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Attorney News May 2006

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San Diego U.S. attorney disputes report on smuggling prosecutions
SAN DIEGO The U-S attorney in San Diego is disputing a document that states Border Patrol agents are demoralized by a lack of prosecutions of suspected immigrant smugglers. (Tue, 23 May 2006 12:06:36 GMT)

Turkey court annuls Tupras bourse stake sale-lawyer
ANKARA, May 23 (Reuters) - A Turkish administrative court has annulled the sale of a 14.76 percent stake in refiner Tupras which was sold in a block on the Istanbul Stock Market, a lawyer for the union which brought a case against the sale said on Tuesday. (Tue, 23 May 2006 12:08:15 GMT)

Simpson's attorney looking into 'issue'
The attorney representing Alabama linebacker Juwan Simpson said his client is doing well in the wake of his weekend arrest in Bessemer for a felony and two misdemeanors. (Tue, 23 May 2006 12:23:54 GMT)

Attorney: Councilwoman Unfairly Singled Out
The attorney for Pittsburgh City Councilwoman Twanda Carlisle says his client has done nothing wrong and is being unfairly singled out. (Tue, 23 May 2006 12:55:31 GMT)

Turk court annuls Tupras bourse stake sale-lawyer
ANKARA, May 23 (Reuters) - A Turkish court has annulled the sale of a 14.76 percent stake in refiner Tupras which was sold as a block on the Istanbul Stock Market, a lawyer for the union which brought a case against the sale said on Tuesday. (Tue, 23 May 2006 13:00:58 GMT)

Local attorney suing city of Troy
Local attorney John Aretakis is suing the city of Troy. The attorney represents many alleged victims of clergy-sex abuse. Now he is upset with the Collar City for hiring former State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Spargo. (Tue, 23 May 2006 13:04:06 GMT)

California attorney general seeks Medicaid billing records from LabCorp
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings said in a filing with regulators that it had been subpoenaed by the California attorney general's office. (Tue, 23 May 2006 13:13:51 GMT)

Tipster's Attorney Provides More Details In Hoffa Search
The former attorney of a man who provided the FBI with the latest tip in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa provides agents with more details in the search. (Tue, 23 May 2006 15:36:51 GMT)

Fairness U.S. attorney goal
As the new U.S. attorney in eastern Kentucky, Amul Thapar will likely oversee high-profile cases against political officials, child molesters, drug rings and employers who circumvent immigration laws. (Tue, 23 May 2006 16:35:48 GMT)

Attorney pleads guilty in Milberg case
A Los Angeles attorney has admitted to passing illegal kickbacks from Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, the nation's No. 1 class action law firm, to a plaintiff as part of a widening federal probe, according to court documents filed on Monday. (Tue, 23 May 2006 16:52:39 GMT)

Accused Nicarico Killer Gets Private Attorney
A private attorney was appointed Tuesday to help defend the man accused in the 1983 abduction, rape and murder of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico. (Tue, 23 May 2006 18:59:15 GMT)

Perez to run for Md. attorney general
Montgomery County councilman says he has 'battle scars' needed for job Saying he has the breadth of experience to protect minorities, consumers and the environment, Montgomery County Councilman Thomas E. Perez announced his candidacy for attorney general today. (Tue, 23 May 2006 19:08:18 GMT)

Jailed Syrian lawyer on hunger strike
Prominent Syrian lawyer and rights activist Anwar Bunni has been on hunger strike since his arrest six days ago as part of a crackdown on opposition figures seeking better ties with Lebanon, a lawyer said Tuesday. "Mr. Bunni told me that he has been on a hunger strike since Wednesday as a protest action against his arrest," Khalil Maatouk said. (Tue, 23 May 2006 19:45:17 GMT)

Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Mail Fraud
A disbarred attorney pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal charges that he defrauded thousands of clients out of $13.5 million in settlement money from lawsuits claiming they were made ill by exposure to asbestos. (Tue, 23 May 2006 20:40:25 GMT)

Polk requests lawyer for her cross-examination
(05-23) 13:15 PDT MARTINEZ - Susan Polk has spent more than two months defending herself against a murder charge, but she told the judge today that she wants a lawyer's help when she is cross-examined by the prosecutor. Polk, 48, made the announcement... (Tue, 23 May 2006 20:40:28 GMT)

Former District Attorney dies
Crisp county - - A well known lawyer and former district attorney has died. Former Cordele District Attorney Gary Christy died at the age of 57 from heart complications. (Tue, 23 May 2006 21:05:14 GMT)

Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox Stops Port Huron Car Dealer's Unlawful Transactions and Excessive Termination Fees
LANSING, Mich., May 23 -- Attorney General Mike Cox announced today that his office has reached an agreement with Port Huron automobile dealer Bob Fox Auto Sales following an investigation into the company's business practices initiated as a result of consumer complaints received by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. (Tue, 23 May 2006 22:22:17 GMT)

Lawyer contacts lottery about Powerball jackpot
The South Dakota Lottery was contacted Tuesday by a Pierre lawyer representing someone who claims to have the winning Powerball lottery ticket worth nearly $117 million. (Tue, 23 May 2006 22:32:40 GMT)

Lawyer: God Told Mother To Toss Children Into Bay
A woman accused of murdering her three young sons by tossing them into frigid San Francisco Bay said God summoned her to sacrifice her children, her lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 May 2006 22:45:23 GMT)

Lawyer indicted on new theft charges
NASHUA, N.H. A Nashua (New Hampshire) lawyer already charged with stealing a half (M) million dollars from one client now faces new charges involving more than a (M) million dollars more. (Wed, 24 May 2006 01:27:42 GMT)

Perez announces attorney general bid
Montgomery County Councilman Thomas E. Perez announced his candidacy for Maryland attorney general on Tuesday, vowing to be an aggressive consumer advocate while promising leadership in the fight for civil rights, affordable health care and environmental protection. (Wed, 24 May 2006 03:28:25 GMT)

Lawyer's Close Ties to Ehrlich Bring Booming Practice
Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s personal lawyer has parlayed his close ties to the governor into a booming Annapolis government relations practice. (Wed, 24 May 2006 03:42:50 GMT)

Attorney: Woman who tossed kids into San Francisco Bay said God commanded her
SAN FRANCISCO The attorney for a woman accused of throwing her three young sons to their deaths in San Francisco Bay says her client believes God told her to sacrifice them. (Wed, 24 May 2006 04:33:49 GMT)

Hamm counsel wants attorney reinstated
CLINTON -- The lead counsel for Amanda Hamm asked Tuesday that a second attorney be reinstated to help with her triple-murder case. (Wed, 24 May 2006 04:41:19 GMT)

Ganji & Zimbabwe lawyer win top rights award
LONDON, May 24 (IranMania) - A dissident Iranian journalist, Akbar Ganji, and a lawyer and broadcaster in Zimbabwe, Arnold Tsunga, will share a leading international human rights award this year, advocacy groups announced, AFP reported. (Wed, 24 May 2006 04:53:49 GMT)

McDaniel Reacts to Tight Race for Attorney General
One of three candidates for Arkansas Attorney General just completed his first term in the Arkansas General Assembly. Just before midnight, Tuesday night McDaniel had 39 percent of the vote, with 69 percent of precincts reporting. (Wed, 24 May 2006 05:02:51 GMT)

Former Top Federal Lawyer to Take Skakel Case to Supreme Court
HARTFORD (AP) -- The lawyer who helped George W. Bush win the 2000 presidential election plans to help Michael Skakel appeal his murder conviction to the Supreme Court. Former solicitor general Theodore Olson says the Kennedy cousin's case will focus on when the charges were filed. (Wed, 24 May 2006 05:25:51 GMT)

US Attorney Probes Juniper as Stock-Option Net Widens
Juniper Networks Inc is the latest high-profile company to have its stock-option policies queried and has received a request for information from the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York. (Wed, 24 May 2006 05:44:55 GMT)

Ex-attorney is charged with mail fraud in Miami
A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday accused a disbarred attorney of defrauding thousands of clients out of $13.5 million in settlement money from lawsuits claiming they were made ill by exposure to asbestos. (Wed, 24 May 2006 06:21:40 GMT)

Attorney: IU's Hardy innocent
The attorney for Indiana University football standout James Hardy said Tuesday his client's arrest was based solely on "misunderstandings and an unfortunate communication collapse between the parties involved. (Wed, 24 May 2006 06:52:58 GMT)

Murder suspect accused of attacking his lawyer
Bruce Carroll wanted to withdraw as the lawyer for a murder defendant. He got his wish yesterday after his client, John Gomes , caused a melee inside a Suffolk Superior courtroom. (Wed, 24 May 2006 08:16:52 GMT)

Former Kewaunee County district attorney arrested
KEWAUNEE — Former Kewaunee County District Attorney Jevon Jaconi was arrested over the weekend for his alleged involvement in a domestic dispute. (Wed, 24 May 2006 09:15:08 GMT)

New impeach rap vs Abalos to be filed at House--lawyer
A NEW impeachment complaint, which will likely be endorsed by a pro-administration lawmaker, will be filed at the House of Representatives against Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Benjamin Abalos, an opposition lawyer disclosed on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 09:21:21 GMT)

Lawyer for slain Drummond miners fined
A lawyer representing Drummond Co. miners killed in Colombia was fined $500 Tuesday for defying the orders of U.S. District Judge Karon Bowdre. (Wed, 24 May 2006 09:38:03 GMT)

Lawyer: Mom claims God said to kill sons
A woman accused of killing her three young sons by tossing them into frigid San Francisco Bay believed God summoned her to sacrifice her children, her lawyer told a judge. (Wed, 24 May 2006 09:41:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Mom Claims God Said to Kill Sons
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A woman accused of killing her three young sons by tossing them into frigid San Francisco Bay believed God summoned her to sacrifice her children, her lawyer told a judge. "The voice of God called upon her to sacrifice her three children,'' Teresa Caffese said Tuesday at the woman's preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court. Testimony was set to continue Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 10:04:18 GMT)

Polk requests lawyer for cross-examination
About three months into her murder trial, Susan Polk asked Tuesday for a lawyer. Polk told Superior Court Judge Laurel Brady that she would like Mountain View-based attorney Gary Wesley to help when the prosecutor cross-examines her. (Wed, 24 May 2006 10:27:14 GMT)

State attorney launches prosecution of officer attacking Jacques
Prague- The state attorney's office today launched prosecution of Tomas Cermak, a police officer who allegedly attacked Katerina Jacques, Government Office section head and Green Party election candidate, during a demonstration on May 1, state attorney Michal Zachystal told CTK. (Wed, 24 May 2006 10:42:36 GMT)

SAN FRANCISCO / Lawyer says Mom thought God told her to throw kids in bay / Attorney says defendant was mentally ill
An Oakland woman who allegedly threw her three young sons to their deaths in the San Francisco Bay last October thought she heard the "voice of God" telling her to sacrifice her children, the woman's attorney said Tuesday at a preliminary hearing.... (Wed, 24 May 2006 10:59:20 GMT)

MARTINEZ / Polk wants help during her cross-examination / Prosecutor presses judge to deny bid to bring in lawyer
The judge in Susan Polk's murder trial will decide today whether to approve the defendant's request for a lawyer to represent her when she is cross-examined by the prosecutor. On Tuesday, Polk, 48, told Superior Court Judge Laurel Brady outside the... (Wed, 24 May 2006 11:00:11 GMT)

Perez enters race for attorney general
Saying he has the breadth of experience to protect consumers, the environment and minorities, Montgomery County Councilman Thomas E. Perez announced his candidacy for attorney general yesterday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 11:08:43 GMT)

Brown's lawyer asks to use animation
The lawyer for one of two men charged in the Brown's Chicken slayings is seeking to use computer animation to dramatize statements given by another man who had previously confessed to the killing of seven people in Palatine. (Wed, 24 May 2006 11:43:22 GMT)

Lawyer contacts lottery about Powerball jackpot
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Lottery was contacted Tuesday by a Pierre lawyer representing someone who claims to have the winning Powerball lottery ticket worth nearly $117 million. (Wed, 24 May 2006 12:57:15 GMT)

County attorney will be interim Osceola manager
County Attorney Jo Thacker has agreed to serve as acting county manager for the next six months or until a new manager is appointed -- "whether it be two months or six years," County Commission Chairman Paul Owen said this week. (Wed, 24 May 2006 13:17:20 GMT)

Lawyer: 3 kids tossed in bay as sacrifice
SAN FRANCISCO, California (AP) -- A woman accused of killing her three young sons by tossing them into frigid San Francisco Bay believed God summoned her to sacrifice her children, her lawyer told a judge. (Wed, 24 May 2006 15:58:07 GMT)

Polk Wants To Hire Lawyer ... For Awhile
About three months into the trial, and after previously firing five other attorneys, Susan Polk now wants a lawyer to represent her when she's cross-examined by the prosecutor. (Wed, 24 May 2006 16:07:01 GMT)

Lawyer fails to have hit-run dismissed
A LAWYER who killed a cyclist in a hit-and-run accident has failed in his bid to have a charge of attempting to pervert the course of justice dismissed. (Wed, 24 May 2006 16:24:31 GMT)

Attorney General: No price fixing on E85
A run-up in the price of ethanol-based fuel that closely paralleled rising gasoline prices in Minnesota resulted from market forces, not illegal price-gouging or collusion, Attorney General Mike Hatch said Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 18:13:14 GMT)

Attorney Can Advise Polk; Not Represent Her
In yet another bizarre twist at the Susan Polk Murder Trial, an attorney can sit behind Polk and advise her as she is cross-examined but he cannot represent her, a judge ruled Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 18:30:25 GMT)

Judge fines lawyer in suit against Drummond over Colombian deaths - Tuscaloosa
A judge fined a lawyer $500 for publicly filing a document that allegedly gave new details about the murders in Colombia of two Drummond Co. workers whose families are suing the Alabama-based coal producer. (Wed, 24 May 2006 18:46:03 GMT)

Judge fines lawyer in suit against Drummond over Colombian deaths
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — A judge fined a lawyer $500 for publicly filing a document that allegedly gave new details about the murders in Colombia of two Drummond Co. workers whose families are suing the Alabama-based coal producer. (Wed, 24 May 2006 19:00:52 GMT)

Attorney Attacked By Client In Courtroom
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Courtroom security officers were feet away when defense attorney Larry Jefferson was attacked by his client Wednesday morning. Jefferson’s client, Justin Jacobson, who has a history of violence, was silent when he punched the attorney in the neck. (Wed, 24 May 2006 19:08:42 GMT)

Murder suspect tries to strangle attorney
BOSTON, May 24 (UPI) -- A murder suspect about to go on trial in Boston used his handcuffs in a failed attempt to strangle his defense attorney, a report said Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 19:12:53 GMT)

NEW: Polk can have attorney present during cross, judge rules
MARTINEZ -- Susan Polk, who is defending herself against a murder charge, will be allowed to have an attorney present when she is cross-examined later today, a judge decided Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 19:53:10 GMT)

Lawyer says new law 'unites Druze'
A news conference was held Tuesday to explain a new law organizing the Druze sect after the bill was passed by Parliament for the second time due to a presidential abstention. The conference was organized by lawyer Ghassan Mahmoud, who had been assigned by Parliament to draft the law, and former military police commander Brigadier Issam Abu Zaki. (Wed, 24 May 2006 19:55:39 GMT)

Attorney says Indiana WR Hardy innocent of battery charge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- An attorney for Indiana University`s top wide receiver from last season says that he is innocent of a domestic battery charge he faces for what authorities said was an attack on his girlfriend and their infant son. ... (Wed, 24 May 2006 19:58:40 GMT)

Congo-Kinshasa: Attorney General's Office Requests Three-Year Sentence for Journalist Patrice Booto; Judgement Pending
On 22 May 2006, the Attorney General's office requested a three-year suspended prison sentence with no parole and US$1,000 fine for the director of the Kinshasa-published tri-weekly "Le Journal" and the supplement "Pool Malebo", Patrice Booto, during the Peace Tribunal proceedings in Kinshasa/Assossa. (Wed, 24 May 2006 20:31:05 GMT)

KY, OH Attorney Generals Offering Advice For Veterans To Protect Personal Information
Ohio and Kentucky's Attorney Generals have issued warnings to Veterans with questions surrounding the recent discovery that millions of veterans' personal information was stolen. (Wed, 24 May 2006 20:48:40 GMT)

Attorney says Hardy innocent of battery charge
An attorney for Indiana University's top wide receiver from last season says that he is innocent of a domestic battery charge he faces for what authorities said was an attack on his girlfriend and their infant son. James Hardy, 20, was arrested Friday by police officers who responded to a 911 call at his girlfriend's home, where they reported finding her with a torn shirt and reddish marks on the (Wed, 24 May 2006 21:03:21 GMT)

Attorney General: Don't expect E85 prices to drop
Burgeoning demand for ethanol is to blame for rising E85 prices and those numbers are likely to keep going up along with gas prices, Attorney General Mike Hatch said Wednesday. Hatch's report sought to address consumer complaints about climbing E85 prices and a popular perception that the cost of the corn-based fuel additive should reflect flat or falling corn prices. Demand for ethanol has shot (Wed, 24 May 2006 21:33:13 GMT)

Attorney General: Don't expect E85 prices to drop
Burgeoning demand for ethanol is to blame for rising E85 prices - and those numbers are likely to keep going up along with gas prices, Attorney General Mike Hatch said Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 22:02:25 GMT)

Kenya: Court Orders Punishment for Locati Case Lawyer
The High Court has ordered the Law Society of Kenya to take disciplinary action against a lawyer in Catholic bishop Luigi Locati's murder case. (Wed, 24 May 2006 23:46:44 GMT)

Murder defendant tries to strangle lawyer in court
A man charged with murder in Massachusetts was so angry with his lawyer's performance he attacked the attorney in court, trying to strangle him as a shocked judge looked on, Boston radio reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 May 2006 23:54:48 GMT)

Issa criticizes U.S. attorney over smuggling prosecutions
SAN DIEGO, 4:44 p.m. May 24 (AP): Rep. Darrell Issa criticized the U.S. attorney in San Diego Wednesday for what he said was her withholding of information on a policy that has limited prosecutions of those arrested by the Border Patrol for migrant smuggling. (Thu, 25 May 2006 00:38:45 GMT)

Attorney General Seek Answers from Neighborhood Housing Project
Hundreds of thousands of dollars have gone missing from the Fort Wayne Neighborhood Housing Partnership and the Attorney General wants answers. (Thu, 25 May 2006 01:00:03 GMT)

District attorney urges veterans protect identities in wake of computer theft
SAN DIEGO -- San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis is advising military veterans who may have had their personal data stolen earlier this month to take quick action to protect their identities. (Thu, 25 May 2006 01:15:17 GMT)

Safavian attorney seeks to discredit former Ney aide
The lead attorney for indicted former Bush administration official David Safavian charged yesterday in court that an ex-congressional aide’s looming testimony against her client may not be credible. (Thu, 25 May 2006 01:21:48 GMT)

I-Team Uncovers Lawyer's Questionable Land Deals
The focus of this exclusive I-Team investigation is a lawyer involved in questionable real estate deals. He's accused of cheating people out of thousands of dollars. More I-Team Reports (Thu, 25 May 2006 03:07:17 GMT)

HALO attorney asks city council to make changes to landlords’ ordinance
By L.A. TARONE Hazleton City Council appears poised to re-open the landlords’ ordinance – again. Attorney Theresa Brennan, solicitor for the Hazleton Area Landlords Association (HALO), spoke briefly to council after it had completed its agenda and asked council to make changes in the ordinance. (Thu, 25 May 2006 03:53:41 GMT)

Greenville attorney works on Duke case
For the last five weeks, Greenville attorney Ernest "Buddy" Conner Jr., has been traveling between courtrooms in Pitt and Durham counties. (Thu, 25 May 2006 04:01:09 GMT)

Attorney says client deserves break after illegal conviction
A defense attorney on Wednesday urged a federal judge to cut his client a break because of an apparent illegal conviction in the state court system. There was just one problem. (Thu, 25 May 2006 04:11:17 GMT)

Lawyer contacts lottery about jackpot
PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Lottery was contacted Tuesday by a Pierre lawyer representing someone who claims to have the winning Powerball lottery ticket worth nearly $117 million. (Thu, 25 May 2006 06:17:05 GMT)

Manteca school procedure shuts public out, lawyer says
MANTECA - The Manteca Unified School District's procedures for handling complaints about classroom materials cuts the public off from a process that could ban or uphold the use of controversial books and could be in violation of the state Constitution, said a lawyer specializing in public access issues. (Thu, 25 May 2006 07:16:26 GMT)

State's attorney taking accusations 'very seriously'
Following accusations of misconduct in the DuPage County Public Works Department by a former employee at a county meeting Tuesday, both the county and the state's attorney's office have pledged to look into the matter. (Thu, 25 May 2006 08:33:52 GMT)

Tom A. King, 51, labor lawyer, coached Heights girls teams
Cleveland Heights -- Tom A. King, a lawyer who specialized in labor matters, collapsed and died of a heart attack or embolism at his home in Cleveland Heights on Sunday. The coroner will determine the cause of death. He was 51. (Thu, 25 May 2006 08:51:09 GMT)

Lawyer feels spiritual call to Senate run
Decatur business lawyer Arthur Orr said he feels he is being spiritually led to run for the District 3 state Senate seat. "It's not something I can easily explain," he said. "But this is the way I feel after a lot of prayer and consideration." (Thu, 25 May 2006 09:24:00 GMT)

Attorney salary highlights division
One issue that continues to divide Charleston County Council is the question of how much to pay its attorney. Attorney Joe Dawson's total compensation from the county added up to $241,577 last year ? about $100,000 more than the salary of Administrator Roland Windham, who holds the county's top job. (Thu, 25 May 2006 10:35:56 GMT)

Attorney's parents sure to be proud after this one
Defense attorney Paul S. Carr had a tough task this week trying to convince a judge that Crystal Chavez wasn't a bad mother. (Thu, 25 May 2006 11:11:36 GMT)

Attorney General told to reveal Iraq advice information
The Attorney General's office was ordered today to disclose information leading to his advice on the legality of invading Iraq in 2003. (Thu, 25 May 2006 11:23:30 GMT)

Attorney general: Neighborhood partnership’s bank accounts drained
Two days after control of the Fort Wayne Neighborhood Partnership was turned over to a receiver, the state attorney general’s office says the partnership’s bank accounts have been depleted of 99 percent of their assets. (Thu, 25 May 2006 11:30:59 GMT)

Suspect slugs his attorney in court
As a public defender, Larry Jefferson represents some of society’s most dangerous criminals. Many blame their attorney when they end up in jail. But Jefferson never had one take a swing at him. (Thu, 25 May 2006 12:58:56 GMT)

Issa Faults U.S. Attorney Over Smuggling Prosecutions
SAN DIEGO -- A local congressman criticized the U.S. attorney in San Diego Wednesday for what he said was her withholding of information on a policy that has limited prosecutions of those arrested by the Border Patrol for migrant smuggling. (Thu, 25 May 2006 13:56:11 GMT)

Lawyer for nightclub fire defendant asks to withdraw from case
A lawyer for one of the owners of The Station nightclub wants to drop out of the case. (Thu, 25 May 2006 14:03:57 GMT)

Lawyer Says Luda and Kanye Stole "Stand Up"
Lawyer Says Luda and Kanye Stole "Stand Up" Kanye West and Ludacris pride themselves in being the most original artists they can possibly be. A certain lawyer, however, believes they’re pretty unoriginal . (Thu, 25 May 2006 14:07:12 GMT)

Assault defendant socks lawyer during jury selection in Olympia
A public defender in a custodial assault case was smacked in the throat by his client during jury selection in court, causing the judge to declare a mistrial and the shaken lawyer to withdraw from the case. (Thu, 25 May 2006 15:08:35 GMT)

Supreme state attorney denies interference in biofuel scandal
Brno- The inspection check concerning the work of detectives in the corruption case with the production of biofuel has shown that no one has influenced its investigation, Frantisek Tlapak, the spokesman for Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka told CTK today, referring to her. (Thu, 25 May 2006 15:57:36 GMT)

Lawyer for nightclub fire defendant asks to withdraw from case
A lawyer for one of the owners of The Station nightclub where a fire killed 100 people announced Thursday that he planned to drop out of the case, and a Boston-based defense attorney whose clients have included mob figures has asked to take his place. (Thu, 25 May 2006 16:23:51 GMT)

Cuomo gains support in Ulster County for attorney general bid
A bevy of Ulster County Democrats on Wednesday an-nounced they are backing Andrew Cuomo in his bid for the party's nomination for state attorney general at a press conference at Kingston city hall. (Thu, 25 May 2006 17:26:43 GMT)

Lawyer For Nightclub Owner Wants Out
A lawyer for one of the owners of The Station nightclub where a fire killed 100 people announced Thursday that he planned to drop out of the case. (Thu, 25 May 2006 17:42:32 GMT)

Lawyer For Nightclub Defendant Wants To Withdraw
The lawyer for one of the Station Nightclub defendants is looking to drop out of the case. Jeff Pine, one of Jeffrey Derderian's attorneys, wants off the high profile case. The Attorney General says he will fight the move. Station Nightclub Victims Station Nightclub Timeline More Local News (Thu, 25 May 2006 17:52:08 GMT)

Hastert lawyer may sue ABC over Abramoff report
House Speaker Dennis Hastert might sue ABC News for libel and defamation for a news report that said he was "in the mix" in a corruption investigation, according to a letter sent by Hastert's lawyer on Thursday. (Thu, 25 May 2006 17:53:31 GMT)

Planners lectured by attorney
An attorney for Brown Construction of Lebanon warned the Planning Commission during a hearing on May 17 against making decisions based on policy rather than city codes or based on retaliation for his client's objections to a light industrial development. (Thu, 25 May 2006 18:00:47 GMT)

Attorney: Remarks harsh
Iberia Parish Council attorney Wayne Landry said words he used about the motivations behind the filing of House Bill 1396 may have been too harsh. The bill requires parish governments to conduct studies before they approve costly programs or contracts. (Thu, 25 May 2006 18:10:50 GMT)

Skilling attorney to appeal guilty verdict
"We have just begun to fight," Jeffrey Skilling's attorney, Daniel Petrocelli, told the media outside the federal courthouse in Houston this morning after the jury returned guilty verdicts against Skilling and co-defendant Kenneth Lay. (Thu, 25 May 2006 18:16:39 GMT)

Attorney General Lockyer's Enron Statement
Attorney General Bill Lockyer issued the following statement on today’s federal jury verdict convicting former Enron executives Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling on a combined 25 counts of securities and wire fraud, conspiracy, making false statements and insider trading. (Thu, 25 May 2006 19:11:00 GMT)

British Lawyer who Filed Suit against Israeli General to be Deported from Israel
TEL Aviv, May 25, 2006 (WAFA) - Israeli State Prosecution decided Thursday evening to bar British lawyer Kate Maynard, who was behind the war-crimes charges against retired Israeli Major-General Doron Almog, from entering Israel, Israeli website ynetnews.com reported. (Thu, 25 May 2006 20:31:54 GMT)

Exit exam attorney requests hearing with Court of Appeal
(05-25) 13:32 PDT SAN FRANCISCO - The San Francisco attorney who sued the state on behalf of high school seniors who failed the exit exam that is required to earn a diploma filed an emergency request today for an expedited hearing with the California Court of... (Thu, 25 May 2006 21:10:27 GMT)

Lawyer for nightclub fire defendant asks to withdraw from case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A lawyer for one of the owners of The Station nightclub wants to drop out of the case. Attorney Jeff Pine filed a motion today to withdraw as lawyer for Jeffrey Derderian. (Thu, 25 May 2006 21:16:39 GMT)

Injured Divorce Lawyer Seeks $25 Million From State
The Waterbury divorce lawyer critically injured last June when a client's estranged husband shot her and her client outside the Middletown courthouse is seeking $25 million from the state, charging that state authorities should have warned her that he was dangerous. (Thu, 25 May 2006 23:34:48 GMT)

Nightclub owner's lawyer wants out of his case
A new twist in the Station Nightclub case. The lawyer for co-owner Jeffrey Derderian wants out of the case. But will the judge let him go? Jim Hummel reports. (Fri, 26 May 2006 00:16:37 GMT)

Murder accused strangles lawyer
A man charged with murder in Massachusetts was so angry with his lawyer's performance he attacked the attorney in court, trying to strangle him as a shocked judge looked on. (Fri, 26 May 2006 00:18:52 GMT)

Lopes' attorney may appeal NCAA decision
NORMAN, Okla. -- An attorney for former Fresno State coach Ray Lopes said Thursday he is considering appealing a second "show cause" order for recruiting violations dating back to Lopes' days as an assistant at Oklahoma. (Fri, 26 May 2006 01:56:56 GMT)

Lawyer For Nightclub Fire Defendant Asks To Withdraw From Case
A lawyer for one of the owners of The Station nightclub wants to drop out of the case. Attorney Jeff Pine has filed a motion to withdraw as lawyer for Jeffrey Derderian, citing "economic and time considerations." (Fri, 26 May 2006 02:14:58 GMT)

Pennsylvania Attorney General Corbett Announces $23 Million Settlement With Time Warner Inc.
Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that Time Warner Inc. and its subsidiary, America Online Inc. (AOL), along with their accounting firm Ernst & Young, and other defendants, have agreed to pay $23 million to settle allegations that they defrauded Pennsylvania teachers' and state workers' pension funds and two other Pennsylvania funds by reporting inflated revenue claims and employing (Fri, 26 May 2006 02:38:24 GMT)

Former County Attorney Indicted For Indecency With A Child
A former Cameron County Commissioner's Court Attorney is indicted with five counts of indecency with a child. According to authorities, Charles Douglas Wright exposed himself to five children under the age of 17 on South Padre Island back in April. (Fri, 26 May 2006 03:02:48 GMT)

Psychiatric Care Denied To Gunman, Attorney Says
In the three months before he fatally shot two Fairfax County police officers, Michael W. Kennedy and his parents tried numerous times to get him immediate psychiatric help, their attorney said. Four times, Kennedy was sent home without getting help, and two mental health facilities told them not... (Fri, 26 May 2006 03:24:33 GMT)

Briefs Reflect High Stakes in Fight Over KPMG's Attorney Fee Policy
There is more at stake than money in the pretrial skirmishing over whether the government interfered with the right to counsel by pressuring KPMG to limit or withhold the payment of attorney fees to firm employees the government was investigating. (Fri, 26 May 2006 04:10:57 GMT)

Lacrosse case complaint filed by attorney
Constitutional lawyer Alex Charns says a police poster unfairly sullied the names of 46 Duke University lacrosse players, implying all were guilty of raping an exotic dancer before the district attorney announced he had sufficient evidence to indict only three. (Fri, 26 May 2006 04:23:00 GMT)

Complaint Targets Attorney for Ehrlich
A nonpartisan group of residents that is fighting efforts to build a liquid natural gas terminal east of Baltimore has filed a formal complaint with the state ethics commission against Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s personal attorney. (Fri, 26 May 2006 04:24:07 GMT)

Lopes' attorney may appeal NCAA decision
An attorney for former Fresno State coach Ray Lopes said Thursday he is considering appealing a second "show cause" order for recruiting violations dating back to Lopes' days as an assistant at Oklahoma. Lopes received the as part of the NCAA Committee on Infractions' report on sanctions against Oklahoma for nearly 600 impermissible recruiting phone calls. (Fri, 26 May 2006 04:27:00 GMT)

Lawyer for nightclub fire defendant asks to withdraw from case
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A lawyer for one of the owners of The Station nightclub where a fire killed 100 people announced yesterday that he planned to drop out of the case, and a Boston-based defense attorney whose clients have included mob figures has asked to take his place. (Fri, 26 May 2006 05:05:14 GMT)

Attorney general will appeal sexual assault sentence
The sentence of probation for a man the judge said was too short to go to prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl will be appealed by Attorney General Jon Bruning. (Fri, 26 May 2006 05:17:46 GMT)

Attorney ordered to detail trial loss on firm's Web site
A Seattle attorney must prominently display on his law firm's Web site a major courtroom defeat in the first of his many lawsuits against two local doctors. (Fri, 26 May 2006 05:35:31 GMT)

Briefs Reflect High Stakes in Fight Over KPMG's Attorney Fee Policy
The defense bar and business groups are closely watching a federal judge's decision to hold the government's feet to the fire over the pressuring of KPMG to limit or withhold payment of attorney fees to firm employees being investigated by the Justice Department. (Fri, 26 May 2006 06:58:18 GMT)

Injured Lawyer Files Claim
Says Marshals, Court Failed To Warn Her Of Possible Danger The Waterbury divorce lawyer seriously wounded last June when a client's estranged husband shot her and her client outside the Middletown courthouse is seeking $25 million from the state, charging that state authorities should have warned her that the man was dangerous. (Fri, 26 May 2006 07:20:56 GMT)

Lawyer wants statements by Horton tossed
Judge will allow still cameras in all three murder-robbery trials. The lawyer representing the accused triggerman in the March 1 shooting death of State Trooper Andrew Sperr said Thursday in Chemung County Court that his client was heavily medicated when he made statements about the crime to police. (Fri, 26 May 2006 07:28:31 GMT)

Lawyer: RB's wife wants case dropped
The lawyer for Reuben Droughns said Thursday that he believes the Browns' running back will be cleared of domestic violence charges. Lawyer Harvey Steinberg also said Droughns' wife, Kellie, has made repeated demands to get the charges dropped. (Fri, 26 May 2006 08:52:56 GMT)

Lawyer says rights at risk
If constitutional exemptions don't exist, individual Canadians' rights could be trampled without any remedy, the lawyer for a cop convicted of manslaughter said yesterday. (Fri, 26 May 2006 09:05:37 GMT)

Murder suspect tries to fire attorney
A Pembroke Pines man facing the death penalty if convicted in the murder of a Curious George collaborator tried to fire his defense attorney and plead guilty Thursday during a pretrial hearing. (Fri, 26 May 2006 09:36:08 GMT)

Lawyer shot outside courthouse seeks $25 million from the state
(Hartford-AP, May 26, 2006 5:41 AM) _ A Waterbury lawyer who was injured in a shooting outside Middletown Superior Court last year is attempting to sue the state for $25 million. (Fri, 26 May 2006 09:54:20 GMT)

Attorney: Family Repeatedly Sought Help for Troubled Son
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) - The parents of Michael W. Kennedy repeatedly sought immediate psychiatric help for their son in the months before he stormed a Fairfax County ( website - news ) police station with assault weapons and killed two officers, the family's attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 26 May 2006 10:26:55 GMT)

Attorney general promotes Michael Wilson to gaming chief
Nevada Attorney General George Chanos has announced that Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney Michael Wilson will replace Keith Kizer as chief deputy attorney general of the Attorney General's Gaming Division. (Fri, 26 May 2006 11:13:56 GMT)

Ethics complaint to target Ehrlich lawyer
Opponents of Dundalk LNG plant say he lobbied for dredging funding without registering Opponents of a liquefied natural gas facility in Dundalk said yesterday that they would file an ethics complaint against Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s personal lawyer, accusing him of lobbying without registering and violating the state ban on fundraising by a lobbyist. (Fri, 26 May 2006 11:38:57 GMT)

Deejay accused of fund-raising theft can't afford lawyer
Former radio personality Todd Kelly Smith — facing theft charges for allegedly stealing charitable contributions made to fight a fatal disease that he falsely claimed he had — is applying for a public defender because his lawyer said Kelly could not afford to pay him. (Fri, 26 May 2006 16:25:25 GMT)

Mozambique: Cardoso Murder: Nyimpine Chissano Loses His Lawyer
The Mozambican Bar Association has ruled that prominent lawyer Albano Silva may not represent businessman Nyimpine Chissano, the oldest son of former president Joaquim Chissano, who has been provisionally charged with the November 2000 murder of the country's foremost investigative journalist, Carlos Cardoso. (Fri, 26 May 2006 17:05:13 GMT)

Lawyer demands probe of Duke 'wanted' poster
DURHAM (AP) — A lawyer for a Duke lacrosse player has asked for a police department internal investigation into a poster that he says unfairly implied all 46 team members were guilty of raping a woman hired to strip at an off-campus party. (Fri, 26 May 2006 17:32:09 GMT)

Lawyer for Sudan wants Cole lawsuit dropped
RICHMOND, Va. — A lawyer for the Republic of Sudan urged a federal appeals court on Wednesday to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the families of the 17 sailors killed in the terrorist attack on the destroyer Cole. (Fri, 26 May 2006 18:33:01 GMT)

Dassey Lawyer Says Plea Deal Offered
The 16-year-old accused of taking part in the alleged sexual assault and murder of Teresa Halbach last Halloween has been offered a plea deal, according to his lawyer. (Fri, 26 May 2006 18:59:00 GMT)

Attorney challenges Duke team rape poster
DURHAM, N.C., May 26 (UPI) -- An attorney for a Duke University lacrosse player said a Durham, N.C. police poster unfairly labeled the team as rapists before three players were charged. (Fri, 26 May 2006 19:25:18 GMT)

District attorney to seek death penalty against alleged Flanigan Park shooter
District Attorney Michael A. Dinges today announced he will seek the death penalty against Kyion "Shark" Ball, who is accused in the shooting death of Michael K. Riley on March 27 in Flanigan Park. (Fri, 26 May 2006 19:25:51 GMT)

Dassey asks for new attorney in murder case
MANITOWOC, Wis. - A 16-year-old boy accused of murdering and sexually assaulting a young woman with his uncle said Friday he wants a new attorney, a request that had both sides concerned about whether the uncle was influencing the teen. (Fri, 26 May 2006 19:55:38 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Investigating Stolen Honors
On this Memorial Day, the U.S. Attorney's Office wants to bring your attention to something you might call a slap in the face to real war heroes. (Fri, 26 May 2006 19:56:19 GMT)

British rights lawyer says she was barred from Israel
A British human rights lawyer, who was involved in obtaining an arrest warrant for a retired Israeli officer for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip, said Friday she had been refused entry to Israel.Kate Maynard was detained by security officials at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday after flying to Israel to speak at a legal conference. (Fri, 26 May 2006 20:02:34 GMT)

Dassey asks to replace his defense attorney
MANITOWOC — The teenager charged with his uncle in the sexual assault, killing and mutilation of Teresa Halbach has asked for a new attorney. Brendan Dassey, 16, made the request to replace attorney Len Kachinsky on Friday in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. (Fri, 26 May 2006 20:09:28 GMT)

Lawyer demands investigation of Duke lacrosse “wanted” poster
(DURHAM) - The lawyer for a Duke lacrosse player wants an investigation into a poster that he says unfairly implied all 46 team members were guilty of raping a woman hired to strip at an off-campus party. (Fri, 26 May 2006 20:14:26 GMT)

Lawyer demands investigation of Duke lacrosse 'wanted' poster
A lawyer for a Duke lacrosse player has asked for a police department internal investigation into a poster and flyers that he says unfairly implied all 46 team members were guilty of raping a woman hired to strip at an off-campus party. (Fri, 26 May 2006 20:46:03 GMT)

Attorney General Candidate Visits
One of the candidates in the crowded race for New York attorney general stopped in Rochester Friday. After a rally organized by Assemblywoman Susan John, Democrat Denise O'Donnell stopped by our studios to talk about why she thinks she's the best candidate. (Fri, 26 May 2006 21:36:13 GMT)