Attorney News Nov 2009
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Attorney O’Quinn remembered for legal prowess, philanthropy
River Oaks attorney John O’Quinn — who rose to national prominence for winning multimillion-dollar settlements against breast implant manufacturers and drug and tobacco companies — is being remembered for how he used many of those millions to support local causes. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:03:47 GMT)
'Lawyer's death may be linked to court case'
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating whether prominent corporate lawyer M. Thiruchelvasegaram, 70, may have been murdered to stop him from proceeding with a court case. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:24:30 GMT)
Magpie brings lawyer down
"A magpie attacked me, Your Honour." Those were the words Auckland lawyer Peter Winter could well have offered the Auckland District Law Society for his absence at the organisation's annual conference this weekend. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:27:06 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, 01 Nov 2009 00:28:26 GMT)
Shipley slams attorney general's opinion on handguns and landlords
Tennessee state Rep. Tony Shipley is at odds with a state attorney general’s opinion saying a landlord can prohibit tenants with handgun carry permits from possessing firearms in their apartments. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:56:34 GMT)
Attorney General targets ID theft, economy, crime
ROANOKE RAPIDS — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper brought his law and order message to the Roanoke Valley Friday with a heavy dose of advice on a unique way to prevent identity theft. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:27:56 GMT)
'Lawyer's death may be linked to court case'
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating whether prominent corporate lawyer M. Thiruchelvasegaram, 70, may have been murdered to stop him from proceeding with a court case. City Criminal Investigation... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:32:36 GMT)
Attorney General encourages students to prevent drug abuse
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call prescription drug abuse the leading cause of accidental deaths in Washington. It's a startling statistic that Attorney General Rob McKenna is determined to fight. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:48:18 GMT)
Nassau County district attorney: About the job
Nassau County district attorney (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:11:07 GMT)
Should the city attorney position be kept?
VIRGINIA — Candidates for City Council are split over the issue of whether Virginia should continue to have a full-time city attorney. Councilor Dennis Lindberg and challenger Robin Cronk are adamant that the city should contract out for all legal services. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:19:08 GMT)
Free call to a lawyer from LegalLine
Want to ask a lawyer a question -- for free? LegalLine, a toll-free help-line answering a range of basic legal questions, will be held by the Dade County Bar Association 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:01:34 GMT)
Attorney held in Carmel attack on Rep. Ed DeLaney
Police late Saturday continued to search for the reason a state lawmaker from Indianapolis was beaten in Carmel. Rep. Edward DeLaney, an attorney and Democratic state representative, was meeting a prospective client on Catherine Drive near 131st Street on Saturday, police said. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:03:46 GMT)
Activist-turned-lawyer fought for immigrants
On the day she died, Lisa Baird, an immigration lawyer, called an immigration officer. Though weak and woozy, she left a detailed message carefully spelling out her client's name. When her brother Jonathan protested that she shouldn't exert herself, she said: "You don't understand. If this guy gets deported, his life is over." (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:01:00 GMT)
Reality TV dad’s lawyer quits
COURTHOUSE — TV reality show dad Jon Gosselin is looking for a new divorce lawyer after his attorney withdrew from the case Monday morning. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:28:15 GMT)
WEST AMWELL: Attorney asks state court to drop Fulper lawsuit
WEST AMWELL — The township’s litigation attorney has asked a state Superior Court judge to dismiss the Fulper lawsuit because it has no legal merit. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:53:56 GMT)
Council Was Reasonable to Deny Sale Barn Rezoning, City Attorney Says
FAYETTEVILLE — The Fayetteville City Council had a reasonable basis for denying the requested rezoning of the old sale barn, according to City Attorney Kit Williams. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:25:26 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, 01 Nov 2009 09:34:52 GMT)
Disbarred lawyer faces theft case
Charles Radosevich is not a licensed lawyer, but he has been playing one in Clark County for years, authorities allege. The law finally caught up to him last week, when the district attorney’s office filed felony theft charges against Radosevich for allegedly pocketing nearly $190,000 from people who say they were paying him to be their attorney. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:17:34 GMT)
'Lawyer's death may be linked to court case'
KUALA LUMPUR: Police are investigating whether prominent corporate lawyer M. Thiruchelvasegaram, 70, may have been murdered to stop him from proceeding with a court case. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:28:26 GMT)
Attorney sets up possible insanity defense
The North Platte Telegraph Defense attorney Blaine Gillette motioned in Lincoln County District Court for 70-year-old James Benak to undergo psychological evaluation. The motion is an expected move to lay the groundwork for an insanity defense stemming from an early September shooting outside his home. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:38:53 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, 01 Nov 2009 10:56:37 GMT)
Attorney general calls his justice agenda ambitious
John Kroger said he is busy in his first 10 months as attorney general trying to keep campaign promises to step up enforcement of consumer and environmental protection, and to redirect the criminal justice system. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:19:10 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. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:06:43 GMT)
City attorney position could become full-time
Salary negotiations are under way to possibly change the role of city attorney from part-time into a full-time position for Jacksonville. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:33:09 GMT)
Roman Polanski lawyer Herve Temime: new 'very significant' cash bail offer to be filed Monday
PARIS - A French lawyer for director Roman Polanski, imprisoned in Switzerland, says a new bail offer will be filed Monday and it will be a "very, very significant" cash amount. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:23:29 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski To Present New Bail Offer
A French lawyer for director Roman Polanski, imprisoned in Switzerland, says a new bail offer will be filed Monday and it will be a "very, very significant" cash amount. Swiss authorities rejected an offer Friday, considering the 76-year-old filmmaker awaiting a decision on extradition to the United States a high flight risk. They noted it was not a cash offer. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:41:45 GMT)
Former Mayfield attorney hasn't been paid
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. Bill Diehl is at Talladega Superspeedway for Sunday's race. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:31:30 GMT)
Former Mayfield attorney hasn't been paid
(11-01) 10:29 PST Talladega, Ala. (AP) -- The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield said he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. Bill Diehl, the most prolific attorney in Charlotte, N.C., represented Mayfield following... Sponsored Topics: NASCAR - Jeremy Mayfield - Auto racing - Associated Press - Talladega Superspeedway (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:45:09 GMT)
U.S. banned Kenya's attorney general: envoy
Kenya's attorney general Amos Wako was the senior government official handed a travel ban by Washington last month, the U.S. envoy to Kenya said on Sunday. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:47:47 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, 01 Nov 2009 19:11:20 GMT)
Ex-Mayfield attorney says he hasn't been paid
TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -- The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield said he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:14:38 GMT)
Former Mayfield attorney still seeking payment
The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield said he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. Bill Diehl, the ... (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:19:57 GMT)
Lawyer's plans for car museum in doubt
HOUSTON, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The dream of a Houston lawyer to display his collection of hundreds of cars may not come to fruition following his recent death, a longtime friend says. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:40:38 GMT)
Former Mayfield attorney hasn't been paid
TALLADEGA, Ala. — The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield said he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. Bill Diehl, the most prolific attorney in Charlotte, N.C., represented Mayfield following his May suspension for failing a random drug test. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:57:49 GMT)
Lawyer: NY billionnaire no threat to flee charges
Lawyer: NY billionnaire charged in insider trading case no threat to flee, will clear his name (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:11:54 GMT)
Diehl wants lawyer fees from suspended Mayfield
The former lawyer for Jeremy Mayfield said he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:31:31 GMT)
Nevada man charged with acting as attorney
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — A disbarred attorney has been charged with pocketing nearly $190,000 from clients he shouldn’t have been representing in the first place. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:40:15 GMT)
Former Mayfield attorney hasn't been paid
The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:48:12 GMT)
Safford Council deadlocks on motion to advertise for city attorney
It has been nearly 1-1/2 years since Phoenix attorney William J. Sims III was appointed as Safford's interim city attorney, and at least three Safford City Council members want to keep the status quo. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:32:23 GMT)
Nevada man charged with acting as attorney
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — A disbarred attorney has been charged with pocketing nearly $190,000 from clients he shouldn’t have been representing in the first place. (Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:45:56 GMT)
Lawyer to request psych exam in Fort Salonga slaying
An attorney for the Fort Salonga woman charged with stabbing her husband to death will Monday ask a Suffolk judge for a psychiatric exam to determine her fitness to stand trial, the Garden City lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:10:33 GMT)
Student filmmaker honored by attorney general
State Attorney General Gary King visited the City of Vision on Oct. 16, participating in a ceremony at Independence High School. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:31:09 GMT)
Attorney General Holder Says Suit Threatens Security
Attorney General Eric Holder wants a lawsuit against warrantless wiretapping thrown out, saying it threatens ongoing intelligence gathering and national security. A civil liberties group criticized Holder, saying he's undermining campaign promises made by President Obama. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:30:18 GMT)
Pittsburgh U.S. attorney's departure likely to force White House's hand
U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan's decision to leave office this month could spur the White House to name a permanent replacement soon, the interim dean of Duquesne University School of Law said. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:01 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, 02 Nov 2009 05:08:20 GMT)
Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to felonies
Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to felonies (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:27:41 GMT)
Amid probe, Broward lawyer Scott Rothstein and his firm hire defense attorneys
Politically influential Broward lawyer Scott Rothstein, who is suspected of financial wrongdoing, hired a lawyer this weekend from his own firm, and his law firm has also retained a high-powered lawyer. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:26 GMT)
Reality TV dad’s lawyer quits
COURTHOUSE — TV reality show dad Jon Gosselin is looking for a new divorce lawyer after his attorney withdrew from the case Monday morning. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:28:05 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, 02 Nov 2009 08:21:41 GMT)
City attorney position could become full-time
Salary negotiations are under way to possibly change the role of city attorney from part-time into a full-time position for Jacksonville. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:33:09 GMT)
US envoy: Kenyan attorney general banned from US
Nairobi - The US ambassador to Kenya, Michael Ranneberger, has confirmed media reports that Attorney General Amos Wako is the Kenyan government official handed a US visa ban last month. Johnnie Carson, US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affa... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:49:52 GMT)
Attorney general reverses course on child sex case
LINCOLN (AP) — Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning on Wednesday backed off of an earlier position that the state shouldn’t be liable for any damage a 12-year-old girl may have suffered after having sex with a 17-year-old boy placed in foster care in her home because she told police the sex was consensual. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:26:45 GMT)
Roman Polanski's lawyer submits new bail offer to Swiss authorities in bid to free filmmaker
PARIS - A French lawyer for Roman Polanski says he has submitted a new bail offer to a Swiss court to try to free the filmmaker from jail. Lawyer Herve Temime says the offer Monday includes "adequate guarantees" that Polanski will not flee justice if released. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:38:32 GMT)
Attorney General targets ID theft, economy, crime
ROANOKE RAPIDS — North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper brought his law and order message to the Roanoke Valley Friday with a heavy dose of advice on a unique way to prevent identity theft. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:53:57 GMT)
Polanski lawyer submits new bail offer to Swiss
A French lawyer for Roman Polanski says he has submitted a new bail offer to a Swiss court to try to free the filmmaker from jail. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:07:07 GMT)
Former lawyer forged payslip
A FORMER lawyer who allegedly inflated his monthly salary on a payroll statement from $25,000 to $65,000 to get more money from a new employer, is now on trial for forgery. After Rudy Lim, 37, moved from international law firm DLAS to Duane Morris LLP in January 2007, DLAS employees going through the work he had done found the forged payroll statement in the electronic records stored in the firm ... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:21:05 GMT)
Another View: The Eroding Attorney-Client Privilege
In the ordinary course of business litigation, the attorney-client privilege is accorded respect by all parties — the company holding the privilege, the opposing company seeking discovery, and the Court. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:15:58 GMT)
Polanski lawyer submits new bail offer to Swiss
PARIS - A French lawyer for Roman Polanski says he has submitted a new bail offer to a Swiss court to try to free the filmmaker from jail. Lawyer Herve Temime says the... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:39:04 GMT)
Polanski lawyer submits new bail offer to Swiss
(11-02) 07:36 PST PARIS, CA (AP) -- A French lawyer for Roman Polanski says he has submitted a new bail offer to a Swiss court to try to free the filmmaker from jail. Lawyer Herve Temime says the offer Monday includes "adequate guarantees"... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:01:50 GMT)
Attorney: Alleged 'Jewish terrorist' unstable
An American-born Israeli man, described by police as a "Jewish terrorist," is mentally unstable and in need of psychiatric help, his attorney told CNN Monday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:34:19 GMT)
Barraza's new lawyer requests trial delay
EL PASO -- Suspended state court judge Manuel Barraza on Tuesday asked for a delay in his criminal trial because his new lawyer has not had enough time to prepare. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:42:00 GMT)
Polanski lawyer submits new bail offer
A French lawyer for Roman Polanski says he has submitted a new bail offer to a Swiss court. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:47:16 GMT)
Prosecutors Union Sues County, District Attorney
A prosecutors union has sued Los Angeles County, claiming the district attorney's office retaliated against employees for their union activities. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:48:40 GMT)
Lawyer: DNA tests to allow Snow to amend petition for new trial
BLOOMINGTON -- Results of DNA tests on evidence in the 1991 murder of Bill Little are on their way to attorneys in the case, according to the lawyer for a man who says he was wrongfully convicted of k (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:07:28 GMT)
Former Mayfield attorney hasn't been paid
TALLADEGA, Ala. -- The former attorney for Jeremy Mayfield said he has yet to be paid for defending the suspended NASCAR driver. Bill Diehl, the most prolific attorney in Charlotte, N.C., represented Mayfield following his May suspension for failing a random drug test. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:35:11 GMT)
Broward Attorney Rothstein Investigated By Feds
Prominent and politically connected Broward attorney Scott Rothstein, once host to Presidents and a major political, legal, and philanthropic force in South Florida, is being investigated for financial irregularities in an investment business, according to the partner in his law firm. Word of the investigation caused that partner to take action Monday to dissolve their law partnership and place ... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:33:52 GMT)
Chesapeake city attorney wins peer award
CHESAPEAKE City Attorney Ronald S. Hallman has been awarded a top honor for making significant contributions to local government law in Virginia. Hallman, Chesapeake’s city attorney since 1978, accepted the Edward J. Finnegan Award for Distinguished Service on Friday at a banquet put on by the Local Government Attorneys of Virginia, Inc. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:52:31 GMT)
Atlanta Immigration Attorney Karen Weinstock selected by Peers to The Best Lawyers in America 2010 edition
Karen Weinstock the managing attorney of the Atlanta Immigration Law Firm Siskind Susser has been selected to The Best Lawyers in America (2010) in the specialty of Immigration Law. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:53:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Doomed NJ boat was a hit-and-run case
A scallop boat that sank off the New Jersey coast in March, killing six of the seven crew members aboard, may have been the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash on the high seas, the lawyer for its owner said Monday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:55:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Doomed NJ scallop boat where 6 died was probably struck by another vessel
CAPE MAY, N.J. - A scallop boat that sank off the New Jersey coast in March, killing six of the seven crew members aboard, may have been the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash on the high seas, the lawyer for its owner said Monday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:03:14 GMT)
Lawyer presses case in Danvers explosion
By Kathy McCabe and John Ellement, Globe Staff A lawyer for residents whose homes were damaged in the massive explosion in Danvers three years ago says that a Kentucky-based chemical company delivered a tanker of chemicals to an ink and... (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:11:35 GMT)
Rolex doctor’s attorney: He didn’t do it
STOCKTON — The attorney for a doctor accused of stealing a dead patient’s Rolex watch in a Stockton emergency room said today that he’s ready to prove in trial that his client didn’t do it. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:14:21 GMT)
Riddle to get new lawyer in corruption case
Political consultant Sam Riddle will get a new lawyer for his upcoming criminal trials, but it won't necessarily be former federal prosecutor Richard Convertino. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:27:52 GMT)
New lawyer but no deal for Detroit political hand
DETROIT (AP) - Detroit political consultant Sam Riddle is getting a new lawyer to defend him on corruption charges. David Steingold's request to drop Riddle as a client was granted by two federal judges Monday. He says there were irreconcilable differences. Riddle agreed. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Doomed NJ boat was a hit-and-run case
A scallop boat that sank off the New Jersey coast in March, killing six of the seven crew members aboard, may have been doomed by a fatal hit-and-run crash on the high seas, the lawyer for its owner said Monday. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:37:25 GMT)
Riddle to get new lawyer in corruption case
Political consultant Sam Riddle will get a new lawyer for his upcoming criminal trials, but it won't necessarily be former federal prosecutor Richard Convertino. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:56:46 GMT)
Spokesman for Calif. Attorney General Jerry Brown quits after secretly taping reporters' calls
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The communications director for California Attorney General Jerry Brown resigned Monday after it was revealed he had secretly recorded telephone conversations with reporters. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:33:20 GMT)
Attorney: Tenn. kidnapping suspect tried suicide
The attorney for a woman charged with kidnapping a Tennessee newborn says his client has tried to kill herself while in jail. (Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:37:05 GMT)
Attorney: Tenn. kidnapping suspect tried suicide
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The attorney for a woman charged with kidnapping a Tennessee newborn says his client has tried to kill herself while in jail. Attorney Isaiah Gant asked... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:13:37 GMT)
Lawyer forged payslip
A FORMER lawyer who allegedly inflated his monthly salary on a payroll statement from $25,000 to $65,000 to get more money from a new employer, is now on trial for forgery. After Rudy Lim, 37, moved from international law firm DLAS to Duane Morris LLP in January 2007, DLAS employees going through the work he had done found the forged payroll statement in the electronic records stored in the firm ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:51:15 GMT)
New Lawyer But No Deal for Riddle
Detroit political consultant Sam Riddle is getting a new lawyer to defend him on corruption charges. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:18:09 GMT)
Meth Death Case In District Attorney's Hands
The district attorney's office will decide if a suspected meth maker's case will go to the grand jury in the death of Alan Meeks. Emergency workers found his body inside a Tracy City mobile home two Saturday's ago after it exploded. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:30:53 GMT)
Attorney: Millinocket council violated law
MILLINOCKET, Maine -- An attorney has advised the school board that the Town Council violated the Town Charter and state law when it dipped into the school system's anticipated $512,000 budget surplus and allocating $250,000 from it to lower the town's mill rate, the board's chairman said Monday. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:48:51 GMT)
Arkansas Attorney Faces Drug Charges
An attorney from Carroll county, Arkansas faces drug charges after the sheriff's office says she sold meth to an informant. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:57:36 GMT)
Fla. law firm seeks dissolution as lawyer probed
A prominent and politically connected South Florida attorney was being investigated by his own firm for financial irregularities in an investment business that led his law partner to seek dissolution Monday. The attorney, Scott Rothstein, and partner Stuart... Law - Law firm - Lawyer - Business - Services (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:59:59 GMT)
Fla. Law Firm Seeks Dissolution as Lawyer Probed
Attorneys probe prominent Fla. lawyer for missing cash, partner wants firm put in receivership (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:01:30 GMT)
Attorney: Texas lottery won't pay cheated winner
An attorney for a man who lost out on a $1 million jackpot says the Texas Lottery Commission still considers the store clerk who allegedly stole the ticket to be the winner. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:27:54 GMT)
Chemical delivery helped set up Danvers blast, lawyer says
DANVERS - A lawyer for residents whose homes were damaged in the massive explosion in Danvers three years ago says a Kentucky-based chemical company delivered a tanker of chemicals to an ink and paint factory, contributing to an inferno that destroyed or damaged nearly 100 homes and businesses. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:33:33 GMT)
Attorney says victim lured his client
CHARLESTON, W.VA. -- A defense attorney for an Elkview man on trial for raping his former girlfriend called the victim a "siren" who lured him into danger. Richard Holicker, court-appointed defense attorney for Kerry Lee Johnson, 53, said his cli... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:34:15 GMT)
Wilkerson attorney calls for case dismissal
Citing “inflammatory’’ media coverage of her arrest on corruption charges, “outrageous’’ behavior of federal prosecutors, and potential under-representation of minorities on a jury, the attorney for former state senator Dianne Wilkerson called yesterday for either a dismissal of charges or a change of venue for her impending trial. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:02:23 GMT)
Slaying suspect decides to keep lawyer
A man who said last week that he wants to fire his lawyer and plead guilty to killing a Fresno man changed his mind Monday and said he now wants to keep his attorney. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:02:37 GMT)
Spokesman for Attorney General Brown resigns
Attorney General Jerry Brown's communications director, Scott Gerber, submitted his resignation Monday after admitting last week that he had secretly taped conversations with reporters. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:04:41 GMT)
Attorney for RFK assassin says prison transfer puts him in danger
An attorney for the man who in 1968 assassinated Robert F. Kennedy said Monday his client was transferred from a prison that houses high-risk offenders to a new facility where his life could be in danger. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:27:02 GMT)
Riddle to get new lawyer, but court will do the choosing
Political consultant Sam Riddle will get a new lawyer for his upcoming criminal trials, but it won't necessarily be former federal Prosecutor Richard Convertino. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:10 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General coming to Detroit
Attorney general coming to Detroit: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is to speak in Detroit with minority groups and law enforcement officials on Nov. 19 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Holder is to be the keynote speaker at a banquet for ALPACT, Advocates and Leaders for Police and Community Trust, an organization of community groups and law enforcement officials in metro ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:34 GMT)
Tough lawyer hails real estate fee victory
Lawrence Dale is the tough-minded lawyer who has led the charge by discount brokers to reduce real estate commission fees. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:01:24 GMT)
Fulkerson's lawyer says plea deal discussion in progress
Fulkerson's lawyer says plea deal discussion in progress Mike Peters A plea bargain may be in the works for former University of Northern Colorado theater professor Raymond "Vance" Fulkerson, his lawyer explained in court Monday as he asked the judge for more time before a preliminary hearing. Fulkerson, 63, is accused of secretly videotaping male students while they were using the toilet in his ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:35:36 GMT)
Attorney: Texas lottery won't pay cheated winner
AUSTIN, Texas - An attorney for a man who lost out on a $1 million jackpot says the Texas Lottery Commission still considers the store clerk who allegedly stole the ticket... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:58:37 GMT)
Lawyer for Bobby Kennedy's killer says life in danger
LOS ANGELES: A lawyer for the man who assassinated Robert Kennedy said his client's life could be in danger after he was transferred to another prison. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:04:16 GMT)
Feds probe prominent Broward attorney Scott Rothstein
Federal authorities on Monday were conducting a criminal investigation into high-profile Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein, who is suspected of operating a Ponzi scheme by selling tens of millions of dollars in fabricated legal settlements to investors. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:26:35 GMT)
Attorney: Texas Lottery Won't Pay Cheated Winner
Attorney: Texas lottery considers clerk accused of stealing $1M ticket to be the winner (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:01:50 GMT)
Attorney General McCollum takes aim at debt collection practices
Florida's Attorney General Bill McCollum today plans to ask state legislators to enhance his offices' ability to bring cases against unscrupulous debt collectors. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:54:13 GMT)
Jim Stratton: State CFO and attorney general pledge crackdown on abusive debt collectors
For more than a week, the state attorney general and chief financial officer have pointed fingers at each other over who should be policing abusive debt collectors. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:47:12 GMT)
Loss of electronic bingo in Walker County will be catastrophic, lawyer says
Lawyer unsurprised by judge's ruling (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:47:57 GMT)
Correction: Attorney General Scandal story
In an Oct. 30 story about the workers' compensation case of an aide to a former state attorney general, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation issued a ruling of attempted fraud. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:44:59 GMT)
Fulkerson's lawyer says plea deal discussion in progress
Fulkerson's lawyer says plea deal discussion in progress Mike Peters A plea bargain may be in the works for former University of Northern Colorado theater professor Raymond "Vance" Fulkerson, his lawyer explained in court Monday as he asked the judge for more time before a preliminary hearing. Fulkerson, 63, is accused of secretly videotaping male students while they were using the toilet in his ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:05:06 GMT)
Attorney: Texas lottery won't pay cheated winner
An attorney for a man who lost out on a $1 million jackpot says the Texas Lottery Commission still considers the store clerk who allegedly stole the ticket to be the winner. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:32:18 GMT)
Correction: Attorney General Scandal story
In an Oct. 30 story about the workers' compensation case of an aide to a former state attorney general, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation issued a ruling of attempted fraud. The former aide, Anthony Gutierrez, previously pleaded guilty to attempted workers' compensation fraud in a criminal case. The state bureau found that he ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:38:36 GMT)
Man says ex-client and a fellow lawyer defamed him
A California lawyer who tried to obtain a pardon for his 1976 Nebraska drug conviction wants a chance to challenge statements that a former client submitted to the Pardons Board. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:46:53 GMT)
Fla. attorney accused in financial scheme
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 3 (UPI) -- A well-known Fort Lauderdale, Fla., attorney is accused of misappropriating funds from wealthy clients in a financial scheme, his firm alleges. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:53:42 GMT)
Fla. attorney general urges lawmakers to make occupational licensing tougher for ex-felons
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Attorney General Bill McCollum wants Florida lawmakers to make it tougher for former felons to get occupational and professional licenses. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:58:15 GMT)
Famed attorney John O'Quinn remembered
Family and friends are gathering to pay their respects to legendary Houston attorney John O'Quinn. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:05:08 GMT)
MDC Official Charged with Arms Theft, Lawyer Released
Police have arrested the lawyer representing Peter Hitschmann, the man who served a prison term for possession of weapons in connection with an alleged 2006 plot to assassinate the president, for obstructing justice. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:16:33 GMT)
Lawyer wants Joyce Meyer testimony
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a slaying victim's family says he wants to get a sworn statement from U.S. televangelist Joyce Meyer, and her son, a ministry executive. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:54:37 GMT)
Lawyer face return to prison after failing to pay back money
A LAWYER is facing a return to prison unless he starts to repay the money he swindled from clients. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:10:23 GMT)
Prominent Fla. lawyer's sales pitch called suspect
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- To attorney and developer Alan Sakowitz, something just didn't sound right about the sales pitch from high-profile lawyer Scott Rothstein, now under investigation by his own ... (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:29:32 GMT)
Rothstein, Accused Florida Lawyer, Returns to U.S. From Morocco
Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , a South Florida lawyer whose firm asked federal prosecutors to investigate $500 million in missing investor funds, returned today to the U.S. from Morocco, his law partner said. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:35:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Accused baby-napper threatened
NASHVILLE, Nov. 3 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a woman accused of stabbing a new mother and kidnapping her baby said his client has stopped eating because she fears being harmed in jail. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:08:49 GMT)
Dr. Who star to play lawyer in NBC sitcom
David Tennant, the lead actor in BBC's Dr. Who, is to play a Chicago lawyer who coaches his clients to represent themselves in the new NBC sitcom Rex Is Not Your Lawyer. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:17:01 GMT)
Sacramento divorce lawyer sentenced for fondling clients
A judge today sentenced long-time Sacramento divorce lawyer Gary Appelblatt to state prison for 18 months for fondling four of his clients. (Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:43:05 GMT)
Lawyer sued in service dog case
A Colorado Springs lawyer is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly turning away a disabled woman's service dog. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:28:55 GMT)
Rothstein, Accused Florida Lawyer, Back From Morocco (Update1)
Nov. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , the South Florida lawyer whose firm asked federal prosecutors to investigate as much as $500 million in missing investor funds, returned today to the U.S. from Morocco, his law partner said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:22:38 GMT)
Cuccinelli elected attorney general
Republican Sen. Ken Cuccinelli was elected attorney general tonight over Democratic Del. Stephen C. Shannon in a battle between lawmakers from Fairfax County. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:25:35 GMT)
RI Ethics Commission dismisses GOP charge against Attorney General Lynch
Committee rejects Republican complaint that attorney general violated gift-cap law (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:30:39 GMT)
Colorado Springs lawyer accused of violating ADA
The U.S. Justice Department has sued a Colorado Springs lawyer alleging that he discriminated against a woman by refusing to allow her Australian shepherd service dog into his law office. But the lawyer, Patric J. LeHouillier counters that the... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:46:00 GMT)
Attorney removed from fire board meeting
BEVERLY HILLS -- An attorney involved in a dispute over Northeast fire district funds was removed from a fire board meeting Tuesday night in handcuffs and was shoved by the off-duty Uplands Park police officer who handcuffed him, witnesses said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:55:35 GMT)
Carr concedes city attorney race to Holmes
Pete Holmes had a large lead over incumbent Tom Carr Tuesday night in the race for Seattle City Attorney. The early results, released about 8:15 p.m., had Holmes with 61.56 percent to Carr's 38.24. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:20:42 GMT)
Prominent Fla. Lawyer's Sales Pitch Called Suspect
Prominent South Fla. lawyer, political fundraiser out as head of firm amid investment probe (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:46:31 GMT)
Upper St. Clair lawyer's sexual discrimination lawsuit denied
A federal judge ruled that a lawyer who sued her firm for sexual discrimination is not protected by anti-discrimination laws because as a shareholder she is an employer, and not an employee. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:02 GMT)
Challenger Newman wins in Hopewell race for commonwealth’s attorney
HOPEWELL—The incumbent commonwealth’s attorney in Hopewell was defeated by a big margin last night, while Petersburg’s sheriff and Colonial Heights’ commissioner of the revenue easily won re-election. Newcomer Richard K. “Rick” Newman defeated incumbent Anthony N. “Nino” Sylvester for Hopewell’s commonwealth’s attorney. Newman, 53, an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Petersburg who has lived ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:06:40 GMT)
Challenger Newman wins in Hopewell race for commonwealth’s attorney
HOPEWELL—The incumbent commonwealth’s attorney in Hopewell was defeated by a big margin last night, while Petersburg’s sheriff and Colonial Heights’ commissioner of the revenue easily won re-election. Newcomer Richard K. “Rick” Newman defeated Anthony N. “Nino” Sylvester for Hopewell’s commonwealth’s attorney. Newman, 53, an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Petersburg who has lived in ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:06:50 GMT)
Pittsburgh lawyer wins
A Pittsburgh lawyer has won a seat on the state's Commonwealth Court, but at press time the race for a second open seat was too close to call. Republican Patricia McCullough, 52, won a seat on Commonwealth Court. She has been in private practice since 1993 and lives in Pittsburgh. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:14:59 GMT)
Cuccinelli elected attorney general
Virginia has elected Republican Ken Cuccinelli as its next attorney general, overwhelmingly favoring the state senator from Fairfax County who has pledged to protect the Virginia Constitution and the state’s right-to-work law. As polls had predicted, Cuccinelli won a crushing defeat over his Democratic opponent—and friend—Del. Stephen C. Shannon of Fairfax. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:21:41 GMT)
Kilpatrick lawyer claims prosecutor wrong about cash flow
The amount of money that allegedly flowed through bank accounts belonging to former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his wife has been exaggerated by Wayne County's prosecutor, according to Kilpatrick's lawyer. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT)
Pete Holmes easily defeats incumbent Tom Carr in Seattle city-attorney race
Pete Holmes was handily beating two-term incumbent Tom Carr in Seattle's city-attorney race Tuesday night. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:24:34 GMT)
Rothstein, Accused Florida Lawyer, Returns to U.S. From Morocco
Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , the South Florida lawyer whose firm asked federal prosecutors to investigate as much as $500 million in missing investor funds, returned yesterday to the U.S. from Morocco, his law partner said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:50:14 GMT)
Kit Siang calls for Attorney-General’s resignation
By Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — DAP parliamentary leader Lim Kit Siang wants Attorney-General Tan Sri Gani Patail to resign for failing to take action against former Transport Minister Chan Kong Choy for criminal breach of trust. Lim also called for a royal commission of inquiry to further investigate the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) findings as well as to investigate why ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:09:46 GMT)
Disbarred Lawyer Again Faces Charges of Possessing Forged Signature of Judge
A disbarred New York lawyer has been charged with possessing the forged signature of a judge on a faked court order as part of an attempt to keep $35,000 of a client's funds. Bryan J. Holzberg was arraigned on one count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument -- marking at least the third time he has faced such charges. He was sentenced to probation and disbarred after ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:15:11 GMT)
Woman Charged With Killing Lawyer-Husband to Undergo Psychiatric Exam
The wife of a Long Island, N.Y., lawyer charged with fatally stabbing her husband will undergo a psychiatric evaluation, a Suffolk County judge has ruled. Kathleen Prisco, who has pleaded not guilty, is facing second-degree murder charges for allegedly stabbing her husband, Ralph Prisco, during a domestic dispute at the couple's home. Mr. Prisco was a founding member of Long Island Employee ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:15:21 GMT)
Colorado Springs lawyer accused of denying access to woman's service dog
A Colorado Springs lawyer is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice on allegations he turned away a disabled woman's service dog. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:17:56 GMT)
City attorney loses bid to unseat San Bernardino mayor
San Bernardino Mayor Pat Morris won re-election Tuesday in his second race in four years against City Attorney Jim Penman. The incumbent mayor received 6,758 votes, or 54.97 percent of the vote, to Penman's 4,552, or 37.02 percent. A third candidate, construction company owner Rick Avila, received 985 votes, according to final unofficial results released at 11:35 p.m. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:02:04 GMT)
Will resign if not paid, attorney warns city
Wrightsville’s interim city attorney, criticized from the outset for what residents deemed “exorbitant” fees, faxed a letter threatening resignation to the City Council on Tuesday evening, a few hours before its regular meeting. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:32 GMT)
Heckler leading race for Bucks district attorney
Republican David Heckler collected nearly 58 percent of the vote Tuesday in being elected Bucks County District Attorney. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:46:14 GMT)
Indiana Attorney General Wants Court to Overturn Lab Analyst Ruling
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - The Indiana attorney general's office wants the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn or limit its ruling that requires crime lab analysts to testify in criminal trials. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:15:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-Detroit mayor is in wife's 'doghouse'
DETROIT A lawyer for ex-Detroit mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says his client "is in the doghouse" with his wife and that's why he couldn't provide specific answers during testimony about his family's finances. Michael Alan Schwartz also tells The Detroit News that claims made by Wayne County prosecutors of $1 million moving through five accounts controlled by Carlita Kilpatrick are "off by at least ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:22:36 GMT)
RI panel nixes complaint against attorney general
Rhode Island's Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint Tuesday that accused Attorney General Patrick Lynch of improperly accepting a $428 plane ticket to a New Orleans conference. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:54:16 GMT)
RI panel nixes complaint against attorney general
Rhode Island's Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint Tuesday that accused Attorney General Patrick Lynch of improperly accepting a $428 plane ticket to a New Orleans conference. The complaint from Giovanni Cicione, chairman of the state Republican Party,... Rhode Island - United States - Attorney general - Society and Culture - Government (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:16:09 GMT)
Intel charged with antitrust - NY attorney general
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel, alleging the chipmaker threatened computer makers and paid kickbacks to stop them from using competitors' chips, Cuomo's office said Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:51 GMT)
RI Panel Nixes Complaint Against Attorney General
RI ethics panel nixes complaint accusing attorney general of improperly accepting plane ticket (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:47:05 GMT)
NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Intel, alleging that the chip-maker violated state and federal laws by engaging in a "systematic campaign" of illegal conduct in an effort to maintain a monopoly. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:50:18 GMT)
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