Attorney News
Holiday parents hire libel lawyer
A couple who had their children taken into temporary care while on holiday hire a libel lawyer. (Sun, 18 May 2008 12:23:19 GMT)
Judge: Former attorney can’t testify
MONTROSE — JetAway’s attempt to have its former attorney testify was neither “usual” nor timely under trial rules, Judge James Schum said Tuesday. (Sun, 18 May 2008 10:33:21 GMT)
'We've spoken', says Mokbel's ex-lawyer
The former lawyer for Tony Mokbel has lashed out at public comments made about the recaptured fugitive since his enforced return to Australia, describing them as "highly disparaging". (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:52:25 GMT)
'We've spoken', says Mokbel's ex-lawyer
The former lawyer for Tony Mokbel has lashed out at public comments made about the recaptured fugitive since his enforced return to Australia. (Sun, 18 May 2008 09:39:41 GMT)
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott favors requiring voters to produce photo IDs
AUSTIN – In a brief to the U.S. Supreme Court supporting tougher voter-identification laws, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott cited the potential for fraud as a reason to require photo IDs. (Sun, 18 May 2008 08:10:03 GMT)
Kohring gets new lawyer
The former state representative now has a court-appointed lawyer. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:11:39 GMT)
Don't let jurors read book by Wall, lawyer says
A lawyer for the star witness in the criminal case against Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs said her new book should not be allowed to interfere with the prosecution of her ex-husband. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:09:06 GMT)
Attorney indicted on theft charges
An indigent defense attorney has been indicted on charges he submitted fake paperwork to bilk thousands of dollars from Gwinnett County. (Sun, 18 May 2008 07:05:49 GMT)
Van Buren Attorney Fires Back
Van Buren City Attorney N. Donald Jenkins has filed a response, counterclaim and motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him and his Alma-based law firm by a former employee of the firm. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:46:53 GMT)
Lewisboro town board, town attorney at odds over attorney's length of service
LEWISBORO - The Town Board has been at odds with the town attorney over when her tenure began - an impasse that affects whether she's entitled to municipal health-care coverage after retiring. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:36:46 GMT)
State's attorney launches new anti-drunken driving program
ST. CHARLES - State's Attorney John Barsanti announced Wednesday a new initiative to obtain warrants for blood samples from suspected drunken drivers who refuse breath tests when they are pulled over. (Sun, 18 May 2008 06:19:45 GMT)
Texas attorney general's two-year effort fails to unravel large-scale voter-fraud schemes
AUSTIN – More than two years ago, Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott pledged to root out what he called an epidemic of voter fraud in Texas. He established a special unit in his office, tapped a $1.4 million federal crime-fighting grant and dispatched investigators. (Sun, 18 May 2008 05:54:23 GMT)
Attorney general hopeful stops here
Greg Zoeller, a Republican candidate for Indiana attorney general, campaigned Friday among Vanderburgh County delegates to the GOP state convention in June. (Sun, 18 May 2008 05:27:28 GMT)
Lawyer claims not told of court date
A lawyer criticised by a judge for discourtesy for failing to attend the Tauranga District Court on Friday claims neither he nor his client were told of the hearing. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:35:34 GMT)
Attorney general's office deserve some kudos - Plain Dealing
It's easy to forget, in the wake of Marc Dann's graceless exit from public office, that he was right about one thing. He was right that there are 1,400 employees in the attorney general's office who are doing great work on behalf of the people of Ohio. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:07:27 GMT)
U.S. Attorney inquiry into retirement deal to finish soon
The failed deal that led to the 2005 ouster of a former chairman of the New Hampshire Retirement System's board remains under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office and the criminal unit of the state attorney general's office, investigators said last week. U.S. (Sun, 18 May 2008 04:06:25 GMT)
Lawyer claims not told of court date
A lawyer criticised by a judge for discourtesy for failing to attend the Tauranga District Court on Friday claims neither he nor his client were told of the hearing. (Sun, 18 May 2008 03:50:37 GMT)
Lawyer complains about lack of notification
A lawyer criticised by a judge for discourtesy for failing to attend the Tauranga District Court on Friday says neither he nor his client were told of the hearing. (Sun, 18 May 2008 01:38:39 GMT)
Lawyer Keeps Arkansas License After Lying to Army
LITTLE ROCK (AP) - The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has allowed a lawyer to keep his license although he lied to Army investigators when he was working for the military as a civilian attorney in the Middle East. (Sun, 18 May 2008 01:30:13 GMT)
Xue to argue he didn't kill his wife -- lawyer
The Auckland man facing murder charges who was on the run in the United States for five months will argue he didn't kill his wife. (Sun, 18 May 2008 01:10:33 GMT)
Attorney: Hutson didn't break no-contact rule
Councilman Hut Hutson did not break a black-out rule banning him from speaking with an ambulance company vying for an exclusive contract, according to a memorandum issued Friday by the city attorney. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:47:15 GMT)
NZ runner denied natural justice - lawyer
Marathon runner Liza Hunter-Galvan takes her first proper step tomorrow in her attempt to overturn Athletics New Zealand's refusal to send her to the Beijing Olympics - with one lawyer now claiming her exclusion is a breach of natural justice and some athletics clubs pushing for law changes that could unseat ANZ's head selector. (Sat, 17 May 2008 23:14:59 GMT)
Possible Replacements for Ohio Attorney General
Democrats (would be appointed by Gov. Ted Strickland and likely run for the post in a November special election): -Ben Espy, executive attorney general under Dann, former state lawmaker. (Sat, 17 May 2008 22:29:22 GMT)
Iowa attorney general sues direct-mail operator
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit Friday against a Pennsylvania man accused of deceiving older Iowans through direct mailings. (Sat, 17 May 2008 21:44:48 GMT)
Attorney: Book shouldn't affect polygamy sect member's trial
An attorney for a woman who helped convict polygamist leader Warren Jeffs says a book she has written should not interfere with the prosecution of the teen bride's cousin and former husband. (Sat, 17 May 2008 20:39:11 GMT)
Lawyer Keeps Arkansas License After Lying To Army
The Arkansas Supreme Court Committee on Professional Conduct has allowed a lawyer to keep his license although he lied to Army investigators when he was working for the military as a civilian attorney in the Middle East. (Sat, 17 May 2008 20:06:09 GMT)
Attorney: Book Won't Interfere With Polygamy Prosecution
An attorney for Elissa Wall says her book won't impede the prosecution of the teen bride's cousin and former husband. 12:12 p.m. (Sat, 17 May 2008 19:15:26 GMT)
Attorney general defends record
STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) - Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says his office is not bringing "activist, liberal lawsuits" like he claimed his Democratic predecessor did. (Sat, 17 May 2008 17:00:52 GMT)
Attorney general defends record
Associated Press - May 17, 2008 12:45 PM ET STEVENS POINT, Wis. (AP) - Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says his office is not bringing "activist, liberal lawsuits" like he claimed... (Sat, 17 May 2008 16:45:21 GMT)
Duran shooting case sent to county attorney
The case of a young man shot and killed in a Sunnyside home last October has been sent to the Coconino County Attorney for review after nearly six months of investigation. (Sat, 17 May 2008 15:10:49 GMT)
Zim attorney-general sacked
Harare - Zimbabwe's suspended attorney-general was formally dismissed on Friday for misconduct after he met with a former top banker who was on the police wanted list, the government said. (Sat, 17 May 2008 12:34:03 GMT)
Attorney Indicted On Theft Charges
An indigent defense attorney is accused of submitting fake paperwork to bilk money from Gwinnett County. (Sat, 17 May 2008 11:47:02 GMT)
Jennifer Utovich, staffer linked to Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, blocked from rescinding resignation
Columbus- Just hours after submitting her written resignation on May 1, Jessica Utovich, the staffer romantically linked to former Attorney General Marc Dann, tried to rescind the offer. (Sat, 17 May 2008 11:17:01 GMT)
Attorney challenges evidence
The attorney representing a man charged in the death of a Cambridge City teen wants his client's remarks to police thrown out, claiming Leonard Dickey was insufficiently advised of his Miranda rights at the time of his arrest. (Sat, 17 May 2008 11:10:22 GMT)
Salina attorney Mike Sheahon suspended indefinitely
Salinan attorney Michael Sheahon has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Kansas, the Kansas Supreme Court decided in an opinion handed down Friday. (Sat, 17 May 2008 10:24:05 GMT)
Lawyer criticizes client's jailing
A lawyer Friday said Onondaga County law enforcement officials are improperly jailing his client on a stolen check case while trying to build a homicide case against him. (Sat, 17 May 2008 09:20:00 GMT)
Accomplished Santa Cruz attorney tapped for judge; Scotts Valley prosecutor also gets position
A Santa Cruz civil attorney will join the Superior Court bench, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger announced Friday afternoon. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:42:31 GMT)
U.S. attorney praises verdict in Modesto marijuan store case
U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott on Friday called two Modesto medical marijuana providers the "poster children" for problems with California's Compassionate Use law. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:32:11 GMT)
Labor attorney to quit if law partner is elected GOP chief
The likelihood that former Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley will seek the chairmanship of the county Republican Party has led the county's labor attorney to announce that he will not seek reappointment should Oxley win the post. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:27:03 GMT)
Man hires attorney in child drug case
LOUISA -- The Louisa County man whose toddlers tested positive for cocaine last month informed a judge presiding over his case that he has hired an attorney. (Sat, 17 May 2008 08:13:45 GMT)
County fires labor lawyer who oversaw negotiations
MONTICELLO — County lawmakers have fired the Albany lawyer who represented Sullivan in labor contract negotiations since the late 1980s, alleging he stifled communication between legislators and union brass. (Sat, 17 May 2008 06:14:59 GMT)
Attorney, trucker vie for seat
An attorney focused on bringing power back to local government and a truck driver frustrated with current leaders are the Republican candidates vying for the District 17 senate seat. (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:22:14 GMT)
Lawyer Loves Fiddlin' Around
Paul Carr, a lawyer, brims with laughter and a joie de vivre - a joy in life that permeates his conversation. (Sat, 17 May 2008 04:08:08 GMT)
Ex-Speaker Hires Lawyer in Inquiry
Gifford Miller has hired a criminal defense lawyer to represent him in a federal investigation into the City Council’s longstanding practice of allocating millions of dollars to phantom nonprofit groups. (Sat, 17 May 2008 03:16:52 GMT)
Attorney, husband face drug charges
Two days after their home was raided by Pasquotank County sheriff's deputies, a local attorney and her husband were both charged with four drug trafficking felonies. (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:56:12 GMT)
Former Justice lawyer pulls name for Federal Elections Commission post
WASHINGTON -- Hans von Spakovsky, a former Justice Department lawyer who became a lightning rod for partisan wrangling over an alleged Bush administration voter suppression campaign, pulled his name from consideration for a seat on the FEC (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:16:19 GMT)
City attorney: Hutson didn't violate order on city contract
A city attorney said Tempe City Council incumbent candidate Hut Hutson did not violate an order prohibiting communication with ambulance company representatives who were competing for a lucrative city contract. (Sat, 17 May 2008 02:13:57 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General says he didn't mislead governor's aide
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is defending himself against statements by Gov. Ted Strickland that Dann misled the governor's chief of staff about his extramarital affair with an employee. (Sat, 17 May 2008 01:30:54 GMT)
United States Attorney Will Look At Criminal Charges Against Mine Owners
United States Attorney for Utah, Brett Tolman is looking into criminal charges against Crandall Canyon Mine operators. The families of the six men who died in the mine last August... (Sat, 17 May 2008 00:21:32 GMT)
Salina attorney Mike Sheahon suspended indefinitely
MICHAEL STRAND Salinan attorney Michael Sheahon has been indefinitely suspended from practicing law in Kansas, the Kansas Supreme Court decided in an opinion handed down Friday. (Sat, 17 May 2008 00:08:20 GMT)
Iowa Attorney General Sues Penn. Direct-Mail Operator
DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania man accused of deceiving older Iowans through direct mailings. (Fri, 16 May 2008 23:34:22 GMT)
Attorney: Thiel's Case Hinges on Her Mental State
An attorney who is not associated with Brenda Thiel's case says he only sees one option for her defense. (Fri, 16 May 2008 23:30:20 GMT)
Iowa attorney general sues Penn. direct-mail operator
Associated Press - May 16, 2008 7:14 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office has filed a lawsuit against a Pennsylvania man accused of deceiving older Iowans through... (Fri, 16 May 2008 23:24:45 GMT)
Monmouth County labor attorney might not seek reappointment
The possibility that former Monmouth County Sheriff Joseph W. Oxley could seek the chairmanship of the county Republican Party has led the county's labor attorney to announce that he will not seek reappointment should Oxley win the post. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:48:54 GMT)
Columbus attorney arrested by Hamilton Twp. officer sentenced for sex offenses
A Columbus attorney arrested by a Hamilton Twp. police officer has been sentenced to jail for sex offenses, according to Warren County Prosecutor Rachel Hutzel. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:37:19 GMT)
Former Attorney General Helps Wife Sell Dishes Online
Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann spent his first day after resigning helping his wife with her business selling dishes online. (Fri, 16 May 2008 20:31:42 GMT)
County Attorney seeks death penalty in Serial Shootings case
County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced today that his office intends to seek the death penalty against Dale Hausner in connection with the November 11, 2005, shooting death of Nathaniel Schoffner, who was killed while walking near 20th Street and Monroe in Phoenix. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:39:01 GMT)
Former Microsoft lawyer Neukom to head SF Giants
William Neukom, Microsoft's top lawyer during its landmark antitrust trial is slated to take over as managing general partner of the baseball team, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:34:28 GMT)
Referee seeks file in lawyer discipline case
In a test of how far the state's Office of Lawyer Regulation can go to keep its investigations secret, a referee in a disciplinary case has ordered the agency to let him inspect the case file — so far to no avail. The agency on Monday denied referee Stanley Hack access to the file, saying confidentiality rules "specifically do not allow the OLR director to permit a referee to inspect OLR ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:33:43 GMT)
Lawyer Client believed aboriginal wasn't drunk
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a jail sergeant who refused to admit a heavily intoxicated man to Vancouver's drunk tank says other staff at the facility also believed the man wasn't drunk. (Fri, 16 May 2008 19:14:26 GMT)
County fires longtime labor lawyer
MONTICELLO — County lawmakers have fired the Albany lawyer who represented Sullivan in labor contract negotiations since the late 1980s, alleging he stifled communication between legislators and union brass. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:58:59 GMT)
No public inquiry into Baltovich case: Ontario's attorney general
Ontario Attorney General Chris Bentley says there will be no public inquiry into the case of Robert Baltovich, a Toronto man who was found not guilty of murder in April after a prolonged legal battle to clear his name. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:58:45 GMT)
Former Attorney General Helps Wife Sell Dishes Online
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann spent his first day after resigning helping his wife with her business selling dishes online. Dann's attorney Mike Harshman says Dann helped (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:21:23 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Lawyer Asks High Court to Bar Army
PROMINENT lawyer and MDC MP-elect for Buhera West, Advocate Eric Matinenga, has filed an urgent High Court application seeking an order to bar Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander Constantine Chiwenga from deploying soldiers whom he accuses of harassing villagers in his constituency. (Fri, 16 May 2008 17:14:04 GMT)
An educator and a lawyer
BEING an educator and a practicing lawyer is never an easy job, but not with Ramon Edison Batacan who managed to outshine others by his wit and confidence. (Fri, 16 May 2008 16:38:50 GMT)
No public inquiry into Baltovich case, says attorney general
TORONTO - Ontario's attorney general says there will be no public inquiry into the case of Robert Baltovich. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:54:00 GMT)
No public inquiry into Baltovitch case: attorney general
TORONTO - Ontario's attorney general says there will be no public inquiry into the case of Robert Baltovitch. Baltovitch was acquitted in April of the 1990 murder of his girlfriend Elizabeth Bain, after the Crown effectively said there was no case. [...] (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:50:27 GMT)
Zimbabwe Attorney-general Fired For Misconduct - Official
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Zimbabwe's suspended attorney-general was formally dismissed Friday for misconduct after he met with a former top banker who was on the police wanted list, the government said. (Fri, 16 May 2008 14:13:04 GMT)
$3,000 costs Russellville attorney his law license
A state attorney conduct panel yanked the license of a Russellville attorney for at least six months Thursday for accepting $3,000 from a client even though his law license was about to be suspended. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Fri, 16 May 2008 12:32:39 GMT)
Judge hears attorney's attempted murder case
STAMFORD - An attorney accused of shooting at a van driver and breaking into his ex-wife's home in May believed her house-cleaner had orchestrated a kidnapping scheme and that his family was in danger, several witnesses testified yesterday in state Superior Court. (Fri, 16 May 2008 11:31:05 GMT)
Lawyer faces theft charges for overcharging county
A scheme by a Gwinnett County lawyer to bilk the county out of thousands of dollars has been foiled, District Attorney Danny Porter said. Christopher T. Adams was expected to turn himself in Thursday or today after a warrant for his arrest was issued Thursday, Porter said. He has been charged with 17 counts each of making false statements and theft by taking, Porter said. A Thursday evening ... (Fri, 16 May 2008 11:13:46 GMT)
Exiting attorney general backing deputy
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter on Thursday endorsed his chief deputy in the race to succeed him. (Fri, 16 May 2008 10:06:40 GMT)
Justices suspend attorney 3 years
INDIANAPOLIS – An attorney was suspended from practicing law for three years for helping prepare a client’s will that named him as primary beneficiary. (Fri, 16 May 2008 10:06:20 GMT)
Position of Attorney General in Dr Giraldi Home crisis questioned: GOVT COVER-UP
The 'odd' position adopted by the Attorney General Ricky Rhoda over allegations concerning the Dr Giraldi Home is being questioned. (Fri, 16 May 2008 09:10:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Overturn murder conviction
CHEYENNE -- A lawyer for Kent Alan Proffit Sr., the Gillette man convicted of ordering the killing of a boy who was to testify against him in a sexual assault case, this week urged the Wyoming Supreme Court to overturn Proffit's murder conviction. (Fri, 16 May 2008 09:08:28 GMT)
Lawyer says man lied to cops about identity
Fearing the truth would get him beaten, a man suing over an alleged case of police brutality caught on videotape lied to officers about his name, his lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:39:41 GMT)
Lawyer says his e-mail used by hacker for hate messages
A disgruntled hacker allegedly hijacked a Pennsylvania lawyer's e-mail account and sent out racist rants - attracting the attention of the FBI. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:18:15 GMT)
Dirty City lawyer offers accommodation for "intimacy". Again.
A man who claims to be a City lawyer has published an advert in an attempt to get a shag in exchange for a free room. The lawyer first published the ad on gumtree last February . Clearly the position has now become vacant, so he's re-posted it. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:16:42 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced to one year
A former Luzerne County lawyer will serve one year and one day in a federal prison for stealing nearly $200,000 from clients in 2004 and 2005, a crime he blamed on his alcohol addiction. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:04:02 GMT)
DeNaples attorney: Hold hearing on leaks
An attorney for Louis A. DeNaples claimed Thursday that prosecutors are trying to avoid a “very adversarial” hearing on alleged news leaks from the Dauphin County grand jury probe that resulted in perjury charges against the Dunmore businessman and casino owner. (Fri, 16 May 2008 08:03:02 GMT)
Attorney general Bill McCollum seeks fine against Verizon Florida
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Thursday asked state regulators to fine Verizon Florida LLC $6.5 million for violating state rules on phone service repairs for customers. (Fri, 16 May 2008 07:15:55 GMT)
ARENA: Lawyer: Guilty plea for Taylor suspect
One of the five suspects charged in the killing of former Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor will serve 29 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and armed burglary, his lawyer told Bloomberg News. (Fri, 16 May 2008 06:25:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Immunity could force testimony from Beatty
The best way to ensure that Christine Beatty testifies against her former boss and paramour would be to offer her immunity from prosecution, Beatty's lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 16 May 2008 05:21:49 GMT)
Vcr police lawyer says racism allegations in freezing death not based in fact
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for the Vancouver Police Department says allegations of a coverup and racism in an aboriginal man's freezing death have rocked the force. (Fri, 16 May 2008 03:29:06 GMT)
Attorney general appeals No Child ruling
HARTFORD, Conn., May 15 (UPI) -- Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has appealed a federal judge's dismissal of the state's lawsuit challenging the No Child Left Behind Act. (Fri, 16 May 2008 00:39:04 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. (Thu, 15 May 2008 21:51:34 GMT)
Eyewitnesses say Allahabad lawyer was assaulted
Two prisoners here asserted Thursday that they saw jail authorities beat up Allahabad High Court lawyer S.K. Awasthi, who died in police custody Tuesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:36:14 GMT)
Call A Lawyer Night is Free
If you've got a legal problem but don't want to have to hire a lawyer, we know a way you can get some free legal advice. Every other month the Mesa County Bar Association is hosting 'Call a Lawyer Night.' (Thu, 15 May 2008 20:01:30 GMT)
Attorney objects to book by witness in Jeffs trial
SALT LAKE CITY -- An attorney said a book and promotional tour by the teen bride who helped convict Warren Jeffs could spoil the jury pool in a Utah criminal trial of her former husband. (Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:13 GMT)
Attorney general: Fine Verizon for slow repairs
(AP) -- Florida's attorney general is joining consumer advocates in calling for Verizon to be fined for failing to repair phone lines quickly enough. (Thu, 15 May 2008 18:20:27 GMT)
Eyewitnesses say Allahabad lawyer was assaulted
Allahabad, May 15 : Two prisoners here asserted Thursday that they saw jail authorities beat up Allahabad High Court lawyer S.K. Awasthi, who died in police custody Tuesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 17:54:30 GMT)
Teachers' Union Leader Arrested In Zimbabwe - Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--A Zimbabwe teachers' union leader was detained by police Thursday after his organization publicized a list of attacks on its members since March's disputed elections, his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:57:19 GMT)
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for three years
INDIANAPOLIS - An attorney was suspended from practicing law for three years for, among other things, participating in the preparation of a client's will that named the lawyer as primary beneficiary. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:52:26 GMT)
Attorney objects to book by witness in Jeffs trial
A book and promotional tour by a woman who helped convict polygamist leader Warren Jeffs could taint the jury pool in a rape case against her cousin and former husband, the husband's attorney said. Elissa Wall's book, "Stolen Innocence," was released Tuesday by publisher William Morrow. It chronicles her life, including her time with cousin and former husband Allen Steed, whom she describes as ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:49:32 GMT)
Leonard Williams, 82, Maryland lawyer
Leonard John Williams II, a lawyer, died April 26 at his home in Easton, Md., of complications from a fall Dec. 20. He was 82. Mr. Williams grew up in Chevy Chase. He attended Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and graduated from Harvard University and George Washington University Law School. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:44:09 GMT)
Attorney objects to book by witness in Jeffs trial
A book and promotional tour by a woman who helped convict polygamist leader Warren Jeffs could taint the jury pool in a rape case against her cousin and former husband, the husband's attorney said. (Thu, 15 May 2008 16:35:52 GMT)
Legislature's top lawyer on the way out
Posted: 9:23 AM- A special legislative panel has recommended hiring John Fellows to become the Legislature's next top lawyer, replacing M. Gay Taylor who is retiring from the general counsel post after 23 years on the job. (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:42:42 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. Attorney General Marc Dann, a Democrat elected in 2006 on an anti-corruption platform, said at a news conference that he had to resign to preserve the ability of the office to carry out the priorities he established. ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 15:40:36 GMT)
Marc Dann resigns as Ohio attorney general
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, crippled by a sexual harassment scandal surrounding his office and an admitted affair with a staff member, resigned Wednesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 14:34:00 GMT)
Lawyer gets 30 days in sex sting
A lawyer arrested on the Statehouse grounds for attempting to meet a teenage girl for sex was sentenced to 30 days in jail yesterday in Warren County. (Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:14 GMT)
Attorney Sentenced To Jail In Statehouse Sex Sting
A former attorney accused of soliticing sex from a 14-year-old girl learns his fate. (Thu, 15 May 2008 11:47:15 GMT)
Council proposal would alter allegiance of city lawyer
A Detroit City Council committee today is expected to take up a proposal designed to reduce the city's chief lawyer's allegiance to the mayor, a change sought in the wake of the text message scandal. (Thu, 15 May 2008 10:33:25 GMT)
Lawyer's sex chat sentence
A 48-year-old New Albany lawyer was fined $1,000, sentenced to a month in jail and to three years of probation for online sex chats with a detective who posed as a teen girl. (Thu, 15 May 2008 09:44:23 GMT)
Fen-phen lawyer details bonus
A lawyer testifies that he received a $3 million bonus and a new car for working on a $200 million settlement for fen-phen users. (Thu, 15 May 2008 09:37:32 GMT)
Ohio attorney general quits under pressure
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual-harassment investigation in his office and his... (Thu, 15 May 2008 09:35:28 GMT)
Dann steps down as attorney general
After nearly two weeks of resisting calls to resign in the wake of a sexual harassment scandal, a red-eyed Attorney General Marc Dann walked away from his state office in disgrace yesterday. With Gov. Ted Strickland by his side, Mr. Dann said he’d come to the conclusion that most Republicans and Democrats had reached days ago: He had to go. (Thu, 15 May 2008 09:16:27 GMT)
Lawyer: DA violated client's rights
The lawyer for a Canastota man accused in the beating death of a 3-year-old has filed paperwork with the Madison County Court clerk accusing the district attorney's office of violating his client's constitutional rights. (Thu, 15 May 2008 09:08:58 GMT)
Lawyer cries foul in Thompson immigration case
A lawyer for former Immigration Service boss Mary Anne Thompson says "political concerns" appear to be influencing authorities in their dealings with her. (Thu, 15 May 2008 08:01:00 GMT)
Investigated Ohio attorney general quits
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wed nesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual-harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:12:26 GMT)
Jury Finds Attorney Must Return Half of Bonus Paid by Client
A Philadelphia jury has found that a family law attorney must return half of the $200,000 bonus a client claimed she was duped into paying after the attorney and his firm helped her secure nearly $5 million in a post-nuptial settlement. (Thu, 15 May 2008 07:02:02 GMT)
Noted attorney takes bison case
The man accused in the deaths of 32 bison who strayed off his Park County neighbor's property has hired a prominent Denver defense attorney. (Thu, 15 May 2008 06:39:31 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. (Thu, 15 May 2008 06:17:00 GMT)
Fellows recommended to be Legislature's next top lawyer
Posted: 12:01 AM- A special legislative panel has recommended hiring John Fellows to become the Legislature's next top lawyer, replacing M. Gay Taylor who is retiring from the general counsel post after 23 years on the job. (Thu, 15 May 2008 06:12:47 GMT)
Past may have lead to death, lawyer says
A Zion man accused of murdering his 4-month-old daughter had "a nightmarish existence" growing up that may provide a foundation for an insanity defense, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:44 GMT)
Lawyer testifies in fen-phen fraud case
LEXINGTON, Ky., May 15 (UPI) -- A Kentucky lawyer involved in a fen-phen settlement case said he was advised to tell clients they were entitled to less money than court documents indicated. (Thu, 15 May 2008 05:09:30 GMT)
Ohio attorney general resigns
Ohios Democratic attorney general resigned yesterday after members of his own party threatened to impeach him over his... (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:36:52 GMT)
Referee seeks file in lawyer discipline case
In a test of how far the state's Office of Lawyer Regulation can go to keep its investigations secret, a referee in a disciplinary case has ordered the agency to let him inspect the case file — so far to no avail. The agency on Monday denied referee Stanley Hack access to the file, saying confidentiality rules "specifically do not allow the OLR director to permit a referee to inspect OLR ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:22:26 GMT)
Coalition’s reins go to Fayetteville lawyer
Allen W. Rogers, a Fayetteville lawyer, has been named acting chairman of the Fayetteville Area Coalition for Equality. Rogers replaces Karl Merritt, who resigned last week amid some criticism for comments he made in a Fayetteville Observer story about the presidential primary results. (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:19:45 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Bus Crash Trial Moved
The lawyer for a woman charged in the deaths of four children in a school b (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:12:41 GMT)
Muslim lawyer sues MILF
A Muslim lawyer has asked the Supreme Court to issue a writ of amparo and a protection order against officials of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to stop them from harassing him and his client. (Thu, 15 May 2008 04:11:36 GMT)
Lawyer denies being new ZTE probe witness
MANILA, Philippines - Lawyer Alex Avisado denied he is the "Alex" being referred to by Iloilo Vice Governor Rolex Suplico as the new witness on the scrapped multi-milllion dollar national broadband deal with China's Zhong Xing Telecommunications Equipment Company Limited (ZTE). (Thu, 15 May 2008 03:41:39 GMT)
Columbus insider to run Attorney General's Office
Tom Winters, the first assistant attorney general who'll run the office until Gov. Ted Strickland appoints Marc Dann's replacement, is a Columbus insider. (Thu, 15 May 2008 03:15:20 GMT)
Montford resigns as assistant district attorney
Mindy Montford has decided she does not want to work for Rosemary Lehmberg, who defeated Montford last month in a bruising Democratic primary runoff election for Travis County district attorney. (Thu, 15 May 2008 02:42:58 GMT)
Court rejects appeal by St. Louis County man who beat up his lawyer
The Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of a St. Louis County man who attacked his lawyer in the courtroom. He was then forced to represent himself. (Thu, 15 May 2008 02:02:24 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. Attorney General Marc Dann, a Democrat elected in 2006 on an anti-corruption platform, said at a news conference that he had to resign to preserve the ability of the office to carry out the priorities he established. "It is ... (Thu, 15 May 2008 01:10:00 GMT)
Scandal-plagued attorney general of Ohio resigns
Ohio's attorney general resigned Wednesday under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. (Thu, 15 May 2008 00:56:56 GMT)
No video of Hall arrest exists, lawyer says
The lawyer representing Circuit Judge David Hall in his DUI and resisting arrest case said today he has learned there is no video record of the incident. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:49:46 GMT)
Ohio attorney general resigns amid scandal
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 14 (UPI) -- Embattled Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann announced Wednesday he is resigning amid threat of impeachment. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:23:56 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general resigns
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio's attorney general resigned today under threat of impeachment because of a sexual harassment investigation in his office and his extramarital affair. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:18:48 GMT)
Ohio attorney general resigns in wake of scandal
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, who led investigations into companies blamed for the state's subprime mortgage mess, resigned under a cloud on Wednesday after admitting to an affair with a female staff member. (Wed, 14 May 2008 22:02:31 GMT)
Government's top Supreme Court attorney resigns
Associated Press - May 14, 2008 4:25 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department attorney who represents the Bush administration's legal positions before the Supreme Court says he's... (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:30:13 GMT)
Schroeppel contractor sued by state attorney general's office
A Schroeppel garage builder who has been accused of defrauding homeowners in Onondaga and Oswego counties is now being sued by state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:14:45 GMT)
Lawyer in Cottonwood school bus crash wants change of venue
The lawyer representing the woman charged in the deaths of four children in a school bus crash wants his client's trial moved to (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:10:10 GMT)
Lawyer reappointed to CRTI Board
Mike Lawyer of Forrest City has been reappointed to the Crowley’s Ridge Technical Institute Board of Directors. The announcement was made this week by Gov. Mike Beebe. Lawyer’s term will expire June 30, 2012. (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:05:40 GMT)
Government's top Supreme Court attorney resigns
The Justice Department attorney who represents the Bush administration's legal positions before the Supreme Court says he's resigning after more than seven years on the job. (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:02:38 GMT)
Lawyer in Cottonwood school bus crash wants change of venue
MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) - The lawyer representing the woman charged in the deaths of 4 children in a school bus crash wants his client's trial moved to a different city. (Wed, 14 May 2008 20:00:51 GMT)
Lawyer Of Bus Crash Defendant Wants Change Of Venue
The lawyer representing the woman charged in the deaths of four children in a school bus crash wants his client's trial moved to a different city. (Wed, 14 May 2008 19:57:25 GMT)
Attorney: Accused Baby Killer Had 'Upbringing From Hell'
A far north suburban man pleads not guilty Wednesday to the murder of his 4-month-old daughter, and his attorney says the abuse his client suffered while being shuttled through foster care might have contributed to the criminal act. (Wed, 14 May 2008 19:47:33 GMT)
Shawnee Attorney Handed 1-Year Suspension
Shawnee attorney Gregory Scott Wilson has been suspended from practicing law until April 2009, per a ruling from the Oklahoma Bar Association. (Wed, 14 May 2008 19:23:47 GMT)
Bonds' Attorney Says Slugger Is Innocent
After federal prosecutors unveiled a new indictment against Barry Bonds, the slugger's attorney says the slugger is innocent. (Wed, 14 May 2008 19:10:13 GMT)
Attorney arrested in Statehouse sting sentenced to jail for sex crimes
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH—An attorney arrested on the Statehouse grounds for attempting to meet a teenage girl for sex was sentenced to 30 days in jail today in Warren County. (Wed, 14 May 2008 18:45:35 GMT)
Accused killer had 'upbringing from hell,' attorney says
A Zion man accused of beating his infant daughter to death last month is a ward of the state who survived "the upbringing from hell" as a foster child, his attorney said at his arraignment hearing Wednesday in Lake County Court. (Wed, 14 May 2008 18:12:28 GMT)
Former Lawyer Sentenced For Importuning
A former Franklin County children's service lawyer is heading to jail for arranging a meeting at the Ohio State House to have sex with a teen. Barry Menster will serve 30 days in jail and three years probation on the two counts. He will also have to surrender his law license. (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:59:56 GMT)
Lawyer wants change of venue for woman charged in deadly school bus crash
Related: Franco claims she was passenger, not driver The lawyer for Olga Marina Franco del Cid wants a change of venue. Manuel Guerrero filed notice with the Lyon County (Wed, 14 May 2008 16:25:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Man accused of Taiwan theft did no wrong
A businessman accused of bilking the Taiwanese government out of nearly $30 million committed no crime and is prepared to return part of the money, his lawyer said. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:47:01 GMT)
Attorney says man innocent in Iran software case
A defense attorney conceded that his engineer client took software from the nation's largest nuclear plant and used it while in Iran, but said he did it only so his Iranian relatives could see what he did for a living. (Wed, 14 May 2008 15:45:34 GMT)
Scandal-plagued Ohio attorney general offers to resign, then vows to stay on
COLUMBUS -- Yesterday started with scandal-plagued Attorney General Marc Dann offering to resign under certain conditions. Rebuffed, Dann retreated and by day's end pledged to keep his post. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:47:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Wrong man accused in death
A defense lawyer representing one of two men accused in the stabbing death of Jamie Cockayne has filed a sworn affidavit from a man who claims he and his girlfriend drove the real killer home on the night of the attack. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:41:07 GMT)
Madonna to build girls' school in Malawi: lawyer
US pop diva Madonna plans to start building a multi-million-dollar girls' school in Malawi for underprivileged children this year, her local lawyer said today. (Wed, 14 May 2008 11:03:30 GMT)
Abalos invited Arroyos to golf in Shenzhen--lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Former Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. invited the First Couple to play golf in Shenzhen, China, in late 2006, but it was an “unplanned social function” and had nothing to do with the controversial national broadband network (NBN) deal, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 May 2008 10:59:41 GMT)
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