Attorney News Mar 2007

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Police: Attorney Smuggled Saw To Inmate
Police have arrested an attorney for smuggling a 14-inch pruning blade into the Douglas County jail. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:30:42 GMT)

Dorchester state’s attorney to join AG’s team
In the latest of a series of hirings targeting his featured campaign issues, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler has convinced the Dorchester County state’s attorney to lead his office’s Environmental Crimes Unit. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:30:51 GMT)

Lawyer Defending Marine Wants To Return To Iraq
The lawyer for a Marine squad leader accused of kidnapping and murdering an Iraqi civilian wants to return to Iraq to gather more evidence and interview possible witnesses, saying dangerous conditions hampered efforts the first time around. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:28:56 GMT)

County clerk's office open for business after attorney general suspends opinion
Got a whole bunch of questions about the attorney general's recent opinion and then his temporary non-enforcement of that opinion regarding public records? (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:07:08 GMT)

Judge Wants New Counsel for Man Accused of Stabbing Lawyer
A lawyer who was stabbed by his client during jury selection in the man's rape trial will be asked to step down from the case. Superior Court Judge Charles Grabau said he will ask attorney John Courtney to withdraw from the trial of Che Sosa, who allegedly stabbed Courtney with a weapon made out of Plexiglas Tuesday. Sosa lunged at Courtney in Norfolk Superior Court on the first day of jury ... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:09:03 GMT)

Registrar counters with lawyer
EASTON | Northampton County Chief Registrar Deborah DePaul brought a lawyer to a citizen advisory committee meeting Wednesday to address what she called personal attacks made against her. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:11:32 GMT)

Warren attorney appears in 'Best Lawyers'
BRIDGEWATER -- M. Karen Thompson has been selected for the "Labor and Employment Law" section of "The Best Lawyers in America," 2007 edition. She is an attorney with Norris McLaughlin & Marcus, which has its main office on routes 202-206. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:18:15 GMT)

County changed contract illegally, attorney says
The attorney for the man suing the Fayette County commissioners over his employer not obtaining a copy machine contract for the county told Fayette County Judge Gerald R. Solomon Wednesday that the county modified the bid illegally. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:29:23 GMT)

Thomas C. Burke, 82, Lawyer and Trustee, Dies
Thomas C. Burke was a lawyer who was a member of the New York City Board of Education in the 1960s and a trustee of the Altman Foundation. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:50:13 GMT)

Fired U.S. attorney alleges political pressure
WASHINGTON – A political tempest over the mass firing of federal prosecutors escalated Wednesday with allegations from the departing U.S. attorney in New Mexico, who said that two members of Congress attempted to pressure him to speed up an investigation of Democrats just before the November elections. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:13:29 GMT)

Attorney set upon by client pulled off the case
Despite bravely vowing to report back to court, a Malden attorney attacked by his client this week is being ordered off the case. It took a Norfolk Superior Court judge just five minutes yesterday to... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:13:50 GMT)

Lawyer requests visit to Iraq
Attorney for Marine accused of killing Iraqi wants to gather more evidence. CAMP PENDLETON - The lawyer for a Marine squad leader accused of kidnapping and murdering an Iraqi civilian said Wednesday he wants to return to Iraq to gather more evidence and interview possible witnesses. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:17:35 GMT)

Merck hid drug's risks, lawyer says in trial here
EDWARDSVILLE — Pharmaceutical giant Merck ignored warnings and tried to cover up risks associated with its blockbuster painkiller Vioxx, a lawyer Wednesday told the jurors in the case of a Granite City woman who died suddenly of a heart attack after spending 20 months on the drug. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:35:49 GMT)

Russell C. Brooks, 41; attorney challenged Endangered Species Act
Russell C. Brooks, 41, a Seattle attorney best known for challenging Endangered Species Act protections for salmon, steelhead and killer whales — protections he deemed government overreaching — died Sunday of a heart attack, the Pacific Legal Foundation said. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:13:15 GMT)

U.S. attorney seeks Corzine's records
The U.S. attorney yesterday subpoenaed records from Gov. Corzine's office, part of a widening investigation into whether lawmakers personally profited by steering money to certain causes. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:25:06 GMT)

Facing leash-law ticket, assistant city attorney accused of flashing her badge
A day after City Attorney Larry Manzanares resigned, an assistant city attorney was accused of trying to use her position to avoid animal control violations. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 08:49:26 GMT)

Lawyer wounded in courtroom attack ready to return
A Malden lawyer whose client reportedly slashed him in the face and chest Tuesday with a makeshift knife in a Dedham courtroom plans to return to court today, the lawyer's wife said yesterday. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:18:34 GMT)

Lawyer committed to civil rights causes
Will Maslow -- a civil rights lawyer and former leader of the American Jewish Congress who headed a panel appointed by President Franklin Roosevelt to investigate discrimination and helped organize the 1963 civil rights march on Washington that culminated with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech -- died Friday at his Manhattan home at age 99. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:17:12 GMT)

Lawmakers grill Palin's attorney-general pick
State senators on Wednesday grilled Gov. Sarah Palin's prospective attorney general on a legal opinion many clearly disagreed with: that the governor could not remove a university regent under federal indictment. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 10:53:58 GMT)

Accused lawman gets new attorney
A Soledad police sergeant accused of beating the mother of his two children has hired a new attorney and is expected to ask the court to let him withdraw the plea he entered in January. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:11:45 GMT)

Fired attorney alleges pressure tactics
The fired U.S. attorney in New Mexico says he was pressured by two members of Congress before the November elections about the pace of an ongoing public corruption probe that targets local Democrats. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:16:20 GMT)

Attorney: Police Chief And Police Dog Earn Degrees From Same Online School
FOSTORIA, Ohio -- An attorney challenging the authority of Fostoria's police chief says the northwest Ohio department's police dog and the chief have criminal justice degrees from the same online school. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 12:38:28 GMT)

Huntsville Attorney Comments on Seat Belt Recommendations
Huntsville attorney Mark McDaniel joined NewsChannel 19's Jerry Hayes and Elise Morgan for our exclusive live web coverage on WHNT.com, on the school bus safety task force's two recommendations about seat belts. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:31:49 GMT)

U.S. attorney Bob Balfe speaks to GOP
BENTONVILLE — Bob Balfe, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, talked about the priorities of his office Tuesday. (Benton County Daily Record) (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:35:36 GMT)

Lawyer-Stabbing Suspect Returns To Court
Heavy security is expected at a Dedham courthouse Thursday, when a man accused of stabbing his lawyer returns to court. The rape suspect allegedly lunged at his own attorney in court Tuesday, slashing him in the face and chest with a sharp piece of plexiglass. More Massachusetts News (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:38:00 GMT)

Denver Attorney Helps With Anna Nicole Smith Case
A well known Denver attorney is involved in the complicated international legal battle over custody of Anna Nicole Smith's daughter and where to bury the late reality television star. Frank Azar was in the Bahamas this week to help represent Smith's mother in the court proceedings. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:41:00 GMT)

Lawyer tells Salinas growers to prepare for E. coli outbreaks
A lawyer who sues companies over food borne illnesses told growers to prepare for future E. coli outbreaks and admit responsibility quickly if they are the source to tainted produce. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:31:32 GMT)

Attorney general says resolution near for death cases
A top state official hints there may be a resolution to the ethics issue that brought executions to a halt in North Carolina. Attorney General Roy Cooper told reporters today after a Senate committee meeting that information was, in his words, "coming forth very soon, maybe as early as today." (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:59:14 GMT)

Man Accused Of Stabbing Lawyer Appears In Court
A man accused of stabbing his lawyer in a Dedham courtroom returned to court Thursday. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:39:24 GMT)

UBS Executive, Ex-Morgan Lawyer Charged With Fraud (Update1)
March 1 (Bloomberg) -- A UBS AG executive, a former Morgan Stanley lawyer and 11 others were charged with participating in insider trading and bribery schemes that netted $8 million. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:50:13 GMT)

AG Names Private Attorney To Head Big Dig Criminal Probe
Attorney General Martha Coakley has named a private investigator to lead the criminal probe into last summer's fatal ceiling panel collapse in a Big Dig tunnel. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:29:32 GMT)

Ex-McAfee Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty
McAfee Inc.'s former top lawyer pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court to charges of stock options tampering in an alleged attempt to enrich himself at the expense of the computer security software maker's shareholders. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:47:21 GMT)

Feds, SEC go after Ponte Vedra Beach lawyer
A Ponte Vedra Beach lawyer is being charged in federal court and sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly selling stock he could not legally sell. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:22:40 GMT)

Newtown Man Appointed State's Attorney
The state Criminal Justice Commission has appointed a Newtown man to serve as the state's attorney for the Judicial District of Danbury. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:40:05 GMT)

Former McAfee lawyer pleads not guilty to stock tampering charges
SAN FRANCISCO McAfee Incorporated's former top lawyer pleaded not guilty today in federal court to charges of stock options tampering. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 19:55:57 GMT)

Griham gets life prison, plus 84 months for attorney abduction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A 37-year-old man convicted in the carjacking abduction of a Birmingham attorney has been sentenced to life in prison plus 84 months. Dedrick... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:04:44 GMT)

Griham gets life in prison, plus 7 years for attorney abduction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A 37-year-old man convicted in the carjacking abduction of a Birmingham attorney has been sentenced to life in prison plus seven years. Dedrick... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:04:54 GMT)

Seattle attorney joins PGE board
Portland General Electric Co. has appointed Seattle attorney Rodney L. Brown Jr. to its board. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:11:44 GMT)

Foster mother's attorney wants new trial, cites jury prejudice
The defense attorney for Liz Carroll, the foster mother who was found guilty of murdering 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel, wants a new trial because he said one of the jurors who convicted his client was prejudiced. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 20:47:28 GMT)

Outbreak Lawyer Talks To Local Ag Leaders
A lawyer representing about 90 plaintiffs in lawsuits stemming from the 2006 spinach E. coli outbreak spoke to a group of agricultural leaders in Salinas Wednesday. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:23:00 GMT)

Security heavy for man accused of courtroom attack on lawyer
DEDHAM, Mass. The man accused of stabbing his own lawyer at his rape trial earlier this week returned to court today under heavy security. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:55:12 GMT)

Aurora Attorney Joins Legal Team Of Anna Nicole Smith's Mom
DENVER -- An Aurora lawyer is now part of the legal team representing Anna Nicole Smith's mother in a fight to be part of her granddaughter's life. Franklin Azar said Houston attorney John O'Quinn asked him to be part of the case. The two have worked together previously in lawsuits against Wal-Mart. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 22:15:04 GMT)

U.S. attorney says corruption fight goes on
A day after sending subpoenas to Gov. Jon S. Corzine's office, U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie on Thursday vowed to continue combating public corruption no matter where it might be found. "I do not believe that any public corruption in the state of New Jersey by any public official is acceptable,'' Christie said. "So whether it is a zoning board member in Monmouth County or whether it's ... (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:02:31 GMT)

U.S. attorney says corruption fight goes on
TRENTON, N.J. - A day after sending subpoenas to Gov. Jon S. Corzine's office, U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie on Thursday vowed to continue combating public corruption no matter where it might be found. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:07:22 GMT)

DM Physician In Fraud Scheme Says He Can't Afford Lawyer
A Des Moines-area doctor ordered to turn over more than $400,000 in a federal fraud case says he can't afford a lawyer for additional court proceedings. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:14:52 GMT)

Physician in fraud scheme says he can't afford lawyer
DES MOINES, Iowa A Des Moines-area doctor ordered to turn over more than 400-thousand dollars in a federal fraud case says he can't afford a lawyer for additional court proceedings. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:15:36 GMT)

Attorney: We'll Keep Up Corruption Fight in N.J.
A day after sending subpoenas to Gov. Jon S. Corzine's office, U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie on Thursday vowed to continue combating public corruption no matter where it might be found. "I do not believe that any public corruption in the state of New Jersey by any public official is acceptable,'' Christie said. (Thu, 01 Mar 2007 23:17:16 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Says Firing Had Political Origins
David Iglesias, who until this week was the United States attorney in New Mexico, says that his firing is tied to political pressure put on him in October by two members of Congress. So far, Iglesias has refused to name them, but that may change. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:58:28 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Says Firing Had Political Origins
David Iglesias, who until this week was the United States attorney in New Mexico, says that his firing is tied to political pressure put on him in October by two members of Congress. So far, Iglesias has refused to name them, but that may change. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:59:59 GMT)

US charges against Australia's Hicks 'made up': lawyer
US charges against Australia's Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks are "made up" and prove there is no basis for holding him, his lawyer said on Friday, as Hicks claimed he had suffered abuse behind bars. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:06:31 GMT)

New Blagojevich wants attorney general off case
SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to fire Attorney General Lisa Madigan as his lawyer in a freedom of information case. Blagojevich aides on Thursday asked a Sangamon County judge to let them hire their own attorneys to resist disclosing federal subpoenas they've received. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:12:28 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Says Firing Had Political Origins
All Things Considered , March 1, 2007 · David Iglesias, who until this week was the United States attorney in New Mexico, says that his firing is tied to political pressure put on him in October by two members of Congress. So far, Iglesias has refused to name them, but that may change. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:22:13 GMT)

Ex-Banker Testifies Attorney Minor Initiated Loans To Judge
Retired Biloxi banker Ira "Andy" Carpenter testified in federal court Tuesday that coast attorney Paul S. Minor initiated two loans for Circuit Judge John Whitfield in 1998, then handled all the negotiations and renewals and ultimately saw that they were repaid. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:29:10 GMT)

Griham Gets Life in Prison, Plus 7 Years for Attorney Abduction
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. A 37-year-old man convicted in the carjacking abduction of a Birmingham attorney has been sentenced to life in prison plus seven years. Dedrick... (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:46:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Chief, dog have same degree
The city's police chief and police dog have degrees from the same online school, according to a defense lawyer challenging the chief's authority. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:55:33 GMT)

Diocese Attorney Urges Judge To Allow Normal Operations
An attorney for the Catholic Diocese of San Diego convinced a bankruptcy judge to allow the diocese to continue normal day-to-day operations while working its way through Chapter 11 reorganization. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:13:26 GMT)

Security heavy for man accused of courtroom attack on lawyer
The man who stabbed his own lawyer at his rape trial earlier this week returned to court Thursday under heavy security, where he aggressively asked the attorney: "You still breathing?" (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 04:29:34 GMT)

Lycoming County commissioners approve contract with attorney
The Lycoming County commissioners Thursday approved a contract with attorney Edward J. Rymsza to handle the appeal of Brian A. Yasipour Sr., who was convicted in June of fatally stabbing his four-year-old daughter in August, 2001. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 05:12:22 GMT)

Church attorney denies indemnity agreement
An attorney for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego said church leaders have no formal agreement to indemnify the San Bernardino Diocese in pending lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct by Inland priests before 1978. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 06:34:07 GMT)

Williamson attorney found guilty
Thursday, March 1, 2007 3:37 PM CST PIKEVILLE, Ky. - After being incarcerated more than 13 months and then convicted Wednesday of second degree manslaughter in the highway death of a Mingo County woman, Williamson Attorney Lafe Ward Jr. awaits sentencing March 23. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:13:01 GMT)

N.O. lawyer is selected as state superintendent
BATON ROUGE -- Paul Pastorek, a New Orleans lawyer and experienced education policymaker, was chosen Thursday as Louisiana's top overseer of public schools. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 07:42:52 GMT)

Fired attorney wanted Gorecki to let him stay on job 6 months
Jurors could decide today the fate of embattled former Kane County State’s Attorney Meg Gorecki, whose federal trial in a wrongful termination case wrapped up Thursday. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:15:32 GMT)

Off-leash flap puts attorney in doghouse
A Denver assistant city attorney was reprimanded for using her position to try to get out of an (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 08:23:45 GMT)

Stabbing suspect taunts lawyer
DEDHAM -- Two days after Che Sosa allegedly stabbed his defense attorney in court, Sosa taunted the lawyer yesterday when both returned to the courthouse for the first time since the attack. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:02:14 GMT)

Attorney: DA's arrest politically motivated
A criminal charge that the Rockwall County district attorney diverted $68,000 in taxpayer money for his personal use may be politically motivated, one of his attorneys said Thursday. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:12:53 GMT)

Man who stabbed his lawyer back in court
A rape defendant who stabbed his lawyer during jury selection returned to court under heavy security and aggressively asked the attorney: "You still breathing?" (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:27:26 GMT)

Man who abducted lawyer gets life
A federal judge Thursday called Dedrick Griham's actions despicable, and sentenced the convicted felon tolife plus 84 months in prison for carjacking a lawyer at gunpoint. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 09:39:46 GMT)

Blagojevich wants his lawyer fired
-- SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants to fire Attorney General Lisa Madigan as his lawyer in a freedom of information case. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 10:05:09 GMT)

Attorney General to speak at Meth Conference
The second annual Graham-Greenlee Meth Awareness Conference is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Apr. 4, 2007, at the Eastern Arizona College Activity Center. Plan to attend a special lunch with keynote speaker Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 11:25:47 GMT)

Local attorney joins Pa. advisory panel
Delaware County attorney John McDougall, who for decades has been a passionate voice for the defense, is among more than 30 lawyers, judges and others across Pennsylvania named to a special panel to study how the criminal justice system can remedy wrongful convictions. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:14:33 GMT)

Former top McAfee lawyer pleads not guilty
McAfee Inc.'s former top lawyer pleaded not guilty Thursday in federal court in San Francisco to charges of stock options tampering in an alleged attempt to enrich himself at the expense of the computer ... (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 12:16:29 GMT)

Attorney general to present check to Cabell County
HUNTINGTON — Attorney General Darrell McGraw will visit Huntington this morning to present a check for the Cabell County Day Report Center. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:35:55 GMT)

Security heavy for man accused of courtroom attack on lawyer
DEDHAM - The man who stabbed his own lawyer at his rape trial earlier this week returned to court Thursday under heavy security, where he aggressively asked the attorney: "You still breathing?" Lawyer... (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:43:29 GMT)

Former Attorney General Cancels Pizza Party For Ex-colleagues
Former Attorney General turned lobbyist John Ashcroft canceled the pizza party he was scheduled to host yesterday for the political appointees from his days heading the Justice Department. The cancellation came after usnews.com reported that the department's ethics office had flagged the party as potentially troublesome in terms of appearance. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:01:56 GMT)

Attorney Replies To Substitute Tape Allegations
PLEASANT GROVE, Ala. -- An Attorney representing the fired substitute teacher, who allegedly scotch taped a child to a chair is denying all accusations. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:21:48 GMT)

Lawyer: Police chief, dog have diplomas from same school
FOSTORIA, Ohio (AP) -- The city's police chief and police dog have degrees from the same online school, according to a defense lawyer challenging the chief's authority. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:35:41 GMT)

Iranian feminist activist and human rights lawyer Mehrangiz Kar to speak in San Jose on March 8
Iranian Federated Women's Club (I.F.W.C.) and Payvand Cultural School present Key note Speaker Ms. Mehrangiz Kar, the leading feminist activist and human rights lawyer. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:10:14 GMT)

Reynolds says he did not pressure U.S. attorney
Rep. Tom Reynolds (R-N.Y.) said he was not involved in pressuring a New Mexico U.S. attorney about his office's investigation of a state Democrat just a few weeks before the November election. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:15:33 GMT)

A.O. Smith hires Foley attorney as general counsel
W. David Romoser will retire as one of the top management executives and chief lawyer for A.O. Smith Corp. in June, to be replaced by an attorney hired from Foley & Lardner. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:31:51 GMT)

Attorney to stay in jail during judicial bribery retrial
After weeks of delaying a decision, a federal judge issued a ruling today that Gulf Coast attorney Paul Minor will remain in jail during the remainder of his retrial. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:16:53 GMT)

City attorney office going to dogs
A second blow to the Denver City Attorney’s Office surfaced yesterday after news that an assistant city attorney is accused of trying to use her influence and credentials to escape a slew of animal control violations. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:45:24 GMT)

Attorney To Remain Jailed During Bribery Trial
A federal judge rules that Gulf Coast attorney Paul S. Minor will remain in the Madison County Jail during his judicial bribery trial. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:31:35 GMT)

Sensitive crimes attorney to leave DA’s office
Longtime Washington County Assistant District Attorney Holly Bunch will resign her position with the DA’s office to accept a job with the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s office, perhaps prosecuting so-called "980" cases - those dealing with sexual predators. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:47:45 GMT)

Attorney: Officer asked 2nd woman to flash him
A county police officer not only made unwanted sexual advances toward a second woman during a December traffic stop, but also called her and sent her text messages, an attorney representing the woman said. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 20:02:15 GMT)

Attorney Eino Zapata announces for Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3
Local attorney Eino Zapata, Republican, has announced his candidacy for the office of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3. He has been licensed to practice law in Texas for 33 years since his graduation from St. Mary's School of Law with a Doctorate of Jurisprudence in August of 1973. Attorney Zapata also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southwest Texas State University. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:05:37 GMT)

Attorney General Wants Former Trooper's Certification Revoked
OMAHA, Neb. -- Attorney General Jon Bruning filed a formal complaint with the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice on Friday. He wants the law enforcement officer certification for former Nebraska state Trooper Robert Henderson of Omaha, revoked. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:07:55 GMT)

Brothers' Attorney Calls For Mistrial Mid-Trial
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. -- Vincent Brothers' defense attorney J. Anthony Bryan called for a mistrial on Friday, based on a cell phone conversation he had within earshot of jurors during the trial. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:10:20 GMT)

Lawyer for FBI whistleblower to run for seat held by Bachmann
A lawyer for FBI whistleblower Jane Turner said Friday that he will run for Congress in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, currently held by freshman GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:23:39 GMT)

Lawyer claims gender discrimination over judge position
BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) -- An Oregon City lawyer is threatening to sue the city of Beaverton, alleging she, rather than a less-experienced man, should have been hired as a municipal judge. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:38:55 GMT)

Whistleblower Lawyer To Run For Bachmann's Seat
A lawyer for FBI whistleblower Jane Turner said Friday that he will run for Congress in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, currently held by freshman GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann. More Political News (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:44:00 GMT)

Lawyer’s office set on fire
Someone set fire to a defense lawyer’s downtown Richmond office, and they left behind a clue to make sure everyone knows who's responsible. (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 22:56:48 GMT)

Lawyer for FBI whistleblower to run for seat held by Bachmann
WASHINGTON A lawyer for FBI whistleblower Jane Turner said Friday that he will run for Congress in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, currently held by freshman GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann. The attorney, Bob Hill of Stillwater, told The Associated Press that he will run as a Democrat but described his politics as independent. Hill said he will form a congressional committee on April 1. ... (Fri, 02 Mar 2007 23:15:18 GMT)

Lawyer suing City of Middletown
(Middletown-WTNH, March 2, 2007 6:40 PM) _ Waterbury divorce lawyer, Julie Porzio, was shot several times in the parking lot at the Middletown courthouse in June 2005. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:05:38 GMT)

Lawyer: Investigators search home of missing Michigan woman
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. -- Investigators on Friday night searched the home of a 34-year-old suburban wife and mother of two who disappeared last month, a lawyer for her husband... (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:07:20 GMT)

Attorney General to speak at Meth Conference
The second annual Graham-Greenlee Meth Awareness Conference is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Apr. 4, 2007, at the Eastern Arizona College Activity Center. Plan to attend a special lunch with keynote speaker Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:11:37 GMT)

Attorney For Suspended Astronaut Says Prosecutors Are “Overreaching”
(March 2, 2007)—The attorney for suspended shuttle astronaut Lisa Nowak is pleased that Florida prosecutors have decided not to press attempted murder charges against his client, but says state is still "overreaching" by accusing Nowak of trying to kidnap a romantic rival. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:13:47 GMT)

U.S. attorney says corruption battle continues at all levels
Of The TRENTON -- A day after sending subpoenas to Gov. Jon Corzine’s office, U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie on yesterday vowed to continue combating public corruption no matter where it might be found. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 02:13:34 GMT)

Foster mother's attorney wants new trial, cites jury prejudice
BATAVIA — The defense attorney for Liz Carroll, the foster mother who was found guilty of murdering 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel, wants a new trial because he said one of the jurors who convicted his client was prejudiced. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 03:52:16 GMT)

White House Backed U.S. Attorney Firings, Officials Say
The White House approved the firings of seven U.S. attorneys late last year after senior Justice Department officials identified the prosecutors they believed were not doing enough to carry out President Bush's policies on immigration, firearms and other issues, White House and Justice Department... (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 04:30:04 GMT)

Lawyer faces new sex charges involving a young girl
A Hartford lawyer accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl and videotaping it was again behind bars Friday after city police charged him with having sex and videotaping another 15-year-old - the first girl's cousin. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 05:59:33 GMT)

County attorney: Gunshot would was self-inflicted
A upon reviewing the investigation of a shootout in East Grand Forks last fall, the Polk County Attorney's Office concluded that an East Grand Forks man shot and killed himself during the incident. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:27:22 GMT)

Clinton attorney Junkert continues lawsuit against DeWitt County, sheriff
SPRINGFIELD - A federal lawsuit filed by a Clinton attorney against DeWitt County and DeWitt County Sheriff Roger Massey should not be dismissed, according to arguments filed Wednesday. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:29:15 GMT)

Attorney: Michael Morva requires mental evaluation
The attorney said he needs to know if Morva is capable of assisting in his own defense. CHRISTIANSBURG -- In stark contrast to his last appearance in Montgomery County Circuit Court on Feb. 23, Michael Morva seemed nearly catatonic Friday when he was ushered into court. The 27-year-old is accused of aiding his younger brother William Morva, who faces capital murder charges following a jail ... (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:34:27 GMT)

Natchez attorney attends conference
NATCHEZ — City Attorney Everett Sanders was in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Sanders was at the Democratic National Committee conference as a representative for the state. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:40:35 GMT)

Attorney says Planning Board erred
BAR HARBOR — The attorney who advises the town’s Appeals Board says the Planning Board overstepped its authority in granting a variance to building setback requirements as part of its approval of developer Bob Bond’s plans to build a subdivision off Seabury Drive near Route 3. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:48:56 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:03:20 GMT)

Defense attorney questions Greeley police investigation
A defense attorney for the woman accused of killing a Greeley police officer's wife questioned whether Greeley officers could properly collect evidence in the case because of a conflict of interest. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:13:17 GMT)

Attorney General stops "cash for honours" broadcast
The BBC says it has been prevented from broadcasting a news item about allegations of corruption in party political funding after losing an emergency hearing at London's High Court. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 09:45:04 GMT)

Lawyer for FBI whistleblower to run for seat held by Bachmann
WASHINGTON (AP) - A lawyer for FBI whistleblower Jane Turner said Friday that he will run for Congress in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, currently held by freshman GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:14:28 GMT)

Attorney: H-BR board member is unfit to hold public office
An attorney who said he was representing unnamed concerned citizens told the Hinckley-Big Rock School Board this week that board member Jerry Riedelsperger should be declared unfit to serve. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 10:22:31 GMT)

Kennesaw State faculty request investigation by attorney general
The Associated Press - KENNESAW, Ga. Kennesaw State University faculty members are asking the state attorney general to look into what they call widespread "fraud, graft and corruption" at the college after the resignation of one of the school's deans. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:32:58 GMT)

Kennesaw State faculty request investigation by attorney general
The Associated Press - KENNESAW, Ga. Kennesaw State University faculty members are asking the state attorney general to look into what they call widespread "fraud, graft and corruption" at the college after the resignation of one of the school's deans. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 12:33:08 GMT)

Attorney General Launches Review Of Maywood Police
California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced he has launched a review of the Maywood Police Department after receiving allegations of officer misconduct. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:33:59 GMT)

State Attorney General Warns Of Price Gouging
The state attorney general is warning victims of last month’s deadly tornados here in Central Florida to beware of people trying to take their money. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:06:22 GMT)

Attorney represents man convicted in student's slaying for free
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. - The attorney for a man sentenced to 65 years in prison for the murder of Indiana University student Jill Behrman is now representing him free of charge. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:08:33 GMT)

Foster mother's attorney wants new trial, cites jury prejudice
BATAVIA — The defense attorney for Liz Carroll, the foster mother who was found guilty of murdering 3-year-old Marcus Fiesel, wants a new trial because he said one of the jurors who convicted his client was prejudiced. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 19:37:44 GMT)

Behrman Case: Murder Convict's Attorney Works For Free
The attorney for a man sentenced to 65 years in prison for the murder of Indiana University student Jill Behrman is now representing him free of charge. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 22:34:59 GMT)

Miami ticket lawyer kills robber
A well-known Miami-area lawyer shot and killed a masked attacker who police said was trying to rob him at gunpoint in a parking lot. (Sat, 03 Mar 2007 23:39:07 GMT)

Attorney Conviction Upheld
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of former McComb attorney John E. Jackson. In 2004 Jackson was convicted of smuggling drugs into the Lincoln County Jail. He was convicted of giving marijuana to one of his clients who was an inmate at the jail. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 00:55:52 GMT)

Matthews' lawyer addresses steroid bust
LOS ANGELES -- Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any la... (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 03:47:00 GMT)

Matthews' lawyer addresses allegations
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:10:11 GMT)

Spa City attorney to speak in Albany
ALBANY - Peter Tulin, a Saratoga Springs attorney, will speak Monday at the Environmental Conservation and Budget Hearing, addressing legislators about the importance of maintaining and improving Saratoga Spa State Park. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:38:04 GMT)

Attorney: Matthews Jr. broke no rules
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or baseball rules even though his name surfaced in a steroids probe that has resulted in nine arrests. "Gary wishes to cooperate" with baseball and authorities, lawyer Robert Shapiro said Saturday. "He is eager to tell his side of the story." (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 04:41:13 GMT)

Lawyer: Matthews Jr. broke no laws, set to cooperate
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids probe. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:32:43 GMT)

Matthews' lawyer addresses HGH allegations
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroid investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:40:40 GMT)

The Lawyer Also Plays Her Lover
What a banal man, to sit at the center of a tabloid mystery. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:48:55 GMT)

Attorney Allowed to Quit Representing Trucker Accused in Fatal Accident
(AP) A judge is letting a defense attorney end his representation of a trucker accused of causing a crash that killed five people from Taylor University in Indiana. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:57:19 GMT)

Clinton attorney Junkert continues lawsuit against DeWitt County, sheriff
SPRINGFIELD - A federal lawsuit filed by a Clinton attorney against DeWitt County and DeWitt County Sheriff Roger Massey should not be dismissed, according to arguments filed Wednesday. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 05:59:15 GMT)

Attorney recommends replacement
KNOXVILLE - Knoxville needs a new city attorney. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:01:55 GMT)

Attorney Allowed to Quit Representing Trucker Accused in Fatal Accident
(AP) A judge is letting a defense attorney end his representation of a trucker accused of causing a crash that killed five people from Taylor University in Indiana. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:04:35 GMT)

Angels' Matthews hires high-profile attorney Shapiro amid allegations
Angels outfielder Gary Matthews Jr. has hired high-profile attorney Robert Shapiro -- most notable for representing O. J. Simpson in his 1995 murder trial -- to represent him after the reports last week that Matthews allegedly purchased a synthetic human growth hormone. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:07:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Matthews Jr. broke no laws, set to cooperate
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids probe. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:07:42 GMT)

Lawyer for FBI whistleblower to run for seat held by Bachmann
WASHINGTON (AP) - A lawyer for FBI whistleblower Jane Turner said Friday that he will run for Congress in Minnesota's 6th Congressional District, currently held by freshman GOP Rep. Michele Bachmann. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:14:28 GMT)

Lawyer says Ohio city's police chief, police dog have degree from same school
FOSTORIA, Ohio -- The city's police chief and police dog have degrees from the same online school, according to a defense lawyer challenging the chief's authority. The issue gives "one pause, if not... (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:20:57 GMT)

County attorney: Gunshot would was self-inflicted
A upon reviewing the investigation of a shootout in East Grand Forks last fall, the Polk County Attorney's Office concluded that an East Grand Forks man shot and killed himself during the incident. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:27:23 GMT)

Attorney says Planning Board erred
BAR HARBOR — The attorney who advises the town’s Appeals Board says the Planning Board overstepped its authority in granting a variance to building setback requirements as part of its approval of developer Bob Bond’s plans to build a subdivision off Seabury Drive near Route 3. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:48:57 GMT)

Natchez attorney attends conference
NATCHEZ — City Attorney Everett Sanders was in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Sanders was at the Democratic National Committee conference as a representative for the state. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 06:55:25 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:17:44 GMT)

Attorney claims Urquiza innocent
Scott Palmer, the attorney for Guillermo Urquiza, said his client did not attempt to hire someone to kill a McKinney police detective and did not aim a gun at members of a McKinney SWAT team when they raided his home last year. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 07:22:15 GMT)

U.S. attorney puts heat on Trenton
The waiting room of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Newark, N.J., is dreary in the way typical of old government buildings, but an arresting reminder of the power of this place hangs along one of the walls. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:30:20 GMT)

Matthews hires lawyer, denies any wrongdoing
Baseball: Shapiro says Gary wants to tell his side. Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 08:59:26 GMT)

Myer Feldman, attorney and adviser to two presidents
Bethesda, Md.- Myer Feldman, an attorney and adviser to two presidents, a businessman and a founding board member of the Special Olympics, died March 1. He was 92. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 09:48:12 GMT)

Legal world focused on lawyer prosecution
The case of a Greenwich lawyer accused of destroying evidence of child pornography could be a landmark test for a federal law that has created jitters for defense lawyers about how to handle incriminating materials. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 10:16:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Matthews broke no laws
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Los Angeles Angels outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major-league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:04:42 GMT)

Former Arizona attorney general to speak in SV
SIERRA VISTA — Grant Woods, former Arizona attorney general, will speak at the March 23 at the 1200 Club dinner meeting. Woods served as Arizona’s attorney general from 1991-1999. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 13:22:30 GMT)

Matthews' lawyer addresses allegations
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 13:36:25 GMT)

Lawyer sues businessman over $157K loan
A lawyer has filed a lawsuit against a businessman for allegedly refusing to pay him $157,365 in balance of loan. Attorney David G. Banes sued Tae Don Kwon for breach of contract, unjust enrichment, fraud/misrepresentation, and for conversion. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:24:32 GMT)

Matthews' lawyer says client will cooperate
Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major league rules even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation that has resulted in nine arrests. Matthews, in his first season with Los Angeles after a breakout year with Texas, was allegedly sent human growth hormone from a pharmacy. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:24:40 GMT)

Prosecutor criticizes Guantánamo Bay detainee's lawyer
The chief prosecutor for the American military commissions that will try suspected terrorists being held at Guantánamo Bay has lashed out at the military lawyer of one of the detainees. (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:24:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Matthews didn't break rules
LOS ANGELES — Gary Matthews Jr.'s lawyer is convinced the Angels' outfielder hasn't violated any laws or major league rules, even though his name surfaced in a widespread steroids investigation (Sun, 04 Mar 2007 15:43:35 GMT)

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