News from 2011
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.
DeWine weighs in on brine treatment permits
DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced on Tuesday that he has determined that certain permits governing treatment and disposal of brine from oil and gas wells were not issued legally.
BP, Transocean question U.S. government's role in oil spill
Barbier NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Deepwater Horizon operator BP and rig owner Transocean, trading blame for last year's oil spill, aim to drag Uncle Sam into the dispute.
Drug stores: No excuse for delay in class action
Glasser MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) - A group of drug stores is objecting to a federal magistrate judge's recommendation that a class action lawsuit filed against it by a West Virginia firm should be heard in state court.
Ohio appealing ruling in case against credit rating agencies
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - Attorneys for five Ohio pension funds are not accepting a ruling that dismissed former state Attorney General Richard Cordray's lawsuit against the three major credit rating agencies.
Autoparts worker petitions NLRB against union
Mix LEVITTOWN, NY (Legal Newsline) - An automobile parts manufacturing worker petitioned the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to halt an unpopular local union from collecting dues and representing him and his coworkers.
N.J. group says Philly's problems spreading
TRENTON, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - A new report says southern New Jersey's business owners are worried about the legal climate they're facing.
Ill. AG files lawsuit over train derailment
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Bureau County State's Attorney Patrick Herrmann announced a lawsuit on Monday against Iowa Interstate Railroad Ltd. for alleged environmental violations.