Attorney News Oct 2009
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Lawyer sues to stop Dallas group's prayers that he says call for violence, death
A former military lawyer who served in the Reagan White House and worked for Ross Perot is suing a Dallas-based religious organization in a case that could test the limits of free speech and prayer. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:36:33 GMT)
Town Attorney and Giacalone Respond to Lawsuit Decision - Podcast for Oct. 1
On Monday, Town Attorney Ronald Bennett spoke to the Aurora Town Board and reported that the town had been successful in fighting off a series of lawsuits challenging its purchase of 300 Gleed Avenue. Click here to listen to his comments. Click here to read a press release by Aurora resident and attorney Arthur Giacalone, who brought the lawsuit. Or, click here to subscribe to the free East ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:41:32 GMT)
Gillispie's Attorney Says He'll Ask For More Time To Consider Plea Deal
Former University of Kentucky men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie is scheduled to have another day in court in Anderson County for his DUI arrest. Gillispie's attorney told LEX 18 he is going to ask for more time Monday morning to consider the plea bargain offered by prosecutors. Gillispie was arrested in August after a tip about someone in a white Mercedes driving erratically. The former ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:21:26 GMT)
60 years on, local lawyer reflects on his success
Local lawyer John Nelligan has earned his fair share of respect, even from his fiercest rivals. And why not? He's been arguing criminal and civil cases in the courtroom since the days of the Second World War and just last week, celebrated 60 years since being called to the bar. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:07:44 GMT)
Business briefs: Law firm welcomes new attorney from UF
Attorney Robert Anderson has joined the Fort Myers office of the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:10:48 GMT)
Lawyer suspended in investigation
A solicitor from County Londonderry has been temporarily suspended from practising law while his work is investigated. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:19:15 GMT)
Halderman's Lawyer: Don't Rush to Judgment
Calls Suspect's Supposed Actions in Alleged $2M Extortion Plot Against David Letterman "Completely Out of Character" (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:53:38 GMT)
Suspect's lawyer says Letterman 'manipulates'
The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman is calling the talk-show host "a master at manipulating audiences." (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:29:07 GMT)
Former lawyer jailed for stealing
A former lawyer who embezzled over £400,000 from a dead woman's estate is jailed for three-and-a-half years. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:21:09 GMT)
N.Y. lawyer accused of adoption scam
MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- At least 16 couples say they were suckered into paying thousands of dollars into an alleged adoption scam run by a New York lawyer. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:40:39 GMT)
Lawyer says alleged Letterman plotter is 'innocent'
The lawyer for accused extortionist Robert “Joe” Halderman said today that the full story about his client’s alleged attempt to blackmail David Letterman for $2 million has not yet come out. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:30:11 GMT)
Citys attorney responds to Payne allegations
An attorney for the City of Sheboygan today took aim at allegations leveled against Mayor Bob Ryan, defending the firing of former Human Resources Director Angela Payne while accusing Paynes attorney of using intimidation to force a settlement. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:05:05 GMT)
Justice Sonia Sotomayor's first Supreme Court term begins with argument over lawyer request
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court began its new term trying to decide how long a suspect's request for a lawyer is valid. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:13:05 GMT)
Attorney General: Frontier to Refund Early Termination Fees
Albany/Rochester, N.Y. -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says Frontier will pay refunds to some customers because it failed to provide adequate notice of early termination fees. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:13:29 GMT)
Lawyer for Letterman's accused blackmailer Joe Halderman says Dave's not telling 'full story'
If CBS producer Robert (Joe) Halderman intended to blackmail David Letterman about the funnyman's sex life, he would have demanded cash, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:15:09 GMT)
Suspect's lawyer says Letterman 'manipulates'
The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from TV host David Letterman is calling the talk-show host "a master at manipulating audiences." (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:31:41 GMT)
Attorney Orly Taitz submits exhibit supporting motion to recuse Judge Land because of purported influence by Attorney ...
Attorney Orly Taitz, under threat of $10,000 in sanctions from U.S. District Judge Clay Land, submitted an affidavit Sunday in support of the argument that the judge may have been influenced by President Barack Obama's administration. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:46:47 GMT)
Poultry attorney questions Oklahoma official over sampling
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — An attorney for the Arkansas poultry industry has repeatedly questioned an Oklahoma state official about why he didn't want to know more about the results of two water samples taken from his property.On Monday, Ed Fite, the director of Oklahoma's Scenic Rivers Commission, said he didn't participate in the sampling, and only gave the team directions to his property.Tom Green ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:03 GMT)
Poultry attorney questions official over sampling
An attorney for the Arkansas poultry industry has repeatedly questioned an Oklahoma state official about why he didn't want to know more about the results of two water samples taken... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:06:17 GMT)
Socialite Candace Mossler's attorney dies from Alzheimer's
The attorney best known for representing Houston socialite Candace Mossler in her murder trial has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:55:03 GMT)
Kate's lawyer says Jon took $200K
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. reality television personality Jon Gosselin removed $200,000 from a joint bank account without his estranged wife Kate's permission, her lawyer said. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:16:30 GMT)
Attorney Brindisi to speak at Bar Association event
Local attorney Louis Brindisi will be among the guest speakers during a program at the Radisson Hotel Wednesday evening sponsored by the Oneida County Bar Association and Leatherstocking Abstract. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:39:11 GMT)
Thomas hires attorney to pursue Stapley case
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced on Monday that he has appointed a high-profile Washington, D.C., lawyer as special prosecutor in an investigation into possible criminal acts by County Supervisor Don Stapley. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:39:13 GMT)
Accused Letterman extortionist innocent: attorney
Comedian David Letterman did not tell the whole story when he described himself as the victim of a $2 million extortion plot by a TV news producer, an attorney for the producer said on Monday. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:42:21 GMT)
'Birther' attorney Orly Taitz asks judge to recuse himself
Attorney Orly Taitz, the "birther" lawyer under threat of sanctions by U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land for filing a "frivolous" lawsuit, filed a motion Friday asking the judge to recuse himself because of personal contacts and financial stakes he may have with President Barack Obama's administration. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:47:38 GMT)
Court begins with argument over lawyer request
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the bench as the court tried to hash out how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should be considered valid by police and the courts. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:56:26 GMT)
Court opens with case on prisoner's bid for lawyer
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should remain valid, and new Justice Sonia Sotomayor wasted little time in letting her voice be heard by questioning the lawyers. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:11:46 GMT)
Bear Stearns Fund Judge to Weigh Lawyer’s Conflict (Update2)
Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- A judge scheduled a hearing on whether a lawyer for a former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge fund manager accused of fraud, Matthew Tannin , has a conflict of interest that disqualifies her from participating in the case. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:52:32 GMT)
Court opens with case on prisoner's bid for lawyer
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should remain valid, and new Justice Sonia Sotomayor wasted little time in letting her voice be heard by questioning the lawyers. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:20:23 GMT)
Manitoba attorney general says riot at provincial jail tied to federal law
WINNIPEG - Manitoba's attorney general says a riot at an overcrowded provincial jail can be partly blamed on a lax federal law that gives inmates double credit for time served while they wait for sentencing. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:34:00 GMT)
US attorney, Homeland Security secretary stress law enforcement cooperation in Denver
DENVER - U.S. Attorney Eric Holder, FBI Director Robert Mueller, and Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Monday stressed the importance of cooperation between federal and local law enforcement agencies to stop terrorism. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:50:03 GMT)
Former US Attorney for Nevada joins law firm
Former U.S. Attorney for Nevada Gregory Brower is joining a law firm with offices in Las Vegas. Snell & Wilmer LLP said Monday Brower will be a partner at the firm, which has more than 400 attorneys practicing in eight offices, including Los Cabos in Mexico.... Sponsored Topics: Law - United States Attorney - Law firm - Services - Las Vegas Nevada (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:14:59 GMT)
Accused Letterman extortionist is innocent: attorney
Comedian David Letterman did not tell the whole story when he described himself as the victim of a $US2 million ($2.2 million) extortion plot, an attorney for an accused TV news producer claims. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:24:41 GMT)
Silicon Valley attorney, VC Craig Johnson dies
Silicon Valley attorney, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Craig Winfield Johnson passed away on Saturday, after suffering a stroke several days earlier. He was 62. Most recently, Johnson was the chief executive of Virtual Law Partners LLP, an online law... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:59:27 GMT)
Prominent Silicon Valley attorney and venture capitalist Craig Johnson dies
Attorney represented tech startups and later launched legal startups of his own. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:36:34 GMT)
Calif attorney general nixes sex scandal probe
California's attorney general does not plan to investigate a state lawmaker who resigned after he was caught on videotape boasting to a colleague about his extramarital sexual escapades with two female lobbyists. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:05:48 GMT)
Countersuit Enlivens Patent Lawyer's Battle With Electric Car Maker
BluWav Systems, whose parent company, Magna Electronics, is collaborating with Ford on electric cars, has sued a California patent lawyer to whom it paid $240,000 to settle claims that the company didn't pay him or give him proper credit for his patent work. In Thursday's suit, BluWav claims Edward Durney breached the settlement by filing a fresh complaint, claiming that a would-be business ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:45:20 GMT)
Lawyer Who Signed Fraudulent Briefs in Pesticide Class Action May Be Spared Suspension
If an independent prosecutor has his way, leading plaintiffs lawyer Thomas Girardi would face an admonishment, but no suspension, for signing fraudulent appellate briefs in connection with his representation of Nicaraguan banana workers in a pesticide exposure case. Girardi's problems began when a Central American legal team mistakenly filed a complaint against Dole Food Corp. -- which doesn't ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:46:10 GMT)
High Court Debates Value of Attorney-Client Privilege
A Georgia company's efforts to resist disclosure of communications with its lawyer provoked a rare discussion at the U.S. Supreme Court over the importance of attorney-client privilege. The case asks whether a party can file an interlocutory appeal of a judge's finding that it has waived the privilege in an order releasing material for discovery. Several justices seemed skeptical that the ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:48:04 GMT)
Lawyer's face slashed in city attack
UPDATE Prominent lawyer slashed with knife in 'disturbing, unprovoked attack'. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:53:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Vague law makes moms 'vulnerable'
A Newton lawyer who specializes in reproductive technology cautions women considering artificial insemination to "put as clearly as you possibly can in writing"... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:17:27 GMT)
U.S Attorney reflects on his career and his retirement
Not many people can say they spent their entire career working in the same office. But former U.S. Attorney Eddy Booth can make that claim. He was in charge of a district that covers Augusta and 43 Georgia counties. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:18:06 GMT)
Video recorded by Travolta's attorney played at trial
Videotapes secretly recorded by John Travolta's attorney were played Monday at the trial of two people accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from the actor after his son died in the Bahamas in January. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:44:34 GMT)
High Court Debates Value of Attorney-Client Privilege
A Georgia company's efforts to resist disclosure of communications with its lawyer provoked a rare discussion at the U.S. Supreme Court over the importance of attorney-client privilege. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:02:02 GMT)
Attorney general worried over cuts
When the housing bubble burst in Utah in late 2008, the Utah Attorney General's Office knew it would likely be inundated with... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:06:37 GMT)
Iranian rights attorney to speak at Boulder symposium
Naropa University in Boulder is hosting 2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian attorney recognized for defending women's and children's rights, at its symposium "Women's Leadership and Activism in the Muslim World." (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:10:38 GMT)
Iran: Amnesty International Deplores Iran's Decision to Block Noted Human Rights Lawyer from Leaving the Country to ...
Amnesty International said Friday it deplored Iran's decision to ban prominent human rights lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani from leaving the country to travel to Germany to receive an international human rights award. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:48:26 GMT)
Prominent lawyer attacked in apartment
A PROMINENT Melbourne lawyer, whose former clients include a murdered police informer, has been bashed in his home. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:08:00 GMT)
New Britain Lawyer Appeals 15-Month Suspension
A New Britain lawyer is fighting a 15-month suspension imposed by a judge who found that he charged too much for settling a lawsuit between two brothers and their father's widow. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:17:05 GMT)
Ex-Attorney General Ryan exploring run for governor
Former Attorney General Jim Ryan has formed an exploratory committee and is thinking about running for governor of Illinois. The Elmhurst Republican just commissioned a poll that showed him way ahead of the little-known Republicans who have so far declared themselves candidates for governor. Ryan polled 29 percent of the 500 likely GOP primary voters, with the next-closest candidate, state ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:42:29 GMT)
Asked and answered: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's travel
How much did taxpayers pay for the Attorney General's travel to Birmingham? (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:47:47 GMT)
Attacker bashes lawyer at home
Melbourne lawyer Alex Lewenberg has been attacked in his home. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:42:26 GMT)
Deltona hires labor attorney to negotiate with firefighters union
DELTONA -- The City Commission voted to hire a labor attorney Monday night to help with negotiations over the firefighters' union contract, which expired last week. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:29:03 GMT)
Lawyer says aide inflated freebies' worth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- An aide to former U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Okla., inflated the worth of freebies to protect himself, the lawyer for a lobbyist on trial for corruption said. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:25:38 GMT)
Lawyer Says Lawyer Defamed Him in Press Release Over Defamation Suit
Robert Clifford, a well-known personal injury lawyer in Chicago, warns that Illinois lawyers won't be able to speak to the press about their own cases if an appellate decision against him is allowed to stand. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:45:20 GMT)
Attorney: Abducted Tenn. baby's mom regaining custody, cleared of baby-selling claim
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Attorney: Abducted Tenn. baby's mom regaining custody, cleared of baby-selling claim. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:50:30 GMT)
Kansas attorney general's office issues warning of serial rapist during college fall breaks
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Nearly a year after the last sexual assault attributed to a serial rapist who has preyed on young women near two college campuses since 2000, the state attorney general's office is urging women near Kansas State University and the University of Kansas to remain vigilant. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:05:13 GMT)
Conn. lawyer to run for 5th District seat
Lawyer Kie Westby of Southbury has announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination to run against Connecticut Congressman Chris Murphy in next year's election. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:11:58 GMT)
Court Delayed When Flu-masked Inmate Spooks Lawyer
Lawyer Refuses To Sit Next To Wash. Jail Inmate Wearing Mask To Prevent Swine Flu Spread (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:23:35 GMT)
Attorney: Schools on the hook for data costs
LANSING -- State government is imposing up to $100 million a year in uncompensated data collection mandates on local school districts, and should either repeal them or pay up, the districts' attorney told the Michigan Supreme Court this morning. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:39:13 GMT)
Attorney: Info sent to G-20 protesters via Twitter was public
The attorney for one of two men arrested during last month's G-20 summit for sending Twitter messages to help protesters argues that they were merely passing along public information. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:02:52 GMT)
Court delayed when flu-masked inmate spooks lawyer
A court hearing for a jail inmate in Spokane, Wash., had to be postponed a day because he was wearing a surgical mask and his defense lawyer refused to sit next to him. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:22:03 GMT)
Lawyer running Stanford's firms asks for $9M more
The lawyer in charge of unraveling jailed financier R. Allen Stanford's businesses is asking a federal court to pay his team nearly $9 million for three months of work. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:32:55 GMT)
Attorney General Holder: N.Y. plot was one of most serious since 9/11
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday the alleged terror plot disrupted in New York was "one of the most serious in the United States since Sept. 11, 2001" -- but he gave no indication when more arrests might... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:55:07 GMT)
Lawyer running Stanford's firms asks for $9M more
DALLAS - The lawyer in charge of unraveling jailed financier R. Allen Stanford's businesses is asking a federal court to pay his team nearly $9 million for three months... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:55:30 GMT)
Attorney General: Ohioans victims in international mail fraud scheme
COLUMBUS -- Ohioans and big name insurance companies are among the victims of an international mail fraud scheme according to Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:01:04 GMT)
Poland's lawyer urges Dziekanski inquiry to disregard RCMP officers' testimony
VANCOUVER, B.C. - A lawyer for the Polish government says four RCMP officers who confronted Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver's airport lied at a public inquiry into his death, and their testimony should be discounted. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:13:00 GMT)
Blue Chip lawyer now bankrupt
Jonathan Mathias, the Auckland lawyer found wanting over his advice to Blue Chip victims Bruce and Judy Bartle, is bankrupt.Last week in the High Court Justice Tony Randerson ruled that Mathias failed in his duty of care to the... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:13:13 GMT)
Attorney General Says Alleged Bomb Plot in N.Y. Was 'Very Serious'
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said Tuesday that an alleged hydrogen peroxide bomb threat was "very serious" and "could have resulted in the loss of American lives." (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:17:59 GMT)
Silvio Berlusconi lawyer believes that Italian President is above the law
It was an interesting piece of legal doublethink: although the law was equal for all, said Niccolo Ghedini, the wily and cadaverous personal lawyer for Silvio Berlusconi, “application of the law is another matter”. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:24:52 GMT)
Attorney General Holder worried about objections to bringing Gitmo detainees to US prisons
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder says he is worried lawmakers' opposition to bringing Guantanamo Bay detainees to U.S. prisons could hurt the effort to close the detention center. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:35:20 GMT)
Taito Phillip Field 'victim of political conspiracy' - lawyer
Convicted former MP Taito Phillip Field was the victim of a media and political conspiracy by rivals in and out of Parliament, his former lawyer says. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:27:20 GMT)
Fairview Heights names new city attorney
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Dawn Sallerson is the new city attorney for Fairview Heights. Sallerson was recommended by an ad hoc committee of the city council and appointed by Mayor Gail Mitchell. The appointment was effective Thursday. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:25:35 GMT)
Travolta lawyer shouts 'Few Good Men' line during extortion trial
NASSAU, Bahamas -- Movies and reality collided in court today when John Travaolta’s lawyer tore into accused extortionists with the famous cinematic line: "You can’t handle the truth!" The actor’s legal eagle Michael McDermott borrowed one of the si... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:26:36 GMT)
Attorney General: NY plot was one of most serious since 9/11
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday the alleged terror plot disrupted in New York was "one of the most serious in the United States since Sept. 11, 2001" — but he gave no indication when more arrests might be made. In a question-an... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:43:20 GMT)
Government trying to muzzle diplomat, lawyer says
The lawyer for a Canadian diplomat called to testify at a hearing into allegations of Afghan prison torture says the Conservative government is trying to keep her client silent. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:20:42 GMT)
Florida attorney general orders review of system for hiring care providers
McCollum says Sun Sentinel series highlights "disastrous" consequences of status quo Florida's attorney general has ordered a review of a state system that allows convicted felons to work in day care and nursing homes, after a Sun Sentinel investigative series. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:55:49 GMT)
Court delayed when flu-masked inmate spooks lawyer
A court hearing for a jail inmate in Spokane, Wash., had to be postponed a day because he was wearing a surgical mask and his defense lawyer refused to sit next to him. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:07:42 GMT)
Morristown-based attorney gets 3 years probation for forgery, stealing from clients
MORRISTOWN -- A former Morristown-based attorney was sentenced today to three years of probation for forgery and misapplying $47,500 in client-settlement funds that were supposed to be deposited in trust accounts. Paul Hirsh, 61, now of Washington, D.C., pleaded guilty... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:47:44 GMT)
Lawyer for Madoff Whistleblower Plans to Expand New Solo Practice
The longtime lawyer for Harry Markopolos, the forensic accountant who tried to warn the SEC about Bernie Madoff, is starting over. Gaytri Kachroo stepped down as the international practice chair at McCarter & English three months ago because of potential conflicts over her work representing victims of Madoff's massive Ponzi scheme. Last week, she hung out her own shingle for Kachroo Legal ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:15:40 GMT)
Lawyer and Police Commissioner Once Worked Same Side of the Street
Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and a lawyer representing Najibullah Zazi, the central suspect in a terrorism case, worked together on a police switchboard in the early 1960s. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:38:21 GMT)
Attorney from Lakewood placed on probation
TOMS RIVER — A disbarred attorney from Lakewood has been placed on probation for three years for stealing more than $45,000 from a client's trust account. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:45:47 GMT)
Top ACORN executive blasts state attorney general
ACORN 's fight for survival now has multiple fronts, and on Tuesday CEO Bertha Lewis was firing back at Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell , saying he's got his facts wrong, even as she was sending a few salvos in the direction of ACORN founder and former chief organizer Wade Rathke , who, she said, got them into this latest mess in the first place. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:02:14 GMT)
Attorney General Holder worried about objections to Guantanamo detainees going to US prisons
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday he is worried lawmakers' opposition to bringing Guantanamo Bay detainees to U.S. prisons could hurt the effort to close the detention centre. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:04:00 GMT)
Lawyer refuses to sit near masked client
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- A judge in Washington state postponed sentencing for a jail inmate after the inmate's lawyer refused to go near him because he was wearing a surgical mask. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:25:28 GMT)
We'll get all of alleged Al Qaeda operative Zazi's terror cohorts, Attorney General Eric Holder says
Attorney General Eric Holder vowed Tuesday to slap cuffs on all the goons who plotted with alleged Al Qaeda operative Najibullah Zazi to blow up New York City. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:01:00 GMT)
Attorney general worried about lawmakers' Gitmo objections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday he is worried that lawmakers' opposition to bringing terrorist suspects held at the military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. prisons could hurt the effort to close the detention center. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:10:42 GMT)
Attorney: Schools should not pay data costs
State government is imposing up to $100 million a year in uncompensated data collection mandates on local school districts, and should either repeal them or pay up, the districts attorney told the Michigan Supreme Court on Tuesday morning. Attorney Dennis Pollard told the court, convened at its original courtroom in the state Capitol building, that since the new reporting requirements were ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:12:59 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney joins Las Vegas law firm
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Former U.S. Attorney for Nevada Gregory Brower will join a law firm with offices in Las Vegas. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:48:32 GMT)
John Travolta's lawyer channels Jack Nicholson, shouts 'You can't handle the truth' in court
The John Travolta blackmail case took a page from a Hollywood script Tuesday when his lawyer used the famous movie line "You can't handle the truth!". (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:04:31 GMT)
Attorney: No bid planned to stop Payne execution
An attorney for Alabama death row inmate Max Landon Payne said he doesn't expect to file last-minute appeals to stop Thursday's scheduled execution. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:05:01 GMT)
West Des Moines city attorney gets 3 percent raise
West Des Moines City Attorney Richard Scieszinski has been awarded a 3 percent raise that will push his annual pay to $139,926. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:21:21 GMT)
Judge sanctions lawyer, former Millcreek school administrator in whistle-blower suit
A federal judge Tuesday sanctioned a former Millcreek Township School District administrator and her lawyer for withholding a key document from the defense in her whistle-blower lawsuit against former colleagues. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:44:30 GMT)
Lisa Nowak defense attorney: Pepper spray never used
Lisa Nowak's defense attorney, Donald Lykkebak, accuses prosecutors of failing to hand over a report that could help clear Nowak. Former-astronaut Lisa Nowak who remains free on bond and is living in Houston - is back in the news today. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:40:01 GMT)
Nowak lawyer says pepper spray not used
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Former U.S. astronaut Lisa Nowak's lawyer says prosecutors failed to turn over a report that could help clear her of attempted kidnapping and assault charges. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:10:28 GMT)
District attorney's office investigating couple's cycling death
District Attorney Susan Reed says her office is looking into whether the accident meets the standards of negligence or recklessness. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:23:23 GMT)
Omar Khadr's star lawyer to be fired
The U.S. military lawyer celebrated as Omar Khadr's best chance for freedom was "paranoid" and "reckless" and allowed his own quest for fame to overshadow his defence of Khadr, affidavits obtained by the Star allege. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:24:58 GMT)
Hearing may see Omar Khadr lawyer dropped: report
The latest hearing for Omar Khadr will take place at a U.S. Navy detention centre in Cuba today, and it could see the dismissal of his military lawyer, according to one media report. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:34:59 GMT)
Military Lawyer to Be Dropped From Canadian Gitmo Detainee's Defense Team
A U.S. military lawyer who had advocated on behalf of Canadian Omar Khadr at Guantanamo Bay is expected to be removed from the defense team Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:30:20 GMT)
Twin Cities attorney is a Coen brothers punch line
When the new Coen brothers movie "A Serious Man" is shown in the Twin Cities, the line that gets the biggest audience reaction is an inside joke. It comes when a character needs a criminal defense attorney and he is advised to "hire Ron Meshbesher." MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with the real-life Ron Meshbesher. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:42:29 GMT)
Monticello Mayor fires village attorney
MONTICELLO — Monticello Mayor Gordon Jenkins has fired the village attorney after criticizing him for missing meetings. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:38:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Accused $20,000 Wine Thief Didn't Know Bottle's Value
A lawyer for a Boston man accused of stealing a $20,000 bottle of wine says his client had no idea of its value. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:55:34 GMT)
Defense attorney drops abuse case
NEW HAMPTON - The defense attorney representing Jeff Marlette wants to withdraw as legal counsel, though from a motion filed Tuesday, Roger Sutton of Charles City makes it clear he believes the court is making a mistake. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:03:05 GMT)
Attorney aims to block NorthSide plan
A St. Louis attorney is hoping to throw a legal roadblock in the path of McEagle Properties’ NorthSide project. D. B. Amon said this morning he will seek a temporary restraining order, injunction and writ against the tax-backed financing and a redevelopment plan that city officials are considering for the $8.1 billion proposal . Amon plans to file the request in a St. Louis circuit court on ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:42:11 GMT)
Attorney General Says Youth's Death A 'Wake-Up Call'
The videotaped beating death of Derrion Albert, a 16-year-old honor roll student in Chicago, left an "indelible mark on every American seeing it," Attorney General Eric Holder said. He met with Chicago city and school officials Wednesday to discuss the problem of youth violence. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:13:42 GMT)
Random breathalyzers could violate rights: lawyer
A New Brunswick lawyer says a federal proposal to rewrite the rules for administering breathalyzers could violate the rights of law-abiding citizens. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:39:30 GMT)
David Bain's first lawyer reinstated to the bar
A struck off high profile lawyer, who represented David Bain at his first murder trial, has been has been reinstated to the High Court roll of barristers and solicitors. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:44:18 GMT)
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Kuebler dropped as Omar Khadr's lawyer
Omar Khadr's high-profile Pentagon-appointed lawyer has been officially dismissed from the legal defence team at a hearing in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:54:31 GMT)
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Ottawa side-steps prostitution law challenges: lawyer
The Canadian government has known for years there are problems with its prostitution laws but has avoided touching the hot issue because of criticism it will face from all sides, a lawyer for three women who are challenging the laws on constitutional grounds argued in court today (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:08:37 GMT)
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Maine lawyer suspended a second time
A Maine lawyer who initiated a failed 2008 referendum effort to build a casino in western Maine has been suspended from practicing law for the second time this year. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:24:06 GMT)
Attorney accused of 'witness intimidation'
A San Francisco murder suspect's attorney sought assurances Wednesday that he would not be arrested for arranging what prosecutors called a "blatant act of witness intimidation" involving eight suspected gang members who stood up during a witness' testimony.... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:01:28 GMT)
U.S. Senate approves Fishman as new U.S. attorney for New Jersey
Star-Ledger File PhotoPaul J. FishmanWASHINGTON -- Paul J. Fishman, a prominent defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, was confirmed tonight by the U.S. Senate as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. After being sworn in by a federal judge,... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:32:12 GMT)
Obama picks openly gay lawyer for ambassadorship
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. If confirmed by the Senate, David Huebner would become the third openly gay ambassador in U.S. history and the first pick by this administration. In a statement released from the White House, Obama said he looked forward to ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:54:09 GMT)
Lawyer: School cop beat teenager
DOLTON, Ill., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- A 15-year-old boy was beaten by a police officer assigned to his special needs school in a Chicago suburb, the teen's lawyer says. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:55:48 GMT)
Obama to name gay lawyer as ambassador
President Barack Obama plans to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the United States' ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, an administration official said Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:57:15 GMT)
Attorney says Playgirl shoot next up for teenage father of Sarah Palin's grandson
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — his bare body. The 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:28:37 GMT)
Obama picks openly gay lawyer for ambassadorship
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:46:43 GMT)
Struck-off lawyer reinstated to the bar
A struck-off high profile lawyer, who represented David Bain at his first murder trial, has been has been reinstated to the High Court roll of barristers and solicitors. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:56:01 GMT)
Openly gay lawyer set to be next US ambassador to NZ
The United States Senate is expected to confirm an openly gay lawyer - David Huebner - will be its next ambassador to New Zealand. The appointment has generated some publicity in the United States because it is the Obama administration's first appointment of an openly gay ambassador. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:05:59 GMT)
Senate confirms Fishman as next US Attorney for NJ
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination of Montclair resident Paul J. Fishman as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:15:47 GMT)
Court Deals Setback to Attorney Convicted in Sex Scam
Ted Roberts, the Texas attorney convicted of theft-related charges for threatening litigation to extract money from two men who had sexual liaisons with his then-wife in 2001 and 2002, has failed to persuade the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to review his case. Without issuing an opinion, the CCA on Wednesday refused Roberts' petition for discretionary review. Roberts says he will file a ... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:31:33 GMT)
Obama names lawyer as ambassador to NZ
US President Obama has nominated a lawyer to be his ambassador to New Zealand. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:36:39 GMT)
Attorney General seeks information related to alleged open meetings violation
The state attorney general's office is investigating a complaint that Hays school board members violated the Texas Open Meetings Act earlier this year by discussing the lease of a district-owned home in a closed-door meeting. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:37:11 GMT)
Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty
A disbarred Warren attorney has pleaded GUILTY to misusing funds. George Kafantaris is accused of taking money from a client's account without permission. He did pay the client back. Kafantaris will be sentenced in about a month. Prosecutors are recommending he serve some jail time. He could face up to 6-months behind bars. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:44:18 GMT)
Removal of lawyer in PEC case sought
The Texas attorney general's office has filed a motion to remove an Austin lawyer from a criminal case in which he is defending former Pedernales Electric Cooperative executive Bennie Fuelberg. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:48:21 GMT)
Democrats make U.S. attorney pick
Texas House Democrats, saving the White House from an unwanted political fight, are recommending that a San Antonio lawyer be the next U.S. attorney for the state's Western District, which includes the Austin area. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:50:50 GMT)
Obama Taps Gay Lawyer for Ambassador of New Zealand and Samoa
President Obama plans to nominate openly gay lawyer David Huebner as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, a move that comes just days ahead of Obama’s planned speech before a gay rights fundraising... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:20:36 GMT)
Aurora attorney enters judge race
Aurora attorney Fred Morelli says he's ready to be a judge again. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:28:11 GMT)
Former Broward commissioner gets an attorney
At least one of the three Broward political figures accused of corruption has secured an attorney. Lawyer Johnny McCray will represent former County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion, according to documents filed in federal court. McCray has represented Eggelletion since the day investigators unveiled accusations charging Eggelletion with conspiring to launder money. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:02:05 GMT)
McDonald's Malaysia operator faces arrest: lawyer
US fast food giant McDonald's operator in Malaysia is facing arrest for failing to appear in court to answer a charge of illegally operating an outlet, a government lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:57:35 GMT)
Gaskins' lawyer tells of tax-case strategy
Johnny Gaskins didn't trust banks, according to his lawyer. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:04:33 GMT)
Gay lawyer may get ambassadorship
President Barack Obama plans to nominate an openly gay lawyer, David Huebner, as ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, an administration official said Wednesday. Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush both had openly gay ambassadors during their terms. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:18:28 GMT)
'He's contrite about what happened': Attorney who used clients' money will give up license
The metro-east attorney accused by state regulators of using at least $25,000 from a disabled adult ward and two estates on himself has asked the Illinois Supreme Court to revoke his attorney's license. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:02:22 GMT)
Conahan hires second attorney for kids-for-cash defense
Former Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Conahan has hired a second attorney to defend him against charges related to his alleged involvement in a kids-for-cash scheme. Attorney Arthur T. Donato Jr., of Media, will serve as co-counsel with Conahan's origin (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:21:31 GMT)
President Obama to nominate openly gay lawyer David Huebner as U.S. ambassador to New Zealand, Samoa
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. If confirmed by the Senate, David Huebner would become the third openly gay ambassador in U.S. history. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT)
Attorney says Playgirl shoot next up for teenage father of Sarah Palin's grandson
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:42:10 GMT)
NYC doc who killed husband hires celebrity lawyer
Associated Press - October 8, 2009 6:35 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Harvard law professor and celebrity defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz is now representing a New York doctor convicted of murdering her... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:51:34 GMT)
Queens doc who killed husband hires celebrity lawyer
NEW YORK -- Harvard law professor and celebrity defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz is now representing a New York doctor convicted of murdering her husband. Dershowitz and his brother, Nathan, are preparing an appeal for Dr. Mazoltuv Borukhova (MAZ'-uhl-tahv bor-uh-KOH'-vuh.) Dershowitz's... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:40:17 GMT)
NEW JERSEY: U.S. Attorney nominee approved
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination of Montclair resident Paul J. Fishman as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. The 52-year-old Fishman was confirmed by unanimous consent Wednesday evening. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:10:02 GMT)
Attorney says Playgirl shoot next up for teenage father of Sarah Palin's grandson
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:28:35 GMT)
Demjanjuk attorney will appeal case to high court
John Demjanjuk's attorney says he plans to ask Germany's high court to block his trial on charges of being an accessory to the murder of thousands at a Nazi death camp. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:19:55 GMT)
Attorney General Proposes Board for New York State Pension Fund
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- New York’s scandal-plagued $116.5 billion pension fund , the third-largest U.S. system of its type, would be overseen by an appointed board, stripping sole control from the state comptroller, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo proposed. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:51:50 GMT)
Glaxo Ignored Paxil’s Birth-Defect Risks, Lawyer Says (Update2)
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc officials intentionally ignored the possibility that the Paxil antidepressant caused birth defects, a lawyer said in closing arguments of a trial over the drug. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:47:14 GMT)
US Attorney: Air Jamaica To Pay $180,000 To Resolve Case
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Air Jamaica will pay $180,000 to resolve a civil action by the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn over maintenance issues that eventually led to an aircraft making an emergency landing at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York in December 2001. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:19:40 GMT)
Davis & Wilkerson Enhances Team with Experienced Attorney
Austin, TX, October 8, 2009 – Davis & Wilkerson ( www.dwlaw.com ), one of Central Texas’ leading law firms in the area of civil trial law, professional liability defense and health care law , announced today the hiring of a new attorney. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:22:20 GMT)
Queens doc who killed husband hires celebrity lawyer
Harvard law professor and celebrity defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz is now representing a New York doctor convicted of murdering her husband. Dershowitz and his brother, Nathan, are preparing an appeal for Dr. Mazoltuv Borukhova. Dershowitz’s clients... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:25:23 GMT)
Alabama Attorney General Troy King blocks district attorneys' suits against pharmacies
King said he's using his authority as the state's top attorney to try to get the suits dismissed because he considers them frivolous. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:38:00 GMT)
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