CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) - An attorney with a history in health care matters has filed to run for West Virginia Attorney General against incumbent Democrat Darrell McGraw.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - A bill that would require plaintiffs in asbestos lawsuits to disclose the claims they've made for recovery to bankruptcy trusts passed the Ohio House of Representatives Wednesday.

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The House Judiciary Committee will have a hearing Feb. 15 over the constitutionality of recent recess appointments by President Barack Obama.

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee has sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder expressing concern over the Department of Justice's settlement with Countrywide Financia.

WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - House Republicans say they are preparing legislation that would replace President Barack Obama's much maligned health care law.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Legal Newsline) - Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a lawsuit on Thursday against a Delray Beach company and its principal for allegedly falsely advertising scam protection services.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Legal Newsline) - Ed Martin, a candidate for U.S. Congress, has decided to leave that race and instead run for Missouri attorney general.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Legal Newsline) - The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by the state's Lottery Commission in a lawsuit over certain trademarked phrases.