Attorney News Aug 2009
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Attorney sues lenders, says they created ‘toxic’ products
A Boston attorney has filed lawsuits against two major lenders claiming they knew - or should have known - their mortgage loans that can grow bigger over time were unaffordable to borrowers. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:30:46 GMT)
Lawyer says some Uighur Guantanamo detainees have agreed to go to Palau, formal deal is close
KOROR, Palau (AP) — A lawyer for some Chinese Muslims detained at Guantanamo Bay says they have overcome reservations about being sent to Palau and a final deal to relocate them is close. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:32:41 GMT)
Some Uighur Guantanamo detainees have agreed to go to Palau, formal deal is close, lawyer says
KOROR, PALAU — Some Chinese Muslims still detained at Guantanamo Bay have overcome reservations about being sent to the remote Pacific nation of Palau, and a final deal on their relocation was close, a lawyer for two of them said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:45:08 GMT)
Registe’s attorney to seek change of venue
Columbus attorney Stacey Jackson became the lawyer for Michael Jason Registe on Tuesday, and said he intends to file a motion for a change of venue for the 26-year-old accused of a 2007 double homicide. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:00:50 GMT)
Federal agents vetting Houston lawyer for U.S. Attorney position
Houston County attorney and former state Sen. Michael Moore is apparently on the short list to become Middle Georgia’s next U.S. Attorney. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:02:22 GMT)
Scheduling conflict means defense lawyer will serve three days in jail
A federal judge has ordered a Kansas City criminal defense lawyer to serve three days in jail for failing to appear for trial because of a scheduling conflict. Lawyer Daniel J. Ross had been serving as standby counsel for Theodore Tiger Jr., who was representing himself in a federal crack cocaine and firearms case. Earlier in the month, Ross specifically had asked for a July 27 trial date, even ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:24:18 GMT)
Memphis City Attorney Keeps Job, At Least For Now
The Memphis City Council delayed a crucial vote that could have cost the city attorney his job. Council members will take up the issue in two weeks. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:24:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Some Uighur Guantanamo detainees have agreed to go to Palau, formal deal close
KOROR, PALAU — Some Chinese Muslims still detained at Guantanamo Bay have overcome reservations about being sent to the remote Pacific nation of Palau, and a final deal on their relocation was close, a lawyer for two of them said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:30:11 GMT)
Accused of Threatening Witnesses, Attorney Takes the Stand to Explain 'Kill' Phrasing
Defense attorney Robert Simels took the stand Tuesday to defend himself against charges that he plotted with a client, the since-convicted Guyanese drug kingpin Shaheed Khan, to threaten and bribe potential witnesses. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:02:46 GMT)
Seattle cop who shot attorney in '06 melee charged with DUI
A Seattle police officer who shot a local attorney after being attacked by a group of men in downtown Seattle three years ago was arrested last week in Grays Harbor County and charged with drunken driving. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:08:37 GMT)
Resignation ends career of controversial lawyer
Controversial Vancouver lawyer Sheldon Goldberg has finally resigned from the Law Society of B.C. in the face of continuing accusations of incompetence and professional misconduct. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:55:35 GMT)
Lawyer ties rakhi on Sarobjit
Mumbai, Aug 5 (PTI) It was an emotional moment for Sarobjit Singh, son of NCSC Chairman Buta Singh, when a lady lawyer walked upto him in the court and tied a 'rakhi' on behalf of his sister. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:10:13 GMT)
Lawyer Critical of DFO
Lawyer Jim Bennett, who represents a number of capelin fishermen who are facing charges says DFO is out of touch with what's best for the fishery. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:11:13 GMT)
Gary Booker, full-time defense attorney, part-time Boulder City prosecutor
Before going into private practice and taking a part-time job prosecuting criminal offenses in Boulder City Municipal Court, Gary Booker spent 18 years with the Clark County district attorney’s office, handling many high-profile cases. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:11:28 GMT)
Attorney says violations of FOIA were 'systematic'
FRONT ROYAL -- The attorney for Linda B. Selover says his client has adequately supported her claim in her Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Warren County Department of Social Services, its director and the chairman of the agency's board. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:57:45 GMT)
Lawyer ties rakhi on Buta's son
It was an emotional moment for Sarobjit Singh, son of NCSC Chairman Buta Singh, when a lady lawyer walked up to him in the court and tied a 'rakhi' on behalf of his sister. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:17:28 GMT)
Angola: Provincial Attorney Concerned About Domestic Violence
Ondjiva — Angola's southern Cunene province attorney, Luciano Cachaca, said Tuesday in Ondjiva, he is worried about the number of cases of domestic violence in the region, which reflects lack of humanism. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:04:59 GMT)
Jabalee attorney seeks more time to prepare case
Mount Clemens -- An attorney for a Clinton Township man accused of murdering his parents over money in 2006 told a Macomb Circuit judge today he may not be ready to proceed to trial until next year. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:37:37 GMT)
Attorney Andy Savage says Mayor Riley has “loose lips” on Sofa Super Store fire
Attorney Andy Savage, who has been retained by the owner of the Sofa Super Store to represent the store should any criminal charges be filed due to the fire, tells News 2 that Charleston Mayor Joe Riley has had “loose lips” when it comes to the fire that killed 9 firefighters June 18, 2007. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:58:24 GMT)
Benson attorney seeking term of 10 to 20 years in prison
The attorney for Mark M. Benson is asking a judge to impose a sentence that would put Benson in prison for 10 to 20 years, much less than the maximum five decades the former physician is facing. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:10:50 GMT)
Fort Smith Attorney Accused Of Theft By Deception
A longtime Fort Smith attorney is wanted for felony theft by deception for allegedly holding $65,000 of a client's money for more than 18 months. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:31:36 GMT)
Ex-Lobbyist, Biden Aide Is Top Choice for U.S. Attorney Post
A Justice Department official who briefly worked as a corporate lobbyist has emerged as the leading candidate for U.S. attorney in Alexandria, one of the nation's most prominent law enforcement posts, sources familiar with the selection process said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:20:00 GMT)
"Goodfellas" lawyer on trial for witness tampering
Robert Simels spent years cultivating an image as a hard-charging defense attorney with a client list that included drug lords, professional athletes and a mobster immortalized in the movie "Goodfellas." (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:02:11 GMT)
Dallas lawyer, 101, honored for hard work
WEATHERFORD, Texas, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A 101-year-old lawyer in Dallas is the "Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009" in the United States thanks to his strong work ethic, a non-profit group says. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:17:08 GMT)
Former assistant attorney general pleads guilty to harassment
A former state assistant attorney general was sentenced to 240 hours of community service Wednesday after pleading guilty to impersonating his wife's former co-worker on adult Web sites, causing dozens of people to call her home looking for sex. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:42:11 GMT)
Lawyer Says Talk of Killing Witness Was Just Euphemism
A high-profile Manhattan defense lawyer took the stand yesterday to defend himself against charges that he hired a former gang member to threaten witnesses, their relatives and their lovers, and to bribe them to lie. Attorney Robert Simels met repeatedly with ex-gang member Selwyn Vaughn, who once worked for Simels's drug lord client Roger Khan. But Vaughn was actually an informant for federal ... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:14:23 GMT)
Louise M. Roselle and Jean M. Geoppinger of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Receive 2009 Trial Lawyer of the Year ...
Louise M. Roselle and Jean M. Geoppinger of Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley, a Cincinnati law firm, have received the prestigious 2009 Trial Lawyer of the Year Award from the Public Justice Foundation for their work on the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant Litigation. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:31:00 GMT)
Wahpeton man seeking court-appointed attorney
A Wahpeton man charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition appeared in Southeast District Court Tuesday asking for a court-appointed attorney. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:51:43 GMT)
Lawyer raises questions about huge SRP rate increase
MESA, AZ -- A public interest lawyer and others are questioning why Salt River Project needs an 8.8 percent rate increase during a down economy. Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest director Tim Hogan said SRP doesn't pay taxes or shareholders and is paying less for fuel. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 19:58:27 GMT)
Attorney: Cop is killer, not marijuana dealer
A defense attorney for a marijuana dealer charged with killing and burying a man because he stole his money pointed to Chicago Police officer Jerome Finnigan as the man who pulled the trigger. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:22:24 GMT)
101-Year-Old Lawyer: Retirement is Death
A Weatherford lawyer is celebrating his 101 birthday, along with being named "America's Outstanding Oldest Worker for 2009." (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:22:52 GMT)
Lawyer denies his words implied a threat
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A New York attorney testified he was using figurative lawyer-speak when he spoke of ways to "kill" or "neutralize" a witness set to testify against his client. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:17:14 GMT)
Guantanamo Uighurs ready for Palau deal: lawyer
Several Chinese Muslims held at Guantanamo for the past seven years are close to being sent to the remote Pacific archipelago of Palau in late August or early September, a lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:39:27 GMT)
Newark lawyer Paul Bergin charged with murder, witness intimidation may now face drug charges
NEWARK -- Paul Bergrin, a once-prominent defense lawyer accused of murder and witness intimidation, may face additional charges in connection to 120 pounds of cocaine authorities found in a shuttered Newark restaurant, prosecutors said today. The 53-year-old former federal prosecutor... (Wed, 05 Aug 2009 23:57:53 GMT)
Embattled lawyer may face new charges
NEWARK – Federal prosecutors said in a court filing Wednesday that they are considering adding drug conspiracy charges on top of the murder, racketeering and wire fraud charges facing lawyer Paul Bergrin. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:08:30 GMT)
Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith urged by lawyer to stay in office despite corruption probe
Reena Rose Sibayan/The Jersey JournalAssemblyman L. Harvey Smith, a Democrat representing Jersey City and Bayonne, will issue a statement on his future soon, his lawyer Peter Willis said.HUDSON COUNTY -- The lawyer for Assemblyman L. Harvey Smith, accused of taking... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:27:43 GMT)
Norwalk man fires lawyer, seeks to withdraw plea in sex case
BRIDGEPORT -- A Norwalk man who pleaded guilty July 6 to taking a teenage girl across state lines for sexual purposes Wednesday asked that his plea be withdrawn and his lawyer fired. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:47:03 GMT)
Embattled lawyer may face new charges
Federal prosecutors said they are considering adding drug conspiracy charges on top of the murder, racketeering and wire fraud charges facing lawyer Paul Bergrin. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:57:12 GMT)
Attorney for Giles' ex-girlfriend seeks to be dropped from palimony suit
The attorney for Brian Giles' ex-girlfriend has asked to be dropped from her $10 million palimony suit against the Padres outfielder, citing a breakdown in communication with his client. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:18:13 GMT)
AP source: Ex-Biden aide picked as US attorney in Alexandria, Va.
WASHINGTON - A former longtime aide to Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be nominated as the U.S. attorney in Alexandria, Va. A person familiar with the decision says Justice Department official Neil MacBride has been chosen for the post. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:40:23 GMT)
AP source: US attorney in Alexandria, Va., chosen
A former longtime aide to Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be nominated as the U.S. attorney in Alexandria, Va., one of the most high profile federal prosecutor's jobs in the nation. A person familiar with the decision said late Wednesday that Justice... Sponsored Topics: Joe Biden - United States - Neil MacBride - US - United States Department of Justice (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:46:11 GMT)
Title Co. Must Tell Insured That Risk of Attorney's Misfeasance Isn't Covered
A title insurer can be liable for attorney theft of a homebuyer's funds if it fails to directly tell the client it is not responsible for any misdeeds, a New Jersey appeals court held on Tuesday. Simply sending notice to the buyer's attorney is not enough, the court said. The court rejected the carrier's argument that a disclaimer notice, included as part of the commitment packet sent to the ... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:15:44 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Charged With Witness Tampering Faces Heated Cross-Examination
One day after taking the stand in his own defense, prominent Manhattan defense attorney Robert Simels faced a withering cross-examination by a federal prosecutor during four hours of questioning Wednesday. Simels is charged with plotting with a client to bribe and threaten potential witnesses. As the prosecutor's voice rose, Simels' attorney complained to the judge about his "tone." "He's got a ... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:16:25 GMT)
Attorney eyes insanity defense in home shooting case
Joseph Ruda’s attorney says two things are going to come up at his trial: Whether the South Middleton Township man was insane the night he was accused of shooting at someone in his home and whether someone outside the house also fired a shot. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:35:38 GMT)
AP source: US attorney in Alexandria, Va., chosen
A former longtime aide to Vice President Joe Biden is expected to be nominated as the U.S. attorney in Alexandria, Va., one of the most high profile federal prosecutor's jobs in the nation. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:04:36 GMT)
Charter Expert Weighs In On City Attorney Lawsuit
A judge ruled Memphis Mayor Myron Lowery can fire the city attorney. We talked to a local charter expert about just what the city charter says the mayor can do. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:24:41 GMT)
Drug charges may be added to lawyer's murder trial
NEWARK — Federal prosecutors said in a court filing Wednesday that they are considering adding drug conspiracy charges on top of the murder, racketeering and wire fraud charges facing lawyer Paul Bergrin. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:59:01 GMT)
Attorney: Owner of pot-filled plane had no knowledge of its use
A Dickson City businessman who owns a twin-engine plane seized last month in Arkansas with more than 400 pounds of marijuana aboard had no involvement in or knowledge of the alleged trafficking scheme, his attorney said Wednesday. P (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:20:13 GMT)
Cuadra retains previously dismissed attorney
Continuing the appeal of his March conviction, convicted murderer Harlow Raymond Cuadra tapped the attorney who was previously removed from his case because of a conflict of interest. Demetrius Fannick filed notice Wednesday he was retained as counsel b (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:31:45 GMT)
Convicted killer upset at attorney
Convicted killer Henry Stubbs has accused his former attorney and a Luzerne County judge of an inexplicable permissiveness that allowed prosecutors to misrepresent crucial evidence and testimony during his 2003 trial. In a 14-page, handwritten statement (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:32:56 GMT)
JUDGE WARNS ON-TRIAL LAWYER
The Manhattan lawyer on trial after being caught on tape talking about bribing and threatening witnesses against his drug-kingpin client got a harsh lecture yesterday from the judge, who warned him, "Your career is at stake. Your liberty is at... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:11:12 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. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:22:40 GMT)
Founder of China New Democracy Party accused of subversion; lawyer briefly detained
BEIJING — The founder of a Chinese group that challenged Communist rule with a call for multiparty democracy will plead not guilty at his upcoming subversion trial, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:18:43 GMT)
Attorney eyes insanity defense in home shooting case
Joseph Ruda’s attorney says two things are going to come up at his trial: Whether the South Middleton Township man was insane the night he was accused of shooting at someone in his home and whether someone outside the house also fired a shot. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:19:28 GMT)
Lawyer indicted, charged with siphoning funds
A lawyer hired to recover stolen state money intended to benefit poor children has been indicted in Memphis on charges that he pilfered funds. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:03:11 GMT)
Attorney Chase helps Lowcountry Legal Aid
The attorneys will be clad in suit coat and tie and carrying a brief case. The attorney is required to give the individual who catches him or her $100 in play money. That money can be redeemed for gift certificates at the end of the race.. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:31:58 GMT)
Trial set for Brits accused of Brazil fraud: lawyer
Two British women accused in Brazil of trying to carry out a travel insurance fraud by lying to police about being robbed are to go on trial on August 17, their lawyer told AFP on Thursday. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:41:15 GMT)
No Affidavit of Merit or Expert Needed to Sue One's Lawyer for Fraud
Noncompliance with the affidavit of merit statute in a legal malpractice suit does not preclude a plaintiff from bringing a common-law fraud case against her lawyer, a New Jersey appeals court ruled on Tuesday. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:30:21 GMT)
NH Supreme Court upholds lawyer's conviction
New Hampshire's Supreme Court has upheld the extortion conviction of a lawyer who threatened to sue a hair salon because it charged different rates for men, women and children’s haircuts. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:05:45 GMT)
Missouri attorney general provides information in Spanish
Most of the Missouri Attorney General’s Website, including the consumer protection area, is now available in Spanish. Attorney General Chris Koster announced the new service today in Kansas City, saying it was important to make sure that Spanish-speaking people have access to state government and to law enforcement. He said about 3 percent of the Missouri population speaks only Spanish. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:18:25 GMT)
Lawyer for husband of wrong-way NY driver says she wasn't an alcoholic, rarely drank
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - Lawyer for husband of wrong-way NY driver says she wasn't an alcoholic, rarely drank. Clinton vows new support for Somalia against extremists - U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on Thursday pledged to "expand and extend" American support for Somalia's weak interim government as it struggles against Islamist extremists believed linked to al-Qaida. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:40:33 GMT)
Attorney Accused Of Stealing $1 Million From Employee Pensions
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A Savannah personal injury attorney has been indicted on charges he embezzled nearly $1 million from his law firm's employee pension plan. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:26:33 GMT)
Pa. Attorney-General Warns Job Seekers of Scammers
With a tight job market comes the potential for job market scams. And the Pennsylvania state attorney general's office says complaints about these scams have skyrocketed in the last year. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:01:33 GMT)
Florida Bar suspends Naples attorney for misuse of client's funds
A Naples attorney has been suspended by The Florida Bar for using a client's $80,000 for a personal obligation rather than to make a mortgage loan. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:30:51 GMT)
Lawyer: N.Y. mom in wrong-way crash was diabetic
The woman who officials said drove drunk and caused a New York highway crash that killed eight people was diabetic and may have suffered a stroke, her family's lawyer said at a Thursday news conference. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:33:33 GMT)
Attorney: Kiel girl, 17, jailed after foster home incident
MANITOWOC A 17-year-old Kiel girl was jailed Wednesday after a physical altercation at a foster home, Assistant District Attorney Gail Prost said during the girls bail hearing. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:38:49 GMT)
Attorney: Two Rivers woman charged with OWI after crashing into building
MANITOWOC A 31-year-old woman is charged with operating while intoxicated with a child as a passenger after she crashed into the Waverly Inn Wednesday, Assistant District Attorney Gail Prost said during the womans bail hearing. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:44:00 GMT)
Missouri Attorney General Launches Spanish Website
Just because Missouri voters adopted an English-only provision last year, doesn't mean everything the state government does will be in English. Attorney General Chris Koster unveiled his Spanish-language website Thursday. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:55:32 GMT)
Birkett says he can't beat Madigan, bows out of attorney general race
DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett has dropped out of his second bid for Illinois Attorney General, citing an "unwinnable" race against incumbent Lisa Madigan. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:02:39 GMT)
Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth
DETROIT - A Detroit-area lawyer is suing Procter & Gamble Co., saying his teeth have brown stains after he used Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. Mark Rossman's law... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:13:45 GMT)
Lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth
A Detroit-area lawyer is suing Procter & Gamble Co., saying his teeth have brown stains after he used Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:20:33 GMT)
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DETROIT (AP) - A Detroit-area lawyer is suing Procter & Gamble Co., saying his teeth have brown stains after he used Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. Mark Rossman's law partners filed the lawsuit Thursday in federal court in Detroit. He says P&G should put a warning on the bottle. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:31:02 GMT)
Lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth
A Detroit-area lawyer is suing Procter & Gamble Co., saying his teeth have brown stains after he used Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:57:15 GMT)
Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth
A lawyer seeking fresh breath says he got brown stains instead. Mark Rossman of suburban Detroit is suing Procter & Gamble Co., saying his teeth have stains on the edges after he used Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:57:14 GMT)
Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth
A lawyer seeking fresh breath says he got brown stains instead. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:57:15 GMT)
Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth
A lawyer seeking fresh breath says he got brown stains instead. Mark Rossman of suburban Detroit is suing Procter & Gamble Co., saying his teeth have stains on the edges after he used Crest Pro-Health mouthwash. "My wife asked me, 'What's on your teeth?'" he... Sponsored Topics: Procter & Gamble - Procter & Gamble Co - Shopping - Business - Children (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:17:22 GMT)
DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett drops bid for attorney general
DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett is folding his bid for attorney general. In a statement on his Web Site, the Wheaton Republican said it "will be virtually impossible to compete financially with Lisa Madigan," the Democratic incumbent. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:32:08 GMT)
Birkett out of attorney general's race
Faced with a rematch against Democratic Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan, Republican DuPage County State's Atty. Joe Birkett dropped out of the attorney general's race today. On his campaign Web site, Birkett essentially told supporters that he couldn't beat Madigan. "I have assessed the political environment, the anticipated costs, and the commitment of time, among other factors. It has become ... (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:45:14 GMT)
Lawsuit against Wells Fargo and Broward attorney certified as class action
Circuit Judge Thomas Barkdull on Thursday certified as a class action a lawsuit against an attorney, along with his law firm, who collected foreclosure-related fees from Wells Fargo mortgage holders. (Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:51:58 GMT)
US attorney in Alexandria, Va., nominated
Neil MacBride, a former longtime aide to Vice President Joe Biden, was nominated Thursday as the U.S. attorney in Alexandria, Va., a high profile federal prosecutor job. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:44:25 GMT)
Birkett Bows Out Of Attorney General Race
DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett said Thursday that he was dropping out of the race for Illinois attorney general rather than face a rematch against incumbent Lisa Madigan. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:49:57 GMT)
State subpoenas lawyer's records on restaurant names
State prosecutors have subpoenaed the business records of Austin lawyer Mina Brees, who last month sent letters informing a number of prominent Austin and Houston restaurants that they had lost the legal right to use their business names — but could get it back for up to $25,000. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:16:56 GMT)
U.S. attorney in Alexandria is nominated
WASHINGTON—Neil MacBride, a former longtime aide to Vice President Joe Biden, was nominated today as the U.S. attorney in Alexandria, Va., a high profile federal prosecutor job. MacBride, a Justice Department official, has been an associate deputy attorney general since January. He also has worked as general counsel and lobbyist for the industry group Business Software Alliance. His nomination ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:25:17 GMT)
China lawyer who fought unfair arrest is arrested
Xu Zhiyong, who founded the consumer-oriented Open Constitution Initiative law firm in Beijing, is accused of tax evasion. The issues he's taken on include secret jails and the tainted-milk scandal. Xu Zhiyong, a 36-year-old Beijing lawyer, is renowned for his spirited defense of Chinese citizens victimized by unfair arrest or consumer fraud. Nowadays, the founder of the Open Constitution ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:39:54 GMT)
Federal Circuit Clamps Down on Patent Attorney Misconduct Claims
A Tuesday ruling by the Federal Circuit puts the patent bar on notice that vague claims of another lawyer's intent to mislead or withhold data from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will no longer fly. The precedent-setting ruling makes it harder for patent lawyers to prove that another attorney intentionally deceived the PTO when presenting a patent application. Also Tuesday, the American ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:48:13 GMT)
Woman accuses District Attorney Michael Ramos of sexual harassment
SAN BERNARDINO - A female District Attorney's Office employee who claims she had a 17-month affair with District Attorney Michael A. Ramos said Thursday that she has lodged a sexual harassment complaint against him with the county's human resources department. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:02:55 GMT)
Judge is asked to bar DiMasi’s lawyer from representing him
Prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former House speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi in the federal corruption case against him, because the lawyer gave advice to the prosecution’s star witness prior to DiMasi’s indictment. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:16:27 GMT)
Lawyer aims to debunk Pike's financial woes in court
The lead lawyer for toll payers in a class-action lawsuit against the Turnpike Authority picked apart the authority's finances during a court hearing yesterday, trying to disprove the authority's claim that it needs to continue using Pike tolls on the Big Dig. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 04:34:00 GMT)
Prosecutor is White House pick as area's U.S. attorney
The White House announced Thursday that Benjamin Wagner has been nominated for U.S. attorney in the (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:03:46 GMT)
Ex-FOI Lawyer And East Hartford School Board Member Arrested Again
A former board of education member and state Freedom of Information Commission lawyer who lost his job after a violent confrontation with police in January has been arrested again. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:22:42 GMT)
U.S. attorney nominee gets panel's OK
Columbus lawyer Carter Stewart took one more step toward the job of U.S. attorney yesterday when the Senate Judiciary Committee approved his nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a floor vote. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:41:53 GMT)
State Bar alleges LV attorney shared fees with nonlawyer
Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage has spent more than two years trying to stay out of prison. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:30:52 GMT)
Former Conn. FOI lawyer Tasered 2 more times
Officers with a Connecticut police department say they had to use a stun gun two more times on a former lawyer with the state Freedom of Information Commission when he became combative. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:59:40 GMT)
Feds: Sal DiMasi's lawyer has conflict of interest
BOSTON - Prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former House speaker Salvatore DiMasi in his federal corruption case, because the lawyer also... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:39:35 GMT)
Congressional staffer Kenyen Brown Obama's choice for Mobile U.S. attorney
If confirmed by the Senate, Brown would be the first black U.S. attorney in Alabama history, according to U.S. Rep. Artur Davis, and would have responsibility for overseeing federal criminal and civil cases in a 13-county swath of the state ranging northward from Mobile to Perry. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:06:30 GMT)
Lawyer’s extortion conviction upheld
The state Supreme Court upheld the extortion conviction of a lawyer who threatened to sue a Concord hair salon for discrimination because it charged different rates for men, women and children’s haircuts. ... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:20:07 GMT)
Attorney, Activist Debate Exoneration
Attorney Brian McMonagle represented one of the officers involved who was disciplined, while activist President Bilal Qayyum is not the only one unhappy with the ruling. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:21:04 GMT)
Feds: DiMasi's lawyer has conflict of interest
Prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former House speaker Salvatore DiMasi in his federal corruption case, because the lawyer also gave advice to a prosecution witness. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:30:21 GMT)
Spotlight lawyer takes Taconic case
The Taconic tragedy took a tabloid twist with the entrance of lawyer Dominic Barbara onto the stage. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:34:58 GMT)
Attorney: Further charges likely against Mobile judge accused of paddling prisoners
Attorney Bob Clark said he believes that at least two more accusers -- and subsequent indictments -- might spring from a special grand jury session meeting this week at the courthouse at Mobile Government Plaza. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:36:30 GMT)
Joe Birkett Backs Out of Illinois Attorney General Race
DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett says today he has decided not to run for Illinois attorney general. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:38:29 GMT)
Feds: Fmr. Mass. speaker's lawyer has conflict
Prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi in his federal corruption case, because the lawyer also gave advice to a prosecution witness. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:06:09 GMT)
Former Conn. FOI Lawyer Tasered Two More Times
Officers with a Connecticut police department say they had to use a stun gun two more times on a former lawyer with the state Freedom of Information Commission when he became combative. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:15:21 GMT)
Feds: Fmr. Mass. speaker's lawyer has conflict
BOSTON (AP) - Prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former Massachusetts House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi in his federal corruption case, because the lawyer also gave advice to a... (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:44:26 GMT)
Ex-Biden Aide Picked for Alexandria U.S. Attorney
Neil H. MacBride, a Justice Department official and former top aide to Vice President Biden who briefly worked as a corporate lobbyist, has been nominated for the high-profile job of U.S. attorney in Alexandria, the White House said Friday. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:11:58 GMT)
Senate confirms Jones as U.S. attorney for Minn.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Minneapolis attorney B. Todd Jones as the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, a position he held during the Clinton administration from 1998-2001. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:54:40 GMT)
U.S. House staffer nominated to be U.S. attorney for Mobile, would be first black to hold post in Alabama
Kenyen Brown previously served as assistant U.S. attorney in district (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:18:33 GMT)
Jones confirmed as next US attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — The U.S. Senate has confirmed B. Todd Jones as the next U.S. attorney for Minnesota. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:27:56 GMT)
US Senate confirms VT marshal and US attorney
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Vermont's next United States Attorney and U.S. Marshal. The Senate voted Friday to confirm the nominations of Tristram Coffin as the top federal prosecutor in the state and David Demag as the U.S. Marshal. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:49:11 GMT)
Disbarred Long Island Attorney Arrested
A disbarred Long Island attorney is accused of falsifying a court document promising his client a $24,000 settlement. Brian Holzberg, of Port Washington, is charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument. He faces up to seven years in prison if convicted. Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice says the document contained the forged signature of a Nassau Supreme Court judge. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:53:08 GMT)
Obama nominates Nashville lawyer for U.S. Court of Appeals
President Obama has nominated a Nashville labor and employment lawyer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit that hears cases from Tennessee, Ohio Kentucky and Michigan. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:09:06 GMT)
Jones wins confirmation as U.S. attorney for Minnesota, again
B. Todd Jones, who served as U.S. Attorney for Minnesota in the Clinton administration, is officially returning to the post. Jones was among five U.S. attorneys confirmed by unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate this morning. Jones' name was sent to the Senate by President Barack Obama June 4. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:09:46 GMT)
Attorney says client not behind Placer County torture slaying
The attorney representing the Penryn man at the center of an alleged Placer County methamphetamine r (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:38:47 GMT)
Lawyer questions details of DUI crash
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- A lawyer said Friday a woman accused of causing a deadly drunk driving accident in New York may not have been intoxicated before the July 26 incident. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:17:02 GMT)
Stryker Receives Subpoena From NJ Attorney General
Stryker Corp. (SYK) received a subpoena from the attorney general in New Jersey seeking information on the financial interests and arrangements of the physicians participating in clinical trials for the maker of medical products. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:37:08 GMT)
Westwego group wants new city attorney
A group of Westwego residents is pushing to replace the city attorney with a Westwego resident. The group's founders say they believe Westwego residents and businesses should be given preference for all city jobs or services. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:48:32 GMT)
Lawyer's aide admits ID theft
A former office assistant of lawyer Norb Gettys admitted in federal court Friday to stealing her boss's identity. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:16:01 GMT)
Fumo won't appeal, lawyer says
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- Former Pennsylvania state Sen. Vincent Fumo has decided to start serving his prison sentence without appealing his conviction, his lawyer says. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:17:12 GMT)
Vanessa Hudgens' Lawyer Cracks Down on Spread of Nude Photos
Vanessa Hudgens' lawyer confirmed nude photos that surfaced on the Internet this week are of the star underage, and threatened to take legal action against anyone who shared them. "The photographs that surfaced on various Internet sites ... were old photos taken by ... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Vanessa Hudgens (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:52:54 GMT)
Lawyer says man who shot at deputies has vision, hearing loss
After firing at Sheriff's Office deputies, he called 911 to report intruders After William Roe Rives shot at several people who were outside his home near South Bay, his lawyer says, he called 911 to report intruders. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 22:58:12 GMT)
Vanessa Hudgens' Lawyer Cracks Down on Spread of Nude Photos
Vanessa Hudgens' lawyer confirmed nude photos that surfaced on the Internet this week are of the star underage, and threatened to take legal action against anyone who shared them. (Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:46:10 GMT)
Obama Names U.S. Attorney For Central Calif.
President Barack Obama has nominated a veteran prosecutor to head the U.S. attorney's office that covers California's interior. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:53:36 GMT)
Husband's Attorney Says Wife Had Motive For Murder Plot
A South Florida attorney who represents a man whose wife police said tried to have him killed says his client's wife may have had a strong motive to try to commit the crime. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:53:38 GMT)
Portland lawyer heads east to lead AIG's real estate arm
Prominent Portland lawyer Will Glasgow is leaving the city to join the real estate arm of struggling insurance giant American International Group. Glasgow is relocating to New York to become chief restructuring officer of AIG Global Real Estate. He will... (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:03:18 GMT)
Prosecution in Registe case to ask judge to dismiss defense attorney
Prosecution claims former district attorney poses conflict of interest in case (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:04:00 GMT)
Jones confirmed as next US attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — B. Todd Jones, a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned attorney, will once again serve as the U.S. attorney for Minnesota, a position he held under the Clinton administration. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:22:39 GMT)
Buncombe County attorney retiring; search is on
ASHEVILLE — Joe Connelly, who has served as Buncombe County attorney for 20 years, is retiring. The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners will hold a called, closed meeting later this month to interview candidates for county attorney. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:23:25 GMT)
Lawyer denies violating ethics rules in representing DiMasi
The lead lawyer for former House speaker Salvatore F. DiMasi rejected yesterday a motion by federal prosecutors that he be disqualified from the case because he gave legal advice to the prosecution’s star witness. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:30:37 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Booth plans to step down
U.S. Attorney Edmund A. Booth Jr. is stepping down, he announced Friday. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Judge Joe Brown dozed
A lawyer for a man serving a life sentence for the abduction and murder of a hospital worker in 1995 says his client deserves a new trial because then-judge Joe Brown briefly fell asleep during a pretrial hearing. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:12:05 GMT)
Oregon man refuses attorney in triple slaying
An Oregon man accused of a triple killing has refused to be represented by an attorney. Gregory Alvin Cook, the self-employed La Grande house painter, is charged with aggravated murder in the deaths of two men and a woman in the Elgin area last month. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 05:43:58 GMT)
Senate confirms state's next U.S. marshal, U.S. attorney
BURLINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Vermont's next United States attorney and U.S. marshal. ... (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:11:04 GMT)
Wolfes, Attorney Ask For Continuance
The attorney for the Wolfe family in a lawsuit against the Fayetteville School District says he and his clients are running out of money. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:32:22 GMT)
District attorney's office hosting gun buyback program
The Luzerne County District Attorney's Office will host a gun buyback program in the southern portion of the county this Wednesday. Residents of the 116th state Legislative District can dispose of unwanted firearms and receive gift certificates of $50 or (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 08:16:22 GMT)
Indianapolis attorney faces contempt charge
Richmond -- Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy will face a civil contempt charge in Wayne County in September. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:01:25 GMT)
Defense attorney seeks sheriff's captain's personnel file
LAKEPORT – A brief hearing Friday afternoon offered insight into the district attorney's decision not to call the man who drove a powerboat involved in a fatal collision with a sailboat in April of 2006. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:50:48 GMT)
Kidnapped lawyer found shot dead
Muzzafarnagar, Aug 8 (PTI) A lawyer, who was allegedly abducted from here two days back, has been found shot dead in the neighbouring Meerut district, police said today. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:24:39 GMT)
Attorney to face contempt charge Sept. 28
Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy will face civil contempt charges in Wayne County in September. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 11:14:32 GMT)
Regina lawyer running for Palliser NDP nomination
On Friday, Regina lawyer Noah Evanchuk, 29, announced his intention to seek the federal New Democratic Party nomination for the Palliser riding. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:40:22 GMT)
Attorney General Asks Rehearing In Overturn of Osburn Murder Conviction
In a petition filed this past week, the Arkansas Attorney General's office asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to reconsider its June 25 opinion reversing and remanding the conviction of Kenneth Ray Osburn. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:55:27 GMT)
Cleared of rape, MP hits back at lawyer
After avoiding being committed for trial on rape charge, Theo Theophanous will launch a parliamentary action that could result in jail for the lawyer who prosecuted him. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:21:12 GMT)
County attorney delays ruling on cemetery board complaints
GILLETTE -- The Campbell County attorney has been unable to reach a decision concerning allegations of violations of the state's open meetings law by Mount Pistgah Cemetery board members, according to a statement released Friday. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:54:33 GMT)
Former Buncombe District Attorney Bob Fisher dies
ASHEVILLE — Former Buncombe County District Attorney Robert Wayne “Bob” Fisher died Friday at his residence after a brief illness. He was 77. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:21:25 GMT)
Wahpeton man seeking court-appointed attorney
A Wahpeton man charged with three counts of gross sexual imposition appeared in Southeast District Court Tuesday asking for a court-appointed attorney. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:24:22 GMT)
Oregon man refuses attorney in Elgin triple slaying
LA GRANDE, Ore. -- An Oregon man accused of a triple killing has refused to be represented by an attorney. Gregory Alvin Cook is charged with aggravated murder in the deaths of two men and a woman in the Elgin area last month. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 16:27:03 GMT)
Texas attorney, 101, has no plans to retire
WEATHERFORD, Texas -- With vivid stories from the past century, 101-year-old attorney Jack Borden takes you to the sunny cornfields of his family's farm, dark alleys where he tracked... (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:11:33 GMT)
Threats, acid attack on Weatherston lawyer
CRAZED killer Clayton Weatherston's high profile lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr has been targeted in a vicious hate campaign. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:13:43 GMT)
Jones confirmed as next U.S. attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- B. Todd Jones, a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned attorney, will once again serve as the U.S. attorney for Minnesota, a position he held under the Clinton administration. The U.S. Senate confirmed Jones as Minnesota's (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:08:34 GMT)
Jones confirmed as next US attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — B. Todd Jones, a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned attorney, will once again serve as the U.S. attorney for Minnesota, a position he held under the Clinton administration. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:15:15 GMT)
Feds: DiMasi's lawyer has conflict of interest
BOSTON -- Prosecutors are asking a judge to disqualify the lawyer representing former House speaker Salvatore DiMasi in his federal corruption case, saying he also advised a prosecution witness. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 21:13:51 GMT)
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