Attorney News Sep 2009
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Ex-staff lawyer accuses Toyota USA of obstruction of justice
A former lawyer for Toyota Motor Sales USA Inc. in Torrance accused the world's biggest automaker of obstructing justice by illegally withholding or destroying documents relevant to hundreds of product-liability lawsuits against the company. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:04:19 GMT)
Sudbury attorney resigns from his practice
Attorney Michael M. Kramer, who has an office at 3 Axdell Road, has resigned from his legal practice for improper record keeping and misuse of clients' funds, according to the Board of Bar Overseers. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:54:15 GMT)
Cuyahoga commissioners, concerned about Russo's attorney's tactics, postpone approval
Marvin Fong/The Plain DealerCuyahoga County Commissioners Peter Lawson Jones, Tim Hagan and Jimmy Dimora on Monday voted to postpone approving attorney John Climaco as Auditor Frank Russo's special counsel. Jones and Hagan said Climaco has been overly aggressive, subpoenaing... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:03:01 GMT)
Attorney argues against trial in after-prom party
WINDER - An Auburn man shouldn't be tried in connection with a 2007 after-prom party where one teen died, his attorney argues, because the laws are too vague. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:05:00 GMT)
Lawyer in Brown's Chicken trial: Defendant wasn't there
Lawyer: Defendant has no ties to Brown's massacre An attorney for a man charged with killing seven workers at a Brown's Chicken restaurant hammered away at the lack of any physical evidence linking his client to the infamous crime as the long-anticipated trial began Monday. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:15:23 GMT)
Lawyer eyes cases vs Arroyo sons over US properties
A prominent activist-lawyer is eyeing at least two cases against presidential sons - Representatives Juan Miguel “Mikey" and Diosdado Ignacio “Dato" Macapagal Arroyo - over properties they acquired after being elected into office. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:17:17 GMT)
P. Baird, Phoenix attorney who argued Miranda case
Peter D. Baird, a renowned Phoenix attorney whose legacy includes the Miranda warning to notify suspects of their legal rights, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 68. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:48:34 GMT)
Delhi High Court judge resigns, will go back as lawyer
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) Justice Neeraj Kishan Kaul, who was appointed a judge of the Delhi High Court over four months back, has resigned saying he wanted to go back to practising as a lawyer. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:42:36 GMT)
Rogue Trader Ordered to Stand Trial, Lawyer Says
Jerome Kerviel, the French former trader blamed by Société Générale for close to 5 billion euros ($7.2 billion) in losses, was ordered Monday to stand trial, his lawyer, Olivier Metzner, told Reuters. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:08:00 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. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:51:18 GMT)
Lawyer seeks to quash evidence in animal cruelty case
The lawyer for a California Hot Springs woman accused of animal cruelty may file a motion to suppress evidence in the case. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:07:18 GMT)
Attorney general files suit against N.Y. locksmith firm
BOSTON -- Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office has filed a lawsuit against a locksmith company based in New York City, and its principals for allegedly operating a scheme that deceived Massachusetts consumers into believing they were contacting local locksmiths, and then charged hundreds of dollars more than the quoted price for services. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:34:50 GMT)
Former Ontario attorney general in custody after fatal crash
Former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant was in police custody Tuesday morning following a fatal crash between a car and a cyclist in Toronto Monday evening that left a 33-year-old man dead. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:38:38 GMT)
Man facing sex charges given time to find lawyer
A 21-year-old Westville man facing sexual assault charges has been given six weeks to find a lawyer before his next court appearance. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:40:49 GMT)
Ontario’s Former Attorney General in Police Custody, Globe Says
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Bryant , Ontario’s former attorney general, is in police custody following a fatal hit- and-run car accident in Toronto last night, the Globe and Mail reported on its Web site. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:23:53 GMT)
Ex-attorney general suspect in hit-and-run
TORONTO, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Toronto police were questioning the province of Ontario's former attorney general Tuesday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a cyclist. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:32:23 GMT)
Ex-Ontario Attorney General Held After Fatal Accident (Update1)
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Bryant , Ontario’s former attorney general, was taken into police custody last night after a fatal car accident involving a cyclist in Toronto, according to video from the scene aired by television station CP24. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:10:36 GMT)
Charleston lawyer charged with narcotics possession, obstructing officer
A Charleston lawyer has been arrested on charges of simple possession of narcotics and obstructing an officer.John Alderman III, 45, was stopped for running a red light at the intersection of Oakwood Road and U.S. 119 about 4 a.m. Tuesday, according to the... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:21:45 GMT)
Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley apparently first to seek nomination for Kennedy's seat
BOSTON - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley appears to be the first candidate in a special election for the Senate seat left open by the death of Edward Kennedy. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:25:50 GMT)
Casey’s Lawyer Cleared Of Ethics Charges
Jose Baez, the lawyer for representing Casey Anthony, has been cleared of ethics allegations by the Florida bar. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:04:32 GMT)
Ranieri to sign two-year deal with Roma - lawyer
Former Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri has agreed to be the new AS Roma coach and will sign a two-year deal, his lawyer told Reuters on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:12:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Adam 'Pacman' Jones close to deal with CFL team
Adam "Pacman" Jones appears to be headed north of the border to play in the CFL. Jones' lawyer says he has been in negotiations with a CFL team. Attorney Worrick Robinson told The Associated Press on Tuesday a deal could be completed by the end of the week. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:39:47 GMT)
Baltimore lawyer leaves Venable
Baltimore lawyer Sheryl Robinson Wood, who resigned from her post as a monitor for the Detroit police department in July amidst scandal, has left Venable LLP. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:44:28 GMT)
Mass. attorney general is 1st to seek Kennedy seat
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has jumped into the special election for the Senate seat left open by the death of Edward Kennedy last week. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:50:18 GMT)
Bryant, Ex-Ontario Attorney General, Charged in Cyclist’s Death
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Bryant, Ontario’s former attorney general, was charged with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle after the death of a 32-year-old cyclist in a collision in Toronto last night. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:10:29 GMT)
High-profile Phoenix attorney dies at 68
Peter Baird, a Phoenix attorney who argued several high-profile cases, has died of acute lymphatic leukemia. He was 68. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:46:48 GMT)
Bryant, Ex-Ontario Attorney General, Faces Charges (Update1)
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Bryant , Ontario’s former attorney general, was charged with criminal negligence causing death and with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, following a fatal car accident in Toronto involving a cyclist. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:10:21 GMT)
Rock Island prosecutor acting Central Illinois U.S. attorney
SPRINGFIELD – The acting U.S. attorney for the Central District of Illinois has a long history of government services and comes most recently from Rock Island. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:24:32 GMT)
Former Ontario attorney general charged in cyclist's death
A former attorney general of Canada's Ontario province was charged Tuesday in the death of a cyclist who clung to his luxury convertible as it drove away after an altercation. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:38:47 GMT)
Lawyer drops his name from mouthwash case
A Detroit-area lawyer whose bad experience with mouthwash led to a lawsuit against Procter & Gamble has removed himself as the lead plaintiff in the case. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:25:33 GMT)
Lawyer settles over NY plane crash solicitations
A New Jersey attorney accused of soliciting families of victims of a plane that crashed into a New York home too soon after the accident has settled a lawsuit with the government. The U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York says Montvale lawyer... Sponsored Topics: New York - New Jersey - United States - Society and Culture - Aviation accidents and incidents (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:14:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Conn. probe action expected to come soon
A lawyer for former Connecticut state Rep. Abraham Giles says he expects "official action" in the state's corruption probe of Giles and Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez to come Wednesday. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 23:26:29 GMT)
Lawyer: South African white man gets refugee status in Canada over fear of persecution
TORONTO (AP) — A white man from South Africa has been given refugee status in Canada after claiming persecution, his lawyer said, angering many in his home country where race remains a highly sensitive issue. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:54:26 GMT)
Ex-Toyota Lawyer Sues Automaker
Lawsuits brought by unhappy former employees are never welcome. But when a former in-house lawyer accuses a company's current and past general counsel of willfully ignoring him when he told them that the company was concealing and destroying evidence it was required to turn over to plaintiffs in lawsuits -- well, it doesn't get much uglier than that. The suit brought by Dimitrious Biller against ... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:17:40 GMT)
Mass. attorney general is 1st to seek Kennedy seat
The race for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death last week of Edward Kennedy got off to a cautious start Tuesday, despite a tight five-month election schedule that leaves little time for campaigning. By the end of the day just one major candidate — state Attorney General Martha Coakley — opted to take out nomination papers. A campaign aide declined to comment. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:29:44 GMT)
Mass. Attorney General Is 1st to Seek Kennedy Seat
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley first to pull nomination papers for Kennedy seat (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:59:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Driver in NY wrong-way crash to be exhumed
A lawyer says the body of a woman who killed herself and seven other people by driving a minivan the wrong way on a New York parkway and crashing into an SUV will be exhumed for testing in an attempt to counter findings that she was drunk. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:04:32 GMT)
Lawyer: NY wrong-way driver to be exhumed, tested
The body of a woman who killed herself and seven other people by driving a minivan the wrong way on a parkway and crashing into an SUV will be exhumed for testing in an attempt to counter findings that she was drunk, a family lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:27:53 GMT)
City attorney hopefuls debate bar sting, pot
Seattle City Attorney Tom Carr traded sharply worded jabs with challenger Pete Holmes over an infamous sting of local bars and the criminalization of marijuana in a Tuesday afternooon radio debate. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:35:31 GMT)
Attorney to seek wrong-way driver's exhumation
The attorney for a man whose wife's wrong-way accident killed eight people on New York's Taconic Parkway in July says he will ask authorities to exhume her body in order to prove she wasn't drinking at the time of the accident. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:47:11 GMT)
Lawyer: NY Wrong-Way Driver to Be Exhumed, Tested
Family lawyer says NY wrong-way driver's body will be exhumed; husband says she wasn't drunk (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:14:15 GMT)
Late lawyer leaves legacy of fond memories
The legal community was saddened this week by the death of popular defense lawyer Bill Gray. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:20:48 GMT)
Attorney says church needs to do more about recent sex allegations
An attorney who has represented dozens of clergy abuse victims says the Boston archdiocese needs to communicate more openly with parishioners on sexual assault allegations, such as the one facing a former Natick priest. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:29:52 GMT)
Board of Commissioners names new Buncombe County attorney
ASHEVILLE — Buncombe County has a familiar face as its new legal counsel. The Board of Commissioners named Michael Frue, staff attorney since 2005, as the new county attorney at its meeting Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:34:13 GMT)
Ex-Toyota Lawyer Sues Automaker
Lawsuits brought by unhappy former employees are never welcome. But when a former in-house lawyer accuses a company's current and past general counsel of willfully ignoring him when he told them that the company was concealing and destroying evidence it was required to turn over to plaintiffs in lawsuits -- well, it doesn't get much uglier than that. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:02:28 GMT)
Little budging in standoff on Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins' budget
A stalemate between Dallas County's top leaders and District Attorney Craig Watkins over his budget - previously relegated to scathing memos and town hall meetings - spilled over Tuesday into a public hearing on taxes. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:43:30 GMT)
City attorney closes complaint against judge
The Las Vegas city attorney has decided not to prosecute a misdemeanor battery complaint filed in May against a District Court judge. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:29:14 GMT)
Drew Peterson Attorney Faces Discipline
A member of Drew Peterson's legal team is in trouble with the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Committee for allegedly holding out on his clients in a murder case after prosecutors offered them a plea deal. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:31:08 GMT)
Attorney in Luzerne County kickbacks case has law license suspended
WILKES-BARRE - The law license of Robert J. Powell, a Luzerne County attorney who has admitted to paying kickbacks to two judges, has been suspended by the state Supreme Court. Mr. Powell, 49, of Butler Twp., has pleaded guilty to failing to report a fel (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:41:54 GMT)
Complaint filed against local lawyer
An ethics complaint has been filed against a Providence lawyer. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:01:01 GMT)
UM police officers cleared by State Attorney's Office
But accosted student's parents want university to suspend officers The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office said Tuesday there was nothing criminal in the actions of University of Miami campus police who questioned a student at gunpoint about a stolen motorcycle, only to learn they had the wrong man. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:45:27 GMT)
Video: Nancy Garrido's Lawyer Speaks
Philip Garrido's wife Nancy considered Jaycee Dugard and girls as family, according to her lawyer who spoke to Harry Smith. Hattie Kauffman reports on the neighbors' reactions to Garrido's arrest. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:52:06 GMT)
Lawyer: NY wrong-way driver to be exhumed
WHITE PLAINS (AP) -- A family lawyer says the body of a New York woman who killed herself and seven other people in a wrong-way crash will be exhumed for testing in an attempt to counter findings that she was drunk. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:09:03 GMT)
UM police officers cleared by state attorney's office
The Miami-Dade state attorney's office said Tuesday there was nothing criminal in the actions of University of Miami campus police who questioned a student at gunpoint about a stolen motorcycle only to learn they had the wrong man. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:09:14 GMT)
Lawyer: NY wrong-way driver to be exhumed, tested
WHITE PLAINS, NY - The body of a woman who killed herself and seven other people by driving a minivan the wrong way on a parkway and crashing into an SUV will be exhumed for testing in an attempt to counter findings that she was drunk, a family lawyer... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:35:52 GMT)
Lawyer: Conn. probe action expected to come soon
A lawyer for former Connecticut state Rep. Abraham Giles says he expects "official action" in the state's corruption probe of Giles and Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez to come Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:05:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Calif. Kidnapper's Wife Misses Children
Lawyer: Calif. kidnap suspect's wife misses kids husband had with victim, saw them as a family (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:29:30 GMT)
Merck’s Fosamax Didn’t Attack Woman’s Jaw, Lawyer Tells Jury
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Merck & Co. didn’t cause a Florida woman’s “jaw death” with its osteoporosis drug Fosamax , a lawyer for the company told jurors in the first trial of hundreds of claims over the medicine. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:59:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Calif. kidnap suspect's wife misses kids
The lawyer for the wife of accused kidnapper and rapist Phillip Garrido says his client misses the children her husband allegedly fathered with his victim, and says she saw them all as a family. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:19:52 GMT)
State attorney general warns N.J. deputies about immigration law role
New Jersey's attorney general is warning three law enforcement agencies to follow the rules when questioning people about their immigration status. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:17:58 GMT)
No-frills lawyer 'as effective' as high-powered counterparts
An Auckland-based "no-frills" defence lawyer says he can provide legal services as effectively as high-powered counterparts who have fancy offices and several staff. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:08:16 GMT)
Former attorney general says he's innocent
A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist says he's innocent. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:44:00 GMT)
Lawyer in Stanford case defends $27M fee request
The lawyer trying to unravel what the government calls a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme run by Texas businessman R. Allen Stanford fired back at critics who said his request for $27 million in fees is excessive. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:47:28 GMT)
Attorney for kidnap case wife worried by media coverage
The attorney for Nancy Garrido, charged in the Jaycee Lee Dugard abduction case, expressed concern Wednesday that intense media coverage may prejudice his client's ability to get a fair trial. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:58:42 GMT)
Former attorney general says he's innocent
A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist resigned from his economic development job Wednesday but said he's innocent. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:19:09 GMT)
Merck Lawyer: Fosamax Didn't Cause Fla Woman's Jaw Condition
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A lawyer for Merck & Co. (MRK) said Wednesday that Fosamax isn't the cause of a severe jaw problem suffered by a 71-year-old Florida woman who took the drug for years. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:03:31 GMT)
Governor names new Rutland County State's Attorney
Associated Press - September 2, 2009 4:05 PM ET MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - A veteran Rutland County prosecutor has been named to the top job, succeeding retiring State's Attorney James... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:22:49 GMT)
Governor names new Rutland County State's Attorney
A veteran Rutland County prosecutor has been named to the top job, succeeding retiring State's Attorney James Mongeon. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:37:21 GMT)
Governor names new Rutland County State's Attorney
A veteran Rutland County prosecutor has been named to the top job, succeeding retiring State's Attorney James Mongeon. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:38:56 GMT)
Attorney seeks delay in Landry slaying case for psychiatric exam
Eastpointe -- An attorney for one of two teens accused in the abduction and death of a Chesterfield Township man said Wednesday that he will likely ask for an adjournment Thursday of a preliminary hearing to allow his client to undergo a mental examination. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:46:35 GMT)
Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley rejects ballot question seeking to legalize Internet poker
BOSTON - Internet poker fans won't be getting a chance to push for a ballot question legalizing the game. Attorney General Martha Coakley ruled Wednesday that the initiative didn't meet the legal requirements to secure a place on next year's ballot. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:24:46 GMT)
Former Ontario Attorney General Charged in Cyclist's Death
The Montreal Gazette reports that former Ontario Attorney General Michael Bryant has been charged with criminal negligence and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in connection with the death of a cyclist in Toronto on Monday night. Bryant, who worked at Sullivan & Cromwell early in his career, is now the CEO of Invest Toronto, a quasi-governmental agency. Details emerging about the accident ... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:16:13 GMT)
Lawyer in Stanford Case Defends $27 Million Fee Request
The lawyer trying to unravel what the government calls a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme run by Texas businessman R. Allen Stanford has fired back at critics who said his request for $27 million in fees is excessive. Court-appointed receiver Ralph Janvey escalated the rhetoric in his unusual public battle over attorney fees with the Securities and Exchange Commission in court papers filed ... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:17:23 GMT)
Charges over RU486 abortion should be dropped: lawyer
Charges against a couple who allegedly had abortion drugs smuggled into the country in order to terminate a pregnancy should be dropped, their lawyer says. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:59:23 GMT)
Task force successful, attorney general says
South Carolina’s attorney general says a task force created to go after people suspected of soliciting children for sex over the Internet has successfully prosecuted more than 100 child predators. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:03:22 GMT)
Ukranian lawyer kidnapped in Pasay
A Ukranian lawyer was abducted by armed suspects supposedly posing as policemen in Pasay City Wednesday night, police said on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:56:58 GMT)
Gov. names Brierre state's attorney
Rutland County's newest state's attorney is a familiar face — longtime Chief Deputy State's Attorney Marc Brierre. ... - By BRENT CURTIS Staff Writer (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:17:54 GMT)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi appeals against conviction: lawyer
Myanmar's detained pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday lodged an appeal against her internationally condemned conviction for breaching the terms of her house arrest, her lawyer said. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:29:58 GMT)
Air India lawyer will try Bryant
TORONTO (Sep 3, 2009) - The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has hired a high-profile lawyer from British Columbia as prosecutor to handle the case against ex-attorney general Michael Bryant. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:42:08 GMT)
Suu Kyi appeals conviction: lawyer
Burma's detained pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi today lodged an appeal against her internationally condemned conviction for breaching the terms of her house arrest, her lawyer said. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:55:53 GMT)
‘Cops’ take $1,600 from Ukranian lawyer
(UPDATE) Armed men posing as policemen momentarily abducted a Ukranian lawyer in Pasay City Wednesday night, divesting him of cash and valuables, the city police chief said on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:56:38 GMT)
Facing indictment, attorney Eichholz keeps his defense team
SAVANNAH, GA. -- Savannah attorney Benjamin Eichholz elected Wednesday to keep his lead defense attorney despite a judge's warnings of the lawyer's potential conflicts. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:22:30 GMT)
Missing lawyer, who disappeared in 2003, found in Germany
SINGAPORE: A lawyer who went missing more than six years ago has apparently surfaced in Germany. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:10:55 GMT)
Attorney indicted on drug charges may be on run
A Bainbridge attorney facing criminal charges is apparently on the run. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:41:47 GMT)
Prominent lawyer brought in to help prosecute Bryant
A prominent Canadian lawyer has been brought in to help the prosecution in its case against former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant, who has been charged in the death of a bicycle courier. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:07:41 GMT)
SC gov lawyer: Handwritten note OKs pricey travel
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's lawyer says a handwritten note on a 1987 letter justifies high-priced travel for the disgraced chief executive and puts him in line with routine practices involving Commerce Department economic development trips. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:58:44 GMT)
Judge gives attorney more time to review Jabalee case
Mount Clemens -- A Macomb Circuit judge today ruled the attorney for a man accused of killing his parents over money in 2006 will get more time to review evidence in the case against his client. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:59:23 GMT)
Massachusetts Attorney General Announces Candidacy for Kennedy Seat
Attorney General Martha Coakley said Thursday she'll be a Democratic candidate in the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:24:37 GMT)
Lawyer Fined for Soliciting Families of Air-Crash Victims Within Banned Period
Richard J. Weiner , a prominent New Jersey personal injury lawyer, paid a $5,000 federal civil penalty for sending solicitation letters to families of passengers killed in the February crash of commuter jet in Buffalo, N.Y. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:30:22 GMT)
GM lawyer takes over environmental responsibilities
General Motors today announced that a GM lawyer, Michael Robinson, will take over as vice president of environment, energy and safety policy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:55:44 GMT)
Mass. attorney general says she'll run for Kennedy seat
Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Thursday she will run as a Democratic candidate in the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:16:29 GMT)
Kg Buah Pala last stand: Lawyer among 10 detained
PENANG: More than 10 people, including a lawyer were detained when they tried to stop demolition workers from demolishing the second house. The light strike force personnel rounded up the group, comprising mainly supporters of the villagers. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:39:14 GMT)
Lawyer appointed to act as receiver over 2 Detroit-area firms accused of financial fraud
DETROIT — A lawyer has been named receiver over two suburban Detroit financial firms accused of being the backbone of a $53 million Ponzi scheme. A judge appointed Southfield lawyer Earle Erman on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:58:06 GMT)
Kg Buah Pala last stand: Lawyer among 10 detained
PENANG: More than 10 people, including a lawyer were detained when they tried to stop demolition workers from demolishing the second house. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:56:11 GMT)
Attorney General: Boca Raton 'literary agent' sued for deceptive practices
Writer's Literary Guild agents preyed on aspiring authors by offering critiques and publishing help, collecting about $600,000 a year from the deceptive practices and selling very few books, the state attorney general said today. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:42:54 GMT)
Attorney General sues Boca Raton book-marketing company
The Florida Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against a Boca Raton company the state says preyed on aspiring authors. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:57:31 GMT)
Lawyer: More work before payouts in RI fire case
A lawyer says work remains before survivors of a deadly Rhode Island nightclub fire and relatives of the 100 people killed can receive their shares of a $176 million settlement. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:17:48 GMT)
Massachusetts attorney general formally enters Senate race
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday formally announced her bid for the state's vacant Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:26:41 GMT)
Mass. Attorney General Announces Kennedy Seat Run
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley today announced that she will run for Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat. Although Coakley is the first politician to publicly declare interest in the seat, several others are considering a run. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:28:42 GMT)
Former Nebraska Attorney General Stenberg ponders treasurer job
Former Nebraska Attorney General Don Stenberg is considering running for state treasurer following Shane Osborn's announcement he won't seek re-election. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:34:41 GMT)
Dirk Nowitzki's attorney: Cristal Taylor is not pregnant
Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancée Cristal Taylor is not pregnant, according to prison medical records released Thursday to Nowitzki's attorney, Robert Hart. "As we suspected, we did not believe her story," Hart said. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:37:04 GMT)
Attorney says runaway convert has nothing to fear
Nothing in a police report supports the belief of an Ohio teenager that she would be in jeopardy if she returned home, despite her claims that she fears for her life for converting from Islam to Christianity, her mother's attorney said in court Thursday. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:32:53 GMT)
MPs must study issue of citizens stranded abroad: lawyer
An Canadian man, stranded in Kenya for three years, will soon be allowed to come home, and his lawyer called Thursday for an inquiry into the government’s treatment of citizens stranded abroad (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:45:17 GMT)
Lawyer's sister a key witness at S. African's hearing
The Immigration and Refugee Board relied heavily on the testimony of a family member of a white South African man's lawyer in its decision to grant him refugee status in Canada, CBC News has learned. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:15:09 GMT)
Attorney: Maui Prince Hotel not closing
An attorney for Wells Fargo Bank says the threat of the Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Resort closing has disappeared. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:37:13 GMT)
Attorney: Maui Prince Hotel not closing
An attorney for Wells Fargo Bank says the threat of the Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Resort closing has disappeared. Barry Sullivan is an attorney for the bank, which is the trustee for the mortgage lenders. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:37:13 GMT)
Nancy Garrido speaks out through lawyer
NEW YORK ? The lawyer for the wife of accused kidnapper and rapist Phillip Garrido says his client misses the children her husband allegedly fathered with his victim, and says she saw them all as a family. Nancy Garrido's lawyer... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:38:28 GMT)
Attorney: Maui Prince Hotel not closing
MAKENA, Hawaii (AP) — An attorney for Wells Fargo Bank says the threat of the Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Resort closing has disappeared. Barry Sullivan is an attorney for the bank, which is the trustee for the mortgage lenders. He said Thursday that the bank is confident there will be a smooth transition to the new resort management company. The possibility of a closure surfaced after the bank ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:52:09 GMT)
Attorney: Maui Prince Hotel not closing
An attorney for Wells Fargo Bank says the threat of the Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Resort closing has disappeared. Barry Sullivan is an attorney for the bank, which is the trustee for the mortgage lenders. He said Thursday that the bank is confident there... Sponsored Topics: Maui - Wells Fargo - United States - Hawaii - Mortgage (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:15:09 GMT)
Attorney says Dirk Nowitzki's ex-fiancee not pregnant
DALLAS -- Prison medical records show Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee is not pregnant, the Dallas Mavericks forward's attorney said Thursday. Cristal Taylor, 38, is serving a four-year prison sentence in Missouri following her May 6 arrest at Nowitzki's Dallas home on a probation violation. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:04:36 GMT)
California Attorney General Brown to investigate claim 1 in 5 HMO claims denied
LOS ANGELES - California Attorney General Jerry Brown is looking into claims that the state's top health insurers reject about 20 percent of medical claims. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 02:21:03 GMT)
Lawyer plans to reopen 15 Toyota lawsuits
A Dallas attorney says he will file Tuesday to reopen 15 lawsuits involving rollover accidents as a result of allegations by a former Toyota lawyer that the company withheld or destroyed crash safety data it should have disclosed in up to 300 civil lawsuits. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:03:39 GMT)
Attorney: Dearborn dog owner meant no harm
Detroit -- Keneth M. Lang maintains he had no intention of hurting the hundreds of dogs he kept in his Dearborn home and is disappointed he's been charged with animal cruelty, according to his attorney, James Schmier. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:07:02 GMT)
Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: lawyer
YANGON (AFP) - A court in military-ruled Myanmar agreed Friday to hear an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction for breaching security laws, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:56:00 GMT)
Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: lawyer
A court in junta-ruled Myanmar agreed Friday to hear an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction for sheltering an American man who swam to her home, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:18:55 GMT)
State attorney general targets health insurers
The California attorney general's office opened an investigation Thursday into allegations that (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:02:24 GMT)
Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: lawyer
A court in junta-ruled Myanmar agreed Friday to hear an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction that extended her house arrest by another 18 months, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:32:26 GMT)
City lawyer lists witnesses in case against Detroit
The City of Detroit's former top lawyer -- suing the city because she says she was demoted when she described 36th District Court as a "ghetto court" -- filed a witness list Thursday that includes a secretary expected to testify the word "ghetto" is not racist. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:39:13 GMT)
N.B. attorney general wants to address parole board
New Brunswick's attorney general wants the National Parole Board to let him speak at a hearing for a man convicted of killing a 16-year-old Moncton girl back in 1987. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:35:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Teen not involved in beating
BALTIMORE | A teenager charged in the racially motivated beating of an elderly black fisherman was not involved in the attack and is "mortified" at being labeled a racist, his attorney said Thursday. In statements to police and to his lawyer, 16-year-old Emmanuel Miller pinned blame for the attack on Calvin E. Lockner, 28, a white supremacist who has a tattoo of Adolf Hitler and, according to ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:23:14 GMT)
Disbarred Las Vegas attorney accepts decision
The Nevada Supreme Court has disbarred Las Vegas attorney Manuel Montelongo, who must wait three years before applying for reinstatement. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:31:04 GMT)
California attorney general investigating health insurers
The California attorney general's office opened an investigation Thursday into allegations that the state's largest health insurers were rejecting medical claims at alarming rates. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:01:08 GMT)
Convicted of Impersonating a Lawyer
A judge says a man convicted of impersonating a lawyer should not be allowed to stay free while a federal court considers his appeal. Howard O. Kieffer of Duluth, Minn., was convicted by a Bismarck jury in April on charges of mail fraud and making false statements. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:14:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Prop IED triggered Cedar Point bomb scare
A lawyer says that a Pennsylvania man accidentally left a dummy IED on the ground July 17 while loading luggage into his Jeep in the Cedar Point parking lot. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:10:32 GMT)
Nancy Garrido attorney has been receiving threats
Attorney has armed bodyguard staying with him (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:12:18 GMT)
Judge Denies Release in Phony Lawyer Case
A judge says a man convicted of impersonating a lawyer should not be allowed to stay free while a federal court considers his appeal... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:36:24 GMT)
Special prosecutor will investigate McHenry Co. state's attorney
A McHenry County judge this morning ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate claims from a former secretary of State's Attorney Lou Bianchi that he had her do campaign-related work on public time. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:01:03 GMT)
18-year-old bounced check catches up with attorney
An allegedly worthless check written in 1991 has caught up with a member of the Lee County District Attorney’s Office. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:41:33 GMT)
Lawyer Says He'll Appeal Judge Ruling In Perez Case
HARTFORD -- A lawyer for Mayor Eddie A. Perez says he will appeal a state judge's decision Friday rejecting a motion to dismiss the charges against his client. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:18:20 GMT)
Attorney: Lawyer 'hung out to dry' by Kwame Kilpatrick
Detroit -- Detroit attorney Samuel McCargo faced daunting ethical issues in his representation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and it's not clear he violated the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, a prominent attorney testified today at McCargo's discipline hearing. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:46:26 GMT)
Belleville attorney named lead counsel for Coleman in triple slaying case
An experienced death penalty case attorney from Belleville has been appointed lead counsel for Christopher Coleman, accused in Monroe County Court of strangling his wife and two young sons. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:20:39 GMT)
Live 5 News, Weather Sports, and Traffic for Charleston, SC-Ex-prosecutor enters race for SC attorney general
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A former South Carolina prosecutor and eldest son of a Republican congressman is running for attorney general. Alan Wilson said in an e-mail Friday he will formally announce his candidacy as a Republican in the 2010 election on Tuesday in Columbia. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:21:03 GMT)
Hamilton's attorney comments on WADA decision to withdraw appeal
Tyler Hamilton's attorney, Chris Manderson, issued the following statement on Friday, in response to a decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to withdraw its appeal of the eight-year suspension of the former Rock Racing rider. - Editor We commend WADA for finally doing the right thing. WADA’s appeal was wrong on the law and wrong on the facts. Pursuing a personal vendetta against Tyler would ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:22:20 GMT)
Florida attorney general sues Systemax
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Friday sued Systemax Inc. and its subsidiaries, saying the companies failed to pay advertised rebates to consumers. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:33:28 GMT)
Special prosecutor to investigate claims against McHenry state's attorney
A judge will appoint a special prosecutor to determine if McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi improperly ordered a secretary to do political work for him on county time. McHenry County Judge Gordon Graham agreed today to name a special prosecutor to investigate claims by former Bianchi aide Amy Dalby that she routinely did political chores for Bianchi while she was being paid by ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:46:30 GMT)
How to authorize power of attorney correctly
While the terminology may not be scintillating, a durable power of attorney comes in handy - and not just for high-income earners. The document allows you to authorize someone - a friend, relative or attorney - to make financial decisions in case you become incapacitated. That would include paying bills and managing investments. So, you won't want to trust a shifty person with this job. It's all ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:35:50 GMT)
Systemax sued by Fla. attorney general over rebates
Systemax Inc ., which sells personal computers, computer supplies and electronics through Web sites, is being sued by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum , who is accusing the Port Washington-based company of failing to pay advertised rebates. The suit, filed Friday in Miami , also includes Systemax subsidiaries, online sites Tiger direct.com, a Florida company, and Onrebate.com. Systemax ... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:10:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Santee Cooper to pay SC landowners $200M
A federal judge has ordered a South Carolina-owned utility to pay seven landowners in the eastern part of the state a settlement that could amount to close to $200 million. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:36:49 GMT)
McHenry State's Attorney Under Investigation
A judge will appoint a special prosecutor to determine if McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi improperly ordered a secretary to do political work for him on county time. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 01:19:43 GMT)
Attorney accused of DUI crash that injured baby
Deputies say a Fort Myers attorney caused a crash that put a one-month-old baby and a pregnant woman in the hospital. We found out how intoxicated police say the attorney was when she got behind the wheel. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:02:22 GMT)
Local Lawyer To Oversee Completion Of Kenwood Towne Place
A local lawyer has the unenviable task of unraveling the mess at Kenwood Towne Place. Contractors working on it early this year when they didn't get paid. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:46:59 GMT)
Local Lawyer To Oversee Completion Of Kenwood Towne Place
Local lawyer has unenviable task of unraveling the mess at Kenwood Towne Place. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:02:08 GMT)
Erie County District Attorney: No charges will be filed in toddler's death
Erie County District Attorney Jack Daneri said no charges will be filed in connection with the death of a South Carolina toddler who wandered away and drowned in a pond at a family gathering. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:02:09 GMT)
Simpson considers attorney general run
Stephen B. “Steve” Simpson — a member of a well-known Coast political family and the current head of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety — is seriously considering a run as a Republican for attorney general in 2011. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:16:02 GMT)
Wilson’ son to run for state attorney general
A former prosecutor — the eldest son of a Republican congressman — is running for attorney general. Alan Wilson said Friday in an e-mail he will formally announce on Tuesday in Columbia his candidacy as a Republican in the 2010 election. He becomes the first candidate to seek to replace Republican Attorney General Henry McMaster, who is running for governor. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 04:24:16 GMT)
Ethics case for Kilpatrick lawyer up to board
Detroit --The ethics case against the lawyer of disgraced ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is in the hands of the state's Attorney Discipline Board, which is weighing discipline against him for failing to tell the court his client lied under oath. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:06:46 GMT)
Dearborn attorney backs judge in woman's suit over hijab
A Dearborn attorney is spearheading opposition to a recent federal lawsuit filed against a Wayne County judge for allegedly telling a woman to remove her head scarf, saying the woman was not wearing a Muslim hijab and the lawsuit should never have been brought. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:06:56 GMT)
Bush's attorney general might face trial
A US court has paved the way for the indictment of former President George W. Bush's Attorney General, John Ashcroft, over his 'wrongful' judgments. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:42:28 GMT)
Wilson's son to run for state attorney general
A former prosecutor — the eldest son of a Republican congressman — is running for attorney general. Alan Wilson said Friday in an e-mail he will formally announce on Tuesday in Columbia his candidacy as a Republican in the 2010 election. He becomes the first candidate to seek to replace Republican Attorney General Henry McMaster, who is running for governor. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:14:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Kilpatrick texts weren't hidden
The secret agreement to stash the explosive Kwame Kilpatrick-Christine Beatty text messages in a safety deposit box wasn't an attempt to hide them, Kilpatrick's trial lawyer testified Friday. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:28:38 GMT)
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