Attorney News Nov 2009
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Lawyer in stripper case will get to see text messages
A lawyer for the family of slain exotic dancer Tamara Greene will be able to read all 36 city of Detroit text messages that federal magistrate judges have identified as potentially relevant to the family's lawsuit. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:29:57 GMT)
Alameda County district attorney to look into secret tapings
Attorney General's office asked for the inquiry in apparent attempt to avoid Republican criticism (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:36:26 GMT)
Alameda County district attorney to look into secret tapings
Attorney General s office asked for the inquiry in apparent attempt to avoid Republican criticism (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:38:30 GMT)
Scotiabank should've kept better tabs on employee overtime, lawyer says
TORONTO - The lawyer for a woman who is suing Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) over alleged unpaid overtime says the bank was loose with its record keeping when it came to extra work hours. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:09:00 GMT)
Scotiabank should've kept better tabs on employee overtime, lawyer says
TORONTO - The lawyer for a woman who is suing Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) over alleged unpaid overtime says the bank was loose with its record keeping (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:20:14 GMT)
Teskey wants new lawyer for dangerous offender hearing
EDMONTON - Leo Teskey asked to find a new lawyer for his dangerous offender hearing Monday morning, moments before the hearing was set to resume in Edmonton. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:24:07 GMT)
Attorney willing to dismiss lawsuit over Hawaii schools' 'furlough Fridays'
Attorney Eric Seitz announced today that he is willing to dismiss the pending lawsuit over the public schools' "furlough Fridays" following Gov. Linda Lingle's proposal to tap the "rainy day" fund. Lingle also said yesterday that teachers should agree to give up planning and collaboration days to end teacher furloughs. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:07:23 GMT)
Scotiabank should've kept better tabs on overtime, lawyer says
Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) was loose with its record keeping when it came to extra work hours, resulting in many employees working time they weren't being paid for, says a lawyer for a woman who is suing the bank. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:09:59 GMT)
Attorney General Seeks Greater Disclosure By Hospitals For Medical Errors
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal today called for sweeping changes to the state's "adverse event" reporting law for hospitals, following a Courant story Sunday showing most reported mishaps are kept secret from the public and closed by the state without an investigation. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:30 GMT)
Former Canandaigua attorney files $10 million suit against town
Michael A. Jones Jr., former attorney for the town's Planning Board, filed a civil suit in federal court alleging "public slander" and seeking some... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:22:20 GMT)
BofA's top lawyer says firing stunned him
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Tim Mayopoulos, Bank of America's top lawyer during its negotiation for Merrill Lynch, says he was stunned when he was fired last December and told to leave the bank immediately. That's according to testimony that Mayopoulos is scheduled to give on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, as a key House committee examines the bank's purchase of Merrill. Brian Moynihan, the executive who ... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:22:55 GMT)
Interim County Attorney Appointed
In a vote of 3-2, Monday, El Paso County commissioners appointed Jo Anne Bernal as interim county attorney. "I am very grateful for the appointment, iIm very excited," she said. Bernal will now fill the vacancy left by Jose Rodriguez who recently announced he will run for the state Senate. Bernal has worked for Rodriguez since 1993, most recently as his first assistant. Although seen as ... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:30:44 GMT)
Vancouver man killed stepdaughter because he hated her dad: lawyer
A Vancouver man assaulted his stepdaughter for months before murdering the two-year-old because he hated her biological father, a Crown lawyer told B.C. Supreme Court on Monday. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:04:59 GMT)
Attorney general goes after four Internet payday lenders
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Attorney General Darrell McGraw has asked a judge to block four Web sites from making payday loans to West Virginians over the Internet in a lawsuit filed Monday in Kanawha Circuit Court. The suit seeks a temporary injunction agai... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:15:26 GMT)
New El Paso County Attorney Appointed
Starting on Tuesday, El Paso will have a new county attorney, something that hasn't happened in 16 years. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:49:20 GMT)
Attorney Rothstein explored countries without extradition treaties for "client"
Ten days before Scott Rothstein flew to Morocco as his alleged Ponzi scheme was about to implode, he sent an e-mail to every attorney in the Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler law firm. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:04:28 GMT)
Lawyer Can Read Texts in Dancer's Death
A lawyer will get to read 36 text messages from city of Detroit pagers as he pursues a lawsuit in the death of a stripper. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:40:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Trial to show 'dark side'
SAN ANGELO, Texas —The dark side of San Angelo is going to be on display as the trial of Margarita Quintella Ramirez proceeds for the next few days, her defense attorney warned the jury in his opening statements.San Angelo lawyer Gonzalo Rios told the jury, selected during several hours Monday, that testimony will raise the names of gangs that most people in the city never have heard of.Ramirez ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:46:00 GMT)
Chevron sues former lawyer in Ecuador case
Chevron Corp. has sued a lawyer who used to represent the plaintiffs in a $27 billion pollution lawsuit against the oil company in Ecuador, hoping to cast doubt on the case. Chevron on Friday filed a complaint for malicious prosecution against Cristobal... Ecuador - Chevron Corporation - South America - Lawsuit - Petroleum industry (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Court: N.Y. Attorney General May Subpoena Lawyers' Records for Pension Fraud Probe
New York AG Andrew Cuomo won his bid to subpoena the employment records of two lawyers in connection with his investigation of state pension fund fraud, when a state appeals panel last week found that the attorney general "enjoys a presumption that he is proceeding in good faith." In a pair of unanimous decisions, the court upheld subpoenas seeking records for two lawyers in a probe into whether ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:01:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Wright charge was phony
Former state Rep. Thomas Wright's 2008 conviction came on a made-up charge, his lawyer argued before an N.C. Appeals Court panel Monday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:24:55 GMT)
Geneva attorney Joe Rago dies
GENEVA – As an assistant state’s attorney, Joseph Rago was fearless and aggressive in prosecuting felonies. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:28:40 GMT)
In rebuff to city attorney, council committees support pot dispensaries
Rejecting advice that Los Angeles must ban sales, lawmakers endorse patients' cash contributions to outlets, which cannot make a profit. Two Los Angeles City Council committees rejected the advice of the city attorney and voted Monday to approve an ordinance that allows marijuana dispensaries to continue to sell the drug to people with a doctor's recommendation. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:39:40 GMT)
New El Paso County Attorney To Be Sworn In Tuesday
Starting Tuesday morning, El Paso County will have a new county attorney, but not everyone is happy with the process to appoint her. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:49:30 GMT)
Have your lawyer call our lawyer, Dickinson Township supervisors tell resident at public meeting
Dickinson Township supervisors declined at their meeting Monday to answer questions posed by a township resident who is suing them, instead referring him to their lawyer in the case. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:12:33 GMT)
Attorney asks for case to be dismissed
A defense attorney argued that the state waited too long to take his client, a former teacher assistant, to trial on sex charges. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:12:50 GMT)
CS Hired Outside Attorney For RLC Suit
City Manager Glenn Brown said the city would not hire outside legal help to fight a red light camera lawsuit; the next day City Attorney Harvey Cargill did just that. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:26:36 GMT)
Lawyer for family of dancer gets texts
Detroit -- A lawyer for the family of slain exotic dancer Tamara Greene will be able to read all 36 city of Detroit text messages that federal magistrates judges have identified as potentially relevant to the family's lawsuit against city of Detroit officials, a judge ruled Monday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:06:53 GMT)
Murder accused had life of deprivation: lawyer
A lawyer for a man accused of murdering his carer at a Central Australian Aboriginal community has told a jury his client has had a life of deprivation and trauma. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:55:34 GMT)
Chevron sues former lawyer in Ecuador case
Chevron Corp. has sued a lawyer who used to represent the plaintiffs in a $27 billion pollution lawsuit against the oil company in Ecuador, hoping to cast doubt on the case. Chevron on Friday filed a complaint for malicious prosecution against Cristobal... Ecuador - Chevron Corporation - South America - Lawsuit - Petroleum industry (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:30:06 GMT)
U.S. attorney worried about 4th Circuit
George Holding, the Republican-appointed U.S. attorney for North Carolina's eastern district, expressed some angst over changes in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, which includes North Carolina. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:40:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Woman Will Enter Guilty Plea in Smart Case
Lawyer: Woman charged in abduction of Elizabeth Smart to enter guilty plea in federal court Elizabeth Smart kidnapping - Plea - Elizabeth Smart - United States - Kidnapping (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:59:16 GMT)
Salesianum teacher posed danger, attorney says
WILMINGTON -- A Catholic priest accused of abusing a teenage high school student almost 50 years ago was a "suicidal, out-of-control alcoholic" who posed a danger to children and should not have been allowed in the classroom, an attorney for the... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:01:55 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General releases informational booklet for crime victims
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is hoping to help victims along the way with an informational book that covers everything from identity theft, the fastest growing crime in America, to human trafficking, a big issue we've been seeing in this area. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:51:59 GMT)
Former Bank Of America Attorney To Testify About Merrill Lynch Buyout
The House Oversight Committee will hear testimony from Bank of America's former top attorney at 10 a.m. Tuesday about the Merrill Lynch buyout. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:35:15 GMT)
NH woman pleads guilty to impersonating lawyer
Associated Press - November 17, 2009 6:15 AM ET BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) - A Dover woman has admitted that she impersonated an Exeter lawyer to try to steal millions from two cash advance... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:21:54 GMT)
NH woman pleads guilty to impersonating lawyer
BRENTWOOD, N.H. - A Dover woman has admitted that she impersonated an Exeter lawyer to try to steal millions from two cash advance settlement companies. The Union Leader... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:43:57 GMT)
Scam callers claim to be with attorney general
Callers are posing as representatives of Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray's office and demanding personal information, that office said last week. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:21 GMT)
NH woman pleads guilty to impersonating lawyer
A Dover woman has admitted that she impersonated an Exeter lawyer to try to steal millions from two cash advance settlement companies. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:09:26 GMT)
Hermitage Lawyer Dies in Moscow Jail, Russian Investigators Say
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died in a Moscow jail, almost a year after he was detained on charges related to the investment fund, Russian investigators said. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:13:08 GMT)
Etheredge case in need of new lead attorney
Thomas Etheredge's trial on securities fraud charges is set for Jan. 19, but the status of the Wild West World founder's lead defense attorney is in doubt. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:44:54 GMT)
Hermitage Capital Lawyer Dies in Moscow Jail at 37 (Update1)
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died in a Moscow jail, almost a year after he was detained in relation to his work for the investment fund, Russian investigators said. He was 37. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:57:02 GMT)
Sansom’s attorney asks for dismissal of state House’s charges
TALLAHASSEE — Ray Sansom’s attorney attacked the credibility of a citizen complaint filed in January and asked that state House charges pending against his client be dismissed. A response to the charges Sansom faces was filed late Monday... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:28 GMT)
Colo. attorney general: Let's tax medical marijuana
Colo. attorney general: Let's tax medical marijuana By Tim Hoover the denver post In an opinion that could generate more revenue for cash-strapped governments and give additional legitimacy to a fledgling industry, Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said Monday that the state can collect sales tax on medical marijuana. "Medical marijuana is tangible property that is generally subject to ... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:33:14 GMT)
Bank of America's ex-attorney Timothy Mayopoulos: I dont recall having role in Merrill Lynch bonuses
The former top attorney of Bank of America Corp. will testify to Congress Tuesday that he wasn't involved in crafting the bank's agreement to let Merrill Lynch pay billions of dollars in bonuses to its employees, before being abruptly fired last December. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT)
NY lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
A federal appeals court has ordered a civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case to begin serving her prison sentence. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:21:08 GMT)
Lawyer: school superintendent will be vindicated
Milford Superintendent of Schools Harvey Polansky's lawyer says Polansky will be "totally vindicated" of sexual harassment allegations made by two female school principals. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:26:29 GMT)
New York lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered a disbarred civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case to go to prison and said a judge must consider whether her sentence of a little more than two years behind bars was too lenient. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:47 GMT)
Attorney seeks end to case against Minn player
The attorney for suspended Minnesota freshman Royce White says he hopes to have the case resolved soon and indicated he may seek a plea bargain. White is charged with theft and fifth-degree assault after an October incident at the Mall of America. He is also under investigation following the alleged theft of a laptop computer on campus. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:11:44 GMT)
Lawyer for Investment Fund Dies in Russian Jail
A 37-year-old lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died of toxic shock and heart failure in a pre-trial detention center Monday, Russia’s Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:34:54 GMT)
Terror lawyer Lynne Stewart ordered to prison after conviction upheld
A federal appeals court today ordered a convicted terror-coddling civil rights lawyer to begin serving her prison sentence. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld Lynne Stewart's conviction upon announcing its ruling. Stewart, 69, was... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:48:10 GMT)
Attorney hoping Minnesota Golden Gophers Royce White's case resolved soon
The attorney for suspended Minnesota freshman Royce White says he hopes to have the case resolved soon and indicated he may seek a plea bargain. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:24:38 GMT)
NY ex-lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a disbarred civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case, forcing her to surrender immediately and requiring a judge to consider whether her prison sentence of a little over two years was too lenient. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:46 GMT)
Scotiabank lawyer calls for dismissal of class action overtime suit
TORONTO - A lawyer for Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) says a class action lawsuit over unpaid overtime should be dismissed because thousands of employees involved in the case have individual claims. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:39:00 GMT)
Hermitage Capital Lawyer Dies in Moscow Jail at 37 (Update1)
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died in a Moscow jail, almost a year after he was detained in relation to his work for the investment fund, Russian investigators said. He was 37. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:26:57 GMT)
Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission
North Carolina's consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:59:15 GMT)
Funeral for attorney-developer Doug Ring scheduled for Tuesday
Attorney, developer and political activist Doug Ring, who was married to former City Councilwoman Cindy Miscowski, will be remembered at his funeral in West Los Angeles on Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:07:14 GMT)
Michael Mayo: Attorney strategy in Rothstein case: Blame the bank
The strategy of Fort Lauderdale attorney Bill Scherer, who represents a dozen investors claiming losses of nearly $100 million in the Scott Rothstein meltdown, can be summed up in three words. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:34:36 GMT)
OKC attorney plans run for AG post
Associated Press - November 17, 2009 3:35 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City attorney Jim Priest is the latest candidate to announce his plans to seek the attorney general post in... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:19 GMT)
More candidates enter Oklahoma attorney general race
Two more people have entered the race for Attorney General. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:44:01 GMT)
Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission
North Carolina's consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission. President Obama nominated Julie Brill to the five-member commission that oversees consumer protection and lawful competition in... Federal Trade Commission - Attorney general - North Carolina - United States - Consumer protection (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:44:59 GMT)
Forsyth County District Attorney Announces Retirement
Tom Keith announced today he will leave the District Attorney's office November 30. Keith said he will pursue several law enforcement related and crime prevention projects. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:51:33 GMT)
Hermitage lawyer dies in Russian jail
A lawyer representing Hermitage Capital Management the fund manager has died in jail amid a dispute between the fund's cofounder Bill Browder and Russian authorities. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:36:55 GMT)
Lawyer in terrorism case ordered to prison
A U.S. appeals court upheld on Tuesday a disbarred New York lawyer's conviction on charges of supporting terrorism by helping an imprisoned blind Egyptian cleric smuggle messages to militant followers, ordered her to prison and told a judge to consider a longer sentence. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:34 GMT)
NY ex-lawyer vows to keep fighting terror case
A disbarred civil rights lawyer says she'll keep fighting to clear her name even after a federal appeals court in New York upheld her conviction on terrorism charges and ordered her to prison. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:52:07 GMT)
Toyota Former Inhouse Lawyer Must Arbitrate Claims (Update2)
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Toyota Motor Corp. won a ruling forcing a former inhouse lawyer to arbitrate racketeering and other claims he brought in a lawsuit accusing the carmaker of hiding information in litigation over rollover crashes. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:34:06 GMT)
NY ex-lawyer ordered to prison in terror case
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a disbarred civil rights lawyer and ordered her to begin serving her sentence while a judge reconsiders whether he was too lenient in giving her more than two years in prison for passing information between suspected terrorists. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:32 GMT)
Lawyer's sentence could be lengthened
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- A federal appeals court ordered a New York lawyer found guilty of carrying messages for convicted terrorist Omar Abdel-Rahman to begin serving her sentence. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:23:19 GMT)
City Attorney Looking Into Mike Tyson Freakout
Again Mike Tyson gets to sit back and wait for a ref's decision. The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is investigating the former heavyweight champ's Nov. 11 dustup with a... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:32:41 GMT)
Qld Attorney-General loses another appeal
Queensland's Court of Appeal yesterday rejected yet another appeal by State Attorney-General Cameron Dick. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:55:34 GMT)
Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission
NC special deputy attorney general Brill nominated by Obama to Federal Trade Commission (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:07:56 GMT)
N.C. attorney says prisoners want reworked sentences
RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina's chief deputy attorney general says some prisoners have asked formally that their sentences be recalculated after a state Supreme Court decision. Grayson Kelley told a legislative committee Tuesday that four or five prisoners have filed petitions with the courts seeking reduced sentences. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:52:40 GMT)
Attorney General Troy King seeking input on bingo in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Attorney General Troy King is seeking input from district attorneys as he weighs an Alabama Supreme Court ruling on electronic bingo machines in the state. King said Tuesday he (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:33:42 GMT)
2nd Circuit Upholds Disbarred Lawyer's Conviction in Terror Case
Disbarred lawyer Lynne Stewart had her bail revoked Tuesday as a federal appeals court upheld her conviction and directed a review of the short prison sentence she was given for providing material support to a terror conspiracy. A divided 2nd Circuit ordered U.S. District Judge John Koeltl to take a second look at the sentence of two years and four months he set in 2006, a stretch that Stewart ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:17:51 GMT)
Russian lawyer who alleged police corruption dies in prison
A Russian lawyer jailed after uncovering evidence of police involvement in the theft of $230 million from the government has died in prison, officials said Tuesday, and his American partner is accusing the authorities of killing him. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Attorney: Client is available to talk
Financial Resources Mortgage Inc. president Scott D. Farah will appear any place, any time he is required, his attorney said yesterday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:09:51 GMT)
Hermitage Capital Lawyer Dies in Russian Jail
A 37-year-old Russian lawyer for an international investment fund, Hermitage Capital Management , died in a pretrial detention center on Monday, nearly a year after he was arrested in an escalating feud between the Russian authorities and the company, Russia’s Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:15:58 GMT)
2nd Circuit Upholds Disbarred Lawyer's Conviction in Terror Case
Disbarred lawyer Lynne Stewart had her bail revoked Tuesday as a federal appeals court upheld her conviction and directed a review of the short prison sentence she was given for providing material support to a terror conspiracy. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:02:51 GMT)
Russian lawyer for investment fund dies in custody
Sergei Magnitsky, 37, had been in ill health, his lawyer says. Magnitsky was jailed for his work with Hermitage Capital Management, a vocal critic of official corruption. A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management, the investment fund locked in a scandal-soaked clash with Russian authorities, died in a Moscow jail, an Interior Ministry spokeswoman said Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:14:35 GMT)
Two more join attorney general's race
Two more candidates have entered the race for attorney general. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:38:44 GMT)
French academic's lawyer eyes acquittal at Tehran trial
The lawyer of a French academic who appeared before an Iranian court in connection with anti-regime protests hopes for an acquittal at its next hearing, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:19:44 GMT)
Reputed RI mobster fires lawyer
A reputed Rhode Island mobster fighting charges that he tried to hire someone to kill a rival has fired his lawyer and taken his motion to dismiss the case against him to a federal appeals court. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:54:41 GMT)
Attorney General Eric Holder tells New Yorkers not to cower in the face of terrorists
Alex Brandon / The Associated Press Attorney General Eric Holder speaks Friday during a news conference at the Justice Department in Washington. He announced his decision to try five key 9/11 terrorism suspects in New York City. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:06:42 GMT)
Local celebrity attorney stars on new TV “Street Court” program
NEWBURGH – He is known around town as Michael Mazzariello, the attorney with a local Saturday radio program, but around the nation he is now known as “Judge Mazz.” (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:12:20 GMT)
Why did attorney escape sentence?
We don't swallow much of what Bobby DeLaughter's attorney was saying in his client's defense during and after DeLaughter's sentencing hearing Friday. DeLaughter did some noble things during his time as a prosecutor, most notably winning the belated conviction of Byron De La Beckwith for the 1963 assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:41:18 GMT)
New Attorney Leads Georgia Water Appeal
There’s a new attorney in-place to handle Georgia’s appeal of a water ruling from this summer. Seth Waxman, a former U.S. solicitor general, takes the reigns. Waxman will head the effort to fight the ruling in July, which concluded it was illegal for water to be drawn from Lake Lanier for metro... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:55:04 GMT)
NC attorney says prisoners want reworked sentences
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina’s chief deputy attorney general says some prisoners have asked formally that their sentences be recalculated following a state Supreme Court decision. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:18 GMT)
NY Senate lawyer says he handled Bruno ethics
A state Senate lawyer testified that he and two other staff attorneys handled the financial disclosure forms that prosecutors are trying to use against former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno in his federal corruption trial. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:32 GMT)
Fla. lawyer suspected in $1B fraud losing license
A South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a $1 billion Ponzi scheme is asking for his own disbarment. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:22 GMT)
Fla. lawyer suspected in $1B fraud losing license
A South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a $1 billion Ponzi scheme is asking for his own disbarment. A Florida Bar committee has approved the disbarment request submitted by attorney Scott Rothstein. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:22 GMT)
Attorney General tells senators 'We need not cower in the face of this enemy'
Attorney General Eric Holder on Wednesday vigorously defended his decision to try five terrorist suspects in civilian courts. Read more... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:56 GMT)
Fla. lawyer suspected in $1B fraud losing license
A South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a $1 billion Ponzi scheme is asking for his own disbarment. A Florida Bar committee has approved the disbarment request submitted by attorney Scott Rothstein. A spokeswoman said Wednesday the final decision must... Florida - Ponzi scheme - Lawyer - Fraud - Scott Rothstein (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:01:18 GMT)
NY Senate lawyer says he handled Bruno ethics
A state Senate lawyer testified that he and two other staff attorneys handled the financial disclosure forms that prosecutors are trying to use against former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno in his federal corruption trial. Kenneth Riddette, former chief... New York Senate - Joseph Bruno - New York - United States - Lawyer (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:02:11 GMT)
Fla. Lawyer Suspected in $1B Fraud Losing License
Florida lawyer suspected in $1 billion Ponzi scheme requests his own disbarment Ponzi scheme - Lawyer - Fraud - Scheme - Programming (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:41 GMT)
Row over Russia lawyer jail death
The death in prison of a Russian lawyer leads to claims of maltreatment and neglect of inmates. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:53:35 GMT)
Ex-Ridgewood attorney faces 6 to 18 years in prison
A disbarred attorney from Ridgewood is facing a maximum sentence of 6 to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of stealing millions from guardianship accounts he oversaw for incapacitated children and seniors. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:23:08 GMT)
Press release from Attorney General's office on mob sweep
Associated Press file photo"From charges of loan sharking to bookmaking to bribery to obtain a New York City contract, these defendants allegedly ran organized networks of crime that were controlled directly by the mob," Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:25:07 GMT)
US Attorney General Defends 9/11 Trial Decision
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is defending his decision to try the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in a U.S. federal court. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:04:45 GMT)
Cessar named acting U.S. attorney for Western Pennsylvania
Attorney General Eric Holder has appointed Robert Cessar as the acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania until the president appoints former U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan's successor. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:59:01 GMT)
Attorney ethics panel wants Healy disciplined
JERSEY CITY — A state attorney ethics panel is recommending that Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy be disciplined for a scuffle outside a Jersey shore bar. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:01:22 GMT)
District Attorney Ben David withdraws from US Attorney nomination to seek re-election
By Veronica Gonzalez, [email protected] District Attorney Ben David, whose district includes New Hanover and Pender counties, announced Tuesday he wants to run for re-election next year, which means he said thanks, but no thanks to U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan's nomination to be considered for U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:02:36 GMT)
Bonita Springs councilwoman won't be investigated by State Attorney's Office
The State Attorney's Office will not launch an investigation regarding a citizen's complaint that alleged Bonita Springs City Councilwoman Martha... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:42 GMT)
State attorney halts review of Bonita Councilwoman Simons
BONITA SPRINGS —The State Attorney's Office has dropped its review of Councilwoman Martha Simons.Jude Reichenthal, a former city volunteer, lodged a complaint against Simons this summer after he believed he had evidence she violated public records laws – the third such complaint he filed.But after a review, the state felt there was not enough evidence.“We did get a citizen's complaint and we ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT)
Fla. lawyer suspected in $1B fraud losing license
Florida lawyer suspected in $1 billion Ponzi scheme requests his own disbarment (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:38:23 GMT)
Ex-lawyer ordered to prison on terror conviction
A disbarred lawyer convicted in a terrorism case should report to prison by Thursday after an appeals court upheld her conviction, a judge said Wednesday. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:09 GMT)
State Attorney: Marco City Council did not violate Sunshine Law during anchoring case’s closed sessions
State Attorney's Office concludes Marco City Council did not violate Sunshine Laws, or open government laws, when holding closed meeting during the litigation against a resident that began about two years ago and ended this summer.Assistant State Attorney Dean Plattner informed Marco resident Lee Oldershaw in a letter Monday that the Office of the State Attorney in the 20th Judicial Court did ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:52:00 GMT)
Attorney General: Grenada Officer Faces Sex Charge
Attorney General Jim Hood says a Grenada police officer has been arrested on charges of sexual battery of a minor. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:38:32 GMT)
Van Pelt's attorney says plea unlikely in corruption case
Daniel M. Van Pelt's attorney said Wednesday that the former Assemblyman and Ocean Township mayor would not agree to a plea bargain in his federal corruption trial based on the current evidence against him. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:55:06 GMT)
Russia: Lawyer’s Friends Seek Inquiry
The lawyer for Sergei L. Magnitsky, who died this week in a Moscow prison hospital, said that his client’s death appeared to result from negligence by prison authorities. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:58:40 GMT)
Attorney ethics panel wants Healy disciplined
JERSEY CITY — A state attorney ethics panel is recommending that Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy be disciplined for a scuffle outside a Jersey shore bar. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:16:52 GMT)
L.A. County district attorney opens inquiry into City of Industry mayor's business connections
The review aims to determine if David Perez, whose firms have contracts with the city, violated conflict of interest laws. Perez says he removes himself from city business involving his companies. The Los Angeles County district attorney has opened an inquiry into the mayor of the City of Industry's business connections with the city to determine if conflict of interest laws may have been ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:19:02 GMT)
Judges discuss how to deal with attorney's bonds
CORPUS CHRISTI —Local district judges on Wednesday discussed how to handle outstanding bonds for defendants that were posted by a local attorney facing indictment and an unrelated disbarment.First Assistant District Attorney Mark Skurka told judges at the monthly Council of District Judges meeting that David Bonilla has more than $1 million in outstanding bonds for clients.He cited county bond ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:13:00 GMT)
Ga. Jury Acquits Lawyer in Trial Over Drug Money
A federal jury on Wednesday acquitted a Georgia criminal defense lawyer on all counts of a money laundering and drug conspiracy indictment that had also charged him with the attempted bribery of an Assistant U.S. Attorney. After eight days of testimony and 12 hours of deliberation, the jury found J. Mark Shelnutt not guilty, discrediting a two-year government investigation of Shelnutt. The case ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:31:21 GMT)
Daphne, Ala. Michel Nicrosi attorney to run for state attorney general as Democrat
A former assistant U.S. attorney from Daphne, Ala., said today that she will join the race for attorney general. Michel Nicrosi, 45, said she plans to file papers with the Secretary of State's office on Thursday to run for the post as a Democrat in 2010. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:22:50 GMT)
Macon County District Attorney responds to Bingo ruling
"Quincy's Triple Seven" at Victoryland has over 6,000 electronic gaming machines, but the District Attorney in Macon County says he's not making any plans to close it. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:42:47 GMT)
Attorney defends charity leader
The attorney for the former director of a county Christmas charity on Wednesday denied accusations that his client personally benefited from donations intended to help needy children. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:56:59 GMT)
Longtime attorney will become Tarrant County magistrate
Longtime Fort Worth attorney Timmie White will fill the Tarrant County magistrate's post left vacant when Robert Cortez retired this month. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:07:10 GMT)
Eugene Cotton, Labor Union Lawyer, Dies at 95
Mr. Cotton was a labor lawyer whose negotiating savvy helped improve the wages and conditions of tens of thousands of meatpacking workers. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:19:43 GMT)
Controversy Over County Attorney Advising Ethics Commission
During the public comment section of Wednesday's Ethics Commission meeting, most people brought up the same issue. They're concerned there could be a conflict of interest if the County Attorney gives legal advice to the commission. Kai Porter has the story. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:20:45 GMT)
Ex-Kilpatrick lawyer: Stefani didn't disclose texts given to reporter
Detroit --Samuel McCargo, the lawyer who represented former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in a police whistle-blower trial, testified Wednesday that attorney Michael Stefani assured him he had only two copies of a disk containing explosive text messages and never told McCargo he had given another copy to a newspaper reporter. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:10:01 GMT)
District attorney reviews shooting
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office Wednesday reviewed the case of an off-duty sheriff's deputy accused of... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:46:53 GMT)
State opinion sought on county attorney's role
EL PASO -- An effort to exclude the county attorney from representing the El Paso County Ethics Commission remained unresolved Wednesday after the newly formed panel's second meeting. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:13:41 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney boosts Fresno staff
Benjamin Wagner, the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for California's eastern federal judicial district, said he is adding two prosecutors to Fresno's ranks and beefing up white-collar crime enforcement. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:59:07 GMT)
Monroe County Court holds trial without defendant, lawyer
An ongoing trial in Monroe County Court is missing something usually critical to the criminal judicial process: a defendant and defense lawyer. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:10:19 GMT)
Ruling favors married gay federal lawyer
A gay lawyer in the federal public defender's office in Los Angeles, denied government health coverage for his husband after their marriage last year, is entitled to extra pay to cover the cost of private insurance, a federal appeals court judge ruled... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:43:09 GMT)
Attorney ethics panel wants Jersey City mayor disciplined
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — A state attorney ethics panel is recommending that Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy be disciplined for a scuffle outside a Jersey shore bar. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:23:56 GMT)
Former Buchanan aide named acting U.S. Attorney
An assistant to former U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan has been appointed acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Robert S. Cessar assumed the post Tuesday. Cessar, 48, has worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office since 1990. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:46:20 GMT)
Attorney asks judge for camera decision
The Austin attorney representing two College Station residents in a lawsuit against the city has asked a judge to make a final ruling on the case during a hearing on Friday.Roger Gordon succeeded in getting a visiting district judge to temporarily st ... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:03 GMT)
Attorney for Governor Sanford says ehics charges will be minor
Attorney Butch Bowers said Wednesday the State Ethics Commission decision to hold a hearing on the charges will not involve criminal allegations against the governor. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Accused Grandmother Killer not Responsible
WOBURN , MA (AP) -- A lawyer for a Boston man charged with killing his grandmother in her Weston home says his client is not criminally responsible for the slaying. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:15:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Man charged in slaying of grandmother not responsible
WOBURN - A lawyer for a Boston man charged with killing his grandmother in her Weston home says his client is not criminally responsible for the slaying. Attorney Richard... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:46:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Accused grandmother killer not responsible
A lawyer for a Boston man charged with killing his grandmother in her Weston home says his client is not criminally responsible for the slaying. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:17:43 GMT)
Attorney arraigned for sexual assault
Attorney Carl Gabrielse turned himself in and was arraigned Thursday on sexual assault charges following an allegation he reduced a drunk driver charge against a woman in exchange for sex. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:25:58 GMT)
Shajarian has not been arrested or subpoenaed: Attorney
On Monday, certain Persian news websites published an interview VOA Persian conducted with attorney Mohammad-Hossein Aghasi, in which he announced that the leading Iranian vocalist had been summoned to a building on Jordan Street in Tehran upon his arrival at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Airport after his recent European concert tour in September. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:58:27 GMT)
NY Attorney General: AES Corp To Disclose Climate-Change Risk
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that AES Corp. (AES) has agreed to disclose the financial risks that global warming and climate change may have to the company's investors as part of an agreement with his office. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:04:25 GMT)
Committee endorses Nashville attorney for judgeship
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday easily approved the nomination of Nashville attorney Jane Branstetter Stranch to become a U.S. Circuit Court Judge for the Sixth Circuit. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:28:18 GMT)
Attorney General: Grenada Officer Faces Sex Charge
Attorney General Jim Hood says a Grenada police officer has been arrested on charges of sexual battery of a minor. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:29:05 GMT)
Russia refuses autopsy for anticorruption lawyer
Russian authorities have refused to release the body of Sergei Magnitsky the lawyer who died in jail for an independent autopsy. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:04:43 GMT)
Attorney Steve Morrison to run for Columbia mayor
Columbia attorney Steve Morrison says he's joining an already crowded field of candidates for mayor of Columbia. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:42:46 GMT)
Former Holland attorney accused of sex assault, misconduct, is released on bond
OTTAWA COUNTY -- Former deputy Holland City Attorney Carl Gabrielse was charged today with third-degree criminal sexual conduct and misconduct in public office for an alleged sexual encounter with a woman accused of drunken driving. Courtesy PhotoCarl Gabrielse Gabrielse turned... (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:10:41 GMT)
State attorney general sues Rockford contractor
Attorney General Lisa Madigan today filed a lawsuit in Winnebago County Circuit Court alleging that a Rockford contractor agrreed to remove or install fences but failed to complete the projects, or performed them in a substandard manner. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:16:15 GMT)
State's Attorney To Fire Guards Over Maday Escape
The Cook County the State's Attorney's office has moved to fire the two investigators blamed for the escape of prisoner Robert Maday. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:28:37 GMT)
Polanski's lawyer says director's family suffering
The lawyer for director Roman Polanski says his wife and two children are bearing the brunt of his Swiss imprisonment and that he has proposed "very significant" bail money, house arrest and other assurances to find freedom. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:12 GMT)
Bridgeport zoning panel gets new lawyer
BRIDGEPORT -- As the three-year process of rewriting the city's zoning regulations and zoning map wraps up, a Stamford lawyer has been hired to serve as legal counsel for the Planning and Zoning (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:08:22 GMT)
Assembly members react to city attorney's findings
Anchorage's Municipal Attorney says former Mayor Mark Begich failed to let the assembly know in a timely manner that the city was facing a big budget shortfall in 2008 and 2009. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:20:07 GMT)
Russian Prosecutors Reject Autopsy for Lawyer, Hermitage Says
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Russian prosecutors rejected a request for an independent autopsy of Sergei Magnitsky , a 37- year-old lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management who died in a Moscow prison this week, the company said. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:42:17 GMT)
Polanski's lawyer says director's family suffering
The wife and two children of Roman Polanski are bearing the brunt of the director's imprisonment in Switzerland as he awaits a decision on his extradition, his lawyer said in an interview to be published Friday. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:22 GMT)
UN tribunal picks London lawyer for Karadzic
The UN war crimes tribunal on Thursday appointed a London lawyer to represent Radovan Karadzic during his genocide trial, a legal adviser to the Bosnian Serb wartime leader said. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:37 GMT)
US Attorney Announces Indictments
United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced the federal Grand Jury for the District of Nebraska has returned a number of unsealed indictments. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:58:02 GMT)
NY ex-lawyer surrenders to serve prison term
Promising "you haven't seen the last of me," a 70-year-old disbarred lawyer convicted in a terrorism case surrendered to U.S. marshals Thursday to begin serving her prison term after a New York appeals court upheld her conviction. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:51:37 GMT)
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