Attorney News Aug 2007
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Judge's lawyer asks for leniency
MASON - Judge George Parker's lawyer is asking the Supreme Court to reduce - or even eliminate - a proposed yearlong suspension of Parker's law license, saying much of his bizarre behavior can be blamed on a personality disorder that is now being treated. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:42:29 GMT)
Attorney: Marine charged with murder - Military News, Army News, opinions, editorials, news from Iraq, photos, reports ...
LOS ANGELES — A Marine reservist has been charged with murdering an Iraqi army soldier while they stood watch together at a security post in Fallujah, an attorney said. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:46:05 GMT)
Petoskey attorney's death called overdose; charges filed against East Jordan man
More than a year after well-known Petoskey-area attorney Greg Justis died unexpectedly in a car just steps from the Emmet County Courthouse, authorities have ruled his death was the result of a drug overdose and have arrested the man they say provided the lethal dose to Justis. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:33:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Client helping in search for missing mother
TRENTON, N.J. - The lawyer for a man accused of abandoning a child he fathered with his now-missing mistress claims his client is helping authorities search for the Mercer County woman. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:00:55 GMT)
Missing mom alive and well, lawyer for suspect tells prosecutors
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Missing mom Amy Giordano is alive and well. That's what a lawyer for the man suspected in her disappearance has told New Jersey authorities this week in his efforts to help them find the 27-year-old Willowbrook native. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:14:22 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. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:27:35 GMT)
Ex-NKF chairman may plead guilty to some charges: lawyer
SINGAPORE: Former NKF chairman Richard Yong may plead guilty to some of the charges against him, said Yong's lawyer Jeffrey Beh. Mr Beh said there are charges his client, who faces ten criminal charges, "can't run away from." (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:37:17 GMT)
Ex-NKF chairman may plead guilty to some charges: lawyer
SINGAPORE: Former NKF chairman Richard Yong may plead guilty to some of the charges against him, said Yong's lawyer Jeffrey Beh. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 12:47:00 GMT)
Skowhegan lawyer suspended for five years
A Skowhegan lawyer has been suspended from practice for five years for accepting money from a client and doing little, if anything, in return. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:22:24 GMT)
Protesters issue demands to attorney general's office
Protesters who clashed last weekend with North Providence police demand that the attorney general investigate -- after a young woman's leg was broken during the arrest. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:03:36 GMT)
U.S. attorney general to address indictments against motorcycle club members in Detroit
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will speak at a news conference in Detroit today in connection with racketeering indictments brought against members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club, officials said. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:15:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Client Helping in Search for Missing Mother
DiGirolamo's lawyer, Jerome Ballarotto, claims Giordano will eventually be found alive. She was last seen in early June, about the same time the child she had with DiGirolamo, a married man, was found outside Christiana Hospital, in Newark, Delaware. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 14:59:04 GMT)
Gallup gets new city attorney
Associated Press - August 15, 2007 11:55 AM ET GALLUP, N.M. (AP) - Former state Representative David Pederson has been hired as city attorney for Gallup. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:11:22 GMT)
Gallagher Taps High-Profile Defense Attorney For Rape Case
The Queens Councilman accused of rape has hired a high-profile lawyer to try and keep him out of jail. City Councilman Dennis Gallagher has retained the services of Benjamin Brafman, and attorney who has represented big names such as rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and nightclub king Peter Gatien. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:49:01 GMT)
IP attorney heads to Winston & Strawn
Raymond Van Dyke, an intellectual property attorney, has moved from Nixon Peabody LLP to Winston & Strawn LLP. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:02:34 GMT)
Carver County narrows attorney search to two
Carver County's search for a new County Attorney to fill the vacancy created by Michael Fahey, who accepted a district court judge position, moved one step closer to a conclusion this week. Fahey's unexpired, elected term runs through Dec. 31, 2010. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:17:31 GMT)
Man Charged in Petoskey Attorney's Death from Drug Overdose
PETOSKEY, Mich. (AP) — Authorities say a local attorney's death more than a year ago resulted from an overdose, and they have charged a man accused of providing the drugs. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:24:03 GMT)
An alert from the Attorney General's Office about a murder suspect on the run from Coffey County.
AG Paul Morrison and Coffey County Attorney Doug Witteman today announced first degree murder and aggravated robbery charges against Russell Allen Dempsay. They say Dempsay killed Richard Duane Freeman II July 7 while committing an aggravated robbery. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:27:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Businessman Will Cooperate
The American-Venezuelan businessman whose cash-filled suitcase set off a scandal that has rattled two governments is willing to cooperate with investigators, his lawyer said in a report published Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 19:31:42 GMT)
Attorney tells judge Riverside law might be rescinded
MOUNT HOLLY — Riverside’s attorney says there is a possibility the township could rescind its controversial anti-immigration law this month. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:06:29 GMT)
Foti Seeks Another Term as Louisiana Attorney General
A familiar face will be on the ballot for one of the state's top positions. Tuesday Attorney General Charles Foti went on the record for the first time with his political intentions. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 20:15:31 GMT)
General Counsel: State Attorney's Call To Council Pres. Was Illegal
A very public conflict continued to brew downtown Wednesday as Jacksonville's top attorney squared off against the city's top prosecutor in a showdown that could find its way to the governor's office. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:32:18 GMT)
Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the Press Conference Announcing the Indictment of Outlaws ...
Good afternoon. Also speaking today will be United States Attorney Stephen Murphy , Ronnie Carter , Deputy Director of the ATF and Explosives and Dan Roberts with the FBI. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:17:40 GMT)
District attorney finds deadly force was justified
The district attorney of Juneau says a police officer was justified when he killed an assault suspect wielding a sword last weekend. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:50:37 GMT)
Detained lawyer wants High Court to overrule minister's order
Can a suspect be detained without trial in Singapore for crimes he allegedly committed abroad? This was one of the questions raised by a defence counsel during a High Court hearing to secure the release of his client — former lawyer and alleged drug kingpin Wong Sin Yee — from Changi Prison. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:52:14 GMT)
Dem blocking Bush pick for CIA lawyer
A Democratic senator says he will block President Bush's nominee to become the CIA's top lawyer indefinitely over concerns that the agency's interrogation techniques may not be legal. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:58:48 GMT)
Lawyer Convicted In Sex Scandal Says He'll Get Conviction Overturned
A lawyer convicted in a sex scandal loses his bid for a new trial. But Ted Roberts says his court fight is not over and he is convinced he will ultimately win. News 4 WOAI's David Cruz has more on why Roberts says he's going to be back in court. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:38:51 GMT)
Skowhegan Lawyer Suspended For Five Years
PORTLAND (AP) -- A Skowhegan lawyer has been suspended from practice for five years for accepting money from a client and doing little, if anything, in return. (Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:46:08 GMT)
Attorney General In Town; Sticks To Speech
GRAND RAPIDS — US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was in Grand Rapids Wednesday. He's currently being investigated by Congress for his role in the firings of several U.S. Attorneys, including one here in West Michigan. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:02:24 GMT)
Houston lawyer admits role in fake Botox scheme
A Houston lawyer indicted in a fake Botox scheme pleaded guilty in federal court today and said that his physician wife injected unsuspecting patients with an unapproved product. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 01:13:12 GMT)
Lawyer hoping clients in abuse claims finally get some closure: Clint Docken, representing former orphanage residents, ...
The lawyer representing former residents of the Mount Herbert Orphanage is hoping a change in government may finally allow his 57 clients to get some closure to their claims of abuse. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 03:21:36 GMT)
General Counsel: State Attorney's Call To Council Pres. Was Illegal
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A very public conflict continued to brew downtown Wednesday as Jacksonville's top attorney squared off against the city's top prosecutor in a dispute that could find its way to the governor's office. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:04:14 GMT)
District Attorney: Child Abuse Punishment In New Mexico Needs Higher Penalty
District Attorney Susana Martinez says she'd like to see penalties increased on child abuse cases not resulting in death. Vanessa Reyes Reports: Child Abuse Punishment (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:05:05 GMT)
Lawyer says boyfriend cooperating in search for missing Hightstown mom
Rosario DiGirolamo's lawyer says his client is cooperating with Mercer County investigators searching for his mistress and believes she will one day surface alive and well. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:23:02 GMT)
Sanctions impair Taylor's ability to mount defence: lawyer
Sanctions against former Liberian president Charles Taylor and his entourage are impairing his ability to defend himself against war crimes charges, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 06:17:12 GMT)
Three men jailed over contract killing of lawyer
THREE men have been sentenced to lengthy jail terms for the 2000 contract murder of a Melbourne lawyer whose body has never been found. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:45:00 GMT)
No one is running against S.F. district attorney in fall election
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris collected more than $500,000 from donors for her re-election effort, lined up high-profile endorsements and launched a campaign Web site. Then the clock at the Department of Elections struck 5 p.m. Friday, the... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:08:15 GMT)
Denton lawyer announces bid for judge seat
Doug Robison, a Denton lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 393rd District Court seat currently held by Republican Judge Vicki Isaacks. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:14:39 GMT)
Taylor lawyer wants travel ban on Liberians lifted
Former Liberian President Charles Taylor's defence lawyer has called for the lifting of a U.N. travel ban on Taylor's former associates so they could serve as witnesses in his war crimes trial. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:12:00 GMT)
Taylor lawyer wants travel ban on Liberians lifted
Source: Reuters By Alphonso Toweh MONROVIA, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor's defence lawyer has called for the lifting of a U.N. travel ban on Taylor's former associates so they could ... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:25:25 GMT)
Rogers Tax Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Theft
BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers tax attorney entered a not guilty plea to theft of property charges Monday in Benton County Circuit Court. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:46:58 GMT)
China jails writer for subversion, disbars lawyer
A Chinese court jailed a dissident Internet writer for four years on subversion charges on Thursday for posting anti-government articles online, his disbarred lawyer said, the latest case in a government crackdown on dissent. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:47:27 GMT)
Lawyer for Cuban father to seek dismissal of Miami-Dade custody case
Cuban father's lawyer to seek dismissal in custody battle The attorney for a Cuban man fighting for custody of his 4-year-old daughter in Miami-Dade County juvenile court said Wednesday that the court should not be hearing the case. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:50:51 GMT)
Newspaper Attorney Argues for Open Hearings
BENTONVILLE -- An attorney for Stephens Media represented The Morning News before a judge Tuesday, asking that hearings and motions filed in a road rage murder case be open to the public. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 09:51:50 GMT)
Sheriff Darnell bumps county attorney's car in garage
It's not uncommon for people in government to have run-ins, although maybe not the kind Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell and Dave Wagner, the county's attorney, had Tuesday afternoon. Or, more specifically, the bumpers on their vehicles had. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:06:50 GMT)
Hamas detains Palestinian attorney general
Hamas detained the Palestinian attorney general in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the highest-ranking Palestinian Authority official to be seized by the Islamists ruling Gaza, witnesses said. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:04:37 GMT)
Carver County narrows attorney search to two
Carver County's search for a new County Attorney to fill the vacancy created by Michael Fahey, who accepted a district court judge position, moved one step closer to a conclusion this week. Fahey's unexpired, elected term runs through Dec. 31, 2010. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:32:31 GMT)
Lawyer wants experts to look at U-46
For the first time, the lawyer for the families suing Elgin Area School District U-46 for bias publicly stated some of her criteria for settling the long-running, costly lawsuit. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:49:58 GMT)
Palestinian Authority attorney-general detained
GAZA (Reuters) - A Hamas-led security force detained on Thursday the Palestinian Authority-appointed attorney-general after he refused to cooperate with Hamas Islamists in charge of the Gaza Strip, a spokesman for the contingent said. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 11:52:40 GMT)
Dem blocking Bush pick for CIA lawyer
A Democratic senator says he will block President Bush's nominee to become the CIA's top lawyer indefinitely over concerns that the agency's interrogation techniques may not be legal. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:03:40 GMT)
Hamas detains Palestinian Attorney-General
Hamas has detained the Palestinian Attorney-General in the Gaza Strip, the highest-ranking Palestinian Authority official to be seized by the Islamists ruling Gaza, witnesses said. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:03:56 GMT)
Grant County attorney resigned
Associated Press - August 16, 2007 8:15 AM ET SILVER CITY, N.M. (AP) - Hans Voss has resigned as Grant County attorney. His 2-year contract was up for renewal at the time of his... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:26:42 GMT)
Hamas briefly detains Palestinian attorney general
Hamas briefly detained the Palestinian attorney general in Gaza on Thursday, the highest-ranking Palestinian Authority official the Islamists have seized since taking control of the territory. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:46:41 GMT)
China jails Internet writer for subversion, disbars lawyer
A Chinese court jailed a dissident Internet writer for four years on subversion charges on Thursday for posting anti-government articles online, his disbarred lawyer said, the latest case in a government crackdown on dissent. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:24:32 GMT)
State Attorney General: No Bingo Machines
The State Attorney General said if there's no paper trail then there's no bingo machines. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 14:33:00 GMT)
Attorney: Ex-Marine faces manslaughter charge in Fallujah deaths
A former Marine sergeant has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in the killings of two captured Iraqi insurgents in Fallujah in 2004, his attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:38:41 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Investigates Police Robbery Ring
The U.S. attorney's office has joined the investigation of an alleged robbery ring inside an elite Chicago police unit, which could mean additional charges and more severe penalties, according to a published report. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 16:42:00 GMT)
John Robert Fox, attorney; at 50
Though he was a busy Boston attorney, John Robert Fox made sure his list of priorities always began with his family -- and his children's sports games. In Andover, "he was a fixture on the sidelines," his sister, Julia Garrison of Middleton, said. "He never missed a game." (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:04:07 GMT)
Attorney general arrested in Gaza
Hamas forces briefly hold the Fatah-allied Palestinian attorney general in the Gaza Strip, officials say. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:24:25 GMT)
Attorney general arrested in Gaza
Hamas forces briefly hold the Fatah-allied Palestinian attorney general in the Gaza Strip, officials say. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 18:25:44 GMT)
Thaksin won't return to face court anytime soon _ lawyer
Deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not return to face charges against him in Thailand anytime soon, his lawyer Noppadon Pattama confirmed yesterday. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:03:10 GMT)
Attorney: Ex-Marine Charged In Fallujah Deaths
A former Marine sergeant has been charged with voluntary manslaughter in the killings of captured insurgents in Fallujah in 2004, his attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:10:19 GMT)
Elk Grove hires new city attorney
The Elk Grove City Council has appointed Susan Burns Cochran, an assistant city attorney for Santa Clara, as the new Elk Grove city attorney. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:10:47 GMT)
Broussard's Lawyer: He Was Ordered To 'Take The Fall'
The lawyer for Devaughndre Broussard said Thursday his client is not only completely innocent, but was ordered to "take the fall" for the killing by other members of Your Black Muslim Bakery. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:19:14 GMT)
Blair recruits US lawyer to negotiate book deal
Tony Blair has recruited an American lawyer and put him in charge of brokering a deal for his memoirs, sources close to the former prime minister told local media. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:50:29 GMT)
Court: No right to lawyer at sex crime sentence reviews
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Sex offenders sentenced to a range of time in prison are not entitled to a lawyer when the state decides whether to grant them parole, a divided state Supreme Court said today. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:58:10 GMT)
US lawyer to negotiate Blair book deal
TONY Blair has recruited an American lawyer and put him in charge of brokering a deal for his memoirs, sources close to the former prime minister said today. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 19:59:00 GMT)
Blair hires lawyer for book deal
Tony Blair has recruited top US lawyer Robert Barnett to broker a deal for his diaries. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:04:46 GMT)
Blair hires lawyer for book deal
Tony Blair has recruited top US lawyer Robert Barnett to broker a publishing deal for his diaries. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:11:59 GMT)
Brighton attorney faces drug charges
A suspended Brighton attorney and former city attorney for Ann Arbor faces a felony drug charge carrying up to life in prison, if found guilty. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:15:19 GMT)
No Lawyer Allowed At Sex Crime Sentence Reviews
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington state Supreme Court says sex offenders are not entitled to a lawyer when the state reviews their indeterminate sentences. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:23:31 GMT)
Lawyer's decomposed body recovered from Park Side Road, murder suspected
Estranged wife and daughter interrogated The Kolkata Police recovered the decomposed body of Shyama Prasad Ray, a lawyer practising at the Alipore Court, from his residence at 24A Park Side Road on Thursday. The body was found on the floor with hands and legs tied with rope. Ray (54) had been separated from his wife Krishna (48) for the last six years and lived alone. Their daughter, Nandini (22) ... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:10:18 GMT)
WA court: No right to lawyer at sex crime sentence reviews
The Washington state Supreme Court says sex offenders are not entitled to a lawyer when the state reviews their open-ended prison terms... (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:13:31 GMT)
State Attorney: No One Above Law
State Attorney Harry Shorstein said in a statement released Thursday that no one, including the city's top lawyer, General Counsel Rick Mullaney, is above the law. (Thu, 16 Aug 2007 22:27:01 GMT)
Blair hires Clinton lawyer to seek memoir deal
Blair hires lawyer who negotiated multimillion dollar deal for Bill Clinton to secure him publishing fortune. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 00:29:09 GMT)
Blair hires Clinton lawyer to seek multimillion memoir deal
Tony Blair has decided to write his memoirs and has hired the US lawyer who negotiated a multimillion dollar deal for Bill Clinton to secure him a publishing fortune. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:01:20 GMT)
District Attorney Fighting Early Release of Prisoners
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is fighting the early release of prisoners, NBC 7/39 reported on Thursday. Dumanis is one of 14 district attorneys who have joined a federal lawsuit. They're trying to stop the release of prisoners due to overcrowding. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:39:51 GMT)
Fla. Attorney General Suing Jax Businessman
Attorney General Bill McCollum announced Thursday his office is suing a Jacksonville businessman accused of threatening to superimpose customers faces on porn websites. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 03:33:32 GMT)
Britt gets a new lawyer
LUMBERTON — Fayetteville lawyer James Parrish has been appointed to represent a Wake County businessman accused of killing his wife in Lumberton. The state Office of Indigent Defense Service in Durham appointed Parrish on July 17 to serve as one of Myron Britt’s lawyers, according to court records. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:09:16 GMT)
Greensburg lawyer's poker games under scrutiny
A Greensburg lawyer is trying to recover more than $11,000 and other property that was confiscated after state police raided a Texas Hold'em poker tournament he operated at a fire hall. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:17:12 GMT)
Union again seeks attorney investigation
An official of the Coastal Florida Public Employees Association, which represents code enforcement officers, has asked city council members to reconsider their refusal to investigate City Attorney Roger Orr. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 04:22:36 GMT)
Elk Grove hires city attorney
The City Council has appointed Susan Burns Cochran, an assistant city attorney for Santa Clara, as Elk Grove's city attorney. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:11:26 GMT)
Lawyer for author calls Temecula robbery charge fiction
Do not believe stories about jewelry store robberies detailed in defendant Colton Simpson's autobiography about gang life, a defense lawyer told jurors Thursday. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:13:46 GMT)
WA court: No right to lawyer at sex crime sentence reviews
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Sex offenders sentenced to a range of time in prison are not entitled to a lawyer when the state decides whether to grant them parole, a divided state Supreme Court said Thursday. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:21:42 GMT)
Wu calls on lawyer while on jury duty, gets off case
Some people beg and plead to get out of jury duty. U.S. Rep. David Wu brought in his lawyer. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:30:18 GMT)
Spears in tears after lawyer meeting
Troubled pop star Britney Spears fled her lawyer's office in tears on Wednesday after a meeting to discuss her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:40:08 GMT)
Rogers Tax Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Theft
BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers tax attorney entered a not guilty plea to theft of property charges Monday in Benton County Circuit Court. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:02:23 GMT)
Lawyer suspended for 5 years
PORTLAND (AP) - A Skowhegan lawyer has been suspended from practice for five years for accepting money from a client and doing little, if anything, in return. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:06:40 GMT)
Newspaper Attorney Argues for Open Hearings
BENTONVILLE -- An attorney for Stephens Media represented The Morning News before a judge Tuesday, asking that hearings and motions filed in a road rage murder case be open to the public. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 09:07:14 GMT)
Dade Assistant State Attorney Gilbert honored
Miami-Dade Assistant State Attorney David I. Gilbert was honored this week in Tallahassee by Gov. Charlie Crist and the Cabinet for receiving the 2007 Gene Berry Award. The award is given annually by the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association in memory of a prosecutor who was killed in 1982 by the wife of a man he prosecuted. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:16:15 GMT)
Lawyer files response to motion in sewage dispute
A lawyer for a Fayetteville woman suing the city and its water and sewer director over raw sewage on her property filed a response Thursday to one of the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, which is essentially a motion to end the suit against him. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:25:05 GMT)
Judge in UA case orders lawyer to stop searching for evidence
A lawyer for a University of Arkansas alumnus suing university personnel has been ordered not to conduct further discovery in the case. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:26:45 GMT)
Missing Anna attorney named in complaint filed by state commission
ANNA - Attorney Patrick John Cox has been accused of mishandling the money of a client in a complaint filed this week by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:32:47 GMT)
Britney Spears in Tears After Lawyer Meeting
Troubled pop star Britney Spears fled her lawyer's office in tears on Wednesday after a meeting to discuss her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:15:44 GMT)
Port Moody lawyer faces arson charges
A Port Moody lawyer is facing multiple charges after his wife was badly burned in a house fire. Jay Chong, 49, faces one count of aggravated assault, two of arson and three of arson causing bodily harm. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:24:48 GMT)
Fairfield Lawyer To Be Sentenced In Killing
Jonathan Edington, the Fairfield lawyer who killed his neighbor is scheduled to be sentenced Friday. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 14:03:27 GMT)
RCMP lab delays could lead to justice denied, says Halifax lawyer
Delays in analyzing crime-scene evidence at RCMP forensic labs could lead to serious problems in the justice system, a prominent Halifax lawyer says. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:01:39 GMT)
Former attorney general, Jim Petro, eyes spot leading high court
COLUMBUS - Former Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro, prominent among potential contenders for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Deborah Pryce next year, says he would prefer to lead the Ohio Supreme Court. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:14:38 GMT)
Richard Yong's case may be resolved as early as next week: lawyer
SINGAPORE: Former NKF chairman Richard Yong's case may see a resolution as early as next Friday, according to his lawyer Jeffrey Beh. Speaking to reporters after a pre-trial conference on Friday, Mr Beh revealed he had made representations to the court on Wednesday. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:37:16 GMT)
State Attorney General Sues Companies Over ‘Free’ English Lessons
SALEM, Ore. -- Oregon’s Attorney General Hardy Myers is suing four California companies for falsely advertising free English instruction. The lawsuit was filed in Marion County on behalf of eight Oregon victims. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:57:38 GMT)
Milton defense attorney calls trial 'inquisition'
NEW 10:45 a.m. BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for McLean County Clerk Peggy Ann Milton told a jury this morning that his client is a victim of an inquisition. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:58:25 GMT)
Richard Yong's case may be resolved as early as next week: lawyer
SINGAPORE: Former NKF chairman Richard Yong's case may see a resolution as early as next Friday, according to his lawyer Jeffrey Beh. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:17:09 GMT)
IGF 2008 Winners Awarded With 'Game Attorney' Consultation
Organizers of the forthcoming 2008 Independent Games Festival, part of the yearly Game Developers Conference, have announced that finalists and winners of this year's festival will be awarded with free assistance and consultation with 'Game Attorney' (and frequent Gamasutra contributor) Thomas H. Buscaglia. The mission of the IGF is both to encourage innovation in game development and to ... (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:20:21 GMT)
Pearlman's attorney asks court for 6-month trial delay
The attorney for former Orlando music mogul Lou Pearlman, jailed on federal fraud charges, has asked that his trial be delayed for six months so he could properly prepare his defense. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:40:02 GMT)
Union again seeks attorney investigation
An official of the Coastal Florida Public Employees Association, which represents code enforcement officers, has asked city council members to reconsider their refusal to investigate City Attorney Roger Orr. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:11:29 GMT)
Local Storeowner Accused Of Murder Is Innocent, Attorney Says
A Michigan attorney handling a murder case with local ties says he is convinced his client is innocent. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:17:13 GMT)
Suspended Lawyer Arraigned In Overdose Death
A former Brighton lawyer who pleaded guilty to cocaine possession earlier this year has been arraigned on charges in the overdose death of a woman. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:27:19 GMT)
State Commission Names Local Attorney in Complaint
The former Cairo city attorney is facing some heat from his peers. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 18:39:16 GMT)
Carver County narrows attorney search to two
Carver County's search for a new County Attorney to fill the vacancy created by Michael Fahey, who accepted a district court judge position, moved one step closer to a conclusion this week. Fahey's unexpired, elected term runs through Dec. 31, 2010. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:02:33 GMT)
Missing Anna attorney named in complaint filed by state commission
ANNA - Attorney Patrick John Cox has been accused of mishandling the money of a client in a complaint filed this week by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:47:57 GMT)
Local Attorney Wins Award from AG
Attorney Keith Perkins sues criminals on behalf of crime victims, and wins. Now he's won an award from Attorney General Terry Goddard. The East Valley attorney founded the "Never Again Foundation" six years ago. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:14:11 GMT)
Disbarred Pensacola attorney gets 4 years on felony charges
An attorney disbarred after admitting he stole more than $600,000 from clients' accounts was sentenced to four years in state prison Friday. (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 22:20:02 GMT)
Attorney files motion to suppress in Lebrum case
Associated Press - August 17, 2007 7:04 PM ET BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) - An attorney for a former redshirt Montana State football player facing a murder charge wants his client's statements to... (Fri, 17 Aug 2007 23:07:08 GMT)
Gregoire to appoint Seattle city attorney to lead open records
Gov. Chris Gregoire is appointing Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr as chairman of a new committee to examine the more than 300 exemptions to the state's public records act, a move that is being criticized by some open records advocates. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:31:09 GMT)
Lawyer murder: Land sharks questioned
The police questioned some land brokers on Friday in connection with the murder of Shyama Prasad Ray (54), the lawyer whose body was found in a highly decomposed state on Thursday. The phone numbers of these land brokers were found in Ray's diary and cellphone. The police are yet to discover the identity of the assailant or the motive behind the murder yet. "It was found in the postmortem that ... (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:20:21 GMT)
Texas Court Denies Request to Disqualify BP Defense Lawyer
The steering committee of lawyers representing plaintiffs suing BP over a deadly explosion at the company's refinery wants Houston lawyer Ronald Krist off the defense team. But a Texas appeals court has denied a writ of mandamus seeking to overturn a lower court's denial of a motion to disqualify Krist as counsel on the ground that his firm formerly represented four plaintiffs who sought damages ... (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:09:18 GMT)
Federal Circuit Denies Appeal by Attorney 'Wronged' in Court
A court's criticism of an attorney -- absent some formal judicial action, such as an explicit reprimand -- is "simply commentary" in the course of an action and not appealable, at least not in the Federal Circuit, according to a recent ruling. Judge William Bryson wrote for the panel that a court order intended to be "'a formal judicial action' in a disciplinary proceeding is an appealable ... (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:09:38 GMT)
Q and A with attorney who prosecuted notorious dog fighter
William Frick is a former prosecutor for the South Carolina Attorney General's office who in 2004 successfully prosecuted David Ray Tant, one of the most notorious dog fighters to come through the criminal justice system. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:10:06 GMT)
Mistrial declared in case against lawyer
The trial against a local lawyer accused of injuring an elderly woman ended in a mistrial Friday. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:25:16 GMT)
U.S. Attorney In D.C. Seeks Assistance of Private Firms
With his staff stretched thin by a wartime budget, the U.S. attorney for the District, Jeffrey A. Taylor, wants lawyers in private firms to provide free help to the nation's biggest and busiest federal prosecutor's office. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 04:27:27 GMT)
Pearlman’s Lawyer Asks For 6-Month Delay
The lawyer in the Lou Pearlman case is asking for a 6-month delay in his trial. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 06:29:24 GMT)
Ex-player's lawyer seeks suppression
BOZEMAN - An attorney for a former redshirt Montana State University football player facing a murder charge has filed a motion to suppress statements his client made to police, arguing the player couldn't have waived his right to legal representation without first consulting a lawyer. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:40:05 GMT)
Attorney: Cops botched probe of missing wife
SAN FERNANDO - Police botched their investigation into the disappearance of John Racz's wife 16 years ago, leaving no evidence to prove he murdered her, his attorney told a jury Friday. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 08:48:22 GMT)
Ex-attorney general eyes spot leading high court
COLUMBUS - Former Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro, prominent among potential contenders for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Rep. Deborah Pryce next year, said he also would consider running for the top spot on the Ohio Supreme Court. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:14:59 GMT)
Lawyer decides against running for city attorney
SAN DIEGO: Lawyer Mike Neil announced yesterday he will not run for San Diego city attorney, further shrinking the pool of potential candidates to challenge incumbent Michael Aguirre in the 2008 election. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:34:34 GMT)
Former State Treasurer Joins Attorney General's Staff
LITTLE ROCK -- Former state Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher has been hired as a consumer education instructor for state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's office, McDaniel said Tuesday. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:42:58 GMT)
Rogers Tax Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Theft
BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers tax attorney entered a not guilty plea to theft of property charges Monday in Benton County Circuit Court. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:04:48 GMT)
Attorney for broker: Dismiss all charges
Aug. 18 (UNION-TRIBUNE): An attorney for a New York mortgage broker indicted in the Randy Cunningham scandal says the charges against his client should be dismissed because of a 2005 real estate deal involving the daughter of a key figure in the case and a relative of one of the prosecutors. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:05:57 GMT)
Newspaper Attorney Argues for Open Hearings
BENTONVILLE -- An attorney for Stephens Media represented The Morning News before a judge Tuesday, asking that hearings and motions filed in a road rage murder case be open to the public. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:09:40 GMT)
Judge allows deferred prosecution for county attorney
Thurston County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney David Soukup saw court through a defendant's eyes Friday, as a Snohomish County district judge allowed a deferred prosecution of Soukup's DUI charge stemming from a June traffic stop. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:21:31 GMT)
Britney's lawyer no longer wants to represent her
Washington, Aug 18 (ANI): Britney Spears' lawyer, Laura Wasser, reportedly no longer wants to represent the pop singer. The famed lawyer fought Britney's divorce case, and has been dealing with the custody battle of the singer and ex-hubby Kevin Federline's kids According to sources, the lawyer who has represented stars like Angelina Jolie and Nick Lachey is planning to resign, as ... (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 10:25:08 GMT)
Missing Anna attorney named in complaint filed by state commission
ANNA - Attorney Patrick John Cox has been accused of mishandling the money of a client in a complaint filed this week by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:17:57 GMT)
Ford County state's attorney won't seek sixth term
PAXTON – Ford County State's Attorney Tony Lee will not seek a sixth term. Lee ended speculation Friday with an official announcement. He was first elected in 1988 as an independent in the predominantly Republican county. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:31:57 GMT)
Ford County state's attorney won't seek sixth term
PAXTON – Ford County State's Attorney Tony Lee will not seek a sixth term. Lee ended speculation Friday with an official announcement. He was first elected in 1988 as an independent in the predominantly Republican county. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 13:35:36 GMT)
City Attorney To Green Light Corn Palace Sign
City attorney to green light Corn Palace sign. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 14:11:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Police raid on Lawrence man was retribution
LAWRENCE - Moises Fernandez accused a Lawrence police officer of brutality and is now walking around the city with "a bull's-eye on him," his lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:04:27 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. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 16:57:37 GMT)
Spears's lawyer wants to quit?
Britney Spears's lawyer reportedly wants to drop her over the custody wrangle with Kevin Federline. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:18:22 GMT)
Ex-player's lawyer seeks suppression
BOZEMAN - An attorney for a former redshirt Montana State University football player facing a murder charge has filed a motion to suppress statements his client made to police, arguing the player couldn't have waived his right to legal representation without first consulting a lawyer. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:10:05 GMT)
Caucus elects long-time attorney as state representative
AVON -- Long-time Hendricks County Attorney Gregory E. Steuerwald was elected today to fill the unexpired term of Matt Whetstone in the Indiana House of Representatives from District 40. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:20:18 GMT)
Man, 82, who threatened lawyer with sickle, threatens another
An 82-year-old convicted of threatening to harm a Crown prosecutor - nine years after almost killing another lawyer after striking him with a large sickle in a courtroom - was given a suspended sentence of two years. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:39:35 GMT)
Power of attorney misused in UP land purchase: Bachchan
In a new twist to the controversy over farm land acquired by Amitabh Bachchan in Uttar Pradesh, the superstar has alleged that his power of attorney was misused to buy the property in Barbanki district. (Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:19:05 GMT)
Activists accuse San Marcos city attorney of distorting ballot language
SAN MARCOS ---- Two activists sponsoring a controversial initiative that would curb growth in the city have accused City Attorney Helen Peak of deliberately distorting a ballot summary for the measure in order to sway local voters against it. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 02:55:07 GMT)
Seattle city attorney to head open-records panel
Gov. Christine Gregoire is appointing Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr as chairman of a new committee to examine the more than 300 exemptions... (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 03:13:32 GMT)
Attorney General Hatch in the wings? Rumors fly
Rumors persist that Sen. Orrin Hatch will be nominated to take over as U.S. attorney general should the scandal-embroiled Alberto Gonzales resign. No matter the denials by Hatch and his office that he is not considering giving up his day job to move to the Department of Justice, politicos in Utah (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 06:55:52 GMT)
Former State Treasurer Joins Attorney General's Staff
LITTLE ROCK -- Former state Treasurer Jimmie Lou Fisher has been hired as a consumer education instructor for state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel's office, McDaniel said Tuesday. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:59:35 GMT)
Rogers Tax Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Theft
BENTONVILLE -- A Rogers tax attorney entered a not guilty plea to theft of property charges Monday in Benton County Circuit Court. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:21:54 GMT)
Newspaper Attorney Argues for Open Hearings
BENTONVILLE -- An attorney for Stephens Media represented The Morning News before a judge Tuesday, asking that hearings and motions filed in a road rage murder case be open to the public. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:26:47 GMT)
Police Should Be Free To Enforce Smoking Ban, City Attorney Argues
FAYETTEVILLE -- Enforcement of Fayetteville's smoking ordinance should be left to the police department, City Attorney Kit Williams said in a brief filed Thursday. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 08:31:17 GMT)
Methadone clinic proposal angers district attorney
WETUMPKA -- District Attorney Randall Houston has written the governor in an attempt to head off a proposed methadone clinic in Clanton. He believes the center will worsen drug and crime problems in the area, not improve them. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:02:47 GMT)
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