Attorney News Jun 2007
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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. Pamela Bach replaced attorney Debra A. Opri with Mark Vincent Kaplan several days after losing custody of the couple's two teenage daughters. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:03:30 GMT)
Sarcastic lawyer dismissed from case
A Chicago lawyer who told a Florida bankruptcy judge he thought she was "a few french fries short of a Happy Meal," is no longer on the case. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:50:34 GMT)
Hyde Park lawyer suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court suspended the law license of Cincinnati lawyer David Scacchetti for six months for violating state attorney discipline rules when he was charged with possession of cocaine in 2005. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:22:41 GMT)
LA city attorney's wife named in warrant
The wife of the city's top prosecutor has an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to appear in court nine years ago on charges of driving without insurance, with a suspended license and in an unregistered car. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo got Paris Hilton jailed for violating probation for driving with a suspended license, then condemned her early release. Now, he says he's embarrassed about ... (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:57:30 GMT)
Conrad Black stubborn but innocent, his lawyer says
Conrad Black is a stubborn but innocent man, the victim of manipulative, over-reaching government prosecutors and shareholders who wanted to break up his publishing company, a lawyer for the former media mogul told jurors at his criminal fraud trial on Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:28:14 GMT)
LA City Attorney's Wife Named in Warrant
The wife of the city's top prosecutor has an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to appear in court nine years ago on charges of driving without insurance, with a suspended license and in an unregistered car. City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo got Paris... (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:31:46 GMT)
Former Spector Attorney Formally Served With Contempt Order
A former attorney for rock music producer Phil Spector is formally served with a contempt order for refusing to testify in her ex-client's murder trial. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:50:31 GMT)
Attorney wants charges in ’83 homicide tossed
WILKES-BARRE – An attorney for a man awaiting trial in a 1983 slaying says the suspect’s homicide charges should be dismissed. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:52:27 GMT)
Black deserved Hollinger perquisites, his lawyer says
Former Hollinger International Inc. Chairman Conrad Black deserved a free New York apartment and a partially paid birthday party for his wife because he was the "face" of the company, his lawyer told jurors in closing arguments at Black's fraud trial. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:52:58 GMT)
Jackson attorney censured
Associated Press - June 20, 2007 3:55 PM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The state Supreme Court has issued a formal public censure to Jackson attorney Richard Mulligan for violating professional... (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:01:56 GMT)
Jackson attorney censured
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The state Supreme Court has issued a formal public censure to Jackson attorney Richard Mulligan for violating professional conduct rules. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:04:34 GMT)
Jackson attorney censured
CHEYENNE -- The state Supreme Court publicly censured Jackson attorney Richard Mulligan on Wednesday for violating professional conduct rules, according to a Wyoming State Bar news release. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:11:23 GMT)
City Attorney's Wife Named In Arrest Warrant
The wife of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo is named in an outstanding arrest warrant for failing to appear in court in 1998 on charges of driving without insurance, with a suspended license and in an unregistered car, it was reported Wednesday. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:18:00 GMT)
Former Spector lawyer served with contempt order
A former lawyer for music producer Phil Spector was formally served with a contempt order on Wednesday after refusing to testify at the rock legend's murder trial. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:37:46 GMT)
Peter Byrnes, 1938-2007: Longtime Seattle trial attorney
Seattle trial attorney Peter Byrnes died peacefully Thursday from multiple myeloma, a rare form of cancer. He was 68. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:53:05 GMT)
Black's not a racketeer but a 'good man' unfairly charged, lawyer says
Romina Maurino June 20, 2007 - 4:47 p.m. CHICAGO (CP) - Conrad Black is not a racketeer but a "good man" who never defrauded anyone, his lawyer told jurors as they continued closing statements at the former press mogul's fraud trial. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:54:41 GMT)
Black Deserved Hollinger Perquisites, His Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 20 (Bloomberg) -- Former Hollinger International Inc. Chairman Conrad Black deserved a free New York apartment and a partially paid birthday party for his wife because he was the ``face'' of the company, his lawyer told jurors in closing arguments at Black's fraud trial. (Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:21:44 GMT)
McNulty Says Earlier Testimony On U.S. Attorney Firings "incomplete"
Deputy Attorney General Paul McNulty, who is scheduled to testify before a House Judiciary Committee subcommittee on Thursday regarding the firing of nine U.S. attorneys last year, said his earlier testimony to Congress on the matter "was in some respects incomplete," according to a prepared statement. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:18:02 GMT)
Enzi accepting applications for U.S. Attorney spot
WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., who will recommend a handful of U.S. attorney candidates to the Bush administration, is accepting resumes and letters of interest from attorneys interested in filling the vacant spot. Matt Mead, who'd been U.S. Att ... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:11:52 GMT)
Attorney Discusses Daycare Death
The case of an infant found dead at an Irondequoit daycare center may be closed, but the attorney representing the facility shared what he says may be the real cause of the child's death. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:29:03 GMT)
U.S. Attorney levels criticism at Orleans DA's office
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten leveled criticism at the office of Orleans District Attorney Eddie Jordan during a Congressional hearing into the surge of violent crime in New Orleans since Katrina. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 01:49:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Hancock family's lawsuit 'frivolous'
A lawyer representing the tow truck driver involved in the fatal crash of Cardinals pitcher Josh Hancock is giving Hancock's family 21 days to drop its wrongful death lawsuit. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 02:02:02 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney to testify
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger will testify today before the Senate Indian Affairs committee in Washington, where he has become embroiled in the controversy over the Justice Department's firings of U.S. attorneys. Heffelfinger, who resigned last year, is scheduled to appear at an oversight hearing on law enforcement in Indian Country, an issue that reportedly put him at ... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 03:06:33 GMT)
Judge Goes Easy on Lawyer Who Made 'French Fries' Comment About Her
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laurel Myerson Isicoff opted for leniency in the case of a prominent Chicago lawyer who told her she was "a few french fries short of a Happy Meal." She decided not to bar McDermott Will & Emery partner William P. Smith from practicing in South Florida bankruptcy court. Instead, Isicoff ordered him Wednesday to take an online course in professionalism administered by the ... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:08:49 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. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:52:05 GMT)
Chief justice, attorney general nominees to testify
TRENTON, N.J. - Gov. Jon S. Corzine's nominees for Supreme Court chief justice and attorney general finally get confirmation hearings Thursday. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:00:49 GMT)
British celebrity chef ignores jailed brother's pleas: lawyer
British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is ignoring pleas for help from his brother who is on trial for drug possession in Indonesia's Bali, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:49:34 GMT)
Judge Goes Easy on Lawyer Who Made 'French Fries' Comment About Her
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laurel Myerson Isicoff opted for leniency in the case of a prominent Chicago lawyer who told her she was "a few french fries short of a Happy Meal." She decided not to bar McDermott Will & Emery partner William P. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:01:45 GMT)
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay ignores jailed brother's pleas: lawyer
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is ignoring pleas for help from his brother who is on trial for drug possession in Indonesia's Bali, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:20:35 GMT)
Applications open for U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON - Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., who will recommend a handful of U.S. attorney candidates to the Bush administration, is accepting resumes and letters of interest from attorneys interested in filling the vacant spot. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:41:51 GMT)
Attorney says retrial would violate suspect’s rights
WILKES-BARRE – An attorney for a man awaiting trial in a 1983 slaying says the suspect’s homicide charges should be dismissed. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:53:37 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. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 08:24:08 GMT)
Hyde Park lawyer suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court suspended the license of Cincinnati lawyer David Scacchetti for six months for violating state attorney discipline rules. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 09:45:11 GMT)
S.F. City Attorney to seek gang injunctions
As violence intensifies in two San Francisco neighborhoods, City Attorney Dennis Herrera is expected to announce today that he is seeking civil injunctions against street gangs in those areas. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:13:39 GMT)
SAN FRANCISCO / City attorney is going after alleged gangs / Herrera seeks injunctions and curfews in more districts
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera will file suit today against alleged gangs in the Mission District and the Western Addition, seeking to impose curfews and limit members' right to gather in public areas, law enforcement sources said. Herrera... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:54:21 GMT)
Attorney general handed financial info in Cox matter
UNION COUNTY - The Illinois Attorney General's office has been provided copies of financial records that could incriminate attorney Patrick Cox on allegations he stole money from one of his clients. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:15:14 GMT)
Nancy Bell fails in attempt to control attorney
BRONSON - A motion by Levy County Commissioner Nancy Bell to forego the annual contract renewal for County Attorney Anne Brown died from the lack of a second at the June 19 meeting. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:19:25 GMT)
Attorney asks for lower bond in case of missing Bloomfield girl
An attorney said Thursday he is seeking a lower bond for a West Hartford man accused in the disappearance of a missing Bloomfield girl found locked in a tiny storage room in his house. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:22:47 GMT)
Black co-defendant lawyer blasts prosecution for 'baseless accusations'
June 21, 2007 - 1:08 p.m. CHICAGO (CP) - A lawyer for one of Conrad Black's co-defendants blasted U.S. government lawyers Thursday for misleading jurors with "baseless accusations" and utterly failing to prove Peter Atkinson committed a crime. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:24:42 GMT)
L.A. city attorney accused of using staffers to run errands, watch his kids
The Los Angeles Times says City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo has had members of his staff running personal errands and watching his children. Anonymous sources, who refused to be named for fear of reprisal, tell the paper they saw city employees... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:54:02 GMT)
Attorney general handed financial info in Cox matter
UNION COUNTY - The Illinois Attorney General's office has been provided copies of financial records that could incriminate attorney Patrick Cox on allegations he stole money from one of his clients. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:00:13 GMT)
Attorney general: Hundreds of Michigan sex offenders have MySpace pages
LANSING -- Attorney General Mike Cox announced today he has obtained a list of 200 known sex offenders who are using the popular Internet site MySpace, and has turned over the names to law enforcement agencies. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:23:25 GMT)
Black Prosecutors Trying to Confuse Jury, Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 21 (Bloomberg) -- Prosecutors in Conrad Black's fraud trial have been trying to confuse jurors with allegations they can't back up with evidence, a lawyer for one of Black's codefendants said. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:36:40 GMT)
S.F. city attorney sues alleged gangs in Mission, Western Addition
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed lawsuits today against three alleged gangs in the Western Addition and one in the Mission District that authorities suspect of spreading violence and fear through both neighborhoods. The lawsuits ask a... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:38:54 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzalez To Visit Seattle Next Week
SEATTLE -- Next week, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will make his first visit to Seattle since U.S. Attorney John McKay was forced out in a controversial purge that prompted an ongoing congressional investigation. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:53:05 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzalez to visit Seattle next week
Associated Press - June 21, 2007 3:45 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is scheduled to visit Seattle Wednesday to deliver a speech on intellectual property rights and... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 19:56:56 GMT)
TSSAA attorney hopes ruling proved critics wrong
An attorney for the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association is hoping today's Supreme Court ruling proved critics wrong. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:13:56 GMT)
New Durham district attorney sworn in here in Asheville
ASHEVILLE - Jim Hardin was sworn in as Durham's district attorney this morning. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:17:24 GMT)
Sacramento attorney to receive federal court honor
Sacramento attorney Charity Kenyon will receive the American Inns of Court's 2007 Professionalism Award for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:19:40 GMT)
Hasselhoff's wife gets new lawyer, continues fight
David Hasselhoff's ex-wife has returned to court with a new lawyer to represent her in a divorce battle with the actor. Pamela Bach replaced her old lawyer with a new one, several days after losing custody of the couple's two teenage daughters. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:37:07 GMT)
Lawyer Ron Heads Salvator Mile
Lawyer Ron will look to add a fifth graded stakes victory to his resume when he takes on four others in the $150,000 Salvator Mile Handicap (gr. III) at Monmouth Park June 23. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:48:50 GMT)
Black Prosecutors Trying to Confuse Jury, Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 21 (Bloomberg) -- Prosecutors in Conrad Black's fraud trial have been trying to confuse jurors with allegations they can't back up with evidence, a lawyer for one of Black's codefendants said. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:36:36 GMT)
San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre chat transcript
1:06 p.m. June 21 (SIGNONSANDIEGO): Moderator(P) Thank you for joining our Thursday morning chat with San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre. Union-Tribune reporter Ron Powell is here to host the discussion and we'll be forwarding your questions to Mr. Aguirre. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:39:03 GMT)
White Plains lawyer pleads guilty to ripping off clients
WHITE PLAINS - A White Plains lawyer faces up to six years in prison for ripping off clients. Chase Caro, 49, of Hartford Lane pleaded guilty today in state Supreme Court in White Plains to one count second-degree grand larceny, a felony. (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:47:20 GMT)
Ark. court upholds sanction of anti-tax gadfly lawyer
Associated Press - June 21, 2007 7:14 PM ET LITTLE ROCK (AP) - The state Supreme Court has upheld a disciplinary panel's decision to suspend anti-tax gadfly lawyer Oscar Stilley's law license... (Thu, 21 Jun 2007 23:17:59 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: No charges in E. coli outbreak tied to spinach
Federal prosecutors have decided that criminal charges are not warranted in last year's nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to fresh California spinach, the U.S. Attorney in San Francisco said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:31:10 GMT)
Ethics Commission Member Calls For Discussion Of City Attorney
A member of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission says he wants to discuss the actions of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo at the commission's next meeting. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:06:01 GMT)
State attorney general to probe San Diego corruption claims
The state attorney general's office said Thursday that it will investigate the city attorney's allegations that Mayor Jerry Sanders acted corruptly by allowing a campaign donor to build a dangerously high office tower near an airport. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 01:46:00 GMT)
Attorney General Gonzales coming to Seattle
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales next week will make his first visit to Seattle since U.S. Attorney John McKay was forced out in a controversial purge that prompted an ongoing congressional investigation. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:10:40 GMT)
Influx of cases caused by gang raids manageable for courts: attorney general
TORONTO (CP) - Ontario's court system is working as fast as it can to process the more than 90 people arrested during a series of police raids in southern Ontario last week, the province's attorney general said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:16:45 GMT)
Wife of city attorney says she's embarrassed by driving problems
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - The wife of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says she's neither organized nor a good driver and is embarrassed about her poor driving record which forced her husband to publicly apologize this week. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:47:03 GMT)
Have a legal question? Hispanic caucus holds 'Ask a Lawyer' event
JEROME - The Idaho Hispanic Caucus Institute for Research and Education is sponsoring, "Ask a Lawyer, Maria Andrare." The free event includes a presentation about family legalization basics. Andrade is a lawyer with extensive experience on immigration laws, according to the Caldwell-based institute. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:05:46 GMT)
N.J. Lawyer Hit by New Fraud Charges for Staging Auto Accidents
A New Jersey grand jury has indicted personal injury lawyer Irwin Seligsohn and his firm on charges they conspired between 1998 and 2003 to submit insurance claims for a fake auto accident, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice has announced. It is the third indictment against Seligsohn, 71, in connection with the same types of activity. In 2005, he and his partner became the first lawyers ... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:11:28 GMT)
Industry Insider: Can't afford a divorce lawyer? Self-help guide may be for you
Divorce can be an emotionally messy and legally complicated affair. It usually requires a lawyer. But many people cannot afford to hire one to help navigate family court. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:45:34 GMT)
State attorney to probe corruption allegations made against San Diego Mayor
SAN DIEGO - The state Attorney General's Office announced Thursday it will investigate corruption charges the city attorney levied against San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders for his handling of the construction of an office tower near Montgomery Field that has been deemed a hazard to aviation. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 04:54:33 GMT)
N.J. Lawyer Hit by New Fraud Charges for Staging Auto Accidents
A New Jersey grand jury has indicted personal injury lawyer Irwin Seligsohn and his firm on charges they conspired between 1998 and 2003 to submit insurance claims for a fake auto accident, the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice has announced. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:02:32 GMT)
california: U.S. attorney: No charges in outbreak of E. coli
SAN FRANCISCO Federal prosecutors have decided that criminal charges are not warranted in last year's nationwide E. coli outbreak linked to fresh California spinach, the U.S. attorney in San Francisco said Thursday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:14:39 GMT)
Broward County judge took loan from attorney for hurricane repairs
Lawyer says he received no special treatment A Broward County judge needed money for hurricane-related repairs on his home so he turned to an attorney for a loan, according to the attorney and the judge's lawyer. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:25:17 GMT)
Attorney Kenyon honored for professionalism
Sacramento attorney Charity Kenyon will receive the American Inns of Court's 2007 Professionalism Award for the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:35:02 GMT)
Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to speak here
Next week, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will make his first visit to Seattle since U.S. Attorney John McKay was forced out in a purge... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:37:30 GMT)
Rights lawyer, wife busted
A well-known civil rights lawyer and his wife were busted in Brooklyn last night for allegedly interfering in an arrest they witnessed, authorities said. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:32:00 GMT)
Attorney General's Office petitions court on migrant bail
The Arizona Attorney General's Office filed a petition in the Arizona Court of Appeals Thursday asking the court to reconsider bail that was granted to three suspected undocumented immigrants over protests of the prosecutor. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:37:17 GMT)
Driver 'devastated' by woman's death, lawyer says; Investigation into cause continues
HAVERHILL - The stress of killing a mother of two with her car has so traumatized Marie Pigaga that she has left the area to recover emotionally as the crash investigation continues, her lawyer said. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:20:00 GMT)
State attorney general to probe San Diego corruption claims
Mayor requests intervention after city attorney calls his behavior 'corrupt and embarrassing.' (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:05:05 GMT)
Wife of L.A. city attorney says she's embarrassed by driving problems
Michelle Delgadillo says she's a poor driver and organizer. LOS ANGELES -- The wife of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says she's neither organized nor a good driver and is embarrassed about her poor driving record which forced her husband to publicly apologize this week. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:05:35 GMT)
SAN FRANCISCO / City attorney aims to widen gang injunction
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera mapped out an expansion of his gang injunction program Thursday, saying he will ask a judge to restrict the movements of as many as 85 members in three neighborhood "safety zones." One of the zones would cover... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:44:00 GMT)
Report: Two inquiries launched into LA city attorney's activities
Two separate inquiries have been launched that will examine the use of city resources for personal reasons by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:46:00 GMT)
Suspended radiologist confident in abilities: lawyer
A St. John's lawyer is defending the work of a southern Newfoundland radiologist who was suspended last month amid a review of his work. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:13:00 GMT)
Court dismisses Koli plea to change his lawyer
Ghaziabad, June 22 (IANS) A special court Friday dismissed an application by Surendra Koli, prime accused in the Nithari serial murders, to change his lawyer and cancel his plea that employer Moninder Singh Pandher's confession be incorporated in a chargesheet related to one of the killings. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:16:09 GMT)
Court dismisses Koli plea to change his lawyer
A special court dismissed an application by Surendra Koli, prime accused in the Nithari serial murders, to change his lawyer. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:16:49 GMT)
MCOCA Court ultimatum to blasts accused to finalise lawyer
The special MCOCA Court gave an ultimatum to the July 11 train blasts accused to finalise their lawyer by July 6. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:17:11 GMT)
Officials discuss school vandalism with District Attorney
Hudson and New Richmond police chiefs, police investigators and school officials met Wednesday morning with the St. Croix County District Attorney Eric Johnson to discuss the the involvement of approximately 40 Hudson High School students in the vandalism of five schools, including New Richmond, on June 3. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:33:22 GMT)
Court dismisses Koli plea to change his lawyer
GHAZIABAD: A special court on Friday dismissed an application by Surendra Koli, prime accused in the Nithari serial murders, to change his lawyer and cancel his plea that employer Moninder Singh Pandher's confession be incorporated in a chargesheet related to one of the killings. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:55:19 GMT)
NH attorney general probes Romney aides
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into whether presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's staff might have made an illegal traffic stop. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 13:38:33 GMT)
New Hampshire attorney general investigates traffic stop by Romney aides
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into whether U.S. presidential hopeful Mitt Romney's staff might have made an illegal traffic stop. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:27:57 GMT)
Lawyer charged with damaging cars
A senior Aberdeen lawyer is given a deferred sentence after causing almost £1,000 in damage to parked cars. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 14:58:00 GMT)
Court dismisses Koli plea to change his lawyer
A special court on Friday dismissed an application by Surendra Koli, prime accused in the Nithari serial murders, to change his lawyer and cancel his plea that employer Moninder Singh Pandher's confession be incorporated in a chargesheet related to one of the killings. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:23:33 GMT)
Hilarious exchange between lawyer and SmartFlix
One of the publishers of a DVD that SmartFlix offers didn't like the idea that SmartFlix was renting out his video so he retained a lawyer, Robert H. Tourtelot, to try to get SmartFlix to stop renting the DVD. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:13:17 GMT)
Attorney General curses reporter at political event
Attorney General curses reporter at political event (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:52:16 GMT)
Glendora ordered to pay attorney's fees
GLENDORA - A judge ordered the city this week to pay $40,000 in attorney's fees and costs to a resident who won a Public Records Act lawsuit against Glendora. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:19:16 GMT)
Yekaterinburg lawyer sentenced to four years for extremism
YEKATERINBURG. June 22 (Interfax) - The Leninsky District Court in Yekaterinburg found lawyer Sergei Kotov guilty of organizing an extremist society and making public calls for extremist activities and sentenced him to four years in prison, a court source told Interfax. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 17:30:23 GMT)
Lawyer Asks RIAA To Investigate Bush Twins
tanman writes "After reading an article in the Miami Herald that said "[President] Bush's twin daughters gave him a CD they had made for him to listen to while exercising," a Florida lawyer calculated statutory damages of $1.8 million and has sent a letter to the RIAA asking that they 'display the same vigor in prosecuting this matter and protecting the rights of your rights-holders that it has ... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:00:43 GMT)
New lawyer to start talks with tribe
MIDDLEBORO — Washington, D.C. attorney Dennis Whittlesey, the high-powered lawyer hired by selectmen last week, was to spend much of this week in Middleboro meeting with department heads and continuing negotiations with the Mashpee Wampanoag... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:02:54 GMT)
Man arrested with weapons a collector, lawyer says
The Apex man arrested Thursday night after police stumbled upon a large number of weapons in his townhouse was a gun collector and his arrest may be overblown, his lawyer said today. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:39:50 GMT)
Wasco mayor's dual position issue to go to Attorney General
Wasco Mayor Danny Espitia wants the State Attorney General to decide whether his job creates a conflict of interest with his position on the city council. He made that announcement... (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:55:08 GMT)
Attorney General curses reporter outside Obama event
Attorney General curses reporter outside Obama event (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 19:22:05 GMT)
Attorney General to quit next week
The Attorney General Lord Goldsmith is to step down from his post after six years in office. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 20:59:20 GMT)
Attorney general to leave office
Attorney General Lord Goldsmith is to step down after six years in office, he has announced. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:09:48 GMT)
Weber County Attorney clears Ogden cop in February fatal shooting
Posted: 4:50 PM- An Ogden robbery suspect who was shot to death by a police officer initially dropped his gun then picked it up and raised it, according to Weber County Attorney Mark DeCaria. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:09:37 GMT)
Prominent Civil Rights Attorney Says He Was Assaulted By Police
On the same day police held sensitivity training for new recruits, a prominent civil rights attorney says police physically abused him and his wife on the street in broad daylight. Brooklyn reporter Jeanine Ramirez filed the following report. (Fri, 22 Jun 2007 23:24:04 GMT)
Goldsmith to quit as Attorney General next week
Lord Goldsmith, whose legal advice was crucial in justifying Britain's involvement in the Iraq war, is to resign as Attorney General next week. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:15:42 GMT)
Drunk lawyer on car vandalism rampage
A SENIOR lawyer vandalised a string of cars as he walked home drunk from his mother's 80th birthday party. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:21:31 GMT)
Attorney attacked inside Tippecanoe County Courthouse
LAFAYETTE, Ind. - A man grabbed an attorney near a fourth-floor courthouse rotunda railing, after which some witnesses said they feared he was about to push her over. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:47:25 GMT)
Man Accused Of Attacking Attorney At Courthouse
A man grabbed an attorney near a fourth-floor courthouse rotunda railing, after which some witnesses said they feared he was about to push her over, officials say. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:00:56 GMT)
Famed SoCal Civil rights attorney found guilty of tax fraud
A prominent civil rights attorney whose Web site touts his stand against "police brutality and other government corruption" was convicted Friday of federal tax evasion and fraud charges. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 02:46:00 GMT)
Civil Rights Attorney Convicted Of Tax Evasion
Prominent Los Angeles civil rights attorney Stephen Yagman has been convicted of federal tax evasion and fraud charges. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:04:00 GMT)
JT HOAXER 'EVIL': LAWYER
The writer behind the literary hoax JT LeRoy is an "evil," "pimping" money-grubber who used her mental illness as a cover for a carefully crafted scheme, a lawyer for a film company that is suing the author told a federal jury. "It's exploitive... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 03:28:58 GMT)
Lawyer responds to charges against client in deadly hit and run
Ashley Smith turned herself into police days following the crash, but Smith’s lawyer says while she knew her car hit something, she didn’t know what it was, and that’s why she didn’t stop. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:08:36 GMT)
DLA Adds M&A Lawyer in Beijing
Mergers & acquisitions lawyer Steven Liu, who has roots in California's Silicon Valley, has joined DLA Piper's Beijing office to bolster the firm's China capital markets practice. DLA Piper has 3,200 lawyers in 24 countries and 63 offices. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:10:56 GMT)
Former SEC Lawyer Fights SEC Suit
The SEC filed a civil complaint against a former SEC lawyer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan earlier this month, alleging that Phillip Offill Jr. controlled investment companies that made "sham" purchases of penny stock to help a Canadian-owned company avoid registration requirements with the SEC. Offill, who says he has not yet been served with the SEC's complaint ... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:11:56 GMT)
DRUNKEN LAWYER WRECKS 11 CARS IN VANDAL SPREE
ASENIOR lawyer trashed 11 cars in a drunken rampage after his mum's 80th birthday. Paul Hutcheson, 43, gave one owner a V-sign when he protested - then handed him his bank card when he told him the police were coming. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 04:34:11 GMT)
State attorney to probe corruption allegations made against San Diego Mayor
SAN DIEGO - The state Attorney General's Office announced Thursday it will investigate corruption charges the city attorney levied against San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders for his handling of the construction of an office tower near Montgomery Field that has been deemed a hazard to aviation. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 06:55:00 GMT)
Ex-Spector lawyer avoids jail -- for now
An appeals court rules she can remain free pending a hearing on her refusal to testify. A lawyer who once represented Phil Spector was spared a jail sentence late Friday after a state appeals panel intervened in her contempt-of-court case. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 07:05:46 GMT)
British PM Blair's top lawyer to step down
Source: Reuters By Peter Griffiths LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) - The top British government lawyer who gave Prime Minister Tony Blair the green light for the war in Iraq is to step down after six years, his office ... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:18:01 GMT)
Pratibha Patil: Lawyer to Prez nominee
From a small town lawyer in Maharashtra to being chosen the UPA-Left nominee for the post of the President, Pratibha Patil's dream run has seen her making her way up the ladder in the Congress and the corridors of power in a steady manner. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:32:35 GMT)
Uganda: Kigongo Takes Magistrate, Lawyer to Law Council
The president of the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Olive Kigongo, has taken the Mengo Grade One magistrate, Jolly Nkore, and city lawyer Arthur Mukwatanise to the Uganda Law Council. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 08:53:59 GMT)
Appeals court stays jail term for former Spector attorney
A state appellate court stayed a jail term for an attorney who once represented Phil Spector that stemmed from a contempt-of-court case. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:01:01 GMT)
Blair's 'attack Iraq' lawyer quits
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- The top British government lawyer who gave Prime Minister Tony Blair the green light for the war in Iraq is to step down after six years, his office said on Saturday. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:09:47 GMT)
Attorney announces bid for subcircuit judgeship
An Aurora defense attorney who once served as an associate judge is making a bid to reclaim his robe in the first subcircuit judicial election for southern Kane County. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 09:49:37 GMT)
Attorney general to leave office
Attorney General Lord Goldsmith is to step down when Tony Blair quits as prime minister, he announces. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 10:50:40 GMT)
F1: Stepney lawyer rules out sabotage claims
The Italian lawyer representing Nigel Stepney has ruled out suspicions of sabotage in the action Ferrari have taken against his client (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:06:22 GMT)
Attorney attacked after court case
LAFAYETTE — A man grabbed an attorney near a fourth-floor courthouse rotunda railing, after which some witnesses said they feared he was about to push her over. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:28:49 GMT)
Evidence in Lakemoor probe given to state’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, 23 Jun 2007 11:50:21 GMT)
Report: Two inquiries launched into L.A. city attorney's activities
LOS ANGELES -- Two separate inquiries have been launched that will examine the use of city resources for personal reasons by City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:50:46 GMT)
Deltona Mayor Calls For City Attorney's Resignation
In Volusia County, Deltona city commissioners will hold a special meeting Saturday to discuss the mayor's request that city attorney Roland Blossom resign. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 12:53:13 GMT)
Chirac's lawyer talks to judges
Former French President Jacques Chirac's lawyer said he is in contact with judges investigating corruption cases dating back to Chirac's 1977-1995 tenure as Paris mayor. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:46:47 GMT)
Lawyer denies sabotage by former Ferrari technical chief
ROME - The lawyer of Englishman Nigel Stepney, the former Ferrari technical manager accused of sabotaging the Italian team ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, Saturday dismissed the accusation against his client. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:26:36 GMT)
Stepney's lawyer denies sabotage
''It doesn't seem credible to me'' The lawyer of Englishman Nigel Stepney, the former Ferrari Technical Manager accused of sabotaging the Italian team ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, dismissed the accusation against his client on Saturday... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:56:46 GMT)
Attorney attacked inside Tippecanoe County Courthouse
Lafayette, Ind. - A Lafayette man grabbed an attorney near a fourth-floor courthouse rotunda railing and some witnesses say they feared he would push her over. Officials say attack happened today shortly (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:59:28 GMT)
Local attorney finds success the old-fashioned way
San Antonio trial attorney finding success through hard work and fair play. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:15:42 GMT)
Police: Former City Attorney apparently commits suicide
DENVER – 9NEWS and our partners at the Denver Post have learned an ex-judge and former Denver city attorney apparently committed suicide Friday night. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:46:50 GMT)
Lawyer charged with sodomy posts bond
Lawyer Eric Tolen, who once represented the St. Charles City Council, was released from St. Louis County Jail on Tuesday after a judge allowed him to post property as bond. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:14:04 GMT)
Court stays Spector lawyer contempt order
A California appellate court ruled a lawyer who represented accused murderer Phil Spector does not have to serve a jail sentence for contempt -- yet. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 18:14:13 GMT)
Former Denver City Attorney Charged with Stealing Laptop
Prosecutors filed theft and embezzlement charges Wednesday against former city attorney Larry Manzanares, who is accused of stealing a laptop from Denver District Court. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:04:30 GMT)
Former Denver City Attorney Found Dead
Former Denver City Attorney Larry Manzanares was found dead Friday evening in an apparent suicide police said, just hours after appearing in court for an advisement on charges he stole a city laptop computer and used it to download sexually explicit images and movies. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:18:00 GMT)
Former City Attorney Dies Amid Criminal Prosecution
The former Denver city attorney who was recently charged with the theft of a laptop computer was found dead Friday, officials confirmed today. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:39:29 GMT)
Former health official investigated by Nevada attorney general
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A former Nevada health official is under investigation by the state attorney general for alleged financial improprieties. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 19:39:59 GMT)
Controversial Attorney General to quit
LONDON: Britain’s Attorney-General Lord Goldsmith, whose six years in office were dogged by controversies, has announced his decision to resign when Prime Minister Tony Blair leaves office next week. The surprise announcement came ... (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:17:21 GMT)
Top lawyer to step down with Blair
London: The top British government lawyer who gave Prime Minister Tony Blair the green light for the war in Iraq is to step down after six years, his office said yesterday. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 21:20:36 GMT)
Attorney general to leave British cabinet
British Attorney General Peter Goldsmith plans to leave the cabinet with Prime Minister Tony Blair. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:12:20 GMT)
Military Lawyer Questions Guantanamo Hearings
Lt. Col. Stephen Abraham, a military lawyer in the Army Reserve, has filed an affidavit casting doubt on the fairness of hearings that determine whether detainees will be held at the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Abraham tells Debbie Elliott that personnel were pressured into declaring detainees "enemy combatants" on the basis of vague or incomplete evidence. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:18:09 GMT)
Military Lawyer Questions Guantanamo Hearings
All Things Considered , June 23, 2007 · Lt. Col. Stephen Abraham, a military lawyer in the Army Reserve, has filed an affidavit casting doubt on the fairness of hearings that determine whether detainees will be held at the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:54:20 GMT)
Military Lawyer Questions Guantanamo Hearings
Lt. Col. Stephen Abraham, a military lawyer in the Army Reserve, has filed an affidavit casting doubt on the fairness of hearings that determine whether detainees will be held at the prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 22:54:30 GMT)
Gotcha Gold stuns Lawyer Ron in Salvator Mile
OCEANPORT, N.J. - Lawyer Ron came looking for a path to the Breeders' Cup in the Grade 3, $150,000 Salvator Mile Saturday at Monmouth Park. And while he got in a useful race, he failed to win at 1-10. (Sat, 23 Jun 2007 23:28:08 GMT)
Attorney general: Watch out for sweepstakes fraud
A British cell phone company is being fraudulently used in a new sweepstakes fraud, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office says. The sweepstakes notice uses the logo of Virgin Mobile USA, but the state Consumer Protection Division has learned that Virgin Mobile is not involved. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:18:41 GMT)
City Attorney Facing Theft Charges Commits Suicide
Former Denver City Attorney Lawrence Manzanares, who was facing charges of theft of a city computer, has died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Denver police said Saturday. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 01:03:52 GMT)
Stepney's lawyer denies sabotage
ROME — The lawyer of Englishman Nigel Stepney, the former Ferrari technical manager accused of sabotaging the Italian team ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, yesterday dismissed the accusation against his client. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:28:50 GMT)
Harman says attorney general shouldn't be in cabinet
The current attorney general Lord Goldsmith has been accused of being too political after being caught up in a number of controversial issues. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 03:43:05 GMT)
NV Attorney General Investigates Delap III
A former State Health Official blames his gambling addiction for landing him in hot water. The Nevada Attorney General's office has launched an investigation into John Elliot Delap III. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:24:36 GMT)
Disabled veterans honor attorney
State Attorney Norm Wolfinger has been named the nation's Oustanding Disabled Vietnam Veteran for 2007 by the Disabled American Veterans. (Sun, 24 Jun 2007 06:42:41 GMT)
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