Attorney News Apr 2007
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Attorney for fired Muskogee principal seeks injunction against school board
MUSKOGEE (AP) — The attorney for a high school principal anticipates his request for an injunction against the Hilldale Board of Education will block board members’ decision to fire his client. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:10:15 GMT)
Black Trial Attorney Grills Accountant
The former comptroller for the Hollinger International newspaper empire was grilled for hours Thursday as a defense attorney sought to show there was no effort to hide millions of dollars in payments to former media mogul Conrad Black and other executives. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 20:37:31 GMT)
Lawyer: North Carolina State Assistant Coach Files Complaint Against Cop
An assistant basketball coach at North Carolina State University filed a complaint against a city police officer Thursday, a day after being arrested on a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer, the coach's lawyer said. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 21:34:04 GMT)
Project Safe Neighborhoods Re-Entry Initiative Begun in Bristol County, Reports U.S. Attorney
To: STATE EDITORS Contact: Samantha Martin of U.S. Attorney's Office, +1-617-748- 3139, samantha.martin@usdoj.gov; or Bernie Sutherland of Bristol County Sheriff's Department, +1-508-995-6400; or Gregg Miliote of Bristol County District Attorney's Office, +1-508-997-0711 ext. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:12:56 GMT)
Miami attorney tapped for water district board
Governor Charlie Crist appointed a Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP attorney to succeed Irela Bague on the governing board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:15:10 GMT)
Miami attorney named to water board
A Miami attorney was named Thursday to the board of the South Florida Water Management District by Gov Charlie Crist. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 22:34:41 GMT)
Lawyer known for suing cops suspended by courts
Posted: 5:18 PM- A Salt Lake City lawyer known for suing police agencies has been suspended for a year from practicing law in Utah's federal courts. The Disciplinary Panel of the U.S. District Court for Utah found D. Bruce Oliver has a pattern of filing frivolous lawsuits. In a ruling handed down Wednesday, the panel also publicly reprimanded Oliver, who has practiced for 20 years. (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:33:01 GMT)
Homecoming for Lawyer Ron in Oaklawn Handicap
(from Oaklawn Park report) One year after dominating Oaklawn Park's 3-year-old stakes program, Lawyer Ron returns with a new trainer and rider for Saturday’s $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II). (Thu, 05 Apr 2007 23:50:34 GMT)
Attorney General weighs in on convicted felons awarded millions of dollars in county contracts
The State Attorney General offers opinion on Mobile County's low bid policy - a policy that does not exclude individuals or companies convicted of felonies. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:13:56 GMT)
Black's Lawyer Rips Into Comptroller
Former media mogul Conrad Black's lawyer claimed Thursday that the price of a trip his client took to Bora Bora in a Hollinger International jet was sharply inflated by a company comptroller who also miscalculated the tax bill. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:23:33 GMT)
Attorney leading lawsuits against Forest Hill waives fees
There are new developments in the cemetery controversy surrounding Forest Hill Funeral Home. Action New's Five Janice Broach talked with an attorney leading a class action lawsuit against the funeral (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:32:59 GMT)
Pasadena attorney arrested for allegedly causing KC Sheriff's deputy's death
Nearly five months after the accident that killed Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Hudnall a southern California lawyer is behind bars Thursday night, charged in the death. The arrest concludes a lengthy investigation by the District Attorney’s Office and the Highway Patrol. Daniel Patrick Willsey, 46, was arrested Thursday morning by CHP officers at his home in Pasadena. He had been arrested immediately ... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:40:18 GMT)
Shakeup at U.S. attorney's office
Four top assistants to Minnesota U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose resigned their management posts today after expressing frustrations with her management style and priorities, according to sources familiar with the situation. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 02:59:23 GMT)
4 In U.S. Attorney's Office Resign In Protest
The four top administrators in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota have resigned their administrative positions. According to highly placed sources, the administrators have quit in protest over the job being done by Rachel Paulose, the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. Video: Esme Murphy Reports More Political News More Minnesota News (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:03:00 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to tax evasion
BRIDGEPORT — A Stamford lawyer who failed to report more than $1.8 million in income on his last six tax returns pleaded guilty Thursday to evading federal income taxes. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 03:34:28 GMT)
Ark. grand jury indicts tax lawyer on money laundering, fraud
LITTLE ROCK A Little Rock lawyer who was a partner of another attorney who pleaded guilty to several charges in 2004 has now been indicted himself. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:03:00 GMT)
N.Y. Panel Accepts Lawyer's Bid for Share of $3M Fee
A Manhattan appellate court has ruled that a lawyer who was unfamiliar with the law of a particular case and who performed mostly non-legal work on it is entitled to share in an almost $3 million attorney fee. In 1995, lawyer Peretz Amir brought an employment discrimination matter to the firm then known as Easton & Echtman. After the matter settled for $2.88 million, Amir claimed he was entitled ... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:08:42 GMT)
Three top lawyers in U.S. Attorney's office leave management posts
MINNEAPOLIS Published reports indicate three top lawyers in the U-S Attorney's Office in Minneapolis have resigned their management positions. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 04:26:37 GMT)
N.Y. Panel Accepts Lawyer's Bid for Share of $3M Fee
A Manhattan appellate court has ruled that a lawyer who was unfamiliar with the law of a particular case and who performed mostly non-legal work on it is entitled to share in an almost $3 million attorney fee. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 06:49:43 GMT)
Lawyer who often sued police is suspended
A Salt Lake City lawyer known for suing police agencies has been suspended for a year from practicing law in Utah's federal courts. The Disciplinary Panel of the U.S. District Court for Utah found D. Bruce Oliver has a pattern of filing frivolous lawsuits. In a ruling handed down Wednesday, the panel also publicly reprimanded Oliver, who has practiced for 20 years. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:49:10 GMT)
Bullet shows police lied, lawyer says
A 9mm bullet recovered from the back of Emmanuel Lopez proves the Chicago Police Department covered up the circumstances surrounding his death at the hands of four officers, a lawyer for his family said Thursday. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 09:10:56 GMT)
Fired U.S. Attorney Talks With Counsel About Law Violation
Former U.S. attorney David Iglesias talks with government independent counsel about whether Justice Department officials violated federal law when they fired him. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:23:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Flag Burning Not Political Statement
The lawyer for the Yale students allegedly responsible for burning a flag said it was only a foolish college prank and not a political statement. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:45:11 GMT)
Lawyer calls trial publicity damaging
Rochelle Laudenslager’s lawyer says he will be looking for a new location for her trial in the murder of her ex-lover because of the notoriety the case attracted. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 14:45:42 GMT)
3 in Minn. U.S. attorney's office resign posts
Decisions come as Congress investigates Justice firings of prosecutors Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts and will return to prosecuting cases. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:19:59 GMT)
3 Lawyers With U.S. Attorney's Minneapolis Office Step Down
Three lawyers in the U.S. attorney's office in Minneapolis demote themselves from management posts, according to reports Friday. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 15:23:23 GMT)
3 U.S. Attorney's Lawyers Resign Posts
Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts and will return to prosecuting case. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:02:44 GMT)
3 U.S. attorney's lawyers resign posts
Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts and will return to prosecuting case. The moves come as the U.S. Justice Department is under fire for its replacement of eight U.S. attorneys last year. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:44:25 GMT)
3 In Minneapolis U.S. attorney's office resign management posts
Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts and will return to prosecuting case. U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose confirmed... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:15:08 GMT)
3 lawyers with U.S. attorney's office in Minneapolis resign management posts
MINNEAPOLIS - Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts and will return to prosecuting case. U.S. Attorney Rachel Paulose confirmed Friday that John... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 18:30:16 GMT)
Reserve duty at issue in U.S. Attorney firing
The federal Office of Special Counsel is investigating whether the Bush administration’s firing of David Iglesias, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico and a captain in the Navy Reserve, is a violation of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:17:04 GMT)
District Attorney Opening
Scott Horne's election to Branch IV judge leaves an opening for District Attorney. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:37:06 GMT)
Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 19:37:25 GMT)
Pasadena lawyer arrested, charged with role in deputy's death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A lawyer who officials say was high on methamphethamine was charged in the death of a Kern County sheriff's deputy, who died in an accident that sent him plummeting into the Kern River Canyon. (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:11:40 GMT)
Pasadena lawyer arrested, charged with role in deputy's death
A lawyer who officials say was high on methamphethamine was charged in the death of a Kern County sheriff's deputy, who died in an accident that sent him plummeting into ... (Fri, 06 Apr 2007 20:16:05 GMT)
3 U.S. attorney's lawyers resign posts
Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts, moves that gained national attention against the backdrop of claims top federal prosecutors elsewhere were fired for political reasons. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 00:06:47 GMT)
3 U.S. attorney's lawyers resign posts
Three lawyers in the U.S. Attorney's office in Minneapolis resigned their management posts and will return to prosecuting case. The moves come as the U.S. Justice Department is under fire for its replacement of eight U.S. attorneys last year. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 07:33:41 GMT)
3 aides to US attorney in Minn. step down
WASHINGTON -- Rachel K. Paulose's swearing-in on March 9 as the US attorney in Minneapolis stirred debate in local legal circles because of the ceremonial trappings, including a performance by a municipal choir and a Marine Corps color guard, at the event attended by more than 300 people at the city's University of St. Thomas law school. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:07:49 GMT)
Longtime Burlington city attorney resigns; cites relationship
Longtime City Attorney Joe McNeil resigned because of a personal relationship he had with a city contractor he oversaw. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:42:38 GMT)
Longtime Burlington city attorney resigns; cites relationship
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Longtime City Attorney Joe McNeil resigned because of a personal relationship he had with a city contractor he oversaw. In his resignation letter Friday, McNeil said having a relationship... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:45:16 GMT)
Second Gonzales aide resigns over U.S. attorney flap
An aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales abruptly resigned on Friday in another twist in the controversy surrounding the Justice Department's firing of eight U.S. prosecutors. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:25:58 GMT)
U.S. Attorney For East Texas Heads To Dallas Firm
Matt Orwig, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will leave his post next month to take a job with a private firm in Dallas, Orwig said Friday. More Local News (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Athlete in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- A Michigan lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr., aren't... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:36:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Athlete in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. A Michigan lawyer for a Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme says his client has been falsely accused. Harvey "Scooter"... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:42:54 GMT)
U.S. attorney joins Dallas firm
BEAUMONT – Matt Orwig, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will leave his post next month to take a job with a private firm in Dallas, Orwig said Friday. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:44:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Toledo running back in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. aren't true. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:26:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Athlete in point-shaving case is innocent
A Michigan lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr., aren't true. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:41:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Toledo RB innocent of point shaving
A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. aren't true. Attorney James Burdick was appointed to represent McDougle on a charge of participating in a bribery scheme to influence college football and basketball games and said after meeting with the running back Friday, "I'm confident he's been falsely ... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:50:50 GMT)
U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 23:07:05 GMT)
Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap; Ermine wins in Apple Blossom
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) -Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap on Saturday, and Ermine made an outside charge to win the $500,000 Apple Blossom in Oaklawn Park's $1 million day for older horses. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:43:08 GMT)
Happy Oaklawn Handicap Homecoming for Lawyer Ron
(from Oaklawn Park report) Under confident handling by reigning Eclipse Award winner Edgar Prado, Lawyer Ron completed a happy homecoming Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn Park when he charged from off the pace to win the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) by four lengths over outsider Brother Bobby. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:35:34 GMT)
Lawyer calls trial publicity damaging
Rochelle Laudenslager’s lawyer says he will be looking for a new location for her trial in the murder of her ex-lover because of the notoriety the case attracted. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:34:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Speeding-ticket breaks a tradition for state's lawmakers
Getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks state lawmakers enjoy, according to the lawyer for a state representative who's fighting a speeding ticket. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:08:54 GMT)
Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap; Ermine wins in Apple Blossom
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, lived up to his favorite status Saturday and cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap, and Ermine made an outside charge to win the $500,000 Apple Blossom in Oaklawn Park's $1 million day for older horses. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:30:58 GMT)
Attorney General Targeting Real Estate Fraud
(AP) With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:37:04 GMT)
Attorney for fired Muskogee principal seeks injunction against school board
MUSKOGEE (AP) — The attorney for a high school principal anticipates his request for an injunction against the Hilldale Board of Education will block board members’ decision to fire his client. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:12:12 GMT)
Lawyer says deal pending for man accused of shooting at police
RAPID CITY — The lawyer for a 26-year-old man accused of shooting at a Rapid City police officer says a plea agreement is in the works. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:28:34 GMT)
U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
Matt Orwig, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will leave his post next month to take a job with a private firm in Dallas, Orwig said Friday. Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, Orwig will step down about two years before his appointment would expire. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:42:00 GMT)
Natchez attorney attends conference
NATCHEZ — City Attorney Everett Sanders was in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Sanders was at the Democratic National Committee conference as a representative for the state. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:59:55 GMT)
Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap by four lengths
Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap yesterday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:14:57 GMT)
Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:22:48 GMT)
U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:39:10 GMT)
Attorney general's office targets real estate fraud
MUNSTER, Ind. - With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:48:31 GMT)
Longtime Burlington city attorney resigns; cites relationship
BURLINGTON -- Longtime City Attorney Joe McNeil resigned because of a personal relationship he had with a city contractor he oversaw. ... - The Associated Press (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:16:14 GMT)
Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap by four lengths
Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000, Grade II Oaklawn Handicap on yesterday, and Ermine made an outside charge to win the $500,000, Grade I Apple Blossom in Oaklawn Park's $1 million day for older horses. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:00:42 GMT)
New Hampshire Lawyer Claims Break On Speeding Tickets Is Tradition For Lawmakers
A lawyer fighting a speeding ticket issued to a New Hampshire state lawmaker says getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks of being in the Legislature. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:42:13 GMT)
Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap by four lengths
Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap yesterday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:48:29 GMT)
Senate to Seek More Info on Attorney Firings
As the Senate returns from recess, Democratic lawmakers will seek more documents from the Justice Department on the firings of eight U.S. Attorneys. Monica Goodling, a key aide to Attorney General Gonzales, resigned Friday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:30:06 GMT)
Senate to Seek More Info on Attorney Firings
Weekend Edition Sunday , April 8, 2007 · As the Senate returns from recess, Democratic lawmakers will seek more documents from the Justice Department on the firings of eight U.S. Attorneys. Monica Goodling, a key aide to Attorney General Gonzales, resigned Friday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:41:49 GMT)
Lawmaker deserves break on speeding ticket, lawyer says
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) - Getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks state lawmakers enjoy, according to the lawyer for a state representative who's fighting a speeding ticket. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:06:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Toledo running back in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey ''Scooter'' McDougle Jr. aren't true. Attorney James Burdick of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was... (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:46:41 GMT)
U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 18:54:21 GMT)
US attorney general faces dwindling support
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faced dwindling support Monday after an influential conservative said he should consider resignation amid controversy surrounding the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:25:46 GMT)
US attorney general loses more support over attorney firings
A key conservative Republican has further eroded support for embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, saying he should consider resigning amid controversy over the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:03:10 GMT)
U.S. attorney will leave job
Matt Orwig, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will step down at the end of May, a move he said has "nothing whatsoever" to do with the firings of eight other federal prosecutors, which are under investigation by Congress. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:29:02 GMT)
Magazine: Aides nervous that attorney general will flub testimony
Justice Department insiders are nervous about the attorney general's upcoming testimony on Capitol Hill about the removal of eight federal prosecutors, with sources telling Newsweek that Alberto Gonzales may not be up to the task despite days of preparation. The... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:41:52 GMT)
Howard K. Stern hires Atlanta lawyer, law firm
Powell Goldstein LLP lawyer L. Lin Wood released a statement Monday saying he will represent Howard K. Stern, an attorney who claims to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's newborn girl. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:51:51 GMT)
County Attorney's office plans statement on Gopher players
The Hennepin County Attorney's office plans a statement at 11:45 a.m. about the three Minnesota Gopher football players arrested in the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman. The three players haven't been charged with any crime. But defensive end Alex Daniels, cornerback Keith Massey and running back E.J. Jones have been in custody since Friday night. Bail for each player is set at ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:32:28 GMT)
Edwardsville lawyer Gary Peel surrenders to authorities
EAST ST. LOUIS -- Convicted Glen Carbon lawyer Gary Peel surrendered 10 minutes before a court-ordered deadline and was taken into custody this morning in federal court. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:27:43 GMT)
Howard K. Stern hires Ramsey parents' lawyer
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-turned-partner has hired a prominent Atlanta attorney to represent him in possible litigation against media companies he believes are falsely implicating him in the death of former Playboy Playmate and her son, Daniel. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:55:20 GMT)
Attorney general's office targets real estate fraud
With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:58:53 GMT)
Giuliani's Attorney Days Hint at Future
(AP Photo/Debbie Hodgson, File) U.S. Attorney Rudolph Giuliani speaks to reporters at a news conference in New York City, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1984. Long before he became mayor of New York or the Republican front-runner for the presidency, Rudy Giuliani made a name for himself as a crime-busting federal prosecutor in Manhattan, taking on the mob and white-collar criminals in a manner that hinted of ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:38:57 GMT)
Atlanta attorney to defend Stern
ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta attorney Lin Wood has announced he will represent Howard Stern in possible litigation against media companies Stern believes are falsely implicating him in the death of Anna Nicole Smith and her son, Daniel. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:23:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in professor's stabbing
BOSTON - A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. Nikhil Dhar, 24, is accused of slashing the... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:44:18 GMT)
Attorney drops homicide client, pretrial rescheduled
The court-appointed attorney for accused stabber John Harris dropped the case today, and the pre-trial conference will be postponed until a new attorney is appointed. The pre-trial conference scheduled for today was canceled due to a scheduling conflict on the part of Judge Frederic Fleishauer. Harris, who was expected to plead guilty to attempted first degree intentional homicide last month, ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:54:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in professor's stabbing
A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:57:14 GMT)
Smith companion Stern hires lawyer
Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern believes are implicating him in the overdose deaths of Smith and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:05:45 GMT)
Smith Companion Stern Hires Lawyer
Anna Nicole Companion Stern Hires Lawyer to Tackle What He Says Are Unfounded Media Attacks (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:07:41 GMT)
Attorney General issues consumer alert
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has issued a consumer alert to warn residents about a new scam soliciting secret shoppers. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:13:47 GMT)
Smith companion Howard K. Stern hires lawyer
ATLANTA The companion of Texan Anna Nicole Smith has hired a lawyer for possible lawsuits against media that he believes implicated him in the deaths of her and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:29:37 GMT)
Howard K. Stern Hires Lawyer To Sue Media?
ATLANTA (April 9, 2007) -- Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern believes are implicating him in the overdose deaths of Smith and her son. "The nightly television, tabloid and Internet trial of Mr.... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:29:49 GMT)
Smith’s companion hires lawyer over ‘media attacks’
ATLANTA (AP) - Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern says are implicating him in the deaths of Smith and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:36:37 GMT)
Lawyer: U.S. protecting Cuban militant
A lawyer representing the Venezuelan government on Monday accused the United States of shielding a Cuban militant from standing trial for allegedly planning the deadly 1976 bombing of a Cuban jetliner. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:07:36 GMT)
Activist: China Lawyer Forced to Confess
Activist: Chinese Lawyer Forced to Confess in Prison to Protect Family (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:59:08 GMT)
Connecticut U.S. attorney named chief of staff for Gonzales
Kevin O'Connor, Connecticut's top federal prosecutor, was named Tuesday as chief of staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, who is embroiled in controversy over the firings of federal prosecutors. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:08:03 GMT)
Activist: China lawyer forced to confess
A Chinese lawyer convicted on subversion charges said he was subjected to harsh treatment by authorities and confessed in order to protect his family, according to recently released letters and a taped telephone conversation. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:24:13 GMT)
A look at U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor
A look at Connecticut U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor, named Tuesday as chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:59:18 GMT)
Local Attorney Files Class-Action Suit Over Tainted Pet Food
A local attorney is filing a class-action suit in the massive pet food recall spanning the nation. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:09:39 GMT)
Skakel's witness list includes Kennedy cousin, trial attorney
Michael Skakel plans to call his cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his celebrity trial attorney as witnesses for an appeal of his murder conviction that starts next week on a claim that two other men may have committed the crime. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:12:14 GMT)
Attorney General Hopes To Build Gym
Attorney General Mike Cox has ideas to build a gym in Lansing, and some state Democrats are upset. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:14:57 GMT)
Moon Hires Lawyer After DUI Arrest
SEATTLE -- Former Seattle Seahawks quarterback Warren Moon, who was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving last Friday, has retained a lawyer. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:38:05 GMT)
Lawyer reprimanded for fighting with judges
A lawyer who argued with one judge and walked out on another was reprimanded for that behavior on Tuesday by the state’s highest court. The Court of Appeals rejected Daniel Q. Mahone’s claims that the judges themselves triggered his actions. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:14:58 GMT)
Man charged with threatening Crown attorney
Winnipeg police have charged a 24-year-old man in connection with threats made to a Manitoba Crown attorney whose home later was broken into. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 23:21:30 GMT)
Sisnorio lawyer probes culpability of 3 boxing handlers
MANILA, Philippines -- The lawyer of the family of Angelito Sisnorio Jr. is gathering evidence against a Filipino matchmaker, his suspected accomplice and the boxer’s listed manager to determine their culpability in his death. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:04:35 GMT)
Conrad Black lawyer motions for mistrial, judge denies
CHICAGO (AP) - Defense lawyers again sought - and didn't get - a mistrial in Conrad Black's fraud trial Tuesday, as prosecutors tried to salvage testimony about personal travel perks the former media magnate allegedly charged to company coffers. Black lawyer Ed Genson's mistrial motion was swiftly dismissed by Judge Amy St. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:23:06 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales Names New Chief of Staff
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales named a new chief of staff on Tuesday. Gonzales' pick: Kevin O'Connor, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. O'Connor replaces Chuck Rosenberg, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who had taken the post on an interim basis since last month. Rosenberg had replaced D. Kyle Sampson, who resigned the job as the attorney general's top aide last month ... (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:07:27 GMT)
N.Y.'s Former Chief Deputy Attorney General Joins Paul Weiss
New York's former chief deputy attorney general has joined Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as a litigation partner. Michele Hirshman was second-in-command under ex-Attorney General Eliot Spitzer and played a major role in investigations of alleged misconduct by Wall Street figures. At Paul Weiss, Hirshman will focus on internal investigations and white-collar criminal defense. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:07:37 GMT)
Fla. Attorney Seeks Fee of $11,000 an Hour, $100M in Sanctions Against Motorola
Florida litigator Willie Gary has upped the stakes in his post-trial sanctions case against Motorola, asking for as much as $93 million in attorney fees for the plaintiff lawyer team in a trade secret case that ended with a deadlocked jury. He is also seeking a $100 million sanction against the electronics giant for violating a court order sequestering witnesses and allegedly hampering the ... (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:08:48 GMT)
Gateway murder trial: Attorney trying to ban press from hearing
In his latest bid to shield his client in the high-profile Gateway murder trial from media exposure, a defense attorney for Fred Cooper hopes to ban reporters from court this week during a hearing where he will ask that evidence against his client be thrown out. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:19:35 GMT)
Judge denies mistrial motion from Conrad Black lawyer
CHICAGO Defense lawyers again sought -- and didn't get -- a mistrial in Conrad Black's fraud trial today. Judge Amy St. Eve swiftly dismissed Black lawyer Ed Genson's (JEN'-sons) motion. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 04:29:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Splenda slogan misleads
A Johnson & Johnson unit tricked consumers into believing its Splenda artificial sweetener is a natural product made from sugar, not a synthetic substitute, a lawyer for the maker of rival sweetener Equal told jurors yesterday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:12:50 GMT)
Lawyer fights man's animal cruelty verdict
Today, Greg Hynes' attorney will ask Judge George Maxwell to overturn Hynes' felony conviction on two counts of animal cruelty The January verdict could land Hynes 10 years in prison at his sentencing, tentatively scheduled for Friday, if his lawyer fails to win him a new trial. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:35:22 GMT)
Fatal Shooting of Veteran Justified, State's Attorney Finds
The fatal shooting of a distraught armed man by a Maryland State Police officer last year might have been avoided if officers had not taken an "overwhelmingly aggressive" approach to the incident, the St. Mary's County state's attorney's office concludes in a report released yesterday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:37:33 GMT)
Fla. Attorney Seeks Fee of $11,000 an Hour, $100M in Sanctions Against Motorola
Florida litigator Willie Gary has upped the stakes in his post-trial sanctions case against Motorola, asking for as much as $93 million in attorney fees for the plaintiff lawyer team in a trade secret case that ended with a deadlocked jury. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:49:55 GMT)
Torys lawyer to continue testimony on CanWest sales at Conrad Black trial
CHICAGO (CP) - Torys lawyer Darren Sukonick will continue his testimony about Hollinger International's sale of newspapers to CanWest Global Communications Corp. (TSX:CGS) at Conrad Black's fraud trial in Chicago. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:09:42 GMT)
Lawyer on the case for GCC
Clearview Regional High School graduate Clint Lawyer hit a double and a triple in Gloucester County College's 13-3 win over Rutgers-Camden's JV squad in a non-league game on Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:18:38 GMT)
Attorney seeks $11,000 an hour for lawsuit work
Willie Gary, a Florida attorney whose personal Boeing 737 has an 18-carat gold bathroom sink, claims Motorola owes him at least $11,000 an hour for work on a lawsuit against the company. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:20:32 GMT)
Attorney general Gonzales faces subpoena
WASHINGTON | The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Tuesday, demanding hundreds of pages of new or uncensored records related to last year’s firings of eight U.S. attorneys. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:21:53 GMT)
Lawyer wants at least $11,000 an hour
Willie Gary, a Florida lawyer whose personal Boeing 737 has an 18-carat gold bathroom sink, wants Motorola Inc. to pay him $11,000 an hour for his work on a lawsuit against the company. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:40:32 GMT)
Lawyer to advise on Pro Shops development
The Leeds City Council agreed Tuesday to hire Birmingham lawyer Charlie Waldrep to advise and represent the city regarding its agreements involving the Bass Pro Shops development. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 08:58:22 GMT)
Lawyer to meet army on Qarase's court attendance
Suva, April 11 (IANS) The lawyer for Fiji s deposed prime minister will meet the Army Friday to seek a deal that allows Laisenia Qarase to return to the capital for his court case. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:50:42 GMT)
Spotlight falls on Toronto lawyer in Black trial
CHICAGO — A partner at the Toronto law firm of Torys LLP will be front and centre when the Conrad Black trial resumes today. Prosecutors began showing the jury a videotaped deposition of Torys' lawyer Darren Sukonick late Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:46:46 GMT)
Lawyer: No Columbine intention in school shooting
A lawyer for a 15-year-old student charged in connection with a shooting at a Chicago high school said today the boy had found the gun and had no intention of "doing something on the order of Columbine." (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:50:19 GMT)
Do I Need an Attorney to File a Trademark Application?
It is now easier than ever to register a trademark without an attorney. Practically everything can be done online. The wealth of information on the Web about trademarking makes it possible to become relatively savvy in a fairly short time, without consulting an attorney. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:00:00 GMT)
Attorney says test flub may have raised cop's blood-alcohol level
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Prosecutors concealed expiration dates on glass hospital tubes containing blood samples from a detective who is charged with driving drunk and causing a head-on collision that seriously injured two women, the cop's attorney charged yesterday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:04:15 GMT)
No law banning disclosure of party list nominees--lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- There is no law stopping the Commission on Elections from disclosing the partylist nominees, an election lawyer told reporters, as he urged media to exercise its right to have access to it. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:08:41 GMT)
Ex-lawyer who bilked elderly women gets 15 months
A former Westmount, Que., lawyer who was convicted of defrauding his widowed clients of $1.7 million has been sentenced to 15 months in jail. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:09:15 GMT)
Lawyer takes NatWest to court over bank charges
A lawyer who ran up hundreds of pounds in penalty charges on an unauthorised overdraft as a student will take bank NatWest to court this week seeking exemplary damages. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:28:27 GMT)
Western District of Missouri gets new U.S. attorney
John F. Wood was sworn in as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri Wednesday morning, following unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:42:09 GMT)
Bennet Kelley: Attorney-gate, Democracy & Closed Doors
As the blossoming scandal over the U.S. Attorney firings upstages Washington's annual Cherry Blossom Festival, it is important to view the scandal in its proper context. Attorney-gate, whose genesis can be traced to the administration's first weeks, is a microcosm of all the tensions and contradictions that define the Bush presidency. Ultimately what is truly at issue in Attorney-gate is not the ... (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:29:50 GMT)
Duke lacrosse: Attorney press conference
We're expecting to hear from North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper or possibly spokespeople at 2:30 p.m. ET, and we're expecting to hear that all charges will be dropped against former Duke lacrosse players Reade Seligmann, David Evans and Collin... (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:23:56 GMT)
Attorney general drops all charges in Duke lacrosse case
State Attorney General Roy Cooper said he?s dropping kidnapping and sexual assault charges in the Duke lacrosse case because the three players are innocent and were the victims of a "tragic rush to accuse and failure to verify" the allegations. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:37:29 GMT)
Judge: Burbank must pay sticker lawsuit lawyer
A federal magistrate has ordered Burbank to pay $3,300 to the lawyer of a local women who objected to religious imagery on the city's 2006-2007 vehicle sticker. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:39:15 GMT)
Qwest's Nacchio Sold Shares Legally, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 11 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Nacchio, the former chief executive officer of Qwest Communications International Inc., acted in good faith and broke no insider trading laws by selling $101 million in company stock, his lawyer told jurors. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:41:57 GMT)
Black associates tried to misrepresent payments, lawyer testifies in fraud trial
Romina Maurino April 11, 2007 - 3:46 p.m. CHICAGO (CP) - Two of Conrad Black's co-defendants attempted to misrepresent millions of dollars in payments they received when Hollinger International made a C$3.2-billion newspaper asset sale in Canada, a lawyer involved in the deal suggested Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 19:55:01 GMT)
Anna Nicole's lawyer to back Birkhead
A Bahamian lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith's estate says he will support giving full custody of her baby daughter to the girl's father, Larry Birkhead. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:00:14 GMT)
Anna Nicole's lawyer to back Birkhead
A Bahamian lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith's estate says he will support giving full custody of the Playboy Playmate's baby daughter to the girl's father, Larry Birkhead. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:05:31 GMT)
Attorney general clears Duke players of rape allegations
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Saying there had been a rush to judgment by an overzealous local prosecutor, the attorney general in North Carolina has dropped all charges against three Duke lacrosse players accused of sexual assault. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:12:43 GMT)
Nacchio's attorney dissects case in closing arguments
Attorney Herbert Stern slowly dissected the case presented by government prosecutors against his client, Joe Nacchio, as closing arguments continued Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Colorado. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:14:39 GMT)
Lawyer wants charges dismissed in botched surgery case
A Brazilian woman charged with her ex-husband in a fatal liposuction procedure did not assist in the surgery and wasn't even in the room when the operation was performed, her lawyer said Wednesday as he asked for the manslaughter charges against her to be dismissed. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:34:59 GMT)
Attorney: 'Prison Break' Actor Lane Garrison to Plead Guilty
Former "Prison Break" actor Lane Garrison will plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter for a crash that killed a 17-year-old boy who was a passenger in his car, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:55:37 GMT)
Lawyer wants charges dismissed in botched surgery case
A Brazilian woman charged with her ex-husband in a fatal liposuction procedure did not assist in the surgery and wasn't even in the room when the operation was performed, her lawyer said Wednesday, as he asked a judge to dismiss the manslaughter charges against her. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 21:11:35 GMT)
Lawyer advising Black's firm said execs could ask for non-compete payments
Romina Maurino April 11, 2007 - 7:12 p.m. CHICAGO (CP) - A lawyer who advised Conrad Black's former company admitted in videotaped testimony shown to jurors on Wednesday that he had told Hollinger International it could decide how to attribute "non-compete" payments. (Wed, 11 Apr 2007 23:25:36 GMT)
N.C. attorney general's statement dropping Duke rape case: 'tragic rush to accuse'
Statement from North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper on the Duke University lacrosse rape case. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:45 GMT)
N.C. attorney general: Duke players 'innocent'
North Carolina's Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Tuesday that the three former Duke University lacrosse players who faced sexual assault charges are "innocent" and the charges are being dropped. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:30:07 GMT)
Uganda: Buganda Road Court Sets Lawyer Nyote's Trial for May 4
THE trial of a city lawyer against charges of giving false information to a court of law has been set for May 4. Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate, Margret Tibulya set the hearing of prosecution witnesses in the perjury case. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 02:38:05 GMT)
Attorney advised Hollinger on payments
An attorney who advised former media mogul Conrad Black's Hollinger International on newspaper sales said in videotaped testimony shown Wednesday that he told the company it could decide how to attribute "non-compete" payments. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:28:09 GMT)
Attorney Advised Hollinger on Payments
Attorney Says He Told Hollinger International It Could Determine Non-Compete Payments (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:41:49 GMT)
Attorney says he told Hollinger it could determine non-compete payments
An attorney who advised former media mogul Conrad Black's Hollinger International on newspaper sales said in videotaped testimony that he told the company it could decide how to attribute "non-compete" payments. (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 03:52:20 GMT)
Carnival-Like Hearing on $93M Attorney Fees, $100M Sanctions Against Motorola
In a hearing Wednesday, Florida plaintiffs attorney Walter "Skip" Campbell invoked both the Bible and New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez during his testimony on behalf of litigator Willie Gary, who has requested $100 million in sanctions and $93.1 million in attorney fees -- including $11,000 per hour for himself -- in a trade secrets case against Motorola that ended in a mistrial. Judge Leroy ... (Thu, 12 Apr 2007 04:09:08 GMT)
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