Attorney News Mar 2010
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MO Attorney General Wants to Oust Christian County Assessor
(Ozark, MO) Attorney General Chris Koster is trying to get the Christian County Assessor removed from office. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:07:42 GMT)
Attorney: Teen's Sentence In Sex Case Fair
The attorney for the New Berlin teen convicted of using Facebook to blackmail his classmates for sex is calling the teen's prison sentence fair (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:36:39 GMT)
Jude (and lawyer) meet his lovechild
ALFIE star Jude Law meets his lovechild Sophia in Florida with his lawyer in tow (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:38:48 GMT)
The Reasons Why You Should Have Your Own Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
Miami is a great place to live but accidents do happen and it is always best to come prepared when it happens by having your own Miami personal injury lawyer to take care of your needs. Getting yourself injured in an accident without representation will only add more insult to the injury. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:16:22 GMT)
Republican State Sen. Andrew Roraback Considers Run For Attorney General
State Sen. Andrew W. Roraback on Friday became the second Republican to express formal interest in his party's nomination for attorney general, calling himself a "country lawyer" and "moderate Republican" who would be willing to confront injustices to citizens. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:33:30 GMT)
E. Hanover extorted lawyer
EAST HANOVER TWP. - A Newark man pleaded guilty to terrorizing his elderly lawyer, the same attorney he had already pleaded guilty to extorting $2,000 from last year. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:39:33 GMT)
Accused of misconduct, prominent lawyer seeks to hold on to his license
Two years ago, he was both lawyer and de facto press agent for the man who called himself Clark Rockefeller, flanking the owlish accused kidnapper in court, arranging jailhouse interviews between his client and reporters, and enthusiastically making the rounds on network and cable news shows. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:18:29 GMT)
Ali al-Faraj's Portsmouth lawyer Mark Jacob resigns as Fuglers partner
• London law firm Fuglers confirms departure of Mark Jacob • Lawyer remains director at administration-hit Portsmouth Mark Jacob, the lawyer for former Portsmouth owner, Ali al-Faraj, has "ceased to be a partner" for Fuglers, the London-based solicitors, it was confirmed to the Guardian this morning. Fuglers held the client account for Faraj when the Saudi businessman bought 90% of Portsmouth ... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:57:31 GMT)
1,100 gangs in state, attorney general says
Florida has about 1,100 criminal gangs with nearly 49,000 members, Attorney General Bill McCollum said Wednesday. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:10:46 GMT)
Attorney General lays down law of life
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan came to campus last Wednesday and shared her personal philosophy with the students in attendance. Her talk was advertised as "Why choose public service?" To that end, she emphasized her belief that "one person can make a difference. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:26:01 GMT)
U.S. Lawyer Finds Europe Going Astray
An American lawyer is seeking to bring lawsuits against the E.U. and its member states for environmental shortcomings. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:45:47 GMT)
Roseland attorney named âYoung Irishman of the Yearâ
ROSELAND – Kevin M. Brennan, an attorney with Lowenstein Sandler in Roseland, will be honored as “Young Irishman of the Year” by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of the Oranges at its 109th anniversary dinner. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:44:42 GMT)
Ethan Sheffet named new Roseland borough attorney
ROSELAND – Ethan Jesse Sheffet became the new borough attorney Tuesday, Feb. 23, replacing Paul Jemas, who had served the municipality in that capacity since 2007. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:46:22 GMT)
E. Hanover extorted lawyer
EAST HANOVER TWP. - A Newark man pleaded guilty to terrorizing his elderly lawyer, the same attorney he had already pleaded guilty to extorting $2,000 from last year. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:56:29 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen: Former inmates must give DNA
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says former inmates who never gave a DNA sample before they were released from still owe the state. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:12:12 GMT)
Attorney General Cuomo investigating Governor Patterson's use of troopers to influence woman accuser
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is investigating whether Governor Paterson misused state troopers surrounding him to influence a woman who accused one of his aides of domestic abuse (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT)
BOG member to run for Attorney General
By: The South End Bernstein filed paperwork in January Wayne State Governor Richard Bernstein is expected to announce his candidacy for Michigan's Attorney General later today, according to WXYZ.... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:14:24 GMT)
Texas Attorney General warns of potential scammers
Over the years, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has received numerous complaints about tax preparers who fail to file tax returns on time, charge excessive fees, fail to secure anticipated refunds and fail to return personal financial documents to customers. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:03:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Sentence fair in Facebook sex scam
WAUKESHA The lawyer for a Wisconsin teen convicted of using a Facebook scam to blackmail classmates into sex says the 15-year sentence is fair. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:28:37 GMT)
TAYLOR: Officials end monthslong debate by choosing a city attorney
TAYLOR — City officials ended a long dispute Wednesday by selecting a former police officer as the new city attorney. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:47:06 GMT)
Hire a Florida Personal Injury Lawyer to Help You with Your Claim
In times of legal troubles, you can turn to a reliable Florida personal injury lawyer to help you with your case. However, time is important when it comes to hiring the right lawyer because you also need to respect the Statute of Limitations that governs the filing of a claim. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:07:36 GMT)
British journalist to remain held in Gaza for another 15 days: lawyer
Hamas on Monday extended the detention period of a British journalist for another 15 days, the lawyer of the journalist said. "The session the military court has held today was not a trial, it was just to extend his detention," Sharhabeel al-Zaeem, the lawyer, said. He said that the prosecution accused Paul Martin of "disturbing peace" but he has not yet finally charged. "Martin told me that he ... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:18:48 GMT)
Lawyer asks SC to reconsider ruling on appointed gov't execs
Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal on Monday asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its decision that appointive officials are deemed resigned once they file their certificates of candidacy (COCs). (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:29:17 GMT)
Bernstein launches Michigan attorney general campaign
Lansing -- Lawyer Richard Bernstein has kicked off his campaign seeking the Democratic nomination to run for attorney general in Michigan. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:48:53 GMT)
Attorney says Fort Hood shooting suspect moving soon from military hospital to county jail
FORT WORTH, Texas - An attorney says the Army psychiatrist charged in the worst mass shooting on a U.S. military base will soon be moved to a county jail near Fort Hood after four months in a military hospital. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:59:25 GMT)
Lawyer says Turkish pop star charged after raid
The lawyer for Tarkan, Turkey's best-known pop star, says prosecutors have charged the singer after he was detained in a narcotics raid. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:54 GMT)
Lawyer says Turkish pop star charged after raid
ANKARA, Turkey - The lawyer for Tarkan, Turkey's best-known pop star, says prosecutors have charged the singer... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:39:14 GMT)
Report: Florida attorney alleges racial profiling in Georgia, seeks $10 million
An attorney from South Florida is seeking $10 million in damages in a federal lawsuit accusing a sheriff's office in Georgia of racial profiling. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:09:03 GMT)
Meet the candidates for Mecklenburg Co. District Attorney
February 26 th was the last day candidates could file to run for Mecklenburg County District Attorney and only two men threw their hats into the ring. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:37:58 GMT)
5-year prison term for Tucson lawyer who bilked clients
A Tucson lawyer who bilked two clients out of more than $740,00 was sentenced to five years in prison and three years probation Monday by Pima County Superior Court Judge Deborah Bernini. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:51:06 GMT)
Ground Zero Health Case Lawyer Claims To Have Respirator Smoking Gun
A lawyer for two of the 9/11 sickness cases believes he has a smoking gun to prove that firefighters were improperly equipped at Ground Zero, and should have been given respirators. Lawyer Andrew Carboy , whose firm represents more than 600 firefighters, found the city documents on respirator requirements buried among nearly 3 million other FDNY documents that were only released this past summer ... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:04:16 GMT)
Rob Ramage lawyer argues his Charter rights were violated in drunk driving case
TORONTO - A lawyer for Rob Ramage is telling Ontario's top court that a police officer wilfully and deliberately violated the former NHL player's Charter rights. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:07:00 GMT)
Riddle Says He Expects to Hire Own Attorney
Political consultant Sam Riddle says even if a judge appoints a lawyer to represent him, he still expects to hire his own attorney in a second corruption trial in federal... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:10:20 GMT)
Lawyer says Turkish pop star charged after raid
ANKARA, Turkey -- The lawyer for Tarkan, Turkey's best-known pop star, says prosecutors have charged the singer after he was detained in a narcotics raid.The star, who goes by only one name, was rele... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:14:56 GMT)
Defense attorney in long-running death penalty case asks to step down for health reasons
Defense attorney in long-running death penalty case asks to step down for health reasons (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:27:03 GMT)
Lafayette attorney wanted on $1 million warrant
Boulder County investigators are looking for a Lafayette attorney -- who was arrested in 2008 on numerous charges of sex assault on a child -- because he failed to appear for his trial. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:37:34 GMT)
Judge to hold hearing on attorney for Riddle
Political consultant Sam Riddle has until the end of the day today to tell a federal judge he has retained his own attorney before the court appoints a new one for him. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:38:37 GMT)
Dallas Cowles & Thompson Promotes Appellate Attorney Henry to Shareholder
DALLAS – The Dallas-based law firm Cowles & Thompson, P.C., is pleased to announce that attorney Byron Henry has been named a shareholder in the firm’s Appellate Law section. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:52:54 GMT)
Attorney General: Ohioans to receive Toyota recall services
COLUMBUS -- Ohioans are now eligible to receive services and reimbursement from Toyota as a part of its product safety recalls, according to an announcement on the Toyota website , Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:13:55 GMT)
Defense attorney pleads for woman's life
SANTA ANA – A defense attorney for a woman convicted in the double murder of a fortune teller and her daughter pleaded Monday with jurors to show mercy and spare his client's life."She has value to her husband. She has value to her children,''... (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:29:25 GMT)
Accused of bilking LM woman, ex-health aide seeks new lawyer
NORRISTOWN — An Upper Darby woman who admitted to bilking an elderly, partially blind Lower Merion woman for whom she worked as a home health aide apparently needs a new lawyer. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:29:47 GMT)
Kilpatrick attorney broke conduct rules, panel says
An attorney discipline panel said today that Samuel McCargo committed five professional violations in the perjury-tainted Detroit police whistleblower case that could cost him his license. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:35:34 GMT)
WITH PDF: Kilpatrick attorney broke conduct rules, panel says
An attorney discipline panel said today that Samuel McCargo committed five professional violations in the perjury-tainted Detroit police whistleblower case that could cost him his license. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:46:38 GMT)
Ex-Kilpatrick attorney McCargo guilty of 5 ethical violations, panel finds
Samuel McCargo, a Detroit attorney who represented former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in a police whistle-blower trial, is guilty of five counts of professional misconduct, the Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission said today. The panel also cleared McCargo of five other counts of alleged professional misconduct. (Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:37:22 GMT)
Lawyer faces disciplinary charges over Bre-X trial
Disciplinary charges against Joseph Groia, which stem from his courtroom conduct in his successful defence of former Bre-X geologist John Felderhof, should be thrown out, suggested his lawyer Monday (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:30:37 GMT)
Sumrell Sugg Partner Named North Carolina Super Lawyer
New Bern , North Carolina – March 1, 2010 – Scott Hart, partner at New Bern law firm Sumrell Sugg Carmichael Hicks and Hart, has been named a Super Lawyer, a major peer recognition honor. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:07:47 GMT)
Felderhof lawyer faces disciplinary charges over Bre-X trial
The "civility prosecution" against Joseph Groia by the body that regulates lawyers in Ontario is based on a flawed and unfair investigation, his lawyer argued Monday. The disciplinary charges against... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:36:30 GMT)
Torture trial hears from lawyer for accused
A lawyer for one of two Gold Coast brothers accused of torturing a man over a drug debt has told a Brisbane court his client did not assault or shoot his alleged victim. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:15:32 GMT)
Macon lawyer named federal bankruptcy judge
A Macon lawyer has been appointed as U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge for the Middle District of Georgia. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:25:28 GMT)
Ex-attorney Who Missed His Criminal Trial Sought
Boulder authorities say they're searching for a former Lafayette attorney who failed to appear to his trail for charges of sexual assault on a child. Authorities say 47-year-old Duane Glenn Rogers told people he was depressed about his 2008 arrest and the allegations against him. He was scheduled to go on trial in September. A judge has issued a warrant for his arrest. Authorities say Rogers ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:41:10 GMT)
Ex-attorney who missed his criminal trial sought
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) - Boulder authorities say they're searching for a former Lafayette attorney who failed to appear to his trail for charges of sexual assault on a child. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:59:26 GMT)
Ex-attorney who missed his criminal trial sought
BOULDER (AP) - Boulder authorities say they're searching for a former Lafayette attorney who failed to appear to his trial for charges of sexual assault on a child. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:44:16 GMT)
A Supreme Court of 1 Justice -- Sotomayor -- Rules Against Former 'D.C. Madam' Lawyer
Lawyer Montgomery Blair Sibley, one-time attorney for the "D.C. Madam," has been a continuing gadfly at the Supreme Court, challenging it on a range of issues and then suing the Court itself when it does not rule in his favor or does not take up his case. His suits cause recusal problems for the Court, because the justices tend to recuse when they are named targets. Sibley's latest suit named ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:01:18 GMT)
Justices Debate Whether Lawyer Negligence Can Extend Habeas Deadline
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struggled with just how bad a lawyer must be to warrant stopping the clock on the time for filing a prisoner's federal habeas petition. In Holland v. Florida, the justices confronted two issues: whether the one-year deadline for filing habeas petitions under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act can be tolled for equitable reasons, and whether a ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:02:19 GMT)
Panel: Ex-Kilpatrick Lawyer Broke Rules
A former lawyer for ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick faces sanctions and possible disbarment after an attorney discipline panel found he broke rules in a whistleblower lawsuit. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:10:20 GMT)
Shorter murder trial: Attorney refutes conspiracy charge
A conspiracy and murder attempt? Not so, claims the attorney for Brenda Kay Shorter, 37, accused of trying to kill her former brother-in-law with a hatchet at the family's rural Dover farm in the spring of 2008. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:23:10 GMT)
Former attorney wins the fight in Brian David Mitchell's hearing
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4 News) - Former U.S. attorney, Brett Tolman, finally got to hear the verdict he's been wanting to hear for more then seven years: Brian David... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:37:32 GMT)
Tucson lawyer gets 5 years for scamming clients
TUCSON - A Tucson lawyer convicted of ripping off clients has been sentenced to a five year prison term. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:28:47 GMT)
Attorney for Fort Hood suspect starts blog to state his case
In response to a partial gag order, the attorney for the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting suspect has started a blog to make his case on the high-profile case. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:17:28 GMT)
Justices Debate Whether Lawyer Negligence Can Extend Habeas Deadline
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struggled with just how bad a lawyer must be to warrant stopping the clock on the time for filing a prisoner's federal habeas petition. In Holland v. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:02:10 GMT)
DEM IS A DISABILITY ADVOCATE: Bernstein joins the race for attorney general
Farmington Hills attorney Richard Bernstein made it official Monday, kicking off his campaign for state attorney general at stops in Lansing and West Bloomfield. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:35:34 GMT)
Court is to name Riddle lawyer
A federal judge will appoint a new lawyer for political consultant Sam Riddle after he failed to meet a deadline to hire counsel Monday. "It is a royal (expletive) raising money for lawyers," Riddle posted Monday afternoon on his Facebook and Twitter accounts. "Prospecting for freedom is costly." (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:36:45 GMT)
Panel: Kilpatrick's lawyer broke the rules
Attorney Samuel McCargo became the first lawyer felled by professional misconduct charges Monday for his role in the text messaging scandal that drove his client, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, from office. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:38:35 GMT)
Sam Riddle says he expects to hire own attorney
Political consultant Sam Riddle says even if a federal judge appoints a lawyer to represent him, he still expects to hire his own attorney in a second corruption trial in Detroit. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:52:12 GMT)
Bernstein enters race for attorney general
Southeast Michigan lawyer Richard Bernstein on Monday formally kicked off his campaign to become the state's next attorney general, joining Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton in seeking the Democratic nomination. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:39:47 GMT)
Lawyer says town is unfair to gas station
STURBRIDGE - A lawyer asked selectmen last night to reconsider denying his client an additional 607 gallons per day of sewer capacity for a convenience store and gas station. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:45:55 GMT)
Toledo area lawyer pleads guilty to taking client funds
By ERICA BLAKE BLADE STAFF WRITER Gerald Baker couldn't say exactly where he spent more than $34,000 he was supposed to have given clients, only that he took the money "without [it] being forwarded on to the parties involved." A lawyer who was placed on an indefinite suspension last year by the Supreme Court of Ohio, Baker pleaded guilty in Lucas County Common Pleas Court yesterday to grand ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:03:18 GMT)
Attorney: County would pay Jackson Health System’s 10,000 union workers
If the Jackson Health System runs out of cash, the county would be responsible for paying Jackson's 10,500 union workers, but not necessarily the other 1,500 employees, according to a legal analysis by County Attorney R.A. Cuevas Jr. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:24:03 GMT)
TAYLOR: Officials end monthslong debate by choosing a city attorney
TAYLOR — City officials ended a long dispute Wednesday by selecting a former police officer as the new city attorney. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:17:16 GMT)
CMA Applauds Attorney General Probe, Says Insurers Must Be Held Accountable
The California Medical Association praised Attorney General Jerry Brown for subpoenaing the financial records of the state's seven largest insurers and investigating if they are illegally exercising market power and inappropriately denying claims, raising premiums or inaccurately rating doctors. "California's top five insurers control 86 percent of the state's private health care market," said ... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:28:40 GMT)
Attorney: Gages contract doesnt follow charter
LA MARQUE The city attorney said the severance clause in the city manager's contract was "inconsistent" with the city's charter. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:57:41 GMT)
Former client claims lawyer robbed him
A MAN acquitted of sex charges wants compensation from his lawyer over artworks and furniture he claims she stole when he fled to New Zealand on the eve of his trial. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:28:55 GMT)
Lawyer says firm's harassment made her ill
A former lawyer at Freehills claims the high-profile firm discriminated against her due to her age in the latest case to highlight claims of poor working conditions at law firms. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:32:07 GMT)
Texas Attorney General attends 2nd Amendment Argument
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today attended oral argument at the United States Supreme Court, which this morning heard the Second Amendment case, McDonald v. City of Chicago. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:32:21 GMT)
CONSUMER PROTECTION: Iowa's Attorney General is in Washington, D.C. to advocate for a new consumer law division
The Iowa Attorney General is in Washington, D.C. pushing for a new consumer law division. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:43:55 GMT)
Attorney explains why UK pitcher left
An attorney for University of Kentucky pitcher James Paxton issued a statement Tuesday, explaining w (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:04:23 GMT)
Attorney: Jury Likely To Convict Kirkland
A defense attorney has told prospective jurors that he expects they'll convict his client, so he focused on whether they could hand out punishment fairly. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:41:27 GMT)
Bre-X lawyer prosecuted for 'incivility'
The "civility prosecution" against Joseph Groia by the body that regulates lawyers in Ontario is based on a flawed and unfair investigation, his lawyer argued yesterday. The disciplinary charges agai... (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:50:40 GMT)
Defendant smacks his attorney in courtroom
TOMS RIVER — A Neptune man on trial on charges of assaulting a civilian, police officer and police dog during a 2008 chase in Monmouth County smacked his attorney in the face this morning, and was quickly tackled by sheriff's officers, as he was called to the witness stand to testify. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:24:56 GMT)
Attorney: Gages contract doesnt follow charter
LA MARQUE The city attorney said the severance clause in the city manager's contract was "inconsistent" with the city's charter. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:48 GMT)
Panel: Lawyer In Kwame's Case Committed Misconduct
Ruling says lawyer disobeyed court rules while getting a settlement for police officers. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:43:54 GMT)
Cromdale Hotel demolition order unjustified: lawyer
A lawyer for the owners of the Cromdale Hotel on 118th Avenue says the city had no reason to issue a demolition order against the vacant building. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:07:17 GMT)
Miami Car Accident Lawyer The Person Who Will Fight For Your Rights
It is really difficult to find the right person that can represent you legally. But with the importance of the Miami car accident lawyer, it is very important that you have to choose the right one. You have to choose someone that you can trust and will stay by your side no matter what happens. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:03:11 GMT)
Jay Bauer dies, Breckenridge attorney and auctioneer-emcee extraordinaire
Breckenridge attorney and emcee Jay Bauer died Monday night after battling cancer for more than two years. Bauer, 65, was a well-respected attorney and active community member, emceeing numerous auctions and charity events. This story will be updated (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:13:27 GMT)
Prominent California Attorney William Ginsburg Joins Berg Injury Lawyers
Berg Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce the addition of veteran trial attorney William S. Ginsburg to its ranks as senior litigation counsel. He comes to the Northern California law firm with nearly 30 years of experience in trial litigation. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:39:04 GMT)
Panel Finds Lawyer Committed Misconduct
A panel of attorneys has determined that a lawyer whose actions ultimately helped bring down Kwame Kilpatrick's administration committed misconduct in his handling of explicit text messages between the then-mayor and a former top aide. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:33:02 GMT)
Polansky's lawyer: Correct "travesty of justice" or they will sue
MILFORD -- The lawyer for suspended Superintendent Harvey Polansky warned the attorney for the school board that unless the board corrects its "travesty of justice,'' Polansky will sue. (Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:20:53 GMT)
Kilpatrick lawyer broke conduct rules
DETROIT, March 2 (UPI) -- A lawyer who represented former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in a police whistle-blower trial faces sanctions for professional misconduct, a panel said. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:38:09 GMT)
Lawyer says man accused of bludgeoning clerk in Southeast Portland 'snapped'
Michael Clarence Hagen, 25, was about to be evicted, his lawyer says. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:29:11 GMT)
Lawyer dismisses photos of dying ducks as 'showboating'
An oil company lawyer on Tuesday dismissed the photos of bitumen-covered ducks being attacked by ravens as "showboating." (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:41:48 GMT)
Lake Worth commissioners tell city attorney to settle water dispute for $4.1 million
Lake Worth commissioners tell city attorney to settle water dispute for $4.1 million (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:54:02 GMT)
Attorney says stun gun never used on Jackson kids
An attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says the late singer's children were never exposed to a stun gun that was sent to the family's home recently. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:06:31 GMT)
San Diego city attorney to investigate noose case
The San Diego city attorney's office will determine if the hanging of a noose in a University of California, San Diego library was a hate crime. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:35:17 GMT)
Rehkamp’s attorney wants case dropped
WILKES-BARRE – An attorney for Senior Judge C. Joseph Rehkamp filed a motion in Luzerne County Court on Tuesday afternoon seeking to have domestic violence charges against the judge dismissed, claiming “selective prosecution.” (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:13:25 GMT)
Bre-X lawyer prosecuted for 'incivility'
The "civility prosecution" against Joseph Groia by the body that regulates lawyers in Ontario is based on a flawed and unfair investigation, his lawyer argued yesterday. The disciplinary charges agai... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:25:39 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson Kids Weren't Exposed To Stun Gun
Michael Jackson's children were never exposed to a mail-order stun gun recently delivered to the family's home, an attorney for the late singer's mother said Tuesday. Child services workers are investigating the incident, but attorney Adam Streisand said the stun gun was confiscated before any harm was done. Streisand represents Jackson's mother, Katherine, who has custody of her son's three ... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:32:39 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson kids weren't exposed to stun gun (11:02 a.m.)
LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's children were never exposed to a mail-order stun gun recently delivered to the family's home, an attorney for the late singer's mother said Tuesday. read more (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:43:28 GMT)
Paul Johnson grabs strong lead in Denton County district attorney race
In the marquee race in the Denton County Republican primary, the race for district attorney, Paul Johnson, 51, of Highland Village, held a strong lead in his bid for a second term. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:21:18 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson kids weren't exposed to stun gun
Michael Jackson's children were never exposed to a mail-order stun gun recently delivered to the family's home, an attorney for the late singer's mother said Tuesday. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:50:44 GMT)
Attorney: Gages contract doesnt follow charter
LA MARQUE The city attorney said the severance clause in the city manager's contract was "inconsistent" with the city's charter. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:13:16 GMT)
In appeal, lawyer asserts genocide teaching skewed
A well-known Boston civil rights lawyer argued yesterday that state educators violated the constitutional rights of Massachusetts public school students and teachers by censoring legitimate arguments disputing that the mass slaying of Armenians in the First World War era was genocide. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:33:03 GMT)
Watchdog set out to entrap Burke: lawyer
A lawyer for Brian Burke says his phone calls with the former WA premier were intercepted as part of an "entrapment" scheme by the state's corruption watchdog. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:09:01 GMT)
Attorney explains why UK pitcher left
An attorney for University of Kentucky pitcher James Paxton issued a statement Tuesday, explaining why the college senior has left the university. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:54:26 GMT)
Watchdog set out to entrap Burke: lawyer
A LAWYER for Brian Burke says his phone calls with the former West Australian premier were intercepted as part of an "entrapment" scheme by the state's corruption watchdog. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:04:02 GMT)
Peter McCallion broke, lawyer says
Peter McCallion's bid to get the city his mother leads to pay his legal expenses at a judicial inquiry will get a boost this week from a lawyer's letter suggesting how broke he really is. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:37:04 GMT)
Magistrate's lawyer calls for protection order
Columnist Daphne Caruana Galizia entering the court building with lawyer Roberto Montalto for the first hearing of the defamation case against her. Photo: Jason Borg (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:45:49 GMT)
Montgomery community leader, lawyer dies
Jesse Williams, a prominent Montgomery lawyer and community leader, died Tuesday. He was 70. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:10:44 GMT)
Attorney asks judge to sidestep jury, give verdict in $4 million lawsuit against Frankenmuth tied to scrapped Walmart ...
U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Ludington said he'd rule on attorney David Otis' motion for a direct verdict after more testimony in the Loesel family's lawsuit against Frankenmuth. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:16:47 GMT)
Birmingham attorney plans to walk from Selma to Montgomery to file candidate papers
Giles Perkins to run for state attorney general post (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:17:47 GMT)
Wheeler says attorney general's office shouldn't prosecute case
DES MOINES — The lawyer for former Iowa Film Office manager Tom Wheeler argued Tuesday that the Iowa Attorney General’s office should not be allowed to prosecute him. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:24:13 GMT)
Defendant attacks own lawyer twice in NJ court
Guards had to subdue a man who attacked his defense lawyer twice in a New Jersey courtroom. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:28:08 GMT)
Clean up Jefferson Parish attorney's office: An editorial
Interim Jefferson Parish President Steve Theriot has not said why he suspended Parish Attorney Tom Wilkinson from office last week. But most residents surely weren't surprised by the move. Jefferson Parish Attorney Tom Wilkinson has been placed on leave.Mr. Wilkinson... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:32:24 GMT)
E. Hanover extorted lawyer
EAST HANOVER TWP. - A Newark man pleaded guilty to terrorizing his elderly lawyer, the same attorney he had already pleaded guilty to extorting $2,000 from last year. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:19:37 GMT)
TOMS RIVER: Lawyer attacked in court ... twice
TOMS RIVER — Guards had to subdue a man who attacked his defense lawyer twice in an Ocean County courtroom. Anthony Montgomery, 41, is on trial on charges of assaulting a citizen, a police officer and a police dog. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:23:07 GMT)
Attorney: Gages contract doesnt follow charter
LA MARQUE The city attorney said the severance clause in the city manager's contract was "inconsistent" with the city's charter. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:36:08 GMT)
Wisconsin man accused of killing 7 women gets new lawyer
A man accused of killing seven women in Milwaukee will get a new lawyer, which will likely delay his trial. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:16:13 GMT)
Akron lawyer's license suspended
The Supreme Court of Ohio today indefinitely suspended the law license of Akron lawyer Michelle A. Smithern for misappropriating more than $100,000 from her law firm. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:44:17 GMT)
Bath Township attorney's license suspended indefinitely
Bath Township attorney's license suspended indefinitely (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:16:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Blanket Jackson never saw stun gun
LOS ANGELES, March 3 (UPI) -- Katherine Jackson's lawyer confirms her 13-year-old grandson Jaafar bought a stun gun online, but denies it was used on anyone in their Los Angeles home. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:31:30 GMT)
District attorney: Sex offender suspected of killing San Diego teen to be charged....
District attorney: Sex offender suspected of killing San Diego teen to be charged. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:05:47 GMT)
Bre-X lawyer prosecuted for 'incivility'
The "civility prosecution" against Joseph Groia by the body that regulates lawyers in Ontario is based on a flawed and unfair investigation, his lawyer argued yesterday. The disciplinary charges agai... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:53:03 GMT)
Man who twice attacked attorney in court found guilty on nine counts
TOMS RIVER — A Neptune man who twice attacked his attorney in court on Tuesday was found guilty by a jury this afternoon of nine counts, including carjacking and aggravated assault. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:12:23 GMT)
Defendant's former lawyer testifies in murder trial
Testimony resumed this morning as Abdullah El-Amin Shareef's former lawyer, who is now a District Court judge, took the stand. Shareef, 31, of Raeford, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder and attempted murder. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:35:06 GMT)
Syncrude lawyer questions effectiveness of sound cannons to scare off ducks
ST. ALBERT, Alta. - The lawyer for Syncrude Canada is challenging the effectiveness of sound cannons to scare ducks away from toxic oilsands ponds. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:38:00 GMT)
Judge: Lawyer who threatened to sue prosecutor can't defend criminal client
A lawyer who is on probation in Morris County and has threatened to sue its prosecutor's office has a conflict of interest and cannot defend a man accused of robbery and assault, a Superior Court judge ruled Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:44:22 GMT)
Syncrude lawyer questions effectiveness of sound cannons to scare off ducks
ST. ALBERT, Alta. - The lawyer for Syncrude Canada is challenging the effectiveness of sound cannons to scare ducks away from toxic oilsands (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:59:45 GMT)
Sullivan County judge weighing contempt citation against attorney
MONTICELLO --- Attorney William Brenner was summoned before Sullivan County Judge Frank LaBuda Wednesday for a hearing on judicial contempt. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:08:43 GMT)
County Attorney announces charges in base shooting
PHOENIX (AP) — The Maricopa County Attorney's Office announced Wednesday a criminal complaint against a man who drove a car onto Luke Air Force Base that resulted in a fatal shooting. Some of the charges prosecutors filed against 19-year-old Gabriel Aguilera include first-degree murder, aggravated assault and unlawful flight from a law enforcement vehicle. Authorities said Aguilera is charged ... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:09:10 GMT)
Neptune man who attacked his defense lawyer during trial is convicted
OCEAN COUNTY — A New Jersey jury has convicted a defendant who attacked his defense lawyer during his trial. Forty-one-year-old Anthony Montgomery of Neptune faced numerous charges stemming from a high-speed chase from Tinton Falls to Neptune in May 2008.... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:32:22 GMT)
Paterson aide at center of scandal, David Johnson, turns to ex-Jon Gosselin lawyer Mark J. Heller
David Johnson, the aide at the center of the domestic violence case threatening Gov. Paterson's tenure in Albany, appeared in Bronx Family Court Wednesday with a powerful new lawyer, celebrity attorney Mark J. Heller. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:41:00 GMT)
NJ Jury Convicts Man Who Attacked Lawyer At Trial
A New Jersey jury has convicted a defendant who attacked his defense lawyer during his trial. Anthony Montgomery, 41, of Neptune faced numerous charges stemming from a high-speed chase from Tinton Falls to Neptune in May 2008. They included carjacking, aggravated assault, eluding police and assaulting an officer. He was convicted Wednesday on nine counts. On Tuesday, Montgomery smacked public ... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:47:22 GMT)
Loren-Maltese attorney joins race to replace Scott Lee Cohen
A criminal defense attorney who represented former Cicero Town President Betty Loren-Maltese has joined the growing list of Democrats who want to succeed Scott Lee Cohen as the party's lieutenant governor candidate. Another 25 political newcomers submitted their names to the state Democratic Party, bringing the total to 69. Two potential candidates who submitted their names already have dropped ... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:47:33 GMT)
Montgomery County state's attorney probing grade changes at Potomac school
The Montgomery County state's attorney's office has launched a criminal investigation into a grade-changing scheme in which students' grades were improperly altered at a high-performing high school in Potomac, and three of the alleged ringleaders have already left the school, officials said Wedne... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:37:00 GMT)
Attorney: Gages contract doesnt follow charter
LA MARQUE The city attorney said the severance clause in the city manager's contract was "inconsistent" with the city's charter. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:38:08 GMT)
Syncrude lawyer suggests oilsands workers were told to stop cleaning ducks
ST. ALBERT, Alta. - A lawyer for Syncrude Canada is suggesting the federal government stopped company workers from cleaning oily bitumen from some of the 1,600 birds that landed on a massive toxic tailings pond two years ago. (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:22:00 GMT)
Defense attorney on probation is removed from Morris County case due to conflict
ROBERT SCIARRINO/The Star-LedgerJohn Paragano, 43 right, a former Union Township Municipal Judge, leaves Superior Court, Morristown in 2009.MORRISTOWN -- A defense attorney was disqualified today from a case in Superior Court in Morristown due to a conflict of interest, a... (Wed, 03 Mar 2010 23:47:22 GMT)
Jacquelyn M. Gray | Center City lawyer, 31
Jacquelyn Marie Gray, 31, of Center City, a lawyer, died of breast cancer Feb. 11 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:03:00 GMT)
Oakland city attorney: Questionable parking tickets should be reversed
Attorney John Russo said in a letter dated Tuesday that last summer's memo to issue courtesy notices for certain parking violations in Montclair and North Oakland but not other parts of town "sends an invitation to litigate against the city." (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:35:31 GMT)
Lawyer: Soldier Pleads Not Guilty To Smuggling
The lawyer for a U.S. Army officer said that he has pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of smuggling more than $100,000 out of Iraq during a deployment. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:07:49 GMT)
Oilsands workers told to stop cleaning ducks: lawyer
Syncrude Canada lawyer Robert White suggested Wednesday the federal government stopped company workers from cleaning oily bitumen from some of the 1,600 birds that landed on a massive toxic tailings pond two years ago. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:45:02 GMT)
Under bill, Attorney General could subpoena personal information
Heated accusations and denials of government overreach bounced around a Senate committee room during and after a debate over a bill that would grant broader powers to the Attorney General’s Office t (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:21:50 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. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:40:27 GMT)
Man accused of killing 7 gets new lawyer
The trial for a man accused of killing seven women over a 21-year period will likely be delayed for months, after a judge granted him a new attorney on Wednesday. Walter Ellis, 49, told Milwaukee County Judge Rebecca Dallet that he hadn't had enough contact with his lawyer, Russell Jones, and that when Jones did visit him, they didn't talk about the case. "Mr. Jones has not investigated. Mr ... (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:41:29 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. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:44:13 GMT)
Images of oil-covered ducks 'showboating,' Syncrude lawyer contends
Images of bitumen-soaked ducks struggling to flap their wings, including some being preyed upon by ravens, are signs of "showboating" by the government officials who took the photographs, Syncrude's lawyer said Tuesday on the second day of the company's trial for killing hundreds of waterfowl. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:49:34 GMT)
Attorney: Gage’s contract doesn’t follow charter
The city attorney said the severance clause in the city manager’s contract was "inconsistent" with the city’s charter. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:01:35 GMT)
Kansas attorney general caught shredding, and that’s OK
This isn’t your normal story of an elected official caught destroying documents. To raise awareness of identity theft, Kansas Attorney General Steve Six will help citizens shred old personal documents at two events at Johnson County Walmarts today. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:23:55 GMT)
Attorney still jailed for contempt
In an "extremely rare" case of a lawyer jailed for contempt of court, former taxpayer advocate attorney Richard I. Fine has spent a year, as of today, in Men's Central Jail in what he claims is retaliation for exposing judicial corruption. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:37:03 GMT)
Pojoaque grad tapped for U.S. attorney
Get FREE Daily Headlines by email! A Pojoaque High School graduate was nominated Wednesday to become New Mexico's next U.S. attorney. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:04:10 GMT)
Santa Clara County deputy sheriffs endorse challenger for district attorney
In a rare demonstration of opposition to the sitting district attorney, the Santa Clara County Deputy Sheriffs Association has endorsed incumbent Dolores Carr's challenger, prosecutor Jeff Rosen. (Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:55:15 GMT)
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