News from April 2008
Missouri SC rejects Coca-Cola class action
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)--The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected class action certification for a lawsuit claiming consumers were deceived about the sweeteners used in some Coke products.
Web site boasts quick lawsuits
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-A new Internet site that touts itself as a platform to "simplify the lawsuit process" is drawing criticism from legal reformers who say SueEasy is seeking to make the nation even more litigious than it is already.
Ayotte suit produces quick results
Ayotte CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - A Missouri-based company that specializes in plasma cutting has quickly settled allegations that it violated hazardous waste laws at its New Hampshire facility.
Missouri AG rakes in campaign cash for gubernatorial bid
Jay Nixon JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon has raked in more campaign cash in the last three months for his gubernatorial bid than either of the Republicans vying for the state's top post.
Deputy AGs in California could see big pay raise
Sen. Don Perata SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline)-Deputy attorneys general in California could see a big pay increase if legislation carried by the Senate leader is approved.
Dann places longtime friend on paid leave pending investigation
COLUMBUS, Ohio (LegalNewsline) -- The news lately from the offices of Ohio's attorney general has been more about the alleged extracurricular activities of AG Marc Dann's closest associates rather than the latest litigations pursued by his staff.
Oregon AG settles with pharmacy over mislabeled drugs
Hardy Myers SALEM (Legal Newsline)-Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers announced Monday that an out-of-state pharmacy agreed to fines and penalties over several deaths allegedly linked to their unlicensed product.
Texas AG to appeal 'pole tax' ruling
Greg Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is intending to appeal a judge's decision that the state's $5-per-patron fee on strip clubs is unconstitutional, a spokesperson told LNL.
Nevada AG asks Supreme Court to reconsider tax ruling
Catherine Cortez Masto CARSON CITY (Legal Newsline)-Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto on Monday asked the state Supreme Court to reconsider its 6-1 ruling last month that food provided for free to casino patrons and some employees is tax exempt.
Arkansas AG pursues payday lenders
Dustin McDaniel LITTLE ROCK (Legal Newsline)- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has led an aggressive charge against payday lenders, saying the companies prey on the poor and ensnares them in debt by charging triple-digit interest rates.
N.Y. tax dollars may be going to lawyers, Cuomo thinks
Cuomo ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Lawyers and public school districts may have been ripping off taxpayers with fraudulent employment arrangements, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said recently.
Md. Court upholds verdict against wealthy kidnappers
Battaglia ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Maryland's highest court recently affirmed a $3 million judgment in a civil case brought by a man whose estranged wife fled to Egypt with their children.
Texas AG targets 'MaternityCard'
Greg Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday accused an Austin company of selling fraudulent discount health plans to pregnant women who lacked maternity insurance.
Fla. Justice leaving Court
Cantero TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - After nearly six years on the bench, Florida's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice has decided to step down.
Macpherson notches major endorsement in Oregon AG race
State Rep. Greg Macpherson SALEM (Legal Newsline)-The union representing assistant attorneys general in Oregon on Friday threw their support behind state Rep. Greg Macpherson, who is vying for the Democratic nomination to succeed their boss.
Texas AG asked for opinion on mental health parity law
Greg Abbott AUSTIN (Legal Newsline)-Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has been asked for a legal opinion on whether a group health plan is required to provide the same number of outpatient visits for mental illnesses and physical illnesses.
Wisconsin SC upholds $500k injury award
Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson MADISON--(Legal Newsline)-The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday upheld a judgment that an insurance company must pay $500,000 to a man injured in a bike crash.
Tenn. AG asked to weigh in on proposed Bible Park
Robert Cooper Jr. NASHVILLE (Legal Newsline)-Tennessee Attorney General Robert Cooper Jr. has been asked to determine whether officials in Rutherford County can give taxpayer money to help what some call a religious venture.
Calif. Supreme Court rejects living wage appeal
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-The California Supreme Court has dealt a major setback to hotels near the Los Angeles International Airport that sought to overturn the city's living wage law.
Dell will keep N.C. incentives
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina's Supreme Court on Friday decided not to hear a challenge to financial incentives given to computer maker Dell Inc.