Attorney News Jan 2010
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Exclusive: Orange schools attorney to retire
Frank Kruppenbacher, the powerful, controversial attorney behind Orange County's School Board, has announced he will retire this summer. Kruppenbacher, who helped steer the nation's 10th largest public-school district for nearly three decades, plans to wrap up his career with a swan song: Negotiating an end to federal desegregation lawsuit that has lingered for nearly 48 years. "In my opinion ... (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:41:11 GMT)
Annabi arrives at court in Mercedes, tells judge she can't afford lawyer
WHITE PLAINS — A former Yonkers councilwoman charged with taking $166,000 in bribes for her vote on key city projects told a federal judge this afternoon she could not afford to hire a lawyer. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:49:42 GMT)
Attorney: FBI overreacted in illegal search of phone records
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - A Charleston attorney says the FBI may have overreacted when the agency illegally obtained the phone records of more than 2,000 United States telephone call records. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:21:09 GMT)
Prominent Twin Cities lawyer Aaron F. Biber, accused of raping a 15-year-old boy in October, will go on trial in ...
Prominent lawyer will go on trial in July. Judge will decide later who will hear the case. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:32:06 GMT)
District Attorney says third Santa Cruz County man will face charges in killing of L.A. businessman
SANTA CRUZ — A third man will be charged in the July slaying of a 29-year-old Los Angeles businessman when a drug deal went bad, the District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:50:53 GMT)
Florida Attorney General Threatens Lawsuit Against Health Care Mandate
Making a delicately nuanced argument about the U.S. Constitution, former Republican congressman and Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said Tuesday that provisions to force Americans to buy health care or pay a fine are not legal and he will file a lawsuit if they become law. (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:32:59 GMT)
Fla. attorney general, a Republican, vows to sue U.S. over health-insurance mandate
Fla. attorney general, a Republican, vows to sue U.S. over health-insurance mandate (Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:09:03 GMT)
Angolan lawyer: Activists arrested over bus attack
Police are rounding up peaceful activists and accusing them of responsibility in a deadly attack on the Togo team bus as it headed to the African Cup of Nations, an Angolan human rights lawyer said on Tuesday. Martinho Nombo said five people arrested over the last week were not related to the separatist group that has claimed responsibility for the Jan. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:01:31 GMT)
Lawyer Hammond takes on Tree Man case
Thornlie's embattled Tree Man has received an 11th hour boost in his battle with the Gosnells council with high-profile Perth lawyer John Hammond agreeing to take on his case. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:26:27 GMT)
Seattle's new city attorney drops marijuana charges
Following through on a campaign promise, Seattle's new City Attorney is dismissing marijuana possession charges. More than 25 people charged with possession could be off the hook. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:37:42 GMT)
Nev. Attorney General: No more charges in Fallon teen party case
The Nevada attorney general’s office says it won’t seek charges against several boys who were at a January 2008 teen drinking party where a girl was allegedly raped. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:45:40 GMT)
Seattle's new city attorney drops marijuana charges
SEATTLE - Seattle's new City Attorney is dismissing marijuana possession cases. By the end of the month, more than 25 people charged with possession could be off the hook. In Seattle now, you can be arrested for possession of small amounts of marijuana, but more than likely, you won't be prosecuted. During his campaign, Pete Holmes promised as City Attorney he would dismiss marijuana possession ... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:48:34 GMT)
Orleans district attorney promises restoration of faith in criminal justice system
Ted Jackson / The Times-Picayune 'We must be willing to think differently today, to work together to build a more modern system,' District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:02:14 GMT)
Florida attorney general: Requiring Americans to pay for health insurance 'unconstitutional'
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said Tuesday that requiring Americans to buy health insurance or face a government penalty is unconstitutional and vowed to file a lawsuit to block it. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:24:33 GMT)
Photo law problematic, attorney says
WEBSTER A law that criminalizes certain photographs could have ramifications for artists, a civil rights attorney said. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:39:25 GMT)
Lawyer throws up after watching Maguindanao massacre video
MANILA, Philippines - A lawyer ran out of the courtroom on Wednesday morning while a videographer was presenting raw footage of mass graves in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao province, where 57 people were massacred last November 23, 2009. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:22:44 GMT)
Coakley Returns to Job as Massachusetts Attorney General
After a loss in her bid for the U.S. Senate seat, Democrat Martha Coakley is up for re-election in November as Massachusetts attorney general. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:32:48 GMT)
Ex-U.S. attorney to run for prosecutor
GREENVILLE -- Former U.S. Attorney Walt Wilkins is seeking the prosecutor's job for Greenville and Pickens counties. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:27:23 GMT)
Florida Attorney General Threatens Lawsuit Against Health Care Mandate
Making a delicately nuanced argument about the U.S. Constitution, former Republican congressman and Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum said Tuesday that provisions to force Americans to buy health care or pay a fine are not legal and he will file a lawsuit if they become law. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:49:12 GMT)
Coakley Returns to Job as Massachusetts Attorney General
After a loss in her bid for the U.S. Senate seat, Democrat Martha Coakley is up for re-election in November as Massachusetts attorney general. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:50:45 GMT)
Bus driver's attorney: E-mails from alleged teen victim 'inappropriate'
PORTSMOUTH — A former school bus driver accused of asking a 13-year-old student if she wanted to have sex with him received 38 e-mails from the girl, who also once directed him "to a porn site," according to attorney Lincoln Soldati. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:19:06 GMT)
Attorney: Suspect in Phoenix shooting insane
An attorney for a man on trial in the shooting death of a Phoenix apartment-complex owner says his client thought he was the son of God when he carried out the shooting and is looking for an insanity conviction, his attorney said. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:25:32 GMT)
Former lawyer Le Cong Dinh on trial
VietNamNet Bridge – The HCM City People’s Court today began the trial of former lawyer Le Cong Dinh and three others for acting to overthrow the government. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:26:49 GMT)
Lawyer with Legal Aid admits accepting $300 as 'a present'
A Legal Aid-funded lawyer accused of cutting corners in a woman's defence because of his upcoming suspension says he did the best job he could, but admits he accepted $300 from her as "a present." (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:44:33 GMT)
Life terms for teens are unjust, lawyer says
The lawyer for a 31-year-old woman serving life in prison for a murder she committed as a teen called Tuesday on the Iowa Supreme Court to treat children differently under the state’s sentencing laws. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:11:23 GMT)
Lawyer facing death penalty
A HUMAN rights lawyer, Le Cong Dinh, could face the death penalty on charges of trying to overthrow Vietnam's communists. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:29:43 GMT)
Lawyer appointed to port board seat
Attorney James M. Tuschman is the latest addition to the board of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. Toledo City Council yesterday unanimously appointed Mr. Tuschman, 68, and reappointed Margarita De Leon to port board terms that expire July 31, 2013. Mr. Tuschman replaces R. Michael Frank. Mr. Tuschman, a trial lawyer for 42 years, is chairman of the Ohio Board of Regents and of the city's ... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:15:03 GMT)
Karadzic appeals against court-appointed lawyer
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic appealed on Wednesday against the imposition of a court-appointed lawyer at his war crimes trial, arguing that Bosnian and Serbian lawyers were excluded from representing him. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:23:18 GMT)
Philly District Attorney says weak bail system lets many criminals escape justice
PHILADELPHIA -- District Attorney Seth Williams said the city's bail system is "broken," allowing criminals to intimidate witnesses and escape punishment, according to a report on Philly.com. The report said defendants often don't show up for court hearings and the... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:47:12 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, 20 Jan 2010 12:36:06 GMT)
What You Need To Know About Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
There are lots of people who are already been involved in different aciidents.ost of the time they do not know what to do. There are times that they get confused on what really happen during that day. But with the help of those Miami personal injury lawyer you will be able to get the right help. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:37:27 GMT)
UPDATE: Attorney's wrap up closing arguments in Guppy trial
The defense and prosecuting attorney's in the trial for the Fulton teen charged for assaulting his 18-month-old daughter, April Regan, in July 2008, wrapped up their closing arguments in Oswego County Court shortly after 12:30 p.m., today. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:26:29 GMT)
Lawyer tells N.L. air rage trial Air Canada staff helped inflame situation
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The defence lawyer for a Toronto television personality has told her air rage trial that Air Canada staff helped inflame a tense situation. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:36:00 GMT)
Former Delco attorney arrested for theft
A former attorney from Delaware County has been arrested for allegedly keeping money that should have gone to his former clients. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:07:29 GMT)
Report: Tampa attorney's son shot girlfriend's foot
TAMPA Police are investigating a Jan. 13 incident involving the son of prominent attorney Steve Yerrid, who appears to have accidentally shot his girlfriend in the foot while they were investigating a noise in their home. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:13:44 GMT)
Veteran attorney to represent accused cop killer
Fillmore » A judge on Wednesday appointed veteran criminal defense attorney Stephen McCaughey and his nephew and partner Jeremy Delicino to represent an accused cop killer facing the death penalty. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:29:06 GMT)
Kalispell attorney leads power council
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has elected a Montana attorney has its chairman for this year. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:32:31 GMT)
Chapman dean joins attorney general race
John Eastman, dean of the Chapman School of Law, took out papers Tuesday to run for state attorney general this year. The conservative constitutional law expert will be vying with state Sen. Tom Harman, R-Huntington Beach, and possibly others for the... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:35:00 GMT)
Attorney appointed for man accused of killing deputy
FILLMORE — A defense attorney with experience in capital murder cases has been assigned to represent the man accused of... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:45:23 GMT)
Salt Lake City prosecutor to challenge District Attorney Lohra Miller
Salt Lake City's chief prosecutor, Sim Gill, will announce his candidacy for Salt Lake County District Attorney on Thursday. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:45:33 GMT)
Brendan Dasseys lead trial attorney Mark Fremgen calls Appletons Len Kachinskys actions odd and strange
MANITOWOC Actions taken by an attorney and private investigator who represented Brendan Dassey for six months after his arrest in the Teresa Halbach homicide seemed to be more directed at helping prosecutors get a plea deal from Dassey than representing him, according to Dasseys later attorney. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:26:23 GMT)
Harkat didn't hide fake passport: lawyer
A lawyer for terror suspect Mohamed Harkat says the Algerian's use of a false Saudi passport to enter Canada is something many legitimate refugees do. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:38:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Charlie Sheen's wife in intensive care
A lawyer for Charlie Sheen's wife says she has been placed in intensive care in Los Angeles. Attorney Yale Galanter said Wednesday that Brooke Sheen was running a fever of 105 degrees when she was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital. He says the fever came from an infection she developed after oral surgery. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:50:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Charlie Sheen's wife in intensive care
A lawyer for Charlie Sheen's wife says she has been placed in intensive care in Los Angeles. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:55:56 GMT)
Staples enters race for attorney general
NEW HAVEN — State Rep. Cameron Staples, D-New Haven, a lawyer for 20 years and legislator for 18, is the first to officially file a candidate committee in the wide-open race for attorney general. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:00:26 GMT)
Lawyer: Charlie Sheen's Wife In Intensive Care
LOS ANGELES -- A lawyer for Charlie Sheen's wife says she has been placed in intensive care in Los Angeles. Attorney Yale Galanter said Wednesday that Brooke Sheen was running a fever of 105 degrees when she was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:18:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Infection Puts Charlie Sheen's Wife In ICU
Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke, was in a hospital intensive care unit Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, her lawyer said. Attorney Yale Galanter said Brooke Sheen was running a fever of 105 degrees when she was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital. She had already obtained a postponement of a hearing in the Colorado domestic violence case against her actor husband ... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:23:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Infection puts Charlie Sheen's wife in ICU
Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke, was in a hospital intensive care unit Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, her lawyer said. Attorney Yale Galanter said Brooke Sheen was running a fever of 105 degrees when she was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:30:30 GMT)
Attorney General's office accuses "fraudulent" fundraisers
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office is going after fraudulent fundraisers they say lied to people to raise money for legitimate charities and organizations. Cuomo's office has filed four lawsuits against... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:36:54 GMT)
Lawyer: Infection puts Charlie Sheen's wife in ICU
LOS ANGELES — Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke, was in a hospital intensive care unit Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, her lawyer said. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:37:07 GMT)
Lawyer: Infection puts Charlie Sheen's wife in ICU
Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke, was in a hospital intensive care unit Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, her lawyer said. Attorney Yale Galanter said Brooke Sheen was running a fever of 105 degrees when she was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:40:46 GMT)
Lawyer and blogger among four dissidents facing firing squad in Vietnam
Leading Vietnamese dissidents, including a human rights lawyer and an anti-government blogger, went on trial for their lives yesterday in the latest sign of a continuing crackdown on its domestic critics by the communist Government. (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:26:18 GMT)
Wachtell Hires Robert Morgenthau, 90-Year-Old Former Manhattan District Attorney
Less than three weeks after stepping down as Manhattan district attorney, Robert Morgenthau held a press conference Wednesday morning at his new office at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Morgenthau reached an agreement Tuesday to join the 225-attorney firm as of counsel. "When I left the district attorney's office, I knew I didn't intend to sit on the beach," Morgenthau, 90, told reporters in ... (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:45:20 GMT)
Third Democrat seeking attorney general seat
A third Democrat is entering Connecticut's attorney general race. State Rep. Cameron Staples of New Haven said Wednesday he is seeking the party's nomination. Staples is an 18-year veteran of the General Assembly, serving as chairman of the tax-writing and education committees. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:08:36 GMT)
New U.S. Attorney nominated
WHAS11News has learned tonight that President Barack Obama late today nominated a Louisville man to be the next U.S. Attorney representing the western district of Kentucky. The office is based in Louisville. The president chose 42-year-old David Hale. He is a local attorney and a former federal prosecutor. Hale is also an elder at Fern Creek Christian Church. He’s a graduate of both UK and ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:35:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Infection puts Charlie Sheen's wife in ICU
Charlie Sheen's wife was admitted to a hospital Wednesday with a high fever and an infection following oral surgery, which might delay again a court hearing in a domestic violence case involving the actor, her lawyer said. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:18:56 GMT)
Lawyer to judge: No money to pay claim
PROVIDENCE - Lawyer Keven A. McKenna avoided being sent to jail Wednesday, this time by pleading he does not have the money to pay the workers' compensation claim of his former paralegal. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:47:22 GMT)
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo slams professional fund-raising companies for fraud
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday his office has slapped four professional fund-raising companies with lawsuits to shut them down for lying, manipulating and deceiving to get charitable donations. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:50:00 GMT)
Obama taps Goodwin as U.S. attorney in W.Va.
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- President Barack Obama has nominated Charleston attorney Booth Goodwin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia.Goodwin has been an assistant federal prosecutor for eight years. He is the son of U.S. Distric... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:18:25 GMT)
Booth Goodwin Nominated as U.S. Attorney in W.Va.'s Southern District
President Barack Obama has nominated Charleston attorney Booth Goodwin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:58:07 GMT)
Kalispell attorney leads power council
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council has elected a Montana attorney has its chairman for this year. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:03:26 GMT)
Lawyer wants changes in discriminating Chinese characters
A lawyer in Shanghai believes the wording of 16 Chinese characters is demeaning to women and wants them changed, Modern Express reported today. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:05:27 GMT)
Obama Picks Loretta E. Lynch for Brooklyn U.S. Attorney
Ms. Lynch, now a partner at a law firm, would return to the United States attorney position she held from 1999 to 2001. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:53:40 GMT)
Attorney appointed for man accused of killing Millard County deputy
FILLMORE — A defense attorney with experience in capital murder cases has been assigned to represent the man accused of... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:16:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Marchand lawsuit on fast track
HAMILTON and mdash; One more would make it an even dozen. Douglas Louison, the lawyer defending the town against Officer Mike Marchand's allegations of civil-rights violations, spent about 45 minutes at last night's meeting of the selectmen updating residents on the status of the lawsuit, which is being heard in Federal Court in Boston. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:16:13 GMT)
Attorney General Demands Missing Files Investigation
The attorney general is calling for an investigation into the alleged theft of confidential documents from her office as well as the offices of state prosecutors. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:34:45 GMT)
Aides say Coakley will seek reelection as attorney general
Stung by her crushing loss to Republican Scott Brown in the US Senate race, Attorney General Martha Coakley will return to work this week and seek reelection in the fall, aides said yesterday. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:34:54 GMT)
Calif. Lawyer Sues Over Same-Sex Health Benefits for Spouse
A federal employee in California is suing the Obama administration to force it to provide health benefits to her wife. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management told Karen Golinski, a lawyer for the 9th Circuit, that it was refusing to extend benefits because federal law prohibits the government from recognizing gay marriage. The office made its decision over the objections of 9th Circuit Chief ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:45:40 GMT)
China jails former Tiananmen protest leader: lawyer
A former leader of the Tiananmen pro-democracy protests has been jailed for nine years for fraud, after authorities in Hong Kong handed him over to China, his lawyer and a rights group said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:15:51 GMT)
Whitmer drops out of attorney general race
LANSING -- State Sen. Gretchen Whitmer added to the Democratic Party's election-year intrigue Wednesday when she dropped out of the race for attorney general. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:33:06 GMT)
Whitmer pulls out of race for attorney general post
Three months after announcing a bid for Michigan attorney general, state Sen. Gretchen Whitmer is withdrawing from the race. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:09:35 GMT)
Staples enters race for attorney general
NEW HAVEN — State Rep. Cameron Staples, D-New Haven, a lawyer for 20 years and legislator for 18, is the first to officially file a candidate committee in the wide-open race for attorney general. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:15:36 GMT)
Pizzella's attorney requests name of school board member
An attorney for Wilkes-Barre Area School Board President Frank Pizzella Jr. asked a federal judge Wednesday to order federal prosecutors to provide the name of a school board member who allegedly received a $5,000 bribe through Pizzella. Pizzella, 65, (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:23:03 GMT)
LAWYER JAILED FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT IN SIBLING FIGHT OVER LAND
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- A 64-year-old senior woman lawyer was sentenced to three months' jail by the High Court here today, for contempt of court over an attempt to sell a piece of family land worth RM6 million. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:11:32 GMT)
Lawyer Jailed For Contempt Of Court In Sibling Fight Over Land :: Bernama.com
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- A 64-year-old senior woman lawyer was sentenced to three months' jail by the High Court here Thursday, for contempt of court over an attempt to sell a piece of family land worth RM6 million. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:39:04 GMT)
Attorney's bid in Polanski case
The attorney for the victim in Roman Polanski's 32-year-old sex case is joining the director's lawyers' bid to have the director sentenced in absentia to time served. Related Stories Cowell plans Haiti charity single John Mayer regrets Aniston break-up Pirates star Depp's treasured style Conan O'Brien's Friday farewell American Pie's Tara Reid engaged (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:07:05 GMT)
Accused attorney expected in court
A New Canaan attorney who worked in both Bush administrations is scheduled to be in Stamford Superior Court today followng his arrest earlier this month on attempted murder charges. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:19:03 GMT)
Lawyer jailed for contempt of court over land tussle with siblings
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 — A 64-year-old senior woman lawyer was sentenced to three months’ jail by the High Court here today, for contempt of court over an attempt to sell a piece of family land worth RM6 million. However, N Mahadevi was granted a stay of the order and given bail of RM50,000 by Justice Datuk Balia Yusof Wahi. This followed an application by her counsel, Datuk Harpal Singh Grewal ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:32:22 GMT)
Lawyer accused of misconduct
THE HIGH Court overturned the decision of a Law Society inquiry committee which cleared a lawyer over allegations of misconduct and ordered the society to look again into the complaints lodged against Mr Andre Arul by a former client. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:51:04 GMT)
Lawyer for Edwards' lover says confession expected
The lawyer for a videographer for former Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says it's "good for everyone" that Edwards has admitted he fathered a child with the woman. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:47:17 GMT)
Attorney: Va. killing suspect had mental problems
An attorney says the man suspected of killing eight people at a home in Virginia had a history of mental problems. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:57:00 GMT)
Sim Gill enters Salt Lake County District Attorney's race, vows to restore trust
Sim Gill says the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office is a mismanaged mess that has lost the public's confidence, and... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:15:42 GMT)
Lawyer: Brooke Mueller has pneumonia
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Brooke Mueller, wife of TV star Charlie Sheen, has developed pneumonia in the Los Angeles hospital where she is a patient, her mother and lawyer said. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:31:32 GMT)
Kissel’s Lawyer Calls for Retrial at End of Appeal Hearing
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Nancy Kissel’s lawyer called for a retrial at the end of the hearing for her appeal against a 2005 conviction for murdering her Merrill Lynch & Co. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:51:37 GMT)
Defense Attorney Attacked By Client
A prominent Boston defense attorney has been attacked in court by one of his clients. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:16:36 GMT)
Attorney says man accused of murdering wife 'snapped'
WAXHAW, N.C. -- The defense attorney for a Waxhaw man accused of killing his wife said in opening statements today that his client "snapped and he did something horrible." Dan Edwards is charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Logan. Her body was found in October 2008 near Santee, S.C., which is about 150 miles away from the couple's home. Prosecutors say Edwards smothered his ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:33:58 GMT)
Attorney: Va. killing suspect had mental problems
A woman was not trying to kick the brother accused of killing her and seven other people out of the house they shared, a family attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:37:05 GMT)
US Attorney Greenlee To Retire This Month
U.S. Attorney Jim M. Greenlee is retiring Jan. 31. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:12:25 GMT)
SLC Prosecutor to Run for SL County District Attorney
Salt Lake City chief prosecutor Sim Gill formally announced Thursday his intention to run as a Democratic candidate for Salt Lake District Attorney. Gill, 49, is now the second democrat to run against incumbent District Attorney Lohra Miller, a republican. Gill previously ran for the office in 2006, but lost to Miller. Gill said he will reclaim the District Attorney's office for the Salt Lake ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:29:03 GMT)
Apparent Murder-Suicide Leads to State's Attorney Investigation
Four months before Shengly Rasim and Selami Ozdemir were found death in their West Haven home, the state’s attorney’s office was prosecuting Ozdemir on domestic violence charges. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:44:05 GMT)
Harkat lawyer says alleged profession of loyalty to armed group not membership
OTTAWA - A lawyer for terror suspect Mohamed Harkat says his client's alleged declaration of loyalty to an Algerian extremist group - even if true - hardly makes him a member. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:08:00 GMT)
Mary Rose Wilcox's attorney seeks dismissal of charges
A defense attorney for indicted Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox is seeking to have the criminal charges against her tossed, alleging that the grand jury wasn't told of critical information and that, in some instances, were given misleading or false testimony. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:10:32 GMT)
Lawyer Sued by Chevron Cries SLAPP
Trying to fend off a malicious prosecution lawsuit against a plaintiff lawyer who sued Chevron, lawyers at Kerr & Wagstaffe say the company is trying to punish their client. In an anti-SLAPP motion, they argue Chevron's move against Massachusetts lawyer Cristobal Bonifaz is a strategic lawsuit against public participation. The energy giant is seeking more than $4 million in damages and fees over ... (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:15:40 GMT)
Rehkamp wants to keep judge post despite assault allegations, his lawyer says
Embattled former Perry County Judge C. Joseph Rehkamp is upset that he's been suspended as a state senuor judge over charges that he assaulted his wife, his lawyer said this morning. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:57:23 GMT)
Attorney Stole Dead Dad's Checks
A Houston-area attorney is convicted of stealing money from his dead father's account. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:15:53 GMT)
Kissel’s Lawyer Calls for Retrial at End of Appeal Hearing
Nancy Kissel’s lawyer called for a retrial at the end of the hearing for her appeal against a 2005 conviction for murdering her Merrill Lynch & Co. banker husband. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:23:45 GMT)
Former Nebraska Attorney General to Join State Treasurer's Race
Former Nebraska Attorney General Don Stenberg is set to announce his candidacy for the office of state treasurer. (Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:58:02 GMT)
R.I. Supreme Court allows lawyer James Sokolove to open local office
State Supreme Court rules in favor of national personal-injury lawyer, despite local opposition (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:46:48 GMT)
Govt seeks lawyer to fill monitor role
An independent senior lawyer will be appointed this year to monitor applications to have groups such as bikie gangs declared criminal organisations, the Queensland Government says. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 01:54:01 GMT)
Kissel’s Lawyer Calls for Retrial at End of Appeal Hearing
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Nancy Kissel’s lawyer called for a retrial at the end of the hearing for her appeal against a 2005 conviction for murdering her Merrill Lynch & Co. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:17:45 GMT)
Qld govt seeks lawyer for monitor role
An independent lawyer will be appointed to monitor applications to have groups such as bikie gangs declared criminal organisations, the Qld government says. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:23:59 GMT)
Charleston Attorney Gets Nod From Obama
Attorney Booth Goodwin has been nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:13:06 GMT)
Morel retained as Lincoln County attorney
Under new contract the county will pay for legal research software Alan Morel will remain Lincoln County attorney for another year. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:17:21 GMT)
Lawyer says Hallandale man will plead guilty in corruption case that snared Eggelletion
FBI agents alleged money-laundering scheme An alleged bagman in a $900,000 money-laundering conspiracy with former Broward County Commissioner Josephus Eggelletion plans to plead guilty Friday, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:19:09 GMT)
China says missing lawyer 'is where he should be'
A Chinese human rights lawyer missing for almost a year has been judged by legal authorities and "is where he should be," a Foreign Ministry official said in China's first public comment on the case. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:00:16 GMT)
Attorney says man shot in self-defense
GALVESTON A married man charged with murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend was wrongfully blamed in her fatal shooting, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:24:26 GMT)
Attorney: Strip club suit led to threat on judge
GALVESTON A man accused of threatening to kill a Galveston judge and a Houston attorney was upset about losing a civil case, authorities said. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:24:46 GMT)
N.Y. Law Firms Sound Alarm About Power-of-Attorney Changes
Dozens of prominent New York law firms are warning that a new state power-of-attorney statute aimed at discouraging fraud in elder law and estate planning could create "unnecessary confusion and disruption" in well-established areas of commercial transactions. A Cravath partner said lawyers and their clients are nervous about the reach of the measure and that law firms and commercial interests ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:31:51 GMT)
China says missing lawyer 'is where he should be'
A Chinese human rights lawyer missing for almost a year has been judged by legal authorities and "is where he should be," a Foreign Ministry official said in China's first public comment on the case. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 06:46:48 GMT)
Kissel’s Lawyer Calls for Retrial at End of Appeal Hearing
Nancy Kissel’s lawyer called for a retrial at the end of the hearing for her appeal against a 2005 conviction for murdering her Merrill Lynch & Co. banker husband. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 07:18:32 GMT)
Sarcone to run for sixth term as Polk attorney
Polk County Attorney John Sarcone, a Des Moines Democrat, will seek a sixth term in office, according to a news release. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:09:35 GMT)
A lawyer's reflection after his son's slaying
Newmarket defence lawyer Warren Skinner is busy this week preparing for a three-day criminal trial in Barrie. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:13:26 GMT)
Police 'sodomy victim' did it himself: lawyer
Lawyers for three cops charged with committing sodomy in a Brooklyn subway station portrayed the victim as a scam artist who suffered no injuries -- except those he inflicted on himself. In his opening statement yesterday, lawyer John Patten said Michael Mineo, 25, was "digging, digging, digging into his backside... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:48:40 GMT)
Attorney: evidence is secret in family shootings
Associated Press - January 22, 2010 6:04 AM ET WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The attorney for a man accused of fatally shooting four relatives at a South Florida Thanksgiving gathering wants all... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:17:12 GMT)
Attorney says man shot in self-defense
GALVESTON A married man charged with murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend was wrongfully blamed in her fatal shooting, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:40:06 GMT)
Attorney: evidence is secret in shooting
The attorney for a man accused of fatally shooting four relatives at a South Florida Thanksgiving gathering wants all evidence to be kept secret until the case is concluded. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:43:34 GMT)
China says missing lawyer 'is where he should be'
A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer missing for almost a year has been judged by legal authorities and 'is where he should be'. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:52:35 GMT)
Charges in rape case 'overblown,' lawyer says
NIAGARA FALLS -- A prominent lawyer handling a felony rape case involving a Niagara Falls High School student called charges against his teenage client “vastly overblown,” and said he is looking to work out a plea bargain. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:18:19 GMT)
Memeger new Philadelphia U.S. Attorney?
The lawyer expected to be nominated for U.S. Attorney in Philadelphia is Zane D. Memeger, a former prosecutor who is now a partner at a major city law firm, according to two sources. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:22:00 GMT)
UPDATE: US Attorney Greenlee to retire this month
OXFORD — U.S. Attorney Jim M. Greenlee, who led the most sweeping judicial bribery investigation in memory in Mississippi, will retire Jan. 31. Greenlee made the announcement late Wednesday in a news release. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:25:13 GMT)
Motive might involve house, attorney says
An attorney who worked for the family of an Appomattox man arrested in connection with the slaying of his sister, brother-in-law and six others said Thursday there may have been a tragic misunderstanding about a transfer of control over their home. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:31:17 GMT)
Lawyer: North Andover police checkpoint death a homicide
NORTH ANDOVER - A lawyer for the family of a man who died after his arrest at a police sobriety road block in... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:00:55 GMT)
RI mobster gets permission to seek a new lawyer
A federal judge has given a reputed Rhode Island mobster accused of trying to hire someone to kill a rival two weeks to find a new lawyer. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:03:17 GMT)
Attorney says man ‘shot in self-defense’
GALVESTON — A married man charged with murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend was wrongfully blamed in her fatal shooting, his defense attorney said Thursday. After prosecutors rested their case, defense attorney Jyll Rekoff told the jury police wrongfully blamed Bobby Lee Jones for the May 12, 2008, fatal shooting of Felicia Scott. Jones is set to take the stand Monday in Judge John Ellisor ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:04:39 GMT)
Attorney General asks court to reject efforts by school districts to reopen school finance lawsuit
The Kansas attorney general asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to reject an attempt by school districts to reopen litigation over state funding. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:37:24 GMT)
China says missing lawyer 'is where he should be'
A Chinese human rights lawyer missing for almost a year has been judged by legal authorities and "is where he should be," a Foreign Ministry official said in China's first public comment on the case. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:29:50 GMT)
Banking Commodity Unit Sales Would Be ‘Worst Case,’ Lawyer Says
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Investment banks would have to sell commodity businesses funded by their own capital only in the “worst case” scenario created by proposals to curb proprietary trading, according to a lawyer who has worked with such units. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:49:17 GMT)
Lawyer: NY TV exec accused of beheading wife will use battered spouse defense in murder case
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The founder of an Islam-oriented television station who is accused of beheading his wife was abused by her for years, according to his lawyer, who said Friday he will pursue a defense combining that justification as well as psychiatric claims. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:00:34 GMT)
Attorney General Tom Corbett gives March for Life group a sendoff
Attorney General Tom Corbett speaks with St Joan of Arc eighth-grader Giovanna Heanue in the school parking lot prior her departure to Washington, D.C., for March For Life. Sean Simmers, The Patriot-News Pennsylvania Attorney General and governor hopeful Tom Corbett this morning gave approximately 150 anti-abortion activists a send-off as they gathered at St. Joan of Arc's Catholic Church in ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:12:23 GMT)
Nevada attorney general says 3 men indicted in Las Vegas loan modification scam
LAS VEGAS - The Nevada state attorney general says three men have been indicted on felony charges they operated a foreclosure rescue scam in Las Vegas. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:15:58 GMT)
China says missing lawyer 'is where he should be'
BEIJING - A Chinese human rights lawyer missing for almost a year has been judged by legal authorities and "is... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:38:54 GMT)
Nevada attorney general says 3 men indicted in Las Vegas loan modification scam
LAS VEGAS - The Nevada state attorney general says three men have been indicted on felony charges they operated a foreclosure rescue scam in Las Vegas. Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto said T... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:58:11 GMT)
Madison lawyer sworn in to post in state Attorney General's office
TRENTON -- Acting state Attorney General Paula T. Dow swore in Robert M. Hanna of Madison as Director of the Division of Law today during a ceremony at the Hughes Justice Complex. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:44:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Mass. sobriety checkpoint death a homicide
A lawyer for the family of a Massachusetts man who died after his arrest at a police sobriety road block says he died of blunt trauma to the head, torso and chest. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:23:46 GMT)
Attorney Wants Evidence In Massacre Case Kept Secret
The attorney for a man accused of fatally shooting four relatives, including his 6-year-old cousin, after a Thanksgiving dinner in Jupiter wants all evidence to be kept secret until the case is concluded. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:38:58 GMT)
Columbus Attorney Pleads Guilty To Involvement In Laundering Drug Money
A Columbus attorney pleaded guilty Friday to helping a convicted marijuana kingpin launder proceeds from the drug trafficking operation in 2006 and 2007. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:53:20 GMT)
Man who died at sobriety checkpoint was killed: lawyer
BOSTON — A lawyer for the family of a Massachusetts man who died after his arrest at a police sobriety road block says he died of blunt trauma to the head, torso and chest. Attorney Frances King said Friday a state medical examiner has ruled that 45-year-old Kenneth Howe’s death... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:55:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Lippe too weak to incinerate wife
Werner Lippe was not strong enough to drag his unconscious wife into a burn barrel and incinerate her body, nor smart enough to destroy every shred of evidence at their Cortlandt home, his lawyer told a jury Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:05:13 GMT)
House delays action so Sansom can find lawyer
TALLAHASSEE Ousted House Speaker Ray Sansom got more time Friday to find a new lawyer as he defends himself against charges he damaged the Legislature's integrity. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:11:26 GMT)
Attorney says man shot in self-defense
GALVESTON A married man charged with murder in the slaying of his ex-girlfriend was wrongfully blamed in her fatal shooting, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:25:15 GMT)
DNA does not link husband to wife’s body, attorney says
An attorney for a Cordova man accused of killing his wife said today that DNA from duct tape found on the body of Tina Caronna does not match that of his client.Rusty White, an assistant public defender, also told a Criminal Court judge that the tape itself did not match a role of duct tape that was included in a list of evidence provided for him so far in the 2008 murder case.White made the ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:30:00 GMT)
Attorney: Broussard turns over documents in federal court
Former Jefferson Parish President Aaron Broussard made an appearance in federal court Friday, according to his attorney, Mike Ellis. Ellis said Broussard appeared in response to subpoenas from federal investigators looking in to possible corruption in Jefferson Parish government. Ellis said Broussard turned over documents but did not testify. Broussard resigned as jefferson parish president two ... (Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:07:53 GMT)
Attorney General Cox opposes early release of dangerous convicts
LANSING — Attorney General Mike Cox is joining Michigan prosecutors in opposing the early release of violent criminals taking place as part of Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm’s budget-cutting measures. Earlier this week, Cox filed Amicus briefs supporting attempts by Alpena... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:01:47 GMT)
Guy T. Matthews | Lawyer, 68
Guy T. Matthews, 68, of Langhorne, a lawyer, died of cancer Tuesday at home. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT)
Judge says lawsuit against Akron attorney can proceed
Judge says lawsuit against Akron attorney can proceed (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:17:01 GMT)
Former Baker's attorney says an appeal is likely
Even though he no longer represents Matt Baker and was removed from the case Thursday, the convicted murderer's former attorney is confident the case will be heard on appeal. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:29:30 GMT)
B.C. lawyer charged with gang involvement
A Vernon, B.C., lawyer who once headed the local Bar Association has been charged with participating in the activities of a criminal organization. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:11:48 GMT)
Binghamton attorney rises in Marine Corps legal ranks
BINGHAMTON -- Attorney Paul J. Sweeney's expertise in labor law is helpful beyond his practice with the Binghamton law firm of Coughlin & Gerhart. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:33:44 GMT)
Anti-Chavez cable channel at risk, lawyer says
A Venezuelan TV channel that takes a critical line against Hugo Chavez could be forced off cable if it doesn't carry mandatory government programming including some of the president's speeches, a lawyer for the channel said Friday. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:51:39 GMT)
Richard Callahan sworn in as US Attorney for eastern Missouri
Richard Callahan sworn in as US Attorney for eastern Missouri (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:10:13 GMT)
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