Attorney News Jul 2007
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Pakistan: Attorney-general may be fall guy in Chief Justice row
Pakistan: Attorney-general may be fall guy in Chief Justice row (AKI/DAWN) Islamabad - The government is apparently trying to find a scapegoat after the Supreme Court set aside the reference against the Chief Justice, with many eyes now being fixed on Attorney-General Makhdoom Ali Khan.Since the filing of the reference, there is a debate about who should take responsibility for the ... (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:04:31 GMT)
Puerto Rican Festival: Attorney likes to help others
VINELAND -- Daniel E. Rosner proudly displays his Daily Journal "Best of the Best" awards, which he has won year after year. The attorney exercises his profession with passion, and says he defends the Hispanic community because "it deserves to be represented well before the law." (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:06:50 GMT)
Wickenby tax fraud probe targets lawyer to the stars
The legal team for lawyer to the stars Michael Brereton has until tomorrow to hand over a list of documents he wants to keep from Australia’s largest tax fraud probe. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:18:14 GMT)
Pakistan's top attorney resigns after judge's reinstatement
Islamabad - The Pakistan government's top attorney on Monday resigned in the wake of the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry by the Supreme Court after the quashing of abuse-of-office allegations last Friday, local media said. Attorney G... (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 12:23:13 GMT)
Tax lawyer's clients may be outed
CELEBRITY lawyer Michael Brereton could be forced to reveal the identities of his high-profile clients who have been caught up in the nation's biggest tax fraud investigation. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Attorney Wants Gary Parsons Case Moved
The attorney for former Wilkesboro police chief Gary Parsons has filed a motion for a change of venue of Parsons' court case. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:08:33 GMT)
HC directs CBI to sent lawyer to Agra Mental Hospital
Chandigarh, Jul 23 (PTI) In an unusual order, the Punjab and Haryana High Court today asked the CBI to get a local lawyer admitted in Agra's Mental Hospital after taking him into custody and probe his matrimonial dispute with his wife to ensure fair investigation. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:41:21 GMT)
Pakistan's top attorney resigns after judge's reinstatement
Islamabad, July 23 (DPA) Pakistan's attorney general Makhdoom Ali Khan resigned Monday after the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry by the Supreme Court and the quashing of abuse-of-office allegations against him, local media reported. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 15:48:09 GMT)
Attorney General says he's here to stay
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says he's not going anywhere. Reinforcing public confidence in the department is also critical, and will be one of my top priorities as attorney general for the remainder of my term, Gonzales says in testimony released... (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 16:01:04 GMT)
Haneed's lawyer no stranger to controversy
Peter Russo calls it his "semi-zombie state". Deprived of sleep and personal space by long hours on a case, the craggy-faced Brisbane lawyer has a habit of switching to a kind of barely animated, energy-conservation mode to keep focused on the job at hand. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:11:32 GMT)
Attorney general warns businesses, consumers about scams
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning consumers and businesses about a number of scams, including ones related to monsoons and fake murder and blackmail plots. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:30:18 GMT)
Attorney general says Spitzer's office leaked data
Breaking News: Gov. Eliot Spitzer today suspended a top aide following a damning report by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Related: Elizabeth Benjamin's blog | See the report (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:55:06 GMT)
Attorneys ask for attorney general to be recused from prosecution in nursing home deaths
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. Attorneys for a couple charged with negligent homicide in the deaths of 35 nursing home residents have asked that Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti be barred from prosecuting the case. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:58:52 GMT)
Attorneys ask for attorney general to be recused from prosecution in nursing home deaths
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. -- Attorneys for a couple charged with negligent homicide in the deaths of 35 nursing home residents have asked that Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti be... (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:02:20 GMT)
Attorneys ask for attorney general to be recused
ST. FRANCISVILLE, La. (AP) -- Attorneys for a couple charged with negligent homicide in the deaths of 35 nursing home residents have asked that Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti be barred from prosecuting the case. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:07:06 GMT)
Trump attorney Cohen in Fresno to discuss Running Horse
Donald Trump’s lead attorney Michael Cohen arrived at the Fresno Yosemite International airport Sunday night. But Cohen won't be the only one from the Trump Organization in Fresno this week. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:15:47 GMT)
Attorney blasts Nick Calabrese's testimony
An attorney for James "Little Jimmy" Marcello, the reputed head of the Chicago Outfit, today blasted a star witness' account that Marcello was made into the mob in a 1983 ceremony. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:22:32 GMT)
Danville lawyer's death ruled suicide
Danville Police have ruled a lawyer's death a suicide. Gary Bengston was found dead inside his burning office on Main Street last December. Today, police closed the book on the case, saying that Bengston set fire to his office, then shot himself in the head. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:45:37 GMT)
Rhode Island Mesothelioma Lawyer Johnson Worries About Asbestos Exposure Still
Rhode Island mesothelioma lawyer Nick Johnson of Johnson Law Group, with principal offices in Houston, Texas, is finding that exposure to asbestos remains a concern today despite government regulations. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:17:00 GMT)
HC judge gets CBI to drag lawyer to Agra mental asylum
As late as 10.15 pm tonight, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court hastily convened to stay a bizarre and controversial order by a brother judge ordering the CBI to arrest a lawyer and admit him to a mental asylum in Agra and use "modern devices" to probe his alleged link with "anti-social elements." The Division Bench stay came after the order sparked outrage in the judicial ... (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:28:03 GMT)
Vick retains attorney
Embattled Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has retained prominent trial attorney Billy Martin, ESPN.com has learned. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:51:29 GMT)
HC judge gets CBI to drag lawyer to Agra mental asylum
Lawyer's wife complained of mental torture, judge says only an insane man can do this; Division Bench steps in to stay bizarre order (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:03:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Reid Sons May Settle Legal Woes With Pleas
The two adult sons of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid are involved in plea negotiations that could preclude trials on drug, assault and traffic charges, their lawyer says. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 21:36:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Plea deals 'possible' for Reid's sons
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The two adult sons of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid are involved in plea negotiations that could preclude trials on drug, assault and traffic charges, their lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:22:24 GMT)
Oakland County exec will sue over death of son, attorney says
FLINT -- A lawsuit will determine who is responsible for the snowmobile death of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson's son, an attorney for the family said today. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:30:05 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales Refuses to Resign
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has released 26 pages of testimony he plans to deliver Tuesday at a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The embattled Cabinet member says he will resist calls for his resignation. (Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:12:55 GMT)
Despite scandal, US Attorney General vows to stay
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales vowed he would not quit Monday, as he braced for another roasting from lawmakers furious over a political scandal sparked by the sacking of federal prosecutors. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:15:43 GMT)
HC judge rules lawyer insane, gets CBI to take him to mental asylum
As late as 10.15 pm tonight, a Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court hastily convened to stay a bizarre and controversial order by a brother judge ordering the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to arrest a lawyer and admit him to a mental asylum in Agra and use "modern devices" to probe his alleged link with "anti-social elements". The Division Bench stay came after the order ... (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:30:56 GMT)
Thailand: Lawyer Says Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Completes Takeover Of Manchester City Club
BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has gained total control over the Manchester City soccer club, his lawyer said Monday (July 23rd). (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:01:26 GMT)
County Attorney Questions State's Authority To Cut Tax
NEW PORT RICHEY - County Attorney Robert Sumner may ask the Pasco County commission in coming weeks to intervene in a challenge of the constitutionality of statewide tax reform. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 03:19:12 GMT)
Defense attorney scoffs testimony by mob trial witness
CHICAGO -- The star witness at the trial of five alleged Chicago underworld figures came under attack Monday from an attorney who accused him of making up his eyewitness account of mobster Tony Spilotro’s murder. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:04:19 GMT)
Google's top lawyer faces $125,000 civil penalty
A settlement agreement filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission in U.S. District Court in Concord last week penalizes David C. Drummond, who is now Google Inc.'s top in-house lawyer, and two other former financial executives $300,000 for allegedly overstating earnings through June 30, 2002, while they worked for SmartForce. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:09:30 GMT)
N.Y. Federal Judge Strikes Down Many New Attorney Ad Rules
A federal judge has ruled unconstitutional most of the sweeping new restrictions on attorney advertising introduced this year by the New York courts. The restrictions had barred lawyers from such practices as using nicknames suggesting an ability to obtain results or touting "characteristics clearly unrelated to legal competence." Prohibitions on active client testimonials, portrayals of judges ... (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:16:10 GMT)
Police formally charge ex-PM Sheikh Hasina with extortion in Bangladesh, lawyer says
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was charged with extortion Tuesday for allegedly demanding hundreds of thousands of dollars from a company seeking to build a power station, her lawyer said. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:17:00 GMT)
Council Hill trustees seek lawyer advice
COUNCIL HILL — Town trustees rushed through the agenda of a special meeting convened for the purpose of deciding whether to hire a lawyer. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:24:18 GMT)
N.Y. Federal Judge Strikes Down Many New Attorney Ad Rules
A federal judge has ruled unconstitutional most of the sweeping new restrictions on attorney advertising introduced this year by the New York courts. The restrictions had barred lawyers from such practices as using nicknames suggesting an ability to obtain results or touting "characteristics clearly unrelated to legal competence." (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:02:41 GMT)
Highville board given one week to hire lawyer
HAMDEN — A Superior Court judge is giving the board of the Highville Mustard Seed Development Corp. one week to find a lawyer to explain why the Highville Mustard Seed Charter School should not be transferred to a receiver. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 07:12:20 GMT)
Trillanes's lawyer mulls filing new petition for bail
The lawyer of Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said Tuesday he might lodge a petition to post bail anew if the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) denies the omnibus motion the newly elected lawmaker filed to attend sessions of the Senate. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 08:29:33 GMT)
Attorney scoffs at mob trial testimony
CHICAGO -- The star witness at the trial of five alleged Chicago underworld figures came under attack Monday from an attorney who accused him of making up his eyewitness account of mobster Tony Spilotro's murder. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 09:10:25 GMT)
Defense attorney scoffs testimony by mob trial witness
CHICAGO -- The star witness at the trial of five alleged Chicago underworld figures came under attack Monday from an attorney who accused him of making up his eyewitness account of mobster Tony Spilotro’s murder. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:20:14 GMT)
Collision course on attorney firings / House committee to vote this week on contempt citations
The House Judiciary Committee announced Monday that it will press toward a constitutional showdown with the Bush administration over the U.S. attorney firings scandal, even as embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales pledged to stay on and "fix the... (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:42:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Man made great effort to hide affair
A lawyer for the wife of a man who, police believe, abandoned his mistress' son at Christiana Hospital, said he made a superhuman effort to hide his affair and support his other family. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:49:35 GMT)
Ala. attorney general hosts program on protecting children from Internet dangers
Alabama attorney general hosts program today on protecting children from Internet dangers Alabama Attorney General Troy King will speak at a free workshop program today teaching how to protect children from dangers of the Internet. "Lost in Cyberspace," is presented by the office of Attorney General King, the Alabama Bureau of Investigation, Troy University, the Department of Child Abuse and ... (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:10:07 GMT)
Court: Lawyer ad rules violate free speech
New rules governing lawyer advertising in New York state that took effect Feb. 1 cannot be enforced because they violate the First Amendment right to free speech, according to a federal court ruling Monday. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:15:04 GMT)
Council puts off decision to pay city attorney
Saying it wants more public input, the Bellevue City Council voted Monday to delay a decision on whether to pay the city attorney's law firm more than $300,000 for work on a case. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 11:57:46 GMT)
Injury lawyer hunts bumper, finds DWI rap
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A personal-injury lawyer has some explaining to do, after, police say, he rear-ended another driver and sped away on a drunken ride through the North Shore. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:04:01 GMT)
Flag flap may turn into constitutional issue the blue mountains; Pub owner's lawyer ponders constitutional challenge of ...
A Thornbury pub owner's lawyer said Monday she will consider a constitutional challenge of the town's sign bylaw to defend the right to fly a Canadian flag suspended from a blimp. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 12:07:19 GMT)
Lawyer's troubles continue
Saipan lawyer Joseph Arriola's troubles continue. This time, the Department of Labor sanctioned Arriola to pay a $500 fine and barred him from employing nonresident workers in the CNMI for a period of three years for violating labor laws. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:05:28 GMT)
Lawyer to ask new trial in suit brought by Grambling alums
Associated Press - July 24, 2007 10:34 AM ET GRAMBLING, La. (AP) - The lawyer for the Grambling State University Alumni Association and other plaintiffs says he will ask for a new trial in... (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:34:55 GMT)
Lawyers, judge stalemate over 'insane' lawyer continues
Chandigarh, July 24 (IANS) The standoff between lawyers of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a judge who ruled a lawyer 'insane' continued into the second day Tuesday with lawyers continuing their boycott of the judge till action was taken against him. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 14:44:55 GMT)
Attorney General Has a Second Date with Congress
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testifies Tuesday morning before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill. In April, Gonzales' performance before that committee was panned, but he managed to keep his job. Some question the value of a follow-up hearing. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:01:57 GMT)
Attorney General Has a Second Date with Congress
Morning Edition , July 24, 2007 · Attorney General Alberto Gonzales goes to Capitol Hill on Tuesday morning to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 15:09:20 GMT)
Specter tells Gonzales special prosecutor may be needed to look into U.S. attorney firings
WASHINGTON---- A powerful Senate Republican on Tuesday told Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to consider appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the firings of federal prosecutors. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:22:54 GMT)
Florida's attorney general probes prepaid calling card practices
Immigrants may be the target of potentially fraudulent prepaid calling card schemes, according to Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's office. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:24:02 GMT)
Senators question attorney general's truthfulness
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales came under fire at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday where lawmakers challenged his truthfulness and ability to lead his scandal-rocked Justice Department. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 17:07:58 GMT)
Attorney: Accused cop killer not lying in wait
The man charged with fatally shooting a Pittsburg police officer after a 2005 bank robbery admits to the killing but was not lying in wait and did not try to kill other officers when he fired more shots, his defense attorney told jurors today.... (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:34:37 GMT)
Lawyers, judge stalemate over 'insane' lawyer continues (Evening Lead)
The standoff between lawyers of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and a judge who ruled a lawyer 'insane' continued into the second day Tuesday with lawyers continuing their boycott of the judge till action was taken against him. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:34:59 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Cold Case Charges Dismissed
Lykken lawyer wants cold case charges dismissed (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:42:35 GMT)
City attorney: Anti-Covance group has no standing to challenge permit
Washington, D.C.-based Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and seven individuals have no legal standing to challenge a drug development company's building permit and site plans in Chandler, City Attorney Michael House said. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:43:19 GMT)
Lykken Lawyer Wants 'Cold Case' Charges Dismissed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The lawyer for a prison inmate accused of killing two teenage girls from Vermillion in 1971 has asked a judge to dismiss the charges because of a jurisdiction issue. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 18:51:47 GMT)
Lindsay Lohan Relapsed, Says Attorney
Lindsay Lohan's attorney has admitted the ankle bracelet that monitors her alcohol intake failed after the actress was arrested for DUI on Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:30:34 GMT)
Life threat to lawyer at trial
Statesman News Service MUMBAI, July 24: Three accused in the 1993 serial bomb blasts here who were today sentenced to death got hysterical in a special Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act court of Mr PD Kode. Two of them, Zakir Hussain Shaikh and Feroz Mallik, even threatened to liquidate the prosecution lawyer, Mr Ujwal Nikam, who has so far succeeded in securing 10 death sentences. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 19:55:30 GMT)
Lawyer to ask new trial in suit brought by Grambling alums
GRAMBLING, La. (AP) - The lawyer for the Grambling State University Alumni Association and other plaintiffs says he will ask for a new trial in their suit against the school and the University of Louisiana System. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:12:17 GMT)
Chaffin's Attorney Outraged At Treatment Of Former Officer
Ben Chaffin's attorney says the GBI trampled his liberties in his second arrest during the Theresa Parker disappearance investigation. Chaffin once worked for the LaFayette Police Department under the command of Sam Parker, Theresa's estranged husband and main person of interest. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 20:23:17 GMT)
NFL Hires Independent Lawyer to Look Into Vick Indictment
July 24 (Bloomberg) -- The National Football League hired an independent lawyer to investigate dog-fighting charges against Michael Vick as the Atlanta Falcons said they were ready to suspend their Pro Bowl quarterback before the league stepped in. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 21:55:54 GMT)
Thaksin plans to take City private, says lawyer
BANGKOK: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has gained total control over English Premiership side Manchester City, his lawyer said on Monday. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:22:53 GMT)
US Senators Question Attorney General Gonzales on Controversial Attorney Firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Tuesday faced sharp questioning from lawmakers of both political parties over his handling of the firing of federal prosecutors, as a constitutional showdown looms between Congress and the Bush administration over the issue. (Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:38:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Bonds' trainer will 'never, never, never' talk
Barry Bonds' personal trainer will maintain his silence, his lawyer told USA TODAY on Tuesday, likely keeping him imprisoned for the duration of Bonds' historic home run chase. Greg Anderson, 41, "will not talk," his attorney, Mark Geragos. said. "Never. Never. Never." (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:48:26 GMT)
Haneef charge wrong, says lawyer
A CHARGE against Queenslansd doctor Mohamed Haneef is wrong and should be changed immediately, his lawyer says. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:14:00 GMT)
Judiciary leaders hammer the attorney general
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales encountered hostility and distrust Tuesday from leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee disdainful of his pledge to fix the problems at the Justice Department. Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., and the committee's ranking Republican, Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania, assailed Gonzales on the firings of nine federal prosecutors last year and the ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:10:16 GMT)
Mistake in wording of Haneef charge, lawyer says
The lawyer for the accused terrorism supporter Mohamed Haneef says the wording of his client's charge should be changed. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:34:16 GMT)
Lawyer plans legal action
Ward Churchill’s lawyer, David Lane, said he will begin legal action against the CU Board of Regents in Denver District Court tomorrow morning. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:48:06 GMT)
County to interview search firms to find county attorney
Collier County commissioners will interview two outside search firms at their next meeting on Sept. 12 before hiring one to help them find a new county attorney. On Tuesday, Sue Filson, executive manager to the county board, said two firms had responded to Collier County’s request for a proposal looking for a firm that will lead the search for a new county attorney. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 02:54:11 GMT)
Louisiana attorney general says doctor should have been indicted
Associated Press - July 24, 2007 11:04 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - It's a defeat for Louisiana Attorney General Charles Foti. A grand jury in New Orleans has refused to indict a doctor for... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:05:15 GMT)
Lykken lawyer wants cold case charges dismissed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The lawyer for a prison inmate accused of killing two teenage girls from Vermillion in 1971 has asked a judge to dismiss the charges because of a jurisdiction issue. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:17:14 GMT)
Man Arrested After Incident in Smith County District Attorney's Office
The husband of a woman charged with strangling her toddler finds himself behind behind bars. The arrest came after, some tense moments unfolded at the Smith County District Attorney's Office. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:33:38 GMT)
Lykken lawyer wants cold case charges dismissed
Associated Press - July 24, 2007 11:14 PM ET SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The lawyer for a prison inmate accused of killing two teenage girls from Vermillion in 1971 has asked a judge to dismiss... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:45:19 GMT)
We don't trust you: Senators to US Attorney General
US senators bluntly told President George W. Bush's embattled attorney general Tuesday that they didn't trust him, accused of him of dodging questions and raised doubts about his integrity. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 03:48:48 GMT)
Dreier Adds Five-Lawyer Intellectual Property Group
Dreier has recruited a five-lawyer intellectual property group, including the former national practice chair from Greenberg Traurig. The group specializes in patent litigation, especially in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical areas. The move is a further boost to Dreier's IP practice, which added four lawyers in December from Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 04:14:39 GMT)
Dreier Adds Five-Lawyer Intellectual Property Group
Dreier has recruited a five-lawyer intellectual property group, including the former national practice chair from Greenberg Traurig. The group specializes in patent litigation, especially in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical areas. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:02:13 GMT)
Nicolosi picked to be next state's attorney
ROCKFORD — Weeks of speculation ended Tuesday afternoon when Winnebago County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen named his choice for state's attorney: Rockford attorney Phil Nicolosi. Also ended were the hopes of three other candidates — top names in Rockford's legal community. And for one of those candidates, it could mean the end of a 29-year career in the state's attorney's office. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:05:31 GMT)
Lexington lawyer is finalist in AmEx contest
Lexington lawyer Dan Miller is one step closer to making a dream to upgrade and maintain U.S. national parks become a reality. American Express announced yesterday its chosen finalists for its Members Project, and Miller earned a spot in the top five. Thousands of votes were cast before Sunday's deadline, and Miller's project "Restore our U.S. National Parks" came in second place. Leading the ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:08:48 GMT)
Senators Turn Heat Up On Attorney General
Gonzales Weathering Pressure To Quit "Sorry" didn't cut it Tuesday for senators furious with the Justice Department, ignoring Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' repeated apologies and promises to fix the problems. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:12:26 GMT)
The attorney general's bedside manner
Attorney general Alberto Gonzales portrays himself as the piano player in the bordello, unaware of what is going on around him. The insulting act failed... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:32:05 GMT)
Attorney seeks probe, claims council violated Open Meetings Law
An Alexandria attorney has asked the state Attorney General's Office to investigate whether the Alexandria City Council violated the state's Open Meetings Law. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:50:15 GMT)
Review should consider Haneef release: lawyer
The lawyer for the detained Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef says a review of his client's case must consider whether he should be released. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:03:46 GMT)
Lawyer urges debate over data-breach rules
Current regulations are creating uncertainty for executives, claims lawyer James Mullock, who is calling on business leaders to address the issue (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:06:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Wife had no idea husband lived two lives
WILMINGTON, Del. — A lawyer for the wife of a man who, police believe, abandoned his mistress' son at Christiana Hospital, said he made a superhuman effort to hide his affair and support his other family. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:36:30 GMT)
Defense attorney: Victim gave inconsistent details
PHOENIX (AP) - A defense attorney for suspected serial predator Mark Goudeau said Tuesday that one of his alleged sexual assault victims has been giving a variety of inconsistent descriptions of her attacker. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:21:15 GMT)
La. Attorney General Foti has $1.1 million for re-election bid
Associated Press - July 25, 2007 6:34 AM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Attorney General Charles Foti has over $1.1 million in the bank for his re-election bid. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:35:05 GMT)
Gonzales' credibility doubted / Attorney general accused by senators of making up stories
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales testified Tuesday that top congressional leaders from both parties agreed in March 2004 to continue a classified surveillance activity that Justice Department officials had deemed illegal, a contention immediately disputed by... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:43:07 GMT)
Lawyer says client wanted city to fix sewer problems
A lawyer for a woman suing neighbors, the city and its water and sewer director for sewage dumped on her property said the plaintiff wanted the city to come onto her property and fix the problem. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:32:20 GMT)
Senators castigate attorney general
Washington - Angry senators suggested a special prosecutor should investigate misconduct at the Justice Department, accusing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Tuesday of deceit on the prosecutor firings and on President Bush's eavesdropping program. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:35:38 GMT)
McBride was cleared, says lawyer
The Citizen newspaper portrayed Robert McBride as a criminal, his lawyer said during his R3,6-million defamation suit against the newspaper. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:01:12 GMT)
Court quashes lawyer's complaint against magistrate
A city court has quashed a lawyer's complaint against a metropolitan magistrate, terming as "imaginary and baseless" the allegations of bias and misconduct that had been levelled by the advocate. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:09:39 GMT)
Culver names Grundy Co. attorney as new judge
Grundy County Attorney Bradley Harris will serve as district judge in northeast Iowa, Gov. Chet Culver announced Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:35:21 GMT)
High court suspends Tucson attorney
TUCSON - The Arizona Supreme Court at the request of the Arizona State Bar has suspended a Tucson attorney and given him 10 days to tell his clients they need to find a new lawyer. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:53:56 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Harare Lawyer Arrested
PROMINENT Harare lawyer Mr George Chikumbirike was on Sunday arrested at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo after four rounds of ammunition were allegedly found in his luggage. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:22:35 GMT)
Fort Dodge attorney accused of trying to bribe witness
Associated Press - July 25, 2007 1:54 PM ET FORT DODGE, Iowa (AP) - A Fort Dodge attorney faces some legal problems. John Gailey is accused of trying to bribe a witness in a case... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:30:19 GMT)
FD attorney accused of tampering
A Fort Dodge attorney is accused of trying to bribe a witness in a case involving his son, who faces charges including kidnapping and sexual abuse. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:35:21 GMT)
Attorney wants Denver jury to decide Churchill's fate
Ward Churchill’s attorney is seeking a more sympathetic jury by taking the case of the fired University of Colorado professor to Denver District Court rather than before a federal judge. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:48:56 GMT)
Teacher Accused Of Lying To Attorney, Judge, Probation Officer
A former elementary school teacher convicted on drug charges is due back in court next Tuesday to face allegations that she lied to her attorney, a judge and her probation officer. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 18:58:02 GMT)
School bus driver hadn't been drinking: lawyer
A Saskatoon school bus driver accused of taking a load of elementary school children on a wild ride was not under the influence of alcohol, her lawyer says. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:50:45 GMT)
Thefts repeatedly hit Honolulu attorney’s office
In the last six months, an attorney's office at the Dillingham Transportation Building Downtown has lost more than $6,000 worth of office equipment and supplies following two burglaries, a theft and an assault, according to police and building occupants. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:27:41 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Shredding of jail papers not criminal
Fulton County sheriff's deputies were ignorant but not criminal when they shredded large amounts of jail documents and prompted a federal investigation, according to U.S. Attorney David Nahmias. The FBI began investigating the destruction of documents at the Fulton County jail after U.S. District Judge Marvin Shoob voiced concerns about the shredding and questioned whether the sheriff's office ... (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:30:58 GMT)
Wheat board lawyer says gov't 'got it wrong,' needs vote in Parliament on barley
CALGARY (CP) - A lawyer for the Canadian Wheat Board says Agriculture Minister Chuck Strahl "plumb got it wrong" when he moved to end the board's monopoly on barley exports. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 20:40:03 GMT)
Lawrence N. Gang, lawyer, 1954-2007
Lawrence “Larry” N. Gang, a lawyer for Vail Resorts, died July 6. He was 53. Gang was born Jan. 20, 1954, in Huntington, W.V. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1972, received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina and his J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. (Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:12:24 GMT)
Lawyer: GPLv3 may not bind Microsoft
Software giant likely will be able to extricate itself from the implications of the open-source license, lawyer says. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:19:30 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Sees More Insider-Trade, Options Cases
U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia expects the ongoing boom in buyouts to lead to a wave of insider-trading criminal cases over the next few years. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:43:18 GMT)
Haneed's lawyer no stranger to controversy
Peter Russo calls it his "semi-zombie state". Deprived of sleep and personal space by long hours on a case, the craggy-faced Brisbane lawyer has a habit of switching to a kind of barely animated, energy-conservation mode to keep focused on the job at hand. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:45:02 GMT)
U.S. attorney won't prosecute lawyer
A U.S. attorney on Wednesday declined a federal judge's request to prosecute a prominent Mississippi attorney on allegations of criminal contempt in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 01:46:06 GMT)
U.S. attorney won't prosecute lawyer
A U.S. attorney on Wednesday declined a federal judge's request to prosecute a prominent Mississippi attorney on allegations of criminal contempt in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. U.S. Attorney Alice Martin said in the letter to U.S. District Judge William M. Acker Jr. that he chose not to prosecute Richard F. Scruggs and his firm "following a serious and thorough review of the facts." In ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:00:38 GMT)
Lawyer attacks Dupas witness
THE lawyer for double killer Peter Dupas has attacked the credibility of a convicted drug trafficker and disgraced solicitor giving evidence against him. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:35:00 GMT)
No Easy Verdict on Thompson The Lawyer
Before he was elected as a tough-on-crime U.S. senator from Tennessee or played a New York prosecutor on TV's "Law and Order," Fred Dalton Thompson worked as a lawyer who argued against the government's authority to regulate drug paraphernalia or to search a boat packed with 14 tons of marijuana. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 02:50:37 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Declines to Prosecute Scruggs
A U.S. Attorney in Birmingham declined a Federal Judge's request to prosecute a Mississippi Attorney. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:18:47 GMT)
Haneef lawyer unclear about review motives
A lawyer for Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef says he is unsure if bungles in the police investigation are the reason for a DPP review of the case. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:33:02 GMT)
Attorney General Creates Cold Case Unit
Attorney General Troy King is hoping to bring about new developments in the state's most difficult-to-solve criminal cases. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:07:39 GMT)
New Legislation Would Bolster Attorney-Client Rights in Investigations
With bills now introduced in both the House and Senate, a wide-ranging coalition of business, bar and civil rights groups sees possible success by year's end for a new law barring federal prosecutors from requiring waiver of attorney-client and work-product protections in corporate investigations. Key to the coalition's optimism about final legislative action this year is the strong bipartisan ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:15:12 GMT)
State confirms scrutiny of attorney's actions in Beaver County case
The state Attorney General's Office confirmed Wednesday it is reviewing attorney Gregory Harbaugh's handling of a late Beaver County widow's $10 million estate. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 04:26:38 GMT)
Review of Haneef case will lead to charges being dropped: lawyer
Sydney, July 26 (IANS) Charges that Indian doctor Muhammad Haneef supported a terror organisation could be dropped as early as Friday, said a prominent Australian lawyer as the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) moved to review all the material in the case. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:29:27 GMT)
Lawyer predicts Haneef case collapse
A PROMINENT criminal lawyer predicts the charge against accused terrorism supporter Mohamed Haneef will be dropped as early as tomorrow. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:40:00 GMT)
Charges against Haneef will be dropped by Friday or Monday: Oz lawyer
Melbourne, July 26 (ANI): A prominent Australian lawyer has said that the charge against Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneef will be dropped as early as Friday. Peter Faris, a former chairman of the National Crime Authority, said the decision of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions Damian Bugg, to review the evidence against Dr Haneef suggested that the case had collapsed. "This ... (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 05:46:24 GMT)
State's attorney candidate welcomes challenge
ROCKFORD — When attorney Phil Nicolosi takes teenage defendants to court in his role as a municipal prosecutor for Loves Park and Rockton, he says he feels compelled to talk to them about the decisions they're making. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:05:42 GMT)
Attorney wants mental exam of suspect
VANCOUVER -- Matthew Ryan Hastings, accused of ambushing four SWAT officers last week and wounding one of them, should undergo a mental health evaluation, his attorney told a Clark County judge Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:34:40 GMT)
Judge may order lawyer onto case
WEST JORDAN - A judge said Wednesday that he might have to order an attorney to handle the appeal of death-row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies because a long search has failed to turn up a lawyer who will take the case willingly. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:44:52 GMT)
Attorney says accused drug lord is fighting extradition
The Chinese-Mexican businessman arrested in connection with the world's largest seizure of drug money will fight extradition to Mexico because he will likely be killed there, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:41:58 GMT)
Review into Haneef's case a welcome step: Lawyer
Australian Attorney-General Philip Ruddock today said a review into the case of Mohamed Haneef will not undermine the government's handling of the terrorism charges as the Indian doctor's lawyer welcomed the move, saying it would help end public speculation about the case. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:56:22 GMT)
Lawyer faces charges of trying to bribe witness in son’s case
A Fort Dodge lawyer is accused of trying to bribe a witness in a case involving his son, who faces charges of kidnapping and sexual abuse. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:20:37 GMT)
NJ attorney general issues 3rd subpoena to MySpace
TRENTON, N.J. - The Attorney General's Office continued its investigation into convicted sex offenders trolling the Internet, issuing a third subpoena Wednesday to MySpace for information on its users. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:16:11 GMT)
Attorney General report criticises top civil servant
Northern Ireland's most senior civil servant - who works directly under Ian Paisley and Martin McGuinness - has been criticised in the Attorney General's report that rules out a political cover-up in the appointment of a Victims Commissioner. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:26:16 GMT)
Charges against Haneef will be dropped by Friday or Monday: Oz lawyer
Melbourne, July 26 : A prominent Australian lawyer has said that the charge against Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneef will be dropped as early as Friday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:51:26 GMT)
Documents contradict Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' testimony
Documents indicate eight congressional leaders were briefed about the Bush administration's terrorist surveillance program on the eve of its expiration in 2004, contradicting sworn Senate testimony this week by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:03:27 GMT)
Government runs the rule over attorney general role
A consultation into the role of the attorney general was today (26 July) launched by the Government. The news comes a week after the Constitutional Affairs Committee claimed that the "ancient office" of the attorney general was "not sustainable" (www.thelawyer.com, 19 July). (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:31:59 GMT)
Lawyer of Berezovsky says he is innocent
The lawyer of Boris Brezovsky , accused of embezzlement , said in trial that he believed his client was innocent. "I share his (Berezovsky's) opinion on this case," Alexander Dudkin told reporters after a Moscow court postponed the start of the trial until Aug. 21 to allow him more time to finish reading the voluminous case files. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:32:16 GMT)
State's attorney accuses Stroger of reneging on raises
Cook County Board President John Stroger went back on a budget promise Tuesday night, calling State's Attorney Dick Devine to tell him his attorneys won't be getting the cost-of-living raises they were promised, said John Gorman, a spokesman for Devine. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 12:35:44 GMT)
Bush's attorney general faces threat of perjury probe
A senior US senator is threatening to request a perjury inquiry into President George W. Bush's attorney general amid accusations his sworn testimony before Congress contradicted an account from a top intelligence official. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:18:31 GMT)
Attorney-General may have to explain war advice
The Attorney-General could be forced to explain before Parliament the legal basis for going to war and to give up any role in deciding prosecutions under reforms proposed today. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:27:23 GMT)
Giordano's attorney asks for lesser sentence
Former Waterbury Mayor Philip Giordano's attorney asked for a lesser sentence Thursday, drawing harsh words from a federal judge who said Giordano inflicted lasting trauma on two young girls he abused. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:40:16 GMT)
Lawyer to act as one-man tribunal in paramedics dispute
Alberta's employment minister has appointed an Edmonton lawyer to help the City of Calgary and its paramedics reach a new contract. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:41:01 GMT)
Property agent who ran scam with missing lawyer pleads guilty
SINGAPORE: A former director of a real estate company has admitted that he conspired with missing lawyer David Rasif in a scam. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:17:00 GMT)
Democrats ask for perjury investigation of Attorney General Gonzales
Senate Democrats called for a special counsel to investigate whether Attorney General Alberto Gonzales lied under oath and subpoenaed top presidential aide Karl Rove Thursday in a widening probe into the dismissal of U.S. prosecutors. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:00:21 GMT)
Minister had duty to fire school board: lawyer
A government lawyer is defending the education minister's decision to fire all 13 elected members of Nova Scotia's largest school board. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:45:52 GMT)
Berezovsky's Lawyer Says He Is Innocent
The lawyer appointed by a Russian court to defend businessman Boris Berezovsky, a strong critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his embezzlement trial said Thursday he believes his client is innocent. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:50:19 GMT)
Democrats ask for perjury investigation of Attorney General Gonzales
Four Senate Democrats sought on Thursday to raise the controversy over Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to a new level as they called for the appointment of a special counsel to investigate whether Gonzales perjured himself before Congress. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:00:10 GMT)
Attorney General warns of scams
The state Attorney General said that con artists are operating several types of scams in the Puget Sound area, trying to get bank account and other private financial information from consumers. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:35:40 GMT)
Court: Lawyer ad rules violate free speech
New rules governing lawyer advertising in New York state that took effect Feb. 1 cannot be enforced because they violate the First Amendment right to free speech, according to a federal court ruling Monday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:36:50 GMT)
Attorney general warns businesses, consumers about scams
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning consumers and businesses about a number of scams, including ones related to monsoons and fake murder and blackmail plots. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 18:56:50 GMT)
Ex-heavyweight champ 'brain dead' after London shooting: lawyer
James Oyebola, the British former heavyweight boxing champion who was shot in the head at a London nightclub after asking three men to stop smoking, is now brain dead, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:00:43 GMT)
Attorney fined for violating court rules (11:01 a.m.)
STOCKTON – A judge ordered attorney Gregory Davenport to pay $250 this morning for violating court rules during a contentious trial that ended this week with his client being freed from jail and acquitted of domestic violence charges. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:08:45 GMT)
Haneef lawyer backs out of rally
The lawyer for accused terror suspect Mohamed Haneef has backed out of a rally organised by an extremist Islamic group. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:48:12 GMT)
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