News from August 2008
Cuomo critical of Long Island gas stations
Cuomo MINEOLA, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - From student loans to bad investments to child pornography to private lawyers earning public benefits, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has kept busy during his time in office.
Michigan's judge-cutting proposal ordered off ballot
Michigan Supreme Court building LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-A Michigan ballot measure that would cut judges' pay 15 percent and eliminate some of their positions should not appear on the November ballot, the state Appeals Court ruled.
L.A. city Attorney and possible AG candidate under FBI investigation
Rocky Delgadillo SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-An up-and-comer in the California political scene with eyes on the state's attorney general's office is reportedly the target of San Francisco FBI agents.
Missouri SC nominees expected to be announced today
Matt Blunt (R) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Nominees for an open seat on the Missouri Supreme Court are expected to be announced today.
Attorneys fees withheld in McGraw case, while Deputy AG goes after legal reform proponent
McGraw WHEELING, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Ohio County Circuit Court Judge Ronald Wilson is withholding $3.9 million from lawyers who helped West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw sue Visa and MasterCard.
W.Va. saga sandwiched by tobacco for plaintiffs firm
Levin PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - The past and future of a prominent Pensacola plaintiffs firm may be tied litigation against large tobacco companies, but its present is in a small town in West Virginia.
Panel: Oregon AG, judges need big raises
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline)-Oregon's attorney general and its judges should be paid more to bring their pay in line with other states, an independent commission said Wednesday.
Jury awards Cherokee group $22 million in lawsuit against lawyer
B. Michael Chitty KAUFMAN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-A Texas jury has awarded the Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas more than $22 million in damages in their lawsuit against Dallas attorney Frank Hernandez.
Calif. state workers to get full pay
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California state workers will receive their full pay at least this month because of when a hearing was scheduled to resolve a legal dispute between the state controller and the governor, who wants to cut state worker pay until a budget is approved.
Judge seals UND "Fighting Sioux" lawsuit; AG decries judge's order
Wayne Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline)-North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem said Wednesday he opposes a judge's decision to seal all future documents in the University of North Dakota "Fighting Sioux" lawsuit against the NCAA.
Prosecutor: Ark. Supreme Court justice won't be charged with assault
Jim Gunter LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline)-An Arkansas Supreme Court justice won't face battery charges for allegedly assaulting his 63-year-old sister last year, an official said.
Louisiana AG warns of mineral rights scam
James "Buddy" Caldwell (D) BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline)-Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell is warning landowners of a scheme aimed at stealing their mineral rights.
McKenna has 12-point lead in Washington's top-two AG primary
Rob McKenna (R) OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-Republican Rob McKenna came out on top in Tuesday's first top-two primary in Washington's attorney general primary.
Motley Rice gripe appears in Providence paper
Fitzpatrick PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Seven weeks after a devastating loss before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, prominent plaintiffs firm Motley Rice is criticizing the Court's decision to side with the former makers of lead paint.
Arizona justices: Homeowners can sue builders over workmanship
Andrew Hurwitz PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Homeowners don't have to buy directly from builders to sue those businesses for shoddy work, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.
Carter to company: Stop faxing us
One of the alleged faxes FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Do Not Call leader Steve Carter, Indiana's Attorney General, is suing a New Jersey business over its alleged spreading of unsolicited faxes.
Nebraska AG charges gas station owner
Jon Bruning (R) LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline)-Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning on Tuesday filed charges against a fuel station and gasoline distributor for allegedly shortchanging motorists at the pump.
Feds, Milgram don't want cancer-causer leaked
Milgram TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram is joining with the federal government in a settlement designed to reduce vinyl chloride emissions at a Burlington Township manufacturing facility.
Nevada Supreme Court to Webcast ballot challenges
Mark Gibbons CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)-The Nevada Supreme on Wednesday will Webcast oral arguments on petition challenges and state ballot questions, the court said.
Calif. impartial courts panel outlines recommendations
Ming Chin SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Following its high-profile public hearing in Sacramento, which drew former governors and legal experts to the state Capitol in July, California's Commission on Impartial Courts has given a low-key progress report to the Judicial Council documenting its progress, early recommendations and plans for the coming months.