Attorney News Mar 2007
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Murder suspect calls lawyer racist, wants new one
A man charged with killing two people in a shooting rampage asked a judge Wednesday for a new lawyer, saying his current attorney had told him he didn't like black people. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:50:43 GMT)
Attorney firings were political, former aide says
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says in remarks prepared for delivery Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:39:59 GMT)
Attorney firings were proper, former aide says
The decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys in December was "properly made but poorly explained," a former top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will tell a Senate committee Thursday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:17:18 GMT)
Ex-clients lash out at crooked lawyer
BRIDGEPORT — A tearful John Claydon wiped his nose on the sleeve of his yellow prison uniform Wednesday in Superior Court as, one by one, his victims told how the Trumbull lawyer had fleeced (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:48:48 GMT)
2nd Circuit Rebuffs Government Agency's Demand That Attorney Return Fees
The Social Security Administration does not have the authority to demand the return of fees it paid to an attorney, even though the firm's client, a disability claimant, disputed the bill in a bankruptcy petition, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. Charles Binder said in an interview that, despite the small amount of money involved, the case was an important win for his firm because ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:08:48 GMT)
2nd Circuit Rebuffs Government Agency's Demand That Attorney Return Fees
The Social Security Administration does not have the authority to demand the return of fees it paid to an attorney, even though the firm's client, a disability claimant, disputed the bill in a bankruptcy petition, the 2nd U.S. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:50:04 GMT)
Senate misled in attorney firings
Washington —- Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says in remarks prepared for delivery today to Congress. Separately, the Justice Department admitted Wednesday it gave senators inaccurate information about the firings and presidential political adviser Karl ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:40:06 GMT)
Lawyer Comments on Report Entitled "Investigation of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 Outbreak Associated with Dole ...
Lawyer Fred Pritzker examines the need for mandatory federal rules to prevent similar outbreaks. "Until we force companies to take these precautions before their food products harm consumers, we will continue to see more of the same. Stringent rules and site specific analyses are required for every individual and entity along the production continuum extending from farm to table," states ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:10:22 GMT)
Murder suspect seeks to have lawyer replaced
BURLINGTON -- A man charged with killing two people in a shooting rampage asked a judge Wednesday for a new lawyer, saying his current attorney had told him he didn't like black people. ... - Associated Press (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:16:25 GMT)
Tallassee lawyer named new Elmore prosecutor
WETUMPKA -- A lawyer from Tallassee has taken over as the senior prosecutor for Elmore County. James Houts, 32, recently replaced Glen Goggans, who accepted a district court judgeship in Elmore County. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:05:10 GMT)
Lawyer says boy facing gun charges is sweet, polite
The 11-year-old boy who allegedly brought a loaded .44-caliber handgun to a Dorchester elementary school is a baby-faced fifth-grader who loves math, excels at swimming, and volunteers for the city's Head Start program, his lawyer said yesterday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:33:50 GMT)
City attorney says he is resigning
Richmond City Attorney John Eastman has submitted his resignation to pursue a career in private practice and to develop interest in a book he wrote on land use. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:14:40 GMT)
Rape convict's ex-attorney takes stand
Elissa Schuster's former attorney told a Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge yesterday he was not aware of potential juror misconduct until after his client was found guilty of rape during her 2005 jury trial. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:01:42 GMT)
Lawyer blasts sex-sting charges
Federal officials are "looking to make an example" out of a former Southborough selectman accused in an Internet sex sting, according to the man's lawyer. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:33:26 GMT)
Ex-Gonzales Aide Defends Attorney Firings
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says, calling the policy legitimate. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:53:40 GMT)
Lawyer cites Hooksett murder case in arguing for reduced sentence
CONCORD, N.H. A lawyer trying to get his client out of prison early is citing the recent resolution of a 20-year-old murder case in Hooksett (New Hampshire) to back up... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:26:16 GMT)
Mexico's attorney general calls on U.S. to stop guns and drug money from heading south
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's attorney general on Wednesday demanded U.S. authorities do more to stop guns and drug money from heading south and fueling the drug violence in Mexico that left more 2,000... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:26:21 GMT)
Attorney firings were proper, former aide says
The decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys in December was "properly made but poorly explained," a former top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will tell a Senate committee Thursday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:30:29 GMT)
Lawyer cites Hooksett murder case in arguing for reduced sentence
A lawyer trying to get his client out of prison early is citing the recent resolution of a 20-year-old murder case in Hooksett (New Hampshire) to back up his argument. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:40:32 GMT)
Attorney firings were proper, former aide says
The decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys was "properly made but poorly explained," a former top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will tell a Senate committee Thursday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:54:59 GMT)
Nashville Lawyer's Murder Trial Continues
The murder trial for the Franklin attorney accused of killing her lawyer husband continues Thursday. | | So far, jurors have heard emotional taped interviews from Hope Mercer, including a surprising re-enactment of her last fight with her husband Joe Mercer. | | In a teary taped interview with police, Mercer said her husband was shot during an... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:12:28 GMT)
Dems Reject Reasons For Attorney Firings
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff said Thursday, a standard that Democrats called "highly improper." (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:18:39 GMT)
Dems reject reasons for attorney firings
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff said Thursday, defending a standard that Democrats called "highly improper." (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:26:34 GMT)
Ex-Gonzales Aide Defends Attorney Firings
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says, calling the policy legitimate. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:30:04 GMT)
Porn Cop vs. US Attorney
The Nation -- In September 2006, just weeks before pivotal Congressional midterm elections, Paul Charlton, US Attorney for the District of Arizona, opened a preliminary investigation into Rick Renzi, the Republican Congressman representing the state's 1st Congressional District, for an alleged pattern of corruption involving influence peddling and land deals. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:31:32 GMT)
Arrested Zimbabwe activists thoroughly beaten: lawyer
Johannesburg/Harare - A group of Zimbabwe opposition activists arrested in police raids earlier this week were thoroughly beaten, lawyer Alec Muchadehama said Thursday. Nine members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) were brought to court in ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:11:49 GMT)
US attorney general knew about prosecutors purge: ex-aide
A former senior aide on Thursday directly implicated embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in the controversial sackings of eight prosecutors, but denied there was any wrong-doing. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:31:14 GMT)
Firearms Experts Testify In 'Lawyer Murder' Trial
Testimony continued Thursday in day two of the so-called “Lawyer Murder” trial. | | Franklin Lawyer Hope Mercer is accused of killing her husband, attorney Joseph Mercer in their Brentwood home two years ago. | | His wife Hope contends the gun fired by accident during an argument, when her husband grabbed her hand. | | On Wednesday, jurors heard emotional taped police interviews... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:13:09 GMT)
Award Reversed Because Lawyer-Juror Hid Accident Claim
A Florida appeals panel unanimously reversed a $450,000 auto negligence verdict this week because the jury forewoman, a shareholder at a major Miami law firm, hid pertinent personal information during voir dire. According to the opinion, Lisa Berg, a lawyer at Stearns Weaver, did not respond when prospective jurors were asked if they had ever sought medical treatment due to an accident. But it ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:07:58 GMT)
Surrogate Rejects Will Leaving $5 Million to Former Lawyer
A probate court has tossed a will that bequeathed about $5 million to the now-disbarred lawyer who drafted it on behalf of her deceased "paramour." Michele Okin, named the chief beneficiary in Pasquale Coviello's will, had been the estate lawyer for Coviello and his wife before she began an affair with Coviello. In a decision issued Tuesday, a New York surrogate ordered the bequests to Okin to be ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:08:08 GMT)
CEO of 1-800-Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
The chief executive of lawyer referral company 1-800-Attorney Inc. has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy charges in the Eastern District of New York. Dan Rubin, also the CEO of Rubin Investment Group Inc., has agreed to forfeit $2 million and faces a maximum prison sentence of 25 years plus additional fines. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:08:28 GMT)
Former Top Aide Contradicts Gonzales' Testimony Over Attorney Firings
In testimony before the Senate Thursday, the former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales contradicted Gonzales' account of his role in the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys last year. D. Kyle Sampson, who resigned as Gonzales' top aide this month, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he and the attorney general discussed the firings over the past two years. Sampson's testimony ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:09:29 GMT)
US attorney general approved firing prosecutors: ex-aide
A former senior aide to US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales directly implicated him Thursday in a scandal over the sacking of eight federal prosecutors, saying he had approved the dismissals. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:19:44 GMT)
Former Top Aide Contradicts Gonzales' Testimony Over Attorney Firings
In testimony before the Senate Thursday, the former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales contradicted Gonzales' account of his role in the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys last year. D. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:49:50 GMT)
Hill Hears Sampson's Account of Attorney Firings
Kyle Sampson -- former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales -- testifies before a Senate panel. He says his boss was far more involved in the plan to fire eight federal prosecutors than Gonzales has previously acknowledged. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:30:16 GMT)
Attorney for accused courthouse killer resigns
Accused courthouse killer Brian Nichols' longest-serving defense attorney withdrew from the case Friday, citing health concerns. Gary Parker, 57, will be replaced by a former public defender in Delaware who will waive all attorneys' fees to work on the case. Parker's withdrawal was disclosed Friday by the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, which oversees the statewide public defender ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:10:39 GMT)
White House backs attorney general
The White House said Friday it believes embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales can survive the uproar over the firing of eight federal prosecutors, a day after his one-time chief of staff undercut Gonzales' account of the firings. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:30:09 GMT)
IndyMac's top lawyer Terrence Hughes leaving mortgage lender
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- IndyMac Bancorp's top lawyer Terrence Hughes is leaving the mortgage lender in the midst of a downturn in the industry. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:37:48 GMT)
Top Lawyer Departs Nichols Case
The longest-serving lawyer for courthouse murder suspect Brian Nichols quit the case Friday, saying the case has taken a toll on his health. » 11Alive.Com Indepth: The Nichols Trial (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:22:55 GMT)
Gonzales says doesn't recall U.S. attorney firing talk
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday he did not recall being involved in talks on dismissing individual federal prosecutors, countering testimony to Congress on Thursday by a former aide that he was involved in such discussions. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:01:24 GMT)
Lawyer says e-mails clear accused spy
A lawyer for an engineer accused of spying for China told a California jury that e-mails show the man's bosses knew of his plans to discuss defense ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:19:56 GMT)
Testimony Concludes In 'Lawyer Murder' Trial
The defense wrapped up closing arguments just after 11 a.m. Friday in the so-called “Lawyer Murder” trial. | | Attorney Hope Mercer is on trial for murdering her lawyer husband Joseph Murder in their Brentwood home two years ago. | | Hope Mercer contends the .22 caliber handgun fired by accident during an argument, when her husband grabbed her hand. | | The single shot, just... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:27:31 GMT)
Lawyer says e-mails clear accused spy
A lawyer for an engineer accused of spying for China told a California jury that e-mails show the man's bosses knew of his plans to discuss defense technology. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:39:05 GMT)
Missing lawyer disbarred
Chapel Hill lawyer John McCormick disappeared last July along with as much as $2 million from his clients, friends and family. The N.C. State Bar rescinded his law license after a hearing this morning. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:39:50 GMT)
Q&A With: Moore's Lawyer
We talked with Mac Leckrone, lawyer to Silicon Valley's second most famous Moore--Charles Moore, whose inventions figure in almost every modern microprocessor. In the past year, Leckrone has made a mint for his firm and for Moore by licensing Moore's patents to a baker's dozen of major manufacturers (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:09:09 GMT)
Gonzales says not in on talk of U.S. attorney firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday he did not recall being involved in talks on dismissing individual federal prosecutors, disputing testimony given to Congress by his former chief of staff. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:35:47 GMT)
Cuban v. EFF lawyer on YouTube, DMCA
hamtaro writes "Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and outspoken activist on copyright issues, exchanged some words with an EFF lawyer at this year's EFF 'Pioneer Awards'. The awards, held earlier this week, saw a heated discussion ensue about YouTube. Apparently Cuban feels that 'everyone knows' that YouTube is host to tons of infringing content and therefore it should be exempt from DMCA ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:17:39 GMT)
Gonzales denies talks on attorney firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, under pressure to resign, said on Friday he did not recall being involved in talks on dismissing individual federal prosecutors, disputing testimony by his former chief of staff. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:18:56 GMT)
Teen charged with killing Trooper Jenks wants new lawyer
One of the teens charged with killing a Tennessee state trooper wants a new lawyer. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:36:40 GMT)
Missing lawyer disbarred for ethics violations
RALEIGH -- A Chapel Hill lawyer who disappeared in July of last year and is accused of taking more than $1 million of his clients' money won't be able to practice law if he ever returns. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:36:47 GMT)
Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to bank robberies
ALBANY, N.Y. A former upstate lawyer who turned to robbing banks to support his heroin habit pleaded guilty today. Andrew McKenna pleaded guilty in federal court to... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:10:56 GMT)
Supreme Court upholds $2,000 fine for lawyer over document
PROVIDENCE — The state Supreme Court yesterday upheld a fine imposed on a lawyer for filing a legal document that, without sufficient basis, accused another lawyer of fraud. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:36:48 GMT)
Lawyer gets 15 years for fleecing clients
BRIDGEPORT — Trumbull lawyer John Claydon was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for stealing nearly $3 million from more than 30 clients. Dressed in a yellow prison jumpsuit, Claydon, 57, (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:47:38 GMT)
Lawyer's Ads Seek Witnesses to Sale of Beer to Drunken Stadium Fans
A lawyer who won a landmark $105 million dram shop verdict against a concessionaire based on evidence of a "culture of intoxication" at New Jersey's Giants Stadium, only to see it reversed on appeal, isn't giving up easily. David Mazie has taken out newspaper advertisements asking football fans and stadium workers to come forward if they've seen alcohol served to drunken fans, such as the one who ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:07:30 GMT)
Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to bank robberies
ALBANY, N.Y. A former upstate lawyer who turned to robbing banks to support his heroin habit pleaded guilty today. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:08:36 GMT)
Gonzales carries on as attorney general
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales vowed Friday to remain on the job, digging in even as lawmakers questioned whether he could effectively run the Justice Department with no letup in the controversy over the firings of prosecutors. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:11:04 GMT)
Lawyer off to prison after stealing from clients
A former Edmonds lawyer was sentenced to a year behind bars Friday after admitting she stole $325,000 from clients. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:18:14 GMT)
2 Judges, Attorney Convicted of Bribery
Mississippi Jury Finds Prominent Attorney and 2 Ex-Judges Guilty of Bribery (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:15:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Deaths not fault of doctor
A Honolulu doctor charged this week with illegally prescribing drugs that resulted in the deaths of two men was acting within the scope of his medical practice, his lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:51:42 GMT)
Former Texas attorney general freed
A former Texas attorney general has been released from a halfway house after getting about six months trimmed off his four-year federal prison sentence on account of good behavior, authorities said. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:08:17 GMT)
2 judges, attorney convicted of bribery
A prominent attorney and two former judges he was accused of lavishing gifts and money on in exchange for favorable rulings were convicted of bribery. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 17:13:26 GMT)
Republican lawmaker urges attorney general to step down
A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:14:54 GMT)
Republican lawmaker urges attorney general to step down...
Count Senator [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] among those who would like to see a new attorney general. A spokesman for Dorgan says the Democratic [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] senator thinks it would be in the country's b (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:56:56 GMT)
Republican lawmakers urges attorney general to step down
WASHINGTON - A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements about his role in the firing of eight... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:00:16 GMT)
Republican lawmakers urges attorney general to step down
WASHINGTON A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements about his role in the firing of eight federal prosecutors. "I trusted him before, but I can't now," said five-term Rep. Lee Terry, whose district includes metropolitan Omaha. Gonzales' credibility took a blow this past week during testimony ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:06:09 GMT)
Bush fully confident in attorney general
US President George W. Bush on Saturday reiterated his support for embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, under fire for his alleged role in the dismissal of eight US prosecutors. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:48:13 GMT)
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