Attorney News Aug 2009
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Oregon organization sues lawyer Elbert Walton
An African-American chamber of commerce in Portland, Ore., has sued St. Louis lawyer Elbert Walton Jr., accusing him of financially damaging the organization and defaming his estranged wife, former Missouri state Rep. Juanita Head Walton. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:32:26 GMT)
Eight Niger opposition members released: lawyer
Eight Niger opposition members arrested at a weekend march to protest the extension of President Mamadou Tandja's tenure have been released, their lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:44:16 GMT)
Judge upholds Greenwood attorney's firing
A state judge has upheld Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams' authority to terminate James Littleton as city attorney. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:41:10 GMT)
'OPIE AND ANTHONY' COMEDIAN SETTLES LAWSUIT WITH LAWYER
What's the matter -- chicken? A Manhattan lawyer has settled his defamation lawsuit against the "Opie and Anthony Show" host he said defamed him by calling him "stupid" and a "whore" who had sexual designs on feathered fowl. "The chicken crossed... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:47:32 GMT)
Well-known lawyer Hank Easingwood passes away
others also read... A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, Aug. 26 for Henry Easingwood, a long-time Fort Langley lawyer and the son of former Langley City mayor Reg Easingwood. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:00:34 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 19:33:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Arnold Klein "Well Aware" He's Father of Michael Jackson's Kids
Dermatologist Arnold Klein knows he's the father of Michael Jackson's two oldest kids, Prince, 12 and Paris, 11, his lawyer admits to Usmagazine.com. "There was a possibility that the two older kids could be biologically linked to Dr. Klein. And Dr. Klein was well aware," his lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, tells Us when explaining why he was present at a guardianship hearing for Jackson's children ... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:43:00 GMT)
US will pay for lawyer in Italian kidnapping trial
The Justice Department has agreed to pay for a lawyer to help a former State Department official fight Italian charges that she participated in the alleged CIA kidnapping of a suspected terrorist in 2003. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 19:51:37 GMT)
Fraud case against Las Vegas attorney reinstated
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has reinstated the federal fraud case against Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage and medical consultant Howard Awand. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:25:59 GMT)
US will pay for lawyer in Italian kidnapping trial
The Justice Department has agreed to pay for a lawyer to help a former State Department official fight Italian charges that she participated in the alleged CIA kidnapping of a suspected terrorist in 2003. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:42:13 GMT)
Joyce White Vance officially sworn in as U.S. attorney for Northern Alabama
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder attends ceremony (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:27:09 GMT)
Plea deal signals more charges in Stanford case-lawyer
A plea agreement signed by Allen Stanford's former top aide signals that more people in the wide-ranging $7 billion (4.3 billion pound) fraud case may face charges, a lawyer involved in the case said on Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:58:00 GMT)
Attorney arrested, accused of stealing $500,000 from settlements
Alexander Clark Cone stole from insurance deals, investigators say A West Palm Beach attorney has been arrested on grand theft and continuing criminal enterprise charges following a state investigation into his allegedly siphoning off almost $500,000 from his client's insurance claims settlements, Florida CFO Alex Sink said Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:15:29 GMT)
Sheriff's officials attempting to discredit deputy, attorney says
Sheriff's officials attempting to discredit deputy, attorney says (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:17:01 GMT)
Attorney General looking into pro-Arpaio group
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is investigating a campaign group that supports Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, but won’t disclose details of that inquiry. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:17:13 GMT)
Ethics group looking into lawyer hired by KACo
Robert "Bobby" Russell, the lawyer hired by the Kentucky Association of Counties to do a m (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:49:01 GMT)
Conn. Attorney General Vows to Crack Down on Tax Evaders
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is planning to “vigorously pursue” residents of the state who were among the 4,450 UBS (UBS) clients in the U.S. believed to have evaded taxes. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:08:54 GMT)
Newt Gingrich: President Obama should fire Attorney General Eric Holder
Among the president's cabinet appointments, the Attorney General is unique. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:30:01 GMT)
CURA variance may be illegal, city attorney says
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Charleston Urban Renewal Authority (or CURA) may have acted improperly -- even illegally -- in granting a zoning variance this month for a proposed Dollar General store in the East End, City Attorney Paul Ellis said Thurs... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:48:46 GMT)
Attorney General To Host Consumer Seminar At State Fair
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six schedules State Fair seminar to cover topics like identity theft and mortgage scams. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:54:46 GMT)
Lawyer fights to unmask City Hall blogger
A Winnipeg privacy lawyer is attempting to unmask the author of a controversial city hall blog — potentially ending a mystery that has surrounded Ottawa politics since 2008. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:58:47 GMT)
Group questions attorney fees for Eli Lilly settlement
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Private attorneys fees make up about a third of $22.5 million in total payments drug manufacturer Eli Lilly & Co. agreed to pay in a recent settlement with the West Virginia Attorney Generals Office.A state watchdog group has criti... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:03:06 GMT)
Hemet lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from client
Hemet lawyer Kevin Andrew Speir pleaded guilty to stealing more than $110,000 from a trust fund he oversaw for a man prosecutors said had a mental disorder. Speir's admissions came Wednesday after Deputy District Attorney Elise Farrell made her final argument for Speir's trial in Superior Court Judge Larrie R. Brainard's downtown Riverside courtroom. Brainard set an Oct. 2 sentencing date. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:33:08 GMT)
State attorney general files suit against contractor from Ross
The state attorney general's office said that a consumer protection lawsuit has been filed against William R. Lacek, a Pittsburgh-area contractor with a history of accepting pay for home improvement projects that never were completed. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:01:36 GMT)
Lawyer slams police about rape claim
THE lawyer for a woman who says she was raped by an AFL footballer has slammed Victoria Police for revealing details of a confidential settlement in the case. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:08:00 GMT)
Red-shirt lawyer asks Administrative Court to annual ISA enforcement in Bangkok
A lawyer representing the red-shirt movement filed a complaint with the Central Administrative Court, seeking a court order to annul the enforcement of the Internal Security Act in Bangkok's Dusit disrict. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:46:49 GMT)
5 years jail for lawyer guilty of CBT
KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer who was found guilty of criminal breach of trust involving almost RM100,000 was today sentenced by the Ampang Sessions Court here to five years' jail and three strokes of the rotan. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:51:14 GMT)
Lawyer To Reveal Evidence MACC Officers Tortured Witness
SHAH ALAM, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo on Friday told the inquest into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock that he would reveal in the proceedings complaints from a witness who claimed torture by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:54:45 GMT)
Joyce Vance sworn in as US attorney
BIRMINGHAM -- Joyce Vance was sworn in Thursday as the new U.S. attorney for the northern district of Alabama, promising to pursue justice without regard for politics or race. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:24:12 GMT)
Attorney will face new trial
Personal injury attorney Noel Gage joined some 200 friends and associates last year for a victory party after his federal fraud case was dismissed. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:25:27 GMT)
Attorney accused of using dead aunt's ATM card
NEW BRITAIN (AP) — 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. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:29:18 GMT)
Charges to be dropped against dead lawyer
HAMMOND -- Federal prosecutors moved Wednesday to dismiss their indictment against a former lawyer who was scheduled to go on trial this week but was found dead hours before jury selection was to begin. William Crabtree II, 46, had been accused of stealing more than $2.2 million from his clients between 2006 and 2008. He was pronounced dead at 5:07 a.m. Monday at his home in Dyer. A ... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:56:41 GMT)
Vance takes oath as US attorney in Birmingham
Joyce Vance has been sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the northern district of Alabama, promising to pursue justice without regard for politics or race. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:26:26 GMT)
Attorney general reports progress on consumer protection
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller was the guest for a special edition of 'P-I Live!' Thursday afternoon. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:05:54 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, 28 Aug 2009 12:22:56 GMT)
Accused fires lawyer
One of the two men accused of killing soccer player Peter Burgstaller, fired his lawyer. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:59:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Suspect in mayor beating has mental issues
The lawyer for the man accused of beating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says his client has a history of mental disorders, and was not on his medications at the time of the attack. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:26:11 GMT)
Crime blog: Defense attorney attacks FBI financial analyst's work in Dallas City Hall corruption case 2:20 PM
Victor Vital, attorney for Sheila Farrington Hill, dug into FBI financial analyst David Garcia's investigation, beginning with questions about how thorough it was. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:04:29 GMT)
State's attorney may testify about former secretary's accusations
McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi may be called before a judge next week to respond to claims he had a former personal secretary perform campaign duties while on county time. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:01:43 GMT)
Attorney: Meffert target of criminal probe
Associated Press - August 28, 2009 2:34 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An attorney for former New Orleans' technology chief Greg Meffert says Meffert is a target of a criminal investigation and... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:47:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Man accused of beating mayor was off medication
MILWAUKEE -- The lawyer for the man accused of beating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says his client has a history of mental disorders, and was not on his medications at the time of the attack. Anthony D. Cotton represents 20-year-old Anthony J. Peters of Milwaukee. Peters is charged with felony first-degree reckless injury and theft, and two misdemeanors. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:52:02 GMT)
Attorney: Meffert target of criminal probe
NEW ORLEANS -- An attorney for former New Orleans' technology chief Greg Meffert says Meffert is a target of a criminal investigation and should be excluded from a looming civil trial... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:00:19 GMT)
NY attorney general: Recycling industry ripped off state through containers redeeming scheme
NEW YORK — Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says New York's bottle recycling industry may have ripped off the state by millions of dollars. On Tuesday, eight men were under arrest in a scheme to illegally redeem the same bottles and cans multiple times. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:14:33 GMT)
Securities panel exits Alabama probe; Attorney General Troy King pursues it
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- An investigation of nearly $12 million in payments from Nationwide Retirement Solutions to the Alabama State Employees Association has shifted from the state Securities Commission to the attorney general. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:24:43 GMT)
Lawyer for Jackson doc: Release full autopsy now
The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor is criticizing authorities for witholding the full results of the singer's autopsy. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:30:57 GMT)
Alabama Securities panel passes insurance payments probe into attorney general
Attorney general had asked panel to delay settlement in probe (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:57:09 GMT)
The president can fire the attorney general
Obama administration spokesmen are portraying the president as unable to overrule Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to have a special prosecutor determine whether to prosecute CIA interrogators who were cleared by Department of Justice career attorneys back in 2004. “This was not something the White House allowed, this was something the AG decided,” a White House spokesman said. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:57:26 GMT)
Low cost attorney help in Pinellas
Beginning Tuesday, September 1, 2009, citizens will be able to schedule an appointment with an attorney at the Clerk's Self Help Center for affordable legal services via the Clerk's website. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:58:59 GMT)
Attorney General investigating whether Conn. taxpayers involved with offshore accounts
HARTFORD, Conn. - Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he's investigating whether any Connecticut residents are illegally evading taxes through offshore accounts. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:04:13 GMT)
Lawyer for Jackson doc: Release full autopsy now
Associated Press - August 28, 2009 4:14 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor is criticizing authorities for witholding the full results of the singer's... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:20:59 GMT)
Lawyer for Jackson doc: Release full autopsy now
The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor is criticizing authorities for withholding the full results of the singer's autopsy. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:23:41 GMT)
Lawyer seeks police info for L.A. Fitness shooting suit
The lawyer for three victims wounded in the rampage at L.A. Fitness Center in Collier by gunman George Sodini has subpoenaed information from law enforcement agencies and the gym (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:43:39 GMT)
Attorney general opens independent Jackson case
California Attorney General Jerry Brown is opening an independent investigation of several doctors whose names have come up in connection with the probe into pop star Michael Jackson's death. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:49:31 GMT)
Shrimpers protesting low prices meet with attorney general
John McCusker/The Times-PicayuneThe American Shrimp Processors Association has disputed allegations of price-fixing among processors who peel, package and distribute shrimp. After nearly two weeks of protests and strikes by south Louisiana shrimpers facing historically low shrimp prices, the state Attorney... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:39:27 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. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:08:56 GMT)
Attorney general joins FairPoint probe
AUGUSTA, Maine -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission has asked Attorney General Janet Mills to investigate allegations that tests designed to measure whether FairPoint was ready to operate the land-line phone systems in the state were faked. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:18:11 GMT)
Bell's attorney wants new bond hearing
James Bell remains in a Chatham County jail today after the vehicular homicide of 9 year old Ashley Mosley. His attorney is still fighting to get him out. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:15:14 GMT)
Attorney General closes Easy Care, Inc.
The owner of a private home health care company in Gonzales was shut down by the State Attorney General. Frustrated employees wait on their paychecks. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:42:45 GMT)
Delay on Dhinsa harassment charges not ‘nefarious,’ lawyer says
There was nothing “nefarious” about delays in filing disciplinary charges against a Hamilton police sergeant accused of sexually harassing 13 women colleagues, a police lawyer says. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:13:43 GMT)
7th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of False Claims Act Case for 'Flagrant' Attorney Misconduct
When is attorney misconduct so egregious that it warrants dismissal of the client's case? That was the question for the 7th Circuit in determining whether to uphold the dismissal of a False Claims Act case against Sallie Mae and other defendants that was thrown out for what Chicago federal district court Judge Milton Shadur described as a "virtually unbroken pattern of dilatory and irresponsible ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:38:28 GMT)
Richmond lawyer Russell Beazley Jr. dies at 90
Longtime Richmond lawyer and former substitute circuit court judge Andrew Russell Beazley Jr. was a man of many colors. “He really liked boating—actually fishing, golfing and getting in his car and driving. He could give directions to anywhere and drove to Alaska and back on his honeymoon,“ said a daughter, Janet Fosque of Onancock. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:02:24 GMT)
Democratic candidate for Va. attorney general Shannon reports plan to combat gangs
Tearing a sheet from the Republican playbook, the Democratic candidate for attorney general is promising to gang up on gangs. Del. Stephen C. Shannon of Fairfax announced a plan to curb gang violence through tougher criminal laws and school and community programs designed to disrupt gang recruiting. “Gang violence and recruitment are a top threat to public safety here in Virginia,“ Shannon, a ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:14:25 GMT)
Protesting shrimpers meet with attorney general
After nearly two weeks of protests and strikes by south Louisiana shrimpers facing historically low shrimp prices, the state attorney general's office Friday met with industry representatives who have alleged price fixing and potential mislabeling of Louisiana shrimp. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:32:30 GMT)
Charges dropped against Upshur lawyer
Misappropriation of client trust fund accounts and felony theft charges have been dropped against an Upshur County lawyer after he returned money to a client, Upshur County District Attorney Billy Byrd said Friday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
City attorney resigns
Amy Valukevich is stepping down as St. Helena’s city attorney. She will continue to serve until the city hires a replacement. Valukevich, who recently left Coombs & Dunlap, said her resignation was “a personal decision to move on to new things.” (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:20:27 GMT)
Delay on Dhinsa harassment charges not ‘nefarious,’ lawyer says
There was nothing “nefarious” about delays in filing disciplinary charges against a Hamilton police sergeant accused of sexually harassing 13 women colleagues, a police lawyer says. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:40:02 GMT)
Gary lawyer faces contempt charge
A Gary lawyer facing a one-year suspension of his law license for professional misconduct has been cited for contempt of court after making an obscene gesture to a criminal court judge Friday. Robert Holland III was allowed to withdraw from representing a client in a drug-dealing case before Lake Superior Court Judge Clarence Murray and filed a notice of lien for legal services, which the ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:20:27 GMT)
Attorney general reviewing Nationwide plan
An investigation of nearly $12 million in payments from Nationwide Retirement Solutions to the Alabama State Employees Association has shifted from the state Securities Commission to the attorney general, who can review the payments under a broader range of laws. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:25:39 GMT)
Pennington County state's attorney won't pursue open meetings complaint
Pennington County State’s Attorney Glenn Brenner has decided not to send a Rapid City Journal complaint against the Rapid City Area School District on to the state Open Meetings Commission for review. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:53:48 GMT)
DRC and U.S. Attorney agree on $15 million fraud suit settlement
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. | Earlier this month, the United States Attorney and Dynamics Research Corporation, known as DRC, corporate officials reached a settlement agreement in a False Claims... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:25:28 GMT)
Lawyer says Iraqi shoe thrower to be released
A lawyer says an Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:31:56 GMT)
Berlusconi Will Sue Nouvel Observateur and El Pais, Lawyer Says
Berlusconi also has instructed a law firm in London to research whether any articles carried in the British press were libelous, Niccolo Ghedini, Berlusconi’s lawyer, said in a telephone interview today. Italy’s La Repubblica newspaper said yesterday that it was being sued for libel by Berlusconi. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:02:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. Muntadhar al-Zeidi's act during Bush's last visit to Iraq as... Sponsored Topics: George W. Bush - Iraq - United States - Muntadhar al-Zaidi - History (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:06:58 GMT)
South Dakota: Attorney general to be sworn in
Marty J. Jackley, will be sworn in as the 30th South Dakota attorney general at noon Friday.... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:08:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:40:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:08:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Early release for Iraq shoe-tosser
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer says. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:01:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month, his lawyer said. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:01:26 GMT)
Iraqi shoe thrower to be freed Sept. 14: lawyer
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behaviour, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:53:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday.Muntadhar al-Zeidis act during Bushs last visi... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:10:20 GMT)
Assistant district attorney heads overseas with the military
On Friday a Montgomery County assistant district attorney who has fought crime locally for a decade will leave his job and head overseas to join the fight against America’s terrorist enemies. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:31:15 GMT)
Attorney Off Hook for Revealing HIV Info.
The attorney general's office says no criminal charges should be filed against a Lansing city attorney when it comes to his controversial request under the freedom of information act. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:05:49 GMT)
Experienced prosecutor joins Crown attorney's office
The newest member of the Algoma District Crown attorney's office is an experienced prosecutor who also worked on Toronto's Bay Street. Michael Varpio joined the Sault Ste. Marie based office as a full-time assistant Crown attorney at the end of July.[...] (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:07:40 GMT)
Attorney General Corbett Responds to Legislative Probe Critics
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett knows his wide-ranging legislative corruption investigation has attracted plenty of criticism. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 19:20:09 GMT)
Lockerbie bomber: Megrahi's lawyer to release dossier 'proving' his innocence
The lawyer acting for the freed Lockerbie bomber is flying to Libya to prepare for the release of a dossier of evidence "proving" his client's innocence. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:06:02 GMT)
Iraqi who threw his shoes at Bush to be freed from prison early for good behavior, lawyer says
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi journalist imprisoned for hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:17:08 GMT)
'Jesus touched their eyes,' and so does Vision Outreach Kalamazoo attorney leads international ministry dedicated to ...
In his normal line of work, Kalamazoo attorney James Vlasicak serves as an impartial mediator to help individuals and businesses settle their disputes. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:23:24 GMT)
Prominent defense lawyer is stabbed to death
Americo Delgado had represented major drug figures, including Tijuana crime boss Benjamin Arellano Felix. Police have not identified a motive. A Mexican lawyer who has represented some of the country's best-known drug suspects was stabbed to death outside his home, authorities said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:00:56 GMT)
Mohan hires attorney in hit and run
Amherst Town Supervisor Satish Mohan has hired an attorney to represent him in a hit and run case (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:28:02 GMT)
Homeowners vent foreclosure frustrations to state attorney general
POMONA - Concerned homeowners flocked to the Foreclosure Prevention Resource Fair held on Saturday at the Village Conference Center. State Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. asked to hear their stories and got an earful. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:36:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Nancy Garrido "Distraught" Following Arrest
News10 EXCLUSIVE: The lawyer for accused kidnapper Nancy Garrido told News10 exclusively Saturday that his client is scared as she sits in her cell at the El Dorado County Jail. Finally Found: Jaycee Dugard News10 Special Coverage (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:38:14 GMT)
Defense lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin killed
A lawyer for a convicted Mexican drug kingpin was found stabbed to death in his home, authorities said Saturday. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:10:37 GMT)
Defense lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin killed
TOLUCA, Mexico (AP) - A lawyer for a convicted Mexican drug kingpin was found stabbed to death in his home, authorities said Saturday. Americo Delgado was the second Mexican defense attorney for high-profile drug suspects killed in less than a month. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:44:50 GMT)
Daughter's divorce lawyer has no order
DEAR BRUCE: My daughter has been trying to get a divorce for two years. According to her, her lawyer was always getting a continuance because his office was not prepared. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:05:41 GMT)
Council to regularly review city manager and attorney
At the Aug. 11 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Michael DiVirgilio recommended the council conduct annual reviews for the city manager and city attorney after three years of no such evaluations. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:36:56 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, 30 Aug 2009 05:39:57 GMT)
Tiller shooting trial Attorney suggests unusual defense
The suspect in the killing of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense in such cases. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:45:48 GMT)
School attorney responds to parents' complaints
CHADRON, Neb. -- Chadron City Schools followed the advice of its attorney in retaining former Chadron Middle School principal Lorrie Miller for the 2009-10 year, despite receiving a number of complaints about her from parents, according to a memo made public Monday at a special end-of-the-fiscal-year board meeting. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:26:39 GMT)
Attorney denies 'Dudus' snatched by US authorities
Attorney Tom Tavares-Finson on Friday scotched a rumour that Tivoli Gardens don Christopher 'Dudus' Coke had been snatched by US authorities and taken out of the island. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:44:28 GMT)
Assistant district attorney heads overseas with the military
On Friday a Montgomery County assistant district attorney who has fought crime locally for a decade will leave his job and head overseas to join the fight against America’s terrorist enemies. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:47:23 GMT)
Tech-savvy lawyer is connected
Pittsford lawyer Nicole Black is using social networking technology to build a new type of law career. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:02:06 GMT)
Jackley to take oath as attorney general
Marty Jackley will take the oath as the new South Dakota attorney general in a ceremony this week in Sioux Falls. The swearing-in will begin at noon Friday in the Old Courthouse Museum at 200 W. Sixth St. Jackley leaves his post as U.S. attorney for South Dakota to succeed Larry Long, who is vacating his post as attorney general to become a circuit judge. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:10:43 GMT)
Melton exits race for city attorney
Greenwood attorney Floyd Melton III has withdrawn his name as a candidate for Greenwood city attorney due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Carolyn McAdams had said she planned to nominate Melton for the job. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:17:16 GMT)
City attorney resigns
Amy Valukevich is stepping down as St. Helena’s city attorney. She will continue to serve until the city hires a replacement. Valukevich, who recently left Coombs & Dunlap, said her resignation was “a personal decision to move on to new things.” (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:20:27 GMT)
Madison County state's attorney says too early to say what he'll do with $75,000 campaign fund
Madison County State's Attorney Bill Mudge says it's too early to make a decision on what he'll do with roughly $75,000 he has in his campaign fund. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:02:26 GMT)
State hires lawyer to defend domestic partnerships
MADISON A lawyer appointed by Gov. Jim Doyle to defend the states new domestic partnership registry said last week that he was confident the law giving limited spousal benefits to same-sex couples would be upheld. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:13:03 GMT)
State's Attorney asks Illinois State Police to investigate police-involved shooting
Winnebago State's Attorney Joe Bruscato asks the Illinois State Police to investigate the fatal shooting of Mark A. Barmore. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:35:40 GMT)
Mike Arroyo to skip Senate probe on ZTE-NBN mess - lawyer
First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo will not attend next week"s Senate hearing on the botched and allegedly anomalous $329.4-million national broadband network deal with Chinese firm ZTE Corp., his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:02:22 GMT)
Ex-lawyer fails to get reinstated
A FORMER lawyer, who lost his licence to practise following a criminal conviction, failed in his bid to be reinstated when he was found to have committed regulatory offences. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:43:20 GMT)
Lawyer doesn't rest his defense of notorious white-collar criminal Patrick R. Bennett
Michael D. Pinnisi is a business lawyer who believes so strongly in the sanctity of the judicial system that he's willing to defend one of Syracuse's most notorious white-collar criminals to keep it intact. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 18:14:14 GMT)
Drug cartel lawyer slain in Mexico
TOLUCA, Mexico, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Mexican authorities Sunday were investing the slaying of a lawyer whose clients included major drug cartel figures, police said. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:17:23 GMT)
MA Attorney General to rule on ballot questions
Wednesday is the deadline for Attorney General Martha Coakley to decide whether each question is eligible for the ballot. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 21:38:05 GMT)
Lawyer for alleged Calgary gangster to push for his release from custody
CALGARY — The lawyer for an alleged Calgary gangster is hoping to get a hearing in the next few days to try and free Jackie Tran from custody. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:51:30 GMT)
Ex-lawyer not reinstated
A FORMER lawyer, who lost his licence to practise following a criminal conviction, failed in his bid to be reinstated when he was found to have committed regulatory offences. Mr Kalpanath Singh, 69, was struck off the rolls in 1996 when he was jailed for three years for cheating a client of $10,000. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:58:47 GMT)
Strike: Lawyer Drags ASUU to Court
A Lagos-based lawyer, Nonso Ezika, has dragged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) before the Federal High Court in Lagos, for refusing to call off its ongoing strike action. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:21:20 GMT)
Lawyer forbidden to operate out of home in Freehold
A chapter of an ongoing controversy pitting a lawyer against her new neighbors ended Wednesday night, when the Planning Board denied her request to operate an office out of her home. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:36:16 GMT)
Attorney Says Southwest Flew With Unapproved Parts
More of Southwest Airlines' planes have reportedly flown with unauthorized parts. The Wall Street Journal reports an outside attorney for Southwest Airlines says 82 jets have been fitted with the parts - not approved by the FAA for three years. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:11:43 GMT)
Attorney general targets pharmacy profits on generics
A recent $22.5 million settlement by Eli Lilly and Co. of a state Attorney Generals Office lawsuit over the marketing of the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa might seem like small potatoes compared to offices latest litigation regarding prescription-drug pricin... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:50:33 GMT)
Attorney-General indicts 20 ex-top officials over pay rise
Two years after receiving the complaint from the National Counter Corruption, the Attorney-General has decided to indict 13 former constitution court judges, four former election commissioners, and three ex-ombudsmen on charges of malfeasance for giving themselves Bt20,000 monthly allowance. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:14:58 GMT)
Attorney general responds to legislative probe critics
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett knows his wide-ranging legislative corruption investigation has attracted plenty of criticism -- that it has gone on too long, that only Democrats have been arrested and that his expected pursuit of the Republican gubernatorial nomination next year presents a conflict of interest. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:31:50 GMT)
Homeowners tell foreclosure problems to attorney general
POMONA - Concerned homeowners flocked to the Foreclosure Prevention Resource Fair on Saturday at the Village Conference Center. State Attorney General Edmund G. "Jerry" Brown Jr. asked to hear their stories and got an earful. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:52:01 GMT)
Hlophe's lawyer says judge is free
Newly exonerated Judge John Hlophe ducked a television interview and sent his lawyer instead. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:22:56 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. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 05:40:08 GMT)
Seniors, advocates fume over attorney’s bankruptcy
Roseville attorney, senior adviser and former radio show host James Walker has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, leaving dozens of angry seniors in his wake. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:44:30 GMT)
Nigeria: Strike - Lawyer Drags ASUU to Court
Lagos — A Lagos-based lawyer, Nonso Ezika, has dragged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) before the Federal High Court in Lagos, for refusing to call off its ongoing strike action. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:01:52 GMT)
City attorney resigns
Amy Valukevich is stepping down as St. Helena’s city attorney. She will continue to serve until the city hires a replacement. Valukevich, who recently left Coombs & Dunlap, said her resignation was “a personal decision to move on to new things.” (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:35:28 GMT)
Zambia: Lusaka Lawyer Petitions Against Withdrawal of FJT Appeal
LUSAKA lawyer, Kelvin Hang'andu has petitioned the High Court to dismiss Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chalwe Mchenga's withdrawal of the notice of appeal filed by Taskforce prosecutor, Mutembo Nchito against the acquittal of former president Frederick Chiluba. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:12:30 GMT)
Attorney general offers safety tips for students and parents
RALEIGH — Attorney General Roy Cooper offered tips to help parents get their children back to school safely and ready to learn as the traditional scho ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:32:16 GMT)
Lawyer was loyal to North Baltimore
FINDLAY - Allen H. Bechtel, a longtime lawyer who practiced in Wood County's North Baltimore for 58 years, died Saturday in Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was 84. The cause of death was complications from a fall, Mr. Bechtel's daughter Barbara Swartz said. "He was definitely a small-town lawyer and did a little bit of everything," Mrs. Swartz said. "He liked practicing in a small town as much as ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:07:58 GMT)
Nigeria: Strike - Lawyer Drags ASUU to Court
Dragging ASUU,the minister of education and the minister of labour to court is the least Mr Ezika could do as a lawyer and that is really commendable since other eminent nigerians have failed to do something drastical to put an end to this shameful act called ASUU strike.Mr Ezika has done the right thing and i hope those idiots(ASUU,FG) resolve the issue before the end of this week since WAEC ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:31:19 GMT)
School attorney responds to parents' complaints
CHADRON, Neb. -- Chadron City Schools followed the advice of its attorney in retaining former Chadron Middle School principal Lorrie Miller for the 2009-10 year, despite receiving a number of complaints about her from parents, according to a memo made public Monday at a special end-of-the-fiscal-year board meeting. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:53:14 GMT)
Uganda: Kisoro State Attorney Denied Bail
The State Attorney for Kisoro District and two employees of Stanbic bank facing charges of robbery, were last Friday denied bail by the Chief Magistrate's Court in Kabale. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:12:44 GMT)
Cuyahoga commissioners delay decision on attorney for Auditor Frank Russo
Several who want to go over the auditor's books say his attorney's tactics, such as subpoenaing cell phone and tax records, are too aggressive. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:18:01 GMT)
Allen Stanford to undergo heart tests: lawyer
Allen Stanford, the Texas financier accused of a $7 billion fraud, is still hospitalized and will undergo tests to determine if there is blockage of veins or arteries in his heart, his lawyer's office, said on Monday. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:29:47 GMT)
Former attorney general Gonzales to visit Hobbs
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will visit Hobbs next month to speak at the local Hispano Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:59:12 GMT)
Attorney wants to delay Omaha CSI commander's trial
OMAHA -- An attorney for an Omaha-based crime scene investigator charged with falsifying records in a federal court case has asked the judge to briefly delay the trial. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:57:19 GMT)
Rogue Trader Ordered to Stand Trial, Lawyer Says
Jerome Kerviel, the French former trader blamed by Soci�t� G�n�rale for $7.2 billion in losses, was ordered to stand trial, his lawyer Olivier Metzner said. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:57:10 GMT)
Henkelmann named new Wood County district attorney
Gov. Jim Doyle announced today the appointment of a new Wood County district attorney. John Henkelmann will fill the vacancy left when former district attorney Todd Wolf became the Branch 3 Circuit Court judge. John Henkelmann is a longtime prosecutor with the experience to be an excellent district attorney, Doyle said in a news release. The citizens of Wood County will be very well served by ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:58:06 GMT)
Gov. Doyle Appoints New Wood County District Attorney
Governor Jim Doyle has appointed a new Wood County Distrcit Attorney. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:04:05 GMT)
Lehman Creditors Might File $1 Trillion in Claims, Lawyer Says
Aug. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. ’s creditors worldwide might file more than $1 trillion in claims against the bankrupt investment bank and likely will have trouble validating them, said Lehman’s lawyer. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:08:34 GMT)
Runaway's Lawyer Cites Terrorist Ties
An Orlando lawyer said he believes that Rifqa Bary will be murdered if a judge orders her to go back to her family in Ohio. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:21:49 GMT)
Basi-Virk defence 'fishing' by calling Kinsella as witness: Lawyer
A lawyer for B.C. Liberal Party insider Patrick Kinsella says defence lawyers in the Basi-Virk case who want to call his client as a witness are on a “fishing expedition.” (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:23:40 GMT)
Kinsella should not be cross-examined at Basi-Virk case, lawyer says
There is no evidence that Patrick Kinsella played a major role in the controversial sale of BC Rail in 2003, Kinsella's lawyer argued today in court. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:32:14 GMT)
GOP candidate Chris Christie accuses Gov. Corzine of politicizing U.S. Attorney's Office
JERSEY CITY -- New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie today accused Gov. Jon Corzine of pulling the U.S. attorney's office into an "election-year game," returning fire against the incumbent Democrat who has raised questions about his challenger's former position. Corzine... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:38:49 GMT)
Safety Lawyer Milloy works out for Lions
Veteran safety Lawyer Milloy worked out today for the Detroit Lions. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:48:43 GMT)
Attorney General: Florida Celebrates 100 Years of Sunshine
LawFuel.com - 1 September, 2009 - TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today recognized the 100th anniversary of Florida’s public records laws, noting the first public records law was enacted in August 1909. The law declared that all state, county and municipal records be open for a personal inspection of any citizen of Florida. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:48:53 GMT)
Report: Free agent Lawyer Milloy turns down Lions' offer
Allen Park -- It's clear the Lions need help at the safety position. But according to an NFL.com report, veteran free agent Lawyer Milloy won't be coming to the team's rescue. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:52:48 GMT)
Runaway's attorney alleges terrorist ties
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - An attorney for the Ohio teen who says she ran away from home because she feared punishment for converting from Islam to Christianity is alleging that the family's mosque in Ohio has ties to terrorists. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Defendant has no ties to Brown's massacre
A lawyer for James Degorski emphasized in his opening statement today in the Brown's Chicken murder trial that no physical evidence links his client to the massacre in 1993 at the Palatine fast-food restaurant. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:00:23 GMT)
Perez, Attorney To Hold Press Conference
Mayor Eddie A. Perez is holding press conference today at 5:30 p.m. at the office of his criminal defense attorney, the attorney said. "The mayor is going to make a statement but he's not going to take any questions and I'm not taking any questions," attorney Hubert Santos said. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:07:49 GMT)
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