Attorney News Aug 2009
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Murder accused attacks his lawyer
A man accused of killing retired Austrian soccer player Peter Burgstaller has turned on his lawyer during proceedings in the Durban High Court. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:57:36 GMT)
Civil Rights Defendants Going After Attorney Fees
After copious litigation, plaintiffs challenging San Francisco Bay Area transit policies as racist were beaten at a bench trial earlier this year. Then, in a move that struck some plaintiffs lawyers as uncommonly aggressive, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission asked Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Laporte to award up to $1.5 million in attorney fees. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:22:17 GMT)
Celebrity lawyer 'Mr Loophole' calls for defendants in sex cases to be given anonymity as Emmerdale actor Lewis ...
Men accused of sexual assault should be granted the same anonymity as their alleged victims according to a prominent lawyer. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:50:43 GMT)
National leadership post for U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones
Minnesota's U.S. attorney has been chosen to lead a panel of his peers that advises U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. B. Todd Jones will chair the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:54:10 GMT)
Palm Beach County Sheriff endorses Sen. Aronberg for attorney general
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw this morning announced he would endorse Senator Dave Aronberg for state attorney general. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:01:22 GMT)
Minnesota's U.S. Attorney appointed to key advisory role
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has tapped Minnesota's U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones for a powerful position within the Department of Justice. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:11:35 GMT)
US sends Guantanamo detainee to Afghanistan-lawyer
Source: Reuters (Adds lawyer comments, background) By Jeremy Pelofsky WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday released a detainee from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and sent ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:36:06 GMT)
Lawyer quits local murder case because of legal aid
A Toronto lawyer has asked to be removed from a local murder case because of the paltry rates paid by the Ontario Legal Aid plan. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:41:08 GMT)
Aide at center of scandal involving ex-Ohio attorney general pleads guilty to theft in office
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A top aide to former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded guilty to theft in office, unauthorized use of state property and other charges. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:42:34 GMT)
Sussex County Doctor-Lawyer Softball Game
Come out to Skylands Park on Sunday, August 30th at 3 pm for the Doctor-Lawyer Softball Game! The Sussex County Doctor-Lawyer Softball game has been played for the past 26 years to benefit United Way and its' partner agencies. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:56:20 GMT)
Lawyer Released, Assistant 'Missing'
Chinese authorities release a well-known rights lawyer, but his assistant's whereabouts remain unknown. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:56:40 GMT)
Scottsdale council to appoint interim city attorney
The Scottsdale City Council will appoint an interim city attorney Tuesday. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:58:14 GMT)
RAW DATA: Attorney General Appoints Prosecutor to Probe CIA
The following is a prepared statement from Attorney General Eric Holder announcing the appointment of a prosecutor to investigate the alleged abuse of terror suspects at the hands of CIA interrogators. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:37:40 GMT)
Lawyer in Saratoga Springs arrested in theft of $400K
A lawyer practicing in Saratoga Springs was arrested this morning on grand larceny charges after a police investigation into the theft of $400,000 for the sale of real estate in the lawyer's title insurance and closing services company. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:21:35 GMT)
Live 5 News, Weather Sports, and Traffic for Charleston, SC-SC attorney general announces run for governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina's Republican attorney general says in announcing his run for governor that he understands scandals have made voters distrustful of government. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:27:05 GMT)
Attorney General Appointing Prosecutor In CIA Interrogations
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. today opened a preliminary investigation into whether some CIA operatives broke the law in their coercive interrogations of suspected terrorists in the years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks -- prompting sharp criticism from both the right and the left. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:29:59 GMT)
Senior CPS lawyer, Sarfwaz Ibrahim, arrested on corruption charges
A senior Crown Prosecution Service lawyer has been arrested and charged in a corruption investigation. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:48:08 GMT)
Dunbar Village defense attorney calls savage gang rape 'horrific'
In opening statements this morning, an attorney for a 20-year-old charged in the savage attack on a Dunbar Village woman and her son acknowledged he had sexual contact with the mother that night but urged jurors to carefully consider each of the many crimes Tommy Poindexter is accused of. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:34:59 GMT)
Federal investigation of former city attorney and his wife dropped, lawyer says
An attorney for Rocky Delgadillo says a U.S. attorney's office inquiry into Michelle Delgadillo's business dealings is over and no charges are being filed against the couple. A private attorney who represents former Los Angeles City Atty. Rocky Delgadillo said today that a federal probe into the business dealings of Delgadillo's wife has ended without charges being filed. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:08:34 GMT)
Corbin sues his first defense lawyer, private detective
Nassau County Legis. Roger Corbin filed a $10-million civil suit Monday against both his first lawyer in his federal criminal case and a private detective he hired for his defense. The suit filed in State Supreme Court in Minolea names as defendants Corbin's initial lawyer, David Bythewood of Mineola, and private detective Jay Salpeter, best known for working to help free Martin Tankleff , the ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:47:15 GMT)
Ohio: Guilty Plea by Ex-Aide to Attorney General
A top aide to former Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded guilty to theft in office, unauthorized use of state property and other charges. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:46:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Police twisted Jackson doc's words
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's personal doctor says police have twisted his client's account of the singer's last hours. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:01:12 GMT)
Attorney picked to fill Huber Heights council seat
Attorney picked to fill Huber Heights council seat (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:01:13 GMT)
CU Attorney Argues Against Prof's Reinstatement
A University of Colorado attorney has urged a judge to reject fired professor Ward Churchill's latest move to get his job back. Churchill in July asked Denver District Judge Larry Naves to reconsider his ruling against reinstating him as a professor at CU-Boulder. He noted that a jury decided the CU regents wrongly fired him for plagiarism. But university attorney Patrick O'Rourke said in a ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:02:35 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws as counsel after client changes pleas
NEW?GLASGOW?– A breakdown in communications with his client Monday prompted legal aid lawyer Doug Lloy to withdraw as James Everett Tucker’s representation. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:11:19 GMT)
Police twisted MJ doctor's words- lawyer
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's personal doctor says police have twisted his client's account. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:26:55 GMT)
CU attorney argues against Churchill's reinstatement
BOULDER (AP) - A University of Colorado attorney has urged a judge to reject fired Professor Ward Churchill's latest move to get his job back. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:36:01 GMT)
Lawyer on trial, accused of giving bribes
A Houston personal injury lawyer sat in court as the defendant Monday, accused of paying $3 million in cash, BMWs, trips, even spa treatments and “gentleman's entertainment“ to secure a $34 million settlement for hundreds of clients with silicosis. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:57:38 GMT)
A Candid Conversation With Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales this month began his tenure as a visiting professor at Texas Tech University. His first class is "Contemporary Issues in the Executive Branch," and when it comes to his students, all topics are open for discussion, he says. Texas Lawyer's John Council interviewed Gonzales about a wide range of topics: the so-called "torture memo," his controversial ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:39:25 GMT)
Lawyer accused of stealing mortgage money
BALLSTON SPA - A Saratoga Springs lawyer is facing a pair of felony grand larceny charges because, police say, he stole more than $400,000 that clients gave him to pay off their mortgages. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:41:56 GMT)
Defendant gets more time to hire a lawyer
A Lisbon man charged with murder for hitting and killing a man in Norwich will have more time to hire a lawyer before his case moves forward. Kevin S. Bialowas, 45, with a last known address of 96 Bundy Hill Road in Lisbon, made his first appearance Monday in New London’s Part A court before Judge Susan B. Handy. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:52:53 GMT)
A Candid Conversation With Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales this month began his tenure as a visiting professor at Texas Tech University. His first class is "Contemporary Issues in the Executive Branch," and when it comes to his students, all topics are open for discussion, he says. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:02:18 GMT)
Towson's Clewell 'Bud' Howell Jr., retired lawyer, dies at 79
Retired lawyer, computer enthusiast was 79 Clewell "Bud" Howell Jr., a retired lawyer and computer enthusiast, died Aug. 18 of emphysema at his Towson home. He was 79. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:52:33 GMT)
CORONER ADMONISHES LAWYER FOR BEING ROUGH
SHAH ALAM, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas today reminded lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who is acting for Teoh Beng Hock's family, not to be too rough when questioning witnesses during the inquest proceedings. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:16:33 GMT)
Lawyer charged in driving dispute
By John Harbin Times-News Staff Writer A trial lawyer who practices in Henderson County was charged in a criminal summons with pulling a gun on another motorist in a roadside confrontation in downtown Hendersonville. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:18:42 GMT)
Doctor's lawyer responds to Jackson 'homicide' reports
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's embattled physician Dr. Conrad Murray has responded to reports the Los Angeles Coroner will rule Jackson's death a homicide - insisting many of the 'facts' are simply "police theory". (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:26:02 GMT)
Coroner Admonishes Lawyer For Being Rough
SHAH ALAM, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas on Tuesday reminded lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who is acting for Teoh Beng Hock's family, not to be too rough when questioning witnesses during the inquest proceedings. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:40:10 GMT)
County Attorney Says Dogs Are Allowed At Outside Restaurant Patios
Wake County's county attorney says a review of county laws does not ban dogs from outside dining areas at restaurants. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:00:50 GMT)
Ledyard Candidate, Paralegal Take Dispute To Attorney General
Ledyard - Both sides in a complaint filed last week - the paralegal who filed it and the Town Council candidate she claims harassed her - sent dueling letters to the state Attorney General's office decrying the actions of the other. Robert Burns, a resident who is running for the council, sent an e-mail to Attorney General Richard Blumenthal's office on Friday asking him to charge the paralegal ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:10:41 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. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:03:30 GMT)
CU attorney argues against prof's reinstatement
A University of Colorado attorney has urged a judge to reject fired professor Ward Churchill's latest move to get his job back. Churchill in July asked Denver District Judge Larry Naves to reconsider his ruling against reinstating him as a professor at CU-Boulder. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:26:05 GMT)
Illinois Attorney General wants receiver for metro-east cemeteries, cites fraud
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a civil lawsuit Monday seeking a judge's permission to hand over to a receiver control of two metro-east cemeteries whose owners it accuses of defrauding consumers. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:36:46 GMT)
Uganda: Family Told Me to Quit Kajubi Case - Lawyer
Kampala — CITY lawyer Caleb Alaka has said he withdrew from representing Kato Kajubi, the man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy in Masaka, due to "family and other moral pressures". (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:56:23 GMT)
Indiana Lawyer Facing Embezzlement Charges Found Dead
DYER, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say a northwestern Indiana lawyer was found dead inside his home on the day his trial was to have started on charges he embezzled millions of dollars from clients. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:30:47 GMT)
Kansas Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Protect Local Hospital
Attorney General Steve Six filed a lawsuit against a not-for-profit hospital corporation St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Inc., its individual directors and Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC) its corporate parent. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:39:00 GMT)
Ind. Lawyer Facing Embezzlement Charges Found Dead
Authorities say a northwestern Indiana lawyer was found dead inside his home on the day his trial was to have started on charges he embezzled millions of dollars from clients. The Lake County, Ind., coroner's office ruled that the death of William Crabtree II was not a homicide but that the cause remained under investigation. Crabtree was indicted last October on federal charges that he stole ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:07:17 GMT)
No charges against wife of ex-LA city attorney
A lawyer for former Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says a federal investigation of his wife's business dealings has ended and no charges were filed. Michelle Delgadillo was a consultant for two companies that did work with the city from 1993 to... Sponsored Topics: Los Angeles - Los Angeles City Attorney - California - United States - Counties (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:08:17 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi
The conditions of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said Tuesday. Myanmar's military government has not responded to Suu Kyi's... Sponsored Topics: Myanmar - Aung San Suu Kyi - Burma - House arrest - Suu Kyi (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:52:11 GMT)
Dayton lawyer starts own firm
A long-time lawyer at one of the area’s top firms is branching out on his own. Gregory Page, formerly of Pickrel, Schaeffer and Ebeling, is opening his own practice in a 1,200- square-foot office at 325 N. Main St. in Springboro. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:04:14 GMT)
Los Angeles city attorney plans to use anti-gang tactic to crackdown on taggers
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles city attorney wants to apply a technique used against gangs to stop graffiti vandals — arresting them for simply hanging out together. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:09:22 GMT)
Feds Say Lawyer Took Bribe to Encourage Client to Lie in Immigration Case
A California lawyer who allegedly agreed to accept more than $100,000 in bribes in exchange for coaching his client to lie to a grand jury investigating immigration fraud has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges. Federal prosecutors allege that Alfred Villalobos coerced an attorney who represents the target of an immigration fraud investigation to bribe him in exchange for a promise ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:22:17 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi
The conditions of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:42:42 GMT)
L.A. City Attorney Plans Crackdown On Taggers
The Los Angeles city attorney wants to apply a technique used against gangs to stop graffiti vandals -- arresting them for simply hanging out together. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich says he's looking into legal strategies that would permit the city to prevent suspected taggers from congregating. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:44:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Man accused of shooting coach not competent to stand trial
Accused murderer Mark Becker has a mental disorder that prevents him from understanding the charge against him or from aiding in his own defense, his lawyer said today in court documents. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:27:28 GMT)
Attorney: Becker Not Competent To Stand Trial
An attorney for the man accused of killing of a popular Iowa high school football coach has filed court documents saying her client is not competent to stand trial. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:31:21 GMT)
Fake Kalwitz memo played key role in dispute, attorney says
The Milwaukee police union's attorney said a 1999 memo from then-Common Council President John Kalwitz was crucial in the union's fight to force taxpayers to pay for most of a new pension computer, estimated to run up to $27 million. What attorney Jon Cermele said he didn't know in 2004 was that the Kalwitz memo was a fake, made up by the union's then-president Bradley DeBraska, just weeks ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:03:24 GMT)
Attorney: Alleged Iowa coach shooter incompetent
The defense attorney for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach in June says her client suffers from hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:19:50 GMT)
Ontario teen killer to appeal life sentence: Lawyer
The family of the girl who coaxed her boyfriend to kill Stephanie Rengel will likely file an appeal, a paralegal for the girl's lawyer confirmed Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:38:18 GMT)
Politics blog: Doyle picks Madison attorney Pines to represent state in domestic partner lawsuit
Gov. Jim Doyle reached out to a loyal ally today in naming the attorney to defend the state against a legal challenge to its benefits registry for same-sex couples. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:54:44 GMT)
Tacoma lawyer busted for pot: It was small-time
Associated Press - August 25, 2009 4:05 PM ET TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - A Tacoma lawyer arrested last week for investigation of growing and dealing pot from his law office says his operation was... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:10:09 GMT)
Attorney Lester Pines picked to defend state in domestic partner challenge
Madison attorney Lester Pines was appointed Tuesday by Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle to defend the state in a challenge to the state's domestic partner registry. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:11:43 GMT)
Tacoma lawyer busted for pot: It was small-time
A Tacoma lawyer arrested last week for investigation of growing and dealing pot from his law office says his operation was small-time. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:20:32 GMT)
Alleged Iowa coach shooter incompetent, lawyer says
DES MOINES, Iowa - The defence lawyer for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach in June says her client suffers from hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:02:18 GMT)
Illinois Attorney General wants receiver for troubled cemeteries
EDWARDSVILLE - Attorneys for the Illinois attorney general's office want a judge to appoint a receiver to manage the affairs of troubled cemeteries in Belleville and Edwardsville. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:17:26 GMT)
Tran to be deported on Monday: lawyer
An alleged Calgary gangster who has been fighting his deportation from Canada for five years is booked on a flight to Vietnam on Monday, said his lawyer. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:20:20 GMT)
State attorney subpoenas Riviera Beach Police for records of overtime assignments
The state attorney's office issued subpoenas Tuesday to the Riviera Beach Police Department for records related to police overtime assignments, city spokeswoman Rose Anne Brown said. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:16:01 GMT)
Judge: Reinstate attorney to state pension system
A private attorney whose state pension was revoked last year after the state comptroller's office determined he didn't qualify for the benefit must be reinstated to the state retirement system, a State Supreme Court justice has ruled. The decision also orders the state to restore the $106,702 annual pension Albert D'Agostino had been collecting, saying he had been deprived of his constitutional ... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:32:05 GMT)
Burma lawyer: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi
The conditions of Burma democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:26:26 GMT)
Attorney: Alleged shooter of Iowa coach incompetent to stand trial
A man accused of fatally shooting a popular Iowa high school football coach suffers from hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial, his attorney said in court documents filed Tuesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:31:17 GMT)
Attorney General announces cartel bust
California's attorney general and the Imperial County District Attorney will file charges against more than a dozen members of a drug cartel that may have had operations in the Inland Empire, officials at the attorney general's office said. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:08:57 GMT)
Jackson: Sister, Doctor’s Lawyer Disagree on Homicide Allegation
Barely 24 hours after a coroner report said Michael Jackson’s death was homicide, the sister to the dead pop star, La Toya has said that her brother was murdered even as the lawyer to the doctor described the allegation as unsubstantiated. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:36:00 GMT)
Coming Wednesday: George Talbot on the 2010 attorney general's race
(Press-Register file)Attorney General Troy King. It may not get the attention of the 2010 governor's race, but the Republican primary for Alabama attorney general is shaping up as a fierce political fight. What happens when the gloves come off between... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 01:54:43 GMT)
Myanmar lawyer: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi
The conditions of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:23:13 GMT)
Drop Inglis charges, lawyer says
Violence charges against NRL star Greg Inglis should never have been laid, and should be withdrawn immediately, his lawyer told Sunshine Magistrates Court on Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:07:00 GMT)
Former city attorney fills HMP&L spot
Former city attorney Randall Redding was unanimously approved Tuesday as the newest member of the Henderson Municipal Power & Light board. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:07:29 GMT)
Drop charges against Inglis: lawyer
Violence charges against NRL star Greg Inglis should never have been laid and should be withdrawn immediately, his lawyer has said. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:28:30 GMT)
Did Bank of America Waive Attorney-Client Privilege in Merrill Bonus Flap?
The Am Law Daily takes a closer look at this week's developments in the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch bonus case, including the issue of how close Bank of America came to waiving attorney-client privilege in asserting -- to the Securities and Exchange Commission -- that the two banks relied completely on their outside counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Shearman & Sterling in drafting ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:38:58 GMT)
Attorney: Alleged coach's shooter incompetent
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The defense attorney for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach in June says her client suffers from hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:05:45 GMT)
Pal held in smothering of retired attorney
2nd man charged in smothering death of man in unincorporated Bartlett Retired attorney Carl Kuhn was 82 when he died at home, so no one doubted his sons when they said for public consumption that he had died of natural causes. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:35:45 GMT)
Trib: Sanctions Sought Against Attorney In Roethlisberger Suit
The civil lawsuit against Ben Roethlisberger takes another turn with sanctions sought against a woman's attorney. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:36:14 GMT)
Feds Say Lawyer Took Bribe to Encourage Client to Lie in Immigration Case
A California lawyer who allegedly agreed to accept more than $100,000 in bribes in exchange for coaching his client to lie to a grand jury investigating immigration fraud has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:02:21 GMT)
Did Bank of America Waive Attorney-Client Privilege in Merrill Bonus Flap?
The Am Law Daily takes a closer look at this week's developments in the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch bonus case, including the issue of how close Bank of America came to waiving attorney-client privilege in asserting -- to the Securities and Exchange Commission -- that the two banks relied completely on their outside counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Shearman & Sterling in drafting ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:02:21 GMT)
Attorney for troubled metro-east cemeteries denies fraud
An attorney for the owner of two metro-east cemeteries said Tuesday that the Illinois Attorney General's accusations of fraud, filed Monday in Madison County Circuit Court, are not true. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:04:39 GMT)
APOSTASY CLIENT KIDNAPPING CASE: REMAND ORDER ON LAWYER VALID
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Court of Appeal here today ruled that a remand order against a lawyer who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:14:24 GMT)
Asst. U.S. Attorney resigns amid loan controversy with Christie
TRENTON -- The acting first assistant United States attorney resigned Monday, a week after her financial relationship with former boss Chris Christie suddenly hampered the Republican candidate's campaign for governor. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:16:02 GMT)
Apostasy client kidnapping case: Remand order on lawyer valid
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here on Wednesday ruled that a remand order against a lawyer who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:47:39 GMT)
Ex-colleague of Christie quits U.S. attorney post
The acting first assistant United States attorney resigned Tuesday, a week after her financial relationship with former boss Chris Christie suddenly hampered the Republican candidate's campaign for governor. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:14:14 GMT)
Lawyer killed for his guns by man he was helping, DuPage officials say
Attorney Carl W. Kuhn represented Terry Bratcher on several traffic offenses in DuPage County, then later paid him to repair his cars and do chores around his home in rural Bartlett. Bratcher responded to the help by smothering the 82-year-old Kuhn in his home as part of a plan to steal the lawyer's extensive gun collection, DuPage County authorities said Tuesday as Bratcher appeared in court ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:29:03 GMT)
Lawyer says Becker isn’t fit to stand trial
Alleged murderer Mark Becker of Parkersburg suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and is unfit to stand trial right now, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:31:37 GMT)
District attorney's office: Retirement board violated meeting law
The Essex Regional Retirement Board violated state law on at least two counts when it met on July 27, Assistant District Attorney Charles Grimes has determined. In a letter last week addressed to Timothy Bassett, executive director of the retirement board, Bassett was informed notice of the meeting had not been posted 48 hours prior to it being held, as required by the state's Open Meeting Law ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:15:39 GMT)
Let Miami Personal Injury Lawyer Represent You
Personal injury lawsuits continue to increase and there a lots of claim that are pending in the courtrooms. If you are a victim of personal injury caused by another person, then it is necessary for you to seek immediate help from a Miami personal injury lawyer. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:25:11 GMT)
ICTR/Nshogoza - Nshogoza - Rwandan Lawyer Convicted for Contempt of UN Court Appeals
A Rwandan lawyer convicted last month for contempt of court before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) has appealed his judgement, reports Hirondelle Agency. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:40:38 GMT)
Uganda: Kisoro Bank Robbery - State Attorney Arrested
Police in Mbarara District have arrested the state attorney of Kisoro District in connection with the recent bank robbery at Stanbic Bank Kisoro branch, Daily Monitor has learnt. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:56:31 GMT)
Apostasy-kidnapping case: Remand order on lawyer valid
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 – The Court of Appeal here today ruled that a remand order against a lawyer who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. Justice Datuk Md Raus Shariff who presided over the hearing with Justices Datuk Sulong Mat Jeraie and Datuk Ahmad Ma’arop said they were unanimous in their decision that the High ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:01:30 GMT)
Africa: Jackson - Sister, Doctor's Lawyer Disagree on Homicide Allegation
Lagos — Barely 24 hours after a coroner report said Michael Jackson's death was homicide, the sister to the dead pop star, La Toya has said that her brother was murdered even as the lawyer to the doctor described the allegation as unsubstantiated. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:28:48 GMT)
Big Ben Seeks Sanctions Against Accuser's Attorney
Ben Roethlisberger is continuing to fight back against a sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by seeking sanctions against his accuser's attorney. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:54:04 GMT)
Dr Conrad Murray's lawyer responds to coroner's report revelations about Michael
The lawyer representing Michael Jackson's physician Dr Conrad Murray has spoken out to clarify information contained in a search warrant covering the singer's final hours. "Much of what was in the search warrant affidavit is factual. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:44:00 GMT)
Chadbourne to Open in Northern California With Yahoo IP Lawyer
New York's Chadbourne & Parke is swooping into Northern California with the hire of a Yahoo in-house IP lawyer in Silicon Valley. Duane Valz, associate general counsel of global patents, will be joining the firm next month as it makes its first foray into the Bay Area. Valz said it was still unclear where Chadbourne's new office would be located: San Francisco or Silicon Valley. The move comes ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:37:16 GMT)
Kehoe’s attorney requests mock jury panel in murder trial
Independence - The attorney for Michelle Kehoe has asked a judge to consider assembling a mock jury panel to assess whether her client could receive a fair trial in Buchanan County. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:42:28 GMT)
West Palm Beach attorney Clark Cone charged with stealing from clients
A West Palm Beach attorney, who followed his revered father into the legal profession, has been charged with bilking clients out of at least $600,000. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:51:35 GMT)
Scottsdale City Council rejects major's pick for interim city attorney
Scottsdale Council rejected lawyer Mayor Jim Lane recommended to fill the city attorney's post temporarily. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:58:04 GMT)
UPDATE: Lawyer in case of shooting death of teen: ’What would you do?’
A lawyer defending a Hubbard Township couple charged in the shooting death of a teen has a question for everyone else. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:18:57 GMT)
Asst. U.S. Attorney resigns amid loan controversy with Christie
TRENTON -- The acting first assistant United States attorney resigned Monday, a week after her financial relationship with former boss Chris Christie suddenly hampered the Republican candidate's campaign for governor. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:30:44 GMT)
Joe Kelly Plans to Run for Lancaster County Attorney
Chief Deputy Lancaster County Attorney Joe Kelly announced his plans to run for county attorney Wednesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:35:03 GMT)
'Survivor' winner remains in Mass. jail after hearing; lawyer threatens legal action
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - A lawyer for "Survivor" winner Richard Hatch is threatening to go to court if her client is not released soon from a Massachusetts county jail. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:42:03 GMT)
Quinn names RFK's son, former U.S. attorney to UI board
CHICAGO (AP) – Gov. Pat Quinn on Wednesday appointed a son of the late Robert F. Kennedy to the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. And he named a former U.S. attorney who now is chief counsel for investigations for Boeing to the board. Quinn's office confirmed Chicago businessman Christopher Kennedy's appointment in advance of a Wednesday afternoon news conference where Quinn is expected ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:00:48 GMT)
Sansom's attorney files for dismissal of official misconduct, perjury charges
An attorney for former House Speaker Ray Sansom has filed a second motion seeking dismissal of the official misconduct and perjury charges against the Destin Republican, arguing that he was not responsible for alleged misappropriation of $6 million for an airport hangar project. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:11:02 GMT)
New Lawyer For Accused Denison Killer
The man charged with raping and killing a college coed and sexually assaulting two other women near the University of Nevada, Reno has a new lawyer. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:26:33 GMT)
Atlanta rigged airport contract, lawyer contends
Atlanta rigged airport contract, lawyer contends (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:04:14 GMT)
Joe Kelly launches Lancaster County Attorney campaign
Prosecutor Joe Kelly, who has more than 24 years of experience in the Lancaster County Attorney's office, wants to succeed his boss, Gary Lacey. "I am running to make this a safer and better place to live," Kelly said Wednesday morning. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:41:58 GMT)
‘Remand order against lawyer valid’
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here ruled that a remand order against a lawyer, who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:57:41 GMT)
Lawyer for Harrah's employees moves to dismiss case regarding Steelers QB Roethlisberger
The Harrah’s worker who claims Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger raped her and management covered it up sent e-mails to the security chief saying Roethlisberger was “so effing hot” and joked of carrying “Big Ben’s baby,” a lawyer for the Harrah’s employees said Wednesday in a motion to dismiss the case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:03:59 GMT)
Court upholds detention of missing client's lawyer
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has upheld the detention of a lawyer by police 11 years ago to obtain information on the whereabouts of his client. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:07:56 GMT)
Charges may be tough in Jenkins case: lawyer
Vancouver lawyer says it may be difficult for Canadian authorities to file charges in connection with the Ryan Jenkins case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:51:45 GMT)
State Attorney General's office responds to $750M lawsuit
The state Attorney General's office is speaking out after a $750 million lawsuit was filed against a state agency. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:42:45 GMT)
District attorney considers litigation
Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos has put the Cameron County Commissioners’ Court on notice that he may consider taking legal action against it because of its request to reduce his budget. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:55:50 GMT)
Monmouth freeholders likely to name Bazer as lead attorney
Andrea I. Bazer is poised to replace Malcolm V. Carton as the Monmouth County government's lead attorney, a powerful post that oversees assignments of millions of dollars in case work to 20 county lawyers. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:56:27 GMT)
Dato R. Ganesan was dishonest with regard to the time he ceased practice as a lawyer
The Malaysian Bar Council Press Release confirms that Dato’ R. Ganesan was dishonest with regard to the time he ceased practice as a lawyer. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:27:12 GMT)
3rd Circuit Says Lawyer's Plea Deal Properly Denied for Lack of Contrition
A federal appeals court has upheld denial of the benefit of a plea bargain to a lawyer-defendant who kept downplaying his responsibility for the crime. Jonathan Saint Preux, a former New Jersey solo, was sentenced to 57 months for submitting false immigration documents, 11 more months than the most he would have received under the plea deal. Saint Preux elected to plead guilty in return for the ... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:38:52 GMT)
Lacson mulls raps vs Mancao lawyer
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is considering filing criminal and administrative charges against a lawyer, who alleged that he ordered the killing of a well-known publicist in 2000. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:39:57 GMT)
Local attorney jailed
Local attorney David Duncan is in custody in the Randall County jail Wednesday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:40:48 GMT)
Attorney in Aurora motel cases: Tax issues should be civil, not criminal
The attorney representing Dean Inman -- who oversees operations at five Aurora Avenue North motels, which police say are plagued by criminal activity -- said he is shocked his client has been charged with tax violations. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:57:22 GMT)
Lawyer for state police trooper seeks dismissal of suit
A federal wrongful death lawsuit against a state police trooper leaves out crucial details and contains errors and at least one lie, his lawyer said in a request to dismiss the case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:02:47 GMT)
Lacson may file raps vs ‘malicious’ lawyer
(UPDATE) Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is considering filing criminal and administrative charges against the lawyer who pointed to him as the one who allegedly ordered the 2000 murder of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:09:58 GMT)
Drazkowski's complaint against Wabasha attorney dismissed
ST. PAUL -- State Rep. Steve Drazkowski is vowing to appeal a state official's decision dismissing an ethics complaint against Wabasha County Attorney James Nordstrom. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:20:30 GMT)
Local news: Lawyer to be tried in filing false reports
An Oakland County lawyer was arraigned Wednesday on federal charges of filing phony reports while doing background checks as a contract employee for the Department of Homeland Security. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:28:20 GMT)
Coleman attorney became involved in case within hours of murders
The attorney defending Christopher Coleman said in a hearing on Wednesday that he became involved in the case within hours of the murders of Coleman's wife and sons. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:04:39 GMT)
Attorney seeks removal from homicide case
Attorney Demetrius Fannick said Wednesday a recently discovered conflict of interest will prevent him from representing accused killer Jeremy Kendricks, who is scheduled to stand trial beginning Sept. 8. Fannick filed court documents asking Luzerne Count (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:22:56 GMT)
Attorney for Kehoe asks for mock jury panel
INDEPENDENCE -- The attorney for a Coralville mother accused of killing her 2-year-old son and trying to kill her other son asked a judge Wednesday to consider assembling a mock jury panel to assess whether her client could receive a fair trial in Buchanan County. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:24:20 GMT)
Strange criticizes attorney general’s spending on lawyers
By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief MONTGOMERY | Attorney general candidate Luther Strange said Wednesday that AG Troy King, not taxpayers, should pay legal costs to deal with federal subpoenas of King’s office. Strange, a Republican, said King should reimburse the state $100,000 for “public money being used to defend King from a federal corruption probe.” (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:46:50 GMT)
Lawyer moves to dismiss Roethlisberger case
The Harrah's Lake Tahoe worker who claims Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger raped her and management covered it up sent e-mails to the security chief saying Roethlisberger was "so effing hot" and joked of carrying "Big Ben's baby," a lawyer for the Harrah's employees wrote Wednesday in a motion to dismiss the case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:47:38 GMT)
Judge issues warrant for lawyer in fraud case
LAS VEGAS -- A federal judge issued a bench warrant Monday for a former Las Vegas lawyer who failed to appear for trial on mail fraud and money laundering charges, authorities said. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:48:58 GMT)
Defense attorney again challenges competency of Brian Eklund, who is accused of killing his mother, Cynthia Bache, in ...
CHILTON The defense attorney for a man charged with killing his mother last year told a Calumet County judge Wednesday he doesnt think his client is competent to stand trial. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:25:05 GMT)
Henderson attorney suspended
The Nevada Supreme Court has suspended a Henderson attorney pending the resolution of disciplinary proceedings against him. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:26:57 GMT)
Uganda: Kajubi's Lawyer Drags Alaka to Law Council
Kampala — McDusman Kabega, a city advocate representing ritual murder suspect, Godfrey Kajubi, on Monday filed a complaint with the Law Council seeking to compel another city lawyer, Caleb Alaka, to surrender documents for his client's case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:43:45 GMT)
Vernon Attorney Charged With Using Dead Aunt's ATM Card
A Vernon attorney has been released on a promise to appear following her arrest on charges that she used her dead aunt's ATM card and bank account. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:54:30 GMT)
Sunny Deol in legal row for not paying lawyer
A local court has sought a reply from film actor Sunny Deol for not paying his lawyer the promised fee in a case pending with railway court. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:08:09 GMT)
Attorney: Gay Flaws Justify Adoption Ban
An attorney for the state of Florida defended the strict ban on gay adoption ban in appeals court on Wednesday by arguing that gay people in general exhibit higher rates of domestic violence, psychiatric disorders and breakups, reports the Daily Business Review. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:27:31 GMT)
Afghan Guantanamo detainee to sue US: lawyer
One of the youngest detainees ever incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay will sue the United States for compensation for his seven years behind bars without charge, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:33:18 GMT)
Attorney: Victim was transgender inmate
The attorney for a man who was allegedly sexually assaulted Sunday at O'ahu Community Correctional Center said the victim is a transgender inmate and that the assailant is a male corrections officer. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:09:20 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. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:22:54 GMT)
Buzbee lawyer seeks dismissal of charges for murder of Spanish Fort service station owner
"The state with all its resources and power should not be allowed to make repeated attempts to convict an individual," lawyer John Beck's motion filed Wednesday states, quoting a 1957 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:24:43 GMT)
Government ignored proof of Mohamud's ID: lawyer
The lawyer for a Canadian woman who was stranded for months in Kenya wants to know why the federal government ignored evidence that could have cleared up the confusion about her identity, weeks before she was allowed to return to Canada. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:36:00 GMT)
Attorney accused of using dead aunt's ATM card
A Vernon attorney is facing charges of forgery, larceny and theft and other charges after police say she withdrew money from her dead aunt's checking account and used her debit card at Kmart , Target and Toys "R" Us . (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:30:48 GMT)
UPDATE: Attorney Benjamin Eichholz pleads not guilty during rocky court appearance
Savannah attorney Benjamin Sheftall Eichholz on Thursday pleaded not guilty in federal court to a 77-count indictment charging him with embezzlement and money laundering from an employee pension plan. U.S. Magistrate Judge G.R. Smith allowed Eichholz to remain free without posting a monetary bond, but required that he surrender his passport and not seek a new one in condition for his release ... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:50:41 GMT)
Revocation of Lawyer's Pension Violated Due Process, Judge Says
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli improperly revoked the $106,000 annual pension of a Long Island lawyer, a judge in Albany, N.Y., has ruled in ordering the state to restore the benefit. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:52:17 GMT)
Police: Attorney Stole From Dead Aunt
A Vernon attorney is facing charges of forgery, larceny and theft and other charges after police said she withdrew money from her dead aunt's checking account. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:27:49 GMT)
Keith Barber, linked to Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison
Keith Barber, one of several defendants in a federal drug case linked to Columbus attorney Mark Shelnut, was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:11:40 GMT)
Former Charleston Attorney Dante DiTrapano Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
A former prominent attorney in Charleston is facing more time behind bars. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:05:08 GMT)
Attorney: Gay Flaws Justify Adoption Ban
A Florida state attorney defended the state's ban on adoption by gays Wednesday by arguing that gay people as a group exhibit higher rates of domestic violence, psychiatric disorders, and breakups. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:27:29 GMT)
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