Attorney News Jun 2009
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Jordan - Depressed Price Hires Mccartneys Lawyer For Quickie Divorce
Glamour model KATIE PRICE has hired SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY's divorce lawyer as she prepares to end her marriage to Aussie pop star PETER ANDRE.Friends claim the Brit has... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:59:57 GMT)
Lawyer’s case will test powers of extradition
A north London lawyer next week faces the unwanted prospect of becoming the first British national extradited to the US on corruption charges, in a case that opens a new front in Washington’s worldwide war on financial crime. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:59:30 GMT)
Changing of the guard at the Attorney Grievance Commission
The Attorney Grievance Commission, the 12-member panel that oversees disciplinary proceedings against Maryland lawyers, will be getting a new leader for the first time in 14 years July 1. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:09:00 GMT)
Lawyer's Killing Is Still Unsolved
Robert Wone's 2006 stabbing death in a Dupont Circle townhouse continues to vex authorities. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:29:47 GMT)
Los Angeles attorney Kenneth Kahn dies after fall
Associated Press - June 1, 2009 12:44 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kenneth Kahn, a criminal defense attorney known for his work with high-profile clients such as Larry Flynt, has died. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:54:40 GMT)
Los Angeles Attorney Kenneth Kahn Dies After Fall
Kenneth Kahn, a criminal defense attorney known for his work with high-profile clients such as Larry Flynt, has died. He was 66. Kahn's public relations consultant Bob Mazza said the Santa Monica resident died Wednesday in a hospital in Peru after falling while climbing alone on the mountain above the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:09:08 GMT)
At 91 years, Waco attorney still going strong
Tom Moore Jr. has amassed honors, awards and the respect of legions during his days as a hard-charging district attorney, reformer legislator, compassionate attorney and self-styled liberal. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:09:34 GMT)
U.S. Attorney’s Office undergoing change
The flurry of investigative activity on the EnCap front comes during a period of transition for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which has been under the direction of acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra Jr. since Chris Christie stepped down in December to seek New Jersey’s GOP gubernatorial nomination. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:59:01 GMT)
Lawyer to head workplace review
The State Government has appointed a lawyer with 20 years’ experience to head WA’s review of its industrial relations system. Steven Amendola will investigate reforms to WA’s unfair dismissal laws, u (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:25:05 GMT)
How do you know when (or if) you need a lawyer?
(ARA) - If you are waiting for your landlord to fix a leaky roof -- you may need a lawyer. If you are adopting a child -- you may need a lawyer. If your business partner, or spouse, is cheating on you -- you may need a lawyer. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:40:11 GMT)
Complaint claims lawyer solicited business in a hospital
SARASOTA — Chasing business is not unusual in the legal arena, but a Sarasota lawsuit alleges a lawyer and his firm went too far — including to a hospital room. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:16:25 GMT)
Expertise key in picking attorney
The right attorney can guide a business around the obstacles littering the road to success. But when should a company lawyer up and with what kind of attorney? (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:18:35 GMT)
Kerik lawyer slams Justice press play
The lawyer for indicted former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik has accused the Justice Department of using the press to poison public opinion against his client mere months before his scheduled trial for corruption and tax charges. Defense attorney Barry Berke criticized a press release last week from Justice Department prosecutors in New York that announced Mr. Kerik had been ... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:56:33 GMT)
Glastonbury Lawyer Wears Whatever Hat Suits Him
Roberto Lucheme washes dishes at the region's top restaurants, trains firefighters at the Connecticut Fire Academy and has a private practice as an immigration lawyer in Glastonbury, though his cases are most often at the U.S. Court of Appeals in New York. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:15:20 GMT)
Los Angeles attorney Kenneth Kahn dies after fall
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kenneth Kahn, a criminal defense attorney known for his work with high-profile clients such as Larry Flynt, has died. He was 66. Kahn's public relations consultant Bob Mazza says the Santa Monica resident died Wednesday in a hospital in Peru after falling while climbing alone on the mountain above the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu. In his legal role, Kahn may best be known for ... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 09:58:30 GMT)
Los Angeles attorney Kenneth Kahn dies after fall
Kenneth Kahn, a criminal defense attorney known for his work with high-profile clients such as Larry Flynt, has died. He was 66. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:07:16 GMT)
Cop's lawyer blames bartender in beating trial
Anthony Abbate (center), a Chicago Police Department officer who has not worn a badge in a year, walks to his trial at the criminal courts building at 26th and California today. (Alex Garcia/Chicago Tribune) A lawyer for a Chicago police officer accused of beating a woman bartender in February 2007 contended at the start of the trial today that the bartender was the aggressor, saying she tossed ... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:18:56 GMT)
Cops Reopen 20-Year-Old Unsolved Murder of Lawyer
Karen Edwards, a Florida lawyer, was fatally stabbed just minutes after checking into her Boston hotel room on June 1, 1989. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:22:48 GMT)
Former Tors Cove fugitive to plead guilty on assault charges: lawyer
The suspect who had been the subject of a 10-day manhunt after two men were stabbed in a community south of St. John's will plead guilty later this week to aggravated assault, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:09:53 GMT)
Nigeria: Lawyer Protests Panel's Composition
Abuja — A lawyer and Editor-in-Chief of Lagos-based magazine, Squip, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana, has protested the inclusion of former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Lawal Rabana, as a member of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee of the Body of Benchers. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:47:49 GMT)
Court Dismisses Case Against Zimbabwe Rights Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--A Zimbabwe court Monday dismissed the case against human rights lawyer Alec Muchadehama, who was accused of obstructing justice while defending a group of political activists. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:12:32 GMT)
Attorney General: Clinton dealership must refund customers
As part of the agreement with Attorney General Cuomo’s Office, Auto One Group, Inc, located on State Route 233 and its owner Matthew Crever, must fully refund consumers who were overcharged for DMV registration fees and pay $30,000 in civil penalties to New York, according to a news release from Cuomo's office. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:13:18 GMT)
Attorney General announces price gouging settlement with Radford, Dublin gas stations
RICHMOND - Attorney General Bill Mims today announced a price gouging settlement with L. V. Stone, Incorporated d/b/a Bucko's Pantry, a gasoline retailer with stations in Radford and Dublin. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:23:57 GMT)
Statement from McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi
Here is McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi's statement regarding the Amy Dalby sentencing and case: (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:37:35 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Court Frees Zimbabwean Lawyer Muchadehama
Prominent human rights lawyer Alec Muchadehama was on Monday removed from remand by Harare magistrate Catherine Chimanda. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:01:33 GMT)
Oklahoma City pharmacist gives up guns to attorney
OKLAHOMA CITY - The pharmacist charged with first-degree murder told a judge today he gave up all his guns to his defense attorney but he refused to reveal the total. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:07:00 GMT)
Vicksburg Attorney Chaney Appointed To Bench
Gov. Haley Barbour appoints Vicksburg attorney James Chaney Jr. to serve the remainder of Circuit Judge Frank Vollors term in office. Vollor retired from the bench on Sunday. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:27:55 GMT)
Zimbabwe court dismisses case against lawyer
The case against human rights lawyer Alec Muchadehama has been dismissed by a court in Zimbabwe. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:30:35 GMT)
Attorney says GM doesn't see new bidders
General Motors Corp, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, does not have any new parties lining up to bid on the company's assets, an attorney for the company said on Monday. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:45:00 GMT)
Judicial recount of defeated B.C. Attorney General begins
A judicial recount is underway in the electoral defeat of B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 19:45:40 GMT)
Connecticut attorney general urges changes to tribal agreements before allowing Keno gaming
HARTFORD, Conn. - Attorney General Richard Blumenthal advised Connecticut legislators Monday to amend the state's memoranda of understanding with two federally recognized Indian tribes before attempting to legalize Keno in the state. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:12:20 GMT)
Attorney Susan B. Jordan, 67, Dies in Plane Crash
Susan B. Jordan, a prominent attorney who represented medical marijuana growers and former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, was killed Friday morning in a plane crash in Utah, according to her family. She was 67. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:24:09 GMT)
Pharmacist who shot teen gives guns to attorney
The Oklahoma City pharmacist charged with murder in the shooting death of a teenage would-be robber says he's given his guns to his defense attorney. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:36:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Spitzer met often with prostitutes
A lawyer for a former escort service employee who arranged meetings with high-priced prostitutes says his client revealed former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer met regularly with prostitutes for 18 months before he resigned. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:06:28 GMT)
Attorney for convicted 'Queen of the Swamp' files motion for new trial
The defense attorney for convicted Swamp Buggy racer Amy Chesser filed a motion Monday seeking a new trial, contending the judge prevented the jury from hearing testimony from two witnesses who could have supported her claim of self-defense. The motion for a new trial argues that Collier Circuit Judge Elizabeth Krier barred defense attorney Donald Day from introducing testimony by Brian Langford ... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:23:56 GMT)
Police union asks attorney general to investigate N.J. Transit's harassment records, practices
Mike DererAPNew Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram at a news conference in Newark on Thursday, Feb. 5. TRENTON -- A police union wants New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram to investigate NJ Transit's records and practices after a jury sided... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:39:24 GMT)
Lawyer: NY Gov. Spitzer met often with prostitutes
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer met regularly with prostitutes in multiple cities for 18 months before being identified as a client of an escort service and resigning in disgrace, a lawyer for an employee who arranged the trysts said Monday. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:03:04 GMT)
Missoula woman honored by MT Attorney General
The Montana Attorney General named Tanya Campbell an Outstanding Crime Victim Advocate of the year on Monday. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:12:37 GMT)
Lawyer: NJ man gets custody of son taken to Brazil
A lawyer for a New Jersey man who asked Brazil's government to grant him custody of his 8-year-old son says the federal court there has ordered the boy returned to him. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:34:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Spitzer Met Often With Prostitutes
The lawyer for a woman who pleaded guilty in a prostitution ring said the former New York governor had been using the escort service for 18 months before being identified as a client and resigning in disgrace. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:39:25 GMT)
Lawyer: N.J. man gets custody of son taken to Brazil
TRENTON -- A lawyer for a New Jersey man who asked Brazil's government to grant him custody of his 8-year-old son said the federal court there has ordered the boy returned to him. Attorney Patricia Apy represents Tinton Falls resident... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:54:24 GMT)
Bali bombers' lawyer joins election campaign (ABC)
A lawyer who defended the Bali bombers has now joined the campaign team of an Indonesian vice-presidential candidate. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:17:33 GMT)
Lawyer: NJ man wins custody of son taken to Brazil
A federal court in Brazil has ruled that a New Jersey father should get custody of his 8-year-old son, whose mother took him to the South American nation after their divorce and died there, the man's lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:25:01 GMT)
Innisfil lawyer's licence revoked
INNISFIL — A prominent Innisfil and Barrie area lawyer has had his licence to practise law revoked by a hearing panel of the Law Society of Upper Canada. According to the panel's May 12 decision, Myles McLellan was found to have engaged in professional misconduct.[...] (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:20:28 GMT)
Attorney allegedly spent man’s inheritance
Longtime Moline attorney H. Moss Meersman is accused of improperly spending a client’s inheritance on personal expenses and could face discipline from the Illinois Supreme Court, even though he is retired. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:45:30 GMT)
Attorney general's race could become crowded
State Sen. Dan Gelber, D-Miami Beach, sidestepped a U.S. Senate primary over the weekend but may be headed into a three-Democrat primary battle for the party's attorney general nomination. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:50:27 GMT)
Judge: No conflict for Giles' attorney
A San Diego Superior Court judge denies a request by Brian Giles' ex-girlfriend to disqualify Giles' attorney from her $10 million palimony suit against him. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:31:04 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Case Against Lawyer Ends
A court dismissed charges on Monday against Alec Muchadehama, a leading human rights lawyer accused of obstructing justice, another defense lawyer said. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:47:13 GMT)
Lynchburg attorney receives Pro Bono Award
The Lynchburg Bar Association and the Virginia Legal Aid Society have named Lynchburg attorney Laura Keohane this year’s Pro Bono Award recipient. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:16:04 GMT)
Lawyer Admits Dipping Into Escrow Funds for $9.3 Million
A securities class action plaintiffs lawyer who was on The National Law Journal's annual "Top 40 Lawyers under 40" list several years ago pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and criminal contempt. Acknowledging that he had no excuse for taking $9.3 million from a settlement escrow account and spending it on shaky investments and law firm overhead, Steven Eugene Cauley told the judge, "I always ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:25:05 GMT)
Obituary: Kenneth Kahn / 'World's funniest attorney'
LOS ANGELES -- Kenneth Kahn, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who had a side career as a briefcase-toting stand-up comic in a double-breasted suit who irreverently poked fun at the legal system, has died. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:11:56 GMT)
Obituary: Susan B. Jordan / Attorney represented SLA member Olson
Susan B. Jordan, a prominent attorney who represented medical marijuana growers and former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, was killed Friday morning in a plane crash in Utah, according to her family. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:12:06 GMT)
Attorney: Octomom Nadya Suleman has reached reality TV show deal
The attorney for Nadya Suleman told Us magazine exclusively the so-called Octomom has agreed to star in a U.S. reality TV series. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:31:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Suspect in Mumbai attacks released
A lawyer for the leader of an Islamic group suspected in the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai last year says a court has ordered his release. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:48:46 GMT)
Court orders attorney out in Granite County
Granite County Attorney Mark E. Jones has been ordered by the state Supreme Court to resign and not seek re-election after a finding that he violated rules of attorney conduct. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:58:04 GMT)
Lawyer Admits Dipping Into Escrow Funds for $9.3 Million
A securities class action plaintiffs lawyer who was on The National Law Journal 's annual "Top 40 Lawyers under 40" list several years ago pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud and criminal contempt. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:02:54 GMT)
Court orders attorney out in Granite County
Granite County Attorney Mark E. Jones has been ordered by the state Supreme Court to resign and not seek re-election after a finding that he violated rules of attorney conduct. Jones has been ordered to resign by Jan. 1, 2010, as part of a disciplinar ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:09:09 GMT)
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins backs down from demand for more funding
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins said Monday he's backing off his demand that county commissioners increase his budget by 10 percent, even as officials required blanket reductions in all departments. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:30:33 GMT)
‘Enraged’ Astor Lawyer Says Marshall Got Him Fired, Took Charge
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- Brooke Astor ’s longtime estate lawyer said he was “enraged” to learn in early 2004 that he had been fired and that Astor’s son, who wrested millions of dollars from his mother, was given sole power of attorney over her fortune. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:47:14 GMT)
Attorney seeks new trial in murder case
The attorney for America Elizabeth Martinez says the medical examiner who testified about the stabbing lied about her credentials. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:15:12 GMT)
Bid to disqualify Giles' attorney is denied
A San Diego Superior Court judge yesterday denied a request by Brian Giles' ex-girlfriend to disqualify Giles' attorney from her $10 million palimony suit against him. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:25:43 GMT)
Attorney asks to be removed from teacher's lawsuit
The attorney for a Howard County teacher who won a racial discrimination lawsuit against the school system two years ago has filed a motion to have herself removed from a second lawsuit, claiming that her client's actions have "blindsided her." (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:03:41 GMT)
US intruder to Suu Kyi home acted alone: lawyer
A US man who swam to the home of Aung San Suu Kyi was not paid by or taking orders from any outside organisation, his lawyer said ahead of final arguments in the trial of Myanmar's democracy icon. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:19:10 GMT)
Man says Gary lawyer shot him at Bennigan's
GARY -- A shooting outside Bennigan's last week left one man wounded and a prominent lawyer facing possible criminal charges, police said Monday. After interviewing the victim, Robert Taylor, 39, detectives presented the evidence to Lake County prosecutors. But because the suspect is Gary attorney Jerry Peteet, the case will be forwarded to a special prosecutor for review, Diane Poulton, ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:40:35 GMT)
Missouri Attorney General says company falsely promises debt relief
Missouri Attorney General says company falsely promises debt relief (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:12:23 GMT)
Tyson Not Running for Attorney General
Democrat John Tyson Jr. has ruled out another bid for attorney general, saying he will seek re-election as Mobile County district attorney. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:41:06 GMT)
Varn, former US attorney, believed in justice for all
Wil Varn, nicknamed Mr. Republican locally and a former federal prosecutor, may not have seemed like a civil-rights attorney. But he believed in justice for all, no matter their skin color. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:36:15 GMT)
Two Prominent Hispanics Join Crowded Race for California Attorney General
California Assemblyman Pedro Nava officially launched his campaign for that state's Attorney General post Thursday, joining a crowded primary field to replace famed Jerry Brown, a California political lion who is considering a bid to return to the governor post he held in the 1970s and early 80s. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:39:04 GMT)
Attorney: Kent resigned to avoid impeachment 'spectacle'
U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent, who is about to go to prison for lying in a sex crimes case, has submitted his letter of resignation to President Barack Obama, attorney Dick DeGuerin said Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:42:35 GMT)
Berkeley attorney for SLA member, medical pot growers dies in plane crash
Susan B. Jordan, a prominent attorney who represented medical marijuana growers and former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, was killed Friday morning in a plane crash in Utah, according to her family. She was 6 (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:38:28 GMT)
Lawyer to fight effort to use man's remarks in crash case
A man accused in a fatal wreck that killed three Macomb County teens last year has been given a court-appointed lawyer to fight prosecutors' attempts to reverse a judge's decision to quash some of the statements he made to police. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:39:29 GMT)
Judge denies Higbee defense attorney's request for acquittal
Defense attorney D. William Subin (center) argues against the admissibility of photos taken of the Becker sisters at the scene of the accident during the testimony of ME Charles Siebert Jr. Charles Siebert Jr. of the Southern Regional Medical Examiners Office, was the last witness for the prosecution in the continuing trial of NJ State Trooper Robert, Wednesday May 27, 2009. Prosecutor J. David ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:45:13 GMT)
Jerry Rosenberg, Jailhouse Lawyer, Dies at 72
Mr. Rosenberg was spared the death penalty for the murders of two New York City police detectives and became a pioneering jailhouse lawyer and adviser during the 1971 Attica prison uprising. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:45:57 GMT)
Attorney Wants Statements Suppressed
The attorney for Christopher Aguayo wants a judge to suppress statements that the 23-year-old made to police when questioned ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:47:43 GMT)
State attorney investigating whether Bonita councilwoman withheld e-mails
The state attorney's office is investigating a complaint about Bonita Springs City Council member Janet Martin's failure to give him emails to a... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:53:30 GMT)
Octuplets' mom to follow child-actor laws, attorney says
Nadya Suleman's attorney said a reality show has yet to be finalized. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:40:06 GMT)
Carr gets Pflaumer, Judge Carroll endorsements in Seattle city attorney race
Two former auditors of the Seattle Office of Professional Accountability Review Board have endorsed incumbent City Attorney Tom Carr, according to a press release Carr sent out today. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:18:03 GMT)
Activist lawyer Susan Jordan killed in plane crash
Susan B. Jordan, an activist lawyer who represented high-profile clients such as Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, has been killed in a plane crash in southern Utah, authorities said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:54:25 GMT)
Attorney general calls for public hearing on health-insurance rates
The attorney general calls it "outrageous" that a public hearing has not been scheduled on rate increases proposed by Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:02:52 GMT)
Fort Worth SEC attorney under investigation; Mark Cuban also involved
The commission has not disclosed what discipline the attorney, Jeffrey Norris, received. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:04:32 GMT)
Englewood votes in attorney for mayor
ENGLEWOOD — Attorney Frank Huttle will be Englewood's next mayor, barring a challenge from an independent or write-in candidate, voters determined Tuesday night. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:33:49 GMT)
AIG Arranged Arrest to Avoid Verdict, Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Polish construction worker was arrested in Queens, New York, in what his lawyer said is a bid by American International Group Inc. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:41:22 GMT)
Englewood votes in attorney for mayor
Attorney Frank Huttle ot 1,285 votes to Reddin’s 1,270 and Glenn-Paul’s 224. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:59:26 GMT)
Lawyer Reprimanded for Alleged 'Cut You Up' Remark to Adversary's Client
The New Jersey Supreme Court has disciplined a lawyer who allegedly told an opposing party, "I'm going to cut you up into bits and pieces, put you into a box and send you to India and your parents won't recognize you." The court said the solo violated rules requiring courtesy to participants in the legal process and prohibiting conduct detrimental to the administration of justice. The incident ... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:09:11 GMT)
Corzine to Face Ex-U.S. Attorney Christie in Governor’s Race
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie will face Democratic New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, the only incumbent in the nation up for re-election this year amid voter anger over the economic crisis. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT)
Clinton lawyer tells federal jury that her rights were violated
SPRINGFIELD -- A Clinton lawyer told a federal jury Tuesday that her constitutional rights were violated six years ago when police searched her home and office. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:01:29 GMT)
Attorney: Set aside Joey Parrish’s guilty verdicts
A Powhatan County judge will be asked tomorrow to set aside guilty verdicts of involuntary manslaughter and assault against the younger of two men convicted in last summer’s shooting death of Tahliek Taliaferro. Attorney Craig S. Cooley, who represents 18-year-old Joseph L. Parrish Jr., says he will argue that there was insufficient evidence in the case to establish that Parrish aided or in any ... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:05:53 GMT)
City Attorney threatens to eliminate D.R.O.P. retirement plan
SAN DIEGO (CNS) - A contested retirement perk granted to some San Diego city employees wasn't properly adopted and therefore can be eliminated without a vote by pension system members, the city attorney concluded in a legal opinion released today. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:20:03 GMT)
Bouncer framed in slaying, lawyer says
NEW YORK - A lawyer for a Manhattan bouncer on trial in the slaying of a graduate student from Boston said yesterday that jurors should consider an alternate theory: that the woman was killed by the manager of the bar where she was last seen alive. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:25:14 GMT)
District Attorney subpoenas Prichard water board
The Mobile County District Attorney's Office has subpoenaed financial records from the Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board, officials confirmed today. Willie Huntley Jr.... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:27:11 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer says US man had no criminal intent
An American facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was motivated by religious fervor rather than criminal intent and should receive a light sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday. John W. Yettaw is being tried along... Related: Aung San Suu Kyi - Burma - Myanmar - House arrest - John W. Yettaw (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:38:33 GMT)
Attorney gets 2 years in fatal, drunken crash
A former state attorney who pleaded guilty in a fatal drunken-driving crash arrived at his sentencing Tuesday in a suit and left in handcuffs. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:58:16 GMT)
Third attorney declares candidacy for Santa Cruz County Superior Court judge
SANTA CRUZ -- A career prosecutor entered the race for Superior Court judge this week. James Sibley is the third local attorney running for the seat, which will be vacated when Judge Michael Barton retires after his term expires at the end of 2010. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:46:54 GMT)
City attorney: Pension DROP was approved improperly
San Diego City Attorney Jan Goldsmith declared yesterday that a pension benefits program decried for years as a source of double-dipping was never properly approved, something that he said has escaped notice since 1997. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:11:26 GMT)
Attorney wants statements suppressed
HURON, S.D. (AP) - The attorney for Christopher Aguayo wants a judge to suppress statements that the 23-year-old made to police when questioned about a shooting death. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:41:19 GMT)
Attorney General to intervene on the graft case for Bt6.2 billion fire trucks
The public prosecutors have failed to form a decision on the number of suspects to be tried for irregularities relating to the Bt6.2 billion deal to buy fire trucks for the city administration. The case is slated for a final review by the attorney general. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:23:53 GMT)
ASTOR'S LAWYER BOOSTS HER BELEAGUERED SON
Brooke Astor's accused-swindler son had a good day in court yesterday when a witness testified that his mother mulled multiple big-bucks bequests to her only child years before she got Alzheimer's. Astor's estate lawyer, Henry "Terry"... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:32:03 GMT)
NB Power must find savings: Saint John lawyer
NB Power needs to find ways to save money and make the business more profitable, which could make a difference to ratepayers, said a Saint John lawyer who has been involved in the energy regulatory process. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:19:12 GMT)
District attorney names driver in man's death
WEBSTER - Bruce Hamm, 23, was identified by the Worcester district attorney's office yesterday as the driver of the Fire Department pickup truck that struck and killed a 67-year-old town resident around 8 a.m. May 22. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:33:01 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer says US man had no criminal intent
An American facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was motivated by religious fervor rather than criminal intent and should receive a light sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:54:44 GMT)
Sentencing set for Duluth man convicted of posing as lawyer
BISMARCK, N.D. — A June 30 sentencing date has been set in Bismarck for a Minnesota man convicted on federal charges of mail fraud and false statements in impersonating a lawyer. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:59:25 GMT)
AIG Arranged Arrest to Avoid Verdict, Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Polish construction worker was arrested in Queens, New York, in what his lawyer said is a bid by American International Group Inc. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:01:07 GMT)
Attorney: Spray tan killed S. Fla. woman
MIAMI — A defense attorney has suggested that a spray tan might be to blame for the death of a 33-year-old South Florida woman whose husband is now facing a second-degree murder charge. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:05:54 GMT)
Attorney: Death Might Be From Woman's Spray Tan
A defense attorney suggests a spray tan might be to blame for the death of a 33-year-old South Florida woman whose husband is now facing a second-degree murder charge. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:08:04 GMT)
Attorney blames death on woman's spray tan
A defense attorney has suggested that a spray tan might be to blame for the death of a 33-year-old South Florida woman whose husband is now facing a second-degree murder... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:18:03 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer says US man had no criminal intent
An American facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was motivated by religious fervor rather than criminal intent and should receive a light sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:44:43 GMT)
Attorney Blames Woman's Death on Spray Tan
Defense attorney suggests spray tan might be to blame for death of 33-year-old South Florida woman whose husband is now facing a second-degree murder charge. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:53:57 GMT)
Attorney blames woman's death on spray tan
MIAMI, June 3 (UPI) -- The attorney for a Florida man accused of killing his wife says her death may have been caused by the spray tan she got the day before she died. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:12:59 GMT)
Noted activist lawyer identified as plane crash victim
LOS ANGELES -- Susan B. Jordan, an activist lawyer who represented high-profile clients such as Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, has been identified as one of those killed in a plane crash in southern Utah, authorities said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:13:18 GMT)
LAWYER ACCUSED OF FORGING JUDGE'S SIGNATURE IN REAL-ESTATE SCAM
A lawyer in the city Corporation Counsel's office was busted for allegedly forging a judge's signature as part of a brazen real-estate fraud scheme. Ironically, the high-stakes fakery took place just months after Hugh Zuber reportedly lectured a... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:47:33 GMT)
GM Lawyer Miller Says Creditor Committee Will Be Like Chrysler
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp.’s official committee of unsecured creditors will likely resemble that of bankrupt rival Chrysler LLC, lead GM bankruptcy lawyer Harvey Miller said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:56:22 GMT)
Obama administration reverses Bush's immigration lawyer rule
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration has reversed a rule issued in the last days of the Bush administration that said immigrants facing deportation do not have an automatic right to an effective lawyer. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:34:14 GMT)
Lawyer for beheading victim's family criticizes hearing
The lawyer representing the family of a young man beheaded on a Greyhound bus is criticizing the hearing to determine the killer's fate. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:47:29 GMT)
District attorney declines filing charges in case involving off-duty Loveland officer
The Larimer County District Attorney's office will not file charges against an off-duty Loveland police officer involved in a car accident at a Loveland car wash last month, the DA's office announced today. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:49:45 GMT)
Naples' Grady opts against run for Attorney General
Tom Grady loves his Naples lifestyle. That’s why the city’s representative to Tallahassee decided against running for attorney general. Wednesday morning, Grady, R-Naples, told the Daily News why he, instead, is opting for another term as House representative. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:05:11 GMT)
SI FERRY CRASH VICTIM DEFENDS LAWYER'S HEFTY FEE
A Staten Island Ferry crash victim came to his lawyer's defense today inside a Brooklyn courtroom -- saying his attorney deserves millions of dollars for helping him win his civil liability case against the city. James McMillan, 45, took the stand... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:17:11 GMT)
Quincy attorney found guilty of witness tampering
A Quincy attorney has been found guilty of witness tampering in Grant County Superior Court. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:03:20 GMT)
Attorney general's office has one week to find prosecutor for Krolicki case
A judge today gave the state attorney general's office one week to find a prosecutor to take over the case against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and his chief of staff, who are accused of misappropriating state funds. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:14:02 GMT)
Attorney: Kent lied to FBI, Justice Department
WASHINGTON An impeachment attorney has told a House panel that convicted U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent also lied to the FBI and Justice Department. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:31:05 GMT)
Attorney General Gets Refunds For Gas Prices
North Carolina's attorney general said his office has gotten more than $56,000 in refunds, civil penalties and energy assistance funds from gasoline price gouging investigations. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:04:57 GMT)
Attorney Wants Sypher Trial Postponed
An attorney for the woman accused of trying to extort money from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino wants a judge to delay her trial. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:27:11 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer says US man had no criminal intent
An American facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was motivated by religious fervour rather than criminal intent and should receive a light sentence, his lawyer said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:54:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Kilpatrick to pay city
Ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick made a mistake and will pay the overdue balance on his restitution by June 15, his lawyer said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:22:31 GMT)
Attorney charged with spending victims' settlement cash
Cedar City » Matthew Tillery lost his wife in a plane crash, then hundreds of thousands of dollars in settlement cash disappeared. Now his attorney is charged with taking more than $800,000 from him and one other widower. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:58:59 GMT)
N.C. attorney general gets refunds for gas prices
RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina's attorney general says his office has gotten more than $56,000 in refunds, civil penalties and energy assistance funds from gasoline price gouging investigations. Attorney General Roy Cooper said Wednesday in a statement that the results show "we won't tolerate those who try to make an unfair profit off of a disaster." (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:09:44 GMT)
Lawyer charged with pocketing settlement money
A Utah lawyer is in jail, charged with failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars from a settlement to the husbands of... (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:21:47 GMT)
N.Y. City Attorney Arrested for Mortgage Fraud, Forgery
An attorney with the New York City Law Department who had a gambling problem was arrested Tuesday for mortgage fraud that involved inventing a lawsuit and forging the signature of a bankruptcy judge. Hugh Zuber, an assistant corporation counsel who works in the special federal litigation division, allegedly used the Corporation Counsel's office for a meeting with one of his victims in one of two ... (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:38:10 GMT)
Montgomery District Attorney Race Heating Up
Posted by: Desmond Wingard - bio | email MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - The race for Montgomery County District Attorney is taking shape. Russ Duraski, a former deputy attorney general and former deputy district (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:41:40 GMT)
China Seeks Smaller Australian Resources Stakes, Lawyer Says
June 4 (Bloomberg) -- China’s state-owned companies seeking mining and energy acquisitions in Australia are opting for smaller stakes because of opposition to Chinese control of resources, a lawyer and an analyst said. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:44:15 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General lobbies legislative leader to restore budget cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he spoke with the state Assembly's leader about restoring cuts to the state Justice Department's budget. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:23:32 GMT)
Nominations for state attorney posts under way
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson’s office has made nominations for U.S. attorney positions in Mississippi and awaits action from President Barack Obama, who must fill a large number of open slots. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:37 GMT)
Attorney-judge discussions delay closing arguments in Higbee trial
Defense attorney D. William Subin checks his watch against the court clock during arguments Wednesday over what charges the jury would here. Closing arguments were delayed in the trial of state Trooper Robert Higbee and were expected to start on Thursday at 9 a.m. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:34:03 GMT)
Attorney wants statements suppressed
HURON, S.D. (AP) - The attorney for Christopher Aguayo wants a judge to suppress statements that the 23-year-old made to police when questioned about a shooting death. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:41:13 GMT)
Astor Understood Changes to Will, Ex-Lawyer Says
When Brooke Astor made changes to her will she knew what she was doing, even though she sometimes signed her name reluctantly, her former lawyer said. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:32:28 GMT)
OCEANSIDE: Tri-City attorney speaks out on lawsuit
OCEANSIDE ---- An attorney for Tri-City Healthcare District held a news conference Wednesday to press his case in the hospital's unfair-compeition lawsuit against Scripps Health Inc. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:21:23 GMT)
Defense: Attorney's Office gave advice to Stapley
Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley argues that the criminal case against him should be dropped because he and other supervisors received legal advice from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:33:59 GMT)
Attorney General: Constables Can Patrol Highway, Issue Citations
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas constables have the authority to patrol and issue traffic citations on interstate highways within the townships they serve, state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said in an opinion Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:34:44 GMT)
Lawyer confirms Dumlao willing to return
MANILA - A lawyer has confirmed the justice department's claim that former police officer Glen Dumlao, a suspect in the kidnapping and murder of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer, is now willing to return to the country. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:35:32 GMT)
Attorney general investigating Atlantic City ballot drive
ATLANTIC CITY - The state Attorney General's Office opened an investigation into Atlantic City's messenger and absentee ballots Wednesday, according to various Atlantic County elections officials. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:13:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Kilpatrick made a mistake
Detroit's former mayor will pay the overdue balance on his restitution to the city by June 15, his lawyer said. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:24:19 GMT)
Sentencing set for man convicted of lawyer posing
A June 30 sentencing date has been set in Bismarck for a Minnesota man convicted on federal charges of mail fraud and false statements in impersonating a lawyer. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:42:17 GMT)
How do you know when (or if) you need a lawyer?
(ARA) - If you are waiting for your landlord to fix a leaky roof -- you may need a lawyer. If you are adopting a child -- you may need a lawyer. If your business partner, or spouse, is cheating on you -- you may need a lawyer. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:34:22 GMT)
Cops to seek charges against lawyer
LUNENBURG -- Lunenburg Police said Wednesday that they will seek drunken-driving charges against a prominent town lawyer after she allegedly drove off Sunnyhill Road and collided with a home on Memorial Day. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:48:29 GMT)
WI Attorney General Lobbies to Restore Budget Cuts
MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he spoke with the state Assembly's leader about restoring cuts to the state Justice Department's budget. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:23:28 GMT)
Carlisle lawyer helps win £7 million pay-out for brain damaged boy
A Carlisle lawyer has helped secure a £7 million damages pay-out for a 12-year-old boy who was left brain damaged at birth. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:08:38 GMT)
Attorney calls for investigation into Diocese of Monterey
An attorney for a man claiming he was sexually abused by two former Diocese of Monterey priests called Wednesday for a criminal grand jury investigation into how church officials report claims of child molestation. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:10:09 GMT)
Jury finds attorney not guilty of sexual assault
A Washington County jury deliberated for 52 minutes Wednesday before finding Fayetteville attorney Mark Waller not guilty on two counts of second-degree sexual assault. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:20:32 GMT)
St. Paul attorney to run for Ramsey County position
Trial lawyer David T. Schultz has announced that he is running for Ramsey County Attorney in 2010. Current County Attorney Susan Gaertner, who has served since 1994, is not seeking reelection and is running for governor. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:37:00 GMT)
Terrorism defendant objects to his lawyer's request
Atlanta terrorism defendant Syed Haris Ahmed on Thursday objected to his lawyer's arguments that the government's charges be dismissed. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:46:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Astor ironic in asking son about money
Brooke Astor's son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune, but the aged philanthropist didn't mean it literally, her estate planning lawyer testified Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:12:45 GMT)
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