Attorney News Apr 2009
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Attorney General's Office targets well-known auto repair shop
The Attorney General's Office may ask the court to shut down a well known auto repair shop. The state says Tire Works violated laws aimed at protecting consumers, not once or twice, but numerous times. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:11:07 GMT)
BART shooting attorney gets suspicous package, forced to evacuate
Attorney John Burris, who is representing the family of Oscar Grant, received a suspicious package that forced the evacuation of his office Tuesday. AP OAKLAND – A suspicious package that was left at the law office of Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris today turned out to be harmless, but it caused five floors of the 12-story office building to be evacuated, Burris said. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:25:20 GMT)
CSIS will use information gained by torture if necessary, lawyer says
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service will use information extracted through torture if lives are at stake, a lawyer for the agency said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:27:31 GMT)
La. attorney general supportive of video cameras in schools
ST. TAMMANY, La. – Fontainebleau Principal Johnny Vitrano gave Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell the tour of his school, but what Caldwell really came here to see were 38 strategically placed video cameras. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:40:20 GMT)
Lawyer Who Was Hired by Yankees Sues the Team?s Bronx Community Charity
The lawyer claimed that the chairman of a nonprofit organization that manages the team?s charity had mismanaged the money. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:58:25 GMT)
Attorney, bank president to receive awards at annual Israel Bonds dinner
Local attorney Clifford A. Rieders and Jersey Shore State Bank president and CEO Ronald A. Walko will be honored by the Central Pennsylvania State of Israel Bonds with the Gates of Jerusalem award during a banquet April 26 at the Community Arts Center. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:05:24 GMT)
Attorney general's decision supports Ashland TM vote
The attorney general's office has reviewed the articles approved at last fall's Town Meeting, without comment on the rezoning of a Chestnut Street property to allow research and development there. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:26:16 GMT)
Attorney: Two juveniles accused of involvement in SEHS fire
NEW ULM - Juvenile delinquency petitions were filed against the two other boys that were allegedly involved in the vandalism and arson at Sleepy Eye High School last month, according to Brown County Attorney James Olson. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:33:39 GMT)
House passes bill capping attorney fees
A measure that would restore a cap on attorney fees in workers' compensation cases has passed the Florida House. After a second round of debate on the issue in a week, the Republican-dominated chamber passed the bill (HB 903) Tuesday on an 84-35 vote. It must be approved by the Senate and Gov. Charlie Crist before taking effect. If passed, the legislation would negate — at least temporarily — a ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:50:47 GMT)
BART shooting attorney gets suspicous package, forced to evacuate
Attorney John Burris, who is representing the family of Oscar Grant, received a suspicious package that forced the evacuation of his office Tuesday. AP OAKLAND – A suspicious package that was left at the law office of Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris today turned out to be harmless, but it caused five floors of the 12-story office building to be evacuated, Burris said. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:32:59 GMT)
Attorney: Man accused of shaking infant appears incompetent
A 22-year-old accused of shaking his infant son by his neck until the baby stopped breathing appears mentally incompetent to stand trial, according to his attorney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:42:28 GMT)
Mumbai attacks lawyer stands firm
The lawyer appointed to represent the lone Islamist militant suspect in the Mumbai attacks will take on the case, despite being targeted by incensed Hindu nationalists, the prosecutor said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:06:56 GMT)
Orange gets new county attorney
Orange County has hired John L. Roberts, the county attorney for Stanly County, as its new county attorney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:15:28 GMT)
Native groups oppose attorney general pick
Alaska Native leaders are angry at Gov. Sarah Palin's appointment of Wayne Anthony Ross to be the state's next attorney general, but it's unlikely that will stop the Legislature from confirming him to the job in two weeks. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:28:14 GMT)
Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a federal judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:43:44 GMT)
Keller's attorney says her omissions in disclosure form were unintentional
The failure of the state's highest criminal court judge to disclose all of her real estate holdings was unintentional and not an attempt to hide assets, her attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:47:37 GMT)
Hopewell hires city attorney
HOPEWELL — The city’s new permanent attorney is Thomas E. Lacheney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:42:31 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer gets year in prison for theft
As a lawyer, Gregg Hickman worked in a position of trust, a Lucas County common pleas judge said yesterday, and he betrayed that trust when he stole thousands of dollars from one of his clients. Hickman, 57, was sentenced yesterday to a year in prison after being convicted of taking $65,000 from a longtime client. He pleaded no contest March 2 to attempted grand theft. Judge Stacy Cook ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:48:56 GMT)
Indian Lawyer for Mumbai Attacker Gets Top Security (Update1)
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Indian lawyer Anjali Waghmare will continue to defend Mohammed Ajmal Kasab , the Pakistani national accused of terrorist attacks on Mumbai, after the government provided the highest level of security. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:41 GMT)
Nye County district attorney pleads guilty in two crashes
Nine months after crashing two vehicles in six hours on the same stretch of California highway, Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving and agreed to complete a class on the dangers of alcohol and automobiles. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:25:46 GMT)
Prayer mother gets court-appointed attorney
Marathon County could pay up to $50,000 in legal bills for the parents of child who died of untreated diabetes while they prayed for her recovery, according to an attorney on the case. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:34:34 GMT)
Mumbai attacks lawyer stands firm despite protests
The lawyer appointed to defend the lone Islamist militant suspect captured in the Mumbai attacks said Wednesday she would still take on the case, despite protests and fears for her safety. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:48:01 GMT)
Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a federal judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:53:40 GMT)
Mumbai suspect lawyer to continue
The lawyer appointed to represent the sole surviving suspect from the Mumbai attacks agrees to continue in the case. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:19:40 GMT)
Attorney prepares to take Western Nebraska judgeship
GERING — Scotts Bluff County Attorney Derek Weimer will be sworn in April 7 and take over a western Nebraska seat from a judge voted off the bench. Weimer is succeeding 12th Judicial District Judge Kristine Cecava . In November, voters chose not to retain her. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:28:23 GMT)
Lawyer to submit guarantee
A lawyer facing misappropriation charges will have to submit a guarantee or pledge for €6,000 following a ruling by the Criminal Court that he should not have been granted bail without it. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:28:37 GMT)
Stanford denies wrongdoing, seeks a lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the SEC of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:34:00 GMT)
Report: State Attorney General's office paid $15,000 for 2 doors
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A report says Attorney General Lori Swanson's office paid $15,000 in taxpayer money for two special-order soundproof doors. WCCO-TV says Swanson refused to talk about the doors, which were custom-finished to match the white oak woodwork in her office. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:22:18 GMT)
Mumbai attacks lawyer stands firm despite protests
The lawyer appointed to defend the lone Islamist militant suspect captured in the Mumbai attacks said Wednesday she would still take on the case, despite protests and fears for her safety. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:17:29 GMT)
School attorney loses job in cuts
Clayton County schools attorney Julie Lewis is one of several high-paid administrators cut by the school board this week. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:34:27 GMT)
Stanford Investor Denies Wrongdoing, Wants Money for Lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, denies wrongdoing and is asking a judge to free up money for a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:11:30 GMT)
Attorney General says death appeals are too long
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says the death penalty appeals process is still too long and sometimes defeats the possibility of justice being done. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:41:49 GMT)
Police arrest man who may have delivered suspicious package to Oakland attorney
Today, police arrested a man in the parking lot of 7677 Oakport St. as he was apparently trying to deliver another package to Attorney John Burris' office. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:50:25 GMT)
Teacher accused of letting cats starve to death was afraid to go back to her home, attorney says
Two pets were neglected up to a month in Boca apartment, officials say The Congress Middle School teacher accused of letting her two cats starve to death "was the victim of an abusive situation" and her Boca Raton apartment had become "a zone of danger that was real and significant," her attorney said Wednesday in the first statement released on her behalf. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:59:15 GMT)
Deputy justified in fatal shooting, Weber County attorney says
A Weber County Sheriff's deputy has been cleared of wrongdoing in the shooting of a suicidal man in February, the county attorney has said. Michael John Taylor, 64, tried to goad police into killing him during 90-minute standoff that started three days after he was charged with aggravated (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:48:07 GMT)
Accused Nazi Guard Demjanjuk to Be Sent to Germany, Lawyer Says
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- John Demjanjuk, who Munich prosecutors are investigating over his role as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp, is scheduled to be extradited to Germany from the U.S. on April 5, his lawyer said. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:56:12 GMT)
Iowa attorney general files 8 more complaints over smoking ban violations
Eight more complaints were filed Wednesday against Iowa bars that allegedly violated the state's indoor smoking ban.Iowa Attorney (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:05:09 GMT)
Madonna's Lawyer: No Law in Malawi "Can Stop This Adoption"
Madonna's lawyer Alan Chinula tells Usmagazine.com he is confident that the judge will allow the singer, 50, to adopt 4-year-old girl Chifundo "Mercy" James at Friday's hearing. "I am not sleeping sleepless nights over this," Chinula tells Us. "I don't see any law in Malawi that can stop this adoption." See other stars who have adopted On Tuesday, a rep for Madonna confirmed for the first... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:37:30 GMT)
Lawyer says prosecutors' request has 'cleared' Stevens
Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been "cleared" by the Justice Department's request to dismiss his federal corruption convictions and drop all charges against him, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:00:10 GMT)
First Americans Creditor Questioning Bankruptcy Attorney
A First Americans Insurance Agency creditor is questioning "unreasonable billing" by the agency's bankruptcy attorney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:03:21 GMT)
Former attorney Minor appeals bribery conviction
Lawyers for jailed former Mississippi attorney Paul Minor asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to overturn his bribery conviction. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:28:25 GMT)
Nigeria lawyer: Clients awaiting news from Pfizer
A lawyer representing Nigeria in multibillion dollar lawsuits against Pfizer said Wednesday that his clients would seriously consider a US$75 million settlement by the US-based drug giant, but that no offer had yet been made by the company. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:21:55 GMT)
Attorney: Hunte wants plea withdrawn in Taylor case
The attorney for a man who pleaded guilty in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor says his client now wants out of the deal. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:52:55 GMT)
Giving New Meaning to Fee Fight, Client Says Award Is Owed Him, Not Lawyer
A lawyer who prevailed in a Title VII suit three years ago has been engaged since then in an unusual fee fight -- against her own client, who says his pro se work entitles him to keep the fees awarded. Even worse for the lawyer, the client is asserting his right to the $144,462 in fees and interest -- now sitting in a court registry -- through a malpractice counterclaim that a federal judge on ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:21:12 GMT)
Former attorney Minor appeals bribery conviction
AUSTIN, TX (AP) - Lawyers for jailed former Mississippi attorney Paul Minor asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to overturn his bribery conviction. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:44:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Britney Spears Compares Dad's Control to "Prison"
Britney Spears' life under her dad's conservatorship is like "prison," a lawyer for her former manager, Sam Lutfi, charged today in a hearing at L.A. Superior Court. John Anderson testified he was contacted by another lawyer, John Eardley, to represent Britney in her fight against the conservatorship (which gives Jamie Spears control over her personal and financial affairs). He also says ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:07:30 GMT)
Warren Attorney Disbarred
Warren Attorney George Kafantaris can no longer practice law in Ohio. The State Supreme Court today permanently revoked his license for violating 14 of Ohio's attorney discipline rules. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:58:25 GMT)
Warren Attorney Disbarred
Warren Attorney George Kafantaris can no longer practice law in Ohio. The State Supreme Court today permanently revoked his license for violating 14 of Ohio's attorney discipline rules. By a 7-0 vote, the Ohio Supreme court voted to disbar George Kafantaris. A separate commission had found him guilty of misappropriating funds entrusted to him by two different clients -- failure to disclose ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:06:46 GMT)
Warner, Webb nominate four for U.S. attorney post
NORFOLK Three political insiders and a federal prosecutor have emerged as nominees for the U.S. attorney position for the Eastern District of Virginia, Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb announced Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:40:39 GMT)
GA Attorney General to Run for Governor
Contenders line up for the Georgia Attorney General Spot (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:30:07 GMT)
Teilhet to vie for attorney general
SMYRNA - With Attorney General Thurbert Baker seeking the governor's seat, state Rep. Rob Teilhet (D-Smyrna) announced Wednesday he will run for the state's top law enforcement job. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:46:43 GMT)
Ex-Lobbyist, Va. Governor's Brother-in-Law Among 4 Recommended for U.S. Attorney
A former corporate lobbyist and the brother-in-law of Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine are among four candidates recommended by Virginia's U.S. senators for U.S. attorney in Alexandria, one of the nation's most prominent law-enforcement posts, officials said yesterday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer wants federal sexting law
PITTSBURGH, April 1 (UPI) -- A New York lawyer is pushing for a federal law that would make it a misdemeanor for teenagers to send sexual pictures via cell phone. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:02:54 GMT)
Hopewell native named city attorney
Hopewell City Council has hired a city native to be its next city attorney, ending a six-month search to fill the position. Thomas E. Lacheney, who has experience in business and litigation law, started yesterday. Lacheney, 48, is replacing interim City Attorney Stefan M. Calos, a Hopewell native and member of the Sands Anderson Marks & Miller law firm in Richmond. Calos was hired after City ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:15:02 GMT)
Woman: Lawyer doctored affidavit
A former Quincy College official's claim that her affidavit was "deliberately doctored" by a state Ethics Commission lawyer in an alleged nepotism case was... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:23:27 GMT)
Former Randolph assistant district attorney charged
SMITHFIELD — A former Randolph County assistant district attorney is among six officers of the court charged with tampering with court documents in Johnston County to secure illegal dismissals for drunken drivers. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:25:44 GMT)
Attorney disbarred by Ohioâs top court
LISBON - The attorney in the Andrew G. Irwin murder case has been disbarred for life because of his fraudulent and dishonest dealings with other clients. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:37:06 GMT)
Fortis Official Transferred PCCW Shares, Regulator Lawyer Says
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Fortis Insurance Co. (Asia) Ltd. executive gave 494 people PCCW Ltd. shares after phone calls with a person associated with Richard Li , who is trying to buy out the phone carrier, a lawyer for the city’s regulator said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:04:23 GMT)
Attorney Franklin Smith establishes scholarship at Catawba College
Catawba College News Service If you talk a while with attorney Franklin Smith of Elkin, he is likely to touch on five words that hold a special meanin ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:48:07 GMT)
Attorney seeks information on witnesses 'improper relationship' in AIM shooting case
The attorney for a man charged in the 1975 slaying of Annie Mae Aquash wants to know whether the federal government investigated what he says was an improper and unethical relationship between the supervising investigator and a government informant in the case. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:07:28 GMT)
IT Holding Owes Fabrics Suppliers EU100 Million, Lawyer Says
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- IT Holding SpA , the owner of the Gianfranco Ferre fashion label that was placed under bankruptcy protection last month, owes about 100 million euros ($133 million) to its suppliers, who may cut off deliveries, according to a lawyer representing the companies. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:13:46 GMT)
Casey Anthony lawyer's won't get private hearing
A judge on Wednesday denied a request from Casey Anthony's lawyer to have a private hearing without prosecutors or the public present. Defense lawyer José Baez had earlier filed a request for a private meeting without prosecutors with Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland. Baez wanted to meet with the judge in private so "sensitive matters which are critical to the defense can be ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:40:59 GMT)
NOMC attorney: Pontiac knew of $6M
An attorney representing management for the former North Oakland Medical Centers said city officials knew about the estimated $6 million in Cayman Islands bank accounts since 1996 and that the city is not owed any of that money. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:27:25 GMT)
Fortis Official Transferred PCCW Shares, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Fortis Insurance Co. (Asia) Ltd. executive gave 494 people PCCW Ltd. shares after phone calls with an associate of Richard Li , who is trying to buy out the Hong Kong phone carrier, a lawyer for local regulator said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:04:12 GMT)
Alabama Attorney General Warns Against Price-Gouging
Attorney General Troy King says he will not tolerate price-gouging and home repair fraud in 11 Alabama counties damaged by storms and floods. King says state law prohibits “unconscionable pricing” of items for sale or rent. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:15:24 GMT)
Attorney general: Legislature cannot overrule governor
State lawmakers have no ability to circumvent Gov. Mark Sanford's refusal of $700 million in federal stimulus money, according to an opinion issued Tuesday by Attorney General Henry McMaster. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:59:56 GMT)
Attorney: Cub Scout treasurer tries to repay money
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) - An attorney for a South Carolina woman accused of taking her son's Cub Scout pack's money says she is working to repay more than $14,000. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:29:46 GMT)
Former attorney Minor appeals bribery conviction
Lawyers for jailed former Mississippi attorney Paul Minor asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to overturn his bribery conviction. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:53:16 GMT)
Fortis Agent Transferred PCCW Shares, SFC Lawyer Says (Update2)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Fortis Insurance Co. (Asia) Ltd. agent gave 494 people PCCW Ltd. shares after phone calls with an associate of Richard Li , who is trying to buy out the Hong Kong phone carrier, a lawyer for the local markets regulator said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:40:00 GMT)
IT Holding Owes Suppliers EU100 Million, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- IT Holding SpA , the owner of the Gianfranco Ferre fashion label that was placed under bankruptcy protection last month, owes about 100 million euros ($133 million) to its suppliers, who may cut off deliveries, according to a lawyer representing the companies. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:59:14 GMT)
Grupo Mexico May Owe Asarco $6 Billion, Lawyer Says (Update2)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Grupo Mexico SAB , Mexico’s largest mining company, may owe Asarco LLC $6.31 billion in damages over a lawsuit related to Asarco’s bankruptcy case, a lawyer for the Arizona mining company said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:42:54 GMT)
Warren Attorney Disbarred
Warren Attorney George Kafantaris can no longer practice law in Ohio. The State Supreme Court permanently revoked his license for violating 14 of Ohio's attorney discipline rules. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:28:38 GMT)
Attorney: Man connected to booze party to plead guilty
Bethlehem Township man charged after racy photos of Freedom High School students boozing and dancing at a stripper pole at his home became public will plead guilty to the charges, his attorney says. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:36:51 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney questions four more people today
Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, will interview three corrections officers and a private investigator Today marks day three of depositions in the Casey Anthony criminal case. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:52:19 GMT)
Attorney accused of theft rejects plea deal
An attorney facing theft charges rejects a plea offer that would have spared him jail time. Ed Asper is accused of taking money from clients. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:02:58 GMT)
Ex-attorney gets maximum sentence in fatal hit-and-run
Disbarred local attorney John Peter Duffy today was ordered by State Supreme Court Justice John L. Michalski to spend the next two and a third to seven years in prison for what the judge called his "cowardly actions" in trying to cover up a fatal hit-and-run accident last October. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:04:41 GMT)
Family Confronts Hit and Run Attorney
Orchard Park Attorney John Duffy will spend 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison for hitting Meghan Sorbera with his SUV October 18th. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:32:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Vick has lined up construction job
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court today that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:11:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick will work construction after prison
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. Vick, 28, appeared in court for the first time in his bankruptcy case to explain to a judge how he plans to emerge from his financial problems. Before the hearing began, he turned around to wave and smile at ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:18:06 GMT)
Attorney General's Internet predator arrests top 200
The arrest of a Harrisburg man and six other men on charges they solicited sex from minors over the Internet brought the total of alleged predators snagged by the Attorney General's Internet Child Predator Units to more than 200. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:29:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Michael Vick will work construction upon release
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:45:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick has construction job already lined up
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:49:20 GMT)
Attorney general's office warns of mortgage modification scams
The Kansas attorney general's office is warning consumers about mortgage modification scams. "In this time of economic uncertainty, Kansans facing foreclosure are being targeted," Attorney General Steve Six said in a news release today. "Kansans should be aware that scams claiming to assist consumers with modifying their mortgage are popping up across the state." (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:50:14 GMT)
Venezuelan Ex-Defense Minister Detained, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela’s former defense minister, Raul Baduel , who withdrew support for President Hugo Chavez in 2007 and has been under investigation, was detained today by military intelligence officers, his lawyer said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:50:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-NFL Star Vick To Be Construction Worker
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. Vick, 28, appeared in court for the first time in his bankruptcy case to explain to a judge how he plans to emerge from his financial problems. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:09:29 GMT)
Venezuelan Ex-Defense Minister Detained, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela’s former defense minister, Raul Baduel , who withdrew support for President Hugo Chavez in 2007 and has been under investigation, was detained today by military intelligence officers, his lawyer said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:53:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Vick will work construction
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a $10-an-hour construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:53:55 GMT)
Lawyer says former NFL star Vick will work construction upon release
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a US$10-an-hour construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:12:00 GMT)
CORRECT: Venezuela Military Detains Prominent Chavez Foe -Lawyer
("Venezuela Military Detains Prominent Chavez Foe -Lawyer" published at 4:50 p.m. EDT, incorrectly stated that the prosecutor's office ordered the detention of Manuel Rosales in the seventh and eighth paragraphs. The prosecutor's office requested a court issue an arrest order against Rosales. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:42:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Vick has construction job lined up
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will go to work for a construction company in Newport News, Virginia, after he leaves federal prison for bankrolling a dogfighting operation, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:44:31 GMT)
Student's paddling case was dropped by Dallas ISD police, district attorney says
Dallas ISD police sought advice in fall 2008 from the Dallas County district attorney's office in handling a case. But the district's police department never asked the district attorney to prosecute the Lincoln High School case ? and ended up dropping it. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:46:41 GMT)
Councilman's violation of gift law won't taint vote on downtown San Jose project, attorney says
A San Jose councilman's revelation that he improperly accepted free admission to a Sharks hockey game from a part-owner of the team who sought city funding for his downtown project shouldn't require the council to reconsider its vote on the matter, the city attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:59:19 GMT)
2nd Circuit Scuttles Attorney Fees in Civil Rights Case
Attorney fees should never have been awarded in a civil rights lawsuit brought by students who challenged their punishment for walking out of a Yonkers high school in a protest, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that a lower court judge was wrong to award fees because the judge never granted relief in the case and therefore should not have ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:06:11 GMT)
North Providence councilmans lawyer seeks dismissal of drunken-driving charge
The lawyer for North Providence Councilman Joseph J. Giammarco, who is charged with drunken driving, says his civil rights were violated. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:14:55 GMT)
Missouri Attorney General Files Locksmith Lawsuit
The Missouri attorney general has launched a campaign to stop fraud by phony locksmiths after KCTV5 exposed a scam. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:11:31 GMT)
District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:29:57 GMT)
Hamburg Attorney Sentenced in Hit-and-Run
The Hamburg attorney who struck and killed a Hilbert College student last fall has been sentenced to two-and-a-third to seven years in prison. John Duffy was sentenced Thursday morning in State Supreme Court before Justice John Michalski. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:56:42 GMT)
Attorney seeks more appeal time for death penalty case
The attorney for a Uniontown man on death row for killing three people and an unborn child wants a federal judge to grant her another four months to finalize his appeal. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:02:00 GMT)
Attorney: Nurse has paid price
FAIRMONT - The attorney for a nurse charged with theft of morphine said Thursday that his client is negligent but not a thief. Theresa Lynn Polzin, 29, of Blue Earth was charged in August with five counts of theft of morphine. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:05:48 GMT)
Attorney General Madigan announces resource for homeowners facing foreclosure
DECATUR - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has announced a new resource her office is making available for the thousands of homeowners throughout the state facing foreclosure. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:08:58 GMT)
Attorney says marriage license settlement a victory for his clients and common sense
A Roseville couple who refused to sign their marriage license because new forms didn't use the terms "bride" and "groom" have settled their lawsuit with the state, their attorney said. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:12:26 GMT)
Cedar Funding investors' attorney won't oppose assets merger
A Carmel attorney representing many investors who put money into individual properties through Cedar Funding contends their interests won't be affected by a proposed asset-consolidation move by the Cedar Funding bankruptcy trustee. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:03:03 GMT)
Angola: Republic Attorney Happy With Visit to Cunene
Ondjiva — The Angolan Republic attorney, João Maria de Sousa, Tuesday in Ondjiva, southern Cunene province, considered as satisfactory the official work visit to that region. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:17:46 GMT)
Menasha plans four interviews to fill city attorney and human resources director post
MENASHA Four lawyers who applied to succeed Jeff Brandt as city attorney and human resources director will be called in for interviews. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:23:10 GMT)
Judge, lawyer say Madonna's adoption application rejected over residency rules
LILONGWE, Malawi - Judge, lawyer say Madonna's adoption application rejected over residency rules. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:26:45 GMT)
Cambodian genocide lawyer hits at corruption issue
An international prosecutor at Cambodia's genocide tribunal accused a defense lawyer Friday of a "strategy of disruption," saying his focus on corruption allegations is an attempt to undermine the court's legitimacy. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:34:00 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Warns of Mortgage Modification Scams
Attorney General Steve Six is reminding Kansas consumers to beware of companies that charge money to help modify their home mortgage. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:58:09 GMT)
Judge, lawyer say Madonna's adoption application rejected over residency rules
LILONGWE, Malawi - A judge has rejected Madonna's request to adopt a second child from Malawi because of a requirement that prospective parents live in the southern African nation for at least 18 months, another judge and a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:47:58 GMT)
Longtime Oklahoma defense lawyer dies
Associated Press - April 3, 2009 8:05 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Longtime Oklahoma criminal defense lawyer D.C. Thomas of Oklahoma City has died at age 80. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:16:47 GMT)
Springfield attorney joins Missouri highway commission
Springfield attorney Joe Carmichael was officially welcomed Thursday to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:30:53 GMT)
Judge, lawyer say Madonna's adoption application rejected over residency rules
LILONGWE, Malawi - A judge has rejected Madonna's request to adopt a second child from Malawi, the star's lawyer said Friday. The lawyer, Alan Chinula, refused to discuss the ruling further, saying only that he had passed it on to Madonna, who was in Malawi but did not attend Friday's court hearing. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:32:23 GMT)
Attorney suggests another study
PORT CLINTON -- An attorney who is experienced in development recommends the city do another feasibility study for the Water Works Park property. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:36:07 GMT)
Suspended attorney held in bank robbery
An attorney suspended from practicing law has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Corte Madera bank of more than $22,000, authorities said today. Stuart Silman, 59, of Corte Madera is accused of walking into the Bank of America on Tamalpais Drive on March... Presented By: Inside Guantanamo: Sunday at 9P e/p Guantanamo Bay is one of the world's controversial prisons. This may be its final ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:54:09 GMT)
Suspended attorney held in bank robbery
An attorney suspended from practicing law has been arrested on suspicion of robbing a Corte Madera bank of more than $22,000, authorities said today. Stuart Silman, 59, of Corte Madera is accused of walking into the Bank of America on Tamalpais Drive on March... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:09:31 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray partners with beauty salons to fight domestic violence
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray today announced that his office is renewing an effort to crack down on domestic violence by partnering with beauty salons. The office is teaming up with the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology to... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:20:54 GMT)
Casey Anthony's Attorney Questioning Investigators
Casey Anthony's attorney is questioning more witnesses Friday, including two sheriff's investigators. BAEZ TALKS: Before Depositions On 4/3 VIDEO REPORT: Sheriff's Investigators Questioned HOOVER SPEAKS: Raw Video Of Comments BAEZ EVASIVE: Avoids Answering Questions On 4/2 (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:51:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Madonna to appeal adoption refusal
Madonna's lawyer says she will appeal a judge's surprise ruling that she cannot adopt a second child from Malawi. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:06:11 GMT)
Lawyer: Madonna to appeal adoption refusal
LILONGWE, Malawi - Madonna's lawyer says she will appeal a judge's surprise ruling that she cannot adopt a second child from Malawi. The judge had said that granting... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:24:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Madonna Has Filed Appeal to Adoption Ruling
Madonna has already filed her appeal following the judge's ruling that she can't adopt Mercy James, her lawyer confirms. "We are very surprised with this ruling," Alan Chinula tells Us. On Wednesday, Chinula told Us he didn't see "any law in Malawi that [could] stop" the adoption. But Judge Esme Chombo cited requirements that adoptive parents reside in the country for 18 to 24 months. See... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:33:40 GMT)
Attorney: Home-alone boy had sitter
An attorney for a woman accused of leaving her 10-year-old son home alone while she worked the night shift — discovered after the boy was caught stealing food from a Walnut Hills grocery store — said the woman left the children with a baby sitter. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:18:16 GMT)
Intel chief Blair replacing inspector general with Justice Department attorney
WASHINGTON - U.S. government officials say National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair is replacing the agency's inspector general with his own pick, an attorney from the Justice Department. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:42:15 GMT)
BART Attorney Says Shooting of Oscar Grant a "Tragic Mistake"
An attorney for BART said in a legal filing today that the shooting death of Oscar Grant at the hands of BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle in Oakland on New Year's Day was "a tragic error" and Grant's own actions contributed to the tragedy. Responding to a $50 million lawsuit filed against BART by attorney John Burris on March 2 on behalf of Grant's family in the wake of the man's ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:21:27 GMT)
Madonna appealing Malawi rejection of adoption bid: lawyer
Madonna has filed a notice to appeal a court rejection of her bid to adopt a second child from Malawi, her lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:39:44 GMT)
Attorney: Grant shooting was 'tragic error'
An attorney for BART said the shooting of Oscar Grant was a "a tragic error." (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:46:36 GMT)
Madonna appealing Malawi rejection of adoption bid: lawyer
Madonna on Friday filed a notice to appeal a court rejection of her bid to adopt a second child from Malawi, her lawyer said. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 19:49:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Madonna to appeal adoption refusal
A judge on Friday rejected Madonna's request to adopt a 3-year-old girl as her second child from Malawi, citing residency requirements. The pop superstar's lawyer said she would appeal the surprise ruling. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:02:07 GMT)
BART attorney says Oscar Grant shooting in Oakland was "tragic error"
An attorney for BART said in a legal filing today that the shooting death of Oscar Grant at the hands of BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle in Oakland on New Year's Day was "a tragic error" and Grant's own actions contributed to the tragedy. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:05:33 GMT)
DC attorney general decries gun amendment
The nation's capital would be more vulnerable to a terrorist attack if the District of Columbia's gun laws were weakened, the city's attorney general said Friday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:26:06 GMT)
Venezuela Ex-Defense Minister to Be Held in Prison, Lawyer Says
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela’s former defense minister, Raul Baduel , will be held in the Ramo Verde prison to await a formal charge against him by the country’s military courts, his lawyer Omar Mora Tosta said in comments on Globovision. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:51:35 GMT)
Beatty lawyer fights release of text messages in Tamara Greene case
Detroit -- A federal magistrate judge should not order the release of previously undisclosed city of Detroit text messages without first conducting a thorough in-chambers review and allowing defense lawyers to challenge their release, a lawyer for former mayoral chief of staff Christine Beatty said in a court filing today. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:16:58 GMT)
U.S. attorney for eastern district of Texas resigns
Becky Gregory is taking a job as senior counsel with the Texas Attorney General?s office. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:28:38 GMT)
BART lawyer calls fatal shooting a 'tragic error'
A lawyer for Bay Area Rapid Transit says a "tragic error" led to the death of an unarmed man shot by a former transit officer on New Year's Day. BART filed a legal response in federal court Friday in response to a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by... Presented By: State of Play in Theaters April 17th In a conspiracy keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Click to Learn More ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:44:04 GMT)
Blagojevich loses another attorney
The veteran defense lawyer who emerged late last month as a new leading lawyer for Rod Blagojevich said late today he will not be representing the former governor after all. Terence Gillespie said a conflict has emerged that makes it problematic for him to represent the embattled former governor. Gillespie said he was hired months ago to assist attorney Dan Webb in the defense of Springfield ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:52:57 GMT)
Banking lawyer is go-to guy for Georgia financial institutions
As much as anyone, Walt Moeling could be called Mr. Banking in Georgia. As the Atlanta lawyer who represents the Georgia Bankers Association, Moeling is often the man talking to the press about industry issues or working behind the scenes to fix problems. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:04:31 GMT)
Siegelman attorney asks Holder to intervene
The chief attorney for former Alabama Gov. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:25:00 GMT)
Don Siegelman's lawyer asks U.S. attorney general to help overturn ex-Alabama governor's conviction
Attorney Vince Kilborn wants Siegelman case treated like that of former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:47:46 GMT)
Siegelman attorney asks Holder to intervene
The chief attorney for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is urging U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to ask a federal judge to throw out Siegelman's corruption conviction. Attorney Vince Kilborn mailed a four-page letter to Holder on Friday, saying Siegelman'... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:58:56 GMT)
DC attorney general decries gun amendment
The nation's capital would be more vulnerable to a terrorist attack if the District of Columbia's gun laws were weakened, the city's attorney general said Friday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:20:36 GMT)
Siegelman attorney asks Holder to intervene
The chief attorney for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is urging U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to ask a federal judge to throw out Siegelman's corruption conviction. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:22:21 GMT)
Attorney general rips gun amendment
The nation's capital would be more vulnerable to a terrorist attack if the District's gun laws were weakened, the city's attorney general said Friday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 01:39:20 GMT)
Judge Throws Out Claims Against Alleged 'Sexual Predator' Lawyer
A Texas judge's order granted defense motions for partial summary judgment and dismissed most of the claims in a civil suit that alleged Houston lawyer Richard N. Laminack is a "sexual predator" who participated in an effort to defraud fen-phen clients by overcharging them for expenses. Angela Robinson, a former paralegal at Laminack's current and former firms, had alleged that Laminack once ... (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:06:01 GMT)
NYC's Chief Lawyer Sets Tenure Record
New York City's chief lawyer has set a record for longevity in a job that goes back 170 years — though he has been there little more than seven years. City Corporation Counsel Michael A. Cardozo passed the milestone Friday, acknowledging it's an odd distinction in a city where some other public officers have served for decades. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:17:25 GMT)
Attorney: Henderson not negotiating with city manager
An attorney for embattled Henderson City Manager Mary Kay Peck said his client has been placed on paid administrative leave but no one has told her she is being fired or tried to negotiate her departure from the city. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:25:11 GMT)
Eric Treisman, 1944-2009: Santa Fe attorney had passion for adventure
Attorney, adventurer and one-time U.S. Senate candidate Eric Treisman died Friday, five days after suffering a heart attack. He was 64. Treisman was born in Yakima, Wash., grew up there and in Northern California, and graduated from Dartmouth University in New Hampshire. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:29:27 GMT)
Beatty lawyer fights release of text messages in Tamara Greene case
Detroit -- A federal magistrate judge should not order the release of previously undisclosed city of Detroit text messages without first conducting a thorough in-chambers review and allowing defense lawyers to challenge their release, a lawyer for former mayoral chief of staff Christine Beatty said in a court filing today. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:02:29 GMT)
Pending deal with Texas attorney general likely to change how Dallas runs Samuell properties
A pending agreement with the Texas attorney general's office is expected to force changes in the city of Dallas' management of the W.W. Samuell Estate, the largest donation in the history of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and one of the foundations of the city's park system. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:51:35 GMT)
Becky Gregory, U.S. attorney for Eastern District, steps down
Becky Gregory is stepping down as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, taking a job as senior counsel with the Texas attorney general's office. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:51:55 GMT)
Khadr's U.S. military lawyer fired
He had become the most vocal opponent of Omar Khadr's trial, taking a position more akin to politician than lawyer and launching a two-year campaign that landed him on the front pages of newspapers and inside magazines. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:21:22 GMT)
Gary gets new city attorney
GARY -- Attorney Susan Severtson, who has worked on contract with Gary's law department for nearly three years, confirmed Friday she's been hired as the city's new corporation counsel. Severtson said she officially accepted the job earlier this week. She said she spent her first few days on the job familiarizing herself with the myriad of legal challenges facing the city. "I'm trying 24 hours a ... (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:21:54 GMT)
Manhattan district attorney hopeful Leslie Crocker Snyder predicts crime rise from recession
Manhattan district attorney hopeful Leslie Crocker Snyder predicts the recession will drive up crime rates in the city. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:27:43 GMT)
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