News from January 2010
Ariz. AG seeks action against employment service
Goddard PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has filed a joint lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission in U.S. District Court to protect job seekers from an allegedly deceptive employment service.
Another gift card settlement in Conn.
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - All consumer deposits and gift cards at Bernie's Audio Video TV Appliance Co., Inc., will be honored following a plan approved by a bankruptcy Court, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has announced.
Coakley settles with motorcycle insurance providers
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Settlements resolving allegations that three insurance companies overcharged motorcycle insurance consumers by using incorrect values to correct premiums have been announced by Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley.
Guiliani, Obama get involved in Mass. Senate race
Brown BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - The candidates for Massachusetts' open U.S. Senate seat are getting some big-name help a few days before Tuesday's special election.
AG Goddard decries Senate health care bill
Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, one of a handful of Democratic AGs opposed to a provision in federal health care legislation that would allow Nebraska to avoid increased Medicaid costs, outlined his objections Friday in a letter to his state's congressional delegation.
Calif. teachers' union backs Harris for attorney general
Kamala Harris (D) SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline)' California's second-largest teachers' union is throwing its political muscle behind San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris's bid to be the state's next attorney general.
Swanson pushing utility rate legislation
Swanson ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - New legislation has been called for by Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson to bring enhanced scrutiny to utility rates charged to customers for electricity and natural gas.
Corbett files suit against computer school
Corbett HARRISBURG, Penn. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett has launched a lawsuit against a Maryland-based computer training school that allegedly took nearly $2 million in tuition payments from Pennsylvania consumers before suddenly closing in mid-December.
Van Hollen reaches settlement of well-drilling charges
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - A series of well-drilling violations in several Wisconsin counties will cost a Wisconsin corporation $40,000, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has announced.
Nebraska AG files for reelection
Jon Bruning (R) LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline)-- Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning said Thursday he would seek a third term as the Cornhusker State's chief legal officer.
Md. court applies malpractice law to $5.8M case
Harrell ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) - Maryland's highest court has affirmed a tort reform measure that puts a cap on medical malpractice awards by reversing a Montgomery County Circuit Court decision.
Goddard announces foreclosure help for Arizonans
Terry Goddard (D) PHOENIX, Ariz. (Legal Newsline)-More help is on the way for struggling homebuyers in Arizona, state Attorney General Terry Goddard said Thursday.
Brown sues electronic cigarette maker
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown is suing the retailer of electronic cigarettes, Smoking Everywhere.
Manchin has two judicial reform bills
Manchin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin plans to introduce two pieces of legislation focusing on judicial reform during this year's legislative session.
Group scraps challenge to Minnesota robo-call law
Lori Swanson (D) ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline)- A conservative national political action committee has decided to withdraw its challenge to a Minnesota law that bans robo-calls, the state attorney general said Thursday.
Bowen to leave Ark. Supreme Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline)-Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Bill Bowen is resigning his seat six days after being sworn in, citing health issues.
McGraw hires familiar faces for Bank of America suit
McGraw HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw has again hired his brother's nephew to represent the State, this time in an antitrust lawsuit against Bank of America.
Acting N.J. AG settles with beach clubs
Solano TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - Six private beach clubs in Sea Bright, N.J., have entered into beach access-related settlements with acting New Jersey Attorney General Ricardo Solano Jr.
Madigan supporting debt settlement legislation
Madigan SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has introduced legislation designed to end abusive and unfair practices allegedly used by the debt settlement industry.
Blumenthal files data breach suit
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Following a security breach involving health information, social security numbers and bank account numbers for approximately 446,000 Health Net of Connecticut, Inc., enrollees, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has filed a lawsuit.