News from September 2011
Fla. chief justice seeks additional court funding
Canady LLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) -- Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Canady has asked Gov. Rick Scott for more funding so the state's courts can continue to operate.
N.H. AG: Hospitals can't sue for Medicaid payments
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) -- New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney, in response to a lawsuit filed by 10 state hospitals, says federal Medicaid law cannot overrule the state's laws.
Calif. AG urged to reject proposed settlement with banks
Harris SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- A group of California union leaders, politicians and activists are calling for state Attorney General Kamala Harris to reject a settlement with the nation's five top mortgage servicers.
Defense Bar opposes W.Va. judge's decision
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A group of defense attorneys says a protective order entered by a West Virginia court will "seriously and unnecessarily" impede the ability of law enforcement and insurers to protect businesses and consumers from insurance fraud.
Schuette, other AGs file brief in dispute with feds
Schuette ATLANTA (Legal Newsline) - Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette and 13 of his colleagues are supporting the Alabama Attorney General's Office in its fight with the federal government over monies earned in Medicaid lawsuits.
Del. AG objects to $8.5B Bank of America settlement
Biden DOVER, Del. (Legal Newsline) - Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden announced Thursday his objection to a proposed settlement between Bank of America and the Bank of New York Mellon.
Report: Wis. justices to focus on camaraderie
Abrahamson MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - The Wisconsin Supreme Court, mired in drama in recent months, agreed Wednesday to work better together.
Pa. AG brings charges against sewage treatment supervisor
Kelly HARRISBURG, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly announced Tuesday that agents from the Environmental Crimes Section filed charges against a Delaware man.
Huckabee campaigns for P'Pool
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Legal Newsline) - Todd P'Pool, the Republican candidate for Kentucky attorney general, is getting plenty of GOP support while campaigning this week.
Ind. AG plans to take on political robo-calls
Zoeller INDIANAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller said Wednesday the state will appeal a federal court ruling that would prevent Indiana from enforcing its longstanding law prohibiting out-of-state political robo-calls to residents.
Coakley proposes conditions of utility merger
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has recommended that the approval of a proposed merger between NStar and Northeast Utilities be subject to certain conditions to ensure that customers reap the benefits.
Ill. suit over light cigarettes reopened
Tillery SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Legal Newsline) - The Illinois Supreme Court on Wednesday declined review of an appellate court's decision allowing plaintiffs to ask a lower court to reopen a case against cigarette maker Philip Morris.
Dow, other N.J. agencies team against gas stations owner
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow announced a coordinated enforcement action on Thursday against the owner of five gas stations with a history of Motor Fuels law violations.
Civil penalty assessed against 7-Eleven
Koster JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a consent judgment on Wednesday against 7-Eleven for alleged violations of the Missouri Air Conservation Act at nine of its Missouri stores.
Merck paying $1.6M in Idaho settlement
Wasden BOISE (Legal Newsline) - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a settlement on Thursday with a prescription drug manufacturer resolving allegations related to the average wholesale price reported by the company.
Rasmussen Poll: One-third of voters like Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - Voters continue to give the U.S. Supreme Court a lukewarm review, the Rasmussen Reports polling firm announced last week.
S.C. internet advertising co. settles with Fla. AG
Bondi TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced an $800,000 settlement Tuesday with an internet-based advertising company headquartered in Columbia, S.C., for allegedly neglecting to include sufficient disclosures and violating federal law.
Vermont AG settles with Maine firm over misrepresentations
Sorrell MONTPELIER, Vt. (Legal Newsline) - Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell announced a settlement Tuesday with a West Paris, Maine-based compostable products company that allegedly misrepresented the availability of local composting options for its products.
N.H. AG files suit against developer over subdivision
Delaney CONCORD, N.H. (Legal Newsline) - New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney announced Tuesday that his office has filed a lawsuit against a housing developer that allegedly violated the Land Sales Full Disclosure Act and the Consumer Protection Act.
Coakley, lawmakers testify in support of director pay bill
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) -- Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says she supports legislation that would prohibit state-based public charities from compensating their board of directors unless they obtain approval from her office.