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Attorney News Mar 2007

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Noose tightens around embattled US attorney general
The noose tightened Tuesday around beleaguered US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, after a top aide, fearing criminal prosecution, refused to testify in a scandal over the dismissals of eight federal prosecutors. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:04:04 GMT)

FBI agent told to keep quiet over attorney firings
An FBI agent was warned to keep quiet about the dismissal of a U.S. attorney after he told a newspaper her firing would hurt the agency's ongoing investigations and speculated politics was involved, a U.S. Senate panel heard on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:08:18 GMT)

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales Highlights Department Efforts to Combat Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children ...
To: STATE EDITORS Contact: U.S. Department of Justice, +1-202-514-2007, TDD, +1- 202-514-1888 CHICAGO, March 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales today joined U.S. Attorney Patrick J. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:09:43 GMT)

Scruggs Sued Over Attorney Fees
A Jackson law firm has sued millionaire trial attorney Richard Scruggs for allegedly withholding money it claims it was owed for working on Hurricane Katrina insurance-related litigation. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:11:43 GMT)

Acting U.S. Attorney For Middle Florida Named
With U.S. Attorney Paul Perez for the Middle District of Florida leaving at the end of the week, he announced Tuesday that his first assistant, Jim Klindt, will be in charge of the office until President George W. Bush names a new U.S. Attorney. (Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:14:40 GMT)

Manhattan subway hero sues lawyer over 'one-sided' contract
NEW YORK A New York man who became a hero after saving a teenager who fell onto subway tracks is suing a lawyer over what he calls a "one-sided" contract. Wesley Autrey... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:20:08 GMT)

Subway hero suing lawyer, lawyer's partner
A man who rescued another from an oncoming New York subway has accused a lawyer and her partner of pressuring him into signing away 50 percent of any earnings. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:56:30 GMT)

Referendum won't stop vouchers, says Utah attorney general
Posted: 8:03 PM- A referendum repealing school vouchers couldn't stop Utah's program, but may weaken its chances of surviving a constitutional challenge, according to a legal opinion from Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff released Tuesday. The opinion released by Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:18:00 GMT)

Attorney general addresses online safeguards for children
Attorney general addresses online safeguards for children (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:02:52 GMT)

Attorney: No reason to close observatory
An astronomy club has said the facility will be closed to the public until legal issues are ironed out. The attorney for the Venango Park and Natural Resources Authority sees no reason for closing the observatory at Two Mile Run County Park to the public. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:04:28 GMT)

Kingston lawyer gets part-time city judgeship
A 45-year-old lawyer who is not affiliated with any political party has been appointed to Kingston's part-time judgeship by Mayor James Sottile. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:19:41 GMT)

Ottumwa attorney’s license suspended for a year
OTTUMWA — The Iowa Supreme Court says an Ottumwa attorney should not be allowed to practice law for at least one year. The decision backs the grievance commission’s recommendation for H. Michael Neary. The commission recommended a one-year minimum suspension last September. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 03:20:43 GMT)

N.Y. Subway Hero Sues Lawyer Over Contract
A man cheered as a hero for jumping onto a New York subway track to rescue a stranger has sued a lawyer he claims manipulated him into an unfair contract meant to profit on his fame. Wesley Autrey Sr.'s lawsuit says the contract is a "one-sided agreement" that gives former prosecutor Diane L. Kleiman and her business partner exclusive rights to exploit his name and reputation and gives them ... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:07:44 GMT)

Acting U.S. Attorney Picked For District
TAMPA - James Klindt, a career federal prosecutor, will take over as acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida when Paul Perez steps down Saturday. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:40:51 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. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:34:15 GMT)

Lawyer's stunt to rekindle romance fizzles
All that Palm Beach trial lawyer Brook Fisher wanted to do was look like James Bond to his missis. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:35:48 GMT)

Chatham lawyer to seek Hawkins' seat in Senate
The retiring Sen. Charles Hawkins said Robert Hurt is well qualified for the office. Chatham lawyer Del. Robert Hurt has officially announced his intent to run for state Senate, where he hopes to replace Charles Hawkins. Last week, Hawkins announced his decision not to seek re-election after 26 years of representing portions of Southside Virginia in the House of Delegates and Senate. Hurt, who ... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:39:17 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 05:55:33 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer loses wrangle over lover's will
Goshen — Michele Okin's done jail time. She's been disbarred. Yesterday, a judge wrote a 42-page finale to the latest chapter of the former lawyer's life. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 06:06:50 GMT)

Nelson questions attorney's resignation
The U.S. attorney quit, but says it has nothing to do with eight controversial dismissals. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:32:29 GMT)

County hires new attorney
The Natrona County Commission has chosen a Wyoming assistant attorney general to do its legal work on everything from road access to zoning. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:12:57 GMT)

Marshall attorney: Throw out lawsuit
MARSHALL — City Attorney Paul Beardslee said he plans to ask the Calhoun County District Court today to throw out a lawsuit against the city. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:43:58 GMT)

Why Is a DOJ Lawyer Taking the Fifth?
Monica Goodling offers some novel reasons for refusing to testify under oath about the attorney firings. But Congress may want to offer a deal (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:08:29 GMT)

Beazer Homes says cooperating with Attorney's Office
Beazer Homes USA Inc. said it was cooperating with the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding a request for documents related to its mortgage business. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:02:32 GMT)

Colebrook man charged with threatening Attorney General
(Hartford-WTNH/AP, March 28, 2007 Updated 6:53 AM) _ A Colebrook man is expected to be arraigned this morning on charges he sent a threatening e-mail to the office of Attorney General Richard Blumenthal. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:10:22 GMT)

Lawyer of few precedents
Lawyer H. Todd Bullard is joining Harris Beach, becoming the first African-American equity partner in a majority-owned Rochester law firm in 22 years. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 11:20:21 GMT)

Lawyer Holds Up Inquest Into Smith's Son's Death
A lawyer for the estate Anna Nicole Smith delays the inquest into her son's death at least until Thursday. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:58:13 GMT)

Special Report: U.S. Attorney Firings Investigation
Top 10 Questions for Sampson at Judiciary Hearing (March 28) Former Top Justice Official to Contradict Gonzales Statements (March 26) U.S. Attorney Flap Is a Primer on How Not to Manage a Crisis (March 23) Cheney's Hand Seen in Executive Privilege Fight (March 23) A History of Attorneys General in Hot Water (March 23) News Desk Blog Reader Question: Will the White House Win The Rove/Miers Battle ... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:10:55 GMT)

Public Opinion on Attorney General Gonzales
Day to Day , March 28, 2007 · In Washington, the firing of eight U.S. attorneys has generated a scandal and atlk of the possible dismissal or resignation of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. But outside the Beltway, polling show that the idea has less traction. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:40:58 GMT)

Parker part of growing field in attorney general race
HELENA - House Minority Leader John Parker has joined a growing field of candidates seeking to be the state's next attorney general. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:51:17 GMT)

Ensign Looks for Replacement for Fired US Attorney
Senator John Ensign says he's interviewing candidates to replace ousted US Attorney Daniel Bogden in Nevada. Ensign says in Washington that as many as 19 people are being considered for the job. He declined to name names. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 19:55:20 GMT)

City Attorney Downs hospitalized due to serious illness
City officials on Wednesday sent out an e-mail alert noting that Orlando City Attorney Mayanne Downs has been hospitalized. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:07:25 GMT)

Spring Valley murder trial: Defense attorney says Herring fired in self-defense
NEW CITY - The defense attorney for the man accused of fatally shooting a Spring Valley man outside a night club told the jury this morning that the prosecution's case lacked credibility because of contradictory testimony. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:09:46 GMT)

Lawyer awarded Purple Heart after blast
Michael Brandabur wasn't a combat soldier in Iraq. He was a lawyer and a reservist, serving as a prosecutor for the Air Force JAG corps. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:28:16 GMT)

Key witness in attorney scandal 'under attack,' friends say
As senators prepared to grill Kyle Sampson on Thursday about the fired U.S. attorneys scandal, friends described the ex-aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as concerned, embattled and thrust into an arena of "political blood sport." (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:44:25 GMT)

72-year-old Canadian lawyer faces drug charges
A 72-year-old Toronto area lawyer was charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday after the staff of a local jail told police they saw him "passing contraband" to an inmate. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:47:40 GMT)

Attorney gets share of assets if state wins seizure case
ANDERSON, Ind. - An attorney stands to reap hundreds of thousands of dollars to represent the state in a civil case against a former Teamsters boss accused of profiting from a video gambling ring. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:49:24 GMT)

Prominent Chicago lawyer Michael Coffield dies
(Crain's) -- A prominent Chicago trial lawyer died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday while sitting at his desk in a Loop office building. Michael Coffield, 67, of Michael W. Coffield & Associates P.C., was a founding partner of Coffield & Ungaretti in 1974. He represented clients such as state ... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:00:51 GMT)

Gonzales Resignation Won't Satisfy Dems on Attorney Firings
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman says he won't allow confirmation of new attorney general -- assuming Alberto Gonzales resigns -- until questions are resolved about firing of eight U.S. attorneys. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:20:08 GMT)

Farrell Family Attorney Says Case Is Now Wide Open
The attorney for the family of Louis Farrell is speaking out following the arraignment of State Senator Bob Regola on several charges related to the teen’s death last July. KDKA Investigator Andy Sheehan spoke with Jon Perry, the family’s attorney. And he says the case is now wide open. Video: KDKA's Andy Sheehan reports. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 21:52:00 GMT)

Gonzales' Ex-Deputy to Testify on Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff will testify Thursday before the Senate Judiciary committee about eight U.S. attorneys fired in 2006. Kyle Sampson will be asked about his role in the firings, and the e-mails he wrote about the case. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:30:06 GMT)

Murder suspect calls lawyer racist, wants new one
BURLINGTON, Vt. -- A man charged with killing two people in a shooting rampage asked a judge Wednesday for a new lawyer, saying his current attorney had told him he didn't like black... (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:40:56 GMT)

Question Time in the Attorney Firings
When Kyle Sampson, Alberto Gonzales' former right hand man, testifies on Capitol Hill Thursday, Democrats will do their best to uncover a wider White House and Attorney General role in the brewing scandal (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:51:41 GMT)

Gonzales' Ex-Deputy to Testify on Attorney Firings
All Things Considered , March 28, 2007 · So far, Kyle Sampson is the only person who has resigned over the scandal surrounding eight fired U.S. attorneys. The former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is scheduled to testify Thursday morning on Capitol Hill. (Wed, 28 Mar 2007 23:56:02 GMT)

Murder suspect calls lawyer racist, wants new one
A man charged with killing two people in a shooting rampage asked a judge Wednesday for a new lawyer, saying his current attorney had told him he didn't like black people. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 00:50:43 GMT)

Attorney firings were political, former aide says
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says in remarks prepared for delivery Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:34:47 GMT)

Attorney firings were political, former aide says
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says in remarks prepared for delivery Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:39:59 GMT)

Attorney firings were proper, former aide says
The decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys in December was "properly made but poorly explained," a former top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will tell a Senate committee Thursday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:17:18 GMT)

Ex-clients lash out at crooked lawyer
BRIDGEPORT — A tearful John Claydon wiped his nose on the sleeve of his yellow prison uniform Wednesday in Superior Court as, one by one, his victims told how the Trumbull lawyer had fleeced (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:48:48 GMT)

2nd Circuit Rebuffs Government Agency's Demand That Attorney Return Fees
The Social Security Administration does not have the authority to demand the return of fees it paid to an attorney, even though the firm's client, a disability claimant, disputed the bill in a bankruptcy petition, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled. Charles Binder said in an interview that, despite the small amount of money involved, the case was an important win for his firm because ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:08:48 GMT)

Senators backing attorney general
Although both of Kentucky's senators have questions about the way the Justice Department handled the dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys, they are standing by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 04:57:23 GMT)

Senate misled in attorney firings
Washington —- Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says in remarks prepared for delivery today to Congress. Separately, the Justice Department admitted Wednesday it gave senators inaccurate information about the firings and presidential political adviser Karl ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:40:06 GMT)

Murder suspect seeks to have lawyer replaced
BURLINGTON -- A man charged with killing two people in a shooting rampage asked a judge Wednesday for a new lawyer, saying his current attorney had told him he didn't like black people. ... - Associated Press (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 08:16:25 GMT)

Tallassee lawyer named new Elmore prosecutor
WETUMPKA -- A lawyer from Tallassee has taken over as the senior prosecutor for Elmore County. James Houts, 32, recently replaced Glen Goggans, who accepted a district court judgeship in Elmore County. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:05:10 GMT)

Lawyer says boy facing gun charges is sweet, polite
The 11-year-old boy who allegedly brought a loaded .44-caliber handgun to a Dorchester elementary school is a baby-faced fifth-grader who loves math, excels at swimming, and volunteers for the city's Head Start program, his lawyer said yesterday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 09:33:50 GMT)

City attorney says he is resigning
Richmond City Attorney John Eastman has submitted his resignation to pursue a career in private practice and to develop interest in a book he wrote on land use. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 10:14:40 GMT)

Rape convict's ex-attorney takes stand
Elissa Schuster's former attorney told a Lucas County Common Pleas Court judge yesterday he was not aware of potential juror misconduct until after his client was found guilty of rape during her 2005 jury trial. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:01:42 GMT)

Lawyer blasts sex-sting charges
Federal officials are "looking to make an example" out of a former Southborough selectman accused in an Internet sex sting, according to the man's lawyer. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 11:33:26 GMT)

Lawyer cites Hooksett murder case in arguing for reduced sentence
CONCORD, N.H. A lawyer trying to get his client out of prison early is citing the recent resolution of a 20-year-old murder case in Hooksett (New Hampshire) to back up... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:26:16 GMT)

Mexico's attorney general calls on U.S. to stop guns and drug money from heading south
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's attorney general on Wednesday demanded U.S. authorities do more to stop guns and drug money from heading south and fueling the drug violence in Mexico that left more 2,000... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:26:21 GMT)

Ex-Gonzales Aide Defends Attorney Firings
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff says, calling the policy legitimate. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:30:01 GMT)

Lawyer cites Hooksett murder case in arguing for reduced sentence
A lawyer trying to get his client out of prison early is citing the recent resolution of a 20-year-old murder case in Hooksett (New Hampshire) to back up his argument. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 12:40:32 GMT)

S.C. attorney general says N.C. water plan violates Constitution
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina will sue to block a plan to let two North Carolina towns take water from the Catawba River, Attorney General Henry McMaster said Wednesday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:13:18 GMT)

Attorney firings were proper, former aide says
The decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys was "properly made but poorly explained," a former top aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will tell a Senate committee Thursday. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 13:54:59 GMT)

Nashville Lawyer's Murder Trial Continues
The murder trial for the Franklin attorney accused of killing her lawyer husband continues Thursday. | | So far, jurors have heard emotional taped interviews from Hope Mercer, including a surprising re-enactment of her last fight with her husband Joe Mercer. | | In a teary taped interview with police, Mercer said her husband was shot during an... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:12:28 GMT)

Dems reject reasons for attorney firings
Eight federal prosecutors were fired last year because they did not sufficiently support President Bush's priorities, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' former chief of staff said Thursday, defending a standard that Democrats called "highly improper." (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 15:26:34 GMT)

Porn Cop vs. US Attorney
The Nation -- In September 2006, just weeks before pivotal Congressional midterm elections, Paul Charlton, US Attorney for the District of Arizona, opened a preliminary investigation into Rick Renzi, the Republican Congressman representing the state's 1st Congressional District, for an alleged pattern of corruption involving influence peddling and land deals. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 16:31:32 GMT)

Arrested Zimbabwe activists thoroughly beaten: lawyer
Johannesburg/Harare - A group of Zimbabwe opposition activists arrested in police raids earlier this week were thoroughly beaten, lawyer Alec Muchadehama said Thursday. Nine members of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) were brought to court in ... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 17:11:49 GMT)

US attorney general knew about prosecutors purge: ex-aide
A former senior aide on Thursday directly implicated embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales in the controversial sackings of eight prosecutors, but denied there was any wrong-doing. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 18:31:14 GMT)

US attorney general approved firing prosecutors: ex-aide
A former senior aide to US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales directly implicated him Thursday in a scandal over the sacking of eight federal prosecutors, saying he had approved the dismissals. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:43:09 GMT)

Beazer Receives Subpoena From U.S. Attorney on Mortgage Service
March 29 (Bloomberg) -- Beazer Homes USA Inc. received a grand jury subpoena from the U.S. Attorney's office in the Western District of North Carolina for documents related to its mortgage origination services. (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 20:54:23 GMT)

Firearms Experts Testify In 'Lawyer Murder' Trial
Testimony continued Thursday in day two of the so-called “Lawyer Murder” trial. | | Franklin Lawyer Hope Mercer is accused of killing her husband, attorney Joseph Mercer in their Brentwood home two years ago. | | His wife Hope contends the gun fired by accident during an argument, when her husband grabbed her hand. | | On Wednesday, jurors heard emotional taped police interviews... (Thu, 29 Mar 2007 23:14:36 GMT)

Award Reversed Because Lawyer-Juror Hid Accident Claim
A Florida appeals panel unanimously reversed a $450,000 auto negligence verdict this week because the jury forewoman, a shareholder at a major Miami law firm, hid pertinent personal information during voir dire. According to the opinion, Lisa Berg, a lawyer at Stearns Weaver, did not respond when prospective jurors were asked if they had ever sought medical treatment due to an accident. But it ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:08:47 GMT)

Surrogate Rejects Will Leaving $5 Million to Former Lawyer
A probate court has tossed a will that bequeathed about $5 million to the now-disbarred lawyer who drafted it on behalf of her deceased "paramour." Michele Okin, named the chief beneficiary in Pasquale Coviello's will, had been the estate lawyer for Coviello and his wife before she began an affair with Coviello. In a decision issued Tuesday, a New York surrogate ordered the bequests to Okin to be ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:08:57 GMT)

CEO of 1-800-Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
The chief executive of lawyer referral company 1-800-Attorney Inc. has pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy charges in the Eastern District of New York. Dan Rubin, also the CEO of Rubin Investment Group Inc., has agreed to forfeit $2 million and faces a maximum prison sentence of 25 years plus additional fines. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:09:17 GMT)

Former Top Aide Contradicts Gonzales' Testimony Over Attorney Firings
In testimony before the Senate Thursday, the former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales contradicted Gonzales' account of his role in the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys last year. D. Kyle Sampson, who resigned as Gonzales' top aide this month, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he and the attorney general discussed the firings over the past two years. Sampson's testimony ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 04:10:17 GMT)

McCain Names Lawyer To Head N.Y. Campaign
Senator McCain announced yesterday that a prominent lawyer, Edward Cox, will head Mr. McCain's presidential campaign leadership in New York State. Mr. Cox has held several governmental posts in New York and ran briefly against Senator Hillary Clinton for the Senate in 2006. He is President Nixon's son-in-law and a senior partner at the law firm Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:28:15 GMT)

Local lawyer eyes legislative seat
Geri Broussard-Baloney, a lawyer from Garyville, has announced her intentions to enter the race to replace state Rep. Robert R. "Bobby" Faucheux Jr. in the 57th District of the House of Representatives. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:14:03 GMT)

Disbarred Yonkers lawyer repays money stolen from four clients
A disbarred lawyer avoided incarceration by paying back $180,000 he stole from four clients. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 06:33:51 GMT)

In short: Lawyer had the wrong defendant
It was fairly obvious something was wrong when Onondaga County Judge Tony Aloi called the case of Anthony Smith in court this month and defense lawyer Jim Weeks turned to look at his client. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 09:28:10 GMT)

LIBERAL DOSE OF PAP FROM BLEEDING-HEART LAWYER
AT ONE stage, I thought de fense lawyer Mitch Dinner stein was about to throw himself on a funeral pyre after building a statue in the name of Ronell Wilson. If it had been a made-for-TV movie, it would have been three soaking wet handkerchiefs... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:50:55 GMT)

Aide testifies on Gonzales' role / Attorney general regularly consulted on firings of prosecutors, ex-chief of staff ...
The former chief of staff to Alberto Gonzales testified Thursday that he had consulted regularly with the attorney general about dismissing U.S. attorneys, disputing Gonzales' public account of his role as very limited. Kyle Sampson told the Senate... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:51:20 GMT)

Environmental attorney gives update on air quality in area
When it comes to cleaner air, small changes can make a big difference. David Franchina, an environmental attorney and chairman of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce's Environmental Concerns Committee, said that Thursday morning at Catawba College. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 11:44:08 GMT)

Hill Hears Sampson's Account of Attorney Firings
Kyle Sampson -- former chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales -- testifies before a Senate panel. He says his boss was far more involved in the plan to fire eight federal prosecutors than Gonzales has previously acknowledged. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 12:30:16 GMT)

Attorney for accused courthouse killer resigns
Accused courthouse killer Brian Nichols' longest-serving defense attorney withdrew from the case Friday, citing health concerns. Gary Parker, 57, will be replaced by a former public defender in Delaware who will waive all attorneys' fees to work on the case. Parker's withdrawal was disclosed Friday by the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council, which oversees the statewide public defender ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:10:39 GMT)

White House backs attorney general
The White House said Friday it believes embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales can survive the uproar over the firing of eight federal prosecutors, a day after his one-time chief of staff undercut Gonzales' account of the firings. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:30:09 GMT)

IndyMac's top lawyer Terrence Hughes leaving mortgage lender
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- IndyMac Bancorp's top lawyer Terrence Hughes is leaving the mortgage lender in the midst of a downturn in the industry. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:37:48 GMT)

Top Lawyer Departs Nichols Case
The longest-serving lawyer for courthouse murder suspect Brian Nichols quit the case Friday, saying the case has taken a toll on his health. » 11Alive.Com Indepth: The Nichols Trial (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:22:55 GMT)

Gonzales says doesn't recall U.S. attorney firing talk
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday he did not recall being involved in talks on dismissing individual federal prosecutors, countering testimony to Congress on Thursday by a former aide that he was involved in such discussions. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:01:24 GMT)

Lawyer says e-mails clear accused spy
A lawyer for an engineer accused of spying for China told a California jury that e-mails show the man's bosses knew of his plans to discuss defense ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:19:56 GMT)

Testimony Concludes In 'Lawyer Murder' Trial
The defense wrapped up closing arguments just after 11 a.m. Friday in the so-called “Lawyer Murder” trial. | | Attorney Hope Mercer is on trial for murdering her lawyer husband Joseph Murder in their Brentwood home two years ago. | | Hope Mercer contends the .22 caliber handgun fired by accident during an argument, when her husband grabbed her hand. | | The single shot, just... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:27:31 GMT)

Missing lawyer disbarred
Chapel Hill lawyer John McCormick disappeared last July along with as much as $2 million from his clients, friends and family. The N.C. State Bar rescinded his law license after a hearing this morning. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 17:39:50 GMT)

Q&A With: Moore's Lawyer
We talked with Mac Leckrone, lawyer to Silicon Valley's second most famous Moore--Charles Moore, whose inventions figure in almost every modern microprocessor. In the past year, Leckrone has made a mint for his firm and for Moore by licensing Moore's patents to a baker's dozen of major manufacturers (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:09:09 GMT)

Gonzales says not in on talk of U.S. attorney firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday he did not recall being involved in talks on dismissing individual federal prosecutors, disputing testimony given to Congress by his former chief of staff. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 18:35:47 GMT)

Cuban v. EFF lawyer on YouTube, DMCA
hamtaro writes "Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and outspoken activist on copyright issues, exchanged some words with an EFF lawyer at this year's EFF 'Pioneer Awards'. The awards, held earlier this week, saw a heated discussion ensue about YouTube. Apparently Cuban feels that 'everyone knows' that YouTube is host to tons of infringing content and therefore it should be exempt from DMCA ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:17:39 GMT)

Gonzales denies talks on attorney firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, under pressure to resign, said on Friday he did not recall being involved in talks on dismissing individual federal prosecutors, disputing testimony by his former chief of staff. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:18:56 GMT)

Teen charged with killing Trooper Jenks wants new lawyer
One of the teens charged with killing a Tennessee state trooper wants a new lawyer. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:36:40 GMT)

Missing lawyer disbarred for ethics violations
RALEIGH -- A Chapel Hill lawyer who disappeared in July of last year and is accused of taking more than $1 million of his clients' money won't be able to practice law if he ever returns. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 20:46:05 GMT)

Gonzales carries on as attorney general
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales vowed Friday to remain on the job, digging in even as lawmakers questioned whether he could effectively run the Justice Department with no letup in the controversy over the firings of prosecutors (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 21:40:45 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced for thefts
A former Edmonds lawyer was sentenced to a year behind bars Friday after admitting she stole $325,000 of her clients' money. (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:36:49 GMT)

Jury Continues Deliberations In 'Lawyer Murder' Trial
After one mistrial and dramatic testimony this week, the murder case against a Nashville lawyer accused of killing her attorney husband is now in the hands of the jury. | | The case was turned over to the jury in the so-called “Lawyer Murder” at about 1 p.m. Friday. | | Hope Mercer is on trial for murdering her husband Joseph Murder in their Brentwood home two years ago. | | ... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:44:40 GMT)

Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to bank robberies
ALBANY, N.Y. A former upstate lawyer who turned to robbing banks to support his heroin habit pleaded guilty today. Andrew McKenna pleaded guilty in federal court to... (Fri, 30 Mar 2007 23:12:47 GMT)

Supreme Court upholds $2,000 fine for lawyer over document
PROVIDENCE — The state Supreme Court yesterday upheld a fine imposed on a lawyer for filing a legal document that, without sufficient basis, accused another lawyer of fraud. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 02:38:34 GMT)

County appoints attorney
The Hunt County Commissioners Court on Friday voted 4-0 to hire a local attorney to represent and advise the county on civil matters. Local Greenville attorney Bob Scott was appointed as the county’s civil attorney. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:21:58 GMT)

Lawyer gets 15 years for fleecing clients
BRIDGEPORT — Trumbull lawyer John Claydon was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison for stealing nearly $3 million from more than 30 clients. Dressed in a yellow prison jumpsuit, Claydon, 57, (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:48:37 GMT)

Gonzales 'doesn't recall' role in attorney firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales yesterday acknowledged confusion about his role in firing eight U.S. attorneys but said he doesn't "recall being involved in deliberations" over which... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:01:15 GMT)

Lawyer's Ads Seek Witnesses to Sale of Beer to Drunken Stadium Fans
A lawyer who won a landmark $105 million dram shop verdict against a concessionaire based on evidence of a "culture of intoxication" at New Jersey's Giants Stadium, only to see it reversed on appeal, isn't giving up easily. David Mazie has taken out newspaper advertisements asking football fans and stadium workers to come forward if they've seen alcohol served to drunken fans, such as the one who ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:08:17 GMT)

Attorney generaldeniesconflicts
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, in another attempt to explain the extent of his involvement in the firings of eight U.S. attorneys, said Friday he saw no conflict between his version of events and testimony from his former chief of staff that some of his remarks had been inaccurate. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 04:44:39 GMT)

Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to bank robberies
ALBANY, N.Y. A former upstate lawyer who turned to robbing banks to support his heroin habit pleaded guilty today. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:08:36 GMT)

Accused attorney faces drug tests
The Evansville attorney accused of having a meth lab in his law office and adjoining apartment is free on bond. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:17:16 GMT)

District attorney offers amnesty for bogus checks
Transcript Staff WriterDistrict Attorney Greg Mashburn announced Friday an amnesty program for those who ha... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:26:01 GMT)

Jury convicts millionaire attorney, 2 ex-judges of bribery
JACKSON, Miss. -- Millionaire attorney Paul Minor and two former judges were convicted of bribery late Friday. Prosecutors said during the two-month trial that Minor used cash,... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 05:52:53 GMT)

Ex-lawyer pleads guilty to bank robberies
ALBANY, N.Y. A former upstate lawyer who turned to robbing banks to support his heroin habit pleaded guilty today. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:06:01 GMT)

Ex-aide disputes attorney general on firings
Washington —- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales was briefed regularly over two years on the firings of federal prosecutors, his former top aide said Thursday, disputing Gonzales' claims he was not closely involved with the dismissals. The testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee by Kyle Sampson, the attorney general's former chief of staff, newly undercut Gonzales' already shaky ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:10:06 GMT)

Lawyer off to prison after stealing from clients
A former Edmonds lawyer was sentenced to a year behind bars Friday after admitting she stole $325,000 from clients. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:18:14 GMT)

Judge hears case over town attorney
Township attorney or municipal attorney? (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 09:45:04 GMT)

2 judges, attorney convicted of bribery
A prominent attorney and two former judges he was accused of lavishing gifts and money on in exchange for favorable rulings were convicted of bribery. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:00:21 GMT)

Attorney charged after meth lab found
Police discovered a meth lab in the office of an attorney who recently was sentenced to a drug-treatment program, authorities said. Brad Happe, 30, faces preliminary drug charges after a raid Thursday at the office, which is also his home, police said. He was being held without bond in the Vanderburgh County Jail. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:08:22 GMT)

2 Judges, Attorney Convicted of Bribery
Mississippi Jury Finds Prominent Attorney, 2 Ex-Judges Guilty of Bribery (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:15:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Deaths not fault of doctor
A Honolulu doctor charged this week with illegally prescribing drugs that resulted in the deaths of two men was acting within the scope of his medical practice, his lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 11:51:42 GMT)

Attorney General Should Go
Having lied to U.S. senators in testimony regarding his role in the firing of U.S. attorneys, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales should resign. Kyle Sampson, ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:20:50 GMT)

Former Texas attorney general freed
A former Texas attorney general has been released from a halfway house after getting about six months trimmed off his four-year federal prison sentence on account of good behavior, authorities said. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:08:17 GMT)

Republican lawmaker urges attorney general to step down
A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:14:54 GMT)

Republican lawmaker urges attorney general to step down...
Count Senator [[kxtopic:byron-dorgan:t[Byron Dorgan]:t]] among those who would like to see a new attorney general. A spokesman for Dorgan says the Democratic [[kxtopic:north-dakota:t[North Dakota]:t]] senator thinks it would be in the country's b (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 18:56:56 GMT)

Republican lawmakers urges attorney general to step down
WASHINGTON - A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements about his role in the firing of eight... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:00:16 GMT)

Republican lawmakers urges attorney general to step down
WASHINGTON A Republican congressman on Saturday urged Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign, citing what he said were Gonzales' contradictory statements about his role in the firing of eight federal prosecutors. "I trusted him before, but I can't now," said five-term Rep. Lee Terry, whose district includes metropolitan Omaha. Gonzales' credibility took a blow this past week during testimony ... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 19:06:09 GMT)

Republican lawmaker urges attorney general to step down
WASHINGTON Another Republican is calling for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:25:23 GMT)

Republican lawmaker urges attorney general to step down
WASHINGTON Another Republican is calling for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign. Congressman Lee Terry of Nebraska says he trusted Gonzales until this week, but... (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:25:47 GMT)

Jury convicts millionaire attorney, 2 ex-judges of bribery
Millionaire attorney Paul Minor and two former judges face sentencing on June 14 after being convicted of bribery late Friday. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 22:03:26 GMT)

Bush fully confident in attorney general
US President George W. Bush on Saturday reiterated his support for embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, under fire for his alleged role in the dismissal of eight US prosecutors. (Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:48:13 GMT)