Attorney News Dec 2009
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Calhoun County Attorney
Calhoun County has a new county attorney. Tina Scott, of Vardaman, has been appointed to serve until a special election is held next November. Scott replaces the late Terry James. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:23:07 GMT)
Former Cherokee County attorney moved from prison to halfway house
COLUMBUS, Kan. — Former Cherokee County Attorney Michael Goodrich is in a “residential re-entry center,” adjusting to residential living after months in federal prison. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:09:29 GMT)
Quincy attorney Bob Adrian formally announces judge candidacy
Quincy attorney Bob Adrian has formally announced his candidacy for 8th Judicial Circuit Judge. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:26:14 GMT)
Attorney Says Newton Co. Sheriff Broke Law
A McDonald County attorney says the Newton County sheriff broke the law by refusing to allow him to see his client. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 05:42:36 GMT)
Race is factor in affordable-housing outcry, lawyer says
Naomi King Staff Writer HOUMA — In a letter to Terrebonne Parish officials, a lawyer representing an affordable-rent development in Gray says opposition by local residents is racially motivated. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:11:56 GMT)
Data offer clues on McLennan County district attorney's performance
The McLennan County District Attorney’s Office does not pursue half of all felony cases recommended by law enforcement officials, with prosecutors dropping most of those cases before formal charges are filed. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:27:53 GMT)
Q&A: Nishi Rajan: attorney, musician, musical performer
New Rochelle resident Nishi Rajan, an attorney by day, is also in the midst of recording her own album and performs in New York City musicals. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:39:50 GMT)
Prosecutor assigned to lawyer's case
To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest within the Kane County state's attorney's office, an Illinois appellate prosecutor has been assigned to the criminal case against William C. Chesbrough, the local lawyer charged last month with bilking two area residents out of $140,000, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti said. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:52:56 GMT)
Morse attorney pleased by sentence reduction
The Santa Rosa-based attorney who represented Dylan Morse — a 19-year-old Merced resident who was convicted of killing Calistoga resident Alex Ruiz, 22, and injuring two others during a Feb. 14 DUI crash — reacted Monday to Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Gnoss’ decision to reduce his client’s sentence by 75 percent. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:14:18 GMT)
John Truxaw named new city attorney
John Truxaw, an Oakland-based attorney who’s practiced municipal law in the Bay Area for 25 years, is St. Helena’s new city attorney. The former city attorney, Amy Valukevich, resigned to return to private practice and possibly explore teaching. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:22:24 GMT)
Lawyer for husband of Lynnfield 'suicide' victim to shed new light on case
LYNNFIELD - The lawyer for Robert Harris, whose Lynnfield veterinarian wife purportedly committed suicide in their Caribbean hotel room last month, has announced he will disclose additional information about the case to the media today. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:22:27 GMT)
Robert Brown: Attorney, actor mastered court, stage
In his dual roles as an attorney and amateur theater actor, Robert Brown proved as steadfast a performer in the courtroom as he was onstage. Mr. Brown, a partner in the law firm of Kienbaum Opperwall Hardy & Pelton in Birmingham, died of cancer Tuesday at his home in Whitmore Lake. He was 55. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:51:07 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. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:07:41 GMT)
Anti-rot man told to hire own lawyer
A former member of the anti-corruption unit, charged with stealing money he kept in trust for a youth group, has been denied legal aid. Tui Turaga Vunibola has been given until March 11, 2010 to find a lawyer. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:23:31 GMT)
Hall County attorney tells school board: 'Attendance Court' working
Martin Klein of the Hall County Attorney’s office told the Grand Island school board Thursday night that he believes the “attendance court” program by the school district and Hall County is working. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:35:39 GMT)
Malaysian royal's estranged wife ordered home—lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR—The estranged teenage model wife of a Malaysian prince was ordered by an Islamic court Sunday to return to her marriage and repay a 1.1 million ringgit (326,518 dollars) debt, his lawyer said. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:52:20 GMT)
Planet Election Guide: With expertise in hand, attorney wants to join back in
Jenny Russell is an attorney, boater and runner who has lived and played in Telluride since 1995. As she’s carved out a life here, she has also accrued a bit of experience with town government. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:18:15 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. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:27:33 GMT)
Pair Of Laptops Stolen From Blago Lawyer Returned
A pair of laptops stolen from the office of lawyer Sam Adams, Jr., who is also defending former governor Rod Blagojevich, were recovered . However, according to Adams, neither of the returned laptops held any evidence related to the Blagojevich case. Because it's considered an ongoing investigation, additional details weren't released but Adams praised the police officers involved, saying ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:39:39 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. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:28:59 GMT)
'Ponzi' attorney invested in businesses
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Much of the $1.2 billion collected by a Florida attorney as part of an alleged Ponzi scheme is tied up in businesses, prosecutors say. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:19:19 GMT)
Prosecutor Assigned to Lawyer's Case
To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest within the Kane County state's attorney's office, an Illinois appellate prosecutor has been assigned to the criminal case against William C. Chesbrough, the local lawyer charged last month with bilking two area residents out of $140,000, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti said. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:46:18 GMT)
Prosecutor Assigned to Lawyer's Case
To avoid the appearance of a conflict of interest within the Kane County state's attorney's office, an Illinois appellate prosecutor has been assigned to the criminal case against William C. Chesbrough, the local lawyer charged last month with bilking two area residents out of $140,000, Kane County State's Attorney John Barsanti said. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 20:46:18 GMT)
Prosecute Blair for war crimes - lawyer
TONY Blair's "game-changing admission" on Iraq has left him open to prosecution, a top international lawyer says. (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:45:12 GMT)
Iran: Harassment Of The Haft Tapeh Union’s Lawyer
The lawyer of the Haft Tapeh Union, an affiliate of the Global Union Federation IUF, Mr. Mohammad Olyaeifard was questioned in Tehran Revolutionary Court, on charges of “propaganda against the state”, “slandering the judiciary” and “publication ... (Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:39:53 GMT)
Hasan lawyer: Soldier deserves fair trial
FORT HOOD, Texas, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- A lawyer says he has agreed to defend the Army major charged in the Nov. 5 massacre at Fort Hood, Texas, because all soldiers deserve a fair trial. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:03:59 GMT)
U.S. attorney general speaks at LI church
In a speech before hundreds at a Roosevelt church, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Sunday called on African-Americans to stage what he called a “spiritual reawakening” to confront violence, poverty and other social ills that disproportionately affect the black community.In particular, Holder, a Queens native, singled out absent black fathers, who he said failed to live up to their parental ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:10:22 GMT)
U.S. attorney general Eric Holder speaks at LI church
In a speech before hundreds at a Roosevelt church, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Sunday called on African-Americans to stage what he called a "spiritual reawakening" to confront violence, poverty and other social ills that disproportionately affect the black community. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:23:17 GMT)
Malaysian royal's estranged wife ordered home: lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR - The estranged teenage model wife of a Malaysian prince was ordered by an Islamic court Sunday to return to her marriage and repay a 1.1 million ringgit (S$450,780) debt, his lawyer said. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:57:46 GMT)
U.S. attorney general Holder speaks at LI church
In a speech before hundreds at a Roosevelt church, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Sunday called on African-Americans to stage what he called a "spiritual reawakening" to confront violence, poverty and other social ills that disproportionately affect the black community. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:53:15 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. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:04:41 GMT)
Martial law weakens murder case vs Ampatuan: lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - The declaration of martial law in Maguindanao has dealt a blow to the criminal cases filed against Datu Unsay, Maguindanao Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. and other alleged perpetrators of the November 23 massacre, a lawyer for some of the massacre victims said Monday. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:15:35 GMT)
Imam’s Lawyer Plays Up Tension Between Agencies in Terror Investigation
The lawyer said his client, Ahmad Afzali, had been working with the Police Department, and blamed rivalry between law enforcement agencies for missteps in an investigation into a bomb plot by Al Qaeda. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:08:30 GMT)
Update: Attorney for driver in fatal hit and run to review state's evidence
Attorney Stephen Dobson says driver's family is upset over TPD officer's death (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 04:09:01 GMT)
Attorney to serve on board
Charleston attorney Wilbur E. Johnson has been elected to serve as a board member in the Fifth Federal Reserve District of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for a three-year term. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:04:47 GMT)
Wake school board: New lawyer, big fight
The Wake school board's choice of a GOP lawyer to take a hard look at the school system's contracts and fees has ignited a wrangle. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:05:52 GMT)
Lakeland Lawyer, WWII Vet Dies At 85
By SHOSHANA WALTER THE LEDGER LAKELAND | D. Burke Kibler III, the Lakeland lawyer who oversaw the expansion of the Holland & Knight firm to national prominence, died Sunday afternoon. He was 85. Kibler, who was being treated for prostate cancer, died in Lakeland after suffering a stroke, family members said. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:22:47 GMT)
Annie's Mailbox: Friends think lawyer's future is in jeopardy
Dear Annie: How can we help a 47-year-old female lawyer who still is living with her parents and cannot go anywhere without her mother? (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:09:30 GMT)
John Truxaw named new city attorney
John Truxaw, an Oakland-based attorney who’s practiced municipal law in the Bay Area for 25 years, is St. Helena’s new city attorney. The former city attorney, Amy Valukevich, resigned to return to private practice and possibly explore teaching. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:22:15 GMT)
Blodgett not interested in attorney general run
SALEM n Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett said Friday he has no plans to run for state attorney general. “I'm not running. I'm extremely happy being district attorney,” he said. “My intent is to run for re-election in 2010.” (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:22:27 GMT)
Morse attorney pleased by sentence reduction
The Santa Rosa-based attorney who represented Dylan Morse — a 19-year-old Merced resident who was convicted of killing Calistoga resident Alex Ruiz, 22, and injuring two others during a Feb. 14 DUI crash — reacted Monday to Sonoma County Superior Court Judge Kenneth Gnoss’ decision to reduce his client’s sentence by 75 percent. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 08:29:17 GMT)
D. Burke Kibler III, Lakeland Lawyer, WWII Vet Dies At 85
By SHOSHANA WALTER THE LEDGER D. Burke Kibler III, the Lakeland lawyer who oversaw the expansion of the Holland & Knight firm to national prominence, died Sunday afternoon. He was 85. Kibler, who was being treated for prostate cancer, died in Lakeland after suffering a stroke. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:07:46 GMT)
Ghanaian Attorney-General Seeks Oil Tax Law Review,
At the All Africa Energy Summit in Accra, Ghana’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Betty Mould-Iddrisu, argued for a review of the country’s oil and gas tax regulations before commercial production commences in 2010. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:20:34 GMT)
Friend frets over lawyer, 47, who still lives with parents
Dear Annie: How can we help a 47-year-old female lawyer who is still living with her parents and cannot go anywhere without her mother tagging along? "Rhoda" supports her parents. She is an extremely fine lady and a good lawyer. She was considered for a judgeship appointment, but her fellow lawyers were afraid her parents would run the court for her. Rhoda is a wonderful person, but I am ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:27:07 GMT)
Attorney sues township over FOIA requests
A well-known criminal defense attorney accused of assaulting a Shelby Township detective is suing the township for rejecting his Freedom of Information Act requests for information mostly related to him and the case. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:10:33 GMT)
Paul Fishman will be sworn in as U.S. attorney for New Jersey
NEWARK -- Paul Fishman is scheduled to be formally sworn in today as U.S. attorney for New Jersey during a ceremony at Rutgers Law School . Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr., who served as the state’s U.S. attorney from... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:02:12 GMT)
Suburban Chicago attorney joins Peterson's defense
Associated Press - December 14, 2009 7:54 AM ET JOLIET, Ill. (AP) - Another attorney has joined the criminal defense team for Drew Peterson, who is accused of killing his third wife (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:04:12 GMT)
No deportation for Americans held in Pakistan: lawyer
A Pakistani court ordered on Monday that five Americans detained in the country who officials said were seeking to join up with militant groups should not be deported, said a lawyer. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:19:14 GMT)
Stebic lawyer now representing Drew Peterson
A lawyer who has represented Craig Stebic, suspected in the disappearance of his wife Lisa, has taken on another high-profile client: Drew Peterson. George Lenard has joined the criminal defense team for Peterson, who is accused of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and is a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. Peterson attorney Joel Brodsky says Lenard has been ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:59:08 GMT)
Lawyer in identity theft case charged with tax fraud
Syracuse, NY - A local lawyer already facing charges she stole her law partner’s husband’s identity to open a fraudulent credit card account was charged today with felony tax fraud as well. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:36:45 GMT)
Stebic's Attorney Takes Peterson As Client
Drew Peterson is adding an attorney to his legal team, and he's also a lawyer with another high profile client whose wife has been missing for years. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:39:24 GMT)
Fed lawyer blames CIA, GHQ for instability
ISLAMABAD, Dec 14: A lawyer of the federation on Monday accused the Pakistani army headquarters and an American intelligence agency of trying to destabilise Pakistan. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:14:52 GMT)
ASK THE LAWYER: Dealing with a deposition
Q: I just had my deposition taken. Our lawyer told me I should not volunteer information, and if possible to give brief answers (yes, no, I don't know). (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:32:45 GMT)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sues study-at-home company accused of preying on the unemployed
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced today he is suing a New Jersey-based company that sold study-at-home courses to unemployed New Yorkers with false promises that the courses would lead to civil service jobs. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:51:41 GMT)
Filmore city attorney rejects latest Brown Act violation against City Council
The open-government advocate who last month settled a lawsuit with the Fillmore City Council over its technical violations of California’s open-meeting law has accused the council of yet another such violation.Fillmore City Attorney Ted Schneider, however, rejects the latest Brown Act violation allegation leveled by Richard McKee, president-emeritus of Carmichael-based Californians Aware.In a ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT)
Prominent Twin Cities lawyer charged with criminal sexual conduct
A prominent Twin Cities lawyer has been charged with criminal sexual conduct after allegedly having sex with a teenage boy (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:17:48 GMT)
State Attorney General Office sues DIRECTV over sales practices
The Washington Attorney General's Office has announced it is suing California-based DIRECTV for alleged unfair sales practices. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:29:17 GMT)
Husband of missing Utah woman retains attorney ahead of second round of police interviews
SALT LAKE CITY - The husband of a 28-year-old woman who went missing a week ago without taking her purse or cell phone has retained an attorney. Well-known Salt Lake City defense attorney Scott Williams says he has been retained by Josh Powell. Williams declined further comment. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:42:05 GMT)
Husband of missing Utah woman retains attorney
The husband of a 28-year-old woman who went missing a week ago without taking her purse or cell phone has retained an attorney. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:48:19 GMT)
Husband of missing Puyallup woman retains attorney
Well-known Salt Lake City defense attorney Scott Williams said Monday he has been retained by Josh Powell, whose wife Susan Powell was reported missing Dec. 7. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:00:31 GMT)
Lawyer Accused Of Sex With 15-Year-Old Boy
A lawyer from a Minneapolis law firm has been arrested and charged with having sex with a 15-year-old boy. According to the criminal complaint, Aaron F. Biber, 46, was arrested for having sex with a child he met through activities in the South Lake Minnetonka community. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:15:51 GMT)
Have A Beef With DIRECTV? Attorney General Files Suit
"Hundreds Of Consumers Burned By Big Fees...." Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna has a laundry list of complaints in his suit against DIRECTV. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:25:15 GMT)
Husband of missing Utah woman retains attorney
The husband of a 28-year-old woman who went missing a week ago without taking her purse or cell phone has retained an attorney. Well-known Salt Lake City defense attorney Scott Williams says he has been retained by Josh Powell. Williams declined further comment. Susan Powell was reported missing Dec. 7 when she didn't show up to work and her children weren't dropped off at day care. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:37:04 GMT)
Idaho woman sues ex-GOP lawyer over stalking
IDAHO FALLS (AP) -- The Republican National Committee's former chief lawyer has been sued for civil damages by an Idaho woman he pleaded guilty to stalking. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:39:57 GMT)
Husband of missing Utah woman retains attorney
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The husband of a 28-year-old woman who went missing a week ago without taking her purse or cell phone has retained an attorney. SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The husband of a 28-year-old woman who went missing a week ago without taking her purse or cell phone has retained an attorney. Well-known Salt Lake City defense attorney Scott Williams says he has been retained by Josh Powell ... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:03:59 GMT)
Villafuerte withdraws as U.S. attorney nominee
Stephanie Villafuerte has withdrawn her name from consideration to become Colorado's next U.S. Attorney. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:29:46 GMT)
River Edge native, Paul Fishman, sworn in as US Attorney for NJ
Paul Fishman was formally sworn in as U.S. Attorney Monday afternoon in a ceremony at Rutgers School of Law in Newark. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:53:01 GMT)
New US Attorney For NJ Is Sworn In
Former assistant U.S. attorney and prominent defense attorney Paul Fishman was sworn in as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:12:27 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General sues N.J.-based company of preying on unemployed
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York state is suing a New Jersey-based company that sells home study courses that promise to help customers get high-paying government jobs. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says State National Training Service preyed on more than 1,000... (Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:43:08 GMT)
Mangano to name election lawyer to county attorney post
A leading election lawyer will be named county attorney, incoming Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano said Monday as he also reached out to some of Long Island's senior statesmen in the public sector. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:55:24 GMT)
Lawyer enters guilty plea to fraud charges on client's behalf
NEW?GLASGOW – A New Glasgow woman accused of fraud has pleaded guilty. Tracy Anne Ross, 42, did not appear in New Glasgow provincial court on Monday due to hospitalization, but her lawyer, Steve Robertson, indicated he had firm instructions from his client to enter guilty pleas to the charge of defrauding TD Visa Gold credit cards of less than $5,000. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:03:42 GMT)
Eastday-Alleged gang leader rats out attorney
The defense attorney for a mafia-style gang boss was arrested on Saturday for allegedly fabricating evidence and instructing his client to make the claim that police had tortured him for eight days during an interrogation. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:04:53 GMT)
Idaho woman sues ex-GOP lawyer over stalking
IDAHO FALLS (AP) -- The Republican National Committee's former chief lawyer has been sued for civil damages by an Idaho woman he pleaded guilty to stalking. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 03:09:56 GMT)
Second Stalking Investigator for Columbus City Attorney’s Office
The Columbus City Attorney’s Office is beefing up its fight against stalkers. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:07:27 GMT)
Prominent Twin Cities lawyer charged with raping teen
MINNEAPOLIS -- A prominent Twin Cities lawyer has been charged with raping a 15-year-old boy. Aaron F. Biber was charged Monday with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and solicitation of a child to engage in sexual conduct (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:23:30 GMT)
Ozark City Attorney Can Carry Concealed Weapon to Meetings
The Ozark board of mayor and aldermen approved allowing the city attorney to carry a concealed weapon during board meetings. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:27:36 GMT)
Lawyer who beat client has past incident
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The Charleston lawyer who beat his client with a baseball bat on Lee Street will be sentenced in Kentucky on Friday after pleading guilty to throwing a propane tank through his wifes car window. Robinson was originally indicted o... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:46:18 GMT)
Missing wife's husband hires high-powered attorney
SALT LAKE CITY - The husband of a 28-year-old mother of two who went missing a week ago without taking her purse or cell phone has retained an attorney. Well-known Salt... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:28:47 GMT)
Asheville lawyer leaves legacy of compassion
ASHEVILLE — Bruce A. Elmore Sr. will go down in the history books for being among the first lawyers in the country to score a $1 million verdict. But most of the Asheville lawyer's career involved less extravagant rewards. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:34:33 GMT)
Villafuerte withdraws as nominee for Colorado U.S. attorney
Faced with persistent questions from a leading Republican senator, Stephanie Villafuerte on Monday withdrew her name from consideration to become Colorado's next U.S. attorney. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:23:10 GMT)
Vermont's attorney general urges farmers to give proof of milk processors' antitrust practices
MONTPELIER, Vt. - Vermont's attorney general said Monday he wants more information from dairy farmers who say they have been squeezed by milk processors, and that he will review whether to take action or ask federal authorities to investigate the alleged anticompetitive activity. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:49:02 GMT)
Ozark city attorney to be able to carry gun in meetings
Ozark -- The Ozark Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a resolution Monday to allow City Attorney David Collignon to carry a city-issued concealed weapon in meetings. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:05:45 GMT)
State attorney general sues DIRECTV
OLYMPIA -- More Washington residents complained to the state Attorney General's Office about DI (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:50:27 GMT)
Christie chooses Democrat as attorney general
Gov.-elect Christopher J. Christie made his first cabinet nomination this afternoon, choosing Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow as his attorney general. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:37:00 GMT)
Abu Dhabi sheikh accused of torture was drugged: lawyer
DUBAI, Dec 15, 2009 (AFP) - A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family who is accused of torturing an Afghan man was drugged against his will when the incident took place and cannot be held responsible, a government-owned newspaper on Tuesday quoted his lawyer as saying at his trial. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:05:16 GMT)
Lynnfield lawyer to challenge DA
Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett will face competition next fall from a Lynnfield lawyer who is making his first bid for elected office. John H. Walsh of 40 Douglas Road in Lynnfield formed a campaign committee last month and confirmed yesterday that he is running. The 51-year-old Republican works in the state attorney general's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:09:45 GMT)
Nizar’s lawyer quizzed over Jelapang rep’s forgery allegation
IPOH: A lawyer was interviewed by the police over a report by Pakatan Rakyat-turned independent assemblyman Hee Yit Foong alleging that the date on her purported resignation letter as representative for Jelapang was forged. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:19:14 GMT)
Gov.-elect Chris Christie expected to announce his Attorney General choice today
Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow speaks at an Aug. 20, 2007 press conference in Newark. Dow is expected to be named Governor-elect Chris Christie's choice for Attorney General Tuesday. (AP Photo/Mel Evans). (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:39:12 GMT)
School Board: Attorney explains rules for calling closed sessions
If Aberdeen school board members want to go into closed session, the topic at hand must fit into one of five categories, said Aberdeen Attorney Rory King.... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:02:41 GMT)
Gov.-elect Christie chooses Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow as attorney general
TRENTON -- Gov.-elect Chris Christie is to begin introducing his cabinet today by announcing Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow as the state's next attorney general, according to an official familiar with Christie's decision. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:08:00 GMT)
District Attorney Closes Baby Yair Carillo Case
Davidson County's District Attorney closed the investigation into the leak of confidential information in the case of kidnapped newborn Yair Carillo. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:31:50 GMT)
Lawyer now magistrate
A lawyer with extensive experience at various state tribunals is now a magistrate. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:21:56 GMT)
Sheikh was drugged: Lawyer
DUBAI - A MEMBER of the Abu Dhabi ruling family who is on trial for allegedly torturing an Afghan was drugged against his will when the incident took place, his lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, who is the brother of UAE president and Abu Dhabi emir Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, pleaded not guilty at a hearing on Monday before a court in the Abu Dhabi oasis town of Al-Ain ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:31:16 GMT)
Lawyer received 'threats' before Russian's death in prison
A London-based Russian lawyer allegedly received death threats before and after the sudden death in a Moscow jail of Sergei Magnitsky, a colleague who had accused the police of involvement in a corruption case. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:49:45 GMT)
Banton's attorney: Reggae star denies drug charges
Reggae star Buju Banton's attorney says his client "vigorously denies" charges that he tried to buy a large amount of cocaine from an undercover police officer. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:11:23 GMT)
La. suspect's lawyer asks out of Ponzi scheme case
A lawyer for a Louisiana businessman charged with defrauding investors out of nearly $20 million in an alleged Ponzi scheme has asked to withdraw from the case. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:26:00 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney to argue for private jail visits with legal counsel, parents
Casey Anthony's attorney to argue for private jail visits with legal counsel, parents (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:08:03 GMT)
Scott's Lawyer Asks for Testimony to be Stricken
In Tuesday's continuation of the trial of Roderick Scott, his lawyer, John Parrinello asked the judge to strike the testimony of James Cervini, saying it is riddled with inconsistencies. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:10:58 GMT)
Christie names Essex County prosecutor as attorney general
TRENTON — Republican Gov.-elect Chris Christie has chosen a Democrat, Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow, to be New Jersey's next attorney general. Dow worked with Christie in the U.S. Attorney's Office. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:04:53 GMT)
Attorney withdraws from case of Bay City man accused of assaulting nephew
A Bay City man accused of hitting his nephew with a pipe had a preliminary examination in Bay County District Court adjourned for the second time this morning, after his attorney withdrew from his case. Steven J. Davidson, 47, charged... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:01:47 GMT)
Appellate court moves to reinstate lawyer kicked off Nancy Garrido's case
An appellate court in Sacramento moved to return defense attorney Gilbert Maines as Nancy Garrido's lawyer today, ordering the trial judge to reinstate Maines or explain why he should remain banned. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:14:32 GMT)
Kremlin sacks official caught up in Hermitage lawyer death
Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has fired a senior Interior Ministry official allegedly connected to a notorious corruption case which targeted hedge fund Hermitage Capital Management and its lawyer Sergei Magnitsky. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:26:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Madoff Aide's Information Has Led To Three Arrests
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Frank DiPascali Jr., a key lieutenant to convicted Ponzi-scheme operator Bernard Madoff and cooperating witness, has provided information that led to the arrest of three individuals in the scheme, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:33:43 GMT)
Lawyer seeks bail for Madoff's ex-finance chief
Associated Press - December 15, 2009 2:25 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A lawyer for Bernard Madoff's former finance chief has made a fresh bid to spring his client from prison on bail, saying his... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:36:14 GMT)
Court Moves To Reinstate Ousted Garrido Lawyer
The Placerville lawyer who was replaced as kidnapping suspect Nancy Garrido's defense lawyer may be getting his job back. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:03:00 GMT)
Atlanta Immigration Attorney Karen Weinstock selected by Peers to The Best Lawyers in America 2010 edition
Karen Weinstock, Atlanta immigration attorney, has been selected to the 2010 edition of the Best Lawyers in America . Karen Weinstock the managing attorney of the Atlanta Immigration Law Firm Siskind Susser has been selected to The Best Lawyers in America (2010) in the specialty of Immigration Law. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:52:10 GMT)
New Jersey’s Christie Selects Dow for State Attorney General
Dec. 15 (Bloomberg) -- New Jersey’s Republican Governor- elect Christopher Christie , a former U.S. Attorney with a record of corruption convictions, today named Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow , a Democrat, to be his attorney general. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:07:43 GMT)
Christie Selects Essex Prosecutor For Attorney General
(Trenton, 12/15/2009) Governor-elect Chris Christie is reaching across party lines in making his first cabinet selection. Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow is Christie's choice for state Attorney General. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:20:22 GMT)
Christie names Democrat NJ's Attorney General
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Republican Gov.-elect Chris Christie has chosen a Democrat to be New Jersey's next attorney general. Christie announced the nomination of Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow at a Statehouse news conference Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:29:23 GMT)
Attorney General’s office, faith groups partner for safety on Web
The Virginia Attorney General’s office wants to take its child Internet safety initiative to the churches, synagogues and mosques of the commonwealth. So it’s partnering with a nonprofit run by Donna Rice Hughes, whose reported affair with then Sen. Gary Hart derailed the Democrat’s presidential bid in 1987. Using $12,000 in private funding donated to the Attorney General’s Youth Internet Safety ... (Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:50:22 GMT)
Christie names Democrat as attorney general
TRENTON - Gov.-elect Christopher J. Christie yesterday reached across the political aisle - but stayed within his professional circle - as he nominated a Democratic prosecutor to be his attorney general. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:02:00 GMT)
Lawyer wants charges for Nevada hospital officials
A lawyer for a Las Vegas woman is calling for criminal charges against hospital officials who he says ignored his client in the emergency room so long that she went home and gave birth to a premature baby who died. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:36:37 GMT)
Court reinstates Nancy Garrido's lawyer
A California appeals court says an El Dorado County judge improperly fired the defense lawyer representing one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers. The 3rd District Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered the judge either to reinstate Placerville lawyer Gilbert... California - El Dorado County California - Kidnapping of Jaycee Lee Dugard - United States - El Dorado (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:45:19 GMT)
Abu Dhabi sheikh accused of torture was drugged: lawyer
DUBAI, UAE - A member of the Abu Dhabi ruling family who is accused of torturing an Afghan man was drugged against his will when the incident took place and cannot be held responsible, a government-owned newspaper on Tuesday quoted his lawyer as saying at his trial. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:03:08 GMT)
Lawyer wants charges for Nevada hospital officials
A lawyer for a Las Vegas woman is calling for criminal charges against hospital officials who he says ignored his client in the emergency room so long that she went home and gave birth to a premature baby who died. Attorney Jacob Hafter on Tuesday accused... Nevada - Las Vegas Nevada - Lawyer - Law - Indictment (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:16:49 GMT)
Phoenix lawyer who pitches on TV faces suspension
The State Bar alleged the lawyer didn't ensure his employees were complying with Arizona's rules for lawyers. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:30:35 GMT)
Attorney: Missing Utah mom's husband met with cops
The husband of a missing Utah woman has been answering questions from police on a daily basis and is not hindering an investigation into her disappearance, as police have alleged, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:58:54 GMT)
Attorney: Missing Utah mom's husband met with cops
The husband ofa missing Utah woman has been answering questions from police on a daily basis and is not hindering an investigation into her disappearance, as police have alleged, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:52:58 GMT)
Court: Nancy Garrido's lawyer wrongly bounced
A state appeals court on Tuesday rejected a judge's decision to remove the lawyer Nancy Garrido wants to defend her against charges of helping her husband kidnap and rape Jaycee Dugard. The El Dorado County judge wrongly concluded that attorney Gilbert Maines... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:01:28 GMT)
Bail set at $500,000 for prominent Minnesota attorney in sex case
MINNEAPOLIS -- Bail is set at $500,000 for a prominent Minneapolis attorney who's accused of having sex with a 15-year-old boy (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:23:09 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. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:15:25 GMT)
Christie to name Democrat as attorney general
Republican Gov.-elect Chris Christie has chosen a Democrat to be New Jersey's next attorney general. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:21:28 GMT)
Court Reinstates Nancy Garrido's Lawyer
A California appeals court says an El Dorado County judge improperly fired the defense lawyer representing one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers. The 3rd District Court of Appeal on Tuesday ordered the judge either to reinstate Placerville lawyer Gilbert Maines as Nancy Garrido's court-appointed attorney or to provide more evidence showing why Maines should be kept off the case. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:52:14 GMT)
Homeless Protesters March Letter to Springfield, Mo City Attorney
On Tuesday, homeless protesters marched a letter to the Springfield city attorney. City officials say it's just another publicity stunt by a man who wants to help the homeless without following the rules and regulations. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:57:36 GMT)
U.S. attorney
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr has unnecessarily injected partisan politics into the question of when a Bush administration-appointed U.S. attorney will be replaced by one chosen by President Obama. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Court reinstates Nancy Garrido's lawyer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California appeals court says an El Dorado County judge improperly fired the defense lawyer representing one of Jaycee Dugard’s accused kidnappers. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:25:55 GMT)
Arroyo poll lawyer throws support behind embattled Padaca
"I was just fulfilling my promise." This was lawyer Romulo Macalintal"s explanation for throwing his support for his friend Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca, who is being ordered by the Commission on Elections" (Comelec) Second Division to vacate her post and turn it over to former governor Benjamin Dy. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:35:40 GMT)
Ex-mayor going back to work as a lawyer
Former Mayor Phil Hardberger, who was a lawyer and appellate judge before serving two terms as San Antonio's top elected official, will begin practicing law again in January. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:57:57 GMT)
Attorney for Wilcox goes on the offensive
The attorney for Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox said he will file motions to dismiss the felony charges against her and disqualify County Attorney Andrew Thomas from trying the case in Superior Court. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:59:59 GMT)
Broadlawns board appoints retired lawyer
The Broadlawns Medical Center Board of Trustees has appointed a retired lawyer as its newest member. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:12:31 GMT)
Legal group criticizes attorney general, lawyer over large verdicts
An advocacy group that decries large civil verdicts put Alabama Attorney General Troy King and noted plaintiff attorney Jere Beasley on its watch list for 2009. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:14:19 GMT)
Never suggested Rana is Gandhi, says lawyer
Terror suspect Tahawwur Rana's lawyer said on Wednesday that he had never suggested that "Rana is Gandhi", a day after US prosecutors here claimed that the Pakistani-Canadian's beliefs were "akin" to those of non-violence advocated by Mahatma Gandhi. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:18:49 GMT)
Source: Christie to name Essex Co. prosecutor as state attorney general
TRENTON — A source says Republican Gov.-elect Chris Christie has chosen a Democrat to be New Jersey's next attorney general. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:39:23 GMT)
Christie names Essex County prosecutor as attorney general
TRENTON — New Jersey Gov.-elect Chris Christie announced his first Cabinet selection on Tuesday, choosing a career prosecutor and former colleague as his nominee for attorney general. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:40:13 GMT)
Harrison lawyer, uncle plead guilty to violating public officers law
NEW YORK — A Harrison lawyer and his uncle, a former state official, have admitted to breaking the law by illegally doing business with the state Liquor Authority. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:37:10 GMT)
Sports attorney picked to own Rangers baseball team
A group led by Pittsburgh sports attorney Chuck Greenberg was picked as the lead bidder for the Texas Rangers baseball team being sold by sports tycoon Tom Hicks, but still must finalize the deal and get the approval of the league's owners and Hicks' creditors. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:51:47 GMT)
Abuse remarks doubtful: lawyer
A psychologist at the Children's Court Clinic thought it was unlikely that a father had sexually abused his young daughter, the man's lawyer says. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:07:26 GMT)
Court: Nancy Garrido's lawyer wrongly bounced
A state appeals court on Tuesday rejected a judge's decision to remove the lawyer Nancy Garrido wants to defend her against charges of helping her husband kidnap and rape Jaycee Dugard. The El Dorado County judge wrongly concluded that attorney Gilbert Maines... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:44:48 GMT)
Germany must pay Afghan victims of NATO raid: Lawyer
The victims of a German-ordered NATO raid in northern Afghanistan that killed scores of civilians must be compensated for the rest of their lives by the German government, their lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:44:51 GMT)
Attorney for Preserve Graydon Coaltion raises questions
Claiming they are embarking on a "treacherous path" if they continue forward with their Request for Proposal (RFP) for the possible renovation of Graydon Pool, the attorney for the Preserve Graydon Coalition (PGC) recently sent a letter to Village Council members, asking them to clarify the village’s working relationship with the Ridgewood Pool Project (RPP), a group that has led the charge in ... (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:08:37 GMT)
Attorney: Fort Hood suspect moved out of ICU
The Army psychiatrist charged in last month's deadly shooting at Fort Hood has been moved from a hospital's intensive care unit to a private room, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:55:43 GMT)
Attorney: Husband of missing Utah mom submits DNA
The husband of a missing Utah woman has complied with a police request to submit a DNA sample, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:36:17 GMT)
Minneapolis attorney accused of rape posts $500,000 bail, gets out of jail
A prominent Minneapolis attorney accused of raping a 15-year-old boy posted a $500,000 bond and was released from jail early this morning. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:40:10 GMT)
Tiger Woods' wife seeks divorce lawyer
The New York Post is reporting that Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren is shopping for a divorce lawyer as she plans to leave her philandering husband (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:13:28 GMT)
Wasatch County attorney is judicial nominee
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert has appointed Wasatch County Attorney Thomas Low to be a judge in the state's 4th District. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:02:55 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-Connecticut Huskies student manager at center of recruiting allegations has not spoken to NCAA
A lawyer for the man at the center of recruiting allegations against the University of Connecticut says his client has not spoken to investigators. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:09:28 GMT)
Prominent lawyer criticizes legal aid boycott
A prominent criminal lawyer is speaking out against Ontario's legal aid boycott, saying those accused of serious crimes shouldn't have to bear the brunt of the dispute. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:12:03 GMT)
Wisconsin's attorney general wants more information on Asian carp threat to Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Wednesday he wants to know more about the threat Asian carp pose to the Great Lakes. The carp have been migrating northward in the Mississippi and Illinois rivers for decades. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:19:04 GMT)
Easley hires Cheshire as attorney
Former Gov. Mike Easley has hired veteran criminal defense attorney Joseph Cheshire V to represent him in a federal investigation. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:24:53 GMT)
Tiger Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, hires divorce lawyer
Tiger Woods’ wife has begun her revenge, hiring herself a divorce lawyer and a removals firm while the beleaguered golfer cuts himself off from even his closest friends. (Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:25:39 GMT)
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