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Attorney News Jun 2007

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3 Utahns were on flight with Atlanta lawyer who has TB
Three Utah residents were on a flight with an Atlanta lawyer who has tuberculosis. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 06:16:14 GMT)

Duke rape case attorney resigning
Prosecutor admits crossing ethical line RALEIGH, N.C. · Durham County District Attorney Michael B. Nifong said Friday that he plans to resign, after admitting that he had "crossed the line" of ethical standards in some of the public statements he made about the Duke University lacrosse players he charged with rape. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:06:28 GMT)

Official close to attorney firings quits
A senior Justice Department official who helped carry out the dismissals of federal prosecutors said Friday he is resigning. Mike Elston, chief of staff to Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, is the fifth Justice official to leave after being linked to the dismissals of the prosecutors. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 07:48:32 GMT)

Defense attorney in 1991 Stasny murder case in Port Charlotte wants out
CHARLOTTE COUNTY -- The court-appointed attorney charged with representing Jeremy Sly, who faces two capital murder charges, has filed a motion to withdraw himself as counsel. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:04:53 GMT)

Lawyer Pleads Guilty In Killing
A lawyer who fatally stabbed a neighbor he thought had molested his daughter pleaded guilty to manslaughter Friday, attorneys said. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:13:57 GMT)

Bar: Airport lawyer ineligible
A lawyer representing the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority in a recent dispute over a concession contract and the minority status of one of the bidders is ineligible to practice law, according to The Florida Bar. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 09:40:55 GMT)

'Paperboy' wants to hire his own attorney
An arraignment for Mitchell Charles Johnson, also known as rap artist "Paperboy," was postponed Friday to allow Johnson time to hire an attorney. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:01:38 GMT)

Evidence in Lakemoor probe given to stateâ€™s attorney
LAKEMOOR – McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi is reviewing two boxes of information on Lakemoor’s private investigation into possible official misconduct. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:12:03 GMT)

Disqualify attorney, prosecutor asks judge
Lucas County prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the defense attorney appointed in a murder case, alleging that Ronnie Wingate must be removed to "uphold ethical conduct in this case." (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:43:55 GMT)

Ed Jew ignores city attorney's probe deadline
San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew ignored the city attorney's deadline Friday to agree to be interviewed by investigators and to submit additional proof he lives in the Sunset District, maintaining that his hands are tied by the overlapping investigations of... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:47:36 GMT)

Attorney Of Duke Lacross Case Announces Resignation
Durham County district attorney Mike Nifong says he'll step down as D.A. | | "It is my intention, whatever the decision is, to resign as district attorney of Durham,” Nifong said. | | Nifong was on the witness stand at his ethics hearing trial in North Carolina on Friday. | | He's been under fire for his handling of the rape case involving three Duke Lacrosse... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:42:27 GMT)

Fil-Am lawyer finds God’s calling in GK
Filipino-American Rose Isada Cabrera, a successful lawyer in California , was on her way to fulfilling her dream of becoming a judge in the US . While doing so, however, an opportunity to give back to the poor in her motherland made her quit her job to become a full-time volunteer for Gawad Kalinga (GK). (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 15:42:39 GMT)

3 Utahns Were on Flight With Atlanta Lawyer Who Has TB
By Associated Press Three Utah residents were on a flight with an Atlanta lawyer who has tuberculosis. Utah health officials said it's unlikely they were infected by Andrew Speaker during the Atlanta-to-Paris flight on May 12. "Mr. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:15:28 GMT)

New Job For Former MD Attorney General
Former Maryland attorney general Joseph Curran has accepted an executive position with the Injured Workers Insurance Fund. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:52:48 GMT)

SF supervisor ignores city attorney's deadline in residency probe
Supervisor Ed Jew ignored the city attorney's deadline for agreeing to further interviews and providing more proof that he lives in the district he represents. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:07:36 GMT)

Official close to attorney firings quits
By LARA JAKES JORDAN A senior Justice Department official who helped carry out the dismissals of federal prosecutors said Friday he is resigning. Mike Elston, chief of staff to Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, is the fifth Justice official to leave after being linked to the dismissals of the prosecutors. Elston was accused of threatening at least four of the eight fired U.S. attorneys to ... (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:23:14 GMT)

Seattle P-I: 3 interviewed to fill fired U.S. attorney job
SEATTLE -- The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports at least three candidates have been interviewed by an ad hoc committee to become the permanent successor to U.S. Attorney John McKay in Seattle. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:59:04 GMT)

SF supervisor ignores city attorney's deadline in residency probe
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Supervisor Ed Jew is ignoring the city attorney's deadline for providing more proof that he lives in the district he represents. A lawyer for Jew argued the deadline yesterday was unfair because his client's statements could then be used against him in an ongoing criminal case. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:09:58 GMT)

Park County attorney 11th district judge
Stephen Groome of Conifer was tapped Friday to fill the new district court judgeship created to relieve overcrowded district dockets. Groome, currently the Park County attorney, primarily will deal with the Eleventh Judicial District docket in that county. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:51:08 GMT)

Lawyer: Expect More Land Suits
By Alexandra Mayer-Hohdahl, The Sun, Lowell, Mass. Jun. 16--TEWKSBURY -- A Worcester lawyer who has filed four civil lawsuits against the town on behalf of various residents affected by eminent-domain takings says that more litigation is on the way. (Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:15:04 GMT)

In U.S. Attorney's Offices, Help Wanted
The Justice Department is scrambling to find willing replacements for nearly two dozen temporary U.S. attorneys, whose time in office is now limited under a law signed last week by President Bush. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:24:11 GMT)

City attorney blasts San Diego mayor on sunroad tower, again
SAN DIEGO - The saga continues on the city attorney's quest to prove that Mayor Jerry Sanders is in bed with the developer of a controversial office tower. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:50:58 GMT)

Attorney Richard Scruggs Challenged
The tables have turned slightly against Gulf Coast Attorney Richard Scruggs. He's suing State Farm Insurance on behalf of hundreds of Hurricane Katrina victims who say they were wronged by the insurance giant. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:48:27 GMT)

Lawyer pulls out all stops to become legal guardian
KOLKATA — An Indian lawyer is leaving no stones unturned to become the legal guardian of a 30-year-old ailing Pakistani woman, Barao Abdul, to facilitate her surgery in a governnment hospital here. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:01:42 GMT)

Attorney Responds To UA's Motion To Dismiss
FAYETTEVILLE -- The attorney for a Montgomery County man who filed a lawsuit against Arkansas Chancellor John White and System President B. Alan Sugg argued Tuesday that the university officials are not immune from being sued. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 07:56:01 GMT)

Former Interim U.S. Attorney Says He Would Not Take Job Again
LITTLE ROCK -- Former interim U.S. Attorney Tim Griffin said Thursday that given a chance to do things over, he would not accept his controversial appointment in Arkansas. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:23:39 GMT)

Lawyer: Cop didn't know targets
The Toronto cop questioned about tipping off relatives before the massive raids on the Driftwood Crips had no way of knowing the home he was living in would be targeted in the operation, his lawyer says. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:17:15 GMT)

Supervisor disregards attorney's deadline
SAN FRANCISCO -- Supervisor Ed Jew ignored the city attorney's deadline for agreeing to further interviews and providing more proof that he lives in the district he represents. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:27:31 GMT)

INTERVIEW-Guantanamo will close when Bush goes-lawyer
Source: Reuters By Paul Majendie ALTHORP, England, June 17 (Reuters) - A leading human rights lawyer said he expected Guantanamo Bay prison to close when President George W. Bush leaves office but there were still ... (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 10:49:21 GMT)

Jolie lawyer confesses to censorship attempt
Angelina Jolie's lawyer has confessed he banned journalists from asking the actress personal questions at the premiere of her new movie - without her knowledge. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:50:03 GMT)

Guantanamo will close when Bush goes-lawyer
A leading human rights lawyer said he expected Guantanamo Bay prison to close when US President George W Bush leaves office, but points out there are still 14,000 prisoners held by the United States in secret jails around the world. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 11:50:09 GMT)

Guantanamo will close when Bush goes-lawyer
A leading human rights lawyer said he expected Guantanamo Bay prison to close when President George W. Bush leaves office but there were still 14,000 prisoners held by the United States in secret jails around the world. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:53:00 GMT)

U.S. attorney calls news conference on CIETC
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The US attorney's office in Des Moines has called an afternoon news conference to make an announcement on the investigation into a troubled job training agency. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:38:30 GMT)

Attorney: Move to set execution date 'blatantly premature'
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Attorney General Jay Nixon’s move to set an execution date for condemned killer Michael Taylor is “blatantly premature,” his attorney argued in documents filed Friday with the Missouri Supreme Court. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:39:46 GMT)

SF supervisor ignores city attorney's deadline in residency probe
Supervisor Ed Jew is ignoring the city attorney's deadline for providing more proof that he lives in the district he represents. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:35:09 GMT)

GO lawyer warns poll body on fake vote tallies
The chief lawyer of the Genuine Opposition on Sunday warned the Commission on Elections against falling for what he said were manufactured vote tallies in support of administration claims the Team Unity senatorial candidates had shut out the opposition in the elections in Maguindanao province. (Sun, 17 Jun 2007 19:20:53 GMT)

Their Own Defense
In the beginning, there was Bob. Twenty years ago, lawyer Robert S. Bennett represented Boeing in a huge government bid-rigging investigation. Conflicts barred him from handling all the work himself, so he passed parts of the sprawling case to lawyers he knew from Washington's tight-knit legal co... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 03:59:26 GMT)

Lawsuit greets lawyer-rating site
A Seattle law firm filed a nationwide class-action lawsuit last week against the new Internet lawyer-rating service Avvo Inc. nine days after it went online. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:17:01 GMT)

Lawyer accused of lewdness at bus stop faces possible loss of license
The politically connected lawyer allegedly seen masturbating in the nude at a Flemington bus stop faces a precarious political and legal future, officials said yesterday. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:53:23 GMT)

SF City Attorney to Announce Next Step in Ed Jew Investigation
Posted June 17, 2007 at 9:45 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera plans a news conference Monday morning to outline the next step in his investigation of Supervisor Ed Jew. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:53:32 GMT)

Duke District Attorney Resigns During Ethics Hearing
Michael Nifong resigned as Durhams District Attorney in front of a filled courtroom during an ethics hearing. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:40:54 GMT)

Lemon Law Attorney, David J. Gorberg Named to The Top 100 Super Lawyer List for Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Mr. Gorberg named to the top 100 lawyer list for a third time. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMT)

Private attorney may prosecute lawmaker
LAKE HAVASU CITY - La Paz County officials were expected to consider a payment agreement Monday for a private attorney to prosecute a state lawmaker on drunken-driving allegations. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:16:47 GMT)

Lemon Law Attorney, David J. Gorberg Named to The Top 100 Super Lawyer List for Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Mr. Gorberg named to the top 100 lawyer list for a third time. (PRWeb Jun 18, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U2luZy1FbXB0LUhhbGYtQ291cC1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 07:26:11 GMT)

Take 5 with Ashley Kaplan, compliance attorney
With the federal minimum wage set to increase next month, business owners around the country are being reminded that they need to update posters in the workplace. Recently, a Delta Township-based company was reprimanded by 11 states, including Michigan, for its mass-mailed sales pitches. Mandatory Poster Agency Inc. paid a fine as part of an agreement with the Michigan attorney general's office ... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:26:51 GMT)

Lawyer for the poor murdered in Legaspi
LEGASPI (AFP) - A government lawyer for the poor was killed in an ambush in the eastern Philippines as a team of European Union experts arrived Monday to advise the government on human rights abuses. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:27:29 GMT)

S.F. Attorney to reveal results of Jew inquiry
City Attorney Dennis Herrera is expected to announce the results of an investigation into whether embattled Supervisor Ed Jew, who is also the center of an FBI probe, violated the City Charter by not living in the Sunset district he represents at a press conference today. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:13:29 GMT)

Attorney-General decides to sue Thaksin, wife over Ratchadapisek land
The Attorney-General has decided to file lawsuit against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife Khunying Pojaman for violating the Anti-Corruption Act and Criminal suits related to the controversial Ratchadapisek land purchase. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:28:28 GMT)

Why Ed Jew's fate may rest with state attorney general
The fate of Ed Jew on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors may wind up being decided not by his colleagues or Mayor Gavin Newsom, but by state Attorney General Jerry Brown. Here's why: Short of a voter recall, only the mayor or attorney general has... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:54:31 GMT)

Lawyer warns city faces flood of primary school challenges
A LAWYER has warned that the council is facing a rash of legal challenges from parents being refused entry to their favoured primary school. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:48:46 GMT)

Lawyer accused of lewdness at shopping center
FLEMINGTON, N.J. - A politically connected lawyer _ wearing nothing but glasses, socks and a hands-free headset _ masturbated in front of two women at a shopping center, police said. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:00:49 GMT)

Lawyer charged with lewdness
A politically connected lawyer wearing nothing but glasses, socks and a hands-free headset masturbated in front of two women at a shopping center, police said. Christopher L. Daul was released on his own recognizance after he was charged with lewdness and disorderly conduct on Friday. One of the women wrote down Daul's license plate number as he drove off and later picked him out of a lineup, ... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:44:03 GMT)

Duke prosecutor says he will resign as District Attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. - Breaking down in tears at his ethics trial, Mike Nifong abruptly said Friday he would quit as district attorney and admitted he got “carried away” during his discredited rape prosecution of three Duke University lacrosse players. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:46:42 GMT)

Lawyer accused of lewdness
A politically connected lawyer -- wearing nothing but glasses, socks and a hands-free headset -- touched himself in front of two women at a shopping center in Flemington, Hunterdon County, police said. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 12:55:39 GMT)

Pakistan judge's lawyer protests harassment
A lawyer for Pakistan's suspended chief justice urged the country's Supreme Court to take note of the alleged harassment of the top judge's relatives and legal team. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:20:04 GMT)

N.J. Lawyer Accused of Lewdness At Shopping Center
A politically connected lawyer - wearing nothing but glasses, socks and a hands-free headset - masturbated in front of two women at a shopping center, police said. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:34:56 GMT)

Lawyer for poor murdered
LEGAZPI CITY – A government lawyer working at the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) here was killed in an ambush yesterday. Police are still conducting an investigation on the killing of lawyer Luis Dote, 46. Another person was reportedly wounded in the attack. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:43:34 GMT)

Cop-and-lawyer shows stretch real-life truth
The Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments just aren't that amusing. Thus, in separating fact from television legal fiction, there is usually a lot of room for improvement in small-screen portrayals of the amendments involving search and seizure, self-incrimination and right to a lawyer. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:03:24 GMT)

City Attorney moves to remove Ed Jew from office -- seeks permission to sue from AG
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera announced today that he will seek the approval of the state attorney general to file a lawsuit to oust Supervisor Ed Jew from office, charging that the freshman supervisor lied about where he lived to win and hold... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:46:35 GMT)

Nigeria: Lawyer Says Obi Decision 'Riddled' with Errors
Lagos based lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Gani Fawehenmi has disagreed with last week's verdict of the Supreme Court which extended the tenure of Governor Peter Obi of Anambra state to March 17, 2010 saying the judgment was "riddled with constitutional errors". (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:52:04 GMT)

Judge plans contempt proceedings against former Spector attorney
The judge in Phil Spector's murder trial said contempt proceedings would go forward Monday against a former defense attorney who has said she will not testify to the jury that she saw a defense forensic expert pick up possible evidence at the scene of actress Lana Clarkson's death that has never been provided to the prosecution. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:52:36 GMT)

Ex-lawyer for Spector held in contempt
Sara Caplan, a former lawyer for Phil Spector, was formally held in contempt this afternoon for refusing to testify about what she saw when defense experts searched the music producer's home where Lana Clarkson's body was found. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 17:53:52 GMT)

Judge Plans Contempt Proceedings Against Ex-Spector Attorney
The judge in Phil Spector's murder trial said contempt proceedings would go forward against a former defense attorney who said she will not testify that she saw a defense forensic expert pick up possible evidence at the scene of Lana Clarkson's death (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:24:57 GMT)

Former attorney general sworn into office as circuit judge
PIERRE -- Former South Dakota Attorney General Mark Barnett was sworn into office Monday to become a circuit judge. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:44:46 GMT)

Attorney's PA-3 bid sets up possible Dem primary
Attorney Tom Myers entered the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania’s Third District Monday, giving Democrats a second significant challenger to Rep. Phil English (R-Pa.) and setting up a potential primary next year. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:04:50 GMT)

Judge: Duke attorney must leave office now
A judge said Monday he would order Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong to leave his duties immediately after he was disbarred for his misconduct in the Duke University rape case. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:43:36 GMT)

City attorney looks to file lawsuit to oust embattled supervisor
The city attorney said Monday he is seeking the state attorney general's approval to sue for Supervisor Ed Jew's ouster over allegations the freshman politician lied about living in the... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:51:50 GMT)

San Francisco city attorney begins effort to oust supervisor
The San Francisco city attorney this morning announced that he has initiated the legal process to remove embattled Supervisor Ed Jew from office. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 19:57:16 GMT)

City attorney looks to sue to oust embattled San Francisco supervisor
SAN FRANCISCO -- The city attorney said Monday he is seeking the state attorney general's approval to sue for Supervisor Ed Jew's ouster over allegations the freshman politician lied about living in the district he represents. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:05:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Reject plan to limit governors' veto power and start over
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Madison lawyer who has spent years trying to limit the veto power of Wisconsin governors told lawmakers today to reject a constitutional amendment that would do just that. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:36:27 GMT)

Lawyer: Reject plan to limit governors' veto power and start over
Associated Press - June 18, 2007 4:35 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A Madison lawyer who has spent years trying to limit the veto power of Wisconsin governors told lawmakers today to reject a... (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:38:14 GMT)

SF City Attorney Seeks Supervisor Ed Jew's Removal
A lawyer for San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew fired back at City Attorney Dennis Herrera Monday afternoon, saying Herrera's attempt to oust the supervisor is unfair and a bid for publicity. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:39:00 GMT)

Judge in Spector case holds the music producer's ex-defence lawyer in contempt
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A former defence lawyer for Phil Spector was declared in contempt of court Monday after she tearfully refused to testify that she saw a defence expert in the murder case pick up possible evidence. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:52:00 GMT)

Quotes from attorney contempt hearing in Phil Spector case
Questions by Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson that led to a finding of contempt against Sara Caplan, a former defense attorney for music producer Phil Spector, when she refused to answer: (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:52:46 GMT)

Attorney announces his Pa. candidacy, triggers possible Democratic primary
Attorney Tom Myers announced his House bid in Pennsylvania’s 3rd district yesterday, giving Democrats a second significant challenger to Rep. Phil English (R-Pa.) and setting up a potential primary next year. (Mon, 18 Jun 2007 23:26:37 GMT)

Judge holds former Spector defense attorney in contempt
LOS ANGELES, 5:04 p.m. June 18 (AP): A former defense attorney for music producer Phil Spector tearfully refused to answer a prosecutor's questions about allegedly missing evidence in the murder case and was declared in contempt of court Monday. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:10:45 GMT)

Lawyer says company not to blame for Coria's ban
A lawyer representing a New Jersey company accused of selling tainted vitamin supplements to a professional tennis player said his client is not to blame for the player's suspension after a positive steroid test. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:12:34 GMT)

Phil Spector's former lawyer faces jail
Phil Spector's former lawyer faces jail after being held in contempt of court for refusing to testify against her former client during his murder trial. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:26:14 GMT)

City attorney looks to file lawsuit to oust embattled supervisor
SAN FRANCISCO -- The city attorney said Monday he is seeking the state attorney general's approval to sue for Supervisor Ed Jew's ouster over allegations the freshman politician lied about living in the district he represents. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:47:41 GMT)

Daughter in guardian case drops lawyer
PROVIDENCE — Francine Ardito, the Virginia daughter of 90-year-old Laurette Borduas Eifrig, has discharged her lawyer here, lashing out at the Rhode Island court system for what she terms “extreme procrastination” and favoritism in its handling of issues surrounding her mother’s guardianship. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 02:57:18 GMT)

Ex-Spector attorney held in contempt
An ex-defense attorney for Phil Spector was declared in contempt of court Monday after she tearfully refused to testify that she saw a defense expert in the murder case pick up possible evidence. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 03:12:29 GMT)

VT Families' Lawyer: No Lawsuit Considered
Governor Tim Kaine will meet with some of the families of Virginia Tech victims this coming Saturday. The lawyer representing those families says both sides will discuss including a voice for the parents on the state panel. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:11:47 GMT)

Bach fires lawyer after losing custody battle
David Hasslehoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach fired her lawyer, Debra Opri, yesterday following last week's court ruling that awarded the "Baywatch" actor sole custody... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:12:05 GMT)

Lawyer accused of lewd act
FLEMINGTON | A prominent Hunterdon County lawyer who has served as counsel to New Jersey state government allegedly masturbated Friday outside of a minivan in a shopping outlet parking lot. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:15:47 GMT)

Suspect feared beating, attorney says
A Harrisburg man on trial in the shooting of a member of an anti-violence hip-hop artist's entourage acted in self-defense, his attorney told a Dauphin County jury yesterday. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 04:27:57 GMT)

Metairie attorney set to run for judicial seat
Mike Delesdernier, a Metairie attorney, announced Monday his candidacy to replace former state Judge Chuck Cusimano on the 24th Judicial District Court bench. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 05:44:07 GMT)

New lawyer appointed in Feast trial
The trial of one of the men accused in the death of 13-year-old Alexuia Feast nearly three years ago has been postponed until a new lawyer can be appointed. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 07:57:49 GMT)

Australian police hunt biker accused of killing lawyer
An Australia-wide manhunt was underway Tuesday for a Hell's Angel accused of killing a Melbourne lawyer amid calls for authorities to use Hong Kong's tough anti-triad tactics against biker gangs. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:46:49 GMT)

Twist in Spector trial puts focus on ex-attorney
LOS ANGELES - A former defense attorney for music producer Phil Spector tearfully refused to answer a prosecutor's questions about missing evidence in the murder case, and she was declared in contempt of court Monday. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:00:37 GMT)

Australian police hunt biker accused of killing lawyer
Police inspect the scene where a man was shot dead in Melbourne, 18 June 2007. An Australia-wide manhunt is underway for a Hell's Angel accused of killing a Melbourne lawyer amid calls for authorities to use Hong Kong's tough anti-triad tactics against biker gangs. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:01:10 GMT)

State hires high-powered lawyer to present Pastrick racketeering case
Former East Chicago mayor Robert A. Pastrick will face the lawyer who led the prosecution of former Illinois Gov. George Ryan and Chicago patronage boss Robert Sorich when he heads to court next year to face racketeering charges. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:16:48 GMT)

Man gets 2 years for acting as lawyer
The phony lawyer has taken down his shingle. George Robotis, jailed in January for impersonating a lawyer in Criminal Court, pleaded guilty to four felonies Monday, drawing a two-year prison sentence. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:23:55 GMT)

Former Spector attorney held in contempt as prosecution nears end
LOS ANGELES Jurors in the Phil Spector murder trial have been told prosecutors are nearly done presenting their case, but they haven't learned that a former Spector attorney may go to jail for refusing to testify about an alleged piece of missing evidence. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 09:58:52 GMT)

Spector's former lawyer ruled in contempt after refusing to testify about evidence
LOS ANGELES, June 19 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): In an emotional showdown, a former lawyer for Phil Spector was found in contempt of court yesterday after she disobeyed a judge's order and refused to answer questions about alleged missing evidence in the murder case. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:40:00 GMT)

Rare move could force Ed Jew out / S.F. city attorney asks attorney general to intervene based on residency claim
City Attorney Dennis Herrera's request Monday for permission from the state attorney general to file a lawsuit that could force Supervisor Ed Jew out of office is a legal tactic rarely used in California and believed to be unprecedented in San Francisco. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:47:59 GMT)

Craddick opponents seek attorney general's opinion
By JOHN MORITZ AUSTIN -- Two allies-turned-adversaries of House Speaker Tom Craddick asked the Texas attorney general Monday to determine whether the embattled leader had overstepped his authority last month when he crushed a rebellion by refusing to allow his opponents to speak. Republican Reps. Jim Keffer of Eastland and Byron Cook of Corsicana, both chairmen of powerful House committees, ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:46:32 GMT)

Hicks lawyer to be honoured by Aussie peers
US military lawyer Major Michael Mori ? best known for his vigorous defence of convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks ? will be recognised by his Australian peers next week. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:04:00 GMT)

Ex-Spector Attorney Held in Contempt
Judge in Spector Murder Case Holds Music Producer's Former Defense Attorney in Contempt (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:07:53 GMT)

Senate OKs judgeship for Medford attorney
Medford attorney Susan J. Claypoole becomes the 17th judge on the Superior Court bench in Mount Holly today. Claypoole, 57, was nominated by Gov. Jon S. Corzine last month. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 12:12:32 GMT)

Spector lawyer held in contempt
The Phil Spector trial judge holds a former defence lawyer in contempt of court after refusing to testify about possible evidence. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:49:43 GMT)

Attorney Who Got Paris Jailed Was Mum on Wife's Crash
City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo apologized for keeping quiet about a 2004 accident in which his wife crashed his city-issued vehicle -- while driving on a suspended license. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:25:27 GMT)

Paulose fills top jobs in U.S. attorney's office
Three veterans in the U.S. attorney's office have been named to management posts that were abruptly vacated in April when the former supervisors announced they would return to prosecuting cases. Jeff Paulsen, who has been with the office for 19 years, became chief of the Criminal Division after the resignations. Frank Magill, a 17-year veteran, agreed to serve as first assistant U.S. attorney. ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:06:19 GMT)

Judge holds former Spector defense attorney in contempt
Attorney cites lawyer-client confidentiality, constitution for not speaking. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:49:51 GMT)

Lawyer tells of lost seasons for tennis player in vitamin trial
The lawyer for Guillermo Coria told a jury today that the young tennis player lost two seasons, millions of dollars and his reputation because of "sloppy manufacturing'' that tainted a multivitamin with a steroid. The trace amounts of a steroid, not listed on the label, led to a mandatory suspension for Coria, an Argentine who was once ranked No. 3 worldwide and is now suing Universal Nutrition, ... (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:59:02 GMT)

State Farm Seeks to Disqualify Lawyer
A prominent lawyer for hundreds of Mississippi homeowners who sued their insurers after Hurricane Katrina should be barred from one of those cases because of "serious and repeated ethical violations," State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. argued Tuesday in court papers. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:42:51 GMT)

Attorney General's office continues review of alleged De Anza rape case
A spokesman for Attorney General Jerry Brown's office said prosecutors continue to review Santa Clara County District Attorney Dolores Carr's decision not to file charges in the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl at a De Anza College baseball player's birthday party. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:57:17 GMT)

Lawyer says Padilla went to Egypt to study Arabic, not to become fighter
MIAMI -- A lawyer for Jose Padilla questioned an FBI agent Tuesday about a wiretapped phone call indicating the terror suspect traveled from Broward County to Egypt in 1998 to study Arabic, not to fight as a religious warrior. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:02:39 GMT)

Attorney: 'Vinny Gorgeous' is a mobster, not a killer
Vincent Basciano might be a member of the Bonanno crime family but federal prosecutors can't prove that he took part in a number of murder conspiracies and other crimes, a defense attorney told a federal court jury Tuesday morning. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:04:46 GMT)

Lawyer held in contempt in Spector trial
Lawyer Sara Caplan broke down in tears in Los Angeles County Court as she was cited for contempt for refusing to testify against Phil Spector. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:50:37 GMT)

District attorney decides no on the death penalty
KUSA - The Larimer County District Attorney has decided he will not seek the death penalty in the case of Shawna Nelson, the woman accused of killing her ex-lover's wife. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 19:54:31 GMT)

Conrad Black Accuser a `Serial Liar,' Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Conrad Black, the ex- Hollinger International Inc. chairman on trial for fraud and racketeering, asked jurors in Chicago not to convict him on the word of ``a serial liar,'' his former partner, F. David Radler. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:06:34 GMT)

Don't send Lord Black to jail because he's rich: lawyer
Deposed media tycoon Conrad Black should not be sent to jail just because he's rich, his defense lawyer said in closing arguments Tuesday at a Chicago fraud trial. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:34:22 GMT)

Attorney: Mayor didn't violate rules
The Holly Springs mayor's new job promoting a golf course development in town does not violate state or town ethics rules, the town attorney says in a recent memo. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:39:50 GMT)

Lawyer Says Mitchell Johnson To Be Before Federal Grand Jury
A lawyer for one of the Jonesboro school shooters says federal authorities want a grand jury to consider drug and weapons charges against Mitchell Johnson. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:58:57 GMT)

Conrad Black Accuser a `Serial Liar,' Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Conrad Black, the ex- Hollinger International Inc. chairman on trial for fraud and racketeering, asked jurors in Chicago not to convict him on the word of ``a serial liar,'' his former partner, F. David Radler. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:21:37 GMT)

Deal fails, and ex-attorney is held in contempt at Spector trial
A judge found a former attorney for Phil Spector in contempt of court Monday for refusing to testify at the music legend's murder trial about a piece of evidence allegedly missing from the scene of an actress's death. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:22:04 GMT)

Conrad Black Accuser a `Serial Liar,' Lawyer Says (Update3)
June 19 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Conrad Black, the ex- Hollinger International Inc. chairman on trial for fraud, asked jurors in Chicago not to convict him on the word of ``serial liar'' F. David Radler, Black's former business partner. (Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:36:34 GMT)

Hasselhoff's Ex Hires New Lawyer In Divorce Battle
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife was back in court Tuesday with a new lawyer to represent her in a divorce battle with the actor. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:13:00 GMT)

Attorney drops homicide, robbery case
TWIN FALLS - A homicide and robbery suspect's secret financier is at the heart of why the suspect's attorney quit Monday morning. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:21:08 GMT)

Lesser charge recommended for Marine lawyer in Haditha killings
A Marine lawyer charged with failing to probe the killings of 24 Iraqi civilians was derelict in his duties, according to a report by an investigating officer. However, the investigator also found the lawyer was "selectively singled out" for prosecution while more senior officers escaped charges. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 03:22:36 GMT)

Counsel's Libel Suit Against Hiring Attorney Is Dismissed
A federal judge has tossed out a libel suit brought by a local counsel in New York City against a Pennsylvania attorney who hired and fired him. Southern District of New York Judge Shira A. Scheindlin found that the judicial proceedings privilege barred the libel claim, which centered on an e-mail sent to parties regarding a civil suit that was settled. Scheindlin rejected arguments that the ... (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:07:27 GMT)

TU lawyer defends COMELEC's trip to Maguindanao
An election lawyer of the administration defended Wednesday the Commission on Elections' (COMELEC) latest move to look for documents pertinent to the May 2007 senatorial elections in Maguindanao province. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:29:59 GMT)

City Attorney urges San Diego mayor to halt work on office tower
SAN DIEGO - City Attorney Michael Aguirre called Tuesday on San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders to sign an order to halt all work on an office tower being built near Montgomery Field and deemed a hazard to pilots. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:49:37 GMT)

Attorney seeks to halt courthouse actions
The legal battle surrounding the Seneca County Courthouse continued Tuesday when an attorney for six anonymous clients filed a motion to halt officials from tampering with the historic building or its grounds. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 04:55:05 GMT)

State Farm wants lawyer for homeowners off case
State Farm says Richard Scruggs, the lawyer for thousands of Hurricane Katrina victims disputing their insurance coverage, violated ethics rules and should be removed from at least one case. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:35:50 GMT)

New York attorney general attacks schools' effect on loan rate
Some student loan providers have been setting rates based on the schools borrowers attend, a practice New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo likens to "redlining" in the home mortgage market. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 05:36:10 GMT)

Aurora attorney joins judicial race
A well-known local defense attorney has entered the race for the open judicial seat in Aurora. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:09:12 GMT)

Lawyer facing lewdness charge keeps ethics post
A Hackensack lawyer remains vice president of the Bergen County Bar Association and chairman of a regional state ethics panel while facing charges of exposing himself in public. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:21:20 GMT)

Pamela Bach dumps attorney Debra Opri
Washington, June 20 (ANI): David Hasslehoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach has fired her high-profile attorney Debra Opri. Bach decided to move on from Opri just four days after the judge granted primary physical and sole legal custody of her daughters to Hasselhoff.oping to fight with a different lawyer, Bach appeared in the Los Angeles Superior Court on June 19 and requested a judge to hire Mark ... (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:30:18 GMT)

Lesser charge recommended for Marine lawyer in Haditha killings
Investigator says lawyer was derelict in failing to order a use of force probe, but that matter should be handled administratively not criminally. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:05:15 GMT)

15 apply to be U.S. attorney
Three Orlando-area attorneys are among 15 lawyers who have applied for the vacant U.S. attorney's job in Central Florida, the head of a screening panel said Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:32:24 GMT)

Black's Lawyer Attacks Key Witness's Credibility
CHICAGO, June 19 -- Conrad Black's lawyer accused prosecutors Tuesday of trying to prejudice jurors against the media mogul by focusing on his affluent lifestyle while basing their racketeering and fraud case on the word of a former business partner he described as "a proven liar." (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:16:16 GMT)

Black's lawyer asks jury: Where are the victims?
CHICAGO -- Defence lawyer Edward Greenspan struck back during closing arguments on Tuesday at the Conrad Black fraud trial by questioning why the prosecution never put a victim of the alleged scheme on the stand. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:43:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Employees Cleaned Kitchen After Killing Goat
A lawyer for a China Grove restaurant at the center of an E. coli investigation said employees cleaned the kitchen after slaughtering a goat inside. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 11:52:10 GMT)

Attorney: Man accused of fatal shooting passes polygraph
FARMINGTON — A local attorney representing an 18-year-old man charged with Kailie Sitta's March 18 shooting death claimed Tuesday his client passed a polygraph test and did not kill the young girl. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:06:56 GMT)

Lawyer tries to exclude tapes
Bromwell attorney says FBI recordings won't allow fair trial A new lawyer appointed to represent indicted former state Sen. Thomas L. Bromwell Sr. says that hours of secret FBI tapes peppered with the politician's racial and sexist epithets are irrelevant and should be excluded from his trial because they could impair a jury's ability to reach a fair verdict. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:38:47 GMT)

Statement of State Attorney Steve Meadows regarding the office of the 14th District Medical Examiner
State Attorney Steve Meadows on Tuesday held a news conference to announce Medical Examiner Charlkes Siebert will stay on as Interim Medical Examiner while a search committee looks for a permanent repolacement. This is Mr. Meadows full statement: (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:47:57 GMT)

David Hasselhoff's Ex-Wife Hires New Divorce Attorney
Pamela Bach hired a new attorney to represent her in her ongoing divorce battle with the David Hasselhoff. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:54:57 GMT)

Hasselhoff's ex-wife gets new lawyer
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife returned to court with a new lawyer to represent her in a divorce battle with the actor. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:31:28 GMT)

NY Attorney General Sues Over Spyware
New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer accused a major Internet advertising company of secretly installing spyware and sending ads through spyware already installed on personal computers. Spyware is installed without the user's knowledge. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:00:07 GMT)