News from August 2010
Ten AGs whose time is running out
Their time in office is nearly over for 11 state attorneys general around the country. In fact, many of the nation's AGs see their terms expire in early 2011, but those in the following list can definitively say they won't be back. Since articles about the gubernatorial run of California Attorney General Jerry Brown (right) are regular on Legal Newsline, we look at the 10 other AGs who only have a few months left.
Home repair company in Madigan's crosshairs
Madigan CARBONDALE, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Thursday that she has filed a lawsuit against a home repair and remodeling contractor who allegedly defrauded state consumers.
Coakley settles with medical device company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Thursday that she has reached a $1.35 million settlement with a medical device company that allegedly violated the state's Consumer Protection Act.
Blumenthal questions layoffs at water company
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has called for an investigation into potential plans by the Connecticut Water Company to reduce its workforce weeks after a rate increase was approved to fund higher staffing levels.
Candidate: N.Y. AG position the most important
Person NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Carl Person, the Libertarian candidate for New York Attorney General, says the position he is seeking is a more important one than the Presidency.
Cordray files suit against couple
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed a lawsuit against two individuals he alleges scammed senior citizens who sought help in applying for Medicaid.
Brown will share pension details
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown says he plans to release details of his pension benefits when he receives them from the state.
Okla. SC rules fee unconstitutional
OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - The Oklahoma Supreme Court has overturned a controversial health claims fee, ruling it unconstitutional on Tuesday.
Dodd-Frank reform law invites new litigation opportunities against mortgage lenders
Taft WASHINGTON -- Homeowners gained leverage for litigation against mortgage lenders through the financial reform law Congress passed this summer.
Pa. SC: Drug company can't challenge outside counsel agreement
Castille PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided not to rule on whether using private attorneys to represent the State violates a defendant's constitutional rights.
Insurer settles Katrina class action for $23M
Smith NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has settled a class action lawsuit related to hurricanes Katrina and Rita for $23 million in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Oil spill judge to hold hearing on his investments
Barbier NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, responsible for 77 suits from five states over the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, plans a Sept. 16 hearing on his own investments in defendants Halliburton and Transocean.
Obama sides against states over global warming enforcement
Obama WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama's administration apparently agrees with a recent federal appeals court's decision that said lawsuits are not the proper way to regulate air quality.
FedEx delivers lawsuit against Cuomo
Cuomo MANHATTAN, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - FedEx Corp. sued New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday, seeking to stop an investigation of the air and ground delivery company over allegations of civil fraud.
Matchup set in Fla. AG race
Gelber TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Sen. Dan Gelber captured the Democratic nomination for state attorney general in Tuesday's primary, while Republican and political newcomer Pam Bondi accepted the GOP nomination.
Chevy dealer settles second Lemon Law suit
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Friday that his office has reached a settlement with a Bothell Chevrolet dealership that allegedly violated the state's Lemon Law for a second time.
Blumenthal subpoenaes Rite Aid
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced Wednesday that he has issued a subpoena to Rite Aid demanding information on price increases and changes in its drug discount program.
Unions back Brown in Calif. gov race
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - A new radio ad this week paid for by California service employee unions and electrical workers shows their support for state Attorney General Jerry Brown as governor.
Ariz. primary not decided yet
Horne PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - The Republican race for Arizona attorney general remains a close one.
McCollum loses primary election
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum will not be the state's next governor after falling to Republican challenger Rick Scott Tuesday in the primary election.