Attorney News Oct 2009
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Lawyer: Polanski Feels Depressed in Jail
Roman Polanski feels tired and depressed as he enters his third week in a Zurich prison, his lawyer says. After visiting Polanski, attorney Herve Temime told two Swiss newspapers that the 76-year-old filmmaker appeared to be "very dejected" and "was ... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:46:23 GMT)
Polanski feels depressed in jail: lawyer
Director Roman Polanski is feeling depressed two weeks after his arrest in Switzerland to face U.S. extradition for a 1977 case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer was quoted as saying on Sunday. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:32:01 GMT)
GOP Candidate Kim Running For Attorney General
Illinois Republicans have a candidate for attorney general. Attorney and former Northfield trustee Steve Kim formally announced Monday that he's running. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:48:01 GMT)
Zoning attorney builds case for temple
Paul Gilbert, zoning attorney, gives his view on the Phoenix temple (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:14:34 GMT)
Merkel paddling case to go to Taylor County District Attorney
A case involving a Merkel Middle School football coach accused of delivering a paddling that left welts and bruises on the buttocks of at least one player will soon be in the hands of Taylor County’s district attorney. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:23:00 GMT)
Candidate announces for Ill. attorney general
Steve Kim made his candidacy for Illinois Attorney General official on October 12. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:29:30 GMT)
GOP candidate Kim running for attorney general
Illinois Republicans have a candidate for attorney general. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:09:06 GMT)
Two doctors, lawyer-boyfriend in court in Anna Nicole Smth case
LOS ANGELES — Two doctors and the lawyer-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith are due in court to hear what government witnesses have to say about their alleged roles in supplying drugs that killed the celebrity model. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:10:24 GMT)
Planet Election Guide: With expertise in hand, attorney wants to join back in
Jenny Russell is an attorney, boater and runner who has lived and played in Telluride since 1995. As she’s carved out a life here, she has also accrued a bit of experience with town government. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:18:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Willmar Man Stabbed Only in Self-Defense
The lawyer of a Willmar man accused of fatally stabbing of a Ridgewater College student last year says his client was acting in self-defense... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:21:23 GMT)
The attorney for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach wants his trial held before the end of ...
The attorney for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach wants his trial held before the end of January. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:32:29 GMT)
Richmond city attorney Sales announces retirement
Richmond City Attorney Norman B. Sales announced today that he plans to retire effective Dec. 31, citing personal reasons. Sales has been the city attorney for the past four years and has worked in the city attorney’s office for more than 20 years. In Richmond, the city attorney is appointed by City Council. Sales’ decision to retire comes after he found himself frequently in the middle of legal ... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:24:54 GMT)
Judge Refuses to Punish Lawyer for Anti-RIAA Blogging
A federal judge refuses to sanction Ray Beckerman, a lawyer-blogger whom the Recording Industry Association has decried as a "vexatious" litigator in his defense of a New York woman the RIAA has accused of illegal file sharing. The industry said he breached ethics by writing frivolous motions that he posted on his blog to "embarrass" the industry. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:31:11 GMT)
Savoie Being 'Tortured' in Japan, Attorney Claims
Christopher Savoie has now been locked up two weeks in a Japanese jail, and now his attorney said the Franklin father is being "tortured." (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:43:24 GMT)
BofA accedes attorney privilege on Merrill deal
Bank of America has acceded to a request from the office of Andrew Cuomo, attorney-general of New York, to waive the attorney client privilege that Mr Cuomo claims is preventing him from determining whether charges should be brought against BofA’s top executives. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:21:46 GMT)
Bad boy Barry's lawyer appointed judge
The lawyer who got AFL bad boy Barry Hall off a punching charge allowing him to play in the 2005 grand final has been appointed a Victorian Supreme Court judge. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:24:15 GMT)
Kim announces run for Illinois attorney general
Republican leaders formally unveiled suburban businessman Steve Kim today as their candidate for attorney general. Kim, first Asian-American GOP candidate to run for statewide office in Illinois, said at the Korean-American Association of Chicago that he understands both legislative procedures and the "mechanisms" of the business community and the overall economy of the state. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:14:12 GMT)
American father mistreated in Japanese jail, attorney says
An American father jailed in Tokyo has been harshly treated, his attorney said Monday, while Japanese authorities said he is getting "special" treatment. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:30:55 GMT)
Sources: FBI Investigating $3.6 Million Under Fla. Lawyer's Control
The FBI is seeking to trace the whereabouts of $3.6 million from accounts overseen by prominent Miami lawyer and forensic accountant Lewis Freeman, who judges have often appointed to help recover money for victims of fraud, according to sources. FBI agents earlier this month executed search warrants at the Miami and Plantation, Fla., offices of Lewis B. Freeman & Partners, confiscating documents ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:01:10 GMT)
Asst. State Attorney Resigned, Allegedly Made Crude Remarks
LAKE CITY, FL -- An Assistant State Attorney in Florida is out of a job after crude comments she allegedly made to two Columbia County Sheriff's Office detectives. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:10:06 GMT)
Lawyer, Clements wed
Natalie Jo Lawyer and Stephen Lee Clements were united in marriage May 2, 2009 at High Bridge Park Pavilion, Wilmore, Ky. Pastor Tim Ahlemeyer performed the ceremony. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:51:25 GMT)
State regulators file complaint against Springfield lawyer
A complaint has been filed by state attorney regulators against a Springfield lawyer, accusing him of attempting to bill a client for a meeting that didn’t take place, and in an unrelated incident driving while under the influence of alcohol. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:53:12 GMT)
Trust wording leads New Kensington man to sue late attorney's estate
A New Kensington businessman is suing the estate of his late attorney in federal court for failing to design an irrevocable trust that would protect the businessman's estate from federal taxes when he dies. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:03:53 GMT)
Norman B. Sales, Richmond city attorney, to retire Dec. 31
Richmond City Attorney Norman B. Sales announced yesterday that he plans to retire effective Dec. 31, citing personal reasons. Sales has been the city attorney for the past four years and has worked in the city attorney’s office for more than 20 years. The city attorney is appointed by City Council. Sales’ decision to retire comes after he found himself frequently in the middle of legal clashes ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:10:24 GMT)
McGregor cat lover moves a step closer to trial after lawyer denies local offer of help
As Kathryn Pace moves closer to a trial that could force the demolition of her McGregor home, one of her former neighbors is confounded about why Pace’s lawyer rebuffed her efforts to help the retired elementary school teacher and cat lover clean up her house. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:15:17 GMT)
GOP candidate Kim running for attorney general
CHICAGO — Illinois Republicans have a candidate for attorney general. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:23:02 GMT)
Lawyer's ad not misleading, state high court rules
The South Carolina Supreme Court dismissed disciplinary charges Monday against an Upstate personal injury lawyer known for his catchy television ads, putting an end to a years-long legal battle over whether one of the attorney's ads aired years ago made misleading promises about protecting jobs. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:09:21 GMT)
Lawyer plans appeal today for parents of hanged child
Associated Press - October 13, 2009 3:15 AM ET PALERMO, N.Y. (AP) - The lawyer for a central New York couple whose child was hanged says he'll file an appeal of the couple's child endangerment... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:21:15 GMT)
Stephen Gately's death not 'foul play' family lawyer says
Stephen Gately's family's lawyer has said they are happy the Boyzone singer did not die as a result of "foul play". (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:32:56 GMT)
Bella Vista Attorney Resigns
Bella Vista is looking for a new city attorney after Jason Kelley announced his resignation effective Nov. 6. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:46:10 GMT)
Incarcerated Roman Polanski is 'tired and depressed', says lawyer
London, Oct 13 : Troubled filmmaker Roman Polanski is 'tired and depressed' in jail as he battles extradition to the US, his lawyer has said. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:05:02 GMT)
Reno city attorney to seek second term
Reno City Attorney John Kadlic has said he will seek a second four-year term next year. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:46:13 GMT)
Assistant state attorney agrees to end employment
By Karen Voyles Staff writer A woman accused of making crude comments and kissing a Columbia County deputy on the top of his head is no longer an assistant state attorney for the 3rd Judicial Circuit. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:08:30 GMT)
Ponce-Rocha to learn if he'll get new attorney
The man charged with murdering a Wausau woman could get a new attorney. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:20:32 GMT)
Attorney for Misty Cummings steps down
By Karen Voyles Staff writer The attorney who has represented Misty Croslin Cummings has stepped away from the case. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:32:14 GMT)
Lawyer in peers' hot seat as ads stir Kenmore furor
A lawyer running for Kenmore village justice has been told by a peer group to publicly disavow controversial campaign advertisements about which he claims ignorance. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:56:03 GMT)
Mt. Vernon attorney faces 3-judge panel today
COLUMBUS -- A Mount Vernon attorney will face a three-judge panel today from the Ohio Supreme Court's Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:04:14 GMT)
Attorney: McManus case should be dismissed
Former Garfield Township Treasurer Judy McManus is scheduled for trial today for allegedly altering township financial records, in part for attempting to hide payments to an agency that collected delinquent taxes. But McManus' attorney said the case should be dismissed. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:27:28 GMT)
Bank Leumi Employee, Lawyer Violated Law, Finma Says (Update1)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- An employee of Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd. ’s Geneva unit and a lawyer for the bank and some of its clients unlawfully provided false information to the Swiss financial regulator, the agency said. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:08:38 GMT)
Man 'posed as top lawyer to con women'
A conman Paul Bint posed as the UK's top lawyer Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer to ''worm'' his way into the affections of women and pocket their property a court hears. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:18:58 GMT)
Lawyer's Benefits Yanked Over $1/Day Blog
N.Y. Labor Dept. stopped unemployed lawyer's benefits over $1 revenue from blog. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:31:40 GMT)
Bank of America’s Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege
The office of New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has released the letter, by Bank of America outside counsel Lewis Liman at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton . In it, Mr. Liman outlines what information his client will be releasing to Mr. Cuomo and other regulators, including the nonpublic disclosure statement attached to the public merger proxy. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:00:58 GMT)
Gandhy interrogated in presence of lawyer
Following a court directive, top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy was interrogated this evening in the presence of his lawyer at the special cell police station in New Delhi. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:03:25 GMT)
Newark municipal attorney admits trying to coerce $750K from boss
NEWARK -- A Newark municipal attorney has pleaded guilty to trying to coerce $750,000 from his boss and a promotion, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced today. Neal Braunstein, 40, admitted to threatening his boss, Julien Neals, the city corporation... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:47:25 GMT)
Attorney General McCollum hits milestone
Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced his CyberSafety Education program has reached more than 1,000 Florida schools since 2007. Freedom High School in Orange County was the 1,000th school in Florida to receive the CyberSafety presentation, and the school's principal emphasized the importance of having teachers and students learn about safe Internet use. "Educating children about ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:10:06 GMT)
Report: Attorney for Haleigh Cummings' stepmom quits
Attorney Robert Fields said in an e-mail that he no longer represents Haleigh Cummings' stepmother, Misty. Misty Croslin Cummings, the last person to see Haleigh Cummings, lost her attorney after she appeared on national television, a Gainesville newspaper is reporting. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:26:53 GMT)
Angola native assists attorney general
Angola native Wade Hornbacher is Indiana's newest Deputy Attorney General. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:27:17 GMT)
Lawyer in case of strangled correction officer alleges bias
The man accused of strangling to death a correction officer who was moonlighting as a bouncer at a Southampton bar showed up in court Tuesday wearing a gray sweatshirt - which his defense lawyer said shows correction officials are biased against him. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:51:38 GMT)
Lincoln Park council members to OK strip club's liquor license, attorney says
The battle between Lincoln Park council members and a controversial strip club will most likely come to an end following tonight's council meeting, the city's attorney said today. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:12:09 GMT)
'Birther' attorney, Orly Taitz, sanctioned by judge
In an order today, California attorney Orly Taitz has been sanctioned $20,000 by U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land -- double the amount he said he was considering. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:31:16 GMT)
Lawyer wants more tests for man accused of stabbing Sinton priest
SINTON — A lawyer for the man accused of stabbing a Sinton priest said Tuesday he will ask for further competency evaluations after reviewing a psychologist’s report that the accused is competent to stand trial. David Rodriguez, 36, was indicted by a San Patricio grand jury in July on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge related in the stabbing of Father Shaji Varghese. Varghese ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:33 GMT)
Lee’s Summit lawyer appointed to Missouri appeals court
Gov. Jay Nixon announced Thursday that he had selected a Lee’s Summit lawyer to serve on the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District in Kansas City. Cynthia Reams Martin will fill a seat vacated earlier this year when Judge Joseph Dandurand resigned to work for Attorney General Chris Koster. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:38:53 GMT)
Lawyer for Jamie Bacon suspects Corrections documents withheld
VANCOUVER -- A lawyer for accused killer Jamie Bacon thinks B.C. Corrections is withholding some documentation of communications between Bacon's jailers and the police. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:55:11 GMT)
Dziekanski's death nothing to do with Taser: lawyer
The Taser used on Robert Dziekanski had nothing to do with the Polish immigrant's death at Vancouver International Airport, according to the manufacturer's lawyer. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:12:17 GMT)
Wake district attorney to contest Cary man's innocence
District attorney says the man who has confessed to the murder for which Greg Taylor was convicted is mentally ill. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:15:40 GMT)
Breaking News: Attorney General Suing T.A.D. Over "Health Care Disaster".
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced that the A.G.'s Health Care Section has filed a lawsuit against the Texas-based aviation parts manufacturer. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:34:49 GMT)
State Sen. Hiram Monserrate's lawyer blasts doctor's testimony as 'inquisition' in closing arguments
State Sen. Hiram Monserrate's lawyer wrapped up his case Tuesday by taking aim at a doctor who testified the pol's girlfriend told her she was slashed across the face with a broken water glass. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:09:54 GMT)
Sjoblom, Attorney Sued by Stanford Investors, Leaves Proskauer
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Thomas Sjoblom, an attorney sued by investors in the businesses of alleged Ponzi scheme operator R. Allen Stanford, has withdrawn as a partner from New York-based Proskauer Rose LLP, a spokesman for the law firm said. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:08:39 GMT)
Taser lawyer testifies on Canada death
A lawyer for Taser International says its stun gun was not responsible for the death of a Polish immigrant at Vancouver International Airport two years ago. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:09:39 GMT)
Kate Gosselin's lawyer: Jon must return $180K
Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. Kate Gosselin, meanwhile, must provide an accounting of past expenses by the same date, lawyer Mark Momjian said. And an arbitrator will review another $55,000 she says she spent on household and child-related expenses. The divorcing stars of TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8 ... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:07:00 GMT)
D.C. sniper's attorney seeks clemency from Virginia governor
An attorney for convicted Washington-area sniper John Allen Muhammad, who is scheduled to be executed November 10, will seek clemency from Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine on October 22. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:20:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Jon Gosselin Must Return $180,000 To Kate
Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. Kate Gosselin, meanwhile, must provide an accounting of past expenses by the same date, lawyer Mark Momjian said. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:35:55 GMT)
Lawyer who failed to pay income taxes hired for DOJ top job
HELENA - Attorney General Steve Bullock has filled a top Justice Department job with his former colleague - an accomplished Helena lawyer now on legal probation for failing to pay thousands of dollars in state and federal income taxes. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:19:51 GMT)
Taser not responsible for airport death, lawyer argues
A lawyer for the manufacturer of the Taser stun gun argued Tuesday that the device did not cause the 2007 death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:07:46 GMT)
Lawyer says Jon Gosselin ordered to return $180K
Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. Kate Gosselin, meanwhile, must provide an accounting of past expenses by the same date, lawyer Mark Momjian said. And an arbitrator will review another $55,000 she says she spent on household and child-related expenses. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:40:48 GMT)
Bangor lawyer becomes legal aid group?s president
BANGOR, Maine -- A local lawyer has been named president of the Pine Tree Legal Assistance board of directors. Robert Lingley, 66, of Bangor has served on Pine Tree's board since 2006 and as vice ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:44:10 GMT)
Governor acknowledges talks with attorney general candidate
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine has acknowledged that his office discussed plans for a legislative special session to change state laws on how evidence is presented in court with attorney general candidate Steve Shannon and a member of his campaign. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:52:50 GMT)
Federal Judge Sanctions 'Birther' Lawyer for 'Frivolous' Suit
A federal district court judge in Georgia has issued a $20,000 sanction for misconduct in a case involving California lawyer and dentist Orly Taitz, a leader of the "birther" movement whose members have challenged President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. "The absolute absence of any legitimate legal argument, combined with the political diatribe in her motions, demonstrates that Ms. Taitz's ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:02:48 GMT)
Attorney wants Fayette County to pay $25,000 in legal fees
The attorney for a convicted double murderer wants Fayette County to pay $25,378 in legal fees. The money would be in addition to $126,286 the county already has paid to Noah Geary, attorney for David Munchinski. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:02:07 GMT)
City Attorney: Outsourcing Without Competition
Attorney's opinion gives Sanders broad authority to outsource services without having city departments bid. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:10:35 GMT)
Newark attorney admits blackmail bid
NEWARK — A former assistant city attorney in Newark has admitted to blackmailing his boss. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:15:01 GMT)
Attorney advises Athens-Clarke to drop bar-worker age limit
Athens-Clarke Attorney Bill Berryman will advise county commissioners to revoke a 2008 ordinance prohibiting anyone under 21 from working at a bar, after the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of underage strip club employees in Atlanta. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:25:32 GMT)
'Jon & Kate' star Kate Gosselin's lawyer: Jon ordered to return $180k
Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. Kate Gosselin , meanwhile, must provide an accounting of past expenses by the same date, lawyer Mark Momjian said. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:57:49 GMT)
Mountain View city attorney Michael Martello to retire
Longtime Mountain View City Attorney Michael Martello will retire at the end of the year, the city announced Tuesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:07:21 GMT)
Federal Judge Sanctions 'Birther' Lawyer for 'Frivolous' Suit
A federal district court judge in Georgia has issued a $20,000 sanction for misconduct in a case involving California lawyer and dentist Orly Taitz, a leader of the "birther" movement whose members have challenged President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:02:30 GMT)
Dial-A-Lawyer program set for Oct. 22
SPRINGFIELD - Free legal advice will be given out by phone to any Western Massachusetts resident who calls the Massachusetts Bar Association's Western Massachusetts Dial-A-Lawyer program on the evening of Oct. 22. Legal questions on any topic will be answered during the four-hour program. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:27:20 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced in rip-offs of clients will receive new trial
A Tucson lawyer who was convicted of embezzlement last year was granted a new trial Tuesday, after first being sentenced to 9 1/4 years in prison and then having that sentence set aside. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:28:01 GMT)
Expected nominee for U.S. attorney out of running
The White House abruptly has ended the vetting process for Rob Wallace to be the next U.S. attorney in Oklahoma's Eastern District, the Tulsa World learned Tuesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:38:06 GMT)
Home invasion defendant insists on new attorney
One of the seven defendants in January's deadly Montgomery Township home invasion robbery remained adamant Tuesday that he wanted to dump his court-appointed defense attorney. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:13:05 GMT)
Sentencing for Lawyer who Lied About Hit-And-Run
A Killington lawyer and part-time traffic judge convicted of intentionally causing a serious accident will be sentenced today. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:37:59 GMT)
Misty Cummings' attorney steps down
ORLANDO, Fla. -- The attorney representing Misty Cummings, the stepmother of missing 6-year-old Haleigh Cummings, has stepped down following her recent appearance on CBS' "The Early Show." (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:38:27 GMT)
Kate's lawyer says Jon must pay her
A lawyer for reality TV star Kate Gosselin says her estranged husband Jon has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds. The divorcing stars of TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8" appeared briefly in family court Tuesday in the Philadelphia suburb of Norristown. Kate Gosselin says her husband took $230,000 from a joint account. Her lawyer, Mark Momjian, says an arbitrator will review another ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58:13 GMT)
Lawyer says Jon Gosselin ordered to return $180K
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) - Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:57:05 GMT)
Attorney advises Athens-Clarke to drop bar-worker age limit
Athens-Clarke Attorney Bill Berryman will advise county commissioners to revoke a 2008 ordinance prohibiting anyone under 21 from working at a bar, after the state Supreme Court ruled in favor of underage strip club employees in Atlanta. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:01:04 GMT)
Lawyer Reveals 8 Trial Cases Completed In 4 Months
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The newly improved delivery system of the judiciary has been proven to be efficient as a senior lawyer revealed that he had completed the trial of eight cases in four months as compared to five years just to complete one trial previously. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:39:09 GMT)
Lawyer in CIA trial challenges identities
A lawyer representing half of the American defendants charged in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in 2003 argued on Wednesday that most of her clients have never been positively identified and should be found innocent. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:44:58 GMT)
Brett Tolman resigning as U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman said Wednesday he is resigning as the state's top federal prosecutor effective Dec. 31 to go into private practice. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:59:06 GMT)
Accused Hijacker Had Been In Contact With US For Yrs - Lawyer
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a flight at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and fleeing to Cuba more than 40 years ago had been in contact with U.S. officials in Cuba for several years in hopes of returning to the U.S., his lawyer confirmed Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:20:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijacking suspect sought return for years
A defense lawyer says a U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 has been trying to return to the United States for years. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:23:28 GMT)
Pratt & Whitney fights Conn. attorney general over plan to cut 1,000 jobs in state
HARTFORD, Conn. - Jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney is fighting the Connecticut attorney general's legal effort to help workers block the move of 1,000 jobs from the state. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:51:52 GMT)
US Attorney for Utah to resign in December
SALT LAKE CITY -- A spokeswoman says U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman will resign in December. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:06:10 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijacking suspect sought return for years
A U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 had been trying to return to the United States for years, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:19:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijacking suspect sought return for years
A U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 had been trying to return to the United States for years, his lawyer said Wednesday. The attorney, James Neuman, said outside court that Luis Armando Pena Soltren had approac... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:41:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijacking Suspect Sought Return For Years
A U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 had been trying to return to the United States for years, his lawyer said Wednesday. The attorney, James Neuman, said outside court that Luis Armando Pena Soltren had approached U.S. authorities in Cuba for several years about returning to the United States before finally arriving on a commercial flight Sunday, when he was ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:46:31 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman to resign
If his son had it his way, U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman would be taking a job at Disneyland. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:21:04 GMT)
Attorney: Fired Okla. governor's mansion workers deny accusations they raped 3 female inmates
OKLAHOMA CITY - An attorney for the former head chef and head groundskeeper at the Oklahoma governor's mansion says the men deny allegations that they raped three female prison inmates assigned to work on the mansion grounds. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:39:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Water-drinking contest death not firm's fault
The lawyer for Entercom Communications Corp. admitted today that top officials in the company's (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:55:02 GMT)
Attorney denies Oklahoma governor's mansion rape allegations
An attorney for two former state workers under investigation on allegations they raped female prison inmates assigned to work on the grounds of the Oklahoma governor's mansion says they deny wrongdoin ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:00:46 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General's office agrees to take over Jayson Williams prosecution
Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerFormer NBA star Jayson Williams listens as his defense attorney questions Hunterdon County Prosecutor J. Patrick Barnes, about racial bias in the investigation of the killing of hired driver Costas ''Gus'' Christofi at Williams' central New Jersey mansion... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:09:04 GMT)
After being fired and rehired village attorney Billig quits
MONTICELLO — Fresh from being fired by Mayor Gordon Jenkins and then rehired by three trustees last week, Jacob Billig has submitted his resignation as village attorney. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:23:45 GMT)
Lawyer asks off Detroit murder-for-hire case
A lawyer is asking to be taken off the case of an alleged setup man charged with solicitation of murder in connection with the 2007 shooting death of Rose Cobb, the wife of a former Detroit police sergeant. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:29:01 GMT)
Lisa Nowak's Attorney Moves To Exclude Evidence
The attorney for former astronaut Lisa Nowak has filed a motion to keep the state from introducing several items as evidence in the trial. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:30:53 GMT)
Lawyer in accident cover-up gets 99 days
A Killington lawyer who caused a traffic accident and then lied about it to police -- saying his wife was the one behind the wheel -- is going to prison. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:23:48 GMT)
Berkeley gets permanent city attorney, housing head
Berkeley hired two longtime city employees Tuesday to serve as city attorney and housing and community services director. The City Council voted unanimously to hire Zachary Cowan as city attorney. Cowan, 53, has served as interim city attorney since Manuela... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:54:36 GMT)
Hospital-bed statements to police not valid, Dingle attorney argues
A defense attorney for a Mount Clemens woman accused in a drunken driving crash that killed four teens will have to wait another two weeks to continue his arguments that her hospital-bed interview with police should be suppressed at trial. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:54:48 GMT)
NJ attorney general taking over Williams case
The New Jersey attorney general's office will take over the manslaughter prosecution of former NBA star Jayson Williams. An office spokesman said Wednesday that it would replace the Hunterdon County prosecutor's office for Williams' retrial on a reckless manslaughter count stemming from the shooting of a hired driver in 2002. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:05:01 GMT)
Attorney general taking over Williams case
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey attorney general's office will take over the manslaughter prosecution of former NBA star Jayson Williams. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:39:52 GMT)
Trial lawyer defends Bear manager
A lawyer for former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi on Wednesday vigorously defended prosecution allegations he repeatedly lied to investors early in the financial crisis, describing as "ridiculous" one charge of insider trading. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for N.J. sworn in
Paul J. Fishman, a former federal prosecutor who grew up in River Edge, was sworn in Wednesday as the new U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:54:07 GMT)
Trial lawyer defends Bear manager; U.S. cites "lies"
A lawyer for former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi on Wednesday vigorously defended him against prosecution allegations he repeatedly lied to investors early in the financial crisis, describing as "ridiculous" one charge of insider trading. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:14:24 GMT)
Reeves isn't the father: lawyer
The lawyer for Keanu Reeves says DNA tests show he is not the father of a Barrie woman's children.[...] (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:57 GMT)
San Bernardino City Attorney gives statement to DA
SAN BERNARDINO - The city attorney, having provided statements to top county prosecutors regarding a City Hall theft investigation, is now willing to talk to city detectives about the case. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:32:30 GMT)
Trial lawyer defends Bear manager; U.S. cites "lies"
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawyer for former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi on Wednesday vigorously defended him against prosecution allegations he repeatedly lied to investors early in the ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:51:31 GMT)
Calif. Attorney Accused of Stealing From Clients
A California attorney has been arraigned on charges of taking more than $350,000 in client funds. Ronald Norton Gottschalk of Gottschalk & Associates has been charged with two counts of grand theft by embezzlement. He has pleaded not guilty. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:00:46 GMT)
Imprisoned lawyer Lerach moves to halfway house
William Lerach, a lawyer best known for winning settlements for Enron investors, has been moved to a California halfway house after serving most of a two-year prison sentence for a kickback scheme, according to U.S. Bureau of Prison records. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:07:58 GMT)
Former Anchorage CFO Tells City Attorney No Union Contract Cover-up
The controversial union contracts, some say have caused the city's budget crisis, have the muni's former chief financial officer firing back. CBS 11 News has learned Sharon Weddleton met with the city attorney to dispute an assembly member's cover-up claims. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:54:28 GMT)
NJ Attorney General taking over Jayson Williams case
(AP) — The New Jersey Attorney General's office will take over the manslaughter prosecution of former NBA star Jayson Wiliams. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:11:28 GMT)
Well-Meaning Stance Hurts Polanski, Lawyer Says
Roman Polanski’s lawyer said that inept support from his well-meaning backers had created a phony dispute about whether great artists have special rights. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:18:37 GMT)
Lawyer Alleges Dallas Group's Prayers Incite Followers to Commit Violence Against Him
In a test of the free-speech limits on prayer, a lawyer who has challenged the right of a Dallas-based organization to endorse military chaplains alleges in a recently filed suit that the organization incites its followers in prayers to violence against him. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:02:08 GMT)
Attorney General Certifies Illegal Immigration Ballot Proposal
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas attorney general Wednesday certified the name and ballot title of a proposed constitutional amendment that would make it difficult for illegal immigrants to receive public benefits in the state. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:30:12 GMT)
Fishman takes reins as US Attorney for NJ
Former federal prosecutor Paul Fishman was sworn in Wednesday as U.S. attorney in a private ceremony. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:11:39 GMT)
Test shows Keanu isn't the father, lawyer says
A Toronto lawyer representing Keanu Reeves says a paternity test has proved the actor never sired a child with Karen Sala, the Barrie woman who is seeking millions in spousal and child support. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:44:59 GMT)
D.C. sniper's attorney plans clemency plea to governor
An attorney for convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad said in an online statement that he will file a request for clemency with Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine on Oct. 22. Muhammad faces execution Nov. 10 for the October 2002 murder of Dean Harold Meyers at a Manassas gas station. Muhammad and his then-teenage accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, killed 10 people and injured three others during a 23-day shooting ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:23:14 GMT)
Attorney for Greenville cops accused of beating homeless reacts to investigation
An attorney for a former Greenville Police officer says allegations that his client abused homeless people are blown out of proportion. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:27:12 GMT)
Former Anchorage CFO Tells City Attorney No Union Contract Cover-up
The controversial union contracts, some say have caused the city's budget crisis, have the muni's former chief financial officer firing back. CBS 11 News has learned Sharon Weddleton met with the city attorney to dispute an assembly member's cover-up claims. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:24:31 GMT)
Attorney joins firm
Douglas R. Aberle has joined Siegel, Barnett & Schutz, L.L.P. as an associate attorney.... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:02:23 GMT)
Test clears Reeves: lawyer
The lawyer for Keanu Reeves says a DNA test shows he is not the father of a Barrie woman's children.[...] (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:07:57 GMT)
'Lookout' in Chae home invasion wants new lawyer
NORRISTOWN — The alleged "lookout" during a deadly Montgomery Township home invasion robbery has turned down a plea deal and asked a judge for a new lawyer. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:14:15 GMT)
Smoking ban makes hard cases go soft: lawyer
A total smoking ban in penitentiaries has turned hard-core lifers into jittery, candy-eating blobs, according to a portrait painted yesterday by a lawyer in Federal Court. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:43:51 GMT)
Attorney rejects rape claim against Oklahoma City workers
Two former state workers accused of sexual assault by three female Corrections Department inmates are innocent, their attorney says. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:04:14 GMT)
Former Attorney General Janet Reno backs exonerated Cuban immigrant's US residency bid
MIAMI - Former Attorney General Janet Reno is backing the U.S. residency bid of a Cuban immigrant imprisoned for a sexual assault he didn't commit. Orlando Boquete was one of thousands of Cubans who fled the island to South Florida during the 1980 Mariel boatlift. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:54:38 GMT)
Ex-Bear Stearns manager did not lie: lawyer
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin, on trial for fraud and charges he lied to investors early in the financial crisis, could not have foreseen problems in the subprime mortgage market in 2007, his lawyer said in opening his defense on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:29:39 GMT)
Court: Anguish Lawyer Caused His Firm Outweighs His ADEA Claim
A federal appeals court has bounced an age-bias suit by a lawyer whose firm axed him after a tortuous year-and-a half stint, finding there were ample non-discriminatory reasons for firing him. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:05:48 GMT)
Alabama FOP board endorses Attorney General Troy King for re-election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- State Attorney General Troy King has picked up a campaign endorsement from the board of the Alabama Fraternal Order of Police. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:07:54 GMT)
Bear Fund Debacle ‘Didn’t Turn Out Well,’ Lawyer Says (Correct)
(Corrects spelling of Tannin in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew Tannin , the former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager accused of misleading investors, didn’t commit a crime even though the collapse of his funds “did not turn out well,” his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:08:36 GMT)
Well-Meaning Stance Hurts Polanski, Lawyer Says
PARIS -- As a high-powered international legal team presses to free the film director Roman Polanski from a Swiss jail, his French lawyer said Wednesday that inept support from some well-meaning backers had created a phony dispute about whether great artists have special rights. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:18:17 GMT)
Bear Fund Debacle ‘Didn’t Turn Out Well,’ Lawyer Says (Update3)
Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew Tannin , the former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager accused of misleading investors, didn’t commit a crime even though the collapse of his funds “did not turn out well,” his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:24:00 GMT)
Attorney: Driver involved in fatal crash had previous DUI conviction
A New York woman who was arraigned today on charges that she caused the crash that killed a Norwich woman on Sept. 20 was convicted of drunken driving in 2006, according to the dead woman's family's attorney. Lisette Oblitas Cruz, 28, of Port Chester, N.Y., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, using a cell phone while driving, driving an uninsured vehicle, evading ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:40:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Mom didn't drive teen to rec center slaying
The lawyer for a Detroit mom accused of helping her 15-year-old son kill a 19-year-old outside a recreation center said today that she didn't drive him there. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:39:00 GMT)
Stern's attorney blames Smith's doctors for prescribing drugs
An attorney for Anna Nicole Smith's companion Howard K. Stern has defended his client against accusations he conspired to supply the late model with drugs, insisting he trusted the star's doctors to do the right thing. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:46:46 GMT)
Anna Nicole Smith - Sterns Attorney Blames Smiths Doctors For Prescribing Drugs
An attorney for ANNA NICOLE SMITH's companion HOWARD K. STERN has defended his client against accusations he conspired to supply the late model with drugs, insisting he... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:47:07 GMT)
Ex-Bear Stearns manager did not lie: lawyer
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin, on trial for charges of alleged fraud and lying to investors early in the financial crisis, might have made strategic mistakes but he did not conspire with colleagues to commit a crime, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:48:33 GMT)
Former deputy county attorney arrested for smuggling drugs to prisoner
Former Graham County Deputy County Attorney David Paul De Costa, 42, of Tempe was arrested after police say he transferred drugs to a prisoner. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:09:12 GMT)
Selecting new district attorney for Franklin County is top priority
The county's three judges intend to fill the district attorney's position as quickly as possible now that Jack Nelson has been laid to rest. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:11:30 GMT)
S. Miss. U.S. attorney deployed to Iraq
Stan Harris, the acting U.S. attorney in southern Mississippi, is being deployed next week for military duty in Iraq. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:23:54 GMT)
FILM FLUB: Iowa Attorney General's Office says its employees are looking into what movie contracts the state must honor
The Attorney General's Office says there were significant violations of the law in connection with Iowa's film tax credit program. Governor Culver suspended the program last month after allegations of mismanagement at the Iowa Film Office. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:32:40 GMT)
Attorney Attacks Sexual Assault Case Against Soccer Coach
SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- The attorney for former Sonoma Valley soccer coach Gregory Tatton questioned the credibility this afternoon of the 16-year-old female player Tatton is accused of having unlawful sex with over a seven-month period in 2007. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:37:18 GMT)
Ex-Bear Stearns manager did not lie-trial lawyer
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin, on trial for fraud and lying to investors early in the financial crisis, might have made strategic mistakes but he did not conspire with colleagues to commit a crime, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:18:17 GMT)
Brewer City Council Asks Attorney General To Look Into Land Deal
BREWER (NEWS CENTER) -- The Brewer City Council has asked the Maine Attorney General to look into a land deal between the Brewer Housing Authority and its former chairman. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:26:49 GMT)
GOP candidate Christie's travel record as U.S. Attorney comes under fire by N.J. Democrats
Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerRepublican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie speaks to the Star Ledger editorial board in Newark on Oct. 5.TRENTON -- Democrats today renewed their charges that Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie politicized his office as U.S. attorney, saying he used... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:17:26 GMT)
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