Attorney News Nov 2007
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Attorney General files suit to stop realty company
The Pennsylvania Attorney General today accused a North Hills real estate company and its president of a massive scam that accumulated nearly $3 million in fraudulent legal filings and second mortgages in Allegheny, Beaver and Butler counties and asked Common Pleas Court to shut them down. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:08:30 GMT)
McCain campaign asks New Hampshire attorney general to investigate anti-Romney calls
Republican John McCain is asking the New Hampshire attorney general to investigate phone calls to voters that pretend to be polls but raise questions about rival candidate Mitt Romney and his Mormon faith and make favorable statements about McCain. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:17:36 GMT)
Judge: attorney must represent death-row inmate
Posted: 10:42 AM- An appeal by murderer Ralph Lerory Menzies has stalled for almost a year because no attorney will represent him - most saying the pay is too low. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:20:21 GMT)
Khan has top Auckland lawyer in his corner
17 November 2007 The partner of a New Zealand man detained in Fjij is hoping a top Auckland lawyer will work his magic. Ballu Khan has been under interrogation by police over his involvement in an alleged plot to kill the country's military leader, Frank Bainimarama. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:28:06 GMT)
Lawyer and business associate indicted on insurance fraud charges
A Walpole lawyer and his business associate have been indicted in an insurance fraud scam for allegedly inflating medical bills to insurance companies. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:00:47 GMT)
N.H. attorney general investigates anti-Romney calls
New Hampshire's attorney general is investigating phone calls to voters that pretend to be opinion polls but then undercut presidential contender Mitt Romney and his Mormon faith -- and make favorable statements about Republican rival John McCain. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:01:07 GMT)
Attorney: Opening Jena 6 juvenile trial only partial victory
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) -- A state judge's move to open the juvenile trial of one of the black teenagers known as the Jena Six is a good step but not enough, an attorney representing news organizations that sued to open the proceedings said Friday. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 19:33:42 GMT)
Senators back Humetewa's nomination for U.S. attorney
U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., are backing President Bush's nomination of Diane Humetewa as U.S. attorney for Arizona, and are asking the Senate Judiciary Committee to expedite the process. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:01:03 GMT)
Hopi lawyer nominated for U.S. Attorney post
PHOENIX (AP) — President Bush on Thursday nominated Diane J. Humetewa, a member of the Hopi Indian tribe, to serve as the next U.S. attorney for Arizona. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:33:11 GMT)
TV interview with Stephen Grant's lawyer may jeopardize trial
In what could be a violation of a court-issued gag order, the lawyer for murder suspect Stephen Grant has given an interview to WXYZ-TV (Channel 7), a move that could - at minimum - delay Grant's Nov. 27 trial. Channel 7 is promoting the interview -- which refers to Grant as a "confessed killer" - on its Web site, on television and on the radio. This comes just as the court has begun mailing ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:43:53 GMT)
Did Grant attorney violate gag order?
A Macomb County Circuit Court judge is looking into whether the attorney for accused murderer Stephen Grant acted properly by giving an interview to a Detroit television station less than two weeks before Grant is to stand trial for killing and dismembering his wife, Tara. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:59:37 GMT)
Attorney says deal to pay DA's judgement hammered out
An attorney for plaintiffs who won a $3.3 million court judgment from the the New Orleans District Attorney's office says a settlement appears to have been worked out. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:04:12 GMT)
Lawyer Says James Brown Estate Missing Big Money
A lawyer for the family of James Brown says that the late soul singer's estate has significantly less money than it should. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:39:19 GMT)
Attorney: Deal to pay DA's judgment appears to be hammered out
NEW ORLEANS -- A deal to settle the $3.4 million court judgment hanging over the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office appears to have been brokered in a late night meeting, an... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:49:13 GMT)
NH attorney general investigates anti-Romney calls that pretend to be opinion surveys
Republican presidential candidate John McCain calls it "disgraceful and outrageous," while his rival Mitt Romney calls it "un-American." Now, New Hampshire's attorney general has launched an investigation, and everybody's pointing fingers. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:31:16 GMT)
Miami City Attorney Under Investigation
CBS4 has learned more about meals and other items bought by Miami's City Attorney and billed to the taxpayers. Miami City attorney Jorge Fernandez is under investigation by public corruption investigators who are looking at his expense reports. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:45:39 GMT)
Local Attorney Reacts to Celis' Grand Jury Indictment
Local Attorney Thomas J. Henry made people aware of alleged wrongdoings by Mauricio Celis and he feels vindicated the grand jury indicted the law operator. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 01:28:28 GMT)
Man accused of posing as officer, lawyer
CORPUS CHRISTI — A major contributor to Democratic causes and political races was indicted Friday on charges of falsely holding himself out as a lawyer and impersonating a public servant. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 03:41:17 GMT)
Attorney: Pasadena man didn't intend to kill
The Pasadena man whose shooting of two burglary suspects was heard in a dramatic 911 call as they left his neighbor's home did not intend to kill them, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:03:10 GMT)
Local lesson in taser death - lawyer
The death of a Polish national by taser gun at Vancouver Airport should be a wake-up call for all New Zealanders, a leading Auckland lawyer says. Hear Auckland lawyer Marie Dyhrberg's taser warning (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:05:21 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer urges ALP to change migration policy
The lawyer for Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef says the archaic status of Australia's migration laws would not change under a Labor government. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:08:00 GMT)
Rep. Rachel Quintana Hires New Lawyer
After getting charged with forgery, city councilmember Rachel Quintana has hired a new lawyer. Quintana will no longer be represented by candidate for District Attorney Theresa Caballero; instead, Luis Aguilar will now represent Quintana. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:11:12 GMT)
Palin names Fairbanks attorney to Alaska Supreme Court
A Fairbanks attorney has been appointed as a justice on the Alaska Supreme Court. Governor Sarah Palin on Friday named Daniel E. Winfree as the 19th justice ever appointed to the state's highest court. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:50:40 GMT)
He was a prominent Clay County lawyer
Frank M. Scruby, a Clay County lawyer who practiced public and private law for nearly five decades, died Thursday. He was 81. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:58:47 GMT)
Bush Chooses District Judge for 3rd Circuit, With Reed Smith Attorney as Replacement
U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter has been nominated to take a seat on the 3rd Circuit and, in a rare move, President Bush nominated Reed Smith attorney Carolyn Short to replace Pratter on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania bench. Ordinarily, the nomination of a replacement for a district judge who is elevated to the appellate court comes after Senate confirmation. But in Short's case, ... (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:10:20 GMT)
Cozen O'Connor: Lawyer Suing for Sex Discrimination Was Fired for 'Poor Judgment'
Cozen O'Connor has fired back at a woman lawyer who filed a sex discrimination suit against the firm, saying in its formal answer to the suit that she was fired for "poor judgment and poor decision-making" and for continuing to violate firm rules even after she was placed on probation. In the suit, attorney Patricia Biswanger claims the firm employed a double standard by prohibiting her from ... (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:11:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Ammonia Teen Needs Time
A lawyer representing the 16-year-old boy authorities say punctured an ammonia pipeline in Riverview on Monday while drilling for money said he hopes people will "take a deep breath" and allow the boy to recover before pursuing a criminal case. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:15:41 GMT)
Fernandina's new city attorney at work
FERNANDINA BEACH - Tammi Bach took the reins as city attorney Tuesday. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:21:30 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer warns on Rudd
The lawyer of former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef warned protesters at a rally in Brisbane a Rudd Labor government could be just as conservative as the coalition. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:25:38 GMT)
James Brown's firm missing money: lawyer
A company that handles royalties and income for James Brown's estate has significantly less money than it should, a lawyer says. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 06:01:11 GMT)
Attorney general is misusing office in e-mail dispute, administration says
JEFFERSON CITY | Gov. Matt Blunt’s office accused Attorney General Jay Nixon on Friday of launching a “Washington-style” politically motivated investigation of the governor’s administration. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:05:03 GMT)
Big Democrat supporter indicted, charged with posing as lawyer
A major contributor to Democratic causes and political races was indicted Friday on charges of falsely holding himself out as a lawyer and impersonating a public servant. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:34:34 GMT)
'Contract' confounds Gillispie's attorney
Billy Gillispie's seven-year deal to coach Kentucky's basketball team could potentially pay him in excess of $20 million. That UK considers a two-page preliminary memo a sufficient contract flusters Gillispie's attorney. "I'm at a loss, to be honest," Gillispie's Tulsa-based attorney, Stuart Campbell, said yesterday. "I've never experienced this before. That a coach goes into a seven-year deal ... (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:08:26 GMT)
Baca backs two candidates for city attorney
After endorsing Jack Weiss in the 2009 race for city attorney, he urges another lawyer, Carmen Trutanich, to run against him. It must have seemed like a minor coup when Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss secured the backing of Sheriff Lee Baca, the county's top law enforcement officer, for his 2009 campaign for city attorney. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:18:14 GMT)
Bonds' defense: Lawyer may have talked his client into a corner
From the start of the BALCO steroids scandal, Michael Rains, Barry Bonds' aggressive defense lawyer, took a tough line. Bonds never used steroids, Rains declared, and the former Giants star never lied to the grand jury about his drug use. As federal agents... (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:38:03 GMT)
Review tainted: lawyer
An expert review of an Ontario pathologist's work on suspicious child deaths might have been tainted from the start by the involvement of a high-profile lawyer for the wrongly convicted, the pathologist's lawyer charged yesterday. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 09:01:46 GMT)
Govt glosses over trauma of detention, says lawyer
A Melbourne immigration lawyer says people have a right to be properly notified if they are going to be held in a detention centre. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:09:00 GMT)
New Attorney General Mukasey shows savvy
Just a week into the job, Attorney General Michael Mukasey has shown he knows how to stroke political detractors. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 10:36:37 GMT)
Petal attorney says officials failed to give notice of zoning ordinance amendment
PETAL - Petal City Attorney Thomas Tyner said city officials failed to give appropriate notice of a zoning ordinance amendment, which he deemed "vague and unenforceable," according to a letter to Mayor Carl Scott dated Nov. 1. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 11:06:13 GMT)
Dealership buys nearby homes: MacMulkin attorney says it's a "good business decision"; some residents refuse to sell
NASHUA -- MacMulkin Chevrolet has bought "a couple of homes" in the neighborhood that lies in the hotbed of opposition to expanding its dealership, according to an attorney who represents the dealership. ... - By PATRICK MEIGHAN Telegraph Staff (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:04:24 GMT)
Storey County hires a new deputy district attorney who will start Monday
Storey County will have a new deputy district attorney on Monday when Laura Louise Grant is sworn in at the county justice court. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:11:21 GMT)
Lawyer-client immunity debated in court
BOSTON - A Central Massachusetts immigration lawyer who signed a naturalization application with substantial omissions came under fire yesterday in U.S. District Court. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:12:16 GMT)
Rubin returns to law firm, ends term as county attorney
Laurence K. Rubin on Friday spent his final day as Erie County attorney and will soon return to the law firm Kavinoky Cook LLP, officials said. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:48:26 GMT)
Storey County hires a new deputy district attorney who will start Monday
Storey County will have a new deputy district attorney on Monday when Laura Louise Grant is sworn in at the county justice court. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:11:12 GMT)
Nand Lal accuses lawyer of manipulating his statement
Nand Lal, father of Payal, a victim of Nithari serial killings, today charged his lawyer Khalid Khan with having 'manipulated' his statement given against Maninder singh Pandher to a CBI court in July this year. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:26:51 GMT)
Late attorney remembered for philanthropic spirit
It's tough to tell what William W. Schooley Jr. would accomplish in his lifetime from the 1940s photo of him gracing the wall of the Granite City Sports Hall of Fame: his becoming an all-star football player, his graduating from West Point, his service in Korea, his election as County Bar president, his successful four decades as an attorney. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 18:46:06 GMT)
Brown's attorney said voters' trust in client not misplaced
An attorney for Autauga County coroner Billy Brown said his client is not guilty of the ethics and theft charges announced by Attorney General Troy King and claims they are... (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:06:22 GMT)
N.H. attorney general investigates anti-Romney calls
CONCORD, N.H. New Hampshires attorney general is investigating phone calls to voters that pretend to be opinion polls but then undercut presidential contender Mitt Romney and his Mormon faith and make favorable statements about Republican rival John McCain. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:56:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Evidence Found Not Convicted Man's DNA
The lawyer for convicted murderer Timothy Masters says DNA found near the victim does not match his client. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:11:19 GMT)
Lawyer for convicted murderer says DNA found at scene does not his client's
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The lawyer for convicted murderer Timothy Masters says DNA found near victim Peggy Hettrick in 1999 does not match his client. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:21:22 GMT)
Aaberg will run for county attorney
The race that was an uncontested one up until two weeks ago now has three candidates - Thomas Aaberg has announced his intention to run for Wise County Attorney, joining candidates Marilyn Belew and James Stainton. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:35:37 GMT)
Palin names Fairbanks lawyer to Alaska Supreme Court
Associated Press - November 17, 2007 3:44 PM ET FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) - Governor Palin has named Fairbanks lawyer Daniel Winfree to the Alaska Supreme Court. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:54:48 GMT)
Lawyer for convicted murderer says DNA found at scene does not match his client's
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - The lawyer for convicted murderer Timothy Masters says DNA found near victim Peggy Hettrick in 1999 does not match his client. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:51:22 GMT)
Lawyer Says Feds Willing to Review New Evidence
West Memphis (AP) - The federal Justice Department concluded that there was no criminal violation of 12-year-old DeAuntae Farrow's civil rights. Farrow was fatally shot by police in June, is willing to review new evidence, a lawyer says. (Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:52:31 GMT)
Lawyer for convicted murderer says DNA found at scene does not match client's
BOULDER (AP) - The lawyer for convicted murderer Timothy Masters says DNA found near victim Peggy Hettrick at the scene of the 1987 crime in Fort Collins does not match his client. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:08:15 GMT)
Lawyer Says Feds Willing To Review New Evidence
WEST MEMPHIS -- The federal Justice Department, which concluded that there was no criminal violation of 12-year-old DeAuntae Farrow's civil rights when he was fatally shot by police in June, is willing to review new evidence, a lawyer says. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:09:18 GMT)
Lawyer: New fingerprints found in Knox case
ROME -- New, bloody fingerprints have been discovered on the pillow of a British student found slain in her bedroom in the Italian university town of Perugia earlier this month, a lawyer for the victim's family said Saturday. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:57:02 GMT)
Attorney to build Apollo team
Robert Moya, a longtime Phoenix corporate attorney was just named General Counsel of University of Phoenix parent Apollo Group. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 02:37:27 GMT)
Caldwell projected winner of Louisiana attorney general race
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti, the Associated Press... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:34:13 GMT)
Caldwell elected State Attorney General
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti, the Associated Press projected. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:54:52 GMT)
Bonds' lawyer says prosecutors set up player for 'perjury trap'
Federal prosecutors brought criminal charges against Barry Bonds as a desperate move to save face after spending several years and million of dollars investigating the slugger, said Bonds' lawyer, Michael Rains. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:22:29 GMT)
Caldwell claims victory in Louisiana attorney general race
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Democrat James “Buddy” Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general’s race today, easily beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:23:31 GMT)
A 'Trying' old lawyer; a warm, funny story
The final year in the life of the Philadelphia aristocrat who was U.S. attorney general for most of World War II would hardly seem to be grist for compelling theater in 2007. But a play about a crusty and cranky old lawyer butting heads with a ... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:47:24 GMT)
Caldwell claims victory in Louisiana attorney general race
Associated Press - November 17, 2007 11:44 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, easily beating a Republican to... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:47:45 GMT)
Caldwell easily wins Louisiana attorney general race
Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, easily beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti. With all but seven of 3,967 precincts reporting, Caldwell led Royal Alexander 67 percent to 33 percent. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:06:43 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Paulose denies allegations in online article
MINNEAPOLIS — U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Rachel Paulose has denied allegations that she made racially disparaging comments about one employee, and she disputed details surrounding the alleged mishandling of classified documents, according to an online article written by an attorney who says he is Paulose’s friend. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:15:59 GMT)
Caldwell elected Louisiana attorney general
Buddy Caldwell, a longtime district attorney in northeast Louisiana, tonight won easy election to be the state's new attorney general. Caldwell, D-Tallulah, defeated Republican Shreveport lawyer and political newcomer Royal Alexander. With 99 percent of precincts reporting, Caldwell had 67 percent of the vote to 33 percent for Alexander. Caldwell (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:17:09 GMT)
Caldwell easily wins Louisiana attorney general race
BATON ROUGE, La. -- Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, easily beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:19:03 GMT)
DRC drops pipeline lawyer, out of funds
BISMARCK — Landowners who intervened to oppose the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline have run out of funds for lawyer fees and their attorneys have withdrawn from the case. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:59:26 GMT)
'BUDDY' CALDWELL IS LOUISIANA'S NEW ATTORNEY GENERAL
BATON ROUGE -- Louisianians elected Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell as the state's attorney general Saturday, giving the veteran district attorney from Tallulah an overwhelming runoff victory over Republican Royal Alexander in a race that seemed to lose steam once voters had dispatched controversial incumbent Charles Foti in the primary. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 06:43:37 GMT)
Attorney says voters’ trust in coroner not misplaced
PRATTVILLE (AP) — An attorney for Autauga County coroner Billy Brown said his client is not guilty of the ethics and theft charges announced by Attorney General Troy King and claims they are politically motivated to keep him from running for sheriff. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 07:44:49 GMT)
Attorney general's slot goes to Caldwell
A longtime northeast Louisiana district attorney Saturday to become the next attorney general. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:03:36 GMT)
Miami attorney named chairman of state elections commission
Gov. Charlie Crist has named Miami attorney Jorge L. Cruz-Bustillo, 44, to head the Florida Elections Commission. The Cuban American has been a member of the commission since 2005. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:15:04 GMT)
Lawyer-client immunity debated in court
BOSTON - A Central Massachusetts immigration lawyer who signed a naturalization application with substantial omissions came under fire yesterday in U.S. District Court. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:29:24 GMT)
Lawyer Says Feds Willing To Review New Evidence
WEST MEMPHIS -- The federal Justice Department, which concluded that there was no criminal violation of 12-year-old DeAuntae Farrow's civil rights when he was fatally shot by police in June, is willing to review new evidence, a lawyer says. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:42:14 GMT)
Caldwell Becomes Louisiana's Next Attorney General
Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, easily beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti. Caldwell beat Royal Alexander 67 percent to 33 percent, according to returns from all precincts. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:46:53 GMT)
Bay Area lawyer, aviation law expert Stephen Kenney dies of cancer
Stephen Kenney, a highly regarded Bay Area trial lawyer and nationally recognized expert in aviation law, died of pancreatic cancer Nov. 2 at UCSF Medical Center. He was 62. Mr. Kenney, of Larkspur, was a founding partner of the San Francisco law firm Kenney &... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:57:06 GMT)
Caldwell new attorney general
BATON ROUGE - Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell won the Louisiana attorney general's race on Saturday, easily beating a Republican to succeed incumbent Charles Foti. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:58:11 GMT)
Lawyer says Bonds 'told them like it is'
Federal prosecutors brought criminal charges against Barry Bonds as a desperate move to save face after spending several years and millions of dollars investigating the slugger, said Bonds' lawyer, Michael Rains. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:52:29 GMT)
Buddy Caldwell Wins the Attorney General's Race
Louisiana will have a new attorney general come January. Democrat Buddy Caldwell enjoyed a comfortable lead throughout election night. He ended up winning with a whopping 67% of the vote over Republican Royal Alexander. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:16:48 GMT)
Bush plan for Patriot Act illegal, lawyer says
PORTLAND -- An Oregon lawyer who won a ruling that provisions of the USA Patriot Act are unconstitutional has urged Congress to resist Bush administration efforts to overhaul a law requiring oversight of government surveillance. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:18:51 GMT)
Westerly Road Status In Doubt, Attorney Says
Westerly — A preliminary report by attorney Charles Soloveitzik indicates that Fort Road in Watch Hill may indeed be private property and not a town-owned public access as some in town have claimed. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 11:38:52 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Sense of decency' can save Lolit Solis
Actors Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby may still drop libel charges filed against showbiz columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis if she makes a genuine retraction and a real public apology. This was revealed by lawyer Joji Alonso during an interview over ABS-CBN's "The Buzz" on Sunday. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:42:45 GMT)
Hillary Clinton, Obama call for top Pakistani lawyer's release
US presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden are among 38 Senators who have written to Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf urging him to release top lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan, who has been arrested under emergency regulations. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:56:33 GMT)
Attorney General's Cousin Killed In House Fire
The cousin of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley was killed in a house fire in Hyannis on Friday night. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 14:57:02 GMT)
Cousin of state Attorney General killed in fire
Joan Nelson, a lawyer and 54-year-old cousin of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley dies in a house fire. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 15:28:27 GMT)
Cousin of state Attorney General killed in fire
BOSTON A first cousin of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley dies in a house fire. Hyannis fire officials say the blaze broke out just after 11 p.m. Friday night... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:13:59 GMT)
Cousin Of State Attorney General Killed In Fire
A first cousin of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley was killed in a fast-moving fire on the Cape early Friday night. More Massachusetts News (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 16:31:00 GMT)
MyFox Boston | Cousin of State Attorney General Killed in Fire
BOSTON -- A first cousin of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley dies in a house fire. Hyannis fire officials say the blaze broke out just after 11 p.m. Friday night and quickly engulfed the one family home. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:17:55 GMT)
Attorney Takes Sworn Testimony about Alleged Abuse by WM Officers
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WHBQ FOX13 myfoxmemphis.com) -– -- The attorney for DeAunta Farrow's family says West Memphis police officers have a violent history with the African American community. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:58:00 GMT)
Peterson's lawyer disputes findings that Savio was murdered
CHICAGO (AP) - Drew Peterson's lawyer is questioning an autopsy conducted on the body of the ex-Bolingbrook police officer's third wife. The autopsy on Kathleen Savio was performed by former New York City chief medical examiner Michael Baden. It was performed for Savio's family. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:37:16 GMT)
Report: Attorney says Bonds 'set up'
His attorney claims Barry Bonds was set up by a "perjury trap" by federal prosecutors. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 18:53:10 GMT)
Report: Attorney says Bonds 'set up'
His attorney claims Barry Bonds was set up by a perjury trap by federal prosecutors. Michael Rains told the San Jose Mercury News baseball's home run king did not lie to a federal grand jury probing the BALCO steroid ring. Documents were filed Thursday ... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:15:47 GMT)
Report: Attorney says Bonds 'set up'
His attorney claims Barry Bonds was set up by a "perjury trap" by federal prosecutors. Michael Rains told the San Jose Mercury News baseball's home run king did not lie to a federal grand jury probing the BALCO steroid ring. Documents were filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in San Francisco in connection with Bonds' Dec. 4, 2003, grand jury appearance. Bonds told the grand jury he did not ... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:03:27 GMT)
Drew Peterson Lawyer Rejects Autopsy Finding
CHICAGO (AP) _ A lawyer representing Drew Peterson disputes the findings of an autopsy on a former Bolingbrook police officer's third wife that concluded woman was murdered. (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:10:44 GMT)
Supreme Court lawyer says CBI threatened him
Ghaziabad: A lawyer representing the widow of Nithari case main witness Jatin Sarkar, whose body was recovered from a river in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district, on Sunday claimed he was threatened by the CBI to withdraw the case . ... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 22:20:52 GMT)
Small business: Attorney, adviser, secret-keeper
He knows your business dealings, your family secrets. He could be a priest. A psychologist. Or a character in a new HBO series. Such drama might seem far removed from the world of Christopher Hunt, an attorney who specializes in estate planning. Yet his work often involves delving into intimate details of both a company and a family. That's because a good part of his practice is helping clients ... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:04:23 GMT)
Attorney: Officials to take 5th in voting irregularities case
Associated Press - November 18, 2007 6:34 PM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - An attorney says three Wilkinson County officials will take the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify in a bizarre election... (Sun, 18 Nov 2007 23:47:21 GMT)
Ex-Cop's Lawyer Disputes Autopsy Report
Lawyer for Ill. Ex-Cop With Missing Wife Disputes Finding That 3rd Spouse Was Killed (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:43 GMT)
Attorney: Officials to take 5th in voting irregularities case
Three Wilkinson County officials will take the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify in a bizarre election challenge that involves claims of voting irregularities, intimidation and racial overtones in the Democratic primary, an attorney said. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:16:34 GMT)
Attorney: Officials to take 5th in voting irregularities case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - An attorney says three Wilkinson County officials will take the Fifth Amendment if asked to testify in a bizarre election challenge. Sheriff Reginald Jackson, Circuit Clerk Mon (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:47:21 GMT)
MyFox Boston | Peterson's Lawyer Disputes Findings That Savio Was Murdered
CHICAGO -- A lawyer representing Drew Peterson on Sunday questioned an autopsy conducted on the body of the former Bolingbrook police officer's third wife that concluded woman was murdered. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:47:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Alaska priest abuse deal reached
A Roman Catholic religious order has agreed to pay $50 million to more than 100 Alaska Natives who allege sexual abuse by Jesuit priests, a lawyer for the accusers said Sunday. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:57:32 GMT)
Rape Victim’s Lawyer Refuses to Give In
JEDDAH, 19 November 2007 — The lawyer representing a Saudi rape victim in Qatif has criticized the second ruling issued by the Kingdom’s Higher Court of Justice doubling the woman’s punishment to 200 lashes and six months in jail, saying that the ruling “sums up the major problems that the Saudi judiciary faces.” (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:13:50 GMT)
Ex-cop's lawyer disputes autopsy report
An attorney for a former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his current wife disputed Sunday a renowned pathologist's recent conclusion that one of the man's previous wives had been killed, not accidentally drowned. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 02:29:27 GMT)
Jesuits to pay $50M in sex abuse case, plaintiffs' lawyer says
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) -- A Roman Catholic religious order has agreed to pay $50 million to more than 100 Alaskans who allege sexual abuse by Jesuit priests, a lawyer for the accusers said Sunday. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:19:20 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Sense of decency' can save Lolit Solis
Actors Piolo Pascual and Sam Milby may still drop libel charges filed against showbiz columnist and talent manager Lolit Solis if she makes a genuine retraction and a real public apology. This was revealed by lawyer Joji Alonso during an interview over ABS-CBN's "The Buzz" on Sunday. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:23:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Priests, Alaska Natives settle abuse case
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA - A Roman Catholic religious order has agreed to pay $50 million to more than 100 Alaska Natives who allege sexual abuse by Jesuit priests, a lawyer for the accusers said Sunday. The settlement with the Oregon Province of the Society of Jesus is the largest one yet against a Catholic religious order, said Anchorage lawyer Ken Roosa, who called it "a great day" for the 110 ... (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 03:38:41 GMT)
Attorney Kevin Weiss known as the go-to guy for appeals
Attorney Kevin Weiss's career path into law didn't start off on the usual track. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 05:04:16 GMT)
Cousin of Attorney General Coakley killed in fire
Attorney General's cousin killed in fire (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:10:38 GMT)
Camden attorney Sanford charged with improperly overseeing non-profit auto museum †Attorney General seeks over ...
CAMDEN †A local attorney is being sued by the State of Maine for over half a million dollars, money it claims his law firm improperly received for expenses associated with a non-profit auto museum of which he is president. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 07:04:47 GMT)
Cozen O'Connor: Lawyer Suing for Sex Discrimination Was Fired for 'Poor Judgment'
Cozen O'Connor has fired back at a woman lawyer who filed a sex discrimination suit against the firm, saying in its formal answer to the suit that she was fired for "poor judgment and poor decision-making" and for continuing to violate firm rules even after she was placed on probation. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:03:08 GMT)
Attorney for widow decries suspicion
The attorney for Wendy E. Bookler, who found her husband dead Wednesday in their Tredyffrin Township home, said yesterday that the "grieving widow" had nothing to do with the death. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:25:38 GMT)
Birmingham school attorney plans to sue for tax money
Bessemer school board attorney David Sullivan said he is prepared to draft litigation to collect approximately $3.4 million in sales tax the Bessemer City Council owes the school system. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 09:42:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Savio's death shouldn't be 'a source of entertainment'
Drew Peterson's lawyer is questioning a private autopsy last week that concluded the death of Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio, was a homicide. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:13:56 GMT)
Peterson's lawyer disputes autopsy findings
CHICAGO -- A lawyer representing Drew Peterson on Sunday questioned an autopsy conducted on the body of the former Bolingbrook police officer's third wife that concluded woman was murdered. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:17:57 GMT)
Sentencing for Metro East lawyer set today
EAST ST. LOUIS -- Gary Peel, a Metro East lawyer convicted of bankruptcy, fraud, obstruction of justice and child pornography, faces up to 40 years in prison at his sentencing today in federal court. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:40:57 GMT)
Attorney Stephen Yagman to be sentenced for fraud
Prosecutors want a federal judge to send Venice civil rights attorney Stephen Yagman to prison for at least nine years when he is sentenced today for financial crimes, including tax evasion and bankruptcy fraud. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:43:16 GMT)
Attorney to appeal sentence over bashing
Queensland Attorney-General Kerry Shine will seek a longer sentence for a man found guilty of bashing his girlfriend to death. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:31:22 GMT)
AG, City Attorney, seek suit against toy companies
The California attorney general and Los Angeles city attorney said they would file a lawsuit today against Mattel, Toys R Us, others over lead. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:42:56 GMT)
Ca. Attorney General Files Suit Against Mattel Inc., Toys R Us
The California attorney general and Los Angeles city attorney said they would file a lawsuit today against Mattel Inc., Toys R Us Inc. and 18 other companies over products that... (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 16:57:26 GMT)
Report: Julianna Margulies Marries Attorney Beau
The "ER" actress, 41, married her attorney beau Keith Lieberthal on Nov. 10, People magazine reported. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:56:41 GMT)
Broadcast of Khadr tape is outrageous: lawyer
The lawyer of detained Canadian terror suspect Omar Khadr says it's outrageous that CBS News has broadcast a tape of his client allegedly building explosives. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:08:10 GMT)
Trial date set for Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow 1:17 PM CT
Longtime Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow faces a jury trial in March in Dallas on charges of tampering with a government record, forgery and theft. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:41:01 GMT)
Lawyer tells of letter to detectives in Fox case
The day after 3-year-old Riley Fox of Wilmington was murdered, a lawyer sent Will County sheriff's detectives a letter asking them not speak to the Fox family without an attorney present, according to federal court testimony on Monday. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:12:39 GMT)
60 Minutes footage outrages Khadr's lawyer
Omar Khadr's Canadian lawyer has blasted CBS News for airing never-before-seen tape that supposedly shows the 21-year-old constructing explosives, saying the footage from a 60 Minutes special subtitled "The Youngest Terrorist?" violated a court ban. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:14:28 GMT)
Calif. attorney general files lawsuit against toy makers, retailers
California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Monday filed a lawsuit against 20 companies for manufacturing or selling toys with "unlawful quantities of lead." (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:36:23 GMT)
60 Minutes footage outrages Khadr's lawyer
Omar Khadr's Canadian lawyer has blasted CBS News for airing never-before-seen tape that supposedly shows the 21-year-old constructing explosives. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:56:49 GMT)
Lawyer for Peterson expects no charges
A lawyer representing a former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his wife said Monday he does not believe his client will face charges stemming from the investigation. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:57:44 GMT)
LaGrotta's Attorney Speaks Out On AG Charges
The attorney for former State Representative Frank LaGrotta of New Castle is speaking out. LaGrotta was arraigned last week in Harrisburg on two criminal counts of conflict of interest. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:26:40 GMT)
Embattled attorney to leave Minnesota post
Rachel Paulose, the embattled U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be leaving the post to take a position at the Justice Department in Washington, (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:28:58 GMT)
Prosecutors: Grant's Lawyer Violated Gag Order
The Macomb County prosecutors have filed several motions requesting that the lawyer for murder suspect Stephen Grant be found in contempt of court and be removed from the case, after they said he violated a gag order in a TV interview. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:31:01 GMT)
60 Minutes footage outrages Khadr's lawyer
Omar Khadr's Canadian lawyer has blasted CBS News for airing never-before-seen tape that supposedly shows the 21-year-old constructing explosives. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 21:41:56 GMT)
Macomb prosecutor seeks to have Grant trial delayed, attorney removed
MOUNT CLEMENS --Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith today filed a motion seeking to have Stephen Grant's attorney removed from the case and held in contempt of court. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:29:27 GMT)
U.S. attorney being moved to Washington
Rachel Paulose, the embattled U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be leaving the post to take a position at the Justice Department in Washington, the department confirmed Monday. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 22:48:28 GMT)
Lawyer for Peterson expects no charges
A lawyer representing a former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his wife said Monday he does not believe his client will face charges stemming from the investigation. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:33:13 GMT)
Controversial U.S. attorney leaving Minn. post
WASHINGTON — Rachel Paulose, the embattled U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be leaving the post to take a position at the Justice Department in Washington, according to a Bush administration official and congressional aide. (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:47:14 GMT)
Lawyer for Peterson expects no charges
A lawyer representing a former police officer suspected in the disappearance of his wife said Monday he does not believe his client will face charges stemming from the investigation. Speaking on NBC's "Today" show, lawyer Joel Brodsky also criticized the media for their coverage of Drew Peterson, who resigned as a Bolingbrook police sergeant after his 23-year-old fourth wife, Stacy, vanished ... (Mon, 19 Nov 2007 23:47:39 GMT)
State attorney general sues toy companies, others over lead exposure
California's attorney general sued a who's who of toy manufacturers, retailers and department stores Monday, alleging that they knowingly exposed individuals to lead and failed to warn consumers about the health hazard in violation of Proposition 65. Attorney General Jerry Brown filed an 11-page complaint Monday against 20 companies, including Mattel, Fisher-Price, Wal-Mart, Target, Sears, ... (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:03:13 GMT)
Family's lawyer says Balibo 5 buried together
The lawyer representing the family of one of the Balibo five says he is satisfied that all the men were buried together. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:08:00 GMT)
Minn. US Attorney Moving to Washington
Rachel Paulose, the embattled U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be leaving the post to take a position at the Justice Department in Washington, ending a tenure marked by complaints about her management style. She will become counselor to the assistant attorney general in the Justice Department's office of legal policy, department spokesman Brian Roehrkasse said in an e-mail statement. ... (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:15:00 GMT)
Minn. U.S. attorney leaving to advise Mukasey
The U.S. attorney for Minnesota, Rachel Paulose, has been reassigned to Washington to advise Attorney General Michael Mukasey, Bush administration officials said today. She has been under fire for allegedly mishandling classified information and was accused of making racist and... (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:21:17 GMT)
Minn. US attorney moving to Washington
Rachel Paulose, the embattled U.S. attorney for Minnesota, will be leaving the post to take a position at the Justice Department in Washington, ending a tenure marked by complaints about her management style. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:32:45 GMT)
Attorney For Richard Roberts Expects He'll be Reinstated
The majority of the faculty at Oral Roberts University surveyed at a meeting on Monday does not believe that Richard Roberts should continue as president. The News On 6’s Ashli Sims reports 80% of the faculty polled were not in favor of Richard Roberts returning to the helm. The president’s attorney, however, remains optimistic that Richard Roberts will once again lead the university. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:07:35 GMT)
APBS' banks also gambled: Lawyer
SINGAPORE: He gambled big and lost. And the four foreign banks suing Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) did exactly the same as its former finance manager Chia Teck Leng, according to the company's defence lawyer Davinder Singh. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:17:55 GMT)
U.S. Attorney for Minnesota to Leave Post
Rachel K. Paulose, the U.S. attorney for Minnesota who sparked staff rebellions and a federal probe into her handling of classified information, is resigning to return to the Justice Department's Washington headquarters, department officials said yesterday. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:44:53 GMT)
11th Circuit Upholds Lawyer's Conspiracy Conviction
The 11th Circuit has affirmed the felony convictions of now-disbarred Florida lawyer Donald Frank Mintmire, who was sentenced to 21 months in prison for conspiring with a Georgia attorney to obstruct government inquiries into two companies. A criminal defense attorney not involved in the case called it a cautionary tale for lawyers, adding, "There's zealously representing their clients, and ... (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 05:11:01 GMT)
Lawyer gets 12 years in fraud, porn case
EAST ST. LOUIS — Gary Peel, a former lawyer at the powerful Lakin Law Firm in Wood River, was sentenced Monday to 12 years in federal prison for attempting to blackmail his ex-wife with decades-old nude photos of her teenage sister. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:26:26 GMT)
Attorney for widow decries suspicion
The attorney for Wendy E. Bookler, who found her husband dead Wednesday in their Tredyffrin Township home, said yesterday that the "grieving widow" had nothing to do with the death. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 06:39:07 GMT)
11th Circuit Upholds Lawyer's Conspiracy Conviction
The 11th Circuit has affirmed the felony convictions of now-disbarred Florida lawyer Donald Frank Mintmire, who was sentenced to 21 months in prison for conspiring with a Georgia attorney to obstruct government inquiries into two companies. (Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:02:20 GMT)
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