Attorney News Feb 2006
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Lawyer: Gretsky, Wife Cleared
Lawyer: Gretsky, Wife Cleared (Thu, 16 Feb 2006 20:51:32 GMT)
Three face off in race for county district attorney
The current status of the district attorney's office has become a focal point of one of Kaufman County's most contentious races. Of course, how that office is doing depends on who you ask. (Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:26:57 GMT)
Gretzky won't face criminal charges: lawyer
Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring bust in New Jersey last week and it's unlikely he'll be called to testify against others, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Feb 2006 21:30:25 GMT)
Lawyer Ron ready to state his case
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Trainer Bob Holthus has developed some good 3-year-olds in his more than 52 years of racing at Oaklawn Park, among them Proper Reality and Greater Good. This year, he has one of the country's best 3-year-olds in Lawyer Ron, who on Monday will bid to give Holthus his fifth win in the Southwest Stakes. (Thu, 16 Feb 2006 22:12:55 GMT)
Attorney General Cracking Down on Home Improvement Scams
Pennsylvania's attorney general is cracking down on home improvement fraud. (Thu, 16 Feb 2006 23:04:51 GMT)
Gretzky Lawyer: No Criminal Charges
Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring busted in New Jersey last week, his lawyer said. Gretzky's wife, Janet Jones, also is unlikely to face criminal charges, her lawyer said. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:04:53 GMT)
Judge threatens Zundel's lawyer with contempt
The trial of Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel was abruptly halted on Thursday amidst another day of squabbling and arguing between the judge and the defence lawyer. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 01:33:18 GMT)
Attorney General heading to Watertown
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer will be making two stops in Watertown Friday, one political and one for the consumer. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:22:25 GMT)
Assistant Scott County attorney hit by snow plow
DAVENPORT, Iowa An assistant Scott County attorney is in serious condition today after being hit by a snow plow near the Scott County Courthouse. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:46:43 GMT)
Gretzky won't face charges over betting ring: lawyer
NHL great Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with his alleged involvement in a U.S. sports gambling ring, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:43:35 GMT)
Gretzky won't face charges over betting ring: lawyer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - NHL great Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with his alleged involvement in a U.S. sports gambling ring, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:46:04 GMT)
Judge: Burlington must pay attorney fees to publisher
An Alamance County judge has ordered the city of Burlington to pay more than $33,000 in attorney fees to a weekly newspaper it incurred while challenging the legality of the city's pre-emptive open meetings lawsuit against the newspaper. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:46:24 GMT)
McCall Endorses O'Donnell in Attorney General Race
H. Carl McCall, the former New York State comptroller and 2002 Democratic nominee for governor, yesterday bypassed some better-known candidates in the race for attorney general and endorsed Denise O'Donnell, a Buffalo resident and the former United States attorney for the Western District of New York. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 04:17:32 GMT)
Attorney Terry Christensen Indicted in Case Involving Hollywood PI Pellicano
As word of attorney Terry Christensen's indictment spread across Los Angeles Wednesday, lawyers made phone calls, swapped e-mails, and wondered whether the first indictment of a lawyer in the Anthony Pellicano case was a harbinger of more indictments to come. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 05:27:17 GMT)
George T. Davis, a Lawyer Who Took On Notable Cases and Clients
George T. Davis, 98, a lawyer who specialized in high-profile death penalty and appeals cases and had such diverse clientele as Philippine opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. and televangelist Jim Bakker, died Feb. 4 at his home at the Hawaiian resort of Mauna Lani. He had a heart ailment. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 06:56:05 GMT)
City attorney post vetoed by Dillon mayor
DILLON — The mayor here vetoed a measure passed by the city council this month that would have made the current part-time city attorney’s position a full-time job. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 07:28:32 GMT)
Lawyer expects Bashir release in June
The lawyer for Abu Bakar Bashir expects the Muslim cleric to be released from prison on June 1. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:13:38 GMT)
Lawyer expects Bashir release in June
The lawyer for the Muslim cleric accused of inspiring the terrorists who carried out the 2002 Bali bombings expects his client Abu Bakar Bashir to be released from prison on June 1. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 08:27:54 GMT)
Attorney: Gretzky won't be charged
TRENTON, N.J. -- Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring busted in New Jersey last week, and he is unlikely to be called to testify against others in the case, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:20:51 GMT)
Lawyer, deputies scuffle at Justice Center
A scuffle at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center on Thursday ended with a lawyer being arrested and a sheriff's deputy suffering an injured back. Deputies booked attorney William Crosby of Lakewood on charges of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest, then released him. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:10:24 GMT)
Assistant Scott County attorney hit by snow plow
DAVENPORT (AP) --- An assistant Scott County attorney was hit by a snow plow Thursday near the Scott County Courthouse and was hospitalized with serious injuries. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:40:41 GMT)
Valley attorney finds swagger can draw scrutiny
Defense attorney David Michael Cantor has thrived in the limelight, building a practice through heavy advertising, referrals and representing high-profile clients. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 10:44:56 GMT)
Attorney General: Fewer Concealed Weapon Applications In Ohio
Ohio's attorney general says fewer people are applying for concealed weapons permits. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 12:38:10 GMT)
Oregon Supreme Court Orders Attorney General To Rewrite Title Of Parental Notification Ballot Initiative
The Oregon Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the state attorney general to redraft the title and summary language of a ballot initiative that would require physicians to notify a parent or guardian at least 48 hours before their 15- to 17-year-old minor undergoes an abortion, the Oregonian reports... click link for more info. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:09:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Gretzky won't face charges in betting-ring case
Wayne Gretzky will not face criminal charges in connection with a multimillion-dollar sports betting ring busted in New Jersey last week, and he is unlikely to be called to testify against others in the case, his lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:14:22 GMT)
Attorney: Editor Who Ran Muhammed Cartoons Defamed
An attorney for the editor at the University of Illinois' student-run newspaper who was suspended this week is demanding the paper stop critical statements about the student. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:34:37 GMT)
Entwistle jailed as lawyer worries about media attention
(Framingham, MASS - AP) - Neil Entwistle's lawyer questions whether his client can get a fair trial because of the massive publicity surrounding the case. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:37:43 GMT)
Three face off in race for county district attorney
The current status of the district attorney's office has become a focal point of one of Kaufman County's most contentious races. Of course, how that office is doing depends on who you ask. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:26:57 GMT)
Lawyer shot by Cheney released, says he's sorry for veep's troubles
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was being discharged from a hospital today and told reporters he was sorry for all the trouble Cheney had faced over the past week. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:36:20 GMT)
Texas lawyer 'sorry' for troubles faced by Cheney
Man shot by vice president during hunting outing released from hospital The lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was discharged from a hospital today and told reporters he was sorry for all the trouble Cheney had faced over the past week. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 18:52:15 GMT)
S.C. JUDICIARY: Senate close to approving U.S. attorney for state
State circuit judge Reggie Lloyd took a major step Thursday toward becoming the first black U.S. attorney in South Carolina's modern history to hold the position permanently. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:02:43 GMT)
Lawyer shot by Cheney to leave hospital 1:01 PM
The lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was being discharged from a hospital on Friday and told reporters he was sorry for all the trouble Cheney had faced over the past week. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:17:56 GMT)
Judge: Detroit must pay $160,000 attorney fees for Jackie Currie
Wayne County Chief Circuit Judge Mary Beth Kelly ruled today that Detriot must pay attorney’s fees for a lawsuit alleging election violations involving former City Clerk Jackie Currie. Currie retained a private attorney, even though city attorneys were available; the City Council approved the private arrangement. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:34:04 GMT)
Attorney: Merck Knew About Vioxx Dangers
There's overwhelming evidence that Vioxx causes heart attacks and that Merck & Co. knew about this danger years before it stopped selling the painkiller — and that it's more likely than not that the drug caused the heart attack that killed a Florida man, his widow's attorney told a federal jury Friday. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:54:07 GMT)
Eck's attorney moves for change of venue
The attorney for an Olney man charged in the death of Joshua Bennett last summer asked the judge to consider a change of venue for the trial during a hearing Wednesday afternoon at the Richland County Courthouse. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:10:33 GMT)
Lawyer hit by Cheney calls shooting an accident
Texas lawyer Harry Whittington, bearing bruises and pockmarks from birdshot but considering himself lucky, prepared to leave the hospital on Friday and said the hunting incident in which Vice President Dick Cheney shot him was just an accident. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:12:11 GMT)
Por's lawyer sues Seripisut for libel
A lawyer for alleged gambling tycoon ''Por Pratunam'' Phaijit Thammarotphinit yesterday filed a libel suit against Police Inspector-General Seripisut Temiyavej, for allegedly accusing the lawyer of fabricating evidence and making false claims. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:12:14 GMT)
Lawyer Cheney shot released from hospital
The lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was discharged from a hospital today and told reporters he was sorry for all the trouble Cheney had faced over the past week. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:14:57 GMT)
Teen Ordered To Stand Trial For Killing Attorney's Wife
A Contra Costa County Superior Court judge ordered 17-year-old Scott Dyleski to stand trial on charges that he murdered the wife of prominent attorney Daniel Horowitz in a Lafayette home in October. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 20:51:04 GMT)
Hicks lawyer says govt to review case
David Hicks' Australian lawyer says Foreign Minister Alexander Downer has agreed to raise his client's case at the next cabinet meeting. - (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 22:57:54 GMT)
Lawyer shot by Cheney says it was accident
CORPUS CHRISTI: Texas lawyer Harry Whittington, bearing bruises and pockmarks from birdshot but considering himself lucky, said the hunting incident in which Vice President Dick Cheney shot him was just an accident as he prepared to leave the hospital. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:36:31 GMT)
Bolivia Attorney General to Handle Probe
Bolivia will refer an oil smuggling investigation to its attorney general, alleging that Andina SA, a subsidiary of the Spanish-Argentine energy company Repsol YPF SA, illegally imported oil and falsified documents, a top customs official said Friday. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:43:33 GMT)
Zacher Attorney Held in Contempt
It was a long and tough day of questioning in the David Zacher murder case Friday. By the end of it all, defense attorney John Parrinello was held in contempt of court. (Fri, 17 Feb 2006 23:51:04 GMT)
Bolivia Attorney General to Handle Probe
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) - Bolivia will refer an oil smuggling investigation to its attorney general, alleging that Andina SA, a subsidiary of the Spanish-Argentine energy company Repsol YPF SA, illegally imported oil and falsified documents, a top customs official said Friday.Bolivian customs agents have been investigating Andina since December and contend the company smuggled 230,400 barrels of (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 00:26:45 GMT)
Celebrity Divorce Lawyer Trading Cards: Collect Them All!
Just a day after we fantasized aloud about a childhood spent swapping Scary Hollywood Lawyer trading cards, USA Today, your home for useless clippable-sidebar information, makes our dream... (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:05:08 GMT)
Wounded lawyer released from hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, 3:25 p.m. Feb. 17 (AP): His face marked with tiny birdshot wounds, the lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney while quail hunting left a hospital Friday, saying “accidents do and will happen” and apologizing for the trouble the incident had caused the vice president. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 01:09:15 GMT)
Sullivan named California Lawyer 's Attorney of the Year
San Diego's William Sullivan, chairman of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP's securities litigation practice group, has been named California Lawyer's Attorney of the Year (CLAY), the firm announced Friday. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 02:03:28 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Texas may be in line for post in Va.
WASHINGTON - A federal prosecutor with counterterrorism credentials, now assigned to Texas, appears to be the Bush administration's favorite to be the next U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 03:38:14 GMT)
Kovanes waives right to speedy trial, buys time for lawyer
Former Davie Town Administrator Chris Kovanes waived his right to a speedy trial Friday, giving his lawyer time to deal with mountains of documents prosecutors say prove he stole nearly $500,000 from the town. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 04:42:15 GMT)
Davie officials say attorney's disclosure to Kovanes 'a lapse in judgement'
DAVIE -- Their assistant town attorney leaked confidential information about a fraud investigation, yet town council members praise him for doing great work. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 04:58:34 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney With Amnesia Reunites With Sister
Suburban New York attorney Raymond Power Jr. reunited with his sister in Chicago tonight. Power disappeared seven months ago and was left homeless with no memory of his name or whether he had a family. CBS 2's Rafael Romo reports. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 05:04:20 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Texas may be in line for post in Va.
WASHINGTON - A federal prosecutor with counterterrorism credentials, now assigned to Texas, appears to be the Bush administration's favorite to be the next U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 06:49:11 GMT)
Picks for U.S. attorney create rift
WASHINGTON - The selection of a new U.S. attorney for Utah has evolved into a disagreement between the White House and key Republican senators - including Sen. Orrin Hatch - over who should get the sought after position. In the mix are two lawyers with different backgrounds and very powerful supporters in each camp. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:15:51 GMT)
A Favorite Is Cited for U.S. Attorney In Alexandria
A Texas prosecutor with experience in Northern Virginia has emerged as the leading candidate for the high-profile job of U.S. attorney in Alexandria, sources familiar with the selection process said yesterday. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 08:39:17 GMT)
Lawyer Shot by VP Released From Hospital
Vice President Dick Cheney ended a troubling week among friends, receiving a rousing ovation from state legislators in his first public appearance since accidentally shooting a lawyer while quail hunting. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 09:58:35 GMT)
Lawyer Shot by VP Released From Hospital
Lawyer Shot by VP Released From Hospital; Cheney Gets Ovation From Lawmakers in Wyoming (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:26:54 GMT)
Lawyer: Legal challenge looms over TouchPlay
The state could face a legal challenge over the Iowa Lottery’s TouchPlay program if the Legislature doesn’t address the issue, a lawyer representing... (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:48:40 GMT)
Lawyer tapped for U.S. atty
President George W. Bush has nominated Edgewood lawyer Amul R. Thapar to be the next federal prosecutor in Kentucky. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:51:30 GMT)
Cheney relieved; hurt lawyer released
Cheyenne - Vice President Dick Cheney returned to his home state Friday, getting a standing ovation from lawmakers shortly after the lawyer he accidentally shot made his first public comments about the Feb. 11 hunting trip. "I want to thank you for that welcome home," Cheney told the Wyoming lawmakers. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 10:57:29 GMT)
Texas lawyer leaves hospital, says he regrets Cheney's ordeal
The Texas lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was discharged from a hospital Friday, and he described his ordeal as ``a cloud of misfortune and sadness that is not easy to explain,'' saying he was sorry for all the vice president and his family had to go through. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:11:54 GMT)
Attorney's wife given free lawyer
Tammy Wells was convicted in 2002 of assaulting a state trooper in Palmer. In 2004, she married well-known Anchorage defense attorney Lance Wells. But despite her husband's relatively prominent role in the legal community, Tammy Wells last November asked for and received a public defender to represent her in a bid to review that conviction. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:26:20 GMT)
Assistant Scott County attorney hit by snow plow
DAVENPORT (AP) --- An assistant Scott County attorney was hit by a snow plow Thursday near the Scott County Courthouse and was hospitalized with serious injuries. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:27:01 GMT)
Lawyer wounded by Cheney leaves hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — His face marked with tiny birdshot wounds, the lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney while quail hunting left a hospital yesterday, saying "accidents do and will happen" and apologizing for the trouble the incident had caused the vice president. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 12:28:12 GMT)
Wounded lawyer says he feels for Cheney 8:06 PM
Harry Whittington, 78, the lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip, was discharged from a hospital Friday and told reporters he was deeply sorry for all the trouble Cheney had faced over the past week. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 12:34:08 GMT)
Kenerly files for another term as district attorney
Although he confronts an increase in number of administrative issues, District Attorney Bill Kenerly remains committed first to the prosecution of crimes. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 13:07:22 GMT)
Lawyer leaves hospital wishing Cheney well
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - His face marked with tiny birdshot wounds, the lawyer shot by Vice President Cheney while quail hunting left a hospital Friday, saying "accidents do and will happen" and apologizing for the trouble caused for the vice president. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 13:58:47 GMT)
Massachusetts Attorney General Investigates Overbilling Of State Uncompensated Care Pool After Audit Finds Excessive
The office of Massachusetts Attorney General Thomas Reilly (D) is investigating excessive billing of the state's Uncompensated Care Pool by hospitals, the Boston Globe reports. According to Reilly's office, the investigation is related to an audit by state Inspector General Gregory Sullivan that found several hospitals were overbilling the pool... click link for more info. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 17:02:11 GMT)
Texas prosecutor could fill Va. U.S. attorney seat
WASHINGTON A federal prosecutor in Texas with counterterrorism credentials could soon be the next U-S attorney in Alexandria. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 17:55:39 GMT)
Bulgarian nurses in bad mental state in Libyan prison: lawyer
Five Bulgarian nurses held in a Libyan prison accused of infecting children with AIDS are in a "difficult psychological state", their French lawyer told AFP after visiting them. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 19:44:05 GMT)
Texas lawyer leaves hospital, says he regrets Cheney's ordeal
The Texas lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was discharged from a hospital Friday, and he described his ordeal as ``a cloud of misfortune and sadness that is not easy to explain,'' saying he was sorry for all the vice president and his family had to go through. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:26:55 GMT)
Attorney general faults Watertown furniture mover
WATERTOWN, N.Y. State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer says the owner of a Watertown moving company could face jail if he fails to cooperate with efforts to return stored items to owners. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:06:59 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney says pioneering black lawyers opened door
(Columbia-AP) February 18, 2006 - Reggie Lloyd says the work of other black lawyers helped open doors for him. On Friday the 39-year-old Circuit Court judge became the state's first black U.S. Attorney during modern history to hold the job permanently. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 21:51:45 GMT)
New lawyer hopes to clear former tank commander’s name
Earlier this month, the phone rang at DeRessia Parker’s quarters at Vilseck, Germany. Richard Russell, an investigator for Paul W. Bergrin, was calling to tell Parker the high-profile New Jersey-based defense lawyer was coming to Germany to try to help her husband, Pvt. James Leon Parker. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 22:07:04 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. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:18:56 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. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:21:37 GMT)
Lawyer tapped for U.S. atty
President George W. Bush has nominated Edgewood lawyer Amul R. Thapar to be the next federal prosecutor in Kentucky. (Sat, 18 Feb 2006 23:39:13 GMT)
'Lawyer' shows you don't need legal qualifications to win cases
A lawyer who lost just one case out of 200 in a successful 13-year career is facing an appearance in the dock after confessing that she has no legal qualifications. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:44:43 GMT)
Bush Nominates U.S. Attorney In Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ President Bush nominated John C. Richter for a four-year term as US attorney for the western district of Oklahoma. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 02:19:08 GMT)
Cop's attorney fights subpoena of financial records from case
LISBON - Billing records are being sought from an attorney for when he successfully defended a Wellsville police officer accused of drug trafficking. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 03:34:40 GMT)
Lawyer disputes betting ring has mob tie
A New Jersey-based gambling ring linked to Wayne Gretzky had no ties to organized crime, a defense lawyer involved in the case said Tuesday, contradicting the claims of state officials. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 03:58:06 GMT)
Obituary: Anton W. Bigman / Lawyer who helped create Woodland Hills School District
Anton W. Bigman, a lawyer who helped establish the Woodland Hills School District, died Wednesday in his Uptown home. He was 76. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 05:45:42 GMT)
Lawyer shot by Cheney leaves hospital
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- The lawyer shot by Vice President Dick Cheney during a hunting trip was discharged from a hospital Friday and told reporters he was deeply sorry for all the trouble Cheney had faced over the past week. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:28:31 GMT)
Hatch, White House at odds over attorney for Utah
Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch is among several key Republican senators challenging the White House over the selection of a new U.S. attorney for Utah. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 07:38:21 GMT)
Hatch, White House at odds over U.S. attorney nomination
The Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Utah Sen. Orrin Hatch is among several key Republican senators challenging the White House over the selection of a new U.S. attorney for Utah. The White House is pushing Kyle Sampson, chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and a former White House counsel and Judiciary Committee staffer.. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:19:25 GMT)
Utah County attorney faces challenge from his deputy
PROVO - Kay Bryson will see a familiar face on the opponent stand this year as he defends his Utah County attorney post. Republican Jeff Buhman, a Utah County deputy attorney in Bryson's office, will run against the four-term incumbent. Buhman will make his candidacy official Monday at a noon press conference on the steps of the Historic County Courthouse in Provo. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 08:27:59 GMT)
Environmental lawyer: Putnam should become ‘charter county’
PALATKA — According to an environmental lawyer speaking at Friday’s Riverfront Inn Smart Growth workshop, it is time for Putnam County to become a charter county. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 12:11:24 GMT)
A Favorite Is Cited for U.S. Attorney In Alexandria
A Texas prosecutor with experience in Northern Virginia has emerged as the leading candidate for the high-profile job of U.S. attorney in Alexandria, sources familiar with the selection process said yesterday. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 13:16:51 GMT)
Calif. Attorney General Urges Morales Appeal Rejection
The California Attorney General's office urged a federal appeals court to reject one of condemned killer Michael Morales' two appeals to stop his upcoming execution. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 18:28:34 GMT)
Former Reporter, Lawyer Looks To Unseat Governor
HOUSTON -- Chris Bell likes to say that he's achieved the Triple Crown of disreputable professions: reporter, lawyer and politician. (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 19:20:05 GMT)
Michelle Pilecki: Florida State Attorney to Investigate Ann Coulter's Voting
The story (second item) won't die. [Palm Beach] Supervisor of Elections Arthur Anderson said on Friday that Coulter's voting in the wrong precinct this month in a Palm Beach Town Council election was an isolated incident, one that will be referred to State Attorney Barry Krischer. When that happens, Democrat Krischer, who didn't return calls for comment, will be investigating two White (Sun, 19 Feb 2006 21:00:56 GMT)
Training course for attorney generals begins
Doha: A training programme for attorney generals and public prosecutors from GCC states that began here yesterday will discuss the latest developments in international laws including economic offenses and cyber-crimes. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:17:06 GMT)
Gambling ring not mob-tied, lawyer argues
A New Jersey-based gambling ring allegedly linked to Wayne Gretzky's wife had no ties to organized crime, a defense lawyer involved in the case said Tuesday, contradicting the claims of state officials. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:28:33 GMT)
Cop's attorney fights subpoena of financial records from case
LISBON - Billing records are being sought from an attorney for when he successfully defended a Wellsville police officer accused of drug trafficking. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 01:48:58 GMT)
Senior Lawyer at Pentagon Broke Ranks on Detainees
One of the Pentagon's top civilian lawyers repeatedly challenged the Bush administration's policy on the coercive interrogation of terror suspects, arguing that such practices violated the law, verged on torture and could ultimately expose senior officials to prosecution, a newly disclosed document shows. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 03:08:13 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Looking Into Alstead Shooting Death
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office is investigating the shooting death of a man in Alstead. According to investigators, three men were in the woods near Alstead on Sunday and one man was shot dead. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 03:55:04 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Texas may be in line for post in Va.
WASHINGTON - A federal prosecutor with counterterrorism credentials, now assigned to Texas, appears to be the Bush administration's favorite to be the next U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 04:09:23 GMT)
Bulgarian nurses in bad mental state in Libyan prison: lawyer
PARIS — Five Bulgarian nurses held in a Libyan prison accused of infecting children with Aids are in a ”difficult psychological state”, their French lawyer told AFP on Saturday after visiting them. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 04:17:28 GMT)
Asian rights watchdog honours dead Thai lawyer
HONG KONG, Feb 20 (Reuters) - An Asian human rights watchdog on Monday honoured a prominent Thai lawyer who was pronounced dead last month after disappearing nearly two years ago while representing Muslim suspects in a bloody separatist insurgency. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 04:48:25 GMT)
Uniontown attorney to run for state seat
A Uniontown attorney and member of a local school board will seek the Democratic nomination for a legislative seat in the General Assembly. John H. Lowery III has announced he will seek the 52nd District position now held by state Rep. James E. Shaner (D-Dunbar) who is retiring at the end of year. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 05:37:03 GMT)
The best lawyer in the world
Capetonian Taswell Papier, who studied at the University of the Western Cape and has a master's degree in law from Harvard University, has been named the world's 2006 Lawyer of the Year. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:10:25 GMT)
Asian rights watchdog honours dead Thai lawyer
HONG KONG (Reuters) - An Asian human rights watchdog on Monday honoured a prominent Thai lawyer who is presumed dead after disappearing nearly two years ago while representing Muslim suspects in a bloody separatist insurgency. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 06:48:40 GMT)
Kennedy's attorney disputes charges Pepe says client was sober, had license
The attorney representing history professor Paul Kennedy has confirmed statements made by several Yale professors denying accusations that Kennedy was intoxicated and unlicensed at the time of his Feb. 2 accident. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 07:16:46 GMT)
Law Office of Grant M. Scheiner, P.C. Finds Success in a New Lawyer and Educates the Public about DWIs and DUIs
The Law Office of Grant M. Scheiner, P.C. recently hired Matt Skillern, a trial lawyer, to aid in the defenses of people in the Houston area who have been charged with misdemeanors and felonies. The firm is exceptionally knowledgeable of the ever-changing Texas state driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI) laws. [PRWEB Feb 20, 2006] (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 08:21:31 GMT)
COMMUNITY: U.S. attorney honors Eagle Scouts
U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley, better known these days as the federal prosecutor in the case of the man charged with kidnapping leading to the death of Dru Sjodin, made an unusual appearance in Grand Forks on Sunday. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:10:29 GMT)
Murdered Thai Muslim lawyer named Asia’s top rights defender
BANGKOK - Thai Muslim lawyer Somchai Neelapaijit, whom the prime minister has admitted was killed by government officials, was named Monday a top “human rights defender” in Asia by a regional rights group. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:29:18 GMT)
Lawyer of glacier victims appeals to Strasbourg court
MOSCOW, February 20 (RIA Novosti) - A lawyer representing the families of victims of a major avalanche in southern Russia in 2002 said Monday he had filed an appeal with the European Court of Human Rights over the tragedy itself and the subsequent investigation. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:38:54 GMT)
Gambling ring not mob-tied, lawyer argues
A New Jersey-based gambling ring allegedly linked to Wayne Gretzky's wife had no ties to organized crime, a defense lawyer involved in the case said Tuesday, contradicting the claims of state officials. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:45:19 GMT)
S.F. lawyer Davis dies
George T. Davis, a legendary San Francisco criminal lawyer who first gained fame representing a convicted bomber who was pardoned in a landmark 1930s case and later represented clients ranging from California Death Row inmate Caryl Chessman to televangelist Jim Bakker, has died. He was 98. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:08:02 GMT)
Environmental lawyer: Putnam should become ‘charter county’
PALATKA — According to an environmental lawyer speaking at Friday’s Riverfront Inn Smart Growth workshop, it is time for Putnam County to become a charter county. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:11:24 GMT)
Saunders to announce for attorney general today
State Sen. Burt Saunders, a Republican from Naples, will formally announce his candidacy for Florida Attorney General today. He'll make the announcement at 9 a.m. at the Collier County Courthouse, 3301 E. Tamiami Trail. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 12:51:52 GMT)
Jacksonville lawyer wrote the book on cross examination
The new lawyer at Spohrer Wilner Maxwell & Matthews wrote the book on cross examination... really. Roger Dodd, a well-known trial attorney and author, lecturer and consultant on cross examination, is of counsel to the firm. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:05:16 GMT)
Saunders announces candidacy for Attorney General
NAPLES — State Senator Burt Saunders announced his intention to run for Florida Attorney General at a news conference Monday morning. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:30:17 GMT)
Fire victim 'was disgraced lawyer'
THE woman killed, along with her partner and child when their Brisbane house was gutted by fire, has been named as disgraced lawyer-turned-drug-addict Theresa Marchetti. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 15:45:16 GMT)
Hospital Appoints Former U.S. Attorney To Check Ethics
PROVIDENCE -- Members of the board at Roger Williams Medical Center appointed former U.S. Attorney Margaret E. (Meg) Curran to monitor the hospital's ethics. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:25:33 GMT)
Angry would-be employer sends young lawyer's email far and wide
A young lawyer was offered a job for another attorney. But when she decided to turn it down, the emails got ugly. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:33:10 GMT)
Ascension attorney named magistrate for Port Vincent
Ascension Parish attorney Tim Pujol has been named the magistrate for Port Vincent. Pujol, who has been practicing law and living in Ascension for 18 years, also was appointed as attorney for French Settlement recently. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 17:49:05 GMT)
Attorney General Reports Drop in Concealed Weapon Applications
COLUMBUS (AP) -- The number of licenses issued for concealed weapon permits dropped by half in the first full year of the law's implementation, Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro reported Thursday. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 18:53:14 GMT)
Attorney Hill To Ask Court For Leniency On William Cotton
Attorney Hank Hill said he will ask Federal Judge Allan Edgar for leniency in sentencing County Commissioner William Cotton. Attorney Hill said Cotton, who was convicted on Saturday of federal bribery charges, "played a fairly minor role" in the FBI "Operation Tennessee Waltz" sting. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:35:19 GMT)
Top Pentagon lawyer warned of abuse of US detainees
A top Pentagon lawyer warned the White House that its detainee policy would lead to the kind of abuse that eventually took place at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison, according to a report in a magazine. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:42:11 GMT)
Eck's attorney moves for change of venue
The attorney for an Olney man charged in the death of Joshua Bennett last summer asked the judge to consider a change of venue for the trial during a hearing Wednesday afternoon at the Richland County Courthouse. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 20:25:53 GMT)
Attorney General: Indefinite re-election requires constitutional amendment
Attorney General Isaías Rodríguez Monday warned that the only way to change one article in the Constitution establishing that the incumbent President shall run for re-election only once is by passing an amendment or reform of the Constitution. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:30:43 GMT)
Brent Houston to run for Benton city attorney
Attorney Brent Houston is seeking the position of Benton city attorney in the November general election. For the past five years, Houston has been practicing law in the offices of Baxter, Jensen, Young & Houston. During this period he has handled civil, criminal and appellate cases. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:33:54 GMT)
Fire victim 'disgraced lawyer'
POLICE believe a disgraced Brisbane lawyer, her partner and her baby were the three bodies found lying together in a blackened bedroom after a fire ripped through their Queenslander home early yesterday. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:38:31 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. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:47:11 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. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 21:50:50 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. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:20:18 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. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:22:58 GMT)
Spectators gasp and cheer as lawyer goes after Harris at Ipperwash inquiry
FOREST, Ont. (CP) - Spectators gasped and cheered Monday as a lawyer accused Mike Harris of lying about a controversial meeting the day Dudley George died and of deciding unilaterally on a course of action to end the tense 1995 standoff at Ipperwash Provincial Park. (Mon, 20 Feb 2006 22:31:00 GMT)
District Attorney Accused of Being Racist
Monday, citizens, school and NAACP leaders met in Cuthbert to discuss a plan of action. They say DA Ferguson is singling out blacks. NAACP leaders and many angry citizens want to send District Attorney Charles Ferguson. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 00:23:48 GMT)
Yates' attorney wants kids' photos prohibited at trial
Yates' attorney George Parnham filed 30 pretrial motions, which were made public today, including one requesting "any and all photographs" of her children not be shown to jurors during the trial set to begin March 20. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 02:09:58 GMT)
Yates' Attorney Wants Pictures of Children Prohibited
A photograph of Andrea Yates' 7-year-old son floating face down in a bathtub is among the images her attorney does not want jurors to see during Yates' second capital murder trial. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 03:03:48 GMT)
Cop's attorney fights subpoena of financial records from case
LISBON - Billing records are being sought from an attorney for when he successfully defended a Wellsville police officer accused of drug trafficking. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 04:19:49 GMT)
YATES' ATTORNEY ASKS JUDGE TO PROHIBIT CHILDREN'S PICTURES
HOUSTON (AP) - The image of 7-year-old Noah Yates floating face down in the murky brown water that filled a bathtub after he and his four siblings were drowned is something Andrea Yates' defense attorney doesn't want jurors to see during her second capital murder trial. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:07:35 GMT)
Attorney General Launches Internet Safety Campaign
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- Attorney General Phill Kline launches an Internet safety campaign this week. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:17:07 GMT)
Ex-Commissioner Childers adds New York attorney to legal team
Former Escambia County Commission Chairman W.D. Childers, whose bribery and unlawful compensation convictions were upheld Feb. 2 by a district appeals court, has added New York criminal defense attorney Nathan Dershowitz to his legal team. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:19:34 GMT)
Calif. Attorney General Sues H&R Block
Feb. 21, 2006 (Associated Press) California Attorney General Bill Lockyer sued H&R Block Inc. Wednesday, seeking to stop a widely used loan program that entitles the nation's largest tax preparer to a chunk of its customers' tax refunds. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 06:42:55 GMT)
Costa Mesa City Attorney to Pay Fine for DUI
Huntington Beach's elected city attorney will pay a $1,600 fine and attend an alcohol education program for nine months after pleading guilty last week to driving under the influence. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:06:51 GMT)
Attorney steps up to unseat Bryson
The promise of renewed morale and more aggressiveness in dealing with crime brought about 30 people to the steps of the Historic County Courthouse for Deputy County Attorney Jeff Buhman's announcement of his intention to run for county attorney. "Instead of crime fighters we've become paper-pushers," Buhman said, citing bureaucracy, a lack of focus, and poor communication with law enforcement (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:11:49 GMT)
Japan cult guru unfit for appeal, his lawyer says
A defense lawyer for the former leader of a Japanese doomsday cult on Tuesday disputed a report by a court-appointed psychiatrist that said his client was competent to stand an appeals trial. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:19:40 GMT)
Bipartisan pair to lead bid for attorney general
Paul Morrison, a Democratic candidate for Kansas attorney general, will announce today in a statewide tour that prominent Republican Mark Parkinson of Olathe will serve as his campaign co-chairman. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:21:15 GMT)
Australian al Qaeda "sleeper" in show trial - lawyer
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - An Australian man accused of being an al Qaeda "sleeper" was the subject of a show trial designed to show that Australian police were being tough on terrorism, his lawyer told a court on Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:45:27 GMT)
Glitter denies Vietnam molestation charge - lawyer
Glam rocker Gary Glitter, 61, has repeated his denials of molesting underage Vietnamese girls ahead of his trial scheduled for March 2, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:55:02 GMT)
Glitter denies Vietnam molestation charge: lawyer
British glam rocker Gary Glitter, 61, has repeated his denials of molesting underage Vietnamese girls ahead of his trial scheduled for March 2, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 08:55:30 GMT)
Attorney General Gas Gouging Hotline
If you suspect a gas station might be price gouging, you can call a hotline setup by the Indiana Attorney General. The number is 866-241-9753. You can also file a complaint on-line by clicking here . (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 09:49:17 GMT)
Lawyer relishes role
Singing unquestionably came first for Jennifer Kirkland, a Staunton lawyer and frequent performer on the local music scene. "Law only came up as a possibility after the panic session of 'How can I make a reliable living singing?'" she admits. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:03:09 GMT)
New Canaan attorney launches tech firm
A New Canaan resident and securities attorney is a partner in a new company that plans to acquire and manage Internet service providers across the nation and Canada. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:19:17 GMT)
Top Pentagon Lawyer Reportedly Warned Of Detainee Abuse Before Abu Ghraib
A U.S. magazine says a former top Defense Department lawyer warned that the policy of circumventing international agreements on humane treatment of prisoners could lead to the kind of abuse that caused a scandal two years ago. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 11:46:50 GMT)
Miami lawyer fought against detainee abuse
In 2002, the Navy's top lawyer, a Cuban American with Miami ties, fought a secret internal Pentagon battle to stop coercive interrogation practices at the prison for terrorism suspects at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, according to a Defense Department document made public on Monday. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:46:48 GMT)
Hartsville attorney jailed on contempt charge
DARLINGTON - A Hartsville attorney spent Friday night in jail on a contempt of court charge involving money missing from an estate, according to an order from the Darlington County probate judge. She since has been released. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 12:58:01 GMT)
Carroll's lawyer says he'll plead not guilty to misdemeanors
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - A lawyer for Green Bay Packer Ahmad "Batman" Carroll, a former Arkansas defensive back, says Carroll will plead not guilty to misdemeanor charges arising out of an incident with Fayetteville police. (Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:39:01 GMT)
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