News from March 2009
Fox News host takes on Blumenthal over AIG bonuses controversy
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Fox News host Glenn Beck called Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal "an insult to George Washington" during an interview Monday on his show.
Colorado AG blasts school-funding bill
John Suthers (R) DENVER, Colo. (Legal Newsline)-Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Tuesday that he opposes legislation that would penalize school districts that reinstate revenue caps in an effort to keep local property tax rates low.
Trial lawyers seek to recession-proof their practices
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)- Even trial attorneys are not immune from the historic economic crisis hammering the United States, legal observers said.
Republicans missing from California AG campaign
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) -- It's early. Way early.
Web seminar focuses on dealing with AGs' growing power
Taylor WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A pair of former deputy attorneys general discussed the changing roles and powers of state attorneys general in a Washington Legal Foundation Web seminar Friday.
BlueHippo appealing decision in McGraw's favor
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A troubled computer financing company is appealing a federal judge's decision to dismiss its lawsuit against West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Palin criticized over AG nomination
Sarah Palin (R) JUNEAU, Alaska (Legal Newsline)-Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's nominee for state attorney general has drawn criticism from leaders of the state's native population.
Facebook new hire could pave the way for AG run
Chris Kelly SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - Amid controversy over Facebook's user-content rights policy and lingering rumors of his own political ambitions, Chief Privacy Officer Chris Kelly has managed to maintain a very low profile in recent months.
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear spam appeal
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear a state's appeal to reinstate its law blocking spammers from sending mass unsolicited e-mails to computer users.
Obama wants cleaner cars from Chrysler, GM
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Building cleaner cars will be required of two troubled U.S. automakers if they are to receive help from the Federal Government, President Barack Obama said Monday.
Brown puts spotlight on growing list of scams
Jerry Brown (D) LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown says he is increasingly dealing with financial scams seeking to victimize those most hurt during this economic recession.
New wave of W.Va. asbestos cases thrive
Kearse CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Last April, a single plaintiff filed an asbestos-related lawsuit against 50 different defendants in West Virginia's Kanawha Circuit Court.
Texas SC rules against insurer in late claims case
Wallace Jefferson (R) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against an insurance company in a dispute over late-reported claims.
W. Va. Supreme Court agrees to review $4 million medmal verdict
Chief Justice Brent Benjamin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Supreme Court justices has agreed to review a $4 million verdict in a Wetzel County medical malpractice case.
Palin nominates NRA leader for Alaska attorney general
Wayne Anthony Ross ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Legal Newsline) - An Anchorage attorney and a National Rifle Association director has been nominated to serve as the state's new attorney general.
Oklahoma lemon law proposal hits roadblock
Drew Edmondson (D) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Legal Newsline)-Legislation backed by Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson that would strengthen consumer protections for those who buy defective automobiles has hit a snag.
Obama: Auto industry must work for bailout funds
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama said Thursday that he will decide in the next several days about possible taxpayer help for the troubled U.S. auto industry.
Last settlement reached in Big Dig suits
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said Thursday that all civil litigation regarding a fatality caused by the Big Dig construction project has been wrapped up.
U.S. law firms eye global expansion of asbestos litigation
Kirk Hartley The 900-lb. gorilla of American civil law is expanding globally to an even greater degree than it already has, according to a Chicago defense attorney who writes a blog on global asbestos issues.
Possible Madigan governorship draws strong reactions among legal reformers
Lisa Madigan (D) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-A recent poll indicating that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is the Democratic frontrunner for governor has some leading tort reform advocates saying they are a bit nervous.