Attorney News Oct 2009
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Woman charged with threatening to kill lawyer
BRIDGEPORT -- A woman has been charged with threatening to kill everyone in a Bridgeport lawyer's office. Sadri Garakani, 63, of Hope Drive, Darien, was charged Tuesday with harassment and threatening. She was released after posting $5,000 bond. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:57:28 GMT)
Shooting victim spars with suspect's attorney
WEST CHESTER — In the third day of testimony in the trial of Shamone Woods, who is charged with attempted murder, the victim, Curtis Self Sr., sparred with defense attorney Joseph P. Green Jr. over Self's change of testimony. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:11:56 GMT)
Federal Prosecutor Named As Interim US Attorney
Longtime federal prosecutor Don Burkhalter has been selected interim United States attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:22:32 GMT)
Southern California attorney charged with murder in 1989 killing of girlfriend's daughter
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. - A San Diego attorney was charged with murder Thursday for allegedly killing his girlfriend's daughter 20 years ago so the mother could take custody of her granddaughters. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:55:01 GMT)
Cops: Valley Stream CPA forged power of attorney
A Valley Stream certified public accountant forged paperwork to give himself power of attorney over a woman's personal finances, but when the Internal Revenue Service notified her of the financial documents, she called police and the CPA was arrested. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:43:37 GMT)
Lawyer challenges residents to raise money for Red Cross
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 10:02 p.m. GAFFNEY -- A Gaffney lawyer has issued a challenge to supplement dwindling resources offered by the Cherokee County Chapter of the American Red Cross. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:49:29 GMT)
Italy: Lawyer rejects turncoat's claims linking Berlusconi to mafia
Italy: Lawyer rejects turncoat's claims linking Berlusconi to mafia (AKI) - Prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's lawyer has strongly rejected on Friday, claims by mafia turncoat Gaspare Spatuzza who quoted a former mafia boss as saying he had links to the premier. "The statements given by Spatuzza about prime minister Berlusconi are baseless and can be in no way verified," said the premier's ... (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:16:31 GMT)
Attorney general talks about war on terrorism
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says that keeping the country safe keeps him awake at night but he says it's important not to forget the "ideals and values that have made our nation a shining beacon of freedom." (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:40:09 GMT)
Attorney to run for Melancon’s seat
Lloyd J. Nelson III Staff Writer THIBODAUX — A Houma attorney has announced he will run for the 3rd Congressional District seat soon to be vacated by Rep. Charlie Melancon, D-Napoleonville. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:23:55 GMT)
Judge denies sanctions against woman's lawyer in Roethlisberger case
A Washoe District Court judge Thursday denied a request from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's lawyer to sanction the lawyer representing a woman who claims the Super Bowl star raped her at a Lake Tahoe hotel last year. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:41:41 GMT)
Four arrested on narcotics-related charges out of Reno after nationwide investigation involving U.S. Attorney's Office
Four men have been charged federally out of the Reno office of the U.S. Attorney as part of a nationwide 44-month multi-agency law enforcement investigation known as “Project Coronado,” the U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada announced. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:47:16 GMT)
Lawyer Gets New Hearing In Holocaust Fraud
The Israeli Supreme Court Thursday granted an appeal hearing to a lawyer convicted of wide-scale fraud against Holocaust survivors. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:36:33 GMT)
Illinois Attorney General Strengthening Efforts Against Domestic Violence
Illinois' Attorney General says nearly 20 percent of the orders of protection filed in the state are not served. The order is meant to protect victims of domestic violence. But if the order isn't served, law enforcement cannot arrest an abuser who violates the terms. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:34:28 GMT)
Lehigh County District Attorney James Martin rules police justified in using deadly force
District Attorney James Martin ruled that two Berks-Lehigh Regional police officers were justified in using deadly force in an April 2009 shooting that led to the death of Robert J. Espenshade, 42, of Allentown. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:35:48 GMT)
US Attorney Nom Won't Talk About Ad Controversy
President Barack Obama's U.S. attorney nominee for Colorado is refusing to explain what conversations she had two years ago about an illegal immigrant who became a controversial figure in the 2006 gubernatorial race. Stephanie Villafuerte, a former Denver chief deputy district attorney, was working for Bill Ritter's campaign at the time. According to records from the Denver District Attorney's ... (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:05:34 GMT)
Pfizer Unit’s Prempro Sales Harmed Women, Lawyer Says (Update2)
Oct. 23 (Bloomberg) -- A Pfizer Inc. unit ignored patient safety when it sold the hormone-replacement drug Prempro without regard to the medicine’s breast-cancer risk, a lawyer said at the end of a trial in Philadelphia. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:26:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Teen accused of killing Sadie Mitchell, 92, had 'rough life,' watched his father kill mother
The lawyer for a Bronx teen charged with murdering a 92-year-old woman portrayed his client as a victim who was abandoned after he watched his father kill his mother. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:12:13 GMT)
Attorney general talks about war on terrorism
Keeping the country safe from terrorism is a real concern, and the United States must not abandon the rule of law as it did in the early days of the war on terrorism, U.S. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said Friday. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:57:33 GMT)
Kate Gosselin lawyer: Jon's attorney's "full compliance" claim incorrect
Kate Gosselin 's attorney is challenging Jon Gosselin 's lawyer claim that his client is now "in full compliance" with a court order that he return $180,000 he removed from the divorcing Jon & Kate Plus 8 couple's joint bank account. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:12:38 GMT)
Man in hostage standoff says he can't afford lawyer
The man accused of holding nine hostages at the Edmonton offices of the Workers' Compensation Board wept in court Friday as he told the judge that he can't afford a defence lawyer. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:34:15 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Judge off Case After Argument is Seen by Jury
Jury saw a heated argument in the court hallway between the judge, bailiffs and the lawyer of a man guilty of a gang related murder. (Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:52:50 GMT)
SoCal attorney pleads not guilty to 1989 murder
Associated Press - October 23, 2009 7:54 PM ET VICTORVILLE, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California attorney accused of killing his girlfriend's daughter 20 years ago has pleaded not guilty to a... (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:05:13 GMT)
Calif. attorney pleads not guilty to 1989 murder
A Southern California attorney accused of killing his girlfriend's daughter 20 years ago has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:06:42 GMT)
Lawyer, towboat captain rescue angler from bay
A Manhattan lawyer and a South Shore towboat captain pulled a onetime corrections officer out of frigid water after he had fallen overboard and drifted for an hour. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:22:15 GMT)
Attorney says he made mistakes in law practice
CORPUS CHRISTI — A local attorney under indictment and facing an unrelated pending disbarment said Friday he has made mistakes and intends to repay those affected. David Bonilla, whose disbarment goes into effect Nov. 29, had a news conference Friday at his law office to address allegations of wrongdoing against him. At Bonilla’s side were his father, William Bonilla, his sister, Susanne ... (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:31:10 GMT)
Jackson family lawyer hints at 'new evidence' in battle for estate
Katherine Jackson's battle for control of her pop star son's estate is about to take a "new direction" based on "new evidence" uncovered by the family, a Jackson family lawyer said. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:12:09 GMT)
Lawyer, towboat captain rescue angler from frigid waters
A Manhattan lawyer and a South Shore towboat captain pulled a onetime correction officer out of frigid waters after he had fallen overboard and drifted for an hour. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:37:06 GMT)
Lawyer says more Spanish-speakers may be ticket targets
DALLAS — Ernestina Mondragon, a shy 49-year-old mother, has now hired a lawyer to sue Dallas police for charging her with violating a law that doesn’t exist. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:40:36 GMT)
Kerr County attorney lands judgeship
Kerr County attorney to become district judge. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:42:47 GMT)
Arkansas Attorney General Gives H1N1 Warning
With fears over the H1N1 virus growing, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel is warning Arkansans don't buy the H1N1 treatments over the internet. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:50:06 GMT)
Lawyer in a web
Johnny Gaskins of Raleigh for many years was a successful and sought-after lawyer for people accused of crimes, often drug dealing. It was a rough crowd, and payments often were in cash. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:04:39 GMT)
Kohring sues his lawyer
Days before a critical deadline in his corruption case, former state Rep. Vic Kohring has sued his own lawyer, who now wants out. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:29:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Jurors embraced defense argument, acquitted mother
A jury that acquitted Amy M. Pike of severely beating her 4-year-old daughter believed there was more evidence that Pike's boyfriend injured the girl, Pike's lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:10:47 GMT)
Firefighter's attorney says city mishandled the case
The attorney of an injured Seattle firefighter who won a $12.75 million jury verdict claims the city badly mishandled the case. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:19:52 GMT)
DAs criticize attorney general
The organization that represents the state's district attorneys has criticized Alabama Attorney General Troy King for asking judges to dismiss lawsuits against pharmacy chains. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:05:46 GMT)
Ice cream man to get new lawyer in cocaine case
Attorney Jeff Jazgar withdrew Friday as Lavelle Johnsons lawyer saying it was in his clients best interest. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:11:00 GMT)
'Lawyer' is a witch: Police
A Toronto woman accused of practising witchcraft is wanted on an arrest warrant after police say she posed as a lawyer to dupe clients. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:18:36 GMT)
New attorney for sub teacher in ‘sexting’ case
The substitute high school teacher accused of sending a 17-year-old San Mateo High School student sexually explicit messages and engaged in phone sex with the girl hired his own attorney, relieving his court-appointed counsel and pushing back a preliminary hearing on the evidence. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:12:53 GMT)
Pike native named U.S. Attorney
JACKSON (AP) Longtime federal prosecutor Donald R. Burkhalter has been named interim U.S. attorney for southern Mississippi. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:13:48 GMT)
Lawyer, sheriff disagree about document's release
Richard Heene's defense lawyer cried foul Friday afternoon, claiming Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden was behind the release of an affidavit that said Mayumi Heene confessed to a hoax. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:20:41 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:24:00 GMT)
Attorney general to speak at Crime Stoppers breakfast
Attorney General Richard Cordray will speak at the annual Southern Ohio Crime Stoppers Breakfast Wednesday. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:42:07 GMT)
City attorney: Extend dispensary ban
GLENDALE — A day after the Obama administration issued a memo discouraging federal prosecutors from pursuing medical marijuana users and pot dispensaries that follow state rules, the city attorney’s office will ask the City Council today to extend a 45-day moratorium by another 10 months. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:45:02 GMT)
Shooting victim spars with suspect's attorney
WEST CHESTER — In the third day of testimony in the trial of Shamone Woods, who is charged with attempted murder, the victim, Curtis Self Sr., sparred with defense attorney Joseph P. Green Jr. over Self's change of testimony. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 15:20:44 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, 24 Oct 2009 16:18:15 GMT)
Obama appoints lawyer as NZ ambassador
US President Obama has nominated a lawyer to be his ambassador to New Zealand. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:37:00 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:01:11 GMT)
Lawyer: 'New direction' in Jackson case
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- A lawyer for Michael Jackson's family says the fight for control of the late U.S. singer's estate is about to move in a "new direction." (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:08:09 GMT)
Lawyer fights against 'illegal trappings'
A Durban lawyer is preparing to seek an interdict against the Metro Police to stop them trapping on or from bridges and will soon be working on getting refunds for all such cases where motorists were "wrongfully fined". (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:16:08 GMT)
Lawyer for couple in balloon case speaks
A lawyer representing the parents of the balloon boy has said his clients are willing to turn themselves in. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:39:42 GMT)
White House: Syria should release detained lawyer
The White House says it's deeply concerned about the arrest of a 78-year-old human rights lawyer in Syria and wants an end to what it calls the Syrian government's "practice of arbitrary arrests." (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:07:42 GMT)
Jackson family lawyer: 'New evidence' in battle for estate
Katherine Jackson's battle for control of her pop star son's estate is about to take a "new direction" based on "new evidence" uncovered by the family, a Jackson family lawyer said. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 18:47:46 GMT)
Lawyer fights against 'illegal trappings'
By Fiona Gounden A Durban lawyer is preparing to seek an interdict against the Metro Police to stop them trapping on or from bridges and will soon be working on getting refunds for all such cases where motorists were "wrongfully fined". (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:07:11 GMT)
Lawyer: More Spanish-speakers may be targeted by officers for tickets
DALLAS — Ernestina Mondragon, a shy 49-year-old mother, has now hired a lawyer to sue Dallas police for charging her with violating a law that doesn’t exist. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:10:26 GMT)
Balloon boy lawyer: Sheriff is piling on
The lawyer of a Colorado father accused of carrying out a bizarre hoax involving his son and a huge balloon said Monday that official charges in the case could be filed next week. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:01:33 GMT)
MO Supreme Court releases jailed lawyer
The Missouri Supreme Court has released a southwest Missouri lawyer from jail while it reviews his conviction for criminal contempt. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:05:33 GMT)
White House calls on Syria to release rights lawyer
The United States on Saturday called on Syria to release 78-year-old detained human rights lawyer Haitham Maleh and end its practice of "arbitrary arrests" of activists. (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:41:20 GMT)
District attorney says mistrial in McDonald case not surprising
Stephens County — The fact that the prosecution of Dr. Harry McDonald ended in a mistrial is not surprising to Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney Brian Rickman. Around 6:15 p.m. Friday, after seven and a half hours of deliberation the same day, Superior Court Judge Ernest Woods declared the mistrial, saying the jury of nine men and three women was “hopelessly deadlocked.” McDonald ... (Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:30:33 GMT)
Lawyer Blasts Release of Affidavit in Balloon Case
The lawyer for the man accused of lying when he said he believed his 6-year-old son had accidentally floated away in a helium balloon is denouncing the release of a search warrant for the family's home before any arrests have been made. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:19:54 GMT)
Attorney General pushes Pension Reform Bill
Restoring the people's trust in the state's retirement system is one goal of Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. And that mission brought him to Binghamton Saturday. Cuomo renewed his effort to reform the state's pension system by gaining bi-partisan support from local officials. His legislation -- called T.R.U.S.T. -- would change the system in two ways. It would take the sole control out of the ... (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:20:09 GMT)
Lawyer blasts release of affidavit in balloon case
Associated Press - October 24, 2009 11:24 PM ET FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - The lawyer for the man accused of lying when he said he believed his 6-year-old son had accidentally floated away in a... (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:38:29 GMT)
Attorney gen. candidate Cuccinelli urges local Republicans to vote
Republican attorney general candidate Ken Cuccinelli stopped in Danville on Saturday and urged local Republicans to push to “get the vote out” in the days before Election Day. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:54:50 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:08:36 GMT)
Obituary: Milan C. Miskovsky / Ex-CIA lawyer quietly negotiated hostage situations
Milan C. "Mike" Miskovsky, a onetime CIA lawyer who quietly worked behind the scenes in high-profile hostage negotiations and also investigated the causes of racial turmoil in the 1960s, died Oct. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:23:32 GMT)
El Paso Lawyer Working in Juarez Murdered
JUAREZ--- An El Paso man who worked as a lawyer in Juarez was killed soon after crossing the Bridge of the Americas. He's being identified as Marco Antonio Mariscal. We're told he had just crossed the Bridge of the Americas into Juarez when he was attacked by gunmen in his SUV. Mariscal died at the scene. No arrests were made. Friday night, the Chihuahua State Commander was also killed in Juarez ... (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:31:22 GMT)
Local lawyer sues judges
A Chapel Hill-based lawyer who ran an unsuccessful campaign last fall to be a District Court judge in Orange and Chatham counties sued Thursday in Wake County Superior Court, listing two District Court judges as defendants. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:06:13 GMT)
Lawyer Blasts Release of Affidavit in Balloon Case
Lawyer for father in balloon case blasts release of search affidavit with mother's confession (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:29:15 GMT)
Attorney general files suit against local wallpaper store
PERKINS TWP. After months of complaints by consumers about a local wallpaper store that sells much of its inventory online, the Ohio attorney general has stepped in. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:37:55 GMT)
City attorney: Extend dispensary ban
GLENDALE — A day after the Obama administration issued a memo discouraging federal prosecutors from pursuing medical marijuana users and pot dispensaries that follow state rules, the city attorney’s office will ask the City Council today to extend a 45-day moratorium by another 10 months. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:43:16 GMT)
Lawyer: DA not interested in wider probe in journalist's slaying
District attorney didn't want to pursue expanded investigation into editor's slaying, lawyer's note states. More: Special Report: the Killing of Chaucey Bailey (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:06:05 GMT)
Pardoned drug felons in TN can't own handguns, attorney general says
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper has issued a legal opinion that says people who have received pardons for their felony drug convictions can own any type of firearm except handguns. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:16:46 GMT)
The Eden Prairie City Council appointed a new prosecutor and retained the city’s attorney during Tuesday’s meeting.
Earlier this year, city staff requested bids from local law firms for both its prosecutor and city attorney positions. The city received only one proposal for its city attorney position. City Attorney Ric Rosow will remain in his current position for three years. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:24:16 GMT)
Free consultation with lawyer offered
Visitors to the Anne Arundel County law library can receive a half-hour free consultation with a volunteer lawyer starting Wednesday, in a Lawyer in the Law Library program that will run once a month through June. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:54:21 GMT)
Attorney General finds no wrongdoing in City's handling of recent settlement
Nebraska’s attorney general found no wrongdoing in the City of Papillion’s actions concerning a recent $200,000 settlement with a former employee. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:45:52 GMT)
Attorney general to review first months at Marion DemoForum luncheon
John Kroger will review his first months as Oregon's 16th attorney general during a talk at the next Marion County DemoForum. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:20:13 GMT)
Victims' attorney sharply critical of Chapter 11 filing of 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. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 10:48:30 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, 25 Oct 2009 11:04:00 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:31:11 GMT)
A questionable hiring by Christie raised concern among prosecutors in U.S. Attorney's office
Days before announcing his resignation as a federal prosecutor, Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie agreed to hire the son of his friend and mentor, Herbert J. Stern, as an assistant U.S. attorney. The move sparked public criticism from Democrats, who... (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:47:12 GMT)
Page manager, attorney get contract renewals
PAGE -- The employment agreements for City Manager Bo Thomas and City Attorney Rick Olson have been renewed for two years each. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:46:29 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:02:23 GMT)
Lawyer: DA not interested in wider probe in journalist's slaying
District attorney didn't want to pursue expanded investigation into editor's slaying, lawyer's note states. More: Chauncey Bailey coverage (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 13:29:26 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, 25 Oct 2009 15:19:16 GMT)
Lawyer blasts release of affidavit in balloon case
FORT COLLINS (AP) - A defense lawyer is criticizing the release of a Colorado mother's confession that she and her husband faked a runaway balloon incident involving their 6-year-old son. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:44:06 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. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:47:17 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, 25 Oct 2009 15:48:15 GMT)
Michael Jackson: 'I Have Not Fired Personal Lawyer'
MICHAEL JACKSON's mum KATHERINE has spoken out about reports she has dumped all her attorneys and linked up with BARBRA STREISAND's legal eagle cousin, insisting the man she hired after her son's death is still her leading lawyer. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:20:39 GMT)
Lawyer Blasts Release Of Affidavit In Balloon Case
A defense lawyer is criticizing the release of a Colorado mother's confession that she and her husband faked a runaway balloon incident involving their six-year-old son. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:08:27 GMT)
Attorney General Forms Diverse Advisory Panel
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. is preparing to announce as early as Monday a slate of appointees to a prestigious panel that advises Justice Department leaders on approaches to combat gang violence, civil rights abuses and financial crimes, according to officials familiar with the plan. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:06:21 GMT)
Former Liberal Benoît Corbeil lied in court, lawyer says
Benoît Corbeil should be charged with purgery, a lawyer representing the Liberal Party of Canada said Friday after listening to testimony by the former regional director of the party's Montrégie office. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:37:00 GMT)
Yorkton radiologist Dr. Darius Tsatsi is suing Regina lawyer Tony Merchant
Controversial Regina lawyer Tony Merchant — widely known for his firm’s class-action lawsuits — is himself being sued by the subject of one of those actions. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:40:32 GMT)
Windsor lawyer Munroe bows out of murder case
WINDSOR, Ont. — The lawyer for one of two accused in the first-degree murder trial of drug dealer Troy Hutchison has been removed from the case. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:41:36 GMT)
Migrants have good claim to refugee status: lawyer
The 76 men detained from a ship seized off Vancouver Island last weekend have legitimate reasons to seek refugee status, a Vancouver lawyer said yesterday. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:48:22 GMT)
Lawyer denies Polanski ready to go to America
A lawyer for Roman Polanski denied on Wednesday that the film director, now in Swiss custody, may opt to face justice in the United States. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:03:21 GMT)
Attorney general: Shed light on groups that get casino profits
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s attorney general is urging state lawmakers to take action to shed more light on the finances of groups that share in the profits of the state’s casinos. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:26:25 GMT)
18. Lawyer: Weak hubbies cause of most divorce cases now
METRO Ahad reported Syariah lawyer Datuk Mohd Zaidi Zain as saying that the phenomenon of “dayus” or “emasculated” husbands, were now a main cause for divorce. (Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:49:14 GMT)
Hillslope condo project should stop, says environ lawyer
ENVIRONMENTAL lawyer Derek Fernandez said the proposed 17-storey condominium project in Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar should not be given the go ahead - because its residents have voiced out their objections on the project in their feedback to the Kuala Lumpur Draft Plan 2020. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:20:57 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney for Northern Ohio on the Job
CLEVELAND - Steve Dettlebach officially takes the oath as northern Ohio's new U.S. attorney on Monday. But he's already on the job, and laying out his vision for an office that is often seen as a watchdog for the region. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:17:10 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:53:17 GMT)
Henneke interested in county attorney opening
Although the Kerr County Commissioners Court hasn’t announced how it will handle filling the soon to be vacant county attorney position, one local attorney already has declared his interest in holding the position. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:13:16 GMT)
Attorney general candidates have similar stories, different views
Attorney general hopeful Ken Cuccinelli stepped offstage last week after a particularly heated debate with rival Stephen C. Shannon and quipped that people never would believe they are friends. They do get along and in some respects have moved in similar circles. Both attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. Both attended the University of Virginia, though years apart. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:16:56 GMT)
Lawyer: Sue to stop condo!
ENVIRONMENTAL lawyer Derek Fernandez said the proposed 17-storey condominium project in Bukit Bandaraya, Bangsar, should not be given the go ahead because residents have voiced their objections to the project in their feedback on the Kuala Lumpur Draft Plan 2020. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:20:45 GMT)
The Eden Prairie City Council appointed a new prosecutor and retained the city’s attorney during Tuesday’s meeting.
Earlier this year, city staff requested bids from local law firms for both its prosecutor and city attorney positions. The city received only one proposal for its city attorney position. City Attorney Ric Rosow will remain in his current position for three years. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:28:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Death complicates Madoff investment case
Lawyer: Death of Madoff associate Picower could make it tough to recoup lost investments (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:28:57 GMT)
Probe continues into sex allegations involving jailed lawyer
A year after L. Thomas Lakin went to prison on federal drug charges, a state investigation is continuing into sex allegations involving the once-prominent Madison County lawyer. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:09:31 GMT)
Attorney General finds no wrongdoing in City's handling of recent settlement
Nebraska’s attorney general found no wrongdoing in the City of Papillion’s actions concerning a recent $200,000 settlement with a former employee. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:28:08 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty To CBT Of RM3 Million
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- A lawyer and a manager of a legal firm were sentenced to five years' jail and three years' jail, respectively, by the Sessions Court here on Monday for criminal breach of trust involving RM3 million. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:38:55 GMT)
Lawyer, legal firm manager plead guilty to RM3mil CBT
KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer and a manager of a legal firm were sentenced to five years’ and three years’ jail respectively by the Sessions Court here Monday for criminal breach of trust involving RM3mil. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:49:17 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to CBT of RM3 million
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- A lawyer and a manager of a legal firm were sentenced to five years' jail and three years' jail, respectively, by the Sessions Court here today for criminal breach of trust involving RM3 million. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:52:58 GMT)
Weak hubbies cause of most divorce cases now: lawyer
METRO Ahad reported Syariah lawyer Datuk Mohd Zaidi Zain as saying that the phenomenon of "dayus" or "emasculated" husbands, were now a main cause for divorce. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:59:24 GMT)
Lawyer to target estate agents in landlord dispute
Lawyer for Dubai tenants facing eviction to file a complaint about property agents. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:04:29 GMT)
Lawyer, manager jailed for RM3m CBT
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 – A lawyer and a manager of a legal firm were sentenced to five years' jail and three years' jail, respectively, by the Sessions Court here today for criminal breach of trust involving RM3 million. Judge Rozana Ali Yusoff handed down the sentence after Rosmaniza Osman, 37, and Rozalind Sakunthala Rajan, 47, pleaded guilty to the offence. She ordered the sentence to be served ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:10:01 GMT)
City Attorney's Office consolidates to save cash
SAN DIEGO: The City Attorney's Office will consolidate some of its offices to save the city of San Diego $217,000 annually as it faces a mammoth budget deficit. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:28:23 GMT)
City attorney: Extend dispensary ban
GLENDALE — A day after the Obama administration issued a memo discouraging federal prosecutors from pursuing medical marijuana users and pot dispensaries that follow state rules, the city attorney’s office will ask the City Council today to extend a 45-day moratorium by another 10 months. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:34:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Death complicates Madoff investment case
The death of Jeffry Picower, accused of profiting more than $7 billion from the investment schemes of his longtime friend Bernard Madoff, will make it more difficult for suing investors to recoup their money, attorneys said. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:04:10 GMT)
Victims' attorney sharply critical of Chapter 11 filing of 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, 26 Oct 2009 11:34:09 GMT)
Bangladesh attorney general receives death threat
Dhaka - Bangladesh's attorney general received a death threat Monday that demanded the release of prisoners convicted in the 1975 assassination of the country's founder, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. An anonymous letter sent to Mahbubey Alam's office at the... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:51:55 GMT)
District Attorney’s new office part of expansion
The 18th Judicial District has a new home. District Attorney Carol Chambers welcomed an assortment of government officials and community activists from across the district’s four counties to her staff’s new main office in Centennial for a grand opening celebration on Oct. 22. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:16:11 GMT)
County attorney speaks about juvenile detention efforts
HIBBING — Hibbing School Board members last week got a first hand account of St. Louis County efforts to reduce juvenile incarceration. St. Louis County Attorney Melanie Ford visited the board’s Wednesday meeting to speak about a juvenile detention reform initiative her office is leading. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:17:34 GMT)
Lawyer trades courthouse for schoolhouse
Lawyer trades courthouse for schoolhouse (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:12:23 GMT)
Video: Lawyer Flips On Kate Gosselin
Jon Gosselin was shocked and his lawyer irate after Kate Gosselin skipped a court hearing outside Philadelphia on Monday. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:06:33 GMT)
Attorney board: No perjury complaint against Stefani
The Attorney Discipline Board today opted against pursuing additional charges against the lawyer in the police whistleblower case that led to the resignation and jailing of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. Without discussion, the three-member panel voted not to add a perjury complaint against Michael Stefani. A separate panel, the Attorney Grievance Commission, recommended the charge but still ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:22:15 GMT)
Florida attorney general sues Pompano Beach car dealer
Hollywood Auto Gallery is accused of selling lemons, inflated warranties Hollywood Auto Gallery in Pompano Beach was sued by the Florida Attorney General's Office Monday after a series of customer complaints that cars sold by the dealer broke down soon after they were purchased and had warranties that promised more than they delivered. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:54:24 GMT)
No more charges against Detroit text-msg lawyer
DETROIT A lawyer who acknowledges leaking text messages to the Detroit Free Press will not immediately face additional ethics charges. A panel at the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board said Monday it would not allow an ongoing misconduct case to grow against Mike Stefani. He is accused of misconduct for his role in an $8.4 million settlement in 2007 with lawyers for then-Detroit Mayor Kwame ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:10:06 GMT)
Longtime Oklahoma City lawyer Linn dies
Associated Press - October 26, 2009 12:25 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Longtime Oklahoma City lawyer James Linn has died at age 83. Friends say Linn died Saturday at age 83 after... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:42:09 GMT)
Member of Denver office of U.S. Attorney honored
Jim Allison, the longtime chief of the criminal division of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver, has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:46:26 GMT)
Jon's Attorney Insults Kate With Nursery Rhyme
When Kate doesn't come to court, Jon's attorney compares her to the Lady Who Lived in a Shoe. Jon says Kate needs to account for $33,000 missing from the couple's account. Kate, who was at a book-signing event, was represented by her attorney. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:51:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Video may show more people involved in Bearden vandalism
KNOXVILLE - The lawyer for a Farragut High School student charged with vandalizing rival Bearden High School said he has subpoeneaed surveillance video from Bearden that will "confirm there were individuals there that weren't charged." Gregory P. Isaacs said he expected to receive the tape today. Isaacs was in court this morning with client Mitch Kleiber, 18, for an arraignment. Kleiber's ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:32:40 GMT)
New York Personal Injury Lawyer David Perecman, Comments on Staten Island Incident Involving Repo Man
An Angered Staten Island Woman Extracts Her Own Revenge on a Repo Man in New York, and Personal Injury Lawyer David Perecman Says It's Lucky for Them Both It Wasn't Murder (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:02:12 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach holds swearing-in ceremony at Cleveland school
Steven Dettelbach, 43, was privately sworn in as U.S. attorney in September but chose Martin Luther King Jr. High School at E. 71st Street and Hough Avenue in Cleveland for a public ceremony Monday morning. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown administered the oath of office. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:10:05 GMT)
Connecticut Injury Lawyer to Speak at Customer Service Conference in Cleveland
HARTFORD, Conn. — (October 26, 2009) — Just ask Connecticut injury lawyer, Carter Mario what defines a successful, well-run business, and he’ll tell you customer service is the key. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:55:01 GMT)
Darien woman threatens to kill lawyer
BRIDGEPORT -- A woman has been charged with threatening to kill everyone in a Bridgeport lawyer's office. Sadri Garakani, 63, of Hope Drive, Darien, was charged Tuesday with harassment and threatening. She was released after posting $5,000 bond. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:07:42 GMT)
Kate's lawyer: Jon returned the money
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., Oct. 26 (UPI) -- Kate Gosselin's lawyer says the U.S. reality TV personality's estranged husband has returned $180,000 he took out of a joint bank account without permission. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:16:30 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman is appointed to Justice Department advisory committee
Mitsu Yasukawa/The Star-LedgerPaul Fishman, in this June file photo, is one of nine federal prosecutors assigned today to a top Justice Department advisory committee.WASHINGTON -- Paul J. Fishman, the U.S. attorney for New Jersey, was among nine federal prosecutors named... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:32:12 GMT)
Fort Myers attorney to represent couple in UPS theft case
Despite a potential conflict in the future, Fort Myers attorney Wilbur Smith will represent both former UPS driver Craig Podleski and his wife,... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:55:11 GMT)
Texas federal judge to preside over attorney's lawsuit accusing Scruggs, others of fraud
OXFORD, Miss. - A federal judge in Texas has been assigned to preside over an Alabama attorney's lawsuit that alleges imprisoned attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs and several others conspired to defraud him of millions of dollars in legal fees. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:00:34 GMT)
Jon Gosselin’s lawyer quits
COURTHOUSE — TV reality show dad Jon Gosselin is looking for new divorce lawyer after his attorney quit Monday morning. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:13:03 GMT)
Attorney General Cordray calls for stricter regulation of debt service communication
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is joining 40 attorneys general throughout the country to try to get the federal government to take action against companies that promise to settle the debts of consumers but do not follow through on those claims. In an interview with Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles, Cordray explains what the A.G.'s want the Federal Trade Commission to do. WKSU's Jo ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:34:46 GMT)
Interim Kerr County attorney appointed
Ilse Bailey, assistant county attorney, promoted to fill vacancy left by Rex Emerson's resignation. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:27:47 GMT)
Top Washington lawyer takes on Rajaratnam case
Galleon Group founder Raja Rajaratnam, accused in the biggest ever U.S. criminal prosecution of insider trading at a hedge fund, retained high- powered Washington lawyer John Dowd to represent him on Monday. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:48:27 GMT)
Billionaire retains prominent Washington lawyer
A billionaire hedge fund manager charged in a $25 million insider trading case has hired a veteran Washington lawyer. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:03:53 GMT)
Billionaire retains prominent Washington lawyer
A billionaire hedge fund manager charged in a $25 million insider trading case has hired a veteran Washington lawyer. Jim Walden, who represented 52-year-old Raj Rajaratnam in his initial court appearance, said Monday that attorney John Dowd will now represent the portfolio manager. (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:13:17 GMT)
Billionaire retains prominent Washington lawyer
A billionaire hedge fund manager charged in a $25 million insider trading case has hired a veteran Washington lawyer. Jim Walden, who represented 52-year-old Raj Rajaratnam (RAHJ rah-juh-RUHT'-nuhm) in his initial court appearance, said Monday that attorney... Sponsored Topics: Hedge fund - Raj Rajaratnam - Insider trading - Washington - Business (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:45:09 GMT)
Top Washington lawyer takes on Rajaratnam case
NEW YORK, Oct 26 — Galleon Group founder Raja Rajaratnam, accused in the biggest ever US criminal prosecution of insider trading at a hedge fund, retained high- powered Washington lawyer John Dowd to represent him yesterday. New York attorney Jim Walden, who originally represented the Sri Lankan billionaire after charges were announced against him and five others on Oct 16, said Dowd and lawyers ... (Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:47:42 GMT)
Balloon Boy Hoax Case Sent to District Attorney
The Heene family's fate is in the hands of a higher power now. Larimer County Sheriff's investigators presented their Balloon Boy hoax case to the District Attorney's Office... (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:06:54 GMT)
Attorney general rivals are worlds apart despite geographic ties
Attorney general candidate Ken Cuccinelli stepped offstage after a particularly heated debate with rival Stephen C. Shannon recently and quipped that people never would believe they are friends. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:27:33 GMT)
Attorney general sues South Florida used car dealer
The state has sued a Pompano Beach-based used car dealer over allegations of deceptive and unfair business practices, Attorney General Bill McCollum said Monday. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:53:33 GMT)
Phoenix Coyotes Owner Will Sell Franchise to NHL, Lawyer Says
Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes will sell the bankrupt team to the National Hockey League for $140 million. Thomas J. Salerno , a lawyer for the team, said terms of the sale were agreed to today and will be submitted to a bankruptcy judge for approval. (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:20:20 GMT)
11th Circuit Sides With Defense Attorney Over Legal Fees
In a case of first impression, a federal appellate court ruled Monday in the prosecution of prominent Miami attorney Ben Kuehne that criminal defense lawyers can't be charged with taking ill-gotten proceeds from defendants as legal fees. The 11th Circuit affirmed a decision by U.S. District Judge Marcia G. Cooke, who dismissed a money-laundering conspiracy count against Kuehne for vetting money ... (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:17:23 GMT)
TX attorney dies of swine flu
Attorney who was advising Dallas Co. officials about an investigation says he has died of swine flu pneumonia (Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:20:29 GMT)
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