Attorney News May 2009
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Trial date set in case of slain lawyer
Associated Press - May 23, 2009 1:55 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A D.C. Superior Court judge says three men charged with obstructing justice in the death of a well-known lawyer will stand trial... (Sat, 23 May 2009 18:08:32 GMT)
Lawyer gone bad nets prison
A former Sacramento attorney who was more thief than lawyer was sentenced Friday in Sacramento Super (Sat, 23 May 2009 18:45:08 GMT)
Trial date set in obstruction case of slain Va. lawyer
A D.C. Superior Court judge says three men charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the stabbing death of a Virginia lawyer will stand trial next year. (Sat, 23 May 2009 19:25:03 GMT)
Attorney: Predators owners asked to pay up
(AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - An attorney representing an owner of the Nashville Predators said the owners group had to kick in more money to the team because of a cash flow shortage after not making the NHL playoffs. (Sat, 23 May 2009 20:02:36 GMT)
NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
VALERIE BAUMANAssociated Press Writer ALBANY (AP) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two debt settlement companies Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:32:18 GMT)
Seth Williams takes district attorney primary
With 41 percent of the vote, Seth Williams, a current inspector general for Philadelphia, has won the Democratic primary to be Philadelphia district attorney, according to an article from The Associated Press. Republican candidate Michael Untermeyer challenges Williams; the election will take place in November. (Sun, 24 May 2009 03:57:51 GMT)
Lawyer still on Gannon board
A prominent Erie lawyer has ended his lengthy tenure as vice chairman of Gannon University's board of trustees after he filed for personal bankruptcy, listing gambling debts of nearly $400,000 and unpaid federal income taxes of more than $216,000. (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:06:32 GMT)
N.D. attorney general not needed for jury service
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he didn't have to appear for jury service after all. (Sun, 24 May 2009 05:27:52 GMT)
BBB refers complaints to Texas Attorney General
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. has forwarded 67 complaints to the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding alleged misleading telephone sales and difficulties with refunds for testing material offered by the SAT and ACT Prep Center in Coppell. (Sun, 24 May 2009 05:38:43 GMT)
ROBBINSVILLE: Bills from housing attorney raise concerns
ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council has delayed making payments totaling about $24,000 to the municipality’s affordable housing attorney along with a request to exceed the maximum amount of her contract. (Sun, 24 May 2009 05:42:09 GMT)
Republicans mull choices for attorney general slot - roanoke.com
Convention delegates will need to settle questions about the kind of candidate they want to field. RICHMOND --Does the Republican Party need a candidate for attorney general who has experience as a prosecutor? Or should it nominate someone who has been in the middle of legislative battles over property rights, abortion and criminal justice issues? (Sun, 24 May 2009 05:44:25 GMT)
Board recommends public reprimand for Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has agreed to enter into a petition with a state ethics board that recommends a public reprimand for his actions during a Washington County murder trail. (Sun, 24 May 2009 06:38:27 GMT)
Attorney: Suit against LaCoste dropped
A suit filed against Joe LaCoste of Albany, an officer with the former Willamette Development Services of Albany, has been dropped, according to a Portland attorney involved in the case. (Sun, 24 May 2009 06:58:57 GMT)
Attorney general OK with charter
A state attorney general's opinion issued last week resolves some legal questions about the city's proposed charter revisions and upholds the position of city officials. (Sun, 24 May 2009 10:12:05 GMT)
Kho ‘exploited’ in sex video scandal—lawyer
The lawyer of embattled beauty doctor Hayden Kho insisted that her client is also a victim of exploitation in the illegal distribution of videos of his sexual encounters with actress Katrina Halili. (Sun, 24 May 2009 11:17:29 GMT)
Attorney asks for lawsuit dismissal
A Columbia County prosecutor, accused of using privileged information he acquired as a defense attorney to jail and criminally charge a woman he once represented, denies any wrongdoing. (Sun, 24 May 2009 12:58:24 GMT)
Kho ‘exploited’ in sex video scandal—lawyer
The lawyer of embattled beauty doctor Hayden Kho insisted that her client is also a victim of exploitation in the illegal distribution of videos of his sexual encounters with actress Katrina Halili. (Sun, 24 May 2009 13:02:19 GMT)
NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
VALERIE BAUMANAssociated Press Writer ALBANY (AP) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two debt settlement companies Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:02:18 GMT)
Attorney General Corbett to Refile Charges Against Veon
Attorney General Tom Corbett is considering a run for governor. But a prominent Pennsylvania political analyst thinks last week's stunning dismissal of charges against former state House Democratic Whip Mike Veon could prove to be a setback for Corbett’s political aspirations. (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:15:19 GMT)
Roco’s feminist partner turns up as porno doctor’s lawyer
By Joel Zurbano CONTROVERSIAL physician Hayden Kho has enlisted the services of feminist lawyer Lorna Patajo Kapunan to defend him in ... (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:47:01 GMT)
The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Sun, 24 May 2009 16:25:18 GMT)
Attorney general: Hillsboro officials must respond to FOIA requests
HILLSBORO -- The Illinois attorney general’s office has advised Hillsboro city officials to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests from a Donnellson man who has a pending court case against the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, Hillsboro Energy and its affiliate, Montgomery Land Co. (Sun, 24 May 2009 19:02:18 GMT)
The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Mon, 25 May 2009 00:18:31 GMT)
Noted lawyer joins team fighting Attalla drug charges
Noted criminal defense lawyer Steve Fishman has joined the legal team defending Hatim Tim Attalla of federal charges that he conspired with members of the Highwaymen Motorcycle Club to possess and distribute controlled substances. (Mon, 25 May 2009 01:13:13 GMT)
Town camps takeover 'illegal': lawyer
The Commonwealth's threat to compulsorily acquire Aboriginal town camps in Alice Springs breaches international law, a prominent lawyer says. (Mon, 25 May 2009 01:48:00 GMT)
ROBBINSVILLE: Bills from housing attorney raise concerns
ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council has delayed making payments totaling about $24,000 to the municipality’s affordable housing attorney along with a request to exceed the maximum amount of her contract. (Mon, 25 May 2009 03:55:08 GMT)
Council to consider booting city attorney
LEAGUE CITY City council members will consider terminating city Attorney Dick Gregg Jr.'s contract at a meeting Tuesday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 04:31:12 GMT)
ROBBINSVILLE: Bills from housing attorney raise concerns
ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council has delayed making payments totaling about $24,000 to the municipality’s affordable housing attorney along with a request to exceed the maximum amount of her contract. (Mon, 25 May 2009 05:28:52 GMT)
Mother of pedicurist in homicide case fires lawyer
The lawyer representing pedicurist Deng Yujiao, charged with stabbing an official to death upon alleged sexual assault in Badong County, central China's Hubei Province, has said that he would not quit the case even though the defendant's mother had annulled their contract. A day after Deng's mother Zhang Shumei announced she was dissolving the contract because the lawyer had not been able to ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:21:44 GMT)
Orem attorney named to conduct panel
The Utah Supreme Court has appointed Orem attorney Constance Lundberg to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which investigates... (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:22:18 GMT)
Board recommends public reprimand for Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has agreed to enter into a petition with a state ethics board that recommends a public reprimand for his actions during a Washington County murder trail. (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:26:19 GMT)
Nigeria: Lawyer Arraigned for Assaulting Tenant
A lawyer, Mohammed Sani, has been arraigned before the Gudu upper Area Court for intimidation, assault and threat to life of one Ibrahim Usman of the National Library Abuja. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:35:51 GMT)
Uganda: Scrap Anti-Terror Law, Says Lawyer
Kampala — A Kampala lawyer has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to scrap the Anti-Terrorism Act. Jackson Karugaba is also seeking to block the Regulation of Interception of Communications Bill. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:48:30 GMT)
Mother of pedicurist in homicide case fires lawyer
The lawyer representing pedicurist Deng Yujiao, charged with stabbing an official to death upon alleged sexual assault in Badong County, central China's Hubei Province, has said that he would not quit the case even though the defendant's mother had annulled their contract. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:14:45 GMT)
BROKERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO CHEATING LAWYER
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Two financial brokers pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of having cheated a lawyer involving a sum of RM150,000, last year. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:39:49 GMT)
Newly hired attorney takes on immigration cases
Justice For Our Neighbors is resuming its monthly immigration clinics with its first session Thursday. The group — which provides immigration advice — stopped its clinics in January after its attorney Susan Reed resigned to take another job. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:44:00 GMT)
Lawyer files RM160mil suit against Bar Council
KUALA LUMPUR : A lawyer has filed a RM160mil suit against the Bar Council for not allowing him to use their premises to launch his book entitled ‘Presumed Guilty’, seeking a declaration that their decision violated his rights to equality under Article 8 of the Federal Constitution. (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:05:02 GMT)
Robert McFadden Palms Springs Attorney Sentenced For Prescription Drug Diversion
Robert McFadden, 63, an attorney from Palm Springs, CA, was sentenced in U.S. District Court yesterday, to three years of incarceration to be followed by two years of supervised release for his role in a scheme in which large quantities of Serostim, an HIV drug, were illegally purchased from illegitimate sources and then illegally distributed to wholesale distributors using falsified paperwork. ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:05:08 GMT)
The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Mon, 25 May 2009 10:48:44 GMT)
Gambia: Lawyer Martin Condemns Witch Hunting
Mr. Assan Martin, a Human Rights Lawyer and Libertarian, in an interview with Foroyaa, at his office on Wednesday, 20th May, calls for the cessation of the ongoing 'Witch hunting' activities in some parts of the Western Region and other places in the country. (Mon, 25 May 2009 10:50:38 GMT)
Council to consider booting city attorney
LEAGUE CITY City council members will consider terminating city Attorney Dick Gregg Jr.'s contract at a meeting Tuesday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 11:46:01 GMT)
Dubai sheikh to counter-sue Iranian in property case: lawyer
DUBAI, May 25, 2009 (AFP) - A Dubai sheikh being sued by an Iranian businessman over 1.9 billion dollars in property investments plans to file a counterclaim demanding compensation for losses, his lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 11:54:58 GMT)
'Very sick' Corby signs new lawyer
SCHAPELLE Corby has signed up a new lawyer to continue her battle for freedom and to help ensure her mental condition is properly treated. (Mon, 25 May 2009 12:35:27 GMT)
Council to consider booting city attorney
LEAGUE CITY City council members will consider terminating city Attorney Dick Gregg Jr.'s contract at a meeting Tuesday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 13:31:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Burmese Opposition Leader to Testify at Own Trial
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will testify at her own trial Tuesday, a lawyer for the pro-democracy activist said Monday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 17:04:32 GMT)
NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
VALERIE BAUMANAssociated Press Writer ALBANY (AP) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two debt settlement companies Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Mon, 25 May 2009 18:14:18 GMT)
Attorney: 13-year-old boy who fled chemo evaluated by doctor; arrest warrant for mother lifted
NEW ULM, Minn. - A 13-year-old cancer patient and his mother, who fled Minnesota last week to avoid court-ordered chemotherapy for him, returned voluntarily Monday, and the boy was evaluated by a doctor, a sheriff and the family's attorney said. (Mon, 25 May 2009 19:34:01 GMT)
Craigslist sues South Carolina attorney general
Classified advertising site's move comes after chief executive threatened with criminal investigation Classified advertising website Craigslist has responded to accusations of criminal activity by suing the attorney general of South Carolina. The San Francisco-based website said that it was taking the action after the state's attorney general, Henry McMaster, said that he was considering a ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:13:43 GMT)
(UPDATED) Defense attorney charged with DUI, causing wrecks (with MUG)
DESTIN - Local defense attorney Robert Scott Whitehead was arrested and faces multiple charges in connection with two motor vehicle accidents in Destin on Saturday night. Whitehead, who is 38, was charged with DUI with property damage and personal injury, (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:38:09 GMT)
Attorney: Boy who fled chemo returns, sees doctor
An attorney says a 13-year-old Minnesota boy who fled the state last week to avoid cancer treatment has returned and is being evaluated by a doctor. (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:54:48 GMT)
Attorney: Boy who fled chemo returns, sees doctor
Associated Press - May 25, 2009 6:03 PM ET NEW ULM, Minn. (AP) - An attorney says a 13-year-old Minnesota boy who fled the state last week to avoid cancer treatment has returned and is being... (Mon, 25 May 2009 22:19:38 GMT)
Attorney: Boy who fled chemo returns, sees doctor
An attorney says a 13-year-old Minnesota boy who fled the state last week to avoid cancer treatment has returned and is being evaluated by a doctor. Attorney Tom Hagen, whose law office represents Daniel Hauser's parents, said Daniel was being evaluated at a... (Mon, 25 May 2009 22:25:05 GMT)
Lawyer to Stars’ Ex-Wives Has Never Been Busier
In Britain, divorcing wives are increasingly turning to Raymond Tooth. (Mon, 25 May 2009 23:01:59 GMT)
BBB refers complaints to Texas Attorney General
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. has forwarded 67 complaints to the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding alleged misleading telephone sales and difficulties with refunds for testing material offered by the SAT and ACT Prep Center in Coppell. (Mon, 25 May 2009 23:14:45 GMT)
ROBBINSVILLE: Bills from housing attorney raise concerns
ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council has delayed making payments totaling about $24,000 to the municipality’s affordable housing attorney along with a request to exceed the maximum amount of her contract. (Mon, 25 May 2009 23:25:07 GMT)
Lawyer: Mom prepared to allow son to undergo chemotherapy
A 13-year-old cancer patient and his mother who last week fled their rural home in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, rather than undergo chemotherapy returned voluntarily Monday and will accept whatever course of treatment a court may order, their lawyer said. (Tue, 26 May 2009 00:17:25 GMT)
Suu Kyi to call detained deputy as witness: lawyer
Lawyers for Myanmar pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi said they will call the detained deputy leader of her opposition political party as a witness at her trial. (Tue, 26 May 2009 02:02:08 GMT)
Gadian in Manila, ready to back claims - lawyer
After being granted a writ of amparo, Navy Lt. S.G. Nancy Gadian, the whistleblower in the alleged P46-million Balikatan fund mess, is now in Metro Manila, her lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 03:23:18 GMT)
Attorney murdered
The protective order she had against a man who refused to let go recently expired, and he returned for a second chance. But attorney-at-law Margaret Shanta Parsad, 52, refused to reunite with the man she had feared for many years, police say. (Tue, 26 May 2009 03:58:14 GMT)
Knox attorney Young, 96, dies
Robert S. Young, a prominent attorney whose participation in numerous organizations and boards was key in bettering Knoxville, died Sunday. He was 96. (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:02:43 GMT)
AMD lawyer cites critical 'incidents' in Intel rivalry
The top lawyer at AMD talks to CNET about critical moments when the rivalry with Intel got particularly nasty. (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:58:28 GMT)
BBB refers complaints to Texas Attorney General
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. has forwarded 67 complaints to the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding alleged misleading telephone sales and difficulties with refunds for testing material offered by the SAT and ACT Prep Center in Coppell. (Tue, 26 May 2009 05:39:40 GMT)
Board recommends public reprimand for Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has agreed to enter into a petition with a state ethics board that recommends a public reprimand for his actions during a Washington County murder trail. (Tue, 26 May 2009 06:26:19 GMT)
Attorney's office is moving tribute to vets
DAYTONA BEACH -- Attorney Tom Mott is aware that his mobile law office might be considered self promotional. (Tue, 26 May 2009 07:08:46 GMT)
Balikatan whistleblower to surface at CA: lawyer
Navy Lt. Senior Grade Mary Nancy Gadian, a whistleblower in the alleged diversion of military funds, is finally surfacing on Thursday, a lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 08:28:02 GMT)
Dubai sheikh to counter-sue Iranian in property case: lawyer
DUBAI, May 25, 2009 (AFP) - A Dubai sheikh being sued by an Iranian businessman over 1.9 billion dollars in property investments plans to file a counterclaim demanding compensation for losses, his lawyer said on Monday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 08:42:01 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Mayor and Lawyer Detained Over MP's Rape Case
Kwekwe's MDC Mayor Shadreck Tobaiwa and Tapera Sengweni, the lawyer representing Kwekwe MP Blessing Chebundo were arrested on charges of obstruction of justice on Friday in a case involving the MDC legislator. (Tue, 26 May 2009 08:47:12 GMT)
Council to consider booting city attorney
LEAGUE CITY City council members will consider terminating city Attorney Dick Gregg Jr.'s contract at a meeting Tuesday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:14:52 GMT)
Pakistan court suspends election ban on former PM Sharif: lawyer
Pakistan's supreme court on Tuesday suspended a ban on opposition leader and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif from holding office and contesting elections, a lawyer said. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:27:15 GMT)
Knox attorney Young, 96, dies
Robert S. Young, a prominent attorney whose participation in numerous organizations and boards was key in bettering Knoxville, died Sunday. He was 96. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:47:41 GMT)
UPDATE: Pakistan Court Lifts Election Ban On Ex-PM - Lawyer
ISLAMABAD (AFP)--Pakistan's supreme court Tuesday lifted a ban on opposition leader and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif holding office and contesting elections, his lawyer said. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:56:11 GMT)
NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
VALERIE BAUMANAssociated Press Writer ALBANY (AP) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two debt settlement companies Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:57:08 GMT)
Lawyer to Stars’ Ex-Wives Has Never Been Busier
A Mr. Tooth on the phone for you, sir. For years, just the word that London’s premier divorce lawyer, Raymond Tooth, was calling was enough to spread fear and loathing among a certain class of wealthy British men. (Tue, 26 May 2009 11:48:20 GMT)
Pants case: Attorney 'disappears'
The so-called "pants case" that has been on the Umlazi Regional Court roll since 2007 was again delayed on Tuesday. This time the accused's attorney, Lawrence de Klerk, could not be found and the state prosecutor was unavailable because he was writing examinations. (Tue, 26 May 2009 12:17:28 GMT)
Court: Suspects can be interrogated without lawyer
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a long-standing ruling that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer was present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. The high court, in a 5-4 ruling,... (Tue, 26 May 2009 14:55:46 GMT)
Supreme Court Rules Suspects Can Be Interrogated Without Lawyer
The Supreme Court has overturned a long-standing ruling that stops police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer is present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. The high court, in a 5-4 ruling, overturned the 1986 Michigan v. Jackson ruling, which Justice Antonin Scalia said "was poorly reasoned, has created no significant reliance interests ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 15:23:00 GMT)
Court: Suspects can be interrogated without lawyer
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a long-standing ruling that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer was present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:20:07 GMT)
Court: Suspects Don't Need Lawyer Present
The Supreme Court has overturned a long-standing ruling that stops police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer is present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:30:06 GMT)
Sotomayor Has Long Record As Lawyer, Judge
When President Obama introduced his Supreme Court nominee Tuesday, he spoke at length about her personal story. Ed Whelan, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Kenji Yoshino, a professor of constitutional law, talk about Sonya Sotomayor's long record as a lawyer and judge. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:39:25 GMT)
Report: Jose Baez to introduce new attorney
Who will be Casey Anthony's death-certified attorney? We will find out Thursday, WESH-Channel 2 reports. Attorney Jose Baez will introduce this addition to Anthony's defense team at a hearing that day, the NBC affiliate says. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:46:38 GMT)
Reported gangster, attorney wife out on bond
An alleged Houston gangster and his attorney wife are out on bond. Both were taken into custody and charged with money laundering last week. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:10:04 GMT)
Dallas Attorney Dan Sheehan Leads Another Successful Texas Irish American Cup Challenge
DALLAS – Dallas attorney Daniel Sheehan , chairman of the 12 th Annual Texas Irish American Cup Challenge, is pleased to announce that this year’s golf tournament and auction raised nearly $150,000 for local and international charities. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:17:47 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Money Laundering
HOUSTON -- An attorney and her husband have been accused of laundering more than $100,000, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday. Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos said Grace D. Kopacz, 39, and William Harigan Rambo III, 38, have been charged with felony money laundering. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:44:58 GMT)
S.C. attorney general says lawsuits could weaken governor's office
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster says lawsuits over forcing Gov. Mark Sanford to request $700 million in federal stimulus cash could weaken the governor's office. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:48:40 GMT)
Oregon Attorney General announces $655,000 grant to fight Internet sex predators
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced today a $655,000 federal stimulus grant will help fight online sex predators. The Recovery Act grant will fund the state justice department's Internet Crimes Against Child unit, which investigates and prosecutes predators who use... (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:52:48 GMT)
Court restricts defendant-lawyer rule
WASHINGTON, May 26 (UPI) -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 Tuesday to overturn a 33-year-old precedent absolutely restricting police questioning once a defendant has a lawyer. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:58:16 GMT)
Lawyer at Bandidos murder trial excuses self from case due to wife's illness
LONDON, Ont. - The mass murder trial involving the slayings of eight men associated with the Bandidos biker gang has been halted with a lawyer excusing himself from the case. (Tue, 26 May 2009 18:10:00 GMT)
Scrushy attorney blames fraud on subordinates
An attorney for former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy says the accounting fraud at the rehabilitation chain was perpetrated by subordinates and not Scrushy. (Tue, 26 May 2009 19:47:52 GMT)
Meade ships out again: Attorney who just returned from Iraq heading to diplomatic post
When the e-mail opened up and changed everything, prosecutor Chris Meade had barely settled back into his job at the District Attorney's Office. (Tue, 26 May 2009 20:00:03 GMT)
Lawyer Backs Out Of Biker Trial
The mass murder trial involving the slayings of eight men associated with the Bandidos biker gang has been halted with a lawyer excusing himself from the case. Ted Royle, senior counsel for accused Dwight Mushey, had to withdraw from the case due to his wife falling gravely ill. (Tue, 26 May 2009 20:16:25 GMT)
B.C. attorney general loses seat in recount
B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal has lost his provincial seat in an electoral recount to Independent challenger Vicki Huntington. (Tue, 26 May 2009 20:29:24 GMT)
Harry Rednapp lawyer takes on the police again over search warrant
The lawyer who has put a police chief’s job on the line over a search warrant is the same man who represented Harry Redknapp in his successful claim over a dawn raid on his home. (Tue, 26 May 2009 21:58:42 GMT)
City Council attorney wants attorney general to weigh in on e-mails
NEW ORLEANS – The attorney for the New Orleans City Council wants the state attorney general to issue an opinion in the ongoing dispute over access to councilmembers' e-mails. (Tue, 26 May 2009 23:22:33 GMT)
Attorney Files Motion To Intervene In Lawsuit
A Springdale attorney and his wife have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit between the Tontitown Water and Sewer Commission and the Washington Water Authority and Rural Development Authority. (Wed, 27 May 2009 00:17:06 GMT)
Newark attorney arrested at City Hall for alleged blackmail scheme
NEWARK -- A city municipal attorney was arrested at City Hall this afternoon after trying to blackmail his boss for $750,000 in cash and a promotion, authorities said. Neil Braunstein, 40, of Fanwood in Union County, threatened last week to... (Wed, 27 May 2009 00:54:24 GMT)
Prominent attorney and civic leader dies
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- Over the weekend, the legal community in Montgomery and Alabama lost a longtime attorney and dedicated civic leader. (Wed, 27 May 2009 00:55:32 GMT)
Newark city attorney arrested on extortion charge
Authorities in Newark say a municipal attorney tried to blackmail his boss, demanding $750,000 in cash and a job promotion. (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:44:37 GMT)
Focus on Astor?s Many Wills, and a Lawyer in the Middle
More than 30 wills were executed over half a century, and the testimony of her lawyer, Henry Christensen, is critical to both prosecution and defense. (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:46:18 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: Lincoln Man Charged With Crack Cocaine Possession
U.S. Attorney Joe Stecher's office says a judge has unsealed a two count indictment alleging 22-year-old Jemaine Sidney possessed crack cocaine with the intent to deliver. (Wed, 27 May 2009 02:22:18 GMT)
The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Wed, 27 May 2009 02:57:09 GMT)
Local Lawyer Receives National Award for Helping Children
A local lawyer received a national award for his work to help children. (Wed, 27 May 2009 03:04:45 GMT)
Curry's attorney to seek bond hearing
Michael Lee Curry, accused in the ax slayings of his family, could be released from the Muscogee County jail on bond, if his attorney gets a Superior Court judge to set one. (Wed, 27 May 2009 04:01:07 GMT)
Lawyer says judge erred by denying bond for Ponzi suspect
The lawyer representing a woman accused of swindling $2.11 million from investors in an alleged Ponzi scheme has filed a motion requesting the court reconsider releasing her on bond. (Wed, 27 May 2009 04:02:42 GMT)
B.C. Attorney General loses seat in recount
Attorney General Wally Oppal lost his seat in the B.C. legislature on Tuesday after a vote recount. (Wed, 27 May 2009 04:17:05 GMT)
B.C. Attorney General loses seat in recount
Attorney General Wally Oppal lost his seat in the B.C. legislature on Tuesday after a vote recount. (Wed, 27 May 2009 05:32:04 GMT)
Lawyer says motorist accused of hitting and killing a jogger wasn't reckless
EL PASO -- Adam Michael Berg, the motorist accused of hitting and killing a jogger almost three years ago, was involved in a tragic accident but he is no criminal, his lawyer said Tuesday during opening statements in Berg's manslaughter trial. (Wed, 27 May 2009 06:07:29 GMT)
City council ousts attorney
LEAGUE CITY The city council voted to fire city attorney Dick Gregg and replace him with his predecessor, Arnold Polanco. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:00:07 GMT)
Qimonda Insolvency Lawyer Considers Selling Parts, FTD Reports
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Qimonda AG ’s insolvency lawyer Michael Jaffe is examining a possible sale of parts of the company after China’s Inspur Group Co. said its not interested in a complete takeover, the Financial Times Deutschland said, citing unidentified people close to Qimonda’s creditors. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:17:57 GMT)
Michigan: High court: Police can interrogate without lawyer
The nation's highest court Tuesday overturned a ruling that prohibited police from asking questions of a defendant once he or she had requested a lawyer, setting aside a 23-year-old precedent built off a Michigan case. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:20:56 GMT)
Attorney Files Motion To Intervene In Lawsuit
A Springdale attorney and his wife have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit between the Tontitown Water and Sewer Commission and the Washington Water Authority and Rural Development Authority. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:33:37 GMT)
Lawyer suspects Shropshire was recorded
The lawyer for an Annapolis alderman accused of inappropriately touching a midshipman said Tuesday that he thinks the Naval Criminal Investigative Service may have recorded a telephone conversation between his client and the accuser, who the lawyer said was "thoroughly inebriated" the night of the alleged incident. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:44:56 GMT)
Newark city attorney arrested on extortion charge
NEWARK (AP) -- Authorities in Newark say a municipal attorney tried to blackmail his boss, demanding $750,000 in cash and a job promotion. (Wed, 27 May 2009 08:15:59 GMT)
Geisler written off GMA soap opera—lawyer
The lawyer of actress Yasmien Kurdi said Wednesday that Baron Geisler was already being “written off” the GMA-7 soap opera in which he co-stars with Kurdi, and that the production was doing all it could to prevent another encounter between them. (Wed, 27 May 2009 10:14:30 GMT)
Former state attorney's investigator indicted
A former investigator for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on one count of possession of child pornography. (Wed, 27 May 2009 10:31:51 GMT)
Attorney honored for work
CEDAR CITY - The Utah attorney general, the Iron County Commission and the Children's Justice Center have honored Iron County Chief Deputy County Attorney Troy Little with the second-annual Children's Justice Award for his child-abuse prosecution work. (Wed, 27 May 2009 11:05:43 GMT)
ROBBINSVILLE: Bills from housing attorney raise concerns
ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council has delayed making payments totaling about $24,000 to the municipality’s affordable housing attorney along with a request to exceed the maximum amount of her contract. (Wed, 27 May 2009 11:24:29 GMT)
League City council ousts city attorney
League City council members ousted the city’s attorney Dick Gregg Jr. in a split vote Tuesday night. (Wed, 27 May 2009 12:09:54 GMT)
Attorney General Cox announces run for governor
LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced Wednesday he will run for governor in 2010. Cox, who has been exploring a bid for the Republican nomination for months, made the announcement online early today. (Wed, 27 May 2009 12:20:43 GMT)
Lawyer: Shropshire accuser 'thoroughly inebriated' night of alleged incident in car
The lawyer for an Annapolis alderman accused of inappropriately touching a midshipman said Tuesday that he thinks the Naval Criminal Investigative Service may have recorded a telephone conversation between his client and the accuser, who the lawyer said was "thoroughly inebriated" the night of the alleged incident. (Wed, 27 May 2009 12:56:34 GMT)
High court: Police can interrogate without lawyer
The nation's highest court Tuesday overturned a ruling that prohibited police from asking questions of a defendant once he or she had requested a lawyer, setting aside a 23-year-old precedent built off a Michigan case. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:07:50 GMT)
Attorney General moves to appeal against 'lenient' Baby P sentences
The Attorney General today moved to get the sentences in the Baby P case increased on the grounds they were unduly lenient. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:13:38 GMT)
Federal judge in Newark delays bail hearing for lawyer accused of murder and witness intimidation
A federal judge in Newark today delayed a bail hearing for a lawyer charged with murder and witness intimidation, saying the defense deserved an opportunity to question a federal agent. Paul Bergrin, 53, is accused of derailing prosecutions by silencing... (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:39:24 GMT)
Ex-McHenry Co. state's attorney aide pleads guilty to misdemeanor theft
Amy Dalby, the college student at the center of a 20-month special prosecutor probe into computer files swiped from the office of McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor this morning in another surprising twist to the politically charged investigation. (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:20:55 GMT)
Casey Anthony's new attorney to be revealed Thursday
Jose Baez won't be the lead attorney of record for Casey Anthony after Thursday. (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:45:46 GMT)
Trial was unfair, says Reid's lawyer
Murderer and rapist Liam Reid's lawyer did not have enough time to prepare his defence after the late disclosure of DNA evidence, leading to an unfair trial, the Court of Appeal has heard. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:16:36 GMT)
Defense attorney accused of murder faces bail hearing
A New Jersey defense attorney charged with scheming to kill witnesses will find out whether he must stay in jail. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:44:48 GMT)
Regina lawyer Garret Oledzki pleaded guilty to charges of conduct unbecoming a lawyer
A Regina lawyer who had planned to run in the last federal election until stepping aside amidst controversy has pleaded guilty to disciplinary charges of conduct unbecoming a lawyer. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:50:21 GMT)
Lawyer downplays G.I.'s drug confession
FORT LEWIS, Wash., May 27 (UPI) -- An Army lawyer urged a hearing officer to ignore his client's statement that he provided the drugs that caused the overdose death of a Seattle-area teenager. (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:13:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Astor's Will Changes Directed By Son
Brooke Astor's former lawyer said that when he rewrote the socialite's will in 2002, it was at the direction of her son Anthony Marshall who was the beneficiary of the changes. Attorney Henry Christensen testified Wednesday at Marshall's larceny trial. He said the defendant called him and said his mother wanted the changes. (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:25:03 GMT)
Dallas Attorney Matt Yarbrough Highlighted Among Dallas Top Corporate Defenders
DALLAS — Business attorney Matt Yarbrough, founder of The Yarbrough Law Group and Yarbrough Strategic Advisors in Dallas, once again has earned a spot among North Texas’ top business defense attorneys. (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:34:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Astor's will changes directed by son
Associated Press - May 27, 2009 2:25 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Brooke Astor's former lawyer says that when he rewrote the socialite's will in 2002, it was at the direction of her son Anthony... (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:38:36 GMT)
Longtime attorney, Grand Rapids arts patron Kenneth Childs remembered at memorial service Friday
Kenneth Childs GRAND RAPIDS -- Kenneth Childs, longtime attorney for American Seating and a supporter of local theater, will be remembered at a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St. NE. Mr. Childs, who... (Wed, 27 May 2009 18:59:26 GMT)
Assistant City Attorney Recognized Statewide for Outstanding Public Service
The City of Corpus Christi Legal Department is pleased to announce that Senior Assistant City Attorney Peter Merkl has been selected by the Texas City Attorneys Association (TCAA) to receive its prestigious Galen Sparks Award. (Wed, 27 May 2009 19:01:42 GMT)
Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt scheduled for first court appearance
Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, indicted by a federal grand jury last week on charges including money laundering and attempted bribery, is scheduled for court June 3, records show. (Wed, 27 May 2009 19:13:21 GMT)
U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta to head FIU law school
R. Alexander Acosta, the current U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida, has just been named dean of Florida International University's Law School. (Wed, 27 May 2009 19:30:56 GMT)
Don Perata won't face federal corruption charges, U.S. attorney announces
A former leader of the California Senate now vying to become Oakland's mayor, he calls the decision after a five-year FBI probe 'full vindication.' Three others also are cleared. Ending a five-year corruption investigation by the FBI, the U.S attorney in Sacramento has decided not to file criminal charges against former state Senate leader Don Perata. (Wed, 27 May 2009 19:49:23 GMT)
FIU hires Miami U.S. attorney R. Alex Acosta as law dean
Florida International University has hired Miami's U.S. attorney as its new law school dean. (Wed, 27 May 2009 20:26:56 GMT)
Attorney, civic activist Javier Soto to head Dade Community Foundation
Javier Soto to head Dade Community Foundation Attorney Javier Alberto Soto -- civic activist, fund raiser and one-time chief of staff to Miami-Dade's mayor -- has been named president of the philanthropic Dade Community Foundation. (Wed, 27 May 2009 21:40:55 GMT)
Former McHenry County State's Attorney's office secretary pleads guilty to computer tampering
A former secretary accused of stealing computer files from McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi pleaded guilty Wednesday to a misdemeanor charge of computer tampering. In return for the guilty plea from 24-year-old Amy Dalby in the politically sensitive case, special prosecutor David O'Connor agreed to drop six pending felony charges that could have sent the DeKalb County woman to ... (Wed, 27 May 2009 22:20:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Mom tried to surrender before son's death
The lawyer of a mother accused of suffocating her 3-year-old son says her client tried to surrender to police on an unrelated charge only hours before the boy was killed. (Wed, 27 May 2009 22:44:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Spector maintains he didn't kill actress
Phil Spector's lawyer has filed a memorandum with the judge who will sentence the record producer, saying Spector still maintains he did not kill actress Lana Clarkson and is not responsible for her death. (Wed, 27 May 2009 22:50:21 GMT)
Chrysler Dissidents’ Lawyer Seeks GM Bondholders for New Fight
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Some General Motors Corp. bondholders are being “organized” by a lawyer involved in Chrysler LLC’s reorganization who said he will argue this time that the loser in a GM bankruptcy will be Main Street, not Wall Street. (Wed, 27 May 2009 22:52:01 GMT)
Lawyer to fight extradition of US murder suspect
The lawyer for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting two young men in Georgia said Wednesday he will fight extradition because he believes his client will not receive a fair trial in the southern U.S. state. (Thu, 28 May 2009 00:30:37 GMT)
Obama Names Tech Lawyer To Be Ambassador To Japan
Obama Names Tech Lawyer To Be Ambassador To Japan (Thu, 28 May 2009 01:02:28 GMT)
Lawyer seeks trimmed prison time for Phil Spector
A lawyer for Phil Spector said in a court document filed Wednesday that the music producer maintains he did not kill actress Lana Clarkson and is not responsible for her death. (Thu, 28 May 2009 02:30:02 GMT)
Pension Board Gets Attorney General Opinion
FAYETTEVILLE — Some retired firemen in Fayetteville may not be legally allowed to reduce their benefits, according to an Arkansas Attorney General opinion. (Thu, 28 May 2009 02:49:16 GMT)
Murder defendant's attorney now says shooting of Pittsburg 14-year-old was self-defense
n Murder defendant's attorney now says shooting of Pittsburg teen was self-defense (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:22:00 GMT)
Attorney gives Fratta nude photo of woman
Robert Fratta is in jail and apparently he's found a way to pass the time. His attorney admits giving Fratta a nude photo of a Florida woman whom Fratta is considering marrying. (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:24:54 GMT)
A HIP new outlook: Local attorney sold on benefits of replacement surgery
Longview attorney Ralph Pelaia said he has enjoyed an active life and — three months after hip replacement surgery — is glad he still is able to do so. (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:29:44 GMT)
Cybersex lawyer no-show at hearing
THE lawyer who sued Sun.Star and ABS-CBN over stories on the cybersex den recently raided by authorities failed to show up during Wednesday’s preliminary investigation at City Prosecutors Off read more (Thu, 28 May 2009 03:36:13 GMT)
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