Attorney News Mar 2008
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Lawyer: Client Not There When Bessant Shot
VISTA, Calif. -- The third of the reputed gang members arrested for the shooting death of Oceanside police Officer Dan Bessant was not at the crime scene, so the charges against him should be dropped, his lawyer asserted Friday in a court filing. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:25:42 GMT)
Attorney general declines to investigate Bush advisers
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey Friday said he will not ask a federal grand jury to investigate whether two top Bush administration officials should be prosecuted for contempt of Congress. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:08:12 GMT)
Myanmar: Lawyer Says Detained Myanmar Activists Face New Charge Carrying 20-year Jail Term
YANGON, MYANMAR: Myanmar's military junta has charged about 20 pro-democracy activists under a security law that carries a prison sentence of up to 20 years, a lawyer said Friday (29 Feb). (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:25:31 GMT)
Ellis County, district attorney GOP hopefuls face off again
The two Republican candidates in Tuesday's primary for the county and district attorney in Ellis County have faced off before. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:34:54 GMT)
Lawyer relieved Hasil tracked down
The lawyer acting for alleged victims of a disgraced Wanganui doctor is relieved he has been tracked down in Australia. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:03:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Bebko-Jones was a 'dedicated' public servant
The lawyer for former state Rep. Linda Bebko-Jones said today that he is preparing for her arraignment on forgery charges, and that she "has been undergoing treatment for some significant health problems." (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:09:48 GMT)
Attorney wants mall retrial stopped
SPRINGFIELD — An attorney representing a woman on trial for a 2005 death of a local man wants the case dismissed on grounds of double jeopardy — being tried twice for the same offense, which is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:14:00 GMT)
Al Fayed lawyer suggests MI6 didn't intend to kill
A lawyer for the businessman who claims British agents arranged the death of Princess Diana suggested Friday that the agents were trying to scare her, not kill her. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:26:51 GMT)
Lawyer argues for record pay in Enron case
A lawyer who helped reap a $7.2 billion settlement for Enron investors told a federal judge on Friday that his firm deserved a record $700 million in fees, due to the complexity and risky nature of the case. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 03:50:22 GMT)
Disrupting the Lawyer Ratings Paradigm
The Internet enables clients to opine on lawyers in a rapid fashion, opening new channels of information for consumers. Stanislaw Ashbaugh partner Joseph M. Campos says not to fear the new lawyer-ratings paradigm, but to embrace it for the marketing and business development opportunities it creates. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:09:07 GMT)
Attorney General Refuses Grand Jury On Bush Aides
Attorney General Michael Mukasey refused Friday to refer the House's contempt citations against two of President Bush's top aides to a federal grand jury. Mukasey said White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former presidential counsel Harriet Miers committed no crime. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:23:45 GMT)
Lawyer accused in death of deputy assigned new lawyer
The southern California lawyer charged with killing a Kern County Sheriff’s Deputy has a new attorney. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:28:52 GMT)
Waco attorney among disabled people in film about climbing Mount Everest
A Waco attorney who was part of a group of people with disabilities that trekked to the base camp of Mount Everest will reunite with some of his team members at 7 p.m. today at a local fundraiser. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:33:24 GMT)
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (DS)
How would you rate this product? The Ace Attorney games have always been exclusive to the Nintendo DS in North America, but they were essentially ports of the Japanese games, which were originally released on the GameBoy Advance. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:46:29 GMT)
District attorney takes the city to court
Shawnee County District Attorney Robert Hecht is taking the City of Topeka to court over a new police helicopter. Who the other defendants are and why this case is about more than a helicopter. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:25:24 GMT)
Prosecutors’ scorn comes from win in Selenski case, Cuadra attorney Fannick says
WILKES-BARRE – Ever since attorney Demetrius Fannick was successful in defending homicide suspect Hugo Selenski, prosecutors have been trying to “disparage” his reputation, the attorney said. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 06:53:27 GMT)
Judge: Attorney can’t see personnel file
ST. CHARLES – A judge said Thursday that former jail chief Todd Exline’s attorney could not see a fired Geneva police officer’s personnel file. Exline, a corrections lieutenant, has pleaded not guilty to drunken-driving charges, stemming from an arrest in Geneva in June. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 07:12:58 GMT)
Defense attorney files for D.A. post
Jerry Berger, a longtime defense attorney, is running for the Shawnee County district attorney's post as a Democrat, he said Friday. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:01:54 GMT)
Defendant's request to fire attorney denied
A Shawnee County District Court judge has turned down the request of a defendant charged with murder to fire his court-appointed attorney. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:02:04 GMT)
Attorney says accused teen was not there
VISTA ---- Residents along the street where a sniper's bullet killed an Oceanside policeman told investigators that one of the three teenagers accused as the gunmen was not present during the shooting, a defense attorney said in court filings Friday. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:03:17 GMT)
Ellis County, district attorney GOP hopefuls face off again
The two Republican candidates in Tuesday's primary for the county and district attorney in Ellis County have faced off before. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:49:58 GMT)
IMETTE SUSPECT'S LAWYER CHALLENGES AUTOPSY
The lawyer for the bar bouncer accused in the grisly rape and murder of John Jay College student Imette St. Guillen yesterday disputed some of the more disturbing autopsy findings, saying they didn't square with photos taken at the post-mortem exam... (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 08:53:02 GMT)
'Immigrant' remarks earn lawyer rebuke
The Ontario Superior Court has delivered a sharp rebuke to an insurance company lawyer for making "offensive" comments to a civil jury that suggested the plaintiff was "an immigrant ripping off Canada's social welfare system." (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:33:01 GMT)
Judge dismisses contempt charge against lawyer involved in bribery case
BIRMINGHAM -- A federal judge dismissed a criminal contempt charge against Mississippi attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs on Friday, giving the prominent lawyer one less case to worry about as he fights a more serious bribery indictment. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:01:25 GMT)
Welcome to The Lawyer UK 100
The Lawyer UK 100 Annual Report is now established as the benchmark for any meaningful financial comparisons between law firms. Click below to read the comprehensive analysis of the legal profession. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:17:08 GMT)
Welcome to The Lawyer Rising 50
This year’s The Lawyer Rising 50, which features financial information on 100 firms, is the most comprehensive ever. The table and editorial is based on the results of a questionnaire and information collated from interviews with managing and senior partners. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 10:17:18 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:07:43 GMT)
Lawyer says Aftergood wasn't evasive
The judge who convicted the husband of an aldermanic candidate in a vote-fixing scheme erred in suggesting he "played possum" on the stand, his lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:28:57 GMT)
Duke says lawyer in lacrosse case violating bar rule
Duke University is accusing the lawyer representing 38 members of the 2006 Duke lacrosse team of violating the same professional rule of conduct that fallen prosecutor Mike Nifong did. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:38:31 GMT)
Mokbel hires gun lawyer
TONY Mokbel has hired the lawyer who advised accused war criminal Ratko Mladic - the so-called "Butcher of Bosnia" - to fight his extradition from Greece. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 13:00:00 GMT)
Clara Harris ordered to pay lawyer more
HOUSTON -- A woman who killed her cheating husband by running him over will have to pay more money to her lawyer, who she sued for overcharging her, a ... (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:03:36 GMT)
Attorney arrested
Guilderland Police said a local attorney is under arrest after she made false claims about domestic violence. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 15:56:49 GMT)
Attorney general stalls Bush aides' contempt citations
Attorney General Michael Mukasey refused Friday to refer the House's contempt citations against two of President Bush's top aides to a federal grand jury. Mukasey said White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and former presidential counsel Harriet Miers... (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:27:22 GMT)
Military lawyer defends terrorism detentions in Seattle talk
A former military lawyer says open-ended detention of terrorism suspects is a wartime necessity. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:10:18 GMT)
Attorney General Seeks to Block Release of Records
The attorney general's office is seeking to stop the release of records sought by defense attorneys for an inmate accused in the stabbing death of a correctional officer. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:39:37 GMT)
Candidate Q and A: Henderson County District Attorney — Scott McKee
Q: What led you to make this run for district attorney? (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:40:39 GMT)
Marshall Grossman: And Now for some Accountability: An Open Letter to the Bicoastal Gang of Two who Confirmed Attorney ...
"The coordinated statements released late Friday afternoon by two Democratic senators that they would break ranks and support President Bush's attorney general nominee largely muted opposition from a Democratic base that has become increasingly frustrated with Congress, activist leaders said... (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:29:01 GMT)
Attorney General announces new identity theft unit
Protecting your identity can be difficult. The Indiana Attorney General wants to make it easier. Saturday Steve Carter announced a new Identity Theft Unit to help victims restore their credit and find the thief who took it. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 21:29:52 GMT)
Attorney General launches unit to combat identity theft
Indiana’s Attorney General says consumer complaints of ID theft have more than doubled in the past year. (Sat, 01 Mar 2008 23:54:23 GMT)
How the Internet Has Changed The Lawyer Ratings Game
The Internet has introduced a new paradigm for lawyer-ratings. The emergence of new lawyer-ratings paradigm creates new concerns and challenges for law firms. More than ever, a law firm's reputation may only be as good as the last work performed for a client. Consequently, practitioners must focus more than ever on customer service and every sort of result a client expects from a relationship ... (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:03:56 GMT)
Attorney General Launches Identity Theft Unit
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter has created an Identity Theft Unit to further assist identity theft victims. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 01:07:00 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, 02 Mar 2008 02:03:52 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 02:20:28 GMT)
Attorney says accused teen was not there
VISTA ---- Residents along the street where a sniper's bullet killed an Oceanside policeman told investigators that one of the three teenagers accused as the gunmen was not present during the shooting, a defense attorney said in court filings Friday. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 04:34:27 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:05:07 GMT)
Lawyer admits computer breach
A Charleston lawyer could be suspended from the State Bar after admitting that he accessed another law firm's computer system because he suspected his wife was having an affair. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:11:46 GMT)
Defense attorney: Few factors reveal who will offend again
There is scant scientific evidence available that can predict whether a sex offender will attack again, said a defense attorney who has helped free dozens of men who were... (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:20:58 GMT)
Clifton lawyer eyes seat held by Rowland
Dickie Lewis, a longtime Clifton resident and lawyer, announced Saturday he will run as a Democrat for Mesa County Commissioner Janet Rowland’s seat this year. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 06:16:53 GMT)
District attorney, civil rights leader at odds on hiring
Feeling thwarted in his efforts to get Ventura County District Attorney Greg Totten to hire more minorities, an official with a Latino civil rights group has started lobbying county supervisors to shake up county government's hiring offices. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:18:40 GMT)
COD names Roselle attorney as interim board trustee
The College of DuPage Board selected Roselle attorney Kory Atkinson Feb. 23 as an interim trustee to succeed Mary Mack, who resigned in January. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:04:04 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, 02 Mar 2008 10:33:53 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:50:37 GMT)
Pakistani opposition lawyer released from house arrest
A Pakistani lawyer who spearheaded opposition to President Pervez Musharraf was released on Sunday from four months of detention and house arrest, a senior government official said. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:07:00 GMT)
Maienschein run for city attorney rocks boat
Of all the nerve. Despite repeated warnings that his candidacy would be nothing more than a poke in the eye of San Diego's downtown establishment, Councilman Brian Maienschein really is running for city attorney. Not so in the upper echelons of education. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:32:17 GMT)
Prominent Pakistani Opposition Lawyer Freed From House Arrest
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP)--A prominent opposition lawyer who had been under house arrest since President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency more than three months ago was freed Sunday, police said. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:56:12 GMT)
Pakistan frees detained lawyer leader
Pakistan - Lawyer Authorities in Pakistan on Sunday freed president of lawyers association, who had been under house arrest since November 3 when President Pervez Musharraf proclaimed emergency and sacked chief justice and 60 senior judges. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 11:56:13 GMT)
Former New Iberia lawyer faces lack of work suspension
A former New Iberia lawyer has been suspended from practicing law for allegedly accepting clients’ legal fees and then failing to represent them. The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended Richard C. Bates, 46, of Kenner, indefinitely on charges he deceived his clients. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:26:01 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:33:46 GMT)
Ethics panel fines Carlisle attorney
A Carlisle attorney has been disciplined by the state Supreme Court’s Committee on Professional Conduct because he failed to file a timely appeal for his client and didn’t represent the man throughout his appeal. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:33:30 GMT)
Pakistan releases anti-Musharraf lawyer
ISLAMABAD - PAKISTANI authorities on Sunday released a prominent firebrand lawyer who has been under house arrest since President Pervez Musharraf imposed a state of emergency in November, officials said. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:10:02 GMT)
UPDATE: Pakistani Opposition Lawyer Freed From House Arrest
LAHORE, Pakistan (AP)--A prominent opposition lawyer who had been under house arrest since President Pervez Musharraf declared a state of emergency more than three months ago was freed Sunday, police said. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:11:22 GMT)
District attorney says JFK materials will probably go to Sixth Floor Museum
DALLAS—The Dallas County district attorney says he probably will donate long-hidden items related to the assassination of President Kennedy to The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:24:10 GMT)
Maienschein run for city attorney rocks boat
Of all the nerve. Despite repeated warnings that his candidacy would be nothing more than a poke in the eye of San Diego's downtown establishment, Councilman Brian Maienschein really is running for city attorney. Not so in the upper echelons of education. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:41:59 GMT)
Medals lawyer set to take case of captured fugitive
The lawyer who brokered the return of the stolen war medals is likely to represent captured fugitive Nai Yin Xue. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 16:35:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Gas Station Owners Did Not Rig Pumps
KINGSLAND, GA (AP) -- A lawyer for the owners of two south Georgia truck stops that recently reopened says that vandalism to gas pumps was the reason why fuel customers were shorted gasoline. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 17:28:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Owners Did Not Rig S. GA Gas Pumps
A lawyer for the owners of two south Georgia truck stops that recently reopened says that vandalism to gas pumps was the reason why fuel customers were shorted gasoline. read more (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:06:48 GMT)
Kony sends lawyer to ICC court
INDICTED rebel leader Joseph Kony has instructed his lawyer to file a request in the International Criminal Court for the withdrawal of war crimes charges against him. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:49:19 GMT)
Newsmaker - Cautious lawyer bound for the Kremlin
Dmitry Medvedev is President Vladimir Putin's most trusted ally but does the former corporate lawyer have the right stuff to rule the Kremlin? (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:54:00 GMT)
Davis County attorney moves to curb nude photo sharing by teens
Posted: 12:34 PM- FARMINGTON - Teenagers using cell phones, Web cams and the Internet to share naked images of themselves have prompted the Davis County attorney's office to revisit how such cases should be handled. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:54:59 GMT)
NZ lawyer in America's most wanted case
Murder suspect Nai Yin Xue could be back in New Zealand within a fortnight and talking to his lawyer - the man who apparently brokered the return of 96 stolen war medals. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 20:25:43 GMT)
Opposition lawyer released
A Pakistani lawyer who spearheaded opposition to President Pervez Musharraf was released on Sunday from four months of detention... (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:08:49 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:18:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Gas Station Owners Did Not Rig Pumps
A lawyer for the owners of two south Georgia truck stops that recently reopened said that vandalism to gas pumps was the reason why fuel customers were shorted gasoline. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:19:38 GMT)
Lawyer ready to represent ‘Pumpkin’s’ dad
Murder suspect Nai Yin Xue could be back in New Zealand within a fortnight and talking to his lawyer - the man who apparently brokered the return of 96 stolen war medals. (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:25:54 GMT)
Attorney say County Protected Murder Victim
Law enforcement did all they could to protect a Grand Island woman who was killed by her ex-boyfriend last month, according to the Hall County Attorney (Sun, 02 Mar 2008 23:35:48 GMT)
Texas attorney general, family-court judges battle over child-support collection
Claiming that nearly $200 million in federal funding is at stake, the Texas attorney general's office is involved in a faceoff with family-court judges over who has the right to collect child-support payments. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:52:36 GMT)
NEWSMAKER - Medvedev: cautious lawyer bound for the Kremlin
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev is President Vladimir Putin's most trusted ally but does the former corporate lawyer have the right stuff to rule the Kremlin? (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:37:49 GMT)
Drug charge dismissed against attorney
A Brighton attorney will not face trial on charges he provided drugs to an Ypsilanti woman who died of a drug overdose. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:11:17 GMT)
Attorney: Authorities Did What They Could For Murder Victim
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) - Hall County Attorney Mark Young says law enforcement did all it could legally to protect a Grand Island woman killed by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide last month. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:26:26 GMT)
Attorney General: Identity theft #1 complaint for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD -- For the second year in a row, Attorney General Lisa Madigan has pegged identity theft as the biggest problem for Illinois consumers. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:32:44 GMT)
Anti-Musharraf lawyer freed from house arrest
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani authorities yesterday released a prominent firebrand lawyer who has been under house arrest since President Pervez Musharraf imposed a state of emergency in November, officials said. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:33:02 GMT)
Medals lawyer may take on fugitive
Captured Chinese fugitive Nai Yin Xue could be represented by the lawyer who brokered the return of the stolen war medals. Xue, who is wanted in New Zealand for the murder of his wife and abandonment of his three-year-old daughter in Melbourne, was caught in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:53:52 GMT)
More woman complaining about rogue gynaecologist: Lawyer
A New Zealand lawyer planning action against Dr Roman Hasil, accused of botching operations in New Zealand and Australia, says women are continuing to contact him with new allegations. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:57:21 GMT)
Judge Dismisses Ala. Contempt Case against Miss. Attorney Scruggs
A federal judge dismissed a criminal contempt charge against Mississippi attorney Richard "Dickie'' Scruggs last week, giving the prominent lawyer one less case to worry about as he fights a more seri (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 06:14:34 GMT)
Ceballes enters District Attorney race
David Ceballes said he's running for the 12th Judicial District Attorney because he has the experience, integrity, and determination to build an even better office. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:06:59 GMT)
Cautious lawyer bound for the Kremlin
Dmitry Medvedev is President Vladimir Putin's most trusted ally but does the former corporate lawyer have the right stuff to rule the Kremlin? (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:31:00 GMT)
Legal Tender: Grandpa the Lawyer
Two days after D.C. super-lawyer Bob Bennett released his new memoir, yet another VIP client landed in trouble -- John McCain, with the New York Times' controversial story about his friendship with lobbyist Vicki Iseman-- and suddenly Bennett was on every TV channel holding forth. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:14:00 GMT)
Attorney General: Identity theft #1 complaint for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD -- For the second year in a row, Attorney General Lisa Madigan has pegged identity theft as the biggest problem for Illinois consumers. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:19:14 GMT)
Firebrand Pak lawyer out of house arrest
Soon after his release on Sunday night, the lawyer, who fought former chief justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry's case in the Apex Court against presidential reference, warned the incoming Parliament to restore the judges, failing which the lawyers and masses will take to the streets. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:29:58 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, 03 Mar 2008 10:32:41 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 10:48:48 GMT)
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Review by John Walker
There are some reading this who want to know nothing about Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, the fourth game in the AA series and the first to see Phoenix Wright's name removed from the box. But they want to know whether to buy it or not. To them, the answer is: yes. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:29:55 GMT)
Uganda: Kony Sends Lawyer to ICC Over War Crimes
Indicted rebel leader Joseph Kony has instructed his lawyer to file a request in the International Criminal Court for the withdrawal of war crimes charges against him. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:31:54 GMT)
Former New Iberia lawyer faces lack of work suspension
A former New Iberia lawyer has been suspended from practicing law for allegedly accepting clients’ legal fees and then failing to represent them. The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended Richard C. Bates, 46, of Kenner, indefinitely on charges he deceived his clients. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:40:45 GMT)
Fate of files spurs flap for attorney
Orchard Park Town Attorney Leonard Berkowitz decided to get rid of some of his 20-plus year-old legal records last month, but they just keep coming back up. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:43:08 GMT)
Lawyer to file FIR against Musharraf
Top Pakistani lawyer and a known Musharraf critic, Aitzaz Ahsan, freed after four months of detention, on Monday said he would file an FIR against the President for "illegally detaining" deposed Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:19:24 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:34:00 GMT)
CARROLL COUNTY : Lawyer receives contempt citation
BERRYVILLE — A lawyer in Berryville has been cited with contempt of court by a district judge who said she lied about why she couldn’t be in court. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:35:03 GMT)
Uganda: Kony Sends Lawyer to ICC Court
INDICTED rebel leader Joseph Kony has instructed his lawyer to file a request in the International Criminal Court for the withdrawal of war crimes charges against him. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:51:09 GMT)
Lawyer to file FIR against Musharraf for detaining Pak CJ
Top Pakistani lawyer and a known Musharraf critic, Aitzaz Ahsan, freed after four months of detention, on Monday said he will file an FIR against the President for "illegally detaining" deposed Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:41:21 GMT)
Turkish union appeal vs Petkim sale rejected-lawyer
ANKARA, March 3 - Turkey's top administrative court has rejected a union appeal to cancel the privatisation of Turkish petrochemical firm Petkim , a lawyer for the union told Reuters on Monday. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:46:11 GMT)
Turkish union case vs Petkim sale rejected-lawyer
ANKARA, March 3 - Turkey's top administrative court has rejected a labour union bid to cancel the privatisation sale of petrochemical firm Petkim , a lawyer for the union told Reuters on Monday. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:06:57 GMT)
Former Gore advisor joins state attorney general's office
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper has named Lawrence Harrington as chief policy deputy in the state attorney general's office. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:23:43 GMT)
Lawyer: UBS, Finish Line to settle Genesco dispute
NEW YORK - UBS AG and Finish Line Inc. have agreed to settle a dispute with Genesco Inc. over whether UBS would be required to finance a $1.5 billion merger between Genesco and Finish Line, a lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:40:40 GMT)
Wright attorney says state House ethics panel is racially biased
An attorney for Rep. Thomas Wright says a state House ethics panel that could recommend the chamber kick the lawmaker out of office is racially biased. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:44:00 GMT)
Alcohol boosts Anderson attorney and another man from Chiquola to jail
Two Anderson men, including a 29-year-old attorney, face an April court hearing to answer charges that accuse them of being publicly intoxicated about 12:02 a.m. Sunday a few feet from the steps to the Anderson County Courthouse. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:11:44 GMT)
ALS Takes Life Of State Attorney Ober's Mother
Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober's mother, who had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, died over the weekend. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:23:50 GMT)
City May Name Attorney Tonight
BARTOW | Nearly two months after the City Commission offered him the job, Sean Parker finally may become Bartow's new city attorney tonight.Parker, who works with the Boswell & Dunlap firm in Bartow, has spent the time hammering out a contract with city administrators. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:59:15 GMT)
Wright hearing begins after attorney claims racial bias
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A state attorney says Rep. Thomas Wright repeatedly engaged in unethical and criminal conduct by misusing more than $340,000 in loans and campaign contributions while in office. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:29:46 GMT)
Chatham County Attorney resigns
Chatham County Attorney Kevin Whiteheart has resigned. The Chatham County Board of Commissioners accepted his resignation at its board meeting today, according to a news release. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:38:31 GMT)
Evans out as Pontoon Beach attorney?
Long-time Pontoon Beach Village Attorney Eric Evans may be replaced at Tuesday's Village Board meeting by Edwardsville attorney Ron Motil. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:35:02 GMT)
Miura's lawyer says U.S. transfer would constitute double jeopardy
SAIPAN (Kyodo ) Kazuyoshi Miura's lawyer told a Saipan court Monday that his client should not be transferred to California to stand trial for the 1981 fatal shooting of his wife and instead should... Read more ... (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:09:20 GMT)
Senate confirms Chicago judge as deputy attorney general
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Monday confirmed a federal judge from Chicago as Attorney General Michael Mukasey's second-in-command, restoring the top tier of a Justice Department that had lost many of its officials to a scandal over the firings of nine federal prosecutors. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:15:47 GMT)
Attorney General Strikes Deal Aimed At Ending Mortgage Crisis
Two of the nation's largest lenders have agreed to a deal aimed at protecting homeowners and ending the mortgage crisis. State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now be more selective when it comes to banks they purchase loans from. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:16:37 GMT)
Logan lawyer appointed to 1st District Court
Posted: 3:19 PM- A Logan lawyer has been appointed to the 1st District Court by Gov. Jon Huntsman. Kevin Allen is currently the senior partner in the firm Allen and Ericson in Logan. He must be confirmed by the state Senate. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:39:31 GMT)
Singer's lawyer awarded $12 million in secret videotape case
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A huge chunk of money may change hands over the secret videotaping of Michael Jackson and his lawyer when the singer was surrendering on child molestation charges. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:30:30 GMT)
Singer's lawyer awarded $12 million in secret videotape case
Associated Press - March 3, 2008 6:23 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A huge chunk of money may change hands over the secret videotaping of Michael Jackson and his lawyer when the singer was... (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:32:19 GMT)
Senate confirms deputy attorney general
The Senate confirmed Mark R. Filip by voice vote as Attorney General Michael Mukasey's second-in-command, providing incremental progress in the ongoing standoff between the White House and the Senate over confirmations. (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:35:17 GMT)
Lawyer in judicial bribery case claims witness lied to grand jury
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawyer charged with trying to bribe a Mississippi judge claims a key government witness lied to the grand jury that indicted him. Attorney Zach Scruggs asked a federal judge Monday (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:49:06 GMT)
MJ and Lawyer Fly the Snoopy Skies
L.A. attorney Mark Geragos has been awarded almost $2 million after being illegally videotaped on a chartered plane with onetime client Michael Jackson. The lawyer exclusively tells PageSix.com, "When this horrific incident occured, I said I would bring down a ton of bricks on the defendants, and I did. The judge awarded the appropiate amount of money to strip them of their assets." Geragos, ... (Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:55:33 GMT)
Attorney: No indictment for Kan. clinic
An attorney for Planned Parenthood says a grand jury has refused to issue an indictment against its clinic in suburban Kansas City. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:33:29 GMT)
Attorney: No Indictment for Kan. Clinic
posted 7:38 pm Mon March 03, 2008 - OLATHE, Kan. An attorney for Planned Parenthood says a grand jury has refused to issue an indictment against its clinic in suburban Kansas City. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:49:41 GMT)
Halverson Attorney Wants To Withdraw From Case
An attorney representing Clark County District Judge Elizabeth Halverson in a civil lawsuit has asked to withdraw from the case. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:22:49 GMT)
Man sentenced to 6 months after punching lawyer in court
A central Kentucky man who punched his lawyer during a court appearance last month has been sentenced to six months in jail. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that 30-year-old Peter Hafer was sentenced for contempt of court. No other charges have been filed against him in the incident. Hafer attacked public defender Doug Crickmer while the lawyer was speaking before Scott County Circuit Judge ... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:43:59 GMT)
City attorney asks Blue Cross to substantiate news release claims
The city attorney is asking the state's largest health care insurer to substantiate claims it made in a news release about the process of canceling a patient's coverage. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:59:22 GMT)
Fiji finance minister preparing to sue newspaper over tax evasion report, lawyer says
Fiji's finance minister plans to sue the Pacific island country's leading newspaper for US$660 million (€440 million) for alleging that he evaded taxes, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:00:00 GMT)
Man who punched his lawyer sent to jail
A man who punched his lawyer in a Kentucky courtroom last month has been sentenced to six months in jail. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:21:30 GMT)
Man who punched his lawyer in Kentucky courtroom is sentenced to 6 months in jail
GEORGETOWN, Ky. - A man who punched his lawyer in a Kentucky courtroom last month has been sentenced to six months in jail. Peter Hafer also has a new lawyer. Mark Bubenzer said his client is sorry and didn't mean to disrespect the court. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:29:58 GMT)
Brazos County Attorney's Race Between Two Firsts
Brazos County's only contested primary Tuesday is for a spot soon to be vacated by a longtime attorney. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:42:59 GMT)
SEC Aims to Block Attorney, Other Viatical Fraudsters From Future Scams
Last year, Florida attorney Stephen Ziegler got sentenced to five years and had his law license suspended by the Florida Bar for his role in a $1 billion viaticals fraud through the now-defunct Mutual Benefits Corp. Now, the Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint against Ziegler and two other convicted Mutual Benefits officials, in an attempt to bar them from participating in ... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:08:36 GMT)
Senate Confirms Federal Judge as Deputy Attorney General
The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Mark R. Filip, a federal judge from Chicago, as Attorney General Michael Mukasey's second-in-command, restoring the top tier of a Justice Department that had lost many of its officials to a scandal over the firings of nine federal prosecutors. A conversation between White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten and Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., over ... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:09:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Driver fainted in accident that killed 5 children
A man charged with causing a traffic accident that killed five children suffered a fainting spell at the wheel, his lawyer told jurors on Monday. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:10:58 GMT)
West Melbourne City Attorney Fired After 1 Month On Job
A controversial city attorney is fired in West Melbourne just weeks after he was first given the job. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:27:03 GMT)
Guilty lawyer gets more than he plea-bargained for
A Harvard-educated lawyer was sentenced to federal prison yesterday by a judge who added time to the negotiated plea deal. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:51:46 GMT)
SEC Aims to Block Attorney, Other Viatical Fraudsters From Future Scams
Last year, Florida attorney Stephen Ziegler got sentenced to five years and had his law license suspended by the Florida Bar for his role in a $1 billion viaticals fraud through the now-defunct Mutual Benefits Corp. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:02:22 GMT)
Attorney general: Plea bargain measure is unconstitutional
The state attorney general says a proposal to ban prosecutors from offering plea bargains in drunken driving cases would violate the state constitution. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:17:42 GMT)
County attorney steps down
Chatham County Attorney Kevin Whiteheart has resigned for health reasons. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:39:35 GMT)
Lawyer says client, alleged attacker of Masterman students, an 'unlikely' assailant
A Benjamin Franklin High School senior charged with beating a Masterman High School student last week is a studious youth with no prior police record, his lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:40:17 GMT)
Logan lawyer picked for court seat
SALT LAKE CITY - A Logan lawyer has been appointed to the 1st District Court by Gov. Jon Huntsman. Kevin Allen is currently the senior partner in the firm Allen & Ericson in Logan. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:41:12 GMT)
FG lawyer objects to the consolidation of the NBN-ZTE cases
Based on the objections and arguments he presented before the Office of the Ombudsman’s investigating panel on Tuesday morning, it appears that the strategy of lawyer Ruy Rondain in defending his client--First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo—against allegations of graft in relation to the botched broadband deal with Chinese company ZTE is to oppose the investigating panel’s decision to consolidate ... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:48:59 GMT)
Attorney Hailed For Helping After Bus Crash
A local attorney has been honored for helping 13 students get off a school bus that had been hit by a truck, then sheltering them in his office while police cleared the scene. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:14:15 GMT)
State bar is investigating attorney
The Oregon State Bar is investigating Salem attorney Westly Allen Warner. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:27:40 GMT)
Attorney calls Wright 'Jim Crow' victim
An attorney for state Rep. Thomas Wright argued Monday that Wright is the victim of a "Jim Crow hearing" and that Wright's fellow legislators are treating him harshly because he is black. The attorney, Doug Harris of Greensboro, made the comments at the opening of an ethics hearing that could lead to Wright's expulsion from the N.C. House of Representatives. The House has not expelled a member ... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:53:22 GMT)
Lawyer asks for delay in 1975 American Indian Movement killing
Associated Press - March 4, 2008 7:54 AM ET SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The defense lawyer for a Canadian man accused of killing a fellow American Indian Movement member 32 years ago wants to... (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:57:34 GMT)
Attorney: Tuscaloosa ready to proceed to trial on Johnson case
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.- The Tuscaloosa city attorney's office says it is "prepared to proceed to trial" on a disorderly conduct charge against Alabama football captain Rashad Johnson. Johnson's attorney, Josh (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:04:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Slaying wasn't planned
The lawyer defending a man accused of killing his estranged girlfriend told a jury Monday that the killing was not intentional. Prosecutors said Billy Nathan Lee of North Myrtle Beach killed Carma Russell, 31, outside an Atlantic Beach church on March 4, 2006. The trial for 49-year-old Lee, who is charged with murder, began Monday at the Horry County Courthouse in Conway. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:08:34 GMT)
Lawyer asks for delay in 1975 S.D. AIM killing trial
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - The defense lawyer for a Canadian man accused of killing a fellow American Indian Movement member 32 years ago wants to delay the trial three months. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:26:08 GMT)
Lawyer wants trial delay in 1975 S.D. AIM killing
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The defense lawyer for a Canadian man accused of killing a fellow American Indian Movement member 32 years ago wants to delay the trial three months. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:53:00 GMT)
Attorney Turns Attention to Blue Cross
The city attorney is asking the state's largest health care insurer to substantiate claims it made in a news release about the process of canceling a patient's coverage. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:36:13 GMT)
Jackson's Lawyer May Get $12M Over Secret Videotaping
The secret videotaping of Michael Jackson and his lawyer when the singer was surrendering on child molestation charges may ultimately cost a charter company $12 million. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:02:14 GMT)
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