Attorney News Jan 2010
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Attorney General Targets Financial Fraud
Attorney General Eric Holder said a newly established government task force would crack down on the kinds of financial fraud that led to the Madoff Ponzi scheme and other losses. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:05:34 GMT)
Ways On How To Search The Right Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
It is important that you have to know the entire possible person that can give you help in times of troubles. Like for example in case of personal injury, it is important that you have to know about Miami personal injury lawyer. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:07:41 GMT)
Alamo Attorney Withdraws From Criminal Case
A federal judge is allowing a Florida attorney for convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to withdraw from Alamo's criminal case. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:14:17 GMT)
Chicago lawyer leads largest US Muslim group
(AP) — Islamic Society of North America has picked a lawyer and educator from Chicago as its new secretary-general. Safaa Zarzour will be the top executive of the Plainfield, Ind.-based organization, which is the country's largest Muslim group. Zarzour has been chairman of the Council on ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:26:59 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor hires defense attorney
Dr. Conrad Murray has hired a California criminal defense attorney as the investigation into his alleged role in Michael Jackson's death nears completion. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:56:27 GMT)
Criminal attorney added to legal team for Michael Jackson's former physician
Michael Jackson’s former personal physician has hired a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to help his legal team combat a potential manslaughter prosecution in the pop icon’s fatal overdose last summer. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:16:27 GMT)
David Camm lawyer withdraws
Citing "other personal and professional commitments," David Camm's primary lawyer has withdrawn from the pending third trial of his murder case. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:02:45 GMT)
DWI Lawyer's Billboard: Do Not Blow
A Houston lawyer is offering what cops are calling "bad advice." (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:44:21 GMT)
Former Contra Costa prosecutor, facing rape charges, keeps fighting for lawyer
Appeals court rejects Michael Gressett's bid for court-appointed lawyer of choice; state Supreme Court next (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:51:39 GMT)
Attorney: 11-year-old girl accused of setting mom on fire should be freed
Times Staff WriterCLEARWATER The attorney for the 11-year-old girl accused of setting her mother on fire is arguing that she should not be prosecuted. And he says the girl's mother agrees. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:03:34 GMT)
Michael Jackson's former physician adds criminal attorney to legal team
Dr. Conrad Murray retains Glendale attorney J. Michael Flanagan to help fight a potential manslaughter prosecution in the pop icon's fatal overdose. Michael Jackson's former personal physician hired a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney this week to help his existing legal team combat a potential manslaughter prosecution in the pop icon's fatal overdose last summer. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:16:38 GMT)
Defense attorney announces bid for Salt Lake County DA
Salt Lake County's top prosecutor may have to defend herself. Defense attorney and lifelong Democrat Greg Skordas announced Friday that he will run for Salt Lake County district attorney, challenging Republican Lohra Miller who plans to seek re-election. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:59:26 GMT)
Attorney says 11-year-old Pinellas girl accused of setting mom on fire should be freed
The mother who was torched wants to focus on the boyfriend, the girl's attorney says. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:26:47 GMT)
Greg Skordas announces run for district attorney
Greg Skordas announced Friday he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Salt Lake County District Attorney. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:56:22 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner’s Attention
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Timothy Geithner , the former Federal Reserve Bank of New York president, wasn’t aware of efforts to limit American International Group Inc.’s bailout disclosures because the regulator’s top lawyer didn’t think the issue merited his attention, according to a letter sent to lawmakers. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:47:42 GMT)
Financial crimes top priority, attorney general tells Palm Beach crowd
While national security remains the federal government's top priority, financial fraud — like Ponzi schemes run by South Floridians Bernard Madoff and Scott Rothstein — iis high on the government's radar, United States Attorney Eric Holder said in a speech here Friday. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:10:49 GMT)
S. Fla. attorney sent to prison for helping mob crew
Worked with a 'crew' for the mob A disbarred South Florida attorney was sentenced Friday to 43 months in prison for participating in schemes orchestrated by a local crew of mobsters affiliated with the Bonanno crime family of New York. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:11:09 GMT)
Guilty Plea Could End Career of Controversial Ga. Lawyer
A Georgia lawyer's guilty plea to a federal obstruction of justice charge may bring an end to his long-controversial practice, which he promoted with advertisements featuring actor Robert Vaughn urging potential clients, "Tell them you mean business." Benjamin S. "Benny" Eichholz last month bargained down a 77-count indictment that accused him of embezzlement, money laundering, mail fraud and ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:30:50 GMT)
Homeless Man Seeks $2.4 Million From Lawyer Over Nuisance Suit
Houston lawyer Harry C. Arthur touched a nerve in one homeless man when Arthur filed a suit seeking to shut down a church-sponsored operation that provides meals and services for homeless people, on the grounds that the center is a "private nuisance." Louis Charles Hamilton II filed a pro se suit seeking a minimum of $2.4 million in damages, alleging that Arthur "unflinchingly, courageously" and ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:31:50 GMT)
Attorney still filing motions against murder conviction
MANATEE — More than a dozen years after Joe Ciambrone was sentenced to life in prison for first-degree murder in the beating death of his adopted son, Lucas, his attorney maintains her client was unfairly convicted. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:47:05 GMT)
Wiebo Ludwig to be charged with extortion after pipeline bombings: Lawyer
HYTHE, Alta. - Canada's most famous anti-oil industry activist, who was convicted a decade ago of bombing sour gas wells in northern Alberta, was arrested Friday and his lawyer says he will be charged with extortion in a series of bombings in British Columbia. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:49:11 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner Attention
Timothy Geithner, the former Federal Reserve Bank of New York president, wasn’t aware of efforts to limit American International Group Inc.’s bailout disclosures because the regulator’s top lawyer didn’t think the issue merited his attention, the attorney told lawmakers. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:14:15 GMT)
David Camm lawyer withdraws
Citing "other personal and professional commitments," David Camm's primary lawyer has withdrawn from the pending third trial of his murder case. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:34:08 GMT)
Lawyer seeks change to jail's phone system
The electronic phone system in B.C. jails must be modified after the improper recordings of calls between accused killer Jamie Bacon and his lawyer, B.C. Supreme Court heard Friday. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 09:51:25 GMT)
Michael Jackson's Physician Gets Criminal Defense Lawyer
Manslaughter case still not yet set. Justin Key As expected, Dr. Conrad Murray, the former personal physician of the late Michael Jackson, has hired a criminal defense attorney to help with the potential manslaughter prosecution after giving the pop icon too many harmful drugs. The lawyer, Michael Flanagan of Glendale, has been involved in a similar case where a nurse was charged with ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:09:27 GMT)
Lawyer seeks lesser sentence for NH tax evader
A defense lawyer says 30 years in prison is enough for tax evader Ed Brown, who was convicted with his wife of plotting to kill federal agents during a nine-month standoff at their Plainfield home. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:47:39 GMT)
AZ Supreme Court suspends lawyer for year
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Supreme Court has suspended a Phoenix lawyer for one year, accusing him of naming himself as the beneficiary of 1 client's will and overbilling another. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:17:49 GMT)
Suspended attorney admits he took funds
A suspended attorney took a federal plea deal on Friday, admitting to embezzling funds from a $2.1 million golf course land deal involving a Seneca Nation gambling corporation. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:36:20 GMT)
Attorney general candidate raises funds :Other campaigns gearing up.
LANSING -- Former Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette said Friday he has raised more than $400,000 toward his bid for the Republican attorney general nomination. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:04:54 GMT)
February sentencing date slated for local attorney
A February sentencing date for local attorney Rebecca Bobb has been set after she pleaded guilty in December to a charge of theft and deception to obtain dangerous drugs. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:42:07 GMT)
Longtime city attorney honored
It was a packed house at Saline City Hall Monday evening as upward of 50 residents attended an open house for City Attorney Allan Grossman. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:48:11 GMT)
AZ Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer For Year
The Arizona Supreme Court has suspended a Phoenix lawyer for one year, accusing him of naming himself as the beneficiary of one client's will and overbilling another. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:11:33 GMT)
Maine lawyer sentenced to jail
Maine's attorney general says a York Beach lawyer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to file three years of state income tax returns. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:09:14 GMT)
Michael Jackson’s Doctor appoints Britney’s attorney to handle his case
Britney Spears’ former attorney has been hired by Dr. Conrad Murray, the beleaguered personal physician of MJ. Over the past few days there have been several reports claiming that the late pop star’s physician will be charged with involuntary manslaughter by the Los Angeles prosecutors. Murray’s present attorney Ed Chernoff has confirmed the news that J [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Michael ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:54:50 GMT)
Town’s attorney answers road funding questions
Here’s a list of questions the Roads Advisory Committee posed Wednesday night to Kopelman & Paige Attorney Elizabeth Lane and the answers she offered. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:25:28 GMT)
Handcuffed inmate facing murder charge punches lawyer in Vernon court
VERNON — A convicted murderer who is facing charges he killed his cellmate at a Somers prison had to be subdued by judicial marshals and correctional officers on Friday after he punched his lawyer while appearing before a judge in Superior Court. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:50:22 GMT)
Lawyer says Ludwig puzzled by arrest
Wiebo Ludwig's lawyer says he is puzzled by the decision to arrest and then release Ludwig, who all along thought he had been assisting the RCMP in their investigation of the bombings. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:28:32 GMT)
Hamzy considers run for state attorney general
BRISTOL — With the state’s longtime attorney general taking aim at a U.S. Senate seat, the possibility of running for the post Richard Blumenthal is giving up has attracted the attention of at least one area lawmaker. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:44:59 GMT)
Ariz. Supreme Court suspends lawyer for year
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Supreme Court has suspended a Phoenix lawyer for one year, accusing him of naming himself as the beneficiary of one client's will and overbilling another. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:59:54 GMT)
TAYLOR: Attorney again faced with defending his prior actions
TAYLOR — An attorney who was cleared of any wrongdoing after a grievance was filed against him in 2008 is again faced with defending his prior actions. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:17:05 GMT)
TAYLOR: Lawyer hired to represent council, embattled attorney
TAYLOR — Tuesday night’s City Council meeting could cost the city several thousand dollars in legal fees, though no attorney appeared to officially represent the city. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:17:15 GMT)
Disbarred attorney sentenced to prison mafia role
Associated Press - January 9, 2010 5:15 PM ET FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A disbarred South Florida attorney will spend time behind bars for his role in laundering money and other schemes... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:21:26 GMT)
District attorney to announce anti-human trafficking group
Staff report | San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris, along with Mayor Gavin Newsom, Supervisor Carmen Chu and state Sen. Leland Yee, will hold a news conference Monday to announce the launch of the San Francisco Coalition Against Human Trafficking. The event will also discuss... (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:34:07 GMT)
N.J. lawyer and Madoff victim urges Palm Beach County victims to flex muscle in payback fight
N.J. lawyer and Madoff victim urges Palm Beach County victims to flex muscle in payback fight (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:36:02 GMT)
Maine lawyer sentenced to jail time
ALFRED, Maine (AP) -- A lawyer from York Beach will spend 30 days in jail for failing to file three years of state income tax returns. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:27:03 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. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:32:34 GMT)
Victim's widow hires lawyer
THE widow of the man who died in last month's hit-and-run case involving the Romanian embassy car has engaged prominent criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan. Madam Yenny Young's husband, Mr Tong Kok Wai, was one of three men hit by the Audi A6 on Dec 15 in Bukit Panjang. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:36:04 GMT)
Slain L.A. lawyer was 'ethical, upright' man
Jeffrey Tidus, shot in the head in his driveway last month, was known for taking pro-bono cases and donating to charity. But his practice sometimes brought him close to angry opponents. When Jeffrey Tidus and fellow lawyer David Lash met for breakfast downtown recently, instead of eating at an expensive hotel restaurant, they met at Homegirl Cafe, where breakfast goes for $6.95. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:46:38 GMT)
Federal civil suit vs. Sentosa, district attorney
Ten Filipino nurses recruited and brought to the United States by Sentosa Care, as well as their lawyer, filed a Federal civil rights lawsuit against the company, its owner and officials, and the Suffolk County district attorney and other officers of the court. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 02:59:06 GMT)
Gregory Skordas says he has experience to be Salt Lake County District Attorney
SALT LAKE CITY — Attorney Gregory Skordas, who has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Salt Lake... (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:56:22 GMT)
Some say new Frankford attorney has conflict of interest
FRANKFORD -- The new township attorney is a former paid consultant to Sussex Commons, and provided lengthy testimony favoring the developer's controversial construction of a shopping mall at Ross' Corner in the township. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:05:58 GMT)
COUNTY: Attorney Toohey pleads guilty
LEWISTON: Lawyer admits embezzlement in golf course deal. Lewiston attorney Timothy Toohey pleaded guilty Friday to embezzling funds from the Seneca Gaming Corp.’s golf course project in the Town of Lewiston and filing a false tax return. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 05:19:42 GMT)
Local lawyer recognized
Berkshire Eagle Staff PITTSFIELD -- Leonard Cohen isn’t your average, everyday lawyer. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:29:03 GMT)
THIS WEEK IN MICHIGAN HISTORY: Detroit lawyer Dickinson goes postal
Don Dickinson, a Detroit lawyer and namesake of the U.P. county, was appointed the U.S. postmaster general on Jan. 16, 1888. He served under President Grover Cleveland until 1889. The New York native, whose family moved to Michigan when he was 2 years old, was a graduate of the University of Michigan. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:32:30 GMT)
Local lawyer recognized
PITTSFIELD -- Leonard Cohen isn’t your average, everyday lawyer. The Pittsfield litigator is one of the state’s 100 most powerful attorneys, according to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, which named Cohen to its roster of the state’s most influential attorneys. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:54:49 GMT)
Homolka running for Merrick County attorney
CENTRAL CITY -- Deputy Hall County Attorney Lynelle Homolka announced Friday she has filed to run for Merrick County attorney. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:45:57 GMT)
Redd taps McCoach as new city attorney
Mayor Dana Redd has announced plans to hire a new city attorney. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:36:28 GMT)
Attorney: Bordelon told FBI of other crimes
Enterprise-Journal BATON ROUGE (AP) While at Louisiana State Penitentiary awaiting execution, Gerald J. Bordelon was interviewed by FBI criminal profile experts and gave information about other crimes he committed, his attorney said Friday. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:28:58 GMT)
It is not an e-mail from the Attorney General
Chances are pretty good that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is not going to send you a personal e-mail. So, if your inbox includes an e-mail from Holder threatening to prosecute you for money laundering and terrorist-related activities, it most likely is a hoax. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:43:21 GMT)
Attorney leaves $1 million to Canisius
For years, attorney William E. Leising's generous gifts were made anonymously. It was only in his obituary notice, that it was learned Mr. Leising left $1 million to his al-ma mater, Canisius College. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:45:49 GMT)
Outgoing U.S. Attorney made headway, but big challenges remain
Former U.S. Attorney for Montana Bill Mercer figures it may be time to quit working for the government. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:06:46 GMT)
Lawyer goes into hiding
His life in tatters, lawyer Terry L. Haddock finds himself in the role of drug buster. His past offers hints on why he wore a wire to jail visits with kingpin. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:18:35 GMT)
Longtime city attorney honored
It was a packed house at Saline City Hall Monday evening as upward of 50 residents attended an open house for City Attorney Allan Grossman. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:48:11 GMT)
UAE sheikh acquitted in torture trial: lawyer
An Emirati court on Sunday acquitted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, the brother of the United Arab Emirates president, of charges of torturing an Afghan citizen, his lawyer told AFP. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:18:00 GMT)
TAYLOR: Attorney again faced with defending his prior actions
TAYLOR — An attorney who was cleared of any wrongdoing after a grievance was filed against him in 2008 is again faced with defending his prior actions. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:32:05 GMT)
TAYLOR: Lawyer hired to represent council, embattled attorney
TAYLOR — Tuesday night’s City Council meeting could cost the city several thousand dollars in legal fees, though no attorney appeared to officially represent the city. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:32:15 GMT)
Sarpy attorney receives TOYO Award
The Omaha Jaycees have honored Stephanie Hansen, a senior attorney in the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, as a 77th Annual TOYO (Ten Outstanding Young Omahans) Award recipient. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:31:30 GMT)
Planet Election Guide: With expertise in hand, attorney wants to join back in
Jenny Russell is an attorney, boater and runner who has lived and played in Telluride since 1995. As she’s carved out a life here, she has also accrued a bit of experience with town government. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:18:05 GMT)
York Beach lawyer sentenced on income tax charges
ALFRED, Maine -- Maine's attorney general says a York Beach lawyer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to file three years of state income tax returns. Fifty-year-old Stephen M. … (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:30:12 GMT)
UAE sheikh acquitted in torture trial: lawyer
An Emirati court on Sunday acquitted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, the brother of the United Arab Emirates president, of charges of torturing an Afghan citizen, his lawyer told AFP. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:59:26 GMT)
Lawyer awaits SC ruling on suit against Comelec
THE Supreme Court was asked to hasten the resolution of a petition a lawyer filed against local Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials, in relation to the extended voters’ registration. read more (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:17:47 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner Attention
Timothy Geithner, the former Federal Reserve Bank of New York president, wasn’t aware of efforts to limit American International Group Inc.’s bailout disclosures because the regulator’s top lawyer didn’t think the issue merited his attention, the attorney told lawmakers. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:21:11 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. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:22:55 GMT)
UAE sheikh acquitted in torture trial: lawyer
DUBAI -An Emirati court on Sunday acquitted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, the brother of the United Arab Emirates president, of charges of torturing an Afghan citizen, his lawyer told AFP. Read more... (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:34:52 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor hires new attorney
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Conrad Murray has hired a California criminal defense attorney as the investigation into his alleged role in Michael Jackson's death nears completion. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:27:15 GMT)
District Attorney Mellen retires after 26 years
Laurence Mellen’s last day as district attorney for the Eleventh Circuit Court district was Dec. 31, 2009. Mellen served 26 years as district attorney for Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, and Tunica counties. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:44:28 GMT)
District Attorney Mellen retires after 26 years
Laurence Mellen’s last day as district attorney for the Eleventh Circuit Court district was Dec. 31, 2009. Mellen served 26 years as district attorney for Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman, and Tunica counties. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:44:28 GMT)
Drug accused sacks Bali lawyer
Jailed Perth trade unionist Robert Mcjannett sacks Indonesian lawyer for talking to the media about his case. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:54:57 GMT)
Lawyer embezzled from the Seneca gaming
The Seneca Nation has banished a lawyer who admits to embezzling $200,000 from the gaming corporation. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:18:42 GMT)
Drug accused Mcjannett sacks lawyer
Former Qld election candidate fires Indo lawyer. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:35:49 GMT)
Drug accused Perth unionist sacks Bali lawyer
Jailed Perth trade unionist Robert Mcjannett has sacked his Indonesian lawyer for talking to the media about his alleged marijuana importation to Bali. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:38:49 GMT)
Chapman dean might run for Attorney General
Chapman Law School Dean John Eastman might run for the Republican nomination for California Attorney General. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:02:27 GMT)
Tampa attorney Cohen representing USF football player
The family of the USF football player who was allegedly grabbed by the throat and slapped by former USF football coach Jim Leavitt is now being represented by well-known Tampa attorney Barry Cohen. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:08:27 GMT)
USF player hires Cohen as his attorney
University of South Florida sophomore football player Joel Miller denied to investigators that Coach Jim Leavitt slapped him because he didn't want the coach to lose his job, his attorney said today. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:25:00 GMT)
Jackson attorney George Lyons to recount his journey at Jackson Community College MLK Community Dinner Celebration
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspirational message, George Lyons will recount his own journey from high school dropout to Jackson attorney on Saturday at the 18th annual Jackson Community College MLK Community Dinner Celebration.In addition to... (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:56:03 GMT)
Lawyer warned against making remarks
Human rights activist and lawyer Imrana Jala was today warned not to make remarks that would breach her current bail conditions. This after Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption prosecutors asked the court to warn her for making personal verbal attacks against one of them. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:37:49 GMT)
Miller family hires attorney Barry Cohen
Tampa, FL-- Several sources are reporting that Joel Miller - the player in the middle of the Jim Leavitt firing at USF - and his family have retained high-profile attorney Barry Cohen of Tampa. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 03:53:27 GMT)
Drug-accused unionist sacks Bali lawyer
Jailed trade unionist Robert Mcjannett sacks Indonesian lawyer for talking to the media. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:09:48 GMT)
UAE sheikh acquitted in torture trial: lawyer
An Emirati court acquitted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, the brother of the United Arab Emirates president, of charges of torturing an Afghan citizen, his lawyer told AFP. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:38:04 GMT)
Attorney for terminated firefighter asks for dimissal of independent attorney, city attorneys, from case
The attorney for a Beaumont firefighter, trying to get his job back, is asking a judge to dismiss two Beaumont city attorneys from the case. Alto Watson sent this letter to District Judge Layne Walker on Friday. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:03:14 GMT)
Attorney Defends Local Pastor, Church
Attorney says raid on local pastor's home and church has no merit, and that's why no charges have been filed in the case. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:23:39 GMT)
Whale Oil blogger could have bail revoked - lawyer
Blogger Cameron Slater has again breached suppression orders, and a prominent lawyer says he could have his bail revoked. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:26:48 GMT)
New Seattle city attorney fires 14, replaces some with less-experienced lawyers
Since Pete Holmes beat incumbent Tom Carr in November for Seattle city attorney, 14 people in the office have lost their jobs, and Holmes has created two new executive positions. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:06:34 GMT)
Dallas-area U.S. attorney nomination at impasse as House Democrats, GOP senators clash
The appointment of the next U.S. attorney for the Dallas-anchored Northern District of Texas appears to be no closer today than it was a year ago, when Richard Roper resigned to clear the way for Barack Obama 's new team. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:35:18 GMT)
Lawyer subs at post in Burlco
The Burlington County freeholders have named a staff lawyer as acting county administrator and have reappointed the county bridge commission chairman in party line votes. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:37:12 GMT)
Sarpy attorney receives TOYO Award
The Omaha Jaycees have honored Stephanie Hansen, a senior attorney in the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, as a 77th Annual TOYO (Ten Outstanding Young Omahans) Award recipient. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:33:46 GMT)
Attorney: Woman killed boyfriend in self-defense
A 24-year-old Douglas Park woman charged with murder in the death of her live-in boyfriend says she stabbed him in self defense, her attorney told a Cook County judge today. Edrinna Bryant, of the 1600 block of South California Boulevard, is charged with one count of first-degree murder, police said. Bryant's 30-year-old boyfriend, Lavelle Hardy, was stabbed near the couple's residence about 11 ... (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:16:03 GMT)
Math miscue costs Snellville city attorney his job
Math miscue costs Snellville city attorney his job (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:37:35 GMT)
Lawyer withdraws from Camm slayings case
New Albany -- The lead lawyer for a former state trooper facing a third murder trial in the deaths of his wife and children has withdrawn from the case because of family obligations and the demands of her law practice. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:54:17 GMT)
Tampa attorney Cohen representing USF football player
The family of the USF football player who was allegedly grabbed by the throat and slapped by former USF football coach Jim Leavitt is now being represented by well-known Tampa attorney Barry Cohen. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:08:57 GMT)
Jailed lawyer a radio head
What's the frequency, Lynne? WBAI-FM listeners have elected disbarred civil-rights lawyer Lynne Stewart to the radical radio station's local board of directors -- although the prison term she's serving will keep her from attending meetings any time soon. Stewart, 70, who's doing time for helping a... (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:47:25 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner Attention
Timothy Geithner, the former Federal Reserve Bank of New York president, wasn’t aware of efforts to limit American International Group Inc.’s bailout disclosures because the regulator’s top lawyer didn’t think the issue merited his attention, the attorney told lawmakers. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:36:31 GMT)
TAYLOR: Attorney again faced with defending his prior actions
TAYLOR — An attorney who was cleared of any wrongdoing after a grievance was filed against him in 2008 is again faced with defending his prior actions. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:47:05 GMT)
TAYLOR: Lawyer hired to represent council, embattled attorney
TAYLOR — Tuesday night’s City Council meeting could cost the city several thousand dollars in legal fees, though no attorney appeared to officially represent the city. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:47:15 GMT)
Longtime city attorney honored
It was a packed house at Saline City Hall Monday evening as upward of 50 residents attended an open house for City Attorney Allan Grossman. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:48:34 GMT)
Offshore workers union stymied at helicopter inquiry: lawyer
A lawyer for hundreds of offshore oil workers says his union is being prevented from bringing forward issues to a St. John's inquiry looking into offshore helicopter safety. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:33:34 GMT)
Two longtime prosecutors leaving state attorney office
Two longtime prosecutors leaving state attorney office (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:19:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Sentences given for Georgia mutiny
TBILISI, Georgia, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Three military officials were sentenced to prison Monday in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi for their roles in a mutiny attempt, a lawyer in the trial said. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:05:05 GMT)
Lawyer of Alleged Shooter Asks for Understanding
The lawyer of the man accused of shooting a Sheriff's deputy and a woman last week has asked for the community to not rush to judge his client. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:50:47 GMT)
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo seeking bonus details from 8 bailed-out banks
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is asking the nation's eight biggest banks to reveal how much they plan to pay out in employee bonuses for 2009. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:57:13 GMT)
Lassiter considers entering district attorney's race
Two months after un unsuccessful bid for Charlotte mayor, Republican John Lassiter is considering a race for Mecklenburg County district attorney. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:14:15 GMT)
NY Attorney General Asks Banks, Wall Street About '09 Bonuses
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday that his office has requested information from the nation's largest banks and Wall Street firms on their compensation and bonus plans for fiscal year 2009. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:33:46 GMT)
Union wants to question oil execs on nine-year lag for breathing devices: lawyer
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - Oil company executives at an offshore helicopter inquiry said safety is their top priority - even as a lawyer representing workers pushed to question them on why it took nine years to introduce underwater breathing devices onboard. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:43:00 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Cuomo seeks bonus details at 8 largest banks
NEW YORK -- With another round of Wall Street bonuses just around the corner, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Monday demanded information from the nation's eight largest banks on the packages they intend to award their traders and bankers. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:56 GMT)
Israel arrests foreign activist in West Bank raid: lawyer
Israeli security forces arrested a foreign activist in a raid in the West Bank town of Ramallah overnight on Monday, according to her lawyer. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:23:41 GMT)
Israel arrests foreign activist in West Bank raid: lawyer
Israeli security forces arrested a foreign activist in a raid in the West Bank town of Ramallah overnight, her lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:48:00 GMT)
UPDATE: NY Attorney General Asks About Banks' 2009 Bonuses
UPDATE: NY Attorney General Asks About Banks' 2009 Bonuses (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:19:47 GMT)
Attorney for DEA agent Lee Lucas gets tough with informant Jerrell Bray
The attorney for a DEA agent accused of lying to corroborate staged drug deals grilled the prosecution first witness today, questioning the informant's truthfulness and sanity. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:20:05 GMT)
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon named to state Senate
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon was chosen to serve as 41st legislative district in the state Senate until a special election in November. He takes the place of Fred Jarrett, who resigned to become King County deputy executive under new County Executive Dow Constantine. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:27:38 GMT)
Major News Groups Speak Out Against State's Attorney Subpoena
Audio Available Some major news organizations are throwing their weight behind a Northwestern University journalism program. That's after the Cook County State's Attorney subpoenaed student grades and emails as part of a criminal investigation. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:49:19 GMT)
Bellevue lawyer Randy Gordon named to state Senate
Associated Press - January 11, 2010 4:15 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - The King County Council has appointed Bellevue lawyer Randy Gordon to the Washington state Senate. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:20:03 GMT)
Lawyer cites torture over trial for Gitmo detainee
A lawyer in New York is arguing that charges be dismissed against the first Guantanamo Bay detainee in civilian courts because he was tortured and denied a trial for so long. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:09:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Feds chose torture over trial for detainee
A lawyer asked a judge Monday to toss out charges against the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to be brought to civilian courts, saying he was tortured for 14 hours over five days and denied trial for nearly five years. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:13:10 GMT)
Holder swears in first woman and Hispanic US attorney in Mass.
Globe photo/Dina Rudick Carman Milagro Ortiz taking the oath today, with Attorney General Eric Holder at right. By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff They met 30 years ago when he was a junior lawyer in the US Justice Department in... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:26:21 GMT)
'Family row' in lawyer's murder
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have arrested five people, including a woman, in connection with the murder of corporate lawyer M. Thiruchelraegaran in October last year. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:34:56 GMT)
3rd UPDATE: NY Attorney General Asks About Banks' '09 Bonuses
3rd UPDATE: NY Attorney General Asks About Banks' '09 Bonuses (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:04:35 GMT)
Lloyd Banks Expected To Be Released Tuesday, Lawyer Says
Lloyd Banks should be released Tuesday, his lawyer told MTV News. The G-Unit rapper was arrested in Canada over the weekend on assault and robbery charges. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:54:42 GMT)
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Review
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (Wii) The Nintendo DS game gets ported to Wii. Almost completely unchanged. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:11:28 GMT)
New rules denying justice, claims lawyer
KUCHING - The newly imposed system by the Court is badly affecting the performance of lawyers especially those run their legal firms alone, says lawyer Voon Lee Shan. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:22:38 GMT)
New rules denying justice, claims lawyer
KUCHING The newly imposed system by the Court is badly affecting the performance of lawyers especially those run their legal firms alone, says lawyer Voon Lee Shan. "The system will kill lawyers like me as we cannot perform to expectation," he said. Voon Read more... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:29:26 GMT)
Campaign Digest: Attorney general candidate Stephen R. Archambault vows to get tough on drunken driving
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Cooley moves closer to attorney general run
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley moved closer Monday to formally seeking the job of California attorney general, announcing the formation of an exploratory committee. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:45:40 GMT)
Schipske challenger's allegation dismissed by city attorney's office
LONG BEACH - The mostly quiet 5th District City Council race suddenly exploded Monday with finger-pointing that the City Attorney's Office said was without merit. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:00:23 GMT)
New rules denying justice, claims lawyer
KUCHING - The newly imposed system by the Court is badly affecting the performance of lawyers especially those run their legal firms alone, says lawyer Voon Lee Shan. "The system will kill lawyers like me as we cannot perform to expectation," he said. Voon was commenting on the new court procedures imposed last October that were aimed at clearing a backlog of civil and criminal cases. He said ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:21:44 GMT)
Nu'Keese Richardson's attorney says senior influence can be bad for young players
Can housing all the UT Football players together in Gibbs Hall potentially lead to trouble? Nu'Keese Richardson's attorney says yes. Bruce Poston thinks his client would have been better served in a college environment without the negative influence of older players. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:37:59 GMT)
McGwire's Lawyer Praises Hitter for Coming Clean on Steroids
After years of suspicions about steroid use, former baseball star Mark McGwire admitted on Monday to using steroids throughout his career, including when he broke baseball's seasonal home run record in 1998. McGwire was vilified for refusing to answer questions about steroid use during contentious 2005 testimony before Congress. Now a lawyer who advised McGwire on his testimony, Hunton ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:46:10 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Demands Bonus Data From 8 Banks
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sent letters to eight of the nation's largest banks Monday seeking detailed information on how they plan to pay upcoming bonuses. The letters, sent to GCs or outside counsel for the banks, request data in 11 areas, ranging from the number of employees to a description of all bonus pools, and how those pools would have been affected had the banks not ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:46:31 GMT)
Attorney general questions constitutionality of mandated health insurance purchases
Attorney General Bill Mims says the federal health-care bill provision mandating the purchase of health insurance may be unconstitutional. Conceding that Congress has a broad power to regulate commerce among the states, Mims said “the insurance mandate is open to constitutional challenge.“ “Although health care is an economic activity, the failure to purchase health insurance is not an economic ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:10:54 GMT)
N.Y. attorney general asks eight banks for bonus info
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Monday pressed the nation's eight biggest banks to reveal how much they plan to pay out in employee bonuses for 2009. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:14:15 GMT)
McCool hires chief assistant district attorney
Citing an ever increasing case load in the three counties that comprise the 24th Judicial Circuit, District Attorney Chris McCool announced Andrew C. “Andy” Hamlin will take the newly created position of chief assistant district attorney. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:34:06 GMT)
Polanski’s Privacy Right Violated by Photos, Lawyer Tells Court
Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Film director Roman Polanski’s right to privacy was violated by photos in the French press of his return home to await a decision from the Swiss government on a U.S. extradition request, his lawyer told a Paris judge. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:49:11 GMT)
Time to drop charges against accused Al Qaeda embassy bomber Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, attorney says
An accused Al Qaeda embassy bomber who was tortured for 14 hours and then held for five years should be freed, a defense attorney said Monday. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:59:54 GMT)
Demjanjuk's lawyer seeks to halt trial in Germany
John Demjanjuk's lawyer made a new attempt Tuesday to halt the 89-year-old's trial on charges that he was an accessory to the murder of thousands of Jews at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:11:46 GMT)
Attorney Turbin joins City Council race for 4th District
Attorney Richard Turbin has announced he will seek the Honolulu City Council's 4th District seat, which represents the area from Hawai'i Kai to Waikīkī. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:16:18 GMT)
Indicted Fla. lawyer had 20 million reward points
A Florida lawyer charged in a $1.2 billion fraud apparently heeded the American Express slogan "Don't leave home without it." (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:03:59 GMT)
Fla. lawyer indicted in fraud scheme racked up 20 million reward points on his credit card
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - A Florida lawyer charged in a $1.2 billion fraud apparently heeded the American Express slogan "Don't leave home without it." Court records show Scott Rothstein racked up more than 20 million reward points on his American Express account. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:12:15 GMT)
Workers' comp fraud cases rose in 2009, attorney general reports
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri attorney general's office says it has nearly doubled the amount of money collected in penalties for workers' compensation violations. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:28:43 GMT)
Indicted Fla. lawyer had 20 million reward points
A Florida lawyer charged in a $1.2 billion fraud apparently heeded the American Express slogan "Don't leave home without it." Court records show Scott Rothstein racked up more than 20 million reward points on his American Express account. Cardholders... Florida - American Express - Scott W. Rothstein - Lawyer - Indictment (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:30:09 GMT)
Indicted Fla. lawyer had 20 million reward points
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 5:03 a.m. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A Florida lawyer charged in a $1.2 billion fraud apparently heeded the American Express slogan "Don't leave home without it." (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:30:23 GMT)
Colorado attorney general, lawmaker unveil Internet safety program
DENVER - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has joined Democratic Rep. Nancy Todd, the Entertainment Software Association and Web Wise Kids to unveil an Internet safety program to help parents keep their children safe online. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:39:04 GMT)
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