News from 2007
Miller chooses Illinois' Obama over ex-boss Vilsack
Tom Miller DES MOINES -- Iowa's long-time Democratic Attorney General Tom Miller clearly doesn't owe his former boss too many electoral favors.
Republican lawsuit fails to oust Brown from AG's office
Jerry Brown SACRAMENTO -- Jerry Brown has survived his first challenge after barely a month in office.
AG Crank says no to gambling, legislature says yes
Patrick J. Crank CHEYENNE -- Wyoming Attorney General Patrick J. Crank looks to be on a collision course with the state's legislature over his opposition to a popular form of gambling.
Blumenthal against opening of new business
Blumenthal BERLIN, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal told the citizens of Berlin Thursday night that he will support them in their fight to keep a sex-themed store from opening.
Senter sets settlement meeting date
Hood GULFPORT, Miss. - The terms of a settlement rejected by a federal judge will be discussed during a Feb. 28 meeting with attorneys from both State Farm Insurance Co. and policyholders who allege State Farm is responsible for covering damages caused by Hurricane Katrina to their homes.
Tobacco verdict decimated, companies plan another appeal
NEW ORLEANS - Tobacco companies are planning an appeal even though a Louisiana appeals court on Wednesday cut a huge percentage out of a class action jury award.
AG Cuomo sues Exxon
Cuomo NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has decided to sue Exxon Mobil and four other companies over a 17-million-gallon oil spill.
AT&T wants insurers to pay settlement
Berger DOVER, Del. - For AT&T, the fate of $400 million may rest on the definition of the word "claim."
Disability claimant must prove injury work-related: SC
Wyoming Supreme Court CHEYENNE -- A former employee with a long history of back problems cannot receive disability benefits for a claimed work-related back injury, the Wyoming Supreme Court ruled today.
Sunshine bill passes through Miss. Senate
Hood JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi is one step away from shining a brighter light on the practices of its Attorney General's office.
N.Y. settlement should have national impact, attorney says
Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. - When New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo reached a settlement with three online advertisers hoping to prevent pop-up ads, he probably made no distinction that the ads would only stop popping up in his state, said the attorney who filed the first lawsuit of that kind.
Turner pays $2 million, avoids investigation
Coakley BOSTON - Turner Broadcasting and Interference, Inc., on Monday paid $2 million to avoid a criminal or civil investigation into advertisements they used that created a bomb scare in the Boston area last week.
One down, eight to go for AGs in DRAM price-fixing suit
Lisa Madigan Attorneys general across the U.S. are celebrating a $90 million settlement by one of nine computer-chip makers that were being sued in a three-year legal battle over price fixing.
Experienced litigators lead battle against Chicago elections board
Peter Zelchenko, Chicago resident and candidate for alderman in the city's 43rd ward. Two recent class action suits against the City of Chicago Board of Election Commissioners are being led by Chicago attorneys well-acquainted with complex class action litigation and hefty settlements.
Exxon argues against $3.6 billion judgment
MOBILE, Ala. - Exxon Mobil Corp. argued before the Alabama Supreme Court Tuesday that a $3.6 billion judgment awarded against it should be wiped away because it is not guilty of defrauding the state.
Justice Sullivan: Conn. AG contradicting himself
Sullivan HARTFORD, Conn. - Former Chief Justice William Sullivan is admittedly confused with Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's stance on smoking in the state's casinos.
Conn. smoking ban upheld by SC
HARTFORD, Conn. - In a 4-1 decision Monday, the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the state's ban on smoking in public bars.
Blumenthal demands Coke challenge
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal wants to put to the test claims made by Coca-Cola and Nestle that their new drink burns calories.
AG says Vermont received $725,000 drug settlement
Sorrell MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell said Monday the state received more than $700,000 from an August settlement with Schering-Plough.
Cox clamors for hearing over Palisades Plant sale
LANSING, Mich. - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox on Monday filed a petition with the state's Public Service Commission urging it to hear more arguments before it makes a decision on the proposed sale of the Palisades nuclear power plant.