Attorney News Feb 2010
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Henry F. Miller, lawyer, community leader
Henry F. Miller, 71, of Society Hill, a lawyer and community activist, died Thursday at home of an apparent heart attack or stroke. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:02:00 GMT)
Attorney General Race
As many politicians focus on the upcoming Governor's Race here in New York, the most active campaign in the state is actually for Attorney General. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:19:10 GMT)
Defense questions entry of new lawyer
THE defense in the criminal complaint against SPO1 Adonis Dumpit questioned the entry of appearance of a lawyer whom the prosecution reportedly hired to act as private prosecutor to speed up the case. read more (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:32:55 GMT)
City attorney interprets Open Meetings Act claim
Algonac city attorney George Joachim told city officials he believes they did not violate the Michigan Open Meetings Act in denying a closed session to former City Manager Patrick Burelle at a session earlier this month. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:08:31 GMT)
Judge threatens lawyer in BP blast cases
TEXAS CITY A lawyer representing plaintiffs in the 2005 BP refinery explosions case could face contempt charges if he doesn't produce financial records. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:53:31 GMT)
Lawyers question Va. attorney general's role in private case
In just his second week in office, Ken Cuccinelli II, Virginia's attorney general, returned for a day to his private practice in Fairfax County to try a case in juvenile and domestic relations court. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:29:34 GMT)
Sydney lawyer asked to help with photo exhibit by Castro's son
SYDNEY — A local lawyer with connections in Cuba has been asked by an agent for one of Fidel Castro’s sons to help provide exposure for a proposed Canadian tour with Alex Castro and his photographs. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:08:02 GMT)
Georgia attorney general says he'll fulfill promise in governor race
ATLANTA - Georgia voters never promoted an attorney general to the post of governor in the 20th century, and the last one that tried it failed to get his party's nomination. Thurbert Baker aims to change the trend in the new century. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:15:44 GMT)
Carterville stormwater issue referred to attorney general for enforcement action
CARTERVILLE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the Clean Water Commission have referred the city of Carterville to the Missouri Attorney General’s Office to pursue legal action for alleged violations of Missouri’s Clean Water Law and Regulations. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 05:25:05 GMT)
Rowlett council removes city attorney as city prosecutor overseer
The Rowlett City Council removed city attorney David Berman from his role as supervisor over city prosecutor Pamela Harrell Liston with a 5-2 vote at Tuesday’s council meeting. Mayor John Harper and Councilman Patrick Jackson cast the dissenting votes. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:52:48 GMT)
Judge threatens lawyer in BP blast cases
TEXAS CITY A lawyer representing plaintiffs in the 2005 BP refinery explosions case could face contempt charges if he doesn't produce financial records. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:53:43 GMT)
Kane state's attorney's office sets up hotline for election complaints
Kane County voters who observe or experience voting problems or irregularities during Tuesday's primary election should call the Kane County state's attorney's office to report the problems.The election complaint line will be available from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.Anyone who experiences or witnesses any possible illegal election activity, such as electioneering, illegally placed campaign signs ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:02:04 GMT)
Attorney General Asked to Look Into Calls To School Board Members
The Nebraska Attorney General's Office has been asked to look into allegations the Beatrice Public Schools board violated the state's open-meetings law. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:43:02 GMT)
Portland Office of the City Attorney Selects Legal Hold Pro to Manage High Volume of Litigation Holds Across Multiple ...
PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - 02/01/10) - Zapproved Inc., a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider with a platform that adds accountability to business communications, announced today that the Office of the City Attorney in Portland has chosen Legal Hold Pro to manage litigation hold notification and compliance tracking for the City Government. As a SaaS-based tool, the City Attorney's Office is ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:04:00 GMT)
Hiring the Appropriate Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
Every victim wants to et the right compensation. And you can only achieve this, if you have the right lawyer that will defend you. If you fall as a victim of a personal injury, you usually think of the best way on how to win the case. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:08:23 GMT)
Portland Office of the City Attorney Selects Legal Hold Pro to Manage High Volume of Litigation Holds Across Multiple ...
PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - February 1, 2010) - Zapproved Inc., a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider with a platform that adds accountability to business communications, announced today that the Office of the City Attorney in Portland has chosen Legal Hold Pro to manage litigation hold notification and compliance tracking for the City Government. As a SaaS-based tool, the City Attorney's ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:08:56 GMT)
Attorney: Man’s Mafia link hurts Baggett
Attorney John Wesley Hall filed a motion with a federal judge asking for an accused Cabot man linked to the Mafia to have a separate trial from two North Little Rock men. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:15:14 GMT)
City attorney interprets Open Meetings Act claim
Algonac city attorney George Joachim told city officials he believes they did not violate the Michigan Open Meetings Act in denying a closed session to former City Manager Patrick Burelle at a session earlier this month. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:23:31 GMT)
School Board attorney to join John Morgan firm
It appears that outgoing school board attorney Frank Kruppenbacher has already landed his next gig –Â att John Morgan ’s high-profile firm of Morgan and Morgan. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:45:54 GMT)
Attorney: Rip Torn Heading to Rehab After Arrest
Attorney: Rip Torn heading to alcohol rehab after charge of breaking into Conn. bank with gun Rip Torn - Connecticut - Men in Black - United States - Financial Services (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:37:58 GMT)
Tyler's lawyer fights replacement plans
BOSTON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- Steven Tyler's lawyer has sent a letter to his U.S. band Aerosmith warning the musicians not to replace Tyler while he is in rehab, Billboard.com reported. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:23:21 GMT)
GOP gubernatorial wannabe Rep. Rick Lazio rips into Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
GOP gubernatorial wannabe Rick Lazio ripped into Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Monday, saying "you can't lead from a foxhole.". (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:17:00 GMT)
Schwieman's lawyer will ask judge to throw out Feb. 23 recall ballot
FLUSHING TOWNSHIP, Michigan — A lawyer for Flushing Township Supervisor Don Schwieman will ask a judge on Tuesday to take the recall attempt off the ballot. The hearing will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in front of the Hon. Richard... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:38:44 GMT)
Police 'dragged in' Toronto 18 defendant: lawyer
A man found guilty of terrorism offences was "dragged in" to the Toronto 18 bomb plot by a former friend seeking revenge, court heard Monday, though the man's lawyer said he didn't have any "concrete" evidence to that end. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:24:33 GMT)
Lawyer asks assessment panel to assign negative net worth to Statler Towers
The Statler Towers is a "dead building" that has a negative market value, a lawyer told Buffalo's assessment review panel at a hearing today in City Hall. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:26:40 GMT)
Toronto 18 member entrapped by police, dragged in to terror plot: lawyer
A man found guilty of terrorism offences was "dragged in" to the Toronto 18 bomb plot by a former friend seeking revenge through his work as a police agent, court heard Monday, though the man's lawyer said he didn't have any "concrete" evidence to that end. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:14:23 GMT)
Toronto 18 member entrapped by police: lawyer
The lawyer for a man found guilty of terrorism offences says his client was entrapped by a police agent and "dragged in" to the Toronto 18 plot. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:55:24 GMT)
Chattanooga: Lawyer: Not ready for setting trial date in Signal shooting
The lawyer representing a woman charged with trying to shoot and kill her ex-husband last summer as he worked in his Signal Mountain chiropractic clinic said they are not yet ready to set a trial date. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:58:45 GMT)
Attorney General Recognizes Commencement of Black History Month
Attorney General Bill McCollum issued the following statement on the commencement of Black History Month. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:09:04 GMT)
Attorney general unveils public-corruption hotline
Complaints will be funneled to a statewide grand jury tasked with rooting out public corruption If you've got corruption tips or leads, Florida's attorney general wants to hear from you. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:35:57 GMT)
BURR & FORMAN ATTORNEY RICARDO A. WOODS SELECTED FOR MOBILE BAY MONTHLY TOP 40 UNDER 40
MOBILE, Alabama, February 1, 2010 - Ricardo A. Woods, an attorney in the Mobile office of the law firm of Burr & Forman LLP, was selected for Mobile Bay Monthly magazine's first annual Top 40 Under 40 awards, a program to recognize 40 of the top individuals younger than age 40 who demonstrate leadership, professional excellence and a commitment to the Bay area community. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:39:42 GMT)
PSC Attorney Withdraws from Coal Plant Hearing
A Mississippi Public Service Commission attorney gathering information for a second-phase hearing on the workability of a proposed $2.4 billion coal plant in Kemper County withdrew her participation from the issue this morning. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:10:02 GMT)
Water Line Break Damages Jefferson County District Attorney Files
A water line break at the Jefferson County Courthouse damaged important files in the district attorney's office, officials said. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:34:48 GMT)
Attorney: Judge Disqualifies Himself From Del Oro Hoops Case
An attorney for Del Oro High School student Remi Barry, who's embroiled in a case since the California Interscholastic Federation ruled that he can't play for the basketball team, says the judge assigned to the case has disqualified himself from ruling in it. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:40:24 GMT)
Defense Attorney Doesnt Think Indictment Imminent For Former Washington County DA
Defense Attorney Pat Thomassey told Channel 11 News reporter Alan Jennings that he doesnt believe an indictment against a former Washington County District Attorney is imminent. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:37:44 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Steps Down From O'Keefe Case
James O'Keefe, accused of trying to tamper with the phones of Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu, was "framed" by the media and the U.S. attorney's office, Andrew Breitbart told Fox News. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:06:52 GMT)
SEC Sues Lawyer Over Opinion Letters In Penny Stock Offerings
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission sued a New York lawyer on Monday for allegedly writing bogus opinion letters to help stock promoters improperly procure unrestricted stock certificates in three unregistered "penny" stock offerings. (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:03:31 GMT)
Attorney: Rip Torn heading to rehab after arrest; Heather Mills glues leg on for U.K. skating show; Matthew Fox is ...
Attorney: Rip Torn heading to rehab after arrest; Heather Mills glues leg on for U.K. skating show; Matthew Fox is 'thrilled' 'Lost' is over (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:17:02 GMT)
'Rapid refund' loans inspire warning from state attorney general
Loans can cost consumers hundreds in fees and interest and make only a few days' difference in when the taxpayer would see the funds. With tax time around the corner, the California attorney general's office is warning of the dangers of taking out high-cost, tax-refund anticipation loans, sometimes presented as "rapid refunds," that can cost consumers hundreds of dollars in fees and come with ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:25:52 GMT)
American Lawyer's Lateral Report Shows Great Recession Led to 11 Percent Spike in Am Law 200 Lateral Partner Moves in ...
NEW YORK (February 1, 2010) – Despite a dismal year in the legal industry on many fronts, the annual Lateral Report in the February issue of The American Lawyer reveals that lateral partner moves in the Am Law 200 reached record heights in 2009. In the 12 months ending September 30, 2009, 2,775 partners left or joined the biggest firms in the country—a 10.6 percent increase in mobility over the ... (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:38:15 GMT)
SEC Sues Lawyer Over Opinion Letters In Penny Stock Offerings
SEC Sues Lawyer Over Opinion Letters In Penny Stock Offerings (Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:47:52 GMT)
Utah County Attorney's Office disqualified in rape case
PROVO -- A 4th District Judge has ordered the Utah County Attorney's Office disqualified in a decades-old rape case that has returned to court on appeal. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:08:51 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten recuses himself from Landrieu phone tampering case
Chris Granger/The Times-Picayune archive Assistant U.S. attorney Jan Mann will prosecute the case. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:02:24 GMT)
CHARLES SALE: John Terry lawyer now in Wayne Bridge's team
The celebrity lawyer who was part of the specialist off-field team that kept wayward England captain John Terry in check over a number of years is now working for the Wayne Bridge camp. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:09:59 GMT)
SEC Sues Lawyer Over Opinion Letters In Penny Stock Offerings
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission sued a New York lawyer on Monday for allegedly writing bogus opinion letters to help stock promoters improperly procure unrestrict... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:55:02 GMT)
Utah County Attorney's Office disqualified in rape case
Provo » A 4th District judge said Monday he will disqualify the Utah County Attorney's Office from handling the retrial of a defendant accused of a 1988 rape. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:59:06 GMT)
Miami Personal Injury Lawyer - How To Know Who To Hire
These days, having your own Miami personal injury lawyer is a great way to protect you from common-day legal repercussion. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:16:22 GMT)
La. attorney general: Shops can sell 'Who Dat' shirts
Louisiana's attorney general said Monday that local T-shirt makers don't need the National Football League's permission to sell shirts with the phrase 'Who Dat,' as long as they don't make other references to the New Orleans Saints or NFL. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:24:16 GMT)
NFL, Louisiana attorney general settle 'Who Dat' misunderstanding
Louisiana's attorney general said Monday that shops can sell T-shirts with the phrase "Who Dat" and the fleur-de-lis symbol if they don't make other references to the New Orleans Saints or the National Football League. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:30:48 GMT)
Attorney general unveils public-corruption hotline
Complaints will be funneled to a statewide grand jury tasked with rooting out public corruption If you've got corruption tips or leads, Florida's attorney general wants to hear from you. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:42:21 GMT)
U.S. attorney leaves Landrieu phone caper case
The top federal prosecutor for New Orleans has removed himself from the case of four conservative activists arrested last week while trying to capture hidden camera footage in a senator's office. New Orleans - Mary Landrieu - United States Attorney - Hidden camera - United States (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:25:40 GMT)
Attorney Says Prosecutors Engaged in Vendetta to Ruin Him
Attorney J. Mark Shelnutt -- acquitted of money-laundering and drug conspiracy charges based on his acceptance of legal fees prosecutors claimed were derived from the illegal drug sales of his clients -- tells the Fulton County Daily Report he is still baffled by the tactics federal prosecutors used in an effort to send him to prison. Foremost among those tactics: their willingness to offer key ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:31:40 GMT)
Former lawyer of Chelsea captain Terry now in Bridge camp
A celebrity lawyer who worked closely with Chelsea captain John Terry has switched camps. The Daily Mail says the celebrity lawyer who was part of the specialist off-field team that kept wayward England captain Terry in check over a number of years is now working for the Wayne Bridge camp. Angus McBride is a partner of London law firm Kingsley Napley representing Manchester City 's Bridge in the ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:37:35 GMT)
Attorney general unveils public-corruption hotline
Complaints will be funneled to a statewide grand jury tasked with rooting out public corruption If you've got corruption tips or leads, Florida's attorney general wants to hear from you. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:24:23 GMT)
Schuette leads attorney race
In the race for state attorney general, Republican Bill Schuette, a former appellate judge and congressman, is in the best financial shape, with $217,128 cash on hand as of Dec. 31. Meanwhile, in the race for secretary of state, Democrat Jocelyn Benson, a Wayne State University law professor, was in the best position of all candidates, with $207,306 as of Dec. 31. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:58:19 GMT)
Fostoria lawyer fined $5,000 for spy camera
TIFFIN — A Fostoria lawyer who had a pinhole camera in the restroom at his office was placed on community control for four years yesterday and ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. Sitting in Seneca County Common Pleas Court, visiting Judge Russell Wiseman of Crawford County also ordered Donald Guernsey, 57, to undergo a psychological evaluation and any ordered treatment. Guernsey, who was convicted on ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:38:16 GMT)
Local Lawyer Provides Free Immigration Help to Haitians
A local lawyer has his sights set on bringing relief to Haitian immigrants for free. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:58:11 GMT)
Attorney General, AARP ElderWatch urges Coloradans to beware of fraudsters posing as Census workers
Special to the Tribune Colorado Attorney General John Suthers and AARP ElderWatch urged Coloradans today to beware of scam artists using the 2010 Census as a means to steal their personal information, commit identity theft or commit other crimes. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:56:08 GMT)
The Attorney and all that media savvy
ATTORNEY-General Michael Atkinson makes the point almost ad nauseam to everyone in the media, apparently even to his staff when he corrects their media releases, that he used to be a cadet journalist at The Advertiser. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:30:00 GMT)
Attorney convicted of drunk driving
FREMONT -- A city attorney in danger of losing his law license was found guilty of drunken driving Monday, an official said. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:34:15 GMT)
Lawyer: BP case attorney owes $50,000 to hotel
GALVESTON An attorney who earned eight-figure settlements for clients in the 2005 BP explosions owes the San Luis resort $50,000. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:38:21 GMT)
Lawyer: Kim Rothstein will go after pre-Ponzi assets
Kim Rothstein, wife of Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein, will seek half of whatever assets they owned before the illegal investment scam began, her lawyer Scott Saidel said. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:55:39 GMT)
AIG names ex-Lehman lawyer as general counsel
American International Group Inc , which was bailed out with a $182.3 billion U.S. aid package, named a former top Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc lawyer as general counsel on Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:13:43 GMT)
Over $109M Recovered By U.S. Attorney's Office In 2009
United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced Tuesday that the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California (EDCA) recovered a total of $109,365,779 in calendar year 2009 through various civil and criminal proceedings. The figure reflects funds actually received during the year, and does not include additional amounts awarded in judgments yet to be collected. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:39:13 GMT)
Boston Lawyer Sues Police, City Over His Arrest for Recording an Arrest
Massachusetts lawyer Simon Glik is suing three Boston police officers and the city in federal court for arresting him after he used his cell phone to record police allegedly using force during an arrest in October 2007. The ACLU of Massachusetts and attorney Howard Friedman filed Glik v. Cunniffe on Monday. Glik seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages. "We hope the lawsuit will have ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:00:40 GMT)
AIG names former Lehman counsel as its top lawyer
Embattled insurance company American International Group Inc. on Tuesday named the former top lawyer for Lehman Brothers as its general counsel. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:03:34 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor in Los Angeles ahead of district attorney decision
LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's doctor is in Los Angeles, anticipating a decision by the district attorney's office on whether to charge him in the singer's death. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:07:40 GMT)
AIG hires former top lawyer from Lehman Brothers
American International Group hires the former top lawyer at Lehman Brothers as the insurance giant tries to attract executives who can help it repay the U.S. government. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:16:02 GMT)
US Attorney's Office to announce arrest of Spartanburg County official
Published: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:18 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 2:18 p.m. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will announce at 3 p.m. today the “significant arrest” of a Spartanburg County official, according to a written statement. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:34:21 GMT)
AIG names former Lehman counsel as its top lawyer
Embattled insurance company American International Group Inc. on Tuesday named the former top lawyer for Lehman Brothers as its general counsel. Thomas A. Russo also was named its executive vice president for legal, compliance, regulatory affairs and... American International Group - Lehman Brothers - Thomas Russo - Vice president - Business (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:44:59 GMT)
Danny Stuck, Gloucester's former county attorney, appointed to Board of Equalization
Former County Attorney Danny Stuck is among five people recently appointed by a judge to the Gloucester Board of Equalization. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:52:46 GMT)
AIG names former Lehman counsel as its top lawyer
Embattled insurance company American International Group Inc. on Tuesday named the former top lawyer for Lehman Brothers as its general counsel. Thomas Russo also was named its executive vice president for legal, compliance, regulatory affairs and government affairs. He replaces Anastasia Kelly, who left AIG in December after her salary was cut. Mr. Russo was Lehman's chief legal officer and a ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:54:06 GMT)
U.S. Attorney hires new fraud prosecutors
The U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia, which includes Richmond, is beefing up its public corruption and financial crime efforts. Neil H. MacBride, the U. S. Attorney, said in a prepared statement today that he has created a new deputy chief position for the fraud unit within the Alexandria Division and a new public integrity coordinator position for the entire district ... (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:19:22 GMT)
U.S. attorney names fraud, corruption prosecutors
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia has appointed assistants to lead his anti-fraud and public corruption efforts. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:33:21 GMT)
Lawyer: No laws against cat tail docking
WILKES-BARRE, Pa., Feb. 2 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a Pennsylvania woman accused of animal cruelty says there are no laws stating "you can't pierce or dock a cat's tail." (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:39:01 GMT)
Lawyer: BP case attorney owes $50,000 to hotel
GALVESTON An attorney who earned eight-figure settlements for clients in the 2005 BP explosions owes the San Luis resort $50,000. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:39:32 GMT)
Atlanta Immigration Attorney Karen Weinstock: New USCIS Memorandum Against Employment Law
Atlanta Immigration Attorney Karen Weinstock of Siskind Susser Immigration Lawyers, author and editor of the H-1B Visa Book, criticized a recently issued memorandum by USCIS (U.S. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:09:21 GMT)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo asks children's social networking sites to screen for sex offenders
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo visited Liverpool High School this afternoon to announce that he has sent letters to several social networking Web sites that cater to children asking them to screen their user lists for sex offenders. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:21:43 GMT)
Michael Jackson doctor not due to surrender: lawyer
Michael Jackson's doctor is in Los Angeles for meetings with his lawyers but has not been asked to surrender to authorities or appear in court in connection with the pop singer's death, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:33:02 GMT)
Judge Admonished After Attorney Paid With Coupons
Disciplinary Agency Admonishes Retired Calif. Judge For Ordering Attorney Paid With Coupons (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 21:55:21 GMT)
A.I.G. Taps Lehman Alumnus for Its Top Lawyer
The American International Group, which was saved from collapse by a $180 billion government bailout, said Tuesday that it had named a former top lawyer from Lehman Brothers as its general counsel. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:00:58 GMT)
Judge admonished for paying attorney with coupons
A state judicial commission has admonished a retired Los Angeles Superior Court judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:58:42 GMT)
Retired L.A. County judge disciplined after ordering gift card payment to lawyer
A retired Los Angeles County judge who ordered that a lawyer be paid in $10 gift cards from a women’s fashion store as part of a legal settlement was censured Tuesday and barred from presiding over future court cases. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:10:34 GMT)
Judge admonished for paying attorney with coupons
A state judicial commission has admonished a retired Los Angeles Superior Court judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. The lawsuit had accused Windsor Fashions Inc. of invading... Class action - Lawsuit - Superior Courts of California - Law - United States (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:15:19 GMT)
Judge admonished after attorney paid with coupons
A California judicial commission has admonished a retired judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. The lawsuit accused Windsor Fashions Inc. of invading customers' privacy by requesting... Class action - Lawsuit - Law - California - Legal Information (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:15:40 GMT)
Judge admonished after attorney paid with coupons
A California judicial commission has admonished a retired judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:27:24 GMT)
Judge admonished after attorney paid with coupons
A California judicial commission has admonished a retired judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. Class action - California - Law - Legal Information - Litigation (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:28:26 GMT)
Judge admonished after attorney paid with coupons
A California judicial commission has admonished a retired judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. The lawsuit accused Windsor Fashions Inc. of invading customers' privacy by requesting personal information during credit card transactions. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:16:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender
Dr. Conrad Murray expects to surrender to Los Angeles authorities this week on charges relating to the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 02:40:24 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor is prepared to surrender to authorities, lawyer says
An attorney for Dr. Conrad Murray said his client was ready to turn himself in if charges against him are filed in the singer's death. Murray admits giving the pop star propofol before he died. A lawyer for Michael Jackson's personal physician said Tuesday that the Houston-based doctor is in Los Angeles and prepared to surrender if authorities file charges against him in the pop star's death. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:33:53 GMT)
Austin attorney jailed after making lewd gesture to judge
KEYE TV met for a one-on-one interview with an Austin lawyer who's turning himself into jail Tuesday night. Back in March of 2008, Attorney Adam Reposa was arrested for making a lewd gesture while standing before a Travis County Judge. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:41:01 GMT)
Ex-attorney who worked for SEC in Fort Worth convicted of fraud
The former SEC attorney had not worked at the Fort Worth office in at least 10 years, an official says. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:31 GMT)
Pa. High Court Justices Can't Agree on Attorney-Client Privilege Dispute
As the U.S. Supreme Court collects briefs from parties interested in the work-product doctrine debate in Textron v. United States, Pennsylvania's high court couldn't come to an agreement on a similar issue involving attorney-client privilege. The court has issued a per curiam order in the long-running case of Nationwide v. Fleming, upholding a Superior Court ruling that attorney-client privilege ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:01:00 GMT)
Former Lehman Brothers Top Lawyer Takes GC Slot at AIG
Thomas Russo of Patton Boggs, formerly the top in-house lawyer for Lehman Brothers, is the new general counsel for American International Group. He said friends told him that he was crazy to consider the job in the wake of Lehman's bankruptcy. But Russo said he was attracted by the challenge. "It's an opportunity that sort of transcends who you are as an individual, and it's exciting to be back ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:01:20 GMT)
Drug charges against defense attorney dropped
Charges were dropped Monday against a defense attorney accused of trying to smuggle drugs to a jail inmate believed to be affiliated with the Mexican Mafia prison gang. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:20:17 GMT)
Ridgewood lawyer pleads not guilty in insider trading case
NEW YORK — A Ridgewood lawyer charged in a $53 million insider-trading case pleaded not guilty Tuesday, along with six others charged in the case. Arthur Cutillo, 33, a former employee of the New York law firm Ropes & Gray, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:59:55 GMT)
Attorney who was on team that proposed new Baltimore arena to be Rawlings-Blake's chief of staff
Dagenais serves on boards of Live Baltimore, Park Heights Renaissance An attorney who had been part of a development team that proposed plans for a new Baltimore arena has been named the chief of staff for incoming mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:01:59 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson Doctor Ready to Surrender
Michael Jackson's physician has been strategizing with his team of defense attorneys and is ready to surrender to authorities if prosecutors file charges, the doctor's attorney said. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:47:31 GMT)
CRIME SCENES Attorney sees double standard in hotel-beating indictment of two
Last week, the Baltimore state's attorney's office declined to prosecute a Johns Hopkins University student from New Jersey who investigators concluded "feared for his safety" when he used a samurai sword to kill an unarmed intruder. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:58:37 GMT)
Video: Jackson Attorney: Dr. Murray a Murderer
Jackson family attorney Brian Oxman spoke with Maggie Rodriguez about the expected arrest of Michael Jackson's doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:59:30 GMT)
La. attorney general says Who Dat spat with NFL resolved
By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press Writer Louisiana's attorney general says local T-shirt makers don't need the National Football League's permission to sell shirts with the phrase "Who Dat," as long as they don't make other references to the New Orleans Saints or NFL. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:22:10 GMT)
Wheatley lawyer's trial
A Sydney lawyer hid money in overseas bank accounts so his client, Glenn Wheatley, could avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax, a court has heard. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:24:27 GMT)
Judge admonished after attorney paid with coupons
(AP:SAN FRANCISCO) A California judicial commission has admonished a retired judge for ordering that an attorney who settled a class-action lawsuit be paid in $10 coupons for women's apparel. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:27:07 GMT)
Uganda journalist charged over gov't attack: lawyer
A Ugandan journalist was arrested and charged with libel on Wednesday for comparing the country's government to that of the Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos, his lawyer said. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:27:22 GMT)
Attorney for Jackson family says Dr. Murray should face higher charges
The family attorney of Michael Jackson says an involuntary manslaughter charge against the pop singer's personal physician would be insufficient. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:34:56 GMT)
WATCH: Lawyer: Baptists to Be Freed
American missionaries detained in Haiti could soon be released. Haiti - Lawyer - United States - Caribbean - Port-au-Prince (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:38:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Man Didn't Know Hit Would Rupture Aorta
The lawyer for a Topsfield man accused of causing his mother's death after a struggle in their home wants a judge to dismiss a manslaughter charge against his client. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:08:17 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor is prepared to surrender to authorities, lawyer says
An attorney for Dr. Conrad Murray said his client was ready to turn himself in if charges against him are filed in the singer's death. Murray admits giving the pop star propofol before he died. A lawyer for Michael Jackson's personal physician said Tuesday that the Houston-based doctor is in Los Angeles and prepared to surrender if authorities file charges against him in the pop star's death. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:00:12 GMT)
'Credible' leads on missing Quebec girl: lawyer
Lawyer Guy Bertrand said he has received credible information regarding Cédrika Provencher, a girl from Trois-Rivières, Que., who has been missing since July 2007. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:25:57 GMT)
Ampatuan lawyer attempts to discredit Mangudadatu
MANILA -- A lawyer of the Ampatuans attempted Wednesday to discredit a witness in the Maguindanao massacre by inquiring about his alleged pending criminal cases before a local court in Mindanao. read more (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:28:36 GMT)
Attorney General Richard Cordray reinterpreting Ohio's deceptive sales laws
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is reinterpreting the state's deceptive sales practices law. That way, he can not only go after scam artists who have victimized individuals, but also go after scam artists who have victimized small businesses. Cordray has opened up his consumer protection website and toll-free hotline to businesses that have been scammed. A pilot project that began last ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:34:46 GMT)
Attorney Disciplined for Having Two Wives
A local attorney has lost his license to practice for the next year after a ruling from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Dennis DiMartino was sanctioned after it was determined he lied on a marriage license application in North Carolina saying he was not married. He then entered into a bigamous marriage in that state before a divorce from his first wife, from Ohio, had been finalized. The Justices ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:59:48 GMT)
Attorney general: He made decision to charge terror suspect
UPDATED 4:13 PM - WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder said today he made the decision to charge the Christmas Day terror suspect in civilian court rather than the military system, with no objection from all the other relevant departments of the government. In a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the attorney general wrote that the FBI told its partners in the intelligence ... (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:32:10 GMT)
EXCLUSIVE: Utah Attorney General demands settlement in FLDS land war
Utah's Attorney General is demanding a settlement to the ongoing legal feud over the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' land-holdings arm. In a letter obtained by Fox 13 News, Mark Shurtleff puts a 30-day deadline on any settlement negotiations. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:47:29 GMT)
Attorney General Defends Approach on Accused Bomber (Update1)
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder defended the decision to criminally prosecute a man accused of attempting to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight after Republicans said the Obama administration’s approach hurt national security. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:07:41 GMT)
Austin Attorney Wants Alt. Sentencing
Attorney Adam Reposa is back in front of judge, but this time it's for his cited contempt of court in 2008 for making an "indecent gesture" at the prosecuting attorney. Reposa turned himself into the Travis County jail on Tuesday night and appeared before a judge Wednesday morning. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:28:24 GMT)
Attorney general: He made decision to charge terror suspect
UPDATED 2:49 PM - WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder said today he made the decision to charge the Christmas Day terror suspect in civilian court rather than the military system, with no objection from all the other relevant departments of the government. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:47:02 GMT)
Kenya : Lawyer in Trouble Over Court Order
Nairobi — It is a case of hunter becoming the hunted; One week ago, lawyer Mbugua Mureithi was pushing the State to produce Jamaican Muslim preacher Abdullah al-Faisal. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:18:33 GMT)
Attorney Disciplined for Having Two Wives
A local attorney has lost his license to practice for the next year after a ruling from the Supreme Court of Ohio. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:18:56 GMT)
Attorney: Louisville Man Injured In Toyota Crash
WLKY's Eric King spoke with a local man's attorney about a crash allegedly involving a defective Toyota Camry. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:39:44 GMT)
Attorney General Defends Approach on Accused Bomber (Update3)
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder defended the decision he made to criminally prosecute a man accused of attempting to blow up a Northwest Airlines flight after Republicans said the Obama administration’s approach hurt national security. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:06:56 GMT)
Attorney: Embattled Bergen Tech super Aloia 'a committed public servant'
Robert Aloia, who has been removed as superintendent of the Bergen County Special Services District and suspended indefinitely as head of the county’s Technical District, has broken a months-long public silence in a statement from his attorney. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:08:53 GMT)
Lawyer lauds bid to find missing Quebec girl even though she remains unfound
TROIS-RIVIERES, Que. - Lawyer Guy Bertrand insists his attempts to find a Quebec girl missing since July 2007 have been fruitful - even though Cedrika Provencher still hasn't been found. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:13:00 GMT)
NY fire suspect attorney says he acted heroically
The attorney representing a 27-year-old man charged with setting a fire that killed five people in New York City says he acted heroically during the blaze by helping a 2-year-old boy escape. (Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:29:46 GMT)
Killer driver suffering - lawyer
UPDATE 3.10pm: A KILLER driver whose mum was murdered by his victim's father as revenge has been punished enough, his lawyer says. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:06:01 GMT)
DA from Clovis to run for attorney general
District Attorney Matt Chandler says he'll seek the Republican nomination for state attorney general. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:28:13 GMT)
Wheatley dobbed in lawyer to avoid jail over fraud, court told
Music industry identity Glenn Wheatley told lies about a $650,000 tax fraud and offered up his lawyer to investigators to avoid jail, a jury has heard. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:47:45 GMT)
Attorney General Angry Over AIG Bonuses
Connecticut's attorney general and two state lawmakers on Wednesday stepped into the latest furor over bonuses for employees of AIG, the giant insurer saved from extinction by an epic taxpayer bailout. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:59:03 GMT)
'Liar' Wheatley can't be trusted: lawyer
Music money man lied about $650,000 tax fraud and dobbed in lawyer to avoid jail, jury hears. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:22:51 GMT)
Lawyer says Lacson not yet a fugitive
MANILA, Philippines - Don't call Sen. Panfilo Lacson a fugitive yet, his lawyer said Thursday, clarifying the government's claim that his escape abroad is an indication of guilt. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:23:26 GMT)
Attorney shot to death outside Pickens office
PICKENS - An attorney was shot to death Wednesday outside his law office. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:32:47 GMT)
Wheatley dobbed in lawyer, court told
MUSIC industry identity Glenn Wheatley told lies about a $650,000 tax fraud and offered up his lawyer to investigators to avoid jail, a jury heard. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:37:13 GMT)
New Report Says District Attorney Chad Taylor's Office Is Making Progress
A new report says that District Attorney Chad Taylor's office is making progress. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:40:26 GMT)
Attorney: JSO Arrests Could Impact Other Cases
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A First Coast attorney and the Innocence Project of Florida said the arrests of a sergeant and a police officer could have implications in other cases the pair handled. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:52:45 GMT)
In face of foreclosure, attorney vows he's not going anywhere
BRADENTON — Prominent local attorney, child advocate and philanthropist Edwin “Eddie” Mulock has survived a heart transplant and a kidney/liver transplant. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:56:40 GMT)
Vilar Ignores Lawyer, Seeks Sentence to Transform Health Care
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Alberto Vilar , the Amerindo Investment Advisors Inc. partner convicted of stealing from investors, ignored his lawyer and sent a 45-page letter asking a federal judge to sentence him to help transform health care in the U.S. instead of 22 years in prison. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:27:13 GMT)
Vilar Ignores Lawyer, Seeks Sentence to Transform Health Care
Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Alberto Vilar , the Amerindo Investment Advisors Inc. partner convicted of stealing from investors, ignored his lawyer and sent a 45-page letter asking a federal judge to sentence him to help transform health care in the U.S. instead of 22 years in prison. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:22:26 GMT)
Sack the attorney-general: SA opposition
South Australia's opposition has called on Premier Mike Rann to sack his attorney-general after an alleged breach of the ministerial code of conduct while debating the short-lived law to stop people commenting online on the SA election. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:19:48 GMT)
Lawyer accused of laundering drug money
Federal prosecutors say that a Massachusetts criminal lawyer and another man laundered $1.7 million in drug money over a four-year period to help defendants make bail. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:32:33 GMT)
Water Line Break, Damages Pa. District Attorney Files
A water line break at the Jefferson County Courthouse damaged important files in the district attorney's office, officials said. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:07:56 GMT)
Defense attorney challenges Alcotest usage
A few decimal points may be adding up to more time in jail for those convicted of drunken driving, a Hammonton defense attorney claims. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:22:34 GMT)
ME is whistleblower, his attorney declares
An attorney representing the state's chief medical examiner said his client was placed on leave after he tried to expose alleged criminal wrongdoing and a botched sexual harassment investigation that began ... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:53:53 GMT)
Williams Township hires Bucks attorney as its new solicitor
Jonathan Reiss replaces Brian Monahan, who was ousted by supervisors last month Jonathan J. Reiss, a practicing attorney since 1983 with experience in municipal law, was selected Tuesday as the next solicitor for Williams Township, a rural community mired in court proceedings related to the Chrin Bros. Sanitary Landfill. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:04:29 GMT)
Meyer Ministries accuses lawyer
WATERLOO — The Joyce Meyer Ministries claims that a lawyer who is trying to draw it into a wrongful-death lawsuit over the murder of an employee's family has made improper contact with workers. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 09:25:45 GMT)
China petitioned to release lawyer held for one year without charge
It's been a year since prominent Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was detained by his Government. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:20:34 GMT)
Mystery Over Disappeared Thai Lawyer Continues
Investigations over the disappearance of a Thai Muslim human rights lawyer in 2004 continue to focus on Thailand’s police force. But there has been little real progress in the case despite promises by Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva over the past year. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:28:40 GMT)
Sylvania lawyer charged in thefts from 2 clients
By ERICA BLAKE BLADE STAFF WRITER A Sylvania lawyer who has his office in Temperance and has long practiced in the Toledo area appeared in Lucas County Common Pleas Court yesterday on charges that he stole from clients. William A. Garrett, 68, who is charged with two counts of grand theft, was suspended from practicing law in November. Mr. Garrett had been licensed in Ohio since 1970. Yesterday ... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:12:32 GMT)
Attorney General Eric Holder: I made decision to charge terror suspect
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday he made the decision to charge the Christmas Day terror suspect in civilian court rather than the military system, with no objection from all the other relevant departments of the government. In a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, the attorney general wrote that the FBI told its partners in the intelligence community ... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:05:33 GMT)
China silence on missing lawyer
One year since he went missing, China refuses to comment on the whereabouts of dissident lawyer Gao Zhisheng. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:05:29 GMT)
Against the advice of his lawyer, man pleads guilty to his part in painkiller heist
LINDA RICHARDSON The Sault Star A young man who "unwittingly'' became the wheelman in a pharmacy heist pleaded guilty Wednesday to robbery — against his lawyer's advice. Mark Strain was convicted of the offence for his role in the Aug.[...] (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:29:21 GMT)
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