News from July 2007
Trial lawyers lure Mo. ex-SC Justice White into new partnership
Former Supreme Court Justice Ronnie L. White (center) ST. LOUIS -- Recently retired Missouri Supreme Court Justice Ronnie L. White could soon be eyeballing his ex-colleagues from the opposite side of the bench in big civil suits.
Blumenthal: 'Made in China' should be a warning to consumers
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - The State of Connecticut is demanding answers from the distributors and manufacturers of tainted toothpaste recently found on store shelves, and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal thinks consumers should be wary of certain Chinese products.
AG Cuomo unhappy with dating service
Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. - If men are supposed to pay for dinner on a first date, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo was wondering who was supposed to pay the rest.
Virginia wants left out of federal electricity transmission corridor
McDonnell RICHMOND, Va. - Reiterating his point that his state is more equipped to deal with the siting of power lines than the federal government is, Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell recently wrote the Department of Energy.
DIRECTV to provide restitution in W. Va.
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw, unhappy with the company's practices, recently reached an agreement with DIRECTV that will offer refunds to more than 1,000 consumers.
Cuomo still battling for college students
Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's war on the college loan industry recently spread to a landlord who is accused of not returning security deposits to college students.
Blumenthal granted injunction against companies
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - An injunction granted by a Superior Court judge will close a solid waste transfer station, and two companies will be responsible for its cleanup.
Tillery's $10 billion tobacco case may fail in light of USSC decision
Attorney Stephen Tillery must take a mighty leap to convince the Illinois Supreme Court that a new U.S. Supreme Court decision automatically revives his $10 billion class action against cigarette maker Philip Morris.
Editorial: Hood's views on outside counsel conflicting
Hood Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood's feelings concerning his office's practice of hiring outside lawyers to represent the state were the subject of a recent editorial in the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
Stumbo, gas company reach rate increase settlement
Stumbo FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo is remaining active in the world of gas prices, recently announcing a reduction in a pending natural gas rate increase.
Alaska attorney general needs distance from Gov., critics claim
David Marquez JUNEAU -- Alaska's recent corruption scandals have placed the issue of electing the state's attorney general squarely back on the political agenda.
Gov. turns up heat on new Mo. Supreme Court CJ on Justice picks
Chief Justice Laura Denvir Stith JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri Supreme Court Justice Laura Denvir Stith's honeymoon as the state's newest Chief Justice was short and swift.