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Attorney News Jul 2006

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Attorney General Issues Telephone Scam Warning
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Attorney General Troy King issued a warning Friday about what appears to be a scam to obtain personal information from Jefferson County residents. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:46:31 GMT)

Lawyer attacks Kahui comments
A top criminal lawyer is demanding that Prime Minister Helen Clark deal with one of her MPs for criticising lawyers acting for the family of the murdered Kahui twins. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 01:16:37 GMT)

Confession Barred Because of Request for Lawyer
The confession of a man charged in the rape and killing of a 9-year-old girl will not be allowed as evidence in his trial because he was denied his right to a lawyer, a judge said. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 03:28:50 GMT)

IDAHO'S ATTORNEY GENERAL ELECTED TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENCY
The Attorney General of Idaho has just been named to lead a 100 year old organization. Lawrence Wasden is now the president-elect of the National Association of Attorneys General. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:11:28 GMT)

Lawyer gets 4 years for attempted bribery
The Corruption Court sentenced lawyer Harini Wijoso to four years in jail and fined her Rp 150 million (about US$17,000) Friday for attempted bribery of Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:27:43 GMT)

Commission wants Lincoln attorney censured
LINCOLN — A commission has recommended censuring a Lincoln attorney because of problems with settling an estate. The Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended censuring Stephen Miller, who said Friday he is unsure whether he will appeal. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 04:58:21 GMT)

Hamdania defendant requests additional attorney
NORTH COUNTY ---- One of the eight Camp Pendleton men accused of murdering an Iraqi civilian has asked the Marine Corps to assign an additional, handpicked military attorney to assist in his defense. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 06:22:52 GMT)

Attorney sues Web site after women trash him
A Pittsburgh attorney is suing the creator of a Web site that lets women dish dirt on men they claim have wronged them, saying the women... (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 07:17:39 GMT)

Attorney General Farber asked to quit
Some Republicans called Friday for Attorney General Zulima Farber to resign after it was revealed she had rushed 13 miles to the scene of a traffic stop, from Newark to Fairview, where police had pulled over her boyfriend. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 07:18:01 GMT)

NFL | Lawyer: Players will settle lawsuit
A lawyer for seven current and former NFL players said he expects to settle his suit against the NFL and the players' union for recommending unfit financial advisers who caused $20 million in losses. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 07:25:54 GMT)

Attorney: Law should not apply to police
News-Democrat A federal law regulating ownership of automatic firearms does not apply to police officers who use them for work, Belleville attorney Bruce Cook argued Friday in federal court. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 08:07:33 GMT)

State Bar to investigate former city attorney
The Oregon State Bar will investigate allegations of ethics violations related to a former Medford city attorney's advice about city retiree health insurance benefits. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 09:17:32 GMT)

Judge Plans Penalty for Lawyer Who Broke Rules
BARTOW -- A judge began weighing Friday what an appropriate punishment should be for a Winter Haven lawyer who acted inappropriately last year to obtain out-of-state visitation for his clients in a custody case. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:18:16 GMT)

Judges dismiss sanctions against former Madison County attorney
DES MOINES (AP) --- Judges have dismissed sanctions against the former Madison County attorney who collapsed from a brain tumor shortly after being ousted from his position due to poor performance. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 10:23:14 GMT)

Attorney general not under judiciary
National Assembly: 1 July 2006- The office of the attorney general will not be under the judiciary and the attorney general is not answerable to the chief justice, according to the “Office of the Attorney General Act of Bhutan, 2006”, which was passed by the National Assembly on June 30. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:33:48 GMT)

Attorney General Appeals For Speed In Legal Proceedings
Luanda, 07/01 - The State`s Attorney General, Augusto da Costa Carneiro, appealed Friday here, for the engagement of magistrates of the Prosecuting Counsel, in speeding up legal proceedings, so as to guarantee protection and security of citizens using the justice system. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:44:49 GMT)

US Attorney General defends special military tribunals
US Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales has defended special military tribunals for terrorist suspects, saying they serve "a viable role in the war on terror." (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:17:04 GMT)

Don't date him, girl -- and don't irk a lawyer
A Pittsburgh lawyer is suing the creator of a Web site that lets women dish dirt on men they claim have wronged them, saying the women made defamatory statements about him. Todd J. Hollis sued because he contends two Pittsburgh-area women and other anonymous users posted items about him on www.dontdatehimgirl.com in which they claim he is unfaithful, among other things, the Pittsburgh (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 13:24:36 GMT)

Albuquerque lawyer who sued insurance company awarded $11 million
SANTA FE A Santa Fe jury has awarded an Albuquerque lawyer nearly 11 (M) million dollars after she sued an insurance company that she says ruined her legal... (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 15:31:46 GMT)

US court allows Michael Ray’s lawyer to take depositions here
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States — Senior United States District Court Judge William H. Walls in Newark, New Jersey allowed the lawyer of former police Senior Supt. Michael Ray Aquino on Thursday, June 29, to go to the Philippines to take depositions from former President Joseph Estrada, Sen. Panfilo Lacson, and Rep. Arnulfo Fuentebella, a former House speaker during the Estrada regime, that will (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 16:55:43 GMT)

Cronyism row as David Mills’ lawyer gets top anti-fraud job
Labour has been drawn into a fresh cronyism row last night after the lawyer representing Tessa Jowell’s estranged husband in a bribery scandal took a lucrative Government job (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 21:56:54 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. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 22:00:28 GMT)

Hospitals May Face Increased Scrutiny: Attorney General's Plan for Nonprofits Intended to Limit Bills to Poor, Exec Pay
By Misti Crane and Suzanne Hoholik, The Columbus Dispatch, Ohio Jul. 1--As critics across the nation turn up the heat on tax-exempt organizations, particularly hospitals, Ohio's attorney general wants charities to reveal more financial details. (Sat, 01 Jul 2006 22:15:19 GMT)

Malaysia's attorney-general calls for return of jury trials: report
Malaysia's attorney-general has reportedly called for the return of jury trials, abolished over a decade ago, saying Malaysians are now educated enough to decide on court cases. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 03:50:08 GMT)

In Egypt, US attorney general defends rendition of terror suspects
CAIRO, Egypt - In his first visit to Egypt, the US attorney general defended the transfer of terror suspects for incarceration and interrogation in other countries. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:02:24 GMT)

Bahraini Gitmo detainee allowed to meet lawyer
MANAMA — A US lawyer fighting the case of a Bahraini detainee at Guantanamo Bay prison was recently allowed to meet his client and explained to him the developments regarding the Administrative Review Boards. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:02:36 GMT)

Judges Dismiss Sanctions Against Former Madison County Attorney
June 30th, 2006 (AP)-- A pair of Iowa judges have dismissed sanctions against the former Madison County attorney who was accused of neglecting his prosecutorial duties. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:15:11 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Gen in "linguistic snare" over English
HOUSTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush has long opposed making English the country’s national language, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday, a day after the Senate voted to do so, but the White House said later Gonzales had got caught in a "linguistic snare." (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:28:30 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. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:46:54 GMT)

Next Steps: More power of attorney tips
(Continued from last week: More durable Power of Attorney Tips) By signing a power of attorney, you authorize your chosen agent to perform the acts you designate. You can bestow on your agent either broad or narrow authority. By using a power of attorney, you are creating an agency relationship that is controlled by the law of your state of residence. You may make your power of attorney effective (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 07:08:54 GMT)

Attorney to Host Seminar on Do's and Don'ts of Real Estate Closings
Veteran real estate attorney Donald D. Campell hosts an intensive all-day seminar for real estate professionals on the do's and don'ts of real estate closings. To be held July 18 at the New Jersey Law Center in New Brunswick. (PRWEB Jul 2, 2006) (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 07:10:41 GMT)

Players' lawyer expects league to settle suit
A lawyer for seven current and former NFL players said he expects to settle his suit for recommending unfit financial advisers that caused $20 million in losses. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 08:01:33 GMT)

Front Page - Yemen Observer lawyer receives death threat
Two young bearded men threatened the defense lawyer of Yemen Observer in the court room that they would have killed him if they have power. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 08:15:17 GMT)

Police racism lawyer helps grieving mum
The lawyer who battled police on behalf of murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence's family is set to represent a grieving North mum in her fight for justice. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 08:38:57 GMT)

City's attorney says he's worth a pay increase
VENICE -- Venice's city attorney is seeking a raise this year, even as some on the City Council criticize his ability to meet deadlines. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 08:42:53 GMT)

Players' lawyer expects league to settle suit
A lawyer for seven current and former NFL players said he expects to settle his suit against the NFL and the National Football League Players Association for recommending unfit financial advisers that caused $20 million in losses. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 08:56:45 GMT)

STUART LAWYER WINS CIVIL-RIGHTS AWARD
Years of charity toward education have earned high-profile Florida lawyer Willie Gary an award from the National Education Association. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 10:00:55 GMT)

Contested will casts doubt on lawyer, others
A dying Calvert M. Porter never met the lawyer who drew up his will and other documents that put his life and belongings in another’s hands. Porter never even talked to him. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 11:38:11 GMT)

In first visit to Egypt, attorney general defends U.S. terror policies
CAIRO, Egypt - In his first visit to Egypt, the U.S. attorney general on Saturday defended the transfer of terror suspects for incarceration and interrogation in other countries. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 13:04:55 GMT)

Lawyer says charges against Saddam family 'baseless'
The lawyer leading Saddam Hussein's defence team dismissed as baseless charges that the deposed leader's wife and eldest daughter supported the Iraq insurgency. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 20:39:50 GMT)

U.S. rights lawyer on quest to try Habre
The ousted dictator of Chad, accused of killing thousands, is living in exile with his family in a seaside Senagalese villa. But one very persistent American has made it his mission to get former president Hissene Habre into a courtroom. (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 21:43:54 GMT)

U.S. Rights Lawyer on Quest to Try Habre
American Rights Lawyer on Marathon Quest to Try African Dictator (Sun, 02 Jul 2006 23:22:23 GMT)

Lawyer expects smoking ban challenge
Sunshine Coast lawyer Damon Locantro says he expects the ban on smoking in Queensland clubs and pubs which took effect at the weekend to be challenged in court. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 02:00:00 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. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 03:40:13 GMT)

Hearing to probe lawyer son's death
A second inquest was set to begin to probe whether the son of a prominent human rights lawyer was unlawfully killed in a Belgrade flat. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 04:04:33 GMT)

State Attorney: Men Cannot "Decline" Fatherhood
BAY CITY, MICHIGAN (AP) -- A state attorney is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a men's rights group on behalf of a man who is declining fatherhood. Assistant Attorney General Joel McGormley says 25-year-old Matt Dubay has a financial obligation to support his daughter. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:10:58 GMT)

Lawyer called to handlebar raises £20k on epic journey
A LAWYER from the Capital has completed a gruelling cycle ride from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise more than £20,000 for charity. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:15:12 GMT)

Two Ex-Cons Worked For State's Attorney's Office
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office plans to review its hiring process after two people with criminal records got jobs in the department. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:34:40 GMT)

L.A. says yoga studio violates safety laws
The city attorney's office charged yoga magnate Bikram Choudhury with 10 criminal safety violations at one of his studios. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 10:47:55 GMT)

Lawyer fought lonely battle
MIAMI — The Navy lawyer who challenged the Bush administration's efforts to try terror suspects in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, walked a professional tight rope between fellow officers trying to gain speedy convictions and what he considered a moral imperative to buck the chain of command and vigorously defend his client. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 12:39:00 GMT)

PA Attorney Sues Dirt Dishing Website
An attorney sued the creator of a Web site that lets women dish dirt on men, saying seven users lied when they posted messages saying he had a sexually transmitted disease, complained about paying child support and was unfaithful. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 13:20:26 GMT)

Second trial is out: lawyer
THE US Government could not prosecute David Hicks by other means because US law prevented a suspect being tried for the same offence twice, his military lawyer, Major Michael Mori has contended. - (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 14:12:03 GMT)

Attorney Sues Dirt-Dishing Web Site
An attorney says he was defamed by the Web site dontdatehimgirl.com. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:11:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Murder suspect delusional
WAYNESVILLE - A Haywood County man who told police the shooting death of his stepfather was accidental suffers from extreme paranoia and hears voices, according his lawyer. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 15:35:10 GMT)

Namibia: Prosecutor Loses Defence Lawyer In Corruption Trial
THE corruption trial of former Outapi Magistrate's Court Prosecutor Stanley Nakale came to a sudden halt in the High Court in Windhoek on Friday, when Nakale's defence lawyer announced his withdrawal from the case. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 16:21:52 GMT)

Georgia attorney general named president of national group
ATLANTA Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker has been elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General -- the first black to hold the top post in the nearly 100- year-old legal institution. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:20:52 GMT)

Selepak to lawyer: You're fired
Accused killer Patrick Alan Selepak, 27, shocked those in Judge Richard Caretti's courtroom in the Macomb County Circuit Court when he fired his lawyer, Bernard Jocuns, before a plea could be entered at his pretrial June 28. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:05:00 GMT)

Venice Attorney Pleads Not Guilty To Tax Evasion
A Venice civil rights attorney known for sparring with the Los Angeles Police Department pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he tried to evade paying more than $100,000 in income taxes. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:26:50 GMT)

Ethics panel: Probe Md. governor's lawyer
Common Cause has asked the State Ethics Commission to look into the activities of David Hamilton, Gov. Robert Ehrlich's personal lawyer, to see if he is violating state lobbying laws. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:28:12 GMT)

Canada deports suspected Sikh militant: lawyer
A man suspected of having ties to terrorist groups has been deported from Montreal to India, his lawyer has told the Montreal Gazette. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 18:50:17 GMT)

Ethics Panel: Probe Md. Governor's Lawyer
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - Common Cause has asked the State Ethics Commission to look into the activities of David Hamilton, Gov. Robert Ehrlich's personal lawyer, to see if he is violating state lobbying laws. "It appears that Mr. Hamilton has not registered with the State Ethics Commission as a lobbyist, in spite of engaging in lobbying activities in his representation of clients before government (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:05:21 GMT)

Noted LA civil rights attorney pleads innocent to tax evasion
A civil rights attorney known for his police brutality lawsuits pleaded not guilty Monday to federal tax evasion charges. "I plead presumed innocent," Stephen Yagman said, reading a statement in federal court. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:20:17 GMT)

Attorney General warns of storm scams
Summer storms such as the high winds and tornado that ripped across Auglaize County about 10 days ago deposited more than debris and rubble. Faced with property damages, consumers can fall prey to con artists, officials with the state Attorney General’s Office say. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:24:07 GMT)

Prominent L.A. civil rights attorney pleads innocent to tax evasion
LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles civil rights attorney known for his police brutality lawsuits pleaded not guilty today to federal tax evasion. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 19:36:14 GMT)

Former Atascadero city attorney to run for council
Former City Attorney and Planning Commissioner Robert M. Jones announced Monday he will seek a newly vacant City Council seat. Jones, an Atascadero resident for 28 years, criticized the city’s lagging sales tax revenue, saying new commercial development such as plans for a shopping center at Del Rio Road and El Camino Real is critical to funding Atascadero’s fire and police departments. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:00:44 GMT)

Lawyer for Davis argues for maintaining execution stay
LITTLE ROCK A lawyer for condemned killer who had been scheduled to die Wednesday argues in a filing with the U-S Supreme Court today that a stay of execution should remain in place while the state's method of execution is challenged. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:12:36 GMT)

Wilcher's attorney asks federal appeals court to block execution
By JACK ELLIOTT JR. Associated Press Writer JACKSON, Miss. - The attorney for death row inmate Bobby Glen Wilcher has asked a federal appeals court to block Wilcher's execution now scheduled for July 11. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:28:52 GMT)

Wilcher's attorney asks federal appeals court to block execution
By JACK ELLIOTT JR. Associated Press Writer The attorney for death row inmate Bobby Glen Wilcher has asked a federal appeals court to block Wilcher's execution now scheduled for July 11. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:35:20 GMT)

Wilcher's attorney asks federal appeals court to block execution
JACKSON, Miss. The attorney for death row inmate Bobby Glen Wilcher has asked a federal appeals court to block Wilcher's execution now scheduled for July 11. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 20:57:41 GMT)

Lawyer of Condemned Killer Argues Supreme Court Decision
A lawyer for condemned killer who had been scheduled to die Wednesday argues in a filing with the U-S Supreme Court Monday that a stay of execution should remain in place while the state's method of execution is challenged. Don Davis was convicted in 1990 of killing a woman in Rogers . (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 21:35:10 GMT)

Hicks' lawyer to meet with Downer
The Adelaide lawyer for terrorist suspect David Hicks will meet Foreign Minister Alexander Downer today to call for a review of the Australian's case. - (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:38:14 GMT)

Waukesha Attorney Accused Of Forgery
WAUKESHA, Wis. -- A Waukesha attorney faces three forgery charges. Amy Acker was accused on Monday of fabricating state certificates indicating the formal closure of estate cases that she handled. (Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:59:52 GMT)

Hicks lawyer pessimistic on release
DAVID Hicks' lawyer holds little hope of the Howard Government changing its mind about the terrorist suspect after a meeting with Foreign Minister Alexander Downer today. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 02:59:37 GMT)

Govt remains firm on Hicks, lawyer says
David Hicks' lawyer holds little hope of the Howard government changing its mind about the terrorist suspect after a meeting with Alexander Downer. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 03:14:07 GMT)

Govt remains firm on Hicks, lawyer says
David Hicks' lawyer holds little hope of the Howard government changing its mind about the terrorist suspect following a meeting with Foreign Minister Alexander Downer. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 03:23:26 GMT)

Lawyer renews plea for Hicks's release
The lawyer for Australian Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks has asked for the federal Cabinet to formally review his client's case, now the US military commission process has been ruled invalid. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 04:05:00 GMT)

Lawyer out in Hobart killing case
CROWN POINT | A defense lawyer who helped save a Gary man this spring from a murder conviction in the deaths of three people has left the case for lack of payment. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 05:31:40 GMT)

Former S.J. County district attorney dies
STOCKTON - Richard William Eichenberger, a longtime Stockton attorney who served one term as the county's top prosecutor in the mid-1980s, has died. He was 72. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:02:53 GMT)

Mariano's lawyer, friends ask leniency
Rick Mariano's lawyer and friends yesterday asked a federal judge to exercise leniency, arguing that the former city councilman does not deserve to spend a decade in prison for taking bribes. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 07:21:28 GMT)

Lawyer: Bali Bombers Plan Final Appeal
JAKARTA, Indonesia - The three militants sentenced to death for the 2002 Bali bombings will file a final appeal, their lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 08:04:51 GMT)

Bali bombers plan final appeal, execution would be illegal: lawyer(Updated 05:27 p.m.)
Three Islamic militants on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings will file a final appeal against the convictions, their lawyer said Tuesday, a move that will delay prosecutors' preparations to execute the men. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 09:39:47 GMT)

Attorney asks appeals court to block execution
The attorney for death row inmate Bobby Glen Wilcher has asked a federal appeals court to block Wilcher's execution now scheduled for July 11. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 10:11:00 GMT)

Attorney hints Winkler not alone in scam
Mary Winkler's attorney implied Monday that the pastor's wife wasn't the only one caught up in a Nigerian-type check scam that prosecutors have pointed to as her motive for the premeditated murder of her husband. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 10:32:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Bali bombers plan final appeal
Three Islamic militants on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings will file a final appeal against their convictions, their lawyer said Tuesday, a move that will delay prosecutors' preparations to execute them. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 10:39:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Bali bombers plan final appeal
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Three Islamic militants on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings will file a final appeal against their convictions, their lawyer said Tuesday, a move that will delay prosecutors' preparations to execute them. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:00:34 GMT)

Common Cause Asks for Inquiry of Ehrlich's Lawyer
Is the governor's personal lawyer violating state lobbying laws? (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 11:59:23 GMT)

Elmore reappointed head of attorney grievance panel
Buffalo attorney John V. Elmore has been reappointed to head the attorney grievance committee in Western New York's Eighth Judicial District by Eugene F. Pigott, presiding justice of the Appellate Division based in Rochester. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 12:54:39 GMT)

Attorney-General sends his apology
ATTORNEY-GENERAL Michael Atkinson has written a letter of apology to Chief Justice John Doyle over comments he made about a Full Court of the Supreme Court decision on drink-driving laws. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 15:11:57 GMT)

Lawyer Argues for Maintaining Execution Stay
Little Rock, AR (AP) - A lawyer for condemned killer who had been scheduled to die tomorrow argued in a filing with the U-S Supreme Court yesterday that a stay of execution should remain in place while the state's method of execution is challenged. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 15:50:41 GMT)

Lawyer Tonio Azzopardi assaulted
Lawyer Tonio Azzopardi had to be hospitalised and treated for injuries after two men entered his offices and attacked him. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 17:31:37 GMT)

Voiculescu was not part of the political police, if he was, he never knew it - says lawyer
BUCHAREST – Dan Voiculescu’s lawyer Sergiu Andon, in the contestation he submitted to CNSAS on Tuesday, argues that the PC President had not been a collaborator of the Securitate and that the ‘Felix’ signed reports did not contain any delation, being obtained either by pressure or without he being aware of that. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 19:48:35 GMT)

Jail conditions improved for bomb plot suspects, lawyer says
Conditions have improved in the Milton, Ont., jail where most of the 17 suspects charged with terror-related offences are being held, a lawyer told CBC outside of court. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 21:16:17 GMT)

Sears Gave Unfair Benefits to Canada Banks, Ackman Lawyer Says
July 4 (Bloomberg) -- Sears Holding Corp., the biggest U.S. department store company, offered two Canadian banks benefits not available to other shareholders in its attempt to buy out its Canadian unit, a lawyer for investor William Ackman told a regulatory panel. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 21:28:24 GMT)

Judge Rejects an Ismaili Lawyer
After reading an article in the Al-Watan newspaper published on June 13 that said that 53 Saudi lawyers were given licenses to start practicing law in the Kingdom, I called a lawyer friend of mine. (Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:26:29 GMT)

Simms stepping up for attorney general
With his sights newly trained on attorney general, Stuart O. Simms is hoping to tap into some of the support he garnered in the Washington region during his brief run for lieutenant governor. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:33:44 GMT)

Port Richey Hires Local For City Attorney
PORT RICHEY - City council members decided to take their own advice and use local businesses when they hired Jim Mathieu as city attorney this past week. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 02:23:08 GMT)

Prinsloo lawyer fined R15 000
Advocate Dirk Prinsloo's former lawyer has been found guilty by Pretoria North magistrate's court of malicious damage to property. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 05:19:44 GMT)

Palm Coast attorney suspended from law practice
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday suspended attorney Hans Charles Feige of Palm Coast from practicing law in the state for three years after finding he failed seven clients during court proceedings in five cases. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 06:03:45 GMT)

Lawyer dismisses calls to try teenage strangling case in adult court
The lawyer for one of two teenage girls accused of murdering one of their friends says any move to change to the way the case will be dealt with would be "a return to the dark ages". (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 06:57:20 GMT)

Scorned Attorney Sues Kiss-and-Tell Web Site
A lawyer who claims his reputation is being harmed by comments posted online by purported ex-girlfriends has filed a defamation lawsuit against a site operator and her company in Pennsylvania state court. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 06:57:58 GMT)

Khmer Rouge cadre says trials cannot be fair - lawyer
PHNOM PENH - A lawyer defending one of Pol Pot’s surviving henchman said on Wednesday his client could not get a fair trial because nearly all Cambodian judges on the Khmer Rouge tribunal had lost relatives in the genocide. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 08:29:02 GMT)

Controlling your future through a power of attorney
http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | By signing a power of attorney, you authorize your chosen agent to perform the acts you designate. You can bestow on your agent either broad or narrow authority. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:08:36 GMT)

New lawyer for murder accused
A Toronto lawyer will now defend a man charged in connection with the 1997 murder of 21-month-old Jenna Mellor. On Tuesday, the suspect's former lawyer, Richard Boriss of Peterborough, told This Week he will no longer be representing the suspect in Jenna's murder. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:17:48 GMT)

ACLU lawyer finds success, respect - in Texas
After an almost 40-year career, Fort Worth lawyer David Broiles remains passionate about protecting civil rights and civil liberties. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:31:06 GMT)

McInnes Cooper picks new top lawyer
One of Atlantic Canada's largest law firms has a new top lawyer. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 10:55:52 GMT)

Cameron not endangering patients: lawyer
Dr. Ian Cameron may use some unusual language in his professional communications, but that's not enough to take away his licence, his lawyer told a hearing Tuesday. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 11:50:17 GMT)

Lawyer assaulted
Dr. Tonio Azzopardi was assaulted as he was walking to court to perform his duties as a defence lawyer. In a statement, the Chamber of Advocates deplored the incident and the fact that another lawyer has been assaulted whilst performing his duties in court. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:33:09 GMT)

Father and son under house arrest for assaulting lawyer
VALLETTA, Malta (di-ve news) July 05, 2006 -- 1625CEST -- A 56-year-old man and his 26-year old son were on Wednesday charged with theft and with assaulting and injuring lawyer Dr. Tonio Azzopardi in his office in Valletta on July 3rd, 2006. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:33:25 GMT)

Kenya: Lawyer Questions AG's Bid to Terminate Rights Case
The office of the Attorney-General (AG) does not have a prosecutorial policy, a lawyer claimed in court on Monday. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:11:03 GMT)

Blunt picks KC lawyer for ethics commission
Gov. Matt Blunt today named Kansas City lawyer Michael Kilgore to the Missouri Ethics Commission. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:30:51 GMT)

Investigator to look into state attorney general's action
TRENTON - A special investigator will look into the state attorney general's action in rushing to the scene of a traffic stop where her boyfriend had been pulled over, then freed upon her arrival, Gannett New Jersey has learned. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 16:58:57 GMT)

Juventus lawyer says demotion to Serie B 'acceptable'
A lawyer for Juventus, the Serie A powerhouse at the center of match-fixing allegations, told a sports tribunal Wednesday that demoting the club to the second division would be an "acceptable" penalty for its role in the largest soccer scandal in Italian history. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 18:26:36 GMT)

Attorney to speak on intellectual property law
A local intellectual property attorney will speak about issues involving trademarks, copyrights and publishing July 13 at a joint meeting of two public relations organizations. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:09:57 GMT)

Lawyer says Lay's family doesn't get a pass with his death
HOUSTON A Houston lawyer says Kenneth Lay's death doesn't mean his family automatically gets to keep the millions of dollars he made from Enron. The energy company's founder died of a heart attack this morning. He was due to be sentenced in October for convictions on fraud tied to Enron's collapse. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:49:21 GMT)

Lawyer says Lay's family doesn't get a pass with his death
HOUSTON A Houston lawyer says Kenneth Lay's death doesn't mean his family automatically gets to keep the (m) millions of dollars he made from Enron. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:58:05 GMT)

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to Deliver Remarks at Naturalization Ceremony Aboard the USS Intrepid
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will deliver congratulatory remarks to new citizens and discuss the need for immigration reform at a naturalization ceremony aboard the USS Intrepid on THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006 at 10 A.M. (EDT). (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:09:50 GMT)

It is impossible to rape in the front seat of car, says lawyer
Dubai: It is "absolutely illogical and uncommon" to rape someone in the front seat of a small car during the evening rush hour, argued a lawyer defending the alleged rapist of a 21-year-old worker. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 21:50:31 GMT)

Top aide to state's attorney quits
A high-ranking aide to Cook County State's Attorney Richard Devine resigned today, several days after two relatives recommended by her to work in the office were charged with bilking people out of thousands of dollars. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:14:02 GMT)

Part-time county attorney put in 40-50 hours per week, job changed to full-time on July 1.
The Glacier County Commis-sioners approved part-time Glacier County Attorney Larry Epstein's request to make the position full-time at their meeting on June 29. The change went into effect Saturday, July 1, which was the start of the county's new fiscal year. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:53:22 GMT)

Discrimination Against Lawyer: Justice Ministry’s Clarification
This is the second and concluding part of Al-Ghamdi’s article about a Jeddah-based lawyer who was allegedly discriminated against by a judge on account of his Shiite background. (Wed, 05 Jul 2006 23:14:04 GMT)

Parole Hearing Postponed For Man Accused Of Kidnapping Local Attorney
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- A parole hearing for a man accused in the abduction of a local attorney was postponed Wednesday. Dedrich Griham is accused of kidnapping and assaulting the woman. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:01:30 GMT)

City Attorney Calls Cecil Field Petition Illegal
The attorney for the city of Jacksonville released a letter Wednesday in which he called the petition to reopen Cecil Field illegal. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 00:54:33 GMT)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY TIM COLE PLANS TO RESIGN
One of Texoma`s most well known law authorities is now in trouble with the law. 9th District Attorney Tim Cole has announced his pending resignation as D.A. for Montague, Archer and Clay Counties after an arrest for DWI. A spokesperson for the Marshall County Sheriff`s Office in Madill, Oklahoma says Cole was arrested around 1:50am this morning in Lake Texoma State Park for DWI. Cole was charged (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:22:03 GMT)

Syracuse City Attorney Fired
Jul 05, 2006 - The Mayor of Syracuse fired his Chief Attorney Wednesday night. Mayor Matt Driscoll says Council Terri Bright refused to execute his orders and drop the City’s appeal of a lawsuit involving the Carousel Center Mall expansion. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 02:58:08 GMT)

Simms to run for attorney general
With his sights newly trained on attorney general, Stuart O. Simms is hoping to tap into some of the support he garnered in the Washington region during his brief run for lieutenant governor. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:18:01 GMT)

Ethics panel to probe R.I. attorney general
The state Ethics Commission agreed Wednesday to look into a complaint brought against Attorney General Patrick Lynch about campaign donations he accepted from a lawyer for DuPont Co. when he was negotiating to drop the company from the state's lawsuit against former lead paint makers. (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:23:54 GMT)

Ethics Panel to Probe R.I. Attorney General
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The state Ethics Commission agreed Wednesday to look into a complaint brought against Attorney General Patrick Lynch about campaign donations he accepted from a lawyer for DuPont Co. when he was negotiating to drop the company from the state's lawsuit against former lead paint makers. The commission will conduct a preliminary investigation to decide if there is evidence to (Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:35:32 GMT)