Attorney News Jul 2006
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Rhode Island Attorney General Investigated
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The state Ethics Commission has agreed to look into a complaint against Rhode Island's attorney general about campaign donations he accepted from a lawyer for DuPont Co. while he was negotiating to drop the company from a lawsuit. The commission will conduct a preliminary investigation to decide if there is evidence to launch a full-scale probe of Attorney General Patrick (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:41:31 GMT)
City lawyer says Cecil referendum 'legally defective'
The city's top lawyer has concluded the proposed charter amendment to give Cecil Commerce Center to the Navy is legally flawed and shouldn't be put on the September ballot. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 14:48:49 GMT)
Commission to examine donation from lawyer for DuPont Co.
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has agreed to look into a complaint against Rhode Island's attorney general about campaign donations he accepted from a lawyer for DuPont Co. while he was negotiating to drop the company from a lawsuit. The commission will conduct a preliminary investigation to decide if there is evidence to launch a full-scale probe of Attorney General Patrick Lynch, Dianne (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 15:54:18 GMT)
Speaking through attorney, Polk asks for sentencing delay
Convicted murderer Susan Polk returned to court with an attorney today and immediately delayed her sentencing for next week on the grounds that she wants a new trial in the killing of her husband. Contra Costa County sheriff's deputies escorted a... (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 17:29:25 GMT)
Simms sets sights on race for attorney general seat
With his sights newly trained on attorney general, Stuart O. Simms is hoping to tap into some of the support he garnered in the Washington region during his brief run for lieutenant governor. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 18:04:47 GMT)
Polk's New Attorney Could Request New Trial
Susan Polk, who was scheduled to be sentenced next week for the murder of her psychotherapist husband Felix Polk, appeared in Contra Costa County Superior Court Thursday with a new attorney who said he might ask for a new trial. Previous Coverage Polk Has Questions For Jury Polk Jurors Speak Jurors Find Polk Guilty (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 18:37:49 GMT)
Iraq's ex-deputy premier goes on hunger strike to protest lack of access to lawyer
Former Iraqi deputy prime minister Tariq Aziz has begun a hunger strike to protest the refusal by prison authorities in Iraq to allow him to see a lawyer, his attorney said Thursday. But a spokesman for US detainee operations in Baghdad denied it. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 19:51:27 GMT)
State Ethics Commission Looks at R.I. Attorney General
Republican Bill Harsch accuses incumbent Patrick Lynch of improperly taking campaign contributions from DuPont attorney who was trying to get state to drop case against company. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:19:20 GMT)
Uganda: Lawyer Kasirye is New UWA Board Chairman
LAWYER Andrew Kasirye has been appointed chairperson of the board of trustees of the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:29:50 GMT)
Office of "Gang Leader's" Attorney Hit With Red Paintballs
Red paint balls splattered the office of an attorney representing a man charged with murder and police describe as a gang leader. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 20:38:14 GMT)
Attorney General charges Wal-Mart, AutoZone with inaccurate pricing
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard filed complaints Thursday against retailers Wal-Mart and AutoZone over price displays and postings. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 22:09:22 GMT)
Six Magdalo men, lawyer fall in QC raid
Six members of the so-called Magdalo group and a lawyer were arrested by police and military agents in a raid in Quezon City before dawn Friday, ABS-CBN News learned. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:15:08 GMT)
Jackson Lawyer Targets Lack of Documents
Michael Jackson Lawyer Targets Lack of Documentation for Money Claims Against Client (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:22:15 GMT)
Nepali lawyer stalks Charles Sobhraj
By Sudeshna Sarkar, Kathmandu: There can't be a greater contrast than between Nepali lawyer Bishwa Lal Shrestha, 61, who reads the Bhagavad Gita every day and doesn't touch alcohol, and his better-known contemporary, 62-year-old Charles Sobhraj, once on the wanted list of nearly 30 countries for murder, robbery and passport forgery. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 02:52:56 GMT)
Judgment Against District Attorney in Louisiana in Race Firings
The administration of the Orleans Parish district attorney, Eddie Jordan, must pay $3.58 million in total awards and fees for violating the civil rights of workers whom Mr. Jordan, left, inappropriately fired after taking office, a federal judge has ruled. The judge, Stanwood R. Duval Jr. of Federal District Court, signed the final judgment June 29 in the civil rights case, which is named for (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:14:00 GMT)
Lawyer avoids Disciplinary Commission hearing by resigning
After six years of racking up violations of attorney codes of conduct, a local criminal lawyer tendered his resignation to the Indiana Supreme Court. Shawn D. Ramsey’s resignation was a response to an extensive list of complaints filed against Ramsey March 27. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:21:52 GMT)
Six-month term given to lawyer who forged name of judge
NORFOLK - A man who left careers as a lawyer and a stockbroker because of allegations of lying, forgery and theft will serve six months in jail for forging a judge's signature. Matthew C. Vroom, 37, . . . (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:28:26 GMT)
'Certified sane' Sharon Anderson files again for attorney general
Sharon Anderson, whose long quest for elective office has weathered felony charges and a mental illness commitment, is running again for state attorney general. In e-mails sent Thursday to reporters and government officials, Anderson said she has mailed filing papers and a $300 fee with the secretary of state's office to enter the Republican primary election for Minnesota's top legal post. Kent (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:42:36 GMT)
Judge takes over as city attorney
Racine - Racine Municipal Court Judge Robert Weber is trading in his black robe to replace City Attorney Dan Wright, who is retiring Aug. 1. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 03:48:39 GMT)
Carpio's lawyer won't ask for new trial on murder charge
PROVIDENCE -- The attorney for convicted murder Esteban Carpio will not seek new trial. Lawyer Robert L. Sheketoff faxed a notice to Superior Court Judge Robert D. Krause before the court opened yesterday saying he would not seek a review of the jury's decision. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 04:27:38 GMT)
West Palm sends state attorney information for ethics probe
The city attorney's office has given information to State Attorney Barry Krischer in advance of a grand jury inquiry into the ethics of city commissioners. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 04:32:23 GMT)
Kyrgyz police hunt assailants after British lawyer is shot
BISHKEK, July 7 (RIA Novosti) - Police in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan have opened an investigation into attempted murder after a British lawyer was shot in the capital in the early hours of Friday morning. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 05:46:35 GMT)
Kenner replaces chief attorney for city
An enthusiastic Kenner City Council Thursday unanimously approved new mayor Ed Muniz's choice to make state appellate Judge James Cannella city attorney, in a move officials said could save the city almost half a million dollars a year. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 06:27:59 GMT)
Attorney for man convicted for child porn plans appeal
The attorney for a Shreveport Office of Family Service employee convicted Thursday in Caddo District Court for possession of child pornography plans to appeal the case. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 07:09:07 GMT)
Sarasotan withdraws as Husani attorney
SARASOTA -- Sarasota attorney Michael Moran appears to be distancing himself from his client, Neil Mohamed Husani. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:37:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Coca-Cola Case Like a Spy Novel
ATLANTA -- A secretary accused of helping two men steal trade secrets from The Coca-Cola Co. and trying to sell them to rival PepsiCo Inc. was ordered released on bail Thursday in a blockbuster case her lawyer likened to "a spy novel." (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 10:09:33 GMT)
Attorney seeks new trial for woman sentenced in October for killing brother
MANSFIELD -- A woman convicted of killing her brother should get a new trial because of "incompetence of counsel," an attorney said Thursday. Charles Brown made the case for Tangela Taylor before the Fifth District Court of Appeals. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:12:56 GMT)
Lawyer Says Lay's Family Doesn't Get a Pass With His Death
HOUSTON (AP) -- A Houston lawyer says Kenneth Lay's death doesn't mean his family automatically gets to keep the millions of dollars he made from Enron. The energy company's founder died of a heart attack Wednesday morning. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 11:57:18 GMT)
Police investigation could take two years: Byrne's lawyer
The lawyer for former Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister Ed Byrne is concerned about the how long it will take police to investigate the spending scandal at the house of assembly. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 12:37:09 GMT)
Nigeria: Lawyer Shot Dead in Jos
Barely three days after a governorship aspirant in Plateau state was assassinated and a production staff of the NTA, Jos, died in suspicious circumstances, a lawyer has been shot dead in Jos, heightening fears among residents of the once serene city. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 13:36:29 GMT)
Lawyer says Juventus duo deserve praise, not trial
ROME, July 7 (Reuters) - Former top executives of Italian soccer club Juventus deserve praise for helping Italy reach the World Cup final rather than being put on trial for alleged match-fixing, a lawyer for one of the men said on Friday. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:13:38 GMT)
Kentucky attorney general disqualified from prosecution of Republican governor
FRANKFORT, Ky., 8:19 a.m. July 7 (AP): A judge disqualified Kentucky's attorney general Friday from any involvement in prosecuting Gov. Ernie Fletcher in a state hiring scandal. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:13:45 GMT)
Attorney faces sex charge
A Jackson bankruptcy attorney was charged Thursday with a sexual crime involving a girl. James R. Knapp, of Concord Road in Jonesville, was arraigned on a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct with a 12-year-old girl. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:24:01 GMT)
Kadlec's lawyer complains about spokeswoman, state attorney
Prague- Radek Ondrus, the lawyer for Tomas Kadlec, former head of the National Security Office (NBU) and later of the Cepro strategic state company, now prosecuted on fraud allegations, lodged complaints about the state attorney and the police spokeswoman. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:24:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Nixzmary's Mom To Blame Husband
NEW YORK -- A lawyer for the mother of murdered 7-year-old Nixzmary Brown said Thursday his client planned to tell a jury she was too abused and depressed to defend her daughter. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:45:53 GMT)
Defense Attorney Asks To Withdraw From Fort Dodge Murder Case
The attorney for a man charged with killing a Fort Dodge woman wants off the case, citing a conflict of interest. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 16:52:06 GMT)
Lawyer Says Lay's Family Doesn't Get a Pass With His Death
HOUSTON (AP) -- A Houston lawyer says Kenneth Lay's death doesn't mean his family automatically gets to keep the millions of dollars he made from Enron. The energy company's founder died of a heart attack Wednesday morning. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:29:14 GMT)
Kentucky attorney general disqualified from prosecution of Republican governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. - A judge disqualified Kentucky's attorney general Friday from any involvement in prosecuting Gov. Ernie Fletcher in a state hiring scandal. Special Judge David Melcher ruled that... (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 17:56:53 GMT)
Attorney general warns of scams
BATON ROUGE – Many unscrupulous scam artists are preying on the elderly and uninformed people of Louisiana, says Attorney General Charles Foti, so he and several organizations are teaming up for an information tour. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:33:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Nixmary's Mom Too Abused To Help Her
A lawyer for the mother of murdered 7-year-old Nixzmary Brown says his client plans to tell a jury she was too abused and depressed to defend her daughter. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:36:20 GMT)
Juventus duo deserve praise, not trial - lawyer
ROME, July 7 (Reuters) - Former top executives of Italian soccer champions Juventus deserve praise for helping Italy reach the World Cup final rather than being put on trial for alleged match-fixing, a defence lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:37:01 GMT)
Lawyer says Juventus duo deserve praise, not trial
Lawyer says Juventus duo deserve praise, not trial by Europe (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:37:30 GMT)
Juventus duo deserve praise, not trial - lawyer
ROME (Reuters) - Former top executives of Italian football champions Juventus deserve praise for helping Italy reach the World Cup final rather than being put on trial for alleged match-fixing, a defence lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:48:51 GMT)
Woodbury County Board of Supervisors to name interim county attorney July 18
An interim Woodbury County Attorney is expected to be named July 18. At its next meeting Tuesday, the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to receive and act upon county attorney Tom Mullin's resignation. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 18:54:08 GMT)
Juventus duo deserve praise, not trial - lawyer
ROME (Reuters) - Former top executives of Italian football champions Juventus deserve praise for helping Italy reach the World Cup final rather than being put on trial for alleged match-fixing, a defence lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 19:06:23 GMT)
Assistant city attorney wears many hats
Paris Assistant City Attorney John Lestock has a full plate — prosecuting misdemeanor cases in municipal court, giving legal advice to the police department, arguing for the city tearing down a dilapidated building. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 19:54:17 GMT)
Feds investigate top district attorney assistant on rape accusation
A federal investigation has been launched into accusations that an investigator for the New Orleans District Attorney’s office raped a woman he was assigned to protect as part of the witness relocation program. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:29:26 GMT)
Defense attorney asks to withdraw from Fort Dodge murder case
FORT DODGE, Iowa The attorney for a man charged with killing a Fort Dodge woman wants off the case, citing a conflict of interest. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:35:20 GMT)
Ask a Lawyer
Answers are intended for general information only and are not intended to take the place of advice from your own attorney. Ask a Lawyer is in partnership with the Access to Justice Institute at Seattle University and Foster Pepper. Got questions? (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 20:54:06 GMT)
Police investigation into N.L. spending probe could take years, lawyer says
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CP) - It will probably be two years, and possibly longer, before police decide whether to charge four Newfoundland politicians implicated in a sweeping spending scandal, the lawyer for one of them said Friday. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 21:17:45 GMT)
Governor, attorney general to appeal judge's ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Bob Riley and state Attorney General Troy King said Friday they will appeal a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit seeking more services for the mentally retarded. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:00:38 GMT)
Defense attorney asks to withdraw from Fort Dodge murder case
FORT DODGE, Iowa The attorney for a man charged with killing a Fort Dodge woman wants off the case, citing a conflict of interest. (Fri, 07 Jul 2006 23:33:01 GMT)
NT lawyer appointed to new Defence post
Northern Territory lawyer Lynn McDade has been appointed to the new position of director of military prosecutions in the Australian Defence Force. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT)
Attorney: Woman wants Holmes case tossed
The woman who was allegedly assaulted by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes has asked that charges against the former Ohio State star be dropped, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:01:55 GMT)
NT lawyer appointed to new Defence post
Northern Territory lawyer Lynn McDade has been appointed to the new position of director of military prosecutions in the Australian Defence Force. Her appointment comes after a Senate inquiry found the military justice system needed significant reform. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:12:40 GMT)
Attorney General disqualified from prosecution of Fletcher
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - A Franklin County judge disqualified Attorney General Greg Stumbo today from any involvement in a case against Gov. Ernie Fletcher, who is under indictment for allegedly rewarding political supporters with state jobs. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:20:34 GMT)
Attorney: Woman wants Holmes case tossed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The woman who was allegedly assaulted by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes has asked that charges against the former Ohio State star be dropped, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:25:36 GMT)
Governor, attorney general to appeal judge's ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Governor Riley and state Attorney General Troy King say they will appeal a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit seeking more services for the mentally retarded. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 01:21:22 GMT)
Attorney: Woman asks for case to be dismissed against Holmes
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The woman who was allegedly assaulted by Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes has asked that charges against the former Ohio State star be dropped, his attorney said Friday. Holmes was arrested June 19... (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 03:50:58 GMT)
Concealed Sums Part of Charges Against Attorney Yagman
While recent tax evasion charges brought against civil rights attorney Stephen Yagman are based largely on expenditures related to his personal lifestyle, federal prosecutors have accused him of concealing money he received as a principal of his Venice, Calif.-based law firm, now called Yagman & Yagman & Reichmann. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 04:09:36 GMT)
Charges against lawyer dropped in contract case
Prosecutors on Friday dropped charges against a lawyer indicted in 2002 along with Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Bob Odom in an alleged scheme to rig state food-storage contracts. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 05:13:37 GMT)
Houston lawyer kicks off clinic push with millions
Houston plaintiff's lawyer John O'Quinn kicked off a fundraising effort Friday with a $25 million donation from his foundation to the Menninger Clinic in hopes of moving the facility closer to the Texas Medical Center. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 05:43:49 GMT)
County board will name interim county attorney July 18
The only thing certain about who will be the interim Woodbury County attorney is that he or she is scheduled to be appointed July 18. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 06:25:07 GMT)
Attorney hoping to unmask initiatives' backer
HELENA -- A Montana-based political group that has spent 1 million on initiative campaigns here and elsewhere is being challenged legally by a Helena attorney, who may try to force disclosure of its financial backers. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:35:55 GMT)
Attorney hoping to unmask initiatives' backer
HELENA -- A Montana-based political group that has spent $1 million on initiative campaigns here and elsewhere is being challenged legally by a Helena attorney, who may try to force disclosure of its financial backers. Attorney Jonathan Motl, a v ... (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:41:51 GMT)
Attorney general warns of scams
BATON ROUGE -- Many unscrupulous scam artists are preying on the elderly and uninformed people of Louisiana, says Attorney General Charles Foti, so he and several organizations are teaming up for an informational tour. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 07:48:27 GMT)
Ex-Lawyer Faces Larceny Charges
Accused Of Taking $750,000 From Estate A former Orange lawyer has been charged with draining just over $750,000 from a trust fund an elderly widow in New Haven set up to provide for her disabled son after her death. Ronald Bozelko, 68, a member of the town of Orange's economic development committee, turned himself into New Haven police on Friday and was charged with nine counts of larceny. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:20:12 GMT)
Governor, attorney general to appeal judge's ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Governor Riley and state Attorney General Troy King say they will appeal a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit seeking more services for the mentally retarded. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:52:13 GMT)
Jackson Attorney Pours Scorn On 911 Loan Claims
LATEST: MICHAEL JACKSON's attorney has poured scorn on claims his client's former business partner funded the pop superstar's escape from New York aft (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 08:59:52 GMT)
Jackson attorney pours scorn on 9/11 loan claims
Michael Jackson's attorney has poured scorn on claims his client's former business partner funded the pop superstar's escape from New York after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 09:35:02 GMT)
Lakeland Lawyer Seeks Judge Post
LAKELAND -- Longtime Lakeland lawyer Robert Grizzard has entered the race for Polk County judge, Group 10. A 31-year veteran of the bar, Grizzard will face John E. Kirkland and Donald Ratterree in the Sept. 5 judicial election. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:05:16 GMT)
Lawyer says cop thought he got order from Farber
A Fairview police lieutenant believed state Attorney General Zulima Farber was directing him not to tow her boyfriend's van during a traffic stop, the officer's lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:22:42 GMT)
Zaheera's mother absconding: Lawyer
Sahrunissa Shaikh, mother of prime witness in Best bakery case Zaheera Shaikh, is absconding and untraceable following her conviction for perjury, her lawyer said today. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 11:52:59 GMT)
Attorney: Sexual assault suspect mentally handicapped
A Deer Park man accused of sexually assaulting one teen and enticing another is mentally handicapped, according to his attorney. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 12:37:38 GMT)
Former National Fuel attorney censured
Curtis W. Lee, an attorney who complained about what he said were illegal practices by his corporate bosses at National Fuel Gas Co., was censured Friday by the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 12:51:57 GMT)
Governor, attorney general to appeal judge's ruling
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Governor Riley and state Attorney General Troy King say they will appeal a federal judge's ruling in a lawsuit seeking more services for the mentally retarded. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 14:51:22 GMT)
Attorney General under fire over NatWest Three
The Attorney General has been criticised after refusing to intervene in the case of the NatWest Three bankers, who face extradition to America for their alleged role in an Enron fraud. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 16:33:58 GMT)
Attorney general candidate proposes changes to sex offender list
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The Republican candidate for attorney general says he wants to change the state's sex offender registry to include exact addresses. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 17:10:16 GMT)
Lawyer believes rebel soldier was ‘tortured’
LAWYER Ruel Pulido said he was not surprised by the decision of Army 1st Lieutenant Lawrence San Juan to switch stand months after he renewed the call of the mutinous Magalo Group for the ouster of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 17:14:54 GMT)
Special deputy attorney general picked for dam probe
HONOLULU (AP) _ A special deputy attorney general has been named to pursue the civil portion of the investigation into the fatal failure of the Kaloko Reservoir dam on Kauai. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 17:34:56 GMT)
Governor taps Pocatello lawyer as new Fish and Game Commissioner
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho Gov. Jim Risch on Saturday tapped a Pocatello lawyer and lifelong hunter and angler as the new state Fish and Game Commissioner for the Southeast region. (Sat, 08 Jul 2006 22:08:21 GMT)
SC attorney general plans formal opinion on changes in sex offender law
(Columbia-AP) July 8, 2006 - The state attorney general's office is planning to issue a formal opinion next week on changes in the state's sex-offender law. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:29:01 GMT)
Governor taps Pocatello lawyer as new Fish and Game Commissioner
POCATELLO, Idaho At an announcement today, Idaho Governor Jim Risch tapped a Pocatello lawyer and lifelong hunter as the new state Fish and Game Commissioner for the Southeast region. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:49:34 GMT)
Governor Taps Pocatello Lawyer as New Fish and Game Commissioner
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) - At an announcement today, Idaho Governor Jim Risch tapped a Pocatello lawyer and lifelong hunter as the new state Fish and Game Commissioner for the Southeast region. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 01:18:09 GMT)
Lawyer Says Lay's Family Doesn't Get a Pass With His Death
HOUSTON (AP) -- A Houston lawyer says Kenneth Lay's death doesn't mean his family automatically gets to keep the millions of dollars he made from Enron. The energy company's founder died of a heart attack Wednesday morning. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 02:57:38 GMT)
State Attorney: Men Cannot "Decline" Fatherhood
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN (AP) -- A state attorney is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a men's rights group on behalf of a man who is declining fatherhood. Assistant Attorney General Joel McGormley says 25-year-old Matt Dubay has a financial obligation to support his daughter. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:04:29 GMT)
Former York chief detective, district attorney settle lawsuit
YORK, Pa. - A federal lawsuit filed last year by York County's former chief detective against the district attorney has been settled. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 03:16:09 GMT)
Attorney general plans opinion on provisions in new law
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The state attorney general's office is planning to issue a formal opinion next week on changes in the state's new sex-offender law. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:24:06 GMT)
NextSteps: In matters of power of attorney, best to consult a lawyer
Q: My husband and I recently purchased a "do-it-yourself" kit from the Internet that allows us to create our own wills, powers of attorney and health-care directives so we don't have to go to a lawyer and spend the money. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 04:24:12 GMT)
County board will name interim county attorney July 18
The only thing certain about who will be the interim Woodbury County attorney is that he or she is scheduled to be appointed July 18. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 05:25:07 GMT)
Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 06:05:49 GMT)
Attorney: Deport 3 bankers
LONDON — Three British bankers scheduled for deportation to Texas on Enron-related fraud charges should not be tried in Britain as many businesspeople have demanded, Attorney General Lord Goldsmith said Saturday. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:16:24 GMT)
Attorney general to release opinion on sex-offender law
The state attorney general's office plans to issue a formal opinion next week on changes in the state's new sex-offender law. Since the law took effect July 1, some prosecutors and victims advocates have said it reduces the age when a person can legally consent to sex and lets offenders claim as a defense that their victims tried to pass themselves off as older. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:16:49 GMT)
Myanmar frees lawyer jailed for exposing forced labour
YANGON (Reuters) - Mynamar's military junta, under pressure from the U.N. labour agency to end the widespread use of forced labour, has freed an activist lawyer jailed last year for exposing labour abuses. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:33:53 GMT)
Lawyer MSP forced to give up Nat Fraser trial
A CONTROVERSIAL MSP accused of working part-time while earning thousands of pounds as a highly paid lawyer is to drop Scotland's most eagerly awaited court case in order to save his political career. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 07:53:34 GMT)
Lawyer for police officer asks for dismissal of indictment
The lawyer for a Reno police sergeant accused of coercing a teen into undressing and posing in the back of his patrol car to get out of an arrest is asking the indictment against him be dismissed, alleging improper grand jury proceedings. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 08:52:21 GMT)
Lawyer Says Lay's Family Doesn't Get a Pass With His Death
HOUSTON (AP) -- A Houston lawyer says Kenneth Lay's death doesn't mean his family automatically gets to keep the millions of dollars he made from Enron. The energy company's founder died of a heart attack Wednesday morning. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 09:59:09 GMT)
State Attorney: Men Cannot "Decline" Fatherhood
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN (AP) -- A state attorney is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a men's rights group on behalf of a man who is declining fatherhood. Assistant Attorney General Joel McGormley says 25-year-old Matt Dubay has a financial obligation to support his daughter. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:06:08 GMT)
U.S. lawyer pursues assets of B.C. judge's partner
Facing lawsuit for defamation, man who lives with Supreme Court justice transferred assets into her name, lawyer claims pages A4-5. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:11:49 GMT)
Performer has hired top celebrity attorney
Here's an IA stumper. What's more surprising? That Victor Willis, original policeman from the Village People, has pockets deep enough to land celebrity attorney Mark Geragos for his fight against drug and gun charges? Or that Willis, co-writer of disco-era hits ``In the Navy'' and ``Macho Man,'' still requires the services of a publicist? (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 10:20:43 GMT)
Attorney general plans opinion on sex-offender law
COLUMBIA ? The state attorney general's office is planning to issue a formal opinion on changes in the state's new sex-offender law. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 11:27:35 GMT)
Internal Affairs: Performer has hired top celebrity attorney
Here's an IA stumper. What's more surprising? That Victor Willis, original policeman from the Village People, has pockets deep enough to land celebrity attorney Mark Geragos for his fight against drug and gun charges? Or that Willis, co-writer of disco-era hits ``In the Navy'' and ``Macho Man,'' still requires the services of a publicist? (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 14:29:55 GMT)
Charges dropped against lawyer indicted with Odom
BATON ROUGE, La. - Prosecutors have dropped charges against a lawyer indicted in 2002 along with Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Bob Odom in an alleged scheme to rig state food-storage contracts. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 15:59:08 GMT)
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Receives report on Darden shooting
Norfolk Commonwealth's attorney Jack Doyle sent out a news release today informing media that his office was in possession of the report from the Virginia State Police on their investigation into the shooting death of Officer Seneca Darden. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 16:16:49 GMT)
Police investigation into N.L. spending probe could take years, lawyer says
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. (CP) - It will probably be two years, and possibly longer, before police decide whether to charge four Newfoundland politicians implicated in a sweeping spending scandal, the lawyer for one of them said Friday. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 20:18:16 GMT)
Charges dropped against lawyer indicted with Odom
BATON ROUGE, La. Prosecutors have dropped charges against a lawyer indicted in 2002 along with Louisiana Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Bob Odom in an alleged scheme to rig state food-storage contracts. (Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:25:59 GMT)
Attorney, wife hurt in mishap
AN attorney-at-law and his wife escaped death on Saturday night, after a car slammed into the one they were travelling in along the Solomon Hochoy Highway. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:01:48 GMT)
Investigations, Lawsuits Still Dogging 9/11 Lawyer
Carla J. Martin's moment of infamy ended nearly as quickly as it began. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:32:43 GMT)
Myanmar frees activist lawyer amid ILO pressure
Myanmar, under pressure from the International Labor Organization (ILO) to end forced labor, has freed an activist lawyer jailed last year after exposing abuses, an official has said. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:28:47 GMT)
SC attorney general plans formal opinion on changes in sex offender law
(Columbia-AP) July 8, 2006 - The state attorney general's office is planning to issue a formal opinion next week on changes in the state's sex-offender law. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:44:13 GMT)
Labour suspensions temporary: Lawyer
Senior executives of the Fiji Labour Party will remain in Parliament even if they are suspended by the party for challenging their leader, said party lawyer Anand Singh. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:44:15 GMT)
Myanmar frees activist lawyer amid ILO pressure
Myanmar soldiers on parade in Yangon. Myanmar's military government, under pressure from the International Labor Organization (ILO) to end forced labor, has freed an activist lawyer, Aye Myint, jailed last year after exposing abuses, an official has said. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 04:48:40 GMT)
How to choose a corporate attorney to aid firm
Instead of waiting until a problem arises, experts advise business owners to enlist the help of a corporate attorney as early as possible. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:10:29 GMT)
Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:22:12 GMT)
Hiring of city attorney on Castroville agenda
The Castroville City Council is slated to discuss hiring a new city attorney at its meeting at 7 tonight, after Mayor Jesse Byars relented in the face of a lawsuit last week. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:08:17 GMT)
Lawyer attacks Datt suspension bid
The attempted suspension of Fiji's Labour Minister, Krishna Datt, by members of his constituency has been labelled a political gimmick by his political party lawyer. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:15:56 GMT)
Concealed Sums Part of Charges Against Attorney Yagman
While recent tax evasion charges brought against civil rights attorney Stephen Yagman are based largely on expenditures related to his personal lifestyle, federal prosecutors have accused him of concealing money he received as a principal of his Venice, Calif.-based law firm, now called Yagman & Yagman & Reichmann. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 06:56:50 GMT)
Attorney General to decide on paedophile sentence
The Attorney General must decide on Monday whether to seek to increase the sentence handed down to paedophile Craig Sweeney, whose jailing last month provoked a storm of protest and charges of political interference. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 07:22:12 GMT)
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney Receives report on Darden shooting
Norfolk Commonwealth's attorney Jack Doyle sent out a news release today informing media that his office was in possession of the report from the Virginia State Police on their investigation into the shooting death of Officer Seneca Darden. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:17:43 GMT)
Political Skinny /t/1/28Siegelman gets another lawyer
Former Gov. Don Siegelman , recently convicted on seven federal felony counts, has hired Montgomery lawyer Susan James to represent him in the sentencing phase of the case, Siegelman spokesman Chip Hill said Friday. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:31:00 GMT)
Myanmar frees lawyer jailed for labour expose
YANGON: Mynamar’s military junta, under pressure from the UN labour agency to end the widespread use of forced labour, has freed an activist lawyer jailed last year for exposing labour abuses. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 09:46:56 GMT)
Lawyer elected vice chairman of Ed Board
After serving on the state Board of Education for only 18 months, Petal lawyer Bill Jones has been elected vice chairman of the nine-member board. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:09:56 GMT)
Myanmar frees activist lawyer
_ Myanmar's military government has released a lawyer imprisoned last year for advising a group of farmers to file grievances with the International Labor Organization, official sources said Monday. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:29:21 GMT)
Would-be attorney tries to shed ties to '87 murder
Nearly 20 years ago, Nadine Walter, suspected of plotting to kill prominent Carpentersville attorney Timothy McNamee, traded testimony that helped convict a former boyfriend in the murder for an opportunity to build a new life in Florida. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:31:57 GMT)
Kadlec's lawyer applies for police protection of his client
Prague- Lawyer Radek Ondrus applied with the police for their protection of his client, head of the National Security Office (NBU) and the Cepro company, Tomas Kadlec. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:24:53 GMT)
Fletcher Exploring Making Attorney General, Treasurer Appointed
Gov. Ernie Fletcher is exploring the idea of a constitutional amendment that would grant future Kentucky governors the right to appoint the state's attorney general and treasurer. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:34:30 GMT)
Petal attorney elected vice chairman of education board
After serving on the State Board of Education for only 18 months, Petal attorney Bill Jones has been elected vice chairman of the nine-member board. Jones was appointed to the board by the state Speaker of the House William McCoy, and elected vice chairman by his peers on the board. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:46:20 GMT)
Lawyer weighs insanity defense
The lawyer for the man accused of killing three people and kidnapping and robbing three others on Tantalus will rely on his client's history of paranoid schizophrenia. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:18:18 GMT)
District Attorney Requests Removal of Mayor
Coopertown's mayor is in trouble for allegedly abusing his power. Now, the Roberston County District Attorney is asking a judge to remove Mayor Danny Crosby from office. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:17:53 GMT)
Kenya: Winnie Sends Lawyer to Represent Her
Narc activist Mary Wambui's daughter, Winnie Wangui, has sent a lawyer to represent her in the Kiruki commission on the Artur brothers. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:41:27 GMT)
Kenya: Arturs: Wangui Sends Lawyer to Commission
Othaya Narc activist Mary Wambui's daughter, Winnie Wangui, yesterday sent Goldenberg star lawyer Gibson Kamau Kuria to represent her at the Commission of Inquiry into the conduct of the so-called Armenian brothers. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 14:00:45 GMT)
Kenya: Vice-President And Attorney General Slated to Face Graft Prosecutions
Anti-corruption investigators have recommended the prosecution of top politicians, among them Vice-President Moody Awori and Attorney-General Amos Wako, over the Anglo Leasing-type contracts, the Sunday Nation has learnt. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:05:32 GMT)
Attorney: Men cannot decline fatherhood
A state attorney says a lawsuit filed by a men's rights group on behalf of a man who is declining fatherhood is ''frivolous'' and the man has an obligation to financially support his daughter. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:24:44 GMT)
Harkat and lawyer warn of consequence of return to Algeria
OTTAWA (CP) - Mohamed Harkat and his lawyer say he would be tortured or killed if returned to Algeria. Harkat is the Ottawa man accused of having terrorist ties. He recently got out on bail after being held in jail without charge for three-a-half years. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 15:40:48 GMT)
Haskell Slaughter attorney re-ups leadership roles in national association
William Horton, an attorney with Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker LLC, has been re-appointed to two key positions with the American Health Lawyers Association, or AHLA. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:08:40 GMT)
EU demands lawyer for imprisoned Canadian scholar
The European Union demanded that Iran, which has been holding a scholar with dual Canadian-Iranian citizenship for more than two months, allow him access to a lawyer. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 17:10:10 GMT)
Former NYSE trader innocent, lawyer argues
A former New York Stock Exchange trader accused of securities fraud was not trading deceitfully, but made genuine errors amid challenging trading conditions, his defense lawyer argued on Monday. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:25:17 GMT)
Fireworks fade: Attorney advices against special shoot-off
WELLINGTON - After research the current city ordinance relating to the discharge of fireworks inside the city limits of Wellington, City Attorney Mike Brown has decided there will be no special time this year to shoot off any excess fireworks. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 18:25:31 GMT)
Klatt fires attorney in court
RALEIGH -- A former school teacher accused of having sex with a student goes back to court next month. Janet Klatt was scheduled to appear in a Raleigh courtroom Monday. When she arrived, she fired her attorney and said she would be seeking someone else to represent her. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:50:13 GMT)
Bergson urges City Council to retain attorney
Mayor Herb Bergson has urged the Duluth City Council to retain an attorney to negotiate an agreement with SMDC regarding the parking ramp adjacent to the hospital’s new expansion. (Mon, 10 Jul 2006 20:24:56 GMT)
Legal challenge to World Cup result by French lawyer
A French lawyer plans to mount a legal challenge to the World Cup final result to establish whether the expulsion of Zinedine Zidane was within the rules. (Wed, 12 Jul 2006 14:53:15 GMT)
Prince's site shut down; attorney says not due to lawsuit
Prince's fan website has been shut down, but an attorney for the musician says it's not related to a recent trademark lawsuit against the site, NPGMusicClub.com. HM Publishing Holdings, a book company in England, filed the lawsuit on July 3 based on its own NPG, a science-book subsidiary called the Nature Publishing Group. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:04:38 GMT)
Prince's site shut down; attorney says not due to lawsuit
Prince's fan Web site has been shut down, but an attorney for the musician says it's not related to a recent trademark lawsuit against the site, NPGMusicClub.com. - (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:32:37 GMT)
Lawyer murder accused in court
A MAN charged with shooting dead a Melbourne lawyer professed his love for his daughters before being ordered into custody by a Melbourne court today. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:29:15 GMT)
Murder-accused's lawyer warns media
The lawyer for the man charged with murdering Wellington man Tony Stanlake has cautioned the news media not to conduct any more investigations into the case now it is before the court. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:31:37 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson took advantage of client
Michael Jackson was a "cagey, calculating witness" who took advantage of an associate, an attorney for the man said Wednesday in closing arguments of a lawsuit claiming the singer owes him well over a million dollars. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 01:43:22 GMT)
Defense attorney says witnesses lied in Aryan Brotherhood trial
SANTA ANA, Calif. An attorney for four members of a notorious prison gang has told a California jury that witnesses against them were a "parade of perjurers" trying to get their own sentences reduced. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:02:18 GMT)
Prince's fan website shut down; lawyer says not due to lawsuit
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Prince's fan website has been shut down, but a lawyer for the musician said it's not related to a recent trademark lawsuit against the site, NPGMusicClub.com. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 02:16:00 GMT)
Manhattan Lawyer accused of stealing $1.6 million
A lawyer was indicted Wednesday on charges of stealing more than $1.6 million from clients whose estates and accounts he handled. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:05:14 GMT)
Defense attorney says witnesses lied in Aryan Brotherhood trial
SANTA ANA, 8:02 p.m. July 12 (AP): Four members of the Aryan Brotherhood should be acquitted of charges of plotting to kill their rivals and former members because the case against them was built on testimony from prison snitches who had incentives to lie, a defense attorney told jurors Wednesday. (Thu, 13 Jul 2006 03:37:03 GMT)
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