Attorney News Sep 2007
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6 Competing For County Attorney Post
NEW PORT RICHEY - Six candidates remain in the contest for Pasco's top legal post, as County Attorney Robert Sumner prepares to retire. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 02:58:12 GMT)
Attorney General Jay Nixon to return campaign donations in excess of maximum
Attorney General Jay Nixon, the leading Democratic candidate for governor, said he will return individual campaign contributions in excess of Missouri’s newly restored $1,275 maximum. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:22:08 GMT)
The Next Attorney General
President Bush must appoint an attorney general who is above politics, and the Senate should only confirm a nonpolitical lawyer of unquestioned integrity. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:24:38 GMT)
Bad Image Lingers for Atlanta Lawyer With TB
Earlier this year, Atlanta lawyer Andrew Speaker became the world's most infamous tuberculosis patient. Speaker says he did nothing wrong when he left the U.S., other than to overestimate the competence of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Today he's in excellent health and takes 11 pills daily to make sure the TB will be fully eradicated. But his personal injury law practice is ... (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:10:09 GMT)
Senate Democrats Plan to Block Ted Olson if Nominated as Next Attorney General
Senate Democrats will block Ted Olson from succeeding Alberto Gonzales as attorney general if President Bush nominates him, Majority Leader Harry Reid said Wednesday. "I intend to do everything I can to prevent him from being confirmed as the next attorney general," Reid, D-Nev., said in a written statement. The comment gave weight to Republican warnings that Olson would face brutal confirmation ... (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:10:29 GMT)
Ex-employee sues attorney over firing
It's been a bad stretch for multimillionaire Stuart attorney Willie Gary. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:24:26 GMT)
State Attorney: Budget Cuts Means Cases Don't Go To Trial
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Jacksonville's top prosecutor is fighting for funding now to keep our communities safe. On Wednesday, State Attorney Harry Shorstein lashed out at budget cuts affecting crime fighters. He says it's time he takes a stand against the lopsided way law enforcement is being budgeted. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:28:43 GMT)
Chemung County Distract Attorney debate
The candidates for Chemung County district attorney debate the incumbent DA's record. John Trice and Weeden Wetmore spent the entire half-hour debate at Mandeville Hall in Elmira's Clemens Center discussing Trice's performance over his two terms as DA. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:57:21 GMT)
Erap lawyer finds loopholes in Sandiganbayan decision
A lawyer of former president Joseph Estrada on Thursday said they had spotted several loopholes on the Sandiganbayan First Division's decision on the plunder case. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 04:59:32 GMT)
Attorney departs tax theft case
Hysear Randell's lead attorney has withdrawn from the case because he was threatened with prosecution for taking a $100,000 Mercedes from Randell as payment for his legal services. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 07:05:35 GMT)
Southfield lawyer gets UN post
WASHINGTON -- A Southfield lawyer specializing in complex litigation who has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for President George W. Bush and other Republicans was nominated Wednesday as a U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:50:13 GMT)
Zimbabwe: Karoi Lawyer Granted $10 Million Bail
Prominet Karoi lawyer and member of the Rydings Primary School board of governors, Gerald Mlotshwa, appeared in court in Karoi on Monday facing charges of allegedly abusing public funds. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 08:57:37 GMT)
King strips district attorney of capital case
BIRMINGHAM -- Attorney General Troy King said Wednesday he had stripped a capital murder case from a local prosecutor who gave testimony that helped a condemned inmate win a new sentencing hearing to get his death penalty lifted. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:04:15 GMT)
Attorney who led prosecution against Scott Peterson dies
MODESTO, Calif. -- Jim Brazelton, the former district attorney of Stanislaus County who led the prosecution team against convicted murderer Scott Peterson, died Monday. He was 66. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:24:18 GMT)
Ex-attorney sentenced to prison
South Whitehall lawyer stole from clients' estates. A former South Whitehall attorney was sentenced to 51 months in prison and must pay more than $1.4 million in restitution for stealing from the estates of deceased clients and cheating on his taxes while living an opulent lifestyle that included two homes and five cars. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:35:29 GMT)
OC district attorney's office investigating Taser death
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Officials are investigating the death of a 25-year-old man who collapsed after police responding to a domestic-violence-related call subdued him with a stun gun, district attorney's officials said. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 10:13:55 GMT)
Webster loses lawyer after allegations surface
David Webster's lawyer was removed from the case just six weeks before his rape trial because of allegations the attorney was bringing contraband to his client in jail. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:25:58 GMT)
Attorney general seeks to close 2 charter schools
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) - Attorney General Marc Dann filed separate lawsuits Wednesday seeking to close two charter schools, saying both had failed to meet academic standards over the past six years. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:31:07 GMT)
Lawyer suspended after client money charges
Associated Press - September 13, 2007 7:25 AM ET MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) - The New Hampshire Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a lawyer who was chief of a real estate title company... (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:33:45 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, 13 Sep 2007 11:47:31 GMT)
Govt failed to address death penalty ruling, lawyer says
Parliament should have immediately passed a law to provide an alternative sentence for murder once the Privy Council declared the mandatory death sentence unconstitutional, according to the lawyer Murrio Ducille for Trono Davis, one of the men who has filed a challenge to the automatic sentence. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:34:50 GMT)
Lawyer to announce bid for 409th judge seat
Lawyer Luz E. Sandoval today will announce her intention to run for judge of the 409th Judicial District Court. The seat is now occupied by Judge Sam Medrano, whose term will expire in 2008. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:35:26 GMT)
Dead lawyer's wife left nothing
TOP Melbourne lawyer Peter Hayes died owing more than $100,000 to the taxman and left nothing of his $2million-plus estate to his ex-wife. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer owed $100,000 tax
MELBOURNE lawyer Peter Hayes, who died in Adelaide, owed more than $100,000 to the taxman and left none of his $2 million-plus estate to his ex-wife. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:31:20 GMT)
Attorney General Jay Nixon to return campaign donations in excess of maximum
Attorney General Jay Nixon, the leading Democratic candidate for governor, said he will return individual campaign contributions in excess of Missouri’s newly restored $1,275 maximum. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:55:14 GMT)
Pirates Name Baseball Labor Lawyer Frank Coonelly as President
Sept. 13 (Bloomberg) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates named Major League Baseball labor lawyer Frank Coonelly as team president, the first step in an overhaul of the franchise that hasn't had a winning season since 1992. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:57:18 GMT)
Man charged of threatening his wife and her lawyer
VALLETTA, Malta (di-ve news) -- September 13, 2007 -- 1710CEST -- A 40-year-old man from St.Paul's Bay was on Thursday arraigned in Court charged with threatening his wife and her lawyer on Wednesday at around 1200CEST. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:25:25 GMT)
Lawyer Accused Of Misusing Funds Suspended
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a lawyer who was chief of a real estate title company that closed suddenly last month. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:56:41 GMT)
Lawyer: McDonald's Warned Employees
Fast food giant McDonald's Corp. had policies in place and warned employees in an effort to deal with a series of strip search hoaxes across the country, the lawyer for the restaurant chain said Thursday during opening arguments in a civil trial. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:41:15 GMT)
Lawyer: McDonald's warned employees
SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Fast food giant McDonald's Corp. ( Nachrichten / Aktienkurs ) had policies in place and warned employees in an effort to deal with a series of strip search hoaxes across the country, the lawyer for the restaurant chain said Thursday during opening arguments in a civil trial. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:07:04 GMT)
Bellevue city attorney resigns after 15 years
John Herdzina has resigned after 15 years of service as city attorney for Bellevue. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 17:18:26 GMT)
Attorney: Norman Hsu to waive extradition to California
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) - His attorney says disgraced Democratic fundraiser Norman Hsu (shoo) will waive extradition during a hearing scheduled for this afternoon in Grand Junction. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:37:46 GMT)
District Attorney offers free Brown Act sessions
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office is helping local leaders learn about the Brown Act. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:59:27 GMT)
Shelby district attorney removed from death row case
State Attorney General Troy King removed Shelby County District Attorney Robbie Owens from a death row case Wednesday, saying Owens shirked his duties by recommending a convicted killer's death sentence be overturned. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:28:09 GMT)
Attorney general plans to sue more charter schools
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- A spokesman for Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says Dann plans to sue more charter schools that are failing to meet academic and financial standards. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:55:56 GMT)
Lawyer: Serial killer suspect confessed
The lawyer for a Russian man accused in 52 deaths said his client has admitted to all of the charges in a Moscow court. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:56:26 GMT)
Monsanto under investigation by Iowa Attorney General
NEW YORK, September 13 (newratings.com) - Monsanto Co ( MON.NYS ) Thursday announced that Iowa Attorney General's office has sent it a request for information on its seed business, as part of an investigation. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:58:44 GMT)
Mitchell investigation rep meets with Albany District Attorney
I-Team update: A lawyer representing George Mitchell's investigation into baseball's doping history met with Albany District Attorney David Soares this afternoon. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:16:10 GMT)
Health District ordered to pay bar's attorney fees
The Health District has been ordered to pay $1,000 in attorney fees to a local bar challenging the state's new smoking ban. Bilbo's Bar and Grill and health officials have been locked in a legal dispute over the ban. A district judge ruled Bilbo's has not violated a previous ruling. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:01:40 GMT)
Md. U.S. attorney being vetted for federal judgeship in Va.
BALTIMORE (AP) - A law enforcement official says Maryland U.S. Attorney Rod Rosenstein is being vetted as a possible nominee for the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:04:33 GMT)
Lawyer will bid to have Becker freed today
Jake Dylan Becker, who was acquitted this week of the manslaughter of teenager Skye Barkwith, could walk free from jail today if his lawyer can convince a judge to cancel a suspended jail term he received in 2005. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:46:33 GMT)
Lawyer: McDonald's Warned Employees
Fast food giant McDonald's Corp. had policies in place and warned employees in an effort to deal with a series of strip search hoaxes across the country, the lawyer for the restaurant chain said Thursday during opening statements in a civil trial. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:47:51 GMT)
Ironton lawyer named to fill judge post
IRONTON — Ironton lawyer D. Scott Bowling was named Lawrence County Common Pleas judge Thursday by the office of Gov. Ted Strickland. The appointment is effective Monday, Sept. 24, and runs through Feb. 9, 2009. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:52:47 GMT)
Attorney: No Sign Mills Was Suicidal
BANGOR (NEWS CENTER) -- Michelle Mills' defense attorney says neither he nor his clients family saw any signs she was suicidal. (Thu, 13 Sep 2007 23:53:39 GMT)
Jailed Lawyer Fights Contempt Charge
FAYETTEVILLE -- A lawyer jailed Monday for contempt of court is asking the judge to reconsider or give him a trial. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:33:40 GMT)
Accused Pet Pig Killer Wants To Dump Lawyer
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- He's accused of killing a beloved pet pig named Porky. And now, Joseph Calarruda believes his lawyer isn't doing a good enough job at his trial. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:39:08 GMT)
Wilkins still "potential nominee" for attorney general job
With the leader of the Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate vowing to block one leading candidate for attorney general -- even before the White House has named its pick -- Judge William W. Wilkins Jr. of Greenville remains a "potential nominee," The Washington Post reported today. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 02:48:32 GMT)
GOP Started Troopergate, Darren Dopp's Lawyer Says
The lawyer representing Governor Spitzer's embattled communications director, Darren Dopp, is lashing out at Senate Republicans, accusing their former political strategist, Roger Stone, of concocting the entire state police scandal. The lawyer, Terrence Kindlon, said Mr. Dopp and the governor were victims of an orchestrated smear campaign comparable to the damaging "Swift Boat" attacks on the ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 03:03:50 GMT)
Reprimand Sought for Attorney Who Wrote Scare Letter to Ethics Grievant
When an attorney-client relationship turns nasty and litigation seems imminent, is it OK for the lawyer to send the kind of aggressive letter that attorneys sometimes write to scare off potential adversaries? The answer is no, according to the New Jersey Disciplinary Review Board. The board recommended a reprimand for lawyer Harry Levin, who warned a client that he would ask a judge to send her ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:09:35 GMT)
A Lincoln Park resident, 68, admits stealing the money after obtaining a power of attorney from the victim.
A Lincoln Park resident, 68, admits stealing the money after obtaining a power of attorney from the victim. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 04:31:23 GMT)
Gregg County district attorney resigning this month
Gregg County District Attorney Bill Jennings is resigning Sept. 21. Jennings, who has been the county's lead prosecutor for the past 11 years, said in a news release Wednesday his decision came "after much thought." He declined to answer questions about his future plans and whether he might seek another public office or a judgeship. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:57:22 GMT)
MLB lawyer defends drug testing program
Major League Baseball's chief labour lawyer is tired of the constant criticism the game receives for its drug testing policy. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:20:09 GMT)
Reprimand Sought for Attorney Who Wrote Scare Letter to Ethics Grievant
When an attorney-client relationship turns nasty and litigation seems imminent, is it OK for the lawyer to send the kind of aggressive letter that attorneys sometimes write to scare off potential adversaries? (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:02:57 GMT)
Jailed Lawyer Fights Contempt Charge
FAYETTEVILLE -- A lawyer jailed Monday for contempt of court is asking the judge to reconsider or give him a trial. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:49:01 GMT)
Ironton lawyer named to fill judge post
IRONTON -- Ironton lawyer D. Scott Bowling was named Lawrence County Common Pleas judge Thursday by the office of Gov. Ted Strickland. The appointment is effective Monday, Sept. 24, and runs through Feb. 9, 2009. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 08:07:38 GMT)
Stebic case heads to state's attorney's office
Police may have to wait until next week to discuss the case of a missing Plainfield woman with prosecutors. When they do meet, grand jury proceedings will be on the agenda, according to the Will County State's Attorney's Office. In their quest to re-interview the children of missing mom Lisa Stebic, authorities have tried to avoid what they say is a last resort: subpoenaing the kids to testify ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:08:00 GMT)
Deputies endorse Budelmann for district attorney
The Cayuga County Deputy Sheriff's Police Association has endorsed Jon E. Budelmann for district attorney. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:29:33 GMT)
Attorney general says he'll sue more charter schools
COLUMBUS - Ohio's attorney general plans to file additional lawsuits seeking to shut down charter schools that aren't meeting academic and financial requirements, a spokesman said Thursday, a day after he filed suit against two Dayton schools accused of repeated academic failings. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:30:24 GMT)
Lawyer: Employees warned of hoax calls
Fast-food giant McDonald's Corp. had policies in place and warned employees in an effort to deal with a series of strip search hoaxes across the country, the lawyer for the restaurant chain said Thursday during opening statements in a civil trial. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:31:04 GMT)
Lawyer says McDonald's did all it could
A lawyer for McDonald's Corp. said yesterday that the company tries to protect its 800,000 U.S. employees, but that it's unrealistic to think it could have warned every one of them about a hoax caller who was precipitating strip searches by pretending to be a police officer. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 09:56:56 GMT)
Lawyer suspended after charges
MANCHESTER (AP) -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a lawyer who was chief of a real estate title company that closed suddenly last month. ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 10:43:02 GMT)
Lawyer argues Hells Angels are not a criminal organization
REGINA - A charge against a member of the Regina chapter of the Hells Angels fell apart because authorities couldn't prove the notorious motorcycle club is actually a criminal organization, says the man's lawyer. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:00:53 GMT)
Court stops execution at district attorney's request
A twice-convicted murderer was spared lethal injection Thursday after the Dallas County district attorney's office asked that the execution be halted because evidence was not turned over to Joseph Roland Lave Jr.'s attorneys. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:07:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Microsoft patent claims won't affect UK
The patents which Microsoft claims are infringed by open-source software do not apply in the UK, a leading British tech lawyer has said (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:08:51 GMT)
Rogers lawyer asks for reconsideration of contempt finding
A Rogers lawyer who ser ved time in jail this week for contempt is asking the court to withdraw the order and expunge the charge. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:20:27 GMT)
Colleague's death won't hinder attorney's effort
GRAND RAPIDS -- Robert Mirque Jr. will ask for a change of venue for his client Kevin Elder, accused of fatally stabbing his wife, local attorney Leontyne "Tina" Partee-Elder. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:30:28 GMT)
Republican joins race for Vermilion state's attorney
DANVILLE – A Vermilion County assistant state's attorney hopes to take over as top prosecutor when his boss steps down next year. Randy Brinegar on Thursday announced he will run as a Republican candidate for state's attorney in the 2008 election. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:44:45 GMT)
Execution stopped because district attorney's office wanted it called off
The scheduled Thursday night execution of a Texas prisoner for his part in the slaying of two workers during a robbery was stopped after the Dallas County district attorney's office asked that the execution order be withdrawn. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:45:18 GMT)
Lawyer says McDonald's did all it could
A lawyer for McDonald's Corp. said yesterday that the company tries to protect its 800,000 U.S. employees, but that it's unrealistic to think it could have warned every one of them about a hoax caller who was precipitating strip searches by pretending to be a police officer. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:28:56 GMT)
Cadwalader raids Sidley for derivatives lawyer
Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft has snared a structured finance lawyer from rival US firm Sidley Austin Brown & Wood. ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:12:13 GMT)
Lawyer gets five years in sex case
A Jackson lawyer who sexually attacked a 21-year-old woman at a Young Republicans convention said Thursday that he had disgraced himself, his family and his political party. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 14:12:31 GMT)
County Attorney Wants Death Penalty for Illegal Immigrant
An ex-felon and illegal immigrant deported five times will make a final exit if County Attorney Andrew Thomas gets his way. "When somebody keeps coming across the border and is caught no fewer than five times, he shouldn't get a slap on the wrist for that," said Thomas. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:14:12 GMT)
Attorney: Morial's Brother Has Plea Deal
Jacques Morial, the brother of former New Orleans Mayor Marc Morial, has reached a plea deal with federal proseuctors, his attorney says. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:50:03 GMT)
PEORIA: Peoria attorney gets 14-year prison sentence
PEORIA — A former Peoria attorney convicted of sexually assaulting a 3-year-old girl was sentenced today to 14 years in prison. Robert Becker, 39, was convicted in May of using a toy microphone to assault the girl on Easter weekend in 2003. He had faced a prison sentence between 6 and 14 years. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:25:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Employees warned over strip-search hoax
SHEPHERDSVILLE - Fast food giant McDonald's Corp. had policies in place and warned employees in an effort to deal with a series of strip search hoaxes across the country, the lawyer for the restaurant chain said Thursday during opening statements in a civil trial. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:42:21 GMT)
Gonzales leaves attorney general's post
Alberto Gonzales ended his turbulent tenure as U.S. attorney general Friday, reflecting on his public service in a speech at an airbase in Washington. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:56:17 GMT)
Spanovic Lawyer Claims Serbs Face Discrimination in Croatia
Lawyer for Croatian Serb says he would not receive a fair trial. Milan Spanovic, whose extradition Zagreb is seeking so that he can be put on trial for war crimes, will call on witnesses from Croatia to support his contention that as a Serb, he would not receive a fair trial there. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:08:57 GMT)
Gambia: New Attorney General Appointed As Kebba Sanyang Takes Works
President Yahya Jammeh, acting on the powers vested on him by the constitution of the Republic of The Gambia, yesterday appointed Marie Saine-Firdaus, as the Attorney General and Secretary of State for Justice. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 18:58:13 GMT)
Virginia's Anti-Spam Law Unconstitutional, Lawyer Argues
Virginia's law banning the massive distribution of junk e-mail is an unconstitutional barrier to free speech, a lawyer for a former spammer told the state's highest court. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:13:20 GMT)
County attorney says murder shows holes in border security
An illegal immigrant from Mexico faces capital murder charges and Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas said the case underscores the holes in U.S. border security. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:49:25 GMT)
Lawyer; Journal entries show Benoit depressed
Journal entries written by wrestler Chris Benoit show he was wracked with grief and preoccupied with death after his best friend died in 2005, according to a lawyer representing Benoit's father. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:55:40 GMT)
Arson suspect wants new attorney
A Rhinelander man accused of setting fires in the Pine Lake area will get a new attorney. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:56:55 GMT)
Niceville attorney advises against Christmas tour
NICEVILLE — Busing people around town to Christmas displays is something the city should stay out of, according to city attorney Dixie Dan Powell. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:07:15 GMT)
It ain't over till it's over; County Attorney Noe leads court into battle
Logan County Attorney Thomas Noe III presented a resolution at Tuesday's Fiscal Court meeting asking magistrates for their approval to obtain settlement monies from the Rockwell Corporation which would go for public improvement projects in the county. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:26:34 GMT)
Gonzales Says Goodbye on Last Day as Attorney General
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales bid goodbye Friday on his last day as head of the Justice Department. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:18:36 GMT)
GOP lawyer deposed on Alabama case
A Republican lawyer who says Karl Rove may have been involved in the prosecution of former Democratic Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman emerged without comment Friday from four hours of questioning at the House Judiciary Committee. Jill Simpson was called to the Capitol to provide sworn testimony about her claim that she heard discussions in 2002 suggesting that Rove, a former top White House political ... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:24:17 GMT)
Gonzales bids farewell as attorney general
Alberto Gonzales' turbulent tenure as attorney general ended today. On his last day at the Justice Department he received a standing-room-only sendoff from the likes of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff and Theodore Olson, the... (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:47:11 GMT)
GOP lawyer deposed on Alabama case
A Republican lawyer who says Karl Rove may have been involved in the prosecution of former Democratic Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman emerged without comment Friday from four hours of questioning at the House Judiciary Committee. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:32:22 GMT)
GOP Lawyer Deposed on Alabama Case
A Republican lawyer who says Karl Rove may have been involved in the prosecution of former Democratic Alabama Gov. (Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:32:22 GMT)
Attorney who gave ex-fire chief's wife control of estate has 2nd thoughts
An attorney who prepared a document giving control of Gladys Farrington's $1.1 million estate to the wife of former Joliet Fire Chief Joe Drick testified Friday that he wouldn't have done it if he had been aware that Cheri Drick knew Farrington less than five months. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:02:14 GMT)
Spears' lawyer moves to seal docs in custody battle with K-Fed
Associated Press - September 14, 2007 9:34 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two... (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:50:45 GMT)
Britney Spears' lawyer moves to seal docs in custody battle with ex-husband
LOS ANGELES (AP): Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two young children. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 02:36:28 GMT)
Candidate for Missouri attorney general agrees to send back donations that exceeded limit
Jeff Harris, a Missouri House member running for attorney general, said Friday that he planned to refund individual contributions that exceeded the newly restored limit of $1,275. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:31:12 GMT)
City Attorney: Man Posed As Worker, Stole Televisions
The city attorney's office said Friday that a man who impersonated a TV repairman and stole his customer's television sets will face more than a dozen criminal charges in connection with the thefts. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 03:53:28 GMT)
Attorney suggests acne drug affected Monroeville teen
The boyfriend of a Gateway High School cheerleader could have been suffering side effects from an acne drug when police said he stabbed his girlfriend to death, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:10:26 GMT)
Attorney General files restraining order against James Barbee
FARMINGTON — The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is trying to stop a California man they believe is pocketing money that was solicited for veterans organizations. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:11:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Former pastor was drugged before attacking wife
BLOOMINGTON †A former Bloomington pastor claims he was drugged when he allegedly assaulted his estranged wife last year, according to materials his lawyer filed Friday in court. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:17:55 GMT)
S.C. native top contender for U.S. attorney general
COLUMBIA — Federal Judge William W. Wilkins is one of the top contenders to be nominated for U.S. attorney general, Sen. Jim DeMint said Friday. DeMint, R-S.C., said he spoke Friday with White House officials and was told that Wilkins, an Anderson native, was "near the top of the sta... (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:51:33 GMT)
Attorney: No plea deal in the works
The attorney for one of disgraced NBA referee Tim Donaghy's alleged conspirators in a betting ring vehemently denied that his client is in plea negotiations despite the wording in court documents. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:18:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Former pastor was drugged before attacking wife
BLOOMINGTON †A former Bloomington pastor claims he was drugged when he allegedly assaulted his estranged wife last year, according to materials his lawyer filed Friday in court. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:20:50 GMT)
Lawyer says police wrong to raid Pure Bliss adult store
A lawyer for Pure Bliss said Friday that his client may take legal action against the city of New Bern and its Police Department for a raid this week. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:35:41 GMT)
Hopeful attorney general departs
WASHINGTON -- Resigning Attorney General Alberto Gonzales left the scandal-scarred Justice Department on Friday, declaring himself hopeful about its mission of ferreting out crime and defending the truth. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:10:41 GMT)
Attorney puts words in judge's mouth
A little after 5 p.m. on Aug. 27, Mayor Ray Nagin's press office released a statement from City Attorney Penya Moses-Fields announcing that U.S. District Judge Martin Feldman had denied injunctions sought by lawyers who a week earlier filed a class action suit to block the city from demolishing any more homes as "imminent health threats." (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:39:33 GMT)
The Criminal Lawyer And The Law
We’ve all seen them, the TV crime programs in which a suspect is caught and brought first to jail, and later to trial. She or he is interrogated by the District Attorney and then counter-interrogated by his or her own criminal lawyer. Yet is this all there is to being a criminal lawyer? (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 06:49:19 GMT)
Ridgeland lawyer battles annexation
Ridgeland lawyer Thayer Rivers Jr. is fighting to keep his town from becoming a Bluffton-like "blob" by trying to ban annexation for five years, but officials say growth through annexation can stimulate economic development and change the town's under-employed, commuter-heavy status quo. Backed by a petition with 145 voters' signatures, Rivers, a former Democratic state representative for the ... (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 07:06:47 GMT)
U.S. attorney criticizes Democrats on corruption
The U.S. attorney for New Jersey criticized the governor and other top Democrats Friday for having a double standard on political corruption by allowing two indicted lawmakers to finish their terms but forcing others charged with taking bribes to resign immediately. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:32:31 GMT)
Attorney general bids farewell to Justice
WASHINGTON - Resigning Attorney General Alberto Gonzales left the scandal-scarred Justice Department yesterday, declaring himself hopeful about its mission of ferreting out crime and defending the truth. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 08:54:53 GMT)
Campaign donation casts doubt on hiring of attorney for probe
AURORA -- The city's investigation into Planned Parenthood's approval process may get more complicated with the news that Phillip A. Luetkehans, the attorney chosen for the job, donated money to Alderman Richard Irvin's 2005 mayoral campaign. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:20:15 GMT)
Joliet lawyer testifies in Drick case
-- JOLIET -- When Cheri Drick brought an elderly woman to Chet June's office in February 2003, there were some things the lawyer didn't know. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:28:47 GMT)
GOP lawyer deposed on Alabama case
A Republican lawyer who says Karl Rove may have been involved in the prosecution of former Democratic Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman emerged without comment Friday from four hours of questioning at the House Judiciary Committee. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:53:12 GMT)
Britney's lawyer to seal docs
Britney Spears's lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two young children. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:47:41 GMT)
Lawyer calls for recusal of City Attorney's Office
SAN DIEGO, Sep. 15 (UNION-TRIBUNE): City Attorney Michael Aguirre has an “insurmountable” conflict of interest and cannot possibly give Sunroad Enterprises executive Tom Story a fair trial on misdemeanor charges of violating the city's ethics code, according to a legal brief that Story's lawyer filed yesterday. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 12:38:18 GMT)
Spears' Lawyer Seeks to Seal Documents
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons. Attorney Laura A. Wasser filed a motion Friday asking a Superior Court commissioner to make permanent a conditional order to seal all documents dealing with custody. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 13:45:50 GMT)
Spears' lawyer seeks to permanently seal documents in child custody battle
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A lawyer for Britney Spears isn't interested in the media getting a look at the court papers involving the singer's custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:18:50 GMT)
Spears' lawyer seeks to permanently seal documents in child custody battle
Associated Press - September 15, 2007 10:13 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A lawyer for Britney Spears isn't interested in the media getting a look at the court papers involving the singer's custody... (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 14:29:52 GMT)
Britney Spears' Lawyer Seeks to Seal Docs in Custody Battle
Britney Spear's lawyer files motion to seal court papers in custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:53:27 GMT)
Spears' lawyer seeks to keep papers sealed
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:12:46 GMT)
Town attorney says gas plant consistent with comp plan
Building a $1.5 billion gasification plant in Wiscasset does not conflict with the town's comprehensive plan, Wiscasset's town attorney says. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:00:39 GMT)
GOP Lawyer Deposed On Siegelman Case
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Republican lawyer who said Karl Rove may have been involved in the prosecution of former Democratic Gov. Don Siegelman was questioned today by the House Judiciary Committee. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:06:25 GMT)
Gulf Coast attorney in bribe scheme seeks prison delay
JACKSON, Miss. Paul Minor, a Gulf Coast attorney sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribing judges, has asked that his sentence be delayed pending appeal. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:41:31 GMT)
Wilkins a top contender for U.S. attorney general
With some of the White House's top options for attorney general taking heavy partisan fire, South Carolina's U.S. senators said that Judge William W. Wilkins Jr. of Greenville is a serious contender for the nomination because he's both conservative and capable of passing confirmation hearings. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:48:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Former pastor was drugged before attacking wife
BLOOMINGTON †A former Bloomington pastor claims he was drugged when he allegedly assaulted his estranged wife last year, according to materials his lawyer filed Friday in court. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:05:06 GMT)
Miss. Gulf Coast attorney in bribe scheme seeks prison delay
Paul Minor, a Mississippi Gulf Coast attorney sentenced to 11 years in prison for bribing judges, has asked that his sentence be delayed pending appeal. (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 19:11:08 GMT)
Spears' lawyer seeks to seal documents
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons. Attorney Laura A. Wasser filed a motion Friday asking a Superior Court commissioner to make permanent a conditional order to seal all documents dealing with custody. It was filed in response to a motion by People magazine and TV station seeking to unseal some of ... (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:15:31 GMT)
Spears' Lawyer Seeks To Seal Documents
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons. Slideshow: Britney, Then To Now MTV VMAs Take Over Vegas (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:55:00 GMT)
Conservatives line up for, against possible attorney general nominee
Conservatives on Saturday lined up for and against potential attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey, the man they believe has ascended... (Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:22:43 GMT)
District Attorney Kicks Off Mentoring Program
The Shelby County District Attorney's Mentoring Program kicked off this morning. The aim is to keep truant kids from joining gangs and committing crimes. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:47:51 GMT)
Bush Said To Favor Mukasey for Attorney General
Michael Mukasey, a retired federal judge from New York, will be nominated by President Bush to be the next U.S. attorney general, the Weekly Standard is reporting. The announcement of the nomination of Judge Mukasey, who was chief judge for the Southern District of New York until last year and had been elevated to the bench by President Reagan, could come as early as tomorrow, the editor of the ... (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 01:01:23 GMT)
Washington lawyer seeks spot on boot camp legal team
A Tacoma, Wash., lawyer is seeking to join the defense team in the boot camp case scheduled for trial in less than three weeks. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 01:22:41 GMT)
Sikh lawyer may be stripped of Canadian honour
A veteran Sikh lawyer may be stripped of the country's highest civilian honour after being disbarred for professional misconduct. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:07:25 GMT)
Environmental lawyer to take on Garrett
The Greens have nominated environmental lawyer Sue Mahony to take on Peter Garrett in his Sydney electorate of Kingsford Smith. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:34:11 GMT)
Haughey: Billings attorney, artist, lawmaker dies of cancer at 93
Associated Press - September 15, 2007 10:34 PM ET BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Billings attorney and artist James Haughey, who as a state senator crafted legislation that created the Montana Arts... (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:35:26 GMT)
Environmental lawyer to take on Garrett
The Greens have nominated environmental lawyer Sue Mahony to take on Peter Garrett in his Sydney electorate of Kingsford Smith. NSW Greens senator Kerry Nettle said she was pleased to welcome Mahony to the Greens' campaign because of her experience in environmental issues. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:46:19 GMT)
Sikh lawyer may be stripped of Canadian honour
TORONTO: A veteran Sikh lawyer and activist may be stripped of his Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour, as early as next month after being disbarred for professional misconduct. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 02:49:33 GMT)
Attorney taken off dog abuse case
The attorney representing a woman facing charges of animal abuse and neglect for running a puppy mill in North Albany has withdrawn from the case. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:12:34 GMT)
Republicans' reactions mixed to potential attorney general nominee
WASHINGTON | Conservatives lined up Saturday for and against Michael Mukasey, who they think has ascended to the top of President Bush’s list of possible replacements for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:20:54 GMT)
West Virginia Attorney General Takes Action in Light of Lead Paint Concerns.
The Attorney General's office is offering product testing for lead content of toys and jewelry. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:39:59 GMT)
Republicans' reactions mixed to potential attorney general nominee
WASHINGTON | Conservatives lined up Saturday for and against Michael Mukasey, who they think has ascended to the top of President Bush’s list of possible replacements for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 03:47:43 GMT)
Attorney files court complaints in Jerome overtime fight
JEROME - The attorney representing Jerome County Commissioners on Monday filed complaints in 5th District Court seeking recovery of more than 75,000 from three former county commissioners. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:00:32 GMT)
Sen. Patrick Leahy: The attorney general America needs
THE NEXT attorney general of the United States will inherit a department that has been needlessly and disastrously run into the ditch, and will face the challenge of repairing damage inflicted by a White House that injected politics into every level of the agency. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 04:09:50 GMT)
Fort Smith Police Investigate Rape Allegations Against Attorney
FORT SMITH -- Police have completed an investigation into rape allegations made in June against Fort Smith attorney and former Sebastian County prosecutor Ron Fields. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 05:48:50 GMT)
Britney's lawyer moves to seal docs
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-hubby Kevin Federline. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:06:14 GMT)
Spears' lawyer seeks to seal documents
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:07:32 GMT)
Mukasey Cited as Leading Candidate for Attorney General
Michael B. Mukasey, a former federal judge regarded as an expert on national security issues, has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Alberto R. Gonzales as attorney general, several conservatives close to the White House said yesterday. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:29:33 GMT)
Lawyer says Bali bombers ready to die
JAKARTA : A lawyer for the three Bali bombers on death row in Indonesia said Sunday they were ready to die after signing a last statement reportedly vowing their deaths would lead to "hell for infidels." (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:32:45 GMT)
Attorney and businessman battle for New Rochelle seat
NEW ROCHELLE - With the City Council's lone Republican leaving office, competition for the District 1 seat in the November election comes down to a battle between an attorney and a businessman. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 06:35:55 GMT)
Spears' Lawyer Seeks to Seal Documents
Britney Spears' lawyer wants to seal all court papers in her custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline over their two small sons. Attorney Laura A. Wasser filed a motion Friday asking a Superior Court commissioner to make permanent a conditional order to seal all documents dealing with custody. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:16:35 GMT)
Attorney-general debate heats up
Conservatives on Saturday lined up for and against potential attorney-general nominee Michael Mukasey, the man they believe has ascended... (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 07:18:55 GMT)
Jamshedpur lawyer killed by client
A lawyer in Jamshedpur was killed by his own client with a sword in full view of the police. The murder followed a four-hour drama, which began after the police were notified that a local lawyer Saghan Chatterjee was being held captive by his client Arvind Guha in the Soniari Mohalla of Jamshedpur. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:00:25 GMT)
Jamshedpur lawyer killed by client
A lawyer in Jamshedpur was killed by his own client with a sword in full view of the police. The murder followed a four-hour drama, which began after the police were notified that a local lawyer Saghan Chatterjee was being held captive by his client Arvind Guha in the Soniari Mohalla of Jamshedpur. (Sun, 16 Sep 2007 08:24:14 GMT)
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