Attorney News Jun 2006

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Salesianum attorney asks for sex-abuse case to be dismissed
A Salesianum School attorney urged a judge this morning to dismiss a sex-molestation case against the prominent Catholic school and the religious order that runs it because the statute of limitations have expired. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 15:37:52 GMT)

Uganda: NRM to Seek Attorney General's Advice On Local Council Elections
THE National Resistance Movement party will seek the Attorney General's position on inconsistencies within the law concerning local elections vis-à-vis public servants. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:09:40 GMT)

Parking-ticket tribunal starts smoothly, lawyer says
UTICA — An administrative tribunal established to hear parking ticket disputes is functioning smoothly, a city lawyer says. The tribunal started about six weeks ago, Assistant Corporation Counsel Harry Scaramella said. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:26:32 GMT)

Court upholds defendant right to choose lawyer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A closely divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that a criminal conviction must be overturned when a trial judge wrongly denies the defendant his right to be represented by the lawyer of his choice. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 16:34:56 GMT)

PM MEETS ATTORNEY GENERAL Uneasy date
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra yesterday summoned Attorney-General Pachara Yutithamdamrong on the eve of a landmark decision by public prosecutors that could lead to the ruling party's dissolution. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:17:37 GMT)

Former Mayor Strikes Deal With U.S. District Attorney
On Monday, United States Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan said that former Pittsburgh Mayor Tim Murphy has cut a deal with federal prosecutors. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 17:43:26 GMT)

DeKalb district attorney seeks death penalty in murder case
DeKalb County District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming has approved a death penalty prosecution _ the first of her administration _ against a man accused of bludgeoning his wife and 2-year-old twin sons to death with a hammer. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:16:45 GMT)

DeKalb district attorney seeks death penalty in murder case
DeKalb County District Attorney Gwen Keyes Fleming has approved a death penalty prosecution _ the first of her administration _ against a man accused of bludgeoning his wife and 2-year-old twin sons to death with a hammer. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 18:47:06 GMT)

Lawyer predicts 6 Bahraini Islamists will go free on constitutional ruling
Six Bahraini Islamists charged with plotting attacks in the country will be acquitted because a high court ruled that they were being tried under an unconstitutional provision of the penal code, a lawyer said Monday."The constitutional court today ruled that the provision of the penal code under which the six are being tried is unconstitutional. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:13:56 GMT)

Mack's lawyer wants case moved out of Washoe Co.
Darren Roy Mack's Lawyer said today the entire Washoe District Court and the District Attorney's office must be removed from the Mack case because of a conflict of interest. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:33:36 GMT)

Alderman waives his appearance in court: Freeman also pleads not guilty via lawyer's letter
Benton Alderman Ray Freeman did not appear in Saline County Circuit Court today because he recently waived formal arraignment through a letter from his lawyer, Ray Baxter of Benton. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:37:00 GMT)

Journalist arrested in Nigeria - lawyer
Officials of Nigeria's State Security Service have arrested a journalist working for a Lagos-based private newspaper, the publication's lawyer has said. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:37:09 GMT)

Noted divorce lawyer named chairman of judicial conduct panel
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The lawyer who represented former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in his divorce from Donna Hanover has been elected chairman of the state commission that polices the ethics of New York judges, officials said Monday. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:01:15 GMT)

Charge Against State Attorney's Son Is Dropped
MIAMI -- A trespassing charge against the son of Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle has been dropped. Officials said Monday that they dropped the charge against Justin Rundle because of a lack of evidence. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:14:33 GMT)

Miami-Dade State Attorney's son in the clear
MIAMI--A trespassing charge against Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle's son was dropped because of a lack of evidence, officials said Monday. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:14:54 GMT)

Noted divorce lawyer named chairman of judicial conduct panel
ALBANY, N.Y. The lawyer who represented former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani in his divorce from Donna Hanover has been elected chairman of the state commission that polices the ethics of New York judges. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:27:05 GMT)

Town appoints attorney with criminal past
OZONA, Texas -- Crockett County officials unknowingly appointed to a new county attorney who had a criminal history after they failed to do a background check. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:49:33 GMT)

Town appoints attorney with criminal past
OZONA, Texas Crockett County officials this month unknowingly appointed a new county attorney who has a criminal history. They failed to do a... (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:21:51 GMT)

Town appoints attorney with criminal past
OZONA, Texas Crockett County officials this month unknowingly appointed a new county attorney who has a criminal history. (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:28:47 GMT)

Town appoints attorney with criminal past
OZONA, Texas Crockett County officials this month unknowingly appointed a new county attorney who has a criminal history. They failed to do a... (Mon, 26 Jun 2006 21:56:15 GMT)

Journalist arrested in Nigeria - lawyer
Officials of Nigeria's State Security Service have arrested a journalist working for a Lagos-based private newspaper, the publication's lawyer has said. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:06:19 GMT)

Too late for sex lawsuit, Salesianum attorney tells judge
WILMINGTON — An attorney representing Salesianum School wants a Superior Court judge to dismiss a sex molestation case against the prominent Catholic school and the religious order that runs it. The attorney, Mark L. Reardon, told Superior Court Judge Calvin L. Scott Jr. today that the statute of limitations has expired. A personal injury lawsuit alleges that the school's former principal, the (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:22:49 GMT)

Judge: 'Mafia Cop' lawyer was 'excellent'
"Mafia Cop" Louis Eppolito's bid to get a new trial by trashing the performance of his former lawyer was all but thrown out Monday by a federal judge. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:43:25 GMT)

Lawyer Offers to Handle Robinson Appeal
TOLEDO -- New developments in Father Gerald Robinson's murder case. A local attorney is offering to handle Robinson's appeal for free. John Donahue has been a lawyer for 25 years, mostly in criminal defense. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 01:49:50 GMT)

Lawyer Says Rove Won't be Charged in CIA Leak
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Top White House aide Karl Rove has been told by prosecutors he won't be charged with any crimes in the investigation into leak of a CIA officer's identity, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:02:01 GMT)

State attorney may face sanctions
Madison - A state regulatory attorney is under investigation for violating work rules by asking hundreds of... (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:42:25 GMT)

Darren Mack's Attorney Seeks to Have Prosecutor Removed From the Case
The man accused in the murder of Charla Mack and the sniper shooting of Family Court Judge Chuck Weller appeared before a judge Monday. In an unprecedented move Darren Mack's attorney asked for the District Attorney's office and the Second Judicial Court District to be recused from Mack's case. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:33:36 GMT)

Thai attorney-general to decide if ruling party violated election law(Updated 11:32 a.m.)
The Thai attorney general's office met Tuesday to decide whether to prosecute a case that could lead to the dissolution of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's ruling party. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:40:29 GMT)

Lawyer slams jury; client gets death
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., June 26 (UPI) -- A Florida jury recommended Monday that a man get a death sentence for killing his wife after a defense lawyer criticized jurors for their guilty verdict. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:54:38 GMT)

A 'Mafia Cop' Lawyer Is Found Not Incompetent
A federal judge rejected the complaint of a disgruntled client, Louis J. Eppolito, who had been found guilty of taking part in at least eight murders for the mob. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:15:19 GMT)

Selma attorney files suit over Wilcox county jail conditions
CAMDEN - A civil lawsuit was filed in Wilcox County Circuit Court today against Sheriff Prince Arnold in behalf of a Wilcox County Jail inmate, Alvonzo Johnson, who is charged with alleged drug trafficking. The suit was filed by Selma attorney George E. Jones, Ill, who represents Johnson. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:31:22 GMT)

Local lawyer lauded
RAPID CITY -- A Rapid City man has been named South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2006. Pat Duffy was presented with the award June 22 at the association's annual meeting in Sioux Falls. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:41:33 GMT)

New U.S. attorney eyes certain crimes
New U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson knew the question was coming, but laughed and plunged into an answer. Yes, he's in a rock band with two other prosecutors. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 05:44:37 GMT)

Attorney has backing of planners in Hillside
The Hillside Planning Board voted unanimously in affirming that an attorney appointed by members last July remains its legal counsel, although the township council last winter hired another lawyer to advise the panel. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 06:53:39 GMT)

City hires attorney
Local attorney Frank Medearis was hired as Muskogee city attorney by a 5-3 vote at Monday night's City Council meeting. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 07:59:19 GMT)

Darren Mack's Attorney Seeks to Have Prosecutor Removed From the Case
The man accused in the murder of Charla Mack and the sniper shooting of Family Court Judge Chuck Weller appeared before a judge Monday. In an unprecedented move Darren Mack's attorney asked for the District Attorney's office and the Second Judicial Court District to be recused from Mack's case. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:07:06 GMT)

'Mafia Cop' Lawyer Defends Strategy That Resulted in a Life Sentence
A criminal defense lawyer coming off a trial loss often sulks, reflects, and perhaps files an appeal. Being forced to defend a failed legal strategy in sworn testimony is not part of the usual post-trial wind-down. Bruce Cutler did just that yesterday. Mr. Cutler, who won fame representing the mobster John Gotti two decades ago, spent more than an hour fending off criticism that he provided (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:29:49 GMT)

Judge denies convicted killer's request to fire attorney
APPLETON — Convicted killer Kenneth Hudson was denied his request Monday to fire his appellate attorney. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 09:20:52 GMT)

Define 'adult' entertainment - lawyer
If the province wants a Dartmouth strip club to stop offering "adult entertainment," it should tell the owner just what adult entertainment is, the club's lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 10:45:35 GMT)

Ex-Mayor Murphy Strikes Deal With U.S. Attorney
United States Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan said Monday that former Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy has cut a deal with federal prosecutors. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:24:05 GMT)

Defense attorney denies bungling 'Mafia cop' case
NEW YORK - An attorney whose clients have included the late mob boss John Gotti and record producer Phil Spector took the witness stand to answer allegations he botched the defense of an ex-detective convicted... (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:00:50 GMT)

Gas spill case sent to attorney general
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has asked the state attorney general's office to look into possible enforcement action against a Pennsylvania company after the release of 148,680 gallons of gasoline from a storage tank in western Macon County on June 12. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:11:33 GMT)

OAG panel urges Attorney General to prosecute ruling, opposition parties
BANGKOK, June 27 (TNA) - A fact-finding panel of the Office of the Attorney-General Tuesday agreed unanimously to recommend that the Attorney-General to ask the Constitution Court to act to dissolve both the ruling and the main opposition party for election law violations. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:23:46 GMT)

Thai attorney-general urged to seek dissolution of top opposition party
BANGKOK, Thailand - An investigative committee has recommended dissolving Thailand's ruling party and its main opponent for election law violations, a spokesman for the attorney general said Tuesday. ... (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:41:36 GMT)

New U.S. attorney eyes certain crimes
New U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson knew the question was coming, but laughed and plunged into an answer. Yes, he's in a rock band with two other prosecutors. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:13:45 GMT)

Defense attorney rips into patronage case
CHICAGO - A defense attorney tore into the hiring fraud case against Mayor Richard M. Daley's former patronage chief as "intellectually dishonest" Monday and described a key prosecution witness as "that pig." (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:33:00 GMT)

State lawyer sent co-workers e-mail against referendum
MADISON, Wis. - A lawyer employed by the state is under investigation for using his work e-mail to urge hundreds of co-workers to oppose the death penalty in an advisory referendum that is on the November election ballot, an agency official said. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:03:00 GMT)

Avery lawyer: Searches were illegal, evidence should be tossed
MANITOWOC, Wis. - Evidence that investigators collected at the trailer home and garage of Steven Avery should not be allowed when he goes on trial for the rape and murder of a photographer, a defense lawyer says. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:03:20 GMT)

Banned Austrian ski coach was of unsound mind during car crash, says lawyer
VIENNA, Austria (AP) - Banned Olympic ski coach Walter Mayer was of unsound mind when he rammed his car into an Austrian police blockade in February, said his lawyer on Tuesday, citing a psychological report by a court-certified doctor. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 15:55:40 GMT)

Avery Lawyer: Searches Were Illegal
A defense lawyer said that evidence that investigators collected at the trailer home and garage of Steven Avery shouldn't be allowed when he goes on trial in connection to the rape and murder of a photographer last fall. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:00:31 GMT)

Lawyer-author to headline Delaware End-of-Life Coalition Dinner
The Delaware End-of-Life Coalition is sponsoring an evening with Bill Colby, lawyer for the family that presented the first right-to-die case to the U.S. Supreme Court. It will begin with 5 p.m. cocktail hour on September 13 at the Deerfield Gold & Tennis Club on Thompson Station Road in Newark. Colby is also the author of "Long Goodbye: The Deaths of Nancy Cruzan," a 2003 trade paperback. His (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:04:41 GMT)

C.A. Shields District Attorney From Discovery of Reports Pertaining to Santa Monica Farmers Market Accident
A district attorney cannot be compelled to produce documents compiled by other agencies pursuant to a subpoena for discovery of business records in a civil action, the Court of Appeal for this district ruled yesterday. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:48:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Report shows Mayer of unsound mind during car crash
VIENNA, Austria - Banned Olympic ski coach Walter Mayer was afraid and "couldn't act sensibly" when he rammed his car into a police blockade after fleeing the Turin Games, his lawyer... (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:15:19 GMT)

U.S. Attorney asks VeriSign for stock-option info
VeriSign Inc. said Tuesday it received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California asking for documents and information about its stock-option granting practices. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:36:52 GMT)

Attorney expresses concerns over appeal deadline
LITTLE ROCK - The attorney who took the lead in the death penalty appeal of a Nevada County man convicted of a 1992 double murder said Monday that he is concerned about gathering information and evidence in time to comply with a court-ordered July 31 deadline for final pleadings on the issue of his client's mental capacity. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:43:53 GMT)

European rights court agrees to hear Tareq Aziz case: lawyer
A lawyer for former Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz, in US custody in Baghdad, said the European Court of Human Rights had conditionally agreed to hear a plea over fears Aziz might be handed over to the Iraqi government. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:05:49 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Gonzales' Press Conference Announcing Terrorism Indictments
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- ATTORNEY GENERAL GONZALES: Good morning. I'm joined today by FBI Deputy Director John Pistole, and Assistant Attorney General Alice Fisher of the Criminal Division. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:06:19 GMT)

Simms Plans Run for Attorney General
Annapolis, Md. (AP) - Stuart Simms' supporters say the former candidate for lieutenant governor is now planning to run for attorney general. Simms was Doug Duncan's running mate until the Montgomery County ( website - news ) executive pulled out of race for governor last week. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:10:17 GMT)

Austin lawyer defends Guantanamo inmate
AUSTIN -- The terror suspect sat on a folding chair in a spotless white prison room, his feet chained to the floor. His lawyer, Dicky Grigg of Austin, took a chair across the... (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:12:34 GMT)

Simms to run for attorney general
Former Duncan running mate to formally declare candidacy on Thursday Stuart O. Simms will announce his candidacy for attorney general Thursday afternoon, injecting a new level of competitiveness in a now three-way Democratic primary . (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:39:01 GMT)

New U.S. attorney eyes certain crimes
New U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson knew the question was coming, but laughed and plunged into an answer. Yes, he's in a rock band with two other prosecutors. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:43:56 GMT)

Lawyer Under Investigation Recommended For Disbarment
Investigators recommended that a lawyer who was allegedly paid with sexual favors be disbarred Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 20:59:56 GMT)

New U.S. attorney eyes certain crimes
New U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson knew the question was coming, but laughed and plunged into an answer. Yes, he's in a rock band with two other prosecutors. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:14:10 GMT)

Saddam death would worsen Iraq violence: lawyer
Executing Saddam Hussein would fuel more sectarian violence in Iraq, a U.S. lawyer for the deposed Iraqi leader said on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:20:29 GMT)

City Attorney: SJ City Council Can't Oust Mayor
San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales likely cannot be removed from office by the City Council even though he is facing a six-count felony indictment, according to an opinion issued today by City Attorney Richard Doyle. Mayor, Attorney Refute Charges Raw Video: Monday's Arraignment Prosecutor Details Charges Read The Indictment (.pdf) Special Council Session Notice (.doc) CBS 5 (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:17:26 GMT)

City Attorney: Council Can't Remove Mayor
San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales likely cannot be removed from office by the City Council even though he is facing a six-count felony indictment, according to an opinion issued today by City Attorney Richard Doyle. (Tue, 27 Jun 2006 23:28:06 GMT)

Saddam trial unfair without US security for lawyers: attorney
Former US attorney general Ramsey Clark said that his client, Saddam Hussein, could not receive a fair trial in Iraq without US protection for defense lawyers, three of whom have been murdered. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:19:41 GMT)

Lawyer makes final plea for Ryan
THE lawyer for runaway teenager Natasha Ryan has urged a magistrate to take his client's troubled state of mind into consideration, when deciding if she should be convicted of causing a false police investigation. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:59:16 GMT)

Lawyer makes final plea for Ryan
THE lawyer for runaway teenager Natasha Ryan has urged a magistrate to take his client's troubled state of mind into consideration, when deciding if she should be convicted of causing a false police investigation. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:07:20 GMT)

Ryan: Lawyer pleas for leniency
THE lawyer for Natasha Ryan has urged a magistrate to consider his client's troubled state of mind, when deciding whether she caused a false police investigation. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 02:18:25 GMT)

Former District Attorney Sentenced
A former West Texas district attorney will spend even more time in prison. On Monday, Richard Roach pleaded guilty to a state charge of methamphetamine possession with intent to deliver. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 03:25:00 GMT)

Dismissal of Lujan suits against Hawaii lawyer, insurer affirmed
The CNMI Supreme Court affirmed yesterday the Superior Court's dismissal of Guam attorney David J. Lujan's two lawsuits against a Hawaii lawyer and the lawyer's insurer in connection with their dispute over legal agreements in the Larry Hillblom estate. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:05:47 GMT)

City Attorney Says SJ Council Can't Remove Gonzales
San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales likely cannot be removed from office by the City Council even though he is facing a six-count felony indictment, according to an opinion issued Tuesday by City Attorney Richard Doyle. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:08:15 GMT)

Attorney Says US Intimidating Saddam Hussein's Lawyers
(CNSNews.com) - An attorney defending Saddam Hussein in the Iraqi High Criminal Court on Tuesday accused the United States government of intimidating and hampering the efforts of the disposed Iraqi dictator's defense team. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:33:23 GMT)

Lawyer Fired by S.E.C. to Testify to Senate Panel
The hearing is an indication of Congress's concern about the growing influence of hedge funds over the financial markets. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:55:23 GMT)

Lawyer makes final plea for Ryan
THE lawyer for runaway teenager Natasha Ryan today urged a magistra to take her troubled state of mind into consideration when deciding if she should be convicted of causing a false police investigation. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:11:48 GMT)

Schreiber attorney says lesser charges fit
VANCOUVER -- Robin T. Schreiber was negligent the night his pickup slammed into Brad Crawford's patrol car and killed the Clark County sheriff's sergeant, Schreiber's attorney told a Superior Court jury Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:12:53 GMT)

Terror suspect's lawyer stands firm on security checks
A lawyer representing some of the nine Sydney terror suspects arrested late last year says he will oppose any attempts to force him to get a security clearance. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 07:42:30 GMT)

China defence lawyer says attacked
BEIJING (Reuters) - The lawyer defending a blind rural activist detained after he exposed forced abortions and sterilisations said his car was attacked as he attempted to visit the accused man's wife. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:17:22 GMT)

Lawyer asks Supreme Administrative Court to accept suit against Thaksin
A lawyer Wednesday filed an appeal against the Central Administrative Court's decision to reject its suit against caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly taken unlawful leave of absence. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:31:58 GMT)

Husani attorney facing charges Florida Bar finds probable cause in complaint against John Yanchek
SARASOTA -- A Florida Bar grievance committee has found probable cause that John A. Yanchek, an attorney who represented Neil Mohamed Husani in his attention-grabbing real estate deals, has engaged in dishonesty, fraud, deceit and misrepresentation. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 08:35:19 GMT)

Salem lawyer guilty in drug case Attorney admits to drug charge
A Salem lawyer who was arrested in New Albany while buying cocaine has pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic. Allen Trent Thompson was charged with drug dealing and possession after his April 2003 arrest. Police said the transaction took place in a State Street parking lot. But he pleaded guilty in Floyd Superior Court Monday only to possession of a gram of cocaine, a Class D felony. His (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:47:57 GMT)

Gainesville attorney representing accused Marine
SANTA ANA, Cali. - A California newspaper reports that a Gainesville attorney is representing one of seven Marines and one sailor facing murder charges in the death of an Iraqi civilian April 26. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:16:13 GMT)

Attorney: Honda Announcement Expected Wednesday Morning
An attorney representing Honda said a major announcement is scheduled for Wednesday morning, and it could mean a new Honda plant is on its way to the region. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 10:42:24 GMT)

Sex racket: Jammu bar on strike over threat to lawyer
Jammu: The Jammu Bar Association today went on strike to condemn a threat issued to senior lawyer Sunil Sethi in Srinagar while representing his brother Anil, who has been arrested in connection with the sex racket in the state. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:15:02 GMT)

Former West Texas attorney charged with child sex assault
GEORGETOWN — A former West Texas district attorney is in jail in Williamson County facing multiple charges, including sexual assault of a child. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:17:41 GMT)

Alvin Shim, attorney, co-founder of Alu Like
In the late 1980s, labor attorney Alvin Shim lobbied to have the "Aloha Spirit" concept embedded in state law so that legislators would keep it in mind as they went about their work. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:23:09 GMT)

Lawyer in Mills probe to join CPS
The lawyer who represented Tessa Jowell’s husband during a probe into his financial dealings with the Italian Prime Minister is joining the Crown Prosecution Service. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:29:00 GMT)

NatWest Three lawyer criticises courts
The lawyer acting for the three former NatWest bankers facing extradition to the US today slammed the UK and European courts after the trio’s final appeal failed. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:51:59 GMT)

Lawyer confident in bail for young terror suspect
A lawyer for a 15-year-old boy implicated in a terrorism plot still believes his client has a good chance at bail, even though his application was denied yesterday by Justice of the Peace Maurice Hudson. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:34:27 GMT)

Selepak backs off guilty plea; former attorney says he may go to trial
Confessed killer Patrick Selepak stunned a Macomb County courtroom this morning by not pleading guilty to the murders of a New Baltimore couple, and his now former attorney said Selepak wanted to go trial. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:25:03 GMT)

Patrick Selepak unexpectedly fires attorney; guilty plea postponed
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Patrick Selepak dismissed his attorney today in a surprise move and will have new representation at his July 12 pre-trial hearing in the Feb. 15 slaying of a New Baltimore couple. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 14:30:43 GMT)

Duncan's lawyer says release of statements could bring appeals
COEUR d'ALENE -- The lawyer for triple murder suspect Joseph Edward Duncan III says the release of his client's statements yesterday could add decades to the case. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 16:30:38 GMT)

Local lawyer named Outstanding Young Attorney by state bar association
Craig Cannon, an attorney in Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice PLLC's Winston-Salem office, was named the winner of the Charles F. Blanchard Outstanding Young Lawyer Award by the North Carolina Bar Association. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:12:21 GMT)

Lawyer for China sterilisation exposer attacked
BEIJING: The lawyer defending a blind rural activist detained after he exposed forced abortions and sterilisations said his car was attacked as he attempted to visit the accused man's wife. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:12:35 GMT)

Former S.E.C. Attorney Says He Was Fired Over Hedge Fund Investigation
A former government attorney told Congress that law enforcement is failing to protect investors in the growing hedge fund industry. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:16:43 GMT)

Attorney for Miss. death row inmate asks for delay in execution
JACKSON, Miss. The attorney for death row inmate Bobby Glen Wilcher has filed petitions in state and federal courts to delay Wilcher's execution. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:01:16 GMT)

Attorney: Man who stabbed Auburn students will confess
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) — An attorney for a Mobile man accused of stabbing three Auburn University fraternity members on the eve of last year's football game with Alabama said another man will admit to the stabbings on the witness stand. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:13:28 GMT)

Attorney: Man who stabbed Auburn students will confess
OPELIKA, Ala. (AP) -- An attorney for a Mobile man accused of stabbing three Auburn University fraternity members on the eve of last year's football game with Alabama said another man will admit to the stabbings on the witness stand. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 19:17:32 GMT)

U.S. authorities failing to go after hedge fund fraud, fired SEC lawyer says
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former U.S. government lawyer told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday that he was fired for investigating a hedge fund too aggressively and said law enforcement is failing in its duty to protect investors in the growing hedge fund industry. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:34:55 GMT)

Attorney: State Patrol should investigate police shooting
The attorney for a man who was shot by an off-duty Seattle police officer early Saturday morning wants the criminal investigation to be transferred from the Seattle Police to the Washington State Patrol. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:36:56 GMT)

SEC attorney says he was fired after trying to subpoena bank CEO
WASHINGTON -- A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:42:48 GMT)

SEC attorney says he was fired after trying to subpoena bank CEO
WASHINGTON -- A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:42:58 GMT)

Lawyer asks court to suspend rape sentence
Dubai: A defence lawyer has asked the court to suspend his client's sentence after a female singer, who was allegedly raped by his client, dropped her charges and collected Dh30,000. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 20:50:43 GMT)

SEC attorney says he was fired after trying to subpoena bank CEO
A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:08:53 GMT)

SEC attorney says he was fired after trying to subpoena bank CEO
A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:09:02 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Ready For Federal Judgeship Challenges
There will soon be a change in the U.S. Attorney's office in Raleigh. Frank Whitney's last day on the job is Friday; the same day he'll be sworn is a federal judge. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:38:36 GMT)

Court rules for former District Attorney
Atlanta -- The Georgia Supreme court rules a former south Georgia district attorney had the right to fight a decision to reduce a killer's prison sentence. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:39:57 GMT)

Kenya: Lawyer Wants MP Stopped On Tax Report
A lawyer is seeking orders to stop Shadow Finance minister Billow Kerrow from discussing an alleged tax evasion report he tabled in Parliament. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:51:24 GMT)

U.S. Attorney asks Linear Technology for stock option info
Linear Technology Corp. said Wednesday it received a request from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California for information about its stock-option practices. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 21:59:12 GMT)

Omaha Civil Rights Attorney Suspended
OMAHA, Neb. -- A prominent Omaha attorney has been suspended. KETV NewsWatch 7 has learned that Omaha civil rights attorney Lavon Stennis-Williams has been suspended from practicing law. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 22:52:40 GMT)

Duncan's lawyer says release of statements could bring appeals
COEUR d'ALENE The lawyer for triple murder suspect Joseph Edward Duncan III says the release of his client's statements yesterday could add decades to the case. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:35:05 GMT)

DUNCAN'S LAWYER SAYS RELEASE OF STATEMENTS COULD BRING APPEALS
COEUR d'ALENE (AP) -- The lawyer for triple murder suspect Joseph Edward Duncan III says the release of his client's statements yesterday could add decades to the case. (Wed, 28 Jun 2006 23:41:18 GMT)

Fired SEC attorney says he was fired after trying to subpoena investment bank CEO in hedge fund case
A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:53:25 GMT)

Linear Technology Receives U.S. Attorney's Office Subpoena Requesting Documents Regarding the Company's Stock Option
Linear Technology Corporation , a leading supplier of high performance analog integrated circuits, today announced that on June 26, 2006, the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California has requested certain information on the Company's practices and procedures regarding its past stock option grants. The Company will comply quickly and completely with this request. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 02:19:46 GMT)

Mack's lawyer files `unprecedented' motion to bar county in trial
A lawyer for the wealthy ex-owner of a Reno pawn shop accused of killing his wife and shooting a Washoe County judge filed an unprecedented motion Wednesday seeking to bar all county prosecutors and judges from any involvement in the case due to alleged conflicts of interest. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 02:50:30 GMT)

Attorney's creative side clicks in photos
When Tempe attorney David Durfee went to see the Colosseum of Rome, he spent most of his time photographing a trash can in front of it. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:48:03 GMT)

Defendant's lawyer in courthouse shooting sees conflict of interest
RENO, Nev. (AP) A lawyer for a man accused of shooting a judge filed a motion Wednesday seeking to bar all the county's prosecutors and judges from any involvement in the case, citing a conflict of interest. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 04:58:36 GMT)

Lawyer files motion in courthouse shooting
A lawyer for a man accused of shooting a judge filed a motion Wednesday seeking to bar all the county's prosecutors and judges from any involvement in the case, citing a conflict of interest. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:06:43 GMT)

Bush nominates Wheeling lawyer for U.S. judge in Northern District
A Wheeling lawyer who has twice served as president of the West Virginia State Bar was nominated by President Bush on Wednesday for a federal judgeship in the Northern District of West Virginia. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:17:31 GMT)

Fired attorney accuses SEC of failing to guard against hedge fund fraud
WASHINGTON — A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired for investigating a hedge fund too aggressively and said law enforcement is failing in its duty to protect investors in the growing hedge fund industry. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:22:02 GMT)

Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:28:02 GMT)

Lawyer Files Motion in Courthouse Shooting
RENO, Nev. (AP) - A lawyer for a man accused of shooting a judge filed a motion Wednesday seeking to bar all the county's prosecutors and judges from any involvement in the case, citing a conflict of interest. "There is an atmosphere in this case that is unique to this case,'' said Scott Freeman, attorney for defendant Darren Mack. Witnesses have described Mack as angry with how the shooting (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 05:35:31 GMT)

Court Sides With Stay-Away Request Filed by Attorney and Client
On Tuesday, San Francisco's 1st District Court of Appeal upheld an injunction requested by attorney Christopher Hanson and his client Raymond Cote against two reportedly out-of-control defendants in a fraud case. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:57:51 GMT)

Lawyer faces more charges
Richard O. Smith, the Columbus lawyer and former public defender charged in April with multiple counts of child molestation, now faces 10 additional charges of child exploitation stemming from the discovery of at least 10 pornographic photographs found on his home and office computers, said Columbus Police Sgt. Debra Bohannon. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:14:17 GMT)

Ex-SEC Attorney Testifies on Probe
A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading probe of a major hedge fund. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:21:50 GMT)

Lawyer for Hells flays informant
The lawyer for one of 13 people arrested in a massive drug raid three months ago is asking the courts to authorize a subpoena for a police informant. Jay Prober told Justice Holly Beard yesterday a subpoena issued for Franco Atanasovic was earlier quashed by Crown attorney Tracy Lord. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:32:01 GMT)

Hedge fund inquiry led to firing, attorney says
A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:42:26 GMT)

SEC lawyer says he was fired in hedge fund case
WASHINGTON -- A former government lawyer told Congress yesterday he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:16:26 GMT)

Mack Lawyer Files Motion
Darren Mack's lawyer has filed an unprecedented motion wanting all Washoe County Judges and Prosecutors to stay out of his client's murder case. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:23:41 GMT)

Lawyer challenges change in law
GARDNER - Saying a change in state law allowing show cause hearings in serious criminal cases is unconstitutional, a lawyer for the former head of the Mount Wachusett Community College police force asked that charges against his client be dropped. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 08:50:23 GMT)

Politics derailed inquiry, attorney says
A former government attorney told Congress yesterday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:50:28 GMT)

Injured Lawyer To Go Home Soon
Lawyer Daniel Moody, 49, who was seriously injured in a car accident May 16, will be going home next week and is expected to make a full recovery, his wife said. Moody will be doing occupational therapy and physical therapy for a while, but is expected to be able to go back to work soon, Nancy Moody said. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:16:46 GMT)

Wheeling Lawyer Nominated To Fill Judgeship
President Bush has nominated a Wheeling lawyer for a federal judgeship in the Northern District of West Virginia. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:18:28 GMT)

Ex-SEC attorney testifies he was fired after CEO probe
WASHINGTON - A former government attorney told Congress on Wednesday that he was fired last summer after he tried to subpoena a prominent Wall Street executive to testify in an insider-trading investigation of a major hedge fund. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:34:26 GMT)

Lawyer who burnt ballot papers appointed acting information minister
Kadoma based lawyer Paul Mangwana who decided to burn ballot papers in the 2005 Zanu PF Kadoma East primary elections after it became apparent he was heading for defeat, is the new acting Information Minister. He replaces the late Tichaona Jokonya who died on Saturday. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 11:49:40 GMT)

Texas attorney refused right to practice in Arizona
PHOENIX The Arizona Supreme Court has refused to allow a Texas attorney to practice law in Arizona. The justices say Lee Keller King served time for attempted... (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:02:24 GMT)

Criminal Defense Attorney Addresses Paul Reid's Execution
Paul Reid's near miss with the death penalty might have come as a surprise to people who've followed his case over the past ten years. Now Criminal Defense Attorney Tommy Overton, discusses this latest decision to bring a temporary halt to Reid's execution. Copyright 2006 by WKRN Nashville Tennessee. All Rights Reserved. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:15:56 GMT)

Court rules for former District Attorney
Atlanta -- The Georgia Supreme court rules a former south Georgia district attorney had the right to fight a decision to reduce a killer's prison sentence. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:25:37 GMT)

Indicted Attorney Sues Retired LAPD Detective
A prominent civil rights attorney who was indicted this month on tax charges has sued a retired L.A. police detective for writing a letter that expressed "glee" at the news. Get E-Mail Updates Make Us Your Homepage (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:27:00 GMT)

Attorney looking at dispute over rent at Ruidoso golf course
RUIDOSO, N.M. Ruidoso village councilors have asked an attorney to try to help resolve a dispute over rent councilors say is owed by a golf course. Ruidoso Mayor... (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:32:28 GMT)

Texas attorney refused right to practice in Arizona
The Arizona Supreme Court has refused to allow a Texas attorney to practice law in Arizona, saying he served time for attempted murder before becoming a lawyer. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:42:50 GMT)

Berlin Attorney Pleads Guilty to Obstructing Federal Drug Investigation
BALTIMORE - Berlin attorney Christopher Llinas pleaded guilty Wednesday to obstructing a drug investigation by concealing and arranging the removal of drugs during a federal investigation, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:07:12 GMT)

Texas attorney refused right to practice in Arizona
PHOENIX The Arizona Supreme Court has refused to allow a Texas attorney to practice law in Arizona. The justices say Lee Keller King served time for attempted... (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 13:14:15 GMT)

Lawyer for Druken files complaint over prosecutor
A St. John's lawyer representing Randy Druken has filed a formal complaint with the judicial council against provincial court Judge Wayne Gorman over his role as a prosecutor in Druken's conviction for a murder he didn't commit. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 14:50:46 GMT)

Three-lawyer team quits Luther for Lovells
Lovells has signed up a three-lawyer team from German law firm Luther to boost its capital markets team. Frankfurt-based Luther partner Sven Brandt is set to join the firm in the summer along with Isabelle Knoche-Hess, who will join as of counsel, and associate Richard Reimer. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:39:38 GMT)

Ask our lawyer: Burning down the house
Expatica's resident lawyer Csilla Ivanyi answers questions from readers assailed with legal woes - including a man whose ex-wife wants to burn down his house. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 15:47:24 GMT)

A former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer on Wednesday claimed he was blocked from questioning John Mack as
A former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer on Wednesday claimed he was blocked from questioning John Mack as part of an insider dealing probe at the time Mr Mack was being considered as chief executive of Morgan Stanley. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:09:03 GMT)

Mullin resigns as county attorney
Woodbury County Attorney Tom Mullin has announced he will be resigning effective July 11 to accept an attorney position in Tennessee. "It has been a wonderful privilege to be allowed to serve as our county attorney. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:39:06 GMT)

PBA lawyer defends heavy fines
PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL Association (PBA) lawyer Melvin Mendoza yesterday said that Commissioner Noli Eala was justified in imposing heavy penalties on Red Bull. (Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:52:40 GMT)

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