Attorney News Dec 2007
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Clemens enlists attorney to fight steroid allegations
After being implicated of steroids use in the report former Senator George Mitchell released this afternoon, Roger Clemens has enlisted the services of powerful Houston attorney Rusty Hardin to defend him from the accusations. (Thu, 13 Dec 2007 23:19:41 GMT)
Attorney says man didn't kill Baby Grace
The attorney for a Texas man accused of killing 2-year-old Riley Ann Sawyers says his client did not kill the girl known as Baby Grace, who is his stepchild. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:43:02 GMT)
Malaysian Bar sued for RM2m by lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer filed a RM2 million suit against the Malaysian Bar for initiating a committal proceeding against him but not pursuing it further. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:28:31 GMT)
Attorney General: Pakistan to lift state of emergency on Dec. 15
Pakistan's Attorney General Malik Mohammad Qayyum said Thursday the state of emergency would be lifted on Dec. 15 and five presidential orders would be issued the same day. The official APP news agency quoted Qayyum as saying that ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 01:41:59 GMT)
Attorney says Clemens has been 'slandered'
The attorney for superstar pitcher Roger Clemens said Thursday his client had been "slandered" by baseball's investigation into steroid use. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:13:12 GMT)
Attorney General Seeks Permission To File In Oklahoma Case
ROGERS - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Thursday he would seek permission to file a brief in Oklahoma's federal lawsuit against Arkansas-based poultry companies. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:30:03 GMT)
Fearing Class Action, Carrier Removes Lawyer's Dental-Bill Suit to Federal Court
Eric Katz, a New Jersey lawyer who won a $45 million class action settlement last year from Horizon Blue Cross, is suing the carrier in small claims court for not paying his $462 dental bill. And the carrier, saying it fears the suit may be a prelude to another class action, has hired McCarter & English, the state's largest firm, to make a federal case out of it. Given Katz's history, it's not ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:14:38 GMT)
No Insurance Coverage for Lawyer Who Committed Suicide After Being Accused of Stealing Client Funds
A legal malpractice insurer has no duty to defend or indemnify Pennsylvania lawyer Michael J. Hanft, who allegedly stole more than $780,000 from his clients and gambled much of it away before committing suicide when he learned that he was under investigation, a federal judge has ruled. In his opinion, U.S. District Judge John E. Jones III said that the case involved "the tragic circumstances ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:14:58 GMT)
Deposed Pak CJ named lawyer of the year
Lahore, Dec 14 (ANI): The US-based National Law Journal has named deposed Pakistan Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry as its lawyer of the year. Reportpress.com quoted the journal as saying that Justice Chaudhry is not a household name in the US, but we think he should be the lawyer of the year. He has become an international symbol of an independent judiciary and resistance to the ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:35:47 GMT)
Lawyer says landlord now missing
SPRINGFIELD - The city is seeking to force a Weston landlord to pay $50,000 toward repairs of 19 rental properties in Springfield, but the landlord's lawyer said he has been unable to find his client and no longer wants to represent him. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:30:59 GMT)
Suspended S.F. Supervisor Ed Jew drops 2nd defense attorney
A second attorney for suspended San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew has parted ways with the embattled lawmaker, citing "irreconcilable differences" in the legal defense strategy. Steven Gruel represented Jew in U.S. District Court, where he faces federal... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 08:59:42 GMT)
Ex-lawyer runs afoul of law again
AUBURN - A former Skowhegan lawyer sentenced to prison for bilking his grandfather's estate out of more than $150,000 is due back in court after allegedly failing to repay the stolen money as planned. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:08:53 GMT)
Attorney: Town followed posting requirements
LIVERMORE - The town followed proper posting procedures for an Oct. 24 special town meeting for voters to consider a dangerous dog ordinance, the town's attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 10:13:02 GMT)
Local lawyer who concocted kidnap may be charged today
The Toledo lawyer who lied about being kidnapped last week is expected to be charged today with a misdemeanor for filing a false police report, police said. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:04:47 GMT)
U.S. attorney ends oversight of UMDNJ
The U.S. Attorney's Office will end its two-year oversight of the state's health sciences university, saying progress has been made in routing out corruption, political interference, mismanagement and waste. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:18:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Feds Violated Kerik's Rights In Corruption Probe
Federal prosecutors have violated one-time New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik's rights in his corruption case by improperly questioning his former lawyer, his current lawyer said. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:11:06 GMT)
Learning about anti-profiling ordinances :Attorney who crafted Detroit law speaks to some city officials, community ...
SOUTH BEND -- Middle Eastern and Latino people were the biggest targets for racial profiling in Detroit, said Richard J. Bowers Jr., an attorney who crafted a city ordinance that bans profiling. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:11:31 GMT)
Disbarred attorney sentenced to prison for scamming women
A disbarred attorney accused of scamming women in nine states of more than $1 million was sentenced to 5 years in Illinois prison Thursday for operating a financial crimes enterprise, according to the Cook County state's attorney's office. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:43:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Feds Violated Kerik's Rights in Probe
Bernard Kerik's lawyer says federal prosecutors have violated his rights in his corruption case by improperly questioning his former lawyer. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:01:55 GMT)
Attorney says stepdad did not kill little girl
HOUSTON -- An attorney for the stepfather accused of killing the toddler known as "Baby Grace" said Thursday that his client didn't kill the girl, and ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:07:26 GMT)
Attorney General wants more answers on 287(g)
ROGERS — Days after a federal operation in cooperation with local law enforcement netted 19 arrests following raids of four Acambaro restaurants and other properties owned by the Reyes family, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin Mc-Daniel said he is still not sold on the program. (Benton County Daily Record) (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:26:36 GMT)
Lawyer Denies Sex Assault By N.J. State Troopers
A lawyer speaking for seven state troopers who have been suspended with pay while authorities investigate a woman's claim that she was sexually assaulted by a group of men she met in a bar has denied that his clients attacked the woman. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:26:54 GMT)
LR attorney receives FBI leadership award
When Bud Whetstone heard that the FBI was asking about him, the Little Rock attorney and philanthropist joked that it was “either really good news or really bad news.” As the recipient of the 2007 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award, Whetstone, 65, said Thursday that it turned out to be great news, mostly because it will force him to work harder on behalf of disadvantaged children and ... (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:31:17 GMT)
Lawyer for Clemens assails uncorroborated charges
Roger Clemens, considered one of the best pitchers in baseball history, adamantly denied the Mitchell report's accusations that he used steroids and human growth hormone, according to his Houston lawyer. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:08:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Kerik's rights violated in probe
Federal prosecutors violated the rights of one-time New York Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik by improperly questioning his former lawyer, his current lawyer said. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:30:40 GMT)
Alberto Gonzalez: Lawyer of the Year?
American Bar Association mag crowns former A.G. nation's most newsworthy lawyer. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:56:40 GMT)
Pregnant attorney charged in kidnapping hoax
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- A pregnant attorney who police said made up a story about being kidnapped was charged Friday with making false alarms. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:39:59 GMT)
Illinois Attorney General Investigates Countrywide
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has launched an investigation into the business practices of the nation's biggest mortgage lender and said yesterday that the office may expand its probe into how homeowners were approved for mortgages far beyond their means. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:50:06 GMT)
Attorney charged in fake abduction case
A pregnant attorney who police said made up a story about being kidnapped was charged Friday with making false alarms. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:18:06 GMT)
Britney Spears' Deposition No-Show Was 'Willful,' Lawyer Says; Plus GZA, 50 Cent, Tom Morello, Slash & More, In For ...
Kevin Federline's lawyer is planning to ask the court for "some kind of remedy" following Britney Spears' no-show at her court-ordered deposition on Wednesday. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:27:16 GMT)
SoCal lawyer gets jail for paying bail bondsmen for clients
A prominent defense lawyer and associate of indicted Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $10,000 on Friday for paying bail bondsmen to send him clients. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:18:05 GMT)
Nunavut Tourism takes Liberal candidate, lawyer to court over domain name
Nunavut Tourism has named a federal Liberal candidate and an Iqaluit lawyer as defendants in a lawsuit over a website domain name. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:49:48 GMT)
Lawyer calls for Spears to be punished
The lawyer for Britney Spears' ex-husband says he plans to ask the court to punish the pop star for calling in sick to her court-ordered deposition. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:25:31 GMT)
High-Profile O.C. Lawyer Gets Jail Time
An Orange County defense lawyer known for his aggressive courtroom tactics was sentenced Friday to six months in jail for paying a bail bonds firm to send clients his way. Joseph Gerard Cavallo, 52, also was placed on three years probation and fined $10,000. He is to report to jail March 7. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:48:03 GMT)
Morrison resigns as Kansas attorney general
Paul Morrison is out as Kansas attorney general, less than one year into his term as the state's top law man. (Fri, 14 Dec 2007 23:19:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman had consensual sex with 5 troopers
A lawyer representing one of the troopers suspended after a 25-year-old woman alleged she was sexually assaulted last week by members of the state police said any contact with the woman was consensual. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:47:51 GMT)
Homolka is not bound to Canada, says lawyer about report she has left country
MONTREAL - The lawyer for the families of Karla Homolka's victims says he is unaware of a media report that she had left the country for the Caribbean, but notes the convicted schoolgirl killer is not bound to Canada. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 00:53:14 GMT)
Attorney general won't share info from CIA tapes inquiry
Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Friday rejected lawmakers' demands for information as the Justice Department investigates the destruction of tapes showing CIA interrogations of two al Qaeda suspects. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 01:15:51 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Resigns
At a press conference Friday, Kansas' Attorney General Paul Morrison announced his resignation. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:34:22 GMT)
Attorney denies troopers assaulted woman
A lawyer for one of seven state troopers accused of sexual assault while they were off duty said Friday that the activity was consensual, calling the woman's allegations "absurd." Each of the troopers was stunned by the suggestion that anything nonconsensual might have occurred, said attorney Charles J. Sciarra. "What we're saying is that there were adults engaged in consensual adult ... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:56:04 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Resigns Over Extramarital Affair
Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison announced his resignation Friday, days after acknowledging an extramarital affair with a former employee who accused him of sexual harassment and professional misconduct. Linda Carter, former director of administration for the Johnson County district attorney's office, has said she and Morrison had a two-year affair starting in September 2005 -- meaning it ... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:14:48 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison resigns
TOPEKA | Racked by scandal, facing multiple investigations and with calls for his resignation mounting, Attorney General Paul Morrison simply couldn’t hold on any longer. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:15:39 GMT)
Services pending for Tulsa attorney
James C. Lang: A Will Rogers High graduate and founding member of the Sneed Lang law firm, he has also worked as a forest ranger, an FBI agent and an assistant district attorney. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:28:46 GMT)
Bledsoe county attorney fights dismissal
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Bledsoe County Mayor Gregg Ridley last week dismissed County Attorney Howard Upchurch for "conflicts of interest," but Mr. Upchurch says the mayor overstepped his authority. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:29:44 GMT)
Emergency to be lifted by 1 p.m. today: Pak Attorney General
Islamabad, Dec 15 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General Malik Qayyum has said that President Pervez Musharraf will issue a presidential order to lift the emergency by 1 p.m. on Saturday. Musharraf would administer oath to Chief Justice Abdul Hameed Dogar in the afternoon, he said. The CJ would later administer oath to all the Supreme Court judges, Qayyum added. Qayyum also said that Musharraf ... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:33:46 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison resigns
Racked by scandal, facing multiple investigations and with calls for his resignation mounting, Attorney General Paul Morrison simply couldn’t hold on any longer. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:51:22 GMT)
Trial of lawyer fixed for April
THE trial of an Ipoh-based lawyer charged with forgery and cheating over a 2.6ha plot of land in Gurney Drive has been fixed for hearing from April 2 to 4 next year. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:02:31 GMT)
HINDRAF leader's detention violates Malaysian law, says lawyer
Ipoh (Malaysia), Dec.15 (ANI): A lawyer representing HINDRAF leader M. Manoharan has objected to the unconstitutional detention of his client under the country's Internal Security Act (ISA). DAP National Chairman Karpal Singh said the detention order was not done in accordance with Section 73 of the ISA, which required police investigations and recommendations to be given to the Internal ... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 07:26:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman OK'd sex with troopers
The woman accusing as many as seven New Jersey state troopers of sexual assault had consensual sex, not forced, a lawyer speaking for the men said Friday. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:12:31 GMT)
SoCal lawyer gets jail for paying bail bondsmen for clients
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A prominent defense lawyer and associate of indicted Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $10,000 on Friday for paying bail bondsmen to send him clients. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 08:44:29 GMT)
Lawyer says troopers didn't rape
A lawyer representing one of the troopers suspended after a 25-year-old woman alleged she was sexually assaulted last week by members of the state police said any contact with the woman was consensual. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:48:09 GMT)
Zimbabwe's Mugabe suspends attorney general
President Robert Mugabe has suspended Zimbabwe's attorney-general while he is investigated on charges of abusing his office, state radio reported on Saturday. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:06:53 GMT)
U.S. attorney ends oversight of UMDNJ
The U.S. Attorney's Office will end its two-year oversight of the state's health sciences university, saying progress has been made in routing out corruption, political interference, mismanagement and waste. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:37:20 GMT)
Bangor lawyer named Advocate for Justice
BANGOR - Local lawyer Paul W. Chaiken doesn’t like talking about himself. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 11:22:13 GMT)
HINDRAF leader's detention violates Malaysian law, says lawyer
Ipoh (Malaysia), Dec.15 : A lawyer representing HINDRAF leader M. Manoharan has objected to the unconstitutional detention of his client under the country's Internal Security Act (ISA). (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:15:59 GMT)
Attorney general says removal of speaker is up to House
By JOHN MORITZ AUSTIN -- The speaker of the Texas House is a statewide officeholder like the governor or lieutenant governor, but he can be removed from office without the necessity of going through the impeachment process, Attorney General Greg Abbott said late Friday in a long-awaited opinion. Abbott issued the opinion in reply to a request from several House members upset by Speaker Tom ... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:28:59 GMT)
Mugabe suspends Zimbabwe Attorney-General
Zimbabwe state radio is reporting that President Robert Mugabe has suspended the country's attorney-general while he is investigated on charges of abusing his office. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:30:46 GMT)
Zimbabwe attorney suspended
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suspends his attorney general over corruption allegations, reports say. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:11:33 GMT)
As California attorney general, Jerry Brown takes on new crusade to fight global warming
Nearly four decades after entering California politics, Jerry Brown has reinvented himself yet again, this time as a carbon-fighting attorney general. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 17:48:32 GMT)
Federline lawyer: Stop Britney no-shows
Kevin Federline's lawyer says he plans to seek some kind of remedy against Britney Spears for repeatedly failing to show for a Los Angeles deposition.Spears' appointment Wednesday at the law office of Mark Vincent Kaplan was the fourth deposition appointment she has missed in her custody fight with Federline, her ex-husband, over their two children, People reported Saturday.Spears' lawyer said a ... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:01:53 GMT)
Federline lawyer: Stop Britney no-shows
Kevin Federline's lawyer says he plans to seek some kind of remedy against Britney Spears for repeatedly failing to show for a Los Angeles deposition. Spears' appointment Wednesday at the law office of Mark Vincent Kaplan was the fourth deposition appoi... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:10:47 GMT)
Federline lawyer: Stop Britney no-shows
Kevin Federline's lawyer says he plans to seek "some kind of remedy" against Britney Spears for repeatedly failing to show for a Los Angeles deposition. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:12:32 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer Ray Pena receives 18-month suspended sentence
A disbarred Rupert lawyer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence and gave him two years probation. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:34:19 GMT)
Famed attorney told to answer questions
Associated Press - December 15, 2007 3:04 PM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Instead of asking the tough questions in court, this time it appears prominent attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs will have... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:10:46 GMT)
Quebec lawyer alleges she lost NDP candidacy because she is transgendered
MONTREAL - A Quebec City lawyer says the federal New Democratic Party has dumped her as a candidate because she is transgendered. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:25:00 GMT)
Zimbabwe attorney-general suspended: report
Zimbabwe's attorney-general has been suspended on misconduct charges after he met a former banker who is on the police wanted list, a state daily reported Saturday. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:25:32 GMT)
Ed Jew drops another attorney
Suspended Supervisor Ed Jew has dropped his second attorney in just more than two months and will now be represented by one lawyer in several cases pending against him regarding his residency and alleged attempt to extort money from city businesses. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:29:40 GMT)
Quebec lawyer alleges she lost NDP candidacy because she is transgendered
MONTREAL - A Quebec City lawyer says the federal New Democratic Party has dumped her as a candidate because she is transgendered. Micheline Montreuil claims an NDP official told her the party has had a tough time attracting new candidates in the province because of her sexuality. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:38:04 GMT)
Famed Miss. attorney must answer about leaked Katrina documents
JACKSON, Miss. Prominent attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs is accustomed to asking tough questions during high-stakes lawsuits. This time, it appears he'll have to answer a few questions himself. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:50:41 GMT)
Famed Miss. attorney must answer about leaked Katrina documents
Prominent attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs is accustomed to asking tough questions during high-stakes lawsuits. This time, it appears he'll have to answer a few questions himself. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:06:43 GMT)
Famed attorney told to answer questions about leaked Katrina documents
JACKSON, Miss. -- Prominent attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs is accustomed to asking tough questions during high-stakes lawsuits. This time, it appears he'll have to answer a few... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:28:58 GMT)
Transgendered lawyer alleges she lost NDP nomination because of her sexuality
MONTREAL - A lawyer from Quebec City says she was dumped as a federal New Democratic Party candidate because she is transgendered. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 22:51:00 GMT)
Famed attorney told to answer questions
Associated Press - December 15, 2007 5:54 PM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Instead of asking the tough questions in court, this time it appears prominent attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs will have... (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:03:01 GMT)
U.S. attorney ends oversight of UMDNJ
The U.S. Attorney's Office will end its two-year oversight of the state's health sciences university, saying progress has been made in routing out corruption, political interference, mismanagement and waste. (Sat, 15 Dec 2007 23:22:19 GMT)
Lawyer denies sex assault by state troopers
A lawyer speaking for seven state troopers who have been suspended with pay while authorities investigate a woman's claim that she was sexually assaulted by a group of men she met in a bar has denied that his clients attacked the woman. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:42:48 GMT)
Zimbabwe attorney general suspended
President Robert Mugabe suspended Zimbabwe's attorney general and appointed a three-member tribunal to investigate allegations that the state's highest law officer abused his powers, official media reported Saturday. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 02:47:06 GMT)
Zimbabwe Attorney General Suspended
HARARE, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe suspended Zimbabwe's attorney general and appointed a three-member tribunal to investigate allegations that the state's highest law officer abused his powers, official media reported Saturday. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:05:27 GMT)
SoCal lawyer gets jail for paying bail bondsmen for clients
SANTA ANA, Calif. -- A prominent defense lawyer and associate of indicted Orange County Sheriff Michael Carona was sentenced to six months in jail and fined $10,000 on Friday for paying bail bondsmen to send him clients. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:44:29 GMT)
Zimbabwe's Mugabe suspends attorney general
President Robert Mugabe has suspended Zimbabwe's attorney-general while he is investigated on charges of abusing his office, state radio reported today. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:22:40 GMT)
Attorney cites special factors in requesting bail for doctor
The attorney of a Lufkin doctor being held in custody for the death of a patient in England nine years ago has re-filed a motion asking a federal judge to set bail at a hearing expected Tuesday. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 05:53:45 GMT)
Ex-lawyer indicted
A Collin County grand jury indicted a former Richardson attorney for allegedly claiming to be a lawyer, even though he resigned his license after the Texas Bar Association placed him on disciplinary suspension. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:30:46 GMT)
James F. Weiler, successful lawyer and a lifelong musician
James F. "Jim" Weiler, a retired Houston lawyer and trumpet player who performed at jazz festivals as recently as October, has died. He was 92. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:54:47 GMT)
U.S. Attorney says "law breaking has ended" at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ
The U.S. Attorney’s Office will end its two-year oversight of the state’s health sciences university, saying progress has been made in routing out corruption, political interference, mismanagement and waste. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:03:02 GMT)
Judge, prosecutor drop out of city attorney DWI case
GREENVILLE — Both the Hunt County Attorney and the Hunt County Court-at-Law Judge have dropped out of handling the driving while intoxicated charge filed against the Greenville City Attorney. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 07:09:08 GMT)
Crime Report: Attorney calls charges outrageous
Attempted murder charges against a woman who was shot by a deputy Dec. 2 should be dismissed, said defense attorney Joe Brandon. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:11:16 GMT)
Lawyer stages mayoral bid in Wash. Twp.
A local lawyer plans to announce his candidacy for mayor today as he goes door to door to launch his campaign. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:12:33 GMT)
Top WaMu lawyer out as its legal issues grow
Lost in the latest wave of bad news breaking over WaMu was this tidbit: The company's longtime top lawyer, part of its inner management... (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:32:36 GMT)
Zimbabwe`s top attorney suspended
Harare,12/16 - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has suspended his attorney general over allegations he abused his office, state media has reported. A three-member tribunal has been appointed to investigate claims Sobusa Gula-Ndebele helped a fugitive banker, the state Herald newspaper said. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:36:38 GMT)
Zimbabwe attorney-general suspended: report
Zimbabwe's attorney-general has been suspended on misconduct charges after he met a former banker who is on the police wanted list, a state daily reported Saturday. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 11:25:28 GMT)
Transgendered lawyer claims NDP dumped her
A lawyer from Quebec City says she was dumped as a federal New Democratic Party candidate because she is transgendered. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:05:10 GMT)
Worst trip ever: Kelso attorney still recovering after crisis upends Paris itinerary
Bill and Karen Dennis of Longview went to France in October for the second year in a row. The Kelso attorney and businessman is an amateur military historian, and Karen, a Longview librarian, loves European art. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 13:11:29 GMT)
Boca Raton Council gives 7 percent pay hikes to manager, attorney
Accompanied by considerable praise, the Boca Raton City Council has given pay raises of 7 percent – the largest amount allowed in the municipality – to City Manager Leif Ahnell and City Attorney Diana Grub Frieser. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:42:08 GMT)
Transgendered lawyer claims NDP dumped her
A lawyer from Quebec City says she was dumped as a federal New Democratic Party candidate because she is transgendered. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:03:56 GMT)
Attorney readies for class action lawsuit following fire
The attorney says the state is responsible for the Corral Fire. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:57:00 GMT)
K-Fed's lawyer seeks sanctions against Spears
Running out of patience with Britney Spears, Kevin Federline's attorney on Friday said he plans to seek consequences. Mark Vincent Kaplan, who represents Spears' ex-husband in their child custody case, said Friday that he would ask for sanctions against the pop star for calling in sick to her court-ordered deposition. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:46:56 GMT)
Transgendered lawyer alleges she lost NDP nomination because of her sexuality
Quebec City - A lawyer from Quebec City said she was dumped as a federal NDP candidate because she's transgendered. Micheline Montreuil received a letter from the NDP with reasons for her dismissal. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:19:17 GMT)
Employer sanctions law looms: Yuma County attorney outlines enforcement
ENFORCEMENT OF ARIZONA'S new employer sanctions law in Yuma County will fall to Yuma County Attorney Jon Smith (left) and Robert Pickels Jr., chief civil deputy county attorney. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:58:24 GMT)
Lawyer says Benoit estate fight could be resolved soon
A fight over the estate of pro wrestler Chris Benoit -- who killed his wife, son and then himself in June -- could soon be resolved, a lawyer for Benoit's father said Sunday. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:22:21 GMT)
Lawyer says fight over wrestler Chris Benoit's estate could be resolved soon
ATLANTA - A fight over the estate of Montreal-born pro wrestler Chris Benoit - who killed his wife, son and then himself in June - could soon be resolved, a lawyer for Benoit's father said Sunday. (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:28:00 GMT)
Lawyer Says Benoit Estate Fight Could Be Resolved Soon
A lawyer for Chris Benoit's father says a fight over the estate of the pro wrestler, who killed his wife, son and then himself in June, could soon be resolved. Separately, lawyer Cary Ichter said, the league Benoit performed in, World Wrestling Entertainment, has balked at the idea of making a financial contribution to Benoit's two surviving children from a previous marriage. The dispute ... (Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:43:00 GMT)
Chong: Choice of lawyer is my right
KOTA KINABALU: Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat, who filed an appeal against the government's decision to withdraw its approval for a statue of a deity, has lashed out at criticism against him for engaging Parti Keadilan Rakyat Sabah chief Ansari Abdullah as his lawyer. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:13:21 GMT)
Lawyer's comment on trial backfires
A group of about 350 citizens will today call for punitive steps to be taken against lawyer Toru Hashimoto, a prospective candidate for Osaka governor, over a comment he made on TV about a rape-murder trial. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:38:18 GMT)
Sonthi says he didn't hear lawyer shouting at him
Deputy Prime Minister Gen Sonthi Boonyaratglin said Monday that he did not pay attention to a lawyer who hurled abuses at him on Saturday when he cast his absentee ballot in Bangkok's Dusit district. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:53:58 GMT)
Ad critics rap county attorney's high profile
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has spent about $2.5 million in public money on public service advertisements, most of which he's been in, since taking office three years ago. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:42:56 GMT)
Two police officers sacked, arraigned over asault of state attorney
Two police officers in Tabora region have been sacked and appeared in court early this week for assaulting a State attorney who was attending high court sessions in Nzega township. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:13:50 GMT)
Thaksin to watch Thai vote from Hong Kong: lawyer
Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will keep tabs on this weekend's general elections in Thailand, the first since last year's coup forced him out of power, from Hong Kong, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:16:35 GMT)
There is more to President`s accident – State Attorney
Mr Edward Agyeman Duodu, a Principal State Attorney, on Friday announced to the Motor Court in Accra hearing the case in which a motorist hit President John Agyekum Kufuor’s car that, facts emerging from investigations indicated that it was not a mere road accident. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:20:06 GMT)
Thaksin to watch Thai vote from Hong Kong: lawyer
A Thai villager walks past a portrait of ousted premier Thaksin Shinawatra, in Roi Et province, in November. Thaksin will keep tabs on this weekend's general elections in Thailand, the first since last year's coup forced him out of power, from Hong Kong, according to his lawyer. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:22:12 GMT)
All right, so I'm going to hear from your lawyer
Congratulations to Alberto Gonzales, who was recently named 2007 Lawyer of the Year, besting runners-up Alan Shore of Boston Legal and Nicky "Neck Brace" Carbone, who won a $6,200 settlement for a woman who claimed mental anguish when a can of squirt cheese exploded in her camper trailer's kitchenette. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:17:32 GMT)
Searsport attorney charged with indecent conduct
SEARSPORT †A well-known local attorney was charged with a single count of indecent conduct last week, following an incident that allegedly took place at a Winterport gas station in October. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:37:20 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, 17 Dec 2007 06:42:54 GMT)
Camden lawyer's attorney defends him against charges filed by Maine Attorney General
AUGUSTA †Following is a statement issued Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 20, by attorney Mal Lyons, on behalf of Jack Sanford of Camden who is facing allegations by the state of improperly operating a non-profit corporation. The original story detailing these allegations can also be read on the Herald's home page. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:43:34 GMT)
Worst trip ever: Kelso attorney still recovering after crisis upends Paris itinerary
Bill and Karen Dennis of Longview went to France in October for the second year in a row. The Kelso attorney and businessman is an amateur military historian, and Karen, a Longview librarian, loves European art. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:11:29 GMT)
Prison time suspended for a disbarred lawyer
A disbarred Rupert lawyer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, but the judge suspended the sentence and gave him two years probation. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:30:02 GMT)
Davenport employee hires new attorney in civil rights complaint
The Davenport city employee who says an alderman sexually harassed her while top city officials turned a blind eye has hired a new, high-profile attorney who wants to move her case along faster. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:12:17 GMT)
Zimbabwe`s top attorney suspended
Zimbabwe, 12/17 - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has suspended his attorney general over allegations he abused his office, state media has reported. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:05:42 GMT)
Lawyer: Benoit estate dispute could end soon
ATLANTA - A fight over the estate of pro wrestler Chris Benoit - who killed his wife, son and then himself in June - could soon be resolved, a lawyer for Benoit's father said Sunday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:08:15 GMT)
Police checking of Czech Deputy PM Bursik unfounded - attorney
Prague- The Municipal State Attorney's Office has arrived at the conclusion that the police checking of the suspicion of a tax fraud allegedly committed by Martin Bursik, deputy PM and junior rulinng Greens (SZ) chairman, was unfounded, office spokeswoman Stepanka Zenklova said. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:06:36 GMT)
Lawyer in “trip and fall” scam due in Phila. court
The lawyer who allegedly dug a hole for himself by finding $2.5 million worth of holes for others to fall into is expected to make his first appearance in court on the fraud allegations this morning. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:40:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Benoit Estate Could Be Settled Soon
The lawyer for Chris Benoit's father says the fight over the dead wrestler's estate could be settled soon. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:25:13 GMT)
Charities named for The Lawyer Awards 2008
Charities the Children's Trust and Kid's Company will be the official beneficiaries at The Lawyer Awards 2008 after a web poll conducted on The Lawyer.com. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:28:01 GMT)
Europe honours Sudanese lawyer
The European Parliament has taken a stand on the Darfur conflict, awarding its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought to Sudanese human rights lawyer Salih Mahmoud Osman. ... (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:42:10 GMT)
U.S. attorney ends oversight of UMDNJ
The U.S. Attorney's Office will end its two-year oversight of the state's health sciences university, saying progress has been made in routing out corruption, political interference, mismanagement and waste. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:37:30 GMT)
Nigerian ex-governor denied bail amid nude protest: lawyer
A Nigerian court denied bail Monday to former Delta state governor James Ibori who is on trial for alleged graft, as his supporters staged a nude protest outside, a lawyer and witnesses said. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:17:50 GMT)
Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle opts not to run again
AUSTIN – Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle said Friday he won't seek re-election next year, bringing an end to a three-decade reign in which he battled some of the biggest names in Texas politics. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:54:54 GMT)
Crown dragging heels on spending-scandal proof: lawyer
The lawyer representing the bureaucrat at the centre of Newfoundland and Labrador's legislative spending scandal says the Crown is being far too slow with turning over evidence. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:52:11 GMT)
D.C. Attorney General Singer Resigns
D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer resigned today as the city's top lawyer, after growing increasingly frustrated that Mayor Adrian M. Fenty relied more often on his general counsel to make key legal decisions, government sources said. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:00:43 GMT)
Crown dragging heels on spending-scandal proof: lawyer
A lawyer says the Crown is being far too slow with turning over evidence in the N.L. legislative spending scandal. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:04:20 GMT)
House GOP lawyer's salary exceeds governor's
The top lawyer for the House Republican caucus was given a raise and now makes $197,000, thousands more than Gov. Ed Rendell. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:27:05 GMT)
Pastor to plead not guilty to renewed abuse charges, lawyer says
Pineville — The leader of a southwest Missouri church commune plans to plead not guilty to renewed charges of abusing two girls from his congregation. A defense lawyer for the Rev. Raymond Lambert said the 52-year-old will plead not guilty when his first court appearance is rescheduled. Lambert had been due for arraignment Monday in McDonald County. But defense lawyer Duane Cooper said Associate ... (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:36:07 GMT)
Former Frederick County State's Attorney To Go On Active Duty
Former Frederick County State's Attorney Scott Rolle is about to begin a year on active duty in the Army. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:32:18 GMT)
D.C.'s Top Lawyer Resigns
D.C.'s top lawyer has resigned, months before the city is expected to defend its sweeping gun ban before the Supreme Court and after only a year on the job. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:47:10 GMT)
Attorney: Detective's notes would have helped Masters' case
A notebook used by Fort Collins police Detective Jim Broderick in preparing a case against Timothy Masters for the 1987 murder of Peggy Hettrick would have helped his defense, Masters’ former attorney said Monday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:47:20 GMT)
Attorney Seeks Dimissal Of Charges Against Dentist
Charges against a Woodland dentist accused of fondling several of his female patients should be dismissed, his attorney said in court on Monday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:00:08 GMT)
PA attorney general makes recall info easier to get
The state Attorney General's Office has expanded its Web site in an attempt to make it easier for people to learn about toy recalls, video game ratings and recalls of other products. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:19:57 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Suspends Attorney General
Robert Mugabe over the weekend ordered the suspension of Attorney General Sobusa Gula-Ndebele, pending investigations into charges he abused his office. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:36:27 GMT)
Feds recorded at least 124 calls in probe of high-profile lawyer
NEW ORLEANS -- Federal prosecutors recorded at least 124 telephone conversations as part of an undercover investigation of wealthy trial lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs, who is charged... (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:59:18 GMT)
Attorney: Detective's notes would have helped Masters' case
FORT COLLINS - A notebook used by police Detective Jim Broderick in preparing a case against Timothy Masters for the 1987 murder of Peggy Hettrick would have helped his defense, Masters' former attorney said Monday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:12:23 GMT)
Church attorney admits in court that priest was molester
INDIANAPOLIS - An attorney for the Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis acknowledges one of its former priests "was a child molester and serial predator" of young boys. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:12:33 GMT)
Feds recorded at least 124 calls in probe of high-profile lawyer
Federal prosecutors recorded at least 124 telephone conversations as part of an undercover investigation of wealthy trial lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs, who is charged with trying to bribe a Mississippi judge, defense attorneys said in court papers filed Monday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:36:11 GMT)
Canadian Party Drops Transgendered Lawyer
(Montreal, Quebec) A lawyer from Quebec City says she was dumped as a federal New Democratic Party candidate because she is transgendered. Micheline Montreuil alleges she was told by an NDP official her sexuality hindered party attempts to woo new Quebec candidates into the fold. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 21:58:31 GMT)
District Attorney Reviews Homeowner Shooting Case
A controversial case involving a neighbor accused of shooting suspected burglars is being reviewed by the Harris County district attorney's office, KPRC Local 2 reported Monday. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:31:06 GMT)
Lottery officials file motion to recover attorney fees in suit
New Mexico Lottery officials say they have filed a motion to recover attorney's fees in a case recently decided in their favor. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:32:28 GMT)
Prominent M&A lawyer sees sharp deal decline in 08
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prominent mergers and acquisition lawyer Martin Lipton on Monday predicted deal flow will decline more than 25 percent next year, with the timing of a recovery in debt markets uncertain. (Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:02:50 GMT)
Murder accused Hungarian feared he was drugged, raped - lawyer
A Hungarian tourist believes he was drugged and may have been raped by a south Auckland man he is accused of murdering, his lawyer said today. Ferdinand Ambach, 29, a dive master in Hungary, appeared in Auckland District Court today charged with murdering 69-year-old Ronald James Brown. (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:17:16 GMT)
Tacoma assistant U.S. attorney to head DOJ in Iraq
An assistant U.S. attorney whose day job is defending federal hospitals from medical malpractice claims will soon find himself in a very... (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:31:37 GMT)
Judge: Defense lawyer in Kerik case could be prosecution witness
The judge hearing the corruption case against former New York police Commissioner Bernard Kerik said Monday that Kerik's lawyer could furnish "compelling" testimony against him. (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:14:25 GMT)
Lawyer: American held illegally in Nicaragua
An American man convicted of killing his former girlfriend is being held in jail illegally after a judge failed to show up for an afternoon meeting to release him, Eric Volz's lawyer said. (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:38:01 GMT)
New attorney general says office should steer clear of politics
Associated Press - December 17, 2007 8:44 PM ET BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Attorney General-elect Buddy Caldwell says he wants his office free of politics and speedier on issuing guidance on legal... (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:47:52 GMT)
Church attorney admits in court that priest was serial predator
INDIANAPOLIS - An attorney for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis acknowledged in court Monday that one of its priests "was a child molester and serial predator" of young boys. (Tue, 18 Dec 2007 02:42:43 GMT)
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