News from August 2008
Conn. AG supports N.Y. brief in Broadwater issue
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Broadwater Energy is asking the U.S. Department of Commerce to allow it to construct a liquefied natural gas facility in Long Island Sound.
Tesoro liable for million-dollar tax bill, Washington justices rule
Mary Fairhurst OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-Tesoro Refining and Marketing Company is responsible for a nearly $1 million state tax bill, the Washington state Supreme Court ruled this week.
Online travel company targeted by AG posts quarterly loss
WOOD RIVER, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-YTB International, the Illinois-based Internet travel agency under fire from the California attorney general, posted a loss in the most recent quarter, compared to the $1.6 million profit the company made in the same period a year ago.
Sorrell gets involved in high-profile prescription drug case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell wants the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold a $6.7 million decision against prescription drug maker Wyeth.
City attorney pushes for Countrywide injunction without AG Brown
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- The altruism of Donald Trump saved Ed McMahon's home from foreclosure Thursday, but hundreds of thousands of not-so-famous Californians remain desperate for help, an official told Legal Newsline.
Donnelly to ask for recount
Margaret Donnelly (D) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-State Rep. Margaret Donnelly, who narrowly lost the race for the Democratic nomination in the Missouri attorney general race, said Friday she will request a recount.
Ethics panel advances complaint against Hecht; Postpones Medina matter
AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-The Texas Ethics Commission has decided to hold a formal hearing to investigate charges that state Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht accepted an illegal campaign contribution, a watchdog group told Legal Newsline on Friday.
Supreme Court OKs embattled port commissioner's recall
Pat Davis OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-The Washington state Supreme Court has ruled unanimously that Port of Seattle Commissioner Pat Davis may be recalled, allowing open government advocate Chris Clifford to proceed with collecting the signatures needed to recall Davis.
Call for AG reform growing
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- First came the class-action lawsuit, followed by state attorneys general using the power of their office in connection with private plaintiff lawyers to pursue such lawsuits. Millions of dollars from ensuring settlements poured into state coffers. Now, many say it's time for reform.
Minnesota AG sues Source Lending over 'bait-and-switch' tactics
Lori Swanson (D) ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson has filed a lawsuit against a mortgage broker she says made false promises to homebuyers.
Miller says lenders agree to give flood victims 'breathing room'
Tom Miller (D) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (Legal Newsline)-Three of the nation's largest lenders will allow victims of flooding and other natural disasters in Iowa to delay making mortgage payments for up to three months, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller said Thursday.
Feinstein buzz overshadows Calif. AG
Dianne Feinstein (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif., (Legal Newsline)- The Golden State's most powerful Democrat could push California Attorney General Jerry Brown off the pedestal of popularity as the early favorite to replace Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2010.
Minnesota justices sidestep UnitedHealth CEO settlement
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline)-The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled Thursday that it has very limited jurisdiction in the case involving a stock options settlement between UnitedHealth Group Inc. and its former chief executive officer.
More settlements in Cuomo's ARS investigation
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - More sellers of auction rate securities have cooperated with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, who can now boast that he's helped return $27 billion to investors.
Fla. one step closer to two new justices
Florida's Supreme Court building TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Gov. Charlie Crist can choose the next two state Supreme Court justices from a field of eight that was chosen Thursday.
Manchin: Plaintiffs lawyers missing the point
Manchin CHARLESTON, W. Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin says a group of plaintiffs lawyers should actually read his office's legal arguments before criticizing his contact with industrial giant DuPont.
Construction firm agrees to $6 million air quality settlement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown is set to receive a million-dollar check after bridge builder MCM Construction settled allegations it violated the state's air quality laws.
Amerigroup settles Illinois Medicaid complaint for $225 million
Lisa Madigan (D) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-Amerigroup Corp. has agreed to pay $225 million to settle fraud claims alleged by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and the U.S. government.
Edmondson considers run for Okla. governor
W.A. Drew Edmondson (D) OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Attorney General W.A. Drew Edmondson has said he is considering running to replace Gov. Brad Henry, who is barred by term limits from seeking another term.
Senior group honors Greear
Greear CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A national seniors group has honored Republican challenger Dan Greear as he hopes to unseat West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.