Attorney News Feb 2008
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Teens Charged With Attempted Murder In Attorney's Beating
CLEVELAND -- A hearing was held Thursday for five teenagers charged in the beating of Shaker Heights attorney Kevin McDermott. Additional charges were filed against the teens, including attempted murder. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:43:32 GMT)
Attorney General appeals contempt orders from lead paint case
Attorney General Patrick Lynch has appealed contempt orders that resulted in a $15,000 fine for comments he made during the state's case against former lead paint manufacturers. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:11:42 GMT)
Florida Bar honors Sarasota lawyer
The Florida Bar Thursday recognized an area lawyer for his work on behalf of poor and indigent clients during a ceremony at the Florida Supreme Court. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 01:35:42 GMT)
Savio Family Hires Lawyer To Open Civil Case
Former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson is about to face another legal battle, this time involving the family of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Savio's relatives just hired a big-name New York lawyer. CBS 2 West Suburban Bureau Chief Mike Puccinelli has an exclusive report on a new lawsuit. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:17:56 GMT)
Haneef lawyer cleared of misconduct
A lawyer for Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef has been cleared of acting unprofessionally in the leaking of a police transcript to the media. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:40:12 GMT)
Dallas district attorney's office seeks to withdraw death row inmate's execution date
The Dallas County district attorney's office requested Thursday to withdraw the upcoming execution date for a Texas death row inmate while it awaits a U.S. Supreme Court decision about the death penalty. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:26:45 GMT)
Troubleshooter: Attorney Fees
None of us like paying legal bills, but sometimes they can't be avoided. But what if your attorney makes a billing mistake? That's what an Aurora woman says happened to her and that's why she called the Troublshooter for help. FOX 31's Tom Martino reports. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:47:01 GMT)
Kansas' new attorney general takes office
TOPEKA | When Stephen Six was named the new attorney general for Kansas, he didn’t have to look far for someone to administer the oath of office. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:40:50 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer cleared for leaking police interview to media
A legal regulatory body today cleared a lawyer of Mohammed Haneef of professional misconduct charges for leaking to the media a transcript of the Indian doctor's police interview, saying his actions were justified under the extraordinary circumstances of the case. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:13:00 GMT)
Attorney says Rosenthal should have known not to delete e-mails
Harris County district attorney faces contempt of court charge in hearing. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:19:45 GMT)
Attorney: Washington Twp. mayor did not break law
WASHINGTON TWP. -- A four-page legal opinion issued by Township Attorney Michael Lavery concluded Mayor David Dempski did not violate a state statute governing the disbursement of municipal funds for contracted professional services. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:23:29 GMT)
'Lawyer' is convicted of deception
A Plainfield man who sold himself as a lawyer is now a felon, found guilty of theft by deception and the unlicensed practice of law. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:57:22 GMT)
Kansas' new attorney general takes office
TOPEKA | When Stephen Six was named the new attorney general for Kansas, he didn't have to look far for someone to administer the oath of office. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:01:34 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. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:31:17 GMT)
Australia Won?t Punish Terror Suspect?s Lawyer for News Leak
Sydney, Australia The lawyer for an Australian resident who had been a suspect in connection with the bungled bombings in London and Glasgow last June will not be subject to any disciplinary action for leaking the transcript of the police interview with his client, a state agency reviewing the matter said on Friday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:14:09 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. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:15:35 GMT)
Florida's attorney general investigating Countrywide
Florida's attorney general is investigating Countrywide Financial Corp., the country's largest mortgage lender, which Charlotte-based Bank of America Corp. plans to acquire, for possible unfair and deceptive business practices related to its home loans. A subpoena dated Jan. 17 directs Countrywide to provide documents and other information describing procedures used to determine whether ... (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 08:15:50 GMT)
San Jose city attorney backs 'sunshine' plan
San Jose's lawyers on Thursday disputed an assertion from the Santa Clara County District Attorney that the city can't require police to release reports and records under a proposed "sunshine law. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 09:53:27 GMT)
Pakistani opposition lawyer freed
A Pakistani lawyer who has spearheaded opposition to President Pervez Musharraf has been released from nearly three months of detention, his wife said. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:19:34 GMT)
Pakistani lawyer says Musharraf must go
A Pakistani lawyer who has spearheaded opposition to President Pervez Musharraf has come out of three months of detention as defiant as ever and insisting the president step down. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:38:29 GMT)
Update: Mayor Reed Makes Statement On Attorney Fees
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- News 8 has an update to our exclusive report on Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed allegedly paying his attorney to attend one of his fundraisers. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:11:12 GMT)
Freed Pakistani lawyer urges Musharraf to quit
A firebrand Pakistani lawyer called Friday for President Pervez Musharraf to step down, a day after authorities freed him from nearly three months of detention. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:21:53 GMT)
U.S. attorney has limited role in Bonds case
SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello, the Bay Area's new top federal law enforcement official, may not play a direct role in the pending perjury case against former Giants slugger Barry Bonds or other matters related to the Bay Area Laboratories Co-Operative steroids scandal. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:28:37 GMT)
Zimbabwe deports British 'coup mastermind' to E Guinea: lawyer
Simon Mann, the alleged British mastermind of a foiled coup in Equatorial Guinea, has been deported from Zimbabwe to face trial in Malabo, his lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:54:21 GMT)
Countrywide Financial comes under scrutiny of Florida attorney general
Countrywide Financial Corp., the nation’s largest mortgage lender, is finding itself under increasing scrutiny by shareholders and state governments. Florida’s attorney general is investigating the company for possible unfair and deceptive business practices. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:12:40 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer cleared of unprofessional conduct
Melbourne, Feb 1 : A lawyer for Indian doctor, Mohamed Haneef who was wrongly implicated by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), has been cleared of charges that he acted unprofessionally by leaking a police transcript to the media. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:20:57 GMT)
Zimbabwe deports 'coup mastermind' to E Guinea: lawyer
The alleged British mastermind of a foiled coup in Equatorial Guinea has been deported from Zimbabwe to Malabo even though he was still appealing against his extradition, his lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:21:31 GMT)
Bomb plot suspect's lawyer cleared of wrongdoing in Australia
The lawyer, Stephen Keim, has said that he took the unusual, and controversial, step of providing the transcript to a reporter because the police were leaking information that was falsely portraying his client, a suspect in connection with the failed bombings in Britain last June. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:49:59 GMT)
Lawyer: MIT Student's Fake Bomb Was Free Speech
A lawyer for an MIT student held at gunpoint after she walked into Logan International Airport wearing what authorities believed was a bomb asked a judge to throw out the charges Friday, saying the device was a legitimate form of free speech. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:01:34 GMT)
Torsell's attorney seeks new trial
BELLEFONTE — Only a cold-hearted person would feel no compassion for a man crippled in a drunk driving crash, defense attorney Joe Amendola said Friday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:36:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman charged with wearing fake bomb at Boston airport had free speech right to do so
BOSTON - A computer science student who unwittingly created an airport bomb scare by wearing a blinking circuit board attached to her shirt had a First Amendment right to express herself in that manner, her lawyer argued Friday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:58:09 GMT)
PEORIA: U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald to speak in Peoria
PEORIA — U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is the featured speaker at the Peoria County Bar Association’s 100th annual Lincoln Memorial Banquet dinner Feb. 7. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:27:15 GMT)
Essex attorney sentenced
Essex (WTNH, Feb. 1, 2008 1:35 PM) _ An attorney in Essex has been sentenced to two years probation for not reporting a series of large deposits. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:38:08 GMT)
Murder suspect finally gets an attorney
Retired Portland firefighter David F. Gaul finally has an attorney to defend him from charges he killed his mother. Gaul, 55, retained Brian A. Walker and will be arraigned at 9 a.m. Tuesday. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:58:03 GMT)
Contempt hearing for district attorney ends abruptly
HOUSTON (AP) - The contempt hearing for Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal has abruptly ended after his lawyer requested a delay. Attorney Ron Lewis asked for the delay after Friday's lunch break. U.S. District Judge Kenneth Hoyt did not set a date for the hearing to resume. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:15:48 GMT)
Judge: Peterson attorney can call expert to testify
A judge says he'll let Drew Peterson's attorney call an expert to testify about why authorities should return cars, guns and other items seized from the former police officer. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:24:48 GMT)
Contempt hearing for district attorney ends abruptly
HOUSTON -- The contempt hearing for Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal has abruptly ended after his lawyer requested a delay. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:26:05 GMT)
Contempt hearing for district attorney ends abruptly
Associated Press - February 1, 2008 3:15 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The contempt hearing for Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal has abruptly ended after his lawyer requested a... (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:27:23 GMT)
Stolen Generations compo the cheaper way: lawyer
The lawyer for the first member of the Stolen Generations to successfully sue a state government says setting up compensation schemes would be a cheaper and easier way to achieve justice. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:35:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Maui MIT Student's Fake Bomb Was Free Speech
The lawyer for a Hawaii computer science student who created an airport bomb scare by wearing a blinking circuit board argues that she had a First Amendment right to express herself. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:46:19 GMT)
Freda Black To Run For Durham District Attorney
Durham, N.C. -- In front of her family, friends and local media, former assistant district attorney Freda Black announced she plans to run for the Durham district attorney position. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:17:30 GMT)
Black announces district attorney bid
Freda Black announced today that she is running for Durham County district attorney. Black is a former assistant district attorney who had tried to unseat then-district attorney Mike Nifong in 2006. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:36:16 GMT)
St. Pete Beach Commission chooses new attorney - or does it?
ST. PETE BEACH - The St. Pete Beach City Commission voted to hire a new city attorney this week, but now a dispute has arisen over how the decision was reached. It's all about math. The commission met Tuesday and... (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:11:01 GMT)
Butler Co. Attorney Pleads Guilty To Theft
A Butler County Attorney pleaded guilty to theft on Friday. Prosecutors said Bradley Kraemer stole more than $7,000 from his employer, Lyons and Lyons Law Firm in West Chester. (Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:42:09 GMT)
Ten lawyers still in running for Collier County attorney
The search for Collier County’s new county attorney has been narrowed to 10 contenders. Among those chosen for the next round of the application process are current Collier County Attorney David Weigel, Collier County Assistant Attorney Jeff Klatzkow and Lee County Assistant Attorney John Turner. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:26:52 GMT)
Attorney in Dancer's Death Wants Texts Saved
Attorney Norman Yatooma represents the family of Tamara Greene who he says danced at a Manoogian Mansion party. Greene was killed and Yatooma wants to preserve any mayoral text messages... (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:55:32 GMT)
Cambodia: Cambodia Bars Dutch Lawyer From Addressing Genocide Tribunal Hearing
PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA: A Dutch lawyer for a detained former Khmer Rouge leader will not be allowed to address a U.N.-backed genocide tribunal hearing next week because Cambodia's bar association refused to swear him in, officials said Friday (1 Feb). (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:43:11 GMT)
Doctor sues ex-lover's lawyer for RM5m
GEORGE TOWN: A doctor, who is being charged with intimidating and threatening his former lover and her family, yesterday filed a RM5 million defamation suit against their lawyer. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:03:47 GMT)
Attorney general appeals contempt findings
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch is appealing two contempt of court findings by Judge Michael Silverstein stemming from comments Lynch made to reporters during the lead paint trial. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:35:01 GMT)
Attorney general appeals contempt findings
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch is appealing two contempt of court findings by Judge Michael Silverstein stemming from comments Lynch made to reporters during the lead paint trial. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 03:50:13 GMT)
Attorney asks for probe of girl's death
HITCHCOCK — The death of a 13-year-old basketball player earlier this month might have been prevented if her school had medical equipment in place and called for an ambulance sooner, a letter from the family’s attorney to the Hitchcock board of trustees and superintendent says. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:38:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Bomb hoax count violates free speech
The lawyer for an MIT student arrested at gunpoint after she walked into Logan International Airport wearing what authorities believed was a bomb yesterday asked a judge to... (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:06:48 GMT)
State Attorney's Office adding a grand theft count against Hatch
The State Attorney's Office on Friday morning charged former attorney Ira C. Hatch Jr. with the same criminal offenses police arrested him for three weeks ago and added a count of grand theft because another victim came forward, Assistant State Attorney Lev Evans said. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:09:32 GMT)
$21,000 Award Upheld Against Attorney Who Faxed Unsolicited Ads
A $21,000 award against a lawyer who "knowingly" violated a prohibition against faxing unsolicited ads has been upheld by a divided New York appeals panel. In a 3-2 unsigned opinion, the Appellate Division, 1st Department, said the attorney's argument that the faxed "attorney malpractice reports" were "purely informational ... defies common-sense." (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:12:43 GMT)
Lawyer challenges witness statements
A lawyer defending Dewan "Gully Boy" Dennis, the alleged leader of the Bounty Hunter Bloods who is on trial for murder, tried to shake a key state witness from his story yesterday. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:14:54 GMT)
Attorney asks for probe of girl's death
HITCHCOCK — The death of a 13-year-old basketball player earlier this month might have been prevented if her school had medical equipment in place and called for an ambulance sooner, a letter from the family’s attorney to the Hitchcock board of trustees and superintendent says. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:39:06 GMT)
Attorney: Accused priest 'shocked' by diocese settlement
The attorney for Bishop Lawrence Soens said Friday that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport abandoned the former Iowa City Regina principal and retired Sioux City bishop to save itself in its bankruptcy case."To protect their own interest and#8212; to throw my guy out and#8212; is, I think, shocking and irresponsible," Timothy Bottaro of Sioux City told The Gazette.Soens is accused of many ... (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:16:13 GMT)
State's attorney candidates collect more endorsements
BY TERESA SEWELL Medill News Service | Saturday, February 02, 2008 | No comments posted. Larry Suffredin and Robert Milan each picked up additional endorsements in the race for Cook County state's attorney this week. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:56:27 GMT)
Attorney, judge come to agreement over Maxim magazine in court
Todd Paris, the Salisbury attorney reprimanded for reading a men's magazine in open court, has reached a settlement with the judge who held him in criminal contempt. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:14:20 GMT)
Deltona attorney opening draws 17
DELTONA -- Employment postings for the open city attorney position have drawn 17 applications, including one from the controversial interim city attorney, as well as a proposal to contract with an outside firm. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:16:53 GMT)
Lawyer is held in contempt for reading racy magazine
A Rowan County lawyer is held in contempt for reading in court a men's magazine known for its scantily clad women. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:40:25 GMT)
Lawyer asks judge to dismiss fake bomb case
A computer science student who unwittingly created an airport bomb scare by wearing a blinking circuit board attached to her shirt had a First Amendment right to express herself in that manner, her lawyer argued Friday. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:06:42 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from former employer
A Butler County lawyer has pleaded guilty to a charge that he stole from the West Chester law firm that employed him. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:37:34 GMT)
Mack murder case lifts veil on attorney-client privilege
To a lawyer, it's sacrosanct: Thou shalt not reveal secrets told by a client under the protection of attorney-client privilege no matter how damning. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:15:56 GMT)
Ambridge attorney gets district judge nomination
An Ambridge attorney has been nominated to fill a vacant district justice post. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:36:11 GMT)
Police in Pakistan prevent high-profile lawyer from traveling to Benazir Bhutto's grave
Police prevented a top Pakistani lawyer from flying Saturday to Sindh province where he planned to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto after local authorities banned him from the area, officials said. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:45:00 GMT)
Police in Pakistan prevent high-profile lawyer from traveling to Benazir Bhutto's grave
Police prevented a top Pakistani lawyer from flying Saturday to Sindh province where he planned to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto after local authorities banned him from the area, officials said. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Supreme Court to review attorney’s motion
The Arkansas Supreme Court will not recuse from hearing a motion filed by Fort Smith attorney Oscar Stilley, who claimed the justices could not be impartial. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:57:37 GMT)
Pakistan detains lawyer opposed to Musharrraf
Pakistani authorities on Saturday detained a prominent opposition lawyer who spearheaded a campaign against President Pervez Musharraf a day after he was released from three months in detention. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:03:00 GMT)
Eustis commission picks new attorney
City commissioners on Thursday selected Derek Schroth to be the city's new attorney. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 14:46:20 GMT)
Attorney: Accused priest 'shocked' by diocese settlement
The attorney for Bishop Lawrence Soens said Friday that the Roman Catholic Diocese of Davenport abandoned the former Iowa City Regina principal and retired Sioux City bishop to save itself in its bankruptcy case."To protect their own interest and#8212; to throw my guy out and#8212; is, I think, shocking and irresponsible," Timothy Bottaro of Sioux City told The Gazette.Soens is accused of many ... (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:01:26 GMT)
Kinnelon lawyer gets three years for conspiracy
A 71-year-old Kinnelon lawyer was sentenced on Friday to three years in state prison after admitting that he paid "runners" to recruit people to falsely claim that they were injured in auto accidents. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:41:44 GMT)
Pakistan detains lawyer opposed to Musharrraf
LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 2 (Reuters) Pakistani authorities today detained a prominent opposition lawyer who spearheaded a campaign against President Pervez Musharraf a day after he was released from three months in detention. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:05:44 GMT)
State's attorney bid up for grabs in poll
6 Democrats ramp up attacks to sway voters Just days before Tuesday's primary, a new Tribune/WGN-TV poll shows a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination for Cook County state's attorney with none of the six contenders in the increasingly bitter battle able to claim support from more than a fraction of voters. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:08:12 GMT)
U.S. Attorney to Announce Arrest of "high-profile Hamilton County law enforcement official"
United States Attorney James R. Dedrick and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge, Richard Lambert, will hold a press conference, today, Saturday, February 2, 2008, at 1:30 p.m., to announce the arrest of a high-profile Hamilton County law enforcement official. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:17:01 GMT)
Mack murder case lifts veil on attorney-client privilege
To a lawyer, it's sacrosanct: Thou shalt not reveal secrets told by a client under the protection of attorney-client privilege no matter how damning. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 17:45:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Tentative $30m deal in nightclub fire case
A TV station and a cameraman accused of getting in the way of people fleeing the nightclub fire that killed 100 people have reached a tentative $30 million settlement with survivors and victims' relatives, a lawyer involved in the deal said Saturday. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:26:02 GMT)
NEW: Attorney General ruling on liquor law requested
St. Charles City Councilman Richard Veit, Ward 2, and R.T. Weiler's owner Marc Rousseau sought the state attorney general's opinion on whether or not state regulations prohibiting "indecent, profane or obscene language" violate free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 18:49:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Killer taped joking about slain wife, talking book deal
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) — A man who killed and dismembered his wife was recorded during jail visits with his sister discussing how to craft a book deal that would avoid turning over the profits to his dead wife's estate, a lawyer said. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:22:23 GMT)
Winkler lawyer plants idea of evidence contamination
A defense lawyer in the trial of a man charged with killing his wife grilled a former Horry County Police Department investigator Friday about potential evidence contamination because several people walked around the scene of the fatal shooting. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 19:57:43 GMT)
Extinguisher company gets hosed by attorney general
A Farmington fire extinguisher salesman must comply with laws covering his business and pay $3,696 in restitution in a settlement reached with Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:35:29 GMT)
Extinguisher company gets hosed by attorney general
A Farmington fire extinguisher salesman must comply with laws covering his business and pay $3,696 in restitution in a settlement reached with Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:39:53 GMT)
Jailhouse 'lawyer' gets rare nod from U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, S.C. While other prisoners are lifting weights or playing basketball, "jailhouse lawyer" Michael Ray is working 40 hours a week, his head buried in legal texts and journals as he helps fellow inmates file appeals. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:43:27 GMT)
Jailhouse 'lawyer' gets rare nod from U.S. Supreme Court
While other prisoners are lifting weights or playing basketball, "jailhouse lawyer" Michael Ray is working 40 hours a week. He has his head buried in legal texts and journals as he helps fellow inmates file appeals. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:49:14 GMT)
Attorney says the Davenport diocese abandoned retired Bishop Soens to save itself
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An attorney for former Roman Catholic Bishop Lawrence Soens said the Davenport diocese has abandoned the bishop to save itself in its bankruptcy case. (Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:43:42 GMT)
State's Attorney: Don't prosecute smoking ban
The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office will not bring charges against violators of the state's month-old smoking ban because specifics of the rule are incomplete, a letter from the office to area police departments says. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 01:40:53 GMT)
Local lawyer given top N.C. award
No, he can’t fly, but prominent bankruptcy lawyer and Cleveland County native O. Max Gardner III has been named a 2008 North Carolina “Super Lawyer.” The distinction comes from Law & Politics, a national attorney-led research team and The Charlotte Magazine. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:36:12 GMT)
Riley given new attorney
A Rhinelander man convicted of setting fire to a cabin in Pine Lake last April has yet another attorney. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:42:18 GMT)
Pakistan re-arrests prominent lawyer
Pakistan authorities put a prominent lawyer back under house arrest Saturday after he tried to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:59:51 GMT)
Haneef's lawyer cleared over leaking the doc's interview to media
Melbourne, Feb 2: The lawyer for Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef who was arrested by the Australian authorities in connection with last year's failed Glasgow International Airport bombings , has escaped punishment for leaking a transcript of his client's police interview to the media. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:06:45 GMT)
Pakistan Re-Arrests Prominent Lawyer
LAHORE, Pakistan Pakistan authorities put a prominent lawyer back under house arrest Saturday after he tried to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:13:35 GMT)
The Titus Touch: FBI investigating popular lawyer and 'asset protection' guru
VIRGINIA BEACH Josephine Bodmer is 84 years old and broke. A lawyer took all of her savings. She remembers the man vividly. His name is Troy A. Titus - a handsome, charismatic, young man. Good Christian family. His father was dean of the Regent University School of Law. He seemed smart, trust ... (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:37:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Tentative Deal Reached In Nightclub Fire Case
A TV station and a cameraman accused of getting in the way of people fleeing the nightclub fire that killed 100 people have reached a tentative $30 million settlement with survivors and victims' relatives, a lawyer involved in the deal said Saturday. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:16:32 GMT)
Top anti-govt lawyer back in detention
LAHORE: A leading anti-government lawyer in Pakistan was detained again yesterday just two days after he had completed 90 days under house arrest, officials said. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:41:25 GMT)
Pakistan puts top anti-govt lawyer back in detention
LAHORE (Pakistan) - A leading anti-government lawyer in Pakistan was detained again on Saturday just two days after he had completed 90 days under house arrest, officials said. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:03:45 GMT)
Attorney bounces back
Goshen attorney David Mehl has his wife and his doctor — who scheduled a treadmill stress test for him less than four weeks ago — to thank for saving his life. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:20:37 GMT)
Pakistan Re-Arrests Prominent Lawyer
LAHORE, Pakistan Pakistan authorities put a prominent lawyer back under house arrest Saturday after he tried to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:28:29 GMT)
West Windsor attorney conflict is a rerun
WEST WINDSOR — It seems like déjà vu all over again, as Yogi Berra famously said. Another disagreement over an attorney is brewing between Township Council and Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh, as the Township Council moves forward with redevelopment planning duties. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:31:06 GMT)
Pakistan Re-Arrests Prominent Lawyer
Pakistan authorities put a prominent lawyer back under house arrest Saturday after he tried to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said. Aitzaz Ahsan's detention came just two days after he had been released from three months of house arrest. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:37:30 GMT)
Pakistan Re-Arrests Prominent Lawyer
Prominent Pakistani Lawyer Back Under House Arrest After Trying to Visit Bhutto's Grave (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:52:00 GMT)
Attorney says the Davenport diocese abandoned retired Bishop Soens to save itself
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — An attorney for former Roman Catholic Bishop Lawrence Soens said the Davenport diocese has abandoned the bishop to save itself in its bankruptcy case. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:15:42 GMT)
Attorney general's office investigating Watertown Housing Authority
WATERTOWN -- The state attorney general's office is investigating allegations from two local companies that the Watertown Housing Authority's executive director improperly replaced them midway through an apartment renovation project in favor of a more expensive contractor. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:27:11 GMT)
Pakistan re-arrests prominent lawyer
Pakistan authorities put a prominent lawyer back under house arrest Saturday after he tried to visit the grave of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, his spokesman said. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 07:51:36 GMT)
Nevada murder case lifts veil on attorney-client privilege
RENO, Nev. - To a lawyer, it's sacrosanct: Thou shalt not reveal secrets told by a client under the protection of attorney-client privilege - no matter how damning. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 08:16:39 GMT)
A redo for attorney's appointment
A Superior Court judge wants the Middletown Township Committee to clarify how it appointed Bernard Reilly as the municipality's attorney. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 09:42:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Tentative $30m deal in nightclub fire case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A TV station and a cameraman accused of getting in the way of people fleeing the nightclub fire that killed 100 people have reached a tentative $30 million settlement with survivors and victims' relatives, a lawyer involved in the deal said Saturday. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:13:16 GMT)
Attorney announces prosecutor bid
COEUR d'ALENE -- Former assistant U.S. Attorney Barry McHugh announced his bid for the position of Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney on Saturday. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:14:16 GMT)
Lawyer neglected clients, state board says
An eastern Iowa lawyer accused of repeatedly neglecting clients' cases is facing a possible suspension of her law license. The proposed sanctions stem from a five-count complaint filed last year by the Iowa Supreme Court Disciplinary Board against attorney Jean M. Curtis of Guttenberg. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:17:15 GMT)
Town picks attorney for negotiations
CHARLESTOWN – Starting this month, the town will use Providence attorney Daniel K. Kinder to negotiate a new employment contract with a dozen town employees. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:21:59 GMT)
DeKalb state's attorney faces challenge Tuesday
Both of the Democratic candidates running for DeKalb County state's attorney think they're in the ideal position to be nominated on Feb. 5. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:23:56 GMT)
A new era for a familiar face in the role of U.S. attorney
When Joseph Russoniello last served as Northern California's U.S. attorney, it was a different time and a different job. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 10:31:54 GMT)
Council president considers running for city attorney
Council President Scott Peters confirmed yesterday what many San Diego political observers have believed for months: He is “strongly considering” taking on City Attorney Michael Aguirre in the June election. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:45:46 GMT)
Jailhouse 'lawyer' gets rare nod from U.S. Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - While other prisoners are lifting weights or playing basketball, "jailhouse lawyer" Michael Ray is working 40 hours a week. He has his head buried in legal texts and journals as he helps fellow inmates file appeals. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:35:40 GMT)
Former Bishop's Attorney Claims Davenport Diocese Abandoned Him
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) - An attorney for a former Roman Catholic bishop says the Davenport Diocese abandoned his client to save itself. Lawrence Soens has been accused of many acts of sexual abuse, but has not been charged with any crime. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 15:00:59 GMT)
Jailhouse 'lawyer' gets rare nod from U.S. Supreme Court
While other prisoners are lifting weights or playing basketball, "jailhouse lawyer" Michael Ray is working 40 hours a week, his head buried in legal texts and journals as he helps fellow inmates file appeals. In and out of federal prisons for more than 20 years, he's represented dozens of clients with some success. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:21:24 GMT)
Attorney curious why police scrapped outside probe of deadly wreck
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - An attorney for the family of 2 sisters killed when a state trooper collided with their vehicle wants to know why Illinois State Police abruptly scuttled plans for an independent probe. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:34:08 GMT)
Attorney curious why police scrapped outside probe of deadly wreck
BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - An attorney for the family of 2 sisters killed when a state trooper collided with their vehicle wants to know why Illinois State Police abruptly scuttled plans for an independent probe. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 17:40:27 GMT)
Pakistan detains lawyer opposed to Musharrraf
LAHORE, Pakistan, Feb 2 (Reuters) Pakistani authorities today detained a prominent opposition lawyer who spearheaded a campaign against President Pervez Musharraf a day after he was released from three months in detention. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 18:21:24 GMT)
Attorney asks why State Police scrapped outside probe of wreck
An attorney for the family of two sisters killed when a state trooper collided with their vehicle on a freeway wants to know why Illinois State Police abruptly scuttled plans for an independent probe of the crash. State police in recent weeks had planned to turn over its probe of the Nov. 23 crash that killed Collinsville sisters Jessica Uhl, 18, and Kelli Uhl, 13, to an outside panel, even ... (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:47:39 GMT)
Greaves breached conflict of interest rules, says lawyer
A Toronto lawyer and seasonal resident of Lake of Bays and Huntsville says in his opinion, town councillor Mike Greaves was in breach of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act when he wrote a letter to the municipality on behalf of a company he is an owner of. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:15:00 GMT)
State's Attorney: Don't prosecute smoking ban
The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office will not bring charges against violators of the state's month-old smoking ban because specifics of the rule are incomplete, a letter from the office to area police departments says. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:52:42 GMT)
Britney furious over dad's power of attorney
Britney Spears is furious that her dad has power of attorney of her estate, according to reports. (Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:36:00 GMT)
Letter from dead attorney used to lease copy machines
Memphis City Schools officials and prosecutors are investigating a fake letter with the signature of a deceased schools attorney endorsing the lease of copy machines for $517,000. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:11:27 GMT)
Van death victim's family hires lawyer
The family of the Western Australia goldfields man who died while being transported in a prison van has engaged a lawyer to represent it during the investigation into his death. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:35:00 GMT)
Attorney pleads guilty to felony theft
HAMILTON — Butler County attorney Bradley M. Kraemer pled guilty today to theft for stealing from the West Chester Twp. law firm where he was employed. The plea to the felony was entered before a visiting judge in Butler County Common Pleas. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:36:22 GMT)
Human rights lawyer, MP, and thorn in the Met's side
Sadiq Khan is a rising star in Labour's ranks and a former human rights lawyer who championed cases which embarrassed Scotland Yard. He represented several ethnic minority police officers investigated for corruption who were cleared and received compensation from the Metropolitan police. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:02:40 GMT)
State's attorney candidates push for votes
Candidates fighting to be the next Cook County state's attorney spent Sunday stumping for votes. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 03:09:33 GMT)
Attorney: County could pay millions
In the heated legal battle over Freedom Hill County Park, an attorney for the amphitheater's concert promoters is predicting that a supposed court victory registered by the county Tuesday could actually lead to a multimillion-dollar loss for county taxpayers. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:14:13 GMT)
Malaysia's former top judge got expensive gifts from lawyer, inquiry hears
A high-profile lawyer accused of manipulating judicial appointments gave expensive gifts to Malaysia's former top judge and offered to buy him a house, the lawyer's brother told a public inquiry Monday. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:34:00 GMT)
Malaysia: Former Top Judge Got Expensive Gifts From Lawyer, Inquiry Hears
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A high-profile lawyer accused of manipulating judicial appointments gave expensive gifts to Malaysia's former top judge and offered to buy him a house, the lawyer's brother told a public inquiry Monday (4 Feb). (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:43:45 GMT)
Attorney loses 11-year battle against her former law firm
A Honolulu attorney who accused her former law firm of firing and defaming her lost her 11-year legal battle last week when the Hawaii Supreme Court issued a decision favoring the firm. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:47:19 GMT)
Ambridge attorney gets district judge nomination
An Ambridge attorney has been nominated to fill a vacant district justice post. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:04:59 GMT)
Winsted keeps town attorney
WINSTED --- Town attorney Kevin F. Nelligan has survived a move by some selectmen to replace him. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:34:57 GMT)
$21,000 Award Upheld Against Attorney Who Faxed Unsolicited Ads
A $21,000 award against a lawyer who "knowingly" violated a prohibition against faxing unsolicited ads has been upheld by a divided New York appeals panel. In a 3-2 unsigned opinion, the Appellate Division, 1st Department, said the attorney's argument that the faxed "attorney malpractice reports" were "purely informational ... defies common-sense." (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:02:29 GMT)
Foreign lawyer advises foreign companies on Labor Contract Law
China's Employment Contract Law has been in effect since January 1, 2008. Foreign businesses expressed their comments on the law during the legislation process. How should they implement the law? A foreign lawyer in a Beijing-based law firm ... (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 08:47:45 GMT)
Pakistan Authorities Detain Anti-Government Lawyer - AFP
QUETTA, Pakistan (AFP)--Pakistani authorities on Monday detained a second leading anti-government lawyer just days after he was freed from nearly three months under house arrest, police said. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:06:14 GMT)
Attorney announces prosecutor bid
COEUR d'ALENE -- Former assistant U.S. Attorney Barry McHugh announced his bid for the position of Kootenai County Prosecuting Attorney on Saturday. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:14:16 GMT)
Town picks attorney for negotiations
CHARLESTOWN – Starting this month, the town will use Providence attorney Daniel K. Kinder to negotiate a new employment contract with a dozen town employees. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:22:18 GMT)
Utah Attorney General's Office Hires Richter7
The Utah Attorney General's Office hired Richter7, a Salt Lake City-based advertising and public relations agency, to develop a website featuring a new media archive, allowing the media to easily access information released by the Attorney General's Office. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:33:00 GMT)
Outer Temple cements US ties with capture of trial lawyer
Outer Temple Chambers has firmed up its US alliances by bringing trial lawyer Cyrus Vance of New York firm Morvillo Abramovitz on board as an associate member. ... (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:43:18 GMT)
Simon Mann 'kidnapped' - lawyer
A Briton alleged to be the mastermind behind a foiled coup in Equatorial Guinea has been "kidnapped" and his legal team has lost contact with him, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:01:57 GMT)
Attorney asks why state police scrapped outside probe of wreck
BELLEVILLE -- An attorney for the family of two sisters killed when a state trooper collided with their vehicle on a freeway wants to know why Illinois State Police abruptly scuttled plans for an independent probe of the crash. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:12:00 GMT)
Top anti-Musharraf lawyer back in detention after brief release
A firebrand Pakistani lawyer who organized street protests against President Pervez Musharraf was placed under house arrest Monday only three days after authorities freed him from three months detention, police said. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:16:00 GMT)
Top anti-Musharraf lawyer back in detention after brief release
A firebrand Pakistani lawyer who organized street protests against President Pervez Musharraf was placed under house arrest Monday only three days after authorities freed him from three months detention, police said. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:16:00 GMT)
Another anti-Musharraf lawyer detained
ISLAMABAD: A top Pakistani lawyer who played a major role in organising protests against President Pervez Musharraf was on Monday again placed under house arrest in the southwestern city of Quetta just three days after he was freed. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:57:51 GMT)
Portland firefighter charged with killing mother now has lawyer
A retired Portland, Ore., fire lieutenant charged with killing his mother now has a defense lawyer. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:07:43 GMT)
Chief lawyer of suspect in CBR deputy president murder quits
MOSCOW, February 4 (Itar-Tass) The chief lawyer who has so far represented the interests of banker Alexei Frenkel, charged with the murder of CBR Deputy President Andrei Kozlov, has refused to defend his client in court. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 16:11:05 GMT)
FBI agent and U.S. attorney to make presentation at CMU
FAYETTE, Mo. - The general public is invited to join the Central Methodist University campus community at 11 a.m., Feb. 5, to hear a presentation about the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney's Office on the fourth floor of the CMU Student and Community Center. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:11:38 GMT)
Local attorney to help draft Naugatuck's Rennaisance Place zone
NAUGATUCK -- A local attorney and staunch supporter of Renaissance Place leading up to last year's referendum on the project will oversee the creation of a special zone to make the plan a reality. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:53:54 GMT)
Attorney general's office investigating Watertown Housing Authority
WATERTOWN -- The state attorney general's office is investigating allegations from two local companies that the Watertown Housing Authority's executive director improperly replaced them midway through an apartment renovation project in favor of a more expensive contractor. (Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:57:35 GMT)
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