Attorney News Aug 2009
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Threats, acid attack on Weatherston lawyer
Clayton Weatherston's high profile lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr has been targeted in a vicious hate campaign. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:03:21 GMT)
Minnesota's U.S. attorney old hand at job
ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- One-time U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones in Minnesota will return to his old job after the U.S. Senate confirmed him for another term. (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 22:17:12 GMT)
Senate confirms Obama’s first U.S. attorney nominees
The Senate on Friday confirmed President Barack Obama’s first U.S. attorney nominees, as well as Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. as... (Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:21:07 GMT)
Lawyer on the run caught
JOHOR BARU: A prominent lawyer who went into hiding after being allegedly involved in more than a dozen criminal breach of trust cases has been arrested. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:01:55 GMT)
Prominent attorney Mina Brees dies
Mina Brees, prominent Austin attorney and former president of the Austin Bar Association, has died at the age of 59. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:38:46 GMT)
Attorney investigated in names-rights case dies
Mina Brees, a prominent Austin attorney who was recently subpoenaed by the Texas attorney general's office, died in Colorado, a family member said. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:43:19 GMT)
Weatherston's lawyer victim of hate campaign
Lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr QC has had acid thrown over her car and been subject to "truckloads" of hate mail because she represented convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston, according to a media report. A source said Ms Ablett-Kerr... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:01:50 GMT)
Subpoenaed attorney, Mina Brees, dies at 59
The estranged mother on New Orleans Saints quarterback and Austin native Drew Brees has died. Mina Brees, a prominent Austin attorney and former president of the Austin Bar Association passed away Saturday at the age of 59. Brees had been facing a state investigation. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:50:11 GMT)
Attorney Says New Findings In Sherman Bus Crash Won t Change Lawsuits
Victims are Still Suing Bus Company, Bus Manufacturer, and Those Responsible for the Retreaded Tire Not only does attorney Thomas Brown represent most of the victims of the deadly Sherman bus crash exactly a year ago, but he also successfully persuaded a jury to award more than $17 million for his other clients involved in the fatal Waco bus crash of 2003. This time around he's going after the ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 01:50:43 GMT)
Weatherston's lawyer victim of hate campaign
Lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr QC has had acid thrown over her car and been subject to "truckloads" of hate mail because she represented convicted murderer Clayton Weatherston, according to a media report. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:02:34 GMT)
Trutanich shakes up city attorney's office
During his first month, he worried his staff, questioned police and issued edicts. He is praised and criticized. Carmen Trutanich was being interviewed at the start of his fifth full week as Los Angeles city attorney when the door of his eighth-floor office at City Hall East swung open. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:15:19 GMT)
Former Biden aide picked for Alexandria U.S. attorney job
A former aide to Vice President Joe Biden has been nominated to fill the high-profile role of U.S. attorney of Alexandria's federal court, the White House said. Neil MacBride, 43, is currently an associate deputy attorney general. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:32:16 GMT)
Library of Congress lawyer finds competitive edge in speed skating
When Maureen Cohen Harrington interviewed for a position as a lawyer at the Library of Congress more than four years ago, she told her future boss that she needed to work part time because she had a serious inline skating schedule to follow. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:33:05 GMT)
Well-known attorney, quarterback's mother dies in Colorado
Mina Brees, a prominent Austin attorney and former president of the Austin Bar Association who was recently subpoenaed by the Texas attorney general's office, died Friday in Colorado, a family member said. She was 59. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:59:54 GMT)
Threats, acid attack on Weatherston lawyer
Killer Clayton Weatherston's high profile lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr has been targeted in a vicious hate campaign. Sunday News can reveal that the barrister's car has been attacked with acid and she has been besieged with hate mail. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:03:59 GMT)
Missouri attorney general’s Web site is now available in Spanish
Most of the Missouri attorney general’s Web site, including the consumer protection area, is now available in Spanish. Attorney General Chris Koster announced the new service last week in Kansas City, saying it is important to make sure that Spanish-speaking people have access to state government and to law enforcement. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:19:03 GMT)
Texas attorney still sharp at 101
WEATHERFORD, -- 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 down draft dodgers as an FBI agent and the musty courtroom where he lost ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:37:06 GMT)
Software seller settles with state Attorney General's Office
A company that sells software for starting online businesses has agreed to pay $175,000 in a settlement with the Washington state Attorney General's Office. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:29:23 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. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:32:22 GMT)
Attorney General: Comissioners Aren’t Prevented From Working For Governor
LITTLE ROCK — No law specifically prevents highway commissioners from also working for the governor, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office says. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:34:33 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. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:25:54 GMT)
VICTIMS' LAWYER: NO EXCUSE FOR WIDOWER'S IGNORANCE
The lawyer for the family of two victims in the grisly Taconic State Parkway crash slammed Daniel Schuler yesterday, pointing to the widower's 1995 DWI bust as proof he and his wife were heavy drinkers and he should have known about his wife's... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:31:30 GMT)
Former cop, defense attorney rejoins State Attorney’s office
State Attorney Glenn Hess recently assigned prosecutor Greg Wilson to be his section chief in charge of Holmes, Washington and Jackson counties. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 11:02:49 GMT)
Attorney General Koster obtains $325,000 DISH settlement
Attorney General Chris Koster recently announced a multi-state settlement with DISH Network that will bring $325,000 to Missouri and restitution to consumers who were misled by the satellite company’s sales practices. Missouri was one of five leading states in the national investigation, which found the satellite TV provider and its third-party retailers engaged in deceptive and unfair sales ... (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:28:55 GMT)
Texas attorney, 101, has no plans to retire
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 down draft dodgers as an FBI agent and the musty courtroom where he lost his lone criminal trial — but won on appeal. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:24:16 GMT)
High profile drug lawyer murdered
A LAWYER known for her work defending suspected drug smugglers has been killed in north Mexico, after escaping four previous assassination attempts, authorities said. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:33:00 GMT)
Governor's legal advisor resigns; not a licensed attorney
MADISON (WKOW) -- The state employee who has represented herself as Governor Doyle's chief legal counsel resigned Friday, after it was revealed she is not a licensed attorney in Wisconsin. Online state (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:46:45 GMT)
Mexico drug cartel lawyer killed
A lawyer known for her work defending suspected drug smugglers has been killed in north Mexico. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:51:44 GMT)
Lawyer says fugitive Chinese smuggler Lai's guilt admission irrelevant
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) —The lawyer for China's most-wanted man says his admission of guilt to smuggling won't end his decade-long battle to stay in Canada (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:47:49 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. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:55:28 GMT)
Defense lawyer for Mexican underworld killed
A Mexican lawyer known for defending high-profile drug trafficking suspects was shot to death Sunday at a street market in the northern city of Monterrey. (Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:05:47 GMT)
Lawyer’s Detention Shakes China’s Rights Movement
China’s legal rights movement, already reeling from a crackdown on lawyers, has been shaken by the detention of Xu Zhiyong, a respected rights defender. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:16:53 GMT)
Jonetta Rose Barras: Demonizing D.C.’s attorney general
To listen to some people — federal Judge Emmet Sullivan, D.C. Council members Phil Mendelson, Mary Cheh and Yvette Alexander and a few in the media, for example — D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles is the devil incarnate. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:30:38 GMT)
Hunted Billy finally gets a lawyer
Finally, almost 11 weeks after his arrest near Mayfield in Mid-Canterbury, fugitive William Alexander Stewart has got himself a lawyer to begin work on almost 70 charges he faces. The self-styled "Billy the Hunted One" - part of... (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:01:50 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. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:02:21 GMT)
Attorney General: Comissioners Aren’t Prevented From Working For Governor
LITTLE ROCK — No law specifically prevents highway commissioners from also working for the governor, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office says. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:04:32 GMT)
Former fugitive gets a lawyer
Former fugitive William Stewart has made another appearance in the Christchurch District Court, this time with a lawyer. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:23:30 GMT)
Attorney appointed for man in North Loup shooting case
NORTH LOUP -- An attorney has been appointed to represent a North Loup man charged with domestic assault after being shot during a fight. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:41:10 GMT)
Hunted Billy gets a lawyer
Finally, almost 11 weeks after his arrest near Mayfield in Mid-Canterbury, fugitive William Alexander Stewart has got himself a lawyer to begin work on almost 70 charges he faces. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:06:20 GMT)
For Manhattan’s Next U.S. Attorney, Politics and Prosecution Don’t Mix
Preet Bharara drew praise for his evenhanded approach during his involvement in the Senate’s investigation into prosecutor firings. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:29:54 GMT)
Defense lawyer: Don’t cite gang ties in Matko case
A lawyer representing an admitted gang member charged with killing Chesterfield County teenager Ryan Matko will seek to prevent prosecutors at trial today from making any reference to his client’s gang affiliation. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:13:49 GMT)
Texas attorney general files suit against SAT and ACT Prep Center
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charged Cedar Hill couple, John J. Stuart and Frances Stuart, Monday with “orchestrating an unlawful scheme that deceived the parents of high school seniors,” according to a press release. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:51:05 GMT)
Panlilio lawyer axed
Pampanga Governor Ed Panilio has terminated the services of his lawyer Romulo Macalintal ahead of the recount of votes in the contested 2007 gubernatorial race. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:29:02 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. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:47:21 GMT)
Attorney General: Comissioners Aren’t Prevented From Working For Governor
LITTLE ROCK — No law specifically prevents highway commissioners from also working for the governor, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel’s office says. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 07:49:32 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. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:09:23 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. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:33:11 GMT)
Lawyer denies Lester's Paris claim
Michael Jackson's family lawyer has rejected claims from child star Mark Lester that he could be the biological father of the pop legend's daughter Paris. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:59:59 GMT)
Attorney: Defendant in crash being singled out
The attorney for one of two men accused of causing a Chesterfield Township traffic crash that killed three teenagers said his client is being wrongly singled out. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:24:00 GMT)
Attorney appointed for man in North Loup shooting case
NORTH LOUP -- An attorney has been appointed to represent a North Loup man charged with domestic assault after being shot during a fight. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:24:38 GMT)
Michael Jackson's lawyer denies actor Mark Lester is father of Paris
Michael Jackson's family lawyer today rejected claims from child star Mark Lester that he could be the biological father of the pop legend's daughter Paris. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:31:05 GMT)
INTERVIEW - Gitmo still far from Geneva Conventions - lawyer
LONDON (Reuters) - The United States has a long way to go to ensure the Geneva Conventions are respected at the Guantanmo Bay prison for terrorism suspects, despite reforms by the Obama administration, a human rights lawyer said. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:43:37 GMT)
Brian Oxman - Jackson Family Lawyer Backs Lester
JACKSON family lawyer BRIAN OXMAN has backed MARK LESTER after the former child star opened up about the possibility he fathered MICHAEL JACKSON's daughter PARIS.The... (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:45:32 GMT)
Jackson family lawyer backs Lester
Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxman has backed Mark Lester after the former child star opened up about the possibility he fathered Michael Jackson's daughter Paris. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:26:02 GMT)
Lawyer says fugitive Chinese smuggler Lai's admitted guilt irrelevant
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — The lawyer for China's most-wanted man says his admission of guilt to smuggling won't end his decade-long bid to stay in Canada. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:49:47 GMT)
Jackson Family Lawyer Backs Lester
Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxman has backed Mark Lester after the former child star opened up about the possibility that he fathered Michael Jackson's daughter Paris. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:17:54 GMT)
Obama chooses 1st black US attorney for Alabama
Obama nominated Kenyen Brown to fill the U.S. attorney's post in Alabama's Southern District. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:01:40 GMT)
Four killers of U.S. official could escape death: lawyer
Four men convicted of murdering a U.S. aid official and his driver in Khartoum could escape the death penalty if the family of the American victim rescinded its request for execution, the defense lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:54 GMT)
Lawyer for Buffalo cabbie: This has been 'blown out of proportion'
The lawyer for the Buffalo cab driver who alleges Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was involved in a robbery and assault on him Sunday morning said the incident has been "blown out of proportion." Kane, 20, and his cousin, James Kane, 21, are alleged to have punched cab driver Jan Radecki and taken back money they had given him after the driver told them he didn't have 20 cents in coins to give them ... (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:31:20 GMT)
Attorney: Kane 'committed no crime'
The attorney for the Chicago Blackhawk player accused of robbing and assaulting a Buffalo cabdriver said today his client is "upset the accusation has been made and he's anxiously awaiting to clear it up." (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:41:27 GMT)
Attorney: Kane 'committed no crime'
Paul Cambria, a noted defense attorney in Buffalo, said Blackhawks star Patrick Kane was "upset the accusation has been made and he's anxiously awaiting to clear it up." Earlier Monday, the lawyer for the Buffalo cabdriver said the incident has been "blown out of proportion." (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:55:55 GMT)
Court filings are protected by copyright, says lawyer
Knickers in a twist over briefs A US lawyer has claimed that copyright is violated when courts pass legal submissions on to a commercial publisher. The lawyer claims that the US courts' behaviour undermines the hundreds of hours of work put into submissions.… Offloading malware protection to the cloud (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:07:30 GMT)
INTERVIEW - Gitmo still far from Geneva Conventions-lawyer
LONDON (Reuters) - The United States has a long way to go to ensure the Geneva Conventions are respected at the Guantanamo Bay prison for terrorism suspects, despite reforms by the Obama administration, a human rights lawyer said. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:14:09 GMT)
Ohio gov names Cleveland attorney as lottery head
Gov. Ted Strickland has appointed a Cleveland attorney as Ohio's new lottery director. Strickland said Monday he selected Kathleen Burke, who has been a corporate litigator since 1973, to lead the Ohio Lottery Commission during a time when its role is expanding. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:18:31 GMT)
Gov. appoints attorney as lottery head
Gov. Ted Strickland has appointed a Cleveland attorney as Ohio's new lottery director. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:29:32 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Martin C. Carlson resigns
U.S. Attorney Martin C. Carlson has resigned from office effective Aug. 8, according to a press release issued today. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:37:23 GMT)
State attorney general orders auto dealers to stop deceptive "cash for clunkers" ads
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo today said his office has issued "cease-and-desist" letters to nearly 40 auto dealers, including three Syracuse-area dealers, over what he said were misleading advertisements for the federal "cash for clunkers" rebate program. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:25:57 GMT)
Cabbie’s lawyer says Kane incident overblown
Sunday’s incident involving Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane was “blown out of proportion,” according to the lawyer for the Buffalo cab driver at the centre of the alleged attack by Kane and his cousin. On Monday, Andrew LoTempio, told Chicago’s WGN-AM radio the incident isn’t as serious as first reported (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:38:08 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. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:44:56 GMT)
Attorney accused in Palm Springs murder to appear in court today
A San Francisco civil attorney who is one of six defendants accused in the murder of a Palm Springs retiree is to appear in court this afternoon for a bail hearing. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:01:45 GMT)
Kacavas' nomination as U.S. attorney wins Senate approval
President Obama is expected to make the Manchester attorney's appointment official today or tomorrow. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:13:16 GMT)
Attorney says Hawk has solid alibi
12:30 p.m.: David Hawk’s attorney today said evidence will show he was at home with his chil (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:13:58 GMT)
Attorney: Defendant in crash being singled out
The attorney for one of two men accused of causing a Chesterfield Township traffic crash that killed three teenagers said his client is being wrongly singled out. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:24:01 GMT)
Carlisle man chosen as interim U.S. attorney for Pennsylvania's Middle District
Dennis Pfannenschmidt, a federal prosecutor with two decades of experience, was named Monday as the interim U.S. attorney for Pennsylvania's Middle District. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:09:19 GMT)
Cabbie's lawyer says Kane incident overblown
A lawyer for the cab driver involved in an incident with rising Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane told a radio station Monday that the case is an escalated fee dispute, not a robbery. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:27:14 GMT)
Lawyer says Blackhawks star Patrick Kane's charges overblown
CHICAGO - The lawyer for a cab driver who says he was beaten up by Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane and his cousin over pocket change said Monday that the incident had been blown out of proportion. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:41:00 GMT)
Cabbie's attorney says Patrick Kane incident overblown
The attorney for a cab driver who says he was beaten up by Patrick Kane and his cousin over pocket change said the incident had been blown out of proportion. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:44:49 GMT)
Attorney Says Blackhawks Beating Case Overblown
Blackhawks star Kane faces court date, cabbie's attorney says incident overblown (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:23:49 GMT)
DNA test proves stranded Canadian's identity: lawyer
The lawyer for a Canadian woman stranded in Kenya said he will file a motion in Federal Court on Tuesday, asking the federal government to issue an emergency passport so she can return home after a DNA test confirmed her identity. (Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:41:23 GMT)
Christie Scott gets new lawyer
A woman sentenced to death for her young son's murder has a new lawyer. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:04:07 GMT)
Lawyer defending Debra Baggett of Northampton, accused of threatening to kill judges and social workers, says ...
NORTHAMPTON - A defense lawyer says a Northampton detective made "knowingly false" statements when he got a search warrant for the home of a woman accused of threatening to kill judges and social workers. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:55:05 GMT)
Michael Jackson's 3 children to get their own lawyer
Michael Jackson's three children are getting their own lawyer because the judge overseeing the probate of Jackson's will is concerned their interests might sometimes conflict with their grandmother's. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:40:35 GMT)
Attorney to Plead Not Guilty to Grand Larceny Charges
The investigation into a $50 million mortgage fraud scam involving three lawyers, a Manhattan dominatrix club, and dozens of Long Island properties is expected to grow larger today with additional charges and additional defendants, a spokesman for Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota said. In an interview, solo practitioner George O. Guldi said he would plead not guilty to grand ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:16:00 GMT)
Mark Lester's paternity claims rejected by Michael Jackson lawyer
Michael Jackson's family lawyer has rejected claims from child star Mark Lester that he could possibly be the biological father of the pop legend's daughter Paris. Related Stories Tokyo rocked by powerful earthquake Conrad Black fails in bail bid Bear blamed for death of woman, 74 Scale of the reduction in gas prices is still unclear Ex-paratrooper faces death penalty after confessing to murders ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:54:30 GMT)
Beaten Cabbie's Attorney: Kane Incident Overblown
The attorney for a cab driver who says he was beaten up by Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane and his cousin over pocket change said Monday that the incident had been blown out of proportion. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:07:49 GMT)
US Attorney Thomas O'Brien stepping down
Associated Press - August 11, 2009 12:24 AM ET Corrected Version LOS ANGELES (AP) - U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien will step down to go into private legal... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:27:55 GMT)
US Attorney Thomas O'Brien stepping down
U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien, who has overseen a number of high-profile cases as head prosecutor for the Central District of California, is stepping down to go into private legal practice in Los Angeles. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:30:25 GMT)
US Attorney Thomas O'Brien stepping down
LOS ANGELES — U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien will step down to go into private legal practice in Los Angeles. The U.S. attorney's office said Monday that O'Brien, the head prosecutor for the Central District of California in Los Angeles, will join the Paul Hastings law firm on Sept. 1. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:33:55 GMT)
Obama confirms India-born lawyer as US attorney
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Aug 11 : The US senate has confirmed India-born lawyer Preet Bharara as Manhattan's next US attorney who will oversee some of the most prominent cases like the prosecution of Bernard L. Madoff for his multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:35:16 GMT)
Cleveland lawyer picked to head state lottery, slots
Cleveland lawyer picked to head state lottery, slots (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 05:05:14 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien To Step Down
U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien will step down to go into private legal practice in Los Angeles. The U.S. attorney's office said Monday that O'Brien, the head prosecutor for the Central District of California in Los Angeles, will join the Paul Hastings law firm on Sept. 1. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:34:32 GMT)
Cleveland lawyer hired as Ohio Lottery director
Ohio's new lottery director is an occasional player of lottery games whose background as a corporate lawyer might seem a curious fit for someone tasked with administering the largest expansion in the state lottery's history. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:25:22 GMT)
Michael Jackson - Jackson Lawyer Rubbishes Paternity Claims
Michael Jackson's lawyer has rubbished claims the star's daughter was fathered by Mark Lester. Londell McMillan has dismissed the actor's suggestion Paris was... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:13:32 GMT)
Lawyer bemoans inaction on state government reform
Inefficiencies and outright corruption in government mean higher taxes for residents and put businesses at a competitive disadvantage, the lawyer who until recently headed up the Illinois Reform Commission told Southland business leaders Monday. Patrick Collins also was critical of his former boss, Gov. Pat Quinn, for not doing more to push through a series of sweeping reforms the panel ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:26:40 GMT)
Lawyer murder case: Muzaffarnagar observes shutdown
Muzaffarnagar, Aug 11 (PTI) Courts and business establishments remained closed in the district today in response to the bandh called by the district Bar Association after the killing of a city-based lawyer last week. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:54:49 GMT)
Jackson lawyer rubbishes paternity claims
Michael Jackson's lawyer has rubbished claims the star's 11-year-old daughter, Paris, was fathered using sperm donated by his close friend Mark Lester. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:00:00 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. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:21:22 GMT)
State's attorney charges Cahnman
The Sangamon County state’s attorney’s office filed charges against Ward 5 Ald. Sam Cahnman Monday for allegedly soliciting a sexual act from two female undercover police officers. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:12:40 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien stepping down
U.S. Attorney Thomas O'Brien will step down to go into private legal practice in Los Angeles. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:22:34 GMT)
Son of St. Louis County attorney drowns in California
The son of St. Louis County Attorney Melanie Ford died late Sunday in an accident in the Russian River in California. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:27:41 GMT)
Kane highers 'high-powered' attorney
Blackhawk Patrick Kane has hired an attorney who says Kane's Chicago fans should keep an open mind. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:14:24 GMT)
County corruption prosecutor steps down as U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney Martin C. Carlson, whose dogged pursuit of corruption in Luzerne County brought down two county judges and rooted out pay-to-play schemes in the county's public schools, has resigned, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Monday, leaving questions about how his resignation will affect the ongoing corruption probe. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:16:12 GMT)
DNA proves stranded Canadian's identity: lawyer
The lawyer for a Canadian woman stranded in Kenya said he will file a motion in Federal Court on Tuesday, asking the federal government to issue an emergency passport so she can return home after a DNA test confirmed her identity. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:30:57 GMT)
Saudi sex boaster 'victim' of TV channel: lawyer
The Saudi man arrested for bragging about his sex life on a racy television talk show was a victim of exploitation by the Lebanon-based satellite station LBC, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:23:06 GMT)
John Kacavas confirmed as US attorney for NH
The U.S. Senate has confirmed John Kacavas as the United States attorney for New Hampshire. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:49:31 GMT)
Four killers of US official could escape death: lawyer
Four men convicted of murdering a U.S. aid official and his driver in Khartoum could escape the death penalty if the family of the American victim rescinded its request for execution, the defense lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:40:16 GMT)
Jacksons' lawyer attacks Lester's paternity claims
A lawyer for the family of late pop star Michael Jackson has blasted claims made by British actor Mark Lester that he is the father of Jackson's daughter, Paris. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:14:50 GMT)
Orlando lawyer, industry counsel Tom Cardwell named state's top banking regulator
Long-time Orlando banking lawyer and industry counsel J. Thomas Cardwell has been named the new commissioner of Florida's Office of Financial Regulation, state officials said Tuesday. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:26:42 GMT)
Attorney, lobbyist joins Dems running for SC gov
Columbia attorney and lobbyist Dwight Drake, who worked on the staffs of two South Carolina governors, announced Tuesday he will run as a Democrat in an increasingly crowded field for next year's gubernatorial election. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:28:59 GMT)
Patrick Kane's lawyer said the Chicago Blackhawks star did not rob or assault cab driver
Patrick Kane's lawyer said the Chicago Blackhawks star did not rob or assault a cab driver, and that Kane's cousin was involved in the financial transaction. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:44:39 GMT)
Rove key to New Mexico attorney firing
Documents released today by the House Judiciary Committee show that Karl Rove, the former top political adviser to President George W. Bush, played a critical role in the firing of the U.S. attorney in New Mexico following the 2006 elections. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:47:00 GMT)
Nazareth man who flooded police station seeking plea deal, lawyer says
The lawyer for an 18-year-old Nazareth man who partially flooded the Colonial Regional Police Department says he hopes to resolve the charges with a negotiated plea. Anthony Martino, who represents Alex Smith, said he has not yet spoken with the... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:51:54 GMT)
Rove key to New Mexico attorney firing
Documents released today show he played a critical role in the firing of the U.S. attorney in 2006. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:05:21 GMT)
Documents Detail Campaign to Oust U.S. Attorney
The dismissal of New Mexico U.S. Attorney David C. Iglesias in December 2006 followed extensive communication among lawyers and political aides in the White House who hashed over complaints about his work on public corruption cases against Democrats, according to newly released e-mails and... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:13:59 GMT)
Rove E-mails Shed New Light On U.S. Attorney Firings
Newly released e-mails show extensive communication between former White House political adviser Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers over the firing of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico, one of nine U.S. attorneys fired. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:39:12 GMT)
White House E-Mails Show Rove Deeply Involved in U.S. Attorney Firings
The documents released Tuesday by a congressman show extensive communication between Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers over the firing of U.S. Attorney David Iglesias. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:45:46 GMT)
Documents: Rove involved in U.S. attorney firings
White House e-mails show that former White House political adviser Karl Rove was deeply involved in the firing of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:54:26 GMT)
Kane's Lawyer: 'Cabbie Locked the Doors'
Two days after being charged with assaulting a cab driver over 20 cents, Patrick Kane speaks through his lawyer. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:53 GMT)
Documents: Rove involved in US attorney firings
Former White House political adviser Karl Rove was deeply involved in the firing of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico, according to White House e-mails and transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday. (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:36:10 GMT)
Kane's Lawyer Fights Back Against Charge
Patrick Kane (undated photo); AP Photo/Buffalo Police via WIVB-TV As the fallout from Blackhawks star Patrick Kane's arrest continues, his lawyer is now claiming there was no crime committed. Paul Cambria, Kane's attorney, spoke to ESPN 1000 today and said, among other things: "[Patrick Kane is] devastated that anybody would accuse him of a crime," Cambria said. "He's not that sort of person. ... (Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:37:27 GMT)
Vindication for Iglesias on U.S. Attorney Firings?
Newly revealed e-mails may show that Karl Rove and the Bush White House had a more active role in the 2006 U.S. attorney firings than previously disclosed. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:25:31 GMT)
Former Attorney General Makes the Mistake of Talking
In early July, when last we checked in with former attorney general Alberto "Fredo" Gonzales , he had finally landed a job at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. That -- assuming he's not indicted by special prosecutor Nora Dannehy , who's investigating the firing of those U.S. attorneys -- would be... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:18:29 GMT)
Abuse of Weatherston's lawyer 'unacceptable' - law society president
The New Zealand Law Society’s president has described the direction of abuse toward Clayton Weatherston’s lawyer as misplaced and unacceptable. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 01:54:12 GMT)
Law society appalled at Weatherston lawyer abuse
Directing abuse towards Clayton Weatherston's lawyer is misplaced and unacceptable, says the New Zealand Law Society's president. John Marshall QC said those who directed anger at Judith Ablett-Kerr QC following the trial in which... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:01:50 GMT)
Documents: Rove involved in U.S. attorney firing
Former White House political adviser Karl Rove was deeply involved in the firing of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico, according to White House e-mails and transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:36:15 GMT)
Rove Link to U.S. Attorney Firing Detailed
Former White House Political Adviser Played Central Role in Ouster of Attorney in N.M., Transcripts Show (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:00:04 GMT)
New Pro Bono Attorney Playing Civil Defense for Blagojevich
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is bringing a new pro bono attorney onto his legal team. Blagojevich has hired Jay Edelson, a KamberEdelson partner best known for his plaintiffs work, such as recent suits against companies that sold tainted pet food that injured and killed animals. Edelson said that he's been hired to handle two federal civil cases and a state case against the ex-governor ... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:16:22 GMT)
Newly Released Documents Detail Rove's Involvement in U.S. Attorney Ouster
Former White House political adviser Karl Rove played a central role in the ouster of a U.S. Attorney in New Mexico, one of nine prosecutors fired in a scandal in 2006 over political interference with the Justice Department, according to transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday. House Judiciary Committtee Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., said the documents reveal that White House ... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:16:32 GMT)
Threats to Weatherston lawyer appal Law Society
Directing abuse towards Clayton Weatherston's lawyer is misplaced and unacceptable, says the New Zealand Law Society's president. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:20:50 GMT)
Patrick Kane's lawyer said the Chicago Blackhawks star did not rob or assault cab driver
Patrick Kane's lawyer said the Chicago Blackhawks star did not rob or assault a cab driver, and that Kane's cousin was involved in the financial transaction. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:22:11 GMT)
Australia to China: Give Rio Tinto exec a lawyer
Australia is urging China to let a Rio Tinto executive accused of bribery and stealing commercial secrets to consult a lawyer now that he's been formally arrested. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:25:20 GMT)
Rove involvement in US attorney firing detailed
Former White House political adviser Karl Rove played a central role in the ouster of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico, one of nine prosecutors fired in a scandal in 2006 over political interference with the Justice Department, according to transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:14:03 GMT)
Fugitive lawyer claims trial to CBT charge
JOHOR BARU : Fugitive lawyer Md Madzhar Mohd Sapuan, 43, who has been on the police wanted list for four years, claimed trial at the Sessions Court here for three separate counts of criminal breach of trust totalling RM158,000. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:14:31 GMT)
Jackson lawyer rubbishes paternity claims
Michael Jackson’s lawyer has rubbished claims the star’s 11-year-old daughter, Paris, was fathered using sperm donated by his close friend Mark Lester. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:36:26 GMT)
Rove involvement in US attorney firing detailed
Former White House political adviser Karl Rove played a central role in the ouster of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico, one of nine prosecutors fired in a scandal in 2006 over political interference with the Justice Department, according to transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:09:56 GMT)
New Pro Bono Attorney Playing Civil Defense for Blagojevich
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is bringing a new pro bono attorney onto his legal team. Blagojevich has hired Jay Edelson, a KamberEdelson partner best known for his plaintiffs work, such as recent suits against companies that sold tainted pet food that injured and killed animals. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:02:41 GMT)
Lawyer says Panhandle slaying suspects missed safe with $164,000
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) -- The suspects who robbed and killed a Florida couple in July made off with a safe that contained few valuables, but missed a second safe that held $164,000 in cash, a lawyer for the victims' family acknowledged Tuesday. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:14:15 GMT)
Files link Rove to attorney firings
The dismissal of New Mexico U.S. Attorney David Iglesias in December 2006 followed extensive communication among lawyers and political aides in the White House who reviewed complaints about the slow pace of his work on public-corruption cases against Democrats. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:32:09 GMT)
LAWYER PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO THREE COUNTS OF CBT
JOHOR BAHARU, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Md Madzhar Mohd Sapuan, who had been on the run and wanted by the police, pleaded not guilty in three Sessions Courts here today to three counts of criminal breach of trust, involving RM158,000. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:06:09 GMT)
Arroyo lawyer lashes back at media
The lawyer of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo lambasted the media for questioning the morality of her purportedly lavish dinner at a French restaurant in New York recently. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:29:12 GMT)
Rove linked to firing of U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON -- Former White House political adviser Karl Rove played a central role in the ouster of a U.S. attorney in New Mexico, one of nine prosecutors fired in a scandal in 2006 over political interference with the Justice Department, according to transcripts of closed-door testimony released Tuesday. Harriet Miers, then White House counsel, said in testimony June 15 to House Judiciary ... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:38:18 GMT)
Court grants lawyer's application in defamation suit
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today granted lawyer Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah's application to strike out certain paragraphs in Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin’s statement of defence in a defamation suit. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:05:43 GMT)
Court Grants Lawyer's Application In Defamation Suit
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The High Court here Wednesday granted lawyer Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah's application to strike out certain paragraphs in Malaysia Today editor Raja Petra Raja Kamarudin's statement of defence in a defamation suit. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:14:26 GMT)
Lawyer says he'll run for governor
COLUMBIA -- Dwight Drake, a Columbia lawyer who helped represent two students who filed suit against Gov. Mark Sanford earlier this year over his opposition to federal stimulus cash, announced Tuesday his own bid for governor on the Democratic ticket. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:05:29 GMT)
Lawyer files ethics case vs Nograles, calls Speaker 'gay'
MANILA - Lawyer Sixto Brillantes has filed an ethics complaint against Speaker Prospero Nograles for failing to act on the electoral tribunal case against Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:57:04 GMT)
Hecker lawyer takes a turn in bitter divorce tit for tat
Denny Hecker's divorce lawyer says the fallen auto mogul's wife, Tamitha Hecker, wants to renege on the couple's postnuptial agreement because it "did not turn out to be a winning Powerball ticket as she hoped." (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:58:58 GMT)
Fort Lauderdale lawyer Barbra Stern enters state House race
Barbra Stern, a Fort Lauderdale lawyer and recent Republican, has come back to her Democratic roots and is seeking the party’s nomination for state House of Representatives. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:15:00 GMT)
Arroyo's lawyer turns tables on 'immoral' media
MANILA - The election lawyer of President Arroyo is turning the tables on the messengers of the controversial news about a $20,000 dinner tab in New York. (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:49:57 GMT)
Lawyer: Pitino paid for insurance, not abortion
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Rick Pitino 's attorney says the coach gave $3,000 to a woman accused of trying to extort him so that she could buy health insurance. The Louisville basketball coach has told police that he had sex with Karen Cunagin Sypher and she later told him she was going to have an abortion and did not have medical insurance. Lawyer Steve Pence told The Associated Press on Wednesday ... (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:26:11 GMT)
Media blamed for Weatherston lawyer backlash
The Law Society is blaming the media for a public backlash against lawyer Judith Ablett-Kerr (Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:32:44 GMT)
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