Attorney News Oct 2009
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NYC DA: Bogus Ga. lawyer left immigrants worse off
A convicted bigamist posing as a veteran immigration lawyer scammed thousands of dollars from Guyanese immigrants and gave them advice so bad they now face deportation, prosecutors said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:23:15 GMT)
Cranston lawyer sworn in as Family Court judge
PROVIDENCE - John E. McCann III, a Cranston lawyer with 35 years' experience in family relations law, was sworn in Thursday as Rhode Island's newest Family Court judge. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:31:15 GMT)
Christie's travel record as U.S. Attorney under fire by Democrats
Democrats Thursday renewed their charges that Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie politicized his office as U.S. attorney, saying he used his taxpayer-funded travel around the state to lay the groundwork for a future campaign. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:39:07 GMT)
Syria: Dissident Lawyer Is Arrested
The Syrian authorities have arrested Haitham Maleh, a 78-year-old dissident and prominent lawyer who is among the last vocal critics of the government inside the country. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:43:51 GMT)
Silicon Valley IP Lawyer Swings at Eastern District of Texas Judge
Judges are allowed to needle lawyers -- but that's pretty much a one-way street. That's why some patent lawyers have been scratching their heads over the pointed criticisms of a Texas judge in an appellate brief written by big-name patent lawyer Matthew Powers of Weil, Gotshal & Manges. And the question is: Will Powers' brief make the Eastern District of Texas, with its tight-knit judiciary, an ... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:01:13 GMT)
Wharton to name team to address 'questions' at city attorney's office
Fresh off an election win to the Memphis mayor’s slot, A C Wharton is already making plans to shake up the troubled city attorney’s office. On Friday, his office will release a list of lawyers who will go to the city attorney’s office and “evaluate the shop and the mission,” Wharton said in an interview with reporters tonight. “I think anyone will tell you there’s a number of questions that ... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:06:08 GMT)
State Supreme Court suspends local attorney
Jeffrey Stinnett, a Chattanooga attorney, was suspended late last month by the Tennessee Supreme Court for failing to communicate with clients and violating rules of professional conduct, according to a news release. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:06:27 GMT)
Attorney expects Louisa woman to admit putting body into well
A woman linked to three mysterious deaths will plead guilty next week to discarding her boyfriend’s body in a well on his property in Louisa County, her attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:18:59 GMT)
Bear Fund Debacle ‘Didn’t Turn Out Well,’ Lawyer Says (Update4)
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. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:22:14 GMT)
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh lawyer to be honored
Rita Joyce, a civil and canon lawyer who has served for many years in the legal services department of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, will be honored Monday at the annual Red Mass and dinner for those who serve in the justice system. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:38:02 GMT)
Lawyer blames alcohol, drugs for killings
COVINGTON, La., Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A Louisiana man was under the influence of alcohol and painkillers when he killed his estranged wife and son, a defense lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:48:59 GMT)
Fake lawyer - and convicted bigamist - busted for ripping off undocumented Guyanese immigrants
A fake lawyer - and convicted bigamist - was busted Thursday for ripping off undocumented Guyanese immigrants, prosecutors said. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:05:00 GMT)
State attorney general sues retired Newburgh doc over knockoff jade
KINGSTON — The state attorney general is suing a retired doctor with a home in Newburgh, saying he bilked customers of thousands of dollars for fake jade jewelry. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:10:34 GMT)
Attorney general will speak at gathering of Republicans
Attorney General Rob McKenna will be the speaker at the Mainstream Republicans of Thurston County’s monthly meeting Wednesday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:09:39 GMT)
Mom didn't drive son to rec center, lawyer says
The Detroit mother accused of helping her 15-year-old son kill a 19-year-old outside a recreation center did not drive him to the crime as prosecutors claim, the woman's lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:28:19 GMT)
District Attorney Leigh Patterson cleared in barbecue winnings election complaint
An election ethics complaint filed against the Floyd County district attorney, concerning her prize-winning ribs, was dropped by the State Ethics Commission on Thursday. “I never dreamed that I wo... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:01:14 GMT)
John Jorgensen, Appleton native and Winnebago County assistant district attorney, seeks judicial post
OSHKOSH Appleton native John Jorgensen, an assistant district attorney in Winnebago County, plans to run for the judicial post being vacated by Winnebago County Judge William Carver. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:25:40 GMT)
Man accused in cold case rape to seek own attorney
DICKINSON Dennis Earl Bradford, charged in the 1990 kidnapping and rape of then-8-year-old Jennifer Schuett, waived his right to a court-appointed attorney. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:54:23 GMT)
County attorney
becomes judge who will travel
CONCORD – Hillsborough County Attorney Marguerite L. Wageling of Manchester was sworn in as a superior court judge before a large crowd of supporters Thursday. Wageling, 52, became the fourth and final vacancy Gov. ... - By KEVIN LANDRIGAN Staff Writer (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:14:08 GMT)
Veteran says he'll hire his own attorney
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Andrew S. Ward, the ex-Marine accused of firing a shotgun at three Randolph County sheriff's deputies a week ago, told a judge Thursday he planned to hire his own attorney. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:35:24 GMT)
Jailed Ava lawyer seeks help from state high court
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A southwest Missouri lawyer is asking the state Supreme Court to intervene after he was sentenced to 120 days in jail for writing in a court document that a judge and prosecutors were potentially abusing their power. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:43:23 GMT)
Obama nominee for Western District U.S. attorney sworn in
The Western District of Virginia has a new U.S. attorney. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:48:44 GMT)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi positive about sanctions meetings: lawyer
Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said her recent meetings about sanctions with diplomats and a junta minister were positive, her lawyer told AFP Friday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:05:33 GMT)
Defense lawyer questions Broward sheriff's `hate crime' comment
One day after Broward's top cop suggested the fatal beating of a Wilton Manors man is being investigated as a hate crime, the lawyer for one suspect stressed that the department's own detectives determined otherwise. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:18:04 GMT)
Beverly Gallagher hires new attorney in corruption case
Suspended Broward School Board Member Beverly Gallagher hired a high-profile attorney to handle her corruption case this week while Gov. Charlie Crist has started interviews to replace Gallagher and another arrested politician. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:35:52 GMT)
Attorney: Monserrate Won't Step Down
New York State Senator Hiram Monserrate won't be doing any jail time after being convicted of a misdemeanor in the assault trial against his girlfriend. Attorney Joseph Tacopina says his client won't be stepping down from his senate seat either. Good Day NY's Rosanna Scotto spoke with Tacopina on Friday. Watch the video. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:40:51 GMT)
State Attorney shuts down agency's special prosecutions unit
By Karen Voyles Staff writer State Attorney Bill Cervone is shutting down his agency's special prosecutions unit after the two senior attorneys assigned to the unit turned in their resignations. Cervone is also setting up a special unit to deal with sex crimes against children and adults. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:07:40 GMT)
Beverly Gallagher hires new attorney in corruption case
Suspended Broward School Board Member Beverly Gallagher hired a high-profile attorney to handle her corruption case this week while Gov. Charlie Crist has started interviews to replace Gallagher and a... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:59:05 GMT)
Man accused in cold case rape to seek own attorney
DICKINSON Dennis Earl Bradford, charged in the 1990 kidnapping and rape of then-8-year-old Jennifer Schuett, waived his right to a court-appointed attorney. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:13:32 GMT)
Attorney general hopefuls offer stark contrast
RICHMOND, Va. - The name of the office is attorney general, but you could almost add a subtitle: "Gubernatorial nominee in waiting." Virginia's attorney general has advanced to the top of the ticket in seven of eight elections dating back to 1981, winning twice. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:18:11 GMT)
Lawyer accused in visas for burial plots scheme
Associated Press - October 16, 2009 3:04 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities have charged a Southern California immigration lawyer and two associates with seeking fraudulent work visas for... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:18:35 GMT)
Lawyer accused in visas for burial plots scheme
Authorities have charged a Southern California immigration lawyer and two associates with seeking fraudulent work visas for foreigners and using the profits to buy cemetery plots. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:34:17 GMT)
Lawyer: Zimbabwe opposition politician Bennett freed on bail
Roy Bennett -- a leader in the Zimbabwean opposition Movement for Democratic Change who was sent back to jail earlier this week to await trial -- has been released on bail, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:35:45 GMT)
Easley attorney sought opinion on private travel
An attorney for former Gov. Mike Easley's election campaign sought and received an opinion on campaign finance rules regarding the private use of aircraft in 2004, according to letters WRAL News obtained this week. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:00:07 GMT)
Attorney general gets complaints about Joplin business
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred complaints about underground storage tanks at a Joplin business to the Missouri Attorney General for legal action. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:13:53 GMT)
Lawyer applauds credit for fessing up
17 October 2009 Joseph Ogle's defence lawyer hopes the shorter jail term given for his client's guilty plea, will encourage other serious offenders to own up. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:34:36 GMT)
Sen. Cornyn again pushes for nomination of Sara Saldana as U.S. attorney 3:34 PM CT
Sen. John Cornyn urged the White House on Friday to nominate Sarah Saldana as the next U.S. attorney for the Dallas area, challenging Democrats to find a credible reason to oppose her. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:36:01 GMT)
Sen. Cornyn again pushes for nomination of Sarah Saldana as U.S. attorney
Sen. John Cornyn urged the White House on Friday to nominate Sarah Saldana as the next U.S. attorney for the Dallas area, challenging Democrats to find a credible reason to oppose her. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:36:01 GMT)
Lawyer Orly Taitz tries patience of federal court
Obama birthplace lawyer can be handful for the judges hearing her cases. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:50:01 GMT)
Attorney may have to pay for frivolous gambling lawsuit
The attorney representing a Macomb County man who sued MotorCity Casino to recover his gambling losses has violated a court law against filing frivolous lawsuits, a judge ruled today. Lawyer Frank A. Cusumano Jr. appeared this morning before Wayne Circuit Judge Michael Sapala, who ordered a Nov. 6 evidentiary hearing on the matter. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:54:47 GMT)
California lawyer, associates accused of fraud in immigrant visa scheme
LOS ANGELES - An immigration lawyer and two associates have been charged with obtaining fraudulent work visas for immigrants in a scheme that authorities suspect involved laundering of money by purchasing cemetery plots. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:09:35 GMT)
Nebraska Attorney General Says Papillion Settlement Legal
Attorney General Jon Bruning says a $200,000 settlement between the city of Papillion and a former employee was legal, if ill-advised. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:13:02 GMT)
Loeffler sworn in as U.S. attorney for Alaska
The first woman to serve as U.S. attorney for Alaska was sworn in today. Karen Loeffler, already serving as the interim U.S. attorney, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate for the permanent position Thursday. President Obama signed her commission Friday morning. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:54:48 GMT)
Lawyer Charged With Lying About Knowledge of 'Pump and Dump' Scheme
Federal prosecutors have charged a New York-based lawyer and businessman with obstruction of justice for allegedly lying to investigators during their inquiry into a questionable stock sale. According to a criminal information filed Thursday at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Robert Brown, a partner with New World Merchant Partners, tried to conceal his knowledge of a ... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:30:43 GMT)
Lawyer Facing Possible Discipline Digs Hole a Little Deeper
Faced with the prospect of harsh discipline from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, well-known plaintiffs lawyer Walter Lack attempted the following play on Thursday: Convince three judges that his misconduct wasn't intentional, even though he signed a document admitting it was. Rather than helping his cause, the panel appeared to think Lack was dodging responsibility. Lack may have actually ... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:31:03 GMT)
5th Circuit to Interpret Departing-Lawyer Rule
The 5th Circuit recently heard arguments in a case that could affect every lawyer who leaves a law firm for other legal employment. The key question: Is there a rebuttable or irrebuttable presumption that an attorney had the confidences of all of the firm's clients when he left the firm? Legal ethics experts say the case's outcome is important to lawyers who work in firms with hundreds of ... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:31:43 GMT)
Under Federal Scrutiny, Attorney-Receiver Puts His Firm out of Business
Florida attorney and receiver Lewis Freeman went to court Friday seeking to liquidate his firm amid a federal investigation trying to trace $3.6 million from accounts overseen by the firm. A Miami attorney who represented Freeman in receiverships said he was "in a state of shock and disbelief" when he heard that Freeman had put himself in receivership. The FBI raided two Lewis B. Freeman ... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:32:33 GMT)
Disbarred Erie lawyer faces federal mail fraud charges
A former Erie lawyer who was charged with theft and disbarred after he admitted to draining nearly $200,000 from an estate in his care now faces federal mail fraud charges. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:13:59 GMT)
County Attorney Jose Rodriguez May Run For Shapleigh's Seat
El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez said Friday that he was interested in running for State Sen. Eliot Shapleigh's seat. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:23:55 GMT)
Greenlee's attorney alleges jury misconduct
FARMINGTON — The attorney who defended Richard Greenlee at two separate trials for the same offense is now alleging jury misconduct in an effort to get a new trial. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:35:20 GMT)
City attorney gets public hearing
Exactly why some members of South Lake Tahoe City Council are pushing for city attorney Jacqueline Mittelstadt's removal may be aired in public after all. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:40:57 GMT)
Injured attorney Jim Phillips 'making progress'
From Staff Reports — A year after suffering major injuries from a bombing at a law firm bearing his name, attorney Jim Phillips is still “making progress.” (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 03:56:05 GMT)
Attorney: Girl told to implicate father
Crystal Keith and her sister, who has custody of the Keiths' 7-year-old daughter, conspired to get the girl to say her father killed Christopher Thomas and tortured the boy's 2-year-old sister while they were under the couple's kinship care, the man's attorney contends. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:36:21 GMT)
Tamara Greene's family lawyer accuses Cox of cover-up
Detroit -- The lawyer for the family of slain exotic dancer Tamara "Strawberry" Greene says Attorney General Mike Cox was "trying to cover his gubernatorial-hopeful tail" when attorneys from Cox's office filed objections this week to subpoenas filed in the family's lawsuit against the city of Detroit. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:13:24 GMT)
Pascoe joins attorney general's race
First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe has filed a report with the state Ethics Commission, in effect launching his campaign to become South Carolina’s next attorney general. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:41:17 GMT)
Attorney general hopefuls offer stark contrast
RICHMOND, Va. - The name of the office is attorney general, but you could almost add a subtitle: "Gubernatorial nominee in waiting." Virginia's attorney general has advanced to the top of the ticket in seven of eight elections dating back to 1981, winning twice. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:03:09 GMT)
Sen. John Cornyn fights for U.S. attorney pick
Sen. John Cornyn urged the White House on Friday to nominate Sarah Saldana as the next U.S. attorney for the Dallas area, challenging Democrats to find a credible reason to oppose her. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:44:51 GMT)
Drake dean to speak about rights attorney
The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center is set to host a free lecture on Oct. 24 about Charles Howard, a civil rights attorney who fought racial discrimination in Des Moines. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:08:01 GMT)
Disbarred Erie lawyer faces federal mail fraud charges
An Erie lawyer known for his service to the poor walked into the Erie County Courthouse seven months ago and admitted to prosecutors that he had drained nearly $200,000 from an estate in his care. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:44:19 GMT)
Greenlee's attorney alleges jury misconduct
FARMINGTON — The attorney who defended Richard Greenlee at two separate trials for the same offense is now alleging jury misconduct in an effort to get a new trial. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:05:46 GMT)
Attorney general sets town hall meeting
ELKO — Great Basin College will host Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto in a town hall meeting Wednesday focusing on “Putting Nevada’s Families First.” (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:33:46 GMT)
City attorney gets public hearing
Exactly why some members of South Lake Tahoe City Council are pushing for city attorney Jacqueline Mittelstadt's removal may be aired in public after all. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:57:05 GMT)
Review: 'Monty Python: Almost The Truth (The Lawyer's Cut)'
IFC celebrates the 40th anniversary of Monty Python with a six-hour history lesson on the groundbreaking British comedy troupe. Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer's Cut) carries its running time extremely well and, screened in hourlong installments over six consecutive nights, it delivers an exhaustive take that is anything but exhausting. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:16:44 GMT)
US attorney general to visit Las Vegas
Associated Press - October 17, 2009 9:14 AM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit a counterterrorism command center and to address an Anti-Defamation League... (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:19:04 GMT)
US attorney general to visit Las Vegas
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit a counterterrorism command center and to address an Anti-Defamation League awards dinner this weekend in Las Vegas. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:19:37 GMT)
Polanski undergoing medical tests: lawyer
Film director Roman Polanski, who has been held in a Swiss jail for the past three weeks, is undergoing medical tests, his lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:25:32 GMT)
NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo files suit against Irish contractor
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a suit at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan on Thursday against Michael Mahoney, 42, for withholding wages from workers and discriminating against minority workers. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:44:40 GMT)
Alleged ‘lookout’ gets new lawyer
COURTHOUSE — A Lower Pottsgrove defense lawyer has been appointed to represent a man accused of being the “lookout” during a deadly Montgomery Township home invasion robbery. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:58:43 GMT)
Polanski undergoing medical treatment: lawyer
Film director Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland three weeks ago to face extradition in a U.S. sex case, has been moved from jail for medical treatment, his French lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:35:45 GMT)
County attorney to subpoena Daily Globe
Ford County Attorney Terry Malone said Thursday that he will ask a judge to order the Daily Globe to hand over all its notes related to a jailhouse interview with Sam Bonilla, who is charged in the Labor Day shooting death of Steven Holt. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:18:46 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. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:33:15 GMT)
Man accused in cold case rape to seek own attorney
DICKINSON Dennis Earl Bradford, charged in the 1990 kidnapping and rape of then-8-year-old Jennifer Schuett, waived his right to a court-appointed attorney. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:38:59 GMT)
Nixon appoints Cassville attorney to board
Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed a Cassville attorney to the Public School Retirement System of Missouri Board of Trustees. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:43:16 GMT)
Lawyer says âterribly bad decisionâ led to cemetery theft
CHESTER – The former treasurer of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery “is a good man who made terribly bad decisions” when he stole more than $600,000 in cemetery funds, his lawyer said last Thursday. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:06:58 GMT)
Attorney-general Baroness Scotland demands ministerial Jaguar
THE attorney-general, Baroness Scotland, has sparked anger among colleagues by insisting on the use of a chauffeur-driven Jaguar — a privilege usually reserved for a handful of senior cabinet ministers. (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:27:22 GMT)
Attorney General Publishes Free Foreclosure Handbooks
Idaho Attorney General offers foreclosure handbook BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says his office has published two handbooks to help Idaho residents avoid foreclosure and (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:04:13 GMT)
Lawyer Calls Turkish Christians' Trial a 'Scandal'
After three prosecution witnesses testified yesterday that they didn't even know two Christians on trial for "insulting Turkishness and Islam," a defense lawyer called the trial a "scandal." (Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:37:49 GMT)
US attorney general to visit Nevada
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit a counterterrorism command center and to address an Anti-Defamation League awards dinner this weekend in Las Vegas. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:13:57 GMT)
Lawyer leaves Kusug for Noynoy campaign
LAWYER Aristotle Batuhan, a former congressional candidate, has resigned from the opposition Kugi Uswag Sugbu (Kusug) in Cebu City. His new role is that of Cebu coordinator for the Noynoy Aquino for President Movement. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 02:15:14 GMT)
Ex-assistant county attorney faces federal inquiry
A criminal investigation involving a former assistant attorney for Angelina County and former prosecutor for the Trinity County District Attorney's Office has been referred to federal officials following a court hearing in which the attorney admitted to spending more than $160,000 in federal money to pay for a house and family medical bills. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:57:24 GMT)
Senate confirms Johnson as US attorney
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The Senate has confirmed Brendan Johnson as South Dakota's next U.S. attorney. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:07:46 GMT)
PoliTex: Assistant U.S. attorney discovers perils of being 'pushy’
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson , D-Dallas, minced no words over why House Democrats rejected recommending prosecutor Sarah Saldana for U.S. attorney for the Northern District: "She was extremely pushy." (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:14:28 GMT)
Local attorney says controversy helpful in arson execution case
After years of trying, local attorney Walter M. Reaves Jr. thinks he is closer than ever to exonerating a Corsicana man who was executed for arson murder. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:16:00 GMT)
Attorney general hopefuls offer stark contrast
The name of the office is attorney general, but you could almost add a subtitle: “Gubernatorial nominee in waiting.” (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:23:16 GMT)
Annex fighters get new attorney
An attorney now taking up residents’ annexation fight against Chattanooga has a long history of such battles, losing some but winning most, records show. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:24:07 GMT)
PoliTex: Assistant U.S. attorney discovers perils of being 'pushy’
Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, minced no words over why House Democrats rejected recommending prosecutor Sarah Saldana for U.S. attorney for the Northern District: "She was extremely pushy." (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:04:26 GMT)
Pascoe joins attorney general's race
First Circuit Solicitor David Pascoe has filed a report with the state Ethics Commission, in effect launching his campaign to become South Carolina’s next attorney general. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:10:16 GMT)
Lawyer's career ends in crime
Johnny Gaskins once defended criminals. After a federal conviction, the Raleigh lawyer is one, too. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:01:09 GMT)
Minnesota Attorney General files suit against propane giant
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson this week filed a lawsuit against Ferrellgas, LP, a large national propane energy company, alleging that it deceived Minnesota consumers about the rates and fees charged for propane for heating. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:27:57 GMT)
Attorney general sets town hall meeting
ELKO — Great Basin College will host Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto in a town hall meeting Wednesday focusing on “Putting Nevada’s Families First.” (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:32:47 GMT)
Attorney named to school retiree board
Gov. Jay Nixon has appointed a Cassville attorney to the Public School Retirement System of Missouri Board of Trustees. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 07:59:43 GMT)
Suspect in robbery-murder case seeks new lawyer
One of three accused killers slated for trial on Oct. 26 for the January fatal home invasion-robbery in Montgomery Township Friday made an 11th-hour request for a new lawyer. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:14:11 GMT)
Greenlee's attorney alleges jury misconduct
FARMINGTON — The attorney who defended Richard Greenlee at two separate trials for the same offense is now alleging jury misconduct in an effort to get a new trial. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:20:14 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. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:34:59 GMT)
Senate OKs Johnson For U.S. Attorney
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — The Senate has confirmed Brendan Johnson as South Dakota’s next U.S. attorney. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:13:23 GMT)
Attorney for family of Minnesota woman who died in sweat lodge ceremony planning a lawsuit
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Attorney for family of Minnesota woman who died in sweat lodge ceremony planning a lawsuit Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:10:12 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. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:37:18 GMT)
Lawyer says âterribly bad decisionâ led to cemetery theft
CHESTER – The former treasurer of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery “is a good man who made terribly bad decisions” when he stole more than $600,000 in cemetery funds, his lawyer said last Thursday. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:54:38 GMT)
Lawyer says Polanski undergoing medical tests
Attorney says director’s current condition “is not of exceptional gravity,” and that he would return to the Swiss prison where he is being held once they were complete. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:01:04 GMT)
Greenlee's attorney alleges jury misconduct
FARMINGTON — The attorney who defended Richard Greenlee at two separate trials for the same offense is now alleging jury misconduct in an effort to get a new trial. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:30:16 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. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:24:29 GMT)
Lawyer says couple in balloon case would surrender
A lawyer representing the parents accused of concocting a story that their son was in an escaped balloon says his clients are willing to turn themselves in to face any charges. Denver attorney David Lane says he's representing Richard and Mayumi Heene. He says he wants to avoid "the public spectacle and humiliation" of police arresting them in the presence of their children. Lane says he's ... (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:45:00 GMT)
Lawyer says couple in balloon case would surrender
A lawyer representing the parents accused of concocting a story that their son was in an escaped balloon says his clients are willing to turn themselves in to face any charges. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:45:26 GMT)
Monty Python Almost the Truth - The Lawyer's Cut
Forty years after the Flying Circus was unleashed on an unsuspecting world, Monty Python: Almost the Truth (The Lawyer’s Cut) is the definitive history of the troupe. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:13:32 GMT)
Lawyer Says Couple In Balloon Case Would Surrender
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - A lawyer representing the parents accused of concocting a story that their son was in an escaped balloon says his clients are willing to turn themselves in to face any charges. Denver attorney David Lane says he's representing Richard and Mayumi Heene. He says he wants to avoid "the public spectacle and humiliation" of police arresting them in the presence of their ... (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:36:17 GMT)
SC Attorney McGowan to Run for US Senate
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina attorney and Democrat Chad McGowan says he will enter the race for U.S. Senate. (Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:43:09 GMT)
Polanski undergoing medical treatment: lawyer
GENEVA - Film director Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland three weeks ago to face extradition in a U.S. sex case, has been moved from jail for medical treatment, his French lawyer said on Saturday. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:20:35 GMT)
Launceston lawyer is new law society president
LAUNCESTON'S Graeme Jones has been elected president of the Law Society of Tasmania, replacing Hobart lawyer Luke Rheinberger. Mr Jones is a partner in the Launceston law firm of Douglas & Collins and was the previous vice-president of the society. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:31:20 GMT)
Wimberley asks for attorney general's opinion on water protection powers
An upcoming opinion by the state attorney general on whether Wimberley can regulate development in areas outside its city limits could have implications across the Hill Country. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:34:42 GMT)
SC attorney McGowan to run for US Senate
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) -- South Carolina attorney and Democrat Chad McGowan says he will enter the race for U.S. Senate. He tells The Associated Press that he'll make a formal announcement Monday. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:10:40 GMT)
Mack's defence attorney absent
TIME was given for Silas Mack's lawyer to arrive in court to speak on his behalf on Friday. But after 30 minutes and no appearance of attorney Deke Rohlehr for the murder and kidnap accused, Mack's cases were adjourned. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:21:41 GMT)
Victims' attorney has harsh criticism for Chapter 11 filing by diocese
Statement by Bartholomew J. Dalton of Dalton & Associates, P.A., Wilmington, an attorney for more than 50 victims of sexual abuse who filed lawsuits under Delaware's Child Victims Act. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:36:03 GMT)
P.E.I. Crown attorney receives national humanitarian award
P.E.I. Crown attorney David O’Brien was recently honoured with a national humanitarian award at a meeting of the Heads of Prosecutions in Whitehorse. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:58:35 GMT)
KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - SoCal attorney charged with selling phony visas
WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a Southern California attorney and two associates have been arrested on suspicion of selling phony employment visas and buying vacant burial plots to launder the money. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:27:57 GMT)
SoCal attorney charged with selling phony visas
Associated Press - October 19, 2009 12:24 AM ET WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say a Southern California attorney and two associates have been arrested on suspicion of selling phony... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:34:03 GMT)
Commonwealth's attorney race is a rematch
It has been less than a year since LaBravia Jenkins and Joseph "Jeh" Hicks faced each other in a special election for Fredericksburg commonwealth's attorney. Now both are running for a full four-year term in the office.... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:14:26 GMT)
Colo. parents' attorney says Heene boys seem happy
The attorney for the couple whose family is at the center of the now-infamous balloon boy saga says he expects authorities to file charges against the 6-year-old's parents by the end of the day Monday or sometime Tuesday. Attorney David Lane, who appeared on... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:29:38 GMT)
5th Circuit to Interpret Departing-Lawyer Rule
The 5th Circuit recently heard arguments in a case that could affect every lawyer who leaves a law firm for other legal employment. The key question: Is there a rebuttable or irrebuttable presumption that an attorney had the confidences of all of the firm's clients when he left the firm? (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:02:24 GMT)
Under Federal Scrutiny, Attorney-Receiver Puts His Firm out of Business
Florida attorney and receiver Lewis Freeman went to court Friday seeking to liquidate his firm amid a federal investigation trying to trace $3.6 million from accounts overseen by the firm. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:02:24 GMT)
Ghana : Lawyer Asamoa Vies for NPP General Secretary Post
Mr Yaw Buaben Asamoa, a 45 year-old lawyer and activist of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced his intention to contest the post of General Secretary, during the December delegates' conference of the party. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:33:05 GMT)
Lawyer says âterribly bad decisionâ led to cemetery theft
CHESTER – The former treasurer of the Pleasant Hill Cemetery “is a good man who made terribly bad decisions” when he stole more than $600,000 in cemetery funds, his lawyer said last Thursday. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:51:12 GMT)
SoCal attorney charged with selling phony visas
Authorities say a Southern California attorney and two associates have been arrested on suspicion of selling phony employment visas and buying vacant burial plots to launder the money. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:53:02 GMT)
SoCal attorney charged with selling phony visas
WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a Southern California attorney and two associates have been arrested on suspicion of selling phony employment visas and buying vacant burial plots to launder the money. The Thursday arrest of 46-year-old Kelly Einstein Darwin Giles and two others comes after a 2½-year investigation by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement. ICE agent Jorge Guzman ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:02:38 GMT)
Attorney challenges legality of speeding ticket
KALAMAZOO — A Portage attorney is challenging a speeding ticket he received on Stadium Drive in Kalamazoo, citing a Kalamazoo Gazette investigation that raised questions about the legality of some of speed limits on some city streets. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:31:33 GMT)
Colo. parents' attorney says Heene boys seem happy
The attorney for the couple whose family is at the center of the now-infamous balloon boy saga says he expects authorities to file charges against the 6-year-old's parents by the end of the day Monday or sometime Tuesday. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:53:11 GMT)
Colo. Parents' Attorney Says Heene Boys Seem Happy
The attorney for the couple whose family is at the center of the now-infamous balloon boy saga says he expects authorities to file charges against the 6-year-old's parents by the end of the day Monday or sometime Tuesday. Attorney David Lane, who appeared on the "Today" show on NBC Monday, says Richard and Mayumi Heene are willing to voluntarily turn themselves in once charges are filed. Lane ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:53:17 GMT)
Colo. parents' attorney says Heene boys seem happy
Associated Press - October 19, 2009 7:54 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The attorney for the couple whose family is at the center of the now-infamous balloon boy saga says he expects authorities to file... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:08:39 GMT)
Local lawyer to represent accused murder conspirator
NORRISTOWN — A Lower Pottsgrove defense lawyer has been appointed to represent a man accused of being the "lookout" during a deadly Montgomery Township home invasion robbery. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:25:04 GMT)
McBride lawyer slams State
Former Ekurhuleni metro police chief Robert McBride's lawyer says the State has deliberately denied his right to prepare for his drunken driving trial. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:34:53 GMT)
Polanski undergoing medical treatment: lawyer
Film director Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland three weeks ago to face extradition in a U.S. sex case, has been moved from jail for medical treatment, his French lawyer said on Saturday. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:51:00 GMT)
Heene Lawyer: Arresting Heene Parents in Front of Kids "Would Be 'Child Abuse'"
The lawyer for Richard Heene expects charges will be brought against his client in the next day as investigators analyze e-mails that show Heene discussing the hoax months ago with an associate, according to The Associated Press . Sheriff calls balloon boy a "hoax," Specifies criminal charges "I've reached out to law enforcement in Larimer County and said these folks are willing to turn ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:35:37 GMT)
Lawyer defends 'Balloon Family'
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 19 (UPI) -- A lawyer for Richard Heene and his family is downplaying the possibility of charges being filed in last week's escaped balloon incident in Fort Collins, Colo. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:34:39 GMT)
Surprise City Attorney's office OKs Malka for reappointment to bench
City Attorney's office will recommend that city council reappoint Associate Judge Joseph Malka. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:47:22 GMT)
Lawyer for balloon boy's parents expects charges
The lawyer for the man accused of perpetrating the balloon boy hoax to promote a reality show said Monday that he expects authorities to bring charges against his client in the coming days as investigators analyze e-mails that show Richard Heene and an associate discussing the stunt months ago. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:49:19 GMT)
Lawyer: 'So-called' evidence against balloon family dubious
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — A lawyer for the Colorado couple who face charges in an alleged hoax for allowing authorities to believe their 6-year-old son was soaring across the sky in a runaway balloon said this morning that he's ready to take on the sheri... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:55:53 GMT)
Balloon hoaxer's lawyer: Richard and Mayumi Heene to turn themselves in, but prepare for legal fight
The lawyer for the parents of balloon boy Falcon Heene said his clients are preparing for an arrest - and for a fight. Meanwhile, sheriff's department investigators said they want to question a Denver man who claimed Richard Heene had told him months ago. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:06:18 GMT)
Teen accused in fatal carjacking competent to stand trial, attorney says
An attorney for a Flint teen accused in a multi-city crime spree said today that his client has been deemed competent to assist in his defense. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:25:25 GMT)
Lawyer: TLC's Jon Gosselin 'Jon & Kate' lawsuit 'weak' and 'baseless'
Jon Gosselin 's lawyer has fired back at TLC's lawsuit against the Jon & Kate Plus 8 star, calling it "weak, feeble and baseless." "This litigation is clearly a tactic that Discovery and TLC have initiated in furtherance of their hunger to jump back on the gravy train, but Jon Gosselin has decided to put the breaks on the Discovery and TLC trainwreck." (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:57:38 GMT)
Shelby DA, sheriff to speak on attorney general's race
Shelby County District Attorney Robby Owens and Sheriff Chris Curry are scheduled to "make statements" regarding the 2010 state attorney general's race at a new conference Tuesday, according to a press release on the campaign Web site of Luther Strange, who is... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:32:47 GMT)
Family attorney speaks out after balloon hoax uncovered
LARIMER COUNTY, Colo. - The Heene family attorney, David Lane, is making the media rounds on Monday discussing his clients' case and their willingness to turn themselves in to authorities. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:38:27 GMT)
Attorney to speak at free legal clinic in Anderson
ANDERSON — The South Carolina Bar Pro Bono Program will sponsor a free legal clinic at the Anderson County Public Library at 300 N. McDuffie St. The clinic will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Attorney Richard E. Thompson Jr. will talk about Social Security. The clinic is free for anyone who would like to attend. A schedule of other clinics throughout the state is available at ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:01:07 GMT)
Jon Gosselin’s Attorney Responds To TLC Lawsuit
Jon Gosselin’s attorney is firing back at TLC after they filed a lawsuit against Jon for breach of contract. Mark Heller released a statement last Friday in defense of Jon, who is being sued for compensatory damages and income earned from TV appearances. Now his attorney is saying that TLC has taken advantage of the [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Jon Gosselin’s Attorney Responds To TLC ... (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:08:02 GMT)
Attorney general settles with deputy sheriffs’ association
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — State Attorney General Jack Conway says his office has reached a financial settlement with a national deputy sheriffs’ association over “allegedly deceptive fundraising practices.” (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:15:20 GMT)
Eagle Scout Hires Lawyer to Appeal Monthlong School Ban
The parents of an Eagle Scout who was suspended from his upstate New York high school for 20 days over a 2-inch pocketknife he kept in his car hired a lawyer to appeal their district's zero-tolerance policies and demand the teen's record be cleared. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:23:27 GMT)
Stanford adds another attorney to team
A Houston attorney who was one of the late Enron chief Ken Lay's trial lawyers has joined R. Allen Stanford's criminal defense legal team. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:25:39 GMT)
Bianca Wisniewski's $20M sexual harassment lawsuit to go on despite hardhat's death in fire: lawyer
A $20 million sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a trail-blazing female hardhat will continue despite her death in a fire, her lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:09:31 GMT)
Attorney board may weigh perjury against officers' lawyer
An ethics prosecutor today asked the state Attorney Discipline Board to expand charges against the lawyer who obtained and then handed copies of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's text messages to a Detroit Free Press reporter. (Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:55:20 GMT)
Lawyer for Newark man accused in violent car jackings argues abuse during childhood left him mentaly ill
Jim Pathe/The Star-LedgerNoah Cuebas smiles at relatives of his victims as he is arraigned for their murders in Superior Court on July 21, 2006. A lawyer for Cuebas argued today that his abusive childhood left him with mental illness.EAST ORANGE... (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:02:32 GMT)
Sarkozy Target of Villepin’s Smear Campaign, Lawyer Tells Court
Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Former prime minister Dominique de Villepin instigated a smear campaign to label then-presidential hopeful Nicolas Sarkozy as corrupt, the French president’s lawyer told a Paris judge. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:27:20 GMT)
State attorney general's office seeking information on arrest of Christian County assessor
Ozark — The state attorney general's office is officially seeking information from the U.S. (Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:43:25 GMT)
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