News from April 2007
Out-of-stater subject to Louisiana law
BATON ROUGE, La. - James Gable recently found out that the long arm of Louisiana law reaches all the way to his home in California.
Motorola, N.J. settle for $190 million
Rabner TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey Attorney General Stuart Rabner says he has reached a settlement with Motorola worth $190 million.
Reporters subpoenaed by asbestos lawyer
BEAUMONT, Texas -- A Texas judge has allowed an asbestos attorney to depose reporters from a legal journal he claims were jury tampering.
City goes to Supreme Court to help keep union proposal at bay
Judge Aida Salinas Flores AUSTIN -- The Texas Supreme Court could soon decide the outcome of a controversial effort to force the city of McAllen and its police union to arbitrate disputes.
AG Coakley has businesses pay nearly 400K; sues 19 allegedly involved in mortgage fraud
Coakley BOSTON - Two companies recently acknowledged to Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley their obligation to pay overtime wages to their employees and will dole out a substantial amount to prove it.
Dann joins AGs investigating student loans
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has sent letters to the presidents of the state's universities and colleges notifying them of his intent to investigate certain claims regarding the student loan industry.
AG Gansler won't appeal Fair Share Health Care case
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The future of employer-provided health care will be left up to lawmakers and not judges, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler said Monday.
Tenn. SC vacancy search narrowed to three
Bredesen NASHVILLE, Tenn. - After months of controversy, Gov. Phil Bredesen finally appears ready to choose Tennessee's next Supreme Court justice.
GOP gains advantage for mansion as Foti's punt benches Breaux
Charles Foti Former U.S. Senator John Breaux withdrew from Democratic contention for governor of Louisiana late Friday after a crucial non-ruling by Attorney General Charles Foti.
Sallie Mae settles with New York AG
Cuomo NEW YORK - The nation's largest student loan provider on Wednesday settled with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who recently filed the first college loan lawsuit in a nationwide investigation into the industry.
Ohio SC sides with PUCO, energy company will refund more than $6.5 million
Pfeifer COLUMBUS - As a result of a recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling, Vectren Energy Delivery of Ohio will refund more than $6.5 million to consumers it allegedly overcharged.
Criminal prosecution may proceed, bankruptcy judge rules
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal recently celebrated a ruling from a bankruptcy judge that will keep possible criminal action against a company's former president.
Midwest attorneys-general follow Cuomo's lead on lender links
Lisa Madigan SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has begun investigating possible financial links between all the state's colleges and its student loan providers after recent revelations at two public universities.
Mich. SC upholds trial court's view of automobile ownership
Taylor LANSING, Mich. - Once the two sides sign an application for the title, ownership of an automobile is officially transferred, concluded the Michigan Supreme Court recently.
Lynch wants better air at airport
Lynch PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch is urging state legislators to pass a bill that would require air quality testing in Warwick's T.F. Green Airport.
Gansler: Company not complying with Tobacco MSA
Gansler BALTIMORE - In leading a national effort of state attorneys general, Maryland's Doug Gansler recently filed two actions against a tobacco company he says has violated the terms of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement.
Dann defending contributions law
Dann COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann filed Wednesday a motion asking a judge not to block a proposed law that Dann voted for while a member of the state Senate.
Texas could lose immunity from ADA lawsuits soon if bill passes
state Sen. Juan Hinojosa AUSTIN -- Proponents of legislation that would allow Texans to sue the state under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claim it will not cost Texans an extra dime.
Court orders Internet payday lenders to comply with McGraw's subpoenas
McGraw CHARLESTON -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office has been granted a petition to enforce investigative subpoenas against 10 Internet payday lenders.
Supreme Court head backs lawmakers' public campaign-fund push
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson MADISON -- Wisconsin's Chief Justice told legislators yesterday she supports a proposed law for taxpayers to foot the bill for future state Supreme Court elections.