Attorney News Jan 2007
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Barbour Fills Upcoming Vacancy For South Mississippi District Attorney
Gov. Haley Barbour on Thursday tapped a south Mississippi assistant district attorney for promotion as 2007 begins. Hal Kittrell will become district attorney for the 15th Circuit Court District in Pearl River, Jefferson Davis, Lamar, Lawrence and Marion counties Monday. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:21:52 GMT)
Jury hires attorney for case with gas company
VIDALIA — The Concordia Parish Police Jury agreed Monday to hire an attorney to represent the parish tax assessor in legal proceedings against a gas company. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 02:56:49 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, 01 Jan 2007 03:18:07 GMT)
Local: Attorney general: Read health club contracts for your own good
The state attorney general is reminding New Hampshire consumers to pay attention to the New Hampshire Heath Club Act when joining a gym or health club in the New Year. ... (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 05:14:52 GMT)
Filipina rape victim angry over transfer of US marine
A lawyer for the Filipina raped by a US marine has accused the Philippine government of committing a "criminal act" by agreeing to transfer the soldier to US custody pending his appeal. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 06:04:12 GMT)
Attorney consults on legal software
David J. Brown, a Lawrence attorney, has been selected as a consultant by Attorneys’ Computer Network Inc. to assist in development of computer software for use by Kansas divorce lawyers. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 06:06:01 GMT)
New county attorney writes to-do list
Jeff Buhman's New Year's resolutions aren't about weight loss or exercise plans. Instead, come Tuesday, the man who defeated his boss, the longtime incumbent, to become Utah County attorney, wants to re-energize the office of attorneys who prosecute crime cases on behalf of the people in the county. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:57:50 GMT)
Allegheny County lawyer charged in fire that injured daughter
| Police arriving to serve a lawyer with a protection order found his house on fire, and later charged him with setting the blaze, which critically injured his bedridden daughter. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:35:47 GMT)
Election Of Dead Candidate Means Appointee Will Hold Office, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- A victory at the polls by a West Memphis City Council member who died before the election leaves the person appointed to fill the vacancy as the office-holder for the coming term, according to a state attorney general's opinion. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:47:32 GMT)
New attorney general to target identity theft, meth
By John Lyon Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - Proposals aimed at thwarting identity theft and methamphetamine trafficking are likely to anchor the legislative package that newly elected Attorney General Dustin McDaniel will present during the 2007 legislative session. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 08:57:54 GMT)
Suspect in slay of lady lawyer arrested
BAGUIO'S most wanted criminal, who was the subject of a nationwide manhunt for the alleged murder of lady lawyer Eugenia Campol of the Public Attorney's Office in Camp 7 over a year ago, was captured by the police in a town of Cavite recently. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:14:55 GMT)
Lawyer in DA's office is set to become judge today
FORT WORTH -- As a little girl growing up on a cotton farm, Mollee Westfall never dreamed of becoming a criminal court judge. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:34:03 GMT)
Noted lawyer dies at age 90
Rochester lawyer E. James Hickey died Friday at the age of 90. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 10:58:06 GMT)
Nicole’s lawyer hits government over Smith’s ‘escape’
A LAWYER for the Filipina rape victim on Monday said the sudden return of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith to US custody “really was an escape from jail.” (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:06:20 GMT)
Emergency motion could speed up Bédard release: lawyer
An emergency motion that could speed up Canadian Olympic champion Myriam Bedard's release from a U.S. jail will be tabled in a Baltimore courtroom Monday. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 12:36:54 GMT)
New attorney general faces workers' comp court decision
COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio's incoming attorney general was a major critic of the scandal-ridden state insurance fund for injured workers during his campaign. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:32:40 GMT)
New attorney general faces workers' comp court decision
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's incoming attorney general was a major critic of the scandal-ridden state insurance fund for injured workers during his campaign. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:36:20 GMT)
The best -- and worst -- in legal news for 2006
Miami lawyer Kendall Coffey, a former U.S. attorney and frequent CNN guest analyst, takes a wry look at the best and worst the legal world had to offer in 2006. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 13:54:55 GMT)
New attorney general faces workers' comp court decision
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio's new attorney general made criticism of the scandal-ridden state insurance fund for injured workers a hallmark of his campaign. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 17:50:29 GMT)
FdL District Attorney moving to AGs office
Fond du Lac Countys long-time District Attorney Thomas Storm is moving on to fill a position in the State Attorney Generals Office. Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager confirmed Monday that she has appointed Storm to be an assistant attorney general for criminal matters. Tom has a wealth of experience as a criminal prosecutor and I think, for him, this is a wonderful professional opportunity, she ... (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:19:09 GMT)
Well-known personal injury lawyer found dead in home
Richard Shapero, 63, was found on Sunday. He is known for a U.S. Supreme Court case, Shapero vs. Kentucky Bar Association, which established laws regarding lawyer advertising. (Mon, 01 Jan 2007 22:53:12 GMT)
Consumer lawyer Eric Seidel's reports
FOX 13's Eric Seidel is the only consumer reporter in the Tampa Bay area with a law degree. This legal background gives Eric the experience needed to quickly cut through red tape and solve our viewers' consumer-related problems. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 02:53:17 GMT)
Sydney Wooderson, 92, Record-Setting Runner, Dies
Sydney Charles Wooderson, a British lawyer who held the world record for the mile and whose athletic career was interrupted in its prime by World War II, died Dec. 21 in a nursing home in Wareham, in the south of England. He was 92. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 04:06:45 GMT)
Attorney Blackwell bows out
When Assistant U.S. Attorney Guy W. Blackwell Jr. retires Wednesday, he’ll be a little more than one year shy of working 30 years for the United States government. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 04:15:47 GMT)
Get legal help with power of attorney
QUESTION: Is there a legal and inexpensive way to do a power of attorney or a medical power of attorney? (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:10:18 GMT)
Lawyer defends official's role in wooing Scripps
In October 2003, Greg Fagan served as tour guide for Scripps executives sizing up Palm Beach County real estate by helicopter and on foot. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:12:10 GMT)
Jury hires attorney for case with gas company
VIDALIA — The Concordia Parish Police Jury agreed Monday to hire an attorney to represent the parish tax assessor in legal proceedings against a gas company. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:28:29 GMT)
Greenwich committee members disagree over mayor, attorney
GREENWICH TWP. | The township committee's divisiveness continued Monday with the selection of township mayor and attorney. As has happened before, committee members Elaine Emiliani and Joseph Gurneak split with the committee's three other members on the reappointment of Bill Kanyuck as mayor. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:31:22 GMT)
Tenacious prosecutor was loyal Bears fan
Paul Gartner, who died Saturday on the road to Baylor, was known as an outstanding federal trial lawyer devoted to his family and alma mater. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 05:33:06 GMT)
Jury hires attorney for case with gas company
VIDALIA — The Concordia Parish Police Jury agreed Monday to hire an attorney to represent the parish tax assessor in legal proceedings against a gas company. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 06:46:40 GMT)
Obituaries
Timothy V.A. Dillon, 89, a Washington lawyer who had a solo private practice specializing in environmental law, died of pneumonia Dec. 27 at the Washington Home hospice. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:03:03 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. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 07:09:02 GMT)
Lawyer Richard Shapero found dead
Richard Shapero, 63, was found on Sunday. He is known for a U.S. Supreme Court case, Shapero vs. Kentucky Bar Association , which established laws regarding lawyer advertising. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:13:37 GMT)
Election Of Dead Candidate Means Appointee Will Hold Office, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- A victory at the polls by a West Memphis City Council member who died before the election leaves the person appointed to fill the vacancy as the office-holder for the coming term, according to a state attorney general's opinion. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 08:43:57 GMT)
CNN honors attorney for helping disabled bus riders
Farmington Hills attorney Richard Bernstein stood atop Times Square on live television with CNN host Anderson Cooper -- not to ring in the new year but to be honored for his doggedness in righting governmental wrongs. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:00:41 GMT)
Fond du Lac Co. district attorney named to state post
Fond du Lac Countys longtime District Attorney Thomas Storm is moving on to fill a position in the state attorney generals office. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:11:14 GMT)
FdL District Attorney moving to AGs office
Fond du Lac Countys long-time District Attorney Thomas Storm is moving on to fill a position in the State Attorney Generals Office. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:30:13 GMT)
Lawyer has knack for tough cases
Steve Romines is described by other lawyers, including some of his competitors, as Louisville's hottest criminal defense attorney. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:46:50 GMT)
Lawyer Richard Shapero dies
Personal injury lawyer Richard Shapero, best known for his U.S. Supreme Court case establishing laws regarding lawyer advertising, died at his Louisville home Sunday. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:47:01 GMT)
MetLife settles NY State Attorney General investigation for $19mn
NEW YORK, January 2 (newratings.com) – MetLife Inc ( MET.NYS ), the largest US group life insurer, Friday announced that it had agreed to settle an investigation by the New York State Attorney General into fees paid by the company to insurance brokers. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:54:40 GMT)
Edgewater borough attorney out in '07
EDGEWATER -- Bob Regan, who has been the borough attorney here since Jimmy Carter was president, will not be reappointed next year, he said. Borough attorneys are appointed by the mayor, with the consent of the council. Regan said he has learned that he would not be reappointed next month. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 11:08:29 GMT)
'Nicole's' lawyer asks CA to issue arrest warrant for Smith
The camp of Filipino rape victim “Nicole” has filed before the Court of Appeals on Tuesday petitions to cite in contempt the government officials involved with the transfer of Lance Corporal Daniel Smith sans court order and to issue a warrant for Smith's arrest alleging that he has "escaped", ABS-CBN News reported. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:09:01 GMT)
A new perspective for new attorney general
Columbus -- Ohio's new attorney general made criticism of the scandal-ridden state insurance fund for injured workers a hallmark of his campaign. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:09:26 GMT)
Well-known personal injury lawyer found dead
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- A well-known personal injury lawyer was found dead at his home in Louisville. Richard Shapero, 63, was found on Sunday. He is known for a U.S. Supreme Court case, Shapero vs. Kentucky Bar Association, which established laws regarding lawyer advertising. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 12:27:41 GMT)
Attorney-client relation
The attorney-client relation in a case continues until the court approves the lawyer’s withdrawal of appearance from it. This was virtually the ruling of the Supreme Court in Estela Anastacio-Briones v. Atty. Alfredo A. Zapanta (Adm. Case 6266, prom. November 16, 2006). (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:30:24 GMT)
Bedard's U.S. lawyer pushing for her release
Canadian and U.S. officials have reached an agreement to transfer former Olympian Myriam Bedard from a U.S. jail back to Quebec, according to her lawyer. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 13:50:22 GMT)
Marcos victims’ lawyer offers to split with RP $25M deposit
A LAWYER representing victims of human rights violations during the regime of former strongman Ferdinand Marcos offered on Tuesday to split with the Presidential Commission on Good Government $25 million in disputed Marcos assets being held by the Singapore branch of a German bank. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 14:04:36 GMT)
Lawyer raps officials over US Marine's transfer
MANILA -- Philippine officials defended their decision Tuesday to transfer a US Marine convicted of rape from a local jail to the American Embassy, as a lawyer for the victim filed a complaint of contempt against them. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:32:15 GMT)
Hatch will stay on in attorney general's office
Outgoing Minnesota Attorney General Mike Hatch will stay on in the attorney general's office, likely working on complex litigation issues under his onetime protege Lori Swanson. Hatch, who lost his bid for the governor's office in November, made the announcement official while introducing Swanson in a swearing-in ceremony today. He said he had weighed a number of offers from private law firms and ... (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:11:37 GMT)
Saddam lawyer calls for UN inquiry into execution
PARIS : A French lawyer for Saddam Hussein on Tuesday urged the United Nations to open an inquiry into the circumstances of the Iraqi strongman's execution, according to a letter obtained by AFP. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:16:42 GMT)
Delhi court holds lawyer guilty of contempt
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) A lawyer here has been held guilty of contempt for seeking money from a Canadian national charged with drug trafficking in return for getting him bail. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 17:33:31 GMT)
HC fines lawyer for 'undermining judicial process'
A DELHI lawyer's demand for Rs 30 lakh to get bail for a foreign drug trafficker by "speaking" to the judge has landed him in trouble. The High Court today found advocate Rajiv Dawar guilty of criminal contempt for "undermining the judicial process" of the country. "The lawyer virtually told the accused, and that too a foreign national, that in the Indian judicial system, money can procure ... (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:16:38 GMT)
Attorney Blackwell bows out
U.S. Attorney Guy Blackwell got his start in Greeneville's old federal courthouse. He's now retiring after 30 years... (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:21:16 GMT)
Utah County gains new commissioner, attorney
Posted: 11:34 AM- PROVO - New County Attorney Jeff Buhman and new Commissioner Gary Anderson headlined the list of Utah County officials sworn in Tuesday. Buhman and Anderson beat out two longtime incumbents - former County Attorney Kay Bryson and Commissioner Jerry Grover - to take over two of the county's most visible posts. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:50:06 GMT)
New Md. attorney general was prosecutor in Washington-area sniper case
ANNAPOLIS, Md. A Maryland attorney best known for prosecuting the Washington-area snipers was sworn in today as Maryland's first new attorney general in 20... (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:09:50 GMT)
Swanson sworn in as attorney general
Lori Swanson took her oath as Minnesota's attorney general along with the state's other constitutional officers at the Fitzgerald Theater Tuesday. But Swanson also spoke at a separate swearing-in a ceremony at the Capitol earlier in the day. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:19:49 GMT)
Gansler sworn in as attorney general
Montgomery Co. prosecutor replaces Curran, who had held post since 1987 A state's attorney best known for prosecuting the Washington-area snipers was sworn in today as Maryland's first new attorney general in 20 years. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:22:26 GMT)
Myriam Bedard's U.S. lawyer keeps pushing for her release from Maryland jail
MONTREAL (CP) - Canadian and U.S. officials have reached an agreement to return former Olympian Myriam Bedard to Canada to face a charge of parental child abduction, says her U.S. lawyer. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:23:00 GMT)
Sniper Prosecutor Becomes Maryland's New Attorney General
Maryland gets its first new attorney general in 20 years with swearing-in of Douglas Gansler, best known for prosecuting Washington-area snipers. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:27:06 GMT)
Assistant state attorney arrested on DUI charges
MIAMI -- Authorities arrested Miami-Dade assistant state attorney George Cholakis on DUI charges after serious injuries resulted from a late night car accident on New Year's Eve. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:45:28 GMT)
Sniper Prosecutor Sworn in as Md. Attorney General
A state's attorney best known for prosecuting the Washington-area snipers was sworn in Tuesday as Maryland's first new attorney general in 20 years. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:36:38 GMT)
Gansler Sworn in as Md. Attorney General
A state's attorney best known for prosecuting the Washington-area snipers was sworn in Tuesday as Maryland's first new attorney general in 20 years. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:36:50 GMT)
Attorney General announces consumer refund by Sony BMG
Attorney General Greg Stumbo has announced that SONY BMG Music Entertainment has agreed to pay the Commonwealth of Kentucky and 39 additional states the sum of $4.25 million to resolve the States' investigation into problems that arose when SONY BMG placed anti-copying software on music CDs. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 20:58:43 GMT)
Accused teacher still doesn't have a lawyer
OSHAWA -- A Durham teacher facing dozens of charges of sexually assaulting children and making child pornography still has not retained a lawyer, a justice of the peace was told Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 21:06:01 GMT)
Deal reached, Bedard lawyer says
MONTREAL -- Canadian and U.S. officials have reached an agreement to return former Olympian Myriam Bedard to Canada to face a charge of parental child abduction, her U.S. lawyer says. (Tue, 02 Jan 2007 22:36:20 GMT)
Delhi court holds lawyer guilty of contempt
New Delhi, Jan 2: A lawyer here has been held guilty of contempt for seeking money from a Canadian national charged with drug trafficking in return for getting him bail. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:37:56 GMT)
Gansler sworn in as attorney general
Montgomery Co. prosecutor replaces Curran, who had held post since 1987 A state's attorney best known for prosecuting the Washington-area snipers was sworn in today as Maryland's first new attorney general in 20 years. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 03:56:25 GMT)
Hatch to work under new attorney general
(AP)--Lori Swanson took her oath at a Tuesday morning ceremony that featured speeches by outgoing Attorney General Mike Hatch and former Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:18:27 GMT)
Attorney General Says State Measures Address School Funding Adequacy
LITTLE ROCK -- Conducting a comprehensive school finance study and adding nearly 200 million in academic and facilities aid this year fulfilled the state's commitment to adequately funding public schools, the attorney general's office said in state Supreme Court filings Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:32:49 GMT)
Threet Sworn In As Washington County Prosecuting Attorney
FAYETTEVILLE -- For John Threet, Washington County's new prosecuting attorney, a job well done means giving something back to his community. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:35:20 GMT)
Taft appoints West Chester attorney judge for Area II
HAMILTON — Experience at nearly every level of the criminal justice system won a West Chester Twp. attorney and acting judge the governor's appointment Tuesday to a seat on an area court. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:51:18 GMT)
Toss HomeGold case, lawyer says
The lawyer representing Ronald J. Sheppard, former chief executive of failed sub-prime mortgage lender HomeGold Financial Inc., has asked a judge to throw out his pending securities fraud case. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:07:19 GMT)
Gansler sworn in as state attorney general
As family, friends and colleagues looked on, Douglas F. Gansler was sworn in by Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. yesterday as the state’s newest attorney general. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:10:25 GMT)
Suspension Recommended for Attorney for Allegedly Inflating Resume
The D.C. Bar's Board on Professional Responsibility recommended a 30-day suspension for attorney Gregory Hawn on Dec. 5 for allegedly padding his résumé. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:11:44 GMT)
County needs attorney to counter County Attorney
DULUTH — St. Louis County Administrator Dana Frey will be looking for an attorney to represent the County Board in a lawsuit brought by new County Attorney Melanie Ford. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 05:13:56 GMT)
Attorney general Gansler sworn in (Kristen Wyatt / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
ANNAPOLIS -- A state's attorney best known for prosecuting the Washington-area snipers was sworn in yesterday as Maryland's first new attorney general in 20 years. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 06:15:14 GMT)
Lawyer calls for UN probe into hanging
PARIS: A French lawyer for Saddam Hussain yesterday urged the UN to open an inquiry into the circumstances of the Iraqi strongman’s execution, according to a letter obtained by AFP. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:44:04 GMT)
Suspension Recommended for Attorney for Allegedly Inflating Resume
The D.C. Bar's Board on Professional Responsibility has recommended a 30-day suspension for attorney Gregory Hawn for allegedly padding his resume. In April, Legal Times reported that the D.C. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:52:09 GMT)
Portnoy lawyer not giving up Expects to meet with officials in next two weeks
The lawyer for the Portnoys hopes a meeting with Immigration authorities will lead to the family staying in Canada. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:22:15 GMT)
Slain lawyer's widow says family 'devastated'
CLAYTON, Mo. (AP) – The widow of slain Clayton lawyer Ernie Brasier says there was no warning or any signs that her husband had any enemies. Pat Brasier says the family is "shocked and devastated" by the murder of Brasier, who was gunned down at his office Dec. 19. There are no suspects. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:55:34 GMT)
Construction lawyer misses court work and client contact
What would you do in this situation? I am a five-years-qualified construction lawyer with a major national firm and have been becoming more and more dissillusioned and unhappy. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 09:43:38 GMT)
Sturgeon Bay council sends Wulf charges to district attorney
STURGEON BAY The Sturgeon Bay City Council decided Tuesday to turn Alderman Thomas Cap Wulfs complaint against Mayor Dennis McIntosh over to the Door County district attorney and Wisconsin attorney general. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:10:03 GMT)
Attorney sues McKinney over probate office policy
Montgomery County Probate Judge Reese McKinney wants a County Commission attorney and members of his law firm to get his written permission before using his office or speaking with his staff. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:11:02 GMT)
Judge is biased, state's attorney says
Contending a DuPage County judge is biased against prosecutors, State's Attorney Joseph Birkett admitted Tuesday he is steering many felony cases away from the veteran jurist. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:25:04 GMT)
Watada lawyer: Army tr ying to stifle his defense
HONOLULU - The lawyer for an Army officer from Honolulu who refused to deploy to Iraq said military prosecutors don't want 1st Lt. Ehren Watada to have the chance to defend himself by arguing that the war in Iraq is illegal. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 12:07:18 GMT)
Jessamy starts fourth term as city state's attorney
Patricia C. Jessamy was sworn in yesterday morning as Baltimore's top prosecutor, a position the 58-year-old Mississippi native has held since being appointed to the job in 1995. In November, Jessamy, a Democrat, was easily re-elected to her fourth term as Baltimore state's attorney. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:13:18 GMT)
Dann fills two spots on attorney general's staff
Ohio Attorney General-elect Marc Dann yesterday tapped two men with ties to his native Mahoning Valley as leaders of his office. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:23:00 GMT)
LA Mayor to meet with US Attorney General to discuss gang violence
LOS ANGELES Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is set to meet with U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez in Washington today to discuss ways to fight gang violence. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:33:53 GMT)
Media lawyer gets death threats
Harry Roque, an activist lawyer who acts as counsel to the members of the press who have been slapped with libel suits by First Gentleman Jose Miguel “Mike” Arroyo, as well as being one of the lawyers of the Filipino rape victim, known as “Nicole,” has been receiving several death threats, all in one day. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 13:37:16 GMT)
Watada lawyer says Army is attempting to silence his defense
HONOLULU (AP) _ The lawyer for an Army officer from Honolulu who refused to deploy to Iraq says military prosecutors don't want him to be able to argue at his court martial that the war in Iraq is illegal. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:07:39 GMT)
Activist lawyer gets death threats
AN ACTIVIST lawyer who has taken on cases against the Arroyo administration bared on Wednesday death threats he and his family had received. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 15:58:15 GMT)
U.S. lawyer to fight for release of former Olympian Bédard
An American lawyer for Myriam Bédard said he will ask a U.S. judge to free the former Olympian from custody on Wednesday so that she can return to Canada "on her own accord" to face a charge of parental child abduction. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 16:16:24 GMT)
New district attorney and staff in place
With the new year having dawned, McDowell and Rutherford counties have new prosecutors in place. Brad Greenway, who was elected district attorney for the newly created District 29A in November, and his staff took the oath of office Tuesday in Rutherford County. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:02:23 GMT)
Aronberg to seek re-election to Senate, won't run for state attorney
WEST PALM BEACH -- State Sen. Dave Aronberg, D-Greenacres, announced Wednesday that he will seek re-election to his seat in 2008 at a news conference he called to squash rumors that he might run for state attorney in Palm Beach County. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 18:07:25 GMT)
Venezuela asked to mediate in kidnapping of Colombian lawyer
A human rights organization Wednesday reported a Colombian lawyer who endorsed Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez' re-election bid is missing and asked the Venezuelan Government to mediate for his release. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:00:52 GMT)
'Nights' investigation goes to district attorney
The investigation into an off-duty police officer's conduct during a recent holiday festival has been completed and forwarded on to the San Mateo County District Attorney, Half Moon Bay Chief of Police Ike Ortiz said on Thursday. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:48:42 GMT)
Lawyer claims strike on, jailor says rubbish
An indefinite hunger strike by 109 undertrials at Arthur Road jail booked under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) moved into its third day on Wednesday, according to MCOCA lawyer Sushan Kunjuraman. He also alleged that two MCOCA undertrials had been physically and mentally tortured by jail officials. However, prison authorities categorically denied the ... (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:56:47 GMT)
Defence lawyer says Duke has invited 2 lacrosse players back to school
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Duke University has invited two of the lacrosse players accused of sexual assault to return to school as students in good standing, a defence lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 19:57:46 GMT)
Defense attorney says two Duke lacrosse players invited back to school
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A defense attorney says Duke University has invited back two lacrosse players accused of sexual assault as students in good standing. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:25:27 GMT)
Foster mother's attorney: Baker a 'co-conspirator' in Fiesel death
CINCINNATI — Even though a Hamilton County judge rejected Liz Carroll's request to throw out statements she made to a grand jury and detectives following the death of her foster son, the woman's attorney said that shouldn't hurt the case. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:36:27 GMT)
Lawyer Steals $1.6 Million
A lawyer who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing more than $1.6 million dollars from his clients was sentenced today to up to 10 years in prison because he failed to pay any of the money back. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:42:03 GMT)
Attorney: Duke invites 2 lacrosse players back
RALEIGH (AP) — Duke University has invited two of the lacrosse players accused of sexual assault to return to school as students in good standing, a defense attorney said Wednesday. (Credit: "By AARON BEARD Associated Press Writer") (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 20:52:56 GMT)
Defense attorney says Duke has invited 2 lacrosse players back to school
RALEIGH, N.C., 12:15 p.m. Jan. 3 (AP): Duke University has invited two of the lacrosse players accused of sexual assault to return to school as students in good standing, a defense attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 21:36:40 GMT)
Jessamy starts fourth term as city state's attorney
Patricia C. Jessamy was sworn in yesterday morning as Baltimore's top prosecutor, a position the 58-year-old Mississippi native has held since being appointed to the job in 1995. In November, Jessamy, a Democrat, was easily re-elected to her fourth term as Baltimore state's attorney. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:20:22 GMT)
Lawyer turns to cleaning the streets of Huangshi
A retired American lawyer in Central China's Hubei Province has devoted himself to the cause of environmental protection by collecting rubbish in the streets. (Wed, 03 Jan 2007 23:27:39 GMT)
Former Cerro Gordo County attorney dies at 92
MASON CITY — A former Mason City businessman, wine-making enthusiast and Cerro Gordo County attorney has died at 92. Clayton Wornson, who lived in Clear Lake, died Tuesday at the Calvin Manor Assisted Living Health Center in Des Moines. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:20:59 GMT)
Van Hollen Sworn In As Attorney General
The first Republican attorney general elected in Wisconsin in 20 years took the oath of office Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:36:20 GMT)
Local Attorney Promoted to Chief of Staff for the DEA
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Tanya Pierce is now the Chief of Staff to the DEA Administrator. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 00:57:58 GMT)
Defense attorney says 2 Duke lacrosse players invited back to school
RALEIGH, N.C. A defense attorney says Duke University has invited back two lacrosse players accused of sexual assault as students in good standing. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:38:36 GMT)
Defense attorney says 2 Duke lacrosse players invited back to school
RALEIGH, N.C. A defense attorney says Duke University has invited back two lacrosse players accused of sexual assault as students in good standing. Collin Finnerty and... (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:39:56 GMT)
Lawyer Disbarred For Stealing $1.5 Million
The state Supreme Court announced Wednesday that a Wilmington lawyer who stole 1.5 million dollars he was holding for clients has been disbarred. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 01:46:11 GMT)
Riverside County gets new district attorney
RIVERSIDE -- For the first time in nearly a quarter-century, Riverside County has a new district attorney. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 03:28:58 GMT)
City preparing for court action in dispute with former city attorney
The Mt. Carmel City Council opened Tuesday’s regular meeting with a call for an executive session concerning pending litigation with former city attorney Terry Kaid, who has filed a declaratory judgment action in Wabash County Circuit Court seeking state pension coverage for the years he represented the City of Mt. Carmel. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 05:16:52 GMT)
BP pays medical bills for 3, attorney says
BP has paid the medical bills for three workers who were severely injured at its Texas City refinery blast in 2005, according to their attorney. The three workers, Alisa Dean, Tracy Donaie and Enrique Rivera, charged in November that BP was not complying with the agreement to pay for their health care. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:46:14 GMT)
Hotel Lawyer Top Picks for 2006 | By Jim Butler, Hotel Lawyer
Hotel Lawyer Top Picks of 2006. Yes, 2006 has been a record year for many in the hospitality industry, and for the hotel lawyers at Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP. As we have already given our Outlook for 2007, we thought it might be interesting to look back on our Top Pick articles from 2006 from www.HotelLawBlog.com. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:54:12 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to impaired driving charge
A prominent St. John's lawyer has pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing bodily harm, and says the incident has changed his life. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 07:22:35 GMT)
Kiar is out as Davie town attorney
Davie Town Council members voted Wednesday night to fire Town Attorney Monroe Kiar, saying he failed to flag an improper investment of taxpayer money. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:03:37 GMT)
Davie Town Attorney fired after seven years
The Davie Town Council fired Town Attorney Monroe Kiar on Wednesday night after Councilman Bryan Caletka made the motion. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:14:35 GMT)
Election Of Dead Candidate Means Appointee Will Hold Office, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- A victory at the polls by a West Memphis City Council member who died before the election leaves the person appointed to fill the vacancy as the office-holder for the coming term, according to a state attorney general's opinion. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:22:32 GMT)
Attorney General Says State Measures Address School Funding Adequacy
LITTLE ROCK -- Conducting a comprehensive school finance study and adding nearly 200 million in academic and facilities aid this year fulfilled the state's commitment to adequately funding public schools, the attorney general's office said in state Supreme Court filings Tuesday. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:33:57 GMT)
Threet Sworn In As Washington County Prosecuting Attorney
FAYETTEVILLE -- For John Threet, Washington County's new prosecuting attorney, a job well done means giving something back to his community. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:36:28 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred following thefts from clients
A Wilmington lawyer was disbarred more than a year after he was sentenced to a five-year prison term for stealing about $1.5 million -- money he was supposed to be holding in trust for his clients, the state Supreme Court said Tuesday. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 08:53:44 GMT)
Early sworn in as district attorney
WORCESTER - Amid a backdrop of history, Joseph D. Early Jr. was sworn in yesterday as the new Worcester district attorney, promising a community-based office that will work to prevent crime before it occurs. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 10:07:54 GMT)
Dyer picks 3rd city attorney
Mayor taps friend for post, calls her 'cream of the crop' Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is hiring his third city attorney in three years. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 11:15:31 GMT)
RP can have Smith once verdict is final--Arroyo lawyer
THE PHILIPPINE government can still have custody over a convicted US marine once the court decides with finality on his case, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:19:34 GMT)
Brooklyn Lawyer Sentenced for Stealing from Clients
A lawyer who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing more than $1.6 million from his clients was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison because he failed to pay any of the money back. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:34:15 GMT)
Attorney of alleged drug dealer files request for hearing
The attorney for an alleged drug dealer is seeking a hearing to determine if two embattled former Springfield police detectives were truthful when they asked for a warrant in 2005 to search the accused man's home. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:10:46 GMT)
Final rules on lawyer advertising being released
Rules governing lawyer advertising in New York are due to be released Thursday by the Office of Court Administration. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 14:42:57 GMT)
Lawyer fears identity mix-up with suspect
PORTSMOUTH -- When local lawyer Justin Nadeau learned a man with his name was indicted for rape, "it immediately caused concern," he said. "I didn't want any confusion," said Nadeau, a 2004 Democratic congressional candidate, who has other simmering political aspirations. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:37:46 GMT)
Child witness coached, attorney says
GRAND RAPIDS -- The attorney for a Grand Rapids music teacher accused of fondling students suggested a witness was coached by his mother after she heard about other allegations. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 15:59:00 GMT)
Early sworn in as district attorney
WORCESTER -- Joseph D. Early Jr. promised an increased focus on juvenile crime and community involvement as he starts as Worcester County's first new district attorney in 30 years. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:13:58 GMT)
Olympic champ Bedard to get bail; will have May preliminary hearing: lawyer
QUEBEC (CP) - Olympic gold medallist Myriam Bedard will appear in a Quebec City courtroom on Friday morning where her lawyer says she will be freed on bail with certain conditions. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 16:45:00 GMT)
Lawyer seeks bail for U.S. mother accused of kidnapping twins
OTTAWA (CP) - The lawyer for a mother accused of kidnapping 17-month-old twins from their adoptive parents is arguing the American woman should be released on bail because her risk of skirting the criminal justice system is low. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:46:07 GMT)
Law Library Named for Former County Attorney Fred McCaw
DUBUQUE - Dubuque County leaders are remembering former County Attorney Fred McCaw. The county supervisors named the courthouse's law library after the late attorney. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 17:49:48 GMT)
Prosecutor enters race for attorney general
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) -- A western Kentucky prosecutor is the first person to enter this year’s race for attorney general. Timothy Coleman, 48, a Republican from Morgantown, filed his candidacy papers with the secretary of state’s office on Thursday. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:12:13 GMT)
Lawyer accused of Chrétien pie plot was wrongfully jailed: judge
A well-known Vancouver lawyer who was jailed and strip-searched because police thought he was about throw a pie at Jean Chrétien, then prime minister, has won his lawsuit against the city and province. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:19:36 GMT)
First attorney general candidate to file not Stumbo
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A western Kentucky prosecutor is the first person to enter this year's race for attorney general. Timothy Coleman, 48, a Republican from Morgantown, filed his candidacy papers with the secretary of state's office Thursday. Coleman, who has served since 2001 as commonwealth's attorney in Butler, Edmonson, Hancock and Ohio counties, is making his first bid for statewide ... (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 18:32:34 GMT)
Attorney Wants Coroner's Statement Tossed
BENTONVILLE -- Coroner Kimberly Scott's defense attorney is fighting to keep statements she made to police from being introduced during her trial on felony drug and theft charges. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 19:03:00 GMT)
Newly issued regulations on attorney advertising to take effect Feb. 1
The final version of regulations governing New York attorney advertising will ban catchphrases like "the Heavy Hitters" but provide better balance between allowing commercial speech and restricting non-professional ads, according to Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 19:42:58 GMT)
Westport Attorney Pleads Guilty on Federal Charges
A Westport attorney pleaded guilty on federal fraud charges today. Bruce Corrigan Jr., 58, of Southport, waived his indictment and pleaded guilty on one count of mail fraud before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Aterton today in New Haven federal court. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:18:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Settlement reached in wrongful death suit against Disney
The family of a woman who died two months after riding the "Indiana Jones Adventure" at Disneyland reached a settlemeent with The Walt Disney Co. in a wrongful death lawsuit, a lawyer said. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:24:56 GMT)
Prosecutor Enters Race For Attorney General
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- A western Kentucky prosecutor is the first person to enter this year's race for attorney general. Timothy Coleman, 48, filed his candidacy papers with the secretary of state's office on Thursday. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:25:42 GMT)
Lawyer says teen may allow removal of bullet
HOUSTON -- A teenager who has a bullet lodged in his forehead might allow doctors to remove the slug, his lawyer said Thursday, possibly ending a legal fight with prosecutors who think... (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:00:04 GMT)
Disney Settles Wrongful Death Suit Says Lawyer
LOS ANGELES (AP)--The family of a woman who died two months after riding the " Indiana Jones Adventure" at Disneyland reached a settlement with The Walt Disney Co. in a wrongful death lawsuit, a lawyer said. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:08:26 GMT)
Lawyer says teen may allow removal of bullet
A teenager who has a bullet lodged in his forehead might allow doctors to remove the slug, his lawyer said today, possibly ending a legal fight with prosecutors who think the bullet will prove the teen was involved in a shooting. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:35:43 GMT)
Lawyer says teen may allow removal of bullet lodged in his head
A teenager who has a bullet lodged in his forehead might allow doctors to remove the slug, his lawyer said Thursday, possibly ending a legal fight with prosecutors who think the bullet will prove the teen was involved in a shooting. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:16:56 GMT)
Police: Fake lawyer offers free legal services in exchange for sex acts
Bartow, Florida — Detectives say a Polk City man has been arrested for posing as a lawyer and offering free legal services to a woman in exchange for sexual acts. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 22:26:50 GMT)
Man charged with impersonating lawyer, soliciting sex
Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested a Polk City man Wednesday after he allegedly told a woman he was a lawyer and would give her free legal services if she performed sex acts on him. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:07:54 GMT)
McCain, Kyl make recommendation for Arizona U-S Attorney post
PHOENIX (AP) -- Senators John McCain and Jon Kyl are recommending Diane Humetewa, as the next U.S. Attorney for Arizona. Humetewa is a member of the Hopi Indian tribe who currently is senior litigation counsel and tribal liaison for the U-S Attorney's office. (Thu, 04 Jan 2007 23:50:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Gov’t Acknowledging Radioactive Presence
The lawyer for a coalition of groups trying to block a large above ground bomb test at the Nevada Test Site claims the government is acknowledging the presence of radioactive materials above the test site. (Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:18:26 GMT)
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