News from June 2010
Poll shows Cuomo's popularity decreasing
Cuomo LOUDONVILLE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's popularity has fallen a modest amount, but he still holds a large lead over both of his possible Republican challengers for governor.
N.J. AG claims price-posting win
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - The Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court upheld a decision on Wednesday that found a used car dealership had violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
Goddard preparing for payday loan law to begin
Goddard PHOENIX (Legal Newsline) - Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has announced an enforcement initiative that will pursue payday lenders attempting to evade a forthcoming ban on payday loans.
La. reflects on Georgia tort reform law
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - The executive director of the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) called the passing of a Georgia tort reform law a "no brainer" and said the state is leading the way in curbing frivolous lawsuits.
Ill. asbestos ruling holds employers more accountable
MT. VERNON, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - An employer who allows its workers to bring home clothing contaminated with asbestos fibers is responsible for any asbestos-related disease that worker or his immediate family members contract, an Illinois appeals court says.
McGraw, debt collector settle
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw announced a settlement agreement on Wednesday with an Ohio-based collection agency.
Obama calls on Miss. justice for federal job
Graves WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama has picked one of Mississippi's Supreme Court justices to take a place on a federal court of appeals.
Chemical concoction in urinals allegedly injures man
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - An Orleans Parish man is suing the federal government for injuries he says he suffered because of chemicals used to clean a public restroom.
Ten who played in college
Soccer's World Cup has begun, the NBA Finals are getting tight and baseball is hitting its summer months. It's a great time of year to be an athlete or sports fan, and Legal Newsline presents 10 of the most athletic state attorneys general and state supreme court justices.
Cuomo, feds settle with dermatologist
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he and the federal government have reached a $2.75 million settlement with a dermatologist who was charged with defrauding Medicaid.
Drug seller stopped by Abbott
Abbott FORT WORTH, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Thursday that an enforcement action against a Tarrant County woman accused of selling prescription drugs online has been resolved.
McConnell hearing pushed back
McConnell WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Plaintiffs attorney Jack McConnell will have to wait a few days before the Senate Judiciary Committee debates his nomination to a federal judgeship.
Cuomo suing Tagged.com
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday that he has filed legal action against a social networking site for allegedly ignoring a proliferation of child pornography.
Koster, Bank of America settle
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster has settled with Bank of America allegations of state telemarketing violations.
Cuomo develops case against developers
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he has filed a lawsuit against a group of developers for allegedly violating New York's Martin Act.
Mich. chamber gives thumbs up to Cox
Cox LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline) - The Michigan Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday that it is endorsing state Attorney General Mike Cox in the Republican primary for governor.
McGraw: Drug store case is no class action
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - As the battle over where to hear his lawsuit against retail drug stores continues, West Virginia Attorney General Darrell McGraw says the defendants have misconstrued a recent ruling.
La. Senate narrowly passes contingency fee bill
Caldwell BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Senate voted Tuesday to grant the state's attorney general the power to hire private attorneys on a contingency fee basis.
AG Brown: Town halls best for governor race
Brown LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Jerry Brown, one day after an easy victory in the Democratic primary for governor, is proposing a series of debates with his Republican challenger.
N.H. AG reaches oil spill settlement
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced on Tuesday that he reached a settlement agreement last week with an energy owner and operator over alleged environmental violations.