schwarzenegger: high profile may lead to successful reformsCalifornia Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has outlined a controversial plan to raise $450m (£244m) by taking 75% of all punitive damages awarded in court cases in the state.

The proposal, which has drawn fierce criticism from Californian lawyers, would see the state receive 75% of awards handed out by Californian juries for loss or personal injury and limiting the awards to one per case.