Attorney News Mar 2006
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Gitmo prisoner's lawyer asks judge to halt force-feeding
A lawyer defending a Guantanamo Bay prisoner said Tuesday he has asked a federal judge to immediately ban the use of restraint chairs and other aggressive methods to force-feed hunger strikers at the detention center, alleging they violate a new U.S. ban on torture. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:12:59 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, 01 Mar 2006 01:10:27 GMT)
Attorney's ex-husband speaks out about her murder
The death of a San Antonio attorney has remained a mystery for more than a month. The spotlight has been on the dead woman's husband, but he broke his silence Tuesday night. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 01:47:32 GMT)
Attorney General Chides Church on Reforms
The Boston Archdiocese still hasn't implemented key reforms promised three years ago in its plan to prevent the sexual abuse of children by church personnel, according to the state attorney general's office. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:12:19 GMT)
Lawyer: U.S. Settles With 9/11 Detainee
The U.S. government has agreed to pay $300,000 to an Egyptian man who sued after he was detained for nearly a year following the Sept. 11 attacks, his lawyer said. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 02:13:02 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. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 04:20:49 GMT)
Attorney wants reports nixed in Ellerbe case
The attorney for two state police troopers who a federal suit was filed against in the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy want portions of expert reports excluded at trial. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:07:33 GMT)
Widow: Lawyer stole $950G
The Kingston widow of a multimillionaire car dealer and real estate mogul is suing her longtime lawyer for malpractice, claiming the Newton attorney skimmed nearly a million dollars off the estate with... (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 05:23:15 GMT)
City attorney seeks new U.S. casino study
VANCOUVER --Vancouver's city manager has told Interior Secretary Gale Norton and her department they should ignore a federal attorney's opinion saying the Cowlitz Indian Tribe has a historic claim on land proposed for a casino. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:12:27 GMT)
Lawyer in fire-fee case now defending his conduct
He's the lawyer accused of deceiving Miami leaders and selling out taxpayers for a fat payday, a well-connected power broker at the center of an embarrassing fiasco. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:16:26 GMT)
Attorney general forms public corruption unit
HARRISBURG -- Seven state prosecutors have been assigned to a special unit of the attorney general's office that will investigate corruption allegations involving elected officials and government employees, Attorney General Tom Corbett said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 08:42:22 GMT)
County attorney sues courts over Spanish language sessions
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas on Tuesday sued the county court system in an effort to force it to end what he called "race-based courts." (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:32:18 GMT)
Jeffco charges attorney with theft, forgery
A Wheat Ridge attorney has been indicted on charges that he took more than $250,000 in insurance payments owed to clients injured in motor-vehicle accidents or at work. David W. Doyle, 52, faces 11 counts of forgery and nine counts of theft. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 09:32:36 GMT)
Attorney files for Waynesboro school board race
WAYNESBORO — An area attorney and father of four local schoolchildren will seek to fill the city's Ward C school board position. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:15:23 GMT)
New questions on scope of spying / Attorney general's letter may indicate broader operations
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales appeared to suggest Tuesday that the Bush administration's warrantless domestic surveillance operations may extend beyond the outlines that the president acknowledged in mid-December. In a letter Tuesday to senators in... (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:36:17 GMT)
Worcester lawyer running for Governor's Council seat
(Worcester, MASS - AP) - Worcester lawyer Brian Buckley has announced his candidacy for the Governors Council, District Seven. Buckley is a director at the Worcester law firm of Fletcher, Tilton and Whipple, PC. He has served as president of the Worcester County Bar Association. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:37:31 GMT)
City attorney guilty of DUI
City Attorney Jennifer McGrath pleaded guilty to drinking and driving, nearly two months after police pulled her over after spotting her driving the wrong way on a downtown street. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:42:28 GMT)
Avery's new attorney seeks modification of bail
MANITOWOC, Wis. (AP) — The new attorney for the man accused of killing and burning the body of a 25-year-old photographer last fall has asked a judge to modify his client's $500,000 cash bond to a property bond. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 11:55:34 GMT)
Saddam trial resumes but lead lawyer absent
The trial of Saddam Hussein and seven aides on charges of crimes against humanity resumed with all the defence lawyers attending the session, except Saddam's lead lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:32:23 GMT)
Lawyer: U.S. Settles With 9/11 Detainee
U.S. Agrees to Pay $300,000 to Egyptian Man Detained After Sept. 11 Attacks, His Lawyer Says (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:36:48 GMT)
Saddam trial resumes but lead lawyer absent
Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein listens to the one of the prosecutors as his trial resumes in Baghdad. The trial of Saddam and seven aides on charges of crimes against humanity resumed with all the defence lawyers attending the session, except Saddam's lead lawyer Khalil al-Dulaimi. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 12:58:40 GMT)
Attorney: Enforce discovery law
A Springfield defense attorney who previously filed complaints against city police detectives is asking that law enforcement agencies take steps to ensure investigative materials are turned over to prosecutors, as required by state law. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 13:05:09 GMT)
Woman accused of murdering husband begins trial as own lawyer
MARTINEZ, 7:43 a.m. Feb. 28 (AP): A woman accused of stabbing her husband to death who's now serving as her own defense lawyer was scheduled to continue inverviewing prospective jurors Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 14:41:24 GMT)
Mark Green To Announce Attorney General Candidacy
Former NYC Public Advocate Mark Green will appear with his family in Thomas Paine Park today at noon to announce his candidacy for New York State Attorney General. Make wcbstv.com my homepage Get breaking news alerts (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 15:36:49 GMT)
Lawyer in Da Vinci Code case in Britain says ideas too general for copyright
Dan Brown, author of the book 'The Da Vinci Code', leaves his lawyer's offices in London as he makes his way back to the Royal Courts of Justice, London Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:30:03 GMT)
Doylestown lawyer joins running for Conti's seat
Doylestown lawyer Chris Serpico has added his name to the list of those hoping to replace State Sen. Joseph Conti, the Republican representing the 10th District. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 16:56:35 GMT)
Selenski attorney calls prosecution witness “Pat the rat”
WILKES-BARRE -- Opening statements are underway in the Hugo Selenski murder trial. Just before 11 a.m., Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney James McMonagle began telling jurors that Selenski allegedly robbed and shot to death two suspected drug dealers, Frank James and Adeiye Keiler, then burned their bodies at his property on Mount Olivet Road in Kingston Township. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 17:55:41 GMT)
Mark Green announces bid for attorney general
Democrat Mark Green formally launched his campaign for attorney general Wednesday, saying his career as a consumer advocate and public interest lawyer in New York and Washington made him the candidate best suited to succeed outgoing Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 19:17:45 GMT)
Al-Arian's attorney asks for trial delay
TAMPA - An attorney for Sami Al-Arian asked a federal judge Wednesday to postpone the former college professor's second trial on terrorism conspiracy charges until at least August. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:00:04 GMT)
Michigan Attorney General Announces Legal Action Against Wal-Mart on Item Pricing
An investigation by the state attorney general's office at five Wal-Mart stores found up to 80 percent of the merchandise didn't carry price tags, Attorney General Mike Cox said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 20:34:57 GMT)
Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone anncounces retirement
(BAY MINETTE, Ala.) March 1 -- He's the longest serving Republican district attorney in Alabama's history, and Wednesday he announced he will soon retire. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:36:30 GMT)
Mark Green formally joins Democratic race for attorney general
(New York - AP) - Democrat Mark Green has formally launched his campaign for attorney general. Green says his career as a consumer advocate and public interest lawyer in New York and Washington made him the candidate best suited to succeed outgoing Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 21:37:32 GMT)
Mark Green joins Democratic race for New York attorney general
NEW YORK (AP) — Democrat Mark Green formally launched his campaign for attorney general on Wednesday, saying his career as a consumer advocate and public interest lawyer in New York and Washington made him the candidate best suited to succeed Eliot Spitzer. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 22:54:53 GMT)
Florida Attorney General Launches Investigation Into Wizard Of Claws
Florida Attorney General Charlie Crist is announcing that he is opening an investigation of Wizard Of Claws after NBC 6 found unhappy customers nationwide who say their expensive dogs got sick soon after buying them. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 23:13:27 GMT)
Black leaders ask U.S. Attorney for investigation
A group of black local leaders say the shooting death of an unarmed black man could cause racial tension in East Baton Rouge Parish, and they expressed that concern in a letter they sent to U.S. Attorney David Dugas. (Wed, 01 Mar 2006 23:50:38 GMT)
Attorney general forms public corruption unit
HARRISBURG -- Seven state prosecutors have been assigned to a special unit of the attorney general's office that will investigate corruption allegations involving elected officials and government employees, Attorney General Tom Corbett said Tuesday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:12:22 GMT)
Lawyer hopeful Thomas will be released
The lawyer of former Melbourne taxi driver Joseph Terrence Thomas, who became the first person in Australia to be convicted under new anti-terrorism laws, is hopeful his client will be spared more prison time. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:13:05 GMT)
Lawyer in fire-fee case now defending his conduct
He's the lawyer accused of deceiving Miami leaders and selling out taxpayers for a fat payday, a well-connected power broker at the center of an embarrassing fiasco. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:24:14 GMT)
City Clerk and Attorney Resign in Rigby
There's a shake up in the Rigby city administration. Local News 8 has learned the city clerk -- Anna Bidwell -- resigned last Thursday. And on Wednesday, the city attorney turned in his resignation. Steve Clark will no longer be representing Rigby. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:50:31 GMT)
SEC Fines Lawyer $50,000 For Role In Silvester Scandal
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it has fined a retired lawyer $50,000 for his role in the corruption scandal that sent former state Treasurer Paul Silvester to prison. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:52:41 GMT)
Mark Green formally joins Democratic race for attorney general
NEW YORK Democrat Mark Green has formally launched his campaign for attorney general. Green says his career as a consumer advocate and public interest lawyer in New York and Washington made him the candidate best suited to succeed outgoing Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 00:55:56 GMT)
Lawyer calls for an end to shackling
A Melbourne lawyer representing 10 accused terrorists is calling for an end to the shackling and high-security detention of unconvicted prisoners. - (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 01:28:04 GMT)
Bronx Lawyer Is Barred From Court Appointments
Stanley K. Schlein, the politically influential Bronx lawyer who is the chairman of the city's Civil Service Commission, has been barred indefinitely by state court officials from accepting guardianships and other potentially lucrative judicial appointments. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 03:03:01 GMT)
Lawyer points finger at Russin
WILKES-BARRE - The lawyer defending accused murderer Hugo Selenski at trial Wednesday pointed the finger of guilt in his opening statement at co-defendant Patrick Russin. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 05:07:33 GMT)
Teen accused of killing attorney's wife could get life without parole
MARTINEZ, Calif. The Lafayette teenager accused of murdering the wife of well-known defense attorney Daniel Horowitz now could face life in prison without parole. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 06:50:37 GMT)
Man accused of stabbing deaths denied new lawyer
BLOOMINGTON - A Bloomington man accused of stabbing two women to death asked a judge for a new lawyer Wednesday, saying there's no "meaningful line of communication" with his court-appointed attorney. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 07:05:34 GMT)
Carver seeks prosecuting attorney's seat
Former assistant prosecutor Gaylin Rich Carver filed Tuesday for the Democratic nomination for Cole County prosecuting attorney. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 07:16:13 GMT)
Attorney: Officer acted properly in shooting
ALEXANDRIA -- An investigation will show that a police officer who shot and killed a teenager outside a restaurant acted with "the highest level of professionalism," the officer's attorney said yesterday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:03:09 GMT)
Davie attorney defends role in Kovanes case
Davie · Town Attorney Monroe Kiar on Wednesday broke his silence on a conflict of interest controversy involving his legal representation of former town administrator Chris Kovanes and his role as a registered agent for Vice Mayor Lisa Hubert's bookkeeping company. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:13:15 GMT)
Lawmakers Investigate Labor Attorney's Firing
State lawmakers will hold a hearing March 15 on the Schwarzenegger administration's firing of a veteran labor enforcement attorney. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:17:36 GMT)
Stanley declares bid for District Attorney
Already a favorite to become Santa Barbara County's first female district attorney, prosecutor Christie Stanley officially announced her candidacy Wednesday in Santa Maria. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:20:52 GMT)
Advocate joins race for attorney general
NEW YORK — Democrat Mark Green formally launched his campaign for attorney general on Wednesday, saying his career as a consumer advocate and public interest lawyer in New York and Washington made him the candidate best suited to succeed Eliot Spitzer. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:24:46 GMT)
Town attorney agrees to new limits
Davie Town Attorney Monroe Kiar agreed Wednesday not to do any more legal work for town elected officials or department heads. Kiar's announcement comes after he was criticized for not disclosing legal work he had done for former Town Administrator Chris Kovanes when the town first began investigating Kovanes. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:29:13 GMT)
SEC fines lawyer $50,000 for role in Silvester scandal
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Wednesday that it has fined a retired lawyer $50,000 for his role in the corruption scandal that sent former state Treasurer Paul Silvester to prison. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 08:46:05 GMT)
Lawyer charged with bilking clients
A South Whitehall Township lawyer and abstract-company owner was charged Wednesday with stealing more than $2 million from clients, mostly through estate settlements, from 1998 until just days ago. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 09:56:18 GMT)
Officer Acted Properly in Va. Shooting, Attorney Says
The fatal shooting of a college student outside a pancake house last weekend by an off-duty Alexandria police officer was a "horrible, horrible tragedy," but an investigation will prove that the officer acted within the department's policies, the officer's attorney said yesterday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:00:30 GMT)
Glitter's prosecutor demands up to four years jail: lawyer
The prosecutor in the child sex abuse trial of Gary Glitter demanded a prison sentence of three to four years for the British former glam rocker, his lawyer said. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:01:24 GMT)
Selenski attorney calls prosecution witness “Pat the rat”
WILKES-BARRE -- Opening statements are underway in the Hugo Selenski murder trial. Just before 11 a.m., Luzerne County Assistant District Attorney James McMonagle began telling jurors that Selenski allegedly robbed and shot to death two suspected drug dealers, Frank James and Adeiye Keiler, then burned their bodies at his property on Mount Olivet Road in Kingston Township. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:28:05 GMT)
Lawyer Convicted Of Operating Brothel To Be Sentenced
A Maine lawyer who was convicted last September of operating a brothel in Kittery and conspiring to launder the millions of dollars in profits is due in federal court for sentencing Thursday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 12:47:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Ryan unaware he leaked sealed information
In a transcript unsealed Wednesday, the lawyer for former Gov. George Ryan admitted that Ryan leaked sealed information to a TV reporter last week about a juror in his corruption trial, but the lawyer insisted Ryan didn't realize the subject was sealed. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:05:46 GMT)
Lawyer in contractor bankruptcy bows out
A bankruptcy judge has granted a Bergen County lawyer's request to be relieved as counsel for a defunct construction company accused of bilking $2 million from a Little Ferry boat manufacturer. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 13:59:24 GMT)
Green begins campaign for attorney general
NEW YORK (AP) - Democrat Mark Green formally launched his campaign for attorney general Wednesday, saying his career as a consumer advocate and public interest lawyer in New York and Washington makes him the candidate best suited to succeed outgoing Attorney General Eliot Spitzer. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 14:08:21 GMT)
Rwanda Says UN Lawyer On Most Wanted Genocide List
Rwanda's representative to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has confirmed press reports that a Rwandan lawyer who was recently appointed as defence counsel at the tribunal is himself a major genocide suspect. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 16:29:56 GMT)
Attorney General Announces Multi-state Settlement With Creator Of “Smiling Bob”
Attorney General Mike Beebe announced Thursday that his office has reached a settlement with Berkeley Premium Nutraceuticals, a dietary-supplement company under investigation by the federal government, 16 states and the District of Columbia. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:34:04 GMT)
Local State Attorney's Son Arrested
The son of Miami-Dade County's state attorney was arrested Tuesday and accused of trying to break in to a minivan parked at a gas station. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:53:02 GMT)
Lawyer: New Baltimore suspect's confession taken illegally
The lawyer for accused killer Patrick Selepak questioned Thursday whether his client’s lengthy taped confessions were coerced and complained of poor treatment in jail. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:04:47 GMT)
Dade State Attorney's son arrested on vehicle burglary charge
PINECREST -- Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle's son has been arrested and charged with burglary and criminal mischief, news partner NBC 6 reported on Thursday. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:12:21 GMT)
Defense attorney might be witness in client's trial
Note to readers: The version of this story which appeared in the print edition of today's Northwest Herald contained an error. Scott Van Pelt allegedly used his company's money to pay for personal debts and other purchases. Attorney Ed Donohue is not accused of any wrongdoing. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:22:00 GMT)
Judge Looks to Take Over as County District Attorney
Gilroy - She is the lone outsider in a competitive race for Santa Clara County District Attorney, and Superior Court Judge Dolores Carr is hoping that will make the difference this summer. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:32:27 GMT)
Lawyer claims constitutional right to call himself 'Heavy Hitter'
LAS VEGAS A Nevada lawyer who calls himself "The Heavy Hitter" in television ads is going to bat _ for himself. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 18:50:37 GMT)
Saddam accuses the attorney general of bias
The toppled Iraqi president Saddam Hussein accused the chairman of the attorney commission Jaafar al-Musawi of making premature assessment about the case before a conclusion and conviction in the case of those persons accused of killing 148 persons in al-Dajil city. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:12:15 GMT)
Former Nugget lawyer arrested on embezzlement charges
A former lawyer for John Ascuaga's Nugget has been arrested on suspicion of embezzling more than three million-dollars from the Sparks hotel-casino. Richard Lee Davenport worked as general counsel for the Nugget for 15 years. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 19:48:56 GMT)
Clearwater Lawyer Gets 22 Years In Prison
TAMPA - A Clearwater lawyer was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison and ordered to repay nearly $17 million to victims of a Ponzi scheme he helped organize, federal authorities said. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:06:58 GMT)
Lawyer claims constitutional right to call himself 'Heavy Hitter'
A Nevada lawyer who calls himself "The Heavy Hitter" in television ads is going to bat -- for himself. Personal injury lawyer Glen Lerner says he will sue in federal court to protect his right to free speech after he ran afoul of the State Bar of Nevada. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 20:18:48 GMT)
Ex-Cravath Attorney Charged With Rape Still at Large (Update1)
March 2 (Bloomberg) -- James Colliton, a tax attorney wanted by the police for paying two underage girls for sex, is at large after being captured last week by Canadian police, the Manhattan district attorney's office said. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 21:21:53 GMT)
PD, County Attorney to publish Names of residents with Outstanding Warrants
EL PASO, TX. - The County Attorney's Office and the El Paso Police Department team-up to turn up the heat on people in the county who have outstanding warrants. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:41:15 GMT)
Ex-Cravath Attorney Charged With Rape Still at Large (Update2)
March 2 (Bloomberg) -- James Colliton, a lawyer wanted by U.S. authorities for paying two underage girls for sex, is at large after being captured last week in Canada, the Manhattan district attorney's office said. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 22:43:53 GMT)
Lawyer to Sue Over 'Heavy Hitter' Name
A Nevada lawyer who calls himself "The Heavy Hitter" in television ads is going to bat — for himself. Personal injury lawyer Glen Lerner said he will sue in federal court to protect his right to free speech after he ran afoul of the State Bar of Nevada. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:35:22 GMT)
Lawyer to Sue Over 'Heavy Hitter' Name
A Nevada lawyer who calls himself "The Heavy Hitter" in television ads is going to bat _ for himself. (Thu, 02 Mar 2006 23:35:22 GMT)
Italian lawyer's Scots law first
A lawyer aged 81 from overseas can practise in the Scots legal profession without having to retrain. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:20:44 GMT)
Italian lawyer's Scots law first
An 81-year-old lawyer is to become the first from overseas to be able to practice in the Scots legal profession, without first having to retrain. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 00:29:34 GMT)
Senator says Spitzer runs afoul of attorney general role
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State Senate Education Committee Chairman Stephen Saland chastised Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on Thursday for mixing his campaign for governor with his duties as attorney general. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 01:16:43 GMT)
King files papers to rectify delinquent attorney registration
ALBANY, N.Y. Democratic attorney general candidate Charlie King today made a payment to the state's Office of Court Administration to bring his delinquent registration back in good standing. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 02:14:59 GMT)
Missouri attorney general sues Indiana company over phone bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Jay Nixon sued an Indiana-based company Thursday that he says put bogus charges on people's telephone bills and then harassed them to collect the money. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:00:35 GMT)
Johnson-Klein's Attorney Requests Documents
The attorney for fired Fresno State basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein was back in court Thursday as part of her wrongful termination lawsuit again the university. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:10:55 GMT)
Lawyer Charged With Paying Two Teenage Girls for Sex
A tax lawyer at a prominent Manhattan firm has been indicted on charges of paying two teenage girls for sex and paying their mother to allow it. He was arrested in a hotel in Grimsby, Ontario, over the weekend, but was released for reasons not immediately clear and is considered a fugitive, a spokeswoman for the Manhattan district attorney said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:17:19 GMT)
House votes to require judges to have experience as lawyer
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House passed a bill Thursday that would require state Supreme Court justices to have 10 years experience as a lawyer. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 03:43:24 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. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 05:33:03 GMT)
Attorney upholds president's right to 'reject'
Points of contention were laid to rest Thursday when St. Landry Parish School Board attorney Gerard Caswell supported the board president's right to reject agenda requests made by other board members; and informed the board that there was nothing wrong with permitting the system's current insurance carrier to write bids specs for its liability insurance package. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:03:35 GMT)
Longview's city attorney to retire
Dave Spencer, who has served as Longview's city attorney for nearly half a century, will retire June 30, the city announced Wednesday. Spencer, 72, said he put off his retirement until now because "I've been having fun. I like what I do." (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:14:10 GMT)
Prosecutor Gill in race for district attorney
Salt Lake City Chief Prosecutor Sim Gill will launch his bid today for Salt Lake County District Attorney, bringing to three the field of hopefuls vying to replace David Yocom, the Democratic DA who is retiring after four terms. Gill, a prosecutor with the city since 2000, has worked cases over the past 11 years that range from sexual exploitation and drunken driving to environmental crime. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:42:39 GMT)
Pataki to hand over to attorney general sentence for transit union strike leader
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Gov. George Pataki said Thursday that he will let the attorney general decide what penalties to recommend for a transit union president who called an illegal strike that halted New York City's subways and buses in December. Pataki spokesman Kevin Quinn said the governor believes Roger Toussaint should face the ''full extent'' of the possible penalties, which include steep (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:44:59 GMT)
Monte Pascoe, lawyer, public servant, dead at 71
Monte Pascoe, a lawyer who led the Colorado Democratic Party to key election victories during the 1970s and was a public servant for several state agencies, died Thursday. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 08:59:51 GMT)
Cops on hunt for lecher lawyer
A manhunt was on last night for a lecherous lawyer from a top-flight firm who allegedly paid a Manhattan mom so he could bed her teen daughters - one just 13. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 09:28:28 GMT)
Md. lawyer who smeared judge has District license suspended
A Baltimore lawyer has had his D.C. license suspended for 18 months for leveling a series of "bizarre" accusations against a Maryland appellate judge. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 09:37:37 GMT)
City Council won’t settle with former city attorney
The Medford City Council rejected retired City Attorney Ron Doyle’s offer to settle a potential lawsuit Thursday. Following the regular noon meeting, the council adjourned to its sixth executive session in recent weeks on the topic of pending litigation. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:13:15 GMT)
Senator says Spitzer runs afoul of attorney general role
ALBANY, N.Y. A Republican state senator says Attorney General Eliot Spitzer is mixing his Democratic campaign for governor with his duties as attorney general. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:09:04 GMT)
Panel bars lawyer from practicing for 2 years
Stephen P. Linnen, the Columbus lawyer dubbed the naked photographer for taking pictures of 38 women while he was wearing only sneakers and a knit cap, yesterday was stripped of his ability to practice law for at least two years. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 12:21:12 GMT)
Ex-lawyer 'paid girls for sex'
A former tax lawyer in New York has gone into hiding after being indicted on charges of paying two underage sisters for sex - with their mother's consent. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 13:04:29 GMT)
U.S. attorney nominee gets Senate panel's OK
WASHINGTON - Buffalo lawyer Terrance P. Flynn moved an important step forward Thursday in his bid to become U.S. attorney for Western New York. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 13:58:30 GMT)
Lawyer Accused of Paying Underage Sisters for Sex
A former tax lawyer at a prestigious New York City firm has gone into hiding after being indicted on charges of paying two underage sisters for sex -- with their mother's consent -- and then trying to bribe them to lie to prosecutors. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:21:51 GMT)
Probation violation lands suspended attorney in jail
Suspended Jackson attorney Timothy J. Wilson was sentenced to jail Thursday for violating probation to feed his addiction to painkillers. Judge Edward J. Grant ordered Wilson to finish serving a one-year jail sentence -- he served more than nine months -- for obtaining prescriptions for Vicodin. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 16:54:08 GMT)
Prosecutors Grill Ex-City Attorney
A former attorney for the city of Atlanta was grilled on the witness stand for several hours Friday morning about comments she made in defense of former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 17:02:43 GMT)
Cole's lawyer attacks tabloids
Media: Ashley Cole's lawyer accuses Sun and News of the World of 'cowardly journalism' . (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 17:33:41 GMT)
Former policeman, veteran wants to run for attorney general
EAST LANSING -- Amos Williams served in Vietnam and on the streets of Detroit as a police officer before he became a lawyer 20 years ago. Now, he wants to become attorney general. He's one of several Democrats hoping to get the party's nod to run against Republican incumbent Mike Cox. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:06:36 GMT)
OKC Attorney Denies Demanding Sex From Client
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A well-known Oklahoma City attorney is free on bail after being arrested on suspicion of asking for sex as payment from a client. Attorney Michael Gassaway allegedly told a woman he would reduce his $2,500 fee by $300 if she performed oral sex on him, police said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:18:57 GMT)
Lawyer nabbed in underage sex case
A former tax lawyer at a prestigious city firm was arrested Friday and charged with paying two underage sisters for sex _ with their mother's consent -- and then trying to bribe them to lie to prosecutors. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:25:28 GMT)
Ex-Cravath Attorney Charged With Rape Is Captured in New York
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- James Colliton, a lawyer charged with paying two underage girls for sex in his apartment, was recaptured after being mistakenly released earlier this week, the Manhattan district attorney said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:36:47 GMT)
Lawyer Ron wins Southwest Stakes
Lawyer Ron moved a step closer to the Kentucky Derby with his fourth straight win, leading gate-to-wire for a three-quarter-length victory over Steppenwolfer in yesterday's $250,000 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:41:01 GMT)
Fugitive lawyer captured, will face kid-sex charges
A fugitive lawyer was captured Friday after being indicted on charges that he paid for sex with two girls who were pimped by their mother, authorities said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 18:55:14 GMT)
Lawyer faces allegations of coercing client into sex
ST. PETERSBURG - A Pinellas County lawyer is accused of coercing a client to perform sexual favors to pay her attorney fees. The Florida Bar Association will take Palm Harbor lawyer Bruce Young to trial March 21st. Young denies the allegations. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:30:36 GMT)
Attorney pushing for teacher to talk with media
AURORA - The attorney representing a high school teacher who has been placed on leave for remarks he made in class says he is taking action to let his client talk with the media. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:45:21 GMT)
Ex-Cravath Lawyer Charged With Sex Crimes Is Caught (Update1)
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- James Colliton, a lawyer charged with paying two underage girls for sex in his apartment, was recaptured today after being mistakenly released earlier this week, the Manhattan district attorney said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 19:51:53 GMT)
Lawyer wants new trial in Pa. doctor's drugs-for-sex case
PHILADELPHIA - A lawyer for a doctor convicted of trading prescription painkillers for sex with patients asked a federal appeals court Friday for a new trial because he said a key witness lied on the stand. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:08:17 GMT)
Suit Says Attorney Had Conflict In Sale Of Widow's Property
A Circuit Court lawsuit says an attorney had a conflict in the sale of a house owned by a widow from Walker County, Ga. Lynn Hatler said attorney Fred Hanzelik auctioned the house without her knowledge, and his son, attorney Ryan Hanzelik, bought it at the auction. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:20:20 GMT)
Media CEO dismisses campaign against the Attorney General
Empresas 1BC president Marcel Granier denied Friday at the National Assembly (AN) Science, Technology and Media Committee any campaign against Attorney General Isaías Rodríguez, and maintained that the media have only investigate the versions on the murder of public prosecutor Danilo Anderson. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 21:30:43 GMT)
NY lawyer convicted in terrorism case has cancer
New York lawyer Lynne Stewart, a long-time defender of the poor and unpopular convicted of aiding terrorism, has breast cancer, according to a court letter filed on Friday. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 22:07:30 GMT)
Research In Motion, NTP Settle BlackBerry Suit, NTP Lawyer Says
March 3 (Bloomberg) -- Research In Motion Ltd. agreed to settle a patent dispute with NTP Inc., ending a four-year legal battle and averting the shutdown of BlackBerry e-mail service across the U.S., a lawyer for NTP said. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 22:21:43 GMT)
Allegany County Assistant District Attorney Speaks Out about Firing
From the Southern Tier, an Assistant District Attorney from Wellsville is speaking out (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:03:33 GMT)
Police Report: State Attorney's Son Belligerent After Arrest
A police report released Friday said that after he was arrested, State Attorney Katherine Fernandez-Rundle's son banged his head against a window, made obscene gestures, spit, and repeatedly said, "Do you know who you're dealing with?" (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:30:10 GMT)
Clark County District Attorney involved in crash investigation
Clark County District Attorney David Roger says his office is involved in the investigation into that fatal crash involving a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper. (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:35:17 GMT)
Police Report: State Attorney's Son Belligerent After Arrest
Officers say that a state attorney's son they arrested yelled, banged his head, made obscene gestures, spit -- and repeatedly said, "Do you know who you're dealing with?" (Fri, 03 Mar 2006 23:36:49 GMT)
Attorney general sues over phone bills
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon sued a phone company Thursday that he says put bogus charges on people's bills and then harassed them to collect the money. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:08:54 GMT)
Attorney Says Deadly Teen Shooting Was Accidental
A Columbus teen, accused of murder, appears in court for the first time as his attorney says both families believe the shooting was an accident. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:23:28 GMT)
Report: China detains lawyer
BEIJING, China (Reuters) -- Chinese police detained an outspoken human rights lawyer in Beijing on Saturday, continuing an official crackdown on dissidents ahead of the opening of the national parliament, another lawyer said. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:34:00 GMT)
Fugitive lawyer captured, will face kid-sex charges
A fugitive lawyer who was captured Friday pleaded not guilty on charges that he paid for sex with two girls with the approval of their mother. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:47:41 GMT)
Lawyer battles cancer a year after terror-support conviction
Civil rights lawyer Lynne Stewart revealed Friday that she is battling breast cancer, one year after being convicted in a terrorism case that could send her to prison for about 20 years. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 02:48:11 GMT)
Tonight at Ten: District Attorney Threatens "Come To Jesus Meeting"
"I'm worried to death about these children." Those are the words of Shelby County Texas District Attorney Linda Kay Russell. Friday afternoon, Russell told News 12, Rachael Yarborough is in big trouble, and when she's found, Russell will try to prosecute her. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 03:11:25 GMT)
China Police Detain Activist Lawyer
A Chinese lawyer whose hunger strike in protest of violence against dissidents galvanized other activists into a rare nationwide show of support was detained by authorities on Saturday, the lawyer and a friend said. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 03:30:51 GMT)
China Police Detain Activist Lawyer
Chinese Activist Lawyer Who Started Hunger Strike Detained by Authorities (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 03:49:13 GMT)
Breast Cancer Delays Sentencing of Lawyer Convicted in Terrorism Case
A defense lawyer who was convicted of aiding terrorists has not yet been sentenced because she is recovering from breast cancer surgery. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 04:22:44 GMT)
Lawyer in Teenage Sex Case Is Caught in Village Hotel
After a brief manhunt, a tax lawyer accused of repeatedly hiring two under-age sisters for sex and paying their mother to allow it was arrested early yesterday in an East Village hotel room, where detectives also found thousands of dollars in cash. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 05:48:11 GMT)
Boulder County lawyer to run for attorney general
An entrepreneur and Boulder County lawyer pitching “Main Street values” is hoping to recapture the Colorado Attorney General’s Office for the Democrats. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 07:11:56 GMT)
Attorney general sues over phone bills
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon sued a phone company Thursday that he says put bogus charges on people's bills and then harassed them to collect the money. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:23:54 GMT)
N.Y. Lawyer Faces Child-Sex Charges
An alert hotel clerk helped police nab a fugitive lawyer facing charges that he paid for sex with two girls with the approval of their mother. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:51:41 GMT)
Lawyer enters race for state attorney general
Boulder attorney Fern O'Brien announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Colorado attorney general this week. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 08:59:33 GMT)
Ross R. Paul, 47, defense lawyer, GOP volunteer, advocate for families
Parma -- Ross R. Paul, 47, a defense lawyer and staunch advocate for children and families in Juvenile Court, collapsed and died Sunday at his home in Parma. He had coronary artery disease. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 09:50:46 GMT)
Attorney quits bar over theft of $3 million
LITCHFIELD -- A Torrington attorney accused of stealing nearly $3 million from a Barkhamsted woman's $12 million estate was allowed to resign from the state bar on the condition he not reapply. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 10:00:48 GMT)
Chinese Police Detain Activist Lawyer
A prominent human rights lawyer was detained by police on Saturday as China continued a crackdown on protests ahead of the opening of parliament. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 10:09:31 GMT)
Lawyer Files Lien On City Hall To Get Client's Money
Fed up with inaction by Hartford officials, a defense lawyer has filed a lien on city hall in an effort to get a client the $21,519 the city owes him under a court judgment. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 10:23:01 GMT)
Attorney submits complaint concerning Reno County registrar, Open Records Act
A Cottonwood Falls attorney faults Reno County Registrar of Deeds Carol Sallee for her interpretation of a couple of state statutes, including the Kansas Open Records Act. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 11:41:00 GMT)
New attorney hired
In a unanimous decision, during a special meeting Friday, the Cullman County Parks Board elected to hire attorney Pamela Nail for legal representation. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 12:37:11 GMT)
Lawyer accused of sex with 2 girls captured
NEW YORK (AP) - A fugitive lawyer was captured Friday after being indicted on charges that he paid for sex with two girls with the approval of their mother. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 14:06:48 GMT)
Williams to run for attorney general
EAST LANSING - Amos Williams served in Vietnam and on the streets of Detroit as a police officer before he became a lawyer 20 years ago. Now, he wants to become attorney general. He's one of several Democrats hoping to get the party's nod to run against Republican incumbent Mike Cox. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 15:10:22 GMT)
Fugitive Lawyer Arrested on Child Sex Charges
Fugitive lawyer arrested in New York on child sex charges. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 16:18:39 GMT)
Burlington attorney eyes run for House District 87
Saying it's time for a change, Andrew Hoth, a local attorney and lifelong southeast Iowa resident, announced on Friday that he will run for state representative. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 17:05:00 GMT)
City attorney: A&P operated illegally
By Scarlet Sims [email protected] The Russellville Advertising and Promoting Committee has been operating illegally, according to a letter from Russellville City Attorney Trey Smith dated March 1. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 18:04:11 GMT)
Rural Democrats favor Cuomo for attorney general
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) -- Andrew Cuomo won today's straw poll by New York's Democratic Rural Conference in the race for the nomination for to become state attorney general. (Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:14:10 GMT)
U.S. attorney steps down from Forrest Co. sheriff case
HATTIESBURG (AP) - The U.S. attorney's office has removed itself from the misdemeanor case against Forrest County Sheriff Billy McGee, accused of commandeering two ice trucks Sept. 4, 2005, following Hurricane Katrina. (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 01:58:24 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.” (Sun, 05 Mar 2006 03:07:13 GMT)
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