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Judge: Lower Merion must pay attorney in laptop case
On Monday Lower Merion School District was ordered by Senior U.S. District Judge Jan E. DuBois to pay attorney Mark Haltzman his fees and costs in a civil case involving allegations school officials improperly used webcam-enabled laptops to spy on students. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:34:08 PDT)
Attorney: HS principals rebuffed attempt to stop webcam monitoring
A lawyer in the webcam suit against the Lower Merion School District has asked a judge for a second time to have the district pay $418,000 in fees associated with the plaintiffs’ costs. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:33:38 PDT)
JetBlue flight attendant not fired, lawyer says
JetBlue flight attendant not fired, lawyer says (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:20:22 PDT)
Taylor Lautner settles lawsuit sans push ups
A lawyer for Taylor Lautner says the Twilight star has settled a lawsuit with an RV dealership he claims didn’t deliver a $300,000 (U.S.) coach in time for a movie shoot. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:53:36 PDT)
Attorney: JetBlue attendant in flap resigned
NEW YORK - A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer said today. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:52:28 PDT)
Attorney: $566,000 Panama City loan unenforceable
PANAMA CITY — An attorney for a Panama City woman whose ex-husband borrowed money from the city to build low-income housing argues the loan is unenforceable. Linda Powell paid the city about $566,000 when she sold the property at the southwest... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:39:12 PDT)
Attorney says flight attendant not fired
NEW YORK - A flight attendant who captured Americas attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasnt fired, his lawyer said Sunday.Steven Slater left the job at JetBlue Ai... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:24:39 PDT)
Lawyer Says JetBlue Flight Attendant Resigned, Not Fired
A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:58:27 PDT)
MARYLAND: Attorney General issues campaign literature warning
BALTIMORE — Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler is warning candidates about deceitful and misleading campaign literature. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:25:53 PDT)
Two Yemeni journalists being held incommunicado: lawyer
Two Yemeni journalists are being held incommunicado without charge more than 20 days after their arrest in Sanaa, a lawyer and rights activist said on Sunday. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:23:02 PDT)
Lawyer for ex-JetBlue flight attendant Slater says client was not fired by airline
Patrick E. McCarthy/Newsday/MCTA file photo of former JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater. NEW YORK — A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:13:37 PDT)
Appeal for sightings of missing lawyer
Inquiries are continuing into the disappearance of a missing Wellington lawyer though official police searches have stopped. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:57:29 PDT)
Lawyer sues website over lawyer-ranking system
A St. Petersburg attorney is suing a national lawyer directory because it rates him as a bad lawyer. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:57:11 PDT)
Attorney: JetBlue flight attendant quit
A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer said Sunday. JetBlue Airways - Flight attendant - United States - Aviation - Pittsburgh (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:40:47 PDT)
Attorney: JetBlue Attendant in NYC Flap Resigned
Attorney says JetBlue flight attendant in JFK airport flap resigned, wasn't fired by airline JetBlue Airways - John F. Kennedy International Airport - Aviation - Transportation and Logistics - Business (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:28:47 PDT)
Attorney General
Name: Eric Dinallo Age: 47 Party Affiliation: Democrat Occupation: Ethics Professor, Stern School of Business at New York University (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:17:51 PDT)
For lawyer, it's all about justice for Viktor
A private jet sent late last month by the US to pick up Russian alleged arms smuggler Viktor Bout remains on the tarmac at Don Mueang air force base while the wrangling over his extradition continues. Lak Nittiwattanawichan, the 74-year-old lawyer who has represented Mr Bout from the time of his arrest, had a chance to discuss his strategy to block the US's attempted extradition of Mr Bout with ... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:52:19 PDT)
Infamous JetBlue flight attendant resigned, attorney says
A lawyer says a JetBlue flight attendant infamous for jumping down a plane's emergency chute in New York City resigned from his job and wasn't fired by the airline. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:52:07 PDT)
Attorney: JetBlue attendant Slater resigned
Associated Press - September 5, 2010 3:05 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The flight attendant infamous for jumping down a plane's emergency chute in New York resigned from his job, according to his... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:10:58 PDT)
MIDDLESEX DISTRICT ATTORNEY Sex offender law amended
A legal amendment that gives prosecutors more say in Sexually Dangerous Persons (SDP) hearings was signed into law Aug. 6, according to the office Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:26:29 PDT)
Attorney general hopeful Eric Schneiderman visits Rochester
Speaking near the scene of a recent homicide, state attorney general candidate Eric Schneiderman pledges to fight violence. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:08:04 PDT)
Lawyer calls trial for man who defied police to search for missing brother 'a miscarriage of justice'
GRAND HAVEN -- Darrin Arens didn't want anything to stop him from joining the search for his brother, who had fallen into the Grand River -- even the police officer repeatedly ordering him to dock the pontoon boat he was on. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:00:47 PDT)
JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater wasn't fired, his lawyer says
NEW YORK -- A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:52:19 PDT)
Judge: Lower Merion must pay attorney in laptop case
On Monday Lower Merion School District was ordered by Senior U.S. District Judge Jan E. DuBois to pay attorney Mark Haltzman his fees and costs in a civil case involving allegations school officials improperly used webcam-enabled laptops to spy on students. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:34:11 PDT)
Attorney: HS principals rebuffed attempt to stop webcam monitoring
A lawyer in the webcam suit against the Lower Merion School District has asked a judge for a second time to have the district pay $418,000 in fees associated with the plaintiffs’ costs. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:33:41 PDT)
Prominent Iranian lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested in Tehran
Nasrin Sotoudeh, prominent Iranian lawyer was arrested yesterday in Tehran after being summoned to the court at Evin Prison. Sotoudeh received the summons last Saturday while her office and home were searched by the authorities. She was charged with "Activities against national security" and "propaganda against the Islamic Republic regime." -Zamaneh (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:31:12 PDT)
Attorney reviews Hilltop development proposal in Cedar Grove
The Cedar Grove Township Council will invite representatives from developer K. Hovnanian and the Essex County Executive to the next public meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 13 to get further clarification on the pending offer from the developer to construct a 464-unit housing complex on parcel five of the Hilltop property, the site of the old county psychiatric hospital. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 10:00:18 PDT)
City Hall lawyer: No basis to pay couple for land
THE Cebu City Government will not pay the P4.8 million demanded by a couple from Barangay Babag for the use of their land as a public cemetery, an official said yesterday. read more (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:48:25 PDT)
Word war among Taguig pols heats up
Lawyer Darwin Icay, the spokesperson of Taguig Mayor Ma. Laarni Cayetano, has claimed that the cases filed by Vice Mayor George Elias and several city councilors against Cayetano and city administrator Jose Luis Montales was just a drama cooked up by “[Dante] Tiñga and his supporters in the city council.” (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:41:41 PDT)
District Attorney David Prater Responds To Questions By Black Community Leaders
Oklahoma County's district attorney said Saturday he would welcome an investigation of his office after a group of black community leaders questioned the removal of a black judge from a high-profile murder case. Black Community Stands by Judge Who Stepped Down in Pharmacy Murder Trial (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:40:58 PDT)
Google's Internet search rankings under investigation by Texas attorney general
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:08:49 PDT)
Texas Attorney General to Investigate Google’s Search Rankings
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has opened an investigation into how Google ranks websites in it's search results. This could give us a look into the mysterious algorithm Google uses. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 09:00:05 PDT)
American Lawyer Associate Rankings Show Major Drop
The annual associate survey found Boston's Nutter McLennon at Number one position, followed by St Louis' Thompson Coburn. Both firms took the same spot last year for the national rankings. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:08:36 PDT)
Texas Attorney General Investigating Google’s Rank System
Google Inc. said Friday that the Texas Attorney General's office was investigating into the fairness of the company's search engine rank system. Google said the probe is the first by a U.S. legal authority into the fairness of its rankings. The European Commission prompted a similar probe after complaints derived from small websites that felt Google unfairly ranked them. Google said on its ... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:22:24 PDT)
Kathleen Rice ready to step up as New York State attorney general
Nassau County District Attorney, the only female in the race for New York State attorney general, says she’s the one who has the experience to restore confidence in state government. She explains her campaign to April Drew. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:14:10 PDT)
Oklahoma attorney general candidates differ on Issues
BY BARBARA HOBEROCK - Tulsa World Political Veteran, Newcomer Seeking to Become Next Oklahoma Attorney General Read more on NewsOK.com (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:32:12 PDT)
Lawyer Allan Vinni running for council
Shirley Lin Today staff A local lawyer has made the first bid to run for the Saprae Creek and Draper area in the upcoming municipal election.[...] (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:35:59 PDT)
State orders disbarred attorney to pay its costs: Record number of former clients seeking help.
The Indiana Supreme Court has ordered a disbarred South Bend attorney to repay the state more than $17,000 it spent to investigate misconduct charges against him. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:09:56 PDT)
Assistant recommended for Macoupin state's attorney post
Macoupin County Assistant State's Attorney Jennifer Watson is the choice of the Macoupin County Democrat Central Committee to assume the role of state's attorney. Committee chairwoman Michelle Hampton said the Macoupin County Democratic Central... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:37:06 PDT)
Attorney General: Redevelopment commissions can borrow on their own
The attorney general’s ruling doesn’t really apply to Jeffersonville because the city has an ordinance in place requiring the council sign-off on all bonding regardless of the amount, Jeffersonville Communications Director Larry Thomas said. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:17:52 PDT)
Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm faces harassment, bias complaints
While Chatham County District Attorney Larry Chisolm has had to deal with extensive turnover and the departure of key veterans since he took office, his hiring and management practices also have led to charges of sexual harassment and racial and gender discrimination among his support personnel. The allegations have come from short-term employees hired after Chisolm took office - recruited in at ... (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:14:25 PDT)
Lawyer finds calling in terrorism studies
PHILADELPHIA — Evan Kohlmann had just settled into his seat on his first day of law school at the University of Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001, when he was overcome with a sense of foreboding. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:57:56 PDT)
Lawyer urges meal breaks
Attorney Frances Slusarz, at the head of the table, and coworkers, clockwise Dick Rose, Brian Song, Regina Flaherty and Katie Joseppsen take time to for a real lunch at PF Changs in Stamford, Conn. on Thursday August 26, 2010. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:35:31 PDT)
Attorney claims bias in death sentences
An attorney for a man facing trial and a possible death sentence alleges that Delaware prosecutors seek the death penalty only in cases where a white woman is the victim. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:30:58 PDT)
Attorney defends Burning Man fans
RENO -- David Levin represents entrepreneurs, investors and developers in his legal practice. As an aside, he is a Burning Man barrister, offering free legal advice to those who run afoul of the law at the annual counterculture festival in the Nevada desert. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:22:14 PDT)
Covington lawyer complains hearings are too far for Bath, Alleghany residents
COVINGTON — If you live in Covington, you have to drive 90 miles to Beckley, W.Va., for a Social Security disability benefit hearing. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:18:51 PDT)
Law Review: Towns need to get tough with finances, bond lawyer says
Bill Rhodes, a municipal-bond lawyer at Ballard Spahr L.L.P. who has been laboring in the trenches of government finance for nearly two decades, says he has never seen things so dicey. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:01:02 PDT)
Law Review: Towns need to get tough with finances, bond lawyer says
Bill Rhodes, a municipal-bond lawyer at Ballard Spahr L.L.P. who has been laboring in the trenches of government finance for nearly two decades, says he has never seen things so dicey. (Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:10:38 PDT)
Covington lawyer complains hearings are too far for Bath, Alleghany residents
COVINGTON — If you live in Covington, you have to drive 90 miles to Beckley, W.Va., for a Social Security disability benefit hearing. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:50:22 PDT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from trust
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- A former Cape Girardeau lawyer has pleaded guilty of felony stealing for embezzling $325,000 from a deceased client's trust fund. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:27:07 PDT)
Felicia Page finds niche in Macon County State's Attorney's office
DECATUR - The path to her position as Macon County assistantstate's attorney was a winding one for Felicia Page. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:58:30 PDT)
'I absolutely love this job': Erie County District Attorney Jack Daneri's first year in office.
Letters lay stacked on Erie County District Attorney Jack Daneri's desk. He's received requests for legal opinions, invitations to discussion panels and committee posts. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:15:05 PDT)
Lawyer: JetBlue attendant resigned
A flight attendant who captured America's attention when he told off a plane full of passengers and then slid down an emergency chute resigned from his job last week and wasn't fired, his lawyer says. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:08:57 PDT)
Lawyer lands in middle of Harrisburg Authority tussle
The man in the middle of the fight over the makeup of the Harrisburg Authority is an unlikely cause celebre. Neil Grover is not an instantly recognizable face from the evening news, or a lawyer whose ads live on the back of the local telephone book. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:08:52 PDT)
Democratic candidates for R.I. attorney general on the attack
PROVIDENCE –– There are more people running for attorney general this year than at any time in recent memory, seven in all. On Sept. 14, voters will go to the polls to decide which of the three Democratic candidates will be the party’s nominee. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:57:16 PDT)
Lautner to donate $40K settlement to charity
A lawyer for Taylor Lautner says the " Twilight " star has settled a lawsuit with an RV dealership he claims didn't deliver a $300,000 coach in time for a movie shoot. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:41:00 PDT)
Lawyer insists Pakistan players are innocent
Karachi: The lawyer of the three cricketers at the centre of the Pakistani match-fixing scandal said yesterday money recovered from his clients doesn’t prove any wrongdoing. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:39:07 PDT)
Russian Speaking Lawyer- Family Office - London - Legal -
Russian Speaking Lawyer- Family Office Russian Speaking Lawyer- Family Office Our client is an established family office based in London. Advising primarily Russian & CIS clients on international affairs, which includes investment, legal, tax and financial advice as well as administrative support. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:03:30 PDT)
Texas Attorney General Opens Investigation Into Google Search Rankings
Google Inc.'s methods for recommending websites are being reviewed by Texas' attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:00:54 PDT)
Santa Rosa County Attorney looks to new career as judge
Santa Rosa County Attorney Tom Dannheisser’s hardest day was Friday as he packed up his final few things to complete the move from his office on Caroline St. in Milton to his new office in Pensacola. Back on Aug. 9, Dannheisser, who has served as... (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:34:26 PDT)
Prominent human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran
Iranian authorities on Saturday arrested the prominent lawyer and women's rights activist Nasrine Sotoudeh, her husband told Babylon & Beyond. Sotoudeh, in her 40s, is among the small cadre of courageous and outspoken lawyers who risk liberty and their careers to take the country's politically motivated court system to defend political dissidents, activists, women and religious and ethnic ... (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:39:35 PDT)
Killpack lawyer denies seeking favor from Shutleff
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An attorney for former Utah Senate Majority Leader Sheldon Killpack says he did not seek special treatment from Attorney General Mark Shurtleff in Killpack's drunken driving case. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:42:47 PDT)
Attorney: HS principals rebuffed attempt to stop webcam monitoring
A lawyer in the webcam suit against the Lower Merion School District has asked a judge for a second time to have the district pay $418,000 in fees associated with the plaintiffs’ costs. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:03:41 PDT)
IRAN: Prominent human rights lawyer arrested in Tehran
Iranian authorities on Saturday arrested the prominent lawyer and women's rights activist Nasrine Sotoudeh, her husband told Babylon & Beyond. Sotoudeh, in her 40s, is among the small cadre of courageous and outspoken lawyers who risk liberty and their careers... (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:01:00 PDT)
Heiress's relatives seek to oust lawyer
NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- The family of a 104-year-old heiress who has spent much of her life in seclusion has asked a New York court to bar her lawyer and accountant from her affairs. New York - New York City - United States - Lawyer - Metro Areas (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:33:19 PDT)
John Arum remembered as environmental advocate
Environmental lawyer John Arum is being remembered as a man who worked tirelessly to protect Washington state's natural resources. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:31:19 PDT)
Relatives Want Heiress Lawyer Banned
Worried relatives of reclusive 104-year-old copper heiress Huguette Clark asked a court Friday to bar her lawyer and accountant from managing her $500 million fortune, and to appoint a guardian for the hospitalized eccentric as a criminal probe of the men proceeded. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:29:02 PDT)
Lawyer joins war on global fraud
SPECIALIST financial crime lawyer Stephen Baker has been selected as the only Jersey member of a global network that seeks to assist victims of fraud from around the world. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:21:06 PDT)
Pakistan cricketers 'innocent': lawyer
The lawyer of the three cricketers at the centre of the Pakistani match-fixing scandal says money recovered from his clients doesn't prove any wrongdoing. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:17:43 PDT)
TAYLOR: District's attorney looking into issue with high school bleachers
TAYLOR –– The school district’s attorney will begin looking into ongoing problems with the Truman athletic field bleachers. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:47:43 PDT)
Cops to probe attorney's threat to foreigners
Controversial Joburg attorney and self-proclaimed emperor of the Thembuland Royal Empire, Votani Majola has "ordered" all foreigners who came to South Africa after 1993 to leave the country. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:59:01 PDT)
Cops to probe attorney's threat to foreigners
Police are investigating controversial attorney and self-proclaimed emperor of the Thembuland Royal Empire, Votani Majola, for a series of written warning against foreigners in the country. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:58:08 PDT)
Cops to probe attorney's threat to foreigners
Controversial Joburg attorney and self-proclaimed emperor of the Thembuland Royal Empire, Votani Majola has "ordered" all foreigners who came to South Africa after 1993 to leave the country. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:54:27 PDT)
Doctor, lawyer, former ambassador among convicted of child abuse in Portugal
Six men have been jailed for sexually abusing dozens of children at the Casa Pia children’s home inn Lisbon, with the condemned including a TV presenter, a doctor, a lawyer and a former ambassador. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:49:31 PDT)
Cricket: Pak stars released without charge - lawyer
London, Sept 3 (AFP) British police released without charge three Pakistani cricket players embroiled in fixing claims after questioning them under caution today, their lawyer said. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:11:03 PDT)
Opponent jabs at attorney general
The Democratic challenger to incumbent Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Friday his experience running conservation programs and his long career as a trial attorney make him the man for (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:37:00 PDT)
Lawyer: San Bernardino County's $102 million settlement voids charges
SAN BERNARDINO - San Bernardino County's $102 million settlement with Rancho Cucamonga developer Colonies Partners LP precludes state and local prosecutors from criminally charging former assistant assessor Jim Erwin, Erwin's attorney argued Friday in Superior Court. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:43:08 PDT)
Attorney faces trial for fraud
A Tulsa attorney accused of embezzling money from clients now faces trial on 14 felony counts, including a racketeering allegation. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:35:34 PDT)
Lawyer for Paxton claims he and victim were in a relationship
The lawyer for a Calgary man accused of confining and assaulting his former roommate says the pair had an``intimate relationship.'' Jim Lutz says the case involving his client, Dustin Paxton is being treated as an alleged domestic assault. The victims brother denies that, saying the relationship between the two men was not physical. But he also admits his brother did not reach out for help ... (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:19:40 PDT)
Forgery charge added against local lawyer
Allen County prosecutors added additional charges Friday to the criminal case against local lawyer Daniel E. Serban after investigators said he admitted misappropriating money from an estate account. (Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:14:56 PDT)
Peter Grech appointed Attorney General
Lawyer Peter Grech will succeed Attorney General Silvio Camilleri, who will be sworn in as Chief Justice next week. Dr Grech, 53, who occupied the post of Deputy-Attorney General, graduated doctor of laws in 1979 and was called to the Bar in 1980 when he went into private practice. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:57:11 PDT)
Attorney: HS principals rebuffed attempt to stop webcam monitoring
A lawyer in the webcam suit against the Lower Merion School District has asked a judge for a second time to have the district pay $418,000 in fees associated with the plaintiffs’ costs. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:48:38 PDT)
Lawyer cum-sculptor donates to High Court
DAVID NGWERUME recently gave one of his sculptures titled Justice Balance Scale to the High Court in Bulawayo. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:41:21 PDT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from trust
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (AP) -- A former Cape Girardeau lawyer has pleaded guilty of felony stealing for embezzling $325,000 from a deceased client's trust fund. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:38:08 PDT)
Deal's lawyer denies grand jury is investigating
No federal grand jury is investigating former U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, contrary to published reports and numerous ads by his opponents, said the lawyer for the Republican candidate for governor. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:49:17 PDT)
Lawyer seeks reduced bond for truck driver
WARREN - The lawyer for a truck driver accused of causing an accident that killed three U.S. Marine recruits March 31 says his client deserves to have a lower bond because he is not a flight risk and that he has cooperated fully with authorities. J. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:29:16 PDT)
Seattle Attorney Releases 911 Calls From The Night Of Her Arrest
Attorney Anne Bremner delivers police report and 911 calls to media Saying she wants to bring the issue of her DUI arrest to a close, high-profile Seattle Attorney Anne Bremner released copies of her arrest report and 911 calls on the night of her arrest. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:11:00 PDT)
Deal's lawyer denies jury is investigating
No federal grand jury is investigating former U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal, contrary to published reports and numerous ads by his opponents, said the lawyer for the Republican candidate for governor. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:49:16 PDT)
Hedgie Cohen's ex-wife is suing her lawyer
Patricia Cohen, the ex-wife of hedge fund kingpin Steve Cohen, is going after the high-profile lawyer behind her now-abandoned effort to grab a controlling stake in Cohen's $13 billion hedge fund empire. Patricia, who's suing her billionaire ex-hubby for allegedly cheating her out of money in their divorce... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:31:18 PDT)
Candidate for state attorney general visits Valdosta
Former Dougherty County District Attorney Ken Hodges visited Valdosta Wednesday and Thursday, attending fundraising events as part of his tour across the state in pursuit of the state attorney general position. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:25:52 PDT)
Lawyer charged with coke possession
SALEM — A Witch City defense attorney was arrested yesterday afternoon after police with a search warrant entered his residence and discovered scales and hundreds of dollars worth of cocaine. James R. Willis, 35, of 20 Pingree St., first floor, Salem, was arrested at 4:40 p.m. at his home. He was charged with possession of a Class B substance (cocaine) with intent to distribute and possession ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:20:18 PDT)
Neighbors attorney: New Turner Hannaford too big
AUBURN — An attorney for neighbors in Turner who don’t want to see a Hannaford built next door argued in court Friday that the proposed grocery store was just too big. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:14:05 PDT)
Defense lawyer discredits SBI
The coming courtroom attacks on the State Bureau of Investigation were previewed Friday in Alamance County, as a defense lawyer launched a wide-ranging assault on the credibility of the SBI and its crime lab. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:55:50 PDT)
Attorney says workplace violence happens for variety of reasons
HOUSTON—Violence in the workplace may be more common than most people imagine. Each year an estimated one million people are exposed to some form of workplace violence. Earlier this week, police shot and killed a man armed with bombs as he held three hostages at the Discovery Communications building near Washington D.C. Labor attorney Stephen Roppolo said workplace violence happens for a variety ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:22:38 PDT)
Texas attorney general opens antitrust review of Google search
Texas attorney general opens antitrust review of Google search (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:01:06 PDT)
Windsor lawyer joins mayoral race
WINDSOR, Ont. — A Windsor lawyer is the latest to join the chase for the mayor’s chair. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:32:50 PDT)
Democrats’ Ads in Race for New York Attorney General
The five Democrats running for attorney general in New York State are planning an 11th-hour blitz before the Sept. 14 primary. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:13:23 PDT)
Lawyer Accused of Impersonating Client's Dead Wife
An Arizona attorney may face disciplinary action after an investigation found that she told a client she was channeling his dead wife, then lied about it during an unrelated disciplinary proceeding. The client testified that Charna Johnson pressured him to have a sexual relationship, although she told the investigator that the references to sex were coming from the deceased wife, not herself ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:07:53 PDT)
Taylor Lautner settles suit over RV for movie set
A lawyer for Taylor Lautner says the "Twilight" star has settled a lawsuit with an RV dealership he claims didn't deliver a $300,000 coach in time for a movie shoot. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:06:48 PDT)
Tapes of Attorney Bremner's 911 calls released
Seattle attorney Anne Bremner pleaded guilty this week to DUI charges and apologized for her actions in court. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:02:41 PDT)
Assistant recommended for Macoupin County state's attorney's post
CARLINVILLE - Assistant State's Attorney Jennifer Watson is the choice of the Macoupin County Democratic Central Committee to assume the role of state's attorney. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:48:03 PDT)
Sandy Springs Lawyer Ordered To Pay The Family Of A Man Who Died In A Rome Nursing Facility
A jury says a Sandy Springs lawyer and nursing home operator should pay $43.5 million to the family of a man who died at a Rome nursing facility. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the verdict against 62-year-old George D. Houser was handed down Friday in a wrongful death lawsuit. The payment is to go to the estate of Morris Ellison who was 80 when he died. Ellison's daughter ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 18:20:08 PDT)
Texas attorney general to investigate complaints about Google's search engine
SAN FRANCISCO - Google's methods for recommending Web sites are being reviewed by the Texas state attorney general in an investigation spurred by complaints that the company has abused its power as the Internet's dominant search engine. Google - Web search engine - Microsoft - Searching - Search Engines (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:59:01 PDT)
Lawyer: Police messed up
Is Michael Crutchfield a ruthless thug whose Mother's Day 2009 shooting spree left an innocent bystander dead or is he the victim of poor police work? (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:26:14 PDT)
U.S. Attorney Dennis Burke: SB 1070 Has "Unconstitional Stench"
U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke makes his first visit to the Friday Roundtable to talk about the Obama administration's lawsuit against SB 1070, the ongoing efforts to combat illegal immigration and the new lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio. [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ] (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:11:31 PDT)
Lawyer: Oshkosh DJ lost everything to Internet sex addiction
FAIRFAX, Va. Former Oshkosh radio disc jockey Richard Kieffer was sentenced Friday to 10 years in Virginia state prison for sexual solicitation of a minor over the Internet. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:57:03 PDT)
Bay City attorney Edward Czuprynski to host second judicial forum in October
BAY CITY — For the second time this year, local attorney Edward M. Czuprynski, via his law firm Bay Justice Associates P.C., will sponsor a judicial forum geared toward informing voters on the four candidates vying for two Bay County judge seats. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:56:49 PDT)
Pakistan stars released without charge: lawyer
LONDON (September 04 2010): British police released without charge three Pakistani cricket players embroiled in fixing claims after questioning them under caution Friday, their lawyer said. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:23:40 PDT)
Disbarred attorney accused of practicing law
A disbarred attorney remained in jail Friday on a combined bond of $400,000 after being accused in DuPage and Will counties of impersonating a Naperville lawyer. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:37:52 PDT)
Attorney General responds to Parks and Rec investigation
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) - The Georgia Attorney General's office said they will not get involved in the Columbus Parks and Recreation case. In a letter to both the city and defense attorneys for Herman Porter and Tony Adams, the AG's office said there is not enough evidence to say whether or not the alleged contract with Nike is an open record. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:57:44 PDT)
EXCLUSIVE: NJ Housewife Teresa Giudice's Lawyer Pushing For Private Sale of Belongings
Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice may be saved the spectacle of her belongings being sold at a public auction. Her lawyer told RadarOnline.com exclusively that they are now hoping to conduct the sale privately. PHOTOS: Real Housewives Boob Jobs (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:48:33 PDT)
Texas Attorney General Investigates Google Search
Google said Friday that the Texas Attorney General , Greg Abbott, is conducting an antitrust review of its search business. The examination involves the fairness of Google search results, a concept called search neutrality. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:45:46 PDT)
Estates Lawyer
Private client lawyer sought to carry a caseload of trusts, tax planning, probate, succession and wills matters. You will be available from October for a period of up to nine months. You will be based in London, in plush offices with full secretarial support. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:32:51 PDT)
Seattle Car Accident Lawyer, Jason Epstein, Advocates Raising The Driving Age to Save Lives
Seattle, Wash. September 3, 2010 Jason Epstein, Washington personal injury and car accident lawyer, recently wrote a piece for his website, http://www.StraightTalkLaw.com, titled Changing Driving Age to 18 Can Save Lives. The blog post discusses the statistics regarding teen car accidents and the idea that raising the legal driving age to 18 could dramatically decrease ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:58:59 PDT)
Lawyer: Former DJ Allen lost everything to Internet sex addiction
FAIRFAX, Va. Former Oshkosh radio disc jockey Richard Kieffer was sentenced Friday to 10 years in Virginia state prison for sexual solicitation of a minor over the Internet. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:43:47 PDT)
Texas Attorney General Investigating Google & Antitrust Issues
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is conducting an investigation into Google’s business practices as they relate to search listings, in particular whether Google is manipulating its paid and editorial results in a way that violates antitrust laws. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:22:15 PDT)
Lawyer Allan Vinni running for council
Shirley Lin Today staff A local lawyer has made the first bid to run for the Saprae Creek and Draper area in the upcoming municipal election.[...] (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:05:59 PDT)
Attorney Sentenced to 26 Months in Biodiesel Scam
Disbarred Tennessee attorney H. Max Speight was sentenced to 26 months in jail for defrauding a federal biofuels subsidy program, according to the Hattiesburg (Miss.) American. Speight and William T. "Tommy" Tacker II of Okolona, Miss., were partners in Biodiesel of Mississippi Inc., which built a plant that went bankrupt in 2006. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:40:48 PDT)
MTAS Attorney Says He Overlooked Section In His Recall Opinion
An attorney for the Municipal Technical Assistance Service (MTAS) who earlier said state law trumps the city of Chattanooga charter on recall matters ackownledged he overlooked a key factor in his decision. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:36:14 PDT)
Lawyer fights ban on guns in Lee County's parks
A year ago, pro-gun rights lawyer J. Patrick Buckley targeted Lee County park signs and a gun-banning park ordinance for what he calls a violation of state law. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:27:00 PDT)
Disbarred Tennessee attorney gets 26 months for biodiesel scam guilty plea
ABERDEEN, Miss.— A disbarred Tennessee attorney gets a 26-month sentence for defrauding a federal biofuels subsidy program. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:53:32 PDT)
Attorney General Race Is Anyone's Game
Yesterday, Quinnipiac reported that 85% of registered Democrats don't know who they'll vote for come the Democratic Attorney General primary on September 14. The Observer reports some people think the poll was flawed—"Instead of giving respondants a list of names and asking them to pick one—which would have at the very least given a sense of who has the highest name i.d.—respondents were asked ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:26:45 PDT)
Former Attorney Sentenced To 26 Months For Biodiesel Scam
Disbarred Tennessee attorney H. Max Speight is sentenced to 26 months in prison for defrauding a federal biofuels subsidy program. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:47:40 PDT)
Dr Peter Grech to be appointed Attorney General
Deputy Attorney General Peter Grech will be appointed Attorney General, replacing Silvio Cammileri who is being appointed Chief Justice next week. Dr Grech, aged 53, graduated as Doctor of Laws from the University of Malta in 1979 and was called to the bar in January 1980 when he went into private legal practice. Later in 1980 [...] (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:35:42 PDT)
Casino Lawyer Comes to the Aid of Struggling Nuns
The Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, in Barrington, N.J., were uncertain what would happen to them until Timothy Lowry, a N.J. lawyer who specializes in gaming and lottery law, helped rally people to form the Daughters for the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart with the goal of raising enough money to provide for the nuns. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:08:52 PDT)
Attorney Asks Execution Date Not Be Set For Harbison
An attorney for a Chattanooga man facing the death penalty is asking the Tennessee Supreme Court not to set an execution date. Dana Hansen Chavis said the facts of the case against Edward Harbison do not warrant execution. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:06:15 PDT)
Morales' Lawyer Withdraws Lawsuit
After three days of testimony in the case, Angel Morales' lawyer, Robert Ludgin, this morning withdrew the lawsuit that sparked a court hearing over whether absentee ballots were mismanaged in the 4th House District primary race last month. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:55:15 PDT)
State Attorney General unable to reach deal with ex-investigator
A prosecutor and defense attorney said Thursday they have been unable to reach a plea agreement in the case of J. Paul DeWoody, a former Yuba County District Attorney's Office investigator charged with embezzling from the office. At the request of... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:44:04 PDT)
Death of Salinas attorney called 'suspicious'
Police are investigating the death of a Salinas attorney after his body was found in his house Wednesday. Officers went to the home of Mark Hafen, 58, on the 700 block of Carmelita Drive about 4p.m. after coworkers reported he hadn't shown up for work, police said Thursday. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:33:22 PDT)
Attorney Sentenced to 26 Months in Biodiesel Scam
Disbarred Tennessee attorney H. Max Speight was sentenced to 26 months in jail for defrauding a federal biofuels subsidy program, according to the Hattiesburg American in Hattiesburg, Miss. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:15:19 PDT)
Lawyer charged with 2 felonies
They're supposed to uphold the law. But at least three local attorneys in recent weeks have found themselves on the wrong end of the system. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:11:16 PDT)
South Africans whose trials are delayed by strike could end up suing government, lawyer says
A top South African lawyer says people whose trials have been delayed because of a nationwide civil service strike could end up suing the government for damages. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:04:22 PDT)
Lawyer firing rapist loses appeal
A rapist who fired his defence lawyers 14 times finally loses his appeal against the conviction. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:59:27 PDT)
Attorney indicted in Census shooting
A Williamson County grand jury on Thursday indicted attorney Carolyn Barnes, 53, on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant for shooting at a Census worker in May. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:55:46 PDT)
Lawyer firing rapist loses appeal
A rapist who fired his defence lawyers 14 times finally loses his appeal against the conviction. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:49:31 PDT)
Ex-attorney sentenced for biodiesel scam
ABERDEEN — A disbarred Tennessee attorney gets a 26-month sentence for defrauding a federal biofuels subsidy program. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:45:11 PDT)
Attorney defends traffic stop video release
Yorkville's city attorney responded this week to a request by a high-ranking Kendall County law enforcement official to investigate the release of public information. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:59 PDT)
Vasquez's attorney planning appeal
The attorney for Sandra Vasquez is planning to appeal the 15-year jail sentence handed down to her client by a Kendall County judge last week. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:37:49 PDT)
TAYLOR: District's attorney looking into issue with high school bleachers
TAYLOR –– The school district’s attorney will begin looking into ongoing problems with the Truman athletic field bleachers. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:32:38 PDT)
Sands attorney says businessman did "nothing" in Macau
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- An attorney representing Las Vegas Sands Corp. told the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday that a Hong Kong businessman "did virtually nothing" to help the casino operator win a lucrative gaming license in Macau. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:32:24 PDT)
Sands attorney says businessman did "nothing" in Macau
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- An attorney representing Las Vegas Sands Corp. told the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday that a Hong Kong businessman "did virtually nothing" to help the casino operator win a lucrative gaming license in Macau. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:32:15 PDT)
Sands attorney says businessman did "nothing" in Macau
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- An attorney representing Las Vegas Sands Corp. told the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday that a Hong Kong businessman "did virtually nothing" to help the casino operator win a lucrative gaming license in Macau. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:32:04 PDT)
Sannds attorney says businessman did "nothing" in Macau
CARSON CITY, Nevada -- An attorney representing Las Vegas Sands Corp. told the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday that a Hong Kong businessman "did virtually nothing" to help the casino operator win a lucrative gaming license in Macau. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:17:54 PDT)
WikiLeaks founder's lawyer unsure whether client is in Sweden
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's lawyer said Friday he does not know whether his client, who is being investigated by Swedish authorities over rape and molestation allegations, was still in Sweden, Swedish news website The Local reported. Leif Silbersky added that Assange has yet to be summoned for questioning on... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:02:57 PDT)
Adessi: Make Safety at Work Top Priority, Says Lawyer
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A leading Scottish lawyer has urged employers to make sure safety is always their top priority after a man suffered a serious brain injury whilst working. The warning from Elaine Russell, partner and work accident specialist at the Glasgow office of national law firm Irwin Mitchell, comes as the Health and Safety Executive fined a company for breach of duty after a 49 ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:59:42 PDT)
US Attorney warns of 3 scams circulating in NMI, Guam
U.S. Attorney Alicia A.G. Limtiaco is warning the public that there are at least three scams currently circulating in Guam and in the Northern Mariana Islands. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:04:47 PDT)
Lawyer banned by Ala. judge for missing hearings
Associated Press - September 3, 2010 9:34 AM ET MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - A federal judge in Mobile has banned a lawyer from practicing in U.S. District Court after he missed two scheduled... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:40:22 PDT)
Lawyer charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients
A lawyer who once represented the city of Ridgefield is due in court today to face first-degree theft charges relating to allegations he stole between $587,000 and $840,000 from four different clients since 2003. The alleged thefts were uncovered after one of the clients, an elderly Ridgefield married couple, filed a lawsuit earlier this year claiming that Michael J. Wynne, 63, embezzled $350 ... (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:20:34 PDT)
Peter Grech appointed new Attorney-General
Deputy Attorney-General Peter Grech, 53, has been appointed as the new Attorney-General. Grech has been working in the Attorney-General’s Office for the past 27 years (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:04:21 PDT)
7 defendants convicted in Portugal sex abuse trial
A prosecution lawyer says a Portuguese court has found six men and one woman guilty of crimes relating to child sex abuse in a major trial that lasted nearly six years. (Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:02:45 PDT)
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