Attorney News Feb 2006
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Lawyer: Enron Never Infested With Fraud
Lawyer for Ex-Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling Insists His Client, Kenneth Lay Are Guilty of No Crimes (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:19:45 GMT)
Attorney General Looking Into Providence Breech
State attorney general Hardy Myers is investigating whether Providence Health Systems violated consumer protection laws when information on 365,000 people was stolen from an employee's car. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:43:30 GMT)
Lawyer says expert finds woman incompetent for trial in fatal shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The lawyer for a woman accused of gunning down her former boyfriend on a downtown street said a state mental health expert has found her incompetent for trial. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:09:03 GMT)
Attorney General McMaster seeking re-election
(National) Jan. 31, 2006 - State Attorney General Henry McMaster made his re-election candidacy offical Tuesday. Supports turned out to hear McMaster discuss his accomplishments and future goals. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:36:25 GMT)
Enron's Skilling, Lay Didn't Conspire, Lawyer Says (Update7)
Jan. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Former Enron Corp. executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling didn't conspire to mislead investors about the energy trader's losses and were deceived by thieving subordinates, a defense lawyer said at their fraud trial today. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:07:58 GMT)
Defense lawyer: Lay committed no crime
Kenneth Lay's lawyer said his client accepts responsibility for Enron's bankruptcy, but 'bankruptcy is not a crime.' (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 02:32:12 GMT)
Attorney Under Fire
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of an Omaha attorney after his clients claim he stole their money. The warrant was issued for Thomas Gleason's arrest and it's not the first time he's been in trouble. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 03:43:10 GMT)
Attorney general talks to both sides in closed meeting dispute
(Columbia-AP) Jan. 31, 2006 - Attorney General Henry McMaster says there's no connection between his party affiliation and his handling of a decision on the state's open meeting law. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 04:21:46 GMT)
'No evil' in Enron collapse: defence lawyer
A defence lawyer in the blockbuster Enron fraud trial said today there was "no evil" and "no conspiracy" that led to the meltdown of the US energy giant. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 04:33:43 GMT)
Tara does not plan to reopen, attorney says
PITTSBURGH - Although the owners of Tara Hospital at Brownsville have filed Chapter 11 reorganizational bankruptcy, their attorney says his clients have no intention of reopening the facility. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:07:12 GMT)
Troy King leads in fundraising for attorney general
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Republican Attorney General Troy King has received $667,282 in donations for his campaign, which is twice as much as one of his Democratic challengers. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 05:07:36 GMT)
Couey's Attorney Hints At Possible Delay
INVERNESS - The attorney for the man accused of killing 9-year-old Jessica Marie Lunsford hinted Tuesday he may not be ready for a mid-summer trial date. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 06:35:25 GMT)
Attorney claims Shaw suffers mental fatigue
Part of the opening statements made by Defense Attorney Thomas Ryan included the argument that Brian T. Shaw, a former Syracuse University student, suffered from a mental condition, which may have led to the alleged events of March 23, 2005. Shaw, who is accused of allegedly murdering Chiarra Seals, the mother of his 4-year-old daughter, was a fifth-year senior, member of the cheerleading squad (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:18:22 GMT)
Pa. attorney general warns of Internet risks
To thwart sexual predators, Pennsylvania Attorney General Thomas Corbett warned parents and guardians yesterday to keep computers out of their children's bedrooms. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:40:38 GMT)
Wanted: new U.S. attorney
The search for Colorado's next U.S. attorney must start from scratch now that all three people suggested by Sen. Wayne Allard have withdrawn from White House consideration. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:47:26 GMT)
Lawyer insists Faeldon psychologically tortured
The lawyer of Marine Capt. Nicanor Faeldon on Wednesday maintained that his client was psychologically tortured contrary to the findings of doctors from the Senate and the Commission on Human Rights after they examined the re-captured Oakwood mutineer. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:36:17 GMT)
William B. 'Brad' Norris, lawyer who helped create WCPN, activist
William B. "Brad" Norris, 80, a lawyer who played a key role in the creation of the WCPN FM public radio station and other civic campaigns, died Sunday at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:56:22 GMT)
Attorney wants trial moved out of McHenry County
WOODSTOCK – The attorney for a man charged in the 2001 murder of a McHenry restaurant owner said Tuesday that extensive media coverage of the case prevented his client from getting a fair trial in McHenry County, and he wants the trial moved. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 09:56:55 GMT)
Homicide suspect's second attorney quits, too
A second attorney in six months has asked a judge to allow him to withdraw from the case of a man charged with first-degree intentional homicide in connection with a 1998 murder in Weston. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 10:15:28 GMT)
Lawyer says expert finds woman incompetent for trial in fatal shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The lawyer for a woman accused of gunning down her former boyfriend on a downtown street said a state mental health expert has found her incompetent for trial. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 11:09:24 GMT)
Attorney shocked at murder charge against teen driver
PORT ANGELES -- The attorney who represented an 18-year-old Port Angeles man accused of being behind the wheel during a fatal hit and run was ``shocked'' when his client was charged with first-degree murder this week. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 11:58:57 GMT)
Gallagher Asking Lawyer to Check His Financial Activities
Florida Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher, one of two Republican candidates for governor, said Tuesday that he would ask his agency's top lawyer to determine if his past financial activities crea (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:25:17 GMT)
Hudson lawyer launches bid to challenge Congressman Sweeney
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. A lawyer from the Hudson Valley has officially kicked off her campaign for the Democratic Party nomination to challenge Republican John Sweeney for his eastern New York congressional seat. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:53:39 GMT)
Law license suspended for Columbia attorney charged with murder
(Columbia-AP) February 1, 2006 - The law license of a Columbia attorney charged with murder has been temporarily suspended by the state Supreme Court. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:06:35 GMT)
Gallagher asking lawyer to check his financial activities
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher, one of two Republican candidates for governor, said Tuesday that he would ask his agency's top lawyer to determine if his past financial activities created any conflicts of interest. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 13:30:14 GMT)
Lawyer says Boy George will fight NY drug charges
Singer Boy George is innocent and will fight the drug possession charges he faces in New York, which could result in 15 years in prison if he is convicted, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:30:18 GMT)
Pa. attorney general warns of Internet risks
To thwart sexual predators, Pennsylvania Attorney General Thomas Corbett warned parents and guardians yesterday to keep computers out of their children's bedrooms. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:33:08 GMT)
Attorney charged in fatal shooting
A Columbia attorney who specializes in estate and financial planning has been charged with murder stemming from a Sunday morning shooting that killed the manager of an adult nightclub. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 15:41:17 GMT)
Lathrop lawyer joins Polsinelli
Irwin Blond, a veteran real estate lawyer, has joined Polsinelli Shalton Welte Suelthaus PC, the firm said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:40:49 GMT)
Ex-Lawyer Says He's Held Stolen Paintings
A retired Massachusetts lawyer says he secretly held seven stolen paintings, including a Paul Cezanne still-life worth millions of dollars, for 28 years because he wanted a 10 percent finder's fee. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 16:46:22 GMT)
Columbia attorney charged with murder appears in court
(Columbia) February 1, 2006 - A Columbia attorney accused of killing a strip club manager over the weekend was in court Wednesday morning and he is now out of jail. 62-year-old Dewain Herring's release did not come without certain conditions. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:06:25 GMT)
Attorney: Spokane Church Offers Settlement
Attorney Says Spokane Diocese Offers $45.7 Million to Settle Church Abuse Case (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:21:37 GMT)
Lawsuit ready if Virginia fails to lift lawyer fee caps
RICHMOND, Va. -- A Washington, D.C., law firm is prepared to file a class-action lawsuit if the General Assembly fails to significantly increase fees paid to attorneys appointed to represent indigent defendants, a lawyer for the firm said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 18:43:52 GMT)
Farber Sworn in as NJ Attorney General
Zulima Farber today overcame questions about her legal views and her own tussles with the law to become New Jersey's next attorney general. The Senate endorsed Gov. Corzine's nomination of Farber, 61, by a vote of 24-10. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:07:18 GMT)
Glendale attorney on 'Big Look' panel
SALEM: An attorney for The Swanson Group of Glendale has been named to a newly formed task force charged with charting the future of Oregon's 30-year-old land use planning system. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:23:34 GMT)
City attorney asks for nomination period to be reopened for council race
The request comes after a group filed a lawsuit asking that candidate Sharon Barovsky be declared ineligible to run in the election. If she is ruled ineligible, the city attorney wants others to be able to run. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:32:06 GMT)
Attorney: Spokane Church Offers Settlement
Attorney Says Spokane Diocese Offers $45.7 Million to Settle Church Sex Abuse Case (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:36:37 GMT)
Celebrity lawyer investigated for fraud, court told
Melbourne celebrity lawyer Michael Brereton has been under investigation for some years for defrauding the Commonwealth and dealing in the proceeds of crime, according to a document filed at the Federal Court. - (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:41:22 GMT)
Police schedule interview with actor Joe Pesci and his attorney
Police have scheduled an interview with actor Joe Pesci and his attorney to ask him about an incident where a college student says the actor punched him in a shopping center parking lot. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 20:52:29 GMT)
ALP chooses lawyer to contest Gallop seat
The Western Australian Labor Party has selected lawyer Ben Wyatt as its candidate to contest Geoff Gallop's seat of Victoria Park. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 22:00:00 GMT)
New York State attorney general clears WJC of financial irregularities
NEW YORK - The New York State attorney general has cleared the World Jewish Congress of financial irregularities of a criminal nature and misuse of donated funds. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 22:05:51 GMT)
Attorney Turns Self In, Surrenders License
Omaha attorney Thomas Gleason faces theft charges. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:10:01 GMT)
Retired Mass. Lawyer Held Stolen Paintings
A retired Massachusetts lawyer says he secretly held seven stolen paintings, including a Paul Cezanne still-life worth millions of dollars, for 28 years because he wanted a 10 percent finder's fee. (Wed, 01 Feb 2006 23:52:37 GMT)
Wittig's wife hires Lewinsky's ex-attorney
Beth Wittig, the wife of former Westar Energy Inc. Chairman David Wittig, has hired Monica Lewinsky's former attorney to fight a restraining order on her personal assets. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:06:59 GMT)
Lawyer guilty of ripping off deceased estate
An Auckland lawyer was this morning found guilty of ripping off a deceased estate with excessive and exorbitant fees. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:13:30 GMT)
Ramona Bar names Cole Lawyer of the Year
The Ramona Bar Association announced that it has Lewis N. Cole as its Lawyer of the Year. Through his display of both commitment and dedication, Cole has proven himself an effective leader, according to a statement from Frazier Law Firm. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:26:47 GMT)
Rosendo Rodriguez's Attorney Asking for Removal
New information in the Rosendo Rodriguez murder case. Thursday, Rodriguez's San Antonio attorney will ask a Lubbock judge if he can be removed from the case. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:48:47 GMT)
Attorney: Spokane Church Offers Settlement
Attorney Says Spokane Diocese Offers $45.7 Million to Settle Church Sex Abuse Case (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 01:21:36 GMT)
Lawyer punished for conning fraud suspect
A lawyer was suspended Tuesday for failing to file bail applications for a fraud suspect but pocketing the 80,000 yen he received for the service, bar association officials said. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 01:55:33 GMT)
BCG Attorney Search Identifies Trends in Long-Term Demand for Attorneys at Top Law Firms
BCG Attorney Search, the country's largest legal search firm dedicated to placing attorneys in law firms, has released a statistical report tracking the changes in demand for attorneys at America's top law firms. By monitoring the vacancies at the country's largest, most prestigious firms throughout the year, BCG Attorney Search analyzed two sets of data, comparing the number of vacancies at top (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:16:00 GMT)
Los Angeles city attorney sues makers of 'Grand Theft Auto' video game
The city attorney's office has sued the makers of ``Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas'' for allegedly hiding pornographic material inside the video game, officials said. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:45:27 GMT)
Lawyer guilty of fraud
An Auckland lawyer who took half of a family trust in administration fees has been found guilty of fraud. David Watt's bill of $180,000 included a charge of $250 to read a two line letter. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:08:03 GMT)
Bolante still in US, says lawyer
The lawyer of Jocelyn "Joc-Joc" Bolante on Thursday said the former agriculture undersecretary is still in the United States recuperating from "post-dental surgery," denying reports that the embattled official is in the country. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:11:45 GMT)
Lawyer-cousin needs to be terminated
Dear Annie: My mother died two years ago. In her will, she requested my cousin, Jon, help me because he is a lawyer, so I hired him. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 03:23:49 GMT)
Pirro Discounts Old Gaffes and Issues to Focus on Attorney General Race
Now that she is seeking a job that suits her better, Jeanine F. Pirro says, she is her old self again. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 05:17:19 GMT)
Kidnap suspect will keep lawyer
CAMBRIDGE -- The woman charged with kidnapping two children in Marlborough three months ago will keep her court-appointed lawyer, even though the judge in the case said the lawyer may have a conflict of interest. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 05:35:35 GMT)
Yates' lawyer raises money for her bail
HOUSTON -- Andrea Yates, the Texas woman awaiting retrial for drowning her five children, was granted $200,000 bail yesterday and was expected to go to a mental health facility today, a spokesman for her lawyer said. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:08:52 GMT)
New lead attorney for Merck's Vioxx trial
Diane Sullivan, a New Jersey native with a spunky courtroom style, made headlines last fall as Merck's lead lawyer in the Vioxx trial in Atlantic City. And since she guided the big drugmaker to victory, anticipation was growing over a legal slugfest with famed Houston attorney Mark Lanier when the next trial begins later this month. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:43:29 GMT)
Richmond police, state's attorney's office disagree
The Richmond Police Department might have been premature in bringing three misdemeanor charges against former Nippersink District 2 custodian Dennis Okayama, McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi said Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 06:58:26 GMT)
Findlay attorney joins House race
FINDLAY — A Findlay attorney said “frustration” motivated him to enter a highly competitive race for the 4th Congressional District seat. John Kostyo, 50, plans to seek the seat held by U.S. Rep. Michael G. Oxley, R-Findlay, who announced his intent to retire at the end of this term. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:12:53 GMT)
Lawyer’s art cache is a still life with loot
BOSTON — A retired Massachusetts lawyer says he secretly held seven stolen paintings, including a Paul Cezanne still life worth millions, for 28 years because he wanted a 10 percent finder’s fee. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:13:02 GMT)
an attorney should review out-of-state will
Q: My wife and I are senior citizens and moved to Florida last year from New York. We have a will and trust that our attorney created for us two years ago. Now that we are full-time residents of Florida, do we need to have our will and trusts re-done by a Florida attorney? Is our New York will and trust valid in the state of Florida? (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 08:16:48 GMT)
SC affirms 6-month suspension on lawyer for bouncing checks
THE SUPREME Court suspended for six months the lawyer and president of Bingo Royale after all the checks he issued to the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) had bounced. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 10:31:37 GMT)
Judge offers attorney help
A judge said he can provide more legal manpower to the attorney representing a man charged with sexually assaulting and killing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 11:14:29 GMT)
Saddam lawyer calls for prosecutors to quit
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer called on two prosecutors to resign on Thursday, saying they showed bias against the former Iraqi leader in his trial. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 11:50:08 GMT)
Attorney Urges D.C. to Speed Up Process of Closing Oak Hill
LAUREL, Md. (AP) - An attorney suing the District over conditions at the Oak Hill Youth Center in Laurel is urging the city to pick up the pace in closing the center. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 11:56:55 GMT)
Lawyer for US priest says to appeal extradition
A Rome court on Thursday ruled that a fugitive American priest wanted in the United States on charges of sexually molesting boys can be extradited home but his lawyer said he would appeal the decision. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:42:56 GMT)
Mass. Lawyer Hid Stolen Cezanne, Other Paintings for 28 Years
A retired Massachusetts lawyer says secretly held seven stolen paintings, including a Paul Cezanne still-life worth millions of dollars, for 28 years because he wanted a 10 percent finders fee, the Bo (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 12:55:17 GMT)
Lawyer says Boy George will fight NY drug charges
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Singer Boy George is innocent and will fight the drug possession charges he faces in New York, which could result in 15 years in prison if he is convicted, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:17:09 GMT)
Saddam's lawyer calls for prosecutors to quit
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer has accused two prosecutors of showing bias against the former Iraqi leader in his trial for crimes against humanity. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:31:06 GMT)
Attorney charged in fatal shooting
A Columbia attorney who specializes in estate and financial planning has been charged with murder stemming from a Sunday morning shooting that killed the manager of an adult nightclub. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 13:41:34 GMT)
Vanderbilt hosts lawyer joke expert
How many lawyers does it take to change a light bulb? How many can you afford? Jokes at the expense of attorneys says much about society perceptions of the perception and lawyer joke expert Marc Galanter take up the subject during a speaking engagement at Vanderbilt University on Feb.. 21. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 15:37:53 GMT)
After seeing pictures, attorney believes there's more to the story
SANFORD - An attorney representing the family of Terry Simmons, who died at the Lee County Jail on Jan. 4, has circulated photographs of wounds on Simmons' body, claiming they don't match up with District Attorney Tom Lock's statement that the wounds on Simmons' body are consistent with being handcuffed. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:06:59 GMT)
Attorney: Pregnant woman had no role in child groom's disappearance
(Atlanta-AP) February 2, 2006 - The attorney for the 37-year-old woman who is due to deliver the baby fathered by her 15-year-old groom later this month says she was surprised the boy has run away from a group home. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:21:23 GMT)
Lawyer-cousin needs to be terminated
Dear Annie: My mother died two years ago. In her will, she requested my cousin, Jon, help me because he is a lawyer, so I hired him. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:24:14 GMT)
Pa. attorney general warns of Internet risks
To thwart sexual predators, Pennsylvania Attorney General Thomas Corbett warned parents and guardians yesterday to keep computers out of their children's bedrooms. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:49:59 GMT)
Lawyer slams investigators in Moscow synagogue attack
MOSCOW. Feb 2 (Interfax) - A lawyer for those who were injured in an assault at one of Moscow's synagogues three weeks ago claimed in a Thursday radio program that investigators in the attack had failed to properly check whether the attacker, a young man, was a member of any "extremist or nationalist" group. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 17:56:27 GMT)
Benton attorney receives jail time for fourth DWI
Benton attorney Jerry Stewart was sentenced today to two years in prison, and Teresa Belew, executive director of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, said the sentence shows “that no one is exempt from the law.” (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:33:14 GMT)
City attorney: council needs vacancy before replacement
Benton City Attorney Sam Ed Gibson said today that “the statute says what it says” in regard to a state law governing what a city council may do when a vacancy occurs. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:35:47 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. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 19:39:50 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. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 20:08:09 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. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 20:08:49 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. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 20:10:50 GMT)
Lawyer for Ex-Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling Insists His Client, Kenneth Lay Are Guilty of No Crimes
HOUSTON (AP) - A lawyer for former Enron Corp. chief Jeffrey Skilling insisted Tuesday his client and Enron founder Kenneth Lay are guilty of no crimes, arguing the company was never infested with fraud and fell victim to a sudden, unexpected cash crisis. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 21:12:46 GMT)
Attorney General's office offers mediator training
The Arizona Attorney General's Office Civil Rights Division, in partnership with the Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Office of the Court, is offering 40-hour mediation courses throughout the state to train volunteers to help resolve local court disputes. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 21:27:21 GMT)
Retired Mass. Lawyer Held Stolen Paintings
A retired Massachusetts lawyer says he secretly held seven stolen paintings, including a Paul Cezanne still-life worth millions of dollars, for 28 years because he wanted a 10 percent finder's fee. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 21:59:35 GMT)
Attorney general warns of release of Social Security numbers
RICHMOND, Va. State Attorney General Bob McDonnell says a tax preparation firm's mailings included the Social Security numbers of thousands of Virginians near a mailing code. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:26:51 GMT)
Attorney General Meets With Providence About Stolen Records
The state Attorney General's office held its first meeting with Providence Health System Thursday about stolen patient records. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:43:38 GMT)
Killer likely to get released sooner from jail than mental institution: lawyer
TORONTO (CP) - The unusual predicament of Trinh Quach, who is facing a life sentence for murder rather than the mental-health treatment his lawyer says he needs, has cast a spotlight on the plight of the mentally ill in Canada's criminal justice system. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 22:49:00 GMT)
L.A. attorney pleads no contest in campaign funding case
LOS ANGELES, 1:53 p.m. Feb. 2 (AP): High-profile attorney Pierce O'Donnell pleaded no contest Thursday to five counts of using a false name while making political contributions to former Mayor James Hahn's election campaign in 2000 and 2001, officials said. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:11:25 GMT)
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft to Address CEIC(TM) 2006
With the United States Congress debating the status of the temporarily extended USA PATRIOT Act, it was announced today that former Attorney General John Ashcroft will be among the distinguished speakers at this year's Computer and Enterprise Investigations Conference (CEIC(TM)). Mr. Ashcroft, who was well-known for his support of USA PATRIOT Act during his tenure as Attorney General, served from (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:22:41 GMT)
LA attorney pleads no contest in campaign funding case
LOS ANGELES High-profile attorney Pierce O'Donnell pleaded no contest today to five counts of using a false name while making political contributions to former Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn's election campaign in 2000 and 2001. (Thu, 02 Feb 2006 23:35:47 GMT)
Lawyer robbed at knife-point at home
MUAR: Robbers broke into the house of a lawyer and escaped with valuables worth more than RM400,000, including his month-old BMW. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:06:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Delay Triple Murder Suspect's Trial
(AP) Spokane, Wash. The triple murder trial of registered sex offender Joseph Edward Duncan III should be pushed back to November, in part to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the insanity defense, Duncan's lawyer says. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 01:18:17 GMT)
Attorney: Judgment may help Panday
A JUDGMENT yesterday that the Integrity Commission could not compel public officials to declare their income and assets for the year 2002 may help Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday in his fight against three charges of failing to declare a bank account, attorney Anand Ramlogan believes. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 02:15:16 GMT)
Detained Faeldon lady supporter allowed to see kin, lawyer
A WEEK after she was arrested with one of the alleged ringleaders of a failed mutiny, military prosecutor Captain Candelaria "Candy" Rivas will finally be allowed to see her family and lawyer, her custodian said Friday. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 04:03:54 GMT)
Prominent L.A. Attorney Pleads No Contest
A prominent attorney pleaded no contest Thursday to using a false name while making political contributions to the election campaign of former Mayor James Hahn in 2000 and 2001, officials said. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 05:19:03 GMT)
Attorney wants Goodwin deposed
With former state police trooper and state inmate Montgomery Goodwin "gravely ill," an attorney suing Fayette County for alleged civil rights violations on behalf of David J. Munchinski wants to have him deposed. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 05:22:45 GMT)
Lawyer, bicycle shop to give away 1,000 helmets to local children
Beginning next month, all young bicyclists in St. Lucie County must wear a helmet or risk getting a ticket, and a local lawyer and bike shop owner have teamed up to make sure those who can't afford one won't have to fret about breaking the new law. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 05:23:09 GMT)
Bush nominates Houston attorney for Werlein's spot on district court
President Bush has nominated Gray Miller, an attorney at the Fulbright & Jaworski law firm, to replace U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr. in Houston. U.S. Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn recommended Miller for the bench. The senators make recommendations for most appointive federal offices, and the president usually nominates those recommended. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 06:56:32 GMT)
Attorney offers deal in magazine controversy
ENCINITAS ---- An attorney for the Torrey Pines girl whose seminude photos were published in a school-sponsored literary magazine without her consent said Wednesday that the family requires only a public apology, a single dollar in damages, and about $18,000 in attorney's fees to settle the issue with the San Dieguito Union High School District. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 07:05:16 GMT)
Duncan lawyer seeks long delay
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The triple murder trial of registered sex offender Joseph Edward Duncan III should be pushed back to November, in part to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the insanity defense, Duncan’s lawyer says. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 07:38:08 GMT)
Duncan lawyer seeks long delay
SPOKANE, Wash. - The triple-murder trial of registered sex offender Joseph Edward Duncan III should be pushed back to November, in part to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the insanity defense, Duncan's lawyer says. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:07:00 GMT)
Woman files suit v. Cosby lawyer, tab
A supermarket tabloid and a lawyer who represents Bill Cosby were sued for defamation in federal court here Wednesday by the same woman who accused Cosby of sexual misconduct and defamation in a separate lawsuit filed last year. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:08:10 GMT)
Wyoming already deletes e-mail, attorney general says
While open-government advocates and Gov. Dave Freudenthal say they oppose proposed legislation that would allow Wyoming government officials to delete e-mail, the state attorney general says the practice is already standard operating procedure for the executive branch. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 08:20:39 GMT)
Attorney general requests more money
CHARLESTON — Attorney General Darrell McGraw needs more money to run his office in part because BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Co. has cut its payments for legal work, an assistant said Thursday. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:17:11 GMT)
Mayor, attorney take on utility
CHICAGO — Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Homer Glen Mayor Russ Petrizzo on Wednesday filed separate complaints with the Illinois Commerce Commission, alleging a pattern of noncompliance with commission rules and regulations by a water utility operating statewide. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:28:18 GMT)
Lawyer's photography, music skills on display
DAN TRANBERGA LIFE IN FULL: Patricia Winfield, shown here at the Arabica Cafe on East 185th Street in Cleveland, mixes a career as a lawyer with music and photography. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:51:17 GMT)
Virginia Attorney General Warns of Release of Social Security Numbers
(AP) - State Attorney General Bob McDonnell said Thursday that the Social Security numbers of thousands of Virginians were listed on a tax preparation firm's mailings. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:09:47 GMT)
Attorney: Marin firm, Wal-Mart knew of bike defect
San Rafael-based Dynacraft Industries Inc. and retail giant Wal-Mart Stores Inc. knew they were selling defective bicycles but chose not to do anything about it, an attorney for nine families told a Marin jury Thursday. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:30:22 GMT)
The FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office and Ravenna officials have confirmed a corruption investigation in the city
The FBI, the U.S. Attorney's Office and Ravenna officials have confirmed a corruption investigation in the city. No one will discuss the focus or scope of the investigation, but city officials have acknowledged that it includes a questionable tree-removal contract signed between city building inspector Jeff Stone and Neighborhood Development Services Inc., a nonprofit entity. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 12:34:04 GMT)
Bradford Gets New Attorney
The person of interest in the murder investigation of a Hermitage doctor has a new attorney. Michael Santi-cola, of Beaver, says he is now representing 24-year-old Damian Bradford. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:04:13 GMT)
Attorney seeks to play 911 tape during trial
LOCKPORT - Defense attorney Joel L. Daniels sought Thursday to have the tape of a 911 call, reporting the beating of Nicholas A. Kwasniewski, admitted as evidence in the trial of David F. Kennerknecht, 23, of the Town of Niagara. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 13:58:20 GMT)
Detained Faeldon lady supporter allowed to see kin, lawyer
A WEEK after she was arrested with one of the alleged ringleaders of a failed mutiny, military prosecutor Captain Candelaria "Candy" Rivas will finally be allowed to see her family and lawyer, her custodian said Friday. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:09:36 GMT)
‘Cybercrime in RP is worse than you think,’ -- IT lawyer
Despite Republic Act 8792 or the E-Commerce Act supposed protection against digital crime in the Philippines, the degree of cybercrime in the country seems to be worse than reported by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), says a top IT lawyer. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 14:17:34 GMT)
Duncan lawyer seeks extended trial delay
SPOKANE — The triple murder trial of registered sex offender Joseph Edward Duncan III should be pushed back to November, in part to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the insanity defense, Duncan’s lawyer says. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 15:10:12 GMT)
Stars defence lawyer as famous as his clients
Commanding huge fees and creating headlines is usually the domain of Hollywood stars but in times of trouble celebrities such as New Zealand filmmaker Lee Tamahori often turn to a celebrity lawyer like Mark Geragos. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:12:19 GMT)
Nichols sends South Rockwood case to Attorney General’s Office for review
Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney William Nichols has referred the case of Sgt. James Miller, accused of billing the Village of South Rockwood for time that he worked in Luna Pier, to the state Attorney General’s Office. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 17:14:58 GMT)
City attorney asks for nomination period to be reopened for council race
The request comes after a group filed a lawsuit asking that candidate Sharon Barovsky be declared ineligible to run in the election. If she is ruled ineligible, the city attorney wants others to be able to run. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 18:47:07 GMT)
Attorney calls for arrest of deputy in shooting of airman
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. An attorney for a man videotaped being shot by a San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy as he appeared to comply with an order to get up from the ground is calling for the deputy to be arrested. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:05:37 GMT)
CHINA: Lawyer attacked after visiting Taishi activist
A lawyer helping residents of Guangdong's Taishi village in their struggle to oust their headman was attacked by strangers yesterday after visiting rights activist Yang Maodong, who is believed to be under government surveillance. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:11:10 GMT)
Statement of Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley on status of Entwistle investigation
CAMBRIDGE - Authorities from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, State Police, and the Hopkinton Police Department continue to investigate the deaths of Rachel Entwistle, age 27, and her 9-month-old... (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:23:06 GMT)
Statement of Middlesex District Attorney Martha Coakley
CAMBRIDGE - Authorities from the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, State Police, and the Hopkinton Police Department continue to investigate the deaths of Rachel Entwistle, age 27, and her 9-month-old daughter Lillian Entwistle.Rachel and Lillian Entwistle were discovered in their Hopkinton home on Sunday, January 22, 2006. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 19:40:47 GMT)
Attorney-General Tells Off Law Society
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe's constitutional challenge against some sections of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act has nothing to do with defending human rights, Attorney-General Mr Sobusa Gula-Ndebele has said. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:40:28 GMT)
Woman files suit v. Cosby lawyer, tab
A supermarket tabloid and a lawyer who represents Bill Cosby were sued for defamation in federal court here Wednesday by the same woman who accused Cosby of sexual misconduct and defamation in a separate lawsuit filed last year. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 20:50:25 GMT)
Murder trial from 2004 still idle as defendant remains without lawyer
HOUMA -- A Houma man accused of killing his wife and another woman in 2004 has no lawyer because of a convoluted series of financial transactions, so his trial has been stalled for several more months. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:08:49 GMT)
Lawyer arrested for missing court appearance
A San Antonio lawyer was arrested today after he twice failed to show up for hearings for one of his clients. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:32:32 GMT)
County's attorney says flooding farms not the solution
Although it goes against some county commissioners’ ideas for quickly limiting large Lake Okeechobee water releases, the county’s own outside attorney today said flooding farm fields south of the lake is not the answer. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:36:59 GMT)
Bush to name telecom lawyer McDowell to FCC
U.S. President George W. Bush plans to nominate telecommunications lawyer Robert McDowell to fill the final empty Republican seat on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, the White House said on Friday. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 21:51:26 GMT)
U.S. Attorney won't intervene in Caremark suit
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago has notified Caremark Rx Inc. that it won't intervene on behalf of the federal government in a qui tam complaint filed against the company in Illinois. (Fri, 03 Feb 2006 22:08:53 GMT)
Defense lawyer fined and sentenced to more than three years
rominent Miami defense lawyer Samuel I. Burstyn was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in jail for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into a drug trafficking operation run by former clients, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 01:47:02 GMT)
Bush Nominates Telecom Lawyer McDowell For FCC
If confirmed, lawyer-lobbyist expected to help FCC chairman alter ownership rules. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 02:20:47 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced for fraud
He stole millions of dollars from people who trusted him with their finances. Now a former local attorney will spend 15 years in prison for committing massive fraud. Capital News 9's Steve Ference has more on the judge's decision to put him behind bars for what could be the rest of his life. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 02:46:02 GMT)
Will Senate Wiretap Hearings Hit a Wall in the Form of the Attorney General?
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has proved to be one of the Bush administration's most reliable witnesses: polite, soft-spoken -- and opaque. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 02:57:17 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced for fraud
"This is the final day for sentencing," said Andrew Capoccia's lawyer, Tom Zonay. After years of legal battles, Capoccia, a former attorney, found out his fate in a Federal courtroom in Vermont -- 188 months in jail. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:00:53 GMT)
Bush Chooses Telecom Lawyer To Fill Republican FCC Vacancy
Robert M. McDowell, a telecommunications lawyer who works for a trade group that champions the interests of smaller telephone companies against the regional phone giants, is President Bush's choice for the third Republican seat on the Federal Communications Commission. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:25:52 GMT)
Attorney offers deal in magazine controversy
ENCINITAS ---- An attorney for the Torrey Pines girl whose seminude photos were published in a school-sponsored literary magazine without her consent said Wednesday that the family requires only a public apology, a single dollar in damages, and about $18,000 in attorney's fees to settle the issue with the San Dieguito Union High School District. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:38:42 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced for fraud
GUILDERLAND He stole millions of dollars from people who trusted him with their finances. Now a former local attorney will spend 15 years in prison for committing massive fraud. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 03:46:32 GMT)
Attorney appointed to Valles Caldera Trust
ALBUQUERQUE President Bush has selected Albuquerque attorney Bill Keleher to serve as a member of the trust that manages the Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:04:09 GMT)
Attorney general warns of ID theft scam
Don't be fooled by con artists offering government grant money over the phone, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon warned this week. Missourians are calling Nixon's consumer protection hotline daily to report the identity theft scam. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:08:24 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced
A federal judge Friday sentenced a Beaver County lawyer and community do-gooder to nearly two years in prison for failing to pay $205,000 in past taxes. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:09:39 GMT)
Telecom attorney is Bush's pick for FCC
WASHINGTON -- President Bush chose telecommunications attorney and lobbyist Robert McDowell on Friday to take an open seat at the Federal Communications Commission, a move that would restore the agency's 3-2 GOP majority. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 05:38:11 GMT)
Attorney general warns of ID theft scam
Don't be fooled by con artists offering government grant money over the phone, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon warned this week. Missourians are calling Nixon's consumer protection hotline daily to report the identity theft scam. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 07:23:25 GMT)
Bush to Nominate Lawyer to FCC Seat
WASHINGTON — President Bush plans to nominate telecommunications lawyer Robert McDowell to fill the final empty Republican seat on the Federal Communications Commission, the White House said Friday. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:07:33 GMT)
Va. lawyer pleads guilty to laundering stolen money
A Virginia lawyer, once featured on America's Most Wanted, has pleaded guilty to laundering more than $250,000 in stolen money at an Atlantic City casino, authorities said yesterday. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:18:00 GMT)
Solicitors, attorney general butt heads
The S.C. Solicitors Association has rejected state Attorney General Henry McMaster’s plan to put a prosecutor in every county to concentrate on criminal domestic violence cases in magistrate courts. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:19:43 GMT)
Attorney general asks Doyle to join Calpine bankruptcy case
Associated Press MADISON - Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager asked the governor Tuesday for permission to hire outside attorneys to represent the state in a Calpine Corp.'s bankruptcy proceedings. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 08:22:07 GMT)
Attorney says LaGrone to testify in his own defense at his trial
Maurice LaGrone Jr. is ready to tell his story and will testify at his trial on charges that he drowned three children in Clinton Lake 2 1/2 years ago, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:04:37 GMT)
Duncan lawyer seeks long delay
SPOKANE, Wash. — The triple murder trial of registered sex offender Joseph Edward Duncan III should be pushed back to November, in part to wait for a U.S. Supreme Court decision on the insanity defense, Duncan’s lawyer says. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 09:18:33 GMT)
Defense Lawyer Sentenced to Jail
Prominent Miami defense lawyer Samuel I. Burstyn was sentenced Friday to 3 1/2 years in jail for obstructing a federal grand jury investigation into a drug trafficking operation run by former clients, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. U.S. District Judge William Zloch also fined Burstyn $150,000, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. (Sat, 04 Feb 2006 11:04:28 GMT)
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