News from October 2008
Duke lacrosse team featured in AG's campaign ad
Roy Cooper (D) RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's first campaign TV ad touts his involvement with the Duke University lacrosse case that captured national headlines in 2006.
Public nuisance bringing AGs and lawyers together, attorney says
Speelman WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) - Some state attorneys general have become too involved with the plaintiffs bar and its possible "super-tort," a member of a group against the broadening of public nuisance claims recently said.
Cordray, Crites disagree over veterans' bonuses legislation
Richard Cordray (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)-Ohio Democratic attorney general candidate Richard Cordray on Friday called for passage of legislation that would afford bonuses to Ohio service members and veterans of recent military conflicts.
McKenna sues Washington GOP over campaign finance violations
Rob McKenna (R) OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline)-Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna filed a lawsuit Friday against the state Republican Party over alleged campaign finance violations.
Delaware AG prepares for deployment to Iraq
Beau Biden (D) DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline)-Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden bid his son, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden, and other members of a Delaware National Guard well Friday as they prepare to deploy to Iraq.
Cuomo, nine other states suing EPA
Andrew Cuomo (D) ALBANY, N.Y.(Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is leading a coalition of nine states that are suing the EPA for creating an illegal loophole in the federal Clean Water Act.
Suthers' book 'doing well' nationally
John Suthers (R) DENVER, Colo. (Legal Newsline)-A book by Colorado Attorney General John Suthers about his legal career has been getting national attention, his publisher told Legal Newsline on Friday.
Cuomo shuts down house-flipping operation
Andrew Cuomo (D) BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has obtained a court order shutting down an investment company accused of operating an illegal house-flipping scheme in Buffalo.
Entergy refusing to comply with AG Hood
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The company that has accused Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood of needlessly probing it for information is asking a federal judge for protection against Hood's demands.
Supreme Court to hear superfund liability cases
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court could place new limits on claims against companies sued under the federal superfund law.
Corbett reaches settlement agreement with N.J. moving company
Tom Corbett (R) HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has reached a settlement agreement with a New Jersey moving company after his office received numerous consumer complaints of improprieties.
Nixon: State should not penalize soldiers
Jay Nixon (D) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-National Guardsmen and reservists should not suffer financially because they are deployed overseas, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon said Thursday.
Illinois justices OK lawsuit against city
Thomas Kilbride SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-The Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a mother who lost her son to a drug overdose can sue the city over its paramedics.
N.M. AG appeals proposed coal plant
Gary King (D) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Legal Newsline) -- New Mexico Attorney General Gary King filed a brief today in support of the state's appeal to the EPA's issuance of an air quality permit for the proposed Desert Rock coal-fired power plant.
Group wants Alaska AG removed from office
Talis Colberg (R) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline)-A newly formed group is seeking to force Alaska Attorney General Talis Colberg from office because of his handling of the abuse of power allegations against Gov. Sarah Palin.
Abbott sues Texas hotels for price gouging during Ike
Greg Abbott (R) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is suing two hotels for raising their rates during Hurricane Ike last month, his office said Thursday.
AG Brown snags Feinstein's top aide
Jerry Brown (D) OAKLAND, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown has hired U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein's press secretary, a move perhaps designed to bolster his run for governor in 2010.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Hawaii ceded lands appeal
U.S. Supreme Court building WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court has accepted an appeal by Hawaii Attorney General Mark Bennett, who wants the high court to overturn a recent state court decision that prevents Hawaii from selling or transferring 1.2 million acres of ceded lands.
Tennessee Supreme Court has first-time female majority
Sharon Gail Lee NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline)-Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen has created the first female majority on the state's Supreme Court with the appointment of Court of Appeals Judge Sharon Gail Lee.
Judge tells group to change arguments against W.Va. campaign law
Ireland BLUEFIELD, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The amendment of a few West Virginia campaign laws has negated a nonprofit group's attack on the originals, a federal judge recently decided.