Attorney News Aug 2007
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U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigns
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, whose tenure has been marred by accusations of perjury before Congress, has resigned. He is expected to announce the decision to reporters in Washington on Monday. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:15:10 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales resigns
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, a longtime friend of President Bush who has been under bipartisan fire over his handling of the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, will resign next month, he said Monday. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:08:33 GMT)
US Attorney General quits
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Monday he would resign, after a scandal-tainted tenure marred by claims he was incompetent, hid the truth and demands by Democrats for a perjury probe. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:11:58 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales steps down
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned on Monday under pressure after months of controversy and political turmoil that President George W. Bush angrily blamed on his administration's critics in Congress. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:52:18 GMT)
Democrats: Next attorney general should put law first
Democrats heaped criticism on the Bush administration Monday after the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, saying the president should nominate a replacement who will put law before politics. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:36:15 GMT)
Phil Spector's Lead Lawyer Leaves Case
Lawyer Bruce Cutler says he's leaving the case over a "difference of opinion." (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:46:09 GMT)
Phil Spector's lead lawyer leaves case
Phil Spector's often-absent lead lawyer, Bruce Cutler, announced Monday that he is leaving the music producer's murder case because of "a difference of opinion between Mr. Spector and me on strategy." (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:31:42 GMT)
US Attorney General resigns
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said he would resign Monday, after a scandal-tainted tenure marred by critics' claims he was incompetent, hid the truth and may be guilty of perjury. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:37:14 GMT)
US Attorney General Gonzales resigns
Alberto Gonzales, the nation's first Hispanic attorney general, announced his resignation Monday, driven from office after a wrenching standoff with congressional critics over his honesty and competence. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:04:21 GMT)
Clement to Stand-In As Attorney General
WASHINGTON -- Paul Clement, who will serve as interim attorney general, is a meticulous, affable conservative with friends across the political spectrum. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:13:02 GMT)
Spector lead lawyer Bruce Cutler leaves case over differences
LOS ANGELES, 10:40 a.m. Aug. 27 (AP): Bruce Cutler, the often-absent lead lawyer in the Phil Spector murder trial, announced Monday he is leaving the case because of “a difference of opinion between Mr. Spector and me on strategy.” (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:15:10 GMT)
Phil Spector's Lead Lawyer Leaves Case
Phil Spector's often-absent lead lawyer, Bruce Cutler, announced Monday that he is leaving the music producer's murder case because of "a difference of opinion between Mr. Spector and me on strategy." Cutler made the announcement as the trial resumed... (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:23:50 GMT)
Lawyer held with 10 kg opium
Khanna police on Monday arrested a lawyer on charges of smuggling opium. Krishan Kumar, a resident of Amargarh in District Sangrur, and practising at Malerkotla, was arrested possessing 10 kg opium worth of Rs four lakh. A noted smuggler Mohammad Sidique, a resident of Malerkotla, reportedly an associate of Krishan Kumar, is absconding. "Sub-inspector Gurmail Singh, incharge, narcotic cell of ... (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:30:27 GMT)
Phil Spector's Lead Lawyer Leaves Case
Spector Lead Lawyer Bruce Cutler Leaves Case Over 'Difference of Opinion' (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:31:09 GMT)
Key defense lawyer quits Spector trial
The record producer says he decided against having Bruce Cutler spearhead the closing arguments because of the attorney's bruising courtroom style. The high-profile lawyer brought in from New York to help defend Phil Spector against a murder charge abruptly quit the case today as it wound to a close, over a disagreement about him making the closing statement to the jury. ... (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:47:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick has reached plea deal
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, 27 Aug 2007 20:05:14 GMT)
Clement to stand-in as attorney general
Paul Clement, who will serve as interim attorney general, is a meticulous, affable conservative with friends across the political spectrum. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:40:03 GMT)
US Attorney General resigns
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said he would resign Monday, after a scandal-tainted tenure marred by critics' claims he was incompetent, hid the truth and may be guilty of perjury. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:51:57 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales leaves under pressure
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced his resignation on Monday after months of questions about his competence and accusations from Congress that he politicized the office to benefit President George W. Bush. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 20:57:33 GMT)
US Attorney General Gonzales resigns
Alberto Gonzales, the nation's first Hispanic attorney general, announced his resignation Monday, driven from office after a wrenching standoff with congressional critics over his honesty and competence. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:28:27 GMT)
Spector's Lead Lawyer Departs Case
Spector Says He Decided Lead Lawyer Cutler Shouldn't Do Closings (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:30:59 GMT)
Spector's lead lawyer departs case
The often-absent lead defense lawyer in Phil Spector's murder trial announced Monday that he is leaving, and the music producer said outside court that he decided the attorney should depart. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:46:12 GMT)
Spector decides to drop lead lawyer before closing arguments in murder trial
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The often-absent lead defence lawyer in Phil Spector's murder trial announced Monday that he is leaving, and the music producer said outside court that he decided the lawyer should depart. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:17:00 GMT)
Embattled attorney general resigns
President George W. Bush Monday praised Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, whose tenure has been marred by accusations of perjury before Congress, as "a man of integrity, decency and principle." (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 02:15:16 GMT)
Suspect: 'I wanted a lawyer'
A MAN accused of raping and murdering an eight-year-old girl in a Perth shopping centre toilet says police interviewing him ignored his request for a lawyer. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 03:00:00 GMT)
Former Client Who Settled With BP Sues Lawyer Who Is Now Defending BP
The high-stakes battle over whether Houston lawyer Ronald D. Krist should help defend BP from suits filed over a deadly explosion at the company's Texas refinery took another twist last week when a former client who had hired Krist's firm to sue BP over the explosion filed a professional negligence suit against Krist, the firm and others. Ronald Krist had negotiated settlements for Jose L. ... (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:09:08 GMT)
Lead Defense Lawyer Cutler Leaves Spector's Murder Case
The often-absent lead defense lawyer in Phil Spector's murder trial announced Monday that he is leaving, and the music producer said outside court that he decided the attorney should depart. Bruce Cutler, known for representing the late mob boss John Gotti in New York, had been sidelined since early in the trial when he delivered an opening statement that drew poor reviews in the legal community, ... (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:09:28 GMT)
Our view on the attorney general: Gonzales' successor faces damage-repair challenge
Alberto Gonzales wasn't the first presidential pal to be named attorney general, and he probably won't be the last. But his stormy, unsuccessful tenure at the Justice Department demonstrates yet again why the job is too important to be filled on the basis of cronyism. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 04:22:00 GMT)
Spector's lead lawyer departs case
The often-absent lead defense lawyer in Phil Spector's murder trial announced Monday that he is leaving, and the music producer said outside court that he decided the attorney should depart. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:03:28 GMT)
US Attorney General heeds calls for resignation
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales finally bowed to calls for his scalp, resigning after a scandal-tainted tenure marred by rows over his honesty and demands by Democrats for a perjury probe. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:44:39 GMT)
Spector's often-absent lead defense lawyer departs
The often-absent lead defense lawyer in Phil Spector's murder trial announced Monday that he is leaving. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 05:57:05 GMT)
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Resigns
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales -- the nation's troubled top law enforcement officer -- ended speculation Monday and resigned. For much of the past eight months, Gonzales withstood a barrage of criticism that he had politicized the Department of Justice and misled Congress while giving testimony about the firings. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 07:02:41 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales steps down
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales caved to his critics yesterday and abruptly quit, finally owning up to the devastating toll his personal gaffes and possible perjury before Congress had on the Justice Department. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:06:00 GMT)
Lawyer hit with $5 million verdict
A Jefferson Circuit Court jury yesterday walloped Louisville lawyer Steven Keeney with a $5 million verdict after finding he bungled a lawsuit filed by a Kentucky woman who lost her home and possessions in a small-plane crash. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:41:36 GMT)
CUTLER AND RUN: LAWYER'S A SPECTOR DEFECTOR
Phil Spector's legal dream team has lost its star. On the final day of testimony in the music producer's sensational slay trial, his celebrity lawyer, Bruce Cutler, yesterday announced he was leaving the case over "a difference of opinion between... (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 09:48:00 GMT)
Lawyer who led Spector defense quits
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 28 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): The flamboyant New York lawyer who once led Phil Spector's defense quit yesterday hours before testimony concluded in the four-month murder trial. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:45:41 GMT)
Court rules Louisville lawyer must pay for bungling lawsuit
A Louisville lawyer has lost a $5 million lawsuit in a Jefferson Circuit Court case. A jury found yesterday that Steven Keeney bungled a lawsuit filed by a Kentucky woman who lost her home and possessions the result of a small-plane crash. The verdict included $3.5 million in punitive damages against Keeney, who was twice suspended from practice in the 1990s. After deliberating for three hours, ... (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:34:57 GMT)
Russia charges four in Politkovskaya case: lawyer
Russian prosecutors have formally charged at least four people as accomplices in the murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya, local news agencies quoted a lawyer of one of the defendants as saying on Tuesday. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:35:25 GMT)
Lawyer says suspects charged in Politkovskaya murder
Russian prosecutors have formally charged at least four of 10 suspects detained over the murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya, a defence lawyer was quoted as saying on Thursday. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:11:00 GMT)
Suspects charged in Politkovskaya murder: lawyer
Russian prosecutors have formally charged at least four of 10 suspects detained over the murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya, a defense lawyer was quoted as saying on Thursday. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:13:37 GMT)
Spector lawyer quits at trial's end
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- The final day of testimony in Phil Spector's trial began dramatically, with the music producer's often-absent lead defense lawyer announcing that he was leaving the case. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:55:14 GMT)
Spector agreed to let attorney go
Phil Spector, on trial for an actress' death in his Los Angeles-area home, says he thought he would be better represented if a key defense attorney left. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 13:44:24 GMT)
Lawyer in sex case drops suit
Eric Tolen, a lawyer accused of having sex with underage boys, dropped his civil suits this morning against police and prosecutors -- at least temporarily. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 16:01:15 GMT)
Foundation swindled rural Minnesotans, attorney general says
A rural Minnesota charity ripped off investors by fraudulently promising hefty returns that never materialized, the Minnesota attorney general said Tuesday. The Ashmore Family Foundation lured people to lend or otherwise contribute money to it by assuring them that they'd earn returns of up to 70 percent, Attorney General Lori Swanson said in a lawsuit against the charity. The foundation made ... (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:40:21 GMT)
Lawyer picked for spot on local election board
Lawyer Jose Lopez was recommended Monday by Miami County Republicans to fill a seat on the county Board of Elections. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:54:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Fieger singled out because of "many enemies" made
SOUTHFIELD — The prosecution of former Jack Kevorkian attorney Geoffrey Fieger over alleged campaign finance violations is politically motivated, Fieger’s lawyer said today. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:23:05 GMT)
Ottawa wrong to reject 'unofficial' residential school forms: lawyer
Regina lawyer Tony Merchant says he can't understand why Ottawa would reject application forms for Indian residential school payments and is accusing the government of foot-dragging. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:25:43 GMT)
Lawyer to discuss jail safety issues as Kahui put behind bars
A lawyer for alleged double murderer Chris Kahui was to meet prison authorities last night to formulate a plan for keeping her client safe after he was yesterday jailed for bail breaches. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:38:25 GMT)
Former congressional page at center of Foley scandal unlikely to file lawsuit, lawyer says
A former congressional page who received sexually explicit online messages from former Rep. Mark Foley said through his lawyer that he would not file a civil suit against Foley, and that he is satisfied with the news that the Florida Republican is unlikely to be charged with a crime. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:43:16 GMT)
Clement to Stand-In As Attorney General
WASHINGTON -- Paul Clement, who will serve as interim attorney general, is a meticulous, affable conservative with friends across the political spectrum. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 19:59:59 GMT)
Milwaukee Attorney Receives Goat Head In Gift Bag
In the movie "The Godfather," a horse's head was used to intimidate and that is exactly what Milwaukee police said they believe is behind the discovery of a bloody goat's head at an attorney's office. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:25:09 GMT)
Attorney General Bruce Fein
The Nation -- It is likely -- though not entirely certain in these tumultuous times for the dangerously adrift Bush-Cheney administration -- that the next Attorney General of the United States will be a conservative. (Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:41:00 GMT)
5 Top Contenders for Attorney General
WASHINGTON -- Moving quickly to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, White House officials are considering five names that "have kind of emerged" as possible candidates to take over the beleaguered Justice Department, according to a senior Bush administration official. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:11:53 GMT)
Class-action attorney Lerach to retire Aug. 31
Pioneering class-action attorney William S. Lerach said Tuesday that Aug. 31 will be his last day at the firm that bears his name. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:17:35 GMT)
Silicon Valley lawyer charged in options case
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges on Tuesday against a lawyer accused of improper options backdating at two different Silicon Valley companies. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:08:19 GMT)
William Lerach To Step Down During U.S. Attorney Investigation
(RTTNews) - Attorney William Lerach, who represented Enron investors and other shareholders suing big corporations, will leave his post at the law firm he founded to defend himself against allegations of improper activity. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:16:42 GMT)
Third local lawyer accused of backdating stock options
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday accused the former top lawyer for two Bay Area companies of secretly backdating stock options granted to company employees and causing the two firms to overstate their net incomes by hundreds of millions of... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:19:24 GMT)
Bush May Fight for New Attorney General
A half-dozen or so lawyers are being discussed among administration officials as possible candidates to replace Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, but no clear favorite has emerged, and President Bush is willing to fight for the right candidate, administration officials and Republican advisers... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 01:48:42 GMT)
The Buzz: Patrick Fitzgerald the next attorney general?
Sen. Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democratic, speculated that Patrick Fitzgerald, a U.S. attorney and the prosecutor in the CIA leak investigation, had a chance — albeit a small one — of replacing Alberto Gonzales: “If the choice is made to bring in somebody truly independent who will be quickly confirmed, Patrick Fitzgerald’s one.” (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 03:55:40 GMT)
Lawyer to appeal over transit authority
A Richmond lawyer said yesterday that he will appeal to the Virginia Supreme Court a lower court judge's ruling upholding the constitutionality of a state transportation package authorizing regional taxing authorities. Patrick M. McSweeney said he also is challenging the transportation package in a Richmond Circuit Court on the grounds that the package allows taxation without representation. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:45:39 GMT)
Hired lawyer never lost a criminal case
As he faces a federal indictment that threatens his career, Geoffrey Fieger has turned to a lawyer with even more star power than himself. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:16:16 GMT)
Attorney general mum on resignation
In a carefully orchestrated visit to New Orleans the day after he announced he will resign, U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales helped launch a new center for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, then heard a small group of business executives rail about threats to storm recovery posed by street crime. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 06:16:20 GMT)
SEC sues former lawyer for Juniper, KLA-Tencor over backdating
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday accused the former top lawyer for two Bay Area companies of secretly backdating stock-options granted to company employees and causing the two firms to overstate their net incomes by hundreds of millions of... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 07:20:05 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, 29 Aug 2007 07:42:16 GMT)
Pols to Bush: Don't pick a pal for attorney general
President Bush's next pick for attorney general will be speedily confirmed if the nominee is seen as a respected caretaker for the Justice Department and not a political crony, experts said. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 08:51:00 GMT)
Dr Ali penalised for cooperation: lawyer
The lawyer for sacked Gold Coast doctor Dr Mohammed Asif Ali says the cancellation of his medical registration is like kicking a man when he is down. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:03:29 GMT)
Hire a lawyer, would-be juror told
A Lyons man facing a contempt-of-court charge after refusing to show for jury duty has been given 30 days to hire a lawyer to represent him. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:15:49 GMT)
Lawyer admits conspiracy to commit wire fraud
Court documents unsealed in Lexington contain an admission by a 41-year-old lawyer that he conspired to commit wire fraud. Kim Clay of Lexington admitted in documents unsealed yesterday that he worked with real estate buyers and sellers to falsify information on mortgage forms, deceiving banks and mortgage companies. Clay is the owner of Universal Title. He was indicted in May, last year on state ... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 10:25:23 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney for Vermont a possible contender
Associated Press - August 29, 2007 6:55 AM ET WHITE HOUSE (AP) - A senior administration official says five names are already being pondered to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 11:03:55 GMT)
Attorney General rules against District 16
Times staff writer STANFORD After a four-month wait, Annette Chapman finally received an answer to the complaint she lodged in April with Attorney General Lisa Madigan s office against the Olympia School Board. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:26:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Wheeler sex convictions could be at risk
The validity of convictions and plea agreements arising out of a July 2006 undercover operation at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge could hinge on a state Supreme Court decision, according to a lawyer for a Decatur defendant. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:32:08 GMT)
Five top contenders for attorney general
Moving quickly to replace Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, White House officials are considering five names that "have kind of emerged" as possible candidates to take over the beleaguered Justice Department, according to a senior Bush administration official. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:58:50 GMT)
Craig Crawford’s Trail Mix: Bush’s Best-Case Attorney General Might Be No One
Why should George W. Bush even want a Senate-confirmed attorney general for the remainder of his term? Given that the White House was not soon ready with a replacement nominee when Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned on Monday, you have to wonder if the president is in much of a hurry. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:15:15 GMT)
Iran: Lawyer Rejects Charges Against RFE/RL Journalist
The lawyer for RFE/RL journalist Parnaz Azima, who has been prevented from leaving Iran since January, says she is now facing a charge of acting against national security. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:55:12 GMT)
Lawyer under cloud to retire
William Lerach says he s stepping down to focus on the fraud case that implicates him. William S. Lerach, the class-action securities lawyer Wall Street loves to hate, is retiring Friday from the San Diego firm he co-founded to "focus single-mindedly" on resolving questions about his role in an alleged kickback scheme operated by the law firm where he made his name. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:51:39 GMT)
Ex-U.S. attorney joins Jenne plea deal talks
A former U.S. attorney and federal judge in Miami has joined the legal defense team for Broward County Sheriff Ken Jenne -- participating in key talks Wednesday with prosecutors poised to seek charges against him for allegedly using his office for personal gain. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:51:01 GMT)
Ex-U.S. attorney joins Jenne plea deal talks
A former U.S. attorney has joined the legal defense team for Broward County Sheriff Ken Jenne. Thomas Scott, who also served as a former federal judge in Miami, participated in key talks today with prosecutors poised to seek charges against Jenne for allegedly using his office for personal gain. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:51:14 GMT)
iPodObserver - DMCA Exemption Attorney Weighs in on iPhone Unlocking
The attorney who won the exemption to the DMCA for her clients to unlock a mobile phone has weighed in on the iPhone unlocking issue. The exemption doesn't offer blanket protection for mobile phone unlocking and doesn't apply to those offering unlocking services to others, according to Jennifer Granick on Wednesday (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:55:15 GMT)
Lawyer: 150 percent toll hike plausible under Corzine plan
TRENTON, N.J. - The average New Jersey Turnpike commuter may pay $2,400 in tolls annually under Gov. Jon S. Corzine's plan to try to resolve state fiscal problems by increasing highway tolls, according to a Wall Street lawyer. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:01:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Husband of missing Emerson mom innocent
EMERSON, N.J - The lawyer for an Emerson man claims his client is innocent in the disappearance of his wife, saying the man attempted suicide by jumping in front of a car because he was "despondent" after she vanished. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:02:05 GMT)
Phil Spector gets new attorney
Phil Spector's murder trial is headed toward closing arguments next week with his former lead defense attorney gone and a newly appointed lawyer on the music producer's team. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:57:11 GMT)
Phil Spector Gets New Attorney
Phil Spector's murder trial is headed toward closing arguments next week with his former lead defense attorney gone and a newly appointed lawyer on the music producer's team. In a surprise development Tuesday evening, a day after the trial's final... (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:07:47 GMT)
Judge: New Spector Lawyer Not Chief Counsel
Both the judge and a new lawyer brought into Phil Spector's murder defense say the attorney is a member of the music producer's legal team and not the defendant's new chief counsel. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:24:00 GMT)
New attorney joins Phil Spector defence as trial enters home stretch
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Phil Spector's murder trial is headed toward closing arguments next week with his former lead defence attorney gone and a newly appointed lawyer on the music producer's team. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:45:00 GMT)
A lawyer with a bag of tricks
How many lawyers does it take to manipulate a seven-foot rabbit? Just one, specifically the lawyer who has been entertaining kids for charitable purposes for the last 30 years. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 19:51:43 GMT)
Dr Ali penalised for cooperation: lawyer
The lawyer for sacked Gold Coast doctor Dr Mohammed Asif Ali says the cancellation of his medical registration is like kicking a man when he is down. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:35:26 GMT)
Federal attorney moving to Ivy Tech job
U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks has accepted a job as the top lawyer for Ivy Tech Community College, officials confirmed this afternoon. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:37:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Big N.J. Toll Hike Plausible
The average New Jersey Turnpike commuter may pay $2,400 in tolls annually under Gov. Jon S. Corzine's plan to try to resolve state fiscal problems by increasing highway tolls, according to a Wall Street lawyer. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:16:50 GMT)
Former Vermont prosecutor eyed for Attorney General
George Terwilliger III, who served as the top federal prosecutor in Vermont in the late 1980s and early 1990s, is being mentioned as a possible successor to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Wed, 29 Aug 2007 21:52:30 GMT)
Conn. U.S. attorney returning after Gonzales' resignation
Connecticut's top federal prosecutor says he hopes to return to the state full-time soon, ending a temporary assignment as chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:18:48 GMT)
Conn. U.S. attorney hopes to return after Gonzales' resignation
Connecticut's top federal prosecutor said Wednesday he hopes to return to the state full-time soon, ending a temporary assignment as chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:18:58 GMT)
Sask. Crown lawyer appealing his malicious prosecution to Supreme Court
SASKATOON (CP) - A Saskatchewan Crown lawyer found to have maliciously prosecuted a Saskatoon family in a bogus ritual child sexual abuse case is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:31:49 GMT)
Police: Fla. lawyer killed daughter, self
Police in Boca Raton, Fla., suspect a local family lawyer may have killed her 6-year-old daughter before turning her gun on herself this week. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 01:59:45 GMT)
Police: Fla. lawyer killed daughter, self
Police in Boca Raton, Fla., suspect a local family lawyer may have killed her 6-year-old daughter before turning her gun on herself this week.The Palm Beach (Fla.) Post reported Wednesday the bodies of 41-year-old Marie-Anne Oatley and her young daughter, Agatha, were found dead in the lawyer's Boca Raton condominium.On her professional Web site, Oatley urges her potential clients to talk ... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:12:24 GMT)
US Attorney General resigns
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned, ending a months-long standoff with Republican and Democratic critics who called for his ouster. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:07:16 GMT)
County attorney steps into strip club entanglement
Tempe's move to allow Elite Cabaret to open is illegal, according to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas' office. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:13:24 GMT)
2 Sides Push Smooth Process on Naming Attorney General
In hopes of smoothing the search for a successor to Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, senior White House officials have contacted Congressional leaders to sound them out about candidates. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:39:38 GMT)
Lawyer calls Dulin victim a ‘vixen’
MILFORD — As youth coach Robert Dulin waits to be sentenced to up to two years in prison for having sex with one of his teenaged players, his lawyer has launched a broadside against the victim in court papers. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:00:45 GMT)
Spector Appoints New Lead Attorney
San Francisco attorney Dennis Riordan has come in to Phil Spector's murder trial to handle jury instruction arguments. Spector's wife says Riordan was hired as "chief counsel" to replace Bruce Cutler, who bowed out at Spector's request. On Wednesday it was decided that jurors in the trial will have only one question to decide in their deliberations: Is Spector guilty or innocent of second-degree ... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:09:39 GMT)
Attorney plans class-action to end immigration widow 'penalty'
An Oregon immigration attorney says he plans to file a class-action lawsuit in Los Angeles this week to end the so-called "widow penalty" for more than 80 women facing possible... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:18:58 GMT)
Pittsburgh officer's lawyer disputes concert chaos
A lawyer for one of two suspended Pittsburgh police detectives who are accused of assaulting Hanover police officers after a concert said the facts differ greatly from the accusations. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:22:16 GMT)
LAWYER CD HELPS KIDS
A LAWYER has swapped the courtroom for the recording studio to help needy children. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:22:18 GMT)
Retired lawyer, former Centerville mayor J.V. Stone dies
Retired lawyer J.V. Stone, Centerville mayor (1980-1984) and longtime city council member (1968-1999), died Saturday at Kettering Medical Center. He was 83. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:24:51 GMT)
Retired lawyer, former Centerville mayor J.V. Stone dies
Retired lawyer J.V. Stone, Centerville mayor (1980-1984) and longtime city council member (1968-1999), died Saturday at Kettering Medical Center. He was 83. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 04:39:35 GMT)
Ex- lawyer pleads guilty to fraud
A bond lawyer who was disbarred in 2006 for embezzling from his former firm pleaded guilty to mail fraud in federal court Wednesday. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 05:13:49 GMT)
Nepal lawyer gets death threats for torture diary
Kathmandu, Aug 30 (IANS) When he survived torture for nine months by an infamous army battalion known to have run a 'concentration camp' during the Maoist insurgency, human rights lawyer Jitman Basnet decided to put his experience into a book that would serve as testimony when the government started punishing human rights violators. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 06:06:04 GMT)
U.S. attorney stepping down
Campus visits with her teenage daughter helped seal Susan Brooks' decision to leave her post as U.S. attorney next month to become the top lawyer for Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:21:40 GMT)
TACOMA: Visit by attorney general will address identity theft
Attorney General Rob McKenna will visit Tacoma tonight to help alert the public to the crime of identity theft. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:30:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Corzine's toll road plan price exorbitant
The average New Jersey Turnpike commuter may pay $2,400 in tolls annually under Gov. Corzine's plan to try to resolve state fiscal problems by increasing highway tolls, according to a Wall Street lawyer. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:40:07 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer pleads guilty to mail fraud
A former lawyer disbarred after stealing more than $195,000 from a law firm has pleaded guilty to a federal mail fraud charge. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:14:01 GMT)
Job opening for attorney general with credibility
The next attorney general must carry enough stature to push White House anti-terrorism policies, combined with the charm and credibility to win over congressional Democrats, a former Justice Department official said. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 10:40:08 GMT)
Keeler offered attorney job
Former assistant in County Attorney's Office may County's search for a new attorney is close to coming to an end now that finalist James Keeler, Jr. has verbally accepted the job. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:34:08 GMT)
Finalists named for County Attorney
Two people remain in the search for Carver County’s new attorney. The two finalists are James Keeler, Jr. and Thomas Harbinson and both were scheduled to present information to and be interviewed by the Carver County Board of Commissioners in the afternoon on Tuesday, Aug. 21. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:35:38 GMT)
State attorney general sues Intelliflix
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES INTELLIFLIX A local NetFlix wannabe is being sued by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum for duping customers about the number of movies it has available to rent and its cancellation policies. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 11:36:58 GMT)
Sex abuse cover up theory valid, says lawyer
A lawyer at the Cornwall Public Inquiry said Wednesday a known gag order on victims lends credence to the theory the Catholic Church worked hard to cover up allegations of abuse by priests. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:09:38 GMT)
Senators want unifying attorney general
Senators urged President Bush on Wednesday to avoid a confirmation battle over the next attorney general by picking a unifying nominee to heal a Justice Department reeling from accusations of playing politics. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 12:43:39 GMT)
Lawyer: 150% toll hike plausible under Corzine plan
The average New Jersey Turnpike commuter may pay $2,400 in tolls annually under Gov. Jon S. Corzine's plan to try to resolve state fiscal problems by increasing highway tolls, according to a Wall Street lawyer. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 13:53:30 GMT)
Wilson lawyer blasts drug report
OWEN Wilson's lawyer has denied he took a drug overdose but confirmed police were called in response to an attempted suicide after the actor slit his wrists. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer wants payment on principle
The state still hasn't paid a liability claim to a patient - the fact that he has since died is not stopping his lawyer from pursuing it. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 14:00:04 GMT)
Lawyer says ex-Grand Rapids police dispatcher forced to resign
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A lawyer representing a former police dispatcher for the city at the center of a departmental sex scandal says her client was a top employee who was forced to... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:21:34 GMT)
Owen Wilson’s lawyer denies drug overdose
Owen Wilson’s lawyer has denied reports he took a drugs overdose. An attorney for the ‘Wedding Crashers’ star confirmed police were called to the actor’s Santa Monica home in a response to an attempted suicide after Owen slit his wrists, but denies there were drugs involved. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 15:46:05 GMT)
Bush Urged To Avoid Attorney General Fight
Senators from both parties are urging President Bush to avoid a confirmation battle over the next attorney general. They want him to pick a unifying nominee to heal a Justice Department reeling from accusations of playing politics. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:00:11 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-Grand Rapids dispatcher forced to resign
GRAND RAPIDS - A lawyer representing a former police dispatcher for the city at the center of a departmental sex scandal says her client was a top employee who was forced to resign once an investigation into the matter started. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:34:38 GMT)
Astoria 'lawyer' stole investors' $6M: DA
A 41-year-old Astoria businessman has been convicted of stealing $6 million from eight people through real estate and capital investment transactions while posing as a lawyer and a registered investment adviser, the Queens district attorney said. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:24:49 GMT)
Attorney: Wilson slit wrists, didn't OD
An attorney for Owen Wilson said police were called to the actor's Santa Monica, Calif., home after he slit his wrists, not a drug overdose, it was reported. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:29:34 GMT)
Golden's son fires lawyer, sentencing hearing delayed
A long delayed sentencing hearing for Brock Golden, son of former city councillor and mayoral candidate Al Golden, was adjourned Wednesday after the junior Golden fired his lawyer. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:33:14 GMT)
Justice Department probes outgoing attorney general
The Justice Department says it is investigating allegations that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales lied to Congress when he testified last month about a classified surveillance program. The Associated Press notes that the inquiry was confirmed three days after the Republican... (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:33:55 GMT)
Lawyer Says Ex-Grand Rapids Police Dispatcher Forced to Resign
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer representing a former police dispatcher for the city at the center of a departmental sex scandal says her client was a top employee who was forced to resign once an investigation into the matter started. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 17:54:22 GMT)
Younger LaHood Announces Bid For State's Attorney Position
Congressman Ray LaHood's son has officially announced he is running for office, but not for his father's seat in Washington. Darin LaHood announced Thursday afternoon he is a candidate for Peoria County State’s Attorney. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:32:38 GMT)
Attorney for man charged in baby's death still reviewing case
BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for a Bloomington man charged with killing his girlfriend's son said he is still reviewing evidence in the case. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:43:35 GMT)
Mozambique: New Attorney Vows to Continue Fight Against Corruption
The new Attorney General (Augusto Paulino), appointed by the Mozambican President, Armando Guebuza, on Wednesday, has promised to do all in his hands to fight against crime in the country, a phenomenon that has been making waves lately, particularly in the Maputo city and province. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:37:11 GMT)
Another Monster Effort From Lawyer Ron?
Todd Pletcher is not expecting another Saratoga track record, but the nation’s leading trainer is looking forward to another big effort from Lawyer Ron in the $500,000 Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Sept. 1. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:22:35 GMT)
Lawyer denies drug overdose
Owen Wilson's lawyer has lashed out at claims that the actor suffered an overdose during his suicide attempt, denying there were any drugs involved. (Thu, 30 Aug 2007 22:43:00 GMT)
Attorney asks for gag order in ‘Cash Feenz’ case
Before attorney David Brener got far along in his effort Thursday to silence comments in the so-called Cash Feenz case, Judge Thomas Reese had a question. Why, the judge asked, did Brener wait five months after initially signaling he wanted a gag order imposed in the double murder case to bring it up in a hearing? (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:09:53 GMT)
Osama shows or necktie goes, Lufkin attorney says
LUFKIN — Soon after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Lufkin City Attorney Bob Flournoy made a patriotic statement: He would wear the same star-spangled necktie until al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was captured or dead. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:21:08 GMT)
WWE News: WWE attorney says more suspensions could be coming
In an interview on "On the Record" with Greta Van Susteren, WWE attorney Jerry McDevitt said two more Superstars are to be interviewed concerning information received from the Albany district attorney's office. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:32:51 GMT)
WWE Lawyer Confirms Suspensions, More Coming, More
- WWE Lawyer Jerry McDevitt just appeared On The Record with Greta on The Fox News Channel and had a few interesting things to say. He confirmed that 10 WWE stars have been suspended but did not name any names. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:42:56 GMT)
County attorney steps into strip club fray
A week after Tempe and a strip club struck a deal for the topless business to open, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has threatened to block the agreement. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:50:43 GMT)
Wilson's lawyer denies drug reports
Owen Wilson's lawyer has denied reports the Hollywood star took a drugs overdose. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 02:59:04 GMT)
PEORIA: Darin LaHood announces he’ll run for state’s attorney, not Congress
PEORIA — Attorney Darin LaHood, son of current U.S. Rep. Ray LaHood, will not make a run for Congress, but instead will run for Peoria County State’s Attorney in the next election. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:12:49 GMT)
Sison to enter not guilty plea, faces life sentence--lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Self-exiled communist leader Jose Maria Sison, who has been charged with ordering the murders of his ex-comrades in the Philippines, will enter a plea of not guilty during his indictment Friday (Dutch time; Philippine time is about six hours ahead), a Dutch lawyer from the firm handling Sison’s case told INQUIRER.net. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:27:49 GMT)
K-Fed's lawyer wants Spears to foot bill
Kevin Federline's lawyer wants Britney Spears to pay some of her ex-husband's legal expenses in their divorce case, court documents show. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:54:44 GMT)
K-Fed's Lawyer Wants Spears To Foot Bill
Kevin Federline's lawyer wants Britney Spears to pay some of her ex-husband's legal expenses in their divorce case, court documents show. Slideshow: Britney, Then To Now Slideshow: 'It Girls' Gone Bad (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:03:00 GMT)
K-Fed's lawyer wants Spears to foot bill
Kevin Federline's lawyer wants Britney Spears to pay some of her ex-husband's legal expenses in their divorce case, court documents show. Attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan said in an Aug. 26 declaration that Federline has "no net income" after various expenses, and that his spousal support of $20,000 a month ends in November. Spears, meanwhile, brings in an average monthly income of $737,868. Spears ... (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:15:13 GMT)
K-Fed's Lawyer Wants Britney To Pay Up
Kevin Federline's lawyer wants Britney Spears to pay some of her ex-husband's legal expenses in the couple's divorce case. SLIDESHOW: Britney Spears, Then To Now SLIDESHOW: Britney Spears Censored!!! (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:30:00 GMT)
K-Fed's Lawyer Wants Britney To Pay Up
Kevin Federline's lawyer wants Britney Spears to pay some of her ex-husband's legal expenses in the couple's divorce case. SLIDESHOW: Britney Spears, Then To Now SLIDESHOW: Britney Spears Censored!!! (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 04:30:00 GMT)
Attorney, activist vies for House seat
New Orleans attorney and community activist Walter J. Leger III has announced his candidacy for the 91st District House seat, which includes parts of Uptown. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:22:01 GMT)
Grant schools attorney serves State Bar-ordered suspension
Jacques Whitfield, the longtime attorney for the Grant Joint Union High School District and former city manager of Isleton, has been temporarily suspended from practicing law. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:12:34 GMT)
Golden fires lawyer in sex case; sentencing on hold
A long delayed sentencing hearing for Brock Golden, son of former city councillor and mayoral candidate Al Golden, was adjourned Wednesday after the junior Golden fired his lawyer. (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:19:24 GMT)
K-Fed's lawyer wants a loaded Britney to pay his legal bills
Washington, August 31 (ANI): Latest documents from Britney Spears v Kevin Federline hearing have revealed that the troubled singer is loaded and earns an average monthly income of 737,868 dollars. In a declaration filed on August 26, K-Fed's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, has claimed that the pop tart "is clearly the 'monied party' in this case," and has asked her to pay some ... (Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:30:32 GMT)
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