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Cox wants insurance companies to pay for bridge
Mike Cox (R) LANSING Mich. (Legal Newsline)-The Michigan attorney general wants three insurance companies to reimburse the state $3.4 million for the cost of rebuilding Nine Mile Bridge.
U-Haul settles with Calif. AG
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Following a two year investigation, Attorney General Jerry Brown and eight district attorneys across California have forced U-Haul to change its handling of hazardous materials.
AG candidate strengthens regulations for oil companies
Pedro Nava (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California officials are drafting tougher regulations for the oil industry to comply with legislation by state Assemblyman Pedro Nava, a candidate for state attorney general.
Calif. Supreme Court orders model's lawsuit back to trial
Kathryn Werdegar SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-A trial court will revisit the long-running case between Nestle USA and model Russell Christoff, after the California Supreme Court found that more information is needed in order to determine whether the "single publication rule" applies to the closely watched case.
Brown, Astro Turf reach agreement
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO Calif. (Legal Newsline)-The nation's first enforceable lead standards for artificial turf came in an agreement late this week forged by California Attorney General Jerry Brown.
Fla. lobbyists appeal to U.S. Supreme Court
MIAMI (Legal Newsline)-A case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court has given lobbyists in Florida hope that they will once again be able to wine and dine state lawmakers.
Texas SC justice says she won't seek reelection
Harriet O'Neill DALLAS, Texas (Legal Newsline)-Texas Supreme Court Justice Harriet O'Neill says she will not to seek re-election once her term expires in 2010.
California court allows for narrowly tailored employee surveillance
Marvin Baxter SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-The California Supreme Court has ruled that a non-profit group did not violate the privacy rights of its employees when it used hidden cameras because the equipment did not record workers.
Nevada court orders second trial in gambler case
Nevada Supreme Court building CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-The Nevada Supreme Court this week ordered a new civil trial for professional gambler James Grosjean, citing attorney misconduct.
Brown gets $1.2 million verdict against flim-flam artists
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Attorney General Jerry Brown has won a $1.2 million ruling against rip-off artists Gaston Muhammad and Ronna Green of Duluth, Ga., for deceptive business practices.
Utah Supreme Courts rules on redistricting commission
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) ' The Utah Supreme Court says $1 million is what is required to establish an independent redistricting commission.
California courts to close one day a month amid budget crisis
Mary Wiss SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-In an effort to do its part to lessen California's $24 billion deficit, the 21-member state Judicial Council has voted unanimously to close California courts every third Wednesday of each month from September through July.
Quadriplegic allowed to take Calif. bar exam
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)- A law school graduate who was blocked from taking the state bar exam over a technicality took her case to the state Supreme Court and won.
Utah Supreme Court rules in securities case
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline)-The Utah Supreme Court on Friday upheld a district court's ruling in a 2005 securities case.
Brown rakes in cash for pet causes
Jerry Brown (D) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-Are they veiled political contributions to get a foot in the door with California Attorney General Jerry Brown or are they genuine charitable givings?
Brown urged to investigate insurance companies
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown is being urged by activist groups to investigate discrimination by health insurance companies.
Chevron declines Brown's offer to mediate dispute
Jerry Brown (D) RICHMOND, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Chevron has refused Brown's offer to mediate talks between the chemical company and environmentalists.
Brown sues loan modification firm
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)- H.E. Servicing Inc., a loan modification company, has been sued by California Attorney General Jerry Brown.
Kroger announces settlement with DISH
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline)-Oregon Attorney General John Kroger has announced a consumer protection settlement with DISH network.
Calif. trial lawyers back bill to protect businesses from lawsuits
Christine Spagnoli SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) California's trial lawyers for a change are throwing their political muscle behind a bill that would limit lawsuits.