Attorney News Jun 2008
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Dead British girl's probe falling apart, says lawyer
The mother of a British teenager murdered in the Indian state of Goa fears the case against her daughter's killer is falling apart after a forensic test failed to find evidence of rape, her lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:46:54 GMT)
Danville attorney named to state environmental law post
Deedra Benthall, a former special prosecutor in the Kentucky attorney general's office and adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky College of Law, has been named executive director of the Kentucky Office of Inspector General in the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:58:32 GMT)
Ohio auditor launching probe of Attorney General's Office
The Ohio Auditor's Office said Wednesday it plans to launch an investigation into the state Attorney General's Office in the wake of a scandal that cost the state's top lawyer his job. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:45:46 GMT)
McGreevey lawyer slams earnings' report
ELIZABETH — A divorce lawyer for Jim McGreevey says an expert for McGreevey's wife used "imaginary numbers" to come up with the gay ex-New Jersey governor's earning potential. Meanwhile, a lawyer for Dina Matos' (MAY-tohs) calls McGreevey's poverty claim a "contrived farce," saying McGreevey chooses not to earn more income to avoid paying alimony. Lawyers for New Jersey's former first couple are ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:03:54 GMT)
McGreevey lawyer slams earnings' report
ELIZABETH, N.J. - A divorce lawyer for Jim McGreevey says an expert for McGreevey's wife used "imaginary numbers" to come up with the gay ex-New Jersey governor's earning potential. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:10:08 GMT)
Lawyer says McGreevey deliberately under-earning
ELIZABETH, N.J. - A lawyer for the estranged wife of New Jersey's gay ex-governor says James McGreevey is choosing not to earn more income to avoid paying alimony. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:10:49 GMT)
French court fines eBay over counterfeit goods: lawyer
Online auction giant eBay was convicted Wednesday of selling counterfeit goods and ordered to pay 20,000 euros (30,000 dollars) in damages to French luxury group Hermes, Hermes' lawyer said. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:27:15 GMT)
Attorney: Patriots lineman Kaczur aides in drug probe
An attorney says New England Patriots lineman Nicholas Kaczur (ka-ZUR') was arrested on drug charges, then helped federal authorities in a sting operation that led to the indictment of a supplier. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:17:56 GMT)
Tampa attorney says bad lawyering got teen 30 years in prison
INVERNESS -- A man sentenced to 30 years in prison for a Citrus County traffic crash that happened when he was 17 is getting some big help from a powerful Tampa law firm. Attorney Stephen Romine, who works for Cohen,... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:19:45 GMT)
Indy Attorney to Seek Attorney General Post
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (Indiana's NewsCenter) --- Indianapolis attorney Linda Pence will tour the state Thursday to launch her candidacy for Attorney General. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:30:44 GMT)
Attorney general charges Greenfield investor with mortgage fraud
BOSTON - Attorney General Martha M. Coakley sued a real estate investor in Greenfield, charging that he fraudulently obtained mortgages on multi-family homes and commercial buildings in Western Massachusetts. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:10:55 GMT)
Attorney general supports term-limit challenge
Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday in an effort to resolve the term-limit challenges facing many candidates for public office throughout the state, including Douglas County. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:49:01 GMT)
Defense Attorney Calls Porn Videos 'Political Expression'
Sexually explicit videos depicting urination and vomiting are political expression, according to an attorney for an adult movie producer who calls himself Max Hardcore. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:05:49 GMT)
Lawyer receives GOP award
COVINGTON - Lawyer Greg Shumate, a Fort Mitchell resident and long-time GOP leader, has been given the Kenton County Republican Lifetime Achievement Award. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:18:27 GMT)
Attorney: Patriots' lineman Nicholas Kaczur worked as DEA informant
Nicholas Kaczur, a starting lineman for the New England Patriots worked as an informant for federal drug agents after he was arrested in New York on a charge of carrying the powerful painkiller oxycodone without a prescription, an attorney said. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:36:00 GMT)
Taxpayer dollars spent to pay attorney fees for council members in Sunshine Law investigation
More than $200,000 in taxpayer money was doled out to local attorneys that represented City Council members investigated this year by a grand jury for possible Sunshine Law violations this year. The money was paid to nine attorneys, including eight that represented individual council members and defense attorney ... (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:38:30 GMT)
Brunswick school board goes attorney shopping
BRUNSWICK COUNTYSchool board goesattorney shoppingThe Brunswick County school board is once again considering whether to keep on Joseph Causey, its attorney of nearly 14 years. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 22:54:09 GMT)
Women's rights lawyer sued for sexual harassment
A prominent women's rights lawyer has been sued for sexual harassment by a former female office manager at his Manhattan firm. Lisa Brockington says in the lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan that Jack Tuckner asked whether she had three-way sex and asked her other questions about her sex life. She also says Tuckner "demeaned all the women who worked for him." The lawsuit asks for unspecified ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:28:26 GMT)
Employee sues women's rights lawyer for sexual harassment
A prominent women's rights lawyer has been sued for sexual harassment by a former female office manager at his Manhattan firm. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:02:48 GMT)
Naples attorney’s contract extended for two years
Naples City Attorney Bob Pritt will call City Hall home for at least two more years. City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to extend Pritt’s contract for that duration, a decision that comes about three months before the contract was set to expire. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:22:39 GMT)
Lawyer snafu for man facing multiple charges
NEW?GLASGOW – A Trenton man was fined almost $6,000 in New Glasgow provincial court Wednesday but he may have cleared the way to get himself a lawyer on more serious charges. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:07:19 GMT)
Woman Gets Third Chance to Pursue Malpractice Suit Against Lawyer
A judge erred in granting summary judgment to a lawyer accused of malpractice in handling a Dalkon Shield arbitration case, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 2nd Circuit gave plaintiff Barbara Rubens her third shot at pursuing a malpractice case against Maryland attorney Roy Mason and his former firm, now Morgan, Carlo, Downs & Everton, saying the lower court mistakenly held as a matter of ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:17:22 GMT)
Snider files for county attorney
Deb Snider, a defense attorney practicing in the Leavenworth area, filed as a Republican for Leavenworth County Attorney on Monday. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:05:36 GMT)
Grand Jury Wants Clarity on City Attorney's Role
The county Grand Jury completed its 2007-2008 term by recommending the duties of the San Diego City Attorney's Office be clarified and put before the voters. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:16:58 GMT)
Comelec lawyer killed by spouse
A lawyer was shot to death by her spouse who later turned the gun on himself yesterday morning at their residence in Sta. Mesa. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:26:10 GMT)
Attorney General to investigate prosecutor's aide
Attorney General Mike Cox's office will investigate alleged perjury by an assistant of Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, a spokesman said Wednesday. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 05:12:37 GMT)
Attorney to investigate fatal police shooting
Fort Wayne » An attorney hired by the city and an outside consultant will investigate whether a police officer who had been on the job less than two months acted properly when he fatally shot a man. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:46:34 GMT)
Woman Gets Third Chance to Pursue Malpractice Suit Against Lawyer
A judge erred in granting summary judgment to a lawyer accused of malpractice in handling a Dalkon Shield arbitration case, a federal appeals court has ruled. The 2nd Circuit gave plaintiff Barbara Rubens her third shot at pursuing a malpractice case against Maryland attorney Roy Mason and his former firm, now Morgan, Carlo, Downs & Everton, saying the lower court mistakenly held as a matter of ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:01:35 GMT)
U.S. attorney questioned constitutionality of sealed safety zones in May
A top prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office warned D.C. officials two weeks ago that Mayor Adrian Fenty's plan to seal off high-crime neighborhoods might be unconstitutional, documents obtained by The Examiner show. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:20:14 GMT)
Parsippany planners' ex-attorney fighting restitution
PARSIPPANY -- Former planning board attorney John J. Montefusco Sr., fired after he pleaded guilty to illegally aiding a local developer, is arguing that he should not have to reimburse the town for costs incurred during the investigation. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:08:05 GMT)
School board ignored lawyer’s advice
Des Moines school officials went against the advice of their own lawyer when they took a confusing vote Tuesday to consider a lawsuit against the state over a new school board election law. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:13:53 GMT)
Imeson retains latest lawyer
Accused triple murderer Jesse Imeson has a new lawyer. London lawyer Donald Crawford has been retained to represent Imeson, who has been charged with first-degree murder for the killings last summer of South Huron farm couple Bill and Helene Regier and Windsor-area man Carlos Rivera. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:15:27 GMT)
Mine map supports Mt Isa lead contamination case: lawyer
The lawyer involved in legal action over Mount Isa lead levels says new documents will be used in the case against Xstrata, Mount Isa Mining, the State Government and the Mount Isa City Council. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:25:00 GMT)
Rockport: Attorney said visit to Racicot was as Jacques' friend
ROCKPORT and mdash; An attorney who visited Town Hall on behalf of Sandy Jacques last month said yesterday that town officials knew he was there as Jacques' friend and not because the ousted Finance Committee chairman had retained his legal services. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:42:26 GMT)
Bad day for city attorney candidate started with missing ballot
As business executive Sue Schaffner cast her ballot Tuesday in Normal Heights, a nicely dressed woman walked in to vote. However, poll workers couldn't find her name on their lists. They tried several spelling variations, with no luck. When Schaffner left, they still were looking for a way to allow San Diego city attorney candidate Amy Lepine to vote. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:13:35 GMT)
Czech opposition calls on Supreme Attorney to resign
Prague- Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka should resign or the government should dismiss her, the senior opposition Czech Social Democrats (CSSD) told reporters today. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:24:54 GMT)
Czech coalition MP calls for supreme attorney's replacement
Prague- Katerina Jacques, junior ruling Greens (SZ) deputy group's head, believes that Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka should leave her post in connection with today's verdict on a dispute between Vesecka and her predecessor Marie Benesova, Jacques told journalists. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:54:54 GMT)
Czech PM refuses to dismiss supreme state attorney
Prague- There is no reason to dismiss Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka as she has not made mistakes, Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek (Civic Democrats, ODS) told reporters today. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:54:54 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Recovers Over $185,000 for Kansas from Walgreens
Attorney General Steve Six announced that Walgreen Co. ("Walgreens") has agreed to pay $185,594 to the Kansas Medicaid Program to settle allegations of improper billing. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:07:57 GMT)
New England Patriot wore a wire in drug investigation, lawyer says
Nicholas Kaczur, a starting lineman, worked as an informant for federal drug agents after he was arrested in New York on a charge of carrying a powerful painkiller without a prescription, a lawyer said. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:09:31 GMT)
In Brief: Lawyer says 'Pacman' to pay gambling debt
A lawyer for suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones says he's sending a check to the district attorney to repay a $20,000 debt to a Las Vegas casino. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:15:08 GMT)
Women's rights lawyer sued for sexual harassment
A prominent women's rights lawyer has been sued for sexual harassment by a former female office manager at his Manhattan firm. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:35:57 GMT)
Case Dismissed: Attorney for the Damned to Close June 11
The Off-Broadway rock musical Attorney for the Damned will play its final performance at Off-Broadway's Kraine Theatre June 11. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:15:37 GMT)
City Attorney's Office To Sue Time Warner Cable
The city attorney's office is suing Time Warner Cable Inc., alleging the company caused "major havoc and distress" when it became the main cable provider for Southern California residents two years ago, according to the Los Angeles Times. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo said Wednesday that Time Warner violated state law by making false and misleading statements to subscribers, the Los Angeles ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:31:43 GMT)
Longtime Boston attorney Jacob Atwood dead at 74
Noted Boston attorney Jacob Atwood, who helped pen case law on premarital agreements in Massachusetts, died last night at his home in Sandwich, his longtime law partner said. "I... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 15:47:01 GMT)
Former Singaporean lawyer Gopalan Nair out on bail
SINGAPORE : Former Singaporean lawyer and ex-Workers' Party (WP) election candidate, Gopalan Nair is out on bail after nearly four days in custody. The prosecution said there was "no need" to remand him further. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:22:20 GMT)
Former Singaporean lawyer Gopalan Nair out on bail
SINGAPORE : Former Singaporean lawyer and ex—Workers’ Party (WP) election candidate, Gopalan Nair, is out on bail after nearly four days in custody. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:36:23 GMT)
Former Singaporean lawyer Gopalan Nair out on bail
SINGAPORE : Former Singaporean lawyer and ex—Workers’ Party (WP) election candidate, Gopalan Nair, is out on bail after nearly four days in custody. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:36:23 GMT)
Case against Black weak, lawyer tells appeal
CHICAGO — Conrad Black's lawyer faced pointed questions from three appeal court judges Thursday morning about why they should overturn Lord Black's conviction for fraud and obstruction of justice. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:05:45 GMT)
Conrad Black's Lawyer Tells Court Trial Was Tainted (Update1)
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- Conrad Black , the former Hollinger International Inc. chairman, didn't receive a fair trial before he was jailed for fraud and obstruction of justice, his lawyer told a three-judge panel of a U.S. appeals court. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:06:58 GMT)
Linda Pence launches attorney general bid
Indianapolis attorney Linda Pence today kicked-off her campaign to be Indiana's next attorney general. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:57:52 GMT)
Attorney: Deposit of state money into Rockwall DA's account a mistake
The deposit of $68,000 of state money into the Rockwall district attorney’s personal bank account amounts to a mistake, not a grand, criminal conspiracy, his defense attorney contends. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:09:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Athlete was drunk
Burglary and assault charges against a Miami University football player charged in an alleged attack on a female student in Havighurst Hall are overblown, his lawyer said after Zachary Marshall appeared in court for arraignment today. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:18:27 GMT)
U.S. attorney general revising FBI probe guidelines
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey said on Thursday that he is working to revise the guidelines for FBI investigations as the bureau seeks to transform itself into an intelligence-gathering agency that seeks to prevent terrorist attacks. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:51:37 GMT)
Wilkins named new U.S. attorney
Walt Wilkins was confirmed as the new U.S. Attorney for South Carolina, U.S. Sens. Lindsey Graham and Jim DeMint announced today. Wilkins is currently an assistant U.S. attorney for Greenville. He is married to Donyelle Burton Wilkins and has a daughter, Mary Burton. — Ishmael Tate (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:55:51 GMT)
Attorney says Ohio terror suspect cheered American military deaths, but isn't a terrorist
TOLEDO, Ohio - A man accused of plotting attacks on U.S. soldiers in Iraq hated the war and cheered the deaths of American soldiers, but he isn't a terrorist, his attorney said Thursday in federal court. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:11:13 GMT)
Linda Pence launches attorney general bid
Indianapolis attorney Linda Pence today kicked-off her campaign to be Indiana's next attorney general. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:12:42 GMT)
Class Action Lawyer Lerach Seeks Alcoholism Treatment
A once-prominent class action lawyer who just began serving a two-year prison sentence for conspiring to pay kickbacks to plaintiffs in securities lawsuits, William Lerach, is seeking to enter a prison treatment program for alcoholism, according to court papers filed today. "Lerach has suffered for years with severe alcoholism and faces the substantial possibility of relapse without the ... (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:23:57 GMT)
City attorney sues Time Warner Cable
The Los Angeles City Attorney today sued Time Warner Cable Inc., alleging that following the company's 2006 take-over of almost all cable services in Los Angeles, the company engaged in deceptive business practices and false advertising. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:25:19 GMT)
Senate confirms new U.S. Attorney for South Carolina
COLUMBIA -- Federal prosecutor Walt Wilkins has been confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney for South Carolina. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:37:58 GMT)
Conrad Black's Lawyer Tells Court Trial Was Tainted (Update2)
June 5 (Bloomberg) -- Conrad Black , the former Hollinger International Inc. chairman, didn't receive a fair trial before he was jailed for fraud and obstruction of justice, his lawyer told a three-judge panel of a U.S. appeals court. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:37:55 GMT)
Port Coquitlam mayor drunk and off meds on night of assault: lawyer
The lawyer representing Scott Young said Thursday that the Port Coquitlam mayor was drunk and off his anti-depressants the night he assaulted his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:05:37 GMT)
Lawyer Tells Appeals Court Spam Law Unconstitutional
A lawyer for a man once considered one of the world's most prolific e-mail spammers urged the Virginia Supreme Court on to strike down a state anti-spam law, arguing it violates free speech protections under the First Amendment. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:40:48 GMT)
Quebec Innu threaten to torch Labrador cabins over land dispute, says lawyer
MONTREAL - Members of a Quebec-based Innu community are threatening to torch cabins in Labrador if the Newfoundland and Labrador government forces them out of their ancestral land, a local lawyer says. (Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:14:55 GMT)
Katerina Thanou's lawyer threatens to sue IOC over delay in receiving Marion Jones' medal
The lawyer of Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou is threatening to sue the IOC unless it awards his client Marion Jones' forfeited 100 metres gold medal from the 2000 Olympics. Simon Hart reports. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:09:17 GMT)
Attorney: Bills' Lynch inside SUV at the time of crash
Erie County District Attorney Frank Clark calls Bills running back Marshawn Lynch the "principal suspect" in an alleged hit-and-run accident, saying the player was inside his vehicle when it struck and injured a pedestrian. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:13:46 GMT)
Williamson attorney who angered judges is fired
A Williamson County attorney who was embroiled in a dispute with four county court-at-law judges whom he represented was fired Thursday, County Attorney Jana Duty said. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:38:49 GMT)
Cortland lawyer among four injured in Homer crash
Homer, NY -- A Cortland lawyer was airlifted to University Hospital in Syracuse today after a two-car crash in Homer that sent three other people to the hospital by ambulance, according to the Cortland County Sheriff's Office. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:50:00 GMT)
Judge: DNA Can be Used Against Lafayette Attorney
A judge has ruled DNA evidence can be used against a Lafayette attorney charged with rape. Attorney Scott Hawkins is accused of raping a former secretary. Thursday, a judge ruled that the DNA supplied (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:21:52 GMT)
O'Leary lawyer suspended by P.E.I. Law Society
O’LEARY – An O’Leary lawyer has been suspended from practising law in Prince Edward Island, but the Law Society of Prince Edward Island is not saying why. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:03:46 GMT)
Wilkins confirmed as U.S. attorney for S.C.
Federal prosecutor Walt Wilkins has been confirmed as the next U.S. attorney for South Carolina. Wilkins was confirmed late Wednesday by the Senate, Sen. Jim DeMint said Thursday in a news release. President Bush nominated Wilkins, an assistant U.S. attorney, on the advice of DeMint and Sen. Lindsey Graham. Wilkins, 34, replaces Reggie Lloyd, who resigned to become chief of the State Law ... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:18:05 GMT)
Port Richey Hires Attorney
The city has hired a new legal watchdog. City council members Wednesday night voted to enter into a contract with Michael J. Brannigan of The Hogan Law Firm to serve as the city's part-time attorney. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:21:10 GMT)
Walt Wilkins confirmed as U.S. attorney for South Carolina
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Jim DeMint (R-South Carolina) announced Thursday the confirmation of Walt Wilkins of Greenville to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for South Carolina. Wilkins was confirmed late Wednesday evening. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:32:16 GMT)
Developer, ex-lawyer gets two years in jail for bribes
A developer and former lawyer from Monmouth County was sen tenced yesterday to two years in federal prison for bribing a sewer authority official for help on projects in Marlboro Township and then obstructing a grand jury review of his actions. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:57:58 GMT)
Lawyer describes emerging friendship
New England Patriots offensive lineman Nicholas Kaczur was so friendly with a man accused of illegally supplying him with prescription painkillers that he took him on a shopping trip for sports gear at Reebok's company headquarters in Canton, a defense lawyer says. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:49:27 GMT)
Prosecutors could appeal acquittal of suspect in Chubais attemptedmurder case - lawyer
MOSCOW. June 6 (Interfax) - A lawyer for RAO UES CEO Anatoly Chubais has called a "judicial mistake" the acquittal of a suspect in the attempted assassination case of his client, adding that the prosecution was likely to appeal the verdict with the Russian Supreme Court. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:27:09 GMT)
Silicon Valley lawyer charged in options case
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed civil fraud charges on Tuesday against a lawyer accused of improper options backdating at two different Silicon Valley companies. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 06:59:19 GMT)
Lawyer rejects deal for man charged with hiding slain boy
The lawyer for a man charged with helping hide the body of a slain 6-year-old Brunswick boy is rejecting a plea deal after months spent negotiating with prosecutors, according to court papers filed Thursday. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:05:49 GMT)
Thaksin's defence lawyer denies involving police to harass graft busters
Lawyer Pichit Chuenban on Friday dismissed the speculation that he was invoking the legal proceedings by police to intimidate graft busters in charge of investigating his client and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 07:12:47 GMT)
Sources: FBI, IRS investigating Luzerne County judges, attorney
WILKES-BARRE — The FBI and IRS are investigating possible financial ties between two Luzerne County judges and a local attorney whose firm has made millions leasing a juvenile detention center to the county, according to two courthouse sources who say they’ve been interviewed by the federal agents. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:02:32 GMT)
Former Rockwall district attorney says misdirected state money was an accident
The deposit of $68,000 of state money into the Rockwall County district attorney's personal bank account amounts to a mistake, not a grand, criminal conspiracy, his defense attorney contends. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:16:38 GMT)
Attorney general: Perry County voting records subpoenaed
Attorney General Troy King's office took custody of Perry County voting records after the state's head voting official questioned the number of absentee ballots used in Tuesday's primaries, King said Thursday. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:39:49 GMT)
Kentucky attorney general adds division on cybercrime
Attorney General Jack Conway yesterday announced a new division in his office that will pursue criminals on the Internet, such as identity thieves and child predators. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:45:22 GMT)
Pence in attorney general race
The race for Indiana attorney general appears set, with Indianapolis lawyer Linda Pence announcing yesterday that she will seek the Democratic nomination for the post. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 08:59:15 GMT)
Cortland lawyer, 3 others hurt in head-on crash
A Cortland lawyer was airlifted to University Hospital on Thursday after a two-car crash in Homer that sent three other people to the hospital by ambulance, according to the Cortland County Sheriff's Office. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:10:22 GMT)
Tinley Park homeowners hire attorney in Wal-Mart dispute
Two residents of a Tinley Park subdivision that might become neighbors with a retail center anchored by a Wal-Mart store have hired an attorney who specializes in land use and zoning issues. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:19:32 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced on bribery charge
A Monmouth County lawyer who admitted bribing a public official to expedite sewerage approvals for housing developments he represented was sentenced Thursday to 24 months in federal prison. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:51:24 GMT)
Thousands of pages in Byrne fraud case, lawyer says
The lawyer representing a former Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister on fraud charges says he is overwhelmed by the amount of evidence collected in the case. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:07:54 GMT)
Race developing for county attorney
The filing period for state office opened Wednesday and already there is a race for Merrimack county attorney. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:08:45 GMT)
Attorney general race ramps up
Greg Zoeller, the Republican nominee for attorney general, argues that this election will hinge on who has the best experience. Thursday, Democrat Linda Pence said that's fine by her. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:42:42 GMT)
Jailed lawyer Lerach seeks alcohol treatment
William Lerach, a well-known U.S. plaintiffs' lawyer now serving a two-year prison term for conspiracy, is seeking to be placed in an alcohol abuse treatment program for inmates, according to court documents. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:18:23 GMT)
SoCal lawyer jailed after repeated lateness
A judge jailed a defense lawyer after the attorney was late to a string of court appearances. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:36:27 GMT)
Lawyer Sherman ribs two other authors at luncheon
STAMFORD - Defense lawyer Michael Sherman, one of three writers speaking at the Friends of Ferguson Library's 27th Book and Author Luncheon yesterday afternoon, did not leave his trademark sense of humor at home. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:31:04 GMT)
Court rules lawyer must pay legal bill of gay group
By a 4-3 vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court said in a decision released Thursday that a lawyer who brought a frivolous... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:38:42 GMT)
Attorney Grey joins race for Richmond mayor
Corporate attorney Robert J. Grey Jr. has entered Richmond's race for mayor. Grey, a partner with Hunton & Williams law firm, filed petitions and other papers late yesterday to qualify for the Nov. 4 ballot, according to the city's Office of the General Registrar. Grey, 57, has considered running for mayor since Mayor L. Douglas Wilder announced three weeks ago that he would not seek re-election. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:14:09 GMT)
S.F. district attorney starts office layoffs
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris made the first of an expected dozen layoffs from her office Thursday, including a veteran prosecutor who got in trouble with her two years ago. Harris said she was under orders from City Hall to make cuts to help... (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:21:00 GMT)
Lawyer describes emerging friendship
New England Patriots offensive lineman Nicholas Kaczur was so friendly with a man accused of illegally supplying him with prescription painkillers that he took him on a shopping trip for sports gear at Reebok's company headquarters in Canton, a defense lawyer says. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:24:13 GMT)
Former Singaporean lawyer Gopalan Nair out on bail
SINGAPORE : Former Singaporean lawyer and ex—Workers’ Party (WP) election candidate, Gopalan Nair, is out on bail after nearly four days in custody. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:23:17 GMT)
Suspension of lawyer announced by Prince Edward Island law society
O’LEARY — A P.E.I. lawyer has been suspended from practising law in the province, but the Law Society of Prince Edward Island is not saying why. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:44:27 GMT)
Judge says Mississippi AG conspired with trial attorney Scruggs to avoid court order
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A federal judge in Alabama says Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood conspired with prominent trial attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs to skirt a court order. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:52:46 GMT)
Wheaton attorney who spied on neighbor has license suspended
A former Wheaton attorney convicted in 2006 of spying on a female colleague has had his license suspended for another two years after admitting to spying on a neighbor in his apartment complex. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:34:45 GMT)
Judge: Miss. attorney general conspired with Scruggs
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood wrongly conspired with prominent trial attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs to skirt a court order in a case involving Hurricane Katrina insurance claims, a federal judge has ruled. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:41:27 GMT)
P.E.I. lawyer suspended by law society
A well-known lawyer from O'Leary, P.E.I. has been suspended from her practice by the Law Society of P.E.I. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:31:34 GMT)
Former St. Tammany district attorney employee indicted in federal court
A former St. Tammany Parish district attorney's employee has been indicted in federal court for allegedly selling peoples' criminal histories to private investigations firms. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:57:17 GMT)
SoCal lawyer jailed after repeated lateness
A judge jailed a defense lawyer after the attorney was late to a string of court appearances. So unimpressed was Los Angeles Superior Court Judge John J. Cheroske with the recurrent lateness of attorney Stephen Charles Hollingsworth that he ordered him jailed Monday. The lawyer wasn't released until Wednesday. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:15:59 GMT)
KY Attorney General Falls Ill, Goes To Hospital
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway was taken to a hospital after becoming ill during lunch. Conway's spokeswoman, Allison Martin, says the 38-year-old attorney general has been suffering from a flu-like illness this week. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 20:34:41 GMT)
Carroll asks for court-appointed lawyer
A former child advocate accused of molesting several children wants a court appointed lawyer. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:00:48 GMT)
Clearfield County District Attorney Seeks Death Penalty In Murder Case
District Attorney William A. Shaw Jr. decided to seek the death penalty against Jesse James Campbell, who is accused of killing his mother on March 13. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:22:53 GMT)
Lawyer sought to assist probe
JOHOR BARU: Police are looking for a lawyer to assist investigations into a criminal breach of trust case in Muar involving RM1 million. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:32:25 GMT)
Watertown attorney runs for Town Justice
A Watertown Attorney said he hopes to be the man to replace long-time Town of Watertown Justice Donald Maring, who is retiring this month. (Fri, 06 Jun 2008 23:50:38 GMT)
Scrushy's Attorney Files Appeal
Richard Scrushy's attorney Martin Adams says it wasn't clear if the federal work camp where the Healthsouth founder is being held could accommodate more than 20 lawyers for a deposition that might last a week. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:11:23 GMT)
Judge: Scruggs, Miss. Attorney General Conspired
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood wrongly conspired with prominent trial attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs to skirt a court order in a case involving Hurricane Katrina insurance claims, a federal judge has ruled. U.S. District Judge William Acker said the attorney general helped his "close confidant" Scruggs avoid handing over stolen insurance company documents that Scruggs wanted for ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:38:45 GMT)
Attorney general among 8 arrested for pedophilia racket in Brazil
Brazilian federal police on Friday arrested the attorney general of the northern state of Roraima, Luciano Alves de Queiroz, and seven other people allegedly involved in a pedophilic racket. The other suspects are a state police maj ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:40:12 GMT)
Lawyer accepts law society's suspension: Russell wants clients to know where they stand
CHARLOTTETOWN – O’Leary lawyer Regena Kaye Russell says the decision of the council of the law society to suspend both her and her law corporation from practising was not unexpected. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 02:48:16 GMT)
Illinois Republicans set to nominate attorney to national committee
DECATUR — Illinois Republican Party leaders Friday recommended former state’s attorney Pat Brady of St. Charles be named the new national committeeman at the Republican National Convention. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:14:42 GMT)
Lawyer attacks DPP decision over WA health boss
A leading Perth lawyer who reviewed the Australian Crime Commission has attacked the Director of Public Prosecutions decision not to prosecute former state health boss Neale Fong. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:49:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Anyone could be charged
Kevin G. Killingsworth would like to tell the world that he is no child rapist. On the advice of his lawyer, however, he does not. That is one dimension of a Kafkaesque nightmare that Killingsworth said he has lived for the past year. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 04:03:25 GMT)
Tossed suit will cost lawyer
By a 4-3 vote, the Wisconsin Supreme Court said in a decision released Thursday that a lawyer who brought a frivolous... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:06:10 GMT)
Illinois Republicans set to nominate attorney to national committee
DECATUR — Illinois Republican Party leaders Friday recommended former state’s attorney Pat Brady of St. Charles be named the new national committeeman at the Republican National Convention. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 06:31:03 GMT)
Judge denies lawyer's request to question Rooney trial juror
BURLINGTON -- A judge has turned down a request by a man convicted of killing a University of Vermont student to have his lawyer question a juror in the case. ... - Associated Press (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:09:55 GMT)
Counsel calls to suspend lawyer
A prosecutor is seeking to suspend the right of Rumford lawyer Seth Carey to practice law in Maine. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:10:46 GMT)
Zoeller adds Costas' backing in bid to be attorney general
CROWN POINT -- Greg Zoeller met with with Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas -- who he defeated to become Republican Attorney General nominee -- before heading on to Lake County on Friday to thank party regulars. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 09:17:56 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer facing charges
ALFRED, Maine — A disbarred attorney from York Beach is facing numerous charges in York County Superior Court involving state income tax violations and separate charges that as a lawyer he kept money that was supposed to go to the state. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:14:42 GMT)
Attorney general candidate visits area :GOP nominee Zoeller says he'll continue many of Carter's policies.
SOUTH BEND -- The Republican candidate for attorney general said here Friday he has ideas for what to do if he's elected to the office, but also that he'll continue many of the policies put forward by the current attorney general, Steve Carter. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:09:03 GMT)
Possible disbarment considered for Homewood attorney
CHICAGO (AP) - The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission is seeking punishment, including possible disbarment, for a suburban Chicago attorney who allegedly once submitted a bill for a 40-hour work day. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:26:56 GMT)
Attorney who faked kidnapping seeks divorce
Karyn McConnell Hancock, who is being investigated for the theft of client funds while she served as an attorney, filed for divorce in Lucas County Domestic Relations Court, citing incompatibility and "extreme cruelty" on the part of her husband. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 11:31:47 GMT)
Defense attorney says aggravated manslaughter means no ‘heat of passion’
TRENTON — Gretchen Stroman may be “screwed” in attempting to mount a defense against charges she stabbed her boyfriend to death here around midnight Sunday, a noted area defense attorney said yesterday. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:24:13 GMT)
Lawyer's firm earns nearly a million pounds representing terror suspects
London, June 7 : Mudassar Arani, the controversial lawyer who represented the Muslim cleric Abu Hamza and other terror suspects saw her firm earn almost one million pound in legal aid last year. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 15:05:06 GMT)
Richland attorney files to run against VanderSchoor
A longtime attorney and Richland councilman who said he wants to see public trust in the judicial system filed Friday to run against Superior Court Judge Vic VanderSchoor. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:27:22 GMT)
D.C. attorney who supports Garrison quits WVU board
Robert Wells, a Washington, D.C., attorney and close friend of West Virginia University President Mike Garrison, no longer wants to serve on the Board of Governors. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:40:15 GMT)
Opposition lawyer arrested in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean police arrested a prominent opposition party lawyer today in a dawn raid at his home, a day after the Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai was himself detained for a second time and banned from holding any political rallies (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 16:56:04 GMT)
District Attorney won't challenge candidacies
Douglas County District Attorney Mark Jackson said Friday he won't challenge the candidacies of five local office-holders who are seeking re-election. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:34:10 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Billing For 40-Hour Workday
The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission is seeking punishment, including possible disbarment, for a south suburban who allegedly once submitted a bill for a 40-hour work day. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 17:36:39 GMT)
Attorney testifies in Fen-Phen fraud trial
One of three lawyers accused of taking tens of millions more than they were owed as part of a $200 million diet-drug settlement testified that he never told a judge that the trio had contingency contracts with their clients before the judge approved attorney fees. William Gallion testified for more than five hours Friday in a federal trial in which he and co-defendants Shirley Cunningham Jr. ... (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:23:13 GMT)
Attorney testifies in fraud trial
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Suspended attorney William Gallion took the stand in his own defense in a federal trial where he and two other lawyers are charged with fraud. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 18:29:31 GMT)
Colorado attorney named to national museum
ENGLEWOOD - Attorney Kerry Steven Hada, who maintains his private practice law offices in Englewood, has been appointed to the museum, which is the largest private nonprofit national organization dedicated to promoting greater understanding for America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the experiences of Japanese Americans. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:16:17 GMT)
Dismissed attorney sues Dutchess County
FORMER Dutchess County Legislature Attorney Scott Volkman wants his job back. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 19:26:46 GMT)
Attorney Testifies In Fen-Phen Federal Trial
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Suspended attorney William Gallion took the stand in his own defense in a federal trial where he and two other lawyers are charged with fraud. (Sat, 07 Jun 2008 20:45:04 GMT)
Boise lawyer criticizes Guantanamo proceedings
A Boise lawyer working to defend detainees facing military trials at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba has criticized a military court's decision to allow a Khalid Sheik Mohammed to represent himself. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:38:14 GMT)
Boise lawyer criticizes Guantanamo proceedings
Associated Press - June 7, 2008 8:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A Boise lawyer working to defend detainees facing military trials at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba has criticized a military court's... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:42:59 GMT)
Town attorney: Hiring, firing not part of surveyor's job duties
Highway Surveyor Harold “Jack” Sisson doesn’t have the authority to hire his workers, despite his job description including that duty, the town attorney said Monday. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:44:00 GMT)
Detainee's Attorney Seeks Dismissal Over Abuse
A military defense attorney for a detainee held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has asked that all charges against his client be dismissed after prosecutors provided him documents that show the detainee was subjected to an abusive technique that had been banned at the facility, calling the treatment a... (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:10:57 GMT)
URGENT FRENCH COURT FINES EBAY FOR COUNTERFEITING: LAWYER
REIMS, France, June 4, 2008 (AFP) - Online auction giant eBay was convicted Wednesday of counterfeiting goods and ordered to pay 20,000 euros (30,000 dollars) in damages to French luxury group Hermes, the company's lawyer said. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 01:36:40 GMT)
Siege-death barrister's family hire top lawyer to fight police
The devastated family of the barrister shot dead by police marksmen after a five-hour siege has hired a leading civil rights lawyer to challenge the police version of events. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:06:11 GMT)
Attorney for woman at center of abuse probe wants video released
The Ardmore attorney who represents a woman who is the subject of two investigations into alleged child abuse at a local day care facility said he wants a copy of the cell phone video that is critical to the probes to be released to the public. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:07:53 GMT)
Local officials see Napolitano as good fit for attorney general
Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano would make a good fit as the attorney general rather than vice president in an Obama administration, say Yuma County officials and political party members. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:10:58 GMT)
Clayton County School Board Under District Attorney Probe
School board members in Clayton County are being investigated by the county's district attorney. At the center of the investigation, is a complaint filed by a former board member. FOX 5's Darryl Carver reports. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:16:22 GMT)
Dismissed attorney sues Dutchess County
FORMER Dutchess County Legislature Attorney Scott Volkman wants his job back. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 03:56:43 GMT)
Illinois Republicans set to nominate attorney to national committee
DECATUR — Illinois Republican Party leaders Friday recommended former state’s attorney Pat Brady of St. Charles be named the new national committeeman at the Republican National Convention. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 05:44:59 GMT)
Attorney finds selectboard rejection of petitions on former Tannery land illegal
CAMDEN — An attorney representing Camden citizens who favor a public pathway along the Megunticook River on the Apollo Tannery property, has written that the selectboard exceeded their authority in denying two citizen petitions on April 29. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:02:32 GMT)
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