Novel uses of public nuisance and concerns over contingency arrangements were frequent themes for Public Nuisance Wire in 2009.
Public nuisance highlights
Anaheim seeks back taxes from online travel companies
Several Texas cities recently triumphed over online travel companies in court, obtaining a $20 million award for allegedly delinquent hotel taxes. But city officials in Anaheim, Calif. pursuing a similar course may not be so lucky.
Contingency arrangements undermine governmental neutrality
The amicus brief submitted in August by the National Paint & Coatings Association (NPCA) in Pennsylvania v. Janssen Pharmaceutica is an excellent companion piece to Janssen’s January application for extraordinary relief.
Possible federal judge opened checkbook for 13 senators
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Since 2000, trial lawyer Jack McConnell has contributed to the campaigns of 13 current U.S. senators who may eventually help make him a federal judge.
Public nuisance suits can have negative consequences
In an exclusive interview with Public Nuisance Wire, Lisa Perrochet of Horvitz & Levy explains some of the negative consequences of public nuisance suits.
Will Santa Clara learn from Rhode Island?
Last July, the Supreme Court of Rhode Island held that the state “cannot allege” facts sufficient to state a claim for common law public nuisance against lead pigment manufacturers. In the upcoming Santa Clara v. ARCO case, the same rules may apply.
McConnell tapped tobacco war chest to fund 9-year lead paint battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - For nine years prospective federal judge nominee Jack McConnell battled paint makers with boundless powers he received from attorneys general he helped elect.
AVALA, King spar over outside counsel process
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Legal Newsline) - Alabama Attorney General Troy King should open state legal contracts to a bidding process and stop putting political pressure on the state Supreme Court, the executive director of a legal reform group said Wednesday.
Legalizing theft by lawsuit
In light of subsequent actions against lead paint and asbestos manufacturers, a 2001 commentary by Robert Levy of the Cato Institute on contingency-fee arrangements seems positively prescient.
Contingency arrangement violates separation of powers, due process
Janssen’s January application to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for extraordinary relief in the case of Pennsylvania v. Janssen Pharmaceutica makes a compelling argument against contingency arrangements between governments and private attorneys.
Contingency Controversy Highlights Larger Problem
As the October 21st date for oral arguments in the notorious case between Janssen Pharmaceutica and the state of Pennsylvania nears, contingency contracts between states and law firms remain a hot button issue.
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