Attorney News Feb 2010
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Attorney to probe Rarity Bay appraisals
A district attorney from Ripley, Tenn., has been assigned to investigate and possibly prosecute the case of property assessments and irregularities in documents linked to lots sold at Vonore's Rarity Bay development.Mike Dunavant, a district attorney general with the 25th Judicial District in West Tennessee, has confirmed that he will be investigating the case to determine what crimes may have ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT)
Campaign finance bill tailored to attorney general opinion
A state senator pushing a bill to require corporations and labor unions to disclose their spending on Alaska political campaigns said it appears to address the issues raised by Alaska's attorney general in an opinion issued Friday night. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:07:30 GMT)
LEWISTON: Attorney decision dismissed
Following pressure from a local political party leader, the Lewiston Town Board released information pertaining to the contracts of its attorneys Michael Dowd and Mark Gabriele, while re-establishing the position of town attorney. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:21:33 GMT)
Mont. lawyer who traveled 2.5 million miles for Ohio motorcycle club admits inflating expenses
LANCASTER, Ohio - A Montana lawyer and motorcycle enthusiast has pleaded guilty in Ohio to stealing $100,000 from the American Motorcyclist Association. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:48:40 GMT)
Charges in bootleg polka DVD case 'ridiculous,' attorney says
Sterling Heights -- An attorney for a 71-year-old Warren TV employee accused of selling bootleg polka party DVDs said today that the allegations against his client are "unfortunate and ridiculous." (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:50:22 GMT)
Lawyer was a champion for civil rights
Kelvin W. Scott had an impressive resume. For most of his career he was a lawyer who also volunteered for leadership roles on legal boards and associations. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:11:54 GMT)
Sansom’s lawyer says he couldn’t get fair hearing
By: Associated Press TALLAHASSEE — A lawyer for former House Speaker Ray Sansom said he wouldn’t have gotten a fair shake from a select House committee that was to begin hearings Monday on an ethics complaint against the Destin Republican about 14 hours after he r... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 06:25:46 GMT)
Lawyer says police turned away missing baby's mom
NEWARK - The lawyer for the mother of a 3-month-old girl whose father told police he threw the baby off a New Jersey bridge says the woman was turned away by police when she sought a restraining order. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:22:34 GMT)
Holmes wants US attorney general involved in dispute over legal fees
State Rep. Alvin Holmes wants U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate the state comptroller's recent decision not to pay the fees of a law firm hired to work with and later represent the state's Contract Oversight Committee in a lawsuit. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:10:05 GMT)
Irbys seeking not to testify, attorney says
Jackson businessman Stuart Irby and his wife, Karen, will claim spousal privilege to keep from testifying against each other in a lawsuit stemming from a 2009 automobile crash that killed two doctors, an attorney said Monday during a motion hearing. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:22:12 GMT)
Appleton attorney Thomas J. Zoesch assault case goes to Waupaca County judge
APPLETON A Waupaca County judge was assigned Monday to handle the case of an Appleton defense attorney accused of sexual assault. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:27:42 GMT)
Horse owner's attorney calls seizure illegal
By CLAUDIA BOYD-BARRETT BLADE STAFF WRITER PORT CLINTON - The attorney for an Oak Harbor woman facing animal cruelty charges after dozens of emaciated horses were removed from her farm is asking that the evidence against his client be discarded because the horses were taken without a warrant. Mark Davis, who is representing Robin Vess, filed a motion yesterday in Ottawa County Municipal Court ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:34:03 GMT)
Salem lawyer suspended for handicapped placard misuse
SALEM and mdash; Anyone who travels into Boston regularly knows that parking can be a challenge, but one Salem lawyer's solution and mdash; using handicapped-parking placards issued to a client's disabled child and his dead uncle and mdash; has cost him a lot more than a few parking tickets. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:18:48 GMT)
Anderson appears without lawyer, again
MICHIGAN CITY — Anthony Anderson, charged with murder, appeared sans lawyer in La Porte Superior Court 1 on Thursday morning. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:43:01 GMT)
Town Board re-creates attorney post
LEWISTON -- The Town Board on Monday reversed a January decision to abolish the position of town attorney and voted unanimously to appoint one of two newly hired town consultants to the job. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:56:09 GMT)
Attorney seeks forfeiture of Burlington property
BOSTON -- The U.S. Attorney's Office is asking a federal judge to allow authorities to seize a Burlington property that was allegedly used for a large-scale drug operation. In court documents filed last week, Assistant U. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:57:20 GMT)
Judge Land denies Shelnutt's request for attorney fees
U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land denied Monday the motion by Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt that asked for attorney fees and expenses. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:21:51 GMT)
Attorney General To Speak At Intelligence Sharing Conference
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder visits New Orleans for a conference where law enforcement officials are discussing how to better share information and intelligence to prevent acts of terrorism. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:37:09 GMT)
Demjanjuk defence lawyer rejects expert witness
Munich - The defence team at the trial of war crimes suspect John Demjanjuk sought to stop a Dutch historian from giving evidence on Tuesday, citing suspicion of bias. Lawyer Ulrich Busch told the court that Professor Johannes Houwink ten Cate had sa... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:26:04 GMT)
44% Of People Have No Lawyer, According A Leading Car Insurance Company In Pennsylvania
According to one of the largest car insurance companies located in Pennsylvania, 44% of the policyholders have no lawyer. They try to settle their case themselves, which is what the insurance companies prefer. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:20:01 GMT)
Sports Authority hires Ralph Marra, former acting US Attorney
TRENTON — Former acting U.S. Attorney Ralph Marra Jr. has landed a top job at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, the state agency that oversees several venues. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:33:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Police turned away missing baby's mother
NEWARK — The lawyer for the mother of a 3-month-old girl whose father told police he threw the baby off a New Jersey bridge says the woman was turned away by police when she sought a restraining order. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:39:18 GMT)
Iranian Lawyer Rejects Official's Portrayal Of Human Rights
A prominent Iranian lawyer has rejected the optimistic portrayal of Iran's human rights situation offered to the United Nations earlier this week, RFE/RL's Radio Farda reports. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:39:58 GMT)
Paula Dow will be sworn in as N.J. Attorney General
Andrew Mills/The Star-LedgerEssex County Prosecutor Paula Dow,left, sits with Gov.-elect Chris Christie at the swearing in ceremony of Paul Fishman as United States Attorney for New Jersey.TRENTON -- New Jersey's attorney general today will officially take office when Paula Down... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:47:16 GMT)
Dow sworn in as N.J. Attorney General
Paula Dow was sworn in Tuesday as state attorney general, capping her climb to the highest perch in New Jersey law enforcement. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:09:20 GMT)
Attorney general says Fisk has no right to sell O'Keeffe art
As the battle over Georgia O'Keeffe's legacy to Fisk University moves to what could be its final legal hurdle, the state attorney general weighed in, casting doubt on whether a sale could move forward as easily as Fisk officials seemed to indicate. Attorney General Bob Cooper issued a statement today, saying that neither the university nor O'Keeffe's estate back in New Mexico should be allowed ... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:29:40 GMT)
Former WABC sports anchor to face statutory rape charge: lawyer
Former Channel 7 sports anchor Marvell Scott is expected to be arraigned this afternoon on statutory rape charges, his lawyer confirmed today. Scott, who quit his gig at WABC-TV last year to be a doctor, was brought into the Manhattan DA's offices in handcuffs this morning and will be... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:18:10 GMT)
NY appeals judges squabble over lawyer's sentence
Associated Press - February 23, 2010 2:45 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Federal appeals judges in New York are bickering as they pressure a lower court judge to toughen the sentence of a lawyer... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:51:14 GMT)
Paula Dow is sworn in as N.J. Attorney General
Patti Sapone/The Star-LedgerActing Attorney General Paula T. Dow answers questions during a press conference addressing the search to locate missing 2 month old Zara Malani-Lin Abdur-Raheem last week.TRENTON -- Paula Dow was sworn in today as state attorney general, capping... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:02:12 GMT)
Miami attorney charged in $2.5M fraud scheme
The Associated Press A prominent South Florida attorney has been charged with embezzling $2.5 million from his own clients' trust funds. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:54:07 GMT)
Las Vegas attorney takes plea deal in insurance fraud case
1 p.m. update: LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Las Vegas attorney has taken a plea deal to avoid trial with a medical consultant on charges they controlled personal injury cases and inflated courtroom settlements. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:25:05 GMT)
State Attorney comments on murder suspect prior arrests
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Angela Corey is defending the State Attorney's Office decision not to prosecute Nesta Walker, now accused of murdering Raynold Orleus at a McDonald's, in two previous cases. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:26:17 GMT)
Paula Dow Sworn in as New NJ Attorney General
New Jersey's new attorney general has been sworn in. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:39:48 GMT)
Lawyer argues illegal downloader only caused $21 in damage
By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff A Boston University graduate student who was ordered to pay four record labels a total of $675,000 in damages for illegally sharing 30 songs online caused no more than $21 in damages, said his lawyer,... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:56:19 GMT)
N.J. attorney general investigates Perth Amboy school board health insurance contracts
John O'Boyle/The Star-LedgerEssex County Prosecutor Paula Dow speaks during a news conference in Newark in September 2009. PERTH AMBOY -- In the latest of a series of investigations involving Perth Amboy, the state Attorney General’s Office is looking into city... (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:32:32 GMT)
John Yoo Lawyer: Critics Are Partisans
Yoo's colleague at Cal wants suit against former Bush lawyer to proceed. (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:36:17 GMT)
Liquor store owner shooting 'accidental says defence lawyer
The man who shot dead south Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh in a 2008 robbery did not realise the gun was loaded and did not mean to pull the trigger, his lawyer says (Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:45:43 GMT)
Lawyer says televangelist could be added to Coleman family lawsuit
Joyce Meyer Ministries was dropped as a "respondent in discovery" in a lawsuit brought on behalf of Sheri Coleman's family, but still could be named as a defendant, a lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:02:17 GMT)
Liquor store owner shooting 'accidental': lawyer
The man who shot dead south Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh in a 2008 robbery did not realise the gun was loaded and did not mean to pull the trigger, his lawyer said today. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:07:42 GMT)
Ex-Billings lawyer admits fraud
A former Billings lawyer with a felony record of stealing fromclients Tuesday admitted he again stole from clients. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:43:38 GMT)
Sports Authority hires Ralph Marra, former acting US Attorney
TRENTON — Former acting U.S. Attorney Ralph Marra Jr. has landed a top job at the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority, the state agency that oversees several venues. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:46:56 GMT)
Lawyer: Police turned away missing baby's mother
NEWARK — The lawyer for the mother of a 3-month-old girl whose father told police he threw the baby off a New Jersey bridge says the woman was turned away by police when she sought a restraining order. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:53:23 GMT)
Dow to be sworn in as N.J.'s Attorney General
TRENTON — New Jersey's new attorney general will officially take office when Paula Dow recites the oath of office in Trenton Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:54:43 GMT)
Dunn interested in county attorney job
Boyd Dunn, whose final term as Chandler's mayor ends this year, says he has met with each member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors over the last month about his potential appointment to replace County Attorney Andrew Thomas. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:14:48 GMT)
South Palm Beach mayor asks state attorney's office to investigate claim candidate filed late
South Palm Beach mayor asks state attorney's office to investigate claim candidate filed late (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:55:02 GMT)
U.S. attorney defends immigration prosecutions
U.S. attorney defends immigration prosecutions (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:22:06 GMT)
NYC Judges Squabble Over Lawyer's Terror Sentence
Federal appeals judges bickered at one another Tuesday as they pressured a lower-court judge to toughen the sentence of a lawyer convicted of terrorism charges. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:24:58 GMT)
Thaksin's lawyer warns against spreading court bribery rumour
The rumour about kickbacks paid to sway the judicial decision on the Bt76 billion asset seizure case poses a risk of prosecution for contempt and might have an ulterior motive, defence lawyer Vichit Plangsrisakul said on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:07:41 GMT)
Beasley Allen Attorney Graham Esdale Travels to DC Hearings to Ask Toyota to Recall 2002-2006 Camrys
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Feb. 23 -- Beasley Allen attorney Graham Esdale is in Washington, DC this week with three adult children of the firm's deceased client Barbara Schwarz. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:22:53 GMT)
Panel recommends Estrella attorney to Goodyear City Council
Attorney Sheri Lauritano would join the Council next month if members approve a panel's suggestion. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:23:38 GMT)
King William county attorney resigns
The King William County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to accept the resignation of longtime County Attorney Mac Chenault. But the action left some board members with lingering questions about meetings that took place leading up to that vote. Board members C.T. “Tom” Redd III and Otto O. Williams cast the “no” votes in the 3-2 motion to approve the resignation, which took effect immediately. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:17:49 GMT)
KLOR attorney to ask judge for a year reprieve
KEY LARGO -- The attorney for the embattled Key Largo Ocean Resort says he will ask the court Thursday for a one-year reprieve on its eviction of residents from the RV park. Last fall, at the... read more (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:17:56 GMT)
Cohasset lawyer among dead in Florida bus crash
An elderly Cohasset lawyer was killed and his wife seriously injured when their tour bus rolled over on a cultural... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:18:19 GMT)
Lawyer calls House’s legal bills ‘fair’
A lawyer handpicked by House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo to review more than $375,000 in legal bills paid by the House in connection with the federal corruption probe of his predecessor, Salvatore F. DiMasi, has concluded the charges were “fair and reasonable’’ and necessary to respond to subpoenas issued by the US attorney’s office. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:49:14 GMT)
Thaksin's lawyer warns against spreading court bribery rumour
The rumour about kickbacks paid to sway the judicial decision on the Bt76 billion asset seizure case poses a risk of prosecution for contempt and might have an ulterior motive, defence lawyer Vichit P... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:29:13 GMT)
Wing of attorney's plane hits jet at Florida airport
Federal authorities are investigating after an Athens attorney's plane collided with a jet parked at a Florida airport over the weekend, a Federal Aviation Administration official said Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:17:00 GMT)
Campaign finance: Commissioners, county attorney races get donors
AUSTIN -- Donors this month gave more than $112,000 to candidates running for the El Paso County Commissioners Court and for county attorney, campaign finance reports show. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:28:31 GMT)
Televangelist could be added to Coleman suit, lawyer says
Joyce Meyer Ministries was dropped as a "respondent in discovery" in a lawsuit brought on behalf of Sheri Coleman's family, but still could be named as a defendant, a lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:02:17 GMT)
Lawyer seeks download penalty reduction
A lawyer for a graduate student ordered to pay four music companies a combined $675,000 for downloading and sharing songs online has asked a federal judge to reduce the penalty or order a new trial. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:10:55 GMT)
Two challengers try to unseat Kaufman County district attorney accused of DWI
Two challengers try to unseat Kaufman County district attorney accused of DWI (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:38:07 GMT)
Attorney General turns down call to refer torture claims to police
Attorney General Baroness Scotland yesterday rejected a call to refer to police further allegations of complicity in torture made against British secret agents. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:05:18 GMT)
Kilpatrick must live lavishly, his lawyer says
Kwame Kilpatrick is living large because, his lawyer says, he has to. Kilpatrick's attorney, Daniel Hajji, made the claim in an impassioned 14-page motion filed with the state Court of Appeals late Tuesday. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:27:20 GMT)
Attorney: Refund city tax as credit
The attorney for the Little Rock taxpayers who won a court-ordered refund of a city library tax is asking a judge to delay the impending release of property-tax bills until city residents can get their due in the form of a tax credit. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:01:01 GMT)
New Albany aldermen tap McMillin as new city attorney
NEW ALBANY – New Albany once again has a city attorney. Aldermen unanimously voted Monday night to appoint Roger McMillin to fill out the rest of the one-year contract left after they fired long-time attorney Bobby Carter this past week. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:58:16 GMT)
Feed The Children May Have Broken State Law, Jones' Attorney Says
An attorney for embattled Feed The Children founder, Larry Jones, said the non-profit organization may have broken federal law by lying about its role during the Haiti disaster. CBS News Alleges Feed the Children Inflated Claims of Haiti Aid (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:27:21 GMT)
Lawyer dies inside courtroom in district court
New Delhi, Feb 24 (PTI) A lawyer, who appeared in a case in a court here, suffered a massive heart attack inside the courtroom and died. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:37:32 GMT)
Lawyer wants judge off firefighters' case
A lawyer for a group of New Haven firefighters that won a reverse discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court last year is seeking to have a lower court judge step down from the case. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:56:28 GMT)
Lawyer wants judge off firefighters' case
Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:47 am | Updated: 8:00 am, Wed Feb 24, 2010. A lawyer for a group of New Haven firefighters that won a reverse discrimination case before the U.S. Supreme Court last year is seeking to have a lower court judge step down from the case. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:18:19 GMT)
Lawyer backs Nikolic defiance
A TOP lawyer has backed jockey Danny Nikolic's defiance of stewards who demanded he hand over his mobile phone as part of an inquiry into 10 of his rides. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:19:14 GMT)
Attorney: Judge can't choose counsel for Iowa boy
Associated Press - February 24, 2010 8:34 AM ET CHARITON, Iowa (AP) - An attorney says the rights of a Chariton boy accused of killing his stepfather were violated when a judge rejected a... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:36:36 GMT)
Ex-Annapolis lawyer gets 99 years in Texas fraud case
Scheme used leased credit- and debit-card terminals; defendant lived on Eastern Shore A former Annapolis lawyer and Eastern Shore resident who was convicted of federal mail fraud in 1990 has been sentenced to 99 years in a Texas state prison for running a fraudulent investment scheme using leased credit- and debit-card terminals. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:34:39 GMT)
Supreme Court says molester's old request for lawyer no longer valid in new investigation
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court says prosecutors can use the confession of a child molester who asked for a lawyer when first questioned, then admitted to the crime three years later. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:33:50 GMT)
Wife attacker has sentenced doubled after intervention from Attorney General
A man who "branded" his wife's face with an iron has had his sentenced doubled after the Attorney General personally intervened. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:55:51 GMT)
Boston U.S. Attorney Reviewing ‘93 Mail Bomb Probe
The U.S. Attorney's office in Boston is reviewing its 1993 probe of an attempted mail bombing in which authorities questioned Amy Bishop, a former Braintree resident and professor recently accused of killing three colleagues in Alabama. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:58:51 GMT)
Attorney: Judge Can't Choose Counsel for Iowa Boy
CHARITON (AP) - An attorney says the rights of a Chariton boy accused of killing his stepfather were violated when a judge rejected a request for the attorney to represent the child. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:05:09 GMT)
Court says inmate's lawyer request no longer valid
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a suspect's request for a lawyer is good for only 14 days after the person is released from police custody, reinstating the confession of a child molester who had asked for a lawyer... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:29:29 GMT)
US Attorney Reviews '93 Newton Mail Bomb Probe
The U.S. Attorney's office in Boston is reviewing its 1993 probe of an attempted mail bombing in which authorities questioned a professor recently accused of killing three colleagues in Alabama. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:54:53 GMT)
Court says old lawyer request no longer valid
The Supreme Court said Wednesday a request for a lawyer from someone under police interrogation is valid only for 14 days, reinstating the confession of a child molester who asked for a lawyer nearly three years before he confessed. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:55:16 GMT)
JUVENILE COURT: An attorney is fighting to be allowed to represent a 12-year-old boy accused of killing his stepfather
A Des Moines attorney says a judge violated the rights of a 12-year-old boy accused of killing his stepfather. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:57:48 GMT)
GOP Hires Lawyer To Challenge Bysiewicz's Lawsuit
The state's Republican Party has decided to hire a lawyer to challenge Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz in the lawsuit that she filed last week to seek a "declaratory ruling" that she is eligible to run for state attorney general. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:03:49 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Shuts Down Debt Settlement Operation
The Attorney General's Office and the Alabama Securities Commission announced the permanent shutdown of one of the largest debt settlement schemes in the nation, which had been operated in Prattville by a local attorney. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:42:30 GMT)
Local lawyer charged in $1 million mortgage fraud scheme
NORFOLK A local lawyer has been charged in federal court with wire fraud in what authorities allege was a $1 million mortgage fraud scheme. Stephen M. Gunther, who lives in Hertford, N.C., but has his law office off Princess Anne Road in Virginia Beach, is accused of failing to identify third parties involved in four home sales in 2006. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:52:50 GMT)
Attorney General: Florida 'down' to 49,000 gang members
Florida has about 1,100 criminal gangs, with nearly 49,000 members, Attorney General Bill McCollum said today. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:58:48 GMT)
Toyota agrees to improve repair program for New Yorkers, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says
Associated Press"It is unacceptable that New York consumers should face additional burdens when dealing with a safety problem that is Toyota's responsibility," Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said in a statement. ALBANY, N.Y. -- Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to guarantee... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:10:07 GMT)
SC attorney general to intervene in waste dispute
COLUMBIA — South Carolina's attorney general said Wednesday that he plans to press federal regulators to stick to long-standing plans to open a Nevada repository for thousands of tons of nuclear waste, much of which would come from a former weapons plant near the Georgia line. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:19:19 GMT)
Court says inmate's lawyer request no longer valid
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a suspect's request for a lawyer is good for only 14 days after the person is released from police custody, reinstating the confession of a child molester who had asked for a lawyer nearly three years before he confessed. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:30:37 GMT)
Obama Tabs Berkeley Lawyer Not Named Yoo for Federal Job
Berkeley finally has a lawyer getting national attention whose name isn't synonymous with torture. (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:51:15 GMT)
Annadale attorney nominated to serve on state Court of Claims
Advance file photoWayne Ozzi, 57, of Annadale, is principal law clerk to Surrogate Robert Gigante.STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Gov. David Paterson has nominated Staten Island Democratic attorney Wayne Ozzi to serve on the state Court of Claims, a move which... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:25:07 GMT)
Md. attorney general: State to recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D) said Wednesday that effective immediately, and until challenged in court, the state recognizes same-sex marriages performed elsewhere and that Maryland agencies should begin affording out-of-state gay couples all the rights they have been awarded i... (Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:28:59 GMT)
Maryland must recognize out-of-state gay marriages, state attorney general says
The issue 'will be ultimately resolved in the courts,' Atty. Gen. Gansler says, but he expects the state's highest court would rule that legal gay marriages in other states are valid in Maryland. State agencies in Maryland must recognize out-of-state gay marriages until the legislature or courts decide otherwise, Maryland's attorney general said Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:14:03 GMT)
Okla. attorney general says he opposes sale of state workers' compensation agency
OKLAHOMA CITY - A proposal to sell Oklahoma's workers' compensation insurance agency could force businesses to pay higher rates and make the insurance unaffordable for new and high-risk employers, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:16:55 GMT)
Attorney General's office to step up spot-checks of nursing homes
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan 's office next week plans to begin stepping up unannounced spot-checks of nursing homes to make sure that sex offenders and other convicted criminals who live in those facilities pose no threat to residents who might live alongside them.In a letter sent Wednesday to the chiefs of the State Police, state health department and state aging department, Madigan ... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:30:23 GMT)
Suspect can't wait forever for lawyer, high court rules
Suspect can't wait forever for lawyer, high court rules (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:32:51 GMT)
Maryland attorney general: state to recognize same-sex marriages
Maryland’s attorney general said Wednesday that the state should immediately start recognizing same-sex marriages performed elsewhere, a decision that is certain to draw quick legal or legislative challenges. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:33:15 GMT)
Garrido heard 'voices of angels,' attorney says
Phillip Garrido's attorney may be laying the groundwork for a mental health defense in his kidnapping-rape trial, citing "signs of serious mental illness" and saying he has "been hearing the voices of angels for years." (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:02:53 GMT)
Intervention will cop international criticism: lawyer
Australia will face strong criticism of the Northern Territory intervention when it appears before the UN Human Rights Commission in September, a human rights lawyer says. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:15:34 GMT)
With Call for Inquiry, Governor Hands Attorney General a Political Quandary
Attorney General Cuomo agreed to look into the handling of a domestic violence complaint against a senior Paterson aide. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:23:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Dugard kidnapper is mentally ill
A lawyer representing the Northern California man charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard says her client is mentally ill and incapable of trying to manipulate his victim from jail. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:25:45 GMT)
Murder accused did not know about gun: lawyer
The man police say drove a gang to carry out a robbery at a south Auckland liquor store where owner Navtej Singh was shot dead did not know a loaded rifle had been brought along, his lawyer said today.Summing up, his lawyer Paul... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:30:19 GMT)
Federal prosecutor tapped for U.S. attorney post
More than a year after taking office, President Barack Obama finally picked a nominee to be the next U.S. attorney in San Diego — and he didn’t go outside the office to do so. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:48:06 GMT)
Lawyer: Jaycee Dugard kidnapper is mentally ill
The Northern California man charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard has "a serious mental illness" and "may not be competent to be a defendant," his defense lawyer said in court papers filed Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:04:01 GMT)
Lawyer says California man charged in Jaycee Dugard kidnapping has serious mental illness
SAN FRANCISCO - The California man charged with kidnapping and raping long-time captive Jaycee Dugard has "a serious mental illness" and "may not be competent to be a defendant," his defence lawyer said in court papers filed Wednesday. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:50:00 GMT)
U.S. Attorney wants review of 1993 Bishop probe
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Attorney's office is getting involved in the Amy Bishop investigation. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:33:01 GMT)
Supreme Court rules that request for lawyer in questioning has expiration
A suspect's request that a lawyer be present before submitting to police questioning does not last forever, the Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. In fact, 14 days is long enough for police to wait before taking the alleged perpetrator into custody again and attempting another interrogation. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:42:12 GMT)
Laura Duffy nominated for US attorney in San Diego
President Obama has nominated veteran federal prosecutor Laura Duffy for U.S. attorney in San Diego. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:55:55 GMT)
Mighty Toyota Kneels Before N.Y. Attorney General
A customer service deal between New York State and Toyota -- announced earlier Wednesday -- has now gone nationwide. The Japanese carmaker said it will provide another means of transportation for any owner of a recalled Toyota who is not comfortable driving the car. New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo walked up to the microphones just about the time the chairman of Toyota Motors was sitting ... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:26:52 GMT)
7th Circuit Worries -- but Not Too Much -- About Insurer Influence in Attorney Fees Case
The 7th Circuit reversed two lower court decisions on the awarding of attorney fees to private parties who prevailed over the U.S. government. The court also took a stand for the first time on whether an insurance company's paying for litigation should make a difference in awarding fees. The three cases were brought under the Equal Access to Justice Act, which allows the granting of fees to ... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:45:50 GMT)
Lawyer bares sexual harassment of "Morong 43" women
The female members of the so-called Morong 43 had been subjected to sexual threats by their military captors, according to their lawyer. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:54:40 GMT)
Phillip Garrido heard angels, attorney says
Phillip Garrido's attorney filed court papers late Wednesday in Garrido's kidnapping-rape trial that cite "signs of serious mental illness" and say he has "been hearing the voices of angels for years." (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:05:26 GMT)
S.B. County district attorney Mike Ramos proposes government reforms
San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos introduced a government-reform proposal Wednesday that would impose campaign-contribution limits and prohibit county supervisors from interfering in employees' duties. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:55:18 GMT)
Laura Duffy nominee for U.S. attorney
More than a year after taking office, President Barack Obama picked a nominee to be the next U.S. attorney in San Diego — and he didn’t go outside the office to do so. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:19:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Jaycee Dugard kidnapper is mentally ill
PLACERVILLE, Calif. (AP) — A lawyer representing the Northern California man charged with kidnapping and raping Jaycee Dugard says her client is mentally ill and incapable of trying to manipulate his victim from jail. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:17:20 GMT)
Artist Daniel Moore's attorney: Lost appeal in UA rights case was my fault
Stephen Heninger, the attorney for Daniel Moore, the sports artist known for capturing great moments in University of Alabama football history, filed a motion late Tuesday asking a federal appeals court in Atlanta to reconsider its decision to dismiss Moore's appeal. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:52:50 GMT)
Obama nominates Hialeah-born lawyer Wifredo Ferrer for U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama nominated Miami native Wifredo Ferrer as the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida Thursday. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:24:15 GMT)
Man left young kids in car to meet with attorney, police say
A man left an 11-month-old and a 2½-year-old in his Suzuki so he could meet with his attorney about a traffic citation, Tampa police say. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:26:00 GMT)
Lawyer for Myanmar's Suu Kyi optimistic on release
A lawyer for detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Thursday he is optimistic that Myanmar's highest court will grant an appeal to free her. Others believe the Supreme Court is more likely to reject the appeal Friday as legal rulings in the... Myanmar - Aung San Suu Kyi - Burma - Asia - Supreme Court of the United States (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:29:59 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Deadliest Catch' star Jake Harris wasn't driving drunk
Jake Harris' lawyer claims that while the Deadliest Catch star is "still torn up" about his father's death earlier this month, those emotions did not cause him to get behind a wheel while intoxicated. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:42:48 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald to handle Mumbai terror case
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has personally prosecuted just one case in Chicago since arriving in September 2001 from New York, where he'd made his reputation prosecuting terrorism cases including the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center.Now, Fitzgerald plans to prosecute what authorities have called one of the most significant terrorism cases in the country — the 2008 bombings in Mumbai ... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:01:10 GMT)
Lawyer for Myanmar's Suu Kyi optimistic on release
A lawyer for detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said Thursday he is optimistic that Myanmar's highest court will grant an appeal to free her. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:18:59 GMT)
Attorney: Bishop Is ‘A Very Sick Time Bomb, Ready To Go Off’
"In my humble estimation after 41 years in criminal law, she's clearly insane," said Roy Miller, Amy Bishop's attorney in Alabama, to WBUR. "She's not insane right now, but, I mean, what can I say, she's one of the nicest ladies you'd ever want to sit down with right now. But look, look at the pattern." (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:43:51 GMT)
Kilpatrick's lawyer: Court order is encouraging
A lawyer for Kwame Kilpatrick said he is encouraged by an order today from the state Court of Appeals asking for paperwork from a lower court's hearing earlier this week regarding the ex-mayor's alleged probation violation. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:23:10 GMT)
Pennsylvania Attorney General seeks loss accounting from those left with incomplete homes constructed by Maryland ...
Nearly one year after Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett sued Maryland home-builder Altieri Enterprises , Corbett is asking affected homeowners to turn over records showing their losses. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:42:23 GMT)
Attorney General backing for PPS
The Attorney General defends the Public Prosecution Service's handling of the Thomas Devlin murder case. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:54:09 GMT)
Jefferson Parish Top Attorney Placed On Paid Leave
Tom Wilkinson, Jefferson Parish's embattled top attorney, was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:13:47 GMT)
Italian court throws out case against Berlusconi lawyer
A top Italian court Thursday threw out a corruption case against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's former tax lawyer David Mills saying it was out of time, the ANSA news agency reported. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:04:33 GMT)
Berlusconi lawyer has guilty verdict overturned
Italy's highest court overturned a guilty verdict Thursday for British lawyer David Mills, who was accused of taking a bribe to lie in court in the 1990s to protect Premier Silvio Berlusconi. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:13:02 GMT)
Accused UAH shooter Amy Bishop gets second attorney
Huntsville attorney Barry Abston has been appointed co-counsel to help defend accused UAH shooter Amy Bishop against capital murder and attempted murder charges (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:35:43 GMT)
Hochul approved as U.S. attorney for Western New York
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee this morning approved William J. Hochul, the career federal prosecutor who handled the "Lackawanna Six" terrorism case, as U.S. attorney for Western New York. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:52:30 GMT)
Italy court throws out case against British lawyer
Italy's top court Thursday threw out a case against a British lawyer convicted of taking a bribe from Silvio Berlusconi, a ruling that gave the prime minister a shot in the arm and could affect a related case against him. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:30:00 GMT)
Italian court throws out case against Berlusconi lawyer
ROME -A top Italian court Thursday threw out a corruption case against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's former tax lawyer David Mills saying it was out of time, the ANSA news agency reported. Read more... (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:34:39 GMT)
Attorney general, defense secretary urge Congress not to restrict court trials on terrorists
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder and Defense Secretary Robert Gates are urging Congress not to restrict the executive branch from prosecuting terrorism defendants either in federal courts or in reformed military commissions in the United States. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:04:00 GMT)
Attorney general, defense secretary urge Congress not to place restrictions on terror trials
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder and Defense Secretary Robert Gates is urging Congress not to restrict the executive branch from prosecuting terrorism defendants in federal courts or in reformed military commissions in the United States. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:32:20 GMT)
Berlusconi lawyer has guilty verdict overturned
Italy's highest court overturned a guilty verdict Thursday for a British lawyer accused of taking a bribe to lie in court in the 1990s to protect Premier Silvio Berlusconi, ruling that the statute of limitations had expired. (Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:59:22 GMT)
Case against Berlusconi lawyer dismissed
A top Italian court threw out a corruption case against Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's former tax lawyer David Mills saying it was out of time. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:09:51 GMT)
Ferrer nominated to be U.S. attorney for Southern District of Florida
President Barack Obama Thursday nominated Miami-Dade native Wifredo Ferrer as the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:35:52 GMT)
Lawyer for Myanmar's Suu Kyi optimistic she'll be freed by court; others more skeptical
YANGON, Myanmar - A lawyer for detained Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi said he is optimistic that Myanmar's highest court will grant an appeal to free her. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:49:00 GMT)
Calif. attorney general seeks financial records from 7 health insurers over premium increases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Attorney General Jerry Brown subpoenaed financial records from the state's seven largest health insurance companies Thursday, saying he's concerned companies are unjustly raising premiums. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:37:29 GMT)
Stockton City Attorney To Resign
Stockton City Attorney Ren Nosky announced his resignation Thursday after nearly six years in the job. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:40:14 GMT)
Miami-Dade native named U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama Thursday nominated Miami-Dade native Wifredo Ferrer as the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Florida. The position, which requires Senate confirmation, is among the most powerful of the 93 U.S. attorney's offices nationwide. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:54:11 GMT)
State Attorney General Jerry Brown subpoenas documents from health insurers
California Attorney General Jerry Brown subpoenaed financial records from the state's seven largest health insurance companies Thursday, saying he's concerned companies are unjustly raising premiums. The subpoenas include Anthem Blue Cross, the state's largest for-profit health insurer, which has come under fire recently for a proposed rate hike of up to 39 percent. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:17:53 GMT)
Denver lawyer nominated for judgeship
William J. Martinez, a Denver lawyer who immigrated from Mexico as a child with his parents, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as a trial judge in the U. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:21:24 GMT)
Attorney: Stack widow being removed from lawsuit
There has been a change in the lawsuit filed against the wife of a pilot who crashed his plane into a Northwest Austin office building. The attorney representing the family of Vernon Hunter is removing Sheryl Stack from that lawsuit on Friday morning. Dan Ross says Stack and her attorney have agreed not to contest the relase of the autopsy report for Mr. Hunter, the only man killed in the ... (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:33:10 GMT)
Attorney: Toyota Chairman Disappointed Family
A San Diego-based attorney and friend of the Santee crash victims' family told 10News the family was disappointed in Toyota's chairman. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:37:23 GMT)
Defense lawyer, misdemeanor judge vie for felony bench
Defense lawyer, misdemeanor judge vie for felony bench (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:42:37 GMT)
Italy court throws out case against British lawyer
ROME, Feb 26 – Italy’s top court Thursday threw out a case against a British lawyer convicted of taking a bribe from Silvio Berlusconi, a ruling that gave the prime minister a shot in the arm and could affect a related case against him. The Court of Cassations did not pronounce a judgement on guilt or innocence, but ruled that the case against David Mills had expired because the statute of ... (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:59:44 GMT)
Calif. attorney general seeks financial records from 7 health insurers over premium increases
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Attorney General Jerry Brown subpoenaed financial records from the state's seven largest health insurance companies Thursday, saying he's concerned companies are unjus... (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:12:23 GMT)
Attorney General subpoena adds more question and drama to local government actions
As most Vernon residents probably know by now, the state attorney general’s office is investigating two tracts of land the township bought for the town center project, which a forensic audit calls "purchase anomalies," because the township paid much more for the land than their appraised values, with money allegedly disappearing in one of the deals. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:40:28 GMT)
Soldier assaults student, parents engage lawyer
KOTA KINABALU: The parents of a boy has lodged a police report that a soldier had allegedly assaulted their nine-year-old son in a school in Papar. They have also engaged a lawyer to initiate legal action, seeking damages over the injuries sustained by their son. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:12:52 GMT)
Judge attorney: Reinstatement of charges unusual
An attorney for Senior Judge C. Joseph Rehkamp, accused of assaulting his wife, called the reinstatement of domestic violence charges an unusual occurrence. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:16:02 GMT)
Domestic violence accusation against prominent San Bernardino lawyer withdrawn
The attorney for a politically active San Bernardino lawyer who was arrested this week on suspicion of domestic violence said his client's estranged wife has signed a statement denying the incident ever took place. (Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:25:19 GMT)
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