Attorney News Dec 2007
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Lawyer says accused Vegas machete slayer plans to plea not guilty
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Nevada man held in the machete slaying of a woman and the slashing of the woman's son and daughter intends to plead not guilty. That's according to the lawyer representing 29-year-old Victor O. Cruz-Garcia. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 16:48:40 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 17:53:48 GMT)
Local attorney suspended
The North Dakota Supreme Court suspended Wahpeton attorney Samuel Johnson for 60 days for his conduct relating to truthfulness in statements to others relating to respect for rights of third persons. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:03:04 GMT)
4 quit or are fired at Dade state attorney
A prosecutor with the Miami-Dade state attorney's office, an intern and a secretary were fired and another prosecutor resigned last week in what officials said today were four unrelated incidents. Assistant State Attorney Antonio Jimenez was fired last Thursday because he ''misrepresented information regarding a case,'' spokeswoman Terry Chavez said. ''We have a zero tolerance for that,'' she ... (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:28:40 GMT)
Lawyer: I had 'no reason' to kill wife
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- 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. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:36:35 GMT)
Report: Clemens' attorney launches probe; Rocket to talk to reporters
From ESPN.com "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 18:42:43 GMT)
Lawyer says accused Vegas machete slayer plans to plea not guilty
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A man charged in the machete slaying of a Las Vegas woman who took him in off the streets and the slashing of the woman's son and daughter intends to plead not guilty, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:48:40 GMT)
Lawyer: Allentown couple gets complaints over lawsuit against boy
People upset over an Allentown 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 18:59:39 GMT)
Anglo-American unit sues Senegal over iron ore contract: lawyer
A South African affiliate of mining giant Anglo-American is suing Senegal for 667 million dollars (460 million euros) for tearing up an iron ore extraction contract, the firm's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:20:04 GMT)
Williams lawyer quits to work for city of Burlington
Associated Press - December 26, 2007 3:25 PM ET BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - A lead defense lawyer in 1 of Vermont's most notorious criminal cases is quitting the case. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 20:27:59 GMT)
Williams' Defense Lawyer Quits Case for New Job
The lawyer who represents one of Vermont's most notorious murder suspects is quitting. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:33:24 GMT)
Charles Orange, the Commonwealth Attorney for the 7th District, passed away Wednesday morning at his home.
Charles Orange, the Commonwealth Attorney for the 7th District which includes Logan and Todd counties, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. Orange was re-elected to the post in 2006 after running unopposed. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 21:41:32 GMT)
Mayor-elect names new city attorney
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor-elect Scott Johnson on Wednesday named Joe Scala as his choice to become city attorney when Johnson takes office. Scala is the principal of his own law firm. (Wed, 26 Dec 2007 22:37:01 GMT)
Newton County losing its prosecuting attorney
Newton County prosecuting attorney, Scott Watson, says he is stepping down in just over two weeks. Watson has been the Newton County prosecutor for 14 years and his current term does not expire until (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 00:53:39 GMT)
Drew Peterson Attorney In Greenville
Attorney believes Drew Peterson had nothing to do with the disappearance of wife Stacey. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:00:29 GMT)
State Attorney's Office Employees Fired Amid Questions About Charitable Donations
The Miami-Dade state attorney's office fired three employees and disciplined three others just before Christmas weekend for a host of alleged transgressions. Also, a top prosecutor, division chief Herbert E. Walker III, resigned by e-mail Friday. Some of the disciplinary actions stemmed from two prosecutors' alleged agreement to drop misdemeanor criminal cases in exchange for defendants' ... (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:12:56 GMT)
Lawyer's Bid to Keep 'Gift' Above Legal Fees Rejected
A New York judge has shot down a lawyer's claim that a client meant to give him more than $450,000 as a gift rather than as part of a fee in a medical malpractice case. Norman L. Cousins received about $948,000 in legal fees but sought more, claiming the litigation had bankrupted him. The judge found, in part, that the claimed gift wouldn't be acceptable under state ethics rules, which say that, ... (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 05:13:57 GMT)
Solomons' ex-attorney general deported to Australia: officials
The Solomon Islands' former attorney general Julian Moti was deported Thursday to Australia where he faces child-sex charges, officials said. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:30:24 GMT)
Mayor-elect names new city attorney
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mayor-elect Scott Johnson on Wednesday named Joe Scala as his choice to become city attorney when Johnson takes office. Scala is the principal of his own law firm. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:51:59 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. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:53:40 GMT)
Lawyer's Bid to Keep 'Gift' Above Legal Fees Rejected
A New York judge has shot down a lawyer's claim that a client meant to give him more than $450,000 as a gift rather than as part of a fee in a medical malpractice case. Norman L. Cousins received about $948,000 in legal fees but sought more, claiming the litigation had bankrupted him. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:03:06 GMT)
State Attorney's Office Employees Fired Amid Questions About Charitable Donations
The Miami-Dade state attorney's office fired three employees and disciplined three others just before Christmas weekend for a host of alleged transgressions. Also, a top prosecutor, division chief Herbert E. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 08:03:06 GMT)
Prison-birth mom’s lawyer loses license
The civil lawyer for the woman who gave birth in a Lackawanna County Prison cell last July has lost his license to practice law — at least temporarily. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:09:15 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints
DENVER (AP) -- 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. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:25:16 GMT)
Roger Clemens' lawyer launching probe
Roger Clemens' lawyer says he is launching his own investigation into the allegations in the Mitchell Report that the Rocket used steroids and HGH and Clemens plans to take questions from the press after his scheduled "60 Minutes" interview airs Jan. 6. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:29:29 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer hires own P.I.
Roger Clemens' lawyer has hired private investigators to try to challenge the credibility of Brian McNamee, the trainer who told federal agents and former Sen. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:05:35 GMT)
Attorney: Furstenau dodging responsibility
The Sun gives attorney Jim Sotos a chance to respond to last week's interview with Councilman Richard Furstenau. Sotos, who is representing Police Chief David Dial, city attorney Margo Ely and other defendants in Furstenau's civil rights lawsuit, says the councilman is offering misleading information. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:30:47 GMT)
Lawyer again charged with DUI
An Anderson Township lawyer who a month ago had her driving privileges restored following a drunken-driving conviction spent Christmas in jail charged with driving drunk again. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 10:30:49 GMT)
Sobhraj victim of Nepal's racism, lawyer tells French president
Kathmandu, Dec 27 (IANS) Making a fresh effort for the release of Charles Sobhraj, who has been fighting a murder conviction in Nepal since 2003, his lawyer in Paris has asked the French president to intervene. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:01:20 GMT)
Another new lawyer for suspect Christopher Williams
Associated Press - December 27, 2007 7:05 AM ET ESSEX, Vt. (AP) - A man accused of shooting two people to death during a school shooting spree in Essex last year is getting a new lawyer. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:12:39 GMT)
Hoak's attorney seeks mistrial in Kearneysville slaying
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. - A Martinsburg, W.Va., attorney said Wednesday he might subpoena jurors from Raymond Hoak's voluntary manslaughter trial to find out more information about questionable juror notes that were found after the trial. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 12:50:45 GMT)
District Attorney To Investigate 7-Eleven Robbery Shooting
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala is reviewing whether a Pittsburgh-area 7-Eleven clerk was justified in shooting a robbery suspect. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:02:59 GMT)
Report: Clemens' lawyer to put P.I.'s on case
Roger Clemens' lawyer has hired private investigators in an attempt to challenge the credibility of Brian McNamee, who has claimed to have injected Clemens with steroids, a lawyer familiar with the matter told The New York Times. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:31:14 GMT)
Druken's lawyer aims to have charges dropped
The St. John's lawyer representing Randy Druken, a wrongfully convicted man who remains in custody on assault charges in a different case, wants the Crown to drop its case. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:17:01 GMT)
Mugabe appoints tribunal to probe attorney misconduct: report
President Robert Mugabe has appointed a three-man tribunal to probe misconduct charges against Zimbabwe's suspended attorney-general Sobusa Gula-Ndebele, state radio reported Thursday. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:46:38 GMT)
Solomons extradites ex-attorney general
The Solomon Islands government extradited its former attorney general Thursday to face child sex charges in Australia. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:55:06 GMT)
Disbarred attorney facing OVI charges
CINCINNATI — The arraignment for a former Butler County attorney charged with operating a vehicle under the influence while her children were in the back seat has been delayed. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:34:14 GMT)
Hicks' priority is to assimilate: lawyer
Convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks' lawyer says his client's main priority is to assimilate into the community. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:47:11 GMT)
Hicks' priority is to assimilate: lawyer
Convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks' lawyer says his client's main priority is to assimilate into the community. The former Guantanamo Bay inmate is scheduled for release from Adelaide's high security Yatala Prison after 8am (CDT) Saturday. (Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:55:33 GMT)
Attorney General: No driver's license for illegal immigrants
LANSING - Michigan's attorney general says illegal immigrants can no longer get a state driver's license. Mike Cox's legal opinion overrules an opinion (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:01:10 GMT)
Solomons' ex-attorney general to face Australian court
Solomon Islands Attorney-General Julian Moti(R), is seen with two Solomon Islanders, Chris Hapa, a lawyer working for Moti's law firm Pacific Lawyers and Robson Djokovic, and a political appointee in the Office of the Prime Minister in Honiara are escorted by Australian Federal Police in Honiara in 2006. Moti was due to face an Australian court on Friday after being deported on child sex charges. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 00:52:30 GMT)
Illegal immigrants can't get Michigan driver's licenses, state attorney general says
LANSING, Mich. - Illegal immigrants are ineligible for driver's licenses, Michigan's attorney general said Thursday in an opinion that affects one of the few states that have been granting licenses to undocumented residents. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:16:45 GMT)
Fugitive Thai banker Rakesh Saxena, his former lawyer facing suit over shares
The Canadian Press December 27, 2007 - 8:31 p.m. VANCOUVER - The B.C. Supreme Court has cleared the way for a lawsuit launched by three Americans against fugitive Thai banker Rakesh Saxena, his former lawyer Russ Chamberlain and Vancouver investment dealer Alexandra Triffo. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:37:48 GMT)
Deported lawyer behind bars
AN Australian lawyer and politician deported from Honiara on child sex allegations will stay behind bars in Brisbane until at least next Friday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:00:00 GMT)
Indiana Black Expo chooses board member who is lawyer as new CEO :South Bend has chapter, which sponsored Kwanzaa ...
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Indiana Black Expo has chosen lawyer Tanya Bell to become its next leader. South Bend has a chapter of the organization that promotes the social, economic and cultural life of black people. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:09:13 GMT)
Fierce Fighter, an Entertainer and Clemens?s Lead Lawyer
Rusty Hardin, the lawyer hired by Roger Clemens to defend him from charges he used performance-enhancing drugs, has vowed to play hardball. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:38:08 GMT)
High court shields attorney-client records
OLYMPIA -- A sharply divided state Supreme Court reaffirmed attorney-client privilege exemptions from the state's Public Records Act, and said government agencies can challenge records requests in court before releasing any information. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:36:00 GMT)
In political turnaround, Cuomo shows success as attorney general
Aides to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo say the state's top prosecutor often tells staff to "find real problems that affect the lives of real people." People seem to be responding. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:39:06 GMT)
Solomon Attorney General to face court
Sacked Solomon Islands attorney general and alleged child sex offender Julian Moti is expected to appear in a Brisbane court on friday. He has been arrested by police after his deportation from the Solomon Islands. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 07:55:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Atkin murder suspect has an alibi
A lawyer for the Smyrna man accused of slaying Melissa Atkin at her home west of Murfreesboro said his client was not in Rutherford County when his son's mother was killed. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:04:09 GMT)
6News video: Deciphera complaint again forwarded to Kansas Attorney General
For the second time in two months, Douglas County's District Attorney is forwarding a complaint about the controversial Deciphera pharmaceuticals deal to the Kansas Attorney General's office. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:11:43 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints
DENVER (AP) -- 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. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:24:56 GMT)
Former attorney general of Solomons Islands held in Australia on child sex charges
The Solomon Islands' former attorney general was jailed Friday in Australia to await trial on child sex charges, a day after being extradited from the South Pacific country. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 09:57:00 GMT)
Zimbabwe probes top attorney
Zimbabwe's leader swears in a tribunal to investigate misconduct charges against the ex-attorney general. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:21:29 GMT)
GOTTI LAWYER BOOSTS REV. AL'S GALS
The Rev. Al Sharpton is teaming up with John "Junior" Gotti's former lawyer, who said the feds are going after the civil-rights activist as if he were a made man. Attorney Jeffrey Lichtman said on a radio show yesterday that he was outraged that... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:25:53 GMT)
Lawyer calls man's threat to school a 'prank'
Calling his client's actions a "childish prank," the lawyer for a San Francisco man accused of threatening students and faculty at Village High School in Pleasanton tried to convince a judge Thursday that his client never seriously killing anyone. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:21:40 GMT)
Shooting suspect gets new lawyer
ESSEX (AP) -- A man accused of shooting two people to death during a school shooting spree in Essex last year is getting a new lawyer. ... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:40:28 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. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:18:57 GMT)
Logan, Todd Commonwealth's Attorney Charles Orange dies
Logan and Todd counties Commonwealth's Attorney Charles Orange is dead at 52 after suffering a massive heart attack. Orange suffered the heart attack Wednesday morning and was able to call 911. Logan County Coroner Mary Givens pronounced him dead about an hour later. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Young Funeral Chapel in Russellville but were incomplete on Thursday. Logan County ... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:36:04 GMT)
Attorney gets two years in prison
Cincinnati attorney Clyde Bennett was sentenced to two years in federal prison this morning for making illegal financial transactions. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:28:57 GMT)
Commonwealth attorney passes away
Commonwealth Attorney Charles Orange passed away Wednesday at his home in Logan County. Orange was home alone when he called 911 at 7:51 a.m. When emergency personnel arrived at Orange's home, he was already unconscious. He was pronounced dead at his home at 8:54 a.m. by coroner Mary Givins. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:56:38 GMT)
Political lawyer pleads guilty on charge from lewdness case
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A politically connected lawyer will be sentenced to probation and ordered to continue therapy after his guilty plea Thursday to disorderly conduct. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:02:34 GMT)
Cincy attorney gets two years for transactions
DAYTON — A high-profile Cincinnati attorney convicted of illegally structuring financial transactions was sentenced Friday to two years in prison. Clyde Bennett II, 43, of Mason, was sentenced by U.S. District judge Thomas M. Rose. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:36:07 GMT)
Cincy attorney gets two years for transactions
DAYTON — A high-profile Cincinnati attorney convicted of illegally structuring financial transactions was sentenced Friday to two years in prison. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:40:59 GMT)
South Africa's Zuma indicted for corruption: lawyer
South African prosecutors have indicted ANC President Jacob Zuma for corruption and he will stand trial next year, Zuma's lawyer told the South African Broadcasting Corp. on Friday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:45:19 GMT)
Lawyer says Zuma to be tried for corruption
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African prosecutors have ordered ANC President Jacob Zuma to stand trial on corruption charges, his lawyer told the South African Broadcasting Corp. on Friday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:57:44 GMT)
South Africa's Zuma re-charged in corruption case: lawyer
South Africa's ANC President Jacob Zuma has been re-charged in a corruption case and will "vigorously" defend himself against the charges, Zuma defense lawyer Michael Hulley said on Friday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 18:29:52 GMT)
South Africa's top presidential candidate charged with corruption: lawyer
South Africa's ruling party leader, Jacob Zuma, has been indicted for corruption and will stand trial next year, his lawyer told the South African Broadcasting Corp. on Friday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:02:25 GMT)
South Africa's Zuma to be tried for corruption: lawyer
South African prosecutors have charged ANC President Jacob Zuma with racketeering, money laundering, fraud and corruption and ordered him to stand trial in August next year, his lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:03:00 GMT)
Local Attorney Gets 2-Year Sentence For Breaking Federal Law
A prominent local defense attorney will spend two years in prison for violating the Bank Secrecy Act. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:11:12 GMT)
SAfrica's Zuma charged with racketeering: lawyer
South African prosecutors charged new ANC leader Jacob Zuma with corruption, racketeering and money-laundering Friday barely a week after he was elected leader of the ruling party, his lawyer said. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:14:27 GMT)
Rock, Paper, Scissors Lawyer Hits Domestic Hard Spot
TAMPA - A lawyer who once was ordered by a judge to play a game of rock, paper, scissors is set to appear in court next month to answer a charge of domestic violence. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:50:22 GMT)
Lawyer Seeks to Stay Off Stand
A powerful Mississippi lawyer charged with trying to bribe a judge is seeking to block State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. from questioning him under oath for one of the hundreds of lawsuits his firm filed against the insurer after Hurricane Katrina. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:34:16 GMT)
Prosecutor announces for district attorney post
Montford says she wants to replace boss Ronnie Earle. Travis County Assistant District Attorney Mindy Montford announced Friday that she will seek to replace Ronnie Earle in the March Democratic primary. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 20:50:53 GMT)
City Attorney: SD Should Declare Water Shortage Emergency
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego should declare a water shortage emergency, City Attorney Michael Aguirre said Friday. At a news conference, Aguirre said he will ask City Council President Scott Peters to put such a proposed ordinance on the agenda next month. (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:34:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Deposition in Katrina suit would interfere with judicial bribery case
NEW ORLEANS -- A powerful Mississippi lawyer charged with trying to bribe a judge is seeking to block State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. from questioning him under oath for one of the... (Fri, 28 Dec 2007 23:41:55 GMT)
Topeka Paper Gets Phone Records Detailing Attorney General's Affair
TOPEKA A newspaper is reporting that Attorney General Paul Morrison made hundreds of phone calls this year to a woman with whom he was having an affair. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 00:02:14 GMT)
Attorney requests doctor be released on bond
The attorney of a Lufkin doctor being held behind bars for a British manslaughter charge is requesting a federal judge release her on a $100,000 bond, pending an extradition hearing. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 02:37:09 GMT)
Charlotte's U.S. Attorney will continue to target gangs 10:19 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- There are 1,800 gang members in Charlotte, and the U.S. Attorney's Office here says they spent the past year going after as many of them as possible -- and will continue to go after them. We caught up with one family who said they were glad to hear it. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 03:51:00 GMT)
New attorney now practicing in Newport
NEWPORT-After receiving her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Tennessee (UT) in May 2007, and recently passing the bar exam and being licensed, a young attorney has begun practicing with her father in Newport. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:14:24 GMT)
St. Clair State Attorney, Bob Haida's wife dies
(KMOV) - The wife of St. Clair County State's Attorney Bob Haida is dead. Friday morning, Lisa Franke passed away apparently from complications of a surgery she underwent two days ago. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:29:27 GMT)
District attorney seeks investigation of incentive package for Lawrence pharmaceutical company
LAWRENCE | The Douglas County district attorney has asked the Kansas attorney general’s office to investigate new conflict-of-interest complaints over an incentive package for a Lawrence pharmaceutical company. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 04:30:54 GMT)
Judge dismisses assault conviction against Portsmouth attorney
A judge has dismissed an assault conviction against a Portsmouth attorney. Sterling H. Weaver Sr. was convicted of assault on March 13, 2006, in Portsmouth General District Court. Prosecutor Theresa Gryder said Weaver grabbed her by the throat with his right hand after she said she planned to a ... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:13:06 GMT)
Lawyer admits to disorderly conduct
FLEMINGTON | A politically connected Hunterdon County lawyer who was arrested and charged with lewd behavior appeared in court Thursday and, under the terms of a agreement with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to a single charge of disorderly conduct. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:14:59 GMT)
Lawyer Denies Charge Of Domestic Violence
A lawyer who once was ordered by a judge to play a game of rock, paper, scissors is set to appear in court next month to answer a charge of domestic violence. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 05:35:42 GMT)
Year in Review: Firing of U.S. attorney in SD contributed to political turmoil
SAN DIEGO ---- The unexpected, forced resignation of U.S. Attorney Carol Lam in San Diego and eight other U.S. attorneys nationwide ignited a political firestorm in 2007 that swept through Washington, D.C., as high-ranking congressional Democrats accused the Bush administration of politicizing justice. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 06:01:31 GMT)
Shreveport attorney sues U.S. government over IRS investigation
A Shreveport attorney has sued the federal government over an Internal Revenue Service investigation of his business dealings. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:06:10 GMT)
E.L. lawyer helped draft state constitution
East Lansing lawyer Tom Downs, an expert in election law who helped draft Michigan's constitution, has died at 91. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:20:12 GMT)
County seeks new deputy attorney
Natrona County is looking for a new deputy county attorney. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:24:05 GMT)
Lawyer says couple hit with complaints
DENVER (AP) -- 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. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:25:15 GMT)
Sex-with-two-teens lawyer seeks bonus
A disgraced lawyer who paid a mother to allow him to have sex with her underage daughters is looking for a payday of his own - from the elite law firm where he once worked. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:35:09 GMT)
Zimbabwe probes attorney general
Zimbabwe, 12/29 - Zimbabwe`s president has sworn in a three-man tribunal to investigate misconduct charges against suspended Attorney General Sobusa Gula-Ndebele. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 10:35:57 GMT)
High Court: disbar lawyer
CONCORD (AP) — The New Hampshire Supreme Court has ordered a lawyer disbarred for withdrawing $49,000 from a former client's trust account more than 10 years ago. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 11:14:03 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, 29 Dec 2007 11:49:30 GMT)
Duke moves from acting to interim U.S. attorney
When Jane Duke wakes up today, she no longer will be the acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 13:42:17 GMT)
County seeks new deputy attorney
Natrona County is looking for a new deputy county attorney. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:50:59 GMT)
Attorney general siding with governor's challengers in suit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A Cook County judge is allowing Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan to intervene as a third party in a lawsuit that challenges Gov. Rod Blagojevich's authority to expand a government health-care program without lawmakers' approval. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:35:03 GMT)
Lawyer files claim against Dane County in baby's death
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Madison lawyer has filed a notice of claim against Dane County, saying more should have been done to prevent last summer's death of a 6-week-old girl. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:31:57 GMT)
Lawyer files claim against Dane County in baby's death
Associated Press - December 29, 2007 12:25 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Madison lawyer has filed a notice of claim against Dane County, saying more should have been done to prevent last... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:32:19 GMT)
Attorney: Party promoter not aggressor in altercation
An attorney for a party promotions group linked to the brutal beating of a professional fitness trainer says his clients were not the aggressors in the early morning altercation. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:43:36 GMT)
Corbett’s attorney files response to motion for discovery
BISBEE — An attorney representing a Border Patrol agent charged with murdering an illegal immigrant near Naco has filed a response to the state’s motion for discovery in the case. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:20:55 GMT)
Disgraced lawyer suing former firm
A New York lawyer convicted of paying a mother to have sex with her two teenage daughters is suing his former firm for unpaid employee benefits. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:41:30 GMT)
Disgraced lawyer suing former firm
A New York lawyer convicted of paying a mother to have sex with her two teenage daughters is suing his former firm for unpaid employee benefits. James Colliton, who was arrested in 2006 and later convicted for his sexual indiscretions, is suing Cravath, S... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 20:54:11 GMT)
Legal action minefield for banned cricketers - lawyer
A leading sports lawyer said the New Zealand Cricket Players'Association would face a "number of hurdles" if they were to consider legal action against the national governing body for their stance against selecting rebel players. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:11:01 GMT)
Disgraced lawyer suing former firm
A New York lawyer convicted of paying a mother to have sex with her two teenage daughters is suing his former firm for unpaid employee benefits.James Colliton, who was arrested in 2006 and later convicted for his sexual indiscretions, is suing Cravath, Swaine & Moore for salary, vacation pay and annual bonus payments he allegedly was entitled, the New York Daily News said Saturday.During his ... (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:13:05 GMT)
U.S. attorney expects Rodriguez appeal to be argued in 2008
FARGO, N.D. - U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley hopes an appeal by death row inmate Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. will be scheduled for arguments before a federal appeals court within the next year, after a series of delays. (Sat, 29 Dec 2007 21:20:52 GMT)
Hicks must renounce terrorism: lawyer
David Hicks won't be taken seriously until he renounces terrorism, a prominent human rights lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 00:49:12 GMT)
Hicks must renounce terrorism: lawyer
David Hicks won’t be taken seriously until he renounces terrorism, a prominent human rights lawyer says. George Newhouse, who acted for wrongly-detained Australian citizens Vivian Alvarez and Cornelia Rau, said Hicks also had to renounce anti-Semitic views. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:11:10 GMT)
Attorney Now Sits Behind the Bench | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY | Local Top Stories
A prominent defense attorney will now sit behind the bench. Joseph Cawley is sworn in as Broome County Court Judge. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the old Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:48:32 GMT)
Year in Review: Firing of U.S. attorney in SD contributed to political turmoil
SAN DIEGO ---- The unexpected, forced resignation of U.S. Attorney Carol Lam in San Diego and eight other U.S. attorneys nationwide ignited a political firestorm in 2007 that swept through Washington, D.C., as high-ranking congressional Democrats accused the Bush administration of politicizing justice. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:15:26 GMT)
Hicks must renounce terrorism - lawyer
DAVID Hicks won't be taken seriously until he renounces terrorism, a prominent human rights lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:23:00 GMT)
Hicks must renounce terrorism - lawyer
DAVID Hicks won't be taken seriously until he renounces terrorism, a prominent human rights lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:23:00 GMT)
Hicks must renounce terrorism - lawyer
DAVID Hicks won't be taken seriously until he renounces terrorism, a prominent human rights lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:23:00 GMT)
State's attorney hires veteran investigator
BRIDGEPORT — If Edward Zack, the newest inspector for the state's attorney, has a fault, it's that he always has to keep busy. It was that personal drive that led him to join the Greenwich (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 04:59:42 GMT)
Lawyer Charged With Contempt Of Court
Lawyer Jessica Miller got a look at the Pasco County Jail from behind bars Friday. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:23:11 GMT)
Polk attorney Mobbs crusades for Ocoee road
OCOEE, Tenn. -- Almost a year ago, Polk County Attorney Denny Mobbs proposed using a rural highway over Little Frog Mountain as a route for U.S. Highway 64 instead of the winding Ocoee Gorge. Mr. Mobbs said last week he believes the route is the most environmentally and economically responsible. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:28:03 GMT)
Hicks not guilty, says lawyer
David Hicks would not have been convicted of a terrorism-related charge by any fair court, his former lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:34:32 GMT)
Hicks guilty of no crime: ex-lawyer
David Hicks would not have been convicted of a terrorism-related charge by any fair court, his former lawyer says. Hicks had simply accepted an "offer he couldn't refuse" to get out of a US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, lawyer Stephen Kenny said. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 05:55:27 GMT)
Madison Lawyer Files Claim Against Dane County In Baby Death
MADISON, Wis. -- A Madison lawyer has filed a notice of claim against Dane County over the death of a six-week-old girl last summer. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:19:50 GMT)
No court would have convicted Hicks - lawyer
DAVID Hicks would not have been convicted of a terrorism-related charge by any fair court, his former lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:23:00 GMT)
No court would have convicted Hicks - lawyer
DAVID Hicks would not have been convicted of a terrorism-related charge by any fair court, his former lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:23:00 GMT)
No court would have convicted Hicks - lawyer
DAVID Hicks would not have been convicted of a terrorism-related charge by any fair court, his former lawyer says. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:23:00 GMT)
Attorney wants refiled charges to be dismissed
BELLEFONTE — The attorney for one of two Penn State football players charged with assaulting a man at a fraternity party on campus in October is fighting the refiling of previously dismissed felony charges. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 07:46:17 GMT)
Attorney from Cherry Hill joins Voorhees practice
Attorney Louis L. Chodoff recently joined the Voorhees office of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll as of counsel in the litigation department and the labor, employment and immigration Group. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:28:06 GMT)
Rawalpindi police opposed autopsy on Bhutto's body: Lawyer
A top lawyer Athar Minallah said the decision not to conduct an autopsy on slain ex-premier Benazir Bhutto's body was taken by the Rawalpindi police chief. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:30:45 GMT)
Acadiana Diary: Local attorney brought polio campaign to Acadiana
When Lafayette attorney Ed McGlasson died earlier this month, there were many tributes to him, but most of them overlooked what might have been one of his most important contributions to the community. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 08:56:45 GMT)
County seeks new deputy attorney
Natrona County is looking for a new deputy county attorney. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 09:23:14 GMT)
U.S. attorney expects Rodriguez appeal to happen in 2008
FARGO - U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley hopes an appeal by death row inmate Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. will be scheduled for arguments before a federal appeals court within the next year, after a series of delays. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:09:24 GMT)
Lawyer Larry Franklin wins big, spends big
Named the state's best trial lawyer by his peers earlier this year, Larry Franklin has settled more than 20 cases for $1 million or more and won the biggest medical negligence verdict in Kentucky history -- $27.6 million. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:42:12 GMT)
Cuomo finds success as attorney general
From investigations into the student-loan business, the social Web site Facebook and the mortgage industry, political observers said Cuomo has gotten out of the shadows of Eliot Spitzer's successes as attorney general and also staked out his own claim to his famous name as the son of former Gov. Mario Cuomo. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 10:46:03 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, 30 Dec 2007 12:33:21 GMT)
Hartley will run for district attorney
Gerald L. Hartley has announced his candidacy for district attorney for the 271st District in the upcoming Democratic primary. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 18:22:13 GMT)
Attorney Now Sits Behind the Bench | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY | Video Archives
A prominent defense attorney will now sit behind the bench. Joseph Cawley is sworn in as Broome County Court Judge. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the old Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:08:33 GMT)
Hicks return 'political': lawyer
David Hicks would not have been convicted of a terrorism-related charge by any fair court, his former lawyer said yesterday. Lawyer Stephen Kenny said Hicks had simply accepted an "offer he couldn't refuse" to get out of a US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:48:54 GMT)
Cincy attorney gets two years for transactions
DAYTON — A high-profile Cincinnati attorney convicted of illegally structuring financial transactions was sentenced Friday to two years in prison. Clyde Bennett II, 43, of Mason, was sentenced by U.S. District judge Thomas M. Rose. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:57:27 GMT)
Disbarred attorney facing OVI charges
CINCINNATI — The arraignment for a former Butler County attorney charged with operating a vehicle under the influence while her children were in the back seat has been delayed. (Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:00:12 GMT)
Federline's attorney: Spears will be deposed soon in custody case
Associated Press - December 30, 2007 8:44 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Kevin Federline's attorney says he wants to depose Britney Spears early next year. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:45:39 GMT)
Attorney Wants Spears Deposition Soon
The attorney for Kevin Federline says he wants to depose Britney Spears soon, the latest step in the former couple's ongoing child-custody battle. "Britney Spears will have her deposition early (next) year," Mark Vincent Kaplan told People.com late Saturday outside a Beverly Hills restaurant. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 02:07:17 GMT)
Attorney Wants Spears Deposition Soon
Attorney for Kevin Federline Says Britney Spears Will Be Deposed Soon in Child-Custody Case (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:06:21 GMT)
Attorney wants Spears deposition soon
The attorney for Kevin Federline says he wants to depose Britney Spears soon, the latest step in the former couple's ongoing child-custody battle. "Britney Spears will have her deposition early (next) year," Mark Vincent Kaplan told People.com late Saturday outside a Beverly Hills restaurant. "We've got a lot to talk about." Spears, 26, called in sick to a court-ordered deposition Dec. 12, ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:15:10 GMT)
Attorney wants Spears deposition soon
The attorney for Kevin Federline says he wants to depose Britney Spears soon, the latest step in the former couple's ongoing child-custody battle. "Britney Spears will have her deposition early (next) year," Mark Vincent Kaplan told People.com late Saturday outside a Beverly Hills restaurant. "We've got a lot to talk about." Spears, 26, called in sick to a court-ordered deposition Dec. 12, ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 03:23:31 GMT)
Lawyer wants Spears deposition soon
The lawyer for Kevin Federline says he wants to make troubled singer Britney Spears give sworn evidence soon, the latest step in the former couple's continuing child-custody battle. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:09:59 GMT)
Attorney wants Spears deposition soon
The attorney for Kevin Federline says he wants to depose Britney Spears soon, the latest step in the former couple's ongoing child-custody battle. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 04:56:53 GMT)
Attorney wants Spears deposition soon
The attorney for Kevin Federline says he wants to depose Britney Spears soon, the latest step in the former couple's ongoing child-custody battle. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:00:35 GMT)
Attorney Wants Spears Deposition Soon
The attorney for Kevin Federline says he wants to depose Britney Spears soon, the latest step in the former couple's ongoing child-custody battle. "Britney Spears will have her deposition early (next) year," Mark Vincent Kaplan told People.com late Saturday outside a Beverly Hills restaurant. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:04:04 GMT)
U.S. attorney expects Rodriguez appeal to happen in 2008
FARGO - U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley hopes an appeal by death row inmate Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. will be scheduled for arguments before a federal appeals court within the next year, after a series of delays. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:25:05 GMT)
Attorney general seeks to prevent some teens from going to adult jail
Outgoing District of Columbia Attorney General Linda Singer is creating a controversy on her way out the door by lobbying to prevent prosecutors from automatically sending teenagers to adult jail for violent crimes, The Examiner has learned. (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:12:15 GMT)
State's attorney reviewing bogus parking ticket claims
An investigation into bogus Baltimore parking tickets appears to be widening as the city State's Attorney's Office begins reviewing (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:15:48 GMT)
Canseco will name others, lawyer says
Former slugger Jose Canseco will name more names in a sequel to his 2005 steroid memoir "Juiced," according to published reports yesterday. The new book, with the working title "Vindicated," will arrive in bookstores on Opening Day 2008, Canseco's lawyer Robert Saunooke told the New York Post and the Daily News. Saunooke said the book would accuse ballplayers not named ... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:56:07 GMT)
Attorney: I Definitely Recommend It
Myara Trinchet is an attorney based in New York. While visiting her three offices in Miami, she went to the Holiday Wonders on December 28 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fo... (Mon, 31 Dec 2007 09:22:13 GMT)
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