News from April 2008
N.Y. rejects Broadwater offshore gas plan
Paterson HARTFORD, Conn. - All the prodding Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal gave to the State of New York has apparently paid off.
Texas AG secures refunds for mortgage rescue victims
Greg Abbott AUSTIN-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has secured an order that requires Foreclosure Assistance Solutions Inc. to refund $370,000 to 338 homeowners.
Missouri AG targets pre-paid funeral company
Jay Nixon JEFFERSON CITY-A Missouri provider of prepaid burial and funeral services has agreed with regulators to stop doing business in the Show Me State following an investigation by Attorney General Jay Nixon.
Tenn. AG: Immigrant proposal is unconstitutional
Robert Cooper, Jr. NASHVILLE-A proposal in the General Assembly to make it a crime for illegal immigrants to accept pay for work done in Tennessee is unconstitutional, said state Attorney General Robert Cooper Jr..
Abbott gets restraining order against Texas 'driver's license' company
AUSTIN-A company that Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sued to stop selling fake driver's licenses to illegal immigrants was ordered Thursday by a state judge to stop doing business.
Tenn. AG targets puppy vendor
Robert Cooper Jr. NASHVILLE-Tennessee Attorney General Robert Cooper Jr. on Thursday took action to shut down a business accused of selling sickly imported puppies that the company marketed as homegrown French and English bulldogs.
Arizona AG hails passage of Identity theft bills
Terry Goddard PHOENIX -- Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard on Thursday joined state lawmakers to mark the passage of legislation aimed at preventing consumers from identity theft.
No luck for woman struck by puck
Rivera-Soto TRENTON, N.J. - A divided New Jersey Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a woman who was hit in the face by a hockey puck does not have a case against the owner of the arena.
Conn. SC backs Blumenthal in suit against Marsh & McLennan
HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut's Supreme Court recently gave Attorney General Richard Blumenthal the ruling he needs to proceed with his suit against insurance broker Marsh & McLennan.
Calif. DA won't run for attorney general
SACRAMENTO-Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco says he will not run for California attorney general in 2010.
Idaho SC justice seeks full term
Justice Joel Horton BOISE-Idaho Supreme Court Justice Joel Horton of Boise is vying for a full term on the high court, after being appointed by the governor to fill out the unexpired term of a retiring justice less than a year ago.
Louisiana AG drops Amgen anti-trust lawsuit
James "Buddy" Caldwell BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell has dropped a lawsuit against drugmaker Amgen Inc. that his predecessor filed on the last day of his term, his office said Thursday.
Corbett prepping for tobacco payment
Corbett PHILADELPHIA - Tobaccco settlement season is nearing, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett wants his say in how his state's money will be used.
Mich.Supreme Court refuses request to suspend judge
LANSING-The Michigan Supreme Court has denied a request to suspend Rockford Judge Steven Servaas pending the outcome of an investigation that could remove the long-serving judge from the bench.
Flap erupts over Minnesota AG Swanson
Lori Swanson SAINT PAUL-Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is at the center of a dispute within the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party.
Calif. Supreme Court blocks S.F. gun ban
SAN FRANCISCO-The California Supreme Court has ruled that San Francisco may not ban handguns in the city.
Arkansas AG rejects illegal immigrant initiative
Dustin McDaniel LITTLE ROCK-Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected a proposed ballot initiative that would require state agencies to verify that those seeking government programs are legal U.S. residents.
Nevada AG to ask state Supreme Court to reconsider tax ruling
Catherine Cortez Masto CARSON CITY-Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is expected to ask the state Supreme Court to reconsider its recent ruling that food provided for free to casino patrons and some employees is exempt from the state sales and use taxes.
Another enters Ind. AG race
Costas INDIANAPOLIS - Another Republican has decided to attempt to replace outgoing Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter.
Fla. SC probing unusual judicial ethics charge
Allen TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - With violations of judicial ethics charged over an appellate judge's opinion, the Florida Supreme Court is looking for answers.