News from November 2011
Wis. businesses paying $152K
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced on Thursday that an Appleton developer and a Kaukauna business have been ordered to pay $152,500 for allegedly placing unpermitted structures and riprap without permits.
N.H. AG reaches agreement with contractor
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced on Friday that his office has entered into an assurance of discontinuance with a Litchfield-based contracting business and its owner.
Kentucky AG candidate gets Palin endorsement
P'Pool MADISONVILLE, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Former Vice Presidential nominee Sarah Palin is supporting Todd P'Pool for Kentucky Attorney General.
Ariz. SC justice nominated to federal appeals court
Hurwitz WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - President Barack Obama has nominated Arizona Supreme Court Justice Andrew David Hurwitz to serve on a federal appeals court.
N.C. AG says rate hike will hurt residents
Cooper RALEIGH, N.C. (Legal Newsline) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper said Thursday his office has intervened in a case over a proposed increase to electricity rates.
Former Ohio AG Dann testifies before panel
Dann CLEVELAND (Legal Newsline) - A three-member Ohio disciplinary panel, following a hearing Thursday, will decide whether former state Attorney General Marc Dann should have his law license suspended.
Critics say W.Va. AG should be accountable for Medicaid gap
McGraw CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A growing number of West Virginians -- lawmakers, politicians and citizen groups -- say state Attorney General Darrell McGraw needs to be held more accountable for a gaping hole in the state's Medicaid budget.
N.D. AG says Minn. anti-global warming law will hurt his state
Stenehjem BISMARCK, N.D. (Legal Newsline) - North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he has filed a lawsuit against neighboring Minnesota over its anti-global warming law.
Ill. AG seeks probe of Exelon-Constellation merger
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Tuesday to examine how a proposed merger between Exelon and Constellation might affect the state's power markets.
Mass. landlord agrees to disability policies
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that one of the state's largest residential landlords has agreed to implement new policies to resolve allegations that the company discriminated against a tenant with disabilities.
Ind. AG will testify against cell phone bill
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced on Wednesday that he will lobby Congress on Friday against a federal bill related to telephone privacy rights.
Zoeller expected to testify in D.C. on robo-call bill
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is expected to testify Friday in opposition to proposed federal legislation aiming to strike down the state's Do Not Call and Do Not Fax laws.
BP to pay Texas $50 million for illegal emissions
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday that BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to pay the State $50 million for illegal emissions following an explosion and fire at its Texas City refinery.
Third Circuit again tosses fine over Super Bowl nip-slip
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld its decision to throw out a fine against CBS Corp. for the "nine-sixteenths of one second" exposure of Janet Jackson's breast during the 2004 Super Bowl halftime show.
Ky. woman chases Mothman event after injuries
A Mothman statue in Point Pleasant POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - A Kentucky woman's fall at an event celebrating the mythical Mothman of West Virginia has resulted in a lawsuit against its co-hosts.
Texas AG says Obama, EPA need to cool it with regulations
Abbott AUSTIN, Texas (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is wondering why the federal government isn't using his state's plan as a model for creating jobs.
Another opening on Oregon Supreme Court
Durham SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) - Oregon Supreme Court Justice Robert Durham says he will not run for reelection.
Coakly announces judgment against real estate attorney
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced on Friday that a Marblehead real estate attorney has been found liable for his involvement in a foreclosure rescue scheme.
Mo. AG announces consent judgment against dog breeder
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a consent judgment on Wednesday against a Ray County dog breeder for alleged violations of the Animal Care Facilities Act and the Canine Cruelty Prevention Act.
Wis. chief justice says court drama is in past
Abrahamson WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson says the Court will focus on rebuilding the public's trust and confidence this term.