News from 2009
CALA: Pay-to-play again on display in W.Va.
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A legal watchdog group is concerned that West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has again hired campaign contributors to pursue a lawsuit on behalf of the State.
Florida AG sues travel companies
Bill McCollum (R) TALLAHASEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is suing a host of travel companies over allegedly scamming consumers.
Michigan AG seeks insurer's financials
Mike Cox (R) LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-Attorney General Mike Cox is asking Blue Cross Blue Shield to disclose their financial records following their recent purchase of an insurance company.
McCollum reaches agreement with hurricane protection company
Bill McCollum (R) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Wednesday reached an agreement with a Palm Beach-based hurricane protection company over allegations the businesses violated state consumer laws.
Baucus health care plan relies on tax hikes, new fees
Max Baucus (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-- U.S. Sen. Max Baucus on Wednesday unveiled his $856 billion much-anticipated plan to overhaul the nation's health care system.
Despite thesis story, McDonnell hanging on in Va. governor race
McDonnell RICHMOND (Legal Newsline) - Two Virginia Republicans hold leads in the races for governor and attorney general, a recently released poll shows.
Former chief justice backs Hodges for Ga. AG
Hodges ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Ken Hodges has received the support of former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears in his campaign to become the state's next attorney general.
AG Brown to track doctors' prescriptions
Jerry Brown (D) LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)-A new online database sought by California Attorney General Jerry Brown to monitor prescription drugs could create civil liability issues for some doctors.
Judge: Cherokee Nation cannot intervene in AG's poultry suit
Drew Edmondson (D) TULSA, Okla. (Legal Newsline)--The Cherokee Nation may not intervene in the Oklahoma attorney general's closely watched lawsuit against poultry producers, a federal judge has ruled.
Montana justices slash jury award
Mike McGrath HELENA, Mont. (Legal Newsline) - The Montana Supreme Court this week slashed a multimillion dollar jury award to the parents of a toddler who was killed in a car crash.
Shurtleff criticizes Bennett for standing with Democrats
Mark Shurtleff (R) SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline)-Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is taking aim at U.S. senator Bob Bennett, one of four Republicans to stand up and applaud President Barack Obama's attack on Sarah Palin.
Bill Clinton backs AG Brown's potential opponent
Jerry Brown (D)
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)--Former U.S. President Bill Clinton plans to wade into the Democratic gubernatorial primary in California, opting to support the mayor of San Francisco.
Bailey asks to postpone Mississippi's Zyprexa hearing
Hood NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Because the State of Louisiana has "resolved the need for proceedings" in its Zyprexa case against Eli Lilly & Co., attorneys for Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood wouldn't mind pushing a hearing back a month.
Cordray plans more lawsuits against mortgage companies
Richard Cordray (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)-- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said Tuesday that he plans to pursue more mortgage companies over their business practices.
Madigan sues allegedly fraudulent home repair and mortgage companies
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against a Chicago man and five home repair and mortgage companies over an alleged scheme targeting African-American consumers that resulted in taking $1.3 million in equity from the homes of at least 36 consumers.
McCollum makes Blackberry messages public record
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced a new policy on Tuesday that promotes open government and transparency when it comes to blackberry messages.
Coakley endorses more regulations to combat medical marketing scams
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley is proposing tougher regulations designed to protect state residents against unfair and deceptive marketing practices.
Miller reaches agreement with Tyson Foods
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - The State of Iowa and Tyson Foods, Inc., have reached an agreement ensuring the poultry company can continue operations in the state, according to Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller.
Blumenthal takes on Google library settlement
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says a proposed settlement with Google will violate state law governing charities and unclaimed property.
Former AG to fight for educational funding
PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - In an effort to force the State to equalize funding in all public schools, former Arizona Attorney General Grant Woods is filing a lawsuit next week on behalf of The Arizona Charter Schools Association and a dozen families with students in district and charter schools.