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News from 2009


Another home loan modification scam shut down by Wisconsin A.G.‏

By Nick Rees |
J.B. Van Hollen (R) MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit was filed by the Wisconsin Department of Justice against a California-based company that allegedly violated Wisconsin law in soliciting and selling purported loan modification services to homeowners.

Ala. district attorneys at odds with AG King

By John O'Brien |
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The Alabama District Attorneys Association feels state Attorney General Troy King was wrong to intervene in five lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, and three judges have agreed with it so far.

Ohio SC fines companies over annuity scheme

By Kathy Woods |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)--The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered two out of state companies -- American Family Prepaid Legal Corp., Heritage Marketing and Insurance Services Inc. -- to pay over $6 million in fines.

Company wants AG intervention in layoff issue limited

By John O'Brien |
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Submitting an amicus brief should be all Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal can do in the case of a company defending its plan to move 1,000 jobs out of state, the company argued Tuesday.

Groups criticize Senate Democrat's health care bill

By Chris Rizo |
Max Baucus (D-Mont.) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Health care overhaul legislation approved Tuesday by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee falls woefully short when it comes to reducing costs and curbing lawsuit abuse, groups say.

Republican steps up to challenge Illinois AG

By Chris Rizo |
Steve Kim (R) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is no longer running unopposed for reelection next year.

Suit filed against Tenn. woman over fraudulent employment agencies‏

By Nick Rees |
Bob Cooper (D) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline) - Tennessee's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a woman who is alleged to have mislead the public about what services her four employment agencies offered.

Calif. chief justice's 'unusual' speech draws applause

By Chris Rizo |
Ronald George LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline)-California Chief Justice Ronald George's comments this weekend critical of the state's initiative process have some court observers clapping their hands.

Ind. to receive $2 million in stock from industrial cleanup‏

By Nick Rees |
Greg Zoeller ANGOLA, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - In connection with the cleanup for the former Dana-Weatherhead industrial site, the state of Indiana will receive approximately $2 million in stock from the Dana Corp.

N.H. settles with fundraising company that failed to donate proceeds‏

By Nick Rees |
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - A fundraising organization that allegedly failed to pay proceeds from the sales of donated cars to the charity specified by the car donors has agreed to a settlement with New Hampshire's attorney general.

Bank of America waives privilege in Cuomo probe

By John O'Brien |
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Bank of America has agreed to waive attorney-client privilege in New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's investigation into whether the company withheld information about its purchase of Merrill Lynch to investors.

Medical malpractice litigation blamed for rising health care costs

By Chris Rizo |
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline)-Medical malpractice litigation has driven up U.S. health care costs dramatically, translating into higher costs for consumers, a study said Tuesday.

U.S. Supreme Court urged to protect secured creditors' rights in bankruptcy‏

By Nick Rees |
U.S. Supreme Court building NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Important Chapter 11 protections that secured creditors rely on in bankruptcy proceedings will be threatened if a 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals decision is not overturned, the Washington Legal Foundation said.

Schwarzenegger draws praise for vetoing 'job killer' liability expansions

By Chris Rizo |
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drew praise Monday for his vetoes of three bills that critics said would have cost jobs and increased litigation in the state.

Calif. AG candidate seeks to bar blanket veto threats

By Chris Rizo |
Alberto Torrico (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Alberto Torrico, a California assemblyman running for state attorney general, said Sunday that he will introduce legislation this week that would bar governors from threatening mass vetoes.

Calif. officials deadlocked over water plan; 704 bills inch toward possible veto

By Chris Rizo |
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Legislative leaders in California have just hours to reach a deal with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to convince the Republican not to veto many of the 704 bills awaiting his action, including proposals opposed by legal reformers.

Kan. refinery sued over oil spill

By Kathy Woods |
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. (Legal Newsline)-Three Kansas business owners have filed a lawsuit against Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing, alleging that refinery workers left open an oil tanker valve which created a spill.

Congresswoman: Tort reform to be a part of final health care bill

By Chris Rizo |
Doris Matsui (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-The health care overhaul bill congressional Democrats hope to send President Barack Obama this year will very likely contain some measure of tort reform, a Sacramento-area congresswoman told Legal Newsline on Saturday.

CBO: Legal reforms would save taxpayers billions in health care costs

By Chris Rizo |
Orrin Hatch (R) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-As much as $54 billion could be saved over the next 10 years if Congress enacts limits on medical malpractice lawsuits, a congressional report says.

N.H. man settles over violations of shoreland and wetland laws‏

By Nick Rees |
CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - A New Hampshire man has agreed to pay up to $40,000 in penalties for violations of the state's shoreland and wetland laws.