Attorney News Mar 2008
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Jackson lawyer wins damages
Michael Jackson's former lawyer is to recieve up to $18m in damages from an air charter service who secretly taped him. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:17:29 GMT)
Attorney general suing Slotky, Huff over asbestos
BLOOMINGTON -- Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing a downtown building owner for improperly removing asbestos found in floor tiles from the Front â€N Center Building in 2006. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:53:48 GMT)
Attorney: Tuscaloosa Ready To Proceed To Trial On Johnson Case
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) -- 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. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:08:26 GMT)
Man sentenced to 6 months after punching lawyer in court
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) - 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. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:55:28 GMT)
Senate Confirms Filip As Deputy Attorney General
(RTTNews) - Mark Filip was confirmed as deputy attorney general by the Senate on Monday and will replace Paul McNulty as second in command at the U.S. Justice Department. McNulty resigned in August 2007 following the firing of nine U.S. attorneys by the department. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:07:36 GMT)
Wife of former FBI agent has hired lawyer in Iran to help
The wife of a missing former FBI agent said Tuesday she hired a lawyer in Iran to try to persuade authorities there to investigate her husband's disappearance almost a year ago. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:49:23 GMT)
Council's attorney to subpoena mayor's texts
The Detroit City Council's independent attorney will subpoena all of Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's text messages sent via his city-leased SkyTel pager, Council President Ken Cockrel Jr. said today. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:01:05 GMT)
Attorney General Targets Duval Furniture Seller
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Tuesday filed suit against a Duval County Internet furniture retailer, saying the company has violated a prior settlement agreement and is continuing to conduct deceptive business practices. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:09:02 GMT)
District attorney fires veteran prosecutor
Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller fired longtime prosecutor Kent Morgan on Monday, but Morgan plans to contest the termination. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:53:34 GMT)
Lawyer argues historic sex charges should be dropped
The lawyer for a pensioner charged with rape and indecent assault has argued that some of the charges should be dropped because they date back to the 1950s. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:10:08 GMT)
KY: Man sentenced to 6 months after punching lawyer
A central Kentucky man who punched his lawyer during a court appearance last month has been sentenced to six months in jail. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:56:10 GMT)
Wife Of Former FBI Agent Hires Lawyer In Iran To Help
The wife of a missing former FBI agent says she hired a lawyer in Iran to try to persuade authorities there to investigate her husband's disappearance almost a year ago. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:47:03 GMT)
No right to pick lawyer in internal inquiries: SC
The SC has ruled that those facing internal inquiry have no absolute right to be represented by a lawyer or through another person. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 21:28:22 GMT)
Tuesday’s Nuggets report: Karl’s lawyer defends coach
Nuggets coach George Karl said he was unaware of his lawyer, Bret Adams, sending an e-mail to the Web site www.firegeorgekarl.com threatening possible legal action. Adams said the e-mail was sent to “defend’’ his client,’’ but no legal action is now being considered. (Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:58:48 GMT)
Attorney says no proof defendant burned down his Manchester home
The defense attorney for a 72-year-old man accused of torching his home in a Manchester retirement community told the jury deciding his fate today that the state has presented no evidence to prove her client committed the crime. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:20:45 GMT)
Man Who Posed As Attorney Sentenced in Immigration Fraud Case
LOS ANGELES - A convicted felon who posed as an attorney and preyed on immigrants seeking "green cards" pleaded guilty Monday to 19 felony counts and was immediately sentenced to 12 years in state prison. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 01:21:42 GMT)
Michigan attorney general action on propane follows Gaylord gas price case
LANSING — Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced today that he will be taking legal action against Inergy Propane, and its companies in Michigan, under the Michigan Consumer Protection Act for excessive pricing practices. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:40:16 GMT)
Former attorney gets 34 months in prison for violating probation in St. Lucie County
Former attorney Vincent Lloyd, once a prominent figure in downtown redevelopment efforts, pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of violating terms of his probation for a cocaine conviction and was sentenced to 34 months in prison. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:18:47 GMT)
Anderson Wins Brazos County Attorney Race Decisively
Rod Anderson has defeated Shane Phelps in the Republican race for Brazos County attorney. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:58:10 GMT)
Court: 'No Way on Earth' Attorney Fee Request Justified
Police officer Michael Harrington sued after getting snookered out of $44.63 in overtime pay. He later settled for $10,500 and sought about $46,000 in attorney fees. If that seems out of proportion, Los Angeles' 2nd District Court of Appeal agrees with you. The court reduced the fee award to $500. "At the risk of understatement," Justice Miriam Vogel wrote last week, "there is no way on Earth ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:08:46 GMT)
Texas Lawyer Handling NYSE Matter Found Entitled to Fee
A Texas lawyer brought to New York for an arbitration case should get the largest share of $4 million in fees from the action despite a fellow attorney's claim that the Texan had been engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, a federal judge has ruled. A family in the case received $11.8 million in damages -- one of the largest awards in the history of the New York Stock Exchange arbitration ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:09:07 GMT)
Lawyer and Client Sanctioned Over Client's Conduct, Use of 'F Word' During Deposition
A federal judge has levied sanctions of more than $29,000 on a lawyer and his client after finding that a deposition was a "spectacular failure" because of the client's constant use of vulgar language and insults and dodging or refusing to answer questions, and his lawyer's failure to rein him in. The judge found that Aaron Wider, the CEO of HTFC, used the "F word" or variations of it 73 times ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:10:45 GMT)
Former Piedmont district attorney pleads guilty to theft charges
[ HOMER - A visiting judge from DeKalb County sentenced former Piedmont Judicial Circuit District Attorney Tim Madison to six years in prison and six years on probation Tuesday after Madison pleaded guilty to theft charges. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:16:11 GMT)
Exclusive | Legislators get bar’s ear on lawyer discipline
Two House members pressing to take the power to regulate lawyers away from the State Supreme Court have won a meeting with an American Bar Association committee visiting Columbia. The committee is in town reviewing the state’s lawyer discipline system. Chief Justice Jean Toal requested the review more than a year ago, long before the questions were raised about the court’s handling of a bar exam ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:18:23 GMT)
New attorney ready for job; constable lacking license stays
Atascosa County elects a new county attorney. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:54:05 GMT)
Logan attorney named to 1st District bench
A Logan attorney has been tapped to fill a judgeship in the state's 1st District. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:56:53 GMT)
Lawyer and Client Sanctioned Over Client's Conduct, Use of 'F Word' During Deposition
A federal judge has levied sanctions of more than $29,000 on a lawyer and his client after finding that a deposition was a "spectacular failure" because of the client's constant use of vulgar language and insults and dodging or refusing to answer questions, and his lawyer's failure to rein him in. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:05:26 GMT)
Court: 'No Way on Earth' Attorney Fee Request Justified
Police officer Michael Harrington sued after getting snookered out of $44.63 in overtime pay. He later settled for $10,500 and sought about $46,000 in attorney fees. If that seems out of proportion, Los Angeles' 2nd District Court of Appeal agrees with you. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:05:26 GMT)
Texas Lawyer Handling NYSE Matter Found Entitled to Fee
A Texas lawyer brought to New York for an arbitration case should get the largest share of $4 million in fees from the action despite a fellow attorney's claim that the Texan had been engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, a federal judge has ruled. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:05:26 GMT)
Wife hires a lawyer in Iran to find ex-FBI agent
The wife of a missing former FBI agent said Tuesday that she hired a lawyer in Iran to try to persuade authorities there to investigate her husband's disappearance almost a year ago. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:14:17 GMT)
Attorney general won't issue opinion on Versailles plan
The state attorney general's office will not issue an official opinion on a defunct property transaction and bond issue that had been contemplated by Versailles City Council. But the city might ask state legislators to press for an answer. The council voted Feb. 19 to seek an opinion on whether it would have been legal for Versailles, through its public-properties corporation, to acquire nine ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:15:41 GMT)
Attorney wants charges dropped
An attorney representing Brian Verret, who faces charges in a 2006 traffic crash with four fatalities, is pushing to have the charges dropped, citing a "firestorm of publicity" that makes a fair trial impossible. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:53:18 GMT)
Pakistan Court Drops Bhutto Husband Graft Cases: Lawyer -AFP
ISLAMABAD (AFP)--A Pakistani anti-corruption court Wednesday officially terminated five cases against the husband of assassinated opposition leader Benazir Bhutto and released his frozen assets, his lawyer said. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:58:03 GMT)
Lawyer wants off former Jeffco Commissioner Gary White case; judge schedules hearing
Birmingham lawyer Mike Rasmussen, who defended former Jefferson County Commissioner Gary White and got him a new trial, now wants off the case. Rasmussen is requesting to withdraw as White's lawyer, which White opposes, court records show. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:31:29 GMT)
Attorney demands acting police chief gets full pay
A lawsuit filed against the city by acting Police Chief Terry Sherron has been amended to request the court to order the city to pay Sherron the police chief's salary.Terry Sherron has been Tuscumbia's acting chief for 30 months, his attorney, Billy Underwood, said. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:46:13 GMT)
Lawyer wants delay in 1975 S.D. American Indian Movement killing
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. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:13:24 GMT)
Attorney general backs CSU firing of teacher
HAYWARD -- The state attorney general's office has sided with California State University, East Bay's decision last week to fire a math teacher who modified her state-required Oath of Allegiance to conform with her Quaker beliefs. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:18:42 GMT)
Amherst lawyer tapped as county attorney
Erie County Executive Chris Collins confirmed Tuesday that he will appoint an Amherst lawyer today as county attorney. If confirmed by the County Legislature, Cheryl A. Green, 38, will be the first woman to serve in the post. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:53:57 GMT)
Attorney to run for Sandwich selectman
John Kennan, a local attorney, is the fourth candidate to announce his bid for one of two seats on the board of selectmen. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:32:34 GMT)
PDO's request to withdraw as lawyer in sex abuse case denied
The Superior Court has denied the Public Defender's Office's request to withdraw as lawyer for a man charged with sexual abuse of a minor. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:12:10 GMT)
Lawyer: Polehinkle Wants To Fly Again
(AP) - The lawyer for the co-pilot at the controls when a Comair jet crashed in Kentucky killing 49 people says his client is determined to fly again. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:26:09 GMT)
Lawyer: Co-pilot who survived deadly crash wants to fly again
The lawyer for the co-pilot at the controls when a Comair jet crashed in Kentucky killing 49 people says his client is determined to fly again. Attorney Larry Moore says James Polehinke is using the potential of returning to the cockpit as partial motivation for his recovery. Moore says Polehinke has been talking about it since the first time they met - three months after the August 2006 crash ... (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:28:01 GMT)
District Attorney gives annual report
When reviewed in December, the number of open cases the Lincoln County District Attorney's Office possessed was 2,672, excluding 108 juvenile delinquency and an estimated 550 Child Support Enforcement cases, according to District Attorney Bernice Barnett. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:35:59 GMT)
Race For City Attorney: Brian Maienschein Interview
He was praised for his handling of the San Diego wildfires. Now, City Councilman Brian Maienschein wants to ride that good will into the city attorney's office. Councilman Maienschein appeared on the News 8 Morning to discuss the race for city attorney. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:52:26 GMT)
Civil rights lawyer warns election will test nation
Americans will have to overcome their systemic biases against gender and race if they are to take advantage of the historic possibilities in this year's presidential election, a prominent civil rights lawyer said Tuesday at Sonoma State University. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:59:45 GMT)
Lepine To Enter Race For City Attorney
The race for city attorney may get yet another candidate Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:07:27 GMT)
Testimony begins in Rockwall district attorney's corruption trial 1:09 PM CT
Testimony started this morning in the criminal trial of Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow on charges of taking public money and electronic equipment, forging an assistant's signature and altering an invoice submitted to the county for payment. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:22:56 GMT)
Richard's attorney files motion to reconsider sentence
ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - Elton John Richard's attorney has filed a motion in court asking Judge Albert Murdoch to reconsider Richard's sentence. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:32:42 GMT)
Well-Known Attorney Dies
John Kenneff worked as a prosecutor for the district attorney's office for more than 20 years. He switched sides nine years ago to become a public defender. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:23:05 GMT)
Son of St. Paul attorney arrested on suspicion of drug possession
The son of a prominent St. Paul criminal defense attorney has been arrested on suspicion of possessing cocaine and marijuana. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:40:15 GMT)
Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:45:43 GMT)
ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREW CUOMO’S OFFICE BRINGS CONSUMER AWARENESS TO BUFFALO
(Buffalo, NY, March 5, 2008) - - A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office is speaking to Buffalo residents at the North Buffalo Community Center on consumer fraud issues and scams directed at the elderly as part of the Attorney General's state-wide Consumer Protection Week program. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 20:46:21 GMT)
Shaker Heights Lawyer Faces Teen Accused Of Beating Him
Five teens attend a hearing to determine whether they will be tried as adults in the New Year's Eve beating of a Shaker Heights lawyer. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:17:12 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates School "Employees"
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is seeking data from every school district in the state since he found evidence some may have inappropriately extended pension benefits to part-time lawyers, consultants, professionals and others. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:30:29 GMT)
City Attorney asks Blue Cross to clear air
The Los Angeles 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. (Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:46:08 GMT)
Lawyer Khaw's mad rush to meet the voters
GEORGE TOWN: "Just call him lawyer Khaw." (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:07:31 GMT)
Mike Aguirre To Run For Second Term As City Attorney
Mike Aguirre has officially announced his re-election campaign for city attorney. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:08:15 GMT)
District Attorney Candidates Ready For Runoff
One of the hottest local races last night pitted four colleagues in the Travis County district attorney's office to replace longtime District Attorney Ronnie Earle. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:41:37 GMT)
Attorney: Nathans will sue Offerman
Seven months after being caught in the middle of an on-field confrontation at a baseball game in Bridgeport, Conn., John Nathans still suffers from post-concussion symptoms, according to his attorney. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:29:06 GMT)
Lawyer wants delay in 1975 S.D. American Indian Movement killing
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. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 01:58:14 GMT)
Board hires new planner and attorney
UPPER FREEHOLD- The township's Planning Board has a new attorney and a new planner. The board unanimously voted at its Feb. 26 meeting to appoint Dennis Collins, of Collins, Vella and Casello LLC in Farmingdale, as its new attorney. In a 7-2 vote, the board approved BanischAssociates in Flemington as the new planner. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:08:27 GMT)
Second attorney to withdraw from tow truck lawsuit
The attorney who has been representing Paul Greer - a former tow truck operator facing numerous felony charges including perjury, extortion, grand theft, fraud and embezzlement - said "I'm out" as of Friday. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:38:43 GMT)
Meadville shooting defendant to get new lawyer
MEADVILLE — A city man accused of injuring two people in a bar shootout last summer had his trial delayed after successfully petitioning for a new lawyer this morning. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:40:21 GMT)
Lawyer involved in body snatch case
The niece of a woman whose body was taken from the back of a hearse is getting a lawyer involved. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:11:55 GMT)
Schroeder gets new attorney
JERSEYILLE — A former OB-GYN facing sex charges in Jersey County has a new attorney. Daniel Schattnik of East Alton now is representing former Jerseyville obstetrician-gynecologist Roger Schroeder in the ongoing criminal case in Jersey County Circuit Court. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:11:55 GMT)
Security dispute puts lawyer on probation
Neil Rothschild agrees to a deal stemming from an incident at the Venango County Courthouse. An Oil City lawyer arrested last year after a dispute with a sheriff's deputy over a newly installed courthouse security system agreed to a deal Wednesday that should result in his record being wiped clean. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:45:15 GMT)
Rezko trial pits government against 'hard but fair' defense lawyer
Prosecution's new stars go up against 'hard but fair' defense lawyer who was IRS agent, and then one of them As he paces the courtroom Thursday while delivering his opening statement on behalf of Antoin "Tony" Rezko , attorney Joseph J. Duffy's gentlemanly manner may mask his considerable talent. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:48:30 GMT)
Grand jury considers dragster deaths case, lawyer says
A lawyer who represents victims in last year's fatal car show crash in Selmer said Wednesday that a special session of the McNairy County grand jury convened Tuesday to decide if any criminal charges should be filed in the case. Jackson attorney Mark Donahoe could not confirm whether anyone was indicted. Donahoe said his firm represents five families in a civil lawsuit in the incident, including ... (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:08:44 GMT)
McGuireWoods and Helms Mullis to Merge, Creating 900-Lawyer Firm
Virginia-based, 750-lawyer McGuireWoods has joined forces with North Carolina's Helms Mullis Wicker to form a 900-lawyer, 17-city firm. According to a press release from both firms, the merger will take effect on March 31. McGuireWoods' Charlotte office is currently its only presence in North Carolina. After combining with Helms Mullis, the firm will add offices in Raleigh, N.C., and Wilmington, ... (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:08:47 GMT)
Lawyer put off by P&Z addresses chief's remarks
A local attorney says it's "of interest" that the city police chief has spoken out against his plans to open a law office near a junior high school, especially since that lawyer has personally handled a pair of lawsuits against Marshall police. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:30:37 GMT)
Australian drug smugglers spared death in Indonesia: lawyer
Three Australians convicted of heroin smuggling in Indonesia have had their death sentences reduced to life imprisonment, their lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:37:02 GMT)
McGuireWoods and Helms Mullis to Merge, Creating 900-Lawyer Firm
Virginia-based, 750-lawyer McGuireWoods has joined forces with North Carolina's Helms Mullis Wicker to form a 900-lawyer, 17-city firm. According to a press release from both firms, the merger will take effect on March 31. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:03:04 GMT)
Thomas attorney questions report
The attorney for Broncos defensive tackle Marcus Thomas is accusing police in Orange Park, Fla., of not reporting a confession that would help clear Thomas of a potential cocaine charge. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:40:10 GMT)
Schools hire interim Gloucester attorney
The Hampton School Board filled its legal counsel vacancy Wednesday night, unanimously voting to hire Nanci Reaves as school district attorney. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:44:21 GMT)
La Shish workers will get paid, says chain's attorney
La Shish employees will get their final paychecks soon, the restaurant chain's lawyer said Wednesday. "Everybody's going to get paid," said Detroit attorney Robert Forrest, adding that final paychecks will be mailed to employees' homes. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:48:53 GMT)
Attorney for priest questions impartiality of judge
An attorney for the Rev. Joseph F. Sica questioned the impartiality of the Dauphin County judge handling the Scranton priest’s perjury case Wednesday, accusing him of acting as an “advocate” for the prosecution. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:15:14 GMT)
Judge sets Tuesday hearing on lawyer's motion to withdraw from representing former Jefferson County Commissioner Gary ...
U.S. District Judge Scott Coogler scheduled a hearing in Birmingham Tuesday to consider a motion by lawyer Mike Rasmussen to withdraw from representing former Jefferson County Commissioner Gary White. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:33:02 GMT)
Attorney says he can't defend accused killer
Claiming divided loyalties, the defense attorney for a prison inmate charged with killing a Corrections officer during an escape in June from University Hospital wants off the case. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:39:59 GMT)
Attorney general: SD 122 meeting was improper
New Lenox school officials violated the Open Meetings Act last fall, but it was unintentional, according to the Illinois attorney general's office. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:11:40 GMT)
Judge tells ex-lawyer: Get a job
AUBURN - A former Skowhegan lawyer has paid back just $50 of $219,000 in court-ordered restitution. At a court hearing Wednesday, the judge told him to get a job - even if it's shoveling snow off roofs. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:39:57 GMT)
No Republican steps up to challenge District Attorney Frank Clark
Despite the controversy swirling around incumbent Democrat Frank J. Clark, no Republican is interested in running for Erie County district attorney this year. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:47:27 GMT)
Anderson gets new attorney for upcoming murder trial
LOCKPORT — Niagara Falls murder suspect Clyde A. Anderson has a new attorney, as State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. on Wednesday handed the assignment to James M. Perry of North Tonawanda. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:14:57 GMT)
Lawyer accused of fraud stays free pending trial
WORCESTER - An Oxford lawyer appeared in federal court yesterday on a charge of misappropriating nearly $2 million from a client from Ireland, and he was allowed to stay free pending his trial. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:16:31 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. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:27:24 GMT)
Attorney Shot At On Way Home From Work
A local attorney says two armed men opened fire at her after she stopped to get gas on her way home from work. INSIDE: Video (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:42:09 GMT)
Pakistan's anti-Musharraf lawyer slams US, Britain
A firebrand Pakistani lawyer leading a movement against President Pervez Musharraf urged the United States and Britain Thursday to end their support for the "war on terror" ally. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:13:25 GMT)
Defense lawyer in mugging case: This was a robbery, not a murder
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Not even his lawyer maintains his full innocence. But Daniel Betancourt is not guilty of killing Ricardo Salinas, defense attorney Mark Fonte contended in his summation yesterday. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:24:54 GMT)
Defense attorney wants secret jury
BEDFORD -- A defense attorney wants the Supreme Court to seal the location where an out-of-county jury will be picked for a Bedford County man's retrial on murder charges. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:30:58 GMT)
Former lawyer told to get get a shovel, get to work
A former Skowhegan lawyer convicted of stealing from clients has been told by a judge to get a job, even if it means shoveling snow off roofs. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:32:30 GMT)
Sims may file complaint against city attorney
FLINT - City Council President Carolyn Sims said Wednesday she is considering filing a complaint with the state attorney grievance board over a dispute with City Attorney Trachelle Young. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:34:07 GMT)
Defense lawyer wants school stabbing charges dismissed
A lawyer for a student accused of killing a classmate at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has asked a judge to dismiss the charge, arguing prosecutors improperly told the grand jury that it should not consider his mental disabilities. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:44:01 GMT)
Lawyer Wants School Stabbing Charges Dismissed
A lawyer for a teen accused of killing a classmate wants the charges dismissed. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:20:38 GMT)
Florida Attorney General touts anti-counterfeiting bill
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced an effort today to crack down on the growing problem of counterfeit consumer goods. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:38:51 GMT)
Attorney: Easley's office never told anyone to delete e-mail
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Governor Mike Easley's top attorney says there's no evidence agencies were told to delete e-mails sent to the governor's office. Easley's spokesman says the former state employee making the allegation is "untruthful and insubordinate." (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:59:26 GMT)
Two Repubicans vying for McPherson County Attorney
McPHERSON — It appears two Republican candidates for McPherson County Attorney will square off in the Aug. 8 primary. McPherson lawyer David Page filed Wednesday as a candidate, which would pit him against incumbent Ty Kaufman. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:17:26 GMT)
Commissioner Asks Attorney To Stop Sex Offender Cluster
Hillsborough County Commissioner Jim Norman this morning asked that the county attorney immediately file an injunction to stop a nonprofit group from providing transitional housing for convicted sex offenders in Palm River. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:23:59 GMT)
Lawyer To Challenge Warrant In Md. Escapee Case
A defense lawyer says he plans to challenge a Maryland arrest warrant used to rout an ailing 81-year-old prison escapee and hold him in a North Carolina jail for a week. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:57:32 GMT)
Wright attorney questions investigator over contributions report
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - An attorney for Rep. Thomas Wright is questioning a state elections board investigator about campaign contributions she says Wright failed to disclose. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:14:36 GMT)
Iraq War vet plans run for county attorney
Davenport attorney Hubert “Hugh” Pries, who recently returned from a tour of duty in Iraq, has announced plans to run for the position of Scott County Attorney. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:28:56 GMT)
Throw out fraud charges against Buckingham, lawyer asks
New fraud charges against a St. John's doctor - already serving time on sex- and drug-related crimes - should be dropped due to lack of evidence, his lawyer argued in court Thursday. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:47:40 GMT)
Lawyer accused of fraud stays free pending trial
WORCESTER - An Oxford lawyer appeared in federal court yesterday on a charge of misappropriating nearly $2 million from a client from Ireland, and he was allowed to stay free pending his trial. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:09:04 GMT)
Defense Lawyer Wants School Stabbing Charges Dismissed
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) -- A lawyer for a student accused of killing a classmate at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has asked a judge to dismiss the charge. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:15:45 GMT)
Judge tells convicted former lawyer to get a job, even if it means shoveling snow off roofs
AUBURN, Maine - A former lawyer convicted of stealing from clients has been told by a judge to get a job, even if it means shoveling snow off roofs. John Frankenfield appeared before a judge in Auburn after being accused of violating a condition of probation. (Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:14:50 GMT)
Lawyer to Challenge Warrant in Maryland Escapee Case
A defense lawyer says he plans to challenge the Maryland warrant used to arrest an ailing 81-year-old prison escapee and hold him in a North Carolina jail for a week. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:07:36 GMT)
UPDATE:Jefferson County Bankruptcy Among Possible Options-Lawyer
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Filing for bankruptcy is one option available to Jefferson County, Ala., as it seeks to find a solution to the the multi-billion dollar financial crisis linked to its sewer debt, but it isn't the only possible answer, a lawyer representing the county said Thursday. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:13:25 GMT)
Defense lawyer wants school stabbing charges dismissed
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- A lawyer for a student accused of killing a classmate at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School has asked a judge to dismiss the charge, arguing prosecutors improperly told the grand jury that it should not consider his mental disabilities. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:14:11 GMT)
Attorney will appeal unlawful touching conviction
A Gulfport attorney doesn't know what his client's sentence will be, but he plans to appeal today's conviction on unlawful touching of a 6-year-old child. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:20:48 GMT)
Mayor asks attorney to look into secret meeting allegations
RED BAY - Mayor Jeff Reid has asked the city attorney to inquire into allegations that three council members have violated the state's open meetings law. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:45:58 GMT)
Pam Zubeck: El Paso County Attorney makes secret deal with $40,000 in taxpayer money, convinces judge to seal cases
The El Paso County Attorney’s Office made secret deals with taxpayer money and then convinced a judge to hide the court cases from the public. That sounds like a third-world despotic regime, not the United States of America. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:07:03 GMT)
City Attorney Warns Spring Breakers About Booze Ban
City Attorney Mike Aguirre is sending a message to all college students planning to spend Spring Break in San Diego: no booze on city beaches. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 02:44:46 GMT)
Judge to lawyer: Get a shovel, get job
A former lawyer convicted of stealing from clients has been told by a judge to get a job, even if it means shoveling snow off roofs. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:07:38 GMT)
Campground owners hire attorney for camp dispute
SHELBY — Golden Valley Campground’s owners have retained a lawyer in their dispute with Nancy Leedy and Joanie Beasley. Joe and Lynn Hoyle have hired Shelby attorney O. Max Gardner III, according to an e-mail sent from Gardner’s office Thursday. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:19:29 GMT)
Attorney General Opinion Clears Up Residency Requirements
SPRINGDALE - A recent Attorney General's opinion opens the door for a wider range of applicants to at least one appointed commission. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:21:15 GMT)
Qualcomm Team Can Defend Selves Despite Attorney-Client Privilege
Lawyers sanctioned for their roles in the Qualcomm discovery debacle have maintained that they would be exonerated if allowed to break attorney-client privilege and tell their side of the story. Now they'll get their chance. In a Wednesday order lifting the sanctions, a federal judge wrote that six lawyers from Day Casebeer Madrid & Batchelder and Heller Ehrman should be allowed to defend their ... (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:09:57 GMT)
Acting City Attorney Accused Of Violating Election Laws
A Deltona homeowner claims acting city attorney George Trovato made illegal elections contributions through another person to a city commission candidate in 2007. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:11:54 GMT)
Former Lawyer Gets 3 Years For Bilking Clients Of $167,000
Disbarred, disgraced and facing grand theft charges as a result of a bizarre gambling habit, former lawyer David Edward Olson rolled the dice one last time Thursday and lost again. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:21:24 GMT)
US Attorney’s Office issue charges in absentia to Russian businessman
NEW YORK, March 7 (Itar-Tass) - State Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of New York has issued charges in absentia to Russian businessman Viktor Bout, who was arrested in Thailand Thursday. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:30:21 GMT)
City attorney says Westwind permit appeal timeframe has already expired
WILLMAR — The appeal of a conditional use permit for the low-income Westwind Estates Third Addition housing project is not permitted because the 60-day appeal period — upheld in a little-known court decision — has expired, according to an opinion by City Attorney Richard Ronning. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:31:30 GMT)
Rezko was friends with Obama, attorney tells jury
CHICAGO — Antoin "Tony" Rezko's attorney on Thursday invoked presidential front-runner Barack Obama's name in telling jurors what good judgment Rezko has in picking friends — an unwelcome compliment for Obama — as yet another federal corruption trial involving Illinois politics gets under way. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 06:50:36 GMT)
U.S. attorney to address council
The last time the U.S. attorney's office showed an interest in St. Charles Parish government, it was the 1970s and several people went to jail. Jim Letten, the current U.S. attorney, is visiting the parish Monday, this time at the invitation of Parish President V.J. St. Pierre Jr. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:27:12 GMT)
Qualcomm Team Can Defend Selves Despite Attorney-Client Privilege
Lawyers sanctioned for their roles in the Qualcomm discovery debacle have maintained that they would be exonerated if allowed to break attorney-client privilege and tell their side of the story. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:04:35 GMT)
Attorney general subpoenas insurers in fraud case
INVESTIGATION New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he issued new subpoenas to Aetna Inc., Cigna Corp., UnitedHealth Group Inc. and WellPoint Inc., and other health insurers in a broadening investigation of possible fraud costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars. Cuomo is also looking to subpoena testimony from the chief executives of those companies, as well as from ... (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:06:56 GMT)
Fired U.S. attorney says he was told politics were behind his ouster
A longtime protégé of President Bush told former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias that he was fired for political reasons and that... (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:08:46 GMT)
Ex-attorney: Peer called firing `political'
A longtime protégé of President Bush told former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias that he was fired for political reasons and that he shouldn't fight his ouster, Iglesias says in a new book. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:11:59 GMT)
Chinese activist lawyer disappears
An activist lawyer with close ties to a jailed Chinese dissident is missing, a rights group said Friday. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:17:31 GMT)
Immigrant death case: Accused ex-cop's new lawyer says no plea deal
WHITE PLAINS - The new lawyer for George Bubaris, a former Mount Kisco police officer accused of killing a homeless immigrant last year, said his client was not responsible for the death and would not take a plea deal. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 08:55:38 GMT)
China rights lawyer disappears, feared detained
A Chinese human rights lawyer who has defended dissidents and urged stronger citizens rights ahead of the 2008 Olympics is missing, family and colleagues said on Friday, fearful he may have been secretly detained by police. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:56:16 GMT)
Pakistan rulers conspiring to kill Dr AQ Khan, says lawyer
Islamabad, Mar 7 : Pakistan's nuclear scientist Dr AQ Khan's lawyer has said that "some quarters" of the present day administration were hatching conspiracy to eliminate his client before the formation of the new government in Islamabad. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 10:05:22 GMT)
Everett hires law firm to fill in for retiring city attorney
EVERETT -- The largest private law firm in Snoho mish County is filling in as lead counsel for the largest city in the county. City Attorney Ned Johnston, who has worked in the city attorney's office for a decade, is retiring next week. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:39:33 GMT)
Attorney General Martha Coakley Releases Report On Caritas Christi Health Care System, Massachusetts
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office released a report on its review of the Caritas Christi Health Care System ("Caritas"), conducted in partnership with Health Strategies & Solutions, Inc., a health care consulting firm. The report summarizes the findings of the review and makes recommendations with respect to several priority issues facing Caritas. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:06:21 GMT)
Lawyer hints death was accident
If accused killer Kirk Matthew Lankford did accidentally hit presumed victim Masumi Watanabe with his company truck, he might have concealed the incident for fear of losing his job, his lawyer suggested yesterday. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:13:54 GMT)
Chinese lawyer missing after criticising regime
A prominent human rights lawyer has gone missing, according to his family, in what is feared to be a move by the authorities to silence critics ahead of the Beijing Olympics (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:53:13 GMT)
Missing Attorney's Cadillac Found Abandoned
Plantation police are searching for a civil attorney who was reported missing after she failed to show up for work Thursday. INSIDE: Video (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:12:29 GMT)
Lawyer claims judge biased in UA decision
A Fort Smith lawyer asserted Thursday that the circuit judge who dismissed a lawsuit against the University of Arkansas in the Mitch Mustain e-mail case was biased in favor of the university and helped university officials maintain a “cloak of secrecy over the actions of public employees who were implicated in a conspiracy to harass a university student.” In a brief tendered to the Arkansas ... (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:33:36 GMT)
Law firm: Body in canal is missing attorney
A body found floating in a Plantation canal Friday morning is that of a missing Fort Lauderdale attorney, her law firm said. But neither Plantation police nor the medical examiner would confirm that the body has been positively identified as Melissa Britt Lewis. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:37:45 GMT)
China rights lawyer disappears and feared detained
A Chinese human rights lawyer who has defended dissidents and urged stronger citizens' rights ahead of the 2008 Olympics is missing, family and colleagues said on Friday, fearful he may have been secretly detained by police. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:43:57 GMT)
Tight security for testimony of serial rapist who attacked lawyer
The shackles restraining Che Sosa today in Suffolk Superior Court are anchored in the floor and have the serial rapist tied to a blue chair. The chains make it impossible for the man who once stabbed his own lawyer to lift his arms. When the burly man is thirsty, one of the 11 court and corrections officers guarding him have to lift a glass of water to his lips. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:24:14 GMT)
Veteran Attorney Resigns Abruptly
Attorney Gilbert Shasha announced today that he is closing his law practice after more than 40 years of practice in New London. Shasha made the announcement (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:51:44 GMT)
School committee lawyer recuperating at home
SPRINGFIELD - School Committee lawyer Melissa M. Shea, who collapsed at the podium last night during a committee meeting at City Hall, was treated at Baystate Medical Center and released, a hospital spokesman said. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 17:17:14 GMT)
Los Angeles City Attorney Expands Probe Of Improperly Canceled Insurance Policies To Blue Cross Of California
The Los Angeles city attorney's office last week sent a letter to Blue Cross of California inquiring about claims the company made in a Feb. 23 news release explaining changes the company had made to help avoid improperly canceling policies, the Los Angeles Times reports. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:04:20 GMT)
Law Firm Says Body In Canal Is Missing Lawyer
The body of woman found in a Plantation canal Friday morning may be that of missing lawyer Melissa Britt Lewis, according to friends who work with her, however investigators have not officially confirmed it. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:45:38 GMT)
Man Accused In Fatal Stabbing Loses Third Attorney
RHINELANDER, Wis. -- A Rhinelander man accused of killing his co-worker has lost another attorney. The trial for Seth Louis, 25, is in legal limbo as he waits for a fourth attorney to be appointed to his case. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 18:59:49 GMT)
IRS Aggressively Audited High Income Taxpayers, Businesses in 2007, According to Noted Chicago Tax Attorney McKenzie
Internal Revenue Service enforcement efforts increased dramatically during fiscal year 2007, reports Robert McKenzie, partner and noted tax attorney with the Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:37:28 GMT)
Everett hires law firm to fill in for retiring city attorney
EVERETT -- The largest private law firm in Snoho mish County is filling in as lead counsel for the largest city in the county. City Attorney Ned Johnston, who has worked in the city attorney's office for a decade, is retiring next week. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:54:27 GMT)
IRS Aggressively Audited High Income Taxpayers, Businesses in 2007, . According to Noted Chicago Tax Attorney McKenzie
According to Noted Chicago Tax Attorney McKenzie 07/03/2008 19:13:00 Business Wire Internal Revenue Service enforcement efforts increased dramatically during fiscal year 2007, reports Robert McKenzie, partner and noted tax attorney with the Chicago law firm of Arnstein & Lehr LLP. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:59:06 GMT)
Chinese rights lawyer 'disappears'
BEIJING — The family of a lawyer who wrote an open letter criticizing China's human rights record in the run-up to the Olympics said Friday they fear he has been "kidnapped." A rights group said he has probably been arrested. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:13:16 GMT)
Man convicted of stabbing lawyer testifies in his rape trial
A convicted rapist who stabbed his own lawyer last year has acted erratically in court again, this time singing "Amazing Grace" and giving rambling testimony in another rape case. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:22:11 GMT)
Attorney Releases Post-Crash Photograph Of Bollea
Nick Bollea's defense attorney released a picture of Bollea in the hospital that he says helped persuade a state hearing officer to rule in his client's favor last week. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:23:49 GMT)
Attorney General Obtains $500,000 Judgement
Idaho's Attorney General says he's obtained a settlement worth half a million dollars from a Texas company. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:32:18 GMT)
Divorce lawyer says Stacy Peterson sought his help
CHICAGO (AP) - A divorce lawyer says a missing suburban Chicago woman discussed divorce with him in the days before she disappeared. Stacy Peterson disappeared from her Bolingbrook home this fall. Investigators say her case is a possible homicide. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:32:35 GMT)
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