Attorney News Dec 2009
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Lawyer charged with DUI
SOUTHBURY — A lawyer who represents a large condo project in Northwestern Connecticut was charged with drunken driving Friday after police observed him drive unsafely. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:13:02 GMT)
The Old Devil: Clarence Darrow, the world's Greatest Trial Lawyer by Donald McRae | Book review
Looking at the renowned lawyer through the eyes of his lover offers a new perspective, finds Alyssa McDonald The professional life of Clarence Darrow – renowned US lawyer and leading civil libertarian – is already well-documented, but Donald McRae fleshes it out with a more personal take on the "magnificently ugly" philanderer. Darrow's long affair with journalist Mary Field Parton frames a ... (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:14:58 GMT)
Lawyer stands by decision to defend Ampatuan Jr.
MANILA, Philippines - Philip Sigfrid Fortun, the lawyer of Andal Ampatuan Jr., said he is standing by his decision to defend the principal suspect in the gruesome massacre in Maguindanao province last November 23. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:38:15 GMT)
Attorney accused in nose-biting incident
MEMPHIS, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- A man alleges in a lawsuit that a Memphis attorney bit off a portion of his nose during a fight at a local restaurant. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:48:59 GMT)
Union Manufacturer Referred to Attorney General for Violations
A Union manufacturer has been referred to the state attorney general's office after investigation into illegal storage of hazardous waste. (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:54:43 GMT)
Michael Peltier: Voting machine consolidation worries attorney general
TALLAHASSEE —The consolidation of the nation’s two largest voting machine companies is drawing the attention of Florida officials wary over the fact that the new entity now makes nearly all of the state’s voting machines.Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has issued subpoenas to executives from six voting machine companies as part of an investigation begun Sept. 10 into the acquisition of ... (Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:11:00 GMT)
Contrary to report, Psystar not shutting down, lawyer says
Although Mac clone maker Psystar has turned off the lights at its Web site, the firm is not shutting down permanently, the company's lawyer said today. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:10:40 GMT)
Shane Sparks - Sparks Victim Of Extortion Says Attorney
Emmy-nominated reality TV star SHANE SPARKS's attorney insists his client is the victim of a "Hollywood style" extortion plot following his arrest on child... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:52:58 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. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:18:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Husband of missing mom left Utah
A Utah man considered a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife has left the state with the couple's two young children, his attorney said Sunday. Utah - United States - Lawyer - Person of interest - Government (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:26:56 GMT)
Michigan attorney general to file suit over Asian carp
Michigan’s attorney general plans to file a lawsuit to protect the Great Lakes and Michigan workers from the threat posed by the invasive Asian carp. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:59:09 GMT)
Attorney involved in Helms-era postcards
An earlier phase of the career of attorney Thomas Farr, who has been tapped by the new majority of the Wake County school board to review the district's legal affairs, included involvement in planning Republican "ballot security" measures in the 1980s and 1990s. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:10:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Husband of missing mom has left Utah
A Utah man considered a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife has attended a vigil for her in Washington state. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:39:17 GMT)
Lawyer wins $46 million settlement
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- A Texas lawyer won a posthumous $46 million judgment against an attorney known for winning cases involving breast implants, tobacco and drugs, authorities said. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:40:58 GMT)
Broward attorney launching gay newspaper
Broward criminal defense attorney Norm Kent, who began Express Gay News in 1999 and sold it four years later to Window Media -- which renamed it South Florida Blade and suddenly shut down last month -- will start a new gay newspaper in January. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:51:35 GMT)
Doug Lawyer, 37
Doug Lawyer has a message for companies in today's fast-paced, competitive global economy."Knoxville is open for business," he says.As the Knoxville Chamber's vice president of economic development, Lawyer spends much of his time reaching out to site selection consultants and corporate real estate executives."When a corporation is visiting Knoxville and you have three hours to show them all of ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:00:42 GMT)
William Underwood | 1941-2009: Past Reynoldsburg city attorney was elected to 7 terms in career
William Underwood, who served as Reynoldsburg city attorney for 28 years, has died. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 05:07:40 GMT)
Shorewood attorney charged for alleged sex with a minor
A Shorewood attorney has been charged with allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old boy. Charges were filed Monday, Dec. 14, against attorney Aaron F. Biber, 46, who works in Minneapolis. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:38:17 GMT)
China lawyer faces prosecution over false evidence charges
Local procuratorate in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality said Sunday it has instituted a public prosecution against a lawyer over charges of giving false evidence and obstructing witnessing. Li Zhuang, a lawyer with Beijing Kangda Law Firm, was arrested on Dec. 12 after he allegedly instructed a mob boss to lie in court during an organized crime trial in Chongqing. The 48-year-old Li was ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:14:17 GMT)
Shorewood attorney charged for alleged sex with a minor arrested in Eden Prairie
A lawyer from Shorewood has been charged with having sex with a 15-year-old boy. Charges were filed Monday, Dec. 14, against attorney Aaron F. Biber, 46, who works in Minneapolis. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:19:35 GMT)
William Underwood | 1941-2009: Past Reynoldsburg city attorney was elected to 7 terms in career
William Underwood, who served as Reynoldsburg city attorney for 28 years, has died. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:22:50 GMT)
Ballots tossed in State’s Attorney election
MT. VERNON — A circuit court judge has invalidated a number of ballots in the November 2008 election between Jefferson County State’s Attorney Jeff Bradley and Nicole Villani. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:09:32 GMT)
Wisconsins Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wants information on Asian carp
MADISON Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he wants to know more about the threat Asian carp pose to the Great Lakes. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 10:10:59 GMT)
No need for another legal aid study: N.B. lawyer
A lawyer is criticizing the New Brunswick government for launching the third report into Legal Aid in three years, when the previous reports had called for more funding that has not been delivered. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 11:38:28 GMT)
Lawyer for former top cop in the dock
By Debra Chong KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — The Sessions Court here today finally heard the trial of lawyer Rosli Dahlan, who is implicated in an ongoing corruption case against former senior cop, Datuk Ramli Yusuff. Rosli, 48, a partner in Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill, is accused of hiding information on his assets under Section 32 (1) (b) of the Anti-Corruption Act 1997. His trial was ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:29:05 GMT)
TAYLOR: City files lawsuit to force its attorney to step down
TAYLOR — In a move initiated by Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand, the city has filed a lawsuit to remove Edward Plato as city attorney. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:31:06 GMT)
Lil Wayne Lawyer Says No Charges In Tour Bust
While officials detained a number of people onboard Lil Wayne's tour bus in Texas over the weekend, the rapper's lawyer says he has not been charged w... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:45:10 GMT)
Burlington firefighter honored by Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone for 'bringing suspect to justice'
Burlington firefighter Kurt Duprez was awarded the September 11th Award from Middlesex County District Attorney Gerry Leone for his efforts in bringing a suspected child molester to justice. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:29:10 GMT)
New gay publication for South Florida launched by Fort Lauderdale attorney
New gay publication for South Florida launched by Fort Lauderdale attorney (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:51:02 GMT)
Broward attorney launching gay newspaper
Broward criminal defense attorney Norm Kent, who began Express Gay News in 1999 and sold it four years later to Window Media, which renamed it South Florida Blade and suddenly shut down last month, will start a new gay newspaper in January. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:54:03 GMT)
Austin lawyer wins posthumous bout with legendary O'Quinn
The estate of legendary Houston lawyer John O'Quinn, killed in a one-car accident in October, has agreed to pay $46.5 million to almost 3,500 former clients, ending a legal scrap begun 10 years ago by Austin lawyer Terry Scarborough. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:58:45 GMT)
Psystar Lawyer Says Company Not Shutting Down
After some brief downtime, Psystar's Web site is back up, and the company's lawyer is reportedly dismissing any suggestion that the Mac clone maker is closing up shop. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:48:57 GMT)
Contrary to report, Psystar not shutting down, lawyer says
Although Mac clone maker Psystar has turned off the lights at its Web site, the firm is not shutting down permanently, according to the company's lawyer. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:59:55 GMT)
Attorney sued after biting off part of man's nose
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- A Memphis attorney bit off part of a man's nose during a fight in a restaurant bathroom. A lawsuit filed by Greg Herbers claims attorney Mark Lambert attacked him last June after Herbers asked two men in a bathroom stall to get out so that he could use it. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:22:40 GMT)
Tennessee lawyer Mark Lambert bites off part of Greg Herbers' nose during fight over bathroom stall
A lawyer got his nose bent out of shape during an altercation over an occupied bathroom stall -- and retaliated by chomping off part of a man's schnoz. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:28:00 GMT)
Lawyer demands release of e-mails from city attorney
By Brian Hughes Staff Writer A lawyer specializing in open-records law sent a letter Friday to the city’s attorney demanding the release of e-mails Florence officials labeled “personal” and refused to produce in accordance with a TimesDaily open-record request. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:13:35 GMT)
Attorney general files suit against VIM
The Indiana attorney general has filed a lawsuit against VIM Recycling, Inc. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:15:36 GMT)
Noted Houston attorney Joe Reynolds dies
Houston attorney Joe Reynolds, who was one of the last survivors of two deadly battles in World War 2 and Korea, died in Houston Saturday (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:55:02 GMT)
So You Think You Can Dance: Shane Sparks Attorney Says Molestations Charges Are Bogus
As reported last Friday, So You Think You Can Dance choreographer, Shane Sparks, was arrested on eight counts of child molestation. Well, apparently he posted bail on Saturday night and is now focused on damage control. Keep reading to hear what his attorney had to say regarding the charges… “Shane Sparks is innocent, he knows it and soon the [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "So You Think You ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:03:12 GMT)
Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt files motion asking for attorney's fees and expenses
Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt filed a motion last week asking a federal judge to award him attorney fees and expenses, arguing that prosecutors waged a “baseless, vexatious, frivolous, bad faith, harassing and stubborn” case against him. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:31:30 GMT)
Local attorney files $5 million lawsuit against AT&T over Internet taxes
Local attorney files $5 million lawsuit against AT&T over Internet taxes (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:48:03 GMT)
Putnam lawyer who had advised a state senator gets 57 months in prison for child porn
WHITE PLAINS — A Putnam County lawyer who was counsel to a state senator for two decades was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for having child pornography on his computer. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:55:04 GMT)
U.S. Attorney's office helps 'Wounded Warriors' family members
For Wounded Warriors and family members it’s a difficult journey, but one the U.S. Attorney’s Office is trying to help with. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:55:43 GMT)
Neenah man loses attorney on eve of murder trial
APPLETON A Neenah man accused in a Grand Chute shooting death had his trial indefinitely postponed on Monday after his appointed attorney was excused from the case. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:14:37 GMT)
Take politics out of Afghan detainee affair: Lawyer
Civil liberties lawyer Paul Champ plans to tell a House of Commons committee Tuesday that the Afghan detainees affair should be moved away from "the hyper partisan process" on Parliament Hill. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:51:35 GMT)
Former candidate’s lawyer calls behavior ‘bizarre’
The attorney for a former congressional candidate on trial for fraud didn’t dispute that his client bounced more than 100 checks worth more than $56,000. But in closing arguments this morning, lawyer Fred McBride asked jurors to try to look more... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:05:00 GMT)
Protesters: County Attorney abusing power with intimidation, harassment
PHOENIX – Some Valley lawyers say Maricopa County's top attorney is abusing his power and is using intimidation and harassment. This group is concerned about what it considers “the rule of law” and the protection of the constitution and says County Attorney Andrew Thomas’ abuse will no longer be tolerated. Thomas Ryan, a lawyer who is protesting says, “Over the last 30 days Andrew Thomas stepped ... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:52:19 GMT)
Convicted murderer puts the brakes on sentencing by asking for new lawyer
The lawyer-dumping trend in high-profile criminal cases on Oahu continued Monday. This time, the unhappy... (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:08:37 GMT)
District Attorney Murphy warns about sexting
Saratoga County District Attorney Jim Murphy warned parents in a statement on Monday about "sexting" - a phenomenon among teenagers that involves sending nude photos of themselves or their friends via cell phone. (Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:26:45 GMT)
Neenah man loses attorney on eve of murder trial
APPLETON A Neenah man accused in a Grand Chute shooting death had his trial indefinitely postponed on Monday after his appointed attorney was excused from the case. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:02:11 GMT)
Lawyers Protest County Attorney's Actions
An estimated 350 lawyers gathered in front of a downtown Phoenix courthouse to protest Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas filing criminal charges against Judge Gary Donahoe. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:08:56 GMT)
Durham Attorney Wants To Make A Difference In U.S. Senate
Durham attorney Ken Lewis was the first Democratic candidate to officially enter the 2010 primary for the U.S. Senate in mid-October. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:25:14 GMT)
Former candidate's lawyer calls her behavior 'bizarre'
The attorney for a former congressional candidate on trial for fraud didn't dispute that his client bounced more than 100 checks worth more than $56,000. But in closing arguments Monday, lawyer Fred McBride asked jurors to try to look more deeply... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:50:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Comelec didn’t comply with SC registration ruling
Lawyer Rameses Victorious Villagonzalo was already at the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) Cebu City south district office in Cebu City about 8 a.m. yesterday. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:15:26 GMT)
Hariram attorney shocked by charges
Attorney Michael L. Young said Monday he was surprised that his client Hiro Jamal Hariram was indicted last week by a Cameron County grand jury on charges of theft. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:41:49 GMT)
Former Johnstown man challenges Murtha: Congressman at ‘end of career,’ Texas lawyer says
A Johnstown native who’s a lawyer in San Antonio said Monday he intends to challenge U.S. Rep. John Murtha in the Democratic primary in May. Ron Mackell Jr., 49, shied from criticizing Murtha or his job performance. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:15:12 GMT)
Lawyers Protest Against County Attorney
County Attorney Andrew Thomas is coming under fire from critics who say he's abusing his power. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:32:30 GMT)
Attorney says Fort Hood shooting suspect prevented from praying in Arabic with family
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - An attorney for the man charged in the deadly shootings at Fort Hood says the Army has prohibited his client from praying in Arabic with his family. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:53:49 GMT)
Court Says Contract Provision Made Lawyer 'Mere Puppet'
Wanting to maintain complete control over his already troubled divorce proceedings, non-practicing lawyer Curtis Kekoa Jr. insisted on a contract provision with his attorney that would give him last say over decision making. But that move backfired when a trial court said the provision turned his attorney/client relationship into an employee/employer relationship that prevented him from suing ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:01:11 GMT)
Judge Invalidates Votes in State's Attorney Race
MOUNT VERNON-- Dozens of ballots and the outcome of an election remain in question more than a year after the 2008 race for Jefferson County State’s Attorney. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:01:22 GMT)
Lawyer and Socialite's Son Draw Prison Terms for Looting Astor Estate
Anthony D. Marshall, son of New York socialite Brooke Astor, was sentenced Monday to at least a year in state prison for looting his mother's $132 million estate. The judge gave an identical 1-to-3-year sentence to the lawyer charged along with Marshall of pressuring Astor to change her will while she was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. In sentencing Marshall, the judge said he would have ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:01:31 GMT)
In FedEx Fee Fight Case, Judge Finds Lawyer Solicited Cash From Clients
Meeting a client at McDonald's to pick up $15,000 in cash has landed San Francisco plaintiffs lawyer Waukeen McCoy in serious trouble. After settling part of a civil rights claim against FedEx, McCoy solicited cash payments from three plaintiffs above and beyond his contractual fees, according to a federal district court judge who previously dismissed McCoy's entire fee application and imposed a ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:01:41 GMT)
Hasan's attorney claims civil rights violation
Accused Ft. Hood gunman Nidal Hasan's attorney plans to file a motion that his client's civil rights have been violated by military restrictions placed on him. A arabic prayer session Hasan was having on the phone with his brother recently was halted by the military because Hasan is restricted to speaking English only while he's under military control. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:37:27 GMT)
Witness: Top cop’s lawyer not a suspect
UPDATED By Debra Chong KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 — What was the motive for Malaysian graft busters to order a senior policeman’s lawyer to declare his assets when he was not suspected of any wrongdoing? The question appears to be central to the 2007 charge against lawyer, Rosli Dahlan, who was acting for former Commercial Crimes Investigation (CCID) director, Datuk Ramli Yusuff. Deputy public ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:59:05 GMT)
In FedEx Fee Fight Case, Judge Finds Lawyer Solicited Cash From Clients
Meeting a client at McDonald's to pick up $15,000 in cash has landed San Francisco plaintiffs lawyer Waukeen McCoy in serious trouble. After settling part of a civil rights claim against FedEx, McCoy solicited cash payments from three plaintiffs above and beyond his contractual fees, according to a federal district court judge who previously dismissed McCoy's entire fee application and imposed a ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:02:49 GMT)
Attorney David Duncan: Suit says liberty taken
[Amarillo attorney David Duncan, accused of taking settlement money from clients, wants his office property back. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:14:04 GMT)
Flood attorney requests disclosure suit be dismissed
A lawsuit filed to block disclosure of the state's audit of a controversial Pittston Township juvenile detention center has languished for more than three years and should be dismissed, an attorney for former Luzerne County Controller Steve Flood said Mo (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:59:09 GMT)
Attorney general sues lumber recycling plant
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is suing a northern Indiana lumber recycling plant with a history of environmental and worker-safety violations. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:00:03 GMT)
Indiana attorney general sues lumber recycling plant
Indiana's attorney general is suing a northern Indiana lumber recycling plant with a history of environmental and worker-safety violations. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:01:11 GMT)
Attorney General: Former Detroit Mayor May Have Violated Campaign Law
Michigan’s Attorney General says former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick may have violated the law…if he used a campaign fund to pay his lawyers. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter has more… Attorney General Mike Cox issued an opinion that directs the state official in charge of elections – Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land – to examine whether Kilpatrick used his re-election fund to pay lawyers ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:24:23 GMT)
Lawyer who advised state senator gets 57 months for child porn
A lawyer who used to advise a state senator will spend nearly five years in a federal prison for having more than 40 images of child pornography on his computer, a federal judge ruled Monday. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:50:23 GMT)
Putnam lawyer who had advised a state senator gets 57 months in prison for child porn
WHITE PLAINS — A Putnam County lawyer who was counsel to a state senator for two decades was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for having child pornography on his computer. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:54:51 GMT)
Attorney sentenced for possessing child porn
WHITE PLAINS – A Patterson, NY attorney has been sentenced in federal court in White Plains to four years and nine months in federal prison for the possession of more than 40 images of child pornography. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:57:50 GMT)
N.L. government afraid of Neville: lawyer
The lawyer for the former child advocate who was fired by a vote of the legislature Monday says the provincial government is afraid of what Darlene Neville has to say. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:30:44 GMT)
TAYLOR: City files lawsuit to force its attorney to step down
TAYLOR — In a move initiated by Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand, the city has filed a lawsuit to remove Edward Plato as city attorney. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:31:09 GMT)
Arroyo lawyer expects dismissal of disqualification cases
The lawyer of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Tuesday that he expects the Philippines’ poll body to dismiss cases disallowing his client from seeking a congressional seat in 2010. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:43:35 GMT)
Indiana files suit against VIM plant :Elkhart company violating laws on dumping, attorney general says.
ELKHART -- Indiana's attorney general filed suit against VIM Recycling Inc. on Monday, saying the company has been violating open dumping laws and must stop dumping wood waste on the site. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:50:07 GMT)
France could free Iranian assassin next month: lawyer
French judges could release an Iranian agent jailed for the murder of a former prime minister as early as next month, his lawyer said Tuesday, after France accused Tehran of seeking a prisoner swap. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:57:27 GMT)
NYC victim's mom calls accused EMTs 'inhuman'; lawyer decries rush to judgment
NEW YORK - Two emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman are "inhuman," her mother said Tuesday as a lawyer for the EMTs argued his clients are being vilified in a rush to judgment. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:23:59 GMT)
Lawyer: NYer Faces New Charges In AG Threat Case
The lawyer for a man accused of making threatening comments about New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says his client has been indicted on additional charges. Bryan Cameron said Monday he did not know what the new charges were against Jack Geoghan. He said Geoghan, of Bayport, could be arraigned sometime this week. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:34:52 GMT)
Attorney: Army Prohibits Maj. Nidal Hasan's Prayers
A defense attorney for the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly shooting at Fort Hood says the Army has prohibited his client from praying in Arabic with his family. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:37:38 GMT)
Ind. attorney general sues lumber recycling plant
Indiana's attorney general is suing a northern Indiana lumber recycling plant with a history of environmental and worker-safety violations. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:01:54 GMT)
Detectives asking for public's help in shooting death of L.A. attorney
Sheriff's homicide detectives on Monday asked the public's help in solving the shooting death of a prominent Los Angeles attorney outside his home. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:22:03 GMT)
Ind. attorney general sues lumber recycling plant
Indiana's attorney general is suing a northern Indiana lumber recycling plant with a history of environmental and worker-safety violations. The lawsuit filed Monday in Elkhart County seeks preliminary and permanent injunctions to halt open dumping of wood... Indiana - Elkhart County Indiana - United States - Attorney general - Business (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:30:51 GMT)
Rally challenge for Scots lawyer
A Scottish lawyer quits his day job for a month to take part in the world's toughest endurance race, the Dakar Rally. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:05:46 GMT)
Attorney: Hasan Not Allowed To Pray in Arabic
The Central Texas attorney who represents the Army psychiatrist charged in the deadly shooting rampage at Fort Hood says the Army has prohibited his client from praying in Arabic with his family. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:26:46 GMT)
S.C. attorney general to investigate health care bill
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster and top lawyers from other states are looking into whether the federal health care deal is constitutional. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:34:15 GMT)
Former Texas Lawyer Sentenced For Extorting Wife’s Lovers
A former Texas lawyer has started serving a prison sentence for extorting money from his wife’s lovers. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:19:45 GMT)
The Likely Pick for SD's New U.S. Attorney: Laura Duffy
Veteran federal prosecutor Laura Duffy appears very likely to become the Obama Administration's nominee for U.S. attorney in San Diego, according to multiple sources who said she was recently interviewed at the White House and Department of Justice. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:58:38 GMT)
Accused EMTs' lawyer decries 'rush to judgment'
The lawyer for two New York City emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman says his clients are being vilified by a rush to judgment. Douglas Rosenthal tells The Associated Press that he's confident the facts will show that Jason Green and Melissa Jackson acted "appropriately" at the Brooklyn cafe on Dec. 9. The two were at the eatery when employee Eutisha ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:59:00 GMT)
Accused EMTs' lawyer decries 'rush to judgment'
The lawyer for two New York City emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman says his clients are being vilified by a rush to judgment. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:59:55 GMT)
Accused EMTs' lawyer decries 'rush to judgment'
The lawyer for two New York City emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman says his clients are... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:16:52 GMT)
Accused EMTs' lawyer decries 'rush to judgment'
Associated Press - December 22, 2009 3:05 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The lawyer for two New York City emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman says his... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:22:34 GMT)
Vermont Attorney General Seeks Clues on Dairy Monopoly Claims
Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell said he wants more information from dairy farmers who have been squeezed by milk processors before deciding whether he will take action or request a federal investigation of alleged anticompetitive activity, the Associated Press reported. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:39:07 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General asks Jewish Hospital, Mercy Health Partners to delay merger
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has weighed in on the proposed merger of Jewish Hospital and Mercy Health Partners . Cordray's plea: Please wait two months, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer . The Cincinnati hospital and health system had hoped to complete their $180 million merger shortly after New Year's Day, the Enquirer reported Tuesday. Cordray, whose office is ... (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:45:19 GMT)
Attorney General asks for delay for Health Alliance
HAMILTON - The Ohio attorney general is asking for a delay in the Mercy Health Partners purchase of Jewish Hospital. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:47:10 GMT)
Rajaratnam Lawyer Opposes Request for Summer Trial (Update1)
Dec. 22 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Raj Rajaratnam , the billionaire Galleon Group LLC founder accused of insider trading, urged a judge not to “rush” through the case and schedule a trial for this summer. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:05:20 GMT)
Lawyer Defends EMTs
Two emergency medical technicians accused of refusing to help a dying pregnant woman are "inhuman," her mother said Tuesday as a lawyer for the EMTs argued his clients are being vilified in a rush to judgment. (Tue, 22 Dec 2009 23:40:51 GMT)
SC attorney general, counterparts, scrutinize dealmaking on US Senate health care legislation
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The top prosecutors in seven states are probing the constitutionality of a political deal that cut a funding break for Nebraska in order to pass a federal health care reform bill, South Carolina's attorney general said Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:24:10 GMT)
Judge nixes tax lawyer Steven Klig's plea deal in extortion scheme for nude photos of ex-lover
A Long Island tax lawyer busted for trying to blackmail a former lover into sending him nude photos of herself was set to cop a plea Tuesday until a federal judge put on the brakes. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:34:00 GMT)
Karzai Government Will Prosecute Two Ministers, Attorney Says
The government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai, under pressure from the U.S. to reduce official corruption, will prosecute two cabinet ministers for graft “in the near future,” the attorney general said. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 02:46:54 GMT)
Lawyer: Hasan forbidden to pray in Arabic
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The Army major charged with fatally shooting 13 people at Fort Hood in Texas has been barred from praying in Arabic on the telephone, his lawyer says. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 03:25:38 GMT)
Attorney faces 2 indecent exposure charges
An attorney based in Conway faces two charges that he exposed himself on separate occasions at his law office, according to arrest warrants filed by Conway police. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:08:24 GMT)
Vietnam charges human rights lawyer
Vietnam has charged a well-known human rights lawyer and his associates with subversion, a charge that could carry the death penalty, state media reported Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:28:00 GMT)
Nation Digest: Storm socks West, Midwest; EMTs' lawyer defends inaction in death.
Nation Digest: Storm socks West, Midwest; EMTs' lawyer defends inaction in death. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:30:09 GMT)
Acquitted of Money Laundering, Defense Attorney Sets Sights on Legal Fees
Lawyers for defense attorney J. Mark Shelnutt have asked a federal judge to reimburse him for more than $225,000 in legal fees, claiming federal prosecutors "lacked any legal or factual basis" for the drug, money-laundering and bribery charges of which Shelnutt has been cleared. Judge Clay Land has excoriated federal prosecutors for making "sweetheart plea deals" with drug dealers to support ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:31:00 GMT)
Attorney Can Seek to Recover Fees Despite Faulty Retainer, Panel Says
An appeals panel in Manhattan has ruled that an attorney who failed to comply with a court rule covering retainer agreements and who was discharged by his client can nevertheless recover the value of services provided. The ruling narrowed a lower court decision that would have permitted the lawyer, who had not complied with the 2002 court requirement that clients be given retainer letters, to ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:31:20 GMT)
Obama taps Nettles for U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama on Tuesday tapped Columbia defense attorney Bill Nettles to be South Carolina's next U.S. attorney. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:48:36 GMT)
Attorney: Man unfit to be tried in killing
A 74-year-old man charged with fatally shooting his wife in June is not competent to stand trial, his attorney said in an answer last week in a wrongful-death lawsuit that has been filed against him. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Attorney General warns of phishing email
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Be on the look out for an email wanting your personal information from Hotmail because it is a phishing scam. The state attorney general says the email states if you do not send your personal information your account will be closed. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:00:11 GMT)
Top cop’s lawyer case: Defence allowed to challenge graft notice
By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 — The question of motive is still playing out as a central theme surrounding the case of lawyer Rosli Dahlan, with the Sessions Court ruling today that the defence could question a deputy public prosecutor on his motive in issuing a corruption notice. The court dismissed the prosecution's application to disallow the defence team from questioning DPP ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:09:03 GMT)
Rajaratnam Lawyer Opposes Request for Summer Trial on Galleon
Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Raj Rajaratnam , the billionaire Galleon Group LLC founder accused of insider trading, urged a judge not to “rush” the case by scheduling a summer trial that would “compromise” his defense. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 05:30:28 GMT)
Rajaratnam Lawyer Opposes Request for Summer Trial on Galleon
Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Raj Rajaratnam , the billionaire Galleon Group LLC founder accused of insider trading, urged a judge not to “rush” the case by scheduling a summer trial that would “compromise” his defense. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:08:02 GMT)
Vietnam charges lawyer with subversion
Vietnam has charged Le Cong Dinh, an outspoken human rights lawyer, with trying to overthrow the state, a crime that could incur the death penalty. The charges accuse Mr Dinh with “colluding with Vietnamese reactionary groups and hostile forces in exile” to bring down the Vietnamese state. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:04:40 GMT)
Fired chief, attorney get $100K from W. Pa. town
BLAIRSVILLE, Pa. - A former police chief and his attorney have been paid $100,000 to settle the chief's wrongful firing lawsuit against a Western Pennsylvania borough. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:52:00 GMT)
Russian Supreme Court Annuls Lebedev’s Arrest Order, Lawyer Says
Russia’s Supreme Court annulled a Moscow judge’s 2003 order to arrest Platon Lebedev, the former business partner of jailed OAO Yukos ex-owner Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a lawyer for Lebedev said. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:26:51 GMT)
Gay lawyer claim$ bias
A lesbian lawyer yesterday sued her former firm for $50 million, saying she suffered "repulsive harassment and discrimination" because she wore men's shirts and "does not fit into typical feminine stereotypes." Julie Kamps said "one or more" par... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:36:21 GMT)
Attorney says Duncan School District failed in job to protect student, 15
DUNCAN — The attorney for a 15-year-old girl who claims she was sexually assaulted by a substitute teacher said the Duncan School District should have conducted a better criminal background check on the teacher."They opted for the cheaper statewide check instead of a nationwide one,” Oklahoma City attorney Gary Higginbotham said. "And for that they let a predator around one of our most ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:05:37 GMT)
Attorney identifies suspended police officers
Associated Press - December 23, 2009 7:15 AM ET ENID, Okla. (AP) - Attorney Scott Wood of Tulsa says he now represents Enid Police Capts. Dean Grassino and Tom Nichols after they were suspended... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:27:09 GMT)
Attorney General Greg Abbott files for re-election
The Republican had been considering a run for lieutenant governor and instead he filed Tuesday for a third term as the state's top attorney (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:37:24 GMT)
Attorney: Mother of Dwight Howard's son didn't violate agreement
The attorney for the mother of Dwight Howard's 2-year-old son has denied allegations made against his client in lawsuits brought by the Orlando Magic center. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:41:40 GMT)
Attorney decries tapes of ex-gov's brother's calls
CHICAGO — An attorney told the judge in former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s corruption case Tuesday that FBI agents improperly recorded 208 phone conversations between the former governor’s brother and his wife, some “of the most intimate nature.” (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:16:16 GMT)
Lesbian Lawyer Sues Firm for $50
A lesbian lawyer is suing her former firm for $50 million, saying she endured "repulsive harassment and discrimination" because of her sexual orientation. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:27:27 GMT)
Attorney identifies suspended police officers
Attorney Scott Wood of Tulsa says he now represents Enid Police Capts. Dean Grassino and Tom Nichols after they were suspended and are being investigated. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:35:49 GMT)
Spare police killers life, attorney asks jurors
Jackson Chambers Daniels Jr. was carrying out a vendetta when he murdered two Riverside police officers 27 years ago, a prosecutor told a jury Monday. But now that Daniels has spent nearly 30 years in prison, justice would not be served by executing him, his defense attorney argued. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:50:10 GMT)
Vietnam Charges Lawyer With Capital Crime
The charge of subversion against a U.S.- educated human rights lawyer intensifies a crackdown on dissent in advance of a Communist Party Congress. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:58:41 GMT)
Attorney Identifies Suspended Enid Police Officers
Attorney Scott Wood of Tulsa says he now represents Enid Police Capts. Dean Grassino and Tom Nichols after they were suspended and are being investigated. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:18:33 GMT)
Utah's U.S. attorney to become partner in law firm
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah's outgoing U.S. attorney says the next chapter of his legal career will include helping corporations avoid prosecution for running afoul of the law. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:49:04 GMT)
Utah's U.S. attorney to become partner in law firm
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Utah's outgoing U.S. attorney says the next chapter of his legal career will include helping corporations avoid prosecution for running afoul of the law. Brett Tolman's last day as Utah's top federal prosecutor is Dec. 31. Tolman told The Associated Press on Tuesday he'll become a partner at the law firm Ray Quinney & Nebeker in January. He says his practice will focus on ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:58:47 GMT)
Area lawyer appointed as bankruptcy judge
A San Diego lawyer has been appointed the newest bankruptcy judge for the court that serves San Diego County and Imperial County. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:02:52 GMT)
Dallas Attorney Steve DeWolf to Co-Author Upcoming Book on Texas Wind Energy Law
DALLAS – Dallas attorney and wind energy developer Steven K. DeWolf soon can say he literally has written the book on wind energy law in Texas . Mr. DeWolf recently signed on with publisher LexisNexis-Matthew Bender to co-author an upcoming book on legal issues surrounding wind energy. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:24:18 GMT)
Failure to fix cells inexcusable: lawyer
The Victorian government has failed to remove hanging points from an old cell in the Echuca lock-up where a man died on Tuesday night, a community lawyer says. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:24:19 GMT)
Lawyer moves to dismiss lawsuit against closed Potomac assisted living facility
A lawyer representing AAA Warmcare, a Potomac assisted living facility shut down by the state after allegations of resident abuse, has moved to dismiss a lawsuit against the facility. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:48:05 GMT)
US attorney to become partner in Utah law firm
For Utah's outgoing U.S. attorney, the next chapter of his legal career will include preventing corporations from running afoul of the law. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:28:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Insanity defense to be presented in former Tulsa teacher trial
A lawyer for John Robert Kastner told a judge Wednesday that a defense of insanity will be presented at Kastner’s first-degree murder trial.In response to an inquiry from Tulsa County District Judge Clancy Smith, defense attorney John Byrd said he will file written notice of an intent to present an insanity defense “as soon as I can.”Kastner, 52, a former Tulsa high school teacher and coach who ... (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:30:02 GMT)
Lawyer's aide: Brazilian family will give up legal fight; give boy to N.J. father
An aide to the lawyer of a Brazilian family fighting for custody of a 9-year-old boy says the family has agreed to turn him over to his U.S. father. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:48:28 GMT)
US attorney to become partner in Utah law firm
For Utah's outgoing U.S. attorney, the next chapter of his legal career will include preventing corporations from running afoul of the law. Brett Tolman's last day as Utah's top federal prosecutor is Dec. 31. In January, Tolman will become a partner at the... Utah - Brett Tolman - United States - Law - United States Attorney (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:00:19 GMT)
Hankinson Levinger Attorney Wins National Animal Welfare Honor
DALLAS – A national animal welfare organization is honoring Texas attorney Ryan Clinton of Hankinson Levinger for his work in promoting the philosophy of no-kill animal sheltering in Austin, Texas, and surrounding communities. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:07:40 GMT)
Lawyer Says T.I. Is Out of Prison
A lawyer for the rapper T.I. said his client had been released on Tuesday from a federal prison in Arkansas, where he was serving a sentence for weapons violations. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:30:01 GMT)
Lawyer's aide: Brazilian family has agreed to give up legal fight, hand over boy to US father
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - A Brazilian family has decided to end its legal fight for custody of a 9-year-old boy and will obey a court order to turn him over to his U.S. father, an aide to the family's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:36:00 GMT)
30-year fugitive won't fight extradition, attorney says
FORSYTH, Mo. (AP) — The attorney for a man accused of escaping from a Florida prison 30 years ago says his client does not plan to fight extradition from Missouri. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:46:00 GMT)
Mark Shelnutt case: Government wants more time to respond to attorney's fees motion
Government prosecutors requested more time today to respond to a Dec. 15 motion from Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, who asked for more than $200,000 in attorney’s fees and expenses. (Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:25:39 GMT)
NY court that upheld banned lawyer's terror conviction says 2-year sentence seems unreasonable
NEW YORK - A federal appeals court in New York City says a judge who sentenced a disbarred lawyer to just over two years in prison should consider a harsher sentence in light of the case's terrorism connection. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:08:58 GMT)
Another Texas man freed by DNA evidence sues, claims lawyer's cut of compensation 'excessive'
DALLAS - A second wrongly convicted man freed by DNA evidence has sued his civil lawyer and an Innocence Project of Texas official in a dispute over attorney fees in DNA exoneration cases. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:20:00 GMT)
Boone lawyer for federal board?
President Barack Obama announced this week his intention to nominate lawyer John Nalbandian of Boone County to the board of the State Justice Institute. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:26:42 GMT)
Car Prowler Steals Attorney General's Briefcase
Police said a thief broke into the state attorney general's car and stole his briefcase, which contained his official badge, early Tuesday morning. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:56:47 GMT)
NY court that upheld banned lawyer's terror conviction says 2-year sentence seems unreasonable
NEW YORK - A federal appeals court on Wednesday took a sterner stance toward the upcoming resentencing of a former civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case, saying it has "serious doubts" whether her sentence of just over two years in prison was reasonable. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 02:34:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Grand Jury Investigating Sen. Jane Clare Orie
A Pennsylvania state senator has hired a high-profile criminal defense lawyer who says detectives have searched her office and seized computers. (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:26:44 GMT)
Texas Man Freed by DNA Sues Over 'Excessive' Attorney Fees
A wrongly convicted man freed by DNA evidence is suing his civil lawyer and an Innocence Project of Texas official, saying they want too large a chunk of the nearly $1.3 million he received for spending 16 years in prison. Patrick Waller is on an expanding list of Texas DNA exonerees upset over what they call excessive attorney fees. His lawsuit is the second to be filed in one month as a ... (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:46:14 GMT)
Attorney General Greg Abbott to seek 3rd term; former Austin City Council member Raul Alvarez files for county ...
Attorney General Greg Abbott to seek 3rd term; former Austin City Council member Raul Alvarez files for county commissioner (Thu, 24 Dec 2009 03:57:07 GMT)
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