Attorney News Sep 2008
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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, 22 Sep 2008 09:52:44 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. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:17:33 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 11:26:03 GMT)
Lawyer running vs. finance pro for Pennsylvania treasurer
By MARC LEVY Associated Press Writer HARRISBURG — A bond lawyer and a venture capitalist are competing for the open seat of state treasurer —... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:20:58 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from accused's bail matter
There was high drama in a Delhi court on Monday when a lawyer, representing the caretaker of a south Delhi house where militants were shot dead last week, withdrew from the bail matter due to the "interest of the nation". (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 14:33:43 GMT)
Pa. treasurer's race pits lawyer vs. finance pro
HARRISBURG - 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 15:31:04 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 17:03:18 GMT)
Accused wants black lawyer
A man accused with his brother of murdering a former Austrian footballer has requested that the Scottburgh High Court provided him with a black lawyer. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:22:12 GMT)
Lawyer for Ex-Corning Police Officer Cries Foul in Case
Jason Dininny's lawyer wants the Steuben County District Attorney's office disqualified from prosecuting the case, because he says they crossed a line. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:27:35 GMT)
Investigators still looking for Duncan attorney
DUNCAN — State investigators continue to search Monday for a long-time Duncan attorney who has been missing since Thursday. Agents fear Charles L. Barnes has either harmed himself or is on the run, said Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation spokeswoman Jessica Brown. Barnes, 57, was charged Sept. 8 with the embezzlement of $148,000 from the trust fund of a client's dead aunt. Since his ... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:37:48 GMT)
School board attorney wants out
Embattled Collier County School Board attorney Richard Withers says he's mulling over a job offer from a private firm in Tampa. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:23:50 GMT)
Search continues for missing Duncan attorney
Associated Press - September 22, 2008 2:25 PM ET DUNCAN, Okla. (AP) - State investigators are continuing to search for a longtime Duncan attorney who has been missing since Thursday. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:33:18 GMT)
Lap Dance Discount Lands Lawyer In Hot Seat
CHICAGO (AP) -- A northern Illinois attorney is getting stripped of his legal practice for giving a stripper a discount. Lawyer Scott Robert Erwin is being suspended by state bar officials for 15 months. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:39:40 GMT)
Attorney alleges evidence in Peterson case kept secret
According to Michael Peterson's newly hired defense attorney, court documents and photographs filed away on the top floor of Durham County courthouse hint at a possible murder weapon that police overlooked and prosecutors failed to mention during Peterson's murder trial. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:04:14 GMT)
Federal lawyer accuses Yukon premier of political interference
A federal lawyer says Ottawa has been kept in the dark about the Yukon government's plan to build a sewage treatment plant in Dawson, even accusing Premier Dennis Fentie of political interference. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:16:32 GMT)
Attorney General Cuomo Investigates LIRR
The New York attorney general's office is issuing subpoenas to the Long Island Rail Road, calling for all records related to the approval of employee disability benefits. The railroad has said it is cooperating fully. Officials from the LIRR and the attorney general's office have meetings this week. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:32:11 GMT)
Pa. attorney general candidates set debate dates
The major candidates for Pennsylvania attorney general have agreed to a pair of debates in the days leading up to the Nov. 4 election. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:40:25 GMT)
Murder defendant "hearing voices" attorney asserts
Saying his client was "hearing voices," a defense attorney made a last-minute request Monday in a murder trial for an evaluation on whether his client was mentally competent to stand trial. The highly unusual request just before opening statements were set to begin was made by defense attorney James Faulkner on behalf of one of two defendants in a two-year-old murder case. Superior Court Judge ... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:08:11 GMT)
Attorney Shaalu Mehra discusses emerging GPL trends (video)
Shaalu Merhra, an attorney with Perkins Coie, spoke at LinuxWorld 2008 about the legal implications of adopting the GPL within one's organization, and about outsourcing and performing due diligence on the software stack. This was a high-level but compelling conversation about legal matters that are important to all open source software developers. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:15:58 GMT)
Nigeria militant leader needs medical care : wife, lawyer
The suspected leader of Nigeria's main militant group in the Niger Delta, who now is detained on treason charges, needs urgent medical attention for a kidney ailment, his wife and lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:26:14 GMT)
Collier schools' attorney to ask to be released from his contract
The Collier County School District confirmed Monday that School Board Attorney Richard Withers has asked to be released from his contract so that he can take a job in the private sector. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:30:20 GMT)
Kansas US attorney to get confirmation hearing
Kansas' top federal prosecutor will face Senate lawmakers on Tuesday at a hearing on his nomination to the federal bench in Wichita. But U.S. Attorney Eric Melgren is running out of time to win confirmation to the seat. Congress is expected to adjourn at the end of this week or early next week so lawmakers can return home to campaign before the November election. It's not clear if lawmakers ... (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:30:28 GMT)
Prosecutor wants defense attorney removed from case
A prosecutor moved Monday to have a Waukegan attorney disqualified from representing a Wauconda man charged with child molestation. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:43:06 GMT)
Lawyer given 15 years in mauling murder
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- A lawyer was sentenced in San Francisco Monday to 15 years in prison for murder in the 2001 dog-mauling death of a lacrosse coach. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:41:38 GMT)
Salt Lake lawyer to receive Big Brothers Big Sisters award
Gary Doctorman, a banking and real-estate lawyer at Parsons Behle & Latimer, will receive the "Big Legacy Award" at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah 30th anniversary awards luncheon Oct. 14. (Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:17:44 GMT)
UT student hires a lawyer after FBI raid; friends worry what's next
The UT student at the center of an FBI investigation into the hacking of Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's personal email account, has hired a lawyer. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:35:54 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer sentenced to 15 years
A state district judge sentenced a disbarred Austin lawyer Monday to 15 years in prison for what prosecutors described as a two-decade practice of stealing from the estates of elderly clients after they died. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:14:34 GMT)
Federal lawyer accuses Yukon premier of political interference
A federal lawyer says Ottawa has been kept in the dark about the Yukon government's plan to build a sewage treatment plant in Dawson, even accusing Premier Dennis Fentie of political interferance. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:21:45 GMT)
State Attorney Reviewing Caylee Anthony Trust Fund
ORLANDO, FL -- The State Attorney's Office is reviewing a trust fund that was set up for Caylee Anthony to assure there were no irregularities, an office spokesman said Monday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:21:52 GMT)
Pa. Attorney General Deflects ''Bonusgate'' Partisanship Questions
Ending rampant speculation about his so-called “bonusgate” probe of the Pennsylvania state legislature, state attorney general Tom Corbett (left) on Monday announced that there will be no further charges brought before the November elections. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:26:55 GMT)
Disbarred attorney sentenced to 15 years
AUSTIN -- A disbarred Austin attorney who pleaded guilty to felony theft charges was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison for stealing from the estates of dead clients. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:35:31 GMT)
Ex-U.S. attorney glad as feds change course on death penalty case
PHOENIX — Former U.S. Attorney Paul Charlton said Monday he's relieved that the Department of Justice has reversed course on a death penalty case that led to his ouster in 2006. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:40:07 GMT)
Disbarred attorney sentenced to 15 years
AUSTIN (AP) -- A disbarred Austin attorney who pleaded guilty to felony theft charges has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing from the estates of dead clients. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:53:13 GMT)
Judge Dismisses Prosecution of Attorney Accused of Court Altercation With Mom
After prosecutors "declined to follow through" with a plea deal proposal that called for 100 hours of pro bono work, a New York judge dismissed the prosecution of an attorney accused of sitting on or throwing herself on her mother, who was in a full body cast, during a divorce proceeding involving her parents. The court noted that the attorney "has already been enduring her parents' divorce saga ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:58:29 GMT)
Disbarred attorney sentenced to 15 years
Associated Press - September 22, 2008 9:45 PM ET AUSTIN (AP) - A disbarred Austin attorney who pleaded guilty to felony theft charges has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for stealing from... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:05:49 GMT)
Palin's lawyer meets with independent counsel in probe
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's lawyer met Monday with the independent counsel hired by the state to discuss the investigation into Palin's firing of Alaska's public safety commissioner, campaign officials said. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:40:49 GMT)
Bergen County Dem boss, party lawyer in court
TRENTON (AP) -- Two influential Bergen County Democrats have pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges. Joseph Ferriero, the head of the Bergen County Democratic Organization, and party lawyer Dennis Oury entered not guilty pleas in Newark federal court Monday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:00:28 GMT)
The Law Column: Attorney-General reveals hand on contempt
A disgruntled QC's letter to The Times has provoked the Attorney-General to defend her enforcement of the law of contempt. Her response gives a rare insight into the approach of the Government law officer with primary responsibility for policing prejudicial reporting. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:19:50 GMT)
UT student accused of hacking Palin email hires an attorney
A UT student accused of hacking into the private email account of vice presidential candidate, Sarah Palin, has hired an attorney. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:25:39 GMT)
Accused VP Palin hacker hires lawyer
David Kernell and his family have hired a lawyer just two days after the FBI searched his off campus apartment. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:33:31 GMT)
Malaysian blogger jailed for 2 years, lawyer says
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysia jailed a prominent political blogger for two years under a strict security law that can keep him in prison indefinitely, a lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 04:58:02 GMT)
Oklahoma investigators boost search for Duncan attorney
LAKE TEXOMA — State investigators are seeking the public's help in locating a longtime Duncan attorney who has been missing since Thursday. Agents are desperate to locate Charles L. Barnes, who was charged Sept. 8 with embezzling $148,000 from the trust fund of a client's dead aunt. Now, as each hour passes with his whereabouts unknown, some are beginning to fear the worst. "We're looking at ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:22:58 GMT)
Cockrel Picks Fromer U.S. Attorney as Deputy Mayor
Detroit’s incoming interim Mayor is welcoming the first member of his cabinet. City Council President Ken Cockrel, Junior says when he is sworn into office as Mayor on Friday his Deputy Mayor, Saul Green, will also take the oath of office. “He is a noted attorney. He is known throughout the entire country, and probably internationally, for the work that he has done. He is also a ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:54:58 GMT)
Drunk lawyer sentenced again
KELOWNA -- A former Kelowna lawyer, forced to resign as president of the B.C. Law Society in 2003 because of impaired-driving charges, has been sentenced for another such incident. Howard Berge, 71, of Narmata, was fined $1,200 after pleading guilty to impaired-driving. He also received a one-year driving ban. The sentence stems from a 2006 crash. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:08:32 GMT)
Pact in works for city attorney
A week into Eileen Wicklund's tenure as Battle Creek city attorney, a committee is getting closer to drafting an employment agreement that might include an annual salary of around $100,000. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:37:02 GMT)
Real estate lawyer got creative
The law caught up with a London real estate lawyer who claimed home renovations and groceries among his deductions on his tax return and was caught evading both income taxes and GST. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:57:15 GMT)
Former US attorney relieved with Ariz. murder case
A former U.S. attorney fired in 2006 after clashing with his boss over a death penalty case says he's relieved the Justice Department is no longer seeking to execute the defendant. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:44:00 GMT)
Former US attorney relieved with Ariz. murder case
A former U.S. attorney fired in 2006 after clashing with his boss over a death penalty case says he's relieved the Justice Department is no longer seeking to execute the defendant. Federal prosecutors have reached a plea deal with Jose Rios Rico that takes the death penalty off the table. He was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday on murder, drug and firearm charges. Former U.S. Attorney Paul ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:56:40 GMT)
Attorney Loses License for Helping Notorious Disbarred Lawyer
A Queens solo practitioner has been disbarred for helping Burton Pugach, the disbarred attorney who orchestrated one of New York City's most notorious crimes, to engage in the unauthorized practice of law. Check out the LawFuel Jobs Network at http://www.lawfuel.com/law-jobs.asp (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:56:56 GMT)
Former US attorney relieved with Ariz. murder case
Tue, Sep 23, 2008 (3 a.m.) A former U.S. attorney fired in 2006 after clashing with his boss over a death penalty case says he's relieved the Justice Department is no longer seeking to execute the defendant. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:14:10 GMT)
FDLE attorney and his wife found dead
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement attorney and his wife. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:02:07 GMT)
Caretaker Rehman’s lawyer pulls out of case 23 Sep 2008, 0438 hrs IST,TNN
NEW DELHI: Abdur Rehman, the caretaker of the Batla house in Jamia Nagar where militants were shot dead last week, had to face a tough time in the court as his lawyer withdrew from the bail matter at the eleventh hour in the ‘‘interest of the nation’’. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:10:26 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. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:17:35 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 ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:25:21 GMT)
Change of lawyer delays Hewana trial
Former Goodwood police station commander Siphiwo Hewana has changed his lawyer, causing a delay in his trial for allegedly interfering in a drunk driving case against former ANC chief whip Tony Yengeni. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:18:20 GMT)
Recruiting snag for legal aid: Province can't find lawyer to man Lab. West office
The province is having trouble recruiting a lawyer for the Labrador West legal aid office. According to MHA Jim Baker, government advertised for a legal aid lawyer earlier this year, however, as far as he knows no one has applied for the position. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:00:49 GMT)
Charge certified against lawyer
A local judge yesterday certified to a grand jury the embezzlement case against a lawyer accused of stealing from the Virginia Farm Bureau while he was working there. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:03:28 GMT)
Simpson's attorneys object to Goldman family lawyer testifying
O.J. Simpson's attorneys have objected to prosecutors' plan to call a lawyer for the Goldman family to testify. Prosecutors want to call David cook to testify about a $33 million civil judgment the Goldmans and others have against Simpson after a jury found him liable in a wrongful death suit. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:29:39 GMT)
Former Portland Lawyer Sentenced
Disbarred Portland lawyer John Duncan will serve 28 months in prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his law firm and elderly clients. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:33:02 GMT)
Clinton attorney has license suspended for mishandling funds
CLINTON -- The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission has suspended the license of a Clinton lawyer for one year for mishandling client funds. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:08:29 GMT)
A longtime friend and former co-defendant with O.J. Simpson agreed with a defense lawyer Tuesday that Simpson's ...
"Nothing illegal was going to occur, correct?" defense lawyer Yale Galanter asked former Simpson buddy Charles Ehrlich in his second day on the stand. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:31:32 GMT)
History-making judge to become advocacy lawyer
Local Superior Court Judge Isaac Borenstein has made the unusual move from judge to trial lawyer, retiring from the bench after a 22-year career serving the Commonwealth. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:42:32 GMT)
Licence pulled from St. John's lawyer
A St. John's lawyer who failed to obey a court order to file an income tax return has lost his licence to practise law. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:43:56 GMT)
Pierce's attorney: let Pierce play in France
Associated Press - September 23, 2008 12:14 PM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for former University of Iowa basketball player Pierre Pierce is asking the Supreme Court to let Pierce... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:06:02 GMT)
Lifetime dream fulfilled: Grand Falls-Windsor lawyer to serve as judge
A lifelong dream has come true for a Grand Falls-Windsor lawyer. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 19:07:52 GMT)
Filing: Wisconsin Attorney General Van Hollen should be disqualified from suit
State Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen should be disqualified from a controversial lawsuit against state election officials because he ignored lawyers' ethics rules, according to a filing expected to be made in the case. Van Hollen, a Republican, cannot continue in the lawsuit because he and state Department of Justice attorneys also are representing the elections officials in two separate ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:15:13 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer Titus indicted on federal fraud charges
NORFOLK A federal grand jury indicted disbarred lawyer Troy A. Titus on 10 felony counts of mail and wire fraud alleging that he stole about $1.5 million from former clients, including one-time R&B star Teddy Riley. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:16:08 GMT)
Withdrawal of nod to SEZs not tenable legally: attorney-general
In the backdrop of the controversial issue of Goa government's decision to scrap notified SEZs in the state, the attorney-general has warned that it would be difficult for the government to legally justify withdrawal of approvals already given to SEZs. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:18:26 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 ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:19:00 GMT)
Van Hollen says conflict-of-interest rules don't apply to attorney general
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen argued Friday he is not governed by conflict-of-interest rules for private sector lawyers and should not be disqualified from a lawsuit he has filed against the state elections agency. Moreover, as the top law enforcement officer for the state, Van Hollen is responsible for enforcing laws even when they are violated by a state agency, a practice dating back to ... (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:21:12 GMT)
FDLE attorney and his wife found dead
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement attorney and his wife. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:22:21 GMT)
State Attorney's Office releases documents in Casey Anthony investigation
The State Attorney's Office has released nearly 600 pages of documents in the case against Casey Anthony, the mother of missing 3-year-old Caylee Marie. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:23:00 GMT)
Boca Raton attorney charged with stealing $1 million from dozens of clients, agrees to disbarment
A Boca Raton attorney and arts supporter Richard Bagdasarian has admitted to taking more than $1 million from dozens of clients and agreed to be disbarred, Boca Raton police said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:23:02 GMT)
Pierce's attorney: let Pierce play in France
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for former University of Iowa basketball player Pierre Pierce is asking the Supreme Court to let Pierce travel to France to play professional basketball. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:23:18 GMT)
Criminal case against Marines dropped by U.S. Attorney's Office
The U.S. Attorney's Office has ended its pursuit of a criminal contempt case against two Marine sergeants who were scheduled to be in court Monday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 21:40:39 GMT)
Slain Sask Mounties described as 'heroes' so murder trial must be moved: lawyer
BATTLEFORDS, Sask. - Bumper stickers and memorial tributes that refer to two slain Saskatchewan Mounties as heroes are reason enough to move the murder trial of their alleged killer, a lawyer argued Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:46:06 GMT)
O.J. Simpon’s lawyer seeks mistrial
O.J. Simpson’s lawyer, Yale Galanter, has moved for a mistrial. (Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:46:12 GMT)
OC Register trained carriers to break law: lawyer
The Orange County Register trains its paper carriers to drive on the wrong side of the street to save time, resulting in accidents and injuries, said a lawyer representing carriers suing the paper. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:33:09 GMT)
Client's 'Frivolous' Motion in Divorce Case Leads to Attorney Sanction
A judge has taken an attorney to task for standing "blindly behind" a matrimonial client's recusal motion and her "fifty-three page diatribe" against the court for rejecting her bid to relocate to Texas with her children. New York Supreme Court Justice Lewis J. Lubell hit the lawyer with a $2,500 sanction and ordered the client to pay some $7,200 in attorney fees. In a separate reply affidavit ... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:42:37 GMT)
Lehman Bankruptcy Hearing Held Surprises, According to Attorney Eyewitness
One of hundreds of lawyers who crammed into courtrooms Friday for a hearing on Lehman Brothers Holdings' effort to sell some of its big assets says the eight-and-a-half-hour session held a series of surprises. According to attorney Darryl S. Laddin, no appraiser testified in court about how much Lehman's assets were worth, nor was any appraisal filed with the court. And even more extraordinary ... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:43:52 GMT)
Mobile attorney Palmer Hamilton wins Preservationist of Distinction award
Press-Register fileMobile attorney Palmer Hamilton has restored more than 50 properties in the city. Through the Oakleigh Venture Revolving Fund, established in 2001 and which he heads, more than 30 houses on Marine Street have been restored. Mobile attorney Palmer... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:04:05 GMT)
Former US attorney relieved with Ariz. murder case
PHOENIX (AP) — A former U.S. attorney fired in 2006 after clashing with his boss over a death penalty case says he's relieved the Justice Department is no longer seeking to execute the defendant. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:11:08 GMT)
Md. attorney general looks into racial taunts
The Maryland attorney general's Office of Civil Rights is looking into complaints of racist taunts at a high school football game in Cumberland, Md., on Friday between Dunbar (Washington, D.C.) and Fort Hill (Cumberland). (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:11:30 GMT)
Lawsuit says lawyer ad rules are unfair
The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board's new lawyer advertising rules violate free speech and impose vague and unfair restrictions on how lawyers can communicate with consumers, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court Tuesday to block enforcement of the rules.... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 03:38:54 GMT)
Attorney: New energy rules could prompt lawsuit
DENVER (AP) - An attorney says energy companies might file suit if new rules for the oil and gas industry allow regulators to deny a drilling permit based on wildlife concerns raised by surface property owners. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:47 GMT)
Zumwinkel Lawyer Aims to Avoid Public Trial, Sueddeutsche Says
Sept. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Klaus Zumwinkel 's lawyer Hanns Feigen is asking the Dusseldorf justice ministry for a so-called penal order, which would avoid a public trial for his client, Sueddeutsche Zeitung said. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:31:30 GMT)
Real estate kickback trial stalls as attorney claims political motivation
The federal trial of a Brookfield real estate agent charged with seeking a $75,000 kickback on the sale of a $30 million state office building stalled again Monday as his attorney argued that the case was brought for political purposes. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 05:51:18 GMT)
Attorney general visits local watersheds
Wetlands, conservation and watersheds are not usually terms that concern the Maryland attorney general (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:16:44 GMT)
Boca Raton lawyer arrested in theft from clients after investigation
A Boca Raton lawyer who admitted in a Florida Bar investigation to stealing more than $1.17 million from clients' funds in recent years was arrested Tuesday following a lengthy police investigation. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:18:50 GMT)
PEOPLE: Attorney named as chairman
Attorney Thomas A. Muccifori has been appointed to serve as chairman of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Burlington County Bar Association. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:24:11 GMT)
Murder case possibly tied to attorney's ouster closed
A federal judge on Tuesday effectively closed a murder case that may have played a role in the 2006 ouster of the U.S. attorney in Arizona. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:35:20 GMT)
Goldman attorney may testify at O.J. trial
Judge Jackie Glass rules today whether an attorney for the family of Ron Goldman can testify for the prosecution at O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial. The relevance? Memorabilia at the heart of the case could have gone to the Goldmans to satisfy a civil judgement. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 07:42:00 GMT)
Attorney absolved of court's contempt
VALPARAISO | A Crown Point defense attorney was cleared Tuesday morning of contempt after he was accused of failing to show up for a court hearing last month with a client who was supposed to turn herself in to begin serving time in prison. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:11:52 GMT)
Lawyer for detained Chinese quake dissident granted access
The lawyer for Chinese dissident Huang Qi, who campaigned for the parents of children killed in the Sichuan earthquake, was allowed to see his client more than three months after he was detained. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:28:21 GMT)
Lawyer for detained Chinese quake dissident granted access
Mo Shaoping (seen here in June), the lawyer for Chinese dissident Huang Qi, who campaigned for the parents of children killed in the Sichuan earthquake, was allowed to see his client more than three months after he was detained. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:55:47 GMT)
Lawyer wants priest's records
A lawyer representing the family of three young children allegedly abused sexually by the Rev. John W. Broderick is seeking personnel records of the priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:56:52 GMT)
City attorney blasts McCain's economic stance
A Montgomery attorney held a news conference Tuesday to say that Republican presidential hopeful Sen. John McCain's views on the economy are out of touch with the lives of working families in Alabama. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:09:55 GMT)
Canandaigua seeks court's help on Planning Board lawyer's fate
Planning Board members for the town of Canandaigua want the courts to decide whether there is sufficient cause to dismiss Michael Jones as the board's lawyer. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:28:48 GMT)
Ohio attorney general hopeful says foe wasted state funds
COLUMBUS — Republican attorney general candidate Mike Crites yesterday accused his Democratic opponent, Ohio Treasurer Richard Cordray, of spending $1.8 million a year in taxpayer funds to promote himself. “This is a colossal waste of taxpayer dollars from someone who claims to be the guardian of the public treasury,” the former U.S. attorney for southern Ohio said. Mr. Crites, of Delaware, ... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:00:42 GMT)
Attorney: New Energy Rules Could Prompt Lawsuit
An attorney says energy companies might file suit if new rules for the oil and gas industry allow regulators to deny a drilling permit based on wildlife concerns raised by surface property owners. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:13:19 GMT)
Former Maine lawyer going to prison
A former lawyer in Maine accused of an illegal scheme that cost friends and clients more than $2 million is going to prison. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:20:56 GMT)
Thief Took Only $63,000 From Denver Lawyer at RNC
Minneapolis police are lowering their estimate of the value of goods stolen from a delegate to the Republican National Convention earlier this month. A police spokesman says the officer who wrote the initial report placed the value of the stolen property at $120,000, but a later inventory put its value at $63,050. After the media reported the higher figure, Denver lawyer and Colorado delegate to ... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:12:49 GMT)
Utah attorney general will review Farmington SWAT standoff shooting
Updated: 11:39 AM- The Utah Attorney General's Office will review the shooting that killed one man and ended a 12-hour standoff with police in Farmington on Monday. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:39:36 GMT)
Lawyer’s report on school district audit is filed
Des Moines school officials today said they have received a report from a lawyer they hired to answer charges in a state audit that showed they broke competitive laws on a construction project, but the report won’t immediately be made available to the public. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:59:22 GMT)
Lawyer: 'OC Register' Trained Carriers to Break Law
LOS ANGELES The Orange County Register trains its paper carriers to drive on the wrong side of the street to save time, resulting in accidents and injuries, said a lawyer representing carriers suing the paper. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:15:24 GMT)
Autopsy shows FDLE attorney killed himself
Preliminary autopsy results show that a Florida Department of Law Enforcement attorney found dead in his New Smyrna Beach home died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:48:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Witnesses Could Prove Baldwin's Alibi
A former lawyer for a man convicted of killing three West Memphis boys 15 years ago testified Wednesday that he knew of people who could have provided proof of his client's innocence but he did not call them as witnesses. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:54:55 GMT)
O.J. trial judge blocks Goldman lawyer testimony
The judge in O.J. Simpson's armed robbery trial on Wednesday rejected prosecutors' attempts to present the jury with evidence related to his acquittal in the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend. Clark County District Court Judge Jackie Glass decided not to let David Cook, a California lawyer for the Ronald Goldman estate, testify about answers Simpson gave in February 2007 in response to a ... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:56:23 GMT)
Attorney General files lawsuits against two contractors
Lawsuits have been filed against two Pittsburgh-area home improvement businesses and their owners by state Attorney General Tom Corbett for charging customers for work that was not performed. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:57:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Witnesses Could Prove Baldwin's Alibi in West Memphis Three Killing Case
A former lawyer for a man convicted of killing three West Memphis boys 15 years ago testified today that he knew of people who could have provided proof of his... (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:00:05 GMT)
Accused hostage-taker 'a good kid': Lawyer
A Regina teen charged with using a pellet pistol to hold hundreds of students hostage at a local private school was described as "a good kid" by a lawyer who spoke on behalf of the youth’s parents on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:07:52 GMT)
Local attorney pleads guilty to drug charges
CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - A local attorney admitted in federal court on Wednesday that he used clients to obtain prescription drugs. Kenneth Lawson pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:17:02 GMT)
Missing Duncan attorney found dead
Associated Press - September 24, 2008 3:05 PM ET LAKE TEXOMA, Okla. (AP) - A missing Duncan attorney who disappeared after being charged with embezzlement has been found dead. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:17:21 GMT)
Geist residents get attorney, want hearing date delayed
Geist residents taking Fishers to court over its attempt to annex about 2,200 homes in the Geist Reservoir area have found a new attorney -- as long as the Oct. 1 hearing date is postponed. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:18:06 GMT)
Carmi, Ill., city attorney arrested on drunken driving charges twice in one day
MOUNT CARMEL, Ill. — The attorney who represents the city of Carmi, Ill., was arrested twice on drunken-driving charges Friday in Mount Carmel. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:39:56 GMT)
Livent founders spent millions of their own funds on startup, lawyer says
TORONTO — The co-founders of Livent Inc. spent $9.8-million of their own funds between 1990 and 1993 to cover loan costs and other expenses related to starting up the live theatre company, defence lawyer Brian Greenspan told a Toronto court Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:04:38 GMT)
Missing Attorney From Duncan Found Dead
The body of a missing Duncan attorney has been found at Lake Texoma, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agents say. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:27:32 GMT)
Valencia attorney sues Disneyland in 2-year-old's dog mauling
Disneyland brought in a "not very social" dog from a local shelter to use in its petting zoo two years ago, and the dog mauled a 2-year-old girl, leaving her permanently scarred, according to a lawsuit filed by a Valencia attorney. (Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:38:30 GMT)
Lawyer opposes trial media ban in Haleigh Poutre case
SPRINGFIELD - The defense lawyer for 14-year-old Haleigh Poutre's stepfather wants all court appearances by the girl in the child-abuse criminal case open to the media. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:17:22 GMT)
Q & A With The District Attorney Candidates
The Friends Of Police hosted a question and answer forum with the Shawnee County District Attorney Candidates tonight. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:32:17 GMT)
Gerald Margolis dies at 65; L.A. lawyer counseled Rolling Stones, Robin Williams
As a partner in the Los Angeles law firm of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, he helped build the firm's music practice. Gerald A. Margolis, an entertainment lawyer who counseled such high-profile clients as R. Kelly and Robin Williams that controversy inevitably follows fame, has died. He was 65. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:44:07 GMT)
Jefferson pair still seeking attorney
Mose and Betty Jefferson told U.S. Magistrate Judge Alma Chasez on Wednesday that they still lack legal representation for their upcoming fraud trial, a little more than a week after their original attorney, Ike Spears, was removed from the case.... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:53:17 GMT)
Judge to consider removing Wisconsin attorney general from lawsuit
MADISON — A judge is set to decide whether to disqualify Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen from a lawsuit demanding state election officials confirm thousands of voters' identities before Election Day. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:25 GMT)
Court troubled over certificate signed by Attorney General
KUALA LUMPUR : The Sessions Court was troubled that the certificate to transfer Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy case to the High Court was signed by Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail despite the Prime Minister’s statement assuring that the attorney-general would not be involved in the case. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:02:09 GMT)
District Attorney candidates debate
The two men who want to be Shawnee County's next District Attorney faced off in a debate sponsored by the Friends of Police political action committee. Ben Bauman explains why the stakes were higher than ususal. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:09:06 GMT)
Lawyer imprisoned 25 years after contempt
Chandigarh, Sep 24 : A lawyer in Chandigarh Wednesday was sentenced to one month's imprisonment by the Punjab and Haryana High Court for a contempt he committed 25 years ago. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:17:59 GMT)
Attorney general wants suit against IDOT move tossed
A lawsuit to stop the move of 150 state transportation jobs from Springfield to southern Illinois should not be allowed to proceed, Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office said Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:21:37 GMT)
Pawlenty considers his lawyer for judgeship
ST. PAUL (AP) — Gov. Tim Pawlenty is considering his in-house lawyer for a judicial post. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:29:36 GMT)
Ex-selectman, attorney settle their lawsuit
A suit involving a former Pembroke selectman and a Hanover attorney who hid money after a youth died in a car crash following a party at her house has been settled. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 05:12:50 GMT)
Cat creep's a lost claws, says his lawyer
The lawyer for accused kitty killer Joseph Petcka thinks his client doesn't have a hairball's chance in hell. "It doesn't look good for my guy," Charles Hochman said Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 06:07:30 GMT)
Gerald Margolis dies at 65; L.A. lawyer counseled Rolling Stones, Robin Williams
As a partner in the Los Angeles law firm of Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, he helped build the firm's music practice. Gerald A. Margolis, an entertainment lawyer who counseled such high-profile clients as R. Kelly and Robin Williams that controversy inevitably follows fame, has died. He was 65. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:21:50 GMT)
Lawyer opposes trial media ban
SPRINGFIELD - The defense lawyer for 14-year-old Haleigh Poutre's stepfather wants all court appearances by the girl in the child-abuse criminal case open to the media. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:02:43 GMT)
Lawyer wants Jefferson murder trial moved
The lawyer for a 19-year-old accused of robbing and murdering Jefferson mother Elizabeth O'Brien in January wants the case prosecuted in Union County, where it originally was moved because the victim's brother-in-law is a high-ranking employee of the Morris County court system. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:21:07 GMT)
Wooten's workers' comp lawyer saw no intervention
A lawyer who represented embattled state Trooper Mike Wooten in his claim for workers' compensation benefits said he saw no evidence Gov. Sarah Palin's office interfered in the case. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:38:00 GMT)
Attorney general can file election lawsuit, judge rules
MADISON A judge says Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen can legally bring a lawsuit demanding state election officials confirm thousands of voters identities before Election Day. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:09:03 GMT)
Washoe judge says district attorney raises old case to help his opponent
A hostile race between a judge and a county prosecutor has grown more bitter after Washoe County District Attorney Richard Gammick sent a mass e-mail saying the judge was making false claims and had used cocaine. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:09:58 GMT)
Rwanda: Ex-Rwandan Lawyer Gets Life Jail for His Role in 1994 Genocide
A United Nations Court Wednesday sentenced to a life imprisonment a former Rwandan lawyer, Simeon Nshamihigo, 49, for his role in the 1994 genocide. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:31:15 GMT)
Attorney asks for continuance in Harris case
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for a Sioux City man accused in the alleged ritual slaying of his stepdaughters has asked that the case be continued. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:38:10 GMT)
Attorney asks for continuance in Harris case
Associated Press - September 25, 2008 5:34 AM ET SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for a Sioux City man accused in the alleged ritual slaying of his stepdaughters has asked that the case be... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:40:42 GMT)
Gitmo detainee lawyer in UK appeals for documents
A lawyer for a Guantánamo Bay detainee appealed to Britain's High Court on Friday for the release of secret government documents that he says could raise questions about whether evidence in his client's upcoming trial was obtained by torture. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:15:38 GMT)
Misdemeanor charge against Kingston teen dropped by N.C. district attorney
The Kingston teenager who was driving the SUV that crashed in North Carolina on Feb. 25, killing another Kingston teen and injuring her father, has been cleared by a North Carolina district attorney. A dismissal notice signed by the district attorney says evidence shows that a swerving tractor-trailer caused the SUV driver, Devin Rebello, to lose control of her vehicle, which overturned several ... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:21:14 GMT)
Lawyer says T.I. is happy with Ga. judge's order
A lawyer for T.I. said the rapper is happy with a judge's decision in a child support case brought by the mother of two of his children. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 10:50:47 GMT)
Allen & Overy chief Morley is first lawyer on Boris' City business group
Allen & Overy managing partner David Morley (pictured) has become the first lawyer to be appointed to London Mayor Boris Johnson's International Business Advisory Council for London (IBAC London). (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:17:47 GMT)
Council bandies bill to make county attorney opinions public
A bill co-introduced yesterday by Kaua‘i County Council members JoAnn Yukimura and Tim Bynum would require the county attorney to make certain legal opinions public. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:30:35 GMT)
Democratic state's attorney hopeful defends donations by subordinates
Meanwhile, GOP candidate refuses to stop using photo of U.S. attorney in campaign literature The Democratic candidate for Cook County state's attorney defended her practice of accepting campaign cash from employees within the office, saying Wednesday that it should not reflect on her ability to make tough calls if elected. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:11:58 GMT)
N.S. court gives Donald Marshall's lawyer time to review
The case against Donald Marshall Jr., including a charge of assaulting his wife, has been adjourned again to give his lawyer time to review the Crown's case. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:27:57 GMT)
Lawyer accuses Pentagon in Gitmo evidence case
Pentagon officials are trying to discredit a military prosecutor who alleges evidence was suppressed in an upcoming war-crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay, a defense lawyer said in court on Thursday. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:04:44 GMT)
Memorial for entertainment attorney, Margolis, to be held
The late entertainment attorney Gerald Margolis, whose clients included the Rolling Stones and other celebrities, will be remembered at an Oct. 6 memorial at the Darryl F. Zanuck Theater at Fox Studios. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:01 GMT)
Long-Term Care Lawyer Says Conseco Insurance Puts Seniors at Financial Risk
Sept. 25, 2008 - Conseco, an Indiana based insurance company, without notice to policyholders has decided to move 144,000 Long-Term Care policies into a Trust that could financial ruin senior citizens, according to Frank N. Darras, who claims to be the nation's leading disability and Long-Term Care insurance lawyer. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:46:18 GMT)
Va. Attorney General to cut his budget, salary and vehicle
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced today that he will cut his budget by 9.1 percent, reducing his own salary and returning his state-leased vehicle. The move is being made in response to the state’s budget woes, according to a statement from McDonnell’s office. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:06:05 GMT)
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