Attorney News Nov 2006

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Businessman kicks Jawi assemblyman's lawyer outside court
PENANG (Nov 29, 2006): A businessman lost his temper and assaulted a lawyer who had interrupted his conversation with some reporters outside the High Court here today. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:26:20 GMT)

Lawyer kicked out of Saddam trial; American testifies
A defense lawyer was ejected from Saddam Hussein's genocide trial today in Baghdad. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:35:07 GMT)

Lawyer kicked out of Saddam trial; American testifies
BAGHDAD, Iraq A defense lawyer was ejected from Saddam Hussein's genocide trial today in Baghdad. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 13:58:37 GMT)

Council to hire lawyer to battle Kincaid
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday agreed to hire an outside lawyer to represent members in their face-off with Mayor Bernard Kincaid over pay raises for police and firefighters. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 14:20:47 GMT)

Norwood plaintiffs' attorney seek $850G
Attorneys for the parties involved in the landmark Norwood eminent-domain case will argue in court today whether the law firm that successfully represented the holdout property owners should be paid more than $850,000 in attorney's fees and costs. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:30:18 GMT)

Saddam trial judge jails defense lawyer
The chief judge in Saddam Hussein’s genocide trial Wednesday ordered a defense lawyer to be jailed for a day for “insulting the court.” (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:20:33 GMT)

Attorney for Preston Responds to Utopia Claims
Preston — An attorney representing the town has issued a strongly-worded rebuttal to a series of claims made by Utopia Studios Ltd. that blamed Preston ... (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:59:20 GMT)

Oregon lawyer arrested after Madrid bombings settles lawsuit
PORTLAND, Ore. - Oregon attorney Brandon Mayfield, wrongly arrested by FBI agents after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings, has settled his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:06:29 GMT)

Saddam Lawyer Ejected For "Insulting The Court"
(RTTNews) - Mohammed Oreibi al-Khalifa, the chief judge presiding over Saddam Hussein's trial for genocide in a military offensive against Kurds in the 1980s, ejected defense lawyer Badie Arif Ezzat from the court on Wednesday for "insulting the court". (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:08:46 GMT)

Ore. attorney settles with gov't for $2M
An Oregon attorney wrongfully arrested by the FBI in connection with the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings has settled his lawsuit against the United States and the FBI for $2 million, Brandon Mayfield's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:12:54 GMT)

Hipp: Not so fast - Attorney plans to force delay on Walgreens
New Philadelphia City Council’s vote on Monday night was not the last word on the rezoning of Franklin Square. The city’s voters may have the final say on whether a Walgreens is built at W. High Ave. and 4th St. SW if a plan by New Philadelphia attorney David Hipp is successful. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:33:03 GMT)

Albuquerque Bar Association to honor judge, lawyer of the year
The Albuquerque Bar Association will honor its 2006 outstanding lawyer of the year and outstanding judge of the year on Dec. 5. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 18:56:34 GMT)

Oregon lawyer arrested after Madrid bombings settles lawsuit for $2 million
PORTLAND, Ore. - Lawyer Brandon Mayfield, wrongly arrested by FBI agents after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings, has settled his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million, his attorney said... (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:01:53 GMT)

Oregon lawyer arrested after Madrid bombings settles lawsuit for $2 million
Lawyer Brandon Mayfield, wrongly arrested by FBI agents after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings, has settled his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:20:02 GMT)

Va. Beach Commonwealth's Attorney expected to update investigation of triple-fatal accident
The Virginia Beach Commonwealth's Attorney's Office will hold a news conference today at 4 p.m., at which time they're expected to release new information or findings in the case of a fatal accident that claimed the lives of three boys. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:34:19 GMT)

Attorney general offers tips for safe shopping
With the holiday shopping days moving fast by us, Attorney General Jim Hood would like to remind Mississippians that a little extra caution will go a long way in helping you avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 19:59:15 GMT)

Chadron city attorney resigns after 52 years in job
CHADRON — City Attorney Bevin Bump has resigned after 52 years on the job in Chadron. Chadron Mayor John Gamby said Tuesday that Bump’s longevity in the job was remarkable and that the city had been fortunate to have Bump’s expertise. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 20:17:39 GMT)

State Attorney In Fight To Stop Grand Jury Investigation
A grand jury will convene to investigate the Volusia County state attorney, but he's in a fight to stop it. Wednesday, John Tanner faced tough questions on the witness stand. RAW VIDEO: State Attorney's Daughter Restrained By Deputies (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:31:29 GMT)

Attorney sentenced for attempting to entice a minor for illicit sex
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Bradley J. Schlozman, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City-area attorney was sentenced in federal court today for attempting to entice a minor to engage in illicit sexual activity. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:46:53 GMT)

U.S. Settles Suit Filed by Ore. Lawyer
The U.S. government agreed yesterday to pay $2 million to settle a lawsuit filed by an Oregon lawyer who was arrested and jailed for two weeks in 2004 after the FBI bungled a fingerprint match and mistakenly linked him to a terrorist attack in Spain. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 21:59:27 GMT)

Grasso Lawyer Wants Judge Removed
lawyer for former New York Stock Exchange chief Richard Grasso asked an appeals court Wednesday to remove the judge in the fight over Grasso's $187.5 million pay package because he broke a promise to his client. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:01:53 GMT)

Grasso Lawyer Wants Judge Removed
A lawyer for former New York Stock Exchange chief Richard Grasso asked an appeals court Wednesday to remove the judge in the fight over Grasso's $187.5 million pay package because he broke a promise to his client. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:01:53 GMT)

Trial Date Set for Knoxville Attorney's Assualt Case
The case of a Knoxville attorney accused of arguing with a fast food restaurant manager will be going to trial January 22nd, but an outside prosecutor and judge will be handling the case. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 22:55:17 GMT)

City attorney back on retainer, off hourly pay
Lufkin's city attorney has gotten a pay raise. (Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:10:27 GMT)

Sierra Leone: "Attorney General is an Embarrassment to Gov't., Judiciary" Eddie Turay Lambastes
"Frederick Carew, Attorney General and Minister of Justice is an embarrassment to the Sierra Leone Peoples Party (SLPP) government and the judiciary," Honourable Eddie Turay of the All Peoples Congress (APC) lambastes. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:36:17 GMT)

Woman Pleads For Her Life In Chilling Call To Attorney
WHEATON, Ill. -- A chilling audio tape surfaces in the case of the murder of a pizza delivery woman. Prosecutors said the telephone recording is of Karen Hassan phoning her attorney for help as she is beaten with a hammer, pleading to her attacker for her life. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 01:25:51 GMT)

Former radio host accused in wife's death loses defense attorney
The defense attorney for former broadcaster Vince Marinello confirmed Wednesday that he had resigned from the case before the murder charges could be presented before a grand jury. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 02:15:02 GMT)

Lawyer wrongly arrested in bombings: 'We lived in 1984'
The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday it is paying $2 million and apologizing to an Oregon lawyer wrongly accused of being involved with the 2004 train bombings in Madrid, Spain. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 02:45:40 GMT)

Lawyer settles in Madrid bombings lawsuit
A lawyer the FBI wrongly arrested after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings because of a misidentified fingerprint has settled part of his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:04:42 GMT)

Oregon lawyer settles suit over Madrid bombings
Lawyer Brandon Mayfield, wrongly arrested by FBI agents after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings, has settled his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million, his attorney said Wednesday. Mayfield, a convert to Islam, said he was arrested because of his faith. He was held for two weeks in 2004. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 03:48:38 GMT)

Hipp: Not so fast - Attorney plans to force delay on Walgreens
New Philadelphia City Council’s vote on Monday night was not the last word on the rezoning of Franklin Square. The city’s voters may have the final say on whether a Walgreens is built at W. High Ave. and 4th St. SW if a plan by New Philadelphia attorney David Hipp is successful. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:33:31 GMT)

Wrongly jailed lawyer settles suit
PORTLAND, ORE. - A lawyer the FBI wrongly arrested after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings because of a misidentified fingerprint has settled part of his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million. Brandon Mayfield, who was detained for two weeks in 2004, maintained that he was arrested because of his Muslim faith. He said in a statement that the government targeted "me and my family (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 04:38:51 GMT)

Attorney weighs appeal of ruling in school bond case adverse ruling
Well-known attorney Ira Weiss is considering whether to appeal a U.S. Court of Appeals ruling that he violated antifraud provisions by "negligently" giving an opinion in a Neshannock Township School District bond issue. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:08:20 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan gets national justice post
President George Bush announced yesterday that Mary Beth Buchanan, the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, has been appointed to a national post within the Department of Justice. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:29:23 GMT)

$2M settles wrongful arrest of lawyer in terror bombing
PORTLAND, Ore. -- The federal government has agreed to pay an Oregon lawyer $2 million to settle part of a lawsuit he filed after the FBI misidentified a fingerprint and wrongly arrested him in the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:56:06 GMT)

Marinello attorney is off the case
The attorney for former broadcaster Vince Marinello confirmed Wednesday he has withdrawn from the murder case, which is about to be presented to a grand jury. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 07:29:07 GMT)

Oregon lawyer, arrested in bombings, settles
The federal government has agreed to pay Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield $2 million to settle part of the lawsuit he filed over his mistaken arrest... (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:25:39 GMT)

Attorney general presents FdL police with $5,000 for software
Wisconsin Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager has presented the Fond du Lac Police Department with $5,000 to fund crime analysis materials. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:30:16 GMT)

Lawyer Stanley Cohen, 81; Survived POW Slave Labor Camp
Stanley Cohen, 81, a retired communications lawyer and one of the last surviving Jewish American soldiers imprisoned at a Nazi slave labor camp called Berga, died Nov. 26 of lung failure at Collingswood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockville. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 10:33:27 GMT)

Incoming Carson City district attorney names Las Vegas attorney as his top assistant
Incoming District Attorney Neil Rombardo named a high-ranking state employee from Southern Nevada to work with him when he begins his term in January. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:11:51 GMT)

Attorney Alleges Conflict Of Interest In Favorable DEP Ruling
Preston - An e-mail from a New London attorney to a state environmental official has started a selectmenʼs inquiry into possible improper behavior by town ... (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 11:20:19 GMT)

Lawyer wrongly arrested settles
PORTLAND - The federal government has agreed to pay Oregon lawyer Brandon Mayfield $2 million to settle part of the lawsuit he filed because of his mistaken arrest by FBI agents after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:11:59 GMT)

Falk Concedes Attorney General Race to Van Hollen
Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk, a Democrat, last week conceded the election for attorney general to her Republican opponent, J.B. Van Hollen. On election night, Falk refused to concede the race because it was so close - results indicated each candidate had 50 percent of the votes. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:22:20 GMT)

Lawyer fills spot on Duquesne board of control
A long-vacant position on the Duquesne City School District Board of Control was filled this week by Marlene Gary Hogan. Ms. Hogan, a lawyer, is director of the Education and Community Resource Center at WQED. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:54:01 GMT)

Lawyer settles in wrongful arrest
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A lawyer the FBI wrongly arrested after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings because of a misidentified fingerprint has settled part of his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:17:34 GMT)

Lawyer disbarred for lying, using client money
CONCORD, N.H. The state Supreme Court has disbarred a Claremont (New Hampshire) lawyer, after concluding he lied about a client's sexual assault claim and misused her... (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:21:20 GMT)

IDA Power of Attorney & Trusts Webcast, Dec. 12
The Investment Dealers Association of Canada is hosting a Web cast for branch managers and advisors on the subject of powers of attorney and trusts. The Web cast will cover all the nuances, legalities and advisor responsibilities regarding powers of attorney and opening trust accounts. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:32:37 GMT)

Missouri Gaming Commission fires attorney general
The Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday fired Attorney General Jay Nixon as its legal counsel and made a formal complaint that Nixon violated his professional standards as a lawyer. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:43:59 GMT)

Attorney General to appeal overturned conviction
The Virginia Attorney General plans to appeal overturned rape and murder convictions of a former Navy man. A judge ruled that Derek Tice’s confession was unreliable because it was admitted as evidence although he had invoked his right to remain silent. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:55:57 GMT)

Gaming Commission fires attorney general
The Missouri Gaming Commission voted Wednesday to fire Attorney General Jay Nixon as its attorney after a dispute between the commission and Nixon over the fate of a Caruthersville casino. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:06:06 GMT)

Endowed Professorship Established In Honor Of Late Waco Attorney
(November 29, 2006)—A luncheon Thursday at the Baylor Law School honors longtime Waco attorney Lyndon Olson, Sr. who died last December at the age of 80. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 14:07:49 GMT)

Lawyer: Anna Nicole must leave mansion
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) -- A former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith has obtained a court judgment ordering the reality TV star out of her oceanfront residence and he plans to seek her forcible eviction unless she leaves by Thursday, according to his lawyer. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 15:46:50 GMT)

Cherokee's county attorney faces DUI charge
The attorney for Cherokee County faces a warrant for charges of DUI alcohol, reckless driving and public drunkenness, according to a Cobb County police report. Robert Mark Mahler, 54, was arrested last Friday evening in a Kennesaw parking lot. Officer J. Pritchett was the first officer on the scene at 7:45 p.m. Police later released him to the custody of Kennestone Hospital in Marietta later that (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:58:46 GMT)

Trial Solutions Launches Attorney Solutions
Trial Solutions today announced that it has launched Attorney Solutions, a nationwide attorney staffing service. Attorney Solutions provides highly skilled and licensed contract attorneys under flexible terms to support a variety of case-based requirements including document review and trial preparation and support. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:09:02 GMT)

Oregon Lawyer Arrested After Madrid Bombings Settles Lawsuit For $2M
A lawyer the FBI wrongly arrested after the 2004 Madrid terrorist bombings has settled part of his lawsuit against the U.S. government for $2 million. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:36:08 GMT)

Gaming Commission fires attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri Gaming Commission voted Wednesday to fire Attorney General Jay Nixon as its attorney after a dispute between the commission and Nixon over the fate of a Caruthersville casino. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:17:24 GMT)

Lawyer disbarred for lying, using client money
A Claremont (New Hampshire) lawyer says he will appeal the state Supreme Court decision to disbar him. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:22:04 GMT)

Clement hires prominent local attorney for mayoral campaign
A prominent Nashville attorney has signed on as the senior strategist and lead counsel to Bob Clement's mayoral campaign. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:23:12 GMT)

Woman arrested for stalking prominent Tampa attorney
Tampa, Florida – Attorney John Fitzgibbons is used to dealing with high profile cases and female criminals. His name and face has been plastered all over national news since the Debra LaFave case unfolded. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:59:44 GMT)

Texas attorney general announces charges in Medicaid fraud scheme
The Texas attorney general on Thursday announced charges and arrests in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme following a six-month investigation by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:30:41 GMT)

Madonna has no problem with adoption challenge: lawyer
Madonna's Malawian lawyer has said the US singer had no problem with a ruling allowing human rights groups to proceed with a legal challenge to her adoption of an African baby boy. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:08:39 GMT)

Lawyer joins Utica Zoo board
UTICA -- The Utica Zoological Society has added a new member to its board, which oversees the Utica Zoo. Lawyer Joseph A. DeTraglia was at Wednesday’s board meeting where the society voted unanimously to support his nomination. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:18:40 GMT)

Bharti denies affair with Nitish: Lawyer
SC Bhuttan says Bharti told court that they were friends, but her family did not know about it Bharti Yadav concluded her in-camera deposition in the Nitish Katara murder trial today, denying that she had a romantic relationship with the victim, her lawyer said. According to counsel S C Bhuttan, Bharti told the court of Additional Sessions Judge Ravinder Kaur that "she was friends with Nitish, (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:28:37 GMT)

Apple Settlement Decision Lands Patent Attorney in Public Spotlight
A recent out-of-court settlement between Apple Computer and the owner of the patent that covers the downloading of music and video with the ability to play music and video on a device (technology essential to the iPod and other music and video technology) has landed the attorney in the national spotlight. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:36:02 GMT)

Attorney Asks For O'Grady Case Evidence To Be Thrown Out
OMAHA, Neb. -- The attorney for a man charged in connection with the death of Jessica O'Grady is asking to have evidence thrown out. Christopher Edwards' lawyer was in court in Wednesday asking a judge to remove evidence seized during a search of Edwards' residence from the case. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:52:08 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General Launches Meth Awareness Web Site
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro Thursday launched a new Web site aimed at educating the public about the methamphetamine problem in Ohio and to give people a place to report suspected meth labs and abuse. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:54:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Madonna Has No Problem With Ruling
Madonna accepts a High Court ruling allowing a coalition of human rights groups to monitor her as she tries to adopt a Malawian toddler, the singer's lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:01:10 GMT)

Manzanares named Denver city attorney
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper appointed Denver District Court Judge Lawrence Manzanares on Thursday to succeed Cole Finegan as city attorney. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:02:43 GMT)

Lawyer: Madonna Has No Problem With Ruling
Madonna accepts a High Court ruling allowing a coalition of human rights groups to monitor her as she tries to adopt a Malawian toddler, the singer's lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:06:12 GMT)

Lawyer: Madonna Fine With Malawi Adoption Ruling
Madonna is fine with a Malawian court ruling requiring a coalition of human rights groups to monitor her adoption of a Malawian toddler, her lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:12:26 GMT)

Lawyer says Anna Nicole Smith must leave Bahamian mansion
NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) - A former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith has obtained a court judgment ordering the reality TV star out of her oceanfront residence and he plans to seek her forcible eviction, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:20:00 GMT)

Mayor names new city attorney
Denver District Court Judge Lawrence Manzanares is Denver's new city attorney. Mayor John Hickenlooper made the announcement today. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:39:47 GMT)

Attorney hints at judgeship job
U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen alluded to his potential judgeship during a speech Wednesday at a Rotary Club luncheon. After mentioning a judge who vacations in the Caribbean, someone in the audience asked Van Bokkelen why the judge was there. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 22:51:26 GMT)

Attorney general announces arrest of 33 in Medicaid case
More than 30 people have been charged with Medicaid fraud after allegedly getting $7.7 million in federal reimbursement for medical supplies that were never delivered to patients, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday. (Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:19:59 GMT)

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