Attorney News Nov 2009
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Las Vegas Attorney Dies In Vehicle Accident
High profile attorney James "Bucky" Buchanan died Saturday evening in a single vehicle accident outside his home near Hollywood Blvd and Stewart Ave. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:14:43 GMT)
State attorney general's office says several scams are common
Across Nevada, reports have been made to the attorney general's office about fake charity scams to mortgage scams. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:55:15 GMT)
County Attorney Jose Rodriguez announces he will seek state Senate seat
EL PASO - El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez announced today that he will seek the state senate position that Sen. Eliot Shapleigh will retire from. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:08:15 GMT)
Disbarred Ga. Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Ponzi Scheme
A disbarred attorney has been sentenced to more than five years in prison and three years probation for a real estate investment scheme that took in a dozen victims in Georgia, Florida and Tennessee. Steven Ballard was also ordered to pay approximately $1.13 million in restitution to the fraud victims. (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:45:40 GMT)
At Ford Indiantown Gap, former U.S. Attorney General decries Fort Hood shootings
In a Veterans Day address at Fort Indiantown Gap today, former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey said the shooting rampage at Fort Hood that killed 13 and wounded dozens of others was "the worst terrorist act carried out on U.S. soil since September 11, 2001." (Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:27:26 GMT)
Fired attorney 'sexually assaulted me'
A former Holland deputy city attorney is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in the 58th District Courthouse who was charged with drunken driving. After the alleged assault, he immediately reducing her criminal charges, the alleged victim said. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:49:06 GMT)
Lawyer Claims Slaughterhouse Behavior Provoked
The lawyer for a Grand Isle slaughterhouse shut down for allegedly mistreating animals says the under cover investigator provoked the bad behavior. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:37:49 GMT)
Guantanamo Bay jail closure may be delayed: US Attorney General
DOHA: The United States Attorney General acknowledged there is a chance it may not make the January 2010 deadline in closing the US military prison at Guantanamo Bay, but stated they are definitely closing the facility. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:31:41 GMT)
Birmingham defense attorney to announce bid for Birmingham Mayor
Defense attorney Emory Anthony confirmed with NBC 13 HD NEWS that he will run for Mayor of Birmingham. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:13:13 GMT)
Tarver talks new U.S. Attorney seat, says he's "not packing up"
Ed Tarver will resign his seat as senator Monday to become U.S. Attorney. He granted his first sit down interview to News 12. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:18:06 GMT)
Guantanamo Reviews By November 16: U.S. Attorney General
(RTTNews) - The U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says officials are reviewing which Guantanamo Bay detainees could face trial in American courts and that a decision on whether to try them in military or civilian courts would be taken by November 16. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:24:28 GMT)
El Paso County Attorney to Run for State Senator
El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez has made it official. He will be running to represent El Paso in the Texas Capital as State Senator. Rodriguez made the announcement Sunday afternoon. We first told you about his intentions to run for the seat after current State Senator Eliot Shapleigh announced he would be retiring when his term ended at the end of the year. No word on who else will be ... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:47:46 GMT)
County Attorney Jose Rodriguez Runs For Texas Senate
El Paso County Attorney Jose Rodriguez is vying for a seat in the Texas Senate that will be left vacant by Senator Eliot Shapleigh. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:51:00 GMT)
NATIONAL : Death Threats against Anggodo and His Attorney?
Anggodo Widjojo and his attorney Bonaran Situmeang repeatedly threatened to be killed because of tapping record (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:23:24 GMT)
J. Nicholas Counter III, Labor Lawyer, Dies at 69
Mr. Counter was a lawyer who changed the face of labor relations in Hollywood during his long tenure as chief negotiator for hundreds of film and television companies. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:34:33 GMT)
County Attorney José Rodríguez announces Senate bid, vying for Eliot Shapleigh's seat
EL PASO -- In his fifth term, El Paso County Attorney José Rodríguez announced on Sunday he will run for state senator. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:13:35 GMT)
Diana: Britain’s Most Famous Lawyer Speaks
Michael Mansfield, probably Britain’s most famous lawyer, has just published his autobiography "Memoirs of a Radical Lawyer" in which he details his role in the investigation of the death of Princess Diana in Paris on August 31, 1997. Michael Mansfield, probably Britain’s most famous lawyer , has just published his autobiography "Memoirs of a Radical Lawyer" in which he details his role in the ... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:57:37 GMT)
NATIONAL : Kapolri and The Attorney General Hoodwinked by Subordinates?
How far do the National Police Chief (Kapolri) and Attorney General know about the attitude of their subordinates mentioned in the recording? (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:08:43 GMT)
Lawyer: Slaughterhouse worker was provoked
BURLINGTON (AP) — 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. ... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:15:42 GMT)
Embattled lawyer Scott Rothstein 'doing good'
Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein, who returned from a trip to Morocco last week to face a federal fraud investigation, said he was in good spirits Sunday. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:24:14 GMT)
Trego County loses another county attorney
Associated Press - November 9, 2009 5:14 AM ET GOVE, Kan. (AP) - Trego County Attorney Jill Elliott has resigned after five months on the job. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:21:52 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. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:42:27 GMT)
Zimbabwe lawyer: witness tortured in weapons trial
Prosecutors want to prevent a top aide to Zimbabwe's prime minister from arguing that evidence against him in a weapons trial was obtained through torture. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:26:42 GMT)
Nigeria : Bail for Bode George, Others, Possible Before Appeal - Lawyer
A lawyer, Mr. Abass Oyewale-Freeman, said, yesterday, that the court could grant Chief Olabode George and others convicted of corrupt practices bail pending the hearing of their appeal. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:55:23 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. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:24:14 GMT)
Local lawyer facing fraud charges talking to authorities
MIAMI (WSVN) -- A high profile South Florida lawyer, who is facing fraud charges, said he's talking to investigators. Scott Rothstein allegedly stole millions of dollars from investors who thought they were investing in legal settlements. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:40:35 GMT)
UPDATE:NY Attorney General: Tagged.com To Pay $500,000 Penalty
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Social-networking Web site Tagged.com has agreed to pay $500,000 in civil penalties and to make changes in how it sends out promotional e-mails after being accused of engaging in deceptive business practices, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:48:32 GMT)
Feds seize Ferrari in US lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents are seizing assets from a Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:26 GMT)
Feds seize Ferrari in US lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents are seizing assets from a Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents were at the ritzy Fort Lauderdale home Monday of 47-year-old attorney Scott Rothstein. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:26 GMT)
Feds seize Ferrari in US lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents are seizing assets from a Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents were at the ritzy Fort Lauderdale home Monday of 47-year-old attorney Scott Rothstein. A Miami... Florida - Internal Revenue Service - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Federal Bureau of Investigation - United States (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:14:59 GMT)
Ortiz Confirmed As First Hispanic U.S. 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. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:18:10 GMT)
Attorney General: Stolen Laptop Contained Doctors' Private Data
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the theft of a Blue Cross Blue Shield laptop containing confidential information for nearly 19,000 health-care professionals in Connecticut. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:03:04 GMT)
Attorney Brindisi taken to hospital during Leo pre-trial talks
The civil case against Mark Leo for beating his Floyd neighbor to death in May 2005 was put on hold Monday morning after Utica attorney Louis Brindisi had to be removed from the state Supreme Court by emergency medical personnel. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:31:16 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's defense attorney ousted from Jaycee Lee Dugard case
Nancy Garrido's court-appointed attorney has been removed from the case, pending a possible appeal later this month, court records indicate. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:39:16 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer pleads guilty in NY Marc Dreier case
A former lawyer with the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring with a prominent Manhattan lawyer to dupe hedge funds out of tens of millions of dollars. Robert Miller, 52, of Englewood, N.J.,... Securities fraud - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Plea - Manhattan - Marc Stuart Dreier (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:45:19 GMT)
Ex-SEC Lawyer Pleads Guilty in NY Marc Dreier Case
Former NYC lawyer with SEC's enforcement division admits a role in Marc Dreier's fraud (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:46:33 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer pleads guilty in Dreier Ponzi fraud
A former enforcement lawyer with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pleaded guilty to impersonating two people to help confessed Ponzi scheme operator Marc Dreier defraud hedge funds. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:52:35 GMT)
Driscoll names local attorney to City Court vacancy
Mayor Matt Driscoll appointed Syracuse attorney Theodore Limpert to fill the vacancy on the city court created by the death of Judge Thomas Higgins over the weekend. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:56:09 GMT)
Ex-S.E.C. Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Dreier Case
A former lawyer with the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission has pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a fraud carried out by Marc Drieier, a prominent Manhattan lawyer. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:15:58 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer pleads guilty in NY Marc Dreier case
A former lawyer with the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring with a prominent Manhattan lawyer to dupe hedge funds out of tens of millions of dollars. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:19:49 GMT)
Local attorney may represent accused shooter
A retired military attorney who now practices criminal defense law says he's been contacted by the family of the man accused in the Fort Hood massacre. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:17:50 GMT)
Central Texas Attorney Will Represent Suspected Fort Hood Gunman
\A Central Texas attorney who’s a retired Army officer who specializes in courts-martial planned to head to San Antonio later Monday to meet with suspected Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, whom he now represents. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:18:37 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General Anne Milgram will not remain for Christie administration
Gov.-elect Chris Christie, a former U.S. attorney, says he will seek a 'tough' prosecutor for the position (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:02:22 GMT)
Attorney: No news on gaming commissioner removal
Attorney Angela Sherigan said she's "just playing the waiting game" on when her client, Nathaniel Spurr, will face a hearing for his removal from the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi Tribal Gaming Commission. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:09:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Woods' brother did not get proper care
A lawyer for Oscar-nominated actor James Woods has told a jury that a hospital in Rhode Island did not do enough to care for Woods' younger brother when he went to the emergency room complaining of a sore throat and vomiting in 2006. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:15:56 GMT)
Feds seize assets of Fla. lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents began seizing assets Monday of a lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, including his bright red Ferrari, boats and bank accounts. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:36:55 GMT)
Judge decides to remove attorney in Calif. kidnap
A judge has decided to remove an attorney defending Nancy Garrido against charges of kidnapping and raping a girl who police say was held captive for 18 years. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:18:44 GMT)
Attorney for woman charged in Jaycee Dugard kidnapping removed from case
A judge has decided to remove the attorney defending Nancy Garrido from allegations that she kidnapped, raped and held Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:50:17 GMT)
Lawyer asks investigators not to question Hasan
A lawyer for the Army psychiatrist accused in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood said Monday he asked investigators not to question his client and expressed doubt that the suspect would be able to get a fair trial, given the widespread attention to the case. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:29:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Woods’ brother did not get proper care
A hospital did not do enough to care for the brother of James Woods when he went to the emergency room complaining of a sore throat and vomiting in 2006, a lawyer for the actor told jurors. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:35:09 GMT)
Colleagues, neighbors shocked deputy Holland city attorney is accused in sex for plea bargain scandal
"We were all shocked," said Ottawa County defense attorney Donald Hann. "We cannot believe it, because he seemed to be such an intelligent person." (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:55:38 GMT)
A year serving in Vietnam gives Naples attorney 40-year battle with cancer from Agent Orange
NAPLES — Naples attorney Tom Grogan was 19 when he joined the U.S. Air Force in the summer of 1966. Sixteen months later, the Kansas high school graduate volunteered to serve in Vietnam. It was December 1967, Lyndon B. “LBJ” Johnson was president, Lulu’s “To Sir with Love” was the year’s top song and the war in Vietnam was raging. For 10 months during the Vietnam Conflict, Grogan was a heavy ... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:01:39 GMT)
Attorney Michael Judy dies at 63
Michael Judy, a well-known Frankfort attorney, died Sunday after a brief illness. He was 63. Mr. Ju (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:14:27 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's met with his hospitalized client. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:44:12 GMT)
Attorney says he met with Fort Hood shooting suspect for 30 minutes at San Antonio hospital
SAN ANTONIO - The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's met with his hospitalized client. Retired Col. John P. Galligan told The Associated Press he met with Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan for 30 minutes Monday at a San Antonio military hospital. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:57:49 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
Associated Press - November 9, 2009 9:55 PM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's met with his hospitalized... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:02:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Woods' brother did not get proper care
A hospital did not do enough to care for the brother of James Woods when he went to the emergency room complaining of a sore throat and vomiting in 2006, a lawyer for the actor told jurors Monday at the trial of a wrongful death lawsuit. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:10:15 GMT)
Feds Seize Assets of Fla. Lawyer in Ponzi Probe
Feds accuse Fla. lawyer of Ponzi scheme, seize Ferrari, boats and other assets in probe (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:46:47 GMT)
Four Seasons owner misses payment, could default, lawyer says
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas is operating in the red, and its owner could default on a $175 million loan, the owner's attorney said late Monday. Lawyer Stephen Meister described missing the payment as a tactical move. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:42:27 GMT)
Trial of Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt begins
The trial of Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, facing a 40-count federal indictment that alleges money laundering and witness tampering, began Monday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:09:34 GMT)
Cahill campaign’s hiring of lawyer raises questions
State Treasurer Timothy P. Cahill’s political committee has hired a Brookline lawyer to conduct opposition research for Cahill’s gubernatorial campaign, an unusual move that could throw up legal roadblocks if state campaign finance regulators decide to examine the details of the attorney’s work. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:03:54 GMT)
Former SEC Attorney Pleads Guilty to Impersonation in Dreier Case
A former SEC enforcement lawyer pleaded guilty Monday to impersonating representatives of a hedge fund and a pension fund to assist disgraced ex-attorney Marc Dreier in selling a phony promissory note. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:03:05 GMT)
Wagner sworn in as top U.S. attorney for Sacramento-based district
Benjamin Wagner, a top federal prosecutor for more than 15 years, was sworn in Monday as the 10th U.S. attorney in the Sacramento-based Eastern District of California. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:04:15 GMT)
Lawyer denies lying to judge in text scandal
Detroit city lawyer Valerie Colbert-Osamuede did not lie to Wayne County Circuit Judge Robert Colombo last year when she said that she didn't know of any confidentiality agreements leading to the $8.4-million settlement of a police whistle-blower lawsuit, her attorney said in a legal filing Monday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:27:30 GMT)
Attorney files Baby Grace mothers appeal
GALVESTON An attorney for Kimberly Dawn Trenor, convicted of killing her daughter, known as Baby Grace, is seeking a new trial. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:01:45 GMT)
NJ Will Have New Attorney General in 2010
New Jersey's next governor says Attorney General Anne Milgram will not be part of his Cabinet. READ MORE >> (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:04:44 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's assured the suspect that all of his rights as a defendant in the military justice system will be respected. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:19:26 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's attorney removed from Dugard kidnap case
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A judge has decided to remove the attorney defending Nancy Garrido from allegations that she kidnapped, raped and held Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:46:34 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
Associated Press - November 10, 2009 7:55 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's assured the suspect that all of his... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:05:14 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The attorney for the Army psychiatrist (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:33:28 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's lawyer bounced from case
Nancy Garrido is without an attorney after an El Dorado County judge removed the court-appointed lawyer who had represented her since her arrest in late August in the kidnapping and rape of Jaycee Dugard. Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimister removed... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:15:17 GMT)
U.S.: Attorney bought cars, boat in scheme
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A high-powered Florida attorney used ill-gotten gains to buy luxury sports cars, an 87-foot yacht and a $6.45 million home, U.S. prosecutors say. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:09:00 GMT)
Tannenbaum Flees Sydney Home on Safety Fears, Lawyer Says
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Barry Tannenbaum, accused of running a Ponzi scheme worth as much as 12.5 billion rand out of South Africa, has fled his home in Sydney because of fears over his safety, his lawyer said. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:29:49 GMT)
Attorney General Cuomo Reaches Settlement With CVS
The NYS Attorney General reached an $875,000 settlement with CVS over the sale of expired products across New York State. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:56:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman Suspect Just Shopping Screenplay
A TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman in exchange for keeping quiet about his sexual affairs was only trying to sell the late-night comic a screenplay, the producer's lawyer said Tuesday. Robert J. "Joe" Halderman's attorney asked a Manhattan judge at a hearing to dismiss the attempted first-degree grand larceny charge. Gerald Shargel said that Halderman was merely trying to ... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:11:25 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's assured the suspect that all of his rights as a defendant in the military justice system will be respected. Retired Col. John P. Galligan said he found Maj. Nidal Malik... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:14:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Burton didn't intend to kill inmate
A lawyer for Graeme Burton says he did not intend to kill a fellow prison inmate when he attacked him with a weapon late last year.Burton, 38, is on trial in the High Court at Auckland charged with attempting to murder Dwayne... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:21:50 GMT)
Committee interviewing city attorney candidates
A Scottsdale City Council subcommittee in charge of searching for a new city attorney will finish interviewing candidates next week. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:26:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman Suspect Just A Writer
A man accused of blackmailing David Letterman in exchange for keeping quiet about his sexual affairs was only trying to sell a screenplay, the man's lawyer says. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:27:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
A TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman in exchange for keeping quiet about his sexual affairs was only trying to sell the late-night comic a screenplay, the producer's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
A TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman in exchange for keeping quiet about his sexual affairs was only trying to sell the late-night comic a screenplay, the producer's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:32:16 GMT)
Additional federal charges filed against N.J. lawyer Bergrin accused of murder, witness intimidation
Steve Hockstein/For The Star-LedgerPaul Bergrin, right, in this 2007 file photo.NEWARK -- Federal prosecutors today unveiled additional drug, bribery and prostitution charges against a once-prominent Newark defense lawyer accused of running a criminal operation that authorities say specialized in intimidating... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:17:15 GMT)
Hasan's Lawyer to Raise 'Mental Responsibility'
Lawyer met with accused Fort Hood shooter for half an hour. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:24:52 GMT)
Jury chosen for trial of disbarred attorney Troy Titus
NORFOLK Disbarred attorney Troy A. Titus faces trial this week in U.S. District Court on a 49-count indictment charging that he defrauded around $2 million from several clients, including R&B star Teddy Riley and his one-time Blackstreet partner Chauncey Hannibal. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:37:40 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's defense attorney removed from Dugard case
Nancy Garrido's court-appointed attorney has been removed from the case, pending a possible appeal later this month, court records indicate. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:46:18 GMT)
Florida lawyer linked to extensive Ponzi scheme
A prominent Florida lawyer whose assets were seized this week by federal agents is believed to have run an elaborate Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of hundreds of million of dollars, authorities said. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:10:45 GMT)
Scottsdale Chamber, city attorney square off over ads
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce and the Scottsdale City Attorney's Office met in court Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:46:57 GMT)
District attorney says no charges warranted for sheriff's comments in runaway balloon case
DENVER - A district attorney in Colorado has decided no criminal charges are warranted against the sheriff who disclosed that child welfare workers were involved in the inquiry in the runaway balloon case. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:22:31 GMT)
Playboy sues divorce lawyer, model
The Chicago divorce lawyer who stirred up controversy with a racy billboard for her law firm and later bared it all for Playboy is now being sued by the magazine. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:30:34 GMT)
Attorney urges judge to find detention officer in contempt
Maricopa County Sheriff's officer Adam Stoddard removed papers from defense attorney's files. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:38:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a TV producer accused of extorting the comic was simply peddling a screenplay. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:38:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman to take stand against alleged extorter
Coming up next: David Letterman on the witness stand? The late-night TV king is ready to testify against his alleged extorter, the TV host's lawyer announced today -- offering a firm rebuke to defense claims that producer-gone-wild Robert "Joe" Halde... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:35:11 GMT)
Lawyer for Accused David Letterman Blackmailer Denies Extortion
A lawyer for the CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman says his client was only attempting to sell the Late Show host a screenplay, according to The Associated Press . David Letterman felt "threatened" over extortion attempt "There was no extortion. There was a screenplay for sale," Gerald Shargel, Robert J. Halderman's attorney, said in a statement outside of the courtroom ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:25 GMT)
Lawyer for Accused David Letterman Blackmailer Denies Extortion
A lawyer for the CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman says his client was only attempting to sell the Late Show host a screenplay, according to The Associated Press. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:41:24 GMT)
Mesa lawyer targets sheriff, county attorney
A Mesa attorney with ties to Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley has begun the legal process to recoup any money the county attorney's office and sheriff's office might have improperly spent for a custom bus and to hire special prosecutors. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:38:41 GMT)
Charges Against N.Y. Lawyer Show Gray Areas of Adoption
The couple who turned in a New York lawyer for allegedly masterminding a multistate adoption Ponzi scheme admitted they ignored numerous red flags along the way. But practitioners say the adoption field itself remains such a legal gray area that it tests the ethical limits of the attorneys who specialize in it. Attorney Kevin Cohen faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted on the top charge of ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:55:43 GMT)
Who Crossed the Line in Ga. Money-Laundering Case? A Defense Attorney or the Feds?
A federal prosecutor opened the federal money-laundering trial of criminal defense lawyer J. Mark Shelnutt on Tuesday by asking the jury about a monetary transaction between the attorney and his secretary, which the prosecutor says illustrates Shelnutt's crossover from honest advocate for Columbus, Ga.'s largest drug trafficker to a willing partner in the drug trafficking conspiracy. Shelnutt's ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:56:49 GMT)
Attorney-General to look at intl legal challenges
Attorney-General Chris Finlayson will look at ways in which New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States can cooperate in the prosecution of those responsible for genocide, it was resolved at a meeting of Attorneys-General in London last night (New Zealand time). (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:11:19 GMT)
Lawyer denies he's the real culprit in attempted murder
FREEHOLD — A North Jersey lawyer denied witness allegations that he was the real culprit at the trial of a former Millstone Township man charged with orchestrating the nearly fatal 2002 hit-and-run of his Red Bank-based family law attorney. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:47:15 GMT)
State attorney general to join Richmond lobbying operation
Attorney General Bill Mims, a confidant of Gov.-elect Bob McDonnell, is joining a Richmond legal powerhouse in January as a lobbyist. Mims will become a partner at Hunton and Williams in the firm’s government-relations and administrative-law practice. Mims, completing McDonnell’s term as attorney general, is a key adviser in the gubernatorial transition and had been mentioned as possible chief ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:06:55 GMT)
Hennepin prosecutor to run for Washington County attorney
Peter J. Orput, an assistant Hennepin County attorney, announced his candidacy Tuesday to succeed retiring Washington County Attorney Doug Johnson. Johnson, the county's chief prosecutor, plans to retire after his current term ends in 2010. He was elected Washington County attorney in 1998. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:40:14 GMT)
Judge blasts defense lawyer's 'deliberate strategy of delay' in murder case
An irate judge slapped a lawyer with $2,000 in fines and effectively derailed his battered-wife defense of a woman accused of killing her ex-cop husband last year. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:01:00 GMT)
Lawyer to testify about leaking Kilpatrick texts
Detroit --The lawyer who authored an agreement to keep former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's text messages secret returns to the witness stand Thursday for questions about why he gave copies to the Detroit Free Press. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:11:23 GMT)
Playboy sues 'Lawyer of Love'
Playboy.com, which fired a columnist who posed nude in its magazine last year, now wants to strip her of one of her most valuable assets: the "Lawyer of Love" label. The Chicago-based magazine filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday saying Corri Fetman, a lawyer, illegally tried to register a U.S. trademark on "Lawyer of Love," a moniker for a Playboy column that the mag contends it owns. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:38 GMT)
Attorney: Dog Attack Victim's Mother Reneged On Agreement
HENDERSON -- An attorney for owners of two pit bulls believed to have fatally attacked a Rusk County boy in June has issued a statement accusing the boy's mother of having reneged on an agreement to move a memorial to her son, Justin Clinton. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:06:32 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. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:15:21 GMT)
Board will vote on attorney issue
Supervisors vote unanimously on drawing up a resolution to make county attorney position full-time (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:59:34 GMT)
Monmouth Co. lawyer indicted in bribery, drugs
NEWARK — A Monmouth County lawyer already charged with trying to arrange the murder of a federal witness is facing new charges. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:52 GMT)
Video: Letterman Lawyer: He May Testify
David Letterman's attorney dismisses the claim by Joe Halderman's lawyer that his client was merely attempting a legal business transaction and not extortion. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:26 GMT)
Attorney General Issues Statement in Recognition of Veterans Day
Attorney General Bill McCollum releases a statement about Veterans Day. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:04:35 GMT)
Lawyer says Roeder can't use defense
Scott Roeder's lawyer said Tuesday that the defense his client had hoped for in the murder trial of a Wichita abortion provider isn't legal. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:17:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a TV producer accused of extorting the comic was simply peddling a screenplay. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:35:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a TV producer accused of extorting the comic was simply peddling a screenplay. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:42:27 GMT)
Playboy Sues Chicago 'Lawyer of Love'
A Chicago divorce lawyer who bared herself on billboards and on the pages of Playboy is now getting sued for calling herself the “lawyer of love.” (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman Suspect Just Shopping Screenplay
Lawyer: Producer accused in Letterman plot only trying to sell screenplay to 'Late Show' host Late Show with David Letterman - Arts - Writers Resources - DavidLetterman - Television (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:31:41 GMT)
Attorney: No news on Emmett wrongful firing suit
Allan Vander Laan, the Grand Rapids attorney defending Emmett Township in a wrongful termination suit filed by former public safety director Frank Post, said today no motions have been filed and both sides are still investigating their case. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:09:17 GMT)
Spain Probes Judge Accused of Ejecting Muslim Lawyer
A Muslim lawyer in Spain said Wednesday she was ejected from a courtroom for wearing a head scarf and has filed a discrimination complaint with the body that oversees Spain's judiciary system. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:28:11 GMT)
Fort Hood Suspect's Attorney Says Fair Trial In Doubt
A Texas defense attorney says he is concerned that President Obama's appearance at a memorial service for the Fort Hood victims in which he mentioned the accused gunman's Islamic faith could make it difficult for his client to get a fair trial. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:42:15 GMT)
Fort Hood Suspect's Attorney Says Fair Trial In Doubt
A Texas defense attorney says he is concerned that President Obama's appearance at a memorial service for the Fort Hood victims in which he mentioned the accused gunman's Islamic faith could make it difficult for his client to get a fair trial. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:43:43 GMT)
Lawyer for accused Letterman blackmailer denies extortion
A lawyer for the CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman says his client was only attempting to sell the Late Show host a screenplay. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:44:04 GMT)
Playboy suing lawyer over catch-phrase
CHICAGO, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Playboy magazine alleges in a lawsuit against a Chicago lawyer she is attempting to steal a catch-phrase made popular by the adult publication. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:55:58 GMT)
Suspected Serial Killer's Attorney Wants To Try Cases Separately
MILWAUKEE -- The lawyer for a man accused in a string of Milwaukee killings has filed a motion seeking to have the cases tried separately. The motion was filed Wednesday by attorney Russell Jones, who represents 49-year-old Walter Ellis of Milwaukee. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:06:08 GMT)
Attorney General Files Charges for 2004 Hit-and-Run Death of Kevin McCoy
The state attorney general announced the Department of Justice is charging Rory Kuenzi with homicide by intoxicated use of a motor vehicle and hit-and-run involving death. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:38:33 GMT)
Fla. attorney faces new financial scandal
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A high-flying Florida attorney, already accused of running a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, is being probed in a separate, $57 million scam, sources say. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:39:43 GMT)
Spain Probes Judge Accused of Ejecting Muslim Lawyer
MADRID A Muslim lawyer in Spain said Wednesday she was ejected from a courtroom for wearing a head scarf and has filed a discrimination complaint with the body that oversees Spain's judiciary s... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:45:51 GMT)
Riley dumps Dubay as township attorney
After 25 years of service, and with no notification, James Dubay was replaced as Riley Township attorney Oct. 3 night. Robert Vickery, township resident and attorney, was approved by the board as his replacement effective immediately. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:01:03 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. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:20:28 GMT)
Rose Walker's Don Swaim Named to Prestigious Trial-Lawyer Group
DALLAS – Dallas trial lawyer Don Swaim of Rose•Walker, L.L.P. , has been named to the Texas chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, also known as ABOTA. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:25:14 GMT)
Attorney general opens public consultation period on Telesp's bid for GVT - Brazil
The attorney general's office in Brazil's São Paulo state has opened a five-day public consultation period for the reception of observations on incumbent telco Telefônica Telesp's (NYSE: TSP) 7bn-real (US$4.10bn) bid to take over local telephony and internet provider GVT (Bovespa: GVTT3). (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:44:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect was shopping screenplay
David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a TV producer accused of extorting the comic was simply peddling a screenplay. NEW YORK -- David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a TV producer accused of extorting the comic was simply ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:10:35 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General honors Ralston grad
Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci Post Whelan, 1984 RHS graduate, recently received one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the U.S. Attorney General’s Office. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:24:47 GMT)
City attorney urges moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries
City attorney Ed Lee will ask the City Council tonight to adopt a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries. The moratorium is necessary "to allow the city the opportunity to adequately study and properly respond to the conflict between state and federal law," Lee wrote in a staff report. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:36:39 GMT)
Attorney sues over comments posted on Kentucky.com
The former attorney for accused killer Steve Nunn has filed a lawsuit against unnamed defendants who (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:38:23 GMT)
City Hall blog: David Finn to run for GOP nomination in Dallas County district attorney race
Republicans have their candidate for Dallas County District Attorney. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:49:25 GMT)
Birther lawyer denies perjury scheme
SANTA ANA, Calif., Nov. 11 (UPI) -- California lawyer Orly Taitz, who contends Barack Obama wasn't U.S. born and so can't be president, denies she asked people to lie in court to support her case. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:53:19 GMT)
Lawyer fined after hiding husband's stealing from client
A LAWYER who kept quiet about her husband's theft of more than £24,000 from a client has been found guilty of professional misconduct. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:45:53 GMT)
Highway Safety Attorney Calls For Distracted Driving Semi-Truck Accident Law
Kansas City , MO – Highway Safety Attorney ( http://www.hornlaw.com ), Douglas R. Horn calls for comprehensive distracted driving semi-truck accident law that includes prohibiting use of portable electronic devices . (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:08:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a... (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:44:53 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's attorney removed from Dugard kidnap case
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A judge has decided to remove the attorney defending Nancy Garrido from allegations that she kidnapped, raped and held Jaycee Dugard captive for 18 years. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:47:33 GMT)
Democrats' lawyer: No evidence GOP challenger committed fraud
A day after Republican Chris Browne lost his bid for the Nassau legislature, the Democratic Party's lawyer acknowledged he had no evidence that Browne committed petition fraud as Democrats alleged during the campaign. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:47:39 GMT)
Lawyer Aided School Race Reform
By KYLE KENNEDY THE LEDGER BARTOW | Clarence Alexander "Bubba" Boswell II once eschewed the legal profession, but it was his work as a lawyer that guided the Polk County School District on its long road to desegregation. The longtime School Board lawyer died Nov. 9 while surrounded by family at Winter Haven Hospital. He was 82. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:07:56 GMT)
Playboy Files Trademark Complaint Against Former 'Lawyer of Love' Columnist
Seyfarth Shaw is advising Playboy in a lawsuit against an attorney who once posed nude for the magazine and wrote an advice column before she was terminated amid allegations of sexual harassment. The complaint accuses Corri Fetman of breaching her contract by trying to trademark the phrase "Lawyer of Love," the name of her column. Fetman landed the post after advertising her law practice on a ... (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:01:20 GMT)
Attorney Disputes Government's 'Alarmist' View of Elections Law Ruling
Plaintiffs attorney Pierce O'Donnell has filed an appellate petition disputing claims that dismissal of the government's campaign contributions violations case against him would create a "loophole" in federal elections law that would render contribution limits "meaningless." O'Donnell rebuffed what he called the "falsely alarmist policy arguments" of the Federal Election Commission and two good ... (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:01:41 GMT)
Serial Killer's Attorney Asks for Separate Trials
Suspected serial killer Walter Ellis is charged with killing seven women between 1986 and 2007. His semen was found on all seven of the victims. But motions filed on Wednesday by his attorney Russell Jones say that's not enough to prove he's a killer. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:22:57 GMT)
Attorney says Wirt assessor back at work
PARKERSBURG-Wirt County Assessor Debbie Hennen returned to work Tuesday afternoon and plans to continue to do so, according to a local attorney. The 52-year-old assessor was arrested Monday, charged with intimidation of a witness. Hennen is accused of threatening the county's deputy assessors, Terri Valentine and Rosemary Donaldson. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:14:48 GMT)
Fort Hood shooter's attorney receives death threats
Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal Malik Hasan's high profile civilian attorney, a retired army judge, has a lot of pressure on him and has been receiving death threats. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:32:20 GMT)
Temple City narrows city attorney search to three firms
TEMPLE CITY - The search for a new city attorney has narrowed to three law firms, city officials said Wednesday. Newly hired City Manager Jose Pulido is currently vetting the final candidates, and the City Council plans to interview the candidates on Nov. 23, said Mayor Fernando Vizcarra. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:48:51 GMT)
Attorney Disputes Government's 'Alarmist' View of Elections Law Ruling
Plaintiffs attorney Pierce O'Donnell has filed an appellate petition disputing claims that dismissal of the government's campaign contributions violations case against him would create a "loophole" in federal elections law that would render contribution limits "meaningless." (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:02:46 GMT)
Lawyer kept ties to broker under wraps
When trustees of Detroit's two retirement boards hired a local stockbroker in 2004, their longtime lawyer, Ronald Zajac, did not tell them she also was his personal financial adviser. Zajac said he did not volunteer the information because he did not want to appear to be endorsing her. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:24:52 GMT)
Defense attorney seeks GOP nomination for Dallas County DA
Dallas defense attorney David Finn said Wednesday that he will run for district attorney. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:39:08 GMT)
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