Attorney News Mar 2007
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Former police spokesman joins U.S. attorney's office
Capt. Tim Horty, police department spokesman under three different chiefs, is retiring from the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department to join the U.S. attorney's office. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 08:54:34 GMT)
Defense lawyer says DA to argue money was reason parents poisoned 4-year-old
Prosecutors will allege that Carolyn and Michael Riley poisoned their 4-year-old daughter because she was not providing them with sufficient money from government assistance programs, the mother's defense lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:02:03 GMT)
Lawyer: one more apology needed
GREENSBORO -- The lawyer for two Palestinian students who say they were attacked by football players at Guilford College in January said Monday that his clients have received apologies from three of four athletes involved in the fight. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:42:04 GMT)
Deputy District Attorney gone after three-and-a-half-month stay
Deputy District Attorney Pamela F. Mucklow is no longer with the 9th Judicial District Attorney's Office after working there for about 31Ú2 months. It's unclear why she left after such a short duration. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:15:49 GMT)
U.S. lawyer led international bar
NEW YORK -- Harold Healy Jr., the first U.S. lawyer elected president of the world's oldest international bar federation, died Sunday. He was 85. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:17:19 GMT)
Shields will get new attorney
The man who police believe killed Charles Rayner in his Court Tower apartment last summer will get a new attorney. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:18:55 GMT)
Fired U.S. attorney cites threat
Officials say a reported conversation between another former U.S. attorney and Chief of Staff Michael Elston never took place. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 10:20:15 GMT)
Lawyer in fire-plane deaths seeks dismissal
The lawyer for a Tulare man accused of murder in the deaths of an airborne firefighting crew plans to ask the case be thrown out over accusations that authorities withheld crucial evidence. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:14:20 GMT)
Lawyer files claim over alleged unnecessary rabies shots
A Sacramento lawyer is representing 13 people who believe Humboldt County and the state didn't tell them when a second rabies test on two cats conducted in 2003 came up negative, allowing them to proceed with rabies shots for about a month. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 12:21:00 GMT)
Lawyer for former Razorback asks for continuance in lawsuit
The lawyer for former University of Arkansas and NFL defensive back Ahmad Carroll asked to continue a Washington County civil lawsuit trial in which Carroll is a defendant. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 13:30:45 GMT)
Serbia Has Legal Obligation To Arrest Mladic - Lawyer
BELGRADE (AP)--Serbia now has a legal obligation to arrest fugitive Bosnian Serb wartime commander Ratko Mladic because it risks U.N. Security Council sanctions after a World Court ruling, the lawyer who led Serbia's defense said Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:24:06 GMT)
Lawyer: 3 athletes apologize for attack
Three college football players accused in an attack on Palestinian students have apologized, and the victims' lawyer says they'll drop their complaint once the fourth player says he's sorry. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:48:48 GMT)
Judge concerned over lawyer conflict in deputy molest case
Saying he was concerned about family ties to the defendant, a judge demanded a waiver from a lawyer representing a former sheriff's deputy in a teen molestation case. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:01:32 GMT)
BREAKING NEWS: LaSane's attorney tells jury evidence is lacking
The attorney for Michael LaSane, in closing arguments in the murder trial of special-education teacher Kathleen Stanfield Weinstein, told the jury there was little evidence implicating his client. Friedman said each witness and piece of evidence had little validity, including a tape which Weinstein recorded after she was abducted. The tape was found with the victim's body. Prosecutors have argued ... (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 16:17:32 GMT)
Star Jones really a lawyer on TV
Not only is Star Jones a lawyer in real life, she's playing one on TV in the season finale of NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," set in New York. ... (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:09:17 GMT)
Fired U.S. Attorney Testifies on New Mexico Lawmakers
Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias told the Senate Judiciary Committee today that Rep. Heather Wilson (R-N.M.) called him on Oct. 16 -- while she was locked in a tight battle for reelection -- to say she had heard that his ongoing criminal investigation into local Albuquerque Democrats may have produced indictments that Iglesias was sitting on.... (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:45:55 GMT)
Ousted U.S. attorney for western Washington testifies before Senate committee
WASHINGTON _ The fired U.S. attorney for western Washington state told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday that the former chief of staff to Rep. Doc Hastings, R-Wash., called him to ask about an investigation of voter fraud in the hotly contested 2004 Washington governor’s race. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:04:41 GMT)
Bay area attorney disbarred, to pay $16M in restitution
A Clearwater attorney is among 19 lawyers disciplined in recent Florida Supreme Court order, the Florida Bar said. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:07:10 GMT)
Gonzales defends U.S. attorney firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales defended the firing of eight U.S. attorneys but added that the actions could have been handled with more care. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:23:57 GMT)
City Attorney Says NTC Developer Overcharged
City Attorney Michael Aguirre says the Corky McMillin Companies overcharged taxpayers nearly $10 million for the redevelopment of the Naval Training Center in Point Loma. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:27:17 GMT)
Microsoft Copyright Attorney Bashes Google Book Search
Google's Book Search project "systematically violates copyright" and deprives content owners of the opportunity to make money from their creations, according to a top Microsoft attorney. He accuses Google of taking a "cavalier approach to copyright" and of making money off other people's copyrighted creations in a prepared speech. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:34:37 GMT)
Microsoft Copyright Attorney Bashes Google Book Search
Google's Book Search project "systematically violates copyright" and deprives content owners of the opportunity to make money from their creations, according to a top Microsoft attorney. He accuses Google of taking a "cavalier approach to copyright" and of making money off other people's copyrighted creations in a prepared speech. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:35:26 GMT)
Panel confirms lawyer for utilities commission
Despite concerns from some environmentalists, the Senate Commerce Committee unanimously approved the nomination to the state's utilities commission of Raleigh lawyer Edward Finley Jr. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 19:44:46 GMT)
Buchanan's attorney wants statements suppressed in murder case
The attorney for a Moorhead man who faces a murder charge for shooting and killing another man during a dice game last summer is attempting to suppress statements he made about the weapon used and the incident. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:08:16 GMT)
Former Seattle U.S. Attorney Tells Senate Committee He Felt Threatened
Former U.S. Attorney John McKay of Seattle told the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday he was pressured not to testify before Congress. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:11:26 GMT)
Seattle parking magnate, lawyer Joe Diamond dead at 99
Josef "Joe" Diamond, a parking lot magnate and lawyer who argued a major discrimination case at the U.S. Supreme Court, is dead at age 99. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:13:12 GMT)
Microsoft Lawyer Attacks Google on Copyrights
Microsoft is taking aim at Google Inc.'s rival book-scanning project, saying the search company "systematically violates copyright." In prepared remarks, a Microsoft Corp. lawyer also said Google is cutting into the profits of authors and publishers. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 20:49:53 GMT)
Arizona attorney may receive congressional subpoena
A congressional committee is considering subpoenaing former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Paul Charlton to testify on a possible Bush administration purge of federal prosecutors after the November elections. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:07:10 GMT)
Barton Would Be A Lawyer If Not For Hollywood
British-born TV star Mischa Barton would be a lawyer working in the UK if she wasn't an actress. Barton was born in London but moved to New York with her family at the age of five, and she couldn't be more proud of her origins. (Tue, 06 Mar 2007 22:47:49 GMT)
Serbia's lawyer calls for Mladic arrest
Serbia now has a legal obligation to arrest one of the top Bosnian war crimes suspect still at large because it risks United Nations Security Council sanctions after a World Court ruling, the lawyer who led Serbia's defense said Tuesday. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:37:46 GMT)
Lawyer Drops Case Against Paulk
ATLANTA (FOX5) -- There is a surprising new development in the lawsuit against Bishop Earl Paulk. Less than a month before the trial, the couple suing the well known DeKalb County preacher has dropped their case. The lawyer for the couple says the matter is far from over. Click video for more information. Amanda Davis reports. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:41:26 GMT)
McMillin attorney: Aguirre should make public apology
The developer of the former Naval Training Center on Tuesday called City Attorney Michael Aguirre's accusations of inflated labor costs "completely wrong," and asked for a public apology. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:06:52 GMT)
Fired U.S. attorney cites threat
Officials say a reported conversation between another former U.S. attorney and Chief of Staff Michael Elston never took place. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:20:43 GMT)
Stare revokes Tabor lawyer's license
TABOR, Iowa A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:30:37 GMT)
Stare revokes Tabor lawyer's license
TABOR, Iowa A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. William Rickabaugh was... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:46:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Fernald Development Center should stay open
U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan says the Fernald Development Center in Waltham should remain open, a recommendation that could end a state effort to close the center for mentally retarded people. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:42:47 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Fernald Development Center should stay open
BOSTON U-S Attorney Michael Sullivan says the Fernald Development Center in Waltham should remain open for longtime residents who want to stay there. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:09:31 GMT)
Fired U.S. Attorney Accuses Republicans of Exerting Political Pressure
David Iglesias, New Mexico's former U.S. Attorney, accused Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., Tuesday of putting political pressure on him about a public-corruption investigation just before the last Election Day. Iglesias, who was asked to resign from the Justice Department with at least six other U.S. Attorneys, told his story to the Senate Judiciary Committee while ... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:09:43 GMT)
Kuhn announces bid for district attorney
Assistant Public Defender Michael Kuhn has announced his intent to seek the district attorney's seat currently held by Republican Jerry Spangler. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:10:49 GMT)
Lawyer: If 9/11 Injured Sue, Rescue Efforts Would Suffer
Future terrorist attack rescue efforts would be endangered if thousands of responders to the September 11, 2001, attacks were allowed to sue, a city lawyer warned a federal appeals court yesterday. "What is at stake is the extent to which public and private entities will respond to the future such disasters or will hold back for fear that they will be embroiled in thousands of lawsuits and years ... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:54:17 GMT)
Justice Admits U.S. Attorney Was Forced Out
The Justice Department acknowledged yesterday that Thomas M. DiBiagio, the Maryland U.S. attorney who stepped down early in 2005, was forced from office and did not, as he said at the time, decide on his own to leave for personal reasons. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:10:57 GMT)
Lawyer sets up cell phone check point at courthouse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A lawyer plans to set up a business to hold cell phones for people who have to leave their electronic gadgets outside the Allen County Courthouse since the devices have been banned in local courts. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:57:44 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer faces grand larceny charge
A disbarred lawyer from Greenburgh who authorities said stole $6,000 from a client by paying his own personal bills from escrow money was arraigned on a grand larceny charge yesterday. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:42:38 GMT)
Fired U.S. Attorney Accuses Republicans of Exerting Political Pressure
David Iglesias, New Mexico's former U.S. Attorney, accused Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., and Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M., Tuesday of putting political pressure on him about a public-corruption investigation just before the last Election Day. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:50:51 GMT)
Samoan attorney terms adoption charges 'rubbish'
Allegations of wrongdoing by a Utah-based adoption agency are "rubbish," a Samoan attorney representing the company said. Patrick Fepulea'i, one of the attorneys representing Focus on Children, criticized the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Attorney for Utah during a news conference Saturday in Apia, Samoa, according to the Samoa Observer . (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:51:48 GMT)
Behind bars, lawyer gets disbarred
Now he can't even be a jailhouse lawyer. Gregory G. Schultz, a Clearwater attorney, was convicted in 2005 of participating in an $18.4-million Ponzi scheme between 1996 and 2000 and cheating hundreds of investors. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:39:04 GMT)
Disbarred attorney faces jail for working
Columbus- A disbarred Cleveland Heights attorney could be thrown in jail next week for practicing law without a license and refusing a court order to address the matter - a rare threat from the Ohio Supreme Court. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:46:21 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Fernald Development Center should stay open
BOSTON - U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan says the Fernald Development Center in Waltham should remain open, a recommendation that could end a state effort to close the center for mentally retarded people. Sullivan... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:58:19 GMT)
Attorney General defends decision to fire prosecutors
Amid accusations that high-level officials tried to interfere with ongoing corruption cases, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales defended his decision to remove seven U.S. attorneys from their posts in this morning's USA TODAY: ... To be clear, it was for reasons... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 12:21:53 GMT)
IA court officials revoke Tabor lawyer’s license
A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:02:51 GMT)
Stare revokes Tabor lawyer's license
TABOR, Iowa A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:08:55 GMT)
Lawyer sets up cell phone check point at courthouse
Fort Wayne - An enterprising lawyer has come up with a way to make some money from Allen County's ban on cell phones in local courts. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:11:28 GMT)
Fired U.S. attorney testifies about 2004 call
WASHINGTON - The fired U.S. attorney for Western Washington testified Tuesday that a former top aide to Rep. Doc Hastings called him in the weeks following the hotly contested 2004 Washington state governor's race to ask whether his office was going to investigate allegations of voter fraud. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:35:05 GMT)
Stare revokes Tabor lawyer's license
TABOR, Iowa A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:16:50 GMT)
Attorney: China May Execute Fugitive
An attorney for a Chinese man accused of bilking the Bank of China of more than $100 million said Canada was attempting to use a minor charge to extradite him back to China, where he could face the death penalty. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:45:22 GMT)
Municipal lawyer, former jail director to join bench
A veteran suburban lawyer and a former director of the Cook County Jail are among 31 attorneys chosen to become judges. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:10:54 GMT)
Lawyer named to defend Grant
Stephen Rabaut has the task of defending Stephen Grant, who is accused of murdering and dismembering of his wife Tara Lynn Grant, according to the lawyer's Sterling Heights office. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:02:41 GMT)
Sex, Adultery and Extortion: Lawyer on Trial for Allegedly Blackmailing Wife's Lovers
Sex scandals, adultery, and extortion are all issues in the trial against Ted Roberts, a respected San Antonio Lawyer. Roberts is accused of blackmailing several men his wife had affairs with during their marriage. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 17:27:36 GMT)
Defense attorney bows out of Mormon shooting trial
CHESAPEAKE - James Boughton Jr.'s defense attorney has removed himself from the murder case just weeks before the 20-year-old is to stand trial for the shooting of two Mormon missionaries. Boughton . . . (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:19:11 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from abuse case
Lawyer Kevin Walsh withdrew Tuesday as counsel for sexual assault suspect Ronald J. Smith after his client complained the attorney was charging him too much money. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:40:49 GMT)
Lawyer Sets Up Cell Phone Check Point At Courthouse
(AP) An enterprising lawyer has come up with a way to make some money from Allen County’s ban on cell phones in local courts. Sam Bolinger is creating a business that will hold cell phones, pagers and other electronic gadgets for people who have to leave them outside the county courthouse during court hearings. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:42:13 GMT)
Lawyer Sets Up Cell Phone Check Point at Courthouse
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) An enterprising lawyer has come up with a way to make some money from Allen County's ban on cell phones in local courts. Sam Bolinger is creating a business that will hold cell (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:44:44 GMT)
Attorney: Nevada Parole Board violates law
An attorney for a prison inmate has told the Nevada Supreme Court that the Parole Board is subject to the state open meeting law - just as a panel of three justices said in a 2006 order favoring his client, John Witherow. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 20:06:15 GMT)
Judge Appoints Stephen Grant New Attorney
Stephen Grant, who has been at the Macomb County jail since Monday, met his new attorney Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:10:09 GMT)
U.S. attorney, relatives say Fernald Center should stay open
U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan asked the federal court Wednesday to allow dozens of mentally retarded residents to remain at the Fernald Development Center in Waltham, a decades-old facility the state has been seeking to redevelop. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:29:25 GMT)
GBI Investigating Houston County District Attorney
The GBI is investigating Houston County District Attorney Kelly Burke after his ex-wife accuses him of domestic violence. In a Houston County Sheriff's report, Laura Brazeale says on March 2nd, Burke became violent when she was picking up the children during a custody exchange. read more (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:33:29 GMT)
Judge appoints attorney for man who murdered and dismembered wife
DETROIT -- A Macomb County judge has appointed a suburban Detroit criminal defense attorney for Stephen Grant, the man accused of murdering and dismembering his wife. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:37:20 GMT)
U.S. attorney, relatives say Fernald Center should stay open
BOSTON - U.S. Attorney Michael Sullivan asked the federal court Wednesday to allow dozens of mentally retarded residents to remain at the Fernald Development Center in Waltham, a decades-old facility the... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 21:43:19 GMT)
Mitchell Trying to Meet With Albany Attorney on Steroids Probe
March 7 (Bloomberg) -- Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell, who is leading Major League Baseball's steroid investigation, is trying to meet with the Albany County District Attorney P. David Soares to discuss distribution of illegal muscle-building substances over the Internet. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 22:51:55 GMT)
ONLINE UPDATE: Domenici hires lawyer on ethics charge (4:04 p.m.)
WASHINGTON — Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., has hired well-known Washington defense lawyer to represent him in a preliminary ethics investigation into allegations that he pressured New Mexico's fired U.S. attorney to rush indictments against Democrats before the 2006 election. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:15:37 GMT)
Domenici hires lawyer on ethics charge
WASHINGTON U-S Senator Pete Domenici has hired well-known Washington defense lawyer to represent him in a preliminary ethics investigation. The investigation is... (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:22:11 GMT)
Domenici hires lawyer on ethics charge
US Senator Pete Domenici has hired well-known Washington defense lawyer to represent him in a preliminary ethics investigation. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:25:42 GMT)
Cardin calls for investigation into ex-U.S. attorney's removal
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Justice Department contends it's “absolutely ridiculous” for a former U.S. attorney to say he was forced to resign for investigating a former governor's associates, but a U.S. senator said Wednesday the matter warrants further investigation. (Wed, 07 Mar 2007 23:31:01 GMT)
Judge Appoints Attorney For Man Who Murdered And Dismembered Wife
DETROIT (AP) — A judge has appointed an attorney for the man accused of murdering and dismembering his wife. Stephen Rabaut of Sterling Heights will defend Stephen Grant. He was arraigned yesterday in the death of Tara Lynn Grant. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:31:04 GMT)
Drug charge reduced in case against lawyer
City of Newburgh — The city's chief lawyer dodged a legal bullet, after Rockland County prosecutors asked a judge to reduce a felony drug-possession charge to a misdemeanor. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 02:48:57 GMT)
Titans' Jones 'frightened' as troubles mount, lawyer says
An attorney for the Tennessee Titans' Adam "Pacman" Jones describes his client as "very frightened" as he faces trial on a felony charge of obstructing police in Georgia and also awaits the outcome of an investigation into a triple shooting at a Las Vegas strip club. The cornerback hasn't been named as a suspect in the Feb. 19 Las Vegas incident during the NBA's All-Star weekend, but a club ... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:46:27 GMT)
Attorney wants case heard again
SCHUYLERVILLE - A Saratoga Springs attorney embroiled in an eminent domain dispute with the Schuylerville School District wants a state appeals court to re-hear his case. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:07:04 GMT)
Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's son victim of carjacking
NORFOLK - A son of Commonwealth's Attorney Jack Doyle was the victim of a carjacking at Maury High School on Wednesday morning, a police spokesman said. Sgt. Ollan Burruss said a vehicle was taken . . . (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 04:19:11 GMT)
Overmedicated Lawyer Awarded $2.7 Million
An Ohio woman who sued a British doctor and a pharmacy branch after having been incorrectly prescribed eight times her usual dose of a steroid has been awarded $2.7 million by a British court. The plaintiff, who is a lawyer and Anglican priest, said she suffered paranoia, depression and psychotic episodes after taking the drug. She originally sought $9.7 million, and said she will appeal. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:09:03 GMT)
Naples city attorney tells council members to avoid lobbying state lawmakers together
In a better-safe-than-sorry tone, Naples City Attorney Bob Pritt told council members through a memo Wednesday to stay away from potential Sunshine Law violations by not lobbying state lawmakers together. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:27:20 GMT)
Lawyer says client's convictiion "legally impossible"
Making the bold claim that a conviction is "legally impossible" in a murder case against one of his clients, defense lawyer John Fitzpatrick asked Wednesday that the District Attorney's Office be prohibited from trying the matter next week. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:06:19 GMT)
State revokes Iowa lawyer’s license
TABOR, Iowa — A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:37:19 GMT)
High-profile lawyer tapped to defend Grant
Macomb County's chief circuit judge bypassed a list of court-appointed attorneys Wednesday and handpicked a high-powered lawyer to defend accused murderer Stephen Grant. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:02:13 GMT)
Lawyer gets drug charges reduced
Newburgh - The city’s chief lawyer dodged a legal bullet after Rockland County prosecutors asked a judge to reduce a felony drug possession charge to a misdemeanor. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:06:57 GMT)
State’s attorney placed on leave
-MILFORD — Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney L. Mark Hurley was placed on administrative leave Wednesday as two state agencies investigate allegations of misappropriation of funds, according to sources. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:00:33 GMT)
Garyville lawyer sets sights on state House
Geri Broussard Baloney, a lawyer from Garyville, has announced her intentions to enter the race to replace state Rep. Robert R. "Bobby" Faucheux Jr. in the 57th District of the House of Representatives. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:10:57 GMT)
Attorney: Man shot by police will sue
Companion in SUV was killed A man who survived a Fort Lauderdale police shooting at a Sistrunk Boulevard intersection intends to sue the city, according to his attorney, Johnny McCray Jr. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:21:03 GMT)
Weiss readies bid for city attorney
The L.A. councilman is entering the race and lining up support for a seat that won't be vacated for two years. Hoping to scare away challengers by building a campaign war chest two years early, Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss is about to officially declare himself a candidate for city attorney. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:26:52 GMT)
U.S. attorney won't investigate 1977 death case
CLEARWATER - The U.S. Attorney's Office has declined to investigate a July 1977 fatal wreck on Clearwater Beach that resulted in the deaths of a rookie police officer and a young motorist from Georgia. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:37:17 GMT)
Oliveira, Merrillvillle personal injury attorney, dies at 59
Francis Jeffery "Jeff" Oliveira, a Merrillville attorney who represented clients in various historical cases, died Tuesday at the age of 59. Two years ago, Oliveira helped sue local law enforcement after a Lake County Jail inmate killed himself. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:29:23 GMT)
Roseland clerk claims town attorney has conflict: Gridley declines to reopen office; says she is preparing for planned ...
ROSELAND -- Clerk-treasurer Cheryl Gridley has accused the town attorney of acting inappropriately by threatening to file suit against her on behalf of the Town Council. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:08 GMT)
U.S. attorney reviewing Moran’s decision to change lien
U.S. Attorney Thomas A. Marino’s office is reviewing Luzerne County Prothonotary Jill Moran’s decision to record a federal tax lien against her law partner under another name, District Attorney David Lupas said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:43:50 GMT)
Accused teacher told boy not to talk, attorney says
COLUMBIA - As law enforcement closed in on a teacher now accused of having sex with five boys, the woman sent text messages to at least one of the youths to urge him to keep his mouth shut, an attorney for some of the boys said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:48:59 GMT)
Attorney for Susan Bala says she's out of prison
AP-NDBala Release,0128 Attorney for Susan Bala says she's out of prison FARGO, N.D. (AP) The lawyer for Susan Bala says she's left prison to try to put her life back together after a federal appeals court overturned her conviction for i (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:29:04 GMT)
Double murder suspects resolve attorney issues in court
The only woman charged in the double murder of a young Knoxville couple in February was in court in Knoxville Thursday after being brought back from Kentucky Wednesday night. And another suspect in the murders was appointed a new attorney. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:45:42 GMT)
Attorney General skeptical about prosecutor firings
WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said he and many of his counterparts are skeptical of the Justice Department's explanation of last year's mass removal of federal prosecutors, where H.E. "Bud" Cummins of Arkansas was one of the casualties. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:49:04 GMT)
Abduction suspect still trying to get his own lawyer
GOSHEN -- Jerry White is still looking into getting his own lawyer, his public defender Jeff Majerek said in court today. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:59:58 GMT)
Devlin's lawyer dismisses suggested plea deal
A lawyer for the kidnapping suspects says the broad outlines of the package, which would include several consecutive life sentences, make it a nonstarter. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:20:09 GMT)
Attorney offers Zimmerman documents for public viewing
A Chicago attorney is willing to provide police officer depositions to anyone at no charge from Evan Zimmerman’s dismissed wrongful conviction lawsuit against the Eau Claire Police Department. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:41:07 GMT)
Concerns Surround Appointment Of Grant's Attorney
The Macomb County Bar Association says it is not happy with the way Grant's attorney was chosen. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:25:19 GMT)
Concerns Surround Appointment Of Grant's Attorney
A news conference was held Thursday at Macomb County Circuit Court over concerns in regards to the appointment of Stephen Grant's attorney. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:46:34 GMT)
Attorney: 50 People Claim Roman Catholic Sex Abuse
An attorney says about four dozen people have come forward since a pool of $12 million was announced in January. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:58:08 GMT)
Attorney Dalton Says Judge Sell "Out Of Line" In Sculpture Vandal Case
Attorney Jesse W. Dalton said General Sessions Court Judge Christie Mahn Sell’s actions Wednesday in the case involving damage to First Street sculptures "were out of line for an elected judge, and her logic was illogical." (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:10:56 GMT)
Attorney: Accused teacher asked boy not to talk
(Columbia-AP) March 7, 2007 - An attorney says that, as law enforcement closed in on a teacher accused of having sex with five boys, the woman sent text messages to at least one of the youths to urge him to keep his mouth shut. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:22:23 GMT)
Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:13:11 GMT)
Police Investigate Suspicious Letter Sent To Attorney
FREDERICK, Md. -- Police were called to a possible hazardous material situation in Frederick after two employees of an attorney's office fell ill on Thursday after coming into contact with a suspicious letter. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:13:54 GMT)
Lawyer charged with trying to sell stolen art
A U.S. grand jury on Thursday indicted a retired Massachusetts lawyer who held a $30 million trove of stolen paintings, including one by French postimpressionist painter Paul Cezanne, for almost 30 years. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:29:19 GMT)
Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
BOSTON - A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. A federal grand jury indicted Robert R. Mardirosian... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:43:19 GMT)
Earlier this week, Mary Jo White, who was U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1993-2002, also ...
You serve at the president’s pleasure, no question about that. … However, throughout modern history, my understanding is, you did not change the U.S. attorney during an administration, unless there was some evidence of misconduct or other really quite significant cause to do so. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:21:06 GMT)
Attorney Distributes Criminal Records By E-Mail
An e-mail newsletter in north suburban Highwood is raising eyebrows. An attorney in the area included the criminal records of reputed gang members in the message. As CBS 2's Rafael Romo reports, a police investigation is now underway. VIDEO: See Why An E-Newsletter Has Some Highwood Officials Fuming (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:25:00 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Now Investigating Pile of Dumped Documents
The attorney general is now investigating thousands of confidential documents dumped in a Lubbock field. NewsChannel 11's Ben Lawson has the latest. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:31:25 GMT)
A Lawyer Finds He Can Go Home Again
Harvey Miller, who made Weil, Gotshal a bankruptcy powerhouse, returns after a detour into banking. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:47:34 GMT)
White House bows on attorney reforms
The Bush administration, bowing to an uproar over its firing of eight federal prosecutors, agreed Thursday to tightening the law for replacing U.S. attorneys and letting Congress hear from senior officials with roles in the ousters. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:41:32 GMT)
'Attorney Man' Teaches Truth, Justice and the Marketing Way
There's a brand-new hero in town. Batman, Superman and Spider-Man, meet Attorney Man! Attorneys as superheroes is the idea behind "Attorney Man," a comic book written by business-development specialist Karen Katz, formerly an attorney at Crowell & Moring. But this superhero tale is not for kids; rather, it's a professional-development tool, starring Tim Silver, an attorney at Cha Chingi Changa ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:08:53 GMT)
Lawyer indicted in stolen art case
A retired lawyer accused of negotiating to sell paintings allegedly stolen by a former client, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:27:38 GMT)
Lawyer Indicted in Stolen Art Case
Retired Lawyer Accused of Negotiating to Sell Paintings Allegedly Stolen by Former Client (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:52:19 GMT)
Choice of attorney draws criticism
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Sheriff Mark Hackel is changing procedures in his office and Macomb County attorneys are crying foul as criticism mounts over the hiring of a high-profile defense attorney to represent accused murderer Stephen Grant. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:06:02 GMT)
Conrad leaving county district attorney's office
A veteran prosecutor who helped put hundreds of sex offenders behind bars is leaving the district attorney's office for private practice.Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey A. Conrad plans to leave April 2 for a position with Clymer & Musser PC, 408 W. Chestnut St.Conrad bec... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:48:21 GMT)
Border politics may have cost U.S. attorney her job
Critics say Carol Lam was fired in San Diego because she ignored immigration issues. WASHINGTON — From the moment she took over as U.S. attorney in San Diego in 2002, Carol Chien-Hua Lam made no secret that white-collar crime would be her top priority — including transgressions by prominent business and political figures. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:14:46 GMT)
Devlin’s attorney rejects plan for plea deal
ST. LOUIS | Michael Devlin’s attorney has dismissed a plea deal being drafted by county and federal prosecutors, saying the outlines of the package already make it a nonstarter. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:33:02 GMT)
Attorney General skeptical about prosecutor firings
WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said he and many of his counterparts are skeptical of the Justice Department's explanation of last year's mass removal of federal prosecutors, where H.E. "Bud" Cummins of Arkansas was one of the casualties. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:42:13 GMT)
Montana U.S. attorney to discuss firings
Montana U.S. Attorney William Mercer, who also is acting associate attorney general, is expected to be among top Justice Department officials who will be interviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee about the firings of eight U.S. attorneys. After me ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:07:38 GMT)
Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
BOSTON - A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. A federal grand jury indicted Robert R. Mardirosian... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 11:43:54 GMT)
Gonzales won't challenge U.S. attorney measure
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration agreed Thursday not to oppose legislation that would eliminate the attorney general's power to appoint interim U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:04:45 GMT)
Retired Falmouth attorney indicted in stolen art case
A federal grand jury yesterday indicted a former attorney who lives in Falmouth on charges that he kept seven stolen paintings for three decades. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:16:48 GMT)
Attorney general presents $50,000 to Mineral Day Report Center
Attorney General Darrell McGraw was in Keyser for the second time in eight months Thursday to present county officials with funds to assist with the operation of the Mineral County Day Report Center. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:49:35 GMT)
Sutherland signs criminal defense attorney Billy Martin
Prominent trial attorney Billy Martin has moved from Blank Rome to another D.C. law firm, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:52:32 GMT)
Lawyer Paul Coddington's disbarment changed to suspension
CONCORD, N.H. The state Supreme Court has changed a lawyer's misconduct punishment from disbarment to a two year suspension. Paul Coddington was disbarred last... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:04:59 GMT)
Lawyer Paul Coddington's disbarment changed to suspension
Five months after the state Supreme Court disbarred lawyer Paul Coddington, it changed his punishment to a two-year suspension. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:31:06 GMT)
Pott. Co. Attorney Fights Sex Offender Registry Law
Pottawattamie County Attorney Matt Wilber says Iowa's 2,000-foot sex offender registry law doesn't work. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:59:56 GMT)
Los Angeles Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer, Robert Salinsky Launches His New Website at ...
The Law Offices of Robert Salinsky, Criminal Defense Lawyer Southern California, launches a new website at RobertSalinsky.com. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:02:00 GMT)
Lawyer wants lineup for vandalism suspect
A lawyer for vandalism suspect David Scott Killen appealed unsuccessfully Wednesday for a lower bail and asked the judge to order a lineup or suppress evidence that implicated his client. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 17:11:53 GMT)
County Attorney works long hours, but really likes his job
County Attorney Chuck Rasmussen. By Rin Porter About eight weeks ago, the newly elected county officers were sworn in to begin their duties. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:49:09 GMT)
Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
BOSTON (AP) — A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:07:02 GMT)
Judge Sell Considers Action Against Attorney Dalton Possible Contempt Order Or Referral To State Disciplinary Board
General Sessions Court Judge Christie Mahn Sell said Friday she is considering possible actions against an attorney who denounced her rulings in the case involving damage to First Street sculptures. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:41:06 GMT)
'Salacious' Grant media coverage requires gag order, attorney says
MOUNT CLEMENS -- The attorney for accused murderer Stephen Grant is citing "salacious" media speculation as a reason to prevent police and prosecutors from talking about the case. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:45:02 GMT)
Attorney: Signature Pharmacy owners will be vindicated
In a statement, attorney says owners will be cleared in steroid case. The attorney for the owners and operators of an Orlando pharmacy charged in a multi-state steroid distribution ring by New York prosecutors vowed Friday that they would be vindicated. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:47:25 GMT)
'The Sopranos' can film in Bloomfield, township attorney says
Tony Soprano is welcome in the North Jersey town of Bloomfield. Earlier this week, the town's mayor and council had denied a permit to film the series' final scene, saying they found the HBO mob drama a disparaging portrait of Italian-Americans. Township attorney Brian Aloia has decided, however, that the town clerk is required to issue a filming permit and the council doesn't have a say unless ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:22:23 GMT)
Attorney denies any involvement from governor in tax dispute case
Both Governor Doyle and the state Department of Transportation's head attorney are denying there was any contact between the governor and the D-O-T related to a tax dispute involving trucking companies once owned by Doyle's top donor. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:00:55 GMT)
Nevada governor's lawyer responds to contribution questions
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A lawyer for Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons said Friday that $169,100 in contributions to a defense fund, set up to deal with brewing legal cases, were disclosed even though it's not clear whether the disclosure was required under state election laws. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:39:28 GMT)
Nevada governor's lawyer responds to contribution questions
CARSON CITY A lawyer for Governor Jim Gibbons says about 169-thousand dollars in contributions to a defense fund, set up to deal with brewing legal cases, were disclosed even though it's not clear whether the disclosure was required under state election laws. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:20:48 GMT)
Attorney Speaks Out For Pharmacy Owners
The attorney for a group of people charged in connection with an alleged steroid ring talked Friday night about the allegations. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:24:44 GMT)
Attorney General Warns Of Fake FBI E-Mail Scam
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- The Arkansas attorney general's office is warning of an e-mail scam in which residents receive fake e-mails that appear to be sent by the FBI. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:51:16 GMT)
Militia Commander Fires Lawyer
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Black Oak man can fire his lawyer, but will have to take whatever defense attorney the court appoints, a federal judge ruled Friday. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:51:57 GMT)
A new U.S. attorney is sworn in
More than 300 people attended the swearing-in ceremony Friday for U.S. Attorney Rachel K. Paulose, the first woman to hold the office in Minnesota and, at 33, the youngest. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., and A.M. (Sandy) Keith, chief justice emeritus of the Minnesota Supreme Court, spoke on her behalf. A number of Paulose's family members attended the ceremony at the University of St. Thomas School ... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:41:05 GMT)
Attorney accused of molestation resigns from bar
SHAWNEE, Okla. A Shawnee attorney accused of molesting a teenage client has agreed to immediately stop practicing law and won't be eligible for a new license for five... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:07:02 GMT)
Retired Lawyer Indicted in Stolen Art Case
Robert R. Mardirosian, a retired lawyer accused of negotiating to sell paintings allegedly stolen by a former client, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury. Mardirosian -- of both Falmouth, Mass., and St. Paul de Vence, France -- was indicted with one count each of possessing, transporting and selling stolen goods that had crossed U.S. borders. ... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:09:04 GMT)
Watts and #8217; alleged victim hires attorney
The woman who has accused Vigo County Recorder Raymond L. Watts of stalking and sexual harassment has hired an Indianapolis employment and labor law attorney in connection with the Watts situation, the alleged victim confirmed Friday. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:19:51 GMT)
Council mum on attorney’s ouster
LEAGUE CITY — League City’s attorney Arnold Polanco won’t be working for the city anymore, but most people aren’t sure why. The city council voted 4-3 to hire another law firm, Gregg & Gregg, after Polanco addressed the council asking to keep his job or have a reason for his dismissal. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:35:34 GMT)
Lawyer challenges insurance tax
A lawyer fighting to keep Kenton County from building a jail on a site just outside of Independence is once again taking the county to court, this time over a new tax on insurance bills. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:46:29 GMT)
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