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Michael Jackson's former lawyer found dead
A former lawyer for Michael Jackson and Andrea Bocelli has been found dead in an apparent suicide. (Sat, 01 May 2010 00:26:57 -0700)

Prosecutor seeks county-attorney job
Career prosecutor Bill Montgomery formally announced his candidacy for Maricopa County attorney on Friday, promising to ''work tirelessly to restore people's faith in government.'' (Sat, 01 May 2010 00:29:57 -0700)

Kennedy cousin Skakel says appeal over murder conviction to challenge attorney's effectiveness
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel turned to attorney Mickey Sherman more than a decade ago to defend him against a murder that had haunted his wealthy family for a quarter-century. Now Skakel, the nephew of Ethel Kennedy, is turning against Sherman, saying the media-savvy attorney blew the trial. (Sat, 01 May 2010 00:46:00 -0700)

Former Jackson lawyer dies in apparent suicide
LOS ANGELES (AP) A successful entertainment attorney who was once a lawyer for Michael Jackson and Andrea Bocelli was found dead in an apparent suicide Friday, coroners officials said. (Sat, 01 May 2010 01:27:24 -0700)

ME: Peterson's attorney owes me money
A medical examiner is accusing Drew Peterson defense attorney Joel Brodsky of shafting him on his fee. Dr. Brian L. Peterson, the medical examiner for Milwaukee County, Wis., said Brodsky is holding out on paying him for reviewing the autopsy of Drew Peterson's slain third wife, Kathleen Savio. Peterson is charged with the 2004 murder of Savio. (Sat, 01 May 2010 02:01:11 -0700)

Unlawful arrest deserves trial, says lawyer
NEW HAVEN The lawyer for a man framed by former New Haven narcotics detectives says a jury should be allowed to decide whether the undercover agent who exposed the police corruption also violated the mans rights by allowing him to sit in jail, despite suspecting he had been set up. (Sat, 01 May 2010 02:29:08 -0700)

MJ's lawyer kills himself
Michael Jackson's lawyer, Peter Lopez, reportedly committed suicide at his home in California. (Sat, 01 May 2010 02:56:53 -0700)

Michael Jackson's Former Lawyer Dead
Michael Jackson's former music lawyer Peter Lopez has been found shot dead in an apparent suicide. (Sat, 01 May 2010 02:58:19 -0700)

Fix Albany 'disgrace,' says Attorney General Andrew Cuomo
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo Friday night declared state government a disgrace that has betrayed the public's trust. (Sat, 01 May 2010 03:50:09 -0700)

Jacko lawyer 'commits suicide'
AN ENTERTAINMENT lawyer who represented Michael Jackson and opera singer Andrea Bocelli was found dead in an apparent suicide. (Sat, 01 May 2010 04:06:54 -0700)

With Video: Landry defense attorney says client doesn't understand actions
The attorney for Ihab Maslamani - one of two men accused of abducting and murdering Matthew Landry - said his client still doesn't seem to comprehend his actions. (Sat, 01 May 2010 04:20:25 -0700)

Kennedy cousin Skakel says appeal will challenge effectiveness of trial attorney Sherman
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel turned to attorney Mickey Sherman more than a decade ago to defend him against a murder that had haunted his wealthy family for a quarter-century. (Sat, 01 May 2010 04:41:54 -0700)

Michael Jackson's ex-lawyer dead
Michael Jackson's former lawyer has been found dead, reportedly committing suicide. (Sat, 01 May 2010 05:00:00 -0700)

Connecticut attorney general probing Craigslist on paid-sex ads
Craigslist.com was subpoenaed on Monday by Connecticut's attorney general, who is investigating whether the popular online classified ad service is doing enough to quash prostitution on its site and whether it may be profiting from it. (Mon, 03 May 2010 11:17:20 -0700)

Virginia Attorney General Issues State Seal Pin With Bare-Breasted Goddess Covered Up
Virginia's Attorney General reportedly isn't a fan of the state seal -- which shows the Roman goddess Virtus wearing a tunic draped over one shoulder and her left breast exposed. (Mon, 03 May 2010 12:07:05 -0700)

Lawyer charged in crash with police
A lawyer who is also a substitute judge in Henrico County was charged today with failure to yield when her car collided with a Henrico police car. Both vehicles were declared total losses in the 8:30 a.m. collision. A Henrico police spokesman said that attorney Rondell Herman, who is also a substitute judge, was crossing Parham Road from her office to the countys Juvenile and Domestic Relations ... (Mon, 03 May 2010 13:11:51 -0700)

Trump Golf Joins ALM / The Lawyer Invitational as Golf Destination Partner
NEW YORK , NY (May 3, 2010) ALM / The Lawyer Invitational , the legal industrys first national golf tournament, has announced that Trump Golf is now a golf destination partner where they will host eight tournaments at their exclusive clubs. (Mon, 03 May 2010 14:04:36 -0700)

Florida's attorney general to hold mortgage fraud forum
Foreclosure, loan modifications among topics to be addressed at forum this weekend. South Floridians who want to speak to Florida's attorney general about foreclosure problems or loan modifications or mortgage fraud can do it in person this weekend. (Mon, 03 May 2010 14:56:25 -0700)

Barclays Had Right to Walk Away From Lehman Deal, Lawyer Says
May 3 (Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc had a right to walk away from a 2008 deal to buy bankrupt Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. s brokerage unit and would have if certain assets had been left out, the U.K. banks top in-house lawyer said. (Mon, 03 May 2010 16:10:50 -0700)

Christie nominates woman lawyer to replace Justice
TRENTON - Gov. Christie on Monday nominated a North Jersey lawyer to replace Justice John E. Wallace Jr. on the New Jersey Supreme Court, departing from decades of a tradition among the state's governors to renominate sitting justices. (Mon, 03 May 2010 17:02:00 -0700)

Disputes fill Kenton attorney primary
The two candidates for Kenton County attorney - incumbent Garry Edmondson and challenger Don Nageleisen - have many differences as they campaign for the Republican nomination, such as: Who is more Republican? (Mon, 03 May 2010 17:07:26 -0700)

City attorney says Phoenix mayor can't file challenge to Arizona's new immigration law
PHOENIX - A proposed legal challenge to Arizona's new immigration law took a hit Monday when the Phoenix city attorney said Mayor Phil Gordon doesn't have the power to target the law without the support of the City Council. (Mon, 03 May 2010 17:11:34 -0700)

B.C. lawyer disbarred over alleged Ponzi scheme
The Law Society of B.C. has disbarred a Langley lawyer over an investment scheme the society says exposed the public to considerable harm and tainted the legal profession. (Mon, 03 May 2010 18:18:31 -0700)

Attorney For Lebanon Woman On Trial For Murder Claims She Was Victim Too
An attorney for a Marion County, Kentucky woman charged in the slaying of a young Knoxville couple says the defendant was being held captive by her boyfriend who has already been convicted of the murders. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports attorney Ted Lavit told jurors in his opening statement on Monday that Vanessa Coleman was kidnapped at gunpoint by Letalvis Cobbins in the house where ... (Mon, 03 May 2010 18:26:09 -0700)

Lawyer says sorry for liar slur
PROMINENT lawyer publicly apologises for calling a corruption watchdog investigator a "notorious and mischievous liar" in court. (Mon, 03 May 2010 18:32:48 -0700)

Council views hijacking of lawyers identity a serious matter
JOHOR BARU: The Bar Council has always been getting reports about people claiming to be lawyers or on those offering legal services, but this is the first time it has come across a lawyers identity being hijacked. (Mon, 03 May 2010 18:57:16 -0700)

Ex-con arrested for impersonating an attorney
An ex-con who police say posed as an attorney in Baton Rouge and Gonzales, is now back behind bars. Police say the guy cheated at least a dozen people out of a total of $60,000. (Mon, 03 May 2010 18:57:24 -0700)

Alleged conman without lawyer for trial
A man accused of defrauding more than $1.5 million from retirees faces the prospect of going to trial without a lawyer. (Mon, 03 May 2010 19:24:14 -0700)

Melanie McGuire's attorney appeals conviction in husband's brutal Woodbridge murder
MIDDLESEX COUNTY The attorney for convicted murderer Melanie McGuire of Woodbridge filed motions Monday with the Appellate Division of Superior Court, including a request for an "overlength brief" and a motion to "supplement the record.". (Mon, 03 May 2010 19:37:56 -0700)

Report: Tiger Meets with High-Powered Fla. Divorce Attorney
Tiger Woods has met with a high-powered Florida divorce attorney, shortly after his wife Elin Nordegren reportedly spoke with a New York divorce attorney, according to the New York Daily News. (Mon, 03 May 2010 20:07:45 -0700)

Michael Jackson's ex-lawyer, Peter Lopez, found shot dead
Michael Jackson's former lawyer has been found shot dead (Mon, 03 May 2010 20:41:12 -0700)

State attorney general demands ex-professor's files from University of Virginia
RICHMOND -- Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli II is demanding that the University of Virginia turn over a broad range of documents from a former professor to determine whether he defrauded taxpayers as he sought grants for global warming research. University of Virginia - United States - Virginia - Law - Law Enforcement (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:00:00 -0700)

Sanitary District insurance agent appoints lawyer
MICHIGAN CITY The Sanitary Districts insurance carrier has appointed a lawyer to deal with Ron Meers complaints against the district. (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:09:58 -0700)

Bruce lawyer requests trial date be pushed back
MICHIGAN CITY The lawyer for a woman whose 4-year-old daughter was found dead after being beaten, tied up and left in a sleeping bag without medical care said a psychological evaluation will be key to his clients defense. (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:10:19 -0700)

Attorney In UC Stabbing Case: Suspect Has Faced A 'Demanding Ride'
OAKLAND, Calif. -- A defense attorney told jurors Monday that "it's been a long and demanding ride" for a man charged with murder for the stabbing death of University of California at Berkeley senior Christopher Wootton near campus two years ago. (Mon, 03 May 2010 21:19:12 -0700)

Menifee council mulls city attorney replacement
The Menifee City Council is set to discuss replacing City Attorney Betsy Martyn with an interim lawyer behind closed doors tonight. Martyn did not return phone messages seeking comment Monday. PDF: (Mon, 03 May 2010 22:14:55 -0700)

Attorney general identifies New York bomb suspect as Faisal Shahzad
WASHINGTON - Attorney general identifies New York bomb suspect as Faisal Shahzad. Holder identifies NY car bomb suspect as Faisal Shahzad - Attorney General Eric Holder says Customs agents have arrested Faisal Shahzad in connection with the failed plot to detonate a car bomb in New York's Times Square. (Mon, 03 May 2010 22:56:44 -0700)

Lawyer confirms identity of 'lost' iPhone seller
A 21-year-old California man was identified by his lawyer Thursday as the person who sold a prototype iPhone to the Gizmodo technology site. (Mon, 03 May 2010 23:34:09 -0700)

Attorney General: Faisal Shahzad tried to fly to Dubai
Faisal Shahzad, the man arrested Monday in connection with the failed plot to detonate a car bomb in Times Square, was trying to board a flight to Dubai when he was apprehended, Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday. (Mon, 03 May 2010 23:35:25 -0700)

Nassau DA Rice running for attorney general
Kathleen Rice -- the Nassau County district attorney famous for her tough stance on drunken drivers -- is joining the crowded field of Democrats running for New York state attorney general. The 45-year-old Garden City crime fighter announced her candidacy in a four-minute video released on her Web site, in... (Tue, 04 May 2010 00:19:02 -0700)

Florida's attorney general to hold mortgage fraud forum
Foreclosure, loan modifications among topics to be addressed at forum this weekend. South Floridians who want to speak to Florida's attorney general about foreclosure problems or loan modifications or mortgage fraud can do it in person this weekend. (Tue, 04 May 2010 01:13:02 -0700)

As 'shower game' case heads to jury, defense lawyer begs for acquittal
A defense lawyer implored a jury Tuesday to find that Donald J. Hertel had no illicit purpose in playing a 'shower game' with an 11-year-old boy in Randolph, but a prosecutor argued the chaperone sneakily exploited a child for sexual reasons. (Tue, 04 May 2010 01:19:25 -0700)

B.C. lawyer disbarred for role in Ponzi scheme
A Langley-based lawyer who acted as a middleman in a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme has been prohibited from practising law by the Law Society of British Columbia. (Tue, 04 May 2010 01:56:55 -0700)

Arroyo election lawyer sees no other way but to postpone polls
(UPDATE 2) The election lawyer of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said theres no other way to prevent a failure of elections but to postpone Mondays balloting. (Tue, 04 May 2010 03:07:23 -0700)

Attorney to present talk about Fillmore
Attorney Maryann Saccomando Freedman will present a historical talk about President Millard Fillmore at 7 p. m. Wednesday in the Buffalo&Erie County Historical Society auditorium, 25 Nottingham Court. Tickets are $7; free for members. (Tue, 04 May 2010 04:02:29 -0700)

Attorney Wants Delay in Sweetheart Murders Trial
An attorney for a former drifter accused of killing two teenage sweethearts in Wisconsin nearly 30 years ago has asked a judge to delay the man's upcoming trial, saying he needs more time to prepare. (Tue, 04 May 2010 04:17:41 -0700)

Judge grants US Attorney's office request to delay release of 9 Michigan-based militia members
DETROIT - A judge has suspended a decision that would have freed nine members of a Michigan militia from jail while they await trial. Late Monday U.S. District Judge Victoria Roberts granted a request by the U.S. Attorney's office to delay their release. (Tue, 04 May 2010 05:04:13 -0700)

Postponing elections 'the only remedy," Arroyo lawyer says
Postponing the May 10 polls is the only way out of a failure of elections and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) can still exercise this option, the election lawyer of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said. (Tue, 04 May 2010 05:06:25 -0700)

U-Va. lacrosse player's death was accidental, defense attorney says
CHARLOTTESVILLE -- The attorney for University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely, who has been charged with murder in the death of fellow student Yeardley Love, told reporters Tuesday morning that Huguely did not intend to kill Love in an incident that has drawn nationwide attention to t... United States - Law - Lawyers and Law Firms - Services - Murder (Tue, 04 May 2010 08:35:00 -0700)

Lawyer: Lax player's death an accident
A lawyer for a University of Virginia men's lacrosse player charged with murder says the death was an accident. (Tue, 04 May 2010 08:40:43 -0700)

Defense lawyer: Va. player's death was accident
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. The death of a University of Virginia women's lacrosse player was an accident, said a lawyer for the man accused of killing her. (Tue, 04 May 2010 08:54:56 -0700)

Defense lawyer: Va. player's death was accident
The death of a University of Virginia women's lacrosse player was an accident, a lawyer for the man accused of killing her said Tuesday. (Tue, 04 May 2010 09:00:31 -0700)

Lawyer: UVA Lacrosse Player Death Was "Accident"
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS/AP) The lawyer for George Huguely, the University of Virginia lacrosse player charged with first-degree murder, says the death of Yeardley Love was an accident. (Tue, 04 May 2010 09:11:20 -0700)

Attorney for suspect in killing of women's lacrosse star says death was an 'accident'
An attorney for a University of Virginia men's lacrosse player charged with murder in the death of a member of the women's lacrosse team says her death was an accident, The Daily Progress of Charlottesville, Va., reports. (Tue, 04 May 2010 09:37:00 -0700)

Chicago attorney on trial in sexual attack
EDWARDSVILLE -- A Chicago attorney is on trial in southwestern Illinois on charges that he sexually assaulted a woman. Thirty-eight-year-old Meanith Huon is charged in Madison County with sexual assault, sexual abuse and kidnapping . He's pleaded not guilty and is free on bond. Jury selection in the trial began Monday, according to the Belleville News-Democrat . Authorities contend Huon posed as ... (Tue, 04 May 2010 09:41:06 -0700)

Lawyer Calls Lacrosse Players Death an Accident
In a statement Monday, the lawyer for the Virginia lacrosse player charged with murder said, We are confident that Ms. Loves death was not intended, but an accident with a tragic outcome. (Tue, 04 May 2010 10:03:40 -0700)

Lawyer fights for job, loses home
THE personal injury lawyer and Sydney Roosters deputy chairman, Michael Conn, has been temporarily disqualified from working as a solicitor and has resigned from the rugby league club's board after being accused of professional misconduct. (Tue, 04 May 2010 10:18:00 -0700)

Attorney says North Brunswick deli owner charged with killing co-owner didn't hire hitman
Jennifer Brown/The Star-LedgerRaymond Troxell, 49, of Kendall Park section of South Brunswick is charged with killing his business partner, Vincent Russo, 48, of Staten Island, co-owner of a deli in North Brunswick. NORTH BRUNSWICK -- The attorney for a South... (Tue, 04 May 2010 10:30:39 -0700)

Branstad: Create open records division in attorney generals office
Republican gubernatorial candidate Terry Branstad today proposed to create a division in the state attorney generals office to investigate complaints about possible violations of open records and open meetings laws. (Tue, 04 May 2010 10:41:12 -0700)

Attorney General Eric Holder: Suspect admitted role in New York City failed bomb
Attorney General Eric Holder says the suspect in the failed Times Square car bombing has admitted his role in the nearly catastrophic attack. (Tue, 04 May 2010 11:20:45 -0700)

Attorney criticizes Salt Lake County DA fees
A Utah defense attorney says the fees charged by the Salt Lake County district attorney's office for copies of police reports, photographs and similar materials are too high. (Tue, 04 May 2010 11:54:45 -0700)

B.C. Crown lawyer charged with impaired driving
A B.C. Crown lawyer has been charged in an alleged case of impaired driving. (Tue, 04 May 2010 12:11:05 -0700)

Attorney criticizes Salt Lake County DA fees
WEST JORDAN, Utah (AP) - A Utah defense attorney says the fees charged by the Salt Lake County district attorney's office for copies of police reports, photographs and similar materials... (Tue, 04 May 2010 12:40:46 -0700)

Former Oklahoma State Auditor's attorney asks for case to be dropped
An attorney for former State Auditor and Inspector Jeff McMahan argued Tuesday that an appeals court should throw out his convictions in a case of alleged corruption. (Tue, 04 May 2010 12:55:46 -0700)

Virginia Lacrosse Death Was Accidental, Defense Lawyer Says
May 4 (Bloomberg) -- The lawyer for a University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend said the death was unintentional. (Tue, 04 May 2010 12:57:17 -0700)

Black lawyer rejected for Pa. bar in 1847 admitted
Associated Press - May 4, 2010 3:55 PM ET PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered a black lawyer rejected from practicing law in 1847 in Allegheny County because of his... (Tue, 04 May 2010 12:59:09 -0700)

Velvet attorney accuses ABC of entrapment
The lawyer for a Richmond strip club today accused state alcoholic beverage agents of entrapment and called on a newly appointed Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to take closer charge of its enforcement division. Kevin E. Martingayle, a Virginia Beach attorney representing Velvet and its owner, Samuel J.T. Moore III, urged the board to set aside a hearing examiners decision to revoke ... (Tue, 04 May 2010 13:19:11 -0700)

Black lawyer, rejected in 1847, admitted to bar today
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered a black lawyer rejected from practicing law in 1847 in Allegheny County because of his race to be posthumously awarded admission to the bar (Tue, 04 May 2010 13:37:52 -0700)

Black lawyer rejected for Pa. bar in 1847 admitted
As a scholar, poet and abolitionist, George B. Vashon broke barriers in the 1800s: he was the first black to graduate from Oberlin College, the first black lawyer in New York state and the first black professor at Howard University. (Tue, 04 May 2010 14:48:46 -0700)

Transgender marriage case referred to Texas attorney general
El Paso County Attorney Anne Bernal has asked Attorney General Greg Abbott to rule on whether she should issue a marriage license to two women, one of whom was born a man. (Tue, 04 May 2010 16:18:17 -0700)

Manhattan lawyer jailed for looting millions from sick babies
A loathsome lawyer who looted millions from the accounts of frail old people and crippled children was sentenced in Manhattan today to serve five to 15 years prison. Disbarred guardianship attorney Steven Rondos took some $4 million from 23 injured clients who'd received big payouts in medical malpractice lawsuits... (Tue, 04 May 2010 16:52:56 -0700)

U.S. Attorney General statement on terror suspect
These are remarks as prepared for delivery by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder at a press conference today regarding the Times Square attempted bombing (Tue, 04 May 2010 18:26:17 -0700)

Seattle Municipal Court hires lawyer to challenge budget cuts
The Seattle Municipal Court has hired a lawyer to challenge the City Council's decision this week to cut one of its judges. (Tue, 04 May 2010 19:20:52 -0700)

Lacrosse player's death was an accident, defense lawyer says
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. A lawyer for a University of Virginia men's lacrosse player charged with murder says the death was an accident. (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:06:08 -0700)

Funeral set for entertainment lawyer Peter Lopez
L.A. County coroner has confirmed Lopez' gunshot death as suicide A funeral for entertainment lawyer Peter Lopez will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Monica Catholic Church in Santa Monica, his family announced. (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:21:04 -0700)

District attorney candidate trying to overcome drug dealing past
The District Attorney is Bexar County's top law enforcement officer, so it may surprise you to know one of the candidates running for that office in November has a criminal... (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:24:06 -0700)

New York bombing suspect provides useful information to authorities: U.S. attorney general
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said at a press conference on Tuesday that the suspect of the New York bombing attempt, Faisal Shahzad, had provided useful information to authorities. Holder said the suspect will be charged with "an act of terrorism transcending national borders, attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction, use of a destructive device during the commission of another crime ... (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:25:11 -0700)

District Attorney, Sheriff Ready For Arrested Gang Members
CORPUS CHRISTI - District Attorney Anna Jimenez is prepared to prosecute all 85 gang members brought to court as the result of a month-long police initiative. "We are going to do everything we can to prosecute these cases to the fullest extent of the law," Jimenez said. With several positions within the district attorney's office now vacant, one might expect handling the increased caseload would ... (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:36:55 -0700)

Attorney for teacher accused of rape says he can prove client's innocence
Marissa Wingate reports an Avondale teacher's attorney says his client is innocent after accusations of rape involving a 15-year-old special education girl. (Tue, 04 May 2010 20:42:16 -0700)

Lawyer accused of stalking wife
Maybe Dominic Barbara cut class when they discussed orders of protection. The high-profile Long Island lawyer was charged yesterday with violating a court order to... (Tue, 04 May 2010 21:11:50 -0700)

Lawyer for man in flight incident looks at Ambien
PORTLAND - The lawyer for a Florida man accused of causing a trans-Atlantic flight to be diverted to Maine is exploring the man's use of Ambien, but said it's too early to say whether the sleep aid caused his actions. (Tue, 04 May 2010 21:18:45 -0700)

Mumbai attacks trial lawyer criticised for 'rant'
The Indian lawyer who prosecuted the sole surviving gunman of the 2008 Mumbai attacks has been criticised for going "overboard" in his submissions to court on the eve of the trial's climax. (Wed, 05 May 2010 01:18:22 -0700)

Human Rights Lawyer Disappears -- Again -- in China
After reappearing in late March in Beijing, a Chinese human rights lawyer hasvanished once again, raising fears that he has returned to a secretdetention at the hands of Chinese state security officers (Wed, 05 May 2010 09:38:00 -0700)

Pakistan court acquits four over Marriott attack: lawyer
A Pakistani anti-terror court on Wednesday acquitted four men put on trial over the 2008 bombing of the five-star Marriott hotel in Islamabad that killed at least 60 people, their lawyer told AFP. (Wed, 05 May 2010 09:50:57 -0700)

Lawyer: Tasered fan, family apologize to Phillies
A lawyer representing a teenager Tasered by police after running onto the field at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park says the teen and his family apologize to the Phillies and the community. (Wed, 05 May 2010 14:20:08 -0700)

Attorney: Congress can't change Indian settlement
The plaintiffs' attorney in a proposed $3.4 billion settlement against the government for mismanaging Indian trust funds says Congress can't change the terms of the agreement. (Wed, 05 May 2010 14:54:06 -0700)

Lewd-gesture lawyer gets license probation
Lewd-gesture lawyer gets license probation (Wed, 05 May 2010 20:03:03 -0700)

BP Oil Spill Suits Might Be Combined, Lawyer Says
May 5 (Bloomberg) -- About 200 attorneys suing BP Plc over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are meeting in a New Orleans hotel to devise a strategy for resolving virtually all spill litigation within three months, a lawyer said. (Wed, 05 May 2010 20:58:35 -0700)

BP Spill Suits Might Be Combined, Resolved Quickly, Lawyer Says
May 6 (Bloomberg) -- About 200 attorneys suing BP Plc over the Gulf of Mexico oil spill met in a New Orleans hotel to devise a strategy for resolving virtually all spill litigation within three months, a lawyer said. (Wed, 05 May 2010 21:19:22 -0700)

Disbarred Attorney Draws Prison Sentence for Guardianship Thefts
A former attorney who said he never meant to steal more than $4 million from elderly and mentally disabled individuals' guardianship accounts was sentenced Tuesday to five to 15 years in prison. Steven T. Rondos said depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress following 9/11 were "part of the reason I did what I did." Prosecutors painted a different picture of Rondos, as a "narcissistic ... (Wed, 05 May 2010 21:21:27 -0700)

Nev. District Attorney Charged with Embezzlement
Nye Countys district attorney allegedly funneled cash from his office in the form of donations to benefit his friends and family. (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:04:13 -0700)

Arroyo fires poll lawyer
President Arroyo has fired her election lawyer Romulo Macalintal, the Palace said on Wednesday. Macalintal has taken a position in favor of postponing the elections, which comes in conflict with the Presidents line, the Palace said. (Thu, 06 May 2010 00:17:56 -0700)

Will appeal only after speaking to Kasab, says lawyer
The lawyer of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab said that he has the right to appeal against the death sentence served on him for Mumbai terror attacks but a decision was not taken as he has not spoken to his client. (Thu, 06 May 2010 03:53:06 -0700)

Ruling qualifies Bysiewicz to run for attorney general
HARTFORD Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said Wednesdays declaratory ruling that she is eligible to run for attorney general is not just a victory for her, but a victory for all the voters of Connecticut. (Thu, 06 May 2010 03:55:57 -0700)

Attorney General Issues Subpoena to Craigslist for 'Illegal' Ads
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal issued a subpoena to Craigslist seeking evidence that the company is fulfilling its public promise to fight advertisements for prostitution and other illegal activity, and whether the company is profiting from such ads. (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:09 -0700)

David Fein Confirmed As Connecticut's U.S. Attorney
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed President Barack Obama's nomination of David B. Fein, former White House lawyer and federal prosecutor, as Connecticut's next U.S. attorney. (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:03:20 -0700)

Countryman endorses Rob Teilhet for Georgia attorney general
One of the Democratic candidates for Georgia attorney general has picked up an endorsement from the Columbus law enforcement community. (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:05:50 -0700)

License probation for Austin lewd gesture attorney
An Austin attorney who spent time in jail after making a lewd gesture in court is on three years of probation related to his law license (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:37:50 -0700)

License probation for Austin lewd gesture attorney
Associated Press - May 6, 2010 7:25 AM ET AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - An Austin attorney who spent time in jail after making a lewd gesture in court is on three years of probation related to his law... (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:40:04 -0700)

Attorney Accused Of Stealing To Appear In Court
A personal injury attorney accused of stealing more than $100,000 from his clients over a five-year period was expected in a downtown San Diego courtroom Thursday for a preliminary hearing. (Thu, 06 May 2010 04:58:56 -0700)

Ampatuan lawyer seeks deletion of witness testimony
A lawyer of the Ampatuan clan asked a Quezon City court to expunge from its records the testimony of a witness, saying he should not be granted immunity as he was a confessed killer and was not covered by the Witness Protection Program. (Thu, 06 May 2010 05:07:33 -0700)

High-profile Boston attorney fights suspension
Attorney Stephen Hrones talks to People magazine at his Boston office in 2008 during the Clark Rockefeller case. (Essdras M Suarez/Boston Globe) By Shelley Murphy and John R. Ellement, Globe Staff High-profile Boston defense attorney Stephen B. Hrones was... (Thu, 06 May 2010 09:04:47 -0700)

Lawyer finds glitch in Portland's red light cameras
PORTLAND -- Portland lawyer Mark Ginsberg beat the city this week on a red light camera ticket he got last February. The $287 ticket and its technology seems infallible - and frustrating - to most who receive the images of their car in the intersection. Ginsberg was not satisfied with simply caving in. "The two pictures the camera took did not show me running a red light," he told KGW Thursday ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 09:47:15 -0700)

VIDEO: Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli on his first 100 days
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli sat down with WSLS 10 anchor Jay Warren in Roanoke to discuss his demand for documents from a former University of Virginia researcher whose work involved climate change. (Thu, 06 May 2010 09:53:33 -0700)

Sister: Lawyer Karoly thought he was above the law
The sister of a high-profile Allentown lawyer facing sentencing Thursday for tax and charity fraud says her brother thought he was above the law. (Thu, 06 May 2010 10:57:54 -0700)

LA City Attorney's Office files suit against Vanguard about billboards
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office has filed a lawsuit accusing Vanguard Outdoor sign company and several sign installers and property owners of illegally erecting supergraphic billboards at five locations, attorneys announced today. (Thu, 06 May 2010 11:05:19 -0700)

Sacramento's U.S. attorney to advise attorney general
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday the appointment of U. S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner and three other U. S. attorneys to two-year terms on the attorney general's advisory committee. (Thu, 06 May 2010 11:29:13 -0700)

Cuomo sues attorney Nicolia over debt collection tactics
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo is suing a Williamsville attorney for fraudulently allowing a debt collection firm to use his name to intimidate consumers by falsely threatening legal action when the attorney did no actual work for the collection agency. (Thu, 06 May 2010 11:30:40 -0700)

Attorney General Troy King Asks, "Where's the Money?"
Thursday morning, Alabama Attorney General Troy King was in Mobile, to meet with local government officials regarding accountability, liability and protection issues resulting from the British Petroleum oil spill. (Thu, 06 May 2010 11:46:29 -0700)

Butler, Florence attorney Hill at federal bingo grand jury
M.J. Ellington Montgomery Bureau The third day of testimony in a federal grand jury probe into legislative activities on gambling legislation is under way at the federal courthouse, with a Florence attorney among those involved in the process. (Thu, 06 May 2010 11:50:57 -0700)

Attorney General Warns Of More Census Scams
Several North Carolinians have called the Attorney General's office recently, wanting to know if the call, letter or visit they've received is part of the legitimate census. (Thu, 06 May 2010 12:06:21 -0700)

Searching and Consulting a Miami Car Accident Lawyer Some Helpful Considerations
When searching for a personal injury lawyer, you must focus on legal professionals that specialize in your case. There are several types of personal injury cases. And if you are trying to gain compensation from a vehicle accident, a Miami car accident lawyer will be tremendously useful. (Thu, 06 May 2010 12:07:35 -0700)

AR Lawyer Argues For Expense
A lawyer for a man accused of fatally shooting a soldier outside a recruiting center says the expense money he's seeking from the Arkansas Public Defender Commission is no more than a defendant would be entitled to if he were represented by a public defender. (Thu, 06 May 2010 12:15:17 -0700)

Lawyer for accused Ark. GI shooter seeks pay - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A privately hired lawyer for a man accused of fatally shooting a soldier in Arkansas said Thursday that the expenses he is seeking from the Public Defender Commission are no more than the accused would be entitled to if he were represented by a public defender. (Thu, 06 May 2010 12:39:01 -0700)

Indiana Attorney General warns of foreclosure scams
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller was in South Bend on Thursday, warning folks to be careful about where they turn for financial advice, because foreclosure scams are out there. (Thu, 06 May 2010 13:36:04 -0700)

Pa. lawyer gets 6-1/2 years in tax, charity fraud
A high-profile Allentown lawyer is going to prison for 6-1/2 years for evading $1.5 million in taxes. (Thu, 06 May 2010 13:59:08 -0700)

Former Ohio attorney general to appear in court on misdemeanor charges
By JIM PROVANCE BLADE COLUMBUS BUREAU CHIEF COLUMBUS Disgraced former Ohio attorney general Marc Dann will appear in court Friday morning on misdemeanor charges stemming from alleged misspending of campaign-related funds. With the two-year statute of limitations for the filing of misdemeanor charges expiring next week, Mr. Dann may be the last person charged in a scandal associated with his 16 ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 14:52:38 -0700)

Lawyer: Tasered fan, family apologize to Phillies
PHILADELPHIA A lawyer representing a teenager Tasered by police after running onto the field at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park says the teen and his family apologize to the Phillies and the community. (Thu, 06 May 2010 16:22:42 -0700)

4. Lawyer plans habeas corpus to 'free' Sultan and wife
KOTA BARU: The Kelantan palace crisis is turning murkier with a lawyer for the royal couple planning to file a writ of habeas corpus to free the Sultan of Kelantan in what would be an unprecedented move and police saying that the ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 16:44:47 -0700)

California Attorney General Jerry Brown Sues Former CalPERS Officials For Fraud
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has sued two former officials of the nation's largest public pension fund for fraud, alleging they set up a system of kickbacks to guarantee outside firms won a piece of the fund's lucrative investment portfolio. (Thu, 06 May 2010 17:02:24 -0700)

Corey Haim obtained 550 pills before death, attorney general says
LOS ANGELES Actor Corey Haim employed "doctor shopping'' to obtain 553 prescription pills in the two months before his death, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Tuesday. (Thu, 06 May 2010 17:18:21 -0700)

Lawyer: NFL hasn't asked about evidence of Saints' Vicodin theft
A lawyer who says he has recordings showing that the New Orleans Saints tried to cover up prescription Vicodin thefts from team headquarters adds the NFL hasn't asked to see any of the evidence that already has been sent to federal authorities. (Thu, 06 May 2010 18:30:18 -0700)

Khadr torture allegations 'conclusively corroborated': Lawyer
A "substantial number" of Omar Khadr's torture allegations have been "conclusively corroborated" during marathon hearings of the military commissions, the Canadian-born terror suspect's chief U.S. lawyer said at their conclusion Thursday. (Thu, 06 May 2010 19:39:05 -0700)

Lawsuit accuses attorney of arranging low-ball deal for Boca Raton mausoleum
An attorney trying to persuade city and county leaders to back his plans for a $1.5 billion development that would transform the downtown area masterminded a plot to cheat two elderly widows out of tens of millions of dollars, according to a lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court. (Thu, 06 May 2010 19:55:21 -0700)

Lawyer, wife accused of torturing 11-year-old
Police in Kochi have registered a case against a lawyer and his wife for allegedly torturing their 11-year-old maid. (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:05:35 -0700)

Lawyer: NFL has not asked to see evidence in lawsuit vs. Saints
A lawyer who says he has recordings showing that the New Orleans Saints tried to cover up prescription Vicodin thefts from team headquarters says the NFL has not asked to see any of the evidence that has already been sent to federal authorities. (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:25:02 -0700)

Ex-Charleston attorney owes more than $1.6 million in back taxes, feds say
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A disbarred Charleston attorney who admitted he forged a judges signature on a scheduling order in 2007 owes the government more than $1.6 million in taxes, according to the U.S. Department of Justices Tax Division. John E. Lut... (Thu, 06 May 2010 20:45:37 -0700)

Lawrence Taylor rape arrest: 'Bad girl' defense lawyer Ken Gribetz replaced by Arthur Aidala
Ex-Rockland County District Attorney Ken Gribetz briefly represented Lawrence Taylor Thursday as a criminal defense lawyer - until the Daily News reminded the world of Gribetz's past in an online story. (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:04:00 -0700)

Attorney General Says Loophole Change Will Take Time
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli says law-makers should take some time before changing a law that would provide universities with information about the criminal activity of some students. (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:10:02 -0700)

Attorney General Martha Coakley to set up hearings on Caritas sale
The state attorney general will hold a series of hearings on the proposed sale of Caritas Christi Health Care System... (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:16:33 -0700)

Defense lawyer is on the defensive
Boston criminal defense lawyer Stephen B. Hrones has a reputation as a feisty courtroom adversary who helped four wrongfully convicted men win their freedom, became a specialist in police misconduct cases, and gained national attention representing the man who called himself Clark Rockefeller. Clark Rockefeller - Boston - United States - Criminal defense lawyer - Law (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:23:05 -0700)

Sanitary District insurance agent appoints lawyer
MICHIGAN CITY The Sanitary Districts insurance carrier has appointed a lawyer to deal with Ron Meers complaints against the district. (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:24:58 -0700)

Bruce lawyer requests trial date be pushed back
MICHIGAN CITY The lawyer for a woman whose 4-year-old daughter was found dead after being beaten, tied up and left in a sleeping bag without medical care said a psychological evaluation will be key to his clients defense. (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:25:19 -0700)

Attorney Who Made Lewd Gesture in Court Is Put on Probation
A Texas attorney who spent time in jail after making a lewd gesture in court is on three years of probation but remains eligible to practice. Adam Reposa completed a 90-day sentence in April for contempt stemming from his gesture simulating masturbation before a judge while representing a client. Reposa has said the gesture was intended for a prosecutor. (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:51:46 -0700)

Pa. Lawyer Gets 6 1/2 Years for Fraud
A federal judge on Thursday imposed a 78-month prison term on John P. Karoly Jr., a Pennsylvania lawyer who confessed to filing false tax returns that hid more than $4.2 million in income and who was convicted on money laundering charges for defrauding a charity. "A lawyer who is not honest is a threat to the social order," the judge said at the close of a two-day sentencing hearing. Karoly was ... (Thu, 06 May 2010 21:51:56 -0700)

Obituary: Cynthia Morikone was a devoted criminal defense lawyer
Cynthia A. Morikone, an idealistic young lawyer who devoted her career to representing criminal defendants and parolees, has died at age 33. (Thu, 06 May 2010 22:47:34 -0700)

District's U.S. attorney, colleagues picked to advise attorney general
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday the appointment of U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagne (Thu, 06 May 2010 22:52:37 -0700)

India court says govt price binding-Reliance lawyer
NEW DELHI, May 7 (Reuters) - India's top court ruled the price fixed by the government is binding, as it delivered a verdict on a gas-pricing dispute between Reliance Industries and Reliance Natural Resources , a lawyer for Reliance Industries said. (Thu, 06 May 2010 23:06:53 -0700)

Attorney General Eric Holder testifies on New York bomb suspect
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder rejected the notion Thursday that reading Times Square bomb suspect Faisal Shahzad his Miranda rights hindered investigators, telling Congress that Shahzad's cooperation is ongoing and has provided useful information. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:14:22 -0700)

Lawyer plans habeas corpus to free Sultan and wife
(The Star) - The Kelantan palace crisis is turning murkier with a lawyer for the royal couple planning to file a writ of habeas corpus to free the Sultan of Kelantan in what would be an unprecedented move and police saying that the Ruler is not being held at the Universiti Sains Malaysia Hospital here. Sultan Ismail Petra Sultan Yahya Petra is currently heavily guarded at the hospitals ... (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:26:22 -0700)

Iran urged to release lawyer imprisoned for criticizing juvenile's execution
Amnesty International has urged the Iranian authorities to release a human rights lawyer who was arrested after speaking out against the execution of one of his clients. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:56:00 -0700)

Broward school attorney: Builders don't have to turn over spending records
The Broward school district's top attorney will not ask four construction companies to turn over certain records showing how they spent millions of taxpayer dollars on new elementary school cafeterias. (Fri, 07 May 2010 00:58:13 -0700)

Circuit attorney declines to file rape charges against St. Louis U. athletes
ST. LOUIS The St. Louis circuit attorney's office on Thursday decided against filing charges against any of the three St. Louis University basketball players questioned in an alleged sexual assault Saturday of a female student on campus. (Fri, 07 May 2010 01:41:13 -0700)

Voters to decide if Boulder City attorney elected or appointed
The secretary of states office has approved a majority of signatures on a petition for a ballot initiative asking Boulder City voters if the city attorney should be elected instead of appointed. (Fri, 07 May 2010 02:17:48 -0700)

Ruling qualifies Bysiewicz to run for attorney general
HARTFORD Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz said Wednesdays declaratory ruling that she is eligible to run for attorney general is not just a victory for her, but a victory for all the voters of Connecticut. (Fri, 07 May 2010 02:57:50 -0700)

Harrison PBA attorney slams Town Board on police adviser job
HARRISON The Harrison PBA attorney is blasting the Town Board for its decision to hire a Police Department adviser, and one board member may be backing away from the idea. (Fri, 07 May 2010 03:41:48 -0700)

Detained Syrian lawyer Muhannad al-Hassani awarded annual prize for human rights defenders
GENEVA - Ten international human rights groups have awarded their annual prize for bravery to a Syrian lawyer detained for challenging the country's legal system. (Fri, 07 May 2010 04:56:55 -0700)

Lawrence Taylor's lawyer on his rape arrest: 'He's denying the whole thing'
"He's denying the whole thing," Taylor's lawyer, Arthur L. Aidala said, according to the New York Times. "We're going to fight these charges as hard as he fought when he was a linebacker for the New York Giants." (Fri, 07 May 2010 06:07:00 -0700)

Jailed Syrian lawyer awarded rights prize
Leading international campaign groups have awarded the 2010 Martin Ennals award for human rights defenders to an imprisoned Syrian lawyer, Muhannad al-Hassani, the organisers said on Friday. (Fri, 07 May 2010 08:13:07 -0700)

Ohio ex-attorney general pleads guilty on 2 counts
Ohio's former attorney general has pleaded guilty to two ethics violations involving improper payments to staff from campaign and office transition funds. (Fri, 07 May 2010 08:44:27 -0700)

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