News from 2009
Palin picks new Alaska AG
Palin ANCHORAGE (Legal Newsline) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has nominated another candidate to become the state's attorney general as she tries to replace former Attorney General Talis Colberg.
Eight AGs write Obama about financial regulation overhaul
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Eight state attorneys general want President Barack Obama to keep in mind their roles in consumer protection as he overhauls the financial regulatory structure.
Propane tank fees the subject of Cuomo settlement
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has reached a settlement with Suburban Propane over allegations of misinforming customers of new rental fees.
Conway delivers opinion on video lottery machines
Conway FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Kentucky's attorney general has determined that the state Constitution does not need to be amended to allow the state Lottery Corporation to operate video lottery terminals at race tracks.
Decision on interest nearly doubles punitive award in Exxon Valdez case
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has ordered ExxonMobil to pay nearly $500 million in interest on punitive damages awarded in lawsuits over the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill off the coast of Alaska.
Sheetz unhappy with Pa. SC decision
HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - A Monday decision revoking one of its store's liquor license is an example of Pennsylvania's outdated liquor laws, the president and chief executive officer of Sheetz, Inc., said.
Accounting firm pays up, Cox says
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced a $109 million national settlement in a class action lawsuit against accounting firm Ernst & Young Tuesday.
Attorney settles with AG Coakley
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Attorney General Martha Coakley has agreed to a settlement with Brockton attorney Valerie Hanserd over allegations of unfair brokering practices.
CMS pushes for dismissal of Ala. AG's lawsuit
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Friday reiterated its desire to have Alabama Attorney General Troy King's lawsuit against it dismissed.
Blumenthal seeks BPA info
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says there may have been bullying in an effort to fight regulation of bisphenol A, a chemical used in containers like infant formula containers.
Hood, Microsoft settle for $100M
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - In a settlement that will give consumers $12 vouchers, the State of Mississippi will receive $40 million from Microsoft and lawyers will receive another $10 million.
Former U.S. justice will serve on governor's court commission
O'Connor CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has agreed to serve as the honorary chairwoman of West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin's special commission on state courts, his office announced today.
Kennedy calls on Stanford graduates to spread justice
Anthony Kennedy PALO ALTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)- U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy told Stanford graduates Sunday to help spread principles of justice.
McConnell says Sotomayor filibuster a possibility
Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that it is too early to know if Republicans will seek to block the U.S. Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor.
Utah SC hears DRAM price-fixing case
BOISE, Idaho (Legal Newsline)-The Idaho Supreme Court is considering whether a shareholder's lawsuit against Micron Technology Inc.'s board of directors should be allowed to proceed.
Texas AG opposes GM's bankruptcy plan
Greg Abbott (R) AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline)-General Motors Corp.'s bankruptcy plan would force car dealers in Texas into a contract that violates state law, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said.
Coakley gets temporary restraining orders over fraudulent foreclosure-related services
Martha Coakley (D) BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Attorney General Martha Coakley has obtained temporary restraining orders against a Wyoming and Florida company, and a Florida man for soliciting unlawful fees from homeowners facing foreclosure.
Cooper agrees to $1.3M settlement with drug company
Bob Cooper Knoxville, Tenn. (Legal Newsline)-Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper has agreed to a $1.3 million settlement from a pharmaceutical company to settle claims it violated the state's False Claims Act.
Bush defends Sotomayor nomination
Sonia Sotomayor WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush on Friday defended the Supreme Court nomination of Sonia Sotomayor, who has drawn the ire of some conservatives.
Calif. court: Businesses may be sued for unintentional ADA violations
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)-Business that violate the American with Disabilities Act can be sued in state court for damages even if the violations are not intentional, the California Supreme Court ruled.