Attorney News Oct 2006
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Lawyer says Hinckley should be let out for much longer visits
WASHINGTON John Hinckley's lawyer told a federal judge today that his client's four-day visits to Williamsburg away from a Washington mental hospital every six... (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:22:13 GMT)
Angola: Deputy Attorney General Works in Kwanza Sul
The deputy Attorney General, António Felismino, visits this Monday the central Kwanza Sul Province, to check how the local provincial department is functioning. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:36:34 GMT)
Lawyer says Hinckley should be let out for much longer visits
WASHINGTON John Hinckley's lawyer told a federal judge today that his client's four-day visits to Williamsburg away from a Washington mental hospital every six weeks should be expanded. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:36:41 GMT)
Attorney for indicted official says use of jail 'special fund' no crime
The defense attorney for a former regional jail official charged with theft in office told a judge Thursday that her client never stole any public money, but merely drew from a reimbursable "special fund" in the jail's budget that was funded by payroll deductions and also used by other employees. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:11:32 GMT)
Attorney accused of holding proceeds
An attorney who partnered with a lawyer accused of withholding settlement funds from a client has filed a civil suit against her ex-partner claiming that he withheld settlement funds from her as well. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 20:54:37 GMT)
Smith doesn't meet Birkhead's lawyer
Anna Nicole Smith didn't appear Monday for a meeting in the Bahamas requested by the lawyer for an ex-boyfriend who claims he is the father of her 6-week-old daughter. Photographer Larry Birkhead has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles seeking a court order to demand Smith bring the baby to California for a paternity test. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:22:31 GMT)
Smith Doesn't Meet Birkhead's Lawyer
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Anna Nicole Smith didn't appear Monday for a meeting in the Bahamas requested by the lawyer for an ex-boyfriend who claims he is the father of her 6-week-old daughter. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:25:58 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: Swindling scheme brought in more than $100,000
A scheme to swindle money from the Gary Housing Authority began with deceit and ended with a loot of more than $100,000, U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen said. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:20:31 GMT)
Vote 2006: Attorney General’s Race: Medicaid Fraud
One day after the New York Times labeled the race an “uninspiring brawl between two flawed candidates,” the democratic frontrunner for state Attorney General tried to put a harder edge on his campaign. Andrew Cuomo used a Syracuse stop to put Medicaid fraud on the front burner. (Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:43:07 GMT)
Lawyer says Hinckley should be let out for much longer visits
WASHINGTON John Hinckley's lawyer told a federal judge today that his client's four-day visits to Williamsburg away from a Washington mental hospital every six weeks should be expanded. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:46:54 GMT)
Dutch Lawyer Seeks Damages for Ivory Coast Victims
AMSTERDAM - A lawyer representing victims of toxic waste dumped illegally in Ivory Coast on Monday demanded damages from the Dutch-based oil trading company Trafigura which chartered the tanker that carried the waste. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 01:43:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Merriman took tainted supplement
Shawne Merriman's lawyer said the Chargers' star linebacker failed a drug test because of a tainted supplement and will continue to play while appealing his four-game suspension. Lawyer David Cornwell said he believed Merriman tested positive for the steroid nandrolone, which is prohibited under the NFL's substance abuse policy. Cornwell said the substance was in a supplement Merriman has been (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:21:23 GMT)
Rush imprisoned in Amrozi's cell, lawyer says
The lawyer representing Australian drug smuggler Scott Rush says his death row client now occupies the same cell as the Bali bomber Amrozi. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:25:36 GMT)
Lawyer says Chargers star Merriman's drug test stems from supplement
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Shawne Merriman's lawyer said the Chargers' star linebacker failed a drug test because of a tainted supplement and will continue to play while appealing his four-game suspension. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 02:29:03 GMT)
Attorney: Merriman's failure a supplement
Shawne Merriman's attorney said the Chargers' outside linebacker failed a drug test because of a tainted supplement and will continue to play while appealing his four-game suspension. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:06:37 GMT)
Smith doesn't meet Birkhead's lawyer
Anna Nicole Smith didn't appear Monday for a meeting in the Bahamas requested by the lawyer for an ex-boyfriend who claims he is the father of her 6-week-old daughter. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:11:31 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General race overshadowed by politcal ad
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Two weeks left before the midterm elections and the Kansas Attorney General race is heating up over a new political ad. Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline says the ad exposes his opponent’s moral miscues. Challenger Paul Morrison says it is desperate and sleazy. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:21:49 GMT)
Solomons suspended attorney-general appears in court
Solomons suspended attorney- general Julian Moti appeared in court again Tuesday in the Pacific island country's capital of Honiara. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 03:39:39 GMT)
Attorney removed from case
BRIDGETON -- A pool attorney representing a 23-year-old Eagle Street man charged with murder has been taken off the case after reporting he represented one of the state's key witnesses last year. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:21:27 GMT)
Strategist, lawyer help Bell pack punch in race for Texas governor
Jason Stanford has been one of the true believers in Chris Bell's chances to win the Governor's Mansion while Houston trial lawyer John O'Quinn says he's tired of his state being run for the rich and the powerful. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:22:18 GMT)
Former attorney reprimanded by state for actions
DEPTFORD TWP. -- A former Deptford attorney has been reprimanded by a state office for failing to keep clients informed of their case status and mishandling settlement money. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 04:33:43 GMT)
Attorney Accused of Holding Proceeds
By Jose Cassola, The Miami Herald Oct. 23--An attorney who partnered with a lawyer accused of withholding settlement funds from a client has filed a civil suit against her ex-partner claiming that he withheld settlement funds from her as well. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:13:55 GMT)
Ponce Inlet sets up plan to hire new attorney
PONCE INLET -- Ponce Inlet could have a new town attorney by the end of January. At the town council's regular meeting last week, the council finalized details of the request for proposal form that is now available to law firms interested in overseeing Ponce Inlet's legal matters. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 06:56:23 GMT)
Merriman's attorney cites supplement
SAN DIEGO — Shawne Merriman's attorney said the San Diego Chargers outside linebacker failed a drug test because of a tainted supplement and will continue to play while appealing his four-game suspension. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:12:46 GMT)
Environmental attorney filed 200 lawsuits
Environmental lawyer Raymond Johnson is a thorn in the side of city officials throughout the region. In the nine years he's been an attorney, the Temecula-based Johnson said he has filed about 200 lawsuits, nearly all of them related to potential violations of state environmental laws. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:17:35 GMT)
Attorney: Merriman failed drug test due to supplement
SAN DIEGO - Shawne Merriman's attorney said the Chargers' star linebacker failed a drug test because of a tainted supplement and will continue to play while appealing his four-game suspension. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:18:32 GMT)
Attorney: Woman was driver in fatal July rollover wreck
The attorney for a former Tucson man accused of killing his friend in a high-speed rollover crash says an unidentified woman caused the crash, and he wants the charges against his client dismissed. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:20:25 GMT)
RACE FOR KANSAS ATTORNEY GENERAL Ad heats up campaign
The already heated race for Kansas attorney general got a little hotter over the weekend. Phill Kline, left, the incumbent Republican, is running a new TV commercial statewide raising the issue of an unproven, 15-year-old sexual harassment lawsuit against his Democratic opponent, Johnson County District Attorney Paul Morrison, below. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:21:55 GMT)
Attorney wants case records
The attorney for Lafayette City-Parish Councilman Chris Williams wants to see the sentencing records of 15th Judicial District Judge Marilyn Castle in property damage cases similar to Williams'. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 07:59:45 GMT)
Candidates bring experience to city attorney race
In the first open race for Reno City Attorney in almost 20 years, Reno voters on (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:39:48 GMT)
Skakel lawyer questions impartiality
STAMFORD, Conn. -- A lawyer for Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel, who was convicted of murder four years ago, wants to know whether the state's lead investigator was paid for his role in a book about the case. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 08:52:52 GMT)
Local lawyer says licensed handguns legal in parks
Harris County's ban on legally concealed handguns in parks exceeds state law, the county's lawyer said. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 09:49:56 GMT)
State high court clears Salem lawyer of defamation
Salem lawyer Daniel Gatti often is in the news, but occasionally he is in the unaccustomed position of making the news. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:16:43 GMT)
Licensed handguns legal in parks, Harris County lawyer says
HOUSTON (AP) - Harris County's ban on legally concealed handguns in parks exceeds state law, the county's lawyer said. County Attorney Mike Stafford said the county cannot restrict licensed handgun carriers from bringing their guns into parks and must take down signs announcing the ban. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:32:22 GMT)
Licensed handguns legal in parks, Harris County lawyer says
HOUSTON A lawyer for Harris County says the county cannot restrict licensed concealed handgun carriers from bringing their guns into parks. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:05:39 GMT)
Smith doesn't Meet Birkhead's Lawyer
Anna Nicole Smith didn't appear Monday for a meeting in the Bahamas requested by the lawyer for an ex-boyfriend who claims he is the father of her 6-week-old daughter. Slideshow: Anna Nicole Smith's Odd Life So Far (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:09:18 GMT)
Hinckley's lawyer argues for greater visitation rights
Presidential assailant John Hinckley’s four-day visits away from a mental hospital every six weeks should be expanded, his lawyer said yesterday, declaring "there is just no need" to supervise the man who shot Ronald Reagan. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:20:20 GMT)
Murder talk a joke, defense lawyer insists
Did Diane M. Oakley intend to have her former husband killed? Her lawyer, Lawrence Welle, said in summation this morning that the Upper Freehold Township woman didn't. Welle said she and her friend, Ernest Stukes, would periodically joke about their former spouses and exchange stories. That included her going along with Stukes' joke that involved meeting his friend in November 2004, and (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:36:07 GMT)
Lawyer: DNA Points To Gauthier As Killer
The lawyer for one of the defendants in a double murder trial in Maine says DNA evidence points to his client's co-defendant. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:15:58 GMT)
Attorney General has yet to ask for grand jury testimony
Attorney General Patrick Lynch has yet to ask a judge for permission to release grand jury testimony in The Station nightclub fire case. Lynch said last month that he would ask the court to release the testimony -- but he hasn't yet filed a petition. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:30:40 GMT)
Indictment Accuses District Attorney Richard Gray Of Embezzlement
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) -- A multicounty grand jury indictment unsealed Tuesday accuses District Attorney Richard Gray of one count of embezzlement for allegedly taking money that had been seized in drug investigations. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 16:47:58 GMT)
Hession asks state Attorney General to investigate high gas prices
SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Mayor Dennis Hession says he's fed up. He's asking the State Attorney General's Office why gasoline costs so much more in eastern Washington than it does in western Washington. >>INSIDE: Letter from Hession to Attorney General (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:13:54 GMT)
Attorney: Licensed Concealed Handguns Legal In Parks
HOUSTON -- Harris County's ban on legally concealed handguns in parks exceeds state law, the county's lawyer said. County Attorney Mike Stafford said the county cannot restrict licensed handgun carriers from bringing their guns into parks and must take down signs announcing the ban. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:25:00 GMT)
Attorney: Ex-Hollinger director Perle won't face SEC charges
WASHINGTON - The Securities and Exchange Commission has notified former Defense Department adviser Richard Perle that regulators won't bring charges against him in connection with a case involving his service as a Hollinger International Inc. board member, Perle's attorney confirmed on Monday. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 17:55:31 GMT)
Supreme Court clears Salem lawyer in defamation case
SALEM, Ore. -- The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that a Salem lawyer did not defame a Portland doctor, capping a case that has stretched over a decade. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:53:34 GMT)
Attorney general: Sale of loan portfolio would be illegal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has ruled that Gov. Rod Blagojevich can sell portions of the state's student-loan portfolio, but only if the money generated by the sales are used to support student loans. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:55:02 GMT)
West Fargo attorney charged with sexual assault
WEST FARGO, N.D. (AP) - An attorney was arrested after a woman said he assaulted her and asked for sexual favors instead of fees, police said. David Overboe, 63, of West Fargo, was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor sexual assault and hiring someone to exchange in sexual activity. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 18:58:05 GMT)
Four Brownstein attorneys earn 'Best Lawyer' status
Brownstein Hyatt & Farber's 10 lawyer Albuquerque office has placed four attorneys in "The Best Lawyers in America 2007." The quartet includes David Buchholtz and Perry Bendicksen who co-manage Brownstein's Albuquerque's operation. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 19:39:03 GMT)
Attorney General has yet to ask for grand jury testimony
(Providence, RI - AP) - Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch has yet to ask a judge for permission to release grand jury testimony in The Station nightclub fire case. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:18:20 GMT)
Carncross Lawyer Asks for Dismissial
The lawyer for motorcyclist James Carncross wants the charges against his client dropped in the death of Trooper Craig Todeschini. Sal Piemonte argued in Onondaga County Court this morning, Trooper Todeschini may have contributed to the crash. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 20:58:01 GMT)
S.F. city attorney wants to create gang-free zone / Injunction would put 4 blocks of Hunters Point off limits
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera is seeking the city's first civil injunction against a street gang, asserting that a court order is needed to protect Bayview-Hunters Point residents from criminals who commute there to sell drugs and kill rivals and... (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:04:37 GMT)
Lawyer Lashes Out At CBS4 Photographer
A lawyer attending his client's sentence hearing had an angry outburst in a Denver courtroom on Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:08:59 GMT)
Suit targets lawyer for Enron victims
William Lerach, a securities fraud lawyer representing victims of Enron Corp.'s collapse, was sued by a law firm claiming a share of hundreds of millions of dollars in legal fees Lerach's firm may reap from the litigation. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 21:59:36 GMT)
Attorney General candidates spar at Chamber of Commerce debate
The Florida Chamber of Commerce already endorsed attorney general candidate Bill McCollum, but that didn't stop his Democratic opponent Skip Campbell from appearing before the group at its annual meeting Tuesday and asking members for their vote. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:10:16 GMT)
Fort Worth Lawyer Talks About Ordeal
A Fort Worth lawyer, missing for two nights, talked Tuesday about his ordeal after he crashed his car into a ravine. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:05:06 GMT)
More sponsorship charges likely: Gomery lawyer
Five people connected to the sponsorship scandal are likely to face criminal charges, says the lawyer who was chief counsel for the Gomery commission. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:11:14 GMT)
Carncross' Lawyer Wants Charges Dropped
Oct 24, 2006 - The lawyer representing a 21 year-old man charged in connection with the death of a state trooper says the trooper was driving recklessly when he crashed his patrol vehicle during a chase. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:15:54 GMT)
Attorney General Battle Continues with Tuesday's Debate in Mayetta
Before a room full of broadcasters from all over Kansas, the attorney general candidates pushed their campaign messages, which have been focusing on what each sees as defects in his opponent. (Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:36:19 GMT)
Candidates Take Nasty Blows During Debate For Attorney General
The intense Kansas Attorney General's race continues with a nasty tone during a debate Tuesday afternoon. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:03:29 GMT)
Lawyer ends career after court upholds state bar's suspension for misconduct
NORFOLK - Billy Robinson, a sought-after defense lawyer and a former legislator, surrendered his license to practice law on Tuesday. A series of disciplinary actions by the Virginia State Bar for . . . (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:58:29 GMT)
Attorney files request for UNC punter to live out of state
DENVER (AP) - A former college punter charged with trying to kill a teammate is "frightened" about his future, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 02:02:11 GMT)
Attorney files request for UNC punter to live out of state
DENVER (AP) — A former college punter charged with trying to kill a teammate is ``frightened'' about his future and has asked a judge for permission to live outside of Colorado, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 03:33:33 GMT)
Candidate makes a third try for state’s attorney post
Republican candidate James F. Shalleck is hoping his third run for Montgomery County State’s Attorney is the charm. Shalleck won the Republican primary in 1994, but lost in the general election. He ran again in 1998, but lost the Republican primary. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:11:58 GMT)
Gansler in court to defend eligibility for attorney general
Montgomery County State’s Attorney Douglas F. Gansler (D) will appear before an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge this morning to prove his eligibility to serve as Maryland’s attorney general. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:13:59 GMT)
Vt. Attorney General Gets Into Movie Biz
The Medicaid Fraud Unit of the Vermont Attorney General's Office says prescription drug abuse is becoming such a problem, the eight-person office almost can't keep up. It hears an average of two or three complaints each week from nursing homes and hospitals reporting painkiller thefts. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 04:19:48 GMT)
Competency hearing needed, attorney says
The defense attorney for a registered sex offender charged with two counts of sexual battery asked a circuit judge Tuesday for a competency hearing to see if her client could stand trial. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:17:33 GMT)
Muscatine County Attorney running unopposed
MUSCATINE, Iowa — Gary Allison, Muscatine County attorney, is running unopposed on the Nov. 7 election ballot. He is seeking his second term. Following are his responses to a Muscatine Journal questionnaire. Unopposed candidates were sent questionnaires only, and not interviewed. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 06:20:24 GMT)
Attorney general race heats up, barbs fly
Delaware's attorney general candidates clashed repeatedly Tuesday during a debate, with Republican Ferris Wharton belittling Democrat Beau Biden's credentials and ideas, and Biden charging that Wharton failed to stop violence from increasing during two-plus decades as a state prosecutor. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 07:52:44 GMT)
State’s attorney candidates land endorsements
Published: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 Each major-party candidates for Chittenden County state’s attorney picked up high-profile endorsements this week. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 08:21:14 GMT)
U.S. attorney: It's time for 'truth'
RANDOLPH -- U.S attorney Christopher J. Christie called on the audience Tuesday at Morris Tomorrow's seventh annual summit to begin challenging the political system that has produced 99 convictions or indictments of public officials in his 4 1/2 years as the state's U.S. attorney. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:24:46 GMT)
Longtime Judge Lapkovitch seeks fifth term against GOP lawyer Payne
A veteran Walker County judge who is seeking a fifth term faces a lawyer and ordained minister in the Nov. 7 general election. The race between District Court Judge Larry Lapkovitch, a Democrat, and Blake A. Payne, a Republican, is among four contested races on the Walker County ballot. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 09:32:51 GMT)
Area attorney disciplined
A Gainesville attorney, involved in local land-use debates including proposed Wal-Mart construction, is suspended from practicing law for three years because of his conviction in a 1997 arson case, The Florida Bar reported. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:14:17 GMT)
Suit Questions Gansler's Eligibility for Attorney General Race
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - An Anne Arundel County circuit court judge will hear arguments Wednesday morning in a case that challenges Montgomery County State's Attorney Douglas Gansler's eligibility to run for state attorney general. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:20:59 GMT)
Mandela lawyer accused in Chiluba graft case
Former South African president Nelson Mandela's lawyer has been accused of profiting from corruption proceeds involving Zambian ex-leader Frederick Chiluba, court documents obtained by Agence France-Presse showed on Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:24:38 GMT)
Lawyer wants probe of Padgett's bankruptcy filing
A New Philadelphia lawyer is calling on federal bankruptcy trustees to investigate possible irregularities in bankruptcy filings by state Sen. Joy Padgett, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 18 th District. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:27:55 GMT)
Vt. Attorney General Gets Into Movie Biz
The Medicaid Fraud Unit of the Vermont Attorney General's Office says prescription drug abuse is becoming such a problem, the eight-person office almost can't keep up. It hears an average of two or three complaints each week from nursing homes and hospitals reporting painkiller thefts. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:35:44 GMT)
Mandela's lawyer implicated in Zambia fraud
Former South African president Nelson Mandela's lawyer is reported to have been accused of profiting from corruption proceeds involving Zambian ex-leader Frederick Chiluba. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:37:34 GMT)
Judge: Lawsuit against Brown's attorney general run can wait
SACRAMENTO A lawsuit seeking to disqualify Democrat Jerry Brown from the state attorney general's race has failed to derail his campaign. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:17:01 GMT)
Addison's lawyer says Addison denies shooting officer
(Undated - AP) - The Massachusetts lawyer representing Michael Addison says his client denies shooting a Manchester, New Hampshire police officer. Addison is being held as a fugitive in Boston, where he was arrested after the fatal shooting of Officer Michael Briggs earlier this month. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:33:24 GMT)
Elections Board attorney finds no evidence of conspiracy
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Elections Board's staff attorney says he did not find any evidence that the campaign arm of state Senate Democrats illegally conspired with private groups also working to elect as many Democrats as possible Nov. 7. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:49:46 GMT)
Vt. Attorney General Gets Into Movie Biz
The Medicaid Fraud Unit of the Vermont Attorney General's Office says prescription drug abuse is becoming such a problem, the eight-person office almost can't keep up. It hears an average of two or three complaints each week from nursing homes and hospitals reporting painkiller thefts. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:51:30 GMT)
Addison's Mass lawyer says Addison denies shooting officer
MANCHESTER, N.H. The Massachusetts lawyer representing Michael Addison says Addison denies shooting Manchester (New Hampshire) police officer Michael Briggs. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 15:55:41 GMT)
Attorney General Candidates To Debate Wednesday
MADISON, Wis. -- The two candidates in the race to become Wisconsin's next attorney general will debate face-to-face in Madison on Wednesday. Democrat Kathleen Falk and Republican J.B. Van Hollen will debate for an hour at the Wisconsin Bar Center, WISC-TV reported. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:13:02 GMT)
Lawyer says suspect in police shooting fears Manchester cops
A lawyer for the man suspected of murdering a city police officer said he denies any role in the shooting and fears for his safety if he is returned to New Hampshire. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:19:01 GMT)
Ex-guv secures Arroyo lawyer for bid
FORMER Misamis Oriental governor Antonio Calingin will enlist the legal services of prominent election lawyer Romy Macalintal in his foray onto Cagayan de Oro politics, just days after an election official said he was disqualified from running here on residency grounds. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:31:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Charges against Droughns to be dropped
A domestic violence case against Cleveland Browns running back Reuben Droughns will be dropped, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:33:38 GMT)
Attorney: Domestic violence case against Droughns to be dropped
DENVER (AP) — A domestic violence case against Cleveland Browns running back Reuben Droughns will be dropped, his lawyer said Wednesday. Defense attorney Harvey Steinberg said prosecutors apparently concluded their case was too weak. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:46:21 GMT)
Madiba's lawyer in corruption scandal
The Nelson Mandela Foundation is to contact Iqbal Meer, Madiba's London-based lawyer, following his alleged profiting from corruption proceeds involving Frederick Chiluba, the former Zambian president. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:56:02 GMT)
Attorney: Domestic violence case against Droughns to be dropped
Attorney: Domestic violence case against Droughns to be dropped (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:08:59 GMT)
Martinez defense attorney presses for disclosure
The defense attorney for accused murderer Jason Martinez filed a pair of motions on Tuesday in Graham County Superior Court in an effort to compel disclosure of police officers' notes and the inmate records for a key witness. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:12:26 GMT)
Property insurance rates head list of topics in attorney general debate
Walter "Skip" Campbell and Bill McCollum both pledged to reduce property insurance rates in the first debate in the state attorney general race. But Campbell, a Democrat, took a swipe at his Republican opponent by vowing to reverse the electorate's eroding trust in the Republican Party. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:14:09 GMT)
Lawyer Goes Before Appelette Court In Officer's Killing
A lawyer representing a man covicted of killing a Sacramento police officer went before Sacramento's 3rd District Court Appeals Tuesday asking the court to reverse her client's murder conviction. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:04:00 GMT)
Attorney general
From the start, the campaign for Kansas attorney general has been a political slugfest. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:09:54 GMT)
Parks' estate worth 'millions,' lawyer claims
DETROIT -- Rosa Parks' estate is worth millions, though its exact value is unclear because it's not known what price her personal items would fetch, a lawyer challenging her will said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 18:48:02 GMT)
Attorney General: Lists of applicants for state jobs are public
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has declared that names and qualifications of unsuccessful state job candidates should be disclosed. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:19:09 GMT)
Notes: Droughns case to be dropped, attorney says; Porter rejoins Raiders
A domestic-violence case against Browns running back Reuben Droughns will be dropped, his lawyer said Wednesday. Defense attorney Harvey Steinberg said prosecutors apparently concluded their case was too weak. A spokeswoman for the district attorney's office did not immediately return a call. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:19:50 GMT)
Lawyer gets term for aiding sheik
Civil rights attorney convicted of smuggling messages from Muslim held in bomb plot Lynne Stewart, a 67-year-old civil rights lawyer who spent a lifetime helping unpopular defendants and political causes, was sentenced yesterday to 28 months in prison for helping a blind, imprisoned Egyptian sheik unlawfully communicate with followers. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 20:28:15 GMT)
Attorney General, in Germany, Seeks to Heal Terror Rifts
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales said today that the Bush administration had done a poor job of explaining its legal principles in combating terrorism. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:15:45 GMT)
A lawyer and a trickster went into a bar ... But wait - I repeat myself
I ran some lawyer jokes a couple of years ago, Before I did, I asked a local attorney if local barristers had a sense of humor; he agreed that they most certainly did. After the column ran, he was on the phone spitting and huffing that the jokes weren't funny; they were character assassinations. (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:26:27 GMT)
Pinochet Attorney Denies Stash of Gold
Pinochet Attorney Denies Discovery of Millions in Gold in Name of Former Dictator (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 22:47:39 GMT)
License of lawyer who exposed himself suspended
License of lawyer who exposed himself suspended (Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:21:24 GMT)
Tyson says attorney general using convicted thief in ad
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Democratic attorney general candidate John Tyson Junior says Republican Attorney General Troy King is using a convicted thief in his latest television ad to attack him. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:07:08 GMT)
West Fargo attorney pleads not guilty to sexual assault charge
FARGO, N.D. (AP) - An attorney accused of asking a woman for sex in exchange for legal services has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of sexual assault and hiring a person to engage in sexual activity. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:43:42 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Speaks Out About Death Penalty In ND
Only a month has passed since a jury sentenced Dru Sjodin's killer to death. And today, U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley talked to the Minot Exchange Club about the punishment handed down to Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr. Wrigley choked-up at times when speaking of (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:39:22 GMT)
Vt. Attorney General Gets Into Movie Biz
The Medicaid Fraud Unit of the Vermont Attorney General's Office says prescription drug abuse is becoming such a problem, the eight-person office almost can't keep up. It hears an average of two or three complaints each week from nursing homes and hospitals reporting painkiller thefts. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:51:38 GMT)
Addison's Mass lawyer says Addison denies shooting officer
MANCHESTER, N.H. The Massachusetts lawyer representing Michael Addison says Addison denies shooting Manchester (New Hampshire) police officer Michael Briggs. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 01:54:59 GMT)
Attorney general opinion restricts access to California criminal information
LOS ANGELES -- California prosecutors will no longer release routine information about people accused of committing crimes citing a recent legal opinion from Attorney General Bill Lockyer that said giving out such information violates defendants' privacy rights. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:17:07 GMT)
It's lawyer vs. landlord in real estate clash
Court drama includes a $4-million mansion, a title and a big deposit. TAMPA — Look out. The gloves are coming off. Tampa Bay’s best-known lawyer has sued Tampa Bay’s most notorious landlord over a real estate deal gone bad. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:47:01 GMT)
Attorney General Race: Wayne Stenehjem
It`s the Attorney General`s job to enforce the state`s laws. We talked with Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem about what he`s done as the chief legal counsel and advisor to our state government. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 03:57:06 GMT)
Madiba's lawyer in Chiluba graft scandal
Nelson Mandela's lawyer has been accused of profiting from corruption proceeds involving former Zambian ex-leader Frederick Chiluba. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:19:28 GMT)
Attorney general: Lists of applicants for state jobs are public
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office has concluded that names and qualifications of unsuccessful state job applicants should be released to the public, but Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration says it won't comply. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 04:22:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Jurors tainted bank slayings trial
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- The lawyer for one of the men convicted in the 2002 Norfolk bank murders says his client's conviction was tainted because jurors expressed opinions about his guilt before trial. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:01:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Parks worth millions
DETROIT -- Rosa Parks' estate is worth millions, though its exact value is unclear because it's not known what price her personal items would fetch, a lawyer challenging her will said Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:17:31 GMT)
Mandela's lawyer named in Zambian graft claim
Nelson Mandela's lawyer, Iqbal Meer has been accused of profiting from corruption proceeds involving Zambian ex-leader Frederick Chiluba, according to court documents. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 06:36:43 GMT)
Police probe needs closure, lawyer says
GREENSBORO — Previewing the thunderhead of costly litigation looming over City Hall, a lawyer for the lieutenant at the center of a police scandal called on the city to end the public ordeal. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:08:01 GMT)
Attorney general race heats up
The race to be Florida's next attorney general features two distinct candidates looking for an edge as they enter the final days of a tight contest. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:13:18 GMT)
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The attorney general is the chief legal officer for the state, charged with representing it in civil and criminal court actions. The attorney general is elected to a four-year term with an annual sala (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:13:48 GMT)
Alito protégé sworn in as U.S. attorney in Miami
Samuel A. Alito, the U.S. Supreme Court's newest justice, praised one of his protégés, R. Alexander Acosta, on Wednesday as he swore him in as the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:18:58 GMT)
Complaint against delegate goes to Md. attorney general
Anne Arundel County prosecutors have referred a criminal complaint against state Del. Tony McConkey to the Maryland attorney general's office, noting a conflict of interest. The county prosecutor's wife is opposing McConkey in the Nov. 7 election. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 07:29:27 GMT)
Columbus lawyer's license yanked
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended the law license of a Columbus lawyer who pleaded guilty to exposing himself to women, then taking photos of their reactions. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:07:30 GMT)
Madiba's lawyer implicated in Chiluba scandal
Nelson Mandela's lawyer has been accused of profiting from corruption proceeds involving former Zambian leader Frederick Chiluba. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:29:53 GMT)
It's lawyer vs. landlord in real estate clash
Court drama includes a $4-million mansion, a title and a big deposit. TAMPA — Look out. The gloves are coming off. Tampa Bay’s best-known lawyer has sued Tampa Bay’s most notorious landlord over a real estate deal gone bad. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 10:47:13 GMT)
Defense attorney targets trooper testimony
BARNSTABLE -- During cross-examination in the trial of a trash collector accused of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington, defense attorney Robert A. George yesterday characterized his client as a "drunken fool" who dropped out of the 11th grade and had severe epilepsy until the age of 15 . (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 11:39:04 GMT)
LawTunes Releases "Merry Lexmas From The Lawtunes," An Attaché Case-Full of Law-Related and Lawyer-Created
New York, NY (PRWEB) October 26, 2006 -- A Lawyer's Christmas Album? (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT)
Attorney general seeks release of grand jury testimony
Attorney General Patrick Lynch has asked permission to release secret grand jury testimony in The Station nightclub fire case, saying the information could help the public understand the circumstances of the deadly disaster and the scope of the investigation. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:21:49 GMT)
Attorney general: Lists of applicants for state jobs are public
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office has concluded that names and qualifications of unsuccessful state job applicants should be released to the public, but Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration says it won't comply. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 12:23:04 GMT)
Former Governor Eyes Attorney General Post
His father was governor and so was he. His sister Kathleen served as the state's treasurer, and now the man known as "Downtown Mayor Brown" is running for attorney general. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:30:50 GMT)
Lawyer says police overstepped authority in standoff
Police had no authority to remove a man from an eastern Ontario house during a 15-hour standoff in June in which a police officer was shot, says the lawyer of the accused. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:44:19 GMT)
Lawyer says bank slayings trial was tainted
LINCOLN (AP) - The lawyer for one of the men convicted in the 2002 Norfolk bank murders says his client's conviction was tainted because jurors expressed opinions about his guilt before trial. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 16:23:23 GMT)
Attorney general seeks release of grand jury testimony in Station nightclub fire case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Attorney General Patrick Lynch has asked permission to release secret grand jury testimony in The Station nightclub fire case, saying the information could help the public understand... (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:16:51 GMT)
Mandela's lawyer named in Zambian graft claim
Nelson Mandela's lawyer, Iqbal Meer, has been accused of profiting from corruption proceeds involving Zambian ex-leader Frederick Chiluba, court documents say. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:39:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Juve deserved C
Juventus lawyer Cesare Zaccone believes that club were fortunate to escape being demoted to Serie C for their part in Calciopoli. The Old Lady’s board held an intense meeting in Turin this afternoon regarding the relegation of the team and their financial problems. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:22:16 GMT)
Sept. 11 Plotter Asks Court for Lawyer, Trial
Ramzi Binalshibh, an admitted al-Qaeda planner of the Sept. 11 attacks, tried four times to join the terrorist hijackers who flew planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001 and has acknowledged his goal of killing as many Americans as possible. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:28:40 GMT)
Glen attorney plays 'catchup' with backlog of legal issues
The Glen St. Mary Town Council had been without an attorney for the past several months and had a backlog of pending legal issues. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 18:44:58 GMT)
Attorney assaulted in courtroom
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Kevin Casey, who was assaulted by a defendant last week, was back at work in Fauquier County Circuit Court on Monday. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:06:27 GMT)
Attorney general seeks release of grand jury testimony
(Providence, RI - AP) - Rhode Island's attorney general seeks permission to release secret grand jury testimony in The Station nightclub fire. Attorney General Patrick Lynch filed a petition in Providence Superior Court asking a judge to allow the transcripts to be released. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:32:44 GMT)
Kiwi lawyer's saucy email spreads like wildfire
A salacious email inviting a female lawyer to no-strings sex has spread like wildfire to countless inboxes worldwide. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 19:55:24 GMT)
Vt. Attorney General Gets Into Movie Biz
The Medicaid Fraud Unit of the Vermont Attorney General's Office says prescription drug abuse is becoming such a problem, the eight-person office almost can't keep up. It hears an average of two or three complaints each week from nursing homes and hospitals reporting painkiller thefts. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:37:55 GMT)
Lawyer says police may have overstepped authority before shooting of officer
The lawyer for a man accused of shooting a police officer in eastern Ontario is raising questions about the way police handled the events on the night of the shooting in June. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 22:50:21 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General accuses 'life settlement' firm of fraud
ALBANY, N.Y., 1:37 p.m. Oct. 26 (AP): One of the nation's leading “life settlement” companies – a business that helps people cash in life insurance policies for a fraction of their value – made “secret payments” to suppress competitive bids and charged high commissions that hurt the policy sellers, New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer charged Thursday. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:02:11 GMT)
Attorney: Boy Did Not Mean To Kill Teen With Baseball Bat
LOS ANGELES -- A 14-year-old boy who fatally struck a 15-year-old with a baseball bat did not mean to kill him, his attorney told an appellate panel Thursday in a bid to dismiss the child's conviction for second-degree murder. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:40:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Jurors tainted bank slayings trial
LINCOLN, Neb. - The lawyer for one of the men convicted in the 2002 Norfolk bank murders says his client's conviction was tainted because jurors expressed opinions about his guilt before trial. (Thu, 26 Oct 2006 23:48:15 GMT)
Malaysian lawyer heads Syria’s team in Hariri case
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian lawyer is helping Syria build up its defence against possible charges of being the hidden hand behind the death of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:49:37 GMT)
Attorney General says Blagojevich must release subpoenas
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois attorney general said Thursday that Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration is violating state public-information law by refusing to release the subpoenas it has received in a federal corruption probe. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:01:01 GMT)
Accused forced to take on lawyer
The man charged with the murder of Liam Ashley has been forced to have a lawyer represent him. The 25-year-old is accused of killing the teenager in the back of a prison van in August. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:18:53 GMT)
Attorney general opinion restricts access to California criminal information
LOS ANGELES -- California prosecutors will no longer release routine information about people accused of committing crimes citing a recent legal opinion from Attorney General Bill Lockyer that said giving out such information violates defendants' privacy rights. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 02:30:11 GMT)
County attorney candidate denies sex claim
CHARLES CITY — Floyd County Attorney candidate Jesse Marzen is denying allegations that he had sex with a client in exchange for his legal services. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 03:03:27 GMT)
Police probe needs closure, lawyer says
GREENSBORO — Previewing the thunderhead of costly litigation looming over City Hall, a lawyer for the lieutenant at the center of a police scandal called on the city to end the public ordeal.Ken Free, who represents Lt. (Credit: "By Lorraine Ahearn and Eric Townsend Staff Writers ") (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 03:38:51 GMT)
Montgomery should be attorney general
The campaign for state attorney general takes a back seat to no race on the Nov. 7 ballot for friction between opponents. Democrat state Sen. Marc Dann of Liberty Township is running against Republican Betty Montgomery, who seeks a second tenure as Ohio's top law enforcement officer. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 03:44:41 GMT)
Attorney General Race: Bill Brudvick
Last night we heard from Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, who`s running for re-election. Tonight, we`ll find out what his opponent Bill Brudvick says he`d like to do if he takes office. (Fri, 27 Oct 2006 04:01:10 GMT)
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