News from 2007
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.
Blumenthal sounds off on High Court's pro-business ruling
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - With businesses cleaning up in the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the most visible state attorneys general decided to voice his displeasure with a Thursday ruling that struck a 96-year-old antitrust rule.
Dann's speech sure to ruffle some feathers
Dann CLEVELAND - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann spoke on behalf of investors and against the federal government and two legal reform organizations in a speech he delivered Friday.
Physicians Mutual wins, loses in Supreme Court
Albright CHARLESTON, W. Va. - West Virginia Physicians Mutual Insurance Company lost some freedom and gained some at the state's Supreme Court of Appeals.
Tape shows Dann cursing reporter
Dann Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann's name recently made it out of the blogosphere and onto youtube.com.
Miss. insurance commissioner settling Nationwide claims
JACKSON, Miss. - Hundreds more Hurricane Katrina-related claims have been settled thanks to an agreement between Mississippi Insurance Commissioner George Dale and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co.
Drug makers must warn patients of risks, Justices rule
Davis CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Drug companies cannot escape liability for harmful prescriptions in West Virginia by laying all responsibility on doctors, the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday.
Feds not satisfied with DHHR's response in McGraw controversy
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. - The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is holding fast to its position that it is owed a share of a settlement designed by West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Sorrell releases findings on drug marketing disclosures
MONTPELIER, Vt. - In his fourth report concerning pharmaceutical marketing, Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell says drug companies spent $2.25 million marketing their products to state physicians, hospitals and universities.
McGraw hit with countersuit by computer seller
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A company that recently was sued by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw has fired back.
Tobacco settlement money going to fix Rhode Island's budget
Lynch PROVIDENCE, R.I. - When the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was signed in 1998, the attorneys general who signed it intended to use the money it provided to fund health initiatives related to tobacco use.
Private insurance defender gets Idaho SC call over state rivals
Warren E. Jones BOISE -- A veteran Boise insurance defense attorney will be Idaho's newest Supreme Court Justice, Republican Gov. Butch Otter announced in a press release late yesterday.
Dann tinkers with outside counsel process
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - An April study by the American Tort Reform Association showed Ohioans overwhelmingly sought transparency from the Attorney General's office.
Crackdown on out-of-state businesses profitable, Blumenthal says
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says a crackdown on companies doing business illegally in his state saved taxpayers $1.7 million in the last fiscal year.
Challenge to Maine tobacco law will be heard by High Court
Rowe AUGUSTA, Maine - The U.S. Supreme Court will review a lawsuit filed against the State of Maine by several motor transport associations that challenges a 2003 law regarding cigarette sales over the Internet.