News from April 2010
CalChamber scraps anti-Brown ads
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-The California Chamber of Commerce on Thursday pulled television ads that the group was airing about Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jerry Brown.
Governor hires lawyer to fight Obamacare
Jim Gibbons (R) CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline)- Amid the Nevada attorney general's refusal to challenge the new federal health care overhaul, Gov. Jim Gibbons this week hired his own lawyer to move forward on a lawsuit.
Louisiana settles with Eli Lilly, $4M for private attorneys
Caldwell NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Eli Lilly & Co. is paying $24 million to settle the Zyprexa lawsuit brought by former Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti.
New Mexico Supreme Court has new chief justice
Charles Daniels (D) SANTA FE, N.M. (Legal Newsline)-Charles Daniels was sworn in Wednesday as New Mexico's new chief justice.
New Jersey fines Illinois securities company‏
NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) – The New Jersey Bureau of Securities has fined Regal Securities $10,000 over its failure to reasonably supervise two employees at one of its offices.
Valero settles with group of AGs
Corbett SAN ANTONIO (Legal Newsline) - Gas station chain Valero has reached a settlement with 38 states and is implementing procedures the states say will curb tobacco sales to minors.
Health care lawsuit spurs Colo. AG's Democratic challenger
John Suthers (R) BOULDER, Colo. (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers faces a Democratic challenger this year at least partly because of his decision to sue the federal government over its attempt to mandate health insurance for most Americans.
Arizona AG continues crackdown on deceptive businesses‏
Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline) – Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has filed suit against Vahe Zakaryan, 45, of Glendale, Calif., accusing him of using deceptive business practices in operating his "Board of Business Compliance."
Tennessee might use outside lawyer to sue over insurance mandate
Ron Ramsey (R) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Legal Newsline)-If Tennessee's attorney general will not file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionally of the new federal health care law, the leader of the state Senate said outside counsel might be needed to handle the matter on behalf of legislators.
CalChamber board members irked by anti-Brown ad
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Four members of the California Chamber of Commerce's board are crying foul over a political ad the business group is airing against Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jerry Brown.
Attorney responds to Justice Ketchum's medical monitoring dissent
Hill CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum's forceful dissent in a $381 million case wasn't a total shock to Charleston attorney Ed Hill.
Judge rules against McGraw, W.Va. budget to be shorted
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The federal government was right to withhold more than $400,000 from the state of West Virginia because of one of state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's settlements, a federal judge has ruled.
Judge rules for Coakley in landlord's case
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has obtained a judgment against a landlord that resolves allegations of discriminatory statements made in rental advertisements posted on Craigslist.
N.J. settles with Merrill Lynch
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow has announced a settlement requiring Merrill Lynch to complete or confirms its repurchase of auction-rate securities from New Jersey clients as a result of allegations that the firm's securities dealers did not disclose risks of the ARS market.
Gansler takes on locksmith
Gansler BALTIMORE (Legal Newsline) - Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler's Consumer Protection Division has issued a cease and desist order against a Maryland locksmith over fees charged for his services.
N.Y. car dealer ordered to pay restitution
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has obtained a judgment against the former owner of a Poughkeepsie car dealership who sold consumers vehicles that had allegedly been used as rental cars.
AIG settles bid-rigging allegations
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - American International Group is paying more than $7 million to Ohio public entities represented in a lawsuit by state Attorney General Richard Cordray.
Coakley files two dam lawsuits
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has filed two lawsuits against the private owners of dams in Pittsfield and Plympton.
Claims sent to Conn. oil company customers
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has announced that almost 10,000 F&S Oil customers and creditors who are potentially eligible for approximately $1 million in restitution have been sent claim letters.
Illinois Supreme Court justice could face retention battle
Kilbride The demise of medical malpractice reform and the upcoming battle over legislative redistricting could factor into a key Illinois Supreme Court retention race in November.