Attorney News Aug 2009
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Lin letter not received by lawyer
Police deny the lawyer for the murdered Lin family has given them an anonymous letter naming the killers. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 07:06:36 GMT)
Attorney admits embezzling from his church
James Oslund MUSKEGON COUNTY -- A Norton Shores attorney has pleaded guilty as charged to embezzling thousands of dollars from his Muskegon Heights church. James Kenneth Oslund, 54, of 1415 Hendricks pleaded guilty Wednesday to embezzlement by agent or trustee... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:23:17 GMT)
North Las Vegas city attorney resigns
North Las Vegas City Attorney Carie Torrence announced Wednesday that she would resign her post as of Sept. 3. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:56:32 GMT)
Delaney confirmed as Granite State's attorney general
MANCHESTER (AP) — The Executive Council has unanimously confirmed Michael Delaney to replace Kelly Ayotte as New Hampshire's attorney general. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:14:28 GMT)
Plaintiff's attorney says suit vs. Delta College has been settled; school says it's unaware
An attorney representing a former Delta College employee who is suing the school says a settlement has been reached, but the college's general counsel said that is news to her. Attorney Manda Westervelt of the Mastromarco Firm in Saginaw, representing... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:07:46 GMT)
Former mob attorney joins Blagojevich outfit
Wearing a metallic cowboy hat and reflective sunglasses, the newest member of Rod Blagojevich's defense team has arrived. Allan Ackerman, a onetime mob attorney whose specialty of late has been crafting appellate arguments, said Wednesday he will formally join the ranks of the former governor's legal team. Ackerman referred to himself Wednesday as a "maven," an expert who will organize the ... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:11:14 GMT)
Dulin's lawyer to call judge to stand
The lawyer for former University of Connecticut basketball player Robert Dulin says he will call a state judge to the witness stand for Dulin's probation violation hearing. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:15:04 GMT)
Natick Man: Lawyer Parents Knew I Was Drug Dealer
An accused drug dealer from Natick is pointing the finger at his prominent lawyer parents. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:34:57 GMT)
Oklahoma Attorney General To Appeal Decision
The Oklahoma Attorney General's office has decided to appeal a judge's decision to overturn an anti-abortion law. Oklahoma Judge Rules Anti-Abortion Bill Unconstitutional (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:38:50 GMT)
Attorney general accuses former youth coach from Greencastle of sex crimes
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced Wednesday that agents from the Attorney General's Child Predator Unit have made three recent arrests, including a Franklin County man accused of traveling to York to have sex with what he believed was a 13-year-old girl. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:07:21 GMT)
Sexual assault allegation against Will County state's attorney
Police are investigating allegations an assistant Will County state's attorney sexually assaulted a fellow employee last weekend. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:14:24 GMT)
Kilpatrick lawyer's trial set to end
The professional misconduct trial of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's lawyer Samuel McCargo is scheduled to conclude today. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:30:32 GMT)
Kilpatrick lawyer's trial set to end
The misconduct trial of ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's lawyer Samuel McCargo is set to conclude today. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:35:38 GMT)
NY attorney guilty in witness tampering case
NEW YORK (AP) — A high-profile Manhattan attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. A jury deliberated nearly a week before finding Robert Simels guilty on Thursday at the trial in federal court in Brooklyn . Jurors had heard secretly recorded tapes in which Simels mused about needing to "eliminate" or "neutralize" key government witnesses ... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:52:08 GMT)
NY attorney convicted in witness-tampering case
A high-profile New York City attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:01:52 GMT)
'Goodfellas' Attorney Guilty in Witness Tampering Case
A high-profile Manhattan attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:02:55 GMT)
'Goodfellas' attorney who talked of eliminating witnesses convicted of witness tampering in NY
NEW YORK - A high-profile criminal defense attorney was convicted Thursday of plotting with a South American businessman to use bribes and violence to silence witnesses in the client's drug-trafficking case. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:14:20 GMT)
Texas attorney general seeks $4.6M for Debt Relief USA customers
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott wants to recover $4.6 million owed former customers of Debt Relief USA, an Addison-based company that filed for bankruptcy protection in June. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:00:42 GMT)
Robert Simels, lawyer who defended drug kingpins, convicted of plotting to kill witnesses
A flamboyant lawyer who specialized in defending drug kingpins was convicted Thursday of plotting to kill witnesses. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:27:29 GMT)
NZB Banker, Swiss Lawyer Charged by U.S. in Tax Case (Update1)
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- A manager at a Swiss private bank and a Swiss lawyer were indicted in the U.S. and charged with helping wealthy Americans hide their assets from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:36:45 GMT)
US charges Swiss NZB banker, lawyer with tax fraud
US authorities charged a Swiss private banker and a lawyer Thursday with aiding wealthy Americans conceal assets in Switzerland, a day after a landmark tax-evasion case settlement with UBS bank. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:54:25 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer face US tax charges in probe
A banker and a lawyer from Switzerland were indicted Thursday on fraud charges for allegedly helping rich Americans evade taxes by hiding assets in Swiss banks, including UBS AG and a smaller Zurich-based institution. Among the allegations in court documents... Sponsored Topics: United States - Switzerland - Tax avoidance and tax evasion - US - Law (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:02:11 GMT)
Attorney Accused In Attack On Neighbor Who Has Leukemia
A Lynn attorney has been charged with assault and battery in connection with a fight with his neighbor who suffers from leukemia. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:07:19 GMT)
Ex-UBS Banker, Swiss Lawyer Charged in U.S. Tax Case (Update2)
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- A former UBS AG manager and a Swiss lawyer were indicted in the U.S. and charged with helping wealthy Americans hide their assets from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:36:42 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer face US tax charges in probe
A banker and a lawyer from Switzerland were indicted Thursday on fraud charges for allegedly helping rich Americans evade taxes by hiding assets in Swiss banks, including UBS AG and a smaller Zurich-based institution. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:48:06 GMT)
Marietta lawyer gets 10 years for bilking retirees
Marietta lawyer gets 10 years for bilking retirees (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:03:06 GMT)
Ashland city attorney to examine nudity ban
ASHLAND -- The Ashland City Council will have the city attorney examine whether its ban on public nudity in parks and downtown can be expanded to include areas near schools. The council's 4-2 vote this week also directs City Attorney... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:32:54 GMT)
U.S. indicts NZB director, Swiss lawyer
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Justice Department has charged a banker and a lawyer from Switzerland with conspiring to help wealthy Americans hide assets from the IRS. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:33:36 GMT)
Lancaster County Attorney Won't Seek Re-election
Lancaster County Attorney Gary Lacey announced he will not seek re-election for another term in office. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:44:42 GMT)
Lawyer Convicted of Plan to ‘Neutralize’ Witnesses (Update3)
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Simels, a New York criminal defense lawyer, was convicted by a jury of a scheme to “eliminate” and “neutralize” federal witnesses slated to testify against one of his clients. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:45:32 GMT)
Gov. Corzine seeks release of records for Chris Christie's tenure as U.S. Attorney
Gov. Corzine seeking release of records of Chris Christie's tenure as U.S. Attorney (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:13:03 GMT)
U.S. Indicts Swiss Banker and Lawyer on Tax Charges
The Justice Department indicted a Swiss private banking executive and a Swiss lawyer on Thursday, accusing them of selling tax evasion services to wealthy clients. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:43:03 GMT)
Vermont's new US attorney sworn in
Vermont has a new U.S. attorney. Tristram Coffin of Hinesburg was sworn into office by U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy on Thursday. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:19:47 GMT)
No criminal charges for San Mateo attorney who drove into Girl Scouts
San Mateo County prosecutors have decided not to file charges against the attorney who drove his car into a group of Girl Scouts and their parents as they stood in front of a Burlingame grocery store in March. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:01:25 GMT)
Lawyer Guilty of Plot Aimed at Witnesses
A well-known New York criminal defense lawyer was convicted of plotting with a South American businessman to use bribes and violence to silence witnesses in the client’s drug-trafficking case. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:14:54 GMT)
Attorney For Levine Says Comments About Client Untrue
Louis Levine is accused of running a teenage sex house of his West Nashville home. Levine's attorney said the facts of the case have been twisted. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:17:16 GMT)
UBS Executive, Swiss Attorney Charged With Helping Americans Hide Wealth
A former UBS bank executive and a Swiss attorney were indicted Thursday on a fraud conspiracy charge for allegedly helping affluent Americans evade taxes by concealing their wealth in bank accounts named for untraceable foreign shell companies. The indictment tied Hansruedi Schumacher, who was UBS' regional market manager for its North American operation, and Matthias Rickenbach, a lawyer based ... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:15:20 GMT)
N.Y. Defense Attorney Found Guilty of Bribery, Attempted Witness Tampering
Attorney Robert Simels was convicted Thursday of 12 felony counts -- including bribery of a witness, attempted witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering -- stemming from his efforts to prevent potential witnesses from testifying against his client, a Guyanese drug smuggler. Simels was acquitted of only the least serious charge against him, making a false statement to a ... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:17:45 GMT)
Police superintendent, district attorney trade verbal jabs
There have been small cracks in the mostly polite relationship between New Orleans' top cop and its leading prosecutor before. But the hairline fractures threatened to turn into a full-blown schism this week, with District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro criticizing Superintendent Warren Riley's Police Department at a low-key forum Wednesday night and the chief responding bitterly Thursday morning. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:47:32 GMT)
Clearwater attorney takes area gang case
MANATEE — A Manatee man facing state racketeering charges will soon have a new defense attorney after an appeals court stripped him of the appointed lawyer who wanted off the case. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00:16 GMT)
Former Akron defense attorney faces conspiracy charge
Former Akron defense attorney faces conspiracy charge (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:17:02 GMT)
Texas financier 'so broke' he can't afford a lawyer
Texas financier and cricket mogul Allen Stanford is so broke he is struggling to find a lawyer. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:18:55 GMT)
Davis County Attorney: No charge against Strom; not enough evidence to show murder
FARMINGTON — Steve Strom will not be charged with murder in the 1980 death of his wife, the Davis County Attorney’s Office said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:21:14 GMT)
N.Y. Defense Attorney Found Guilty of Bribery, Attempted Witness Tampering
Attorney Robert Simels was convicted Thursday of 12 felony counts -- including bribery of a witness, attempted witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering -- stemming from his efforts to prevent potential witnesses from testifying against his client, a Guyanese drug smuggler. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:02:06 GMT)
Vermont's new U.S. attorney sworn in
BURLINGTON (AP) — Vermont has a new U.S. attorney. ... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:12:24 GMT)
Nahant neighbor battle lands attorney in court
NAHANT - Neighborhood fisticuffs landed a local attorney in District Court where Judge Joseph Jennings ordered attorney Hugh Samson to avoid contact with Eugene Canty and return to court on Sept. 24. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:30:10 GMT)
Theophanous drops case against lawyer
VICTORIAN government MP Theo Theophanous has dropped his case against the lawyer who prosecuted him for rape but wants the crown to respect the rules of parliament. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:53:00 GMT)
One-time lawyer remains silent
The one-time Calgary lawyer for fugitive murder suspect and former reality show contestant Ryan Jenkins won"t publicly call for him to turn himself in. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:56:24 GMT)
Lawyer found guilty of CBT
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ampang Sessions Court here on Friday found lawyer R. Chandrasekar guilty of criminal breach of trust involving almost RM100,0000. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:59:11 GMT)
LAWYER GUILTY OF WITNESS THREATS
The former lawyer for "Goodfellas" turncoat Henry Hill was convicted yesterday on a slew of witness-tampering charges. Robert Simels, 62, glowered as the jury handed down its guilty verdict on 12 counts of conspiring to threaten and bribe... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:30:16 GMT)
Lawyer guilty of absconding with client’s money
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 —The Ampang Sessions Court here today found lawyer R. Chandrasekar guilty of criminal breach of trust, involving almost RM100,0000. In convicting Chandrasekar, judge Noradidah Ahmad said the prosecution had proven the case beyond reasonable doubts. She fixed Aug 28 for sentencing. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:07:19 GMT)
Sterling Attorney Wins World Track Medal
Bruce McBarnette, an attorney based in Sterling, has won international acclaim in his efforts at the World Masters Track and Field Championship in Finland Aug. 4. McBarnette won the high jump event for men over the age of 50, with a jump of 6', 2.75", or 1.9 meters. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:25:20 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer accused of fraud in US investigation
THE US Justice Department has indicted a Swiss private banking executive and a Swiss lawyer, accusing them of selling tax evasion services to wealthy clients. The move opens a new front in Washington's challenge to Switzerland's tradition of bank secrecy. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:14:21 GMT)
Lawyer for accused in Tori Stafford death says client will plead not guilty
WOODSTOCK, Ont. - The lawyer for one of the two people charged in the death of eight-year-old Tori Stafford says his client will plead not guilty. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:16:00 GMT)
U.S. Indicts Swiss Bank Director, Swiss Lawyer
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a banker and a lawyer from Switzerland with conspiring to help wealthy Americans hide assets from the IRS. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:04:50 GMT)
Two years of 'terror' for lawyer and father
A criminal lawyer feared for her safety after a former gang member left a threatening note telling her father to pay a $50,000 debt after his business went into liquidation. Peter William Cleven, 46, has pleaded guilty in the High... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:10:37 GMT)
Attorney general could join plaintiffs suing Yamasaki Associates Inc.
Embattled architectural firm Yamasaki Associates Inc. of Troy could see a new plaintiff in court next week to join those seeking payment on old debts — the office of Michigan Attorney General Michael Cox. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:12:02 GMT)
Attorney general's office sues Celebration foreclosure firm
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced today that his office is suing a Celebration man for charging up-front foreclosure-rescue fees without providing any services. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:16:21 GMT)
Nevada Attorney General's Office back on Krolicki case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada state attorney general’s office is back on the criminal case against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and a top aide — at least temporarily. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:32:32 GMT)
Madison, Former Town Attorney In Payment Dispute
The former town attorney said Thursday that he will take legal action if he is not paid in full for two months of legal services rendered in April and May, the New Haven Register reported. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:51:51 GMT)
Attorney general joins county D.A. in Postmus probe
SAN BERNARDINO — The state Attorney General’s Office announced Friday, Aug. 14 it would formally associate with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office in its prosecution of former assessor William Postmus, James Erwin, Rex Gutierrez, and Gregory Eyler, according to information released by District Attorney Michael Ramos. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:16:33 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wont defend domestic partnership law
MADISON Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will not defend a state law allowing same-sex couples to form domestic partnerships. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:25:02 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Seeks Psych Exam For Sypher
The U.S. Attorney's office has requested a psychological examination for the woman charged with attempting to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:53:46 GMT)
Wis. attorney general won't defend law providing gay, lesbian couples spousal rights
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin's attorney general says he won't defend a law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits. Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Friday that a law extending legal privileges such as hospital visitation and inheritance to gay and lesbian couples is unconstitutional. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:16:03 GMT)
Local Drug-Busting Lawyer Accused Of Selling Meth
A local lawyer who worked with federal agents to bust drug dealers is being accused of conspiracy to sell drugs. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 20:29:38 GMT)
Update: Bingo hall raid in Roebuck yields $804,000, district attorney says
Gov. Bob Riley this morning congratulated Jefferson County District Attorney Brandon Falls for the Monday raid on the VFW bingo hall. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:03:23 GMT)
Lawyer For Accused In Tori Stafford Death Says Client Will Plead Not Guilty
The lawyer for one of the two people charged in the death of eight-year-old Tori Stafford says his client will plead not guilty. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:18:46 GMT)
Lawyer in BC Rail corruption case says Liberal insider worked both sides
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Emails to and from a political insider show he had a strong relationship with CN Rail, suggesting the company was pegged to win the bid to buy Crown-owned BC Rail, says a defence lawyer. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:30:00 GMT)
Lawyer guilty of criminal breach of trust
KUALA LUMPUR: A 48-year-old lawyer was found guilty by the Ampang Sessions Court yesterday of criminal breach of trust 14 years ago involving RM99,969. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:11:19 GMT)
Lawyer formally charged in accident
The Evergreen lawyer accused of running over a bicyclist and then leaving the scene admitted to law enforcement personnel he had been drinking gin and tonics throughout the day before the (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:32:32 GMT)
Ex-White Plains lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from firm
WHITE PLAINS - A Westchester County lawyer pleaded guilty today to charges that he swindled more than $40,000 from his law firm and cheated on his taxes. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:34:38 GMT)
Lawyer For Roethlisberger's Accuser Files Motion
A lawyer for the woman accusing Ben Roethlisberger of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit has filed a motion. Cal Dunlap is asking a judge to sanction the quarterback's legal team for trying to "bully" and "intimidate" Andrea McNulty into dropping her civil suit. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:41:41 GMT)
Akron former defense attorney Frank Pignatelli charged with money laundering
An antiques store that operated briefly at 10433 Clifton Blvd. in Cleveland was a front for drug dealers, prosecutors said this week. They charged former Akron defense attorney Frank Pignatelli in U.S. District Court with money laundering and accused him... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:44:42 GMT)
Tacoma lawyer arrested in marijuana investigation
Detectives say a Tacoma lawyer has been arrested for growing and dealing marijuana at his home and law office. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:59:51 GMT)
Woman's suit claims her lawyer got her pegged a terrorist
A Cook County resident who is an Iranian citizen is suing her former immigration attorney for legal malpractice and fraud, claiming she was termed a terrorist because the lawyer filed an asylum application containing false statements that she was a supporter of the Mujahedeen. Plaintiff Afrouz Kheirkhahvash came to the U.S. as a visitor in 1999, when she retained defendant Reza Baniassadi to ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:45:57 GMT)
San Bernardino County district attorney to present anti-gang strategies in D.C.
San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael A. Ramos will present his agency's anti-gang strategies to a gathering of officials (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:32:45 GMT)
Lawyer's Mortgage Argument Gets Him a Second Sanction
A New York judge has declined to vacate a $14,000 sanction against a lawyer who argued that the judgment would prevent him from obtaining a favorable mortgage modification on his home. Instead, the judge sanctioned him another $1,000 for making the "frivolous" motion. The lawyer was sued for defamation by Galasso, Langione, Catterson & LoFrumento over his representation of Anthony Galasso, who ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:01:04 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General says he won't defend domestic partnership law
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says the law is unconstitutional. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:19:59 GMT)
Nahant neighbor battle lands attorney in court
NAHANT - Neighborhood fisticuffs landed a local attorney in District Court where Judge Joseph Jennings ordered attorney Hugh Samson to avoid contact with Eugene Canty and return to court on Sept. 24. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:28:54 GMT)
Armstrong convict: Trial attorney was ineffective
Roy Thomas Chaivarlis cited numerous instances in which he said Attorney Stephanie J. McFadden should have objected to testimony. Chaivarlis said McFadden violated his constitutional rights by not allowing him to testify. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:01:58 GMT)
Lewiston attorney wins $21 million case against Cuba
LEWISTON — The local lawyer who recently won a lawsuit against Cuba on behalf of a Stockton Springs woman says the $21 million judgment is the largest single-plaintiff case of his career. David Van Dyke, an attorney with the Lewiston-based law offices of Hornblower, Lynch, Rabasco... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:08:39 GMT)
Report on death headed to Effingham state's attorney
EFFINGHAM — The report on the Mark Golden death last weekend is getting one final look before it heads to the Effingham County State’s Attorney’s office, a police detective said Friday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:16:50 GMT)
Wisconsin: Attorney General Rebuffs Gay Rights Law
The state attorney general said he would not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits, saying lawmakers went against voters’ decision not to extend such privileges. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:28:43 GMT)
Orange County Man Who Falsely Claimed to be Attorney Sentenced To Additional Two Years in Federal Prison
LawFuel.com - 22 August,2009 - SANTA ANA, California – A Newport Beach man convicted of falsely claiming to be an attorney to courts, real lawyers and paying clients has been sentenced to an additional two years in federal prison for again posing as a lawyer only days after he completed a seven-year prison term. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:36:10 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from White Plains firm
A former White Plains lawyer pleaded guilty yesterday to charges that he swindled more than $40,000 from his law firm and cheated on his taxes. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:35:57 GMT)
Ex-White Plains lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from firm
WHITE PLAINS - A Westchester County lawyer pleaded guilty today to charges that he swindled more than $40,000 from his law firm and cheated on his taxes. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:37:27 GMT)
Attorney provides downtown Sacramento site for homeless camp
A Sacramento attorney who has championed the rights of homeless people is opening his private property to campers who need a place to sleep at night. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:03:31 GMT)
TACOMA: Attorney, four others arrested in drug case
Five people, including a 54-year-old Tacoma attorney, were arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into a possible marijuana-growing and distribution operation, authorities said Friday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:15:29 GMT)
Broadnax murder trial causing Dallas County district attorney to rethink execution stance
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, who has expressed reservations about the death penalty, said the capital murder case of James Broadnax, who gunned down two men in Garland in 2008, has made him rethink his position. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:34:01 GMT)
Attorney critical of judge for tossing him from Cuadra case
Luzerne County Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. deprived convicted killer Harlow Cuadra "of the counsel of his choosing" when he disqualified attorney Demetrius Fannick from the case last March, Fannick said in a court document Friday. Fannick, who Cuadra (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:16:55 GMT)
Mumbai TV actress's lawyer denies child abuse charges
Mumbai, Aug.22 : A defence lawyer representing Mumbai-based TV actress Urvashi Dhanorkar has denied that her client is guilty of child abuse. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:54:59 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wont defend domestic partnership law
MADISON Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will not defend a state law allowing same-sex couples to form domestic partnerships. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:20:35 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wont defend domestic partnership law
MADISON Wisconsins attorney general said Friday he will not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against voters decision not to extend such privileges. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:28:51 GMT)
Mumbai TV actress's lawyer denies child abuse charges
A defence lawyer representing Urvashi Dhanorkar has denied that her client is guilty of child abuse. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:58:07 GMT)
Prominent attorney dies at 69.
Longtime Lake City attorney Dale Cason Ferguson, a former member of a number of local civic organizations, died Thursday at the age of 69. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:35:30 GMT)
Mulberry Focus Of State Attorney Investigation
The State Attorney's Office is reviewing allegations of wrongdoing involving Mulberry's government. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:08:09 GMT)
Graff jewel heist: Lawyer for waiter charged over raid claims he’s innocent
A waiter accused of pulling off Britain’s biggest jewel heist is totally innocent, his lawyer claimed yesterday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:30:15 GMT)
Attorney general sues to stop alleged scam
After hundreds of people, including several Payson residents, reported receiving an alleged mail scam, the attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:10:59 GMT)
Remy Ma - Lawyer Calls For Music Bosses To Get Tough With Violent Stars
The top lawyer who put rapper REMY MA behind bars is calling on record company executives to insert a "morality clause" in artist contracts in a bid to crack down on violence... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:23:29 GMT)
Lawyer says negotiations under way in eagle case
Associated Press - August 22, 2009 10:15 AM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The lawyer for a Northern Arapaho man who killed a bald eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance says he's working with... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:19:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Naming of lt. gov. left citizens voiceless
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson’s appointment of a lieutenant governor robbed New Yorkers of a say in choosing the person who stands second in line for the state’s top executive job, a lawyer for the state Senate minority leader told a court Tuesday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:34:05 GMT)
Prominent attorney dies at 69.
Longtime Lake City attorney Dale Cason Ferguson, a former member of a number of local civic organizations, died Thursday at the age of 69. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:43:39 GMT)
Lawyer for 2 Pakistani students expelled after detention in Britain says they were mistreated
ISLAMABAD — The lawyer for two Pakistani students who returned home Saturday after being detained in Britain during a series of terrorism raids said they were frequently strip-searched and served tainted food — a claim the British embassy rejected. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:11:49 GMT)
Lawyer warns against ‘muddling the issues’ in Balili property
SOME lawyers in Cebu City are circling their wagons around environment lawyer Benjamin Cabrido, after Capitol officials hinted in a press conference that his promotion of a materials recovery facility read more (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:53:23 GMT)
Alabama State Bar - Attorney Resources
Need help finding an attorney, or want to file a complaint. Then check out the Alabama State Bar. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 18:38:54 GMT)
South Miami begins search for new city attorney
South Miami is in the market for a new city attorney. Last week, commissioners unanimously voted to remove Luis Figueredo as city attorney. The move came on the heels of Commissioner Valerie Newman's motion to have the firm of Figueredo, Boutsis and Montalvo immediately removed as the city's legal counsel. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:46:26 GMT)
Attorney General candidate Luther Strange campaigns in Cullman
Luther Strange had a clear goal in mind when he decided to run for Alabama attorney general. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:47:41 GMT)
Attorney Honored for Volunteer Work
Six years ago, Attorney David Barbee volunteered his legal expertise to Mahoning County's Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, which represents abused and neglected children in court. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:47:53 GMT)
Attorney Honored for Volunteer Work
Six years ago, Attorney David Barbee volunteered his legal expertise to Mahoning County's Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, which represents abused and neglected children in court. Attorney Barbee says, "I didn't know anything about juvenile law really, at the time, but I just figured, well how hard can this be. I'll just answer a few questions." But for this father of four, the cases ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:56:05 GMT)
Attorney Ordered To Retrieve E-Mail From Nutt-Mustain Flap
FAYETTEVILLE — An attorney who ignored a court order in the Houston Nutt-Mitch Mustain e-mail fracas has been ordered to retrieve all the ill-gotten e-mail messages from the people to whom he sent it. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:41:14 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from White Plains firm
A former White Plains lawyer pleaded guilty yesterday to charges that he swindled more than $40,000 from his law firm and cheated on his taxes. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:36:21 GMT)
Doris Brin Walker dies at 90; radical lawyer helped acquit Angela Davis of murder
A lifelong Communist and the only woman in her Boalt Hall law school class in 1942, she was a tenacious advocate who took on many difficult cases without pay. Doris Brin Walker, a radical lawyer who fought anti-communist hysteria in the 1950s and helped clear activist Angela Davis of murder and kidnapping charges in the 1970s, died of a stroke Aug. 13 at a San Francisco hospital, her daughter, ... (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:43:33 GMT)
Attorney: Worcester must release e-mails
WORCESTER — An attorney for the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records (OOR) has ruled Worcester officials must obtain and release a series of e-mails among the three-member Board of Supervisors related to the appointment of Cesar Gambone to the Zoning Hearing Board. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:18:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Plax to hire prison consultant before 2-year term
Plaxico Burress' lawyer says a prison consultant is preparing the former Super Bowl star for life behind bars. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:49:14 GMT)
Brunswick district attorney recognized as best in Georgia
B RUNSWICK - District Attorney Stephen Kelley of the Brunswick Judicial Circuit recently was named 2009 District Attorney of the Year by the District Attorneys' Association of Georgia. read more (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:21:43 GMT)
Attorney Judith Ridgeway to address Parents Helping Parents
Norman attorney Judith A. Ridgeway will discuss the navigation of legal issues as related to juveniles, at this week's meeting of the Norman Chapter of Parents Helping Parents, set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Education Center at Norman Regional Hospital, 901 N. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:24:18 GMT)
Report on death headed to Effingham state's attorney
EFFINGHAM — The report on the Mark Golden death last weekend is getting one final look before it heads to the Effingham County State’s Attorney’s office, a police detective said Friday. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:38:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Naming of lt. gov. left citizens voiceless
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson’s appointment of a lieutenant governor robbed New Yorkers of a say in choosing the person who stands second in line for the state’s top executive job, a lawyer for the state Senate minority leader told a court Tuesday. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:40:14 GMT)
Coppell Chamber hears Texas Attorney General
Combating identity theft, protecting consumers and warning youngsters of the consequences of “sexting” are among the priorities of the Texas Attorney General’s office. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:45:24 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. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:48:45 GMT)
Homeless Forced to Move from Sacramento Attorney's Land
Sacramento police are ordering the homeless to move from a "safe ground" set up by an attorney. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:46:19 GMT)
Attorney Ordered To Retrieve E-Mail From Nutt-Mustain Flap
FAYETTEVILLE — An attorney who ignored a court order in the Houston Nutt-Mitch Mustain e-mail fracas has been ordered to retrieve all the ill-gotten e-mail messages from the people to whom he sent it. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:43:19 GMT)
Lawyer jailed for contempt
A Jackson lawyer spent last week in the Madison County jail after being held in contempt of court over failure to return a client's $98,000 in bond money. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:00:25 GMT)
Durable power of attorney keeps court at bay
Q: Dear Rick: My father is in his 80s and is starting to become a little forgetful. Because of his situation, I need to take control of his finances. A friend recommended that I hire an attorney to become the guardian over my father. I talked to an attorney and he quoted me a fee which I thought was very high. Is there anything that I can do without having to get a lawyer involved and go to court? (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:17:52 GMT)
China frees human rights lawyer arrested for tax evasion
A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer was released today after three weeks of detention and pledged to defend himself vigorously if authorities proceed with a prosecution. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:36:38 GMT)
Attorney says Crist 'taking sides' in Fathima Rifqa Bary case
FDLE investigating the Bary family in Ohio An attorney representing the mother of the 17-year-old girl who ran away from her Muslim family in Ohio and showed up in Orlando as a convert to Christianity said Florida Gov. Charlie Crist issued an "unfortunate" statement that politicized a family issue. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:24:07 GMT)
Attorney general joins county D.A. in Postmus probe
SAN BERNARDINO — The state Attorney General’s Office announced Friday, Aug. 14 it would formally associate with the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s office in its prosecution of former assessor William Postmus, James Erwin, Rex Gutierrez, and Gregory Eyler, according to information released by District Attorney Michael Ramos. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:08:45 GMT)
Zoning critics charge city attorney with conflicts
BRIDGEPORT -- The group battling officials over the city's new master plan and zoning regulations is demanding that Mayor Bill Finch remove Associate City Attorney Greg Conte from his position as (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:41:54 GMT)
Lawyer Antonio Oposa Jr: Method to his ‘madness’
It’s now official. Antonio Oposa Jr., a Filipino lawyer, isn’t crazy. Truth is, he will be among six outstanding Asians each to be honored today with a 2009 Ramon Magsaysay Award, a trophy said to be as coveted as a Nobel prize. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:51:26 GMT)
Attorney Wants Gov. Crist To Butt Out
The attorney of the parents of a teen who ran away to Florida for religious freedom says Gov. Charlie Crist is taking sides and making the case a political matter. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:39:02 GMT)
Ark. lawyer told to retrieve all copies of e-mails
A Fort Smith lawyer who obtained e-mails in defiance of a judge's order in a lawsuit involving Arkansas quarterback Mitch Mustain must track down all copies he sent to reporters and others, a judge has ruled. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:16:25 GMT)
Report: Politics kept state attorney general from pollution cases
CHICAGO — Dozens of criminal cases against polluters were not pursued because former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s administration would not refer cases to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, according to a published report today. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:24:15 GMT)
Attorney accuses Crist of politicizing custody case
ORLANDO -- The attorney representing the parents of an Ohio teen who ran away to Florida for religious freedom is now accusing Gov. Charlie Crist of politicizing the case. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:58:41 GMT)
Lawyer criticizes immigrant tent camp
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- An immigration detention center housing 3,000 people in tents in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, is designed to break down the detainees, a lawyer charges. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:53:12 GMT)
Erap faces arrest if he runs in 2010 polls, former lawyer says
The possible candidacy of former President Joseph Estrada in the 2010 presidential polls took another twist: his former lawyer says Estrada, ousted by a military-backed uprising in January 2001, will be arrested for violation of the conditional pardon granted him following his conviction of plunder in 2007. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 04:33:36 GMT)
Erap faces arrest if he runs in 2010 polls, lawyer says
The possible candidacy of former President Joseph Estrada in the 2010 presidential polls took another twist: his former lawyer says Estrada, ousted by a military-backed uprising in January 2001, will be arrested for violation of the conditional pardon granted him following his conviction of plunder in 2007. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:03:36 GMT)
EL lawyer’s hearing postponed
PROMINENT East London lawyer Lindile Nompozolo, who is fighting an interdict that aims to stop him from practising as an attorney, this week represented himself in court because he could not find a lawyer willing to act for him. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:50:12 GMT)
China rights lawyer may evade prosecution: attorney
A leading Chinese rights lawyer suddenly freed from detention may escape prosecution if he pays a fine for tax evasion allegedly committed by the group he co-founded, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:52:47 GMT)
Attorney General investigates Metro East Umpire Association fundraisers
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office is seeking information about umpire Roy Owens' baseball tournaments, which he promoted as fundraisers for a nationally known children's hospital. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:01:45 GMT)
Window of Lackawanna district attorney office shattered
Jarbola's office window smashed SCRANTON - Police are investigating the apparent vandalism of a window to District Attorney Andy Jarbola's office. An officer responded to the scene Sunday at 4:30 p.m., not long after First Assistant District Attorney Gen (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:20:14 GMT)
Live 5 News, Weather Sports, and Traffic for Charleston, SC-SC attorney general to make announcement
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's attorney general is using television and the Internet to reveal his plans for the governor's race. Attorney General Henry McMaster announced Sunday that he will make a special video announcement at 6 p.m. Monday to issue a preview. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 08:27:21 GMT)
Delaney to be sworn in as NH attorney general
Associated Press - August 24, 2009 5:05 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - New Hampshire's new attorney general is taking office. Gov. John Lynch is swearing in Michael Delaney at 10 a.m. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:17:06 GMT)
Mayor questions attorney's objectivity in labor issues
You can't have it both ways. It's either loyalty to the unions or loyalty to Oak Lawn. That's the message Mayor Dave Heilmann has sent to Paul O'Grady, an attorney with the village's newly appointed law firm who is to be chief counsel to the village on labor issues. "There is a clear and undisputable conflict between his personal interests and that of the Village of Oak Lawn," Heilmann wrote ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:21:27 GMT)
Delaney to be sworn in as NH attorney general
New Hampshire's new attorney general is taking office. Gov. John Lynch is swearing in Michael Delaney at 10 a.m. Monday. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:02:30 GMT)
Zambia: Lusaka Lawyer Presses Unza for Clients' Dues
LUSAKA lawyer Christopher Mundia has protested against the University of Zambia (Unza) Management's failure to clear terminal benefits for his clients that have been outstanding for nearly 10 years now. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:16:41 GMT)
Delaney To Be Sworn In As NH Attorney General
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) -- New Hampshire's new attorney general is taking office. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:32:37 GMT)
Democratic attorney general candidate says Hamilton should resign
The Democrat running for state attorney general called Sunday for Republican Del. Phil Hamilton to immediately resign his legislative seat in the wake of his Old Dominion University job controversy. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:50:24 GMT)
County lawyer to speak to council
Is the county trying to scare the city straight about Site 41? A lawyer for Simcoe County will speak to Barrie councillors tonight about the controversial Tiny Township landfill site.[...] (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:07:26 GMT)
Lawyer: Naming of lt. gov. left citizens voiceless
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson’s appointment of a lieutenant governor robbed New Yorkers of a say in choosing the person who stands second in line for the state’s top executive job, a lawyer for the state Senate minority leader told a court Tuesday. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:24:34 GMT)
N.H. Attorney General Swearing In Today
New Hampshire's new attorney general will officially take office this morning. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:33:21 GMT)
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