Attorney News Nov 2009
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Fla. lawyer suspected of multimillion-dollar fraud sent partners desperate text from overseas
MIAMI - A South Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud sent his partners a text message from overseas apologizing and suggested he might not return to face authorities. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:58:15 GMT)
NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel
New York's attorney general files an antitrust lawsuit against Intel. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:10:44 GMT)
Fla. lawyer suspected of fraud sent desperate text
A high-profile South Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud sent his partners a text message from overseas apologizing and calling himself "a fool." "Sorry for letting you all down," Scott Rothstein wrote Oct. 31 to his partners... Florida - Lawyer - Fraud - United States - Text messaging (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:14:59 GMT)
Fla. lawyer suspected of fraud sent desperate text
A high-profile South Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud sent his partners a text message from overseas apologizing and calling himself "a fool." (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:20:33 GMT)
Sources: Lawyer Scott Rothstein cooperating with feds
Scott Rothstein, the flashy Fort Lauderdale lawyer who investors say fleeced them out of hundreds of millions of dollars and whose partners say wiped out his law firm's finances, is cooperating with federal investigators and identifying others who may be involved in his alleged scam, sources familiar with the probe said Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:46:11 GMT)
Fla. Lawyer Suspected of Fraud Sent Desperate Text
Fla. lawyer suspected of multimillion-dollar fraud sent partners desperate text from overseas (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:46:31 GMT)
NY Attorney General Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Intel
New York's attorney general has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:56:28 GMT)
Kenyan attorney mulls legal action against US
Kenya's attorney general said Wednesday he is seeking legal advice about whether he can sue the U.S. government for revoking his travel visa. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:10:36 GMT)
Burge lawyer denies using illness to postpone case
For the third time since his arrest more than a year ago, there may be a delay in the trial of former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge, but his lawyer said Wednesday it was "nonsense" to suggest he's using an illness to postpone his case. Burge has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, according to sources, and must undergo treatment that would conflict with a January trial date. One of his ... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:26:07 GMT)
Lawyer for Man's 'Too Fat to Kill' Defense: Just Look at Him
The lawyer for a Florida man who claims he's too fat to have killed his former son-in-law told jurors on Wednesday all they have to do is is look at his client to see that he's obese, old, and in no condition to commit such a murder. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:33:29 GMT)
'Too fat' lawyer closes with old and obese argument
HACKENSACK, N.J. — The lawyer for a Florida man who claims he’s too fat to have killed his former son-in-law told jurors on Wednesday all they have to do is is look at his client to see that he’s obese, old, and in no condition to commit such a murde... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Nemazee Discussing Possible Resolution Of Case
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- New York businessman and prominent Democratic fund- raiser Hassan Nemazee could be close to resolving criminal charges that he allegedly defrauded three banks out of $292 million in loans, his lawyer said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:03:42 GMT)
New York attorney general files antitrust suit against Intel
The attorney general of New York state filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. on Wednesday alleging the US computer chip giant engaged in illegal practices to dominate the market. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:44:43 GMT)
Accused Fla. attorney returns from abroad
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- A Florida attorney accused of running a fraudulent investment scheme returned to Fort Lauderdale after disappearing abroad, observers said. (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:50:56 GMT)
Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon appears before Judiciary Committee
Birmingham lawyer Abdul Kallon fielded questions today from Sen. Jeff Sessions and his colleagues on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Kallon, 40, was nominated by President Barack Obama to replace retired U.S. District Judge U.W. Clemon in the Northern District,... (Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:32:47 GMT)
NY Attorney General Sues Intel for Bribing PC Makers
Intel, the world's dominant chip maker, is hit by New York's attorney general, who says the company illegally pays off computer makers to keep its rival's chips out of the world's computers. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:46:03 GMT)
Military lawyer mum on Afghan torture claims
A House of Commons committee investigating what the federal government may have known about possible prisoner torture in Afghan jails ran into a brick wall Wednesday, with the military's top lawyer refusing to answer questions. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:28:49 GMT)
New York attorney general files antitrust suit against Intel
The attorney general of New York state filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. alleging the US computer chip giant engaged in illegal practices to dominate the market. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:54:41 GMT)
New lawyer appointed for Riddle
Political consultant Sam Riddle was appointed a new lawyer today, but he did not get his choice of former federal prosecutor Richard Convertino. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:40:46 GMT)
Verizon Defeats Billion-Dollar ERISA Class Action Over Lawyer's Typo
We're betting that no one was more relieved by Verizon's defeat of a $1.67 billion ERISA class action than former Bell Atlantic in-house lawyer Barry Peters, who was responsible for the typographical error in the Bell Atlantic pension plan that was the basis of the class claims. A federal judge granted Verizon's request to order that the mistake be corrected as a harmless "scrivener's error." In ... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:17:55 GMT)
Bank of America's Top Lawyer Wasn't Licensed to Drive Merrill Deal
During several weeks last year, when crucial legal decisions affecting not only Bank of America shareholders but the nation's economic system were being made, the bank fired its GC and replaced him with Brian Moynihan, a business executive who hadn't practiced law in years and wasn't even actively licensed as a lawyer when he was named. Moynihan served as the bank's GC for only 37 days, but it ... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:18:05 GMT)
Attorney-Client Privilege in Work E-Mails
Can employees retain attorney-client privilege for e-mails sent to their lawyers using employer-provided e-mail and computers? Attorney Anthony E. Davis seeks to reconcile apparently inconsistent decisions, and to aid in advising clients on avoiding the risks such communications pose. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:35:51 GMT)
Lawyer building legal case against Lindsay Lohan's dad
Lindsay Lohan's lawyer has confirmed she is preparing a case against her client's father Michael, after a private phone-call between dad and daughter was leaked to the US press. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:21:05 GMT)
Lawyer disputes ethics charges
A lawyer who helped uncover illegal sexual relationships at the state's prison for women in East Topeka said Wednesday the corrections department acted in "bad faith and with reckless disregard for the facts" in filing an ethics complaint against him. read more (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:58:01 GMT)
Attorney general urges Va. Power electric-rate cut or refund
Virginia’s attorney general is urging the State Corporation Commission to either cut Dominion Virginia Power’s electric rates this year or have the company give customers a refund for over-earning last year. Experts for Attorney General Bill Mims’ office told the SCC that Dominion Virginia Power’s rates should be reduced by $238 million or customers should receive a refund of $153 million. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:14:09 GMT)
Attorney general says sniper showed no mental illness
The Virginia attorney general’s office said yesterday that there is no evidence John Allen Muhammad’s lawyers had reason to think he was mentally ill when he asked to represent himself at his 2003 trial. To the contrary, Muhammad demonstrated his competence to stand trial, “to everyone in the courtroom,“ the attorney general’s office said in its response to an appeal filed by Muhammad with the U ... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:15:59 GMT)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo hits Intel with anti-trust charges
Computer chip giant Intel used "illegal threats" to dominate its rivals, state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo charged Wednesday, accusing the tech pioneer of threatening computer makers and paying billions in kickbacks. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:05:00 GMT)
Jannie Quinn named new acting city attorney in Mountain View
A familiar face at Mountain View City Hall will take over for City Attorney Michael Martello when he steps down at the end of the year. The city council voted unanimously Tuesday to make 46-year-old Senior Assistant City Attorney Jannie Quinn acting city attorney for six months. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:37:11 GMT)
Bank of America's Top Lawyer Wasn't Licensed to Drive Merrill Deal
During several weeks last year, when crucial legal decisions affecting not only Bank of America shareholders but the nation's economic system were being made, the bank fired its GC and replaced him with Brian Moynihan, a business executive who hadn't practiced law in years and wasn't even actively licensed as a lawyer when he was named. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:02:52 GMT)
Verizon Defeats Billion-Dollar ERISA Class Action Over Lawyer's Typo
We're betting that no one was more relieved by Verizon's defeat of a $1.67 billion ERISA class action than former Bell Atlantic in-house lawyer Barry Peters, who was responsible for the typographical error in the Bell Atlantic pension plan that was the basis of the class claims. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:02:52 GMT)
Judge nixes alleged Denver kingpin's third attempt to ditch lawyer
A federal judge told Brian Kenneth Hicks he has a right to an attorney but that he does not have an absolute right to choose his lawyer. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:15:29 GMT)
OBITUARY: Lawyer Richard Tonkin widely admired
Retired trial lawyer Richard Tonkin garnered the respect and admiration of clients and courtroom adversaries alike, friends and former associates recalled. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:35:17 GMT)
Malaysian royal wins defamation against model wife: lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (AFP) - A Malaysian prince on Thursday won a defamation suit against his estranged teenage model wife and mother-in-law for alleging he had sexually abused his spouse, his lawyer said. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:09:21 GMT)
New York attorney general files antitrust suit against Intel
NEW YORK -New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. on Wednesday alleging the US computer chip giant engaged in illegal practices to dominate the market. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:38:29 GMT)
'Frivolous' lawyer fined
A judge yesterday slapped more than $100,000 in fees and fines on the lawyer who's defending a hedge fund against sexual-harassment charges by two secretaries. Ron Green, lawyer for Titan Capital, must pay the fees as a penalty for his "frivolous"... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:25 GMT)
Russia: 2 suspects in lawyer, journalist killings
Russian investigators said Thursday they have detained two suspects in the killings of a human rights lawyer and a journalist who were shot in central Moscow in January. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:04:47 GMT)
Lawyer stonewalls questions on Afghan prison torture
A House of Commons committee investigating what the federal government may have known about possible prisoner torture in Afghan jails ran into a brick wall Wednesday, with the military's top lawyer refusing to answer questions. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:13:27 GMT)
Republican lawyer formalizes RI AG bid
Republican defense lawyer Erik Wallin says he plans to run for Rhode Island attorney general. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:38:26 GMT)
Two Held in Killings of Russian Lawyer, Reporter
A Moscow court on Thursday reviewed charges against two suspects in the January assassination of the human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov and the reporter Anastasia Baburova. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:48:37 GMT)
UN court imposes lawyer on Karadzic
A UN court imposed Thursday a lawyer on Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic and postponed to March 1 the genocide trial he has boycotted since it started last week. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:52:18 GMT)
War crimes court imposes lawyer on Karadzic
The war crimes tribunal trying Bosnian genocide suspect Radovan Karadzic is imposing a lawyer on him, it announced Thursday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:34:43 GMT)
Malaysian royal wins defamation against model wife: lawyer
A Malaysian prince on Thursday won a defamation suit against his estranged teenage model wife and mother-in-law for alleging he had sexually abused his spouse, his lawyer said. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:34 GMT)
War crimes tribunal to appoint lawyer for Karadzic
The U.N. war crimes tribunal ruled Thursday that former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic will be appointed a lawyer to represent him whenever he fails to appear in court. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:25:51 GMT)
Lawyer imposed on Karadzic, trial delayed to March 1
A UN warcrimes court Thursday imposed a lawyer on Bosnian Serb wartime leader Radovan Karadzic and put off to March 1 the genocide trial he has boycotted since it started last week. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:11:54 GMT)
Two charged over murders of Russian lawyer, reporter
Two Russian nationalists have been arrested and charged in the high-profile killings of a human rights lawyer and journalist who were gunned down in Moscow in January, officials said on Thursday. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:55:52 GMT)
Smoot attorney claims federal prosecutors lying in complaint
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - An attorney for Jefferson County Commissioner Shelia Smoot says federal prosecutors are lying in a complaint that points at Smoot, accusing her of pressuring an investment bank to give business to Alabama firms. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:59:03 GMT)
State Attorney To Release Unseen Casey Evidence
The State Attorney's Office will release 1,000 more pages of evidence in the case against Casey Anthony on Friday, according to a spokeswoman. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:30:43 GMT)
Tulsa attorney charged with embezzlement
Associated Press - November 5, 2009 3:05 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Attorney General Drew Edmondson says a Tulsa attorney and a former attorney have allegedly embezzled more than $1.1 million... (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:12:09 GMT)
After probe, NY lawyer to repay pension checks
A Long Island lawyer whose fat state retirement checks raised questions about public pension system abuses has agreed to give New York a $240,565 refund. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:25:15 GMT)
Tulsa Attorney And Former Attorney Charged With Embezzling $1.1 Million
William J. Anton and Fred M. Schraeder are accused in Tulsa County District Court of racketeering, conspiracy and multiple counts of embezzlement, forgery and workers' compensation fraud. Oklahoma Attorney General | Read Charges Filed In Tulsa Co. District Court (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:27:19 GMT)
Tulsa attorney charged with embezzlement
Attorney General Drew Edmondson says a Tulsa attorney and a former attorney have allegedly embezzled more than $1.1 million from clients. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:30:11 GMT)
Rose, Klinefeldt, approved for U.S. attorney jobs by judiciary committee
Stephanie Rose of Center Point, the nominee to be the U.S. attorney for the Cedar Rapids-based Northern District of Iowa, and Nick Klinefeldt of West Des Moines , the nominee for the Southern District, next will go before the full Senate for approval. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:33:03 GMT)
Russia: 2 suspects in lawyer, journalist killings
Russian investigators on Thursday announced the arrests of two suspects in the killings of a human rights lawyer and a journalist who were shot in central Moscow in January. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:49:47 GMT)
Prominent Attorney's Son Indicted On Federal Drug Charges
The son of a prominent Treasure Coast attorney has been re-arrested on federal drug charges in connection with a marijuana grow house operation. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:53:59 GMT)
Suburban Attorney Convicted Of Drunk Driving
A west suburban attorney faces up to 12 years in prison after being found guilty of causing a drunken-driving accident which left a woman seriously injured. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:10:21 GMT)
After Probe, NY Lawyer to Repay Pension Checks
After his retirement pay sparks probe, New York lawyer agrees to refund pension checks (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:16:41 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and mortgage serving company exchange lawsuits
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray and a mortgage servicing company filed dueling lawsuits Thursday over state allegations that the firm misled and gouged borrowers while restructuring their loans. (Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:22:18 GMT)
Huntingdon Co. District Attorney Expects More Arrests
The Huntingdon County District Attorney says he expects more arrests to come from Wednesday's raid. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:49:48 GMT)
NY Attorney General Sues Intel for Bribing PC Makers
New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo filed a federal anti-trust suit against Intel Wednesday, alleging the chipmaker cornered the market by illegally punishing and bribing computer manufacture... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:50:45 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced for real estate scheme
A former attorney is staring at a five year sentence for his part in a real estate ponzi scheme that claimed victims in three states. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:22:29 GMT)
New York attorney general files antitrust suit against Intel
NEW YORK - New York's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. on Wednesday alleging the US computer chip giant engaged in illegal practices to dominate the market. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:53:33 GMT)
Embattled Attorney Lived Lavish Lifestyle
From dozens of microphones and video cameras installed in the ceiling, to a soundproof private office, embattled attorney Scott Rothstein apparently wanted the maximum in security and privacy while conducting his business. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:22:40 GMT)
Attorney Bought Bookkeeper New Home
Local 10 has learned that the Scott Rothstein, the attorney accused of bilking investors out of millions of dollars, had bought his bookkeeper a house. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:07:41 GMT)
Banned Kenyan attorney general plans to sue U.S.
Kenya's attorney general said on Wednesday that he is seeking legal advice as to whether he can sue the U.S. government for revoking his travel visa. Addressing a news conference in Nairobi, Amos Wako also confirmed he is the senior government official issued with a U.S. visa ban last week. He said he would seek legal advice on American law before filing the proceedings in the United States on ... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:35:33 GMT)
S.B. County District Attorney Mike Ramos discloses campaigns payment to wife
San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos amended a state financial disclosure form Wednesday to include a $10,000 payment his campaign made to his wife in 2008. Ramos made the change after learning from the Fair Political Practices Commission that the payment to Gretchen Ramos must be disclosed, campaign consultant David Ellis said. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:36:13 GMT)
Attorney General Brown asked to decide legality of legislative pay cuts in California
The Legislature's top administrators have asked Attorney General Jerry Brown to decide whether pending 18 percent cuts to lawmakers' pay and benefits were legally approved by the California Citizens Compensation Commission. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:59 GMT)
10 Colorado Republicans seek federal investigation of U.S. attorney nominee
Colorado state Sen. Ted Harvey of Highlands Ranch, joined by nine of his Republican colleagues, sent a letter Thursday to members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee asking for an investigation into Colorado U.S. attorney nominee Stephanie Villafuerte's role in accessing a restricted federal database while working on Bill Ritter's 2006 gubernatorial campaign. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:16:21 GMT)
Republicans Seek US Attorney Investigation
Colorado state Sen. Ted Harvey, joined by nine of his Republican colleagues, is asking the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee for an investigation into Colorado U.S. attorney nominee Stephanie Villafuerte's role in accessing a restricted federal database while working on Gov. Bill Ritter's 2006 campaign. Villafuerte, currently Ritter's deputy chief of staff, has declined to answer questions from ... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:09:57 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. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:48:09 GMT)
Ex-attorney asks for leniency, rehab
TUPELO - Former attorney William Catledge of Tupelo, who faces up to 41 months in prison for income tax evasion and mail fraud, is asking for leniency at his sentencing Monday in U.S. District Court in Oxford. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:56:43 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. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:07:39 GMT)
Mobile County Commission can support USA football, says attorney general
Alabama Attorney General Troy King gives Mobile County Commission the go ahead to appropriate money for the University of South Alabama football program. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:23:00 GMT)
City attorney backs retroactive water hike
A long debate about the legality of retroactive water rates in New Baltimore received some finality last week when the city's attorney commented on the issue at the Oct. 26 city council meeting. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:28:38 GMT)
Twin River seeks to hire former R.I. Lottery lawyer
Robert M. Silva was Lottery's lawyer for 16 years before retiring in 2008 (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:58:05 GMT)
Ex-lawyer sentenced on DWI guilty pleas
Former lawyer Kevin J. Love said he is an alcoholic and has been one “for years” before being ordered Thursday to spend at least another three months behind bars and to undergo more rigorous inpatient treatment after he's released. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:25:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Man says he killed lawyer, journalist
A suspect in the killing of a human rights lawyer and a journalist has confessed to the crime, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:25:26 GMT)
Two held in killing of lawyer and reporter
MOSCOW, Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Two alleged neo-Nazis have been arrested for the slaying in Moscow last January of a journalist and a human rights lawyer, Russian authorities say. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:40:38 GMT)
Zimmermann family attorney to hear 911 call
An attorney for the family of murdered UW-Madison student Brittany Zimmermann can listen to parts of a 911 call made from Zimmermann's cell phone the day she was killed last year, a Dane County judge ruled Wednesday, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. Attorney Robert Elliott persuaded a Circuit Court that he needs to hear the recording so he can start depositions in the Zimmermann family ... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:42:09 GMT)
First Hispanic confirmed as US attorney for Mass.
Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the top federal prosecutor's job in the state. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:33 GMT)
First Hispanic confirmed as US Attorney for Mass.
Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the top federal prosecutor's job in the... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:30:55 GMT)
Carmen Ortiz confirmed as US attorney for Massachusetts
By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff Carmen M. Ortiz, who grew up in a humble background in New York City's tough Spanish Harlem neighborhood, has been confirmed as the new US attorney for Massachusetts, the first woman and Hispanic to hold... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:56:19 GMT)
N.O. attorney jailed for contempt by in Jefferson Parish Judge Steve Windhorst after failing to show
Jason Williams, the criminal defense attorney who last year placed third in the race for New Orleans' district attorney, was sent to jail Wednesday in Gretna because he was not in court on time. Judge Steve Windhorst of the 24th... (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:02:24 GMT)
Cioffi's attorney: He didn't lie
A defense attorney says the government failed to make its case against two former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund managers charged with lying to investors. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:09:18 GMT)
Case against Bear Stearns men flawed: lawyer
The government's allegations of fraud against two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were built on "hindsight bias," including emails selected out of context, a defense lawyer told a jury in closing arguments on Friday at their trial in New York. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:10:20 GMT)
Bear Stearns Fund Manager Tannin Didn’t Defraud, Lawyer Says
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager Matthew Tannin didn’t defraud clients by misleading them about the health of two funds that collapsed in 2007, his lawyer told a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, at his fraud trial. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:35:15 GMT)
Bear Stearns’ Tannin Didn’t Defraud, His Lawyer Says (Update1)
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager Matthew Tannin didn’t defraud clients by misleading them about the health of two funds that collapsed in 2007, his lawyer told a federal jury at the end of his fraud trial. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:35:24 GMT)
Arizona Attorney General begins to file paperwork to run for governor
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard has formally created a committee to explore entering the race for governor, a contest in which he's already regarded as the presumptive Democratic nominee. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:59:44 GMT)
Fairgrounds preservation group hires attorney to fight decision to close
Robert W. Rutherford, a founding partner with Rutherford & DeMarco, is a former attorney with Metro's Legal Department. More (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:08:20 GMT)
Morgan Freeman settles suit in crash case: lawyer
Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman has settled a lawsuit involving a female passenger traveling in his car when it crashed last year, the woman's lawyer confirmed Friday. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:11:40 GMT)
US Attorney Whitaker resigns
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker says he has tendered his resignation to President Barack Obama. In announcing his decision Friday, Whitaker said he will remain in his post until a successor is appointed to head the federal prosecutor's office for the Southern District of Iowa. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:31:50 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Whitaker submits resignation
U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker today said he has tendered his resignation to President Barack Obama. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:49:06 GMT)
US Attorney Whitaker Resigns
U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker said Friday that he has tendered his resignation to President Barack Obama. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:29 GMT)
Suspect Confesses to Killing Human Rights Lawyer and Journalist
The man suspected of murdering a prominent human rights lawyer and a journalist last January said he committed the crime out of “personal enmity.” (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:28:43 GMT)
Lawyer: Tentative Plea Deal Reached In Hern Threat
A Washington man accused of threatening the family of a Colorado doctor who performs late-term abortions has reached a tentative plea deal with prosecutors. Lawyer Russell Van Camp said Friday the deal calls for his client, Donald Hertz of Spokane, to plead guilty and avoid prison time. Van Camp said the deal must be approved by a federal judge. A hearing on the issue has not been set. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:32:34 GMT)
Cioffi's attorney: He didn't lie
An attorney for Ralph Cioffi told a Brooklyn court Friday that the former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager had no reason to lie to investors about the state of two funds he managed because he didn’t believe they were in trouble. (Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:53:10 GMT)
Lyndhurst lawyer accused of falsifying sales price
LYNDHURST — A Lyndhurst real estate lawyer has been charged with two counts of theft for allegedly falsifying the sales price of a residential property and pocketing the $75,000 difference, authorities said Friday. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:07:59 GMT)
Attorney: Dog Raid Was Illegal
The attorney for the Hurley dog breeder who stands accused of 172 counts of inhumane treatment of animals wants ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:13:39 GMT)
Attorney Announcements - Las Vegas Man Indicted For Bank Robberies
LawFuel.com - Legal Newswire DENVER – Douglas Edward James, a Las Vegas, Nevada man, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver yesterday on two counts of bank robbery, and one count of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, United States Attorney David Gaouette and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge James Davis announced. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:38:25 GMT)
Attorney News - White Plains Federal Court Judge Orders Remedy in Port Chester Voting Rights Case
LawFuel.com - Attorney Newswire Service - PREET BHARARA, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and THOMAS E. PEREZ, the Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice, announced that a federal judge in White Plains, New York, today ordered the Village of Port Chester, New York, to implement a remedy for its violation ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:38:35 GMT)
Attorney fired; sex for reduced charge
A Holland deputy city attorney was fired and is under investigation for allegedly reducing charges in exchange for sex. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:27:08 GMT)
GOP senators want to query attorney general on reporter-shield legislation
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee want to question Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. about his support of a compromise reporters' shield law before they vote on it, according to congressional sources. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer fails in second bid to get off murder case
A Toronto criminal lawyer has failed in his second attempt to get off a local murder case. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:31:09 GMT)
Ortiz confirmed as US attorney, a historic selection for Mass.
Carmen M. Ortiz, who grew up in a humble setting in New York City’s tough Spanish Harlem neighborhood, has been confirmed as the new US attorney for Massachusetts, the first woman and the first Hispanic to hold the job of the state’s top federal prosecutor. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:33:05 GMT)
Disbarred Tawana Brawley lawyer C. Vernon Mason aids Manhattan District Attorney-elect Cy Vance
Disbarred lawyer C. Vernon Mason - a civil rights leader at the heart of the Tawana Brawley case - is on the transition team for Manhattan District Attorney-elect Cy Vance. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:02:00 GMT)
Defense attorney requests new trial for 17-year-old boy
The attorney for a 17-year-old boy convicted of shooting his cousin's boyfriend in the legs requested a new trial Friday for his client. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:22:31 GMT)
Weidlich's lawyer negotiates with feds
A lawyer for a Pittston contractor accused of threatening a witness in an ongoing Luzerne County political corruption probe has entered into negotiations with federal prosecutors, according to a court document filed Friday. Federal agents charged Barton (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:28:05 GMT)
Whitaker to leave as U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker on Friday said he had tendered his resignation to President Barack Obama. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 10:10:32 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, 07 Nov 2009 11:56:29 GMT)
City attorney backs retroactive water hike
A long debate about the legality of retroactive water rates in New Baltimore received some finality last week when the city's attorney commented on the issue at the Oct. 26 city council meeting. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:39:13 GMT)
Macoupin Co. state's attorney no longer plans to retire
Macoupin County State’s Attorney Vince Moreth said Friday he no longer plans to retire soon, a move that would have earned him a raise, yet save the county more than $100,000. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:10:58 GMT)
Sidney lawyer: NCAA dragging in its amateurism investigation
Renardo Sidney's lawyer has accused the NCAA of intentionally dragging out its amateurism evaluation of the 6-foot-10 Mississippi State freshman basketball player. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:24:30 GMT)
Tunisia jails 8 for terrorism links - lawyer
Source: Reuters TUNIS, Nov 7 (Reuters) - A Tunisian court has sentenced eight men to up to 12 years in jail on charges of belonging to a terrorist cell, a defence lawyer said on Saturday. Three received 12-year ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:29:00 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, 07 Nov 2009 14:33:16 GMT)
San Francisco attorney among five men being prosecuted for roles in slaying of gay Palm Springs retiree; another case ...
INDIO - A San Francisco attorney and his former client are among five men being prosecuted for their alleged roles in the slaying of a gay Palm Springs retiree to steal his financial assets, and now a lawyer for another homosexual man claims the pair hatched a separate plot to get his client's fortune. David Replogle, 60, and Danny Garcia, 27, along with Kaushal Niroula, 28, Miguel Bustamante ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:44:40 GMT)
State troopers' lawyer: Evidence withheld in sex case
Sex scandal allegations against seven New Jersey state troopers should be dismissed because the attorney general's office withheld crucial evidence, a lawyer for the troopers argued Friday. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:02:49 GMT)
Miami Personal Injury Lawyer: Searching For The Best Lawyer To Represent You
It is not that easy to hire someone that can help you and represent you in the court. And because there are lots of Miami personal injury lawyer, you can easily hire the wrong lawyer. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:07:43 GMT)
City Of Holland Fires Deputy City Attorney
Amid Police Investigation, Carl Gabrielse Is Terminated By Both The City And His Law Firm Holland's deputy city attorney is the subject of a police investigation and has been dismissed by both the city and the law firm he worked for. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:48:45 GMT)
Flint seeks public defender after attorney withdraws from case
Flint seeks public defender after attorney withdraws from case By ROBERT ALLEN summit daily news BRECKENRIDGE - Dennis Flint, former High Country Health Care CEO, is seeking a public defender to handle two misdemeanor charges he's facing in Summit County court. Attorney John Newsome of Colorado Springs was in Breckenridge on Wednesday to withdraw from the cases. One of the misdemeanors, which ... (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:04:20 GMT)
Lawyer Cites Mental Illness in Shooting
Jason Rodriguez, who is accused of shooting six people, one fatally, in Orlando on Friday, “has been declining in mental health,” his lawyer said. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:15:11 GMT)
Weidlich's lawyer negotiates with feds
A lawyer for a Pittston contractor accused of threatening a witness in an ongoing Luzerne County political corruption probe has entered into negotiations with federal prosecutors, according to a court document filed Friday. Federal agents charged Barton (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:29 GMT)
County Attorney Jose Rodriguez nears decision on senate run
County Attorney could announce by Sunday whether he plans to run for Texas Senate. (Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:53:04 GMT)
Innocent man says Crown lawyer shouldn't be prosecuting
The Saskatchewan man at the centre of a malicious prosecution case says he respects the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada dismissing his lawsuit but still believes the Crown lawyer acted inappropriately. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:03:17 GMT)
Attorney: President’s address put Fort Hood shooter’s legal case in jeopardy
While Major Nidal Hasan recovers in a hospital, the depth and complexity of the legal case which could soon surround him is expansive and could take years to conclude, according to well-known defense attorney, Jack Zimmermann. Zimmermann said he believes Hasan's case is in jeopardy. HOUSTON—While Major Nidal Hasan recovers in a hospital, the depth and complexity of the legal case which could ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:40:49 GMT)
Deputy city attorney fired
A deputy city attorney has been fired after he allegedly offered to reduce a woman's charge in exchange for sex. Carl Gabrielse, 30, worked for the Holland law firm Cunningham Dalman, but was fired Friday morning after the allegations came to the attention of City Attorney Andy Mulder. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:44:02 GMT)
Lawyer channeled millions into businesses, charities, expensive toys
High-flying lawyer channels millions into businesses, charities, political candidates and expensive toys Seldom has a South Florida figure flown so high, so visibly, so fast – and plummeted so dramatically. Attorney Scott Rothstein's meteoric rise into the stratosphere of local politics, sports and philanthropy is suspected to have been propelled by millions of dollars handed to him by investors ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:04:25 GMT)
Lawyer Scott Rothstein drained pals to live life of high roller
If there was one thing Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein craved, it was attention. And how better to get it than to whip out his checkbook? Like at Gov. Charlie Crist's 52nd birthday party/GOP fundraiser last year, when, instead of buying a $1,000 candle, Rothstein bought an entire chocolate cake covered with 52 candles. His donation: $52,000. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 04:10:31 GMT)
Orlando shooting suspect mentally ill, lawyer says
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the Orlando firm where he once worked is "very mentally ill" and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
ATTORNEY-GENERAL DENIES DELAYING KARTIKA'S PUNISHMENT
ROMPIN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Patail has denied delaying punishment on part time model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarnor. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:47:35 GMT)
Lawyer Scott Rothstein drained pals to live life of high roller
If there was one thing Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein craved, it was attention. And how better to get it than to whip out his checkbook? Like at Gov. Charlie Crist's 52nd birthday party/GOP fundraiser last year, when, instead of buying a $1,000 candle, Rothstein bought an entire chocolate cake covered with 52 candles. His donation: $52,000. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:00:31 GMT)
Attorney helps donors check up on charities
Guide and Web site help sort information available to public. With the holiday giving season gearing up, a South Bay attorney is hoping to help people be smart in how they donate by first checking up on charities. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:20:59 GMT)
Attorney-General Denies Delaying Kartika's Punishment
ROMPIN, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Patail has denied delaying punishment on part time model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarnor. He said implementation of the punishment was under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court and that he respected its decision. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:17:19 GMT)
Attorney-General denies delaying Kartika’s punishment
ROMPIN, Nov 8 — Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail has denied delaying punishment on part time model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno. He said implementation of the punishment was under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court and that he respected its decision. “No such thing. Who am I to interfere and delay punishment. I have told my officers not to delay the case,” he said after opening a ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:09:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Orlando Shooting Suspect Had 'Stress Overload'
Jason Rodriguez's marriage long ago went sour, his home taken in foreclosure, his job lost to incompetence, his finances sunk in bankruptcy. It was a "stress overload" for the man accused of a deadly shooting rampage at his former office, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:24:56 GMT)
Attorney-General denies delaying Kartika’s punishment
ROMPIN, Nov 8 — Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail has denied delaying punishment on part time model Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarnor. He said implementation of the punishment was under the jurisdiction of the Syariah Court and that he respected its decision. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:36:38 GMT)
Saxena lawyer rejects possibility of more cases
A defence lawyer in the Bangkok Bank of Commerce (BBC) case yesterday warned that Thai authorities would be violating the extradition treaty if they filed cases other than that involving City Trading against the bank's former adviser, Rakesh Saxena. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:51:33 GMT)
Cyrus Vance Jr. aims to make own mark on Manhattan District Attorney office
Manhattan District Attorney-elect Cyrus Vance Jr. has big shoes to fill - and plenty of people reminding him of that. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:05:00 GMT)
Court Docket: High court hears appeal in suspended attorney's drug case
The Michigan Supreme Court heard prosecutors' appeal Thursday in the case of a suspended Brighton attorney charged in the 2006 death of a National Guard medic from Ypsilanti. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:12:09 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, 08 Nov 2009 10:23:32 GMT)
Friends recall Montezuma attorney who died on the lam
Friends recall Montezuma attorney who died on the lam By ROBERT ALLEN summit daily news MONTEZUMA - About 100 people gathered Saturday to memorialize an attorney with an intimate connection to Montezuma who died while a fugitive in Mazatlan, Mexico. James Tyler died Oct. 2 at age 59 after jumping bail in November 2006. Friends, neighbors, former clients and even Tyler's bail bondsman spoke ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:24:45 GMT)
Comelec refuses to recognize lawyer
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The Commission on Elections' (Comelec) Second Division has refused to recognize lawyer Ernesto Francisco Jr. as Governor Eddie Panlilio's lead counsel. read more (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:20:13 GMT)
City attorney backs retroactive water hike
A long debate about the legality of retroactive water rates in New Baltimore received some finality last week when the city's attorney commented on the issue at the Oct. 26 city council meeting. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:39:02 GMT)
Garrido lawyer may be dismissed from Dugard case
Garrido lawyer may be dismissed from Dugard case by Ken Paglia Mountain Democrat Placerville attorney Gilbert Maines may not represent Nancy Garrido for much longer. A judge on Thursday morning relieved Maines of his duties, but stayed his decision until Nov. 30 in case Maines wanted to appeal. Most of the 40-minute hearing was conducted in private, with only Maines, Garrido and Judge Douglas ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:20:21 GMT)
US attorney general: Gitmo reviews under way
The U.S. attorney general says reviews are under way to decide which Guantanamo Bay detainees could face trial in American courts or special military tribunals. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:57:00 GMT)
US attorney general: Gitmo reviews under way
U.S. officials are reviewing which Guantanamo Bay detainees could face trial in American courts and the first indications could come next week, the U.S. attorney general said Sunday. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:39:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Worker at Vt. slaughterhouse was provoked
Associated Press - November 8, 2009 9:55 AM ET BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - The lawyer for a Vermont slaughterhouse that was ordered shut down for allegedly mistreating baby calves says the person... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:07:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Worker at Vt. slaughterhouse was provoked
The lawyer for a Vermont slaughterhouse that was ordered shut down for allegedly mistreating baby calves says the person who secretly filmed footage that led to the closure provoked a plant worker to mistreat the animals. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:08:56 GMT)
US attorney general: Gitmo reviews under way
Doha, Nov 8 (AP) The US attorney general says reviews are under way to decide which Guantanamo Bay detainees could face trial in American courts or special military tribunals. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:22:26 GMT)
Friends recall Montezuma attorney who died on the lam
Friends recall Montezuma attorney who died on the lam By ROBERT ALLEN summit daily news MONTEZUMA - About 100 people gathered Saturday to memorialize an attorney with an intimate connection to Montezuma who died while a fugitive in Mazatlan, Mexico. James Tyler died Oct. 2 at age 59 after jumping bail in November 2006. Friends, neighbors, former clients and even Tyler's bail bondsman spoke ... (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:34:19 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, 08 Nov 2009 15:48:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Accused Orlando office shooter mentally ill
The engineer accused of fatally shooting one employee and wounding five others at the firm where he once worked is "very mentally ill" and crumbled under the stress of his divorce, bankruptcy and unemployment, his attorney said Saturday. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:13:23 GMT)
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