Attorney News Jun 2007
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Lawyer accused of drunken antics on flight
Witnesses said a drunken South Florida lawyer groped and fondled a male flight attendant then angrily carried another passenger's child through an airborne plane before his arrest Tuesday morning at Jacksonville International Airport. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:20:37 GMT)
Council delays lawyer contract, cites cost
The Birmingham City Council Tuesday postponed a vote on retaining a lawyer for its ongoing legal fight against Mayor Bernard Kincaid over police and fire raises. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:43:21 GMT)
Attorney claims witness cut deal with police
LOS ANGELES -- A defense attorney for a Pasadena man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a local teen in July 2005 Monday attempted to tear down the credibility of one of the prosecution's witnesses who claimed he had been molested by the defendant. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 08:45:52 GMT)
Pakistan's top judge manhandled - lawyer
Security officers pulled the hair of Pakistan's top judge as they bundled him into a car days after President General Pervez Musharraf suspended him, his lawyer said. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 09:05:02 GMT)
Lawyer fights charges of illegal auto registration
PORTSMOUTH — If local lawyer Richard Foley obtained titles for three cars using his downtown office address, instead of his Maine home address, he did not commit felonies, said Foley's attorney, Patrick Fleming. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:10:29 GMT)
How District Attorney Harris built case against Supervisor Ed Jew
The very afternoon the feds executed a search warrant on San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew's City Hall office and properties last month as part of a public corruption probe, District Attorney Kamala Harris and her top staff huddled to consider whether Jew had... (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:54:21 GMT)
Attorney General's office finds Lyon commissioners didn't violate law
The Nevada Attorney General's office has rejected former Lyon County Manager Donna Kristaponis' open-meeting law complaint against the Lyon County commissioners. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 11:07:17 GMT)
Self-defense, defense lawyer says; cold-blooded, prosecutor says
Associated Press - June 13, 2007 7:54 AM ET BENTON, Ark. (AP) - A lawyer for a man accused of killing his estranged wife and a friend and then fleeing to Canada has told jurors that Timothy... (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:03:42 GMT)
Pakistan agents manhandled top judge: lawyer
Pakistani security officials grabbed the country's top judge by the hair like he was "going under the guillotine" days after his suspension by President Pervez Musharraf, his lawyer said. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:31:30 GMT)
Mack Brown, Attorney General Urge Dads to End Domestic Abuse
AUSTIN -- The University of Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown teamed up with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott to tell dad to use this Father's Day to stand up against domestic abuse. Get more information on their effort from the FOX 7 News Edge. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:38:12 GMT)
Commutation of Jalosjos’ life terms shocks victim’s lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- The lawyer of the girl raped by former congressman Romeo Jalosjos denounced on Wednesday President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s commutation of the convict’s double life sentence as a "mindless slip backwards" in the national effort to protect children from violence. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:38:41 GMT)
How District Attorney Harris built case against Supervisor Ed Jew
The very afternoon the feds executed a search warrant on San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew's City Hall office and properties last month as part of a public corruption probe, District Attorney Kamala Harris and her top staff huddled to consider whether Jew had... (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:01:39 GMT)
Commutation of Jalosjos’ life terms shocks victim’s lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- The lawyer of the girl raped by former congressman Romeo Jalosjos denounced on Wednesday President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s commutation of the convict’s double life sentence as a "mindless slip backwards" in the national effort to protect children from violence. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:24:02 GMT)
Georgia attorney general criticized for teen's case
The angry protests that followed Thurbert Baker's refusal to release an inmate serving a 10-year sentence for a consensual sex act between teens was nothing new for Georgia's attorney general. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:06:37 GMT)
Self-defense, defense lawyer says; cold-blooded, prosecutor says
BENTON, Ark. - A man accused of killing his ex-wife and a friend acted in self-defense, his lawyer told a jury Tuesday, but a prosecutor said he carried out the slayings in cold blood. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:28:47 GMT)
Ethics Commission files LA city attorney Delgadillo
City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo was fined $11,450 for 30 counts of violating campaign finance laws. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:07:46 GMT)
Lawyer hopes to restore people’s faith in polls
Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro – Lawyer Margarita Tamunda is not happy with the cheating she encountered in the May 14 elections. Still, she found fulfillment as a volunteer of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente), because she believed she was doing her share in restoring the people’s faith in the elections. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:29:02 GMT)
Lawyer Expects Charges Against Fmr. City Attorney
The criminal investigation into former Denver City Attorney Larry Manzanares appears to be wrapping up, CBS4's Brian Maass reports. Manzanares' lawyer expects criminal charges to be filed as early as Wednesday against the former judge and City Attorney. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:39:00 GMT)
Orlando attorney wins ruling for Sunoco
An Orlando attorney convinced the Second District Court of Appeals to overturn a judgment that was based on a 70-year-old Florida Supreme Court ruling, it was announced Monday. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:40:58 GMT)
Attorney claims witness cut deal with police
LOS ANGELES -- A defense attorney for a Pasadena man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a local teen in July 2005 Monday attempted to tear down the credibility of one of the prosecution's witnesses who claimed he had been molested by the defendant. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:42:33 GMT)
Warrant issued for Stillwater attorney
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Stillwater attorney who's charged with felony sexual battery and misdemeanor lewd exhibition. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:33:49 GMT)
Buhl Foundation names former U.S. Attorney as new president
The Buhl Foundation has named former U.S. Attorney Frederick W. Thieman as its new president. He succeeds Doreen Boyce, who is leaving July 1. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 18:56:35 GMT)
Attorney General's office finds Lyon commissioners didn't violate law
The Nevada Attorney General's office has rejected former Lyon County Manager Donna Kristaponis' open-meeting law complaint against the Lyon County commissioners. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:38:00 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Slams 'Dirt' Of N.J. Politics Over High Court Holdup
U.S. Attorney Chris Christie, a Republican who was on the Justice Department's list of attorneys to be fired, delivered a speech on Wednesday ripping apart the political culture of New Jersey. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:45:36 GMT)
LA City Attorney Delgadillo fined for campaign violations
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo was fined more than 11-thousand dollars for 30 counts of campaign finance law violations. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:52:49 GMT)
Obama’s top lawyer advocates pardon for Libby
Sen. Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) top lawyer publicly made the case Wednesday for a presidential pardon for convicted White House aide I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:56:06 GMT)
Attorney general cracking down on computer spammers
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed an enforcement action against a purported "spammer" preventing him from unlawfully sending e-mail messages across the country. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:17:58 GMT)
Dems subpoena White House over attorney firings scandal
Congressional Democrats yesterday subpoenaed the White House and two former presidential aides as part of the U.S. attorney firings scandal, escalating a clash with political and legal consequences beyond 2008. (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:50:52 GMT)
U.S. ATTORNEYS: Ex-Justice Dept. lawyer can't recall his role in controversial policies
Another former Justice Department lawyer went before Congress on Wednesday with few answers for his Democratic interrogators and a spotty memory. Hans von Spakovsky, who's seeking a full six-year term on the Federal Election Commission, deflected questions about whether he undermined voting rights laws, saying, "I was not the decision maker in the front office of the Civil Rights Division." (Wed, 13 Jun 2007 23:54:16 GMT)
Terror Watch: The CIA's Top Lawyer
John Rizzo wants to be the CIA's top lawyer. But he'll have to get past a posse of angry senators first. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:03:03 GMT)
Gibbs' Attorney Asks to Have Restraints Removed
Should Moe Gibbs be allowed to appear in court in street clothes and without leg irons or handcuffs when his trial begins in less than a week in Minot? That is what his attorney is asking of southwest district judge John Paulson. Gibbs' attorney Jeff Br (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 00:48:30 GMT)
Lawyer accused of taking kickbacks loses bid to have case tossed
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - A federal judge has denied a request by a Palm Springs lawyer who argued the court should throw out an indictment against him on the grounds that government is taking too long to bring him to trial, according to court documents. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 01:02:33 GMT)
Defense attorney: Someone else pulled trigger in Good Hope murder
FRENCH VALLEY -- The attorney for a Lake Elsinore gang member on trial for murder pointed the finger of guilt at another man who he says is the actual killer. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:40:01 GMT)
Former Denver city attorney accused of stealing laptop
DENVER Prosecutors filed theft and embezzlement charges Wednesday against former city attorney Larry Manzanares, who is accused of stealing a laptop from Denver District Court. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:54:23 GMT)
Attorney General Crashes Computer Hacker
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that he took down a major hacker in the state and is continuing his fight against spammers who may be hijacking your computer. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 03:12:54 GMT)
Hyte attorney appeals eviction again while board moves out
An attorney worked tirelessly Wednesday in an effort to halt the court-ordered eviction of a Terre Haute community center’s leaders. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:11:42 GMT)
LAWYER KILTY AS CHARGED
KILTED lawyer Graeme Cunningham held up a knife attack trial - so he could go to a wedding. A sheriff agreed to halt the gangland trial so defence lawyer Cunningham, a former cop, could see his boss's daughter marry. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 04:31:05 GMT)
Linden's city attorney to lead its Democrats
Linden's city attorney is taking on another role --chairman of the local Democratic Committee -- triggering concerns about potential conflicts of interest. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:06:30 GMT)
Chongryon lawyer denies criminal nature of HQ sale to ex-intel chief
_ A lawyer representing the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, or Chongryon, said Thursday no crime was involved in a deal to sell its head office in Tokyo to an investment advisory firm headed by a former chief of the Public Security Intelligence Agency. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:55:23 GMT)
Thompson is innocent, attorney says
The attorney for Mike Thompson said Wednesday his client is innocent of the charge that he illegally used resources from the Poverty Point Reservoir District on his own property when he was the executive director of the district. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:21:53 GMT)
Charges for ex-city attorney try friends
Friends of former Denver city attorney Larry Manzanares reacted with dismay when they heard the Harvard Law School graduate was charged Wednesday with felony theft and computer crime. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:38:08 GMT)
Tredyffrin lawyer is held on more theft charges
A Tredyffrin Township lawyer accused in February of stealing more than $900,000 from a client has been arrested again on similar charges, police said yesterday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:19:45 GMT)
Lawyer denies ousted Thai PM bought luxury house in H.K.
_ Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra did not buy a luxurious townhouse in Hong Kong as reported and he has not decided when he might return to Thailand, his lawyer Noppadol Pattama said Thursday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:41:18 GMT)
Mike Harden commentary: Small-town lawyer's niche is fast eroding
Ashville lawyer Leo Hall showed up for work on Tuesday in a crisp blue pinpoint oxford shirt accented by a crimson necktie whose pattern appeared to have been set by the sneeze of a child holding a mouthful of cake sprinkles. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:37:19 GMT)
Lab chief testifies at district attorney's trial
A lab director who tested DNA in the Duke lacrosse rape investigation testified Wednesday that the district attorney never asked for a final report on his work, but he and Mike Nifong did not conspire to hide evidence from the defense. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:50:44 GMT)
Lawyer to advise town on casino
MIDDLEBOROUGH -- As residents voiced concerns about having a casino in town, selectmen voted last night to hire a lawyer well known in gaming circles to help them negotiate potential contracts with the Mashpee Wampanoags. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:11:29 GMT)
Lawyer Joe Moran suspended over ethics
Rochester lawyer James J. Moran, better known as Joe Moran of Moran & Kufta, has been suspended from practicing law in New York for at least 18 months for lending clients more than $700,000, which violated ethics rules. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:19:11 GMT)
Evidence in Lakemoor probe given to state’s attorney
LAKEMOOR – McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi is reviewing two boxes of information on Lakemoor’s private investigation into possible official misconduct. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:50:41 GMT)
Attorney General Crashes Computer Hacker
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that he took down a major hacker in the state and is continuing his fight against spammers who may be hijacking your computer. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 10:28:24 GMT)
D.C. Lawyer Settles Insider-Trading Case
A prominent Washington lawyer yesterday settled civil charges that he misappropriated secret information to buy Vastera stock in advance of a merger. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:00:59 GMT)
Attorney: Mike Thompson innocent
Associated Press - June 14, 2007 7:14 AM ET MONROE, La. (AP) - The attorney for Mike Thompson says his client is innocent of the charge that he illegally used resources from the Poverty Point... (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:21:05 GMT)
Incisive Media considering acquisition of American Lawyer magazine
LONDON (Thomson Financial) - Incisive Media, the UK media group owned by private equity firm Apax Partners, is considering a 700 mln usd acquisition of American Lawyer magazine, according to a source with direct knowledge of the deal. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:11:35 GMT)
Union County attorney missing since Thursday
UNION COUNTY - Authorities are searching for an Anna attorney missing since last week while a divorce client alleges he's stolen money from her. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:30:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Nifong repeatedly misled public in Duke sex case
Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong deliberately and repeatedly misled the public and defense lawyers about DNA test results that would have tended to prove the innocence of Duke lacrosse players falsely accused of rape, a lawyer for one of the exonerated players said in court testimony Thursday morning. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:08:58 GMT)
Lawyer testifies against Duke prosecutor
The prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse rape case insisted all summer that he had provided all the evidence, then unloaded thousands of pages of raw DNA test data last October, a defense lawyer testified Thursday. By studying that data, the defense learned for the first time that genetic material from several males had been found in the accuser's underwear and body, but none from any lacrosse player, ... (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:42:40 GMT)
Attorney settles insider trading charge
Former managing partner accused of using information about firm's client to make stock profit. A former attorney at the Chicago law firm Katten Muchen Rosenman has settled an insider-trading charge that accused him of using of using non-public information about one of the firm's clients to make a stock profit of $13,027. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:01:47 GMT)
Duke-lacrosse lawyer struggled to get evidence from DA
Lawyers for three Duke lacrosse players once accused of raping a stripper repeatedly asked District Attorney Mike Nifong to turn over the full results of DNA testing, a lawyer testified Thursday during Nifong's ethics trial. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:02:13 GMT)
Wilson attorney blasts Douglas DA office
The attorney for Genarlow Wilson lashed out at Douglas County prosecutors this morning, accusing them of "bizarre" tactics and intimidating the mother of a victim in Wilson's child molestation case. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:15:53 GMT)
Spector's former lawyer held in contempt
Sara Caplan, a former lawyer for Phil Spector, was held in contempt of court this morning for refusing to testify about whether she saw a defense expert mishandle material that could be evidence in the music producer's murder trial. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:08:55 GMT)
Lawyer testifies against Duke prosecutor
The prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse rape case insisted all summer that he had provided all the evidence, then unloaded thousands of pages of raw DNA test data last October, a defense lawyer testified Thursday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:16:23 GMT)
Former Spector Attorney Ordered To Testify For Prosecution
A former attorney for record producer Phil Spector is ordered to testify for the prosecution in her ex-client's murder trial, despite her insistence that attorney-client privilege should protect her from being called to take the stand. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:50:50 GMT)
LDP eyes fielding lawyer Maruyama in July upper house election
_ The governing Liberal Democratic Party is considering fielding lawyer and TV personality Kazuya Maruyama as a candidate in the proportional representation block of the House of Councillors election in July, LDP officials said early Friday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:54:12 GMT)
Judge threatens former Spector defense attorney with contempt
The judge in Phil Spector's murder trial told a former attorney for the record producer Thursday that she will be held in contempt if she refuses to testify about seeing a defense forensic expert handling possible evidence from the death scene that was never given to the prosecution. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:09:10 GMT)
Phil Spector's Former Attorney Ordered To Testify
A former attorney for record producer Phil Spector was ordered Thursday to testify for the prosecution in her ex-client's murder trial, despite her insistence that attorney-client privilege should protect her from being called to take the stand. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:12:00 GMT)
Lawyer to Receive Sentence in BALCO Case
Posted June 14, 2007 at 12:05 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - The former defense lawyer in the Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative steroids case will face sentencing Thursday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:23:32 GMT)
Atlanta attorney to have TB surgery
An Atlanta attorney will have surgery next month to remove lung tissue infected with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, hospital officials said Thursday. Andrew Speaker will have surgery at the University of Colorado Hospital in suburban Aurora, but the exact date has not been set. Speaker is "an excellent candidate for surgery," said Dr. Charles Daley, head of infectious diseases at ... (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:57:36 GMT)
Southern Illinois attorney missing
Authorities are searching for a southern Illinois attorney missing since last week, while a client he was representing in a divorce case contends he stole money from her. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:04:35 GMT)
Lawyer for 'Pacman' Jones: "Show me the evidence"
A Nevada lawyer for Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones called Thursday for police and prosecutors either to file criminal charges or stop trying to tie Jones to a February strip club melee and triple shooting. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:09:57 GMT)
Atlanta attorney to have TB surgery
An Atlanta attorney will have surgery next month to remove lung tissue infected with extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis, hospital officials said Thursday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:14:34 GMT)
Former SEC Lawyer Charged In Penny-Stock Fraud
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A former Securities and Exchange Commission enforcement lawyer was among those charged Thursday by the SEC for allegedly taking part in an illegal penny-stock manipulation scheme. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:16:52 GMT)
Atlanta attorney to have TB surgery
An Atlanta attorney will have surgery next month to remove lung tissue infected with extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis, hospital officials said Thursday. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:19:35 GMT)
Lawyer for Pacman: 'Show me the evidence'
A Nevada lawyer for Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones called Thursday for police and prosecutors either to file criminal charges or stop trying to tie Jones to a February strip club melee and triple shooting. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:21:54 GMT)
Atlanta Attorney to Have TB Surgery
Atlanta Attorney With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis to Have Surgery in July (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 20:23:39 GMT)
Judge: Ex-Spector attorney must testify
The judge in Phil Spector's murder trial threatened Thursday to hold a former attorney for the record producer in contempt if she refuses to testify about possible evidence that was never given to prosecutors. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:16:59 GMT)
Pacman Jones' lawyer demands evidence
Adam "Pacman" Jones' lawyer urged authorities Thursday to file criminal charges or stop trying to link the Tennessee Titans cornerback to a strip club melee and triple shooting. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:48:56 GMT)
Judge holds former Spector attorney in contempt for refusing to testify
LOS ANGELES (Court TV) - Lawyers at Phil Spector's murder trial began working on a deal Thursday that would spare a former defense attorney from jail for refusing to testify against the music producer. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:52:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran blocking academic's case
The lawyer for an Iranian-American academic being held by Tehran on charges of endangering national security said Thursday that she has been prevented from representing her client by Iranian authorities. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:16:14 GMT)
Anger and tears at Spector trial, ex-lawyer told she must testify
An angry judge Thursday threatened a tearful lawyer with contempt of court for refusing to testify for the prosecution, at the murder trial of her ex-client and record producer Phil Spector. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:46:45 GMT)
Lawyer: No evidence ties Pacman to shooting
Adam ''Pacman" Jones' lawyer urged authorities to file criminal charges or stop trying to link the Titans cornerback to a strip club melee and triple shooting. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 22:56:06 GMT)
Lawyer for Pacman Jones demands evidence
Pacman Jones' lawyer urged authorities to file criminal charges or stop trying to link the Titans cornerback to a strip-club melee and triple shooting. Robert Langford said no evidence tied Jones to the shooting, and DNA comparisons failed to show the NFL player was responsible for a bite injury reported during the mayhem. (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:22:56 GMT)
Activists blast attorney general, Douglas DA's office
Chanting "Hey, hey, ho, ho. Thurbert Baker's got to go," a crowd about 100 protestors gathered outside the steps of the state Capitol Thursday evening to condemn the decision by the state attorney general to appeal a judge's ruling in the Genarlow Wilson case. The gathering was billed as a "prayer vigil" because, as State Sen. Vincent Fort said, only prayer could "soften the hearts of [Baker] and ... (Thu, 14 Jun 2007 23:40:22 GMT)
Lawyer testifies against Duke prosecutor
The prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse rape case insisted all summer that he had provided all the evidence, then unloaded thousands of pages of raw DNA test data last October, a defense lawyer testified Thursday. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:15:14 GMT)
Bonds' attorney sparks questions over fed probe
Barry Bonds' attorney said Thursday he is prepared to go public with information that raises questions about the government's investigation of the baseball star. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:33:09 GMT)
Judge: Ex-Spector attorney must testify
The judge in Phil Spector's slaying trial threatened Thursday to jail a former attorney for the record producer if she refuses to testify about possible evidence that was never given to prosecutors. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 01:43:50 GMT)
Defense lawyer testifies in Nifong case
RALEIGH, N.C. -- For months, a defense lawyer testified Thursday, Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong rebuffed all requests for detailed DNA test results in a highly publicized rape investigation, saying he had provided all relevant results. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 02:12:32 GMT)
Atlanta attorney to have TB surgery
An Atlanta attorney will have surgery next month to remove lung tissue infected with extremely drug-resistant tuberculosis, hospital officials said Thursday. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:18:50 GMT)
Bonds' attorney attacks probe, report says
Michael Rains, the attorney for Barry Bonds, told ESPN on Thursday that he is prepared to go public with information that raises questions about the government's investigation of the San Francisco Giants slugger unless interim U.S. Attorney Scott Schools takes what Rains considers deems appropriate action. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:44:55 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney Suspended for Funding More Than 200 Loans to Clients
A prominent New York personal injury attorney has been suspended for 18 months by a unanimous appeals panel for a series of disciplinary violations centering primarily on the 200-plus loans he made via intermediaries to his own clients. The panel said that the loans through third parties for non-litigation-related expenses did not "directly" violate the Code of Professional Responsibility, but ... (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:10:13 GMT)
Federal Judge Tosses 'Lenient' Plea for Ex-BALCO Lawyer
California federal Judge Jeffrey White, a well-known stickler for rules, refused on Thursday to approve a guilty plea in which Troy Ellerman -- admitted grand jury leaker and former lawyer for one of the founders of BALCO, a steroids maker that provided drugs to professional athletes -- agreed to serve about two years in prison; the judge said the punishment didn't fit the crimes. White told ... (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 04:10:33 GMT)
Spector judge to attorney: Testify or 'I will hold you in contempt'
Sara Caplan has refused to tell the jury about an expert witness' picking up object at death scene. The controversy over missing evidence in the Phil Spector murder case intensified Thursday, when the trial judge ruled he will hold a former Spector defense attorney in contempt if she continues to refuse to testify before the jury. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:23:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Nifong knew about DNA results
Shortly after receiving a massive pile of raw DNA test data from the prosecutor in the Duke lacrosse rape case last fall, defense lawyer Brad Bannon bought a textbook in an attempt to decipher the results. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:35:27 GMT)
Bonds attorney to feds: Stop probe, or else
The lawyer for Barry Bonds yesterday urged the U.S. Attorney's office to back off its investigation into his client - and threatened to go public with evidence of potential wrongdoing by the government, according to a report on ESPN.com. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:18:24 GMT)
Pacman Jones' lawyer demands evidence
Adam "Pacman" Jones' lawyer urged authorities Thursday to file criminal charges or stop trying to link the Tennessee Titans cornerback to a strip club melee and triple shooting. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:50:12 GMT)
Lawyer warned over Spector trial
The judge in the Phil Spector trial threatens to jail an ex-lawyer for the music producer over refusing to testify. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:04:39 GMT)
Ex-BALCO attorney's plea deal rejected
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge took the unusual step Thursday of rejecting a plea deal for an attorney who admitted leaking the grand jury testimony of elite athletes to two newspaper reporters. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:23:52 GMT)
BALCO leak: Deal's off / Judge says 2 years in prison not long enough in plea bargain of lawyer who admitted showing ...
A tough-talking federal judge jolted federal prosecutors and defense attorneys in the BALCO steroids case Thursday, throwing out a plea bargain with the lawyer who admitted leaking star athletes' grand jury testimony to The Chronicle on the grounds that the... (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 10:50:10 GMT)
US Justice Department investigating attorney general
The US justice department is reportedly investigating its own chief, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, to see if he tried to skew testimony over the firings of nine federal prosecutors. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 13:47:11 GMT)
Ex-US attorney to 'move on' after probe
At times wiping away tears, a former interim U.S. attorney who became a key figure in the firing of eight federal prosecutors said his six-month tenure led him to believe that public service was "not worth it." (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:59:40 GMT)
Pacman Jones' Lawyer Demands Evidence
LAS VEGAS -- Adam "Pacman" Jones' lawyer urged authorities Thursday to file criminal charges or stop trying to link the Tennessee Titans cornerback to a strip club melee and triple shooting. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 17:39:51 GMT)
Angelina Jolie's Lawyer Confesses to Censorship Attempt
Angelina Jolie's lawyer has confessed he banned journalists from asking the actress personal questions at the premiere of her new movie - without her knowledge. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:19:18 GMT)
Attorney says charity, not terrorism, drove terror suspect Padilla's co-defendant
MIAMI -- A man accused of supporting Islamic extremists simply wanted to help Muslims in war-torn countries, an attorney for a co-defendant in the case of alleged al-Qaida operative Jose Padilla sought to prove Friday. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:02:55 GMT)
Attorney General Crashes Computer Hacker
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that he took down a major hacker in the state and is continuing his fight against spammers who may be hijacking your computer. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:31:05 GMT)
Avvo lawyer-rating site slapped with class action
Blog: A lawyer-rating site that inexplicably gave convicted felons higher numeric scores than law school deans is, in a move that was probably entirely predictable, being sued. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:47:46 GMT)
Ex-US attorney to 'move on' after probe
At times wiping away tears, a former interim U.S. attorney who became a key figure in the firing of eight federal prosecutors said his six-month tenure led him to believe that public service was "not worth it." (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:53:26 GMT)
Attorney pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal stabbing
An attorney who fatally stabbed a neighbor he thought had molested his daughter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday, attorneys said. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:58:14 GMT)
N.C. District Attorney Resigns at Misconduct Trial
Former North Carolina District Attorney Mike Nifong on Friday said he "maybe got carried away a little bit" in his statements during the investigation into Duke lacrosse players accused of rape. And he said he expects to be punished. As he was leaving the stand during his state Bar disciplinary hearing, he announced his resignation. (Fri, 15 Jun 2007 21:44:56 GMT)
3 interviewed to fill fired U.S. attorney spot
The White House is apparently in no rush to appoint a permanent successor to U.S. Attorney John McKay -- one of at least eight federal prosecutors fired by the Bush administration for what Democrats assert were political reasons. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:08:04 GMT)
JUDGE HAS JAIL THREAT FOR SPECTOR EX-LAWYER
The judge in the Phil Spector murder trial ordered a former defense lawyer to testify about seeing forensic expert Dr. Henry Lee possibly hiding evidence in the case - and threatened to throw her in jail if she refuses. Spector lawyer Sara Caplan... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 00:58:35 GMT)
Judge wants Katrina lawyer prosecuted
A federal judge wants a prominent lawyer involved in a Hurricane Katrina insurance case charged with criminal contempt for what he said was circumventing his order to give up documents secretly copied by two whistleblowers. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:31:03 GMT)
Natomas district hires attorney to review land deal
The Natomas Unified School District has sent voice mails and e-mails to more than 8,000 families and staff, informing them that it has hired an attorney to review a controversial land deal. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:34:40 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to manslaughter
A lawyer who fatally stabbed a neighbor he thought had molested his 2-year-old daughter pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Friday, attorneys said. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:38:52 GMT)
Judge wants Katrina lawyer prosecuted
A federal judge wants a prominent lawyer involved in a Hurricane Katrina insurance case charged with criminal contempt for what he said was circumventing his order to give up documents secretly copied by two whistleblowers. U.S. District Judge William M. Acker Jr. asked the federal prosecutor in Birmingham on Friday to prosecute Mississippi attorney Richard F. Scruggs and his firm. If the request ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:42:30 GMT)
Official close to attorney firings quits
A senior Justice Department official who helped carry out the dismissals of federal prosecutors said Friday he is resigning. Mike Elston, chief of staff to Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, is the fifth Justice official to leave after being linked to the dismissals of the prosecutors. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:50:34 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to manslaughter
A lawyer who fatally stabbed a neighbor he thought had molested his 2-year-old daughter pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter Friday, attorneys said. Jonathon Edington, 29, was originally charged with murder. Prosecutor Jonathan Benedict said he will recommend Edington serve 20 years in prison at sentencing Aug. 17. "I think it's an appropriate disposition," Benedict said. "It was ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:58:59 GMT)
S.F. Attorney May Move To Oust Ed Jew From Office
The San Francisco City Attorney's Office said it may soon begin the process of removing Supervisor Ed Jew from office after he failed to comply with a Friday deadline to answer questions or turn over documents proving where he lives. Jew's Response To City Attorney (.pdf) (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 03:12:00 GMT)
Official close to attorney firings quits
WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior Justice Department official who helped carry out the firings of 8 US attorneys says he's resigning. Mike Elston is the chief of staff for Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty. He's the fifth Justice official to leave after being linked to the dismissals of the prosecutors. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:06:18 GMT)
11th Circuit to Decide if Lawyer Can Sue Stock Market Over WorldCom Losses
When investors were stung by the 2002 WorldCom stock plunge, lawyers were ready to sue on their behalf against executives of the company and its underwriters, financial advisers and auditors. But Florida lawyer Steven I. Weissman sued NASDAQ itself, as well as its former parent, the National Association of Securities Dealers, claiming that NASDAQ's ads fraudulently induced him to buy WorldCom ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:09:10 GMT)
Attorney: Davis, school district reach cash settlement for suit
The Beaufort County School District settled a lawsuit with former St. Helena Elementary School Principal LaVerne Davis for an undisclosed amount of money last month, Davis' attorney said Friday. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 04:22:59 GMT)
Sports in Brief | Judge rejects plea deal for Balco-case lawyer
A federal judge in San Francisco took the unusual step yesterday of rejecting a plea deal for the lawyer who admitted leaking the grand jury testimony of elite athletes to two newspaper reporters. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 05:16:26 GMT)
3 Utahns were on flight with Atlanta lawyer who has TB
Three Utah residents were on a flight with an Atlanta lawyer who has tuberculosis. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:16:14 GMT)
Duke rape case attorney resigning
Prosecutor admits crossing ethical line RALEIGH, N.C. · Durham County District Attorney Michael B. Nifong said Friday that he plans to resign, after admitting that he had "crossed the line" of ethical standards in some of the public statements he made about the Duke University lacrosse players he charged with rape. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:06:28 GMT)
Official close to attorney firings quits
A senior Justice Department official who helped carry out the dismissals of federal prosecutors said Friday he is resigning. Mike Elston, chief of staff to Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, is the fifth Justice official to leave after being linked to the dismissals of the prosecutors. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:48:32 GMT)
Defense attorney in 1991 Stasny murder case in Port Charlotte wants out
CHARLOTTE COUNTY -- The court-appointed attorney charged with representing Jeremy Sly, who faces two capital murder charges, has filed a motion to withdraw himself as counsel. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:04:53 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty In Killing
A lawyer who fatally stabbed a neighbor he thought had molested his daughter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday, attorneys said. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:13:57 GMT)
Bar: Airport lawyer ineligible
A lawyer representing the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority in a recent dispute over a concession contract and the minority status of one of the bidders is ineligible to practice law, according to The Florida Bar. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:40:55 GMT)
'Paperboy' wants to hire his own attorney
An arraignment for Mitchell Charles Johnson, also known as rap artist "Paperboy," was postponed Friday to allow Johnson time to hire an attorney. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:01:38 GMT)
Evidence in Lakemoor probe given to state’s attorney
LAKEMOOR – McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi is reviewing two boxes of information on Lakemoor’s private investigation into possible official misconduct. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:12:03 GMT)
Disqualify attorney, prosecutor asks judge
Lucas County prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the defense attorney appointed in a murder case, alleging that Ronnie Wingate must be removed to "uphold ethical conduct in this case." (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:43:55 GMT)
Ed Jew ignores city attorney's probe deadline
San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew ignored the city attorney's deadline Friday to agree to be interviewed by investigators and to submit additional proof he lives in the Sunset District, maintaining that his hands are tied by the overlapping investigations of... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:47:36 GMT)
Attorney Of Duke Lacross Case Announces Resignation
Durham County district attorney Mike Nifong says he'll step down as D.A. | | "It is my intention, whatever the decision is, to resign as district attorney of Durham,” Nifong said. | | Nifong was on the witness stand at his ethics hearing trial in North Carolina on Friday. | | He's been under fire for his handling of the rape case involving three Duke Lacrosse... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:42:27 GMT)
Fil-Am lawyer finds God’s calling in GK
Filipino-American Rose Isada Cabrera, a successful lawyer in California , was on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a judge in the US . While doing so, however, an opportunity to give back to the poor in her motherland made her quit her job to become a full-time volunteer for Gawad Kalinga (GK). (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:42:39 GMT)
3 Utahns Were on Flight With Atlanta Lawyer Who Has TB
By Associated Press Three Utah residents were on a flight with an Atlanta lawyer who has tuberculosis. Utah health officials said it's unlikely they were infected by Andrew Speaker during the Atlanta-to-Paris flight on May 12. "Mr. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:15:28 GMT)
New Job For Former MD Attorney General
Former Maryland attorney general Joseph Curran has accepted an executive position with the Injured Workers Insurance Fund. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:52:48 GMT)
SF supervisor ignores city attorney's deadline in residency probe
Supervisor Ed Jew ignored the city attorney's deadline for agreeing to further interviews and providing more proof that he lives in the district he represents. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:07:36 GMT)
Official close to attorney firings quits
By LARA JAKES JORDAN A senior Justice Department official who helped carry out the dismissals of federal prosecutors said Friday he is resigning. Mike Elston, chief of staff to Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, is the fifth Justice official to leave after being linked to the dismissals of the prosecutors. Elston was accused of threatening at least four of the eight fired U.S. attorneys to ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:23:14 GMT)
Seattle P-I: 3 interviewed to fill fired U.S. attorney job
SEATTLE -- The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports at least three candidates have been interviewed by an ad hoc committee to become the permanent successor to U.S. Attorney John McKay in Seattle. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:59:04 GMT)
SF supervisor ignores city attorney's deadline in residency probe
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Supervisor Ed Jew is ignoring the city attorney's deadline for providing more proof that he lives in the district he represents. A lawyer for Jew argued the deadline yesterday was unfair because his client's statements could then be used against him in an ongoing criminal case. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:09:58 GMT)
Black Prosecutors Trying to Confuse Jury, Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 21 (Bloomberg) -- Prosecutors in Conrad Black's fraud trial have been trying to confuse jurors with allegations they can't back up with evidence, a lawyer for one of Black's codefendants said. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:36:36 GMT)
N.J. Lawyer Hit by New Fraud Charges for Staging Auto Accidents
A New Jersey grand jury has indicted personal injury lawyer Irwin Seligsohn and his firm on charges they conspired between 1998 and 2003 to submit insurance claims for a fake auto accident, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice has announced. It is the third indictment against Seligsohn, 71, in connection with the same types of activity. In 2005, he and his partner became the first lawyers ... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:11:28 GMT)
Industry Insider: Can't afford a divorce lawyer? Self-help guide may be for you
Divorce can be an emotionally messy and legally complicated affair. It usually requires a lawyer. But many people cannot afford to hire one to help navigate family court. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:45:34 GMT)
N.J. Lawyer Hit by New Fraud Charges for Staging Auto Accidents
A New Jersey grand jury has indicted personal injury lawyer Irwin Seligsohn and his firm on charges they conspired between 1998 and 2003 to submit insurance claims for a fake auto accident, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice has announced. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:02:32 GMT)
california: U.S. attorney: No charges in outbreak of E. coli
SAN FRANCISCO Federal prosecutors have decided that criminal charges are not warranted in last year's nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to fresh California spinach, the U.S. attorney in San Francisco said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:14:39 GMT)
Broward County judge took loan from attorney for hurricane repairs
Lawyer says he received no special treatment A Broward County judge needed money for hurricane-related repairs on his home so he turned to an attorney for a loan, according to the attorney and the judge's lawyer. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:25:17 GMT)
Attorney Kenyon honored for professionalism
Sacramento attorney Charity Kenyon will receive the American Inns of Court's 2007 Professionalism Award for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:35:02 GMT)
Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to speak here
Next week, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will make his first visit to Seattle since U.S. Attorney John McKay was forced out in a purge... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:37:30 GMT)
Rights lawyer, wife busted
A well-known civil rights lawyer and his wife were busted in Brooklyn last night for allegedly interfering in an arrest they witnessed, authorities said. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:32:00 GMT)
Attorney General's Office petitions court on migrant bail
The Arizona Attorney General's Office filed a petition in the Arizona Court of Appeals Thursday asking the court to reconsider bail that was granted to three suspected undocumented immigrants over protests of the prosecutor. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:37:17 GMT)
Driver 'devastated' by woman's death, lawyer says; Investigation into cause continues
HAVERHILL - The stress of killing a mother of two with her car has so traumatized Marie Pigaga that she has left the area to recover emotionally as the crash investigation continues, her lawyer said. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:20:00 GMT)
Lawyer says accused seniors' home killer unfit to stand trial
An 81-year-old accused of murdering his roommate at a city seniors' lodge is considered by medical experts as unfit to stand trial, his lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:23:38 GMT)
State attorney general to probe San Diego corruption claims
Mayor requests intervention after city attorney calls his behavior 'corrupt and embarrassing.' (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:05:05 GMT)
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