Attorney News Apr 2009
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Mo. Attorney General Investigating Craigslist
Mo. Attorney General Chris Koster’s office confirmed Monday night that he is investigating Craigslist -- just less than a week after NBC Action News aired a hidden camera investigation exposing... (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:28:11 GMT)
Attacks intensify in L.A. city attorney race
New ads by Councilman Jack Weiss accuse attorney Carmen Trutanich of defending environmental polluters. They cost Weiss the backing of L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca. With nursery rhyme characters, giant inflatable rats and "high noon" debate challenges, it's getting hard to quibble with those who complain that the tone of the Los Angeles city attorney's race has gotten downright sophomoric. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:44:19 GMT)
State's attorney probes Stroger hiring scandal
State's attorney's office opens inquiry, county sources say Law enforcers are looking into the scandal surrounding Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's hiring of a troubled steakhouse busboy, whose brief county tenure sparked a patronage controversy that led Stroger to force the resignation of his cousin, the county's chief financial officer. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 03:58:08 GMT)
Markoff cannot afford own lawyer, filing says
The medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist has $130,000 in student loan debt and cannot afford to pay for his own lawyer, according to court papers. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:40:25 GMT)
Attorney defends SemGroup co-founder
An attorney for the co-founder of bankrupt energy trader SemGroup LP is blaming the company's failure on the cancellation of the company's credit line. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:30:30 GMT)
Dreier to Plead Guilty to All Charges, Attorney Says
Marc S. Dreier intends to plead guilty on May 11 to all counts in the indictment charging him with stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from hedge funds and individuals, his attorney said at a hearing on Monday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 07:01:59 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 07:33:18 GMT)
Lawyer in $700M fraud to plead guilty, att'y sez
Marc Dreier will plead guilty to all charges stemming from the $700 million investment fraud he is accused of carrying out, his lawyer said Monday. Defense lawyer Gerald Shargel said Dreier will enter the plea May 11. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:44:05 GMT)
Lawyer faces sanctions for fudging transcripts
Head of state disciplinary commission calls for his disbarment for deceptions An Illinois lawyer faces a three-year license suspension for several ethical violations, including falsifying his law-school transcripts, but the head of the state disciplinary commission does not believe the sanction is harsh enough. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:45:45 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier Will Plead Guilty to All Charges, Attorney Says
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the New York law firm founder accused of defrauding hedge funds, will plead guilty to federal charges including conspiracy and wire fraud next month, his lawyer said. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:56:24 GMT)
Deal approved with former Marquette city attorney
A settlement has been approved between Marquette and a former city attorney who tried to get her job back after being fired in 2005. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:00:42 GMT)
Former Barre attorney freed after fraud sentence
Former Barre bankruptcy attorney Joseph Palmisano is out of prison after serving a 15-year sentence for defrauding dozens of local investors of almost $8 million. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:16:07 GMT)
Lawyer faces sanctions for fudging law-school transcripts
Head of state disciplinary commission calls for his disbarment for deceptions An Illinois lawyer faces a three-year license suspension for several ethical violations, including falsifying his law-school transcripts, but the head of the state disciplinary commission does not believe the sanction is harsh enough. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:53:44 GMT)
Attorney: Ga. soldier who fled to Canada to plead guilty to desertion charge
SAVANNAH, Ga. - The attorney for a Georgia soldier says he will plead guilty to deserting the Army. A plea and sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Tuesday afternoon for Spc. Cliff Cornell, accused of fleeing to Canada in 2005 to avoid deploying to Iraq. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:18:56 GMT)
Demjanjuk's lawyer insists his client can't travel
A lawyer for alleged Nazi guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN'-yuk) says the government is wrong when it claims the 89-year-old is healthy enough to be travel. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:30:58 GMT)
John Demjanjuk's lawyer insists his client can't travel
CINCINNATI - A lawyer for alleged Nazi guard John Demjanjuk says the government is wrong when it claims the 89-year-old is healthy enough to be travel. The Justice Department... (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:13:36 GMT)
Britney Spears' ex-manager and lawyer ordered to stay away from singer
Britney Spears' ex-manager and an attorney who claimed she hired him should be ordered to stay away from the singer indefinitely, a lawyer for her father told a judge today. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:41:37 GMT)
Lawyer skeptical of charge in quadriplegic girl's death
UPDATED AT 3:05 P.M. — A lawyer for the adoptive mother of a 9-year-old Flint quadriplegic girl found dead last week said today he's skeptical about the murder charge levied against his client. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:48:48 GMT)
Attorney general report slams Maywood PD for abuse
A small police department that patrols two gritty cities engaged in widespread use of unlawful force and routinely lacked probable cause to justify arrests and searches, the state attorney general said Tuesday. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:16:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Murder charge against Mich mom excessive
A lawyer for a Michigan woman accused of killing her 9-year-old quadriplegic adopted daughter says a murder charge seems excessive. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:44:29 GMT)
Tulsa U.S. Attorney under medical care
U.S. Attorney David O'Meilia speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Attorney's Office back in January. A spokesman confirmed Tuesday that U.S. Attorney David O'Meilia is receiving medical care. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:52:11 GMT)
Bey IV's attorney argues unsuccessfully to ban public, press from preliminary
OAKLAND — An attorney representing Yusuf Bey IV, leader of the now-defunct Your Black Muslim Bakery, attempted Tuesday to ban the public from Bey IV's preliminary hearing on charges of kidnapping and torture. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:46:56 GMT)
U.S. Attorney O'Melia hospitalized
U.S. Attorney David O'Melia of Tulsa is hospitalized at an undisclosed location with a "serious" illness he contracted while traveling. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:06:05 GMT)
Prominent attorney appears before Memphis mayor grand jury
MEMPHIS - Prominent Memphis attorney Charles Carpenter appeared today before a federal grand jury investigating business dealings by Mayor Willie Herenton. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:10:00 GMT)
Astor Understood Will Changes Even With Dementia, Lawyer Says
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- Brooke Astor understood what she was doing, even with dementia, when she changed her will to leave $60 million to her only son rather than charity, her son’s lawyer said. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:11:35 GMT)
Lawyer skeptical of charge in quadriplegic girl's death
UPDATED AT 3:05 P.M. — A lawyer for the adoptive mother of a 9-year-old Flint quadriplegic girl found dead last week said today he's skeptical about the murder charge levied against his client. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:16:04 GMT)
Adoptive Mich. mom's lawyer to fight murder charge
A murder charge against the adoptive mother in the death of a 9-year-old quadriplegic girl seems excessive, her lawyer said Tuesday, predicting the case may change after the "shock value" of a body found stashed in storage wears off. (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:38:18 GMT)
Ann Arbor attorney foils a burglary attempt
Ann Arbor resident Bob Stevenson came face-to-face with a pair of young burglars today. It happened by chance as the local attorney was leaving his home on the city's west side at noon to head to his office. As he... (Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:55:17 GMT)
Assistant city attorney to start representing McLean Co.
BLOOMINGTON -- Assistant city attorney Hannah Eisner will be making the switch from city government to county government at the end of May. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:30:57 GMT)
Brooke Astor?s Charitable Giving Is Questioned by Son?s Lawyer
The philanthropist?s benevolence came under scrutiny in court, where a lawyer for her son argued that charity was not necessarily her top priority. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:15:57 GMT)
Strategies to Avoid Attorney Ethics Complaints and Survive a Probe
Attorney ethics can be complex and potentially dangerous to one's legal career. And a large majority of ethics grievances are filed against solo practitioners or lawyers at small law firms. Solo practitioner Brian J. Fruehling discusses why this might be the case. He also provides tips on how lawyers can avoid ethics problems and what to do if they face an ethics grievance. Fruehling's pointers ... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:23:32 GMT)
Tulsa attorney agrees to settle SemGroup insider information allegations
A Tulsa attorney has agreed to a settle charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that he used insider information to sell stock in SemGroup Energy Partners LP before the shares plunged last summer. Matthew J. Browne, a 56-year-old oil and gas attorney who worked for the Frederic Dorwart law firm, was accused by the SEC of cashing in his SemGroup Energy stock for more than $80,000 ... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:45:31 GMT)
Bey IV's attorney argues unsuccessfully to ban public, press from preliminary
OAKLAND — An attorney representing Yusuf Bey IV, leader of the now-defunct Your Black Muslim Bakery, attempted Tuesday to ban the public from Bey IV's preliminary hearing on charges of kidnapping and torture. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:16:57 GMT)
Tulsa U.S. Attorney improving, top assistant says
U.S. Attorney David O'Meilia is "improving significantly" but is still hospitalized after falling ill while in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, his top assistant said Tuesday night. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Woodward said he spoke on the telephone at about 5 p.m. Tuesday to O'Meilia and that O'Meilia is doing much better than he was. Click here to read the complete article at Tulsaworld. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:00:57 GMT)
Tulsa attorney agrees to settle SemGroup insider information allegations
A Tulsa attorney has agreed to a settle charges by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that he used insider information to sell stock in SemGroup Energy Partners LP before the shares plunged last summer. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:52:01 GMT)
Herenton allies appear at grand jury; attorney Carpenter, 2 others called
Prominent Memphis attorney Charles Carpenter appeared Tuesday before a federal grand jury investigating Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton's business dealings. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:15:54 GMT)
Lawyer hosting fundraiser for Castro
Mikal Watts, a major Democratic donor and trial lawyer whose dealings with Julián Castro became an issue early in this year's mayor's race, is holding a fundraiser tonight for the former councilman. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:33:57 GMT)
Lawyer volunteers for bikini show case
A LAWYER known for advocating environmental protection yesterday offered his services to the Cebu provincial government in prosecuting the organizers of the controversial bikini show at Sta. Fe town, Bantayan Island last Holy Week. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:59:25 GMT)
Doucet lawyer plays down import of forgotten letters
Fred Doucet, a long-time friend and aide to former prime minister Brian Mulroney, likely doesn't recall three mysterious letters he wrote about Airbus plane deliveries to Air Canada because they were ''mundane notes,'' Mr. Doucet's lawyer told the Oliphant inquiry yesterday. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:32:23 GMT)
Seven years jail for lawyer who stole from client
South-West lawyer Damien Brennan has been sentenced by the WA Supreme Court to seven and a half years jail for 70 counts of stealing and one of attempted fraud involving millions of dollars from forme (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:40:00 GMT)
Henderson city attorney reflects on tenure
In 1983, Henderson had a population of a little more than 30,000, a new housing development named Green Valley was just getting underway and a young lawyer named Shauna Hughes was appointed as Henderson City Attorney. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:52:52 GMT)
Apple CEO stays home; attorney makes case for demolishing Woodside home
Steve Jobs stayed home Tuesday night, leaving his attorney to make the case to the Woodside Town Council that he should be allowed to demolish his historic 14-bedroom house and build a new one. On Tuesday, Jobs' legal team returned to the town council with detailed cost projections prepared by consultants. The restoration would cost $13.3 million, they said '” $5.1 million more than the new home. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:54:39 GMT)
Attorney defends SemGroup co-founder
TULSA, Okla. (AP) - An attorney for the co-founder of bankrupt energy trader SemGroup LP is blaming the company's failure on the cancellation of the company's credit line. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:03:55 GMT)
Manhattan District Attorney candidate Leslie Crocker Snyder urges women voters to support her
Urging women to unite behind her, Manhattan district attorney contender Leslie Crocker Snyder bemoaned the "old boys' club" and accused women of failing to champion female political candidates. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:06:27 GMT)
BISMARCK: Purdon a candidate for U.S. attorney
A Bismarck attorney has confirmed that the North Dakota congressional delegation has submitted his name to the White House for consideration to be the next U.S. Attorney for the state. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:41:43 GMT)
N.D. attorney general called for jury duty
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has been summoned for jury duty next month, and he says it would be an honor to be picked to hear a case. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:42:24 GMT)
FARGO: U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley taking post with Noridian
Drew Wrigley, the U.S. attorney for North Dakota, is resigning in August to take a vice president post with a Fargo-based company that handles Medicare administration. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:43:44 GMT)
Demjanjuk’s lawyer says government wrong
CINCINNATI — A lawyer for John Demjanjuk says the government is wrong in claiming that the 89-year-old alleged death camp guard is healthy enough to travel. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:25:58 GMT)
School Board votes to keep its longtime attorney
The School Board voted Tuesday to keep longtime attorney Beverly Morris, ending a quest by two board members to hire a full-time staff attorney. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:33:08 GMT)
Ky. Attorney General Announces New Web Site
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Prosecutors and police officers will have a new tool to help them go after drunken drivers. Attorney General Jack Conway has announced a new traffic safety Web site for authorities to use when prosecuting drunken drivers and other serious traffic offenses. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:01:21 GMT)
Ask a Lawyer Day set for Saturday at Salisbury Mall
The Rowan County Bar Association is sponsoring an "Ask a Lawyer Day" Saturday at the Salisbury Mall. This event is, in part, to commemorate "Law Da ... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:16:55 GMT)
FBI raids office of indicted Allentown lawyer
The FBI is searching the office of an Allentown lawyer charged with tax and charity fraud. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:39:06 GMT)
Pufferfish toxin suspect's lawyer says rights were violated
ROCKFORD – The lawyer for a Lake in the Hills man accused of having vials of a lethal toxin with no known antidote said his client's rights were violated during an interrogation 2 1/2 hours long without legal counsel or bathroom privileges. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:52:45 GMT)
Britney Spears' Former Manager, Lawyer Hit With Restraining Orders
Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lutfi and former lawyer Jon Eardley were ordered by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to stay away from the singer for three years. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:17:35 GMT)
Lawyer suing Sears over ad guarantee
NEW YORK, April 29 (UPI) -- A New York lawyer says he is suing Sears because the department store chain allegedly did not honor its advertised practice of matching competitors' prices. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:17:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Jobs not 'strong enough' for town meeting
Apple CEO Steve Jobs was still not feeling well enough Tuesday to sit through a lengthy town council meeting over the fate of his Woodside, Calif., mansion, according to his lawyer. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:14:57 GMT)
Buckingham's bipolar disorder may lead to appeal: lawyer
A lawyer representing a notorious St. John's doctor suggested Wednesday that Sean Buckingham's mental health may have been responsible for drug trafficking and sexual assaults. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:45:06 GMT)
Deputy objects to giving phone records to Casey Anthony's attorney
Orange County Deputy Richard Cain joined others who don't want to turn over cell phone records to Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, according to paperwork filed in this morning. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:49:12 GMT)
Chris Brown's Lawyer Wants Rihanna Case Dismissed
Chris Brown's lawyer says he wants the Rihanna case dismissed because of leaks. (In February, Los Angeles police launched an internal investigation to determine who released a picture that shows a bruised and battered Rihanna the night of the Feb. 8 attack.) "The leaks can form the basis for a motion to dismiss the case in regards to outrageous governmental misconduct," attorney Mark Geragos ... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:22:00 GMT)
Chris Brown's Attorney Wants Case Dismissed
The attorney representing Chris Brown in his felony assault case requested additional time for discovery and told reporters that he thinks the case should be dismissed entirely. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:47:25 GMT)
Attorney fights fine in Cumbee case
WOODSTOCK – A judge will announce June 3 whether she'll overturn a $1,000 fine she levied against a Woodstock attorney. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:52:35 GMT)
Attorney in 2007 tuberculosis scare sues CDC
ATLANTA - The Atlanta attorney at the center of an international health scare two years ago is suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, claiming it invaded his... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:58:40 GMT)
Paso Robles attorney sentenced to jail for shooting at repo men
A Paso Robles attorney was sentenced to jail this week after being convicted of three criminal charg (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:00:15 GMT)
Attorney plans to run for judge position
An Oneida County attorney has said he plans to run for the county Surrogate Court judge position, which is up for election this fall. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:04:33 GMT)
Attorney in 2007 tuberculosis scare sues CDC
ATLANTA—The Atlanta attorney at the center of an international health scare two years ago is suing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, claiming it invaded his privacy. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:36:47 GMT)
Strategies to Avoid Attorney Ethics Complaints and Survive a Probe
Attorney ethics can be complex and potentially dangerous to one's legal career. And a large majority of ethics grievances are filed against solo practitioners or lawyers at small law firms. Solo practitioner Brian J. Fruehling discusses why this might be the case. He also provides tips on how lawyers can avoid ethics problems and what to do if they face an ethics grievance. Fruehling's pointers ... (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:38:20 GMT)
Attorney in 2007 tuberculosis scare sues CDC
The Atlanta attorney who caused an international health scare when he flew to Europe for his wedding even though he was infected with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis is suing federal health officials, claiming they invaded his privacy. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:47:55 GMT)
Atlanta city attorney steps down
Atlanta City Attorney Elizabeth Chandler has resigned and is headed to the private sector. (ABG) (MIR) (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:06:44 GMT)
Kidney—for—sale trial: Lawyer says middleman was inconsistent
SINGAPORE: The main players who brokered an illegal kidney—for—sale transaction involving retail magnate Tang Wee Sung were a doctor and medical concierge Wang Chin Seng, defence lawyer Subhas Anandan charged on Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:33:31 GMT)
Kidney-for-sale trial: Lawyer says middleman was inconsistent
SINGAPORE: The main players who brokered an illegal kidney-for-sale transaction involving retail magnate Tang Wee Sung were a doctor and medical concierge Wang Chin Seng, defence lawyer Subhas Anandan charged on Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:41:45 GMT)
FBI searches office of lawyer in hotel murder-suicide case
FBI agents on Wednesday searched the law office of William Parente, the lawyer who killed his wife and two daughters before committing suicide April 19 in Maryland. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:56:39 GMT)
Officer denied promotion because of political clout, attorney claims
Ron O’Neill's attorney claims the detective-lieutenant who retired in September 2006 was denied a promotion in favor of a less-qualified candidate because the latter officer campaigned for the local Democratic Party. (Wed, 29 Apr 2009 23:58:21 GMT)
Attorney in 2007 tuberculosis scare sues CDC
An Atlanta attorney at the center of an international health scare when he flew to Europe for his wedding even though he was infected with a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis is suing federal health officials, claiming they invaded his privacy. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:36:08 GMT)
Lawyer urges caution over anti-bikie laws
TOOWOOMBA criminal defence lawyer Nathan Bouchier has urged the State Government to move slowly with its new anti-bikie laws. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:54:25 GMT)
Pender lawyer Kevin Strickland disbarred, investigated
A Pender County lawyer has been disbarred and remains under investigation amid allegations he misused more than $1.6 million in client funds, according to court documents. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:37:15 GMT)
Facebook privacy executive considering run for California attorney general in 2010
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The chief privacy officer of networking Web site Facebook says he's considering running to be California's attorney general in 2010. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:12:28 GMT)
Man arrested for threatening Garfield county attorney
Misdemeanor charges were filed against a Garfield County man Wednesday for allegedly threatening County Attorney Barry Huntington in a phone message. The 41-year-old Escalante man called and left a message on Huntington's office phone on the night of April 26 and "there were expletives every (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:13:18 GMT)
Longtime prosecutor Abe Laeser retires from Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
Abraham Laeser didn't really want to be a prosecutor. He signed on with the Miami-Dade state attorney's office after law school for the experience. His career ambition was to go into private practice, where he could make some real money. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:34:54 GMT)
Former Attorney's 'Sporadic' Economic Support Results in Small Share of Marital Property
A disbarred attorney who provided "limited, sporadic, unreliable and inconsistent" support to the "economic partnership" of a 17-year marriage should receive only 35 percent of the couple's property, a New York judge has ruled. Marc Glassberg testified he "never netted more than $30,000 annually in earnings as an attorney," except in one instance, where he may have cleared $100,000 due to a ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:38:40 GMT)
Staff Attorney's $10 Million Lawsuit Proceeds Against Discipline Committee
An attorney who was fired after working six years as a staff lawyer at a New York court's disciplinary committee may proceed with a $10 million damage lawsuit that she was discharged in retaliation for claiming her superiors were "whitewashing" cases, a federal judge ruled Monday. However, the judge threw out the attorney's claim that she had been fired because she is black, in ruling on a ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:39:00 GMT)
Charges against woman who wrote Vick's lawyer may be dropped
NORFOLK An animal-rights activist charged with sending a red-stained threatening letter to the family of Michael Vick's lawyer will have the charge dismissed if she remains on good behavior for six months. Stephanie Hyde of Baldwinsville, N.Y., was charged in January with mailing a threatening communication, a felony that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:39:51 GMT)
Mehserle's lawyer seeks to have district attorney removed from case
The attorney for a former BART police officer accused of murdering an unarmed passenger on New Year's Day has filed a motion seeking to have Alameda County District Attorney Tom Orloff removed from the case. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:07:28 GMT)
Apple CEO Steve Jobs stays home; attorney makes case for demolishing Woodside home
Steve Jobs stayed home Tuesday night, leaving his attorney to make the case to the Woodside Town Council that he should be allowed to demolish his historic 14-bedroom house and build a new one. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:07:38 GMT)
Chris Brown's Attorney Wants Case Dismissed
Mark Geragos, the attorney representing Chris Brown in his felony assault case, told reporters outside of a Los Angeles courthouse on Wednesday morning (April 29) that he wants the case dismissed entirely, due to high-level leaks in the investigation. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:47:12 GMT)
Lawyer in TB scare sues CDC
An Atlanta lawyer whose tuberculosis case caused an international health scare has sued the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for invasion of privacy. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 05:28:08 GMT)
Chris Brown's Lawyer May Want Rihanna Case Dismissed
On Wednesday, L.A. Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg granted Chris Brown's lawyer a delay in the Rihanna assault case (Brown was not present). Attorney Mark Geragos says he plans to file motions at court involving police discipline records -- which suggests he will seek dismissal of the case because of police leaks in the investigation. (In February, Los Angeles police launched an ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:01:47 GMT)
Longtime prosecutor Abe Laeser retires from Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
Abraham Laeser didn't really want to be a prosecutor. He signed on with the Miami-Dade state attorney's office after law school for the experience. His career ambition was to go into private practice, where he could make some real money. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:09:41 GMT)
Lawyer in 2007 TB scare sues CDC
A Georgia, lawyer whose bout with tuberculosis caused an international health scare, sued the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for invasion of privacy. Andrew Speaker alleges that the CDC released sensitive information about him, harming his reputation and ruining his new marriage. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:32:57 GMT)
Lozada lawyer confident raps won’t prosper
Whistleblower Rodolfo Lozada’s lawyer is confident that the perjury case which landed his client in detention will be dismissed. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:34:28 GMT)
Attorney illness halts trial
Further testimony in the murder trial of a Nixa man was cancel ed Wednesday morning, after the defendant's lead attorney reported he'd come down with a virus. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:35:36 GMT)
Agents raid offices of slay-spree lawyer William Parente
FBI agents investigating whether a Manhattan lawyer's methodical murder-suicide rampage stemmed from a failed financial scam pulled 37 boxes of evidence from his office Wednesday. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:19:11 GMT)
Attorney fees critiqued: Use of different lawyers to handle matters questioned
Questions about a bill for $4,200 in attorney’s fees expanded into a discussion Tuesday night over McComb Mayor Zach Patterson’s decision to hire lawyers to represent the city in different legal matters. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:20:28 GMT)
Havranek named Ulster County Attorney
KINGSTON – With the just announced resignation of Ulster County government attorney Joshua Koplovitz, Ulster County Executive Michael Hein Wednesday named first assistant county attorney Beatrice Havranek to fill the top spot providing legal counsel to the county. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:09:40 GMT)
Chris Brown Lawyer Wants Case Dismissed
Chris Brown’s lawyer says he wants the assault case against the singer dismissed. Brown was arrested back in February after an alleged attack on his then girlfriend Rihanna. Attorney... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:35:54 GMT)
Lawyer dies in Kailua shooting
A client of a criminal defense lawyer sought refuge Tuesday night at his Kailua house from her ex-boyfriend, against whom she and the attorney had restraining orders. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:44:20 GMT)
Attorney files motion to rule for county in bidding lawsuit
Washington County Attorney George Butler Jr. filed a motion Wednesday to rule in the county's favor over a lawsuit filed last week by lawyer Jim Rose III concerning construction contracts for the courthouse parking deck and other projects. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:36:32 GMT)
NY Attorney General To Make Announcement In NY Pension Probe
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will announce a new development Thursday in his probe into alleged kickbacks involving the state's pension fund. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:56:23 GMT)
Craigslist To Meet With Illinois Attorney General
Craigslist is not on law enforcement's good side at the moment; its erotic services section has come under fire from all sorts of people following the attacks in Boston. But it looks like the lines of communication are still open, at least, as Craigslist representatives will soon meet with Illinois's attorney general. This won't be the first time the two sides have gotten together. In ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:04:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Accused 'Craigslist Killer's' Wedding Is Off
A lawyer for the fiancee of accused 'Craigslist Killer' Philip Markoff says the couple's summer wedding is being 'dismantled.' (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:22:40 GMT)
City attorney’s wife dies after being struck by school bus
SOUTH BEND –The wife of South Bend’s city attorney was killed Thursday morning when she was struck by a school bus. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:02:36 GMT)
Chrysler Lead Lawyer Called Best Able to Cut Deal (Update1)
April 30 (Bloomberg) -- The lawyer behind Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy is a “brilliant” strategist who is the most qualified person to cut a deal with the automaker’s holdout lenders, said attorneys who work with Corrine Ball regularly. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:56:35 GMT)
Anderson County lawyer, former judge, censured
KNOXVILLE - An Anderson County lawyer has been publicly censured by the Board of Professional Responsibility of the Tennessee Supreme Court. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:03:39 GMT)
Florida lawyer disbarred for sex with client
A lawyer who let a female client work off her fee through sex has been disbarred by the Florida Supreme Court. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:12:09 GMT)
Attorney found dead in DC law firm
WASHINGTON (AP) - An attorney has been found dead in an apparent suicide at a Washington law firm. The Atlanta-based firm Kilpatrick Stockton LLP confirms an attorney died Thursday. In a statement, Co-Managing Partner Bill Dorris says it's inappropriate for the firm to comment further at this time. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:16:42 GMT)
Attorney found dead in DC law firm
Associated Press - April 30, 2009 2:05 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - An attorney has been found dead in an apparent suicide at a Washington law firm. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:17:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Madoff brother demands $500,000 license fee
Bernard Madoff's brother demanded a $500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler's firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said on Thursday. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 18:21:30 GMT)
Attorney Decries Kan. Ed Cuts, Wants Court Action
An attorney who won a school finance lawsuit against the state of Kansas says legislators are headed toward violating state Supreme Court orders. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:08:04 GMT)
Madoff brother demands US$500,000 license fee: trustee lawyer
Bernard Madoff’s brother demanded a US$500,000 licensing fee for part of the market-making unit of the swindler’s firm being sold at auction, a lawyer for the trustee winding down the company said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:25:18 GMT)
Chris Brown's Attorney Hoping to Get Case Dismissed
Chris Brown's attorney hopes the beating case against his client will be thrown out because of the picture of Rihanna that leaked before charges were filed. Attorney Mark Geragos says that if police were involved in leaking the pictures, he will seek ... (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:41:22 GMT)
Deputy exec becoming Ulster County attorney
KINGSTON — Beatrice Havranek will become the first woman to hold the position of Ulster County attorney. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:58:30 GMT)
Attorney: Bank of America employees aided Agape fraud
Manhattan attorney Jacob Zamansky has filed an amended lawsuit against the Bank of America, charging that it breached its ‘know your customer’ obligations by allowing a convicted felon to manage millions through about two dozen BofA accounts. Zamansky, of Zamansky & Associates, claims that the bank “aided and abetted, encouraged, and rendered substantial assistance” to the [...] (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:03:59 GMT)
Chrysler Lead Lawyer Called Best Able to Cut Deal (Update2)
April 30 (Bloomberg) -- The lawyer behind Chrysler LLC’s bankruptcy is a “brilliant” strategist who is the most qualified person to cut a deal with the automaker’s holdout lenders, said attorneys who work with Corinne Ball regularly. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:56:20 GMT)
Attorney who served in Clinton administration found dead in apparent suicide in DC law firm
WASHINGTON - An attorney who served in the Clinton administration was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide at his Washington law office. Kilpatrick Stockton LLP, an Atlanta-based firm, confirmed in a statement that attorney Mark Levy had died. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:57:37 GMT)
U.S. lawyer hopeful on Sudan Gitmo detainees
Two Sudanese detainees facing military trials in Guantanamo Bay are "good candidates for repatriation," a U.S. military lawyer who represents one of them said in Khartoum Thursday. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:21 GMT)
Clinton-Era Attorney Found Dead in Apparent Suicide
The Atlanta-based firm Kilpatrick Stockton LLP says attorney Mark Levy, who served as deputy assistant attorney general in the Department of Justice between 1993 and 1995, died Thursday. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:20:56 GMT)
Author-attorney Louis Auchincloss says socialite Brooke Astor didn't recognize him in 2001
NEW YORK - They had been friends for 60 years, but socialite and philanthropist Brooke Astor had no idea who Louis Auchincloss was when they met at a luncheon in 2001, the author-attorney testified Thursday. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:27:50 GMT)
Stanford attempts to surrender in Texas: lawyer
Allen Stanford, the Texas billionaire facing civil fraud charges, attempted to turn himself in at the federal courthouse in Houston on Thursday, but was turned away because there is no warrant for his arrest, his lawyer said. (Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:43:50 GMT)
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