Attorney News Jul 2009
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Ill. attorney gen. won't run for higher office
Associated Press - July 8, 2009 4:23 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois' powerful attorney general says staying in her current job instead of running for higher office is the best decision for the... (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:38:26 GMT)
A once-prominent lawyer blames envy for huge fraud
A prominent lawyer who prosecutors say should spend 145 years behind bars for a giant fraud says envy of more successful colleagues and clients fueled a mid-life ambitious crusade to build prestige and wealth by stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:22:31 GMT)
Assistant state attorney unexpectedly resigns, second to leave in a month
A five-year criminal prosecutor in the State Attorney’s Office unexpectedly resigned effective July 3 and office officials aren’t publicly saying why. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:10:19 GMT)
Allen Stanford's imprisonment is "draconian"-lawyer
A lawyer for accused swindler Allen Stanford asked a U.S. judge on Wednesday to reconsider the terms of the Texas billionaire's imprisonment describing them as "draconian." (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:31:00 GMT)
Judge denies convicted murderer's attorney information on jurors
The attorney for a man appealing his murder conviction can’t have access to confidential jury information, a judge decided on Wednesday. (Wed, 08 Jul 2009 23:45:15 GMT)
Lawyer says death penalty withdrawn against Fotios Geas, accused in Springfield murder of mob boss Adolfo Bruno
SPRINGFIELD - A defendant in an organized crime murder-for-hire case will go to trial in February without the death penalty hanging overhead, his lawyer confirmed. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:06:56 GMT)
145-Year Term Suggested in Lawyer’s Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors recommended a 145-year sentence for Marc S. Dreier, the prominent New York lawyer who pleaded guilty to a scheme in which investors lost more than $400 million. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:15:57 GMT)
L.A. city attorney seeks funds for Jackson memorial (9:19 a.m.)
LOS ANGELES (AP) The Los Angeles city attorney's office is investigating how the city can legally press third parties to pick up at least some of the bill for Michael Jackson's memorial service at the Staples Center. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:35:05 GMT)
$567 Million Attorney Fee Award in Fen-Phen Litigation Challenged
Two lawyers who are waging a challenge to the massive $567 million attorney fee award in the fen-phen diet-drug litigation faced a barrage of aggressive questions Wednesday in an hour-long argument before the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:54:29 GMT)
Surprise: Ill. attorney gen. won't run for higher office
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced Wednesday that she’s running for re-election instead of seeking higher office, a surprise decision that leaves potential candidates for governor and Senate figuring out where they stand in the new political landscape. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:04:32 GMT)
Finding a bankruptcy lawyer when you're broke
With so many people drowning in debt, I figured it would be timely to answer this question from a reader. Yalek Ho writes, "I'm writing to you on behalf of my friend because he does not have computer access. My friend lives in San Francisco. He has over $... Sponsored Topics: San Francisco - Bankruptcy - Business - United States - Lawyer (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:38:38 GMT)
Attorney: Wimmers had ‘traumatic past’
LeeAnn Wimmers, the former Deerfield woman accused in the smothering death of her infant daughter, has previously been hospitalized for psychiatric illness and was sexually abused as a foster child, her attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:58:05 GMT)
Attorney in vehicular manslaughter case files for change of venue
HAILEY - At a Tuesday status hearing for Cody Stevens, the Twin Falls man accused of causing the March 10 car crash that killed Hailey resident Bert Redfern, Stevens' attorney filed a motion to change the venue of Stevens' trial. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:32:56 GMT)
Pelham lawyer among 13 charged in $100 million mortgage fraud in NYC
NEW YORK - Twenty-five people, including a lawyer from Pelham, and a mortgage company have been charged with committing mortgage frauds involving at least $102 million, New York City prosecutors said today. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:34:18 GMT)
Attorney General Madigan will seek third term, not run for governor or U.S. Senate
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, widely considered a possible candidate for governor or U.S. Senate, made a surprising announcement Wednesday that she won't be running for either. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:52:17 GMT)
Iranian human rights lawyer detained - source
TEHRAN (Reuters) - A prominent human rights lawyer who works with Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi has been detained, a source close to him said on Thursday, the latest in a series of arrests since the Islamic Republic's disputed election last month. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:04:17 GMT)
Finding a bankruptcy lawyer when you're broke
With so many people drowning in debt, I figured it would be timely to answer this question from a reader. Yalek Ho writes, "I'm writing to you on behalf of my friend because he does not have computer access. My friend lives in San Francisco. He has over $... Sponsored Topics: San Francisco - Bankruptcy - Business - United States - Lawyer (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:08:48 GMT)
Judge borrows money from trial lawyer, gets fired
THE Supreme Court has dismissed a Malolos judge for borrowing money from a lawyer who had pending cases before her. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:26:35 GMT)
Lisa Madigan to pass on races for governor or Senate, will run again for attorney general
July 8, 2009 - Attorney General Lisa Madigan, accompanied by her husband, Pat Byrnes, gives a news conference in Chicago announcing that she's running for re-election instead of seeking higher office. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:35:56 GMT)
Town of Algoma seeks new town attorney
TOWN OF ALGOMA The Algoma Town Board will meet in a special session at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Town Hall at 15 N. Oakwood Road to discuss retaining a town attorney. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:21:23 GMT)
SafeSky CEO quits over Taiwan deal doubts -lawyer
TEL AVIV, July 9 (Reuters) - The chief executive of Israel's SafeSky resigned after he was prevented from examining documents regarding a possible agreement for a Taiwanese company to take a stake in a unit of the firm, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:37:04 GMT)
Mail-order power of attorney can be a big mistake
Q: When my father, 73, was first diagnosed with early dementia two years ago, my mother, 71, not wanting to incur legal bills, bought mail-order power of attorney and will forms that she and my father filled out. She took care of my father at home until he fell, broke a hip and was hospitalized. The doctor told us that my father would be discharged for a short period of rehabilitation ... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:50:06 GMT)
Defense attorney Cantrell charged with contempt
Lake Superior Court Judge Salvador Vasquez found defense attorney John Cantrell in contempt of court Wednesday for missing a court appearance last month. Cantrell said he paid the $200 fine imposed by the judge because he was absent from a conference for his client, Jesse Escobedo, on June 17. An online docket entry indicates the judge "does not accept Mr. Cantrell's explanation" for missing ... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 09:50:06 GMT)
Federal probe of Dixie County fraud widens to ex-county attorney's wife
By Karen Voyles Staff Writer The federal case against a former county attorney for Dixie County has expanded to include his wife, according to recently filed federal records. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:11:07 GMT)
Prominent Lawyer To Be Sentenced For Fraud
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence a prominent Manhattan lawyer to 145 years in prison, after he admitted to defrauding hedge funds of more than $400 million. Marc Dreier is to be sentenced on Monday. He is free on bail until his sentencing. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:17:55 GMT)
LAWYER RIPPED OFF CLIENTS: DA
A medical malpractice lawyer looted his clients' settlement awards, stealing $2.2 million, Manhattan prosecutors said yesterday. East Side resident Marc Bernstein's license was suspended by the Manhattan disciplinary committee of the Appellate... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:30:52 GMT)
Lawyer suggests Maine fired in self-defense
The lawyer for a Biddeford, Maine man charged with fatally shooting two brothers says he could have been defending himself. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:16:46 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. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:09:25 GMT)
Attorney for Mayfield says he won't be in Chicago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:31:52 GMT)
Madoff will not appeal 150-year sentence: lawyer
Arch swindler Bernard Madoff will not appeal the 150-year prison sentence he received for masterminding a global multibillion-dollar investment fraud, his main lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:43:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Madoff won't appeal 150-year sentence
Disgraced financier Bernard Madoff will not appeal his 150-year sentence for a fraud that unraveled overnight last December when Madoff confessed to his sons that nearly $65 billion he promised investors was safe was actually only worth a few hundred million... Sponsored Topics: Bernard Madoff - Fraud - Lawyer - Business - Ira Sorkin (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:23:48 GMT)
Attorney says Mayfield won't be at Chicago race
An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver will not go to Chicago for this weekend's race. John Buric says Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for Saturday night's race. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:28:52 GMT)
Sun Prairie attorney added to UW Board of Regents
Madison - Stan Davis, an attorney who has worked as Gov. Jim Doyle's deputy chief of staff, was introduced Thursday morning as the newest member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:37:55 GMT)
Attorney for Mayfield Says He Won't Be in Chicago
Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday's race (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:39:12 GMT)
Madoff Won’t Appeal Sentence, Lawyer Says
Bernard L. Madoff’s lawyer, Ira Sorkin, said that there would be no appeal of Mr. Madoff’s 150-year sentence for fraud. He declined to say why the decision was made. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:40:29 GMT)
Lawyer's $1b fraud funded jet-set lifestyle
A prominent lawyer who prosecutors say should spend 145 years behind bars for a giant fraud says envy of more successful colleagues and clients fuelled a mid-life crusade to build prestige and wealth by stealing hundreds of millions... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:09:21 GMT)
Madoff won't appeal 150-year sentence: lawyer
The lawyer for Bernie Madoff said Thursday that the disgraced financier won't appeal the 150-year prison sentence handed to him last week in New York City. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:14:20 GMT)
Attorney General appeals ruling on publicizing ethics complaints against state officials
The state Attorney General's Office has appealed a federal judge's order that barred the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission from enforcing a ban on publicizing filings against state officials. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:15:56 GMT)
Lawyer's $1b fraud funded jet-set lifestyle
A prominent lawyer who prosecutors say should spend 145 years behind bars for a giant fraud says envy of more successful colleagues and clients fuelled a mid-life crusade to build prestige and wealth by stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:18:17 GMT)
New York Attorney General Sues Tagged.com
Turns out our recent story on the spammy social network Tagged.com had a fan — Andrew Cuomo, New York’s attorney general. Mr. Cuomo has announced he intends to sue the company “for deceptive e-mail marketing practices and invasion of privacy,” according to a statement put out by his office today. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:13:19 GMT)
Lawyer for John Ensign says senator's parents gave nearly $100,000 to mistress and her family
LAS VEGAS - Lawyer for John Ensign says senator's parents gave nearly $100,000 to mistress and her family. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:34:02 GMT)
Attorney: Mayfield won't travel for Chicago race
An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. John Buric says Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:40:27 GMT)
NY attorney general says Tagged social networking site stole e-mail identities
NEW YORK - New York's attorney general charged Thursday that Tagged.com stole the identities of more than 60 million Internet users worldwide — by sending e-mails that raided their private accounts. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:47:53 GMT)
Key Nigerian militant accepts govt amnesty: lawyer
A key militant in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta detained since September 2007 has accepted President Umaru Yar'Adua recent offer of unconditional amnesty, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:06:54 GMT)
Key Nigerian militant accepts govt amnesty: lawyer
A key militant in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta detained since September 2007 has accepted President Umaru Yar'Adua recent offer of unconditional amnesty, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:56:32 GMT)
Key Nigerian militant accepts govt amnesty: lawyer
LAGOS (AFP) - A key militant in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta detained since September 2007 has accepted President Umaru Yar'Adua recent offer of unconditional amnesty, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:11:02 GMT)
Attorney is first to face discipline over loan aid
State BAR files case against attorney over handling of mortgage modification. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:42:19 GMT)
Attorney seeks to leave Pitino case
The attorney for a woman accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino wants out of the case, saying “irreconcilable differences” have arisen with his client. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:25:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Couple had right to kill dog
CALEDONIA, Minn., July 9 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a Minnesota couple charged with poisoning a neighbor's dog argues they have as much right as farmers to protect their property. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:43:10 GMT)
8th Circuit: Attorney Can't Discharge $360,000 Student Loan Debt
He garnered some sympathy from two lower courts, but an 8th Circuit panel isn't letting a Minnesota lawyer off the hook from repaying his massive student loan debt. The panel reversed a bankruptcy court and a district court and found that attorney Mark Allen Jesperson could not discharge more than $360,000 in student loan debt in a Chapter 7 proceeding. The appeals court on Wednesday determined ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:23:20 GMT)
Plugging In Is Rock Guitarist Lawyer's Outlet
For Peter M. Bryniczka, playing lead guitar in a rock band is his outlet from a busy career as a Connecticut family law attorney at Schoonmaker, George & Colin P.C. "When we have a Saturday gig ... I'm not a divorce lawyer anymore, just a guitar player in the band that's up next," Bryniczka says. "When I come back into work Monday morning, whatever issue or case was front and center driving me ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:23:31 GMT)
Phony lawyer faces additional prison
A Newport Beach man faces additional time in federal prison for his persistence in tricking people into believing he’s a lawyer, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:57:01 GMT)
Shooting range could be decided in court, attorney says
Courts may have to decide whether former Red Bank Police Chief Ronnie Dodd can operate a shooting range in Sale Creek, County Attorney Rheubin Taylor said Thursday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:01:33 GMT)
Commonwealth’s attorney to probe Richmond police-car deal
Richmond Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael N. Herring said yesterday that his office will investigate whether any crime was committed as part of a nearly $1 million purchase of police cars that violated procurement rules. He said he could not discuss details and added that it probably would take several weeks to determine whether charges will be sought. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:12:07 GMT)
Nurse: Tony and Charlene Marshall desperately eavesdropped on Brooke Astor session with lawyer
While Brooke Astor met privately with her lawyer to discuss a change in her will, her son and daughter-in-law were skulking in a pantry "with their ear to the wall.". (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
Nigerian Militant Okah May Be Freed By Weekend - Attorney
IBADAN, Nigeria -(Dow Jones)- Nigerian militant leader Henry Okah, who has been in detention for almost two years, may be released as early as this weekend after accepting President Umaru Yar'Adua's offer of an unconditional amnesty, Okah's attorney said Friday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:12:20 GMT)
Dezago to run for Kansas Attorney General in 2010
JUNCTION CITY -- Ralph DeZago, a former assistant attorney general, announced his intention Thursday to seek the Republican nomination for Kansas Attorney General in 2010. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:20:02 GMT)
Food Safety Lawyer Questions Timeliness Of JBS Swift Beef Recall
National food safety lawyer Fred Pritzker issued the following statement, calling for the United States Department of Agriculture to investigate why it took so long for the public to be notified of a deadly threat of E. coli 0157:H7 in beef produced April 21 by JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley, Colorado (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:55:35 GMT)
Lynch picks his lawyer as new AG
CONCORD – Gov. John Lynch turned to a very trusted person from a comfortable place – his office lawyer Michael Delaney – to replace Kelly Ayotte as attorney general. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:15:54 GMT)
Suspended Deltona attorney now unpaid
DELTONA -- City Attorney George Trovato's suspension is now unpaid. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:17:55 GMT)
Blago lawyer rips former chief of staff
An attorney for Rod Blagojevich on Thursday lashed out at his client's former chief of staff, who a day earlier pleaded guilty to corruption and vowed to testify against the ex-governor. Veteran defense lawyer Samuel Adam called allegations made by John Harris "fiction" and accused Harris of saying whatever it took to get a break in prison time. "All he's doing right now is trying to make up ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:26:30 GMT)
Attorney general OK'd to stay in Pflueger trial
Attorney General Mark Bennett will remain the lead prosecutor in the manslaughter case against Ka Loko Reservoir co-owner James Pflueger, a Circuit Court judge ruled yesterday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:15:55 GMT)
Angola: Bar Seeks Attorney's Intervention in 'Mingota' Case
Luanda — The chairman of the Angola Bar Association (OAA), Inglês Pinto, Thursday in Luanda, called on the Republic's attorney general (PGR) to use legal mechanisms leading those responsible in the the "Mingota" case to court. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:33:18 GMT)
District Attorney contenders trade jabs: Aborn slams Snyder for accepting support of Etan Patz's dad
Manhattan District Attorney candidate Richard Aborn slammed rival Leslie Crocker Snyder yesterday for accepting an endorsement from the distraught father of a missing child. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:02:10 GMT)
Lawyer: Obama artist makes plea deal in Mass. case
A lawyer says the artist who created the "Hope" poster of President Barack Obama will plead guilty to some of the vandalism charges he faces in Boston, while other charges will be dropped. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:36 GMT)
Judge Approves Bluetooth Settlement, but Balks at Attorney Fees Award
A federal judge has approved a class action settlement involving claims that millions of owners of Motorola's Bluetooth headsets were not adequately warned of potential hearing loss from the devices. However, the judge raised questions about a request for $800,000 in attorney fees, which recently were criticized by objectors to the settlement. The judge approved a preliminary settlement in ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:53:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Obama artist makes plea deal in Mass. case
A lawyer says the artist who created the "Hope" poster of President Obama will plead guilty to some of the vandalism charges he faces in Boston, while other charges will be dropped. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:08:32 GMT)
Von Brunn Still Bedridden, Attorney Says
James W. von Brunn, the suspect in last month's deadly shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, is still bedridden and unable to appear in court, his attorney told a federal judge today. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:45:52 GMT)
Suffolk County attorney wants comptroller included in probe
Suffolk's County Attorney Christine Malafi shot back at Comptroller Joseph Sawicki for seeking a prosecutor's probe over what he called the use of public money on a "private lawsuit" for two top police officials over their ouster from police unions. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:55:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Leader of Nigerian militants accepts amnesty offer
The imprisoned leader of the Nigerian militant group MEND has accepted an unconditional amnesty offer from the government, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:56:08 GMT)
Bullitt lawyer enters state Senate race
Shepherdsville lawyer John E. Spainhour is the first Bullitt County resident to enter the District 20 state Senate race. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:59:54 GMT)
Hagan looks to split U.S. attorney job
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan on Friday submitted three names to President Barack Obama for U.S. attorney in the federal court system's Eastern District of North Carolina. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:30:15 GMT)
Charleston lawyer Rose withdraws from federal judge consideration
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Ned Rose, a Charleston lawyer, has withdrawn his name from consideration to be a U.S. District judge based in the Eastern Panhandle. Sens. Robert C. Byrd and Jay Rockefeller, both D-W.Va., both recommended Rose be appointed to tha... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:32:55 GMT)
Lawyer rips bumpy road for Shelton project
SHELTON - Clearly frustrated, the lawyer for the developer looking to build on the site of the former Crabtree auto dealerships on Thursday asked the Board of Aldermen to say whether or not the (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:32:08 GMT)
Montreal's 'lawyer to the stars' suspended by Quebec bar
Claude F. Archambault, the Montreal lawyer featured in the ad on the back of the city's Yellow Pages phone directory, has had his licence suspended by the Quebec bar. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:51:43 GMT)
Attorney for accused in Pitino extortion case wants to leave
The attorney for a woman accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino wants out of the case, saying "irreconcilable differences" have arisen with his client. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:56:46 GMT)
Ky. attorney general warns of scams
The state attorney general is warning Kentuckians of two possible scams. The first involves so-cal (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:07:03 GMT)
Attorney Reappointed To Kansas Tax Appeals Court
59-year-old Garden City attorney Rebecca Crotty was appointed to her second, four-year term on the State Court of Tax Appeals. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:08:14 GMT)
Former Refco Lawyer Convicted in $2.4 Billion Fraud (Update2)
July 10 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Collins , Refco Inc. ’s former outside lawyer, was convicted by a federal jury of helping Chief Executive Officer Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:06:47 GMT)
Pa. Lawyer Jailed 14 Years for Contempt of Court Freed
A Pennsylvania lawyer whose 14 years in jail are apparently a record in a U.S. civil contempt case was ordered released from prison on Friday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:09:29 GMT)
Citing identity theft violations, NY Attorney General sues social network
This week, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced he planned to sue Tagged.com, a popular social networking site. The alleged violation: A sweeping plan to artificially inflate the site's traffic by luring millions of new members onto the site. According to Cuomo, Tagged sent 60 million e-mails to people ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:19:49 GMT)
State sues Montgomery attorney for running debt settlement 'scheme'
The state Attorney General’s Office and the Alabama Securities Commission have filed a complaint against a Montgomery-area attorney for allegedly selling a risky debt restructuring plan to about 15,000 customers without a license. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:47:51 GMT)
Chicago lawyer convicted in Refco fraud
A Chicago lawyer has been convicted in New York of conspiracy in a huge fraud at commodities brokerage giant Refco Inc. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:54:15 GMT)
Chicago lawyer convicted in Refco fraud
A Chicago lawyer has been convicted in New York of conspiracy in a huge fraud at commodities brokerage giant Refco Inc. Lawyer Joseph P. Collins was convicted Friday of conspiracy and four other charges in Refco's $2.4 billion corporate fraud. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:54:15 GMT)
Chicago lawyer convicted in Refco fraud
A Chicago lawyer has been convicted in New York of conspiracy in a huge fraud at commodities brokerage giant Refco Inc. Lawyer Joseph P. Collins was convicted Friday of conspiracy and four other charges in Refco's $2.4 billion corporate fraud. Federal Judge... Sponsored Topics: New York - Fraud - Refco - United States federal judge - United States (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:38:58 GMT)
Obama picks SD senator's son as US attorney
President Barack Obama nominated Brendan Johnson, the 34-year-old son of Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., on Friday to serve as U.S. attorney for South Dakota. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:03:19 GMT)
Attorney freed after 14 years in jail
An attorney who was released from prison Friday after serving the longest imprisonment on a civil contempt charge in U.S. history says judges have too much discretion in cases like his. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:14:21 GMT)
Teen murder defendant belongs in juvenile detention, not adult jail, attorney argues
A 16-year-old Kearns High School student accused of killing a classmate should not be housed in the Salt Lake County jail while he awaits going to trial for murder, a defense attorney argued in 3rd District Court on Friday. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:28:18 GMT)
3rd UPDATE: Ex-Refco Lawyer Convicted Of Fraud, Conspiracy
(Adds comment from lawyer in third paragraph.) NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A longtime lawyer for Refco Inc. was convicted on conspiracy and fraud charges Friday in a scheme to help owners and executives at the defunct commodities broker steal more than $2 billion by concealing its financial troubles. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:56:09 GMT)
Kent Robinson named acting U.S. attorney for Oregon
The federal Department of Justice announced today that it has named career prosecutor Kent Robinson as acting U.S. attorney for Oregon.... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:58:55 GMT)
Major legal troubles for Prattville attorney
Montgomery, Ala. (WSFA) -- A Prattville attorney is in hot water with Alabama's attorney general over an alleged debt settlement scheme. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:35:16 GMT)
Obama Picks Nakakuni For HI U.S. Attorney
Hawaii's U.S. senators say President Barack Obama chose federal prosecutor Florence Nakakuni for Hawaii's next U.S. attorney. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:00:41 GMT)
Attorney Freed After Being Jailed 14 Years for Contempt in Divorce Case
A Pennsylvania attorney who was released from prison Friday after serving the longest imprisonment on a civil contempt charge in U.S. history said judges have too much discretion in cases like his. "If I had been convicted of murder ... I would have been out in half the time," H. Beatty Chadwick said. A judge ordered Chadwick's release more than 14 years after he was jailed for refusing to turn ... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:39:17 GMT)
Former Refco Lawyer Collins Convicted in $2.4 Billion Fraud
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Collins , Refco Inc. ’s former outside lawyer, was convicted by a federal jury of helping Chief Executive Officer Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:36:42 GMT)
Bad rap for Remy Ma's lawyer in ripping off the Feds case
Jailed rapper Remy Ma's defense lawyer pleaded guilty on Friday to ripping off the government. Ivan Fisher, 65, admitted to a tax code violation for failing to pay $52,000 in withholding taxes on his employees' wages. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
State Supreme Court suspends Portland attorney from practicing
The Oregon Supreme Court has suspended Portland attorney Michael R. Shinn from practicing law after Shinn violated a court order by writing $1,200 in checks to himself from client money.... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:13:54 GMT)
Former Refco Lawyer Convicted of Fraud
A former lawyer for the collapsed commodities broker Refco Finance Holdings was found guilty of securities fraud and conspiracy in a partial verdict. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:25:43 GMT)
Columbus man nominated for U.S. attorney post
WASHINGTON -- The White House announced last night that President Barack Obama will nominate Carter M. Stewart of Columbus as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:09:13 GMT)
Former Napolitano aide gets Obama's nod for U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama on Friday announced his intent to nominate former Gov. Janet Napolitano's former chief of staff for the post of Arizona U.S. Attorney. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:15:03 GMT)
Gary lawyer loses license for 180 days
Gary lawyer Marc Laterzo will have his law license suspended for 180 days starting next month for what the Indiana Supreme Court termed professional misconduct. An order issued by the court last week indicates Laterzo represented a client in a felony case who was arrested in 2006 in a misdemeanor possession of marijuana case. The client gave a fake name and Laterzo represented the man under ... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:44:28 GMT)
Nakakuni tapped for U.S. attorney
The federal prosecutor who sent former union leader Gary Rodrigues to prison for mail fraud, money laundering and embezzlement is in line to be the next U.S. attorney in Hawaii. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 11:32:26 GMT)
Obama nominates Nakakuni as U.S. attorney for Hawaii
Longtime Hawai'i federal prosecutor Florence Nakakuni has been nominated by President Obama to serve as the first-ever female U.S. attorney here. Nakakuni, 57, has been an assistant U.S. attorney in Hawai'i for 24 years and now serves as chief of the Drug and Organized Crime section of the office. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:08:01 GMT)
Attorney says Danville murder trial will be continued
DANVILLE – Alexis Brigham was scheduled to stand trial next week for the July 2008 murder of a Danville man, but the trial will be continued, his attorney said Friday. Prosecutors are moving to amend one of the charges, saying that Brigham personally discharged a firearm, which caused the death of Zellner D. Brown IV. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:13:11 GMT)
Va. lawyer convicted in NH child support case
A Virginia lawyer has been convicted of failing to pay about a half million dollars in child support in New Hampshire over the last seven years. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:09:30 GMT)
Virginia lawyer owes half-million dollars in child support
CONCORD, N.H.—A Virginia lawyer has been convicted of failing to pay about a half million dollars in child support in New Hampshire over the last seven years. Peter Mitrano, 57, of Fairfax, Va., was charged with not paying support that was ordered in 2002 by a judge in Lebanon. He will be sentenced in October, and faces up to two years in jail. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:09:39 GMT)
Attorney General May Probe Bush Torture Policy
Obama doesn't want to look back, but Attorney General Eric Holder may probe Bush-era torture anyway. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:22:22 GMT)
VA Commonwealth's Attorney to Watch His First Execution Tuesday
Prince William County Commonwealth's Attorney Paul Ebert has sent more than a dozen criminals to death row, but Tuesday could be the first time he watches one take his last breath. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:40:31 GMT)
99-year-old lawyer wows India
India's western Pune court honours India's oldest 'practising' Lawyer. Will swine flu make you change some plans for the summer? (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:54:00 GMT)
Phony lawyer faces additional prison
A Newport Beach man faces additional time in federal prison for his persistence in tricking people into believing he’s a lawyer, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:55:14 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. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:59:05 GMT)
Dog fight suspect to prove he rescued pit bulls, attorney says
An attorney for one of the two Lenawee County men arrested on dogfighting charges last month said he will produce witnesses at his trial to prove he was actually involved in a rescue operation for the abused animals. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:12:47 GMT)
Senator Johnson's Son Nominated For U.S. Attorney
The White House has nominated Brendan Johnson, the son of U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, to serve as U.S. Attorney for South Dakota. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:52:13 GMT)
Remy Ma's Lawyer Admits To $51K Tax Evasion
Remy Ma's lawyer, Ivan Fisher, has reportedly pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges which stem from 2006 and will be forced to pay over $68,000 to the government. [Visit SOHH.com for more information] (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:21:48 GMT)
Female lawyer going strong after handling 8,800 divorce cases
Hisako Yukawa, an 81-year-old lawyer, asked a woman throwing a tantrum about her husband, ‘‘What does it mean for you to win a divorce case? I am ready to help you make happy.’’ (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:09:24 GMT)
Lawyer Is Released After Serving Over 14 Years on Civil Contempt Charge
The lawyer, H. Beatty Chadwick, was jailed in April 1995 for refusing to turn over millions of dollars in a bitter divorce battle. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:57:04 GMT)
Lawyer jailed in divorce battle is released after 14 years
A lawyer has been released from prison after serving 14 years for contempt of court because he refused to hand over millions of dollars in a bitter divorce battle. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:49:11 GMT)
Lawyer-cum-author gets it ‘wright’
Having one book on the market, one almost ready for publication and a third in the works is not bad for a home boy. But it’s something that Americus native W. Wright Davis, 63, came to after being a lawyer and mediator and entrepreneur. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:02:01 GMT)
KR Tribunal: Bar takes no action on KRT lawyer
KR Tribunal T he Alaska Bar Association has decided to take no action against Michael Karnavas, defence lawyer for Ieng Sary, after judges at the Khmer Rouge tribunal threatened to sanction him in March for publishing court documents on an independent Web site. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:51:44 GMT)
US Attorney General May Appoint Torture Prosecutor -Report
WASHINGTON (AFP)--U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is mulling appointing a criminal prosecutor to probe if CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, a newspaper said Saturday. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:56:11 GMT)
US attorney general mulls appointing 'torture prosecutor'
US Attorney General Eric Holder is mulling appointing a criminal prosecutor to probe if CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after the September 11, 2001 attacks, according to a newspaper. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:13:36 GMT)
AP source: Attorney General Holder considering torture probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder is considering whether to appoint a criminal prosecutor to investigate the Bush administration’s interrogation practices, a controversial move that would run counter to President Barack Obama’s wishes to leave the issue in the past. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:22:53 GMT)
Philly Attorney Arrested For Drug Smuggling
A Philadelphia attorney is on the wrong side of the law after being arrested for drug smuggling charges. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:52:33 GMT)
Attorney General May Call for Interrogation Inquiry
The attorney general is considering assigning a prosecutor to investigate whether government personnel tortured terrorism suspects after 9/11, an official said. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:27:02 GMT)
Hughes will run at chance to be lawyer
It wasn't until a coach asked Ivana Hughes about her future that she considered trying to run track in college. The Evans High School graduate knew she wanted to be a lawyer. She is a fan of whodunit shows such as CSI , NCIS and Law and Order. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Ex-lawyer for Refco convicted in fraud case
Joseph Collins, Refco's former outside lawyer, was convicted by a federal jury of helping CEO Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:21:59 GMT)
Attorney General: re-formed Yonkers SPCA handed out invalid peace-officer badges
YONKERS - The New York attorney general is charging that a group of area residents reconstituted an animal-cruelty prevention group simply to give people peace-officer shields so they could carry guns and "masquerade" as police. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:38:32 GMT)
Find a lawyer to smooth out life's hassles
(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. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:54:57 GMT)
Attorney General Holder considers inquiry into torture
Attorney General Eric Holder is leaning toward appointing a criminal prosecutor to investigate whether CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after Sept. 11, 2001, setting the stage for a conflict with administration officials who would prefer the issues remain in the past, according to three sources familiar with his thinking. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:12:49 GMT)
Attorney general leaning toward torture inquiry
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric H. Holder is leaning toward appointing a criminal prosecutor to investigate whether CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after Sept. 11, 2001, setting the stage for a conflict with Obama administration officials who would prefer that the issues remain in the past, according to sources familiar with his thinking. Naming a prosecutor to probe alleged abuses ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:59:22 GMT)
District attorney's office reports drug convictions
The Stanislaus County district attorney's office recently announced convictions in the followin (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:31:25 GMT)
Attorney General Considers Torture Probe
Washington - Attorney General Eric Holder is considering whether to appoint a criminal prosecutor to investigate the Bush administration's interrogation practices, a controversial move that would run counter to President Barack Obama's wishes to leave the issue in the past. Holder plans to make a final decision within the next few weeks, a Justice Department official told The Associated Press on ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:11:52 GMT)
Nigeria rebel Okah agrees to government amnesty: lawyer
A top Nigerian rebel leader has agreed to the terms of a federal amnesty program, his lawyer said on Sunday, but analysts doubt that militants will halt attacks in Africa's biggest oil sector. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:42:38 GMT)
Nigeria rebel Okah agrees to government amnesty - lawyer
LAGOS (Reuters) - A top Nigerian rebel leader has agreed to the terms of a federal amnesty programme, his lawyer said on Sunday, but analysts doubt that militants will halt attacks in Africa's biggest oil sector. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:55:31 GMT)
Nigeria rebel Okah agrees to government amnesty - lawyer
LAGOS (Reuters) - A top Nigerian rebel leader has agreed to the terms of a federal amnesty programme, his lawyer said on Sunday, but analysts doubt that militants will halt attacks in Africa's biggest oil sector. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:56:30 GMT)
Phony lawyer faces additional prison
A Newport Beach man faces additional time in federal prison for his persistence in tricking people into believing he’s a lawyer, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:39:14 GMT)
Natchez’s McDonald rumored as possible south U.S. Attorney
NATCHEZ – Fifty-two-year-old Deborah A. McDonald is keeping things close to the vest, but sources close to the process say she’ll be nominated U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:57:23 GMT)
Attorney: Dad facing assault charges, was defending daughter
The father of a 17-year-old girl has been charged with multiple offenses in the assault of a male, who was at his home. However, an attorney for the man claims he believed he needed to defend his daughter, who was not comfortable with the individual being in the residence. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:35:12 GMT)
US attorney general mulls probe into CIA torture
Washington, July 12 : US Attorney General Eric Holder is considering whether to probe allegations of the use of brutal torture by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), according to a media report Sunday. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:03:57 GMT)
Fort Smith Attorney Casts Hat In Ring For School Board Seat
Times Record Staff Phil Milligan, Fort Smith attorney, announced his candidacy Friday for the District 3 Fort Smith School Board position in the Sept. 15 school elections. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:45:19 GMT)
Alexander Macgillivray: Twitter Steals Prominent Google Lawyer
Twitter, the popular micro-blogging service, has stolen a prominent Google lawyer. The startup has hired Alexander Macgillivray, deputy general counsel for products and intellectual property at Google, to be its general counsel, according to a person with knowledge of the hiring. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:11:02 GMT)
DA: Attorney tried to get drugs into Pa. prison
MEDIA, Pa. (AP) - A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Philadelphia attorney accused of trying to bring drugs into Delaware County prison while visiting an inmate. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:24:32 GMT)
Six prosecutors face verdict on state's attorney job
BRIDGEPORT -- At 6 feet, 7 inches tall, John Smriga stands head and shoulders above the state prosecutors vying to be the region's next state's attorney. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:32:21 GMT)
Attorney General, Obama Clash Over Torture Probe
Contrary to White House wishes, Attorney General Eric Holder may push forward with a criminal investigation into the Bush administration's harsh interrogation practices used on suspected terrorists. Holder is considering whether to appoint a prosecutor and will make a final decision within the next few weeks, a Justice Department official told The Associated Press. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:27:23 GMT)
Moriarty lawyer buys chocs on expenses
A lawyer who has earned more than €5.8m from the Moriarty tribunal successfully claimed expenses for two chocolates costing €6.25 each while visiting Belgium in 2002 on official business. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:41:34 GMT)
Louisville: Sypher’s Attorney Wants Out
The attorney for Karen Cunagin Sypher, the woman charged with trying to extort Louisville coach Rick Pitino, wants to stop representing her because of "irreconcilable differences." He didn't specify the nature of the disagreement, citing attorney/client privilege. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:55:05 GMT)
Judge: Manalapan can dismiss suit against former attorney
A Superior Court judge has allowed the township to dismiss its negligence lawsuit against its former attorney. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:31:04 GMT)
Anand Jon fires attorney, wants to defend himself in court
Having lost a prolonged court battle, the India-born fashion designer has petitioned a California court seeking permission to dismiss his attorney and defend himself. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:28:58 GMT)
Report: Twitter lands Google lawyer as general counsel
Twitter Inc. has reportedly landed a top lawyer from Google Inc. as its general counsel. (GOOG) (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:44:50 GMT)
Anand Jon fires attorney; wants to defend himself in court
Washington, July 13 (PTI) Having lost a prolonged court battle, the high profile India-born fashion designer Anand Jon has petitioned a California court seeking permission to dismiss his attorney and defend himself. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:32:10 GMT)
Anand Jon fires attorney, wants to defend himself in court
WASHINGTON: Having lost a prolonged court battle, the high profile India-born fashion designer Anand Jon has petitioned a California court seeking permission to dismiss his attorney and defend himself. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:24:13 GMT)
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