News from March 2010
Lawsuit caps proposal could be headed to Illinois voters
Dave Luechtefeld (R) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline)-Illinois voters could be asked in November to allow the General Assembly to adopt caps on medical malpractice awards if one Republican state senator has his way.
Voters want candidates to use taxpayer money in W.Va., poll shows
Benjamin CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A recent poll shows that a majority of West Virginia voters support public financing of state Supreme Court elections.
Brown says his Medi-Cal fraud division has recouped $209 million
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Undoubtedly sounding like a candidate for governor, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Monday that the state is getting a lot of bang out of the taxpayer money going to his office.
Calif. AG hopeful seeks 'coordinated approach' to regulations
Tom Harman (R) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-The California Legislature would be forced to consider the economic effects of legislation under a proposal by attorney general hopeful Sen. Tom Harman.
High court to decide if vaccine makers can be sued
U.S. Supreme Court building WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it will consider whether drugmakers can be sued over alleged harm from vaccines.
Cox endorses Schuette for Michigan AG
Bill Schuette (R) LANSING, Mich. (Legal Newsline)-Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said Monday that the best person to succeed him as AG is former state appeals court Judge Bill Schuette.
Community bankers decry overregulation
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-U.S. regulators are coming down with a heavy hand on community banks, a move that state attorneys general said could severely hamper the nation's economic recovery.
Conservative group backs Eastman for Calif. AG
John Eastman (R) BUENA PARK, Calif. (Legal Newsline)- California attorney general candidate John Eastman on Sunday got conservatives' seal of approval, winning the endorsement of the California Republican Assembly.
N.H. AG gets injunction
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - A Belmont man has been enjoined from selling securities following an injunction subsequent to a joint petition by New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney and Secretary of State William Gardner.
Pipemaker dealing with lawsuit's publicity
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Resuming normal business activities has been tough for pipemaker JM Eagle since plaintiffs attorneys spooked the public with a lawsuit, an attorney for the company told Legal Newsline.
AG King's FOIA issue with feds still unresolved
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Troy King's dispute with the federal Medicaid agency isn't moving forward because he doesn't feel his office should bear its own court costs and attorneys fees in a separate action.
Abbott settlement nets $2M in refunds
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has settled an enforcement action against a credit insurance company.
Coakley sues heating oil company
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has filed a complaint against a home heating company for allegedly deceptive practices in the sale of home heating oil and related services in North Shore communities.
Cuomo aiding businesses with tax situation
Cuomo ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - Rochester-area business owners allegedly defrauded by a payroll company will receive special assistance following an agreement by New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo with state and federal tax entities.
Organic tobacco company agrees to disclaimer
Corbett HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc., has reached a settlement that will require the cigarette-maker to place a disclaimer on their advertisements for organic tobacco.
AGs reach agreement with American Spirit
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General and 32 other attorneys general have reached an agreement with Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Inc. that the company must disclose that their natural cigarette is "no safer or healthier" than other tobacco products.
Brown investigation finds violations of labor laws
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Country Builders Inc. for allegedly violating the state's labor laws.
Jobs comment will be held against Blumenthal
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Former U.S. Rep. Rob Simmons plans to make an issue out of a comment made by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, his possible opponent for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
W.Va. appellate court, right of appeal bill dies in committee
Kessler CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- A state Senate bill that would have created an intermediate appellate court and a guaranteed right of appeal has died in committee.
Order makes W.Va. asbestos trust dealings more open
Wilson CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- An order filed Wednesday will ensure asbestos plaintiffs don't get paid twice for the same alleged injuries.