Attorney News Sep 2008
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Clint Rickards seeks admission to bar as lawyer
Former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards has applied for admission to the bar as a lawyer. Rickards was acquitted of historical sex charges in March last year and resigned from the police in November. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:02:15 GMT)
Clint Rickards applies to be lawyer
Former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards has applied for admission to the bar as a lawyer. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:08:33 GMT)
District attorney faces two rivals Oct. 4
Vanessa Williams maintains she should be district attorney of the 21st Judicial District because of her impartiality and experience in working for both the prosecutor’s and public defender’s offices. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:23:57 GMT)
How to choose an intellectual property attorney
Intellectual property protection can resemble a sea of daunting regulations and technical language, but a highly specialized attorney can help business owners successfully traverse its complex waters. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:22:15 GMT)
How to choose a corporate attorney/law firm
Identifying an appropriate law firm to represent your business involves a lot more than checking an attorney’s academic credentials. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:22:24 GMT)
Moonda attorney gets extension to file brief
An appeals court has again pushed back the due date for Donna J. Moonda’s attorney to file his brief. Mrs. Moonda, 49, formerly of Hermitage, was convicted in July 2007 of federal charges related to the shooting death of her husband, Dr. Gulam H. Moonda, 69. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:12:54 GMT)
Lawyer seeks a late entry into race for judgeships
A lawyer plans to ask the North Dakota Supreme Court to help him run for state district judge or Supreme Court justice this fall, saying Secretary of State Al Jaeger will not accept his petitions to get on the ballot. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 05:36:11 GMT)
Nicholas to oppose Rickards' lawyer certificate
Louise Nicholas plans to ask the Auckland District Law Society not to give former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards a "good character" certificate so he can become a practising lawyer. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:31:59 GMT)
Kenya: Bill Will Punish Chaos Culprits - Attorney General
Perpetrators of the post-election violence are likely to go scot free unless the International Crimes Bill 2008 is enacted, Attorney General Amos Wako warned on Friday. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:03:33 GMT)
Release of Bangladesh ex-PM's son imminent: lawyer
The detained son and political heir of Bangladesh's former premier Khaleda Zia was expected to be freed Monday after the Supreme Court upheld an order to grant him bail, his lawyer said. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:46:00 GMT)
Release of Bangladesh ex-PM's son imminent: lawyer
The detained son and political heir of Bangladesh's former premier Khaleda Zia was expected to be freed Monday after the Supreme Court upheld an order to grant him bail, his lawyer said. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:46:58 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. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:51:40 GMT)
Lawyer meets Aung San Suu Kyi, says she's thin but well
Myanmar's detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has lost some weight but is feeling well, her lawyer said Monday after a 30-minute meeting with her. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:05:06 GMT)
Release of Bangladesh ex-PM's son imminent: lawyer
File photo shows Bangladeshi policemen escorting Tareque Rahman (centre), son of the country's last prime minister Khaleda Zia, to a court in Dhaka. Zia is set to be freed after the Supreme Court upheld an order to grant him bail, his lawyer said. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:10:51 GMT)
Lawyer M Ravi held on further remand in IMH till Sep 15
SINGAPORE: Lawyer M Ravi will be further remanded in the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for another two weeks until September 15. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:34:51 GMT)
Lawyer meets Aung San Suu Kyi, says she's thin but well
Myanmar protestors with a portrait of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi at a rally to mark the 20th anniversary of the 1988 pro-democracy revolution in Tokyo on August 8. The detained leader has lost some weight but is feeling well, her lawyer has said after a 30-minute meeting with her. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:40:49 GMT)
Xcel Energy, New York Attorney General Resolve Carbon Disclosure Issues
Xcel Energy and New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo today announced an agreement that resolves greenhouse gas disclosure issues raised by Cuomo last fall (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:45:53 GMT)
District attorney gives to police department
The Deer Park Police Department received a check from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office last week to fund the department with a new video recording system for police vehicles. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 08:55:55 GMT)
Inmate death under investigation by district attorney
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is investigating a case in which an inmate died while in the custody of the Baytown Police Department (BPD). (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:33:46 GMT)
State's Attorney: Hells Angels started bar brawl that led to shooting
The Meade County State’s Attorney said Friday that members of the Hells Angels initiated a bar scuffle that led to the shooting of one of club’s members at the Loud American Roadhouse in Sturgis earlier this month. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:03:22 GMT)
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer says she's lost weight
Detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has lost weight and continues to shun food deliveries, her lawyer said Monday but declined to confirm if she is on a hunger strike. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:27:00 GMT)
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer says she's lost weight
Detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has lost weight and continues to shun food deliveries, her lawyer said Monday but declined to confirm if she is on a hunger strike. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:27:00 GMT)
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer says she's lost weight
YANGON (AP) - Detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi has lost weight and continues to shun food deliveries, her lawyer said today but declined to confirm if she is on a hunger strike. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:13:02 GMT)
Zambia: Attorney General Outlines Former First Lady's Pension
FORMER first lady, Maureen Mwanawasa is entitled to a salary equivalent to 50 per cent of that of a serving Head of State following her husband's death, Attorney General Mumba Malila has said. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:30:12 GMT)
Release of Bangladesh ex-PM's son imminent: lawyer
The detained son and political heir of Bangladesh's former premier Khaleda Zia was expected to be freed Tuesday after the Supreme Court upheld an order to grant him bail, his lawyer said. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:38:19 GMT)
Jade Goody ill with 'life-threatening cancer,' says lawyer
London - Controversial British reality TV star Jade Goody is suffering from advanced and life threatening cervical cancer, a barrister told a court hearing Monday. The 27-year-old beautician faced a long road of pain and distress, said lawyer And... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 12:38:57 GMT)
Mandeville city attorney involved in crash; had drink to 'calm' down
An accident involving Mandeville City Attorney David Cressy and a 21-year-old man just over a week ago is raising eyebrows. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:55:31 GMT)
Attorney General won’t prosecute Sheriff Hedges
Sheriff Pat Hedges, who is being sued by one of his top-ranking deputies for allegedly violating his constitutional rights, won’t face criminal charges for eavesdropping on the officer, the state Attorney General’s Office announced last week. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:01:32 GMT)
Judge Pope Rejects Defense Attorney’s Motions In Fire Case
Circuit Judge Sam Pope, in a written opinion filed Thursday, July 31, denied two motions filed in June by Robert Bridewell, the attorney representing Joel David "Luke" Holland. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:03:38 GMT)
Jade might die - lawyer
Big Brother star Jade Goody's cancer has advanced and is life threatening, her lawyer says. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:22:49 GMT)
Labor Attorney Feuding Sag Factions Have No Answers To Impasse
A prominent entertainment labor attorney who conducted online interviews with leaders of the two primary feuding factions of the Screen Actors Guild has chided each side ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:43:14 GMT)
Ex-private eye Pellicano, lawyer convicted of conspiracy
Former Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano and his entertainment lawyer co-defendant were convicted Friday of charges linked to the wiretapping of billionaire investor Kirk Kerkorian's former wife in a child support battle. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:47:43 GMT)
Palin retains lawyer over probe into alleged bid to fire trooper
More not-so-good news today regarding Sen. John McCain's running mate. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has hired a lawyer to defend her in the state Legislature's investigation of whether Palin fired former public safety commissioner Walter Monegan because he refused to sack a state trooper — her former brother-in-law, who had divorced Palin's sister. Three weeks ago the governor had to backtrack from ... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:51:28 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for trooper probe
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:56:10 GMT)
Rickards faces hurdle to become lawyer
Disgraced former police assistant commissioner Clint Rickards could face a Law Society interview panel in his quest to become a lawyer. Mr Rickards has finished his legal training, but to become a lawyer he now needs to be admitted to the bar. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:02:16 GMT)
Palin hires lawyer for 'Troopergate' investigation in Alaska
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential candidate, has hired a private practice lawyer to defend her in an investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:32:00 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, is being represented by an attorney in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:32:02 GMT)
Private lawyer hired to represent Palin in Monegan inquiry
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin -- Republican John McCain's pick for vice president -- now has a private lawyer representing her office in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:51:43 GMT)
Attorney hired for Palin in firing inquiry
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the Republican vice presidential candidate, is being represented by an attorney in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 22:55:07 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, is being represented by an attorney in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. The Legislature is investigating whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt... (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:36:36 GMT)
Court slams lawyer who kept compensation for seven years
The Haifa District Court has severely criticized a lawyer who held NIS 1.75 million in compensation awarded to his client for seven years, and called on the Israel Bar Association to take appropriate action to prevent a reoccurrence of such actions. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:38:04 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
ANCHORAGE, Alaska | Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, is being represented by an attorney in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:46:16 GMT)
Republican VP pick Palin hires lawyer over Alaska inquiry
Republican vice-presidential pick Sarah Palin has hired a private lawyer to represent her in an investigation that she abused her powers as Alaska governor, her office confirmed Monday. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:17:25 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
Associated Press - September 1, 2008 5:33 PM ET JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her in the... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:18:41 GMT)
Palin hires lawyer to handle Monegan/Wooten investigation matters
Governor Palin has hired a private lawyer to defend her in the investigation over the firing of Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan. The Legislature is investigating whether Palin dismissed Monegan after he refused to fire the State Trooper who divorced Palin’s sister. Dave Donaldson, APRN - Juneau Download Audio (MP3) (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:45:15 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her and members of her staff in the investigation into the firing of... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:55:08 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her and members of her staff in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:34:10 GMT)
Palin Hires Attorney For Trooper Investigation
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Sen. John McCain's running mate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:38:09 GMT)
Attorney fees cover possible lawsuit
QUESTION: I recently paid delinquent taxes for a relative in another county. There was the tax, of course, plus penalty and interest, which I expected. There was also an attorney fee on each entity for each year, which surprised me, since no tax lawsuit had ever been filed. Is it legal to charge attorneys fees when no case has been filed? (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:14:13 GMT)
State Attorney-elect Corey's goal: Office efficiency
In a post-election interview, Corey laid out part of her vision for the State Attorney office, which includes Duval, Clay and Nassau counties, as well as addressed issues from her bitter political campaign. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:44:40 GMT)
Small firms need to have a power of attorney
Q. As sole owner of a business, do I need to have a power of attorney for business purposes? Running a business requires the performance of various day-to-day tasks that the individual business owner/operator comes to regard as routine. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:40:42 GMT)
Private attorney hired in Palin personnel case
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has a private attorney defending her in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. The Legislature is investigating whether Palin fired public safety commissioner Walt Monegan after he refused to fire a state trooper who had divorced Palin's sister. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:04:42 GMT)
Republican VP pick Palin hires lawyer over Alaska inquiry
JUNEAU, Alaska: Republican vice-presidential pick Sarah Palin has hired a private lawyer to represent her in an investigation that she abused her powers as Alaska governor, her office confirmed on Monday. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:07:12 GMT)
Lawyer M Ravi held on further remand in IMH till Sep 15
SINGAPORE: Lawyer M Ravi will be further remanded in the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) for another two weeks until September 15. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:18:53 GMT)
Palin hires attorney for Troopergate investigation
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP vice presidential candidate, has hired a private practice attorney to defend her and members of her staff in the investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:33:46 GMT)
District attorney gives to police department
The Deer Park Police Department received a check from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office last week to fund the department with a new video recording system for police vehicles. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:38:29 GMT)
Lawyer asks Administrative Court to shoot down emergency decree
A lawyer filed a complaint with the Administrative Court asking it to order the government to life the state of emergency. Nitithorn Lamlua asked the court to consider annulling the state of emergency. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:22:12 GMT)
SHAFEE TOLD TO APPOINT LAWYER IN INTER PARTES INJUNCTION HEARING AGAINST RAJA PETRA
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The High Court today ordered lawyer Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah to appoint a counsel to represent him in the inter partes injunction application hearing against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin on Oct 8. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:30:51 GMT)
Indonesian lawyer seeks murder suspect's release
An Indonesian lawyer on Tuesday demanded the release of a former intelligence official accused in the murder of a human rights activist, claiming the indictment was flawed. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:39:00 GMT)
Shafee Told To Appoint Lawyer In Inter Partes Injunction Hearing Against Raja Petra
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The High Court Tuesday ordered lawyer Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah to appoint a counsel to represent him in the inter partes injunction application hearing against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin on Oct 8. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:34:32 GMT)
Jury picking begins in child-sex trial of lawyer
CLAYTON -- Jury selection was to begin this afternoon for the trial of Eric Tolen, a Town and Country lawyer accused of multiple counts of child molestation. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:01:22 GMT)
OJ Simpson lawyer: 'Ready for trial' in Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson's lawyer says he's ready for Simpson's armed robbery trial to begin next Monday in Las Vegas. Read comments (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:04:48 GMT)
Charges dropped against Gaddafi son: Swiss lawyer
Two domestic workers who filed assault charges against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son in Switzerland, sparking a diplomatic row, have withdrawn their complaint, their Swiss lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:41:46 GMT)
Falls hate crime defendant 'is not a bigot,' his lawyer says
NIAGARA FALLS A veteran city worker accused of posting a "whites only" sign above a public works drinking fountain last month wasn't trying to make a racial statement, his lawyer said today. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:50:52 GMT)
Servants drop charges in Hannibal Kadhafi case: lawyer
Two servants who accused the son of Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi of mistreating them in a Geneva hotel have dropped their legal complaints against him and his wife, their Swiss lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:54:37 GMT)
Attorney Says Teen 'Devastated' By Bay Bridge Crash
An attorney said his 19-year-old client feels "just awful" and is "devastated" about the accident on the Bay Bridge that killed a tractor trailer driver Aug. 10. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:58:49 GMT)
Attorney: Client 'Devastated' By Bay Bridge Crash
An attorney says his 19-year-old client feels "just awful" and is "devastated" about the accident on the Bay Bridge that killed a tractor trailer driver Aug. 10. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:01:26 GMT)
US Attorney General Will Not Prosecute Over Politicized Hirings
The U-S Attorney General says he will NOT prosecute any members of the Justice Department who hired employees based on their political persuasion. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter has more… For many months…Detroit Democratic Congressman John Conyers – head of the House Judiciary Committee – has questioned if U-S Attorneys had been fired for political reasons…rather than their qualifications. ... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:02:04 GMT)
Greens hire lawyer to fight for debate spot
OTTAWA - The Green party has hired a lawyer to pressure the TV networks to include leader Elizabeth May in debates during the coming election campaign. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:03:00 GMT)
Lawyer says Myanmar opposition leader not eating
Detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi had lost weight and continued to shun food deliveries, her lawyer said yesterday. He declined to confirm if she was on a hunger strike. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:26:03 GMT)
Judge frees man, chastises lawyer
A Washington County man who has been sitting in local jails more than two years after his lawyer could have gotten him released was ordered freed today, accompanied by a judge's harsh criticism of the man's lawyer. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:30:09 GMT)
Beebe Nominates Assistant Attorney General As Justice
Gov. Mike Beebe has named a veteran lawyer from the attorney general's office to fill a seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court. Beebe on Tuesday named Elana Wills to fill the remainder of the term of Associate Justice Tom Glaze, who has announced his retirement. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:32:35 GMT)
Attorney General won’t prosecute Sheriff Hedges
Sheriff Pat Hedges, who is being sued by one of his top-ranking deputies for allegedly violating his constitutional rights, won’t face criminal charges for eavesdropping on the officer, the state Attorney General’s Office announced last week. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:39:39 GMT)
Attorney General: Belknap County official stole $40,601
Belknap County's administrator and finance director has waived an indictment charging her with stealing $40,601.99, according to New Hampshire Attorney General Kelly A. Ayotte. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:46:38 GMT)
Attorney Considers Lawsuit After Losing Recount
An attorney whose bid to become a judge in Palm Beach County came up 60 votes short in a recount during the weekend is considering filing a lawsuit against the county. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:13:24 GMT)
Attorney Friednash switching firms
Attorney Doug Friednash is leaving Fairfield & Woods to join Greenberg Traurig's litigation group. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:30:08 GMT)
OJ Simpson lawyer: 'Ready for trial' in Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson's lawyer declared the former football star was ready for jury selection to begin next Monday in his trial stemming from allegations he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint almost a year ago. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:14:19 GMT)
Lawyer for O.J. Simpson co-defendant to ask state Supreme Court for separate trial or delay
A lawyer for a co-defendant of O.J. Simpson said today that he plans to ask the Nevada Supreme Court to reconsider his request to sever his client’s case or delay the beginning of the armed robbery trial of the men. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:20:16 GMT)
Lawyer: OJ Simpson ready for trial in Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson's lawyer on Tuesday declared the former football star all set for jury selection to begin next week in his trial on allegations of robbing two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint almost a year ago. "Ready for trial, judge," Simpson lawyer Gabriel Grasso said during the last scheduled pretrial hearing. But Robert Lucherini, lawyer for Simpson's only remaining co-defendant, ... (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:00:49 GMT)
Prominent area attorney Al Cone Jr. remembered
Attorney Al Cone Jr. was a role model for dozens of Florida lawyers, teaching that grace and charity can be part of the sometimes cutthroat legal system. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:39:15 GMT)
VeriSign's m-Cube Pays $500,000 To Florida Attorney General For Fradulent Ringtone Ads
m-Qube, a VeriSign subsidiary, has agreed to pay the Florida Attorney General's Office $500,000 for allegedly billing for ringtones that were promoted through fraudulent ads, the ClickZ Network reports. (Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:52:28 GMT)
Hearing on Springwood postponed again after attorney leaves in anger
In a near repeat of the last attempt to hold a conditional use hearing on a proposed shopping center in North Cornwall Twp., Springwood Development's attorney again left in anger tonight and vowed to take his concerns to court. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:19:10 GMT)
EFF IP Attorney Wins (Another!) Award | Electronic Frontier Foundation
EFF Senior Staff Attorney Fred Von Lohmann just won a much-prized acknowledgment from Public Knowledge , a public interest group based in Washington, DC whose mission to promote innovation and protect consumer rights often complements our mission at EFF. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:55:45 GMT)
Federal Judge Rules Government Can Scour All of Lawyer's Seized Computer Records
A federal judge has given prosecutors the go-ahead to review computer records seized from the office of a criminal defense lawyer, even if it means looking at files of clients who were not targets of the search. U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler says the procedure proposed by prosecutors for the review of the records provided adequate safeguards to protect other client files and privileged ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:54:04 GMT)
Shafee told to appoint lawyer in inter partes injunction hearing against Raja Petra
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday ordered lawyer Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah to appoint a counsel to represent him in the inter partes injunction application hearing against blogger Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin on Oct 8. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:13:02 GMT)
Attorney's conflict-of-interest roles spelled out
Past criticism prompted attorney H. John Underwood to ask for a clear written understanding of what type of outside representation would constitute a conflict of interest with his work for Ruidoso in wastewater treatment plant issues. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:24:47 GMT)
Capital murder suspect appointed an attorney
A 45-year-old Corpus Christi man charged with capital murder was appointed an attorney on Tuesday. Joseph Sharpe made a brief court appearance before 148th District Judge Marisela Saldaña, who appointed attorney Richard "Rick" Rogers to represent him. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:39:20 GMT)
Lawyer: O.J.'s ready for trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- O.J. Simpson's lawyer on Tuesday declared the former football star all set for jury selection to begin next week in his trial on allegations of robbing two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint almost a year ago. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:14:58 GMT)
Attorney general candidates agree on two more ballots tallied
JEFFERSON CITY | Democratic attorney general candidates agreed Tuesday to tally two more primary ballots but to dismiss a lawsuit that asked for more than 800 to be reviewed. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:46:39 GMT)
Attorney general candidates agree on two more ballots tallied
JEFFERSON CITY | Democratic attorney general candidates agreed Tuesday to tally two more primary ballots but to dismiss a lawsuit that asked for more than 800 to be reviewed. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 03:47:55 GMT)
BexarMet attorney is free to talk in probe
The board of the Bexar Metropolitan Water District late Tuesday waived its attorney-client privilege for its general counsel, Adolfo Ruiz, to speak to the Bexar County district attorney’s office and a grand jury regarding their investigation into alleged criminal activities at the utility. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:12:08 GMT)
Attorney returns to prosecutor's office
In August, the Frederick County State's Attorney's Office brought Ed Lulie aboard as a community prosecutor -- to fight crime in the City of Frederick (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:09:15 GMT)
Judge erred, Tyco chief's lawyer argues
Former Tyco International chief executive Dennis Koz lowski's conviction for defrauding the security systems maker should be reversed because of a judge's mistakes, a lawyer told New York's highest state court. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:10:21 GMT)
Lawyer gets 3-23 months in parking-lot death
In the end, Bucks County lawyer Richard Patton did go to prison. But not for long enough to satisfy the survivors of Patton's girlfriend, Heather Demou, who died in a fall from his truck during a parking-lot squabble last year. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 07:24:23 GMT)
Attorney general may enter pension fray
SANTA ANA ---- State Attorney General Jerry Brown said Tuesday he will try to enter the legal fray raging over over a pension boost given to Orange County sheriff's deputies in 2001, saying the county is wrongly working to block a clause that made the increase retroactive. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:13:25 GMT)
Conviction reversed; lawyer faces disbarment
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has reversed the Jefferson County murder conviction of Brandon McCombs, citing ineffective assistance by a lawyer recently charged with convincing McCombs to lie on the stand. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 08:19:59 GMT)
Attorney renews call to dismiss charge in prayer death
WAUSAU If a couple accused of killing their daughter by praying instead of seeking medical care goes to trial, the courts will wrongly become entangled in religious matters, an attorney argues. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:22:28 GMT)
Bucks Co. Lawyer Sentenced In Girlfriend's Death
A suburban Philadelphia lawyer is getting three to 23 months in the Bucks County Prison for the drunken driving and recklessness that killed his girlfriend. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:07:18 GMT)
County attorney Kuboviak steps down early
Jim Kuboviak will end a 23-year career as Brazos County attorney three months before his final term in office expires, he said Tuesday. He said he made the deci ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:23:42 GMT)
Attorney: Limited curfew may pose problems
Amherst County’s attorney advised the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to use caution in considering any curfews for minors in Old Town Madison Heights. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:49:21 GMT)
County attorney warns of scam operation
Dickinson County Attorney Keith Hoffman said his office has received a report of scam operations being attempted in the county. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:50:56 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. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:16:20 GMT)
Benedetto joins US Attorney's Office
Federal Ombudsman James Benedetto is joining the U.S. Attorney's Office on Saipan, as federal agencies are beefing up their staff to improve law enforcement in the CNMI in line with the federalization law's transition period. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:03:55 GMT)
Attorney General Patrick Lynch Honored by The Century Council for Commitment to Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage ...
The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers, honored Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch for his outstanding commitment to reducing drunk driving and underage drinking on August 26th. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:43:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Suu Kyi wants to meet Myanmar rep
A report that detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi refused to meet with the government minister who acts as her liaison officer is misleading, her lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:43:00 GMT)
Former District Attorney Returns To The Tri-Cities To Practice Law
Former First District Attorney General Joe Crumley is back. Yesterday, he opened his new law office in Johnson City. Crumley is now practicing defense and family law. Two years ago, he lost his job as District Attorney to Tony Clark after voters elected Clark with 56% of the vote. For the past two years, Crumley has served as a prosecutor for the Cocke County District Attorney’s Office. Now, as ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:59:23 GMT)
Detroit Council lawyer urges gov to remove mayor
A lawyer for the City Council urged Michigan's governor at an extraordinary hearing Wednesday to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office, accusing the mayor of lies and a cover-up that have "gravely wounded" the city. A lawyer for the mayor called the... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:06:49 GMT)
Danville approves city attorney as new corporation counsel
DANVILLE – The Danville city council approved the appointment of a new corporation counsel Tuesday night, choosing one of its own, city attorney David Wesner. Since 1996, Wesner has worked as full-time city attorney, writing city ordinances, handling collection cases for the city finance department, advising the public development department on codes and prosecutions of code violations and ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:14:16 GMT)
Erie lawyer who bilked firm retains law license
ERIE, Pa. -- An Erie lawyer who says his obsessive-compulsive disorder led him to take $70,000 from his former law partners will keep his law license. ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:25:03 GMT)
Detroit Council lawyer urges gov to remove mayor
A lawyer for the City Council urged Michigan's governor at an extraordinary hearing Wednesday to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office, accusing the mayor of lies and a cover-up that have "gravely wounded" the city. A lawyer for the mayor called the council's allegations "an Olympic effort to contort the truth." The historic session called by Gov. Jennifer Granholm, under her constitutional ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:30:59 GMT)
Sandy Springs approves city attorney's contract
Sandy Springs has approved a new contract with its city attorney, providing for basic legal services for $33,000 a year, plus a $150-an-hour fee for work on lawsuits. The annual fee will cover services, including legal advice for city officials and work on city ordinances and contracts. The city attorney also will coordinate legal matters being handled by the city's insurers. Work that falls ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 15:57:47 GMT)
Lawyer hopes to settle school sex-abuse case
PUEBLO, Colo.—A lawyer representing 24 former students at a Catholic school says he's hopeful they can settle their sex-abuse lawsuit now that a related case has been settled. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:03:52 GMT)
FAA Ordered to Pay Attorney Fees and Expenses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chief Administrative Law Judge of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) ordered the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to pay two corporate pilots $12,475.00 for attorney fees and expenses pursuant to the Equal Access to Justice Act ("EAJA") 49 C.F.R., section 826.1 et. seq. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:13:40 GMT)
Attorney claims to know of real killer in 99 Wausau slaying
A judge is expected to decide this afternoon if an attorney who might have information about a 1999 homicide in Wausau will have to reveal what he knows. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:55:36 GMT)
Plea deal reached in death-penalty case once handled by ex-U.S. attorney for AZ
PHOENIX — A plea agreement has been reached in a death-penalty case that may have led to the ouster of the former U.S. Attorney in Arizona. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:07:16 GMT)
Lawyer: O.J. Simpson Ready for Trial in Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson's lawyer on Tuesday declared the former football star all set for jury selection to begin next week in his trial on allegations of robbing two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint almost a year ago. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:27:06 GMT)
New attorney on board; valuation delayed
It was another long night for the Gloucester Board of Supervisors Tuesday, but after meeting for more than four hours, the board walked away with the satisfaction of knowing that a new county attorney has finally been hired. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:36:40 GMT)
The American Lawyer's September Issue: Fighting The Lawyer's War in Iraq; Inside Cadwalader's Fall and the 2008 ...
This month, The American Lawyer's cover story reports on the "other war" in Iraq, aimed at establishing the rule of law in a country where legal reform - like everything else - is both complicated and dangerous. Also in this issue, the magazine analyzes the fall of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, whose marquee structured finance practices fueled growth and made partners rich for 14 years. Then, ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:30:27 GMT)
Attorney General Mukasey Appoints Juan Osuna as Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced today the appointment of Juan P. Osuna to be the Chairman of the Board of Immigration Appeals. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:30:36 GMT)
Simpson lawyer claims defense ‘ready for trial'
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson's lawyer declared the former football star was ready for jury selection to begin next Monday in his trial stemming from allegations he robbed two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint almost a year ago. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:47:48 GMT)
Detroit Council lawyer urges gov to remove mayor
A lawyer for the City Council urged Michigan's governor at an extraordinary hearing Wednesday to remove Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office, accusing the mayor of lies and a cover-up that have "gravely wounded" the city. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 19:51:30 GMT)
Lawyer: MacKenzie Phillips in rehab
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 3 (UPI) -- MacKenzie Phillips' lawyer says the singer and actress has entered a rehabilitation facility following her arrest last week for suspected drug possession. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:12:47 GMT)
Montgomery Father Seeks To Dismiss His Attorney
The Montgomery County man accused of drowning his three young children in a Baltimore hotel bathtub said in court yesterday that he wanted to dismiss his attorney, the second such request in less than a month. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:16:29 GMT)
Weber Attorney's Office biased in case, lawyer says
Posted: 2:33 PM- OGDEN - The mother of an infant strangled by her boyfriend should not be prosecuted by the Weber County Attorney's Office because she testified against her child's killer, a defense attorney argued in 2nd District Court on Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:56:21 GMT)
Attorney's computers seized in woman's complaint
Seattle Police have seized computers and other electronic equipment from a state assistant attorney general's home as part of an investigation into a woman's complaint that someone had impersonated her on an adult Web site. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:33:30 GMT)
Bessemer Attorney May Be Disbarred
A well known Bessemer attorney is facing possible sanctions by the Alabama State Bar after the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed the murder conviction of Brandon McCombs. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:48:25 GMT)
Peters' lawyer prevented from making full statement
Parliament's privileges committee has prevented Winston Peters' lawyer making a full statement at a hearing today. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:51:56 GMT)
Woman wants out of plea, testimony agreement, lawyer says
A Wauconda woman who pleaded guilty to child molesting and agreed to testify against her husband now wants out of the deal, her husband's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:09:18 GMT)
Hopewell's city attorney resigns
City Attorney Edwin N. Wilmot today announced his resignation amid rumors that some city officials wanted to make his position part-time. Wilmot, who has been city attorney for 13 years and worked for the city for four years previous to that, said yesterday that his resignation is effective Oct. 2. The next day he will start as County Attorney in Gloucester County, he said. Last week council ... (Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:54:42 GMT)
Taylorsville attorney charged with 9 counts of sexual battery
TAYLORSVILLE, N.C. -- An Alexander County attorney is charged with nine counts of sexual battery. On Wednesday, NewsChannel 36 cameras were there as he turned himself in to law enforcement. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:16 GMT)
State's attorney candidates Bruscato, Prorok make their cases at forum
The candidates for the first Winnebago County state’s attorney race in two decades squared off today at Forest Hills Country Club. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:44 GMT)
Lawyer: NY girl says she posted school threat because she didn't want summer break to end
SELDEN, N.Y. - A teenage student accused of posting a threat against her school on her social-networking Web page was just trying to prolong her summer break, her lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:33:44 GMT)
Attorney General Cox rescinds deal
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may have struck a deal with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, but Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox's offer is off the table. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:00:11 GMT)
Jonesboro Shootings Shouldn't Influence Sentence, Johnson's Attorney Says
FAYETTEVILLE -- Mitchell Scott Johnson shouldn't get more federal prison time on gun and drug charges because of his involvement in the 1998 shootings at a Jonesboro elementary school, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:31:54 GMT)
Novel Charges Stand Against Lawyer in Benefits Fraud Case
A federal judge has upheld novel employee-benefits fraud charges against a lawyer, calling his argument for dismissal "provocative" but "fatally flawed." Steven Coren was indicted last year on charges that he helped clients divert for their own use trust money supposedly set aside for employee benefits as required by the federal Davis-Bacon Act. The judge noted that he believed the case was the ... (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:53:54 GMT)
Hopewell's attorney resigns
BY LUZ LAZO Times-Dispatch Staff Writer HOPEWELL -- Hopewell City Attorney Edwin N. Wilmot today announced his resignation, effective Oct. 2 -- the day before he will start as county attorney in Gloucester County. Wilmot has been city attorney for 13 years and worked for the city for four years before that. Hopewell Citizens for Good Government, a civic group, circulated e-mails last week that ... (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 02:54:32 GMT)
Private lawyer hired for Palin in 'troopergate' probe
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin — Republican John McCain's pick for vice president — now has a private lawyer representing her and others in the governor's office in an investigation into the firing of her public safety commissioner It wasn't immediately clear who hired and who is paying for Thomas Van Flein, who is with a large Alaska law firm. The Alaska Legislature approved spending up to $100,000 to ... (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:06:51 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Metropolitan Money Store Scheme
A lawyer who was charged with participating in the Metropolitan Money Store mortgage foreclosure scheme pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, the U.S. attorney's office in Maryland said. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:13:09 GMT)
MSHA asks U.S. Attorney to consider criminal charges in Crandal Canyon mine disaster
Posted: 5:02 PM- The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said Wednesday it has asked the U.S. Attorney for Utah to review possible criminal issues arising from its investigation of last year's Crandall Canyon mine disaster. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:43:22 GMT)
Attorney argues against trying dead child's mom
OGDEN - The mother of an infant strangled by her boyfriend should not be prosecuted by the Weber County Attorney's Office because she testified against her child's killer, a defense attorney argued Wednesday in 2nd District Court. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:27:32 GMT)
Felderhof's lawyer still seeking payment
Appeal court in Texas complicated efforts by Toronto lawyer Joe Groia to recover at least some money (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:35:28 GMT)
Hopewell's attorney resigns amid rumors
City Attorney Edwin N. Wilmot yesterday announced his resignation after rumors spread that some city officials wanted to make his position part time. Wilmot, who has been city attorney for 13 years and worked for the city for four years before that, said yesterday that his resignation is effective Oct. 2. On Oct. 3 he will start as county attorney in Gloucester County, he said. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:40:28 GMT)
Focus now to unseat county attorney
The Democratic Party on Wednesday united around Tim Nelson, its candidate for Maricopa County attorney, saying ''it's time for a change,'' in the top prosecutorial post. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:05:54 GMT)
Governor appoints lawyer to Morrisville State board
Morrisville lawyer Steven Jones has been appointed to the Morrisville State College Council by Gov. David Paterson. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:02:21 GMT)
Felderhof's lawyer still seeking payment
Toronto lawyer Joe Groia won perhaps the biggest case of his career last year when his client John Felderhof was found not guilty of illegal insider trading while at Bre-X Minerals Ltd. But Mr. Groia is having less success getting paid. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:07:19 GMT)
Offender is a changed man, lawyer says
Lonnie Talbot, jailed indefinitely as a dangerous offender 11 years ago after beating a young mother and a grandmother and kicking a nine-month-old baby in the head, is a changed man after being diagnosed in 2001 with schizophrenia, his lawyer argued Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:07:59 GMT)
Attorney wants DA off murder case
An attorney for a 15-year-old girl accused of killing her mother with a claw hammer wants the District Attorney's Office removed from the case because it had access to confidential psychiatric documents, the lawyer said yesterday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:08:14 GMT)
Stabbing at OC Transpo station was in self defence, defence lawyer says
A 21-year-old man accused of stabbing another man at an OC Transpo station about two years ago will say he did so in self-defence, his lawyer told a jury after a trial started Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:16:21 GMT)
Jericho attorney pleads not guilty to fraud charges
A Jericho attorney surrendered yesterday to FBI agents on charges that he had defrauded more than a dozen clients, many of them also longtime friends, of $5 million. (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:27:56 GMT)
Attorney faces more sexual battery charges
A Taylorsville attorney charged last month with sexual battery on a police officer posing as a client was charged Wednesday with eight additional counts of sexual battery involving female clients. Vaughn Edward Jennings, 60, turned himself in at the Alexander County Sheriff's Office, Taylorsville police Sgt. Lisa Johnson said Wednesday. A magistrate released him on $10,000 unsecured bond. ... (Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:34:42 GMT)
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