News from February 2010
Blumenthal wants action on AIG bonuses
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal wants someone to stop American International Group from paying $100 million in executive bonuses.
W.Va. delegate seeks to reform AG practices
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A West Virginia Republican lawmaker has introduced a bill that would require funds gained through litigation by the state Attorney General's Office to be placed in the General Revenue Fund.
Fla. AG's office: WSJ spot-on with pay-to-play story
McCollum TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Not that he had an advance copy, but Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum could see one of the articles in Wednesday's Wall Street Journal coming.
Baker earns default judgment against tour company
Baker ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Georgia consumers will see $181,450 in restitution from a tour company that allegedly financially harmed consumers through its violations of the Fair Business Practices Act, state Attorney General Thurbert Baker has announced.
Cordray sues Calif. law firm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has named a California law firm in a lawsuit that alleges the firm swindled Ohio homeowners facing foreclosure out of thousands of dollars.
Brown could be up against a German prince for California governor
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Zsa Zsa Gabor could be California's next first lady.
Sorrell settles with Debt Settlement America
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - A Dallas-based debt settlement company has agreed to a settlement with Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell that will see more than $120,000 paid to the State in refunds and payments.
Madigan files restaurant placemat suit
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - In a lawsuit filed today by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, a Springfield man's two marketing firms are alleged to have deceptively solicited small businesses nationwide to purchase advertising on local restaurant placemats that were never produced or never used by the restaurants.
Chief justice's comments spark outcry
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - Groups are reacting to West Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Robin Davis' recently commenting that the state has no need for an intermediate appellate court.
Edmondson: Poultry lawsuit outside counsel won't collect fees in 2010
Drew Edmondson (D) TULSA, Okla. (Legal Newsline)-Hired attorneys representing Oklahoma in a mammoth lawsuit against large-scale poultry producers this year won't recoup a dime of their expenses related to the case, state Attorney General Drew Edmondson said.
Md. high court to weigh damages cap
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Maryland's highest court will soon hear a case challenging the state's cap on non-economic damages.
Industry groups challenge Calif. fuel standard
Mary Nichols FRESNO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Industry groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday in federal court, seeking to block California's requirement for cleaner burning fuels.
Democrat announces bid for Ohio chief justice
Eric Brown (D) COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)- Probate Judge Eric Brown announced Tuesday he will run for chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court.
Edmondson leads in cash-on-hand in Okla. governor race
Drew Edmondson (D) TULSA, Okla. (Legal Newsline)-Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmonson leads in fundraising in the state's gubernatorial contest this year.
Republican has fundraising lead in Arizona AG race
Tom Horne (R) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Republican Tom Horne leads in fundraising among candidates for Arizona attorney general, campaign finance reports show.
Calif. AG race a wide-open contest
Kamala Harris (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-The Democratic race for California attorney general is a wide-open contest, a poll released Tuesday by one of the campaigns indicates.
Illinois SC expected to release med-mal opinion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-The Illinois Supreme Court is expected Thursday to file its opinion on the constitutionality of the state's landmark medical malpractice reform law.
Legislation seeks to block EPA greenhouse regulations
U.S. Capitol building WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could be blocked by Congress from developing its own greenhouse gas regulations, under legislation announced Tuesday.
Poll: Cox leads Michigan governor race
Mike Cox (R) LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox is the clear frontrunner in the race for governor, a poll indicates.
Congresswoman opts not to jump into Calif. AG race
Jackie Speier (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A California congresswoman on Tuesday ended speculation that she might jump into the race for state attorney general.