Attorney News Sep 2007
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Orthodox Jew tapped for Attorney General
Interesting story about the religious background of Attorney General designate Michael Mukasey. To read the story from the Beliefnet Web site please click here. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:26:13 GMT)
Miami lawyer Galanter vaulted to limelight as 'O.J.'s lawyer'
Despite decades toiling as a South Florida prosecutor and defense attorney, Yale Galanter has become "O.J.'s lawyer" and has parlayed that to become a frequent legal analyst for TV, newspapers and magazines. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:27:13 GMT)
Lawyer husband prime suspect in wife's slaying
The lawyer husband of slain West Australian Supreme Court registrar Corryn Rayney has become the prime suspect in his estranged wife's murder. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 17:04:09 GMT)
Wounded Lawyer Recalls Iraq Shootings
Lawyer Hassan Jabir was stuck in traffic when he heard Blackwater USA security contractors shout "Go, Go, Go." Moments later bullets pierced his back, he said Thursday from his hospital bed. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:33:54 GMT)
Longtime gig as lawyer for Simpson has paid off
Yale Galanter was angry Wednesday as he strode from a Las Vegas courtroom to the gaggle of reporters waiting outside. The longtime Miami defense lawyer had just succeeded in getting his star client, O.J. Simpson, released from jail pending arraignment on robbery and kidnapping charges. Just after midnight, a USAir flight touched down in Fort Lauderdale with Simpson on aboard, en route to his ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:34:41 GMT)
Attorney: Bey Apologized To Alleged Bailey Shooter
The attorney for the man accused of murdering journalist Chauncey Bailey said Thursday that Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV has apologized to his client for ordering him to take the fall for the incident. Recent Coverage Of Your Black Muslim Bakery Slideshow: Death Of Chauncey Bailey Raw Video: Bey Supporters In Millitary Drills Raw Video: Bailey’s Source Talks. ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:36:00 GMT)
Urbana attorney loses law license for at least 6 months
SPRINGFIELD – Urbana attorney Charles E. Petit will lose his law license for at least six months, under an Illinois Supreme Court order filed on Tuesday. The penalty the court imposed was recommended by the commission's hearing board, which found that Petit had "knowingly and repeatedly" made false statements to a client over a two-year period and attempted to obtain fees for work that he ... (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:12:33 GMT)
Lawyer: Beltline rapist not a lost cause
Beltline rapist Wafid Delaa is not a lost cause who needs to be locked up and have the key thrown away, his lawyer insisted yesterday. Defence counsel David Andrews said Delaa's rapes of two women in their Beltline-area homes were heinous crimes, but there is still hope for his rehabilitation. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:18:48 GMT)
MyFox Boston | Attorney General Martha Coakley on FOX25
Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley joins the FOX25 Morning News every month. This month Coakley discussed how her office will work wit... A package of Dole salad mix that tested positive for E. coli has triggered a recall in Massachusetts and at least eight other states. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:19:06 GMT)
Kroger begins campaign for Oregon attorney general
A former federal prosecutor turned law professor says he is running for Oregon attorney general. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:20:58 GMT)
Disabled former attorney released from jail
A disabled former attorney who got 25 years on drug trafficking charges was granted a full pardon and freed. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:33:37 GMT)
Md. U.S. Attorney Announcing Money Laundering Indictments
BALTIMORE (AP) -- A federal grand jury has handed up four indictments in an international money laundering case that involves 39 defendants, including one accused of concealing terrorist financing, the U.S. attorney's office announced Thursday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:53:19 GMT)
Attorney General files sanctions against 2 local pharmacies
Attorney General files charges against pharmacies and pharmacists for leaving personal prescription information unguarded. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:05:53 GMT)
Police: Edmond attorney robbed pharmacy 3 times
EDMOND (AP) — Police have arrested an attorney from Edmond on numerous charges after they say he robbed the same pharmacy three times within an 11-minute time span. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:13:10 GMT)
Lawyer for Simpson co-defendant says prosecutors 'overreaching'
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A lawyer for a co-defendant in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery case accused prosecutors Thursday of "overreaching" with charges against his client and the former football star. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:33:44 GMT)
Being 'O.J.'s Lawyer' Keeps Miamian Busy
Miami Attorney Vaulted From Locally Known to National Limelight As 'O.J.'s Lawyer' (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 20:37:18 GMT)
Spitzer Aides Committed No Crime, Albany District Attorney Says
Sept. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The Albany County District Attorney found that aides to Democratic Governor Eliot Spitzer didn't commit any crime when they used the state police to track Republican Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's travel. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:19:27 GMT)
Top class-action lawyer indicted
A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has indicted prominent class-action lawyer and Milberg Weiss co-founder Melvyn Weiss for conspiring to make illegal payments to plaintiffs in more than 250 lawsuits that generated $250 million in attorneys' fees for the firm, the government said Thursday. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:41:54 GMT)
Sherriff, County Attorney to Work Together on Employer Sanctions Law
The Maricopa County sheriff and the county attorney have entered an agreement regarding Arizona's new employer sanctions law. The law takes effect January 1 and would penalize businesses who knowingly hire illegal immigrants. The two agencies will jointly investigate violations. (Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:59:10 GMT)
Railtrack lawyer to look into a class-action suit following crisis
The lawyer who brought a misfeasance case against the Government on behalf of 50,000 Railtrack shareholders is working on a potential class-action suit against Northern Rock and its directors. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:03:09 GMT)
Prosecutors in Simpson case are overreaching, says lawyer for co-defendant
LAS VEGAS - Prosecutors overreached with charges against O.J. Simpson and co-defendants in a case accusing them of armed robbery, kidnapping and other counts, a lawyer for one of the suspects said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:07:00 GMT)
Taxpayer Advocate To Audit City Attorney's Office
A taxpayer advocate says he will audit the city attorney's office to find out if Michael Aguirre is wasting taxpayer money. The financial probe comes on the heels of a number of legal setbacks for the city attorney that have cost the city dearly. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:21:57 GMT)
Russell's attorney ask for blood evidence to be tossed
COLFAX -- The attorney for vehicular homicide suspect Fred Russell was making his case in a Colfax courtroom Thursday that blood evidence that would show his client’s blood alcohol content the night of a fatal collision that killed three WSU students should be thrown out of the case. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:45:50 GMT)
County Attorney Challenges Mexico's Policy
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is calling on the government of Mexico to change its policy of not extraditing people back to the U.S. if they could possibly face the death penalty. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:59:09 GMT)
Simpson prosecutors overreaching, says lawyer for co-defendant
Prosecutors overreached with charges against O.J. Simpson and co-defendants in a case accusing them of armed robbery, kidnapping and other counts, a lawyer for one of the suspects said Thursday. Bail was set at $32,000 for Michael McClinton, whose lawyer said his client won’t be able to raise the money to get out of jail. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:59:38 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Outlines Hsu's Alleged Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Attorney in Manhattan is accusing Norman Hsu of running a "massive" fraud scheme and using some of the profits to make illegal donations to candidates running for Congress and the presidency. Hsu gave early and often to Democratic candidates, but according to the feds, his donations were part of a scheme to defraud investors out of $60 million. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 01:02:00 GMT)
American military lawyer rips Canadian hypocrisy on Omar Khadr
OTTAWA - Canada has been an international leader on the plight of child soldiers but is now showing "reckless indifference" to one of its own, the American military lawyer for Omar Khadr said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 03:17:55 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Marino to call it quits
A relaxed U.S. Middle District Attorney Thomas A. Marino announced Thursday that he was resigning effective Oct. 12 and pursuing work in the private sector, perhaps a law firm or industry. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:12:19 GMT)
Kline rules out 2008 run for Johnson County district attorney
He's handled big cases and big controversy, but after nine months on the job, Phill Kline announced Thursday he would not run for Johnson County district attorney next year. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:14:45 GMT)
Fired U.S. Attorney McKay honored by state bar association
In the past year, former U.S. Attorney John McKay has been both sacked and honored for his contributions to the local legal community -- two distinctions seemingly at odds. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:37:20 GMT)
City attorney wants rival's records open
SAN BERNARDINO - Facing a fight for his political career, City Attorney James F. Penman wants his hands untied. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:12:26 GMT)
Attorney says Stanko's murder trial unfair
Not asking potential jurors about their beliefs regarding the insanity plea made the death penalty trial for Stephen Stanko unfair, said Kathrine Hudgins, an attorney with S.C. Indigent Defense. For that reason Stanko should receive a new trial, Hudgins argued Thursday before the S.C. Supreme Court. The issue can't be considered as reason for a new trial, said Assistant S.C. Attorney General ... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 06:35:35 GMT)
Two Ballot Measures Filed With Attorney General
LITTLE ROCK -- Supporters of a proposed constitutional amendment to create a state lottery and a ballot initiative to restrict who can adopt and foster children in the state filed the measures with the state attorney general's office Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:42:13 GMT)
Attorney general plans push for open government laws
Attorney General Lisa Madigan called Thursday for a united lobbying front to strengthen access to open government, which she says is improving in Illinois but still has a long way to go. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:07:36 GMT)
Attorney: Witness's testimony incorrect
A corrections official testified inaccurately this week when he said Judge Beverley Nettles-Nickerson went against the department's advice and released a probationer early, her attorney said. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 08:30:07 GMT)
Lawyer for O.J.'s co-defendant says prosecutors overreaching
LAS VEGAS -- Prosecutors overreached with charges against O.J. Simpson and co-defendants in a case accusing them of armed robbery, kidnapping and other counts, a lawyer for one of the suspects said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:07:46 GMT)
Brendan Dassey awaits attorney for appeal in Halbach homicide
The state public defenders office has been unable to find an attorney willing to take the appeal of a 17-year-old boy who was convicted of the murder and mutilation of Teresa Halbach. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 09:28:53 GMT)
Perth lawyer Rayney denies murdering wife
Prominent Perth lawyer Lloyd Rayney has denied any involvement in the murder of his wife, Corryn. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 10:21:11 GMT)
Bar Council to take action against lawyer in video recording
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bar Council is moving to take disciplinary action against the lawyer caught on video in 2002 for allegedly seeking to influence judicial appointments. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:02:04 GMT)
Lawyer agrees to pay $237,332 in tax case
A lawyer from Getzville has pleaded guilty to income tax evasion and agreed to reimburse the state $237,332 in back taxes, penalties and interest, the state Department of Taxation and Finance reported Thursday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:12:55 GMT)
Lawyer for Stanko asks for new trial
Death row inmate Stephen Stanko should get a new trial because potential jurors were not asked about how they felt about someone using an insanity defense, his lawyer argued before the state Supreme Court. Stanko, 39, was sentenced to death last year for killing his 43-year-old live-in girlfriend Lisa Ling and assaulting and leaving for dead her then 15-year-old daughter in April 2005. Attorney ... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:23:26 GMT)
O.J. Simpson's history with his current attorney
The attorney most famously associated with O.J. Simpson is the late Johnnie Cochran, who came up with the now-famous line, "if it doesn't fit, you must acquit." And while Cochran... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:30:06 GMT)
Lawyer for one of Simpson's co-defendants speaks out
It's not clear if it's the same kind of defense O.J. Simpson will use when he faces his charges. But the lawyer for one of Simpson's co-defendants says the prosecution... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:30:49 GMT)
Phila native in limelight as 'O.J.'s lawyer'
MIAMI (AP) -- Despite decades toiling as a South Florida prosecutor and defense attorney, Yale Galanter has become "O.J.'s lawyer," and the Philadelphia native has parlayed that to become a frequent legal analyst for TV, newspapers and magazines. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:35:54 GMT)
Attorney general plans push for stronger open government laws
Attorney General Lisa Madigan called Thursday for a united lobbying front to strengthen access to open government, which she said is improving in Illinois but still has a long way to go. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:50:39 GMT)
Wounded lawyer recalls horror of shootings in Baghdad
BAGHDAD -- Lawyer Hassan Jabir was stuck in traffic when he heard Blackwater USA security contractors shout "Go, Go, Go." Moments later bullets pierced his back, he said Thursday from his hospital bed. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:32:15 GMT)
Trillanes to present 'surprise' witness, says his lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- DETAINED Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, will present a "surprise witness" at his trial on coup d'etat charges next month, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:52:50 GMT)
Conflicted lawyer Sprague out of Fumo corruption case
PHILADELPHIA - A judge ruled Friday that state Sen. Vincent Fumo's lawyer may step down from his corruption case and told the senator to come back in a week to update the court on his search for a new lawyer. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:10:59 GMT)
Sprague departs Fumo case; indicted senator seeking new lawyer
A judge ordered indicted state Sen. Vincent J. Fumo to quickly find a new lawyer after allowing the Philadelphia powerbroker to dismiss his longtime friend and mentor because of a potential conflict. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:44:42 GMT)
Judge: Fumo's Lawyer May Step Down
A judge ordered indicted state Sen. Vincent J. Fumo to quickly find a new lawyer after granting permission for the Philadelphia powerbroker to split with his longtime lawyer-confidante. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:59:00 GMT)
Metro attorney admits to role in $20M mortgage fraud ring
A Roswell, Ga., real estate attorney on Thursday pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank, mail and wire fraud, bank loan application fraud, money laundering and wire fraud in a $20 million mortgage fraud scheme. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:37:50 GMT)
LAWYER MOVES COURT AGAINST KARUNA
LAWYER MOVES COURT AGAINST KARUNA (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:54:00 GMT)
District Attorney Offers Details on Spitzer Finding
The Albany County district attorney said in a news conference today that he did not believe the Spitzer administration conspired to smear the Senate majority leader. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:25:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Chechen official charged as accomplice in journalist's murder
The former head of a district in Chechnya has been charged as an accomplice in organizing the execution-style murder of Russian investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:41:32 GMT)
Panel Refers Campaign Spending Allegations To Attorney General
The state ethics panel votes unanimously to refer an allegation of misusing public funds by an ex-legislator to the Maine attorney general. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:07:48 GMT)
DeLuca lawyer questions need to release FBI tapes of senator
Hartford (AP, Sept. 21, 2007 3:34 PM) _ The lawyer for Woodbury Senator Louis DeLuca is raising questions about whether tapes of the lawmaker talking with an uncover federal agent can be released to a legislative panel. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:48:08 GMT)
Supreme Court Revokes Attorney's License
DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa Supreme Court is revoking the license of an attorney serving a prison sentence on child sex charges. Michael Blazek of Des Moines is serving a 235-month sentence in a federal prison in Marion, Illinois. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:59:47 GMT)
Attorney General files suit against another charter school
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann filed a lawsuit Friday asking a Montgomery County court to close a Moraine charter school. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:18:26 GMT)
Supreme Court Revokes DM Attorney's License
The Iowa Supreme Court is revoking the license of an attorney serving a prison sentence on child sex charges. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:19:57 GMT)
Attorney: Erin McLean and sons missing
Erin McLean has left Nashville with her two sons, according to Bruce Poston, the attorney for Erin's estranged husband who allegedly killed her teenage lover. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:27:42 GMT)
Attorney General: Tobacco trust funds off limits to lawmakers
Associated Press - September 21, 2007 4:25 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An opinion from the attorney general's office says state lawmakers have no authority to spend money from the Oklahoma... (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:29:25 GMT)
Lawyer ordered to repay $100,000 stolen from client
A former New Haven lawyer has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to repay $100,000 that he stole from a disabled client who won the money in a car accident settlement. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:30:48 GMT)
County attorney, sheriff team up to enforce immigration law
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and Sheriff Joe Arpaio are teaming to enforce a new state law that will punish employers that hire illegal immigrants. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:34:51 GMT)
Lawyer ordered to repay $100,000 stolen from client
A former New Haven lawyer has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to repay $100,000 that he stole from a disabled client who won the money in a car accident settlement. (Fri, 21 Sep 2007 23:38:15 GMT)
No Lawyer Found For Dassey Appeal
APPLETON, Wis. -- A teen convicted of helping his uncle kill a Wisconsin woman doesn't have a lawyer for his appeal. The state pubilc defender's office said it's having trouble finding an attorney to handle the mandatory appeal for Brendan Dassey's conviction. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:54 GMT)
Attorney: Landis still mulling options
Floyd Landis' attorney figures if the American cyclist couldn't win his doping case, nobody can. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:22:55 GMT)
Attorney: Landis still mulling options
Floyd Landis' attorney figures if the American cyclist couldn't win his doping case, nobody can. Maurice Suh said Friday that Landis was discouraged and needed time to consider his options, which include an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and even possible litigation outside the anti-doping system. "Here you have the perfect test case," Suh said in a telephone interview with The ... (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:54:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Handyman told to confess killing
A lawyer for the young man charged with killing a California newspaper editor says his client was coerced into confessing by members of a black Muslim group. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:11:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Handyman told to confess killing
A lawyer for the young man charged with killing a California newspaper editor says his client was coerced into confessing by members of a black Muslim group. Devaughndre Broussard, 19, was a handyman at Your Black Muslim Bakery, a group that had long been... (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:23:06 GMT)
Power of attorney costs 'to rise tenfold'
Obtaining powers of attorney over the affairs of a sick or elderly relative will cost 10 times as much, be more onerous and take far longer under rules to be introduced within a fortnight, lawyers have warned. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 01:39:41 GMT)
'God' gets an attorney in lawsuit
The mystery of one response to a lawsuit against God has been solved. Eric Perkins, an attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, said Friday he filed a response to the lawsuit from Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers. "It's kind of a turn on 'What would Jesus do?'" Perkins said. "I thought to myself, "what would God say?" (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:46:42 GMT)
Alaska's first African American lawyer
She was Alaska's first African American lawyer. On Friday, the Anchorage branch of the NAACP held a luncheon in her honor. Ashley Dickerson passed away back in February. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 03:35:41 GMT)
David Carliner, Lawyer and Immigration Advocate, is Dead at 89
Mr. Carliner was an influential left-leaning lawyer whose work for clients ranging from scholars and scoundrels to cooks and cabdrivers helped define modern immigration law. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:07:58 GMT)
City attorney's contract gets OK
FERNANDINA BEACH - The City Commission Tuesday, approved a contract for new city attorney Tammi Bach, but Commissioner Joe Gerrity and Mayor Bill Leeper voted against it, saying its severance clause was too generous. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:27:18 GMT)
Attorney wants apology
BETHLEHEM | A prominent attorney said Friday he believes city police treated him unfairly last week in a traffic stop, and he points to the fact police dropped a disorderly conduct charge as proof. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:30:04 GMT)
Builder's attorney charges officials hostile
FORKS TWP. | An attorney representing developer Gary Strausser called the township's reaction to the loss of eight maple trees unprofessional. "Any effort to try and work with the township has been met with sharp words and hostility," attorney Gary Asteak said. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 04:30:14 GMT)
Detectives vote no confidence in district attorney
BOSTON -- The Boston police detectives union votes of "no confidence" in Suffolk District Attorney Daniel Conley. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 05:37:55 GMT)
Hindu cleric, lawyer up in arms over Lord Rama row
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) / New Delhi, Sept. 22 (ANI): A Hindu cleric in Ayodhya and a Madras High Court lawyer have reacted strongly to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi's questioning of Lord Ram's existence. Ramvilasdas Vedanti, former lawmaker and a member of Ayodhya Ramjanmabhoomi Trust, said Karunanidhi had insulted Lord Rama. "The one who will bring the head and tongue ... (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 06:59:11 GMT)
Mayor 'close' on city attorney
Mayor John Hickenlooper is on the brink of appointing a new city attorney, seven months after the late Larry Manzanares resigned amid a criminal investigation. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Jeffs' attorney says religion is really on trial
In closing arguments, the county prosecutor counters: 'Belief is one thing. Hurting young people is another.' -- A polygamous sect's leader on trial here is a scapegoat charged with an inflated offense for political reasons, his defense attorney said Friday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 07:12:12 GMT)
Librarian faces racism at trial if extradited, lawyer tells court
A Toronto librarian accused of shooting a white police officer in Chicago almost 40 years ago should not be extradited to face trial in the U.S. because as a black man, he won't get a fair trail, his lawyer has told three appeal court judges. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:33:03 GMT)
Attorney vows to get Siegelman trial papers
MONTGOMERY | An attorney for former Gov. Don Siegelman says he believes the U.S. Justice Department will eventually be forced to release 514 pages of documents concerning the recusal of U.S. Attorney Leura Canary in 2002 from the federal investigation of Siegelman. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:35:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Fake Bomb Charge an Overreaction
Lawyer: Arrest of MIT Student Wearing Fake Bomb She Claims Is Art Was an Overreaction (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:52:11 GMT)
Mom's lawyer blames deaths on daughter
The lawyer for a woman accused of poisoning one husband with antifreeze and under investigation in the death of another claimed Friday the woman's daughter actually is responsible for the two deaths. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:23:11 GMT)
Spitzer appoints Syracuse lawyer to commission
A Syracuse lawyer and former U.S. attorney has been appointed by Gov. Eliot Spitzer to sit on the new state Commission on Public Integrity. Daniel J. French, 43, of DeWitt, is a partner at the French-Alcott law firm in Syracuse. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 09:26:21 GMT)
Fayetteville Attorney Announces State Court Of Appeals Candidacy
FAYETTEVILLE -- Attorney Courtney Henry, 35, of Fayetteville announced her bid for the Arkansas Court of Appeals on Friday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:20:30 GMT)
Attorney seeks to overturn Hsu's fraud conviction
After weeks of embarrassing disclosures and new criminal charges, an attorney for Democratic financier Norman Hsu mounted a counteroffensive Friday, calling for dismissal of Hsu's 1992 fraud conviction and blasting the FBI for tactics that led to new fraud charges this week. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:29:14 GMT)
Attorney gives name in Murrieta suit
MURRIETA -- There may not be multiple "Murrietans for Smart Growth," as the nonprofit's name would suggest, but the attorney representing the group recently produced one, in response to a court order. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 10:42:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Fake bomb charge an overreaction
The MIT student who walked into Logan International Airport wearing a computer circuit board and wiring on her sweat shirt claimed it was harmless artwork. But to troopers who arrested her at gunpoint, it was a fake bomb. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 11:40:59 GMT)
Attorney fees remain high
ROSEMEAD - City attorney fees remain high despite shifts in billing practices and the hiring of a new lawyer. Bonifacio Garcia of Garcia, Calderon and Ruiz was hired in April to represent Rosemead and its redevelopment agency. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:26:30 GMT)
St. Louis school district paid top dollar for lawyer
Last week, the St. Louis Public Schools quietly replaced their longtime lawyer. Kenneth Brostron shepherded the district through desegregation, labor strife, political turmoil and countless lawsuits. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 17:22:59 GMT)
S.L. attorney can question Oklahoma City bombing accomplice
Posted: 12:14 PM- OKLAHOMA CITY A Utah attorney investigating the death of his younger brother at a federal penitentiary in Oklahoma City can conduct a videotaped interview of Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols, a federal judge has ruled. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:23:35 GMT)
Hall's attorney asking for a new trial
Laura Hall's attorney Joe James Sawyer filed a motion for a new trial in Travis County Friday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:56:55 GMT)
Attorney general to host seminars on open meetings and public records
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen will host six free seminars across the state to promote public awareness of and compliance with the state’s open meetings and public records law. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 19:43:16 GMT)
Attorney General Says Private Firm to Pursue Suit on State's Behalf
Little Rock (AP) - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says a private law firm based at Houston will pursue a suit against three drug companies on the state's behalf. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:38:29 GMT)
Lawyer: Police have audio recordings of Simpson confrontation
Police have confiscated hours of audio recordings from a witness in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery and kidnapping case, a lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:47:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Witness turns over Simpson recordings
A key witness has turned over hours of audio recordings in the O.J. Simpson armed robbery and kidnapping case, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 22 Sep 2007 21:45:34 GMT)
U.S. Attorney in Minnesota Faces Probe
Immediately upon arriving in Minneapolis last year as the nation's youngest U.S. attorney, Rachel K. Paulose made little secret of her political views or her desire to focus on key Bush administration initiatives, such as pushing for "righteous sentences" in child pornography cases, according to... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:11:07 GMT)
Attorney General Sues To Close Third Charter School
Ohio's Attorney General is suing to shut down another tax-funded, privately operated charter school in Moraine. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:40:43 GMT)
District attorney questions legality of Hannah Overton Web site
A Web site created by supporters of Hannah Overton, the woman sentenced to life without parole for the murder of 4-year-old Andrew Burd, is under fire by the district attorney's office. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:51:56 GMT)
Attorney gives name in Murrieta suit
MURRIETA -- There may not be multiple "Murrietans for Smart Growth," as the nonprofit's name would suggest, but the attorney representing the group recently produced one, in response to a court order. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 02:27:34 GMT)
Seasoned prosecutor leaving district attorney's office
Alamance County Assistant District Attorney Gene Morris shows Karen Bishop a photograph of her daughter, Myiesha Bishop, on Oct. 17, 2005, during testimony in Rufus Bishop's murder trial. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:10:41 GMT)
Utah Attorney General injured in motorcycle accident
Posted: 9:09 PM- Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff was hospitalized with a broken leg Saturday after crashing a Harley Davidson motorcycle. He had been preparing for a fundraiser ride today. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:23:25 GMT)
MyFox Birmingham | Ala. Attorney General Visits Families of Homicide Victims
Birmingham police have not arrested anybody in connection to a homicide that happened on Friday night in Ensley. Attorney General Troy Kin... On Saturday, people in Eustis, Florida continue to clean up and assess damage caused by a tornado. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:34:48 GMT)
ACLU chapter presses on without W. Palm attorney
For years, West Palm Beach attorney Jim Green was the go-to guy for those who believed their civil rights were being stomped on. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:28:16 GMT)
Attorney general dominoes
When President Bush nominated Michael Mukasey to be attorney general, presidential candidates offered reactions that... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 04:52:53 GMT)
Grant a financial power of attorney
NEW YORK - Here's something you can do right now to help protect you and your family: Grant a power of attorney. This fairly simple legal document allows you to appoint someone to handle your financial affairs in case you can't. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:02:00 GMT)
Lawyer criticizes authorities after MIT hoax charge
BOSTON -- The lawyer for an MIT student arrested at Logan Airport is calling the charges "off base." (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:24:46 GMT)
Fake lawyer fined $252,000
A Haitian man who maintains he is a lawyer, despite having no valid accreditation in Quebec, has been fined $252,000, the Quebec bar association announced yesterday. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:35:00 GMT)
Newsom's had enough of Ed Jew - calls on city attorney to draw up charges
The standoff between San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom and embattled Supervisor Ed Jew shot up another notch this weekend with the mayor asking the city attorney to draw up charges that could lead to Jew's forced removal if he does not resign. According to... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 08:13:43 GMT)
Trial date set in attorney drug death
Court officials have scheduled the trial dates for an East Jordan man accused of providing a local attorney with a lethal dose of a painkiller last year. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:21:21 GMT)
God' gets an attorney in lawsuit
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - The mystery of one response to a lawsuit against God has been solved. Eric Perkins, an attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, said Friday he filed a response to the lawsuit from Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers. "It's kind of a turn on 'What would Jesus do?'" Perkins said. "I thought to myself, "what would God say?" (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:56:08 GMT)
Attorney General's call quiz
THE family of slain Sydney hotelier Shane Miles has asked whether Attorney-General John Hatzistergos is more concerned with his image than their trauma. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Seasoned prosecutor leaving district attorney's office
Alamance County Assistant District Attorney Gene Morris shows Karen Bishop a photograph of her daughter, Myiesha Bishop, on Oct. 17, 2005, during testimony in Rufus Bishop's murder trial. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:10:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Windham can keep strip club out: Earlier cases indicate town's nude-dancing ban likely to stand up in court
WINDHAM - A lawyer believes Windham's ban on nude dancing will keep a topless club from opening on Route 28, even if the ban is challenged in court. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:18:55 GMT)
Students discuss concerns with civil liberties attorney
Eight students and parents attended the meeting at the home of Corey Price, and others called on the phone during the meeting to express their views to attorney Katie Schwartzmann, attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union in Louisiana. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:11:58 GMT)
David Carliner; Active in Unpopular Causes
David Carliner, a Washington immigration and civil rights lawyer who spent his career pleading for the rights of the country's disenfranchised, died Sept. 19 of a heart attack at George Washington University Hospital -- the same university that had refused to admit him more than 70 years earlier because of his outspoken political views. He was 89. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 18:11:58 GMT)
Utah's attorney general breaks leg
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff broke his leg this weekend in Lindon, Utah, while preparing for a charity event on a motorcycle. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:26:36 GMT)
Memphis lawyer imprisoned for child porn
Memphis lawyer D. Beecher Smith II, who at one time represented Elvis Presley, has been sentenced to five years in prison on child pornography charges. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:41:16 GMT)
Utah's attorney general breaks leg
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff broke his leg this weekend in Lindon, Utah, while preparing for a charity event on a motorcycle. Attorney General's Office spokesman Paul Murphy said Shurtleff had been preparing for Sunday's Fall Ride For Fallen Offic... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:53:16 GMT)
Memphis lawyer imprisoned for child porn
Memphis lawyer D. Beecher Smith II, who at one time represented Elvis Presley, has been sentenced to five years in prison on child pornography charges. He blamed his venture into viewing child pornography on depression over his identical twin being put in... (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 21:53:57 GMT)
Former Attorney General To Speak At Univ. Of Md.
Former Attorney General Janet Reno will be in Baltimore Monday. (Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:04:00 GMT)
PEKIN: Umholtz is longest running state’s attorney in Tazewell history
PEKIN — Tazewell County top prosecutor Stewart Umholtz marked the beginning of his 13th year on the job on Saturday, making him the longest-running state’s attorney in county history. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 01:25:26 GMT)
Bigelow balks on giving county manager, attorney evaluation
It’s not that Lee County Commissioner Brian Bigelow doesn’t have opinions about County Manager Don Stilwell and County Attorney David Owen. He says that no one cares about his thoughts. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:30:49 GMT)
Vanessa Hudgens Being Sued By Her Lawyer
Vanessa Hudgens is being sued by her former lawyer. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:33:47 GMT)
Bush names retired federal judge to be attorney general
A retired federal judge, Michael Mukasey, was named to replace Alberto R. Gonzales as the attorney general, President George W. Bush announced yesterday. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 02:59:28 GMT)
Jacksonville Attorney Takes On Blackwater USA
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A First Coast man is fighting for families whose soldiers have been killed in the war on terror. Attorney Robert Spohrer is awaiting a ruling in the wrongful death suit against Blackwater USA. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:23:22 GMT)
Bigelow balks on giving county manager, attorney evaluation
It’s not that Lee County Commissioner Brian Bigelow doesn’t have opinions about County Manager Don Stilwell and County Attorney David Owen. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:28:22 GMT)
All's "Will" for Ben Kingsley in movie role
Ben Kingsley will play William Shakespeare in a movie based on the newly published novel "Will," which revolves around the Bard's deathbed meeting with his lawyer to discuss his last will and testament. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 03:45:19 GMT)
Attorney named legal consultant for Mexico
Alejandro Suarez, an attorney with Fredrikson & Byron's International Practice Group, Minneapolis, was sworn in by a Supreme Court of Minnesota administrator as the only foreign legal consultant for Mexico licensed by the Minnesota State Bar Association. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:23:29 GMT)
Newest state's attorney in office
BENNINGTON -- The newest prosecuting attorney on the Bennington County State's Attorney's staff is an Eagle Scout who likes the outdoors and doesn't like drunk drivers. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Herald Staff (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:09:37 GMT)
Newest state's attorney in office
BENNINGTON -- The newest prosecuting attorney on the Bennington County State's Attorney's staff is an Eagle Scout who likes the outdoors and doesn't like drunk drivers. Michael Munson, 28, moved to Bennington this year with his wife, Kristen. Kristen Munson had taken a job at United Counseling Services in Bennington after earning her doctorate in clinical psychology. Munson said Thursday he was ... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:11:49 GMT)
Nigeria: Row Between Attorney General And EFCC Uncalled for - Emeka Ngige
EVER since he assumed office, the Federation attorney general and minister of justice, Chief Michael Andoakaa (SAN) has been under a serious attack. The attack was both from the legal community which he belonged and the general public. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 07:56:15 GMT)
Changes to powers of attorney keep solicitors busy
Solicitors will be working flat out this week to draw up powers of attorney for sick or elderly people before a more complex replacement costing up to 10 times as much comes into force next Monday. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 08:55:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Windham can keep strip club out: Earlier cases indicate town's nude-dancing ban likely to stand up in court
WINDHAM - A lawyer believes Windham's ban on nude dancing will keep a topless club from opening on Route 28, even if the ban is challenged in court. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 09:17:06 GMT)
LAWYER THE ONLY VOICE FOR BRITNEY'S BOYS
GLORIA ALLRED was out of breath, running between TV appearances when she took my call. "I'm a mother and a grandmother! I used to be a teacher," the La La Land lawyer, who's lately inserted herself into the Britney Spears child-custody debacle... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:25:44 GMT)
Mush's lawyer attacked, protests outside SC on hearing day
As Pakistan Supreme Court heard petitions challenging President Prevez Musharraf's re-election bid, an angry lawyer blackened the face of the General's counsel in full media glare while riot police clashed with protesters, arresting dozens of them. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:57:02 GMT)
Lawyer blackens Musharraf counsel's face
Islamabad, Sep 24 (IANS) A lawyer Monday blackened the face of President Pervez Musharraf's main counsel outside the Supreme Court, which is hearing six identical petitions against the general's holding the offices of presidency and army chief. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:18:26 GMT)
Lawyer blackens Musharraf counsel's face
By Muhammad Najeeb, Islamabad, Sep 24 : A lawyer Monday blackened the face of President Pervez Musharraf's main counsel outside the Supreme Court, which is hearing six identical petitions against the general's holding the offices of presidency and army chief. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:21:37 GMT)
Protestor blackens Musharraf's lawyer's face
Government Advocate Ahmed Raza Kasuri was left stunned as lawyer Khurshid Ahmed, waiting at the entrance of the Supreme Court where a battery of TV cameras were lined up, lunged towards him and sprayed black paint on his face while shouting slogans. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:26:03 GMT)
Trial date set in attorney drug death
Court officials have scheduled the trial dates for an East Jordan man accused of providing a local attorney with a lethal dose of a painkiller last year. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:36:22 GMT)
Lawyer blackens Musharraf counsel's face
Islamabad, Sep 24 - A lawyer Monday blackened the face of President Pervez Musharraf's main counsel outside the Supreme Court, which is hearing six identical petitions against the general's holding the offices of presidency and army chief. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:39:16 GMT)
Mush's lawyer attacked, protests outside SC on hearing day
K J M Varma Islamabad, Sep 24 (PTI) As Pakistan Supreme Court heard petitions challenging President Prevez Musharraf's re-election bid, an angry lawyer blackened the face of the General's counsel in full media glare while riot police clashed with protesters, arresting dozens of them. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:48:53 GMT)
Memphis lawyer imprisoned for child porn
Memphis lawyer D. Beecher Smith II, who at one time represented Elvis Presley, has been sentenced to five years in prison on child pornography charges. He blamed his venture into viewing child pornography on depression over his identical twin being put in prison for child molestation as well as his mother’s death and alcoholism, the Memphis Commercial Appeal reported Sunday. "I am truly sorry," ... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:08:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Minnesota investigated
Minnesota's U.S. attorney is being investigated for alleged abuse of staff, racist remarks and and mishandling of classified information. Rachel K. Paulose, 34, is under investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, The Washington Post reported. Pa... (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:24:11 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Minnesota investigated
Minnesota's U.S. attorney is being investigated for alleged abuse of staff, racist remarks and and mishandling of classified information. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:26:06 GMT)
Ex-WWF star assails Simpson's attorney's honesty
New York, September 24 : While O. J. Simpson's attorney claims to have represented former WWF star Terry Szopinski, aka 'The Warlord', after a drug bust at an airport in 2001, the wrestler's brother has assailed the lawyer's honesty. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:36:06 GMT)
Fugitive Lawyer Makes First Court Appearance
A Chapel Hill lawyer suspected of stealing more than $1 million from clients returned to Orange County early Monday and made his first court appearance. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:17:25 GMT)
Gov. Bill Richardson appoints Albuquerque lawyer William Parnall to Children's Court
Gov. Bill Richardson has appointed William Edward Parnall, an Albuquerque lawyer for the past 20 years, to a seat on the Children's Court bench in the 2nd Judicial District. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:53:38 GMT)
Russian chessboard killer assigned new lawyer
MOSCOW, September 24 (RIA Novosti) - A new lawyer has been assigned to Alexander Pichushkin, charged with 49 murders and three attempted murders, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported from the courtroom Monday. (Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:35:29 GMT)
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