Attorney News Oct 2007

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Denver Attorney Arrested In Witness Intimidation Case
A Denver defense attorney was free on bail Thursday following his arrest in connection with intimidating a witness in a child sex case. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:51:46 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General Probes 'Hannah Montana' Tickets
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has demanded documents from five ticket-sales Web sites in an investigation into whether a quick sellout of a "Hannah Montana" concert violated scalping laws. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 17:53:37 GMT)

Ghana: NDC Lawyer Oduro Vows to Win Cape Coast Seat
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Cape Coast Constituency, Lawyer Ebow Barton Oduro, has promised to employ the newly discovered NDC door-to-door campaign by the party's flagbearer, Prof. John Evans Atta Mills, to snatch the Cape Coast Parliamentary Seat from Hon. Christine Churcher, the sitting New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP for Cape Coast. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:28:55 GMT)

Attorney General Rejects Lottery Proposal for Ballot
Little Rock (AP) - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to create a state-run lottery to fund college scholarships. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:37:38 GMT)

Attorney accused of intimidating witness
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) - A Denver defense attorney is facing charges of intimidating and tampering with a witness in a Douglas County case. Sixty-4-year-old Charles Leidner is free on bond. He did not return phone messages seeking comment. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:06:22 GMT)

Denver attorney accused of intimidation
CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (AP) — A Denver defense attorney faces charges of intimidating and tampering with a witness in a Douglas County case. Charles Leidner, 64, was free on bond Thursday. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:11:21 GMT)

Lawyer shot with BB guns helps nab teens
Lawyer shot with BB guns helps nab teens (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:19:25 GMT)

Lawyer says e-mail shows USDA waited 18 days to seek recall
An e-mail from a federal inspector confirms the U.S. Department of Agriculture knew that millions of frozen hamburger patties could be contaminated with E. coli in early September but waited 18 days before concluding Topps Meat Co. should issue a recall, a lawyer for a teen sickened by the beef said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:55:59 GMT)

US: Attorney General Nominee Should Repudiate Torture Memos
Source: Human Rights Watch (New York, October 4, 2007) – Reports of two new "torture memos" underscore the need for the next US attorney general to declassify and repudiate secret government legal opinions that permit abusive ... (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 20:12:19 GMT)

Wacky lawyer resurfaces
A flamboyant lawyer banned from New Zealand because he lied about his dodgy background has found another high-profile client. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 21:42:44 GMT)

Attorney General: Sex Offenders On MySpace Arrested
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Thursday that 14 previously convicted sex offenders were arrested in recent weeks for illegally creating profiles on MySpace.com. (Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:35:29 GMT)

Lawyer charged with smuggling heroin
A Boston lawyer has been charged with trying to smuggle heroin into a state prison. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:11:06 GMT)

Lawyer charged with smuggling heroin
A Boston lawyer has been charged with trying to smuggle heroin into a state prison. Guards at the Walpole prison said that they found small packets of a powdery substance during a search of Kevin Barron, The Boston Globe reported. Barron was on a visit ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:22:56 GMT)

Attorney: Former Blackwater employee has fully cooperated
SEATTLE (AP) -- The attorney for a former Blackwater employee being investigated in the shooting death of an Iraqi security guard in Baghdad's Green Zone says his client has cooperated fully with the government. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 02:27:39 GMT)

Lawyer Sues EFCC, AGF over Ibori’s Prosecution
Two days after he won in the case in which the Southwark Crown Court had frozen his assets, another agitation for prosecution of former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori, has shifted to the Federal High Court in Lagos, where a Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Allens Agbaka, has instituted a suit against him, seeking to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to move against the ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:22:27 GMT)

Hugo Black III, 54, assistant U.S. attorney, dies at 54
Hugo LaFayette Black III, Alabama-born grandson of the U.S. Supreme Court justice whose name he shared, was a complicated simple man, perhaps a contradiction to those who knew him only as an assistant U.S. attorney. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:44:25 GMT)

Rugby-Playing Lawyer Helps Catch Teens Accused of Shooting Him With BB Gun
Two teenagers recently learned the folly of shooting a BB gun at an attorney, especially when the lawyer is a longtime rugby player who goes by the nickname "Dr. Death." The teenagers are expected to face felonious assault charges stemming from their encounter with Michael J. Breczinski, age 54. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:05:46 GMT)

Lawyer: BB-shooting teens lucky
A Michigan lawyer says that the two teenagers who allegedly shot him with a BB gun were lucky he’d left his handgun at home. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:11:46 GMT)

No-fault deal stalls as leader rejects limits on attorney fees
An agreement on a replacement for Florida's no-fault auto insurance fell apart late Thursday afternoon after a House council changed the proposed bill by capping attorney fees in personal injury lawsuits involving automobile accidents. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:15:17 GMT)

Hackettstown attorney tops list of 'movers and shakers' in NJ
HACKETTSTOWN -- Attorney John J. Abromitis has been selected by the "New Jersey Law Journal" as one of the top 40 attorney's in the state under age 40. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:16:21 GMT)

Attorney: Detectives Used Gang Leader
TAMPA - The arrests of 39 purported leaders of the Florida's Latin Kings gang last year might never have happened without the help of a gang member encouraged by detectives to put together a new "tribe" in Tampa, an attorney for one of those arrested said. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:16:58 GMT)

Lawyer: BB-shooting teens lucky
A Michigan lawyer says that the two teenagers who allegedly shot him with a BB gun were lucky he'd left his handgun at home. Michael Breczinski said he might have fired at them when one of the teens displayed what appeared to be a handgun if his .45 Ruger... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:23:14 GMT)

Attorney General targets emissions from ships
SAN FRANCISCO -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown is seeking strict federal government regulations on oceangoing ships that spew heat-trapping gases responsible for global warming. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:32:58 GMT)

Top DWI attorney ... and drug suspect
A noted defense attorney - named one of America's top lawyers - was charged with three drug-related crimes this week after Scott County authorities received a tip from his former wife that he illegally received prescription narcotics by mail. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:15:37 GMT)

New York: End of Book Battle for District Attorney
The war of words and deeds between Charles J. Hynes, the Brooklyn district attorney, and a former assistant district attorney, Robert C. Reuland, ended this week at the door of the United States Supreme Court with a victory for Mr. Reuland. In 2001, Mr. Reuland, who had just published a novel about the prosecuting life, was demoted and then fired by Mr. Hynes after saying in a magazine interview ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 05:52:18 GMT)

Trials & Tribulations: Lawyer listed as a scofflaw
Now that his client's been sentenced for orchestrating the murder of Fermina Nunez in Middletown, perhaps Bronx defense lawyer Jose Camacho can get around to re-upping his registration as a lawyer in good standing in New York state. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:07:45 GMT)

Lawyer is suspended for neglecting case
Lawyer John H. Whitaker has received a one-year active suspension effective July 1, 2007, by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct and is now unable to practice in Texas. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 06:10:05 GMT)

Portland lawyer in ethics trouble again
Portland criminal defense lawyer Randy Ray Richardson's legal license is at stake again as he faces a state bar disciplinary proceeding alleging that he violated legal ethics by assisting a friend to defraud his elderly aunt. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:29:02 GMT)

Attorney accused of trying to keep girl from testifying
A Denver defense attorney arrested Wednesday is accused of intimidating a witness, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 07:59:12 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Govt Seeks to Bar Lawyer From Broadcasting Case
Government has challenged the suitability of Harare lawyer Mr Terrence Hussein to represent a company contesting Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation's monopoly on broadcasting frequencies in the country. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 08:41:27 GMT)

Attorney: Risque Image Accidental
The attorney for a University of Connecticut law professor criticized for showing a film clip that included a scene of a thong-clad woman dancing suggestively said Thursday that her client was simply showing an interview relevant to the course and did not intentionally show the dancer scene. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:21:53 GMT)

Nigeria: Before Attorney-General is Taken to Golgotha
A lot of heat and controversy have been generated by the simple statement made by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Michael Kaase Aondoakaa, shortly after assuming office to the effect that there would be the need for his Ministry to oversee, supervise and monitor the prosecuting activities of some Bodies, Commissions and Institutions established by law, particularly Acts of the ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 09:43:26 GMT)

Crisis deepens rift for mayor, city attorney
Oct. 5 (UNION-TRIBUNE): City Attorney Michael Aguirre zipped from camera to camera in La Jolla on Wednesday morning, pledging to not “play any games” in determining what led to the Mount Soledad landslide. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:08:18 GMT)

Lawyer: 2 officers to plead to double dipping
A lawyer for a city police captain and a former officer says the men will plead guilty to misdemeanor charges of working for private employers while on the police department's clock. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:48:55 GMT)

Nigeria: Lawyer Sues EFCC, AGF Over Ibori's Prosecution
Two days after he won in the case in which the Southwark Crown Court had frozen his assets, another agitation for prosecution of former Delta State governor, Chief James Ibori, has shifted to the Federal High Court in Lagos, where a Lagos-based lawyer, Mr Allens Agbaka, has instituted a suit against him, seeking to compel the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to move against the ... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 11:16:48 GMT)

UPDATE: Attorney for Pro Wrestler Disputes DUI
The attorney for pro wrestler Kurt Angle disputed a drunken driving charge filed by a suburban Pittsburgh police department. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:05:11 GMT)

District attorney paints picture of typical graffiti vandal
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The typical graffiti vandal takes pleasure in breaking the law and leaving his "tag" name on anything from buildings, fences and significant monuments, said the Staten Island district attorney. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:37:16 GMT)

Kott attorney asks judge for acquittal or new trial
The attorney for former state Representative Pete Kott is asking U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick for one of two actions on behalf of his client. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 15:28:26 GMT)

Family attorney: Gotbaum may have been drinking before arrest
Carol Ann Gotbaum was on her way to an alcohol treatment facility before dying in police custody at Phoenix's airport, according to her family's attorney. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:10:40 GMT)

TN Attorney General Appealing Lethal Injection Ruling
Tennessee's attorney general will appeal a federal judge's ruling finding the state's three-drug method of lethal injection is cruel and unusual punishment. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:26:51 GMT)

Lawyer confident Craig won't be disciplined by Senate
Associated Press - October 5, 2007 1:04 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Senator Larry Craig's lawyer says he's confident the Idaho lawmaker can continue in his job because his guilty plea in a sex... (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:05:46 GMT)

Portus's Manor Will Return to Canada, His Lawyer Says (Update1)
Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Boaz Manor, who fled Canada for Israel 2 1/2 years ago as his Portus Alternative Asset Management Inc. hedge fund collapsed, will return to Toronto to face criminal charges, his lawyer said. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:08:10 GMT)

Mudslinging aplenty in state attorney general race
A district attorney and a lawyer who hope to unseat Attorney General Charles Foti have come out slinging in a race with as much mud as a river batture. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:25:13 GMT)

Attorney appointed as new UM general counsel
COLUMBIA — The UM System Board of Curators announced today that it has appointed Stephen J. Owens, a Kansas City attorney, as the next general counsel for the university system that includes campuses in St. Louis, Kansas City, Rolla and Columbia. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 17:44:34 GMT)

Lawyer confident Craig won't be disciplined by Senate
WASHINGTON - Senator Larry Craig's lawyer says he's confident the Idaho lawmaker can continue in his job because his guilty plea in a sex sting was only a misdemeanor. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 18:42:50 GMT)

Lawyer Withdrawal Postpones Ed Jew Trial
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Irreconcilable differences claimed yet another attorney-client relationship Friday as a San Francisco Superior Court judge allowed Supervisor Ed Jew's attorney to withdraw as his lawyer in Jew's election fraud case. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:23:38 GMT)

Ed Jew trial delayed again, attorney quits
(Examiner file photo) San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew's trial for election fraud will again be delayed to give him time to find a new attorney. Jew's formey attorney, Bill Fazio, gained permission from the court today to withdraw from the case based on what he termed "irreconcilable differences." (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:06:06 GMT)

Kott attorney asks judge for acquittal or new trial
The attorney for former state Representative Pete Kott is asking U.S. District Court Judge John Sedwick for one of two actions on behalf of his client. James Wendt says Judge Sedwick should set aside Kott's guilty verdict on corruption charges and either acquit Kott or grant him a new trial. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:06:35 GMT)

Attorney: Woman Accused Of Flushing Baby Is Retarded
A 20-year-old woman accused of trying to flush her newborn is mentally retarded, her defense attorney said Friday. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:39:18 GMT)

Interim U.S. Attorney Named in Brooklyn
A prosecutor who investigated the collapse of Enron Corp. was named interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, the Justice Department announced Friday. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:04:37 GMT)

Lawyer questioned over video clip
PETALING JAYA: The Anti Corruption Agency (ACA) has recorded the statements of two prominent people – a lawyer and a business tycoon – in connection with the controversial video clip purportedly showing a senior lawyer on the phone brokering the appointment of judges. (Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:51:08 GMT)

Lawyer Lingam gives statement to ACA over clip
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer Datuk V.K. Lingam has given a statement to the Anti-Corruption Agency on the video clip allegedly showing him discussing judicial appointments with a judge. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:18:37 GMT)

Lawyer graduates to kindergarten
Jeff Thompson used to negotiate contracts and considered becoming a lawyer. Then he discovered teaching. Kindergartners at Fort Lewis are glad he did. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:22:18 GMT)

Interim U.S. Attorney Is Picked for Eastern District
Benton J. Campbell will be the interim United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York, the department announced Friday. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:52:28 GMT)

Lawyer calls charges cheesy
The lawyer for reputed Boston mob captain Carmen "Big Cheese" DiNunzio said prosecutors cannot link his client to an alleged extortion scheme that squeezed a Medford... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:10:19 GMT)

Rostraver attorney prepares campaign for Senate
Attorney Chris Huffman on Friday became the second Democrat to announce that he will run next year for the state Senate seat held by first-term Republican Robert Regola III. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:23:53 GMT)

More charges filed against Westmoreland attorney
A Westmoreland County attorney already facing charges of unlawful gambling for holding Texas Hold'em poker tournaments at area fire halls was charged this week with holding three other tournaments in Seward. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:24:12 GMT)

Dedrick named U.S. attorney
James R. "Russ" Dedrick, a career prosecutor, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve as the U.S. attorney in East Tennessee. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:29:55 GMT)

East Ridge may sue attorney
East Ridge city leaders authorized interim City Attorney Michael Stewart to sue former City Attorney Cris Helton and his former law firm for malpractice. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:32:01 GMT)

Ed Jew's attorney seeks to disqualify supervisors from ethics case
The attorney who will defend suspended San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew during city proceedings that could result in his ouster said Friday that he expects to file a federal civil rights suit to disqualify members of the Board of Supervisors from hearing the... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:43:38 GMT)

Lawyer restored
WEXFORD COUNTY -- A state appeals court ordered Friday that a murder defendant's lawyer should be allowed to return to the Upper Peninsula case. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 06:31:39 GMT)

Bears, bullies and victimizers beware this feisty lawyer
Genie Harrison takes on discrimination, sexual harassment and civil rights -- and does it all with a smirk. She's been bombarded with hate mail addressed to "Dog Food Lawyer." She's been pilloried on talk radio as a money-grubbing bottom feeder. She settled the most notorious case of her career for the blue chip equivalent of pocket change. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:14:53 GMT)

Florida Bar president publicly rebukes defense attorney over misconduct
Meeting with inmate called unethical Broward defense attorney Hilliard Moldof was publicly admonished Friday by the president of the Florida Bar for misconduct in a murder case. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:17:13 GMT)

U.S. attorney in Los Angeles sworn in
Thomas P. O'Brien, who has headed the office's criminal division since 2005, will oversee about 250 attorneys and plans to work more closely with local law enforcement. Thomas P. O'Brien, a career prosecutor, was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles on Friday in a private ceremony, a day after the Senate confirmed his nomination by President Bush. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:28:07 GMT)

Stuart attorney Willie Gary sues trio, alleges extortion plot
Famed attorney Willie Gary has filed a lawsuit against three people he says are trying to extort $20 million from him through allegations of sexual battery. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:28:59 GMT)

Ed Jew's attorney seeks to disqualify supervisors from ethics case
The attorney who will defend suspended San Francisco Supervisor Ed Jew during city proceedings that could result in his ouster said Friday that he expects to file a federal civil rights suit to disqualify members of the Board of Supervisors from hearing the... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:29:08 GMT)

Judge points to lawyer's antics in junking $1.2 million ruling
A judge has tossed out a $1.2 million judgment against the city of Denver, citing the courtroom behavior of lawyer Mark E. Brennan, which he called "boorish and unprofessional." (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:59:57 GMT)

Fired U.S. attorney to discuss scandal
Former U.S. Attorney John McKay will discuss "Scandal and Controversy at the White House" at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the North Creek Events... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 08:08:54 GMT)

Conn. lawyer named new mediator for talks at Chariho
A mediator has been appointed for talks between Chariho support staff and the school district. WOOD RIVER JCT. – A Connecticut lawyer has been appointed to mediate contract talks between the Chariho Regional School Committee and a union representing 166 district employees. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:25:14 GMT)

Lawyer upset at bail delays
As his client sat quivering in the prisoner's box, the lawyer for an accused killer yesterday told court he is being hampered in his attempts to seek bail. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:04:35 GMT)

Lawyer wants power line hearings axed
LETHBRIDGE -- A lawyer representing a group of southern Alberta property owners says the province should cancel hearings into a proposed power line from Lethbridge to Montana. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:05:45 GMT)

Two sentenced in OC bail bonds scheme tied to prominent attorney
Two former bail bondsmen have been sentenced to four months in prison as part of a plea deal in which they admitted to conspiring with a prominent Orange County defense attorney to illegally solicit jail inmates for his law firm. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:17:29 GMT)

Valleywood start inspires lawyer
THE prospect of high-powered film moguls and movie stars flooding into South Wales in the wake of the planned Valleywood film studios at Bridgend, has inspired lawyer Pamela Forte to set up a specialised legal practice. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 10:22:49 GMT)

U.S. attorney sworn in for Los Angeles
Prosecutors in Los Angeles Saturday praised the naming of Thomas P. O’Brien as the U.S. attorney in Los Angeles this week. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:41:28 GMT)

Lawyer: Greek runner deserves Jones' gold medal for 100 meters
Associated Press - October 6, 2007 11:43 AM ET ATHENS, Greece (AP) - A lawyer for the Greek sprinter who finished behind Marion Jones in the 100 meters in the 2000 Sydney Olympics says his... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:59:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Greek sprinter deserves Jones's gold
Katerina Thanou's lawyer insists she deserves the 100-metre gold medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics after finishing runner-up to disgraced American runner Marion Jones (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:07:42 GMT)

Judgment reversed over behavior of attorney
DENVER (AP) - A $1.2 million judgment against the city of Denver has been thrown out because of the behavior of the attorney. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:21:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Greek runner deserves Jones' gold medal for 100 meters
ATHENS, Greece Katerina Thanou's lawyer insists the Greek sprinter deserves the 100-meter gold medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics after finishing runner-up to Marion Jones. Thanou, however, was at the center of a doping scandal at the Athens Games four years later. Her lawyer, Michalis Dimitrakopoulos, said she should still be considered a worthy winner. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:40:43 GMT)

Jones does not deserve gold medal - lawyer
Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou deserves to be awarded Marion Jones' gold medal for the 100 meters in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, says her lawyer Michalis Dimitrakopoulos. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:54:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Thanou deserves Jones' gold medal
Katerina Thanou's lawyer insists the Greek sprinter deserves the 100-meter gold medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics after finishing runner-up to Marion Jones. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:29:34 GMT)

Attorney urges companies not to sign up for federal program
PHOENIX - An attorney who represents the state's largest business group is urging companies not to sign up for that new federal database program - at least not yet. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:01:22 GMT)

Lawyer: Greek runner deserves Jones' gold medal for 100 meters
A lawyer for the Greek sprinter who finished behind Marion Jones in the 100 meters in the 2000 Sydney Olympics says his client should get the gold medal. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:42:56 GMT)

Appeals court: Lawyer should be on Pictured Rocks death case
LANSING, Mich. -- The state Court of Appeals has ruled that a defense lawyer should be allowed to return to the case of a man accused of pushing his wife to her death at Pictured Rocks... (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:47:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Greek runner deserves Jones' gold medal for 100 meters
A lawyer for the Greek sprinter who finished behind Marion Jones in the 100 meters in the 2000 Sydney Olympics says his client should get the gold medal. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:55:08 GMT)

Power of attorney: Pros, cons, and Social Security
Q: Action Line: How do I go about getting power of attorney for my mom? She wants me to take over her financial affairs, but I've found that Social Security doesn't recognize it. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:02:42 GMT)

Attorney appeals decision in trial for man who shot Amber Grant
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, SC (WIS) - An appeal has been filed by Chuck Carmack's attorney. Carmack is the Fairfield County man convicted of shooting Amber Grant and three other people at a party last summer. (Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:38:36 GMT)

Attorney probes Cedar Grove police
A local attorney investigating Cedar Grove’s police department has a list of 40 allegations, including complaints from at least two officers of retaliation and harassment from the chief of police after seeking employment elsewhere. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 00:37:31 GMT)

Man who taped lawyer fears for his safety: Anwar
The man who recorded a video clip allegedly showing a well-connected Malaysian lawyer brokering the appointment of top judges is reluctant to reveal his identity because he fears for his safety, opposition politician Anwar Ibrahim said. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 01:53:04 GMT)

New U.S. attorney in Los Angeles sworn in
Thomas P. O'Brien was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles on Friday, a day after the Senate confirmed his nomination by President Bush. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:32:19 GMT)

New U.S. attorney in Los Angeles sworn in
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Thomas P. O'Brien has been sworn in as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles. O'Brien took the oath Friday, a day after the Senate confirmed his nomination by President Bush. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:02:38 GMT)

New U.S. attorney in Los Angeles sworn in
Associated Press - October 6, 2007 10:54 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Thomas P. O'Brien has been sworn in as U.S. attorney in Los Angeles. O'Brien took the oath Friday, a day after the... (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:05:52 GMT)

Attorney Laid to Rest
A well-known Chattanooga attorney was laid to rest today. John Stophel, a prominent lawyer and religious leader passed away earlier this week. His funeral was this morning at Brainerd Baptist Church, where he was very active in several organizations. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:23:47 GMT)

Westmoreland County attorney faces more gambling charges
A Westmoreland County attorney already facing charges of unlawful gambling for holding Texas Hold'em poker tournaments at area fire halls has been charged with holding three other tournaments. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:27:06 GMT)

Attorney probes Cedar Grove PD
A local attorney investigating Cedar Grove’s police department has a list of 40 allegations, including complaints from at least two officers of retaliation and harassment from the chief of police after seeking employment elsewhere. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 07:22:41 GMT)

Attorney general probes closure of Torrington gym
TORRINGTON — The state Attorney General's Office is investigating the closing of the Torrington Curves in light of allegations that members weren't issued refunds. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said Monday he received several complaints from members of the health club for women that closed within the Kmart plaza on Main Street on Sept. 22. Jackie Doyon, manager of the Torrington Curves, ... (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 08:47:08 GMT)

Full press conference with Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati
MARION -- Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati held a press conference Thursday to discuss the ongoing investigation of four local off-duty law enforcement officers, who Herrin resident Derek Wynn claims beat him outside of his house earlier this year. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 10:05:25 GMT)

Attorney questions rights of landowners before hearing on Montana-Alberta Tie Line
A Lethbridge, Alberta, attorney questioned Friday whether his landowner clients will get a fair shake at an upcoming hearing before the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board on the Montana Alberta Tie Line. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:05:39 GMT)

NAACP attorney to speak at banquet
WATERLOO --- An attorney for the national office of the NAACP will be the keynote speaker at this year's Freedom Fund banquet of the Black Hawk County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People later this month. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:24:38 GMT)

KURT ANGLE'S ATTORNEY EXPLAINS WHY TNA CHAMP REFUSED BLOOD TEST AFTER BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY FOR DUI CHARGES; CLAIMS ...
Kurt Angle's Defense attorney Mike Santicola told WTAE-TV that he does not believe there's a basis for the DUI charges brought against the TNA champion last Friday. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:14:15 GMT)

Munson sanctions govt lawyer for non-appearance at hearing
The federal court has sanctioned a CNMI government lawyer for not showing up during Friday's hearing in connection with an alleged improper termination lawsuit filed against Public Lands Secretary John DelRosario Jr. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:17:18 GMT)

(TNA) Kurt Angle's Attorney Disputes Drunk Driving Charges & More
CORAOPOLIS, Pa. — The attorney for pro wrestler Kurt Angle disputed a drunken driving charge filed by a suburban Pittsburgh police department. Defense attorney Mike Santicola told WTAE-TV that he does not believe there's a basis for the charges. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:28:18 GMT)

Students discuss concerns with civil liberties attorney
Eight students and parents attended the meeting at the home of Corey Price, and others called on the phone during the meeting to express their views to attorney Katie Schwartzmann, attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union in Louisiana. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 15:30:20 GMT)

Tenure of high-profile attorney could be nearing end
Associated Press - October 7, 2007 1:15 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney soon could lose his law license if an Oklahoma Bar Association panel finds that he... (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:14:36 GMT)

Govt seeks to bar lawyer from broadcasting case
GOVERNMENT has challenged the suitability of Harare lawyer Mr Terrence Hussein to represent a company contesting Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s monopoly on broadcasting frequencies in the country. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:21:43 GMT)

State Attorney's Office Drops Burglary Charges
Charges against UF senior football player Earl A. "Tony" Joiner were dropped late this morning. State Attorney's Office spokesman Spencer Mann said the office reviewed the Gainesville Police Department case report, contacted the victim, and filed a no info. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:25:50 GMT)

Full press conference with Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati
MARION -- Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati held a press conference Thursday to discuss the ongoing investigation of four local off-duty law enforcement officers, who Herrin resident Derek Wynn claims beat him outside of his house earlier this year. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:50:35 GMT)

Angle’s Attorney Disputes DUI Charges; Blames Kurt’s Fame
Kurt Angle’s Defense attorney Mike Santicola told WTAE-TV out of Pittsburgh, PA that there is no basis for DUI charges brought against his client last Friday. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:12:36 GMT)

Credit crisis puts Citigroup's chief in the hot seat
The crisis raised doubts about whether the chief, Charles Prince 3rd, a well-regarded corporate lawyer with little previous operating experience as a banker, is dexterous enough to manage a complex global enterprise like Citigroup. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 18:22:52 GMT)

Judge cites lawyer's behavior in scrapping $1.2M judgment
DENVER A judge has tossed out a $1.2 million judgment in favor of a former Denver firefighter, citing the "boorish and unprofessional" courtroom behavior of his lawyer. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:15:47 GMT)

Future Of High-Profile Attorney Unknown
A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney soon could lose his law license if an Oklahoma Bar Association panel finds that he repeatedly violated the organization's rules of professional conduct, as is alleged. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 19:24:24 GMT)

Points to consider in selecting an estate planning attorney
Q: We are finally ready to address our estate planning needs, such as our wills, trusts and protecting our assets. What are the most important considerations when selecting an estate planning attorney? What are the most common estate planning mistakes? (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:53:08 GMT)

Judge Cites Lawyer's Behavior In Tossing Judgment
A judge has tossed out a $1.2 million judgment in favor of a former Denver firefighter, citing the "boorish and unprofessional" courtroom behavior of his lawyer. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:30:00 GMT)

Attorney Jerry Berry teaches Lely High students a lesson in law
Lely High School students had a brush with the law Friday as they spoke with prominent Naples-area attorney Jerry Berry at a school assembly. Berry, a highly sought-after defense attorney, spoke at an assembly in the school auditorium to hundreds of juniors and seniors about the legal consequences of various actions. (Sun, 07 Oct 2007 23:32:36 GMT)

Tenure Of High-Profile Attorney Could Be Nearing End
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ A high-profile Oklahoma City attorney soon could lose his law license if an Oklahoma Bar Association panel finds that he repeatedly violated the organization's rules of professional conduct, as has been alleged. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:07:20 GMT)

Attorney General Lynch makes staff changes
Attorney General Patrick Lynch names Jeff Guimond as his director of policy and legislation. Before the appointment, the UMass-Amherst graduate previously worked as a top aide to Lieutenant Gov. Charles Fogarty and an associate at the Mayforth Group in Providence. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 01:11:47 GMT)

Lawyer says Sutton won't settle lawsuit
FORT PIERRE - State Sen. Dan Sutton, being sued by a former legislative page who claims sexual misconduct, is not willing to settle the lawsuit, Sutton's attorney says. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 02:35:10 GMT)

State's attorney recoups overdue rent from IDES
McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi has been taking a lot of heat around the county courthouse -- and elsewhere -- for revelations last month that his office spent thousands on meals, snacks and candy since he took office in December 2004. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:03:04 GMT)

Katrina case hangs over attorney general race
Attorney General Charles Foti Jr. faces two rivals in his re-election bid, with his pursuit of criminal charges against a New Orleans doctor in the deaths of patients after Hurricane Katrina figuring prominently in the race. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:08:14 GMT)

Hammond attorney arrested after crash
MUNSTER | Hammond attorney and former Lake County commissioner Peter Katic was arrested Friday following a three-car accident on Calumet Avenue, Munster police said. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:37:15 GMT)

Appeals court: Lawyer should be on Pictured Rocks death case
LANSING -- The state Court of Appeals has ruled that a defense lawyer should be allowed to return to the case of a man accused of pushing his wife to her death at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:02:10 GMT)

Former Magdalo lawyer files graft raps vs. Speaker: report
Lawyer Ruel Pulido filed Monday a graft complaint against Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and his son, Jose de Venecia III, before the Office of the Ombudsman, according to media reports., (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 06:54:24 GMT)

Chaikasem selected as new attorney-general
The State Attorney Commission Monday voted unanimously to promote deputy attorney-general Chaikasem Nitisiri as the new attorney-general. Chaikasem, who is caretaker attorney-general following retirement of Pachara Yutithamdamrong, was selected with 12 votes. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 07:01:20 GMT)

Accused killer's lawyer seeking publication ban
EDMONTON -- The lawyer for accused prostitute killer Thomas Svekla wants a publication ban during Svekla's February trial for the murders of Theresa Innes and Rachel Quinney. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:02:12 GMT)

Thanou deserves Marion Jones’s gold, Greek sprinter’s lawyer says
Katerina Thanou’s lawyer said the Greek sprinter deserves to be awarded Marion Jones’s gold medal for the 100 meters in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Thanou, 32, finished second in Sydney behind Jones, but was at the center of a doping scandal at the Athens Games four years later. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:23:32 GMT)

No Estrada pardon while ruling on appeal -- lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- A presidential pardon for convicted president Joseph Estrada could not be granted while he is seeking Sandiganbayan’s reversal of a graft conviction, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 08:52:49 GMT)

NAACP attorney to speak at banquet
WATERLOO --- An attorney for the national office of the NAACP will be the keynote speaker at this year's Freedom Fund banquet of the Black Hawk County branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People later this month. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:24:29 GMT)

Lawyer liability
When Steve Shapiro gets up in front of the US Supreme Court on Tuesday to argue about third-party liability in investor lawsuits, he will have more than a lawyer’s interest in the outcome. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:01:27 GMT)

Attorney steps in to help family of cancer patient :Family trying to get state to restore Medicaid benefits lost in ...
OSCEOLA -- A local attorney for Indiana Legal Services has intervened with the state's Division of Family and Children to help restore benefits to a 7-year-old cancer patient. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:05:25 GMT)

Attorney General Lynch makes staff changes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Attorney General Patrick Lynch names Jeff Guimond as his director of policy and legislation. Before the appointment, the UMass-Amherst graduate previously worked as a top aide to Lieutenant Governor Charles Fogarty and an associate at the Mayforth Group in Providence. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:44:19 GMT)

Full press conference with Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati
MARION -- Williamson County State's Attorney Charles Garnati held a press conference Thursday to discuss the ongoing investigation of four local off-duty law enforcement officers, who Herrin resident Derek Wynn claims beat him outside of his house earlier this year. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:50:35 GMT)

Points to consider in selecting an estate planning attorney
Q: We are finally ready to address our estate planning needs, such as our wills, trusts and protecting our assets. What are the most important considerations when selecting an estate planning attorney? What are the most common estate planning mistakes? (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:08:40 GMT)

Lawyer: Mo. man will plead to kidnapping
The former pizza parlor manager accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting two boys is pleading guilty in the case because he wants to spare his family and those of his victims any further pain, his defense attorney said. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:12:37 GMT)

Lawyer who filed impeach rap denies bribery charges
MANILA, Philippines -- Lawyer Roberto Rafael Pulido, whose impeachment case was endorsed by Laguna Representative Edgar San Luis, on Monday denied he was responsible for the alleged bribe attempt to congressmen and that his complaint was on Malacañang’s instructions. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:52:50 GMT)

Munson sanctions govt lawyer for non-appearance at hearing
The federal court has sanctioned a CNMI government lawyer for not showing up during Friday's hearing in connection with an alleged improper termination lawsuit filed against Public Lands Secretary John DelRosario Jr. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:19:21 GMT)

Attorney promises appeal of music downloading verdict
The attorney for a woman found liable for illegally sharing copyrighted music says she will appeal the verdict. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:27:08 GMT)

New attorney general
Chaikasem Nitisiri became the new attorney general yesterday after the State Attorney Commission voted.... (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:59:11 GMT)

JDV lawyer eyes Pulido disbarment
Speaker Jose de Venecia's legal counsel is studying the possibility of seeking Roel Pulido's disbarment for alleged “forum shopping” after the lawyer filed a graft complaint against the House chief before the Ombudsman on Monday. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:14:58 GMT)

Hearing scheduled in case of lawyer accused of bank robbery
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal court official says that a plea hearing has been scheduled for a Louisiana lawyer charged with bank robbery in Mississippi. According to Twana Summers, the courtroom deputy (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:39:53 GMT)

Attorney: Boot camp altercation 'a day at office' for guards
When seven boot camp guards repeatedly hit a 14-year-old boy hours before his death, it was just "a day at the office" for the drill instructors who followed camp procedures and a nurse who watched, a defense attorney said Monday at their manslaughter trial. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:57:53 GMT)

Lawyer in video recording controversy keeps mum
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk V. K. Lingam, the lawyer allegedly captured on video discussing judicial appointments with a senior judge, declined comment when contacted yesterday. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:04:07 GMT)

Defense attorney: Boot camp altercation 'another day at office'
When seven boot camp guards repeatedly hit a 14-year-old boy hours before his death, it was just "another day at the office" for the drill instructors who followed camp procedures and a nurse who watched, a defense attorney said today at their manslaughter trial. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:17:27 GMT)

Ex-attorney general's son dead in apparent suicide
Elmhurst police this morning are investigating an apparent suicide by the son of former Illinois attorney general Jim Ryan. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:32:38 GMT)

Conn. Attorney General Sues Broker
Connecticut's attorney general is suing the world's second-largest reinsurance broker, claiming it violated Connecticut's antitrust and unfair trade practices acts and essentially raised rates for consumers. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:02:37 GMT)

Attorney General Release New Details of Shootings
state attorney general says Tyler Peterson also shot at the Crandon police officer who responded, and exchanged gunfire with officers in Argonne before he died. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:08:35 GMT)

Defense attorney: Boot camp altercation 'another day at office'
An attorney for one of seven boot camp guards charged with killing a 14-year-old boy said Monday that the juvenile offender was kneed and hit "strictly according to procedure,'' and that guards had no way of knowing about the medical condition the defense says caused his death. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:09:50 GMT)

Lil Wayne Arrest Mostly A Paperwork Mix-Up, Lawyer Says
Lil Wayne's lawyer says his Idaho arrest was mostly a paperwork mix-up after the rapper's previous attorney had said the case had been thrown out. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:29:32 GMT)

Chisley's attorney: Jury reached wrong verdict
BELLEFONTE — The attorney for convicted murderer LaVon Chisley filed a motion Monday asking a judge for a new trial or an outright acquittal, arguing the jury’s verdict was not supported by credible evidence. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:44:46 GMT)

Home Depot lawyer: Billerica official has conflict
BILLERICA -- The local lawyer for Home Depot wants a Planning Board member to recuse himself during hearings later this month, because the member helped form an opposition group last year. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 19:55:27 GMT)

Christchurch lawyer to pay $570,000 in costs
A Christchurch lawyer has been handed another bill of more than $500,000 for botching a property deal six years ago. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:11:52 GMT)

KY Attorney General candidates to square off Monday
Kentucky's candidates for Attorney General will meet in a televised debate Monday. (Mon, 08 Oct 2007 20:35:59 GMT)

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