Attorney News Jan 2010
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'Nazi guard' lawyer calls for trial suspension
The lawyer of alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk on Tuesday called for his landmark trial in Germany to be suspended. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:35:41 GMT)
Scott Blankenburg expected to plea, attorney says
HAMILTON — Fairfield pediatrician Dr. R. Scott Blankenburg, accused of multiple felonies involving juveniles, will likely take a plea bargain this week, his attorney said this morning.“I expect Scott (Blankenburg) to enter a plea on Thursday,” defense attorney Greg Howard said today, Jan. 12. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:40:29 GMT)
BGC Broker Concealed Names From Expense Reports, Lawyer Says
A Tullett Prebon Plc lawyer said a BGC Partners Inc. broker concealed the names of Tullett staff from expense reports while trying to lure them to BGC. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:06:41 GMT)
FAU frat suspended for one year after hazing investigation: 'It's a death notice,' attorney says
FAU frat suspended for one year after hazing investigation: 'It's a death notice,' attorney says (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:30:03 GMT)
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon gets state Senate appointment
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon has been appointed to the state Senate for the 41st Legislative District, taking over the post from Fred Jarrett who resigned to become deputy county executive. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:51:31 GMT)
Trial opens for man accused of threatening Hillsborough state attorney
Testimony began this morning in the trial of a Wesley Chapel man accused of threatening to blow up the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:05:00 GMT)
Attorney: feds were out to get Lawson
LEXINGTON, Ky. — An attorney for road contractor Leonard Lawson told a jury Tuesday morning that a federal investigation of his client was foundering in early 2008 but was pressed so authorities could get Lawson. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:49:00 GMT)
Slain Guatemala lawyer planned his own murder: UN
A prominent Guatemalan lawyer who triggered a political crisis when he blamed his murder on the president in a posthumous video actually planned his own death, a UN probe found Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:52:30 GMT)
NY attorney general hopefuls ready for race
Associated Press - January 12, 2010 3:15 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - A crowded, but so-far quiet field preparing for potential campaigns this year for New York's attorney general are reporting... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:22:34 GMT)
NY Attorney General Hopefuls Ready For Race
A crowded, but so-far quiet field preparing for potential campaigns this year for New York's attorney general are reporting millions of dollars raised -- if Andrew Cuomo chooses to leave the office to run for governor. Former state Insurance Superintendent Eric Dinallo is announcing he will report $1.75 million raised since mid-October. Assemblyman Richard Brodsky of Westchester, another ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:36:01 GMT)
U.N.: Lawyer Framed Guatemala's President
Guatemalan lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg planned his own death, U.N. investigators say. He had posthumously pointed a finger at President Alvaro Colom. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:57:00 GMT)
NY attorney general hopefuls ready for race
ALBANY -- A crowded, but so-far quiet field preparing for potential campaigns this year for New York's attorney general are reporting millions of dollars raised -- if Andrew Cuomo chooses to leave the office to run for governor. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:57:46 GMT)
Indiana Supreme Court recommends South Bend attorney be disbarred
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission is recommending that a well-known attorney in Michiana be disbarred. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:00:49 GMT)
Demjanjuk's Attorney Tries To Stop Trial
The attorney for John Demjanjuk, who is accused of being a Nazi death camp guard, has made attempt to stop the trial in Germany. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:06:35 GMT)
Guatemalan lawyer arranged own slaying, U.N. panel says
A lawyer who left a videotape saying Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom would be responsible if anything happened to him masterminded his own death last year, a special United Nations commission said Tuesday after an eight-month investigation. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:17:35 GMT)
Slain Guatemala lawyer planned his own murder: UN
GUATEMALA CITY -A prominent Guatemalan lawyer who triggered a political crisis when he blamed his murder on the president in a posthumous video actually planned his own death, a UN probe found Tuesday. Read more... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:34:49 GMT)
Report: Guatemalan Lawyer Plotted Own Death
Last year, a Guatemalan lawyer was killed, and in a video that surfaced after his death, he blamed the country's president, Alvaro Colom. At the time, the United Nations said it would investigate, and today, the U.N. says the lawyer in fact arranged for his own murder. Robert Siegel talks to Juan Carlos Llorca, Guatemala correspondent for The Associated Press. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:24:17 GMT)
Dinallo throws hat in attorney general ring
ALBANY – Eric Dinallo became the latest would-be attorney general to lay his fundraising cards on the table today, announcing that his campaign had taken in $1.75 million. The former state insurance superintendent is one of a handful of Democrats who gearing up to run for the office should the... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:48:42 GMT)
Report: Guatemala lawyer hired own killers
GUATEMALA CITY, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- The shooting death of a Guatemalan lawyer who implicated the country's president was self-orchestrated, not murder, investigators say. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:39:02 GMT)
CT's Senate, Attorney General campaigns
The big political shuffle in the aftermath of the Chris Dodd announcement is continuing. One Democratic candidate for Governor is dropping out tomorrow to run for Attorney General and rumors continue to swirl around Republican Senatorial Candidate Linda McMahon. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:04:04 GMT)
New York attorney general hopefuls build campaign funds
ALBANY, N.Y. — Potential candidates for New York state attorney general are reporting millions of dollars raised for campaigns they’re ready to launch if Andrew Cuomo chooses to leave the office to run for governor. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:51:42 GMT)
Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorney Launches North Carolinas First Zoning and Land Use Blog
GREENSBORO – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP attorney Tom Terrell has launched the state’s first blog dedicated to zoning and land use matters. The blog, www.NCLegalLandscapes.wordpress.com , focuses on issues related to land development, urban growth and environment, along with information on regulation by various state and local governments. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 02:37:23 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. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:59:47 GMT)
Slain Guatemala lawyer planned his own murder: UN
GUATEMALA CITY -A prominent Guatemalan lawyer who triggered a political crisis when he blamed his murder on the president in a posthumous video actually planned his own death, a UN probe found Tuesday. Read more... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:04:39 GMT)
Ex-deputy followed training in subduing girl, lawyer says
Former King County sheriff's deputy Paul Schene took lawful steps to subdue a teenage girl in a holding cell in 2008, Schene's lawyer told a jury Tuesday in the deputy's first public explanation of the videotaped incident. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:25:00 GMT)
Redd taps McCoach as new city attorney
Mayor Dana Redd has announced plans to hire a new city attorney. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:47:57 GMT)
Sacramento city attorney to deliver reports on thorny council issues
Sacramento City Attorney Eileen Teichert will deliver reports in two weeks on two difficult issues f (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:49:55 GMT)
Attorney questioned about legal advice in teen’s murder case
MANATEE — A defense attorney, who is running for Congress, will have to be questioned in a deposition regarding legal advice he gave to a former client — a former Southeast High School student facing a murder charge, according to a defense attorney. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:53:41 GMT)
Prince George's State's Attorney Ivey won't challenge Edwards for Senate
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey announced Tuesday that he would not challenge Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D) and instead will go into the private sector next year after his term as chief prosecutor ends. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT)
Investigators say slain Guatemalan lawyer Rosenberg orchestrated his own death
U.N. investigators reported Tuesday that a prominent lawyer who had accused Guatemala's president of killing him, in a videotape made before his assassination, had hired the hit men himself. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT)
Mother feared Jackson attorney's forgery impact
SYLVA — A Jackson County woman said Tuesday that she lived for months fearing her children would go back to their abusive father because of a local attorney's decision to forge a judge's name on a court order in her parental rights case. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:34:13 GMT)
City attorney to present reports on thorny issues
Sacramento City Attorney Eileen Teichert will deliver reports in two weeks on two difficult issues f (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:26:59 GMT)
Defense attorney in Poverty Point trial becomes ill
Testimony in the federal trial of former Poverty Point Reservoir executive director Mike Thompson of Delhi did not occur Tuesday as planned because his attorney became ill during the night. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:25:17 GMT)
Dallas County commissioners look to sidestep conflicts with DA by hiring own lawyer
The ongoing feud between Dallas County commissioners and District Attorney Craig Watkins escalated Tuesday as the commissioners said they would sidestep the district attorney and hire their own lawyer to provide legal advice. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:34:41 GMT)
Lawyer's unsolved murder in Capone era to get new look
Chicago police on Tuesday agreed to take a look at an unsolved 70-year- old murder of Edward O'Hare, a Chicago lawyer who allegedly cooperated with federal authorities against infamous mobster Al Capone. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:50:27 GMT)
Drums attorney may challenge Eachus for House seat
A Drums woman confirmed Tuesday she is considering a run against state Rep. Todd Eachus. "I've been approached by some members of the Democratic Party in the Hazleton Area and have received a lot of encouragement," said Tarah Toohil, an attorney with a (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:15:07 GMT)
Bysiewicz Jumping To Race For Attorney General
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz is expected to announce today that she will run for attorney general, a move that would shake up the two biggest state races on the ballot — the battles for governor and Connecticut's chief legal officer. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:17:45 GMT)
District attorney will seek to have slaying suspectâs bond revoked
HALIFAX — A murder suspect has been arrested twice while out on bond and released both times after posting additional bonds. Now District Attorney Melissa Pelfrey will ask the court to jail Tavaras Ivey ending his house arrest. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:03:14 GMT)
Lawyer seeks to rally South Florida Madoff victims
Investors to meet in Boynton Beach Helen Davis Chaitman made a name for herself forcing corporate giants to make good on their promises. But the lawyer who fought banking and securities titans was no match for Bernard Madoff. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:40:39 GMT)
Appeals Court Allows Lawyer, Company To Manage Disputed Land In Hutan Melintang :: Bernama.com
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Criminal lawyer Gurbachan Singh and Regal Establishment Sdn Bhd were on Wednesday allowed to manage a disputed parcel of land in Hutan Melintang, Perak, pending the disposal of the dispute between them and 217 sub-purchasers at the Federal Court. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:53:58 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. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:59:45 GMT)
City to hire part-time attorney and contract prosecutorial services
FERNLEY--Fernley City Manager Greg Evangelatos provided three options for the City Council to consider when discussing the city manager's evaluation of city attorney position. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:19:38 GMT)
Attorney faces suspension for behavior
FREMONT -- A Fremont attorney may be suspended indefinitely from practicing law in Ohio after former clients, including a 17-year-old girl, said he made sexual advances toward them. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:37:02 GMT)
Bysiewicz announces run for Conn. attorney general
Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz -- the early front-runner for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination -- announced Wednesday that she is running for attorney general instead. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:11:50 GMT)
Attorney asks judge to consider Spalliero's health problems in handing down sentence
TRENTON — An attorney for Anthony Spalliero, the land broker charged with bribery and tax fraud, is asking a federal judge to take into consideration Spalliero's failing health in his sentencing scheduled today. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:46:29 GMT)
BGC Deleted Document on Tullett Hires, Tullett Lawyer Says
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- A Tullett Prebon Plc lawyer said at a London trial today that BGC Partners Inc. staff deleted a document from its computer network relating to attempts to hire away Tullett brokers. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:39:23 GMT)
Lawyer orchestrated own slaying to blame President
A Guatemalan lawyer who accused the country's President of his murder in a video made before his death actually contracted the hitmen to kill him, United Nations investigators announced yesterday.Lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg contacted... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:15:38 GMT)
Pointed Questions Asked at Installation Ceremony for New U.S. Attorney
Chief Judge Mark Wolf of the District of Massachusetts followed a lengthy, laudatory installation ceremony on Monday for Carmen Ortiz, the new U.S. Attorney for that district, with questions that revealed his hopes that the office will target major criminals. Wolf is known for his tough stance on prosecutorial misconduct and for public statements that many drug and gun cases brought by Ortiz's ... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:00:43 GMT)
Iraq inquiry: Attorney general 'changed advice on legality of invasion'
The attorney general ''materially'' changed his advice on the legality of military action against Iraq in the final days before the invasion, the inquiry into the war has been told. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:15:36 GMT)
Morris Prosecutor seeks to remove defense attorney on probation from criminal case
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will seek to have a defense attorney removed from a case because he is on probation for a domestic incident and has given notice he intends to sue the prosecutor's office for false imprisonment and... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:17:26 GMT)
Rothstein lawyer conflict concerns settled
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Possible conflict-of-interest concerns for the lawyer representing attorney Scott Rothstein, accused in a Florida Ponzi scheme, were settled Wednesday. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:19:45 GMT)
Guatemala leader probes lawyer's death accusations
Guatemala's president says the government is investigating people who accused him of killing a prominent lawyer now that a U.N. commission says the attorney may have plotted his own death. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:59:55 GMT)
Attorney General Fights Asian Carp
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox today launched StopAsianCarp.com, an online petition enabling residents across the Great Lakes region to help convince federal and local authorities responsible for carp infested waters to close the locks connecting them with Lake Michigan and protect the region's $7 billion fishing industry and over 800,000 Michigan jobs connected to the health of the lakes. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:33:00 GMT)
Iraq war inquiry told attorney general changed mind over legality of invasion
The attorney general materially" changed his advice on the legality of military action against Iraq a few days before the invasion, the inquiry into the war was told today. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:11:03 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. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:12:49 GMT)
Guatemalan lawyer hired hitmen to kill him then blamed president
A Guatemalan lawyer hired hitmen to assassinate him and left behind a video in which he accused the country's president of planning to have him killed, United Nations investigators have concluded. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:30:50 GMT)
Bysiewicz Runs For Attorney General, Not Governor
Bysiewicz changed course Wednesday and announced her intention to run for attorney general. Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz, who has been a front runner in the race for governor, changed course Wednesday and announced her intention to run for attorney general. WNPR’s Jeff Cohen reports. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:28:36 GMT)
WINSTON & STRAWNs ROBERT Pringle Named Antitrust lawyer of the year by California state bar section
SAN FRANCISCO – Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that Robert Pringle was named the 2010 Antitrust Lawyer of the Year by the California State Bar Antitrust & Unfair Competition Section. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:36:50 GMT)
Man not guilty of state attorney's office bomb threat
A Wesley Chapel man was acquitted today of threatening to blow up the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:37:00 GMT)
Noted Attorney Arnold Shevin Joins Zumpano Patricios & Winker
The law firm of Zumpano Patricios & Winker, P.A. (ZP&W) announced today that noted attorney Arnold Shevin has joined the firm as partner and Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:37:10 GMT)
Iraq War Inquiry: Attorney general made changes to legal advice days before invasion
ATTORNEY General Lord Goldsmith "materially" changed his advice on the legality of military action against Iraq in the final days before the invasion, the inquiry into (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:17:06 GMT)
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell files suit against manufacturers of defective drywall
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell filed a suit Wednesday against manufacturers, distributors and builders who brought defective drywall into Louisiana homes, seeking to help the state recover the health and property costs brought on by the bad wallboard. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:34:59 GMT)
Sweat Lodge Deaths Not Criminal, Guru’s Lawyer Says
A lawyer for the New Age guru who led a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona that left three people dead said that the deaths were a “tragedy” and an “accident.” (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:01:03 GMT)
Riley Co. Attorney Investigating Ogden Situation
Riley County Attorney Barry Wilkerson says his office is looking into two specific allegations in the recall petition for Ogden mayor Jimmy Bond. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:10:25 GMT)
Attorney for Memphis Schools Shocked By City Council's Decision
The attorney for Memphis City Schools says city council members just spit in the faces of 105,000 students. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:16:42 GMT)
Lawyer wants PI Bala’s safety guaranteed
By G. Manimaran and Adib Zalkapli KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 — The lawyer for private investigator P. Balasubramaniam said today the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) willingness to meet with his client is a positive development but insisted that the private investigator’s safety must be guaranteed. “It certainly appears to be a positive statement but we will have to wait for the MACC to ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:17:31 GMT)
NY Attorney General says Espada may have broken law
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has found "extensive evidence of potential violations" of state law by a state senator's Bronx health clinic and various officers and directors, according to court documents... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:33:50 GMT)
Attorney General Cuomo to back Senate Dems in possible legal battle against Sen. Hiram Monserrate
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo 's office has told Senate Democrats it will represent them in any legal battle to oust Sen. Hiram Monserrate, the Daily News has learned. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:38:00 GMT)
State Supreme Court ruling favors gaming lawyer
A staff lawyer for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board can continue to be represented by a Pittsburgh law firm the board hired because of an ongoing grand jury investigation, the state Supreme Court ruled. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 03:54:47 GMT)
7th Circuit Blasts Lawyer in 'Mortal Combat' Fee Dispute With Ex-Partners
Illinois lawyer Rex Carr's drive to squeeze $20 million out of his former law firm partners in a fee dispute slammed into a major barrier this week. The 7th Circuit upheld a district court's dismissal of the case and also overturned that court's rejection of sanctions against Carr and his son. The 7th Circuit opinion, written by Judge Richard Posner, called the litigation groundless and gave a ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:01:51 GMT)
Appraiser's attorney tries to prove bias in complaints against client
An attorney for appraiser Kirksey J. "Mark" Newton Jr. on Wednesday attempted to show bias in complaints and a subsequent investigation into Newton's appraisal work. On day three of an administrative law hearing to determine if Newton should keep his appraiser's license, attorney Ernest Price asked William Drabick, senior property appraiser and investigator at the state Office of Real Estate ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:09:23 GMT)
Energy lawyer: Boulder should let contract with Xcel expire
If Boulder wants to radically reduce its carbon footprint, the city should let its contract with Xcel Energy expire, according to a Denver renewable energy lawyer. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:52:46 GMT)
LaBarre's lawyer asks if police actions justified
A lawyer for convicted double murderer Sheila LaBarre argued before the Supreme Court yesterday whether police were justified in kicking in the door on her property without a search warrant. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:09:21 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, 14 Jan 2010 05:18:29 GMT)
In appeal, attorney argues LaBarre privacy was violated
CONCORD, N.H. - An attorney for a woman convicted of killing two boyfriends on her horse farm appealed her case to the New Hampshire Supreme Court yesterday, saying a lower court should have suppressed evidence gathered from police searches of her property. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:32:39 GMT)
Suspect in girl's shooting to receive a new attorney
A convicted murderer charged with shooting a 5-year-old Oxford Township girl in the face will receive a new court-appointed attorney, Oakland Circuit Judge Mark Goldsmith ruled Wednesday. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:07:33 GMT)
Candidate ends campaign to be district attorney
Citing personal reasons, Sacramento County Deputy District Attorney Scott Triplett announced Wednesd (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:01:26 GMT)
7th Circuit Blasts Lawyer in 'Mortal Combat' Fee Dispute With Ex-Partners
Illinois lawyer Rex Carr's drive to squeeze $20 million out of his former law firm partners in a fee dispute slammed into a major barrier this week. The 7th Circuit upheld a district court's dismissal of the case and also overturned that court's rejection of sanctions against Carr and his son. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:02:55 GMT)
Man jailed for attacking ex-Malaysian PM Mahathir: lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (AFP) - A Malaysian court Thursday sentenced a businessman to six months in jail for injuring former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad with pepper spray in 2006, according to his defence lawyer. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:52:51 GMT)
Report: Guatemala Lawyer Plotted His Own Assassination
Lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg, who posthumously accused Guatemala's President of ordering his murder, actually hired his own hit men (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:30 GMT)
Kissel Lawyer Says Hearsay Shouldn’t Have Been Allowed at Trial
The judge in Nancy Kissel’s 2005 trial for murdering her Merrill Lynch & Co. banker husband shouldn’t have allowed hearsay evidence that he believed she was spiking his drinks, her lawyer told Hong Kong’s top appeal court. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:56:57 GMT)
Norman attorney to be sworn into state bar's Board of Governors
Oklahoma Supreme Court Chief Justice James Edmondson will swear in Norman attorney David A. Poarch to the Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors to serve as member-at-large 10 a.m. Friday in the State Capitol's Supreme Court Courtroom. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:18:14 GMT)
Attorney for USF's Miller schedules news conference for today
The attorney for the University of South Florida football player at the center of an investigation that resulted in the recent firing of Coach Jim Leavitt will have a news conference this morning. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:32:00 GMT)
Brother: Police say China lawyer 'went missing'
The brother of an activist Chinese lawyer who security forces are believed to have taken into custody almost a year ago said Thursday that police told him his brother "went missing" in September. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:43:28 GMT)
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Goodell is township attorney again
The Hopewell Township Committee voted unanimously Monday night to reappoint Steve Goodell as township attorney for another year. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:44:31 GMT)
District attorney will seek to have slaying suspectâs bond revoked
HALIFAX — A murder suspect has been arrested twice while out on bond and released both times after posting additional bonds. Now District Attorney Melissa Pelfrey will ask the court to jail Tavaras Ivey ending his house arrest. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:03:14 GMT)
Kiss - Simmons Lawyer Slams Opportunistic Accusers
A lawyer for KISS star GENE SIMMONS has slammed the couple suing him over an alleged assault - branding the pair "opportunistic" and insisting their story is "riddled with... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:38:57 GMT)
Bysiewicz: Attorney general bid official
B Mary E. O’Leary, Register Topics Editor MIDDLETOWN — As expected, Democratic Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz Wednesday announced she is running for attorney general, but she failed to pledge to serve a full term if elected. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:03:07 GMT)
Morris prosecutor wants lawyer removed from case
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office objected Wednesday to attorney John Paragano representing a criminal defendant, saying the lawyer has a conflict of interest because he is on probation in Morris and might be suing the office. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:20:41 GMT)
Baltovich should sue for compensation, says lawyer
The lawyer for two Toronto men wrongfully convicted of committing heinous crimes says his clients should sue the government now that they have been denied compensation. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:27:50 GMT)
Attorney for USF's Miller schedules news conference for today
The attorney for the University of South Florida football player at the center of an investigation that resulted in the recent firing of Coach Jim Leavitt will have a news conference this morning. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:25:00 GMT)
Ohio attorney general warns about Haiti quake scams
The attorney general's office notes that widespread charity scams were reported in the aftermath of other major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:05:39 GMT)
County commissioner, attorney hold public talk on ethics
County commissioner, attorney hold public talk on ethics (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:37:03 GMT)
Attorney explains grand jury proceedings in Arpaio investigation
PHOENIX -- The grand jury investigating Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio heard its first testimony in the possible case against him. He's accused of abusing his power. The first witnesses appeared yesterday. Testimony will continue today, but grand jury proceedings are closed. Attorney Dan Barr explains how it all works. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:37:09 GMT)
Attorney General Terry Goddard and FTC file suit to protect job seekers
Phoenix- Attorney General Terry Goddard and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Government Careers Inc. (GCI) and owners Jon Coover, Richard Friedberg, and Rimona Friedberg for engaging in allegedly deceptive employment services. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:44:44 GMT)
Lassiter decides against district attorney run
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former mayoral candidate John Lassiter says he will not run for Mecklenburg County district attorney. Earlier this week, Lassiter said he was considering a run, but he released a statement Thursday saying that now is not the time for him to return to public office. "The obligations of my business and the opportunity to spend time with my family are more important in the coming ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:09:56 GMT)
Bysiewicz: Attorney general bid official
B Mary E. O’Leary, Register Topics Editor MIDDLETOWN — As expected, Democratic Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz Wednesday announced she is running for attorney general, but she failed to pledge to serve a full term if elected. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:17:18 GMT)
Chicago lawyer sentenced to 7 years in prison
A Chicago lawyer has been sentenced to seven years in prison by a federal judge who said his excessive loyalty to Refco Inc. led him to help the company carry out a $2.4 billion fraud. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:53:51 GMT)
Attorney general pressed on FBI's mortgage fraud focus
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder told a commission investigating the financial crisis today he would find out whether anything was done in response to an FBI warning in 2004 of an (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:00:37 GMT)
Seven years prison for lawyer in Refco fraud
A judge sentenced a former outside lawyer for Refco Finance Holdings LLC to seven years in prison on Thursday for his role in a $2.4 billion fraud that caused the collapse in 2005 of the commodities broker. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:27:01 GMT)
Seven years prison for U.S. lawyer in Refco fraud
A U.S. judge sentenced a former outside lawyer for Refco Finance Holdings LLC to seven years in prison on Thursday for his role in a $2.4 billion fraud that caused the collapse in 2005 of the commodities broker. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:28:29 GMT)
London Life’s Use of Policyholders’ Funds Legal, Lawyer Says
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- London Life Insurance Co. legally used policyholders’ money to help pay for its takeover by Great- West Lifeco Inc. in 1997 and a ruling otherwise would be an error of law, the companies’ lawyer told a Canadian judge. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:42:12 GMT)
Chicago lawyer sentenced to 7 years in prison
A Chicago lawyer was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday by a federal judge who said his excessive loyalty to Refco Inc. led him to help the big commodities brokerage carry out a $2.4 billion fraud. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:54:26 GMT)
Ex-Refco Lawyer Collins Gets Seven Years for Fraud (Update2)
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Collins , Refco Inc. ’s former outside lawyer, was sentenced to seven years in prison for helping Chief Executive Officer Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:05:27 GMT)
Apple lawyer confirms tablet existence?
By sending a cease-and-desist letter to Gawker regarding its Tablet Scavenger Hunt, an Apple lawyer gives credence to the mass of rumors of the device's existence. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:07:34 GMT)
Chicago lawyer sentenced to 7 years in prison
A Chicago lawyer was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday by a federal judge who said his excessive loyalty to Refco Inc. led him to help the big commodities brokerage carry out a $2.4 billion fraud. Attorney Joseph P. Collins, 59, of Winnetka, Ill.,... Refco - Fraud - Chicago - Lawyer - Federal judge (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:16:33 GMT)
Attorney General urges consumers to beware of Haitian relief scams
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is urging consumers to be on the lookout for Haitian relief scams in the wake of the earthquake this week that devastated the island nation. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:22:37 GMT)
Ann Arbor senior assistant city attorney suspended for 8 days
An Ann Arbor senior assistant city attorney convicted of drunken driving has been suspended from work without pay for eight days, according to a memo obtained today by AnnArbor.com under the Freedom of Information Act. Robert William West, 57, who...... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:17:26 GMT)
Ohio lawyer's green card fraud sentencing delayed
The sentencing of an immigration lawyer who illegally married to gain permanent U.S. residence has been delayed while details of her deportation are worked out. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:28:05 GMT)
Ex-Refco Lawyer Collins Gets Seven Years for Fraud (Update2)
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Collins , Refco Inc. ’s former outside lawyer, was sentenced to seven years in prison for helping Chief Executive Officer Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:50:16 GMT)
Broward public defender accuses state attorney of systematically withholding evidence
Broward's public defender has leveled a broadside against State Attorney Mike Satz's office, saying his prosecutors systematically sit on evidence favorable to defendants, cover up for bad cops and use a double standard of justice that favors the wealthy and influential. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:49:49 GMT)
Shasta County district attorney defends officers in Reuter shooting
The Shasta County district attorney says that Redding police officers were justified when they shot and killed 20-year-old Brandon Reuter of Los Gatos last month. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:58:47 GMT)
Blagojevich lawyer asks to withdraw from case
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich's legal team will be seeing another change, according to court documents filed in the case late today. Veteran lawyer Allan Ackerman has asked to withdraw, according to a defense motion. Ackerman had joined the case in August in part to assist in reviewing discovery documents and listen to the hundreds of conversations secretly taped by the government. No reason was ... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:13:29 GMT)
St. Tammany quadruple murder trial attorney grills detective
Through question marks, exclamation points, underlines in black and blue, dates, times, precisely chosen snapshots, spins of phrase and partial paraphrase, private defense attorney Martin Regan spent Thursday urgently scribbling on two large white pads, attempting to paint a scenario that did not implicate his client in a St. Tammany Parish quadruple murder. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:26:49 GMT)
Attorney general focuses on mortgage fraud
Attorney General Eric Holder told a panel studying the financial crisis that combatting white-collar crimes is "a real priority" for the government, even if it bumps up against another urgent mission, combatting terrorism. Holder told the bipartisan... Eric Holder - Attorney general - United States - White-collar crime - Mortgage fraud (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:44:59 GMT)
3G auction 'would violate charter' - attorney-general
The National Telecommunications Commission cannot hold auctions for 3G mobile broadband licences because it would violate the Constitution, according to the attorney-general and the president of the Lawyers Association of Thailand. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:54:01 GMT)
Safety Announces Agreement with Massachusetts Attorney General
BOSTON--Safety Insurance Group, Inc. announced today it has reached an agreement with the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office to change the way in which it calculated motorcycle insurance premiums for certain types of coverage dating back to January 1, 2002. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:14:11 GMT)
Apple's Top Corporate Lawyer Leaves
Apple's top corporate lawyer, Charles Charnas, has left the company. His exit follows the departure of top Apple lawyer Daniel Cooperman, who was replaced in September by top Intel lawyer D. Bruce Sewell. Charnas was Cooperman's first big-name hire. He was brought on from Hewlett-Packard in April 2008 to rebuild the corporate side of Apple's department, which had been rocked by the stock option ... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:17:12 GMT)
Pennsylvania Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Computer School
PITTSBURGH -- The Pennsylvania attorney general is suing a recently closed computer training school in an effort to recover fees for former students. Attorney General Tom Corbett said Thursday he was seeking restitution and a prohibition against ComputerTraining.com operating in Pennsylvania. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:18:41 GMT)
Swecker considering run for District Attorney
CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - Former city councilman John Lassiter says he will not run for Mecklenburg County District Attorney. But WBTV has learned another Republican may consider entering the race. Chris (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:23:30 GMT)
District attorney candidate Reyna boosts profile with television commentary on Baker trial
A local defense lawyer who hopes to unseat McLennan County District Attorney John Segrest this year is getting a lot of airtime on one local television station, thanks to his role as a commentator on the Matt Baker murder trial. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:32:16 GMT)
Davis recommends Beck for US attorney slot
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Artur Davis has a new pick to become the chief federal prosecutor in Montgomery. Davis, a Democrat from Birmingham, said Thursday he is backing Montgomery attorney George (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:32:35 GMT)
Lawyer in Highwaymen case fights drug conspiracy charge
Detroit -- Prosecutors are trying to portray a respected local attorney as the consigliore of an outlaw motorcycle gang because he advised a defendant in the racketeering case to remain silent until he had an attorney, a lawyer alleged in a court filing Thursday. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:05:49 GMT)
State panel alleges attorney forged name of client
Two days after his 27-year-old client committed suicide in 2008, a Homewood attorney is alleged to have forged the client's name on legal papers so he could collect the dead man's jail bond as his fee. Steven Brenner then showed up at Adam Ward's wake in Chicago Heights , telling the dead man's father, who was worried about paying for funeral expenses because Ward had no insurance and a young ... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:28:19 GMT)
David Lujan announces candidacy for attorney general
The Arizona House minority leader announced his candidacy for attorney general on Thursday, pledging to fight what he called mismanagement of the state by Republicans. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:13:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Text deals were news to me
John Johnson Jr., the former top Detroit city lawyer, told a professional discipline panel Thursday that he expected his team to be hailed for settling the police whistle-blower lawsuit that led to the downfall of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. But panelists were openly incredulous about the handling of the 2007 case. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:24:43 GMT)
Edward J. Boessenecker - S.F. attorney - dies
Edward J. Boessenecker, a patent attorney in San Francisco for many years and former Mill Valley councilman, died Saturday of natural causes at age 88. Mr. Boessenecker, who commanded a U.S. Navy subchaser in the Pacific during World War II, practiced law in... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:31:48 GMT)
Attorney general focuses on mortgage fraud
Attorney General Eric Holder told a panel studying the financial crisis that combatting white-collar crimes is "a real priority" for the government, even if it bumps up against another urgent mission, combatting terrorism. Holder told the bipartisan... Eric Holder - Attorney general - White-collar crime - Mortgage fraud - Financial crisis (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:44:59 GMT)
Tourism Board appoints attorney
By Lisa Singleton-Rickman, Staff Writer The Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Board will seek an attorney general's opinion on the legality of Bill Hunt's continued service as a board member. On Thursday, the board hired attorney Robert Gonce to represent its interests as needed. Gonce will be paid $150 per hour. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:45:50 GMT)
Davis eyes defense attorney Beck for chief prosecutor
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis said there is opposition from Alabama's senators to the nomination of Joe Van Heest to be the next U.S. attorney in this district, so he is nominating defense attorney George Beck. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:42 GMT)
District attorney reviewing charges against FdL pastor accused of embezzling
The future of a pastor accused of stealing from his church is now in the hands of the Fond du Lac County district attorney. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:31:40 GMT)
NC Attorney General Warns Of Haiti-Related Scams
North Carolina's attorney general is warning residents to be sure that the money they donate to relief efforts in Haiti isn't actually going to a scam artist. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:55:13 GMT)
NC Attorney General Warns Of Haiti-Related Scams
North Carolina's attorney general is warning residents to be sure that the money they donate to relief efforts in Haiti isn't actually going to a scam artist. Attorney General Roy Cooper is asking people to do their homework so their contributions can do the the most good possible. Cooper's Consumer Protection Division has not yet received complaints from North Carolina consumers about ... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:57:33 GMT)
Apple tablet 'indirectly confirmed' by lawyer letter
Valleywag's hunt for tablet draws legal fire An Apple lawyer has told Silicon Valley gossip site Valleywag that it "crossed the line" after the site started a scavenger hunt for proof of the rumoured upcoming Apple tablet device. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:23:15 GMT)
China Rights Lawyer Says His Google E-Mail Account Was Accessed
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- A Chinese human rights lawyer said messages sent to his Google Inc. e-mail account became accessible to an unknown outside user, highlighting concerns raised by the company about Internet security breaches in China. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:10:57 GMT)
Conn. wants ex-Bush lawyer's law license suspended
Connecticut authorities want to suspend the law license of a former top attorney to President George W. Bush while the lawyer faces charges of trying to kill his wife because she wanted a divorce. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:40:12 GMT)
Chinese Lawyer Declared ‘Missing’ After Arrest
Nearly a year after he was taken into custody, a leading civil rights lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, has not been heard of. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:31:31 GMT)
Attorney testifies nothing seemed fishy to her about text case
Detroit City Attorney Valerie Colbert-Osamuede told a skeptical panel this morning that she saw nothing unusual in the police whistle-blower lawsuit provisions that turned over text messages to non-municipal lawyers. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:52:38 GMT)
Appletons Len Kachinsky, Brendan Dasseys former attorney, defends comments to press in Teresa Halbach case
MANITOWOC The Appleton attorney who represented Brendan Dassey for six months after his arrest for the killing of Teresa Halbach defended his comments to the press that he might seek a plea bargain and that Dassey was expressing remorse. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:04:25 GMT)
Probation for Ohio lawyer in green card fraud
A federal judge in Ohio has ordered two years' probation for an immigration lawyer who illegally married to gain permanent U.S. residence. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:08:16 GMT)
Attorney general proposes property rights reform
Attorney General Rob McKenna and a group of Washington lawmakers want to tighten the state's em (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:14:51 GMT)
Municipal judge returns for now; borough attorney says farewell
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS ” Englewood Cliffs said goodbye to longtime Borough Attorney E. Carter Corriston, Sr. at the Jan. 13 mayor and council meeting, but the council reappointed its municipal judge after the Republican majority tried to oust him. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:08:37 GMT)
Salt Lake District Attorney's hiring process prompts controversy
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller's recent hiring of three people laid off from her... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:38:29 GMT)
City lawyer denies knowing about secret side deal in text scandal
Testimony continued today in the discipline hearing of the city's former top lawyer with another city attorney saying she knew nothing about the separate side agreement to handle the text messages in confidence. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:07:34 GMT)
Deputy attorney general fights Roeder subpoena
A deputy Kansas attorney general has filed a motion to quash a subpoena from the defense team of the man charged with killing Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller. Barry Disney, who prosecuted a case against Tiller last year, said that he had “no personal knowledge of anything relevant to this case” and that testimony from the case he handled was protected work product. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:18:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Report supports insanity defense for man charged with killing Mich. abortion protester
CORUNNA, Mich. - The lawyer for a man accused of killing an abortion protester and a business owner in a small Michigan city says he will press ahead with an insanity defense. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:38:37 GMT)
Lawyer asks judge in Cyrus Belt murder trial to step down
The defense lawyer for accused child killer Matthew Higa has asked the presiding judge to disqualify himself from the case. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:52:16 GMT)
Lawyer seeks bail in US-Iran embargo case
A defense lawyer has told a judge that a management consultant charged with violating a U.S. embargo against Iran is no risk to flee because it would be dangerous for him to do so. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:11:39 GMT)
Attorney General Cox urges caution when donating to Haiti relief
Attorney General Mike Cox is urging people to be cautious of those who profit off the misfortune of others. In particular, those looking to aid the victim’s of this week’s earthquake in Haiti need to be aware of charity scams... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:16:47 GMT)
Dominic Carter's lawyer botches bid to keep ex-NY1 anchor out of jail for holiday weekend
Disgraced NY1 anchor Dominic Carter will spend the holiday weekend behind bars after a lawyer botched a bid to free him while his domestic-violence conviction is appealed. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:17:00 GMT)
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