Attorney News May 2007
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Attorney speaks out about Wargo, alleged threats
The attorney for Ryan Wargo, the student accused of making threats toward presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, says his client is a safe young man. Wargo is now facing a 9 p.m. curfew and psychological therapy because of a conversation made at a time when words are taken just as seriously as actions. (Wed, 09 May 2007 02:49:15 GMT)
Court to decide whether lawyer must face new trial
THE Appeal Court yesterday reserved its decision on whether it will order an attorney to face a fresh trial on a charge of conspiring to murder his secretary, even though it earlier rejected crucial evidence linking the lawyer to the crime. (Wed, 09 May 2007 03:11:04 GMT)
Lawyer may be on lam
A Breckenridge lawyer who vanished more than a week ago staged his own disappearance and absconded with as much as $1 million from clients, authorities said Tuesday. (Wed, 09 May 2007 04:07:07 GMT)
Kenner attorney says he will quit
James Cannella, who created Kenner's in-house legal counsel office but stumbled in his dealings with the Kenner Housing Authority, said Tuesday he is resigning as city attorney. His last day is June 29. (Wed, 09 May 2007 06:29:29 GMT)
Hicks' attorney at a loss for who used SUV
An attorney for the Denver man whose SUV was involved in the Jan. 1 death of Denver Bronco Darrent Williams said Tuesday his client doesn't know how someone else came to be using the vehicle. (Wed, 09 May 2007 06:37:57 GMT)
Attorney general urges students to use caution on Internet
A predator can be a wild animal like a tiger, Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett said while pointing to the mascot on a sign hanging in the Drums Elementary/Middle School gymnasium. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:06:24 GMT)
Lawyer says animals equals to humans
A visiting American animal rights lawyer is spreading his message that animals should have the same rights as humans. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:21:53 GMT)
Kindergarten pupil died from heart condition, lawyer says
The lawyer for a Melbourne kindergarten where a pupil died has asked the Victorian coroner to find the boy suffered from a heart condition. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:39:49 GMT)
Fugitive lawyer Moti must return to Aust, Downer says
Australia says strained relations with the Solomon Islands can only return to normal with the return to Australia of the fugitive lawyer Julian Moti. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:40:00 GMT)
Attorney reprimanded for 'monkey' brief
The Delaware Supreme Court unanimously reprimanded an attorney on charges he engaged in undignified or discourteous conduct, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel announced. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:59:07 GMT)
Attorney: State must speed Mallove slaying case
NEW LONDON -- The defense attorney for one of two men charged with felony murder in the 2004 beating death of a respected New Hampshire scientist is asking the state to expedite its findings. (Wed, 09 May 2007 08:13:13 GMT)
Missing Breckenridge lawyer may have headed for Brazil
A prominent Breckenridge lawyer missing for more than a week may have fled to Brazil, and authorities are trying to account for more than $1 million that he controlled, according to three sources close to the investigation into his disappearance. (Wed, 09 May 2007 08:22:24 GMT)
County court, attorney's office moving to Mullinville
Kiowa County District Court and the Kiowa County Attorney's office are moving from the damaged courthouse in Greensburg to Mullinville. (Wed, 09 May 2007 10:29:30 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer ordered to pay former client $2.8 million
A disbarred Cape Cod lawyer has been found guilty of fraud and ordered by a judge to pay a former client once accused of being involved in the slaying of her husband $2.8 million. (Wed, 09 May 2007 11:34:46 GMT)
Defence lawyer Subhas Anandan quits Harry Elias Partnership
SINGAPORE : Well-known lawyer Subhas Anandan will quit Harry Elias Partnership (HEP) on June 1 to join Khattar Wong Partnership. Mr Subhas, who is the face of blue-collar crime defence work, has been with HEP for the last seven years as consultant. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:07:49 GMT)
Connecting airlines not alerted to Air India threat, lawyer says
OTTAWA - Not only was security lax at Toronto's Pearson Airport around the time of the 1985 Air India bombing, but it was even worse in Vancouver, where the bomb-laden suitcase originated, a lawyer representing the families of victims said Tuesday. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:20:35 GMT)
Jefferson Co. District Attorney seeks re-election
After eight years in office, Jefferson County District Attorney Cindy Intschert says she's not done. She will seek another term. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:33:34 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer ordered to pay former client $2.8 million
ORLEANS - A disbarred Cape Cod lawyer has been found guilty of fraud and ordered by a judge to pay a former client once accused of being involved in the slaying of her husband $2.8 million. Judge... (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:14:11 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer ordered to pay former client $2.8 million
A disbarred Cape Cod lawyer has been found guilty of fraud and ordered by a judge to pay a former client once accused of being involved in the slaying of her husband $2.8 million. (Wed, 09 May 2007 14:25:57 GMT)
Attorney: Mayor, Aldermen Can't Have Free Statuettes
The North Little Rock city attorney says the mayor and City Council members cannot keep crystal statuettes that were bought for the opening of the city's new Stephens-Dickey ballpark unless they pay for the mementos. (Wed, 09 May 2007 15:21:57 GMT)
Attorney Says NLR Officials Must Pay for Statuettes
North Little Rock (AP) - The North Little Rock city attorney says the mayor and city council members cannot keep crystal statuettes that were bought for the opening of the city's new Dickey-Stephens Ballpark unless they pay for the mementos. (Wed, 09 May 2007 15:40:27 GMT)
Black's Lawyer Protests 'Class Bias'
Media mogul Conrad Black's lawyer moved for a mistrial Wednesday, saying the prosecutors at his racketeering and fraud trial were prejudicing the jury with documents mentioning his chef and chauffeur. (Wed, 09 May 2007 16:46:06 GMT)
Conrad Black's Attorney Requests Mistrial
The attorney for media mogul Conrad Black asks a federal judge to declare a mistrial in his client's racketeering and fraud trial. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:25:02 GMT)
Lawyer files to run for local judge seat
XENIA — Peter R. Certo Jr., a Dayton lawyer and Beavercreek zoning prosecutor, has filed to run non-partisan in November for Xenia Municipal Court judge. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:39:13 GMT)
Conrad Black's lawyer protests 'class bias'
Media mogul Conrad Black's lawyer moved for a mistrial today, saying the prosecutors at his racketeering and fraud trial were prejudicing the jury with documents mentioning his chef and chauffeur. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:39:25 GMT)
AG says hire outside lawyer
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office met privately with five Iberia Parish Council members last week to suggest that the council hire an outside, independent lawyer to investigate discrepancies outlined in a recent legislative audit of parish finances. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:59:30 GMT)
Gonzales Denies 'improper' Motives For U.S. Attorney Firings, Apologizes Again
In his prepared statement for tomorrow's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales once again denied that there were any "improper" motives behind the firing of eight U.S. attorneys last year, including any suggestion that the prosecutors were ousted to block corruption probes of GOP lawmakers. (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:15:29 GMT)
Attorney General warns about paving scam
MONTPELIER, Vt. Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell is warning Vermonters to be on the alert for a paving scam. Sorrell say men are driving door-to-door looking... (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:39:07 GMT)
Porter Airlines' Agency Deal Shuts Out U.S. Rivals, Lawyer Says
May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Porter Airlines Inc. agreement with a Canadian regulatory agency prevents rivals from using Toronto's downtown airport to fly to major U.S. cities within reach of turbo-prop planes, a Jazz Air LP lawyer told a judge. (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:55:26 GMT)
Attorney General Warns Of Paving Scam
Vermont's Attorney General is Warning people in the state to beware of a paving scam (Wed, 09 May 2007 19:02:55 GMT)
Pakistan lawyer wins court ruling
A court in the Pakistani province of Sindh orders offices of a top anti-government lawyer to be reopened. (Wed, 09 May 2007 19:14:50 GMT)
Hackney hires ex-legislative attorney as general counsel
House Speaker Joe Hackney has hired Robin Johnson, a former teacher and longtime attorney for legislative committees, to serve as his general counsel. (Wed, 09 May 2007 19:20:16 GMT)
Porter Agency Deal Shuts Out U.S. Rivals, Lawyer Says (Update1)
May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Porter Airlines Inc.'s agreement with a Canadian regulatory agency prevents rivals from using Toronto's downtown airport to fly to major U.S. cities within reach of turboprop planes, a Jazz Air LP lawyer told a judge. (Wed, 09 May 2007 20:25:50 GMT)
Black's lawyer attacks Radler as liar; 'scripted' prosecution witness
CHICAGO (CP) - Conrad Black's lawyer ripped into star prosecution witness David Radler in a blistering cross-examination Wednesday, telling jurors that Black's former business partner was a liar who was sticking to a "script" given to him by prosecutors to avoid a long prison sentence. (Wed, 09 May 2007 22:48:00 GMT)
Porter Deal in Toronto Shuts Out Rivals, Lawyer Says (Update2)
May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Porter Airlines Inc.'s agreement with a Canadian regulator to operate flights from Toronto City Center Airport stifles competition, a lawyer for Jazz Air LP said. (Wed, 09 May 2007 22:54:48 GMT)
Maine Attorney General Delivers Sobering Message About Underage Drinking
This is the time of year when we hear warnings about teenage drinking. Most of the worries focus on the danger of drinking and driving. Now, Maine Attorney General Steve Rowe is adding a new worry: teenage brains. (Wed, 09 May 2007 23:46:30 GMT)
Shots fired at home of lawyer for suspended chief justice
Unidentified assailants fired shots at the home of a lawyer for Pakistan's suspended chief justice Thursday, injuring no one but adding to a sense of crisis rocking President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's hold onto power. (Thu, 10 May 2007 00:38:41 GMT)
Cholakis to run for District Attorney
Rensselaer's assistant public defender is running for District Attorney. Greg Cholakis made his official announcement Wednesday afternoon. The 41-year Republican is no stranger to the Rensselaer County Court. Cholakis has worked in the public defender's office for 14 years. (Thu, 10 May 2007 01:30:54 GMT)
Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at Press Conference With Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health ...
WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. (Thu, 10 May 2007 01:31:18 GMT)
Pa. attorney general asked to probe lynching banner at rally
The Capitol Police have asked the state attorney general's office to investigate a complaint about a banner that called for a Philadelphia lawmaker to be "hung from the tree of liberty" during a gun-rights rally last month. (Thu, 10 May 2007 01:58:33 GMT)
Mayor Should Not Have Voted On Own Salary, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- An attorney general's opinion saying the mayor of Brinkley should not have cast a tie-breaking vote to raise her own salary raises questions about the ability of mayors and city councils statewide to pass budgets, the mayor said Wednesday. (Thu, 10 May 2007 02:34:45 GMT)
Colón might challenge city attorney Langley
Milwaukee City Attorney Grant Langley plans to seek a seventh term in office next year, though he could face a... (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:25:33 GMT)
Councilmembers, Adams at odds over attorney’s presence
Sparks City Council members were surprised to find an unexpected member appear at Monday’s meeting. City Attorney Chet Adams took his place among the mayor and councilmembers in time to witness the swearing in of Sparks Fire Chief Andy Flock and the rest of the brief special meeting. (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:50:33 GMT)
Lawyer files speeding, reckless driving complaints against troopers in Corzine crash
A hearing is scheduled in Municipal Court Thursday morning to determine if a Somers Point lawyer may proceed with speeding and reckless driving complaints against two State Police troopers involved in the crash that seriously injured Gov. Corzine. Seth Grossman, the lawyer and part-time radio talk show host, filed the complaints Wednesday. Corzine was injured in the crash on the Garden State ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:58:55 GMT)
Lawyer's Alleged 'Bedside Manner' Is Ground for Ethics Probe, Not Lawsuit
When Miguel Herrera was badly hurt in a car crash, he didn't have to look far for legal representation. Lawyer Jeffrey Hark appeared one day in his hospital room. Herrera says that in pain and under heavy medication, he signed a contingency fee agreement. It wasn't until much later, Herrera says, that he learned of Hark's conflict of interest: The other driver in the crash was Hark's wife's ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:08:08 GMT)
Gonzales faces scrutiny with latest twist in attorney controversy
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Al Gonzales, seeking to clear the air surrounding the firings last year of eight U.S. attorneys, is expected to face tough new questions Thursday on Capitol Hill about the Justice Department's replacement of top prosecutors in two battleground states. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:19:27 GMT)
State Attorney investigating inmate abuse allegations
An investigation involving allegations of battery on an inmate at the Jackson County Correctional Facility has been turned over by the Marianna Police Department to the State Attorney's Office. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:20:19 GMT)
Lawyer now wanted
A Breckenridge lawyer reported missing by his friends is now a wanted man after police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday, saying he could have stolen as much as $1 million from his clients. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:28:03 GMT)
Lawyer's Alleged 'Bedside Manner' Is Ground for Ethics Probe, Not Lawsuit
When Miguel Herrera was badly hurt in a car crash, he didn't have to look far for legal representation. Lawyer Jeffrey Hark appeared one day in his hospital room. Herrera says that in pain and under heavy medication, he signed a contingency fee agreement. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:02:15 GMT)
Shots fired at lawyer's home
Gunmen fire shots at the home of a top anti-government lawyer in the Pakistani city of Karachi. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:46:59 GMT)
Gonzales Testifies on U.S. Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales told the House Judiciary Committee today that the removal of a U.S. attorney in Kansas City, Mo., was not part of the same process that led to the firings of eight other prosecutors last year. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:49:31 GMT)
9th ex-U.S. attorney: I was asked to resign / He was serving in Kansas City, Mo.
The former U.S. attorney in Kansas City, Mo., Todd Graves, said Wednesday that he was asked to step down from his job by a senior Justice Department official in January 2006, months before eight other federal prosecutors would be fired by the Bush... (Thu, 10 May 2007 10:48:33 GMT)
Report: Attorney General Gonzales thinks he's weathered the storm
Has Attorney General Alberto Gonzales weathered the storm over the firings of eight -- or nine -- federal prosecutors? Vote here Despite widespread criticism on Capitol Hill, Gonzales seems to think so. Here's the top of a story in today's... (Thu, 10 May 2007 13:40:00 GMT)
Navy lawyer to stand trial next week
A Navy lawyer will go on trial next week on charges of passing classified information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person, the Navy announced Thursday. (Thu, 10 May 2007 14:15:46 GMT)
Democrats Press For More Answers On US Attorney Firings
WASHINGTON (AP)--Democrats pressed for more answers on the firings of U.S. attorneys Thursday even as Attorney General Alberto Gonzales insisted he hasn't remembered any new details. (Thu, 10 May 2007 15:17:24 GMT)
Radler lied and can't be trusted, defence lawyer tells Conrad Black fraud trial
CHICAGO (CP) - Conrad Black's lawyer says star prosecution witness David Radler has been lying for years and his testimony cannot be trusted. (Thu, 10 May 2007 15:25:00 GMT)
Ex-Comverse lawyer sentenced in backdating case
NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) - The former top lawyer at software maker Comverse Technology Inc. was sentenced on Thursday to a year and one day in prison for his role in a stock options backdating scheme at the software maker. (Thu, 10 May 2007 15:42:25 GMT)
U.S. attorney general faces grilling over prosecutor firings
WASHINGTON -- Democrats are shifting their attention on the botched firings of eight federal prosecutors from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' fitness to head the Justice Department to the White House role in the dismissals. (Thu, 10 May 2007 16:46:07 GMT)
Dems press for answers in attorney probe
Democrats pressed for more answers on the firings of U.S. attorneys Thursday even as Attorney General Alberto Gonzales insisted he hasn't remembered any new details. Republicans demanded that the investigation be closed. (Thu, 10 May 2007 17:08:21 GMT)
Ex-Comverse lawyer gets prison time for backdating
NEW YORK, May 10 (Reuters) - The former top lawyer at software maker Comverse Technology Inc. was sentenced on Thursday to a year and one day in prison for his role in a stock options backdating scheme, becoming the first corporate executive to be sentenced for options-related crimes. (Thu, 10 May 2007 17:38:32 GMT)
Embattled US attorney general faces new grilling
Embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faced a new grilling in Congress Thursday regarding a widening scandal over the sacking of federal prosecutors. (Thu, 10 May 2007 18:27:39 GMT)
Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the House Judiciary Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of prepared remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the House Judiciary Oversight Hearing: Good morning Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, and Members of the Committee. (Thu, 10 May 2007 19:16:42 GMT)
AG says hire outside lawyer
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office met privately with five Iberia Parish Council members last week to suggest that the council hire an outside, independent lawyer to investigate discrepancies outlined in a recent legislative audit of parish finances. (Thu, 10 May 2007 19:30:58 GMT)
Judge raps bank, keeps its lawyer on his feet
A REPRESENTATIVE (lawyer) of HSBC bank was on Thursday ordered to keep standing till the rising of the court during the hearing of a case filed against the bank by a judge for having submitted false evidence in another case. Additional Sessions Judge A K Sarpal filed a case against HSBC in 2004 after hearing a case filed by the bank against one Raj Kumar Verma in August 2002 for having issued a ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 19:45:57 GMT)
Assistant attorney general suspended after road rage charge
An assistant attorney general charged with pulling a gun in a road rage incident has been placed on administrative leave while the case is being investigated, officials said. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:03:58 GMT)
Conrad Black's lawyer rips into key witness Radler
Conrad Black's chief lawyer riddled the star witness against the former media baron with questions on Thursday about past lies he admitted to, suggesting that since he lied then the jury can't trust him to tell the truth now. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:20:52 GMT)
US Attorney Gen. Gonzales endures another grilling
Democratic lawmakers pushed U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Thursday for more information about his firing of federal prosecutors while fellow Republicans said it was time to move on. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:33:42 GMT)
Assistant attorney general suspended after road rage charge
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- An assistant state attorney general accused of pulling a gun in a road rage incident was placed on administrative leave while the case is investigated, officials said. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:34:00 GMT)
Former State Attorney Charged With DUI, Reckless Homicide
The Marion County Prosecutor?s Office on Thursday filed criminal charges against Terry Record, a former state attorney accused in a fatal drunken driving crash. (Thu, 10 May 2007 20:51:25 GMT)
CPJ outraged by police beating of award-winning media lawyer in Zimbabwe
New York, May 10, 2007— The Committee to Protect Journalists today called for a full and transparent investigation into the police beating on Tuesday of prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, a 2005 recipient of CPJ’s International Press Freedom Award, and three other attorneys. (Thu, 10 May 2007 22:09:18 GMT)
House Panel Presses Gonzales on Attorney Firings
Democrats questioned Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about the White House's involvement in the firings of U.S. attorneys. Gonzales was testifying before the House Judiciary Committee. Republican committee members tended to ask friendly questions of Gonzales. (Thu, 10 May 2007 22:30:26 GMT)
Federal appeals court says lawyer can sue in LA wiretap case
A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a lawyer can sue over alleged illegal monitoring of his conversation with a client during a sweeping Los Angeles County wiretap program in the 1990s. (Thu, 10 May 2007 23:07:36 GMT)
Former Comverse lawyer jailed
The former top lawyer of Comverse was Thursday sentenced to a year and one day behind bars for his role in options backdating at the voicemail software company. (Thu, 10 May 2007 23:32:21 GMT)
Man found guilty in retrial after lawyer wore mic
A jury found a man guilty of second-degree murder on Thursday in a retrial that a judge ordered because his lawyer wore a microphone without the man's consent during his first trial. (Fri, 11 May 2007 00:14:28 GMT)
Lawyer rips into former Black aide
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- Media mogul Conrad Black's lawyer spent a second straight day Thursday attempting to demolish the government's star witness as a liar who would say anything to get in the good graces of prosecutors. (Fri, 11 May 2007 00:30:41 GMT)
More independence in NZ justice system needed - lawyer
The lawyer for convicted murderer David Bain has called for greater independence at the top tier of the justice system, following Bain's successful appeal to Britain's Privy Council. (Fri, 11 May 2007 01:10:14 GMT)
Ex-Comverse Lawyer Going to Jail in Options Backdating Plan
The former top lawyer at the software maker Comverse Technology became the first corporate executive to be sentenced for options-related crimes. (Fri, 11 May 2007 01:55:55 GMT)
Democrats Push Gonzales on Attorney Dismissals
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales stuck to his past assertions that the firings were appropriate. (Fri, 11 May 2007 02:07:36 GMT)
U.S. attorney defends prosecution of Border Patrol agents
Despite months of criticism from the media and members of Congress, U.S. Attorney Johnny Sutton of the Western District of Texas has stepped up his defense in a decision to prosecute two former Border Patrol agents who shot an illegal immigrant and suspected drug smuggler two years ago. (Fri, 11 May 2007 02:56:12 GMT)
Accused Murderer Asks For New Lawyer
A judge granted Irvin Ramirez's request for a new lawyer in his murder trial. (Fri, 11 May 2007 03:07:56 GMT)
McKay: Attorney General Gonzales must go
The only way to restore the public's faith in the Justice Department and boost the morale of federal prosecutors nationwide is for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to step down, John McKay, former U.S. attorney for Western Washington, said. (Fri, 11 May 2007 03:08:04 GMT)
House Judiciary Committee Gets Its Turn With Gonzales Over Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faced detailed and sometimes impassioned questions from House Democrats Thursday, during a second congressional hearing in as many months examining his role in the firing of at least eight U.S. Attorneys. But he provided few new answers, and Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee expressed frustration that they have not received a clear explanation why some ... (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:09:08 GMT)
Attorney general probes student lenders
Florida's attorney general joined New York's Andrew Cuomo Thursday asking President Bush to support federal student loan reforms following an investigation opened this week into loan practices at Florida schools. (Fri, 11 May 2007 04:26:07 GMT)
'Green' lawyer earns defendants' applause
A GROUP of protestors charged over violence at last year's G20 summit clapped in court today when their lawyer refused to accept paper documents for environmental reasons. (Fri, 11 May 2007 05:22:00 GMT)
House Judiciary Committee Gets Its Turn With Gonzales Over Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faced detailed and sometimes impassioned questions from House Democrats Thursday, during a second congressional hearing in as many months examining his role in the firing of at least eight U.S. (Fri, 11 May 2007 07:02:36 GMT)
Attorney general stands firm through hearing
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales confidently deflected House Democrats' demands Thursday for details in the firings of U. (Fri, 11 May 2007 09:03:50 GMT)
Man found guilty in retrial after lawyer wore mic
BOSTON - A jury found a man guilty of second-degree murder on Thursday in a retrial that a judge ordered because his lawyer wore a microphone without the man's consent during his first trial. Judge... (Fri, 11 May 2007 09:14:46 GMT)
U.S. attorney sees no entrapment
An attorney for one of six Muslim men accused in an alleged plot to murder soldiers at Fort Dix questioned the conduct of the FBI informants used in the case. (Fri, 11 May 2007 09:58:33 GMT)
Black trial in uproar as lawyer is outfoxed
Like high-stakes poker, turning the table on your tormentor in a courtroom is a class act, requiring skill and patience. David Radler, the prosecution's star witness, unexpectedly got the better of Canada's best criminal lawyer and hired by Conrad Black (Fri, 11 May 2007 09:59:29 GMT)
Lawyer To Enter Congressional Race
A Portland lawyer becomes the fourth Democrat to throw his hat into the ring for the 2008 1st District congressional race when he announces his candidacy on Friday. (Fri, 11 May 2007 10:12:58 GMT)
FRENCH INVESTIGATORS VISIT SARKOZY'S LAWYER IN CLEARSTREAM PROBE
PARIS, May 11, 2007 (AFP) - French judges investigating a scandal over false claims that politicians held secret bank accounts turned up Friday at the offices of President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyer and of the satirical weekly Canard Enchaine. (Fri, 11 May 2007 11:17:48 GMT)
Oil Companies Overcharged, Says Ky. Attorney General
Kentucky?s attorney general has sued oil companies he accused of profiteering following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. (Fri, 11 May 2007 11:56:02 GMT)
Forces playing public relations game over detainees, lawyer asserts
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces are "abusing" national security provisions by selectively releasing details about the beating of a prisoner by Afghan police to suit their own public relations objectives, says the lawyer who has launched a Federal Court challenge to ban detainee transfers. (Fri, 11 May 2007 12:35:12 GMT)
Marathon Oil countersues Ky. attorney general on profiteering charge
Attorney General Greg Stumbo and Marathon Oil Corp. both filed lawsuits on Thursday, after Stumbo accused the oil company of profiteering in the wake of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. (Fri, 11 May 2007 14:15:54 GMT)
Missing lawyer faces theft charges
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) -- A Breckenridge lawyer reported missing by his friends is now a wanted man after police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday, saying he could have stolen as much as 1 million from his clients. (Fri, 11 May 2007 14:43:43 GMT)
Bond Reduced For Attorney Involved In Fatal Crash
Marion County prosecutor Carl Brizzi said Friday he wants a special prosecutor for the case of a former state health department attorney accused in a fatal drunken driving crash. (Fri, 11 May 2007 15:26:24 GMT)
'Payback' for Hicks lawyer
David Hicks' US military lawyer, Major Michael Mori, faces an uncertain future after being passed over for promotion. (Fri, 11 May 2007 15:33:58 GMT)
Hicks' marine lawyer overlooked for promotion
David Hicks' US military lawyer, Major Michael Mori, has been passed over for promotion in what appears to be payback for his work on behalf of the Guantanamo Bay detainee. (Fri, 11 May 2007 16:09:11 GMT)
Goodling Granted Immunity in Attorney Firings Probe
A federal judge today ordered a former aide to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to testify in Congress about the firings of U.S. attorneys, granting her limited immunity from prosecution so she can tell the committee what she knows. (Fri, 11 May 2007 16:39:29 GMT)
U.S. attorney sees no entrapment
An attorney for one of six Muslim men accused in an alleged plot to murder soldiers at Fort Dix questioned the conduct of the FBI informants used in the case. (Fri, 11 May 2007 17:22:49 GMT)
Office of Sarkozy's lawyer searched in smear probe
A French judge searched the offices of President-elect Nicolas Sarkozy's lawyer on Friday as part of an investigation linked to the long-running Clearstream smear scandal, the lawyer said. (Fri, 11 May 2007 17:41:00 GMT)
Animal rights lawyer a tiger in the court
Celebrity animal rights lawyer Steven Wise usually steers clear of zoos, which is why we take him to the one in Auckland. On the way to see Janie, the last tea party chimp, I explain her performances were a long time ago and the zoo is quite different today. (Fri, 11 May 2007 17:41:52 GMT)
Lawyer has trial date continued
The case of a New Orleans based lawyer accused of possessing crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia has been continued, while both sides wait for the Louisiana State Supreme Court to rule whether key pieces of evidence can be used in court. (Fri, 11 May 2007 18:19:36 GMT)
Attorney says cold case suspicions nothing new
A Grand Rapids defense attorney says detectives have tried to pin a series of unsolved murders on his former client for years, but there was never enough evidence. (Fri, 11 May 2007 20:21:08 GMT)
AG says hire outside lawyer
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office met privately with five Iberia Parish Council members last week to suggest that the council hire an outside, independent lawyer to investigate discrepancies outlined in a recent legislative audit of parish finances. (Fri, 11 May 2007 20:30:58 GMT)
Lawyer cut from priest-abuse case
BURLINGTON - A lawyer who filed a lawsuit to get a split of the in legal fees in the Covington Diocese sex-abuse settlement has lost her battle. (Fri, 11 May 2007 20:42:27 GMT)
Attorney who stole millions: 'Drowning in a sea of nothingness'
Wiley Todd Linville promised himself he would pay back the money the first time he stole. But he didn't. Instead, the former Denver attorney who says he "hoped to save the world" plundered the accounts of his clients. (Fri, 11 May 2007 21:05:54 GMT)
Katrina lawyer suspended in La.; Can still practice in fed court
NEW ORLEANS -- A key lawyer involved in suing the federal government over damage caused by levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina has been suspended from practice in Louisiana state... (Fri, 11 May 2007 21:07:53 GMT)
Lawyer involved in suing over Katrina damage is suspended for 18 months
A key lawyer involved in suing the federal government over damage caused by levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina has been suspended from practice in Louisiana state courts. (Fri, 11 May 2007 21:49:37 GMT)
Katrina lawyer suspended in La.; Can still practice in fed court
NEW ORLEANS A key lawyer involved in suing the federal government over damage caused by levee breaches during Hurricane Katrina has been suspended from practice in... (Fri, 11 May 2007 22:36:21 GMT)
Portland lawyer enters congressional race
A Portland lawyer on Friday became the fourth Democrat to throw his hat into the ring for the 2008 1st District congressional race. (Fri, 11 May 2007 22:52:47 GMT)
Attorney says student at fault in fatal Halberstam crash
An attorney for David Halberstam's widow said today that the UC Berkeley journalism student who was driving the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer was reckless and negligent in the April 23 car crash that killed Halberstam. Martin Garbus said he came to... (Sat, 12 May 2007 02:01:35 GMT)
Clinton attorney stays on molestation case
BLOOMINGTON -- Clinton attorney Richard Koritz will represent Anthony Fletcher at a jury trial Monday on child molestation and pornography charges despite Fletcher’s request for a new lawyer. (Sat, 12 May 2007 02:49:22 GMT)
Attorney General Certifies Two proposed amendments
LITTLE ROCK -- Proposed constitutional amendments that would allow legislators to serve longer and create a state commission to oversee legalized gambling in Arkansas were certified by the state attorney general's office on Friday. (Sat, 12 May 2007 03:51:14 GMT)
Lawyer Hit With $3 Million Award in Dispute Over Nightclub Run-In
After more than four years of acrimonious litigation that included three trials in front of three different civil and criminal court judges, issues stemming from a physical confrontation at a bar were finally resolved this month when a Texas civil jury awarded $3 million in damages against Dallas lawyer Jerry W. Mooty Jr. It ultimately turned out to be the rare civil damages case where both the ... (Sat, 12 May 2007 04:08:04 GMT)
Investigators speak about shooting inside Columbia attorney's house
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) - Friday, the jury heard 911 tapes and testimony from investigators in the trial of Dewain Herring. Inside Columbia attorney Dewain Herring's house, Bryant Gwyn says he saw Herring pointing a .357 magnum at him and other Richland County deputies. (Sat, 12 May 2007 04:09:06 GMT)
Judge bars fee for attorney in lawsuit against Diocese
A Covington attorney committed numerous, egregious ethical violations in her work on a class-action lawsuit against the Diocese of Covington and deserves no part of an estimated $18.5 million pool for lawyers' fees from the settlement of the case, a special judge has ruled. (Sat, 12 May 2007 04:47:31 GMT)
Divide persists over attorney
WHEATLAND -- Opinions remained divided Friday over the apparent resignation of Platte County Attorney Mary Eikenberry. (Sat, 12 May 2007 08:14:27 GMT)
Missing lawyer faces theft charges
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) -- A Breckenridge lawyer reported missing by his friends is now a wanted man after police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday, saying he could have stolen as much as 1 million from his clients. (Sat, 12 May 2007 08:14:37 GMT)
Others who think they may be victims call police in missing lawyer case
More people who believe they may have been victimized by missing Breckenridge lawyer Royal "Scoop" Daniel III have surfaced, Assistant Breckenridge Police Chief Greg Morrison said Friday. (Sat, 12 May 2007 08:21:15 GMT)
Attorney General's Office drops fraternity case
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has decided not to pursue an appeal of a judicial ruling that dismissed hazing charges against a University of Vermont fraternity. (Sat, 12 May 2007 08:21:48 GMT)
Lawyer jumps into race, seeks Allen's seat
SANFORD (AP) - A Portland lawyer on Friday became the fourth Democrat to throw his hat into the ring for the 2008 1st District congressional race. Adam Cote, 34, will run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Tom Allen, who is running to unseat Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the 2008 election. (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:06:31 GMT)
Museum Notes: The 1914 race for district attorney
A year ago, I wrote a column about Claud Henry McCray and the 1914 election in which he defeated Andrew R. Schottky and became the District Attorney of Merced County. The race was a very close one and McCray won by about 300 votes. Schottky, who continued his private law practice in Merced after the election, went on to have a successful political life as a State Senator, a Superior Court Judge ... (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:24:21 GMT)
Mayor Should Not Have Voted On Own Salary, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- An attorney general's opinion saying the mayor of Brinkley should not have cast a tie-breaking vote to raise her own salary raises questions about the ability of mayors and city councils statewide to pass budgets, the mayor said Wednesday. (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:24:26 GMT)
Judge: Lawyer no class act
The judge presiding over the Covington Diocese's $84 million sex-abuse settlement said a lawyer who helped bring the class-action committed more ethical violations than he could name. (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:29:09 GMT)
Attorney General Certifies Two proposed amendments
LITTLE ROCK -- Proposed constitutional amendments that would allow legislators to serve longer and create a state commission to oversee legalized gambling in Arkansas were certified by the state attorney general's office on Friday. (Sat, 12 May 2007 09:33:59 GMT)
Covington lawyer loses fee dispute case
A Kentucky lawyer who sued prominent Cincinnati attorney Stan Chesley in a fee dispute has lost her case. Senior Judge Robert McGinnis ruled yesterday for Chesley, awarding no damages to Barbara Bonar of Covington, who claimed she was owed $1 million or more in the Diocese of Covington priest-abuse litigation. (Sat, 12 May 2007 10:06:27 GMT)
Lawyer fights part of ballpark land swap
A Charlotte lawyer has gone to court to stop part of the land swap designed to bring minor-league baseball to uptown. (Sat, 12 May 2007 11:01:46 GMT)
How to find a lawyer online
What do you think of using the internet to find a lawyer? Can you trust the sites that promise to link you up with a good lawyer? Or, do you recommend avoiding online sources? (Sat, 12 May 2007 11:34:42 GMT)
BENT LAWYER ROBBED HER OWN FIRM
A LAWYER yesterday admitted stealing cash from the solicitors where she used to work. Zosia Fraser, 29, was sacked from her position with a law firm. They claimed she was caught charging clients up-front cash payments that she pocketed for herself. (Sat, 12 May 2007 11:35:33 GMT)
Attorney general says fatal police shooting justified
DOVER — Police were justified in using deadly force in the killing of a former Marine shot three times after being Tasered repeatedly by officers trying to arrest him while investigating a motorcycle gang, the attorney general's office said Friday. (Sat, 12 May 2007 13:18:50 GMT)
Attorney pleads innocent; tentative July trial date set
URBANA – Saying he felt fine, "other than not wanting to be here," Danville attorney John "Pat" Wolgamot was arraigned and pleaded innocent Friday to federal charges of tax fraud conspiracy and helping to file false tax returns. Chicago attorney Ted Poulos, representing Wolgamot, said, "It is a very difficult time for Mr. Wolgamot and his family." (Sat, 12 May 2007 14:31:15 GMT)
Lawyer In Priest-Abuse Litigation Loses Fee Dispute
A lawyer who claims she is owed $1 million or more from priest-abuse litigation loses her case against Cincinnati attorney Stan Chesley. (Sat, 12 May 2007 16:29:02 GMT)
State attorney general rules illegal worker bills invalid
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- Legislation currently moving through the Legislature that would forbid the hiring of illegal immigrants in Tennessee could not be enforced because it attempts to trump federal law, state Attorney General Bob Cooper said in an opinion. (Sat, 12 May 2007 20:05:34 GMT)
NEW: Attorney General wants refunds for New Lady Fitness customers
New Lady Fitness closed its doors in all St. Louis area locations last fall, and now state Attorney General Jay Nixon says the company should issue refunds to all former customers. (Sat, 12 May 2007 21:22:26 GMT)
AG says hire outside lawyer
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office met privately with five Iberia Parish Council members last week to suggest that the council hire an outside, independent lawyer to investigate discrepancies outlined in a recent legislative audit of parish finances. (Sat, 12 May 2007 21:31:46 GMT)
Platte officials lock out attorney
WHEATLAND -- With the elected county attorney sitting quietly but defiantly just a few feet away, the attorney hired by the Platte County Commission to temporarily take over the county attorney's duties began her work Friday. (Sat, 12 May 2007 21:41:16 GMT)
State attorney general rules illegal worker bills invalid
Associated Press - May 12, 2007 5:45 PM ET State Attorney General Bob Cooper has said in an opinion that a bill fining employers who hire illegal immigrants could not be enforced. (Sat, 12 May 2007 21:47:49 GMT)
Sherrill's attorney says fee hand-delivered to Madison County
MADISON, Miss. An attorney for former Mississippi State football coach Jackie Sherrill says his office today (Friday) has hand-delivered a 75 dollar fee to get Sherrill's lawsuit re-filed in Madison County. (Sat, 12 May 2007 22:29:13 GMT)
Hicks lawyer warns on 'political interference'
David Hicks's lawyer David McLeod says political figures should stop trying to influence the treatment the self-confessed terrorism supporter will receive once he is back in Australia. (Sat, 12 May 2007 23:24:29 GMT)
State attorney general rules illegal worker bills invalid
State Attorney General Bob Cooper has said in an opinion that a bill fining employers who hire illegal immigrants could not be enforced. (Sun, 13 May 2007 00:44:38 GMT)
Attorney: O.J. won't sue Kentucky eatery
O.J. Simpson won't take legal action against a Louisville restaurateur who booted from a steakhouse on the eve of the Kentucky Derby after all, Simpson's attorney said Saturday. (Sun, 13 May 2007 02:54:40 GMT)
Ayres' attorney claims police overstepped bounds
The defense attorney for William Ayres, the San Mateo child psychiatrist accused of molesting seven young boys while under his care, will seek to invalidate a search warrant that led to Ayres' arrest, which could derail the current criminal charges against him. Doron Weinberg, Ayres' attorney, claims investigators overstepped bounds in March 2006, when San Mateo police obtained a search warrant ... (Sun, 13 May 2007 03:42:48 GMT)
Attorney: O.J. won't sue Kentucky eatery
O.J. Simpson won't take legal action against a Louisville restaurateur who booted from a steakhouse on the eve of the Kentucky Derby after all, Simpson's attorney said Saturday. (Sun, 13 May 2007 04:48:52 GMT)
Attorney critical of N.C. family violence laws
A Greenville-based attorney who specializes in domestic violence recently criticized state legislators for their record on measures to tackle family violence. (Sun, 13 May 2007 04:51:01 GMT)
Marine lawyer backs decision not to probe Haditha deaths
CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF. — Civilian deaths that occur during combat do not need to be investigated, a Marine lawyer testified Saturday at a hearing for an officer charged in the killings of 24 Iraqis in the town of Haditha. (Sun, 13 May 2007 05:45:01 GMT)
Club could be liable for serving attorney involved in fatal crash
A young attorney accused of driving drunk last week before a car crash that killed another driver may face up to 20 years in prison. (Sun, 13 May 2007 06:49:22 GMT)
Asialaw honour for Delhi lawyer
New Delhi, May 13: Delhi-based corporate lawyer and collector of vintage cars, Diljeet Titus has been selected as Aisalaw Leading Lawyer 2007, in the Mergers and Acquisitions category. (Sun, 13 May 2007 07:20:14 GMT)
Civilian deaths need not be probed, lawyer says at Haditha hearing
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. // Civilian deaths that occur during combat do not need to be investigated, a Marine lawyer testified yesterday at a hearing for an officer charged in the killings of 24 Iraqis in the town of Haditha. (Sun, 13 May 2007 07:57:49 GMT)
Mayor Should Not Have Voted On Own Salary, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- An attorney general's opinion saying the mayor of Brinkley should not have cast a tie-breaking vote to raise her own salary raises questions about the ability of mayors and city councils statewide to pass budgets, the mayor said Wednesday. (Sun, 13 May 2007 08:11:22 GMT)
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