News from January 2011
Conn. bar proposes change to AG qualifications
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - The Connecticut Bar Association says lawmakers should decide on the qualifications of an attorney general candidate, and not the courts.
Neb. AG files for U.S. Senate run
Bruning LINCOLN, Neb. (Legal Newsline) - Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning has decided to run for the U.S. Senate in 2012.
Utah AG undergoing chemotherapy
Shurtleff SALT LAKE CITY (Legal Newsline) - Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff shared with a Salt Lake City television station on Monday that he has started chemotherapy treatments.
U.S. SC hears water dispute between states
Bullock WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Monday from attorneys for Montana and Wyoming in a dispute over the division of water from the Yellowstone River and its tributaries.
Wis. company penalized $15K
Van Hollen LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Monday that a power company will be required to pay $15,000 for allegedly failing to comply with requirements for one of its facilities.
Koster wants compensation for cable customers
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced Friday that he has expressed concerns to a cable provider on behalf of state subscribers possibly being affected by a dispute the company is having with a local network.
Swanson files 'cramming' lawsuit
Swanson ST. PAUL, Minn. (Legal Newsline) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced on Friday that she has filed a lawsuit against a company that allegedly engaged in unlawful "cramming" by adding over $15 per month to the phone bills of Minnesota consumers.
Nickles joins former law firm
Nickles WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Law firm Covington & Burling LLP announced last week that former District of Columbia Attorney General Peter Nickles has rejoined the firm as senior counsel.
Oklahoma will challenge health care reform
Pruitt OKLAHOMA CITY (Legal Newsline) - Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt announced on Friday that he will file a lawsuit against the federal government challenging the constitutionality of President Barack Obama's federal health care reform law.
Ill. Central again argues for $1M from asbestos lawyers
Daniel Mulholland, of Forman Perry Watkins Krutz & Tardy, litigated the fraud case against the two asbestos attorneys. NATCHEZ, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - The company that successfully argued fraud on the part of asbestos lawyers is reiterating that it is owed nearly $1 million in attorneys fees.
Lawsuit lending bill shot down in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois' so-called "Lawsuit Loan Shark" bill failed by a large margin during a House floor vote Thursday night.
XM Brands settles with Florida
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Thursday that she has reached a settlement with an Internet company that allegedly engaged in deceptive marketing practices.
Schneiderman suing Pa. power plant
Schneiderman NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Thursday that he is suing a major Pennsylvania electric power plant over multiple violations of the federal Clean Air Act.
Col. AG reaches agreement with Facebook, plans own page
Suthers DENVER (Legal Newsline) - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers announced this week that his office has worked with Facebook to modify its stated terms and conditions for state agencies.
Ark. AG wants crackdown on sports agents
McDaniel LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced on Thursday that a piece of his legislative agenda this year will be a bill that toughens penalties on unscrupulous sports agents.
Cordray says charity a front for scam
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray announced on Friday that he has filed a lawsuit against three individuals who allegedly violated the state's Consumer Sales Practices Act.
Incoming Ill. rep not a fan of lawsuit lenders bill
Kay SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - A piece of legislation that some say would expand opportunities for personal injury attorneys was expected to pass out of the Illinois House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Bondi asked to get involved in pallet wars
Bondi ORLANDO, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - New Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi is being asked to investigate the wood pallet industry by a rival company that claims former U.S. Sen. Chris Dodd should be "ashamed" of the testimony he gave on his way out of office.
McConnell, others renominated by Obama
McConnell WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama has renominated several possible federal judges, including Rhode Island trial lawyer Jack McConnell.
Madigan pursuing oil spill case
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Wednesday that a preliminary injunction has been granted against two pipeline companies that were allegedly responsible for a recent oil spill.