Attorney News Sep 2008
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Judge bars defense attorney from city murder retrial
A Baltimore Circuit Court judge blocked a defense attorney yesterday from participating in the retrial of two men prosecutors accuse of participating in a gang war that left three dead and four wounded in East Baltimore in 2003. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:02:41 GMT)
Prominent NYC attorney accused in plot to kill
A high-profile defense attorney in New York is accused of plotting to bribe or "eliminate" witnesses who might testify against one of his clients, a Guyanese businessman and alleged drug trafficker. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:05:28 GMT)
Suu Kyi meets again with lawyer: witnesses
Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi met for two hours with her lawyer Thursday, witnesses said, amid worries for her health after her party said she was not accepting food. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:04:46 GMT)
Attorney: Plea Deal Ahead For Tampa Teacher In Sex Case
A schoolteacher accused of having sex with a student is negotiating with prosecutors for a plea deal in her case. An attorney for Christina Butler, 34, charged with felony lewd and lascivious battery, said in court this morning that within a couple of weeks they expect to have the case "worked out." (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:25:26 GMT)
Lawyer says Suu Kyi in good health
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer said Thursday that he had held "positive" talks with the detained democracy leader and that she appeared in good health, after reports she was not accepting food. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:38 GMT)
Fen-phen lawyer to be released on bond
COVINGTON -- A lawyer accused of defrauding clients who won a $200 settlement from the makers of the diet-drug fen-phen will be released from jail today. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:51:04 GMT)
District attorney's office also hit by cuts
One day each month, 10 employees of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office will not go to work because of state budget cuts that began Sept. 1, officials said. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:16:47 GMT)
Former Clarksville attorney sentenced
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A former Clarksville attorney who was accused of stealing more than $180,000 from clients has been sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to theft and fraud charges. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:22:26 GMT)
Former attorney pleads guilty in homebuilding scam
Steven Wisniewski, a disbarred attorney whose homebuilding business was shut down by the state last spring, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny and falsifying building permit charges. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:13:29 GMT)
LeRoy lawyer expects to file lawsuit Friday to stop park closures
BLOOMINGTON -- LeRoy lawyer and doctor Tom Pliura said he will lodge a lawsuit in McLean County Circuit Court arguing that Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources lack the legal power to close 11 state parks as planned Nov. 1. | Rallies planned to protest closures | House looks to override ethics veto | Lottery lease clears big hurdle (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:53:08 GMT)
Attorney General Cuomo announces indictment of house-flipper (press release)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (September 11, 2008) - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo today announced the indictment of a Niagara Falls man who allegedly sold properties to a buyer from England and never provided the titles to the properties. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:06:18 GMT)
Lawyer expresses hope for Elder despite drug charges
The lawyer for Millie Elder, adopted daughter of broadcaster Paul Holmes, says he has hope for her future despite her appearance in court yesterday on serious drugs charges. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:21:19 GMT)
Lawyer says Suu Kyi in good health
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer said today that he had held "positive" talks with the detained democracy leader and that she appeared in good health, after reports she was not accepting food. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:26:00 GMT)
Lawyer: There is hope for Millie
The lawyer for Millie Elder, daughter of broadcaster Paul Holmes, says he has hope for her future despite her appearance in court on Thursday on serious drugs charges. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:28:49 GMT)
Sudan murder defendants confessed under torture-lawyer
Source: Reuters KHARTOUM, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Four Sudanese men accused of murdering a U.S. aid worker in Khartoum told a court on Thursday they confessed to the crime under torture, their lawyer said. A fifth man ... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:35:58 GMT)
Feds accuse NY defense attorney of seeking to 'eliminate' witnesses against drug trafficker
NEW YORK - Veteran defense attorney Robert Simels has represented the mobster immortalized in "Goodfellas," a drug kingpin with ties to hip hop and other notorious clients in his long career. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:50:13 GMT)
Klages’ Attorney Seeks Change Of Venue
The attorney representing Harry Klages II wants his client's trial to be held outside of St. Lawrence County. The 26 year old Massena man is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly torturing and mutilating 51 year old Andrew Lesperance. St. Lawrence County Public Defender Brian Pilatzke has filed a 15 page motion with more than 81 pages of exhibits with the Supreme Court's Appelate ... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:01:32 GMT)
'Goodfellas' defense attorney arrested
Veteran defense attorney Robert Simels has represented the mobster immortalized in "Goodfellas," a drug kingpin with ties to hip-hop and other notorious clients in his long career. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:48:23 GMT)
Lawyer says Ontario judge admits 'judicial misconduct' but should not be removed
TORONTO - The lawyer for an Ontario judge under examination by a disciplinary panel for his conduct during a murder trial said Thursday his client's dramatic apology the previous day was "an admission of judicial misconduct." (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:13:00 GMT)
Ex-Arnold & Porter Lawyer Pleads Guilty In Tax Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A former lawyer at Arnold & Porter LLP and the Internal Revenue Service pleaded guilty Thursday to criminal charges in an alleged scheme to promote fraudulent tax shelters. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:42:49 GMT)
Ark. attorney general: Schools can admit illegal immigrants
Arkansas' colleges and universities can admit illegal immigrants, the Arkansas attorney general's office says. The state's higher education director earlier this year ordered schools to check the immigration status of potential students. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:42:01 GMT)
Race war at Scotland Yard: Dizaei and the crooked lawyer
Disturbing links can be revealed today between race row lawyer Shahrokh Mireskandari and one of Scotland Yard's most controversial officers. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:22:20 GMT)
Lawyer cited for contempt to explain on Oct 7
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court yesterday set Oct 7 to hear a lawyer's explanation for filing a RM30 million suit against a High Court judge. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:12:11 GMT)
Lawyer for O.J. co-defendant under indictment
A lawyer representing O.J. Simpson co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart is facing tax evasion charges in his home state of Louisiana, where he served as a state lawmaker until January. Read comments (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:42:10 GMT)
Plaintiffs Lawyer Files Constitutional Challenge to Law Restricting Silica Litigation
A Texas plaintiffs lawyer, on behalf of hundreds of silica litigants, is pressing a constitutional challenge to a state law that restricts his clients from litigating claims if they suffer no physical impairments. John M. Black argues that by tying the definition of "functional impairment" to evolving American Medical Association guides, the state Legislature has abdicated its law-making role to ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 01:58:28 GMT)
Girlfriend's death not premeditated, ex-con's attorney says
An ex-con killed his former girlfriend after the woman falsely accused him of rape and told authorities where they could find him, his attorney told jurors today. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:23:30 GMT)
Lawyer For O.J. Co-Defendant Under Indictment
A lawyer representing O.J. Simpson co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart is facing tax evasion charges in his home state of Louisiana, where he served as a state lawmaker until January. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 02:33:59 GMT)
S'pore's Attorney-General sues The Wall Street Journal Asia
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Attorney General is taking The Wall Street Journal Asia and its editors to court for contempt. A statement from the A-G's Chambers said that recent publications in the Journal "impugn the impartiality, integrity and independence of the Singapore judiciary." (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:19:05 GMT)
State's attorney and his office still reviewing trooper-related fatality
The investigation into a fatal car crash involving a state trooper is in the hands of Winnebago County State’s Attorney Phil Nicolosi, who said earlier this week that he would like to make a decision regarding charges by next week. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:40:53 GMT)
Attorney General may investigate salt prices
The Illinois Attorney General’s office has not decided to act on claims of price gouging and pursue an investigation into the price of road salt, which for Rock Island County tripled from last year. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:57:10 GMT)
Missouri attorney general candidates find common ground in first debate
COLUMBIA | The Republican and Democratic candidates for attorney general seemed to agree as much as they disagreed Thursday in their first debate of the general election season. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:12:28 GMT)
Palin's attorney calls Monegan investigation unlawful
Attorney Van Flein says the Monegan investigation is secretive and unlawful and suggests that the state senator coordincating it may be waging a vendetta to help a friend. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:20:01 GMT)
Missouri attorney general candidates find common ground in first debate
COLUMBIA | The Republican and Democratic candidates for attorney general seemed to agree as much as they disagreed Thursday in their first debate of the general election season. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:27:00 GMT)
Lawyer testifies about Celona
James R. McGuirk, Roger Williams Medical Center’s lawyer and a friend of then-president Robert A. Urciuoli, says he advised against hiring John Celona. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:01:52 GMT)
Riverside County district attorney's allies fill posts costing $500,000
After his 2006 election, Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco created a new group of staff and filled the unit partly with his one-time Assembly aides and former Republican political operatives. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:48:02 GMT)
Singapore attorney general to sue Wall Street Journal Asia
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Singapore's attorney-general's office is taking legal action against the Wall Street Journal Asia and two editors over articles allegedly casting doubt on the judiciary's integrity, it said. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:05:30 GMT)
LeRoy lawyer expects to file lawsuit Friday to stop park closures
BLOOMINGTON -- LeRoy lawyer and doctor Tom Pliura said he will lodge a lawsuit in McLean County Circuit Court arguing that Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources lack the legal power to close 11 state parks as planned Nov. 1. | Rallies planned to protest closures | House looks to override ethics veto | Lottery lease clears big hurdle (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:12:03 GMT)
Bar association honors district attorney
Boston Bar Association honored Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley yesterday with its Distinguished Public Servant Award. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:24:58 GMT)
Attorney profits from Wal-Mart settlement
ROSEMEAD - After four years and four lawsuits over the Wal-Mart Supercenter on Grove Avenue, the only clear winner appears to be the attorney who handled the suits. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:36:03 GMT)
'HIT' LAWYER FACED PRIOR HARASS RAP
The shady lawyer who allegedly plotted to kill family members of government witnesses once tried to "silence, intimidate and harass" them during a press conference in Guyana. Lawyer Robert Simels, 61, angered a federal judge last year when he... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 08:26:53 GMT)
Attorney asks justices to enter tax cap fray
CARSON CITY -- Las Vegas attorney Joel Hansen on Thursday asked the Nevada Supreme Court to temporarily prohibit from taking effect a lower court ruling that kicked a proposed 2 percent property tax cap measure off of the November ballot. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:20:25 GMT)
Attorney departs county DA race
Canastota attorney Peter Finocchiaro said he is bowing outÕ7FinocchiaroÕ of the Madison County District Attorney's race because he's convinced a third-party candidate cannot win. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:28:00 GMT)
Lawyer found shot to death, cause sought
A Hamilton lawyer's death remains under investigation despite indications that he might have shot himself, said Butler County Coroner Richard Burkhardt. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:33:21 GMT)
2nd fen-phen lawyer posts $2.5M bond, leaves jail
COVINGTON - A lawyer who won $200 million from the maker of the diet drug fen-phen and then was accused of defrauding clients will get to prepare his defense while out of jail. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:39:49 GMT)
Bangladesh Ex-PM's Son Leaves Country, Quits Politics -Lawyer
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AFP)--The influential son of Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia has left the country and "retired from active politics," a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:13:18 GMT)
Case against Dan-Jumbo dismissed, attorney says
Misdemeanor assault charges against celebrity TV handyman Andrew Dan-Jumbo were dismissed Thursday, according to his attorney. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:51:46 GMT)
‘Lincoln, The Lawyer’ Symposium At RiverCenter
The Northern Kentucky Law Review of the Chase College of Law and the Kentucky Historical Society are co-sponsoring a free public symposium “Lincoln, the Lawyer,” Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Marriott RiverCenter in Covington, Ky. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:46:39 GMT)
Bangladesh ex-PM's son leaves country, quits politics: lawyer
The influential son of Bangladesh's ex-premier Khaleda Zia has left the country and "retired from active politics," a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:32:55 GMT)
Tatar's attorney seeks caseworker
Attorney Jeffrey Miller is expected to argue in court today for the resources he feels are necessary to prove that caseworkers' documents were altered in the homicide case of a Parks man serving a life sentence. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:37:24 GMT)
Bar association honors district attorney
Boston Bar Association honored Suffolk District Attorney Daniel F. Conley yesterday with its Distinguished Public Servant Award. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:59:29 GMT)
Lawyer's family deny video leak
The family of a divorce lawyer shot dead during a police siege deny leaking material from the video of the incident. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:15:32 GMT)
Lawyer's family deny video leak
The family of a divorce lawyer shot dead during a police siege deny leaking material from the video of the incident. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:15:57 GMT)
Singapore attorney general sues Wall Street Journal Asia
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Singapore's attorney-general's office initiated legal action Friday against the Wall Street Journal Asia and two editors over articles allegedly casting doubt on the judiciary's integrity. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:21:20 GMT)
Canton attorney gets six years for child porn
AKRON -- Canton attorney Brian Butler was sentenced to six years in prison Friday for pandering child pornography. Butler, 39, was sentenced by Judge Robert Gippin on five counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor. In 2005, Butler gave two... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:43:02 GMT)
Convicting Khawaja would reward terrorists: lawyer
Momin Khawaja's lawyer says the al Qaeda operatives of 9-11 will score a victory if his client is convicted of terrorism charges on the basis of mere rhetoric or guilt by association. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:26:11 GMT)
Springfield lawyer, David O'Desky, begins 6 month jail term for stealing $15,000 from elderly woman
SPRINGFIELD - Springfield lawyer David R. O'Desky reported to Hampden Superior Court Friday to begin serving a term of six months in the Hampden County Correctional Center in Ludlow. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:02:18 GMT)
Lawyer urges judge to acquit Meehan
A lawyer has urged a judge to acquit the former partner of Shannon Matthews' mother saying it was impossible to prove who had downloaded child pornography on to his computer. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:11:22 GMT)
French judge issues warrants over Senegal ferry disaster: lawyer
A French judge issued international arrest warrants Friday for nine Senegalese officials over the 2002 sinking of the Joola ferry, Africa's worst maritime disaster, a lawyer for the French victims said. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:18:03 GMT)
Cosgrove admits 'judicial misconduct' but should not be removed: Lawyer
The lawyer for an Ontario judge under examination by a disciplinary panel for his conduct during a murder trial said Thursday his client's dramatic apology [...] (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:56:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Animal cruelty charges against former officer should be dismissed
Animal cruelty charges against former Fayetteville police officer John Leggett should be dismissed because they violate the double jeopardy clauses in the state and federal constitutions, his lawyer argued in Cumberland County court on Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:57:16 GMT)
Governor Names Attorney In Election Lawsuit
Governor Jim Doyle has appointed Madison attorney Lester Pines to represent Wisconsin election officials in a lawsuit demanding they confirm tens of thousands of voters' identities. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:42:26 GMT)
Governor Names Attorney In Election Lawsuit
MADISON, Wis. -- Gov. Jim Doyle has appointed Madison attorney Lester Pines to represent Wisconsin election officials in a lawsuit demanding they confirm tens of thousands of voters' identities. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:55:02 GMT)
Wis. governor names attorney in election lawsuit
Associated Press - September 12, 2008 3:35 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Gov. Jim Doyle has appointed Madison attorney Lester Pines to represent Wisconsin election officials in a lawsuit demanding... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:56:02 GMT)
Poll shows governor, attorney general with huge leads over opponents
Republican Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. and GOP Attorney General Mark Shurtleff still hold commanding leads in their re-election efforts, a new Deseret News/KSL-TV poll shows. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:02:44 GMT)
Iowa Attorney General says no charges will be filed against Waterloo Police Chief Tom Jennings
Assistant Attorney General Scott Brown, Director of the Area Prosecutions Division of the Attorney General's Office, informed Black Hawk County Attorney Thomas J. Ferguson on Friday that the Attorney General's office is not filing charges naming Waterloo Police Chief Tom Jennings relating to an incident hear Jennings' home on August 20 involving Jennings and a 16-year-old male. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:18:38 GMT)
NY Attorney General says Fidelity to buy back $300 mln in auction-rate securities
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Fidelity Investments will buy back $300 million in auction-rate securities as part of an agreement with state regulators in a probe of how the complex securities were marketed, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said. Fidelity won't pay a civil penalty as part of the agreement and will buy back the securities by the end of the year, according to Cuomo. The ... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:31:31 GMT)
Lawyer says former Brazil striker Dodo may appeal doping suspension
SAO PAULO, Brazil - Former Brazil striker Dodo is considering appealing to the Brazilian legal system to try to revert the doping suspension handed to him by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, his lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:42:00 GMT)
Dryer fires attorney; sentencing delayed
Sentencing for Fredric “Rick” Dryer, who was found guilty in July of 44 criminal counts, was delayed Friday after Dryer moved to fire his attorney over an “ethical dispute” concerning how the sentencing hearing was to be conducted. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:06:18 GMT)
Attorney General Wants Seminoles To Shut Down Games
TALLAHASSEE Attorney Barry Richard told The Tampa Tribune and other media outlets that the Seminole tribe is going to keep offering the casino games approved in the compact that the Supreme Court has declared invalid. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:10:24 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates Price Gouging
FAYETTEVILLE — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asked Arkansas residents to contact his office if they suspect gasoline price gouging in their hometown. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:32:49 GMT)
Top lawyer to be honored
Alan Wohl of Bridgewater, a partner at Wohl Goldstein & Zalewski in Somerville, has been named Professional Lawyer of the Year by the Somerset County Bar Association. He will be honored at a luncheon on Friday, Sept. 26 at the... (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:58:31 GMT)
Pompano attorney stripped of license, sentenced to 10 years
A Pompano Beach attorney stripped of his law license will spend 10 years in prison for stealing more than $300,000 from clients, prosecutor David Schulson said Friday. (Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:08:43 GMT)
Outside attorney investigating Tempe complaints
Tempe has hired a high-profile Phoenix employment and labor-law attorney to ''conduct a fact-finding/personnel investigation into the complaints raised by a number'' of the city's Water Utilities Departmentemployees, according to a letter from Tempe City Attorney Andrew Ching. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:27:33 GMT)
Cosgrove admits 'judicial misconduct' but should not be removed: Lawyer
The lawyer for an Ontario judge under examination by a disciplinary panel for his conduct during a murder trial said Thursday his client's dramatic apology [...] (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:26:18 GMT)
Group hires lawyer who fought Oak Island annexation
A group opposing Oak Island's annexation has hired the same lawyer who successfully fought off the town's attempt to grab a similar area in 2003. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:35:02 GMT)
Lawyer calls for improvements to Garibaldi victims' medical agreements
An Adelaide lawyer who is representing 20 people affected by the 1995 Garibaldi food poisoning outbreak says he wants to improve aspects of their lifetime medical care agreement. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:55:11 GMT)
Singapore’s Attorney—General sues The Wall Street Journal Asia
SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Attorney General is taking The Wall Street Journal Asia and its editors to court for contempt. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:46:38 GMT)
Oldham resigns from county attorney office
Michelle Oldham has resigned as chief deputy Hall County attorney, effective Oct. 10. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:37:39 GMT)
Democrat is also GOP nominee for attorney general
PORTLAND -- Democrat John Kroger is in the rare position of also being the Republican nominee for Oregon attorney general, about as close to a sure bet for the November general election as there can be. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:03:20 GMT)
LeRoy lawyer files lawsuit to stop state park closures
BLOOMINGTON -- LeRoy lawyer and doctor Tom Pliura lodged a lawsuit in McLean County Circuit Court on Friday, arguing that Gov. Rod Blagojevich and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources lack the legal power to close 11 state parks as planned Nov. 1. | Motion: Temporary Restraining Order(PDF) | Pliura's IDNR suit (PDF) (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 05:41:54 GMT)
Florida Attorney General releases TPD review in wake of Hoffman case
The Tallahassee Police Department should improve its confidential informant procedures — including planning drug buy operations better and reviewing the suitability of informants more thoroughly — according to a review by the Florida Attorney General that the city released Friday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:01:42 GMT)
Attorney general's actions lauded over funeral charges
Rep. Debbie Stafford, D-Aurora, praised the actions of the Colorado attorney general's office against Drinkwine Mortuary for allegedly failing to place funds from pre-need sales into a separate trust. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:15:33 GMT)
Yonkers lawyer: Woman in brutality suit was drunk and interfering with officers
The woman at the center of a high-profile Yonkers police brutality case was extremely drunk and obstructing police officers in the incident where another officer is accused of slamming her face-first to the ground, a lawyer for the city said yesterday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:37:42 GMT)
Judge David Sam and attorney M. Dayle Jeffs honored
Provo attorney M. Dayle Jeffs and David Sam, senior federal judge for the District of Utah David were honored Friday by the J. Reuben Clark Law Society Central Utah Chapter for distinguished service to the legal profession and the community. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:03:38 GMT)
Assistant state attorney suspended for carrying gun in Fort Lauderdale
An assistant state attorney best known for defending "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz was suspended from his post Friday after officials say he was twice seen carrying a gun in plain sight. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:23:47 GMT)
Lawyer starts 6-month jail term
SPRINGFIELD - Springfield lawyer David R. O'Desky reported to Hampden Superior Court on Friday to begin serving a term of six months at the Hampden County Correctional Center in Ludlow. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 07:41:18 GMT)
Commissioner hires lawyer
AUBURN - Commissioner Helen Poulin has hired a lawyer to help preserve her seat on the three-member Androscoggin County board. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:10:26 GMT)
Attorney General's Office investigating Benton County coroner
E-mails obtained by the Herald confirm the state Attorney General's Office has been investigating the Benton County coroner since June, but neither the state agency nor the Benton County prosecutor will say what prompted the probe. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:20:20 GMT)
Butler Co. coroner rules Hamilton lawyer's shooting death a suicide
A Hamilton lawyer's shooting death was a suicide, the Butler County coroner ruled Friday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:49:02 GMT)
Volker opponent questions use of staff attorney
The battle over State Sen. Dale M. Volker's 59th District seat heated up Friday with supporters of Kathy Konst accusing the longtime state lawmaker of forcing a staff attorney to illegally do election work on taxpayer time. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 10:58:38 GMT)
Attorney: From Day 1, Gilbert wanted to accept responsibility
BRATTLEBORO -- From the day attorney Kevin Griffin took over the defense of Brian Gilbert, the man accused in the shooting death of Douglas Bartlett in 2005, he told his attorney he wanted to accept responsibility for his actions. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:15:43 GMT)
Former attorney charged with stealing $2M in mortgage stacking scheme
WOBURN, Mass. -- A former Somerville real estate attorney is accused of stealing millions of dollars in a mortgage scheme. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 11:31:17 GMT)
Police hunt 2 maids in killing of old lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- The body of 88-year-old lawyer Emilio Venegas of 22 Mindanao Avenue, Barangay (village) Bagong Pag-asa in Project 6, was found dead in his home on Friday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:32:01 GMT)
Suu Kyi to appeal to Myanmar junta for her release: lawyer
Detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi will soon submit her first-ever personal appeal for release to Myanmar's ruling junta, her lawyer told AFP Saturday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:06:55 GMT)
Ohio attorney who represented Pete Rose dies
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Attorney Roger Makley, who represented Pete Rose as the baseball great sought reinstatement from Major League Baseball, has died. He was 74. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:13:00 GMT)
Ohio attorney who represented Pete Rose dies
Associated Press - September 13, 2008 11:05 AM ET DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Attorney Roger Makley, who represented Pete Rose as the baseball great sought reinstatement from Major League Baseball, has... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:18:35 GMT)
Facts about candidates for Pa. attorney general
Biographical facts about the three candidates in the Nov. 4 election for state attorney general: (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:13:26 GMT)
Makley, attorney who represented Rose, dies at 74
Roger Makley, the attorney who represented Pete Rose when he sought reinstatement from Major League Baseball, has died. He was 74. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:18:15 GMT)
Ohio lawyer Roger Makley, who represented Pete Rose, dies
DAYTON, Ohio - Roger Makley, the lawyer who represented Pete Rose when he sought reinstatement from Major League Baseball, has died. He was 74. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:41:00 GMT)
Pete Rose's lawyer dies
DAYTON, Ohio - Roger Makley, the lawyer who represented Pete Rose when he sought reinstatement from Major League Baseball, has died. He was 74. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:53:03 GMT)
Lawyer for U of I player wants separate trials
Associated Press - September 13, 2008 2:14 PM ET IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A lawyer for former University of Iowa football player Abe Satterfield wants to suppress statements the former player... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:27:20 GMT)
Lawyer for U of I player wants separate trials
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - A lawyer for former University of Iowa football player Abe Satterfield wants to suppress statements the former player made to U of I football coach Kirk Ferentz and other university officials. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:31:01 GMT)
Clark County prosecuting attorney says he's investigating local gas prices
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney Blake Batson Friday announced that his office will be investigating the price of gasoline in the county. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:46:23 GMT)
Attorney Who Represented Pete Rose Dies
Attorney Roger Makley, who represented Pete Rose as the baseball great sought reinstatement from Major League Baseball, has died. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:15:35 GMT)
Idaho Supreme Court censures Boise lawyer
Associated Press - September 13, 2008 4:04 PM ET TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The state's highest court has publicly censured a 33-year-old Boise lawyer and former Idaho Supreme Court clerk who was... (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:16:01 GMT)
Idaho Supreme Court censures Boise lawyer
The state's highest court has publicly censured a 33-year-old Boise lawyer and former Idaho Supreme Court clerk who was charged during an Internet sting operation in 2005. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:16:30 GMT)
Illinois attorney general looks into gas price gouging reports
CHICAGO — The Illinois attorney general’s office is investigating reports of possible gasoline price gouging. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:28:54 GMT)
Slain Dancer's Attorney May Soon Get Key Text Messages
The attorney for the son of an exotic dancer killed in a drive-by shooting after she allegedly danced at a rumored Manoogian Mansion party hopes to have key text messages to help in the case to solve her killing. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:05:19 GMT)
Miss. Attorney General Gets Calls About Rising Gas Prices
Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood says increasing gas prices have prompted a flurry of calls to his office from concerned motorists. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:21:04 GMT)
Accused Phony Lawyer Once Worked On Cases In Georgia, Records Show
Howard O. Kieffer is scheduled to be in a courtroom this week, charged with one count of mail fraud and one count of false statements in impersonating a lawyer. He'll be a defendant. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:51:07 GMT)
Illinois attorney general looks into gas price gouging reports
The Illinois attorney general’s office is investigating reports of possible gasoline price gouging. The office has received several consumer complaints of retail gasoline price spikes in southern Illinois and around the Springfield area, said spokeswoman Robyn Ziegler. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:11:12 GMT)
Attorney General receives 261 gas gouging complaints
Attorney General Bill McCollum today released the following statement regarding his office's ongoing investigations into allegations of gasoline price gouging: (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:38:52 GMT)
Attorney General reports rash of gasoline price-gouging complaints
The Florida Attorney General’s Office said Saturday evening that it had received more than 250 complaints in the past couple of days regarding gasoline price gouging, resulting from Hurricane Ike. A specific breakdown on complaints from Collier, Lee or other Florida counties wasn’t immediately available. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:52:13 GMT)
Lawyer says Dodo may appeal doping suspension
SAO PAULO, Brazil – Former Brazil striker Dodo is considering appealing to the Brazilian legal system to try to revert the doping suspension handed to him by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, his lawyer said on Friday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:40:32 GMT)
Dodo may appeal doping suspension, says lawyer
SAO PAULO: Former Brazil striker Dodo (pic) is considering appealing to the Brazilian legal system to try to revert the doping suspension handed to him by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland, his lawyer said on Friday. (Sat, 13 Sep 2008 23:40:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman In NY Police Body-Slam Was Drunk
A government lawyer says a woman was drunk and interfering with police when an officer body-slammed her and knocked her unconscious. Yonkers city lawyer Peter Meisels made the claim in court Friday. But the woman's lawyer, Gary Certain, said two other officers have testified she wasn't getting in their way. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:15:04 GMT)
Attorney General's Statement On Invoking Gouging Law
"President Bush has declared a state of emergency in Louisiana and Texas due to Hurricane Ike. Pursuant to SC Code Section 39-5-145, the attorney general now gives notice of an "abnormal disruption of the market" for gasoline and other petroleum products in South Carolina. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:29:42 GMT)
Assistant State Attorney General to speak at session on gas leases
DICKINSON -- Southern Tier residents seeking legal advice for dealing with natural gas prospectors will find it Tuesday at a forum with an assistant state attorney general. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:07:03 GMT)
Idaho Supreme Court censures Boise lawyer
The state's highest court has publicly censured a 33-year-old Boise lawyer and former Idaho Supreme Court clerk who was charged during an Internet sting operation in 2005. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 02:32:25 GMT)
Attorney General Jay Nixon campaigns rural Missouri
By Alexis Hunt Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 10:39 p.m. BOWLING GREEN, MO -- Attorney General Jay Nixon continues his aggressive push for the Governor's Mansion. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 04:00:43 GMT)
Walk of Hope remembers Oklahoma city attorney
Cancer is an indiscriminate killer. It doesn't care if you're a three-time felon or a candidate for sainthood. And cancer came for Laura Cross, an early proponent of hospice care and a prominent Oklahoma City health care attorney. With a career that spanned five decades and two professions, Cross touched the lives of many in the state as she fought for better treatment for the dying, both ... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:10:08 GMT)
Delafield attorney wins bronze in sailing at Paralympic Games
John Ruf, an attorney who lives in the Town of Delafield, won a bronze medal Saturday in sailing at the Paralympic Games... (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:37:18 GMT)
Supreme Court issues public censure for Boise lawyer
A Boise lawyer on probation until 2013 for a misdemeanor crime has been publicly censured by the Idaho Supreme Court, according to a letter this week from the Idaho State Bar. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 05:48:55 GMT)
4:45 p.m.— Attorney General set to have 3 working phone numbers by Monday
The Office of the Attorney General will have three working telephone lines by Monday, according to a news release from the office. On Friday, all office telephone lines abruptly went down and technicians traced the problem to a faulty server. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:54:59 GMT)
Attorney candidates talk about the issues
Leading up to the Nov. 4 general election, The Republic is posing questions to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger, Phoenix attorney Tim Nelson. This week's question: What laws would you like to see enacted during the next legislative session? Are there any you will lobby for? (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:20:20 GMT)
Ex-Prison Psychologist Deserves New Trial On Sex Charge, Lawyer Tells High Court
LITTLE ROCK -- A former Arkansas prison psychologist convicted of having sex with a severely depressed and suicidal state inmate deserves a new trial because the state failed to prove her confession was voluntary, her lawyer argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:47:49 GMT)
Attorney General Investigates Price Gouging
FAYETTEVILLE — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel asked Arkansas residents to contact his office if they suspect gasoline price gouging in their hometown. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 07:53:30 GMT)
Attorney general hopefuls speak Monday
Attorney general candidates Steve Bullock and Tim Fox will speak with Downtown Rotary Club members at 2 p.m. Monday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on the third floor. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 12:04:50 GMT)
St. John's lawyer claims client's rights denied in weekend court appearance
A St. John’s lawyer is questioning whether first appearances in provincial court should be held by teleconference. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 15:28:34 GMT)
Attorney General Issues Subpoenas In Central Florida Price Gouging Complaints
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's office announced Sunday that subpoenas have been issued to Central Florida gas stations that are accused raising the price of gasoline because of the effects of Hurricane Ike. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:13:54 GMT)
Divided Bellingham officials oust longtime town attorney
Selectmen have ousted longtime Town Counsel Lee Ambler, voting 3-2 to appoint Blatman, Bobrowski & Mead, LLC as the town's new attorney. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:25:02 GMT)
Attorney General's office fields Florida gasoline price gouging complaints
The Attorney General's office said Sunday morning that it has received 317 complaints about gasoline price gouging related to Hurricane Ike, as of 11 a.m. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:47:11 GMT)
Attorney General: If you see gas over $4.50 please call
WINK News spoke to Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum Sunday about the possibility of gas price gouging in Southwest Florida. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:05:28 GMT)
Winston Peters' lawyer due at committee
Winston Peters' lawyer, Brian Henry, is set to be the last person called in front of Parliament's privileges committee before it decides the New Zealand First leader's fate. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 18:38:10 GMT)
County enters agreement with Attorney General
Commissioners Aug. 28 unanimously approved a cooperative agreement with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The contract, a renewed agreement incepted several years ago, allots a certain percentage to be returned to the county for local customer service provided on state case registries for child support. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:18:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman In Police Body-Slam Was Drunk
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A government lawyer said a woman was drunk and interfering with police when an officer body-slammed her and knocked her unconscious. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:40:32 GMT)
Attorney general to investigate rising gas prices
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- State Attorney General Roy Cooper plans to mail subpoenas this week to look into consumer complaints of price gouging at some gas stations across North Carolina. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:53:32 GMT)
Attorney General's Office investigating price gouging claims
The Florida Attorney General's Office says it's asking four companies for documentation on the prices they paid for gasoline and the price at which they sold it as they investigate possible gas gouging. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:24:00 GMT)
Attorney General To Investigate Rising Gas Prices
RALEIGH, N.C. -- State Attorney General Roy Cooper plans to mail subpoenas this week to look into consumer complaints of price gouging at some gas stations across North Carolina. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:37:44 GMT)
Florida state attorney questions jumps in prices for four gas corporations
The state attorney general today issued subpoenas to find out whether Floridians are getting illegally gouged by gas prices after Hurricane Ike disrupted production at oil refineries in Texas. (Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:18:11 GMT)
Attorney: From Day 1, Gilbert wanted to accept responsibility
BRATTLEBORO -- From the day attorney Kevin Griffin took over the defense of Brian Gilbert, the man accused in the shooting death of Douglas Bartlett in 2005, he told his attorney he wanted to accept responsibility for his actions. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:15:45 GMT)
Watchung lawyer promoted to partner at Morristown firm
Kristin Hayes Watchung resident Kristin Hayes was recently promoted to partner at the Morristown law firm Wiley Malehorn Sirota & Raynes. She joined the firm as an associate in 2000 and was named a Super Lawyer Rising Star in 2006,... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:43:31 GMT)
LaBeouf lawyer asks for witnesses to accident
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shia LaBeouf could have a long road before him as he recovers from the accident that crushed his hand, his lawyer says. LaBeouf, 22, was injured in a late-night crash last Sunday in West Hollywood that flipped his truck. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:50:50 GMT)
Correction: Attorney general race
In a story about Oregon attorney general candidate John Kroger, The Associated Press reported erroneously that he had only one minor-party opponent. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:14:59 GMT)
Genshaft attorney: All profits must go to new park
Buried in a public records request full of convoluted legalese, attorney Craig Conley claims the city should invest all of the revenue from the potential sale of Arthur Genshaft Memorial Park – $3.4 million – into rebuilding ballfields at Community Park. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:56:18 GMT)
Suspected terrorist challenges Canadian detention
A suspected Syrian terrorist who has spent seven years in mostly segregated custody in Canada is claiming that his indefinite detention without charge or trial amounts to cruelty, his lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:19:12 GMT)
Armory Art Center exhibit to highlight living, giving of attorney Montgomery
The Armory Art Center will host an exhibit celebrating the life of attorney and philanthropist Robert M. Montgomery Jr. beginning Saturday. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:25:18 GMT)
Superintendent’s lawyer warns school board about treatment of client
Superintendent’s lawyer warns school board about treatment of client (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:59:42 GMT)
Attorney-General welcomes terrorism convictions
Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland has welcomed the convictions of six men who were found guilty of forming a Melbourne-based terrorist cell. (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:19:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Former Norfolk assessor acted legally
NORFOLK - The lawyer representing the town of Norfolk vindicated a former town assessor who resigned last month after a handful of residents accused her of wrongdoing. Attorney Lisa Zaccardelli wrote a letter addressed to Norfolk First Selectman Susan Dyer dated Sept. 4 to address whether Norfolk assessor Barbara Bigos had the legal authority to make adjustments based upon her education, ... (Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:05:10 GMT)
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