Attorney News Jun 2009
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UPDATE:Israel Frees Hamas Palestinian Parliament Head -Lawyer
RAMALLAH (AFP)--Israel Tuesday released the Hamas speaker of the Palestinian parliament, Aziz Dweik, after nearly three years in prison, his lawyer said. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:11:19 GMT)
Lawyer to be in 'Dancin' ' spotlight
It started in August with hoarseness. At first, Buffalo lawyer John P. “Jack” Hains suspected his raspy throat was related to brain tumor surgery a decade earlier in which one of his vocal cords had been frozen. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:12:13 GMT)
Newport has to cover officer’s attorney fees
Newport Beach will have to pay $700,000 more to cover the attorney fees of police Sgt. Neil Harvey, who won a discrimination lawsuit against the city earlier this year, Superior Court Judge Peter Polos ruled Monday. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:04:35 GMT)
Tim Fox: A belief in justice helps define the attorney for Breckenridge, Wilkin County
Defined by a belief in justice and a love for his hometown, Attorney Tim Fox has played a key role in the Breckenridge community for more than 30 years. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:11:34 GMT)
Attorney General obtains consent judgement against Cambridge landlord for discriminating against Section 8 recipient
Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Office obtained a consent judgment against Brian Keefe and JBK Associates, LLC, the owners of a two-unit apartment building in Cambridge who were accused of violating state antidiscrimination laws by refusing to rent an apartment to an individual who participates in the Section 8 program. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:23:00 GMT)
Lawyer For Markoff's Ex: 'She Doesn't Have A Clue'
The lawyer for accused Craigslist killer Philip Markoff's ex-fiancee said the New Jersey woman Markoff once planned to marry said she "doesn't have a clue," about the events surrounding his alleged slaying of an erotic masseuse in Boston. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:37:42 GMT)
Lawyer urges 12 year prison term for Madoff
A lawyer for Bernard Madoff has told the judge who will sentence the disgraced financier that a prison term of 12 years would be fair. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:39:34 GMT)
Lawyer seeks reinstatement of Boonen in Tour de France
A lawyer for Tom Boonen says they will make their case to get the cyclist reinstated to the Tour de France at a court hearing near Paris on Thursday. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:57:53 GMT)
Indicted ex-attorney faces bond revocation hearing today
NORFOLK While sitting in jail facing a federal investment fraud indictment, disbarred attorney Troy A. Titus reached out to several individuals, including one-time Olympic superstar Tim Montgomery, with proposed investment deals, prosecutors say. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:09:44 GMT)
Madoff lawyer seeks "just" sentence for swindler
Bernard Madoff's lawyer is urging a judge to sentence the swindler to a punishment of less than life in prison, saying the court should not give in to the "mob vengeance" sought by his victims. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:11:05 GMT)
Lawyer Says Madoff Will Seek 12-Year Sentence
The lawyer, Ira Sorkin, has told a judge that such a sentence would not disproportionately punish his client compared to other white-collar criminals. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:25:03 GMT)
Lawyer for Madoff says 12-year prison term is fair
Bernard Madoff's lawyer has told a judge scheduled to sentence the disgraced financier next week that 12 years in prison would be sufficient punishment for his client. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:51:54 GMT)
SC Attorney General: 135 insurance fraud convictions in 2008
(The following information is from the South Carolina Attorney General's office.) COLUMBIA, SC - Attorney General Henry McMaster has issued the 2008 annual insurance fraud report. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:19:26 GMT)
Battle between supervisors, county attorney adds up
PHOENIX -- The battle between Maricopa County supervisors, the sheriff and the county attorney is costing taxpayers $1.1 million in legal fees. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:38:27 GMT)
Outgoing US Attorney to work at Boston-based firm
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente says he's joining a Boston-based law firm after leaving his post as Rhode Island's top federal prosecutor. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:41:43 GMT)
Madoff lawyer seeks 12-year sentence for client
Bernard Madoff's lawyer has told a judge scheduled to sentence the disgraced financier next week that 12 years in prison will be sufficient punishment for the man who swindled tens of billions of investors' dollars in one of history's biggest frauds. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:06:23 GMT)
Okla bomber seeks lawyer for suit over prison food
Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols is asking for a court-appointed lawyer to help him with a lawsuit complaining about the food he gets in prison. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:06:35 GMT)
Attorney General announces settlement in identity theft case
Attorney General Troy King, together with 40 other State Attorneys General, announced a settlement with the TJX Companies, Inc. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:15:02 GMT)
Madoff lawyer seeks 12-year term for swindler
Bernard Madoff's lawyer asked a judge to sentence Wall Street's biggest thief to a punishment of less than life in prison, saying the court should not give in to the "mob vengeance" sought by those he defrauded. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:18:00 GMT)
Outgoing US Attorney to work at Boston-based firm
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Robert Corrente is joining a Boston-based law firm after leaving his post as the state’s top federal prosecutor. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:25:36 GMT)
Chrysler Can’t Make Cars Without Tools, Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 23 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC, created out of the best assets from its bankrupt predecessor, can’t make new cars until it gets needed tools tied up in legal disputes, a lawyer told a judge in charge of the reorganization. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:03:39 GMT)
Czech state attorney accuses Const.Court head of interference
Prague - Czech Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka accused Constitutional Court chairman Pavel Rychetsky who suggested her replacement over tense situation in her office of interference in the functioning of the state attorneys system in an open letter CTK has obtained. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:05:44 GMT)
Former Parsippany attorney who helped Holocaust victims disbarred
An attorney who gained fame for helping Holocaust victims, and who at one time lived in Parsippany, has been banned from practicing law in New Jersey by the state Supreme Court in a ruling filed on Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:14:39 GMT)
Sullivan’s attorney: Video recorded trooper’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks
The defense attorney for a state police investigator charged with drunken driving not only wants the trooper dashboard video that captured the incident withheld from the public – he also now wants to prevent it from being used in the event of a trial. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:17:28 GMT)
Attorney General Sues Two More Companies Over Warranty Calls
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel filed lawsuits Tuesday against two more companies he alleges have been making illegal telemarketing calls about car warranties. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:32:44 GMT)
Former fire marshal testifies over defense attorney’s objections
By Dennis Sherer Staff Writer A prosecution witness testified today in the capital murder trial of Christie Michelle Scott over the objections of her defense attorney. Scott, 30, is accused of starting a fire at her home Aug. 16 that killed her 6-year-old son, Mason Scott. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:37:10 GMT)
Chrysler Needs Use of Tools to Restart, Lawyer Says (Update3)
June 23 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC, created out of the best assets from its bankrupt predecessor, can’t make new cars until it gets needed tools tied up in legal disputes, a lawyer told a judge in charge of the reorganization. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:10:33 GMT)
Public defenders, informant's attorney say deal was made in Gibson murder case
Despite a denial by Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Stengel, public defenders again filed court records on Tuesday accusing prosecutor Jason Butler of withholding information from them in a capital murder case and lying to a judge about making a deal with a jailhouse informant. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:14:54 GMT)
Madoff lawyer seeks 12-year sentence for client
Bernard Madoff's lawyer has told a judge scheduled to sentence the disgraced financier next week that 12 years in prison will be sufficient punishment for the man who swindled tens of billions of investors' dollars in one of history's biggest frauds. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:04:55 GMT)
Craigslist suspect's attorney blasts media leaks
A lawyer for a former medical student accused of killing a masseuse he met on Craigslist has asked a judge to order prosecutors to prove media leaks didn't taint a grand jury. John Salsberg, the attorney for Philip Markoff, argued Tuesday that the case could have been affected by leaks disclosing police evidence and discussing his client's demeanor and possible motives. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:42:16 GMT)
Auditor Lindeen hires state senator as attorney Posted on June 23
HELENA n Jesse Laslovich, a state senator from Anaconda, was hired as a staff attorney by state Auditor Monica Lindeen in late May. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:44:05 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Plans to Sue Lawyer for Fraud Over Pensions
A lawyer who was listed as an employee of six school districts and collected $83,000 in pension money as a result may have committed civil fraud, according to New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo said in a statement he was planning to sue Lawrence W. Reich, whose pension benefits were suspended last year as a result of a probe into whether public agencies had improperly classified ... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:23:21 GMT)
New Attorney General Takes on Point Hope
A new state attorney general is taking immediate action against a lawsuit filed by the Alaska Native village of Point Hope. Only hours after Dan Sullivan has filed a motion to intervene on behalf of Alaska, an intervention designed to protect the economic interests of the state. But Natives are crying foul. Ellen Lockyer, APRN - [...] (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:49:06 GMT)
Judge considers bid by Markoff's lawyer
BOSTON A Suffolk County Superior Court judge said yesterday he would consider a request by Philip Markoff’s lawyer that prosecutors provide answers ensuring that the grand jury process was not tainted by the enormous media attention to the case. But Judge Frank Gaziano denied a motion to impound a list of evidence gathered by prosecutors that has been provided to ... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:39:30 GMT)
Metro-east attorney will repay estate's missing money
John F. Pawloski, a metro-east attorney accused by state regulators of unauthorized use of at least $28,000 from a disabled adult ward and two estates, has for the second time agreed to pay back missing money. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:01:28 GMT)
Testimony begins in case of attorney impersonation
Testimony began Tuesday in the case of a former Springfield resident accused of posing as an attorney to defraud clients out of thousands of dollars. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:10:58 GMT)
Indictment: Former clerk for Harding attorney stole $98K from firm
A former accounting clerk for a Harding-based attorney was indicted Tuesday on charges of stealing $98,000 from the lawyer over a 17-month period. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:19:11 GMT)
State disbars Holocaust survivors' attorney
An attorney who gained fame for helping Holocaust victims and at one time lived in Parsippany has been banned from practicing law in New Jersey by the state Supreme Court in a ruling filed on Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:19:51 GMT)
Diaz files suit against ex-U.S. attorney
Former Mississippi Justice Oliver Diaz Jr. and former U.S. Attorney Dunn Lampton could face off in a federal courtroom again. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:22:23 GMT)
Attorney needs to revamp resume to show strengths
TODAY'S APPLICANT: Aniello Cerreto of Manalapan Aniello Cerreto of Manalapan has more than 15 years of experience as an attorney, most recently in family law. After nearly 10 years with his latest law firm, Cerreto's position was eliminated in... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:49:28 GMT)
UPDATE:Nigerian Militant Arrested Ahead Of Amnesty-Lawyer
(Adds more details.) LAGOS --(Dow Jones)- A prominent Nigerian militant was arrested Tuesday, his lawyer confirmed Wednesday, just days before a much-anticipated amnesty offer from the government is announced. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:56:56 GMT)
New attorney-general named
The Prosecution Commission has resolved to appoint Julasing Wasansing new attorney general to replace Chaikasem Nitisiri who retires at the end of September, said Opas Arunin on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:47:35 GMT)
Lawyer wants Polish courts to use officers' testimony at inquiry
VANCOUVER, B.C. - A lawyer acting for Robert Dziekanski's mother in Poland says the testimony of four RCMP officers at a public inquiry should be used by courts in that country. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:08:00 GMT)
Outgoing US Attorney to work in Boston
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente says he’s joining a Boston-based law firm after leaving his post as Rhode Island’s top federal prosecutor. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:09:06 GMT)
Tim Fox: A belief in justice helps define the attorney for Breckenridge, Wilkin County
Defined by a belief in justice and a love for his hometown, Attorney Tim Fox has played a key role in the Breckenridge community for more than 30 years. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:27:24 GMT)
Bangkok Post : New attorney-general named
The Prosecution Commission has resolved to appoint Julasing Wasansing new attorney general to replace Chaikasem Nitisiri who retires at the end of September, said Opas Arunin on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:02:25 GMT)
Attorney sued over dare
HOUSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- A prominent Florida defense attorney is being sued for breach of contract over a challenge he issued in 2006 involving a client charged with multiple murders. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:13:29 GMT)
Lawyer Edward Fagan is disbarred in N.J. for misusing Holocaust victims's funds
TRENTON -- A lawyer who represented Holocaust victims and has been accused of misusing their money has been disbarred in New Jersey. Aaron Houston/For The Star-LedgerEdward Fagan contests his disbarment in front of the New Jersey Supreme Court in Trenton... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:54:35 GMT)
Local attorney co-authors Estate Planning Strategies
Local attorney co-authors Estate Planning Strategies (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:01:09 GMT)
Ponzi Scheme Suspect's Wife Stunned, Lawyer Says
Blindsided that her accused Ponzi-scheming husband was living a "double life," Gina Hernandez is now so distraught she refuses to go to the grocery store, her lawyer says. Her husband David Hernandez -- wanted on charges he stole nearly $12 million from 100 investors in 12 states -- was captured by federal authorities Monday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:16:15 GMT)
Closed door lese majeste trial for Daranee makes lawyer despair
A defence lawyer for alleged lese majeste offender Daranee Charncherngsilpakul expressed concern yesterday that his client may suffer a negative outcome because she faces a closed-door trial. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:31:02 GMT)
Jeffersonville City Council lawyer resigns
Larry Wilder, the embattled lawyer for the Jeffersonville City Council, has resigned following the release of photographs of him sleeping in a garbage can after a night of drinking. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:31:41 GMT)
Essex County attorney admits to practicing law after having license suspended
MORRISTOWN -- An attorney from Essex County who had his law license suspended nearly three years ago pleaded guilty today to continuing to practice law, authorities said. Authorities said Andrew Kimmel, 65, of West Orange, did not end his law... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:09:44 GMT)
Attorney targeting 'tax stacking' won't sue his own city
A lawyer who is suing cities across southern Missouri for levying multiple taxes that he says are "illegal" was city attorney of Farmington in 2007 when that town adopted the same type of "stacked" tax he is targeting. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:18:48 GMT)
Local Attorney Dies
Rochester, N.Y. – Local attorney, George Conaty Junior, has died. Conaty was the attorney for Tyquan Rivera, the teen accused of shooting Rochester Police Officer Anthony DiPonzio in January. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:21:07 GMT)
Utah County attorney: Police justified in shooting
The Utah County Attorney's Office has found that police officers who shot and killed a man during a standoff were justified... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:42:42 GMT)
Lawyer says acne drug had role in stabbing
PITTSBURGH, June 24 (UPI) -- A side effect of an acne medication caused a Pittsburgh-area man to stab his cheerleader girlfriend to death, his lawyer argued in court. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:43:29 GMT)
Lawyer: French sports minister urged Boonen's Tour de France ban
PARIS - Tour de France organizers abandoned plans to let former world champion Tom Boonen take part in next month's race amid pressure from the French sports minister, the rider's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:48:27 GMT)
Michigan attorney general won't rule on countywide Hurley millage issue
GENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- It looks like that Aug. 4 election to set up a new property tax for Hurley Medical Center will proceed without interruption. The state attorney general has declined to rule on whether the countywide tax would... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:49:25 GMT)
Lawyer wants Polish courts to use officers' testimony at Dziekanski inquiry
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Polish prosecutors considering charges against the four RCMP officers involved in Robert Dziekanski's death should use the Mounties' controversial testimony at a public inquiry as evidence, says a lawyer representing Dziekanski's mother. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:20:00 GMT)
Lawyer for teen accused of shooting RPD officer dies
News 10NBC has just learned that the lawyer for the teen accused of shooting Rochester Police Officer Anthony DiPonzio has died... (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:05:14 GMT)
Attorney George Conaty Dies
The attorney for the Rochester teen accused of shooting Rochester police officer Anthony DiPonzio has died. George Conaty passed away Monday at the age of 72. According to his obituary, Conaty is survived by his wife, Patty, and five daughters. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:10:51 GMT)
Garcia's Attorney Relieved Due to Conflict
The man accused of going on a Valentine's Day shooting rampage and killing four people in two counties is getting a new attorney to represent him in Monroe County. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:25:26 GMT)
Lawyers seek to keep Delgadillo off stand in deputy city attorney's suit
While a judge mulls the first phase of a whistleblower lawsuit brought by a deputy Los Angeles city attorney, lawyers for the city are trying to keep outgoing City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo off the witness stand for the second phase of trial. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:56:37 GMT)
Utah County attorney: Police justified in shooting
Provo » The Utah County attorney's office has found that police officers who shot and killed a man during a standoff were justified in their actions. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:28:29 GMT)
Hot check writers beweare; County attorney aquires software to catch offenders
County Attorney John Fleming has bad news for anyone writing bad checks in the county. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:52:52 GMT)
Lawyer due in court missing
A search is under way for a lawyer who failed to turn up for a court case in Kaikoura yesterday. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:59:54 GMT)
Attorney general wants review of cocaine sentences
Attorney General Eric Holder sought support Wednesday for erasing the gap in prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine crimes, a disparity that hits black defendants the hardest. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:04:35 GMT)
Stanford Deserves Bail, Won’t Flee Before Trial, Lawyer Says
June 24 (Bloomberg) -- R. Allen Stanford should be released on bond as he has no intention of fleeing before he can be tried on charges he swindled $7 billion from investors, his lawyer said. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:41:46 GMT)
Attorney general toned down concern about Sam Adams' credibility in final report
Attorney General John Kroger also accused Sam Adams' lawyers of hampering the investigation into the mayor's relationship with a teen. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:14:29 GMT)
LA city attorney may run for attorney general
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says he is considering a second run for state attorney general next year. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:20:59 GMT)
LA city attorney may run for attorney general
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says he is considering a second run for state attorney general next year. Delgadillo made the announcement Wednesday at City Hall as he prepares to leave office next week after serving the maximum two four-year terms. Delgadillo, who says he opened a campaign committee, lost to Attorney General Jerry Brown in the Democratic primary in ... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:28:20 GMT)
Springs lawyer named Colorado Bar president
Colorado Springs lawyer David M. Johnson will become president of the Colorado Bar Association on July 1. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:28:35 GMT)
Diaz and wife file lawsuit against former U.S. attorney Lampton
JACKSON, MS (AP) - The last time they faced off in a legal battle, Dunn Lampton was a U.S. Attorney and Oliver Diaz was a Mississippi Supreme Court Justice accused of bribery and tax evasion. Now Diaz and his wife are suing Lampton for allegedly conspiring to ruin the couple's lives. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:17:57 GMT)
Stanford Deserves Bail, Won’t Flee, Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 24 (Bloomberg) -- R. Allen Stanford should be released on bond because he has no intention of fleeing before he can be tried on charges he swindled $7 billion from investors, his lawyer said. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:41:25 GMT)
$40M lawsuit filed against slain lawyer's wife
A multi-million lawsuit has been filed against the Nashville woman awaiting trial in the murder of her lawyer husband. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 03:54:58 GMT)
Serrano's Lawyer Sued For $1 Million
By SUZIE SCHOTTELKOTTE THE LEDGER BARTOW | After Nelson Serrano was convicted of four Polk County murders in 2006, Orlando defense lawyer Cheney Mason told national television viewers he'd pay $1 million to anyone who could show his client could have committed the crime. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:04:01 GMT)
Nichols Won't Get Lawyer For Suit Over Prison Food
A judge has denied a request by Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols for a court-appointed lawyer to help him with a lawsuit complaining about prison food. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:14:46 GMT)
Hennepin County attorney updates Robbinsdale City Council
Efforts by the Hennepin County District Attorney's Office to partner with agencies and groups within local communities to prevent crime are achieving positive results, according to Hennepin County Attorney Michael Freeman. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:35:52 GMT)
Pittsburgh attorney Richard Shaw worked on Chrysler plan
Richard Shaw, an attorney with the Pittsburgh office of Jones Day, recently had a seat at the table of history. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 04:39:43 GMT)
Stanford Won’t Flee If Granted Bail in Fraud Case, Lawyer Says
June 25 (Bloomberg) -- R. Allen Stanford , the Texas financier charged with swindling $7 billion from investors, should be released on bond because he has no intention of fleeing before a trial, his lawyer told a federal judge. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:03:34 GMT)
Garcia will get new defense lawyer
Frank Garcia will get a new lawyer to represent him on charges that he killed two people and wounded another in Brockport. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:12:49 GMT)
Conaty, prominent area defense lawyer, dies at 72
Longtime Rochester defense lawyer George W. Conaty Jr. has died. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:12:59 GMT)
L.A. City Attorney May Run For Attorney General
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says he is considering a second run for state attorney general next year. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:17:10 GMT)
Attorney general wants review of cocaine sentences
Attorney General Eric Holder wants to change federal sentencing laws to erase the gap in prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine crimes. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:15:42 GMT)
Iran protest: lawyer plans to sue over Neda's death
A human rights lawyer in Iran is proposing to sue authorities on behalf of the family of a 26-year-old Neda Soltan, who was shot dead by security forces on a Tehran street. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 09:41:29 GMT)
Attorney general wants review of cocaine sentences
Associated Press - June 25, 2009 2:33 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder wants to change federal sentencing laws to erase the gap in prison sentences for crack and powder... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:13:27 GMT)
Lawyer Found In Trash Can Gives Up Public Jobs
An Indiana lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor's trash can after a night of drinking has resigned as the Jeffersonville City Council's attorney. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:38:43 GMT)
L.A. city attorney may run for attorney general
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says he is considering a second run for state attorney general next year. Delgadillo made the announcement Wednesday at City Hall as he prepares to leave office next week after serving the maximum two four-year terms. Delgadillo, who says he opened a campaign committee, lost to Attorney General Jerry Brown in the Democratic primary in ... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:44:00 GMT)
L.A. city attorney may run for attorney general
Rocky Delgadillo says he is considering a second run for state attorney general next year. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:54:22 GMT)
Lawyer: U.S. hot over Canadian in Sudan
OTTAWA, June 25 (UPI) -- The lawyer for a Canadian man stranded in Sudan for six years claims the U.S. government has taken renewed interest in the man as a suspected terrorist. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:58:29 GMT)
Miami lawyer in middle of Chrysler bankruptcy case
Miami bankruptcy lawyer Thomas E. Lauria may not be readily recognizable outside of narrow legal circles, but his name hit business headlines earlier this month when he succeeded in getting the Supreme Court to stall Chrysler's alliance with Fiat. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:02:13 GMT)
Fort Worth attorney elected to lead state bar says helping others has always been his goal
The Fort Worth attorney is praised for his ability to manage difficult situations and bring people together. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:08:19 GMT)
Attorney resigns after release of embarrassing photos
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) - The buzz surrounding embarrassing photos of a Jeffersonville attorney asleep in a trash can continues as the Fraternal Order of Police speak on behalf of the Jeffersonville officers and the man at the center of the controversy answered our questions on camera. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:12:54 GMT)
L.A. city attorney may run for Calif. AG
L.A. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo may run for California attorney general again. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:22:54 GMT)
Lawyer for Holocaust victims disbarred in NJ
Associated Press - June 25, 2009 8:25 AM ET TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - A lawyer who won judgments for Holocaust survivors and victims of South African apartheid has been disbarred in a second... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:38:46 GMT)
NJ LAWYER DISBARRED
TRENTON, N.J. -- A lawyer who won judgments for Holocaust survivors and victims of South African apartheid has been disbarred in a second state. The New Jersey Supreme Court agreed that Edward Fagan knowingly misused client and escrow trust... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:47:11 GMT)
Lawyer for Holocaust victims disbarred in NJ
A lawyer who won judgments for Holocaust survivors and victims of South African apartheid has been disbarred in a second state. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:37 GMT)
Paramedic's lawyer upset at ruling in case tied to Tamara Greene
A lawyer for a paramedic, who said he saw a woman who alleged she had been assaulted by Carlita Kilpatrick, said today he's upset with a judge's decision to allow a whistle-blower lawsuit to proceed. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:22:00 GMT)
Attorney general wants hate crimes law to include sexual orientation, gender or disability
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder wants Congress to pass a new hate crimes law to include attacks that are based on sexual orientation, gender or disability. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:23:42 GMT)
Chris Christie faces questions about U.S. Attorney contracts amid release of documents
WASHINGTON -- National Republicans hurried to the aid of New Jersey GOP candidate Chris Christie today, lavishing praise on his work as U.S. attorney and dismissing criticism over his choices of federal monitors as baseless and partisan. "Chris Christie deserves... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:54:34 GMT)
State high court reprimands County Attorney Backstrom
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom got an official reprimand this morning from the Minnesota Supreme Court over his efforts to discourage public medical examiners from testifying as defense witnesses. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:58:58 GMT)
Minnesota Supreme Court reprimands Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom
The Minnesota Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom for discouraging a medical examiner from letting a co-worker to testify in a Washington County murder trial. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:09:19 GMT)
Chris Christie defends contracts awarded while U.S. attorney during congressional hearing
WASHINGTON -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie today defended his awarding of lucrative monitoring contracts while U.S. attorney, telling a congressional subcommittee that the deals were used "to achieve results of justice for the public." "There is absolutely zero --... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:24:38 GMT)
Victims proven liars - lawyer
A lawyer acting for a restaurant owner who allegedly ordered his staff to attack a worker who quit over poor pay says the victims were "proven liars" who were after their boss's money. John Haigh, QC, told an Auckland District... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:04:33 GMT)
Victims proven liars - lawyer
A lawyer acting for a restaurant owner who allegedly ordered his staff to attack a worker who quit over poor pay says the victims were "proven liars" who were after their boss's money. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:07:50 GMT)
Moyes’ attorney welcomes Phoenix Coyotes bids, skeptical of viability in Arizona
The lead attorney for Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes said he welcomes a bid to keep the team in Arizona, but questions whether the hockey team can be financially viable in the Phoenix sports market. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:02:50 GMT)
GOV TAPS 'LOUIMA' ATTORNEY FOR NYPD TASK FORCE
Gov. Paterson has picked the former Brooklyn US Attorney who handled the sensational Abner Louima cop brutality case to help lead a task force to probe "police-on-police" shootings in the wake of the killing of off-duty cop Omar Edwards by a... (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:32:21 GMT)
Douglas County attorney won't represent CSI commander Kofoed
OMAHA — A Douglas County crime-scene investigator will have to rely on a private attorney in defending himself against lawsuits filed by two men wrongfully accused in a 2006 double murder. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:25:13 GMT)
US Attorney's Office: Local Company Pleads Guilty To Selling Bad Meat
United States Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan announced Wednesday that American Dispatch, Inc. pleaded guilty to selling adulterated meat. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:32:00 GMT)
Attorney: Divorce judge could ban Gosselin kids from 'Jon & Kate'
Although it previously stated it has no plans change the show's title , TLC could be forced to drop the "Plus 8" from Jon & Kate Plus 8. Jon and Kate Gosselin's eight children could legally be barred from appearing on the TLC reality series now that Kate now filed for a no-fault divorce , a family law attorney told USA Today in a Thursday report. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:16:45 GMT)
Jackson on medication before death: family lawyer
Michael Jackson was taking prescription drugs as he battled to get into shape for his gruelling concert comeback due to get underway in London next month, a lawyer for the family said today. Jackso (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:19:23 GMT)
Ex-lawyer Leonardo has serious brain injury
Neglect by federal prison officials may have exacerbated a serious head injury suffered by former defense lawyer Anthony Leonardo Jr., his attorney contends. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:11:58 GMT)
NCAA blames Sidney's lawyer for delay
The NCAA has fired back at Renardo Sidney's lawyer, blaming attorney Donald Jackson for postponing the organization's interview with the Mississippi State basketball signee and his family that was planned for next week. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:23:00 GMT)
Unlicensed Lawyer Ordered To Stop Practice
The Tennessee Attorney General's office says a man claiming to be a licensed lawyer isn't properly licensed and may be putting his clients at risk. (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:55:01 GMT)
Jackson's Attorney Reacts to Death of Pop Superstar
He represented Michael Jackson for 16 years in Santa Barbara County, and attorney Bob Sanger says the music legend was a very kind and generous person. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:35:38 GMT)
Jackson On Medication Before Death - Family Lawyer
LOS ANGELES (AFP)--Michael Jackson was taking prescription drugs as he battled to get into shape for his gruelling concert comeback due to get underway in London next month, a lawyer for the family said Thursday. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:56:20 GMT)
First Online Law Grad to Make Mass. Lawyer
Ross E. Mitchell, an independent computer consultant who received an exclusively online legal education from Concord Law School, is now a newly minted Massachusetts lawyer. Mitchell views his new credentials as a tool "to take on interesting projects you need to be a lawyer to do." (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:18:27 GMT)
Attorney Provides Avenue for Recovery to Injured Small Investors
Retiree Jacob Richard Froess thought it was safe to invest his savings through the brokerage arm of his bank, but lost $14,000 before he could get his money out. Last month, he scored a difficult victory before an arbitrator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, with help from attorney Mark Tepper. "To me, the greatest sound in the world is the sound of Goliath falling to his knees," ... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:38:21 GMT)
Manhattan District Attorney Endorses a Candidate to Succeed Him
Robert M. Morgenthau backed Cyrus R. Vance Jr., a former assistant district attorney, dismissing suggestions that it was inappropriate for him to endorse a candidate. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:46:18 GMT)
Lawyer points finger at Jackson drug 'enablers' (ABC)
Michael Jackson was taking prescription drugs as he battled to get into shape for his comeback concerts due to get underway in London next month, a lawyer for the family says. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:53:14 GMT)
Attorney: VBHS tries to recover $4M from brokers
HARLINGEN - An attorney said Valley Baptist Health System's efforts to recover about $4 million the system claims it lost in a fraud scheme will be a tall task. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:56:45 GMT)
Schuylkill County attorney named in kids-for-cash lawsuit
A Schuylkill County attorney who says he unwittingly passed a $610,000 kickback to a Luzerne County judge charged in the kids-for-cash scandal was named as a defendant Thursday in a lawsuit filed by hundreds of juveniles who claim they were unjustly impr (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:02:50 GMT)
Lawyer compares Jackson's drug use to Anna-Nicole Smith
Michael Jackson was taking prescription drugs as he battled to get into shape for his gruelling concert comeback due to get underway in London next month, a lawyer for the family said. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:08:33 GMT)
Supreme Court reprimands Dakota County attorney
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom was officially reprimanded Thursday by the Minnesota Supreme Court for his efforts to discourage public medical examiners from testifying as defense witnesses. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:28:26 GMT)
Attorney General sues Wheeling travel agency
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a lawsuit Thursday against a Wheeling tour company, saying the firm canceled trips but didn't refund its customers. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:21:57 GMT)
Kilpatrick attorney in debt
The flamboyant Southern defense attorney who once chided Wayne County prosecutors that a child could defend former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has found himself in financial trouble. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:26:10 GMT)
Attorney: Leonardo injury due to neglect
Imprisoned defense lawyer Anthony Leonardo Jr. may have suffered a serious head injury because of the neglect of federal prison officials, his attorney contends. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:14:45 GMT)
City to let discipline board talk to attorney
The Detroit City Council waived attorney-client privilege for one of the city's lawyers Thursday so she can testify before a board investigating whether several attorneys should face professional discipline for their conduct in the text message scandal. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:28:43 GMT)
Lawyer compares Jackson's drug use to Anna Nicole Smith
Michael Jackson was taking prescription drugs as he battled to get into shape for his gruelling concert comeback due to get underway in London next month, a lawyer for the family said. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:40:29 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney reflects on achievements
By Russ Corey, Staff Writer Despite the criticism she received from detractors, Alice Martin said she is pleased with her accomplishments during her eight-year tenure as U.S. attorney for the northern district of Alabama. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:37:58 GMT)
Botched cases earn N.D. attorney 6-month suspension
North Dakota's Supreme Court has suspended a Williston attorney from practicing law for six months. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:26:21 GMT)
Ex-AIG Chief Greenberg Wasn’t Told to End Plan, Lawyer Says
AIG attorney Theodore Wells rested his case yesterday after Richard Beattie , chairman of New York-based Simpson Thacher, denied Greenberg’s claim that the lawyer told him in 2005 that Starr International Co. should end a deferred-compensation program for reasons of corporate governance. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:31:04 GMT)
Jackson's lawyer: medication fears
Michael Jackson's lawyer, Brian Oxman, tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy his thoughts on the health of the late King of Pop. Mr Oxman spoke to Channel 4 News about how the singer's heath could have deteriorated so quickly. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:27:14 GMT)
Brendan DeMelle: Paul Minor's Attorneys Ask Attorney General To Intervene, Allege Prosecutors Engaged in Conduct ...
Attorneys for Paul Minor wrote to Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday asking the Justice Department to conduct "an immediate full review" of Minor's case... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:28:42 GMT)
Celebrity lawyer 'Mr Loophole' gets football star Jermain Defoe off after police fine blunder
Celebrity lawyer 'Mr Loophole' gets football star Jermain Defoe off after police fine blunder (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:52:13 GMT)
Jackson lawyer: medication fears
Watch the full interview with Michael Jackson's lawyer, Brian Oxman, as he tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy his fears about the singer's use of medication. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:12:04 GMT)
Builders should face lawsuit for war crimes, lawyer argues
Two mysterious Canadian companies that are building condominiums for Israeli settlers in the West Bank are committing a war crime, argued a lawyer representing a tiny Palestinian farming village that is trying to sue the firms by using Canada's War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Act. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:34:02 GMT)
Orlando lawyer to become The Florida Bar's president-elect
Orlando lawyer Mayanne Downs will be sworn in as president-elect of The Florida Bar on Friday. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:37:27 GMT)
Michael Jackson's lawyer voices medication fears
Michael Jackson’s lawyer has threatened to be ‘very vocal and critical’ if the pop stars death occurred as a result of medications he was taking. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:42:48 GMT)
The couple that sway together, stay together... TV divorce lawyer advises ballroom dancing to save marriage
The couple that sway together, stay together... TV divorce lawyer advises ballroom dancing to save marriage (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:07:43 GMT)
Jackson Family Attorney Blames Prescription Meds
While it won't be clear for a while what caused the death of pop star Michael Jackson, a family attorney's comments Thursday pointed towards a problem with prescription drugs. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:33:49 GMT)
Jackson Family Attorney: Prescription Drugs May Have Caused Death
Although the exact cause of Michael Jackson's death remains unknown, Brian Oxman - who has served as the family's attorney for more than 20 years - suspects prescription drug abuse may have played a role. "I don't know what caused Michael's death, and I don't want to speculate as to what the causes are," Oxmon tells Usmagazine.com. "I only know that I warned them there was the misuse of ... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:39:23 GMT)
Lawyer Ben Brafman Remembers Michael Jackson
Arguably one of the most transcendent performers in the history of music, the late Michael Jackson also had his fair share of legal troubles during his lifetime. One of Jackson's many lawyers, noted New York criminal defense lawyer Benjamin Brafman, spoke with CNN's Anderson Cooper Thursday night about his time representing the King of Pop on charges he sexually molested a teenage boy. A ... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:38:39 GMT)
Former Johnson & Johnson lawyer named director of state Division of Law
TRENTON -- A former lawyer for Johnson & Johnson was named director of the state Division of Law, officials announced today. Taysen Van Itallie, 58, served as associate general counsel at the health care and consumer products company after working... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:39:24 GMT)
Lawyer hired for arrested baby sitter
The arrested 18-year-old baby sitter of slain Jada Justice now has a lawyer. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:02:36 GMT)
U.S. Attorney's statement on Monica Conyers' guilty plea
The following is U.S. Attorney Terrence Berg's statement on City Council member Monica Conyers' guilty plea this morning. Good morning. Today Detroit City Council Member Monica Ann Conyers pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring to commit bribery. According to Ms. Conyers' statements in her plea agreement and in open court, her conduct involved misuse of her positions as Detroit City ... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:07:00 GMT)
US Attorney: Synagro Investigation Continues
The conviction of Monica Conyers does not bring an end to the federal investigation of Detroit’s Synagro sludge hauling contract. The U.S. Attorney made a point of admonishing other city council... (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:33:32 GMT)
GM Has Better Case Against Creditors, Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 26 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. has better legal arguments than creditors seeking to block the sale next week of the carmaker’s best assets to a new entity, Chrysler LLC lawyer Corinne Ball said. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:56:33 GMT)
Man charged in police shootings had visited mental health facility, lawyer says
Julius Burton, charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide in the shooting of two police officers, went to the Milwaukee County Mental Health facility about two weeks before the shooting, according to Julius Kim, a defense lawyer handling the case. (Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:42:54 GMT)
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