Attorney News Jan 2008
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Governor's attorney steps down, eyes county attorney's post
The governor's attorney is leaving that post with an eye on the race for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:18:00 GMT)
Testimony from attorney general doesn't say whether waterboarding is torture
Attorney General Michael Mukasey successfully sidestepped the biggest question of his confirmation hearing last fall: whether he considers waterboarding a form of torture. (Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:40:47 GMT)
Al-Jazeera TV journalist arrested in Cairo, her lawyer says
An Al-Jazeera journalist already appealing one jail sentence was arrested again Monday while filming a documentary, allegedly without a proper license, her lawyer and police said. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:39:21 GMT)
Attorney general to skip 'waterboarding' in testimony
In prepared remarks he plans to give to Congress Wednesday, Attorney General Michael Mukasey avoids addressing a topic that was the central subject of his confirmation hearing -- whether he considers "waterboarding" a form of torture. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:48:13 GMT)
Longwell vows to be tough on criminals if elected Cumberland State's Attorney
TOLEDO — John Longwell vows to be tougher on criminals if elected state’s attorney in Cumberland County. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:48:03 GMT)
Schaefer defends record as he seeks re-election as Cumberland State's Attorney
TOLEDO — Barry Schaefer said his record as state’s attorney in Cumberland County merits his re-election to the office in the Feb. 5 primary election. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:48:13 GMT)
Reiser's Lawyer Files For Mistrial
Upset that a judge scolded him in front of jurors, the defense lawyer for Oakland computer engineer Hans Reiser fired back Monday by filing a motion for a mistrial on the grounds that the judge's remarks were "inaccurate, intemperate and unfair." (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 03:36:25 GMT)
Reiser's lawyer files motion for a mistrial
The defense lawyer for Oakland computer engineer Hans Reiser filined a motion for a mistrial. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:03:44 GMT)
L.A. attorney and wife sentenced in forced labor of Filipino maid
A former Hollywood studio attorney and his wife were sentenced Monday for abusive treatment of their Filipino maid in a case federal prosecutors said “amounts to modern-day slavery.” (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:35:27 GMT)
Hollywood lawyer and wife sentenced for abusing maid
A former Hollywood studio lawyer and his wife have been sentenced for abusive treatment of their Filipino maid in a case US prosecutors said “amounts to modern-day slavery”. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:45:39 GMT)
Reiser's lawyer files motion for a mistrial
Upset that a judge scolded him in front of jurors, the defense lawyer for Oakland computer engineer Hans Reiser fired back today by filing a motion for a mistrial on the grounds that the judge's remarks were "inaccurate, intemperate and unfair. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:50:19 GMT)
LA attorney and wife sentenced in forced labor of Filipino maid
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former Hollywood studio attorney and his wife have been sentenced for abusive treatment of their Filipino maid in a case federal prosecutors say "amounts to modern-day slavery." (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:00:29 GMT)
Attorney in Fort Pierce gets house arrest for grand theft
Attorney in Fort Pierce gets house arrest for grand theft (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:07:10 GMT)
Entertainment Lawyer Sentenced in Milberg Case
An aging and ailing entertainment lawyer was sentenced to six months of home detention yesterday for his role in what prosecutors contend was a kickback scheme operated by one of the nation's most prolific class action law firms, Milberg Weiss. Judge John Walter imposed the sentence on Seymour Lazar, 80, of Palm Springs, Calif., who pled guilty to taking secret payments from Milberg Weiss for ... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:24:48 GMT)
Prosecutors urge 2 years for lawyer who paid clients to sue
Bill Lerach, the securities lawyer who helped recover $7.2 billion for Enron Corp. investors, should serve two years in prison for secretly paying clients of his former firm, Milberg Weiss, to file shareholder lawsuits, prosecutors say. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:52:47 GMT)
Richmond lawyer cracks New York case
Joseph Romito contacted authorities about a John C. Calhoun letter for sale on eBay. Joseph Romito is a Richmond lawyer by day and, as it turns out, a history sleuth by night. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:14:26 GMT)
Former studio attorney, wife sentenced
The couple held their live-in housemaid in forced labor in their Culver City home. A former Hollywood studio attorney was sentenced Monday to 200 hours of community service and his wife to three years in prison for holding their live-in housemaid in forced labor in the couple's Culver City home. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:03:33 GMT)
Nothing 'ominous' about subpoena, U. lawyer says
The subpoena Brown has received from New York's attorney general in connection with his investigation of college study abroad programs is "not unusual" and is not a cause for concern, the University's top lawyer told The Herald on Monday. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:22:16 GMT)
Landlords' lawyer rails against bylaw
WORCESTER - A lawyer for a group of Milford landlords asked a judge in Worcester Superior Court yesterday to block Milford town officials and a company contracted by the town from enforcing an occupancy bylaw. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:45:02 GMT)
McCollum: Attorney's redemption carries 'Eli Stone'
When we first meet Eli Stone, he's a shark - an ambitious, up-and-coming corporate attorney whose San Francisco firm specializes in defending clients who bamboozle and abuse the American public. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 09:49:38 GMT)
Zimbabwe attorney-general faces tribunal probe
A state tribunal has begun investigating Zimbabwe's attorney-general for misconduct after he met a former banker who was on the police wanted list, a state daily reported on Tuesday. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:06:30 GMT)
Fla. attorney general probing Systemax subsidiary
Shares of Systemax Inc., a Port Washington-based computer products reseller, were down sharply yesterday after an article in Barron's over the weekend said one of its subsidiaries is under investigation by the Florida attorney general's office over allegations it kept or delayed customer rebates. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:22:18 GMT)
Attorney, wife sentenced in forced labor of maid
LOS ANGELES -- A former Hollywood studio attorney and his wife were sentenced Monday for abusive treatment of their Filipino maid in a case federal prosecutors said "amounts to modern-day slavery. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:29:36 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Attorney General's Office Restructures
The Attorney General's Office has revoked a system where inexperienced prosecutors had been thrust to deal with cases from magistrates courts up to the Supreme Court. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:55:21 GMT)
Attorney General's Role Is Debated
D.C. Council member Mary M. Cheh and Peter Nickles, the mayor's former general counsel, clashed repeatedly yesterday over whether Nickles had compromised the independence of the office of the attorney general by intervening in the office's legal affairs. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:30:15 GMT)
Moral flip-flop: A lawyer finds himself at the crossroads in ABC's 'Eli Stone'
Eli Stone is your typical fictional TV lawyer - well, one of the two types of... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:46:11 GMT)
Ex-attorney rejects plea offer in theft from client
UTICA – A former local attorney rejected a plea offer Monday in Oneida County Court regarding allegations that she stole more than $350,000 from one of her elderly clients. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:57:59 GMT)
Convicted child molester from Stamford seeks reinstatement as a lawyer
BRIDGEPORT -- A former Stamford lawyer who has spent time in prison for molesting children is seeking reinstatement of his law license. Jonathan Rapoport, convicted of molesting three boys in the 1990s, Monday asked a special panel to restore his law license. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:26:47 GMT)
Bloggers opine on actions of judge, attorney
Bloggers locally and nationwide weighed in about the Salisbury case in which District Court Judge Kevin Eddinger found attorney Todd Paris in contempt for reading a Maxim men's magazine in the courtroom. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:30:10 GMT)
Convicted child molester seeks reinstatement as a lawyer
Bridgeport (AP, Jan. 29, 2008 8:27 AM ) _ A former Stamford lawyer who has spent time in prison for molesting children is seeking reinstatement of his law license. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 13:38:09 GMT)
Absence of Nigerian judge stalls Pfizer drug case: lawyer
A Nigerian court in the northern city of Kano Tuesday adjourned a criminal case against US drug giant Pfizer to February 4 due to the absence of the judge, the defence lawyer said. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:04:27 GMT)
Convicted child molester seeks reinstatement as a lawyer
A former Stamford lawyer who has spent time in prison for molesting children is seeking reinstatement of his law license. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:40:12 GMT)
Va. lawyer killed in hit and run while running
The Associated Press ROANOKE -- Police are looking for the vehicle that struck and killed a runner in southwest Roanoke County. Police say 49-year-old Thomas Farrell was killed about 5:45 a.m. Monday on a road near an elementary school. Farrell had completed the SunTrust Richmond Marathon in November. Farrell was a lawyer who was a partner at WootenHart PLC in Roanoke, and worked mainly on ... (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:59:16 GMT)
Goudge commission lawyer attacks Smith story
'Your testimony was untrue,' lawyer says in attacking statement about judge's purported remark regarding one case (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:05:20 GMT)
One-time FLQ lawyer laid to rest in Montreal
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Montreal Monday to pay final respects to Quebec lawyer and former FLQ negotiator Robert Lemieux. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 17:52:38 GMT)
Taha's lawyer said she had all necessary papers issued by the Egyptian press centre [File: AFP]
Howayda Taha, a documentary producer for Al Jazeera, has been released after being held for 15 hours by Egyptian police. Taha was arrested on Monday for allegedly filming without a proper licence, her lawyer and police said. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:09:32 GMT)
Akron lawyer Markovich suspended from practicing law for now
COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended Akron lawyer Edward P. Markovich from practicing law, alleging acts of fraud, corrupt activity, and dishonesty involving multiple victims and hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:17:46 GMT)
Pregnant Ohio attorney who went missing pleads guilty to making false alarms
A pregnant attorney who police said made up a story about being kidnapped and driven from Ohio to Georgia pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of making false alarms. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:43:09 GMT)
Investigator: Justice Dept. blocking US attorney probe
WASHINGTON— Complaint includes the investigation into the peformance of Rachel Paulose, the former U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:08:31 GMT)
Investigator says Justice Dept. is blocking US attorney, Paulose probes
WASHINGTON - The head of a federal inquiry into the firings of eight U.S. attorneys claims the Justice Department has impeded his investigation into the firing and into the performance of Rachel Paulose, the former U.S. attorney for Minnesota. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:38:41 GMT)
AIG settles with Attorney General's office
Insurance carrier American International Group Inc. today settled a bid-rigging investigation with Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:44:30 GMT)
Attorney will respond to Hecht's opinion
Interim city attorney Braxton Copley will provide a preliminary analysis to the city's governing body today of a legal opinion issued by District Attorney Robert Hecht regarding the city's purchase of a police helicopter. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:57:40 GMT)
N.L. inquiry into cancer tests needs reviews to fulfil mandate: lawyer
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A lawyer for a Newfoundland judicial inquiry looking into widespread errors with breast cancer testing says it wouldn't be able to fulfil its mandate without full and open access to two health board reviews. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:58:00 GMT)
Attorney General John Suthers takes over investigation of Peggy Hettrick murder
DENVER Gov. Ritter has agreed to have Attorney General John Suthers take over the investigation of a 1987 murder in Fort Collins after Tim Masters' conviction was overturned. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:10:23 GMT)
Ex-attorney rejects plea offer in theft case
A former local attorney, Mary Helene Hamlin, 51, of Center Road, Frankfort, rejected a plea offer Monday in Oneida County Court regarding allegations she stole more than $350,000 from one of her elderly clients. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:13:29 GMT)
Snipes "kooky" mail to govt not a crime: lawyer
Rather than file tax returns on an estimated $38 million in income, actor Wesley Snipes flooded the U.S. tax agency with correspondence that his lawyer admitted on Tuesday was sometimes "kooky, crazy and loony." (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:34:33 GMT)
Absence of Nigerian judge stalls Pfizer drug case: lawyer
A Nigerian court in the northern city of Kano Tuesday adjourned a criminal case against US drug giant Pfizer to February 4 due to the absence of the judge, the defence lawyer said. (Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:40:28 GMT)
First Nations teacher's discrimination case could be headed for appeal:lawyer
WINNIPEG - A Manitoba lawyer hopes to appeal a decision where a teacher was awarded nearly $70,000 in compensation for having a job offer pulled due to her heritage. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:41:26 GMT)
Algerian terror suspect arrested in shower: lawyer
Algeria-born accused Al-Qaeda sleeper agent Mohamed Harkat was arrested while taking a shower at his home Tuesday, after he was accused of breaking the terms of his parole, his lawyer told AFP. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:53:53 GMT)
Lawyer says autopsy in Christian Brando's death a waste of time
LOS ANGELES - Christian Brando's former lawyer suggested Tuesday that performing an autopsy on the son of the late actor Marlon Brandon was a waste of time. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:56:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Andy Pettitte will back trainer
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. The lawyer, Earl Ward, said Pettitte talked about HGH with trainer Brian McNamee following a conversation with Clemens, who has denied that he used HGH or steroids. McNamee worked with both Clemens and ... (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:31:10 GMT)
Gilbert's lawyer accuses state commission boss of wrongdoing
A lawyer for Joey Gilbert, fighting allegations the suspended boxer took banned drugs, is accusing the head of the Nevada Athletic Commission of tampering with an expert witness and defaming the Reno middleweight with false statements. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:39:25 GMT)
U.S. attorney general says CIA interrogations legal
The CIA's current techniques for interrogation of terrorism suspects are lawful and do not include the widely condemned simulated drowning method known as waterboarding, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey told Congress on Tuesday. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:01:40 GMT)
Gilbert lawyer cries foul on NAC exec director
A lawyer for Joey Gilbert, fighting allegations the suspended boxer took banned drugs, is accusing the head of the Nevada Athletic Commission of witness tampering and defaming the Reno middleweight with false statements. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:17:56 GMT)
Attorney general says CIA interrogations legal
The CIA's current techniques for interrogating terrorism suspects are legal and do not include a widely condemned method known as waterboarding, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey told Congress on Tuesday. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:55:49 GMT)
Attorney General isn't saying if waterboarding is torture or legal
Associated Press - January 29, 2008 9:43 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The attorney general says he'll refuse to say publicly whether waterboarding is illegal. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 02:57:53 GMT)
Pakistan's Attorney General backs banned players
FAISALABAD, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Pakistan's attorney general has described as unjustified the ban imposed on six cricketers by the national cricket board for joining the rebel Indian Cricket League (ICL). (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:23:22 GMT)
Attorney general refuses to say whether waterboarding is torture or legal
Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Tuesday he will refuse to publicly say whether the interrogation tactic known as waterboarding is illegal, digging in against critics who want the Bush administration to define it as torture. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:40:18 GMT)
College of Mainland tables vote on attorney
TEXAS CITY — College of the Mainland trustees have tabled a decision about whether to rewrite college policy to allow them to hire an attorney apart from the law firm that represents the college. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 03:53:35 GMT)
Attorney general won't say whether waterboarding is torture
Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Tuesday ruled out declaring openly whether he believes the interrogation technique known as waterboarding constitutes torture. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:12:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Andy Pettitte will back trainer
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 04:20:52 GMT)
Attorney Gary seeks jail statement from alleged rape victim
The civil court battle between Stuart attorney Willie Gary and the woman who accused him of rape last summer took yet another contentious turn Tuesday as Gary's attorneys filed a request asking a judge to force his accuser to give a deposition while in jail. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:21:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Pettitte May Testify Against Clemens
A lawyer for trainer Brian McNamee said he believes Pettitte will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 05:24:53 GMT)
US attorney general says CIA not currently authorized to use waterboarding
US Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Tuesday that waterboarding is not currently authorized for CIA interrogations, but said he would not answer questions from Congress on the technique's legality in general. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:52:30 GMT)
LAWYER REPORTS
DAPPER defense lawyer Joe Tacopina has switched gears to work as a journalist for ABC News' "20/20," where his first story - about a sensational sex killing in Perugia, Italy - will air Friday. "It really is a fascinating whodunit," said Tacopina... (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:02:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Pettitte to talk
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. The lawyer, Earl Ward, said Pettitte talked about HGH with... (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:25:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Andy Pettitte will back trainer
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:45:39 GMT)
Attorney general won't rule on waterboarding
Washington - Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Tuesday he will refuse to publicly say whether the interrogation tactic known as waterboarding is illegal, digging in against critics who want the Bush administration to define it as torture. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:42:32 GMT)
Attorney pleads guilty in 'kidnapping'
Toledo - A pregnant attorney who police said made up a story about being kidnapped and driven from Ohio to Georgia pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of making false alarms. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:42:42 GMT)
Ohio attorney general wants poor to pay same for medical care as insurance companies
Ohio's attorney general wants to ensure that the state's poor and uninsured pay the same prices for medical care as insurance companies. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:46:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Andy Pettitte Will Back Trainer
By RONALD BLUM and HOWARD FENDRICH | Wednesday, January 30, 2008 | No comments posted. WASHINGTON - A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:20:14 GMT)
Attorney General Michael Mukasey refuses to say whether waterboarding is torture or legal
Attorney General Michael Mukasey still won't say whether waterboarding is torture, a stance that is upsetting Senate Democrats who had threatened to derail his confirmation over the issue. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:43:09 GMT)
Lawyer: Pettitte To Talk Drug Use
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:00:02 GMT)
Lawyer reports
DAPPER defense lawyer Joe Tacopina has switched gears to work as a journalist for ABC News' "20/20," where his first story - about a sensational sex killing in Perugia, Italy - will air Friday. "It really is a fascinating whodunit," said Tacopina about last fall's slaying of British student Meredith Kercher during a drug-fueled orgy. Kercher's roommate, Amanda Knox, is being held as a suspect, ... (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:16:15 GMT)
Democrats vying for Cook County state's attorney trade barbs in debate
State's attorney race intensifies Prosecutorial misconduct and a string of wrongful conviction scandals have put Cook County's justice system "on life support," Chicago Ald. Tom Allen (38th), a Democratic candidate for state's attorney, argued during a debate Tuesday. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:11:56 GMT)
'Mr. President' swears in the district attorney
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Staten Island's district attorney was sworn in yesterday for his second term by the mayor introduced as "Mr. President." But Michael Bloomberg quickly shot down any notions he'd be standing in Washington next year with his left hand on a Bible and his right hand raised. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:21:42 GMT)
Senators confront attorney general over legality of waterboarding
Attorney General Michael Mukasey got a harsh reception Wednesday from senators of both parties, who used his appearance on Capitol Hill to accuse the Bush administration yet again of contempt for the rule of law and American values. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:55:11 GMT)
Bucks lawyer charged in girlfriend’s death
A Bucks County lawyer accused of recklessly causing his girlfriend to fall to her death last year from his moving pickup truck is expected in court this morning for a preliminary hearing. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:47:51 GMT)
Fighting boxer's ban, lawyer accuses state
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A lawyer for Joey Gilbert, fighting allegations the suspended boxer took banned drugs, is accusing the head of the Nevada Athletic Commission of witness tampering and defaming the Reno middleweight with false statements. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:38:50 GMT)
Snipes's "kooky" mail to U.S. govt not a crime: lawyer
Rather than file tax returns on an estimated $38 million in income, actor Wesley Snipes flooded the U.S. tax agency with correspondence that his lawyer admitted on Tuesday was sometimes "kooky, crazy and loony." (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:48:05 GMT)
Prosecutor to appeals court: NYC lawyer got 'slap on the wrist' in terror case
A prosecutor urged an appeals court to order resentencing of a civil rights lawyer convicted of helping an imprisoned terrorist sheik communicate with his disciples because she received a "slap on the wrist." (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:27:59 GMT)
Attorney general, lawmakers clash on torture
Attorney General Michael Mukasey drew congressional fire on Wednesday for refusing to rule on the legality of waterboarding, and said the CIA may again seek to use the harsh interrogation method. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 18:09:13 GMT)
Attorney general ducks waterboarding issue
Senate Democrats accused Attorney General Michael Mukasey of ducking questions Wednesday on whether waterboarding is torture despite his promise last year to study whether it is illegal. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:36:09 GMT)
Stillwater attorney running for office to prove his children wrong
Bob Hill, an attorney who lives in Stillwater, has officially filed to run for the Minnesota House District 52B seat. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:38:41 GMT)
Attorney general dances around waterboarding issue
Attorney General Michael Mukasey refused to legally define waterboarding as "torture" during Senate testimony Wednesday, although he acknowledged that if the interrogation technique were performed on him, he would personally "feel that it was." (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:04:41 GMT)
Defense lawyer in Nixzmary Brown trial gets extra security after threats
The defense lawyer in the Nixzmary Brown trial is getting extra security after complaining about threats from callers angry with his ardent defense of stepdad Cesar Rodriguez. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:46:31 GMT)
Prosecutors seek longer term for lawyer
The judge who sentenced New York lawyer Lynne Stewart ignored her conviction on a "crime of terrorism," a federal prosecutor told an appeals court. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:43:18 GMT)
Lawyer claims changes in methadone programme
A change of policy means Christchurch prisoners are being kept on the methadone programme for much longer -- sometimes through all their sentences -- according to a defence lawyer. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:48:33 GMT)
Attorney general, lawmakers clash on torture
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey drew congressional fire on Wednesday for refusing to rule on the legality of waterboarding, and said the CIA may again seek to use the harsh interrogation method. (Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:36:39 GMT)
Far north lawyer questions Taser decision
A far north Queensland lawyer says the State Government has rushed its decision to arm all front-line police officers with Taser guns. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:09:00 GMT)
Davis' Lawyer Talks
The lawyer appointed to defend murder suspect Michael Davis admits one of his biggest concerns is overcoming the massive news coverage the case is attracting. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:54:54 GMT)
Ohio Attorney Who Went Missing Pleads Guilty to Making False Alarms
A pregnant attorney who police said made up a story about being kidnapped and driven from Ohio to Georgia pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of making false alarms. Karyn McConnell Hancock's attorney, Jerry Phillips, said he also expects her to be charged with theft and forgery based on accusations from former clients who say she stole money from them. At least 10 of her former clients have ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:10:58 GMT)
Lawyer's Widow to Get 30 Percent of Fees From Old Cases
A prominent Florida lawyer's widow has settled a civil suit she filed against her husband's former associate for 30 percent of fees received in cases left behind by the late Bill Huggett. Details were revealed after Jay Wingate agreed to withdraw from 77 cases against Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, which had petitioned a judge to toss him from the cases, alleging his new firm paid off a cruise ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:11:22 GMT)
N.J. Supreme Court to Take Up Issue of Lawyer's Liability for Client's Baseless Claim
New Jersey's Supreme Court will review a case that could decide whether a lawyer is liable for furthering a client's illegitimate purpose in pursuing litigation. The resolution will have implications for lawyers involved in what a court may deem a strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP suit, which can invite counterclaims for malicious use of process. The case also raises the ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:11:35 GMT)
Amid Attorney Departures, Akerman Senterfitt Offers Headhunters High Fees as Lure
Akerman Senterfitt, which has been plagued by attorney defections and partner dissatisfaction, has stepped up recruiting efforts by offering headhunters unusually high fees to land corporate lawyers. With the recruiting push came news that another high-profile lawyer, Robert Fernandez, is leaving to launch his own practice. Recent departures from Akerman's Miami office now total 10, including ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:11:42 GMT)
Attorney general: Gangs are ‘here to stay’
South Carolina’s gang problem is widespread and poses a significant threat to the general community, a group of lawmakers and community leaders said in a report released Wednesday. To stem the growing problem, the Gang Prevention Study Committee, created last year by legislators and led by Attorney General Henry McMaster, made five initial recommendations: • The State Grand Jury should ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:16:22 GMT)
St. Lucie attorney opposes FPL's wind turbine plan
The St. Lucie County attorney is recommending against letting Florida Power & Light Co. build wind turbines on state land at Blind Creek Park because county conservation money was used to buy the park. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:22:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Pettitte May Back Trainer's Story
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:40:04 GMT)
Ethics counsel calls for disbarment of Holocaust lawyer
A special ethics counsel has recommended the disbarment of Edward D. Fagan, a lawyer who made an international name for himself when he filed the first lawsuit against Swiss banks on behalf of Holocaust victims in 1996. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 05:53:37 GMT)
Lawyer's Widow to Get 30 Percent of Fees From Old Cases
A prominent Florida lawyer's widow has settled a civil suit she filed against her husband's former associate for 30 percent of fees received in cases left behind by the late Bill Huggett. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:03:05 GMT)
N.J. Supreme Court to Take Up Issue of Lawyer's Liability for Client's Baseless Claim
New Jersey's Supreme Court will review a case that could decide whether a lawyer is liable for furthering a client's illegitimate purpose in pursuing litigation. The resolution will have implications for lawyers involved in what a court may deem a strategic lawsuit against public participation, or SLAPP suit, which can invite counterclaims for malicious use of process. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:03:05 GMT)
Amid Attorney Departures, Akerman Senterfitt Offers Headhunters High Fees as Lure
Akerman Senterfitt, which has been plagued by attorney defections and partner dissatisfaction, has stepped up recruiting efforts by offering headhunters unusually high fees to land corporate lawyers. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:03:05 GMT)
Attorney was spokesman for Calumet Farm
Ronald Barnett Sladon, a Fort Lauderdale city attorney for eight years in the 1960s and a horse-racing enthusiast, died Jan. 14 from complications of cancer in a Daytona Beach hospital. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:13:58 GMT)
Bucks lawyer will face homicide trial
Amid new details of the bizarre end to a strife-filled romance, a Bucks County lawyer accused of negligently killing his girlfriend in a Newtown parking lot was ordered held for trial yesterday. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:03:10 GMT)
Names to Keep in Mind for the '09 Attorney General's Race
RICHMOND The positioning for lieutenant governor and attorney general is just beginning in advance of the 2009 statewide election. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:10:03 GMT)
County Attorney Spent Thousands on Booklet
Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall is being criticized for spending almost $15,200 in anti-racketeering funds on a 52-page bound color booklet detailing her first 10 years in office. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:01:30 GMT)
Six To Be Sworn In As Morrison Steps Down As Kansas Attorney General
Today is Paul Morrison's last day as Kansas Attorney General. He decided to resign after a two-year extramarital affair with a former staffer in the Johnson County District Attorney's Office. His replacement chosen by Governor Kathleen Sebelius is Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six, who will be sworn in Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Senate Chambers of the Statehouse in Topeka. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:11:16 GMT)
Deputy attorney?s resignation may spawn friendly rivalry
ROGERS — Only two days after Deputy Attorney Chris Griffin submitted his resignation, the trash talking had already begun. (Benton County Daily Record) (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:27:39 GMT)
Pima County attorney also spent thousands on booklet
TUCSON- Pima County Attorney Barbara LaWall is being criticized for spending almost $15,200 in anti-racketeering funds on a 52-page bound color booklet detailing her first 10 years in office. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:41:28 GMT)
Florida attorney general subpoenas Countrywide over lending
Countrywide Financial Corp., the largest U.S. mortgage lender, was subpoenaed by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum over the company's lending practices, Bloomberg News reported. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:45:04 GMT)
Riverside chief deputy district attorney files for judge slot
Riverside County Chief Deputy District Attorney Michael Rushton has announced his candidacy for a Superior Court judgeship that will open with the retirement of Judge Jay Thompson Hanks. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:46:29 GMT)
Lawyer wants more rights for accused
The lawyer for a former rugby league star found not guilty of a raft of sexual assault crimes says the law favours the alleged victim. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:35:13 GMT)
Six sworn in as new attorney general
TOPEKA | Stephen N. Six was sworn in this morning as Kansas attorney general, the third person to hold the post in a little over a year. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:18:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Harkat didn't breach bail conditions
OTTAWA - A lawyer for terror suspect Mohamed Harkat told a judge Thursday that his client's behaviour has been impeccable while free on bail. Matt Webber suggested a recent change in living arrangements at Harkat's Ottawa home should not have landed him back in jail. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:28:35 GMT)
Lawyer, fellow at New York University School of Law | Internet journalist
Ana Dolidze is a lawyer and Albert Podell Fellow at Risk at New York University School of Law. Recent Visiting Fellow at the Harriman Institute of Columbia University, she is the former president of the Georgian Young Lawyers Association (GYLA). (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:12:59 GMT)
Lawyer alleges political cover-up
A Milwaukee lawyer on Wednesday accused state Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Forest County District Attorney Leon Stenz of withholding for "political reasons" information on the October killings of six teenagers and subsequent suicide by an off-duty Forest County sheriff's deputy in Crandon.In a court filing, Alan D. Eisenberg asked a judge to order Stenz to give him all evidence relating ... (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:22:16 GMT)
Ads negative to Cook County state's attorney candidate can keep running
A radio ad accusing Cook County state's attorney candidate Howard Brookins Jr. of not paying child support can continue airing, a judge ruled Thursday. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:30:06 GMT)
Wolf Block lawyer elected as Post Office chairman
Alan Kessler, executive partner and corporate defense lawyer at the Philadelphia law firm Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen, was elected chairman of the United States Postal Service board of governors yesterday. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:32:59 GMT)
Ropati lawyer hits at police
The police adult sexual abuse unit that arrested former league star Tea Ropati was out to make a name for itself, his lawyer claimed last night. Gary Gotlieb said the unit was formed just one week before Ropati was alleged to have sexually violated a woman he met in a Ponsonby Rd bar in June 2006. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 19:50:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Andy Pettitte Will Back Trainer
A lawyer for Andy Pettitte's former personal trainer said Tuesday he believes the pitcher will tell Congress he discussed human growth hormone with Roger Clemens between the 2001 and 2002 seasons. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:00:55 GMT)
Attorney: Pacman wants to stay with Titans
MURFREESBORO — The attorney for Pacman Jones said the suspended cornerback is eager to return to the Titans, provided the suspension ultimately is lifted. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:42:42 GMT)
Hicks not planning to profit from story: lawyer
Media groups have begun canvassing David Hicks for his story, but the freed terrorism supporter's lawyer says any agreement would be within the law. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:08:09 GMT)
Hicks will not profit: lawyer
Media groups have begun canvassing David Hicks for his story, but the freed terrorism supporter's lawyer says any agreement would be within the law. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:00:00 GMT)
Man posed as lawyer for two years
A New York judge has sentenced a man who worked as a lawyer for two years, despite never earning a degree, to five years of probation. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 22:43:21 GMT)
Randy Broberg Launches ``The Licensing Lawyer''
Randy Broberg, a partner in the Del Mar Heights office of Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP and chair of the firm's Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, is launching "The Licensing Lawyer," an educational podcast that addresses practical solutions to intellectual property problems. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:15:32 GMT)
Lawyer argues that alleged Quebec terror suspect no flight risk
MONTREAL - A lawyer representing a Quebec man facing charges in an alleged Austrian-Canadian bomb plot says his client is not a flight risk and doesn't even have enough money for public transportation. (Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:36:00 GMT)
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