News from July 2010
Texas has another problem with Obama's EPA
Abbott NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Monday his office filed a challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's decision to disapprove the state's Flexible Permits Program.
Fourth Circuit: Lawsuits not the way to regulate air quality
Cooper RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court has overturned North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper's victory in a public nuisance pollution lawsuit against Tennessee Valley Authority, calling his initial victory "a flawed ruling."
W.Va. SC clerk: Implementing new rules may take a while
Davis CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - It could be December before revised rules to West Virginia's appellate process go into effect, says the state's appeals court clerk.
Statute of limitations won't stop on Ga. med-mal claims
Nahmias ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld a state law that keeps the statute of limitations running on medical malpractice claims even if the plaintiff suffers from mental retardation or a mental illness.
Businesses file brief in N.D. forum-shopping debate
North Dakota Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - Business groups say they would be "adversely affected" should the North Dakota Supreme Court issue a decision that would effectively allow "blatant forum shopping."
N.H. GOP upset with poll questions in Senate race
Ayotte CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire's GOP asked state attorney general Michael Delaney Monday to investigate whether Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Paul Hodes conducted polling aimed at spreading negative information about Republican opponent Kelly Ayotte.
Coakley orders $164K in restitution
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Monday that she has ordered a granite fabrication company to pay more than $164,000 in restitution to employees who allegedly did not receive proper wages.
Van Hollen, 3M settle
Van Hollen PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that he has filed settled with an industrial facility over alleged state air pollution law violations.
Collection company settles harassment allegations
Cuomo BUFFALO, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday that he has reached a settlement with a debt collection company accused of violating federal and state debt collection laws.
Gov. Barbour furious with Hood, removes him from gaming case
Barbour JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour wants state Attorney General Jim Hood to explain how disclosing legal advice regarding Indian gaming doesn't violate ethics rules.
Feds want a stay in McGraw settlement funds issue
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The federal government wants to stay proceedings in West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw's challenge to a $2.7 million Medicaid withhold until a similar case is sorted out.
Contingency fees OK for public suits, Calif. SC decides
George SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court has decided its stance on contingency fee agreements between public entities and private attorneys should be loosened.
Editorial says AG King's timing is off
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - An Alabama columnist is questioning state Attorney General Troy King's plan to sue oil giant BP in the wake of the Gulf oil spill.
Madigan sues tombstone maker
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Monday that she has filed a lawsuit against a Chicago area burial marker company for allegedly violating the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act.
Blumenthal: Logger damaging wetlands
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is seeking an injunction against a logger over alleged illegal tree harvesting, his office announced on Monday.
Feds settle Topamax whistleblower suit
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has reached a settlement with a pharmaceutical company accused of engaging in an off-label marketing campaign that improperly promoted a drug.
McKenna settles with immigration advisers
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Friday that he has settled with three individuals who allegedly provided illegal immigration advice.
Newsday report shows weak voting record by N.Y. AG candidate
Rice NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Kathleen Rice, a Democratic candidate for New York attorney general, did not cast her first ballot in an election until 2002 -- nearly two decades after she first registered to vote.
Antiques business hit with new lawsuit
Kroger SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced on Thursday that his office has filed a lawsuit against a Portland businesswoman who allegedly defrauded customers who came to her for help in selling antiques.
Three companies settle telemarketing charges
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced on Thursday that his office has fined three out-of-state companies for allegedly violating Pennsylvania's Do Not Call list.