Attorney News Dec 2005
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Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
A man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, gaining release only after a cellmate told an attorney about the case. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:20:51 GMT)
Man jailed 15 months with no lawyer, hearing
BC-TX--Left in Jail,0465 Man jailed for over a year with no lawyer, hearing DALLAS (AP) — A 69-year-old man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, and he was freed only after a cellmate told a public defender about the case. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:50:18 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
Man Jailed in Dallas for Over a Year With No Lawyer, Hearing (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 20:51:54 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:33:13 GMT)
District Attorney has busy first year
Clayton County District Attorney Jewel Scott has had a busy first year on the job. Along with trying to learn the ropes of her new position and restructure her staff of 15 assistant district attorneys, Scott has had to oversee several major trials including a death penalty case. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:41:01 GMT)
Attorney General opposes motion to dismiss No Child lawsuit
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Attorney General Richard Blumenthal filed a brief Friday opposing the Justice Department's motion to dismiss Connecticut's lawsuit challenging the federal No Child Left Behind Act. (Fri, 23 Dec 2005 23:35:05 GMT)
Saddam's Lawyer Echoes Torture Charges
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Saddam Hussein ( news - bio ) 's chief Iraqi lawyer on Friday echoed charges by the ousted leader that he was beaten and tortured by U.S. troops, saying he had seen the bruises himself. The United States has strenuously denied American guards harmed Saddam. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 00:38:40 GMT)
Man jailed one year without lawyer, hearing
A 69-year-old man was confined to a Dallas County jail for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:18:17 GMT)
Saddam's Iraqi Lawyer Echoes Abuse Charges
Saddam Hussein's chief Iraqi lawyer on Friday echoed charges by the ousted leader that he was beaten and tortured by U.S. troops, saying he had seen the bruises himself. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:46:50 GMT)
Saddam's Iraqi lawyer echoes abuse charges
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Saddam Hussein's chief Iraqi lawyer on Friday echoed charges by the ousted leader that he was beaten and tortured by U.S. troops, saying he had seen the bruises himself. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 01:59:54 GMT)
Attorney: Lawsuit To Have Huge Impact On Wal-Mart
A $172 million jury verdict against Wal-Mart for not providing paid meal and rest breaks for its California employees will have a major impact on the retailer in spite of its huge size, an attorney for the employees said Thursday. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 02:09:21 GMT)
U.S. Attorney in Qwest Case Has Uncertain Future
By Greg Griffin, The Denver Post Dec. 23--U.S. Attorney Bill Leone displayed singular focus in seeking an indictment against former Qwest chief executive Joe Nacchio, but when asked Tuesday if he would lead the prosecution, he said he didn't know. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 02:10:34 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
A man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, gaining release only after a cellmate told an attorney about the case. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 02:14:27 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
Man Jailed in Dallas for Over a Year With No Lawyer, Hearing (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 02:51:46 GMT)
Attorney General cautions about zero-percent financing deals
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon cautioned consumers about zero-percent financing offered by many retailers to boost sales. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 03:28:05 GMT)
Attorney General issues alert
The Indiana Attorney General's Office has issued an alert about a scam targeting those who post resumes online. One company offers money for cashing checks that are fraudulent, and a person cashing them can land in jail, Attorney General Steve Carter warns. For information, call 1-800-382-5516. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 04:48:14 GMT)
Lawyer argues against prison sentence
Sitting in a state prison for the next four to 11 years could make an East Huntingdon Township man more of a danger to society than he was during the drunken crash that injured a Ruffsdale family, his lawyer argues. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 05:23:29 GMT)
After year without lawyer, man freed
DALLAS — A 69-year-old man was jailed for more than a year without seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, and he was freed only after a cellmate told a public defender about the case. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 05:34:13 GMT)
Attorney Rich Whitney makes bid for governor as Green Party nominee
CARBONDALE - He's lean. He's a Green, he's a gubernatorial machine. Rich Whitney, Carbondale civil-rights attorney, accepted the Illinois Green Party nomination as its candidate for governor during a brisk, outdoor press conference Thursday at the Carbondale Amtrak station. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:21:19 GMT)
Oft-delayed case kept man jailed without a lawyer
A 69-year-old man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, and he was freed only after a cellmate told a public defender about the case. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:52:47 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
Man Jailed in Dallas for Over a Year With No Lawyer, Hearing (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 07:21:46 GMT)
Molino appointed assistant district attorney
WILKES-BARRE - WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County District Attorney Dave Lupas on Friday announced the appointment of Gene Molino as an assistant district attorney. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 08:10:50 GMT)
Murder suspect allowed fifth attorney
ALLENTOWN | A Lehigh County judge granted an accused killer's request for a new attorney Friday. The to-be-appointed lawyer will be at least the fifth attorney appointed for Junius Burno since the Carbon County man was charged with two counts of criminal homicide. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 10:05:09 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
DALLAS - A man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, gaining release only after a cellmate told an attorney about the case. Walter Mann Sr., 69, was released Dec. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 10:45:36 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
Man Jailed in Dallas for Over a Year With No Lawyer or Hearing Finally Gains Release (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 10:51:56 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer resigns from 2 Fostoria positions
FOSTORIA — A disbarred lawyer convicted of stealing money from a client’s estate has resigned from two positions with the city of Fostoria. Paul W. Allison, 60, will no longer serve as clerk of Fostoria City Council or as chairman of the Fostoria Civil Service Commission. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:05:46 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year With No Lawyer
A man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, gaining release only after a cellmate told an attorney about the case. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:27:47 GMT)
LAWYER FOR RWANDAN PLAINTIFFS ATTACKS FRENCH COURT DECISION
PARIS, Dec 24 (AFP) - A lawyer for six Rwandans who survived the 1994 genocide and accuse the French army of rape and murder attacked Saturday a court decision to dismiss four of the cases. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 13:06:00 GMT)
Alito cited attorney general immunity
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito Jr. once argued that the attorney general should be legally immune when acting in the name of national security. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 13:16:59 GMT)
Attorney battles for his license
A prominent Marin tax attorney hopes the county will allow him to restore his license, which was suspended because he has failed to pay child and spousal support. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 13:35:20 GMT)
McDonnell selects Mims to be chief deputy attorney general
Attorney General-elect Bob McDonnell has announced his selection of state Sen. Bill Mims to be the chief deputy attorney general of Virginia. "Bill Mims is a longtime friend and a great working partner in the General Assembly," said McDonnell. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 15:48:12 GMT)
Documents Show Alito Argued For Attorney General Immunity
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito Jr. once argued that the attorney general should be legally immune when acting in the name of national security. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:06:00 GMT)
Man Jailed for Over a Year Saw No Lawyer
DALLAS - A man was jailed for more than a year without ever seeing a lawyer as he waited for a repeatedly postponed court hearing, gaining release only after a cellmate told an attorney about the case. Walter Mann Sr., 69, was released Dec. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:41:06 GMT)
Lawyer says widow not part of murder plot
A woman charged in the slaying of her Navy reservist husband while he was home from the Middle East didn't plot to kill him, her lawyer says. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 18:11:11 GMT)
Lawyer Says Widow Not Part Of Murder Plot
A woman charged in the slaying of her Navy reservist husband while he was home from the Middle East didn't plot to kill him, her lawyer says. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 22:23:08 GMT)
Lawyer's assets frozen in dispute over allegations of missing money
(Litchfield-AP, Dec. 24, 2005 5:30 PM) _ The assets of a Torrington lawyer have been frozen after allegations he stole nearly $3 million from the estate of a Barkhamsted couple known for their charity. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 22:49:52 GMT)
Libel lawyer approved Uvda's Israir piece
The investigative piece by television news program Uvda ("Fact") on Israir's attempt to cover up its near miss was approved by leading libel lawyer Mibi Moser. (Sat, 24 Dec 2005 23:46:37 GMT)
Attorney General issues alert
The Indiana Attorney General's Office has issued an alert about a scam targeting those who post resumes online. One company offers money for cashing checks that are fraudulent, and a person cashing them can land in jail, Attorney General Steve Carter warns. For information, call 1-800-382-5516. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 01:48:14 GMT)
Lutcher attorney: Suit necessary in chief's case Rule despite official's guilty plea
Even though Lutcher's police chief pleaded guilty to three federal felony counts of selling crack cocaine, the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office will have to file a lawsuit against him to ensure he is permanently removed from his job. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 06:21:34 GMT)
Attorney General cautions about zero-percent financing deals
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon cautioned consumers about zero-percent financing offered by many retailers to boost sales. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 07:13:25 GMT)
State board adds charges against Geneva attorney
ST. CHARLES — A state disciplinary board has added claims against a Geneva attorney who reportedly did not notify the board of her criminal history. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 07:25:37 GMT)
County attorney big proponent of public power
Butte-Silver Bow County Attorney Bob McCarthy is convinced the public power option would be the best choice for Montana and especially for Butte, which has the most to lose in these uncertain times. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 09:16:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Nora Aunor not in rehab
Filipino Superstar Nora Aunor is not enrolled in a drug rehabilitation program, her lawyer Claire Espina clarified Sunday. "She's not in the detoxification [process], that's an entirely different program," Espina told ABS-CBN's The Buzz. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 10:01:15 GMT)
Lawyer demands probe into Saddam torture claim
Lawyers for Saddam Hussein have asked his Baghdad court for an independent investigation into claims by the ousted Iraqi leader that he has been tortured by his American captors. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 10:35:48 GMT)
Attorney believes in helping the public
Providing affordable legal counsel has been a priority for South Bend attorney Stephen Drendall. Tribune staff writer Robin Toepp talked with Drendall about his nearly 30-year career in the legal profession. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 12:12:54 GMT)
Lawyer demands probe into Saddam torture claim
By Suleiman al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Lawyers for Saddam Hussein have asked his Baghdad court for an independent investigation into claims by the ousted Iraqi leader that he has been tortured by his American captors. Chief defense lawyer Khalil Dulaimi said on Sunday that Saddam expects mounting psychological and physical abuse to prevent him from properly defending himself in court. Saddam is (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 13:15:57 GMT)
Wake on Monday, funeral Tuesday for attorney Camille Gravel
UNDATED A wake service will be held Monday and a funeral Mass on Tuesday for Camille Gravel (gruh-VEL'), the attorney who advised Louisiana governors Earl K. Long, John McKeithen and Edwin Edwards. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 20:37:18 GMT)
Wake on Monday, funeral Tuesday for attorney Camille Gravel
A wake service will be held Monday and a funeral Mass on Tuesday for Camille Gravel, the attorney who advised Louisiana governors Earl K. Long, John McKeithen and Edwin Edwards. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 21:56:03 GMT)
Song prices online face an inquiry
The New York State attorney general, Eliot Spitzer, is investigating whether the four record companies that dominate the industry have violated antitrust laws in the pricing of songs that are sold by Internet music services, according to people involved in the inquiry. (Sun, 25 Dec 2005 22:08:49 GMT)
Hussein Lawyer Repeats Torture Charge U.S. Calls Fake
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer is repeating charges that his client has been tortured while in U.S. custody. But the U.S. State Department calls the charge "bogus" and says not enough attention is being paid to victims of Hussein's dictatorship. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 02:48:36 GMT)
Local attorney finds way to give to House of Hope
FLORENCE - Lawyers often get a bad rap, but at least one local attorney and his staff are doing something to fight the Grinch reputation this holiday season. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 04:05:30 GMT)
Attorney General issues alert
The Indiana Attorney General's Office has issued an alert about a scam targeting those who post resumes online. One company offers money for cashing checks that are fraudulent, and a person cashing them can land in jail, Attorney General Steve Carter warns. For information, call 1-800-382-5516. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 05:33:15 GMT)
Lawyer demands probe into Saddam torture claim
Lawyers for Saddam Hussein have asked his Baghdad court for an independent investigation into claims by the ousted Iraqi leader that he has been tortured by his American captors. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 06:28:18 GMT)
Vietnam to drop Glitter child rape charge-lawyer
Vietnamese police will formally charge glam rocker Gary Glitter with child molestation and drop an additional charge of child rape, his Vietnamese lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 06:51:02 GMT)
Cambodia's opposition leader won't appeal prison sentence: lawyer
Cambodia's opposition leader Sam Rainsy will not appeal his 18-month prison sentence for defamation and will instead seek a royal pardon, his lawyer said. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 06:53:13 GMT)
CORRECTED-Vietnam to drop Glitter child rape charge-lawyer
please read in paragraph 7 ... Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Nguyen Duc Trinh ... instead of ... Senior Lieutenant . (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:18:59 GMT)
Vietnam to drop Glitter child rape charge-lawyer
Vietnamese police will formally charge British glam rocker Gary Glitter with child molestation and drop an additional charge of child rape, his Vietnamese lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 07:23:44 GMT)
Lloyd's U.S. attorney nomination set to make history
WASHINGTON - Circuit Judge Reggie Lloyd, nominated to be the state's next U.S. attorney, would break ground in South Carolina as the first black person to hold the title in modern times. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:07:16 GMT)
Benton attorney enters race for Circuit Judge
Benton attorney, Melissa A. Drew, a partner with the law firm of Drew & Drew, P.C., has officially announced that she is a Democrat candidate for Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, a position being vacated by the retirement of the Chief Judge George W. Timberlake. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:08:52 GMT)
Glitter not to face child rape charge: lawyer
Former British glam rocker Gary Glitter will not face the charge of child rape in Vietnam but could soon be tried in the communist country for "obscene acts with children", his lawyer said. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 08:10:13 GMT)
Fighting RIAA Without an Attorney
2think writes "Yahoo News is reporting that Patricia Santangelo of New York will be taking on the RIAA in court without an attorney. It seems that Ms. Santangelo has committed over $24,000 due to her case and simply cannot afford to continue with the services of an attorney." From the article: "Her former lawyer, Ray Beckerman, says Santangelo doesn't really need him. 'I'm sure she's going to (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 09:09:00 GMT)
County attorney big proponent of public power
Butte-Silver Bow County Attorney Bob McCarthy is convinced the public power option would be the best choice for Montana and especially for Butte, which has the most to lose in these uncertain times. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 09:16:25 GMT)
Political notes: Local lawyer won't challenge Pombo in primary
Mark Connolly, a local lawyer and slow-growth advocate, has decided not to run in a Republican primary against Rep. Richard Pombo, clearing the way for a septuagenarian former Republican congressman to enter the race himself. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 12:27:47 GMT)
Vietnam Cops Complete Gary Glitter Probe
Police in southern Vietnam have completed investigation into former British rocker Gary Glitter's alleged obscene acts with a child, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:16:06 GMT)
New Job For Mims Frees Spot In Senate
State Sen. William C. Mims (R-Loudoun) said yesterday that he will resign his seat in the Virginia General Assembly to become the lawyer in charge of day-to-day operations for fellow Republican Robert F. McDonnell, whose 360-vote victory in the attorney general's race was certified Wednesday. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 13:29:22 GMT)
Moscow court upholds arrest warrant for Yukos lawyer
MOSCOW, December 26 (RIA Novosti) - The Moscow City Court has upheld the arrest warrant issued in absentia for Dmitry Gololobov, a lawyer for the embattled oil major Yukos, who is accused of embezzling and laundering about $416.9 million. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:28:17 GMT)
Board of attorneys backs Yukos lawyer
MOSCOW, December 26 (RIA Novosti) - The Council of the Moscow Chamber of Attorneys has decided not to disbar a lawyer for jailed Yukos founder Mikhail Khodorkovsky, ending disciplinary proceeding against the attorney that were launched by the administration of the penal colony where Khodorkovsky is serving out his prison term. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 15:28:44 GMT)
Vietnam to drop Glitter child rape charge - lawyer
HANOI: Vietnamese police will formally charge British glam rocker Gary Glitter with child molestation and drop an additional charge of child rape, his Vietnamese lawyer said yesterday. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 16:12:00 GMT)
Attorney General Rep: Harassment Settlement Is Public Record
A representative of the Illinois Attorney General's office said last week that a request by the Journal & Topics Newspapers for documents and other information about a sexual harassment settlement agreement involving the City of Des Plaines, a former city employee, and the city's insurance pool should be fulfilled. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:50:30 GMT)
iPodObserver - NY State Attorney General Subpoenas Music Labels Over Digital Music Pricing
Warner Music, Sony BMG, EMI and Universal Music have been sent subpoenas by the office of New York state attorney general Eliot Spitzer, who is looking into whether or not the companies broke any laws when it comes to the wholesale pricing of digital music. Apple has experienced friction with the music industry in recent months as some music labels have called for more flexible pricing of iTunes (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 19:28:23 GMT)
Bush Administration Lawyer To Help Anna Nicole Smith?
Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith has an unusual bedfellow in the Supreme Court fight over her late husband's fortune: the Bush administration. The administration's top Supreme Court lawyer filed arguments on Smith's behalf and wants to take part when the case is argued before the justices. The court will decide early next year whether to let the U.S. solicitor general share time with Smith's (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 20:02:42 GMT)
Attorney General: Low Pay To Blame For High Turnover
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers is blaming low pay for high turnover in his office, saying he can't compete with high-paying law firms and local governments that offer higher salaries. (Mon, 26 Dec 2005 20:28:42 GMT)
If you cherish your rights, this nominee bears questioning
When Samuel Alito was a Justice Department lawyer in the 1980s, he wrote that he saw no legal problem with a police officer shooting and killing an unarmed 15-year-old who was fleeing from a $10 burglary. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 01:02:07 GMT)
Vietnam to drop Glitter child rape charge: lawyer
Vietnamese police will formally charge British glam rocker Gary Glitter with child molestation and drop an additional charge of child rape, his Vietnamese lawyer said on Monday. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 01:45:58 GMT)
Focus Shifts to Democrats Opposing Pirro
A half-dozen Democratic contenders for attorney general have been busy scrambling for money and lining up political support. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:45:42 GMT)
Attorney general says he has no regrets as he enters election year
LANSING -- Looking back on 2005, a relaxed and conversational Attorney General Mike Cox said he's not sorry he held a much talked-about Nov. 9 press conference where he admitted to marital infidelity. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:08:11 GMT)
Attorney General issues alert
The Indiana Attorney General's Office has issued an alert about a scam targeting those who post resumes online. One company offers money for cashing checks that are fraudulent, and a person cashing them can land in jail, Attorney General Steve Carter warns. For information, call 1-800-382-5516. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:49:28 GMT)
Turner's clients can call lawyer for help
The state has appointed a Steamboat Springs lawyer to review the cases of troubled local attorney Heather Turner, whose law license was suspended. The Colorado Supreme Court's Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel announced Friday that Turner's license to practice law had been suspended. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 05:58:04 GMT)
District attorney implements new program
December 27, 2005 — A new program that gives District Attorney Armando Villalobos the discretion to select its cases helps defendants keep their offenses off their records. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:13:06 GMT)
Kanawha Family Court honors deputy, lawyer
Each year, the Kanawha County Family Court and the family bar recognize those who help keep the family court system running. Honored this year were Lt. Dan Clarkson of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department and St. Albans lawyer Lera VanMeter. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:13:44 GMT)
Lawyer questions exclusion of 2 US marines in rape case
Lawyer Katrina Legarda, counsel for the Subic rape complainant, on Tuesday questioned the exclusion of US servicemen Albert Lara and Correy Burris in the case. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:33:44 GMT)
No child rape charge against singer: lawyer
HANOI: Former British glam rocker Gary Glitter will not face the charge of child rape in Vietnam but could be tried in the communist country for “obscene acts with children”, his lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 06:43:51 GMT)
Benton attorney enters race for Circuit Judge
Benton attorney, Melissa A. Drew, a partner with the law firm of Drew & Drew, P.C., has officially announced that she is a Democrat candidate for Circuit Judge for the Second Judicial Circuit, a position being vacated by the retirement of the Chief Judge George W. Timberlake. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:08:52 GMT)
Cape, Islands district attorney dead at 70
HYANNIS -- Philip A. Rollins, who helped bring groundbreaking changes to the state's justice system during 32 years as the Cape and Islands district attorney, died Dec. 25 while visiting his daughter and her family in Ipswich, said his successor, District Attorney Michael O'Keefe. He was 70. The cause of death was not disclosed. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:08:54 GMT)
PEOPLE: Haddonfield lawyer to talk on estates
Steven K. Mignogna, an lawyer with Archer & Greiner in Haddonfield, has been selected to present at the 40th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 08:16:33 GMT)
PROBE SPITZER: GOP
State Republican officials are urging authorities to investigate whether Attorney General Eliot Spitzer broke the law by allegedly making "serious and troubling" threats against Lower Manhattan Development Corp. chief John Whitehead. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:00:14 GMT)
New evidence of lawyer's talent
THE REASONS I WON'T BE COMING. Elliot Perlman. Riverhead. 288 pages. $24.95. Australian lawyer-turned-writer Elliot Perlman made a case for literary fame in his own country and abroad with the wide success of his last novel, Seven Types of Ambiguity, a legal thriller with a narrative complexity beyond the usual limitations of the genre. A darling of readers and critics alike Down Under, Perlman (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:37:20 GMT)
DMA Nonprofit Federation Reviews NY Attorney Generals Report on Telemarketing
–The Direct Marketing Association Nonprofit Federation (DMANF) on Thursday announced it was reviewing a just-released report from New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer's office that attempts to measure nonprofit efficiency based on a sample of telemarketing campaigns in the state of New York. We are pleased to note that the report acknowledges there are legitimate instances where the financial (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 13:37:47 GMT)
Government says Dixon Lawyer May have Conflict
MEMPHIS, Tenn -Federal prosecutors in Memphis are asking for a court hearing on whether former state Senator Roscoe Dixon must find a new lawyer to defend him on public corruption charges. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 15:20:28 GMT)
Attorney criticizes law school proposal
Indiana State University's proposal to establish a law school is meeting with criticism from yet another source - this time, from a local attorney who is a former member of the state Commission for Higher Education. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 17:16:24 GMT)
Arar lawyer criticizes U.S. envoy for comments
The lawyer for a Canadian man who says he was tortured in Syria after being detained in New York sharply criticized the U.S. ambassador to Britain on Tuesday for his comments on the case. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 18:39:54 GMT)
Attorney believes in helping the public
Providing affordable legal counsel has been a priority for South Bend attorney Stephen Drendall. Tribune staff writer Robin Toepp talked with Drendall about his nearly 30-year career in the legal profession. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 18:48:31 GMT)
NY's Attorney General Looks At Digital Music
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's next target for investigation could be the major music companies that charge for digitally downloaded tunes. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:28:33 GMT)
Attorney gets 97-day jail sentence
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced to 97 days in jail on Thursday in Saline County Circuit Court for second- and third-offense driving while intoxicated. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:30:20 GMT)
Lawyer says park owner treated unfairly: Numerous code violations cited at mobile home park
The lawyer for L.J. Buffington, owner of Buffington Mobile Home Park, told Benton City Council members that he believes Buffington was treated unfairly by the city's code enforcement officers. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:31:00 GMT)
Sentencing is set after Benton attorney pleads guilty to DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges Wednesday in Saline County Circuit Court, canceling his jury trial scheduled for today. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:31:20 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 19:33:08 GMT)
Benton attorney found dead at home: Hardin, 55, was former prosecutor
Benton attorney Joe Kelly Hardin, a former prosecutor, was found dead at his residence on Monday. He was 55. Saline County sheriff's Capt. Jason Massey said it appears that Hardin died of natural causes. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 20:47:41 GMT)
Lawyer-Stalking Client Caught on Tape Begins Trial
A disgruntled client caught by news camera crews stalking and repeatedly shooting his lawyer outside a Los Angeles courthouse began his trial today on attempted murder charges. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 20:52:39 GMT)
Attorney general won't investigate Sunshine Law concerns at MU
COLUMBIA, MO. - Complaints by three University of Missouri curators that their colleagues may have violated the state's open records law involve "an internal dispute" that doesn't require a broader investigation, the state attorney general's office said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 22:32:37 GMT)
Don Ford's Attorney Speaks Out
Don ford's attorney, Frank Martin says the two robbers had ski masks on and guns drawn when they entered don's fine foods. They went behind the counter, demanded money and shot ford. Meanwhile, taking not only cash, but the entire cash register. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 22:56:04 GMT)
Vietnam to drop Glitter child rape charge: lawyer
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnamese police will formally charge British glam rocker Gary Glitter with child molestation and drop an additional charge of child rape, his Vietnamese lawyer said on Monday. (Tue, 27 Dec 2005 23:21:34 GMT)
Lawyer says rendition 'part of a larger pattern'
The lawyer of a man who claims he was taken to Syria by the CIA and tortured said yesterday there were examples of similar cases. His remarks sparked renewed demands for a full inquiry into "extraordinary rendition" in the UK. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:13:51 GMT)
Attorney general: State still safe but drunken driving arrests up
BISMARCK, N.D. - Attorney General Wayne says North Dakota remains the safest state in the nation but last year's crime statistics show a big problem with drunken driving. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 02:05:25 GMT)
Lawyer gives up hope on gaining GIs custody
Lawyer Katrina Legarda, counsel for the Subic rape complainant, on Wednesday said she has given up on fighting for the custody of the four US marines after a provision in the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) gives the US government custody of the suspects. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 02:33:42 GMT)
Defense say man videotaped shooting lawyer had breakdown
LOS ANGELES - A man who was videotaped shooting a lawyer outside a courthouse had a psychotic breakdown, his lawyer argued Tuesday as the prosecution countered the attack was calculated and driven by a desire for revenge. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:49:42 GMT)
Ex-ACLU attorney: Group 'terrorizing' U.S.
An attorney who once worked for the American Civil Liberties Union has slammed the organization for "perverting" federal law by successfully threatening government officials into getting rid of public expressions of religion. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 06:13:51 GMT)
Attorney wants answers
WOODSTOCK – The attorney for a Huntley babysitter accused of abusing an infant wants more information about a federal agent who interviewed his client and attempted to take a polygraph, but the United States Department of Justice is not talking. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 07:23:43 GMT)
DUI-alcohol tests faulty, lawyer says
Coral Springs police botched a test of their DUI breath-analyzers that could affect hundreds of drunken-driving cases, a defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:16:34 GMT)
PEOPLE: Attorney speaks on estate planning
Cynthia Sharp, estate and elder law attorney with The Sharp Law Firm, spoke at the Semi-Annual Tax and Estate Planning Forum at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:18:10 GMT)
Glitter paid families of Vietnam girls over sex case: lawyer
Former British glam rocker Gary Glitter has paid a total of 4,000 dollars to the families of two Vietnamese girls with whom he is alleged to have performed obscene acts, his lawyer said. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 08:58:47 GMT)
Council bids farewell to city attorney
The Aberdeen City Council wasn't just saying goodbye to 2005 with its last meeting of the year on Tuesday; the council was also bidding farewell to City Attorney Mark Anderson. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 09:11:06 GMT)
Local lawyer to host new show on Muslim TV
(December 28, 2005) — Rochester lawyer Sharon P. Stiller is headed to television for a weekly legal affairs show on Bridges TV, the Buffalo-based network for American Muslims. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 09:51:52 GMT)
Man who shot lawyer was ill, defense says
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man who was videotaped shooting a lawyer outside a courthouse had a psychotic breakdown, his lawyer argued Tuesday as the prosecution countered the attack was calculated and driven by a desire for revenge. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:06:41 GMT)
Attorney general won't investigate Sunshine Law concerns
COLUMBIA, MO. (AP) - Complaints by three University of Missouri curators that their colleagues may have violated the state's open records law involve “an internal dispute” that doesn't require a broader investigation, the state attorney general's office said Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:28:45 GMT)
Van driver in Subic rape is missing, says victim’s lawyer
THE VAN driver who is among the accused in the alleged rape of a 22-year-old Filipina in Subic last November 1, is missing, a lawyer for the victim said Wednesday. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:50:50 GMT)
Attorney general knocks 'unworkable' prescription drug law
The state Legislature must change the prescription drug law it passed in the last session if it wants to ensure that Nevadans have access to quality Canadian prescription drugs at the cheaper prices, the state attorney general said in his... (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 12:14:57 GMT)
Attorney criticizes law school proposal
Indiana State University's proposal to establish a law school is meeting with criticism from yet another source - this time, from a local attorney who is a former member of the state Commission for Higher Education. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 14:46:14 GMT)
Defense say man videotaped shooting lawyer had breakdown
LOS ANGELES, 8:39 p.m. Dec. 27 (AP): A man who was videotaped shooting a lawyer outside a courthouse had a psychotic breakdown, his lawyer argued Tuesday as the prosecution countered the attack was calculated and driven by a desire for revenge. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:36:21 GMT)
Attorney picked to review police shooting in Kearney
KEARNEY — A local attorney has been appointed to investigate the Christmas Day shooting death by police of a man in the emergency room of Good Samaritan Hospital. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:54:41 GMT)
Florida attorney general: 334 hate crimes reported in 2004
The Attorney General Charlie Crist's annual Hate Crimes in Florida report, released Wednesday, shows the number of hate crimes reported by local law enforcement agencies increased by 21.5 percent in 2004 over the previous year, with a total of 334 reported hate crimes. This represents the third-highest annual total since reporting began in 1990. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:57:47 GMT)
Burns named attorney for Albany County
Kristina Burns, of counsel to the firm of Nolan & Heller in Albany, N.Y., and currently an attorney with the Albany County Department for Children Youth and Families has been appointed as Albany County attorney. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 17:38:09 GMT)
Lawyer Says Rendition 'Part of a Larger Pattern'
Lawyer Says Rendition 'Part of a Larger Pattern' (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:21:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Fujimori likely to get bail
A Chilean lawyer for former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori said Tuesday that his client, now in custody in Chile, would likely be granted bail once the government in Santiago receives a formal request from Lima to hand him over. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:46:36 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2005-12-28 18:50 GMT: Unipol to go ahead with BNL bid even if chairman resigns - attorney UPDATE
MILAN (AFX) - Unipol Compagnia Assicuratrice SpA will go ahead with plans to bid for Banca Nazionale del Lavoro SpA even if its chairman Giovanni Consorte resigns, said ANSA news agency citing Consorte's attorney Filippo Sgubbi. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:19:20 GMT)
Attorney general: State still safe, drunken driving arrests up
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says North Dakota remains the safest state in the nation but last year's crime statistics show a big problem with drunken driving. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:22:41 GMT)
DUI-alcohol tests faulty, lawyer says
Coral Springs police botched a test of their DUI breath-analyzers that could affect hundreds of drunken-driving cases, a defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:23:38 GMT)
Lawyer Questions Evidence in Terror Case
Lawyer for Islamic Scholar Wants Judge to Determine if Evidence Was Gathered Without a Warrant (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:54:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Did NSA snoop on cleric?
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A lawyer for an Islamic scholar convicted of exhorting followers to take up arms against U.S. forces overseas wants a judge to determine whether evidence against his client was gathered by a secret domestic spying program. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 19:57:17 GMT)
Lawyer wants to know if NSA spied on scholar
WASHINGTON A lawyer for a Fairfax Islamic scholar convicted of exhorting followers to take up arms against U-S forces overseas wants a judge to determine whether evidence against his client was gathered by a secret domestic spying program. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:07:35 GMT)
Choi names new township attorney
EDISON — Mayor-elect Jun Choi has tapped an award-winning lawyer to serve as township attorney. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 20:44:19 GMT)
Terror case lawyer to appeal over spy efforts
He wants judge to determine if evidence was obtained via secret NSA program A lawyer for an Islamic scholar convicted of exhorting followers to take up arms against U.S. forces overseas wants a judge to determine whether evidence against his client was gathered by a secret domestic spying program. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:08:51 GMT)
Terror case lawyer to appeal over spy efforts
He wants judge to discern if evidence was obtained via secret NSA program A lawyer for an Islamic scholar convicted of exhorting followers to take up arms against U.S. forces overseas wants a judge to determine whether evidence against his client was gathered by a secret domestic spying program. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:13:07 GMT)
Benton attorney found dead at home: Hardin, 55, was former prosecutor
Benton attorney Joe Kelly Hardin, a former prosecutor, was found dead at his residence on Monday. He was 55. Saline County sheriff's Capt. Jason Massey said it appears that Hardin died of natural causes. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:03:06 GMT)
Junior Gotti says he has no problem with conflicted lawyer
John A. "Junior" Gotti insisted he wanted a co-defendant's attorney to represent him at his racketeering retrial despite a judge's warning Wednesday that the lawyer might be forced to give biased advice because of a conflict of interest. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:06:49 GMT)
Attorney General files suit to freeze foundation assets, remove board
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter filed a lawsuit against the Olin B. and Desta Schwab Foundation and its board members today, seeking to freeze its assets and remove its entire board. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:33:27 GMT)
Attorney gets 97-day jail sentence
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced to 97 days in jail on Thursday in Saline County Circuit Court for second- and third-offense driving while intoxicated. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:33:53 GMT)
Sentencing is set after Benton attorney pleads guilty to DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated charges Wednesday in Saline County Circuit Court, canceling his jury trial scheduled for today. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:34:45 GMT)
Benton attorney shows up at trial legally drunk
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was cited for contempt and jailed Monday after showing up legally drunk for a bench trial in Saline County Circuit Court. (Wed, 28 Dec 2005 23:36:26 GMT)
Attorney general warns of poster scam
PIERRE, S.D. - Employers need to guard against being scammed into paying for labor law posters that are free from state government, said Attorney General Larry Long. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:26:55 GMT)
No excuses for toddler's death: lawyer
There is no excuse for the failure of a contract caseworker to provide appropriate care for a chronically ill African toddler who died less than 24 hours after he arrived in Australia, a Sydney lawyer says. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:55:45 GMT)
'Junior' Gotti Says He's Happy With Lawyer
A judge warned John A. "Junior" Gotti on Wednesday that his lawyer has a conflict of interest, but the son of late mob boss John Gotti said he's happy with his representation in an upcoming racketeering retrial. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:11:32 GMT)
Gotti Asks to Replace His Lawyer
John A. Gotti, the one-time prince of the Gambino crime family, went to court yesterday to replace the lawyer who helped him avoid conviction in a racketeering trial earlier this year and to take on a new lawyer, despite unusually blunt warnings from the judge that he was making a mistake. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:31:39 GMT)
'Junior' Gotti says he's happy with lawyer
By LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A judge warned John A. "Junior" Gotti on Wednesday that his lawyer has a conflict of interest, but the son of late mob boss John Gotti said he's happy with his representation in an upcoming racketeering retrial. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:34:49 GMT)
'Junior' Gotti Says He's Happy With Lawyer
'Junior' Gotti Says He Has No Problem That His Trial Lawyer Has a Conflict of Interest (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 01:37:13 GMT)
Sylacauga to begin interviewing Thursday for attorney, prosecutor
SYLACAUGA — After interviewing several applicants Thursday, the City Council likely will be ready to appoint a new city attorney and city prosecutor at its first meeting in 2006. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 02:47:11 GMT)
County attorney's eBay sales checked
HILLSBORO -- A special prosecutor is investigating an attorney who handles Washington County's legal matters and his wife in online sales of computers listed as lost by Intel employees. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 05:16:50 GMT)
Trustee's attorney calls charges ‘bogus'
OWEGO - Charges that an Owego Village trustee sexually abused children at his wife's daycare are “bogus,” the trustee's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:21:04 GMT)
Attorney picked to review police shooting
KEARNEY — A local attorney has been appointed to investigate the Christmas Day shooting death by police of a man in the emergency room of Good Samaritan Hospital. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:27:15 GMT)
Sugar Land attorney another challenge for DeLay
A 50-year-old attorney from Sugar Land has filed to run against U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay for the 22nd District in the Republican primary in March. Thomas A. Campbell, who specializes in environmental law, is the third Republican challenger to take on DeLay. (Thu, 29 Dec 2005 06:51:36 GMT)
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