Attorney News Nov 2008
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Lawyer Who Killed Jogger in Hit-and-Run Reinstated
The South Carolina Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a disbarred lawyer who spent more than seven years in prison for killing a jogger in a hit-and-run accident while driving drunk can practice law again -- the first time the court reinstated an attorney whose crime involved a death. The lawyer turned himself in to police three days after the accident; the jogger died two days later from head ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:52:22 GMT)
SF DA Harris To Run For State Attorney General
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris plans to run for California attorney general, CBS 5 has learned. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:15:04 GMT)
Myanmar labour activist jailed for 12 years: lawyer
A prominent Myanmar labour advocate has been sentenced to more than 12 years in jail, her lawyer said Wednesday, the latest in a spate of prison terms handed to activists in the military-ruled nation. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:51:27 GMT)
Myanmar Labor Activist Jailed For 12 Years - Lawyer
YANGON (AFP)--A prominent Myanmar labor advocate has been sentenced to more than 12 years in jail, her lawyer said Wednesday, making her the latest in a number of activists given prison terms in the military-ruled country. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:01:36 GMT)
Lawyer challenges Cleveland's newly passed charter amendments
All six of Cleveland's newly approved charter amendments, including one that reduces the size of the City Council, could be nullified if a judge agrees the city placed them on the wrong election ballot. A lawyer challenging an amendment to... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:19:54 GMT)
Myanmar labour activist jailed for 12 years: lawyer
File photo of a street in Yangon. A prominent Myanmar labour advocate has been sentenced to more than 12 years in jail, her lawyer said Wednesday, the latest in a spate of prison terms handed to activists in the military-ruled nation. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:36:45 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. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:43:31 GMT)
Attorney Thomas Kirby dies at 73
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. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:46:33 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. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:59:22 GMT)
Board may be closer to ending attorney's service
Is the town moving forward with plans to remove Town Attorney Jessica Bacal from office, more than two months after “firing” her? (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:06:20 GMT)
Attorney: Haywood sheriff under scrutiny is not rich
WAYNESVILLE – The attorney for Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander on Tuesday said he'd be surprised if a federal grand jury subpoena for information on his client's financial history finds anything unusual. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 05:29:07 GMT)
Cory Tennison eyes another run for Ramsey County attorney
With a possible opening for the Ramsey County attorney's office's top slot during the next election cycle, one young gun from Scott County said he's ready to toss his hat into the ring. Again. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:26:59 GMT)
Borough clerk seeks aid for attorney fees in suit
PARAMUS — Borough Clerk Ian Shore said Tuesday that he plans to collect donations to pay for an attorney to represent him in a lawsuit the borough has brought against him. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:27:01 GMT)
Dela Paz now ready to face music, lawyer says
MANILA, Philippines - After trying to evade the Senate"s inquiry on the so-called "euro generals" controversy, retired former Philippine National Police (PNP) comptroller Eliseo dela Paz is now ready to face the music, according to his lawyer. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:43:27 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. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:27:52 GMT)
Hagan will weigh in on U.S. attorney choice
As the only Democratic senator from North Carolina, senator-elect Kay Hagan will be consulted by President-elect Barack Obama on whom to name as a U.S. attorney. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:42:39 GMT)
Goa rape: German mum, daughter verbally abused by doc: Lawyer
"When the mother and girl appeared at Goa Medical college and hospital for medical examination, one of the doctors, verbally abused them," the German mother's lawyer, said. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:27 GMT)
James Gill: U.S. Attorney General Jim Letten -- Society's gain is newshound's loss
Susan PoagU.S. Attorney Jim Letten addressses the media after State Sen. Derrick Shepherd pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering at the Hale Boggs Federal Courthouse in New Orleans Oct. 10. Boy, was I pleased when... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:25:39 GMT)
Minot adds a city attorney
MINOT (AP) - The city of Minot will soon have its own full-time attorney for the first time. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:30:27 GMT)
Peterson's attorney to seek new trial
An attorney representing Durham novelist and convicted killer Mike Peterson is expected to file a motion today seeking a new trial. Attorney Jason Anthony says prosecutors withheld evidence. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:01:35 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from German minor rape case
The German minor rape case today received another setback with the lawyer representing the mother of the victim withdrawing himself from the case. "There has been a communication gap between my client and me. I cannot track down the development of the case and hence I have decided not to continue. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:28:46 GMT)
German rape case: Now, victims lawyer withdraws
The German minor rape case received another setback with the lawyer representing the mother of the victim withdrawing himself from the case. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:51:44 GMT)
Attorney deflects subpoena of Haywood sheriff
WAYNESVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The attorney for Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander says he'd be surprised if a federal grand jury subpoena finds anything unusual about Alexander's financial history. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:07:54 GMT)
Gill Switalski, lawyer in record £19m claim, 'took free legal advice'
A City lawyer claiming £19 million after sex discrimination, bullying and harassment forced her from her job took £18,000 worth of free legal advice from one of her company's clients, an appeal tribunal heard today. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:16:47 GMT)
New Orleans lawyer suspended from court for language, frivolous claims
A New Orleans lawyer who made national headlines in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina by publicly defying Mayor Ray Nagin's mandatory evacuation order has been suspended for five years from representing clients in federal district court in the city.... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:55:50 GMT)
Lawyer and two other men on trial for fraud
The fraud case against a lawyer and two other men continued in the Supreme Court yesterday. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:32:57 GMT)
Ol Dirty Bastard - Odbs Former Lawyer Questions Rappers Sanity In New Book
OL' DIRTY BASTARD's former lawyer has hinted his client suffered from mental illness, according to a new tell-all book about the late rapper. In a forthcoming biography ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:41:01 GMT)
Genesis Farm, Frelinghuysen, holds a Sunday brunch with environmental lawyer, activist and author Michael Diamond
Genesis Farm in Frelinghuysen Township holds a Sunday brunch with environmental lawyer, activist and author Michael Diamond on Nov. 16. The country farm brunch with local and organic food is served beginning at noon. A talk by Diamond follows at... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:51:16 GMT)
Lawyer releases deposition by Weakland in fraud case
A lawyer this morning released portions of a video deposition taken in June of retired Milwaukee Archbishop Rembert Weakland in which Weakland acknowledges that he had returned abusive priests to church ministry without alerting parishioners. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:20:05 GMT)
Ex-WaMu attorney joins Fisher Communications
Fisher Communications Inc. said Christopher Bellavia has been hired as the TV and radio station company’s vice president, senior attorney and corporate secretary. (FSCI) (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:10:05 GMT)
Attorney Says Client No 'Hacker'
An attorney for a student accused of breaking into former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account claims he is neither a felon nor a hacker. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:27:17 GMT)
Attorney Defends Haywood Co. Sheriff
The attorney for Haywood County Sheriff Tom Alexander says hed be surprised if anything unusual was found in his clients financial records. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:33:15 GMT)
San Francisco District Attorney to file papers for 2010 Attorney General race
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris will file papers at City Hall today to run for California attorney general in 2010, campaign staff said. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:48:19 GMT)
San Francisco District Attorney announced candidacy for 2010 Attorney General race
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris is entering the race for California's top cop. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:51:10 GMT)
Dewhurst cooperating in review of his wealth, lawyer says
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, criticized for failing to disclose details about his vast wealth, is voluntarily cooperating with Travis County prosecutors who want to know whether his public disclosures adhere to Texas ethics law, Dewhurst's lawyer said. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:05:05 GMT)
Attorney says client no 'hacker'
An attorney for a University of Tennessee student accused of breaking into former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin's e-mail account claims he is neither a felon nor a hacker. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:14:04 GMT)
Hells Angels Lawyer Presses Witnesses On Gun
A lawyer defending two Hells Angels is trying to show during cross-examination that more than one Outlaws biker fired a gun. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:38:25 GMT)
SF attorney Harris enters race AG state
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris is entering the race for California's top cop. Read comments (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:45:02 GMT)
Attorney: Anthonys Fire Spokesman Over Photo Fee
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A spokesman for Cindy and George Anthony was fired after the family discovered he was making money by licensing family photos, an attorney said Wednesday afternoon. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:17:44 GMT)
Walsh gets new attorney in murder case
The family of murder defendant William Walsh Jr. has rallied to his defense, raising enough money to hire a well-known private attorney to represent him. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:19:56 GMT)
Award to Saudi Human Rights Lawyer
Source: Human Rights Watch (New York, November 11, 2008) – Human Rights Watch today honored Abd al-Rahman al-Lahim, a Saudi human rights lawyer, with the 2008 Human Rights Defenders Award in London. Al-Lahim is prevented from ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:06:37 GMT)
High-profile attorney joins fight against toxic waste
RINGWOOD — A former state environmental commissioner is the latest high-profile attorney to get involved with Upper Ringwood residents coping with abandoned mines and toxic waste dumps. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:12:17 GMT)
Clint Rickards deemed fit to be lawyer
Former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards has been deemed a "fit and proper person" to practice as a lawyer by the New Zealand Law Society. (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:53:57 GMT)
Sacramento attorney wins big for injured railroad employee
A local attorney is celebrating a record jury award he received for an injured Union Pacific railroad employee. The judgment: $48.5 million. "I'm told it's the largest ever against a railroad company" under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, says Donald Britt, president and lead trial counsel at Sacramento's The Crow Law Firm in Sacramento. The case involved a 30-year-old UP signalman, Eric ... (Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:38:14 GMT)
Even if approved by OMB, city can still block Port tower plan: lawyer
If the Port Place tower is approved, the City of St. Catharines still has the power to block the development, the developer’s lawyer [...] (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:06:57 GMT)
Lawyer tells of still dangerous Northern Ireland
Associated Press - November 12, 2008 7:05 PM ET RAYMONDVILLE, Texas (AP) - A Belfast lawyer today said a former IRA militant held in Texas -- but facing deportation -- could be the target of... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:19:25 GMT)
Book by district attorney is published
Prosecutors across the state will continue reading a legal manual for plea deals in criminal cases that Williamson County District Attorney John Bradley wrote. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:47:37 GMT)
Walsh gets new attorney
The family of murder defendant William Walsh Jr. has rallied to his defense, hiring a well-known private attorney to represent him. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:44:06 GMT)
Lawyer tells of still dangerous Northern Ireland
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas — A Belfast lawyer Wednesday said a former IRA militant held in Texas — but facing deportation — could be the target of revenge attacks in Ireland. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:47:34 GMT)
San Francisco D.A. enters race for California attorney general
Kamala D. Harris' candidacy hinges on Jerry Brown's plan for 2010. If he seeks reelection instead of running for governor, as expected, she will bow out. San Francisco Dist. Atty. Kamala D. Harris filed papers Wednesday to run for California attorney general in 2010 but said she would withdraw if incumbent Jerry Brown, a fellow Democrat, decides to run for reelection rather than for governor ... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:11:51 GMT)
Kaloko Dam Owner's Lawyer Blasts Attorney General
The lawyer for the owner of Kaloko Dam says the attorney general is trying to divert attention from the state's failures in prosecuting Jimmy Pflueger. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:23:19 GMT)
Former S’pore lawyer Gopalan Nair let off with warning after pleading contempt of court
SINGAPORE: Former Singapore lawyer Gopalan Nair will not be jailed for contempt of court but has been given a telling—off and warning against making attacks against the Singapore Judiciary in future. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 02:59:39 GMT)
11:18 p.m.: Attorney reinstated following suspension
ANDERSON — A Madison County attorney can again practice law after being suspended for a year in November 2006. The Indiana Supreme Court suspended Scott L. Webb after the Anderson attorney misappropriated $4,000 from a client he was defending in a criminal case. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:26:00 GMT)
City can delay Port tower project even if OMB okays it: lawyer
If the Port Place tower is approved, the City of St. Catharines still has the power to delay the development, the developer’s lawyer says. So [...] (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:35:58 GMT)
Hamilton County: Overstreet lawyer says client’s character ‘maligned’
A lawyer for the Rev. Clarence Overstreet, who is federal prosecutors’ star witness in their case against former Hamilton County Sheriff Billy Long, says the “persistent maligning” of his client’s character is making it hard for Mr. Overstreet to earn a living and pay restitution on unrelated bad check charges. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:09:13 GMT)
Antioch police justified in arrest of S.F. officer, city attorney says
City attorney responds to lawsuit filed in connection with Taser incident (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:11:42 GMT)
SF attorney Harris enters attorney general race
SAN FRANCISCO ---- District Attorney Kamala Harris entered the race for California's top cop on Wednesday, citing her previous "tough and smart" strategies combating crime. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:20:35 GMT)
Louise Nicholas 'disappointed' Rickards could become lawyer
Former assistant police commissioner Clint Rickards' progression towards becoming a lawyer has disappointed the woman at the centre of a high profile historic rape case against him. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:54:03 GMT)
Lawyer: If deported, client may go to jail
By CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN RAYMONDVILLE — A Belfast lawyer testified in a federal immigration hearing Wednesday that a former IRA militant facing deportation could be returned to prison in Northern Ireland and be in danger of revenge attacks after living in the United States for 25 years. U.S. Immigration Judge William Peterson is hearing the case of Pol Brennan, 55, who was convicted of being a ... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:02:52 GMT)
O'Donnell apologizes via lawyer
Former priest Patrick G. O'Donnell apologized again Wednesday, this time through his lawyer via a phone call in front of Spokane County Superior Court Judge Maryann Moreno, to the victims of his rampant sexual abuse. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:08:09 GMT)
Detained Taiwan Ex-President Stops Eating In Protest - Lawyer
TAIPEI (AFP)--Taiwan's former president Chen Shui-bian hasn't eaten since being detained over a corruption probe, in protest at what he insists is a politically-motivated investigation, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:46:17 GMT)
Detained Taiwanese ex-president stops eating: lawyer
TAIPEI (AFP) - Taiwan's former president Chen Shui-bian has not eaten since being detained over a corruption probe, in protest at what he insists is a politically-motivated investigation, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:12:21 GMT)
Attorney: Ex-guard's penalty to be delayed
The delay in the federal trial of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton will mean a delay in the sentencing of former bodyguard Marcus Wright, Wright's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:17:13 GMT)
Spring Valley police officer's lawyer takes the offense in corruption trial
Spring Valley Police Officer David Lebron's lawyer yesterday went after the character of a key prosecution witness, who had told the jury that Lebron tipped him off about police raids. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 07:37:21 GMT)
Bob Shallit: Attorney 'teary-eyed' over victory for injured railroad worker
A local attorney is celebrating an eye-popping jury award he received for an injured Union Pacific Railroad employee. The judgment: $48.5 million. "I'm told it's the largest ever against a railroad company" under the Federal Employers' Liability Act, says Donald Britt, president and lead trial counsel at the Crow Law Firm in Sacramento. The case involved a 30-year-old UP worker, Eric Doi, who ... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:02:30 GMT)
SF attorney Harris enters attorney general race
SAN FRANCISCO ---- District Attorney Kamala Harris entered the race for California's top cop on Wednesday, citing her previous "tough and smart" strategies combating crime. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 08:35:35 GMT)
Attorney: Informant pressured client into Dix plot
An attorney representing one of five men charged with plotting to kill soldiers at Fort Dix portrayed his client on Wednesday as a reluctant follower who was repeatedly pressured by the government's chief informant. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:43:19 GMT)
Dela Paz will attend Senate hearing, lawyer assures
The lawyer of retired police comptroller director Eliseo dela Paz gave assurances today that his client will attend the Senate hearing on Saturday. Lawyer Noel Malaya, Dela Paz's legal counsel, gave a 99.9 percent assurance that the retired police general will cooperate in the probe. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:22:44 GMT)
Ex-Taiwan president on hunger strike: lawyer
Taiwan's former president Chen Shui-bian has not eaten since being detained over a corruption probe in protest at what he insists is a politically-motivated investigation, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:37:21 GMT)
La Canada attorney arrested
A La Cañada attorney was arrested oct. 31 on a felony complaint charging him with possessing child pornography and an assault weapon. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:26:14 GMT)
Attorney General Debate
Maine's Attorney General has an announcement, while three others vie for his soon-to-be-vacant position... The race for the Blaine House is still two years away, but one name has already surfaced as a candidate. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:45:54 GMT)
City can delay Port tower project even if OMB okays it: lawyer
If the Port Place tower is approved, the City of St. Catharines still has the power to delay the development, the developer’s lawyer says. So [...] (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:51:37 GMT)
Attorney fails to reverse citation, remains in jail
MUNCIE -- Attorney Louis Denney failed on Wednesday to get a judge to reverse a contempt citation that sent Denney and his client, Jeff Hinds, to jail. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:17:12 GMT)
Attorney general to fight to keep governor's e-mails private
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram will argue an appeal that e-mails Gov. Jon S. Corzine and his staff exchanged with a union leader he once dated should be kept private. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:33:22 GMT)
State Attorney General will argue appeal in Corzine's e-mail fight
State Attorney General Anne Milgram will argue an appeal that says e-mails Gov. Corzine and his staff exchanged with a union leader he once dated should be kept private. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:14:47 GMT)
Attorney For Ex-Sen. Bryant Gives Summation
A day after prosecutors called Wayne Bryant a "senator for hire," Bryant's lawyer will present the ex-senator's closing arguments to the jury. Bryant's attorney is expected to argue that while the Democrat's actions may look unseemly, they were not illegal. That's been the core of the defense in the eight-week trial. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:42:26 GMT)
Former attorney facing multiple charges in three towns
A former Somerville attorney who is a well-known figure in the Central Jersey legal community is facing more than a dozen charges in three towns and was jailed recently on violating a restraining order, officials said. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:44:49 GMT)
Antioch police justified in arrest of S.F. officer, city attorney says
City attorney responds to lawsuit filed in connection with Taser incident. S.F. cop files suit over Taser incident (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:42:28 GMT)
Barred lawyer's husband sacked
The husband of a disgraced British lawyer who fled to Blenheim, leaving 14 clients with $500,000 worth of legal bills, has been sacked by the Nelson-Marlborough District Health Board. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:02:47 GMT)
Mob-linked 'Robin Hood' lawyer Larry Bronson gets prison
A mobbed-up lawyer was slammed with 16 months in prison yesterday for financial shenanigans even though he hired a high-powered ex-federal prosecutor to beg for leniency. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:01:11 GMT)
Leon Cannizzaro to take oath as New Orleans District Attorney next week
JOHN MCCUSKER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNENewly elected New Orleans District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro on election night Nov. 4. Orleans Parish District Attorney-elect Leon Cannizzaro plans to take office next week, as soon as the Secretary of State's office issues him a... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:04:15 GMT)
Hathaway's Ex Sick in Filthy Jail: Lawyer
Follieri's lawyer claims he's suffering in "unspeakably unsanitary" jail. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:04:56 GMT)
Former lawyer pleads guilty to forgery charges
Former Christiansburg lawyer Gerard Marks pleaded guilty to seven counts of forgery of a public record this morning in Montgomery County Circuit Court. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:16:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Serrano was just bystander
Angel "Fly" Serrano's lawyer said today that Brandon "B-More" McPherson fired the bullet that struck 7-year-old Brianna Pratt last year."One gun was used," said Michael Marinaro, "not two, and that gun was in the hand of "B-More."Serrano and McPherson, both 25, are charged with attempted homicide an... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:21:48 GMT)
Forum Highlights Views Of Attorney General Candidates
AUGUSTA (AP) -- Some differences in the views of Maine's three candidates for attorney general came to light during a forum in Augusta, but none has plans for any major changes in the $30 million law office for the state. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:46:26 GMT)
Judge: Luong's Attorney's Will Not Go To Vietnam
Mobile County Judge Charles Graddick has decided that Lam Luong’s defense attorney’s will not go to Vietnam in his defense, Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr. said. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:49:16 GMT)
Open-gov't panel wants attorney-client law change
The state Sunshine Committee says too much government information is being kept secret under claims of attorney-client privilege. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:56:23 GMT)
Spring Valley police officer's lawyer takes the offense in corruption trial
Spring Valley Police Officer David Lebron's lawyer yesterday went after the character of a key prosecution witness, who had told the jury that Lebron tipped him off about police raids. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:37:47 GMT)
Lawyer defends Marzilli trip to Germany
State Sen. James Marzilli, who's accused of sexually harassing four women in Lowell, recently traveled to Germany to represent the state in an environmental forum. Marzilli's lawyer, Terrence Kennedy, tells WBZ Newsradio 1030 Thursday that Marzilli did nothing wrong by traveling to the early October conference, which he attends annually. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:38:38 GMT)
District Attorney's Office announces recipients of grant funding
Organizations helping children and youth received the biggest boost from the Eighth Judicial District Attorney's Office Victim Assistance and Law Enforcement board grants. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:13:55 GMT)
Lawyer asks German court to acquit Lebanese bomber
The Defense lawyer of a Lebanese man accused of plotting to bomb German passenger trains called for his acquittal Wednesday after prosecutors said he should spend the rest of his life in jail. Lebanese courts have already found Youssef Mohammad al-Hajj Dib, 24, guilty of the same crime and sentenced him to life in prison in absentia. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:22:18 GMT)
E-mails between NJ governor and labor leader should stay private, attorney general argues
Angela Delli Santi November 13, 2008 - 3:53 p.m. TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - The governor would not be able to govern if his private communications were open to the public, New Jersey's attorney general told a state appeals panel Thursday. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:23:57 GMT)
Jailed U.S. Lawyer Moved
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. lawyer imprisoned in Belarus has been moved to a correctional facility in Mogilev, in the eastern part of the country, the U.S. State Department said. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:53:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Guns N' Roses Uploader to Walk
The lawyer for the Los Angeles man criminally charged with uploading nine Guns N' Roses tracks is expected to receive no jail time under a plea agreement with federal authorities. The attorney for defendant Kevin Cogill said his client, who was arrested last summer after the Recording Industry Association of America alerted the FBI, is expected to receive a year probation under the plea deal. ... (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:17:45 GMT)
Coalition demands release of detained labor lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - Lawyers and marginalized groups formed Thursday a coalition to free arrested labor lawyer Remigio Saladero Jr., labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno said. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:21:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Kemp was not present during Nia assault
The case against Oriwa Kemp, one of five people on trial over the death of Rotorua toddler Nia Glassie, is significantly different from that of Michael and Wiremu Curtis, says her lawyer. (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:30:15 GMT)
Nia's mother cries as lawyer closes case
Nia Glassie's mother Lisa Kuka wept as her lawyer began his closing statements in the Rotorua trial over the death of the three-year-old girl. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:22:16 GMT)
Nia's mother cries as lawyer closes case
14 November 2008 Nia Glassie's mother Lisa Kuka wept as her lawyer began his closing statements in the Rotorua trial over the death of the three-year-old girl. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:40:51 GMT)
Hackensack attorney sued for malpractice after offering job to judge hearing case
A Hackensack attorney who caused the state Supreme Court to order a retrial of an expensive civil case by offering a job to the judge before the litigation was finalized is now being sued for malpractice. Michael Cupo wants attorney... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:58:10 GMT)
Reason for ex-deputy city attorney's transfer unknown
Katherine Pugh, a former deputy city attorney assigned to the Jackson Police Department, no longer works for the city, officials said Thursday. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:47:41 GMT)
Power Company Sues For Attorney Fees in Electrocution Case
FAYETTEVILLE — Southwestern Electric Power wants its attorney’s fees paid by the company that owned a tent responsible for the electrocution death of three men in 2004. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:34:42 GMT)
Defense Attorney Didn't Believe Witness 10 Years Ago
A defense attorney said he doubted a star prosecution witness who implicated his client in a 1995 slaying. Michie Gibson said 10 years ago he didn't believe Calvin Carter whose testimony influenced the conviction of two gang members. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:35:41 GMT)
Councilor Rebstock again advocates in-house attorney
Continuing the drumbeat to cut consultant and contractual expenses by using staff on payroll, Ruidoso Village Councilor Michele Rebstock proposed the village council consider an in-house attorney. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:33:51 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. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:45:44 GMT)
Attorney General: Law requires grouse farming rules
CHEYENNE -- The Wyoming Game and Fish Commission is set to discuss rules for sage grouse farming in light of an attorney general's opinion that the commission is legally bound to adopt regulations for raising the popular game birds in captivity. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:57:49 GMT)
District Attorney will review Chasse probe for possible criminal charges
The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office today announced that it will review the police investigation surrounding the 2006 death of James Chasse Jr. to determine whether Portland Police Officer Christopher Humphreys lied to police detectives during that probe. On Sept. 17, 2006, ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:37:51 GMT)
Hill was an assistant district attorney before joining private law firm
Longtime attorney Earl Hill, the first African American to lead the City Public Service board of trustees, has died after a long illness. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:14:11 GMT)
Schools suit lead lawyer leaves case
HELENA - Jim Molloy, the lead lawyer representing Montana public schools in their lengthy lawsuit seeking more funding from the state, has been accused of "professional misconduct" for repeatedly failing to pay state and federal income taxes over 10 years. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 07:55:37 GMT)
Keep e-mails private, attorney general urges
TRENTON - The governor could not govern if his private communications were open to the public, New Jersey's attorney general told a state appeals panel yesterday. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:20:56 GMT)
Clout: No shortage of U.S. attorney hopefuls
WHILE THOUSANDS of resumés make their way to Barack Obama's transition team, the most coveted prize around Philadelphia is the U.S. attorney's job. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:29:29 GMT)
Wagner Fest chief survives highway death of lawyer
Bayreuth, Germany - Katharina Wagner, 30, co-director of the Wagner Opera Festival in Germany, survived uninjured after the driver of her car died at high speed, aides said Friday. Stefan Mueller, the festival lawyer, died of a heart attack as he and... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:40:06 GMT)
PEOPLE: Attorney appointed to ethics committee
Attorney Drew A. Molotsky, a resident of Mount Laurel, has been appointed by the New Jersey Supreme Court to serve on the Regional III-B District Ethics Committee for Burlington County. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:54:52 GMT)
China imprisons Falun Gong follower, lawyer says
A Chinese woman who downloaded information about the banned Falun Gong sect and passed it to others has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison, her lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:02:00 GMT)
District Attorney disputes plea deal
A Sheboygan County case alleging embezzlement by the former Oostburg treasurer may be headed to the state appeals court after a judge ordered District Attorney Joe DeCecco to stand by a plea agreement the prosecutor claims he never offered. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:06:18 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General opposes disclosure of Corzine's emails
The shield of executive privilege can be pierced by a grand jury investigating criminal acts, but not by a private citizen seeking to discover a governor's motives, Attorney General Anne Milgram argued before an appellate court Thursday. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:33:58 GMT)
Hong Kong Claimant to Wang Billions Was Her Lover, Lawyer Says
Nov. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Tony Chan , a feng shui practitioner who claims to be the sole heir to deceased Hong Kong property developer Nina Wang 's estimated $4.2 billion fortune, was her ``lover,'' his lawyer said today. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:40:59 GMT)
N.Y. attorney general subpoenas Bank of America executive pay data
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo issued a subpoena to Bank of America Corp. this week demanding a list of every executive who received a bonus of more than $250,000 over the past two years. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:56:18 GMT)
Ex-Farm Bureau lawyer in Goochland court on theft charges
Former Virginia Farm Bureau insurance lawyer Lawrence H. Bidwell is scheduled to appear in Goochland County Circuit Court today for arraignment on embezzlement charges. He is accused of stealing an insurance claim check. Today he faces additional theft charges. Bidwell, 49, was arrested in August and charged with embezzling a $30,000 claim check this year. He had worked for the Farm Bureau's ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:06:35 GMT)
Jailed U.S. Lawyer Moved
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. lawyer imprisoned in Belarus has been moved to a correctional facility in Mogilev, in the eastern part of the country, the U.S. State Department said. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:48:49 GMT)
Attorney: Teacher's Facebook comments not intended for public view
CHARLOTTE -- An attorney for a suspended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher said Thursday she never intended for the public to view negative comments she made about students on Facebook. But the case is now part of a national debate that pits teachers' right to free expression against how communities expect them to behave. “This is a new frontier in education, where technological and social ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:13:24 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred for misusing more than $50K from clients
Irwin Kwiat, a lawyer involved in numerous high-profile criminal cases in Worcester, has been disbarred by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:19:00 GMT)
Attorney: Teacher's Facebook comments not intended for public view
CHARLOTTE — An attorney for a suspended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher said Thursday she never intended for the public to view negative comments she made about students on Facebook. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:41:13 GMT)
Klan leader once plotted attorney's death witness says
The leader of the Kentucky-based Imperial Klans of America once plotted to kill the civil-rights attorney who is now suing him over a hate-crimes assault, a Meade County jury was told yesterday. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:49:15 GMT)
Thomas C. Dick | Lawyer, 80
Thomas C. Dick, 80, of Media, a lawyer and a former assistant attorney general for Pennsylvania, died of renal failure Saturday at home. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:00:42 GMT)
Lawyer Found Dead Along Rec Trail
DECORAH, Iowa -- Authorities said a body found along the Oneota Recreational Trail last week belongs to a Decorah lawyer. Police said they're investigating the death of Robert Cowie Jr. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:18:07 GMT)
Retired lawyer offers free aid to tenants
Retired lawyer gives free tenant aid; wants others to join him. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:30:06 GMT)
Flick: Twin City lawyer gathers in another $22.5 million
NEW 7:25 a.m. When last we left Dave Dorris, the rather successful Twin City lawyer, he had just won a $67 million jury verdict in an Indianapolis personal injury case, hailed as the largest compensatory award in the history of Indiana. | Read more Flick (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:17:06 GMT)
Justice IG Lists Top 10 Concerns for Incoming Attorney General
The Justice Department Inspector General has outlined an extensive to-do list for whoever President-elect Obama taps to be the next Attorney General. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:54:15 GMT)
Savers get lawyer over Iceland bank
People who stand to lose millions of pounds through the collapse of the offshore arm of an Icelandic bank have appointed a lawyer to represent their interests. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:04:14 GMT)
Recused US attorney discussed Siegelman case
A U.S. attorney who recused herself from the corruption case against former Alabama Gov. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:40:00 GMT)
Recused US attorney discussed Siegelman case
A U.S. attorney who recused herself from the corruption case against former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman because of potential political conflicts still closely monitored the case and communicated with prosecutors about it, according to information from a whistleblower. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:40:10 GMT)
Recused US attorney discussed Siegelman case
A U.S. attorney who recused herself from the corruption case against former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman because of potential political conflicts still closely monitored the case and communicated with prosecutors about it, according to information from a whistleblower. The allegations that U.S. Attorney Leura Canary didn't completely stay out of the politically charged prosecution were detailed in ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:57:11 GMT)
Charges Dropped Against Attorney Accused Of Chaining Fiancée Up
Charges were dismissed Friday against a local attorney accused of chaining his fiancée up in their apartment. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:58:26 GMT)
Recused US attorney discussed Siegelman case
(By BEN EVANS, Associated Press Writer) A U.S. attorney who recused herself from the corruption case against former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman because of potential political conflicts still closely monitored the case and communicated with prosecutors about it, according to information from a whistleblower. The allegations that U.S. Attorney Leura Canary didn't completely stay out of the ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:59:28 GMT)
Attorney: Bush doesn’t have a motive to kill
Jacoven Bush doesn’t have a motive to kill Thomas Horvath, attorney Kjas Long says in his closing argument. Bush didn’t even know him, Long tells the jurors. Why would he endanger the lives of his friends at the fight to pull out a gun? His buddies, Reggie and Ricky Beard, were fighting Horvath and they were winning the fight, so why wouldn’t Bush just stand back and watch? Long said Vander ... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:12:43 GMT)
Washington Attorney General Goes After Iffy SEO Firm
The Washington Attorney General's Office is less than happy with a Redmond-based SEO firm. The business and its owner, who have operated through sites including Visible.net, Captures.com, and WebMarketingSource.com, now face a lawsuit. read more (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:17:09 GMT)
Attorney General Asked to Respond to Proposition 8 Lawsuits by Monday
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown has been asked by the state Supreme Court to file a response by noon on Monday to three lawsuits challenging a voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:21:05 GMT)
Lawyer disbarred for misusing more than $50K from clients
Irwin Kwiat, a lawyer involved in numerous high-profile criminal cases in Worcester, has been disbarred by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:21:24 GMT)
Recused US attorney discussed Siegelman case
WASHINGTON (AP) - A U.S. attorney who recused herself from the corruption case against former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman because of potential political conflicts still closely monitored the case and... (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:30:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Hells Angels Fired In Self-Defense
The defense lawyer representing two Hells Angels told jurors rival bikers confronted his clients so one fired back out of fear. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:38:25 GMT)
Recused US attorney discussed Siegelman case
A U.S. attorney who recused herself from the corruption case against former Alabama Gov. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:15:00 GMT)
New lawyer advertising rules to take effect next April
Faced with a lawsuit attacking restrictions on how lawyers can communicate with consumers, the Louisiana Supreme Court has postponed implementation of the lawyer advertising rules it adopted earlier this year. (Fri, 14 Nov 2008 22:40:39 GMT)
Man says lawyer pressured him to admit sexual assaults
A man who admitted sexually assaulting his niece and nephew over a five-year period now says he never committed the crime and only pleaded guilty because he was pressured by his lawyer. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:49:00 GMT)
Flint city attorney says her office will be decimated without budget money being restored
FLINT, Michigan -- City Attorney Trachelle Young testified in court on Friday that her office needs more money, while City Council members indicated she could make do with what she has. Young is arguing that $400,000 should be restored to... (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:04:13 GMT)
Lynnwood biker's lawyer: Hells Angels were afraid
Two Hells Angels bikers, now standing trial for attempted murder, had stopped for a snack when they were confronted by a large group of armed Outlaws Motorcycle Club members intent on harming them, their lawyer said in his opening statement Friday. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:07:04 GMT)
DA, defense attorney trade criticisms in JC cop case
Federal officials have been briefed on the Matthew Romano case for nearly a year, Broome County District Attorney Gerald Mollen said. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:37:28 GMT)
Attorney, forensic expert examine Casey’s car
Casey Anthony’s attorney Jose Baez and an expert who helped in the O.J. Simpson murder trial inspected her car Friday at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office while Bounty Hunter Leonard Padilla and a team of divers searched Little Econ River. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 02:22:37 GMT)
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tapped to Oversee $700 Billion Economic Bailout
President George W. Bush nominated Southern District of New York Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil Barofsky on Friday to be the special inspector general overseeing the $700 billion federal economic rescue plan. Barofsky has handled white-collar prosecutions as a member of the securities and commodities fraud unit, including winning the convictions of Tone Grant, the ex-president of Refco, and ... (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:38:26 GMT)
Case Against Dead Lawyer Rejected; Trial Judge's 'Volume of Errors' Cited
A New York appeals panel has thrown out a breach of contract claim against a deceased attorney, citing the well-established principle that the dead cannot be sued. Initially allowing the case against the late lawyer to proceed was the first of many mistakes by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Barbara R. Kapnick, according to the unanimous reversal. "This matter arrives before this Court as a ... (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 03:38:46 GMT)
Pontiac Assistant City Attorney Arrested
A well-known city attorney spends a day behind bars. He was arrested for getting too close to one of his female co-workers, and he should know better because part of his job is to prosecute domestic abuse cases. FOX 2's Brad Edwards got the tip and has more on the story. (Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:34:31 GMT)
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