Attorney News Sep 2007
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Dayton lawyer new Ohio public defender
Dayton-area lawyer Timothy Young will take over as the new Ohio public defender, replacing David H. Bodiker who has held the post since 1994. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 10:26:15 GMT)
Attorney: Gough thought gun was empty
NEWARK -- A teenager charged with reckless homicide thought the gun was unloaded when he pointed it at his friend's head and pulled the trigger, according to statements from his defense attorney at a bond hearing Tuesday morning. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:06:02 GMT)
Berezovsky's lawyer dismisses charges under Aeroflot embezzlement case
MOSCOW. Sept 5 (Interfax) - Boris Berezovsky's lawyer believes his client is not guilty of embezzling 214 million rubles from Aeroflot, something he is being tried for in absentia. Moscow's Savyolovsky Court started considering the case on its merits on Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 11:48:48 GMT)
U.S. attorney to join Ivy Tech as counsel, VP
The U.S. attorney for the Indianapolis-based district will become general counsel and a vice president of economic development at Ivy Tech, the community college formally announced today. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:22:31 GMT)
Convicted drug dealer slugs his lawyer after hearing sentence
A Knoxville man charged in a torture killing was sentenced in a drug possession case yesterday. Defendant Daniel Lynn Alford promptly slugged his lawyer, knocking him to the courtroom floor. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:43:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Mother Distraught Over Leaving Child In Sweltering Car
(BATAVIA, OH) -- A school administrator driving to work became distracted after picking up doughnuts for a faculty meeting and forgot about her sleeping 2-year-old daughter, who was left behind in a sweltering car for the day and died of heat-related causes, the mother's lawyer said. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:56:46 GMT)
Sen. Craig's lawyer calls for end to ethics investigation
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A lawyer for Senator Larry Craig says the Senate ethics panel should drop its investigation. Attorney Stan Brand said on the "Today" show that there's no precedent for the Senate to investigate misdemeanor private conduct. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:57:33 GMT)
Attorney: Gough thought gun was empty
NEWARK -- A teenager charged with reckless homicide thought the gun was unloaded when he pointed it at his friend's head and pulled the trigger, according to statements from his defense attorney at a bond hearing Tuesday morning. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:09:16 GMT)
Former U.S. Attorney To Lead Anti-Gang Program
A former U.S. attorney will be leading a new statewide anti-gang program. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 13:27:00 GMT)
Would You Let This Man Be Your Lawyer?
Coney Island side show freak "Eak the Geek'' wants to be a lawyer. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 14:01:50 GMT)
Hennepin County attorney to announce charges in pit bull attack that killed boy
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman this afternoon will announce charges against the owner of a pit bull that killed a 7-year-old Minneapolis boy last month. The dog was kept tied up in the boy's home in North Minneapolis. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:01:29 GMT)
Former U.S. Attorney, N.C. Judge Sentenced For Fraud
A former U.S. attorney, state judge and state Republican chairman has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison on charges related to tax fraud conspiracy. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:28:52 GMT)
Attorney says blast caused by BP's appetite for profits
GALVESTON, Texas -- The deadly explosion at BP PLC's Texas City plant was a result of unsafe working conditions caused by the oil giant's appetite for profits, an attorney for four... (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:31:57 GMT)
Judge sides with ex-Kevorkian lawyer
A federal judge has sided with an outspoken lawyer — best known for representing assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian — on rules that sanctioned him for rants likening appeals court judges to Nazis. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:14:43 GMT)
Judge Sides With Ex-Kevorkian Lawyer
A federal judge has sided with an outspoken lawyer -- best known for representing assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian -- on rules that sanctioned him for rants likening appeals court judges to Nazis. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:16:21 GMT)
Judge sides with ex-Kevorkian lawyer
A federal judge has sided with an outspoken lawyer - best known for representing assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian - on rules that sanctioned him for rants likening appeals court judges to Nazis. In a decision released late Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Arthur J. Tarnow declared unconstitutional rules requiring lawyers to treat everyone involved in the legal process with "courtesy and ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:24:47 GMT)
Riverside County district attorney threats case intensifies
Investigators looking into a Press-Enterprise employee accused of placing a classified advertisement that authorities consider a threat against Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco executed a search warrant at the newspaper Tuesday seeking e-mail records. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:32:09 GMT)
Lohan's Attorney: Driver Is Lying To Get Money
An attorney representing Lindsay Lohan in a car wreck says the other driver is using lies about the starlet being drunk "as a battering ram to force a settlement," court papers obtained Wednesday show. SLIDESHOW: 'It Girls' Gone Bad SLIDESHOW: Celebrity Mug Shots: Hot or Not RELATED STORIES: Lindsay Lohan (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:45:00 GMT)
Attorney General Launches Internet Predator Initiative
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox gave a lesson to educators about his new Internet safety initiative program that is now available to all school districts and parents. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:53:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Astor May Have Been Incompetent Before Will Written
Brooke Astor may have been incapacitated as early as 2000, well before her latest will was written, a lawyer for her court-appointed guardian said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 19:53:17 GMT)
Panah's lawyer hits back at minister
Ali Panah's lawyer is hitting back at comments made by the immigration minister over his client's deportation to another country. The Christian convert fears for his life if he has to go back to Iran, where converting from Islam is a capital offence. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:05:03 GMT)
Lawyer tightlipped on Panah case
Ali Panah's lawyer is refusing make the details of the asylum-seeker's case public, despite a request from Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:17:47 GMT)
Sen. Craig's Lawyer To Senate: Back Off
A lawyer for Republican Sen. Larry Craig, now reconsidering his intent to resign following his guilty plea on charges related to an airport bathroom sex sting, says the Senate has no precedent for investigating Craig's private conduct. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:31:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Dukes' player Baldonado innocent
Duquesne power forward Stuard Baldonado did not act as a lookout for a man accused of selling marijuana and he expects to be fully exonerated of the charges against him, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:46:46 GMT)
Fargo attorney pleads guilty to terrorizing
FARGO - A Fargo attorney accused of pointing a loaded and cocked gun in a police officer's face has pleaded guilty to a pair of charges. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:48:45 GMT)
"Cruel and inhuman treatment" alleged by Jeanette Zapata's divorce attorney
Jurors in the Eugene Zapata murder case this morning heard about allegations that Zapata had fantasized for years about his wife having sex with other men and had tried to arrange partners for her against her wishes. The fantasies were spelled out in a document prepared by Jeanette Zapata's divorce attorney, Daphne Webb, in 1976. The document detailed what Jeanette Zapata cited as cruel and ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 20:52:03 GMT)
Ex-School Board Attorney Faces Sex Charges
WYFF News 4 has learned that Wade Cleveland, a well-known attorney in the city of Greenville and two-time chairman of the Greenville County Council, has been charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:46:44 GMT)
Sen. Craig's Lawyer To Senate: Back Off
A lawyer for Republican Sen. Larry Craig, now reconsidering his intent to resign following his guilty plea on charges related to an airport bathroom sex sting, says the Senate has no precedent for investigating Craig's private conduct. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:10:01 GMT)
Fletcher's lawyer rebuffs attorney general on appointments
Gov. Ernie Fletcher's legal adviser said Wednesday that his boss had fully complied with state law in making appointments to the governing boards at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville. David Fleenor made the statement in a letter to Democratic Attorney General Greg Stumbo on Wednesday. Stumbo said he now will ask a judge to weigh in on the issue. Fleenor's letter was in ... (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:34:57 GMT)
More ex—offenders leading crime—free lives: Attorney—General Chao
Attorney—General (AG) Chao Hick Tin says a decision to haul someone to court should only be made if three affected parties will benefit. (Wed, 05 Sep 2007 22:39:13 GMT)
County adds deputy attorney
A Sidney attorney has been hired as the second deputy county attorney by Richland County commissioners. Janet Christoffersen has owned a practice in Sidney since February of 2005, but she’s excited to now serve as a deputy county attorney. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:01:11 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Files Lawsuit
Attorney General Darrell McGraw's office is suing 17 more Internet payday lenders for allegedly failing to comply with investigative subpoenas. McGraw has also filed contempt of court motions against 10 other payday lenders. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:13:54 GMT)
Lawyer for Failed Mortgage Firm Given Nevada Mortgage Post
A top lawyer for bankrupt New Century Financial took over Wednesday as the commissioner of the Nevada Mortgage Lending Division. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:18:46 GMT)
Sanctions Dropped Against Ex-Kevorkian Lawyer Who Likened Judges to Nazis
A Michigan federal judge has sided with an outspoken lawyer -- known for representing assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian -- on rules that sanctioned him for rants likening appeals court judges to Nazis. The judge declared unconstitutional rules requiring lawyers to treat everyone involved in the legal process with "courtesy and respect," calling them "overly broad and vague." The Michigan ... (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:08:51 GMT)
'Jailhouse lawyer' is allowed to help, Ohio Supreme Court says
COLUMBUS — As a "jailhouse lawyer," convicted murderer Charles Cotton spent 12 of his 31 years behind bars researching cases and filing legal claims for his fellow inmates. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:09:43 GMT)
For next president, USA likely to call on lawyer
The next president is most likely to have a law degree, but hold the lawyer jokes. That might not be such a bad thing. The three leading candidates in each party have law degrees and most have practiced law. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:11:56 GMT)
Side Show 'Freak' Wants To Be A Lawyer
New York -- A tattoo-covered Coney Island side show performer who specializes in eating nails says he's found a new calling: becoming a lawyer. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 04:29:01 GMT)
Australia's visa appeal hits Indian doctor's job prospects: lawyer
A lawyer for cleared terrorism suspect Mohamed Haneef said Thursday the Indian doctor's chances of resuming work in Australia after a court ordered his visa restored have been hurt by legal wrangling. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 05:23:41 GMT)
Lawyer in Ark. suit found in contempt
A circuit judge Wednesday held in contempt a lawyer who filed a lawsuit against University of Arkansas officials over an e-mail critical of ex-quarterback Mitch Mustain. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:12:14 GMT)
Glitter to ask Vietnam for amnesty: lawyer
British pop singer Gary Glitter, jailed in Vietnam for child molestation, will ask the communist government to free him later this month in an amnesty, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:57:50 GMT)
President's term expires on November 15: Pak Attorney General
Islamabad, Sep 6 (ANI): President Pervez Musharraf's term in office would expire on November 15, Pakistan's Attorney General Malik Qayyum has said. He, however, was silent when the Supreme Court asked him earlier in the day about the expiry of the President's term. When asked why the government counsels did not inform the court about the matter, he said that he would submit a ... (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 08:37:46 GMT)
'Jailhouse lawyer' is allowed to help, Ohio Supreme Court says
COLUMBUS — As a "jailhouse lawyer," convicted murderer Charles Cotton spent 12 of his 31 years behind bars researching cases and filing legal claims for his fellow inmates. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:25:31 GMT)
Attorney says accused Hollywood official was doing 'God's work' for sludge company
When Keith Wasserstrom worked behind the scenes as a Hollywood commissioner to help a sludge company win an $18 million city contract, he was not motivated by money. He was doing "God's work," his attorney said during opening statements in Wasserstrom's trial on corruption charges. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 10:52:59 GMT)
Cobbs died at the hands of the police, attorney charges
Newburgh – Civil rights attorney Michael Sussman Wednesday alleged that Nathaniel Cobbs, who died on July 8, bled to death from injuries sustained at the hands of Newburgh City Police. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:23:03 GMT)
Former Christian County state’s attorney seeks position again
TAYLORVILLE — A one-time Christian County state’s attorney plans to run again for the office. Teresa Phillips, 49, served in the position from December 1996 to December 2000. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:26:37 GMT)
Lohan's lawyer files plea to quash negligent driving suit
Washington, Sept 6 (ANI): Lindsay Lohan's lawyer has filed papers to quash all or a part of a negligent driving suit that stems from a two-year old car crash. Raymundo Ortega has sued the actress for 200,000 dollars in damages for ramming into his car in October 2005. Ortega had claimed that the actress was drunk when the incident took place. However, Lohan's counsel Alfred Gerisch said ... (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:31:06 GMT)
Keeler verbally accepts county attorney position
Carver County’s search for a new attorney has come to an end with the verbal acceptance of the job by James Keeler, David Hemze, county administrator said. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:32:31 GMT)
Finalists named for County Attorney
Two people remain in the search for Carver County’s new attorney. The two finalists are James Keeler, Jr. and Thomas Harbinson and both were scheduled to present information to and be interviewed by the Carver County Board of Commissioners in the afternoon on Tuesday, Aug. 21. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:34:43 GMT)
Attorney general makes a graceful exit from post
As a defender of Alberto Gonzales, I was sorry to see him go. And I told him so when I spoke with him Monday after he announced his resignation. I've interviewed the attorney general on three other occasions. This time, more than the others, Gonzales sounded relieved, relaxed and reflective. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:40:29 GMT)
Fletcher's lawyer rebuffs attorney general on appointments
Attorney General Greg Stumbo says he'll ask a judge to consider the issue of Governor Fletcher's appointments to the governing boards at the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 11:52:18 GMT)
Spector Lawyer Set for Closing Argument
Phil Spector's Lawyer to Present Closing Arguments in Music Producer's Murder Trial (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:01:01 GMT)
Attorney calls for election do-over
An attorney representing relatives of a Tullytown councilwoman defeated in the May Democratic primary asked a state appeals court on Wednesday to toss out the election results and allow all the candidates to run again in the November general election. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 12:19:00 GMT)
Attorney: 'Brazenness, Arrogance And Stupidity'
U.S. Attorney Chris Christie describes the behavior of 11 N.J. officials charged with corruption as an affront to all New Jerseyans. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:53:17 GMT)
Larry Birkhead Instructs Lawyer to Sue Book Author
Anna Nicole Smith's ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead has struck the first blow in the ongoing war of words between himself and journalist Rita Cosby--- he's instructed his lawyer to sue her over allegations in her new book. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:15:49 GMT)
Mortgage Lawyer Is N.M. Appointee
A top lawyer for bankrupt New Century Financial Corp., once the nation's second-largest subprime lender and now the target of a federal securities investigation, took over Wednesday as commissioner of the Nevada Mortgage Lending Division. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:22:51 GMT)
Troubled Fargo attorney arrested on DUI
A suspended Fargo attorney was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence less than 24 hours after he pleaded guilty to terrorizing police by brandishing a gun on them last year. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 16:49:45 GMT)
Next U.S. president likely to be a lawyer
The top three U.S. presidential candidates from both major parties hold law degrees, almost guaranteeing a lawyer in the White House in 2009. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:14:25 GMT)
Colleagues defend attorney in capital cases
Colleagues of the Hanford defense attorney at the helm of two of Kings County's most high profile criminal cases described her Wednesday as aggressive, highly competent, and dedicated. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:57:08 GMT)
California Attorney General Recalls Honorary Badges
California Attorney General Jerry Brown is recalling honorary badges, those shields and stars that resemble official law enforcement badges. Brown's office has declared the practice of distributing honorary badges illegal. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:57:56 GMT)
Attorney General John Suthers Releases School Safety Report
A report released Thursday by Colorado Attorney General John Suthers analyzes school and campus safety in Colorado and gives recommendations to help prevent violence in high schools and colleges. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 17:59:57 GMT)
Mom's lawyer: No favors
Did the mother whose child died in a hot car get a special deal because her lawyer is a Clermont County commissioner? "Absurd,'' the lawyer says. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:10:48 GMT)
Lawyer whose work raised concerns in child-porn case steps down
A defense lawyer accused of letting his client spend too much time looking at evidence in a child-pornography case stepped down. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:00:24 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General to speak tonight
Outgoing U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez will speak to a corps of cadets tonight at 7 p.m. in Leamy Hall Auditorium. Gonzalez, who resigned last week, leaves on Sept. 17. He had been criticized over the firings of several federal prosecutors. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:57:03 GMT)
Virginia Attorney General Urges Action on Illegal Immigrants
Attorney General Bob McDonnell urged President Bush and the Democratically controlled Congress yesterday to take immediate action against illegal immigrants who commit crimes. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:33:16 GMT)
Easley Names New Acting Durham District Attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Gov. Mike Easley named a new acting district attorney for Durham County today. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 20:58:47 GMT)
Outgoing U.S. Attorney General visits Providence
Outgoing U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales makes a quick visit to Rhode Island. Gonzales, who last week announced that he was stepping down, visited the U.S. Attorney's office in Providence. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 22:56:25 GMT)
Spector attorney asks jury to seek "truth"
An attorney for Phil Spector told jurors on Thursday that the government's case was nothing but "stories" and asked they find the legendary music producer innocent of murdering a B-movie actress in 2003. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:06:16 GMT)
NV Attorney General Issues Report For Safer Schools
Nevada's attorney general wants safer schools and universities. Catherine Cortez Masto issued a 14 page report today. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:47:19 GMT)
Attorney For Woman At Center Of Luxor Bombing Speaks Out
An illegal immigrant, held as a material witness in the fatal Luxor bombing, is still in jail. Caren Chali has been there since the incident in May, and her attorney is not happy about it. (Thu, 06 Sep 2007 23:48:08 GMT)
Lawyer says Madeleine's mother still a witness
The mother of missing four-year-old Madeleine McCann left a police station in Portugal early on Friday after being interviewed for 11 hours, a lawyer for the family said. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:38:41 GMT)
Lawyer injured by man trying to escape courtroom
A lawyer was pushed to the floor when she tried to stop a defendant escaping from Tauranga District Court yesterday. Brendan Shane Moon had been in the dock yesterday afternoon with a prison officer beside him, police prosecutor Sergeant Roy Blomkamp said today. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:02:17 GMT)
LiLo's lawyer asks judge to dismiss lawsuit
Lindsay Lohan's lawyer filed a 10-page brief Friday in Los Angeles to dismiss all or part of a negligence suit against her because of a 2005 car crash, saying the plaintiff's claim that Lohan was drunk when she hit his van is nothing but "a ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:09:20 GMT)
Carver County names attorney
The Carver County Board has announced it will appoint an assistant Hennepin County attorney to replace Michael Fahey as Carver County attorney next week. James W. Keeler Jr., of Chanhassen, had worked for Fahey, who was named a District Court judge this spring. The other finalist for the job was former Scott County attorney Tom Harbinson. Fahey will swear in Keeler on Sept. 14 in the government ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:35:46 GMT)
U.S. attorney general stops in for R.I. visit
PROVIDENCE — Call it a social call from one U.S. Attorney to another. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:51:44 GMT)
Assistant attorney general resigns
Keisler was nominated by Bush for judicial position; not yet approved. WASHINGTON - Assistant Attorney General Peter D. Keisler, who oversaw the Bush administration's lengthy legal fight over the rights of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay, announced his resignation Thursday as head of the civil division. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:26:21 GMT)
Attorney is top choice for school board
A Hamilton attorney and former councilman is the top choice to fill a vacant seat on the Hamilton City Schools Board of Education. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:42:59 GMT)
Judge under fire over ordering defendant to hire lawyer
A group of defense lawyers has filed a complaint with the state Commission on Judicial Conduct, alleging a longtime local judge threatened to arrest a defendant for not having enough money to hire a lawyer. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:45:05 GMT)
Attorney to push slavery issue for leniency in slayings
The attorney for Carla Hughes, a former teacher accused of killing a woman and her unborn child, wants his client to be granted leniency because she is the descendant of slaves. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:05:38 GMT)
New Orleans lawyer named La. ACLU director
New Orleans lawyer Marjorie R. Esman has been named executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:37:07 GMT)
Attorney general seeks help in nabbing polluters
In an afternoon session with members of the Environ- mental Management Council, an environmental adviser to Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo asked Southern Tier residents to come forward with information about polluters. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 06:54:48 GMT)
Durham prosecutor to replace district attorney
A senior prosecutor in the Durham County district attorney's office will take over as acting district attorney, replacing a judge who initially served in place of the disgraced Mike Nifong, the governor said Thursday. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:03:03 GMT)
Ventura attorney ready to go to trial
BELLEFONTE -- With no plea bargain in sight, the attorney for Josephy Ventura said he is ready for trial beginning Monday morning in Centre County court after a last-minute motion was filed Thursday to assure a defense witness would be available to testify. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 07:04:27 GMT)
Local lawyer honored by bar
FITCHBURG - Lawyer Edward P. Ryan Jr., who doesn't hesitate to defend his profession to schoolchildren and adults alike and who advocates for judicial independence, was honored yesterday by the Massachusetts Bar Association. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 08:04:12 GMT)
Dems at odds on pick for state's attorney
Ald. Howard Brookins (21st) got the highest level of support Thursday from Democratic ward and township committeemen choosing a candidate for Cook County state's attorney. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:03:49 GMT)
Lawyer pleads not guilty
A Birmingham lawyer already facing drug allegations pleaded not guilty Thursday to a new charge of having a cell phone while held at Mobile County Metro Jail. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:31:39 GMT)
Lawyer says slain man feared ex would kill him
A Ramsey businessman who was found shot dead in his home last year told his lawyer he believed his ex-wife and her father would kill him if they got the chance, a detective testified Thursday. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:37:12 GMT)
Lawyer caught in Slaby debate
BATAVIA - Some of the public debate over the death of 2-year-old Cecilia Slaby focuses on her mother's lawyer, R. Scott Croswell III, a Clermont County commissioner. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:47:07 GMT)
Lawyer to be interviewed about politics in verdict
WASHINGTON -- House Judiciary Committee staffers will interview Rainsville lawyer Jill Simpson next Friday in connection with a probe into whether politics played a role in the federal prosecution of former Gov. Don Siegelman, according to a Thursday letter from the panel's chairman, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:47:42 GMT)
Lawyer admits to tax evasion
WORCESTER - A disbarred lawyer who has been named in a state criminal case against the former chairman of the Worcester Election Commission has agreed "to cooperate fully with law enforcement agents and government attorneys." (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:10:47 GMT)
Judge denies arbitration request by ex-lawyer for former Anna Nicole Smith beau Larry Birkhead
Larry Birkhead's ex-lawyer cannot settle their dispute over legal bills from the Anna Nicole Smith paternity case in private arbitration, a judge ruled. Superior Court Judge Charles C. Lee rejected Debra Opri's arbitration request in a ruling dated Thursday. The judge said Opri did not sufficiently address Birkhead's claims that he was defrauded and never agreed to arbitration. Opri contends that ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 14:37:58 GMT)
State attorney general shreds ID-theft apathy
Attorney General Rob McKenna was in Vancouver on Thursday with a cautionary message for consumers: guard your financial information closely if you hope to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 16:38:42 GMT)
Judge denies arbitration request by ex-lawyer for former Anna Nicole Smith beau Larry Birkhead
LOS ANGELES - Larry Birkhead's ex-lawyer cannot settle their dispute over legal bills from the Anna Nicole Smith paternity case in private arbitration, a judge ruled. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:14:54 GMT)
Attorney General's fight gets support from key senator
Associated Press - September 7, 2007 1:25 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A key senator says she's ready to side with Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson to fight the powerful farm lobby to... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:41:22 GMT)
Oklahoma Attorney General's Gets Support To Fight Farm Lobby
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Siding with Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson, a key senator said she was ready to fight the powerful farm lobby to ensure animal waste isn't exempted from a federal anti-pollution law. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:48:59 GMT)
Randolph clerk, attorney to craft position on pool
RANDOLPH -- The township clerk and municipal attorney will meet today to craft a position to present to a judge on Monday on the ongoing controversy over a referendum on township financing of a proposed community swimming pool. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:15:49 GMT)
Defense lawyer protests airing of Caesars Palace shooting video
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A defense lawyer says he wants a Clark County District Court judge to launch an investigation of who leaked a security videotape of a shooting last month at the Caesars Palace hotel-casino. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:44:48 GMT)
Defense lawyer protests airing of Caesars Palace shooting video
Associated Press - September 7, 2007 2:34 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - A defense lawyer says he wants a Clark County District Court judge to launch an investigation of who leaked a security videotape... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 18:49:39 GMT)
Prominent Attorney Sentenced to 11 Years for Bribery
Gulf coast attorney Paul Minor was sentenced Friday to 11 years in prison for bribing two Mississippi judges. Minor and two former judges were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:04:20 GMT)
Keeler verbally accepts county attorney position
Carver County’s search for a new attorney has come to an end with the verbal acceptance of the job by James Keeler, David Hemze, county administrator said. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:32:31 GMT)
Huge legal fees dog attorney
Concerns about legal fees trail Rosemead's city attorney, Bonifacio Garcia. Officials at several cities have complained about high bills, questionable charges and lack of city attorney experience. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:55:17 GMT)
Okla. attorney general's fight gets support from key senator
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer says she's ready to side with Oklahoma Attorney General Drew Edmondson to fight the powerful farm lobby to make sure animal waste, including poultry litter, isn't... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:57:08 GMT)
Lawyer called in to sue over press allegations
A newspaper article that claimed the McCanns were suspects in the “killing” of Madeleine triggered the couple’s decision last month to hire a high-profile Portuguese lawyer. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:12:26 GMT)
Lawyer-Impersonator Pleads Guilty over False C&Ds
As if there weren't enough problems with lawyers sending out improper cease-and-desists , Wired News reports that a Nevada man has pleaded guilty to impersonating a lawyer to extort domain registrants to turn over their domain names. "A Nevada man pleaded guilty Thursday to his plotting to steal domain names from their legitimate owners by impersonating a California intellectual property ... (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:53:31 GMT)
Karoi lawyer probed
Chinhoyi Bureau. PROMINENT Karoi lawyer and member of the Rydings Primary School board of governors, Mr Gerald Mlotshwa, has been questioned by police for allegedly abusing public funds. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 20:55:15 GMT)
U.S. judge rules Noriega can be extradited for trial in France; lawyer appeals
MIAMI (AP) - A federal judge ruled against Manuel Noriega for a second time Friday, concluding that the former Panamanian dictator could be extradited to France to face trial on money laundering charges. Noriega's lawyer immediately filed notice that he would appeal. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 21:20:00 GMT)
New Interim Durham District Attorney Sworn In
DURHAM, NC -- The new acting district attorney in Durham was sworn in Friday morning. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:13:49 GMT)
Biloxi Attorney Paul Minor and Two Former Mississippi State Court Judges Sentenced on Conviction in Bribery Scheme
WASHINGTON ( Map ) - A Biloxi attorney and two former Mississippi state court judges have been sentenced for their roles in an extensive bribery scheme, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:17:40 GMT)
Lawyer: New trial for convicted sex offender
The Washoe County jury that convicted a Reno man of sexually assaulting his daughter was allowed to hear “disgusting” information that should not have been released, and that strongly influenced their decision, the man’s lawyer told the Nevada Supreme Court on Friday. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:31:17 GMT)
Attorney Indicted For Theft
A Clarksville attorney was indicted Friday on 10 counts of theft. Van Riggins, 48, is accused of stealing more than $180,000 from his clients and business associates. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:39:29 GMT)
Maddie father named as suspect: lawyer
Gerry McCann, the father of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann, has been named as a suspect in the case, his Portuguese lawyer said Saturday, as McCann left a police station after being questioned. (Fri, 07 Sep 2007 23:52:50 GMT)
State Attorney's Office will not prosecute former BPD officers in prostitute case
BRADENTON - The State Attorney's Office has decided there is not enough evidence to criminally charge former Bradenton police officers who were accused by a prosititute of trading money and drugs for sex. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:13:34 GMT)
Jury must acquit, says Phil Spector's lawyer
Prosecutors had singularly failed to prove that Phil Spector fired the gun that killed Lana Clarkson and jurors had a "moral obligation" to acquit the legendary producer, his lawyer said in her final words to the jury. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 00:29:54 GMT)
Attorney claims teen boys may have assaulted woman
CORTE MADERA, 5:40 p.m. Sept. 7 (AP): An attorney representing a former teacher who was charged with having sex with two teenage boys during a drunken party has claimed the woman might have been sexually assaulted. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:45:40 GMT)
Klaudt Defense Lawyer Objects To Evidence
The lawyer for former state Representative Ted Klaudt is objecting to some additional evidence and testimony. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 01:56:45 GMT)
Clarksville attorney indicted on theft from clients
A Clarksville attorney accused of stealing more than $180,000 from clients has been indicted. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:12:52 GMT)
Bush Expected to Nominate Attorney General Next Week
President Bush is expected to choose a replacement for Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales by the middle of next week, and former solicitor general Theodore B. Olson has emerged as one of the leading contenders for the job, according to sources inside and outside the government who are familiar... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 02:22:20 GMT)
B.C. attorney general's brother target of land deal probe
A special prosecutor has been appointed to look into a land deal in Abbotsford, B.C., involving Harry Oppal, the brother of British Columbia Attorney General Wally Oppal. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:10:07 GMT)
Will Michael Chertoff Be the Next Attorney General?
Lawyers had wildly different responses when asked about the prospect of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff replacing Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. While some said Chertoff is the clear front-runner for the nod due to his impressive resume and his close ties to Bush, others said they would be shocked by the pick if only because Chertoff faces a torturous confirmation battle that ... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:09:18 GMT)
Five-Lawyer Boutique Is Calif. Governor's Go-To Firm
Mennemeier, Glassman & Stroud is a five-lawyer litigation boutique in the California capital with a high-powered client list and a low public profile. The three name partners have developed a niche handling matters for private companies and public agencies that the big-name firms can't or won't take on. And since 2005, Mennemeier Glassman has become something of a go-to law firm for Gov. Arnold ... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 04:10:50 GMT)
Bush poised to name new attorney general
WASHINGTON - President Bush is expected to choose a replacement for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales by the middle of next week, and former Solicitor General Theodore Olson has emerged as a leading contender, according to sources inside and outside the government who are familiar with White House deliberations. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:16:21 GMT)
Both parents now suspects in Madeleine McCann disappearance: lawyer
The British parents who have run an international campaign to find their missing preschooler were declared suspects in the case Friday, their lawyer said, after traces of blood were allegedly found in their rental car. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:27:28 GMT)
Lawyer: I didn't set FBI on Fieger
SOUTHFIELD -- Lawyer Joseph Bird has been described as a whistleblower but insists he did not set the FBI on Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 06:33:15 GMT)
Spector attorney says motive has not been revealed
LOS ANGELES - Five women who testified in Phil Spector's murder trial that he threatened them with guns long before the death of Lana Clarkson did not reveal a motive, his attorney argued to the jury Friday. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 07:12:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Fugitive fund-raiser Norman Hsu suffers from stress
Fugitive fund-raiser Norman Hsu was under an "enormous and, perhaps, unbearable" strain when he fled on a train instead of showing up for a California court date, his lawyer said. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 08:35:59 GMT)
Ala. lawyer to be questioned by House panel investigators
Attorneys for a congressional committee will question an Alabama lawyer under oath next week about her claims that a Republican campaign operative talked about White House influence over the investigation of former Alabama Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:03:40 GMT)
Parents are now suspects: lawyer
PRAIA DA LUZ, Portugal -- In a shocking twist, the British parents who have run an international campaign to find their missing daughter were declared suspects in the case Friday, their lawyer said, after traces of blood were found in their rental car. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:06:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Legislator's remarks didn't violate policy
A county legislator's remark was "improper conduct" but not a violation of the county' s sexual harassment policy, a lawyer has found. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:10:28 GMT)
Attorney General Coakley Files Suit Against Unlicensed Nursing Education Providers, USA
Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office has filed a lawsuit against an Indiana-based seller of educational materials, and the Massachusetts operator of a nursing program that was not approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing or the Department of Education. The complaint, filed yesterday in Suffolk Superior Court, names Distance Learning Systems Indiana, Inc. [click link for ... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:13:10 GMT)
Attorney seeks probe of electoral vote plan
SACRAMENTO -- A Lafayette attorney who specializes in election law is seeking a Congressional investigation into whether the White House was involved in pushing a California ballot initiative to change the way the state allocates its electoral votes. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:14:54 GMT)
Human rights lawyer at rally
FORMER British diplomat Craig Murray and human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar will be among the speakers at an anti-war meeting in the Capital next week. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 10:56:42 GMT)
Request for attorney fees denied
SOUTH BEND -- A judge ruled Friday that Roseland Clerk-Treasurer Cheryl Gridley is not entitled to have her attorney fees paid in a case she filed against Ted Penn, a Roseland Town Council member. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:14:06 GMT)
Attorney accused of misconduct in cases
By MAX B. BAKER A Trophy Club attorney is being sued by the State Bar of Texas, which accuses him of improperly representing his clients. Ben Boothe Jr. missed court appearances, failed to file documents on time and practiced law with a suspended license, the bar said. The accusations of misconduct date to 2003. The lawsuit says Boothe collected about $9,000 in retainers from eight clients but ... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 11:21:51 GMT)
New attorney requested for murder suspect
BENTONVILLE — Another attorney may have to be appointed to represent a man facing a death sentence for the 2006 murder of Daniel Francis. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 12:27:55 GMT)
Miss. Gulf Coast lawyer Minor gets 11 years for bribing Miss. judges
Wealthy Gulf Coast attorney Paul Minor was an ambitious young lawyer when he tried his first case in a federal courtroom 33 years ago. But on Friday, in the same... (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 14:05:26 GMT)
Clarksville attorney indicted on theft from clients
A Clarksville attorney accused of stealing more than $180,000 from clients has been indicted. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:12:52 GMT)
Thomson says county attorney tried to smear him
Western Playland's owner, Pat Thomson, claims County Attorney José Rodríguez this summer tried to turn the community against the amusement park by accusing him of being involved in illegal activity, a court document states. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:15:32 GMT)
County adds deputy attorney
A Sidney attorney has been hired as the second deputy county attorney by Richland County commissioners. Janet Christoffersen has owned a practice in Sidney since February of 2005, but she’s excited to now serve as a deputy county attorney. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:16:10 GMT)
Lawyer says slain man feared ex would kill him
A Ramsey businessman who was found shot dead in his home last year told his lawyer he believed his ex-wife and her father would kill him if they got the chance, a detective testified Thursday. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:43:26 GMT)
Lawyer says ex-teacher, Benicia resident might be victim in teen sex case
A 41-year-old Benicia woman charged with having sex with two Redwood High School teenagers might have been the victim of a sexual assault by the boys, the woman's lawyer claims. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 17:45:14 GMT)
$1,200 in lawyer's fees: Would refund be appropriate?
Q: I was making installment payments to a lawyer, a sole practitioner, who agreed to represent my son in court. The lawyer died before I finished making all the payments, and my son is now represented by a public defender. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 19:07:18 GMT)
Top auditor in attorney general's office quits over resume flap
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The top fiscal watchdog inside Attorney General Marc Dann's office has resigned for failing to indicate on his resume that he was no longer a licensed accountant. That's according to a report in The Columbus Dispatch. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:26:59 GMT)
Top auditor in attorney general's office resigns over resume flap
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The top fiscal watchdog inside Attorney General Marc Dann’s office resigned for failing to indicate on his resume that he was no longer a licensed accountant, a newspaper reported today. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:45:37 GMT)
Q&A: Justice Lawyer Who Defied White House
Former Justice Department lawyer Jack Goldsmith explains why he fought the White House’s aggressive legal maneuvers in the fight against terror. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 21:48:29 GMT)
Attorney begins campaign to oust Steve Meadows
There are signs that State Attorney Steve Meadows’ race for a second term won’t be a smooth one. Those signs have read “Anyone But Steve,” “Dump Steve” and “Sack Steve Meadows ’08” on a banner that was pulled behind a plane over a recent high school football game. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 22:03:07 GMT)
Thomson says county attorney tried to smear him
Western Playland's owner, Pat Thomson, claims County Attorney José Rodríguez this summer tried to turn the community against the amusement park by accusing him of being involved in illegal activity, a court document states. (Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:05:21 GMT)
Clarksville attorney indicted on theft from clients
An attorney who briefly disappeared last year has been indicted for stealing more than $180,000 from clients. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 01:43:11 GMT)
District Attorney Mark C. Baldwin says he is waiting for the findings before filing homicide charges against three men ...
District Attorney Mark C. Baldwin says he is waiting for the findings before filing homicide charges against three men held in the beating of a KU freshman. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:16:31 GMT)
Lawyer seeks to depose O'Malley
The lawyer for a former state employee wants to depose Gov. Martin O'Malley for statements he made last week about the employee being fired. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 04:53:40 GMT)
Gordon B. Hyde, 92, former estate lawyer
Gordon B. Hyde, a former property and estate lawyer who won the Bronze Star for combat valor in World War II, died Friday at his family home in New Orleans. He was 92. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:37:26 GMT)
Sioux City attorney Sikma dies following crash
Robert Sikma, a Sioux City lawyer and former assistant U.S. attorney, was one of two people killed in an automobile crash Friday on Interstate 29 in Sioux City Friday. He was 66. (Sun, 09 Sep 2007 06:57:42 GMT)
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