Attorney News Dec 2009
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Supreme Court Rejects Early Appeals of Attorney-Client Privilege Determinations
Federal court orders requiring litigants to disclose information that they believe is protected by the attorney-client privilege do not qualify for immediate appeal, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. In her first opinion since joining the Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote that permitting successive, piecemeal appeals of all adverse attorney-client privilege rulings "would unduly delay the ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:03:01 GMT)
I Never Took N60m under False Pretence, Says Lawyer
A Lagos lawyer, Barrister Moses Oddiri has denied an allegation that he collected N60 million from incarcerated General Ishaya Bamaiyi under false pretence, as reported in the media. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:15:56 GMT)
Massachusetts attorney general wins primary to compete for Kennedy's Senate seat
BOSTON - Attorney General Martha Coakley took a big step toward becoming the first female U.S. senator from Massachusetts by winning a four-way race for the Democratic nomination to fill the late Edward M. Kennedy's Senate seat. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:26:00 GMT)
Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Nu U Medspa
The Illinois Attorney General has charged a chain of so-called med spas with consumer fraud. The action is a result of disclosures by CBS 2 Investigators about medical and financial abuses at the Nu U Medspa. Now Pam Zekman reports the Attorney General wants to shut them down. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:39:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Treasurer contrite after embezzlement
The man accused of embezzling from the Mill Creek Homeowners Association, Kevin Thomas O’Connor, is contrite, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:57:25 GMT)
Lawyer says police want Chinese dissident indicted
The lawyer for a prominent Chinese dissident detained for a year without charge says police have finally presented their case against Liu Xiaobo to prosecutors. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:34:00 GMT)
Lawyer says police want Chinese dissident indicted
Police have finally presented a case against prominent dissident Liu Xiaobo, who has been jailed for a year without charge after helping produce a high-profile manifesto calling for more civil rights in China, a lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:41:31 GMT)
Top China dissident faces subversion charge: lawyer
Chinese police have recommended prosecutors formally charge top dissident Liu Xiaobo with inciting subversion, his lawyer told AFP on Wednesday, as Liu marked a year in detention without an indictment. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 07:46:47 GMT)
Supreme Court Rejects Early Appeals of Attorney-Client Privilege Determinations
Federal court orders requiring litigants to disclose information that they believe is protected by the attorney-client privilege do not qualify for immediate appeal, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:02:49 GMT)
Gate-crashers won't testify, lawyer says
The White House gate- crashers will refuse to testify if they are subpoenaed to appear on Capitol Hill, their lawyer said Tuesday. The House Homeland Security Committee plans to vote today to subpoena reality-TV hopefuls Michaele and Tareq Salahi to testify about the Nov. 24 incident. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:24:42 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Fatally Shot In His Driveway
A prominent attorney died Tuesday after he was shot in the head outside his California home. Jeffrey Tidus was shot Monday around 8:30 p.m. as he was fetching a laptop from his car. His wife heard a single gunshot ring out and rushed outside to find him lying in the driveway behind his blue Toyota Prius, sheriff's homicide Lt. Dave Dolson said. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:35:31 GMT)
Attorney-General defends DNA testing
Victoria's Attorney-General, Rob Hulls, has defended the state's DNA testing systems after all court cases involving DNA evidence were suspended. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:45:53 GMT)
CNN - 'Crashers' Won't Testify If Subpoenaed, Lawyer Says
The Pair Who Slipped Through Security And Greeted President Obama At His State Dinner Will Invoke The Fifth Amendment If Subpoenaed, Their Lawyer Said. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:49:40 GMT)
Lawyer, commissioner in runoff for mayor
BIRMINGHAM -- An Ivy League lawyer and a county commissioner will meet in a runoff to replace ousted Birmingham mayor Larry Lang- ford. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:05:27 GMT)
Cobourg coaches' rights trampled: Lawyer
The lawyer representing three Cobourg men charged in a weekend ruckus at a bar in a New York State hotel says Erie County Sheriff deputies violated his clients' rights. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 10:53:06 GMT)
Attorney: New suspect surfaces in killing of girl
The attorney for a "person of interest" in the slaying of a pregnant 15-year-old says police have a new suspect in her murder. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:32:33 GMT)
Prominent LA attorney fatally shot at his home
A prominent attorney died Tuesday after he was shot in the head outside his California home. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:28:27 GMT)
Prominent LA attorney fatally shot at his home
A prominent attorney died Tuesday after he was shot in the head outside his California home. Jeffrey Tidus was shot Monday around 8:30 p.m. as he was fetching a laptop from his car. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:28:27 GMT)
Detectives try to determine whether shooting death of prominent L.A. attorney was homicide or suicide
L.A. County sheriff's detectives said they are still trying to determine whether a prominent Los Angeles attorney found fatally shot in the driveway of his Rolling Hills Estates home was the victim of a homicide or committed suicide. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:03:18 GMT)
Widow's evidence 'toxic' - lawyer
The evidence from a woman who saw her husband hacked to death is filled with "fatal weaknesses", a defence lawyer says. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:38:15 GMT)
Attorney seeks Fountain Hills council seat
Fountain Hills' attorney Tait Elkie is the fifth candidate to file papers to be in the March 9 election for Fountain Hills Town Council. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:10:02 GMT)
Parking funds approved for district attorney staff
While local government agencies across the region are cutting back services because of tight budgets, District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has sought and received permission from county supervisors to spend approximately $322,000 a year on covered parking spaces for up to 130 cars driven by her staff. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:40:01 GMT)
Scottsdale names new city attorney after predecessor fired
Four months after predecessor fired, Bruce Washburn chosen as city attorney. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:54:22 GMT)
Exoneree sues Innocence Project of Texas lawyer
Associated Press - December 9, 2009 1:15 PM ET DALLAS (AP) - A DNA exoneree unhappy with a $1 million attorney's fee is accusing his ex-lawyer of participating in an illegal kickback scheme... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:31:09 GMT)
Cioffi’s Lawyer Says SEC ‘Not Likely’ to Settle Suit (Update2)
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Bear Stearns Cos. hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi said the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wasn’t likely to drop or settle its suit after Cioffi and co-defendant Matthew Tannin were acquitted last month. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:18:34 GMT)
EBay Lawyer Says Confidential Craigslist Data Used (Update3)
Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) -- An EBay Inc. lawyer said confidential information the online-auction company gleaned from its part ownership of Craigslist Inc. was used to help start up a competing classified-advertising Web site. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:25:57 GMT)
Practical holiday gifts from a lawyer’s perspective
Leave it to the lawyer to take all the fun out of life.As it stands, my family already walks on egg shells because I fear every product has a defect, every agreement has a hidden bombshell, and every relationship has the potential for heartache. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:44:50 GMT)
'Caffeine psychosis' may have affected driver, lawyer says - Wed, 09 Dec 2009 PST
The Idaho motorist accused of striking down two pedestrians on the Washington State University campus may be suffering from “caffeine psychosis,” his lawyer said. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:57:28 GMT)
Police Eye Conflicting Clues In Attorney's Death
Investigators on Wednesday were trying to determine if a prominent Los Angeles attorney found shot in the head outside his suburban home had been slain or committed suicide. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:18:41 GMT)
Alabama's Troy King now nation's highest-paid attorney general
The former No. 1, California Attorney General Jerry Brown, took a pay cut that moved King into first place. Brown dropped from slightly more than $184,000 to $151,000 on Monday. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:37:50 GMT)
Alabama's King now highest paid attorney general
Alabama is neither the richest nor the biggest state in the U.S., but it now has the highest paid state attorney general. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:19:48 GMT)
Lawyer: Cioffi Expects To Go To Trial If SEC Case Not Dropped
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A lawyer for former Bear Stearns fund manager Ralph Cioffi said he expects to go to trial if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission doesn't drop a civil lawsuit against his client. (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:48:38 GMT)
Attorney General Richard Cordray funnels $1 million for foreclosure prevention counseling
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is funneling $1 million to programs aimed at preventing foreclosures around the state at a time when local agencies face a shortage of dollars even as the housing crisis worsens. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:17:16 GMT)
Portland city attorney asks juvenile judge to release police reports of beanbag shooting
Deputy City Attorney David Woboril tells the court there's been public debate about the force used on Nov. 14, significant public interest in the officers' decision-making, and criticism of the city "from many quarters" for not releasing the reports already. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:55:56 GMT)
Attorney general backs New Orleans Police Department on missing evidence money
The state attorney general has ruled that money missing from the New Orleans Police Department's evidence room was not public property and Superintendent Warren Riley was not required to report the loss to the legislative auditor. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:02:39 GMT)
Police eye clues in death of prominent LA lawyer
The death of a prominent Los Angeles lawyer found in his driveway with a gunshot wound to the head has baffled investigators who tried to determine Wednesday if the killing was a murder. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:54:59 GMT)
Haneef lawyer wins human rights medal
The lawyer who represented Dr Mohamed Haneef after his arrest by the Australian Federal Police has been awarded the Human Rights Medal for 2009. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:05:22 GMT)
Counsel for eBay Endures Fiery Cross-Examination by Craigslist Lawyer
In the court battle between Internet titans eBay and Craigslist, the tables were turned Wednesday as the lead lawyer for Craigslist attempted to effectively put eBay on trial with a withering cross-examination of an eBay in-house lawyer. And eyebrows were raised when a top eBay executive testified he considered it tantamount to "extortion" when Craigslist's two founders demanded that they be ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:17:43 GMT)
Barclays, Boies Schiller Blow Open Attorney-Client Privilege in Lehman Case
The attorney-client privilege issue at the heart of the dispute between Barclays and Lehman Brothers got a whole lot bigger Wednesday, when the Boies, Schiller & Flexner team representing Barclays filed papers requesting access to privileged documents from as many as three additional Am Law 100 firms. This is the latest -- and probably the biggest -- power play in the dispute over the ... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:18:24 GMT)
Police eye clues in death of prominent LA lawyer
LOS ANGELES -- The death of a prominent Los Angeles lawyer found in his driveway with a gunshot wound to the head has baffled investigators who tried to determine Wednesday if the killing was a murde... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:39:13 GMT)
Noted Saratoga Springs attorney dies at office
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Saratoga Springs attorney Mark Major died of an apparent heart attack at his law offices, officials said. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:05:04 GMT)
Mystery deepens as no weapon is found by L.A. attorney's body
Sheriff's detectives say a coroner's autopsy should give them a better idea if the man was killed or took his own life outside his Rolling Hills Estates home. The investigation into the fatal shooting of a prominent Los Angeles attorney outside his Rolling Hills Estates home took a new twist Wednesday as Los Angeles County sheriff's detectives said they did not find a weapon at the scene. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:08:24 GMT)
DeWeese has met with investigators, his attorney says
Democratic Whip William DeWeese has met at least three times with prosecutors and agents from Attorney General Tom Corbett's office during the past week, DeWeese's lawyer, Walter Cohen, said Wednesday night in a statement. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:12:33 GMT)
Attorney suspended over clients' sex allegations
St. Clair Shores -- The Attorney Discipline Board has suspended an 83-year-old attorney after he allegedly asked his female clients to work off their legal fees by performing sex acts on his "couch of restitution." (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 06:16:12 GMT)
Counsel for eBay Endures Fiery Cross-Examination by Craigslist Lawyer
In the court battle between Internet titans eBay and Craigslist, the tables were turned Wednesday as the lead lawyer for Craigslist attempted to effectively put eBay on trial with a withering cross-examination of an eBay in-house lawyer. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:02:44 GMT)
Barclays, Boies Schiller Blow Open Attorney-Client Privilege in Lehman Case
The attorney-client privilege issue at the heart of the dispute between Barclays and Lehman Brothers got a whole lot bigger Wednesday, when the Boies, Schiller & Flexner team representing Barclays filed papers requesting access to privileged documents from as many as three additional Am Law 100 firms. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:02:44 GMT)
Attorney general inspects 9/11 trial security
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder made an unannounced visit Wednesday to a Manhattan courthouse to inspect security for the trial of professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:14:54 GMT)
LAWYER ADMONISHED FOR UNDERSTATING GRAVITY OF OFFENCE
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- A lawyer's understating the gravity of offence in trying to get lower bail for his client only earned the ire of Sessions Court judge Amadi Hussin today. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:18:07 GMT)
Lawyer says he has proof of restitution by ex-Salinas councilman
The lawyer for former Salinas City Councilman Ralph Portuondo says he will present proof next month that his client has made restitution payments that exceed the amount that he was ordered to pay almost a decade ago to satisfy the terms of his probation. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:38:00 GMT)
Top security for Kasab's new lawyer
K P Pawar, the new lawyer of Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab, has been provided a 'Z' level security cover, police said on Thursday. This is a high-level security cover generally provided to lawyers, prosecutors and judges who hear anti-terror cases. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:29:24 GMT)
Lawyer turned Imbestigador!
A lawyer faces his impostor who has been using his name as signatory in a notary public for car insurance. He investigated the matter himself, heeding the program's call to action for its avid viewers, Imbestigador Ka Rin ! (Episode on November 7, 2009) (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:20:20 GMT)
NH woman facing charges she stole $80k from lawyer
A Rochester woman is facing charges she stole about $80,000 from the Portsmouth lawyer she was working for. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:17:49 GMT)
New attorney for N.C. man charged in girl's slaying
FAYETTEVILLE (AP) — A judge has appointed a new attorney for the North Carolina man charged with slaying a 5-year-old girl. Multiple media outlets report that a capital public defender was appointed Wednesday for 29-year-old Mario McNeill after his attorney withdrew from the case. McNeill is charged with murder, rape and kidnapping in the death of Shaniya Davis. read more (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:26:34 GMT)
Parsippany attorney: Town acted lawfully in selection of insurance carrier
Parsippany municipal attorney Judith Verrone said the township council acted lawfully last December in selecting the highest of three bidders for an insurance contract, despite a critical report last week from the state comptroller. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:34:50 GMT)
Attorney declines Carlisle tax collector office
Carlisle attorney Dirk Berry has decided not to accept the elected office of borough tax collector. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:57:05 GMT)
Attorney General Eric Holder makes surprise NYC visit to inspect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed courthouse
Attorney General Eric Holder made an unannounced visit to a Manhattan courthouse Wednesday to inspect security for the pending trial of the professed mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:05:00 GMT)
Elmhurst man accused of threatening DuPage Co. state's attorney
A 49-year-old Elmhurst man is facing criminal charges for making a series of "harassing and threatening" phone calls to DuPage County State's Attorney Joe Birkett, authorities said. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:25:46 GMT)
Burr to delay approval of U.S. attorney nominee
Sen. Richard Burr will delay approval of U.S. attorney nominee Thomas Walker. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:57:37 GMT)
New York Lawyer Brien Santarlas to Be Charged in U.S. Case
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- New York lawyer Brien Santarlas will be charged in a federal criminal case that is being handled by the same prosecutor who is in charge of the Galleon Group insider trading case, according to court papers. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:05:19 GMT)
Ropes & Gray Lawyer Santarlas to Plead Guilty in Galleon Case
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Ropes & Gray LLP lawyer Brian Santarlas will plead guilty today in Manhattan federal court to charges of fraud and conspiracy for his role in the Galleon Group insider trading scheme, defense lawyer Robert Stahl said. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:35:21 GMT)
Galleon Probe Targets Second Ex-Ropes & Gray Lawyer (Update1)
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Former Ropes & Gray LLP lawyer Brian Santarlas will plead guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges of fraud and conspiracy for his role in the Galleon Group insider trading scheme, defense lawyer Robert Stahl said. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:50:13 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty in Galleon insider trade case
A lawyer pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges on Thursday, the sixth person to admit to involvement in a coast-to-coast insider trading case that ensnared Galleon hedge fund. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:13:21 GMT)
Ex-Ropes & Gray Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Galleon Case (Update1)
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Former Ropes & Gray LLP lawyer Brien Santarlas pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges of fraud and conspiracy for his role in the Galleon Group insider trading scheme. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:52:46 GMT)
Ex-Ropes & Gray Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Galleon Case (Update2)
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Former Ropes & Gray LLP lawyer Brien Santarlas admitted that he conspired with a colleague and pleaded guilty to charges for his role in the Galleon Group insider-trading scheme. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:20:15 GMT)
Ex-Ropes & Gray Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Galleon Case (Update3)
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Former Ropes & Gray LLP lawyer Brien Santarlas admitted that he conspired with a colleague to leak secret merger tips and pleaded guilty to charges for his role in the Galleon Group insider-trading scheme. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:37:31 GMT)
New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram issues new police policy for dealing with domestic violence
TRENTON - The state attorney general has issued a model policy for all police departments in dealing with domestic violence incidents. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:39:12 GMT)
Ex-Lawyer at Ropes Pleads Guilty in Galleon Case
A former lawyer at Ropes & Gray , Brien Santarlas, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to charges of fraud and conspiracy in connection with the Galleon Group insider trading investigation. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:46:00 GMT)
Elderly Man Says Attorney Took His Lake House
An elderly man says a Nashville attorney had him sign his lake house away while recovering from a stroke. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:13:15 GMT)
Former Ropes & Gray Attorney Pleads Guilty in Galleon Probe
Former Ropes and Gray Attorney Brien Santarlas pleaded guitly to insider trading (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:20:31 GMT)
Juno to discuss speed van, red-light cameras with town attorney
Juno to discuss speed van, red-light cameras with town attorney (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:31:03 GMT)
3rd UPDATE: Ex-Ropes & Gray Lawyer Pleads Guilty In Insider Case
(Updates with additional comment from SEC.) NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A former Ropes & Gray LLP patent lawyer became the latest person to admit guilt Thursday in an insider-trading probe that prosecutors say has uncovered some $40 million in alleged improper profits. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:33:51 GMT)
Attorney pleads guilty in Galleon case
An investigation into one of the biggest alleged insider trading rings in history widened on Thursday as a former attorney from Ropes & Gray pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and conspiracy for his role in the scheme. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:49:49 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General pushes for better pay for state prosecutors
Aristide Economopoulos/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram at a September press conference.TRENTON -- Lawyers and prosecutors fed up with low pay are leaving the Department of Law and Public Safety in droves, damaging the state’s ability to prosecute crimes... (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:02:12 GMT)
Calif. lawyer pleads guilty in tax evasion case
A California lawyer has admitted he didn't pay taxes on a $36 million kickback that prosecutors say he received for helping enroll Hollywood mogul Haim Saban in an illegal tax shelter. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:59:48 GMT)
Authorities say fatal shooting of renowned attorney was a homicide
Los Angeles County sheriff's homicides detectives said today that the mysterious shooting death of renowned attorney Jeffrey Tidus was a homicide. (Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:08:34 GMT)
House Panel Probes Claim Attorney Fitzgerald's Office Framed Developer
A former Chicago developer on Thursday claimed that the House Judiciary Committee is in the middle of a four-year investigation into his long-standing complaint that he was framed by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's office six years ago. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:21:13 GMT)
LA investigators say prominent lawyer was slain
Investigators said Thursday that a prominent trial lawyer who was found fatally shot outside his home was the victim of a homicide. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:43:16 GMT)
Officer denied ability to talk to attorney while handing over home computer
Capt. Danilo Garcia told Police Officer Anthony Ferraioli that if his attorney was present, he would be “just as an observer,” a video recording of the interview shows. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:09:17 GMT)
Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Selling Insider Tips
Brien P. Santarlas, a former lawyer at Ropes & Gray, admitted to charges of fraud and conspiracy for passing inside information in exchange for $32,500 in cash. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:18:00 GMT)
Lawyer: High-profile Chinese dissident indicted, trial could begin within weeks
BEIJING - High-profile Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has been indicted and will likely be tried within four to six weeks, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:14:00 GMT)
Oracle Lawyer 'Confident' About EU Review of Sun Deal
A lawyer for Oracle said he's "confident" about the company's defense of its planned $7.4 billion purchase of Sun Microsystems following the first day of a European Union hearing on the deal. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:28:17 GMT)
Judge rules landowners owe BRPA attorney fees
Landowners who fought a lengthy court battle to keep Mitchell Slough private may be on the hook for as much as $350,000 in attorney fees. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:50:50 GMT)
Attorney pleads guilty in Galleon case
An investigation into one of the biggest alleged insider trading rings in history widened on Thursday as a former attorney from Ropes & Gray pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and conspiracy for his role in the scheme. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:55:07 GMT)
Attorney General’s Office Brings Project Sunlight
A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office spoke to the Ethical Humane Society about giving the public increased access to information on governmental decision-making processes. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:55:11 GMT)
Lawyer for Accused Fort Hood Shooter Details Client's Terms of Confinement
Texas solo John Galligan, the lawyer representing Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who allegedly went on a shooting spree at Fort Hood on Nov. 5, says he has learned the precise terms of pretrial confinement for his client, who Galligan says is paralyzed from the chest down and bedridden in a military hospital in San Antonio. Galligan says he believes the rules may violate the ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:15:30 GMT)
Raises for county attorney, DA take a step forward
AUBURN - Salary raises for the county attorney and district attorney were moved forward by the county's Ways and Means Committee Thursday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:35:16 GMT)
Let me keep Albany pols in line, says Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo waded into the Albany ethics mess on Thursday, again calling on the Legislature to let his office help clean up the place. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:42:00 GMT)
Scottsdale council appoints city attorney
Bruce Washburn, a deputy city attorney for seven years, was named to the post on a 5-2 vote at the council's meeting this week. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:44:54 GMT)
Mamaroneck mayor cites savings in replacing attorney with ex-trustee
MAMARONECK — The mayor is defending his decision to fire the full-time village attorney and replace her with a part-time one, a move approved by the Board of Trustees this week. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:10:38 GMT)
Nevada attorney general won't appeal Krolicki case
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said Thursday that she won't appeal a judge's dismissal of a criminal case accusing Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and his top aide of misappropriating funds from a state college savings program. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:16:03 GMT)
Police `unplugged' corruption probe, lawyer says
A special task force that investigated and charged a squad of Toronto police narcotics officers for allegedly shaking down drug dealers also suspected another drug squad of corruption, but then-chief Julian Fantino ignored the suspicions, a lawyer claimed in court this week. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:25:49 GMT)
Attorney declines Carlisle tax collector office
Carlisle attorney Dirk Berry has decided not to accept the elected office of borough tax collector. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:00:17 GMT)
State Bar suspends, fines Ocala attorney
By Suevon Lee Correspondent A local attorney has been suspended from practice for the second time this year and ordered to pay $1,250 in costs after participating in a mediation hearing while on suspension.Suzanne Marie Himes, a workers' compensation attorney, is one of 30 attorneys statewide to be disciplined by the Florida Bar within the past four months. Himes'... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:32:15 GMT)
Oracle lawyer confident of Sun deal
A lawyer representing Oracle in the defence of its deal to buy Sun Microsystems is confident that the purchase will be allowed to go ahead, according to reports. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:00:37 GMT)
Lawyer Pawlowski joins hopefuls seeking Tampa council seat
Vincent Pawlowski, a personal injury lawyer and former Ybor City nightclub owner, filed paperwork this week with the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections to run for City Council District 5, which comprises East Tampa, Ybor City and parts of West Tampa. Councilman Tom Scott, who currently owns the seat, is running for mayor. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:06:00 GMT)
US judge declares Swiss banker, lawyer fugitives
A federal judge in Florida has declared a banker and lawyer from Switzerland who were indicted on fraud charges as fugitives from justice. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:17:54 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General: Prosecutors need pay raises
The state needs to come up with a new pay scale that puts state prosecutors on par with other public lawyers because the salary situation is nearing a crisis, New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram told lawmakers Thursday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:18:17 GMT)
US judge declares Swiss banker, lawyer fugitives
US judge declares Swiss banker, lawyer fugitives from justice in secret accounts fraud case (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:29:09 GMT)
US judge declares Swiss banker, lawyer fugitives
A federal judge in Florida declared a banker and lawyer from Switzerland who were indicted on fraud charges to be fugitives from justice. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:53:02 GMT)
Suit Filed Against Estate Of Texas Attorney Killed In Traffic Crash
The brother of the man who was riding with Houston attorney John O’Quinn when the attorney’s SUV crashed into a tree has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against O’Quinn’s estate. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:57:40 GMT)
Russia: Officials fired in lawyer jail death probe
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev fired 20 senior prison officials, including the capital's prison chief, following a probe into the death of a jailed lawyer, officials said Friday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:05:39 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer declared fugitives in US
A Swiss banker and a lawyer accused of fraud for helping US clients to evade taxes on money salted away in Swiss banks have been declared fugitives by a Florida judge. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:22:44 GMT)
Fla. Judge Declares Swiss Banker, Lawyer Fugitives
A federal judge in Florida has declared a banker and lawyer from Switzerland who were indicted on fraud charges as fugitives from justice. U.S. District Judge Daniel T.K. Hurley signed the order against banker Hansruedi Schumacher and attorney Matthias Rickenbach on Thursday in West Palm Beach. The two are accused of helping rich Americans evade taxes by hiding assets in Swiss banks, including ... (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:45:40 GMT)
Attorney: N.C. Inmate Being 'Unlawfully Detained'
An attorney for a North Carolina inmate given a "life" sentence defined as only 80 years long said the woman's sentence has expired. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:46:32 GMT)
American on hunger strike in Myanmar jail: lawyer
A US citizen jailed in military-run Myanmar has gone on a hunger strike and is in deteriorating health, his overseas lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:18:25 GMT)
Anthony's lawyer argues against death
A year after Caylee Anthony's body was found, a lawyer asked a judge to stop prosecutors from seeking the death penalty against her mother. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:24:02 GMT)
Attorney General announces $500,000 settlement with HealthAmerica
HealthAmerica, a Harrisburg-based health insurance company accused of improperly rejecting claims for emergency room treatment, has agreed to reprocess claims and pay bills for more than 600 Pennsylvania consumers as part of a settlement with the Attorney General’s Health Care Section. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:56:45 GMT)
Alabama senator seeks delay in consideration of Colorado U.S. Attorney pick
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions has asked that consideration of Stephanie Villafuerte's nomination as Colorado U.S. Attorney be delayed. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:01:31 GMT)
Baucus girlfriend met with senator's divorce attorney months before senator and wife separated
WASHINGTON - Sen. Max Baucus' girlfriend met with his divorce attorney in 2007, months before the senator and his wife separated, and later received a nearly $14,000 pay raise from Baucus as they were becoming romantically involved, a spokesman for the senator said Friday. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:17:39 GMT)
Sutter to run for attorney general?
With Attorney General Martha Coakley’s Democratic primary victory for the U.S. Senate seat previously held by Edward Kennedy, potential suitors are beginning to line up for Coakley’s current job. Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter is one of them. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:01:30 GMT)
Fellers’ attorney argues for abatement
LEXINGTON – William G. Fellers III, 51 of Lexington, appeared in Dawson County District Court Friday morning along with his attorney, Stuart J. Dornan of Omaha, to argue for a plea and abatement in Fellers’ court case. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:06:19 GMT)
Anna Nicole’s doctors, lawyer plead not guilty
Anna Nicole Smith's two doctors and her lawyer-boyfriend pleaded not guilty Friday to drug conspiracy charges, and a judge rejected a belated move by the state attorney general and a medical board to suspend the physicians' medical licenses. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:15:34 GMT)
Baucus and Girlfriend Met with Divorce Attorney Months Before Separation
WASHINGTON - A spokesman for Montana Sen. Max Baucus says the senator's girlfriend met with his divorce attorney in 2007, months before the senator and his wife separated. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:18:31 GMT)
Judge in Oddone murder trial rebuffs attorney's call for mistrial
The judge in the Anthony Oddone murder trial Friday rebuffed repeated, heated requests by Oddone's attorney that the judge declare a mistrial or remove a juror from the panel, which was in its eighth day of deliberations. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:32:50 GMT)
New Jersey's top federal prosecutor to be installed as U.S. attorney for N.J.
Paul Fishman, the state’s top federal prosecutor since mid-October, will be formally installed Monday as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey during ceremonies at Rutgers Law School in Newark. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:38:01 GMT)
New Jersey's top federal prosecutor to be installed as U.S. attorney for N.J.
Paul Fishman, the state’s top federal prosecutor since mid-October, will be formally installed Monday as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey during ceremonies at Rutgers Law School in Newark. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:08:37 GMT)
Council wants city attorney to decide soon whether to file charges against AEG
City Council members called on the City Attorney's Office on Friday to decide soon whether to file charges against event producer AEG over taxpayer money spent for police overtime and other costs arising from a Michael Jackson tribute event at Staples Center. (Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:07:03 GMT)
American on hunger strike in Myanmar jail: lawyer
A US citizen jailed in military-run Myanmar has gone on a hunger strike and is in deteriorating health, his overseas lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:10:26 GMT)
Rhashim Campbell's Attorney Speaks
One day after Hartford police arrested one of their own, the attorney representing the accused officer spoke with Channel 3 Eyewitness News. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:20:45 GMT)
Miscalculating U.S. attorney firings
Does former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales really believe firing nine U.S. attorneys was simply a political miscalculation? (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 01:44:52 GMT)
Authorities investigating shooting death of attorney examine 2005 case
Detectives are poring over a case in which prominent L.A. attorney Jeffrey Tidus obtained a restraining order against a litigant who allegedly had threatened him. Detectives investigating the shooting death of Jeffrey Tidus, a prominent L.A. lawyer, are examining a 2005 case in which the attorney obtained a restraining order against a litigant who allegedly had threatened him, according to ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:23:54 GMT)
Panel recommends attorney lose license for at least 1 year
A state commission that investigates attorney misconduct has recommended that a Mount Morris attorney who was once Ogle County’s top prosecutor lose his license for at least a year for sexual misconduct. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:01:15 GMT)
Russian prison chiefs fired after lawyer's jail death
The Kremlin has sacked several top prison officials after the sudden death in jail of a lawyer sparked a renewed outcry over conditions in Russian prisons, officials say. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:04:16 GMT)
Baucus Aide Met With Divorce Lawyer
The woman who is now the girlfriend of Senator Max Baucus met with his divorce lawyer at least twice in 2007, months before the senator and his wife separated. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:15:11 GMT)
Attorney dispute in Dugard case unresolved
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — It's still unclear who will represent one of two people charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard. Phillip and Nancy Garrido, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges, appeared in El Dorado Superior Court on Friday, but a dispute over who will represent Nancy Garrido was not resolved. Nancy Garrido's original attorney, Gilbert Maines, was kicked off the case ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:17:39 GMT)
Former NYC Law Department Attorney Admits Starting Mortgage Scam to Pay Gambling Debts
A former New York City Law Department attorney admitted Friday he had defrauded two victims in a mortgage scam to pay off gambling debts. Hugh A. Zuber invented a state court suit and a federal bankruptcy proceeding in a desperate attempt to avoid detection. He will be ordered to pay victims' losses as restitution, forfeit $301,250 and pay a fine of between $6,000 and $60,000 when he is ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:45:40 GMT)
L.A. Tax Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion in Kickback Scheme
The strange story of Matthew Krane took another turn late Thursday as the former partner of renowned entertainment lawyer Jacob Bloom pleaded guilty to federal passport fraud and tax evasion charges in a scheme involving overseas tax shelters. The charges stem from a tax case in which prosecutors claim that a $36 million finders fee paid to Krane for enrolling billionaire Haim Saban in the ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:46:41 GMT)
Russia's Medvedev fires 20 prison officials after death of jailed lawyer
MOSCOW -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev fired 20 senior prison officials, including the capital's prisons chief, after an investigation into the death of a jailed lawyer, officials said Friday. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Alabama senator asks to delay Villafuerte's nomination as U.S. attorney
U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions, the ranking Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, has asked that consideration of Stephanie Villafuerte's nomination as Colorado U.S. attorney be delayed because her record is "incomplete." (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 08:31:31 GMT)
Karen Loeffler sworn in as Alaska's first woman U.S. attorney
Loeffler took over as U.S. attorney in October, but on Friday former U.S. Attorney Robert Bundy administered the oath to her. Bundy called Loeffler a straight shooter and said Alaska is lucky to have her. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 09:22:09 GMT)
Nevada attorney general won't appeal Krolicki case
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said Thursday that she won't appeal a judge's dismissal of a criminal case accusing Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and his top aide of misappropriating funds from a state college savings program. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:01:24 GMT)
Attorney in Potts case says co-defendant claimed he was shooter
APPLETON The attorney representing the accused shooter in a Grand Chute homicide said Friday a co-defendant claims to be the gunman. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:11:09 GMT)
Attorney declines Carlisle tax collector office
Carlisle attorney Dirk Berry has decided not to accept the elected office of borough tax collector. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 10:58:38 GMT)
Baucus: Girlfriend merited US attorney nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana’s U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is “highly qualified” but eventually withdrew her nomination. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:37:02 GMT)
Hallyday's French surgeon mugged: lawyer
The French surgeon at the center of allegations of performing a botched operation on rock legend Johnny Hallyday was mugged by two hooded men in Paris overnight, his lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:05:30 GMT)
Salinas attorney Nelsen, wife indicted on bankruptcy fraud charge
A federal grand jury in San Jose has indicted James Nelsen and Jane Nelsen of Salinas on a charge of conspiracy to commit bankruptcy fraud, U.S. Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello said in a written statement Friday. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:11:29 GMT)
Hallyday's French surgeon attacked: lawyer
The French surgeon at the centre of allegations of a botched operation on rock legend Johnny Hallyday was mugged by two hooded men in Paris overnight, a lawyer for the doctor said on Saturday. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:27:00 GMT)
Paul Fishman, U.S. attorney for N.J., will be officially inducted in Newark
Mitsu Yasukawa/The Star-LedgerPaul FishmanNEWARK -- Paul Fishman, a prominent defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, will be officially inducted Monday as U.S. attorney for New Jersey at a ceremony at Rutgers Law School in Newark, a report in NorthJersey.com said.... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 13:47:12 GMT)
Statistics can mislead, District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham says.
Outgoing Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham vigorously disputes the use of conviction figures to judge her performance. She says every case is vitally important to the victim - and thus to her prosecutors. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:03:00 GMT)
Hyde's lawyer says he focused on his client's release from jail
HALIFAX, N.S. - The lawyer representing a mentally ill man who died in police custody says he didn't ask for a psychiatric evaluation of his client, Howard Hyde, because he was trying to get him released. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 16:11:00 GMT)
New US Attorney for NJ to be sworn in Monday
NEWARK — The new U.S. Attorney for New Jersey will be formally sworn in Monday in a ceremony at Rutgers School of Law in Newark. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:21:12 GMT)
New US Attorney for NJ To Be Sworn In Monday
The new U.S. Attorney for New Jersey will be formally sworn in Monday in a ceremony at Rutgers School of Law in Newark. READ MORE>> (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:45:26 GMT)
Lawyer tells inquiry he wanted Taser victim released
The lawyer representing Howard Hyde, a mentally ill Nova Scotia man who died in police custody in 2007 after being Tasered, told an inquiry Friday that he didn't ask for a psychiatric evaluation of his client because he was trying to get him released. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:07:05 GMT)
Attorney dispute in Dugard case unresolved
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - It's still unclear who will represent one of two people charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard. Phillip and Nancy Garrido, who have pleaded not guilty to the charges, appeared in El Dorado Superior Court on Friday, but a dispute over who will represent Nancy Garrido was not resolved. Nancy Garrido's original attorney, Gilbert Maines, was kicked off the case for ... (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 19:06:17 GMT)
Minnesota attorney general wants rate hike denied
DULUTH, Minn. — The Minnesota attorney general says she is asking the state's Public Utilities Commission to deny a rate increase requested by Duluth-based Minnesota Power. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:24:36 GMT)
Hallyday's French surgeon mugged: lawyer
A French surgeon accused of botching an operation on Johnny Hallyday was mugged in Paris, his lawyer said Saturday, as France's veteran rock idol lay in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital with his family at his bedside. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:49:00 GMT)
Planet Election Guide: With expertise in hand, attorney wants to join back in
Jenny Russell is an attorney, boater and runner who has lived and played in Telluride since 1995. As she’s carved out a life here, she has also accrued a bit of experience with town government. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 21:18:16 GMT)
Attorney to lead Illinois Human Rights Commission
Associated Press - December 12, 2009 5:44 PM ET CHICAGO (AP) - An attorney and former candidate for Congress will take over as chair of the Illinois Human Rights Commission. (Sat, 12 Dec 2009 22:49:32 GMT)
Court: Settlement all Ore. lawyer gets in bombing
PORTLAND — A federal appeals court has rejected a challenge to the USA Patriot Act by an Oregon lawyer once wrongly suspected in the 2004 terrorist bombing in Spain. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:42:41 GMT)
Opa-locka's city attorney resigns before a vote on her termination
A resolution to terminate the city attorney listed on Wednesday night's commission agenda held the attention of many Opa-lockans who came out for the meeting. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:55:48 GMT)
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