Attorney News Sep 2006
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Marijuana advocates file complaint with Nevada attorney general
Advocates of a ballot measure legalizing marijuana say Clark County commissioners have broken the law by speaking out against the measure. The Committee to Regulate and Control Marijuana filed a complaint with Nevada Attorney General George Chanos today. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:53:09 GMT)
Lawyer argues for new trial for former Connecticut NAACP head
A lawyer for former Connecticut NAACP leader Ben Andrews asked a federal appeals court Wednesday for a new trial, saying Andrews was unfairly convicted of bribery and other charges after a trial judge violated his rights. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:26:54 GMT)
A lawyer changes teams
Lawyers. Love 'em, hate 'em. They are the defenders of the innocent and the prosecutors of the guilty, and they are also the prosecutors of the innocent and the defenders of the guilty, and television has looked at them from every angle: hero, villain, antihero, figure of fun, sexy thing. Dedicated D.A.s, plucky public defenders. And every lawyer show implies a deeper worldview, as well, (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:04:01 GMT)
Attorney: Pa. lawmaker knew gun missing
A Pennsylvania legislator knew his gun was missing the night before a teenage neighbor was found shot to death next to it, but he and his family did not think to call police to report it missing, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:22:47 GMT)
Controversial gun maker's operation shut down by attorney general
SAN FRANCISCO -- The state attorney general's office has ordered Jimenez Arms, the maker of inexpensive semiautomatic handguns, to stop making guns after several models repeatedly failed safety tests. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:40:46 GMT)
5 arrests made in 1979 rape and strangling of Michigan college student, attorney general says
HOLLAND, Mich., 6:22 p.m. Sept. 20 (AP): Twenty-seven years after a hotel desk clerk's body was found in a wooded area, authorities have arrested five people, including the victim's former roommate and boss, the attorney general said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:02:32 GMT)
Colleagues remember attorney Mike Mullikin
Friends and colleagues of Jackson attorney Mike Mullikin remembered him Wednesday as a keen lawyer who enjoyed his family, the outdoors, a good legal debate and pizza. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:14:37 GMT)
Attorney for Regola says lawmaker knew his gun was missing
PITTSBURGH - An attorney for state Sen. Robert Regola says his client knew his gun was missing the day before a teenage neighbor was found shot to death next to it. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:11:54 GMT)
Doyle lawyer lobbied 3 on Elections Board
Madison - A lawyer for Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle's campaign repeatedly lobbied three Democratic members of the State Elections Board before they voted with the majority to order Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green to divest $467,844 in donation... (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:16:32 GMT)
Attorney General hosts cyber-space seminar
KVUE/ Texas Attorney General's office Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Parents around the state are being warned about the danger of cyber predators. One out of every seven children is sexually solicited on-line in Texas every year. Wednesday night the Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott held a seminar for parents to spread awareness and promote education. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:35:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Yemeni unaware of knife
ROMULUS -- A Yemeni immigrant caught with a knife hidden in a book at Detroit Metro Airport had no idea he had the weapon, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:05:45 GMT)
New Solomons attorney-general appointed
A controversial Australian lawyer has been appointed as the new Solomon Islands Attorney-General in a move bound to further strain relations between the island nation and Australia. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:26:08 GMT)
They won't give me Brooke's will, attorney says
The lawyers who supervised suspicious last-minute changes to philanthropist Brooke Astor's will won't hand it over for handwriting analysis, the heiress' court-appointed attorney charged yesterday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:28:22 GMT)
Libel suit against lawyer allowed to proceed
A convicted murderer can sue his former defense lawyer for libel for discussing the defendant's personal history at a legal seminar and writing about it in a book before the case went to trial, a judge has ruled. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:06:37 GMT)
Arroyo libel suits ‘studied, more potent’ -- lawyer
A NOTED human rights lawyer said on Thursday that lawyers of First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo had “apparently studied” libel laws well to make the cases he has filed against several journalists “more potent.” (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:07:52 GMT)
BBC scoops Paramount lawyer for senior legal role
BBC Worldwide has hired Paramount Comedy’s lawyer, Andrew Baxter, as head of commercial policy. He will be in charge of regulatory, compliance and brand protection matters, as well as taking the lead on developing new commercial policies. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:52:00 GMT)
State attorney general orders gunmaker to halt production
The state attorney general's office has ordered Jimenez Arms, the maker of inexpensive semiautomatic handguns, to stop making guns after several models repeatedly failed safety tests. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:26:02 GMT)
James Woods steals the show as arrogant lawyer in 'Shark'
A good trial lawyer is a lot like a good debater. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:36:20 GMT)
Under-fire Sonsini instructs Bush lawyer for HP hearing
Silicon Valley’s legendary technology lawyer Larry Sonsini, name partner of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, has hired one of the country’s leading white collar crime lawyers as he comes under fire for his role in the Hewlett Packard (HP) leaks scandal... (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:07:00 GMT)
California attorney general sues carmakers
California's attorney general on Wednesday sued the six largest U.S. and Japanese automakers, including GM, Ford and Toyota, for damages related to greenhouse gas emissions. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:16:46 GMT)
Service-safety director will not be charged in cell phone probe, says attorney general
BUCYRUS -- There is insufficient evidence to pursue charges against the city's service-safety director and mayor in an investigation centering around a cell phone, the Ohio Attorney General has decided. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:23:37 GMT)
Attorney General backs phone-tap evidence
Britain has moved a step closer to allowing phone-tap evidence in court after the Attorney General said it would be a "key tool" in the fight against terrorism. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 11:58:05 GMT)
State attorney general files suit against automakers
California Attorney General Bill Lockyer sued the six biggest U.S. and Japanese automakers Wednesday, claiming their cars' greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming that harms the state. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:16:08 GMT)
Attorney calls comments ‘misleading’
An El Paso attorney who represented Odessan Scott Stanford in a recent lawsuit against the City of Odessa claims City Manager Richard Morton and City Attorney Larry Long made “misleading” comments about the settlement. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:27:53 GMT)
Lawyer Ron Tops Eight-Horse Super Derby Field
Lawyer Ron, whose only defeat in his last eight starts came in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), was installed the 8-5 morning line favorite when eight 3-year-olds were entered for Saturday's $500,000 Super Derby (gr. II) at Louisiana Downs. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:29:43 GMT)
Cuomo Wins Primary for NY Attorney General
Former federal Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo won the Democratic primary for attorney general. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:36:56 GMT)
Killer dad suing his ex-lawyer: Says his original counsel violated attorney-client privilege
First, Daniel Holland was convicted of murdering his estranged wife. Now, the former Quincy resident is seeking civil damages from the Boston attorney he paid $50,000 to defend him. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:09:32 GMT)
NEW: Controversial gun maker's operation shut down by attorney general
SAN FRANCISCO - The state attorney general's office has ordered Jimenez Arms, the maker of inexpensive semiautomatic handguns, to stop making guns after several models repeatedly failed safety tests. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:50:18 GMT)
Records Show Doyle Lawyer Lobbied Board Members Before Vote
Records show a lawyer for Gov. Jim Doyle lobbied three Democratic members of the state Election Board before they voted to sanction his gubernatorial campaign opponent, Mark Green. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:57:18 GMT)
Attorney says Regola knew gun was missing on night of shooting
PITTSBURGH - State Sen. Robert Regola knew his gun was missing the night before a teenage neighbor was found shot to death next to it, but the lawmaker and his family never thought to call police to report it missing, the senator's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:11:54 GMT)
Three Indonesian Christians executed over Muslim killings: lawyer
PALU (AFP) - Three Indonesian Christians who were on death row for inciting violence against Muslims in 2000 have been executed by firing squad, their lawyer told AFP. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:40:00 GMT)
Three Indonesian Christians executed over Muslim killings: lawyer
Roy Rening (C), lawyer of the three Christians executed for inciting violence against Muslims six years ago, talks to journalists outside the central jail in Palu, Central Sulawesi. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:02:57 GMT)
Rwanda: ICTR Accepts the Resignation of a Lawyer Accused of Genocide
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has accepted the resignation of Callixte Gakwaya, a Rwandan lawyer accused of having participated in the 1994 genocide, the new spokesman of the ICTR, Mr Everard O'Donnell announced on Monday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:06:29 GMT)
State Attorney General Files Suit Against Automakers
By Josh Richman, STAFF WRITER California Attorney General Bill Lockyer sued the six biggest U.S. and Japanese automakers Wednesday, claiming their cars' greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming that harms the state. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:10:40 GMT)
Three Indonesian Christians executed over Muslim killings: lawyer
Three Indonesian Christians who were on death row for inciting violence against Muslims in 2000 have been executed, their lawyer said, as security forces braced for potential religious unrest. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:18:09 GMT)
Candidate eyes ‘best’ lawyers; Attorney general hopeful proposes improving hires
DOVER — With state primaries in the rearview mirror, candidates have started gearing up for the final six-plus weeks before Election Day, and the marquee race for an open attorney general’s seat is no exception. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:24:59 GMT)
Judge slams attorney general over leak of plea deal
"Despicable" and "devoid of any consideration for the victims." That's how a Rhode Island judge describes the state attorney general's office, after word of a plea deal leaked out in a tragic nightclub fire. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:35:19 GMT)
French trawler possibly pulled down by Dutch sub: lawyer
New evidence suggests a French trawler that sank with its five-man crew off the English coast in 2004 may have been pulled down by a Dutch submarine, a lawyer for the sailors' families said. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:48:05 GMT)
Judge slams attorney general over leak of plea deal
WARWICK, R.I. "Despicable" and "devoid of any consideration for the victims." That's how a Rhode Island judge describes the state attorney general's office, after... (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 19:48:26 GMT)
Chanthakoummane gets new attorney
A Bonham attorney who has represented several defendants in capital murder cases, including one of the three people accused in the Truett Street homicides, has been assigned to represent Kosoul Chanthakoummane for the capital murder of Sarah Anne Walker. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:35:33 GMT)
Lynch says he opposes pleas; lawyer says prosecutor proposed deal
Attorney General Patrick Lynch on Thursday maintained he opposes a plea deal in which nightclub owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian will avoid pleading guilty to charges in a 2003 fire that killed 100 people, though their lawyer says his office proposed the terms. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:35:54 GMT)
Aspiring lawyer can't get extra help for bar exam because of ADD
A man with attention deficit disorder who failed the state bar exam three times should not be given accommodations beyond those already offered in his attempt to become a lawyer, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:14:37 GMT)
Lawyer Ron the one to beat in Super Derby
Lawyer Ron is back on track, and ready to take on a formidable field in Saturday's $500,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 21:29:59 GMT)
Apply Online for GS-15 Attorney-Advisor Position in the Office of the Copyright Royalty Judges
The Copyright Royalty Board has asked the Copyright Office to advise subscribers to NewsNet that a job opening for a GS-15 attorney-advisor exists in the office of the Copyright Royalty Judges in the Library of Congress. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:33:59 GMT)
Lynch says he opposes pleas; lawyer says prosecutor proposed deal
Attorney General Patrick Lynch on Thursday maintained he opposes a plea deal in which nightclub owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian will avoid pleading guilty to charges in a 2003 fire that killed 100 people, though their lawyer says his office proposed the terms. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 22:38:03 GMT)
Lawyer Who Advocated For Anti-Gay Groups Appointed To The Ontario Court
(Ottawa) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has appointed a lawyer who represented two anti-gay groups in the legal battle against same-sex marriage to the Ontario Superior Court bench for the Toronto region. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:12:11 GMT)
Lawyer says Taylor campaign in debt
Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor's Democratic primary victory left his campaign in debt, forcing him to raise money to pay off old bills while also trying to unseat a well-funded Gov. Sonny Perdue. The news from Taylor's campaign lawyer — and confirmed later by his campaign spokesman — came out Thursday a few hours before a new poll showing that Taylor heads into the final 6 1/2 weeks of the campaign 20 (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:23:36 GMT)
Afghan attorney general vows to fight corruption relentlessly
Afghan Attorney General Abdul Jabbar Sabit on Thursday vowed to combat corruption in the government. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:24:03 GMT)
Former Valley Attorney Rejects Plea Deal
A well known former local attorney has rejected a plea offer involving felony charges against him. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:38:45 GMT)
DPP backs attorney's call to admit phone-tap evidence in court
The director of public prosecutions, Ken Macdonald, yesterday backed a call by the attorney general for the removal of the ban on using phone-tap evidence in court. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 02:03:08 GMT)
Man Indicted in Attorney's Shooting Death
A Claiborne County grand jury has indicted the man accused of shooting a Port Gibson attorney and injuring a county employee. Carl Brandon is charged with murder, shooting into an occupied dwelling, and aggravated assault. He has been in the county jail since March. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 02:21:09 GMT)
Former Foster Mom's Attorney: 'She Just Wants To Be Heard'
Liz Carroll's defense attorney said many people have already convicted the former foster mother in the death of Marcus Fiesel without knowing all of the facts in the case. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:07:59 GMT)
Rhode Island: Judge Chastises Attorney General Over Leak
A Superior Court judge chastised the state?s attorney general, saying his office had leaked to the press a letter telling relatives of 100 people killed in a nightclub fire that the club owners would plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter charges and that one would not face jail time. The judge, Francis J. Darigan Jr., said the leak was ?unethical? and ?reprehensible.? Judge Darigan said (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:28:50 GMT)
Potential payday for Sask. lawyer from residential school deal irks some
Saskatchewan's best-known lawyer, Tony Merchant, is a wealthy man and he's about to become even wealthier. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 03:50:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-worker source of complaint
DANVILLE - The lawyer for a Dry Fork couple facing assault and battery charges relating to children who attended their Franklin Turnpike day care says a disgruntled employee was the source of complaints that fueled the investigation. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:09:01 GMT)
Brosnahan: Don't Blame HP Chair, She's Not a Lawyer
Don't blame Hewlett-Packard Chairman Patricia Dunn, her new lawyer said Wednesday, for the convulsions the company's board have suffered in the wake of its troubled investigation of boardroom leaks. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:09:02 GMT)
Westborough hires attorney
WESTBOROUGH -- Selectmen chose a lawyer from Boston to be the new town attorney. Gregory B. Franks, the only finalist announced by a search committee that examined 24 resumes for the new position, was selected by a 4-0 vote. Selectman Leigh Emery was absent. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:11:02 GMT)
Attorney seeking medical information
The attorney for murder suspect John C. Epting Sr. is seeking medical information pertaining to victim Michelle D. Masters-Bernt. Attorney Robert Lindemeier filed the motion Wednesday. Epting is scheduled to go on trial Oct. 17 for second-degree murder in connection with the death of Masters-Bernt. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 04:29:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Fieger owes $350K
Southfield lawyer Geoffrey Fieger, who has made tens of millions of dollars in legal fees, does not pay his own legal bills, a lawyer has alleged in federal appeals court. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:08:18 GMT)
Madison County appoints attorney
VIRGINIA CITY — Madison County commissioners appointed a former prosecutor and assistant state attorney general as the new county attorney. Commissioners unanimously voted to make Chris Christensen the new county attorney. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:10:19 GMT)
LaMoure chooses new county attorney
LAMOURE (AP) - LaMoure County commissioners have appointed a new attorney, after questions about whether the man named to the job earlier had lived in the county long enough. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:22:44 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. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:38:06 GMT)
Brosnahan: Don't Blame HP Chair, She's Not a Lawyer
Don't blame Hewlett-Packard's chairwoman, Patricia Dunn, her lawyer said Wednesday, for the convulsions the company's board has suffered in the wake of its troubled investigation of boardroom leaks. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 06:55:17 GMT)
Judge in Rhode Island nightclub fire case rips attorney general over plea leak
Judge blasts AG (AP) -- The judge overseeing the criminal case in a deadly nightclub fire issued a stinging rebuke of Attorney General Patrick Lynch's office Thursday, saying it leaked word of plea agreements for the club's owners before victims' relatives learned of the deals. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:08:37 GMT)
Thai coup leaders want lawyer as prime minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand needs a lawyer as interim prime minister to steer political reform following a military coup, Air Chief Marshal Chalit Phukpasuka said on Friday. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 07:52:43 GMT)
Schuylkill district attorney wants third assistant
Larger workload cited. Full-time job would focus on drug cases. Laboring this year under double the number of criminal trials than last year, Schuylkill County District Attorney James P. Goodman has asked county commissioners for a third full-time assistant, one who would focus on prosecuting drug dealers. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 08:19:08 GMT)
Thai coup leaders want lawyer as prime minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's military coup leaders are close to naming a civilian prime minister and he is likely to be a lawyer able to steer political reform, not the expected economist, air force chief Chalit Phukpasuka said on Friday. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 09:37:34 GMT)
County attorney sets retirement
Jeff Holliman, Forrest County supervisors' attorney of 15 years, announced his retirement during a supervisors meeting Thursday. He will retire effective Dec. 31. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:40:37 GMT)
R.I. attorney general says he opposed deal, sentences in nightclub fire case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - After 100 people were killed in a nightclub fire three years ago, Attorney General Patrick Lynch promised to prosecute the two brothers who own the club to the fullest extent of the... (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:56:11 GMT)
Lawyer says Fieger owes him $350,000
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- An attorney representing prominent Michigan lawyer Geoffrey Fieger in a dispute with the state Supreme Court says Fieger owes him $350,000, according to a filing... (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:13:51 GMT)
Lawyer says Fieger owes him $350,000
SOUTHFIELD - An attorney representing prominent Michigan lawyer Geoffrey Fieger in a dispute with the state Supreme Court says Fieger owes him $350,000, according to a filing with the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:32:21 GMT)
Takeda to Get Attorney's Fees Back
Law firm Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge said Friday its clients, pharmaceutical companies Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. and Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc., won an award of attorney's fees in their case against generic drug makers Alphapharm Pty Ltd. and Mylan Laboratories Inc. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:45:19 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Seattle says budget cuts could slow prosecutions
SEATTLE - The U.S. attorney for Western Washington says budget cuts are limiting his capacity to prosecute criminal cases, and some must be left to county prosecutors although federal penalties would be tougher. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 14:46:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Fieger Owes $350,000
A lawyer said Geoffrey Fieger has failed to pay him $350,000 for representing him in a dispute with the Michigan Supreme Court. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:37:40 GMT)
Lawyer says Fieger owes him $350,000
An attorney representing prominent Michigan lawyer Geoffrey Fieger in a dispute with the state Supreme Court says Fieger owes him $350,000, according to a filing with the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 16:49:26 GMT)
Hospital lawyer testifies in Rhode Island corruption probe
A lawyer for Roger Williams Medical Center testified Thursday that he was unaware former state Sen. John Celona was working as a lobbyist for the hospital while employed as a consultant for one of the hospital's partners. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 17:35:51 GMT)
Lynch says he opposes pleas; lawyer says prosecutor proposed deal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Attorney General Patrick Lynch on Thursday maintained he opposes a plea deal in which nightclub owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian will avoid pleading guilty to charges in a 2003 fire that killed 100 people, though their lawyer says his office proposed the terms. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 18:59:37 GMT)
Lawyer for Roger Williams testifies in corruption case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- A lawyer for Roger Williams Medical Center spends the day testifying in the federal corruption trial of three health care executives. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:00:07 GMT)
Defense attorney says he'll seek new trial for Rodriguez...
The attorney for Alfonso Rodriguez Junior says he'll file a motion for a new trial and if that's denied, he'll appeal. Richard Ney spoke after jurors sentenced Rodriguez to death this morning for the killing of University of North Dakota studen (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:04:42 GMT)
Attorney general yet to link Hurd to HP scandal
Bill Lockyer, the California attorney general, on Friday said that his office had yet to uncover evidence linking Mark Hurd, Hewlett-Packard’s chief executive, to illegal activity in connection with a boardroom spying scandal that has rocked the world’s second-biggest computer maker. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:09:52 GMT)
Attorney named new executive director of LAHSA
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission on Friday named attorney Rebecca Isaacs its executive director, capping a months-long shakeup at the agency. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:37:49 GMT)
CA attorney general: No evidence yet to charge Hurd
( InfoWorld ) - A spokesman from the California attorney general's office Friday said that Attorney General Bill Lockyer at this point does not have any evidence to charge Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Hurd with a criminal offense in the ongoing investigation into HP's probe of journalists and board members . However, Thomas Dressler, a Lockyer (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:51:07 GMT)
Attorney General Patrick Lynch answers questions about the Derderian deals.
Reporter Jeremy Tung interviews Attorney General Lynch about the latest developments from the Station Nightclub criminal case. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 19:57:08 GMT)
Attorney gives conservation ideas
A Bilzin Sumberg attorney has suggested the government speed up its Cooperative Conservation initiative. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:05:11 GMT)
Fieger’s Lawyer Says He’s Owed $350,000
(AP) A lawyer says Geoffrey Fieger has failed to pay him $350,000 for representing him in a dispute with the Michigan Supreme Court. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:15:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Courts shouldn't give police deadlines
VANCOUVER (CP) — Courts have no business giving police deadlines for their investigations or offering advice on when police should use deadly force, a government lawyer argued Friday. (Fri, 22 Sep 2006 22:10:38 GMT)
District Attorney considering defamation charges
JEFFERSON - Jefferson County District Attorney David Wambach said Friday afternoon he is considering charging four people with defamation of character for statements they may have made that might relate to the August death of Jefferson EMS Director Mark Fisher. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:15:59 GMT)
Attorney general candidates will debate
MADISON (AP) - Attorney general hopefuls J.B. Van Hollen and Kathleen Falk will take each other on in a debate next month in Madison. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:16:09 GMT)
Supreme Court Blasts Attorney Investigative Group
The Hawaii Supreme Court on Friday harshly criticized the people who investigate attorney misconduct. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:54:44 GMT)
Suit against Park County civil attorney dismissed
LIVINGSTON - A lawsuit accusing Park County Civil Attorney Tara DePuy of conflict of interest has been tossed out of court and the people who filed it must now pay DePuy's legal costs, a judge has ruled. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:13:21 GMT)
Attorney claims client did no wrong
The attorney representing Billy Matejowsky, the Locust Grove businessman who stands accused of stealing $30,000 from a customer, said his client did nothing criminal. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:24:45 GMT)
Supreme Court Blasts Attorney Investigative Group
HONOLULU -- The Hawaii Supreme Court on Friday harshly criticized the people who investigate attorney misconduct. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 04:51:00 GMT)
Hewlett-Packard Ousts Dunn; Lawyer, Investigator Also May Leave
Sept. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co. ousted Chairwoman Patricia Dunn and is negotiating the departure of its top lawyer and an investigator as it tries to contain a scandal over a probe into media leaks. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:17:40 GMT)
Attorney wants depositions sealed
Fred Cooper's defense attorney not only wants his trial in a different county, but now he wants all depositions in the case sealed. On Oct. 3, Lee Circuit Judge Thomas Reese will decide whether to grant the motion, filed by Deputy Public Defender Ken Garber. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:23:45 GMT)
Judge: Lawyer will give up files
LAFAYETTE — A federal magistrate judge has ordered a suspended lawyer under federal indictment to turn over all his case files and assist a group appointed to help his clients find new representation. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 05:29:51 GMT)
State attorney's wife 'found safe'
The wife of an Eastern Cape state attorney was found safe and unharmed after fears that she may have been abducted, police said on Friday. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:02:23 GMT)
Aide to Attorney General Is Interim U.S. Attorney
The Justice Department yesterday appointed Jeffrey A. Taylor, the counselor to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:05:00 GMT)
Lawyer Ron ready to bounce back
BOSSIER CITY -- Lawyer Ron appeared to be his usual energetic self as he walked in the Louisiana Downs paddock Friday morning before heading to the track to train. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:08:06 GMT)
Rightmire ditches his attorney
Richard Rightmire, convicted on 88 counts of sex crimes, told a circuit judge Friday he would represent himself at his sentencing because he is unhappy with his attorney, Alex Morris. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 06:11:52 GMT)
Lawyer Ron favored in Super Derby
Lawyer Ron is back on track, and ready to take on a formidable field in today's $500,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. The 3-year-old colt is coming off a win in the St. Louis Derby on Aug. 28, his first start since finishing 12th in the Kentucky Derby and then undergoing surgery to remove a small chip in his right hind ankle. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:14:55 GMT)
Chesco lawyer is held for trial on theft charges
A West Chester lawyer was held for trial yesterday on theft charges. Daniel L. McCaughan, 45, is accused of soliciting $20,000 from the mother of a drug dealer so the "feds don't seize it," according to a criminal complaint. When Diane Stansberry asked for the money back, McCaughan said he paid it to a client who was Christopher Stansberry's alleged supplier. McCaughan, who posted $50,000 bail (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:23:37 GMT)
Sanders sworn in as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Tyree Irving conducted the swearing-in ceremony to install Everett T. Sanders as new city attorney for Natchez on Tuesday. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:27:28 GMT)
Attorney general race turns to oil, water
DENVER - Appointed Attorney General John Suthers wants to make it official with Colorado voters in November, but he’ll have to beat Boulder County attorney Fern O’Brien to keep his job. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 07:27:56 GMT)
Lawyer suing SMU files for bankruptcy
Gary Vodicka, the lawyer who is suing Southern Methodist University over land that could one day be used for the George W. Bush Presidential Library, said Friday that he has filed for bankruptcy. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:10:06 GMT)
Son's lawyer Brookes no query
A lawyer for Brooke Astor's son claims the heiress' court-appointed attorney shouldn't get to inspect the handwriting on her will or even question why she suddenly amended it at age 101 to give millions more to her son. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:12:32 GMT)
Judge takes lawyer off sex assault case
A lawyer for an Ocean Township handyman accused of sexually assaulting 11 children has been removed from the case after he bought items from a garage sale held by the man's family and then notified prosecutors of the garage sale. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 08:18:57 GMT)
Recounts slated in Shawano sheriff, district attorney elections
SHAWANO A recount from the Sept. 12 primary is expected to start Monday in Republican races for district attorney and sheriff. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 09:24:26 GMT)
Clarett lawyer gets some flak for comment on Youngstown
COLUMBUS - The mayor of Youngstown objected yesterday to comments earlier this week from Maurice Clarett's lawyer, who called the former Ohio State University football star's wearing of a bullet-resistant vest "a way of life" in Clarett's hometown. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 10:38:43 GMT)
Attorney withdraws in Buffet City case
A detention hearing for the co-owner of Springfield’s Buffet City restaurant was continued Friday, after the judge allowed a motion by Xiang Hui Ye’s attorney to withdraw from the case. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 11:56:09 GMT)
Attorney General's office joins up with Impaired Driving Council
Attorney General George Chanos has announced that the Attorney General's office is joining forces with the Nevada Impaired Driving Council to focus on reducing the number of DUI arrests in the state of Nevada. Statistics show that in Nevada, 165... (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 12:07:44 GMT)
Ban VLTs, protect social programs: lawyer
A lawyer who represented a woman who claimed her gambling addiction led her to bilk her employer wants the Newfoundland and Labrador government to do away with video lottery terminals. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 14:11:11 GMT)
Former city attorney drew support of race car from Lodi businessman
Former City Attorney Randy Hays allowed a Lodi businessman to support a car racing venture Hays operated with his son — though the businessman was clearly targeted as a potential defendant in the city's pollution lawsuit. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 14:36:48 GMT)
Byrne still on the job, lawyer says
The lawyer for former cabinet minister Ed Byrne says a scandal that rocked Newfoundland and Labrador political circles this summer has not hurt his constituency work. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 14:50:13 GMT)
Civil Rights Lawyer, Milton Henry, Dies at Age 87
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - The Reverend Milton Henry, a civil rights lawyer and black separatist who sought to create a provisional government of former slave states, has died of natural causes. He was 87. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:57:31 GMT)
Aide to Attorney General Is Interim U.S. Attorney
The Justice Department yesterday appointed Jeffrey A. Taylor, the counselor to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:15:01 GMT)
Marijuana advocates file complaint with Nevada attorney general
Advocates of a ballot measure legalizing marijuana say Clark County commissioners have broken the law by speaking out against the measure. The Committee to Regulate and Control Marijuana filed a complaint with Nevada Attorney General George Chanos today. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 19:40:55 GMT)
Attorney general asked to review possible pollution near East Okoboji
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa attorney general has been asked to investigate a developer's repeated pollution problems at the Bridges Bay Resort project along East Okoboji Lake. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:00:18 GMT)
Attorney general asked to review possible pollution near East Okoboji
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa attorney general has been asked to investigate a developer's repeated pollution problems at the Bridges Bay Resort project along East Okoboji... (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:17:21 GMT)
Mafia lawyer ‘shared starlet with Kissinger’
AT the height of secret negotiations to end the Vietnam war in 1972, Henry Kissinger, the US secretary of state, shared an actress girlfriend with a Hollywood lawyer who became notorious for his mobster connections, according to a book published in America this month. (Sat, 23 Sep 2006 22:52:47 GMT)
Strong Contender bests Lawyer Ron in Super Derby
John Oxley's Strong Contender drove determinedly down the Louisiana Downs stretch Saturday to catch 4-to-5 favorite Lawyer Ron and emerge victorious in the 27th running of the $500,000 Super Derby (G2). (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:12:26 GMT)
Attorney general asked to review possible pollution near East Okoboji
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa attorney general has been asked to investigate a developer's repeated pollution problems at the Bridges Bay Resort project along East Okoboji Lake. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:16:08 GMT)
Attorney General Asked To Review Possible Pollution Near East
The Iowa attorney general has been asked to investigate a developer's repeated pollution problems at the Bridges Bay Resort project along East Okoboji Lake. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 02:38:47 GMT)
Sanders sworn in as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Tyree Irving conducted the swearing-in ceremony to install Everett T. Sanders as new city attorney for Natchez on Tuesday. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 06:31:14 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, 24 Sep 2006 06:44:55 GMT)
Strong Contender edges out Lawyer Ron
Strong Contender rallied in the stretch and charged past favorite Lawyer Ron for a one-length victory yesterday in the $500,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:15:36 GMT)
Attorney is animals' spokesman
The Sharon Township home of attorney J. Jeffrey Holland is exactly what you'd expect for someone who spends nearly all of his professional life trying to protect animals. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 07:30:17 GMT)
H-P ousts Dunn; lawyer, investigator also may leave
PALO ALTO, California: Hewlett-Packard Co ousted chairwoman Patricia Dunn and is negotiating the departure of its top lawyer and an investigator as it tries to contain a scandal over a probe into media leaks. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:15:32 GMT)
Umholtz faces tough run for attorney general post
PEKIN - Tazewell County State's Attorney Stewart Umholtz said he's running to become the state's top legal prosecutor because he believes he can make a difference in state government overshadowed by corruption and violence. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 08:17:07 GMT)
TACOMA: Fircrest attorney chosen as court commissioner
Pierce County's Superior Court judges have named Fircrest attorney Robyn Lindsay the county's seventh court commissioner. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:11:57 GMT)
A high price to pay when power of attorney is abused
In its simplest terms, a power of attorney is a document that gives another person -- your attorney-in-fact -- the authority to act on your behalf. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:26:54 GMT)
Township board has attorney of its own
GARY — A candidate in this fall’s race for Calumet Township Board already is getting involved in the township’s business. Clorius L. Lay, a local attorney, is giving free legal advice to the board’s current members, even though the township already pays for township attorney Dock McDowell. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 09:42:46 GMT)
Attorney general asked to review possible pollution near East Okoboji
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa attorney general has been asked to investigate a developer's repeated pollution problems at the Bridges Bay Resort project along East Okoboji Lake. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 11:54:04 GMT)
Box Butte County attorney's office contracting help
ALLIANCE - Now that the Box Butte County attorney has lost her deputy, she is contracting with other area county attorneys to help with her workload. Kathleen Hutchinson said that ever since Steve Elmshauser left his position in May, it has been difficult to keep up with the county's heavy caseload. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 13:53:09 GMT)
Chief lawyer: Saddam's defense to boycott genocide trial 'indefinitely'
Saddam Hussein's defense team will boycott his genocide trial "indefinitely," citing violations by the Iraqi court trying him, his chief lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:15:08 GMT)
Homeless woman turned lawyer: Take action
You can't say homelessness is a problem that can't be solved unless you've made an effort to solve the problem. That's the message from Cupcake Brown, a California woman who lifted herself from a life of addiction, prostitution and homelessness to become a lawyer, author and public speaker. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:07:39 GMT)
Concerns raised about lawyer costs
A report in today's St. Paul Pioneer Press finds concern among public defenders that an increasing number of people using their services make too much money to qualify. But they say it's easy to understand as the cost of hiring a private lawyer skyrockets. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 18:28:07 GMT)
Incoming Bristol district attorney talks tough on gun crime
Bristol County's incoming district attorney is pledging to bring more gang members and gun traffickers to trial, in an effort to improve the quality of life in cities such as Fall River and New Bedford. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:51:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Saddam's Defense Boycotting Trial
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer said Sunday the defense team will boycott his genocide trial "indefinitely" because of alleged violations by the Iraqi court trying him. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:56:42 GMT)
Incoming Bristol district attorney talks tough on gun crime
(Fall River, MASS - AP) - Bristol County's incoming district attorney says he'll bring more gang members and gun runner to trial. Sam Sutter — who is running unopposed — says he wants to improve the quality of life in cities like Fall River and New Bedford. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 19:57:32 GMT)
Saddam's defense team to boycott trial
Saddam Hussein's defense team will boycott his genocide trial indefinitely, his chief lawyer said Sunday, accusing the judges of violating Iraqi law. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 20:28:26 GMT)
Lawyer for Dyleski pleads for leniency
LAFAYETTE, Calif. The lawyer for convicted murderer Scott Dyleski is asking for the lightest possible sentence in the bludgeoning death of a prominent defense attorney's wife. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:06:15 GMT)
Saddam's defence team to boycott his trial 'indefinitely,' chief lawyer says
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - Saddam Hussein's defence team will boycott his genocide trial indefinitely because of alleged violations by the Iraqi court trying him, his chief lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:22:00 GMT)
Box Butte County Attorney gets help with caseload
ALLIANCE — The Box Butte County attorney is having her caseload lightened with help from area county attorneys. Kathleen Hutchinson said she has been struggling to keep up with her work since her deputy, Steve Elmshauser, resigned in May. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 21:41:30 GMT)
Yellow Medicine County has a new assistant county attorney
He's a Bears fan in Vikings land, but at least so far, no one has held that against him. Mark Gruman, the new assistant county attorney in Yellow Medicine County might root for the NFC north rival Bears, but he's as gentle as a teddy. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:20:58 GMT)
UK's top lawyer faces probe over ambulance chasing
Britain's top lawyer is at the centre of one of the biggest legal investigations of its kind, accused of up to 12 alleged breaches of solicitors' rules. Andrew Nulty is charged with professional misconduct (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:21:59 GMT)
Kissinger and mob lawyer 'shared girlfriend'
At the height of secret negotiations to end the Vietnam War in 1972, then US secretary of state Henry Kissinger allegedly shared an actress girlfriend with a Hollywood lawyer who became notorious for his mobster connections. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:23:55 GMT)
Dyleski Attorney Pleads For Leniency
The lawyer for convicted murderer Scott Dyleski asked a Contra Costa judge for the lightest possible sentence in the bludgeoning death of a prominent defense attorney's wife. (Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:27:11 GMT)
New terror deal won't help Hicks: lawyer
The new terror deal struck by US President George W Bush will not ensure a fair trial for David Hicks, his lawyer says. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:24:08 GMT)
New terror deal won't help Hicks: lawyer
The new terror deal struck by US President George W Bush and three maverick Republican senators would not ensure a fair trial for Australian David Hicks and other accused terrorists, Hicks' US military lawyer Major Michael Mori said. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:47:48 GMT)
CA attorney general: No evidence yet to charge Hurd
A spokesman from the California attorney general's office Friday said that Attorney General Bill Lockyer at this point does not have any evidence to charge Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Hurd with a criminal offense in the ongoing investigation into HP's probe of journalists and board members. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:52:00 GMT)
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