Attorney News Dec 2007
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Attorney general seeks delay of Seminole Tribe gambling pact
Attorney General Bill McCollum today will ask a federal court to stop the Seminole Tribe from offering Las Vegas-style gambling before the Florida Supreme Court can decide if it is legal. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:12:05 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Federal Government To Stop Gambling Agreement
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Attorney General Bill McCollum is suing to stop the federal government from approving an agreement between Gov. Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe that will allow expanded gambling at Indian casinos. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:23:34 GMT)
Haneef can sue govt for defamation: Lawyer
Mohamad Haneef can sue the Australian Government for wrongful imprisonment and defamation, a lawyer has said noting that Canberra's decision to cancel his visa and not officially clear his name had adversely affected his work prospects. Prominent Brisbane lawyer Mark O'Connor said Haneef had been unemployed since returning to India five months ago, because the cancelled work visa effectively ... (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:33:24 GMT)
Joseph Russoniello confirmed as U.S. attorney
A San Francisco lawyer and former law school dean will be taking over as the new U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:16:09 GMT)
Joseph Russoniello confirmed as U.S. attorney
SAN FRANCISCO A San Francisco lawyer and former law school dean will be taking over as the new U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California. Joseph Russoniello will return to the job in January after easily making it through the Senate confirmation process. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:20:22 GMT)
Attorney says former Coachella Valley news anchor will receive probation
A former Coachella Valley news anchor arrested last year in a sting targeting pedophiles will likely receive probation when he is sentenced today, his attorney said. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:30:13 GMT)
Defense attorney: Fire re-enactments were flawed 8:20 AM
CONCORD, N.C. – The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms failed to fully duplicate a Cabarrus County home where two children died in a fire last year, leading to flawed simulations of the fire, a defense attorney argued Thursday. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:36:20 GMT)
Taylor suspect's attorney: Gun thrown in Everglades
The gun that killed Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor was placed in a sock and thrown into the Everglades, an attorney for one of the suspects said. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:25:06 GMT)
Prominent Opposition Lawyer Back Under House Arrest in Pakistan
Pakistani authorities have placed a prominent opposition lawyer back under house arrest, just hours after giving him a temporary reprieve. Aitzaz Ahsan was re-arrested Friday as he traveled from his home in Lahore to Pakistan's capital, Islamabad, to meet with fired chief justice Iftikhar Chaudhry. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:45:08 GMT)
Attorney: Taylor suspect seeking plea deal, will cooperate
The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said Friday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement in which his client might testify against the other suspects. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:46:53 GMT)
Taylor suspect's lawyer says he seeks plea deal, will co-operate
MIAMI - The lawyer for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said Friday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement in which his client might testify against the other suspects. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:05:00 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer issues new statement
Clemens' lawyer issues new statement (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 17:48:52 GMT)
Pakistan lawyer back under arrest
A leading anti-government lawyer in Pakistan is back under arrest, hours after he was freed for the Eid holiday. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:25:19 GMT)
Attorney: Benoit Doc Violated Bail
Dr. Phil Astin's bail conditions restrict him to his home except to go to church, see a doctor, visit with his attorney or attend a court hearing in his case. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:34:58 GMT)
Taylor Suspect's Attorney Says He Seeks Plea Deal
The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor says he's talking with Miami prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:44:48 GMT)
Attorney: Taylor Slaying Suspect Seeks Plea Deal, Will Cooperate
The attorney for one of the suspects in the slaying of Sean Taylor says he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement in which his client might testify against the other suspects. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 18:46:59 GMT)
Lawyer back under house arrest
ISLAMABAD: Firebrand lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan found himself back under house arrest early on Friday despite being freed for three days just the day before, as he drove from Lahore to Islamabad with the intention of joining the deposed Chief ... (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:26:30 GMT)
Iowa Attorney General Pushes For Consumer Rights
Attorney General Tom Miller has joined the push for Consumer Rights Act in Iowa. Miller is backing a bill prefiled by Representative Eric Palmer that would let Iowans sue over consumer fraud. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:09:42 GMT)
Accused killer asks to fire defense attorney -- his fifth
A murder suspect who wants to fire his fifth defense attorney was told no by a judge, who said their differences didn't warrant it. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:22:37 GMT)
Prominent Wis. attorney accused of relationships with clients
Associated Press - December 21, 2007 3:35 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - State regulators are investigating accusations that a prominent Madison attorney had inappropriate romantic relationships... (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 20:37:09 GMT)
Attorney General Drops Charges Against Ex-Police Chief
The state attorney general's office says they will no longer pursue domestic violence charges against Stace Day, the former police chief of Irmo. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:37:13 GMT)
Taylor suspect's attorney says he seeks plea deal
Deal may include testifying against other suspects The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said today he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 21:57:49 GMT)
Taylor suspect's lawyer says he seeks plea deal, will co-operate
MIAMI - The lawyer for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said Friday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:03:00 GMT)
Taylor suspect's attorney says he seeks plea deal
The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said Friday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:16:14 GMT)
Taylor suspect's attorney says he seeks plea deal
The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said Friday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that may include testifying against the others. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:24:16 GMT)
Lawyer urges judge to open CIA tapes inquiry
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters) - A lawyer for a group of terrorism suspects held by the United States told a court on Friday that trusting the Justice Department with an inquiry into the CIA's ... (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:40:16 GMT)
Lawyer urges judge to open CIA tapes inquiry
A lawyer for a group of terrorism suspects held by the United States told a court on Friday that trusting the Justice Department with an inquiry into the CIA's destruction of interrogation tapes would amount to putting the fox in charge of the hen house. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:49:15 GMT)
Attorney wants evidence against explosives suspect tossed
TAMPA, Fla. Evidence used to jail a college student on explosives charges should be thrown out because authorities racially profiled the man, his attorney argued in court documents filed Friday. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:05:20 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Accused Of Relationships With Clients
MADISON, Wis. -- State regulators are investigating accusations that a prominent Madison attorney had inappropriate romantic relationships with three female clients. (Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:34:50 GMT)
Attorney wants evidence against explosives suspect tossed; claims racial profiling by deputies
TAMPA, Fla. - Evidence used to jail a college student on explosives charges should be thrown out because authorities racially profiled the man, his attorney argued in court documents filed Friday. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:31:04 GMT)
Pakistan lawyer pledges fresh protests
The Pakistani lawyer who spearheaded protests calling for the restoration of the country’s chief judge, on Friday vowed to revive a lawyers’ movement after next month’s parliamentary elections. The move promises to open a new front against Pervez Musharraf, Pakistan’s president. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 00:52:51 GMT)
Lawyer says Hutchinson dosen't deserve death
Murder convict Ian Hutchinson deserves to live, his lawyer Murrio Ducille said Friday. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:01:33 GMT)
Lawyer drives car into pond
MILFORD — A prominent lawyer drove his car into the Wepawaug River near the downtown duck pond early Friday, but escaped serious injury. Thomas Lynch, reached at home later Friday, said, "I was (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 04:14:52 GMT)
Fender Lawyer Rocks On
As chief legal officer for Fender Musical Instruments, Mark Van Vleet has the perk of interacting with Fender's roster of artists. He negotiated an exclusive deal for the company to manufacture and distribute products inspired by Eddie Van Halen, a Van Vleet hero. The lawyer told the guitarist they shared Dutch ancestry, and Van Vleet sat enthralled as Van Halen spoke fluent Dutch for the next ... (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:13:07 GMT)
Local attorney admits guilt in drunken-driving case
Attorney Thomas K. Wynne pleaded guilty Thursday to drunken driving, his second offense in the past five years. The 53-year-old North Lebanon Township man entered the plea before Judge John C. Tylwalk. Wynne is to be sentenced Jan. 23. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:16:39 GMT)
Figueroa claims lawyer harassed her
Madison - A former Milwaukee mayoral aide whose sex-harassment case forced then-Mayor John Norquist out of politics has filed a sex-related complaint against the lawyer who represented her in the Norquist case. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:36:36 GMT)
Lawyer given 25 to 50 years for sex offenses
Saying "what we sow, we reap," a Common Pleas Court judge sentenced Philadelphia lawyer Larry Charles to 25 to 50 years in prison yesterday for raping and sexually assaulting six girls over an eight-year period. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 06:18:18 GMT)
Tallulah lawyer banned from practice in state
The Tallulah lawyer convicted last month of tax fraud has been forbidden to practice law in the state of Louisiana. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 07:27:29 GMT)
Attorney general says 9 contractors fined $30,500 in roofer probe
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says nine contractors have agreed to pay a total of $30,500 in fines in an investigation of roofing workers in Fargo. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:38:22 GMT)
Attorney: Taylor slay suspect seeks plea deal
The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said yesterday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that could include testifying against the others. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:07:50 GMT)
Rapist’s lawyer wants ‘extreme’ sentence reconsidered
The lawyer for a convicted rapist is asking a judge to reconsider the hefty prison sentence he handed down last week, saying it failed to consider things like the man’s confession and his alcoholism. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:09:15 GMT)
Attorney wants evidence against explosives suspect tossed
Youssef Samir Megahed's attorney says Megahed and Ahmed Abdellatif Sherif Mohamed were detained and searched because of “racial profiling.” (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:21:28 GMT)
Choir director sexually abused minors, his lawyer says
GREENWICH - A church choir director who was caught with child pornography also engaged in sexual conduct with minors, his lawyer acknowledged yesterday, but the incidents did not involve parishioners. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:31:41 GMT)
Accused killer denied request to fire fifth defense attorney
HYDE PARK -- A murder suspect who wants to fire his fifth defense attorney was told no by a judge, who said their differences didn't warrant it. ... - Associated Press (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 10:52:39 GMT)
Police officials, stateâ€s attorney dispute request
Cary Police officials on Friday denied seeking reckless-homicide charges against a man who accidentally ran over and killed his wife, and they criticized State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi for saying that the department did. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 11:16:01 GMT)
Iran students still in jail: lawyer
Three Iranian students were still in jail on Saturday after failing to raise bail after being charged with insulting the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, their lawyer said. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:02:15 GMT)
Attorney General's Opinion: Keep Courtroom In County Seat
BENTONVILLE -- Regular Circuit Court proceedings probably should stay in Bentonville, according to an attorney general's opinion released Thursday. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 12:12:36 GMT)
Police officials, stateâ€s attorney dispute request
Cary Police officials on Friday denied seeking reckless-homicide charges against a man who accidentally ran over and killed his wife, and they criticized State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi for saying that the department did. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 13:46:01 GMT)
District attorney won't seek death penalty in murder
District attorney won't seek death penalty in murder (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 14:45:32 GMT)
N.H. judge's lawyer says resignation not appropriate
A New Hampshire judge facing disciplinary action for helping to shield her lawyer-husband's assets from creditors as he was being disbarred will wait for the state Supreme Court to hear the case, not resign. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:08:07 GMT)
N.H. judge's lawyer says resignation not appropriate
Associated Press - December 22, 2007 11:15 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A New Hampshire judge facing disciplinary action for helping to shield her lawyer-husband's assets from creditors as he was... (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:18:14 GMT)
Pope's attorney says player is cleared; Hawkins to play vs Louisville
Herb Pope's attorney Stephen Hubert of Las Cruces said that the player has been cleared to play basketball for the Aggies. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:13:58 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, 22 Dec 2007 18:17:52 GMT)
French TV crew may face Niger death penalty: lawyer
Authorities in Niger have charged two French journalists with colluding with armed groups in the country's uranium-rich north, which could carry the death penalty if they are convicted, their lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:02:27 GMT)
Former sheriff's attorney: Client not responsible for audit cost
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for a former sheriff convicted of stealing $120,000 in seized cash says his client shouldn't have to pay for the state audit that investigated the theft. (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:15:34 GMT)
Former sheriff's attorney: Client not responsible for audit cost
Associated Press - December 22, 2007 6:04 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for a former sheriff convicted of stealing $120,000 in seized cash says his client shouldn't have to pay for... (Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:19:06 GMT)
Two file to run for county attorney
After County Attorney Jeff Davis announced Wednesday that he would not seek re-election and had instead decided go into private practice, two local attorneys have announced they will both seek their party's nomination to be placed on the March primary election ballot. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 03:10:18 GMT)
City lawyer Casey set to lead State Bar
Sitting in her office in the BB&T building on a chilly December morning recently, Charleston lawyer Anita Casey took a moment to think about leaving the firm where she has worked for 25 years. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:10:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Idaho's Over-Serve Statute 'Vague'
A local lawyer says he'll fight Idaho's over-serve statute, which prohibits bartenders from serving alcohol to someone they suspect might be drunk. He says the statute is "unconstitutionally vague." (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 05:42:34 GMT)
Attorney: Taylor slay suspect seeks plea deal
The attorney for one of the four suspects charged with killing Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor said yesterday he is talking with prosecutors about a plea agreement that could include testifying against the others. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:29:51 GMT)
Sex offender's lawyer slams Tory
The lawyer for a St. Thomas man who sexually abused his daughter online says Conservative leader John Tory's criticism of the four-year sentence represents "rambling rhetoric from a defeated politician." (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 06:53:14 GMT)
Police officials, stateâ€s attorney dispute request
Cary Police officials on Friday denied seeking reckless-homicide charges against a man who accidentally ran over and killed his wife, and they criticized State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi for saying that the department did. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 07:14:35 GMT)
Bel Air attorney to fill delegate seat
H. Wayne Norman to replace Glassman Republican leaders in Harford County picked a Bel Air attorney yesterday to fill a soon-to-be vacated seat in the House of Delegates. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:35:56 GMT)
Attorney general looking at ACT
The Iowa Attorney General’s Office is looking into the compensation practices of Iowa City-based ACT, Inc., a nonprofit educational testing company, an official said Friday. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:31:47 GMT)
Orlando attorney John Lowndes allows Minneola more time to decide on property
Orlando attorney John Lowndes could allow the city a year or more to buy 60 acres where public utility lines were improperly buried between a new sewage-treatment plant and two new public schools. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:48:41 GMT)
French TV crew may face death penalty: lawyer
Authorities in Niger have charged two French journalists with colluding with armed groups in the country's uranium-rich north, their lawyer has said. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 09:52:54 GMT)
City attorney: No substance to Furstenau's allegations
Attorney Jim Sotos, who is representing the police officers named in the lawsuit, says: "There is a long and well-documented history of Richard Furstenau verbally abusing staff and Naperville employees ... that long predates the lawsuit and the incident with the officer in January 2006." (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 10:23:58 GMT)
N.H. judge's lawyer says resignation not appropriate
CONCORD (AP) — A New Hampshire judge facing disciplinary action for helping to shield her lawyer-husband's assets from creditors as he was being disbarred will wait for the state Supreme Court to hear the case, not resign. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 11:18:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Resignation not appropriate
CONCORD (AP) -- A New Hampshire judge facing disciplinary action for helping to shield her lawyer-husband's assets from creditors as he was being disbarred will wait for the state Supreme Court to hear the case, not resign. ... (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:15:34 GMT)
Attorney General Mike Cox's goals
Attorney General Mike Cox's goals for 2007, and whether he achieved them: _ Pushed the state to add 170 prescription drugs to a Web site that lets consumers search prices by ZIP... (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:50:25 GMT)
Haneef may return to work in Australia: lawyer
Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of links to the failed UK terror plot, may try to re-register in Australia and apply for a job at Queensland's Gold Coast Hospital, his lawyer has said. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:27:08 GMT)
Haneef may return to work in Australia: lawyer
Melbourne, Dec 23 (PTI) Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of links to the failed UK terror plot, may try to re-register in Australia and apply for a job at Queensland's Gold Coast Hospital, his lawyer has said. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:48:52 GMT)
Bel Air Attorney Picked For House Of Delegates
Harford County Republicans have selected a Bel Air attorney to fill a seat in the House of Delegates. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:08:43 GMT)
Diesel n’anga engages new lawyer to seek bail
Diesel n’anga Rotina Mavhunga alias Nomatter Tagarira has launched a fresh bid to secure freedom by engaging a new lawyer to apply for bail citing a change in circumstances. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 21:41:20 GMT)
Harford Republicans pick Bel Air attorney to fill House seat
BEL AIR - Harford County Republicans have selected a Bel Air attorney to fill a seat in the House of Delegates. County Republican Central Committee Chairman Michael Geppi says H. Wayne Norman was picked from a field of eight applicants on Saturday. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 22:05:03 GMT)
Ex-lawyer held over land scams
JOHOR BARU: A former lawyer who evaded police for seven years was arrested on Saturday night. (Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:41:33 GMT)
Ex-lawyer held over land scams
JOHOR BARU: A former lawyer who evaded police for seven years was arrested on Saturday night. The 41-year-old was arrested at a kenduri in his parent's home in Kluang. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:04:49 GMT)
De Queen lawyer says suspicion of strangers behind some problems
DE QUEEN, Ark. - The influx of Hispanics to Sevier County in recent years has resulted in a psychological response among longtime Anglo residents that can be involved in problems experienced by the immigrants, a lawyer says. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 04:28:22 GMT)
Moti sacked as Solomons attorney-general
LAWYER Julian Moti has been sacked as Solomon Islands attorney-general and could be deported as early as tomorrow to face child sex charges in Australia. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT)
Moti sacked as Solomons Attorney-General
Lawyer Julian Moti has been sacked as Solomon Islands attorney-general and could be deported as early as Tuesday to face child sex charges in Australia. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:25:28 GMT)
Lawyer referral service handles record volume
Jay Harbison has a hard time keeping up with the hundreds of phone calls that come in monthly at the Lawyer Referral and Information Service and it's only getting worse. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:32:14 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 06:57:41 GMT)
Solomons Attorney General Sacked, Deportation Under Way -AFP
HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AFP)--The Solomon Islands government has sacked controversial attorney general Julian Moti and taken steps to deport him to Australia where he is wanted on child sex charges, officials said Monday. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 07:26:11 GMT)
SC allows lawyer with dual citizenship to practice in RP
MANILA, Philippines -- The Supreme Court has allowed a lawyer who became a citizen of another country to practice his profession in the Philippines upon compliance with certain conditions. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 08:05:04 GMT)
De Queen lawyer says suspicion of strangers behind some problems
DE QUEEN, Ark. - The influx of Hispanics to Sevier County in recent years has resulted in a psychological response among some longtime Anglo residents that can be involved in problems experienced by the immigrants, a lawyer says. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 09:58:12 GMT)
Attorney General sues mortgage companies
Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed three lawsuits Friday against mortgage rescue companies for allegedly violating the Illinois Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act, which she initiated in 2006, and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:18:27 GMT)
Michigan AG focuses on health care, foreclosures :Attorney general reaches some of his goals for the year.
LANSING -- Attorney General Mike Cox began the year wanting to focus heavily on senior citizens' concerns, including one of their biggest worries: health care. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:10:05 GMT)
Tulsa attorney dies in crash
Associated Press - December 24, 2007 7:55 AM ET TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Tulsa attorney is dead and his law partner arrested for manslaughter following a one-car crash on a city street. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 12:56:05 GMT)
Lawyer Moti faces deportation
LAWYER Julian Moti has been sacked as attorney-general of the Solomon Islands and could be deported as early as today to face child sex charges in Australia. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer Moti faces deportation
LAWYER Julian Moti has been sacked as attorney-general of the Solomon Islands and could be deported as early as today to face child sex charges in Australia. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:00:00 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Diesel N'anga Engages New Lawyer to Seek Bail
Diesel n'anga Rotina Mavhunga alias Nomatter Tagarira has launched a fresh bid to secure freedom by engaging a new lawyer to apply for bail citing a change in circumstances. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:08:48 GMT)
Police officials, stateâ€s attorney dispute request
Cary Police officials on Friday denied seeking reckless-homicide charges against a man who accidentally ran over and killed his wife, and they criticized State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi for saying that the department did. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:31:42 GMT)
Summons is bad timing, says Shelly England's lawyer
Even the Grinch who stole Christmas had a heart, says lawyer Bob Buckingham, but he isn't sure he can say the same about the people who called one of his clients on Friday. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:31:51 GMT)
Grand jury charges lawyer with $150k theft
Philip Giordano, 49, of Westwood was indicted by a Suffolk County grand jury Thursday for larceny of $150,000 and making false entries in his law firm's books, charges his lawyer said belong in civil court. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:12:06 GMT)
Tory wants Attorney General to appeal sentence of St. Thomas man "This is an awful case of abuse. This sentence does ...
By Times-Journal Staff TORONTO -- Progressive Conservative Party Leader John Tory has called on Attorney General Chris Bentley to appeal the four-year sentence handed a St. Thomas father who abused his child live on the Internet. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:59:55 GMT)
Attorney: Whitegull set to accept deal
Jackson County Chronicle Ian Whitegull may be accepting a plea deal from Jackson County District Attorney Gerald Fox at his next court appearance Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:20:11 GMT)
#6 News Story of the Year: Local attorney arrested on sodomy charge
KIRKSVILLE - A local attorney was arrested Aug. 25 on two charges of statutory sodomy involving a 15-year old boy. Thomas Oswald, 82, of Kirksville was arrested after police executed a search warrant at his home on Crown Drive. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:46:19 GMT)
Senate Confirms Nathan Hochman as Assistant Attorney General
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Beverly Hills attorney Nathan Hochman as assistant attorney general in charge of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:58:52 GMT)
Merced County hires attorney to audit elections
MERCED, Calif. Merced County is bringing in an outside expert to investigate how it conducts elections. Following a string of foul-ups at the county elections office, the Board of Supervisors last week approved spending up to $75,000 to hire an attorney to audit its elections practices. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:50:16 GMT)
Merced County hires attorney to audit elections
MERCED, Calif. (AP) - Merced County is bringing in an outside expert to investigate how it conducts elections. Following a string of foul-ups at the county elections office, the Board of Supervisors last week approved spending up to $75,000 to hire an attorney to audit its elections practices. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:57:24 GMT)
Merced County hires attorney to audit elections
MERCED, Calif. (AP) - Merced County is bringing in an outside expert to investigate how it conducts elections. Following a string of foul-ups at the county elections office, the Board of Supervisors last week approved spending up to $75,000 to hire an attorney to audit its elections practices. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 20:09:56 GMT)
Lawyer Says Suspicion Of Strangers Behind Some Problems
DE QUEEN -- The influx of Hispanics to Sevier County in recent years has resulted in a psychological response among some longtime Anglo residents that can be involved in problems experienced by the immigrants, a lawyer says. (Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:23:25 GMT)
Lawyer: American regains custody of kids from father in Sicily
ROME, 4:31 p.m. Dec. 24 (AP): A California woman who traveled to Italy to get her children back from their father after he failed to return them home over the summer has regained custody and returned to California with them, her lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:02:16 GMT)
Attorney: Family of woman killed in Boston's Big Dig collapse agrees to $6 million settlement
The family of a woman killed when the ceiling of a Big Dig tunnel collapsed on her car last year has agreed to a $6 million settlement with the company that supplied the epoxy blamed for the accident, an attorney said Monday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 04:46:03 GMT)
Attorney: Family of woman killed in Boston's Big Dig collapse agrees to $6 million settlement
BOSTON (AP) -- The family of a woman killed when the ceiling of a Big Dig tunnel collapsed on her car last year has agreed to a $6 million settlement with the company that supplied the epoxy blamed for the accident, an attorney said Monday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:22:04 GMT)
State disbars Goshen lawyer after probe into conduct
GOSHEN — A state appeals court disbarred a Goshen lawyer who lives in the Catskills hamlet of Burlingham, several months after he resigned in the face of an investigation into allegations of professional misconduct. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 07:01:20 GMT)
Attorney's license suspended
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended Gary attorney Willie Harris' law license because of his conviction on federal public corruption charges. The high court order, signed by Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard, states Harris will be suspended from the practice of law effective the first week in January. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 08:10:19 GMT)
Lawyer Says Suspicion Of Strangers Behind Some Problems
DE QUEEN -- The influx of Hispanics to Sevier County in recent years has resulted in a psychological response among some longtime Anglo residents that can be involved in problems experienced by the immigrants, a lawyer says. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 08:23:26 GMT)
Thaksin Not Involved, Says His Lawyer (Malaysian National News Agency
BANGKOK, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not involved in the formation of a coalition government in Thailand and has no intention either to act as the advisor to the People's Power Party (PPP), his lawyer and PPP's deputy secretary-general Noppadon Patama said Sunday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:49:05 GMT)
Attorney's license suspended
The Indiana Supreme Court suspended Gary attorney Willie Harris' law license because of his conviction on federal public corruption charges. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 09:54:43 GMT)
Indiana Supreme Court suspends Gary lawyer Harris effective Jan. 2
Courtrooms will be off limits for Willie Harris in his capacity as a lawyer for the near future. But he's scheduled to be sentenced for a fraud conviction in January. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:16:51 GMT)
CORRECTED: Jailed Iranian students to be freed on bail: lawyer
Three students jailed for up to three years on charges including insulting Iran's Supreme Leader have been granted release on bail of about $85,000 each, their lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 11:58:17 GMT)
Jailed Iranian students to be freed on bail: lawyer
Three students jailed for up to three years on charges including insulting Iran's Supreme Leader have been granted release on bail of about $85,000 each, their lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:01:42 GMT)
CORRECTED: Jailed Iranian students to be freed on bail: lawyer
(Corrects spelling of Supreme leader's name in paragraph four) By Reza Derakhshi (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:08:01 GMT)
Police officials, stateâ€s attorney dispute request
Cary Police officials on Friday denied seeking reckless-homicide charges against a man who accidentally ran over and killed his wife, and they criticized State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi for saying that the department did. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:26:00 GMT)
Attorney general's aide goes blue in office e-mail
Attorney General Marc Dann already has shown that he can curse a blue streak, based on his comments to a newspaper reporter that were captured by a Youngstown television station this summer . (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:40:53 GMT)
Lawyer: I had 'no reason' to kill wife
A disbarred lawyer who lives three doors from Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton says he's being "abused for publicity's sake" after being charged with murdering his wife. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:42:59 GMT)
Lawyer: I had 'no reason' to kill wife
A disbarred lawyer who lives three doors from Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton says he's being "abused for publicity's sake" after being charged with murdering his wife. In a jailhouse interview with The Journal News, Carlos Perez-Olivo insisted he's innocent. Perez-Olivo, who lives in Chappaqua, was arrested Thursday in what a prosecutor called a chilling "execution" of his wife, Peggy, on Nov. ... (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:54:01 GMT)
Lawyer facing manslaughter in partner's death to be pallbearer
Associated Press - December 25, 2007 12:55 PM ET WEWOKA, Okla. (AP) - A Tulsa lawyer facing a first-degree manslaughter complaint in the death of his law partner will serve as pallbearer at his... (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 17:56:25 GMT)
Lawyer facing manslaughter in partner's death to be pallbearer
WEWOKA, Okla. (AP) - A Tulsa lawyer facing a first-degree manslaughter complaint in the death of his law partner will serve as pallbearer at his friend's funeral on Friday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:45:17 GMT)
Iranian Students Will Be Released Soon, Lawyer Says
Three students who had been sentenced for two to three years for crimes including insulting the nation?s supreme leader are expected to be released this week on bail (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:49:01 GMT)
Frustrated with Bruning's office, panel may seek own attorney
A state commission frustrated with Attorney General Jon Bruning’s record on fighting cases of alleged housing and age discrimination may ask lawmakers for its own attorney to help bring cases to court. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 19:52:29 GMT)
Month later, another govt lawyer shot dead in Bihar
Yet another government lawyer was shot dead in Jehanabad on Monday evening. Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) Din Dayal Yadav was gunned down by unidentified assailants while he was returning home from the local market. Earlier, another government lawyer Ram Naresh Sharma was shot in Begusarai. Though the 55-year-old Yadav was not handling any high-profile case, unlike his counterpart Sharma in ... (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:13:34 GMT)
Accused Lawyer To Serve As Pallbearer
WEWOKA, Okla. (AP) -- A Tulsa lawyer facing a first-degree manslaughter complaint in the death of his law partner will serve as pallbearer at his friend's funeral on Friday. Thirty-three-year-old Kenneth Morgan was arrested and jailed after a traffic accident that killed Andre Carolina early Saturday. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 20:39:39 GMT)
Corrupt lawyer squeezed for cash
AN attempt to recover more than £20,000 falsely claimed in legal aid by a corrupt lawyer from Wembley has been launched. Naveen Sagar, 32, stole £21,000 while defending a Southall gang charged with arms and heroin dealing. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:03:42 GMT)
Month later, another govt lawyer shot dead in Bihar
Yet another government lawyer was shot dead in Jehanabad on Monday evening. (Tue, 25 Dec 2007 21:40:30 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints over lawsuit against boy
DENVER (AP) - The lawyer for a Pennsylvania couple suing an 8-year-old over a ski collision says his clients have had to leave town for the holidays due to public outrage over their case. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:45:42 GMT)
County attorney's office beefing up
The county attorney's office will be beefing up its legal staff next year as a means of coping with increasing growth -- and crime -- in Tooele County. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:54:25 GMT)
Brig. Gen. Lim back in Tanay, says lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Brigadier General Danilo Lim, a suspect in the November 29, 2007 and February 2006 uprisings, was returned to his detention cell at an Army camp in Rizal province, from police general headquarters in Camp Crame on Wednesday, his lawyer said. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:14:37 GMT)
Iranian students will be released soon, lawyer says
Three students who had been sentenced for two to three years for crimes including insulting the nation's supreme leader are expected to be released this week on bail. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:09:25 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints over lawsuit against boy
DENVER - People upset over a man who sued an 8-year-old boy and his father over a ski collision have subjected him and his wife to "an electronic tar and feathering," their lawyer said. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:15:05 GMT)
Guitar-Strumming Attorney Sets Legal Parodies to Music
Mr. Savell purchased his electric guitar with his first paycheck 25 years ago, but first began drafting legal jargon parodies in law school at the University of Michigan. He has since started writing his own lyrics, a process that takes a few weeks each summer to write and weekends throughout the fall to produce. His recording studio is a home office, with moving blankets hanging along the walls ... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:27:16 GMT)
The year in news: Missing attorney reappears
CHAPEL HILL -- It started on July 10, 2006, when he slipped out the back door of his law office as another attorney waited to confront him about $800,000 that was missing. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:36:47 GMT)
Council at odds over attorney's pay
Charleston County Attorney Joe Dawson's nine bosses have decided to restrain his pay after a heated discussion that was fueled by appeals for fiscal responsibility and accusations of foul play. Dawson's pay had been a sore subject among County Council members for quite awhile; ... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:48:05 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Gross mismanagement' at GHA
GARY | A lawyer representing senior citizen residents of Genesis Tower is accusing the Gary Housing Authority of gross mismanagement and threatening legal action in order to bring the troubled agency under federal control. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:08:50 GMT)
Attorney John Bacon dies at 95
HOPEWELL TWP. -- The oldest practicing attorney in the county when he retired at age 90, John F. Bacon Sr. has passed away at age 95. Mr. Bacon passed away Friday at the Cumberland Manor, where he had been residing for the past two weeks. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 06:57:25 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints over lawsuit against boy
DENVER - People upset over a man who sued an 8-year-old boy and his father over a ski collision have subjected him and his wife to "an electronic tar and feathering," their lawyer said. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 07:15:25 GMT)
State's attorney says judge soft on domestic violence
BENNINGTON -- Although District Court Judge Katherine Hayes ordered a man who is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend to a 24-hour curfew, Bennington County State's Attorney Erica Marthage called Hayes a "renegade judge" who is soft on domestic violence. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Herald Staff (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:07:52 GMT)
Panel backs attorney for race against Miller
A Town of Poughkeepsie attorney active in Democratic politics hopes to challenge veteran GOP state Assemblyman Joel Miller next year in the race to represent the 102nd District in Albany. The town Democratic Executive Committee recently voted to support attorney Gary Levine, who has worked as the full town Democratic committee's political coordinator and served as its vice chairman. Levine ... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:08:00 GMT)
State's attorney says judge soft on domestic violence
BENNINGTON -- Although District Court Judge Katherine Hayes ordered a man who is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend to a 24-hour curfew, Bennington County State's Attorney Erica Marthage called Hayes a "renegade judge" who is soft on domestic violence. Hayes imposed new sanctions against Jonathan G. Hoffman, 39, of Bennington, after he was arraigned for violating the conditions of his ... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:13:37 GMT)
Lawyer detained for swindling clients
JOHOR BARU: A 41-year-old lawyer was detained by police for allegedly swindling clients of up to RM746,000. The suspect was apprehended by the state Commercial Crimes unit on Sunday at his home in Parit Semerah, Pontian. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:35:26 GMT)
Maryland Attorney General Seeking to Block Testimony
posted 5:04 am Wed December 26, 2007 - Annapolis, Md. The state Attorney General's Office is seeking to block a key witness' testimony in a lawsuit challenging $1.3 billion in tax increases passed during the General Assembly's special session last month. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:22:28 GMT)
Haneef was a victim of a desperate Howard Government, says lawyer
Melbourne, Dec.26 (ANI): An Australian Muslim lawyer, who is also a lecturer in politics at Monash University, one of Australia's largest and most prestigious law schools, has suggested that Bangalore-based Dr. Mohammad Haneef was the victim of a desperate John Howard Government that dug itself into a hole and proceeded to deepen it. In an article written for The Age, Waleed Aly, now says ... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 10:39:59 GMT)
Police officials, stateâ€s attorney dispute request
Cary Police officials on Friday denied seeking reckless-homicide charges against a man who accidentally ran over and killed his wife, and they criticized State’s Attorney Louis Bianchi for saying that the department did. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 11:08:44 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints over lawsuit against boy
The lawyer for a Pennsylvania couple suing an 8-year-old over a ski collision says his clients have had to leave town for the holidays due to public outrage over their... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:17:18 GMT)
Lawyer: People Harass Local Man Suing 8-Year-Old
A lawyer says people are attacking a man after he sued an 8-year-old over a ski collision. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:34:34 GMT)
Report: Clemens' attorney launches own probe
Roger Clemens' lead attorney told the New York Times that his firm is launching its own investigation into allegations the seven-time Cy Young winner used steroids and human growth hormone. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:05:36 GMT)
Lawyer to seek Supreme Court review of disbarral
ANDOVER - The Supreme Judicial Court may have denied her latest appeal, but disbarred lawyer Barbara Johnson is not ready to stop fighting. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:47:17 GMT)
Clemens' attorney says he's doing his own investigation
The lead attorney for Roger Clemens says he has begun his own investigation into allegations that link the pitcher to the use of steroids and human growth hormone, The New York Times reported. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:24:34 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:57:49 GMT)
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