News from April 2010
Assets of N.J. investment firm frozen as part of AG's suit
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A suit filed by New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow has temporarily closed and frozen the assets of a Livingston, N.J., investment firm alleged to have defrauded investors.
Martial arts business to pay penalties
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - A defunct martial arts business has been ordered by a Denver District Court to pay $69,500 in civil penalties for engaging in deceptive trade practices, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced Tuesday.
Duke prof: Efforts at financial reform misdirected
Munger DURHAM, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama is headed on a publicity tour to tout proposed financial industry reform proposed by outgoing U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd.
Alaska joining health care challenge
Sullivan JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - With state Attorney General Dan Sullivan's blessing, the state of Alaska has decided to join the lawsuit challenging federal health care reform signed into law last month.
Mass. asbestos removal company will pay $27K
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - An asbestos, lead and mold abatement company will pay $27,000 in fines and restitution for allegedly not paying its employees properly, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced.
N.H. auto salvage yard settles over alleged waste violations
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney has announced a settlement with an automotive salvage yard alleged to have violated the state's solid waste, hazardous waste and groundwater protection statutes and regulations.
Oregon AG's environmental counsel resigns
John Kroger (D) SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline)-Oregon's first-ever environmental crimes prosecutor resigned this week, after admitting to wrongdoing in a criminal case, the state attorney general said.
Poll gives good news to Corbett, McCollum
Corbett ASBURY PARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A pair of Republican state attorneys general continue to lead in their bids to become their respective states' governor, according to polling firm Rasmussen Reports.
Cuomo sues state Senate majority leader
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has filed a lawsuit against Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada Jr. for looting a Bronx-based not-for-profit.
Sealed info requested in State Farm v. Hood
Hood HATTIESBURG, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Four media outlets have asked a federal judge to unseal a settlement in State Farm Insurance's lawsuit against Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood.
Seven AGs support states' rights in Montana case
Shurtleff MISSOULA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - Seven state attorneys general are supporting the state of Montana's defense of the state's Firearms Freedom Act, which allows the firearms industry to operate without being subjected to federal laws and regulations.
S.C. SC: Arbitration clause OK, but banning class actions isn't
Kittredge COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) - An auto dealership was right to request arbitration but should not have entered into an agreement forbidding class action lawsuits, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled.
Zoeller's objection heard in casino money issue
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller's objection over the dismissal of claims in a lawsuit between East Chicago and for-profit company that received millions of dollars in casino revenue was heard Tuesday by a Marion County Court.
Four settle AWP allegations in Wisconsin
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has announced that an agreement has been reached with four of the 36 pharmaceutical manufacturers alleged to have defrauded the Wisconsin Medicaid program.
Calif. foreclosure help bill advances
Pedro Nava (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Legislation aimed at helping struggling California homebuyers passed a key legislative hurdle Monday amid opposition from banks and mortgage lenders.
Washington AG to argue initiative case before U.S. Supreme Court
Rob McKenna (R) OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said Monday he is ready to appear before U.S. Supreme Court later this month in the third case he will argue before the nation's highest court.
RGA ad paints Brown as tax-and-spender
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-A new ad from the Republican Governors Association takes aim at California Attorney General Jerry Brown, painting the Democratic gubernatorial candidate as a tax-and-spender.
Georgia governor taps seasoned lawyer for Obamacare challenge
Frank Jones ATLANTA, Ga. (Legal Newsline)-The trial attorney hired by Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to represent the state in a lawsuit challenging the national health care law has had an expansive legal career.
Blumenthal examining Goldman Sachs complaint
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday a state investigation may follow the allegations made Friday by the Securities and Exchange Commission against Goldman Sachs.
Poll: Health care lawsuit 'not a political winner' for McCollum
Bill McCollum (R) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline)-Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's campaign for governor could be hurt by the multistate lawsuit he is leading against the new federal health care law, a poll indicates.