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Attorney News May 2007

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Muskogee attorney indicted in thefts surrenders in Tenn.
A Muskogee attorney indicted in late April in Shelby County, Tenn., turned himself in at the jail there late Tuesday, Memphis officials said Wednesday. (Thu, 17 May 2007 04:30:36 GMT)

Digest: New York attorney general accuses Dell of 'bait and switch'
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday accused Dell and its financial services affiliate of "bait and switch" advertising and failing to deliver on promised customer service. (Thu, 17 May 2007 05:56:35 GMT)

Wetmore will run for district attorney
A more than 20-year veteran of the Chemung County District Attorney's office now wants to be the top lawyer himself. Elmira attorney Weeden Wetmore has announced his candidacy for district attorney. Wetmore says when he was there between 1978 and 1999, the DA's office enjoyed a strong reputation. (Thu, 17 May 2007 05:57:31 GMT)

Lawyer's Fisticuffs Results in Littler Named in Lawsuit
What began as alleged "choking and punching" by Ohio lawyer Stephen J. Sferra during testy contract negotiations with a Teamsters attorney has escalated into a civil suit filed by the lawyer on the receiving end. (Thu, 17 May 2007 07:02:31 GMT)

No charges for celebrity lawyer
Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman will not be charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice. (Thu, 17 May 2007 07:10:02 GMT)

Defense lawyer charged with assault
A prominent Boston criminal defense lawyer was arrested late last month after being accused of seeking to pay a purported former female client for sex and of assaulting her husband, according to court records. (Thu, 17 May 2007 09:13:42 GMT)

Radler hurts case against lawyer
Former Chicago Sun-Times publisher David Radler put a dent in the government's case against Illinois lawyer Mark Kipnis on Wednesday by saying Kipnis' bonuses were for his good legal work and not for his part in an alleged criminal conspiracy. (Thu, 17 May 2007 09:14:24 GMT)

Attorney: Atkind was assaulted
ITHACA — William P. Sellers IV, the attorney for alleged dog-abuser Alexander Atkind, made some allegations of his own following Atkind's arraignment Wednesday, claiming that Atkind was assaulted by the dog's owner after telling him of its injuries. (Thu, 17 May 2007 09:35:13 GMT)

Lawyer for W. Boca doctor: U.S. wrong on terror claim
The defense lawyer for a West Boca doctor accused of pledging allegiance to al-Qaida urged a jury Wednesday to ignore references by prosecutors to al-Qaida, Osama bin Laden and terrorism and conclude that there's no real evidence against his client. (Thu, 17 May 2007 09:52:45 GMT)

Attorney for black candidate links arson with election
An attorney for a black candidate for Dauphin County commissioner said he thought an arson fire that destroyed a guesthouse behind his home was election-related. (Thu, 17 May 2007 09:56:18 GMT)

Mayor Should Not Have Voted On Own Salary, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- An attorney general's opinion saying the mayor of Brinkley should not have cast a tie-breaking vote to raise her own salary raises questions about the ability of mayors and city councils statewide to pass budgets, the mayor said Wednesday. (Thu, 17 May 2007 09:57:17 GMT)

Attorney General Certifies Two proposed amendments
LITTLE ROCK -- Proposed constitutional amendments that would allow legislators to serve longer and create a state commission to oversee legalized gambling in Arkansas were certified by the state attorney general's office on Friday. (Thu, 17 May 2007 10:06:52 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General To Serve On National School Safety Task Force
LITTLE ROCK -- State Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Wednesday he will be part of a national task force that will examine legal issues related to school safety in the wake of last month's deadly Virginia Tech shootings. (Thu, 17 May 2007 10:21:57 GMT)

Celebrity lawyer 'Mr Loophole' is off the hook
A celebrity lawyer dubbed 'Mr Loophole' for his ability to get top names such as David Beckham and Sir Alex Ferguson off the hook has been told he won't face court himself (Thu, 17 May 2007 11:09:57 GMT)

N.Y. attorney general sues Dell
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday accused Dell Inc. and its financial services affiliate of "bait and switch" advertising and failing to deliver on promised customer service. (Thu, 17 May 2007 11:56:10 GMT)

Chaudhry's lawyer to sue Musharraf
A senior defence lawyer for Pakistan's suspended Chief Justice has said he would sue President Pervez Musharraf for ''falsely'' blaming him and his high-profile client for the recent violence in Karachi that left over 40 people dead. (Thu, 17 May 2007 12:28:48 GMT)

Attorney General`s Opinion Wanted
Fargo Senator Tim Mathern wants an attorney general`s opinion about the process for deciding whether to build a new state prison. Mathern says the issue should be decided by the entire Legislature -- and not just a smalller group of lawmakers. (Thu, 17 May 2007 12:48:47 GMT)

Estate attorney charged in $67K larceny case
Detectives from the Nassau County Police Crimes Against Property Bureau arrested an estate attorney Wednesday on charges he transferred $67,000 from an estate account into his own private account between Oct. 20, 2005, and Jan. 19, 2007. (Thu, 17 May 2007 12:53:48 GMT)

New York attorney general sues Dell
NEW YORK -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo accused Dell Inc. and its financial services affiliate of "bait and switch" advertising and failing to deliver on promised customer service. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:04:35 GMT)

Sacked CJ's lawyer to sue Musharraf
The lawyer said he would file a Rs 2 billion suit in a court against Musharraf for libel, recover the amount from the President's personal assets and estate, and then donate the same to the people of Karachi. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:29:08 GMT)

Charges dropped against attorney in stolen coins-for-payment case
Posted: 7:14 AM- Charges were dismissed this week against a Salt Lake City attorney accused of knowingly accepting stolen coins as payment for legal representation. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:33:21 GMT)

County judge, state's attorney sued for $300M
ROCKFORD — A local circuit judge, the Winnebago County state's attorney and a prominent defense attorney have all been named as defendants in a civil suit that seeks $300 million in damages. (Thu, 17 May 2007 13:35:03 GMT)

WA attorney general hit by e-mail scam artist
Attorney General Rob McKenna has made Internet scam artists and identity thieves among his top targets. But this time McKenna unwittingly... (Thu, 17 May 2007 14:14:53 GMT)

Cheney's Lawyer Criticizes Ex-CIA Operative Plame's Lawsuit
Lawyer for Vice President Dick Cheney criticizes former CIA operative Valerie Plame's lawsuit against Bush administration officials as 'fanciful claims.' (Thu, 17 May 2007 14:23:54 GMT)

Lawyer surrenders in cemetery trust investigation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A lawyer charged with helping steal millions of dollars from cemetery trust funds surrendered for arrest in Memphis and was released on bond. (Thu, 17 May 2007 16:08:21 GMT)

An 'Absentee' U.S. Attorney Fights Back
Of the nine U.S. attorneys who were summarily fired last year, one who has raised some of the most troubling questions about partisan politics is David Iglesias, the federal prosecutor in New Mexico. Iglesias, who received a strong performance review and had the solid support of his boss, then Deputy Attorney General James Comey, has alleged that he was fired because he refused to file voter ... (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:11:11 GMT)

Jury rivetted in final exchange between Radler and defence lawyer
CHICAGO (CP) - David Radler completed his testimony at the Conrad Black trial on Thursday but not before another defendant's lawyer accused the prosecution's star witness of being afraid to stray too far from their script (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:26:00 GMT)

Jury rivetted in final exchange between Radler and defence lawyer
Romina Maurino May 17, 2007 - 2:26 p.m. Ron Safer, a lawyer for co-defendant Mark Kipnis, says Rader initially faced a jail sentence of 57 to 71 months under general guidelines in the United States if he pleaded guilty. (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:40:01 GMT)

Democrats Urge No-Confidence Vote on Attorney General Gonzales
May 17 (Bloomberg) -- Two Democrats called for a no- confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and a leading Republican predicted he would step down after a congressional investigation is completed. (Thu, 17 May 2007 18:41:18 GMT)

Democrats seek no-confidence vote on attorney general
Two Senate Democrats said Thursday they will seek a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over accusations that he carried out President Bush's political agenda at the expense of the Justice Department's independence. (Thu, 17 May 2007 19:18:58 GMT)

Attorney Wants Evidence Sealed In Fatal Fire Case
The attorney for Charles Schuttloffel Sr., a Half Moon Bay man accused of the arson-related deaths of his two young children in a 2004 fire, is seeking to have the transcript of his client's indictment sealed from public view. (Thu, 17 May 2007 19:51:02 GMT)

CIA leak destroyed Plame's career, her lawyer says
Bush administration officials destroyed Valerie Plame's career by disclosing her identity as a secret CIA operative, a lawyer for Plame and her husband said on Thursday in urging a federal judge to rule that their lawsuit can go forward. (Thu, 17 May 2007 19:59:51 GMT)

White House lawyer criticizes Plame suit
A lawyer for Vice President Dick Cheney said Thursday that Valerie Plame's lawsuit stemming from the exposure of her CIA identity is filled with "fanciful claims." (Thu, 17 May 2007 20:07:49 GMT)

'Moral decision' jeopardizes Navy lawyer's career
NORFOLK, Va. – Matt Diaz was a Navy lawyer with 18 years of military experience when duty called at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Six months there broke him. (Thu, 17 May 2007 20:17:16 GMT)

Attorney General Investigates Complaints Against Minister
Two separate complaints have been filed with the state's attorney general's office alleging that the Rev. Jerry Johnston misused money intended for First Family Church. (Thu, 17 May 2007 20:21:20 GMT)

Local U.S. Attorney Considered For Firing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Louisville’s U.S. attorney was among dozens the Justice Department considered firing in the months leading up to the ongoing firing scandal, according to The Washington Post. (Thu, 17 May 2007 20:29:03 GMT)

US Senate Democrats Plan to Seek No-Confidence Vote on Attorney General
Senate Democrats plan to seek a no-confidence vote on U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as early as next week. (Thu, 17 May 2007 20:37:59 GMT)

Gloucester attorney plans challenge to Kerry in '08
A Gloucester attorney is planning to challenge Senator John Kerry in the 2008 election. Edward O'Reilly says the Massachusetts Democrat was wrong to support military intervention in Iraq and should be replaced. (Thu, 17 May 2007 21:17:31 GMT)

U.S. Attorney from Indiana a Justice Department Possibility
By Jim Shella INDIANAPOLIS - Is U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks in line for a big job in Washington? Brooks hosted Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on an Indianapolis visit just over two weeks ago, now reports say she is on a short list to become the top deputy to Gonzales. (Thu, 17 May 2007 21:33:16 GMT)

Gloucester attorney plans challenge to Kerry in '08
BOSTON - A Gloucester attorney is planning to challenge U.S. Sen. John Kerry in the 2008 election, saying the Massachusetts Democrat was wrong to support military intervention in Iraq and should be replaced... (Thu, 17 May 2007 21:44:07 GMT)

AZ Attorney General: Scam artists using his name
Attorney General Terry Goddard says the name of his office is being used fraudulently by a scam artist. Goddard said Thursday that his office had received information that seniors had gotten calls from someone who claimed to be from Goddard's office. (Thu, 17 May 2007 21:56:41 GMT)

Gloucester attorney plans challenge to Kerry in '08
A Gloucester attorney is planning to challenge U.S. Sen. John Kerry in the 2008 election, saying the Massachusetts Democrat was wrong to support military intervention in Iraq and should be replaced to bring a fresh perspective into the political system. (Thu, 17 May 2007 22:29:18 GMT)

Alleged rape victim's attorney claims evidence against police chief
As the police chief's rape investigation goes to a grand jury, the alleged victim's attorney tells 6 News he's got proof it happened. Right now, it boils down to the evidence the Texas Rangers have gathered through witnesses, statements and reports. Chief Bryan Smith's 32-year old ex-girlfriend claims he showed up drunk at her home in the early morning hours on April 21st and attacked and raped ... (Thu, 17 May 2007 23:37:50 GMT)

Navy lawyer guilty of detainee info leak
A Navy lawyer who gave a human rights attorney the names of 550 Guantanamo Bay detainees was convicted in military court Thursday of communicating secret information that could be used to injure the United States. (Fri, 18 May 2007 00:09:40 GMT)

Lawyer evicts family as son runs off with nanny
A wealthy lawyer has served an eviction notice on her daughter-in-law and three grandchildren after her son began a relationship with their 19-year-old nanny. (Fri, 18 May 2007 01:04:46 GMT)

U.S. Senate Democrats seeks no-confidence vote on attorney-general
U.S. Senate Democrats announced on Thursday they would seek a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, in an effort to force the president's long-time friend to resign. (Fri, 18 May 2007 01:37:26 GMT)

N.Y. Attorney General Cuomo sues Dell
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday accused Dell Inc. and its financial services affiliate of "bait and switch" advertising and failing to deliver on promised customer service. (Fri, 18 May 2007 01:54:25 GMT)

Lawyer, HPD differ on fatal shooting (w/video)
The lawyer for the family of a robbery suspect fatally shot by a Houston police officer said Thursday surveillance video taken of the incident shows that the officer unjustly shot the unarmed man in the back. (Fri, 18 May 2007 02:28:16 GMT)

Virginia: Navy Lawyer Is Guilty of Communicating Secret Information
A Navy lawyer was found guilty of communicating secret information about Guantánamo Bay detainees that could be used to injure the United States and three other charges of leaking information to an unauthorized person. The lawyer, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Diaz, was acquitted of printing out national defense information with the intent or reason to believe it would be used against the United States. ... (Fri, 18 May 2007 02:31:32 GMT)

Attorney sends warnings to pair who sought to discredit Marco police chief
Marco Island Police Chief Roger Reinke has sent warning letters through his attorney to two Marco citizens who wrote negative e-mails to Reinke’s prospective employers. (Fri, 18 May 2007 04:04:10 GMT)

Gun-wielding lawyer from Harrison won't stand trial
A Harrison lawyer will not stand trial for pointing a pistol at his brother, also an attorney, two months ago in their Tarentum law office building. (Fri, 18 May 2007 04:07:53 GMT)

Lawyer assesses CSI role
The lawyer for Jonathan Daniel Forte tried Thursday to get a crime scene investigator to say he had allowed the crime scene to be contaminated. (Fri, 18 May 2007 04:09:47 GMT)

Judge, attorney look back at chief’s acquittal
With the criminal trial for Fostoria’s police chief over, the judge who ruled on the case explained his role in the case, and John McGuire’s defense attorney said it should never have happened. (Fri, 18 May 2007 05:10:05 GMT)

Lawyer for family of N.J. man held in Ethiopia is calling for hearings
TRENTON - A lawyer representing the family of a New Jersey man being held in Ethiopia for alleged ties to Islamic militants is calling for Congress to hold hearings on the case to determine what, if anything, the U.S. government is doing to help Amir Mohamed Meshal. (Fri, 18 May 2007 05:11:22 GMT)

Gloucester attorney plans challenge to Kerry in '08
BOSTON \— A Gloucester attorney is planning to challenge U.S. Sen. John Kerry in the 2008 election, saying the Massachusetts Democrat was wrong to support military intervention in Iraq and should be replaced to bring a fresh perspective into the... (Fri, 18 May 2007 05:18:23 GMT)

Democrats seek no-confidence vote on attorney general
WASHINGTON -- Two Senate Democrats said Thursday they will seek a no-confidence vote on Attorney General Alberto Gonzales over accusations that he carried out President Bush's political agenda at the... (Fri, 18 May 2007 05:48:41 GMT)

Republicans for attorney general say hiring probe looked political
Republican candidates for attorney general criticized last night the incumbent's handling of the lengthy investigation into the hiring practices of Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration. (Fri, 18 May 2007 07:20:19 GMT)

Navy lawyer guilty of spilling secrets
A military jury Thursday convicted a Navy lawyer of spilling national security secrets by mailing a list of Guantánamo detainees to a New York City human rights group -- inside a Valentine's Day card. (Fri, 18 May 2007 07:27:42 GMT)

Girl's father abused mother, attorney says
WASHINGTON -- A woman accused of kidnapping her 4-year-old child 14 years ago fled in self-defense from an abusive ex-boyfriend, her attorney said Thursday, as the trial began in one of the nation's longest-running missing child cases. (Fri, 18 May 2007 07:59:08 GMT)

Dial-a-Lawyer offers free help
SPRINGFIELD - What do you get when you have 40 lawyers in one room answering telephones? Free legal advice. It's no joke, but instead a rundown of last night's Dial-a-Lawyer program, the semiannual event that took place at Western New England College. (Fri, 18 May 2007 08:13:26 GMT)

Lawyer: Rape Claim Girl 'Wanted Attention'
A LAWYER told a jury that a girl allegedly gang-raped by three 13- year-old boys was "glad of the attention" because she was overweight. The 16-year-old and a pal told a trial the boys mugged them then raped them repeatedly in a park, filming the ordeal on a mobile. (Fri, 18 May 2007 08:18:13 GMT)

County may hire private attorney in property tax case
KINGMAN - Mohave County supervisors will discuss Monday hiring a private attorney to defend the county in an ongoing property tax lawsuit. (Fri, 18 May 2007 09:27:38 GMT)

U.S. attorney in Louisville was on firing hit list
The U.S. attorney in Louisville said he has never been asked by the Justice Department to resign and had no idea until yesterday he was on a list of prosecutors suggested for termination. (Fri, 18 May 2007 10:07:36 GMT)

O'Meilia's name reportedly on first lists for U.S. attorney firings
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Attorney David O'Meilia of Tulsa said Thursday he did not know he was at one point among a number of prosecutors around the country targeted for possible dismissal. (Fri, 18 May 2007 11:01:31 GMT)

White House calls no-confidence vote on attorney general "political stunt"
President George W. Bush's support for the attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, will not waver, said a spokesman, Tony Fratto. (Fri, 18 May 2007 11:28:09 GMT)

Bergenfield candidates blast town attorney
BERGENFIELD -- A group of Democratic candidates for mayor and council is accusing the borough attorney of charging taxpayers for his political work. (Fri, 18 May 2007 11:52:16 GMT)

Area U.S. Attorney faced Bush Ax, Never told he was in Jeopardy
Florida U.S. Attorney for the Northern District Gregory Miller was on the short list that led to the controversial firing of eight U.S. Attorneys since last June. (Fri, 18 May 2007 13:03:15 GMT)

As civil case heads to jury, lawyer reveals DiBella escaped criminal charges in 2000
A lawyer who defended William A. DiBella dropped a bombshell at his client's civil fraud trial Thursday, revealing that the former state Senate majority-leader-turned-lobbyist had a few years earlier narrowly escaped being indicted on criminal charges by a federal grand jury. (Fri, 18 May 2007 13:39:03 GMT)

Louisville's U.S. attorney will discuss firings
The U.S. attorney in Louisville said he has never been asked by the Justice Department to resign and had no idea until yesterday he was on a list of prosecutors suggested for termination. (Fri, 18 May 2007 13:49:01 GMT)

Lawyer allowed to challenge citizenship oath
A Toronto civil rights lawyer has won a key battle in his bid to take the Canadian oath of citizenship - without pledging allegiance to the Queen. (Fri, 18 May 2007 14:44:13 GMT)

White House stands by embattled attorney general
The White House on Friday expressed full support for embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales despite mounting criticism from US lawmakers in Congress over his performance. (Fri, 18 May 2007 16:50:56 GMT)

Pick a side in the great debate over 'attorney generals' or 'attorneys general'
Here's an interesting campaign: The Wall Street Journal's law blog wants people to start using the phrase attorney generals instead of attorneys general. “I am all for ‘attorney generals,’” Jim Tierney, head of the National State Attorneys General program tells... (Fri, 18 May 2007 16:54:07 GMT)

Primary: Six want to be attorney general
FRANKFORT - With incumbent Attorney General Greg Stumbo opting out of a bid for re-election, six candidates lined up this spring to seek his job as the state's top prosecutor. (Fri, 18 May 2007 18:18:55 GMT)

Ex-City Attorney Accused Of Sex With Teen Enters Plea
A former North Miami city attorney accused of having sex with a teenage prostitute, videotaping it and then trying to cover it up pleaded guilty Friday in a Miami-Dade County courtroom as part of an agreement with prosecutors that will keep him from going to jail, but he might not be off the hook in Broward County. (Fri, 18 May 2007 19:58:29 GMT)

U.S. Attorney: No explanation for being targeted
The U.S. attorney in Louisville said this afternoon no one from the Justice Department has called to explain why his name was on a list of U.S. attorneys suggested for termination. (Fri, 18 May 2007 20:04:01 GMT)

Former City Attorney Pleads Guilty To Child Abuse
Former North Miami City Attorney Barry Kutun pleaded guilty Friday to child abuse charges that stemmed from a sex scandal last year. (Fri, 18 May 2007 20:16:27 GMT)

New York Attorney General Cuomo Subpoenas Manhattan Appraiser
May 18 (Bloomberg) -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo issued a subpoena to Manhattan real estate appraiser Mitchell, Maxwell & Jackson Inc. seeking information about the company's dealings with mortgage lenders and brokers. (Fri, 18 May 2007 20:26:14 GMT)

Pa. attorney general asks MySpace to preserve sex offender info
Pennsylvania's attorney general on Friday asked the social networking Web site MySpace.com to preserve any user profiles posted by the state's registered sex offenders. (Fri, 18 May 2007 20:41:18 GMT)

Lawyer gets 6 months for spilling secrets
A military jury Friday sentenced a Navy lawyer to six months in prison followed by dismissal from service for mailing a classified list of Guantánamo detainees to a New York human rights firm inside a Valentine's Day card. (Fri, 18 May 2007 21:04:32 GMT)

Former city attorney pleads guilty in sex case
Associated Press - May 18, 2007 4:54 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - A former North Miami city attorney pleaded guilty today to child abuse stemming from charges he had sex with an underage... (Fri, 18 May 2007 21:08:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Fugitive dog in Portugal
A provocative professional soccer manager ended a high-profile spat with authorities over his Yorkshire terrier by shipping the dog out of the country Friday, a family lawyer said. (Fri, 18 May 2007 21:16:03 GMT)

Pa. attorney general asks MySpace to preserve sex offender info
Associated Press - May 18, 2007 5:25 PM ET HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania's attorney general today wants MySpace.com to preserve any user profiles posted by that state's registered sex... (Fri, 18 May 2007 21:29:45 GMT)

Military lawyer jailed six months for Guantanamo leak
A US Navy lawyer was sentenced to six months in prison Friday after being found guilty of leaking the names of Guantanamo Bay detainees to a rights attorney, his attorney said. (Fri, 18 May 2007 22:37:57 GMT)

Attorney: Garrison To Plead Guilty In Connection With Fatal Crash
An attorney for Lane Garrison says the 26-year-old actor will plead guilty Monday in connection with a crash that killed a 17-year-old Beverly Hills High School student. (Sat, 19 May 2007 00:20:40 GMT)

Jury: 6 Months in Prison for Navy Lawyer
NORFOLK, Va. -- A military jury recommended Friday that a Navy lawyer be discharged and imprisoned for six months for sending a human rights attorney the names of 550 Guantanamo Bay detainees. (Sat, 19 May 2007 00:32:26 GMT)

Navy lawyer convicted of leaking Guantanamo names
NORFOLK, Virginia (AP) -- A military jury recommended that a Navy lawyer spend six months in prison and be dismissed from the service for sending a human rights attorney the names of 550 Guantanamo Bay detainees in an unmarked Valentine's Day card. (Sat, 19 May 2007 00:47:40 GMT)

Virginia: Jury Recommends Six Months for Lawyer
A military jury recommended that a Navy lawyer spend six months in prison and be dismissed from the Navy for sending a human rights lawyer the names of 550 Guantánamo Bay detainees in a Valentine?s Day card. The defendant, Lt. Cmdr. Matthew Diaz, was convicted Thursday at his court-martial of communicating secret information about detainees that could be used to injure the United States and three ... (Sat, 19 May 2007 02:16:32 GMT)

Jury recommends 6 months prison for Topeka lawyer
Associated Press - May 18, 2007 10:24 PM ET NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - A Navy lawyer from Kansas was sentenced to six months in prison and dismissal from the Navy for giving names of Guantanamo Bay... (Sat, 19 May 2007 02:30:56 GMT)

Nursing home lawyer says government to blame for hurricane-related deaths
Associated Press - May 18, 2007 10:23 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawyer defending the owners of a Louisiana nursing home where 35 patients died after Hurricane Katrina says the government is to... (Sat, 19 May 2007 02:31:57 GMT)

Guantanamo lawyer faces jail
A US Navy lawyer faces six months in prison for secretly releasing the names of Guantanamo Bay detainees. (Sat, 19 May 2007 02:59:27 GMT)

Guantanamo lawyer faces jail term
A US Navy lawyer faces six months in prison for secretly releasing the names of Guantanamo Bay detainees. (Sat, 19 May 2007 03:02:11 GMT)

U.S Attorney meets with Muslim community
DENVER – The treatment of Muslims in the United States was the topic Friday night of an informal discussion featuring the U.S. Attorney for Colorado. (Sat, 19 May 2007 03:24:31 GMT)

Settlement Reached Between Disbarred Attorney, Client's Estate
A settlement was reached on Friday in the case of a former Omaha attorney accused of taking money from her dead client's estate. (Sat, 19 May 2007 03:26:00 GMT)

State Attorney General Investigating Manhattan Real Estate Practices
The state attorney general is seeking information about whether brokers pressured appraisers to inflate property values. (Sat, 19 May 2007 03:26:45 GMT)

Nursing home lawyer says government to blame for hurricane-related deaths
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A lawyer defending the owners of a Louisiana nursing home where 35 patients died after Hurricane Katrina says the government is to blame for an "engineering disaster" that led to flooding. (Sat, 19 May 2007 03:31:02 GMT)

Karoly's attorney questions motives
The attorney for lawyer John P. Karoly Jr. said Friday he is in the dark about the federal search of his client's home and he hopes Karoly is not being targeted because of his high-profile work. (Sat, 19 May 2007 04:28:15 GMT)

Lawyer jailed for passing information on Guantanamo detainees
A US navy lawyer has been sentenced to six months in prison for sending a human rights lawyer the names of 550 Guantanamo Bay detainees in an unmarked Valentine’s Day card. (Sat, 19 May 2007 05:48:29 GMT)

Navy lawyer sentenced in Gitmo espionage
A Navy lawyer so disillusioned with the government's handling of foreign detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that he sent classified information about 550 men in custody there to a civilian attorney was sentenced Friday to six months in prison and dismissed from the service. (Sat, 19 May 2007 05:58:28 GMT)

Attorney: Supreme Court justice never used undue influence
State Supreme Court Justice Roberto Rivera-Soto never tried to use his position to sway the outcome of a dispute between his son and a high school football teammate, the judge's attorney wrote in a response to ethics charges filed last week. (Sat, 19 May 2007 08:49:50 GMT)

Top court suspends Lake lawyer
Mark F. Germain's behavior raised issues of mental instability, the court wrote. A Leesburg defense attorney had his license suspended for frivolous accusations he made three years ago during a dispute with another Lake County lawyer. (Sat, 19 May 2007 10:02:36 GMT)

Navy lawyer sentenced for Guantanamo leak
NORFOLK, Va. -- A Navy lawyer so disillusioned with the government's handling of foreign detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, that he sent classified information about 550 men in custody there to a civilian attorney was sentenced Friday to six months in prison and dismissal from the service. (Sat, 19 May 2007 10:29:06 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney defends teacher in student sex case
A prominent Valley attorney will defend a local teacher against charges that she had sex with a student. Mel McDonald, a former U.S. attorney for Arizona, has taken the case of Jennifer Diane Mally, an English teacher and cheerleading coach at Paradise Valley High School. (Sat, 19 May 2007 10:52:41 GMT)

Man City bid 'going well,' says Thaksin lawyer
Ex-Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra's bid for Manchester City is "going well" but nothing has yet been decided, his lawyer said Saturday, denying reports a deal had been struck. (Sat, 19 May 2007 12:06:19 GMT)

Attorney urges court to make judge testify
An attorney for the panel charged with regulating the judiciary has asked a court to force state Appeals Court Judge Wendell L. Griffen to testify in a case the attorney is pursuing against him. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 19 May 2007 12:43:18 GMT)

Destino could be mayor, run shop: City lawyer says work must not interfere with mayoral business
James Destino can be the mayor of Gloucester and have a hand in his city sub shop, the city's lawyer ruled this week. (Sat, 19 May 2007 13:47:23 GMT)

Attorney investigating Dang case
The attorney for a Cleburne physician who is under federal investigation said Friday she still doesn’t know why he is being investigated. (Sat, 19 May 2007 17:40:50 GMT)

NEW: Attorney General wants refunds for New Lady Fitness customers
New Lady Fitness closed its doors in all St. Louis area locations last fall, and now state Attorney General Jay Nixon says the company should issue refunds to all former customers. (Sat, 19 May 2007 20:57:48 GMT)

UT And Texas Attorney General Strike Deal On Lenders
In the wake of a preferred lender scandal and the termination of the head of the financial aid office, the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Attorney General's office have hammered out an agreement they say will protect students and the university from unfair student loan practices. (Sat, 19 May 2007 21:33:00 GMT)

Alleged school shooter hires new attorney
The family of a 15-year-old boy accused of shooting a school administrator and wounding two others has hired a new attorney. (Sat, 19 May 2007 23:59:38 GMT)

Kenneth Bartley hires new attorney
Bartley was sentenced to 45 years in prison, as part of a plea bargain last month. However, Attorney Bruce Poston says that's "no bargain" for the teen. (Sun, 20 May 2007 00:18:02 GMT)

Attorney's Home Converted Into Legal Help Center
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) - The boyhood home of civil rights attorney Oliver Hill is being restored and converted to a center that will provide free legal services to the community. (Sun, 20 May 2007 00:57:27 GMT)

District attorney wins state honor
ANGLETON — Every night when Brazoria County District Attorney Jeri Yenne drives home, she has a box full of felony records in her trunk. “I’m always reading something,” she said. “There’s always something to do.” (Sun, 20 May 2007 01:27:08 GMT)

Hicks' dumped lawyer wants jail visit
David Hicks' original Australian lawyer, Stephen Kenny, says he is pleased that the former Guantanamo Bay detainee has returned to Australia. (Sun, 20 May 2007 04:03:04 GMT)

Grove City grads get wisdom from deputy attorney
Paul N. McNulty showed no sign of weathering a political storm as the depute attorney general gave the commencement address at Grove City College. (Sun, 20 May 2007 04:05:04 GMT)

Disbarred Fla. Attorney Lands Back in Jail for Being Flight Risk
A federal judge has thrown disbarred Miami attorney Louis Robles back in jail after Robles' girlfriend told the court he was planning to flee the country before finalizing a criminal plea deal on charges that he stole millions from his clients. U.S. District Judge Alan Gold issued an arrest warrant and ordered Robles' $1 million bond revoked, calling him a flight risk. At a hearing scheduled for ... (Sun, 20 May 2007 04:08:07 GMT)

World Bank's Former Top Lawyer Says Wolfowitz Spurned His Legal Advice
Did Paul Wolfowitz lose his job as World Bank Group president because he didn't heed its top lawyer? Roberto Dañino, the bank's former GC, thinks so. In his first interview since leaving the World Bank in 2006, Dañino says Wolfowitz prevented him from reviewing an employment contract for girlfriend Shaha Riza that was more lavish than what the bank's ethics committee had actually OK'd. Had he ... (Sun, 20 May 2007 04:08:38 GMT)

Bartley Fires Lawyer, Hires Poston
Lawyer Bruce Poston discusses his newest client, convicted school shooter Kenny Bartley Jr. (Sun, 20 May 2007 04:16:18 GMT)

Indian lawyer takes up former CIA man's case
Chandigarh, May 20 (IANS) A Chandigarh-based lawyer has filed a case on behalf a stateless former US citizen and CIA financial contractor before the UN human rights agency in Geneva. (Sun, 20 May 2007 05:23:28 GMT)

Attorney general comments on Vines case
NATCHEZ — Attorney General Jim Hood responded to questions regarding M.L. “Binkey” Vines’ embezzlement charges Friday for the first time since Vines pleaded guilty. (Sun, 20 May 2007 05:30:22 GMT)

Indian lawyer takes up former CIA man's case
A Chandigarh-based lawyer has filed a case on behalf a 'stateless' former US citizen and CIA financial contractor before the UN human rights agency in Geneva. (Sun, 20 May 2007 06:02:38 GMT)

Attorney general's comments come at reopening of law firm that helps immigrants
Standing outside a hacienda-style law office in Salt Lake City, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff praised a congressional proposal that would beef up border security yet provide legal status to millions in the country illegally. (Sun, 20 May 2007 06:34:42 GMT)

Indian lawyer takes up former CIA man's case
By Jaideep Sarin, Chandigarh, May 20: A Chandigarh-based lawyer has filed a case on behalf a 'stateless' former US citizen and CIA financial contractor before the UN human rights agency in Geneva. (Sun, 20 May 2007 08:26:09 GMT)

Morristown attorney tries his hand at a legal thriller
A hit-and-run. No witnesses. A phone-call confession by a driver who refuses to disclose his identity to his attorney.What's in a name, and is it protected by the sanctity of the attorney-client privilege? (Sun, 20 May 2007 08:27:26 GMT)

Tax attorney to speak about nonprofit issues
The National Church Business Administration - Chicago Chapter is sponsoring a daylong seminar featuring tax attorney Frank Sommerville from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at College Church, 332 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton. The fee for the event is $45. (Sun, 20 May 2007 09:22:55 GMT)

Council hires lawyer
Martinsville City Council has hired an independent counsel for advice on the legalities of having the city attorney collect delinquent taxes. Local lawyer Bill Kirby is reviewing the issue. (Sun, 20 May 2007 10:14:00 GMT)

Ex-lawyer denied release from prison term
Ex-lawyer denied release from prison termJEFFERSON - - Ashtabula County Common Pleas Judge Ronald Vettel Thursday refused a request to let disbarred attorney James Lemieux of Geneva get out of prison early.Vettel in a decision released on Thursday found ... (Sun, 20 May 2007 10:42:44 GMT)

Attorney general rules Noble County farmer won't be reimbursed for loss of llama
COLUMBUS -- A Noble County farmer cannot receive reimbursement from the county for a llama killed by a stray dog, Attorney General Marc Dann advised this week. (Sun, 20 May 2007 12:17:47 GMT)

Lawyer-scientists cash in on patent law
In a span of seven years, Loretta Weathers moved from a plasma physics laboratory at MIT to a federal courtroom, trading long days of crunching data for the adrenalin rush of high-stakes litigation. (Sun, 20 May 2007 16:37:39 GMT)

Lawyer says Jonesboro school shooting spurred safer gun habits
Associated Press - May 20, 2007 12:44 PM ET JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - A lawyer for the families of those killed in the 1998 Jonesboro school shootings says a lawsuit he filed against gun makers... (Sun, 20 May 2007 17:03:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Bain trial decision by late June
The decision on whether David Bain will face a retrial will be made by the end of next month, Bain's lawyer, Michael Reed, QC, says he has been told. (Sun, 20 May 2007 17:19:47 GMT)

Alleged school shooter hires new attorney
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) -- The family of Kenneth Bartley, accused of shooting a school administrator and wounding two others, has hired a new attorney as they hope to convince a judge to allow the boy to rescind his guilty plea. (Sun, 20 May 2007 17:20:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Jonesboro School Shooting Spurred Safer Gun Habits
Jonesboro (AP) - A lawyer for the families of those killed in the 1998 Jonesboro school shootings says a lawsuit he filed against gun makers has spurred a greater use of trigger locks. (Sun, 20 May 2007 17:25:26 GMT)

Attorney: Woman in stillborn case depressed, not criminal
PITTSBURGH (AP) - The attorney for a Pittsburgh woman accused of putting the remains of her miscarried fetus in the freezer says she was scared and in shock after the stillbirth. (Sun, 20 May 2007 19:56:59 GMT)

Senate's No-Confidence Vote Looms for Attorney General Gonzales
WASHINGTON -- The top Republican on the Senate committee investigating Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday he believes Gonzales could step down before a no-confidence vote sought this week by Senate Democrats. (Sun, 20 May 2007 20:19:55 GMT)