Attorney News Dec 2009
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Obama nominates new U.S. Attorney in N.C.
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama has nominated Thomas G. Walker, a Charlotte-based lawyer, to be the new U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina. Walker, 45, is a partner at Alston & Bird LLP, which has offices in North Carolina. He’s worked at the firm since 2003, a news release from the White House said. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:52:30 GMT)
US attorney drops lawsuit against Indy businessman
US attorney drops lawsuit to seize financial assets of Indy businessman whose offices raided (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:21:51 GMT)
Lawyer says accused Knox 'imprudent' and 'naive'
PERUGIA, Italy - A lawyer for the former boyfriend of Amanda Knox painted Knox as naive, spontaneous and imprudent as she argued Monday that both Knox and her lover were innocent in the slaying of the American's British roommate.Giulia... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:33:06 GMT)
Assistant chosen as U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney James L. Santelle on Monday to be the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the White House press office announced. If confirmed by the Senate, Santelle, would replace former U.S. Attorney Steve Biskupic, who raised the office's profile with public corruption and police misconduct cases. Biskupic left the office for ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:56:30 GMT)
Accused given a month to find lawyer
NEW?GLASGOW – A Westville man accused of impaired driving and failing a breathalyser has been given a month to find a lawyer. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:03:41 GMT)
Obama picks U.S. attorney for Michigan's eastern district
Washington -- President Barack Obama has nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade to become the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:49:39 GMT)
Assistant U.S. Attorney James Santelle nominated for U.S. Attorney in Eastern District Wisconsin, to replace Steven ...
MILWAUKEE President Barack Obama has nominated James Santelle as the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:12:58 GMT)
Algerian transferred from Guantanamo to France: lawyer
An Algerian detainee, Saber Lahmar, was transferred from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to French territory, his lawyer said here. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:13:24 GMT)
'Iqbal' Derails Tubercular Attorney's Privacy Complaint
Attorney Andrew Speaker, who made news when he took a trans-Atlantic flight while infected with a rare strain of tuberculosis, probably lost his bid to hold the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention liable for federal privacy act violations based on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, which changed the standard for dismissal on the eve of his filing. According to a Georgia federal judge's ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:17:21 GMT)
Murdered Ex-Wife's Divorce Attorney Describes Burlingame Shooting Suspect As A Monster
The divorce attorney for a murdered woman is describing the shooting suspect as a monster. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:25:25 GMT)
McQuade is nominated for U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama nominated Barbara McQuade to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan on Monday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:31:40 GMT)
Algerian transferred from Guantanamo to France: lawyer
WASHINGTON -An Algerian detainee, Saber Lahmar, was transferred from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to French territory, his lawyer said here. Read more... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:35:10 GMT)
U.S. attorney for eastern Michigan named
Washington -- President Barack Obama has nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade to become the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:04:49 GMT)
'Iqbal' Derails Tubercular Attorney's Privacy Complaint
Attorney Andrew Speaker, who made news when he took a trans-Atlantic flight while infected with a rare strain of tuberculosis, probably lost his bid to hold the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention liable for federal privacy act violations based on recent U.S. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:02:41 GMT)
Lawyer’s Homes Seized in Fraud Case
Federal authorities are seizing two Rhode Island houses and a New York City apartment from a Florida lawyer accused of masterminding a $1 billion fraud scheme, The Associated Press reported. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:16:11 GMT)
Attorney general front-runner in GOP gubernatorial contest
In an election for governor that by historic standards is their turn to win, Republicans have a clear front-runner. Unlike the five-man Democratic governor field, which polls show is bunched together, Republican Attorney General Tom Corbett has sprinted (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:30:05 GMT)
Former attorney pleads not guilty to grand theft
A former attorney who earlier this year was suspended indefinitely from practicing law pleaded not guilty in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to a charge of grand theft. Gerald Baker, 59, of Swanton is accused of stealing more than $30,000 that had been entrusted to him as an insurance settlement for a client. He faces up to 1½ years in prison. Mr. Baker’s license was suspended after the Toledo ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:16:28 GMT)
Defence lawyer challenges evidence as closing arguments start for US student Knox
PERUGIA, Italy - A defence lawyer for Amanda Knox, accused in the 2007 slaying of her British roommate in Italy, argued Tuesday that evidence in the case isn't sufficient to convict the American exchange student. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:05:00 GMT)
President Names New WI U-S Attorney
President Barack Obama has nominated James Santelle as the next U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:22:53 GMT)
'I was called terrorist's lawyer, a liar'
Abbas Kazmi, who was sacked as the lawyer of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab by a special court hearing the Mumbai terror attack trial, on Tuesday alleged that he had to face humiliation at the hands of the Prosecution."I was called a terrorist's lawyer in the court. I was called Abu Abbas and it was said that Pakistan was going to reward me. Finally, I was called a liar," Kazmi told reporters a ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:48:57 GMT)
Demjanjuk's lawyer calls for trial suspension
Accused Nazi guard John Demjanjuk's lawyer called on Tuesday for his trial to be abandoned because of his client's poor health and because he was cleared by Israel in an earlier case. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:04:03 GMT)
Defence lawyer seeks to prolong 26/11 trial
Out of the 200 witnesses from four categories, surviving Lashkar-e-Tayiba gunman Ajmal Kasab's lawyer K P Pawar said he would cross-examine 69 witnesses. These witnesses include the inquest panch and the injured witnesses from Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Cama hospital. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:18:46 GMT)
Fininvest to Draft Bank Guarantee for Disputed Fine, Lawyer Says
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Fininvest SpA will set up a bank guarantee for 750 million euros ($1.1 billion) in damages the company was ordered to pay to Compagnie Industriali Riunite SpA in an October civil court ruling, Fininvest lawyer Romano Vaccarella said after a hearing today in Milan. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:26:18 GMT)
Obama nominates Raleigh man for US attorney in eastern NC
RALEIGHPresident Obama has nominated a Raleigh attorney to be the U.S. attorney for eastern North Carolina. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:45:00 GMT)
Amanda Knox's Lawyer: Not Enough Evidence to Convict
Amanda Knox's lawyer argued Tuesday there wasn't sufficient evidence to convict the U.S. exchange student in the 2007 slaying of her British roommate, saying Knox had been swept up by a "tsunami" of events that led to her arrest. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:20:25 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney For Eastern Michigan District
Barbara L. McQuade to succeed Stephen J. Murphy III as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:22:12 GMT)
Obama Chooses Walker For US Attorney In Eastern NC
President Barack Obama has nominated a Raleigh attorney to be the U.S. attorney for eastern North Carolina. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:25:15 GMT)
Algerian transferred from Guantanamo to France: lawyer
Algerian detainee Saber Lahmar was transferred from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to French territory, his lawyer said late Monday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:26:11 GMT)
Attorney for Tiger Woods' neighbors to speak out
The neighbor believed to have called 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week is sending a lawyer out to talk with the media about what he saw. Attorney Bill Sharpe is representing the family of Linda Adams, including her son Jarius, who is believed to be the 911 caller. The family are neighbors of Tiger Woods in a luxury gated community near Orlando. Sharpe said the family wants its privacy ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:00:25 GMT)
US lawyer charged in $1bn fraud
A former lawyer based in South Florida is charged with operating a $1bn investment fraud scheme. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:34:26 GMT)
Scandal suspect on the run from mafia: lawyer
The captain of regional German side SC Verl, suspended under suspicion of being involved in Europe's betting scandal, has gone into hiding through fear of mafia retribution, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:15:54 GMT)
Attorney: Knox naive like movie's 'Amelie'
PERUGIA, Italy, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- An Italian defense attorney says accused killer Amanda Knox is not a diabolical schemer but merely a naive girl like one from a romantic movie. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:19:31 GMT)
Lawyer Scott Rothstein Charged With Racketeering, Wire Fraud
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein, the Florida lawyer who turned himself over to U.S. authorities today, was charged with five counts, including racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud. Federal prosecutors will seek forfeiture of $1.2 billion in assets. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:50:16 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. Woods' injuries were "consistent with... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:14:28 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they saw no indication the golfer was beaten or driving under the influence. Attorney Bill Sharpe said Tuesday that Linda Adams and her adult sons Jarius and Jerome Adams went outside their Orlando-area home after hearing the crash. They found Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, upset about her husband's injuries ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:38:59 GMT)
Former lawyer charged in $1 billion Florida Ponzi scheme
A disbarred Florida lawyer surrendered to the FBI on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to charges he ran a complex Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of more than $1 billion. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:50:57 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) -- An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they saw no indication the golfer was beaten or driving under the influence. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:54:42 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. Woods' injuries were "consistent with a car wreck and inconsistent with him being beat up," attorney Bill Sharpe said. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:03:24 GMT)
Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein faces racketeering, conspiracy charges
Onetime prominent and flashy attorney Scott Rothstein was arrested Tuesday on federal charges accusing him of racketeering and conspiracy to commit fraud in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme he allegedly ran from his law firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:34:15 GMT)
Lawyer Scott Rothstein, Charged With Racketeering (Update1)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , the Florida lawyer who turned himself over to U.S. authorities earlier today, pleaded not guilty to five counts, including racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:35:17 GMT)
Tiger Woods' injuries from accident: neighbor's lawyer
Tiger Woods' injuries were consistent with a minor car accident, rather than from a beating, a lawyer for the neighbors who called emergency services the night of his accident said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:02:36 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:07:00 GMT)
Hillsborough's Pam Bondi running for attorney general
Assistant State Attorney Pam Bondi of Tampa has made it official – she's running for Florida attorney general. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:09:00 GMT)
Lawyer Rothstein Charged With Running Ponzi Scheme (Update2)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , a disbarred South Florida lawyer, was charged today with using his law firm to run a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:23:13 GMT)
Oddone's attorney: Slaying of bouncer not a crime
The attorney for a Farmingville man charged with killing a Southampton bar bouncer questioned the memories of witnesses Tuesday as she delivered her closing arguments in Suffolk County Court in Riverhead. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:56:02 GMT)
Ex-lawyer charged in $1.2 billion Florida Ponzi scheme
A disbarred Florida lawyer surrendered to the FBI on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to charges he bilked investors out of $1.2 billion in a Ponzi scheme that funded his luxury lifestyle and political largess. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:23:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Son's child sex admission drove dad insane
A 15-year-old Michigan boy admitted raping a 3-year-old girl, so enraging his father that the man couldn't control himself when witnesses say he forced the teen to strip, marched him to an empty lot and shot him through the head, a defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:20:13 GMT)
Lawyer Rothstein Charged in $1.2 Billion Ponzi Scheme (Update3)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , a disbarred South Florida lawyer, pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges filed today alleging he ran a $1.2 billion fraud that paid for his lifestyle and donations to Governor Charlie Crist and other politicians. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:00:13 GMT)
Fla. attorney charged in alleged Ponzi case
Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein was charged with racketeering conspiracy for allegedly victimizing clients in a $1 billion Ponzi case. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:22:00 GMT)
Attorney says Army wants evaluation to determine Fort Hood shooting suspect's mental state
FORT WORTH, Texas - An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood says the Army is ordering a mental evaluation for his client. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 03:06:52 GMT)
Attorney says US Army wants evaluation to determine Fort Hood shooting suspects mental state
FORT WORTH, Texas - The military plans a mental evaluation to determine whether the Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood knew his alleged actions were wrong and whether he's competent to stand trial, his civilian attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:23:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Nothing links Knox to murder
A lawyer for Amanda Knox -- accused in Italy of killing her roommate -- argued that the prosecution's theory doesn't fit the facts. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:25:43 GMT)
Bondi enters attorney general race
Assistant State Attorney Pam Bondi of Tampa has made it official - she's running for Florida attorney general. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Richmond’s city attorney takes Goochland post
Retiring Richmond City Attorney Norman B. Sales will take over as Goochland’s county attorney Jan. 18. The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appointment yesterday afternoon. Sales will replace Andrew R. McRoberts, who resigned from the post in May. Barbara M. Rose, a former deputy county attorney in Hanover County, is serving as interim attorney. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:08:11 GMT)
Florida Lawyer Rothstein Charged in $1.2 Billion Ponzi Scheme
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , a disbarred South Florida lawyer, pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges alleging he ran a $1.2 billion fraud that paid for his lifestyle and donations to Governor Charlie Crist and other politicians. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:38:37 GMT)
Florida Lawyer Rothstein Charged in $1.2 Billion Ponzi Scheme
Dec. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , a disbarred South Florida lawyer, pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges alleging he ran a $1.2 billion fraud that paid for his lifestyle and donations to Governor Charlie Crist and other politicians. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:45:10 GMT)
Lawyer's Alleged Fraud a Case of 'Greed Run Amok,' Says Prosecutor
Disbarred lawyer Scott Rothstein appeared in a packed Florida federal courtroom Tuesday and was accused by prosecutors of using forged judicial signatures to defraud investors as part of a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:03:02 GMT)
Fla. Attorney General targets maker of popular machine for back pain
South Florida chiropractors among those fined in related action (AP) -- The Florida Attorney General's Office has filed suit against a Tampa firm that it said made and sold more than 1,000 pricey back-pain therapy machines to physicians nationwide through "false, deceptive or misleading advertising." Most of the doctors were chiropractors. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:10:01 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Warns Of H1N1 Web Scam
Scammers have disguised a new computer virus as a link to a state vaccination H1N1 program, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:20:10 GMT)
Top Iranian economist jailed for nine years: lawyer
Leading Iranian economist Saeed Laylaz has been sentenced to nine years in prison for protesting against the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:39:35 GMT)
Former lawyer from RI sentenced to 3 1/2 years
A disbarred Cranston lawyer convicted of stealing $2.5 million from clients who were refinancing or buying homes has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:02:53 GMT)
Attorney drops lawsuits against cities for taxes
A Farmington attorney has dropped lawsuits against several Missouri cities after cutting a deal with two Republican legislative leaders who have promised to close a legal loophole that allows cities to seek extra sales taxes. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:47:04 GMT)
Attorney: Army Wants Hasan Evaluated
An attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood says the Army is ordering a mental evaluation for his client. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:10:11 GMT)
Lawyer: No link of slaying to U.S. suspect
PERUGIA, Italy, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A defense lawyer for a U.S. student accused in Italy of killing her roommate said the prosecution didn't present sufficient evidence of the woman's guilt. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:19:19 GMT)
Late Tax Attorney Escapes Final Levy Thanks to 7th Circuit
Death may have been certain for prominent Chicago tax attorney Burton Kanter, who died in 2001, but taxes are not -- following a decision Tuesday by the 7th Circuit. The unanimous opinion directed the U.S. Tax Court to find that the late lawyer did not engage in a fraudulent scheme to avoid taxes, as alleged by the Internal Revenue Service. The ruling in the 23-year-old case will wipe out about ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:30:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Amanda Knox deserves ‘her life back’
A defense lawyer for an American student accused of killing her roommate wrapped up his closing arguments, breaking down after he urged the court to give his client back her life. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:11:59 GMT)
Brigitte could face release: lawyer
Australia's most notorious terrorist Willie Brigitte could come up for early release next year, his lawyer says. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:09:11 GMT)
Resentencing Date Set For Imprisoned Ex-NY Lawyer
The resentencing of a former civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case has been scheduled for April 22. The sentencing date for Lynne Stewart was set Wednesday by federal Judge John Koeltl after an appeals court said he should consider whether she committed perjury when she testified at her trial. Stewart's lawyer, Joshua Dratel, said outside court that he plans to appeal her conviction ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:10:01 GMT)
Attorney makes emotional plea to 'give Amanda her life back'
In an impassioned plea that brought her family and others to tears, Amanda Knox's criminal defense attorney Wednesday pleaded with an Italian jury for the 22-year-old Seattle woman's freedom. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:50:31 GMT)
Perdue picks Greensboro lawyer for Board of Transportation
Gov. Bev Perdue has picked Greensboro lawyer Michael S. Fox to succeed J. Douglas Galyon in the Division 7 seat on the state Board of Transportation. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:01:46 GMT)
Attorney says woman who claims doctor forced her to have abortion also wants criminal charges filed against him
FLINT — A Fenton woman who claims a Flint doctor held her down and forced her to have an abortion plans to file a criminal complaint against him Thursday, according to her attorney. Tom Pabst, attorney for Caitlin Bruce, 20,... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:08:44 GMT)
Akron attorney reinstated, is on probation for year
Akron attorney reinstated, is on probation for year (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:17:51 GMT)
Knox lawyer sobs during emotional plea
A defense lawyer for Amanda Knox made an impassioned plea to the jury Wednesday as the high-profile case neared its conclusion. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:21:40 GMT)
Nebraska attorney general lauds merger agreement
A deal between the Justice Department and a medical-waste company seeking to buy a smaller rival will ensure the industry remains competitive and costs stay low in Nebraska, the state's attorney general said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:33:49 GMT)
New Mass. US Attorney focuses on financial fraud
The new U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts says she wants to beef up prosecution of financial fraud cases to prevent the kind of disaster caused by disgraced financier Bernard... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:01:18 GMT)
Nebraska attorney general lauds merger agreement
Associated Press - December 2, 2009 3:55 PM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Nebraska's attorney general has lauded an agreement that allows a medical waste services company to merge with a smaller rival... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:08:37 GMT)
Slaying accused Knox's lawyer breaks down in court
PERUGIA, Italy - A defence lawyer for an American student accused of killing her British roommate broke down after urging the court to give his client back her life. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:11:43 GMT)
Nebraska attorney general lauds merger agreement
A deal between the Justice Department and a medical-waste company seeking to buy a smaller rival will ensure the industry remains competitive and costs stay low in Nebraska, the state's attorney general said Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Justice along... United States Department of Justice - Attorney general - Nebraska - United States - Law (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:15:29 GMT)
New Mass. US attorney focuses on financial fraud
The new U.S. attorney for Massachusetts pledged Wednesday to step up prosecution of financial fraud cases in an effort to prevent the kind of disaster caused by disgraced financier Bernard Madoff. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:48:23 GMT)
Aristotle names News Corp. lawyer to board
Aristotle International Inc., which has criticized online hangout MySpace.com for its policies on sexual predators, said Wednesday that the top lawyer for MySpace's parent company, News Corp., is joining its board of directors. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:59:47 GMT)
Terror lawyer Lynne Stewart may undergo surgery on taxpayers' dime
Even a conviction for aiding terrorism has its upside -- free health care behind bars. Disbarred civil-rights lawyer Lynne Stewart could undergo surgery on the taxpayers' dime while she awaits re-sentencing for helping imprisoned "blind sheik" Omar A... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:42:13 GMT)
Finish inquiries before replacing U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney George E.B. Holding of North Carolina's Eastern District understands the laws of politics about as well as the law of gravity. A Republican, he knows what's coming - that the White House will replace him before long with a Democrat. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:47:01 GMT)
Attorney Says DNA Sought from Yale Suspect Fiancee
An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale lab technician charged with killing a graduate student (pictured) says he's been told authorities are seeking a sample of her DNA and doesn't know why. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:11:13 GMT)
Robert Berke dies at 61; activist lawyer
He was known for battling government injustice, especially in defense of poor clients and victims of police misconduct. Robert Berke, an activist lawyer known for battling government injustice, particularly in defense of poor clients and victims of police misconduct, died Saturday at St. John's Health Center in Santa Monica after a sudden illness. He was 61. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 02:50:05 GMT)
Prince George's state's attorney weighs congressional bid
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey said Wednesday that he has decided not to run for county executive and is forming an exploratory committee to look at challenging Rep. Donna F. Edwards in the Democratic primary next year. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:20:08 GMT)
Attorney says DNA sought from Yale suspect fiancee
An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale University lab technician charged with killing a graduate student said Wednesday he's been told authorities are seeking a sample of her DNA. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:53 GMT)
Attorney says DNA sought from Yale suspect fiancee
HARTFORD -- An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale lab technician charged with killing a graduate student said Wednesday he's been told authorities are seeking a sample of her DNA. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:37:55 GMT)
City Hall Looking Into District Attorney’s Office Accounts
The Bloomberg administration said the Manhattan district attorney’s office has secretly maintained accounts outside of the financial review process. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:53:20 GMT)
KCK lawyer is man who could be king — in Nigeria
Adebayo Ogunmeno is a lawyer in Kansas City, Kan., but he is considering a second career: being a king. Ogunmeno, 54, is a prince in the Yoruba tribe in southwest Nigeria, and when the time comes, says he thinks he has a good chance to ascend to the throne. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:09:47 GMT)
Police beat suspect to death, lawyer says
The lawyer for the family of the Worcester man who died in police custody last week believes state troopers "beat him to death" and expects to meet with Essex District... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:17:55 GMT)
Targeting financial fraud is high on agenda of new US attorney
Newly appointed US Attorney Carmen Ortiz said yesterday that she plans to increase the office’s focus on financial fraud to protect people and businesses from the kind of widespread financial ruin inflicted by convicted financier Bernard Madoff. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:32:56 GMT)
U.S. attorney pick known for efficiency
If productivity is a problem, Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who juggles an impressive array of personal and professional duties and was nominated for the post Monday by President Barack Obama, might lead by example in getting it resolved. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:07:39 GMT)
U.S. attorney defends dropping radical cleric's case in 2002
A federal arrest warrant issued in Colorado for radical Islamic cleric Anwar al-Awlaki was withdrawn in 2002 because prosecutors ultimately lacked evidence that he had committed a crime, U.S. Attorney Dave Gaouette said Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:36:12 GMT)
Karadzic to challenge court apppointed lawyer
Radovan Karadzic will challenge the appointment of a lawyer to represent him at his war crimes trial, his spokesman says. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:37:03 GMT)
Prosecutors suggest judge toss defense lawyer in SIUE threat case
EDWARDSVILLE — The court fight over whether a former SIUE student threatened a "murderous rampage" has detoured into a skirmish over whether a lawyer misrepresented the key evidence. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:26:25 GMT)
Karadzic challenges appointment of defense lawyer
Radovan Karadzic will challenge the decision by war crimes judges to appoint him a defense lawyer in a trial in which the former Bosnian Serb leader is representing himself, his legal adviser said on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:25:02 GMT)
Attorney says DNA sought from Yale suspect fiancee
HARTFORD, Conn. -- An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale University lab technician charged with killing a graduate student said Wednesday he's been told authorities are seeking a sample of her DNA. Robert Berke, attorney for Jennifer Hramadka, told The... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:10:07 GMT)
Kansas lawyer could be a Nigerian king
Adebayo Ogunmeno is a lawyer in Kansas City, Kan., but he is considering a second career: being a king. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:27:21 GMT)
Attorney says DNA sought from Yale suspect's fiancee
HARTFORD, Conn. - An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale University lab technician charged with killing a graduate student said Wednesday he's been told authorities are... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:28:47 GMT)
DNR refers 4 water cases to attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri's Department of Natural Resources and Clean Water Commission have referred four groups to the attorney general for violating clean water laws. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:43:48 GMT)
Lawyer for woman who denied Woods affair to discuss allegations
A woman who denied having an affair with Tiger Woods will hold a news conference with her lawyer Thursday, a day after the golfer apologized for his "transgressions." (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:57:02 GMT)
Sex murder lawyer begs jury for student
A defence lawyer for a US student accused of killing her British room-mate in a sexual misadventure broke down after urging the court to give his client back her life. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:02:06 GMT)
Uchitel lawyer cancels press conference
A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Attorney Gloria Allred says the news conference has been canceled due to what she terms unforeseen circumstances. Allred tells The Associated Press in a brief telephone interview that there will be no further statements on the matter. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:11:27 GMT)
Ex-Dresdner Lawyer Joins Bankers in Legal Battle Over Bonuses
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- A former Dresdner Kleinwort lawyer sued the investment bank over an unpaid bonus, joining more than a hundred bankers that have filed suits claiming unpaid compensation. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:25:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Lawrence ed chief not interested in buyout
A lawyer for suspended Lawrence Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy said the educator isn't interested in taking a buyout. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:32:33 GMT)
Petters' attorney plans to appeal fraud conviction
The attorney for convicted Minnesota businessman Tom Petters says their fight is "far from over" and they plan to appeal. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:47:35 GMT)
U.S. deputy attorney general Ogden stepping down
U.S. Deputy Attorney General David Ogden, who worked on issues such as closing the Guantanamo Bay prison and fighting financial crime, said on Thursday he will step down in February after spending less than a year on the job. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:49:00 GMT)
Uchitel lawyer cancels press conference
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:54:42 GMT)
Kansas City Lawyer Could Be King in Nigeria
Adebayo Ogunmeno is a criminal defense and plaintiff lawyer in Kansas City, Kan., but he is considering a second career: being a king. Ogunmeno, 54, is a prince in the Yoruba tribe in southwest Nigeria, and when the time comes, says he thinks he has a good chance to ascend to the throne. If his plans pan out, it would be an abrupt return to a traditional Yoruba upbringing that he left 26 years ... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:45:40 GMT)
Texas Pledge of Allegiance defended by Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit defending the constitutionality of the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:17:23 GMT)
Attorney Nomination Raises Concerns About Course of Edwards Probe
North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan is in a jam as she decides whether to hold up President Obama's nominee for U.S. attorney over concerns that the current prosecutor, a Republican, won't have time to finish his investigation into two prominent Democrats, former Sen. John Edwards and former Gov. Mike Easley. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:20:03 GMT)
Lawyer allegedly contributed Ponzi funds
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The Florida lawyer arrested on racketeering and fraud charges donated to political campaigns with funds from a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme, prosecutors alleged. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:51:00 GMT)
Sivarak seeks new lawyer
The mother of the Thai engineer being held in Cambodia on spying charges is seeking a change of lawyer for her son. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:17:23 GMT)
Attorney-General rejects bullying accusations
The Legislative Council has heard allegations of bullying levelled against Attorney-General Michael Atkinson over the proposed Woodville land swap. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:25:25 GMT)
NEW: Committee clears 'Sandy' Coats for US Attorney
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved Sanford "Sandy" Coats to be U.S. attorney for the western district of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City.The Oklahomans' Washington bureau reports committee members took the action Thursday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 21:32:34 GMT)
A Lawyer And A Cad, Ill-Met By 'Moonlight'
When her husband (Timothy Hutton) spoils a romantic weekend by announcing that he's leaving her for a younger woman, a New York lawyer (Meg Ryan) decides to hold the cad hostage. Then the burglars arrive. Critic Jeannette Catsoulis says this misshapen hybrid of romantic comedy and home-invasion nightmare is a tone-deaf exploration of marital dysfunction, unbearable to watch and excruciating to ... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:59:46 GMT)
Attorney general to conduct criminal probe into Dunkard fish kill
The Pennsylvania attorney general has been asked to conduct a criminal investigation of the massive fish kill on 43 miles of Dunkard Creek, near the Pennsylvania-West Virginia border. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:19:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Justice demands not-guilty verdict
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The lawyer for a man charged in an Indianapolis mass murder of seven people, including three children, said justice demanded a not-guilty verdict from jurors. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:33:59 GMT)
Qld's Attorney-General says Bligh's position is safe
Queensland Attorney General Cameron Dick says Labor's support for Anna Bligh is rock solid. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 01:05:54 GMT)
Uchitel lawyer cancels news conference
A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Blagojevich would take 5th in casino suit
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich would claim his 5th Amendment right against self incrimination if asked to testify in a civil lawsuit spurred by his federal corruption indictment, his lawyer says. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:50:03 GMT)
Disbarment Looms for First Attorney Convicted Under N.J. Anti-Runner Law
Irwin Seligsohn, the first New Jersey lawyer to be convicted for using runners to bring in personal injury cases, seems certain to be disbarred. Seligsohn, now out of prison and on probation, was a no-show this week at a disciplinary hearing before the state Supreme Court, in which the Office of Attorney Ethics is seeking his permanent ouster from law practice. After pleading guilty to several ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:30:40 GMT)
Pa. Attorney Identified in Judicial Corruption Case
Attorney Harry V. Cardoni, the managing member of Cardoni & Associates in Kingston, Pa., has been identified by sources and court documents as the person who provided Luzerne County Judge Michael T. Toole with "things of value," including free use of a New Jersey beach house, while continuing to litigate cases before the judge. On Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Toole had entered ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:31:10 GMT)
Lawyer, client confrontation turns violent on East End
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A Charleston lawyer beat his client with a baseball bat on the East End Wednesday afternoon after the client allegedly broke into his house. A witness described lawyer Joshua Robinson chasing David Lee Gump II along the 1500 ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:49:08 GMT)
Attorney: Hopkinton businesses can bear sewage plant costs
Town Attorney Ray Miyares has determined South Street businesses can be charged for a proposed sewage plant, removing a potential barrier to construction and this month's special Town Meeting funding vote. PDF: Projected costs for Milford sewage connection and Fruit Street treatment plant (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:29:42 GMT)
Mob rat Henry Hill, immortalized in 'Goodfellas,' writes letter on behalf of lawyer Robert Simels
Notorious Mob rat rat Henry Hill says his former lawyer isn't such a bad fella. Hill, who was immortalized in the film "Goodfellas," wrote a letter to a federal judge seeking mercy for disgraced lawyer Robert Simels. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
Obituary: Attorney Gus Skarakis fought for consumers and underdogs
Gus Skarakis, who championed the underdog as a volunteer attorney for low-income clients and as chief counsel for the state Department of Consumer Affairs, died Sunday of complications from cancer. He was 79. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 06:32:30 GMT)
Nominee for U.S. attorney post in OKC passes Senate
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved Sanford C. Coats to be the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, which is based in Oklahoma City. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 08:44:28 GMT)
Iranian arms dealer is harmless, his attorney says
The same day that federal prosecutors unsealed their case against an Iranian who admitted to illegally trying to buy sensitive military equipment, his Delaware attorney filed court papers painting a very different picture. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:00:51 GMT)
Fla. Attorney's 20 Main Creditors Total $1.2 Billion
The 20 largest creditors in the fraud case of disbarred Florida attorney Scott Rothstein's defunct firm have filed nearly $1.2 billion in claims. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:23:49 GMT)
Lawyer: DOT can't borrow to finish I-485
A Charlotte-based lawyer hired by State Treasurer Janet Cowell's office concluded that the state Department of Transportation doesn't have authority to go into debt on its plan to complete I-485 around Charlotte. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:24:17 GMT)
Karadzic files motion to remove appointed lawyer
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic filed a motion on Friday to replace a lawyer appointed to him by a war crimes tribunal, saying he wanted to work with someone who shared his "heritage and language." (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:28:39 GMT)
RI ex-lawyer's request for early release rejected
A federal judge has rejected a request by disbarred Providence lawyer John Cicilline (sis-ill-EE'-nee) to get out of prison early. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:08:16 GMT)
RI ex-lawyer's request for early release rejected
BOSTON - A federal judge has rejected a request by disbarred Providence lawyer John Cicilline to get out of prison early. Cicilline, the brother of Providence Mayor David... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:13:37 GMT)
Federal grand jury indicts local attorney
NORFOLK -- A federal grand jury has indicted a 79-year-old attorney from Williamsburg over allegations he made false declarations in a bankruptcy case and a false oath in a bankruptcy proceeding. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:45:45 GMT)
Sanchez: Obama party crashers better 'lawyer up'
Rep. Loretta Sanchez was on the Today Show this morning and said Michaele and Tareq Salahi, the Virginia couple that crashed the White House State Dinner last week , had better “lawyer up” because it’s entirely possible that law enforcement... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:20:01 GMT)
Karadzic rejects British lawyer
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic rejects his court-imposed lawyer at his Hague war crimes tribunal. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:52:45 GMT)
Iraqi lawyer defending ex-soldier fails in bid to visit client's UK family
An Iraqi lawyer due to defend the first British man to face a murder trial in the country cannot get a visa to visit his client’s family in the UK. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:40:42 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing -- she made a deal with the Woods camp. Lisa Bloom is Allred's daughter and a legal analyst for CBS. She said Friday on "The Early Show" that she worked with her mom for nine years and has never known... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:12:02 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing — she made a deal with the Woods camp. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:20:05 GMT)
Sivarak's lawyer voids bail request
The new lawyer for the Thai engineer detained in Cambodia yesterday withdrew the bail request for his client only hours before the court's decision on the request, raising doubts about the reason for the move. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:32:09 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
NEW YORK -- The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing - she (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:46:00 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing _ she made a deal with the Woods camp. Lisa Bloom is Allred's daughter and a... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:50:07 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Tiger must've paid Uchitel
• Tiger must have struck a deal with Rachel Uchitel , says a legal analyst who just happens to be the daughter of Gloria Allred, Uchitel's attorney. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:53:59 GMT)
Steve Nunn's attorney says he might withdraw
LEXINGTON, Ky. — An attorney representing former state Rep. Steve Nunn on a murder charge told a Fayette circuit judge Friday that he would have to withdraw from the case if the court doesn't release his payment from an escrow account. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:04:06 GMT)
Earl Jones to face more charges: lawyer
A lawyer representing alleged fraudster Earl Jones says more criminal charges are in the offing against his client. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:07:07 GMT)
Surprise official withdraws candidacy for Scottsdale attorney job
Surprise's Michael Bailey will not be the next Scottsdale city attorney. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:09:35 GMT)
New Black Panther leader defends attorney general
The U.S. Justice Department made the right call in dismissing a voter intimidation lawsuit against the New Black Panther Party and recent questions about that ruling are a "political witch hunt" to discredit Attorney General Eric Holder, the party's leader said this week. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:30:53 GMT)
Ex-Wildcat gets new attorney, pleads not guilty in alleged UK ticket scam
The attorney for a former University of Kentucky men's basketball player accused of running a t (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:09:00 GMT)
Lawyer Says Ex-Rep. Ramaley Did Nothing Wrong
Former Rep. Sean Ramaley was an aspiring legislator eager to learn the ropes when he accepted a job as an assistant to House Democratic Whip Mike Veon in July 2004, Ramaley's lawyer told jurors Friday as testimony opened in the first trial in Pennsylvania's legislative corruption scandal. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:07:09 GMT)
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