Attorney News Jun 2010
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Defense lawyer: Former 'Survivor' producer charged in wife's death
A Mexican judge has issued an arrest warrant for reality TV producer Bruce Beresford-Redman in the death of his wife at a Cancun resort in April, his lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:21:33 -0700)
Region news in brief: New attorney to take on Kilpatrick case
Kwame Kilpatrick has a new attorney to represent him during the appeal of his prison sentence for violating probation. Attorney Arnold Reed will hold a 1 p.m. news conference at his Farmington Hills office today to make the formal announcement. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:42:11 -0700)
Lawyer says he'll represent imprisoned Kwame Kilpatrick
A suburban lawyer says imprisoned ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has hired him to lead his appeals. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:42:53 -0700)
Attorney: City Police Never Probed Taser Incident
There are new questions about a Taser incident involving a Pittsburgh police officer and a man from Mt. Lebanon. The City of Pittsburgh settled a lawsuit with Daniel Hackett paying him $155,000. Now his attorney wants to know why the incident was never investigated by police. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 03:38:44 -0700)
US Attorney General reaffirms fight against corruption
US Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday reaffirmed his country's commitment to fight corruption, which he described as "one of the great struggles of our time." (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:33:31 -0700)
Lawyer will appeal terror suspect's extradition
A Somali terror suspect's lawyer says he will appeal a Dutch court's ruling that his client can be extradited to the United States. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:35:53 -0700)
Knowing the Exact Use of a Miami Car Accident Lawyer
Every personal injury lawyer specializes in a specific type of claim. The same is true with a Miami car accident lawyer. However, if you are still unsure if this type of lawyer is indeed what you need for your case, here are some key points to keep in mind. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:52:46 -0700)
Lawyer to appeal Somali terror suspect's extradition from Netherlands to Minneapolis
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) A Somali terror suspect's lawyer said Tuesday he will appeal a Dutch court's ruling that his client can be extradited to the U.S. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:54:27 -0700)
Michigan attorney refutes police claims in girl's shooting
A Michigan attorney on Tuesday refuted a medical examiner's findings about a 7-year-old girl's shooting death, charging a police cover-up in the incident. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 09:53:17 -0700)
Holder Didn't Invite Florida Attorney General to Oil Spill Meeting
Attorney General Bill McCollum isn't on the list of Gulf state attorneys general meeting with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder because he wasn't invited. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:53:19 -0700)
Lawyer: Burge said shock device left 'no marks'
An attorney who once represented a man allegedly tortured by former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge testified today that Burge once said electro-shock "leaves no marks." Attorney Cassandra Watson, testifying at Burge's federal trial, said that in the early 1980s she spoke with Burge at Calumet Area headquarters many times, often sarcastically, about allegations he and his detectives were using a ... (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:33:25 -0700)
Attorney: Suspect's brother may be Wone killer
District prosecutors have spent weeks building a case that three friends and housemates conspired to cover up evidence in the 2006 slaying of a young attorney. On Tuesday, they said the younger brother of one of those men "may have been" the killer. Murder - Crime - Television - Murder of Robert Eric Wone - Radio Free Asia (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:43:10 -0700)
Lawyer: Burge said shock device left no marks
An attorney who once represented a man allegedly tortured by former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge testified today that Burge once said electro-shock "leaves no marks." (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:50:39 -0700)
Lawyer: Gary Coleman's Estranged Parents to Attend His Funeral
Coleman's loved ones are "doing OK," his lawyer tells UsGet more Us! Follow us on Twitter, Friend us[...] (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:08:30 -0700)
Ohio convert's lawyer charged over records filing
A lawyer has pleaded not guilty to charges she illegally disclosed confidential information regarding a teenage girl who converted to Christianity and ran away from her Ohio home. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:18:57 -0700)
SEC Adds Attorney From AOL Case to Goldman Sachs Subprime Suit
June 1 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission attorney David J. Gottesman, who represented the agency in a 2005 fraud case against two former America Online Inc. executives, may join the regulators suit claiming Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:40:49 -0700)
Portland elevator tussle climaxes three-year spat between disability claims lawyer and Social Security judge
Some observers say the flap between lawyer Daniel A. Bernath and Judge Dan R. Hyatt is a regrettable break in decorum at an office that's supposed to help people with disabilities get government benefits. (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:54:44 -0700)
D.C. voters to decide on election of attorney general
District voters will decide in November whether the city's attorney general should be elected instead of appointed by the mayor, according to emergency legislation the D.C. Council approved Tuesday. United States - Politics - Law - Law Enforcement - Prosecuting Attorneys (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:00:41 -0700)
Houston Lawyer's Manner of Death 'Undetermined'
Houston trial lawyer Scott D. Lassetter died of a gunshot wound to the head, but the manner of his death is "undetermined," the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences ruled last week, according to Matt Doyle, a senior forensic nurse investigator. Doyle says there is "no sufficient evidence" to make a more specific determination as a homicide or a suicide. Lassetter, who was found ... (Tue, 01 Jun 2010 22:14:47 -0700)
Lawyer May Have Kept ID Theft Charges From Current Firm
Pennsylvania attorney Robert N. Wilkey's employer was surprised to learn Friday that the associate it had hired from the plaintiffs boutique located a few floors up had been charged with identity theft less than a week earlier. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:02:22 -0700)
US Lawyer Held in Rwanda Critical of Its President
US lawyer jailed in Rwanda on genocide denial charge is longtime critic of its president Rwanda - Africa - Genocide - History - Government (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:37:49 -0700)
Rwanda court rejects inaction charge in lawyer case
The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda on Wednesday rejected charges it has failed to take action after the arrest in Rwanda of a US lawyer accused of denying the 1994 Tutsi genocide. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:24:02 -0700)
Lawyer fired by Allen Stanford stays on case
A federal judge rejected the request of a lawyer fired by Texas financier Allen Stanford, charged with running a $7 billion Ponzi scheme, to withdraw from the case. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 05:19:19 -0700)
Lawyer: Gary Coleman's Wife May Not Have Had Authority to 'Pull Plug'
The actor's attorney warns of "developing controversy about some issues of authority"Get more Us! F[...] (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:53:30 -0700)
Attorney defends client in lawsuit against Google
A Los Angeles woman is suing a Salt Lake County man and Google for over $100,000 after she was hit by a car while walking along a rural highway in Park City. Wednesday, her attorney spoke out defending the lawsuit. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 10:53:54 -0700)
Steins Firm Was Launched By Lawyer Bristol, State Records Show
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- Wind River LLC, the shell company at the center of ex-Manhattan Borough President Andrew Steins prosecution for tax violations, was created by attorney Jonathan Bristol , the same name of a lawyer who represented accused investment adviser Kenneth Ira Starr , records show. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:11:16 -0700)
U.S. lawyer retracts Rwanda "genocide denial" remarks
A U.S. lawyer arrested in Rwanda for alleged genocide denial has retracted all statements which could have violated the country's anti-genocide laws, Rwanda's chief prosecutor and a legal source said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:20:11 -0700)
U.S. lawyer retracts Rwanda "genocide denial" remarks
Source: Reuters * Lawyer heads defence at U.N. tribunal for Rwanda * Source says case concerns remarks about President Kagame * Could face 10-20 years in prison-rights group * Lawyer visits hospital twice with ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:26:04 -0700)
Ky. AG says opposition to rate hikes not political
Attorney General Jack Conway filed a motion Wednesday to dismiss a rate increase request by Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, weighing in on an issue that played prominently in the Democratic primary for U.S. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:12:07 -0700)
James Madison Student Newspaper and Attorney Reach Deal
An apology and $10,000 from the state of Virginia settle a freedom-of-press dispute in Harrisonburg. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:31:34 -0700)
Police: US lawyer held in Rwanda attempts suicide
A U.S. law professor jailed in Rwanda and charged with denying the country's genocide tried to commit suicide by swallowing dozens of pills in his prison cell, Rwandan officials said Wednesday, but his daughter said his family doesn't believe the claim. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:28:00 -0700)
Attorney: Retired Geauga County judge to preside in McFaul case
CLEVELAND -- Attorney John Climaco, the attorney representing former Cuyahoga County Sheriff Gerald T. McFaul, tells Channel 3 News that the Ohio Supreme Court has appointed retired Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge H.F. Inderleid Jr. to preside over McFaul's case. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:53:25 -0700)
Lawyer: Gary Coleman Was Divorced When He Died
The revelation raises questions about Shannon Prices's legal authority over the actor (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:39:10 -0700)
Lawyer's daughter charged over death 'devastated'
The lawyer father of a woman charged with killing Blenheim mother-of-five Penelope Phillips while allegedly driving drunk says she is "devastated" but knew that it was likely. read more (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:49:28 -0700)
Lawyer: Gary Coleman's Ex-Wife Lied to Hospital About Marriage
Divorced two years ago, Coleman and Shannon Price had an "on-again, off-again" relationship, his att[...] (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:53:31 -0700)
Attorney says Gary Coleman, wife divorced in 2008
Former child TV actor Gary Coleman and his wife were divorced in 2008, an attorney for the late Diff'rent Strokesstar said Wednesday, the same day a tape of a 911 call was released that detailed her call for help. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:08:18 -0700)
Attorney says Gary Coleman, wife divorced in 2008
Former child TV actor Gary Coleman and his wife were divorced in 2008, an attorney for the late "Diff'rent Strokes" star said Wednesday, the same day a tape of a 911 call was released that detailed her call for help. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:24:15 -0700)
Attorney: Gary Coleman, Wife Divorced in 2008
Utah attorney says Gary Coleman and wife Shannon Price divorced in 2008 Gary Coleman - Utah - United States - Shannon Price - Divorce (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:38:09 -0700)
76-Year-Old Lawyer Suspended for 6 Months for Sexual Misconduct
A personal injury lawyer who was caught on tape making unwelcome sexual advances to a client has been suspended from practicing law for six months. Allen H. Isaac avoided the harsher five-year suspension sought by a hearing panel and total disbarment sought by a disciplinary committee. The committee had charged Isaac with professional misconduct after he allegedly asked a client for oral sex and ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:14:46 -0700)
Defense Attorney's Motion to Withdraw From Stanford Case Denied
Jailed Houston businessman R. Allen Stanford and defense attorney Michael Essmyer are stuck with each other. On Tuesday, Senior U.S. District Judge David Hittner signed an order denying Essmyer's motion to withdraw as counsel for Stanford, who faces trial on criminal charges in January. Essmyer and his firm had asked to withdraw from Stanford's criminal case due to "irreconcilable differences ... (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 20:15:17 -0700)
English admits lawyer working for 2 sides
A lawyer working for the Chinese company wanting to buy the Crafar farms is also part of the group reviewing the Government's overseas investment rules. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:27:36 -0700)
Passion and Success in U.S. Attorneys Office
The United States Attorneys Office in Chicago has become well known for its successful prosecution of public servants. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:55:22 -0700)
Attorney general candidates debate
DENVER - Colorado's two attorney general candidates sparred Wednesday night about the federal health-care law and efforts to protect consumers. The debate featured incumbent Attorney General John Suthers, a Republican, and his Democratic challenger, Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett. (Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:46:30 -0700)
Dallas County district attorney calls in special prosecutor to handle constable inquiry
After months of resisting such a move, Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins has asked for a special prosecutor to take over his office's criminal investigation of constables. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:30:19 -0700)
Attorney says Gary Coleman, wife divorced in 2008
New details surrounding TV actor Gary Coleman's death have emerged with his attorney saying the child star of "Diff'rent Strokes" and his wife divorced in 2008, and Utah authorities releasing a tape of her frantic 911 call after he struck his head in a fall. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:52:20 -0700)
Fla. Ponzi lawyer's ex-cars, boats being auctioned
Some of the flashier spoils of disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein, who pleaded guilty to running a massive Ponzi scheme, will be sold at an auction in Fort Lauderdale. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:34:50 -0700)
Fla. Ponzi Lawyer's Ex-Cars, Boats Being Auctioned
Luxury cars, boats once owned by Fla. Ponzi scheme attorney being auctioned Business - Boat - Watercraft - Consumer Goods and Services - Ponzi scheme (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:57:27 -0700)
Lawyer: NYPD officer did nothing wrong
NEW YORK (AP) A lawyer says a New York City officer followed department procedure during a fatal police shooting in 2006. Officer Michael Carey is being sued in Brooklyn federal court by Sean Bell 's family. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:00:50 -0700)
Attorney: Eckhart denied medicine
Prison has been 'negligent' in treatment of former kennel owner, says his lawyer An attorney representing imprisoned former kennel owner Derbe ''Skip'' Eckhart said Lehigh County Prison staff members have refused to give his client the medications he needs and that Eckhart has been having ''physical problems'' as a result. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:28:25 -0700)
Lawyer: Coffee addiction contributed to murder
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (AP) - The lawyer for a Franklin County man who admitted killing his wife says the defendant's steroid abuse and coffee addiction contributed to the slaying. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:37:56 -0700)
Lawyer says NYPD officer did nothing wrong in fatal Sean Bell shooting
NEW YORK -- A lawyer says a New York City officer followed department procedure during a fatal police shooting in 2006. Officer Michael Carey is being sued in Brooklyn federal court by Sean Bell's family.Associated PressSean Bell was killed by... (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 05:43:29 -0700)
Lawyer urges Italian bishop be charged in child abuse case
A second lawyer is calling for charges to be filed against an Italian Catholic bishop for failing to report the alleged sexual abuse of minors by a Roman priest. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:09:59 -0700)
Russian investigator bids to disbar Magnitsky lawyer
A Russian state investigator tried to disbar a lawyer working on the case of lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, whose death in prison last year brought international condemnation, the Moscow Bar Association said Thursday. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 07:49:25 -0700)
Lawyer: NYPD Cop Did Nothing Wrong in Bell Shooting
A lawyer says a New York City officer followed department procedure during a fatal police shooting in 2006. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:04:03 -0700)
Lawyer: Coffee, Steroids Contributed to Va. Slaying
The lawyer for a Franklin County man who admitted killing his wife says the defendant's steroid abuse and coffee addiction contributed to the slaying. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:16:05 -0700)
Lawyer thinks Patti Blagojevich likely to testify
CHICAGO A lawyer for Rod Blagojevich says he believes the former governors wife is likely to testify at his political corruption trial. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:37:32 -0700)
Lawyer: Gary Coleman was divorced when he died
Shannon Price portrayed herself to emergency crews and hospital staff as Gary Coleman's wife, but his former lawyer now says the pair weren't legally married at the time of the actor's death. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 09:51:41 -0700)
Attorney Noel Gage sentenced in federal court
Local attorney Noel Gage was sentenced in federal court Thursday on obstruction of justice charges. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:01:21 -0700)
Attorney sentenced to probation for obstructing justice
Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation for obstructing justice during a fraud investigation. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:11:16 -0700)
Lawyer: Coleman was divorced when he died
SALT LAKE CITY, June 3 (UPI) -- Gary Coleman's lawyer says the actor was divorced from Shannon Price when he died after a brain hemorrhage last week. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:32:45 -0700)
Lawyer argues for Indiana militia member's release
The lawyer for an Indiana man charged with conspiring to wage war against the United States says the government has failed to show his client poses "any identifiable danger to anyone." (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:47:20 -0700)
Attorney Noel Gage sentenced in felony obstruction case
Las Vegas attorney Noel Gage was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation following his guilty plea to felony obstruction of justice charges, the U.S. Attorney of the District of Nevada Daniel Bogden announced. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:12:04 -0700)
Georgia Attorney General's Office opens case in response to Ledger-Enquirer Open Records Act Request for Nike contract
The Georgia Attorney Generals Office will pursue an open-records request that the city of Columbus and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer submitted to a Marietta, Ga., nonprofit organization. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:57:07 -0700)
Lawyer: Client in NY money transfer case innocent
A lawyer told a jury Thursday that it should acquit an Ivy League-educated man from Iran on charges that he violated the Iran trade embargo as his family sent him $3.4 million. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 16:53:02 -0700)
Lawyer: Client in NY money transfer case innocent
A lawyer told a jury Thursday that it should acquit an Ivy League-educated man from Iran on charges that he violated the Iran trade embargo as his family sent him $3.4 million. Iran - New York - Ivy League - Middle East - Embargo (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:06:23 -0700)
Attorney general considers charges against former Juvenile Hall worker
The state Attorney General's Office confirmed Wednesday it is considering what, if any charges will be filed against a Riverside County Juvenile Hall employee accused of having sex with an underage detainee. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:56:39 -0700)
Lawyer says Coleman was divorced
New details surrounding TV actor Gary Coleman's death have emerged, with his lawyer and a spokesman for his estranged parents saying the child star of Diff'rent Strokes and his wife Shannon Price divorced in 2008. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:38:26 -0700)
Lawyer says Coleman was divorced
Gary Coleman's his lawyer has said Coleman and his wife Shannon Price were divorced in 2008. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:47:59 -0700)
Georgia Attorney Generals Office to pursue open records request by Ledger-Enquirer, city of Columbus
The Georgia Attorney Generals Office will pursue an open records request that the city of Columbus and the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer submitted to a Marietta, Ga., nonprofit organization. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:02:24 -0700)
Lawyer found guilty in tax shelter scheme
Convicted on counts of conspiracy and tax evasion A Chicago lawyer was found guilty Wednesday of conspiracy to commit tax fraud in connection with the sale of tax shelters. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:09:33 -0700)
Lawyer backs compo scheme
A human rights lawyer says the stolen generation can only win justice though a national compensation scheme. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 21:15:28 -0700)
Mansell may be held illegally: lawyer
Lawyer for man arrested in Qld and charged in Perth with murdering a millionaire challenges legality of his detention. (Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:15:34 -0700)
Lawyer: NYC widow had been taped on jail phone discussing husband's 1990 contract killing
A widow who for decades denied arranging her real estate tycoon husband's slaying admitted it after learning that prosecutors had incriminating tapes of her talking on a jail telephone, her lawy... (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:15:25 -0700)
CSUS Chancellor David Carter: Lawmakers Want Attorney General To Review Actions
Lawmakers ask attorney general whether CSUS Chancellor and Board violated state law document.write (" "); Legislators have asked the state attorney general to investigate whether David Carter, chancellor of the Connecticut State University System, and the system's board of trustees violated state law in handling the departure of Cheryl Norton from the presidency of Southern Connecticut State ... (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:16:26 -0700)
Man who alleged plot against Dallas County district attorney has long criminal record
The man who claims that Dallas County's constable investigator was behind a plot to concoct lies about District Attorney Craig Watkins is in jail facing numerous felony charges. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:30:42 -0700)
Lawyer claims racism over legal bill
Munyonzwe Hamalengwa was one of 11 lawyers hired -- and eventually fired -- by killer Richard Wills, the self-described millionaire ex-cop who dinged taxpayers a scandalous $1.1 million in Legal Aid fees for his defence. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:24:27 -0700)
Lawyer: Client in NY money transfer case innocent
A lawyer told a jury Thursday that it should acquit an Ivy League-educated man from Iran on charges that he violated the Iran trade embargo as his family sent him $3.4 million. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 06:10:51 -0700)
Lawyer says Coleman was divorced
New details surrounding TV actor Gary Coleman's death have emerged, with his lawyer saying the child star of Diff'rent Strokes and his wife divorced in 2008. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:21:11 -0700)
Simple Reference for the Several Types of Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
There are several types of Miami personal injury lawyer. You have to consider the right type of lawyer for your case when you are planning to file one. This is an important primary consideration. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:07:54 -0700)
Late Guinean president's son is no drug kingpin: lawyer
A lawyer for the eldest son of Guinea's late president Lansana Conte on Friday denied that Ousmane Conte was a drug kingpin after the United States slapped sanctions on him this week. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:30:40 -0700)
Lawyer charged in prosecutor choking
CHICAGO, June 4 (UPI) -- A public defender was arrested at a Chicago courthouse after allegedly choking a county prosecutor and scuffling with sheriff's deputies. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 10:38:58 -0700)
In remarks to Arab-Americans, attorney general vows to vigorously prosecute hate crimes
Attorney General Eric Holder promised the Arab-American community on Friday that the Justice Department will vigorously prosecute hate crimes and he said an ongoing dialogue between law enforcem... (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:00:25 -0700)
Lawyer for Bledsoe's coach expects vindication 'pretty soon'
The lawyer representing Eric Bledsoe's high school coach said Friday that he expects vindicatio (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:38:30 -0700)
Attorney: Gary Coleman has will from 1999
Gary Coleman's estranged parents abandoned their effort to bury him in his native Illinois Friday after a Utah attorney revealed the actor named an executor in a 1999 will. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:34:57 -0700)
Attorney Says Client Is Executor Of Coleman Estate
A Utah attorney says a client of his has been named the executor of Gary Coleman's estate with the power to make funeral arrangements for the late actor. A Salt Lake City attorney said Friday he has a will Coleman wrote in 1999 that he will take to a court sometime next week. The lawyer wouldn't reveal details of the will, including the name of the executor, but said Coleman will not be buried ... (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:39:54 -0700)
Attorney Says Client Is Executor Of Coleman Estate
A Utah attorney says a client of his has been named the executor of Gary Coleman's estate with the power to make funeral arrangements for the late actor. A Salt Lake City attorney said Friday he has a will Coleman wrote in 1999 that he will take to a court sometime next week. The lawyer wouldn't reveal details of the will, including the name of the executor, but said Coleman will not be buried ... (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:39:54 -0700)
Attorney Says Client Is Executor Of Coleman Estate
A Utah attorney says a client of his has been named the executor of Gary Coleman's estate with the power to make funeral arrangements for the late actor. A Salt Lake City attorney said Friday he has a will Coleman wrote in 1999 that he will take to a court sometime next week. The lawyer wouldn't reveal details of the will, including the name of the executor, but said Coleman will not be buried ... (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 17:39:54 -0700)
Records show attorney general hired George Rekers despite warnings
Disgraced psychologist George Rekers was labeled a ``right-wing, religious-based'' expert witness and rejected for months by state attorneys defending Florida's gay adoption ban. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:40:18 -0700)
Attorney: Gary Coleman has will from 1999
SALT LAKE CITY A Utah attorney said Friday a client of his has been named the executor of Gary Colemans estate with the power to make funeral arrangements for the late actor. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:46:11 -0700)
Fergus Cullen: Keep politics and the attorney general separated
Unlike most states, New Hampshire has a tradition of an independent attorney general. However, there is a growing perception that during Attorney General Michael Delaney's tenure, the office has compromised its independence by too consistently serving Gov. John Lynch's political needs. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:08:29 -0700)
Lawyer: Gurney wrongly quizzed
He will ask that all his client's statements to police after Zoe Sarnacki's slaying be suppressed. (Fri, 04 Jun 2010 21:18:29 -0700)
Lawyer for Bledsoe's coach expects vindication 'pretty soon'
The lawyer representing Eric Bledsoe's high school coach said Friday that he expects vindication of his client and the former Kentucky player by early next week. "I think it's going to come to an end pretty soon," said Reginald McDaniel, a lawyer representing Maurice Ford, the former basketball coach at Parker High School in Birmingham, Ala. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:48:34 -0700)
Attorney general mulling charges after raid
The Indiana Attorney General's office is deciding whether to argue the case of a former Michigan City Sanitary District worker, who was fired for being a whistleblower about unreported sewer overflows. Twenty-five to 30 agents from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and various other agencies raided the sanitary district Thursday for evidence of environmental crimes. Sources told the Post ... (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 07:16:23 -0700)
Winston & Strawn Lawyer Revealed as Associate-4 in Starr Case
The lawyer who managed a trust account through which financial adviser Kenneth Starr allegedly moved client funds as part of a $30 million investment fraud is Jonathan Bristol, a partner at law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, according to a person familiar with the situation. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:19:43 -0700)
Former Boulder County DA Mary Lacy working as defense attorney
Defense attorney Mary Lacy, left, speaks with her client, Nancy Marks, before a court appearance at the Boulder County Justice Center on Tuesday. At right is Lacy s law firm partner, Pete Maguire. The two formerly served as top prosecutors in Boulder County. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:07:10 -0700)
Former Boulder County DA Mary Lacy working as defense attorney
After working together for more than 20 years as prosecutors in the Boulder County District Attorney's Office, former District Attorney Mary Lacy and her top prosecutor Pete Maguire are back together -- this time to defend the accused. (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:14:57 -0700)
Bay Ridge pol collared for impersonating a lawyer
Longtime Bay Ridge political insider Ralph Perfetto is facing a year in jail for allegedly posing as a lawyer to represent a friend.Perfetto, who is in the fight of his life to be re-elected to the post of neighborhood district leader that hes held for 18 years, is... (Sat, 05 Jun 2010 21:26:21 -0700)
Winston & Strawn Lawyer Revealed as Associate-4 in Starr Case
The lawyer who managed a trust account through which financial adviser Kenneth Starr allegedly moved client funds as part of a $30 million investment fraud is Jonathan Bristol, a partner at law firm Winston & Strawn LLP, according to a person familiar with the situation. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 00:19:42 -0700)
City attorney urges FdL to keep local smoking ban
The attorney for the City of Fond du Lac is recommending a plan to continue with the citys smoking ordinance until confusion regarding a state law is worked out. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:30:22 -0700)
TAYLOR: Council postpones vote on paying attorney fees
TAYLOR The City Council postponed a vote Tuesday that would retroactively approve an attorney and payment for legal bills resulting from a council lawsuit against Mayor Jeffrey Lamarand. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 04:22:58 -0700)
Former Boulder County DA Mary Lacy working as defense attorney
Defense attorney Mary Lacy, left, speaks with her client, Nancy Marks, before a court appearance at the Boulder County Justice Center on Tuesday. At right is Lacy s law firm partner, Pete Maguire. The two formerly served as top prosecutors in Boulder County. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 05:37:08 -0700)
Attorney-General refers Google Wi-Fi issue to AFP
Federal Attorney-General Robert McLelland has reportedly asked the Australian Federal Police to investigate whether Google breached any laws during its inadvertent collection of Wi-Fi data by it Street View cars while they were taking photographs of locations around the globe. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 06:58:46 -0700)
Another Hermitage Lawyer Is Targeted
The Interior Ministry investigator who put Hermitage Capital lawyer Sergei Magnitsky behind the bars where he died was accused Thursday of targeting another lawyer working for the company. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:44:22 -0700)
Attorney General Files to Put Funeral Home Owners in Contempt of Court
West Virginia's Attorney General is calling for the Mason County Circuit Court to find the two men who own a funeral home in contempt for not following court orders. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:53:25 -0700)
Van der Sloot Seeks Own Lawyer in Peru Murder
Van der Sloot faces questioning in the death of business student Stephany Flores. He's also the prime suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:00:01 -0700)
Van der Sloot seeks own lawyer in Peru murder case
Joran van der Sloot will spend all week at criminal police headquarters being questioned in the death of a 21-year-old Lima woman and has asked to be able to hire his own lawyer, authorities said Sunday. (Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:01:38 -0700)
Lynnwood's city attorney to resign
Questions arose about the attorney's expenses during a May 24 council meeting. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:06:17 -0700)
QandA with Jim Jacks, U.S. attorney in Dallas until Obama appoints another
As the political tussle roils over who will be the next presidentially appointed and Senate-approved U.S. attorney in Dallas, the office continues to dispense justice under the leadership of a 28-year veteran. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:31:47 -0700)
Lawyer says Agape group not a doomsday cult
A lawyer for a man arrested during police raids in Adelaide linked to the Agape Ministries has denied the religious group is a doomsday cult. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:05:13 -0700)
City attorney urges FdL to keep local smoking ban
The attorney for the City of Fond du Lac is recommending a plan to continue with the citys smoking ordinance until confusion regarding a state law is worked out. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:31:57 -0700)
Lawyer: Jatuporn, Karun will be at court
Puea Thai Party MPs Jatuporn Prompan and Karun Hosakul, core members of the anti-government United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD), will definitely show up at the Criminal Court on Tuesday and will file a case against the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) for issuing summons warrants against them, UDD lawyer Karom Poltaklang said on Monday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:08:49 -0700)
Non-Muslim woman lawyer challenges religious council decision
KUALA LUMPUR: Non-Muslim lawyer Victoria Jayaseelee Martin, who is challenging Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council (MAIS)'s requirement that a Syarie lawyer here must be a Muslim, wants a court order to compel the council to receive her application to be admitted as a Syarie lawyer. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:28:51 -0700)
Non-Muslim lawyer challenges religious council decision
KUALA LUMPUR (June 7, 2010): A non-Muslim woman lawyer who obtained leave in her preliminary legal bid to be a syarie lawyer, has filed a judicial review application to challenge a decision that only Muslim lawyers are allowed to practise at the Syariah Court in Federal Territory. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:35:49 -0700)
Non-Muslim woman lawyer challenges religious council decision
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 A non-Muslim woman lawyer, who obtained leave in her preliminary legal bid to be a syarie lawyer, has filed a judicial review application to challenge a decision that only Muslim lawyers are allowed to practise in the Syariah Court in the Federal Territory. In her application filed on May 19, Victoria Jayaseele Martin also ... (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:53:30 -0700)
Van der Sloot Was to Turn Self In, Lawyer Claims
But Suspect Was Arrested Before He Got to, CBS News Is Told; He Faces Week of Grilling in Peruvian Police Headquarters (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 04:59:57 -0700)
Attorney Slams Murder Charge in Wylie's Angel Case
The attorney for the grandmother of "Wylie's Angel" said he doesn't think murder charges will stand against his client. Murder - Angel - Arts - Theatre - Dinner Theatre (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:28:55 -0700)
Lawyer: Sheen to plead guilty to misdemeanor
ASPEN, Colo.Charlie Sheen could work at a Colorado theater company by day and spend his nights in jail under a deal reached with prosecutors that calls for him to plead guilty to a (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:41:52 -0700)
Lawyer: Sheen to plead guilty to misdemeanor
ASPEN, Colo.Charlie Sheen could work at a Colorado theater company by day and spend his nights in jail under a deal reached with prosecutors that calls for him to plead guilty to a (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 07:04:42 -0700)
Russian lawyer's jail death staged in shocking drama
In a rare examination of a contemporary issue on the Russian stage, a Moscow theatre has opened a new play about a lawyer whose death in jail aged 37 just last year sent shockwaves around Russia. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:27:07 -0700)
Charlie Sheen Going to Jail, Attorney Says
Wife's Attorney Says Actor's Plea Deal Includes a 30-Day Jail Sentence (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:54:28 -0700)
Attorney: Charlie Sheen to plead guilty to misdemeanor, serve 30 days in jail
DENVER Charlie Sheen has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic violence case and work at a Colorado theater company during a 30-day jail sentence, his wife's attorney said today. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:55:16 -0700)
Attorney: Sheen agrees to plead guilty to misdemeanor, do jail time while working at theater
DENVER (AP) Charlie Sheen has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic violence case and work at a Colorado theater company during a 30-day jail sentence, his wife's attorney said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:26:18 -0700)
US attorney detained in Rwanda denied bail: lawyer
Peter Erlinder, a controversial US attorney detained several days ago in Rwanda for denying the 1994 Tutsi genocide, was denied bail Monday by a Kigali court, one of his lawyers told AFP. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:28:21 -0700)
LYNNWOOD: City Attorney To Resign
Questions arose about the attorney's expenses during a May 24 council meeting. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:47:35 -0700)
Patricia Cohens Lawyer Kachroo Seeks to Withdraw
Gaytri Kachroo, the attorney for Patricia Cohen in her lawsuit against SAC Capital Advisors LP founder Steven A. Cohen, has asked a judge for permission to withdraw from the case because her client cant pay her. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:02:32 -0700)
Lawyer: Van Der Sloot Wanted To Turn Himself In
Joran van der Sloot intended to surrender but was arrested before he was able to, according to his Dutch lawyer. Van der Sloot will spend all week at criminal police headquarters in Lima being questioned in the death of a 21-year-old Lima woman and has asked to be able to hire his own lawyer in Peru, authorities said Sunday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:17:08 -0700)
Accused in Toronto bomb plot not aware: lawyer
The lawyer for a man charged with participating in an alleged militant plot to carry out attacks in Toronto and Ottawa, says his client did not know the group's objectives. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:48:11 -0700)
US Wants 40 Years in Prison for Fla. Ponzi Lawyer
US: Fla. lawyer who ran Ponzi scheme deserves more lenient sentence because of undercover work Ponzi scheme - Charles Ponzi - Fraud - Investment - Prison (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:57:07 -0700)
Lawyer: Sheen to plead guilty to misdemeanor
Charlie Sheen has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic violence case and work at a Colorado theater company during a 30-day jail sentence, his wife's attorney said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:06:08 -0700)
Lawyer Describes Courthouse Incident
Elliot Everett describes an incident at the Cleveland County Courthouse, where a man ran from the courthouse and was hit by a van. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:25:00 -0700)
Rwandan judge says no bail for US lawyer
A Rwandan judge Monday turned down a bail application by an American lawyer charged with denying Rwanda's 1994 genocide and publishing articles that threaten the country's security. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:25:36 -0700)
Lawyer: Sheen to plead guilty to misdemeanor
Charlie Sheen could work at a Colorado theater company by day and spend his nights in jail under a deal reached with prosecutors that calls for him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic abuse case, an attorney said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:20:39 -0700)
American Lawyer Denied Bail in Rwanda
Peter Erlinder, who had requested the right to return to the United States for treatment of a heart condition, will spend the next 30 days in jail until his trial begins. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:11:03 -0700)
Mehserle's attorney asks judge to limit type of evidence in trial
In two separate motions filed late last week, Michael Rains asked a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge to prevent a prosecutor from calling Grant's girlfriend and the mother of his baby girl as a witness in the case and to prevent the jury from hearing about a verbal exchange between Grant, a 22-year-old Hayward man, and former BART officer Anthony Pirone during which a racial slur was used. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:39:56 -0700)
Attorney Arrested For Having Gun In City Hall
APOPKA, Fla. -- A local attorney was arrested after carrying a gun to an Apopka City Council meeting. Phillip Dozier said he forgot he had the loaded weapon with him and didn't realize it until he was getting ready to speak. He told WFTV he then gave it to the nearest officer. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:40:28 -0700)
Lawyer: Client in NY money transfer case innocent
A lawyer told a jury Thursday that it should acquit an Ivy League-educated man from Iran on charges that he violated the Iran trade embargo as his family sent him $3.4 million. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 15:58:58 -0700)
Attorney general files contempt of court against Lake Brownwood water operator
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott took legal action Monday against Thunderbird Bay Water Services Inc. and owner Chuck Schram III for failure to provide safe drinking water to residents at three developments at Lake Brownwood. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:31:00 -0700)
Lawyer: Sheen to plead guilty to misdemeanor
Charlie Sheen could work at a Colorado theater company by day and spend his nights in jail under a deal reached with prosecutors that calls for him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic abuse case, an attorney said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:09:05 -0700)
Mining attorney asks justices to keep tax question off ballot
An attorney for the mining industry asked the Nevada Supreme Court on Monday to keep off the November ballot a question that seeks to significantly raise the taxes it pays, saying the measure's passage would undermine the Legislature. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 18:11:16 -0700)
Lawyer: Mine Petition Would 'Commandeer' Lawmaking
A lawyer for Nevada mining interests urged the state Supreme Court on Monday to reject a proposed ballot initiative that he said would "commandeer" the legislative process and force lawmakers to extract more in taxes from mining companies. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:55:27 -0700)
10 Habits Every New Lawyer Should Learn
While law school teaches students how to think through legal issues, it is less effective at teaching how to go about daily life as a lawyer, says attorney Adrienne Randle Bond. She describes 10 habits that she says law schools do not teach, but should, to help new lawyers succeed. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:13:44 -0700)
Attorney withdraws Jeffersonville fire merit board resignation
The attorney representing the Jeffersonville City Council on Monday night rescinded his resignation as attorney of the citys Fire Merit Commission. Greg Clark had announced his departure as merit commission attorney at the commissions Thursday meeting. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 21:03:55 -0700)
Thai PM picks ex-attorney general for protest probe
Thailand's premier Tuesday named a former attorney general to head an investigation into the recent deadly street violence, sparking a row with the opposition which said it feared a cover-up. (Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:08:18 -0700)
Star attorney to take stage at Blagojevich trial
Rod Blagojevich's fiery attorney will assume center stage at his corruption trial Tuesday, when both the defense and prosecutors are set to give their version of events that saw the former governor charged with trying to sell or trade President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:10:02 -0700)
Flamboyant, star Chicago attorney to take center stage at Blagojevich corruption trial
Rod Blagojevich's fiery attorney will assume center stage at his corruption trial Tuesday, when both the defense and prosecutors are set to give their version of events that saw the former gover... (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:38:08 -0700)
Star attorney to take stage at Blagojevich trial
Rod Blagojevich's fiery attorney will assume center stage at his corruption trial Tuesday, when both the defense and prosecutors are set to give their version of events that saw the former governor charged with trying to sell or trade President Barack Obama's former Senate seat. Barack Obama - Rod Blagojevich - President - United States Senate - United States (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:52:55 -0700)
Attorney: It looks bad, but there is no crime
WOBURN -- Littleton police and FBI agents "jumped the gun'' and nabbed a 32-year-old Virginia supermarket bagger, who allegedly plotted to kidnap a 12-year-old Littleton girl for a sexual liaison, before Daniel O'Brien could even meet the girl, O'Brien's attorney said. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:58:33 -0700)
Attorney general declines to investigate death of Indian basketball star
HELENA Montana Attorney General Steve Bullock has declined a request by the Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council that he open an investigation into the Nov. 23, 2009, death of Allen "A.J." Long Soldier. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:13:45 -0700)
Lynnwood's city attorney to resign
Questions arose about the attorney's expenses during a May 24 council meeting. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:09:20 -0700)
Lawyer: Mine petition would 'commandeer' lawmaking
A lawyer for Nevada mining interests urged the state Supreme Court on Monday to reject a proposed ballot initiative that he said would "commandeer" the legislative process and force lawmakers to extract more in taxes from mining companies. (Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:12:39 -0700)
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