Attorney News Sep 2008
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Wooten's claims case was routine, lawyer says
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 17:08:04 GMT)
Attorney: Connolly helped with gangster Flemmi's defense
By Shelley Murphy, Globe Staff MIAMI -- A former defense attorney testified today in the murder trial of John J. Connolly Jr. that the former FBI agent had provided helpful information after Stephen "The Rifleman" Flemmi was charged with racketeering... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:21:25 GMT)
Defense Attorney: "Ted Stevens Had No Intent To Violate The Law."
Brendan Sullivan, lead defense attorney for Sen. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), told a packed courtroom today that his client is not guilty of any of the corruption charges alleged by federal prosecutors. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:21:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Poor parking caused death of ex-state Sen. Joe Suliga
Nicholas Sorrentino thought he was "king of the road" when he parked haphazardly outside a Linden go-go bar before the 2005 car wreck that killed former state Sen. Joseph Suliga, a lawyer for his widow said during the opening of... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:28:02 GMT)
Appellate judges grill Nacchio's lawyer
The nine judges of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals peppered lawyers with questions during a full-court review of former Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio's conviction, but they saved their sharpest queries for his lawyer. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:38:42 GMT)
TOP FRENCH LAWYER IN COURT OVER MINISTER 'FALSE CV' ROW
SAINT PIERRE, Reunion, Sept 25, 2008 (AFP) - The senior lawyer on the French island of Reunion appeared in court on Thursday accused of libelling Justice Minister Rachida Dati for repeating claims she had faked her resume. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:39:49 GMT)
Attorney general cuts spending by $3.8 million
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell has cut his office spending by $3.8 million, or 9 percent, as a proactive move to help meet the state's budget difficulties. The cuts include 2 percent reductions in McDonnell's salary over the next six months and those of his 10 executive attorneys, for savings of $17,000. McDonnell, the likely Republican nominee for governor next year, also is giving up ... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:57:03 GMT)
Attorney: Teen accidentally killed baby
LACKAWANNA, N.Y., Sept. 25 (UPI) -- A 19-year-old New York woman accidentally caused the death of her newborn daughter shortly after the child's birth, her attorney alleges. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:05:44 GMT)
Radwanski sabotaged by 'modern day Iago': lawyer
Former privacy commissioner George Radwanski may have exhibited poor judgment during his tenure, but should not be held criminally accountable for it, his lawyer argued today. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 18:32:14 GMT)
Radwanski sabotaged by 'modern day Iago': Lawyer
Former privacy commissioner George Radwanski may have exhibited poor judgment during his tenure, but should not be held criminally accountable for it, his lawyer argued on Thursday. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 19:07:55 GMT)
Chiropractor, Attorney Acquitted Of Fraud Charges
A chiropractor and attorney who had been charged with fraud and several other counts are found not guilty following a three-day trial. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:09:45 GMT)
Man Accused Of Threatening US Attorney
A Mexican man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Phoenix for allegedly threatening to assault or kill the U.S. Attorney for Arizona and an assistant prosecutor, an official said Thursday. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:20:29 GMT)
Former Oklahoma City attorney headed to prison for robbery
A former Oklahoma City attorney was sentenced today to nearly four years in federal prison for robbing an Edmond pharmacy at gunpoint last year. Robert Michael Behlen, who gave up his law license after his arrest, apologized for his crime, but did not ask U.S. District Judge Joe Heaton for leniency. “I am terribly sorry that I did this,” he said. Behlen, 50, was arrested Sept. 18, 2007, after ... (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:31:02 GMT)
Feds: Pa. lawyer faked will after brother's death
A prominent Allentown lawyer allegedly cut from his brother's will is charged with dummying up fake wills after the brother and sister-in-law died in a plane crash. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:35:14 GMT)
U.S. Attorney for Utah joins advisory group
Posted: 4:59 PM- U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman has been appointed to the Attorney General's Advisory Committee, a group designed to give federal prosecutors a voice in Department of Justice policies. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:15:24 GMT)
Pot dealer serving 55-year term not entitled to relief, U.S. Attorney's Office says
A man sentenced to a 55-year minimum mandatory term in federal prison for dealing marijuana, possessing guns and money laundering is not entitled to get his sentence eliminated or changed, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Thursday. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:58:25 GMT)
Lawyer for Deepwater Wind once served as Carcieri's chief of staff
The developer selected by Governor Carcieri to build a $1.5-billion wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island is represented by a local lawyer who served as Carcieri’s chief of staff for four years. (Thu, 25 Sep 2008 23:58:53 GMT)
Public 'overreacting' to alleged kirpan assault, lawyer says
A large part of Quebec society has never accepted the Supreme Court's decision to allow Sikh students to wear kirpan daggers to class, a Montreal civil rights lawyer charged Thursday. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:02:09 GMT)
Feds: Lawyer Faked Will After Brother's Death
Federal authorities say a prominent criminal lawyer cut from his brother's will helped produce fakes after the brother and sister-in-law died in a plane crash. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:31:33 GMT)
Land issue lawyer wins retrial
An appeal court in southern China has ordered the retrial of a lawyer originally sentenced to a four-year prison term, upending a case that had attracted widespread concern among the country’s legal community. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:43:28 GMT)
Anne Hathaway to play lawyer in new film
American actress Anne Hathaway will reportedly play the role of a lawyer who refuses to commit to love in an adaptation of the bestselling book The Opposite of Love. Hathaway, 25, is currently re (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 00:56:37 GMT)
Feds: Pa. lawyer faked will after brother's death
A prominent criminal lawyer cut from his brother's will helped produce fakes, federal authorities charged. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:14:33 GMT)
Lawyer argues lawsuit over UA football e-mail moot
LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit questioning whether a University of Arkansas football fan's profanity-laced e-mail to former quarterback Mitch Mustain was properly investigated is irrelevant because the key players have left their positions, a lawyer for the university argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 02:51:39 GMT)
Court: Attorney Reluctant to 'Front' $20,000 in Fees for Client Can't Withdraw
A New York state judge has denied an attorney's request to withdraw as counsel for a family in an impending wrongful death trial because the lawyer did not think it was his responsibility to be "fronting" $20,000 for expert witness fees. The judge found that the terms of Stephen R. Krawitz's retainer agreement obligates him to cover trial costs, which are to be paid back after litigation ... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:15:41 GMT)
Prominent Attorney, Two Others Indicted for Alleged Fraud
var nopreviewimage = "1"; if (nopreviewimage == ""){ document.write(' '); document.write(' '); document.write(' '); } The U.S. Attorney's office announced the indictments today of Allentown attorney John Karoly, 58, and two others, including Karoly's son, John, III. According to a news release, John Karoly, Jr., John Karoly, III, and John Shane have been charged with one count of ... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:08:03 GMT)
Panel OKs U.S. Attorney, Judge Hopefuls
President Bush's nominees to be the next U.S. attorney for Florida's Middle District and to fill a U.S. district judgeship for the area won approval Thursday from the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:12:05 GMT)
Attorney asks to move Hinkle trial
The attorney for accused serial rapist Monterius Hinkle urged a local judge to "err on the side of caution" Thursday and move his client's trial out of Peoria County. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:25:04 GMT)
Attorney: Concord Hospital to award deaf patients $100k
CONCORD - Several people who complained about how Concord Hospital handles deaf and hard-of-hearing patients will receive $100,000 from the hospital, the U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire announced yesterday. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:27:46 GMT)
Attorney General probing whether LIRR benefits went off track
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Thursday ramped up his investigation into possibly fraudulent disability benefits awarded to Long Island Rail Road retirees. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:56:47 GMT)
Race for attorney general heats up
COLUMBUS: Two largely unknown candidates for Ohio attorney general used the national financial crisis and a trendy TV ad Thursday to bring attention to their important but overlooked race. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 05:38:31 GMT)
Chiropractor, attorney acquitted in fraud case
An Indianapolis chiropractor and an attorney were acquitted of all charges early Thursday morning in an insurance fraud case. Robert A. Ekin, 39, had disputed accusations that now-defunct Midtown Chiropractic falsely billed insurance companies between 2003 and 2006 for tests and services never performed on clients involved in auto accidents. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:03:15 GMT)
County attorney candidates to debate
Scott County attorney candidates Hugh Pries and Mike Walton will square off in a debate Tuesday that airs live on WOC-AM 1420 radio and on qctimes.com. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:17:57 GMT)
Dillon's lawyer claims fraud
William Dillon's lawyer said he has lined up former prosecutors and a former Brevard County Sheriff's Office investigator who will testify that the State Attorney's Office conspired to win convictions by working with and tipping off a dog handler they knew was fraudulent. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:24:34 GMT)
Feds: Pa. Lawyer Faked Will After Brother's Fatal Plane Crash
A prominent criminal lawyer cut from his brother's will helped produce fakes after the brother and sister-in-law died in a plane crash, federal authorities charged. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:33:25 GMT)
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION SUIT: Memo shows city e-mails, texts were public records, lawyer testifies
A lawyer for the City of Detroit testified Thursday that she believed a memo signed by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick declaring e-mails and other electronic communications were public records was a valid policy, even though the memo was dated two years before Kilpatrick became mayor. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:22:17 GMT)
Cockburn Mayor should quit: Attorney General
The Attorney General Christian Porter has called on the Mayor of Cockburn, Stephen Lee, to stand down after the Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) found he engaged in deliberate misconduct. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:50:00 GMT)
Lawyer argues Stevens paid every bill
The Republican from Alaska took gifts from a powerful business owner and then lied about it. But a lawyer for Mr. Stevens, describing his defense publicly for the first time, told jurors Thursday the case is far from being that clear. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:59:02 GMT)
Maxwell family's lawyer slates news conference
Four weeks ago, emergency personnel found 11-year-old Erin Maxwell fatally injured in her Palermo home. Today, Lawyer Salvatore Lanza, who is representing the Maxwell family, has called a news conference for 11 a.m. to present the family's view of their daughter's death. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:08:42 GMT)
Misconduct does in lawyer
The Ohio Supreme Court permanently disbarred a Columbus lawyer yesterday, finding that he had "stolen from, deceived, neglected and abandoned clients one after another." (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:29:25 GMT)
Nigeria: Ibori's Lawyer Charged for Money Laundering in London
Former Governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori's lawyer, Mr. Bhadresh Gohil, was yesterday arrested and charged in London for money laundering. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:06:43 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, 26 Sep 2008 10:29:49 GMT)
U.S. court indicts lawyer on tax charges
Worcester lawyer Christopher M. Uhl was indicted yesterday in federal court in Boston for tax evasion and failure to pay taxes, the Boston U.S. attorney's office said. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:05:11 GMT)
Alaska senator in the dark,lawyer says, as trial opens
Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens was clueless about the cost and scope of a pricey makeover of his Alaska cabin that led to federal corruption charges and threatened his lengthy career, his lawyer said Thursday at the opening of his trial. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:37:38 GMT)
Attorney: Penis amputation 'medically necessary'
An attorney for a Kentucky doctor being sued over the amputation of a patient's penis says the procedure was 'medically necessary' and authorized by the patient. Clay Robinson of Lexington said Dr. John Patterson performed the surgery because the patient, 61-year-old Phillip Seaton, had cancer. Robinson said Patterson was given permission to perform any medical procedure deemed necessary. ... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:37:23 GMT)
Federal Reserve's Former Top Lawyer Joins Sullivan & Cromwell
Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- J. Virgil Mattingly , a former chief lawyer for the Federal Reserve Board, joined the New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell as special counsel four years after leaving the government post. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:45 GMT)
Davydenko May Sue ATP Tennis Tour on Betting Probe, Lawyer Says
Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Nikolay Davydenko , the world No. 6 tennis player, may sue the ATP Tour to get it to pay his legal costs after a 13-month gambling inquiry found no evidence he did anything wrong, his lawyer Frank Immenga said. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:18:54 GMT)
Waste management district honors attorney
Attorney Robert Wellington has received an award for 35 years as counsel to the Monterey Regional Waste Management District. A certificate honoring Wellington was unanimously approved at the Sept. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:54:44 GMT)
Allentown Attorney John Karoly Jr. scheduled for arraignment on charges he forged brother's will
Prominent Lehigh Valley defense attorney John Karoly Jr. is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday in Allentown federal court on charges that he forged his brother's will. During the 1:30 p.m. hearing before Judge Henry Perkin, the 58-year-old is expected to... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:31:54 GMT)
Attorney for Stevens Tells Jurors Alaska Senator 'Is Honest,' Did Not Lie
Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens (R) paid every bill sent to him for extensive renovations of his home and did not lie on financial disclosure forms, his attorney told jurors yesterday, as testimony began in the first trial of a sitting U.S. senator in more than two decades. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:33:45 GMT)
Lawyer says penis amputation was authorized
A lawyer for a Kentucky doctor being sued over the amputation of a patient's penis said Friday the procedure was "medically necessary" and authorized by the patient. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:39:00 GMT)
Attorney General opposes Minnesota Power rate hike, calls proposal "exorbitant"
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced her opposition to Minnesota Power’s proposed increase in electricity rates for residential and small business customers. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:40:52 GMT)
St. Pete lawyer arrested on DUI, cocaine charges
ST. PETERSBURG -- A well-known St. Petersburg lawyer and restaurant owner was arrested early this morning on charges of drunken driving and cocaine possession. David J. Sockol, 50,(left) was arrested about 12:30 a.m. in the 4700 block of Gulf Boulevard... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:41:26 GMT)
Attorney Claims Lab Blunder In Beating Death Case
A defense attorney for a man charged in the beating death of a Norwich man in 2004 claims his client’s name could be cleared because of a mix-up at the state police forensic lab. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:47:35 GMT)
Rapist's Lawyer Asks for Review of 'Code Red' Alert
A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt is asking Southbury officials to review why the town first selectman's activated an emergency alert system when Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:05:32 GMT)
Attorney: Penis Amputation Necessary
Attorney said Dr. John Patterson performed the surgery because the patient had cancer. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 18:59:24 GMT)
Susan Feeney Named Essex County's 2008 Professional Lawyer of the Year
The Essex County Bar Association and the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law presented McCarter & English partner Susan A. Feeney with a 2008 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award today. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:00:48 GMT)
Bad management not a crime, Lamarche lawyer argues
Deception was not involved in the $15,000 travel advances requested by former privacy commissioner George Radwanski, a lawyer for his former chief of staff Arthur Lamarche argued Friday. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:46:48 GMT)
St. Pete Lawyer Accused Of DUI, Possessing Cocaine
ST. PETE BEACH A St. Petersburg lawyer was arrested late Thursday on charges of drunken driving and possession of cocaine, Pinellas County Jail records show. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:49:29 GMT)
SC attorney general renews gouging investigation
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is renewing the state's prohibition on price gouging as he continues to investigate soaring gas prices. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:10:31 GMT)
Mother of dead baby weeps as lawyer waives hearing in murder case
Alicia Zebrun quietly wept as her lawyer this afternoon waived a preliminary evidence hearing and City Judge Craig D. Hannah ordered her held for grand jury action in the death of her newborn baby girl. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:16:58 GMT)
Pollitt's lawyer asks for review of 'Code Red'
SOUTHBURY, Conn. (AP) _ A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt is asking Southbury officials to review why the town first selectman's activated an emergency (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:19:51 GMT)
Attorney may avoid further discipline in autograph case
ST. CHARLES COUNTY -- A disciplinary panel has recommended a that St. Charles County attorney have his license retroactively suspended for his role in leading a client to believe an autographed baseball could get her felony charges reduced. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:22:56 GMT)
Johnson's Attorney Calls Fed Accusations "Nit-Picky"
Federal accusations of misusing federal funds against Kevin Johnson and St. HOPE are "a big bowl of steam" without substance, claims Johnson's attorney. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:36:05 GMT)
Walpole lawyer gets 5 years in insurance scam
BOSTON - A Walpole lawyer has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in a scam to inflate medical bills to insurance companies. Personal injury lawyer... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:41:49 GMT)
Lake Co. board candidate says state's attorney enables pedophiles
A Lake County Board candidate on Friday said State's Attorney Michael Waller and his staff enable pedophiles to attack children. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:08:22 GMT)
Attorney-turned-strip club owner David Wasserman commits suicide
Not long ago, David Wasserman was a high-powered attorney for the adult-entertainment industry who wore $100 ties, lived in the country-club community of Heathrow and had an office overlooking Park Avenue in Winter Park. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:15:27 GMT)
Attorney: Police exaggerated condition of boy in hot car
An attorney representing a woman charged with leaving a 3-year-old boy locked in a hot car earlier this month accused witnesses Friday of exaggerating the boy's condition. Defense lawyer Fred Peters, who represents Tanuja Patel of Lexington, questioned Officer Grace Asher's claim that 3-year-old Ryan was profusely sweating and unconscious when she found him locked in a Honda Odyssey at ... (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:15:51 GMT)
Utah lawyer can question, videotape Terry Nichols
A judge ordered the government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer who is trying to learn more about the federal investigation behind the 1995 bombing. (Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:58:45 GMT)
Rapist's lawyer asks for review of 'Code Red'
A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt is asking Southbury officials to review why the town first selectman's activated an emergency alert system when Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:28:25 GMT)
RI attorney general approves $2M sale of WRNI
Attorney General Patrick Lynch has approved the $2 million sale of Rhode Island's public radio station. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:29:35 GMT)
Walpole lawyer gets 5 years in insurance scam
A Walpole lawyer has been sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty in a scam to inflate medical bills to insurance companies. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:30:35 GMT)
Utah lawyer can question, videotape Terry Nichols
SALT LAKE CITY -- A judge ordered the government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer who is trying to learn... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:15:48 GMT)
Utah lawyer can question, videotape Terry Nichols
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A judge has told the federal government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:16:33 GMT)
Lawyer Indicted for Forging Will of Brother Killed in Plane Crash
Well-known Pennsylvania lawyer John Karoly Jr. was indicted by a federal grand jury last week on charges of conspiring with his son and a doctor to fabricate wills to add himself as a beneficiary after his brother, also a lawyer, and sister-in-law were killed in a plane crash. Karoly's lawyer says none of the three are guilty and that Karoly was targeted because he is a prominent lawyer who has ... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:30:48 GMT)
Pa. attorney general tours Children's Advocacy Center
Adams County's Children's Advocacy Center celebrated its second anniversary Friday with a visit from state Attorney General Tom Corbett. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:36:36 GMT)
Italy: Lawyer Accused of Using a Double
An Italian lawyer has been charged with fraud and false representation because she is suspected of having her identical twin sister fill in for her during court hearings. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 03:53:49 GMT)
Attorney says pair just followed norm
Knox County Commissioners Scott Moore and Paul Pinkston shouldn't bear the blame for a political game for which neither wrote the playbook, an attorney argued Friday (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:15:43 GMT)
Senate confirms U.S. attorney for Kansas to federal bench
The Senate has approved the nomination of the U.S. attorney for Kansas, Eric Melgren, to a seat on the federal bench. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:21:32 GMT)
Lye-tossing lawyer faces new rap & his pal is disbarred
Burton Pugach, the disbarred lawyer who went to jail for blinding his lover - and then married her when he got out - is back in trouble again. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:00:51 GMT)
Circumcision foundcancer, says lawyer
LOUISVILLE . A lawyer for a Kentucky doctor being sued over the amputation of a patient's penis said Friday the procedure was "medically necessary" and authorized by the patient. Attorney Clay Robinson said Dr. John Patterson performed the surgery because the patient, Phillip Seaton, 61, had cancer. Patterson was given permission to perform any medical procedure deemed necessary, ... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:01:31 GMT)
Attorney penalized for keeping money
An attorney was suspended and could be potentially disbarred for keeping money from two retainer checks, rather than share half of the money with his former firm. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 06:19:58 GMT)
Alaska senator in the dark,lawyer says, as trial opens
Associated Press WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens was clueless about the cost and scope of a pricey makeover of his Alaska cabin that led to federal corruption charges and threatened his lengthy career, his lawyer said Thursday at the opening of his trial. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 07:33:55 GMT)
Bangor attorney nominated to bench
Lawyer would fill vacant Northampton County judge post. Bangor attorney Leonard Zito was nominated Thursday by Gov. Ed Rendell to become the next Northampton County judge. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:06:47 GMT)
Feisty adult-entertainment attorney David Wasserman kills himself Attorney David Wasserman, who loved a good fight, ...
Not long ago, David Wasserman was a high-powered attorney for the adult-entertainment industry who wore $100 ties, lived in the country-club community of Heathrow and had an office overlooking tony Park Avenue in Winter Park. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:18:42 GMT)
Fired lawyer offers rebuttal
Marcus Mills, who was fired as the University of Iowa’s top lawyer because of his role in a high-profile sexual assault investigation, is defending his actions as reasonable and justified considering the difficult circumstances. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 09:25:23 GMT)
John Karoly Jr. to plead not guilty, attorney says
Three indicted on charges they falsified wills. Prominent Lehigh Valley attorney John P. Karoly Jr., his son and another man have been ordered to appear before a federal magistrate next week to face felony charges. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:31:14 GMT)
Lawyer To Question, Mich. Native Nichols
A judge ordered the government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer who is trying to learn more about the... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:40:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Champaign schools make progress on racial equity
CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign school district's consent decree should be extended another three to four years to accomplish its goals, the lawyer for the district's black families told the judge overseeing the consent decree earlier this month. Carol Ashley, lawyer for the plaintiffs in the case, said the district needs more time to reach its goals in several areas, including special education, ... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:07:06 GMT)
Feisty adult-entertainment attorney kills himself
Attorney David Wasserman, who loved a good fight, takes own life (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:30:37 GMT)
Feisty adult-entertainment attorney David Wasserman kills himself
Not long ago, David Wasserman was a high-powered attorney for the adult-entertainment industry who wore $100 ties, lived in the country-club community of Heathrow and had an office overlooking tony Park Avenue in Winter Park. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:58:16 GMT)
Pa. attorney general tours Children's Advocacy Center
Adams County's Children's Advocacy Center celebrated its second anniversary Friday with a visit from state Attorney General Tom Corbett. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:19:38 GMT)
Lawyer gets jail time on tax evasion
NEWARK – A lawyer who served as a principal in a network of Montvale companies that defrauded hundreds of investors was sentenced to a year in prison in federal court Friday. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:23:52 GMT)
Second barn fire for former district attorney this summer
HOUMA - For the second time this summer, fire hit one of the barns owned by former Terrebonne Parish District Attorney Doug Greenburg. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:07:35 GMT)
Utah lawyer can question, videotape Terry Nichols
SALT LAKE CITY - A judge ordered the government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer who is trying to learn more about the federal investigation behind the 1995 bombing. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:25:06 GMT)
Shareholder’s lawyer asks Mboweni to apologise
South African Reserve Bank (SARB) shareholder's lawyer today asked governor Tito Mboweni to apologise for a comment made at the bank's annual general meeting. At the meeting held on September 19, Mario Pretorius asked Mboweni to bring the meeting to order. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:16:39 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 ... (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:27:21 GMT)
A.L. city attorney search continues
Albert Lea city staff interviewed the last individual for the vacant city attorney position Friday, City Manager Victoria Simonsen said. After that interview, staff were set to talk about whether to go forward with interviewing interested firms. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:29:53 GMT)
Gorenberg's husband discovered credit card charges, attorney says
The attorney representing the husband of a slain Boca Raton woman said that Stewart Gorenberg provided authorities with the newest lead in his wife's unsolved murder. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:17:00 GMT)
Attorney General Renews Gouging Investigation
COLUMBIA (AP) -- South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is renewing the state's prohibition on price gouging as he continues to investigate soaring gas prices. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:33:44 GMT)
Auckland lawyer jailed in Samoa
A South Auckland lawyer has been jailed and her New Zealand passport taken from her in Samoa. (Sat, 27 Sep 2008 21:50:59 GMT)
Attorney Indicted for Sexual Abuse of Minors
Attorney General Troy King is announcing the indictment of a man for allegedly abusing two minor girls. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:41:31 GMT)
Former U.S. Attorney visits South Texas
Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias could not have picked a more appropriate time to visit South Texas. Iglesias was dismissed from the Justice Department, he says, after failing to comply with the Republican Party's effort to squelch voting rights of minorities in his home state of New Mexico. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:08:09 GMT)
Attorney Says Neb. Court Owes It to Justice to Grant New Trial
The attorney of a former Black Panther convicted in the 1970 bombing death of an Omaha police officer says his client needs a new trial to prevent a "continued miscarriage of justice." (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:36:59 GMT)
Man Charged With Stalking His District Attorney
A 45-year-old man faces felony charges that he sent profane e-mails to a district attorney. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:01:00 GMT)
W.Va. attorney general reaches settlement with payday lenders
Attorney General Darrell V. McGraw recently reached settlement agreements with dozens of "payday lenders," requiring them to refund more than $1.57 million to 6,096 West Virginians. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:19:07 GMT)
Utah lawyer can question, videotape Terry Nichols
SALT LAKE CITY - A judge ordered the government to make Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols available for a videotaped interview by a Utah lawyer who is trying to learn more about the federal investigation behind the 1995 bombing. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:10:06 GMT)
Lawyer argues lawsuit over UA football e-mail moot
LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit questioning whether a University of Arkansas football fan's profanity-laced e-mail to former quarterback Mitch Mustain was properly investigated is irrelevant because the key players have left their positions, a lawyer for the university argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 05:36:39 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, 28 Sep 2008 05:48:41 GMT)
Cache County attorney clears 6 officers in shooting
The Cache County attorney has cleared six police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a man last month. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:22:57 GMT)
Lawyer faces witness-tampering charge in drug case
LEWISBORO - A Waccabuc lawyer is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday to face accusations that he plotted to harm witnesses' family members in a case where he represented a reputed drug kingpin. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:37:33 GMT)
Excelsior city attorney eyes state house seat
If all goes according to plan, Excelsior City Attorney Kevin Staunton is going to be very busy next year. Staunton, 49, has been the city attorney for 12 years. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:38:09 GMT)
Maltese lawyer nominated for 'European of the Year' award
Maltese human rights lawyer Katrine Camilleri has been nominated for the 'European of the Year' award a year after netting the prestigious UNHCR Nansen Award. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:43:29 GMT)
Lawyer's remarks on Attorney-General's office
My attention has been drawn to the fact that on August 1 The Times reported ('109 days in preventive custody') that a lawyer "vociferously" claimed "lack of experience" by lawyers working in my office. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 07:53:22 GMT)
Bible Park motion: Disclose attorney letters
A local family suing Rutherford County for monetary losses resulting from a May decision rejecting Bible Park USA is requesting copies of County Attorney Jim Cope's communications regarding the proposed development. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:14:47 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, 28 Sep 2008 08:47:30 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, 28 Sep 2008 08:51:54 GMT)
Kenya: It's Time Wako Stepped Aside As the Attorney-General
Most Kenyans do not know of any attorney-general apart from Mr Amos Wako. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:06:42 GMT)
Pollitt's lawyer berates Southbury selectman
SOUTHBURY — A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt has asked selectmen to review whether it was appropriate for First Selectman Mark A.R. Cooper to issue a Code Red alert after Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:07:17 GMT)
Seek power of attorney for elderly parent
Q : My mother is 85 and was fine up until a year ago. She has declined in health quickly and now has dementia. I was told by a health care worker that I need a power of attorney to manage her affairs. I went to a lawyer, who said he could not prepare a power of attorney because my mother is not mentally competent and we need to have a guardianship established in court. He wanted a $5,000 ... (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 09:14:35 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, 28 Sep 2008 09:32:00 GMT)
Feds: Pa. lawyer faked will after brother’s death
PHILADELPHIA — A prominent criminal lawyer cut from his brother’s will helped produce fakes after the brother and sister-in-law died in a plane crash, federal authorities charged. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:41:37 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, 28 Sep 2008 10:46:38 GMT)
Election Recommendation: Capitelli for district attorney
Few offices are more important to New Orleans' recovery post-Katrina than that of district attorney. The office is integral to the city's battle against crime, and it is sorely in need of an experienced, accomplished lead prosecutor. We believe Ralph... (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:43:34 GMT)
RIAA Seeks Sanctions Against File-Sharing Lawyer
A lawyer who is known for defending individuals accused of peer-to-peer sharing of copyrighted works over the Internet is now on the hot seat himself. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:07:27 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, 28 Sep 2008 15:24:45 GMT)
Pollitt's lawyer berates Southbury selectman
SOUTHBURY — A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt has asked selectmen to review whether it was appropriate for First Selectman Mark A.R. Cooper to issue a Code Red alert after Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 15:44:52 GMT)
Former assistant state's attorney's law license suspended
The law license of John “Jake” Kelley, a former Sangamon County assistant state’s attorney, has been suspended for two years by the Illinois Supreme Court. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:01:08 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, 28 Sep 2008 17:12:21 GMT)
French rapper cleared of libelling police to face new trial: lawyer
A public prosecutor has lodged an appeal against the acquittal of a French rapper sued by the state for libel after he branded the police murderers, the singer's lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:54:05 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, 28 Sep 2008 22:54:21 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, 28 Sep 2008 22:57:33 GMT)
Judge Pope Rejects Defense Attorney’s Motions In Fire Case
Circuit Judge Sam Pope, in a written opinion filed Thursday, July 31, denied two motions filed in June by Robert Bridewell, the attorney representing Joel David "Luke" Holland. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:06:54 GMT)
SC Attorney General Renews Gouging Investigation
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is renewing the state’s prohibition on price gouging as he continues to investigate soaring gas prices. McMaster said Friday his office had fielded more than 4,000 complaints from consumers since he launched his investigation on September 12th. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:44:30 GMT)
Lake County state's attorney foes trade barbs
Candidates for Lake County state's attorney exchanged some heated barbs during a League of Women Voters candidates¹ forum on Sunday at the Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:54:31 GMT)
County attorney candidates to debate
Scott County attorney candidates Hugh Pries and Mike Walton will square off in a debate Tuesday that airs live on WOC-AM 1420 radio and on qctimes.com. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:01:56 GMT)
Justice report: U.S. attorney firings had political intent
WASHINGTON - A Justice Department report to be released today offers a blistering critique of the political motivations that led to the firings of a group of U.S. attorneys in late 2006, but it stops short of recommending criminal charges against former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales or others, officials said. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:30:03 GMT)
ID theft repair kit offered online by Kansas attorney general's office
The Internet can be used to steal your identity, but now it also can help repair the damage. Kansas Attorney General Steve Six has announced a Web site brochure aimed at preventing and repairing damage caused by identity thieves. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:38:19 GMT)
Attorney implores new generation to address urban vision
Land-use attorney Grady Gammage says Arizona is a state “in paralysis.” (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:14:08 GMT)
Flare-ups during Lake Co. state's attorney debate
The candidates for Lake County state's attorney could not make it through their opening statements at a forum Sunday before the debate overheated. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:23:54 GMT)
Lawyer argues lawsuit over UA football e-mail moot
LITTLE ROCK -- A lawsuit questioning whether a University of Arkansas football fan's profanity-laced e-mail to former quarterback Mitch Mustain was properly investigated is irrelevant because the key players have left their positions, a lawyer for the university argued Thursday before the state Supreme Court. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:36:39 GMT)
County attorney candidates to debate
Scott County attorney candidates Hugh Pries and Mike Walton will square off in a debate Tuesday that airs live on WOC-AM 1420 radio and on qctimes.com. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:32:16 GMT)
Pollitt's lawyer berates Southbury selectman
SOUTHBURY — A lawyer for convicted rapist David Pollitt has asked selectmen to review whether it was appropriate for First Selectman Mark A.R. Cooper to issue a Code Red alert after Pollitt was arrested two weeks ago. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:57:45 GMT)
Carbon County unsure it will hire attorney to get missing tax information
Officials say school districts, Summit Hill have withheld data. Carbon County commissioners, who have delayed hiring an attorney for the collection of delinquent tax information, said Thursday they are unsure when they may again discuss the issue. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:06:07 GMT)
Heroin addict's right to care violated: Lawyer
VICTORIA -- A Victoria defence lawyer is arguing that the charter rights of a homeless heroin addict were violated when he was arrested with a needle in his hand in a secluded parking lot in June 2006. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:26:41 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, 29 Sep 2008 08:47:14 GMT)
Lawyer Indicted For Forging Brother's Will Following Plane Crash
Grand Jury Rules Sibling Left Out Of Authentic Will A federal grand jury indicted Allentown PA lawyer John Karoly last week, charging him with fabricating wills supposedly drafted by his brother and sister-in-law who perished in a February 2007 plane crash. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:08:11 GMT)
Addict's arrest violated charter, lawyer argues
A Victoria defence lawyer is arguing that the charter rights of a homeless heroin addict were violated when he was arrested with a needle in his hand in a secluded parking lot off Herald Street in June 2006. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:34:40 GMT)
Feds: Pa. lawyer faked will after brother’s death
PHILADELPHIA — A prominent criminal lawyer cut from his brother’s will helped produce fakes after the brother and sister-in-law died in a plane crash, federal authorities charged. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:56:12 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, 29 Sep 2008 10:01:13 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Unveils New Identity Theft Repair Kit
In an effort to assist Kansans faced with identity theft, Attorney General Steve Six created the Kansas Identity Theft Repair Kit. It is an educational brochure aimed at preventing and repairing damage caused by identity thieves. (Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:15:13 GMT)
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