News from 2009
Cuomo files antitrust suit against Intel
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is accusing microprocessor maker Intel Corp. of threatening computer manufacturers in order to maintain a monopoly.
Republicans gain majority on Pa. SC
Orie Melvin HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Joan Orie Melvin's win on Election night Tuesday means Republicans will hold a 4-3 advantage on the state Supreme Court.
GOP takes over Virginia
McDonnell RICHMOND (Legal Newsline) - As expected, Republicans swept three major elections in Virginia Tuesday.
Injunction against Mass. subprime lenders upheld
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - A preliminary injunction obtained by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley against two subprime lenders has been affirmed by the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
Injunction sought against developer of Texas estates
Abbott CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (Legal Newsline) - An enforcement action has been filed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott against the developer of Sweet Water Estates for violations of the state's colonia prevention laws.
East Boston landlord settles over tenant discrimination allegations
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - An East Boston landlord has agreed to a settlement with Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's office that resolves allegations of unfair discrimination against prospective tenants.
Court orders Wisc. man to remove sunken barge
Van Hollen MILWAUKEE (Legal Newsline) - A Franklin, Wis., businessman has been ordered to pay more than $37,000 for violating Wisconsin's water regulation laws and pay to remove a barge in his possession that sank in the Menomonee River in July 2006.
Complaint filed by 15 states against anemia drug manufacturer
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and 14 other state attorneys general have filed a joint complaint in federal court to intervene against medical providers alleged to have used kickbacks to increase sales of an anemia drug.
Missouri company settles allegations of failing to pay prevailing wage
Koster SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has obtained a consent judgment against a contracting company alleged to have violated Missouri's Prevailing Wage Law.
Bush says Fla. needs McCollum as governor
Bush TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has thrown his support behind state Attorney General Bill McCollum, who is running for governor next year.
Schwarzenegger protects businesses from lawsuits
Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Legislation to allow California businesses to offer discounts to furloughed state workers without fear of being sued has been signed into law.
Film companies sue Iowa over tax-credit program
Tom Miller (D) DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline)-Five film companies are suing Iowa over the suspension of a tax credit aimed at wooing movie productions to the Hawkeye State.
AG Brown's support for conservative judicial nominee could cost him
Charles Poochigian (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-If California Appeals Court Associate Justice Charles Poochigian turns out to be as socially conservative on the bench as he was as a state lawmaker, it could spell trouble for state Attorney General Jerry Brown's political future, lawyers say.
Class action firm may join AG Brown's cause
Brown WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A prominent Washington law firm is considering following in California Attorney General Jerry Brown's footsteps by filing a lawsuit against State Street Bank & Trust.
Conn. A.G. investigates flu vaccine shortage‏
Richard Blumenthal (D) HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Thirteen makers and distributors of scarce seasonal flu vaccines have been written letters by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal over allegations of price fixing and preferential treatment for big retailers.
McGraw altered federal suit, Rite Aid claims
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Owners of retailer Rite Aid claim West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw altered a suit over generic drug prices in a bid to escape federal jurisdiction.
Brown spokesman resigns over secret recordings
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown's communications director resigned Monday amid a controversy over his secretly recording telephone conversations with journalists.
AVALA: Kudos to Ala. SC
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabamians should thank the state Supreme Court for overturning more than $270 million in verdicts won by state Attorney General Troy King, the executive director of a legal reform group recently said.
R.I. approves first hospital conversions act merger‏
Patrick Lynch (D) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Legal Newsline) - Attorney General Patrick Lynch has approved the first-ever affiliation under the state Hospital Conversions Act of St. Joseph Health Services-Roger Williams Medical Center.
Injunction sought against two Florida timeshare resale companies‏
Bill McCollum (R) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - A lawsuit and request for an emergency injunction has been filed by Attorney General Bill McCollum against two related South Florida timeshare resale marketing companies.