News from May 2009
Nevada AG mentioned as possible Supreme Court nominee
Catherine Cortez Masto (D) LAS VEGAS (Legal Newsline)-Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is being mentioned as a possible replacement for U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter who is retiring the summer.
Former AG Dann pursues class actions as private attorney
Marc Dann (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)-Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says since he left office in disgrace a year ago, he has developed a "niche" law practice, representing labor unions and consumers in class action lawsuits.
Calif. AG wins settlement over pre-paid calling cards
Jerry Brown (D) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown won a court order Friday, barring Los Angeles-based Total Call International, Inc. from charging "hidden and deceptive" fees for its pre-paid calling cards.
Michigan Supreme Court disposed of 2,422 cases in 2008
Michigan Supreme Court building
LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-The Michigan Supreme Court last year cleared more cases than the high court received, an annual report said Friday.
La. bill would allow AG to dole out contingency fee contracts
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A new bill in Louisiana's legislature will allow the Attorney General's Office to hire outside counsel on a contingency fee, an increasingly controversial practice done in many other states.
AG criticizes Obama over proposed budget cuts
John Suthers (R) DENVER, Colo. (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Friday that U.S. President Barack Obama's erred when he decided this week to eliminate a federal immigration program.
Cuomo begins nationwide investigation into debt settlement industry
Andrew Cuomo (D) NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) -In an effort to clean up a debt settlement industry, fraught with alleged fraudulent companies, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has begun a nationwide investigation.
Sorrell: Fire a concern at nuclear plants
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell wants a federal agency to investigate the risk of fire at nuclear plants before one in his state comes up for re-licensing.
New justice will be first chance for Obama to construct U.S. SC
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama's chance to reshape the U.S. Supreme Court in the mold he sees fit begins with retiring Justice David Souter's replacement, Princeton University provost Chris Eisgruber said Wednesday.
U.S. SC will hear online tobacco sales case
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court will decide if tobacco distributors can be sued by the City of New York for not paying the City's taxes when they ship mail orders.
Two added to settlement talks in Zyprexa cases
Weinstein NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge wants two more states to get busy settling their lawsuits against Eli Lilly & Co.
Fire erupts in Arizona AG's garage
Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Authorities are investigating a fire that broke out at Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard's home here early Tuesday morning.
California judge accuses asbestos firms of playing 'grisly games'
John Sullivan, CJAC President Attorneys across the country are erecting satellite offices in California - and not just because the weather's good in the Golden State.
Even Spitzer more popular than Gov. Paterson
Spitzer POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Voters in New York would rather have Eliot Spitzer as their governor than current Gov. David Paterson, a poll recently conducted by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion.
Former D.C. AG the voice of Congressional support for state AGs
Singer WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Giving state attorneys general the power to sue national banks will help lift the country out of its home foreclosure crisis, the former attorney general of the District of Columbia says.
Skies darken on McCollum's sunshine bill
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A bill that would have reformed contingency fee contracts in the Florida Attorney General's Office died Friday when the House of Representatives refused to accept an amendment to the bill added by the Senate.
Souter stepping down from U.S. SC
Souter WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter has announced his retirement from the Court, giving President Barack Obama the opportunity to pick his successor.