Attorney News Aug 2007
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Britney's lawyer set to quit
Britney Spears' divorce lawyer is reportedly set to quit as the chart star's custody fight gets increasingly nasty. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:19:00 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, 19 Aug 2007 10:21:33 GMT)
Thaksin Accusers Have No Proof - Lawyer
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer says his accusers have no proof that he is the culprit of any wrongdoing. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:09:14 GMT)
City chief Shinawatra's accusers have no proof, claims lawyer
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has demanded the Thai government and human rights organisations provide 'solid evidence' if they are to continue accusing the Manchester City owner of wrongdoing. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:17:59 GMT)
City chief Shinawatra's accusers have no proof, claims lawyer
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has demanded the Thai government and human rights organisations provide 'solid evidence' if they are to continue accusing the Manchester City owner of wrongdoing. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:17:59 GMT)
City chief Shinawatra's accusers have no proof, claims lawyer
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has demanded the Thai government and human rights organisations provide 'solid evidence' if they are to continue accusing the Manchester City owner of wrongdoing. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:17:59 GMT)
City chief Shinawatra's accusers have no proof, claims lawyer
Thaksin Shinawatra's lawyer has demanded the Thai government and human rights organisations provide 'solid evidence' if they are to continue accusing the Manchester City owner of wrongdoing. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:17:59 GMT)
IDA attorney rejects tax break for water line
WHEATFIELD — The attorney for the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency on Thursday torpedoed a county legislator’s suggestion that the City of Lockport could receive an IDA tax break on its water supply line from the Niagara River. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:37:11 GMT)
County attorney to fill Indiana House seat
George E. Steuerwald has helped guide the decisions of 16 Hendricks County Commissioners over nearly two decades. Now he's going to make the decisions as a state legislator, while keeping his job as attorney for the county government. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:20:18 GMT)
Wedding at midnight for lawyer, lady love
It was a midnight wedding for a lawyer when he tied a mangalsutra around the neck of his 22-year-old lady love in front of a police station on Saturday to put an end to the rift between relatives of both sides. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 17:33:29 GMT)
BR lawyer Marcie Koch dies after leaving rehab
Baton Rouge lawyer Marcie Koch died early Saturday after she temporarily left a drug rehabilitation facility in Arizona, her attorney confirmed Saturday night. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 22:52:16 GMT)
High profile lawyer to elephants' rescue
Wild life lawyer Mahendra Kacchava, who was instrumental in getting actor Salman Khan convicted for poaching a black buck, will be in the city to fight for two elephants Lakshmi and Poornima rescued in June after they were found walking the city roads begging for their mahouts. While a criminal case was lodged under the Wildlife Protection Act (WPA) against the two mahouts, the elephants were ... (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:10:27 GMT)
Randy Johnston is a lawyer who sues other lawyers
Randy Johnston becomes an instant hero when he tells new acquaintances he's a lawyer who sues lawyers. "They think this is wonderful," says the 60-year- old partner of Johnston Tobey PC in Dallas. "They think I hate lawyers as much as they do – which isn't true. (Sun, 19 Aug 2007 23:19:27 GMT)
Judge allows deferred prosecution for county attorney
A Thurston County deputy prosecuting attorney was given a deferred prosecution for driving under the influence. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:06:16 GMT)
Lawyer in Oregon bottom-swatting case says 3 girls have settled
... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:13:29 GMT)
Lally attorney seeks dismissal of petition
The attorney for Democratic Fayette County controller candidate Sean P. Lally is asking the Fayette County Election Bureau to dismiss a petition filed by Controller Mark Roberts alleging election fraud against Lally, saying the issues have all been handled by a court of law. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 04:21:31 GMT)
Ex-lawyer earns less, enjoys his work more
The song says you're never fully dressed without a smile, which means that during the years Rod Brown was a lawyer, he was definitely underdressed. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:17:26 GMT)
Police, attorney deny sexual advance was slaying's motive
CROTHERSVILLE, Ind. -- Aaron C. Hall's killing has been called a hate crime outside this small Southern Indiana town, but the lead investigator and a defense attorney say they believe the real motive was far simpler. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 06:53:00 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 ... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:02:19 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. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:02:19 GMT)
U.S. Attorney in Colo. relishes job
U.S. Attorney Troy Eid spends weekends on his deck reviewing investigations and pre-indictments that his prosecutors have prepared. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 07:07:01 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. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:34:30 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. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:56:59 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. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:02:34 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. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 10:07:05 GMT)
Attorney: Woman's trial was unlawful
By MELODY McDONALD FORT WORTH -- In May 2005, convicted killer Chelsea Richardson became the first woman in Tarrant County to be sentenced to death. But now, her appellate attorney, Bob Ford, is fighting to get her off Death Row. Ford has filed a writ of habeas corpus -- a document alleging Richardson is being held unlawfully -- arguing that Richardson was illegally convicted because of a ... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:16:50 GMT)
Trial To Begin For Assistant US Attorney
An assistant US attorney is set for trial Monday, but this time he's the defendant. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:22:48 GMT)
Attorney drops law books for volunteer stint in Africa
BURLINGTON CITY - After practicing law for 25 years in Burlington City, attorney Thomas Scattergood decided to take his life in a very different direction — 5,000 miles southeast. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:06:29 GMT)
Taylor sanctions impair defence, says 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 on Wednesday. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:30:56 GMT)
False alibi lawyer sent to jail
A Glasgow lawyer is sentenced to more than five years in jail after he admits providing a false alibi. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:10:45 GMT)
Fan denies misusing Amitabh Bachchan's power of attorney
Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Vijay Kumar Shukla, the man who carries Amitabh Bachchan's power of attorney and whom the Bollywood icon has accused of forging the document to purchase farmland in Uttar Pradesh, Monday flatly denied that he had misused the film star's papers in any manner. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:55:20 GMT)
Attorney: Ga. sheriff to plead guilty; charge not specified
A north Georgia sheriff accused of lying to state investigators and hiding evidence to protect two deputies charged with a July drive-by shooting attack on a local resident will plead guilty to charges on Tuesday, his attorney said. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:03:17 GMT)
County attorney acquitted of hunting charge
CARROLL, Iowa (AP) - The Carroll County attorney didn't hunt geese out of season. That's the decision from a jury, which acquitted John Werden of the simple misdemeanor last week. The jury returned the verdict in about five minutes after nearly seven hours of arguments and testimony. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:32:15 GMT)
Vick agrees plea deal in dog-fighting case, says attorney
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick has agreed to plead guilty in a U.S. dog-fighting case that could wreck the star's football career, his attorney told Reuters today. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:38:10 GMT)
County attorney acquitted of hunting charge
Associated Press - August 20, 2007 2:14 PM ET CARROLL, Iowa (AP) - The Carroll County attorney didn't hunt geese out of season. That's the decision from a jury, which acquitted John... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:39:33 GMT)
Vick will plead guilty to federal dogfighting charges, lawyer says
UPDATED AT 3:40 P.M.: Michael Vick's lawyer said today the Atlanta Falcons quarterback will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, which will expose him to a possible prison term and jeopardize his pro football career. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:49:43 GMT)
Attorney: Vick to Plead Guilty
Quarterback Micheal Vick's attorney has announced that the troubled football star will plead guilty to a dogfighting conspiracy charge. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:54:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Michael Vick to plead guilty
A lawyer for Michael Vick said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:55:25 GMT)
Lawyer: NFL star Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges
A lawyer for Michael Vick said the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlantic Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:55:26 GMT)
Lawyer: NFL star Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges
A lawyer for Michael Vick said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlantic Falcons quarterback’s career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. The offense is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, although federal sentencing guidelines likely would call for less. “After consulting with his ... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 18:55:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges
Michael Vick's lawyer said today the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:02:25 GMT)
Lawyer: NFL star Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges
Michael Vick's lawyer said the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlantic Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:07:39 GMT)
Statement from Michael Vick’s attorney
The statement that Michael Vick’s lead defense attorney, Billy Martin, released today: (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:19:36 GMT)
Mine attorney casts doubt on rescue drilling
A mine company attorney said today that safety experts believe drilling a bigger hole and sending a rescue capsule into the coal mine where... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:22:17 GMT)
Mine lawyer: Rescue capsule attempt 'unsafe'
The lawyer for the company that owns Utah's Crandall Canyon mine said today that safety experts believe the mine is too unstable to allow rescuers to drill a bigger hole and sending a rescue capsule into the mine. It's an... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:29:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges
RICHMOND, Va.---- Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:35:41 GMT)
Vick to plead guilty to dogfighting charges, lawyer says
Michael Vick's lawyer said today the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:18:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick will plead guilty to dogfighting charges
Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:19:33 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. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:47:31 GMT)
Attorney General seeks probe into alcoholic energy drink sales
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has joined with 27 other state attorneys general in asking for a review of rules governing the marketing of energy drinks that contain alcohol. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:53:31 GMT)
New York attorney general starts audit of home care providers
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo subpoenaed more than 50 home health care agencies in the city and the surrounding counties after Medicaid investigators uncovered aides working with false certifications and bills for services that were never provided. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:59:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Wrestler Benoit legally used steroids
A lawyer for Chris Benoit's personal doctor suggested in court papers the former pro wrestler had a hormone disorder that permitted the amount of steroids he was prescribed before killing his wife, son and himself in June. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:08:21 GMT)
Doctor's lawyer: Benoit had hormone disorder
A lawyer for Chris Benoit's personal doctorsuggested in court papers the former pro wrestler had a hormone disorder that permitted the amount of steroids he was prescribed before killing his wife, son and himself in June. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:38:25 GMT)
Circumstances Surrounding Attorney's Wife's Death Remain Unclear
The wife of prominent Baton Rouge attorney, Karl Koch, died over the weekend. The circumstances surrounding her death, however, are still unclear. 35-year-old Marcie Koch reportedly died in Tucson, Arizona on Saturday. (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:48:11 GMT)
Local Attorney : No Options for Vick
ATLANTA (FOX 5) -- A noted attorney told FOX 5 News Monday that Vick's defense attorney likely tried to cherry pick the facts in the dogfighting indictment i... (Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:05:28 GMT)
Doctor's lawyer suggests Chris Benoit had hormone disorder
ATLANTA (AP) - Chris Benoit had a hormone disorder that permitted the amount of steroids he was prescribed before the pro wrestler killed his wife, son and himself in June, an lawyer for Benoit's personal doctor said in court papers on Monday. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:33:00 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Springdale "Natario"
FAYETTEVILLE -- The state has sued a Springdale "natario" and her business for allegedly charging for immigration assistance, visas, tax assistance, identification and power of attorney letters, according to the state Attorney General's Office. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:52:44 GMT)
Seattle attorney convicted on charges of soliciting child sex
A seattle attorney has been found guilty of soliciting sex from a minor and traveling to Portland to carry out the act. William Knowles, 53, was... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 01:13:31 GMT)
Animal Shelter Puts the Bite on Attorney for Allegedly Diverting Widow's Contributions
A Pittsburgh no-kill animal shelter has filed a five-count lawsuit against a Pittsburgh attorney, alleging that he illegally reduced its portion of a wealthy widow's multimillion-dollar estate. Animal Friends Inc. claims in the suit that Gregory Harbaugh abused his power-of-attorney status and diverted $1.2 million from four charitable organizations to three other charitable organizations with ... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:09:08 GMT)
DLA Piper Lawyer Helps Free Former Classmate From Chinese Prison
Jared Genser and Yang Jianli have found their lives intertwined. Students at the Kennedy School of Government 10 years ago, Genser was inspired by Yang to become a lawyer and ultimately to found Freedom Now, a group whose highly targeted campaigns have scored an impressive record of helping to free prisoners of conscience. It was largely thanks to Freedom Now that Yang was able to leave a Chinese ... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:09:38 GMT)
Bed maker Craftmatic settles attorney general's complaint
The Craftmatic Organization — known for its electric adjustable beds — must now adjust its sales practices, the state Attorney General's Office said Monday. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 04:38:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick to plead guilty
RICHMOND, Va. | Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:12:49 GMT)
Attorney seeking state House seat
A local attorney has announced his candidacy for the 84th District seat in the state House of Representatives. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 06:36:57 GMT)
Animal Shelter Puts the Bite on Attorney for Allegedly Diverting Widow's Contributions
A Pittsburgh no-kill animal shelter has filed a five-count lawsuit against a Pittsburgh attorney, alleging that he illegally reduced its portion of a wealthy widow's multimillion-dollar estate. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:03:11 GMT)
DLA Piper Lawyer Helps Free Former Classmate From Chinese Prison
Jared Genser and Yang Jianli have found their lives intertwined. Students at the Kennedy School of Government 10 years ago, Genser was inspired by Yang to become a lawyer and ultimately to found Freedom Now, a group whose highly targeted campaigns have scored an impressive record of helping to free prisoners of conscience. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:03:11 GMT)
Acquitted teen's lawyer seeks bail on gun offense
The lawyer for the 17-year-old boy acquitted in the killing of a Fairmount teenager but convicted of gun offenses said yesterday that he would seek immediate bail for his client. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:14:29 GMT)
Seattle attorney found guilty of soliciting sex from girl, 14
A seattle attorney has been found guilty of soliciting sex from a minor and traveling to Portland to carry out the act. William Knowles, 53, was... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:17:02 GMT)
Alcoholic energy drinks marketed to teens, attorney general says
Attorney General Terry Goddard says alcoholic energy drink advertisements target teens -and he wants the Feds to do something about it. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:26:07 GMT)
Attorney claims Rove had role in her firing
AUSTIN – An attorney fired from the Texas secretary of state's office for talking publicly about presidential adviser Karl Rove has filed a lawsuit, saying she is the victim of political pressure. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 07:56:04 GMT)
Judge: Suit against lawyer can go ahead
A state Superior Court judge Monday said a lawsuit by Manalapan against its 2005 municipal attorney should move forward, despite the lawyer's attempt to stop the proceedings. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 08:47:43 GMT)
Walker's attorney wants out
Defense attorney Harold Cogdell, citing a family member's illness, has asked to withdraw as the lawyer for the Rev. John Henry Walker. Walker, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church north of uptown Charlotte, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, bank fraud and lying to federal agents. Cogdell's motion to withdraw comes less than two weeks before Walker's scheduled sentencing. If Walker has to hire ... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:39:58 GMT)
Roxbury backs its schools attorney
Despite a state Supreme Court reprimand for an ethics breach, the Roxbury School Board reinforced its support of its new attorney, Allan Dzwilewski, by passing a resolution on Monday for a retainer agreement with the firm for which he works. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:02:04 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Springdale "Natario"
FAYETTEVILLE -- The state has sued a Springdale "natario" and her business for allegedly charging for immigration assistance, visas, tax assistance, identification and power of attorney letters, according to the state Attorney General's Office. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:24:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Wrestler Benoit Needed Steroids for HRT
The lawyer of deceased lawyer Chris Benoit says his client needed steroids as part of a hormone replacement therapy treatment. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:49:51 GMT)
Lawyer suggests Chris Benoit had hormone disorder
Chris Benoit had a hormone disorder that permitted the amount of steroids he was prescribed before the pro wrestler killed his wife, son and himself in June, an lawyer for Benoit's personal doctor said in court papers on Monday. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:18:18 GMT)
Lawyer criticises police in mayoral murder trial
The lawyer for the alleged mastermind behind the killing of the Govan Mbeki deputy mayor has questioned the credibility of police officer Johan Malope, who is investigating the case. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:30:26 GMT)
New York Attorney General Starts Audit of Home Care Providers
New York (AP) -- State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has subpoenaed more than 50 home health care agencies in the city and the surrounding counties after Medicaid investigators uncovered aides... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:30:44 GMT)
Judge Has Unprepared Lawyer Arrested
An Ohio judge has sparked outrage for ordering a lawyer arrested. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:31:20 GMT)
Lawyer May Face Criminal Charges for Shocking Client
Zapping a client with a Taser could land a defense lawyer in hot water. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:31:30 GMT)
Iran frees U.S. academic on bail: lawyer
Iran released on Tuesday a U.S.-Iranian academic detained on security-related charges since May after payment of 3 billion rials ($320,000) bail, her lawyer said. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 13:53:40 GMT)
Lawyer: Dead Wrestler Needed Steroids
A lawyer for Chris Benoit's personal doctor suggested in court papers that Benoit had a hormone disorder that permitted the amount of steroids he was prescribed before the pro wrestler killed his wife, son and himself in June. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:00:02 GMT)
Attorney for ex-cops: Kilpatrick 'arrogant'
DETROIT -- The attorney for two former cops who accuse Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick of retaliating against them said in his opening statement Tuesday morning that the mayor and his staff were arrogant liars who harmed innocent people in order to shut down a probe into the behavior of the mayor and his staff. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:45:05 GMT)
Lawyer convicted in Internet sex case
PORTLAND -- A federal jury in Portland has found Seattle lawyer William B. Knowles guilty of one count of enticement and coercion of a minor and one count of travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:22:58 GMT)
West Metro Insider: Carver County attorney field narrowed
Carver County is considering two finalists for its county attorney spot: • James Keeler Jr. is an assistant county attorney in Hennepin County, where he has served since 1996. He previously served as an assistant county attorney in Carver County for six years. • Thomas Harbinson is a senior attorney with the National District Attorneys Association. Before that, he served two terms as Scott County ... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:37:33 GMT)
Seattle lawyer found guilty of soliciting sex from girl, 14
Associated Press - August 21, 2007 1:35 PM ET PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Seattle lawyer has been found guilty of soliciting sex from a minor and traveling to Portland, Oregon, to carry out the... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:42:40 GMT)
Seattle lawyer found guilty of soliciting sex from girl, 14
A Seattle lawyer has been found guilty of soliciting sex from a minor and traveling to Portland, Oregon, to carry out the act. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:51:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney asks DOJ to investigate Spokane shopping center
The federal prosecutor for Eastern Washington has asked the Justice Department to appoint an attorney to investigate possible corruption in a massive downtown shopping center development. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:06:16 GMT)
Attorney In Rove Article Fired, Sues
A former attorney for the Texas Secretary of State has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired for political reasons after speaking to a newspaper about Karl Rove. Her former boss is a major Republican fundraiser and friend of Rove. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:30:03 GMT)
District attorney's office gets new address in Dandridge
The district attorney general's office in Dandridge will soon have a new location. But the mailing address won't change. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:59:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick to plead guilty
PRO FOOTBALL RICHMOND, Va. | Michael Vick's lawyer said Monday the NFL star will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges, putting the Atlanta Falcons quarterback's career in jeopardy and leaving him subject to a possible prison term. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:04:16 GMT)
Baker Offered Plea Deal, Attorney Says
Amy Baker is considering a plea agreement offered to her in Kentucky on charges of tampering with evidence, her attorney said. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:13:18 GMT)
State attorney general settles with San Bernardino County
With a 3-1 vote this morning, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors settled a lawsuit with state Attorney General Jerry Brown over how the county handles greenhouse gas emissions. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:13:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney asks DOJ to investigate Spokane shopping center
The federal prosecutor for Eastern Washington has asked the Justice Department to appoint an attorney to investigate possible corruption... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:13:31 GMT)
Baker Offered Plea Deal, Attorney Says
Amy Baker is considering a plea agreement offered to her in Kentucky on charges of tampering with evidence, according to her attorney. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:17:36 GMT)
PSL police ask state attorney to review role of Leekin's son
The Port St. Lucie police have asked the St. Lucie County state attorney's office to consider criminal charges against the biological son of Judith Leekin, accused of abusing and neglecting 11 disabled children she adopted. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:06:57 GMT)
Former SEC Lawyer Joins Arnold & Porter
Laura Badian joined the corporate and securities practice of Arnold & Porter as counsel. Badian, a former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, previously served as managing director with Kalorama Partners, the consulting firm founded by former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:24:02 GMT)
High Court lawyer accused of Naxal links arrested in city
In a joint operation with the Andhra Pradesh Police, the Anti-Terrorism Squad of the state police on Monday night arrested a lawyer practising in the Bombay High Court for his alleged links with Naxals and involvement in the killing of a police officer six years ago. The police arrested K D Rao outside YMCA hostel near Colaba. According to Andhra Pradesh Police officials, Rao was arrested for his ... (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:00:25 GMT)
Lawyer buys 8 Rolls-Royces at auction
A Houston trial lawyer successfully bid on eight of 13 Rolls-Royce automobiles auctioned off by their owner in California for charity. (Tue, 21 Aug 2007 23:14:08 GMT)
Statement of Assistant Attorney General Wan J. Kim: On the Decision in United States V. City of Euclid, Ohio, Et Al.
"We are extremely pleased with today's court ruling, which affirms that the City of Euclid must abandon its illegal method of electing its city council," said Wan J. Kim, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:17:40 GMT)
California attorney general strikes deal on global warming case
The attorney general's office and a sprawling Southern California county settled a lawsuit Tuesday over the negative effects of runaway growth on greenhouse gas emissions, an accord that could have implications for cities and counties throughout the state. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:17:42 GMT)
Albany District Attorney criticizes "Troopergate" article
It's been called "Troopergate" and still, investigations continue into whether the Governor's office abused state resources while investigating whether Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno misused state aircraft for political purposes. That includes investigations by the Senate Investigations Committee and State Ethics Commission. All of this comes after Attorney General Andrew Cuomo released his ... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:52:48 GMT)
Auto Policy Must Cover Property Damage, Lawyer Says
TALLAHASSEE - Florida drivers will still need to purchase property damage liability insurance even if the state's no-fault insurance system disappears Oct. 1, a lawyer for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said Tuesday. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 01:59:34 GMT)
Council To Tap Attorney For Thomas' Spot
New Orleans City Council is expected to appoint a local attorney to fill the at-large seat that Oliver Thomas vacated earlier this month. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 02:28:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick's case could taint Green Bay area man's
Associated Press - August 21, 2007 11:15 PM ET GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) - A man facing felony dogfighting charges in Green Bay had his trial delayed today after his lawyer said the Michael Vick... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:16:33 GMT)
New Jersey: Newark: Ex-Mayor Says He Can’t Afford Lawyer
Former Mayor Sharpe James said he does not have enough cash to hire one of the high-profile lawyers who represented him at his arraignment last month, according to court papers filed yesterday. The lawyer, Raymond M. Brown, said in a filing that Mr. James told him “that his personal funds will not be able to meet the projected budget for the hiring of this law firm,” The Star-Ledger reported ... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:21:01 GMT)
Attorney general asked to review payment matter
It involves work payments to three Clarion County sheriff's deputies in 2005. CLARION - The state attorney general's office has been asked to look into a Clarion County matter involving work payments to three sheriff's deputies in 2005. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:34:59 GMT)
Acquitted teen's lawyer seeks bail on gun offense
The lawyer for the 17-year-old boy acquitted in the killing of a Fairmount teenager but convicted of gun offenses said yesterday that he would seek immediate bail for his client. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:03:26 GMT)
Attorney general strikes deal on global warming case
SACRAMENTO -- The attorney general's office and a sprawling Southern California county settled a lawsuit Tuesday over the negative effects of runaway growth on greenhouse gas emissions, an accord that could have implications for cities and counties throughout the state. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:00:35 GMT)
Katrina attorney charged
Special prosecutors charged prominent Mississippi attorney Richard Scruggs and his law firm with criminal contempt Tuesday in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:06:18 GMT)
Lawyer to fill interim council seat
After a week of behind-the-scenes wrangling, New Orleans City Council members have agreed to name lawyer Michael Darnell as an interim replacement for Oliver Thomas, who resigned his at-large seat Aug. 13 after pleading guilty to federal charges of taking nearly $20,000 in bribes from a City Hall vendor. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:28:10 GMT)
Lawyer seeking state House seat
Neil Abramson, a local lawyer, has announced his candidacy for the 98th District seat in the state House being vacated by Rep. Cheryl Gray. A Democrat, Abramson is making his first bid for public office with the race for District 98, which includes parts of Uptown, Broadmoor and Mid-City. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:37:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Drivers must be insured
Florida drivers will still need to purchase property damage liability insurance even if the state's no-fault insurance system disappears Oct. 1, a lawyer for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 07:12:11 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Springdale "Natario"
FAYETTEVILLE -- The state has sued a Springdale "natario" and her business for allegedly charging for immigration assistance, visas, tax assistance, identification and power of attorney letters, according to the state Attorney General's Office. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:05:31 GMT)
CannaHelp owner permitted new attorney
An Indio judge on Tuesday granted a medical marijuana dispensary owner's request for a new attorney -- resulting in a delay of his preliminary hearing. Stacy Hochanadel faces three felony counts of marijuana possession, sales and transport. The preliminary hearing is now scheduled for Sept. 26. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 10:58:13 GMT)
Navarro attorney doesn't want trial
ST. GEORGE - After months of working through evidence, Aric Cramer, defense attorney for Edgar Gernan Moreno-Navarro, filed a motion, asking Judge Eric Ludlow to reconsider his decision to hold Navarro for trial. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:06:20 GMT)
Prosecutors seek to disqualify James' attorney
Prosecutors seeking to disqualify a defense lawyer for former Newark Mayor Sharpe James, who is facing federal corruption charges, will make their case to a judge today that the attorney has a conflict of interest. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:13:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Scholar still faces Iran charges
An Iranian-American scholar recently released from a notorious prison in Iran still faces charges she endangered the country's national security and has no passport with which to travel abroad, her lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 11:42:53 GMT)
Prosecutors seek to disqualify former mayor's defense attorney
NEWARK, N.J. - Prosecutors seeking to disqualify a defense lawyer for former Newark Mayor Sharpe James, who is facing federal corruption charges, will make their case to a judge Wednesday that the attorney has a conflict of interest. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:01:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Teen Accused In School Plot Not 'Evil'
A teenager who admitted planning a violent rampage at a Long Island high school had been picked on for living in a trailer park, his lawyer said. The boy was “constantly being berated as trailer trash,” lawyer Robert Gallo said. “He’s not an evil child. ... He went through a lot to get where he is.” (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:03:00 GMT)
Al-Jazeera cameraman in worse condition at Gitmo, lawyer says
The health of a hunger-striking TV cameraman at the military prison in Guantanamo Bay has deteriorated sharply in recent months, according to notes released Tuesday by his lawyer after they were censored by U.S. authorities. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 12:15:10 GMT)
Attorney Quoted In Rove Article Fired, Files Suit
A former attorney for the Texas Secretary of State has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired for political reasons after she spoke to a newspaper about presidential adviser Karl Rove, according to a media report. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Admission in double murder case should be tossed
CAMBRIDGE - A Framingham man's admission that he beat his wife and stepson to death last year should be thrown out because he was denied his right to legal counsel, his lawyer says. Jeremias Bins,... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:29:39 GMT)
Former State Attorney Quoted in Rove article Sues Over Firing
AUSTIN A former attorney for the Texas Secretary of State's Office has filed a lawsuit claiming she was fired for political reasons after she spoke to a newspaper about presidential adviser Karl Rove. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:03:52 GMT)
Prosecutors seek to disqualify ex-mayor's attorney
Prosecutors seeking to disqualify a defense lawyer for former Newark Mayor Sharpe James, who is facing federal corruption charges, will make their case to a judge today that the attorney has a conflict of interest. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:28:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Scholar still faces Iran charges
An Iranian-American scholar recently released from a notorious prison in Iran still faces charges she endangered the country's national security and has no passport with which to travel abroad, her lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:28:42 GMT)
Lawyer for American-Iranian scholar says she should be allowed to go home
Shirin Ebadi, the lawyer for Haleh Esfandiari, said that according to Iranian law Esfandiari should be allowed to return to her home in Washington but she should return to Iran for her trial. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:46:01 GMT)
Hit-and-run driver strikes Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney
Portsmouth’s Commonwealth's Attorney was injured by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday night. Commonwealth's Attorney spokesman Bill Prince told 13News that Earle Mobley was helping a motorist on High Street when a vehicle hit him and also struck the vehicle. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:07:44 GMT)
Sheriff demands cooperation from attorney general’s office
Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio today criticized Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard saying he is failing to keep his promise to cooperate in the ongoing criminal investigation of former State Treasurer David Petersen and the Attorney General’s Office. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:08:23 GMT)
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Attorney General Paul Morrison files charges against the former manager of the Woodlands race track ...
The charges against James Gartland are based on an investigation started by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission in 2006. Gartland is not believed to be in the United States, but the attorney general said Gartland is likely to still have contact with people in Kansas. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:12:59 GMT)
Clarksville hires full-time attorney
City officials announced today that Mason Wilson, a Memphis-based attorney, has accepted an offer to become the city's full-time legal counsel. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:50:17 GMT)
Lawyer may advise cop client not to testify in Perez case
The lawyer for a Mount Kisco police officer at the center of a probe into the death of homeless immigrant Rene Perez said this afternoon that he would probably advise his client not to testify before a grand jury. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:06:13 GMT)
Business buzz: Lawyer honored for work in family law
Lawyer honored for work in family law (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:08:35 GMT)
HC takes lawyer to task in plea bargaining case
IN THE first instance of its kind, a criminal lawyer today faced fire from the Delhi High Court for "rushing" to the court to "engage in a prolonged legal battle" without advising his client, who has been languishing in jail unable to get bail for the past one year, on the advantages of plea-bargaining. A plea bargain is an agreement in a criminal case in which a prosecutor and an accused arrange ... (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:21:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Defendant Robber, Not Killer
A defense lawyer said Wednesday that a defendant in a capital murder case is a robber but not a killer. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:33:42 GMT)
Lawyer Charged With Endangering Children, Ex-Husband
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) -- A Portsmouth lawyer who took her multimillion dollar divorce case all the way to the New Hampshire's Supreme Court has been charged with endangering her children. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:16:09 GMT)
No re-election for attorney general
SALEM (AP) - Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers said Tuesday he won't run in 2008 for a fourth term as the state's top lawyer. The 67-year-old Democrat mentioned his age as a key factor in his decision, noting that he would be into his 70s during a fourth term. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:28:40 GMT)
Attorney General sues La. ad firm
A Louisiana advertising company has been sued by the Washington Attorney General's office, which claims that it used "deceptive" promotions to help dealers in the state sell cars. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 21:48:24 GMT)
Lawyer charged with endangering children, ex-husband
A Portsmouth (New Hampshire) lawyer who took her multimillion dollar divorce case all the way to the New Hampshire's Supreme Court has been charged with endangering her children. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 22:30:13 GMT)
Belton Attorney Says Army Using Soldiers as Scapegoat
Is the Army using soldiers as scapegoats after last June's training death? That's what the attorney for several Fort Hood soldiers says. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:23:14 GMT)
Court declares lawyer a bankrupt
PENANG: Lawyer Darshan Singh Khaira, 59, has been declared a bankrupt by the High Court for non-payment of costs plus interest amounting to RM123,902.33. (Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:45:49 GMT)
Attorney Generals Look Into Dangers Of Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are a popular way to pep up, party or just get through the work day. But attorney generals from around the country, including Nevada, are now asking the feds to investigate some of the drinks. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:03:09 GMT)
Lake Oswego Rep. to run for attorney general
The Lake Oswego Democrat's announcement, which came a day after Attorney General Hardy Myers said he wouldn't seek re-election, sets the stage for what could be one of the most heated attorney general's races in recent years. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:09:02 GMT)
Attorney Sues Over Traffic Camera Tickets
A Hendersonville attorney is suing a city over its use of traffic light cameras. Video (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:13:34 GMT)
Lawyer's phone 'mistake'
A LAWYER has been disciplined and issued with a formal censure for sneaking a mobile phone to a client in custody. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:26:28 GMT)
Haneef has nothing to hide: lawyer
Mohamed Haneef's lawyer leaked a police interview because of "attempts to slander" his client. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:33:01 GMT)
Mid-South divorce attorney is AWOL with client's cash
A Mid-South divorce attorney is AWOL and hundreds of his clients say he made off with their money. Richard V. Johnson bills himself as a bankrupty and divorce lawyer. He takes out full page ads in the (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 02:19:28 GMT)
Katrina Attorney Scruggs Facing Contempt Charges
Special prosecutors charged prominent Mississippi attorney Richard F. Scruggs and his law firm with criminal contempt Tuesday in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. A motion to summon Scruggs a (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:17:33 GMT)
Selma Attorney Convicted of Disorderly Conduct
Selma Attorney Faya Rose Toure was convicted of disorderly conduct and failure to obey an order from a police officer. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 03:52:49 GMT)
Attorney Charged With Federal Contempt in Hurricane Katrina Dispute
Special prosecutors charged prominent attorney Richard F. Scruggs and his firm with criminal contempt Tuesday in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. Judge William Acker ruled in June that Scruggs "willfully violated" a preliminary injunction that required him to deliver "all documents" about State Farm Insurance that two whistleblowers copied after Katrina. Instead, Acker said Scruggs sent the ... (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:09:18 GMT)
Attorney faces 2nd DUI
LEBANON - A Lebanon County attorney has been charged with DUI for the second time in five years. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:12:43 GMT)
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