Attorney News Jul 2007
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Lawyer: Bush told ex-staff to ignore subpoena
The Bush administration is urging a former White House political director to ignore a subpoena and not testify before Congress about the firings of federal prosecutors, her lawyer says. [!] (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:18:59 GMT)
Attorney General investigating council meeting
The Illinois Attorney General's office is looking into reports the Columbia City Council's executive session June 25 was illegal. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 16:07:43 GMT)
Attorney writes novel about Louisiana politics
Sitting diligently at the computer in his children's playroom, Hammond attorney Douglas Brown typed his first novel during his leisure time. The rumbling of toy trains below his feet never bothered him, nor did the sound of the television in the next room. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:25:43 GMT)
Lawyer: Miss N.J. Gets New Blackmail Package
There was another attempt to blackmail Miss New Jersey. That's what Amy Polumbo's lawyer tells the New York Post and New York Daily News. Anthony Caruso said a package was received Saturday containing a threatening letter and possibly new photographs of the 22-year-old Howell resident. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 17:42:00 GMT)
District Attorney looking to churches to cut truancy
The Shelby County District Attorney is making the rounds this weekend at Mid South churches. He's not asking to change laws or making a case for stiffer penalties. He's looking for a few good men and women who want to make a difference in the lives of troubled teens. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 18:04:09 GMT)
Hinds Co. Supervisors attorney named president of Miss. Association of County Board Attorneys
Hinds County Board of Supervisors attorney Azande Williams has been named president of the Mississippi Association of County Board Attorneys. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:48:36 GMT)
Attorney: meeting planned on Ward Churchill's fate
BOULDER – The attorney for CU professor Ward Churchill says the Regents of the University of Colorado will meet later this month to talk about Churchill's future at the school. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:04:29 GMT)
Ballistic expert-lawyer report today
A Delhi Police report on the "alleged nexus" between the ballistic expert and a lawyer associated with the Jessica Lall case is likely to be placed before Delhi High Court on Monday. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 21:43:09 GMT)
County Attorney addresses Flores' guilty plea
County Attorney Jose R. Rodriguez issued a statement with regards to the ongoing FBI investigation, as well as the guilty plea from former County Commissioner Betti Flores. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:00:13 GMT)
City lawyer in age-discrimination battle
One of the legal world’s most eagerly awaited spectacles for years is to start at an employment tribunal today when a senior City lawyer accuses his former partners of age discrimination. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:17:02 GMT)
Terror suspect treated unfairly: lawyer
THE Indian doctor being detained in Brisbane for allegedly being involved in the failed UK bomb plot is being treated unfairly, his lawyer Peter Russo said. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:30:00 GMT)
County Attorney Reacts To Flores' Guilty Plea
The El Paso County attorney released this statement Sunday afternoon following the guilty plea of former county Commissioner Betti Flores. (Sun, 08 Jul 2007 23:34:52 GMT)
Haneef lawyer gets access to investigation material
The lawyer for Doctor Mohamed Haneef says he has finally been given material pertaining to his detention in Brisbane. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:33:55 GMT)
Miss New Jersey's lawyer says she received second blackmail package
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Miss New Jersey has received a second threatening package from someone trying to blackmail her into relinquishing her crown, her lawyer said. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 01:14:36 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer gets access; overseas doctors decry 'media circus'
Sydney, July 9 (IANS) The lawyer of Indian doctor Muhammad Haneef, a Gold Coast registrar held in police custody in Brisbane since July 2 for the foiled bomb attacks in London and Glasgow, said Monday he had finally been given material pertaining to his client's detention even as the head of a doctors' body decried the 'media circus' surrounding the episode that might put all overseas doctors in ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:37:40 GMT)
Haneef treated unfairly, says his lawyer
Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef held in Brisbane for a suspected link to the failed UK bomb plot is being treated unfairly, his lawyer claimed on Monday. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:48:29 GMT)
Wife of Ex-Spy Says CIA Blocked Her From Lawyer
The wife of a former spy is accusing the CIA of blocking communication between her and her lawyer about a suit she filed against the intelligence agency in 2006. In a brief filed in a Manhattan federal court on Friday, the wife of a former covert CIA official, identified in the heavily blacked-out case only as Jane Doe, says the agency violated the attorney-client relationship by prohibiting her ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:03:17 GMT)
Haneef treated unfairly, says his lawyer
Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef held in Brisbane for a suspected link to the failed UK bomb plot is being treated unfairly, his lawyer claimed today. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:26:23 GMT)
Attorney charged in child-porn case
ST. CHARLES – An Aurora attorney has been charged in connection with possessing and reproducing various forms of child pornography. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:39:00 GMT)
Tasered burn victim’s family hires attorney
An attorney hired to represent the family of Johnny F. Lopez — the San Angelo man who died from burn injuries he received after a San Angelo police officer used a Taser on him — is investigating the incident and might pursue a claim against the City of San Angelo. Carlos Rodriguez, an associate attorney with Webb, Stokes & Sparks, L.L.C., said he can’t comment on what avenue the law firm will ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 05:55:34 GMT)
Shelton lawyer a federal judge
Longtime Shelton lawyer Ben Settle starts life as a federal judge in Tacoma today, in effect starting a new line of work at 59. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:44:37 GMT)
Moodie applies to have lawyer's debt claim struck out
High profile human rights lawyer Rob Moodie is seeking to have a claim against him by a fellow lawyer for $100,000 struck out. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:49:44 GMT)
Detained Indian doc wanted to leave Australia in a hurry:Attorney General
Sydney, July 9 (ANI): Australia's Attorney General Phillip Ruddock today said that the Indian doctor detained by Australian Police in connection with the foiled June 30 UK bombing attempts appeared to be in a hurry to leave the country. Ruddock was quoted by The Daily Telegraph as telling Southern Cross Broadcasting that 27-year-old Mohammed Haneef had a one-way ticket to fly to India just ... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:10:25 GMT)
Police apply to extend Haneef's detention: lawyer
The lawyer for Gold Coast doctor Mohammed Haneef says the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have made a second application to continue holding his client without charge. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 07:34:06 GMT)
Lawyer Ramey’s license could be revoked
Ex-Iowa star lawyer could have his license revoked, but his whereabouts are unknown. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:06:10 GMT)
Higgs' lawyer: Juror's chat justifies new trial
A lawyer for Chaz Higgs, convicted and sentenced 10 days ago for killing his wife, Nevada Controller Kathy Augustine, has asked for a new trial because one of the jurors on the case had a chat with Judge Chuck Weller during the trial. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:19:29 GMT)
Lawyer: Police seek to extend detention in Australia of Britain terror plot suspect
Australian police have asked a judge to extend the detention without charge of an Indian doctor arrested a week ago in connection to the failed terrorist plot in London and Scotland, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:25:30 GMT)
Attorney Responds To UA's Motion To Dismiss
FAYETTEVILLE -- The attorney for a Montgomery County man who filed a lawsuit against Arkansas Chancellor John White and System President B. Alan Sugg argued Tuesday that the university officials are not immune from being sued. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:36:37 GMT)
Former Interim U.S. Attorney Says He Would Not Take Job Again
LITTLE ROCK -- Former interim U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin said Thursday that given a chance to do things over, he would not accept his controversial appointment in Arkansas. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 10:14:12 GMT)
Attorney donates money for Supper Club fire marker
CINCINNATI (AP) - A Cincinnati attorney has donated the full amount for putting up a historical marker at the spot of a 1977 disaster outside the city. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 11:28:06 GMT)
Ill. Attorney General Alerts Consumers about Tire Safety Hazards
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued a warning to consumers about defectively-manufactured tires that may have been sold in Illinois and could create a potential safety hazard for those r (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:52:59 GMT)
Lawyer charged with sodomy posts bond
Lawyer Eric Tolen, who once represented the St. Charles City Council, was released from St. Louis County Jail on Tuesday after a judge allowed him to post property as bond. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 15:58:59 GMT)
Attorney writes novel about Louisiana politics
Sitting diligently at the computer in his children's playroom, Hammond attorney Douglas Brown typed his first novel during his leisure time. The rumbling of toy trains below his feet never bothered him, nor did the sound of the television in the next room. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:11:47 GMT)
Attorney announces bid for Mann's Lee Commission seat
Attorney Shawn Seliger announced Monday he's seeking the Lee County Commission seat in District 5. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:47:25 GMT)
Lawyer fights legal fee claim
Human rights lawyer Rob Moodie is seeking to have a claim against him by a fellow lawyer for $100,000 struck out. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:19:55 GMT)
U.S. Attorney's office investigates Judy Ride Foundation
The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri is investigating the Judy Ride Foundation, Rich Laughlin, treasurer for the nonprofit, confirmed Monday. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:35:17 GMT)
U.S. attorney's office investigates Judy Ride Foundation
The U. S. attorney's office here is investigating the Judy Ride Foundation, the board of directors of the 10-year-old breast cancer foundation said Monday. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 17:53:14 GMT)
HOUSTON (AP) - John Hill, the only person in state history to serve as state secretary, attorney general and chief ...
HOUSTON (AP) - John Hill, the only person in state history to serve as state secretary, attorney general and chief justice of the Texas Supreme Court, died Monday. He was 83. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:28:43 GMT)
Attorney's donation buys marker for fatal fire
CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati attorney who represented the families of several people who died the third-deadliest nightclub fire in American history in 1977 has donated $1,950 to put up a marker near the hilltop site in nearby Southgate, Ky. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:23:49 GMT)
Attorney reprimanded by S.C. high court for train derailment ads
COLUMBIA, S.C. The South Carolina Supreme Court on Monday reprimanded a Louisiana-based lawyer who set up an office in South Carolina following a deadly train derailment and described himself as a "neighborhood attorney" in local advertisements. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 19:59:25 GMT)
Attorney reprimanded for misrepresentation after Graniteville train derailment
COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - The state Supreme Court has reprimanded an attorney for misrepresenting his legal practice and expertise to potential clients after the Graniteville train derailment. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:17:42 GMT)
Lawyer: No plea deal at this time for wrestler's doctor
A lawyer for the personal doctor to pro wrestler Chris Benoit said Monday his client has no plans at this time to plead guilty to improperly prescribing medication to two other patients, but he didn't rule out the idea down the road. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:18:37 GMT)
Attorney Pays To Place Marker At Fire Site
Attorney Stan Chesley has donated the full amount for putting up a historical marker at the spot of a 1977 disaster in northern Kentucky. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:22:27 GMT)
Tribunal ‘had no power’ over lawyer who dealt in drugs
A solicitors' watchdog has called for a change in the law after it was unable to impose an effective punishment on a lawyer jailed for drug dealing. Angela Baillie was sentenced to 32 months for smuggling heroin and valium into Barlinnie Prison in Glasgow. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:31:40 GMT)
Lawyer: No plea deal at this time for wrestler's doctor
Associated Press - July 9, 2007 4:34 PM ET ATLANTA (AP) - A lawyer for the personal doctor to pro wrestler Chris Benoit said today his client has no plans at this time to plead guilty to... (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 20:37:43 GMT)
This is not natural justice: lawyer
The lawyer for a doctor detained in Australia over the failed UK terror plot complains his client is not receiving fair treatment. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:24:22 GMT)
Local Attorney Seeks Brazos County Judgeship
Longtime local attorney Travis Bryan III announced Monday he will run for 272nd District Court Judge. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:57:27 GMT)
This is not justice: lawyer
Lawyer for doctor detained in Brisbane over failed UK terror plot says system is denying his client natural justice. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:38:04 GMT)
Mortgage-payment pinch: Talk to your lender or an attorney?
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (MarketWatch) -- Are you among the adjustable-rate mortgage borrowers getting notice of a high unaffordable loan payment? Although lenders, regulators and credit counselors urge you to contact your lender, a phone call to an attorney in your state might better clarify options. (Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:40:31 GMT)
Top City lawyer fights pension overhaul
Top City lawyer Peter Bloxham suffered both direct and indirect age discrimination as a result of the change in pension introduced by law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, it was alleged on Monday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:10:51 GMT)
Attorney announces bid for Mann's Lee Commission seat
Attorney Shawn Seliger announced Monday he's seeking the Lee County Commission seat in District 5. The seat is currently held by longtime elected official Frank Mann of Alva. Seliger joins a race that already includes Lehigh Acres resident Steve 'Sonny' Haas. Mann has said he will run, but has yet to formally announce. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:24:01 GMT)
Alleged drug kingpin will likely go to trial, defense lawyer says
FARGO, N.D. (AP) _ The alleged ringleader of a drug conspiracy that led to indictments of more than 50 people likely will go to trial rather than seek a plea agreement, his lawyer says. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:55:34 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer says client not treated fairly
The lawyer for Queensland-based Doctor Mohammed Haneef says his client is not being treated fairly because he does not have access to the material that Federal police are relying on to keep him detained in relation to the failed UK car bombings. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:19:26 GMT)
Judge removes defense attorney in CIA fraud case
A judge on Monday removed high-profile defense attorney Mark Geragos from the case of a defense contractor charged with conspiring to defraud the CIA because the lawyer refused to submit to background checks. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 01:38:51 GMT)
Review of attorney general's role postponed
Moves to review the attorney general's position in the government following concerns over a possible conflict of interest in the role have been delayed. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:09:57 GMT)
Top City lawyer fights pension overhaul
Top City lawyer Peter Bloxham suffered both direct and indirect age discrimination as a result of the change in pension introduced by law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, it was alleged yesterday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 02:15:23 GMT)
Judge removes attorney in CIA fraud case
A judge removed a high-profile defense attorney on Monday from the case of a contractor charged with conspiring to defraud the CIA because the lawyer refused to submit to background checks. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:02:45 GMT)
Mortgage-payment pinch: Talk to your lender or an attorney?
Mortgage-payment pinch: Talk to your lender or an attorney? (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:14:26 GMT)
Judge removes attorney in CIA fraud case
A judge removed a high-profile defense attorney on Monday from the case of a contractor charged with conspiring to defraud the CIA because the lawyer refused to submit to background checks. U.S. District Judge Larry Burns said Mark Geragos placed an undue burden on the court by refusing to obtain a security clearance. Prosecutors said they would have to spend six months sifting through 17,000 ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:15:28 GMT)
Lawyer may appeal terror detention
THE lawyer for a Gold Coast doctor being detained over the bungled British bomb plots says he may launch an appeal. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:19:00 GMT)
Doctor detained over terror incidents denied natural justice: lawyer
_ The lawyer acting for a doctor detained in Australia over the failed terrorist attacks in Britain said Tuesday his client is being denied natural justice under the country's new antiterrorism laws. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:43:27 GMT)
Judge removes defense attorney in CIA fraud case
A judge has removed high-profile defense attorney Mark Geragos (GAIR'-ah-gus) from a case involving CIA contracting because the lawyer refused to submit to background checks. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 03:49:27 GMT)
Judge releases lawyer from murder case
LUMBERTON — A Robeson County Superior Court judge granted Woodberry Bowen’s request to be removed as the lead lawyer for Myron Britt. Britt, a Wake County contractor, is accused of killing his wife, Nancy Melton Britt, in August 2003. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:08:56 GMT)
ATTORNEY GENERAL HOPEFUL
Al Hopkins, left, and his wife, Ruth, make a campaign stop in Meridian on Monday to officially announce his candidacy for the office of attorney general. Hopkins, a Republican, will face Attorney General Jim Hood in the November election. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:30:12 GMT)
Loophole could hold Haneef indefinitely: lawyer
The lawyer for Gold Coast-based doctor Mohammed Haneef says a legal loophole could see his client held indefinitely by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for questioning over alleged links to terrorism. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:35:00 GMT)
Lawyer may appeal detention
Lawyer for a Gold Coast doctor being detained over the bungled British bomb plots says he may launch an appeal. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:23:14 GMT)
Lawyer admits to kickbacks
Class-action attorney's plea could help the U.S. snag a bigger fish. A former senior partner of a pioneering law firm that won billions for clients in securities fraud cases pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy, giving prosecutors ammunition to go after the lawyer widely regarded as the master of shareholder class actions. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:06:41 GMT)
Attorney: Rejected pick can't run department
Charles Melvin's rejection by the Jackson City Council as director of Parks and Recreation bars him from heading that department, the city attorney's office said Monday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:06:49 GMT)
Attorney charged in child-porn case
ST. CHARLES – An Aurora attorney has been charged in connection with possessing and reproducing various forms of child pornography. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:21:47 GMT)
Bihar lawyer arrested for forcibly marrying minor
Patna, July 10 (IANS) A senior lawyer of the Patna High Court was arrested and sent to jail for forcibly marrying a minor girl, police said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:49:14 GMT)
Judge won't run for state's attorney
After months of pondering a return to her legal roots, Illinois Appellate Justice Susan F. Hutchinson announced Monday she will not challenge McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi for his job as the county's top lawyer. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:51:43 GMT)
Likely witness in boy's death has attorney named to aid him
An attorney has been appointed for a potential witness in the trial of two Tucson women accused of beating a 5-year-old boy to death. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:16:06 GMT)
Wanted Australian fugitive sworn in as Solomons' attorney general
_ Relations between Australia and the Solomon Islands hit a new low Tuesday after a wanted Australian fugitive was sworn in as the archipelago nation's attorney general. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:07:22 GMT)
Wanted man becomes Solomons' top lawyer
A lawyer sought in Australia on child sex charges was sworn in Tuesday as the Solomon Islands' attorney general, sparking condemnation from the Australian government. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:07:18 GMT)
Lawrence attorney backs closed meeting held by commission
MOULTON — Lawrence County attorney Cecil Caine on Monday defended the commission's decision to hold a closed meeting in June, but his statements appeared to discredit previous comments by Chairman Mose Jones. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 09:34:10 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer flags detention appeal
The lawyer for Queensland-based doctor Mohammed Haneef says he will consider going to a higher court if his client continues to be kept in Federal Police custody over alleged links to terrorism. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:04:06 GMT)
Nigeria: Fake Lawyer Nabbed in Lagos
A middle-aged man identified as Shamsudeen Awere was yesterday apprehended at the Lagos High Court, Igbosere premises where he was allegedly impersonating as a qualified lawyer. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:08:30 GMT)
Bihar lawyer arrested for forcibly marrying minor
A senior lawyer of the Patna High Court was arrested and sent to jail for forcibly marrying a minor girl, police said Tuesday. Bharat Singh, 50, was arrested Monday on the charge of abducting and marrying Punita Kumari, 12, of Bhabhua town in Kaimur district, about 150 km from here. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 10:19:08 GMT)
Court rejects lawyer's proposal to declare Czech CSSD bankrupt
Prague- The Prague City Court has rejected the proposal by lawyer Zdenek Altner for declaring the senior opposition Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) bankrupt and launching bankruptcy proceedings against it, CSSD chairman Jiri Paroubek told journalists today. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:06:32 GMT)
Lawyer may appeal doctor detention
The lawyer for a Gold Coast doctor being detained over the bungled British bomb plots says he may launch an appeal. Peter Russo, who is representing Indian-born Muslim doctor Mohamed Haneef, today visited his client in the Brisbane watchhouse. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 12:18:02 GMT)
City seeks assistant attorney, library chief
The city needs a new library director and assistant city attorney, jobs that come with five- or six-figure salaries. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:34:50 GMT)
Attorney Reprimanded For Misrepresentation After Train Derailment
The state Supreme Court has reprimanded an attorney for misrepresenting his legal practice and expertise to potential clients after the Graniteville, SC train derailment. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:39:59 GMT)
Porn Star's Lawyer Talks About Name Lawsuit
A lawyer for a porn star accused of stealing a former friend's name spoke out on Monday, KPRC Local 2 reported. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:40:03 GMT)
Former State Attorney General Nesbitt Dies
Funeral services are set Tuesday for former Oklahoma Attorney General and Corporation Commissioner Charles Nesbitt. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:48:03 GMT)
Hopkins announces bid for state attorney general
Associated Press - July 10, 2007 11:54 AM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Retired Major General Al Hopkins says it is time for new leadership in the Mississippi Attorney General's office. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:04:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Italy cannot try U.S. soldier
A lawyer defending a U.S. soldier charged in the 2005 killing of an Italian intelligence agent in Iraq argued in court Tuesday that Italy does not have jurisdiction in the case. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:05:43 GMT)
Spector Attorney Juggles Court, TV Show
Only in Hollywood would a defense attorney take a break from a murder trial for his own celebrity court show. That is just what Bruce Cutler did. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:16:54 GMT)
Blow to Spector defence as lawyer takes break
Phil Spector's lead lawyer is taking a break from the music producer's murder trial to film a television reality show in which he plays a judge. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 17:30:18 GMT)
Lawyer, activist joins DFL Senate field
Lawyer and environmental activist Jim Cohen said Tuesday that he's joining the increasingly crowded group of Democrats who want to take on incumbent U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman next year. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:02:35 GMT)
Defense attorney: Neabor got bad advice
MOUNT HOLLY — The Shamong woman accused of poisoning her brother-in-law with an antifreeze-laced drink in 2004 is not guilty of murder, but only of taking bad advice from an attorney. That was the assertion made this morning by defense attorney Michael Riley during his opening statement as the trial of Maryann Neabor, 57, got under way in Superior Court. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:06:19 GMT)
Famed Lawyer Mark Geragos Removed From Local Case
SAN DIEGO -- The attorney for indicted Poway defense contractor Brent Wilkes, famed Los Angeles lawyer Mark Geragos, has been removed from the case because he refused to submit to a background check that would allow him to see classified information, it was reported Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:00:11 GMT)
Hopkins Announces Bid For Attorney General
Retired Maj. Gen. Al Hopkins said it is time for new leadership in the Mississippi Attorney General's office. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:01:44 GMT)
Scam lawyer struck off roll
An Auckland lawyer convicted of fraud for his role in a multimillion-dollar property scam has been struck off the roll of barristers and solicitors. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 19:17:30 GMT)
US Attorney in rehab facility after accident
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi Dunn Lampton has been released from River Oaks Hospital and is now being treated at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:18:35 GMT)
Hopkins Campaigns for Attorney General
Hopkins announces bid for state attorney general (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:29:33 GMT)
Judeg Puts Motion By Nicole Richie's DUI Lawyer Put On Ice
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 10, 2007) -- A lawyer for Nicole Richie made a surprise appearance in court this morning to request the celebutante’s trial on a DUI charge, be postponed until August. Richie’s counsel was expected in court tomorrow for a hearing on the case, but turned up... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:37:05 GMT)
3 finalists named for vacant U.S. Attorney post
A Tampa defense lawyer, a Gainesville prosecutor and another prosecutor who retired last week were selected as three finalists for the vacant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida post, the head of the state's federal nominating commission said today. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:52:08 GMT)
Attorney charged with stealing $12,000 from client
An attorney was arrested Tuesday on charges of stealing $12,000 from a client in a drug case by telling him that charitable contributions would keep him out of jail, state officials said. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:56:20 GMT)
U.S. attorney indicts 26 for mortgage fraud
The U.S. attorney for the Southern District in New York said on Tuesday he charged 26 individuals with taking part in "a wide-ranging scheme to commit mortgage fraud" at companies that brokered loans with a total face value of at least $200 million. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:12:13 GMT)
This 'lawyer' has over 100 cases against him
The preliminary interrogation of Balkar Singh, who was arrested by the UT Police with a stolen vehicle and has been booked in more than 30 cases under various charges, has revealed his connection with a Delhi resident, Dhani Ram Mittal. Mittal, who claims to be a lawyer by profession, has nearly 100 cases registered against him in various states including Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. The two ... (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 22:54:53 GMT)
Nicole’s DUI lawyer wants postponement
A lawyer for Nicole Richie made a surprise appearance in court this morning to request the celebutante’s trial on a DUI charge, be postponed until August. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:03:15 GMT)
Global lobbying effort needed to free Celil from Chinese prison: lawyer
TORONTO (CP) - A Chinese court's decision to reject Huseyin Celil's latest appeal has "exhausted all legal avenues" available to the Canadian-Muslim religious leader, who was sentenced to life in a Chinese prison for terrorism, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jul 2007 23:36:00 GMT)
Lawyer shocked by DeKalb businesswoman's abduction
A lawyer for a local entrepreneur believed kidnapped from her DeKalb apartment complex last week said Tuesday his client showed no signs of problems during their meeting hours before her abduction. Gerald Griggs said Monica Renee Bowie was in good spirits when she headed home from his Decatur office about 4 p.m. last Thursday. Griggs learned about her strange disappearance through media reports ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:58:39 GMT)
Jailed American accused of lawyer attack
A U.S. man jailed since last year on charges of bombing two Bolivian hotels attempted to stab his lawyer and was plotting attacks against other officials, prison authorities said Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:29:00 GMT)
Manuel Noriega must return to Panama, lawyer says
Former Panamanian military leader Manuel Noriega must be returned to Panama when he leaves his U.S. prison in September and will fight attempts to put him on trial in another country, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:04:22 GMT)
Review of attorney general's role postponed
Moves to review the attorney general's position in the government following concerns over a possible conflict of interest in the role have been delayed. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 02:14:50 GMT)
A prominent Topeka defense attorney is facing forgery charges.
Attorney General Paul Morrison's office charged Wendell Betts with one count of forgery and three counts of making false information. They say Betts forged an auto insurance card between 2003 and 2005. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 03:57:58 GMT)
1 lawyer + 1 couple = conflict of interest
Q:After I retired, my wife and I moved to another state to spend our "golden years." Because we had not been to a lawyer in years, we decided to wait until after our move to get new documents in our new state of residence. We carefully chose the firm and the lawyer after much research on our part. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:08:23 GMT)
Judge removes celebrity attorney Geragos from Wilkes case
SAN DIEGO -- A federal judge removed celebrity attorney Mark Geragos as the attorney for Poway businessman Brent Wilkes on Monday in a case involving national security secrets because of Geragos' refusal to undergo a security clearance. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:09:33 GMT)
State Attorney: Adult sanctions necessary in West Palm Beach gang rape case
Calling the Dunbar Village gang rape the most horrific and senseless act he has ever seen, State Attorney Barry Krischer said Tuesday he is referring two teens and anyone else arrested in the crime to a grand jury, guaranteeing adult sentences should they be convicted. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:18:09 GMT)
West Windsor votes to retain township attorney
WEST WINDSOR -- Someone blinked. A standoff between the mayor and a council member over township attorney Michael Herbert Sr. ended late Monday night following a late night executive session that resulted in a 4-1 vote in favor of keeping Herbert on the job he has held for nearly 10 years. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 04:21:19 GMT)
TSU official's attorney defends his trial tactics
The attorney for Texas Southern University's former chief financial officer broke down in tears on the witness stand Tuesday after an afternoon of questions about his strategy. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 05:45:23 GMT)
Attorney says McNair has learned lesson
Steve McNair's record is clean, but after appearing in court to face charges related to drinking and driving for the second time in five years, his attorney said the star quarterback will reconsider how he gets home from an evening out. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:01:35 GMT)
Johnson County attorney accused of drunken driving
Johnson County Attorney Michael Endicott pleaded guilty Monday to driving under the influence of alcohol, according to court records. Endicott, 43, of Staffordsville was arrested Saturday night after he went through a traffic safety checkpoint set up by Paintsville police on Ky. 40 in Paintsville, according to the police report. Endicott did not stop at the checkpoint. Instead, his vehicle, which ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:05:57 GMT)
Lawyer: British terror suspect allowed to call his wife in India
A doctor detained in Australia in connection with the failed terrorist plot in Britain was allowed talk to his wife in India on Wednesday for the first time since his arrest nine says ago, his lawyer said. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:48:36 GMT)
Evangeline Parish district attorney's office needs more help with filings
VILLE PLATTE - The Evangeline Parish police jury Monday approved a request by the district attorney's office to fund a second full-time secretary to take care of the criminal filings. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:03:09 GMT)
Australian Attorney General justifies extended detention of Indian doc
Sydney, July 11 (ANI): Australia's Attorney General Philip Ruddock has defended the extended detention of terror suspect and Indian-born doctor Mohamed Haneef , saying civil liberty activists would hang the Federal Government out to dry if he was released and "something terrible" happened. Haneef was arrested in connection with the bungled terrorist attacks in London and Glasgow as ... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:24:36 GMT)
Lawyer slaps Israeli lawmaker over "German" remark
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An Israeli government lawyer apologised on Wednesday for slapping an Orthodox Jewish lawmaker, saying he lost his temper after the legislator accused him of being "worse than the Germans" during the Nazi Holocaust. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:30:45 GMT)
Verdict imminent, says Black's defence lawyer
The defence team in the fraud trial of former media baron Conrad Black is anticipating the jury will reach a verdict on Wednesday, Black's U.S. lawyer Ed Genson said. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:56:49 GMT)
Lawyer slaps MP over German insult
AN Israeli government lawyer apologised today for slapping an Orthodox Jewish MP, saying he lost his temper after the legislator accused him of being "worse than the Germans" during the Nazi Holocaust. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:02:00 GMT)
BALCO attorney invokes Libby in plea for leniency
July 11 (UNION-TRIBUNE): An attorney who admitted leaking the confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds to the media in the BALCO case, asked a federal judge for leniency yesterday in San Francisco, noting that President Bush commuted I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby's prison sentence for a similar crime. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:12:14 GMT)
Israeli lawyer slaps colleague after 'worse than the Germans' jibe
An Israeli government lawyer has apologised for slapping an Orthodox Jewish lawmaker, saying he lost his temper after the legislator accused him of being "worse than the Germans" during the Nazi Holocaust (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:45:53 GMT)
Prosecutors to amend charges against former district attorney
Associated Press - July 11, 2007 7:55 AM ET TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) - Prosecutors say they'll amend charges against a former district attorney who's accused of embezzling nearly $9,000. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:56:32 GMT)
Prosecutors to amend charges against former district attorney
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (AP) - Prosecutors say they'll amend charges against a former district attorney who's accused of embezzling nearly $9,000. Former District Attorney Richard Gray is currently charged with embezzling the money that was seized during drug raids. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:09:27 GMT)
Evangeline district attorney needs more help with filings
Associated Press - July 11, 2007 8:14 AM ET VILLE PLATTE, La. (AP) - The Evangeline Parish police jury has approved a request by the district attorney's office to fund a second full-time... (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:19:59 GMT)
Lawyer says teen will plead guilty to rash of school threats in Lacey
Associated Press - July 11, 2007 8:25 AM ET LACEY, Wash. (AP) - A defense lawyer says a teenager will plead guilty to a series of bomb threats at Timberline High School in Lacey. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:31:36 GMT)
Former Spector Attorney Must Testify In Trial Or Go To Jail
The state Supreme Court rejects an appeal by a former attorney for Phil Spector, meaning she must testify in the music producer's murder trial or go to jail. Live Video (9:30AM): Spector Trial (Warning: May Contain Explicit Language) Special Section: Spector Trial (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 14:42:39 GMT)
Lawyer says teen will plead guilty to rash of school threats in Lacey
LACEY, WASHINGTON -- A defense lawyer says a teenager will plead guilty to a series of bomb threats at Timberline High School in Lacey. John Sinclair, who is representing 15-year-old Josh Glazebrook, won't give the terms of the plea agreement but says the pleas will be entered in court on Monday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:59:04 GMT)
Scott County attorney Bill Davis' law license suspended
TODAY: (Updated 11:53 a.m.) The law license of Scott County Attorney Bill Davis has been suspended by the Iowa Supreme Court for “failing to cooperate” with a state investigation and failure to respond to a request made in March for trust account records. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:06:40 GMT)
Minneapolis lawyer says he'll run for U.S. Senate seat
MINNEAPOLIS -- Lawyer and environmental activist Jim Cohen said Tuesday that he's joining the increasingly crowded group of Democrats who want to take on incumbent U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman next year. Cohen is billing himself as a "prag (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:23:32 GMT)
VERDICT FOR ALLEGED DEPARDIEU HEADBUTT DUE NEXT YEAR: LAWYER
ROME, July 11, 2007 (AFP) - An Italian court is to give a verdict early next year over an incident in which French actor Gerard Depardieu is accused of headbutting a photographer, the plaintiff's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:38:35 GMT)
Lawyer splits time between trial, TV show
A lawyer for Phil Spector, on trial in Los Angeles for the death of actress Lana Clarkson, is absent from the defense table, breaking to film his own TV show. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:50:08 GMT)
Hackensack attorney resolves lewdness charges
A prominent Hackensack attorney agreed this morning to enter into a one-year probation program to resolve charges that he exposed himself in public. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:07:02 GMT)
Muscatine County Attorney to Handle Auditor Case
IOWA CITY (AP) - A Muscatine County prosecutor will handle the drunken driving case against Johnson County Auditor Tom Slockett. Johnson County District Court Chief Judge David Remley is ordering the Muscatine County attorney's office to take the case. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:10:07 GMT)
Greenberg Traurig Attorney Nikki Simon Elected to the Board of Directors of the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers ...
Greenberg Traurig Attorney Nikki Simon has been elected to the board of directors of the Gwen S. Cherry Black Women Lawyers Association. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:12:46 GMT)
County attorney backs out of Prop 100 appeal
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced Tuesday that it has withdrawn appeals regarding Proposition 100 it filed earlier this year. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:45:50 GMT)
Mozambique: Beaten Lawyer Describes His Ordeal
Trainee lawyer Aguinaldo Mandlate, who was severely beaten by policemen on 2 July at a police station in the southern Mozambican city of Matola, told reporters on Tuesday that he had indeed tried to flee from the station - but only because he felt that his life was in danger. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 18:23:45 GMT)
Bush Orders Miers Not to Testify in Attorney Firings Case
WASHINGTON -- President Bush ordered his former White House counsel, Harriet Miers, to defy a congressional subpoena and refuse to appear Thursday before a House panel investigating U.S. attorney firings. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:43:45 GMT)
Lufkin attorney suggests to county commissioners that they should consider a much bigger tax rate
A longtime Lufkin-area attorney lobbied Angelina County commissioners on Tuesday to consider raising taxes this year to meet the county's growing demands. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:02:06 GMT)
Attorney General King Reaches Settlement with AOL
(MONTGOMERY)- Attorney General Troy King today announced a settlement with AOL, one of the nation's largest Internet service providers, requiring the company to make significant changes in honoring consumer (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:17:35 GMT)
Well-known Waynesville defense lawyer to work for prosecutor
WAYNESVILLE - It is almost unheard of for a seasoned criminal defense lawyer to switch sides after three decades fighting the prosecutor's office. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:22:35 GMT)
Former Spector lawyer is ordered to testify
The state Supreme Court rejects Sara Caplan s appeal in the murder trial. In testimony, a friend of victim Lana Clarkson says the actress had been depressed. A former lawyer for Phil Spector must testify before the jury in the music producer's murder trial, the California Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:32:36 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer silent over magistrate
THE lawyer of Dr Mohamed Haneef - the Indian docter under police detention because of his suspected links to the foiled UK bomb attacks - has refused to confirm he has asked the magistrate handling the case to stand down. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:50:00 GMT)
Hardy appointed Hartford district state's attorney
Veteran prosecutor Gail P. Hardy will become the first black state's attorney in Connecticut history in August, taking over as the top prosecutor in the Hartford judicial district. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:29:27 GMT)
Chinese lawyer back home
An outspoken Chinese human rights lawyer who went missing shortly before he was to receive a US award was returned to his home in Beijing last week, the State Department said. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:53:01 GMT)
DELAVAN: State's Attorney not pursuing charges against teacher accused of hitting child
PEKIN - The Tazewell County State's Attorney won't file criminal charges against a Delavan teacher accused of hitting a child on the head, he said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:59:13 GMT)
Afghan Attorney General Criticized in Corruption Fight
When Afghan President Hamid Karzai appointed Abdul Jabar Sabet as attorney general last summer, Afghans had high hopes that this Pashtun lawyer from Montreal would end government corruption. But 11 months later, Afghans say corruption and crime levels are worse than ever. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:02:19 GMT)
Hardy appointed Hartford state's attorney
(Rocky Hill-AP, July 11, 2007 8:00 PM)_The state's Criminal Justice Commission has appointed the first black state's attorney in Connecticut history. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:17:28 GMT)
Johnson Tried to Break Up Fight, Attorney Argues
GREENWOOD VILLAGE - Reserve Denver Nuggets forward DerMarr Johnson was simply breaking up a fight between two women and charges stemming from a disturbance outside a nightclub should be dismissed, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:48:41 GMT)
Iowa Supreme Court suspends Scott County attorney's license
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Scott County Attorney Bill Davis, citing a lack of cooperation with a state investigation. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:48:59 GMT)
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