News from September 2010
N.J. sen. says tort reform will be 'cornerstone' of economic boost
Lesniak TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A Democratic New Jersey lawmaker on Thursday said tort reform proposals will be key in getting the state's economy to rebound.
Ind. SC: BMV didn't redefine 'legal name'
Shepard INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - The Indiana Supreme Court ruled last week that the state's Bureau of Motor Vehicles was right to revoke or threaten to revoke the driver's licenses or identification cards of individuals whose names didn't match those on Social Security cards.
McKenna settlement yields refunds for six
McKenna SEATTLE (Legal Newsline) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna announced on Thursday that he has settled with a graphic designer who allegedly failed to deliver goods he had sold to consumers online.
Colo. SC affirms defense fees ruling in class action
Mullarkey DENVER (Legal Newsline) - The Colorado Supreme Court has affirmed an appeals court ruling on attorney fees in a case involving a class action lawsuit brought against the city and county of Denver.
Clinton backs Brown in Calif. gov race
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - Bill Clinton has endorsed California gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown, even after Brown got in a dig at the former Democratic president over the weekend.
Pulse stopped in Cuomo settlement
Cuomo NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that he has reached a $100,000 settlement with a software company that allegedly sold children's private online conversations to marketing agencies.
Obama's judicial picks sent back to Senate
McConnell WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama recently sent five judicial nominations, including Rhode Island plaintiffs lawyer Jack McConnell to become a federal judge, back to the U.S. Senate.
Election roundup: Ayotte advances, R.I. Dems pick Kilmartin
Ayotte CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - Former New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly Ayotte was named the winner in the state's Republican primary for U.S. Senate.
Janssen, W.Va. AG argue $4.5M case before state SC
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals on Wednesday heard oral arguments from state Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office and pharmaceutical company Janssen Pharmaceutica.
Cuccinelli rails against Obama administration at Tea Party rally
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WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, in remarks at a Tea Party rally on the Washington mall, said state attorneys general are the "last line of defense" in protecting the U.S. Constitution from the federal government.
Coakley wants a look at power company's finances
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Wednesday that her office is requesting the Department of Public Utilities reject National Grid's $104 million rate hike request for its three local gas distribution subsidiaries.
Blumenthal gets involved in merger
Blumenthal HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal announced on Wednesday that he believes utility customers in the state should be shielded from rate increases if a takeover of two companies goes through.
Schneiderman wins N.Y. AG primary; Cuomo has opponent
Schneiderman ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - The five-way race for the Democratic nomination for New York attorney general was a close one, with state Sen. Eric Schneiderman pulling out the victory.
Punitives struck in Ala. case
Bolin MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - The Alabama Supreme Court has struck down a punitive damages award against Galaxy Cablevision in a lawsuit involving a minor whose leg was cut by an exposed wire while playing basketball.
Oral arguments held in health care challenge
McCollum PENSACOLA, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Twenty states and the National Federation of Independent Business made their arguments on Tuesday as to why their lawsuit challenging health care reform should continue.
Cheese company settles Wis. lawsuit
Van Hollen REESEVILLE, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Tuesday that his office has reached an agreement with a Dodge County cheese company that allegedly violated water management laws in the state.
Miller settles with fundraiser
Miller DES MOINES, Iowa (Legal Newsline) - Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller announced on Monday that a professional fundraising company has agreed to pay a $15,000 fine and change how it solicits donations.
Schneiderman contributor sued Cuomo
Schneiderman ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York attorney general candidate Eric Schneiderman took $10,000 in donations from a city condo developer who unsuccessfully sued current state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office this year, records show.
AG Brown pokes fun at Clinton, apologizes
Brown SACRAMENTO (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown, in the wake of a controversial television ad from his opponent Meg Whitman, is now criticizing former President Bill Clinton.
Sports-betting site engaged in gambling, Wash. SC says
Chambers OLYMPIA, Wash. (Legal Newsline) - The Washington Supreme Court, in an opinion filed earlier this month, concluded that a sports-betting website engaged in professional gambling, reversing a decision by the state's Court of Appeals.