Attorney News Nov 2006
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U.S. fights detainee access to attorney
A suspected terrorist who spent years in a secret CIA prison should not be allowed to speak to a civilian attorney, the Bush administration argues, because he could reveal the agency's closely guarded interrogation techniques. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 14:02:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Enough evidence to oust Hevesi
A lawyer appointed by Gov. George Pataki has determined there is enough evidence to remove Comptroller Alan Hevesi from office for using a state employee to chauffeur his wife, but refrained from recommending that the governor move to oust the elected official. (Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:15:21 GMT)
Indicted lawyer Radolovich says he will retire
Louisville lawyer Fred Radolovich, who is under indictment on a charge of perjury, has said in court papers that he intends to retire. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 11:03:17 GMT)
Attorney choked by defendant during trial
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. A Williamsburg man charged with several gun counts choked his attorney during his trial. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 12:37:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Saddam urges Iraqis not to take revenge on U.S. 'invaders'
Saddam Hussein urged Iraqis on Sunday to reject the sectarian violence ripping his country apart and to "not take revenge" on U.S. invaders, his chief lawyer said after the ousted leader was sentenced to death. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 13:34:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Evidence supports Hevesi's removal
Comptroller Alan Hevesi's already battered re-election campaign suffered another blow. A lawyer appointed by Governor Pataki says there is enough evidence to recommend Hevesi be removed from office for using a state worker to chauffeur his wife. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 13:50:11 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Hussein trial unfair
BAGHDAD, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- A former U.S. attorney general representing Saddam Hussein was ejected from the Baghdad courtroom before Saddam's verdict and sentence were read. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:37:28 GMT)
Longtime lawyer, Democratic activist Millimet dies
MANCHESTER, N.H. Long-time New Hampshire lawyer and Democratic activist Joseph Millimet has died. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 14:55:15 GMT)
Attorney General Charlie Crist holds comfortable lead in governor's race
The GOP seems poised to continue dominating Florida's statewide elected offices, according to a Miami Herald poll. In the top-billed race for governor, Republican Charlie Crist leads Democrat Jim Davis 48 percent to 38 percent. Republican candidates also lead in campaigns for attorney general, agriculture commissioner and, by a small margin, chief financial officer. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 17:37:52 GMT)
Influential Attorney Inspired Political Party
John Labelle Dies At 91; Helped Prosecute `Mad Dog' Execution Case As chief state's attorney for Hartford County, he helped prosecute a notorious killer. As a politician, he helped forge what has become a Democratic dynasty in town. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 18:56:42 GMT)
Jury selection Monday in trial of man in lawyer's abduction, rape
A federal judge imposed a gag order as attorneys prepared to seat a jury Monday for a man charged with carjacking and gun possession in the abduction and rape of a Birmingham lawyer. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:32:32 GMT)
Jury selection Monday in trial of man in lawyer's abduction, rape
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge imposed a gag order as attorneys prepared to seat a jury Monday for a man charged with carjacking and gun possession in the abduction and rape of a Birmingham lawyer. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 19:58:24 GMT)
Morrison predicts winning attorney general's race Tuesday
Democrat Paul Morrison predicted today in Salina that he would unseat Republican Attorney General Phill Kline in Tuesday's election. Morrison spoke at a rally held for him in the Red Coach Inn. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 21:15:03 GMT)
County attorney candidates tout resumes
Nathan Riggs wants Hart Megibben's job as Shelby County attorney. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 22:17:41 GMT)
License suspended for attorney who used to work in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the license of an attorney who is accused of ethical misconduct. (Sun, 05 Nov 2006 23:27:33 GMT)
Attorney appealing to Alabama Supreme Court
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - An attorney trying to unseat four powerful Democratic state senators plans to appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court for permission to pursue his suit in Republican-leaning Autauga County. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 00:35:02 GMT)
Australians held in appalling conditions in Yemen, lawyer says
The lawyer for two of the Australian men being detained in Yemen says his clients have not had a shower for three weeks. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:34:49 GMT)
The Insider: Walkers can't do enough good work, VC lawyer can't get enough sleep
Power couple Maggie and Doug Walker win the YMCA's annual volunteerism award; a venture lawyer rates the industry based on his lack of sleep; valuable advice from "Jerry Maguire." (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 01:45:15 GMT)
Attorney general election causes debate
Much of the recent news in Illinois during the last few weeks has been associated with the upcoming elections. A great deal of this focus has been on the candidates running for governor. It is important, however, not to forget about the other candidates running for other offices, such as the attorney general. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 02:38:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Evidence supports Hevesi's removal
ALBANY A lawyer appointed by Governor Pataki says there is enough evidence to remove Comptroller Alan Hevesi from office for using a state worker to chauffeur his wife. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 03:28:05 GMT)
Cooper Appointed Tenn. Attorney General
Tennessee's newly appointed attorney general says ongoing litigation surrounding TennCare and the transition of a new health care insurance program are among the issues he expects to face as the stat (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:03:54 GMT)
There’s a hotly contested race for district attorney
By Toni Mailloux Once he started law school in 1976, Geoff Rushlau knew he wanted to be a prosecutor. “It was the only part of law school that interested me,†he says today. And indeed, Rushlau served as an assistant district attorney for 13 years and has been the district attorney for the four-county area of Waldo, Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc counties for the last 13 years. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:19:50 GMT)
Attorney general files complaint over hog waste
NEW WINDSOR, Ill. — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a complaint against a Mercer County hog producer regarding livestock waste overflowing manure pits. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 06:46:35 GMT)
Trump's attorney offers tips
Advising Donald Trump on which promising hopeful to fire each week on "The Apprentice" has earned George Ross a celebrity status he never found as an attorney. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:10:33 GMT)
Bar Suspends Attorney Tied to Real Estate Fraud Probe
Attorney Gabriel Martin, who ran unsuccessfully for Miami-Dade public defender promising to clean up the office, has been suspended from practicing law after his firm was caught up in a federal real estate fraud investigation. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 07:54:16 GMT)
New DSI chief seeks progress in missing Muslim rights lawyer case
BANGKOK, Nov 6 (TNA) - Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will push harder for progress in unresolved major cases, particularly the case of Muslim human rights lawyer Somchai Neelaphaijit, acting DSI director general Kraisorn Barameeuaychai said Monday. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:52:26 GMT)
Shawano/Menominee County District Attorney Q&A
The following is a Q&A the Shawano Leader did with Shawano/Menominee County District Attorney candidates Greg Parker and Mary Harper in August. The text originally ran in the Aug. 29 edition. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:15:24 GMT)
Fatal stabbing in Des Moines was self-defense, lawyer says
Ryan Mulcahy fatally stabbed his girlfriend’s brother in a knife fight last month, but he did it in self-defense, says his lawyer. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:35:02 GMT)
Attorney appealing to Alabama Supreme Court
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - An attorney trying to unseat four powerful Democratic state senators plans to appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court for permission to pursue his suit in Republican-leaning Autauga County. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:51:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Enough evidence to Oust Hevesi
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- A lawyer appointed by Governor George Pataki has determined there is enough evidence to remove Comptroller Alan Hevesi from office for using a state employee to chauffeur his wife. But he added the likely violations of state law were civil, not criminal (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:15:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Enough evidence to Oust Hevesi
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- A lawyer appointed by Governor George Pataki has determined there is enough evidence to remove Comptroller Alan Hevesi from office for using a state employee to ... (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 11:32:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Evidence supports Hevesi's removal
ALBANY A lawyer appointed by Governor Pataki says there is enough evidence to remove Comptroller Alan Hevesi from office for using a state worker to chauffeur his wife. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:28:03 GMT)
Former Kaufman Co. District Attorney kills self as police try to serve warrant
Former Kaufman County District Attorney Louis "Bill" Conradt Jr. killed himself Sunday as police tried to serve an arrest warrant for soliciting sex with a minor, authorities said. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:38:11 GMT)
Media attorney to fill C.U. board vacancy
By ALEX ROSE arose@delcotimes.com CHESTER -- After 11 months of inaction, Delaware County President Judge Ken Clouse Wednesday appointed Media civil rights attorney Jon J. Auritt to fill the vacant third seat of the Chester Upland School District Special Board of Control. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 12:47:27 GMT)
Rooting out scandal key to attorney general race
SPRINGFIELD - Rooting out public corruption has become the central issue in the upcoming Illinois attorney general's race. As allegations of corruption have become a major issue in this year's gubernatorial race, how to handle it is bleeding into the attorney general contest. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 13:06:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Judge Kitchens is ‘blatantly unfair’
By JIMMIE E. GATES The Associated Press JACKSON – A well-known North Mississippi lawyer has spent more than $5,000 of his own money on ads criticizing a circuit judge seeking re-election. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 14:11:54 GMT)
County attorney to draft ambulance ordinance
NATCHEZ — Adams County may soon have an ordinance to regulate ambulance services. County Attorney Bob Latham said he was planning to have an ordinance that would regulate ambulance services to the board of supervisors this week. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:36:56 GMT)
Flowery Branch lawyer faces up to 22 years for fraud, ID theft
A former metro lawyer who specialized in construction litigation pleaded guilty Monday in federal district court to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:50:31 GMT)
Influential Attorney Inspired Political Party
John Labelle Dies At 91; Helped Prosecute `Mad Dog' Execution Case As chief state's attorney for Hartford County, he helped prosecute a notorious killer. As a politician, he helped forge what has become a Democratic dynasty in town. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:52:51 GMT)
Jury selection Monday in trial of man in lawyer's abduction, rape
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge imposed a gag order as attorneys prepared to seat a jury Monday for a man charged with carjacking and gun possession in the abduction and rape of a Birmingham lawyer. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 16:55:05 GMT)
Lawyer honored for detainee work
SEATTLE — The Navy lawyer who led a successful U.S. Supreme Court challenge of the Bush administration’s military tribunals for Guantanamo detainees has received a Distinguished Alumnus award from Seattle University Law School. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:18:17 GMT)
Attorney General’s Race Ending Where it Began
The race for state attorney general is ending much like it began, with Democrat Jerry Brown maintaining his double digit lead over Republican Chuck Poochigian, and each candidate trying to paint the other as an extremist. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 17:40:59 GMT)
Attorney: Man Tried To Halt Wife's Hired Hitman
The attorney for a man accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill his estranged wife said Monday the husband tried to back out of the plot after he realized what he was doing. Gary Katz, 51, of Sound Beach, was arraigned before state Supreme Court Justice Robert Doyle on an indictment charging him with second-degree conspiracy and second-degree criminal solicitation. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:33:24 GMT)
U.S. attorney to watch votes
United States Attorney David L. Huber announced today that Thomas W. Dyke, an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Kentucky, will lead the efforts of his Office in the connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 7, 2006 general elections. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:39:40 GMT)
Attorney appealing to Alabama Supreme Court
PRATTVILLE, Ala. - An attorney trying to unseat four powerful Democratic state senators plans to appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court for permission to pursue his suit in Republican-leaning Autauga County. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 18:50:42 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing $800,000 from clients
A North Georgia lawyer on Monday pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole $800,000 from clients to pay his bills, make home repairs and cover his girlfriend's rent and utilities. According to the U.S. Attorney's Northern District Office, Charles Femery Peebles of Flowery Branch specialized in construction litigation and represented clients who suffered physical injury and property damage (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:23:42 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $800,000 from Clients
ATLANTA (AP) -- A North Georgia lawyer on Monday pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole $800,000 from clients to pay his bills, make home repairs and cover his girlfriend's rent and utilities. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 19:52:17 GMT)
Attorney Boose turns self in on charges in Masilotti fraud case
FORT PIERCE -- Attorney William Boose, who represented disgraced former County Commission Tony Masilotti in land deals, surrendered to federal authorities on Monday at the U.S. District Court in Fort Pierce and posted $200,000 bond, news partner NewsChannel 5 reported.. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:28:27 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Stealing More Than $800,000 From Clients
ATLANTA -- A north Georgia lawyer pleaded guilty today to federal charges that he stole $800,000 from clients to pay his bills, make home repairs and cover his girlfriend's rent and utilities. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 20:33:42 GMT)
County attorney candidates tout resumes
Nathan Riggs wants Hart Megibben's job as Shelby County attorney. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:17:41 GMT)
Young's Attorney Wants Time To Review Records
An attorney for Toby Young is requesting time to examine medical records before Young faces a federal weapons charge, KMBC's Bev Chapman reported Monday. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:04:01 GMT)
Nation Watches Durham County District Attorney Nifong's Race
District Attorney Mike Nifong's race has captured national attention after he launched an investigation into allegations that three Duke University men's lacrosse players raped a woman hired for a team party. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:20:57 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing $800K
A North Georgia lawyer on Monday pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole $800,000 from clients to pay his bills, make home repairs and cover his girlfriend's rent and utilities. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:34:33 GMT)
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Announces 110th Arrest of Internet Predator by Child & Public Protection Unit in
Attorney General Mike Cox today announced the arrest of Ryan Thomas Fawkes, 31, of Livonia, on charges related to soliciting a minor over the Internet and disseminating lewd materials to a minor. Fawkes, a 7th grade science teacher at the Columbus Middle School located on the east side of Detroit and head coach of the Plymouth-Canton Hockey Association's Midget-level travel team, was arrested (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 22:56:53 GMT)
Attorney general supports Christ Hospital withdrawal
The Ohio attorney general has filed a motion supportive of Christ Hospital's effort to leave the Health Alliance. (Mon, 06 Nov 2006 23:06:35 GMT)
Attorney General and Governor Democratic Candidates Are in Lead, According to Latest Poll
Just one day away from election day and it looks like the Democratic candidates for governor and attorney general are in the lead, according to a final independent poll. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 00:06:45 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $800K
ATLANTA - A North Georgia lawyer on Monday pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole $800,000 from clients to pay his bills, make home repairs and cover his girlfriend's rent and utilities. According to the U.S. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 01:14:49 GMT)
Brookings lawyer faces Codington state’s attorney
BY PLAINSMAN STAFF A Brookings attorney and the Codington County state’s attorney square off Tuesday in the race to fill a Third Judicial Circuit judgeship. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 03:16:18 GMT)
OST tribal attorney dies at 53
Robert Grey Eagle, a longtime tribal attorney, judge and advocate for tribal sovereignty, has died. Grey Eagle, 53, died Saturday at Gordon Memorial Hospital, in Gordon, Neb., after suffering a heart attack, according to his wife, Janeen Lone Hill-Grey Eagle. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 05:14:21 GMT)
Attorney for former Norman man dies
ALEXANDRIA, Va. An attorney for former Norman, Oklahoma, resident Zacarias Moussaoui and for defendants in post-September 11th, 2001, terrorism cases has... (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 05:21:06 GMT)
Jackson awaits attorney appointment
The man accused of directing convicted killer Paul Gordon’s activities in 2004 in Winona is awaiting a decision on his application for a court-appointed attorney. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:10:54 GMT)
Stanley Rothenberg, 76, Lawyer and Ex-Chief of Copyright Group, Dies
Stanley Rothenberg was a lawyer who was an expert in copyright and entertainment law and a past president of the Copyright Society of the U.S.A. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:14:33 GMT)
Slaughter In Iraq Astounded Tampa Lawyer
TAMPA - Tampa lawyer Greg Kehoe spent a year in Iraq helping establish the nation's court system, training judges and coordinating the investigation that culminated with former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's death sentence Sunday. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 06:57:24 GMT)
Correction: Attorney Todd Weiler
Todd Weiler was the attorney representing two legislative candidates who were placed back on the ballot Friday. His last name was misspelled in the story that ran Saturday. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:23:17 GMT)
Coakley, Frisoli face off in race for Attorney General
The contest for attorney general in Massachusetts pits a veteran prosecutor against a private practice lawyer making his first foray into elective politics. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 07:39:53 GMT)
Albany lawyer faces charges
A case is pending against an Albany lawyer accused of impersonating a police officer in Columbus. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:13:12 GMT)
Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law
For baby boomers who spent their formative years glued to the television set—especially on Saturday mornings when Hanna-Barbera cartoons dominated the airwaves—Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" series Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law offers a cheerfully subversive stroll down memory lane. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 08:18:22 GMT)
Defense lawyer withdraws in windshield attack case
EAST BROOKFIELD - The court-appointed lawyer for a former Hubbardston man accused of throwing rocks and bottles from his car at vehicles on Route 49 in September has been removed from the case. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:45:00 GMT)
Lawyer denies driver was drunk
CLINTON - The lawyer for a Leominster man accused in the drunken driving death of an Atlantic Union College student struck on Route 70 in Lancaster Friday evening says his client, Michael P. Duprey, had not been drinking or using drugs, but simply did not see the man until it was too late. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:58:34 GMT)
City lawyer in court veil row
A MUSLIM lawyer from Coventry was involved in an extraordinary courtroom incident when a judge asked her to remove her veil. The woman refused and walked out. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:11:36 GMT)
Shawano/Menominee County District Attorney Q&A
The following is a Q&A the Shawano Leader did with Shawano/Menominee County District Attorney candidates Greg Parker and Mary Harper in August. The text originally ran in the Aug. 29 edition. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 10:15:25 GMT)
A lawyer on campus
P. Mark Ghan, 53, was recently appointed as the new Vice President of Human Resources and General Counsel for Western Nevada Community College. During his 21 years as a lawyer Ghan has worked with the Nevada Attorney General's Office doing civil and... (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:03:07 GMT)
Manager, Attorney Get 7% Raise
LAKELAND - Lakeland city commissioners gave City Manager Doug Thomas and City Attorney Tim McCausland 7 percent salary increases Monday. Thomas, already the highest-paid administrator at City Hall, will now make $171,665 annually. McCausland's increase means he will make $158,267 a year. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:03:24 GMT)
Delay to keep attorney jailed through holidays
Mississippi Gulf Coast attorney Paul S. Minor will spend the holiday season in jail after his trial was pushed back Monday until January. Minor's attorney said they didn't want to have the trial during the holiday season, fearing jurors may be preoccupied. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:11:40 GMT)
Frank Dunham -- lawyer for Moussaoui, Hamdi
Frank W. Dunham Jr., who fought for Zacarias Moussaoui and other well-known terrorism suspects as the first federal public defender in Alexandria, Va., died Nov. 3 of brain cancer at his Alexandria home. He was 64. A longtime Northern Virginia lawyer... (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 11:53:39 GMT)
A lawyer's favor led to lengthy art battle
TEANECK -- When a Los Angeles lawyer was asked to give legal advice to a family friend about some long-lost artwork, he did not envision a seven-year odyssey during which he would sue a foreign government and argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 12:07:57 GMT)
Rooting out scandal key to attorney general race
SPRINGFIELD - Rooting out public corruption has become the central issue in the upcoming Illinois attorney general's race. As allegations of corruption have become a major issue in this year's gubernatorial race, how to handle it is bleeding into the attorney general contest. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 13:21:56 GMT)
Cox, Williams vie for attorney general's office
Voters were deciding Tuesday between an ex-Marine and Army veteran for the attorney general's job. Incumbent Mike Cox, Michigan's first Republican attorney general since 1954, was... (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:27:58 GMT)
Concord lawyer _ school board member _ disbarred
CONCORD, N.H. A Concord (New Hampshire) lawyer who is seeking re-election today as a school board member, has been disbarred. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 16:49:24 GMT)
Concord lawyer and school board member loses law license
A lawyer who was seeking reelection Tuesday as a school board member has been disbarred by the state Supreme Court. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:15:11 GMT)
County attorney candidates tout resumes
Nathan Riggs wants Hart Megibben's job as Shelby County attorney. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:02:42 GMT)
McDaniel, DeLay Face Off For Attorney General's Post
Democrat Dustin McDaniel and Republican Gunner DeLay are facing off today for the state attorney general's post. McDaniel a state representative from Jonesboro, has proposed stricter penalties for document fraud as a way to combat illegal immigration. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:17:35 GMT)
Man accused of sexually assaulting child live on web can't get fair trial: lawyer
ST. THOMAS, Ont. (CP) - The lawyer for a man accused of sexually assaulting a young child live on the Internet says his client can't get a fair trial. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:25:00 GMT)
Teen's lawyer hails Nunavut court ruling
Nunavut lawyer Chris Debicki, who challenged the territory's Child and Family Services Act, is pleased the court has ruled in his teenage client's favour. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:33:26 GMT)
Attorney General debate still rolling as polls open
TOPEKA -- A noisy debate over abortion records remained the backdrop for a bitter attorney general's race as voters decided Tuesday whether Republican incumbent Phill Kline would serve a second term. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 19:45:29 GMT)
Nigeria: Ladoja - AC Blasts Attorney-General
The Action Congress (AC), yesterday, condemned the declaration of the Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bayo Ojo, staying immediate implementation of the Court of Appeal judgment nullifying the impeachment of Senator Rasheed Ladoja as Governor of Oyo State. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:23:29 GMT)
Darfur lawyer receives top award
A Darfur lawyer receives a top human rights award after 20 years representing Sudan's poor. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:24:33 GMT)
Lawyer calls 282 sex and child porn charges against Ontario man overblown
OSHAWA, Ont. (CP) - The impression created by the almost 300 sex and child pornography charges laid against an Ontario man is misleading, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:30:00 GMT)
Attorney for Woman Widowed at Municipal Air Show Calls Demand for Litigation Costs ‘Mean’, ‘Vile’
The attorney for a widow whose husband was killed in an air show at Livermore Municipal Airport expressed outrage yesterday at the city’s recent demand for litigation costs. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:40:58 GMT)
Van Hollen, Falk Face Off In Attorney General Race
Voters have a choice between politician or prosecutor to be the state's next attorney general. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 20:52:03 GMT)
Garcia Defense Attorney Cross-Examines DNA Expert
Defense attorney Robert Blazier picked up where he left off Monday: challenging Department of Justice DNA expert and prosecution witness Shawn Kacer on Kacer’s DNA findings and test results. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 21:29:09 GMT)
Uganda: Kasulu Takes Lawyer to Court Over Shs92 Million
Former proprietor of the defunct Property Masters Patrick Kasulu has taken a second lawyer, David Nyote, to the Law Council Disciplinary Committee accusing him of stealing his Shs92 million. (Tue, 07 Nov 2006 23:21:40 GMT)
Lawyer lashes out at media, police
ST. THOMAS — The lawyer for a man charged with sexually assaulting his child live on the Internet blasted the police, the community and the media today for jeopardizing his client’s right to a fair trial. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:40:47 GMT)
Coakley Becomes First Female State Attorney General
Middlesex County District Attorney Martha Coakley, 53, claimed victory early Tuesday, becoming the first woman attorney general elected in Massachusetts after polls showed her with 64 percent of the vote to her opponent Larry Frisoli's 36 percent with only 2 percent of the precincts reporting. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:58:01 GMT)
Lawyer in TV 'sting' commits suicide
A Texas lawyer shot himself dead after being caught by an internet paedophile sting set up by a television programme. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 01:58:04 GMT)
Coakley Becomes First Female State Attorney General
Middlesex County District Attorney Martha Coakley, 53, claimed victory early Tuesday, becoming the first woman attorney general elected in Massachusetts (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:13:01 GMT)
Agriculture Commissioner Bronson easily beats South Florida lawyer
In the low-key race for agriculture commissioner, incumbent Charles Bronson, a Republican and former rancher, easily beat Democratic challenger Eric Copeland, a Miami-Dade lawyer and political newcomer. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:13:54 GMT)
McCollum opens lead over Campbell for attorney general
MIAMI -- Republican Bill McCollum, making his third try at winning statewide office, took a solid lead Tuesday over Democrat Skip Campbell in the race for Florida attorney general. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 02:28:37 GMT)
Lawyer admits stealing $800,000 from clients
A North Georgia lawyer on Monday pleaded guilty to federal charges that he stole $800,000 from clients to pay his bills, make home repairs and cover his girlfriend's rent and utilities. According to the U.S. Attorney's Northern District Office, Charles Femery Peebles of Flowery Branch specialized in construction litigation and represented clients who suffered physical injury and property damage (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 03:08:30 GMT)
McCollum beats Campbell for Florida attorney general
Republican Bill McCollum will be Florida's attorney general, easily winning the contest against Walter ''Skip'' Campbell, a Broward County attorney. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:14:04 GMT)
Gansler wins race for attorney general
Montgomery Co. Democrat posts comfortable victory against Rolle Douglas F. Gansler, a Montgomery County Democrat, has won the Maryland attorney general's race over Republican Scott L. Rolle. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:15:15 GMT)
Biden wins Delaware attorney general race
Beau Biden, son of Delaware's senior U.S. senator, was elected attorney general Tuesday, overcoming questions raised by Republicans about his qualifications and possibly signaling the birth of a new political dynasty. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 04:32:54 GMT)
Freeman wins back job as Hennepin County attorney
Mike Freeman, the son of one of the historic founders of the DFL, got his old job back Tuesday when he reclaimed the office of Hennepin County Attorney, a post he had held for eight years in the 1990s. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:08:34 GMT)
Attorney finalists revealed
WESTBOROUGH -- The town released the names of the finalists for its new town attorney position Monday, a week after Worcester Superior Court ordered officials to do so. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:15:05 GMT)
Marzen outs incumbent Dettmer in Floyd County attorney race
CHARLES CITY — Charles City attorney Jesse Marzen, an Independent candidate, has ousted incumbent County Attorney Marilyn Dettmer. Vote tallies today were 2,483 for Marzen, 27; 1,808 for Democrat Normand Klemesrud, 59; and 1,804 for Dettmer, 60, a Republican. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:18:38 GMT)
Circuit Court Judge District 19: Third time's a charm for attorney Pegg
After decades of work in criminal law and two failed bids for a judgeship, Vero Beach attorney Bob Pegg on Tuesday emerged as the winner of the race for the newly created 19th Circuit judge seat. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:23:07 GMT)
Morrison ousts Kline in bitter attorney general's race
Democrat Paul Morrison ousted Republican Phill Kline from the attorney general's office Tuesday night, winning over voters upset with Kline for pursuing patient records from two abortion clinics. Kline's race for a second term received national attention because of the abortion records dispute. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 05:36:25 GMT)
Lawyer Persists with Tax Scheme; Now Heads to Jail
Washington (Nov. 8, 2006) - Florida lawyer Milton Baxley II, was sentenced to 18 months in prison and a $10,000 fine for committing contempt of court by violating an injunction barring him from promoting a tax scheme. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 06:38:45 GMT)
Attorney General Race Won't Be Decided Until Later Wednesday
It appears Wisconsin residents will go to bed without knowing who the next attorney general will be. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 07:37:02 GMT)
L.A. city attorney to sue hospitals that dump patients on skid row
Ten sites are identified for possible legal action after talks between facilities and L.A. city attorney break down. After a year of investigation, the Los Angeles city attorney's office has identified 10 hospitals it suspects of dumping discharged patients on skid row and is now preparing to take legal action to stop the practice, according to two sources familiar with the planned litigation. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:08:37 GMT)
Lawyer fears real killer walked free
The man responsible for the grisly murder of a Calgary woman 27 years ago may still be on the loose while her convicted killer remains in prison, a lawyer said yesterday. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 08:56:29 GMT)
Lone Republican to be replaced by lawyer, 43, in District 4
Jim Scott, once one of Florida's most powerful politicians, lost his District 4 Broward County Commission seat to lawyer Ken Keechl -- Scott's first loss in 30 years. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:14:37 GMT)
British tribunal hearing interrupted as lawyer refuses to remove veil
LONDON (AP) - A Muslim lawyer was at the centre of another controversy in Britain over the wearing of full-face veils on Wednesday after she twice refused to remove it during a hearing, leading the judge to adjourn the case. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 09:40:00 GMT)
Dann leads Montgomery in attorney general race
Columbus- Betty Montgomery, once considered the Republicans' only sure bet for a statewide government seat, was trailing in a fierce battle for attorney general with upset-minded Democrat Marc Dann. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:00:39 GMT)
British lawyer's veil adjourns case
The judge has adjourned a case after a lawyer twice refused to remove her full-face veil during an immigration hearing in central England. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:35:35 GMT)
Curry defeats Moore for a 2nd time in district attorney's race
After a heated campaign that was one of the most expensive in Tarrant County, long-serving District Attorney Tim Curry defeated two-time Democratic challenger Terri Moore, as other Republican incumbents in the county won easy victories. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 10:37:33 GMT)
Lawyer behind court veil row
THIS is the Muslim lawyer from Coventry caught up in a row over her veil. Shabnam Mughal walked out of a court after a judge asked her to remove the veil because he couldn't hear what she was saying. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:11:52 GMT)
McCollum defeats Campbell to become state attorney general
Republican Bill McCollum defeated veteran Broward state legislator Walter "Skip" Campbell to be Florida's next attorney general. McCollum gave a victory speech shortly before 11 p.m. after Democratic candidate Campbell called to concede. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 11:44:26 GMT)
Van Hollen Defeats Falk For State Attorney
Keying on his background as a hardened prosecutor, J.B. Van Hollen defeated Kathleen Falk to win the job of state attorney general Tuesday. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:18:39 GMT)
Brown new attorney general
Jerry Brown, the former two-term California governor and political iconoclast, will return to Sacramento as the state's attorney general after defeating Republican opponent Chuck Poochigian in Tuesday's election. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 13:23:31 GMT)
Man who broke into lawyer's car gets 30-day prison term
A man who burglarized a car belonging to a lawyer pleaded guilty yesterday in the Superior Court. Antonio I. Sablan, 44, signed a plea agreement and pleaded guilty to theft. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:06:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Genentech owes doctor
Genentech Inc. owes more than $61 million to a Pennsylvania ophthalmologist who claims the company used his research to develop the drug Lucentis for degenerative eye disease, the doctor's lawyer (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 14:41:20 GMT)
Muslim lawyer refuses to remove veil during hearing in British court
A Muslim lawyer refused a judge's orders to remove her full-face veil during a hearing, lending more fuel to an increasingly contentious debate in Britain over the right of women to wear the garments. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:02:10 GMT)
Saddam Lawyer: Green Zone Office Trashed
A defense lawyer in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial demanded Wednesday that the court investigate the alleged ransacking of the defense team's office in the U.S.-controlled Green Zone. Saddam and the six co-defendants have been on trial since August for their roles in a crackdown against Kurdish guerrillas in the late 1980s. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:18:14 GMT)
Muslim Lawyer Refuses to Remove Veil
A Muslim lawyer refused a judge's orders to remove her full-face veil during a hearing, lending more fuel to an increasingly contentious debate in Britain over the right of women to wear the garments. Shabnam Mughal, 27, insisted she had the right to... (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 17:35:01 GMT)
Independent takes Floyd County attorney's race
CHARLES CITY --- The verdict is in, and Floyd County has a new county attorney. Voters chose Jesse Marzen, 27, of Charles City, over incumbent Marilyn Dettmer, a Republican, and Normand Klemesrud, a Democrat and former county attorney. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 18:26:14 GMT)
Thaksin Lawyer: Family Will Fight Taxes
Ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's family will fight the Thai Revenue Department's decision to hold Thaksin's two children responsible for taxes on a controversial multimillion-dollar deal initially billed as tax-free, a lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 19:25:38 GMT)
Cox wins re-election as Michigan attorney general
DETROIT -- Republican Attorney General Mike Cox went to bed with a comfortable re-election victory over Democrat Amos Williams, avoiding the anxiety of a tight race like he had four... (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 19:57:55 GMT)
Heed wins Cheshire County attorney spot
Former state Attorney General Peter Heed is back in public office. Heed won his bid to become Cheshire County attorney. That's the job he had before becoming attorney general. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:15:09 GMT)
Birmingham lawyer IDs abductor in federal court
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A lawyer whose armed abduction was videotaped in May testified Wednesday she didn't previously know the man on trial in the case, and she denied defense claims that she paid the man to grab her in a parking lot outside her office. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:28:16 GMT)
Attorney general s office to Lehigh Valley College: Settle or face court
The Pennsylvania attorney general's office has moved to fine Lehigh Valley College after investigating the school for violating state consumer protection laws, the college's corporate parent said in a financial filing. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:41:34 GMT)
Heed wins Cheshire County attorney spot
KEENE, N.H. Former (New Hampshire) Attorney General Peter Heed is back in public office. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:48:43 GMT)
Heed wins Cheshire County attorney spot
KEENE, N.H. Former (New Hampshire) Attorney General Peter Heed is back in public office. Heed won his bid to become Cheshire County attorney. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:50:22 GMT)
Court grapples with lawyer's veil
London: A Muslim lawyer was at the centre of another controversy in Britain over the wearing of full-face veils yesterday after she twice refused to remove one during a hearing, leading the judge to adjourn the case. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 21:05:01 GMT)
Man Accused In Beloit Slaying Fires Attorney, Faces New Charge
The Beloit man charged in the March slaying of a Janesville woman last week fired his attorney and allegedly punched a deputy the same day. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:04:05 GMT)
Slain racer's lawyer tells of vitriolic litigation with defendant
PASADENA, Calif. A lawyer who once represented slain racing legend Mickey Thompson testified today that a legal battle between his client and the former business partner now on trial for murder was the most vitriolic litigation he ever encountered (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:07:57 GMT)
Lawyer says innuendo was used to freeze former Hollinger executive's assets
VANCOUVER (CP) - Court documents used to place a freeze on former Hollinger executive David Radler's assets are "scandalous" and "unfair innuendo," his lawyer told B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Nov 2006 23:46:52 GMT)
Lawyer testifies in Thompson murder case
A lawyer who once represented slain racing legend Mickey Thompson described on Wednesday a vitriolic court battle over soured business ties between the driver and the former business partner who is now charged in his killing. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 01:22:36 GMT)
Slain racer's lawyer tells of vitriolic litigation with former partner accused in his death
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) -A lawyer who once represented slain racing legend Mickey Thompson described on Wednesday a vitriolic court battle over soured business ties between the driver and the former business partner who is now charged in his killing. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 02:04:52 GMT)
Birmingham lawyer IDs abductor in federal court
A lawyer whose armed abduction was videotaped in May testified Wednesday she didn't previously know the man on trial in the case, and she denied defense claims that she paid ... (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 03:05:19 GMT)
County attorney lost -- no, wait a minute, he won
DULUTH — A data inputting error early Wednesday morning resulted in an apparent victory, for a few hours, for Melanie Ford over incumbent Alan Mitchell in the St. Louis County Attorney race. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:18:10 GMT)
Defense attorney denies IBM involvement in China Construction Bankbribery case
Shanghai. November 9. INTERFAX-CHINA - The defense attorney of former China Construction Bank chairman Zhang Enzhao denied IBM's involvement in the bank's ongoing bribery case, local media reported. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:02:56 GMT)
Slain racer's lawyer tells of vitriolic litigation with defendant
PASADENA, 6:25 p.m. Nov. 8 (AP): A lawyer who once represented slain racing legend Mickey Thompson testified Wednesday that a legal battle between his client and the former business partner now on trial for murder was the most vitriolic litigation he ever encountered (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:05:12 GMT)
High-Profile Attorney's Lifestyle at Issue in Appeal of Slashed Child Support
Court documents don't say whether high-profile attorney Willie Gary flew to Atlanta for court proceedings on his Boeing 737, which has a gold-plated sink, or the original "Wings of Justice," his slightly-less-luxurious Gulfstream. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:11:21 GMT)
Lawyer's Defamation Claim Over 'Under-Aged Girls' Allegations Proceeds
Calling a lawyer whose modeling business Web site linked to pornography a "pornographer" does not constitute slander per se, but saying that he "lives with under-aged girls" may be an actionable offense, a Manhattan judge has ruled. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:11:31 GMT)
Former attorney general to speak
John Ashcroft's efforts against crime and terrorism as U.S. attorney general make him the right choice to speak at the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting, chamber president Gerald Cook said Wednesday. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:15:03 GMT)
Attorney: Traffic signal not working
FAIRFIELD — The pre-emptive traffic signal device at Michael Lane and Ohio 4 had malfunctioned five days before the Aug. 2 accident that killed a 73-year-old Fairfield woman, the attorney of a firefighter charged with vehicular manslaughter said Wednesday in Municipal Court. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:33:15 GMT)
Britain: Lawyer Refuses to Remove Veil in Court
A Muslim lawyer refused a judge?s orders to remove her full-face veil during a hearing, lending more fuel to an increasingly contentious debate in Britain over the wearing of veils. The lawyer, Shabnam Mughal, 27, insisted that she had the right to wear the veil at an immigration tribunal hearing in Stoke-on-Trent, in central England. Judge George Glossop had asked her to remove it, saying he (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 05:45:48 GMT)
Lawyer's Defamation Claim Over 'Under-Aged Girls' Allegations Proceeds
Calling a lawyer whose modeling business Web site linked to pornography a "pornographer" does not constitute slander per se, but saying that he "lives with under-aged girls" may be an actionable offense, a Manhattan judge has ruled. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:53:59 GMT)
High-Profile Attorney's Lifestyle at Issue in Appeal of Slashed Child Support
Court documents don't say whether high-profile attorney Willie Gary flew to Atlanta for court proceedings on his Boeing 737 or the "Wings of Justice," his slightly-less-luxurious Gulfstream. (Thu, 09 Nov 2006 07:53:59 GMT)
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