News from August 2008
Blumenthal goes after another power company
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal hasn't handled the state's two major energy companies with kid gloves, nor is he going easy on their competitors.
Edmondson asks appeals court to OK immigration enforcement
Drew Edmondson (D) OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline)-Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson has asked a federal appeals court to allow the state's anti-illegal immigration law to be enforced.
Michigan justices agree to hear arguments on government overhaul measure
Michigan Supreme Court building LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-- The Michigan Supreme Court has said it will hear an appeal from proponents of a proposed ballot measure that would overhaul the state's government by cutting judges' salaries and reduce the number of top-level jurists and trim the size of the state Legislature.
Legislators see little AG change on horizon
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - When House Bill 104 passed during the first Special Session of this year's state Legislature, it did so with little fanfare. Yet it represents to date the single act of oversight the Legislature has enacted over the state Attorney General's office.
Collection agency settles with New Mexico AG
Gary King (D) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline)---Merchants' Credit Guide Company has agreed to pay $30,000 to settle claims by the New Mexico attorney general's office that it attempted to unfairly collect consumer debts.
Fla. Chamber happy with Crist's first SC pick, stays quiet about next one
Wilson TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The Florida Chamber of Commerce joined the supporters of Gov. Charlie Crist's Thursday decision to appoint former Congressman Charles Canady to the state Supreme Court.
Cuomo warns consumers of gas stations
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo must be starting to think it is hard to find a good gas station.
AG warns against contingency counsel
Jon Bruning (R) LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline)-The nation's attorneys general are perhaps filing more consumer protection cases than need be, Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning told Legal Newsline.
Crist picks new Fla. justice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist on Thursday picked former Congressman Charles Canady to be the state's next Supreme Court justice.
Greear will take 'hard look' at McGraw committee
Greear SHEPHERDSTOWN, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - While Attorney General Darrell McGraw's staff says his Citizens Advisory Committee provides a link between his office and several West Virginia communities, his Republican challenger says he wants to make sure it is not publicity stunt.
Greear calls McGraw practices unethical, illegal
Greear WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- Hiring private attorneys to represent West Virginia on a contingency fee basis is illegal and unethical, Republican attorney general candidate Dan Greear told state business leaders Wednesday.
Biden helped thwart asbestos lawsuit overhaul
Joe Biden (D) WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Joe Biden helped defeat legislation aimed at reducing the number of asbestos lawsuits as his son was filing asbestos lawsuits in Delaware, it was reported Wednesday.
Dann misused state plane, investigation found
Marc Dann (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)-Disgraced former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann misused a state plane to travel from his home in Youngstown and take his daughter on flights, an investigation found.
Md. judge turns to 'Seinfeld' for explanation
The cast of "Seinfeld" ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - The impact of one of television's most-loved shows -- "Seinfeld" -- has made its way from everyday language to case law.
IndyMac model touted for foreclosure moratorium
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline)-A proposal for protecting IndyMac customers facing foreclosure is being touted by San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre as a model prescription for Countrywide Financial Corp. customers as well.
Taxpayer group decries proposed 54 percent raise for Oregon's AG
Oregon state Capitol SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline)-One of Oregon's leading taxpayer rights advocates balked Wednesday at a proposal to give the state's next attorney general a 54 percent raise, saying office holders ought to get modest salary increases as most workers do.
Investors to be notified of global warming financial risks
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - An energy company will have to notify investors of the financial risks posed by climate changes, according to an agreement steered by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.
Milgram will pursue securities suit on state's behalf
Milgram NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram's office will represent the state's Bureau of Securities in a lawsuit against a man they say defrauded at least five investors.
AG Brown a no-show at Democratic convention
Jerry Brown (D) DENVER (Legal Newsline)- As Democrats loudly and colorfully descended on Denver this week, one of its most colorful long-standing members was not among them. California Attorney General Jerry Brown, a three-time candidate for president, chose not to attend the 2008 Democratic Convention.
Madigan sues Chicago car dealers
Lisa Madigan (D) CHICAGO (Legal Newsline)─ Aiming to discourage car dealers from luring consumers into risky loans, Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday she filed a lawsuit against two Cook County car lots for allegedly doing just that.