Heartland Institute weighs in on California lead paint case

by Chuck Simmons. May 05, 2009 01:03 PM.

CHICAGO -- A host of non-profit organizations have filed an amicus brief in a controversial lead paint case in California, arguing that a perilous precedent that would be set if public nuisance cases against manufacturers are allowed to go forward.

Rhode Island lawmaker, officials denounce McConnell nomination

by Chad King. May 01, 2009 05:17 PM.

PROVIDENCE -- One Rhode Island lawmaker and several state party officials have called the nomination of attorney Jack McConnell to the federal bench “extremely disappointing.”

California District Attorneys Assoc. urges court to uphold prosecutorial neutrality

by Chad King. May 01, 2009 04:49 PM.

SACRAMENTO -- The state’s largest organization of prosecutors filed an amicus brief Monday, arguing for neutrality by government agencies hiring private attorneys.

Would-be federal judge McConnell pursuing California public nuisance suit

by Chuck Simmons. April 30, 2009 02:00 PM.

SACRAMENTO -- Controversial Rhode Island attorney Jack McConnell, who lead the charge against paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams, is involved in yet another public nuisance claim.

Public Nuisance Fairness Coalition files amicus brief in lead paint case

by Ashley C. Stinnett. April 29, 2009 10:56 AM.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The State of California shouldn't hire private lawyers on contingency to prosecute citizens and businesses, this according to an amicus brief filed in the California Supreme Court today by the Public Nuisance Fairness Coalition (PNFC).