Attorney News Jul 2007
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Iowa Supreme Court suspends Scott County attorney's license
Associated Press - July 11, 2007 8:44 PM ET 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... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:00:19 GMT)
Supreme Court Orders Spector Lawyer To Testify
LATEST: PHIL SPECTOR's former lawyer has been ordered to testify at the music producer's murder trial by the California Supreme Court . The state's t (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:14:48 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: Distributing Genarlow Wilson tape violates law
Douglas County District Attorney David McDade violated federal law when he distributed a videotape from a rape and child molestation case to legislators and journalists, the U.S. Attorney in Atlanta said Wednesday. U.S. Attorney David Nahmias said in a statement that federal law prohibits the distribution of the Genarlow Wilson videotape because it depicts minors engaged in sexually explicit ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:30:34 GMT)
How a Lawyer Saved His Sanity, One Meal at a Time
Writer, lawyer and professor Cameron Stracher's career has had its ups and downs. He left big-firm life for an in-house position and then made his way to a media law boutique. Yet he still found himself working 50- to 80-hour weeks. He became an absent father and husband and grew angry and depressed. So Stracher made a decision about his lifestyle -- the one he blames himself for creating as he ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:15:20 GMT)
Roddy Stinson: Attorney general accused of inaction as labor bosses 'trample' on Texans
The conflict between the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation and Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott just got hotter. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:15:43 GMT)
Ashley Benton's attorney rejects plea deal
The attorney for accused murderer Ashley Benton has rejected a plea deal from Harris County prosecutors. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:36:10 GMT)
Complaint accuses judge of having attorney arrested
A local defense bar group has filed a complaint accusing state District Judge James H. Keeshan of having a Houston attorney arrested in court. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:45:13 GMT)
Cornyn's camp raises flag over trial lawyer link
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's political money-raising operation has wasted no time in playing the trial lawyer card against potential Democratic opponent Mikal Watts, an attorney from San Antonio. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:51:05 GMT)
Metro Briefing | New York: White Plains: Lawyer Sentenced for Stealing From Aunt
A White Plains lawyer was sentenced in State Supreme Court yesterday to one to three years in prison for stealing more than $500,000 from her aunt, prosecutors said. The lawyer, Shelly Ann Rivera, 40, represented her aunt in two real estate sales in 2005 and 2006, and on her behalf accepted proceeds of $480,000 and $522,248, said Janet DiFiore, the Westchester County district attorney. But when ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:21:51 GMT)
Attorney removes self in 'sign' case
Citing a conflict of interest, Grantsville city attorney Ronald Elton has removed himself as prosecutor in the appeal of a Granstville man who was convicted of stealing a campaign sign. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:22:57 GMT)
Criminals, Colleagues Mourn Lawyer
The sudden death this month of Greenbelt lawyer Fred W. Bennett has left a gaping hole in Maryland's legal community, where he had earned a reputation over the past four decades as one of the top criminal defense lawyers in the state in seeking relief for clients who had been convicted and sentenced, said those who had worked both with and against him in court. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:31:55 GMT)
Nifong gets lawyer for July 26 hearing
Chapel Hill lawyer Jim Glover said this week that he plans to represent former District Attorney Mike Nifong at a criminal contempt hearing this month. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:47:15 GMT)
Lawn lady talks to famed lawyer
A familiar face in some of the country's most high-profile legal disputes may now be setting her sights on Orem city in the case of a 70-year-old woman and her brown lawn. Civil rights lawyer Gloria Allred, known as one of America's most famous attorneys, is serving as a victim's rights advocate for Betty Perry, who was injured and arrested in a dispute over her dead, unwatered lawn. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:13:02 GMT)
NYPD pressuring me, sez rights lawyer
A prominent civil rights lawyer is charging that the NYPD is yanking his gun license to force him to cooperate in a probe of alleged police brutality. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:17:43 GMT)
Lobbyists who failed to file expenditures referred to attorney general
Columbus- Eleven lobbyists or lobbying organizations working in Ohio have been referred to the state attorney general's office for possible criminal charges for failing to file expenditure reports due more than six months ago. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 08:53:06 GMT)
Ex-attorney, son found dead in apartment
A former attorney who faced the prospect of curtailed visitation rights with his 10-year-old son apparently shot the boy to death before killing himself sometime during the past few days, Tacoma police reported Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:17:18 GMT)
Lawyer bids to unseat Kerry in '08
For the past 25 years, he has argued cases before judges and juries. Now a Gloucester lawyer is trying to tap those same advocacy skills in an ambitious political quest. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:10:17 GMT)
Court delays Pakistan State Oil stake sale-lawyer
ISLAMABAD, July 12 - Pakistan's Supreme Court has ordered a delay to the privatisation of one of the country's largest companies until it rules on whether a Saudi-backed firm can enter the bidding, a lawyer for the firm said on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:19:20 GMT)
Ex-Spector lawyer loses an appeal to avoid testifying
LOS ANGELES, July 12 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): The California Supreme Court rejected an appeal by a former lawyer for Phil Spector yesterday, putting additional pressure on her to testify about allegations of missing evidence in the murder case. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:45:01 GMT)
Attorney discipline office burglarized
Someone burglarized the state's attorney discipline office on Chenell Drive in Concord last weekend but was more interested in taking money than the office's collection of complaints against New Hampshire attorneys. The police are asking for the public's help in finding the culprit or culprits. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:15:57 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Evidence sex tape illegal
A sex videotape used to convict an Atlanta-area teenager of sex with a minor shouldn't have been distributed to legislators, a U.S. attorney said. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:19:48 GMT)
Attorney General's Office files suit for removal of sinking boats in Stafford lagoon
The Attorney General's office has filed a motion in state Superior Court in an effort to force former Mayor Wesley K. Bell to comply with a court order to remove a collection of sinking boats from a Beach Haven West lagoon. The motion, filed by Deputy Attorney General James T. Hill Jr. on behalf of the State Marine Police, also asks Judge John A. Peterson to impose additional sanctions on Bell, ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:52:38 GMT)
Scott County Attorney’s law license suspended
Davenport _ The Iowa Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Scott County Attorney Bill Davis, citing a lack of cooperation with a state... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:05:21 GMT)
Ex-Spector Attorney to Testify Rather Than Go to Jail
A former attorney for Phil Spector agreed Thursday to testify in his murder trial about evidence allegedly withheld by a defense expert rather than go to jail for contempt of court. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:15:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Deputy had pledged to pull over Pacman
The Nashville lawyer for Adam "Pacman" Jones told The Tennessean of Nashville that the sheriff's deputy who pulled over the troubled defensive back last month previously said he'd pull him over. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:42:54 GMT)
Ex-Detroit attorney is disbarred
DETROIT -- A former city attorney has been disbarred for on-the-job misconduct that included entering into a settlement agreement without the approval of her boss or Detroit City Council, officials said. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:45:06 GMT)
Eight airline passengers and one relative sue TB-infected American lawyer
MONTREAL (CP) - Eight airline passengers launched a lawsuit Thursday against the American lawyer who ignored warnings and triggered a health scare when he flew with a potent form of tuberculosis. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:09:00 GMT)
Former Spector Attorney Agrees To Testify At Trial
A former attorney for Phil Spector agreed on Thursday to testify in his Los Angeles murder trial about evidence allegedly withheld by a defense expert rather than go to jail for contempt of court. img src="http://img.viacomlocalnetworks.com/images_image_347144508" align="absmiddle" border="0" / SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:49:00 GMT)
Lawyer sued by fellow travellers over TB scare
Passengers who shared a Montreal-bound flight with Atlanta lawyer are filing suit over the incident (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:03:31 GMT)
Attorney believes Pacman targeted
An attorney representing supsended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones said Thursday he's unhappy someone faxed Jones' citation to a local TV station for a June traffic stop and contended the sheriff's deputy had no probable cause to pull over the player. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:22:24 GMT)
ASC settles illegal insider trading with Calgary lawyer
The Alberta Securities Commission today announced a settlement with Calgary-based lawyer Michael Lockwood regarding allegations of illegal insider trading. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:06:48 GMT)
City Attorney Asks For Gang Injunctions In S.F.
San Francisco's City Attorney is asking for an injunction designed to keep a lid on gang violence. But not everybody is happy with it. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:12:08 GMT)
Ex-Spector lawyer could have faced jail time for refusing to testify about evidence
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Threatened with jail if she didn't testify, a former lawyer for music producer Phil Spector agreed Thursday to tell the jury at his murder trial about evidence allegedly withheld by a defence expert. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:29:00 GMT)
NEW THURSDAY: Attorney general will open satellite office in Oro Valley
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard will be in Oro Valley Wednesday to dedicate the attorney general's new Oro Valley Satellite Office, according to a press release. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:33:41 GMT)
Larry Birkhead Wins Small Victory In Court Over Former Attorney
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 12, 2007) -- Larry Birkhead won a small victory in court over his former attorney Debra Opri earlier today. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Charles C. Lee froze over half a million dollars currently being held in Opri’s account, money which Birkhead claims is his.... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 20:36:54 GMT)
Facing jail time, former lawyer for Phil Spector agrees to testify
LOS ANGELES (C ourt TV) - With her appeals exhausted and jail looming, a former lawyer for Phil Spector ended her dramatic, month-long refusal to testify against the music legend at his murder trial Thursday. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 21:43:49 GMT)
Attorney: Jones targeted in traffic stop
An attorney for suspended Titans cornerback Adam 'Pacman' Jones accused a sheriff's deputy of targeting Jones in a June traffic stop, saying there was no reason to pull over Jones' orange Lamborghini. (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:19:42 GMT)
Lawyer says Pacman targeted in traffic stop
The Nashville lawyer for Pacman Jones said Wednesday the Williamson County Sheriff's deputy who pulled over the Titans cornerback last month had an agenda. Attorney Worrick Robinson said deputy David Hadley had "made claims in the past that he was going to pull over Adam Jones the first time he got occasion to, that's exactly what he had been bragging about around other people in Williamson ... (Thu, 12 Jul 2007 22:46:30 GMT)
Attorney who leaked BALCO grand jury testimony gets 21/2 years in prison
Attorney Troy Ellerman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for leaking the grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other star athletes to the media. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:12:35 GMT)
Attorney gets 2½ years in prison
An attorney who admitted leaking the confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison, by far the harshest penalty to result from the government's steroids investigation. Troy Ellerman, 44, pleaded guilty in February to allowing a San Francisco Chronicle reporter to view transcripts of testimony by Bonds, Jason Giambi, ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:20:39 GMT)
Ex-Spector lawyer testifies in trial
A former lawyer for Phil Spector reluctantly testified under threat of jail Thursday that she saw a defense forensic expert pick up a small white object at the scene of Lana Clarkson's death. Sara Caplan said the object was not the size of a missing piece of the actress' fingernail. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:22:46 GMT)
Attorney sentenced to 30 months in BALCO leak case
An attorney who admitted leaking the confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison, by far the harshest penalty to result from the government's steroids investigation. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:46:00 GMT)
Drug company head to plead guilty in scheme to sell steroids, pay doctors, attorney says
PROVIDENCE, R.I., 7:41 p.m. July 12 (AP): A pharmaceutical company owner accused of illegally marketing and distributing steroids then paying doctors to write medically unnecessary prescriptions will plead guilty, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:11:45 GMT)
California: Lawyer Sentenced in Steroid Case
A lawyer who admitted leaking the confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to a reporter was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:16:52 GMT)
Judge Freezes Cash Sought in Dispute With Ex-Lawyer in Anna Nicole Smith Case
A judge froze a half-million-dollar account Thursday until it's decided whether the money belongs to Larry Birkhead or his ex-lawyer in the Anna Nicole Smith paternity case. Attorney Debra A. Opri contends that Birkhead owes her more than $600,000 for her legal work on his request for DNA testing of Smith's baby daughter -- testing that in April showed he was the father. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:14:19 GMT)
Former Spector Lawyer Testifies About Allegedly Missing Evidence
A former lawyer for Phil Spector reluctantly testified under threat of jail Thursday that she saw a famous defense forensic expert pick up a small white object at the scene of Lana Clarkson's death. Sara Caplan said the object was not the size of a missing piece of the actress' fingernail. Prosecutors contend the item could be evidence of a struggle but was never turned over to them. Caplan had ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:14:29 GMT)
District Attorney in Ga. Teen Sex Case Under Fire
A group of legislators and activists wants Douglas County, Ga., District Attorney J. David McDade punished for giving lawmakers an explicit video in an effort to block legislation that could have freed a teenager convicted in a sex case. The video is said to show Genarlow Wilson, then 17, having oral sex with a 15-year-old girl. A judge has said the girl's participation appeared "voluntary," but ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:14:51 GMT)
Nine People File $1.3M Lawsuit Against Globe-Trotting TB-Infected Lawyer
Nine people filed a $1.3 million lawsuit Thursday against Andrew Speaker, the globe-trotting tuberculosis patient, for possibly exposing them to the disease on a flight from Prague to Montreal. Lawyer Anlac Nguyen filed the motion in Quebec Superior Court on behalf of seven Canadians and two natives of the Czech Republic. "They do not have tuberculosis, but nobody can say that they won't have ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:15:20 GMT)
BALCO Lawyer Gets 30-Month Prison Term
The winds shifted Thursday for Troy Ellerman, the lawyer who leaked grand jury transcripts from athletes testifying in the BALCO steroids probe and who got a 30-month sentence as his reward. Last month, Judge Jeffrey White -- irked that Ellerman had not only leaked the transcripts but repeatedly lied about it -- had refused to accept Ellerman's plea deal because he felt the sentencing range of 15 ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:16:10 GMT)
Attorney: Titans cornerback targeted in June traffic stop
An attorney for suspended Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones accused a sheriff’s deputy of targeting Jones in a June traffic stop, saying there was no reason to pull over Jones’ orange Lamborghini. Attorney Worrick Robinson said he has been told the deputy had talked of his intention to pull over Jones when he had the chance. ... The San Diego Chargers selected Paul Oliver , and the ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:18:49 GMT)
Lawyer tops cash race for state attorney
Attorney Michael McAuliffe has opened up an early fund-raising lead in the three-way Democratic race to replace retiring Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer in 2008. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:22:28 GMT)
Attorney general upholds DA's decision in Vista shooting
NORTH COUNTY -- The district attorney's decision not to file criminal charges against a Vista sheriff's deputy in connection with the fatal shooting of a robbery suspect in 2005 was reasonable, officials from the state attorney general's office said Thursday. Download The Report (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:24:45 GMT)
Spector lawyer testifies for prosecution after jail threat
A former lawyer for Phil Spector testified to prosecutors in the music producer's murder trial on Thursday after being threatened with jail time if she refused to give evidence. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 04:34:00 GMT)
Spector lawyer testifies for prosecution after jail threat
A former lawyer for Phil Spector testified to prosecutors in the music producer's murder trial on Thursday after being threatened with jail time if she refused to give evidence. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 05:49:42 GMT)
BALCO attorney sentenced to 2½ years in prison
An attorney who admitted leaking the confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to a reporter was sentenced Thursday to two and a half years in prison, by far the harshest penalty to result from the government's sprawling probe of steroids in sports. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:04:02 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced to jail for leaking BALCO testimony
Troy Ellerman, a defense lawyer in the BALCO steroid scandal, was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Thursday for leaking secret testimony from star athlete witnesses to the media. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:59:33 GMT)
District Attorney in Ga. Teen Sex Case Under Fire
A group of legislators and activists wants Douglas County, Ga., District Attorney J. David McDade punished for giving lawmakers an explicit video in an effort to block legislation that could have freed a teenager convicted in a sex case. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:03:33 GMT)
BALCO Lawyer Gets 30-Month Prison Term
The winds shifted Thursday for Troy Ellerman, the lawyer who leaked grand jury transcripts from athletes testifying in the BALCO steroids probe and who got a 30-month sentence as his reward. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:03:33 GMT)
Veteran prosecutor nominated for U.S. attorney
Thomas O'Brien, formerly with the L.A. County D.A.'s office, is the nominee for U.S. attorney. He must be confirmed by Senate. President Bush on Thursday nominated Thomas O'Brien, a respected career prosecutor, to be U.S. attorney in Los Angeles — a choice that heartened legal observers disturbed by allegations that eight U.S. attorneys across the nation were fired for political reasons. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:11:41 GMT)
Lawyer floats alibi in death of pizza man - another death
PITTSBURGH - Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong's lawyer has floated an alibi for her in the bizarre death of one man: the bizarre death of another man. James Roden's body was in a freezer in August 2003, when Brian Wells robbed a bank with a bomb locked to his neck. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:37:37 GMT)
SPECTOR ATTORNEY 'NAILED'
Threatened with jail if she didn't testify, a former attorney for music producer Phil Spector agreed yesterday to tell the jury at his murder trial about a missing fingernail allegedly withheld by a defense expert. The turnabout by attorney Sara... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:48:34 GMT)
SPECTOR ATTORNEY 'NAILED'
A former attorney for rock weirdo Phil Spector cried uncle yesterday, agreeing to take the witness stand at his murder trial yesterday and tell all about seeing Dr. Henry Lee pick up something at the crime scene that may have been a key piece of... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:49:11 GMT)
Spector lawyer delivers evidence
A former lawyer of music producer Phil Spector gives evidence in court after being threatened with imprisonment. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:10:54 GMT)
SAN FRANCISCO / City attorney seeks stay-away orders for 76 gang suspects / Injunctions asked in Mission District, ...
City Attorney Dennis Herrera asked two judges for injunctions Thursday that would limit the movements of 76 alleged gang members in San Francisco's Mission District and Western Addition, while community groups protested what they called attacks on civil... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:37:58 GMT)
Seeking legal aid against a lawyer
By DAVE LIEBER Cecil and Mary Howard are looking for a lawyer. They just can't pay one. They have little money left. They gave $57,000 they had saved for retirement to their old lawyer for safekeeping. He paid back a portion, but the rest is gone. It gets worse. The lawyer's practice is now gone, too. Almost a year ago, the Sansom Park couple hired lawyer Jerry Weinstein of Fort Worth because ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:16:51 GMT)
Chief attorney exiting, but no replacement is in sight
NIAGARA FALLS — More than a month after the city’s top staff attorney said he would resign, he is still working for the municipality, and the mayor and City Council have not yet agreed on a replacement. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:22:59 GMT)
Courthouse attack suspect asks for lawyer
LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- A man charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack on a lawyer at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse two weeks ago has asked for a public defender to represent him. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:42:45 GMT)
Larry Birkhead Attorney's Assets Frozen
Anna Nicole Smith's ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead has won the first round of his court battle against former attorney Debra Opri--ensuring her assets are temporarily frozen. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:15:34 GMT)
House Bill Seeks To Shore Up Attorney-Client Privilege
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation late Thursday to shore up basic legal protections, including attorney-client privilege, against erosion by federal investigators. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 17:31:59 GMT)
Nashville attorney Ed Yarbrough nominated for U.S. attorney
President Bush has nominated Nashville attorney Ed Yarbrough to become US attorney for Middle Tennessee. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:22:34 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Lampton optimistic of full recovery
A bruised spinal cord suffered by U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton at his Pike County farm has compounded an existing degenerative spinal condition, his doctors said Friday. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:50:21 GMT)
Lawyer sues over ladies' night
A New York lawyer filed a class-action lawsuit against night clubs that he says practice gender discrimination with ladies' night promotions. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:50:57 GMT)
Attorney seeks case dismissal
MANITOWOC A lead prosecutor in a case against a suspected killer should be removed from the case - or the case dismissed entirely - because he focused on only one of two suspects, a defense attorney claimed Friday. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:06:10 GMT)
New Orleans district attorney shaking up office
Associated Press - July 13, 2007 4:14 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Criticized after dropping charges against suspects in two high-profile murder cases, New Orleans District Attorney Eddie Jordan... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:19:45 GMT)
Attorney General appoints Syracuse region assistant
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed Ed Thompson to be the new assistant to the Syracuse region. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:36:50 GMT)
Prominent Nashville Attorney Up For U.S. Attorney
A prominent Nashville defense attorney has been nominated to be the next U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee. | | Attorney Ed Yarbrough said the White House notified him Thursday night that he's been formally nominated. | | The White House announced Thursday it had sent Yarbrough's name to the Senate but a more substantive announcement is expected in the coming days. | | ... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:23:30 GMT)
Oregon's Attorney General files lawsuit against L.A. Weight Loss and franchisee
Attorney General Hardy Myers today filed a lawsuit against LA Weight Loss Franchise Company (LA Weight Loss) and an Oregon franchisee alleging false and misleading representations about the costs, fees, products, and benefits associated with the program. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:02:53 GMT)
Houston immigration lawyer gets 4 years for visa fraud
Yali Huang, 44, who came to the U.S. as an immigrant 19 years ago, learned English and became a lawyer. But an elaborate five-year Chinese fraud ring has brought her American dream crashing down. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:28:12 GMT)
Black conviction will help class action suit: Regina lawyer
The Saskatchewan lawyer leading a $4-billion class action lawsuit against Conrad Black and associates says he feels closer to a settlement now that Black has been convicted of several criminal charges. (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:35:42 GMT)
City Attorney blasts Ed Jew's residence evidence
San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew has offered "inadequate, incomplete, misleading and inflammatory" evidence to show he lives in the Sunset neighborhood that he represents on the board of supervisors, City Attorney Dennis Herrera said in a filing with the state... (Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:57:06 GMT)
Attorney General Warns Of Lead In Jewelry
The Vermont attorney general warned consumers, especially those with young children, to be aware of the growing risk from lead in some Chinese-made children's jewelry. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 01:08:59 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Objects to Insurer’s Ranking of Doctors by Cost and Quality
In a letter, New York’s Attorney General argued that such rankings would be used to steer consumers towards selected doctors. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:01:02 GMT)
Attorney general upholds DA's decision in Vista shooting
NORTH COUNTY -- The district attorney's decision not to file criminal charges against a Vista sheriff's deputy in connection with the fatal shooting of a robbery suspect in 2005 was reasonable, officials from the state attorney general's office said Thursday. Download The Report (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:09:45 GMT)
Haneef breaks down in tears in front of lawyer
The AFP charges him with "recklessly" giving his mobile SIM card to people planning the UK bomb attacks. Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, detained in connection with the failed UK terror plots, broke down in tears during a visit by his lawyer and told interrogators that he "is not a terrorist". (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:38:50 GMT)
Hearing set on attorney’s contempt charges
LISBON — Whether defense attorney George Kafantaris goes to jail for his actions during the Andrew Irwin murder trial will be decided Aug. 17 in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 03:46:45 GMT)
Drug company head to plead guilty in scheme to sell steroids, pay doctors, attorney says
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A pharmaceutical company owner accused of illegally marketing and distributing steroids then paying doctors to write medically unnecessary prescriptions will plead guilty, his attorney said Thursday. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:02:15 GMT)
Immigration lawyer is sentenced in Chinese document fraud scheme
A federal judge sentenced a Houston immigration lawyer to more than four years in prison Friday for her role in an elaborate Chinese visa fraud scheme. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:16:28 GMT)
City attorney's new evidence against Ed Jew
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera revealed new evidence Friday calling into question Supervisor Ed Jew's claim that he lived in the city when he ran for office last year and also ripped Jew's charges of racial bias in his investigation of the... (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 04:57:25 GMT)
Attorney: 'Pacman' was targeted
An attorney for suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones accused a sheriff's deputy of targeting Jones in a June traffic stop, saying there was no reason to pull over Jones' orange Lamborghini. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:17:45 GMT)
Lawyer floats alibi in death of pizza man - another death
PITTSBURGH - Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong's lawyer has floated an alibi for her in the bizarre death of one man: the bizarre death of another man. James Roden's body was in a freezer in August 2003, when Brian Wells robbed a bank with a bomb locked to his neck. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 05:25:04 GMT)
Harry M. Fain, 88; family law attorney pushed for no-fault divorce in state
Harry M. Fain, a pioneering family law attorney who helped bring no-fault divorce to California in 1970 and handled the high-powered breakups of such celebrity marriages as Elvis Presley, Cary Grant and Ali McGraw, died Friday of pneumonia at a skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles. He was 88. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:13:54 GMT)
Former Spector Lawyer Testifies About Allegedly Missing Evidence
A former lawyer for Phil Spector reluctantly testified under threat of jail Thursday that she saw a defense forensic expert from Connecticut pick up a small white object at the scene of Lana Clarkson's death. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 07:20:53 GMT)
Spector's ex-lawyer testifies about `fingernail'
LOS ANGELES - Sara Caplan, a former lawyer for Phil Spector, reluctantly testified under threat of jail Thursday that she saw a defense forensic expert pick up a small white object at the scene of Lana Clarkson's death but it was not the size of a missing piece of the actress' fingernail. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:50:55 GMT)
Willoughby lawyer Roth acquitted of sex charge
A Cuyahoga County jury on Friday cleared Willoughby lawyer Daniel Roth of all charges arising from a year-old claim that he tried to grope a teenage girl. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 08:54:26 GMT)
Accused kidnapper asks for new lawyer
An arraignment for accused kidnapper Penny Raleigh was delayed Friday when she tried to fire her lawyer. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:10:49 GMT)
Stebic's lawyer says police pressuring client
While police call him a suspect in his wife's disappearance and reporters have camped outside his house, Craig Stebic plans to take things "day by day" and live with his children as normally as possible, his lawyer said. Attorney Dion Davi, who has advised Stebic not to talk to the media, said he hopes police find another lead in the case of missing mother Lisa Stebic because focusing on Craig ... (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:16:55 GMT)
Attorney general picks regional office director
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has named an assistant attorney general to lead the Syracuse regional office. Ed J. Thompson previously served as an assistant attorney general in state and federal courts and as an assistant U.S. attorney. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:00:03 GMT)
City attorney toughens case against Ed Jew Further evidence against Ed Jew
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera revealed new evidence Friday calling into question Supervisor Ed Jew's claim that he lived in the city when he ran for office last year and also ripped Jew's charges of racial bias in the city's investigation of the... (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 10:42:17 GMT)
N.C. Attorney General Targets MySpace.com to Combat Sexual Predators
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper and state officials across the country are focusing on MySpace.com and other social networking sites in the fight against sexual predators. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:36:11 GMT)
Lawyer: Bryant to fight charges
A lawyer for state Sen. Wayne Bryant says there's no plea deal on the table and that the embattled South Jersey lawmaker is preparing for a January trial on fraud, bribery and corruption charges. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:52:37 GMT)
Town attorney urges Granby to force zoning compliance
In light of an ongoing state investigation, Granby Town Attorney Kevin C. Caraccioli of Caraccioli & Associates recently recommended that the town force property owner Karen Goppert to bring three properties into compliance with the town's zoning regulations, according to a correspondence obtained by The Valley News. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:53:38 GMT)
Haneef broke down before lawyer, pleaded to be freed
Haneef’s lawyer says his client was getting depressed. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 11:54:02 GMT)
Haneef broke down before lawyer, pleaded to be freed
Melbourne: Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, detained in connection with the failed UK terror plots, broke down in tears during a visit by his lawyer and told interrogators that he "is not a terrorist". (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 12:03:52 GMT)
Attorney interviews slated for next week
TRAVERSE CITY — Eight candidates seeking a job as Traverse City's attorney will be interviewed next week. City commissioners scheduled two special meetings to interview candidates for the city attorney post. The sessions will start at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday at the Governmental Center. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:08:10 GMT)
Illinois attorney general visits land she helped get
DANVILLE – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan swapped office clothes for khaki shorts and a sun hat Friday afternoon during a canoe ride on land that her office helped acquire for Kickapoo State Park in an environmental settlement. "This has been a long time in the making," Madigan said at a news conference. She stood on a hill overlooking a small lake that's part of the 1,135 acres that ... (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 15:36:50 GMT)
Trial delayed as lawyer becomes witness
SALEM - The trial of a former Swampscott man charged with stabbing another man in Lynn last year has been delayed because his lawyer - a veteran public defender - has now become a witness in the case. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:14:06 GMT)
Alvarez-Glasman bids for Rosemead city attorney
ROSEMEAD - A city attorney who has represented at least a half-dozen cities in the San Gabriel Valley is vying to sign up another one. Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, of Alvarez-Glasman and Colvin, is one of five firms submitting bids to become counsel for Rosemead's redevelopment agency. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:40:06 GMT)
Australia unlikely to extradite Indian doctor, attorney general says
An Indian doctor accused of supporting the foiled car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow will not be extradited to Britain while he faces charges in Australia, the attorney general said Sunday. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 16:50:00 GMT)
Attorney General's task force releases step-by-step adoption guide
Missourians seeking to become adoptive parents face numerous choices and challenges as they go through the adoption process. Attorney General Jay Nixon and members of his Adoption Task Force have released a new, 26-page booklet, titled “Welcome Home,” to help explain the adoption process. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:32:28 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. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 17:54:25 GMT)
Attorney General Sues LA Weight Loss
PORTLAND - LA Weight Loss is arguing against accusations of deceptive advertising of its program costs fees, products, and benefits. On Friday, Attorney General Hardy Meyers filed a lawsuit against LA Weight Loss Franchise Company, known as LA Weight Loss, and an Oregon franchisee in Lake Oswego. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 20:51:44 GMT)
City attorney offers more evidence in case against Supervisor Jew
Embattled Supervisor Ed Jew listed an address outside of San Francisco on bank loan documents less than two months before he ran for office last year, according to papers filed by the city attorney. (Sat, 14 Jul 2007 23:53:51 GMT)
City attorney offers more evidence in case against Supervisor Jew
The City Attorney is claiming that embattled Supervisor Ed Jew listed a Burlingame address on bank loan documents less than two months before he ran for office in San Francisco... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:50:48 GMT)
Long wait pays off for local attorney
TWIN FALLS - Local private attorney Thomas J. Kershaw Jr. was selected Friday to become one of three magistrate judges chambered in Twin Falls. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:21:24 GMT)
LA clergy abuse case settlement ‘premature’: lawyer
LOS ANGELES - Victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Los Angeles could reach a settlement on damages claims but reports of a 600-million-dollar deal are premature, the victims’ lawyer said Saturday. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:32:39 GMT)
Plaintiff's attorney confirms settlement
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An attorney is confirming a settlement in a church sex abuse case -- one that reportedly involves the biggest payout from among those cases. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:44:18 GMT)
Plaintiff's attorney confirms settlement
Associated Press - July 14, 2007 11:33 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - An attorney is confirming a settlement in a church sex abuse case -- one that reportedly involves the biggest payout from among... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:46:48 GMT)
Plaintiff's attorney confirms settlement
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An attorney is confirming a settlement in a church sex abuse case -- one that reportedly involves the biggest payout from among those cases. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 03:49:34 GMT)
Attorney General investigating price gouging following flood
COFFEYVILLE, Kan. — Representative from the Kansas Attorney General's office were in Montgomery County to discuss the transient merchant act and reports of price gouging in the area. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 04:31:41 GMT)
'Terror laws must be overhauled' - lawyer
THE lawyer for a Gold Coast based doctor charged with terrorism offences says his client is being treated unfairly under tough federal government legislation. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 05:58:00 GMT)
Lawyer says ex-Ole Miss signee Powe to pick school soon
The lawyer representing Jerrell Powe said his client had completed the requirements for freshman academic eligibility, and that he expected the former Wayne County High School standout defensive tackle to be able to enroll this fall. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 06:01:32 GMT)
Attorney denies charges
ST. CHARLES – An Aurora attorney denied accusations Thursday that he possessed images of child pornography, and reproduced such images. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 07:59:30 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. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:16:17 GMT)
Attorney Asks To Separate Rape Charges
BENTONVILLE -- An attorney representing a former Bentonville firefighter charged with two counts of rape filed a motion Thursday to try the charges separately. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:03:05 GMT)
Attorney in hot water with MADD
SARASOTA -- Personal injury attorney Jeffrey Luhrsen handed out promotional drinking glasses with the Mothers Against Drunk Driving logo on one side and his law firm's hot line on the other. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:13:39 GMT)
Township balks at paying lawyer hired by clerk
Homer Township officials balked last week at paying for a lawyer retained by the township clerk, Evelyn Walano. Without board approval, Walano apparently retained an attorney after the board recused her from a closed session in December to discuss a lawsuit filed by a township employee. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:21:06 GMT)
Attorney says parents did not do exorcism
A council member and her husband face a state review after their daughter notified police last month. An attorney for an Edgewater City Council member and her husband denied Saturday that they performed an exorcism on their daughter, who police said they found screaming and bruised at home last month. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 09:53:25 GMT)
Attorney, lobbyist and aspiring politician John D'Amato's death at age 52
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The sudden death of GOP attorney and lobbyist John D'Amato not only robbed Staten Island of one of its pre-eminent "private public servants," but also left a gaping hole in the fabric of the borough's political life. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 10:18:43 GMT)
LA clergy abuse case settlement 'premature': victims lawyer
LOS ANGELES: Victims of sexual abuse by Roman Catholic priests in Los Angeles could reach a settlement on damages claims but reports of a US$600 million deal are premature, the victims' lawyer said Saturday. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:37:16 GMT)
Mohammed Haneef Not To Be Extradited To U.K, According To Australian Attorney General
(RTTNews) - Reports quoted Australia's Federal Attorney General, Philip Ruddock, as saying Mohammed Haneef, accused in connection with last month's failed car bomb attacks in Britain, will not be extradited to U.K. The proceedings against him would continue in Australia until the magistrate decides whether to release him on bail on Monday. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:01:33 GMT)
Settlement reached in LA clergy abuse case: lawyer
A Roman Catholic Church in Los Angeles. The Roman Catholic Church in Los Angeles has reached a damages settlement with victims of sex abuse by priests, a lawyer has confirmed, in what could be the largest deal of its kind in US history. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:31:02 GMT)
Australia unlikely to extradite Indian doctor, attorney general says
BRISBANE, Australia (AP) - An Indian doctor accused of supporting the foiled car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow will not be extradited to Britain while he faces charges in Australia, the attorney general said Sunday. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 15:48:00 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, 15 Jul 2007 16:06:53 GMT)
Egypt bars ex-U.S. attorney general from Islamist trial
An Egyptian military court barred former U.S. attorney general Ramsey Clark from observing a trial session on Sunday for 40 opposition Islamists on charges that include money-laundering and terrorism, an Islamist source said. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:25:53 GMT)
Settlement reached in LA clergy abuse case: lawyer
The Roman Catholic Church in Los Angeles has reached a damages settlement with victims of sex abuse by priests, a lawyer has confirmed, in what could be the largest deal of its kind in US history. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:39:47 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, 15 Jul 2007 16:58:05 GMT)
Custody for terrorism suspect unfair, says lawyer
BRISBANE - The lawyer for a Gold Coast-based doctor charged with terrorism offences says his client is being treated unfairly under tough federal government legislation. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:16:25 GMT)
Attorney General's task force releases step-by-step adoption guide
Missourians seeking to become adoptive parents face numerous choices and challenges as they go through the adoption process. Attorney General Jay Nixon and members of his Adoption Task Force have released a new, 26-page booklet, titled “Welcome Home,” to help explain the adoption process. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 17:18:57 GMT)
Alvarez-Glasman bids for Rosemead city attorney
ROSEMEAD - A city attorney who has represented at least a half-dozen cities in the San Gabriel Valley is vying to sign up another one. Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, of Alvarez-Glasman and Colvin, is one of five firms submitting bids to become counsel for Rosemead's redevelopment agency. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 19:13:34 GMT)
50:50 chances of Haneef getting bail: Lawyer
Two hours after the Australian police pressed charges against Haneef in connection with the failed UK terror plots, his lawyer in Australia a bail application. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:25:28 GMT)
Lawyer on the line, online
Can employers require you to let them know when you date a co-worker? Can you post some funny stories from work on your personal blog? Can you be fired for smoking on your own time? The answers, posted on a new Ask A Lawyer website, are: Probably, best to be careful, and it depends where you live. Working America, a community affiliate of the AFL-CIO, is offering this free legal service to any ... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 21:42:44 GMT)
Attorney General's office looking into long-term care insurance
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The staff of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says its looking into the sale of long-term care insurance policies to senior citizens. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:02:24 GMT)
Attorney General's office looking into long-term care insurance
Associated Press - July 15, 2007 5:54 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The staff of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller says its looking into the sale of long-term care insurance policies to senior... (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 22:15:20 GMT)
Suva lawyer stopped at airport
Prominent Suva lawyer and former Fiji Law Society president Graham Leung was stopped from leaving the country at the Nadi International Airport this morning. (Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:35:22 GMT)
Alvarez-Glasman bids for Rosemead city attorney
ROSEMEAD - A city attorney who has represented at least a half-dozen cities in the San Gabriel Valley is vying to sign up another one. Arnold Alvarez-Glasman, of Alvarez-Glasman and Colvin, is one of five firms submitting bids to become counsel for Rosemead's redevelopment agency. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 02:55:46 GMT)
Fraternity activities weren't hazing according to lawyer
Just days after three ex-fraternity members were charged with hazing violations, the lawyer for one of them says the case is being exaggerated and the men unfairly charged. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:53:34 GMT)
Lubbock District Attorney Drops Charges Against Lingerie Store
The Lubbock County District Attorney's Office has dismissed a case against the owner of a local lingerie store. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 03:55:26 GMT)
Lawyer appeals misleading CMC conviction
A lawyer found to have misled Queensland's crime watchdog during a corruption probe is appealing his conviction. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:10:12 GMT)
Lawyer appeals misleading CMC conviction
A lawyer found to have misled Queensland's crime watchdog during a corruption probe is appealing his conviction. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:10:12 GMT)
Muslim plotter attacked in jail: lawyer
A MAN jailed for plotting synchronised attacks in Britain and the US is "scarred for life'' after being attacked in prison, his lawyer said yesterday. (Mon, 16 Jul 2007 04:12:00 GMT)
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