Attorney News Jul 2006
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Cross-dressing lawyer skirts dress code
A male lawyer who appeared in a New Zealand court dressed in an ankle-length skirt, lace stockings and a diamond brooch said Tuesday he was protesting against a male bias in the country's justice system. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:52:09 GMT)
Bonds' attorney blames government for leak
SAN FRANCISCO -- Barry Bonds' attorney threatened Monday to expose government misconduct if prosecutors pursue perjury and tax-evasion charges against the Giants left fielder. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:38:15 GMT)
New Zealand lawyer sports skirt to court
A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated judiciary, a newspaper reported Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:25:58 GMT)
New Zealand Lawyer Sports Skirt to Court
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated judiciary, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Rob Moodie, 67, arrived at Wellington's High Court on Monday in a navy blue woman's suit complete with diamond brooch and lace-topped stockings over his hairy (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 15:11:40 GMT)
New Zealand Lawyer Sports Skirt to Court
A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated judiciary, a newspaper reported Tuesday. Rob Moodie, 67, arrived at Wellington's... (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:14:38 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Says Fletcher May Have Broken State Law
Frankfort (AP) -- The state attorney general's office reports that Governor Fletcher may have broken state law by rejecting six candidates for the Murray State University board of regents. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 16:57:27 GMT)
Suspended attorney says legal system is 'broken'
An Aloha attorney who was handed a six-month suspension from practicing law June 8 has filed a petition for reconsideration with the Oregon Supreme Court. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:36:01 GMT)
Male lawyer wears dress to protest 'old boys network'
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A bald, mustachioed lawyer turned up at court wearing a skirt and blouse and toting a purse to protest a lack of care and sensitivity among New Zealand's male-dominated... (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:42:32 GMT)
Iran: Prison Term for Rights Lawyer
Abdolfattah Soltani, a lawyer who works with Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner, and has defended the journalist Akbar Ganji, one of the country’s most prominent dissidents, said he had been sentenced to five years in prison on charges of disclosing confidential information and opposing the government. Mr. Soltani was arrested a year ago while defending two people accused of (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 18:43:50 GMT)
Franklin County State’s Attorney releases names of several convicted
Franklin County State's Attorney Tom Dinn recently released the name of several Franklin County residents charged and convicted on a number of offenses. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:17:48 GMT)
Officials sorting out attorney squabble
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Democratic township council is currently in a legal stand-off over just who the township attorney is. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:04:49 GMT)
Town attorney calls resolutions illegal
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The council’s battle over the township attorney position continued at its Monday meeting — with accusations of impropriety being leveled in both directions. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:04:59 GMT)
Gambia: Lawyer Darboe Reacts to Defection Claim, IEC Boss Sacking
The UDP/NRP alliance leader, Lawyer Ousainou Darboe, on Friday described the recent claim of the alleged mass defection of UDP supporters to the ruling APRC as false and self-deceptive. Lawyer Darboe was speaking in an exclusive interview with this paper. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:31:55 GMT)
Lawyer highlights patient rights
A lawyer who successfully brought the status of a man detained in a mental health unit before the courts says the case has important ramifications. The case related to David Chu who was bailed by the Wellington District Court earlier this month to reside at Wellington Hospital. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:38:37 GMT)
Spahalski tested for mental illness; lawyer waits
The lawyer for accused serial killer Robert Bruce Spahalski is still waiting for test results to help him determine if he'll offer an insanity defense. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 20:40:26 GMT)
Lawyer, Wife Livid Over Breastfeeding Incident
A Deerfield Beach lawyer is on a letter-writing campaign after, he says, a restaurant employee asked his breastfeeding wife to "take it outside." (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 21:02:11 GMT)
Attorney General exposes emergency card fraud
The Texas Attorney General's Office issued a warning about a company selling cards to ensure fire and ambulance service. The cards are unnecessary. Anyone in need of those services only has to call 911. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:21:38 GMT)
Attorney General exposes emergency card fraud
The Texas Attorney General's office is warning people about an EMT Alert Card phone scam. The caller claims to be working for the city of San Antonio and its fire department. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:23:32 GMT)
Defence lawyer says double-murder case against his client is built on lies
VANCOUVER (CP) - The lawyer for a man accused of killing two people - including a woman who was trying to protect a stranger - told a jury the Crown's case is built on lies and inconsistencies. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:26:00 GMT)
Retired Baldwin County DA takes job as Gulf Shores city attorney
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Former Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone is back in public office after a brief foray into retirement. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:38:28 GMT)
Polk County Attorney Looks Into Council Members' Issue
The Polk County Attorney says he is looking into whether to remove any Des Moines city council members named in connection with the ongoing job-agency scandal. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:21:46 GMT)
Attorney general: men offer paving then inflate prices
(Montpelier, VT - AP) - Attorney General William Sorrell is warning Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell says groups of men are traveling door to door and offering to do paving work for a certain price and then charging substantially more once the work is complete. (Tue, 25 Jul 2006 23:57:35 GMT)
Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:46 GMT)
Male lawyer dresses as woman in court demo
A MALE lawyer who appeared in a New Zealand court dressed in an ankle-length skirt, lace stockings and a diamond brooch said yesterday he was protesting against a male bias in the country's justice system. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:30:00 GMT)
Polk County Attorney Looking Into Removing Brooks From Council
Des Moines, July 25, 2006 - The Polk County Attorney says he'll decide in the next month or so whether he'll try to remove a Des Moines councilman because of the CIETC salary scandal. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:14:00 GMT)
Attorney protests by wearing a dress
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, July 25 (UPI) -- A well-known New Zealand attorney is wearing women's clothing to protest alleged male-dominated corruption in the country's judicial system. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:23:15 GMT)
McLennan County commissioners ask attorney for animal policy
WACO, Texas -- McLennan County commissioners asked the county attorney on Tuesday to recommend a policy on animals in the courthouse, delaying a decision on whether Buff the cocker... (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 03:56:20 GMT)
Cora T. Walker, 84, Lawyer Who Broke Racial Ground, Dies
Cora T. Walker was a prominent New York lawyer who nearly 60 years ago became one of the first black women to practice law in the state. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:37:57 GMT)
Prominent lawyer cited in Wheeler sting
Prominent Huntsville media lawyer and Alabama State Bar former President Gary C. Huckaby was among 27 people cited on charges of public indecency and public lewdness in an undercover operation on Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge this month. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 06:21:20 GMT)
Lawyer given no arson info
James Driskell's original lawyer apparently didn't get the goods from cops and Crown attorneys about an arson committed by the man whose testimony helped put Driskell away. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 07:16:01 GMT)
Cleveland attorney cleared over gifts to state workers
Columbus -- Cleveland attorney Eugene Stevens is back to work helping his corporate clients comply with Ohio liquor laws now that he has beaten back charges that he broke state ethics rules himself. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 08:48:58 GMT)
Senate approves Oklahoma attorney for 10th Circuit judge
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The U.S. Senate confirmed Oklahoma City attorney Jerome Holmes Tuesday for a seat on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Holmes, 44, becomes the first black judge to serve on the Denver-based federal appeals court. Holmes is a director of Crowe & Dunlevy, a prominent Oklahoma law firm with offices in Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Norman.. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:02:27 GMT)
Attorney questions fairness of jury pool
Everyone is entitled to a fair trial in front of an impartial jury of their peers -- but does it matter what their peers look like? One Utah County defense attorney, Michael Esplin, says it does, and he is challenging the fairness of the state's jury system, which he believes systematically discriminates against Hispanics.. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:05:19 GMT)
Lawyer requests media ban for key witness in Brimble inquiry
ELEANOR HALL: The lawyer for one of the men implicated in the death of Brisbane woman Diane Brimble has complained about the media's coverage of the coronial inquest. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:12:40 GMT)
Marine's lawyer pushes for ticket to Iraq
The California lawyer for a Mukilteo Marine accused of murdering an Iraqi civilian insists that he and counsel for other defendants need to go to Iraq and view the death scene firsthand. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:36:13 GMT)
Attorney will investigate Henderson player's death
The Henderson County school district is turning to an outside attorney and medical personnel from Methodist Hospital to investigate the death of a 16-year-old football player who died following practice last week. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:48:24 GMT)
Attorney: Smith not competent for trial
The attorney representing a La Crosse man shot twice after police said he stabbed an officer with a screwdriver in March said Tuesday the man is not competent to stand trial.La Crosse County Circuit Court Judge Roger LeGrand ordered a competency evaluation for Joseph Smith, 23, who in April pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect to attempted first-degree (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:52:24 GMT)
Longtime prosecutor fills 1st district attorney spot
Following several years without a first assistant district attorney in his office, Washington County District Attorney John C. Pettit filled the position Tuesday by appointing Michael Lucas to the part-time position. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 10:10:07 GMT)
Olympia lawyer disbarred Attorney got 90 days in jail for sending nude photo to teen client
The state Supreme Court has disbarred an Olympia attorney who made sexual advances and sent a nude photo of himself to a 17-year-old female client. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:31:24 GMT)
Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:39:10 GMT)
McLennan County commissioners ask attorney for animal policy
WACO, Texas McLennan County commissioners have asked the county attorney to recommend a policy on animals in the courthouse. The request delays a decision... (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:44:03 GMT)
McLennan County commissioners ask attorney for animal policy
WACO, Texas McLennan County commissioners have asked the county attorney to recommend a policy on animals in the courthouse. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 12:06:27 GMT)
SC suspends Arroyo ally-lawyer De Vera
The hammer finally fell and hard on lawyer and administration ally Leonard De Vera after the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday announced his suspension from the practice of law for misusing $12,000 he received from a client. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:04:48 GMT)
PRESIDENT SHOULD QUIT FOR APPOINTING WRONG PEOPLE: FORMER LAWYER
Taipei, July 26 (CNA) A lawyer who helped President Chen Shui-bian win a lawsuit over the legality of his re-election said Wednesday that Chen should step down for having lost legitimacy as president. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:36:10 GMT)
Lawyer is a life-saver
Quick-thinking lawyer Julie Hull became a life-saver when one of her clients suddenly stopped breathing and collapsed during a meeting. Fortunately, the 32-year-old knew exactly how to help the 89-year-old woman as she was a coronary care nurse before pursuing a career in law. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 14:59:04 GMT)
Clarett Without A Lawyer Two Weeks Before Trial
Troubled former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett is without a lawyer two weeks before his trial is scheduled to start. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:53:43 GMT)
Attorney General: Meth Cases Are Declining Around State
Wisconsin's attorney general credits a new law and a coordinated law enforcement effort for the drop in meth cases in the state. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:56:03 GMT)
Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:11:24 GMT)
Former Employee of Warren County Attorney's Office Accused of Theft
A former employee of the Warren County Attorney's Office is facing theft charges. Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney Chris Cohron says Stacy Denise Ware was indicted on eleven different counts last Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:32:18 GMT)
County Attorney To Appeal Teen's Sentence
The Douglas County attorney says sentence handed down on Tuesday is too lenient. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 16:59:39 GMT)
Patrons ask for attorney general opinion
MANTADOR, N.D. — Questions that can only be answered by Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem stalled a Mantador School District meeting planning the district's dissolution. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:12:18 GMT)
US Attorney Warns of Ongoing ID Theft Scams
The US attorney is using the indictments of 24 people involved in six separate schemes that stole millions of dollars from individuals and banks to draw attention to the serious problem of identity theft. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 20:07:10 GMT)
Cuomo to air his first television ads in attorney general's race
(Albany, NY - AP) - Democrat Andrew Cuomo says he'll begin airing his first television advertisement of the attorney general's campaign. In the spot, he vows to continue the work of current Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and answers ads from Republican rival Jeanine Pirro. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:12:25 GMT)
Bennett again named borough attorney in Keansburg
KEANSBURG -- Former state Sen. John O. Bennett III was tonight named to the borough attorney's post by a divided Borough Council. Bennett, who was among at least seven candidates, was named to a one-year term. Bennett, a former Republican legislator, served as Keansburg's attorney from 1994 to 2000. He also worked for nearly 30 years as the attorney for Keansburg's school system. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:11:43 GMT)
One sentenced for taping Michael Jackson and lawyer
One of the two men who plead guilty to secretly videotaping Michael Jackson and his lawyer has been sentenced to 8 months in jail. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:30:15 GMT)
Missing Chapel Hill Attorney Charged With Embezzlement
The State Bureau of Investigation Wednesday issued a warrant charging a missing Chapel Hill attorney with embezzlement. (Wed, 26 Jul 2006 23:31:19 GMT)
Parks board to hire attorney to look into fee
HUNTINGTON — The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District hired an attorney Wednesday to research the guidelines for placing a referendum on the November general election ballot asking residents to vote for a fee. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:11:33 GMT)
County files suite against local developer, attorney
Madera County has filed a lawsuit against local developer and attorney John Jamison and eight others for alleged conspiracy, fraud and violations of California state law. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:47:17 GMT)
Calif. trial begins in lawyer's wife death
A high-profile defense attorney who rose to prominence as a television commentator during Scott Peterson's murder trial returned to the airwaves last fall to discuss another grisly killing. Only this time the victim was his wife, and the crime scene was his home. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:36:53 GMT)
Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 01:56:10 GMT)
Knoxville defense attorney talks about insanity defense
A Knoxville defense attorney believes Andrea Yates will spend the rest of her life in a mental institution. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:41:27 GMT)
Attorney general christens city veterans museum
By CHARLES W. KIM Register Citizen Staff TORRINGTON - State Attorney General and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Richard Blumenthal officially opened the Honor Veterans' Museum inside the new Veterans Service Office in Fuessenich Park on Wednesday evening. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 03:36:44 GMT)
Lawyer Is Upping the Ante in Claims of Idea Theft in Hollywood
"I'll fight to the death for writers," says John A. Marder, the latest in a long line of gadfly attorneys who contend that it’s their job to keep the studios honest. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:08:12 GMT)
Attorney: Confidentiality violated
Rick Thompson's attorney said Phillipsburg School Board members violated his client's right to confidentiality when they publicly spoke about the investigation into the former high school wrestling coach. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:09:53 GMT)
City to ask Attorney General about camping, ATV ban
ðPressure from citizens and questions about what City Attorney Rob Robinson actually asked the State Attorney General for, moves the commissioners to ask for an AGO opinion on regulating recreational activities on private property. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:23:06 GMT)
Missing lawyer's wife asks ASEAN for help
The wife of a missing Thai lawyer has appealed to the Southeast Asian regional body to pressure Bangkok to investigate human rights violations. Somchai Neelaphaichit went missing in March 2004 shortly after mobilizing a protest against the implementation of martial law in southern Thailand. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 04:27:49 GMT)
Local attorney suspended
YOUNGSTOWN — An attorney who had been found in contempt of court by three different area judges has been suspended from practicing law for a year. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:18:18 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. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:52:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Client innocent in slaying
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - The Pasadena firefighter accused of fatally stabbing his wife last week will be proved not guilty during a trial, his lawyer said Wednesday, adding that he believes the account of the slaying given by authorities is inaccurate. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:04:24 GMT)
Attorney says Chisley being held illegally
BELLEFONTE -- The attorney representing former Penn State football player Lavon Chisley is trying to force Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira to show his hand -- essentially to determine if he will charge her client in the slaying of a Penn State senior. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:08:52 GMT)
Firefighter Burton lawyer decries slaying claims
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - A Pasadena firefighter accused of fatally stabbing his wife last week will be proven not guilty during a trial, his lawyer said Wednesday, adding that he believes the account of the slaying given by authorities is inaccurate. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:13:07 GMT)
UA professor held in Israel sees lawyer
A University of Akron professor detained July 8 in Israel on allegations of spying saw his lawyer for the first time Wednesday when a gag order was lifted. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:31:22 GMT)
U.S. attorney seeks sentence reduction
SAN DIEGO ---- The U.S. attorney's office is asking a federal judge to reduce the sentence that the former chief executive officer of a now-defunct Carlsbad mortgage lending company received for his role in a scam that bilked investors out of about 330 million. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:13:48 GMT)
'Likeable idiot' drives lawyer around bend
Britain's most convicted driver has been described by his lawyer as a "likeable idiot" after he was sent to prison for five months for flouting his 48th driving ban. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:13:52 GMT)
Attorney to research possible park fee
HUNTINGTON -- The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District hired an attorney Wednesday to research the guidelines for placing a referendum on the November general election ballot asking residents to vote for a fee. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:14:21 GMT)
Keansburg council appoints Bennett as its attorney
The Borough Council on Wednesday appointed John O. Bennett III as its attorney, despite one councilman's concern the post would distract the former Republican state senator from his role as attorney for the borough's school system. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:26:19 GMT)
Public defender adds felony lawyer
Long-time Cincinnati lawyer Tim Cutcher joined the Hamilton County Public Defender's Office last week as the office's first felony attorney. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:25:27 GMT)
Fletcher lawyer's filing supports Lambert's opinion on indictment
A lawyer for the governor's office has endorsed Kentucky Chief Justice Joseph Lambert's comment last month about whether a governor could be indicted without being impeached. "As a matter of constitutional law, the Opinion of the Court was correct," a lawyer for Fletcher wrote in a filing yesterday with the high court. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:51:39 GMT)
Missing Thai lawyer's wife asks ASEAN for help
The wife of a missing Thai lawyer has appealed to the Southeast Asian regional body to pressure Bangkok to investigate human rights violations. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:18:18 GMT)
I was insane, defendant/lawyer says
It has been said that a man who has himself for a lawyer has a fool for a client. But is he a crazy fool? Jon W. Kuiken is testing the proposition this week, representing himself in his attempted murder trial. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:26:37 GMT)
CAMPAIGN 2006 / State Attorney General / GOP candidate uses Oakland's crime rate as fodder
Once again a rival attorney general candidate is blaming Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown for the city spiraling homicide rate -- and offering to help local officials fight crime. This time it's Republican state Sen. Chuck Poochigian, who traveled to Oakland... (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:35:53 GMT)
Lawyer has foot in both courts in city link bid
A LAWYER has been appointed to spearhead joint promotional initiatives between Edinburgh and Glasgow. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:46:45 GMT)
Attorney says Charges Against Senate Candidate are False
TOWSON, Md. (AP) - Longshot Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate David Dickerson is letting his attorney do the talking about sex assault allegations lodged against him by his wife. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 11:10:17 GMT)
Attorney general warns about pavers who overcharge customers
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Attorney General William Sorrell on Tuesday warned Vermonters about a paving scam. Sorrell said groups of men have approached houses and offered to pave driveways for a certain price and then substantially overcharged the customer once the work was complete. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:11:30 GMT)
ExpoAfrica Victims at Lawyer's Throat, As...
Accra, July 27 (Chronicle) --Whilst Kwame Owusu Afriyie(pictured), Chairman of Expo Africa, is cooling off the heat in far away London, his lawyer, young and affable Kwame Akuffo of Akufo Addo, Prempeh & Co. Chambers in Accra, is battling to clean the mess created by his client. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:16:20 GMT)
Town attorney calls resolutions illegal
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The council’s battle over the township attorney position continued at its Monday meeting — with accusations of impropriety being leveled in both directions. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:04:39 GMT)
Attorney general: Bluffton police can't patrol U.S. 278
Bluffton police do not have the authority to patrol U.S. 278, an opinion from the attorney general's office says. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:05:11 GMT)
Sting nets local attorney, principal
A prominent Huntsville attorney and a school principal were among more than two dozen people accused of public indecency and lewdness during last weekend's undercover sting at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:35:32 GMT)
Attorney general: Bluffton police can not patrol US 278
The attorney general's office says Bluffton police officers do not have the authority to patrol US 278. Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner requested the opinion after he received a citizen complaint about Bluffton police patrolling US 278 between state Highway 46 and state Highway 70. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:07:54 GMT)
EU defends lawyer in Iranian nuclear spying case
The European Union called on Iran on Thursday to stop punishing human rights activists, including a lawyer accused of spying on Tehran's controversial nuclear programme. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 14:54:43 GMT)
Attorney for MSU official says sex was consensual
STARKVILLE, Miss. The attorney for a Mississippi State University official accused of sexually assaulting a 21-year-old student says sex between the two was consensual. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 15:17:55 GMT)
Ghana: Expo Victims At Lawyer's Throat
Whilst Kwame Owusu Afriyie, Chairman of Expo Africa, is cooling off the heat in far away London, his lawyer, young and affable Kwame Akuffo of Akufo Addo, Prempeh & Co. Chambers in Accra, is battling to clean the mess created by his client. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:20:59 GMT)
Attorney: DNA results may change rape trial outcome
By Brooke Vermillion Reporter After preliminary DNA-testing results in the case of a man charged in March with rape, arson, and attempted murder came back from the State Crime Lab in Little Rock late last week, the man's attorney is now trying to get his client out of the Pope County jail. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:58:27 GMT)
Lawyer says Ban will end Fallon career
Kieren Fallon's career will be ended if a ban on him riding in Britain is upheld, a lawyer for the six-times champion jockey told the High Court on Thursday. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 17:08:51 GMT)
Kroeger lawyer says client should be treated like anyone else
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. (CP) - The lawyer for Nickelback singer Chad Kroeger says his client should be treated like anyone else charged with a crime - innocent until proven guilty. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:07:00 GMT)
SBI Obtains Warrant For Missing Lawyer
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The Chapel Hill lawyer missing for more than two weeks is now a wanted man. John McCormick is accused in a warrant of embezzling $800,000 from a client. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:38:59 GMT)
Opening statements begin in killing of prominent lawyer's wife
MARTINEZ, Calif. - A prosecutor described the gruesome injuries inflicted on the wife of prominent defense lawyer Daniel Horowitz as opening statements began Thursday in the trial of the teenager accused of killing her. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:53:17 GMT)
Missing lawyer charged with embezzling $800,000
RALEIGH (AP) — A Chapel Hill lawyer who has been missing for more than two weeks is now wanted on a warrant that charges him with embezzling $800,000 from a client. (Credit: "") (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:33:00 GMT)
Colorado Lawyer Sues FBI, State Officials Over Terror Watch List
SANTA FE, N.M. -- An activist lawyer who contends he has been illegally detained in three states because he is on an FBI terrorist watch list has sued federal and state officials. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:46:25 GMT)
Colorado lawyer sues FBI, state officials
SANTA FE An activist lawyer has sued federal and state officials, contending he's been illegally detained in three states because he's on an F-B-I terrorist watch... (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:14:18 GMT)
Lawrenceburg attorney Patrick files for family court judge
Lawrenceburg attorney William Patrick announced he would run for family court judge in the November general election. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:46:48 GMT)
Trial starts for death of prominent lawyer's wife
MARTINEZ, Calif. - A prosecutor described the gruesome injuries inflicted on the wife of prominent defense lawyer Daniel Horowitz as opening statements began Thursday in the trial of the teenager accused of killing her. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 21:00:32 GMT)
Colorado lawyer sues FBI, state officials
SANTA FE (AP) - An activist lawyer has sued federal and state officials, contending he’s been illegally detained in three states because he’s on an FBI terrorist watch list. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:32:47 GMT)
Appeals Attorney Responds To Missing Women Photos
The attorney for convicted murderer Bill Bradford says the photos of 54 women that were taken from Bradford's home does (do) not prove anything criminal about her client. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 22:47:51 GMT)
SBI gets embezzlement warrant for missing lawyer
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- A Chapel Hill lawyer who has been missing for more than two weeks is now wanted on a warrant that charges him with embezzling $800,000 from a client. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:07:23 GMT)
Attorney Reprimanded For Refusing To Represent Gay Client
(London) A lawyer who refused represent a client because the man is gay has been reprimanded by the body that governs attorney conduct in Britain. The case involved a man, identified only a 'Mr J.' who was under a deportation order who wanted to use the fact he is gay to gain refugee asylum. (Thu, 27 Jul 2006 23:11:09 GMT)
Lawyer's new role gives cities joint billing
THE lawyer who has been appointed the first director of a major Scottish project has pledged to promote Edinburgh and Glasgow as joint centres of tourism and culture. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:27:03 GMT)
Column: Lawyer up, Floyd Landis
What looked inspiring, even heroic, a week ago now looks suspiciously like just another example of better living through chemistry. Floyd Landis says not in this case. The evidence so far says he'd better have a good lawyer. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 01:57:52 GMT)
U.S. attorney seeks sentence reduction
SAN DIEGO ---- The U.S. attorney's office is asking a federal judge to reduce the sentence that the former chief executive officer of a now-defunct Carlsbad mortgage lending company received for his role in a scam that bilked investors out of about 330 million. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 02:13:35 GMT)
Attorney to appeal bail in deaths of Tongan royals
Calling his client's $3 million bail unconstitutional, the attorney for the Redwood City teenager charged with killing two members of the Tongan royal family and their driver said Thursday that he would file an appeal to lower the amount. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:13:05 GMT)
Powerful US attorney lectures at Northwestern Law School
One of the most powerful prosecutors in America shared some inside secrets Monday during a rare speech at a Northwestern Law School conference. In this Intelligence Report: "Federal prosecuting 101" with Chicago US Attorney Pat Fitzgerald. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:16:26 GMT)
Calif. attorney's wife slain trial begins
A prosecutor described the gruesome injuries inflicted on the wife of prominent defense lawyer as opening statements began Thursday in the trial of the teenager accused of killing her. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 03:40:52 GMT)
Second attorney quits Rep. Doyle assault case
A Manchester attorney who had represented Windham state Rep. Christopher Doyle against charges he assaulted an election official, quit earlier this month. He is the second lawyer to quit the case. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:07:00 GMT)
N.Y. Rules Target Lawyer Abuses During Depositions
The New York court system has issued new rules to curb lawyer abuses in the handling of depositions. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:09:36 GMT)
Lawyer backs down from ACT fires blame
A lawyer assisting a coronial inquiry into the 2003 ACT fires has backed away from claims that NSW authorities were partly to blame for the devastating blaze. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:14:10 GMT)
Attorney general candidate campaigns in Longview
David Van Os, the Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general, was about a half hour late Thursday afternoon for his "whistle stop" in Longview. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:21:37 GMT)
Lawyer backs down from ACT fires blame
A lawyer assisting a coronial inquiry into the 2003 Canberra bushfires has backed away from claims that NSW authorities were partly to blame for the devastating blaze. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 04:38:35 GMT)
Bloomfield Democrats vote Pirone out after 22 years as town attorney
It was becoming the tale of two town attorneys. Weeks after the Bloomfield township council voted 4-3 against renewing sitting attorney Vincent Pirone's contract, two council factions continued to argue over whether or not he should be allowed to remain in his position on an interim basis. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:55:53 GMT)
N.Y. Rules Target Lawyer Abuses During Depositions
The New York court system has issued new rules to curb lawyer abuses in the handling of depositions. The standards seek to bar attorneys from coaching witnesses by making "speaking objections" in which they suggest an answer to an adversary's question. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 06:57:50 GMT)
Union, mayor back Green for attorney general
Mark Green, one of several Democrats running to be New York's next attorney general, picked up some endorsements Thursday during a stop in Elmira. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:29:36 GMT)
CSB keeps lawyer, muddies water
The Summit County Children Services Board has voted to extend the duties of a controversial Cleveland labor lawyer, but at least two members question how the vote was handled. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 07:30:06 GMT)
Lawyer: NOPEC director vote illegal
The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council's lawyer ruled Thursday that the vote to hire former State Sen. Leigh Herington as executive director violated Ohio's open-meetings law. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:48:39 GMT)
Attorney general's lunch with former Getty CEO questioned
Barry Munitz, then chief executive of the J. Paul Getty Trust, had a private lunch with his friend, California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, as the state probed Munitz for allegedly mismanaging trust money, the Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 08:56:54 GMT)
Arroyo lawyer: ‘We are not taking impeachment seriously’
DESPITE the barrage of impeachment complaints filed by the opposition against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, her lawyer is unfazed, disclosing that they have neither formed a legal team nor studied the new charges against her at the House of Representatives. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:06:06 GMT)
2 attorney general candidates debate Schiavo case
'Skip' Campbell and Bill McCollum differ on Jeb Bush's role, with a slight shift by McCollum. The leading Democratic contender to be the state's next attorney general accused Republican Bill McCollum of changing his position on the polarizing Terri Schiavo case after a debate in Orlando on Thursday. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:06:47 GMT)
Polk County Attorney Looking Into Removing Brooks From Council
Des Moines, July 25, 2006 - The Polk County Attorney says he'll decide in the next month or so whether he'll try to remove a Des Moines councilman because of the CIETC salary scandal. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:18:11 GMT)
Attorney to appeal bail in crash deaths
Calling his client's $3 million bail unconstitutional, the attorney for the Redwood City teenager charged with killing two members of the Tongan royal family and their driver said Thursday that he would file an appeal to lower the amount. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:18:20 GMT)
Police officer-turned-lawyer goes to bat in Bonds' defense
Barry Bonds' lawyer, who has accused the federal government of illegally leaking confidential grand jury information about the San Francisco Giants slugger, is a former cop who built a well-known Pleasant Hill law practice largely on defending police officers accused of brutality and other wrongdoing. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:24:54 GMT)
THE NEWS IN BRIEF: Judge Rejects Request from Matthew Thomas’ Lawyer To Place a Gag Order on Middlesex District Attorney
The judge in the assault case of suspended football captain Matthew C. Thomas ’06–’07 has rejected a request from Thomas’ lawyer to place a gag order on the Middlesex District Attorneys Office, according to DA spokeswoman Melissa Sherman. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:28:56 GMT)
Hayward city attorney asks jurors to reject harassment suit
HAYWARD — The attorney representing the city of Hayward in a sexual harassment lawsuit urged jurors Thursday to reject the civil action, saying the woman failed to provide evidence to support (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:36:32 GMT)
Attorney: Charges To Be Filed Against Sheriff
The attorney for the Dallas County sheriff tells NewsChannel 8 that charges will be filed against the sheriff Friday and that he will be arrested. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:51:56 GMT)
Records: AG took $5,000 from wife of attorney looking for work
MADISON (AP) -- Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager accepted $5,000 from the wife of a Pennsylvania attorney after her office referred his firm to the state Investment Board for class-action contract work, records show. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 11:13:50 GMT)
Garrabrant, Gifford vie to be Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney
Regardless of who wins the Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney seat being vacated by Laura Kriebs, the county will have an attorney with years of experience in both private practice and prosecution. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:24:41 GMT)
Chuwit, Thai Rak Thai lawyer summoned by Criminal Court
The Criminal Court Friday issued an order for former Chat Thai MP Chuwit Kamolvisit and a lawyer of Thai Rak Thai Party to be questioned regarding to their actions deemed as contempt of court. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:32:08 GMT)
Tax-evading lawyer gets prison in 4th sentencing
A suspended lawyer was sentenced Thursday to a year in prison for cheating on his taxes, the fourth time he was sentenced for the same conviction. U.S. Chief District Judge Richard J. Arcara sentenced Timothy J. Toohey to a prison term despite a tearful petition from his attorney. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:56:00 GMT)
IDOT defies attorney general over lawsuit records
SPRINGFIELD - A dispute between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the state attorney general over who will represent the state in a lawsuit ended up in federal court this week. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:48:51 GMT)
Fairfax's Restatement Unrelated to Suit, Lawyer Says (Update1)
July 28 (Bloomberg) -- Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.'s decision to restate earnings yesterday isn't linked to a stock- manipulation lawsuit the company filed against several hedge funds this week, a lawyer for the Canadian insurer said. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 13:58:30 GMT)
Profiled: Andrea Yates' attorney
As Andrea Yates' lead defense attorney works to get her moved from prison to a mental hospital -- works feverishly, the Houston Chronicle says -- who is this lawyer? The Chronicle files a profile of George Parnham today. A 65-year-old... (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:08:48 GMT)
Phillips' Lawyer Deems Deal Unfair
Fugitive Ralph "Bucky" Phillips' lawyer believes his client got a "raw deal”. Phillips was working at a machine shop in North Tonawanda and was living in a Buffalo half way house after he was freed on parole in January. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 14:54:28 GMT)
Lawyer to bring cities together
A senior corporate lawyer is tasked with bringing Glasgow and Edinburgh closer together. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:00:19 GMT)
Attorney to appeal bail in crash deaths of Tongan royals
Calling his client's $3 million bail unconstitutional, the attorney for the Redwood City teenager charged with killing two members of the Tongan royal family and their driver said Thursday that he would file an appeal to lower the amount. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:10:25 GMT)
Attorney Calls Bail In Tongan Crash Case Unconstitutional
The attorney for the woman who allegedly played a role in the crash that killed two members of the Tongan Royal family says an appeal is on its way. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:13:39 GMT)
Rodriguezs attorney challenges blood test procedure
FARGO, N.D. - Seeking to suppress potentially critical DNA evidence in the trial of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., Rodriguez's attorney Friday challenged procedures used by the Minnesota crime lab to test microscopic blood samples collected in the investigation of the 2003 kidnapping and killing of Dru Sjodin. The defense contends that by consuming entire samples in its tests, the Bureau of Criminal (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 18:31:39 GMT)
Waterloo attorney's law license suspended by Supreme Court panel
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a Waterloo attorney. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:59:40 GMT)
Wife of missing lawyer draws Asean's attention to case
Kuala Lumpur _ The wife of missing Muslim lawyer Somchai Neelaphaijit yesterday drew Asean's attention to the case, but Foreign Minister Kantathi Suphamongkhon said the regional grouping had no role to play in solving it. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:10:39 GMT)
Arkansas Attorney General Warns of Medicare Scam
Little Rock (AP) - Arkansas' attorney general's office says scam artists are targeting veterans and senior citizens in two separate schemes. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:20:31 GMT)
Attorney charged after domestic disturbance
A prominent Austin attorney faces multiple charges after a shooting Thursday night in West Austin. Police say Daniel Wannamaker, 47, accidentally discharged his gun just before 9 p.m. during a domestic disturbance outside a home on Windsor Road in Tarrytown. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:27:42 GMT)
Attorney General rules officer justified in fatal shooting
Attorney General Kelly Ayotte said Friday a state trooper was justified in fatally shooting a Hollis man who attacked him. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:34:19 GMT)
Attorney says convicted ex-priest beaten in Lancaster prison cell
LOS ANGELES An attorney for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles says a former Roman Catholic priest sentenced to state prison for molesting a young boy was recently beaten up by another inmate. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 21:36:37 GMT)
Austin defense attorney arrested
Criminal defense attorney Daniel Wannamaker is charged with resisting arrest, interfering with the duties of a police officer and public intoxication after an accidental shooting. (Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:22:30 GMT)
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