Attorney News Jan 2010
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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... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:13:25 GMT)
Former US Attorney enters Wyoming gov race
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) Former U.S. Attorney Matt Mead officially announced he's seeking the Wyoming Republican Party's nomination to run for governor. The 47-year-old Mead made campaign stops Friday in Gillette, Casper and Cheyenne. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:37:09 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. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:39:46 GMT)
Police accuse B.C. lawyer of organized crime links
RCMP have accused a Vernon, B.C., lawyer of being involved with organized crime. Authorities arrested the lawyer Friday morning. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:52:16 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Nomination Expected Soon
A nomination will soon be made for a new U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, according to published reports. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:09:24 GMT)
Lawyer says two Iranian doctors may soon be released on appeal
WASHINGTON - Two celebrated Iranian AIDS doctors with ties to Boston who were convicted in Iran of trying to overthrow the regime could soon be released from prison on appeal, according to their lawyer. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:19:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Hospital Found Responsible In Death
Hartford Hospital has been ordered to pay $1.5 million to the family of a woman who died in the emergency room, according to the lawyer of the womans family. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:20:45 GMT)
DA will confer with U.S. Attorney over death of man arrested at sobriety checkpoint
NORTH ANDOVER — Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett plans to meet with the U.S. Attorney's office to discuss the case of a man who died following a struggle with state and local police at a sobriety checkpoint Thanksgiving Eve. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:30:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-mayor may lack cash
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick might not have the cash to make a $319,000 payment within 90 days toward his $1 million restitution, his lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 06:55:08 GMT)
Lawyer: FBI sought to set up Barraza
EL PASO -- State judge Manuel Barraza is a flirt who takes care of his friends and former clients, his lawyer suggested Friday in trying to downplay videotapes that showed the judge accepting thousands of dollars from a defendant's relative. The FBI knew about Barraza's gregarious style and used it to paint him as a crooked judge and charge him with fraud. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:28:51 GMT)
Lawyer admits accepting drug cash
A Columbus lawyer admitted yesterday that the leader of a marijuana-trafficking ring paid him more than $150,000 in drug proceeds to find attorneys for gang members. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:38:10 GMT)
Callahan sworn in as U.S. attorney
St. Louis -- Richard Callahan has been sworn in as U.S. attorney for the eastern district of Missouri. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:00:15 GMT)
Two Morris lawyers named to posts in state Attorney General's office
TRENTON -- Two Morris County lawyers were sworn in this week to posts in the state Attorney General's office. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 09:27:53 GMT)
Auction set for assets in Fla. attorney fraud case
Associated Press - January 23, 2010 6:14 AM ET TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) - Items ranging from office furniture to political and sports memorabilia once owned by disbarred South Florida attorney Scott... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:17:12 GMT)
Auction set for assets in Fla. attorney fraud case
TAMARAC, Fla. (AP) -- Items ranging from office furniture to political and sports memorabilia once owned by disbarred South Florida attorney Scott Rothstein are headed to the auction block. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:38:27 GMT)
Attorney claims Statler is worthless
The empty Statler Towers is now in such bad shape, with no cash flow and an abundance of expenses, that the building's market value is well below zero, an attorney for the bankruptcy trustee is arguing in a filing with a government agency. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:52:48 GMT)
Mayoral candidates offer their views on reappointment of Jim Letten as U.S. attorney
The mayor has no say in whether Republican U.S. Attorney Jim Letten gets to keep his job. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:17:14 GMT)
TAYLOR: City Council overrides mayor's veto, hires attorney
TAYLOR — After overriding a mayoral veto Tuesday, the City Council again hired its own attorney. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:48:06 GMT)
Kasab consults lawyer after complaining he is not cooperative
Lone surviving Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab, who complained about his lawyer adopting a "non- cooperative stand", had a brief meeting with counsel K P Pawar after the court's proceedings on Friday. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:52:42 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. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:15:06 GMT)
Auction set for assets in Fla. attorney fraud case
The Associated Press Items ranging from office furniture to political and sports memorabilia once owned by disbarred South Florida attorney Scott Rothstein are headed to the auction block. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:18:46 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. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:26:36 GMT)
Attorney claims Statler is worthless
The empty Statler Towers is now in such bad shape, with no cash flow and an abundance of expenses, that the building's market value is well below zero, an attorney for the bankruptcy trustee is arguing in a filing with a government agency. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 13:57:15 GMT)
Anti-Hugo Chavez cable channel at risk, lawyer says
A Venezuelan TV channel that takes a critical line against Venezuelan President 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 on Friday. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:02:16 GMT)
Leftwing lawyer hired to defend Tan’s daughter
Leftwing lawyer Arno Sanidad has joined the defense panel of tycoon Lucio Tan’s daughter to appeal a court order, removing her from the voter’s registry of Sto. Domingo village in Quezon City. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:31:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Corbin To Plead Guilty To Tax Evasion
A lawyer for former Nassau County legislator Roger Corbin said the Long Island politician will plead guilty to tax evasion Monday. Corbin was indicted in June on charges that he evaded taxes on $226,000 he received from a developer who had government contracts. He was also accused of lying to a federal agent. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:41:22 GMT)
State disbars St. Charles attorney for theft
An attorney convicted of stealing more than$137,000 from her former St. Charles law firm was disbarred Thursday by theIllinois Supreme Court.Ann Day, 52, was sentenced in December 2009 to six months inprison for the theft.Her disbarment goes into effect immediately, according tothe Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court. Day was convicted on felony theft and ... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:05:48 GMT)
Vancouver officers 'should be fired': lawyer
A Vancouver lawyer says the violent, wrongful arrest of a Chinese man this week means the city's police must act decisively in dealing with the officers involved and will have to do more to regain trust in the Chinese community. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:40:05 GMT)
Callahan sworn in as U.S. attorney here
ST. LOUIS Richard G. Callahan was sworn in Friday as the new U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri. Callahan, 62, was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 24. He succeeds Michael W. Raap, interim U.S. attorney since April. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:55:35 GMT)
Harkat's gambling unlikely for sleeper agent: lawyer
A lawyer for terror suspect Mohamed Harkat says the Algerian's one-time gambling problem doesn't fit the mould of an Islamic extremist trying to keep a low profile. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:23:10 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. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:54:26 GMT)
Attorney convicted of possessing child pornography
Associated Press - January 23, 2010 2:54 PM ET GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) - Authorities say an attorney under investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been convicted of... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 19:57:54 GMT)
Attorney convicted of possessing child pornography
Authorities say an attorney under investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been convicted of possessing child pornography and an assault rifle. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:10:05 GMT)
Ex-lawyer sentenced for pocketing settlement money
Associated Press - January 23, 2010 3:35 PM ET CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) - A former Utah lawyer has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars from a settlement to... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:39:15 GMT)
Erik Wallin, Republican Candidate for Attorney General to address the RILPBLN
Erik Wallin, Republican Candidate for Attorney General to address the Rhode Island Latino Professionals and Business Leaders Network about his campaign agenda to crack down on public corruption and crime in Rhode Island. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:43:43 GMT)
Vancouver officers 'should be fired': lawyer
A Vancouver lawyer says the violent, wrongful arrest of a Chinese man this week means the city's police must act decisively in dealing with the officers involved and will have to do more to regain trust in the Chinese community. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:56:43 GMT)
Attorney convicted of possessing child pornography
GLENDALE, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say an attorney under investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been convicted of possessing child pornography and an assault rifle. Deputy District Attorney Susan Schwartz says 58-year-old Walter Loustari entered a no contest plea in Los Angeles Superior Court. Schwartz says it was "open" plea, meaning it was not part of a negotiated ... (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:02:39 GMT)
Ex-lawyer Sentenced for Pocketing Settlement Money
A former Utah lawyer has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars from a settlement to relatives of victims of a plane crash. Matthew Terry Graff pleaded guilty last October to two counts of unlawful dealing of property by a fiduciary and one count of communications fraud, all second-degree felonies. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:28:51 GMT)
Jack T. Litman, Lawyer for ‘Preppy Killer’ and Others, Is Dead at 66
Mr. Litman, who had an uncanny ability to win sympathy from juries for unpopular clients, was a lightning rod for criticism for his “blame the victim” strategy. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:09:21 GMT)
2 nominated to US attorney posts in Kentucky
President Barack Obama has nominated lawyers David J. Hale and Kerry B. Harvey as U.S. attorneys for Kentucky. Hale was nominated to the post for the Western District of Kentucky. He has been an attorney at Reed Weitkamp Schell & Vice since 1999 and is a former assistant U.S. attorney. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 02:51:13 GMT)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo 's top 15 cases since 2007
A Top Fifteen List of Cases Brought by the Office of State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo since 2007. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:28:00 GMT)
St. Joseph County attorney faces disbarment over alleged violations :Sniadecki allegations include loan fraud, forgery ...
A local attorney faces disbarment over allegations that, among other things, he continued to run his law office while his license was suspended; forced his secretary to falsify court records; tried bribing a witness in an attorney misconduct probe; and defrauded a longtime, trusting client. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:49:47 GMT)
Pittsburgh attorney heads Rangers group
Tom Hicks has agreed to sell the Texas Rangers to a group that is headed by Pittsburgh sports attorney Chuck Greenberg. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:59:04 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. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:55:39 GMT)
Randolph attorney to help start cancer fundraiser
RANDOLPH TWP. — Randolph attorney and college professor Lee March Grayson will help kick off the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 909 Parsippany Blvd., in Parsippany. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:14:12 GMT)
Commute Sarabjit's sentence to win Indian hearts: Lawyer
Pleading clemency for Sarabjit Singh, facing death sentence for alleged involvement in bomb blasts in Pakistan, his lawyer has said commuting it to life imprisonment would be a good gesture which will win hearts of a billion Indians. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:34:11 GMT)
Third party ID'd as victims of W. Dundee lawyer
A third party has been identified as a victim of William Chesbrough,the Elgin lawyer arrested in November on charges of bilking two arearesidents out of more than $140,000. Mark and Stephanie Licker, of Lockport, were identified in the third count of a four-count complaint filed Dec. 29 and posted online Thursday on the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission's Web site. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:46:18 GMT)
Q&A: Andrew Cuomo, New York Attorney General and possible Democratic candidate for 2010 governor
Excerpts from a Q &A with New York state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo and possible Democratic candidate for governor in 2010. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:59:00 GMT)
Q&A: Food Network host and cookbook author Sandra Lee on Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
In an interview with the N.Y. Daily News this month, Sandra Lee, the "Semi-Homemade" and "Moneysaving Meals" cookbook author, magazine editor and Food Network host spoke about life with state Attorney General Andrew Cuomo , who may run for governor in 201. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:01:00 GMT)
Tunisian judge keeps journalist in prison: lawyer
A Tunisian judge has refused to free a journalist who says his six-month prison sentence for assault is politically motivated, a defence lawyer says. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 07:42:36 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. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:11:36 GMT)
Lawyer going to prison for pocketing plane-crash settlement
CEDAR CITY — A former Utah lawyer has been sentenced to prison for failing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars from... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 08:20:26 GMT)
Marshfield city attorney rebuts Sunshine Law breach
Marshfield City Attorney David “Chuck” Replogle showed the Board of Aldermen examples of case law Thursday, Jan. 14, that he said prove the city legally closed a meeting three weeks earlier. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:24:07 GMT)
Attorney presents letter to Chamber Board
Controversy again surrounds happenings within the Board of Directors for Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce as attorney Mike Kress presented members with a four-page letter outlining items he reportedly feels are problematic within the organization. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:45:51 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, 24 Jan 2010 11:14:56 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, 24 Jan 2010 11:27:27 GMT)
Galvan lawyer seeks delay
The lawyer for a Kimball Township man charged with killing his 3-year-old daughter will request Tuesday's preliminary examination be adjourned so he has time to review his client's substantial court file. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:57:46 GMT)
South Bend attorney might be disbarred :Allegations against Sniadecki include loan fraud, forgery, attempted bribery.
A local attorney faces disbarment over allegations that, among other things, he continued to run his law office while his license was suspended; forced his secretary to falsify court records; tried bribing a witness in an attorney misconduct probe; and defrauded a longtime, trusting client. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:07:02 GMT)
TAYLOR: City Council overrides mayor's veto, hires attorney
TAYLOR — After overriding a mayoral veto Tuesday, the City Council again hired its own attorney. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:48:16 GMT)
Lawyer For Rihanna's 'Boyfriend' Ex Says He Was Abusive
A lawyer for the ex-girlfriend of Rihanna's new boo, Matt Kemp, has come forward to denounced claims that Kemp was 'good person' and not abusive a... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:00:02 GMT)
State panel seeks disbarment of Annapolis attorney
When an Annapolis lawyer gave a woman a prescription pain pill in 2007 in exchange for a sex act, it was nothing different than a boyfriend giving his girlfriend flowers, according to an attorney defending Jeff Marcalus' right to practice law in Maryland. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:37:53 GMT)
Lawyer: L.I. Leg. Corbin to Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion
A lawyer for former Nassau County legislator Roger Corbin says the Long Island politician will plead guilty to tax evasion Monday. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 14:41:40 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, 24 Jan 2010 14:48:16 GMT)
Noted criminal lawyer attacked in Delhi
Noted criminal lawyer R.K. Naseem was critically injured after he was attacked by one of his close relatives over some property dispute Sunday, police said. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:31:25 GMT)
Forget fickle polls and act, says climate lawyer
A top environment lawyer says it is time to stop watching opinion polls and get on with doing something about climate change. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:34:08 GMT)
Prominent lawyer attacked by kin over property dispute
New Delhi, Jan 24 (PTI) Prominent criminal lawyer R K Naseem, who appeared for Jessica Lal murder convict Manu Sharma, was today seriously injured when one of his relatives, a former BJP MLA, with whom he has a property dispute allegedly attacked him. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:53:24 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten to address West Jefferson Civic Coalition
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten will be the featured speaker at the monthly West Jefferson Civic Coalition meeting on Monday night. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:02:14 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, 24 Jan 2010 16:06:46 GMT)
Berlusconi's lawyer slams corruption trial
Embattled Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's lawyer defended Italy's leader in a national newspaper, denouncing charges in a case involving his media empire as "ridiculous" and "unfounded". (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:47:39 GMT)
Noted criminal lawyer attacked in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 24 : Noted criminal lawyer R.K. Naseem was critically injured after he was attacked by one of his close relatives over some property dispute Sunday, police said. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:42:13 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. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:23:51 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. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:30:09 GMT)
Ex-Manu Sharma lawyer attacked by his relative
Well-known defence lawyer Pandit R K Naseem, who had appeared for Manu Sharma in the Jessica Lal murder case, was seriously injured when a relative, a former BJP MLA, allegedly attacked him in the Dabri area of south west Delhi. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:41:14 GMT)
Attorney Waite turns his life story around
Safford’s newest attorney can relate to the old adage, “You can do whatever you put your mind to.” Jeremy (J.J.) Waite, who was raised in Safford and was a high school dropout, has come back to the Valley and is working at the law office of Matt Clifford. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:41:39 GMT)
Randolph attorney to help start cancer fundraiser
RANDOLPH TWP. — Randolph attorney and college professor Lee March Grayson will help kick off the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 909 Parsippany Blvd., in Parsippany. (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:54:32 GMT)
Iraq war was illegal, top lawyer will tell Chilcot inquiry
Foreign Office official's evidence the day before attorney general Lord Goldsmith appears will increase pressure on Tony Blair Tony Blair's decision to take Britain to war in Iraq was illegal, the Foreign Office's former chief legal adviser will tell the Chilcot inquiry this week. The Observer has been told that Sir Michael Wood, who was the FO's most senior lawyer, is ready to reveal that, in ... (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:42:33 GMT)
Winton man in court on attempted murder, assault charges; still in need of defense attorney
VIRGINIA — A 62-year-old Winton man accused of taking two shots at his girlfriend with a .45 caliber handgun was in Sixth District Court in Virginia, but without a defense attorney. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:38:29 GMT)
Berlusconi's lawyer defends his man
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's lawyer has defended charges against him in an Italian newspaper. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:06:23 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 where he should be," a Foreign Ministry official said in China's first public comment on the case. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:23:12 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. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:52:42 GMT)
Civil rights lawyer Siegel snaps at NYPD for protest photos outside Mayor Bloomberg's townhouse
A civil rights lawyer slammed the NYPD on Sunday for photographing protesters outside Mayor Bloomberg's townhouse. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:53:00 GMT)
Prosecutors: Shelnutt’s motion for attorney’s fees should be denied
Federal prosecutors argued in a response filed Friday that a motion by Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, who wants attorney fees and expenses awarded to him, should be denied. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:56:53 GMT)
Lawyer’s 1st client as solo is 1st ethics charge
An Owings Mills lawyer’s first client as a solo practitioner might also be his first ethics violation. Walter C. Elliott Jr. is accused by the Attorney Grievance Commission of scratching out the name of his former firm and writing his on a check issued by a Silver Spring woman seeking help filing for bankruptcy. Andrew [...] (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:35:44 GMT)
Two senators battle for the Democratic attorney general nomination
At first glance, they seem alike: Both men are politically ambitious lawyers and state senators from South Florida. But real differences separate Dave Aronberg and Dan Gelber, who are fighting for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. The contest is one of three down-ballot statewide races likely to be decided by TV ads and obscured by high-profile free-for-alls for U.S. Senate and ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:07:25 GMT)
Florida attorney general race: Beyond a common surface, a political divide
At first glance, they seem alike: Both men are politically ambitious lawyers and state senators from South Florida. But real differences separate Dave Aronberg and Dan Gelber, who are fighting for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. The contest is one of three down-ballot statewide races likely to be decided by TV ads and obscured by high-profile free-for-alls for U.S. Senate and ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:07:25 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. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:26:17 GMT)
Lawyer served as county Dem chair
James Cuthbert 'J.C.' Hare, a Charleston lawyer, Citadel graduate and a supporting Charleston County political figure, died Sunday. He was 95. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:27:51 GMT)
County Judge Anthony Cobos wants to look at hiring of attorney made during freeze
EL PASO -- County Judge Anthony Cobos wants the county commissioners to discuss how the County Attorney's Office hired a new attorney during a hiring freeze. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:13:11 GMT)
Attorney: Medical marijuana dispensary ban was right for Greeley
Greeley City Attorney Rick Brady isn't afraid to call the medical marijuana law in Colorado exactly how he sees it. "It was really the change in federal administration that lit a fire under this," Brady said. Now local jurisdictions are left trying to decipher a vague law in Colorado legalizing marijuana use for certain medical conditions. Fort Collins, with 109 dispensaries, Loveland, with 19 ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:04:42 GMT)
The Sundance movie no lawyer should see
Imagine a film copyright-clearance lawyer's absolute worst nightmare. It could look something like "Logorama," an Oscar-shortlisted animated short that screened at the Sundance Film Festival. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:05:24 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, 25 Jan 2010 09:29:02 GMT)
Marshfield city attorney rebuts Sunshine Law breach
Marshfield City Attorney David “Chuck” Replogle showed the Board of Aldermen examples of case law Thursday, Jan. 14, that he said prove the city legally closed a meeting three weeks earlier. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:23:38 GMT)
TAYLOR: City Council overrides mayor's veto, hires attorney
TAYLOR — After overriding a mayoral veto Tuesday, the City Council again hired its own attorney. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:18:06 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. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:35:34 GMT)
Randolph attorney to help start cancer fundraiser
RANDOLPH TWP. — Randolph attorney and college professor Lee March Grayson will help kick off the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, at at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 909 Parsippany Blvd., in Parsippany. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:07:12 GMT)
Greenlee retiring as U.S. attorney
OXFORD — U.S. Attorney Jim M. Greenlee, who led the most sweeping judicial bribery investigation in memory in Mississippi, will retire Jan. 31, according to The Associated Press. Greenlee made the announcement Jan. 20 in a news release. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:29:30 GMT)
Ex-lawyer sentenced in church embezzlement
A disbarred lawyer was sentenced this morning to serve five years' probation and repay $90,600 he embezzled from a Roman Catholic church in Grosse Pointe Woods. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:08:15 GMT)
Congressman, lawyer to host meetings for Fair Finance investors
Congressman, lawyer to host meetings for Fair Finance investors (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:16:41 GMT)
Attorney improperly solicits families
Detroit Attorney Carl Collins and the United States agreed to settle a civil action against Collins, for improperly soliciting families of victims of flight 3407. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:48:04 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced for church embezzlement
Grosse Pointe Woods -- A disbarred attorney was ordered to repay $90,600 he embezzled from a Catholic church and sentenced to five years probation this morning in Wayne County's Third Circuit Court. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:53:18 GMT)
Detroit lawyer fined for illegally contacting Flight 3407 families
A Detroit lawyer has paid $5,000 to settle a civil complaint filed against him after he illegally contacted a family victimized by the crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 last year. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:22:04 GMT)
Lawyer Allowed to Testify Against Former Employer in Arbitration
A lawyer who spent 29 years in-house at Bear Stearns has been given the green light by a Manhattan judge to testify as an expert witness in an arbitration against his former employer. Lawyers for Bear Stearns had sought to block Raymond Aronson, a former senior counsel in the legal and compliance department, from testifying in an arbitration brought against the bank by Keefe, Bruyette & Woods ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:30:40 GMT)
Colvin being punished by government: lawyer
Richard Colvin, the man who alleged that the government turned a blind eye to his allegations of torture in Afghan jails, is being punished for his revelations, says his lawyer (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:08:27 GMT)
Idaho woman faces civil complaint by Attorney General's office
JEROME, Idaho -- The Consumer Protection Division of the Idaho Attorney General's Office has filed a civil complaint against a southern Idaho woman who authorities say duped illegal immigrants in a scheme to steal their money. Officials in a complaint filed last week say Celia Perez posed as an attorney and sold services advertised as immigration and naturalization consultation. The complaint ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:12:46 GMT)
Detroit lawyer pays up for contacting families after crash too soon
Buffalo, N.Y. -- Federal officials in Buffalo say a Detroit lawyer has paid $5,000 for being too quick to contact families of passengers killed in last February's crash of Flight 3407 near Buffalo. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:23:28 GMT)
Lawyer: Defendant was threatened
The lawyer for a woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death last year asked a judge to let the jury hear evidence that the boyfriend once threatened the woman with a gun. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:26:47 GMT)
Lawyer Improperly Contacted Flight 3407 Families
Federal officials in Buffalo said a Detroit lawyer has paid $5,000 for being too quick to contact families of passengers killed in last February's crash of Flight 3407 near Buffalo. The U.S. Attorney's office Carl Collins III's payment settles a civil action brought after he sent letters out 12 days after the crash. A federal statute prohibits lawyer solicitations within 45 days. The settlement ... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:31:33 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. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:49:21 GMT)
Mobile County District Attorney Head of Antigambling Task Force
Governor Bob Riley has chosen Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson to head his antigambling task force. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:06:22 GMT)
Attorney General Cooper wants to expand DNA sampling
ASHEVILLE — N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper wants to expand the state's DNA database by taking swabs from anyone arrested on a felony charge. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:18:40 GMT)
Ex-RI lawyer charged with stealing client funds
A former Rhode Island lawyer has been charged with misappropriating $1.1 million of his clients' money. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:38:36 GMT)
Fort Hood suspect's attorney questions mental exam
Associated Press - January 25, 2010 4:05 PM ET FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - The Fort Hood shooting suspect's attorney wants to challenge the Army's plan to have three military health professionals... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:09:35 GMT)
Fort Hood suspect's attorney questions mental exam
The attorney for the man accused of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood wants to challenge the Army's plan to have three military health professionals determine whether his client is competent to stand trial. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:09:59 GMT)
Vegas Attorney Takes Deal in Domestic Violence Case
A Las Vegas attorney has accepted a plea deal in the assault of his wife, a local judge. Edward "Randy" Miley pleaded no contest last month to misdemeanor domestic battery and animal abuse charges. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:14:43 GMT)
Hasan's Attorney Questions Mental Exam
FORT WORTH, Texas -- The Fort Hood shooting suspect's attorney wants to challenge the Army's plan to have three military health professionals determine whether his client is competent to stand trial. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:30:13 GMT)
Fort Hood suspect's attorney wants all-civilian panel for mental exam, seeks delay to get it
FORT WORTH, Texas - An attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused of going on a shooting rampage at Fort Hood said Monday he wants his client's mental evaluation delayed citing a potential conflict of interest with the exam panel. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:03:34 GMT)
Ex-lawyer sentenced in church embezzlement
A disbarred lawyer was sentenced this morning to serve five years' probation and repay $90,600 he embezzled from a Roman Catholic church in Grosse Pointe Woods. (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:26:49 GMT)
Ex-RI lawyer charged with stealing client funds
SCITUATE, R.I. - A former Rhode Island lawyer has been charged with misappropriating $1.1 million of his clients'... (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:28:47 GMT)
Iraq protest lawyer faces inquiry
A Foreign Office lawyer who quit in protest at the decision to go to war in Iraq is due to give evidence at the inquiry into the conflict. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:38:38 GMT)
Attorney General Troy King Issues Statement on New Gambling Task Force Leader
Alabama Attorney General Troy King issued a statement on Governor Riley's announcement about Mobile District Attorney John Tyson being named the new leader of the Governor's Task Force on Illegal Gambling. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:49:28 GMT)
Attorney General protesting parole for convicted killers
Attorney General Troy King wants to keep three convicted killers from being released from prison. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:04:09 GMT)
Boulder attorney unites Haitian orphans with U.S. parents
Hundreds of Haitian orphans who were in the process of being adopted by Americans have been evacuated out of the earthquake-devastated nation and united with their new families, thanks, in large part, to a Boulder attorney. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:12:50 GMT)
Former STC attorney disbarred for thefts
A former St. Charles attorney was disbarred after her felony conviction for bilking her firm out of thousands. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:43:41 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. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:50:28 GMT)
Bartow Lawyer Jackson Flyte Dies
By SUZIE SCHOTTELKOTTE THE LEDGER BARTOW | Friday's untimely death of 47-year-old Bartow lawyer Jackson Flyte leaves a vacancy in the state's Regional Counsel office in Bartow, and state officials are beginning the process to fill that position. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:08:14 GMT)
HMP&L taps Redding as attorney
Henderson Municipal Power and Light has gained an attorney but lost a board member. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:15:14 GMT)
Strangulation Charge Against Former Bush Lawyer Shows New Trend in Domestic Violence Cases
Last week, John Michael Farren, a former White House lawyer, stood in a Connecticut courtroom and pleaded not guilty to a series of charges related to an alleged attack on his wife. Among them: attempted murder, first-degree assault and first-degree strangulation. There is nothing novel about the first two. But the strangulation charge is a relatively new one in Connecticut and across the ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:16:20 GMT)
School lawyer faces count
Schenectady district's lawyer charged with unlicensed operation (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:20:28 GMT)
Pittsburgh-based attorney Baldwin joins PSU as counsel
She has two degrees from Penn State University and has served on its board of trustees since 1995. So Pittsburgh-based attorney Cynthia Baldwin, also a former justice on the state Supreme Court, said she felt extremely confident navigating legal issues for the school. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:30:26 GMT)
Award-winning Vietnam writer to be tried: lawyer
An award-winning Vietnamese writer is to be tried on Friday for "propaganda against the state", her lawyer said, in the latest case of a crackdown on democracy activists in the communist nation. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:32:48 GMT)
Judge admits some evidence, throws some out in case against impostor attorney
U.S. District Judge Christine Arguello issued several rulings Monday about the evidence prosecutors can use against impostor attorney Howard Kieffer at his March 1 trial. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:28:38 GMT)
Brown's tenure as attorney general: Play it safe
Jerry Brown has spent his three years as California's attorney general as he has his five decades in politics: being a predictably unpredictable office holder and perennial candidate. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:56:53 GMT)
Brown's tenure as attorney general: Play it safe
Jerry Brown has spent his three years as California's attorney general as he has his five decades in politics: being a predictably unpredictable office holder and perennial candidate. As California's top prosecutor, the lifelong Democrat with distinguished... California - Jerry Brown - Democratic - Attorney general - United States (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:15:17 GMT)
Lawyer improperly contacted Flight 3407 families
Federal officials in Buffalo, New York, say a Detroit lawyer has paid $5,000 for being too quick to contact families of passengers killed in last February's crash of Flight 3407 near Buffalo. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:37:02 GMT)
Candidate ends bid for attorney general battle
By JIM PROVANCE BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF COLUMBUS - The Republican ticket's game of political musical chairs appeared to reach its conclusion Monday with the announcement that one of its two candidates for attorney general will bow out and run for state auditor. Delaware County Prosecutor Dave Yost, who'd planned to battle former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine for his party's nomination for attorney ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:33:10 GMT)
Foreign Office lawyer says Iraq war was illegal
The most senior Foreign Office lawyer at the time of the invasion of Iraq said today that he had thought the war was illegal. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:43:19 GMT)
Foreign Office lawyer: Iraq invasion was illegal
The invasion of Iraq had no 'legal basis in international' law, a senior government lawyer said today. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:25:43 GMT)
What To Look For In Searching For The Right Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
We all know that there are lots of Miami personal injury lawyer that are out there. But not all of these lawyers can provide you the right assistance that you need. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:37:59 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. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:49:35 GMT)
Wired lawyer has colleagues abuzz
Law school professors, prosecutors and defense attorneys weigh in on the ethics of the government using a lawyer as a snitch. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:02:30 GMT)
Iraq war was illegal, top government lawyer tells Chilcot inquiry
The invasion of Iraq was illegal, a senior government lawyer told the Chilcot inquiry into the war today. Sir Michael Wood, legal adviser to the Foreign Office in the run-up to the invasion, said he "considered that the use of force against Iraq in 2003 was contrary to international law". (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:11:04 GMT)
BPW suit will seek files from ex-attorney
Grand Traverse County will file a lawsuit in an effort to collect more than 30 years of files held by its former Board of Public Works attorney. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:24:53 GMT)
Immigration attorney gets 8-month prison sentence
NORFOLK, Va. -- An Illinois immigration attorney is going to spend eight months in federal prison for participating in an immigration fraud ring. Beth Ann Broyles, 40, of Evanston , also must spend a year confined to her home once she's released. U.S. District Judge Mark Davis sentenced her Monday. Broyles pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge last September for helping Virginia Beach resident ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:36:42 GMT)
Lawyer lays down rules over Miller trial review
THE former lawyer probing the collapse of the Vance Miller fraud trial has emphasised his independence and authority in dealing with the case. Oldham Council has appointed Stewart Dobson to conduct a review into the bungled trading standards prosecution of the kitchens boss. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:46:20 GMT)
Immigration attorney gets 8-month prison sentence
NORFOLK, Va. -- An Illinois immigration attorney is going to spend eight months in federal prison for participating in an immigration fraud ring. Beth Ann Broyles, 40, of Evanston , also must spend a year confined to her home once she's released. U.S. District Judge Mark Davis sentenced her Monday. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:00:06 GMT)
Lawyer pays fine over Flight 3407
A Detroit lawyer has paid $5,000 to settle a civil complaint filed against him after he illegally contacted a family victimized by the crash of Colgan Air's Continental Connection Flight 3407 last year. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:07:28 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney Andrea Lyon says media should back off
An attorney for Casey Anthony said on the Today Show this morning that the media needs to "take a different look at itself." (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:16:45 GMT)
APNewsBreak: Easton attorney mulls Conn. AG run
John Pavia, a Republican from Easton and a former prosecutor, filed paperwork Tuesday to explore a run for attorney general in Connecticut. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:53:16 GMT)
Attorney in Immigration Fraud Ring Gets 8-Month Sentence
An Illinois immigration attorney is going to spend eight months in federal prison for participating in an immigration fraud ring. Forty-year-old Beth Ann Broyles also must spend a year confined to her home once she's released. U.S. District Judge Mark Davis sentenced the Evanston, Ill., resident Monday. (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:45:20 GMT)
Microsoft's Top Lawyer Urges New EU Laws for Cloud Computing
The European Union should update its laws to better suit cloud computing, Microsoft's top lawyer urged in Brussels Tuesday.Laws covering data protection and data retention go back to the mid-1990s and need to be revised to take into account the massive and constant flow of data between users' computers and multiple cloud servers that can be located anywhere in the world, Microsoft head legal ... (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:20:12 GMT)
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