Attorney News Nov 2007

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Legislator's attorney says he won't try to move trial
State Rep. Bob Allen's attorney doubts an impartial jury can be seated when the lawmaker's sex solicitation trial starts today. But defense attorney Greg Eisenmenger said he won't try to move the proceedings outside of Brevard County because of the national attention the case has received. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:26:24 GMT)

Lawyer was corporate, tax specialist
A prominent Columbus lawyer who played a key role in transforming Naples, Fla., into a destination for retirees died Friday after a two-month illness. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:38:12 GMT)

Department of Justice investigates attorney in Boston voting lawsuit
The US Department of Justice is investigating whether its lead attorney in a voting-rights lawsuit against the City of Boston collected pay and travel-related expenses for the Boston case while spending most of the time at a beach house on Cape Cod. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:41:29 GMT)

Pak Attorney General hints at reducing number of Supreme Court judges
Islamabad/Lahore, Nov 5 (ANI): Pakistan Attorney-General Malik Mohammad Qayyum has hinted that the number of Supreme Court judges may be reduced to 13, 12 or even 10 from the existing 19, a media report has revealed. Qayyum set aside the impression that military courts would be set up across the country, adding that 'civilian rule' would continue to prevail, the Dawn reported. He also ... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:09:05 GMT)

Feingold to Vote Against Attorney General Nominee
Senator Russ Feingold says he'll vote against Michael Mukasey's nomination for U.S. Attorney General. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:07:01 GMT)

Attorney general warns of phone scam :Con artists pose as consumers' credit card institutions.
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is warning Hoosiers about a telephone scam in which con artists pose as the consumer's credit card institution to inform them of fraud on their account. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:12:25 GMT)

Prosecutor refers lawyer's pot case to court diversion
Associated Press - November 5, 2007 7:25 AM ET WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, Vt. (AP) - A 61-year-old Windsor lawyer facing felony marijuana possession charges is getting a chance to clear her... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:32:26 GMT)

Senate should scrutinize incoming attorney general
WITH decisions by Sens. Charles E. Schumer and Dianne Feinstein to break ranks from the Democratic Party and approve of Michael E. Mukasey as attorney general, his confirmation is virtually assured. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 12:48:10 GMT)

McCain reiterates support of attorney general nominee
MASON CITY, Iowa (AP) - Republican presidential candidate John McCain is reiterating his support for Michael Mukasey's (myoo-KAY'-zeez) as attorney general, despite Mukasey's refusal to classify waterboarding as torture. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:00:44 GMT)

Prosecutor refers lawyer's pot case to court diversion
A 61-year-old Windsor lawyer who has served as a family court judge and was facing felony marijuana possession charges is getting a chance to clear her record. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:14:27 GMT)

Prosecutor Refers Lawyer's Pot Case To Court Diversion
A 61-year-old Windsor lawyer facing felony marijuana possession charges is getting a chance to clear her record. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:26:02 GMT)

Ozark Profile : Attorney ad litem acts as voice for children
As an attorney ad litem representing children involved in abuse and neglect cases, Diane Warren has seen her share of sad stories. But she’s also seen some happy endings, as several of her clients were adopted into permanent homes this past year. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:28:39 GMT)

Drug Charges Dropped Against Lawyer, Part-Time Judge
A judge has dismissed drug charges against an Upper Valley lawyer and part-time judge accused of growing pot. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:53:45 GMT)

Mountain Home lawyer fires 'toy' gun in sheriff's office
A Mountain Home lawyer quickly discovered Friday that the small gun someone handed him inside of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office was not a laser pointer. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:47:47 GMT)

National Assembly will be dissolved by Nov 15: Pak Attorney General
Islamabad, Nov 5 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General today said that the National Assembly would be dissolved by November 15. The News quoted the Attorney General as saying that the general elections would be held within 60 days after the dissolution of the assemblies. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz also said that in a BBC report that the elections would be held as scheduled, despite President ... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:29:34 GMT)

Defeated bets cannot be appointed to public offices: lawyer
CANDIDATES who vied for positions in the 2004 national and local elections but lost could not be appointed to a government position within one year from the date of elections, said a lawyer from the Baguio City Legal Office. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:35:00 GMT)

ICANN taps New Zealand lawyer to replace Cerf
The Internet overseer appoints Peter Thrush to be its new chairman, "a clear signal that ICANN has matured," Vint Cerf says. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers has elected New Zealand lawyer Peter Dengate Thrush as its new chairman, replacing one of the Internet's "founding fathers,"... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:38:47 GMT)

Anti-doping powers tested by Bosman lawyer's appeal
An appeal by a lawyer for disgraced cyclist Andriy Kashechkin over the right to submit athletes to doping tests could threaten to change the face of sport when the case is heard Tuesday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:51:11 GMT)

Montreal lawyer to head CBC
OTTAWA — Montreal lawyer and broadcaster Hubert Lacroix has been named president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. and Radio-Canada. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:57:07 GMT)

W.H. Contempt Charges Loom In Attorney Firings
House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers exhorted the White House Monday to comply with subpoenas of President Bush's key confidants in connection with a probe of U.S. attorney firings. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:21:03 GMT)

Anti-doping powers tested by Bosman lawyer's appeal
An appeal by a lawyer for disgraced cyclist Andriy Kashechkin, seen here in July 2007, over the right to submit athletes to doping tests could threaten to change the face of sport when the case is heard on 6 November. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:27:42 GMT)

ICANN Taps Kiwi Lawyer to Take Over Top Office
A New Zealand lawyer long active on Internet addressing policies was elected Friday as the first non-American chairman of a key oversight agency, replacing Internet pioneer Vint Cerf. The board of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers selected Peter Dengate Thrush, 52, over telecommunications expert Roberto Gaetano, of Italy. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 17:52:08 GMT)

House Judiciary Committee pushes subpoenas in U.S. attorney firings
CAPITOL HILL (AP) - House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers is pressuring the White House to comply with subpoenas of key presidential advisers in the ongoing probe of U.S. attorney firings. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:11:00 GMT)

Lawyer to seek transfer of "beaten" man in Fiji
The lawyer for businessman Ballu Khan, currently being detained in a Fiji hospital after allegedly being beaten by police, will seek to have him moved to New Zealand for treatment. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:01:06 GMT)

Montreal lawyer Lacroix tapped to head CBC/Radio-Canada
A Montreal lawyer whose resumé includes work as a Radio-Canada sports commentator has been named the new head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:11:34 GMT)

Reiser will take stand in his murder trial, attorney says
Computer programmer Hans Reiser plans to take the stand in his own defense to deny he murdered his estranged wife, his attorney said today. Reiser, 43, may also be able to say where his wife is, defense attorney William Du Bois said, even though police... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:24:55 GMT)

Attorney says N.D. cities can't charge higher traffic fines
BISMARCK - An attorney is arguing that North Dakota's cities cannot charge higher traffic fines than the state does. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:09:13 GMT)

Attorney general says drunken driving figures 'appalling'
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) _ A new state crime report finds more arrests involving alcohol. Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem calls the figures "appalling." (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:37:19 GMT)

Chandler attorney sworn in as superior court judge
A Chandler attorney was sworn in Friday as a Maricopa County Superior Court judge after his appointment by Gov. Janet Napolitano. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:30:26 GMT)

Pelo attorney wants special prosecutor, charge dropped
NEW 3:30 p.m. BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for a former Bloomington police officer charged with raping four women is asking that a special prosecutor be appointed to handle the state’s case and that indictments charging the officer with stalking a woman be dismissed. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:42:47 GMT)

In court, Phelps-Roper's attorney seeks more details on charges
In a hearing Monday morning at the Sarpy County courthouse, Shirley Phelps-Roper and her attorney, Bassel El-Kasaby, asked the Sarpy County attorney's office for more information on the charges being brought against Phelps-Roper. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:45:24 GMT)

Sovereigntist Quebec lawyer satisfied Canadiens captain spoke French
QUEBEC - Saku Koivu's display of rudimentary French at a Montreal Canadiens home game last week is good enough for the sovereigntist Quebec City lawyer who criticized him. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:08:00 GMT)

Attorney Responds To Latest Motion Filed In ORU Case
The attorney who filed the lawsuit against Oral Roberts University responds to a move to disqualify him. Lawyers for the university filed a motion Friday claiming the opposing counsel, Gary Richardson, has a conflict of interest and should be removed from the case. The News On 6’s Ashli Sims reports ORU's attorneys claim Gary Richardson is playing both sides of the fence. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:52:45 GMT)

Subway Hero, Lawyer End Contentious Dispute
A commuter who saved a teenager who fell in front of an oncoming subway train and his lawyer have settled lawsuits they filed against each other over a contract they signed to exploit his name and heroism. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:46:52 GMT)

DeLuca attorney makes last-minute pitch for no expulsion
State Sen. Lou DeLuca's attorney made a last-minute pitch to a Senate committee Monday, urging members not to recommend expelling the lawmaker for asking a trash hauler with alleged mob ties to threaten someone. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:13:57 GMT)

NYC subway hero, lawyer settle lawsuits
A commuter hailed as a hero for saving a teenager who fell in front of a subway train has settled with his own lawyer over lawsuits they filed against each other. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:14:41 GMT)

Conrad Black strikes out in bid for new trial; lawyer gets break
CHICAGO - Conrad Black struck out Monday in his bid for a new federal fraud trial but the judge gave a slight break to a lawyer who worked on some the former media mogul's million-dollar deals. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:24:03 GMT)

NYC subway hero, lawyer settle lawsuits
A commuter hailed as a hero for saving a teenager who fell in front of a subway train has settled with his own lawyer over lawsuits they filed against each other. Wesley Autrey Sr. had accused lawyer Diane L. Kleiman and her business partner Marc Antonio Esposito, of Marco Antonio Productions, of having him sign an unfair contract that gave them most of any money he earned because of his fame. ... (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:32:29 GMT)

DeLuca attorney makes last-minute pitch for no expulsion
Hartford (AP, Nov. 5, 2007 9:00 PM) _ State Senator Lou DeLuca's attorney is making a last-minute pitch to a Senate committee, urging it not to recommend expelling the lawmaker for asking a trash hauler with alleged mob ties to threaten someone. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:18:57 GMT)

Albania's Parliament Votes To Dismiss Attorney-General - AFP
TIRANA (AFP)--Albania's parliament voted on Monday to dismiss the country's attorney general, accused by Prime Minister Sali Berisha of links to organized crime and violations of the constitution. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:26:49 GMT)

Civil rights lawyer indicted on rare common-law embracery charge
Associated Press - November 5, 2007 10:15 PM ET CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - A prominent Charlottesville civil rights lawyer has been charged with a rare common-law charge of embracery, or... (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:17:26 GMT)

Lawyer Indicted On Rare Common-Law Embracery Charge
A prominent civil rights lawyer has been charged with attempting to improperly influence an Albemarle County grand jury, according to indictments unsealed Monday. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:25:23 GMT)

Attorney General Investigates Texas State Troopers Association
The Texas attorney general is launching his own investigation after an NBC 5 investigation revealed most of the money donated to the State Troopers Association doesn't go to troopers, but to telemarketers. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:08:08 GMT)

Scott County attorney: Former coach Hugh Godsey trying to sway election
GATE CITY — Scott County Attorney Dean Foster is wondering about the particular timing of an Equal Employment Opportunity complaint lodged against the county school system. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:59:57 GMT)

Attorney For Woodland Dentist Criticizes Reporters
Attorney of Woodland dentist, Michael Rothschild, had some unusual advice for reporters after a court hearing today. More Local News (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:04:00 GMT)

'D.C. Madam' Lawyer Suing Justices for 'Judicial Treason'
Why was lawyer Montgomery Blair Sibley, who recently represented "D.C. Madam" Deborah Palfrey, knocking on the Supreme Court's door? It's complicated, but he was suing the justices for "judicial treason" because they participated in an earlier case in which he had sued them for not taking a still earlier case. Got that? The Court did. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:11:37 GMT)

Pak to hold vote by mid-Jan, says Attorney-General
Pakistan will hold a general election by mid-January, and the national and provincial assemblies will be dissolved in 10 days time, said Attorney-General Malik Abdul Qayyum. It has been decided there would be no delay in the election and by November 15, these assemblies will be dissolved and the election will be held within the next 60 days, said Qayyum. Pakistan s Western allies have sought ... (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:23:27 GMT)

Pak to hold vote by mid-Jan, says Attorney-General
Attorney-General Malik Abdul Qayyum said that the national and provincial assemblies would be dissolved in 10 days time. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:38:01 GMT)

Pelo attorney wants special prosecutor, charge dropped
BLOOMINGTON -- The defense attorney for a former Bloomington police officer charged with raping four women is asking that a special prosecutor be appointed to handle the state’s case and that indictments charging the officer with stalking a woman be dismissed. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:18:12 GMT)

'D.C. Madam' Lawyer Suing Justices for 'Judicial Treason'
Why was lawyer Montgomery Blair Sibley, who recently represented "D.C. Madam" Deborah Palfrey, knocking on the Supreme Court's door? It's complicated, but he was suing the justices for "judicial treason" because they participated in an earlier case in which he had sued them for not taking a still earlier case. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:03:31 GMT)

Lawyer halts hearing on handgun license
After spending the morning painting himself as a victim of "fabricated" information, controversial Portland lawyer Randy Ray Richardson on Monday afternoon abruptly withdrew his challenge to the county's denial of his concealed handgun license. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:20:09 GMT)

RAIL HERO AND LAWYER SETTLE SUITS
Subway Superman Wesley Autrey and his lawyer have settled lawsuits they filed against each other over a contract they signed to exploit his heroism. Autrey had accused lawyer Diane L. Kleiman and her business partner, Marc Antonio Esposito, of... (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:27:15 GMT)

Council attorney submits another bill for services
An attorney for the Alexandria City Council last week submitted another invoice to the city for almost $5,000, bringing the total to more than $12,000 that Toni Martin has not been paid and may never be paid. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:55:32 GMT)

Attorney files motion for scheduling order in Bishop lawsuit
The attorney for the Hoover Board of Education filed a motion Monday asking that the two sides in former Hoover High School Principal Richard Bishop's lawsuit file motions Dec. 3 for a decision on whether he was hired as a probationary or contract principal. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:27:37 GMT)

Choy replaces Johnson as Birmingham city attorney
Michael Choy, a partner with Birmingham law firm Haskell Slaughter Young & Rediker, confirmed Monday he will become the new Birmingham city attorney, replacing Tamara Harris Johnson. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:28:23 GMT)

Lawyer says Linda Stein's daughter has 'rock solid' alibi
The lawyer for Mandy Stein says she has a "rock solid" alibi and every reason to cooperate with cops to catch whoever killed her punk-rock pioneer mom, Linda Stein. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 09:46:57 GMT)

Attorney: No higher city traffic fines
Associated Press Writer By DALE WETZELBy DALE WETZEL North Dakota law limits city fines for motorists who drive too fast or run stop signs, an attorney told the state Supreme Court in a dispute that could drain some of the cash traffic scofflaws pay to city treasuries. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:14:02 GMT)

Double murder suspect loses bid for private lawyer
A St. John's-area man accused of murdering two people has lost another bid to have the government pay for a private lawyer to represent him at trial. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:36:49 GMT)

Double murder suspect loses bid for private lawyer
A St. John's-area man accused of murdering two people has lost another bid to have the government pay for a private lawyer. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 10:50:20 GMT)

School Board attorney may talk
The Jackson-Madison County School Board will vote Thursday on whether to let their attorney publicly discuss what occurred during an attorney client meeting that has sparked two complaints to the Madison County Ethics Committee. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:39:20 GMT)

Senate panel expected to approve attorney general nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A Senate committee prepared to advance Michael Mukasey's nomination as attorney general after two key Democrats pledged to support him because he promised to enforce a law against waterboarding if one was enacted by Congress. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:34:26 GMT)

DeLuca Attorney Makes Last-Minute Pitch For No Expulsion
State Sen. Lou DeLuca's attorney made a last-minute pitch to a Senate committee Monday, urging members not to recommend expelling the lawmaker for asking a trash hauler with alleged mob ties to threaten someone. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:43:45 GMT)

Senate Committee Approves Mukasey as Attorney General
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to send Michael Mukasey's nomination for attorney general to the full Senate, voting 11-8 to recommend approving him. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:57:04 GMT)

Boca lawyer dies in Nassau scooter crash
Eric Glatter, a Boca Raton lawyer, died Sunday in Nassau when he lost control of a rented scooter. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:38:18 GMT)

Mukasey confirmation as attorney general virtually assured
The Judiciary Committee advanced Attorney General designate Michael Mukasey's nomination to the Senate floor Tuesday, virtually ensuring confirmation. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:34:34 GMT)

NYC Subway Hero, Lawyer Settle Lawsuits
A commuter hailed as a hero for saving a teenager who fell in front of a subway train has settled with his own lawyer over lawsuits they filed against each other. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:38:47 GMT)

Senate Panel Clears Mukasey to Be Attorney General
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S. Senate panel cleared Michael B. Mukasey's nomination to be President George W. Bush's third attorney general, setting the stage for probable confirmation by the full Senate this week. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:56:14 GMT)

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11 to 8 this morning to approve retired New York federal judge Michael Mukasey as attorney general, despite lingering questions over his views on torturing terrorists. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:17:53 GMT)

O.J. Simpson's lawyer loses bid to edit 'inflammatory' charges
O.J. Simpson's lawyer lost a bid to strike what he called "unfairly prejudicial and inflammatory" language from the criminal complaint accusing Simpson and two other men of armed robbery and kidnapping. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:58:41 GMT)

Attorney general nomination moves one step closer to confirmation
After weeks of controversy over Michael Mukasey's views on waterboarding, the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved the former judge's nomination for attorney general. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:20:33 GMT)

Senate Panel Clears Mukasey to Be Attorney General
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S. Senate panel cleared Michael B. Mukasey's nomination to be President George W. Bush's third attorney general, setting the stage for confirmation by the full Senate possibly as soon as this week. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:47:10 GMT)

Lawyer Says He May Represent Spector In Retrial
Veteran San Francisco lawyer Doran Weinberg says he's been talking to Phil Spector about representing the rock producer in the retrial of his murder case.   SLIDESHOW: Phil Spector On Trial   RELATED STORIES: Phil Spector (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:06:00 GMT)

Lawyer in talks with Spector over retrial representation
Veteran San Francisco lawyer Doran Weinberg says he's been talking to Phil Spector about representing the rock producer in the retrial of his murder case. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:08:11 GMT)

Defense attorney: Shuster marriage was "bitter, cold"
VAN NUYS -- Larissa Schuster's defense attorney offered his opening statements this morning in his client's murder trial, painting a picture of a woman who grew up in a caring family but got stuck in a stale relationship with husband Timothy Schuster that eventually turned sour. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:23:09 GMT)

Moore's lawyer rejects Bertuzzi's settlement offer
The lawyer for Steve Moore has rejected a $350,000 offer to settle the player's $15-million lawsuit against Todd Bertuzzi and the former parent company of the Vancouver Canucks. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:07:06 GMT)

Lawyer in talks with Spector over retrial representation
Phil Spector may have a new lawyer for his murder retrial, but the decision isn't final according to the attorney who told a judge Tuesday he is trying to establish "a relationship of trust" with the legendary rock music producer. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:22:52 GMT)

Macca's tryst with wife of millionaire lawyer on the day of his divorce hearing
Sir Paul McCartney met a married American woman in a London hotel on the day of his High Court divorce hearing, it was revealed. Sir Paul visited wealthy lawyer's wife Nancy Shevell at Blake's Hotel in Chelsea two nights running - just as he and Heather Mills were unsuccessfully trying to thrash out a divorce deal in court on 11 October (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:56:46 GMT)

Diddy lawyer says no charges over NY assault claim
Hip-hop mogul Diddy -- whose real name is Sean Combs -- will not face any charges in relation to an accusation that he assaulted a man at a New York City nightclub last month, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:07:05 GMT)

Senate Panel Clears Mukasey to Be Attorney General
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- A U.S. Senate panel cleared Michael B. Mukasey's nomination to be President George W. Bush's third attorney general, setting the stage for confirmation by the full Senate in what probably will be a sharply divided vote. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:36:02 GMT)

Diddy lawyer says no charges over NY assault claim
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will not face any charges in relation to an accusation that he assaulted a man at a New York City nightclub last month, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:42:38 GMT)

US Senate panel backs Bush nominee for attorney general
A US Senate committee on Tuesday backed President George W. Bush's choice for the new attorney general, despite his refusal to say whether or not he considers "waterboarding" terror suspects to be legal. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:48:34 GMT)

US Senate panel backs Bush nominee for attorney general
A US Senate committee on Tuesday backed President George W. Bush's choice for the new attorney general, despite his refusal to say whether or not he considers "waterboarding" terror suspects to be legal. (Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:52:54 GMT)

Lawyer in talks with Spector over retrial representation
LOS ANGELES, 3:44 p.m. Nov. 6 (AP): Phil Spector may have a new lawyer for his murder retrial, but the decision isn't final according to the attorney who told a judge Tuesday he is trying to establish “a relationship of trust” with the legendary rock music producer. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:15:35 GMT)

O.J. lawyer says no defense witnesses planned at evidence hearing
LAS VEGAS, 12:39 p.m. Nov. 6 (AP): O.J. Simpson and two co-defendants don't plan to call witnesses at a preliminary hearing at which they'll face felony charges stemming from the alleged armed robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers, a Simpson defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:20:26 GMT)

Lawyer stabbed to death
GEORGE TOWN: A prominent lawyer, renowned for his civil litigation skills, was stabbed to death outside his office at Green Hall here yesterday. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:23:23 GMT)

Lawyer for Alta. woman accused of killing newborn wants new trial in new city
WETASKIWIN, Alta. - The lawyer for a young woman accused of strangling her newborn son has applied for the retrial to be heard outside her hometown of Wetaskiwin, Alta. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:23:04 GMT)

Attorney General's Office prepares to appeal logging boss' acquittal
The Attorney General's Office is gearing up to file an appeal with the Supreme Court to reverse Monday's ruling by the Medan District Court that saw Adelin Lis freed from corruption and forest destruction charges. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:07:51 GMT)

Board Appoints County Attorney
Two weeks ago, County Commissioner Pat Mulieri was prepared to appoint Chief Assistant County Attorney Barbara Wilhite as the successor to her retiring boss - and it appeared the commissioner had the needed two votes of support. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:09:02 GMT)

Civil Rights Lawyer Indicted on Rare Common-Law Embracery Charge
A prominent civil rights lawyer has been charged with attempting to improperly influence a grand jury, according to indictments unsealed Monday. Deborah C. Wyatt was charged with five misdemeanor counts of embracery, a common-law charge rarely used in Virginia. According to court documents, Wyatt contacted several members of a grand jury considering the case of a client and offered herself as a ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:10:00 GMT)

Employee E-Mail and the Attorney-Client Privilege
The widespread use of e-mail has required courts to consider new questions concerning the scope of the attorney-client privilege. Because a privileged communication must be made in confidence, a particularly vexing scenario arises when an employee communicates with his or her personal attorney by e-mail from an office computer. Torys attorney Christopher Caparelli describes how some courts have ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:11:22 GMT)

Staten Island District Attorney Is Re-Elected in One of City’s Few Contested Races
Daniel M. Donovan Jr., the Staten Island district attorney, was overwhelmingly re-elected yesterday following a contentious campaign in which he lost the support of his former boss and political benefactor, James P. Molinaro, the borough president. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:12:26 GMT)

Tulsa lawyer facing discipline resigns from the bar
Associated Press - November 7, 2007 12:15 AM ET TULSA, Okla. (AP) - A Tulsa lawyer quits the Oklahoma Bar Association. The Oklahoma Supreme Court accepted William J. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:20:04 GMT)

Eric Glatter, 45, Boca Raton lawyer
Eric Glatter, a Boca Raton lawyer, died Sunday in Nassau when he lost control of a rented scooter. He was 45. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 05:32:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Welfare letters broke law
Epsom officials violated state law when they sent a form letter to all past welfare recipients telling them they had to repay their assistance plus 6 percent interest, according to Bob Brazil, a lawyer with New Hampshire Legal Assistance. Brazil is considering challenging the town and is looking for anyone who received the letter. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 06:21:56 GMT)

Spector talking to lawyer about retrial
LOS ANGELES - Phil Spector may have a new lawyer for his murder retrial, but the decision isn't final according to the attorney who told a judge Tuesday he is trying to establish "a relationship of trust" with the legendary rock music producer. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 08:41:41 GMT)

Attorney general nominee narrowly wins panel's nod
The Senate Judiciary Committee, as expected, narrowly approved the nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general Tuesday, moving him a step closer to virtually assured confirmation on the Senate floor as the new head of the troubled Justice Department.... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:36:34 GMT)

Kamala Harris celebrates unopposed bid for district attorney
San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris held an election night party Tuesday at Tosca Cafe, but the real victory came Aug. 10 when the popular, well-connected incumbent learned she'd have no competition in her bid for a second four-year term. It was the... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:38:19 GMT)

Porter, Durham civic leader and lawyer, dead at 76
Travis Porter had a power of persuasion that left a mark on the state's higher education system, Durham's business community and its low-income housing market. The lawyer, Durham civic leader and university board member died Tuesday. He was 76. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:40:07 GMT)

Jury still out in lawyer's trial
The jury in the Quebec Superior Court trial of Montreal lawyer Benoît Cliche enters its sixth day of deliberations this morning. Cliche is accused of participating in the drug trafficking activities of a criminal organization and faces two counts of obstructing justice. Yesterday, the jury asked Justice Jean-Guy Boilard a technical question about the two obstruction charges. The judge answered ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 09:48:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Others involved in death
MOULTON — The lawyer for a Lawrence County teenager, on trial in the killing of schoolteacher Judy Jester, said another teenage boy demanded money from her and knocked her to the floor. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:10:30 GMT)

Panel OKs attorney general nominee
By Dan Eggen and Paul Kane WASHINGTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee narrowly approved the nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general Tuesday, moving him a step closer to assured confirmation on the Senate floor as the new head of the troubled Justice Department. The committee's 11-8 vote in favor of Mukasey was accompanied by an impassioned debate between his supporters and ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:43:14 GMT)

Staten Island re-elects district attorney
A hotly contested race for Staten Island district attorney was the only race yesterday to get much attention in New York City on Election Day. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 13:37:59 GMT)

Lawyer for woman accused of killing newborn wants new trial
WETASKIWIN, Alta. - The lawyer for a young woman accused of strangling her newborn son has applied for the retrial to be heard outside her hometown of Wetaskiwin, Alta. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:08:04 GMT)

Attorney general nominee advances
WASHINGTON -- Retired federal judge Michael Mukasey is expected to be confirmed as the next attorney general as early as next week after a Senate panel gave his nomination the go-ahead yesterday. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:14:50 GMT)

Al Fayed lawyer outlines scenario for staging an accident in tunnel
LONDON - A lawyer representing Mohamed al Fayed at the inquest into the death of his son and the Princess of Wales outlined a scenario Wednesday for engineering a crash in the Paris road tunnel where the couple died 10 years ago. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:23:00 GMT)

Al Fayed lawyer at Princess Diana inquest outlines scenario for staging an accident in tunnel
LONDON, 7:05 a.m. Nov. 7 (AP): A lawyer representing Mohamed al Fayed at the inquest into the death of his son and Princess Diana outlined a scenario on Wednesday for engineering a crash in the Paris road tunnel where the couple died 10 years ago. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:50:45 GMT)

Lawyer Sues President Bush
A lawyer arrested last year after holding an anti-war sign at a political rally where President Bush spoke has filed a lawsuit, claiming the chief executive violated his constitutional rights. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:08:01 GMT)

Lawyer Sues President Bush
A lawyer arrested last year after holding an anti-war sign at a political rally where President Bush spoke has filed a lawsuit. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:21:39 GMT)

Lawyer outlines Diana crash 'plot'
LONDON, England (AP) -- A lawyer representing Mohamed al Fayed at the inquest into the death of his son and Princess Diana on Wednesday outlined a scenario for engineering a crash in the Paris road tunnel where the couple died 10 years ago. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:37:15 GMT)

NY attorney general probes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said on Wednesday that his office has sent subpoenas to mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac seeking information on loans that the two companies purchased from banks, including Washington Mutual Inc. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:13:59 GMT)

Tester, Baucus will oppose Attorney General nomination
HELENA, MT -- Montana Senators Jon Tester and Max Baucus say they will oppose Michael Mukasey's nomination to be attorney general. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:31:31 GMT)

District Attorney probes Irwindale travel spending
IRWINDALE - The District Attorney's Office is investigating allegations that city officials misused nearly $200,000 of public funds on five New York City junkets. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:56:22 GMT)

Copperfield's Lawyer: Illusionist A Victim Of Smear Campaign
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 6, 2007) - David Copperfield may have been a victim of an extortion plot. This is according to a defense lawyer for the magician. Yesterday, TMZ. com posted documents, which they report were allegedly distributed to Copperfield’s assistants, revealing tactics he may have used to... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:03:39 GMT)

Convicted killer's lawyer in hot seat in bid for new trial
Tim Masters' former lawyer this morning disputed the notion that he still is bound to "zealously represent" the man who is serving a life sentence for the Feb. 11, 1987, murder of Peggy Hettrick. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:54:53 GMT)

Greene attorney wasn't there for alleged confession 3:15 PM
CONCORD, N.C. -- An attorney hired by the family of Lisa Greene on the day she allegedly confessed to setting a fire that killed her two children was not allowed in the room when she was interviewed, the attorney testified Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:56:21 GMT)

Court Rules Against Lawyer Who Donated Bombing Documents
The United States Tax Court ruled that a lawyer who represented the convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh was not eligible to receive a charitable contribution tax deduction for the thousands of trial documents he donated to the University of Texas in 1997. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:54:33 GMT)

WaMu Responds to NY Attorney General's Press Release
Washington Mutual, Inc. (NYSE:WM), In response to the press releases issued recently by the New York Attorney General’s Office regarding its probe of industry-wide mortgage appraisal practices, the company issued the following comments: ... (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:09:43 GMT)

Florida Attorney General Establishes Cyber Fraud Task Force
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has unveiled a Cyber Fraud task force to fight internet-related crimes. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:24:03 GMT)

Jury reaches impasse in trial of Montreal lawyer accused of gangsterism
MONTREAL - The jury deliberating the case of former Hells Angels lawyer Benoit Cliche appeared to settle in for the long haul Wednesday just as it reached an impasse in deliberations. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:31:00 GMT)

Treatment of terror trial lawyer 'is an attack on freedom of speech'
A HIGH-POWERED coalition of politicians, writers and lawyers last night joined forces to warn that the courts' treatment of human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar represented an "attack on freedom of speech". (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:43:39 GMT)

Harris Needs New Lawyer
Calvin Harris needs to start looking for a new lawyer. That’s because Joseph Cawley won a judge seat in Broome County. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:16:07 GMT)

Attorney General OKs Second Proposal To Ban Gay Adoptions
LITTLE ROCK -- Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Wednesday approved a conservative Christian group's second proposed ballot initiative to ban unmarried couples from adopting or becoming foster parents in Arkansas. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:37:58 GMT)

Gov. orders police to take Windsor pot cases to attorney general
Gov. Jim Douglas is ordering state law enforcement officers to send significant marijuana cases in Windsor County to the attorney general's office or United States attorney rather than the county prosecutor. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:46:49 GMT)

Farrow attorney responds to Justice Department letter
Javier Bailey, the attorney for DeAunta Farrow's mother, took issue with the Justice Department's report, saying it didn't talk with all the witnesses involved. Bailey insisted the case is far from over. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:48:00 GMT)

Attorney Ernest Kinney is Defending Himself tonight
Well-known local defense attorney Ernest Kinney is defending himself tonight after one of his cases was overturned. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:57:46 GMT)

Contract Talks Set With County Attorney Choice
County commissioners have directed their vice chairman, Ted Schrader, to negotiate a contract with Jeffrey Steinsnyder, whom they named the next county attorney on Tuesday. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:08:45 GMT)

Lawyer Makes It Easier to Provide for Pets After Death
As a lawyer concentrating in estate planning, Peter Canalia frequently was asked by clients to set up trusts for their pets. Recently, the Illinois lawyer launched a service he hopes will make pet trusts affordable for just about anyone who wants to make sure their dog, cat, parakeet or whatever is cared for after they're gone. "For many people, a pet becomes a part of your life," says Canalia, ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:09:52 GMT)

K-Fed’s Lawyer Calls Emergency Hearing for Tomorrow
Kevin Federline’s lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan has reportedly called an emergency hearing in the custody battle between Kevin and Britney Spears, allegedly because Brit has failed to follow drug-testing procedures. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:33:47 GMT)

Lawyer outlines scene for staging Diana crash
A lawyer representing Mohamed al Fayed at the inquest into the death of his son and Princess Diana has outlined a scenario for engineering a crash in the Paris road tunnel. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:37:11 GMT)

'Masterful' plan helped lawyer defeat Washington DA
A remarkable grass-roots effort and voter dissatisfaction led to a stunning victory for Washington County lawyer Steven M. Toprani, who unseated longtime District Attorney John C. ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:50:14 GMT)

Defendant acts as own attorney in death penalty trial
LEXINGTON, S.C. A Lexington County man on trial for killing two people is acting as his own attorney as he tries to avoid going to death row for a second time. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:50:36 GMT)

Zimbabwe attorney general arrested
Zimbabwe’s attorney general has been arrested and charged with corruption in connection with allegations he promised to help a fugitive banker who had fled the southern African nation, police said on Thursday. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:29:15 GMT)

Lawyer says case would mean double jeopardy
Port Washington - The lawyer for a former Thiensville psychiatrist charged in Ozaukee County with stealing his... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 07:32:35 GMT)

Training agency suspends Giusto attorney
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office Lt. Bruce McCain has been suspended from teaching duties at the state agency that trains Oregon's police officers because of his decision to act as the personal attorney for his embattled boss. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:39:53 GMT)

He's his own lawyer - with limits
In an unusual move, a defendant accused of raping a 10-year-old girl exercised his constitutional right yesterday to be his own lawyer. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:40:01 GMT)

Zimbabwe attorney-general arrested
Zimbabwe's attorney-general has been arrested on misconduct charges after he met a fugitive former banker, police said Thursday. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:55:40 GMT)

Zimbabwe police arrest, charge attorney general
Zimbabwe's attorney general faces corruption charges after being briefly detained over allegations he promised to help a fugitive banker who had fled the southern African nation avoid arrest, police said on Thursday. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:21:20 GMT)

John Grenier, Birmingham lawyer, state GOP pioneer, dies at 77
Birmingham lawyer John Grenier, considered by many the founding father of the modern-day Alabama Republican Party, has died. Mr. Grenier, 77, died at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on Tuesday. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:30:28 GMT)

Judge tosses out lawyer's mortgage fraud charges
A judge has thrown out charges against a York Region lawyer who was accused of participating in a mortgage fraud, ruling he has already suffered financially, emotionally and physically because of a delay in bringing his charges to court. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 09:47:14 GMT)

Zimbabwe Attorney-General charged with corruption
Zimbabwe's Attorney-General has been arrested and charged with corruption in connection with allegations he promised to help a fugitive banker who had fled the southern African nation, police said. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:03:28 GMT)

Kauai lawyer gets 10-year jail term
LIHUE » A Kauai lawyer convicted of swindling a Hurricane Katrina survivor out of the proceeds of the sale of her Princeville home has received a 126-month federal jail sentence, officials announced yesterday. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:51:44 GMT)

Defendant acts as own attorney in death penalty trial
A Lexington County man on trial for killing two people is acting as his own attorney as he tries to avoid going to death row for a second time. Norman Starnes said he decided to represent himself after the state Supreme Court seven years ago overturned his murder convictions and death sentence for the shootings of two men in his Pelion home in January 1996. "I believe that I know this case ... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 11:58:01 GMT)

Attorney: Beating suspect hears voices
Attorney Richard Miller stood in a Baltimore City courtroom Wednesday and listed reason after reason why his teenage client, Eric Price, turned to criminal activity. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:01:47 GMT)

Lawyer denies lying to police about crash
Associated Press - November 8, 2007 7:15 AM ET RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) - A Killington lawyer who sometimes serves as a traffic court judge has denied charges that he lied to police about his role in... (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:17:24 GMT)

Zim attorney general is charged
Zimbabwe's attorney general has been charged with misconduct over a meeting with a banker who was on a police wanted list. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:13:27 GMT)

Zim attorney general is charged
Zimbabwe's attorney general has been charged with misconduct over a meeting with a banker who was on a police wanted list. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:17:20 GMT)

Attorney General takes aim at Upstate violence
New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo will launch a new program today he says will help make neighborhoods safer. The plan is part of Cuomo's Upstate Gun, Gang, and Drug Initiative. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:24:54 GMT)

Khadr's lawyer wants trial delayed amid reports of changes at Guantanamo
WASHINGTON - The lawyer for Canadian terror suspect Omar Khadr is calling for his trial to be halted, as reports say Pentagon officials are considering major changes in the rights accorded prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:29:49 GMT)

Canadian's lawyer says barred from Guantanamo trial
MIAMI (Reuters) - A civilian lawyer for the only Canadian terrorism suspect held at Guantanamo said on Wednesday he had been barred from his client's hearing at the U.S. base next week because of a dispute with military defense lawyers. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:45:21 GMT)

U.S. Marine lawyer barred from testifying
A Marine Corps lawyer reportedly was barred by the Bush administration from testifying before the U.S. Congress that interrogation techniques harmed a case. (Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:23:20 GMT)

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