Attorney News Jul 2009
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Hospital patients' private records allegedly sold to Miami-Dade lawyer
at the intersection of healthcare and the law. A Miami man was charged Thursday with buying confidential patient records from a Jackson Memorial Hospital employee over the past two years, and selling them to a lawyer suspected of soliciting the patients to file personal-injury claims. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:26:30 GMT)
Mikva criticizes U.S. Attorney's comments on ex-Gov. Blagojevich
Speaking to 200 lawyers from around the country Thursday, retired appellate Judge Abner Mikva criticized U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald for showing a bit too much enthusiasm at a news conferences announcing charges against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich. "I certainly don't like the prosecutor coming out and trying his case [in the media] and possibly tainting the jury pool with a big press ... (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:44:09 GMT)
Syria: Human Rights Lawyer Held
Syrian authorities arrested Mohannad al-Hussani, a leading human rights lawyer, his colleagues said Thursday. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:09:29 GMT)
Paterson's lawyer: State needs lt gov appointee
NEW YORK - New York needs its appointed lieutenant governor's help to grapple with its worsening economy, a lawyer for Gov. David Paterson told an appeals court Thursday. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 02:08:25 GMT)
Interim U.S. Attorney appointed in midstate
The Department of Justice announced Thursday the appointment of G.F. “Pete” Peterman III as acting U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, officials said. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:00:26 GMT)
Misconduct charge against attorney dismissed
A misconduct allegation filed by the Virginia State Bar against a top lawyer in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office has been tossed out. An order dismissing the complaint against Katherine Baldwin Burnett, senior assistant Virginia attorney general and director of the office’s capital litigation unit, was entered this week by the three-judge panel that had been set to hear the matter next ... (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:04:56 GMT)
District attorney joins State House drug inquiry
The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office has issued subpoenas related to records concerning the case of former House of Representatives employee Lorenza Hooks, according to a Montgomery legislator. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:33:14 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Bringing Cocaine To Courthouse
A 29-year-old attorney is arrested after allegedly bringing cocaine into the Allegheny County Courthouse. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:38:03 GMT)
Balcony plunge lawyer 'died as he lived'
The bizarre death of Sydney lawyer David Catts - who accidentally fell off a 17th floor balcony - was "a mother's worst nightmare", his father told mourners at his funeral today. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:06:29 GMT)
China police detain human rights lawyer
Xu Zhiyong's disappearance comes amid concern about increasing pressure on activist lawyers in China Police have detained a leading human rights lawyer in a dawn raid, less than a fortnight after the pioneering legal centre he helped found was shut down. Xu Zhiyong's disappearance comes amid growing concern about increasing pressure on activist lawyers in China. Two weeks ago, more than 50 ... (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:48:04 GMT)
Pamela Captain selected as new Menasha city attorney
MENASHA Calumet County Corporation Counsel Pamela Captain has been selected as the new city attorney/human resources director, Mayor Don Merkes said Thursday. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:24:44 GMT)
ICC lawyer to discuss anti-doping code with BCCI officials
An ICC lawyer will be in Mumbai on Saturday to discuss a contentious new anti-doping code with BCCI officials as the Indian players have refused to sign it complaining that one of its clauses invaded on their privacy. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:41:15 GMT)
Lawyer jailed for CBT
A LAWYER who reported himself to the police was jailed for 44 months on Friday for criminal breach of trust and cheating. The amount Leong Wai Nam, 41, misappropriated and cheated between late 2005 and early last year was about $93,000. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:55:14 GMT)
Disagreement brewing over possible new Oak Lawn attorney
Oak Lawn's mayor and village manager are clashing over who could become the next village attorney. Mayor Dave Heilmann said he's miffed that village manager Larry Deetjen picked a new law firm without consulting him or taking proposals from other firms and contends Deetjen's choice of a firm, Chicago-based Querrey & Harrow, is not qualified for the job. Deetjen has denied Heilmann's claims, ... (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:58:14 GMT)
ICC lawyer to discuss anti-doping code with BCCI
An International Cricket Council lawyer will be in Mumbai on Saturday to discuss a contentious new anti-doping code with Board of Control for Cricket in India officials following Indian players' refusal to sign it. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:12:09 GMT)
Martin attorney responds
Greg Martin’s attorney told the Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday that the city board’s appointment of Martin as McComb police chief should put to rest any questions about a lower court order on his job status. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:19:34 GMT)
Lock scene puzzles lawyer
A lawyer representing one of the accused Rideau Canal killers seemed incredulous yesterday as he stood at the lip of the Kings - ton Mills locks, looking into the dark water.[...] (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:21:12 GMT)
Cumberland County Staff Attorney Dies Following Stroke
Grainger Barrett, the staff attorney for Cumberland County, has died following a stroke. He was 59. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:24:37 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. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 11:53:27 GMT)
Lawyer takes a hit in drug dealer case
An accused rogue lawyer hellbent on defending a major cocaine trafficker, lied his way into a Queens jail to confront the main witness against his client. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:02:28 GMT)
U.S. government and UBS reach agreement over tax case: attorney
The United States government and Swiss bank UBS AG have reached an agreement in principle on the major issues in their tax evasion dispute, a U.S. Justice Department attorney said on Friday. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:04:50 GMT)
Syrian human rights lawyer faces charges
Syrian authorities have charged a leading human rights lawyer of making statements that "weaken national morale" after he led calls for the release of political prisoners, rights defenders said on Friday. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:54:45 GMT)
LAWYER: PIERCE 'CONFIDENT' HE WILL NOT BE INDICTED IN PLAX GUN CASE
Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce is "confident" he won't be indicted in the Plaxico Burress gun case, his lawyer said this afternoon. Pierce, who spent the past two days testifying about the blood-splattered Glock handgun belonging to Burress... (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:06:27 GMT)
Years After Disbarment for Stealing, Ex-Lawyer Again Charged With Theft
A lawyer convicted, jailed and disbarred in 2002 for thieving from his firm apparently wasn't dissuaded from his lawless ways, a new criminal episode suggests. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:15:32 GMT)
D.C. Attorney Arrested, Called "Faggot"
Gay attorney Pepin Tuma was pushed, called a "faggot," and arrested in Washington, D.C., Sunday because he made fun of the police. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:40:13 GMT)
Attorney-general orders trial for all 15 red shirts leaders
The attorney-general has overturned an earlier prosecution decision by ordering trial for all 15 red-shirt rally-organisers involved in a disturbance in front of the house of chief royal adviser General Prem Tinsulanonda in July 2007. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:21:45 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray files a lawsuit accusing a mortgage servicer of failing to do enough to prevent ...
Associated Press file photoOhio Attorney General Richard Cordray, shown here in 2008 with Gov. Ted Strickland, today filed a against a mortgage servicer. COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The state of Ohio has sued a California-based mortgage servicer, accusing the company of... (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:57:54 GMT)
Attorney for Lee Anthony: Services no longer needed
The attorney for Casey Anthony's brother says his job is done. The attorney for Casey Anthony's brother reports his representation is no longer needed in the case. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:00:38 GMT)
Sypher back in court over attorney issue
A woman accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino told a U.S. District Court judge in Louisville Friday that she can't afford to pay an attorney to represent her. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:14:02 GMT)
Hospital scheme to find lawyer work ends
MIAMI, July 31 (UPI) -- A Miami man faces charges of buying confidential records from a hospital employee and selling them to a lawyer looking for business, federal authorities say. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:17:22 GMT)
Lawyer for Quebec player on trial for assault cites unwritten hockey code
MONTREAL—A Quebec junior hockey player accused of assaulting an opponent with a cross-check to the face during a heated contest last fall was merely following hockey’s unwritten code of engagement, his lawyer argued yesterday. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:40:25 GMT)
City lawyer resigns Detroit job over relationship with ex-mayor
A Baltimore-based lawyer, who for six years worked as a court-appointed monitor overseeing Detroit police reforms, resigned last week after disclosure of a "personal relationship" with disgraced Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:03:21 GMT)
Attorney for family of infant left in car asking public for compassion
The attorney for the woman charged Thursday with the death of her infant child is asking the public for compassion. “I would ask those in our community who continue to condemn and pass judgment to take a step back and allow this family the time to mourn the loss of their child with the dignity and respect we all deserve,” Vero Beach attorney Andrew Metcalf said. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:11:54 GMT)
Allen Stanford Replaces Deguerin as Defense Lawyer (Update1)
July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Financier R. Allen Stanford , who is fighting charges he bilked investors of $7 billion, has replaced his criminal defense lawyer, Dick DeGuerin , with a team from Washington-based Patton Boggs LLP , his spokeswoman said. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:15:18 GMT)
Attorney General wants Hale circuit judge off bench for 90 days without pay
By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY | Attorney General Troy King today challenged the sanctions the Court of the Judiciary imposed on Hale County Circuit Judge Marvin Wiggins and requested his suspension from the bench for 90 days without pay. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:22:12 GMT)
Attorney for family of infant left in car asking public for compassion
The attorney for the woman charged Thursday with the death of her infant child is asking the public for compassion. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:23:42 GMT)
Obama Nominates Nebraska's First Female US Attorney
President Barack Obama has nominated former Keith County Attorney Deborah Gilg to become U.S. attorney for Nebraska. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:29:51 GMT)
Obama nominates Bogden for Nevada U.S. Attorney
President Barack Obama has nominated former Nevada U.S. Attorney Daniel Bogden, who was ousted in a controversial move during the Bush administration, to retain his old post. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:33:53 GMT)
Obama nominates Neronha as next US Attorney for RI
President Barack Obama nominated federal prosecutor Peter Neronha on Friday as the next United States Attorney for Rhode Island. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:41:25 GMT)
Bogden nominated as US attorney
A former U.S. attorney for Nevada who was forced to resign could soon be getting his old job back. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:25:01 GMT)
Va. lawyer nominated for western district U.S. attorney
RICHMOND A Virginia lawyer has been nominated by President Barack Obama to become U.S. attorney for the state’s western district. Timothy Heaphy has worked in private practice since 2006. He previously served as an assistant U.S. attorney for the western district of Virginia and in Washington, D.C. Heaphy is a graduate of the University of Virginia Law School. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:37:55 GMT)
Obama offers job back to U.S. attorney fired by Bush
WASHINGTON — One of the nine former U.S. attorneys whose firing triggered a controversy leading to the resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales may be returning to his old job. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:45:00 GMT)
Allen Stanford Replaces Deguerin as Defense Lawyer (Update3)
July 31 (Bloomberg) -- Financier R. Allen Stanford , who is fighting charges he bilked investors of $7 billion, has replaced his criminal defense lawyer, Dick DeGuerin , with a team from Washington-based Patton Boggs LLP , his spokeswoman said. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:15:24 GMT)
Picowers' attorney says couple were victims of Madoff, not his cronies
The attorney for a Palm Beach couple being sued in connection with imprisoned investor Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme says his clients are being victimized by an overzealous attempt to recover money for Madoff's bilked investors. (Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:34:48 GMT)
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