News from April 2008
Colorado AG expecting suit over electronic voting machines
Suthers DENVER-Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has warned that the Centennial State could be sued over a decision by the secretary of state to allow counties to use electronic voting machines in this year's elections.
Survey shows most favor arbitration over litigation
WASHINGTON - An overwhelming majority of voters say they prefer to resolve legal disputes through arbitration rather than seeking redress in the courts, a newly released poll indicates.
W. Va. Court again sides with Massey in high-profile case
Blankenship CHARLESTON, W. Va. - After months of controversy that included two justices recusing themselves, there was no change in the result of Massey Energy's appeal of a $76 million verdict against it to the state Supreme Court.
Massey boss threatened, grabbed reporter, ABC News says
ABC News photo of Don Blankenship CHARLESTON, W. Va. - ABC News plans to air its report on Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship's effect on the West Virginia Supreme Court Monday.
Blumenthal settles with iMergent, cautions consumers
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - An eServices provider recently reached a pair of settlements, including one with Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.
Taxpayers or lawyers? Hood must choose sides in $14 million settlement
Hood NEW YORK CITY - U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Arthur Gonzalez chased criminal lawyers Joey Langston and Tim Balducci of Mississippi out of his court April 2, telling them they must return home to battle taxpayers over $14 million in class action proceeds.
NJ's top court undermines punitive damages awards
Justice Jaynee LaVecchia TRENTON -- Punitive damage awards should take financial health into account and should not be increased as a "general deterrent," the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled last week.
Army of Ohio attorneys battle foreclosures pro bono
Dann COLUMBUS -- Ohio's top government officials announced a new weapon for battling the state's foreclosure crisis on Tuesday and its army is comprised of at least 1,100 Ohio attorneys.
Washington AG contender takes shots at incumbent McKenna
McKenna OLYMPIA -- Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna is in the thick of an election battle with John Ladenburg, who lost the Democratic primary for attorney general about 16 years ago.
AG Brown sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions
Brown California Attorney General Jerry Brown fired his latest shot against the federal government in his continuing effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions in the Golden State.
Scruggs' former business partner fights sexual harassment suit
JACKSON, Miss. - The firm providing the financial support of the former Scruggs Katrina Group is trying to turn the tables on a former employee who filed a sexual harassment suit against it.
ABC News at Capitol for W. Va. SC story
Ross CHARLESTON, W. Va. - An ABC News team has been in Charleston this week, apparently working on a story involving the headline-grabbing West Virginia Supreme Court cases involving Massey Energy.
Oregon AG candidate Kroger gets key labor endorsement
Kroger SALEM -- Oregon attorney general candidate John Kroger on Tuesday notched another endorsement from one of the state's leading labor unions.
McCollum encouraged with success of causes
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The state Legislature has, so far, embraced six bills supported by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum.
Blumenthal sues FDA over OxyContin inactivity
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is suing the federal government because, he says, it does not adequately warn consumers of the side effects of controversial painkiller OxyContin.
Endorsements continue to roll in for Greear
Greear CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Charleston attorney and West Virginia Attorney General Candidate Dan Greear recently announced additional support from legislators across the state.
Michigan can survive with fewer judges, Chief Justice says
Taylor LANSING, Mich. - Michigan's court system appears to be keeping up with its caseload, according to figures released Monday in its annual report.