Attorney News Jul 2009
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San Antonio attorney weighs in on pros, cons of energy legislation
Editor’s Note: Ben Bosell won’t shy away from reading long books. Some of his favorites — the Harry Potter series. Lately Bosell has been reading the 900-page American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES). Passed by the House of Representatives, the bill promotes renewable resources and carbon capture. (It still faces a battle in the Senate.) An attorney with Cox Smith’s Energy and ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:32:27 GMT)
Anand Jon fires attorney; wants to defend himself
Having lost a prolonged court battle, high profile India-born fashion designer Anand Jon has petitioned a California court, seeking permission to dismiss his attorney and defend himself. The California court, which convicted him for sexually assaulting upcoming models, has scheduled hearing on the petition on Monday. Jon currently faces 162 years of imprisonment. Anand Jon said, "I know it must ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:36:07 GMT)
Sentencing set Monday for NY lawyer in $400M fraud
Associated Press - July 13, 2009 1:35 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A prominent lawyer faces up to 145 years in prison for defrauding hedge funds out of more than $400 million in a scheme that involved... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:53:28 GMT)
Brevard judge won't order probe into State Attorney's Office
The chief judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit said he won't call a special grand jury to investigate the State Attorney's Office's use of discredited dog handler John Preston as an expert witness in numerous cases in the 1980s. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:51:04 GMT)
U.S. attorney hopeful gave big to Dems
DENVER - A person proposed by two influential Colorado Democratic leaders to be U.S. Attorney for Colorado is a sizable financial contributor to Democratic candidates, including to the two party leaders. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:06:14 GMT)
No proof of Ruby Rose death—defense lawyer
A defense lawyer in the Ruby Rose Jimenez murder case raised doubt Monday on whether the body recovered from Manila Bay waters off Navotas was indeed that of the victim. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:56:33 GMT)
Lawyer's appeal denied by Rutland judge
Associated Press - July 13, 2009 5:35 AM ET RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) - A judge has denied a motion for a new trial in the case of a Killington lawyer convicted of hindering police investigating a... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:50:39 GMT)
Sentencing set for New York lawyer in $400M fraud
NEW YORK -- A prominent lawyer faces up to 145 years in prison for defrauding hedge funds out of more than $400 million in a scheme that involved faking documents and impersonating clients. Marc Dreier is to be sentenced Monday... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:03:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Norther Liberties double slaying suspect to surrender
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man accused of planning a drug-related robbery that turned into a double murder at an upscale Philadelphia apartment building last month plans to surrender to authorities, according to his lawyer. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:10:29 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. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:21:53 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. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:52:46 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. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:57:22 GMT)
Liberia's Taylor 'was peace broker': lawyer
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor tried to broker peace in Sierra Leone rather than fuel civil war, his defence lawyer said Monday, as his war crimes trial resumed. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:59:39 GMT)
Clinton police officer hearings eventually will be made public, city attorney says
CLINTON - A series of defense motions discussed in a police officer's disciplinary hearing will be available to the public, but not until they are officially filed, Clinton City Attorney Steve Myers said. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:05:54 GMT)
Sentencing set Monday for NY lawyer in $400M fraud
A prominent lawyer faces up to 145 years in prison for defrauding hedge funds out of more than $400 million in a scheme that involved faking documents and impersonating clients. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:29:56 GMT)
Sentencing set Monday for NY lawyer in $400M fraud
A prominent lawyer faces up to 145 years in prison for defrauding hedge funds out of more than $400 million in a scheme that involved faking documents and impersonating clients. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:57:01 GMT)
Veteran S.D. attorney tapped for airport panel
Veteran San Diego attorney John Davies has been picked to fill a seat on the regional panel that oversees Lindbergh Field. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:16:05 GMT)
Contempt charge purged in drunk lawyer case
A Toronto lawyer will not face punishment from the court after her intoxication caused two mistrials in a murder case. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:26:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Liberia's Taylor was peacemaker
Ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor, on trial for war crimes, wants to set the record straight about his role in a savage civil war that tore apart Sierra Leone, his lawyer says. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:09:23 GMT)
Attorney for John Fautenberry, who committed four murders, including one in Bloomsbury, seeks stay of execution
AP File PhotoJohn Fautenberry The attorney for a man who admitted to murders in multiple states, including one in Bloomsbury, is filing another appeal seeking to delay his Tuesday execution in Ohio. Attorney Dennis Sipe says John Fautenberry suffers from... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:10:05 GMT)
Ex-Stanford CFO to plead guilty in 2 weeks: lawyer
Former Stanford International Bank Ltd Chief Financial Officer James Davis plans to enter a guilty plea to federal charges within two weeks, Davis' lawyer David Finn told a U.S. judge on Monday in Houston. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:21:14 GMT)
Texas FLDS raid: Defense attorney alleges search too broad, evidence tainted
Texas authorities used a hoax call about abuse at a polygamous sect's Texas ranch as a pretext for an "unlimited, general search" in April 2008 -- a search law officers "had wanted for years to conduct," an attorney contends in a new court filing. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:58:18 GMT)
Ex-Stanford CFO to plead guilty within 2 weeks: lawyer
Former Stanford International Bank Ltd Chief Financial Officer James Davis plans to enter a guilty plea to federal charges as early as next week, his lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:58:58 GMT)
State's attorney to sue Flowers over unpaid loan
The Cook County state's attorney's office is expected to file a civil lawsuit today against the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education and its superintendent Charles Flowers. The suit alleges Flowers "engaged in a scheme to defraud Cook County" when his office took out a $190,000 loan last year, state's attorney spokeswoman Sally Daly said. The loan was due June 30. The suit will be ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:23:09 GMT)
Ex-Ballard Spahr Lawyer Arrested On Drug Charges
Randall Sommovilla, a former lawyer with Philadelphia firm Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll , was arrested Friday night for allegedly trying to smuggle packets of cocaine and heroin into a local jail while on a visit to see a client. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:38:06 GMT)
Attorney General’s Office Sets Up Task Force To Help Victims
Crime victims owed restitution by the criminals who harmed them can get help from the Attorney General’s Office to get the money they deserve, Attorney General Roy Cooper announced Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:52:31 GMT)
Attorney Suing Squeeze Inn Fires Back
The attorney representing a disabled Sacramento woman whose lawsuit may shut down the popular Squeeze Inn defends the complaint, calling the restaurant's owner a "scofflaw." (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:44:52 GMT)
Attorney General to pursue restitution
State Attorney General Roy Cooper said today he is shocked that thousands of crime victims were denied restitution that had been diverted to pay other legal costs, and he is setting up a task force to help the victims get their money. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:52:59 GMT)
Attorney General Offers To Help Crime Victims On Compensation
North Carolina's attorney general said his office will help crime victims reclaim the restitution money they were entitled to get that was instead diverted to state and local governments. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:21:23 GMT)
Rogers’ attorney: Ex-auditor not running for office
HAMILTON — Former Butler County Auditor Kay Rogers is not running for office, her attorney said today, July 13. Rogers — who resigned as auditor after pleading guilty to federal bank fraud charges last year — pulled petitions Friday, July 10, for the Lakota Local School District Board of Education. Board of Elections Director Betty McGary said Sunday night she was of the belief that Rogers took ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:47:56 GMT)
Lawyer for serial killer John Fautenberry seeks delay for execution
Ohio Department of CorrectionsJohn Fautenberry. CINCINNATI -- A lawyer for a multi-state killer asked a federal appeals court today to delay his client's execution, even as John Fautenberry's last meal was being ordered and he was being moved to the... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:54:44 GMT)
Lawyer Asks Federal Court To Halt Killer's Execution
A lawyer for a multi-state killer asked a federal appeals court to delay his client's execution. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:04:47 GMT)
Liberia's Taylor 'was peace broker', lawyer tells trial
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor tried to broker peace in neighbouring Sierra Leone rather than fuel civil war, his defence lawyer said Monday, as his war crimes trial resumed. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:08:06 GMT)
'Top Model" Designer To Act as Own Attorney During Penalty Phase
LOS ANGELES --Fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander's will serve as his own attorney as he awaits sentencing on 16 sex-related counts involving seven young women and teenage girls. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:13:19 GMT)
LAWYER: BOXING CHAMP GATTI COMMITTED SUICIDE
The attorney for Arturo Gatti's stripper wife denied today that she strangled the boxing legend and claimed the ex-champ committed suicide. In a telephone from Recife in northern Brazil, lawyer Celio Avelino said the 37-year-old former junior... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:04:00 GMT)
U.S. judge gives fraud lawyer 20 years in prison
Marc Dreier, a high-profile New York lawyer who admitted to a $400 million investment fund fraud that unraveled at the same time as Bernard Madoff's huge swindle, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:37:57 GMT)
Attorney Lewis Kuhl will present at the 2009 F&I Conference & Expo
MIAMI, FL- Attorney Lewis Kuhl, an attorney at the Miami-based law firm of Pathman Lewis, LLP, will speak on the executive panel discussing current automotive industry challenges at the 2009 Finance & Insurance Conference & Expo (F&I). The event is aimed at providing attendees with advice for managing and forecasting F&I related losses, as well as recommendations for building a firm foundation ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:18:40 GMT)
Ex-U.S. Attorney Greg White takes witness stand in defense of indicted DEA agent Lee Lucas
In a rare move, former U.S. Attorney Greg White took the witness stand Monday, July 13, defending the credibility of indicted federal drug agent Lee Lucas. White, now a U.S. magistrate, said federal prosecutors feared Lucas worked too many cases too quickly and failed to document his work properly. But White stressed that his office never worried about Lucas' truthfulness. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:12:40 GMT)
Appeals court sides with Attorney General in Bernards child porn case
A state appellate court has ruled the state Attorney General's Office may use a year's worth of computer records in its prosecution of a township physician on child pornography charges. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:51:31 GMT)
Council mulls in-house attorney
Energized by a reduced deficit and determined to make further cuts, the city council will soon consider the idea of severing its contracted counsel for an in-house city attorney. At first glance, it seems the move would save Gilroy money - hundreds of thousands of dollars in some scenarios. But it would also add additional personnel and training costs to the city, and strip its officials of ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:59:55 GMT)
NY lawyer gets 20 years
A prominent New York lawyer has been jailed for 20 years for investment fund fraud. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:10:38 GMT)
Patent Lawyer Gets Jail Time for Banned Question
An inappropriate question by a California patent lawyer during jury selection has earned him a potential 48-hour jail sentence for contempt of court. John van Loben Sels, a partner at Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, tried to prejudice the jury, the judge ruled, in a patent case between client Beyond Innovation Technology Co. and O2 Micro. A veteran patent and ethics lawyer with Townsend and ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:09:39 GMT)
Just Five Months Into Office, Attorney General Bombarded With Pressure
July cannot be counted as the warmest of months for Eric H. Holder Jr. The attorney general clashed with Congress over national security policy, fielded complaints from federal judges upset with bungled evidence and, in the most painful indignity, cracked his tooth. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:23:36 GMT)
Clinton police officer hearings eventually will be made public, city attorney says
CLINTON - A series of defense motions discussed in a police officer's disciplinary hearing will be available to the public, but not until they are officially filed, Clinton City Attorney Steve Myers said. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:35:42 GMT)
Hall may quit city attorney position
HARLINGEN — Another attempt to dismiss City Attorney Brendan Hall is included on Wednesday’s City Commission agenda, but another agenda item implies that Hall may retire. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:41:51 GMT)
Lawyer Gets 20 Years in $700 Million Fraud
Marc S. Dreier, a prominent lawyer, was sentenced in a scheme that bilked hedge funds and other investors. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:15:57 GMT)
Police and attorney: Pitino under investigation in Sypher case
Police and his attorney say U of L basketball coach Rick Pitino is under investigation in Karen Sypher case. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:31:54 GMT)
Attorney: Magistrate owes sailor apology
The attorney for a Navy sailor who spent 35 days in jail on felony DUI charges that were later dropped says a Berkeley County magistrate owes his client an apology. Charleston attorney Andy Savage said his client, Brandon Pilarowski, spent more than a month in jail on unsubstantiated charg... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:32:08 GMT)
China lawyer sues judge who handcuffed him to pole
A lawyer in southern China is suing a judge who ordered him handcuffed to a basketball pole after he refused to sign court documents, a state newspaper reported Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:39:03 GMT)
Committee formed to find new city attorney for Fairview Heights
At the urging of the Fairview Heights City Council, a special committee has been formed to help find a new city attorney for the municipality. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:54 GMT)
Patent Lawyer Gets Jail Time for Banned Question
An inappropriate question by a California patent lawyer during jury selection has earned him a potential 48-hour jail sentence for contempt of court. John van Loben Sels, a partner at Wang, Hartmann, Gibbs & Cauley, tried to prejudice the jury, the judge ruled, in a patent case between client Beyond Innovation Technology Co. and O2 Micro. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:03:05 GMT)
Help wanted: Senators seek new U.S. attorney for Oregon
Oregon’s Sen. Ron Wyden is looking for candidates to replace U.S. Attorney Karen J. Immergut. Immergut left the position in early July to become a new Multnomah County circuit judge. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Justice named federal prosecutor Kent S. Robinson as the acting U.S. ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:08:23 GMT)
MINI-MADOFF LAWYER GETS 20 YEARS
Crooked Park Avenue lawyer Marc Dreier was sent to prison for 20 years yesterday by a judge who called his crimes "despicable" -- but said they didn't deserve a punishment as harsh as Bernie Madoff's. Federal Judge Jed Rakoff said the 145-year... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:30:15 GMT)
Ex-U.S. Attorney defends agent from bungled Mansfield drug sting
CLEVELAND — Former U.S. Attorney Greg White defended the credibility of indicted federal drug agent Lee Lucas during a hearing Monday before U.S. District Judge James Gwin, according to a published report in The Plain Dealer. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:13:12 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. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:22:23 GMT)
Pitino's lawyer calls claims a 'fraud'
Karen Sypher has taken her allegations against University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino to the police, but Pitino's lawyer says they are "false and just another part of the fraud she has tried to perpetuate against" the coach and his family. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:44:21 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, 14 Jul 2009 11:53:55 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced in $700M fraud
NEW YORK, July 14 (UPI) -- A New York lawyer who pleaded guilty to devising a fraud scheme that conned hedge funds and investors of $700 million was sentenced to 20 years in prison. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:58:30 GMT)
COFFEE BREAK: Probate lawyer Stephen Maple explains why you should draft a will, and why you've avoided doing it
Stephen Maple, a probate lawyer, is the author of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Wills and Estates." For some people, signing a will is the symbolic equivalent of signing a death certificate. That might explain why nearly 60 percent of... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:19:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Extraditing UK hacker would violate rights
Prosecutors failed to consider the human rights argument against forcing an autistic British man accused of hacking into U.S. military computers to stand trial in the United States, a defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:33:31 GMT)
Lawyer fights retirement age law
A Kent lawyer who had to stop work at 65 challenges the retirement age in a Appeal court test case. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:34:37 GMT)
Lawyer wants Gatti's wife to be released from jail
The Brazilian wife of boxing champ Arturo Gatti - accused of strangling him with her purse strap as he drunkenly slept - is petitioning to be released from jail. Lawyer Celio Avelino told The Associated Press he asked a court on Tuesday to release 23-year-old Amanda Rodrigues while the investigation into Gatti's death continues. He expects the court to rule Wednesday at the earliest. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:18:52 GMT)
Court appoints attorney to represent Hay Township woman accused of arson
GLADWIN -- Frail, soft-spoken and teary-eyed, Helen Gotterson agreed Tuesday to let Gladwin County District Court authorities appoint an attorney to represent her against an arson charge. Gotterson, 54, had told authorities she would represent herself in the case stemming... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:34:14 GMT)
County attorney reviews IDA options
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Legislature Attorney David Sears is reviewing the legislature’s options as to the stalemate over the seating of Industrial Development Agency appointments. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:38:30 GMT)
Tami Peel in Churchill District Court Without Attorney
Tami Peel was in court again Tuesday. Appearing without an attorney when she had been directed to find one, Judge Huff ruled that she is not indigent and once again told her to retain her own representation. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:52:01 GMT)
Attorney: Rowe Has No Deal With Family
An attorney for Deborah Rowe, who bore two of Michael Jackson's children, sternly denied a published report today that his client has agreed to give up any parental rights to the children in exchange for $4 million. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:53:25 GMT)
Gatti Death: Lawyer Asks for Release of Wife
Lawyer asks for release of Brazilian wife of slain former boxing champion Arturo Gatti (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:54:12 GMT)
Debbie Rowe's Lawyer: No Deal in Michael Jackson Custody Case
No deal has been reached between Michael Jackson's mother and his ex-wife Debbie Rowe over the custody of the late singer's children, a lawyer for Rowe says. See photos of Jackson and his kids through the years. Eric George - who represents Rowe, the biological mother of Jackson's two oldest children - is slamming a New York Post report that she has agreed to take $4 million not to challenge... ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:01:51 GMT)
NY attorney general: Facelift firm placed bogus online reviews, agrees to $300,000 settlement
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says a cosmetic surgery company has acknowledged its employees posed as satisfied customers to praise its facelifts online. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:13:00 GMT)
Minnesota attorney general sues debt dispute arbitrator
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes between consumers and credit cards. Swanson alleges that (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:30:10 GMT)
MN attorney general sues debt dispute arbitrator
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes between consumers and credit cards. FREE GOLF!! Heart of the Valley Golf Course - Ends Jul 31, 2009 (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:43:30 GMT)
Lawyer Ron, a champion in 2007, is euthanized
Lawyer Ron was among the Kentucky Derby favorites in 2006 and a champion older horse in 2007. When he was retired from racing last year, he had earned nearly $2.8 million. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:47:23 GMT)
Minnesota attorney general sues debt dispute arbitrator
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes between consumers and credit cards. Best Buys in the Region, campers, RVs and more OUTLET RECREATION - Ends Aug 31, 2009 (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:59:12 GMT)
Debbie Rowe's lawyer: No deal in Jackson case
No deal has been reached between Michael Jackson's mother and his ex-wife over the custody of the late singer's children, according to a lawyer in the case. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:41:19 GMT)
NYC lawyer charged in ABT dancer scam
A veteran Manhattan lawyer was charged Tuesday with stealing from a small union representing 80 dancers and stagehands with the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:47:07 GMT)
MN attorney general sues debt dispute arbitrator
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes between consumers and credit card companies. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:50:22 GMT)
GM Lawyer Says Auto Panel to Be Gone by September (Update1)
July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Harvey Miller , the lawyer who represented General Motors Co. in its bankruptcy restructuring, said he expects the Obama administration’s auto task force to dissolve in the next six weeks. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:36:48 GMT)
Lawyer: No Rowe deal with Jacksons
LOS ANGELES, July 14 (UPI) -- Debbie Rowe's lawyer says the mother of two of Michael Jackson's kids hasn't reached a financial deal to relinquish her parental rights as has been reported. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:52:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Leyritz's ex-wife changed story
MIAMI, July 14 (UPI) -- The lawyer for ex-New York Yankee Jim Leyritz says there are major discrepancies in the details of an alleged fight with his former wife. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:18:50 GMT)
Dance Union’s Lawyer Accused of Embezzling
A longtime union lawyer was arrested and charged on Tuesday with embezzling more than $150,000 from a union representing dancers and stage managers at American Ballet Theater. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:24:25 GMT)
Jackson's ex-wife denies giving up kids: attorney
An attorney for Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe on Tuesday angrily denied reports that she had agreed to take millions of dollars to give up parental rights to her two children with the King of Pop. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:31:06 GMT)
Tracy getting closer to finding next city attorney
Six people from throughout Northern California are expected to be in Tracy on Wednesday and meet with the Tracy City Council as it zeroes in on the next potential city attorney, only the second in the city's history. Maria Olvera, Tracy director of human resources, said there are five male and one female candidate who have all worked in a city attorney's office and all have extensive experience ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:32:25 GMT)
Attorney: No Debbie Rowe deal on child custody
There's no deal for Debbie Rowe to give up her parental rights in exchange for a seven-figure payout, her attorney said Tuesday - calling reports to the contrary "absolutely untrue." (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:01:47 GMT)
Leslie Crocker Snyder leads in cash for District Attorney campaign; raises $1.4M in six months
Leslie Crocker Snyder, who's leading polls in the hotly contested race for Manhattan district attorney, also is ahead in raising campaign cash. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:06:16 GMT)
NY State Attorney's Office Announces Settlement with LifeStyle Lift
New York's Attorney General accused a cosmetic surgery company of trying to dupe consumers. Sponsored Topics: Attorney general - United States - Law - Law Enforcement - Plastic surgery (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:12:37 GMT)
Minority Lawyer Associations Form With Eyes on Diverse Judiciary
In one of his first acts as chair of the Florida Bar's 5,000-member business law section, Louis Conti created a diversity committee to find ways to encourage more minority and women lawyers to participate in the section. The new committee is the latest of at least three voluntary lawyer groups formed in Florida to better meet the needs of diverse lawyers. The Palm Beach County Hispanic Bar ... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:53:10 GMT)
Conn. man's lawyer says client needs meds
The lawyer for a Connecticut advertising executive accused of holding his ex-wife hostage has requested a suicide watch be lifted and his client's medication resumed. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:20:20 GMT)
Court again throws out ex-attorney's sex assault conviction
Once again, an appellate court panel has thrown out the conviction of a former Peoria attorney accused of sexually assaulting a preschool girl more than six years ago. The 2-1 decision, handed down July 9 by the 3rd District Appellate Court in Ottawa, means Robert Becker will likely have a third trial. six years ago. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:34:02 GMT)
Attorney questions guns in bars punishments
What handgun permit holders can and can't do in bars is clear under a new state law. But at least one assistant district attorney says the punishments permit holders face if they break that law aren't as precise. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:52:59 GMT)
Mine reform burdensome, attorney says
A Salt Lake attorney was among those who testified at a U.S. Senate hearing Tuesday morning on proposed legislation that... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:57:16 GMT)
Monica Doherty, family law attorney
Monica Doherty, an attorney who worked in family law, ended her life July 1 in Largo, Fla. The Wyman Park resident was 40. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:56:16 GMT)
Riddle is at peace, lawyer says
Political consultant Sam Riddle is at peace with the coming federal storm, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:34:31 GMT)
New York Attorney General may press for Rattner settlement
NEW YORK -- The state attorney general may press for a legal settlement with Steven Rattner, until recently a key Obama administration adviser on the auto industry, over possible civil charges in a pay-to-play investigation, The Associated Press has learned.... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:48:01 GMT)
Minn. attorney general sues debt dispute arbitrator
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes between consumers and credit card companies. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:24:37 GMT)
Peterson's lawyer: Cop hit on Drew's girlfriend
The Daily Herald reports: A state police detective asked murder defendant Drew Peterson's young girlfriend out on a date, Peterson's lawyer said after a Tuesday court appearance. Attorney Joel Brodsky said, "I'll confirm that," when asked whether a state police investigator asked out Peterson's 24-year-old girlfriend and supposed fiancee, Chrissy Raines. Brodsky said he believes state police ... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:59:59 GMT)
Airboat curfew put on hold pending attorney general's input
By Cindy Swirko Staff Writer A curfew on airboat use will be put on hold while Alachua County commissioners get legal opinions on whether the limited hours would be allowed under a new state law regarding boating restrictions.County Attorney Dave Wagner will get opinions from the state attorney general and from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:08:47 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General probes Steven Rattner, Obama's outgoing auto czar
NEW YORK -- The New York attorney general may press for a legal settlement with Steven Rattner, until recently an Obama administration adviser on the auto industry, over possible civil charges in a pay-to-play investigation, The Associated Press reported. Rattner... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:24:24 GMT)
BALLET LAWYER IN SCAM BUST
A labor lawyer was busted yesterday for allegedly misappropriating $350,000 in union dues paid by dancers and stagehands with the famed American Ballet Theatre. Leonard Leibowitz, 70, was accused of writing numerous checks on the union's account... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:32:07 GMT)
Malaysia Arrests 9 Christians On Alleged Proselytizing-Lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP)--Nine Christians including four from Hong Kong were arrested for allegedly trying to convert Muslims, a serious offense in Muslim- majority Malaysia, their lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:41:20 GMT)
Court refuses to give Anwar more time to find new lawyer
(Suara Keadilan) - The Kuala Lumpur High Court has refused to grant Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim’s more time to appoint a new lead counsel after his lawyer discharged himself due... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:50:02 GMT)
Dutchess legislature attorney reviews IDA options
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Legislature Attorney David Sears is reviewing the legislature’s options on the stalemate over the seating of Industrial Development Agency appointments. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:24:00 GMT)
NYC lawyer charged in ABT dancer scam
A veteran Manhattan lawyer was charged Tuesday with stealing from a small union representing 80 dancers and stagehands with the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:11:31 GMT)
President names Cleveland lawyer Steven Dettlebach as U.S. attorney for region
DettelbachCLEVELAND -- Cleveland lawyer Steven M. Dettelbach has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be U.S. Attorney for northern Ohio. Dettelbach, 43, is a partner in the Baker Hostetler law firm's litigation group. He was one of six U.S.... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:12:30 GMT)
NY State Attorney's Office Announces Settlement with LifeStyle Lift
New York's Attorney General accused a cosmetic surgery company of trying to dupe consumers. Sponsored Topics: Attorney general - United States - Law - Law Enforcement - Plastic surgery (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:57:37 GMT)
Four finalists named for Madison U.S attorney post
Wisconsin's Federal Nominating Commission announced Wednesday it has recommended four candidates to replace Erik Peterson as the U.S. attorney in the western district of the state. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:27:44 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General targets mortgage modification frauds
Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram arguing before the state Supreme Court in April. Milgram today announced two separate lawsuits charging 10 defendants with mortgage-related fraud.TRENTON -- State Attorney General Anne Milgram announced today two separate lawsuits charging... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:39:29 GMT)
Lawyer challenges officer's testimony on events before Tasering of N.S. man
HALIFAX, N.S. - A lawyer is challenging the testimony of a Halifax police officer testifying at an inquiry into what happened to a man who died 30 hours after being Tasered. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:50:00 GMT)
Worthington attorney attacks prosecution witness in closing statement
Randy L. RasmussenDefense attorney John Neidig (standing) challenged testimony from a central prosecution witness in a closing statement today in Clackamas County Circuit Court. The photo is from earlier in the trial. More Updates from the courtroom, court documents and... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:15:56 GMT)
Lawyer, doctor to testify vs cop in Martinez slay case
LAWYER Justo Jose Yap, Regional Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in Northern Mindanao, will take the witness stand Thursday against accused policeman PO3 Bangcola Manangcawal who read more (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:26:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Sberbank Asked Sibir for $60M
16 July 2009 By Irina Malkova / Vedomosti Sberbank wanted a $60 million “premium” for providing Sibir Energy with a $192 million loan, a lawyer for Shalva Chigirinsky, the oil company’s beleaguered former shareholder, told a London court. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:59:03 GMT)
Attorney general to appeal deer slaughter decision
Associated Press - July 15, 2009 3:45 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will appeal judges' decisions to drop animal cruelty charges against two men accused of... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:56:16 GMT)
Attorney general to appeal deer slaughter decision
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will appeal judges' decisions to drop animal cruelty charges against two men accused of running down deer with snowmobiles last January, killing four... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:04:33 GMT)
Lawyer brought drugs to Dartmouth inmate, police allege
A Halifax lawyer has been arrested on allegations she smuggled drugs to her client at a Dartmouth jail. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:08:31 GMT)
Attorney General To Appeal Deer Slaughter Decision
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said he will appeal judges' decisions to drop animal cruelty charges against two men accused of running down deer with snowmobiles last January, killing four of the animals. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:15:02 GMT)
Wash. attorney general announces scam lawsuits
Associated Press - July 15, 2009 4:15 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna has announced two civil lawsuits against California companies in a crackdown on mortgage... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:27:15 GMT)
Wash. attorney general announces scam lawsuits
Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna has announced two civil lawsuits against California companies in a crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:32:08 GMT)
Lawyer challenges testimony on events before Tasering of N.S. man
HALIFAX, N.S. - A lawyer questioned the testimony Wednesday of a former Halifax police department special constable at an inquiry into the death of a mentally ill man. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:47:00 GMT)
NJ attorney general goes after mortgage scams
New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram announced two new lawsuits Wednesday that charge 10 individual and corporate defendants with preying on struggling homeowners looking to modify the terms of their mortgages. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:54:10 GMT)
Stanford Examiner Asks for $275,000 in Attorney Fees (Update1)
July 15 (Bloomberg) -- John J. Little, the court-appointed attorney who represents investors’ interests in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s fraud case against R. Allen Stanford , is seeking $275,000 in attorney fees. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:11:21 GMT)
Dulin lawyer says probation terms misrepresented
MILFORD -- The lawyer for Robert Dulin, who served 18 months in prison for having sex with a girl he coached, claimed in court Wednesday that it's state probation officials who are out of bounds. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:32:08 GMT)
Mary Waters' Lawyer Talks
Mary Waters is not saying much, but her lawyer is talking. INSIDE: Watch Cheryl Chodun's Report (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:48:32 GMT)
Judge Berates Attorney In Faith-Healing Trial
The judge in a case of a couple charged with manslaughter in their daughter's death calls a defense attorney's action "stupid." (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:56:27 GMT)
State's attorney sues North Side upholsterer
The owner of a North Side furniture reupholstery company was sued today by the Cook County state's attorney for allegedly deceptive business practices. The suit, filed in Circuit Court, alleged that Ira Sachs, 74, owner of Lakeview Upholstery, demanded more money before he would return furniture and often had subpar work done. He also misled customers to think his employees would do the work at ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:29:49 GMT)
Wash. attorney general announces scam lawsuits
State Attorney General Rob McKenna sued two California businesses Wednesday as part of a nationwide crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:30:35 GMT)
Debbie Rowe's Attorney Denies Reports
Attorney fights against reports of Michael Jackson's ex-wife abandoning parental rights. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:41:29 GMT)
New LA City Attorney Trutanich already making waves
Barely two weeks into his term, City Attorney Carmen Trutanich is already acting like a grizzled veteran of political battles, instigating conflicts with other city officials from the Planning Commission to the new city controller. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:43:23 GMT)
Lawyer Accused of Embezzling From Union He Helped Launch
A lawyer was charged Tuesday with embezzling funds from a union he helped found. Leonard Leibowitz allegedly withdrew more than $150,000 for his personal use from the account of the 80-member Independent Artists of America Union at the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York. The charge carries a maximum prison term of five years. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:53:31 GMT)
Commonwealth's Attorney: April officer-involved shooting justified
CHESAPEAKE An April officer-involved shooting was justified, the Commonwealth’s Attorney has determined. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:24:44 GMT)
Attorney General looks into Chalmette fire station complaint
CHALMETTE, La. -- The Louisiana Attorney General's Office has confirmed to Eyewitness News that it is investigating a complaint involving the construction of a St. Bernard fire station. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:28:27 GMT)
Sentencing postponed when lawyer jailed
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES A woman slated for sentencing yesterday in a robbery-turned- homicide case was told she must wait until September because her lawyer is in jail on murder charges. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:10:32 GMT)
Waco attorney Polk indicted on several counts, including tampering with documents
Waco attorney Tammy Polk was released on bail Wednesday after being indicted on charges of tampering with governmental records, falsely holding oneself out as a lawyer and theft by deception. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:14:40 GMT)
Charges against attorney Mark Shelnutt stand
U.S. District Judge Clay Land denied all defense motions Wednesday to dismiss the drug, money laundering and other charges in a 40-count federal indictment against Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:01:58 GMT)
Anwar trial 'political': lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR - MALAYSIA'S government is suppressing evidence in a 'political conspiracy' to discredit and jail opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, his lawyer told a court on Thursday. Anwar leads a group of three parties that has mounted the biggest ever challenge to the government that has ruled this Southeast Asian country for 51 years and has been charged with sodomising a male aide in a trial ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:36:11 GMT)
Lawyer wants Noel freed until trial
By John Harbin Times-News Staff Writer Bryan Noel's court case has been continued, and his lawyer is seeking to have her client released from jail while they wait for the trial. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:36:30 GMT)
Lawyer challenges officer in Taser-death inquiry
HALIFAX (Jul 16, 2009) -- A lawyer questioned the testimony yesterday of a former Halifax police special constable at an inquiry into the death of a mentally ill man. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:40:29 GMT)
Judge appoints lawyer in fraud case
FARGO (AP) - A judge on Wednesday appointed an attorney to represent a man accused of bilking investors out of millions of dollars in an alleged Ponzi scheme, saying the man should not represent himself while he searches for a lawyer. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:24:34 GMT)
Oak Forest stabbing was self-defense, attorney says
Derek Grib, 16, of Oak Forest, fatally stabbed another teen Sunday in self-defense, his attorney told a Cook County judge Wednesday. Grib is being charged as an adult with murder in the death of 18-year-old Felix Jimenez and with aggravated battery in the stabbing of another victim, a 17-year-old boy, during a party in the 15300 block of Arroyo Drive in Oak Forest. Grib's bail was set at $1 ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:38:50 GMT)
Lawyer asks higher court to force JP to finish trial
Rita Cipriano's lawyer wants a Superior Court judge to order a justice of the peace to render a decision in his client's election act charges.[...] (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:22:03 GMT)
Local man linked to home invasion by U.S. attorney
CONCORD — A Greenland man is among six New Hampshire residents indicted in connection with an armed home invasion in Haverhill, Mass., according to the U.S. attorney for New Hampshire. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:22:41 GMT)
Attorney: Machete attack was in self-defense
A violent and bloody attack early Tuesday morning by a Massachusetts couple on another man was an act of self-defense, according to a defense attorney. The couple, Nicole Araujo-Gomez and Yamir Gomez, both 29 and of Chicopee, Mass., were arraigned in New London Superior Court Wednesday, a day after the alleged attack at a Niantic campground. Araujo-Gomez was staying at Camp Niantic by the ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:25:33 GMT)
Lawyer seeking mistrial
The family of a 14-year-old murdered Barrie boy wept outside of court yesterday after hearing that the person convicted of murdering him will not be sentenced while a lawyer will try to have the conviction thrown out of court.[...] (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:21:18 GMT)
RCMP lawyer quietly resigns from Taser inquiry
The RCMP lawyer at the inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski, who failed to disclose a controversial email, has resigned as the Mounties' legal counsel. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:26:06 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. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:33:41 GMT)
Attorney general calls for action to prevent forclosure scams
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday calling for action to protect struggling homeowners from foreclosure-related scams. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:36:49 GMT)
Fruit Heights attorney charged with sex abuse
FARMINGTON -- An attorney from Fruit Heights has been charged with two counts of forcible sexual abuse. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:30:37 GMT)
Wash. attorney general announces scam lawsuits
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna sued two California businesses Wednesday as part of a nationwide crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:21:32 GMT)
LV personal injury attorney sentenced for tax evasion
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney who was convicted last year of tax evasion and owes almost $4 million to the IRS was sentenced today to five years in federal prison. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:23:29 GMT)
NY attorney general may press for legal settlement with Steven Rattner
NEW YORK — The state attorney general may press for a legal settlement with Steven Rattner, until recently a key Obama administration adviser on the auto industry, over possible civil charges in a pay-to-play investigation, The Associated Press has learned. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:27:23 GMT)
Crime blog: Defense lawyer in City Hall bribe case tries to paint FBI as patsies
Former Dallas Plan Commissioner D'Angelo Lee's lawyer claims an informant manipulated investigators. | (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:00:28 GMT)
Las Vegas Attorney Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney will spend five years in prison for tax evasion. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:07:07 GMT)
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