Attorney News May 2009
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Attorney denies Wesleyan suspect targeted school
A defense attorney says a man accused of killing a Wesleyan University student denies targeting anyone at the school, despite journal entries that indicate otherwise. Hartford attorney Dick Brown says 29-year-old Stephen P. Morgan will plead not guilty to a... (Fri, 08 May 2009 15:54:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Peterson taking charges "very seriously"
A lawyer for Drew Peterson says his client takes the first-degree murder charges leveled against him "very seriously." (Fri, 08 May 2009 16:39:00 GMT)
Attorney for Peterson downplays charges
CHICAGO, May 8 (UPI) -- Attorney Joel Brodsky said Friday during appearances on U.S. morning news shows the case against his client, Drew Peterson, is circumstantial at best. (Fri, 08 May 2009 16:43:09 GMT)
Attorney denies Wesleyan suspect targeted school
A defense attorney says a man accused of killing a Wesleyan University student denies targeting anyone at the school, despite journal entries that indicate otherwise. Hartford attorney Dick Brown says 29-year-old Stephen P. Morgan will plead not guilty to a murder count in Wednesday's shooting death of Johanna Justin-Jinich. Morgan was arraigned Friday, and bond was set at $15 million. Court ... (Fri, 08 May 2009 17:41:00 GMT)
Attorney denies Wesleyan suspect targeted school
A defense attorney says a man accused of killing a Wesleyan University student denies targeting anyone at the school, despite journal entries that indicate otherwise. (Fri, 08 May 2009 17:41:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Promoter Admits Vegas Singer Scam
A lawyer for a Suriname promoter acknowledged his client tried to pass off a Las Vegas entertainer as singer Toni Braxton at a show dubbed the "Phony Toni" concert. (Fri, 08 May 2009 17:56:48 GMT)
Calif. attorney pleads no contest in loan scheme
A Grass Valley attorney and real estate broker has pleaded no contest to 59 counts of grand theft, embezzlement and securities violations. (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:15:53 GMT)
Attorney denies Wesleyan suspect targeted school
Associated Press - May 8, 2009 2:33 PM ET MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) - A defense attorney says a man accused of killing a Wesleyan University student denies targeting anyone at the school, despite... (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:49:38 GMT)
Slander lawsuit against N.C. attorney general will go to trial
During the 2000 attorney general campaign, Roy Cooper ran a television advertisement that claimed the law firm of his opponent, Dan Boyce, sued the state and charged $28,000 an hour in attorney's fees. (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:52:54 GMT)
Calif. attorney pleads no contest in loan scheme
A Grass Valley, Calif., attorney and real estate broker has pleaded no contest to 59 counts of grand theft, embezzlement and securities violations. (Fri, 08 May 2009 18:54:03 GMT)
Jim Luce: When Is a Lawyer Not a Lawyer? When She Acts
Making a career in acting is a challenging prospect. What makes Anouk Dutruit's ambitions even more invigorating is her other career. By day and international lawyer, by night an actor. (Fri, 08 May 2009 19:21:36 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer agrees to take $110-an-hour fee
The top lawyer for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reluctantly agreed Friday to be paid far below the rate some lawyers usually charge in return for being allowed to tap his $2.3 million campaign fund. (Fri, 08 May 2009 19:29:38 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer agrees to take $110-an-hour fee
CHICAGO - The top lawyer for ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich reluctantly agreed Friday to be paid far below the rate some lawyers usually charge in return for being allowed... (Fri, 08 May 2009 19:43:41 GMT)
Allegations against MP Ruby Dhalla organized attack to destroy her career: lawyer
BRAMPTON, Ont. - A lawyer for Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla says allegations the she and her family mistreated caregivers is an organized attack to destroy the politician's career. (Fri, 08 May 2009 19:46:00 GMT)
Former state attorney honored for helping Flagler sheriff with John Tanner controversy
Harry Shorstein receives award from sheriffs thanking him for role in the Tanner "battle" An award from law enforcement to a retired state attorney isn't unusual, but it's rare that a local agency would honor an out-of-town state attorney for investigating the local prosecutor. (Fri, 08 May 2009 19:56:27 GMT)
Dhalla lawyer hints at political motivation to scandal
A lawyer representing embattled Liberal MP Ruby Dhalla said the allegation levelled at her and her family of mistreating foreign workers they hired as domestic workers is a travesty and suggested it was part of an organized campaign by Dhalla's political opponents to discredit her. (Fri, 08 May 2009 20:18:20 GMT)
Ford Loses $11 Million Explorer Rollover Verdict, Lawyer Says
May 8 (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co ., the second-largest U.S. automaker, was ordered by a Texas jury to pay $10.75 million to the family of a 42-year-old woman who was killed in a rollover accident, a lawyer said. (Fri, 08 May 2009 21:11:31 GMT)
Human trafficking focus of Kean University speech from acting U.S. Attorney Marra
UNION -- U.S. Attorney Ralph Marra spoke today during a conference at Kean University on human trafficking during which he implored the public to help other victims who are "hiding in plain sight." Some were from a rural town in... (Fri, 08 May 2009 23:09:34 GMT)
Pirate Bay attorney outlines arguments for appeal
Peter Althin, an attorney for a defendant in the high-profile case, tells CNET News that his appeal is about more than just the judge's alleged conflict of interest. (Fri, 08 May 2009 23:14:18 GMT)
Judge refers lawyer for prosecution in Dole fraud
A judge who has found a massive fraud by purported Nicaraguan banana workers against U.S. food giant Dole says she is referring the Los Angeles lawyer who engineered the scheme to the State Bar and other agencies for prosecution. (Sat, 09 May 2009 01:29:03 GMT)
Judge refers lawyer for prosecution in Dole fraud
A judge who has found a massive fraud by purported Nicaraguan banana workers against U.S. food giant Dole says she is referring the Los Angeles lawyer who engineered the scheme to the State Bar and other agencies for prosecution. (Sat, 09 May 2009 01:32:31 GMT)
Lawyer faces contempt charges in pesticide case against Dole
A judge orders a hearing for Juan J. Dominguez after Nicaraguan plaintiffs testify that they were recruited and promised lavish payouts to pose as victimized banana farmers. A Los Angeles personal injury lawyer will face contempt charges and possible prison time for an alleged scheme to defraud Dole Food Co. of billions of dollars by falsely claiming that Nicaraguan banana farmers were rendered ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 01:58:43 GMT)
Lawyer for man charged in B.C. with polygamy will ask court to stay charge
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The lawyer for a B.C. religious leader charged with practising polygamy has asked B.C. Supreme Court to have the charge stayed. (Sat, 09 May 2009 02:28:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Culp shot wife in face by accident
NEW YORK, May 8 (UPI) -- Thomas Culp's lawyer insists the U.S. man shot his wife Connie in the face by accident and hopes to reunite with her when he gets out of prison. (Sat, 09 May 2009 02:37:58 GMT)
Judge refers lawyer for prosecution in Dole fraud
A judge who found that a massive fraud was committed by purported Nicaraguan banana workers against U.S. food giant Dole said Friday she is referring the Los Angeles lawyer who engineered the scheme to the State Bar and other agencies for prosecution. (Sat, 09 May 2009 02:45:35 GMT)
Lawyer for man charged in B.C. with polygamy will ask court to stay charge
VANCOUVER, B.C. - The lawyer for one of two Bountiful, B.C., religious leaders charged with practising polygamy made an application Friday in B.C. Supreme Court to have the charge stayed. (Sat, 09 May 2009 03:10:25 GMT)
Children’s advocate young lawyer of year
A Columbia attorney’s advocacy for children’s issues has distinguished her as the state’s top young lawyer. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:05:34 GMT)
Life of promising district judge and prominent lawyer cut short by cancer
State district judge and prominent Austin lawyer Scott Ozmun died Friday after a long struggle with testicular cancer. He was 50. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:05:36 GMT)
Ruling Sanctions Attorney Who Used 'Pretext' to Cancel Deposition
A New York magistrate judge has sanctioned a lawyer who refused to attend a scheduled deposition in what the magistrate judge said "can only be construed as an attempt to gain leverage with respect to unrelated discovery issues." In awarding sanctions, Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV called attorney M. Douglas Haywoode's rationale that he had been denied necessary discovery "meritless." ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:09:01 GMT)
Attorney Calls For Nationwide Ford Explorer Recall
A Dallas attorney is calling for a nationwide recall of Ford Explorers after a Rowlett family was awarded more than $20 million from a lawsuit. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:10:17 GMT)
East Ridge attorney Anderson agrees to pay cut from town
East Ridge City Attorney John Anderson has agreed to a plan that will cut his pay from the south Hamilton County town significantly. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:11:53 GMT)
Attorney Fleischmann announces run for Congress
NASHVILLE — Chattanooga attorney Chuck Fleischmann announced Friday that he is running in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District seat. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:12:13 GMT)
Eligibility attorney plans return to Supreme Court
California attorney Orly Taitz, who has taken cases challenging Barack Obama's eligibility to be president to a number of courts across the nation including the U.S. Supreme Court, says she'll be returning to the high court, this time seeking a petition for the extraordinary writ of mandamus. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:32:20 GMT)
Eligibility attorney plans return to Supreme Court
California attorney Orly Taitz, who has taken cases challenging Barack Obama's eligibility to be president to a number of courts across the nation including the U.S. Supreme Court, says she'll be returning to the high court, this time seeking a petition for the extraordinary writ of mandamus. (Sat, 09 May 2009 04:44:02 GMT)
Judge refers lawyer for prosecution in Dole fraud
A judge said Friday that she's referring a Los Angeles lawyer to federal prosecutors and the State Bar over his involvement in lawsuits that she found were part of a massive fraud by purported Nicaraguan banana workers against U.S. food giant Dole. (Sat, 09 May 2009 06:16:58 GMT)
US lawyer referred for prosecution in Dole case
A judge said she's referring a Los Angeles lawyer to federal prosecutors and the State Bar over his involvement in lawsuits that she found were part of a massive fraud by purported Nicaraguan banana workers against U.S. food giant Dole. (Sat, 09 May 2009 06:58:32 GMT)
Appeal for US reporter jailed in Iran: lawyer
Iran will on Sunday hear an appeal for jailed US-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi, who has been sentenced to eight years in jail on charges of spying for the United States, her lawyer told AFP. (Sat, 09 May 2009 08:44:30 GMT)
Lawyer argues against D.C. checkpoints
Police checkpoints that cordoned off a crime-plagued D.C. neighborhood last year were an "extraordinary" measure that "flies in the face" of prior court rulings and violates the Constitution, a lawyer for plaintiffs opposed to the barriers told a federal appeals court Friday. "It is beyond the ordinary from anything we have seen this department do and beyond the ordinary of anything we have seen ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 08:58:19 GMT)
Iran court to review Saberi case on Sunday - lawyer
TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian court will hear Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi's appeal against her eight-year prison sentence for espionage on Sunday, her lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 09 May 2009 10:14:19 GMT)
Norwalk attorney battling with the bottle
Reese M. Wineman doesn't know when he became an alcoholic. "It's hard to tell exactly, but I probably drank too much over the years," the Norwalk attorney said. (Sat, 09 May 2009 10:24:15 GMT)
District attorney candidates evaluate office’s accomplishment since Gricar
The Centre Daily Times asked each of the four candidates for Centre County district attorney to resp (Sat, 09 May 2009 11:58:27 GMT)
State attorney reviewing charges in high school bus stop fight
MILLARD K. IVES Staff Writer LEESBURG -- The State Attorney's Office is preparing to review charges against the dozen teenagers charged in the bus ... (Sat, 09 May 2009 12:14:58 GMT)
Iran court to review Saberi case on Sunday - lawyer
TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian court will hear Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi's appeal against her eight-year prison sentence for espionage on Sunday, her lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 09 May 2009 16:14:32 GMT)
Appeal on Sunday for US reporter jailed in Iran: lawyer
Iran will on Sunday hear an appeal for jailed US-Iranian reporter Roxana Saberi, who has been sentenced to eight years in jail on charges of spying for the United States, her lawyer told AFP. (Sat, 09 May 2009 16:22:33 GMT)
US Attorney Immergut named as Oregon judge
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Gov. Ted Kulongoski has named the U.S. attorney for Oregon, Karin Immergut, as a state judge in Multnomah County. Immergut was appointed to the federal job by former President George W. Bush in 2003. (Sat, 09 May 2009 17:08:06 GMT)
Police: Client planned his attorney's kidnapping
WESLACO - Attorney Jennifer Harbury she took the unusual step of welcoming an 18-year-old client into her home after an immigration judge released him on bond four months ago. (Sat, 09 May 2009 17:11:44 GMT)
Suit against NC attorney general will continue
RALEIGH, N.C. — A Superior Court judge has denied a motion to throw out a defamation lawsuit against North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper over an ad against his opponent in the 2000 election. (Sat, 09 May 2009 18:00:41 GMT)
Conn. attorney general arguing against flight plan
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal plans to argue before a federal appeals court against a plan he says routes more large planes over southwestern Connecticut. (Sat, 09 May 2009 18:18:59 GMT)
NY Attorney General and NYC Council prescribe pharmacy translation services
On the heels of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s agreement with big-name, statewide pharmacies to provide translation assistance to customers, elected officials and advocates gathered at City Hall recently to urge the passing of a City Council bill that would enforce such services at all of the city’s chain pharmacies. (Sat, 09 May 2009 18:40:14 GMT)
Attorney General Holder encourages law school graduates to make commitment to public service
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder offers this advice for Howard University law school graduates: devote part of your career to public service. (Sat, 09 May 2009 20:03:03 GMT)
Attorney General Holder to Law School Grads: Serve Your Country
Attorney General Eric Holder urged the students to persuade others in their communities to join the battle to reclaim cities, schools and the nation's future. (Sat, 09 May 2009 20:56:29 GMT)
Brooklyn State Sen. Kevin Parker's lawyer defends alleged assault: Why did Kiefer have it easier?
Call it the Kiefer defense. State Sen. Kevin Parker's lawyer is complaining that his client, accused of roughing up a newspaper photographer, is being treated more harshly than a Hollywood hothead who head-butted a fashion designer. (Sat, 09 May 2009 21:05:30 GMT)
Journalist’s appeal hearing today: lawyer
An Iranian court will hear Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi’s appeal against her eight-year prison sentence for espionage today, her lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 09 May 2009 21:07:01 GMT)
Judge refers lawyer for prosecution in Dole fraud
A judge said Friday that she's referring a Los Angeles lawyer to federal prosecutors and the State Bar over his involvement in lawsuits that she found were part of a massive fraud by purported Nicaraguan banana workers against U.S. food giant Dole. (Sat, 09 May 2009 21:27:24 GMT)
Lawyer says Belkin inflated teams' values
Steven Belkin, who is suing his former co-owners of Atlanta's professional basketball and hockey teams, manipulated the process for valuing his stake in a bid to force partners to buy him out at an inflated price, their lawyer said. (Sat, 09 May 2009 22:04:56 GMT)
Lt. Gov. Krolicki still trying to keep attorney general's office from prosecuting him
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Attorneys for Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki are continuing their push to keep the state attorney general’s office from prosecuting him on felony charges of mishandling funds. (Sat, 09 May 2009 23:43:27 GMT)
Suit against N.C. attorney general will continue
A Superior Court judge has denied a motion to throw out a defamation lawsuit against North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper over an ad against his opponent in the 2000 election. (Sat, 09 May 2009 23:53:14 GMT)
Former lawyer arrested for shoplifting purses
FARMINGTON — A former lawyer convicted of bilking thousands from her elderly clients and her New Britain law firm to support her lavish lifestyle was arrested for allegedly shoplifting a $1,300 designer handbag Monday, police said. (Sun, 10 May 2009 01:27:50 GMT)
Defense attorney may face sanctions
Probation and the forfeiture of $50,000 in ill-gotten funds may not be the only repercussions that Newark attorney and Marlboro resident Paul Bergrin will face as a result of his admission last week that he conspired to promote prostitution in Manhattan, legal experts say. (Sun, 10 May 2009 03:33:02 GMT)
Attorney for family of man killed by SB police calls for investigation
Relatives of a 23-year-old man shot and killed in a restaurant parking lot May 2 by San Bernardino police have a retained an attorney, saying the man was unarmed during the incident. (Sun, 10 May 2009 03:45:30 GMT)
A will is the way: Advice from an attorney
Advice from Columbia attorney Erin Cook, a who owns Estate Planning of S.C.: Your kids owning the house?: If you are married with children and die without a will, your estate will be split evenly between your spouse and children. If the children are under 18, then the property and money cannot be transferred without a probate-court hearing. (Sun, 10 May 2009 04:14:47 GMT)
Architect Moman beats lawyer Morgan for Place 5 seat
John Moman, an architect and longtime civic leader in Round Rock, beat lawyer Craig Morgan for Place 5 on the City Council, garnering 1,070 votes, or nearly 60 percent. Morgan pulled in 718 votes. (Sun, 10 May 2009 05:10:52 GMT)
Bullock appoints Missoula legislator, Helena attorney to head justice divisions
State Rep. Dave McAlpin, D-Missoula, was named Friday by Attorney General Steve Bullock to head the state Crime Lab in Missoula. (Sun, 10 May 2009 05:44:17 GMT)
County attorney will speak at luncheon
EL PASO -- County Attorney Jos Rodriguez will be the speaker for this week's Central Business Association luncheon. (Sun, 10 May 2009 06:18:34 GMT)
Tulsa attorney honored by Federal Bar
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. (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:33:49 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran said Sunday he was optimistic that an appeals court will reduce her eight-year prison sentence for allegedly spying for the United States. Roxana Saberi's lawyer talked to reporters after his 32-year-old... Related: Iran - Roxana Saberi - Middle East - Iranian American - United States (Sun, 10 May 2009 07:44:53 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran says he's optimistic there will a change in her verdict after her brief appeals hearing. (Sun, 10 May 2009 10:45:00 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
Associated Press - May 10, 2009 6:53 AM ET TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran says he's optimistic there will a change in her verdict after her brief appeals... (Sun, 10 May 2009 11:00:40 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran said Sunday he was optimistic that an appeals court will reduce her eight-year prison sentence for allegedly spying for the United States. (Sun, 10 May 2009 11:23:53 GMT)
Lawyer "optimistic" on U.S.-Iranian reporter's case
The lawyer of jailed U.S.-born journalist Roxana Saberi said he was optimistic an Iranian appeals court would fundamentally change her eight-year jail sentence for espionage after it heard the case Sunday. (Sun, 10 May 2009 11:39:23 GMT)
Lawyer "optimistic" on U.S.-Iranian reporter's case
An Iranian court heard the appeal of U.S.-born journalist Roxana Saberi against her eight-year jail sentence for espionage on Sunday and her lawyer said he was optimistic it would be fundamentally changed. (Sun, 10 May 2009 12:37:20 GMT)
Lawyer Defends Jailed US Reporter at Iran Court
Lawyer for jailed US journalist in Iran says he's optimistic her verdict will change (Sun, 10 May 2009 12:58:36 GMT)
Lawyer "optimistic" on U.S.-Iranian reporter's case
TEHRAN (Reuters) - The lawyer of jailed U.S.-born journalist Roxana Saberi said he was optimistic an Iranian appeals court would fundamentally change her eight-year jail sentence for espionage after it heard the case Sunday. (Sun, 10 May 2009 13:02:42 GMT)
Attorney Clarifies Franchise Policy
Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:19 AM CDT For the sake of public safety, citizens of Van Buren should call 911 when they need emergency ambulance service, the city attorney said Friday. (Sun, 10 May 2009 14:30:15 GMT)
Ex Attorney General Says He’s Sought Counseling
Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says he’s had professional counseling since he resigned from office a year ago. (Sun, 10 May 2009 16:14:24 GMT)
NY Attorney General and NYC Council prescribe pharmacy translation services
On the heels of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s agreement with big-name, statewide pharmacies to provide translation assistance to customers, elected officials and advocates gathered at City Hall recently to urge the passing of a City Council bill that would enforce such services at all of the city’s chain pharmacies. (Sun, 10 May 2009 16:33:10 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran says he's optimistic there will a change in her verdict after her brief appeals (Sun, 10 May 2009 16:58:04 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran said Sunday he was optimistic that an appeals court will reduce her eight-year prison sentence for allegedly spying for the United States. (Sun, 10 May 2009 17:01:59 GMT)
Lawyer optimistic for jailed U.S. reporter
A lawyer defended the jailed U.S. reporter at a court in Iran. (Sun, 10 May 2009 17:19:04 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
TEHRAN, Iran -- A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran said Sunday he was optimistic that an appeals court will reduce her eight-year prison sentence for allegedly spying for the United States. Roxana Saberi's lawyer talked to reporters after his 32-year-old client's five-hour closed-door appeals hearing. He said he was allowed to defend Saberi and expects the court will make its ... (Sun, 10 May 2009 18:27:37 GMT)
Suit Against NC Attorney General Will Continue
A Superior Court judge has denied a motion to throw out a defamation lawsuit against North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper . (Sun, 10 May 2009 18:34:12 GMT)
New attorney to join city
LUMBERTON — A new attorney comes on board when the Lumberton City Council holds its regular meeting beginning at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall. Attorney Robert E. Price recently resigned his post as ... (Sun, 10 May 2009 19:11:33 GMT)
Terror Suspect Smuggled in Arms for ‘Self Defence’: Lawyer
MANAMA – A defence lawyer of one of the terror suspects arrested in Bahrain, said on Sunday that the suspect smuggled weapons and live ammunitions for ‘self defence and protecting from Iranian influence entering the island’ Speaking to Khaleej Times after meeting the 22-yearold Bahraini on Thursday, Abdullah Hashim said: ‘He informed me that he possessed weapons for self defence.’ (Sun, 10 May 2009 19:48:34 GMT)
Saberi lawyer optimistic after Iranian court hears appeal
An Iranian court heard US-born journalist Roxana Saberi's appeal against her eight-year jail sentence for espionage Sunday and her lawyer said he was optimistic it would be fundamentally changed. Lawyer Abdolsamad Khorramshahi said the appeals court had ended a one-day session and would issue its verdict in the coming days. (Sun, 10 May 2009 19:53:26 GMT)
Attorney general reviewing charities' practices
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's attorney general's office is reviewing the practices of a network of charities tied to a Phoenix televangelist to decide whether any action should be taken. The review comes following (Sun, 10 May 2009 20:31:58 GMT)
Peterson Attorney Wants Bond Reduced
Drew Peterson's lead attorney is back in town and laying out a game plan. He says he'll have Peterson out of jail, soon. Tera Williams has the story. (Sun, 10 May 2009 22:48:04 GMT)
Lawyer defends jailed US reporter at Iran court
A lawyer for a jailed American journalist in Iran said Sunday he was optimistic that an appeals court will reduce (Sun, 10 May 2009 23:51:43 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray boosts staff and payroll
Ohio Attorney General Richard CordrayCOLUMBUS -- During his first three months in office, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray increased the size of the staff and raised the agency's payroll by nearly 5 percent, while the state's revenue dropped sharply and... (Mon, 11 May 2009 01:07:55 GMT)
Lawyer "optimistic" on US-Iranian reporter's case
An Iranian court heard the appeal of US-born journalist Roxana Saberi against her eight-year jail sentence for espionage and her lawyer said he was optimistic it would be fundamentally changed (Mon, 11 May 2009 01:37:54 GMT)
Detained U.S.-Iranian reporter's lawyer "optimistic" on case
The detained U.S.-Iranian reporter's lawyer said Sunday that he is "optimistic" on his client's case, the official IRNA news agency reported. "Considering today's court (hearing) session, I am optimistic that there would be changes in the issued verdict in favor of Ms. Saberi," her lawyer Abdol Samad Khoramshahi was quoted as saying. On Sunday, an Iranian court heard an appeal by the detained ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 02:21:35 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
CHICAGO (AP) - Drew Peterson's lead attorney thinks his client's bond is too high. He says he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million to what he calls "a reasonable level." (Mon, 11 May 2009 02:38:09 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
Associated Press - May 10, 2009 10:23 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Drew Peterson's lead attorney thinks his client's bond is too high. He says he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban... (Mon, 11 May 2009 02:41:15 GMT)
Former Attorney General Seeks Counciling
After resigning from the Ohio Attorney General's office a year ago, former Attorney General Marc Dann says he's had to undergo professional counseling over the ordeal. (Mon, 11 May 2009 03:10:10 GMT)
Former Attorney General Seeks Counciling
After resigning from the Ohio Attorney General's office a year ago, former Attorney General Marc Dann says he's had to undergo professional counseling over the ordeal. The Youngstown Vindicator interviewed Dann, who says he believes he could have fought off efforts to impeach and remove him from office. He says he resigned because fighting impeachment would have taken too much time away from ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 03:25:37 GMT)
Peterson Lawyer Targets Evidence Law, Bond Level
Joel Brodsky, Drew Peterson's lawyer, talked to the media about the case Sunday – specifically how he plans to defend the man accused of killing his third wife. (Mon, 11 May 2009 03:28:13 GMT)
Peterson's attorney wants lower bond, quieter client
Former Bolingbrook cop is charged with Kathleen Savio's murder Fresh from a media blitz in New York, Drew Peterson's attorney said Sunday that he will push to reduce the $20 million bail set for the former Bolingbrook police sergeant accused of murdering his third wife, and he may look to move the trial out of Will County. (Mon, 11 May 2009 03:39:24 GMT)
Lawyer’s friend gives RM2.4m in his name
SINGAPORE, May 11 — A little-known lawyer in Singapore, who ran his own small firm and died suddenly last December, will have a fellowship in the National University of Singapore’s Law Faculty named after him. A close friend of M. Amaladass, who died at the age of 73 from a heart attack, has donated S$1 million (RM2.4 million) to the school, which Law Faculty dean Tan Cheng Han said will be ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 03:47:22 GMT)
Liddy 'mentally unfit' for sex trial: lawyer
A lawyer for former magistrate Peter Liddy has told the District Court in Adelaide his client could be mentally unfit to stand trial on child sex charges. (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:16:42 GMT)
District attorney candidate known for work ethic
Karen Arnold and the other two Democratic district attorney candidates have each criticized Republic (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:30:50 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
Drew Peterson's lead attorney said he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million to "a reasonable level." (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:34:03 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
Drew Peterson's lead attorney said he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million to "a reasonable level." Joel Brodsky said at a news conference Sunday that a bond between $500,000 and $1 million would be within the range set in other murder cases in Will County. "We are ... going to attempt to get this excessive bond down to a ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:41:00 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
Drew Peterson's lead attorney said he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million to "a reasonable level." (Mon, 11 May 2009 04:41:54 GMT)
Peterson Attorney Wants $20 Million Bond Reduced
Drew Peterson's attorney to ask judge to reduce $20 million bond (Mon, 11 May 2009 05:09:28 GMT)
Attorney general contracts not publicly bid
Issuing state contracts without advertising for competitive bids is common at the state Attorney General's Office, where 90 cents of every $1 spent goes to firms that don't have to participate in a public bidding process. (Mon, 11 May 2009 07:13:51 GMT)
Webster County attorney leaving for Maine
Fort Dodge, Ia. - Webster County Attorney Tim Schott says he has resigned from his position to take a job in his home state of Maine. (Mon, 11 May 2009 09:10:30 GMT)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo eyeing Pedro Espada Jr., Peter Rivera
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will investigate whether two Bronx lawmakers, state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. and Assemblyman Peter Rivera, used nonprofit groups they control in order to dance around campaign laws. (Mon, 11 May 2009 09:27:12 GMT)
Famous Mass. lawyer takes on Turnpike Authority
A lawyer made famous by the book and movie "A Civil Action" has filed a class-action lawsuit claiming tolls collected on the Massachusetts Turnpike are an illegal tax. (Mon, 11 May 2009 10:39:34 GMT)
Former attorney general says he's sought counseling
YOUNGSTOWN -- Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says he's had professional counseling since he resigned from office in 2008 and has spent a lot of time reflecting on the events before and after that announcement. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:09:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran To Free Jailed American Journalist
A lawyer for a jailed U.S. journalist says she could be freed soon after an Iranian appeals court suspended her prison term. Roxana Saberi's father, Reza Saberi, tells NPR he's going to pick her up immediately. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:21:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran to free jailed U.S. journalist
UPDATED: TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- An American journalist jailed in Iran will be freed Monday and can leave the country immediately, her lawyer said Monday after an appeals court suspended her eight-year prison sentence. Roxana Saberi, a 32-year-old dual American-Iranian national who grew up in Fargo, North Dakota, was convicted last month of spying for the U.S. and sentenced to eight years in ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:28:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran to free jailed American journalist
TEHRAN, Iran — An American journalist jailed in Iran will be freed today and can leave the country immediately, her lawyer said today after an appeals court suspended her eight-year prison sentence. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:29:40 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran to free U.S. journalist
A lawyer for a jailed U.S. journalist says she could be freed soon after an Iranian appeals court suspended her prison term. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:32:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran to free jailed American journalist
An American journalist jailed in Iran will be freed Monday and can leave the country immediately, her lawyer said Monday after an appeals court suspended her eight-year prison sentence. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:37:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran to free jailed American journalist
Iranian American journalist Roxana Saberi could be freed from a Tehran prison as early as today after an Iranian appeals court suspended her sentence on an espionage charge, her lawyer told the Times. (Mon, 11 May 2009 11:41:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Iran to Free Iranian-American Journalist
Iranian judicial authorities have suspended the remainder of the eight-year jail sentence given to Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi for alleged espionage and will release her Monday, her lawyer said. (Mon, 11 May 2009 12:01:59 GMT)
Iranian-American journalist to be freed soon: lawyer
An Iranian appeals court has reduced the eight-year jail sentence for Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi to a suspended two-year term and she will soon be freed, her defense lawyer told Reuters Monday. (Mon, 11 May 2009 12:14:50 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
Drew Peterson's lead attorney thinks his client's bond is too high. He says he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million to what he calls "a reasonable level." (Mon, 11 May 2009 12:23:19 GMT)
Iranian-American journalist to be freed soon: lawyer
U.S.-born journalist Roxana Saberi will be freed soon after an Iranian appeals court cut her eight-year jail sentence for espionage to a suspended two-year term, her lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 11 May 2009 12:33:22 GMT)
Lawyer: US reporter leaves jail in Iran
A lawyer for a U.S. journalist jailed in Iran says she has been freed from prison after an appeals court suspended her eight-year jail sentence. Abdolsamad Khorramshahi says Roxana Saberi is "now out of jail." (Mon, 11 May 2009 13:26:39 GMT)
US reporter leaves jail in Iran, lawyer says
A lawyer for a U.S. journalist jailed in Iran says she has been freed from prison after an appeals court suspended her eight-year jail sentence. (Mon, 11 May 2009 13:31:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Gitmo prisoner slashed wrist
A lawyer for a Yemeni held at Guantanamo says the prisoner slashed his wrist and threw the blood during a meeting at the U.S. prison. (Mon, 11 May 2009 13:48:41 GMT)
NY lawyer set to plead guilty to huge fraud
A New York City lawyer charged with stealing $700 million from hedge funds and other investors is expected to plead guilty in Manhattan federal court. (Mon, 11 May 2009 15:23:47 GMT)
Two newspaper editors arrested in Zimbabwe: lawyer
Two editors at a private weekly newspaper were arrested on Monday in Zimbabwe on charges of publishing a falsehood, their lawyer told AFP. (Mon, 11 May 2009 16:01:14 GMT)
Drew Peterson attorney wants $20 million bond reduced
CHICAGO - Drew Peterson's lead attorney said he'll ask a judge to sharply reduce the former suburban Chicago police officer's bond from the current $20 million... (Mon, 11 May 2009 16:13:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Gitmo prisoner slashed wrist, hurled blood
A Yemeni held at Guantanamo slashed his wrist and hurled the blood at his lawyer during a meeting at the prison, the attorney said Monday, describing the incident as a suicide attempt by a psychologically troubled man who should be returned home immediately for treatment. (Mon, 11 May 2009 17:18:33 GMT)
Kiefer Sutherland not "wrongdoer" in NY case: lawyer
Actor Kiefer Sutherland was "neither the instigator nor the wrongdoer" in an incident at a swank New York City party that saw him charged with assault for headbutting another man, Sutherland's lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 11 May 2009 17:52:07 GMT)
Kiefer Sutherland's Attorney Says Actor Wasn't "Instigator" in Head-Butting Case
Kiefer Sutherland's attorney says the actor was "neither the instigator nor a wrongdoer" in the incident that led to a misdemeanor assault charge against with the 24 star, who is accused of head-butting a fashion designer. "We are troubled by the ... (Mon, 11 May 2009 17:54:48 GMT)
Former township attorney Steve Iamarino files lawsuit against Clayton Township
Steve Iamarino CLAYTON TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Former township attorney Steve Iamarino is seeking more than $25,000 from Clayton Township and some of its officials in a lawsuit filed May 4 in the 7th Circuit Court. The lawsuit requests a jury... (Mon, 11 May 2009 18:19:25 GMT)
Farmington Attorney Challenges Red-Light Cameras
A Farmington attorney who opposes red-light cameras in Farmington is fighting two tickets he received after his cars were caught on camera zipping through Albuquerque intersections. (Mon, 11 May 2009 18:27:12 GMT)
Lawyer set to plead guilty to huge fraud
A prominent lawyer accused of defrauding hedge funds of at least $400 million is expected to plead guilty Monday to charges that carry a potential sentence of decades in prison. (Mon, 11 May 2009 18:32:50 GMT)
Womble Carlyle attorney Cozort takes Burley Mitchell's place on NCSU Board of Trustees
Womble Carlyle attorney Burley Mitchell has left North Carolina State University’s Board of Trustees, but the law firm will still be well represented on the school’s governing body. (Mon, 11 May 2009 18:48:32 GMT)
Attorney general to seek wholesale gasoline price probe
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal answered the request Monday from retailers to pursue a federal investigation into a recent spike in gasoline prices. Blumenthal also will contact (Mon, 11 May 2009 20:07:58 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to huge fraud
A Prominent Manhattan lawyer has pleaded guilty to defrauding hedge funds of more than $400 million. (Mon, 11 May 2009 22:20:58 GMT)
Attorney: Kiefer no wrongdoer in incident
NEW YORK, May 11 (UPI) -- Kiefer Sutherland's attorney says the actor was not an instigator or a wrongdoer in a recent alleged altercation in New York in which he faces charges. (Mon, 11 May 2009 22:38:08 GMT)
Once-prominent NY lawyer pleads guilty to fraud
High-profile New York lawyer Marc Dreier pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal charges of running an investment fraud in the hundreds of millions of dollars involving fake promissory notes. (Tue, 12 May 2009 00:07:18 GMT)
NY lawyer Dreier pleads guilty to $400 million fraud
High-profile New York lawyer Marc Dreier pleaded guilty on Monday to criminal charges of running a $400 million investment fraud involving fake promissory notes, and a judge released him into house arrest until sentencing. (Tue, 12 May 2009 00:20:18 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to huge fraud
A prominent Manhattan lawyer pleaded guilty Monday to using impersonations and fake documents to defraud hedge funds out of more than $400 million, a crime a judge said "disgraced the honorable profession of law." (Tue, 12 May 2009 00:42:20 GMT)
Rise in murders leads state attorney to add third prosecutor to homicide unit
As increased filings have combined with hardscrabble budgets and a declining staff size, prosecutor caseloads have soared, meaning homicides that once required a year to resolve are now commonly lasting two, three or more. On Monday, State Attorney Stephen Russell said he will add a third prosecutor to his office’s homicide unit, a specialty unit created in 2007 to field an ever-increasing ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 01:34:42 GMT)
Lawyer accuses Guatemala leader
A murdered lawyer accuses Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom of approving his death, in a final video recording. (Tue, 12 May 2009 02:07:28 GMT)
Slain lawyer accuses Guatemala's president in tape
A lawyer slain by gunmen over the weekend appears in a video tape that emerged Monday alleging that if anything happened to him it would be at the behest of Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom. (Tue, 12 May 2009 02:16:32 GMT)
U.S. attorney reviewing evidence from protest ride
Photographs, recordings and other documentation of a weekend protest ride up southern Utah's off-limits Paria River have been referred to the U.S. attorney's office. (Tue, 12 May 2009 03:13:24 GMT)
Attorney: My client is distraught over off-roading shooting incident
An attorney for a Liberty County woman says his client is distraught over what happened last Thursday evening. The woman is accused of shooting at a family who were off-roading in the area. (Tue, 12 May 2009 03:15:18 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty in $400 Million Fraud Scheme
Authorities say Marc S. Dreier, a New York lawyer, sold $700 million worth of bogus promissory notes. (Tue, 12 May 2009 03:15:57 GMT)
No-Cash Settlement OK'd for Marvell in Backdating Case, but Attorney Fees on Hold
A federal judge in California has approved a stock options backdating settlement with Marvell Technology Group that involves no cash payments to the company, but has delayed approving $16 million in attorney fees to be paid to the two plaintiffs firms, Coughlin Stoia and Scott & Scott. The settlement, resolving all derivative claims associated with stock options backdating at Marvell, comes as ... (Tue, 12 May 2009 03:24:21 GMT)
Sister Of Murderd Bucks Co. Attorney Seeks Justice
The sister of a murdered Bucks County attorney is vowing to do whatever it takes to help move the case forward. (Tue, 12 May 2009 03:51:42 GMT)
New attorney tapped in murder-for-hire retrial
MOUNT HOLLY -- Suspended Bordentown City police chief Phillip Castagna, whose murder-for-hire trial ended in a hung jury in March, yesterday announced local attorney Mark Fury will represent him in his upcoming retrial. (Tue, 12 May 2009 04:09:32 GMT)
Obituary: Robert L. Gillette, attorney, GI advocate
Robert L. Gillette, a Baytown attorney who helped returning GIs settle in east Harris County after World War II and later served as a commissioner with the Port of Houston Authority, has died at 92. (Tue, 12 May 2009 04:38:25 GMT)
Slain lawyer accuses Guatemala's president in tape
A lawyer slain by gunmen over the weekend appears in a video tape that emerged Monday alleging that if anything happened to him it would be at the behest of Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom. (Tue, 12 May 2009 04:52:49 GMT)
No-Cash Settlement OK'd for Marvell in Backdating Case, but Attorney Fees on Hold
A federal judge in California has approved a stock options backdating settlement with Marvell Technology Group that involves no cash payments to the company, but has delayed approving $16 million in attorney fees to be paid to the two plaintiffs firms, Coughlin Stoia and Scott & Scott. (Tue, 12 May 2009 07:02:43 GMT)
Ethan Beden Stroud: Attorney never backed away from a fight
Ethan Beden Stroud was a warrior, from his college days at Virginia Military Institute through his career as a Dallas tax attorney. (Tue, 12 May 2009 07:33:14 GMT)
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