News from 2007
Ohio Senate gives Dann a boost
Dann COLUMBUS, Ohio - Marc Dann will apparently have the benefit of legislation as he goes after his state's gaming industry.
Another candidate joins W. Va. SC race
Walker CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Saying the people of West Virginia deserve a fair and impartial court, Beth Walker formally announced her candidacy for the state Supreme Court of Appeals Tuesday.
Hood: Opponent a tort reform hypocrite
Hood JACKSON, Miss. - Mississippi voters may be wondering which is the better option -- corruption or hypocrisy.
White House hopeful puts lawyer on NM Supreme Court
Charles W. Daniels PHOENIX -- New Mexico Governor and Democratic presidential candidate Bill Richardson bypassed a Court of Appeals judge and two on District benches to appoint an Albuquerque attorney to the state Supreme Court.
Pa. SC grants rare reargument in closely watched insurance case
Baldwin PITTSBURGH - Just when Victor Sackett thought his fight with Nationwide Insurance was over, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided to give the company one more shot to prove its case.
Coakley gives new rules to mortgage industry
Coakley BOSTON - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has filed a new set of regulations regarding advertising by mortgage brokers and lenders.
Blumenthal: AT&T wasting its time on litigation
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Despite a recent federal court ruling, AT&T still refuses to apply for a cable license in Connecticut and state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal refuses to let the company get away with it.
NY's Cuomo probing fund investor's campaign funding
ALBANY -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is probing links between a prominent hedge-fund investment firm and a former state comptroller and admitted felon.
Mo. AG hopeful overtaken in Dem. funds race - UPDATE
Chris Koster JEFFERSON CITY -- Party-switching State Sen. Chris Koster has turned the tables on Democratic front-runner Jeff Harris in the race to succeed Jay Nixon as Missouri Attorney General.
Stumbo getting closer to Senate run
Stumbo FRANKFORT, Ky. - Facing a possible ethics probe, Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo says he is still encouraged by his progress toward finding a new job.
Facebook, Cuomo reach safety agreement
Cuomo NEW YORK - The social networking site Facebook.com will reform its safeguards as a result of a settlement with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Cal. AG hears it from business on state's lawsuit culture
Tom Donohue SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tom Donohue sharply criticized California's litigation climate and its impact on the state's economy in a speech delivered today.
Ariz. can boot companies for hiring illegals, AG argues
Terry Goddard PHOENIX -- The state government has the power to suspend business licenses for hiring undocumented workers, Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard argued in a filing Friday.
High Court won't hear charges of RICO-misuse in suits
Robin Conrad WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday turned down an opportunity to address the alleged overuse of federal anti-mafia statutes in civil suits against large corporations.
Conn. company won't receive $1.2 million settlement
HARTFORD, Conn. - The State of Connecticut reached a settlement with a Norwich construction company but does not have to pay it, the state's Supreme Court unanimously decided Monday.
Foti's Katrina suits coming back to haunt him
Foti BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti is not only facing a challenge to his office from Republican Royal Alexander, but his spot on the Democratic ballot from the hard-charging James "Buddy" Caldwell.
Feds: Scruggs, AG Hood worked closely on whistleblower controversy
Hood BIRMINGHAM - Federal prosecutors say trial lawyer Richard Scruggs, currently the target of criminal contempt charges, was offered advice by Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood before violating a judge's order.
Ill. AG unfairly grabs lawsuit funds, state EPA claims
Lisa Madigan SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has sparked a financial dispute with a state agency better known for teaming-up with her on state pollution lawsuits.
Sorrell settles lead lawsuit with landlords
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Instead of a lawsuit against paint companies, Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell decided to hold a pair of landlords responsible for the lead paint that remains on their buildings.
Cuomo looking into student loan marketing
Cuomo NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is widening his investigation into the student loan industry to include the direct marketing practices of certain companies and lenders.