Attorney News May 2008
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Attorney celebrates 30 years in Hampshire
HAMPSHIRE – Ray Witaske, 62, will be celebrating his 30-year anniversary as Hampshire’s local attorney at law on April 1, and that’s no joke. (Thu, 01 May 2008 00:50:01 GMT)
Chicago cop's lawyer seeks gag order in bar-beating case
The lawyer for a Chicago police officer captured on tape viciously beating a female bartender wants to bar attorneys and witnesses from speaking publicly about the case. (Thu, 01 May 2008 02:10:28 GMT)
Attorney General Spurns Illegal Immigration Proposal Again
LITTLE ROCK - For the second time, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Wednesday rejected the name and title of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to receive public benefits. (Thu, 01 May 2008 02:28:13 GMT)
Lawyer remanded on tax evasion charges
A Sydney lawyer has appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on tax evasion charges. (Thu, 01 May 2008 02:38:06 GMT)
Spector suit against his former lawyer can go forward
Phil Spector's on-again, off-again breach-of-contract lawsuit against his former lawyer Robert Shapiro appears to be back on after a judge ruled Wednesday the lawsuit can go forward. (Thu, 01 May 2008 02:52:50 GMT)
New attorney for man accused in brother's slaying
Langston Williams, the former Hartnell athlete accused of fatally stabbing his younger brother, was assigned a new defense attorney on Wednesday. (Thu, 01 May 2008 02:57:29 GMT)
Spector suit against his former lawyer can go forward
Phil Spector's on-again, off-again breach-of-contract lawsuit against his former lawyer Robert Shapiro appears to be back on after a judge ruled Wednesday the lawsuit can go forward. (Thu, 01 May 2008 03:00:16 GMT)
Attorney urges fugitive murder suspect to surrender
A former attorney for a man now wanted for murder appealed Wednesday for suspect Norris Collins Jr. to turn himself in to Johnstown police. (Thu, 01 May 2008 03:01:11 GMT)
‘Jamby’ asks court to block lawyer of billionaire aunt
Sen. Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal Wednesday moved to block the lawyer of her late aunt, Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal-Collantes, from executing the latter’s last will and testament that had completely left her out.MANILA, Philippines—The “nice telenovela” begins. (Thu, 01 May 2008 03:09:07 GMT)
Wheatley lawyer in tax fraud case
Lawyer helped music promoter avoid paying tax on $700,000, court told. (Thu, 01 May 2008 03:34:06 GMT)
Spector suit against his former lawyer can go forward
Phil Spector's on-again, off-again breach-of-contract lawsuit against his former lawyer Robert Shapiro appears to be back on after a judge ruled Wednesday the lawsuit can go forward. Shapiro had filed a motion to have the lawsuit dismissed, arguing Spector took too long to file his complaint. But Superior Court Judge Edward A. Ferns found Spector had filed the lawsuit within time limits. ... (Thu, 01 May 2008 03:58:28 GMT)
Lawyer will sell his houses to repay victims
A Main Line lawyer received incentive yesterday to sell his houses in Berwyn and Avalon: avoiding a lengthy state jail sentence. (Thu, 01 May 2008 05:30:14 GMT)
Lawyer, Morial crony is guilty in tax case
Lawyer Roy Rodney Jr., who came under scrutiny as federal authorities probed the business dealings of former Mayor Marc Morial's administration, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a single misdemeanor charge of failing to file income tax returns. (Thu, 01 May 2008 05:59:59 GMT)
Lawyer says degree scandal at WVU could help Rich Rodriguez
Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez's lawyer Mary Robon says that the ongoing degree dispute involving West Virginia president Mike Garrison could help Rodriguez's case against his former employer and alma mater. (Thu, 01 May 2008 06:08:57 GMT)
Prominent attorney's death shocks community
CROWN POINT | Lake County court officials mourned Wednesday the death of defense attorney Garry Weiss. (Thu, 01 May 2008 06:58:00 GMT)
Morton Hollander; Attorney at Justice Dept.
Morton Hollander, 89, a Justice Department attorney who served under 15 attorneys general and who defended the federal government in more than a thousand cases, died April 17 of congestive heart failure at Suburban Hospital. He was a longtime Bethesda resident. (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:06:22 GMT)
Lawyer-hire veto may be challenged
The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council could override a veto by Mayor John Tkazyik, giving itself the authority to hire its own lawyer - though it hasn't yet discussed the possibility. (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:16:29 GMT)
Abortion ballot explanation task falls to attorney general
Now that the 2008 version of an abortion ban has been certified to be before the voters in the fall general election, it becomes the job of Attorney General Larry Long's office to write the official explanation of the issue for the ballot. (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:27:59 GMT)
Attorney General Spurns Illegal Immigration Proposal Again
LITTLE ROCK - For the second time, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Wednesday rejected the name and title of a proposed ballot initiative that would make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to receive public benefits. (Thu, 01 May 2008 07:44:43 GMT)
Macon's attorney tells court evidence is being held back
The attorney for suspected serial killer Matthew E. Macon filed last-minute court documents Wednesday, claiming that police and prosecutors have not turned over all the evidence in his case. (Thu, 01 May 2008 08:03:51 GMT)
Gibson resigns as district attorney
The man who sat at the helm of the 13 th Judicial District Attorney General’s office 18 years has tendered his resignation after two years of legal wrangling over what was considered inappropriate judgment. (Thu, 01 May 2008 08:21:55 GMT)
Australian to plead guilty to serial rape: lawyer
SYDNEY - AN Australian man accused of being one of the country's worst sex offenders is to plead guilty to 25 rape charges involving 11 women, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 01 May 2008 09:33:14 GMT)
New Times execs sue Maricopa County sheriff, attorney
PHOENIX (AP) - Two newspaper executives arrested last October by members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office have sued the sheriff, county attorney and a special prosecutor over the incident. (Thu, 01 May 2008 09:39:42 GMT)
NEW LOCAL: Attorney leaves firm over Joshua Stewart case
The Pittsburgh attorney who represents Joshua Stewart resigns from his law firm to stay with the New Castle teen in lawsuit. (Thu, 01 May 2008 11:49:03 GMT)
New Orleans lawyer guilty in tax case
Associated Press - May 1, 2008 8:14 AM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Lawyer Roy Rodney Junior, who came under scrutiny as federal authorities probed the business dealings of former Mayor Marc Morial's... (Thu, 01 May 2008 12:15:12 GMT)
Attorney: Woman suspected of threatening judge sought help
Sarah Myers was pleading for help when she blurted out a threat aimed at a county judge, her attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 01 May 2008 14:49:29 GMT)
TEXT MESSAGE SCANDAL: Council's attorney to weigh in on Tuesday
The much-anticipated report from the Detroit City Council's independent attorney on findings about the text message scandal and recommendations about what the council should do will be presented Tuesday, the attorney said today. (Thu, 01 May 2008 15:18:15 GMT)
Fishbein lawyer questions autopsy results
Serious questions surround the medical treatment Denver businesswoman Leslie Fishbein received the day she was injected with medication to relieve a painful back condition, a lawyer for the Fishbein (Thu, 01 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT)
GOP: Attorney general should investigate House Speaker DiMasi
The Massachusetts Republican Party today called for Attorney General Martha Coakley to launch an investigation into House Speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi and his relationship with an unregistered lobbyist. (Thu, 01 May 2008 16:26:21 GMT)
Reservist had a 'blemish free' record until fatal beating: lawyer
TORONTO - The lawyer defending a reservist who beat a homeless man to death in August, 2005 says his client suffered a partial blackout at the time of the crime. (Thu, 01 May 2008 16:41:12 GMT)
GOP asks attorney general to investigate "phantom voting"
Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Peter Torkildsen is calling on Attorney General Martha Coakley to investigate so-called phantom voting practices on Beacon Hill, calling... (Thu, 01 May 2008 17:39:18 GMT)
State Attorney General's office to 'review' claims
The Arizona Attorney General has confirmed they are looking into accusations that Benson Mayor Mark Fenn has violated state conflict of interest laws, and the city has also hired a third-party attorney. (Thu, 01 May 2008 18:19:18 GMT)
TEXT MESSAGE SCANDAL: Mayor's lawyer: We don't care what Beatty does
Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy is desperate for new witnesses to come forward in her prosecution of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, a lawyer for the mayor said today. (Thu, 01 May 2008 18:33:15 GMT)
Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to embezzlement
A former Chapel Hill lawyer who was on the run for more than a year pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling money from clients. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:04:02 GMT)
Lawyer at Paul inquiry: Cops shouldn't investigate themselves
VANCOUVER — A lawyer at an inquiry into the death of a native man who was refused admission to Vancouver’s drunk tank says police investigations into such cases are unfair to grieving families. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:04:43 GMT)
BRIDGETON: Attorney Arnold Robinson says he doesn't want prosecutor job
BRIDGETON — Millville attorney Arnold Robinson said Thursday that he is no longer interested in being nominated for Cumber-and County Prosecutor. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:11:29 GMT)
Firefighter's attorney considering legal action
The Spokane firefighter exonerated Tuesday of child pornography charges cautioned against a "rush to judgment" at a press conference today, as his attorney said the firefighter is considering legal action against the Washington State Patrol. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:20:49 GMT)
Lawyer Ravenel to report to prison by May 29
A lawyer for Thomas Ravenel says the former state treasurer will report to prison by May 29. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:28:38 GMT)
State Attorney will not pursue criminal charges of officer in Taco Bell shooting; officer named as gunman of robber, ...
The State Attorney's Office released a decision today not to pursue criminal charges of Cape Coral police officer Doug Coons, an officer inside the Cape Taco Bell where an armed-robbery attempt ended with robber Christopher Ward and store manager Paul Price shot. (Thu, 01 May 2008 19:40:07 GMT)
GOP Asks Attorney General To Investigate "Phantom Voting"
BOSTON (AP) -- Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Peter Torkildsen is calling on Attorney General Martha Coakley to investigate so-called phantom voting practices on Beacon Hill, calling it a civil rights violation. (Thu, 01 May 2008 20:36:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Royal blackmail case a 'farce'
LONDON, May 1 (UPI) -- The case against two men charged with trying to blackmail a minor British royal is "insubstantial, insignificant and incomplete," a lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 01 May 2008 20:43:12 GMT)
Lawyer challenges Massey's miner contracts, says they don't appear valid
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Massey Energy is being sued by a lawyer who claims the company's miner contracts don't appear to be valid. Richmond, Virginia-based Massey recently began offering guaranteed 3-year contracts to individual miners in an effort to cut turnover. (Thu, 01 May 2008 22:10:54 GMT)
Lawyer challenges Massey's miner contracts, says they don't appear valid
Associated Press - May 1, 2008 6:05 PM ET CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Massey Energy is being sued by a lawyer who claims the company's miner contracts don't appear to be valid. (Thu, 01 May 2008 22:15:07 GMT)
BC lawyer at Frank Paul inquiry says police shouldn't investigate themselves
VANCOUVER - A lawyer at an inquiry into the death of a native man says internal police investigations are unfair to grieving families who just want some answers about what happened to their loved one. (Thu, 01 May 2008 22:48:00 GMT)
Chase Suspect's Family Hires Attorney
HOUSTON -- The family of a man killed by police officers following a chase took action on Thursday by hiring an attorney, KPRC Local 2 reported. Conflicting information still surrounds the suspect, Roland Carnaby, 52. Family and friends claimed he worked as a Central Intelligence Agency contractor. (Thu, 01 May 2008 23:04:20 GMT)
Local lawyer reappointed to police watchdog group
St. Catharines lawyer David Edwards has been reappointed to a quasi-governmental Ontario police watchdog. On Thursday Queen’s Park announced Edwards will remain a member of the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services until 2011. He was first appointed for a three year term in 2005. [...] (Fri, 02 May 2008 00:39:49 GMT)
Attorney Honored For Volunteer Effort
FAYETTEVILLE - Steve Zega has been named Outstanding Attorney of the Year for his volunteer work with low-income clients. (Fri, 02 May 2008 00:43:43 GMT)
NY Inspector General Accuses State Attorney of No-Show Job
New York's inspector general says a part-time attorney charged the state for thousands of dollars of work despite not showing up. (Fri, 02 May 2008 01:17:05 GMT)
Accused kidnapper gets lawyer; no courtroom outbursts today
Posted: 10:05 AM- A man charged with kidnapping a woman from a West Valley City care center and driving her to Missouri - with the body of his former girlfriend concealed in a container on the back seat - made an initial appearance in 3rd District Court this morning and appointed a lawyer to defend him. (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:10:10 GMT)
FLDS attorney challenges Texas count of pregnant minors from polygamous sect
SAN ANGELO, Texas - An attorney for FLDS families in Texas challenged the state's allegations of a "pervasive pattern" of underage girls having children, saying the state's own documents show just three teenagers in custody are pregnant. (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:14:08 GMT)
Attorney Fee Award Triples Defendant's Costs in Sears Roebuck Bias Suit
In an age discrimination suit against Sears Roebuck that resulted in a jury verdict of more than $240,000, the cost to the defendant has more than tripled due to attorney fee awards of more than $560,000. U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas J. Rueter has awarded the plaintiff's team nearly $425,000 in additional fees and costs for their work at the trial level, as well as an unspecified amount of ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:16:21 GMT)
Calif. Appeals Court: Lawyer's Ad Not Defamatory
In a closely watched test of legal solicitations, a California court has ruled that an attorney seeking potential class action plaintiffs did not defame a nail manufacturer. Simpson Strong-Tie sued the lawyer for defamation after he ran newspaper ads looking for owners of wood decks that used screws made by Simpson and two other companies. Simpson argued that the ads' suggestion that its screws ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:16:41 GMT)
Newspaper execs sue Ariz. county attorney, sheriff
PHOENIX — Two newspaper executives arrested last October by members of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office have sued the sheriff, county attorney and a special prosecutor over the incident. (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:17:05 GMT)
N.Y. Appeals Court Revives Hearst Heir's $20 Million Fraud Suit Against Spouse, Attorney
A $20 million fraud and legal malpractice action initiated by John Randolph Hearst Jr. against his wife and their attorney has been reinstated by a New York state appellate court. Mr. Hearst has accused his wife of taking advantage of his ill health by transferring more than $20 million of his property into her name, leaving him access to only a relatively small sum and effectively disinheriting ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 04:17:12 GMT)
Mayor's lawyer goes on attack
A lawyer for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick lashed out Thursday at Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. (Fri, 02 May 2008 05:09:57 GMT)
Lawyer says Bali bombers to lodge third judicial review
JAKARTA - Three Islamic militants who were sentenced to death for the 2002 Bali blasts plan to lodge another judicial review with an Indonesian court, their lawyer said on Friday, which could delay or prevent their execution. (Fri, 02 May 2008 06:27:09 GMT)
Attorney Fee Award Triples Defendant's Costs in Sears Roebuck Bias Suit
In an age discrimination suit against Sears Roebuck that resulted in a jury verdict of more than $240,000, the cost to the defendant has more than tripled due to attorney fee awards of more than $560,000. U.S. (Fri, 02 May 2008 07:02:40 GMT)
Calif. Appeals Court: Lawyer's Ad Not Defamatory
In a closely watched test of legal solicitations, a California court has ruled that an attorney seeking potential class action plaintiffs did not defame a nail manufacturer. Simpson Strong-Tie sued the lawyer for defamation after he ran newspaper ads looking for owners of wood decks that used screws made by Simpson and two other companies. (Fri, 02 May 2008 07:02:40 GMT)
N.Y. Appeals Court Revives Hearst Heir's $20 Million Fraud Suit Against Spouse, Attorney
A $20 million fraud and legal malpractice action initiated by John Randolph Hearst Jr. against his wife and their attorney has been reinstated by a New York state appellate court. Mr. (Fri, 02 May 2008 07:02:40 GMT)
Fake U.S. citizen worked on major terror cases, lawyer says
Nada Prouty, the Lebanese immigrant who parlayed a sham marriage into U.S. citizenship and key jobs at the FBI and CIA, worked on several counter-terrorism investigations, including the 2000 bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in Yemen, her lawyer said in court documents Thursday. (Fri, 02 May 2008 07:18:15 GMT)
Attorney Honored For Volunteer Effort
FAYETTEVILLE - Steve Zega has been named Outstanding Attorney of the Year for his volunteer work with low-income clients. (Fri, 02 May 2008 07:45:04 GMT)
Attorney to refile lawsuit
GREAT FALLS - The attorney for a current and a former client of D.A. Davidson said he withdrew a lawsuit against the company to retool it and give others the opportunity to join. (Fri, 02 May 2008 07:51:05 GMT)
Ex-attorney denied bond
VALPARAISO -- Former Lake County prosecutor, Hebron councilman and attorney Michael B. Haughee will not be released on bond while he files an appeal for his March 3 conviction. (Fri, 02 May 2008 09:05:39 GMT)
Bali bombers to lodge third judicial review: lawyer
A lawyer for three Islamic militants who were sentenced to death for the 2002 Bali blasts says his clients plan to lodge another judicial review with an Indonesian court, which could delay or prevent their execution. (Fri, 02 May 2008 09:08:42 GMT)
Lawyer admits stealing money
Disbarred lawyer John McCormick gets 10 years in prison after entering a guilty plea in Orange County Superior Court to five counts of embezzlement. (Fri, 02 May 2008 09:43:18 GMT)
Attorney in Duke gang rape addresses Palm Beach County lawyers
It wasn't pricey lawyers for privileged young men that resulted in declarations of innocence for three Duke University lacrosse players accused of rape in 2006. Rather it was modern technology — DNA and "electronic footprints"— that saved Reade Seligmann, Collin Finnerty and David Evans from the possibility of going to prison for 30 years, said James P. Cooney III, Seligmann's attorney. ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 10:06:38 GMT)
Langford's Attorney Responds To SEC Lawsuit
Mayor Langford’s Attorney Tom Baddley spoke with NBC13 HD News Thursday to tell Langford’s side of the story, following the filing of an SEC Federal lawsuit against Langford, securities dealer William Blount, and lobbyist Al LaPierre. (Fri, 02 May 2008 10:38:37 GMT)
Chapel Hill lawyer sentenced on embezzlement, theft charges
HILLSBOROUGH (AP) -- The former Chapel Hill lawyer on the run for more than a year has been sentenced to at least nine years in prison for stealing more than $800,000 from clients. (Credit: "") (Fri, 02 May 2008 11:19:00 GMT)
False alibi lawyer's sentence cut
A lawyer who gave a false alibi to a man on extortion charges has his prison sentence halved. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:15:49 GMT)
Long-time Savannah attorney announces bid for district attorney
Another hat is in the ring to be Chatham County's new district attorney. Lawyer Zena McClain made the announcement today. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:22:43 GMT)
False alibi lawyer's sentence cut
A lawyer who gave a false alibi to a man on extortion charges has his prison sentence halved. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:25:22 GMT)
Hunter who killed husband will be vindicated: lawyer
A lawyer for an American woman facing charges over the 2006 shooting death of her husband in central Newfoundland says his client is innocent. (Fri, 02 May 2008 12:38:04 GMT)
Houston lawyer to spearhead King & Spalding's Austin expansion
Atlanta-based law firm King & Spalding LLP is continuing to grow its Texas presence, officially opening an Austin office Friday and using a Houston lawyer to do so. (Fri, 02 May 2008 15:42:26 GMT)
Bingham attorney appointed to ABA antitrust council
Bingham McCutchen LLP attorney Alicia Downey has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the American Bar Association's antitrust law council, the firm said this week. (Fri, 02 May 2008 17:39:19 GMT)
Albany attorney resigns amid state investigation over time sheet discrepancies
An Albany attorney resigned Friday after the state inspector general said that the lawyer exaggerated the number of hours he worked at a state job and often spent time at a country club while allegedly at work. (Fri, 02 May 2008 18:20:03 GMT)
NY lawyer quits amid charges he held a no-show job
A veteran state lawyer is quitting after being accused by the inspector general of collecting pay without showing up at work. On Thursday, the inspector general said James McCarthy was paid $6,000 over 12 weeks when he didn't show up at state offices to work for correctional services. (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:02:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Keep private journal of SC teen accused in bomb plot
A lawyer for a South Carolina teen accused of plotting to blow up his high school says the 18-year-old's journal should be kept private. Authorities have said Ryan Schallenberger, 18, detailed his plans to attack Chesterfield High School in a diary. On Friday, attorney Michael Meetze said in a motion that making the journal public would hamper Schallenberger's ability to have a fair trial since ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:36:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Journal of S.C. teen accused in bomb plot is private
A lawyer for a South Carolina teen accused of plotting to blow up his high school says the 18-year-old's journal should be kept private. (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:38:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Keep private journal of SC teen accused in bomb plot
A lawyer for a South Carolina teen accused of plotting to blow up his high school says the 18-year-old's journal should be kept private. (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:42:27 GMT)
Lawyer’s jail term halved in appeal over sentence
A lawyer who gave a false alibi to a man facing abduction and extortion charges had his prison sentence halved by appeal judges yesterday. Shahid Pervez was jailed for five years and three months after admitting attempting to pervert the course of justice. (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:44:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Keep private journal of SC teen accused in bomb plot
Associated Press - May 2, 2008 3:43 PM ET FLORENCE, S.C. (AP) - A lawyer for a South Carolina teen accused of plotting to blow up his high school says the 18-year-old's journal should be kept... (Fri, 02 May 2008 19:57:07 GMT)
Attorney: Assault case against Sean Stewart has been dropped
A judge on Friday threw out criminal charges against Rod Stewart's son, who was accused of punching and throwing bricks at a couple during a 2007 Hollywood Hills melee, his attorney said. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:14:45 GMT)
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
Ohio's attorney general admitted an extramarital affair with an employee Friday, soon after three of his aides were fired or forced out after an investigation found evidence of sexual harassment and other misconduct. Leader of both parties were critical of Attorney General Marc Dann, one of several Democrats swept into office in 2006 after a scandal over state investments sullied Republicans. He ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:21:17 GMT)
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
Ohio's attorney general admitted an extramarital affair with an employee Friday, soon after three of his aides were fired or forced out after an investigation found evidence of sexual harassment and other misconduct. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:22:10 GMT)
Saudi lawyer awarded US human rights prize
A Saudi lawyer and human rights activist who is banned from travelling abroad has received the International Human Rights Lawyer Award from the American Bar Association (ABA), he told AFP Friday. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:22:50 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Admits To Affair With Employee
Leader of both parties were critical of Attorney General Marc Dann, one of several Democrats swept into office in 2006 after a scandal over state investments sullied Republicans. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:24:50 GMT)
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
Fri, May 2, 2008 (1:12 p.m.) Ohio's attorney general admitted an extramarital affair with an employee Friday, soon after three of his aides were fired or forced out after an investigation found evidence of sexual harassment and other misconduct. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:25:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Journal of S.C. teen accused in bomb plot is private
Fri, May 2, 2008 (1:12 p.m.) A lawyer for a South Carolina teen accused of plotting to blow up his high school says the 18-year-old's journal should be kept private. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:25:11 GMT)
Attorney General says no prosecution in alleged De Anza gang rape
Backing a controversial decision by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office, the Attorney General's office announced this afternoon that it won't push for prosecution against former De Anza College baseball players accused of gang raping a drunken high school student. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:30:47 GMT)
Attorney: Assault case against Sean Stewart has been dropped
A judge on Friday threw out criminal charges against Rod Stewart's son, who was accused of punching and throwing bricks at a couple during a 2007 Hollywood Hills melee, his attorney said. At the prosecution's request, Superior Court Judge Stephen Marcus dismissed felony charges including assault with a deadly weapon, attorney Dana Cole said. Sean Stewart, 27, had denied the allegations and said ... (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:34:53 GMT)
Attorney: Florida owes full cost of destroyed citrus trees
Tens of thousands of people whose healthy fruit trees were chopped down in an ultimately failed state effort to control citrus canker deserve more than cheap replacement saplings, an attorney for Broward County homeowners told jurors Friday. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:36:17 GMT)
UP lawyer takes up cases of terror accused, becomes colleagues' target
On Wednesday, 56-year-old Mohammad Shoaib, a Lucknow-based lawyer, faced a mob of lawyers at a Faizabad court. (Fri, 02 May 2008 20:52:01 GMT)
Ohio Attorney Gen Admits Affair
Ohio's attorney general admitted an extramarital affair with an employee Friday, soon after three of his aides were fired or forced out (Fri, 02 May 2008 21:24:53 GMT)
Attorney wants investigators to release nude photos
An attorney for a former Dayton city employee charged with sexual battery of a co-worker has asked a judge to release nude photographs and cell phone images of his client and the woman who filed the charges against him. (Fri, 02 May 2008 22:06:54 GMT)
Suspension recommended for lawyer lobbyist Boose
A judicial referee has recommended a three year suspension rather than disbarment for lawyer William R. Boose III, a once-powerful Palm Beach County lobbyist sentenced to prison for his role in a corruption scheme. (Sat, 03 May 2008 00:03:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Clemens 'pummeled' with unpleasant publicity
Roger Clemens' lawyer says he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit following a wave of unpleasant publicity in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women. "He's getting pummeled," attorney Rusty Hardin... (Sat, 03 May 2008 00:39:10 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer says client 'getting pummeled'
Roger Clemens' lawyer says he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit following a wave of unpleasant publicity in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women. (Sat, 03 May 2008 00:53:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Clemens 'pummeled' with unpleasant publicity
Roger Clemens' lawyer says he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit following a wave of unpleasant publicity in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women. "He's getting pummeled," attorney Rusty Hardin said Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 01:04:03 GMT)
Lawyer challenges Massey's mining contracts, says they don't appear legal
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) -- Massey Energy is being sued by a lawyer who claims the company's miner contracts don't appear to be valid. Richmond, Virginia-based Massey recently began offering guaranteed three-year contracts to individual miners in an effort to cut turnover. (Sat, 03 May 2008 01:06:46 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Payday Lenders
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has filed lawsuits against about 20 payday lenders that he says are violating the state's constitution by charging high-interest loans. (Sat, 03 May 2008 01:44:03 GMT)
Clemens 'getting pummelled' lawyer says
Roger Clemens' lawyer says he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women (Sat, 03 May 2008 01:53:36 GMT)
Florida owes full cost of destroyed citrus trees, attorney says
Tens of thousands of people whose healthy fruit trees were chopped down in an ultimately failed state effort to control citrus canker deserve more than cheap replacement saplings, an attorney for Broward County homeowners told jurors Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 02:11:53 GMT)
Attorney: Paternity test shows James Brown fathered boy
An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died. Peter Shahid, an attorney for James Brown II, said Friday that the boy was tested in April before a South Carolina judge ordered a paternity test. The results of the court-ordered test have not been released. The boy is the 6-year-old son of Tomi Rae Hynie, a former ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 03:34:42 GMT)
Attorney: DNA test shows boy of woman who claims to be James Brown's wife is late singer's son
COLUMBIA, S.C. - An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died. Peter Shahid, an attorney for James Brown II, said Friday that the boy was tested in April before a South Carolina judge ordered a paternity test. (Sat, 03 May 2008 03:37:35 GMT)
Attorney: Paternity test shows James Brown fathered boy
An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died. (Sat, 03 May 2008 03:51:19 GMT)
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
Ohio's attorney general admitted an extramarital affair with an employee Friday, soon after three of his aides were fired or forced out after an investigation found evidence of sexual harassment and other misconduct. (Sat, 03 May 2008 04:10:16 GMT)
Attorney: Paternity test shows James Brown fathered boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. May 2, 2008, 11:51 pm ET · An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died. (Sat, 03 May 2008 04:12:36 GMT)
Lincoln lawyer named to district court bench
A Lincoln lawyer has been named to the district court bench for Lancaster County. Gov. Dave Heineman’s office announced the appointment of 51-year-old Robert Otte on Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 05:13:10 GMT)
Demler, 91, respected L.B. lawyer
Edison J. Demler was a dedicated lawyer whose courtroom tactics were so good that Perry Mason could have learned a thing or two. "Unlike Perry Mason, we rarely see people breaking down and confessing on the stand," said Demler's partner of 11 years, Robert Armstrong, jokingly. (Sat, 03 May 2008 06:36:19 GMT)
Judge: Killing suspect must keep lawyer
HYDE PARK -- A judge says a Wolcott man charged with killing his neighbor nearly eight years ago is not going to be able to fire his sixth court-appointed lawyer. ... - The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press The Associated Press (Sat, 03 May 2008 07:14:23 GMT)
Lawyer to discuss suit / Clemens 'getting pummeled,' attorney says
Roger Clemens' lawyer says he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit following a wave of unpleasant publicity in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women. "He's getting pummeled," attorney Rusty Hardin... (Sat, 03 May 2008 07:43:29 GMT)
Attorney: Shelve ed program until it has enough funding
A federal court should suspend the state's new program for English instruction until it is adequately funded and set a deadline for the Legislature to provide the necessary money, the attorney in the long-standing case argued in a court filing Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 07:57:07 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Dann admits affair with employee
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, who was catapulted into office because of a Republican ethics scandal, yesterday vowed to remain in office after he admitted to having an extramarital affair with an employee. (Sat, 03 May 2008 09:12:39 GMT)
Lawyer Fights for Trees for Clients
FORT LAUDERDALE | Tens of thousands of people whose healthy fruit trees were chopped down in an ultimately failed state effort to control citrus canker deserve more than cheap replacement saplings, a lawyer for Broward County homeowners told jurors Friday. (Sat, 03 May 2008 10:15:46 GMT)
State attorney, public defender unchallenged
OCALA - Qualifying ended Friday for the state attorney and public defender positions, and the incumbents both retained their seats without opposition. (Sat, 03 May 2008 11:13:09 GMT)
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
Just 16 months into his four-year-term, Ohio's attorney general admitted he was in over his head as he acknowledged an affair with a subordinate and his failure to stop problems that led to a sexual harassment investigation that brought down three of his aides. (Sat, 03 May 2008 11:42:55 GMT)
Suspension recommended for lawyer lobbyist Boose
A judicial referee has recommended a three year suspension rather than disbarment for lawyer William R. Boose III, a once-powerful Palm Beach County lobbyist sentenced to prison for his role in a corruption scheme. (Sat, 03 May 2008 13:44:57 GMT)
Underbelly lawyer in prison sting
HIGH-profile Melbourne gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson has been caught in a "targeted" search operation at a Victorian remand centre. Read what the police allegedly found in her car boot. (Sat, 03 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT)
Small-town lawyer battles GOP for La. House seat
NEW ORLEANS - A conservative, small-town lawyer is Louisiana Democrats' hope to take back a seat held by Republicans for 33 years. State Rep. Don Cazayoux, 44, and... (Sat, 03 May 2008 16:41:35 GMT)
Small-town Lawyer Battles GOP For La. House Seat
A conservative, small-town lawyer is Louisiana Democrats' hope to take back a seat held by Republicans for 33 years. (Sat, 03 May 2008 17:07:54 GMT)
Ohio attorney general admits to affair with employee
By JULIE CARR SMYTH Just 16 months into his four-year-term, Ohio's attorney general admitted he was in over his head as he acknowledged an affair with a subordinate and his failure to stop problems that led to a sexual harassment investigation that brought down three of his aides. Marc Dann apologized to his wife and supporters but insisted he would not step down. He took responsibility for the ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 17:37:56 GMT)
Attorney general admits to affair with employee
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Just 16 months into his four-year-term, Ohio’s attorney general admitted he was in over his head as he acknowledged an affair with a subordinate. (Sat, 03 May 2008 17:59:01 GMT)
Election snafu snares local attorney, but other judges return to bench
For one Bonita Springs attorney who drove the six-hour, 420-mile trek to Tallahassee early Friday and paid the filing fee to qualify to run, there won’t be an election. Collier County Judge Christine Greider thought she’d be running against Fort Myers attorney Miguel C. Fernandez III for a circuit judge seat being vacated by Circuit Judge Daniel Monaco, who is retiring after the end of the year. ... (Sat, 03 May 2008 18:55:11 GMT)
Small-town lawyer battles GOP for La. House seat
A Louisiana congressional seat held by Republicans for more than three decades was up for grabs in Saturday's special election in which Democrats said a conservative, small-town lawyer finally has the edge over a Christian-right, former GOP legislator. (Sat, 03 May 2008 19:23:59 GMT)
3:14 p.m.: Attorney: James Brown fathered boy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer’s wife when he died. Peter Shahid, an attorney for James Brown II, said Friday that the boy was tested in April before a South Carolina judge ordered a paternity test. (Sat, 03 May 2008 19:28:17 GMT)
Ohio attorney general wants campaign donor to lead reform
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Embattled Attorney General Marc Dann is relying on a campaign donor to clean up an office marred by a sexual harassment scandal. (Sat, 03 May 2008 19:32:03 GMT)
Cash-for-honours lawyer in battle over new £240,000 job
The Government lawyer in charge of the cash-for-honours inquiry is taking a lucrative job with solicitors who represented a key figure in the probe. Carmen Dowd is joining City firm Peters & Peters on about £240,000-a-year, doubling the salary she earned as head of the special crime division at the Crown Prosecution Service (Sat, 03 May 2008 21:34:24 GMT)
Illinois attorney general targets powdered energy drink Blow
NEW 3:45 p.m. SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is demanding that the makers of a white powdered energy drink called Blow immediately cease marketing and sales in her state. (Sat, 03 May 2008 22:19:08 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Wants Campaign Donor To Lead Reform
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Embattled Attorney General Marc Dann is relying on a campaign donor to clean up an office marred by a sexual harassment scandal. (Sat, 03 May 2008 23:32:14 GMT)
Lawyer wants accused bomb plotter's journal kept closed
FLORENCE, SC (AP) - A lawyer for a South Carolina teen accused of plotting to blow up his high school says the 18-year-old's journal should be kept private. (Sat, 03 May 2008 23:52:28 GMT)
Hoge Fenton Attorney Provides Statement on Prosecution Decision in De Anza Rape Case
Barbara Spector, attorney with Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, released the following statement today regarding California Attorney General Jerry Brown's announcement regarding the De Anza Rape Case: (Sat, 03 May 2008 23:56:21 GMT)
Cash-for-honours lawyer in battle over new £240,000 job
The Government lawyer in charge of the cash-for-honours inquiry is taking a lucrative job with solicitors who represented a key figure in the probe. (Sun, 04 May 2008 00:14:48 GMT)
Judge, lawyer offer students a lesson in the law
WOONSOCKET — Woonsocket Middle School students received a lesson in law Friday from Superior Court Associate Justice Judith Savage and longtime lawyer Bruce Wolpert. (Sun, 04 May 2008 01:16:12 GMT)
Attorney: Paternity Test Shows James Brown Fathered Boy
An attorney says a DNA test confirms James Brown fathered the son of a woman who claimed to be the singer's wife when he died. Peter Shahid, an attorney for James Brown II, said Friday that the boy was tested in April before a South Carolina judge ordered a paternity test. (Sun, 04 May 2008 02:56:49 GMT)
Corvallis attorney returns to work after suspension
A Corvallis defense attorney is back on the job after a highly unusual legal tactic cost him a 30-day license suspension. (Sun, 04 May 2008 03:32:58 GMT)
Hoge Fenton Attorney Provides Statement on Prosecution Decision in De . Anza Rape Case
Anza Rape Case 03/05/2008 23:34:00 Business Wire Barbara Spector, attorney with Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel, released the following statement today regarding California Attorney General Jerry Brown s announcement regarding the De Anza Rape Case: Following the Attorney General s confirmation of the District Attorney s decision not to file criminal charges in the De Anza Rape Case, there have been ... (Sun, 04 May 2008 04:03:14 GMT)
Attorney objects to Essex judge's comment
Superior Court Judge James Convery may have meant it as a joke when he looked out at an attorney in his Newark courtroom and asked, "When did you become an illegal alien?" (Sun, 04 May 2008 04:39:48 GMT)
Illinois attorney general targets powdered energy drink Blow
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is demanding that the makers of a white powdered energy drink called Blow immediately cease marketing and sales in her state. (Sun, 04 May 2008 05:21:29 GMT)
Dallas County district attorney wants unethical prosecutors punished
The Dallas County district attorney who has built a national reputation on freeing the wrongfully convicted says prosecutors who intentionally withhold evidence should themselves face harsh sanctions – possibly even jail time. (Sun, 04 May 2008 05:36:47 GMT)
Attorney selected in kidnap case
Michael Jerome Doyel, the man charged with kidnapping a woman from a care center and taking her to Missouri with the body of his former girlfriend hidden in the vehicle, has been declared indigent in state court and has received a court-appointed attorney. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:32:12 GMT)
Kohring’s lawyer makes case for leniency
Convicted former lawmaker Vic Kohring's lawyer, John Henry Browne, says eight months in jail would be a fair sentence. (Sun, 04 May 2008 06:43:35 GMT)
Former district attorney Daly dies
William Crawford Daly, a former Fresno County district attorney and deputy public defender, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 78. (Sun, 04 May 2008 07:02:42 GMT)
Clemens' lawyer: 'He's getting pummeled'
NEW YORK -- Roger Clemens' lawyer says he will talk with his client about whether to press ahead with a defamation suit following a wave of unpleasant publicity in the wake of reports linking the pitcher to numerous women. (Sun, 04 May 2008 07:26:47 GMT)
Attorney General Marc Dann's decision to stay could affect Democratic races
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has become an election-year live wire. (Sun, 04 May 2008 08:44:57 GMT)
Stabbed boy keen 'to be lawyer'
A teenager killed in south London was a "good guy" who wanted to be a lawyer, his youth worker says. (Sun, 04 May 2008 09:28:25 GMT)
Stabbed boy 'wanted to be lawyer'
A teenager killed in south London was a "good guy" who wanted to be a lawyer, his youth worker says. (Sun, 04 May 2008 09:45:00 GMT)
Attorney Tomasi challenges Hammer in judge's race
A local attorney has filed to run for 21st District Court judge in November giving a longtime incumbent the first challenge in 18 years. (Sun, 04 May 2008 10:56:40 GMT)
Ohio attorney general wants campaign donor to lead reform
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Embattled Attorney General Marc Dann is relying on a campaign donor to clean up an office marred by a sexual harassment scandal, campaign finance records show. (Sun, 04 May 2008 11:07:32 GMT)
Aziz lawyer wants trial moved to safety of Kurdistan
The trial of Tareq Aziz, former Iraqi deputy premier, should be moved from Baghdad to the relatively safe autonomous northern Iraq Kurdistan region for security reasons, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 04 May 2008 12:09:10 GMT)
Illinois attorney general targets powdered energy drink Blow
SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is demanding that the makers of a white powdered energy drink called Blow immediately cease marketing and sales in her state. (Sun, 04 May 2008 12:51:19 GMT)
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