Attorney News Jun 2008
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Gloucester lawyer to challenge Kerry
LOWELL - A defiant Gloucester lawyer Ed O'Reilly garnered enough support yesterday from party officials to ensure that he will give US Senator John F. Kerry his first Democratic primary challenge in 24 years. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 07:36:29 GMT)
DeWitt woman named attorney for Board of Water and Light
LANSING — Lansing Board of Water & Light General Manager J. Peter Lark recently announced the appointment of Whitney M. Ezis as the BWL's new associate attorney. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:04:23 GMT)
Dismissed attorney sues Dutchess County
FORMER Dutchess County Legislature Attorney Scott Volkman wants his job back. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:16:57 GMT)
War detainee's attorney seeks dismissal
WASHINGTON - A military defense attorney for a detainee held at Guantánamo 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, (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:46:58 GMT)
Attorney defends JCUA
PASCAGOULA -- The Jackson County Utility Authority's board of directors is not unique, said Jimmy Heidelberg, board attorney. "The commentary about they're not answerable to anybody -- they operate like any other board," Heidelberg said. "Everybody on that board is appointed by an elected body. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:23:14 GMT)
Attorney will appeal after Wal-Mart ruling
LOCKPORT — The attorney for Lockport Smart Growth, a citizens group trying to block construction of a Wal-Mart supercenter at the Lockport Mall site, said Friday he has filed a notice of appeal. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 10:47:14 GMT)
Findings against Asif sent to Attorney General
The findings in the case against Mohammad Asif, the Pakistan fast bowler detained in Dubai for possession of an illegal substance, have been sent to the Attorney General, who may chose to take up the matter today or tomorrow. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 12:12:05 GMT)
Mohammad Asif's case referred to Dubai attorney general
Dubai, June 8 (IANS) The fate of Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif, being held here allegedly for possessing drugs, continues to hang in a balance as the chief prosecutor has refererd his case to the Dubai attorney general Sunday. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 13:30:00 GMT)
Lawyer to the lawmakers
THE country's second-highest lawyer, the Solicitor-General, David Bennett, QC, receives the top honour, the Companion of the Order of Australia, for services to law. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:16:03 GMT)
Czech supreme state attorney not to resign over lost dispute
Prague- Czech Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka will not resign over her lost court dispute with Social Democrat shadow justice minister Marie Benesova, as she views the court verdict as a politically motivated attempt to have Jiri Cunek's case reopened, she said on Czech Television today. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:48:12 GMT)
Crime Commission picks Glasgow as top state's attorney
JOLIET - The Illinois State Crime Commission has named Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow as State's Attorney of the Year. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:11:39 GMT)
Zimbabwe opposition lawmaker freed amid new claims of violence
A Zimbabwe court on Sunday freed an opposition lawmaker arrested twice in recent days, his lawyer said, as a doctors' group reported nearly 3,000 victims of political violence ahead of this month's presidential run-off. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:32:45 GMT)
Mohammad Asif's case referred to Dubai attorney general
By Aroonim Bhuyan, Dubai, June 8: The fate of Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif, being held here allegedly for possessing drugs, continues to hang in a balance as the chief prosecutor has refererd his case to the Dubai attorney general Sunday. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:06:52 GMT)
Top lawyer arrested
HARARE - Zimbabwean police arrested a prominent opposition lawyer yesterday, a day after the leader of the Movement for Democratic Change, Morgan Tsvangirai, was detained for a second time and banned from holding political rallies. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:15:59 GMT)
Interview reveals Campton Hills dissolution fears, but lawyer says comments were edited
The May 12 edition of “Chicago Lawyer” features an interview with a member of the village’s legal team, Georgia Logothetis, who discussed her work for Campton Hills. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:28:14 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 20:16:22 GMT)
Asif's case handed to attorney general
An official inquiry into the drugs case against Mohammad Asif is over, with the findings handed over to the attorney general, a Pakistani cricket official says. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:49:12 GMT)
Asif's case handed to attorney general
An official inquiry into the drugs case against Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif in Dubai is over, with the findings handed over to the attorney general, a Pakistani cricket official said on Sunday. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 20:52:26 GMT)
Jailers at Guantanamo urged to destroy interrogation notes: lawyer
US interrogators of "war on terror" detainees were instructed to destroy handwritten notes that might have exposed harsh or even illegal questioning methods at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, a lawyer for one of the prisoners said Sunday. (Sun, 08 Jun 2008 22:59:32 GMT)
Defense lawyer: US urged interrogators at Gitmo to destroy notes
Associated Press - June 8, 2008 9:13 PM ET SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A military defense lawyer says the Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:23:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Interrorgators urged to destroy notes at Guantanamo Bay
A military defense lawyer says the Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case they were called to testify about potentially harsh treatment of detainees. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 01:38:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Interrogators Told to Trash Notes
Pentagon didn't want records kept of Gitmo interrogation tactics, lawyer says. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:18:28 GMT)
US urged interrogators at Gitmo to destroy notes: defence lawyer
SAN JUAN (Puerto Rico) - THE Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case they were called to testify about potentially harsh treatment of detainees, a military defence lawyer said on Sunday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:18:51 GMT)
Detainee lawyer thinks military manual may free his client
Associated Press - June 8, 2008 10:13 PM ET SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A lawyer for a Guantanamo detainee says he'll use 1 of the Pentagon's own manuals to try to get charges against his... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:24:17 GMT)
Detainee lawyer thinks military manual may free his client
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A lawyer for a Guantanamo detainee says he'll use 1 of the Pentagon's own manuals to try to get charges against his client dismissed. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:25:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Gitmo interrogators told to trash notes
Sun, Jun 8, 2008 (7:27 p.m.) The Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case they were called to testify about potentially harsh treatment of detainees, a military defense lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 02:33:42 GMT)
Defense lawyer: U.S. urged interrogators to destroy notes
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case they were called to testify about potentially harsh treatment of detainees, a military defense lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:18:06 GMT)
Lawyer scales Mount Everest
Lawyer Joseph P. Yannuzzi of Bethlehem Township is back from the top of the world, having achieved the right mix of preparation and good fortune -- and some Olympic patience -- to climb Mount Everest. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:18:31 GMT)
Federal Judge: Mississippi Attorney General Conspired with Trial Lawyer
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 (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:08:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Gitmo interrogators told to trash notes
By MICHAEL MELIA The Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantanamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case they were called to testify about potentially harsh treatment of detainees, a military defense lawyer said Sunday. The lawyer for Toronto-born Omar Khadr, Lt. Cmdr. William Kuebler, said the instructions were included in an operations manual shown to him by prosecutors and suggest the U.S. ... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:55:36 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. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:03:19 GMT)
Crime Commission picks Glasgow as top state's attorney
JOLIET - The Illinois State Crime Commission has named Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow as State's Attorney of the Year. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:25:43 GMT)
Bangladesh ex-PM to be freed 'within hours': lawyer
Bangladesh's army-backed emergency government is preparing to free former premier Sheikh Hasina Wajed from detention on corruption charges, her lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:50:27 GMT)
Defense Lawyer: Guantanamo Interrogators Urged To Destroy Notes
(RTTNews) - The U.S. urged military interrogators at the notorious Guantanamo Bay prison to destroy their handwritten notes to minimize evidence in case they were called to testify in court about potentially cruel treatment of detainees, a military defense lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:57:42 GMT)
Judge: Murder victim's attorney doesn't have to surrender materials
MUNCIE -- The attorney who represented Teresa French in the Muncie woman's legal efforts to end her marriage during the months leading up to her May 1993 slaying doesn't have to surrender materials stemming from the divorce case. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:29:11 GMT)
Attorney seeks charges to be dropped in teen's death
BUTTE - A defense attorney is asking a judge to suppress much of the evidence against his client and dismiss a negligent vehicular assault charge filed in the October 2007 hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old Butte girl. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:50:12 GMT)
Attorney rebuts trafficking charges
An attorney representing a Texas contractor denies any claims of wrongdoing by his client, who is being accused of human trafficking and other charges in a pending federal lawsuit filed by a Glenwood Springs attorney. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:20:37 GMT)
Perry County district attorney seeks federal probe of voting problems
MONTGOMERY | The district attorney for Perry County says he will ask the Justice Department and the FBI to investigate an unusually high turnout and potential absentee ballot problems during the June 3 primary elections. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:43:25 GMT)
Judge: Attorney general, lawyer Scruggs conspired
BIRMINGHAM -- 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. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:09:02 GMT)
Fidelity Lawyer Opts To Leave For Teaching
The fund manager's top business lawyer resigns to teach law at Harvard and Boston University. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:17:00 GMT)
Will County state's attorney to school local officials in public access
Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow's office is inviting elected and appointed officials back to school for a refresher course to show officials the ins and outs of the state's open meetings, freedom of information and ethics laws. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:18:01 GMT)
Attorney accused of bad checks
Las Vegas lawyer Jeanne Winkler, who was suspended in March amid allegations that she misappropriated more than $200,000 from her attorney-client trust account, is now facing a felony bad-check charge. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 09:58:34 GMT)
Guantánamo Bay: Interrogators told to destroy torture notes, US lawyer claims
Lawyer defending Canadian charged with war crimes says US military manual encouraged destruction of interrogation evidence (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:41:04 GMT)
Gitmo lawyer: Questioners told to destroy notes
The Pentagon urged interrogators at Guantánamo Bay to destroy handwritten notes in case they were called to testify about potentially harsh treatment of detainees, a military defense lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:18:04 GMT)
US transfers seven Saddam officials to Iraqis: lawyer
The US military has transferred seven senior officials of ousted president Saddam Hussein's regime to the Iraqi authorities, a lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:02:48 GMT)
Gaming employee who sued bosses and attorney general is suspended
A Michigan Gaming Control Board employee who sued Attorney General Mike Cox and his bosses last week in Ingham County Circuit Court says he has been suspended with pay for alleged failure to follow directives. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:14:57 GMT)
TEXT MESSAGE SCANDAL: Mayor's attorney: Whistle-blower settlement had nothing to do with texts
Sam McCargo, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's lead defense attorney in two police whistle-blower lawsuits, testified in a deposition today that incriminating text messages had nothing to do with the mayor's decision to settle the cases for $8.4 million, said Herschel Fink, an attorney representing the Free Press. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:34:19 GMT)
Attorney General says mentally ill should not get guns
Patients deemed mentally ill by the courts should not carry guns in North Carolina, Attorney General Roy Cooper said today. A bill that would keep guns out of the hands of those who have been involuntarily committed is scheduled to be heard Thursday before the Senate Judiciary I committee. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:43:09 GMT)
DeWine rules out running for Ohio attorney general
Former Sen. Mike DeWine said today that he will not be the Republican candidate for Ohio attorney general at the Nov. 4 general election. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:47:24 GMT)
Veteran trial lawyer named associate judge in St. Louis County
CLAYTON -- Lawrence J. Permuter, a veteran trial lawyer here, has been named an associate circuit judge in St. Louis County. Gov. Matt Blunt appointed Permuter, 61, of Richmond Heights, to the bench on Friday. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:44:42 GMT)
Fla. lawyer sues OPEC over high fuel prices
A Miami lawyer is suing OPEC over the skyrocketing price of oil. Attorney Larry Klayman claims in the lawsuit filed Monday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is violating U.S. antitrust laws by fixing oil prices. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:46:23 GMT)
Fla. lawyer sues OPEC over high fuel prices
A Miami lawyer is suing OPEC over the skyrocketing price of oil. Attorney Larry Klayman claims in the lawsuit filed Monday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is violating U.S. antitrust laws by fixing oil prices. Klayman wants a Miami federal judge to stop that from happening. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:09:28 GMT)
Attorney: Case dropped in alleged drugging
A defense attorney says the Orange County district attorney's office has dropped its case against a man who had been accused of slipping a date-rape drug into the drink of former Olympic ice dancer Oksana "Pasha" Grishuk. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:26:15 GMT)
Attorney: Case dropped in alleged drugging
Attorney Michael Molfetta says the case against his client, 61-year-old James R. Halstead , was dismissed Monday at what would have been Halstead's arraignment. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:37:54 GMT)
Attorney: Case dropped in alleged drugging
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A defense attorney says the Orange County, California, district attorney's office has dropped its case against a man who had been accused of slipping a date-rape drug into the drink of former Olympic ice dancer Oksana "Pasha" Grishuk (GRIHS'-chuhk). (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:56:10 GMT)
Attorney: Case dropped in alleged drugging
Associated Press - June 9, 2008 2:43 PM ET SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A defense attorney says the Orange County, California, district attorney's office has dropped its case against a man who had... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:57:47 GMT)
Miami attorney sues OPEC over oil prices
A Miami lawyer is suing OPEC over the skyrocketing price of oil. Attorney Larry Klayman claims in the lawsuit filed Monday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is violating U.S. antitrust laws by fixing oil prices. Klayman wants a Miami federal judge to stop that from happening. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:24:06 GMT)
Mayor's lawyer insists texts had nothing to do with whistle-blower settlement
DETROIT -- A lawyer who represented Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in a police whistle-blower trial in 2007 denied Monday that the desire to conceal embarrassing and potentially incriminating text messages was the motive behind an $8.4 million settlement. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:33:40 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Charges Silva for Felony, 4 Misdemeanors
The California Attorney General's Office charged an Oceanside woman today with felony child endangerment in connection with a road- rage dispute during which an off-duty police officer opened fire on... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:42:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Titans' Fowler under NFL investigation
Tennessee Titans linebacker Ryan Fowler is under investigation by the NFL in connection with an apparent steroids case, Fowler's lawyer said Monday. Peter Ginsberg said that Fowler was notified late last week that he faces suspension. The lawyer said he assumes the investigation stems from the death last week of David Jacobs, a convicted steroids dealer who claimed to have sold drugs to pro ... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:10:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Titans' Fowler under NFL investigation
Tennessee Titans linebacker Ryan Fowler is under investigation by the NFL in connection with an apparent steroids case, Fowler's lawyer said Monday. Peter Ginsberg said that Fowler was notified late last week that he faces suspension. The lawyer said he assumes the investigation stems from the death last week of David Jacobs, a convicted steroids dealer who claimed to have sold drugs to pro ... (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:10:23 GMT)
Attorney general disagrees with Kaine's decision to stop execution
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell issued a statement this evening saying he disagrees with Gov. Timothy M. Kaine's decision to commute the death sentence of Percy Levar Walton, who murdered three people in Danville in 1996. Kaines reason for halting the execution, scheduled for tomorrow night, was that Walton is mentally incompetent. (Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:45:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Titans' Fowler under NFL investigation
Tennessee Titans linebacker Ryan Fowler is under investigation by the NFL in connection with an apparent steroids case, Fowler's lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:26:05 GMT)
DeWine rules out running for attorney general
With a week to go before the Ohio Republican Party vets potential replacements for disgraced former Democratic Attorney General Marc Dann, three more top-tier candidates have signaled they don't plan to run. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:02:26 GMT)
Lawyer steps up for polygamous sect
The lawyer who regularly stands before TV cameras to defend a polygamous sect gets some praise for speaking up for what many consider an unpopular cause. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:45:34 GMT)
(AP) -- Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline is running for re-election to the post.
The former attorney general made the announcement Monday night at a private gathering of supporters. As attorney general and later as district attorney, the anti-abortion Republican has been embroiled in a battle against Planned Parenthood for alleged late-term abortions. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:57:49 GMT)
Kline to run for Johnson County district attorney
Saying he has a passion for justice, District Attorney Phill Kline announced Monday that he would be a candidate to retain his job as Johnson County’s top law enforcement officer. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:00:08 GMT)
Attorney defends alleged suspended license
An Arkansas attorney facing disbarment proceedings in his home state is trying to convince a federal magistrate judge in Knoxville to let him represent a Blount County couple accused of tax evasion. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:08:05 GMT)
Kline in the race for full term as Johnson County district attorney
Saying he has a passion for justice, District Attorney Phill Kline announced Monday that he would be a candidate to retain his job as Johnson County's top law enforcement officer. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:08:35 GMT)
Attorney general says mentally ill should not get guns
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper says patients who are ruled mentally ill by the courts should not be able to obtain guns. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:22:59 GMT)
Lawyer admits sex after client's divorce
A Marksville lawyer who reported himself to the bar after sleeping with a client one day after handling her divorce will not face suspension from practicing law, the Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:50:40 GMT)
Trial attorney gets three years for tax evasion
A Tallulah trial attorney has been sentenced in federal court on tax evasion and filing false corporate and personal income tax returns. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:23:01 GMT)
Attorney: Committee overstepped authority
NORWALK - Two opinions from City Attorney Robert Maslan state that Common Council member Mike Geake's committee overstepped its role in asking Health Director Tim Callahan to fund an environmental consultant to study a contaminated Platt Street property in East Norwalk. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:00:55 GMT)
Lawyer charges OPEC violates antitrust laws
A Miami lawyer is suing OPEC over the skyrocketing price of oil. Attorney Larry Klayman claims in the lawsuit filed Monday that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries is violating U.S. antitrust laws by fixing oil prices. Klayman wants a Miami federal judge to stop that from happening. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:11:40 GMT)
PEOPLE: S.J. pro bono attorney lauded
Legal Services of New Jersey presented Harry F. Schmoll the Equal Justice Medal for his work as a volunteer attorney for South Jersey Legal Services. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:22:16 GMT)
Felons don't have rights to public records, Attorney General says
Felons who have not had their civil rights restored should not have the same rights to public records that others have, state Attorney General... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:33:06 GMT)
County attorney Gledhill to retire
Geof Gledhill, Orange County government's attorney for more than 30 years, will retire in December, the county announced Monday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:45:29 GMT)
Township company sued by state attorney general
The Ohio Attorney General's Office in late May charged a West Chester Twp. gutter installation company with violating multiple counts of state consumer law. The lawsuit, filed against The Gutter Champ in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, claimed the company used high-pressure tactics to sell gutter installations and other home improvement services to consumers in and around Hamilton, ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:48:42 GMT)
Lawyer gets 2 months for insurance fraud
A Center City personal-injury lawyer was sentenced to two months in prison yesterday for obtaining an insurance settlement on behalf of two undercover FBI agents posing as injured patients. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:49:39 GMT)
LAWYER FIRED OVER A KISS WANTS $90M
A successful lawyer whose career took a nose-dive after he was fired for kissing a colleague has planted a $90 million lawsuit on his old firm for allegedly trashing his reputation after his termination. Jeremy Pitcock lobbed the suit at Kasowitz... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:52:53 GMT)
Gangland lawyer charges dropped
Charges against Melbourne gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson of giving false evidence to the Australian Crime Commission have been dropped. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:33:32 GMT)
Center City lawyer sentenced in fraud case
A Center City lawyer was sentenced yesterday to two months in prison for pursuing fraudulent claims on behalf of two purported car-accident victims who turned out to be FBI undercover agents, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis D. Lappen. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:51:44 GMT)
Attorney general tries to set execution date
Attorney General Troy King has asked the state Supreme Court to set an execution date for James Callahan, who has lived on death row 25 years for the 1982 murder of a Jacksonville woman. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:08:00 GMT)
The lawyer who became polygamist group's voice
SALT LAKE CITY -- The lawyer who stands before TV cameras to defend the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is praised by some for speaking up for the polygamous sect. Utah's attorney general, however, calls him a "lackey" for the sect. Of his recent work for Texas members of church who live at the Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado, Rod Parker replies, "They really ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:59:39 GMT)
Zeltser has been taking seized tablets for 15 years - lawyer
MINSK. June 10 (Interfax) - Dmitry Goryachko, defense lawyer for U.S. citizen Emanuel Zeltser, currently detained in Belarus, has received documents from the United States, which deal with the medicines seized from his client as he was detained in Minsk. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:06:37 GMT)
Phila. lawyer from insurance sting sentenced
A Philadelphia personal-injury lawyer who was caught in an insurance fraud sting was sentenced in U.S. District Court Monday to two months in prison, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia said. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:19:33 GMT)
Lawyer: Titans' Fowler, a former Cowboy, under NFL investigation
By JOE EDWARDS NASHVILLE -- Tennessee Titans linebacker Ryan Fowler is under investigation by the NFL in connection with an apparent steroids case, Fowler's lawyer said Monday. Peter Ginsberg said that Fowler was notified late last week that he faces suspension. Fowler played with the Dallas Cowboys from 2004 through 2006. The lawyer said he assumes the investigation stems from the death last ... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:58:34 GMT)
NY attorney general says Verizon, Sprint, TW Cable will block Internet sites with child porn
ALBANY, N.Y. - Internet providers Verizon, Sprint and Time Warner Cable have agreed to block access to child pornography and eliminate the material from their servers, New York's attorney general said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:06:54 GMT)
Attorney General McCollum Has Cardiac Stent Implanted
TAMPA - State Attorney General Bill McCollum had a cardiac stent implanted today to improve blood flow, according to a spokeswoman. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:11:46 GMT)
Attorney general sues company offering service dogs for diabetics
JEFFERSON CITY | The attorney general’s office says consumers are getting ripped off by a mid-Missouri company claiming to train service dogs for people with diabetes. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:24:24 GMT)
Fidentia boss' lawyer quits
Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown's lawyer withdrew unexpectedly from the case on Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:55:48 GMT)
Patrick picks Worcester attorney to be district court judge
BOSTON - Gov. Deval Patrick has nominated a veteran Worcester attorney to be a judge at the Leominster District Court. Mark Noonan is a graduate of UMass-Boston and Suffolk... (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:32:14 GMT)
Patrick picks Worcester attorney to be district court judge
Gov. Deval Patrick has nominated a veteran Worcester attorney to be a judge at the Leominster District Court. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:35:46 GMT)
Russia Drops Criminal Probe Of US Media Organization - Lawyer
MOSCOW (AFP)--Russian prosecutors have dropped a high-profile criminal case against the local head of U.S. media training organization Internews, a lawyer for the group told AFP on Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:41:59 GMT)
Mayor Kilpatrick withdraws legal bill for city attorney
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's aides on Tuesday withdrew requests that taxpayers pay up to $33,000 for legal representation of a city attorney embroiled in the $8.4 million whistle-blower scandal. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:39:49 GMT)
Florida Attorney General remains hospitalized after heart stent inserted
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is resting at an Orlando hospital after having a surgical procedure to have an arterial stent inserted. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:51:06 GMT)
Former Rockwall County district attorney convicted of theft 2:47 PM CT
A Dallas County jury took just over 30 minutes today to convict former Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow of theft by a public servant, his second criminal conviction in less than three months. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:06:20 GMT)
Lucinda Smith named managing attorney at Legal Aid Society
Lucinda Smith, director of the Nashville Pro Bono Program, has been named managing attorney of the Nashville office of the Legal Aid Society. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 19:23:58 GMT)
Charges against gangland lawyer dropped
MELBOURNE gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's criminal trial collapsed yesterday when the star witness against her suffered memory loss in court. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:00 GMT)
Attorney general recuperating from procedure
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is resting at an Orlando hospital after having a surgical procedure to have an arterial stent inserted in his heart. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:00:45 GMT)
Lawyer: NFL asked to talk to LB Fowler
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Titans linebacker Ryan Fowler is under investigation by the NFL in connection with an apparent steroids case, Fowler’s lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:37:09 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Soap Companies Over Cancer Threat
California's attorney general has accused several manufacturers of failing to warn of a potentially cancer-causing chemical in their soaps. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:50:19 GMT)
Attorney Found Guilty Of Theft
PORTLAND (NEWS CENTER) -- An attorney who worked at a prestigious Maine law firm has admitted stealing money from the firm and from clients. (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:41:50 GMT)
Lawyer Questions Visit To School By Muslim Cleric
Saying the public schools could be accused of advocating a specific religion, a lawyer says he is investigating an invitation to a Muslim cleric to speak by students at Urbana High School. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:06:58 GMT)
Jose Canseco's former attorney suing former-MLB slugger
Jose Canseco's former attorney is suing the retired baseball star, accusing him of being a major-league deadbeat. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:03:06 GMT)
No Info Exchanged Between Lynch's Attorney, District Attorney
The attorney for Bills tailback Marshawn Lynch sat down with the Erie County District Attorney's office Monday, but he gave no information about the hit-and-run accident involving Lynch's vehicle last weekend. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:04:30 GMT)
Former attorney for Jose Canseco files lawsuit against retired slugger, saying he was not paid
MIAMI - The former attorney for Jose Canseco said he has sued the retired baseball star for not making payments. Attorney Robert Saunooke said Tuesday the former slugger didn't pay him for five years of work. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:20:03 GMT)
Canseco's former lawyer suing retired major leaguer for not making payments
MIAMI - The former lawyer for Jose Canseco said he has sued the retired baseball star for not making payments. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:25:00 GMT)
Canseco's former lawyer suing retired major leaguer
The former attorney for Jose Canseco said Tuesday that he has sued the retired baseball star for not paying him. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:47:40 GMT)
Canseco's former attorney suing retired slugger
The former attorney for Jose Canseco said he has sued the retired baseball star for not making payments. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:51:26 GMT)
Canseco's former lawyer suing retired major leaguer for not paying him
MIAMI - The former lawyer for Jose Canseco said Tuesday that he has sued the retired baseball star for not paying him. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:17:00 GMT)
Attorney General sued by lawyer over lack of casino liquor licenses
The Soaring Eagle Casino, along with the 18 tribal casinos in Michigan, is allowed to sell alcohol without a liquor license. But each may face some opposition. Patrick Devlin, a lawyer and employee of the Michigan Gaming Control Board, has sued Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox to force him to require the state's tribal casinos to obtain liquor licenses. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:58:42 GMT)
Rock Musical Attorney for the Damned Closes Off-Broadway June 11
The Off-Broadway production of Denis Woychuk's Attorney for the Damned pleads its final case at the Kraine Theatre June 11. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:03:00 GMT)
Convicted double murderer attacks lawyer before sentencing
MINNEAPOLIS -- A convicted double murderer punched and tackled his lawyer in the courtroom before he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:12:19 GMT)
Courtroom mayhem: Double killer attacks his lawyer before sentencing
Revelle Loving was found guilty of killing his ex-girlfriend and her boyfriend. He attacked his lawyer as he was being led into court. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:28:50 GMT)
Lawyer defends Faeldon, other Magdalo men's decision to stay on trial
MANILA, Philippines - The lawyer of escaped Marine Capt Nicanor Faeldon on Wednesday defended her client's and other Magdalo soldiers' decision not to change plea and continue their fight against the charges filed against them. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 04:37:31 GMT)
Attorney: Police violated law
An attorney whose findings resulted in the temporary shutdown of the Detroit Police firearms unit wants murder charges against his client dismissed because of what he called a "police cover-up." (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:25:19 GMT)
Center City lawyer sentenced in fraud case
A Center City lawyer was sentenced yesterday to two months in prison for pursuing fraudulent claims on behalf of two purported car-accident victims who turned out to be FBI undercover agents, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Louis D. Lappen. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:38:05 GMT)
US attorney general 'optimistic' of Russian arms dealer extradition
US Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Wednesday he was "very optimistic" that alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout will be extradited from Thailand to face terrorism charges. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:45:15 GMT)
Jose Canseco's former attorney suing ex-MLB slugger
Jose Canseco's former attorney is suing the retired baseball star, accusing him of being a major-league deadbeat. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:20:59 GMT)
US attorney general urges prompt extradition of alleged Russian arms dealer from Thailand
The United States has a strong case against alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout and is optimistic he will be extradited from Thailand promptly, the U.S. attorney general said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:02:00 GMT)
Thailand: US Attorney General Urges Prompt Extradition Of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer From Thailand
BANGKOK, THAILAND: The United States has a strong case against alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout and is optimistic he will be extradited from Thailand promptly, the U.S. attorney general said Wednesday (11 June). (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:51:10 GMT)
Alleged Niger Delta Rebel's Treason Trial Adjourned - Lawyer
LAGOS (AFP)--A Nigerian court has adjourned to next month the treason trial of a suspected Niger Delta rebel leader to enable the prosecutors to provide more evidence in the case, his defense lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:41:34 GMT)
Fritzl daughter in Austrian incest case reunited with family: lawyer
The 19-year-old daughter of Josef Fritzl, whose hospitalisation in April brought to light a shocking Austrian incest case, has been reunited with her family, their lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:38:40 GMT)
Durham investigators say man posed as lawyer
Jeffrey Robson is not a licensed lawyer, but investigators say he has been masquerading as one in the Triangle and Ohio. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:43:39 GMT)
County fires lawyer in benefits dispute
The director of the Monmouth County freeholder board said she fired an assistant county counsel after the lawyer did not resolve a dispute over $165,000 in health and pension benefits he received to which he was not entitled. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:51:19 GMT)
Suspect in murder of Cebu lawyer arrested
CEBU CITY, Philippines -- The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested the suspected gunman in the ambush-killing here last month of lawyer Richard William Sison. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:32:06 GMT)
Prominent law firm sues attorney for Jindal over Coushatta scandal
The firm of one the nation’s most prominent lawyers has filed a lawsuit against Jimmy Faircloth, the chief attorney for Gov. Bobby Jindal. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:47:11 GMT)
Attorney to speak to Democratic Women
BENTONVILLE — Fayetteville attorney Steve Clark, the former Arkansas Attorney General who announced in April he’s a candidate for Fayetteville mayor, will be the guest speaker at the June 23 meeting of Benton County Democratic Women. (Benton County Daily Record) (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:20:38 GMT)
Attorney files another suit against jail
BENTONVILLE — A Rogers attorney filed another lawsuit Tuesday concerning whether the Benton County Jail can incarcerate someone on an immigration hold without showing any authority for the hold. Ken Swindle filed the suit on Tuesday against the Benton County Sheriff ’s Office in U.S. District Court in Fayetteville on behalf of Ricardo Roman. (Benton County Daily Record) (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:22:54 GMT)
Madonna denies hiring divorce lawyer
Pop superstar Madonna has blasted rumours she has hired a divorce lawyer to end her marriage to moviemaker Guy Ritchie. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:25:05 GMT)
Baltovich's lawyer pans police interview of Bernado
The lawyer for a Toronto man cleared in a 1990 murder thinks a newly-released video shows the police did a "dreadful" job of interviewing sex killer Paul Bernardo. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:31:16 GMT)
Fritzl daughter in Austrian incest case reunited with family: lawyer
The 19-year-old daughter of Josef Fritzl, whose hospitalisation in April brought to light a shocking Austrian incest case, has been reunited with her family, their lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:03:26 GMT)
Attorney general settles with prepaid phone card companies
Attorney General Bill McCollum reached a settlement with several prepaid and long-distance phone card companies accused of duping customers, including St. Petersburg-based Cristel Telecommunications, LLC. His office says the settlement will start industrywide reforms for Florida consumers. Companies targeted will... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:30:54 GMT)
Attorney hired to oppose City Council's effort to oust Mayor Kilpatrick
DETROIT -- Robert A. Sedler, a civil rights attorney and Wayne State University law professor, has been retained as a special counsel by the city law department to fight the City Council's efforts to remove the mayor from office, Sedler confirmed Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:18:29 GMT)
Cordray would make superb attorney general, Strickland says
On the steps of the Statehouse today, Gov. Ted Strickland, right, endorsed state Treasurer Richard Cordray to run for attorney general this fall. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:02:24 GMT)
Governor endorses state treasurer for attorney general
Gov. Ted Strickland endorsed state Treasurer Richard Cordray for Ohio attorney general, hoping that the five-time Jeopardy! champion with a boyish face and a squeaky clean reputation can convince voters that the Democrats deserve to hold the office. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:45:05 GMT)
Cunningham lawyer moves to delay trial
The lawyer for indicted job-training executive Ramona Cunningham says he needs more time to prepare for her federal fraud trial scheduled to begin in Davenport later this month. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:47:35 GMT)
Lawyer: French Daredevil Should Be 'Applauded' For Climb
The lawyer for one of the two men who scaled The New York Times building last week says his client should be honored -- not prosecuted -- by New York City officials. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:17:28 GMT)
Cunningham's attorney asks for delay in CIETC trial
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - An attorney for former CIETC CEO Ramona Cunningham has asked for a delay in her upcoming trial in a pay scandal at the defunct government-funded job agency. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:30:13 GMT)
Lawyer: NYC should honor Times climber
A French daredevil who scaled a 52-story Manhattan skyscraper in the name of global warming should be honored by New York City, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:34:55 GMT)
Lawyer: NYC should honor French skyscraper climber
A French daredevil in trouble for scaling a skyscraper to press for action on global warming should be honored instead of prosecuted, his lawyer said Wednesday. Alain Robert, one of two men who climbed the 52-story New York Times building on the same day last week, appeared in Manhattan court on misdemeanor charges that could land him in jail for up to a year. In 1977, mountain climber George ... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:02:26 GMT)
Accused lawyer blames associate in fen-phen case
Testifying in his defense, suspended lawyer William Gallion today blamed a junior associate for failing to tell Melbourne Mills Jr. the final amount of the $200 million settlement in Kentucky's fen-phen case. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:21:18 GMT)
Lawyer: NYC should honor French skyscraper climber
A French daredevil in trouble for scaling a skyscraper to press for action on global warming should be honored instead of prosecuted, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:29:44 GMT)
LAWYER: BUILDING CLIMBER SHOULD BE HONORED
A French daredevil who scaled a 52-story Manhattan skyscraper in the name of global warming should be honored by New York City, his lawyer said Wednesday. Alain Robert appeared in Manhattan court on misdemeanor charges that could land him in jail... (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:36:34 GMT)
Legal assistant accused of stealing from Stuart attorney
A 37-year-old legal assistant is in jail today accused of helping herself to more than $15,000 from the Stuart attorney for whom she worked. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:51:52 GMT)
Attorney faces Monday response deadline in NPS lawsuit
A federal judge has set a Monday response deadline for an attorney representing parents and students in a lawsuit against Norman Public Schools.Attorney Alexander Bednar of Oklahoma City filed the lawsuit Nov. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:52:54 GMT)
Attorney General Abbott Warns Consumers to Avoid Cashing Bogus Checks
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has learned about a new scam involving fake checks that resemble consumer refund checks issued under the OAG's settlement with EMO Corp. Mock checks and letters (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:09:56 GMT)
Attorney wants some charges dropped in ID theft case
COLUMBIA, S.C. - An attorney for a Montana woman accused of stealing the identity of a South Carolina woman in order to get into an Ivy League school has asked a judge to dismiss two fraud counts. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 19:39:53 GMT)
Police: Lawyer slain in Tel Aviv blast
A car bomb blast in central Tel Aviv Wednesday killed a prominent Israeli lawyer, police said, in what they called a criminal bombing and not an attack by Palestinian militants. (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:19:39 GMT)
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