News from 2007
More OxyContin money dished out by AG McGraw
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw is giving $30,000 of his controversial $10 million settlement with Purdue Pharma to a Braxton County transitional home for recovering alcoholics and substance abusers.
Internet TV should be regulated like cable, Blumenthal says
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Statewide competition in cable television is what Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says is what he would like to see after requesting AT&T be required to obtain a cable license for its Internet television service.
Cal. GOP wants end to Brown black-balling local plans over GHGs
OAKLAND and SACRAMENTO -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown is feeling the sting of backlash over his recent crackdowns on local governments' anti-emissions planning.
Iowa companies must obey when AG's gumshoes call, SC rules
Chief Justice Marsha K. Ternus DES MOINES -- Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller isn't infringing on a business's due process rights when he makes demands as part of a civil investigation, the Iowa Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Business group funding plaintiffs for profit
CHICAGO - In the ongoing battle between businesses and personal injury attorneys, at least one group of companies is pulling for the other side -- because business is better that way.
Report: Dann took contribution from company involved in litigation with State
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - As Attorney General Marc Dann attempted to settle their lawsuit, a gaming company donated money from a fundraiser to Dann's campaign.
Lynch mulling options with insurance company
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. looks like it is for some more tough times in Rhode Island.
WLF holds nuisance discussion
Schwartz WASHINGTON, D.C. - The past, present and future of public nuisance claims were all part of a discussion broadcasted Thursday by the Washington Legal Foundation.
iPhone taken on by experienced class action litigator
Less than a month after Apple released its iPhone, an attorney well-versed in products liability class actions filed an action over the product in Cook County.
'Colossus' class action costing defendants more than $293 million
TEXARKANA, Ark. -- Proposed and approved settlements from Miller County Circuit Court's infamous "Colossus" class action could cost defendants more than $293 million.
Retired Idaho CJ will referee more water fights in new IDWR post
Justice Gerald F. Schroeder BOISE -- Former Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Gerald Schroeder enjoyed just one day of "retirement" before pulling the black-and-white shirt back on to referee one of the state's messiest disputes.
Scruggs contributes large amount in Insurance Commissioner race
OXFORD, Miss. - First, trial lawyer Richard Scruggs insulted Mississippi Insurance Commissioner George Dale in a political cartoon. Now, Scruggs is putting his money where his mouth is.
Retired judge says AG, state agency bullying him over home sale
Egnor CHARLESTON, W. Va. - A retired judge wants to sell his home, but he says the state Real Estate Commission and even West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office are working to keep him from doing so.
Ohio SC: Veto of tort reform law invalid
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - In handing another win to tort reformers against lead paint litigation, the Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday finally showed the state's government how to count to 10.
Class action claims Expedia violates identify theft prevention statute
A class action lawsuit filed against Expedia, Inc. claims the online travel agency printed more than five digits of customers' credit card numbers in violation of a federal statute designed to prevent identity theft.
Blumenthal calls out FDA over OxyContin petition
Blumenthal WASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal Food and Drug Administration needs to put stronger warning labels on the controversial prescription painkiller OxyContin, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Tuesday.
Dann files pile of environmental cases
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann announced last week that during his first six months in office he has filed nearly 60 cases against alleged violators of environmental laws.
Concrete company pleads out, settles
BOSTON - The Big Dig is digging a big hole in the pockets of a couple of companies.
IL budget stalemate could mean no check for AG workers next week
Lisa Madigan SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan isn't about to let a little thing like a budget impasse grind the gears of the government's legal work.
Lynch warns health care companies
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Two health care giants in Rhode Island received a reminder Friday that their proposed merger is anything but a done deal.