Attorney News Sep 2008
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Mexico’s inquiry faulted; lawyer slams police work in labor activist’s murder
A renowned Mexican human rights lawyer conducting an investigation into the murder of farm worker activist Santiago Rafael Cruz yesterday called on people in the Toledo area to send letters to the Mexican government demanding that the case be properly resolved. Speaking in Spanish to an audience of students, faculty, and activists at the University of Toledo law school, Leonel Rivero Rodriguez ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:15:55 GMT)
Stoughton police chief hires new attorney
Stoughton Police Chief Manuel Cachopa has fired Quincy attorney Daniel W. O’Malley and hired Boston attorney Robert A. George to defend him when he goes on trial on misconduct charges. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:21:00 GMT)
Defense wants doctor-lawyer conspiracy charges dropped
Attorneys representing Howard Awand have filed a motion to dismiss the indictment against the self-proclaimed medical consultant, echoing arguments that recently led to the dismissal of charges against another key player in what prosecutors say was a doctor-lawyer conspiracy scheme. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:22:41 GMT)
Jeffs' attorney files motion to suppress Texas case evidence
KINGMAN - An attorney for polygamist sect leader Warren Steed Jeffs filed a motion Wednesday in Mohave County Superior Court to suppress evidence obtained in an April search of Jeffs' Texas compound. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:28:52 GMT)
Attorney General Candidate Calls For Investigation Into High Gas Prices
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Democratic candidate for attorney general says the state should investigate gasoline pricing in Indiana. Democrat Linda Pence says gas is higher in Indiana than in 45 other states. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:49:28 GMT)
West Hartford Lawyer Arrested On Drug Charges
Federal agents and town police detectives on Wednesday arrested a local lawyer on felony drug-trafficking charges. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:48:01 GMT)
Khadr's lawyer embarks on speaking tour to drum up public support
SAN FRANCISCO - For six years, and for no pay, Dennis Edney has represented Omar Khadr, the next prisoner at Guantanamo Bay to face trial in a military tribunal system that the lawyer calls a sham. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:02:00 GMT)
Lawyer Accused Of Drug Trafficking
A West Hartford lawyer is facing federal drug trafficking charges after being arrested at his office by federal agents and town police. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:06:27 GMT)
Florida Attorney General files mortgage fraud suit
The Florida Attorney General's Office is suing 10 companies and 15 individuals for their alleged roles in a major mortgage fraud scheme. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:13:42 GMT)
Local lawyer to serve as judge: Lifetime dream fulfilled
A lifelong dream has come true for a local lawyer. Jackie Jenkins was appointed as a provincial court judge this week by Minister of Justice Jerome Kennedy, something which has been in her sights since she was 13 years old. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:22:20 GMT)
New Hartford attorney injured in head-on crash
A prominent New Hartford attorney who was injured in a head-on crash on Route 4 in Goshen was listed in stable condition Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:28:58 GMT)
W. Hartford lawyer accused of drug trafficking
A West Hartford lawyer is facing federal drug trafficking charges after being arrested at his office by federal agents and town police. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:01:43 GMT)
North Dakota attorney general affirms decision not to prosecute Mayville, N.D., sexual assault case
GRAND FORKS - The North Dakota attorney general's office has upheld a local decision not to press charges in the case of a Mayville, N.D., woman who reported she was raped by three men. Advertisement: GOLDEN NEEDLE TATTOO $15 off any Tattoo of $75 or more!! Text this to your phone and bring it in to receive $15 all any tattoo of $75 or more! Call Anita to set up your appointment ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:29:10 GMT)
Authorities move U.S. lawyer Lerach after jail probe
William Lerach, a lawyer jailed in a kickback scheme and best known for winning settlements for Enron investors, has been moved to a higher-level security prison, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said on Thursday. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:41:08 GMT)
State Attorney General suing several Central Florida companies in mortgage fraud
State Attorney General Bill McCollum said Thursday his office was suing several Central Florida companies over a mortgage fraud scheme in which they allegedly siphoned off millions of dollars from dozens of home mortgage loans. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:46:40 GMT)
Lawson attorney seeks trial delay
Attorney Larry Mackey says he needs more time to prepare for a trial now set to begin Nov. 12. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:30:11 GMT)
Simpson lawyer quizzes investigator about comment
O.J. Simpson's defense lawyer tried to show jurors on Thursday that police quickly made him the focus of their investigation into a hotel room confrontation and might have been out to "get" him. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:22:11 GMT)
Simpson lawyer quizzes investigator
O.J. Simpson's defense lawyer tried to show jurors on Thursday that police quickly made him the focus of their investigation into a hotel room confrontation and might have been out to "get" him. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:29:48 GMT)
O.J. lawyer hammers detective on police motives
O.J. Simpson's defense lawyer tried to show jurors on Thursday that police quickly made him the focus of their investigation into a hotel room confrontation and might have been out to "get" him. Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, opened the day asking Las Vegas police Detective Andy Caldwell about comments that Galanter said were captured on a recorder during the investigation a year ago. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:44:51 GMT)
School district investigating board attorney
Two members of the Collier County School Board confirmed they are investigating board attorney Richard Withers. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:54:00 GMT)
O.J. Simpson lawyer questions police detective
Simpson lawyer quizzes investigator about comment (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:21:44 GMT)
New York attorney general announces investigation into short-selling of stocks of Wall Street firms
(AP:NEW YORK) New York attorney general announces investigation into short-selling of stocks of Wall Street firms. Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:35:20 GMT)
New York attorney general to probe short-selling
New York's attorney general says he's launching an investigation into whether some traders used illegal tactics to drive down the stock price of several Wall Street firms. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:02:24 GMT)
Simpson lawyer suggests police were out to get him
Associated Press - September 18, 2008 2:53 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's lawyer is trying to show jurors that police were out to "get" Simpson, right from the start of their... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:08:28 GMT)
Attorney General sues local contractor
Attorney General Jay Nixon said some of the remodeling work was done so poorly that some customers had to hire other contractors to finish it - even though they already had paid for the work. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:08:30 GMT)
Attorney asks for delay in bid-rigging case
An attorney is asking for more time to prepare for his client's trial in a federal bid-rigging case in Kentucky. Larry Mackey, an attorney representing construction contractor Leonard Lawson, said in a motion filed Thursday that the Nov. 12 trial date is too soon. Lawson, former Transportation Secretary Bill Nighbert, and Lawson aide Brian Russell Billings have entered not guilty pleas to ... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:12:13 GMT)
Simpson lawyer suggests police were out to get him
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's lawyer is trying to show jurors that police were out to "get" Simpson, right from the start of their investigation into an incident at a Las Vegas hotel. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:13:12 GMT)
LAWYER: COPS SEEMED INTENT TO CONVICT OJ SIMPSON
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson's defense lawyer tried to show jurors on Thursday that police quickly made him the focus of their investigation into a hotel room confrontation and might have been out to "get" him. Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, opened... (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:25:45 GMT)
Florida Attorney General's Office Files Mortgage Fraud Suit
The Florida Attorney General's Office is suing 10 companies and 15 individuals for their alleged roles in a major mortgage fraud scheme. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:27:22 GMT)
Simpson lawyer asks investigator about comment recorded in Vegas hotel room
LAS VEGAS - O.J. Simpson's defence lawyer tried to show jurors on Thursday that police quickly made him the focus of their investigation into a hotel room confrontation and might have been out to "get" him. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:37:00 GMT)
Assistant city attorney wins $370K – from city
An assistant city attorney has won $370,000 in a lawsuit against the city. Judith Kelley’s suit alleges that she and Mayor Martin Chavez were on opposite sides of a case when Chavez was out of office and was representing an employee who accused the city of discrimination. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:07:50 GMT)
Simpson lawyer quizzes investigator
OJ Simpson's defence lawyer has argued before jurors that police quickly made him the focus of their investigation and might have been out to "get" him. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:40:12 GMT)
Lawyer learned ropes as a defendant
One of the lawyers in O.J. Simpson's and Clarence "C.J." Stewart's armed robbery trial knows all about being arrested and locked up. E. Brent Bryson became a lawyer after he was acquitted of manslaughter in a Wyoming bar fight. He represents Stewart. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 22:01:17 GMT)
Attorney Accused of Having Sex With Boys Could Awaiting Jury's Decision
Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of Eric Tolen, an attorney from Town & Country. Tolen, 47, is accused of having sex with two teenage boys over a three year span. The former U.S. attorney is charged with 18 counts of statutory sodomy. He was also accused of tampering with a witness in 2007. His trial started on September 4. The case was given to the jury late Wednesday. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:26:01 GMT)
Attorney Eric Tolen Still Waiting For Jury's Decision
There is still no word from jurors deciding the fate of one time assistant U.S. Attorney Eric Tolen, 47. He's on trial for allegedly having sex with six teenage boys between 1995 and 2007. The jury started deliberating Wednesday night. Because Tolen is facing 36 counts of statutory rape, in addition to tampering with a witness, the decision for the jury is a complex one. (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:39:38 GMT)
O'Neal attorney denies drug allegations
A day after Ryan O'Neal and his son were arrested on suspicion of drug possession, his lawyer denied any wrongdoing by the actor. "The drugs found were not his," attorney Mark Werksman told The Associated Press on Thursday. "He would never use them." (Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:49:13 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced to 5 days in jail for boat crash
A Pierce County Superior Court judge has sentenced a lawyer to five days in jail for his involvement in a 2006 boating crash that injured one woman. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:29:59 GMT)
O’Neal lawyer denies drug allegations
A day after Ryan O’Neal and his son were arrested on suspicion of drug possession, his lawyer denied any wrongdoing by the actor. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:31:19 GMT)
New York attorney to investigate short sellers
New York State’s Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, has told reporters his office has received a complaints about short selling. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:17:31 GMT)
Attorney Asks For Delay In Bid Rigging Case
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - An attorney on Thursday asked for more time to prepare for his client's trial in a federal bid-rigging case in Kentucky. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:31:49 GMT)
Martin Bryant's lawyer jailed for theft
THE lawyer for multiple murder Martin Bryant has been jailed for more than two years for stealing half a million dollars from his clients and law firm. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:47:00 GMT)
Wisconsin GOP official says he talked to Justice Department before attorney general filed voter suit
A state Republican Party official acknowledged Thursday that he talked to Justice Department lawyers before Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen sued the state's election agency over the breadth of its voter registration checks. Christopher Mohrman, a state GOP lawyer, said after the Government Accountability Board in late August rejected the party's recommendation to expand voter registration ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:58:20 GMT)
Stay's attorney requests change of venue
The attorney for a former UND nursing student charged with beating 38-year-old Joel Lovelien to death last fall has requested a change of venue for his client's upcoming trial, saying a saturation of media coverage has tainted the jury pool. Advertisement: BERGSTROM ELECTRIC INC Your Full-Service Electrical Contractor! New & Remodel Construction, Full Project Management, Service ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:35:55 GMT)
O'Neal attorney denies drug allegations
A day after Ryan O'Neal and his son were arrested on suspicion of drug possession, his lawyer denied any wrongdoing by the actor. "The drugs found were not his," attorney Mark Werksman told The Associated Press on Thursday. "He would never use them." O'Neal was arrested along with his son, Redmond, after authorities searched their home early Wednesday. The search was part of a routine sweep by ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:36:00 GMT)
Attorney asks for delay in bid-rigging case
FRANKFORT (AP) -- An attorney on Thursday asked for more time to prepare for his client's trial in a federal bid-rigging case in Kentucky. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:08:17 GMT)
Decatur attorney in jail after allegedly threatening judge
DECATUR - An alleged threat made against a county judge has landed a Decatur attorney in the Macon County Jail. Mark Bradley, who is running as a write-in candidate for state's attorney, is incarcerated awaiting a bond hearing today on a preliminary charge of intimidating a public official. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 05:42:55 GMT)
Palin's husband refuses to testify in 'Troopergate': lawyer
The husband of the Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is refusing to comply with a subpoena issued in an abuse-of-power probe of his wife, the family's lawyer said. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:39:17 GMT)
Vermont attorney general candidate plans to prosecute President Bush for murder if she wins
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Lots of political candidates make campaign promises. But not like Charlotte Dennett's. Dennett, 61, the Progressive Party's candidate for Vermont Attorney General, said Thursday she will prosecute President Bush for murder if she's elected Nov. 4. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:56:51 GMT)
Lawyer in court of public opinion for Gitmo client
For six years and for no pay, Dennis Edney has represented Omar Khadr, the next prisoner at Guantanamo Bay to face trial in a military tribunal system that the lawyer calls a sham. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:00:59 GMT)
Attorney general has laid off 19
SPRINGFIELD — A spokeswoman says Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office has laid off 19 employees because of a budget cut ordered by the governor. Robyn Zeigler told the (Springfield) State Journal-Register that the layoffs took effect last week. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:03:42 GMT)
Attorney general’s office probes prices
Gas companies across the state started undergoing investigations from the West Virginia Attorney General’s office last week to ensure that they are all charging fair prices in the wake of Hurricane Ike. The governor officially declared a state of emergency on Sept. 12 because of the nearly Category 3 storm that hit the coast of Texas last Saturday, Assistant Attorney General Doug Davis said. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:20:42 GMT)
Attorney general: No more deals for teen drivers' violations
Sorry kids, no plea bargaining that summons anymore. On Wednesday, state Attorney General Anne Milgram barred prosecutors from plea bargaining with teen drivers who commit moving violations and have a graduated drivers license. State experts called it the most significant of the top 14 recommendations made by the state Teen Drivers Commission to become reality. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:37:13 GMT)
Documents Link West Hartford Lawyer To Alleged Drug Traffickers
Local lawyer Michael W. Murray was linked in court documents Thursday to a heroin and cocaine trafficking ring that investigators said was led by a common-law couple who lived at 36 Cortland St. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 09:48:20 GMT)
O'Neal lawyer denies drug charges
Actor Ryan O'Neal's lawyer denies any wrongdoing, a day after the star and his son were arrested on suspicion of drug possession. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:10:56 GMT)
Class-action lawyer Lerach transferred to Phoenix prison
After landing in prison this year for his role in a kickback scheme, famed San Diego class-action lawyer William Lerach has been moved to a higher-security facility for allegedly offering a guard his Chargers tickets. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:11:12 GMT)
Stripper's private dancing lands DeKalb lawyer in hot water
State commission suspends him 15 months for accepting nude dances as partial payment for her legal fees, report says A DeKalb lawyer was suspended for 15 months Thursday for arranging to have a female client perform nude dances for him in exchange for credit on her legal fees, a state commission said. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 10:57:25 GMT)
Report price gouging To Attorney General's Consumer Complaint Hotline
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Hotline has received hundreds of price gouging complaints from across the state. Most complaints allege price gouging on gas and lodging; others report price hikes involving food, water and power generators. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating some consumers' claims that they were ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 11:24:16 GMT)
Attorney To Draft PUD Ordinance For Chapelbrow On Lookout Mountain
The Lookout Mountain, Ga. City Council on Thursday voted to hire attorney Michael Stewart of the Chambliss, Bahner and Stophel law firm to draft an ordinance for the Chapelbrow planned urban development. The cost would be around $5,000. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:14:32 GMT)
Centerton city attorney candidate drops out of race
CENTERTON — Candidate Lisa L. Kelley announced she is dropping out of the race for the Centerton city attorney post. (Benton County Daily Record) (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:29:02 GMT)
Lawyer ordered to apologize for Comair ads
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ordered a public apology from a North Carolina lawyer accused of improperly advertising his services to families of the 49 people killed in the 2006 Comair crash. Joseph Anderson has been ordered to take out full-page newspaper ads to issue the apologies. The Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in response to an investigation by the Kentucky Bar Association. ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:27:13 GMT)
Commission: Lawyer was paid in lap dances
DEKALB, Ill., Sept. 19 (UPI) -- A lawyer in DeKalb, Ill., was suspended for 15 months for accepting lap dances from a female client in exchange for legal services, a commission has found. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:01:23 GMT)
Lawyer of terror suspect says timing of alleged training camp video ‘concerning’
TORONTO - The lawyer for a man accused of being part of a terrorist plot says the release of an alleged training camp video tied to the case is "very concerning." (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:01:00 GMT)
Richmond city attorney wins high honor
Supreme Court of Virginia Chief Justice Leroy Hassell Sr. has selected Richmond City Attorney Norman Sales to serve as a faculty member of the Virginia State Bar Professionalism Program. The Virginia State Bar Professionalism Program was established in 1988 and administers the Virginia State Bar Harry L. Carrico professionalism course. This course is mandatory for all Virginia lawyers licensed ... (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:29:27 GMT)
Prominent lawyer Al Milian arrested on DUI charge
Al Milian, a prominent South Florida lawyer and former Broward County prosecutor, was arrested on drunk driving charges in Fort Lauderdale early Friday, according to an incident report from the Broward Sheriff's Office. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:49:33 GMT)
O'Neal attorney denies drug allegations
Ryan O'Neal's attorney denies the drug allegations following the actor's arrest. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:11:45 GMT)
Attorney General announces $6.95 million settlement with drug company
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced a $6.95 million settlement with Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories, which had been accused of artificially inflating the price of drugs purchased by state-funded prescription drug programs. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:18:59 GMT)
Florida attorney general wants feds to halt Seminole slots
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum sent a letter to the federal National Indian Gaming Commission Friday demanding they step in to stop the slot machines and bank card games at the Seminoles' Hard Rock Casinos. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:02:44 GMT)
Baltimore attorney Murthy donates $1M to United Way of Central Maryland
Baltimore attorney Sheela Murthy has donated $1 million to the United Way of Central Maryland. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:12:51 GMT)
Former clerk for blind attorney surrenders after stealing $15,000
A former clerk for a blind Ashland attorney has surrendered two years after she was accused of stealing $15,000 from him. Melissa Renee Wren, 25, faces charges of aggravated theft, fraudulent use of a credit card and multiple counts of forgery. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:00:09 GMT)
N.C. attorney general sues Mooresville window company
N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper has sued a replacement-window company in Mooresville, alleging it ignored consumers’ requests to cancel their contracts, forcing them to pay money they didn’t owe. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:35:23 GMT)
Lawyer for White's Family Wants FBI, DOJ to Take Over
The lawyer for the family of Ronnie White wants the FBI and the Department of Justice to take over the investigation into his death. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:36:41 GMT)
Asif's lawyer says IPL tribunal delaying hearing
Mohammad Asif's lawyer has criticised the IPL's drug tribunal for delaying the preliminary hearing into the bowler's violation of the ICC's anti-doping code. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:38:12 GMT)
Wash. attorney general's office recommends reduction in Avista's electric and gas increases
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The Washington attorney general's office and industrial customers are challenging electric and gas rate increases offered to Avista. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:29:58 GMT)
Lawyer accepted dances from stripper as payment
A lawyer was suspended for more than a year for accepting nude dances from a stripper as partial payment for the legal fees she owed him. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:52:59 GMT)
Attorney wants court to void $10,000 frivolous-suit sanction over Ogden election complaint
Posted: 5:20 PM- Attorney Brian Barnard is asking the Utah Court of Appeals to throw out a $10,000 sanction a 2nd District Court judge slapped him with earlier this summer. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:39:30 GMT)
Lawyer brother of Providence, RI, mayor sentenced to 18 months for courthouse corruption
BOSTON - A federal judge sentenced the lawyer brother of the mayor of Providence, R.I., to 18 months in prison on Friday for offering to set up drug deals so his client could get a lighter sentence by alerting authorities. (Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:49:43 GMT)
OSBI Seeks Missing Duncan Lawyer
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation seeks help finding a missing lawyer who is charged with embezzlement. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:12:32 GMT)
Lawyer asks to waive Satterfield's attendance at hearing
Former University of Iowa football player Abe Satterfield may not be appearing in court next week.Satterfield's lawyer, Alfredo Parrish of Des Moines, filed an application Friday in Johnson County District Court to waive his client's presence at the pretrial hearing, scheduled for Sept. 25. In the motion, Parrish argued that Satterfield now is attending college in Erie, Pa. and does not expect ... (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:20:31 GMT)
Lawyer of terror suspect expresses concern over video
The lawyer for a man accused of being part of a Toronto bomb plot says he is concerned about the release of an alleged training camp video linked to the case. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:01:34 GMT)
Attorney General's Office challenges Avista rate increases
SPOKANE, Wash. - The state attorney general's office and industrial customers are challenging electric and gas rate increases offered to Avista. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:09:01 GMT)
Attorney Paid With Nude Dances Gets Suspended
A northern Illinois attorney has been suspended for accepting nude dances as partial payment for a client's legal fees. A state attorney disciplinary commission on Thursday said Scott Robert Erwin received a 15-month suspension for agreeing to accept nude dances performed in his office by his client, who had worked as an exotic dancer, in exchange for a reduction in fees. The commission's report ... (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 01:42:49 GMT)
Atherton city attorney resigns
After eight years running Atherton's legal affairs, City Attorney Marc Hynes is leaving the town. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 02:00:20 GMT)
Lawyer ordered to apologize for Comair ads
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - The Kentucky Supreme Court has ordered a public apology from a North Carolina lawyer accused of improperly advertising his services to families of the 49 people killed in the 2006 Comair crash. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 03:33:40 GMT)
Attorney General announces $6.95 million settlement with drug company
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced a $6.95 million settlement with Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories, which had been accused of artificially inflating the price of drugs purchased by state-funded prescription drug programs. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:25:31 GMT)
Van Hollen attorney met GOP officials
Madison — The lead Department of Justice attorney for Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen’s lawsuit against the state’s election authority met with Republican Party representatives about a week before filing the suit. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:29:45 GMT)
Court: Defendant must keep attorney
Facing trial for the bizarre electrocution death of his wife, Toby Robert Taylor will just have to get along with his defense attorney, a judge told him Friday. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 04:39:18 GMT)
Attorney General announces $6.95 million settlement with drug company
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced a $6.95 million settlement with Illinois-based Abbott Laboratories, which had been accused of artificially inflating the price of drugs purchased by state-funded prescription drug programs. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 05:25:32 GMT)
Wake attorney: Gardner didn't break law
Wake County Attorney Scott Warren said in a letter released Friday that he does not think Commissioner Kenn Gardner broke state law when he sought public aid for a private Cary pool foundation that would later pay him $244,355 in design fees. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:46:39 GMT)
JAN. 5 TRIAL DATE SET: Beatty case could take months, lawyer says
A Jan. 5 trial date was set Friday for Christine Beatty, former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's chief of staff, and her lawyer, Mayer Morganroth, predicted that the trial could run through March. Morganroth said he thinks prosecutors underestimated the time for trial when they said they can present 65 witnesses in four weeks. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:05:27 GMT)
Attorney general McKenna sues builders groups over campaign violations
Attorney General Rob McKenna took legal action Friday against two builders groups accused of breaking state campaign-finance laws. McKenna filed a lawsuit against the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties and a second lawsuit against a subsidiary of the Building Industry Association of Washington. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 07:21:21 GMT)
Client pays lawyer with private nude dances
DeKALB --A DeKalb lawyer was suspended for 15 months Thursday for arranging to have a female client perform nude dances for him in exchange for credit on her legal fees, a state commission said. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:07:34 GMT)
Ex-Parsippany attorney awaits sentencing
Former Parsippany planning board attorney John Montefusco Sr. will be sentenced in January on his guilty plea last winter to illegally aiding a prominent developer, a spokesman for U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie said Friday. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:19:32 GMT)
Lawyer accepted nude dances as fee
A lawyer has been suspended for accepting nude dances from a stripper as partial payment for the legal fees she owed him. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:42:45 GMT)
Abusive boyfriend forced Burnsville woman to drown baby, defense attorney says
Samantha Ann Heiges had a sock in her mouth to muffle her screams as she went through labor in the bathtub of her Burnsville apartment, her attorney said Friday in Dakota County District Court. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:31:58 GMT)
Bangladesh's feuding former PMs to bury hatchet: lawyer
Bangladesh's two feuding ex-premiers have agreed to meet next month to try to end their decades-long battle before polls slated for December, a lawyer who defended the leaders said Saturday. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 09:58:11 GMT)
Guard lawyer deploys to Louisiana
Just call him Major Hurricane. Maj. Jim Seward is actually a military lawyer in the 109th Reserve Support Group of the South Dakota National Guard, but after three hurricane-related deployments, he's getting a reputation as a hurricane expert, as well. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:20:28 GMT)
Suspended lawyer admits thefts
A Lackawanna lawyer has pleaded guilty to stealing $101,979.52 from five real estate clients. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:56:03 GMT)
Asif's lawyer upset over doping hearing delays
KARACHI- The lawyer for suspended Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif has asked for his appeal against a positive doping test to be set for the earliest possible date. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:59:28 GMT)
Harrison hires lawyer to look into tactics
HARRISON - An Eastchester lawyer has been hired to look into allegations that the Harrison Police Department uses strong-arm tactics and other inappropriate behavior when dealing with the public, town officials said. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:06:11 GMT)
Port Arthur lawyer jailed for stealing
JOHN AVERY, the lawyer credited with obtaining a guilty plea from the Port Arthur gunman, Martin Bryant, has been jailed in Hobart. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:34:08 GMT)
Attorney general hears Florence County concerns
FLORENCE, Wis. - Housing for criminal offenders, the recent train bridge shooting and drug enforcement were brought to the state attorney general's attention during a law enforcement and judicial roundtable meeting in Florence Friday afternoon. Hosting the meeting were Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and State Rep. Jeff Mursau, R-Crivitz. Several Florence County and state department of (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:57:39 GMT)
OSBI seeks missing attorney
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is searching for a missing Duncan attorney who is facing charges of embezzlement. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:49:10 GMT)
Deny in court Smith is no longer in US embassy -- lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Lawyer Harry Roque on Saturday challenged Solicitor-General Agnes Devanadera and Interior Undersecretary Marius Corpus to prove that his allegation Lance Corporal Daniel Smith may no longer be staying at the US embassy was wrong. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:40:15 GMT)
Port Arthur lawyer jailed for stealing
JOHN AVERY, the lawyer credited with obtaining a guilty plea from the Port Arthur gunman, Martin Bryant, has been jailed in Hobart. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 14:52:32 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. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:19:55 GMT)
Bush responsible for Iraqi deaths, Vermont attorney general candidate
PRESSTV- Bush must be held accountable for the deaths of thousands of Iraqi civilians and US soldiers in Iraq, a Vermont attorney general candidate says. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:18:42 GMT)
Satterfield's lawyer seeks hearing waiver
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Former University of Iowa football player Abe Satterfield may not appear in court as scheduled next week. Satterfield's lawyer, Alfredo Parrish, filed an application Friday in Johnson County District Court to waive his client's presence at the pretrial hearing. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:53:26 GMT)
Tighter rules curb abuse of powers of attorney
Laws designed to reduce the abuse of enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) come in this week, and the Public Trust is urging people to use them. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:45:15 GMT)
Lawyer: SEPTA sergeant 'shattered' by shooting
PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP - The off-duty SEPTA police sergeant who claims he shot his Perkiomen neighbor in self-defense late Wednesday is "shattered" by the incident, according to his lawyer. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:01:04 GMT)
Attorney general's medical marijuana guidelines change little
Guidelines recently issued by the state attorney general have had little effect on the Inland's regulation of medical marijuana. Last month, Attorney General Jerry Brown said licensed state cooperatives or less formal collectives are legal under California law. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:05:16 GMT)
Hasina, Khaleda agree to meet, says lawyer
DHAKA: The battling ex-premiers of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina and Khaleda Zia, have agreed to meet and talk without pre-conditions after the Eid-ul-Fitr festivities, a lawyer said. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 21:29:28 GMT)
Workers repairing snow-melting system at attorney general's office
Workers are ripping the steps from the front entrance of the Illinois attorney general’s office on South Second Street to repair a snow-melting system. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:06:28 GMT)
Asif’s lawyer upset over doping hearing delays
KARACHI: The lawyer for suspended Pakistan fast bowler Mohamed Asif has asked for his appeal against a positive doping test to be set for the earliest possible date. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:43:32 GMT)
5:36 p.m. - Attorney Barry Jewell Convicted for Tax Evasion
No tolerance -- that's the message law enforcements is sending to professionals who cheat the tax system. Friday, a federal grand jury convicted little rock tax attorney, Barry Jewell. (Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:47:35 GMT)
Attorney-General flags new stance on magistrate and judicial appointments
Tasmania's new Attorney-General says strengthening the process used to select the state's magistrates and judges will be one of her first priorities. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:13:00 GMT)
County Attorney's Office taken off fraud case
A judge has removed the Maricopa County Attorney's Office from prosecuting a financial planner who is accused in a scheme to defraud a Tempe church and about 30 investors of more than $5 million over more than a decade. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:36:17 GMT)
Attorney General Pulls the Immunity Trigger, But Denies 'Dragnet' Surveillance
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Saturday denies the nation's telecommunications companies assisted the Bush administration in "dragnet" spying on Americans' electronic communications following the Sept. 11 terror attacks. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:13:33 GMT)
MP Vaz in row over favours for lawyer
THE senior Labour figure Keith Vaz was under intense pressure last night after a fellow MP said he had been misled over Vaz’s links to a controversial lawyer. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:36:55 GMT)
County attorney hopefuls differ on illegals fight
The slogan Andrew Thomas used to win the Maricopa County attorney race four years ago was as controversial as it was simple. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 01:51:17 GMT)
After scandal, attorney seeks justice
After David Iglesias was fired from his position as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico in 2007, he set about telling the complex story of what he says was his politically motivated dismissal. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 03:34:31 GMT)
BREAKING NEWS: Assistant district attorney Reo Kirkland dies
Reo Kirkland Jr., an attorney, former state senator and assistant district attorney in Escambia County, died Wednesday night in Brewton. Kirkland, 60, was also head of the Escambia County Democratic Party. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 05:35:42 GMT)
County attorney hopefuls debate Luke Air Force Base
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. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 07:19:50 GMT)
Lawyer hasn’t filed report in district spending probe
More than a year after Des Moines school officials hired a lawyer to answer state charges that they broke competitive bidding laws on a construction project, no report has been filed and no bills have been submitted for legal work. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:16:32 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer pleads not guilty
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:35:50 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. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 10:37:44 GMT)
New Hartford attorney injured in head-on crash
A prominent New Hartford attorney who was injured in a head-on crash on Route 4 in Goshen was listed in stable condition Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:10:53 GMT)
Attorney General advises residents to take simple steps to avoid disaster-related scams
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reminds affected Texans to avoid fraudulent clean-up and recovery-related scams. By remaining vigilant, Texans can avoid costly schemes in the aftermath of a natural disaster. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:37:18 GMT)
Report price gouging To Attorney General's Consumer Complaint Hotline
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Hotline has received hundreds of price gouging complaints from across the state. Most complaints allege price gouging on gas and lodging; others report price hikes involving food, water and power generators. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating some consumers' claims that they were ... (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 11:44:28 GMT)
Ford County state's attorney moving on after 20 years
PAXTON – It practically defies logic. A Republican incumbent in a staunchly Republican county who could run for office without competition. So why isn't Tony Lee going for a sixth term as state's attorney? "Twenty years is enough. I'm ready to try something else. I'd like to see if I can succeed at something that has nothing to do with the practice of law," said Lee, adding he would like to ... (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 14:05:43 GMT)
Lawyer wants Justice Sabio disbarred
A LAWYER has asked the tribunal to order the suspension of Court of Appeals (CA) Associate Justice Jose Sabio Jr. from the practice of law in connection with the his commission of improprieties related to the Meralco ownership-case. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:19:51 GMT)
Daniel J. Boyle of Framingham, retired lawyer, 83
Daniel J. Boyle of Framingham, a retired lawyer, died Friday at MetroWest Medical Center in Framingham. He was 83. Born and raised in Peabody, he lived in Danvers for... (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 15:34:28 GMT)
Pa. treasurer's race pits lawyer vs. finance pro
A bond lawyer and a venture capitalist are competing for the open seat of state treasurer - and with it the power to manage billions of taxpayer dollars - in the Nov. 4 election. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:10:05 GMT)
Smith custody row: Lawyer threatens to present source
MANILA, Philippines - Civil lawyer Harry Roque Jr. has threatened to present to media his informant who had leaked the information that convicted rapist Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith is no longer detained at United States Embassy in Manila. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:12:14 GMT)
Pa. treasurer's race pits lawyer vs. finance pro
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A bond lawyer and a venture capitalist are competing to be the next state treasurer. Republican Tom Ellis and Democrat Rob McCord would be first-timers in Harrisburg, having never served in office at the state level. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:47:52 GMT)
Lawyer, Businessman, Retired Prof Vie For Treasurer
A bond lawyer, a venture capitalist and a retired professor are competing to become the next state treasurer. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:58:37 GMT)
Authorities Search For Missing Duncan Attorney
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation is searching for a missing Duncan attorney who is facing charges of embezzlement. The O.S.B.I. says 57-year-old Charles Barnes was charged with embezzlement on September 8th and bonded out of jail on the same day. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:07:17 GMT)
Swansboro hires new attorney
When commissioners gathered for their regular meeting Tuesday night, there was a new person at the Swansboro board table – attorney Jason Humphrey was in the seat formerly reserved for Joe Stroud. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:26:56 GMT)
Lawyer Contracts Herpes, Sues Everyone
Frederick Tanne has filed a lawsuit against his ex-wife, her lover and her father, claiming that she passed along to him herpes that she contracted during an affair. Tanne, a big shot financial lawyer says that Robert Stocker, an accountant his wife Amy was having an affair with, knowingly gave her the virus . He then claims that her father, a doctor, covered it up and secretly prescribed ... (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 19:30:28 GMT)
Stay’s attorney asks to move trial
GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — The attorney for Travis Stay has asked that his trial for a beating death be moved out of Grand Forks, saying media coverage has tainted the jury pool. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:11:13 GMT)
Attorney General Pulls Immunity Trigger Denies 'Dragnet' Surveillance
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey on Saturday denied that the Bush administration -- in conjunction with the nation's telecommunication companies -- devised a “dragnet" electronic surveillance program that funneled Americans' communications to the National Security Agency without court warrants. (Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:44:38 GMT)
Ex-attorney general loses appeal on bill drafts
Madison - Former Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager last week lost her legal claim that legislators must... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:51:51 GMT)
Report price gouging to Attorney General's Consumer Complaint Hotline
In the wake of Hurricane Ike, the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Complaint Hotline has received hundreds of price gouging complaints from across the state. Most complaints allege price gouging on gas and lodging; others report price hikes involving food, water and power generators. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is investigating some consumers' claims that they were ... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 03:46:18 GMT)
Pa. treasurer's race pits lawyer vs. finance pro
A bond lawyer and a venture capitalist are competing for the open seat of state treasurer - and with it the power to manage billions of taxpayer dollars - in the Nov. 4 election. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 04:25:05 GMT)
'Master trial attorney' set to retire
One of attorney Merle K. Evey's former associates thinks he has that ''Honest Abe effect.'' Aside from the fact he has certain characteristics of America's greatest president - being tall and rangy -Evey also possesses a good sense of humor, is a ''people person,'' and ''breeds trust,'' Blair County President Judge Jolene Kopriva said. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:38:23 GMT)
Need to hire a lawyer? New Web site can help
Need a lawyer and don't know where to start? The Utah State Bar has a new service that just might help. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:30:50 GMT)
Alleged fake lawyer pleads not guilty
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - A man accused of impersonating a lawyer in federal courts in at least 10 states has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 06:32:35 GMT)
Indian court junks suit vs 'Hari Puttar' film--lawyer
NEW DELHI -- A New Delhi court on Monday dismissed a petition by Hollywood studio Warner Bros against the makers of Bollywood film "Hari Puttar" over its title, a lawyer for the Indian producers said. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:39:52 GMT)
Treasurer's race pits bond lawyer against venture capitalist
Whoever wins open seat will manage billions of taxpayers' dollars, cut checks. | A bond lawyer and a venture capitalist are competing for the open seat of state treasurer -- and with it the power to manage billions of taxpayer dollars -- in the Nov. 4 election. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:08:11 GMT)
New Hartford attorney injured in head-on crash
A prominent New Hartford attorney who was injured in a head-on crash on Route 4 in Goshen was listed in stable condition Tuesday at Hartford Hospital. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:11:47 GMT)
Stay Georgia's Tuesday 7PM Execution of Troy Davis to Allow Critical Witness Interview Says Attorney Carol Gray, Who ...
Attorney Carol Gray, who assisted the Troy Davis defense team by interviewing and taking statements from key witnesses, is urging that Davis' Tuesday 7PM death sentence be stayed to allow time to interview a critical witness to the murder who has never been spoken to by the prosecution or defense. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:36:00 GMT)
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