Attorney News Mar 2007
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Eyeing a White House Role in the U.S. Attorney Firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Ratcheting up its investigation of the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, the House Judiciary Committee is turning its attention to the White House's role in the affair. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:15:06 GMT)
Attorney gets 60 days in jail for sex crimes
Noting that "sometimes good people do bad things," King County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramsdell sentenced Bellevue attorney Jeb E. Burgess to 60 days in... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:20:07 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. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:42:13 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 08:49:48 GMT)
Attorney: Defendant forced into aiding in CA reservoir case
A man charged in a deadly kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting Russian immigrants was threatened into participating by two defendants already convicted in the case, according to the man's defense attorney. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:31:32 GMT)
Attorney: Defendant forced into aiding in CA reservoir case
LOS ANGELES A man charged in a kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting L-A's Russian immigrants was forced to participate, says his attorney. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:05:32 GMT)
Attorney files to ban info
CROWN POINT -- The attorney for suspended Calumet High School Principal Michael Banham, accused of shooting at his wife's car last year, wants testimony from his wife and others barred from court. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:09:26 GMT)
Attorney drops effort to wipe out arrest charge
An Indianola attorney on Friday dropped his attempt to force the Warren County Sheriff’s Department to wipe from its records information about his... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:20:32 GMT)
Search for city attorney on way
Olympia officials will find a replacement for City Attorney Bob Sterbank by the end of the summer, City Manager Steve Hall said. Sterbank resigned this month to become city attorney in Mercer Island. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:49:51 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 12:41:39 GMT)
Paulose sworn in as U.S. attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Rachel Paulose (pah-LOHS') has been officially sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. More than 300 people attended yesterday's swearing-in ceremony. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 14:44:06 GMT)
First Woman U.S. Attorney For Minn. Sworn In
Rachel Paulose has been officially sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. More Political News (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:14:00 GMT)
Four years, no clues in lawyer's disappearance
MEDIA, Pa. It's been four years since a Delaware County lawyer disappeared, leaving her husband and son at home while she left on an errand. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:09:40 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 20:25:05 GMT)
Attorney: Defendant forced into aiding in CA reservoir case
A man charged in a kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting L-A's Russian immigrants was forced to participate, says his attorney. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:56:30 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Molestation Resigns From Bar
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) 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 years. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:35:10 GMT)
Despite criticism, attorney general remains unfazed
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met privately with top members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to offer an olive branch, but he did not seem too happy about it. Gonzales had agreed to let Congress limit his powers and interview Justice Department officials as part of an escalating battle over the firings of eight U.S. attorneys. He knew that another scandal on FBI ... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:15:18 GMT)
American Somoa Attorney General dies
PAGO PAGO, American Somoa American Somoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been recieving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died yesterday. That's according to Governor Togiola Tulafono. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 02:58:37 GMT)
New Mexico GOP leader urged Rove to fire U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON - Presidential adviser Karl Rove and at least one other member of the White House political team were urged by the New Mexico Republican Party chairman to fire the state's U.S. attorney because of dissatisfaction in part with the failure to indict Democrats in a voter fraud investigation in the battleground election state. In an interview Saturday, Allen Weh, the party chairman, said ... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:45:18 GMT)
American Samoa Attorney General dies
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa American Samoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been recieving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died yesterday. That's according to Governor Togiola Tulafono. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:58:38 GMT)
N.M. GOP official sought attorney ouster
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state's U.S. attorney. He said later, however, the decision had already been made by the time he talked to Rove. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:14:40 GMT)
American Samoa attorney general dies
American Samoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been receiving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died Friday, Gov. Togiola T.A. Tulafono said. He was in his early 60s. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:20:39 GMT)
N.M. GOP Official Sought Attorney Ouster
(AP Photo/Dennis Cook) Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, march 6, 2007, before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on politicization in the hiring and firing of U.S. attorneys. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:25:30 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. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:29:51 GMT)
Edmund Tijerina: Lawyer's expertise extends to renowned South American poet
When you think of lawyers, poetry usually isn't the first word that comes to mind. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:05:35 GMT)
County attorney: Council members didn't violate Sunshine Law
HILO,Hawaii A five-page report by Hawaii County's top attorney finds three Hawaii County Council members did not violate the state's Sunshine Law. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:13:38 GMT)
Lawyer seeks to ban pay-to-play town by Glouco town
A local lawyer has a mission to enlighten the political system in Gloucester County by creating a grass-roots group intended to eliminate pay-to-play practices in New Jersey, one town at a time. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:21:26 GMT)
Ex-U.S. Attorney's Failings Documented
As U.S. attorney for Maryland, it was Thomas M. DiBiagio's wish that he be remembered as a prosecutor who, in the pursuit of justice, was fearless and beholden to none. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:22:18 GMT)
N.M. GOP chief asked Rove to fire U.S. attorney
Presidential adviser Karl Rove and at least one other member of the White House political team were urged by the New Mexico Republican Party chairman to fire the state's U.S. attorney because of dissatisfaction with his job performance. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:46:41 GMT)
Students' attorney tied to racist groups
An attorney for two teens who are demanding that Burleson High School drop its ban on their Confederate flag purses has a professional and personal background intertwined with some of the nation's most notorious white supremacist groups. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:13:23 GMT)
Lawyer's job is to keep public data accessible
In December 2004, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan appointed a lawyer named Terry Mutchler to serve in the newly created position of public access counselor. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:17:56 GMT)
Lawyer fought 'basic human unfairness'
Keith Burns, a former legislator and longtime advocate for civil rights and progressive politics in Oregon, has died at age 80. Burns, who also was an attorney, president of the Oregon State Bar and chief of staff for Gov. Bob Straub, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, of Alzheimer's disease. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:29:21 GMT)
Rove was urged to fire U.S. attorney in N.M.
State's Republican chairman says he made request in 2005 Presidential adviser Karl Rove and at least one other member of the White House political team were urged by the New Mexico Republican Party chairman to fire the state's U.S. attorney because of dissatisfaction in part with his failure to indict Democrats in a voter fraud investigation in the battleground election state. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:56:05 GMT)
Report: Rove was urged to oust attorney
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state’s U.S. attorney. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:22:56 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. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:02:56 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. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:10:30 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. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 10:11:10 GMT)
N.M. GOP official sought attorney ouster
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state's U.S. attorney. He said later, however, the decision had already been made by the time he talked to Rove. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:25:49 GMT)
Gonzales under fire, even from own party / News of FBI abuses caps tough week for attorney general
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met privately with top members of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week to offer an olive branch, but he did not seem too happy about it. Gonzales had agreed to let Congress limit his powers and interview Justice... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:49:48 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. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:24:48 GMT)
GOPer Urged White House To Fire Attorney
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state's U.S. attorney, David Iglesias. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Seacoast doctor becomes inmate lawyer
A former Barrington doctor serving state prison time as a sex offender testified by speaker phone Thursday at a public hearing for a bill he largely drafted. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:38:23 GMT)
Schumer Calls for Attorney General Gonzales to Resign (Update1)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic Senator Charles Schumer said Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign because the Justice Department has become too ``political.'' (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:04:23 GMT)
Attorney general should resign, senator says
The Senate's No. 3 Democrat said today that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign because he is putting politics above the law. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:37:55 GMT)
Leading Democrats call for ouster of US attorney general
Congressional Democrats called Sunday for the firing of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, on the heels of revelations that the FBI had abused its power to get Americans' personal information and other problems that have emerged or worsened on Gonzales's watch. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:47:25 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. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:31:24 GMT)
Report: N.M. GOP chief says he approached Rove about ousting U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state’s U.S. attorney. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 20:36:14 GMT)
County attorney: Council members didn't violate Sunshine Law
HILO,Hawaii A five-page report by Hawaii County's top attorney finds three Hawaii County Council members did not violate the state's Sunshine Law. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:01:09 GMT)
American Samoa Attorney General dies
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa American Samoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been recieving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died yesterday. That's according to Governor Togiola Tulafono. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:01:19 GMT)
Tuscaloosa lawyer known for activism Al Vreeland dies at 78
Al Vreeland, a retired Tuscaloosa lawyer known for compassion and activism, has died. He was 78. Vreeland was known in Tuscaloosa for promoting better legal representation for the underprivileged. Al Vreeland II said his father died Tuesday, two months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:29:22 GMT)
Tuscaloosa lawyer known for activism Al Vreeland dies at 78
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Al Vreeland, a retired Tuscaloosa lawyer known for compassion and activism, has died. He was 78. Vreeland was known in Tuscaloosa for promoting... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:34:44 GMT)
Her lawyer says it was a Murder-suicide plan that she didn’t finish
When Rochelle Laudenslager brought her father’s “souvenir” gun back to her mother’s house Dec. 27, 2006, she said she was going to kill herself with it, her mother testified at Laudenslager’s preliminary hearing Wednesday. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:46:50 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:37:55 GMT)
Ann Coulter behaving badly once more
A cum laude graduate of Cornell with a Michigan law degree, Ann Coulter might have pursued a long and productive career as a lawyer, academic or politician. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:57:52 GMT)
Attorney general should step down, senator says
WASHINGTON U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales has so politicized the Justice Department that he should step down for the sake of the nation, the Senate's third-ranking Democrat said Sunday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:14:08 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:50:57 GMT)
Schumer calls on attorney general to resign
WASHINGTON -- The Senate's No. 3 Democrat said Sunday that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign because he is putting politics above the law. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:34:34 GMT)
Two Democrats call on Gonzales to quit as attorney general
Schumer, Biden allege abuses of power The Senate's No. 3 Democrat said yesterday that Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales should resign because he is putting politics above the law. Sen. Charles E. Schumer noted the FBI's illegal snooping into people's private lives and the Justice Department's firing of federal prosecutors. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:05:05 GMT)
Berlusconi and Mills stand trial for alleged bribe
Silvio Berlusconi and David Mills go on trial on Tuesday over an alleged bribe paid to the British lawyer to keep quiet about the former Italian prime minister's media business dealings. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:07:17 GMT)
Lawyer selected as director of economic development
Delaware County officials have selected a lawyer with state government experience as the county’s new economic-development director. John Barron, 32, of New Albany, is scheduled to begin work today. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:17:15 GMT)
‘Principled stand´ drives attorney at center of Ten Commandments case
Attorney Stephen Glassroth, who filed suit over a Ten Commandments monument in the Alabama Judicial Building. A lawyer opposed to a controversial Ten Commandments monument in front of the Alabama Supreme Court has been vindicated by a federal court. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:37:33 GMT)
Attorney general should quit, New York Sen. Schumer says
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has so politicized the Justice Department that he should step down for the sake of the nation, the Senate's third-ranking Democrat said Sunday. Citing recent disclosures about the FBI's improper use of... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:48:49 GMT)
Chat with lawyer might ease wife's mind
Dear Abby: I am 22 years old and have been married 17 months. "Derek" and I have a 23-month-old son. Derek hasn’t worked for about a year and refuses to help support our family. He also belittles me whenever he talks to me. I am not happy in this marriage, but I am not sure what to do about it. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:53:31 GMT)
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai beaten, hurt in custody: lawyer
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was severely assaulted in detention and had to be taken to hospital for treatment following his arrest on Sunday over a banned prayer rally, his lawyer said. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:45 GMT)
Annexation, attorney fees topics at Willard meeting
The Willard board of aldermen will meet at 7 tonight at City Hall, 224 W. Jackson St. Agenda items include requesting approval to set a public hearing to annex all of the Meadows service area into Willard city limits. Aldermen may also discuss city attorney fees. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:24:29 GMT)
Tsvangirai injured, "in bad shape" in custody: lawyer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was "in bad shape" on Monday after suffering head injuries while in police custody, his lawyer said, and rights groups alleged he and other politicians were tortured. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:32:43 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:37:26 GMT)
No. 3 Dem Wants Attorney General Out
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign, Sen. Charles Schumer says. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:39:10 GMT)
Leading Democrats call for ouster of US attorney general
Congressional Democrats called Sunday for the firing of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, on the heels of revelations that the FBI had abused its power to get Americans' personal information and other problems that have emerged or worsened on Gonzales's watch. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:39:21 GMT)
Senator calls for attorney general to resign post
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has so politicized the Justice Department that he should step down for the sake of the nation, the Senate's third-ranking Democrat said. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:17:52 GMT)
Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai badly hurt in custody-lawyer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was "in bad shape" on Monday after suffering head injuries while in police custody, his lawyer said, and rights groups alleged he and other politicians were tortured. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:12:42 GMT)
Former lawyer given five years in prison
(New Haven-AP, Mar. 12, 2007 1:08 PM) _ A former Fairfield lawyer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for bank fraud. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:20:28 GMT)
Former Fairfield lawyer gets 5-year prison sentence
A former Fairfield lawyer was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for a scheme to defraud a bank in connection with residential real estate loans, authorities said. John M. Claydon Jr., 57, formerly of Trumbull, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in New Haven. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:37:39 GMT)
Former Fairfield lawyer gets 5-year prison sentence
A former Fairfield lawyer was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for a scheme to defraud a bank in connection with residential real estate loans, authorities said. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:39:48 GMT)
Hog farm attorney: Zoning issues satisfied
A Peach Bottom Township farm has satisfied all the zoning regulations needed to get approval for an expanded hog farm, an attorney said last week. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:40:48 GMT)
Senator: Attorney general should quit
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales has so politicized the Justice Department that he should step down for the sake of the nation, the Senate's third-ranking Democrat said Sunday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 18:56:52 GMT)
Criticism mounts against US Attorney General
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, a key but discreet figure in the Bush administration, is under increasing fire for zealously applying anti-terror laws and for his running of the Justice Department deemed to be too political. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:01:31 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:05:55 GMT)
DeepPocketsIllinois.com Launched to Defeat Trial Lawyer Bill Targeting Illinois Employers
The Illinois Civil Justice League Monday launched a new Web site -- http://www.DeepPocketsIllinois.com -- to build opposition to a new personal injury trial lawyer bill that would further build their litigation industry at the expense of Illinois employers. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:45:00 GMT)
Jury Hears From Former New Orleans Lawyer In Minor Trial
Former New Orleans attorney Leonard Radlauer told a federal jury Monday that Mississippi Gulf Coast lawyer Paul Minor wired him $125,000 to pay off a bank loan for a then-circuit judge. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:28:17 GMT)
Jury hears from former New Orleans lawyer in Minor trial
JACKSON, Miss. Former New Orleans attorney Leonard Radlauer told a federal jury today (Monday) that Mississippi Gulf Coast lawyer Paul Minor wired him... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:46:46 GMT)
Jury Hears From Former New Orleans Lawyer In Minor Trial
Former New Orleans attorney Leonard Radlauer told a federal jury Monday that Mississippi Gulf Coast lawyer Paul Minor wired him $125,000 to pay off a bank loan for a then-circuit judge. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:29:23 GMT)
Terrorism suspect's lawyer decries continued secrecy in case
A federal judge denied a request by a young man charged with aiding terrorists to force the government to disclose whether it used warrantless surveillance on the suspect based on a prosecution response that was filed in secret, a defense lawyer alleges. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:33:08 GMT)
DM lawyer gets jail time for choking wife
A Des Moines lawyer who pleaded guilty March 1 to repeatedly choking his wife unconscious in front of their three children will be sentenced to 30... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:33:01 GMT)
Jailed attorney disbarred
A Billings attorney jailed on a contempt charge has been disbarred. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:17:30 GMT)
Jailed attorney disbarred
A Billings attorney jailed on a contempt charge has been disbarred. Pierre "Pete" Bacheller was disbarred Feb. 21 after the Montana Supreme Court found he had failed to protect the interests of his clients in one case and had kept more than $7,00 ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:20:29 GMT)
Criticism mounts against US Attorney General
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, a key but discreet figure in the Bush administration, is under increasing fire for zealously applying anti-terror laws and for his running of the Justice Department deemed to be too political. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:14:57 GMT)
City attorney wants Chargers to help city with financial shortfall
San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre wants the San Diego Chargers to "help the city out," possibly by renegotiating their Qualcomm Stadium lease or by making the city's bond payment. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:26:03 GMT)
Restaurant Food Investigation: City Attorney Files Charges
The city attorney filed criminal charges Monday against the owner of the 7th Street Market, which supplies produce to Southern California restaurants and stores. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:45:49 GMT)
Attorney claims getting rid of the Chief violates state law
URBANA - A Champaign attorney argues the University of Illinois violated state law by doing away with the Chief Illiniwek mascot and filed a lawsuit Monday to save the American Indian mascot. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 02:43:20 GMT)
Attorney sentenced to two years in insurance scam
SAN DIEGO, 7:15 p.m. March 12 (AP): An attorney who stole nearly $400,000 in insurance refunds from his doctor clients and then tried to cover his tracks by faking bank statements and kiting checks was sentenced Monday to two years in prison. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:04:10 GMT)
Millions stolen by lawyer
John M. Claydon Jr. admitted Monday that he acted like a person with no conscience. The former Fairfield lawyer wouldn't get much of an argument from the 36 clients from whom he stole at least $3. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:48:11 GMT)
Attorney General Files Suit Against Blue Hippo
Attorney General Darrell McGraw is suing Blue Hippo -- a company known for selling new computers to low-income customers. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:13:34 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. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:15:10 GMT)
How a County Attorney's Office Is Streamlining E-Discovery
The Nassau County Attorney's Office in New York knew its document retrieval needed an upgrade to comply with the amended Federal Rules regarding e-discovery. The county chose to automate e-mail and electronic document analysis, culling and review with the Clearwell Intelligence Platform. C.C. Holland looks at the results. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:09:54 GMT)
Holland & Hart lawyer quits
A Holland & Hart lawyer resigned last week after admitting that he overbilled clients while working at another firm. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:09:18 GMT)
Deal in works to keep principal out of jail, attorney says
The attorney for Alexander Coberly, the Seattle school principal who is accused of exposing himself to a woman, says he is working on an... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:20:32 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. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:43:56 GMT)
Lawyer Mills and Italy's Berlusconi go on trial
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will be in the dock once again Tuesday, along with his British former tax lawyer David Mills, when their trial opens in Milan. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:40:02 GMT)
Zimbabwe opposition head to appear in court: lawyer
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and others arrested and alleged to have been beaten by police after a protest against President Robert Mugabe will appear in court later on Tuesday, a defense lawyer said. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:36:56 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. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:01:25 GMT)
White House Lawyer Mulled Firing All Prosecutors
The chief White House lawyer floated the idea of firing all 93 U.S. attorneys at the start of President Bush's second term, but the Justice Department objected and eventually recommended the eight dismissals that have generated a political firestorm two years later. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:20:00 GMT)
Judge tells district attorney he waited too long to try murder case
NEW ORLEANS A state judge says Orleans Parish District Attorney Eddie Jordan waited too long to retry a man on murder charges and the case probably will be thrown... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:39:20 GMT)
Berlusconi, U.K. Lawyer Mills Start Corruption Trial in Italy
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and U.K. lawyer David Mills go on trial in Milan today charged with conspiring to obstruct justice. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:50:33 GMT)
Police: Lawyer Threatens Shooting At His Office
A Greenville lawyer faces charges that he threatened to shoot people in his office last week. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:53:00 GMT)
Jowell's lawyer husband goes on trial in Italy
The corruption trial of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, along with British tax lawyer David Mills, opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:04:21 GMT)
Attorney testifies about courthouse security
HARTFORD, CT (2007-03-13) A Waterbury attorney who was injured in a shooting two years ago testified before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee supporting legislation to improve courthouse security. WNPR's Lucy Nalpathanchil reports. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:35:54 GMT)
Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial
The corruption trial of former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi and British tax lawyer David Mills, has opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:06:40 GMT)
Dismissed attorney files for council seat
LEAGUE CITY — A recently ousted city hall presence could be back sooner than some city council members expected. Former City Attorney Arnold Polanco filed for position 7, a place currently held by Jim Nelson, one of the council members who voted for his removal. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:10:42 GMT)
Chief of staff of US attorney general quits
The chief of staff to US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned amid intense scrutiny of the Justice Department accused of excessive use of tough anti-terror laws and being overtly political. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:57:40 GMT)
Gonzales Chief Aide Sampson Quits After U.S. Attorney Firings
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- The chief aide to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned in the wake of revelations about his role in the ouster of eight U.S. attorneys. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 15:04:28 GMT)
White House lawyer suggested firing all U.S. attorneys
The chief White House lawyer floated the idea of firing all 93 U.S. attorneys at the start of President Bush's second term, but the Justice Department objected and eventually recommended the eight dismissals that have generated a political firestorm two years later. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:29:36 GMT)
Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial
The corruption trial of Italy's ex-prime minister and richest man Silvio Berlusconi and his former British tax lawyer David Mills opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:39:10 GMT)
Lawyer wants Stern to give DNA sample in paternity case
A lawyer for one of the three men claiming paternity of Anna Nicole Smith's baby asked a judge Tuesday to order Howard K. Stern to come to California and provide a DNA sample. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:46:32 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Anna Nicole Partner's DNA
Lawyer Wants Anna Nicole Smith's Partner, Howard K. Stern, to Provide DNA for Paternity Case (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:22:47 GMT)
Gonzales: Attorney firings mishandled
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said mistakes were made and he accepts responsibility for mishandling the way eight federal prosecutors were dismissed. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:25:02 GMT)
Gonzales: Attorney Firings Mishandled
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said mistakes were made and he accepts responsibility for mishandling the way eight federal prosecutors were... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:47:59 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales On the U.S. Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez holds a news conference March 13, 2007, on the December 2006 firing of U.S. attorneys. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:15:29 GMT)
Attorney general admits mistakes in prosecutors' firings
Gonzales contends dismissals themselves were appropriate Attorney General Alberto Gonzales accepted responsibility today for mistakes in the way the Justice Department handled the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors but he rejected calls for his resignation. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:20:04 GMT)
Lawyer wants Anna Nicole partner's DNA
A lawyer for one of three men claiming to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby asked a judge Tuesday to order the late Playboy model's partner, Howard K. Stern, to come to California and provide a DNA sample. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:26:45 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Paul Perez resigns
Paul Perez, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announced his resignation today. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:02:32 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Perez steps down
Paul Perez, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, said he is resigning effective midnight March 30. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:35:41 GMT)
Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial for corruption
The corruption trial of Italy's ex-prime minister and richest man Silvio Berlusconi and his former tax lawyer David Mills of Britain opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:39 GMT)
US attorney general rejects resignation in fracas over prosecutors
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales conceded errors but refused to resign Tuesday over accusations that his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:37:08 GMT)
Attorney General Under Fire For Firing Federal Prosecutors
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales abruptly canceled travel plans Tuesday amid growing calls for his ouster over the firings of eight federal prosecutors during a White House-directed housecleaning of U.S. attorneys. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:54:23 GMT)
Murder charges dropped against San Mateo lawyer / End bizarre saga in 1979 slaying
Murder charges were dropped this week against a San Mateo lawyer who was accused of helping her late husband plot a murder 28 years ago when they were both prosecutors in Rusk County, Wis. Cherie Lee Barnard, 56, was a week from trial in Wisconsin for... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:17:49 GMT)
For Stevens & Lee, the Key Number Is Net Income per Lawyer
In 2006, Pennsylvania-based Stevens & Lee saw its gross revenue increase by 10.3 percent from the prior year, to $112.5 million. But the statistic the firm puts the most emphasis on, according to managing partner Joseph M. Harenza, is net income per lawyer. Harenza says Stevens & Lee's system for increasing revenue and profits focuses on upping per-lawyer revenue and lowering per-lawyer expenses, ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:09:03 GMT)
Attorney General Rejects Calls for Resignation Over Plan to Purge Prosecutors
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales rejected growing calls for his resignation Tuesday as scores of newly released documents detailed a two-year campaign by the Justice Department and White House to purge federal prosecutors. Gonzales acknowledged his department mishandled the dismissals of eight U.S. Attorneys and misled Congress about how they were fired. He said he was ultimately to blame for ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:09:23 GMT)
Sunshine Law: State Attorney's Office looking into possible violations in Marco
The Naples State Attorney's Office has begun an investigation into allegations that former and current members of the Marco Island City Council violated the state's open meetings law. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:13:11 GMT)
Lawyer in fight for Smith's baby: 'Put up or shut up'
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A lawyer for one of three men claiming to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby asked a judge Tuesday to order the late Playboy model's partner, Howard K. Stern, to come to California and provide a DNA sample. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:28:11 GMT)
Pitt district attorney dismisses drug cases involving Roberts, Cox
Pitt County District Attorney Clark Everett announced Tuesday he dismissed nearly all pending drug-related cases investigated by Reginald Roberts and Jerome Cox prior to their 2005 arrests. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:28:13 GMT)
Schumer continues to call for attorney general's resignation
CAPITOL HILL Some Democrats in Congress aren't happy with the explanation from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over how the firing of eight federal prosecutors was handled... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:33:25 GMT)
Schumer continues to call for attorney general's resignation
CAPITOL HILL Some Democrats in Congress aren't happy with the explanation from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over how the firing of eight federal prosecutors was handled by the Justice Department. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:38:27 GMT)
Republican Senators Not Rushing To Back Attorney General
Republican senators will not rush to the defense of embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, though aides to key lawmakers said today that it remains unlikely that President Bush will oust his friend because of the FBI's illegal snooping case and the Justice Department's firing of prosecutors. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:59:37 GMT)
FIRING OF U.S. ATTORNEYS: Attorney general admits mistakes but won't resign
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Tuesday that "mistakes were made" in the recent ousters of eight U.S. attorneys, including Margaret Chiara, who ran the Grand Rapids office. Gonzales took responsibility but blamed his chief of staff, who resigned Monday. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:27:23 GMT)
US Attorney General refuses to resign over prosecutor sackings
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales refused Tuesday to resign over accusations that his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:58:50 GMT)
Matthews hires another attorney
The two developments could push Angels closer to imposing a suspension or other discipline upon Matthews. TEMPE, ARIZ. — As Gary Matthews Jr. retained a second lawyer amid allegations he ordered human growth hormone, the district attorney leading the investigation indicated he probably would not prosecute Matthews but might need months before deciding whether to call him as a witness in a ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:11:18 GMT)
Bar drops action against lawyer
The Oregon State Bar dismissed a complaint against a Portland lawyer who is accused of setting up a front company for a CIA torture program. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:18:11 GMT)
Attorney general admits mistakes over dismissals
Deflecting calls to resign, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales acknowledged Tuesday that he mishandled the firings of eight U.S. attorneys as new details emerged about the Bush administration's efforts to oust prosecutors who had fallen out of favor. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:31:32 GMT)
Attorney General admits mistakes, rejects calls for resignation
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales rejected calls for his resignation this morning during a series of TV appearances in which he discussed his decision to remove eight U.S. attorneys. I work for the American people and serve at the pleasure of... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:45:37 GMT)
Charges dropped in murder case / San Mateo lawyer had been accused in bizarre slaying plot 28 years ago
Murder charges were dropped this week against a San Mateo lawyer who was accused of helping her late husband plot a murder 28 years ago when they were both prosecutors in Rusk County, Wis. Cherie Lee Barnard, 56, was a week from trial in Wisconsin for... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:51:52 GMT)
Zimbabwean opposition leader being treated for suspected skull fracture, lawyer says
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The country's main opposition leader underwent a brain scan Wednesday, and his lawyer said he may have suffered a skull fracture and internal bleeding as a result of police beatings. Morgan... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:27:49 GMT)
Bar drops action against lawyer
The Oregon State Bar dismissed a complaint against a Portland lawyer who is accused of setting up a front company for a CIA torture program. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:55:44 GMT)
US Attorney General refuses to resign over prosecutor sackings
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales refused Tuesday to resign over accusations that his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:05:26 GMT)
My fate in Bush's hands, says US attorney general
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Wednesday his fate was in the hands of President George W. Bush, but denied his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:28:25 GMT)
Aziz Huq: Attorney Firings: What the White House Wanted to do, But Didn't
In the coming days, commentators will be scrambling for their thesauruses to find new ways to describe the mounting criticism of Attorney General Gonzales (try "calumny" or "obloquy" for starters). But it's worth lingering on one perhaps the most illuminating aspect of today's news: What the White House wanted to, but didn't, do. According to internal White House emails , White House Counsel ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:32:56 GMT)
Lawyer Sets Sights on 9th District
By Mason Adams, The Roanoke Times, Va. Mar. 14--The official announcement isn't due until the end of the month, but Rocky Mount lawyer and Democrat Eric Ferguson will once again challenge for the 9th District seat in the House of Delegates. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:27:48 GMT)
Your e-mails: U.S. attorney firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales conceded Wednesday that mistakes were made in the firing of eight U.S. attorneys and that he should have been more involved in the process. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:38:07 GMT)
Bush irked by 'mistakes' in attorney firings
President Bush said Wednesday he is "not happy" about mistakes surrounding the decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys, but his faith in his attorney general is unwavering. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:47:33 GMT)
Bush stands by his attorney general
Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Wednesday it's up to President Bush whether he remains in the administration and said he wants to stay and explain to Congress the circumstances surrounding the firings of eight U.S. attorneys. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 18:54:05 GMT)
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