Attorney News Aug 2008
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Melton's Attorney Withdraws from Trial
Jackson mayor Frank Melton is negotiating with local attorney Kenya Martin for representation in his upcoming federal civil right's trial. The lawyer who had worked for the mayor, Buddy Coxwell, filed Monday to withdraw his service. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:04:22 GMT)
Accused rapist's attorney argues all charges should be dropped
Evidence against a New York drifter charged with raping and beating a grandmother in Ponte Vedra Beach should be thrown out because there was no reason to arrest him in the first place, his attorney argued Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:29:08 GMT)
Santa Fe District Attorney's Office could get hazing case
Conflicts of interest force move from Las Vegas, N.M. The alleged violent hazing by Las Vegas, N.M., high-school football players last week at a pre-season camp may end up being handled by the Santa Fe District Attorney's Office. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:36:38 GMT)
City Controller Questioned by FBI about City Attorney
City Controller Laura Chick said Tuesday she had been questioned by the FBI and the U.S. attorney's office about her audit of the workers compensation unit supervised by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo. Chick declined to provide details about the inquiries. Her disclosure came the same day the San Francisco Chronicle, citing anonymous sources, reported the FBI had launched a criminal ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:54:47 GMT)
Student drugged at school case is now in the District Attorney's hands
The district attorney's office is now handling the case involving a student who says he was drugged at school last week. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:03:33 GMT)
Attorney services upped with more trials
With the number of jury trials on the rise in the city of Greenwood, City Council took action Monday night to compensate its attorney for the increased workload. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 06:46:10 GMT)
City controller questioned by FBI about city attorney
LOS ANGELES ---- City Controller Laura Chick said Tuesday she had been questioned by the FBI and the U.S. attorney's office about her audit of the workers' compensation unit supervised by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:01:48 GMT)
Rogers Tax Attorney Receives Eight-Year Sentence
BENTONVILLE - A Rogers tax attorney serving time in federal prison for stealing his clients' money was sentenced to eight years in state prison Monday for defrauding a local bank, said Deputy Prosecutor Drew Ledbetter. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:06:58 GMT)
Thaksin to seek political asylum in Britain: lawyer
Ousted Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will seek political asylum in Britain, claiming that he and his family are not safe in Thailand, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:31:45 GMT)
Kenya: Pattni Lawyer Acted for Libyans
A lawyer who appeared for Goldenberg scandal mastermind Kamlesh Pattni during meetings to explore recovery of his Grand Regency Hotel by the Government also represented a Libyan firm that eventually bought the hotel, it emerged on Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:36:48 GMT)
City attorney post still not filled
It's been almost five months since former City Attorney Clyde Robinson retired from Battle Creek, and the City Commission might still be about a month away from deciding how to fill the city attorney's office in City Hall. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:41:38 GMT)
Thaksin to seek political asylum in Britain: lawyer
Protesters demand Britain extradite ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra outside the British embassy in Bangkok on August 19. Thaksin will seek political asylum in Britain, claiming that he and his family are not safe in Thailand, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:57:53 GMT)
FBI questions city controller about L.A. city attorney
LOS ANGELES — City Controller Laura Chick said Tuesday she had been questioned by the FBI and the U.S. attorney's office about her audit of the workers compensation unit supervised by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo. Chick declined to provide details about the inquiries. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:07:53 GMT)
Lawyer plans to plead guilty
FARGO - A former Garrison lawyer plans to plead guilty to defrauding clients out of more than $700,000 he allegedly used for travel, college tuition for his children and other expenses. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:25:15 GMT)
Attorney General Tours Building Damaged by Copper Thieves
A Jackson copper theft victim is sharing his story with the state attorney general, hoping to bring more awareness to the growing number of metal thefts in the capital city. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:01:10 GMT)
Court summons convicted lawyer of Thaksin
The Supreme Court issued a summons on for a former defence lawyer, of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, who is serving a six-month jail term for contempt to testify as a witness in the Ratchadapisek land case. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:19:56 GMT)
Supreme court summons jailed lawyer of Thaksin
The Supreme Court issued a summons for a former lawyer of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra who is serving a.... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:20:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Belleville Diocese covered up abuse
The Belleville Diocese covered up decades of priest sex abuse, a lawyer told a St. Clair County jury this morning. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:19 GMT)
City Controller Questioned by FBI about City Attorney
City Controller Laura Chick said Tuesday she had been questioned by the FBI and the U.S. attorney's office about her audit of the workers compensation unit supervised by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo. Chick declined to provide details about the inquiries. Her disclosure came the same day the San Francisco Chronicle, citing anonymous sources, reported the FBI had launched a criminal ... (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:09:26 GMT)
Attorney: Man accused in 1976 murder won't testify
LADYSMITH, Wis. — The attorney for a 65-year-old retired janitor accused of strangling a woman 32 years ago says he won't testify in his own defense. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:12:51 GMT)
Attorney General Announces Suit to Enforce Cleanup
The Maryland attorney general announced plans yesterday to sue the Army to enforce a federal environmental order to clean up pollution at Fort Meade. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:04:30 GMT)
Attorney General Orders Boothbay Region Humane Society to Stop Accepting Donations
Attorney General Steven Rowe's office has issued a decision regarding licensure of the Boothbay Region Humane Society. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:23:37 GMT)
Diocese leaders covered up for priests, attorney in trial says
High-ranking church officials "aided and abetted" and "enabled" one of its priests to engage in criminal sexual molestation of minors, an attorney said today in opening statements of a trial in a lawsuit brought by a former altar boy. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:31:32 GMT)
Son of shooter in road rage incident appears in court, attorney claims victim was involved in previous road rage ...
(WHAS11) - New information about the man who was shot in a road rage shooting in Jeffersonville. The shooter’s attorney says the victim was involved in another road rage case. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:38:36 GMT)
Lawyer seeks medical records in MySpace hoax case
ST. LOUIS | A lawyer representing a woman accused of having a role in a MySpace hoax that allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to commit suicide is seeking the girl’s mental health records, claiming a medication switch shortly before her death may have caused her suicide. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:58:37 GMT)
A MAYOR IN CRISIS: Council attorney: Gov. can hear Kilpatrick removal request
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's pending felony charges do not inoculate him from having Gov. Jennifer Granholm remove him from office, the City Council's attorney argued in a brief filed today with Granholm. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:18:15 GMT)
Lawyer for initiative petition to reroute room tax funds argues signatures sufficient to go on the ballot in November
A lawyer representing groups that want to take room tax revenue from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and use it for public education and road construction told the Nevada Supreme Court today that Secretary of State Ross Miller abused his authority by summarily rejecting their petitions because of signature gatherers did not strictly follow rules for collecting signatures. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:28:18 GMT)
Lawyer for secretary of state argues court should not allow initiative to be placed on ballot
A lawyer for Secretary of State Ross Miller told Supreme Court justices today they should reject an appeal from groups that want to divert room tax revenue from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authorty and use it for educaton and road construction. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:28:28 GMT)
Lawyer seeks Megan Meier medical records
A lawyer representing a woman accused of having a role in a MySpace hoax that allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to commit suicide is seeking the girl's mental health records, claiming a medication switch shortly before her death may have caused her suicide. Read comments (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:33:43 GMT)
McPhail asks governor for delay, tells council attorney: 'stop whining'
DETROIT -- Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's attorney is again asking Gov. Jennifer Granholm to postpone hearings on the mayor's ouster until after his criminal cases are concluded -- and again engaging in written name-calling with an attorney for the City Council. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:46:49 GMT)
DiNapoli revokes another Albany attorney's state pension credits
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Wednesday that he has revoked state pension credits from Albany attorney Michael Bergan for work performed with the Capital Region BOCES, an educational co-op. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:12:55 GMT)
Defendent asks for new lawyer after witness says attorney sold drugs
One of the men accused of killing one person and injuring another during a September robbery asked for a new lawyer today after a jailhouse informant accused the attorney of selling drugs. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:33:15 GMT)
Democratic state’s attorney candidate plans fundraiser
Joe Bruscato, the Democratic candidate for Winnebago County state’s attorney, will conduct a fundraiser Thursday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:50:59 GMT)
Crown can't tie Khawaja to British bomb plot, lawyer argues
Prosecutors are trying to shift the focus of their case against Momin Khawaja because they can't tie him conclusively to the British bomb plot that led to terrorism charges against him, Khawaja's defence lawyer argued Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:38:16 GMT)
Lawyer seeks Megan Meier medical records
A lawyer representing a woman accused of having a role in a MySpace hoax that allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to commit suicide is seeking the girl's mental health records, claiming a medication switch shortly before her death may have caused her suicide. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:10:30 GMT)
Lawyer claims trial to five CBT charges
KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer claimed trial in the Sessions Court here to five counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) involving RM13,500. Kharida Ramli, 44, from Ipoh, is alleged to have committed the offence with cash belonging to a law firm between April 4, 2000 and April 14, 2005. (Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:38:30 GMT)
Cherokee group awarded $22 million in suit against its ex-attorney general
A Kaufman County jury has awarded the Sovereign Cherokee Nation Tejas more than $22 million in damages in their lawsuit against the group's former attorney general, longtime Dallas lawyer Frank Hernandez. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:16:45 GMT)
Convicted day care provider's new attorney asks for new judge in seeking retrial
Dane County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Moeser stepped down as judge in the case of former Madison day care provider Kristy Kaltenberg Wednesday, after Kaltenberg's new attorney asked him to do so. Moeser sentenced Kaltenberg to two years of probation and six months in the county jail for convictions on four charges of running an unlicensed day care center out of her Milwaukee Street home. Just ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:29:02 GMT)
Pakistan's attorney general resigns, successor appointed
The attorney general of Pakistan Malik Abdul Qayyum has submitted his resignation here on Wednesday, private Geo TV channel reported. Latif Khosa, a senator belonging to Pakistan People's Party, has been appointed as the new attorney general, said the Geo report. Malik Qayyum is a former judge and was appointed by then-President Pervez Musharraf as attorney general in August last year. The ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:40:28 GMT)
Day before vanishing, Stacy Peterson talked of leaving, says husband's attorney
Day before vanishing, wife reportedly talked of leaving One of Stacy Peterson's fellow students told authorities she talked about leaving her husband, Drew, one day before she disappeared, Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 03:39:01 GMT)
Weather delays hearing for disbarred Vero Beach attorney Ira Hatch
Hatch’s criminal attorney Greg Eisenmenger called Circuit Judge Daniel L. Vaughn’s courtroom Wednesday morning to say he couldn’t make the hearing because of the weather. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:01:50 GMT)
Corzine attorney to replace Cohen
Union County Democrats have selected an attorney in Gov. Jon Corzine's administration to replace veteran Assemblyman Neil Cohen, who resigned three weeks ago after officials confirmed he was under investigation for possessing child pornography. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:56:20 GMT)
No new lawyer for murder suspect
MOUNT CLEMENS -- A Macomb Circuit Court judge on Wednesday denied a request for a new lawyer for a man charged in the shooting death of an Eastpointe party store clerk last year. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:23:58 GMT)
Peterson's attorney says wife talked of leaving
Drew Peterson's attorney says a man who met with Stacy Peterson told authorities she talked about leaving her husband the day before she disappeared. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:41:43 GMT)
No murder mistrial, despite claims against defendant's lawyer
Though his lawyer was accused in front of jurors of selling and using illegal drugs, Winfred Phillips won't get a new attorney in his first-degree murder trial, a Macomb County Circuit Court judge ruled Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:15:35 GMT)
City Council appoints interim city attorney
Donald G. Vandiver, a lawyer with 35 years of municipal experience, was appointed Lubbock city attorney Wednesday by the City Council. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:01:16 GMT)
Ex-BOCES lawyer's pension reduced
Comptroller continues pursuit of improperly credited contractors ALBANY -- State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli cut the pension of a lawyer who had been an outside contractor for Capital Region BOCES but was mistakenly listed as an employee, his office said Wednesday. Michael Bergan incorrectly received 2.66 years of service credit and a higher average salary that substantially increased his ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:35:24 GMT)
Accused mother troubled, says attorney
TUSCALOOSA | The attorney for a young Guatemalan woman accused of scalding her baby in hot bath water said her client is not a cruel, uncaring mother.Instead, Patrona Sebastian is a child herself, with emotional scars from a troubling past, said attorney Shelly Standridge. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:36:40 GMT)
Crown's strategy shifting unfairly, lawyer complains
Federal prosecutors are trying to shift their case against Momin Khawaja because they can't tie him conclusively to the British bomb plot in which he was initially charged, says his lawyer. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:46:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Lowell man too injured to stand trial
LOWELL -- The lawyer for a 56-year-old Lowell man accused of motor-vehicle homicide said his client is so badly brain damaged from a crash that killed his passenger that he may not be competent to stand trial. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:50:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Bodybuilding firefighter will be vindicated
The lawyer for a Boston firefighter fired after participating in a bodybuilding competition while claiming he was too hurt to work says he has new evidence proving his client is not fit to perform his job. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:59:05 GMT)
District's attorney put on list of contract workers
The attorney for the Cheektowaga School District is now on the state comptroller's list of school attorneys who are independent, contract workers -- not employees with regular hours -- and who should not be in the state pension system. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:01:45 GMT)
Sandigan junks lawyer's claim over P252M cut in recovered wealth
MANILA, Philippines - The Sandiganbayan has denied a lawyer's claim for a one-percent cut out of the P25.22 billion proceeds of the 2007 sale of ill-gotten wealth. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:48:18 GMT)
Attorney notes ‘flirty emails’ as root of principal discharge
Although data privacy laws prompted school district officials to decline to comment on the specifics regarding the proposed immediate discharge and suspension with pay of Nick Guertin, principal of Watertown-Mayer Elementary School, Guertin’s attorney, Roger Aronson, gave a few clues in published reports last week. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:57:31 GMT)
Khodorkovsky Parole Decision Expected Friday - Lawyer
MOSCOW (AFP)--A Russian court is expected to rule Friday on whether to release jailed oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky after five years in prison, his lawyer said. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:01:34 GMT)
Danville attorney Wolgamot resigns, to plead to tax fraud
DANVILLE – Danville attorney John "Pat" Wolgamot resigned Wednesday as the city's corporation counsel and is expected to plead guilty today in a federal tax-fraud case. Wolgamot's attorney, Ted Poulos of Cotsirilos, Tighe and Streicker in Chicago, said that Wolgamot will plead guilty to one count at a hearing this morning in federal court in Urbana. Poulos did not say which count it would be ... (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:12:08 GMT)
Attorney: Pa. man, 83, shot son in self-defense
PENN HILLS, Pa. (AP) - A defense attorney says an 83-year-old Pittsburgh-area man fatally shot his 62-year-old stepson in self-defense. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:36:19 GMT)
Attorney: Pa. man, 83, shot son in self-defense
A defense attorney says an 83-year-old Pittsburgh-area man fatally shot his 62-year-old stepson in self-defense. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:01:18 GMT)
Attorney: Evidence Shows Stacy Peterson Left Drew
As the search for Stacy Peterson continues, Drew Peterson's attorney says there's evidence to back up Drew's claim that Stacy ran away. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:20:08 GMT)
Lawyer Says He Has Proof Arroyo Can't Work
The lawyer for a Boston firefighter fired after participating in a bodybuilding competition while claiming he was too hurt to work says he has recent evidence proving his client is not fit to perform his job. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:12:19 GMT)
City attorney begins new career
City Attorney Andrew Piekalkiewicz attended his last meeting as city attorney Monday. Piekalkiewicz will be beginning a new career in a few months as he makes the move from the Army Reserves to active duty. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:20:50 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Investigates Price Gouging In CFL
ORANGE COUTNY, Fla. -- Florida's Attorney General's Office was investigating about 80 businesses accused of taking advantage of storm victims. Complaints have come in about more than one dozen local stores and filling stations for price gouging. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:21:01 GMT)
Attorney General to look into Pollina finances
Two political activists filed a complaint with the state Attorney General's Office on Wednesday about Pollina's intent to keep individual donations of more than $1,000. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:29:28 GMT)
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz interviews Radovan Karadzic
U.S. criminal defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz said Thursday he plans to call former Bosnian Serb political leader and war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic as a witness in a related case at the U.N. Yugoslav Tribunal. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:39:20 GMT)
Lawsuit that Led to Mississippi Tort Lawyer Scruggs' Downfall Settled
A settlement has been reached in a civil lawsuit that led to a bribery conviction for Mississippi-based anti-tobacco lawyer Richard "Dickie'' Scruggs and several associates, an attorney said. Oxfo (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:02:50 GMT)
Attorney General: Assault of Native Americans In Baileyville was racially motivated.
Attorney General Steven Rowe Announced Thursday that the Maine Superior Court found the five suspects violated Maine's Civil Rights Act. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:14:20 GMT)
NY attorney general will take Merrill Lynch to court on Friday
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he'll file suit against Merrill Lynch & Co. over its role in selling auction-rate securities if an agreement isn't reached by the end of the day. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:10:24 GMT)
Ex-control board lawyer now works for casinos
A former top lawyer for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board who quit less than three months ago now works for a law firm where he represents two slot-machine casinos. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:19:23 GMT)
Lawyer condemns dog-beating suspect
RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21 (UPI) -- A North Carolina state lawyer said Thursday that Highway Patrol trooper Charlie Jones should remain fired for allegedly beating a police dog. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:26:13 GMT)
Ex-Pa. gaming control lawyer now works for casinos
A former top lawyer for the state Gaming Control Board who quit less than three months ago now works for a law firm where he represents two slot-machine casinos. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:31:28 GMT)
Judge: World Trade Center bomber can press complaint against lawyer
NEW YORK - A federal magistrate judge has allowed a Palestinian convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing to move ahead with claims that his former defense lawyer treated him unfairly. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:12:24 GMT)
Attorney General faults Plum Island environmental impact statement
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal pointed today to what he called a “profoundly deficient” draft environmental impact statement that gave the green light to potentially (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 19:57:45 GMT)
Drew Peterson's attorney says wife talked of leaving
Drew Peterson's attorney says a man who met with Stacy Peterson told authorities she talked about leaving her husband the day before she disappeared. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:41:31 GMT)
Koster Wins Missouri Democratic Attorney General Race By 780 Votes
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- Chris Koster's margin narrowed but only slightly, and official election results from the Democratic attorney general primary have him winning by 780 votes. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:33:47 GMT)
NY Court Appoints Lawyer For 1993 WTC Bomber
A federal magistrate judge has allowed a Palestinian convicted in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing to move ahead with claims that his former defense lawyer treated him unfairly. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:42:22 GMT)
Former Boston Lawyer Convicted Of Major Art Theft
A former Watertown lawyer was convicted yesterday of possessing six Impressionist paintings that he knew were stolen in what is believed to be the largest private art theft in Massachusetts history. Check out the LawFuel Jobs Network at http://www.lawfuel.com/law-jobs.asp (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:46:57 GMT)
Virginia’s Attorney General questions Gov. Kaine’s credentials for VP
Attorney General Bob McDonnell—at this point, the likely Republican nominee for governor—says he does not think Gov. Timothy Kaine has the right stuff to run for vice president. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 22:57:55 GMT)
Deported U.S. army deserter will plead guilty, lawyer says
An American soldier who fled to Canada when his unit was deployed to Iraq plans to plead guilty Friday to a reduced charge of desertion, his lawyer said. (Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:54:29 GMT)
Lawyer: Bodybuilding firefighter will be vindicated
BOSTON -- The lawyer for a Boston firefighter fired after participating in a bodybuilding competition while claiming he was too hurt to work says he has new evidence proving his client is not fit to perform his job. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:02:28 GMT)
Lawyer is linked to Battershill resignation
The Law Society of B.C. is investigating a complaint against Victoria labour lawyer Marli Rusen, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with former Victoria police chief Paul Battershill while she was hired by the police force to negotiate severance packages for employees under Battershill’s command. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:09:07 GMT)
Attorney-general approves suit to seize assets
Attorney-General Chaikasem Nitisiri has approved a civil lawsuit seeking seizure of the Shinawatra family assets, totalling about 76 billion baht, a source at the Office of the Attorney-General said yesterday. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:15:55 GMT)
Soldier to plead guilty to reduced desertion charge at Colorado's Fort Carson, his lawyer says
FORT CARSON, Colo. (AP) _ A soldier who fled to Canada when his unit was deployed to Iraq plans to plead guilty Friday to a reduced charge of desertion, his lawyer said. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:29:05 GMT)
Respected Jackson attorney disbarred
Long time Jackson attorney James McIntyre has been disbarred. Probably best know for representing Edgar Ray Killen in the 2005 trial, McIntyre's 45-year career as a lawyer may be over. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 01:34:29 GMT)
Stateâ€s Attorney Debate
WMBD/WYZZ TV – WEST PEORIA – The race for Peoria County State ’s Attorney is heating up. Earlier this week, a war of words broke out between incumbent Kevin Lyons and candidate Darin LaHood over a rape case. Tonight, the city of West Peoria is playing host to a debate between the two. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:42:54 GMT)
Former Police Chief Board Lawyer Subject of Conflict Investigation
Law firm confirms investigation centres on allegation lawyer romantically linked to former police chief (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 02:52:42 GMT)
Satterfield's attorney requests court not use word 'victim'
IOWA CITY and#8212; Abe Satterfield's attorney wants the court not to use the word victim to refer to the student his client is accused of sexually assaulting in a dorm here last year.In a motion filed Thursday in Johnson County District Court, Satterfield's attorney, Alfredo Parrish, argued calling the woman a victim is prejudicial to his client.He asked instead she be called by her given name, ... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:03:50 GMT)
Boston man had nothing to do with disappearance of San Marino couple in 1985, his attorney says
Clark Rockefeller barely knew Linda and Jonathan Sohus, whose guesthouse he lived in, attorney Steve Hrones says. Authorities say Rockefeller is a 'person of interest' in the case. A Boston man whom authorities describe as a "person of interest" in the 1985 disappearance of a San Marino couple barely knew Linda and Jonathan Sohus and left town months after they vanished, his attorney said ... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:40:10 GMT)
Business Tri-State: Jenkins Fenstermaker attorney honored
HUNTINGTON -- Huntington attorney Thomas E. Scarr of Jenkins Fenstermaker, PLLC, has been chosen by his peers and clients for inclusion in 2008 Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:10:53 GMT)
Allen hires former mayor in defense attorney dispute
Dozier Allen Jr. has hired as a defense attorney the man who once appointed him mayor of Gary in 2006. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:19:16 GMT)
Lawyer accused in fatal crash
A Warren criminal defense lawyer faces potential prison time and loss of his law license after he was accused of driving drunk and causing the death of a 38-year-old Chesterfield Township man in a northern Michigan car crash. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:27:12 GMT)
Former city attorney hurt
A 50-year-old man was taken into police custody for suspected drunken driving Thursday night after hitting a former Topeka city attorney who was riding a bicycle at S.W. 23rd and Edgewater Terrace, police said. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:58:29 GMT)
YWCA loses 5 board members, attorney
Five of the 11 YWCA of Northwest Louisiana board members, including its attorney, resign after two meetings that unseated then reinstated the board president. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:06:45 GMT)
Carrollton: State attorney general sues nursing home
A Carrollton nursing home has been charged with failing to maintain minimum health and safety standards required by Texas law, according to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:16:03 GMT)
DiNapoli revokes ex-OHS lawyer's state pension
A former lawyer for the Oneonta City School District was among those cited by state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli in a crackdown on state pensions, according to a media release from his office. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:10:15 GMT)
Battershill case linked to relationship with lawyer
The Law Society of B.C. is investigating a complaint against Victoria labour lawyer Marli Rusen, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with former Victoria police chief Paul Battershill while she was hired by the police force to negotiate severance packages for employees under Battershill's command. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:28:28 GMT)
Lawyer accused of affair with Battershill
VICTORIA -- The Law Society of B.C. is investigating a complaint against Victoria labour lawyer Marli Rusen, who is accused of having a sexual relationship with former Victoria police chief Paul Battershill while she was hired by the police force to negotiate severance packages for employees under Battershill's command. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:49:58 GMT)
Board suspends attorney for shoplifting
FARGO (AP) - The disciplinary board of the state Supreme Court has suspended the license of a Fargo attorney and former federal prosecutor convicted of shoplifting earlier this month. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:23:45 GMT)
From the U-T Polblog: City Attorney
San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre has hired his older brother, Gary, as a volunteer intern in his office's criminal division. The elder Aguirre will be handling cases such as driving under the influence. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:21:25 GMT)
Accused kidnapper deserves fair trial -- in Sask.: Lawyer
The lawyer for accused kidnapper Stanley Tippett said outside the courthouse yesterday he doesn't intend for the trial to be conducted outside court. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:27:32 GMT)
U.S. attorney made '02 contribution to Wicker campaign
OXFORD - As federal courtwatchers wonder if the Mississippi Beef Plant investigation will entangle Senate candidate Ronnie Musgrove, a Federal Election Commission check shows U.S. Attorney Jim Greenlee contributed to his opponent. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:07:20 GMT)
Lawyer seeks Megan Meier medical records
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A lawyer representing a woman accused of having a role in a MySpace hoax that allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to commit suicide is seeking the girl's mental health records, claiming a medication switch shortly before her death may have caused her suicide. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:51:58 GMT)
Swiss Attorney General Raids Alstom In Corruption Probe
Swiss Attorney General Raids Alstom In Corruption Probe (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:54:31 GMT)
Lawyer is linked to Battershill resignation
The Law Society of B.C. is investigating a complaint against Victoria labour lawyer Marli Rusen, who allegedly had a sexual relationship with former Victoria police chief Paul Battershill while she was hired by the police force to negotiate severance packages for employees under Battershill’s command. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:51:44 GMT)
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-08-22 17:01 UPDATE 1-Hermitage fund lawyer says Moscow office raided
MOSCOW, Aug 22 (Reuters) - A prominent Russian lawyer representing Hermitage Capital Management, once the largest foreign investor in Russia, said his office was raided this week in what he said was an attempt to link him to tax fraud. Hermitage chief Bill Browder, a career investor rights crusader barred from Russia on national security grounds since 2005, has said three investment vehicles ... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:33:51 GMT)
Grand jury indicts lawyer for mortgage scheme
Authorities allege that, while practicing as a real estate lawyer in Somerville and Medford, Kevin Carey engaged in a scheme called “mortgage stacking” on four residential properties he or his family members owned. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:45:11 GMT)
Asst. city attorney: Cape Coral doesn't owe Rosado
An opinion from Cape Coral's assistant city attorney says the city does not owe former City Council member Mickey Rosado back pay for the time he was... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:48:31 GMT)
More Clients Come Forward After NBC 6 Investigation Of Attorney
After an NBC 6 investigation, attorney Scott Salomon, who is accused by scores of former clients of taking their large, up-front fees and doing little or nothing in return, is demanding a retraction, and angry clients are demanding their money back. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:50:23 GMT)
State Attorney's Office Employees Have To Take Unpaid Day Off
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Employees of the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office found out Thursday they'll have to take one unpaid day off every month until next June due to budget cuts. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:50:24 GMT)
Attorney notes ‘flirty emails’ as root of principal discharge
Although data privacy laws prompted school district officials to decline to comment on the specifics regarding the proposed immediate discharge and suspension with pay of Nick Guertin, principal of Watertown-Mayer Elementary School, Guertin’s attorney, Roger Aronson, gave a few clues in published reports last week. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:59:10 GMT)
Jeffs lawyer says he'll challenge search in Texas
KINGMAN, Ariz. -- A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs says he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the sect's Texas ranch at his trial in... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:27:24 GMT)
Lawyer of polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs to challenge seized evidence 2:18 PM CT
KINGMAN, Ariz. — A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs says he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the sect's Texas ranch at his trial in Arizona. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:27:52 GMT)
Jeffs lawyer says he'll challenge search in Texas
Associated Press - August 22, 2008 3:15 PM ET KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) - A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs says he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:27:53 GMT)
Ky. Attorney General issues subpoena to oil company
Kentucky's Attorney General has issued civil subpoenas to Marathon Ashland Oil Co., as he explores a possible civil suit against the petroleum giant. Along with the subpoenas, several Kentucky officials have asked the Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust division to review the 1997 merger of Marathon and Ashland Oil to gauge it's affect on gas prices in ... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:41:53 GMT)
Ky. Attorney General issues subpoena to oil company
Associated Press - August 22, 2008 3:55 PM ET LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's Attorney General has issued civil subpoenas to Marathon Ashland Oil Co., as he explores a possible civil suit... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:00:04 GMT)
Attorney indicted in fraud, conspiracy charges
A Cedar Rapids attorney accused of scheming to promote a fraudulent high-yield investment program in California has been indicted on federal fraud and conspiracy charges. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:08:25 GMT)
Kentucky's attorney general issues civil subpoenas to Marathon-Ashland Oil Co.
August 22, 2008 - 3:49 p.m. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's attorney general has issued civil subpoenas to Marathon Ashland Oil Co., as he explores a possible civil suit against the petroleum giant. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:12:59 GMT)
Attorney indicted in fraud, conspiracy charges
Associated Press - August 22, 2008 4:04 PM ET CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - A Cedar Rapids attorney accused of scheming to promote a fraudulent high-yield investment program in California has been... (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:25:21 GMT)
Ky. attorney general issues subpoena to oil firm
Kentucky's attorney general has issued civil subpoenas to Marathon Oil Co., as he explores a possible lawsuit against the petroleum giant. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:04:50 GMT)
Marines refuse to testify against squad leader, prompting U.S. Attorney's Office to seek contempt charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office is pursuing criminal contempt charges against two Marine sergeants who refused to testify against their squad leader this morning. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:30:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Client did not kill missing couple
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22 (UPI) -- A lawyer for mystery man Clark Rockefeller says his client did not really know a missing California couple even though he was living in their guest house. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:25:32 GMT)
Dawn Gibbons' lawyer says governor violated secrecy agreement
The divorce lawyer for first lady Dawn Gibbons said today that Gov. Jim Gibbons repeatedly has violated a secrecy agreement by speaking about the divorce to the media. (Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:28:08 GMT)
Jeffs lawyer says he'll challenge search in Texas
Associated Press - August 22, 2008 3:04 PM ET KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) - A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs says he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:08:03 GMT)
Jeffs lawyer says he'll challenge search in Texas
Posted: 3:07 PM- PHOENIX -- A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs said Friday that he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the sect's Texas ranch at Jeffs' trial in Arizona. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:10:16 GMT)
Cobb Electric lawyer calls efforts 'failure'
A lawyer representing nonprofit Cobb Electric Membership Corporation in a lawsuit filed against it and its for-profit subsidiary, Cobb Energy, called the recent effort by lawyers on both sides to negotiate a settlement in the matter a "failure." (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:59:21 GMT)
2nd Circuit: Attorney Fees and Accounting Costs Part of Restitution
Attorney fees and accounting costs may be included in a restitution order under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act, the 2nd Circuit ruled Thursday in a case of first impression. The court rejected the argument that only those expenses specifically mentioned in the statute, or similar expenses, should qualify for restitution. The court upheld restitution of nearly $3.1 million in attorney fees ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 01:34:37 GMT)
10 p.m.: Attorney free to seek IDs of forum users
ANDERSON — A judge determined Friday that an Anderson attorney is free to subpoena a West Coast company’s records about an anonymous Internet forum as part of a libel lawsuit against a pair of its posters. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:17:37 GMT)
Lawyer upset over insurance commissioner’s Greenbrier investigation review
A Charleston lawyer is questioning the tactics of the state insurance commissioner about a news release issued through the Greenbrier County prosecutor’s office which focuses on a Rupert insurance agency. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:46:31 GMT)
Judge denies lawyer's request to move Jason Strickland's trial out of Hampden County
SPRINGFIELD - A Hampden Superior Court judge Friday denied a defense lawyer's request to move the trial of Jason D. Strickland out of this county because of the intense publicity regarding his case. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:49:27 GMT)
Police: Boyfriend lead suspect in attorney's death
There is a primary suspect in the strangulation death of attorney Margaret Allen, who police believe was killed at her Fairfield home last month. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:53:48 GMT)
Jeffs Lawyer To Fight Texas Search
A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs says he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the sect's Texas ranch at Jeffs' trial in Arizona. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 03:48:09 GMT)
Area sheriffs back Cordray for attorney general
By PAUL GIANNAMORE For The Times Leader STEUBENVILLE - Three area sheriffs said they're backing Ohio state Treasurer Richard Cordray in his bid to become the state's attorney general in the Nov. 4 election. Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdalla, Belmont County Sheriff Fred Thompson and Harrison County Sheriff Mark Miller met with Cordray and state Sen. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:04:02 GMT)
Cedar Rapids attorney arrested in investment scheme
CEDAR RAPIDS and#8212; A 64-year-old Cedar Rapids attorney arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for mail fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy appeared Friday in U.S. District Court.Richard Pundt was indicted on three counts of mail fraud, six counts of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy. The indictment was filed in U.S. Central District of California Court.He was released Friday on a ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:10:57 GMT)
Attorney: Pruitt will fight child porn charges
The attorney for a former Forsyth County Sheriff's deputy and unsuccessful candidate for sheriff said his client plans to fight the federal child pornography charges on which he was indicted last week. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 04:51:20 GMT)
GOP rebels must pay attorney fees
CORPUS CHRISTI — A Harris County judge has ordered a group of Republican dissidents to pay the state GOP party attorney fees after their lawsuit failed to change the way the party handles business at the state convention. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:17:46 GMT)
Former City Attorney Hit While Riding Bicycle
Former Topeka City attorney, Brenden Long, is recovering from being hit by a driver while riding his bicycle Thursday night. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:25:20 GMT)
Tiburon lawyer sees progress in China
A Tiburon lawyer believes the legal system in China - widely excoriated for its civil rights abuses - is slowly improving. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:15:44 GMT)
Former city attorney released from hospital
Former Topeka city attorney Brenden Long was released from a hospital after being treated for injuries suffered Thursday night in a collision between the bicycle he was riding and a Jeep Cherokee. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:13:49 GMT)
Jeffs' lawyer says he will fight use of raid evidence
PHOENIX - A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren S. Jeffs said Friday that he plans to fight the use of evidence seized during a raid on the sect's Texas ranch at Jeffs' trial in Arizona. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 07:47:56 GMT)
Uganda: City Lawyer Peter Muliira Held Over Sh1.2 Billion
CITY senior lawyer, Peter Muliira was on Thursday afternoon arrested over a sh1.2b that he received on behalf of Mittchell Cotts Limited but allegedly did not remit it. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:09:11 GMT)
State Attorney John Tanner's challenger focuses on secret report
The 18-month legal battle over a secret grand-jury report on State Attorney John Tanner is in its final leg, waiting in the appellate court in Daytona Beach. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 08:28:56 GMT)
Attorney calls for neutral review of Lewis shooting
A Chicago civil rights attorney is pushing for an independent civil review board to investigate allegations of police misconduct regarding the Aug. 13 police shooting of a Waukegan youth. Police were called to Jeffrey Lewis' home on Waukegan's south side to break up a fight between him and his brother. Lewis, 17, was shot to death after allegedly attacking an officer with a hammer. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:03:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Agreement violated
CARSON CITY -- The lawyer for first lady Dawn Gibbons said Friday that Gov. Jim Gibbons has violated an agreement with his estranged spouse by speaking to the media about his wife and their pending divorce. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 09:57:36 GMT)
Velardi unopposed for Strafford County Attorney seat
DOVER — County Attorney Tom Velardi is running unopposed in the Democratic primary and currently faces no opposition from the Republican side. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:14:27 GMT)
Attorney General warns of transient paving and roofing scams
PIERRE - Attorney General Larry Long is warning South Dakota consumers about transient paving and roofing scams that have recently surfaced in the state. The Consumer Protection Division has received several complaints in the past week about out-of-state transient crews wandering door-to-door promising low prices for roofing and paving jobs. Representatives of the crews typically approach ... (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:18:46 GMT)
EDITORIAL ~~ Corey for attorney
After 18 years, Fourth Circuit State Attorney Harry Shorstein is stepping down. Our choice to replace him is Angela Corey. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:34:42 GMT)
Brooklyn council dumps buffer zone, loses attorney
Brooklyn gave up its buffer zone and lost its attorney Thursday night after residents and council members alike exchanged angry words. The council voted 3-2 to drop control of the town’s planning buffer, with Tom McGlauchlen and Jeff Brahaum voting to keep it. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:05:43 GMT)
Lawyer seeks Megan Meier medical records
ST. LOUIS (AP) - A lawyer representing a woman accused of having a role in a MySpace hoax that allegedly led a 13-year-old girl to commit suicide is seeking the girl's mental health records, claiming a medication switch shortly before her death may have caused her suicide. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:39:04 GMT)
Jeffs Lawyer Aays He'll Challenge Search in Texas
A lawyer for polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs said Friday that he plans to fight the use of any evidence seized during a raid on the sect's Texas ranch at Jeffs' trial in Arizona. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:45:15 GMT)
Attorney general's office fines Salem car dealer
A Salem auto dealership will pay a $100,000 fine to the Oregon Attorney General's office, part of a settlement agreement between the state and Salem Nissan. (Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:51:09 GMT)
Police: Boyfriend lead suspect in attorney's death
FAIRFIELD — There is a primary suspect in the strangulation death of attorney Margaret Allen, who police believe was killed at her Fairfield home last month. (Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:31:32 GMT)
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