News from July 2008
McDonnell, Comcast video will be On Demand
McDonnell RICHMOND (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell recently teamed with cable provider Comcast on a video designed to teach parents and children about online safety.
A month from prison, Scruggs still bickering over attorneys fees
Scruggs OXFORD, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Undeterred by the results of his previous efforts, famed plaintiffs lawyer and soon-to-be federal prisoner Richard "Dickie" Scruggs has again sued another law firm over a fees dispute.
AG McKenna appeals water rights ruling
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna said Monday the state will appeal a recent court ruling that found three sections of the state's Municipal Water law to be invalid.
Jurists, scholars meet to discuss impartiality of California courts
California state Capitol SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-A task force formed to explore ways to ensure impartiality and accountability for state courts will host its first fact-finding hearings next week at the state capitol.
Pharmacy owner sentenced, still faces Cuomo's civil charges
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - The subject of one of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's civil lawsuits was sentenced to several years in prison Thursday.
Blumenthal gives thumbs up to DPUC's thumbs down
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut's Attorney General and Department of Public Utility Control have similar views regarding a recently proposed rate increase.
Handcuffed man cannot sue Highway Patrol for injuries, court rules
SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) -A handcuffed man who fell while waiting to be put in a Utah Highway Patrol cruiser can't sue the agency for negligence, the Utah Supreme Court said.
Fen-Phen lawyers face re-trial
Judge William Bertlesman COVINGTON, Ky. (Legal Newsline)-Two embattled plaintiffs' attorneys will face another trial for allegedly bilking clients out of millions from Kentucky's Fen-Phen settlement, after a mistrial was declared in their case last week.
First ad to air in Missouri AG race
Chris Koster (D) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Democratic attorney general hopeful Chris Koster today released the first ad in the hard-fought Missouri AG race.
McCollum's Countrywide lawsuit decried as political play
Bill McCollum (R) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline)-Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's recent lawsuit against Countrywide Financial Corp., accusing the mortgage lender of deceptive practices, has drawn some criticism.
Mayor warns AG over Anchorage's below-market gas rates
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline)-State regulators have allowed Cook Inlet natural gas to provide discount rates to Anchorage ratepayers while ignoring other parts of the state, a mayor wrote to Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg.
Anorexic accountant sues Rachael Ray cooking show
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)-Rachael Ray's daytime cooking show faces a $1 million lawsuit from a former employee who claims that he was forced to leave his job because he suffered from an eating disorder.
AG investigates University of Nevada, Reno
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is investigating allegations by several plaintiffs suing the University of Nevada, Reno.
Koster notches Clay endorsement in Mo. AG race
Chris Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Democratic Attorney General candidate Chris Koster has notched a major endorsement from a popular St. Louis congressman, his campaign said Sunday.
Calif. AG sues over toxic dust
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown is suing TXI Riverside Cement Co. for exposing people to cancer-causing dust.
Myers taps Weigler as top aide
Hardy Myers (D) SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline)-Oregon Attorney General Hard Myers has tapped a former gubernatorial aide to serve as one of his top advisers.
Washington justices say public records can be kept from inmates
Justice Barbara Madsen OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-Although Washington inmates are entitled to government records, prison officials can keep those papers from prisoners if the information is considered contraband, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
McCollum in double-digits
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum reached a bit of a personal milestone Thursday, settling with his 10th prepaid calling card company.
Brown's campaign war chest exploding
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-And the checks just keep on coming for California Attorney General Jerry Brown's campaign account, Brown 2010.
Missouri AG candidate calls for reverse mortgage regulations
Margaret Donnelly (D) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Democratic Attorney General candidate Margaret Donnelly said Thursday that if elected she would push for tougher consumer protection laws and create a new alert system to inform consumers of recalled products.