News from September 2008
McCain says he would appoint AG Cuomo to head SEC
Andrew Cuomo (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Republican presidential nominee John McCain has said he could tap Democratic New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to head the Securities and Exchange Commission in his administration.
Abbott Laboratories settles with Pa. AG for $6.95 million
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline)--Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has announced a $6.95 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories.
Shurtleff has 45-point lead in Utah AG race
Mark Shurtleff (R) SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Legal Newsline)-Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff has a 45-point lead in his race against Democrat Jean Welch Hill, a poll indicates.
Former Calif. AG takes shots a Republican-backed budget compromise
Bill Lockyer (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Former California Attorney General Bill Lockyer is not cheering the end of the state's historic budget deadlock, which on Monday reached a record 84 days beyond the deadline for the fiscal year budget for 2008-2009.
DAGA pours $200k into Koster's coffers
Chris Koster (D) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline)-Chris Koster, the Democratic candidate for Missouri attorney general, has been given $200,000 by the Democratic Attorneys General Association.
Settlement reached in Washington precious metals case
McKenna OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - A settlement with an Auburn business that failed to deliver precious metals sold online by the promised date has been announced by the Washington Attorney General's office.
Republican jumps into gubernatorial contention
LOS GATOS, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-After weeks of political rumors, polls and pundits chattering about potential Democratic contenders for the 2010 California governor's election, the Republicans finally have a new candidate to talk about.
Group of AGs push for home heating funding
Lynch WASHINGTON, D.C. (Legal Newsline) - The state attorneys general of New England are worried about the cost of home heating in the coming months and are suggesting federal action.
Ohio AG candidates sparring over selection of outside counsel
Crites COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- The Republican candidate for Ohio attorney general says he wants to eliminate the perception that the AG's office is controlled by a "pay to play" system when it comes to the selection of outside counsel.
Former N.J. gas company official sentenced for fraudulent gas scheme
Milgram New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram announced today that the former director of operations of NUI Energy Brokers Inc. was sentenced to 60 days in jail for diverting profits from the Elizabethtown Gas Company.
Sandra Day O'Connor recommended for review of W.Va. court system
O'Connor CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor may soon lead the way for a reform of West Virginia's judicial system.
Countrywide wants McGraw's case moved to federal court
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Countrywide has requested more time in a case West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw brought against it last month over mortgage loans made to homebuyers.
W.Va. AG candidate Greear releases first anti-McGraw ad
Greear CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General candidate Dan Greear has released his first advertisement of the campaign season, alleging that Attorney General Darrell McGraw hands out lawsuit settlements to campaign contributors.
AGs block online tobacco sales
Jerry Brown (D) LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown has teamed with attorneys general from New York and Idaho to prevent First Regional Bank from providing payment processing services to online retailers who illegally sale cigarettes over the Internet.
Pickering: Langston, Balducci received more than $2k per hour as special AGs
Pickering JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - It's not the argument he's making, but it's something worth noting to Mississippi Auditor Stacey Pickering.
Settlement reached in Michigan auction rate security scandal
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and the Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation have reached a settlement with Comerica Bank that requries the bank buy back $1.46 billion in auction rate securities.
Michigan AG to investigate price gouging
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has begun questioning more than a dozen gas station owners who have been accused of dramatically raising their gas prices during Hurricane Ike.
Madigan: New HHS regulation would undercut abortion rights
Madigan CHICAGO, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is upset with a proposed regulation that would allow health care practitioners to decide how to define abortion.
Coakley to report to Congress on loan modification progress
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley submitted written testimony today to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee.
Florida AG suing 10 companies, 15 individuals for mortgage fraud
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced today that his Mortgage Fraud Task Force is suing 10 companies and 15 individuals for their alleged roles in a Central Florida mortgage fraud scheme.