Attorney News Oct 2007

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Nigeria: AEPB is a Place of Ruthless Struggle for Survival - Lawyer
A prominent Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Venatius Egbe, has described the Mobile Court of the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), as a place where jungle justice is carried out. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:36:58 GMT)

Illegal immigrants should not be receiving licenses from state, attorney general says
MADISON Illegal immigrants must not be allowed to get professional licenses and credentials from the states regulatory agency, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Thursday. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:45:02 GMT)

Lawyer Ron favored over Derby winner Street Sense in Breeders' Cup Classic
OCEANPORT, N.J. -- Lawyer Ron was made the slight favorite over Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense and Preakness winner Curlin for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic. Lawyer Ron, a runaway winner in the Whitney Handicap and the Woodward Stakes, f... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:45:40 GMT)

S&P Gets Subpoena From Connecticut Attorney General (Update1)
Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- McGraw-Hill Cos. said its Standard & Poor's unit received a subpoena from the Connecticut Attorney General related to an investigation into credit ratings. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:21:07 GMT)

JdV lawyer corroborates plot vs. Joey
The lawyer of the Speaker of the House of Representatives confirmed the supposed plot of three government officials to have Jose “Joey” de Venecia 3rd killed. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:30:12 GMT)

City councilor told to stop calling herself an attorney
A Portland city councilor up for re-election says she's the victim of dirty politics after getting a letter from the attorney general's office warning her to stop calling herself an attorney. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:02:24 GMT)

Lawyer wants evidence tossed in baby abuse case; Prosecutor says marital problems might have led to assault
BRENTWOOD - The lawyer for a man charged with breaking multiple bones in his baby son's body is asking a judge to toss out prosecution evidence that points to marital problems between the defendant and his wife and portrays the father as angry, controlling and uncaring. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 16:18:48 GMT)

Lawyer: BP Lawsuit to Continue
A private shareholder lawsuit in the United States against BP PLC's former head John Browne and other executives will go forward, a lawyer said, criticizing new U.S. government settlements as insufficient. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:17:30 GMT)

Connecticut attorney general subpoenas debt-rating agencies
HARTFORD, Conn. Connecticut's attorney general said Friday that he has subpoenaed the nation's three largest debt-rating agencies as part of an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices. Attorney General Richard Blumenthal confirmed that his office issued subpoenas Oct. 10 to Standard & Poors, Moody's Investor Services and Fitch Ratings Service. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:45:22 GMT)

Connecticut attorney general subpoenas debt-rating agencies
Connecticut's attorney general said Friday that he has subpoenaed the nation's three largest debt-rating agencies as part of an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:05:48 GMT)

Taser victim had no drugs or alcohol in system, lawyer says
Test results show Robert Dziekanski had no drugs or alcohol in his system when he died minutes after police subdued him with a Taser on Oct. 13, his family's lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:37:52 GMT)

Utah Lawyer Trekking To Vermont To Testify Against Gay Marriage
A Utah lawyer who opposes gay marriage is planning to travel across country this weekend to give Vermont a piece of his mind. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:50:35 GMT)

Former Union County attorney in court today
ANNA -The attorney for Patrick Cox, the former Union County attorney who was arrested on charges of theft this week, said he didn't even know his client was indicted until he read it in the newspaper. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:00:27 GMT)

Attorney seeks evidence in child pornography case
NEW 1:50 p.m. BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for a substitute teacher charged with possession of child pornography is waiting for evidence from Bloomington police. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:02:55 GMT)

County lawyer charged with Internet sex crimes
A Washington County lawyer currently serving time in jail for violating his parole on public indecency charges has now been federally indicted for allegedly using the Internet to entice a minor to engage in sex. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:15:35 GMT)

LA district attorney will not prosecute Orlando Bloom
The Bloom is not off the road. Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles District Attorney's office, says they will not prosecute Orlando Bloom, who was involved in a minor car accident earlier this month. Robison says there is "insufficient... (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:26:29 GMT)

Attorney general warns of phone scam
Rhode Island's attorney general is warning consumers not to reveal confidential information over the phone in light of a recent scam. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:47:43 GMT)

City okays contract with county attorney
Pending approval of Hubbard County commissioners, county attorney Don Dearstyne will prosecute Park Rapids cases beginning Jan. 1. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:41:42 GMT)

Terrorism expert didn't interview Haneef, lawyer says
The lawyer representing former Gold Coast doctor Mohamed Haneef, Peter Russo, says he does not believe an international terrorism expert from Scotland Yard flew into Queensland to help investigate his client. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 21:51:05 GMT)

L.A. district attorney's office says it won't prosecute Orlando Bloom
LOS ANGELES - Orlando Bloom won't face prosecution because of a minor car accident earlier this month, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office said Friday. (Fri, 26 Oct 2007 22:20:00 GMT)

Lawyer says Spears' custody bid on hold
Britney Spears arrived in court giggling on Friday but was later heard swearing during a break in a closed hearing that ended with no decision on her bid for shared custody of her two young sons with Kevin Federline. The court was expected to issue a written ruling by Tuesday after extensive testimony was presented on a number of issues, lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said. Spears did not comment ... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:27:30 GMT)

Maori wrongly branded terrorists - lawyer
Maori must not buy into the police tactic of branding their people as terrorists, lawyer Moana Jackson told the Maori Party's annual meeting at a Hastings marae today. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:30:38 GMT)

LA district attorney's says it won't prosecute Orlando Bloom
The Los Angeles District Attorney's office said it will not prosecute Orlando Bloom, who was involved in a minor car accident earlier this month, citing "insufficient evidence." (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:57:44 GMT)

Spears bid for custody of sons put on hold, lawyer says
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A bid by Britney Spears for custody of her two young sons with Kevin Federline was put on hold Friday by a court commissioner after a three-hour closed hearing, a lawyer for Federline said. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:08:58 GMT)

Lawyer: Spears' bid for custody put on hold
Hollywood's highest-profile custody case was back in court Friday, with a lawyer for Britney Spears winning a motion to bar videotaping of depositions in the case. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 01:29:21 GMT)

Lawyer: Fort Dix suspect to plead guilty
The defendant facing the least serious charges of six men in the Fort Dix terror plot case is expected to plead guilty Wednesday, according to a lawyer in the case. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:11:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Fort Dix suspect to plead guilty
The defendant facing the least serious charges of six men in the Fort Dix terror plot case is expected to plead guilty Wednesday, according to a lawyer in the case. The attorney for Agron Abdullahu told other defense lawyers in the case about the expected plea Friday, said Richard Sparaco, lawyer for defendant Serdar Tatar. The scope and terms of the plea deal were not disclosed, Sparaco said. ... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:27:50 GMT)

Connecticut attorney general subpoenas debt-rating agencies
Connecticut's attorney general said Friday that he has subpoenaed the nation's three largest debt-rating agencies as part of an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:05:44 GMT)

$5.6M Award Upheld, but Court Wants Explanation on Attorney Fees
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a $5.6 million verdict in a memorandum opinion against Kia Motors, but ruled the trial judge must explain why he awarded $4.1 million in attorney fees. A Philadelphia jury awarded $600 apiece to 9,402 class members whose 1995 to 2001 Kia Sephias had brakes that allegedly were prone to wear and tear, often needed replacement approximately every 5,000 ... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:07:27 GMT)

Lawyer says Spears' custody bid on hold
Britney Spears arrived in court giggling on Friday but was later heard swearing during a break in a closed hearing that ended with no decision on her bid for shared custody of her two young sons with Kevin Federline. The court was expected to issue a written ruling by Tuesday after extensive testimony was presented on a number of issues, lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:12:16 GMT)

Veteran Prosecutor Named As Interim U.S. Attorney
Veteran federal prosecutor Robert E. O'Neill took the helm of the U.S. Attorney's Office here, becoming interim U.S. Attorney as the temporary term of James R. Klindt expired Friday. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:32:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Priest's raffle motive sincere
The Rev. Robert J. "Father Bob" Ascolese, a Warren County priest accused of misappropriating nearly $1 million through church powerball raffles with fake winners, thought buying tickets in the names of "alter egos" was a legal way to help his financially troubled Catholic elementary school, his lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:41:34 GMT)

Richard's lawyer says Abbott's aides pressed for execution
A lawyer for death row inmate Michael Richard said Friday that Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's aides "aggressively" pressed for Richard's recent execution. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 05:39:42 GMT)

Attorney in fatal crash faces new charge
A former state attorney accused of drunken driving in a fatal wreck now faces a drug-related charge in that crash. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 07:15:32 GMT)

Trial by fire: First nine months test District Attorney Carr
Video: Carr reflects on first nine months Dolores Carr knew her first year as Santa Clara County's district attorney would be eventful, but even she underestimated just how much. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:44:14 GMT)

Attorney general nominee's views on torture sought
WASHINGTON - The nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general encountered resistance on Friday, with Democratic senators suggesting for the first time that they might oppose Mukasey if he did not make clear that he opposed waterboarding and other harsh interrogation techniques that (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:48:06 GMT)

City Councilor Duson told to stop calling herself an attorney
PORTLAND (AP) - A Portland city councilor up for re-election says she's the victim of dirty politics after getting a letter from the Attorney General's Office warning her to stop calling herself an attorney. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:01:32 GMT)

Eccentric lawyer praised for passion
Lawyer James Benzoni toils in an old Beaverdale doctor’s office with all the adornment of a supply closet, drinking tea out of a half-gallon plastic... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:09:59 GMT)

Lawyer wants rat out of the bag
A wall of police silence is standing firm since a cop was temporarily suspended for making "No Rats" T-shirts, a local lawyer says. But police union brass accuse the police critic of looking for conspiracies where none exist. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:23:14 GMT)

Assistant attorney general charged with stalking
An assistant attorney general for Kentucky was arrested Wednesday and charged with stalking a woman in Franklin County. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 09:58:49 GMT)

Citing attorney's antics, Ohio Supreme Court tosses out $30 million verdict
CLEVELAND - The Ohio Supreme Court threw out a record $30 million verdict won by a brain-damaged man, citing his attorney for inappropriate theatrics in court. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:34:15 GMT)

Lawyer says Spears' custody bid on hold
Britney Spears arrived in court giggling on Friday but was later heard swearing during a break in a closed hearing that ended with no decision on her bid for shared custody of her two young sons with Kevin Federline. The court was expected to issue a written ruling by Tuesday after extensive testimony was presented on a number of issues, lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 10:50:20 GMT)

Attorney seeks evidence in child pornography case
BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for a substitute teacher charged with possession of child pornography is waiting for evidence from Bloomington police. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:34:06 GMT)

Any Given Saturday and Lawyer Ron Ready for Classic
Trainer Todd Pletcher is again in the eye of the Breeders' Cup storm. The Eclipse Award-winning trainer will saddle 11 runners, including Any Given Saturday and Lawyer Ron, both of whom are set to go 1 1/4 miles in the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) during the two-day World Championship event Oct. 26-27 at Monmouth Park. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:40:50 GMT)

Jailed Niger journalist's lawyer says tapes illegal
Source: Reuters NIAMEY, Oct 27 (Reuters) - The lawyer representing Moussa Kaka, the correspondent of Radio France International (RFI) in Niger arrested last month, said on Saturday that tapes allegedly linking his ... (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 15:56:41 GMT)

Connecticut Attorney General Subpoenas Debt-Rating Agencies
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- Connecticut's attorney general said Friday that he has subpoenaed the nation's three largest debt-rating agencies as part of an investigation into possible anticompetitive practices. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:19:57 GMT)

Sting operation claims first victim, lawyer resigns
The Tehelka sting operation on the post-Godhra riots claimed its first victim today with a Gujarat government lawyer, who figured in the programme, resigning even as he filed a police complaint against a leading news channel. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:11:31 GMT)

City gets full-time attorney, Jeffrey S. Berkbigler
The city of Edwardsville will be getting a new, full-time attorney, Jeffrey S. Berkbigler, who will replace the current part-time attorney, David Gerber. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:29:28 GMT)

Jailed Niger journalist's lawyer says tapes illegal
The lawyer representing Moussa Kaka, the correspondent of Radio France International (RFI) in Niger arrested last month, said on Saturday that tapes allegedly linking his client to Tuareg rebels had been illegally recorded. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:49:52 GMT)

Lawyer Ron, Street Sense Vie for Breeders' Cup Win (Update1)
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Lawyer Ron, Street Sense and Curlin, the early favorites running from three of the first four post positions, will vie for victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, North America's richest race. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:50:43 GMT)

Lawyer Ron, Street Sense Vie for Breeders' Cup Win (Update2)
Oct. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Lawyer Ron, Street Sense and Curlin, the early favorites running from three of the first four post positions, will vie for victory in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic, North America's richest race. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:12:21 GMT)

Former Carolina lawyer awaits sentencing in Montana
Associated Press - October 27, 2007 6:14 PM ET BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A former South Carolina lawyer awaits sentencing in Billings, for attacking his ex-girlfriend. (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 22:16:35 GMT)

Guantanamo military lawyer breaks ranks to condemn 'unconscionable' detention
An American military lawyer and veteran of dozens of secret Guantanamo tribunals has made a devastating attack on the legal process for determining whether Guantanamo prisoners are "enemy combatants". (Sat, 27 Oct 2007 23:27:40 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, 28 Oct 2007 00:42:21 GMT)

Interview With Venezuela's Attorney General
The Washington Post's Juan Forero interviewed Venezuelan Attorney General Isaias Rodriguez. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 01:31:19 GMT)

Blunt lawyer claims fired because questioned office handling of emails
A former lawyer in Gov. Matt Blunt's office says he was fired last month after he raised questions about how the governor's staff was handling office e-mails and public records requests. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 03:52:33 GMT)

Lawyer says Spears bid for custody of 2 young sons put on hold
LOS ANGELES — A bid by Britney Spears for shared custody of her two young sons was put on hold Friday by a court commissioner, a lawyer for Kevin Federline said. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:02:23 GMT)

Suspended police chief hires Pittsburgh attorney
DAVIDSVILLE — Suspended Conemaugh Township police Chief Howard Jackson has hired a Pittsburgh attorney to assist in his fight to retain his job at a hearing before township supervisors. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:11:19 GMT)

School board seeks S.C. attorney general's take on LaVerne Davis settlement
The Beaufort County Board of Education is looking to the S.C. attorney general to weigh in on whether the school district must release details of a secret lawsuit settlement it reached with former principal LaVerne Davis in May. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:19:41 GMT)

Attorney General still awaiting Amrozi`s decision
Attorney General Hendarman Supandji said here on Saturday that he still had yet to wait for a decision from Amrozi on whether or not he would seek a clemency in connection with the implementation of Amrozi`s execution. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 04:34:43 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, 28 Oct 2007 05:24:24 GMT)

County calls in Raleigh attorney to handle tax dispute with Alcoa, G.E.
With nearly a half-million dollars of taxes on the line, county commissioners have agreed to hire a Raleigh attorney who specializes in tax issues. County Attorney Jay Dees recommended the county hire Charles C. Meeker, a partner in the Raleigh office of the Parker Poe law firm. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 05:50:22 GMT)

Attorney says city not in compliance with disability law
Ten months after a disabled Decatur resident filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice, the city is still out of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, an attorney said. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 06:26:50 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, 28 Oct 2007 06:34:44 GMT)

For New York lawyer, 'Movin' Out' may be a ticket out
It could almost be a Billy Joel song. New York guy works as a lawyer. Only the not-so-glamorous kind. For the insurance industry. The job's kind of a grind. But guy dreams of being a musician. Dreams big. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:45:55 GMT)

Kohring's lawyer is known for being flamboyant, effective
One thing's for sure about John Henry Browne. Humble he's not. He's the Seattle lawyer defending former state Rep. Vic Kohring on federal corruption charges, and he is on a roll. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:46:15 GMT)

Lawyer: FDNY not responsible for Deustche tower inspection
The lawyer - and brother - of the FDNY captain stripped of his command after the deadly Deutsche Bank blaze produced documents Saturday that he says clear the embattled officer. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 08:46:24 GMT)

District attorney: Green, Briggs cite experience, track records
Michael Green and Cara Briggs spent years working together in the District Attorney's Office, building solid records as aggressive prosecutors. Now they are turning their prosecutorial instincts toward each other. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:04:02 GMT)

Kohring's lawyer is known for being flamboyant, effective
One thing's for sure about John Henry Browne. Humble he's not. He's the Seattle lawyer defending former state Rep. Vic Kohring on federal corruption charges, and he is on a roll. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:21:16 GMT)

Attorney general's wife outspoken about contraceptive decision
News reports of contraceptives provided to girls as young as 11 at King Middle School led to an uproar. Republicans launched an effort to recall members of the school board. And District Attorney Stephanie Anderson warned health professionals that they were illegally failing to report underage sex. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:17:11 GMT)

Death Row Inmate’s Attorney Says AG’s Office Pushed For Execution
(October 28, 2007)--An attorney for the only man put to death since the US Supreme Court announced plans to review the constitutionality of lethal injection said staff at the Texas Attorney General's Office pushed for the execution. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 17:24:08 GMT)

The legal eaglet: a lawyer at just 18
WHEN 18-year-old Kathleen Holtz joins the Californian bar next month she will become the youngest lawyer in America, three years before she can legally buy herself a drink. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:26:18 GMT)

Graham urges attorney general nominee to declare whether waterboarding is torture
WASHINGTON, 12:32 p.m. Oct. 28 (AP): A Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday he might consider opposing Michael Mukasey's nomination for attorney general if the former judge says waterboarding is not torture. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:11:52 GMT)

Attorney polishes up business deals
After running his own contract maintenance company for 47 years, Tom Chase knew all about cleaning office buildings. When he set out to sell the 125-employee business, he found an experienced transaction attorney to spiff up the sale agreement and help complete the deal. The attorney Chase chose -- Timothy Duncan of Coleman, Hull & van Vliet in Bloomington -- negotiated the terms of the purchase ... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 21:15:28 GMT)

Copperfield lawyer accuses feds of leaking grand jury allegations
Associated Press - October 28, 2007 6:55 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Magician David Copperfied's lawyer has accused federal officials of improperly leaking information about a grand jury investigation... (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:05:03 GMT)

Copperfield lawyer accuses feds of leaking grand jury allegations
Magician David Copperfied's lawyer has accused federal officials of improperly leaking information about a grand jury investigation to a newspaper. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:16:37 GMT)

Attorney: LSU quarterback `beat up' in altercation
BATON ROUGE, La. LSU backup quarterback Ryan Perrilloux was "beat up" during an altercation at a nightclub, his attorney said Sunday. Attorney Nathan Fisher said Perrilloux called him about 2:45 a.m. Friday to ask him whether Perrilloux should press chargers. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:43:36 GMT)

Attorney: LSU quarterback 'beat up' in altercation
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - An attorney for LSU backup quarterback Ryan Perrilloux says the player was "beat up" during an altercation at a nightclub. Attorney Nathan Fisher said Perrilloux called him about 2:45 a.m. Friday to ask him whether Perrilloux should press chargers. (Sun, 28 Oct 2007 23:50:32 GMT)

Attorney: LSU quarterback 'beat up' in altercation
Baton Rouge, La. — LSU backup quarterback Ryan Perrilloux was "beat up" during an altercation at a nightclub, his attorney said Sunday. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:04:19 GMT)

Attorney General Takes Action Against Companies Sending Unsolicited Faxes
By Phil Sanchez News 8 @ 6:00 INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's Attorney General is taking action against 13 companies for sending hundreds of unsolicited faxes to Hoosiers. Unwanted faxes are not only is a (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:09:20 GMT)

Copperfield lawyer accuses feds of leaking grand jury allegations
SEATTLE (AP) - Magician David Copperfield's lawyer has accused federal officials of improperly leaking information about a grand jury investigation to a newspaper. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:33:40 GMT)

Clarify position on torture, senators urge attorney general nominee
A senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Sunday he plans to vote against Michael Mukasey's confirmation as U.S. attorney general. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:41:24 GMT)

Copperfield lawyer accuses feds of leaking grand jury allegations
Associated Press - October 28, 2007 9:04 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) - Magician David Copperfield's lawyer has accused federal officials of improperly leaking information about a grand jury... (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:20:42 GMT)

Attorney general's prosecution role may be curtailed
The attorney general is likely to lose the right to play a part in prosecution decisions but keep the job of government legal adviser in a shakeup of the role to restore public confidence, the Guardian has learned. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:15:09 GMT)

Senator urges attorney general nominee to state views on interrogation technique
WASHINGTON | A Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday he might consider opposing Michael Mukasey's nomination for attorney general if the former judge says waterboarding is not torture. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:29:35 GMT)

Lawyer says Spears bid for custody of 2 young sons put on hold
LOS ANGELES — A bid by Britney Spears for shared custody of her two young sons was put on hold Friday by a court commissioner, a lawyer for Kevin Federline said. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:02:27 GMT)

Business Insight: Attorney William Nolan on work force shrinkage
William Nolan, attorney     William Nolan, a partner with the Ohio law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey, guides companies through downturns and layoffs. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:20:30 GMT)

Former lawyer convicted in Montana assault case
BILLINGS (AP) — A jury has convicted a former South Carolina lawyer who defended himself against felony assault charges stemming from an attack on his ex-girlfriend. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:24:55 GMT)

Safety, experience topics of sheriff and district attorney debates at Nanuet library
NANUET - Candidates for Rockland district attorney and sheriff debated each other yesterday afternoon before scores of local residents and supporters at the Nanuet Public Library. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:41:51 GMT)

City attorney resists gift proposal
The Denver City Attorney's Office is resisting a push from the Board of Ethics to create an ordinance that would require the city to report gifts over $250 and also disclose the name of the donor. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 06:59:09 GMT)

$5.6M Award Upheld, but Court Wants Explanation on Attorney Fees
The Superior Court of Pennsylvania has upheld a $5.6 million verdict in a memorandum opinion against Kia Motors, but ruled the trial judge must explain why he awarded $4.1 million in attorney fees. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:03:14 GMT)

3 gunning for Ulster district attorney seat
For the first time in more than a decade, voters in Ulster County have a choice of candidates for district attorney. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:10:45 GMT)

Attorney: Čunek's investigator commited no crime
Olomouc, North Moravia, Oct 27 (CTK) - Milan Sosovicka, the police officer who initially investigated into the suspected corruption of Deputy PM Jiri Cunek, committed no crime while dealing with the case, Olomouc district state attorney has concluded, the daily Pravo writes Saturday. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:23:30 GMT)

Copperfield lawyer accuses feds of leaking grand jury allegations
SEATTLE (AP) -- Magician David Copperfield's lawyer has accused federal officials of improperly leaking information about a grand jury investigation to a newspaper. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:30:53 GMT)

Same lawyer, same murderer
THE Legal Aid lawyer who defended Andrew Mallard in 1995 had only run one murder trial before: that of English killer Simon Rochford. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:37:00 GMT)

Chinese journalist detained, beaten in jail: lawyer
BEIJING - A Chinese journalist jailed since June in eastern China after reporting on local corruption has been beaten in jail by police interrogators, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 07:42:45 GMT)

Black lawyer's top-court turn points to rarity
WASHINGTON - Coming today to the Supreme Court: a rare appearance by a black lawyer. More than a year has passed since a black lawyer in private practice stood at the lectern in the elegant courtroom and spoke the traditional opening line, "Mr. Chief Justice and may it please the court." (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:35:22 GMT)

Attorney general nominee pressed to define torture
WASHINGTON -- A Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday he might consider opposing Michael Mukasey's nomination for attorney general if the former judge says waterboarding is not torture. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 09:16:16 GMT)

Indonesia: Activists call for release of Papuan lawyer
Indonesia: Activists call for release of Papuan lawyer (AKI) – Human rights activists are calling for the immediate release of Sabar Iwanggin, a Papuan lawyer, arrested because he forwarded a mobile phone text message , said to be offensive to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Frederika Korain, a lawyer with the rights groups Secretariat of Justice and Peace, told Adnkronos ... (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:59:57 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, 29 Oct 2007 12:38:42 GMT)

Lawyer Says Spears' Custody Bid on Hold
Britney Spears' Bid for Custody of Young Sons Put on Hold by Court Commissioner, Lawyer Says (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:38:30 GMT)

More charges possible against missing Breckenridge attorney
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) - Police say a missing Breckenridge attorney accused of stealing up to $1 million from clients could face additional charges after a detective turns over more information to prosecutors. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:51:22 GMT)

Musharraf lawyer urges Pakistan court to uphold vote
ISLAMABAD -- A Pakistani government lawyer told the Supreme Court Monday that overturning military ruler Pervez Musharraf's victory in a presidential election would not be in the country's interests. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:07:32 GMT)

Former lawyer pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges
The Associated Press PIERRE -- A former South Dakota lawyer pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that he failed to report the transfer of nearly $500,000 from a tribal casino to a ballot campaign that sought to repeal the state's video lottery. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:19:55 GMT)

Defense lawyer, wife face domestic charges
Rising-star defense lawyer D.W. Bray Jr. and his wife, Dollie, were jailed over the weekend on charges they assaulted each other. D.W. Bray was supposed to begin picking a jury today in the retrial of Jermaine Martez Nash on a charge of first-degree murder. The trial now is postponed. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:29:58 GMT)

Teacher Facing Sex Charges 'Emotionally Distressed,' Attorney Says
TAMPA A high school teacher whom police say had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy has been hospitalized because of emotional distress, her attorney said today. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:39:48 GMT)

Missing Breckenridge Attorney Could Face More Charges
BRECKENRIDGE -- Police say a missing Breckenridge attorney accused of stealing up to 1 million dollars from clients could face additional charges after a detective turns over more information to prosecutors. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:44:57 GMT)

Missing Breck' attorney may face more charges
BRECKENRIDGE — A missing Breckenridge attorney accused of stealing up to $1 million from clients could face additional charges after a detective turns over more information to prosecutors, police say. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 18:55:34 GMT)

Conn. lawyer who stabbed neighbor insists daughter was molested
A lawyer insists in a letter from prison that a neighbor he fatally stabbed in Fairfield had molested his 2-year-old daughter and that the investigation that cleared the man was a "sham." (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:38:16 GMT)

Injured Landlord's Attorney, Mom Clash Over Case
TAMPA - There has been a falling out between an attorney for notorious landlord Steven Green and Green's mother, who has been appointed Green's temporary guardian because of his extensive brain injuries, according to court documents. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:40:18 GMT)

Morgantown lawyer appeals reversal of Martinsburg football forfeits
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Morgantown, W.Va., lawyer has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court challenging a lower court’s reversal of two forfeits by Martinsburg High School’s football team for using an ineligible player. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:51:54 GMT)

Kiwi lawyer hailed by World Bank for Tongan reforms
Wellington lawyer Anthony Ford, who now serves as Tonga's Chief Justice, has been hailed by the World Bank for his reforming of the court system in the Pacific kingdom. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:05:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Staph patient given allergy medicine
Just days before his death, the Brooklyn middle-school student who died from an antibiotic-resistant staph infection had visited a hospital with skin lesions and was treated with allergy medicine, according to the family's lawyer, Paul Weitz. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:30:26 GMT)

Accused royal blackmailers appoint high-profile lawyer
Two men accused of blackmailing a member of the British royal family are being defended by a lawyer who once worked for Saddam Hussein. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:33:19 GMT)

Emergency – Email Attorney General Michael Cullen
Michael Cullen is trying to do a Pontius Pilate act and wash his hands of the responsibility for the laying of terrorism charges for the first time in NZ. Under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 the decision as to whether charges can be laid under the Act belongs with the Attorney General, that is, Michael Cullen. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:43:54 GMT)

Motorcycle Parts Dealer Sued by Attorney General
A Springfield motorcycle parts business is accused of taking money for motorcycles or parts but not delivering the items or refunds to customers, in a lawsuit filed Monday by the Missouri Attorney General. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 20:49:25 GMT)

Guite's lawyer in Que court to appeal sponsorship conviction and sentence
MONTREAL - The lawyer for former federal bureaucrat Chuck Guite is appealing her client's conviction and 42-month sentence for his role in the sponsorship scandal. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 21:16:00 GMT)

Royal aide boasts on tape about his fling with an MP, says lawyer
A royal aide boasts about his fling with an MP in a tape at the centre of the sex-and-drugs blackmail plot concerning a member of the Royal Family, a lawyer claimed yesterday. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:57:10 GMT)

Guite's lawyer asks Que appeal court to halt proceedings and order new trial
MONTREAL - Chuck Guite's lawyer has asked the Quebec Court of Appeal for a stay of proceedings and a new trial for the 63-year-old former head of the federal sponsorship scandal. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:00:00 GMT)

Lawyer pleads guilty in kickback case
A former partner at a New York law firm pleaded guilty to conspiracy on Monday, becoming the third lawyer to admit breaking the law in a class-action kickback scheme that prosecutors said helped net the firm hundreds of millions of dollars. (Mon, 29 Oct 2007 23:24:41 GMT)

Attorney named open government group's director
ALBUQUERQUE (AP) - A veteran New Mexico attorney and former school board president has been named executive director of the New Mexico Foundation for Open Government. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:04:57 GMT)

West Memphis Three: Defense Attorney Says New Evidence Clears His Client
An attorney for Damien Echols say new evidence they filed in federal court on Monday, October 29, 2007, shows their client was wrongly convicted in the 1993 murders of three... (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:12:34 GMT)

My client is innocent, says blackmail suspect's lawyer
The lawyer for one of two men accused of blackmailing a member of the royal family insists his client was innocent. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:13:46 GMT)

Attorney General's Office Focused on Case for More Than a Decade
The KFC investigation had been a focus of the Texas Attorney General’s Office for more than a dozen years. State investigators joined the case in 1995. Shane Phelps, chief of the Prosecutor’s Assistance/Special Investigations Division, was placed in charge. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:52:02 GMT)

Class-action lawyer pleads guilty
Former Milberg Weiss partner William Lerach faces up to two years in prison for conspiracy in a scheme to bribe plaintiffs. William S. Lerach, the securities lawyer whose multibillion dollar recoveries on behalf of aggrieved shareholders made him a lightning rod, pleaded guilty today to a criminal charge that could send him to prison for up to two years. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:15:43 GMT)

Israel can't cut power to Gaza: attorney general
Israel's attorney general told the government on Monday it could not cut electrical power to the Gaza Strip as part of its sanctions against the Hamas controlled territory, although he did approve other measures. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:32:45 GMT)

Lawyer: No DNA match to those convicted in 1993 killings
LITTLE ROCK (AP) - A lawyer for one of the men convicted in 1993 slayings of three boys in West Memphis says DNA evidence gathered after the killings does not match the three teens imprisoned for the crimes. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:59:32 GMT)

Lawyer: No DNA match to those convicted in 1993 killings
A lawyer for one of the men convicted in 1993 slayings of three boys in West Memphis says DNA evidence gathered after the killings does not match the three teens... (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:02:36 GMT)

Trial begins for former district attorney
The trial against former Franklin County District Attorney John Pilati is under way. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 02:18:52 GMT)

County Attorney Wants Investigation Of ASARCO
EL PASO, Texas -- The El Paso county attorney has joined those calling for a criminal investigation of ASARCO. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:39:11 GMT)

Landlord's Attorney, Mom Clash Over Case
There has been a falling out between an attorney for notorious landlord Steven Green and Green's mother, who has been appointed Green's temporary guardian because of his extensive brain injuries, according to court documents. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:02:35 GMT)

McALLEN — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott urged school districts to overhaul their security measures, more ...
McALLEN — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott urged school districts to overhaul their security measures, more frequently perform drills and create anonymous tip lines to help promote school safety. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:35:48 GMT)

District attorney faces Windber challenger
Defense Attorney Bill Seger believes the old saying if something isn’t broke you shouldn’t fix it. But the 46-year-old Democrat from Windber said it is time for a change in the district attorney’s office. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 04:47:55 GMT)

Musharraf lawyer urges Pakistan court to uphold vote
A Pakistani government lawyer told the Supreme Court that overturning military ruler Pervez Musharraf's victory in a presidential election would not be in the country's interests. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:10:20 GMT)

Israel attorney general temporarily halts plan to cut electricity to Gaza
JERUSALEM - Israel's attorney general has temporarily halted the government's plan to cut back on electricity to the Gaza Strip, demanding more work to prevent humanitarian harm. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:01:00 GMT)

John Scott: Lawyer also was Pleasant Ridge mayor
Leadership through example was one of the defining aspects in John Scott's career as a respected lawyer and elected official, friends and colleagues say. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:24:39 GMT)

Ex-fraudster with NZ link acting as lawyer in royal blackmail case
A convicted fraudster, who gained notoriety in Auckland in 1990, is back in the news as a lawyer defending one of the men accused of blackmailing a member of the British royal family. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 07:55:12 GMT)

Missing Lawyer Found Dead
Westbrook Man Was Accused Of Stealing Clients' Money A lawyer from Westbrook who acknowledged embezzling money from his clients and vanished this summer was found dead Monday morning in an apartment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:52:09 GMT)

Attorney general says Rocky Mountain Arsenal staying contaminated past cleanup date
Rocky Mountain Arsenal is expected to remain contaminated beyond 2010 when a cleanup was scheduled to be completed, according to an assessment released Monday by the Colorado attorney general. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:58:09 GMT)

County Attorney requests TCEQ review of Asarco
Today, El Paso County Attorney Jose R. Rodriguez and a Texas peace officer requested the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct a criminal enforcement review against Asarco on possible violations of federal and state environmental and health laws, including the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, the Texas Health and Safety Code, and the Texas Water Code. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:16:57 GMT)

Gary attorney is honored for civil rights
GARY -- Former state Attorney General Karen Freeman-Wilson remembers her mother's first job as a secretary for the NAACP's Gary branch 40 years ago. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:18:30 GMT)

Interim U.S. attorney in place
Prosecutor Robert O'Neill steps into the job, overseeing cases in the Middle District. Robert O'Neill starts this week as interim U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, the third man this year to oversee federal prosecutions from Fort Myers to Orlando to Jacksonville. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:02:26 GMT)

Missing Westbrook lawyer found dead in Iowa
Westbrook (AP, Oct. 30, 2007 6:00 AM) _ Police in Iowa say a lawyer from Westbrook, who vanished after acknowledging embezzling money from his clients, has been found dead.  (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:18:00 GMT)

Imprisoned Lawyer Insists Daughter Was Molested
New Haven — A lawyer insists in a letter from prison that a neighbor he fatally stabbed in Fairfield had molested his 2-year-old daughter and that the investigation that cleared the man was a “sham.” (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:19:47 GMT)

Prosecutions plunge in tenure of US attorney
US Attorney Michael J. Sullivan, who has long honed a reputation as a hard-nosed crimefighter, has brought fewer criminal cases almost every year since he was appointed to his post in 2001 as the ranking prosecutor in Massachusetts, according to federal statistics. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:26:37 GMT)

Missing Conn. Lawyer Found Dead In Iowa
Police in Iowa say a lawyer from Westbrook, who vanished after acknowledging embezzling money from his clients, has been found dead. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:29:12 GMT)

Attorney general supports hospital group on not reporting errors
The Washington State Hospital Association was right about a law on reports of hospital errors, at least as far as the attorney general's office is concerned. The agency has decided a state law bars public disclosure of blunders committed by individual hospitals. The memorandum was issued last week and was obtained by The Seattle Times under a public disclosure request. By state law hospitals ... (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:32:19 GMT)

Attorney general supports hospital group on not reporting errors
Associated Press - October 30, 2007 8:25 AM ET SEATTLE (AP) - The Washington State Hospital Association was right about a law on reports of hospital errors, at least as far as the attorney... (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:35:03 GMT)

No inquiry made in inmate beating case, lawyer claims
A lawyer representing Miller County said Monday that officials never investigated allegations that two jailers beat an inmate so badly last year that he had to be hospitalized at least five times before he eventually died two weeks ago. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:40:00 GMT)

Car-deer crash kills Wausau attorney
TOWN OF MARATHON A Wausau attorney was killed Monday when the vehicle he was driving struck a deer, Marathon County Medical Examiner John Larson said. (Tue, 30 Oct 2007 12:45:22 GMT)

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