Attorney News Mar 2009
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Attorney General Calls For Cuts In Title Insurance Rates
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett called for sweeping changes in the way title insurance is handled in Pennsylvania Friday. Corbett also rejected a recent rate increase request filed with the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and a substantial reduction in future rates. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:27:04 GMT)
Lawyer seeks mercy for 'Family Secrets' witness
A lawyer for Outfit hit man Nicholas Calabrese has asked a judge for mercy by noting Calabrese's decision to cooperate in the landmark Family Secrets investigation almost certainly saved lives. (Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:46:46 GMT)
Lawyer seeks mercy for 'Family Secrets' witness
Lawyer notes Calabrese's cooperation in Family Secrets trial A lawyer for Outfit hit man Nicholas Calabrese has asked a judge for mercy, noting Calabrese's decision to cooperate in the landmark Family Secrets investigation almost certainly saved lives. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:16:36 GMT)
Sanction Affirmed of Lawyer Who Sued Adversary Over Deposition Questions
A New Jersey appeals court on Friday ordered lawyer Bruce Nagel, who had sued his adversary in a wrongful-death case over her intense questioning of his client about the death of the client's baby girl, to pay the opposing lawyer $11,630 in counsel fees. However, the appeals court said that Nagel didn't deserve to be hit with $2,500 in sanctions that a trial judge had imposed. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:36:41 GMT)
Lawyer spent client's funds on gambling habit
They never expected they would fall victim to their own lawyer. But a Saugus-based family lost about $100,000 to a Lynn attorney who eventually admitted to spending the money to feed a gambling habit, according to the family and court records. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 04:54:33 GMT)
'Justice' moniker stings lawyer
A local lawyer who unsuccessfully lobbied the State Board of Elections three years ago to be called "Madame Justice" on a ballot found herself in more trouble Friday with the N.C. State Bar. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 06:11:43 GMT)
Convict in Fort Dix plot case wants lawyer fired
One of five Muslim immigrants convicted of plotting to massacre U.S. soldiers wants to fire his lawyer and waive his right to appeal. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:32:47 GMT)
Local attorney accused in mortgage scam
A couple from Monmouth County allegedly conspired with a Teaneck real estate attorney to pocket nearly $400,000 after selling their house rather than use the money to pay off their mortgage, authorities said today. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 11:07:59 GMT)
Local attorney accused in mortgage scam
Attorney Laura Scott has been temporarily suspended from practicing law. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:03:15 GMT)
Connecticut's Top Attorney Seeks Answers to AIG Bonus Documents
Documents turned over late Friday show AIG paid $218 million in bonuses last weekend, higher than the $165 million that was previously disclosed, said the office of Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who had issued a subpoena. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:17:41 GMT)
Lawyer threatened for filing PIL against Sanjay Dutt
The Aurangabad lawyer was on Saturday allegedly threatened by two unidentified persons for filing a PIL against the actor-turned-politician. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:20:41 GMT)
Alan Gelfuso, prominent Cranston lawyer, outdoorsman, dies
Alan P. Gelfuso, a prominent Republican lawyer from Cranston and an accomplished outdoorsman, died Friday night in Massachusetts General Hospital. He had received a heart transplant there in January. He was 65. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:39:02 GMT)
Conn. attorney general says AIG paid $218M in bonuses
Connecticut's attorney general says documents turned over to his office by American International Group Inc. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:05:24 GMT)
Conn. attorney general seeks answers on new AIG bonus documents
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The attorney general of Connecticut said Saturday that he is asking American International Group Inc. why documents appear to show the company paid $53 million more in bonuses to its financial products division than previously reported. | AIG employees living in fear | Senate GOP brake rush to tax bonuses (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:22:53 GMT)
Sulaiman threatens suit against Pacman lawyer
WORLD Boxing Council president Don Jose Sulaiman blasted Manny Pacquiao’s lawyer Franklin “Jeng” Gacal over the non-payment of an outstanding debt of $80,000 covering sanction fees for the Pacman’s rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez and his Dec. 6 fight with Oscar de la Hoya. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:41:40 GMT)
Conn. attorney general says AIG paid $218M in bonuses
Connecticut's attorney general says documents turned over to his office by American International Group Inc. shows the company paid out $218 million in bonuses, higher than the $165 million previously disclosed. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:42:54 GMT)
Connecticut attorney general says AIG bonuses underestimated
The attorney general of Connecticut said today that he is asking American International Group Inc. why documents appear to show the company paid $53 million more in bonuses to its financial products division than previously reported. Documents turned over late yesterday show AIG paid $218 million in bonuses last weekend, higher than the $165 million that was previously disclosed, said the office ... (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:48:27 GMT)
State Bar rebukes lawyer for using 'Madame Justice'
The North Carolina Bar has given a public reprimand to a Durham lawyer who unsuccessfully tried to get the state elections board to list her as "Madame Justice" on the 2006 Supreme Court ballot. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:13:41 GMT)
Financial crisis is political opportunity for New York attorney general
As attorney general of the state of New York, Andrew M. Cuomo turned his attention to Wall Street in 2008, giving a political voice to those disgusted with the abuses. Will it help him run for governor? (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:20:53 GMT)
Defense Attorney Huerta Remembered For His Humanity
Marcelino "Bubba" Huerta III, a prominent defense attorney in Tampa whom colleagues called a consummate professional, died Thursday. He was 56. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:22:52 GMT)
Attorney: Stallworth in Cleveland, Not Made Aware of Toxicology Results
The attorney for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth tells Fox 8 News neither he nor his client has been made aware of the results of a toxicology report submitted after Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian near Miami Beach on Saturday morning. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:32:03 GMT)
Fort Dix convict seeks to ditch lawyer, waive rights
One of five Muslim immigrants convicted of plotting to massacre U.S. soldiers wants to fire his lawyer and waive his right to appeal. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 21:06:57 GMT)
Neighbors dispute over dogs leads to accusations against San Bernardino city attorney
Ordinarily, it would be just another neighborhood squabble. But in this San Bernardino scrap over allegedly dangerous dogs, the pet owners accuse elected City Attorney Jim Penman of intervening on behalf of their accuser, a political supporter. "You'd think the city attorney would know to stay out of this," dog owner Jerry Martin said. (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:14:19 GMT)
Ex-Franklin attorney arrested
A former Franklin attorney was arrested last week on a child support warrant out of Middlesex County, less than two weeks after he was disbarred for misappropriating a client's trust fund, authorities said. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:04:23 GMT)
Attorney: Resignation a positive step in suit
KENNESAW - Attorney Ed Buckley said his clients are trying to return to business as usual after filing a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and harassment against their employer - the city of Kennesaw - two weeks ago. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:16:33 GMT)
Attorney denies reports that Browns' Stallworth was drunk during fatal accident
Donte Stallworth's attorney is denying media reports that say blood tests for the Browns' receiver after a fatal accident show that he was driving drunk. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:47:15 GMT)
Israel jailer becomes lawyer for Lebanese militant
BEIT JAN, Israel - Yamin Zeidan once proudly worked as an Israeli jailer, locking up the country’s most notorious Arab prisoners -until he performed an ideological somersault and became their lawyer. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 02:52:28 GMT)
Connecticut attorney general says AIG understated bonuses
AIG understated the amount of money it paid out to top executives after receiving federal bailout money, the attorney general of Connecticut says -- but AIG denies the accusations. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:03:33 GMT)
Attorney General files complaint against company that failed to pay fine for dumping waste in Middleboro and Wareham
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office filed a complaint against a Weymouth company on Friday for failing to pay a penalty. The complaint filed in Suffolk Superior Court stated that George Clements and C & O Enterprises, Inc. also known as North American Environmental Services, Inc. failed to pay a $108,000 penalty for abandoning asbestos-containing waste at a Middleboro property and hazardous ... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:11:25 GMT)
Attorney General Mike Cox changes plan for foreclosure settlement money, shifts $500,000 from parks to United Way
AP File PhotoMike Cox GRAND RAPIDS — Responding to criticism from Grand Rapids and Kent County officials, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox changed course Saturday on his plan to put $500,000 into two area parks. Instead, the money will go... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:59:49 GMT)
Doc: Lawyer advised him to skip town
A lawyer for a former doctor at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center allegedly informed the doctor that he could avoid being served in a major malpractice case if he left... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:22:36 GMT)
HOW MUCH IS THIS LAWYER COSTING US?
S ince July, a Jacksonville lawyer has billed Florida taxpayers nearly $700,000 with questionable invoices that reflect an impossible workload, according to the agency that pays private attorneys appointed to represent indigent defendants. read more (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:37:42 GMT)
Conn. attorney general seeks answers on new AIG bonus documents
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- The attorney general of Connecticut said Saturday that he is asking American International Group Inc. why documents appear to show the company paid $53 million more in bonuses to its financial products division than previously reported. | AIG employees living in fear | Senate GOP brake rush to tax bonuses (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:40:04 GMT)
Attorney is disbarred after cheating bankruptcy clients
Two local attorneys are facing disciplinary action from the state ethics commission. Aurora attorney Edward Varga was disbarred for neglecting 18 bankruptcy cases and failing to refund the clients' fees in those cases. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:03:14 GMT)
ASTOR'S SON AND LAWYER FALL UNDER 'BAD SIGN'
This is the signature that could send Brooke Astor's son and her lawyer to the slammer. Anthony Marshall, the 84-year-old son of the Park Avenue doyenne, will stand trial next month on charges of looting her estate through a series of changes to... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:25:38 GMT)
School Board debates hiring staff attorney
School Board member Ron Crawford believes it's time to use money spent on contracted legal services more wisely by hiring a full-time staff attorney (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 10:39:36 GMT)
Stallworth's Attorney Denies DUI Reports
An attorney for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth has denied reports that his client's blood alcohol level was over the legal limit when he reportedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Miami Beach last weekend. Attorney Christopher Lyons, a former Miami prosecutor, said Saturday that neither police nor the state attorney's office have released the results of toxicology tests. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:13:56 GMT)
ACLU attorney discusses 'barbaric cruelty'
PUHI — A distinguished American Civil Liberties Union attorney who has represented high-profile torture victims in lawsuits against the U.S. government closed out his three-island, five-stop tour of Hawai‘i with a speech Saturday afternoon at Kaua‘i Community College. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:39:00 GMT)
Stallworth's attorney: Tests not released
According to his attorney, authorities have yet to release blood tests for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth, who authorities say fatally struck a pedestrian in Miami Beach, Fla., last weekend. Meanwhile, his attorney, Christopher Lyons, denied media reports that the tests show Stallworth was driving drunk. Lyons told the Associated Press that neither police nor the state ... (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:32:56 GMT)
Wife, grandchildren of prominent attorney held hostage in home invasion
The wife and grandchildren of a prominent Miami attorney were held hostage during an invasion of their home Thursday morning. Ottawa County Sheriff Terry Durborow said two black males entered the residence, east of Miami, at approximately 10 a.m. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:18:41 GMT)
ACLU attorney discusses 'barbaric cruelty'
PUHI — A distinguished American Civil Liberties Union attorney who has represented high-profile torture victims in lawsuits against the U.S. government closed out his three-island, five-stop tour of Hawai‘i with a speech Saturday afternoon at Kaua‘i Community College. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:53:59 GMT)
State attorney general wades into CRR water flap
Oregon attorney general files motion to join in lawsuit seeking to force out managers of Crooked River Ranch Water Co. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 22:46:18 GMT)
CONSUMER PROTECTION Power of attorney can be cancelled
In this week's edition of Consumer Protection, Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco discusses how to cancel a power of attorney. (Sun, 22 Mar 2009 23:18:35 GMT)
Michigan attorney general, others demand information from AIG
LANSING -- Attorney General Mike Cox has joined other attorneys general in signing a letter to AIG demanding "very specific information" about bonus payments to AIG employees. AIG recently paid employee bonuses of approximately $165 million.... (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:31:56 GMT)
Free clinic on probate, living trusts planned by Allegheny bar, attorney general
A free clinic on probate and living trusts is being offered March 31 by the Allegheny County Bar Association and the state Attorney General's Office. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:01:56 GMT)
Attorney general’s office warns of scam
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger is warning consumers about a deceptive Web site posing as the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 05:47:29 GMT)
Court should not block claim for damages - Couch lawyer
A lawyer for Susan Couch, the sole survivor of the 2001 Auckland RSA triple murders, today called on for the Supreme Court not to obstruct her claim for $500,000 exemplary damages from the Department of Corrections. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:38:44 GMT)
Oxnard attorney is Senate district woman of year
An Oxnard attorney who has championed environmental issues has been selected by state Sen. Fran Pavley as the 2009 23rd Senate District Woman of the Year. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:08:23 GMT)
Colleagues praise 'workhorse' lawyer
One of the area's best criminal defense attorneys gestured one day at Adam King, who at that time was one of the newest assistant district attorneys. Mr. King, Peter Johnson pronounced, was going to be a great trial lawyer. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 08:38:26 GMT)
ACLU attorney discusses 'barbaric cruelty'
PUHI — A distinguished American Civil Liberties Union attorney who has represented high-profile torture victims in lawsuits against the U.S. government closed out his three-island, five-stop tour of Hawai‘i with a speech Saturday afternoon at Kaua‘i Community College. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:08:39 GMT)
'I need lawyer'
Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested in the November 26 terror attacks, said on Monday that he needed a lawyer and was agreeable to a court-appointed government defence lawyer representing him. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:27:07 GMT)
Kasab tells judge he is fine with government lawyer
Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested in the 26/11 attacks, said he needed a lawyer and was agreeable to a court-appointed government defence lawyer representing him. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:17:12 GMT)
Nigeria: EFCC - Vaswani Brothers Hires Lagos Lawyer
Lagos — A Lagos-based lawyer, Bonajlo Badejo has been engaged by embattled Vaswani Brothers to take up the case of alleged evasion of customs duties and economic sabotage levelled against it by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:34:45 GMT)
As 26/11 trial opens, Kasab admits he is Pakistani, wants a lawyer
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Captured terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir, alias Kasab, Monday admitted that he is from Faridkot in Pakistan and demanded that he be provided a lawyer by the Maharashtra government. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:54:28 GMT)
Lawyer takes CFO post at Citigroup
US bank Citigroup has recruited Edward Kelly, a former lawyer, as its chief financial officer, succeeding current CFO Gary Crittenden. The news has sparked criticism due to Kelly's lack of a background in finance with detractors arguing the move is a mistake by its chief executive, Reuters reports. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:58:57 GMT)
Nigeria: Kidnappers Deserve Death Lawyer
Lagos-based lawyer, Wilson Nnaji, has thrown his weight behind the decision of some state house of assemblies to enact law making kidnapping a capital offence punishable by death. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:05:06 GMT)
As 26/11 trial opens, Kasab admits he is Pakistani, wants a lawyer
Captured terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir, alias Kasab, Monday admitted that he is from Faridkot in Pakistan and demanded that he be provided a lawyer by the Maharashtra government. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:27:34 GMT)
AIG bonuses $218 million: Connecticut attorney general
CHICAGO, (Reuters)—Documents turned over to the Connecticut attorney general show that American International Group Inc. paid out over $218 million in bonuses, more than the previously disclosed $165 million, published reports said on Saturday. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:30:29 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Rights Lawyer Nominated for Top Award
HUMAN rights lawyer Harrison Nkomo, who has represented a number of journalists, has been nominated for a top award that honours people who have furthered the cause of freedom of expression and battled censorship around the world. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:34:16 GMT)
State's Attorney Probes Blue Island Park District
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez has "initiated an investigation" into allegations of financial irregularities in the Blue Island Park District, according to a spokeswoman for the state's attorney. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:45:56 GMT)
Ex-City lawyer tells of torment over sex abuse by school priest
A FORMER City lawyer suing a Jesuit-run school for a record £5 million today told a court how his career had been ruined by sexual abuse by a Catholic priest. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:41:09 GMT)
'Sexual abuse at Jesuit school wrecked my life', claims top City lawyer in £5m High Court action
A former City lawyer who claims he made a mess of his life because he was sexually abused at a Jesuit-run school today launched a £5million High Court action. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:18:55 GMT)
Former City lawyer claims record £5 million over alleged sex abuse at Jesuit school
A former highflying City lawyer yesterday launched a record £5 million legal battle over claims that he was sexually abused as a child at his Jesuit school. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:03:52 GMT)
Lawyer seeks £5m for childhood abuse
A former City lawyer who claims he made a mess of his life because he was sexually abused at a Jesuit-run school today launched High Court action claiming £5 million in damages. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:59:54 GMT)
Nacchio Lawyer: ‘Ethnic Bias’ Led to Conviction
Maureen Mahoney is pulling out all the stops. Joe Nacchio’s lawyer, in an appeal to the Supreme Court, says her client deserves a new trial due in part to “ethnic bias.” (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:17:16 GMT)
Attorney charged with hiding income, not filing tax returns
KNOXVILLE - Elizabethton attorney Thomas E. Cowan Jr. was arraigned today on federal tax evasion charges. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:18:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Charge 'Misapplied' in Wife's Attack on Rival
A defense lawyer for a woman convicted of trying to harm a romantic rival said his client was wrongly prosecuted under a chemical-weapon law aimed at terrorists, not housewives. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:34:15 GMT)
4 finalists chosen for Wisconsin US attorney spot
Associated Press - March 23, 2009 2:35 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal panel has selected four finalists for the vacant U.S. attorney's position in Milwaukee. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:37:34 GMT)
Attorney fees under fire
A bill that could limit the amount of attorney fees awarded in fee-shifting cases has riled plaintiffs’ attorneys. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:51:48 GMT)
4 Finalists Chosen For Wisconsin's U.S. Attorney Spot
MADISON, Wis. -- A federal panel has selected four finalists for the vacant U.S. attorney's position in Milwaukee. The Federal Nominating Commission has chosen Richard Frohling, Mel Johnson, James Santelle and Maxine White from 10 applicants. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:10:52 GMT)
Lawyer says chemical-weapon law misapplied to case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A defense lawyer for a woman convicted of trying to harm a romantic rival says his client was wrongly prosecuted under a chemical-weapon law aimed at terrorists, not housewives. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:15:41 GMT)
26/11: Ajmal Amir asks for lawyer
Mumbai: Mohammad Ajmal Amir (Kasab), the lone gunman arrested for the November 26 terror strikes here, for the first time asked for a lawyer to represent him in the case. In a hearing conducted via video conferencing on Monday, he stated ... (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:36:34 GMT)
Attorney: Teen tried to stop murder plot she hatched
A teenage girl accused in the shooting death of her stepfather set the plan for his killing in motion, but tried to stop it before it happened, her defense attorney told jurors in Monday's opening statements. Brae Hansen, 19, and her brother, Nathaniel Gann, 20, are being tried in the same courtroom with separate juries in the shooting death of their stepfather, Timothy MacNeil, on July 19, 2007. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:40:13 GMT)
Historic Indiana Ponzi Scheme Immortalized in Crime Pays! Trial Attorney Writes Satire Based on 1960s Investment Scam ...
Indianapolis (March 23, 2009) – Indiana trial attorney and Ponzi scheme expert Mark Small announces the release of his new book, Crime Pays! (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:41:08 GMT)
Penna. Attorney General Hints at New Corruption Probe
Pennsylvania attorney general Tom Corbett hinted on Monday about the coming announcement of a new investigation by his office. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:43:19 GMT)
Texas AG and Austin City Attorney get Twitter account shut down
The Texas Attorney General’s office and the Austin City Attorney’s office have succeeded in shutting down a Twitter account that allegedly impersonated the Austin Police Department. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:58:08 GMT)
Local Attorney Arrested
A Lafayette attorney was arrested for allegedly buying illegal drugs. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:16:15 GMT)
Stabbed man on Greyhound, man seeks new lawyer
Sentencing for a Manitouwadge man convicted last month in the stabbing of a fellow Greyhound bus passenger was adjourned Monday so he can find a new lawyer. David Roberts pleaded guilty in February to aggravated assault in connection with the Sept.[...] (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:19:16 GMT)
Lawyer says Madoff assets reach $1 billion mark
A lawyer for the trustee seeking to locate jailed financier Bernard Madoff's assets for investors says more than $1 billion has now been located. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:34:04 GMT)
Trustee Lawyer Says Madoff Assets Reach $1B Mark
Trustee lawyer says Gibraltar account raises Madoff assets above $1 billion mark (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:43:30 GMT)
Lawyer says Madoff assets reach $1 billion mark
More than $1 billion in assets from Bernard Madoff's businesses have been found, a lawyer for the trustee trying to recover money for jilted investors said Monday. The lawyer, David Sheehan, said $75 million in an account in Gibraltar raises the amount of... (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 21:54:30 GMT)
Lawyer says Madoff assets reach $1 billion mark
A lawyer for the trustee seeking to locate jailed financier Bernard Madoff's assets for investors says more than $1 billion has now been located. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:31:27 GMT)
NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says AIG execs agree to return $50 million in bonus payments
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday that 15 employees who received some of the largest bonuses from American International Group Inc. have agreed to return the more than $30 million worth of payments in full. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:36:30 GMT)
Attorney: Octuplets mother fires free nanny training service, Angels in Waiting
LOS ANGELES - Octuplets mother Nadya Suleman has fired a nonprofit group of nurses that has been helping care for her children. Suleman attorney Jeff Czech on Monday confirmed a Radaronline.com report that Suleman has fired Angels in Waiting. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:55:28 GMT)
15 AIG execs to return bonuses, says N.Y. attorney general
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says 15 employees who received some of the largest bonuses from American International Group have agreed to return the money in full. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:14:00 GMT)
Attorney: Man accused of killing stepfather had no motive
The man accused of killing his stepfather in a staged robbery had no reason to kill the man, whom he saw as a protector from his mother's abuse, a defense attorney said during opening statements in the man's murder trial Monday afternoon. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:55:14 GMT)
Lawyer says Madoff assets reach $1 billion mark
More than $1 billion in assets from Bernard Madoff's businesses have been found, a lawyer for the trustee trying to recover money for jilted investors said Monday. (Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:57:11 GMT)
Lawyer: Madoff Has $1 Billion In Assets
More than $1 billion in assets from Bernard Madoff's businesses have been found, a lawyer for the trustee trying to recover money for jilted investors said. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:21:09 GMT)
Madoff's assets tally over $1 billion, lawyer says
NEW YORK — More than $1 billion in assets from Bernard Madoff's businesses have been found, a lawyer for the trustee trying to recover money for jilted investors said today. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:33:29 GMT)
Attorney for sports memorabilia collector wants to question OJ Simpson in Nevada prison
SANTA ANA, Calif. - An attorney for a sports memorabilia collector who was robbed in a Las Vegas hotel room wants the court's permission to videotape a deposition of O.J. Simpson from a Nevada prison. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:25:08 GMT)
Hampden District Attorney William Bennett asks judge to reconsider decision to exclude nearly $2 million worth of ...
SPRINGFIELD - Defending the work of a state police narcotics investigator, Hampden District Attorney William M. Bennett urged Judge Cornelius J. Moriarty II Monday to reconsider his ruling that tossed out close to $2 million worth of cocaine as evidence in a Holyoke drug case. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 01:33:41 GMT)
Collector's lawyer wants deposition of OJ Simpson
SANTA ANA, Calif. - A lawyer for a sports memorabilia collector who was robbed in a Las Vegas hotel room wants the court's permission to videotape a deposition of O.J. Simpson from a Nevada prison. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:15:00 GMT)
Fee Fight Yields $25,000 Sanction for Plaintiffs Lawyer
A federal judge has turned down a request for more than $2 million in fees and sanctioned a plaintiffs lawyer $25,000 for submitting false fee applications in civil rights litigation against FedEx. Judge Susan Illston also forbade Waukeen McCoy from filing any more FedEx-related fee petitions, calling his actions regarding the petitions "among the most egregious that this court has seen in ... (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:36:51 GMT)
U.S. attorney tells Stuart audience to be vigilant against corruption
U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta gave an overview of the major federal crimes plaguing the Southern District of Florida on Monday to about 85 residents gathered in the John F. Armstrong Wing of the Blake Library. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:50:21 GMT)
Opposition should clamor for Mancao, Dumlao return - lawyer
The public officials who demanded for the immediate extradition of former Agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn "Joc-Joc" Bolante last year should now make the same clamor for the extradition of former police officials Cezar Mancao II and Glenn Dumlao, a lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:05:17 GMT)
AIG workers to return more than $50 million in bonuses, attorney general says
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday that In total, AIG employees have agreed to return about $50 million of the $165 million in bonuses awarded earlier this month by the troubled insurer. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:23:00 GMT)
Home improvement outfits must register with state attorney general
Contractors who perform more than $5,000 a year in home improvements must register with the state Attorney General's Office by July 1. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:06:24 GMT)
Attorney General To Investigate Cop Killings
Parolees like the one who killed three Oakland police officers and left a fourth brain-dead over the weekend must be tracked and restricted more aggressively, state Attorney General Jerry Brown said Monday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:12:02 GMT)
India: Mumbai Gunman Does Not Object to Having a Lawyer Appointed to Defend Him
The only surviving gunman of the Mumbai terrorist attacks told a court in India on Monday that he would agree to a government-provided lawyer. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 04:40:24 GMT)
Rosemead city attorney steps down
ROSEMEAD - Rosemead City Attorney Bonifacio Garcia, of the law firm Garcia, Calderon and Ruiz, turned in his resignation letter on March 19. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:22:14 GMT)
Erwin: DA wanted attorney's report held
Eight months before a San Bernardino County grand jury released findings of time card fraud and political malfeasance in the Assessor's Office, those same allegations were presented to the District Attorney's office, two top officials say. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:22:50 GMT)
AIG workers to return more than $50 million in bonuses, attorney general says
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday that In total, AIG employees have agreed to return about $50 million of the $165 million in bonuses awarded earlier this month by the troubled insurer. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:09:10 GMT)
GOP defends Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's cybercrime ads
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's $1.4 million ad campaign against online sex offenders has set off a pitched political battle that could foreshadow the race to succeed Gov. Charlie Crist. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:08:57 GMT)
Lawyer outlines troubled childhood of man convicted in Turnpike killings
One of two men guilty in Turnpike killings fights for life sentence Screening family photographs that showed Daniel Troya as beloved son and loving brother, Troya's lawyer on Monday tried to convince a jury that the young man they convicted in the brutal murder of an entire family deserved to live. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 07:30:19 GMT)
LAWYER TAKES MAS TO TRIBUNAL OVER ADVERTISEMENT
SHAH ALAM, March 24 (Bernama) -- A lawyer has taken Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to the Tribunal for Consumer Claims here over an advertisement on Oct 20, 2008 with the heading "What You See Is What You Get". (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:41:23 GMT)
Elizabethton attorney Cowan indicted on tax evasion charges
A federal grand jury indicted an Elizabethton attorney this week for tax evasion and failure to file income tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Knoxville. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:10:04 GMT)
Lawyer claimed she was raped 'because she was too drunk to consent to sex'
Lawyer claimed she was raped 'because she was too drunk to consent to sex' (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:39:06 GMT)
Lawyer denies misappropriating €2,300
Lawyer Reuben Micallef was granted bail this morning after pleading not guilty to misappropriating more than €2,300 to the detriment of Alan and Sylvia Huntley . (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:52:10 GMT)
Arizona Attorney General to Investigate Sexual Abuse Cover Up at Planned Parenthood Clinics
PHOENIX, Mar. 24 / Christian Newswire / --The Arizona Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into Planned Parenthood after the student-led nonprofit Live Action released videos with undercover footage from three Planned Parenthood of Arizona clinics. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:10:13 GMT)
Lawyer says Madoff assets reach $1 billion mark
NEW YORK -- More than $1 billion in assets from Bernard Madoff’s businesses have been found, a lawyer for the trustee trying to recover money for jilted investors said Monday. | Video (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:12:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Dumlao dropped from Dacer slay case
Glenn Dumlao has been ordered dropped from the list of accused in the double murder of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito, the former police officer’s US-based lawyer Felix Vinluan claimed Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:39:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Madoff Assets Reach $1 Billion Mark
More than $1 billion in assets from Bernard Madoff's businesses have been found, a lawyer for the trustee trying to recover money for jilted investors said. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:16:01 GMT)
Ontario attorney general to bring in legislation on ticket overpricing
Ontario's attorney general has pledged to introduce legislation to protect consumers from overpriced tickets for entertainment and sporting events in the province after a fury last month over resale prices on Ticketmaster's affiliated website, TicketsNow. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:53:42 GMT)
Judge: Chambliss immune from lawyer's questions on explosion
A Chatham County judge says Sen. Saxby Chambliss won't have to answer questions from a Savannah lawyer suing Imperial Sugar on behalf of victims of the explosion at its Georgia refinery. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:08:31 GMT)
GOP defends Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's cybercrime ads
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum's $1.4 million ad campaign against online sex offenders has set off a pitched political battle that could foreshadow the race to succeed Gov. Charlie Crist. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:10:28 GMT)
Judge: Congressman immune from lawyer's questions
A judge has ruled Sen. Saxby Chambliss doesn't have to answer questions from a lawyer suing Imperial Sugar on behalf of victims of the explosion at the company's Georgia refinery last year. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:22:28 GMT)
Taylor to take the stand in summer: lawyer
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is set to be the first witness on the stand when his defence case starts this summer, his lawyer told a press conference in Freetown Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:01:42 GMT)
Michael Vick hires defense attorney
ATLANTA, March 24 (UPI) -- An Atlanta lawyer says he has been hired by former NFL quarterback Michael Vick, who may be released from prison in May, to be his defense attorney. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:25:46 GMT)
Mounties entered like 'SWAT team' when confronting Dziekanski: lawyer
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The lawyer for Robert Dziekanski's mother accused a Mountie who confronted the man at Vancouver's airport of entering the like a cowboy without taking the time to assess the scene. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:29:00 GMT)
Attorney seeks new trial for Boyd in connection to Christian - Newsom murders
The attorney for Eric Boyd, serving 18 years for being an accessory to the murders of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom in January 2007, says he'll seek a new trial for his client. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:39:39 GMT)
Blago Has New High-Power Attorney
Leading Chicago criminal defense attorney Terence P. Gillespie has joined the team of lawyers representing ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:48:56 GMT)
Stanford May Have a Lawyer
Alleged fraudster R. Allen Stanford’s seemingly endless search for a lawyer may be coming to an end. A person familiar with the securities fraud investigation against the Texas financier is considering retaining high-powered Houston attorney Dick DeGuerin to represent him. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:50:55 GMT)
City Council Hires 2nd Attorney for Cobo Case
A second attorney will be helping the Detroit City Council in its case against Mayor Ken Cockrel, Junior concerning Cobo Hall. Attorney Adam Shakur has been retained to assist Research and Analysis Director David Whitaker with the case. The issue is whether Mayor Ken Cockrel, Junior has the authority to veto council’s resolution blocking Cobo from becoming part of a regional authority. ... (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:54:27 GMT)
Obama lawyer sticks to ban on Muslim scholar
A lawyer arguing on behalf of the Obama administration on Tuesday echoed Bush administration policies to back a decision to deny one of Europe's leading Muslim intellectuals entry to the United States. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:59:07 GMT)
Defense attorney says Spector didn't kill actress
Associated Press - March 24, 2009 4:04 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Phil Spector's defense attorney has told a Los Angeles jury that scientific evidence proves actress Lana Clarkson pulled the... (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:10:42 GMT)
Waxahachie lawyer tapped to succeed county judge who quit 2:57 PM CT
Ellis County commissioners have voted to consider appointing Waxahachie lawyer Carol Bush to fill the remaining term of outgoing County Judge Chad Adams. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:13:01 GMT)
Defense Attorney Says Spector Didn't Kill Actress
Phil Spector's defense attorney has told a Los Angeles jury that scientific evidence proves actress Lana Clarkson pulled the trigger of the gun that killed her at the music producer's home in 2003. Attorney Doron Weinberg used a courtroom screen Tuesday to list 14 points of forensic evidence including blood spatter, gunshot residue and DNA which he said are proof of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:17:02 GMT)
Deputy Attorney General Ogden Announces Efforts to Step Up Fight Against Mexican Drug Cartels
(RTTNews) - Deputy Attorney General David Ogden announced Tuesday increased efforts and reallocation of Justice Department personnel to combat Mexican drug cartels in the United States and to help Mexican law enforcement battle cartels in their own country. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:28:03 GMT)
County Attorney Appeals Snitily Sentence
The Douglas County attorney thinks that probation is too lenient of a sentence for Eugene Snitily, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:39:20 GMT)
Phil Spector's attorney: Actress killed herself
Phil Spector's defense attorney told a jury in closing arguments Tuesday that scientific evidence proves actress Lana Clarkson pulled the trigger of the gun that killed her in the music producer's mansion six years ago. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:11:01 GMT)
Lawyer on trial for mortgage fraud
CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 24 (UPI) -- A real estate lawyer went on trial in North Carolina this week on charges of helping in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:18:03 GMT)
Madoff Trustee Picard Wins Power of Attorney Over U.K. Unit
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Irving Picard , who was appointed by the Securities Investor Protection Corp. to unwind Bernard Madoff’s businesses, won power of attorney over the money manager’s London unit. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:28:05 GMT)
Attorney for man beaten by Fort Lauderdale cops plans lawsuit
An attorney representing the man punched in the face by a Fort Lauderdale police officer, on a widely viewed video, put the city on notice that he plans to file a lawsuit. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:58:53 GMT)
Forensics show Spector innocent of murder: lawyer
Forensic evidence in music producer Phil Spector's murder retrial proves he is not guilty of the shooting death of a Hollywood actress six years ago, his lawyer told the jury on Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:27:21 GMT)
Forensics show Spector innocent of murder - lawyer
LOS ANGELES, March 24 (Reuters) - Forensic evidence in music producer Phil Spector's murder retrial proves he is not guilty of the shooting death of a Hollywood actress six years ago, his lawyer told the jury on Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:52:12 GMT)
Naperville attorney accused of stealing from clients, partners
A Naperville attorney is facing criminal charges on suspicion he stole and mishandled hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients and former law partners. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:02:39 GMT)
Chicago's Arnstein & Lehr to Absorb Seven-Lawyer Florida Firm
The Chicago law firm Arnstein & Lehr is absorbing the seven-lawyer, Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fieldstone Shear & Denberg as of April 1, expanding its presence in that southern state. Arnstein & Lehr will have 143 attorneys after the addition, including 50 in Florida, with the bulk of the new attorneys joining the firm's Miami office. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:51:22 GMT)
Phil Spector’s attorney: Actress killed herself
On a large courtroom screen, attorney Doron Weinberg listed 14 points of forensic evidence, including blood spatter, gunshot residue and DNA, that he said were proof of a self-inflicted wound. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:29:49 GMT)
City Council Hires 2nd Attorney for Cobo Case
A second attorney will be helping the Detroit City Council in its case against Mayor Ken Cockrel, Junior concerning Cobo Hall. Attorney Adam Shakur has been retained to assist Research and Analysis Director David Whitaker with the case. The issue is whether Mayor Ken Cockrel, Junior has the authority to veto council’s resolution blocking Cobo from becoming part of a regional authority. ... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:55:23 GMT)
County attorney to fight gag order in Lamb case
The attorney for Monterey County plans to file a motion in Superior Court either today or Thursday asking Judge Richard Curtis to consider lifting the gag order on the James Lamb case, and also to consider whether "extraordinary circumstances" might warrant finding a home outside of Monterey County (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:01:29 GMT)
Pa. Supreme Court disbars Downtown attorney
The state Supreme Court announced the disbarment of a Downtown attorney on Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:02:08 GMT)
Attorney tells jury that evidence proves actress killed herself in Spector’s home
Attorney tells jury that evidence proves actress killed herself in Spector’s home LOS ANGELES — Phil Spector’s defense attorney told a jury in closing arguments Tuesday that scientific evidence proves actress Lana Clarkson pulled the trigger of the gun that killed her in the music producer’s mansion six years ago. Attorney Doron Weinberg listed 14 points of forensic evidence, including blood ... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:04:10 GMT)
Lawyer says Singh decision not precedent-setting
A lawyer who helped a shop owner get off violence charges today has warned others that the court decision doesn't give them licence to take unwarranted retribution against possible offenders. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:04:13 GMT)
Human rights advocate named State Department's top lawyer
Harold Hongju Koh, dean at the Yale Law School, has been one of the most vocal critics of the Bush administration's approach to the detention and trial of terrorism suspects. Harold Hongju Koh, an outspoken advocate of human rights and international law, has been chosen to be the top lawyer at the State Department. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:32:14 GMT)
Judge says lawyer can gather evidence for suing governor
The lawyer for Chrissy Mazzeo can begin collecting some evidence for her lawsuit against Gov. Jim Gibbons and others, but cannot question the defendants, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:24:55 GMT)
HIT MOM: AX KID'S LAWYER
The woman who hired a hit man to kill her estranged husband in front of their 4-year-old daughter wants a judge to fire the lawyer appointed to look after the girl's interests. Mazoltuv Borukhova, convicted of murder this month, is upset with the... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:16:34 GMT)
Spector 'innocent,' lawyer says
Forensic evidence in music producer Phil Spector's murder retrial proves he is not guilty of the shooting death of a Hollywood actress six years ago, his lawyer told the jury. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:43:15 GMT)
Attorney: Man punched by Fort Lauderdale police plans suit
An attorney representing the man punched in the face by a Fort Lauderdale police officer, on a widely viewed video, put the city on notice he plans to file a lawsuit. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:59:04 GMT)
District Attorney Craig Watkins cashes in with national fundraisers
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins has developed a national following, largely because of his commitment to exonerating the wrongly convicted. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:39:00 GMT)
District Attorney Craig Watkins' wife launches consulting firm
Tanya Watkins, the wife of Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, has jumped into the political consulting business. She's started a company called Grassroots Strategies and has a handful of clients, including judicial candidates and a city council challenger. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:51:45 GMT)
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