News from March 2010
Cuccinelli says Virginia law prevents health insurance mandate
Cuccinelli RICHMOND, Va. (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says he is in a unique position to challenge recently passed federal health care reform legislation.
Ga. AG thinks health care challenge will fail
Baker ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker won't join a lawsuit challenging federal health care reform legislation, claiming the challenges of other AGs have "no legal merit."
W.Va. SC will hear appeal of McGraw victory
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court will hear Johnson & Johnson's appeal of a nearly $4.5 million civil penalty imposed on it in a lawsuit brought by state Attorney General Darrell McGraw.
Cuomo expanding pension investigation
Cuomo PURCHASE, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is expanding his efforts to root out fraud and abuse in the New York state pension system.
Judge rules for AG Miller, company plans appeal
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - A Polk County judge has ruled that Vertrue, Inc., used deceptive and unfair practices in marketing its so-called "buying club" memberships to almost half a million Iowans over the last 20 years, earning more than $36 million revenue.
Coakley, Countrywide settle
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has reached a settlement with Countrywide Financial Corporation that will provide Massachusetts homeowners with an estimated $18 million in loan modifications and $3 billion in loan modifications nationwide.
Ohio tort reform law survives challenge
Robert Cupp COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline)-The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a state law limiting legal action by workers hurt on the job is constitutional.
Blumenthal to Conn. legislature: Feel free to tax
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says a tax on bonuses of more than $1 million given by banks that received federal bailout funds will hold up in court.
Brown urged to probe health care overhaul
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown is being urged by some Republicans to probe the federal health care overhaul signed today by President Barack Obama.
Judge upholds punitives award against asbestos attorneys
NATCHEZ, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge says two asbestos lawyers found to have committed fraud against one of the companies they sued must pay $210,000 in punitive damages.
Calif. AG candidate Kelly reports $3.4 million in war chest
Chris Kelly (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-Chris Kelly, the former Silicon Valley executive vying to be California's next attorney general, leads the race in cash-on-hand thanks to the $4 million he has given his campaign, reports show.
Obama signs health care overhaul; Republicans file lawsuit
Barack Obama (D) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A team of at least thirteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday, challenging the constitutionality of the health care reform legislation signed by President Barack Obama today.
AG Hood will seek re-election
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said Friday that he will run for re-election next year.
ATRA not on board with Ga. SC decision
Joyce ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - A national tort reform group is troubled by a Monday decision from the Georgia Supreme Court that struck down caps on noneconomic damages in medical malpractice lawsuits.
Delaware ranked best legal climate; West Virginia the worst
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-Delaware continues to have the best legal climate in the United States, while West Virginia still holds the distinction of having the most anti-business courts in the nation, a survey released today indicates.
Brown socks away campaign cash
Jerry Brown (D) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline)-California Attorney General Jerry Brown continues to sock away money for his general election race against either Republicans Meg Whitman or Steve Poizner, campaign finance disclosures indicate.
Cuomo suing tour bus service
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo plans to sue a Brooklyn-based tour bus service for allegedly charging consumers for services that were never provided and for failing to provide refunds after the company closed.
Coakley settles wages suit
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has announced a settlement with a construction company and its owner resolving allegations of violations of wage and hour laws.
Suthers' settlement nets restitution for consumers
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has reached a settlement, securing full restitution for victims of an alleged identity theft and commercial lending scheme.
Republican AGs plan to sue over health care bill
Jon Bruning (R-Neb.) WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline)-A group of at least a dozen Republican state attorneys general plan to file a lawsuit Tuesday, challenging the constitutionality of the health care reform passed by Congress