Attorney News Dec 2009
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Eritrea : Being Law-Abiding Constitutes Characteristic Feature of a Civilized Society - Attorney General
Asmara — The Eritrean Attorney General, Mr. Alemseged Habteslalsie, highlighted the need for preserving the nation's cherished culture of tolerance through raising societal awareness regarding law, as being law-abiding is a characteristic feature of a civilized society. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:49:04 GMT)
Percy Sutton, attorney for Malcolm X, dies at 89
Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, has died (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:54:13 GMT)
Moscow commission slams treatment of jailed lawyer
An independent commission has slammed Russian authorities over the treatment of a lawyer who fought official corruption and died in prison. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:57:15 GMT)
Northern Ky. attorney tapped for justice board
BURLINGTON, Ky. (AP) - A northern Kentucky attorney is being tapped for a seat on a federal board that awards grants to aide state courts. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:23:39 GMT)
Moscow commission slams treatment of jailed lawyer
An independent commission harshly criticized Russian authorities on Monday over the treatment of a lawyer who fought official corruption and died in prison. Sergei Magnitsky was subjected to "physical and psychological pressure" and at times endured... Russia - Moscow - Sergei Magnitsky - Political corruption - Administrative Regions (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:44:59 GMT)
Moscow commission slams treatment of jailed lawyer
An independent commission harshly criticized Russian authorities on Monday over the treatment of a lawyer who fought official corruption and died in prison. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:35:12 GMT)
Hailey Glassman 'is going to jail' in Jon Gosselin break-in, says his lawyer
Could Jon Gosselin 's ex-lover Hailey Glassman actually be the criminal that broke into his Manhattan apartment? The octodad's lawyer thinks so. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:44:00 GMT)
Minnesota attorney general asks U.S. high court to protect lakes from carp
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a brief this morning asking the U.S. Supreme Court to order emergency injunctive relief to protect the Great Lakes from the potential invasion of Asian carp. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:47:40 GMT)
Sergei Magnitsky: independent investigation into death of lawyer slams Russia
An independent investigation into the treatment of a Russian lawyer who died in jail after accusing officials of corruption and theft has slammed the Moscow legal and prison authorities. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:31:38 GMT)
PERCY SUTTON | 1920-2009: Attorney for Malcolm X dies at age 89
NEW YORK -- Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and news media mogul, died. He was 89. Marissa Shorenstein, a spokeswoman for Gov. David Paterson, confirmed that Mr. Sutton died Saturday. She did not know the cause. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:43:10 GMT)
Attorney to help UC Berkeley grads held in Iran
The families of three UC Berkeley graduates held in Iran since July said Sunday that they hired a prominent lawyer in Iran to work for the Americans' release. Attorney Masoud Shafii has been retained by relatives of Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Josh Fattal.... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:28 GMT)
McQuade confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Michigan
The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of Barbara McQuade to become the first female U.S. Attorney in the eastern district of Michigan. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:23:24 GMT)
A lawyer for Gov. Jim Gibbons says a tentative divorce settlement reached....
A lawyer for Gov. Jim Gibbons says a tentative divorce settlement reached. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:34:01 GMT)
Barmore case: State's attorney to ask judge to find 2 in contempt
ROCKFORD — Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato will ask a judge to find Sheila Brown and her daughter Marissa in contempt of court for their failure to appear before a Winnebago County grand jury Dec. 23. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:16:16 GMT)
Helena Attorney Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Montana
BILLINGS – The U.S. Senate has confirmed Helena attorney Michael Cotter as the U.S. attorney for the District of Montana. The Senate's confirmation came on Dec. 24. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:46:58 GMT)
Lawyer claims Gosselin break-in a hoax
NEW YORK, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- A lawyer for Jon Gosselin's ex-girlfriend says Hailey Glassman had nothing to do with the alleged ransacking of the reality TV personality's New York home. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:53:59 GMT)
EXCLUSIVE: Attorney: Rodriguez Not Competent For Trial
In newly filed court papers, the attorney for the man accused of killing a former co-worker in a downtown shooting rampage is asking for a hearing to argue his client is not mentally competent to stand trial. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:15:53 GMT)
Civil Rights Lawyer Percy Sutton Dies
Civil Rights lawyer Percy Sutton has died at the age of 89. Over a long career, Sutton served as an attorney for Malcolm X, a mentor to the Rev. Jesse Jackson and to New York Gov. David Paterson. New York City's former Mayor David Dinkins says both he and Congressman Charles Rangel might not have gained their positions of influence had Sutton not paved the way. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:28:46 GMT)
S.A.-born pioneering civil rights attorney Sutton dies at 89
Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, has died. He was 89. NEW YORK -- Percy Sutton, the pioneering, San Antonio-born civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul, has died. He was 89. Marissa ... (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:41:49 GMT)
State Attorney's Office investigator held on DUI, drug charges
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a 44-year-old investigator and researcher for the Pasco-Pinellas State Attorney's Office on charges of driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance and trafficking hydrocodone on Sunday. (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:18:00 GMT)
McCourt Divorce Lawyer Plays 'RAIDS' Card
West Hollywood officials condemned a statement made by the lawyer of soon-to-be-ex-wife of Los Angeles Dodger Owner Frank McCourt's divorce lawyer, who said the team owner suffered from RAIDS, or "recently acquired income deficiency syndrome." (Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:58:15 GMT)
Percy Sutton: Attorney who represented Malcolm X
Percy Sutton, who died on 26 December aged 89, was the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a political power broker and media mogul. The son of a former slave, Sutton became a fixture in Harlem following his service with the famed Tuskegee Airmen in the Second World War. His Harlem law office, founded in 1953, represented Malcolm X ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:12:07 GMT)
Russian officials criticised after lawyer dies in jail
AN independent commission harshly criticised Russian authorities yesterday over the treatment of a lawyer who fought official corruption and died in prison. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:09:30 GMT)
District attorney reviewing fatal wreck case
District Attorney Matt Chandler is still reviewing information turned over by the Portales Police in the case of a 71-year-old Portales woman who died after being struck by a vehicle on Oct. 30. Chandler said Monday his staff is still reading through... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:49:52 GMT)
Accused of Bribing Judges, Disbarred Lawyer Pins Hopes on 'Honest Services' Case
Disbarred lawyer Paul Minor and two judges he's accused of bribing hope an unrelated case before the U.S. Supreme Court will help them get out of prison. A recent hearing before the U.S. Supreme Court has many legal experts believing the high court is poised to strike down an "honest services" statute, which makes it illegal for public officials to fraudulently deprive constituents of honest ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:00:57 GMT)
Lawyer's Misconduct Costs Him Any Share of $1.2 Million Fee
A maritime lawyer's misconduct, including his flight from New York to avoid arrest on contempt charges, has disqualified him from sharing in a contingency fee for work performed prior to his disbarment, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled last week. Disbarred lawyer Kenneth Heller's refusal to turn over files in a matter that ultimately was resolved with a $3.7 million settlement was "symptomatic ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:01:31 GMT)
Court censures attorney
The Tennessee Supreme Court has publicly censured Chattanooga attorney Tabitha Finch in response to a complaint from the Board of Professional Responsibility, according to a news release from the board. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:14:51 GMT)
Lawyer arrested, accused of evading income taxes
A Columbus lawyer has been charged with filing false tax returns and trying to cover up the crime. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:22:40 GMT)
District attorney learns city is cutting off health insurance contributions to office
On top of previously announced cuts to the Orleans Parish district attorney's budget, the city last week added one more to the list, telling office leaders they will have to pay at least another $500,000 in annual health insurance premiums. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:47:15 GMT)
Minnesota attorney general seeks injunction to stop Asian carp
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to order emergency injunctive relief to protect the Great Lakes from the potential invasion of Asian carp. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:10:14 GMT)
Obituary: Percy Sutton: Attorney for Malcolm X
Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before launching successful careers as a New York political power broker and media mogul, has died. He was 89. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:51:51 GMT)
Scathing Report Issued on Russian Lawyer's Death
MOSCOW -- A report released Monday by an independent watchdog group found that a 37-year-old lawyer, Sergei L. Magnitsky, after complaining of worsening stomach pain for five days, spent the last hour of his life alone in a Moscow prison cell because a prison surgeon had ordered a psychiatric examination rather than a doctor's care. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:31:16 GMT)
Lawyer's Misconduct Costs Him Any Share of $1.2 Million Fee
A maritime lawyer's misconduct, including his flight from New York to avoid arrest on contempt charges, has disqualified him from sharing in a contingency fee for work performed prior to his disbarment, a federal bankruptcy judge ruled last week. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:02:32 GMT)
U.S. attorney: New S.D. division designed to emphasize appeals
The creation of an appellate division is meant to highlight the importance of appeals cases for states within the 8th Circuit, U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson said. Most federal prosecutors' offices have a specific appellate division, but South Dakota has not had one, Johnson said. He announced the creation of an appellate division Monday. "The importance of that division and that role has grown ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:04:18 GMT)
U.S. Attorney’s Office Adds New Division
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson has created a new division within the office that will deal only with appeals to the 8th U.S. Circuit of Appeals. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:42:33 GMT)
Lawyer arrested, accused of evading income taxes
A Columbus lawyer has been charged with filing false tax returns and trying to cover up the crime. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:53:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Madoff had dizziness, high blood pressure
BUTNER, N.C. — A lawyer for the hospitalized Bernard Madoff says his client has experienced dizziness and high blood pressure. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:25:50 GMT)
Minnesota's attorney general joins fight against Asian Carp
Minnesota's attorney general is backing the effort to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes, saying they threaten her state's commercial and recreational fishing industries. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:33:24 GMT)
Retired attorney honored for career as civil rights activist
Gary attorney Hilbert L. Bradley, 89, was given a grand send-off recently before he left for Naples, Fla., with his wife to enjoy his retirement. The James C. Kimbrough Bar Association and Bradley's law partner, Robert Lewis, hosted a retirement party for Bradley early this month at Avalon Manor Banquet Center in Hobart. Bradley retired after 60 years as an attorney and civil rights activist in ... (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:45:58 GMT)
Somkid, 4 other police appeal with attorney over Saudi murder case
Provincial Police Region 5 chief Lt General Somkid Boonthanom - along with four others allegedly involved in the 1990 missing Saudi businessman case - Tuesday lodged an appeal with Special Case Attorney Thanapit Mulpruek. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:34:18 GMT)
Court disciplines Joe Jackson's attorney
Records show an attorney handling Joe Jackson's bid to receive a monthly stipend from his son's estate has had his law license placed on probation for two years. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:38:15 GMT)
Disbarred RI lawyer released to halfway house
Disbarred Providence lawyer John Cicilline (siss-ill-EE'-nee) is being released to a halfway house. Cicilline, the brother of Providence Mayor David Cicilline, was sentenced to 18 months after pleading guilty to shaking down drug dealer clients. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:55:04 GMT)
Attorney hot-button at supervisors
ALGONA— A packed room was the sight for revisiting the idea of taking the Kossuth County District Attorney from full-time to part-time. Members of various courthouse departments were in attendance to voice their opinions on the matter at the meeting. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:40:20 GMT)
Disbarred RI lawyer released to halfway house
Former lawyer John Cicilline is expected to move to a halfway house Tuesday. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:41:10 GMT)
Court disciplines Joe Jackson's attorney
Records show an attorney handling Joe Jackson's bid to receive a monthly stipend from his son's estate has had his law license placed on probation for two years. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:43:48 GMT)
Court Disciplines Joe Jackson's Attorney
Joe Jackson's Attorney Has Law License Placed On Probation Over 2002 Case (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:00:01 GMT)
Ruchika's lawyer to meet Chidambaram Wednesday
Lawyer Pankaj Bhardwaj, who fought Ruchika Girhotra's molestation case free of cost for the last 13 years, said he will meet union Home Minister P. Chidambaram in New Delhi Wednesday and place all the facts and evidence of the case before him. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:02:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Hailey Glassman was just removing her belongings
The latest in the Jon Gosselin-apartment-ransacking story: HaileyGlassman's lawyer is now admitting that her client took a TV and otheritems from his apartment. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:26:58 GMT)
SoCal teen's attorney challenges adult arson case
A San Bernardino County judge has agreed to postpone the arson arraignment of a 16-year-old Yucaipa (yoo-KY'-puh) boy to give his attorney time to challenge a decision to try him as an adult. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:34:01 GMT)
Somkid, 4 other police appeal with attorney over Saudi murder case
Provincial Police Region 5 chief Lt General Somkid Boonthanom - along with four others allegedly involved in the 1990 missing Saudi businessman case - Tuesday lodged an appeal with Special Case Attorney Thanapit Mulpruek. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:35:18 GMT)
Joe Jackson's lawyer has licence put on probation
A lawyer for Joe Jackson, who is seeking a $15,000 US monthly allowance from the estate of his late son Michael, has been disciplined. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:53:07 GMT)
Noted NJ attorney David Satz Jr. dies at 82
VERONA — David M. Satz Jr., a longtime U.S. Attorney for New Jersey who later became a pioneer in the field of casino gaming law, has died. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:54:06 GMT)
Kenya : Ex-Military Lawyer to Manage Country's Elections
Nairobi — A retired military lawyer will head the country's new secretariat to manage the country's elections unveiled by the Interim Independent Electoral Commission. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:03:12 GMT)
Attorney charged with misappropriating client's funds
A New Kensington attorney was arrested today for allegedly misappropriating more than $80,000 from one of his clients (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:51:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Leach did no wrong, doctor will back it up
The lawyer for Mike Leach says the suspended Texas Tech coach did nothing wrong in how he treated a player with a "mild" concussion. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:09:09 GMT)
Lawyer Ted Liggett: Texas Tech Red Raiders coach Mike Leach treated injured player properly
The lawyer for Mike Leach says the suspended Texas Tech coach did nothing wrong in how he treated a player with a "mild" concussion. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:11:50 GMT)
Lewis & Munday attorney to serve as special assistant to Robert Bobb
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has designated an attorney with Lewis & Munday P.C. to act as a special assistant attorney general in her work representing Detroit Public Schools. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:12:18 GMT)
Lawyer Drops Art Heist Victims As Clients
The lawyer for two men who allege they are victims of one of the country's largest art heists dropped both clients, citing a conflict of interest. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:16:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Tape Clears Jon Gosselin
Jon Gosselin’s lawyer says surveillance footage shows the reality TV dad was only in his condo building for 60 seconds before reporting a burglary at his apartment. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:18:10 GMT)
Attorney Warns CPAs of Lawsuits in 2010
A prominent securities attorney told a group of CPAs that they will face a rising tide of enforcement actions and litigation next year. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:20:47 GMT)
Florida attorney general says he plans to review proposed federal health care legislation
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida's attorney general said Tuesday that he is looking at possibly suing the federal government over concerns about proposed health care legislation moving through Congress. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:25:33 GMT)
Lawyer says facts all wrong in trade secrets case
The lawyer for a man charged with giving trade secrets to an Indian company said Tuesday his client is not guilty. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:32:02 GMT)
Anne Milgram Nearing End Of Her Term As NJ Attorney General
(Trenton, 12/29/2009) New Jersey's Attorney General is getting ready to leave office next month when the state gets a new Governor. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:35:27 GMT)
Centre calls family lawyer for talks
New Delhi, Dec. 29: The lawyer for Ruchika Girhotra’s family will meet top home ministry officials tomorrow after the Centre decided to act against convicted former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:01:30 GMT)
Hailey Glassman lawyer: Jon Gosselin's alleged break-in a PR stunt
A lawyer for Jon Gosselin's ex-girlfriend says Hailey Glassman had nothing to do with the alleged ransacking of the reality TV personality's New York home. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:12:39 GMT)
Florida attorney general: healthcare reform unconstitutional?
The debate over healthcare reform moved into the legal realm Tuesday. Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum called for an investigation into the constitutionality of a congressional mandate that all Americans purchase health insurance or pay a tax penalty. (Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:16:00 GMT)
PETA Worker Neglected Snakes in His Care, Attorney Says
An attorney for an exotic animal dealer says an employee intentionally neglected animals to further his agenda as an undercover investigator for an animal rights group. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:09:22 GMT)
Doc's lawyer says morphine ‘within limits'
An anesthesiologist said through his lawyer that he gave a 22-month-old boy morphine during a Dec. 11 dental procedure. The toddler later died. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:13:09 GMT)
China author begins Google copyright case: lawyer
BEIJING - Chinese author Mian Mian, famous for her lurid books about underworld sex, drugs and alcohol, on Tuesday launched a copyright infringement case against Internet giant Google, her lawyer said. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:01:05 GMT)
Governor appoints Stockton attorney to San Joaquin County judgeship
STOCKTON — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has appointed a staff attorney at the McGeorge School of Law to a judgeship in San Joaquin County Superior Court. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:21:25 GMT)
Florida attorney general: healthcare reform unconstitutional?
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum – a Republican running for governor – says a federal healthcare bill that forces everyone to buy health insurance or pay a penalty could be unconstitutional. If it passes, he is considering a legal challenge. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:43:51 GMT)
Jim Letten's renomination as U.S. attorney hasn't come through, raising questions
Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu's office is seeking clarification from the White House on U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's status, nearly a year after President Barack Obama took office and eight months after Landrieu announced that she wanted to keep Letten , a Republican, in place. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:17:24 GMT)
Governor appoints Wasatch County Attorney as 4th District judge
Gov. Gary Herbert has appointed Wasatch County Attorney Thomas Low as a new 4th District judge. He will fill the seat of Judge Gary Stott, who retired on July 1. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 03:20:23 GMT)
Services today for lawyer Ted Lowe Sr.
Services will be held today for Knoxville lawyer Ted H. Lowe Sr., who died Sunday. He was 78.Born in Virginia in 1931 and raised there and in North Carolina, Mr. Lowe was the son of a minister and sharecropper. He was one of nine children.A U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War , he worked as a certified public accountant after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Senate confirms Beth Phillips as U.S. attorney for Western District of Missouri
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Beth Phillips as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri. The action came in a quiet Christmas Eve decision after the historic vote on health care reform. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:05:50 GMT)
South Salt Lake to get new city attorney
The city attorney of eight years will not be reappointed when Mayor-elect Cherie Wood takes over in January, city officials... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:25:23 GMT)
Georgia Gov. Perdue appoints District Attorney Stephen Kelley to Brunswick judgeship
BRUNSWICK - District Attorney Stephen Kelley was named the newest judge in the Brunswick Judicial Circuit by Gov. Sonny Perdue on Tuesday. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:28:09 GMT)
Attorney charged with misappropriating funds
A New Kensington attorney was arrested yesterday and charged with taking more than $80,000 in loan proceeds from a business partner. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 05:39:18 GMT)
Ruchika case: Rathore goes to court to meet his lawyer
Former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore, who has been keeping a low profile following an uproar after he got away lightly in the Ruchika case, stepped out of his residence to meet his lawyer in the wake of fresh FIRs being filed against him. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:04:21 GMT)
Town to get new top lawyer in 2010
The Town of Poughkeepsie will have a new top lawyer next year following the departure of longtime Town Attorney Thomas Mahar. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:07:13 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, 30 Dec 2009 10:09:48 GMT)
Gangleader's lawyer stands trial for perjury
CHONGQING: A lawyer of a suspected gang boss stood trial Wednesday by a court in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on charges of giving false evidence and obstructing testifying. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:54:14 GMT)
Ruchika's father, lawyer meet Chidambaram
Ruchika Girhotra's father, Subhash, and the family lawyer met Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday to discuss the case. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:59:00 GMT)
Google Removes China Copyright-Case Book, Says Lawyer (Update1)
Dec. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Google Inc. has removed from its online Chinese library project scanned pages of a book over which its author is suing the U.S. company for infringing her copyright, according to her lawyer. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:10:56 GMT)
Gang leader's lawyer stands trial on false evidence charges in SW China
A lawyer of a suspected gang boss stood trial Wednesday by a court in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on charges of giving false evidence and obstructing testifying. The defendant, Li Zhuang, was detained on Dec. 12 with the approval of the Chongqing municipal procuratorate, said a Chongqing Municipal Government official. Li was allegedly implicated by his client Gong Gangmo, who faces ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:15:03 GMT)
Lack Of Attorney Costing Deltona Big Money
DELTONA, Fla. -- Six months have gone by and there is still no attorney for the City of Deltona, and Eyewitness News has learned that the temporary fix could be costing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:20:00 GMT)
Plum attorney to face theft charges
A Plum attorney is accused of taking about $85,000 from a client instead of depositing the money into the right account about four years ago. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:35:18 GMT)
Attorney hot-button at supervisors
ALGONA— A packed room was the sight for revisiting the idea of taking the Kossuth County District Attorney from full-time to part-time. Members of various courthouse departments were in attendance to voice their opinions on the matter at the meeting. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:25:04 GMT)
Lawyer kept license 2 months after rape plea
Newport Beach first amendment lawyer Paul E. Fisher was first charged with raping a severely drunk teenage girl in 2007, and he pleaded guilty to the assault in October. But Fisher’s law license remained intact until this past Sunday — more than... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:54:39 GMT)
Karadzic renews challenge to appointed lawyer
Source: Reuters AMSTERDAM, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is to try once again to fire a lawyer appointed to defend him by the Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal. Karadzic had requested ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:59:00 GMT)
Attorney appointed for soldier accused of sexual exploitation of minor
A Fort Campbell soldier accused of sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old girl has been appointed an attorney. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:19:20 GMT)
Karadzic renews challenge to appointed lawyer
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is to try once again to fire a lawyer appointed to defend him by the Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:22:17 GMT)
Officials: Defendant squirms out of handcuffs, attacks lawyer in courtroom
A defendant who was in a Galveston County courtroom for a plea deal could end up facing new assault charges Wednesday after police said he attacked his lawyer. LEAGUE CITY, Texas—A defendant who was in a Galveston County courtroom discussing plea deal could end up facing new assault charges Wednesday after police said he attacked his lawyer. It happened around 9'30 a.m. in Judge Wayne Malia’s ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:49:19 GMT)
Texas Tech fires Leach; attorney says lawsuit in works
The school handed a termination letter to Leach’s attorney, Ted Liggett, just minutes before the two sides were to appear in a Lubbock, Texas, courtroom for a hearing on the coach’s suspension. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:53:43 GMT)
Families of American Hikers Detained in Iran Hire Lawyer
The Planet needs your help. Give to the Fund for Local Reporting! The families of the three UC Berkeley alums detained in Iran for illegally crossing over the border announced Dec. 27 that they have hired a prominent Iranian lawyer to help bring them home. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:46:14 GMT)
Attorney's Office Receives Suspicious Powder
Attorney Robert Harlen received a suspicious package with a white granular substance on Wednesday, and people had to been quarantined. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:03:13 GMT)
Inmate attacks attorney in courtroom
Court bailiffs tackled an inmate in a courtroom Wednesday after he broke free from his handcuffs and attacked his attorney, a sheriffs office spokesman said. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:18:14 GMT)
Texas Inmate Slips Out Of Handcuffs, Attacks Attorney
A Texas jail inmate slipped out of his handcuffs Wednesday and attacked his attorney. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:21:02 GMT)
Texas inmate slips handcuffs, attacks attorney
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a Galveston inmate slipped out of his handcuffs in a courtroom and attacked his attorney. GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — Authorities say a Galveston inmate slipped out of his handcuffs in a courtroom and attacked his attorney. Greg Donell Benson, jailed on felony charges including three of assaulting a public servant, was meeting with his attorney Wednesday when ... (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:55:30 GMT)
Texas Inmate Slips Handcuffs, Attacks Attorney
Authorities say a Galveston inmate slipped out of his handcuffs in a courtroom and attacked his attorney. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:56:40 GMT)
'Ponzi attorney' partner hit with lawsuit
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The first lawsuit stemming from an alleged massive Ponzi scheme by a Florida attorney has been filed, court observers say. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:05:01 GMT)
Inmate attacks attorney at courthouse
GALVESTON Court bailiffs tackled an inmate Wednesday after he broke free from his handcuffs and attacked his attorney, a sheriffs office spokesman said. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 21:34:04 GMT)
L.A. district attorney proposes new body armor law
The Los Angeles County district attorney's office has drafted wording for an emergency bill that would reinstate the state's ban on body armor use by felons. (Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:52:03 GMT)
Ex-Clovis lawyer arrested in elder abuse case
A former Clovis lawyer was arrested Wednesday by Fresno police and charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from an elderly client. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:15:32 GMT)
Wisconsin attorney general joins fight against Asian carp invasion of the Great Lakes
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is joining the effort to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:18:00 GMT)
Eastday-Gang boss' lawyer stands by defense plea
CHONGQING: Beijing lawyer Li Zhuang yesterday pleaded "not guilty" in a local court to charges of instructing his client - an alleged crime boss - to lie that he had been tortured by police for a confession. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:35:51 GMT)
Defendant attacks attorney after guilty verdict
Associated Press - December 30, 2009 8:14 PM ET TORRANCE, Calif. (AP) - Officials say a defendant attacked his attorney just moments after a Torrance jury convicted of murder, but he was... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:21:46 GMT)
Attorney Allegedy Attacked by Suspect
More charges could be filed against a robbery suspect who allegedly attacked his attorney before a court appearance in Galveston Wednesday. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:42:02 GMT)
Noted NJ attorney David Satz Jr. dies at 82
VERONA — David M. Satz Jr., a longtime U.S. Attorney for New Jersey who later became a pioneer in the field of casino gaming law, has died. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:51:31 GMT)
Defendant Attacks Attorney After Guilty Verdict
Officials say a defendant attacked his attorney just moments after a Torrance jury convicted of murder, but he was quickly restrained by sheriff's deputies and the attorney wasn't hurt. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 01:55:13 GMT)
Attorney General Mike Cox joins effort to remove so-called "Cornhusker Kickback"
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and 12 other Republican attorneys general Wednesday evening asked Congressional leaders to remove Nebraska's political deal from a pending U.S. Senate health care reform bill or face legal action. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:12:02 GMT)
Gang boss' lawyer stands by defense plea
Beijing lawyer Li Zhuang yesterday pleaded "not guilty" in a local court to charges of instructing his client - an alleged crime boss - to lie that he had been tortured by police for a confession. The accusations against the lawyer, amid Chongqing's massive operation to rid the city of organized crime, has fomented nationwide debate on defense attorneys' rights and the functioning of the ... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:03:08 GMT)
Teen’s lawyer will argue for youth court
The lawyer of a Corvallis teen charged with a burglary to the Grantsdale School will argue the matter belongs in youth court. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:19:44 GMT)
Guatemala orders slain lawyer's relatives arrested
An attorney says Guatemalan authorities have ordered the arrest of two cousins of a prominent lawyer who accused President Alvaro Colom of involvement in his slaying in a video released posthumously. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:23:56 GMT)
Defendant found guilty turns on lawyer
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 30 (UPI) -- A man facing a life sentence for murder turned on his lawyer and assaulted him Wednesday just after a jury in California returned with a guilty verdict. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 03:40:38 GMT)
Inmate attacks attorney at courthouse
GALVESTON Court bailiffs tackled an inmate Wednesday after he broke free from his handcuffs and attacked his attorney, a sheriffs office spokesman said. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:18:14 GMT)
Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau's last shot at Mayor Bloomberg: Check's in mail, Mike!
Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau is stepping down - but he couldn't resist going out without a parting shot at an old nemesis. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:41:00 GMT)
Accused Charleston lawyer appears in court
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A Charleston lawyer whom a client alleges beat him with a baseball bat on the East End early this month appeared in Kanawha Circuit Court Wednesday morning on an unrelated charge. Joshua M. Robinson, 37, failed to appear in ... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:47:10 GMT)
Attorney general backs Michigan in lawsuit
INDIANAPOLIS —Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is supporting Michigan's effort to keep Asian carp from invading Lake Michigan through Illinois waterways. Zoeller plans to draft a friend-of-the-court brief siding with Michigan in its lawsuit against the state of Illinois and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The brief will be filed in the U.S. Supreme Court , which hears disputes among ... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:20:00 GMT)
Guatemala orders slain lawyer's relatives arrested
Four months after a murdered lawyer sent Guatemala into political crisis with a posthumously released video accusing the president and first lady of ordering his death, 10 men are behind bars after be... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:38:14 GMT)
Army tries to send message, lawyer says
FORT HOOD - A soldier who turned himself in for being absent without leave for a year is undergoing treatment for post traumatic stress disorder at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:06:19 GMT)
Michigan Attorney General Cox challenges 'Cornhusker kickback'
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and other state attorneys general are determined to undo the "Cornhusker Kickback," a provision in the massive health care bill approved this month by the U.S. Senate that exempts Nebraska from paying its share of an expansion of Medicaid that would leave Michigan and other states with a bigger chunk of the costs to swallow. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:17:15 GMT)
Attorney selected to join appellate lawyer academy
Attorney Charity Kenyon has been elected to membership in the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:42:36 GMT)
Lawyer nominated as Board of Ed replacement
MIDDLETOWN — William G. Grady, a local lawyer who ran unsuccessfully for the Board of Education last November, has been nominated to the board to replace Judith Russo, a Democrat, who is resigning for health reasons. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:12:49 GMT)
Gang boss' lawyer stands by defense plea
CHONGQING - Beijing lawyer Li Zhuang yesterday pleaded "not guilty" in a local court to charges of instructing his client - an alleged crime boss - to lie that he had been tortured by police for a confession. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:01:18 GMT)
Ex-Morris freeholder Inglesino to be named Parsippany town attorney
PARSIPPANY — Former Morris County Freeholder John Inglesino is Mayor-elect Jamie Barberio's choice for municipal attorney. Barberio, who will be sworn in on Friday by Gov.-elect Chris Christie, said he will nominate Inglesino, a Republican, to the municipal attorney post. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:19:32 GMT)
Attorney hired for beluga issue
Mayor Dan Sullivan has hired a Seattle attorney to help the city negotiate the way through a pending federal designation of critical habitat for Cook Inlet's beluga whales. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:50:34 GMT)
Coats sworn in as US Attorney for western Okla.
Associated Press - December 31, 2009 7:25 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Sanford Coats has been sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:27:09 GMT)
Attorney general appeals poker ruling
South Carolina's attorney general is appealing a ruling that the poker game Texas Hold'em is more a matter of skill, not chance. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:52:21 GMT)
Inmate attacks attorney at courthouse
GALVESTON Court bailiffs tackled an inmate Wednesday after he broke free from his handcuffs and attacked his attorney, a sheriffs office spokesman said. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:04:04 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. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:04:59 GMT)
Dead inmate's lawyer: Meyers wrote of impending death
A lawyer connected to an inmate who was found dead at a western Maryland prison says he thinks the inmate was targeted for murder. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:21:44 GMT)
Wis. attorney general joins fight against carp
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is joining the effort to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:22:09 GMT)
Wis. attorney general joins fight against carp
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is joining the effort to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Van Hollen filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday supporting Michigan's request for an injunction to close a Chicago canal that connects Lake Michigan with the Mississippi River basin. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:22:09 GMT)
Wis. attorney general joins fight against carp
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen is joining the effort to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. Van Hollen filed a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday supporting Michigan's request for an injunction to close a Chicago canal that... Great Lakes - Supreme Court of the United States - Attorney general - Michigan - United States (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:45:49 GMT)
Rachel Uchitel has had no contact whatsoever with Tiger Woods, says her lawyer
Don't believe those reports that Tiger Woods has been hooking up once again with alleged mistress Rachel Uchitel, says her high powered lawyer. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:17:00 GMT)
Lawyer in slain dancer case wants court to make Kilpatrick provide records
A lawyer wants a judge to order former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to produce records sought in connection with a lawsuit brought by the family of slain exotic dancer Tamara "Strawberry" Greene. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:38:23 GMT)
Cambodia seeks arrest of opposition leader: lawyer
Cambodia has issued an arrest warrant for the country's main opposition leader after he failed to show up in court to answer charges of uprooting border markings, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:49:54 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney Sworn In
Beth Phillips was sworn in Thursday as the new U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:03:58 GMT)
Acting U.S. Attorney announced for Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Today is Brett Tolman's last day in office and tomorrow our state will have a new U.S. Attorney. Carlie Christensen will be the acting United States attorney for Utah. President Obama will nominate a permanent replacement for Tolman and the U.S. Senate will have to confirm the nominee. Christensen has been assisting Tolman for three and a half years. She's been a ... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:29:53 GMT)
NV attorney general warns of property tax scam
Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is warning homeowners of a scam claiming to be able to lower property taxes. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:34:31 GMT)
Inmate attacks attorney at courthouse
GALVESTON Court bailiffs tackled an inmate Wednesday after he broke free from his handcuffs and attacked his attorney, a sheriffs office spokesman said. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:48:26 GMT)
Carlie Christensen named acting U.S. attorney for Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — With the term of U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman officially coming to a close Thursday, his first... (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:54:48 GMT)
New US Attorney For Western Mo. Sworn In
Beth Phillips is sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the Western District. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:03:58 GMT)
Lawyer: 'The artists are a very spectacular group of people'
Mr. Gordon, a lawyer, was delighted that he was able to see this world class show. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:06:01 GMT)
L.A. County District Attorney says he may run for Attorney General
Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley confirmed Thursday that he is "close to making the final decision" to run for California attorney general, and could make a formal announcement within the next two weeks. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:07:02 GMT)
Attorney: Fort Hood suspect has more restrictions
The Fort Hood mass shooting suspect's attorney says his client is treated more harshly than other soldiers suspected of crimes. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:53:13 GMT)
Fort Hood shooting suspect's attorney says his client has excessive restrictions
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Hood mass shooting suspect's attorney says his client is treated more harshly than other soldiers suspected of crimes. Attorney John Galligan says Maj. Nidal Hasan has excessive restrictions — including a ban on visitors when his attorneys are in his hospital room. (Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:09:33 GMT)
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