Attorney News Jul 2008
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N.Ky. lawyer joins racing commission
FORT MITCHELL – Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Fort Mitchell lawyer Burr Travis, a long-time thoroughbred horse owner and breeder, to a retooled panel that oversees the state’s horse industry. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:39:11 GMT)
Slaying suspect Nicholas Sheley seeks private defense attorney
Rock Falls man suspected in 8 deaths appears in Galesburg courtroom The Rock Falls, Ill., man suspected in the late June slayings of eight people in Illinois and Missouri is seeking a private attorney to represent him in one of the killings, he said in a brief court hearing Thursday afternoon. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:49:39 GMT)
Lawyer 'may avoid prison'
DISGRACED lawyer Josephine Pepe was today told that she may avoid a jail term, despite being found guilty of attempting to pervert the course of justice. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:00:00 GMT)
Detroit City Council aide may have attorney
DETROIT -- A veteran city attorney said Thursday he likely will represent a Detroit City Council aide reportedly caught on videotape accepting a payment from a city contractor. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:18:25 GMT)
$5 late fee judge imposed on attorney is nullified on appeal
The 4th District Court of Appeal has granted a request by the Riverside County district attorney's office to drop a $5 fine imposed by a judge against a prosecutor who was late for a hearing. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:16:20 GMT)
Lawyer sees victory in ruling on wiretapping
An Oregon lawyer on Thursday claimed a "major victory" in a federal lawsuit challenging President Bush's authority to eavesdrop on Americans without following wiretap laws established by Congress. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:12:46 GMT)
Phila. lawyer arrives in Vienna for envoy post
The new U.S. ambassador to Austria has arrived in Vienna and says he hopes to enhance the bonds of friendship between the two countries. David Girard-diCarlo, a prominent Philadelphia lawyer and Republican fund-raiser, replaces Susan McCaw, who left the post early. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:44:19 GMT)
Phila. lawyer arrives in Vienna for envoy post
The new U.S. ambassador to Austria has arrived in Vienna and says he hopes to enhance the bonds of friendship between the two countries. David Girard-diCarlo, a Philadelphia lawyer and Republican fund-raiser, replaces Susan McCaw, who left the post early. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:33:43 GMT)
Attorney general launches gas price inquiry
An expert on oil pricing and economics has advised Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway that there's something "extraordinary" happening in Jefferson County to push gasoline prices 30 cents to 40 cents higher than in surrounding counties. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:59:23 GMT)
Young paid lawyer to aid campaign head
WASHINGTON -- Of the more than $1 million in legal fees spent by U.S. Rep. Don Young to defend in a federal criminal inquiry this past year, about $35,000 went toward a lawyer to represent his campaign manager in the same investigation. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:06:39 GMT)
Israel can raze attacker's home - attorney general
Source: Reuters by Joseph Nasr JERUSALEM, June 4 (Reuters) - An Israeli government proposal to demolish homes of Palestinians from Arab East Jerusalem who attack Israelis is legally viable, Israel's attorney- ... (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:43:35 GMT)
Serena Layoun, 54; attorney, volunteer and advocate for children
Whether it was advocating for abused and neglected children, teaching adults to read or staging a sit-in to establish a day care center at a college campus, Serena Layoun tried to make the world a better place. Ms. Layoun, a lawyer with the Child Advocacy Unit of the San Diego County Public Defender's Office, was known as a bright attorney who was passionate about doing what was best for children. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:14:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Activity ‘maybe went too far'
The lawyer for one of three people charged in a North Carolina rape and kidnapping case that prosecutors have said included satanic ritual said it appears to involve “consensual activity that maybe went too far.” Authorities have charged three people, including two ranking members of the Durham County Democratic Party, in the case they said involved a beating and a rape. Police have released few ... (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:24:10 GMT)
Israel can raze attacker's home: attorney general
An Israeli government proposal to demolish homes of Palestinians from Arab East Jerusalem who attack Israelis is legally viable, Israel's attorney-general wrote in a legal opinion. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:56:46 GMT)
Belgian man no sex maniac, lawyer says
According to his lawyer, Vincent Duval's intense feelings for a 13-year-old girl don't mean he's a pedophile, or a sex maniac, but rather a man whose notion of love may be unacceptable to society. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:58:19 GMT)
Suspected Taiwan e-mail scam enmeshes Buffalo lawyer
The e-mail from Xu Yu, saying he was seeking an American lawyer to collect a debt owed to Taiwan Industries Ltd., sounded so phony that Buffalo attorney Laurence D. Behr said so in a return e-mail. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:04:34 GMT)
Czech supreme attorney returns biofuel case for completion-server
Brno- The Czech Supreme State Attorney's Office (NSZ) has returned the alleged biofuel corruption case involving former members of the opposition Social Democrats (CSSD) for completion, Itnernet daily Tyden.cz reports today. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:17:10 GMT)
I believe he was coerced, says lawyer Americk
KUALA LUMPUR: Americk Singh Sidhu, the lawyer who had prepared the first statutory declaration for private investigator P. Balasubramaniam, is convinced his client was intimidated to retract his declaration alleging the Deputy Prime Minister had a sexual relationship with Altantuya Shaariibuu. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:01:01 GMT)
Israel: Destruction of militants' homes legal, says attorney-general
Israel: Destruction of militants' homes legal, says attorney-general (AKI) - Israeli Attorney-General Menachem Mazuz has told Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and Defence Minister Ehud Barak that there is no constitutional barrier to demolishing the house of a terrorist.However, Mazuz added that there were both local and international legal obstacles and they should be considered, reported ... (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:09:38 GMT)
Detained Pakistani nuclear scientist meets lawyer
ISLAMABAD - Disgraced Pakistani nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan was allowed to meet his lawyer on Friday for the first time since he was detained four years ago, and the lawyer said he hoped to win Khan's freedom soon. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:35:17 GMT)
Contact with lawyer set in motion capture of killing-spree suspect
NEW 9:35 a.m. CHICAGO -- As the hunt wound down for the man suspected in a killing spree that left eight people dead in two states, a disheveled Nicholas T. Sheley walked calmly into a Subway restaurant in suburban St. Louis, asked to use the phone and called his lawyer - all but ensuring his capture. | Video (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:42:54 GMT)
Lawyer calls for Panlilio ouster
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Controversial lawyer Elly Velez Pamatong has urged the Pampanga mayors to use their powers and unite in ousting Governor Eddie Panlilio from the Provincial capitol. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:20:11 GMT)
Opposition lawyer Adaza freed on bail -- report
MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE 2) Opposition lawyer Homobono Adaza, detained on accusation of planning to oust President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, was released on bail Friday evening, DZMM Teleradyo reported. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 17:02:25 GMT)
Nye County Attorney Still Running for Office After DUI
Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett will continue his campaign for District Court Judge, despite being arrested on drunk driving charges. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:29:23 GMT)
Authorities release former county attorney; trial set for Aug. 25
Federal authorities released a former assistant Pottawattamie County Attorney who is awaiting an appeal on convictions of theft and misconduct, after being charged with two federal crimes. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 19:06:51 GMT)
Trump lawyer: benefits outweigh the costs
Donald Trump's lawyer yesterday admitted the tycoon's planned £1bn golf resort would have "significant adverse effects" on the environment. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:19:55 GMT)
Nevada Attorney General seeks to stop payment on money transfer fraud
In an effort to halt the escalating instances of fraud-induced money transfers, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced today that MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. has entered into an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with Nevada and 43 other States and the District of Columbia. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:30:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Second SD was probably made under duress
KUALA LUMPUR: Americk Singh Sidhu, the lawyer who had prepared the first statutory declaration for private investigator P. Balasubramaniam, is convinced his client was intimidated to retract his declaration. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:31:44 GMT)
Attorney wears Purple Heart during trial
EPHRATA - A Grant County deputy prosecuting attorney will be allowed to wear a Purple Heart lapel pin during a DUI trial. The defendant's Moses Lake attorney, Garth Dano, claimed the opposing attorney and pin-wearer Angus Lee is placed in higher esteem with the jurors. (Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:38:07 GMT)
Lawyer: No reason to doubt first statement
KUALA LUMPUR: The lawyer who had taken down the statutory declaration by private investigator P. Balasubramaniam said it was done voluntarily. Americk Singh Sidhu claimed Balasubramaniam had been "intimidated" to change his story within 24 hours. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:05:36 GMT)
Attorney: Joseph Craig Is A Practicing Christian
DURHAM, N.C. -- Just minutes after meeting with his client for the first time, attorney Woody Vann spoke to NBC17 about his client's demeanor and the case ahead. Vann is Joseph Craig's court appointed attorney. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:40:34 GMT)
Attorney Says Imposter Was Caught Up in Ruse
The attorney for William Jakob, the Washington area man who posed as a police officer and federal agent, said his client became caught up in the ruse after he was invited to ride along with Gerald police officers on some raids. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:01:47 GMT)
Bradley opts out of state's attorney race
Decatur attorney Mark Bradley did not file nominating petitions by the Monday deadline to run as an independent candidate for Macon County state's attorney. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:27:55 GMT)
County attorney seeking to postpone murder trial for second suspect in decades-old Weber slaying
Due to the unavailability of a witness and a slate full of first-degree murder trials, the Jasper County Attorney’s Office has proposed re-scheduling Gottlieb William “Junior” Baumann’s first-degree murder trial for December. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:31:24 GMT)
Serb goon afraid U.S. justice: lawyer
The Serbian suspect accused of stomping a college classmate into a coma fled the U.S. because he believes the American justice system is rigged, his lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:53:53 GMT)
State attorney candidates speak about anti-crime proposals
Subcommittees of the Jacksonville Journey, the mayor's anti-crime task force, made six recommendations for reducing violence that directly pertain to the State Attorney's Office. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:41:25 GMT)
Winona County attorney praises grand jury for indictments
WINONA -- The Winona County Attorney praised a grand jury that returned indictments this week against three people in a 23-year-old murder case. "It's not unsolved anymore," said County Attorney Chuck MacLean. "The grand jury did a (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:13:49 GMT)
Serb goon afraid of U.S. justice: lawyer
The Serbian suspect accused of stomping a college classmate into a coma fled the U.S. because he believes the American justice system is rigged, his lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:18:25 GMT)
Phila. lawyer arrives in Vienna for envoy post
The new U.S. ambassador to Austria has arrived in Vienna and says he hopes to enhance the bonds of friendship between the two countries. David Girard-diCarlo, a Philadelphia lawyer and Republican fund-raiser, replaces Susan McCaw, who left the post early. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:21:01 GMT)
Slaying suspects could face death, U.S. attorney says
The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia would not rule out Thursday the possibility that two Army enlisted men who allegedly killed a Huntington minister could face the death penalty. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:23:55 GMT)
Contact with lawyer set in motion capture of killing-spree suspect
CHICAGO -- As the hunt wound down for the man suspected in a killing spree that left eight people dead in two states, a disheveled Nicholas T. Sheley walked calmly into a Subway restaurant in suburban St. Louis, asked to use the phone and called his lawyer - all but ensuring his capture. | Video (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:30:35 GMT)
Attorney: Fugitive in beating case does not trust U.S. justice system
BELGRADE, Serbia -- Miladin Kovacevic, the former Binghamton University basketball player accused of severely beating a fellow student into a coma, fled the country because he does not trust the U.S. justice system, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:48:13 GMT)
Call to Rock Falls attorney preceded Sheley’s arrest
ROCK FALLS - Although the vigilance of a few Granite City bar patrons has been credited for the capture of Nicholas T. Sheley, a Rock Falls attorney sitting 250 miles away might actually have played an equal or greater role. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:08:52 GMT)
Controversial waterslide meets height bylaw: lawyer
North Saanich's lawyer has said new plans for the controversial waterslide at the Panorama Recreation Centre comply with the municipality's height bylaw. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:39:07 GMT)
Lawyer wants statements disallowed in Jaffrie case
ST. CHARLES – The lawyer for the man charged in connection with the Hampshire crash that killed four made arguments in court Wednesday to suppress his client’s statements. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:39:52 GMT)
Christie Brinkley - Brinkley Out For Revenge Says Cooks Lawyer
LATEST: CHRISTIE BRINKLEY's estranged husband PETER COOK's lawyer took a bitter swipe at the former supermodel on Thursday (03Jul08) - insisting she is out for ... (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:03:31 GMT)
Lawyer calls for probe into Corby drug claim
A Bali-based lawyer who worked on the Schapelle Corby case calls for an investigation into fresh claims linking her late father, Michael Corby, to the drug-running trade. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:16:22 GMT)
Lawyer wants probe into Corby claim
Bali-based lawyer wants probe into claims linking Michael Corby to drug-running. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:23:24 GMT)
City lawyer taking the stand when sessions resume
A city lawyer who represented the local Roman Catholic diocese and was later charged during the Ontario Provincial Police's Project Truth probe is next in line to testify at the Cornwall Public Inquiry. Jacques Leduc is scheduled to take the stand when the inquiry resumes July 14. [...] (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:46:20 GMT)
Contact with lawyer set in motion capture of killing-spree suspect
CHICAGO -- As the hunt wound down for the man suspected in a killing spree that left eight people dead in two states, a disheveled Nicholas T. Sheley walked calmly into a Subway restaurant in suburban St. Louis, asked to use the phone and called his lawyer - all but ensuring his capture. | Video (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:13:20 GMT)
Fraud case lawyer is named
A lawyer who was accused of fraudulently taking almost $200,000 from clients has lost a courtroom battle to keep her identity secret. A suppression order preventing the identification of Emma Jane Garnett was lifted in the High Court at Auckland last week. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:14:18 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
Associated Press - July 5, 2008 4:15 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in... (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:25:27 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
Associated Press - July 5, 2008 4:15 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in... (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:26:36 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in Texas. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:35:27 GMT)
Matt Entenza drops out in attorney general race
Posted on Matt Entenza’s website Tuesday, July 18: “While I’m confident that I can win the race for attorney general, obviously in this environment staying in this race would hurt the Democratic Party and the progressive issues we care about so deeply. I have seen this before ... (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:47:25 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
OKLAHOMA CITY -- A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in Austin. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:00:12 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in Austin. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:10:19 GMT)
Disbarred Okla. attorney now auditioning in Austin
A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in Texas. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:27:21 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
Austin (AP) - A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in Texas. A talent agency says Mike Gassaway has been auditioning in the Austin area for commercials and other roles since being disbarred by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. (Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:32:44 GMT)
City attorney, judge getting raises
The Peoria city attorney and Municipal Court judge both will get a bump in their paychecks. The City Council approved the raises without comment in Tuesday's special meeting. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:34:42 GMT)
Slaying suspects could face death, U.S. attorney says
The U.S. attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia would not rule out Thursday the possibility that two Army enlisted men who allegedly killed a Huntington minister could face the death penalty.... (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:38:55 GMT)
Bradley opts out of state's attorney race
Decatur attorney Mark Bradley did not file nominating petitions by the Monday deadline to run as an independent candidate for Macon County state's attorney. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:27:55 GMT)
Rights lawyer in one-man crusade for fairer future
BEIJING: In a small courtyard building a stone’s throw from Tiananmen Square and the political centre of China, veteran rights lawyer Mo Shaoping dreams of the day his nation will be ruled by law and not by men. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:43:43 GMT)
Attorney Says Imposter Was Caught Up in Ruse
The attorney for William Jakob, the Washington area man who posed as a police officer and federal agent, said his client became caught up in the ruse after he was invited to ride along with Gerald police officers on some raids. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:46:48 GMT)
Attorney general position up in air
COLUMBUS: Wanted: one Republican. Extreme righty, moderate, lefty leaning — it doesn't matter. Attorney preferable, but not necessary. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:08:38 GMT)
Lawyer declares McLaren spa saga fine 'void'
Lawyer declares McLaren spy saga fine 'void' (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 07:49:18 GMT)
Chesterfield lawyer defends the alleged 9/11 planner
Chesterfield County lawyer Prescott L. Prince has a record of representing some of the area's worst criminals in his two-decade legal career in Richmond. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 08:34:34 GMT)
UNR sees single attorney as source of employee lawsuits
University of Nevada, Reno officials and their lawyers said Reno attorney Jeff Dickerson is the common denominator for the wave of lawsuits facing the university. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:14:54 GMT)
Toledo lawyer took active role in civic causes
William J. Syring, 90, a Toledo lawyer in practice for a half-century who ran for City Council and the Ohio Court of Appeals, died Friday in Sunset House of respiratory failure. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:32:08 GMT)
Attorney general has new assistant
SALEM — Jake Weigler has returned to state government as an executive assistant to Attorney General Hardy Myers in charge of communications, legislation and other matters. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:18:54 GMT)
Scott Pueschel is top attorney
PORTSMOUTH — Durham resident Scott Pueschel, an attorney at Pierce Atwood LLP, ranks among the top attorneys in the nation for 2008 according to Chambers and Partners, an independent British legal research firm that publishes rankings of the... (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:19:10 GMT)
Lawyer wants statements disallowed in Jaffrie case
ST. CHARLES – The lawyer for the man charged in connection with the Hampshire crash that killed four made arguments in court Wednesday to suppress his client’s statements. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:22:54 GMT)
Disbarred attorney seeking acting roles
A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney who had his law license taken away last month is now seeking work as an actor in Texas. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 13:28:38 GMT)
Ex-Bangladesh PM's son gets court exemption: lawyer
A court in Bangladesh on Sunday declared the eldest son and heir apparent of former premier Khaleda Zia too ill to appear in court, his lawyer said. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 14:34:30 GMT)
UNR under investigation by Nevada Attorney General's office
RENO (AP) - The University of Nevada, Reno is under investigation by the Nevada Attorney General's office for allegations of criminal activity made by several plaintiffs in lawsuits against the school. (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:55:41 GMT)
Lawyer: A-Rod's Wife Filing for Divorce
Attorney blames the split on the Yankee star's 'long period of infidelity.' (Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:26:04 GMT)
Ariz. U.S. attorney denies Renzi probe pressure
Arizona's U.S. Attorney Diane Humetewa says she was never pressured by the Bush administration to drop an investigation of Arizona Republican Rep. Rick Renzi, as was rumored shortly after the president nominated her for her post. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:36:35 GMT)
Cynthia Rodriguez's Divorce Lawyer: Madonna Was Final Straw
Cynthia Rodriguez will file divorce papers from her estranged husband A-Rod first thing Monday morning in Miami, her lawyer Earle Lilly confirms to Usmagazine.com. "I'm sure you've heard rumors of the relationship he's had with Madonna - that's the straw that broke the camel's back," Lilly tells Us. "She's been fighting these terrible, demonic problems for two years and they don't go away." ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:45:23 GMT)
Man suspected of acting as unlicensed lawyer in Denver
DENVER, Colorado — The U.S. attorney for Utah has been assigned to investigate a man accused of misrepresenting himself as a lawyer in federal courts. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:21:38 GMT)
Man suspected of acting as unlicensed lawyer in Denver
DENVER, Colorado — The U.S. attorney for Utah has been assigned to investigate a man accused of misrepresenting himself as a lawyer in federal courts. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:28:55 GMT)
Advisory groups may still be subject to law, attorney says
An attorney with Bernstein Shur has issued an opinion that the actions and records of municipal advisory committees "are very likely to be considered public." (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:45:21 GMT)
Lawyer argues against jailing Dench
FORMER North Melbourne premiership captain David Dench should not face jail after he was found guilty of defrauding a university, his lawyer says. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:25:00 GMT)
Attorney general race heats up on YouTube
JEFFERSON CITY | Although the real battle will be waged on TV and in mailboxes, one skirmish is already under way among Democrats vying to be Missouri’s next attorney general. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:02:01 GMT)
Attorney general race heats up on YouTube
JEFFERSON CITY | Although the real battle will be waged on TV and in mailboxes, one skirmish is already under way among Democrats vying to be Missouri's next attorney general. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:06:34 GMT)
Lawyer In State Attorney's Office Faces 2nd DUI Charge
A lawyer at the state attorney's office in Clearwater has been charged with driving under the influence for a second time. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:15:46 GMT)
Milwaukee tax attorney ordered to court
Milwaukee attorney Robert Bernhoft, who has gained notoriety for his involvement in high-profile tax litigation, has been ordered to appear in federal court in August as part of an Internal Revenue Service investigation into a former agent-turned-tax challenger. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:21:51 GMT)
Bradley opts out of state's attorney race
Decatur attorney Mark Bradley did not file nominating petitions by the Monday deadline to run as an independent candidate for Macon County state's attorney. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:57:55 GMT)
Attorney general & dzongda appointed
7 July, 2008 - His Majesty the King, by warrant under his hand and seal, appointed the attorney general and the Chukha dzongda on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:47:37 GMT)
County attorney hopefuls to debate
The two Democrats vying to unseat Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas this fall will hold their first debate on Tuesday night at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:51:53 GMT)
UNR Under Investigation by Nevada Attorney General's Office
The University of Nevada, Reno is under investigation over allegations by several plaintiffs in lawsuits against the school. The Nevada Attorney General's office probe began after plaintiffs met with Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto in April. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:25:41 GMT)
Edwardsville attorney forms firm, invests in wine bar
Forming a new law firm in downtown Edwardsville just made sense to Randy Gori. After years of arguing asbestos cases in Alton, he has formed a new firm with fellow attorney Barry Julian that will soon relocate by the Madison County Courthouse. The move will bring Gori closer to his other business interest, Erato on Main, a wine bar where Gori is also a partner. He talked about his upcoming move ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:02:34 GMT)
DLA sends in lawyer to save Saudi practice
DLA Piper has sent one of its legal directors to Riyadh to become its local sponsor after its alliance with Saudi firm Abdulaziz Al-Fahad came to an end last week (The Lawyer, 30 June). ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:41:15 GMT)
Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright wants lawyer to represent him for free
Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright is searching for a lawyer to represent him for free in his fight to be cleared of murdering five prostitutes in 2006. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:59:02 GMT)
The tone makes the attorney general
The cabinet's decision yesterday - to reject Justice Minister Daniel Friedmann's proposal to establish a governmental inquiry committee into why transcripts of wiretaps were not given to the defense in Haim Ramon's trial, and instead to ask the state comptroller to examine this issue - does not obviate the need for discussion on the document that Attorney General Menachem Mazuz submitted to ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 09:00:20 GMT)
Irving Kator, 88; Lawyer represented federal workers
Irving Kator, a Washington lawyer who specialized in employment law involving federal employees, died June 3 of a heart attack in Paris on his way to Berlin. He collapsed in an airport and died shortly afterward at Jean Verdier Hospital. He was 88. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:14:28 GMT)
District attorney talks up third term
Despite a stretch of imploded prosecutions and courtroom setbacks, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis isn't hunkering down. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:19:59 GMT)
Lawyer wants statements disallowed in Jaffrie case
ST. CHARLES – The lawyer for the man charged in connection with the Hampshire crash that killed four made arguments in court Wednesday to suppress his client’s statements. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:36:53 GMT)
Fidentia boss's lawyer withdraws
Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown's lawyer withdrew unexpectedly in the Cape Town Regional Court on Tuesday, citing Brown's lack of funds. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:12:51 GMT)
District attorney talks up third term
Despite a stretch of imploded prosecutions and courtroom setbacks, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis isn't hunkering down. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:02:54 GMT)
Tacoma judge tells wordy lawyer to be brief
A federal judge in Tacoma has told a Vancouver lawyer his lawsuit is too long at 465 pages. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:12:36 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Pat Meehan to resign, may run for Pa. governor
U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan announced today he is stepping down as the top federal prosecutor for the eastern part of Pennsylvania amid indications that he is positioning himself for a possible run for governor in 2010. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:25:40 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Says He'll Retire
U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan's office says he is resigning. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:53:27 GMT)
Ontario attorney general to make announcement in Truscott case
TORONTO - Attorney General Chris Bentley will make an announcement today regarding compensation in the Steven Truscott case. Last August, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled Truscott not guilty in the 1959 rape and murder of 12-year-old Lynne Harper near Clinton, Ont. [...] (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:16:30 GMT)
Attorney: Foley to settle lawsuit for $5.5 million
Former Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to settle his lawsuit for $5.5 million against a police officer who shot him while off-duty two years ago, ending his pro football career, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:19:17 GMT)
Sidley Austin Promotes Competition Lawyer in Europe
BRUSSELS, Belgium----David Went, an EU and UK competition lawyer based in Sidley Austin*'s London office, is among nine associates to have been elevated to counsel as of July 1. Mr. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:20:00 GMT)
Pittsburgh attorney appointed new U.S. magistrate judge
The U.S. District Court in Pittsburgh has appointed a Pittsburgh attorney to become the newest U.S. magistrate judge. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:24:41 GMT)
Sidley Austin Promotes Competition Lawyer in Europe
David Went, an EU and UK competition lawyer based in Sidley Austin*´s London office, is among (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:29:00 GMT)
Simon Mann sentenced to 34 years in prison, lawyer says he was 'cheated'
A defence lawyer told Channel 4 News that Simon Mann was "cheated into telling the truth". Fabian Ngurma, the defence lawyer for six of the men tried alongside Simon Mann, said that "there have been many gaps in the judicial process." (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:35:14 GMT)
Messina memo was vague: Drabinsky lawyer
TORONTO — The lawyer for Livent Inc. co-founder Garth Drabinsky suggested Monday a key memo written by Livent's former chief financial officer was so vague that it did not alert senior executives an accounting fraud was under way at the company. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 18:45:29 GMT)
Attorney: Foley to settle lawsuit for $5.5 million
SAN DIEGO ---- Former Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to a $5.5 million settlement in his lawsuit against a police officer who shot him while off-duty two years ago, ending his pro football career, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:38:33 GMT)
Attorney: Foley to settle lawsuit for $5.5 million
SAN DIEGO ---- Former Chargers linebacker Steve Foley has agreed to a $5.5 million settlement in his lawsuit against a police officer who shot him while off-duty two years ago, ending his pro football career, his attorney said Monday. Foley stru (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:39:38 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Who Developed Anti-Gang Initiative To Resign
U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan is resigning. He's expected to make a formal announcement at a news conference later this afternoon. Meehan was appointed by President George W. Bush. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:46:13 GMT)
Meehan resigns as U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan, who as chief prosecutor for southeastern Pennsylvania cracked down on government corruption in Philadelphia, announced his resignation on Monday. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:00:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Brinkley Wants Cook In Kids' Lives
Christie Brinkley's lawyer said she has no plans to parent her children alone, and wants Peter Cook to have visitation rights. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 20:21:47 GMT)
Attorney Wants Different Prosecutor To Investigate Shooting Of Teen
ST. PETERSBURG - The attorney representing the family of a teenager fatally shot by a St. Petersburg police officer is asking the governor's office to assign a prosecutor other than the local one to investigate the incident. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:13:31 GMT)
Fishermen prosecution wasteful and unfair: lawyer
A lawyer for Indonesian fishermen accused of illegally fishing in Australian waters says the way the cases are being prosecuted is hugely wasteful and unfair. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:36:23 GMT)
Madonna - Lawyer Madonna Had An Affair Of The Heart With Rodriguez
MADONNA had an "affair of the heart" with baseball star ALEX RODRIGUEZ, according to a divorce lawyer hired by the baseball player's ex-wife. Following mounting ... (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:05:23 GMT)
Man escapes jail by taking lawyer as hostage
Investigators said Richard Hudson and his lawyer returned to the Madison County Jail from a civil hearing when Hudson put a knife to the lawyer's throat. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:02:31 GMT)
Police: Client bound attorney, stole his SUV
Police say a client tied up an Anderson attorney and then stole his SUV. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:14:21 GMT)
Wash. judge tells verbose lawyer to make it snappy
A federal judge in Tacoma has told a lawyer he needs to make it snappy. (Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:54:23 GMT)
Wash. state judge uses limerick to show verbose lawyer how to make 465-page lawsuit snappy
TACOMA, Wash. - A federal judge in Tacoma has told a lawyer he needs to make it snappy. Judge Ronald Leighton balked at a 465-page lawsuit that made its way onto his desk. He invoked a rarely used rule that requires a "short and plain statement" of allegations. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:04:04 GMT)
Police: Client abducts Anderson attorney
ANDERSON — Police say a client tied up Anderson attorney Thomas Hamer and then stole his SUV. Anderson police are looking for the client, identified as 52-year-old Richard L. Hudson. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:46:12 GMT)
Sulpicio lawyer moves to inhibit BMI execs from probe
A lawyer for Sulpicio Lines, Inc. on Tuesday moved to inhibit two officials of the Board of Marine Inquiry that is investigating the tragedy brought by capsizing of the shipping lines' M/V Princess of the Stars late last month. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:17:32 GMT)
Texas attorney general tells school districts to pay for teacher benefits
AUSTIN – Attorney General Greg Abbott has sided with the Legislature in a $100 million dispute between the state and school districts over which should pay for teacher benefits stemming from a salary increase approved two years ago. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:44:49 GMT)
Meehan to Step Down as U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan -- named by President Bush as chief prosecutor for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania nearly seven years ago -- announced his resignation Monday. Meehan said at a Monday afternoon news conference that he plans to go into private practice after his last day, July 15. Meehan has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Pennsylvania governor in 2010, but he said ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 02:59:45 GMT)
Lawyer Contestant Tells All About 'The Bachelorette'
For the past seven weeks, America has tuned in every Monday night to watch Dallas real estate lawyer Jeremy Anderson compete for lasting love on the reality show "The Bachelorette." But last week, bachelorette DeAnna Pappas sent Anderson packing. Now Anderson talks about the behind-the-scenes happenings that only a lawyer could appreciate, such as going over the extensive contract with the ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:01:17 GMT)
Police say client bound attorney, stole SUV
ANDERSON, Ind. - A man tied up his attorney and then stole his SUV on Monday as they were returning to jail from a court date, police said. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:24:13 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan Announces Resignation
U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan announced his resignation on Monday, and a state GOP leader said the prosecutor is preparing to run for governor in 2010. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:29:53 GMT)
Newspaper: Pa. Senate staff helped lawyer targeting reporters
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The state Senate's top Democrat said his staff helped a lawyer who was trying to obtain cell phone numbers of Pennsylvania reporters subpoenaed in an investigation of alleged grand jury secrecy violations, a newspaper has reported. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:07:34 GMT)
High praise as U.S. attorney leaves office
Lehigh Valley officials on Monday lauded U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan for leading a crackdown on drug trafficking and gangs in cities such as Easton, Bethlehem and Allentown. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:24:04 GMT)
Lawyer appointed as U.S. magistrate judge
A Pittsburgh employment lawyer will become a U.S. magistrate judge next month. Cathy Bissoon, 40, will replace retiring Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Francis X. Caiazza. ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:25:53 GMT)
Attorney slated to speak
A local attorney is slated as guest speaker at the next meeting of Parents Helping Parents.The Norman Chapter of Parents Helping Parents meets 7 p.m. Thursday at the Education Center at Norman Regional Hospital, 901 N. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 04:38:43 GMT)
Covington lawyer to run for Division C judge
Covington lawyer Warren Montgomery has announced his candidacy for the Division C judgeship on the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington parishes. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:33:33 GMT)
Tammany lawyer to run in 22nd Judicial District
Madisonville lawyer Patrick E. Moore has announced his candidacy for the Division B judgeship on the 22nd Judicial District Court for St. Tammany and Washington parishes. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:50:00 GMT)
Attorney tied up in Anderson by client; SUV stolen
ANDERSON, Ind. -- Police say a client tied up an Anderson attorney, then stole his sport utility vehicle. Anderson police are looking for the client, identified as 52-year-old Richard L. Hudson. Police didn't release the attorney's name Monday. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:51:52 GMT)
Riverside police chief critical of district attorney's remarks
Riverside Police Chief Russ Leach said Monday he is affronted by District Attorney Rod Pacheco's comment that if Leach's officers fail to enforce a gang injunction, Pacheco would use other law enforcement units to get the job done. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:53:11 GMT)
Monroe Bar honors Fairport lawyer
A Fairport lawyer has won an award from the Monroe County Bar Center for Education. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:07:55 GMT)
A-Rod hires Shaq's divorce attorney
New York Yankee Alex ''A-Rod'' Rodriguez has hired Miami attorney Ira Elegant to represent him in his divorce from wife Cynthia. Elegant also represents Shaquille O'Neal in his split from wife Shaunie. But, Elegant says, it's just coincidence that he landed two of the nation's richest and highest profile athletes: ``Shaq didn't refer him.'' (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:17:43 GMT)
Charges against ex-UN envoy baseless - lawyer
The lawyer of former Philippine Ambassador to the United Nations Lauro Baja Jr. said the racketeering and human trafficking lawsuit filed against his client has no sufficient basis and is only meant to tarnish his reputation. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:29:27 GMT)
Lawyer probed over missing trust funds
A Windsor lawyer has had his licence to practise law suspended pending a hearing into allegations he misappropriated trust funds held on behalf of clients. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:54:59 GMT)
Meehan to resign as U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan announced yesterday that he would step down later this month, a move that would position him to get an early jump as a potential gubernatorial candidate in 2010. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 07:57:50 GMT)
Palestinian attorney general says survives car bomb
Palestinian Attorney General Ahmed al-Moghani said he survived an assassination attempt when his car exploded on Tuesday in the West Bank city of Ramallah. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 10:31:00 GMT)
Lakeland to Hire Lawyer To Argue Train Issues
LAKELAND | The city will likely be adding a weapon in its battle against the likelihood of increased train traffic downtown: a lawyer. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:13:27 GMT)
Police say client bound attorney, stole SUV
Anderson police are looking for a jail inmate who escaped after holding a knife to his attorney's throat and stealing his SUV on the way back to jail from a hearing in Indianapolis. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:31:05 GMT)
Police say client bound attorney, stole SUV
ANDERSON, Ind. - A man tied up his attorney and then stole his SUV on Monday as they were returning to jail from a hearing in Indianapolis, police said. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:38:02 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer's new career isn't much of a change
If you can't make it as a lawyer, go into acting. Clearly. Disbarred Oklahoma City attorney Mike Gassaway isn't allowed to persuade juries, so he's trying to persuade an audience. He's taken up acting in Texas. Nothing big has turned up yet, his agent said, but he's auditioning. Acting might be the right career move for him. You can't get kicked out of acting. The state Supreme Court took away ... (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:44:33 GMT)
Pittsburgh labor attorney appointed fed magistrate
A Pittsburgh-area labor attorney will be the newest federal magistrate to serve in the federal courthouse in the city. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:51:53 GMT)
Inmate steals attorney's SUV
Anderson, Indiana police are looking for a jail inmate who escaped after allegedly holding a knife to his attorney's throat and stealing his SUV on the way back to jail from a hearing in Indianapolis. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:35:01 GMT)
Defence lawyer wants cop fired, charged for testimony ruled 'likely false'
A defence lawyer is calling on the Toronto Police Service to fire one of its officers. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:42:33 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Madonna Had an Affair of the Heart with Alex Rodriguez'
Madonna had an "affair of the heart" with baseball star Alex Rodriguez, according to a divorce lawyer hired by the baseball player's ex-wife. (Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:06:10 GMT)
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