Attorney News Nov 2006
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Klemme city attorney: Mayor has power to hire public works director
KLEMME — Klemme City Attorney Gary Berkland told a group of about 30 citizens Monday that Mayor Ron Tannahill has the power under the city code to hire a new public works director without council input or approval. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:18:27 GMT)
Teacher did nothing wrong, attorney says
TAZEWELL -- A Bland County high school teacher accused of sneaking into a burial vault with two cheerleaders and handling the bones of a corpse is simply a cemetery tourist who did nothing wrong, her attorney asserted yesterday. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:24:39 GMT)
Lawyer tapped to lead Tulane's water resources law institute
Mark Davis, a lawyer who has served as executive director of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana for 14 years, has been named director of the new Institute on Water Resources Law and Policy at Tulane Law School. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 06:58:58 GMT)
Brothers’ attorney wants to see personnel records
WOODSTOCK – An attorney for two brothers charged with concocting a story about police brutality in Marengo wants to see the accused officer’s personnel records from another department where he has worked. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:01:06 GMT)
Pa. prison system top lawyer charged in DUI hit-and-run
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The state prison system's highest-ranking lawyer was charged Monday with crashing his car into a pregnant driver's minivan while drunk, then fleeing the scene. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:06:13 GMT)
Pa. prison system's top lawyer charged in DUI hit-and-run
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The state prison system's highest-ranking lawyer was charged Monday with crashing his car into the back of a pregnant driver's minivan while drunk, then fleeing the scene. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 07:07:24 GMT)
Mike Arroyo's lawyer defends arrest attempt on reporter
A lawyer of President Arroyo's husband on Tuesday defended the attempt of five plainclothes policemen to serve a warrant of arrest against a Malacañan reporter inside the palace compound, saying it was a legal act. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:52:58 GMT)
Boonton attorney's legacy: A comfy place for jurors, court clerks to do their work
MORRISTOWN -- Attorney Nelson C. Doland Jr. was the kind of person who left his mark on the Morris County landscape. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:15:17 GMT)
Worcester state's attorney Todd up by 16 votes after latest count
SNOW HILL -- The race for Worcester County state's attorney will come down to the wire as a count of provisional and absentee ballots Monday gave incumbent Joel Todd a 16-vote lead over his opponent, his widest yet. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:39:39 GMT)
District Attorney-elect Early hires public relations aide
WORCESTER - Joseph D. Early Jr.'s first move as district attorney-elect has been to hire a community relations worker, a campaign promise he made and a first for the office in more than 30 years. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:45:19 GMT)
Lawyer pulls bid to buy Northboro's rights to 'town hall'
NORTHBORO - A local lawyer has withdrawn a proposal to purchase the town's option of buying the building known as "old town hall," at 4 West Main St. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:47:57 GMT)
Streeper had no duty to render aid, attorney says
The attorney for a Bismarck man convicted in March of manslaughter argued Monday that a jury should not have heard evidence regarding his client's failure to come to the aid of a 16-year-old Mandan girl who died of a drug overdose. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:21:08 GMT)
Griham guilty in lawyer's abduction
Jurors Monday convicted Dedrick Griham of abducting a Birmingham lawyer at gunpoint May 31, rejecting his testimony that the abduction was staged with the help of a crack-smoking prostitute. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:29:34 GMT)
Attorney general's approval needed in Aryan sentencing
Prosecutors will need the U.S. attorney general to sign off on stringent communication restrictions being sought as part of the sentencing of four Aryan Brotherhood leaders convicted of murder, conspiracy and racketeering, a federal judge said Monday. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:25:44 GMT)
Judge says former Fumo aide may keep lawyer
A federal judge says a former aide charged with trying to obstruct the probe of State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo may keep his lawyer - even though prosecutors argued that lawyer might be conflicted over whether to serve Fumo's interests, or the aide's. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 11:37:30 GMT)
Lawyer Black investigated for taxes
The Internal Revenue Service on Monday confirmed it is investigating lawyer David Black for possible tax evasion between 2001 and 2005. The IRS also released a list of items seized Nov. 8 when agents raided businesses and a home owned by David Black, head of the Black, Black and Black law firm. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:52:31 GMT)
Attorney says teacher did nothing wrong in crypt visit
TAZEWELL, Va. The attorney for a Bland County high school teacher accused of sneaking into a burial vault with two students and handling the bones of a corpse -- says she did nothing wrong. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:34:35 GMT)
Attorney says teacher did nothing wrong in crypt visit
TAZEWELL, Va. The attorney for a Bland County high school teacher accused of sneaking into a burial vault with two students and handling the bones of a corpse... (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:35:37 GMT)
U.S. attorney general making first local visit
U.S. Attorney General Alberto S. Gonzales is scheduled to be in Buffalo today, making his first visit to Western New York since taking office in February 2005. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:52:37 GMT)
Veil lawyer gives court case a miss
A COVENTRY lawyer at the centre of a national storm over wearing a full-face veil didn't show up for court yesterday. Muslim Shabnam Mughal, aged 27, had been expected back in court a week after she refused an immigration tribunal judge's request to remove her veil. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:26:57 GMT)
Female lawyer sues firm for discrimination
A Pittsburgh lawyer has filed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against her firm. Alyson Kirleis, a shareholder with Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, filed the claim last week in U.S. District Court, alleging that the firm is a hostile environment for female attorneys. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 15:37:30 GMT)
Prison system's top lawyer is charged in traffic accident
DUI ALLEGATION Prison system lawyer charged HARRISBURG -- The state prison system's highest-ranking lawyer was charged with crashing his car into the back of a pregnant driver's minivan while drunk, then fleeing the scene. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:11:01 GMT)
Lawyer was avid sportsman
ROCKFORD -- As a corporate lawyer, Terry Moran was instrumental in helping companies such as Gentex and X-Rite get off the ground. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:07:39 GMT)
Knoxville Attorney Cited for Assault at McDonald's
A prominent Knox County defense attorney is facing an assault charge this afternoon after an incident Monday night on "The Strip". (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:08:42 GMT)
Attorney Says Teacher Did Nothing Wrong in Crypt Visit
TAZEWELL, Va. (AP) - The attorney for a Bland County high school teacher accused of sneaking into a burial vault with two students and handling the bones of a corpse -- says she did nothing wrong. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:08:56 GMT)
Aishwarya has no knowledge of Euro-containing packet: Lawyer
Actress Aishwarya Rai's lawyer today said his client has no knowledge of the packet that was addressed to her containing 23,000 euros and she has not been summoned by the Customs department for questioning in this regard. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:21:34 GMT)
Ghent attorney Shallo named to board of Kinderhook bank
National Union Bank of Kinderhook has named a Ghent attorney and certified public accountant to its board of directors. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:30:02 GMT)
Attorney Shows Up To Court Having Drunk Alcohol
A kidnapping suspect gets a lucky break after his attorney showed up to court after drinking alcohol. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:28:01 GMT)
Attorney Shows Up To Court Having Drunk Alcohol
A kidnapping suspect got a lucky break after his attorney showed up to court after drinking alcohol. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:49:22 GMT)
Creamy layer: Attorney General's opinion sought
NEW DELHI: : The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Dalit Affairs has sought the Attorney General's opinion on the recent Supreme Court judgment, which held that the "creamy layer" among the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes be excluded from the ... (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:19:25 GMT)
Gambia: New Attorney General Appointed
Kebba Sanyang, Principal Magistrate of the Kanifing Magistrate court was yesterday appointed as the Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice with effect from November 13, 2006. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:23:47 GMT)
Accused kidnapper free, tipsy attorney may have helped
A man once charged with kidnapping his wife is free, in part because his attorney showed up tipsy to court. A judge declared a mistrial and the defendant's new lawyer cut a deal with prosecutors. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 20:28:11 GMT)
Nigeria: Lawyer's Law And the Law
It may sound strange to talk of a law distinct from lawyer's law. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:08:47 GMT)
State attorney's office investigating charter-school deal
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office is investigating allegations that came out of an audit of Mater Academy, one of South Florida's largest charter schools, spokesman Ed Griffith said Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:33:10 GMT)
Blunt names his lawyer Missouri's new health director
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Less than 24 hours after announcing the state health director was leaving, Gov. Matt Blunt named his top lawyer as the replacement Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:21:42 GMT)
Lawyer files motions over jail incident
Jefferson City lawyer Sam Trapp on Monday filed a motion in federal court to get more information from the Cole County Jail staff about a Nov. 1 sexual incident there. (Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:40:49 GMT)
Porco’s Attorney Says Jury Broke Rules
Albany, N.Y. - Christopher Porco's attorney asked a judge to set aside his murder conviction. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:15:37 GMT)
7News Follow-Up: Cash Charged by LA Attorney General
A local business owner faces more charges following an investigation by the Louisiana Attorney General's Office. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 01:16:01 GMT)
Attorney General Elect Meets Sheriffs
Just days after the election a newly elected state official is getting a head start in his position, right here in Zanesville. Attorney General Elect Marc Dann joined the Buckeye State Sheriffs Asso... (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:21:24 GMT)
Dassey attorney asks judge to toss boys statements
MANITOWOC The new attorney for the teenager charged in Teresa Halbachs death wants the boys previous statements to police thrown out, and wants the case sent back for a preliminary hearing. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:33:35 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General says no region immune to human trafficking
BUFFALO, N.Y. U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in western New York. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 02:53:55 GMT)
Attorney General Speaks Out On Water Quality
OKLAHOMA CITY -- Attorney General Drew Edmondson, who is suing Arkansas poultry producers over alleged pollution of Oklahoma lakes and streams by chicken litter, said Tuesday the state will face dire consequences if it does not protect the quality of its water. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:25:28 GMT)
Anthony A. Lapham, 70, Former C.I.A. Lawyer, Dies
Anthony A. Lapham was the Central Intelligence Agency?s top lawyer in the 1970s when the agency was reeling from Congressional investigations into questionable and illegal activities. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 04:10:02 GMT)
Aishwarya has no knowledge of Euro-containing packet: Lawyer
Mumbai, Nov 14: Actress Aishwarya Rai's lawyer today said his client has no knowledge of the packet that was addressed to her containing 23,000 euros and she has not been summoned by the Customs department for questioning in this regard. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:02:09 GMT)
Chief says District Attorney cleared L.A. officers in videotaped pepper spraying
LOS ANGELES -- A district attorney's investigation has already cleared police officers of wrongdoing in the pepper-spraying of a handcuffed man in police car that came to light when videotape of the February 2005 incident was released by an attorney this week, police Chief William Bratton said Tuesday. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:15:27 GMT)
JUB attorney: All property owners will pay if bond issue fails
If voters in Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs fail to pass bond issues in those communities next month and a federal court steps in to order improvements to a regional wastewater treatment plant, every property owner in both communities, whether or not they are hooked up to sewer lines, will pay the price of the work and fines, warned an attorney representing the plant's governing board. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:20:08 GMT)
Ash has no knowledge of packet: Lawyer
Actress Aishwarya Rai's lawyer on Tuesday said his client had no knowledge of the packet that was addressed to her containing 23,000 euros and she had not been summoned by the Customs department for questioning in this regard. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:47:39 GMT)
E. Orange attorney cleared in ethics case
An ethics complaint has been dismissed against a prominent East Orange attorney. A three-member panel Monday rejected allegations originally brought by a former client that longtime civil rights lawyer Eldridge Hawkins mishandled her case. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 06:56:07 GMT)
Parliament theft accused too sick to face charges, lawyer says
The lawyer for a 76-year-old man accused of stealing from Queensland Parliament says his client is too sick to face the charges. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:25:51 GMT)
Man on plane wasn't in mood, lawyer says
A lawyer says a California man was not having sex on a Triangle-bound plane. He was just sick on the plane. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:32:12 GMT)
Local attorney Morrow named Bal Masque's King Ormé LXI
Pam Harmon, Bal Masque Mardi Gras Pageant chairman for the Opelousas Garden Club, announced this week that attorney Craig Morrow will rule as King Orme LXI in the 61st annual Bal Masque Mardi Gras Pageant. Theme of the pageant will be "Orme's Kingdom of Utopia." (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:38:50 GMT)
Wilkerson case referred to attorney general
State Senator Dianne Wilkerson has been referred to the attorney general's office for alleged misuse of campaign funds for the second time in four years. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:53:23 GMT)
Dassey attorney asks judge to toss boys statements
MANITOWOC The new attorney for the teenager charged in Teresa Halbachs death wants the boys previous statements to police thrown out, and wants the case sent back for a preliminary hearing. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:20:22 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General says no region immune to human trafficking
BUFFALO, N.Y. U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzales today announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in western New York. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:30:37 GMT)
Attorney General Speaks Out Against Dredging
The Rhode Island Attorney General told environmental officials that a request to dredge in Mount Hope Bay showed "callous disrespect" for residents of the state. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 11:22:35 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer blames lost mail for lost license
A disbarred lawyer who lost reelection to the school board is blaming the post office for losing notices his license was in jeopardy. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:00:14 GMT)
Attorney defends yelling at workers
SHELTON - Thurston County Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Jack Jones said Tuesday he regretted yelling at several female co-workers, but he said the need for precision in dealing with felony criminal cases "sometimes brings out high emotions." (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 12:09:27 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General Says No Region Immune to Human Trafficking
Buffalo, N.Y. (AP) -- On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced the creation of a human trafficking task force in Western New York. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:01:02 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer blames lost mail for lost license
CONCORD, N.H. A disbarred lawyer who lost reelection to the Concord (New Hampshire) school board is blaming the post office for losing notices his license was in jeopardy. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:20:54 GMT)
Assistant state attorney dies while hiking Mount Helena
HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Authorities say a chief assistant state attorney for Palm Beach County died while hiking Mount Helena. The coroner's office says Kenneth Selvig appears to have suffered a heart attack Monday. Relatives have requested an autopsy not be performed. (Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:25:21 GMT)
Assistant State Attorney Fired
Prosecutor Angela Corey was abruptly fired on Wednesday, signaling what could be the first political jab of what's expected to be a hotly contested race for state attorney. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:12:59 GMT)
New Jersey Backs Super/Best Lawyer Ad Ban but Hints at Flexibility in Application
New Jersey's attorney general says the state's high court would be right if it stood firm on a ban on advertising linked to The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. Ads touting a lawyer's selection as "best" or "super" are inherently misleading, aren't protected by the First Amendment and fall afoul of New Jersey's Rules of Professional Conduct, the attorney general's office says in a (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 07:53:42 GMT)
'BRIBERY' JUDGE'S LAWYER CALLS IT QUITS
The lawyer who battled on behalf of disgraced Brooklyn Judge Gerald Garson for more than three years - at one point scoring his client a sweet deal - bowed out yesterday, citing personal reasons. "I have represented Mr. Garson for 31/2 years,"... (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 10:28:36 GMT)
Second charge filed against West Fargo lawyer
A second sexual misconduct charge has been filed against West Fargo lawyer David Overboe. The 63-year-old Overboe is accused of grabbing and kissing a client as she was leaving his office, and offering to take her to Mexico. He's charged w (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:33:07 GMT)
Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling on Middle Eastern appearance
LOS ANGELES, 6:12 a.m. Nov. 17 (AP): A student who was shocked by a campus police officer's Taser gun after he refused to show ID at a UCLA library thought he was being singled out by the officer because of his Middle Eastern appearance, his lawyer said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:15:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling
A student stunned by a campus police officer's Taser gun after he refused to show ID at a UCLA library thought he was being singled out by the officer because of his Middle Eastern appearance, his lawyer said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:50:46 GMT)
Indianapolis Attorney Directly Impacted by O. J. Simpson Book
By Mary McDermott Former football great O.J. Simpson has written a new book called "If I Did It" and the book's publisher calls it Simpson's "confession." An Indianapolis attorney has a special reason to be concerned. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:59:25 GMT)
Attorney: Lawsuit alleging 'white flight' in breakup of Chicago-area schools league settled
CHICAGO, 5:39 a.m. Nov. 17 (AP): A civil rights lawsuit alleging that racism led more than two dozen high schools to pull out of a suburban Chicago athletic league and create predominantly white leagues has been settled, an attorney said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:02:16 GMT)
Judge: Detainee can't speak to attorney
A suspected terrorist who spent years in a secret CIA prison is not allowed to speak to a civilian attorney until an appeals court decides what rights military detainees have, a federal judge said Friday. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:13:56 GMT)
CPO waiting for Ombud's reply on case of lawyer in bribe raps
THE City Prosecutor's Office (CPO) is still waiting for the reply of Ombudsman Mindanao to proceed with the preliminary investigation on the case of the government lawyer charged of direct and indirect bribery and obstruction of justice. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:21:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Student hit by Taser thought officer was racial profiling
A lawyer for the student Tasered by U-C-L-A police after he refused requests to show his I-D card thought he was being singled out because of his Middle Eastern appearance. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:58:23 GMT)
Admit guilt in writing or be disbarred, society tells lawyer
A Halifax-area lawyer is being allowed to resign from his profession if he admits to defrauding clients out of almost $200,000. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 17:58:23 GMT)
Attorney General Drew Edmondson Looks For Relatives Of Tulsa Murder Victims
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson is looking for the relatives of two of the four Tulsans who were killed by condemned killer Corey Duane Hamilton. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:41:00 GMT)
Ghana: La Mantse vs Attorney General's Land Case Adjourned to Nov. 22
AN ACCRA Fast Track Court yesterday adjourned the case involving the Chief of La and the Attorney General to November 22, 2006. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:51:12 GMT)
Shelton lawyer nominated for federal judgeship in Tacoma
Benjamin H. Settle, a lawyer specializing in municipal and administrative law in Shelton, has been nominated for the federal bench in Tacoma following White House rejection... (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:05:20 GMT)
Attorney accused of KCSO death could face second-degree murder charge
The man accused in the traffic death of a Kern County Sheriff’s deputy could face a second-degree murder charge. Daniel Willsey, an attorney, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:15:22 GMT)
Attorney alerts parish of conflict
Jacques Cousin, the attorney for the Paul Bourgeois family that wants to donate 50 acres of lakefront property to the parish for the Eagle Point Park project near Jeanerette, has alerted parish government his personal representation of the family during negotiations could become a conflict of interest, because Cousin is also an assistant district attorney for the parish. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:33:53 GMT)
Attorney: Woman charged with killing twins needs treatment
(Moncks Corner-AP) November 17, 2006 - A defense attorney says a Berkeley County woman accused of killing her twin sons should be released from jail for mental health treatment. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 20:43:56 GMT)
Admit guilt in writing or be disbarred, society tells lawyer
A Halifax-area lawyer is being allowed to resign from his profession if he admits to defrauding clients out of almost $200,000. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:13:47 GMT)
Judge removes attorney
Judge Charles Sandoval, of the 380th District Court, removed 25-year-old Kosoul Chanthakoummane's court-appointed attorney because of lack of qualification guidelines on capital murder cases, court officials said. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:15:49 GMT)
Lawyer Disputes Claims of Sex on Plane
Lawyer Disputes Feds' Claim That His Client Engaged in 'Overt Sexual Activity' on Airliner (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:22:29 GMT)
Benton district attorney resigns
CORVALLIS — After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing issues with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:58:35 GMT)
Lawyer of Accused School Shooter Suffers Possible Stroke
Right now, a lawyer's illness is not expected to delay the trial for a Campbell County teen accused of murder. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:38:34 GMT)
Lawyer Sentenced For Stealing $1 Million Of Clients' Money
A lawyer accused of stealing more than $1 million from clients was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison Friday. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:33:35 GMT)
Waterloo Attorney Suspended, Didn't Pay Taxes
DES MOINES - A Waterloo attorney who prepares tax returns is suspended, for failing to file his own taxes. Gary Iversen didn't file federal or state income tax returns from 1992 through 2001. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:50:49 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from clients
A Mont Vernon lawyer was sentenced Friday to at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $1 million from clients. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:45:57 GMT)
Power of attorney is not just for the elderly
WHAT age of person signs a power of attorney document? Someone approaching retirement? Someone already in retirement? (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:48:11 GMT)
Attorney says case against Weary should be dropped
HOUSTON Fred Weary's attorney says the misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against the Houston Texans guard should be dropped. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 02:06:25 GMT)
Attorney says case against Weary should be dropped
HOUSTON Fred Weary's attorney says the misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against the Houston Texans guard should be dropped. Weary was shot with a Taser... (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 02:13:08 GMT)
Jackson Attorney Admits Involvement in Drive-By Shooting
A Jackson attorney pleads guilty to her role in a drive-by shooting last year. Judith Kristie Smith pled guilty to accessory after the fact in the May 2005 shooting at the Ridgeland Krystal drive through. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:11:08 GMT)
State Supreme Court: City lawyer put on board
A Pittsburgh area lawyer has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board by the state Supreme Court. Charlotte S. Jefferies, a 1980 graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, will serve a three-year term. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:08:10 GMT)
Attorney: Mother charged with killing twins needs treatment
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - A mother accused of killing her twin sons has postpartum depression and should be released from jail to receive treatment, her attorney told a judge. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:25:42 GMT)
District attorney resigns, citing problems with judge
After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing problems with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:10:32 GMT)
Benton district attorney resigns
CORVALLIS — After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing issues with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:28:36 GMT)
Attorney says case against Weary should be dropped
HOUSTON Fred Weary's attorney says the misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against the Houston Texans guard should be dropped. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:38:06 GMT)
Fuentes' attorney to file appeal
SUNBURY — Convicted killer Fredil O. Fuentes apparently wasted his time filing a motion for court transcripts of his Northumberland County trial because his attorney had already filed a similar motion in preparation for an appeal. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:38:27 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. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:18:04 GMT)
Local: Lawyer to serve 10 to 20 years
NASHUA - A lawyer who admitted to stealing more than $1 million from several clients was sentenced Friday to serve 10 to 20 years in prison. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Telegraph Staff (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:22:47 GMT)
Williams sisters reneged: lawyer
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Venus and Serena Williams reneged on a deal to play in a 2001 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match, costing the promoters millions, a lawyer claimed yesterday during opening statements in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the sisters and their father. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:00:55 GMT)
Lawyer in Cape case eyes retrial
BARNSTABLE -- As former trash collector Christopher M. McCowen faces life behind bars for the rape and murder of Cape Cod fashion writer Christa Worthington, McCowen's lawyer, Robert A. George, said yesterday he is confident that the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal and that the case will be retried. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:53:37 GMT)
Vang seeks appeal, minority attorney
The man serving life prison sentences for killing six deer hunters in northern Wisconsin in 2004 disagrees with his attorney that there are no grounds to appeal his convictions, according to court documents filed Friday. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 09:11:16 GMT)
Attorney nears end of high-profile case
Wausau attorney Steve Immels involvement in a high-profile murder case soon will draw to a close. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:39:15 GMT)
Lawyer guilty in '05 shooting
CANTON — Jackson lawyer Judith Kristie Smith has pleaded guilty to having been an accessory after the fact to a drive-by shooting from a car in which she was a passenger. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:15:14 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Scolded
A federal judge sent a stern, angry warning from the bench yesterday to Mayor-elect Adrian M. Fenty: Don't let the D.C. attorney general's office start prosecuting local crimes until its lawyers competently handle the civil cases they already have. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:34:27 GMT)
Vietnam War-stressed lawyer dodges disbarment
Outspoken Sackville lawyer Richard (Dick) Murtha, who took tens of thousands from clients' trust accounts, has been allowed to resign rather than be disbarred. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:44:38 GMT)
Lawyer receives probation
-An Orlando lawyer who acknowledged misconduct was publicly reprimanded and placed on two years probation this week , according to The Florida Bar. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:28:06 GMT)
District Attorney's Office files lawsuit against music store
The Solano County District Attorney's Office has filed a civil lawsuit against the owner of a Suisun City music store, charging that the shop has been operating in violation of state law governing the operation of secondhand businesses. The suit, filed against Collins Music and Sound owner Lawrence Collins and store employee Dennis Palmer, (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:57:39 GMT)
Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Gonzales at U.S. Air Force AcademyRegarding Civil Liberties, ‘War On Terrorism’
Following are remarks of Attorney General Gonzales at the U.S. Air Force Academy regarding civil liberties and the "war on terrorism" (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:37:14 GMT)
Protest left my family in fear: lawyer's wife
A lawyer's wife who faced assault charges after spraying a group of fathers' rights protesters with a hose says the protest left her in shock, fear and disbelief. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:55:42 GMT)
Attorney says case against Weary should be dropped
HOUSTON Fred Weary's attorney says the misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against the Houston Texans guard should be dropped. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 20:58:56 GMT)
Attorney refiles suit over Hurricane Floyd damage
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. An attorney has refiled a 20 (m)million-dollar lawsuit that blames the Newport News for flooding of some neighborhoods during Hurricane Floyd in 1999. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:04:42 GMT)
Attorney refiles suit over Hurricane Floyd damage
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. An attorney has refiled a 20 (m)million-dollar lawsuit that blames the Newport News for flooding of some neighborhoods during Hurricane Floyd in... (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:05:02 GMT)
McCowen's attorney says he's confident conviction can be reversed
The attorney for the man convicted this week of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:38:53 GMT)
Iowa attorney general has no plans to slow down
DES MOINES (AP) — He's been Iowa's attorney general for the better part of four decades. Still, you might forgive opposing counsel if they manage to underestimate Tom Miller. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:18:27 GMT)
Knoxville attorney charged with contempt, removed from court
A prominent Knoxville attorney is accused of contempt of court just days after he was cited for misdemeanor assault following a spat with a McDonald's employee. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:59:51 GMT)
McCowen's attorney says he's confident conviction can be reversed
The attorney for the man convicted this week of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 02:43:26 GMT)
District attorney resigns, citing problems with judge
After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing problems with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 03:11:40 GMT)
Lawyer seeks to move hit-and-run trial
DENVER, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The lawyer for a Colorado man charged with killing a woman and her two young children in a drunken hit-and-run crash says he will ask for a change of venue. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:07:28 GMT)
ACLU lawyer speaks at Charleston dinner
Civil rights lawyer Anthony Griffin is best known in legal circles for a landmark case blocking school-sponsored prayer at high school football games. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:12:36 GMT)
Attorney refiles suit over Hurricane Floyd damage
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. An attorney has refiled a 20 (m)million-dollar lawsuit that blames the Newport News for flooding of some neighborhoods during Hurricane Floyd in 1999. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:14:42 GMT)
Council to interview attorney candidates
Paris City Council conducts interviews for the city attorney’s position Monday, a year after the resignation of former city attorney Larry Schenk. Council members plan to take a look at Paris assistant attorney John D. Lestock and W. Kent Mcllyar of the Dallas area. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:53:58 GMT)
Benton district attorney resigns
CORVALLIS — After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing issues with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 06:32:26 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. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:03:37 GMT)
Kohloff earns young lawyer award
Alissa Kohlhoff received the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award at the 2006 Indiana Bar Association annual conference in Indianapolis. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:41:50 GMT)
Judge removes attorney
Judge Charles Sandoval, of the 380th District Court, removed 25-year-old Kosoul Chanthakoummane's court-appointed attorney because of lack of qualification guidelines on capital murder cases, court officials said. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:47:39 GMT)
Team-player attorney rode niche to managing role
It began with a phone call from one of the leaders of my future law firm employer. I was two months away from graduating law school and had already accepted an offer to join Barnes & Thornburg. I had served as a summer associate there and had pictured myself becoming a tax attorney. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:52:27 GMT)
Acclaimed attorney dies at 76
Orval R. Hoover, the attorney who steered a 1980 probe of public officials in Summit County that ended up in the national spotlight, died Thursday. He was 76. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:25:23 GMT)
Attorney General sides with SLEIDD Parish council can't force SLEIDD to boot board members
The state Attorney General has sided with the St. Landry Economic and Industrial Development District in its ongoing fight with the parish council. The council has been trying since April to replace the majority of the economic development agency's board. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:36:05 GMT)
Attorney general chides ruling
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales yesterday contended that some critics of the Bush administration's warrantless surveillance program were defining freedom in a way that poses a "grave threat" to US security. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:01:22 GMT)
Lawyer to appeal order against 9/11 terrorist
HAMBURG: The lawyer for convicted terrorist Mounir ElMotassadeq said yesterday that he would lodge an appeal against his client’s detention for assisting the September 11, 2001 (9/11 for short) attacks on the US. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:35:05 GMT)
Military undermining rights probe--Fil-Canadian lawyer
LUCENA CITY--A Filipino-Canadian lawyer who has returned to the Philippines to investigate alleged human rights violations in Quezon province said he was extremely disappointed with the hostile reception that her group has received from military and local government officials. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:08:53 GMT)
McCowen's attorney says he's confident conviction can be reversed
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) - The attorney for the man convicted this week of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:28:36 GMT)
Worthington Defense Attorney Looks To Appeal
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) -- The attorney for the man convicted of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:08:09 GMT)
NEWSWEEK: O.J.'S Lawyer 'P---ed' About Being Kept in the Dark on Book Deal; Says Profits Are 'Blood Money ... I
O.J. Simpson's book deal for "If I Did It," his account of how he would have killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman if he did kill them, was such a closely guarded secret that even Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, was surprised by the news, report Assistant Managing Editor Mark Miller, Los Angeles Correspondent Andrew Murr and Senior Editor Weston Kosova in the November 27 issue of Newsweek (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:10:00 GMT)
The UCLA student stunned with a Taser by a campus police officer has hired a high-profile civil rights lawyer who plans
The UCLA student stunned with a Taser by a campus police officer has hired a high-profile civil rights lawyer who plans to file a brutality lawsuit. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:20:35 GMT)
Irish activist Frank Durkan dies at 76
Frank Durkan, a lawyer and activist who defended Irish-Americans entangled with the law due to their involvement in the politics of Northern Ireland, has died. He was 76. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:07:41 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer aims for recovery after appearing drunk in court
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas lawyer who showed up intoxicated in court in August said he had become immersed in the city's party scene, spending most nights gambling and partying with strippers. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:39:40 GMT)
Las Vegas lawyer aims for recovery after appearing drunk in court
LAS VEGAS A Las Vegas lawyer who showed up intoxicated in court in August says he's on the road to recovery. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:22:40 GMT)
O.J. Simpson's lawyer upset about book deal
Add O.J. Simpson's lawyer to the long list of people upset the former football star has written an account about how he would have killed his ex-wife and her friend, even if a jury decided he did not. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:22:21 GMT)
District attorney resigns, citing problems with judge
After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing problems with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 01:28:20 GMT)
U.K. attorney general contradicts Blair
Britain's attorney general said Monday he is not convinced of the need to hold terrorist suspects for up to 90 days without charge — a key goal of his close ally, Prime Minister Tony Blair. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:01:19 GMT)
Local attorney, accountant spend elderly client's estate, now facing prison time
A local attorney and accountant are facing prison time for taking more than half a million dollars from an 82-year old man, who was one of their clients. Andrew Huffmeyer will serve five years, after pleading guilty on Monday, and Colin Kaufman is awaiting his punishment, after he was found guilty by a jury Friday. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:38:43 GMT)
UK Attorney General contradicts Blair
Britain's attorney general said on Monday that he is not convinced of the need to hold terrorist suspects for up to 90 days without charge. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:04:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Ryan should get pension from offices untouched by scandal
A lawyer for George Ryan argued Wednesday that the disgraced former governor should be entitled to a part of his government pension despite his conviction on federal racketeering charges. The General Assembly Retirement System suspended Ryan's $197,000-a-year pension in September after Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an opinion that he should forfeit it. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:31:25 GMT)
Attorney Activism? Some Lawyers Send Letters To Victims
Crash victims may get a mailbox full of attorney solicitations. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:47:19 GMT)
Hair engages leading lawyer
Darrell Hair has hired a leading lawyer from the Marylebone Cricket Club in an effort to restart his international career, according to The Australian. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:03:15 GMT)
IRS files tax lien on lawyer's property
Regulators from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service have filed an $809,110 tax lien against the property of a Durham lawyer who?s been active on the local political scene. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:11:34 GMT)
Simpsons Lawyer Shocked By New Book
OJ SIMPSON has come under fire from his own lawyer for writing a book which hypothetically places himself at the scene of the murder of his ex-wife NI (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:54:03 GMT)
Judge removes attorney
Judge Charles Sandoval, of the 380th District Court, removed 25-year-old Kosoul Chanthakoummane's court-appointed attorney because of lack of qualification guidelines on capital murder cases, court officials said. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:02:02 GMT)
Benton district attorney resigns
CORVALLIS — After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing issues with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 08:32:23 GMT)
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