Attorney News Apr 2009
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Lawyer Madlyn Primoff in trouble with the law after passing point where parents snap
Many a parent has contemplated ordering their fighting children out of the car. Some even pull over to the side of the road to underline the threat. Seldom does a mother go as far as Madlyn Primoff, a New York lawyer, allegedly did. (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:08:05 GMT)
Former US Attorney Sullivan to join John Ashcroft's firm
(David L. Ryan/The Boston Globe/File 2008) By Brian MacQuarrie, Globe Staff Michael Sullivan, who resigned this week as US attorney in Boston, has been named to head a new Boston office in the legal and consulting firm of former... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:34:35 GMT)
ACLU: US Attorney used GPS to track cell phones
A former federal prosecutor running for governor approved the tracking of citizens through their cell phones without warrants while he was head of the U.S. Attorney's Office for New Jersey, civil rights attorneys said Thursday. Christopher Christie, a former... (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:38:18 GMT)
Attorney Who Killed Family Lost Millions
At least three investors claim they lost millions of dollars working with a New York tax attorney who police say killed himself after fatally beating and asphyxiating his wife and two daughters, a lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:17:02 GMT)
Attorney unsure where Pitino extortion case headed
usas/odixon fasst363LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The attorney for a woman under FBI investigation for... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:19:22 GMT)
Pratt wants to clear name: lawyer
The lawyer of gravely ill businessman Richard Pratt says his client wants court authorities to fast track proceedings against him, so he can clear his name before he dies. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:31:00 GMT)
Attorney not sure about direction of Pitino case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- The attorney for a woman under FBI investigation for an alleged extortion attempt against Louisville coach Rick Pitino says he's never been involved with such an unusual case. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:19:47 GMT)
Former Attorney General Ashcroft to Start Law Firm
With so many law firms shedding lawyers or falling apart, the launch of a new firm is worth noting. And when that law firm is started by former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft and a cadre of top Bush-era U.S. Attorneys -- well, that's news. Ashcroft told the Litigation Daily that the firm will represent mainly individuals and organizations facing government investigations and regulatory ... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:23:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Feds say I'm under investigation
A Chicago lawyer who says he is under federal investigation was nevertheless allowed today to defend a Chicago businessman who was charged last month as part of the same probe. Attorney Rufus Cook made the unusual disclosure in a court filing last week that a federal prosecutor had told him last month that he was the target of an ongoing federal probe that snared Robert "Tony" Bryant. Despite ... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:28:21 GMT)
Wife of Missing Chinese Lawyer Appeals for U.S. Congress Help
April 24 (Bloomberg) -- The wife of missing Chinese lawyer Gao Zhisheng, who defended members of the banned Falun Gong movement, called on the U.S. Congress to pressure China for information about her husband, according to an open letter. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:40:31 GMT)
FBI probes lawyer who killed family, self
The FBI has begun interviewing clients of deceased Garden City, New York, lawyer William Parente as part of an investigation into his financial dealings, according to FBI spokesman James Margolin. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:53:51 GMT)
Lawyer says feds told him he is under investigation
Judge allows him to represent client charged in same inquiry A Chicago lawyer who says he is under federal investigation was nevertheless allowed Thursday to defend a Chicago businessman who was charged last month as part of the same probe. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:54:28 GMT)
Lawyer says city police officer retaliating after refiling charges against man
A lawyer who has already accused a Santa Fe police officer of wrongfully arresting his client now claims the officer is retaliating against the man for threatening to sue the city over the arrest. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:57:51 GMT)
Ex-US attorney to join Ashcroft firm
Michael Sullivan, who resigned this week as US attorney in Boston, has been named to head a new Boston office in the legal and consulting firm of former US attorney general John Ashcroft. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:25:15 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of UDD leaders
A lawyer for the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship went to the Criminal Court on Friday and petitioned for the release of three detained UDD leaders now the state of emergency has been lifted. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:47:25 GMT)
Smith lawyer unaware of departure
Daniel Smith's lawyer Jose Justiniano said Friday had no idea his client had already left the Philippines. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:39:52 GMT)
Attorney general, state schools chief to speak
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett will be the speakers Sunday for the 70th annual Lincoln Day Banquet of the Harrison County Republican Party. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:47:20 GMT)
Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum backs Cy Vance Jr. in Manhattan District Attorney contest
Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, the only female citywide elected official, declined to endorse the lone female candidate for Manhattan district attorney, throwing her support Thursday behind Cy Vance Jr. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:08:41 GMT)
Lawyer In Messenger Case Files Complaint Against Another Lawyer
A lawyer who represented David Messenger — the man acquitted by reason of "mental disease or mental defect" of killing his pregnant wife, Heather, in 1998 — has filed a grievance with the Statewide Grievance Committee against a lawyer who briefly represented Messenger in 1998 and wants to represent Heather Messenger's family during a public hearing next month. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:54:23 GMT)
Six-year prison term sought for drug gang's lawyer
A lawyer facing years in prison for helping a criminal network buy large quantities of cocaine is already serving a life sentence, his attorney argued yesterday. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:32:04 GMT)
Attorney General Wants Financial Fraud Task Force
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said on Thursday he was considering forming a financial fraud task force and advocated a “more comprehensive” view of the causes behind the U.S. economic crisis, Reuters reported. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:33:50 GMT)
Attorney general vows mortgage fraud crackdown
Attorney General Chris Koster stopped in Springfield on Thursday afternoon, alerting Missourians to mortgage scams while promising swift action against any offenders. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:33:52 GMT)
Lawyer stepping in to help Halifax stowaways
A Halifax lawyer says he's standing by in case seven stowaways found on a container ship need help. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:42:31 GMT)
Bangkok Post : Lawyer seeks release of UDD leaders
A lawyer for the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship went to the Criminal Court on Friday and petitioned for the release of three detained UDD leaders now the state of emergency has been lifted. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:02:39 GMT)
Attorney unsure where Rick Pitino extortion case headed
The attorney for a woman under FBI investigation for an alleged extortion attempt against Louisville coach Rick Pitino says he's never been involved with such an unusual case. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:40:47 GMT)
GameSpot AU Exclusive: South Australian Attorney General on R18+ for games
GameSpot AU's exclusive interview with South Australian Attorney General, Michael Atkinson, on the introduction of an R18+ restricted classification for video games. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:12:46 GMT)
Top lawyer accused of misleading court
The high-profile criminal lawyer who brokered the return of the Waiouru medals is facing a serious charge of attempting to mislead the court. Chris Comeskey will appear before the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:16:18 GMT)
Attorney says Magna reviewing alternatives
A bankruptcy attorney for horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. says the company is still exploring its long-term options. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:47:44 GMT)
Attorney says Magna reviewing alternatives
A bankruptcy attorney for horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. says the company is still exploring its long-term options. At a creditors meeting Friday, attorney Brian Rosen said Magna is reviewing all its alternatives, including selling assets, but no... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:08:28 GMT)
Attorney says Magna reviewing alternatives
A bankruptcy attorney for horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. says the company is still exploring its long-term options. At a creditors meeting Friday, attorney Brian Rosen said Magna could sell some assets, but no decision has been made. Rosen says... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:08:58 GMT)
Attorney says Magna still reviewing long-term options
No decision made on selling some assets A bankruptcy attorney for horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. said at a creditors meeting Friday that the company is still exploring its long-term options. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:51:55 GMT)
Disbarred Boca Raton lawyer faces up to 30 years in prison
A disbarred Boca Raton lawyer has pleaded guilty to misappropriating about $1.2 million from clients' funds, prosecutors said. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:56:44 GMT)
Ex-Boca Raton lawyer pleads guilty in theft of $1.2 million
Richard Bagdasarian, a former Boca Raton lawyer, pleaded guilty today to fraud after police accused him of misappropriating $1.2 million from clients, according to the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:59:26 GMT)
Defense attorney in rape case requests access to sketches in serial rapist investigations
A defense attorney in a Lawrence rape case Friday morning asked for more information from police in ongoing Lawrence and Manhattan serial rapist investigations because she said it could help with her own client’s defense. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:39:58 GMT)
Knoxville attorney Moncier faces another contempt of court charge
Knoxville attorney Herb Moncier is facing another contempt of court charge. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:30:21 GMT)
Teen accused of burglary to raise lawyer's fees
Associated Press - April 24, 2009 4:35 PM ET BELOIT, Wis. (AP) - A Beloit teen is accused of breaking into cars in Janesville to raise money to pay a lawyer to defend him on other... (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:35:08 GMT)
Father in drowning deaths still has no lawyer
Chanton Jenkins, standing before state District Judge Mary Lou Keel, repeated his statement from earlier this week that he intends to hire his own lawyer and — for now — does not want a court-appointed attorney. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:35:25 GMT)
Lawyer says mother wasn't abandoning her kids
The woman who allegedly ordered her squabbling young daughters out of her car and drove off without them quickly returned to the scene expecting to pick them up, her lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:19:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Mom wasn't abandoning kids
The woman who allegedly ordered her squabbling young daughters out of her car and drove off returned quickly to the scene expecting to pick them up, her lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:59:21 GMT)
Tax lawyer who killed family bought knife after murders
BALTIMORE (AP) -- A Manhattan tax lawyer bought a knife after beating and asphyxiating his wife and two daughters in a Maryland hotel room, police said Friday. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:17:16 GMT)
Lawyer for Drop-off Mom says client didn't abandon children
SCARSDALE - The infamous Scarsdale mother who ordered her two bickering daughters out of her car in downtown White Plains only drove around the block before she returned to find them missing, her lawyer said today for the first time. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:34:20 GMT)
Wis. teen allegedly steals from cars to pay lawyer
A teen allegedly broke into cars to raise money to pay a lawyer to defend him on other charges. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:00:00 GMT)
Wis. teen allegedly steals from cars to pay lawyer
A teen allegedly broke into cars to raise money to pay a lawyer to defend him on other charges. A criminal complaint said a resident caught the teen inside his Chevrolet Camaro in his garage about 4:30 a.m. April 16 and tackled him and held him for police. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:00:15 GMT)
Lawyer Says Kaye Scholer Partner Wasn't Abandoning Her Kids
A Kaye Scholer partner who allegedly ordered her squabbling young daughters out of her car and drove off without them quickly returned to the scene expecting to pick them up, her lawyer said Friday. Madlyn Primoff simply drove around the block in downtown White Plains, N.Y., but the 10- and 12-year-old girls were gone when she returned, her defense attorney said. "She wasn't abandoning her ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:08:23 GMT)
US attorney: Agents arrest La. state court judge
Associated Press - April 24, 2009 10:04 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A U.S. attorney says State Court Judge Wayne G. Cresap has been arrested and is accused of conspiracy to commit wire... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:08:05 GMT)
US attorney: Agents arrest St. Bernard judge
NEW ORLEANS -- A U.S. attorney says State Court Judge Wayne G. Cresap has been arrested and is accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. U.S. Attorney Jim Letten says Friday's arrest of the St. Bernard Parish judge by FBI agents was a result of an "ongoing federal corruption investigation." (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:10:57 GMT)
US attorney: Agents arrest La. state court judge
NEW ORLEANS -- A U.S. attorney says State Court Judge Wayne G. Cresap has been arrested and is accused of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:13:21 GMT)
New California fuel rule may violate NAFTA: lawyer
California's new low-carbon fuel rules may be a violation of NAFTA and World Trade Organization provisions because they would unfairly limit exports of crude from Canada's oil sands to the state, a prominent Canadian trade lawyer said on Friday. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:31:41 GMT)
Moore wants attorney's bills paid
Council Member John Moore pressed this month for City Attorney Bob Anderson to release legal bills submitted by three individuals who were defendants in the Sunshine suit. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:30:02 GMT)
Attorney Bodkin honored by association
Evansville attorney Thomas R. Bodkin was honored Friday by his colleagues. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:33:21 GMT)
Lawyer puts in his 50,000 cents worth
BY ROBERT BEHRE It was truly a hefty fine. Charleston lawyer Cotton Harness couldn't convince state regulators that a client didn't deserve a fine for an unintentional violation of filling in some marsh, so he threw his weight around. Harness paid the $500 fine himself —... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:34:14 GMT)
Cases handled by Tarrant County district attorney's office under Tim Curry
A look at some of the high-profile cases prosecuted by the Tarrant County district attorney's office under Tim Curry. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:47:04 GMT)
RealNetworks Got Technology From Ukrainian Hackers, Lawyer Says
April 25 (Bloomberg) -- RealNetworks Inc. used technology from Ukrainian hackers to build a product that copies DVDs, a lawyer for Walt Disney Co. and other Hollywood movie studios told a federal judge. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:56:21 GMT)
Lawyer says fed-up mom wasn't abandoning her kids
The now infamous mother who ordered her squabbling young daughters out of her car and drove off without them quickly returned to pick them up, her lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:07:55 GMT)
District attorney candidates identify their top priorities
The Centre Daily Times asked each of the four candidates for Centre County district attorney to resp (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:13:08 GMT)
Former Gilmer Attorney Investigated For Possible Ethical, Legal Violations
Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd said Friday his office and the Texas Rangers are investigating nearly $37,000 in checks that now-jailed former Gilmer attorney Robert Bennett wrote to County Judge Dean Fowler over three years. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:18:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman didn't abandon children
SCARSDALE - The infamous Scarsdale mother who ordered her two bickering daughters out of her car in downtown White Plains only drove around the block before she returned to find them missing, her lawyer said yesterday for the first time. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:34:08 GMT)
Lawyer for Drop-off Mom says client didn't abandon children
SCARSDALE - The infamous Scarsdale mother who ordered her two bickering daughters out of her car in downtown White Plains only drove around the block before she returned to find them missing, her lawyer said today for the first time. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:37:13 GMT)
Local attorney held without bail after third OUI
MARBLEHEAD - A local attorney who has become familiar with both sides of the law will spend the weekend in jail following an arrest for operating under the influence Thursday in Marblehead. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:22:29 GMT)
Lacy Attorney Seeks Venue Change
BENTONVILLE — The attorney for capital murder defendant Brandon Eugene Lacy wants the case heard outside Benton County. Attorney Jay Saxton filed a motion Friday for a change of venue, claiming pre-trial publicity has made it impossible to find a fair and impartial jury. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:34:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Aerosmith settlement means Maui concert
Aerosmith has agreed to perform on Maui this fall as part of a settlement of a class-action lawsuit fans filed against the band after it canceled a sold-out concert on the Valley Isle in October 2007, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said today. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:40:58 GMT)
Fremont attorney settles in
CHEYENNE - Newly appointed Fremont County Attorney Brian Varn said he'll strive to prove himself and earn the community's confidence as the office recovers from the disruption of the former county attorney's resignation. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:48:36 GMT)
Governor Paterson says he can beat Attorney General Andy Cuomo in a primary matchup
A tough-talking Gov. Paterson said Friday he intends to run next year, predicting he would win any primary matchup - even against Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 09:19:05 GMT)
Police union attorney mulls labor board pin ruling
PORTSMOUTH and#8212; The city Police Commission violated local officers' right to free speech, as well as labor law, by prohibiting officers from wearing union and other pins on their uniforms, according to Peter Perroni, attorney for the patrolmen's union. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:15:05 GMT)
Lawyer Says Mad Mom Didn't Abandon Kids On Road
Here we go: Park Avenue lawyer Madlyn Primoff, who was arrested earlier this week after forcing her squabbling children out of the car and driving away , now has a lawyer telling the press , " She wasn't abandoning her children. She expected to find her children. " See, Primhoff had dumped the kids in downtown White Plains and told them to walk the 3 miles home to Scarsdale—but apparently she ... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:28:28 GMT)
Vigilance Bureau custody for lawyer in bribery 'deal'
A court here Saturday sent a lawyer arrested for acting as the middleman in an alleged bribery deal with a police officer to two day's custody of the Vigilance Bureau. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:01:45 GMT)
Lawyer says Belenkaya ready to sign deal, despite TV comments
MOSCOW, April 25 (RIA Novosti) - Irina Belenkaya's lawyer told Vesti FM radio on Saturday that his client was ready to sign a custody deal with her French ex-husband despite comments she is reported to have made to a Russian TV station. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:48:14 GMT)
Attorney general criticized by Tiahrt
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Kansas Republican congressman criticized U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Friday for telling Congress the Obama administration may try to relax some limits on sharing gun-trace data. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:10:19 GMT)
Teen arrested for stealing from cars to pay lawyer
BELOIT, Wis. (AP) — A teen allegedly broke into cars to raise money to pay a lawyer to defend him on other charges. A criminal complaint said a resident caught the teen inside his Chevrolet Camaro in his garage about 4:30 a.m. April 16 and tackled him and held him for police. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:30:35 GMT)
Mo. Attorney Disbarred for Investment Scam
An Independence attorney who used money from a murdered children's memorial fund to invest in his own company has been disbarred. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:27:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Blagojevich wife eyed for TV show
CHICAGO, April 25 (UPI) -- Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's wife, Patti, has been approached regarding a role in an upcoming NBC reality TV series, a lawyer says. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:53:08 GMT)
Fort Totten soldier sold government goods: U.S. attorney
An active−duty Army Reserve sergeant who was stationed at Bayside’s Fort Totten has been charged with stealing government property after he allegedly ordered more than $200,000 worth of electronics and supplies through a government purchasing program and then sold half of the items in eBay auctions, the U.S. attorney for New York’s Eastern District said. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:13:37 GMT)
Pirate accused say they are fishermen with guns: lawyer
Eleven Somalis awaiting trial in Kenya for piracy after their high-seas arrest by the French navy deny their charges on the grounds they are fishermen with guns, their lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:30:30 GMT)
Charleston lawyer pleads to domestic battery, cocaine charges
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Charleston lawyer Scott P. Mason pleaded no contest to domestic battery and cocaine possession in Kanawha Magistrate Court this week.Chief Kanawha County Magistrate Traci Carper-Strickland sentenced Mason to 30 days in jail, and suspen... (Sat, 25 Apr 2009 21:50:32 GMT)
Mumbai attacks defence 'nearly impossible': lawyer
The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a "nearly impossible" challenge. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:47:03 GMT)
Lacy Attorney Seeks Venue Change
BENTONVILLE — The attorney for capital murder defendant Brandon Eugene Lacy wants the case heard outside Benton County. Attorney Jay Saxton filed a motion Friday for a change of venue, claiming pre-trial publicity has made it impossible to find a fair and impartial jury. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:49:08 GMT)
D.C. lawyer suspended as ethics probe is pending
The D.C. Court of Appeals suspended a lawyer as the District’s legal ethics board investigates charges that she tried to inflate her winnings from a lawsuit. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:14:14 GMT)
Two seeking county attorney job
DULUTH — It may be only spring 2009, but the election in November 2010 was definitely in mind Thursday, as two candidates declared their intention to run for St. Louis County attorney. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 03:00:04 GMT)
Missouri attorney disbarred for investment scam
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) - An Independence attorney who used money from a murdered children's memorial fund to invest in his own company has been disbarred. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:17:10 GMT)
Mannatech, former CEO strike agreement with Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached an agreement that resolves the state’s enforcement actions against Coppell-based Mannatech Inc. and its former CEO, Samuel L. Caster. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:41:48 GMT)
Mumbai attacks defence 'nearly impossible': lawyer
The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in an Indian court poses a "nearly impossible" challenge. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:59:53 GMT)
Lawyer claims faulty evidence convicted man
HOUSTON (AP) - Faulty forensic evidence and false testimony led to a conviction of a 53-year-old Houston man serving life in prison for rape and robbery, his lawyer said Friday. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:49:27 GMT)
Local attorney held without bail after third OUI
MARBLEHEAD - A local attorney who has become familiar with both sides of the law will spend the weekend in jail following an arrest for operating under the influence Thursday in Marblehead. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:22:30 GMT)
Former county attorney dies
World-Herald News Service Dixon Adams practiced as a lawyer in Bellevue as it grew from a small town to the third-largest city in Nebraska before he retired in 2006. He also served as Sarpy County attorney for 20 years. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:43:07 GMT)
Lacy Attorney Seeks Venue Change
BENTONVILLE — The attorney for capital murder defendant Brandon Eugene Lacy wants the case heard outside Benton County. Attorney Jay Saxton filed a motion Friday for a change of venue, claiming pre-trial publicity has made it impossible to find a fair and impartial jury. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:04:48 GMT)
Attorney general may face fellow Republican in race
Birmingham attorney Lu ther Strange, who is well- connected in Republican circles, has said he is likely running for attorney general in 2010, an office some in the GOP wanted him to seek in 2006. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:05:42 GMT)
Attorney: Neurosurgeons had 'secret plan' to build own hospital
CHEYENNE -- Three Casper neurosurgeons had a "secret plan" to build their own hospital for 12 months before they resigned their privileges at Wyoming Medical Center, an attorney claimed Thursday in federal court. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:11:53 GMT)
Defense attorney requests lab probe
A local defense attorney is asking the San Diego Police Department to investigate a Riverside County laboratory that conducted forensic work on numerous local criminal cases. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:19:36 GMT)
Canyon News - Councilman Shriver Will Not Be Running For Attorney General
SANTA MONICA—Councilman Bobby Shriver announced on April 16 that he will not be running for attorney general in 2010. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 11:44:45 GMT)
Woman sues man she alleges was once her defense attorney
A woman who says the chief prosecuting attorney of Columbia County was once her defense attorney is suing him in federal court for trying to prosecute her. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 12:57:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Pirate Bay judge possibly biased
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 26 (UPI) -- The district court judge who presided over the Pirate Bay file-sharing case in Sweden possibly was biased due to copyright affiliations, a lawyer alleges. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 15:22:58 GMT)
Protect children from cyberspace: lawyer
WOMEN'S rights advocate lawyer Katrina Legarda urged all Quota International chapters all over the country last week to help in the advocacy of protecting the children of from the dangers of cyberspace. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:13:03 GMT)
Attorney General warns residents of scams
As unemployment rates across the state continue to rise, there's one line of work that's apparently booming: the scam industry. According to North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, his office has received reports of schemes that ask targets to pay a little money in order to make a lot of money. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:26:40 GMT)
Lawyer says Aerosmith to play Maui
WAILUKU, Hawaii, April 26 (UPI) -- The rock group Aerosmith has agreed to play a concert on the Hawaiian island of Maui as part of a class-action lawsuit settlement, a lawyer says. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:38:08 GMT)
U.S. attorney general seeks Europe's help to close Guantanamo
WASHINGTON It's more than just a tough sell for Attorney General Eric Holder this week to persuade European allies to accept Guantanamo detainees. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:39:45 GMT)
Defending Kasab is an uphill task, says lawyer
The lawyer for the only surviving suspected gunman of the Mumbai attacks believes defending his Pakistani client in a court poses a “nearly impossible” challenge. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:23:39 GMT)
Attorney general may face fellow Republican in race
Birmingham attorney Lu ther Strange, who is well- connected in Republican circles, has said he is likely run ning for attorney general in 2010, an office some in the GOP wanted him to seek in 2006. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:49:12 GMT)
Former lawyer bilked elderly clients of big sums of money
A disbarred former lawyer faces nearly five years in prison when he is sentenced in on Monday on charges that he bilked elderly clients out of hundreds of thousands of dollars as their health and finances withered away. (Sun, 26 Apr 2009 23:13:14 GMT)
Lawyer's drink-driving argument rejected
A Wanganui defence lawyer who fought a drink-driving conviction on grounds he was refused legal access when a police officer changed the wording of her instructions to take a breath test has lost his appeal. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:48:34 GMT)
Harassment: Lagos Lawyer Petitions IG, AG
A Lagos-based lawyer, Chief Morah Christian Ekwunoh, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mike Okiro, and other relevant stakeholders over an alleged harassment by the Police. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:12:13 GMT)
MT Attorney General working to get AirTEL customers refunds
Montana's Attorney General is still looking into the sudden shutdown of AirTEL Wireless and trying to get money back for its 10,000 customers in Montana. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:28:35 GMT)
New California fuel rule may violate NAFTA: lawyer
California's new low-carbon fuel rules may be a violation of NAFTA and World Trade Organization provisions because they would unfairly limit exports of crude from Canada's oil sands to the state, a prominent Canadian trade lawyer said Friday. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:44:06 GMT)
Two seeking county attorney job
DULUTH — It may be only spring 2009, but the election in November 2010 was definitely in mind Thursday, as two candidates declared their intention to run for St. Louis County attorney. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:45:54 GMT)
Annual dinner honors attorney and bank CEO
An attorney and a banker were honored Sunday at the Community Arts Center lounge, both bestowed the Gates of Jerusalem Award. The two recipients, Clifford Rieders and Ronald Walko, are assets to the community, according to Central Pennsylvania State of Israel Bonds Chairman Marvin Staiman. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:06:15 GMT)
Houston lawyer defends Pa. contract called 'pay to play'
Becoming a successful plaintiff lawyer today may require as much entrepreneurial acumen as legal skill, but critics of Houston’s Kenneth Bailey claim he has gone too far. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:08:59 GMT)
Power of attorney
The attorney defending accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff may be facing what appears to be mounting physical evidence, but John Salsberg has pulled off tough cases before. ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:29:57 GMT)
Mannatech, former CEO strike agreement with Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott reached an agreement that resolves the state’s enforcement actions against Coppell-based Mannatech Inc. and its former CEO, Samuel L. Caster. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 05:39:43 GMT)
Baltimore magazine honors attorney
BALTIMORE -- Michael A. Schollaert, an attorney with the Baltimore law firm of Ober-Kaler, has been selected for inclusion in "Super Lawyers-Rising Stars Edition 2009," a distinction given by Baltimore Magazine to only the top 2.5 percent of lawyers younger than 40. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:10:39 GMT)
Attorney General Eric Holder visits historic torture site in London during tour of Europe
LONDON - The Obama administration says it won't look backward in the debate over harsh interrogations. On Attorney General Eric Holder's first stop in Europe this week, he looked back centuries, visiting a historic torture site. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:33:37 GMT)
Lacy Attorney Seeks Venue Change
BENTONVILLE — The attorney for capital murder defendant Brandon Eugene Lacy wants the case heard outside Benton County. Attorney Jay Saxton filed a motion Friday for a change of venue, claiming pre-trial publicity has made it impossible to find a fair and impartial jury. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 07:34:09 GMT)
Missouri attorney disbarred for investment scam
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) - An Independence attorney who used money from a murdered children's memorial fund to invest in his own company has been disbarred. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:05:28 GMT)
New city attorney comes home to Hopewell
HOPEWELL — The new city attorney, Thomas Lacheney, has returned to the place where he spent most of his childhood and youth. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:16:47 GMT)
Nigeria: Harassment - Lagos Lawyer Petitions IG, AG
Lagos — A Lagos-based lawyer, Chief Morah Christian Ekwunoh, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mike Okiro, and other relevant stakeholders over an alleged harassment by the Police. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:35:11 GMT)
Former county attorney dies
World-Herald News Service Dixon Adams practiced as a lawyer in Bellevue as it grew from a small town to the third-largest city in Nebraska before he retired in 2006. He also served as Sarpy County attorney for 20 years. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:37:56 GMT)
Changes in Bensenville, Elk Grove Village leave lawyer who has fought O'Hare expansion in limbo
Now that Elk Grove Village no longer plans to fight the O'Hare expansion and Bensenville has a new president who wants to negotiate with Chicago, what's going to happen to Joe Karaganis? Karaganis, the lead lawyer against the expansion, says he plans to keep fighting the war he has fought for more than 20 years, to keep airport pollution and construction from hurting the people in the western ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:52:45 GMT)
Alleged armed robber hires Soldati as attorney
PORTSMOUTH and#8212; To defend himself against charges alleging he held a handgun to the neck of a friend to rob him of a diamond ring and cash, Andrew Young has hired a private attorney and is scheduled to appear before a judge next week. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:17:57 GMT)
Husband: Ex-Yukos lawyer freed from prison clinic
A former Yukos oil company lawyer who gave birth while serving a prison sentence for embezzlement and tax evasion was released along with her child from a prison hospital on Monday, her husband said. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:59:53 GMT)
Lee County attorney to talk with commissioners Tuesday about Stilwell e-mails
Lee County Attorney David Owen said late this morning that he plans to provide commissioners with guidance about whether pictures found on Manager... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:08:31 GMT)
Lawyer for Cambridge Bay murder suspect may quit over pay
The lawyer for a man charged with a triple homicide in Cambridge Bay says he may be forced to pull out of the case. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:19:58 GMT)
Landrieu will recommend Letten stay as U.S. Attorney
NEW ORLEANS - Senator Mary Landrieu said Monday that she will recommend that Jim Letten be retained as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:40:51 GMT)
Criminal defense lawyer charged with swindling firm out of $124,258
The 44-year-old lawyer for a Bloomington firm allegedly spent money on flowers, jewelry and personal trainers. He claimed he needed the money to defend himself in another civil case. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:48:57 GMT)
Husband: Ex-Yukos lawyer freed from prison clinic
MOSCOW - A former Yukos oil company lawyer who gave birth while serving a prison sentence for embezzlement and tax evasion was released along with her child from a prison... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:51:41 GMT)
Attorney may join Blagojevich team
CHICAGO | Ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich may add veteran criminal defense attorney Allan A. Ackerman to his team. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:19:06 GMT)
Israel lawyer wants another sentencing
NEW YORK - The judge who sentenced hedge fund swindler Samuel Israel III to 20 years in prison faced a conflict of interest and should have recused herself, Israel's lawyer argued yesterday before an appeals panel. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:44:39 GMT)
Fitzgerald Will Stay As Chicago's U.S. Attorney
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says corruption-busting prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald has agreed to stay on as U.S. attorney in Chicago. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:49:05 GMT)
Panel offers 4 recommendations for US attorney
Maine's two U.S. House members have submitted to President Obama the names of four recommended candidates for U.S. attorney. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:02:40 GMT)
Lawyer's conviction stays
A Wanganui defence lawyer who fought a drink-driving conviction on the grounds he was refused legal access when a police officer changed the wording of her instructions to take a breath test has lost his appeal. The Court of Appeal... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:13:47 GMT)
Wrongful dismissal cases spike during economic slump: lawyer
The troubled economy has meant a lot of work for a Winnipeg lawyer representing employees who feel they've been unfairly fired. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:29:36 GMT)
Fitzgerald to Stay On as U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who gave us the classic, "would make Lincoln roll over in his grave" line after Blago's arrest , is staying in Chicago. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin made the announcement in a letter addressed to Illinois Congressmen, saying, "...Patrick Fitzgerald has agreed to continue his service as U.S. attorney in the Northern District." Fitzgerald was confirmed in October ... (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:44:55 GMT)
Kivisto's attorney disputes findings of SemGroup examiner's report
The attorney for former SemGroup LP CEO and co-founder Tom Kivisto finally fired back Monday against parts of the April 15 U.S. examiner’s report that accused his client of misdeeds leading to the Tulsa company’s financial collapse and bankruptcy. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:47:12 GMT)
Ex-Yukos Lawyer Released
28 April 2009 The Moscow Times Former Yukos lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina, a mother of three whom supporters call a political prisoner, has been released from a prison hospital on parole, her husband said Monday. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:00:20 GMT)
THV Working For You At 6:30: Attorney General Talks About Car Warranty Calls
It's unsolicited, is the subject of hundreds of complaints from Arkansans and according to the Attorney General, it's a scam. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:19:16 GMT)
Lee County attorney to make ruling on whether e-mails pornographic
The Lee County attorney will advise county commissioners tonight on whether the sexually explicit messages County Manager Don Stilwell and others looked at were pornographic. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:19:42 GMT)
Craigslist killing suspect can’t afford lawyer
Court papers say Philip Markoff owes more than $130,000 in student loans and can’t afford a lawyer. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:25:47 GMT)
Suspect in Craigslist killing is broke, eligible for appointed attorney
BOSTON - Court papers say the medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist owes more than $130,000 in student loans and cannot afford an attorney. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:34:10 GMT)
Police: Teen burgled cars for lawyer money
JANESVILLE, Wis., April 27 (UPI) -- Police in Wisconsin allege a teenager burglarized cars to get money to help pay for a lawyer. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:47:26 GMT)
Atlanta lawyer to represent Megahed in deportation case
The family of Youssef Megahed has hired an Atlanta lawyer to represent him in his fight against deportation on terrorism charges. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:11:24 GMT)
Marc Dreier Will Plead Guilty to Charges on May 11, Lawyer Says
April 27 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the New York law firm founder charged with defrauding hedge funds, will plead guilty to federal charges on May 11, his lawyer said. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:52:00 GMT)
Court Papers: 'Craigslist' Suspect Can't Afford Attorney
The Boston University medical student accused of slaying a 25-year-old masseuse he met on Craigslist owes more than $130,000 in student loans and cannot afford an attorney, court papers said. (Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:28:29 GMT)
Court decision comforted Pratt - Lawyer
DYING billionaire Richard Pratt took great comfort from learning the criminal case against him had been dropped, his lawyer Leon Zwier said on Tuesday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:28:00 GMT)
Criminal defense lawyer charged with swindling Bloomington firm out of $124,258
The lawyer for a Bloomington firm allegedly paid for flowers, jewelry and personal trainers. He claimed he needed the cash to defend himself in another civil case. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:08:04 GMT)
Kashi defense attorney argues Chester Yeom died from neglect, not gunshot
Chris Clayhold, the attorney for Jimmy Massaki Kashi, says Yeom died from a bed sore (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:21:45 GMT)
Ex-soldier bragged about Iraqi rape, deaths: lawyer
A former U.S. soldier on trial in the gang rape of an Iraqi girl and the murder of her and her family in the war zone in 2006 was caught in a "perfect storm of insanity," his lawyer told a jury on Monday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:37:36 GMT)
New York lawyer Dreier to plead guilty: attorney
High-profile New York lawyer Marc Dreier will plead guilty next month to an indictment charging him with running an investment fraud in the hundreds of millions of dollars, his attorney said on Monday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:43:17 GMT)
Editorial: Tarrant County District Attorney Tim Curry, 1938-2009
Tim Curry's low profile might have drawn critics, but his management of the Tarrant County district attorney’s office served justice and taxpayers well. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:11:30 GMT)
Attorney General: No Opinion On Mayor's Theft Of Campaign Signs
LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel declined to issue an opinion Monday related to the Greenwood mayor's theft of campaign signs. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:17:58 GMT)
Lawyer To Plead Guilty To $700M Fraud
A prominent Manhattan lawyer accused in a $700 million fraud will plead guilty next month to all of the charges he faces, his attorney told a judge Monday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:30:04 GMT)
Lawyer, Socialite Astor's Son Stole Millions Intended for Charity, DA Says
In an opening statement lasting more than three hours, a New York prosecutor accused socialite Brooke Astor's son, Anthony Marshall, and a lawyer of "lining their own pockets" with $60 million that Astor had intended for her "crown jewels" -- charitable and cultural institutions such as the New York Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The head of the Manhattan DA's elder abuse ... (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:38:35 GMT)
Riverside County may shelve big projects, force district attorney to share space
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco may have to share his new headquarters with other county departments; residents in Hemet, Corona and Eastvale could wait for new health and child care centers; and prosecutors and public defenders might have to make do in cramped offices in the Southwest Justice Center. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:12:19 GMT)
Riverside County may shelve big projects, force district attorney to share space
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco may have to share his new headquarters with other county departments; residents in Hemet, Corona and Eastvale could wait for new health and child care centers; and prosecutors and public defenders might have to make do in cramped offices in the Southwest Justice Center. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:13:14 GMT)
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