News from April 2008
Cuomo touts Medicaid fraud collections
Andrew Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline)-New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that his office's Medicaid fraud unit had nearly doubled the funds it recovered last year from the year previous.
Oregon AG candidate hammered by victims' group
Greg Macpherson SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline)-Oregon's leading victims' right group has rebuked state attorney general candidate Greg Macpherson for his claims that he has "protected" Oregonians from sexual predators.
Blumenthal promises a fight over proposed LNG terminal
Richard Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline)-Broadwater Energy's announcement this week it would appeal to the U.S. commerce secretary to build the world's first floating liquefied natural gas terminal in Long Island Sound drew a stinging rebuke from Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.
Blumenthal says he'll appeal No Child ruling
Richard Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline)-Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he will appeal a federal judge's ruling against the state's challenge to the federal No Child Left Behind Law.
McKenna urged to eschew proposed appraiser code of conduct
Rob McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is being urged to reject a proposed Home Valuation Code of Conduct aimed at eliminating personal contacts between appraisers and people who have an interest in a home sale going through.
Suthers backs Colo. revenue plan
John Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline)-Colorado Attorney General John Suthers continues to support a controversial proposal that would ease the state's constitution-mandated school funding requirement to help the state make ends meet in lean times, a spokesman said.
Muddy waters not music to Ayotte's ears
Ayotte CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte recently earned a temporary restraining order against a developer she says is dirtying Penacook Lake.
Brown's eyes fixed on state mansion
Speculation is growing that Jerry Brown will run for California governor in two years. Some now say it's all but certain.
Florida SBA hires law firm to assess action on downgraded securities
Bill McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) – Florida has hired a law firm to assess whether the state should pursue legal action against broker-dealers who sold securities to the State Board of Administration.
W. Va. AG's office stops funeral home from selling pre-need contracts
McGraw CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - Wetzel County Circuit Judge John T. Madden has granted West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's motion to permanently enjoin Iams Funeral Home from selling or servicing pre-need funeral contracts.
Greear demands McGraw apologize for Hitler comment
Greear CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General candidate Dan Greear on Thursday demanded that Attorney General Darrell McGraw apologize to West Virginians for his offensive remarks comparing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Adolf Hitler.
Tenn. chief justice announces retirement
William Barker NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline)--Tennessee Chief Justice William M. Barker announced Tuesday he will retire Sept. 1.
U.S. Supreme Court asked to hear Hawaii ceded lands appeal
Mark Bennett HONOLULU (Legal Newsline)-Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett on Tuesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a recent state court decision that prevents Hawaii from selling or transferring ceded lands.
Oklahoma Tort reform bill stalls
Rex Duncan OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Legal Newsline)-Oklahoma state lawmakers have jettisoned a comprehensive tort overhaul amid a tepid political climate.
Cuomo reviews legislators' pork barrel spending
Andrew Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)-New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday his office has rejected 1,026 of the 6,500 special discretionary grants approved by the governor and the state Legislature last year.
Nevada AG seeks order against Drs. linked to Hepatitis C outbreak
Catherine Masto Cortez Las Vegas, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-Nevada Attorney General Catherine Masto Cortez is seeking to prevent two doctors linked to a Hepatitis C outbreak in Las Vegas from practicing medicine pending an investigation by state regulators.
Bill would allow Fla. child porn victims to sue for $150K per image
Bill McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) –Florida victims of child pornography will be able to sue for no less than $150,000 per incident, under legislation championed by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum.
Missouri's tort reforms credited for decreased litigation
Michael Grote JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Missouri is less the hotbed of litigation than it was before state lawmakers passed landmark tort reform three years ago, a leading observer said Monday.
Utah AG calls for punitive damages caps
Mark Shurtleff SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline)-Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said Monday that he is open to caps on punitive damage awards to help preserve the state's favorable legal climate.
AGs piling on Tri-Cor suit
Coakley DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - The number of state attorneys general facing off against pharmaceutical heavyweight Abbott Laboratories is increasing.