Attorney News Jan 2008
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Tankleff's Lawyer Confident There Won't Be a Retrial
A defense lawyer for Martin Tankleff says he's confident that a new investigation won't lead to a retrial for the Long Island man who served 17 years in prison for his parents' murder before his conv.... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:10:53 GMT)
McNamee's attorney defends request for immunity
Brian McNamee's attorney, Earl Ward, defended his client asking for immunity to testify before Congress and suggested that if Roger Clemens were to contradict McNamee's testimony, he would likely be indicted for lying under oath. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:13:40 GMT)
Attorney General pushes bill to restrict sex offenders online
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is urging state lawmakers to pass a bill that would make it illegal for convicted sex offenders to use social networking Web sites frequented by children, such as MySpace.com. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:34:25 GMT)
State's attorney will endorse top aide as successor
Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine is set to endorse his top aide to succeed him in office, sources said Wednesday. Devine will endorse First Assistant State's Attorney Robert Milan at a Noon press conference, breaking his long-held silence in the campaign. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 17:16:37 GMT)
Tankleff Lawyer Expects No Retrial After New Probe
A defense lawyer says he's confident a new investigation won't lead to a retrial for a Long Island man who served 17 years in prison for his parents' murder before his conviction was overturned last month. But attorney Barry Pollack says he's concerned about the new probe "needlessly delaying the inevitable" for his client, Martin Tankleff. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 18:02:28 GMT)
Lawyer faces forfeiture in wire fraud case
CHARLESTON, S.C. A Charleston lawyer accused of stealing $2.35 million dollars from a client and running to Canada has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:17:23 GMT)
Winsted keeps town attorney
WINSTED --- Town attorney Kevin F. Nelligan has survived a move by some selectmen to replace him. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 19:37:25 GMT)
Report: Another lawyer pleads guilty in bribery investigation
JACKSON, Miss. One of the defense attorneys who briefly represented prominent plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs on bribery charges has pleaded guilty to trying to influence a Hinds County judge in 1994, a newspaper reports. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:10:33 GMT)
Report: Another lawyer pleads guilty in bribery investigation
One of the defense attorneys who briefly represented prominent plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs on bribery charges has pleaded guilty to trying to influence a Hinds County judge in 1994, a newspaper reports. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:15:35 GMT)
Report: Another lawyer pleads guilty in bribery investigation
JACKSON, Miss. -- One of the defense attorneys who briefly represented prominent plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs on bribery charges has pleaded guilty to trying to influence... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:17:57 GMT)
Devine Endorses Milan For State's Attorney
After keeping silent for months, Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine endorsed his top aide to succeed him in office. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:47:34 GMT)
Clemens lawyer reluctant about deposition: report
Roger Clemens' attorney disputed a report Sunday that said the star baseball pitcher is reluctant to give US lawmakers a deposition this week ahead of a hearing on steroid accusations. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:55:16 GMT)
State's Attorney Endorses Top Aide as Successor
Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine endorsed First Assistant State's Attorney Robert Milan at a Noon press conference Sunday. In plugging Milan, Devine passed over another of his top aides who is seeking the office, Chief Deputy State's Attorney Anita Alvarez. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:13:55 GMT)
Slouf had series of talks with Czech attorney's secretary -- Nova
Prague- Miroslav Slouf, former adviser to then PM Milos Zeman, had 48 phone talks with Josef Pavlik, head of Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka's secretariate, last autumn, when Vesecka's office was dealing with the biofuel scandal and Jiri Cunek's corruption case, TV Nova reported today. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 21:28:11 GMT)
Report: Another lawyer pleads guilty in bribery investigation
Associated Press - January 13, 2008 5:04 PM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - 1 of the defense attorneys who briefly represented prominent Mississippi plaintiff lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs on... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:08:00 GMT)
Clemens lawyer won't commit to deposition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Roger Clemens' lawyer wouldn't commit Sunday to having the pitcher give a deposition to congressional investigators, even as he said the seven-time Cy Young Award winner remains willing to testify in open session before a House committee investigating denials that he used performance-enhancing drugs. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:26:59 GMT)
State's Attorney Devine endorses successor
Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine has endorsed his first assistant Bob Milan to succeed him. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:47:32 GMT)
Report: Another Miss. lawyer pleads guilty in bribery probe
One of the defense attorneys who briefly represented prominent plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs on bribery charges has pleaded guilty to trying to influence a Hinds County judge in 1994,... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:31:21 GMT)
Lawyer: No change in Clemens' Congress trip
Roger Clemens' lawyer wouldn't commit to having the pitcher give a deposition to congressional investigators, even as he said the seven-time Cy Young Award winner remains willing to testify in open session before a House committee. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:34:23 GMT)
Federline lawyer says upcoming Spears court hearing most significant yet
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' effort to regain visitation rights with her two small children is back on the court docket for what a lawyer described Sunday as "the most significant hearing in the case so far." (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:59:00 GMT)
Devine breaks silence, makes endorsement for Cook County state's attorney
State's attorney breaks silence with endorsement Preparing to retire from the post he has held for nearly a decade, Cook County State's Atty. Richard Devine endorsed his ranking deputy Sunday in the race to succeed him as the county's chief prosecutor. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:16:57 GMT)
Attorney General Quits; Clash With Fenty Aide Cited
D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer resigned yesterday as the city's top lawyer, a result of increasing frustration that Mayor Adrian M. Fenty has relied more on his general counsel to make key legal decisions for the city, according to associates of Singer. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:28:16 GMT)
Mendelson Moves to Redefine Attorney General's Role
The day after D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer announced her resignation, District Council member Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) introduced a bill to his colleagues to put some teeth into the job and toughen qualifications for applicants. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:30:37 GMT)
Attorney For D.C. in Gun Ban Case Fired
Acting D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles has fired the city lawyer who had been preparing to defend the District's longtime ban on handguns before the Supreme Court this spring, a move that some city officials fear could harm the case. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:36:49 GMT)
K-Fed Attorney: Upcoming Spears Hearing Most Significant Yet
Britney Spears' effort to regain visitation rights with her two small children is back on the court docket for what an attorney described Sunday as "the most significant hearing in the case so far." (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:02:37 GMT)
Lawyer Plea Deal
A Charleston lawyer accused of stealing $2.35 million dollars from a client and running to Canada has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. Under terms of the agreement filed in federal court last week, Michael Timothy Jordan faces a fine and up to 20 years in prison on a charge of wire fraud. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:17:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Clemens 'more than willing' to answer Congress
Pitcher Roger Clemens is in talks with a Congressional committee in preparation for his deposition and Feb. 13 appearance on Capitol Hill. Clemens' lawyer said Sunday he has been discussing with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee terms of Clemens' testimony, including scheduling a deposition and what could be turned over as evidence. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:21:12 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer wavers on deposition
He's getting 'cold feet,' McNamee's lawyer says of accused pitcher. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:24:11 GMT)
Another Lawyer Enters Plea in Bribery Case
New developments in the judicial bribery case involving prominent trial attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs. The Associated Press is reporting that another lawyer connected to Scruggs' practice, has entered a plea in the bribery case. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:24:46 GMT)
Kevin Federline’s attorney requests police report on Britney Spears incident
LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears’ home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:43:44 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer isn't committing to deposition
Looks like Roger Clemens might be thinking about throwing a change-up. His lawyer wouldn’t commit Sunday to having Clemens give a deposition to congressional investigators, even as he said Clemens remains willing to testify in open session before a House committee investigating denials that he used performance-enhancing drugs. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:47:04 GMT)
Zoo mauling victim's family hires high-profile attorney to sue S.F.
The family of Carlos Sousa Jr., who was killed by a tiger at the San Francisco Zoo on Christmas Day, has brought in a high-profile attorney to sue the city. The family hired Michael Cardoza, a Walnut Creek criminal defense attorney who has worked on such... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:25:48 GMT)
Lawyer goes from SEC defender to defendant
The securities case that brought Dallas lawyer Phillip Offill to court last week is the kind he has worked for decades: Investors are alleging fraud, large sums of money are moving around mysteriously, and the government has stepped in. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:43:36 GMT)
McNamee lawyer rips Roger dodge
Any attempt by Roger Clemens' lawyer to use the defamation suit the he filed against his former trainer to keep Clemens from being deposed by congressional investigators is a "smokescreen," says Brian McNamee's lawyer Richard Emery. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 09:40:03 GMT)
Devine endorses top aide in state's attorney race
After keeping silent for months, Cook County State's Attorney Dick Devine has endorsed his top aide to succeed him. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:09:40 GMT)
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney - Trailer
This is the first Ace attorney title developed specifically for the DS, with the Phoenix Wright games having been seen first on GBA. There's a new hero, a new assistant and a new mentor. Oh Mia, we miss you already. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:27:38 GMT)
NY Attorney General investigates Intel antitrust case
New York Attorney General Andrew M Cuomo has opened an antitrust investigation into Intel, over claims that the company used its power in the market to prevent customers from working with its main rivals, Advanced Micro Devices. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:29:33 GMT)
LINGAM VIDEO CLIP:Lawyer fails in attempt to discharge commissioners
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s lawyer today failed in his attempt to recuse three members of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the controversial “Lingam” video clip showing a senior lawyer allegedly brokering judicial appointments with a top judge over the phone. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:31:53 GMT)
Attorney General Quits; Clash With Fenty Aide Cited
D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer resigned yesterday as the city's top lawyer, a result of increasing frustration that Mayor Adrian M. Fenty has relied more on his general counsel to make key legal decisions for the city, according to associates of Singer. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:18:57 GMT)
Mendelson Moves to Redefine Attorney General's Role
The day after D.C. Attorney General Linda Singer announced her resignation, District Council member Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) introduced a bill to his colleagues to put some teeth into the job and toughen qualifications for applicants. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:21:18 GMT)
Overseas aid panel chooses lawyer
A Jersey lawyer is chosen to help decide which overseas projects get funding from the island's multi-million pound aid fund. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:22:00 GMT)
Attorney For D.C. in Gun Ban Case Fired
Acting D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles has fired the city lawyer who had been preparing to defend the District's longtime ban on handguns before the Supreme Court this spring, a move that some city officials fear could harm the case. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:27:30 GMT)
Lawyer admits to bribing judge
Booneville lawyer Joey Langston has pleaded guilty to corruption charges, according to sealed documents in federal court in Oxford. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:41:50 GMT)
Prosecutor Gentry pulls out of running for city attorney
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 14 (UNION-TRIBUNE): San Diego prosecutor William Gentry is withdrawing from the San Diego city attorney's race, a move that may help consolidate conservative support behind a local judge. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:01:02 GMT)
Tiger Victim's Family Hires High Profile Attorney
The family of the teenager killed by a tiger at the San Francisco zoo has hired a high profile attorney to sue the city. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:50:32 GMT)
Minn. lawyer new Alamogordo city attorney
ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (AP) - A lawyer from Minnesota has been hired as city attorney for Alamogordo. Stephen Thies begins his new job January 22nd. He’s been city attorney for Redwood Falls, Minnesota. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:39:04 GMT)
German lawyer of Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel sentenced to 3 1/2 years
BERLIN - The former lawyer for Ernst Zundel, a well-known Holocaust denier deported from Canada in 2005, has been convicted of incitement today for denying the genocide herself. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:39:36 GMT)
Holocaust Denier's Lawyer Gets Prison
A former lawyer for a well-known Holocaust denier was convicted of incitement in Germany on Monday for denying the genocide herself and sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:56:04 GMT)
German Neo-Nazi Lawyer Sentenced for Denying Holocaust
A German court on Monday jailed the lawyer of a convicted Holocaust denier for calling the Nazis' World War II slaughter of European Jews "the biggest lie in world history." (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:27:48 GMT)
Duke City lawyer runs for U.S. House
An Albuquerque lawyer has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:18:06 GMT)
Attorney: Castagna charges 'laughable'
The attorney for a 27-year-old waiter and part-time porn model called Spokane County’s case “laughable” as his client pleaded not guilty today to a list of charges that followed a sexual encounter in October that ended the career of a Washington state representative. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:22:28 GMT)
Albuquerque Attorney Running For Congress
An Albuquerque attorney has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District seat. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:38:00 GMT)
Interview With Venezuela's Attorney General
The Washington Post's Juan Forero interviewed Venezuelan Attorney General Isaias Rodriguez. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:47:08 GMT)
Another E. coli Outbreak: Marler Clark Lawyer says Federal and State Regulators Play a High-Risk Game with US Consumers
Public health officials in Washington, DC, California, and Wisconsin are playing a dangerous game with American consumers by refusing to reveal the specific stores or restaurants that may have served meat contaminated by toxic E. coli, says Bill Marler, the Seattle lawyer who represents victims of food-borne illness. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:53:17 GMT)
Attorney's sentence overturned
I-Team 10 has tracked down exclusive information on Anthony Leonardo. The well-known Rochester attorney who is in prison on money laundering and drug charges... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:52:09 GMT)
Moser to get new attorney
A new lawyer will represent the 19-year-old West Chester Twp. man charged in a pipe bomb explosion and death of a high school friend last week. Robert Moser switched representation as of Monday, said a secretary with attorney Nadeem Quarishi's office, Sams, Fischer, Packard, Schuessler, LLC. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:22:21 GMT)
Peachtree Launches Attorney Cost Financing Program
Peachtree Settlement Funding today announced the launch of its Attorney Cost Financing Program (ACF). ACF allows plaintiffs' lawyers to finance all of the costs of litigation. These are costs that they historically had to advance themselves. The ACF program requires no personal recourse to the lawyers and no current interest is due on the advances. Rather, the firm is the borrower and the ... (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:37:36 GMT)
VIP Lawyer Allowed To Quit Explosives Case
TAMPA - Lawyer John Fitzgibbons no longer has to represent Ahmed Mohamed, a U.S. magistrate ruled Monday. (Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:52:03 GMT)
Living room in video clip same as the one in lawyer’s house
KUALA LUMPUR: The living room featured in the V.K. Lingam video clip is the same as the one in the lawyer’s house in Kelana Jaya, Petaling Jaya. Two Anti-Corruption Agency officials confirmed this yesterday on Day 1 of the hearing of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the controversial video clip. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:20:20 GMT)
Lawyer defends his monthly $14K child payments
Renowned trial lawyer Willie Gary had a very personal case before the Georgia Supreme Court Monday. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:20:42 GMT)
Virginia Attorney General sides with breakaway churches
McLEAN -- Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell has filed legal papers supporting a group of Virginia churches whose congregations voted to split from the Episcopal Church. The 11 congregations -- including two large congregations, Truro Church in Fairfax and The Falls Church in Falls Church -- voted in 2006 and 2007 to leave the 2 million-member Episcopal Church and realign under a network ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:53:40 GMT)
Egyptian student facing explosives charges fires attorney
An Egyptian college student facing federal explosives charges fired his attorney Monday, and the Egyptian government said it will hire him a new one as soon as possible. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:08:17 GMT)
Lawyer wants Loh cited for contempt
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk V.K. Lingam’s lawyer wants the father of the person who made the video-clip cited for contempt for disrespecting the Royal Commission of Inquiry by going to the press first. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:29:27 GMT)
Justin Gatlin looks to Floyd Landis lawyer for help in appeals
LOS ANGELES - Sprinter Justin Gatlin has retained the lawyer in charge of cyclist Floyd Landis' defence for his upcoming attempt to have a four-year doping ban reduced further. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:37:55 GMT)
Gatlin looks to Landis attorney for help in appeals
Sprinter Justin Gatlin has retained the attorney in charge of cyclist Floyd Landis' defense for his upcoming attempt to have a four-year doping ban reduced further. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:13:42 GMT)
Attorney: Client charged in police shootings a victim of circumstance
The attorney defending a Mason man charged in connection with the shooting of two West Chester Twp. police officers today asked jurors to consider his client a victim of circumstance. \ (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 03:37:20 GMT)
Judge throws out appeal from former Virginia Beach lawyer
A federal appeals court has dismissed the latest challenge by disbarred Virginia Beach lawyer Thomas E. Smolka, who argued that he was treated unfairly by vindictive prosecutors and a biased judge. Smolka, 60, was a real estate lawyer who, in 1993, was convicted of killing his wife, Betty Anne, w ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:15:54 GMT)
Floyd County attorney accused of having sex with client
The Floyd County attorney is being sued by a woman who claims he had sex with her while she was his client at a private law firm. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:46:06 GMT)
Floyd County attorney accused of having sex with client
Associated Press - January 14, 2008 11:34 PM ET CHARLES CITY, Iowa (AP) - The Floyd County attorney is being sued by a woman who claims he had sex with her while she was his client at a private... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 04:53:27 GMT)
Stuart lawyer Gary defends $14,000 child support payments
Renowned trial lawyer Willie Gary had a very personal case before the Georgia Supreme Court Monday. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:19:55 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to judicial influence charge
An attorney conspired with powerful trial lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs to seek a favorable ruling from a Mississippi judge by offering to help the state judge get a federal judgeship, according to court papers unsealed Monday in an expanding judicial bribery case. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 06:15:56 GMT)
Gatlin brings in Landis' attorney to fight ban
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Sprinter Justin Gatlin has retained the attorney in charge of cyclist Floyd Landis' defense for his upcoming attempt to have a four-year doping ban reduced further. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:15:39 GMT)
Zimbabwe: PA Was Simply Following Orders - Defence Lawyer
A LAWYER representing fugitive Guruve North Member of the House of Assembly David Butau's personal assistant, who was last week convicted of illegally dealing in foreign currency, yesterday claimed Butau was the principal offender and that the secretary was only working under instructions when she committed the offence. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 07:34:57 GMT)
City attorney convenes summit as Riverside bars seek solutions to trouble
The Riverside city attorney will meet today with police commanders to discuss bars that officials consider a threat to public safety. City Attorney Gregory Priamos said he wants to evaluate how to eliminate repeated police calls to problem nightclubs. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:13:33 GMT)
Convicted ex-lawyer to argue to reduce 16-year sentence
Disgraced former lawyer Anthony Leonardo Jr., imprisoned for conspiracies to commit murder, traffic cocaine and launder money, is getting yet another day in court. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:29:46 GMT)
Floyd County attorney sued: Former client claims Marzen had sex with her while representing her on cases before he was ...
CHARLES CITY — Floyd County Attorney Jesse Marzen and a law firm that employed him before he took office are being sued by a woman who claims he had sexual relations with her while she was his client. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:47:28 GMT)
Respected lawyer honored
Words like congenial, helpful and thoughtful aren't usually chosen when describing lawyers, as many admit, but ask a colleague about retiring Gardner lawyer George C. Corey, 83, and those are precisely the adjectives that are used. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 09:51:51 GMT)
Latest flap in Deltona yields no change in city attorney
A handful of residents raised concerns during a special meeting Monday evening about the acting city attorney. But the lone commissioner who attended said he would not try to remove George Trovato. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:46:07 GMT)
Floyd County Attorney Sued Amid Sex Allegations
The Floyd County attorney is being sued by a woman who claims he had sex with her while she was his client at a private law firm. The lawsuit alleges County Attorney Jesse Marzen had a relationship with the woman between January and February 2006, before he took office. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:32:43 GMT)
Lawyer says man wrongly charged in Nitro tire fire
A defense lawyer says his client has been wrongly charged in a warehouse fire that burned thousands of old tires. Ricky Handley pleaded not guilty Monday in Kanawha County Circuit Court to charges that he accumulated more than 1,000 tires without a permit. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:46:45 GMT)
Lawyer challenges critics to find Suharto's 'fortune'
The lawyer of Indonesia's critically ill ex-president Suharto has blasted three-year-old claims that he was the most corrupt world leader in recent history and told critics to find the cash. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:32 GMT)
Davis' attorney says official shouldn't talk
An attorney for 272nd District Judge Rick Davis chided a State Commission on Judicial Conduct official Monday for speaking with the media about pendin ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:36:38 GMT)
Groups Plan Protest Against District Attorney
Leaders from throughout Houston plan to protest at the Harris County District Attorney's Office, KPRC Local 2 reported. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 13:47:21 GMT)
Rape bid on lawyer triggers violence in Orissa
An alleged rape attempt on a woman lawyer in Orissa triggered violent protests here Tuesday during which a police vehicle was damaged. The incident occurred Monday night when the lawyer after attending the court was returning home in a village, some 15 km from here. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:40:07 GMT)
Kucinich's Lawyer Lays Out His Case Against MSNBC
This morning, the Media Mob caught up with William McGaha, who is serving as Dennis Kucinich’s lawyer in his battle to be included in tonight’s MSNBC debate at Cashman Center in Las Vegas. Mr. McGaha said his client’s case was based, in part, on two e-mails the Kucinich camp had received from Jennifer Backus, a political consultant for NBC Universal. The first e-mail, according to Mr. ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:07:35 GMT)
Family of San Jose teen killed by tiger hires high-profile attorney
The family of a 17-year-old San Jose boy fatally mauled by a tiger at the San Francisco Zoo on Christmas Day has hired high-profile defense attorney Michael Cardoza, a representative with Cardoza's law office confirmed today. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:38:43 GMT)
‘Political absurdity', Lawyer: Recall move vs Panlilio won’t prosper
SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Tuesday dismissed as "political absurdity" the reported moves to recall Gov. Eddie Panlilio from his position. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:38:45 GMT)
Spokane attorney seeks new trial over alleged juror racism
Attorney Mark D. Kamitomo is asking for a new trial in a medical malpractice case after learning that some jurors allegedly mocked his Japanese heritage during closed-door deliberations. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:41:50 GMT)
Attorney: 'Pacman' Punched Her At Strip Club
An attorney is seeking an arrest warrant against suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:52:05 GMT)
Attorney appointed for Marine in 'unusual' move
Onslow County District Attorney Dewey Hudson said it was extremely unusual for Marine Cpl. Cesar Laurean to be assigned a capital defender before he even appeared in court on a first-degree murder charge. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:09:19 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer won't commit to deposition
NEW YORK (AP) -- Roger Clemens' lawyer wouldn't commit Sunday to having the pitcher give a deposition to congressional investigators, even as he said the seven-time Cy Young Award winner remains willing to testify in open session before a House committee investigating denials that he used performance-enhancing drugs. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:10:02 GMT)
2:14 p.m.: Jury Rules Against Lawyer For Malpractice
JACKSON, Miss. -- A Hinds County jury returned a $375,000 verdict Tuesday in a legal malpractice case against Jackson lawyer Issac Byrd Jr. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:20:12 GMT)
Spokane attorney seeks new trial over alleged juror racism
Attorney Mark D. Kamitomo is asking for a new trial in a medical malpractice case after learning that some jurors allegedly mocked his Japanese... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 20:23:32 GMT)
Convicted con man charged with posing as LA lawyer
A convicted con man was charged with posing as a lawyer and offering to obtain green cards for immigrants - some of whom now face deportation. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:03:22 GMT)
Lawyer Willie Gary goes before court over child support
A prominent Florida trial lawyer finds himself in the defendant's chair this week, as his child support case went before the Georgia Supreme Court. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:10:54 GMT)
EXCLUSIVE: Snipes' Attorney Calls Actor "Product Of America"
An all-white jury was seated Tuesday in actor Wesley Snipes' tax evasion trial. Snipes' lead attorney revealed his strategy in the case only to Eyewitness News. The attorney also tried to clear up what he calls misconceptions in the case. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Snipes' Lead Attorney Discusses Strategy For Trial SLIDESHOW: Images Of Snipes Arriving At Courthouse RAW VIDEO: Snipes Arrives At Ocala ... (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:16:19 GMT)
Attorney Alleges Adam 'Pacman' Jones Punched Her at Strip Club
An attorney is seeking an arrest warrant against suspended Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, claiming he punched her at an Atlanta strip club. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:17:59 GMT)
Approval of Kearl oilsands project violated federal law, says lawyer
Bob Weber, The Canadian Press January 15, 2008 - 4:23 p.m. EDMONTON - A panel violated federal laws when it recommended regulatory approval for a $7-billion oilsands project on the basis of unproven cleanup plans, a lawyer for an environmental coalition argued Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:32:25 GMT)
Top lawyer faces child support ruling
Associated Press A prominent Florida trial lawyer finds himself in the defendant's chair this week, as his child support case went before the Georgia Supreme Court. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:33:29 GMT)
Convicted con man charged with posing as L.A. lawyer
LOS ANGELES, 12:37 p.m. Jan. 15 (AP): A convicted con man was charged with posing as a lawyer and offering to obtain green cards for immigrants – some of whom now face deportation. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:03:16 GMT)
Approval of Kearl oilsands project violated federal law, says lawyer
EDMONTON - A panel violated federal laws and glossed over concerns about mine tailings and over-development when it recommended regulatory approval for a $7-billion oilsands project, a lawyer for an environmental coalition argued Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:28:00 GMT)
Lingam’s lawyer grilled
KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer was put in a tight spot when commissioners grilled him over whether his client Datuk V.K. Lingam had admitted to being the person embroiled in the controversial video clip about the brokering of judges’ appointments. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:46:54 GMT)
Approval of Kearl oilsands project violated federal law, says lawyer
Bob Weber, The Canadian Press January 15, 2008 - 6:28 p.m. EDMONTON - A panel violated federal laws and glossed over concerns about mine tailings and over-development when it recommended regulatory approval for a $7-billion oilsands project, a lawyer for an environmental coalition argued Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Jan 2008 23:47:15 GMT)
Mitchell Johnson's Attorney Wants to Stop Trial
A Jonesboro school shooter's attorney is trying to halt his federal trial. Mitchell Johnson's attorney wants to suppress incriminating statements he made before he was read his Miranda rights. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:04:59 GMT)
City settles with attorney who sued over Mount Soledad cross
SAN DIEGO, 4:08 p.m. Jan. 15 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): The City Council has agreed to pay $750,000 to the attorney who sued San Diego over the Mount Soledad cross to settle a dispute over legal fees, it was announced Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:30:52 GMT)
State Attorney General Calls For Crackdown On Gangs
A new report shows just how bad the gang problem is in Florida -- some 65,000 ganga are believed to be in the state, prompting the state attorney general to call for more help and more money from lawmakers. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:14:00 GMT)
Lawyer: plea expected in body parts case
A former oral surgeon has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer said Tuesday. Prosecutors say Michael Mastromarino, 44, was making millions by covertly carving up hundreds of corpses at a Brooklyn funeral home and selling the parts for dental implants, hip replacements and other procedures ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:14:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Former oral surgeon and mastermind in body parts scheme to plead guilty
A former oral surgeon has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:16:15 GMT)
Local attorney faces conspiracy and fraud charges
More motions are expected to be filed in court against local prominent attorney Richard Dickie Scruggs. Scruggs , his son and others are charged with conspiracy and fraud. They're accused of bribing (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:01:12 GMT)
LA County district attorney gets $55,000 salary bump
Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley has been granted an over-$55,000 raise, bringing his yearly salary up to more than $292,000. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:03:12 GMT)
Floyd County attorney accused of having sex with client
CHARLES CITY (AP) — The Floyd County attorney is being sued by a woman who claims he had sex with her while she was his client at a private law firm. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:32:20 GMT)
At his trial, lawyer denies lending money to KC judge
Lawyer and former Jackson County Legislator Carl Bussey denied Tuesday that he ever lent money to a disgraced former Kansas City municipal judge. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:37:34 GMT)
Lawyer Vows To Continue Fight Against Uptown Charlotte Baseball Stadium After 'Final' Vote On Deal
Mecklenburg county commissioners took the final vote Tuesdan night on a land swap designed to bring a baseball stadium to uptown Charlotte. But a local lawyer said he'll continue his efforts to block the deal. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 04:37:37 GMT)
Attorney Alleges 'Pacman' Jones Punched Her
An attorney is seeking an arrest warrant against suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones, claiming he punched her at an Atlanta strip club. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:12:34 GMT)
Former attorney, Willie Harris, hit with prison term
HAMMOND | Former Gary attorney Willie Harris betrayed the legal profession, Lake County taxpayers and an elderly family relative, and should spend more than four years in prison for it, a judge ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:29:16 GMT)
Judges rule on $80,000 of disbarred lawyer funds
A ruling from a state appeals court yesterday sheds light on what the court system and legal community have to do to mop up a law practice after a lawyer is disbarred. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:56:40 GMT)
At his trial, lawyer denies lending money to KC judge
Lawyer and former Jackson County Legislator Carl Bussey denied Tuesday that he ever lent money to a disgraced former Kansas City municipal judge. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:45:45 GMT)
Lawyer rebuts Lavigne defense
SPRINGFIELD - The lawyer for the parents of slain altar boy Daniel Croteau whose case has long gone cold has rebutted a defense statement on behalf of longtime suspect, defrocked priest Richard R. Lavigne. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:29:10 GMT)
State's attorney succession draws concern
Issues of independence raised Behind-the-scenes political maneuvering over who should be the next Howard County state's attorney is raising concerns in the legal community as three of the county's five Circuit Court judges prepare to vote on the appointment. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:35:41 GMT)
O.J. Simpson is due in court today as attorney denies Simpson violated bail conditions
O.J. Simpson is due in court today as his attorney denies the former football star violated his bail agreement in a motion asking that his client be again let out of jail to await trial in his armed robbery case. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:46:31 GMT)
House Dems want outside lawyer to probe CIA tapes case
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and 18 other House Democrats on Tuesday asked the attorney general to replace a government prosecutor with an outside lawyer to investigate the CIA's destruction of interrogation videotapes. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:24:26 GMT)
Malaysian lawyer promises to reveal truth behind judicial scandal video
A prominent lawyer promised Wednesday to reveal whether he is the man who was secretly filmed talking about the brokering of judges in a scandal that has cast doubt on Malaysia's legal system. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:37:00 GMT)
Malaysia: Lawyer Promises To Reveal Truth Behind Judicial Scandal Video
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A prominent lawyer promised Wednesday (16 Jan) to reveal whether he is the man who was secretly filmed talking about the brokering of judges in a scandal that has cast doubt on Malaysia's legal system. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:15:39 GMT)
Cook wins county attorney election
OTTUMWA – Tuesday’s county attorney election was a late night for poll workers, but the results became clear quickly. Absentee votes set the tone. Allen Cook, the Democratic candidate, brought in 65 absentee votes. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:15:26 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced for stealing $140,000 from two clients
White Plains – A disbarred attorney from West Harrison was sentenced Tuesday in Westchester County court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and to pay $500 per month in restitution to the Lawyers’ Fund for client protection on her guilty plea to a charge of grand larceny in the second degree. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:34:46 GMT)
Ex-pastor's attorney calls for accounting details
Instead of challenging a murder charge faced by former Hickman pastor Doug Porter, a defense attorney Tuesday asked for the results of a financial analysis the Stanislaus County district attorney's office is preparing, saying he needs full disclosure because a May 12 trial is approaching. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:36:31 GMT)
Attorney General's office sues man claiming to be attorney
The state Attorney General's office is suing a man it says ripped off immigrants by posing as an attorney. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 11:54:44 GMT)
District attorney to seek re-election
Larimer District Attorney Larry Abrahamson, whose office is at the center of a revived decades-old murder case, announced this week he will seek re-election in November. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:16:16 GMT)
Lingam And Eusoff Chin Were Close, Lawyer Claims (Malaysian National News Agency
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 (Bernama) -- The lawyer representing Datuk V.K Lingam's brother raised the issue of close association between Lingam and former Chief Justice Tun Eusoff Chin, which according to him, was very important to ascertain the truth about the contents of the controversial "Lingam" video clip. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:26:55 GMT)
O.J.'s attorney denies he violated bail conditions
O.J. Simpson's attorney denies the former football star violated his bail agreement in a motion asking that his client be again let out of jail to await trial in his armed robbery case. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:11:37 GMT)
Gary attorney sentenced to over 4 years in prison in fraud scheme
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — Gary attorney Willie Harris has been sentenced to 55 months in prison for his role in a real estate fraud scheme. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:11:51 GMT)
Student charged in explosives case gets new attorney
A new attorney will represent an Egyptian college student facing federal explosives charges. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:16:45 GMT)
Lawyer: plea expected in body parts case
A former oral surgeon has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:18:45 GMT)
Cabarrus District Attorney defends handling of animal cruelty case
The Cabarrus County District Attorney says her office handled a Kannapolis animal cruelty case properly and refuted comments by a local animal rights activist. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:54:58 GMT)
Attorney general came to Soeharto after Try Sutrisno`s call, Sudi says
Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi said Attorney General Hendarman Supandji visited the Pertamina Hospital (RSPP) early Saturday to settle the legal case of former president Soeharto. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:19:38 GMT)
Fayed's lawyer suggests Prince Philip called Dodi 'an oily bedhopper'
A lawyer acting for Mohamed al Fayed today suggested that Prince Philip had referred to Princess Diana's companion Dodi as 'an oily bedhopper'. Michael Mansfield QC, claimed the Duke was unimpressed when he learned of Diana’s relationship with Dodi in July 1997 (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:07:19 GMT)
Attorney: Let O.J. Simpson out of jail
O.J. Simpson's attorney denies the former football star violated his bail agreement in a motion asking that his client be again let out of jail to await trial in his armed robbery case. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:01:12 GMT)
Student charged in explosives case gets new attorney
A new attorney has been appointed to represent an Egyptian college student facing federal explosives charges. Bruce G. Howie will represent Ahmed Abdellatif Sherif Mohamed, who has been in jail since Aug. 4. Mohamed and fellow University of South Florida engineering student Youssef Megahed were stopped for speeding near a South Carolina naval base. They were arrested when a deputy said he found ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:02:37 GMT)
Exclusive | Wilkins top choice for U.S. Attorney
Walt Wilkins, son of former Chief U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge William “Billy” Wilkins of Greenville, is a leading candidate for the seat of outgoing U.S. Attorney Reggie Lloyd, sources said Tuesday. The younger Wilkins, an assistant U.S. attorney in Greenville since 2005, declined comment Tuesday. He is the nephew of David Wilkins, the former S.C. House speaker and current U.S. ... (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:09:21 GMT)
Xbox Live Gamers Sue Microsoft For Faulty Service, Lawyer Speaks Out: Exclusive
Three Xbox Live subscribers are suing Microsoft for more than $5 million for failures in the online gaming service, their lawyer explains. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:31:23 GMT)
KC lawyer not guilty in loan scandal, jury says
A federal jury deliberated only 30 minutes this morning before finding a Kansas City lawyer not guilty of perjury and lying to a federal grand jury. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:50:24 GMT)
Lawyer wants ex-teacher out of jail
He cites medical conditions; Kinley was convicted of sex offense The lawyer for a former Howard County special-education teacher convicted in August of a third-degree sex offense involving a 15-year-old boy is scheduled to ask a Circuit Court judge on Friday to release his client from a detention center because of an undisclosed medical issue. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:04:40 GMT)
Attorney asks judge for O.J.'s release
O.J. Simpson was brought to court in jail attire Wednesday to answer charges he violated terms of his bail by attempting to contact a co-defendant in his armed robbery case. Simpson's attorney, Gabriel Grasso, filed a motion late Tuesday urging a judge to reject Clark County District Attorney David Roger's effort to have Simpson jailed without bail until his April 7 trial. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:33:25 GMT)
O.J.'s lawyer denies he violated bail conditions, seeks release
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson is set to appear today in a courtroom for a hearing on allegations that he violated his bail agreement as he awaits trial in his armed robbery case - accusations his lawyer says are false. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:39:32 GMT)
Ohio attorney general vows 'meticulous' inquiry into shooting death of Lima woman
LIMA, Ohio — Despite skepticism from some community members, Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann vowed Wednesday morning to conduct a “thorough, fair, complete and meticulous” investigation into the shooting of a Lima woman by a city police officer. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:40:27 GMT)
Egyptian Student Facing Explosives Charges Gets New Attorney
An Egyptian college student facing federal explosives charges after a traffic stop in goose creek got a new attorney. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:10:43 GMT)
Fayed's lawyer suggests Prince Philip called Dodi 'an oily bedhopper'
A lawyer acting for Mohamed al Fayed today suggested that Prince Philip had referred to Princess Diana's companion Dodi as “an oily bedhopper”. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:28:32 GMT)
State Attorney Colton files for re-election to sixth term
State Attorney Colton files for re-election to sixth term (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 18:54:52 GMT)
Gary attorney sentenced to over 4 years in prison in fraud scheme
HAMMOND — Gary attorney Willie Harris has been sentenced to 55 months in prison for his role in a real estate fraud scheme. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:28:48 GMT)
Wis. Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer For Fraudulent Bills
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a lawyer for 60 days for submitting false bills to the state. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:02:08 GMT)
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