Attorney News May 2008
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Lawyer contends Mattel owns rights to Bratz dolls
The rights to the popular Bratz doll franchise belong to Mattel Inc., not a rival toymaker that stole the concept that became a global darling among consumers, a lawyer for Mattel said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 May 2008 23:45:10 GMT)
Lawyer: Delta trip to Argentina was a nightmare
A New York City lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines for nearly $1 million, claiming the company's incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. [ Submit your comments below. ] Attorney Richard Roth says not only did he and his family arrive in Buenos Aires, Argentina, almost three days late, he had to spend unplanned thousands ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 00:13:46 GMT)
Prosecutors recommend lawyer get $10M fine, prison sentence
Prosecutors have recommended that a prominent New York lawyer be sentenced to nearly three years in prison and a $10 million fine for leading a conspiracy to cheat some of America's largest corporations. (Wed, 28 May 2008 00:51:28 GMT)
Prosecutors recommend prison, $10M fine for lawyer
Prosecutors are recommending that a prominent New York lawyer be sentenced to nearly three years in prison and a $10 million fine for leading a conspiracy to cheat some of America's largest corporations. (Wed, 28 May 2008 00:58:14 GMT)
Ex-lawyer charged with stealing $1.3M from account
A former corporate lawyer at a major international law firm in Manhattan was arrested Tuesday on charges he stole $1.3 million from a client escrow account, law enforcement officials said. (Wed, 28 May 2008 01:13:23 GMT)
State Attorney General Wins Lawsuit Against Computer Company
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo won a lawsuit Tuesday against one of the largest computer companies in the world. An Albany County Supreme Court judge ruled Dell Computers and its financial services branch misled customers. (Wed, 28 May 2008 01:58:16 GMT)
NYC Lawyer Sues Delta Over Delayed, Stressful Trip
A New York City lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines Inc. for nearly $1 million, claiming the company's incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. (Wed, 28 May 2008 02:43:57 GMT)
Lawyer Sues Delta Air Lines Over Delayed Trip, 'Rude' Treatment
A New York City lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines for nearly $1 million, claiming that incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. Attorney Richard Roth says not only did he and his family arrive in Argentina almost three days late, he had to spend unplanned thousands of dollars on food, hotels and transportation, and buy ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 03:07:35 GMT)
Grasso Pay Case Tests Attorney General's Power
Former New York Stock Exchange Chairman Richard A. Grasso's struggle to retain his $185 million pay package will test the dimensions of the state attorney general's power of parens patriae when the case is heard in the new session of New York state's high court. The solicitor general will argue that the AG's parens patriae powers enable the office to go after Grasso's compensation package as ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 03:08:20 GMT)
State Attorney General Gets Involved In Nowak Case
A published report says the state Attorney General's Office wants to speak with the appelate court hearing the case on whether a conversation former astronaut Lisa Nowak had with an officer in February 2007 following her assault arrest can be used as evidence in court. (Wed, 28 May 2008 03:44:43 GMT)
Buffalo School Board To Hire Attorney For Discipline
After a two and a half hour closed door meeting, the Buffalo Board Of Education voted to hire an attorney to help them proceed with disciplinary action for those involved in the suspension of McKinley Highschool student Jayvonna Kincannon. (Wed, 28 May 2008 03:54:33 GMT)
Local man to help GOP pick attorney general candidate
Ohio Republicans are counting on star power and Democratic scandal to help them retake the Ohio Attorney General's Office, according to former Butler County GOP Chairman Carlos Todd. (Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:59 GMT)
Council votes to hire attorney for battles with city
Seven of nine Pittsburgh City Council members said Tuesday they want to hire an independent attorney to represent them when the lawmakers fight legal battles against Mayor Luke Ravenstahl's administration. (Wed, 28 May 2008 04:15:02 GMT)
Hilliard targets venues offering gambling; Callahan attorney says state law covers it
The Hilliard Town Council has taken a preemptive strike to keep venues that offer games of chance, such as slot machines, out of the town, while Callahan's town attorney says state law already gives Callahan the ability to block such businesses. (Wed, 28 May 2008 04:26:26 GMT)
Council agrees to hire its own lawyer
Seven Pittsburgh Council members have agreed to hire a lawyer to represent the city's legislative branch. ... (Wed, 28 May 2008 04:27:37 GMT)
Attorney's meth case ends in six-year prison sentence
Teresa Perry was sentenced to six years in prison on Tuesday in a case where the attorney faced methamphetamine charges. (Wed, 28 May 2008 05:14:52 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: Prosecution Of Child Porn Cases Up 40 Percent
U.S. Attorney Karen P. Hewitt announces dispositions in three separate cases in San Diego federal court involving charges of possession of child pornography. (Wed, 28 May 2008 05:32:11 GMT)
Grasso Pay Case Tests Attorney General's Power
Former New York Stock Exchange Chairman Richard A. Grasso's struggle to retain his $185 million pay package will test the dimensions of the state attorney general's power of parens patriae when the case is heard in the new session of New York state's high court. (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:02:05 GMT)
Ocean City solicitor: Minutes remain subject to attorney-client privilege
OCEAN CITY - The city solicitor says elected officials do not have to release closed-door minutes that would violate attorney-client privilege - even after the legal issue is resolved. (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:25:22 GMT)
Lawyer argues Bratz idea belongs to Mattel / Toy company says it employed designer who created concept
The rights to the popular Bratz doll franchise belong to Mattel Inc., not a rival toymaker that stole the concept that became a global darling among consumers, a lawyer for Mattel said Tuesday. Attorney John Quinn made the claim during his opening statement... (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:26:30 GMT)
GOOOOOOAL FOR LAWYER
Ciao, Roma! High-powered New York criminal defense lawyer Joseph Tacopina is on the verge of buying AS Roma - Rome's storied pro soccer team, The Post has learned. Tacopina, who's being backed by international financier George Soros, is... (Wed, 28 May 2008 07:34:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Mother's Delta Trip A 'Horror'
A lawyer is suing Delta Airlines after he says the Atlanta-based airline turned his mother's Christmas trip into a "horror." (Wed, 28 May 2008 10:32:02 GMT)
Lawyer files as independent for Ohio attorney general
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A trial attorney filed yesterday as an independent candidate for Ohio attorney general. According to his law office Web site, Robert Owens of Delaware is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and Capital Law School. (Wed, 28 May 2008 11:05:58 GMT)
AEC submits CTX files to attorney general
The Assets Examination Committee (AEC) Wednesday submitted 10 boxes of investigation files of the CTX bomb-scanner case to seek the Attorney General's decision to indict 25 suspects allegedly involved in the corruption scandal that are estimated to have cost the state over Bt6.93 billion in damages. (Wed, 28 May 2008 11:12:55 GMT)
NYC Lawyer Sues Delta Over Delayed, Stressful Trip
A New York City lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines Inc. for nearly $1 million, claiming the company's incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. LISTEN NOW TO 1010 WINS (Wed, 28 May 2008 11:26:58 GMT)
Center City lawyer to head Pa. Bar Association
Philadelphia lawyer Clifford E. Haines will become president-elect of the Pennsylvania Bar Association at the conclusion of the group's annual meeting June 6 in Hershey, according to the bar. The move paves the way for Haines to become president of the association next year. (Wed, 28 May 2008 11:47:56 GMT)
Remains found may be attorney missing since 2005
Michigan State Police in Cheboygan said Tuesday they're trying to determine whether partial remains of a body found on the Lake Huron shoreline Monday are that of a Grosse Pointe Farms attorney who has been missing since 2005. (Wed, 28 May 2008 11:48:33 GMT)
Attorney candidates debate role in working with police
The first "constituent" state attorney candidates saw when they showed up for a forum Tuesday at the Jacksonville Zoo was Petey, a 2-year-old, cross-eyed opossum. (Wed, 28 May 2008 12:02:38 GMT)
'Devoted’ local attorney was ‘his children’s hero’
Friends and colleagues Tuesday remembered Robert N. "Bobby" Klein as a brilliant real estate attorney, a devoted father and husband, and a man with quite a sense of humor (Wed, 28 May 2008 12:09:44 GMT)
Governor to make attorney general annoucement at 10 a.m. (Live video)
Gov. Ted Strickland is scheduled to make an announcement regarding the Ohio Attorney General's Office at 10 a.m. in the Governor's Office. (Wed, 28 May 2008 13:15:35 GMT)
Ohio State law dean appointed acting attorney general
Nancy Hardin Rogers, dean of Ohio State University's Moritz College of Law, has been picked by Gov. Ted Strickland to serve as the state's acting attorney general. (Wed, 28 May 2008 14:45:38 GMT)
New Ohio Attorney General Named
In a morning press conference on Wednesday, Governor Ted Strickland named the dean of the Ohio State University law school to serve temporarily as attorney general. (Wed, 28 May 2008 15:51:48 GMT)
New Ohio Attorney General Named
Governor Ted Strickland names Nancy Rodgers as the new Ohio Attorney General to replace Marc Dann. (Wed, 28 May 2008 16:00:21 GMT)
Malawi court approves Madonna adoption: lawyer
A Malawian court ruled on Wednesday that Madonna may formally adopt the baby boy she took home from an orphanage in the impoverished southern African nation, a lawyer for the U.S. pop star said. (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:06:14 GMT)
Maricopa County Attorney wants investigation stopped
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to block an ethics investigation of him and his office. (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:24:09 GMT)
Defense attorney criticizes Geneva cop in rape trial
While jurors were held in another room, defense attorney John Parrinello on Tuesday criticized a Geneva police detective's investigation into allegations that Preston Wido had raped... (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:31:19 GMT)
Lawyer sues Delta for ruining family vacation
A New York lawyer is suing Delta Air Lines for $1 million, saying his family vacation turned into a nightmare after they were stranded in an airport for days and treated disdainfully by airline employees. (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:37:03 GMT)
Belarus holds U.S. lawyer over drugs
A U.S. lawyer who is an expert on organized crime in the former Soviet Union faces drug-smuggling charges more than two months after his arrest by Belarusian security agents, an official said Wednesday. (Wed, 28 May 2008 17:50:21 GMT)
Victoria police chief, ex-city attorney indicted
VICTORIA, Texas -- Victoria's police chief and former city attorney have been indicted on charges alleging they tampered with an investigation by leaking information about it with a... (Wed, 28 May 2008 18:03:52 GMT)
Attorney: lawsuit against Kline should be dismissed
The Kansas Supreme Court should dismiss a lawsuit Planned Parenthood filed last year against Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline, Kline’s attorney argues in a brief filed today with the court. (Wed, 28 May 2008 18:04:38 GMT)
Drabinsky's lawyer disputes testimony be former Livent executive
Defence lawyer Edward Greenspan accused Livent's former senior finance vice-president of lying when he insisted that he never manipulated the company's financial results without instructions from company founder Garth Drabinsky. (Wed, 28 May 2008 19:05:38 GMT)
Lawyer for Nevada's first lady files legal document claiming affair reason for divorce
First lady Dawn Gibbon’s lawyer Cal Dunlap, in legal documents filed today, alleges that the real reason Gov. Jim Gibbons is seeking a divorce is because he is having an affair with another woman. The purpose of the filing was to ask that the divorce case be unsealed. (Wed, 28 May 2008 19:19:21 GMT)
Malawi court approves Madonna adoption: lawyer
A Malawian court ruled on Wednesday that Madonna could adopt a baby boy she met in an orphanage in the impoverished southern African nation, a lawyer for the U.S. pop star said. (Wed, 28 May 2008 19:28:39 GMT)
Muliaga lawyer blasts antics
The lawyer representing the widower of Folole Muliaga has hit out at her courtroom opponents, accusing them of being disrespectful and reducing Mrs Muliaga's husband to tears. (Wed, 28 May 2008 20:10:44 GMT)
Forman's lawyer slams police investigation
Police investigating the death of Hawke's Bay farmer Jack Nicholas "simply picked the wrong man," the lawyer for Murray Foreman, who was acquitted of the murder last night, says. (Wed, 28 May 2008 20:14:39 GMT)
Lawyer: 'CSI' co-star Gary Dourdan won't go to jail for drug-possession charges of last month
LOS ANGELES - Gary Dourdan won't do time. The "CSI" co-star pleaded guilty to two of three counts of felony drug possession Wednesday but will not face prison following his drug arrest outside of Palm Springs last month, according to his lawyer. (Wed, 28 May 2008 20:37:19 GMT)
Reputed mobster's lawyer: Judge can't preside--he was on hit list
A lawyer for the reputed mob boss known as Vinny Gorgeous has asked an appeals court to force a trial judge to step aside from the mobster's case. (Wed, 28 May 2008 20:52:13 GMT)
Family: Wear Tennessee orange at funeral for Port St. Lucie attorney
The family of prominent attorney Robert "Bobby" Klein, who drowned on Memorial Day, has asked friends to wear something orange to Klein's funeral tomorrow in honor of Klein's beloved alma mater, the University of Tennessee. (Wed, 28 May 2008 21:21:55 GMT)
Former Rockwall District Attorney could face perjury charges 4:37 PM CT
Former Rockwall District Attorney Ray Sumrow’s second theft trial will start Monday in Dallas, but that may not be the last criminal case he faces. (Wed, 28 May 2008 21:54:10 GMT)
Lawyer slams murder inquiry after acquittal
Police investigating the death of Hawke's Bay farmer Jack Nicholas "simply picked the wrong man," the lawyer for Murray Foreman, who was acquitted of the murder last night, says. (Wed, 28 May 2008 22:36:21 GMT)
Democrats, attorney general call off lawsuit; both sides declare victory
The lawsuit focused on Attorney General Greg Abbott's prosecution of mail-in ballot violations. (Thu, 29 May 2008 00:26:52 GMT)
Cordray for Attorney General?
Cordray for Attorney General? Some political insiders predict current Ohio Treasurer Rich Cordray, who was in the Valley earlier this month, will be the party's choice. (Thu, 29 May 2008 01:51:48 GMT)
Lawyer hits out at Nicholas inquiry
The lawyer for Murray Foreman, who was found not guilty of the murder of farmer Jack Nicholas, says police conducted a "shoddy" investigation. The jury of eight woman and four men returned their verdict just after 7pm and Foreman's supporters erupted in cheers and laughter when it was delivered. (Thu, 29 May 2008 02:29:12 GMT)
Attorney Charged With Groping Female Lawyers
A lawyer who has represented several police unions was arrested Friday on charges of groping two female lawyers. According to the complaint by the Manhattan district attorney's office, Richard A. Dienst is facing counts of forcible touching, third-degree sexual abuse and second-degree harassment. The top count of forcible touching is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison. (Thu, 29 May 2008 02:52:33 GMT)
Holland & Hart Merges With Hale Lane to Form 415-Attorney Firm
Denver-based Holland & Hart has merged with Hale Lane Peek Dennison and Howard to form a 415-attorney law firm, with 63 attorneys in Nevada. Hale Lane has a general business practice, while Holland & Hart focuses on litigation, corporate law and natural resources. (Thu, 29 May 2008 02:53:05 GMT)
Patel's lawyer seeks bail after 'bungle'
THE lawyer for doctor Jayant Patel, locked up in a high security US prison for more than two months, is seeking bail for his client before next month's extradition hearing in Portland, Oregon, because of an alleged bungle by Queensland police. (Thu, 29 May 2008 03:02:00 GMT)
State's attorney won't discuss probe
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport State's Attorney Jonathan Benedict said Wednesday the May 18 police raid in Easton, which claimed the life of a 33-year-old Norwalk man, remains under investigation by (Thu, 29 May 2008 03:07:00 GMT)
Victoria police chief, ex-city attorney indicted
Victoria's police chief and former city attorney have been indicted on charges alleging they tampered with an investigation by leaking information about it with a local reporter. (Thu, 29 May 2008 03:31:07 GMT)
Ohio: Interim Attorney General
Gov. Ted Strickland has named the dean of the Ohio State University law school to serve temporarily as the state?s attorney general. The dean, Nancy Rogers, will replace Marc Dann, a Democrat, who resigned after complaints of sexual harassment and unprofessionalism, and an affair with a subordinate. Dean Rogers will lead the office for about six months but does not plan to run in the November ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 03:43:20 GMT)
LAWYER APPOINTED POLITICAL SECRETARY TO PERLIS MB
KANGAR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Ameir Hassan was today sworn in as the Political Secretary to Perlis Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Md Isa Sabu. (Thu, 29 May 2008 03:55:03 GMT)
Union busting thrives in office of labor-backed attorney general
Mike Hatch didn't leave the attorney general's office until May Day 2007, the last time cannons were fired at the Capitol. (Thu, 29 May 2008 04:17:51 GMT)
Family of missing lawyer notified after body found
Michigan State Police said Wednesday they have contacted the family of Charles Rutherford Jr., a Grosse Pointe lawyer missing since an August 2005 boating trip with his girlfriend, but acknowledged a body found on Lake Huron may be a plane crash victim or one of many missing Mackinac Bridge suicide jumpers. (Thu, 29 May 2008 05:20:28 GMT)
Watchdogs question lawyer's assistance to Medina's wife
A prominent Houston lawyer whose firm is involved in a major asbestos liability case before the Texas Supreme Court helped Justice David Medina's wife obtain bail after she was indicted earlier this month on arson and related charges. (Thu, 29 May 2008 05:58:17 GMT)
Texas Democrats, attorney general settle federal voter-fraud lawsuit
AUSTIN – The Texas Democratic Party has settled a federal lawsuit against the state, with Attorney General Greg Abbott agreeing not to target people who collect legitimate mail-in ballots as part of his voter-fraud campaign. (Thu, 29 May 2008 08:10:11 GMT)
Drew's lawyer: Travolta pic proves gun was legal
Drew Peterson's lawyer says a photo showing actor John Travolta signing his autograph should clear Peterson of gun charges. Peterson's publicist, Glenn Selig, released the photograph of Peterson in his SWAT regalia, including a semi-automatic assault rifle he was arrested for owning last week. (Thu, 29 May 2008 09:08:15 GMT)
Dean at Ohio State appointed to replace Dann as attorney general
Saying he wants to right the ship at the attorney general's office now and worry about politics later, Gov. Ted Strickland yesterday named the dean of Ohio State University's law school as a temporary replacement in the job. (Thu, 29 May 2008 09:16:58 GMT)
U.S. attorney general praises Miami federal prosecutors
On a brief visit to South Florida Wednesday, U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey praised federal prosecutors and law enforcement agents in Miami for leading the fight against health-care fraud. (Thu, 29 May 2008 09:50:48 GMT)
Ex-town attorney disciplined for lying
A former Stallings town attorney has been disciplined for lying to police after she took $180 left by an elderly woman at a supermarket check-out line, an N.C. Bar official said. The attorney, Rhonda Hipkins, was videotaped in March 2006 picking up the money and placing it in her purse after the 80-year-old woman in front of her left a bank envelope at a Harris Teeter in Matthews, ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:34:14 GMT)
Ex-town attorney disciplined for lying
A former Stallings town attorney has been disciplined for lying to police after she took $180 left by an elderly woman at a supermarket check-out line, an N.C. Bar official said. The attorney, Rhonda Hipkins, was videotaped in March 2006 picking up the money and placing it in her purse after the 80-year-old woman in front of her left a bank envelope at a Harris Teeter in Matthews, ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 10:36:05 GMT)
Lawyer sues Delta over delayed trip to Argentina
A lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines for nearly $1 million, claiming the company's incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. (Thu, 29 May 2008 11:28:03 GMT)
Lawyer sues Delta over delayed trip to Argentina
A lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines Inc. for nearly $1 million, claiming the company's incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. Richard Roth said he and his family arrived in Argentina almost three days late, forcing him to spend thousands of dollars on food, hotels and transportation, plus buy tickets for another ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 11:33:47 GMT)
Attorney general: 20% of Medicare fraud cases in South Fla.
MIAMI -- U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey says that a federal "strike force" concentrating on Medicare fraud in South Florida accounts for 20 percent of the criminal cases brought nationwide over the past year. (Thu, 29 May 2008 11:47:21 GMT)
Supermodel Campbell charged over 'air rage': lawyer
British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly assaulting a police officer at London's Heathrow airport, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 29 May 2008 11:52:44 GMT)
Police chief, ex-city attorney indicted
Victoria's police chief and former city attorney have been indicted on charges alleging they tampered with an investigation (Thu, 29 May 2008 12:08:41 GMT)
Lawyer sues Delta for nearly $1 million over bungled Argentina trip
A New York lawyer is suing Delta for nearly $1 million after a holiday trip to Argentina unraveled. Richard Roth claims Delta's "incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror," The... (Thu, 29 May 2008 12:15:00 GMT)
Fla. Attorney General Wants Ruling Overturned In Nowak Case
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida's Attorney General is getting involved in the trial of former astronaut Lisa Nowak. Nowak is charged with attempted kidnapping and battery in an alleged attack against a romantic rival at the Orlando International Airport last year. (Thu, 29 May 2008 12:21:13 GMT)
City Attorney Seeks To Sue SDG&E For Wildfire Damages
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre plans to ask the City Council in a few weeks to sue San Diego Gas & Electric Co. for as much as $20 million for damages caused to city property in last fall's wildfires, it was reported Thursday. (Thu, 29 May 2008 12:38:26 GMT)
Texas Democrats, attorney general settle federal voter-fraud lawsuit
AUSTIN – The Texas Democratic Party has settled a federal lawsuit against the state, with Attorney General Greg Abbott agreeing not to target people who collect legitimate mail-in ballots as part of his voter-fraud campaign. (Thu, 29 May 2008 13:08:54 GMT)
Attorney General's office fires back at Shumate's attorney
Posted: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. The Attorney General's office is firing back on the motion filed by Potter County Sheriff Mike Shumate's attorney last week. (Thu, 29 May 2008 14:50:07 GMT)
Lawyer sues Delta over delayed trip to Argentina
A lawyer has sued Delta Air Lines Inc. for nearly $1 million, claiming the company's incompetent and rude employees made his 80-year-old mother's birthday trip to South America a stressful, costly horror. (Thu, 29 May 2008 15:04:50 GMT)
Lawyer sues Delta for ruining family vacation
A New York lawyer is suing Delta Air Lines for $1 million, saying his family vacation turned into a nightmare after they were stranded in an airport for days and treated disdainfully by airline employees. (Thu, 29 May 2008 15:23:49 GMT)
Ohio Governor Names Law Professor as Temporary Attorney General
Democratic Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland on May 28 (Wednesday) tapped the dean of the Ohio State University law school to serve temporarily as attorney general after a sexual harassment scandal forced out (Thu, 29 May 2008 15:52:35 GMT)
Supermodel Campbell charged over 'air rage': lawyer
Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been charged with a string of offences after allegedly assaulting a police officer at London's Heathrow airport, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 29 May 2008 16:01:44 GMT)
Attorney With Case Before High Court Helped Judge’s Wife With Bail
A Texas attorney with a case before the Texas Supreme Court helped the wife of a state Supreme Court justice arrange bail after she was indicted earlier this month on charges stemming from a fire at the couple’s home. (Thu, 29 May 2008 18:03:42 GMT)
Ex-SEAL trainee seeks 'salvation' in confession, lawyer says
VIRGINIA BEACH Concluding two days of new testimony 13 years after a notorious Oceanfront murder, ex-Navy SEAL trainee Dustin Turnerandrsquo;s lawyer argued today that a confession by Turnerandrsquo;s co-defendant is believable because he has no reason to lie. Billy Joe Brown, Turnerand ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 18:15:27 GMT)
Lawyer for 1211 Avenue of the Americas Bedbug Plaintiff: 'It Comes From Foreigners'
The lawyer for a bedbug-bitten Fox News employee suing the landlord and maintenance company of 1211 Avenue of the Americas today blamed his client's condition on foreign visitors to New York. “My position is that it comes from foreigners,” Mr. Schnurman told The Observer . “Because it became so inexpensive for foreigners to travel here, I believe they brought it into our hotel system.” ... (Thu, 29 May 2008 19:18:32 GMT)
Attorney seeks dismissal of child abuse charge
The attorney representing a Midland man charged with first-degree child abuse is asking that the case against his client be dismissed. (Thu, 29 May 2008 19:18:44 GMT)
Lawyer and ex-politician disfigured in acid attack, police in Guyana say
GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Authorities say a Guyanese lawyer and former politician is in the hospital with disfiguring burns after an unknown attacker doused her face with acid. (Thu, 29 May 2008 19:36:15 GMT)
Attorney General Fight Brewing Among Republicans
Party loyalties are divided before Republican state convention delegates select a candidate for attorney general to replace the outgoing Steve Carter. (Thu, 29 May 2008 20:26:52 GMT)
Dalton attorney is new Transportation Board member
Dalton, Ga., attorney Stephen Farrow, a former Democratic state senator who also was chairman of the state ethics commission has been elected to the state Department of Transportation board. (Thu, 29 May 2008 22:11:34 GMT)
Attorney set to run against Lawson Lamar
Attorney Mercedes Leon said Thursday she is running to be the next state attorney for Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit, which includes Orange and Osceola counties. (Thu, 29 May 2008 23:07:44 GMT)
Meat company deal concerns attorney general
Attorney General Drew Edmondson is concerned the proposed acquisition of National Beef Packing Compa (Fri, 30 May 2008 00:04:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Spears 'Not Yet Fit' to Take Part in Court Case
Britney Spears is not yet fit to participate in court proceedings in her conservatorship case, her lawyer has told a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner. (Fri, 30 May 2008 00:18:54 GMT)
Everett attorney pleads guilty to fraud
An Everett attorney who admitted conning clients out of between $400,000 and $1 million pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Thursday to wire fraud. (Fri, 30 May 2008 00:52:03 GMT)
Plaintiffs Lawyer Lanier to Appeal Vioxx Reversal
W. Mark Lanier, the Houston plaintiffs lawyer who won a $234.4 million jury verdict in the nation's first Vioxx trial, isn't mincing words; he calls Thursday's Texas appeals court opinion reversing a $26.1 million judgment in that suit "judicial activism for corporate America." Lanier says he will appeal the Texas ruling, which he contrasted with a New Jersey court's ruling in a Vioxx case, also ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 02:08:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Spears 'not yet fit' to take part in case
Britney Spears is not yet fit to participate in court proceedings in her conservatorship case, her lawyer told a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Thursday. Samuel Ingham, Spears' court-appointed attorney, and attorneys for the pop star's father and conservator, James Spears, spent 90 minutes in Commissioner Reva Goetz' chambers. (Fri, 30 May 2008 02:40:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Spears 'not yet fit' to take part in case
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is not yet fit to participate in court proceedings in her conservatorship case, her lawyer told a Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner Thursday. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:22:50 GMT)
Lawyer says man shouldn't be labelled dangerous offender
John David Lashbrook’s most recent sex crimes are not serious enough to justify the label of dangerous offender and the indefinite prison term that comes with it, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:28:10 GMT)
Attorney General Jerry Brown urges court to finalize gay marriage ruling
California Attorney General Jerry Brown Thursday urged the California Supreme Court to finalize its ruling legalizing gay marriage, opposing efforts by foes of same-sex marriage to freeze the decision until after a possible vote in November. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:31:18 GMT)
Victoria police chief, ex-city attorney indicted
Victoria's police chief and former city attorney have been indicted on charges alleging they tampered with an investigation by leaking information about it to a local reporter. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:39:23 GMT)
Dalton attorney Farrow elected to Ga. DOT board
Dalton attorney Steve Farrow, elected on Thursday to the state Department of Transportation board for the 9th Congressional District, said if changes need to be made at the troubled agency, “I’m certainly open to that.” (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:46:09 GMT)
Molina's attorney: ‘I think he’s innocent’
Wesley Molina-Cirino’s defense attorney, Rebecca Wittman, Thursday thanked Oneida County Court Judge Barry Donalty for the “privilege” of representing the man convicted of killing Utica police Officer Thomas Lindsey. (Fri, 30 May 2008 03:56:27 GMT)
Five minutes with: Lawyer stays connected to Korean roots
Jay Kim is the opposite of the powerful corporate lawyer with the big office and sweeping view of the Arch and the Mississippi River. He shares space in a small firm housed in an aging office building at 1015 Locust Street. (Fri, 30 May 2008 04:08:18 GMT)
Assistant county attorney to take over Houston County office
Sue Bublitz will take over the Houston County Attorney’s office today. (Fri, 30 May 2008 04:29:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Police left live grenade in home
EASTON — The owner of a Dogwood Drive home where a Norwalk man was fatally shot during a May 18 police raid found a live percussion grenade while cleaning the house with his mother, his lawyer (Fri, 30 May 2008 04:36:00 GMT)
Plaintiffs Lawyer Lanier to Appeal Vioxx Reversal
W. Mark Lanier, the Houston plaintiffs lawyer who won a $234.4 million jury verdict in the nation's first Vioxx trial, isn't mincing words; he calls Thursday's Texas appeals court opinion reversing a $26.1 million judgment in that suit "judicial activism for corporate America." (Fri, 30 May 2008 07:02:20 GMT)
Thomas once scoffed at attorney-client rule
When Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas went to court Tuesday to curtail the Arizona State Bar's investigation of alleged ethical violations by people in his office, he argued, among other things, that the Bar was infringing on attorney-client privilege. (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:09:09 GMT)
Court benches local lawyer for 2 years
A Columbus lawyer's license has been suspended by the Ohio Supreme Court for two years. (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:17:15 GMT)
Q: Does the attorney at a closing work for me?
A: The closing attorney is generally present to represent the interest of the finance company, according to the Kentucky Real Estate Commission. (Fri, 30 May 2008 08:36:27 GMT)
Rezko hires attorney in attempt to stifle warrant
Fri, May 30, 2008 (2 a.m.) Tony Rezko, an indicted Chicago political insider tied to Democratic presidential front-runner Barack Obama, has hired a high-profile Las Vegas attorney to try to quickly quash a warrant for his arrest in Clark County. (Fri, 30 May 2008 09:04:26 GMT)
Ohio’s attorney general to be on UT panel today
The newly appointed interim Ohio attorney general will be a panelist today in a conflict resolution symposium at the University of Toledo. (Fri, 30 May 2008 09:31:57 GMT)
Bloomington attorney accused of investment scams
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - A Bloomington attorney has been charged with stealing a client's money meant as an investment in a golf course development. Forty-5-year-old Phillip Chamberlain faces five felony counts. (Fri, 30 May 2008 09:59:22 GMT)
Former EADS chief charged for insider trading: lawyer
Former EADS chief Noel Forgeard was charged with insider trading for selling company shares just months before the European aviation group revealed delays with its A380 superjumbo, his lawyer said. (Fri, 30 May 2008 09:59:34 GMT)
Bloomington attorney accused of investment scams
A Bloomington attorney has been charged with stealing a client's money meant as an investment in a golf course development. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:33:01 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Investment Scams
A Bloomington attorney who officials say guided a client to invest thousands of dollars in a golf course development and other projects has been accused of stealing part of the money. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:56:51 GMT)
Cuomo brings attorney general’s office to the Hudson Valley
MIDDLETOWN – State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo brought his traveling “community partnership initiative” to the Hudson Valley Thursday night with a forum in Middletown. (Fri, 30 May 2008 10:59:46 GMT)
US Attorney General Gives Homicide Cold Case Unit Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- US Attorney General Michael Mukasey will present members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Homicide Cold Case Unit review board with the Citizen Volunteer Service Award on May 30, 2008 at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The annual award recognizes citizens who volunteer to assist law enforcement or Department of Justice initiatives. (Fri, 30 May 2008 11:07:15 GMT)
Bloomington Attorney Accused of Investment Scams
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) - A Bloomington attorney has been charged with stealing a client's money meant as an investment in a golf course development. Forty-five-year-old Phillip Chamberlain faces five felony counts. (Fri, 30 May 2008 11:46:17 GMT)
Lawyer asks for speedy trial in Cottonwood bus crash
MARSHALL, Minn. - The lawyer for the woman charged in the fatal bus crash in southwestern Minnesota has filed a motion demanding a speedy trial for his client. (Fri, 30 May 2008 14:32:22 GMT)
Brown won't fight court ruling on same-sex marriage / Attorney general opposes legal maneuver by conservative groups ...
Conservative groups that want the state Supreme Court to delay same-sex marriages in California until voters decide whether to reinstate a ban on those marriages in November ran into opposition Thursday from Attorney General Jerry Brown, whose office defended... (Fri, 30 May 2008 14:51:25 GMT)
Mancini turns to lawyer after Inter sacking
Former coach Roberto Mancini said on Friday he had asked his lawyer to protect his interests and defend his reputation over the reasons given by Inter Milan for sacking him. (Fri, 30 May 2008 15:28:13 GMT)
Virginia attorney general to seek full hearing on abortion ruling
RICHMOND The attorney general said Friday he will seek a full hearing before a federal appeals court on a Virginia law banning a form of late-term abortion ruled unconstitutional by a three-judge panel. A panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 last week that the Virginia ab ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 15:30:37 GMT)
Better Business Bureau, attorney general to provide free document shredding
In an attempt to help combat identity theft, the Better Business Bureau of Louisville, Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky, in conjunction with the Kentucky attorney general's office will hold a document shredding day Saturday at the University of Louisville's Shelby Campus, 8911 Shelbyville Rd. (Fri, 30 May 2008 16:43:32 GMT)
Parole board to decide if killer's attorney was racist
Attorneys for condemned killer Curtis Osborne repeated their argument Friday that his defense attorney at trial was a racist and did an inadequate job at his trial in Spalding County. For three hours, advocates met in private with the five members of the state Board of Pardons and Paroles, which just last week commuted the death sentence of another man just hours before he was to die. Former ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 16:53:54 GMT)
Fayetteville city attorney turns down Triad job
Fayetteville City Attorney Karen McDonald on Friday withdrew her name from consideration as a finalist for Greensboro’s top legal job. (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:32:35 GMT)
Lawyer asks for speedy trial in Cottonwood, Minn., bus crash that killed four
MARSHALL, Minn. (AP) - The lawyer for the woman charged in the fatal bus crash in southwestern Minnesota has filed a motion demanding a speedy trial for his client. Advertisement: GREEN MILL RESTAURANT Receive $5 off any order greater than $20! TEXT this to your phone and bring it in to GREEN MILL to receive $5 off any order greater than $20! (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:50:23 GMT)
City still holding out, lawyer for Rice family says
A lawyer for the family of Emily Rice, the 24-year-old who bled to death in 2006 in the Denver Jail, has accused Denver city officials of lying when they claimed they are trying to settle with her family. (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:53:20 GMT)
Victoria police chief, ex-city attorney indicted
Victoria's police chief and former city attorney have been indicted on charges alleging they tampered with an investigation by leaking information about it to a local reporter. (Fri, 30 May 2008 17:54:23 GMT)
Bloomington attorney arrested in fraud case
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- A Bloomington attorney who officials say guided a client to invest thousands of dollars in a golf course development and other projects has been accused of stealing part of the money. (Fri, 30 May 2008 19:28:03 GMT)
Lead Defendant In Los Gatos Homicide Case May Need New Lawyer
The lead defendant in the slaying of former Los Gatos nightclub owner Mark Achilli may have to get a new lawyer because of a possible conflict involving one of the lawyer's law clerks. (Fri, 30 May 2008 19:40:14 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Statement
U.S. Attorney Alice Martin Responds to Latifi Ruling. (Fri, 30 May 2008 19:48:03 GMT)
High-Profile Attorney To Represent Girl Beaten In Videotaped Attack
Famed attorney Gloria Allred represented the family of Nicole Brown Simpson, Amber Fry and Paula Jones. She's now added a Polk County girl beaten on tape to her list of high profile clients. INJURY IMAGES: Photos Show Black Eyes, Bruises On Girl After Beating FIRST BEATING VIDEO: Images From Video | Watch Video SECOND BEATING VIDEO: Images From Video | Watch Video MUG SHOTS: See Photos Of All 8 ... (Fri, 30 May 2008 20:06:12 GMT)
Seat all delegates, Clinton lawyer urges
A day before the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee is set to determine how to seat the delegations of Florida and Michigan, the Clinton campaign's chief lawyer said the committee is compelled to seat both delegations fully and not award Sen. Barack Obama any delegates from Michigan. (Fri, 30 May 2008 20:09:52 GMT)
CNN - Seat All Delegates, Clinton Lawyer Urges
With Three Contests Left In The Primary Season, Sen. Hillary Clinton Is Making A Big Push For Votes. But Her Presidential Hopes May Now Hinge On Saturday's Meeting Of A Democratic Party Panel. Her Chief Lawyer Says The Committee Is Compelled To Seat Both The Michigan And Florida Delegations Fully And Not Award Sen. Barack Obama Any Michigan Delegates. (Fri, 30 May 2008 22:11:36 GMT)
Attorney general competition could split GOP at convention
Two thousand Indiana Republicans will gather at the Convention Center on Monday for a state convention that could split the party. It's all over the battle for the nomination for attorney general. (Fri, 30 May 2008 22:18:10 GMT)
County Sheriff, District Attorney Endorse Mayor
With the election drawing near, Sheriff Bill Kolender and District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis Friday endorsed San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders' bid for another term. (Fri, 30 May 2008 23:22:50 GMT)
Seat all delegates, Clinton lawyer urges
A day before the Democratic National Committee's Rules and Bylaws Committee is set to determine how to seat the delegations of Florida and Michigan, the Clinton campaign's chief lawyer said the committee is compelled to seat both delegations fully and not award Sen. Barack Obama any delegates from Michigan. (Fri, 30 May 2008 23:36:12 GMT)
Bozeman attorney elected Board of Regents chairman
Associated Press - May 30, 2008 8:04 PM ET HAVRE, Mont. (AP) - The state Board of Regents has elected Bozeman attorney Steven M. Barrett as its new chairman. (Sat, 31 May 2008 00:05:13 GMT)
Singapore attorney warns of rights "fanatics": paper
Singapore's attorney general warned that the concept of human rights must not be allowed to become a religion for fanatics to achieve political goals such as gay marriage, the Straits Times reported on Saturday. (Sat, 31 May 2008 02:23:31 GMT)
Massive terror plot little more than a fantasy, defence lawyer suggests
BRAMPTON, Ont. - A long-awaited test of Canada's anti-terror legislation began Friday with a defence lawyer suggesting that an alleged homegrown terrorist plot was nothing more than fantasy. (Sat, 31 May 2008 03:29:11 GMT)
FLDS Spokesperson and Utah Attorney General Blast Each Other On Live Television
KUTV airwaves turned into a verbal boxing ring, Thursday night, when FLDS Spokesperson Willie Jessop and Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff exchanged heated words. (Sat, 31 May 2008 03:30:36 GMT)
Awaiting second trial in law partner's death, ex-lawyer is now out of home detention restriction
A Jackson County judge lifted home detention Thursday for a former lawyer accused of killing his Kansas City law partner eight years ago. (Sat, 31 May 2008 03:37:39 GMT)
Port Richey To Question 3 Attorney Finalists
The city council plans to interview three candidates for city attorney. (Sat, 31 May 2008 04:08:17 GMT)
Legislature looking for own lawyer
The Legislature is looking for a lawyer it can call its own. Members of the Legislative Coordinating Council voted Thursday to take bids from people interested in providing legal services to the Legislature. Applications will be accepted through September and a decision made in November. (Sat, 31 May 2008 05:23:38 GMT)
Tyler Attorney Steven Sims Assessed Probation
Tyler attorney Steven Sims has pleaded guilty to a second-degree felony charge of misappropriating about $60,000 from a client, whose affairs he handled, in the Smith County Criminal District Attorney’s office reports. (Sat, 31 May 2008 06:43:42 GMT)
Attorney elected regents chairman
HAVRE - The state Board of Regents has elected Bozeman attorney Steven M. Barrett as its new chairman. (Sat, 31 May 2008 06:49:22 GMT)
Entwistle lawyer denied change of venue
WOBURN - A lawyer for Neil Entwistle argued yesterday that the relentless media coverage of the killing of his wife and infant daughter has left only one place in Massachusetts where his client can get a fair trial. (Sat, 31 May 2008 06:50:35 GMT)
Rialto hires new city attorney
The Rialto City Council, which dismissed its longtime city attorney in January, this week hired the veteran legal counsel for the city of Chino. After interviewing four other applicants, the council chose Jimmy Gutierrez, Councilman Ed Scott said Friday. (Sat, 31 May 2008 07:08:37 GMT)
Rich Rodriguez's lawyer says WVU needs an open mind
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A lawyer for Rich Rodriguez hopes West Virginia University will go into court-ordered mediation of a $4 million lawsuit with an open mind. (Sat, 31 May 2008 07:24:19 GMT)
Columbiana lawyer leads fundraising for Shelby commission races
A lawyer making his first run for public office leads the fundraising among candidates for four contested Shelby County Commission seats in Tuesday's Republican primary. (Sat, 31 May 2008 08:20:36 GMT)
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