Attorney News Feb 2009
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SC lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
(By EVAN BERLAND, Associated Press Writer) Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. Attorney Joseph McCulloch said he has a client who was charged with possession of marijuana and questioned about the ... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:21:23 GMT)
Lawyer says arrests have been made in Phelps case
Defense attorney says client charged with possession of marijuana, questioned about S.C. party Olympic swimmer also attended Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:32:57 GMT)
Lawyer says South Carolina police making arrests in Phelps case
A defense lawyer in South Carolina says police in the county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:36:01 GMT)
SC lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:39:57 GMT)
SC lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. Attorney Joseph... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:42:17 GMT)
Lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
A defense lawyer in South Carolina says police in the county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer. Attorney Joseph McCulloch (Mah-CUL'-uh) said Thursday morning that he has a client who was charged with possession of marijuana and questioned about the now-infamous party Phelps ... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 12:52:36 GMT)
Lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
A defense lawyer says Richland County authorities have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against superstar swimmer Michael Phelps, who was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe at a Columbia house. Attorney Joseph McCulloch said Thursday morning that he has a client who was charged with possession of marijuana and questioned about the now-infamous party Phelps attended near ... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:11:00 GMT)
Lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. Attorney Joseph McCulloch said he has a client who was charged with possession of marijuana and questioned about the now-infamous party Phelps attended near the ... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:15:59 GMT)
South Carolina lawyer says police making arrests in Phelps case
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the star swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:24:00 GMT)
South Carolina lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
COLUMBIA, S.C. - A defence lawyer in South Carolina says police in the county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:24:24 GMT)
Attorney: Caylee Anthony's remains cremated
ORLANDO — The attorney representing Caylee Anthony's grandparents say the slain toddler's remains have been cremated. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:30:25 GMT)
Attorney: Client is questioned about Phelps bong incident
We told you on Tuesday about a report from a South Carolina TV station on arrests linked to the Michael Phelps bong incident. After a full day of silence out of Columbia, S.C., a report Thursday from the Associated Press quotes attorney Joseph McCulloch as saying an unidentified client of his was charged with possession of marijuana and questioned about the November party where the Olympic ... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:32:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Arrests being made in Phelps case
A defense lawyer in South Carolina says police in the county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:37:02 GMT)
Philadelphia Lawyer Shot and Killed in Broad Daylight
Detectives hunted for an unknown gunman who shot and killed a Philadelphia-area lawyer in broad daylight in a parking lot near his office. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:10:30 GMT)
Schumer Recommends Bharara for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Position
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York said the U.S. Attorney position based in Manhattan should be filled by his current chief counsel, Preet Bharara. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:43:57 GMT)
SC lawyer says cops making arrests in Phelps case
Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, a lawyer for one arrested person said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:50:40 GMT)
Schumer Recommends Bharara for Manhattan U.S. Attorney Position
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Senator Charles Schumer of New York said the U.S. Attorney position based in Manhattan should be filled by his current chief counsel, Preet Bharara. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:04:42 GMT)
Police: Few leads in attorney killing
The manhunt continues for whoever shot and killed a local attorney in broad daylight. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:35:48 GMT)
Don't expect inquest into ER waiting room death until fall: lawyer
A public inquest into the death of a patient in a hospital waiting room won't likely happen until the fall, according to a Winnipeg lawyer experienced in the process. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:43:20 GMT)
Police Search For Lawyer's Killer
Police search for leads in the slaying of a Bucks County lawyer, stopping traffic and passing out fliers near the scene of the fatal shooting. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:33:22 GMT)
Deadly argument in Watsonville was over 'nothing worth fighting about,' attorney says
WATSONVILLE — The two men involved in a fatal fistfight last weekend were buddies who got into an argument over "nothing worth fighting about," an attorney involved in the manslaughter case said Wednesday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:31:49 GMT)
Lawyer fatally shot outside suburban Phila. office
Suburban Philadelphia police looking for leads in the case of a slain lawyer stopped motorists and handed out hundreds of fliers near the scene of the crime. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:59:35 GMT)
Burkhead’s attorney seeks mistrial
Greg Sheldon, who represented Derek Edward Burkhead in his second-degree murder trial, has formally requested a mistrial.A lawyer for a Hanover County man convicted of killing his longtime girlfriend has formally asked the judge in the case to declare a mistrial. Hanover Commonwealth’s Attorney R.E. “Trip” Chalkley III and Shannon Hoehl, the prosecutor who won a conviction Tuesday against Derek ... (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 20:00:43 GMT)
Manhunt Continues For Killer Of Phila. Attorney
An attorney died after being shot by a masked gunman while walking to his office in a Bucks County shopping plaza Wednesday morning. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:10:20 GMT)
Lawyer for money manager Cosmo says no plea talks
A defense lawyer for the head of a suburban New York City private investment firm accused of swindling clients in a Ponzi fraud denied on Thursday her client was engaged in plea discussions to resolve the case. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:31:13 GMT)
Illinois Attorney General Wants U.S. to Cede on Bank Regulation
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan asked the U.S. Justice Department to reverse its support for a federal rule barring states from regulating nationally chartered banks. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:28:20 GMT)
Attorney: Plea deal with no jail time offered to Ariz. boy, 9, accused of fatally shooting dad
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - A 9-year-old charged with killing his father and another man has been offered a plea deal that would spare him any jail time, his attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:48:54 GMT)
Raja Petra’s lawyer grills cop over Razak’s link in murder case
PETALING JAYA: The lawyer for Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin continued grilling a senior police officer in an attempt to link political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda to the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu. (Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:48:56 GMT)
Attorney Charged With Unauthorized Practice of Law
An attorney accused of practicing law while he was either suspended or ordered inactive by the State Bar is due in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom for arraignment on Feb. 26. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:01:11 GMT)
Ex-A&M football star, lawyer Ken McLean dies at 65
Before Ken "Dude" McLean of Houston built a lengthy career as a criminal defense lawyer, he won a place in the hearts of Texas A&M football fans for his efforts on the day that the Aggies outsmarted the Longhorns. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 01:18:28 GMT)
Mattel looking to settle Bratz case: attorney
Mattel Inc is "interested in settling" its copyright infringement litigation against MGA Entertainment Inc over the Bratz doll franchise in California, the toy giant's attorney has told a court. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:13:46 GMT)
Lawyer for Investment Manager Denies Plea Talks
A defense lawyer for the head of a suburban New York City private investment firm accused of swindling clients in a Ponzi fraud denied on Thursday her client was engaged in plea discussions to resolve the case, Reuters reports. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:03:53 GMT)
Attorney for New York state challenges report on Indian Point nuke plants
A lawyer for New York state said today that an environmental report that supports extending licenses for the Indian Point nuclear power plants is inadequate, incomplete and reaches the wrong conclusion. The report "just accepts significant environmental impacts as unavoidable,'' John Parker, regional attorney for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, said at a public hearing on the ... (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:40:16 GMT)
District attorney reviewing possible probation violation by Haynesworth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee Titans All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth is being blamed for causing an accident that left a Tennessee man needing a hip replacement and has a district attorney reviewing the Dec. 13 incident for a possible probation violation. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:02:06 GMT)
Lawyer to question Arroyo review of dismissed drug cases
MANILA, Philippines - The lawyer of two of the three so-called Alabang Boys on Friday said he will question before the courts the legality of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's impending review of dismissed drug cases. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:20:18 GMT)
Madoff’s Lawyer Sorkin May Have Conflict Over Family Investment
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bernard Madoff ’s defense attorney, Ira “Ike” Sorkin , may have a conflict of interest defending his client in a $50 billion fraud case because the lawyer’s parents invested with Madoff until 2007, according to ethics experts. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:37:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Predatory lenders drove woman to suicide
LISBON - A family grieving the loss of a wife, a mother, a grandmother and a sister decided recently to share their story about an alleged predatory lending scheme - a scheme their lawyer said left Betty J. Lipply so despondent she killed herself last month. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:39:01 GMT)
Ex-A&M football star, lawyer Ken McLean dies at 65
Before Ken “Dude” McLean of Houston built a lengthy career as a criminal defense lawyer, he won a place in the hearts of Texas A&M football fans for his efforts on the day that the Aggies outsmarted the Longhorns. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:16:01 GMT)
Lawyer hails BBC ruling as a victory
Today's judgment by the House of Lords into the BBC's Balen report is being claimed as a victory by Steven Sugar, the London lawyer who has been seeking disclosure of the report for over four years. The judgment restores the original decision of the Information Tribunal, in August 2006, when it decided that the BBC had to comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and ... (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:06:07 GMT)
Rape Charge Dismissed After Misunderstanding, Attorney Says
BENTONVILLE -- A Hmong man falsely arrested for rape had his charge dismissed Thursday after a long legal battle, his defense attorney said. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 08:39:19 GMT)
Lawyer convicted of teen sex abuse
HUNTSVILLE -- Jurors in Huntsville have convicted a north Alabama lawyer accused of sex abuse in a case involving two Madison County girls. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:03:21 GMT)
'Dishonest' lawyer can't work in Ohio
A Warren County lawyer has been permanently disbarred from practicing law in Ohio for failing to do work for which two clients paid. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:35:23 GMT)
Lawyer says no evidence ties client to slaying
A lawyer representing the former owner of a North Las Vegas strip club argued Thursday that prosecutors presented insufficient evidence to prove that his client ordered the 2005 killing of an ex-employee. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 10:45:31 GMT)
Waters' name floated as U.S. attorney in isles
President Obama will likely be selecting a new U.S. attorney for Hawaii, and former state Rep. Tommy Waters is a candidate. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:40:18 GMT)
North Ala. attorney convicted in child sex case
A north Alabama attorney and public accountant has been convicted on multiple charges for the sexual abuse of two minor girls. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:59:55 GMT)
Madoff’s Lawyer Sorkin May Have Conflict Over Family Investment
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bernard Madoff ’s defense attorney, Ira “Ike” Sorkin , may have a conflict of interest defending his client in a $50 billion fraud case because the lawyer’s parents invested with Madoff until 2007, according to ethics experts. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:08:37 GMT)
Madoff Lawyer May Have Conflict Over IRA Investment (Update1)
Feb. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Bernard Madoff ’s defense attorney, Ira “Ike” Sorkin , may have a conflict of interest defending his client in a $50 billion fraud case because the lawyer’s parents invested with Madoff until 2007, according to ethics experts. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:03:40 GMT)
No clues yet in Bucks lawyer's killing
Police stopped hundreds of motorists near the scene.A $10,000 reward emerged.Dozens of officers, detectives and cadets combed nearby woods, searched case files and other records, and interviewed colleagues and loved ones yesterday for clues in the baffling shooting death of Bucks County lawyer Eric Birnbaum. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:01:34 GMT)
Indicted NY lawyer released on bail into house arrest
A lawyer indicted on charges of running a $400 million scheme to sell fake debt left jail on Friday to be put under house arrest with private armed guards in his high-rise Manhattan apartment. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:04:10 GMT)
City Attorney: Mistakes won't keep council Democrats off ballot
Columbus City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer says mistakes in Democrats' nominating petitions shouldn't disqualify them from this year's City Council races. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:52:01 GMT)
Senators recommend Paul Fishman as next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez today wrote to President Obama recommending a prominent white collar criminal dense lawyer and former federal prosecutor to become the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. Paul Fishman is a former first assistant U.S.... (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:30:27 GMT)
Fishman endorsed for U.S. Attorney in NJ
The two U.S. senators from New Jersey announced today they have written to President Obama recommending Paul Fishman for U.S. Attorney. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:30:43 GMT)
N.Y. Lawyer in $400M Fraud Case Under House Arrest
A prominent New York lawyer accused in a $400 million fraud case has been freed under house arrest. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:58:35 GMT)
NJ senators recommend new US Attorney
U.S. Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez have recommended lawyer Paul J. Fishman as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:01:15 GMT)
Warren Assistant City Attorney Arrested
Warren Assistant City Attorney Jeff Schroder was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of drunken driving, city Police Commissioner William Dwyer confirms. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:58:18 GMT)
N.Y. lawyer in fraud case freed on house arrest
NEW YORK -- A prominent New York lawyer accused in a $400 million fraud case left jail today to await trial under house arrest. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:02:22 GMT)
Warren assistant city attorney accused of drunk driving
WARREN -- An assistant city attorney has been arrested for drunk driving, city officials said today. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:07:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Client with ADD didn't understand rights
The lawyer for one of three men charged in the death of a Sidney man beaten and left in a March snowstorm wants his client's statements to detectives thrown out because he has attention deficit disorder. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:25:44 GMT)
An Air Force lawyer fights to free a Guantanamo inmate
LONDON — A U.S. military lawyer blitzed London this week, calling for the immediate release of her client, who allegedly was trained in an al Qaida terrorist camp, from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:11:00 GMT)
Lawyer for Alberta native bands wants to take oil royalty case to UN
The lawyer for two Alberta Indian bands that lost a multimillion-dollar case involving oil and gas revenues at the Supreme Court in Ottawa Friday says the fight is not yet over. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:11:59 GMT)
LR City Attorney Says Toss Bids For Ray Winder Field
The Little Rock city attorney is advising that proposals regarding what to do with the vacant baseball stadium, Ray Winder Field, should be thrown out because each of the bidders had flaws in their submissions. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:37:19 GMT)
Attorney general announces capital murder conviction
Attorney General Troy King announced the conviction today of Leon Carmichael Jr. for capital murder in the shooting death of Judge Rodrigues Jackson on May 3, 2006. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:35:37 GMT)
Metro board accepts attorney's resignation, votes to get DA involved
The attorney for the Metro Industrial Development Board resigned today and said he couldn't tell board members why he had held onto $150,000 from a property sale because he might be in legal jeopardy. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:11:30 GMT)
Former Fla. Senate lawyer to investigate Sansom
Incoming House Speaker Larry Cretul has named the Senate's former top lawyer to investigate an ethics complaint against his predecessor. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:16:17 GMT)
Vincent, Armstrong, lawyer finalists for union boss
Former union presidents Troy Vincent and Trace Armstrong and lawyer DeMaurice Smith are the finalists to succeed Gene Upshaw as executive director of the NFL Players Association. (Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:30:48 GMT)
Three Offices of Attorney Declared 'Vexatious Litigant' Shut Down
The State Bar of California has shut down three offices of attorney Mitchell W. Roth, who was recently declared a "vexatious litigant" by a federal judge in Los Angeles, according to the Bar. Roth, who had expanded his law practice to include foreclosure cases, has been hospitalized due to severe depression since Jan. 23, according to the Bar. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:52:22 GMT)
Polanski lawyer wants testimony at hearing
Setting the stage for a hearing next week on Roman Polanski's bid to dismiss a 31-year-old sex prosecution, his lawyer asked a judge Friday to subpoena three officials, two of whom were involved in the original case. Read comments (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:59:24 GMT)
Gonnering's Attorney Reacts To 911 Center Audit
MADISON, Wis. -- The final phase of the Dane County 911 Center's audit that was released Thursday included recommendations for more staffing and more training, and the attorney for the boyfriend of Brittany Zimmermann reacted to the findings Friday. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:38:21 GMT)
N.Y. High Court: Lawyer Subject to Treble Damages for Attempt to Deceive Court
Tracing the legal principles behind a New York statute on lawyer deceit to a law adopted by the English Parliament in 1275, the New York Court of Appeals has determined that an attorney can be subject to treble damages in New York for an unsuccessful attempt to deceive a court. Responding to certified questions from the 2nd Circuit, the Court of Appeals ruled that the "unique statute of ancient ... (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:51:56 GMT)
Attorney General Rejects Casino Amendment
LITTLE ROCK -- A Texas man whose efforts to put a constitutional amendment on the Arkansas ballot to authorize casinos across the state has failed again. The state attorney general rejected his latest proposal Friday. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:06:29 GMT)
Polanski lawyer wants testimony
LOS ANGELES - Setting the stage for a hearing next week on Roman Polanski's bid to dismiss a 31-year-old sex prosecution, his lawyer has asked a judge to subpoena three officials. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:46:06 GMT)
Attorney announces candidacy for judge's seat
Stroudsburg attorney and former Monroe County prosecutor Robert Saurman will join two other local attorneys hoping to fill a soon-to-be-vacated seat at the Monroe County Courthouse. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 05:34:58 GMT)
River Edge native backed as U.S. attorney nominee
An experienced former federal prosecutor whose recent clients included former union leader Carla Katz and the developers of the Encap project won a key endorsement Friday to be United States attorney for New Jersey. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:49:26 GMT)
Atherton picks Palo Altan for city attorney
Atherton announced its pick Friday for a new city attorney after months of searching. Palo Alto resident Wynne Furth will begin representing the town on Tuesday, Council Member Charles Marsala said. Furth replaces Marc Hynes, who resigned in October, but stayed on until the town chose his successor, Mayor Jerry Carlson said. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:41:04 GMT)
County Delegation approves pay raise for state's attorney
ANNAPOLIS -- The Frederick County delegation of state lawmakers is moving forward with a proposal to raise the state's attorney's salary by about 10 percent (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:15:39 GMT)
Fishman backed for U.S. attorney
Former federal prosecutor Paul J. Fishman has been recommended by New Jersey's two United States senators as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:26:52 GMT)
Tamara Greene lawyer can't view texts
A lawyer for the family of slain stripper Tamara Greene won't get to see 13 text messages that initially were believed to offer insight into her 2003 killing, a federal judge ruled Friday. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:26:56 GMT)
Judge rejects indictment in case against Miami attorney
A federal judge on Friday threw out the indictment against a co-defendant in the government's criminal case against prominent Miami attorney Ben Kuehne. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:28:48 GMT)
Council petition mistakes minor, city attorney says
Columbus City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer Jr. says mistakes in Democrats' nominating petitions shouldn't disqualify them from this year's City Council races. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:06:56 GMT)
Man shot by police pulled gun: lawyer
(Feb 14, 2009) - A young man was shot at close range by police because he pulled a handgun on plainclothes officers as they moved in to arrest him, a police union lawyer says. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:37:09 GMT)
Bristol Palin's boyfriend's mom now has high-powered attorney
PALMER, Alaska — Sherry Johnston came to court Friday morning with an entourage -- son Levi, daughter Mercedes, and her new attorney, prominent Anchorage defense lawyer Rex Butler. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:37:49 GMT)
Fishman recommended for U.S. attorney in N.J.
New Jersey's U.S. senators yesterday recommended Paul J. Fishman, an expert in white-collar crime, for the post of U.S. attorney. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:00:35 GMT)
Zimbabwe Police To Quiz Arrested Would-Be Minister: Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--A Zimbabwe ministerial nominee whose arrest cast further doubt on a newly sworn in unity government will be questioned by police on treason charges later Saturday, his lawyer said. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:02:59 GMT)
Candidates emerge for top attorney
Sen. Charles E. Schumer is expected to recommend one of four top candidates to President Obama for appointment as the new U. S. attorney for Western New York, according to several sources close to the process. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:49:40 GMT)
Former Fla. Senate lawyer to investigate Sansom
Incoming House Speaker Larry Cretul has named the Senate's former top lawyer to investigate an ethics complaint against his predecessor. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 13:25:42 GMT)
State attorney general sues free-gas company
CLEARWATER (Bay News 9) -- A Pinellas company accused of scamming customers with gas vouchers is being sued by the state attorney general. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 14:57:31 GMT)
Former Fla. Senate Lawyer to Investigate Sansom
TALLAHASSEE, FL. (AP) -- Incoming House Speaker Larry Cretul has named the Senate's former top lawyer to investigate an ethics complaint against his predecessor. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:08:46 GMT)
Warren assistant attorney arrested
Lawyer suspended without pay A Warren assistant city attorney was suspended without pay after his arrest early Friday on suspicion of drunken driving. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:26:52 GMT)
Polanski lawyer wants testimony at hearing
Setting the stage for a hearing next week on Roman Polanski's bid to dismiss a 31-year-old sex prosecution, his lawyer has asked a judge to subpoena three officials. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:39:15 GMT)
Lawyer hopeful Khadr will return to Canada
Omar Khadr's Edmonton-based lawyer said yesterday he's optimistic the 22-year-old Guantanamo Bay detainee will be sent back to Canada after the U.S.-run prison in Cuba is closed. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:43:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Officer saved dog by faking its death
SOMERVILLE — A lawyer representing an Oakland police officer accused of faking the death of a police dog says his client saved the dog’s life. Attorney Frank Deslauriers, who represents former officer Billy Allen Usselton, made the comment Friday after a hearing in Fayette County Circuit Court. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 21:42:54 GMT)
Former district attorney may be disbarred
A former district attorney could lose the ability to practice law unless he can win a Chancery Court appeal to prevent his disbarment. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:26:27 GMT)
‘Palace plan is to wait it out’—lawyer
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine government’s strategy is apparently to stall any action on a Supreme Court ruling to move rape convict Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith back to a Philippine jail and just wait for the Court of Appeals to rule on his case, the lawyer of Smith’s Filipino victim “Nicole” said. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:51:11 GMT)
Obama's past politics make bipartisan bid difficult, attorney says
If President Barack Obama is hoping for bipartisan support of his future Supreme Court nominees, he may have painted himself into a political corner, prominent conservative attorney Kenneth W. Starr told a crowd of LDS attorneys. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 22:53:11 GMT)
Man Arrested for Stalking Attorney General Bruning
An Omaha man will face charges for his 2nd arrest for stalking Attorney General Jon Bruning. (Sat, 14 Feb 2009 23:00:52 GMT)
Contempt charge against Justice attorney dropped
A federal judge dropped contempt charges Saturday against a Justice Department attorney after concluding he was not responsible for the government's failure to deliver documents to former Sen. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:39:00 GMT)
Contempt charge against Justice attorney dropped
A federal judge dropped contempt charges Saturday against a Justice Department attorney after concluding he was not responsible for the government's failure to deliver documents to former Sen. Ted Stevens' legal team. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:39:16 GMT)
Contempt charge against Justice attorney dropped
A federal judge dropped contempt charges Saturday against a Justice Department attorney after concluding he was not responsible for the government's failure to deliver documents to former Sen. Ted Stevens' legal team. U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan issued the order releasing Kevin Driscoll, the newest member of the Justice Department's prosecution team in the case. It came one day after ... (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:46:15 GMT)
Mumbai suspect yet to receive charges: Pakistani lawyer
Islamabad, Feb 14 : Pakistan's efforts to prosecute its nationals allegedly involved in the Mumbai attacks have been called into question with the lawyer of one of the six men arrested saying Saturday he was yet to receive a copy of the charges. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:54:37 GMT)
Attorney dropped from contempt citation
The judge presiding over the aftermath of former Sen. Ted Stevens' trial let one Justice Department attorney off the hook from a contempt citation Saturday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:03:07 GMT)
Contempt charge against Justice attorney dropped
Associated Press - February 14, 2009 9:24 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge today dropped contempt charges against a Justice Department attorney in the Ted Stevens corruption case. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 02:25:40 GMT)
Ex-cop’s lawyer: he was protecting doomed dog
SOMERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A lawyer representing an Oakland police officer accused of faking the death of a police dog says his client saved the dog’s life. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:55:43 GMT)
Former district attorney may be disbarred
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A former Cookeville district attorney’s ethical troubles may soon come to an end unless he can win a Chancery Court appeal to prevent his disbarment. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:55:33 GMT)
Ken Cuccinelli, candidate for the Republican nomination for Virginia Attorney General, in Petersburg
Linas Kojelis, Chairman of the Petersburg Republican Committee (PRC), announced that Ken Cuccinelli, Candidate for the GOP Nomination for Virginia Attorney General, will meet with city and area Republicans on Monday, February 16th at 6 p.m. at the Ramada Plaza Hotel (downstairs meeting room), 380 E Washington St., in Petersburg. The meeting will include a [...] (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:05:51 GMT)
Firefighters' lawyer: Pact requires no staffing increase
A lawyer for the local firefighters union is disputing Erie Mayor Joe Sinnott's contention that the city will have to hire as many as 24 new firefighters to comply with a new firefighters pact. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 05:17:02 GMT)
Mumbai suspect yet to receive charges: Pakistani lawyer
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Pakistan's efforts to prosecute its nationals allegedly involved in the Mumbai attacks have been called into question with the lawyer of one of the six men arrested saying on Saturday he was yet to receive a copy of the charges. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:04:10 GMT)
Pascoe mulls running for S.C. attorney general
First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe is eyeing a possible run for the South Carolina attorney general’s office in 2010. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:30:07 GMT)
Attorney General Rejects Casino Amendment
LITTLE ROCK -- A Texas man whose efforts to put a constitutional amendment on the Arkansas ballot to authorize casinos across the state has failed again. The state attorney general rejected his latest proposal Friday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:37:37 GMT)
Lawyer urges use of same money for bail, legal fees
Bloomfield lawyer Aaron Romano wants Connecticut to allow criminal defendants to get out of jail by posting 10 percent of their bail in cash with the court. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:44:52 GMT)
Attorney Hunter a strong advocate
Attorney Henry Hunter has been an advocate for community causes for more than two decades. He doesn't plan on ending that effort anytime soon. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:05:48 GMT)
Cal Harris trial: District Attorney asks Judge Martin Smith to step aside
For the second time in the Calvin Harris murder case, Tioga County District Attorney Gerald Keene has asked a judge to step aside. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:46:20 GMT)
Judge lets attorney off hook for contempt in Stevens trial
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The judge presiding over the aftermath of former Sen. Ted Stevens' trial let one Justice Department attorney off the hook from a contempt citation Saturday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:49:18 GMT)
An Air Force lawyer fights to free a Guantanamo inmate
A U.S. military lawyer blitzed London last week, calling for the immediate release of her client, who allegedly was trained in an al-Qaida terrorist camp, from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Claiming that Binyam Mohamed, a former British resident who's on a hunger strike at Guantanamo, will leave prison "insane" or "in a coffin" if he's not released soon, Air Force Reserve Lt. ... (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:15:45 GMT)
Zimbabwe Ministry Pick's Treason Charges Dropped:Lawyer
HARARE (AFP)--The treason charges against Zimbabwe ministerial nominee Roy Bennett have been dropped but replaced with attempt to commit terrorism, banditry and sabotage, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:32:58 GMT)
Carper to screen U.S. attorney candidates
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has announced that his office is accepting inquiries from people interested in serving as the next U.S. attorney for Delaware and for a vacant position on the federal bench here. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:57:01 GMT)
Acting U.S. attorney on the job
Acting U.S. Attorney for Delaware David C. Weiss knows he is just the fill-in guy, but still plans to hang something on the bare walls of his office. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 08:59:12 GMT)
Zimbabwe ministry pick's treason charges dropped: lawyer
The treason charges against Zimbabwe ministerial nominee Roy Bennett have been dropped but replaced with attempt to commit terrorism, banditry and sabotage, his lawyer said. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:18:49 GMT)
An Air Force lawyer fights to free a Guantanamo inmate
(By JULIE SELL, McClatchy Newspapers) A U.S. military lawyer blitzed London last week, calling for the immediate release of her client, who allegedly was trained in an al-Qaida terrorist camp, from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Claiming that Binyam Mohamed, a former British resident who's on a hunger strike at Guantanamo, will leave prison "insane" or "in a coffin" if he's ... (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:36:55 GMT)
Justice Department lawyer off the hook
WASHINGTON - A federal judge dropped contempt charges yesterday against a Justice Department lawyer after concluding he was not responsible for the government's failure to deliver documents to former Sen. Ted Stevens' legal team. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:21:13 GMT)
NJ senators recommend new US Attorney
U.S. Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez have recommended that President Barack Obama appoint lawyer Paul J. Fishman as the next U.S. attorney for New Jersey. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:12:06 GMT)
An Air Force lawyer fights to free a Guantanamo inmate
A U.S. military lawyer blitzed London last week, calling for the immediate release of her client, who allegedly was trained in an al-Qaida terrorist camp, from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:12:30 GMT)
Release Paule, lawyer demands
After a few days of staying in jail, Jaime Paule, the alleged liaison officer of Malacañang in the P728-million fertilizer-fund scam, should be released today, a lawyer for Paule said Sunday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 15:21:03 GMT)
Modesto lawyer Louis Gianelli dies at 80
Modesto lawyer Louis F. "Bud" Gianelli had a hard time turning people down when they asked for help. Family and friends said he was a dedicated public servant who got things done. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:16:27 GMT)
Release Paule, lawyer demands
After a few days of staying in jail, Jaime Paule, the alleged liaison officer of Malacaang in the P728-million fertilizer-fund scam, should be released today, a lawyer for Paule said Sunday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:22:09 GMT)
Different powers of attorney
By definition, a power of attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person or organization to handle your affairs while you are not available or unable to do so. The person or organization that you appoint can be referred to as an "attorney-in-fact" or "agent." (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:14:21 GMT)
Israeli release of intifada leader 'never closer': lawyer
The release by Israel of the mastermind of the second intifada, Marwan Barghuti, who remains revered by many Palestinians for his role in the uprising, has never been closer, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:01:49 GMT)
An Air Force lawyer fights to free a Guantánamo inmate
A U.S. military lawyer blitzed London last week, calling for the immediate release of her client, who allegedly was trained in an al Qaeda terrorist camp, from the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:56:13 GMT)
Gambardella drops district attorney bid
After what he described as an "interesting 24 hours," Chief Deputy District Attorney Gary Gambardella has dropped his bid to run for DA and instead joined the crowd of lawyers seeking a judge post. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:05:20 GMT)
CONSUMER PROTECTION Different powers of attorney
In this week's edition of Consumer Protection, Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco discusses the different types of powers of attorney and what affairs it allows a person or organization to do when you are unavailable or unable to do so. (Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:28:21 GMT)
Ex-Rivers Attorney General Kidnapped
Kidnappers in the early hours of yesterday struck at the residence of former Attorney General of Rivers State, Abule Adiele, and took him away. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:21:00 GMT)
Local attorney to defend 'Girls Gone Wild' creator
A Tallahassee civil attorney has been hired to represent the creator of the "Girls Gone Wild" video series in a federal lawsuit that claims the company exploited underage girls by filming them exposing their breasts and engaging in sexually explicit conduct. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:35:38 GMT)
Town attorney corrects statement on burning ordinance
Attorney Steve Doyle last week corrected a statement that was quoted in a recent Courier-Life article about the new outdoor burning ordinance in the towns of Onalaska and Holland. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:06:32 GMT)
Candidates for city attorney scrutinized
The City Commission continues to interview prospects for the top city attorney post. A few of the seven applicants were interviewed Tuesday and the remaining will meet with the commission this week. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:22:28 GMT)
County paid attorney $118,855 in NRRT suit
Before new Knox County Law Director Bill Lockett recently decided to take over a false-claims case involving the county's Solway mulch facility, the county paid a private attorney $118,854.96 to represent its interests. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:05:06 GMT)
District Attorney seeks second term
Ross McKeirnan has announced that he will seek a second term as Warren County District Attorney. He will seek the Republican nomination in the May primary election. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:08:10 GMT)
District attorney: No prosecution for Kelsey text message
District Attorney Torry Johnson says the text message in question appears to be a request that does not contain the element of coercion required to be prosecuted. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:12:08 GMT)
Lawyer urges use of same money for bail, legal fees
Bloomfield lawyer Aaron Romano wants Connecticut to allow criminal defendants to get out of jail by posting 10 percent of their bail in cash with the court. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:30:43 GMT)
Local attorney to defend 'Girls Gone Wild' creator
A Tallahassee civil attorney has been hired to represent the creator of the "Girls Gone Wild" video series in a federal lawsuit that claims the company exploited underage girls by filming them exposing their breasts and engaging in sexually explicit conduct. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:06:35 GMT)
Brownsville to interview more applicants for city attorney
BROWNSVILLE - The City Commission continues to interview prospects for the top city attorney post. A few of the seven applicants were interviewed Tuesday and the remaining will meet with the commission this week. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:29:16 GMT)
Dakota County Attorney faces ethics investigation
A state investigating board is looking into an ethics complaint against Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom. The Office of Lawyers Responsibility, which is an agency of the Minnesota Supreme Court, is investigating a complaint filed against Backstrom. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:40:30 GMT)
Attorney relocates office to local address
Lafayette — Marleen Horlacher, attorney at law, recently relocated her office to 82 Route 15, in Lafayette. She was a former associate and then partner at Rubenstein and Horlacher in Morris County. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 07:50:50 GMT)
Hassan to seek bids for attorney, inspection
The Hassan Town Board plans to test the market as it decided to gather bids for two longtime contractors - town attorney and building inspection. The board also passed a right-of-way ordinance and took steps to form a new annexation advisory committee, at its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 2. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:03:02 GMT)
Lincoln attorney turns playwright
LINCOLN -- Lincoln attorney Jim Harris never set out to be a playwright. A diary kept by his great-great uncle during the Civil War sent him down that path. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:41:24 GMT)
Nigeria: Ex-Rivers Attorney General Kidnapped
Port Harcourt — Kidnappers in the early hours of yesterday struck at the residence of former Attorney General of Rivers State, Abule Adiele, and took him away. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:42:33 GMT)
Magistrate, attorney announce plans to run for county judgeships
— COULTER JONES Mountain Top attorney Joe Sklarosky Jr., and Wilkes-Barre Magisterial District Judge William H. Amesbury will run for one of the three likely open county judge seats in Luzerne County this year. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:20:01 GMT)
On the Job: Rose J. Clayton, Bankruptcy lawyer
Rose J. Clayton, Bankruptcy lawyer "I help people who are having financial troubles, whether it be with credit card debt or facing a foreclosure, trouble with IRS. Pretty much any debt that anyone has; there are different options there that I help them through." (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:24:08 GMT)
AZILAH NOT HIRED KILLER, SAYS LAWYER
SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Datuk Hazman Ahmad representing Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial today stressed that the first accused was not a hired killer or gangster involved in secret societies. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:35:50 GMT)
Austria: US citizen alleges assault by police in subway station; lawyer initiates legal action
VIENNA (AP) — A lawyer says he is taking legal action against Austrian police for allegedly assaulting a U.S. citizen last week in a Vienna subway station. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:52:25 GMT)
Merced County district attorney's son arrested in DUI death
The son of Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II was arrested Saturday in Sonoma County on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and manslaughter. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:58:07 GMT)
Azilah not hired killer, says lawyer
SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 — Lawyer Datuk Hazman Ahmad representing Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial today stressed that the first accused was not a hired killer or gangster involved in secret societies. Hazman said Azilah was a police officer who just helped out on the request of a senior officer and was not promised a promotion due to Altantuya’s death. “Police ... (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:19:39 GMT)
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