News from 2011
Stay ordered against new cigarette warning labels
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge on Monday granted a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in a case that challenged the constitutionality of new, graphic cigarette warning labels.
Dow alleges Ponzi scheme against the elderly
Dow NEWARK, N.J. (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Attorney General Paula Dow has filed charges against a handful of individuals allegedly involved in a Ponzi scheme targeting elderly investors, including an attorney who was once the managing partner of a New Jersey law firm.
AGs of Mississippi, Kentucky seeking re-election
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Voters in Mississippi will decide Tuesday if they want another four years of Jim Hood, the state attorney general whose time in office has caused plenty of controversy.
3M requests discovery in Lanny Davis case
Davis WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A legal war between former Clinton adviser - and Fox News contributor - attorney Lanny Davis and 3M Co. continues with a new shot fired by the business giant.
Coca Cola worker wins suit against union
Mix HOUSTON, Pa. (Legal Newsline) - A Coca-Cola worker has won a settlement worth more than $4,000 after he was fired from his job for not paying his full union membership and dues payments.
N.Y. firm faces Mass. lawsuit over hazardous waste trucking
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a lawsuit Friday against a New York trucking company that allegedly failed to pay $330,000 in hazardous waste transport fees.
Conn. AG joining review of power company's response
Jepsen HARTFORD, Conn. (Legal Newsline) - Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen said Sunday his office is now involved in a review of Connecticut Light & Power Co.'s response to a prolonged power outage caused by a rare October snowstorm.
Mass. AG settles with Ryder Truck over wage discrepancies
Coakley BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced a settlement Friday with two companies to resolve allegations that they failed to pay more than $225,000 in vacation wages to separated or terminated employees.
Wisconsin AG obtains consent judgment over gas sales violations
Van Hollen MADISON, Wis. (Legal Newsline) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced Friday his office obtained a consent judgment against a gas station convenience store company for an alleged gas sales violations.
Nev. SC resolves redistricting dispute
Miller CARSON CITY, Nev. (Legal Newsline) - The Nevada Supreme Court on Friday denied a petition by Secretary of State Ross Miller to intervene in a court-conducted redistricting process.
Harris calls for head of federal agency to 'step aside'
Harris SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) - California Attorney General Kamala Harris, who has exited nationwide mortgage settlement talks, is now telling the head of a federal agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to "step aside" if he won't help homeowners.
AGs say FTC law needs to be better enforced
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - A group of attorneys general sent a letter Friday to the Federal Trade Commission and its Bureau of Competition, asking them to better enforce the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Madigan has problem with calling cards
Madigan CHICAGO (Legal Newsline) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced lawsuits on Thursday against two companies for allegedly marketing prepaid calling cards to consumers that offered up to 50 percent fewer minutes than advertised.
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.