Attorney News May 2009
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Weiss says Trutanich would bring conflicts of interest to city attorney's office
He points to a Supreme Court ruling in which an entire city attorney's office was barred from a case because its leader had represented the defendant. Trutanich campaign calls the argument 'absurd.' In his campaign for Los Angeles city attorney, Westside Councilman Jack Weiss says that taxpayers could be forced to pay thousands of dollars in legal fees if they elect his opponent, defense lawyer ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:23:22 GMT)
Chrysler Secured Lenders Will File Secrecy Request, Lawyer Says
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler LLC secured lenders who oppose a bankruptcy plan to sell most of the carmaker’s assets to an entity managed by Fiat SpA will ask today that their names be kept secret because some received death threats, their lawyer said. (Tue, 05 May 2009 04:33:57 GMT)
Laos mum-to-be denied UK lawyer
A pregnant Briton facing a possible death sentence in Laos is reportedly refused access to a UK lawyer. (Tue, 05 May 2009 05:03:18 GMT)
Laos: UK Lawyer 'in the dark' over pregnant woman
A British lawyer said Tuesday she was "left in the dark" over the case of a fellow Briton who is pregnant and facing a possible death sentence in Laos over a drugs charge. (Tue, 05 May 2009 06:05:57 GMT)
UK lawyer 'in the dark' over woman nabbed in Laos
A lawyer said Tuesday she was "left in the dark" over the case of a fellow Briton who is pregnant and facing a possible death sentence in Laos over a drugs charge. (Tue, 05 May 2009 06:18:30 GMT)
Berlusconi’s Wife Chooses Lawyer for Separation, La Stampa Says
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Veronica Lario Berlusconi has chosen lawyer Maria Cristina Morelli to represent her as she moves to separate, and eventually divorce, from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, daily La Stampa reported, citing the lawyer. (Tue, 05 May 2009 06:37:41 GMT)
Attorney General Promises Judges a New Day at DOJ
In his first confab with the nation's chief federal district judges, Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. pledged to raise the bar of professionalism in the Justice Department, acknowledging that current procedure for reviewing complaints against attorneys was too slow and opaque. (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:02:55 GMT)
Life is a trial for Chinese lawyer
Gao Zhisheng, once officially honored for his work, grew bolder in taking on officials. The secret police are thought to have him. For the family of Gao Zhisheng, a maverick lawyer under house arrest for years after confronting the Communist Party head-on, security was so tight that police sometimes sat in the bedroom of their Beijing apartment, insisting the lights remain on all night so they ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 07:11:53 GMT)
SC attorney general making Craigslist announcement
South Carolina's top prosecutor is calling on Craigslist to take down ads about prostitution. Attorney General Henry McMaster is in Anderson Tuesday to make an announcement about the classified ad Web site. (Tue, 05 May 2009 08:39:19 GMT)
Trial begins in shooting death of defense attorney
A Glendale man went on trial Monday in Maricopa County Superior Court for the 2004 shooting death of a defense attorney who took a bullet intended for someone else. (Tue, 05 May 2009 08:39:40 GMT)
Conn. attorney give probation for tax evasion
A Connecticut federal judge has sentenced a New London attorney to two years of probation for tax evasion. (Tue, 05 May 2009 10:18:29 GMT)
2nd UPDATE: Zimbabwe Detains 18 Activists For Plot - Lawyer
(Adds details on activists.) HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Eighteen leading activists, including human rights campaigner Jestina Mukoko, were detained Tuesday on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe, their lawyer said. (Tue, 05 May 2009 11:13:18 GMT)
Real estate lawyer disbarred
Charlotte real estate lawyer Victoria Sprouse, who was convicted last month in one of Mecklenburg's largest mortgage fraud cases, has been disbarred. (Tue, 05 May 2009 11:41:47 GMT)
Chrysler Secured Lenders Will File Secrecy Request, Lawyer Says
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler LLC secured lenders who oppose a bankruptcy plan to sell most of the carmaker’s assets to an entity managed by Fiat SpA will ask today that their names be kept secret because some received death threats, their lawyer said. (Tue, 05 May 2009 11:41:58 GMT)
Report: Deval Patrick Next U.S. Attorney?
Will Gov. Deval Patrick replace Michael Sullivan as the new U.S. Attorney in Massachusetts? (Tue, 05 May 2009 12:10:09 GMT)
Attorney claims Powerball jackpot for D.C. winner
The attorney for an 82-year-old southeast Washington man has claimed the $144 million Powerball lottery jackpot for his client. (Tue, 05 May 2009 12:21:29 GMT)
Ex-Afghan Attorney General sings up for presidential elections
Former Attorney General of Afghanistan Abdul Jabbar Sabit on Tuesday registered his name with the country's Independent Election Commission (IEC) to contest the upcoming polls set for August 20. Sabit, dismissed by President Hamid Karzai last year after he announced to compete in the presidential election, is the fourth presidential aspirants have registered for the race since inception of ... (Tue, 05 May 2009 12:25:26 GMT)
Berlusconi’s Wife Chooses Englaro Family Lawyer for Separation
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- Veronica Lario Berlusconi has hired a Milan lawyer known for her work in a euthanasia case to represent her as she seeks to divorce Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi after 19 years of marriage. (Tue, 05 May 2009 13:22:38 GMT)
William Hochul nominated for U.S. Attorney for WNY
William J. Hochul Jr., who prosecuted the Lackawanna Six, notorious street gang leader Donald "Sly" Green and leaders of Laborers Local 91, today was recommended by Sen. Charles E. Schumer to be the next U.S. attorney for Western New York. (Tue, 05 May 2009 16:05:32 GMT)
Pregnant Briton denied lawyer visit in Laos, rights group says
A pregnant British woman jailed in Laos was denied access to a British lawyer who flew out to meet her, a human rights group said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 May 2009 18:29:53 GMT)
Lawyer for Demjanjuk says he's asking Supreme Court to stop his deportation
CLEVELAND - A lawyer for alleged death camp guard John Demjanjuk (dem-YAHN'-yuk) says he has sent the U.S. Supreme Court a request to halt the deportation of the 89-year-old Ohio man. (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:12:30 GMT)
Cincy lawyer: Brunner owes me $49K
A Republican lawyer has sued Ohio's elections chief, alleging he was shorted $49,000 for work he did for the state after newly elected Democrats fired him. (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:17:47 GMT)
Zambry's appointment unconstitutional: Lawyer
(Bernama) - A lawyer for Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin argued in the High Court here today that Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir's appointment as Perak Menteri Besar on 6 Feb was unconstitutional. (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:24:13 GMT)
OCEANSIDE: Attorney says seven Tri-City administrators fired
OCEANSIDE ---- Seven Tri-City Medical Center administrators who were placed on paid leave by the hospital in December were fired from their posts last week, the group's attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:33:38 GMT)
Grass Valley Attorney Accused Of Fraud
A Grass Valley attorney and real estate broker has pleaded not guilty to funneling $20 million from investors to housing developers. (Tue, 05 May 2009 19:45:37 GMT)
Attorney: 'substantial' settlement reached in Ala. woman's death
The attorney for the parents of an Alabama woman found murdered while in Knoxville on a business trip says Tuesday they've reached a "substantial settlement" in their lawsuit. (Tue, 05 May 2009 20:10:13 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Says Trooper Justified In Shooting
Trooper Daniel Worcester fired two shots at a vehicle that rammed his cruiser, an action the state attorney general determined was justified. (Tue, 05 May 2009 22:26:32 GMT)
Attorney: Wrong man held in son's death
The attorney for a Northbrook man charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing of his son alleged today that Northbrook police rushed to judgment in the case and the person responsible for the death has not yet been found. Northbrook police denied the attorney's allegations. Hyungseok Koh, 56, was charged April 17 in the death of his son, Paul, 22, who was found stabbed multiple times in the ... (Wed, 06 May 2009 00:22:10 GMT)
Attorney says teacher in sex case did not pursue male student
Farmington » A Bountiful Junior High teacher charged with having sex with a 13-year-old male student did not “pursue” the boy, her attorney told news reporters Tuesday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 00:28:28 GMT)
Utah Attorney General's Office petitioning state Supreme Court decision
The Utah Attorney General's Office is petitioning a recent state Supreme Court decision that overturned the conviction of a... (Wed, 06 May 2009 00:44:37 GMT)
Fix Keelty mistakes, says Haneef lawyer
THE lawyer for former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef says the resignation of Australia's top cop should be seized as an opportunity to correct mistakes committed on his watch. (Wed, 06 May 2009 01:23:00 GMT)
Key councilman takes D.C. attorney general to task
D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles’ crusade against special education lawyers and his hardball negotiations with the city’s unions are drawing fire from the chairman of the D.C. Council’s judiciary committee. (Wed, 06 May 2009 01:27:43 GMT)
Haneef lawyer slams Keelty's work
A lawyer involved in the Mohammed Haneef case has slammed Mick Keelty's time at the head of the AFP as 'an organisational disaster'. (Wed, 06 May 2009 02:28:52 GMT)
Haneef lawyer slams Keelty's work
A lawyer involved in the Mohammed Haneef case has criticised Mick Keelty's reign over the AFP as 'an organisational disaster'. (Wed, 06 May 2009 02:30:55 GMT)
Lawyer to probe memberships paid for by Sask leadership candidate campaign
REGINA - Saskatchewan New Democrats have asked a lawyer to look into a membership kerfuffle involving a leadership campaign. (Wed, 06 May 2009 02:32:00 GMT)
Fraternity attorney requests action from Penn State
The attorney for the owners of the former Phi Delta Theta fraternity house filed a request Friday asking Penn State to "admit or deny" his findings that all interested parties in property's deed have been dead for at least 25 years. (Wed, 06 May 2009 02:42:24 GMT)
Alabama Attorney General Alerts Public to Swine Flu Scam
THIS IS A NEWS RELEASE FROM THE ALABAMA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. (MONTGOMERY)-Attorney General Troy King and the Better Business Bureau are warning consumers about (Wed, 06 May 2009 03:01:07 GMT)
City council split over request of $7,500 for outside attorney
MIDDLETOWN — Some members of the Common Council want to know why others asked for money to pay for an attorney. (Wed, 06 May 2009 03:15:31 GMT)
Disbarred Lawyer Who Stole $130,000 Gets 3 to 9 Years in Prison
A former New York lawyer who admitted stealing $130,000 from her client escrow account to finance a gambling addiction was sentenced last week to three to nine years in prison. Disbarred in 2007, Arelia Taveras admitted taking the money in two videotaped statements, including an apology she posted on YouTube. She pleaded guilty to five counts of grand larceny and one count of offering a false ... (Wed, 06 May 2009 03:24:33 GMT)
Malaysian Activist Arrested Over Political Showdown - Lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP)--A Malaysian activist has been arrested for sedition after organizing protests over the government's bid to wrest control of a northern state, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 03:26:22 GMT)
Iowa attorney general probes
A probe into a crash involving an off-duty Fort Dodge police officer has been turned over to Iowa's attorney general. Webster County Attorney Tim Schott said the case involving officer Galen Hindt has been transferred from the Webster County Attorney's office. (Wed, 06 May 2009 04:13:38 GMT)
Attorney: Players weren't home
PHILIPSBURG — The four Penn State football players who live at 4103 Nittany Apartments weren't home when police responded to a call for a loud party and saw marijuana in the kitchen, says attorney Tony De Boef. (Wed, 06 May 2009 04:39:41 GMT)
Haneef case not the reason for Keelty resignation: Attorney-General
The Federal Attorney-General Robert McClelland has rejected suggestions the investigation into Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef was to blame for the Australian Federal Police Commissioner Mick Keelty's resignation today. (Wed, 06 May 2009 06:08:48 GMT)
Former Lawyer Faces Shoplifting Charges At Nordstrom
Three years ago, former lawyer Elizabeth Zembko was sentenced to 15 months in prison for stealing money from her elderly clients, then using the money to go on lavish shopping sprees. She also forfeited her law license. (Wed, 06 May 2009 07:23:23 GMT)
MAGISTRATE DISAPPOINTED WITH LAWYER FOR DRUNK DRIVING
KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- A lawyer who pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol was today reprimanded by Magistrate Zura Syazween Hamizan for not complying with the law despite having knowledge in the field. (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:12:11 GMT)
Conn. attorney give probation for tax evasion
Associated Press NEW HAVEN - A Connecticut federal judge has sentenced a New London attorney to two years of probation for tax evasion. (Wed, 06 May 2009 08:33:47 GMT)
Zimbabwe activists to be freed Wednesday -lawyer
Source: Reuters HARARE, May 6 (Reuters) - Eighteen Zimbabwean opposition activists detained in jail and facing terrorism charges will be released on bail on Wednesday, a defence lawyer said. "The attorney- ... (Wed, 06 May 2009 09:01:27 GMT)
Iran stays execution of two juveniles: lawyer
Iran has ordered a stay of execution for two young convicts sentenced to death for crimes committed before they reached the age of 18, their lawyer told AFP on Wednesday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 09:26:47 GMT)
Zimbabwe activists to be freed Wednesday: lawyer
Eighteen Zimbabwean opposition activists detained last year and in jail facing terrorism charges will be released on bail on Wednesday, a defense lawyer said. (Wed, 06 May 2009 09:38:40 GMT)
Eastpointe city attorney, council go separate ways
After more than 30 years of writing zoning laws, battling adult theater owners and negotiating labor contracts, Eastpointe City Attorney Robert Hribar and the City Council are going their separate ways. (Wed, 06 May 2009 09:43:40 GMT)
2nd UPDATE: Deal Reached To Bail Zimbabwean Activists -Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Zimbabwe prosecutors have agreed that 18 detained activists can get bail, a defense lawyer said Wednesday, one day after they were held on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe. (Wed, 06 May 2009 10:56:44 GMT)
Deal reached to bail Zimbabwean activists: lawyer
Zimbabwe prosecutors have agreed that 18 detained activists can receive bail, a defence lawyer said Wednesday, one day after they were held on charges of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe. (Wed, 06 May 2009 10:57:05 GMT)
Iran stays execution of two minors: lawyer
Iran has ordered a stay of execution for two young convicts sentenced to death for crimes committed when they were under the age of 18, their lawyer told AFP on Wednesday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 11:17:41 GMT)
Alamo's attorney seeks delay in abuse hearing
An attorney for evangelist Tony Alamo on Tuesday requested a delay in his client's trial, saying he needs more time to investigate the credibility of the girls Alamo is accused of sexually abusing and to examine the locations where the abuse is alleged to have occurred. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Wed, 06 May 2009 12:27:25 GMT)
Attorney Appointed to Open Meeting Commission
South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long has appointed lawyer Onida lawyer Emily Sovell (SUHV'-uhl) to the Open Meeting Commission, a group of five state's attorneys who investigate complaints about violations of the state's open meetings law. (Wed, 06 May 2009 12:34:43 GMT)
Grand jury indicts suspect in attorney's shooting death
A grand jury yesterday indicted Daniel Kahanaoi of Waimanalo on six criminal charges related to the April 28 shooting death of Kailua attorney Craig Kimsel. (Wed, 06 May 2009 12:38:21 GMT)
Police log: York attorney, ex-assistant accused of drunken driving
State police arrested a local attorney Monday night for allegedly driving drunk, then arrested his former assistant, who police said drove to the crash scene drunk with her son in her vehicle. (Wed, 06 May 2009 15:04:46 GMT)
Lawyer Argues Zambry's Appointment Unconstitutional
KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- A lawyer for Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin argued in the High Court here Tuesday that Datuk Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir's appointment as Perak Menteri Besar on Feb 6 was unconstitutional. (Wed, 06 May 2009 15:19:01 GMT)
Durham lawyer eyes Burr seat
Kenneth Lewis, a Harvard-educated lawyer in Durham and fundraiser for then-candidate Barack Obama last year, is running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate next year. (Wed, 06 May 2009 15:55:14 GMT)
San Francisco firm probed as part of New York attorney general's pension corruption case
A boutique San Francisco investment firm controlled by a prominent Sacramento lobbyist is under scrutiny by New York's attorney general as part of a rapidly expanding national probe into public pension fund corruption. (Wed, 06 May 2009 16:10:04 GMT)
Mercer lawyer blames Dobbert, county
The lead lawyer for Mercer Inc. blamed former county official Gary Dobbert for the failure to provide a cost to the backdrop pension benefit before it was first approved. Attorneys for the county earlier blamed the financial consultants. (Wed, 06 May 2009 16:12:14 GMT)
Rocky River Lawyer Disbarred After Stealing From Estate
ROCKY RIVER, Ohio -- A Rocky River lawyer was disbarred from practicing law after pleading guilty to stealing thousands of dollars from the estate of a deceased Catholic priest. (Wed, 06 May 2009 16:32:49 GMT)
Report: Casey Anthony's attorney still questioning corrections officers
Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, questions corrections officers about the day Caylee's remains were found. Casey Anthony attorney Jose Baez is continuing his questioning today of an Orange County corrections officers about the day that his client learned that her daughter may be dead, a Web site is reporting. (Wed, 06 May 2009 16:49:08 GMT)
Lawyer says sexual misconduct allegations surfacing about Hawkins
A Belleville lawyer, who handles sexual abuse civil cases, said Wednesday that he received several calls about Freeburg District 70 Superintendent Robin R. Hawkins before and after Hawkins committed suicide on Sunday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 17:14:55 GMT)
Attorney requests football player trial be pushed back
The attorney for a former University of Iowa football player accused of sexually assaulting another student athlete in October 2007 has requested his client’s trial be delayed again. (Wed, 06 May 2009 17:14:58 GMT)
New Orleans judge blocks release of City Council's e-mail by city attorney
A Civil District Court judge on Wednesday blocked City Attorney Penya Moses-Fields from releasing thousands of e-mails sent and received by City Council members, saying that council members and their lawyers should have a chance to ensure none of them are legally privileged first. (Wed, 06 May 2009 18:36:11 GMT)
Attorney General: Beware of time-share scam
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office is urging consumers to beware of individuals making unsolicited offers to them to re-sell their time-share. (Wed, 06 May 2009 18:38:44 GMT)
Attorney cost city $11,000 when he faked his own death
The attorney who faked his own death in an attempt to defraud his life insurance company pleaded guilty Wednesday. (Wed, 06 May 2009 19:54:58 GMT)
Crowe & Dunlevy attorney honored by Federal Bar Association
TULSA, Okla. – D. Mike McBride III, an attorney at Crowe & Dunlevy, was recently presented the Award for Distinguished Service by the Federal Bar Association at the 34th Annual Indian Law Conference in Santa Fe, N.M. (Wed, 06 May 2009 20:02:40 GMT)
Attorney who faked death pleads guilty
The Music Row attorney who faked his own death and then later turned up in Montana last year pleaded guilty Wednesday to a two-count criminal information filed by the district attorney’s office. More (Wed, 06 May 2009 20:07:40 GMT)
County attorney drops methadone death charge
Citing "insurmountable procedural and evidentiary obstacles," Belknap County Attorney Jim Carroll has announced that a charge pending against a Gilford man has been dropped. (Wed, 06 May 2009 20:17:15 GMT)
Macomb County lawyer faces assault charges
A Macomb County defense lawyer who ended up in the hospital with cuts to his face after a scuffle with a police officer nearly two months ago now faces misdemeanor assault charges, officials said. (Wed, 06 May 2009 20:48:23 GMT)
Attorney admits faking death to collect insurance
A Middle Tennessee attorney pleaded guilty Wednesday in Davidson County Criminal Court to faking his own death and trying to defraud a life insurance company. (Wed, 06 May 2009 22:15:27 GMT)
Aussie lawyer faces deportation for fraud
A struck-off Australian lawyer has been jailed for four months for fraud in Christchurch and will be deported at the end of his sentence. (Wed, 06 May 2009 23:34:49 GMT)
R.I. attorney general says craigslist must do more to police its erotic services ads
Rhode Island's attorney general says the online ad site needs to better monitor its erotic services ads. (Thu, 07 May 2009 01:47:36 GMT)
Lawyer slams conspiracy charges against Pires
The lawyer representing a woman charged with conspiracy to murder East Timorese Prime Minister Jose Ramos-Horta has concerns about the legal process in the country. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:00:00 GMT)
Nutmeg Lawyer Adds Spice to the Blawgosphere
"There are a lot of funny things going on in the legal world," says Adrian Baron. And he's blogging about it as much as possible as The Nutmeg Lawyer. The blog's content is the type of observational humor that he'd share with friends and colleagues -- now he's spreading it to everyone. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:03:21 GMT)
Montgomery attorney: Police officers get light punishments thanks to union
Montgomery County police officers caught breaking the rules almost always receive light punishments because of a disciplinary process tilted in favor of the police union, according to the assistant county attorney who handles police internal affairs cases. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:16:08 GMT)
D.C. attorney general bars officials' testimony in firetruck probe
D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles will refuse to let city officials testify before a council panel investigating the widening scandal surrounding the donation of city rescue vehicles to a Caribbean beach town. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:17:42 GMT)
Attorney representing Anderson County in landfill lawsuit
An Anderson County Council committee met behind closed doors for nearly an hour Wednesday evening to discuss strategy with a new county attorney who is handling two cases. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:25:09 GMT)
Don't vote for Joc-Joc, lawyer urges Capiz residents
Don't vote for Joc-Joc. This was the appeal of a civil society lawyer to residents of Capiz province where former agriculture secretary Jocelyn Bolante may run for a government post in the 2010 elections. (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:53:18 GMT)
Attorney General is a Mediation Convert
The Attorney General is a Self Confessed Convert to Mediation! (Thu, 07 May 2009 02:57:40 GMT)
New OPR Chief Predicts More Transparency in Attorney Investigations
The new chief of the DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility said Tuesday she expects more transparency in attorney misconduct investigations and a more open discovery process in criminal cases. The first public remarks by Mary Patrice Brown echoed Attorney General Eric Holder Jr.'s recent comments to federal judges. The OPR has been under scrutiny as lawmakers and advocacy groups have ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 03:09:21 GMT)
Lawyer slams conspiracy charges against Pires
The lawyer representing a woman charged with conspiracy to murder East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta has concerns about the legal process in the country. (Thu, 07 May 2009 03:17:02 GMT)
Attorney Says Lawsuit Against Springfield is Possible
The attorney for Springfield's police officers and firefighters says a lawsuit is a possibility. (Thu, 07 May 2009 03:32:00 GMT)
City Attorney: Retiree Healthcare Lawsuit Expected to Hit 'Class Action' Status
The Duluth city attorney says the retiree healthcare lawsuit against the city is expected to hit class action status in the near future. (Thu, 07 May 2009 03:44:15 GMT)
East Ridge: Attorney billings revealed
Local attorney John Anderson’s billings to East Ridge, the topic of controversy and a recent lawsuit, totaled a little more than $133,450 from mid-February 2008 to Feb. 27, 2009, records show. (Thu, 07 May 2009 04:09:02 GMT)
Attorney held in contempt???after dashing off to hearing
A tardy attorney was held in contempt and nearly sent to jail yesterday with a tongue-lashing from an Allegheny County judge. (Thu, 07 May 2009 04:55:07 GMT)
Cicero attorney joins Barnes & Thornburg
INDIANAPOLIS -- Thomas A. Pitman, a veteran public finance and municipal attorney in Indiana, has joined Barnes & Thornburg's Indianapolis office as a partner in the governmental services and finance department. (Thu, 07 May 2009 06:06:32 GMT)
New OPR Chief Predicts More Transparency in Attorney Investigations
The new chief of the DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility said Tuesday she expects more transparency in attorney misconduct investigations and a more open discovery process in criminal cases. (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:02:35 GMT)
Improve Medicare oversight, Miami's U.S. attorney tells Senate
South Florida's reputation as the capital of Medicare fraud came under the congressional spotlight Wednesday with U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta telling a Senate panel the best tool for fighting scams is tightening oversight at the top. (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:15:31 GMT)
Franklin attorney pleads guilty to faking own death
A Middle Tennessee attorney pleaded guilty Wednesday in Davidson County Criminal Court to faking his own death and trying to defraud a life insurance company. (Thu, 07 May 2009 07:16:28 GMT)
Attorney: If city can¹t fix pension fund, a judge will
Attorney Dan Tobben told the city's pension fund task force he was there "to be educational and advisory" Wednesday night. (Thu, 07 May 2009 08:11:48 GMT)
Frederick's lawyer wants to succeed him
RICHMOND (AP) | A conservative trial lawyer who represented the former Virginia Republican Party chairman when the central committee ousted him last month is now vying to be his successor. In announcing his candidacy Wednesday, Bill Stanley of Franklin County repeated many of former Chairman Jeffrey M. Frederick's themes. He said in a three-page statement that the party must be driven by its ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 08:58:59 GMT)
Kasab's lawyer wants to inspect terror target spots, 'Kuber'
Mumbai terror attack accused Kasab's lawyer has sought permission from the trial court to inspect the marine vessel 'Kuber', allegedly used by terrorists to reach the city's shores. (Thu, 07 May 2009 09:54:29 GMT)
Kasab's lawyer wants to inspect terror boat 'Kuber'
Mumbai terror attack accused Mohammed Amir Ajmal Kasab's lawyer has sought permission from the trial court to inspect the marine vessel 'Kuber'. (Thu, 07 May 2009 10:18:55 GMT)
Qasab's lawyer wants to visit 26/11 targets
Mumbai terror attack accused Mohammed Amir Ajmal Qasab's lawyer has sought permission from the trial court to inspect the marine vessel 'Kuber', allegedly used by terrorists to reach the city's shores, and various places where they had struck on November 26 last year. (Thu, 07 May 2009 10:27:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Sexual misconduct allegations surfacing about Feeburg superintendent
A Belleville lawyer who handles sexual abuse civil cases said Wednesday that he received several calls about Freeburg District 70 Superintendent Robin R. Hawkins before and after Hawkins committed suicide Sunday. (Thu, 07 May 2009 10:39:44 GMT)
Kasab's lawyer wants to inspect terror targets, Kuber
Mumbai terror attack accused Mohammed Amir Ajmal Kasab's lawyer has sought permission from the trial court to inspect the marine vessel Kuber, allegedly used by terrorists to reach the city's shores, and various places where they had struck on November 26 last year. (Thu, 07 May 2009 11:33:56 GMT)
Attorney seeks delay in trial of former UI player
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for 1 of 2 former University of Iowa football players charged in a sexual abuse case wants the trial delayed. A judge could decide during a pretrial conference on Thursday whether to postponed Abe Satterfield's trial, which is set for May 18 in Johnson County. (Thu, 07 May 2009 12:07:40 GMT)
Attorney Seeks Delay In Former UI Player Trial
The attorney for one of two former University of Iowa football players charged in a sexual abuse case wants the trial delayed. (Thu, 07 May 2009 12:07:42 GMT)
Alamo follower in N.J. regains custody of son, attorney says
An 11-year-old boy who spent five months in foster care will return home to his father, a member of the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries who lives in New Jersey, after a judge found no evidence the boy had been abused or neglected, the father's attorney said Wednesday. The boy was taken into custody by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families' Youth and Family Services Division in ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 12:26:33 GMT)
Chris Brown lawyer Mark Geragos files motions seeking LAPD records on Rihanna beating photo leak
Chris Brown's lawyer Mark Geragos filed two motions Wednesday asking for internal police records on the leaked photo of Rihanna's bruised and battered face, a source confirmed. (Thu, 07 May 2009 13:11:52 GMT)
Lawyer charged after driving off in booted truck
A Millinocket lawyer has been charged with criminal mischief after he allegedly tried to drive off in his pickup truck that had been immobilized with the wheel-locking Denver boot. (Thu, 07 May 2009 13:32:31 GMT)
Lawyer urges Penobsquis residents not to sign water contract
Penobsquis residents should be able to negotiate their own water contracts instead of agreeing to one drafted by the nearby community of Sussex Corner, according to a lawyer. (Thu, 07 May 2009 14:57:40 GMT)
Welch will be interim U.S. attorney in Kansas
Lanny Welch is the new U.S. attorney for the District of Kansas, taking over for Marietta Parker after her term as acting U.S. attorney expired. (Thu, 07 May 2009 16:17:18 GMT)
4th Circuit Vacates Defendant's Attorney Fees Award
It was a rare trial court ruling to award attorney fees to a defendant -- about $41,000 for the work Davis Wright Tremaine did to counter claims that federal agents stepped all over the Constitution in searching a Muslim family's home in Virginia in a terrorist-related investigation. On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, voting 2-1, struck the fee award. All three ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 16:53:01 GMT)
FBI, U.S. attorney general to conduct probe of Summit jail death
FBI, U.S. attorney general to conduct probe of Summit jail death (Thu, 07 May 2009 17:20:23 GMT)
Interim U.S. Attorney in the District of Kansas is named
Veteran prosecutor Lanny Welch has been appointed the interim U.S. Attorney in the District of Kansas, officials said this morning. (Thu, 07 May 2009 17:38:44 GMT)
Chris Brown's lawyer goes after LAPD
Chris Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, is going after the LAPD. (Thu, 07 May 2009 18:42:14 GMT)
Hollywood lawyer Peter Nelson hopes to sell or lease Bel-Air estate
He lists the 1.75-acre property for $5,995,000, or for lease at $14,000 a month. Hollywood deal-making lawyer Peter Nelson has listed his Bel-Air estate for sale at $5,995,000 or for lease at $14,000 a month. (Thu, 07 May 2009 18:45:56 GMT)
Lawyer harassed over loan he did not take
TEMERLOH: A lawyer and his family are living in fear, having been mistakenly targeted by loan sharks at their home in Taman Siva, Mentakab yesterday. (Thu, 07 May 2009 19:00:07 GMT)
Chris Brown's Lawyer Seeks Police Records
Chris Brown's attorney is seeking L.A. police records to try to determine who leaked information -- including the photo of a bruised and battered Rihanna that was sent to TMZ -- about the 20-year-old singer's alleged beating of his girlfriend. See photos of today's top celeb news stories. Mark Geragos, Brown's lawyer, filed two motions Wednesday in the L.A. Superior Court seeking all police ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 19:06:45 GMT)
Naperville attorney pleads not guilty to stealing from clients, partners
A Naperville attorney pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he stole and mishandled hundreds of thousands of dollars from his clients and former law partners. (Thu, 07 May 2009 19:22:07 GMT)
Kasab’s lawyer wants to see terror target spots
Mumbai terror attack accused Amir Ajmal Kasab’s lawyer has sought permission from the trial court to inspect the marine vessel Kuber, allegedly used by terrorists to reach the city’s shores, and various places where they had struck on November 26 last year. (Thu, 07 May 2009 19:49:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney addresses case of N.C. boy held in South Bend
HAMMOND, Ind. - The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana issued a press release Thursday in response to media reports about the arrest of a 16-year-old North Carolina boy being held at the Juvenile Justice Center in South Bend. (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:02:41 GMT)
Lawyer Eric Holzer Pleads Guilty in Lehman Insider Trading Case
May 7 (Bloomberg) -- A tax lawyer who worked at Paul Hastings Janofsky & Walker LLP pleaded guilty to federal charges that he traded on stock tips gleaned from the wife of a former Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:11:41 GMT)
NY attorney general probes debt settlement firms
NEW YORK -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he has launched a nationwide probe into a "renegade industry" of debt settlement companies. (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:11:41 GMT)
U.S. attorney addresses case of North Carolina boy held in South Bend
HAMMOND, Ind. — The U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana issued a press release Thursday in response to media reports about the arrest of 16-year-old Ashton Lundeby of North Carolina, who is being held at the Juvenile Justice Center in South Bend. (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:29:11 GMT)
Leaving a dead baby behind not child abandonment: Sask. lawyer
A woman who left her newborn in a Saskatchewan department-store toilet thought the child was dead, and therefore isn't guilty of child abandonment, her lawyer argued Thursday. (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:33:00 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General indicates support for N.J.'s U.S. Attorney candidate
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder indicated his support today for a former federal prosecutor recommended by New Jersey's two U.S. senators to become the state's next U.S. Attorney. Democratic Sens. Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez urged President Barack Obama in... (Thu, 07 May 2009 20:39:25 GMT)
NY attorney general probes debt settlement firms
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he has launched a nationwide probe into a "renegade industry" of debt settlement companies. (Thu, 07 May 2009 21:16:24 GMT)
Goochland County attorney resigns
Goochland County Attorney Andrew McRoberts today announced his resignation after eight years in the position. His resignation is effective May 19. McRoberts was the legal architect of the county’s Tuckahoe Creek Service District, which provides water and sewer to the eastern end of the county. He also successfully defended the county’s tax assessments in the West Creek Associates cases, which ... (Thu, 07 May 2009 21:29:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Suriname promoter admits Braxton scam
A Suriname promoter acknowledged trying to pass off a Las Vegas-based entertainer as six-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton at a disastrous show dubbed the "Phony Toni" concert by local media, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 00:29:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Man admits phony Toni Braxton scam
A concert promoter accused of trying to pass off a Las Vegas-based entertainer as six-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton has confessed to arranging the scheme in Suriname, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 00:34:39 GMT)
Foreign lawyer admitted to Bar
DOHA: A lawyer from the US-based law firm Patton Boggs, Charbel Maakaron, has been admitted to the Qatar Bar. Maakaron has in-depth experience in Middle Eastern commercial laws, with a special focus on Qatari and Lebanese laws. (Fri, 08 May 2009 00:47:48 GMT)
Lawyer has 6 days to probe NDP membership controversy
Saskatchewan lawyer Robert Hale has less than one week to get to the bottom of a controversy plaguing the leadership race of the provincial NDP in which a candidate's campaign paid cash to sign-up 1,100 party members. (Fri, 08 May 2009 01:26:44 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General suing Dayton home-improvement firm
Ohio Attorney General suing Dayton home-improvement firm (Fri, 08 May 2009 02:07:40 GMT)
LaHood Running For District Attorney
Local attorney says he wants to be a more active District Attorney. (Fri, 08 May 2009 03:28:35 GMT)
Howrey Swipes Trial Attorney Billy Martin From Sutherland Asbill
Howrey has pulled a coup, luring well-known trial attorney Billy Martin to the firm as partner. Martin says Howrey's international platform will strengthen his practice, which he called a blend of white-collar, complex commercial litigation and professional liability work. Martin brings a high-profile book of clients, having represented NBA stars Allen Iverson and Jayson Williams, in addition to ... (Fri, 08 May 2009 03:38:20 GMT)
Bales appointed U.S. attorney for Eastern District
John Malcolm Bales, a Nacogdoches resident and longtime assistant U.S. attorney, was promoted last week to head the U.S. attorney's office for eastern district of Texas. (Fri, 08 May 2009 03:47:15 GMT)
Chris brown's lawyer looks for leak
Chris Brown's lawyer is seeking police records to try to find out who leaked information about the alleged beating of Rihanna. (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:08:09 GMT)
Anambra: Andy Uba’s Lawyer Withdraws Appeal at S’Court
Lawyer to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the April 2007 election in Anambra State, Chief Andy Uba, yesterday withdrew the appeal at the Supreme Court which asked the apex court to overrule its earlier judgment which ousted Uba as the governor of the state. (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:12:29 GMT)
Attorney alleges victim 'had the only gun' in incident
Dyishun Foust, 26, died from a bullet fired from the gun he brandished in a confrontation with an unarmed rival suitor, a defense attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:13:30 GMT)
Goochland County Attorney announces resignation
Goochland County Attorney Andrew McRoberts yesterday announced his resignation after eight years in the position. His resignation will be effective May 19. “It was a mutual thing between me and the Board of Supervisors,“ McRoberts said yesterday. “I’ve been here eight years and that’s a long time. I think it’s time for the county to transition to new leadership.“ (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:21:33 GMT)
Physician's lawyer says jury used too high a standard in awarding $4 million judgment
A lawyer representing a Wyomissing doctor asked a Berks County judge Thursday to overturn a $4 million malpractice verdict against the doctor in the death of a Spring Township pharmacist. (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:29:34 GMT)
Attorney says AIG case gaining significance
An attorney who has filed a $200 billion lawsuit against Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox over the collapse and taxpayer bailout of American International Group says the case suddenly is becoming more important. (Fri, 08 May 2009 04:48:21 GMT)
Lawyer contends Janus execs lied to former fund manager
Janus Capital Group officials lied to an ex-fund manager when they promised he would get all contract protections offered to his colleagues, and he deserves more than $9 million in damages for that broken promise, his lawyer argued Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 06:49:00 GMT)
Judge assails district attorney
NORTHAMPTON - In what amounted to a ringing condemnation of the Northwestern District Attorney's office, Judge John A. Agostini has ruled that a Boston Globe reporter and lawyers for Juvenile Court Clerk-Magistrate Christopher D. Reavey may not be ordered to appear before a grand jury. (Fri, 08 May 2009 07:29:54 GMT)
Attorney for Chris Brown seeks police records to discredit reports
Chris Brown's attorney is seeking police records to try to find out who leaked information about the alleged beating of Rihanna . (Fri, 08 May 2009 08:14:43 GMT)
Lawyer ordered to file taxes
WORCESTER - The owner of a historic downtown restaurant building who worked for decades as a bankruptcy lawyer has been ordered by a Suffolk Superior Court judge to file state income tax returns for the years from 1991 through 2007. Frank D. Kirby of Rocky Hill, Conn., who has a business office at 5 Pleasant St., Worcester, has not filed income tax returns in Massachusetts for those years, ... (Fri, 08 May 2009 09:06:59 GMT)
Publisher: Lawyer sought favorable coverage
A lawyer for a charter school operator, who sued The Inquirer four months ago for libel, offered to withdraw a subpoena for the newspaper's chief executive officer, Brian P. Tierney, on the condition that Tierney guarantee positive coverage for the school, Tierney testified yesterday in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. (Fri, 08 May 2009 10:01:17 GMT)
Pair remain jailed in Mine Falls beating: Lawyer says client will lose his apartment if he can’t make bail
NASHUA – Daniel Kovich has been homeless before and he will be homeless again if he doesn’t make bail soon, his lawyer told a judge Wednesday. Kovich, 48, of 24A Hanover St., has been jailed since his arrest April 25 on charges that he and Daniel Straitiff, 48, of 99 Pine St. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Staff Writer (Fri, 08 May 2009 11:17:11 GMT)
Did lawyer want favorable news coverage for client in libel suit?
Brian Tierney, chief executive of the company that owns the Daily News and Inquirer, asserted yesterday during a bankruptcy hearing that a lawyer for a plaintiff suing the Inquirer for libel offered to withdraw a subpoena for Tierney to testify if Tierney would give his client favorable coverage. (Fri, 08 May 2009 11:30:32 GMT)
NY attorney general probes debt settlement firms
NEW YORK (AP) -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he has launched a nationwide probe into a "renegade industry" of debt settlement companies. (Fri, 08 May 2009 11:44:58 GMT)
Ky. attorney general warns of swine flu scams
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway says scam artists may be using the swine flu to swindle people. Conway says there's been a recent uptick in Internet domain names related to the swine flu. (Fri, 08 May 2009 11:57:24 GMT)
Goa health minister charge sheeted for threaning lawyer
Goa Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane was Friday formally charged by the police for threatening to kill activist lawyer Aires Rodrigues. (Fri, 08 May 2009 12:01:35 GMT)
Two teens arrested in kidnapping of Weslaco attorney, client
WESLACO - Police have arrested two teens on charges they kidnapped an immigration attorney and her teenage client. (Fri, 08 May 2009 12:26:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Suriname promoter admits Braxton scam
A Suriname promoter acknowledged trying to pass off a Las Vegas-based entertainer as six-time Grammy winner Toni Braxton at a disastrous show dubbed the "Phony Toni" concert by local media, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 08 May 2009 12:42:51 GMT)
Drew Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky does damage control on morning chat shows
Drew Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky appeared Friday on network morning news shows to call the Will County State's Attorney's evidence "at best a weak circumstantial case." (Fri, 08 May 2009 14:10:02 GMT)
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