News published on Legal Newsline in October 2008

Richard Cordray (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Ohio Democratic attorney general nominee Richard Cordray leads Republican Mike Crites by eight points, a new poll indicates.

9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals building SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, famous for its liberal, ground-breaking legal decisions, is at it again.

Lisa Madigan (D) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan called on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on Wednesday to develop a plan to curb the sale of recalled products online and in second-hand shops.

SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-California's war on tobacco withstood a legal challenge, which will clear the way for cigarettes to be removed from all San Francisco pharmacies today.

Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-In a flurry of last-minute decisions, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made final decisions on legislation just hours before the deadline, including legislation to discourage urban sprawl, while at the same time vetoing a port smog-fighting bill.

Ricky Polston TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline)-Ricky Polston, a Florida appeals court judge, was appointed Wednesday to the state Supreme Court.

Beau Biden (D) DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline)--Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden has written an open letter to the citizens of Delaware that outlines his plan for leadership while he reports for active duty with the Delaware Army National Guard later this week.

Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Public agencies in Arizona may hold some of their meetings over the Internet, state Attorney General Terry Goddard says.

Rob McKenna (R) OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-The Washington State Democratic Party has called on Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna to seek an injunction against the Washington State Republican Party.