Attorney News Nov 2008
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next
Wis. attorney general appeals voter check lawsuit
Associated Press - November 7, 2008 3:55 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Three days after the election, Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has appealed a judge's decision dismissing his... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:06:29 GMT)
Prosecutor: Stepchildren Planned Killing Of Attorney
A criminal defense attorney's stepdaughter and stepson planned and carried out his murder in his own home last year, a prosecutor said Friday, but a defense attorney told a jury that his client -- the stepson -- didn't commit the crime. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:14:45 GMT)
New leads in the murder of lawyer
There are possibly new leads in the unsolved murder of an Odessa lawyer who was found slain in his own home. Investigators are looking for two vehicles that might have some connection to the case. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:31:02 GMT)
Orleans Parish District Attorney-elect Leon Cannizzaro announces transition leaders
District Attorney-elect Leon Cannizzaro began setting up his transition team on Friday, announcing that Civil Court Clerk Dale Atkins and banker Gary Solomon will lead the effort. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:24:30 GMT)
Student Fugitive's Lawyer Demands Halt to Investigation
Miladin Kovacevic’s lawyer says his client can’t be prosecuted in Serbia until the U.S. hands over the case. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:31:01 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney gets 65-year prison term
In this May 17, 2006 photo, attorney Eric Tolen sits with a mayor during an Overland Mayoral recount hearing in Judge Larry Kendrick's' court. (Gabriel B. Tait/P-D) (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:43:33 GMT)
New leads in the murder of lawyer
There are possibly new leads in the unsolved murder of an Odessa lawyer who was found slain in his own home. Investigators are looking for two vehicles that might have some connection to the case. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:00:53 GMT)
Politics behind Sulak's arrest, says lawyer
Political motives are behind the arrest of social critic Sulak Sivaraksa on a lese majeste charge, his lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:37:01 GMT)
Attorney: Money Missing From NOPD Evidence
A local defense attorney is accusing New Orleans police officers of stealing money from his client. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 23:46:16 GMT)
State Supreme Court publicly reprimands Madison attorney
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Madison attorney for having an improper business relationship with a client, the fourth time the lawyer has been disciplined. Attorney Michael Collins agreed to the sanction after a referee for the Supreme Court found that Collins had failed to take required actions to safeguard the client's interests, including spelling out the business ... (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:49:16 GMT)
Attorney says sheriff could be in contempt
MONTROSE — Claiming disregard of a writ of habeas corpus, defense attorney Dan Shaffer asked the court to order a hearing that would require the sheriff to explain why he’s not in contempt. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:57:22 GMT)
Attorney General clarifies state bidding law
A local woman says an opinion from the state attorney general validates her fight to make sure schools follow public bidding laws. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:09:17 GMT)
Community court could reduce crime, attorney general says
A downtown community court would probably help reduce Prince George's property crime rate dramatically, says Attorney General Wally Oppal.However, it is too early to set a timeline for when such a court could be established here, Oppal said Friday.Its prototype, the Vancouver Downtown Community Court, a pilot project and the first of its kind in Canada, opened Sept. 10 and the government wants ... (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:24:52 GMT)
No joke: Switzerland lawyer named one of nation's best
If you know any good lawyer jokes, tell them to Wayne Flowers. He loves the classics. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:57:11 GMT)
Attorney arrested at Dylan concert
A well-known local attorney was arrested after Wednesday’s Bob Dylan concert at the La Crosse Center when police said he refused to leave and resisted arrest. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:23:09 GMT)
Dems tossing names for ND US attorney
Dems toss names into hat FARGO (AP) - Democrats are floating a number of names for North Dakota's U.S. attorney in the Barack Obama administration. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:32:37 GMT)
Decatur attorney Mark Bradley given two-week extension to obtain psychiatric evaluation
DECATUR - Decatur attorney Mark Bradley was given a two-week extension Thursday to obtain a psychiatric evaluation and present the results to Associate Judge Charles Feeney III by Nov. 20 to meet a requirement to retain his $10,000 personal recognizance bond. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:48:32 GMT)
Jani gets new attorney
Attorney Robert R. Laing Jr. filed an entry of appearance Thursday indicating he will represent Topeka developer Gene Jani in his lawsuit against the city of Topeka, Shawnee County District Court records show. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 07:10:32 GMT)
Attorney testifies Watson ignored her warnings
An attorney for the Poughkeepsie school board testified Friday she questioned a number of Robert Watson's financial dealings in the district - from hiring unqualified employees to giving himself an unauthorized raise - while he was the city school superintendent. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:05:06 GMT)
City Attorney Gets Salary Reconsideration, Mayor Objects
ROGERS -- The city council reconsidered Thursday a proposed salary increase for the city attorney over the mayor's objection. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:39:13 GMT)
Attorney General’s office set to proceed with Mott hearing
STAFF WRITER The state Attorney General office is ready to move ahead with a hearing to get more restitution from Brenda K. Mott following the urging of the Canton Borough Authority. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:52:50 GMT)
Barack’s win just fantastic, says Attorney General
THE Attorney General for England and Wales yesterday spoke of Barack Obama’s election win as a “victory for society” during a visit to Wales. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 09:00:24 GMT)
Suspended lawyer says he won't fight case
FARGO (AP) - A Fargo lawyer and former federal prosecutor who was suspended by a state disciplinary board after a shoplifting incident says he won't challenge the ruling. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:17:07 GMT)
Cooper wins 3rd term as attorney general
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Democratic Attorney General Roy Cooper secured a third four-year term on Tuesday night by defeating Republican Bob Crumley to continue as North Carolina's top law-enforcement officer. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:41:03 GMT)
Election of city attorney to add to political storm
CHULA VISTA – In June 2010, the political landscape in Chula Vista will change again, this time in the office of the city attorney – which some say will be a powerful position at City Hall. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:08:15 GMT)
Campbell lawyer survives car accident on Kennon Road
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – A lawyer who represented slain American peace Corps volunteer Julia Campbell survived a car accident while climbing to the city Friday morning, even though his car was crushed by a vegetable truck along Kennon Road. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:36:28 GMT)
Cop's lawyer: Drop extortion charges
WOBURN -- The lawyer for a 10-year veteran Lowell police officer accused of extorting $5,000 from a Westford bookmaker argues that the charges should be dismissed because Detective David Annis merely refused to pay for an illegal activity. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:47:40 GMT)
Lawyer: Spain to deport bin Laden son
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- A lawyer for Osama bin Laden's son says Spain has rejected her client's final appeal for asylum and will deport him. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:24:15 GMT)
'The Bulletproof Lawyer' refuses to give up despite dangers
There have been four separate attempts on the life of Silvia Raquenel Villanueva, Mexico's most prominent "narcoabogado," or lawyer to the drug lords. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:50:32 GMT)
Judge grants continuance so Cormican's fourth attorney can review case
The case of a Crookston woman accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy received yet another continuance in Polk County District Court Wednesday after Kellie Ann Lundon-Cormican, 39, changed her attorney for the third time since last year when the case began. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:37:17 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General Seeks To Reverify Voter Registrations
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has gone back to court to compel tens of thousands of state voters to reverify their registrations. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:02:46 GMT)
Attorney General Appeals Voter Check Lawsuit
Three days after the election, Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has appealed a judge's decision dismissing his voter registration lawsuit. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:40:13 GMT)
Alvarez takes state's attorney
Anita Alvarez has a few things in common with Barack Obama. Both were originally considered long-shots. Obama is the country's first black president, Alvarez is Cook County's first Hispanic State's Attorney. Alvarez can also post another similarity to Obama: A commanding victory. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:25:24 GMT)
Thaksin lawyer files counter-charge against Veera
>>A lawyer for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has filed a counter-charge against Veera Somkwamkid, in response to the graft campaigner filing a complaint against Thaksin. The counter-charge was lodged with the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) by Udom Prongfa. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:50:24 GMT)
Attorney accused of failing to devote time to defense
Attorney Bruce Poston may be the James Brown of the Knox County criminal trial circuit, but a Knox County judge on Friday accused him of being a slacker when it came to the defense of a fatal carjacking suspect. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:53:23 GMT)
Attorney General Suing Scams
Times like these can bring out the worst in people trying to make a quick buck with a clever scam. However, the Tennessee's Attorney General's office is taking action against two companies they say promise falsely to rescue people from the failing economy. (Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:33:18 GMT)
Man's attorney says horse hurt falling into pool
Associated Press - November 8, 2008 8:15 PM ET McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - An attorney for a man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking a horse says the animal was injured by falling... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:21:32 GMT)
Man's attorney says horse hurt falling into pool
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - An attorney for a man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking a horse says the animal was injured by falling into an empty swimming pool. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:26:37 GMT)
McAlester man's attorney says horse hurt falling into pool
McALESTER - An attorney for a man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking a horse says the animal was injured by falling into an empty swimming pool. Attorney Russell Uselton says 24-year-old Justin Williamson of McAlester is innocent and that the horse is faring well. A preliminary hearing for Williamson has been continued until Nov. 21. Authorities charged Williamson with the felony ... (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 04:25:18 GMT)
Suspended lawyer says he won't fight case
FARGO (AP) - A Fargo lawyer and former federal prosecutor who was suspended by a state disciplinary board after a shoplifting incident says he won't challenge the ruling. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:32:07 GMT)
Attorney General’s office set to proceed with Mott hearing
STAFF WRITER The state Attorney General office is ready to move ahead with a hearing to get more restitution from Brenda K. Mott following the urging of the Canton Borough Authority. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:37:50 GMT)
Attorney, Businessman Face Off In District 62
Greenwood attorney Bill Walters is seeking a return to the Arkansas General Assembly, while Waldron businessman Terry Rice is making his first run for elected office. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:22:19 GMT)
Judge grants continuance so Cormican's fourth attorney can review case
The case of a Crookston woman accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy received yet another continuance in Polk County District Court Wednesday after Kellie Ann Lundon-Cormican, 39, changed her attorney for the third time since last year when the case began. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:37:09 GMT)
City Attorney Gets Salary Reconsideration, Mayor Objects
ROGERS -- The city council reconsidered Thursday a proposed salary increase for the city attorney over the mayor's objection. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 08:39:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Unfair to tag Rapiz as ‘persona non grata’
LAWYER Tranquilino Gale, legal counsel of embattled Chief Inspector Leroy Rapiz said that declaring his client as a "persona non-grata" is very unfair. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:13:20 GMT)
Lawyer braves much to defend drug-trafficking suspects
MONTERREY, Mexico – Sitting down with Silvia Raquenel Villanueva can be a nerve-racking experience, and not just because she is a sharp-tongued lawyer who cusses like a sailor if provoked. There is also the delicate question of the people who want her dead. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:15:54 GMT)
Attorney says sheriff could be in contempt
MONTROSE — Claiming disregard of a writ of habeas corpus, defense attorney Dan Shaffer asked the court to order a hearing that would require the sheriff to explain why he’s not in contempt. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 11:28:01 GMT)
Rabal to be Centerton city attorney
CENTERTON — Brian Rabal will be the first elected Centerton city attorney, Mayor Bobbie Griffith said. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:24:34 GMT)
Election coverage: Candidates vie for state's attorney position
The duty of prosecuting all criminal trials in Lake County will be the job of either 47-year-old Democratic candidate Michael D. Jacobs or 60-year-old Republican incumbent Michael J. Waller after the Nov. 4 election for state's attorney. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:20:44 GMT)
Junny Award goes to Melbourne lawyer
Melbourne lawyer George Paulk will be honored with the "Junny Award" for his decade-long service with the Guardian Ad Litem program. Paulk has appeared in court more than 1,000 times on behalf of local children, according to the Florida-based non-profit Protect Our Children. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:06:41 GMT)
Saratoga Springs lawyer found guilty
A Saratoga Springs lawyer has lost his license after a court found him guilty of neglecting his clients and being incompetent. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:09:30 GMT)
Attorney ordered not to mislead court
The attorney for a Russian man accused of molesting a nine year old girl was yesterday warned not to mislead the court. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:13:37 GMT)
How To Hire A Lawyer
We all need good counsel--especially in tough times. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:34:24 GMT)
Barack Obama’s 'Auntie Zeituni' cannot walk, says lawyer
Barack Obama’s “Auntie Zeituni” plans to fight a deportation order so that she can stay in the United States, according to her lawyer. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:38:28 GMT)
Saratoga attorney disbarred for neglect
A Saratoga attorney has been disbarred. An appeals court found Michael Hogan guilty of neglecting his clients' cases, or otherwise being unprepared or incompetent. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:59:59 GMT)
Bali Nine lawyer says Govt inconsistent on death penalty
The lawyer for one of the Bali Nine members facing death row says attempts to have his client's life spared will not be taken seriously unless the Federal Government consistently opposes the death penalty. (Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:46:00 GMT)
CSA: Lawyer fraudulently transferred money
A Reisterstown lawyer who was accused of sexually abusing a teenager fraudulently conveyed money to avoid paying damages to the girl and her family, the Court of Special Appeals held. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:43:41 GMT)
Bali Nine lawyer says Govt inconsistent on death penalty
The lawyer for one of the Bali Nine members facing death row says attempts to have his client's life spared will not be taken seriously unless the Federal Government consistently opposes the death penalty. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:00:39 GMT)
Chris Finlayson: The Next Attorney General?
Chris Finlayson: The Next Attorney General? LawFuel - The Law Jobs and News Wire An intellectual with a solid law background and an ambition to achieve his dream for shaping New Zealand law (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:16:31 GMT)
Rockfall unforeseeable: Mine lawyer
The lawyer representing Beaconsfield Gold has told an inquest the rockfall which killed miner, Larry Knight, was not foreseeable. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:24:00 GMT)
Lawyer accused of home theft
A couple has obtained an urgent court order compelling the Law Society to investigate claims that a lawyer stole their home. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:54:45 GMT)
Lawyer accused of home theft
A Tongaat, Durban, couple has obtained an urgent Durban High Court order compelling the KwaZulu-Natal Law Society to investigate claims that a lawyer stole their home. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:55:07 GMT)
Attorney says defense law is his calling
Only five years into private practice Augusta attorney Pete Theodocion got his first big case -- a veteran narcotics agent facing federal drug trafficking charges. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:19:35 GMT)
Top international lawyer relates war stories
Nikola Kostich is a gray-haired, round bellied man, a professorial type with glasses and a penchant for jokes. He is also a top international lawyer who has defended mass murderers and war criminals. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:20:07 GMT)
Lawyers group names Paboojian top attorney
The statewide trial lawyers association has named Fresno lawyer Warren Paboojian its attorney of the year for representing former Fresno State women's basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein during her high-profile gender discrimination trial last year. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:42:31 GMT)
Attorney fights for fair settlements
12 under 40: Rachel Gilmer is a 29-year-old attorney. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:55:24 GMT)
Attorney, Businessman Face Off In District 62
Greenwood attorney Bill Walters is seeking a return to the Arkansas General Assembly, while Waldron businessman Terry Rice is making his first run for elected office. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:07:42 GMT)
Magdalo lawyer insists on calling Homasan as witness in Oakwood trial
Lawyer Ernesto Francisco Jr., Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV’s lawyer in the Manila Peninsula Hotel rebellion case, has again asked the Makati Regional Trial Court (RTC) to issue a subpoena against Sen. Gregorio Honasan to testify in the July 2003 Oakwood mutiny coup trial. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:07:44 GMT)
Lawyer appeals to SC over disbarment rap
Manila, Philippines -- The former counsel of First Gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo, has asked the Supreme Court for an extension to file his comment in connection with the disbarment complaint filed against him by a former lawyer of deposed president Joseph Estrada. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:40:53 GMT)
City Attorney Gets Salary Reconsideration, Mayor Objects
ROGERS -- The city council reconsidered Thursday a proposed salary increase for the city attorney over the mayor's objection. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:51:23 GMT)
SB County's district attorney defends his integrity following plea bargain
San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael A. Ramos wants to make one thing perfectly clear: He can't be bought. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:07:59 GMT)
Another grievance filed against attorney
The State Bar of Nevada is investigating a new grievance against suspended Las Vegas attorney Jeanne Winkler, one that accuses her of engaging in the unauthorized practice of law. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:18:58 GMT)
Hackney hires Hillingdon lawyer
The London Borough of Hackney has recruited senior social service lawyer Suzanne Bond from the London Borough of Hillingdon. ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:39:37 GMT)
Attorney says sheriff could be in contempt
MONTROSE — Claiming disregard of a writ of habeas corpus, defense attorney Dan Shaffer asked the court to order a hearing that would require the sheriff to explain why he’s not in contempt. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:28:31 GMT)
What happens when your attorney is out for himself, not for you?
A company hired Orlando attorney Norman Sanders Moss to help homeowners recover money from the sale of foreclosed homes and tax deed foreclosures. He was supposed to hold the money in a trust account and give it to the company's clients. He spent it instead. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:44:55 GMT)
Lawyer to remain disbarred for now
Disbarred Jackson lawyer James McIntyre won't be allowed to practice law while the state Supreme Court decides on his appeal. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:22:05 GMT)
Brown's lawyer warns about more arrests
It would be "unlawful and malicious" for the Scorpions to arrest former Fidentia boss Arthur Brown again, his lawyer has warned the unit. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:38:05 GMT)
Luthra scoops four-lawyer IP team from Anand & Anand
Indian firm Luthra & Luthra has scooped a four-lawyer team from Indian IP specialist firm Anand & Anand. ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:15:43 GMT)
Lawyer To Remain Disbarred For Now
Jackson lawyer James McIntyre’s disbarment while stand, at least while the Mississippi Supreme Court considers his appeal. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:09:51 GMT)
Venable attorney sees room to ‘ratchet up’ diversity push
Add committee chairman to the already crowded list of projects and jobs done by Venable LLP attorney Craig A. Thompson. Along with now chairing the firm’s diversity committee, Thompson is a children’s book author, radio host and public speaker. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:23:20 GMT)
S.C. Lawyer Reinstated Years After Hit-And-Run Death
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The state Supreme Court has reinstated a lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger on The Battery in Charleston while driving drunk. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:25:49 GMT)
Poutre trial halted as attorney falls ill
(Stephen Rose for the Boston Globe) Jason Strickland (left) sat with attorney Alan Black last month at a pre-trial hearing. By Patricia Wen, Globe Staff SPRINGFIELD - The child abuse trial of Haleigh Poutre's stepfather was abruptly called off... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:27:04 GMT)
Report: Attorney recommends re-instating coaches in Sebastian River Middle soccer incident
Indian River School District attorney Usher Brown has recommended that the two Sebastian River Middle School employees riding on the bus at the time of an incident involving the school soccer team be re-inserted in the classroom. Soccer coach Andrew Lewis and volleyball coach John Kebbel were chaperoning the trip when the incident occurred around 8:15 p.m. Sept. 15. Two Sebastian River ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:27:19 GMT)
Lawyer who killed jogger in hit-and-run reinstated
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a disbarred lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger in downtown Charleston while driving drunk can return to the courtroom, the first time the justices have reinstated an attorney whose crime involved a death. Mark Evans was disbarred in December 1996 after he pleaded guilty to felony drunken driving in the death ... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:27:54 GMT)
Attorney: Evidence withheld in Peterson trial
A Virginia attorney said he plans to file a motion Wednesday seeking a new trial for Durham novelist and convicted killer Mike Peterson. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:46:38 GMT)
Florida lawyer creates WhoCanISue.com
Florida lawyer Curtis A. Wolfe isn't crazy about the "ambulance-chaser" image often pinned to his profession. He thinks consumers are especially tired of all the "if-you-slip-and-fall-give-us-a-call" messages saturating airwaves. So Wolfe took action. He left the private Fort Lauderdale equity group at which he was general counsel and created his own Web site: WhoCanISue.com. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:54:34 GMT)
New York attorney general announces that funds available for energy efficiency upgrades
File photoAttorney General Andrew Cuomo Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says $1.9 million from a pollution settlement last year are now available for low-income households to upgrade heating systems and weatherize against the cold. According to the attorney general's office, the... (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:14:04 GMT)
Lawyer to Remain Disbarred
Disbarred Jackson lawyer James McIntyre won't be allowed to practice law while the state Supreme Court decides on his appeal. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:36:36 GMT)
SC lawyer reinstated years after hit-and-run death
Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. COLUMBIA -- The state Supreme Court has reinstated a lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger on The Battery in Charleston while driving drunk. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:33:13 GMT)
Reminds me of a Lawyer I know.....
Q: How can you tell when a lawyer is lying? A: His lips move Q: What is the difference between a dead dog in the road and a dead lawyer in the road? A: There are skid marks in front of the dog. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:34:30 GMT)
Attorney who worked for Broadcom co-founder enters guilty pleas to evading banking law
SANTA ANA, Calif. - An attorney who worked for indicted Broadcom Corp. co-founder Henry T. Nicholas III has pleaded guilty to evading a banking law and will cooperate with the federal government in a sweeping stock options backdating probe involving his former boss. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:00:54 GMT)
U.S. Attorney in Manhattan Expected to Step Down
Michael J. Garcia, the United States attorney in Manhattan who oversaw a series of high-profile corruption cases, including one that led to the resignation of Gov. Eliot Spitzer, has decided to leave his post early and will join a private law firm, Kirkland & Ellis , lawyers familiar with his plans say, The New York Times’s Benjamin Weiser reported. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:21:55 GMT)
Attorney General Investigating ‘Potentially Deceptive’ Car Warranty Offers
There is a new type of sales mail that is filling up mailboxes and filling up the complaint lines at Attorney General offices all across the country. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:22:45 GMT)
Top aide named to take over for Houston U.S. attorney
The second-in-command to former U.S. Attorney Don DeGabrielle has been named to take over the top job in the Houston-based Southern District of Texas now that DeGabrielle has resigned. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:59:02 GMT)
Lawyer who killed jogger in hit-and-run reinstated
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a disbarred lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger in downtown Charleston while driving drunk can return to the courtroom, the first time the justices have reinstated an attorney whose crime involved a death. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:00:17 GMT)
New interim US attorney for southern Texas
Associated Press - November 10, 2008 3:55 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The first assistant in the U.S. Attorney's Office in Houston, Tim Johnson, has been named interim U.S. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:13:41 GMT)
HK group seeks UN help for labor lawyer, activists
MANILA, Philippines - A Hong Kong-based human rights group sought the help of the United Nations for a labor lawyer and 18 activists who it said were "falsely" charged. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:36:29 GMT)
Lawyer in spot for levelling false charges
The SC on Monday castigated a lawyer for making false charges against two sitting HC judges for the custodial death of a UP advocate Shrikant Awasthi, who died while serving sentence awarded to him for contempt of court. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:42:37 GMT)
Ohio lawyer who faked her own kidnapping admits to stealing $624,000 from her clients
TOLEDO, Ohio - A former Toledo, Ohio, lawyer who made up a story about being kidnapped after a client accused her of stealing his money has admitted she took $624,000 from about two dozen people. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:19:10 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Lawyer of Fugitive British Journalist Faces Arrest
The human rights lawyer representing a British journalist who skipped bail and fled Zimbabwe last weekend, is now facing arrest himself - on charges of defeating the course of justice. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:54:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Shooting victim was woman beaten by police
MEMPHIS — The lawyer for a transgender woman who was preparing to sue Memphis police says his client has been killed. (Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:28:33 GMT)
HC judge who quit seeks to resume practice as lawyer
Ashutosh Kumbhakoni , who put in his papers as a judge of the Bombay High Court last week, applied to the Bar Council of Maharashtra and Goa, seeking permission to resume his practice as a lawyer. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:24:44 GMT)
ESCONDIDO: City attorney says Diaz can vote on police issues
ESCONDIDO ---- Despite being married to an Escondido police lieutenant, newly elected City Councilwoman Olga Diaz can vote on the Escondido Police Department's budget and on pay raises for police officers, according to City Attorney Jeff Epp. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:03:54 GMT)
Hearing set for lawyer accused of chaining girlfriend
SANKERTOWN — An Altoona defense lawyer faces a preliminary hearing Friday on charges that he chained his pregnant girlfriend to a couch and left her without a phone for hours at their Sankertown apartment in Cambria County. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:13:46 GMT)
Complaint unfounded says county attorney
Ravalli County Commissioners who supported the county’s now-defunct growth policy didn’t violate state law when they took a position on the controversial ballot issue, said County Attorney George Corn. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:43:13 GMT)
Case involving MAX bus forwarded to attorney
Holland police have forwarded the case of a Macatawa Area Transit van crash to the Ottawa County prosecuting attorney. On Oct. 10, a MAX van ran a stop sign on Homestead Avenue at the corner of West 22nd Street and smashed into Ryan Sheets' GMC Jimmy, according to police. Sheet, 22, was taken to Holland Hospital but transferred to University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor where he ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00:21 GMT)
SC lawyer reinstated years after hit-and-run death
Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 12:16 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 12:17 p.m. COLUMBIA -- The state Supreme Court has reinstated a lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger on The Battery in Charleston while driving drunk. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:23:16 GMT)
Attorney says sheriff could be in contempt
MONTROSE — Claiming disregard of a writ of habeas corpus, defense attorney Dan Shaffer asked the court to order a hearing that would require the sheriff to explain why he’s not in contempt. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:29:43 GMT)
Attorney: Sebastian River Middle School coaches didn't properly supervise students
Indian River School District attorney Usher Brown concluded Sebastian River Middle School coaches Andrew Lewis and John Kebbel did not adequately supervise their athletes on a bus ride that led to an alleged attempted sexual battery in September. However, because of their stellar reputations as teachers, Brown recommended in his investigation report to Superintendent Harry LaCava they be ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:13:20 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred in 1996 reinstated
The South Carolina Supreme Court on Monday ruled that a disbarred lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger in downtown Charleston while driving drunk can return to the courtroom, the first time the justices have reinstated an attorney whose crime involved a death. Mark Evans was disbarred in December 1996 after he pleaded guilty to felony drunken driving in the death ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:17:52 GMT)
Attorney: A&E owes $7.5M
In closing arguments before a federal jury, attorney Frank Cisa said cable television network A&E owes his client, local real estate investor Richard C. Davis, more than $7.5 million in a profit-sharing arrangement attached to the reality show "Flip This House." (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:57:05 GMT)
Frank Girardot: Rockefeller has a new attorney
Clark Rockefeller has hired a new lead defense attorney, Jeffrey Denner of Boston. The move came last week and may have gone unnoticed if Denner hadn't asked for the FBI to return about $280,000 in gold coins Rockefeller had in his possession when arrested. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:39:26 GMT)
Attorney tapped for port panel
Mayor Bob Foster announced today that he has appointed attorney Susan Wise to the Long Beach Harbor Commission. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:42:25 GMT)
Johnson to serve as acting U.S. attorney in area district
Tim Johnson has been named acting U.S. attorney for the Houston-based Southern District of Texas, taking over for Don DeGabrielle, who resigned as of last week. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:51:04 GMT)
JOURNALIST AND TWO OTHERS HAVE TO PAY LAWYER RM100,00 DAMAGES
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- A journalist and two others have to pay RM100,000 in general damages to lawyer Datuk V.Muthusamy over a defamatory article published in the New Straits Times (NST) newspaper 17 years ago. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:55:02 GMT)
Funeral service is Wednesday for former judge, lawyer
Services have been announced for Paul H. Buchanan Jr., 90, a former judge and lawyer in Indianapolis who died Thursday. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:16:04 GMT)
Attorney General's Office agrees to extend 2 cases
The state Attorney General's Office has agreed to extend the prosecution of two high-profile local cases after requests from the defense. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:48:35 GMT)
Former lawyer admits stealing $624,000
A former Toledo, Ohio, lawyer who made up a story about being kidnapped after a client accused her of stealing his money has admitted she took $624,000 from about two dozen people. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:56:45 GMT)
Free Press lawyer asks judge to reconsider order to reveal sources
A Free Press lawyer asked a judge Monday in Detroit to reconsider his order requiring reporter David Ashenfelter to give a deposition in a lawsuit filed by a former federal prosecutor. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:26:59 GMT)
Attorney: Taking Kilpatrick's law license was wrong
A lawyer for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says he's considering asking the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board to set aside a judge's revocation of Kilpatrick's law license. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:27:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Dela Paz won’t evade arrest
MANILA, Philippines -- Retired Philippine National Police comptroller Eliseo dela Paz is out, his lawyer said Tuesday, soon after the Senate issued an arrest order for his client. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:10:43 GMT)
U.S. attorney for state hopes Obama keeps him on job
Greg Brower, the U.S. attorney for Nevada, says he hopes the Democratic administration of Barack Obama won’t fire him. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:09:07 GMT)
CALLING UP OF LAWYER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW - IGP
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan said lawyer N Surendran was called up as police wanted to record his statement to complete investigation on the remand case of ten Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters who gathered in front of the Prime Minister's Department in Putrajaya on Oct 23. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:55:40 GMT)
Teen allegedly threatens to dismember lawyer, mail body parts to family
EAST BROOKFIELD - A judge yesterday revoked the bail of a Barre teenager awaiting trial on charges of motor vehicle homicide and manslaughter after hearing that he had allegedly threatened to dismember a lawyer who is a prospective witness in the case and mail his body parts to his family. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:25:39 GMT)
Gov. can't drop Madigan as attorney in IDOT suit
SPRINGFIELD — Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office will continue to work for Gov. Rod Blagojevich in the lawsuit over whether it’s legal for the governor to move more than 100 state jobs from Springfield to southern Illinois. | Motion to dismiss suit (PDF) (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:47:10 GMT)
Ex-Monroe County legislator's lawyer presses for exact time of alleged rape
The lawyer for a former Monroe County legislator charged with raping a 16-year-old girl wants the prosecution to be more specific about the time the alleged assault occurred. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:48:14 GMT)
Teen's Bail Revoked After Lawyer Threatened
A teenager awaiting trial on charges of motor vehicle homicide and manslaughter has had his bail revoked after allegedly threatening to kill and dismember a lawyer in the case. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:54:07 GMT)
Police: Pa. attorney chained pregnant girlfriend
A Pennsylvania defense attorney has been charged with chaining his pregnant girlfriend to a couch without a phone nearby after a fight. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:00:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Transgender woman beaten by Memphis police found shot to death
The lawyer for a transgender woman who was preparing to sue Memphis police says his client has been killed. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:07:16 GMT)
UK Deports Convicted Serbian War Criminal To Croatia - Lawyer
LONDON (AFP)--A Serbian man convicted of war crimes during the Balkan conflicts in the early 1990s is being extradited from the U.K. to Croatia Tuesday, his lawyer said. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:47:02 GMT)
IGP: Calling up of lawyer in accordance with the law
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan said lawyer N Surendran was called up as police wanted to record his statement to complete investigation on the remand case of ten Hindu Rights Action Force (Hindraf) supporters who gathered in front of the Prime Minister’s Department in Putrajaya on Oct 23. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:56:04 GMT)
Police: Pa. attorney chained pregnant girlfriend
A Pennsylvania defense attorney has been charged with chaining his pregnant girlfriend to a couch without a phone nearby after a fight. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:08:14 GMT)
Attorney charged with chaining girlfriend to couch
SANKERTOWN, Pa. -- A defense attorney has been charged with chaining his pregnant girlfriend to a couch without a phone nearby after a fight (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:09:02 GMT)
Texas Attorney General suing Darque Tan
The Texas Attorney General is suing Darque Tan. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:13:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Transgender police beating victim killed
The lawyer for a transgender woman who was preparing to sue Memphis police says his client has been killed. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:19:19 GMT)
Midland lawyer to be disciplined
Midland lawyer David Northcott is facing a six-month suspension and $5,000 fine for professional misconduct. The Law Society of Upper Canada announced the disciplinary action after ruling that Northcott, acting as an escrow agent with respect to purported financial transactions, had: • misapplied money that he was obliged to hold in escrow for five companies, by transferring the money to another ... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:38:13 GMT)
Attorney Thomas Kirby was a "giver" his entire life
Thomas Kirby, a lifelong resident and attorney in the Springboro-Franklin area, died Monday, Nov. 10 after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 73. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:58:46 GMT)
U.S. attorney: Man pleads guilty to drug charges
Published: Nov 11, 2008 - UPDATED: 11:10 a.m. U.S. Attorney David Dugas says a Canadian man has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiring to distribute and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana and ecstasy. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 17:17:29 GMT)
Burundi opposition chief charged with contempt for president: lawyer
A Burundi opposition leader was on Tuesday charged with contempt for the president, his lawyer said, following his November 3 arrest alongside 37 party members for holding an illegal meeting. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:23:44 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Fugitive Journalist - Rights Lawyer Faces Arrest
Police intend to arrest human rights lawyer Harrison Nkomo after a British journalist he represented over a week ago skipped bail. The Standard was informed yesterday officers from the Law and Order section visited Nkomo's offices in Harare looking for the lawyer. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:42:48 GMT)
Attorney General Race Heats Up
AUGUSTA (AP) -- The race for Maine attorney general is heating up weeks before the newly elected Legislature will elect one of the three candidates seeking to replace Steven Rowe. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:46:27 GMT)
Attorney Thomas Kirby was a 'giver' his entire life
Thomas Kirby, a lifelong resident and attorney in the Springboro-Franklin area, died Monday, Nov. 10, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton after a six-month battle with cancer. He was 73. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:16:32 GMT)
Teen allegedly threatens to dismember lawyer, mail body parts to family
EAST BROOKFIELD - A judge yesterday revoked the bail of a Barre teenager awaiting trial on charges of motor vehicle homicide and manslaughter after hearing that he had allegedly threatened to dismember a lawyer who is a prospective witness in the case and mail his body parts to his family. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:27:52 GMT)
Teen allegedly threatens to cut up lawyer
EAST BROOKFIELD - A judge yesterday revoked the bail of a Barre teenager awaiting trial on charges of motor vehicle homicide and manslaughter after hearing that he had allegedly threatened to dismember a lawyer who is a prospective witness in the case and mail his body parts to his family. (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:29:42 GMT)
Bank asks judge to limit pay to Gainey, disbarred attorney now receiving $12,500 a week or more
Harvey GaineyCarl Oosterhouse GRAND RAPIDS -- The disbarred attorney named last week to help guide bankrupt trucking giant Gainey Corp. is being paid $12,500 a week -- $650,000 a year. Wachovia Bank, Gainey's largest creditor, thinks that's too much. On... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:29:16 GMT)
K-Fed Attorney: "Not Going to Jump to Conclusions"
You can call Britney Spears oh-so-many things, but "negligent" isn't necessarily one of them. Longtime Kevin Federline attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan exclusively tells E! News... (Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:58:29 GMT)
'Lawyer called up to assist in probe'
KUALA LUMPUR: Police called up lawyer N. Surendran so they could record his statement and complete investigations into the remand on Oct 23 of 10 Hindu Rights Action Force supporters. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:02:16 GMT)
Lawyer: deaths 'an accident'
A FAMILY lawyer claims the deaths of two Ellenbrook children early Saturday were "an accident'' and he did not expect criminal charges to be laid. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:30:00 GMT)
Kevin Federline's Attorney Speaks Out About Jayden James' Hospitalization
Kevin Federline's attorney has spoken out on the hospitalization of his son Jayden James. The two-year-old was in the care of his mom Britney Spears when he was admitted. "I think that whatever it is, a food allergy or some other case, we don't know yet," Kaplan told E!. "We're pleased that someone was aware enough to see that he was having some sort of reaction and do what was necessary... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:48:01 GMT)
Kamala Harris sets sights on state attorney general office
Just days after the presidential election of Democrat Barack Obama, the political ripple effects at the state and local level may already have begun, as a new breed of so-called "generation Obama" politicians like San Francisco District Attorney Kamala... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:42:22 GMT)
Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next
Sep 2010 | Aug 2010 | Jul 2010 | Jun 2010 | May 2010 | Apr 2010 | Mar 2010 | Feb 2010 | Jan 2010 | Dec 2009 | Nov 2009 | Oct 2009 | Sep 2009 | Aug 2009 | Jul 2009 | Jun 2009 | May 2009 | Apr 2009 | Mar 2009 | Feb 2009 | Jan 2009 | Dec 2008 | Nov 2008 | Oct 2008 | Sep 2008 | Aug 2008 | Jul 2008 | Jun 2008 | May 2008 | Apr 2008 | Mar 2008 | Feb 2008 | Jan 2008 | Dec 2007 | Nov 2007 | Oct 2007 | Sep 2007 | Aug 2007 | Jul 2007 | Jun 2007 | May 2007 | Apr 2007 | Mar 2007 | Feb 2007 | Jan 2007 | Dec 2006 | Nov 2006 | Oct 2006 | Sep 2006 | Aug 2006 | Jul 2006 | Jun 2006 | May 2006 | Apr 2006 | Mar 2006 | Feb 2006 | Jan 2006 | Dec 2005 | Nov 2005
online gift |
here |
1clickmoney.com |
car dealers |
home construction |
wedding resources |
United Kingdoms |
home loan guide |
realtor site |
a home security site |
click here |
bankruptcy attorney directory |
book keeping |
insurance quote |
Rehabilitation |
finance-loans-mortgages.com |
car rental directory |
click here |
treat addiction |
Mesothelioma Attorneys |
101settlement.com |
personal injury |
nursing guide |
online investment |
car donation tax benefit
