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News from the Virginia Attorney General Race--Former Attorney General Jerry Kilgore Endorses John Brownlee for Attorney General in 2009
Former Virginia Attorney General Jerry Kilgore announced this morning that he has endorsed John Brownlee's bid to secure the Republican nomination for that post...

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson Fires Suspended Assistant Attorney General Amy Lawler
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA - A government lawyer who accused Attorney General Lori Swanson of pushing ethical boundaries was fired Tuesday, coinciding with the release of a report discrediting claims that two lawsuits related to mortgage foreclosures were crafted to suit a public-relations strategy...

"Eric Holder pushed for controversial clemency; As deputy attorney general in 1999, Holder -- now attorney general nominee -- pressed subordinates to drop objections to clemency for 16 members of violent Puerto Rican nationalist organizations"
"Eric Holder pushed for controversial clemency; As deputy attorney general in 1999, Holder -- now attorney general nominee -- pressed subordinates to drop objections to clemency for 16 members of violent Puerto Rican nationalist organizations": This article appears today in The Los Angeles Times.

Connecticut Attorney General May Pursue Damages to the General Economy of the State
The Connecticut Supreme Court recently held that the Connecticut Attorney General may pursue ?damages to its general economy caused by violations of the Connecticut Antitrust Act...

First Impressions Of U.S. Attorney General Holder Positive for State Attorneys General
Source: Crime and Justice News, March 12, 2009. "After their first meeting with new U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, state attorneys general say they are hopeful they can forge better relations with Washington, D...

ATTY GENERAL: "Attorney General Conway Announces Supreme Court Decision Supporting Consumers"
Attorney General Conway Announces Supreme Court Decision Supporting Consumers Attorney General Jack Conway today commended a recent decision by the Kentucky Supreme Court upholding a verdict against a used car dealer who violated the Kentucky Consumer Protection Act in its dealings with a young couple.

How to collect a personal loan from a spouse?
You local court will probably have someone to offer you some assistance as you p...

How to make a landlord honor an option to buy provision in the lease (OH)?
Most leases are written as a one year agreement, if neither party elects to form...

If my stepmother goes on Medicaid, can they take my father's house and assets if they have been separated for many years but are still legally married (NJ)?
if medicaid up there is the same as in sc, they willnot take the houses. medicai...

Our landlord just put our rental on sale. We have been excellent tenants and have never had issues with rent payments. We do not want realtors bringing clients into our home when we are not present. Recieved a letter fro
Landlords have a right under law to enter dwellings during normal daylight hours...

How to prevent an arrest from appearing in the local newspaper?
Dont know the law in Minnesota but in most jurisdictions an arrest is a matter o...