Attorney News Feb 2010
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Oil workers' lawyer stymied at chopper inquiry
A lawyer representing offshore oil industry workers was told his questions were out of bounds at the inquiry into offshore helicopter safety in St. John's. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:20:22 GMT)
Gao Zhisheng: One year later, China still mum on missing lawyer
A year ago today, Chinese human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng was dragged from his home by security agents, a hood over his head. Then he vanished. He has neither been seen nor heard from since. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:51:00 GMT)
The gloves are off! Gov. Paterson blasts rival Attorney General Cuomo for dodging announcement
It's so on. Gov. Paterson unleashed his harshest attack yet against Attorney General Andrew Cuomo , accusing him of "silently hiding" from tough questions by delaying an announcement of a gubernatorial run. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:59:00 GMT)
Ray 'Accepts Responsibility' but That 'Doesn't Make It a Crime,' Lawyer Says
Spiritual Leader James Ray accepts responsibility for what happened in the Sedona, Ariz., sweat lodge that led to three deaths, but that does not make it a crime his lawyer, Brad Brian, said. James Arthur Ray - Crime - Lawyer - United States - Sedona (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:23:18 GMT)
Jackson doctor negotiating surrender: lawyer
Michael Jackson's doctor is preparing to surrender to prosecutors, his lawyer said Thursday, as speculation grew that the physician will be charged with manslaughter over the pop star's death.. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:04:58 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson's doc is talking surrender
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's doctor, who is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death, is negotiating his surrender to authorities, his attorney said today. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:22:22 GMT)
Attorney says Jackson's doc is talking surrender
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's doctor, who is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer's death, is negotiating his surrender to authorities, his attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:25:10 GMT)
URGENT: Attorney: Jackson's Doc Talking Surrender
The attorney for Michael Jackson's doctor says he is negotiating his client's surrender to Los Angeles County authorities. A statement Thursday from attorney Ed Chernoff says he's holding talks with the district attorney's office for the surrender of Dr. Conrad Murray. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:29:09 GMT)
Attorney for former BofA CEO Lewis slams new charges
Bank of America Corp says former CEO Ken Lewis' attorney describes New York attorney general charges "a badly misguided decision." (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:33:00 GMT)
Attorney's law license suspended indefinitely
A well-known criminal defense attorney's law license has been suspended indefinitely in Ohio for making financial transactions that violated federal law and state attorney-conduct rules. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:37:22 GMT)
Attorney says Jackson's doc is talking surrender
With a criminal charge looming, Michael Jackson's doctor is negotiating his surrender to Los Angeles authorities, his attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:54:14 GMT)
New York attorney general filing civil charges against Bank of America
The New York Attorney General’s office said Thursday it filed civil charges against Bank of America and its former CEO Ken Lewis, saying the bank misled investors about Merrill Lynch before it acquired the Wall Street bank in early 2009. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:23:54 GMT)
Lawyer: U.S. Baptists charged in child case
DEVELOPING STORY: PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Ten Americans detained in Haiti for trying to take 33 children out of the country after the earthquake were charged Thursday with child kidnapping and criminal association, their Haitian lawyer said. Edwin Coq, the lawyer, said a judge found sufficient evidence to file charges against the Americans, who were arrested Friday at Haiti's border with the ... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:29:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Obama not involved in aunt's case
A lawyer for President Barack Obama's African aunt says the president has not become involved in her hearing to remain in the United States after living here illegally for years. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:48:34 GMT)
Obama nominate David Fein US attorney for Conn.
President Barack Obama has nominated David Fein, a former White House lawyer and federal prosecutor, as the new U.S. attorney for Connecticut. (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:38:26 GMT)
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Obama Nominates Fein For Connecticut's U.S. Attorney
President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Stamford lawyer David Fein to be Connecticut's U.S. attorney. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:49:19 GMT)
Jackson doctor to surrender Friday: lawyer
Michael Jackson's doctor will surrender to authorities on Friday to face criminal charges filed against him arising from the pop star's death, his lawyer said. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:15:03 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor to surrender Friday: lawyer
Michael Jackson's doctor will surrender to authorities in Los Angeles on Friday to face criminal charges filed against him arising from the pop star's death, his lawyer said Thursday. "Dr Conrad Murray has agreed to surrender himself tomorrow," lawyer Ed Chernoff said in a statement. "The particulars of... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:40:23 GMT)
Gao Zhisheng: One year later, China still mum on missing lawyer
Gao Zhisheng, once praised by the Chinese government as a star lawyer, remains missing one year after police dragged him from his home. Rights groups are particularly worried about the treatment of the human rights lawyer. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:48:51 GMT)
State attorney general yet to rule on West Linn mayor's complaint
In her complaint, the mayor asks the state attorney general to investigate the conduct of the city manager, his staff and the city councilors. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:32:36 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson's Doctor To Surrender Friday
The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor says he will surrender Friday, though it's not clear when he'll be arraigned. Attorney Ed Chernoff said in a statement on his Web site late Thursday that Dr. Conrad Murray had agreed to surrender Friday. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:37:09 GMT)
Probe finds taped calls by former spokesman for California attorney general did not break law
OAKLAND, Calif. - Prosecutors have determined the former spokesman for California Attorney General Jerry Brown did not break the law when he secretly recorded phone conversations with reporters. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:14:55 GMT)
Lawyer 'fled crash to avoid breath test'
A TOP lawyer knew he killed a cyclist in a road accident but fled the scene and hid from police for hours to avoid an alcohol test, a court has heard. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:30:35 GMT)
Lawyer fled fatal crash: court
A top lawyer knew he killed a cyclist in a road accident but fled the scene and hid from police for hours to avoid an alcohol test, a court has been told. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:56:11 GMT)
Attorney's law license suspended for 60 days
VIRGINIA BEACH The Virginia State Bar has suspended the law license of a Beach attorney for 60 days. Brian Gay, of Gay & Cipriano PC, was disciplined for misconduct and violating disciplinary rules related to representation, diligence, fees and conflict of interest, according to a statement issued by the state bar association. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:37:40 GMT)
White-Collar Lawyer Leaves Jones Day for Solo Practice
John Cline, a San Francisco white-collar defense lawyer who has made headlines for work in national security cases and has represented clients such as Oliver North and I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby, is leaving Jones Day to start his own firm. Cline cited a desire to focus solely on individuals charged with crimes. He said he decided late last year the time was ripe to try and build a firm from ... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:45:40 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Cuomo charges Bank of America with fraud
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo filed fraud charges Thursday against Bank of America and two of its former top executives, alleging that they lied not only to investors but also to government officials who were orchestrating a massive bailout of the bank in the final months of 2008. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT)
Top lawyer calls it a day with Aboriginal legal service
The senior lawyer for Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory says Indigenous legal services have been hampered by a lack of Federal Government funding that has not increased for almost a decade. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:05:59 GMT)
Judge: Attorney can remain on case in Rothstein lawsuit
A financial adviser being sued for his alleged role in Scott Rothstein's $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme failed Thursday to have the attorney suing him thrown off the case. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:19:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Jackson doctor to surrender Friday
Michael Jackson's doctor has agreed to surrender to authorities Friday to face a criminal case stemming from the singer's death, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 05:29:58 GMT)
Obama Nominates Fein For Connecticut's U.S. Attorney
President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Stamford lawyer David Fein to be Connecticut's U.S. attorney. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:32:29 GMT)
Obama Nominates Greenwich Lawyer To Be Connecticut's U.S. Attorney
President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated former White House lawyer and federal prosecutor David Fein of Old Greenwich to be Connecticut's U.S. attorney. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:33:00 GMT)
Haiti Lawyer Blames Missionary Leader
Lawyer puts blame on leader of U.S. missionaries for Haiti kidnap charges. Haiti - Caribbean - United States - Organizations - Dominican Republic (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:59:03 GMT)
China Defaulting Loans Soar, Insolvency Lawyer Says (Update1)
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Non-performing loans in China have risen into the “trillions of renminbi” because of poor lending practices, an insolvency lawyer said. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:59:58 GMT)
New attempt made to fill vacant U.S. attorney post
Another name has been submitted to the Obama administration as a prospect to fill the U.S. attorney's post in Muskogee, the Tulsa World learned Thursday. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:31:56 GMT)
Attorney general sues foreclosure-rescue firms
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray this week sued two California-based foreclosure-rescue firms, alleging they took money from homeowners facing foreclosure but did not provide the promised help. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:53:34 GMT)
New York attorney general sues BofA, former CEO
Attorney general Andrew M Cuomo has also sued BofA's former CFO Joseph L Price. "Bank of America's management intentionally failed to disclose massive losses at Merrill so that shareholders would vote to approve the merger. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:05:07 GMT)
Vermont attorney general settles with candymaker
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has settled charges that Russell Stover Candies Inc. and its affiliate Whitman's Candies Inc. mislabeled some of their products as "Vermont" products, when the items were manufactured out of state from ingredients not known to have originated in Vermont. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:06:38 GMT)
Attorney Wants Accused Nursing Home Shooter’s Trial Moved Out Of State
A defense attorney for the man accused of killing eight people at a North Carolina nursing home wants the suspect housed at a state prison rather than the local jail. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:10:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case
Nine of the American Baptist missionaries facing kidnapping charges in Haiti were naive and unaware they were breaking the law, according to their lawyer who says the group's leader is to blame. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:39:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case
Ten Baptist missionaries are facing kidnapping charges in Haiti for trying to take 33 children out of the country, and the lawyer for all the defendants is putting the blame on the group's leader. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:25:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Missionary leader to blame for kidnap case
Ten Baptist missionaries have been charged with kidnapping in Haiti after they tried to take 33 children out of the country, and the lawyer for all the defendants is putting the blame on the group's leader. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:00:44 GMT)
More musical chairs in Oregon's U.S. attorney's office
Dwight C. Holton, a veteran prosecutor, was named interim U.S. attorney for Oregon; Kent Robinson, who had been acting U.S. attorney, withdraws his candidacy for the top federal prosecutor's job. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:53:21 GMT)
Lawyer conned millions from bank
A City lawyer who conned millions from bank bosses to help the airline of a friend who later killed himself is jailed for five years. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:01:33 GMT)
Dwight Holton named interim U.S. attorney for Oregon
Dwight C. Holton, an assistant U.S. attorney, has been named as the interim U.S. attorney for Oregon, officials confirmed this morning. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:03:43 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of US missionaries in Haiti
A lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries who tried to take three dozen children out of the country said Friday he would ask a judge to let his clients go free until their trial on kidnapping charges. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:17:00 GMT)
Judge lifts order barring attorney from practicing in federal court
A judge has reversed an order that barred a San Diego attorney from practicing in Utah's federal court for three years. The ban had been placed on Michael Vivoli in December as a sanction by U. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:29:10 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of US missionaries in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- A lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries who tried to take three dozen children out of the country said Friday he would ask a judge to let his clients go free until their trial on kidnapping charges. The missionaries were taken to a downtown courthouse Friday... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:40:33 GMT)
Attorney for former Iowa City school counselor seeks trial delay
The defense attorney for a former Iowa City school counselor accused of sexually abusing a fifth-grader in 2004 asked a judge today for a continuance, putting the trial’s scheduled start next week in doubt. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:59:23 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of US missionaries in Haiti
Ten U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping should be allowed to leave the country pending the outcome of their case, their Haitian lawyer argued before a judge Friday. Prior to the closed hearing, defense attorney Edwin Coq told reporters... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:59:48 GMT)
Ex-Dixie Co. attorney gets 87 months in fraud case
By Karen Voyles Staff writer Dixie County former County Attorney Joey Lander was sentenced in Gainesville Friday morning to 87 months in federal prison. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:00:17 GMT)
Bartlett attorney with gambling problem stole from children's trust fund, authorities say
Bartlett lawyer James M. Hoots has been charged with stealing some $76,000 from a children's trust fund and blowing it at the Tunica casinos.The 56-year-old attorney was booked into the Shelby County Jail early this morning and is scheduled to be in General Sessions Criminal Court on Monday.His was to be released on his own recognizance.Hoots, whose practice includes probate work, has been ... (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:03:00 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of missionaries in Haiti
The lawyer for 10 Baptist missionaries who tried to take three dozen children out of the country said Friday he would ask a judge to let his clients go free until their trial on kidnapping charges. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:21:09 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of US missionaries in Haiti
Ten U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping should be allowed to leave the country pending the outcome of their case, their Haitian lawyer argued before a judge Friday. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:49:33 GMT)
Convicted killer Baker wants new appellate attorney
Convicted murderer Matt Baker is asking a judge to appoint a new attorney to handle the appeal of his conviction for killing his wife. The attorney seems to want off the case as well. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:53:40 GMT)
MN GOP Still Needs Candidate For Attorney General
The Republican Party of Minnesota could use a few good candidates for attorney general. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:28:47 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of US missionaries in Haiti
Ten U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping should be allowed to leave the country pending the outcome of their case, their Haitian lawyer argued before a judge Friday. (Fri, 05 Feb 2010 23:51:53 GMT)
Americans held in Haiti denied conditional release: lawyer
Ten American Christians charged in Haiti with child kidnapping and conspiracy were denied conditional release on Friday, their lawyer told AFP. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:32:43 GMT)
Americans held in Haiti denied conditional release: lawyer
Ten American Christians charged in Haiti with child kidnapping and conspiracy were denied conditional release Friday and sent to jail to await trial, their lawyer told AFP. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:55:00 GMT)
Americans held in Haiti denied conditional release: lawyer
PORT-AU-PRINCE -Ten American Christians charged in Haiti with child kidnapping and conspiracy were denied conditional release Friday and sent to jail to await trial, their lawyer told AFP. Read more... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:34:49 GMT)
17 Apply for City Attorney Job in ABQ
About 90 people have applied to fill the vacant city clerk position At least two prominent Republicans and an acting city department head are among 17 applicants to succeed Albuquerque City Attorney Bob White. And roughly 90 people are vying to become . . . (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:37:45 GMT)
SF Attorney Arrested For Child Porn
A Sioux Falls attorney is on the other side of the law, charged with having child pornography on his computer and distributing it. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:40:00 GMT)
U.S. attorney seeks to block another DeChristopher defense
Just because other bidders have failed to pay for oil and gas leases without facing federal prosecution doesn't mean the U.S. attorney for Utah discriminated against monkey-wrencher Tim DeChristopher by indicting him, new court papers say. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:44:35 GMT)
Grant's attorney makes serious accusations against BART
The Oscar Grant family attorney John Burris made serious accusations against BART during a press conference Friday. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:54:52 GMT)
Attorney representing slain BART rider's family lashes out against agency
John Burris, who filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against the public agency for the killing of Grant by former BART police officer Johannes Mehserle, said Friday that statements made by the agency's private attorney and anonymous sources about recent settlement talks are "unethical" and could "crater the deal." (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:05:27 GMT)
Disbarred New Orleans lawyer indicted over alleged threat to court
A federal grand jury on Friday indicted disbarred New Orleans lawyer Ashton O'Dwyer on one count of e-mailing a threat against a federal bankruptcy judge to an employee of the court last week, U.S. Attorney Jim Letten announced. The charge... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:32:14 GMT)
Mancao lawyer calls on Lacson to face the music
FAIRFAX, Virginia - The US-based lawyer of Dacer-Corbito murder case star witness Cezar Mancao today lauded the arrest order against Senator Panfilo Lacson but urged the government to focus on the bigger conspiracy and expand indictments on all suspects identified in Mancao’s testimony. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 02:37:24 GMT)
Bartlett attorney steals money from fund meant for orphans
A Bartlett attorney is accused of stealing $76,000 from a fund meant for orphaned children and spending it all at a Tunica casino. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:00:14 GMT)
Orie seeks court ban of district attorney's investigation
Attorneys for state Sen. Jane Orie filed court papers Friday asking a judge to bar Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. from investigating the Senate Republican whip, claiming conflicts of interest. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:05:19 GMT)
Lawyer seeks release of US missionaries in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) – Ten U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping should be allowed to leave the country pending the outcome of their case, their Haitian lawyer argued before a judge Friday. Prior to the closed hearing, defense attorney Edwin Coq told reporters he would ask the judge to grant the detainees "provisional release," a type of bail without money posted. He said ... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:48:07 GMT)
Attorney found dead at home after robbery
COLUMBIA -- A prominent South Carolina attorney was killed by someone who broke into his home in York, the second lawyer in the state to die violently in two days, authorities said. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:26:17 GMT)
City lawyer with mysterious past jailed for five years for conning bank out of £7 million
A top City lawyer has been jailed for five years for defrauding her banking employers out of £7 million as details emerged of her mysterious past. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:18:32 GMT)
Bordt's attorney requests to close hearing
Giving the public and the media access to pretrial court documents and hearings will jeopardize a German woman's right to a fair trial in a Franklin County murder case, according to the woman's defense attorney. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:04:09 GMT)
Grant attorney blames BART officials for leaks
The attorney representing the family of Oscar Grant and five men who were with him when he was shot dead on a BART platform last year angrily accused the transit agency of leaking to the media information that has undercut his federal civil rights lawsuits... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:24:36 GMT)
Dallas County commissioners seek Texas attorney general's opinion in dispute with DA
The dispute between Dallas County commissioners and District Attorney Craig Watkins over who should represent them in lawsuits could be decided by the Texas attorney general. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:43:00 GMT)
Ex-cartel lawyer asks judge for asylum
A Mexican lawyer who said he was pressured to represent the then-boss of the Gulf cartel testified Friday that he was kidnapped and tortured after the gangster lost a bid to block his extradition to the United States. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:57:58 GMT)
Family lawyer: Toyota pickup woes widespread
(Feb 6, 2010) - A Hamilton lawyer hired to investigate sudden acceleration problems in Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks says the issue is widespread in Canada and the United States. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:42:18 GMT)
Americans held in Haiti denied conditional release: lawyer
PORT-AU-PRINCE (AFP) - Ten American Christians charged in Haiti with child kidnapping and conspiracy were denied conditional release Friday and sent to jail to await trial, their lawyer told AFP. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:07:09 GMT)
Attorney General, AARP ElderWatch urges Coloradans to beware of fraudsters posing as Census workers
Special to the Courier 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. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:08:19 GMT)
Esteemed Lawyer Richard Mars Always Spoke His Mind
By SUZIE SCHOTTELKOTTE THE LEDGER Veteran Bartow defense lawyer Richard Mars, who defended some of Polk County's most high-profile criminal cases, died late Thursday following a nine-month battle with lung cancer. He was 70. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:52:56 GMT)
Man facing death penalty may act as own attorney
WEST CHESTER — A Common Pleas Court judge on Friday reluctantly allowed a man facing the death penalty for the murder of a Devon woman to discharge his attorney and represent himself at his upcoming homicide trial. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:08:37 GMT)
Vermont attorney general settles with candymaker
The Vermont Attorney General's Office has settled charges that Russell Stover Candies Inc. and its affiliate Whitman's Candies Inc. mislabeled some of their products as "Vermont" products, when the items were manufactured out of state from ingredients not known to have originated in Vermont. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:09:19 GMT)
Marine City considers cutting attorney's hours
Attorney George Joachim regularly sits in on Marine City commission meetings to provide needed legal counsel. Past commissioners believed having the city attorney available at a moment's notice at city meetings was important. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:24:58 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. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 12:55:27 GMT)
Chattanooga Attorney Creates New American History Podcast
Local attorney Timothy Simonds has produced a new American History podcast series entitled “Enemy Of Liberty Podcast: Governments Gone Bad In American History.” (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:34:25 GMT)
Defaulting loans in China soar, says lawyer (Business Times
HONG KONG: Non-performing loans in China have risen into the "trillions of renminbi" because of poor lending practices, an insolvency lawyer said. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:42:03 GMT)
Defense lawyer warned on tactics in Beldini corruption trial
Reena Rose SibayanBrian Neary, who is defending suspended Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini in her federal corruption trial, was warned yesterday not to argue for jury nullification in his closing statement.The lawyer defending suspended Jersey City Deputy Mayor Leona... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:53:45 GMT)
Attorney representing slain BART rider's family lashes out against agency
OAKLAND — An attorney representing the family of Oscar Grant III, who was killed by a BART police officer last year, lashed out against the transit organization and its attorney Friday, saying both have acted unethically and broken any trust built in the last year. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:10:59 GMT)
Minn. GOP still needs attorney general candidate
MINNEAPOLIS — The Republican Party of Minnesota could use a few good candidates for attorney general. Or at least one. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:14:08 GMT)
Trial Date Set For Anna Nicole’s Doctors, Attorney
A judge has set a date for the drug conspiracy trial of two doctors and an attorney accused of illegally funneling sedatives and opiates to one-time Mexia resident Anna Nicole Smith. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:34:51 GMT)
Editorial: Get to the issues in the race for Contra Costa district attorney
MARK PETERSON NEEDS to stop his reckless accusations against a key opponent in the race for Contra Costa district attorney so the candidates can start talking about the serious problems confronting the county prosecutor s office. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:55:56 GMT)
US Attorney Seeks to Block Another DeChristopher Defense
by Patty Henetz SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Just because other bidders have failed to pay for oil and gas leases without facing federal prosecution doesn't mean the U.S. attorney for Utah discriminated against monkey-wrencher Tim DeChristopher by indicting him, new court papers say. Prosecutors filed papers Friday that say DeChristopher's January motion for evidence from the Justice Department ... (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:25:32 GMT)
Former U.S. Attorney announces congressional bid
Surrounded by hundreds of family, friends and supporters, former U.S. Attorney Tom Marino Wednesday officially announced his decision to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the 10th Congressional District. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 19:32:28 GMT)
Sex deviant not dangerous offender: lawyer
CALGARY - The Crown has failed to establish a repeat abuser with a sexual interest in young children and animals is a dangerous offender, his lawyer argued Friday. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 21:07:31 GMT)
Iranian lawyer urges peaceful defiance
LONDON, Feb. 6 (UPI) -- Human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Prize laureate, said her fellow Iranian citizens should use peaceful defiance to oppose government brutality. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:55:30 GMT)
Ortiz blazing trails as state's first female U.S. Attorney
Carmen Ortiz of Milton has long been respected in the Boston-area legal community for her work as a defense attorney, Middlesex County prosecutor and assistant U.S. attorney. Now the New York native of Puerto Rican descent is gaining a national reputation as Massachusetts’ first female and Hispanic U.S. attorney. She was confirmed in November and sworn in by Attorney General Eric Holder in ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:07:20 GMT)
Lawyer for US missionaries fires counsel in Haiti
The Dominican lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti says he has fired their local Haitian counsel. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:08:01 GMT)
Lawyer for US missionaries fires counsel in Haiti
Associated Press - February 6, 2010 9:14 PM ET PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The Dominican lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti says he has fired their... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:26:49 GMT)
Haitian Lawyer for Jailed US Missionaries Fired
Haitian lawyer for 10 jailed US missionaries fired by lead attorney over alleged bribe plan Haiti - Lawyer - Caribbean - Dominican Republic - United States (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:30:29 GMT)
Tea Party challenges DeWine in attorney general race
COLUMBUS — Former U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine is running for Ohio attorney general, but the Tea Party movement and some other conservatives would like to run the Cedarville Republican right off the ballot.The angry undercurrents surfaced last week when about 30 anti-DeWine protesters braved sub-freezing temperatures in Columbus to demonstrate against the state Republican Party’s plan to endorse ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:39:20 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for 10 jailed US missionaries fired by lead attorney over alleged bribe plan
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:24:00 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for jailed Americans fired
The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe their way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him says. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:58:24 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for U.S. missionaries fired
The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe their way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:25:55 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for jailed US missionaries fired
The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:53:48 GMT)
Lawyer For U.S. Missionaries Fires Haitian Counsel
The Dominican lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti says he has fired their local Haitian counsel. Jorge Puello tells The Associated Press he fired Edwin Coq late Friday because the Haitian attorney asked for $60,000 to use to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail. Coq denies that. He says the amount was the fee for his legal work. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:53:51 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for jailed U.S. missionaries fired
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night The Haitian lawyer, Edwin Coq, denied the allegation. He said the $60,000 he requested from the Americans' families was his fee. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:20:30 GMT)
Defense attorney plans return to Beason case
LINCOLN - A Lincoln attorney appointed to represent a woman inthe Beason murder case will not be going to work as a Logan Countyprosecutor after all. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 05:50:03 GMT)
Minnesota GOP still needs attorney general candidate
MINNEAPOLIS – The Republican Party of Minnesota could use a few good candidates for attorney general. Or at least one. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:41:06 GMT)
Audit of attorney general reveals small violations
LAS CRUCES - An audit of the New Mexico Attorney General's office has found two minor paperwork violations - but an Albuquerque activist claims the findings are part of a larger pattern of fraud and and constitutional violations. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 07:08:56 GMT)
'Legal Issues of the Elderly' to be discussed by attorney in Vacaville
The public is invited to hear attorney David Gaw speak on "Legal Issues of the Elderly" at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Alzheimer Services Caregiver Support Group in Vacaville. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:30:23 GMT)
Attorney General, AARP ElderWatch urges Coloradans to beware of fraudsters posing as Census workers
Special to the Courier 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. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:38:27 GMT)
Leading lawyer non-committal on Labour Party aspirations
Leading criminal lawyer Emmanuel Mallia yesterday denied that his acceptance of a role on the Labour Party's business forum had brought him a step closer to contesting the next general election on the PL ticket. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:46:30 GMT)
Lawyer for missionaries fires Haiti counsel
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The Dominican lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti says he has fired their local Haitian counsel. Jorge Puello tells The Associated Press he fired Edwin Coq late Friday because the Haitian attorney asked for $60,000 to use to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail. Coq denies that. He says the amount was the fee for his ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:50:48 GMT)
NYPA, attorney general to appeal justice's ruling
LOCKPORT--The New York Power Authority and the state attorney general's office have filed notices that they will appeal the refusal by State Supreme Court Justice Ralph A. Boniello III to dismiss a lawsuit Niagara County filed against the Power Authority. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:59:13 GMT)
Lawyer for US missionaries fires counsel in Haiti
By ASSOCIATED PRESS PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) -- The Dominican lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti says he has fired their local Haitian counsel. Jorge ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:08:53 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for jailed US missionaries fired
The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:18:05 GMT)
Marine City considers cutting attorney's hours
Attorney George Joachim regularly sits in on Marine City commission meetings to provide needed legal counsel. Past commissioners believed having the city attorney available at a moment's notice at city meetings was important. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:24:12 GMT)
Slain Upstate Attorney Will Be Laid To Rest Sunday
GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Friends and family will gather to remember an Upstate attorney gunned down in front of his office. Investigators say Redmond Coyle was shot by a client's husband, Jerry Crenshaw, on Wednesday. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:52:07 GMT)
Haitian lawyer for jailed US missionaries fired
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night. The Haitian lawyer, Edwin Coq, denied the allegation. He said the $60,000 he requested from the Americans' families was his fee. Jorge Puello, the attorney in the neighboring ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:08:02 GMT)
Libya drops case against Swiss businessman: lawyer
A Libyan court has dropped a case against Swiss businessman Rashid Hamdani for alleged illegal business activities, his lawyer said on Sunday, a day after a colleague was fined over similar charges. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:09:35 GMT)
Haitian Lawyer for Jailed US Missionaries Fired
Haitian lawyer for 10 jailed US missionaries fired by lead attorney over alleged bribe plan (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:45:03 GMT)
Nothing but praise for Old Greenwich resident nominated to be state's U.S. Attorney
U.S. attorney for Connecticut. It's a faith well-founded, said one of Fein's biggest fans, Eileen Grasso , a town resident who served with Fein on The Stanwich School's board of trustees. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:04:41 GMT)
Brooklyn Town Council dumps buffer zone, loses attorney
Brooklyn Brooklyn both gave up its buffer zone and lost its attorney Thursday night after residents and council members alike exchanged angry words. The council voted 3-2 to drop ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:16:16 GMT)
Libyan court finds Swiss man not guilty - lawyer
A Libyan court has found Rachid Hamdani, one of two Swiss businessmen whose prosecution has strained ties between Libya and Switzerland, not guilty on charges of violating business rules, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:32:00 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, 07 Feb 2010 16:03:34 GMT)
Haiti: lawyer representing US missionaries sacked
A lawyer representing 10 Baptist missionaries charged with child kidnapping in Haiti has been sacked amid accusations that he was trying to bribe their way out of prison. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:58:44 GMT)
Libyan court finds Swiss man not guilty: lawyer
A Libyan court found Swiss businessman Rachid Hamdani not guilty of the final charges against him on Sunday and his lawyer said he could soon return home after being stranded in Libya for a year and a half. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:22:00 GMT)
DA, county attorney host regional DWI training
The offices of Mike Little, Liberty County District Attorney; Wesley Hinch, Liberty County Attorney; and Cheryl Lieck, Chambers County District Attorney, have been selected as the host offices for joint police and prosecutor DWI training by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:24:50 GMT)
District attorney finds fatal officer-involved shooting in Highland legally justified
The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has completed its review of the officer-involved death of Shawn Fox, 24, by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputies Michael Richardson and Arturo Alvarado on Dec. 8, 2008. The District Attorney’s Office stated that, in reviewing the case, the use of deadly force on Decedent Fox was legally justified by both officers to defend themselves and ... (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:25:30 GMT)
Libya drops case against Swiss businessman: lawyer
A Libyan court dropped a case against a Swiss businessman for alleged illegal business activities on Sunday, clearing the way for him to go home after 19 months stuck in the country, his lawyer said. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:40:47 GMT)
Bahrain Lawyer Criticises MPs’ Gender Bias
MANAMA — A woman lawyer in Bahrain has criticised the performance of lawmakers with regard to legislation for women and accused them of gender bias for not focusing on their legislative responsibility. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:43:03 GMT)
Harry Schwarz, anti-apartheid lawmaker and Mandela attorney, dies
Harry Schwarz, a South African Jewish leader and lawmaker who as an attorney defended Nelson Mandela, has died. Schwarz, who escaped the Nazis and came to South Africa from Germany in 1936, died last Friday following a short illness. He was 86. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:49:27 GMT)
Kahui's lawyer disappointed at postponement
The lawyer for Chris Kahui says her client is disappointed an inquest into the deaths of three-month-old twins Chris and Cru Kahui has been postponed indefinitely. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:27:14 GMT)
Kahui's lawyer disappointed at inquest postponement
The lawyer for Chris Kahui says her client is disappointed an inquest has been postponed indefinitely. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:19:29 GMT)
Nothing but praise for Old Greenwich resident nominated to be state's U.S. Attorney
President Barack Obama showed his faith in David Fein when he nominated the Greenwich resident Thursday to be the new U.S. attorney for Connecticut. It's a faith well-founded, said one of Fein's biggest fans, Eileen Grasso , a town resident who served with Fein on The Stanwich School's board of trustees. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:35:53 GMT)
Nothing but praise for Old Greenwich resident nominated to be state's U.S. Attorney
Greenwich resident David Fein, a partner at the law firm of Wiggin and Dana in Stamford, has been nominated by President Barack Obama as the new U.S. attorney for Connecticut. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:36:03 GMT)
AFACT needs appeal for law changes: Lawyer
Lawyer and CSP Central contributor Peter Moon said that he believed the iiNet judgement was fair and that the Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft would likely have to appeal before pushing legislation changes in the government. (Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:55:06 GMT)
Breaking News: Supervisors announce continued discussion on part-time versus full-time county attorney
The Kossuth county Board of Supervisors will hold continued discussion on part-time versus full-time county attorney. The supervisor last discussed the attorney position during a Dec. 22 meeting in the Court House. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:10:14 GMT)
Lawyer set me up in tax scheme - Wheatley
ENTERTAINMENT promoter Glenn Wheatley has told a court a lawyer approached him with a plan to send his earnings offshore to avoid paying tax. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:02:34 GMT)
Lawyer told me to set up Swiss bank account: Wheately
Music promoter Glenn Wheatley has told the Victorian Supreme Court his lawyer advised him to set up a Swiss bank account as part of a tax rort. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:06:04 GMT)
Kansas candidate for attorney general underlines work as prosecutor, defense attorney
Ralph De Zago says he thinks legal experience should count for more than money and politics in the race for Kansas attorney general. He says he has the necessary experience. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:09:09 GMT)
Jailed Baptists' attorney fired
The Haitian attorney for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries' way out of jail and has been fired, the lawyer who hired him said Saturday night. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:26:53 GMT)
Lawyer behind tax plan - Wheatley
MUSIC dynamo Glenn Wheatley told a court how a Sydney lawyer advised him to send profits from a tour off shore to dodge income tax. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:20:03 GMT)
Little progress in case of missing Thai rights lawyer
It's almost six years, since Thai human rights lawyer Somchai Neelapaichit disappeared. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:26:49 GMT)
Farnham's ex-promoter blames tax lawyer
JOHN Farnham's former promoter says a lawyer advised him to send money overseas to dodge tax. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:53:29 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. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:06:37 GMT)
County attorney, justice races heat up
Filing for the June primary has entered its third week, and some formerly sleepy races are about to go high-profile. County Attorney George Corn, a Democrat, is being challenged by his deputy county attorney, William E. “Bill” Fulbright, a Republican. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:33:49 GMT)
Democrats host district attorney's candidate Feb. 13
LUCERNE – Attorney Doug Rhoades, a candidate for the office of Lake County District Attorney, will be the guest speaker at the January meeting of the Lake County Democratic Club. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:53:37 GMT)
Attorney for missionaries fired
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The Haitian lawyer for 10 U.S. Baptists charged with child kidnapping tried to bribe the missionaries’ way out of jail and has been fired, the attorney who hired him said Saturday night. (Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:39:25 GMT)
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