News from October 2007
Blumenthal celebrating Internet TV ruling
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - A federal judge decided Tuesday that she will not reconsider her July ruling that requires AT&T's budding Internet television service be regulated like cable TV.
CALA: Starcher again an embarrassment
Starcher CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Citing his long history of creating headlines from behind the bench that began in a high-profile rape case almost 14 years ago, a West Virginia legal watchdog group on Wednesday called for the resignation of state Supreme Court Justice Larry Starcher.
Business group wants McGraw money given to Workers' Comp
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. - The federal government isn't the only one demanding money from West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's controversial OxyContin settlement.
Colo. miners dispute Suthers' logic on coal-tax changes
John Suthers DENVER -- Colorado's powerful coal lobby is trying to stop the unfreezing of a coal tax rate that was supported in summer by Attorney General John Suthers.
Maine Gov.'s nominee aces interviews, joins Supreme Ct.
Maine Superior Court AUGUSTA -- A former Maine Superior Court judge who has worked her way up through the state's judicial ranks has now joined its highest bench.
State Farm settles case in Fla.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Farm Insurance and the State of Florida reached a $46 million settlement Tuesday that ends allegations State Farm unfairly treated its policyholders.
Report: Dann following teachers' lead
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann was merely following the suggestion of a teachers union when he decided to sue several allegedly underperforming charter schools, a report in Tuesday's Columbus Dispatch argues.
Opinions of Supreme Court linked to party politics: poll
U.S. Supreme Court WASHINGTON, DC -- Barely half of Americans approve of how the United States Supreme Court (USSC) is doing its job, according to a recent opinion poll released the day after the Court's fall session began.
McKenna gets call as fans fight Sonics owners over move
Kevin Durant OLYMPIA -- Pro basketball fans intend pulling Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna onto mid-court in their ongoing legal battle with the new owners of the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics and WNBA's Seattle Storm.
Dann says hospital talks will continue
Dann CINCINNATI - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says those involved with the possible breakup of a group of hospitals have not met a self-imposed deadline for agreement, but they will not stop negotiating.
McCollum, Gansler take action against proposed gambling law
Gansler BALTIMORE - Two state attorneys general say pending Internet gambling legislation will undermine their states' authority to regulate the industry.
Miss. Dems back AG Hood against call for sunshine
Hood JACKSON, Miss. - First, Mississippi's Democrats shielded Attorney General Jim Hood against the Republicans latest attack on him. Then, they went on the offensive.
Arizona AG to hunt with pack on subprime meltdowns
Terry Goddard PHOENIX -- There's good news and bad news out west on two key finance-scandal issues, according to state attorneys general.