Attorney News Jan 2010
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Lawyer threatened outside court room, court told
A MAN threatened to injure a lawyer inside the Ballarat Law Courts building after a bail variation application hearing to allow him to live with his partner was adjourned, a court was told yesterday. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:51:44 GMT)
Accused 'phony lawyer' from Duluth seeks dismissal of charges
DENVER — A man convicted in North Dakota for impersonating an lawyer says he shouldn't have to face similar charges in Colorado. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:08:26 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. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:27:10 GMT)
Tenn. attorney general sues cigarette manufacturer
Tennessee's attorney general is seeking an injunction that would require a Colombian cigarette manufacturer to make back payments of $300,000 to the state and pay penalties. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:12:53 GMT)
Tenn. attorney general sues cigarette manufacturer
Tennessee's attorney general is seeking an injunction that would require a Colombian cigarette manufacturer to make back payments of $300,000 to the state and pay penalties. According to a news release from Attorney General Bob Cooper's office, Procesadora... Tennessee - Law - Attorney general - United States - Injunction (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:45:49 GMT)
Paula Dow's first confirmation hearing for state attorney general to be delayed
TRENTON -- Governor-elect Chris Christie's choice for attorney general, Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow, will have to wait a little longer before her first confirmation hearing. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:23:13 GMT)
Reports: Attorney Scott Blackmun to head USOC
Former interim leader Scott Blackmun, a Colorado Springs attorney, will be named tomorrow as new CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Associated Press and Chicago Tribune reported this morning. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:39:42 GMT)
Mental health of Mountie accused of killing Ottawa police officer 'obviously an issue': lawyer
The mental health of a Mountie charged with stabbing an Ottawa police officer to death is "obviously an issue" and he might pursue a defence that he's not criminally responsible by reason of mental illness, depending on the outcome of a psychiatric assessment, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:42:59 GMT)
Attorney wagers judge will approve Columbia River salmon plan
Tim Weaver, a longtime friend of Judge James Redden, said the federal judge won't throw out this Columbia River basin plan as he has previous ones. “I don’t foresee Judge Redden taking any drastic action at this point," the recently retired attorney for the Yakama Nation said. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:43:43 GMT)
State attorney sues cigarette maker
Tennessee's attorney general has filed suit against a Colombian cigarette maker, claiming the company failed to pay legally required payments. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:44:49 GMT)
Briatore lawyer announces: Justice has been done
The lawyer for former Renault F1 managing director Flavio Briatore reveals his satisfaction that 'justice' ultimately prevailed and will allow the Italian to return to the sport. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:46:30 GMT)
Justice has been done, says Briatore's lawyer
Now that his client is free to return to the F1 paddock after his lifetime ban from the sport for his role in the Singapore-gate race-fixing scandal was sensationally overturned by the Tribunal de Grande Instance (High Court) in Paris, Flavio Briatores lawyer has expressed his satisfaction that justice has been done. After hearing the argument that the FIA World Motor Sport Council (WMSC ... (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:50:21 GMT)
South Florida lawyer releases free My Attorney iPhone app
With the new My Attorney app for the iPhone, your lawyer and free legal help is just a tap away. Fort Lauderdale Attorney Jason Turchin this week released the free My Attorney App, which enables cell phone users to put their attorney directly onto their mobile phone. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:07:58 GMT)
Court stops eviction of lawyer
A Charlottetown lawyer has been granted an injunction to prevent her landlord from kicking her out of her business office in a struggle over the meaning of the word "demolish." (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:12:18 GMT)
Attorney General Baroness Scotland 'to veto' Israel arrest warrants
The Attorney General could be given a veto over arrest warrants for foreign leaders in an attempt to placate Israeli ministers who fear war crimes prosecutions if they visit Britain. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:21:15 GMT)
US lawyer joins Knox's Italian defense team
Amanda Knox's family says a U.S. lawyer with an international practice will work with their imprisoned daughter's Italian defense team to map strategy for the appeals process. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:47:59 GMT)
Accused cop killer's lawyer may seek assessment, could deny responsibility
OTTAWA - The lawyer for a man accused of killing a local police constable says he will explore the possibility his client was not criminally responsible for the alleged attack. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:59:00 GMT)
US lawyer joins Knox's Italian defense team
Associated Press - January 5, 2010 4:05 PM ET ROME (AP) - Amanda Knox's family says a U.S. lawyer with an international practice will work with their imprisoned daughter's Italian defense team... (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:18:18 GMT)
Weston resident named Super Lawyer
The newly formed law firm of Gennari Aronson LLP is proud to announce that both of its founding partners have been named New England Super Lawyers. Lawrence H. Gennari of Weston, the firm’s founding partner, was named a Super Lawyer in the mergers and acquisitions category in New England for 2009. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:22:13 GMT)
Cohen’s Ex-Wife Stuns Lawyer by Dropping Him
The lawyer who initially represented Patricia Cohen, the ex-wife of Steven A. Cohen who is suing the hedge fund billionaire in a civil racketeering case, said he was blindsided by her decision switch attorneys shortly after filing the case. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:30:58 GMT)
Lawyer: alleged Fla. Ponzi schemer to plead guilty
An attorney for a disbarred South Florida lawyer says his client is negotiating a guilty plea on charges of orchestrating a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:19:28 GMT)
Lawyer ordered to pay $13,500
A Nelson lawyer sacked by the Department of Conservation has been ordered to pay her former employer $13,500 in another chapter to a complex legal saga that has also embroiled a Supreme Court judge. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:25:23 GMT)
Lawyer: alleged Fla. Ponzi schemer to plead guilty
Disbarred South Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein is negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors on charges of orchestrating a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme using faked legal settlements, his attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:39:00 GMT)
Former District Attorney Abraham joins Haddonfield firm
The Haddonfield firm of Archer & Greiner P.C. announced yesterday that former Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham would join the firm as a partner. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT)
Peterson attorney wants media barred from hearing
Drew Peterson's attorneys want the public barred from a hearing later this month where prosecutors are expected to lay out much of their case against the former Bolingbrook police sergeant charged with killing his third wife. A motion filed Monday by Joliet attorney George Lenard, a recent addition to Peterson's legal team , argues that media coverage of the hearing "will likely result" in ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:05:08 GMT)
South Salt Lake mayor opts for new city attorney
In her first week on the job, South Salt Lake's new mayor already is reshaping City Hall. Cherie Wood is replacing City Attorney Dave Carlson. Wood said Tuesday that she wants to go in a "different direction" with the position. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:29:13 GMT)
From Facebook to Attorney General
Facebook's Chief Privacy officer Chris Kelly has jumped into the race to be the next Attorney General. And he's written a $2 million check to give him a head start. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:06:07 GMT)
South Florida lawyer accused in $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme to plead guilty
MIAMI - Disbarred South Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein is negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors on charges of orchestrating a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme using faked legal settlements, his... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:09:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Florida lawyer accused on US$1.2-billion pyramid scheme to plead guilty
MIAMI - An attorney for a disbarred South Florida lawyer says his client is negotiating a guilty plea on charges of orchestrating a US$1.2 billion pyramid scheme. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:10:00 GMT)
GA attorney scolds skateboarders, gets hit in head
COLUMBUS, Ga. - A Columbus attorney is recovering from wounds he received when he scolded a group of teens and one of them struck him in the head with a skateboard. Police... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:13:37 GMT)
Lawyer for alleged 'third crasher' Carlos Allen admits he attended White House dinner, denies he crashed
A lawyer for the alleged "third crasher" claims his client went to the White House state dinner after receiving an invitation and still maintains that he was an invited guest. A. Scott Bolden , a veteran Washington white-collar defense attorney, did not provide many details about how Carlos Allen... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:41:46 GMT)
Lawyer's Statements in Letter Protected by Privilege, Judge Rules in Libel Case
The former chief executive of a hospitality investment company has lost an attempt to sue his investors' lawyer for libel over a letter the attorney sent claiming the executive embezzled millions of dollars. Frank Orenstein sued attorney Reid Figel and his firm, Kellogg Huber, accusing Figel of libeling him in a letter sent to a business associate. But last week a New York federal judge ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:17:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Man should not be called White House crasher
Lawyer: Man should not be called White House crasher (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:32:51 GMT)
Rothstein's attorney says plea deal likely soon
Gallagher also negotiating with prosecutors Ponzi scheme suspect Scott Rothstein, who could face a maximum penalty of 100 years in prison if tried and convicted in federal court, expects to reach a plea deal with prosecutors soon, his defense attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:40:57 GMT)
Lawyer Says Third White House ‘Crasher’ Was Invited
The lawyer for a Washington entrepreneur whom the Secret Service saidattended the White House State Dinner uninvited says the man was invited and stayed for dinner. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:45:54 GMT)
Search on for new Boulder city attorney
Boulder City Attorney Jerry Gordon officially retired Monday, leaving David Gehr as the acting city attorney and the City Council on its second search in as many years for someone to head the legal office. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:29:00 GMT)
Attorney general adds staff, contacts on open records law
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has expanded her staff and is offering phone and electronic contact options to help deal with the state’s new open records law. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:34:09 GMT)
U.S. attorney vows swift action
Detroit -- Detroit's new top federal prosecutor says she will be a force for action in a U.S. Attorney's Office that's been criticized for inertia. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:24:49 GMT)
Civil-rights lawyer Jack Daniel dies at 60
A Fresno civil-rights lawyer who championed causes for the poor, the mentally ill, children and farmworkers has died after a long battle with cancer. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:26:11 GMT)
Lawyer's Statements in Letter Protected by Privilege, Judge Rules in Libel Case
The former chief executive of a hospitality investment company has lost an attempt to sue his investors' lawyer for libel over a letter the attorney sent claiming the executive embezzled millions of dollars. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:02:11 GMT)
Mueller's lawyer denies rehab reports
Brooke Mueller's lawyer has dismissed a report she was forced into rehab treatment for alcohol abuse while pregnant with Charlie Sheen's twins. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:31:03 GMT)
Interim county attorney named
The Onslow County Board of Commissioners has appointed a Jacksonville-based law firm as interim county attorney. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:51:08 GMT)
Burrowing Owl Advocates Ask Attorney General To Stop Bird Evictions
ANTIOCH, Calif. -- Advocates for a group of burrowing owls that are being evicted from their holes in Antioch to make way for a new housing development have sent letters asking California Attorney General Jerry Brown to review the state's policies on removing owls from their habitat, Catherine Portman, co-founder of the Burrowing Owl Preservation Society, said Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:07:28 GMT)
Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner now says she will run in gubernatorial primary if not endorsed
Reversing her stand, Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner said Tuesday she will run in the Democratic primary for governor regardless of whether the DFL endorses her. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:56:31 GMT)
Montgomery Board of Education votes to file criminal charges against attorney
The Montgomery County Board of Education has voted to bring criminal charges against Montgomery attorney Frank Snowden for his refusal to stop representing two board members in a pending lawsuit. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:06:36 GMT)
Mangudadatu aide refuses lawyer, keeps mum on murder
The alleged bodyguard of the Mangudadatu clan who shot and killed two persons here maintained his silence and refused to hire a lawyer during his inquest at the regional trial court late Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:33:22 GMT)
Platte County Attorney Taking Job With Nebraska AG
Platte County's top prosecutor is resigning to take a job with the Nebraska Attorney General's Office. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:28:12 GMT)
Lawyer: alleged Fla. Ponzi schemer to plead guilty
Disbarred South Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein is negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors on charges of orchestrating a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme using faked legal settlements, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:03:35 GMT)
Conn. attorney general says he's running for Dodd's seat to fight scams, special interests
Good ridance. Don't let the screen door hit you on the way out. HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says he decided to seek the U.S. Senate seat of fellow Democrat Chris Dodd so he could fight against scams and special interests. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:08:53 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray targets lobbyists
Attorney General Richard Cordray acknowledged in a statement late Tuesday that Ohio already has a legislative inspector general who enforces lobbying law, monitors registrations and collects fines. But he says the intensity of lobbying activity justifies added enforcement. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:38:41 GMT)
Connecticut’s Attorney General Will Seek Dodd’s Senate Seat
Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut’s Democratic attorney general, said Wednesday that he would run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Christopher J. Dodd, who plans to announce his retirement later in the day. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:38:20 GMT)
Real Estate chat with attorney Christopher Combs
Christopher Combs of Combs Law Group, a real estate attorney, will be available to answer your questions on residential and commercial real estate from noon to 1 p.m. today. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:23:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Iraqi immigrant accused of killing 'Westernized' daughter may need mental-health exam
PHOENIX - The lawyer for an Iraqi immigrant charged in Arizona with killing his 20-year-old daughter says his client doesn't understand court proceedings and may need a mental-health evaluation. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:15:23 GMT)
$13,500 bill for sacked lawyer
A Nelson lawyer sacked by the Department of Conservation has been ordered to pay her former employer $13,500. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:26:19 GMT)
D.C. Court of Appeals Considers Suspension for Coke-Addicted Attorney
A former Holland & Knight partner who violated a slew of disciplinary rules while hooked on cocaine will get a three-year suspension if the D.C. Court of Appeals adopts a recommendation by the D.C. ethics board. The report, issued Dec. 31 by the D.C. Board on Professional Responsibility, rejected a recommendation for the disbarment of attorney Theodore Silva Jr. made last year by a hearing ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:30:24 GMT)
Thousands mourn civil rights attorney Percy Sutton
Thousands of mourners filled Riverside Church on Wednesday for the funeral of Percy Sutton, a former Tuskegee Airman who became a pioneering civil rights attorney representing Malcolm X, a power broker and media mogul. Among the dignitaries gathered at the church were Attorney General Eric Holder, Gov. David Paterson, Mayor... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:33:10 GMT)
Florida 'Ponzi' attorney to plead guilty
MIAMI, Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Accused Florida Ponzi scheme attorney Scott Rothstein will plead guilty to racketeering and conspiracy charges, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:25:38 GMT)
Man acts as own lawyer, is convicted of robbery
Arguing his own court case in a stylish tan suit and tie, Keith LeFlore certainly looked like a lawyer. But a Kane County jury decided that the man shown on video robbing an Aurora gas station looked enough like LeFlore to convict him. The 53-year-old Aurora man was found guilty Tuesday night on four charges, including aggravated robbery, for the April 24 hold-up of a Mobil station in the 1100 ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:35:08 GMT)
Attorney General tries again with vetoed foreclosure bill
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Attorney General Lori Swanson and Democratic legislators will try again this year to enact a foreclosure mediation bill vetoed last year by Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty. Swanson (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 20:53:48 GMT)
Argyrakis To Run For Neb. Attorney General
A local attorney who ran in the last Omaha mayoral race now wants to be Nebraskas next attorney general. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:04:34 GMT)
Dallas Attorney Michael Hurst Re-Elected to South Texas College of Law Board of Directors
DALLAS – Attorney Michael K. Hurst , a founding partner in the Dallas litigation firm of Gruber Hurst Johansen & Hail, has been re-elected to a three-year term as a member of the Board of Directors for South Texas College of Law in Houston . (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:07:41 GMT)
Florida Lawyer to Plead Guilty in Ponzi Scheme
Bernard L. Madoff may have company soon. A disbarred South Florida lawyer agreed in federal court on Wednesday to plead guilty later this month to charges accusing him of running Ponzi scheme that cheated thousands of investors out of $1.2 billion. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:15:58 GMT)
Lawyer admits $1.3 billion fraud
A DISBARRED Florida lawyer has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors of $US1.2 billion ($1.32 billion) over four years and could face a prison sentence of up to 100 years. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:16:34 GMT)
Lawyer guilty of $1.3 billion fraud
A disbarred Florida lawyer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to defrauding investors of $US1.2 billion ($1.3 billion) over four years in a massive Ponzi scheme, and could face a prison sentence of up to 100 years, his lawyer said. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:22:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Only 1 9-11 family likely to go to trial
Nearly completed settlements of two of the remaining three lawsuits brought by families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks are likely to include language requiring evidence to be displayed at the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, a lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:23:18 GMT)
Judge dismisses suit against ex-state attorney general
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging former state Attorney General Peter Harvey and North Bergen police maliciously prosecuted a Fair Lawn man for vehicular homicide in a graduation night car wreck that killed a Cliffside Park teenager in 2005. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:53:47 GMT)
Fired prosecutor to run against county attorney
The former head of criminal prosecutions for the Jefferson County attorney's office, who was fired earlier this week by County Attorney Mike O'Connell, announced Wednesday that she will run against him in this year's election. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:57:56 GMT)
Attorney: Fort Hood suspect to have mental exam
The attorney for the Fort Hood shootings suspect says his client will be evaluated next month to determine his mental status that day and whether he's competent to stand trial. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:39:04 GMT)
Brothers sought in slaying of high-profile Guatemalan lawyer
Guatemalan authorities have issued arrest warrants for two prominent brothers in connection with last year's slaying of a lawyer who left behind a videotape saying President Alvaro Colom would be responsible if anything happened to him, the suspects' attorney confirmed Wednesday. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:16:39 GMT)
Lawyer seeks sentencing without Polanski
A US lawyer for Roman Polanski is asking a Los Angeles judge to sentence the fugitive director in absentia. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:41:21 GMT)
Former NFL receiver Glenn arrested on auto theft charge; attorney says it's a mistake
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Former NFL receiver Terry Glenn has been charged with auto theft in what his attorney says is a mix-up over a car rental. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:54:51 GMT)
Honduras Attorney General Charges Military Over Coup -Official
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP)--The attorney general of Honduras charged the country's top military chiefs Wednesday with "abuse of power" for a coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya, a Supreme Court spokesman said. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:18:50 GMT)
Facebook executive spends $2 million in bid to become California's next attorney general
SACRAMENTO — Chris Kelly, a senior Facebook executive looking to break into statewide politics, announced this week that he'll pour $2 million of his own money into his bid to become California's next attorney general. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:47:43 GMT)
$13,500 bill for sacked lawyer
A Nelson lawyer sacked by the Department of Conservation has been ordered to pay her former employer $13,500. The Employment Relations Authority last year said the department was justified in dismissing Sue Grey. DoC sought... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:07:24 GMT)
Polanski lawyer requests sentencing
A lawyer for Roman Polanski asked a judge to sentence the fugitive director in a 32-year-old sex case while he is under house arrest in Switzerland. Defense attorney Chad Hummel presented a letter fro... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:17:08 GMT)
Local briefs: School district attorney resigns
BRADENTON — The Manatee County School District is looking for a new attorney. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:57:52 GMT)
Attorney Convicted of Conspiracy Moves for Bail Before 2nd Circuit
A 2nd Circuit panel heard oral arguments Monday on defense attorney Robert Simels' motion for bail pending appeal. Simels was convicted in August of conspiring to bribe and threaten witnesses on behalf of a client and sentenced last month to 14 years in federal prison. On Monday, his attorney contended that Simels' appeal contained several "substantial questions" entitling Simels to bail under ... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:15:40 GMT)
A House Is Not a Product, Says Lawyer Suing Manufacturer of Leaky Stucco
A case argued Tuesday at the New Jersey Supreme Court will determine whether homeowners can lodge product liability suits over housing components that cause damage to the house itself. The plaintiffs were turned away by lower courts in their suit alleging that defectively designed siding allowed water to seep through to the interior of their home. The plaintiffs lawyer argued that an appeals ... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:16:10 GMT)
South African Soccer to Name Lawyer Sedibe as CEO, Sowetan Says
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The South African Football Association will name lawyer Leslie Sedibe as its new chief executive officer, the Sowetan reported. Sedibe will take the job until Dec. 31, when Danny Jordaan returns to the federation, the Johannesburg-based newspaper said, citing a person it didn’t identify. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:21:37 GMT)
Attorney Wilenchik cleared in 4 complaints to state Bar
Attorney Dennis Wilenchik was at the center of several political firestorms in 2007, all of them tied to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:32:09 GMT)
Honduras Attorney General Charges Military Over Coup -Official
Honduras Attorney General Charges Military Over Coup -Official (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:49:48 GMT)
Disbarred attorney to admit Ponzi scheme
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A disbarred South Florida attorney agreed Wednesday to plead guilty this month to charges arising from an alleged Ponzi scheme that cheated thousands of investors out of $1.2 billion. Scott Rothstein is charged in a five-count indictment with racketeering, conspiracy and fraud in a scheme that ran from 2005 to 2009. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:26:47 GMT)
Lawyer: I didn't see text messages
Wilson Copeland II, the private lawyer brought in to help defend the City of Detroit in the 2007 police whistle-blower lawsuit, testified Wednesday that he never saw any of the explosive text messages until the Free Press published excerpts showing that Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty had lied under oath in the case. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:32:10 GMT)
Honduras Attorney General Charges Military Over Coup -Official
AFP )--The attorney general of Honduras charged the country's top military chiefs Wednesday with "abuse of power" for a coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya, a Supreme Court spokesman said. "The... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:35:53 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to laundering drug money
A Columbus lawyer admitted in U.S. District Court yesterday that he laundered money for a Pataskala drug-trafficking ring. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:08:00 GMT)
Attorney General seeks charges against legislator for shooting
WHITEVILLENorth Carolina's attorney general is pursuing an assault charge against the state's longest-serving lawmaker. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:54:00 GMT)
Keanu Reeves' lawyer in Ont. court over paternity suit
Keanu Reeves's lawyer is due in a court in central Ontario Thursday where he is expected to ask that a paternity suit seeking millions of dollars in spousal and child support from the actor be thrown out. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:52:02 GMT)
Attorney: Fort Hood suspect to have mental exam
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Fort Hood shooting suspect will be evaluated next month to determine his mental status that day and whether he's competent to stand trial, his attorney says. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The Fort Hood shooting suspect will be evaluated next month to determine his mental status that day and whether he's competent to stand trial, his attorney says. Attorney John Galligan ... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:10:37 GMT)
Muhammad's attorney wants money for witnesses, investigators
The attorney for a Memphis, Tenn., man charged with killing a soldier at a Little Rock recruiting office wants up to $30,000 from the state for the defense. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:34:57 GMT)
Attorney Andrea Lyon says Casey Anthony didn't kill Caylee
The Casey Anthony coverage recalls the Salem witch trials, Anthony attorney Andrea Lyon told NBC's "Today" this morning. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:07:00 GMT)
Attorney cleared in 4 complaints to state Bar
Attorney Dennis Wilenchik was at the center of several political firestorms in 2007, all of them tied to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:49:19 GMT)
Lawyer seeks sentencing without Polanski
A US lawyer for Roman Polanski is asking a Los Angeles judge to sentence the fugitive director in absentia. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:42:23 GMT)
Mangudadatu aide won’t talk, get services of lawyer
The alleged bodyguard of the Mangudadatu clan who shot and killed two law enforcement officers here maintained his silence and refused to hire a lawyer during his inquest at the regional trial court late Tuesday. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:48:50 GMT)
Chicago lawyer to lead Islamic Society
The Plainfield-based Islamic Society of North America is turning to a Chicago lawyer and educator to lead the day-to-day operations of the organization, which is the largest Muslim umbrella group in North America. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:54:17 GMT)
Casey's Attorney: "I'm Scared For My Client
Casey Anthonys high-powered death penalty attorney, Andrea Lyon, showed the public a different side when she spoke out on national TV Thursday. SLIDESHOW: Casey With Caylee FOLLOW US! Casey Coverage On Twitter (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:35:00 GMT)
Attorney dropping out of Okla. congressional race
Associated Press - January 7, 2010 1:35 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma City attorney says he's dropping out of the race for the Republican nomination to Congress in the 2nd... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:42:09 GMT)
Texas attorney general says governor can pardon man exonerated by DNA after dying in prison
DALLAS - Gov. Rick Perry can pardon a man wrongly convicted of rape who died in prison nearly a decade before he was cleared of the crime, the Texas attorney general said Thursday. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:26:40 GMT)
Ex-WH lawyer accused of murder attempt
A former White House lawyer has been arrested on an attempted murder charge after his wife was severely beaten with a flashlight, published reports said. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:49:54 GMT)
Oakland Attorney To Fight Attempt To Discipline Cops For March 21st Response
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The attorney for many of the Oakland police officers who were criticized in a report on the slayings of four officers last March says he will fight any effort to discipline them. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:22:18 GMT)
Attorney Christine Green announces candidacy for 52nd District
Another candidate has entered the race for the state House of Representatives in the 52nd District, which includes parts of Ann Arbor and 13 local townships. Ann Arbor area attorney Christine Green announced today that she's contending for the seat...... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:47:26 GMT)
Toss Keanu Reeves' paternity suit: lawyer
BARRIE — A paternity suit seeking millions from Keanu Reeves should be thrown out because a DNA test has shown the actor is not the father of an Ontario woman's adult children, his lawyer told court Thursday, though the woman questioned the validity of the test.[...] (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:08:04 GMT)
Washington to step down as U.S. Attorney
U.S. Attorney Donald Washington announced today he will resign effective Jan. 18. Washington was appointed by President George W. Bush and took office six days after Sept. 11, 2001. President Barack Obama will choose Washington's successor. The U.S. Justice Department will appoint an interim U.S. Attorney until then. The U.S. Attorney is appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S ... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:33:54 GMT)
Top Bush lawyer accused of trying to kill wife
A one-time top lawyer to former president George W. Bush is accused of trying to kill his wife at their Connecticut home by beating her with a flashlight and choking her. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:07:23 GMT)
Former Bush White House attorney charged with attempted murder of wife
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — An attorney who worked in both Bush administrations was charged Thursday with trying to kill his wife by beating her with a flashlight and choking her two days after she delivered divorce papers. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:40:24 GMT)
Iowa Attorney General’s office will ask for changes to "sexting" law
DES MOINES -- Concerned that Iowa laws could bring overly harsh penalties for teenagers who send explicit electronic images, commonly called “sexting,” the Iowa Attorney General’s office will ask lawmakers to give prosecutors another option. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:44:50 GMT)
Evergreen lawyer pleads guilty in crash
An Evergreen lawyer accused of hitting a bicyclist while driving drunk on Interstate 70 in August 2009, pleaded guilty today. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:07:07 GMT)
Anderson County district attorney general can accept some types of aid
It's a split decision from the state attorney general's office on Anderson County District Attorney General Dave Clark's questions about receiving free help."I can accept expert witness-type help, but not volunteer criminal investigators," Clark said of the recent opinions issued by Tennessee Attorney General Robert E. Cooper Jr.Clark said he requested the rulings after several people and an ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:40:00 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's former lawyer loses bid for reinstatement
The lawyer seeking to represent one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers has been again removed from the case. Gilbert Maines has been fighting to keep his job as Nancy Garrido's court-appointed defense lawyer since last fall, when he was fired by El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimster (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 02:57:29 GMT)
Capitola city attorney questions medicinal pot deliveries
CAPITOLA - City Attorney John Barisone has questions about Capitola Cannabis, an online outfit started by a Los Angeles man asserting he makes home deliveries of medical marijuana in compliance with state law. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:05:20 GMT)
Lawyer again kicked off Jacyee Dugard case
The lawyer seeking to represent one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers has been again removed from the case. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:13:39 GMT)
Lawyer again kicked off Jacyee Dugard case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The lawyer seeking to represent one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers has been again removed from the case. Gilbert Maines has been fighting to keep his job as Nancy Garrido's court-appointed defense lawyer since last fall, when he was fired by El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimster over conflict-of-interest allegations. He won a reprieve last month when an ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:17:49 GMT)
Disbarred Orlando Attorney to Spend Two Years In Prison
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A former Orlando attorney, who admitted to stealing from his clients in foreclosure, will spend the next two years in prison. He was sentenced Thursday. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:35:00 GMT)
Supreme Court grants injunction to lawyer in eviction matter
The Supreme Court of P.E.I. has granted a motion by Charlottetown lawyer Dolores Crane for an interlocutory injunction restraining the company which owns the building housing her law practice from evicting her to undertake renovations to house other tenants. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:44:32 GMT)
Bail Request Denied for Defense Attorney Convicted of 11 Felonies
New York defense attorney Robert Simels must begin his 14-year prison sentence today following a 2nd Circuit panel's denial Thursday of his motion for bail pending appeal. Simels was convicted of 11 felonies in August related to his role in a plot to threaten and bribe witnesses in a drug case. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:45:45 GMT)
No Charges for Attorney Who Brought Grenade to Court
The Kansas attorney general's office has declined to file charges against a defense attorney who brought a dead grenade into a courtroom in November. Sam Kepfield was defending a client on forgery and theft charges when he pulled out the dud grenade as part of his attempt to demonstrate "imminent threat" and to convince jurors that his client committed the crimes under threat of bodily harm. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 04:46:27 GMT)
Lawyer Again Kicked Off Jacyee Dugard Case
The lawyer seeking to represent one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers has been again removed from the case. Gilbert Maines has been fighting to keep his job as Nancy Garrido's court-appointed defense lawyer since last fall, when he was fired by El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimster over conflict-of-interest allegations. He won a reprieve last month when an appeals court ordered ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:53 GMT)
Lawyer sues, rips tax assessors
An Athens lawyer is continuing her fight against local tax assessors, suing to try to remove the board that oversees property tax assessments. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:21:37 GMT)
Jailing of China gang lawyer alarms legal world
A Chinese lawyer for a suspected mafia boss in one of the nation's most high-profile trials was jailed on Friday, drawing warnings from lawyers worried the government is trampling rules in its zeal for convictions. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:24:00 GMT)
Jailing of China gang lawyer alarms legal world
Source: Reuters By Ben Blanchard BEIJING, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A Chinese lawyer for a suspected mafia boss in one of the nation's most high-profile trials was jailed on Friday, drawing warnings from lawyers worried ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:29:00 GMT)
Attorney For Nancy Garrido Loses Appeal To Stay On Case
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The attorney for Nancy Garrido has lost his appeal to stay on the case and defend her in the Jaycee Dugard kidnapping case. An appeals court in Sacramento ruled against Gilbert Maines saying there was new evidence presented against him in a closed-door hearing. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:37:18 GMT)
Jailing of China gang lawyer alarms legal world
BEIJING (Reuters) - A Chinese lawyer for a suspected mafia boss in one of the nation's most high-profile trials was jailed on Friday, drawing warnings from lawyers worried the government is trampling rules in its zeal for convictions. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:42:19 GMT)
Jailing of China gang lawyer alarms legal world
BEIJING, Jan 8 — A Chinese lawyer for a suspected mafia boss in one of the nation’s most high-profile trials was jailed today, drawing warnings from lawyers worried the government is trampling rules in its zeal for convictions. A court in the southwestern city of Chongqing gave Li Zhuang two years and six months in prison on charges of falsifying evidence and jeopardising testimony. Police ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:14:26 GMT)
Bush lawyer charged with trying to kill wife in Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - A lawyer who worked in both Bush administrations was charged yesterday with trying to kill his... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:43:37 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Oversight for Hiring
The lawyer responsible for federal oversight of hiring by the City of Chicago and Cook County now wants an independent monitor to patrol the personnel decisions of state government, too. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:30:31 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty in hit-and-run of cyclist.
An Evergreen lawyer accused of hitting a bicyclist while driving drunk on Interstate 70 in August pleaded guilty Thursday. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:09:28 GMT)
Attorney-general decides against charging Surayud
The attorney-general decided Friday against charging former prime minister and Privy Councillor Surayud Chulanont for encroaching upon the forested land in Nakhon Ratchasima. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:21:13 GMT)
Michigan Supreme Court rules on whether Attorney General's Office can prosecute retired judge
The Michigan Supreme Court ordered an appeals court on Thursday to consider whether the state Attorney General's Office can prosecute a retired judge charged with allowing perjured testimony in a major suburban Detroit drug trial. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:26:30 GMT)
Jailing of China gang lawyer alarms legal world
A Chinese lawyer for a suspected mafia boss in one of the nation's most high-profile trials has been jailed (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:05:57 GMT)
Court: China mob lawyer fabricated torture claim
The lawyer for an accused mob boss in southwest China was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison Friday on charges that he helped his client falsely claim torture by police during interrogation, the court said. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:55:00 GMT)
Lawyer appointed to airport authority
Veteran San Diego lawyer John Davies, a trusted adviser to mayors and governors for decades, has been appointed to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority board. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:56:26 GMT)
Michael Potts defense attorney focuses on police action in Grand Chute murder Milwaukee man accused of killing ...
APPLETON A defense attorney pointedly questioned police Thursday on their practices and performance while investigating the 2008 shooting death of Artheddius Pierre Peeler. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:26:31 GMT)
Lewiston board abolishes part-time attorney posts
LEWISTON -- The new Lewiston supervisor stirred things up at his first meeting of the year Thursday, abolishing the part-time positions of town attorney and deputy attorney, hiring a new engineering firm and creating a new post to oversee spending. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:59:14 GMT)
Ex-Bush attorney accused of severely beating wife
NEW HAVEN, Conn. | A onetime senior attorney for President George W. Bush was charged Thursday with trying to kill his wife at their Connecticut home by beating her with a flashlight and choking her. John Michael Farren, 57, was arraigned on charges of strangulation and attempted murder and ordered held on $2 million bail. His wife, Mary Farren, was beaten so severely Wednesday night at their ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:04:28 GMT)
Attorney, three doctors, among six locals charged with failure to file state income returns
ALBANY – Six residents of the Mid-Hudson Valley have been charged by the state Department of Taxation and Finance with failure to file income tax returns. Three are doctors, one is an attorney, one is a licensed architect and one is a real estate professional. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:54:42 GMT)
Attorney credits DCC as setting his foundation for life
POUGHKEEPSIE – The Dutchess Community College Foundation honored attorney James Fedorchak, a former student of Dutchess Community College, at their 17th annual President’s Breakfast held Thursday on the DCC campus. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:55:53 GMT)
Toronto lawyer sentenced to 39 months in prison for insider trading scheme
Toronto lawyer Stan Grmovsek has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for his role in a massive insider trading scheme that netted him and a friend about US$9 million. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:18:35 GMT)
Attorney: Charges against ex-gov should be dismissed
CHICAGO — The controversial federal law against so-called honest-services fraud is so vague that corruption charges against former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s brother should be dismissed, a defense attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:31:27 GMT)
Ex-Bush lawyer charged in assault on wife
NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A lawyer who worked for both President Bushes was arrested and charged with attempting to kill his wife at his Connecticut home, police said. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:34:29 GMT)
'Zero' chance of FIA appeal success, insists Briatore's lawyer
The FIA should not waste its money on appealing against the French High Court ruling on Flavio Briatores lifetime ban from F1, the Italians lawyer has warned bluntly rating the governing bodys chances of succeeding in such a venture as zero. Earlier this week, Briatore was cleared to return to work in the sport after the Tribunal de Grande Instance in Paris deemed that the initial FIA World ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:20:14 GMT)
Attorney: Mississippi State mishandling Renardo Sidney's eligibility case
Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News Attorney Don Jackson, who represents the Sidney family in the fight to establish the eligibility of Mississippi State freshman Renardo Sidney, accused the university of being "brow beaten into assisting the denial of Mr. Sidney's rights." Based in Montgomery, Ala., Jackson made the accusation in an e-mail early Friday morning. He wrote that in previous eligibility ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:33:57 GMT)
Lawyer earned respect for making every word count
Ron Gilbert, lawyer, district court judge. Died aged 84. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:46:10 GMT)
Well-known criminal defense attorney to join State Attorney's Office as chief counsel
Well-known criminal defense attorney to join State Attorney's Office as chief counsel (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:36:02 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's former lawyer loses bid for reinstatement
The lawyer seeking to represent one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers has been again removed from the case. Gilbert Maines has been fighting to keep his job as Nancy Garrido's court-appointed defense lawyer since last fall, when he was fired by El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimster (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:00:05 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General Speaks To Forum Club
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who made the controversial decision to try Sept. 11 terrorists in New York, addresses the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:08:49 GMT)
Capitola city attorney questions medicinal pot deliveries
CAPITOLA — City Attorney John Barisone has questions about Capitola Cannabis, an online outfit started by a Los Angeles man asserting he makes home deliveries of medical marijuana in compliance with state law. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:17:10 GMT)
Alamo attorney withdraws from criminal case
Associated Press - January 8, 2010 12:14 PM ET TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) - A federal judge is allowing a Florida attorney for convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to withdraw from Alamo's criminal... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:32:16 GMT)
Local attorney arrested for domestic violence
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A local attorney, currently representing the teen charged with wreckless driving in a fatal car crash last year, was arrested on domestic violence allegations. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:40:56 GMT)
Cuccinelli fills top attorney general office posts
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Republican attorney general-elect Ken Cuccinelli has selected conservative lawyers to fill key spots in the office he takes over next week. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:48:31 GMT)
Chicago lawyer to head largest US Muslim group
Islamic Society of North America has picked a lawyer and educator from Chicago as its new secretary-general. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:18:55 GMT)
Wiebo Ludwig faces extortion charge: Lawyer
Convicted oilpatch bomber Wiebo Ludwig is going to be charged with extortion of EnCana Corp., says the lawyer who has represented him in the past. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:54:41 GMT)
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