Attorney News Nov 2007

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Famed Plaintiffs Lawyer in Federal Judge's Crosshairs
A corporation's worst nightmare, famed plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs has taken on asbestos companies, Big Tobacco and scads of insurance companies in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. But he may have finally met his match in the controversial and outspoken U.S. District Judge William M. Acker Jr., who has held Scruggs in criminal contempt for failing to abide by a court order to return ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:11:21 GMT)

Detained NZ man set to leave Fiji hospital - lawyer
SUVA - A New Zealand man badly beaten by Fiji authorities during his arrest over a plot to kill Fiji's coup leader may be able to leave hospital today, his lawyer has said. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 05:32:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Noose isn't his clients'
A lawyer for three white Jefferson Parish supervisors said Monday that a noose, bullwhip and other objects alleged by a black employee to convey racial intimidation in the workplace didn't belong to any of the three men and were likely practical jokes. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:41:08 GMT)

Disbarred Attorney Indicted in Theft From Clients
A disbarred New York attorney is facing felony grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing more than $300,000 from two clients, according to Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:02:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Pilot assumed bridge crash was minor
SAN FRANCISCO -- The pilot of a cargo ship that struck the Bay Bridge, causing San Francisco Bay's biggest oil spill in nearly two decades, initially thought the impact was minor and reported it as such to authorities, his lawyer and investigators said Monday. Immediately after the Cosco Busan struck the bridge last week, the pilot, Capt. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:12:30 GMT)

No deal on pick for city attorney
Most of incoming Mayor Larry Langford's picks for appointed staff members and department heads will be named today, but Birmingham lawyer Michael Choy will not be among them as the city's next attorney. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:26:38 GMT)

Lawyer: Officer In Fatal Crash Broke No Laws
A lawyer for the Boston police officer involved in Saturday's crash that killed a Braintree woman said his client was not breaking any laws when the accident occurred. Ann Marie McNally, 36, was killed when a marked Boston police cruiser crashed into her car in South Boston. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:29:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Bay Pilot Didn't Realize Damage
A lawyer for the ship pilot under investigation in San Francisco Bay's biggest oil spill in nearly two decades said his client didn't immediately realize the severity of the crash that led to the leak. Capt. John Cota was helming the cargo ship when it struck a bridge support last week, opening a 90-foot gash in the hull that dumped 58,000 gallons into the bay, fouling miles of ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:36:00 GMT)

Teacher's attorney wants proof of boy's age in teacher-student sex case
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The attorney for a Nebraska middle school teacher who fled to Mexico with an illegal immigrant student amid a sex scandal says he wants proof that the boy is only 13, as authorities are saying. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:36:55 GMT)

Lawyer: Bay pilot didn't realize damage
A lawyer for the ship pilot under investigation in San Francisco Bay's biggest oil spill in nearly two decades said his client didn't immediately realize the severity of the crash that led to the leak. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:36:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Officer In Fatal Crash Broke No Laws
A lawyer for the Boston police officer involved in Saturday's crash that killed a Braintree woman said his client was not breaking any laws when the accident occurred. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:39:26 GMT)

Teacher's attorney wants proof of boy's age in teacher-student sex case
Associated Press - November 13, 2007 7:33 AM ET OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - The attorney for a Nebraska middle school teacher who fled to Mexico with an illegal immigrant student amid a sex scandal says... (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 12:46:58 GMT)

Indicted Houston lawyer says he's the real victim
Todd Hoeffner, a Houston plaintiff lawyer, says he was the target of an extortion plot in which routine settlements were held hostage by a claims manager and her boyfriend. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:19:03 GMT)

Teacher's attorney wants proof of boy's age in teacher-student sex case
OMAHA, Neb. The attorney for a Nebraska middle school teacher who fled to Mexico with an illegal immigrant student amid a sex scandal says he wants proof that the boy is only 13, as authorities are saying. James Martin Davis says he has information that the boy might be older. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:38:31 GMT)

District attorney has subpoenaed Randolph Recreation Dept. files
RANDOLPH - Town officials have three more weeks to finish pulling together financial records of the town’s recreation department to comply with a subpoena from the Norfolk County district attorney’s office. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 13:40:23 GMT)

Lawyer: Bay Pilot Didn't Realize Damage
Pilot Tells Lawyer 'You Could Hardly Feel Anything' During Collision That Led to SF Bay Spill (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:33:22 GMT)

Kevin Federline's Lawyer May Subpoena Britney Video
Kevin Federline's lawyer says he may try to subpoena video footage that apparently shows the pop princess running a red light at a Hollywood Hills intersection while driving with their two young sons in the back seat. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 14:56:21 GMT)

Attorney General Wants 'Justice' In Boot Camp Case
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is committed to helping Martin Lee Anderson's family continue any investigation into the teen's death, according to a statement released by McCollum and family attorney Benjamin Crump today. Anderson, 14, died after being restrained and struck by drill instructors at a Panhandle boot camp while a nurse looked on, occasionally checking his vital signs. The ... (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:15:20 GMT)

Attorney: Child Killer Not An Animal
Convicted child killer Mark Dean Schwab paces his cell for 14 hours a day worrying about Thursday's execution, his attorney said on Tuesday immediately after asking Judge Charles Holcomb for an evidentiary hearing. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:17:29 GMT)

Attorney General To Investigate Truck Stop Fuel Leak
Iowa's top prosecutor will review a case against a truck stop to determine if it's responsible for fuel leaks in Davenport and the Des Moines area. The Iowa Environmental Protection Commission has voted put the case of the Flying J in the hands of the attorney general's office. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 18:40:32 GMT)

Attorney General Releases Statement on Martin Lee Anderson Death
TALLAHASSEE, FL – Attorney General Bill McCollum today released a statement along with Attorney Benjamin Crump, the attorney representing the parents of Martin Lee Anderson. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:03:23 GMT)

Attorney general backs Thompson
Attorney General Bob McDonnell is backing Fred Thompson for the Republican presidential nomination. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:06:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Jones intends to take plea deal, get probation
LAS VEGAS -- Suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones is expected to take a plea deal that will get him probation in return for testimony about a Las Vegas strip club triple shooting, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:11:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-Idaho Falls police officer reaches plea deal in gun case
Posted: 12:05 PM- IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - A former Idaho Falls police officer facing felony weapons charges plans instead to plead guilty to a misdemeanor to avoid a trial that could have put him behind bars for years, his lawyer said. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:20:21 GMT)

'Pacman' to take plea deal, lawyer says
Suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones is expected to take a plea deal that will get him probation in return for testimony about a Las Vegas strip club triple shooting, his lawyer said today. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 19:39:10 GMT)

District Attorney speaks out in Mary Winkler verdict
The district attorney who helped prosecute convicted killer Mary Winkler in the slaying of her minister husband says evidence against her was (quote) "awfully good." (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:09:45 GMT)

Cousins keen to play footie soon - lawyer
FORMER West Coast Eagles player Ben Cousins is keen to return to AFL football again as early as next year, his lawyer says. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:30:00 GMT)

Cousins keen to play footie soon - lawyer
FORMER West Coast Eagles player Ben Cousins is keen to return to AFL football again as early as next year, his lawyer says. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:30:00 GMT)

Golf buddy: O.J. said bring heat; defense lawyer: that's a lie
In a day of dazzling courtroom drama, O.J. Simpson's one-time pal glared at him across the courtroom Tuesday and calmly gave testimony that could send him to jail for years. Minutes later, Simpson's lawyer accused the friend of being a pimp and a liar. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:37:32 GMT)

Miami City Attorney Faces Expense Account Probe
CBS4 News has learned that an investigation is underway by the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office into expense reports filed by Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez and billed to city taxpayers. City employees have confirmed that subpoenas have been issued as part of a probe, but Fernandez told CBS4's Gary Nelson he is not aware of any investigation. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 21:45:48 GMT)

US House Adopts Attorney-Client Protection Act On Voice Vote
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to approve a bill barring U.S. government employees from pressuring companies to waive basic legal protections, including attorney-client privileges. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:40:58 GMT)

Rep. Bob Allen's attorney files misconduct motions
Four days after Rep. Bob Allen was convicted of soliciting an undercover officer for sex, his attorney is asking a judge to dismiss the charge, throw out the conviction, or at the very least, give his client a new trial. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:48:47 GMT)

Longtime defense attorney John Caine dies
Longtime northern Utah defense attorney John Caine, who handled more than 60 murder cases in his 34-year legal career, has died. He was 59. Mr. Caine died early Monday of myasthenia gravis, a nerve disorder. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:04:29 GMT)

Pacman Jones to File Plea in Strip-Club Shooting, Lawyer Says
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- Suspended National Football League cornerback Pacman Jones plans to plead no contest to a misdemeanor charge stemming from a Las Vegas strip-club shooting in exchange for a suspended sentence, his lawyer said. (Tue, 13 Nov 2007 23:51:08 GMT)

UPDATE: US House Adopts Attorney-Client Protection Act
(Updates with comments from Justice, starting in third paragraph.) WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to approve a bill barring U.S. government employees from pressuring companies to waive basic legal protections, including attorney-client privileges. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:25:58 GMT)

John Caine, veteran Utah defense attorney, dies at 59
Posted: 8:23 PM- Veteran Utah defense attorney John Caine died early Monday at age 59, following a year-long struggle with health problems. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 03:36:22 GMT)

W. Windsor's attorney to take new post
PLAINSBORO -- The lawyer West Windsor Township removed from redevelopment issues when a new majority assumed control of council in July has been appointed township attorney in Plainsboro Township and will assume the post in January. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:34:51 GMT)

Lawyer wants Khan back in hospital
Lawyer Tevita Fa is seeking an audience with police to allow Ballu Khan to return to hospital rather then spend tonight at Central Police Station. Fa said police plan to keep Khan at CPS, in central Suva, tonight after interrogating him at the headquarters of the Criminal Investigation Department. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:41:26 GMT)

Attorney General revives wiretap probe
WASHINGTON | The Justice Department has reopened a long-dormant inquiry into the government's warrantless wiretapping program, a major policy shift only days into the tenure of Attorney General Michael Mukasey. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 05:55:29 GMT)

Lawyer skips disbarment hearing
Suspended lawyer Caroline Douglas didn't show yesterday when the state Supreme Court took up her potential disbarment. Instead, Douglas had a friend deliver a written defense. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:20:35 GMT)

White Plains real estate lawyer gets 10 years for $22 million fraud
Anthony Bellettieri thought he could make the numbers add up. The Harrison real estate lawyer played the float between his firm's two accounts, writing checks in an amount that gave the appearance that the more than $20 million he stole was still there. He gambled he could beat the system. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:38:34 GMT)

New attorney general set to take oath
The nation's top judge prepared to issue a ceremonial oath of office to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, who in his short term at the Justice Department has promised to enforce laws fairly and independent of political pressure. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:40:38 GMT)

New attorney-general approved
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Wednesday approved the appointment of Chaikasem Nitisiri as the new attorney general. The approval was granted with the votes of 113 to 0. Four members abstained from the secret balloting. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:55:11 GMT)

Lawyer for defendant in slaying seeks documents
BRIDGETON -- The lawyer for a 22-year-old Millville man accused in the shooting death of Charles "Bunky" Jones requested more information from the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office Tuesday. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:21:25 GMT)

Bertuzzi lawyer wants lawsuit files sealed
In a rare legal move, NHL star Todd Bertuzzi's lawyer will ask a judge on Friday to seal future court files related to a $15 million lawsuit filed against him by Steve Moore, the former player whose neck Bertuzzi broke in 2004. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:43:40 GMT)

Attorney: Rep. Allen didn't get fair trial
Greg Eisenmenger accuses prosecutors of misleading jurors in the lawmaker's sex-solicitation case. Four days after state Rep. Bob Allen was convicted of soliciting an undercover officer for sex, his attorney is asking a judge to either dismiss the charge, throw out the conviction or, at the very least, give his client a new trial. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 11:18:52 GMT)

Lawyer is Malawi's new chief of prosecutions
Malawi, which is severely affected by corruption, has appointed a seasoned anti-graft lawyer as its new Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), a parliamentary spokesperson said on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:44:26 GMT)

Attorney General Juggles Duties In Immigration Spat
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma's new immigration law is forcing the state's chief law enforcement officer to juggle his legal duties. State law requires Attorney General Drew Edmondson to render opinions on the legality of state laws. It also requires him to defend state laws when they are challenged in court. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:52:35 GMT)

District attorney calls criticism of Masters' prosecutors unfair
As lawyers for Tim Masters prepare tomorrow to resume their siege on the Larimer County justice system, District Attorney Larry Abrahamson is pushing back against the ongoing attacks. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:58:24 GMT)

Scott's attorney, client measure passes in House
The bill would prohibit coercive tactics to get people to waive attorney-client privilege. The House passed a bill Tuesday sponsored by U.S. Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott to protect confidential discussions between attorneys and their clients for those who are under investigation. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:06:25 GMT)

New attorney general set to take ceremonial oath
Mukasey officially sworn in Friday so he could start working The nation's top judge prepared to issue a ceremonial oath of office to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, who in his short term at the Justice Department has promised to enforce laws fairly and independent of political pressure. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:08:27 GMT)

New attorney general to take ceremonial oath of office
WHITE HOUSE (AP) - President Bush's new attorney general is being given a ceremonial swearing-in today. Judge Michael Mukasey's actually been on the job since a private swearing-in last week. Today, he takes the oath from Chief Justice John Roberts, with the president looking on. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:25:50 GMT)

New attorney general to take ceremonial oath of office
Bush's third attorney general will have 14 months to right a Justice Department battered under Alberto Gonzales by scandals over fired prosecutors and warrantless wiretapping. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:32:11 GMT)

New attorney general to take oath Wednesday with Bush
WASHINGTON The nation's top judge prepared to issue a ceremonial oath of office to Attorney General Michael Mukasey, who in his short term at the Justice Department has promised to enforce laws fairly and independent of political pressure. The White House said President Bush also was to speak Wednesday at the Justice Department ceremony, after which Mukasey would address his employees for the ... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:43:23 GMT)

Attorney: Bird expert thought he was shooting feral cat 8:20 AM CT
GALVESTON, Texas - A prominent bird-watcher on trial for fatally shooting a cat thought he was taking aim at a feral cat that had no owner, his attorney said. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 14:45:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Attempted Sex Assault Suspect Is Dying
The lawyer for an elderly Palisade, Colo. man accused of threatening to rape a nurse said his client couldn't attend a court hearing Tuesday because he is dying. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:11:18 GMT)

Mukasey becomes Bush's 3rd attorney general
Michael Mukasey was ceremonially sworn in as attorney general today, and President Bush promised to help him rebuild the top leadership of the Justice Department. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:48:54 GMT)

House bill backs attorney-client privilege for businesses
Federal prosecutors would not be able to threaten businesses with charges for refusing to hand over privileged corporate attorney-client communications under legislation passed by the House. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:11:25 GMT)

New attorney general sworn in
Bush welcomes Michael Mukasey, calling him 'the right man' to confront the challenges at the Justice Department. WASHINGTON -- Former federal Judge Michael B. Mukasey was sworn in as the nation's 81st attorney general today, capping a wrenching battle over what critics called the politicalization of the Justice Department by the White House. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:53:58 GMT)

Stoughton lawyer's license pulled again
A Stoughton lawyer's license was suspended today for the third time by the Wisconsin Supreme Court after she overbilled a client, failed to show proper credit for that client's payment and overstated the amount the client owed her. According to the high court decision, Susan L. Schuster, who practices at 724 E. Main St., Stoughton, repeatedly sent a client inaccurate bills for legal fees ... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:31:13 GMT)

Mukasey Sworn in as US Attorney General
President Bush says America's new top law enforcement official will bring clear purpose and resolve to the Justice Department. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush attended the ceremonial swearing-in of Attorney General Michael Mukasey. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:00:07 GMT)

Lawyer files contempt proceedings against newspapers
A lawyer for a man arrested in last month's police anti-terrorism raids has filed contempt of court proceedings against Fairfax newspapers for running leaked evidence in the case. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:07:55 GMT)

Lawyer files contempt proceedings
LATEST: A lawyer for a man arrested in last month's police anti-terrorism raids has filed contempt of court complaint against Fairfax newspapers for running leaked evidence in the case. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:50:14 GMT)

Saudi lawyer reports harassment after defending rape victim
A Saudi lawyer and human rights activist said on Wednesday that a court in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom withdrew his licence after he objected to a ruling which penalised a female rape victim. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:08:43 GMT)

Decision to print disgusts lawyer
The lawyer for one of those arrested in last month's terror raids is disgusted with the Dominion Post newspaper's decision to publish secret police evidence in the case. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:08:57 GMT)

Mukasey Sworn In As Attorney General
(RTTNews) - Retired federal judge Michael Mukasey was ceremonially sworn in Wednesday as the United States' 81st attorney general. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:10:58 GMT)

A lawyer's long fight for democracy puts him in a familiar place
Twenty-five years ago, when US president Ronald Reagan treated Pakistani dictator Muhammad Zia ul-Haq to a White House state dinner, a promising young lawyer out of Cambridge University languished in jail. He had protested too loudly, and too often, about the lack of democracy in his country. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:14:17 GMT)

Decision to print disgusts lawyer
15 November 2007 The lawyer for one of those arrested in last month's terror raids is disgusted with the Dominion Post newspaper's decision to publish secret police evidence in the case. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:28:03 GMT)

Mukasey sworn in as attorney general
Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today pledged to uphold the freedoms of U.S. citizens while fighting terrorism,... (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:37:08 GMT)

O.J. lawyer: Kidnapping, robbery counts should be dropped
LAS VEGAS — Kidnapping and robbery charges against O.J. Simpson should be dropped, his lawyer argued Wednesday at the close of a preliminary hearing to determine whether he should stand trial in an alleged armed robbery of sports memorabilia dealers. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:00:44 GMT)

Principal settles dispute with Conn. attorney general
Principal Financial Group Inc. on Wednesday settled a legal dispute with the Connecticut attorney general for $5 million. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:29:20 GMT)

Hannah Montana Ticket Problem Was 'Endemic,' Says Lawyer Who Filed Class-Action Suit
Hannah Montana's official fan club had "more of a lottery" than a presale for its members, says a lawyer who filed a class-action suit against MileyWorld.com. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:34:31 GMT)

Attorney Disputes Felony Charges In Swim Coach Videotape Case
TAMPA - A former girl's swim coach at Tampa Preparatory School, who faces multiple charges that he secretly videotaped girls changing into their swimsuits, did not commit a felony, his attorney argues. (Wed, 14 Nov 2007 21:45:20 GMT)

Saudi lawyer reports harassment after defending rape victim
Kingdom Tower, a landmark of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A Saudi lawyer and human rights activist said on Wednesday that a court in the ultra-conservative Muslim kingdom withdrew his licence after he objected to a ruling which penalised a female rape victim. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:15:40 GMT)

Crown lawyer accuses UK's top prosecutor
The country's top prosecutor "publicly humiliated" a Crown Prosecution Service lawyer by removing her from her job over unfounded bullying claims, a tribunal has heard. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 01:55:39 GMT)

DPP lawyer 'sorry' for Mallard's wrongful conviction
Senior West Australian Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) lawyer Ken Bates has made an emotional admission to a Corruption and Crime Commission inquiry in Perth that he fell short of his obligations as a prosecutor in the case of Andrew Mallard. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:03:40 GMT)

Principal settles dispute with Connecticut attorney general
Principal Financial Group Inc. on Wednesday settled a legal dispute with the Connecticut attorney general for $5 million. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:41:37 GMT)

Assistant State Attorney Robbed At Gunpoint
An assistant state attorney recently went from crime-fighter to crime victim when she was robbed at gunpoint. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:05:08 GMT)

Lawyer, client shot inside Las Piñas courtroom
A woman lawyer and her client were shot inside a courtroom in Las Piñas City this morning according to reports. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:09:33 GMT)

WA attorney general McKenna launches re-election bid
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna launched his 2008 re-election campaign on Wednesday, touting his first-term work fighting identity theft and methamphetamine abuse. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 04:30:23 GMT)

US colluding to ruin Pakistan: Pakistani lawyer
A representative of Pakistan's deposed chief justice on Wednesday accused the US administration of helping to destroy his country, and urged it to cut off ties with President Pervez Musharraf. "With all respect and humility, apparently, this license to ruin the future of my country has been given by the US administration," said Mohamed Akram, a lawyer close to the sacked Pakistani Supreme Court ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:03:10 GMT)

Fayette district ordered to ID students to attorney
A Fayette County school district has been ordered to turn over to an attorney the names of 19 students included in discovery documents in a civil lawsuit involving a former teacher. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:09:37 GMT)

Ex-Lawyer Gets 10 Years for Defrauding Clients, Banks of More Than $24M
A former New York real estate lawyer who defrauded banks and clients of more than $24 million was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison. Anthony Belletieri used the money to make real estate investments, pay salaries at his now-defunct firm, make improvements to his home and pay for a family wedding. Southern District of New York Judge Charles L. Brieant said a tough sentence was necessary to ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:11:01 GMT)

Firm Sued for Cheating Lawyer Out of Profits After $172M Wal-Mart Win
Fred Furth won a $172 million award two years ago for Wal-Mart employees who weren't paid for meal breaks. But in a suit filed Tuesday, a lawyer who worked at his firm for five years accuses him of cheating her and others out of promised bonuses. Carolyn Burton says she accepted a below-market salary because she was led to believe she'd be in line to earn bonuses of 3 percent to 5 percent of the ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:11:11 GMT)

Elizabeth Township Teen accused in death of dad healing: attorney
An Elizabeth Township girl charged in the shotgun killing of her father remains in a residential treatment center and is rebounding from her abusive past, her attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:15:19 GMT)

Assistant State Attorney Robbed At Gunpoint
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- An assistant state attorney recently went from crime-fighter to crime victim when she was robbed at gunpoint. "I didn't think anything until I saw the gun. As soon as I saw the gun, I knew exactly what was going on," said Assistant State Attorney Jessica Trudeau. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:53:53 GMT)

Mount Pleasant meeting legal, town attorney says
MOUNT PLEASANT — A closed-door Town Council meeting on Tuesday to discuss the town's condemnation of the OK Tire property near Shem Creek was legal even though the specific purpose of the meeting wasn't stated on the agenda, Town Attorney Allen Young said Wednesday. On Tuesday, counc... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 05:55:04 GMT)

Governor's staff files complaint against fired lawyer, over disclosures
Gov. Matt Blunt's office has filed an ethics complaint with the Missouri Supreme Court against fired staff lawyer Scott Eckersley, accusing him of "breach of confidentiality" for going public about his duties. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:11:54 GMT)

Firm Sued for Cheating Lawyer Out of Profits After $172M Wal-Mart Win
Fred Furth won a $172 million award two years ago for Wal-Mart employees who weren't paid for meal breaks. But in a suit filed Tuesday, a lawyer who worked at his firm for five years accuses him of cheating her and others out of promised bonuses. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:01:53 GMT)

Ex-Lawyer Gets 10 Years for Defrauding Clients, Banks of More Than $24M
A former New York real estate lawyer who defrauded banks and clients of more than $24 million was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison. Anthony Belletieri used the money to make real estate investments, pay salaries at his now-defunct firm, make improvements to his home and pay for a family wedding. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:01:53 GMT)

BELLEVUE: Attorney general kicks off 2008 campaign for re-election
Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna launched his 2008 re-election campaign Wednesday, touting his first-term work on identity theft and methamphetamine abuse. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 09:38:14 GMT)

Attorney disbarred for 10 years
A veteran Melbourne attorney, already under suspension for financial irregularities with clients, has been disbarred for 10 years, The Florida Bar announced Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:53:34 GMT)

Lawyer David Rasif struck off Bar for misconduct
SINGAPORE: Lawyer David Rasif has been struck off the Bar. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:15:16 GMT)

Musharraf says will quit army before Dec 1: attorney general
ISLAMABAD - Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said that he will quit as army chief before December 1, the country's attorney general told reporters Thursday. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:33:05 GMT)

McLaren lawyer seeks F1 title for Hamilton
LONDON (Reuters) - A lawyer for McLaren called on Thursday for Lewis Hamilton to be handed the points that would make the Briton, and not Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen, this year's Formula One world champion. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:35:39 GMT)

Pakistan's Musharraf will quit army before December 1: attorney general
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said that he will step down as army chief before December 1, the country's attorney general told reporters Thursday. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:43:49 GMT)

McLaren lawyer seeks Hamilton title at appeal
''The sanction, I'm afraid, has to be disqualification'' : The lead lawyer representing McLaren at the 'cool fuel' appeal on Thursday morning has called for Lewis Hamilton to be handed the title. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:51:14 GMT)

Attorney establishes school fund
LANCASTER - Attorney Craig M. Vandervoort wants to improve the quality of education in Lancaster City Schools. That goal prompted him to establish the Lancaster Public Education Foundation, a coalition of local residents, educators and entrepreneurs who share that mission. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:17:44 GMT)

Brevard lawyer in condo case is disbarred
The Florida Supreme Court has disbarred a Melbourne lawyer for 10 years in connection with unbuilt condo projects that have spawned at least 10 lawsuits. Albert Scott Lagano, 49, was found guilty Wednesday of five counts related to trust fund shortages and the commingling of trust funds and operating funds of a number of clients, the Florida Bar said. According to a Florida Bar news release, an ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:26:14 GMT)

SEBASTIAN COUNTY : Shue reveals plan to run for prosecuting attorney
FORT SMITH — Deputy prosecutor Daniel Shue announced Wednesday that he will seek the Republican nomination for prosecuting attorney in Sebastian County. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:33:29 GMT)

Group targeting Maricopa County sheriff, attorney for recall
MESA -- A group has filed paperwork in an effort to recall Maricopa County's two top law enforcement officials. The Arizonans for the U.S. Constitution and Recall of Joe Arpaio filed paperwork Oct. 29, to recall Sheriff Arpaio and County Attorney Andrew Thomas. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:53:48 GMT)

City Attorney seeks injunction against Rolling 40s Crips, other gangs
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office has filed a civil lawsuit seeking a preliminary injunction restricting the criminal activities of three Los Angeles street gangs, including the Rolling 40s Crips, a notorious gang featured by the LAPD in its 2007 list of the top ten most dangerous gangs in the city. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 13:57:46 GMT)

Attorney: Family bears responsibility in Cranston death
The family of Michael “Walking Mike” Cranston bears some of the responsibility for his hit-and-run death, says the attorney for the man accused of running him down. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:19:20 GMT)

Salt Lake attorney wins national award
Sean Reyes, an attorney with the Salt Lake City firm of Parsons Behle & Latimer, has been chosen as the 2007 National Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year by the American Bar Association. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:34:38 GMT)

Lawyer to plead guilty in campaign finance misdemeanor
DETROIT -- A St. Clair Shores lawyer who figured in the high-profile federal bribery case against former Macomb County prosecutor Carl Marlinga is expected to plead guilty today to a campaign finance misdemeanor, officials said. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:59:27 GMT)

Lawyer: Simpson to go golfing
O.J. Simpson’s lawyer said the former football star plans to spend the next two weeks in Miami “playing golf and taking care of the kids” before returning to a Nevada courtroom to be arraigned. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:19:33 GMT)

Judge dismisses case on civil rights lawyer
Charlottesville, VA - A judge has dismissed a case against a lawyer who was charged with improperly contacting members of a grand jury. Deborah C. Wyatt, 57, was charged with five misdemeanor counts of embracery, a common-law charge rarely used in Virginia. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:51:32 GMT)

Lawyer: O.J. to spend time golfing
O.J. Simpson's lawyer said the former football star plans to spend the next two weeks in Miami "playing golf and taking care of the kids" before returning to a Nevada courtroom to be arraigned on kidnapping and armed robbery charges that could mean life in prison. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:04:30 GMT)

Bush plans to nominate Connecticut US attorney for top post
New Haven (AP, Nov. 15, 2007 1:55 PM) _ President Bush plans to nominate Connecticut U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor as associate attorney general at the Department of Justice. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:04:07 GMT)

Attorney General appoints special investigative team to check for Sunshine Law violations
JEFFERSON CITY | Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon today appointed a special investigative team to look into whether Gov. Matt Blunt’s office violated the Sunshine Law by deleting e-mails. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:32:17 GMT)

Khan told lawyer his life in danger
Two days before he was arrested, Pakistani opposition leader Imran Khan sent his London lawyer a message that he fears for his life. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 19:53:23 GMT)

Italian policeman faces murder charge over fan death: lawyer
An Italian policeman who shot dead a football fan, sparking nationwide riots, now faces a charge of voluntary homicide, his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:03:21 GMT)

Bush plans to nominate Connecticut US attorney for top post
President Bush plans to nominate Connecticut U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor as associate attorney general at the Department of Justice. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:11:07 GMT)

Attorney: Ex-teacher in sex case was 'pressured' to confess
A defense attorney for a former Saguaro High School teacher and track coach said Thursday that Scottsdale police violated the rights of her client when they ''pressured'' him into confessing that he fondled a 17-year-old student. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:14:15 GMT)

Lawyer: O.J. to spend time golfing
By LINDA DEUTSCH O.J. Simpson's lawyer said the former football star plans to spend the next two weeks in Miami "playing golf and taking care of the kids" before returning to a Nevada courtroom to be arraigned on kidnapping and armed robbery charges that could mean life in prison. More than a decade after his acquittal on murder charges, Simpson was ordered Wednesday to stand trial on charges ... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:15:54 GMT)

Italian policeman faces homicide charge over fan killing: lawyer
An Italian policeman who shot dead a football fan, sparking nationwide riots, now faces a charge of voluntary homicide, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:47:14 GMT)

Bush plans to nominate Connecticut US attorney for top post
President Bush said Thursday that he will nominate Connecticut U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor as associate attorney general at the Department of Justice. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:49:54 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General Creates Health Care Bureau
Little Rock (AP) - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Thursday he was following through on a campaign promise and creating a health-care bureau within his office to handle consumer complaints and questions. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:22:38 GMT)

Lawyer: O.J. to spend time golfing
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson's lawyer said the former football star plans to spend the next two weeks in Miami "playing golf and taking care of the kids." (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:24:03 GMT)

Normandy fire attorney defends pay
Elbert Walton Jr., attorney for Normandy Fire Protection District, has been paid $76,671 since April -- more than six times what the district’s former attorney says she typically billed in an entire year and far more than what many other districts pay their attorneys, according to Post-Dispatch research. (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:40:56 GMT)

Reiser attorney grills boy; judge snaps at murder defendant
(11-15) 18:59 PST OAKLAND - The defense attorney for Hans Reiser suggested Thursday that his client's 8-year-old son had been coached to give damaging testimony against the computer programmer, who is on trial for allegedly murdering his estranged wife.... (Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:54:58 GMT)

Attorney General Creates State Health-Care Bureau
LITTLE ROCK -- State Attorney General Dustin McDaniel announced Thursday he has fulfilled his campaign promise to create a health care bureau within the attorney general's office. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:55:09 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney in S.F. named to his old job
(11-15) 19:13 PST SAN FRANCISCO - Joseph Russoniello, who served as U.S. attorney in San Francisco from 1982 to 1990, was nominated Thursday by President Bush to return to the post of chief federal prosecutor in coastal Northern California. Russoniello, 66, a... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:39:56 GMT)

McLaren lawyer seeks F1 title for Hamilton
LONDON — A lawyer for McLaren called yesterday for Lewis Hamilton to be handed the points that would make the Briton, and not Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen, this year’s Formula One world champion. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:00:14 GMT)

Haneef lawyer to address rally
The lawyer for former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef will lead a rally against the Howard government in Brisbane on Saturday. The community rally, at Queens Park in Brisbane's CBD, has been organised by a coalition involving green groups, refugee advocates, indigenous people and the peace movement. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:10:47 GMT)

Visalia lawyer gets UC position
A Visalia lawyer perhaps best known for his representation of farming interests on water issues was appointed Thursday as vice president of the University of California's division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 04:52:22 GMT)

$45.7M in Attorney Fees Awarded in Wal-Mart Class Action
A Philadelphia judge has ordered Wal-Mart to pay $45.7 million in plaintiffs' attorney fees, $3.6 million in plaintiff expenses and $10 million in prejudgment interest as a result of a class action brought against it by its Pennsylvania employees. Those numbers are in addition to a jury verdict of $78.7 million and statutory liquidated damages of $62 million awarded because a Philadelphia jury ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:11:01 GMT)

County Hires Attorney For White
Hillsborough County officials have hired a private attorney to represent County Commissioner Kevin White and investigate a sexual harassment claim filed against him by a former aide. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:12:44 GMT)

LaGrotta knew nothing about hefty bonuses, lawyer says
HARRISBURG -- Former state Rep. Frank LaGrotta knew nothing about the hefty bonuses doled out by House Democratic leaders last year and is merely a "tangential" figure in the state's ongoing grand jury investigation of the bonuses, Mr. LaGrotta's lawyer insisted yesterday. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:17:27 GMT)

Russoniello is tapped as new NorCal U.S. attorney
The Bush administration tapped Joseph Russoniello as the new U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California, the White House announced Thursday. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 05:52:32 GMT)

$45.7M in Attorney Fees Awarded in Wal-Mart Class Action
A Philadelphia judge has ordered Wal-Mart to pay $45.7 million in plaintiffs' attorney fees, $3.6 million in plaintiff expenses and $10 million in prejudgment interest as a result of a class action brought against it by its Pennsylvania employees. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:03:39 GMT)

Haneef's lawyer to lead rally against Oz Government
Melbourne, Nov 16 (ANI): Peter Russo, lawyer for Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneef, will lead a rally against the Howard Government in Brisbane on Saturday. The community rally, at Queens Park in Brisbane's CBD, has been organised by a coalition involving green groups, refugee advocates, indigenous people and the peace movement. Russo is expected to deliver the key address about the ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:15:52 GMT)

At Boca Raton school, attorney general discusses safe use of Internet
Thirteen-year-old children are not allowed to have pages on the popular MySpace.com social networking Web site. Yet, Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Thursday morning met hundreds of Boca Raton Middle School students who admitted lying about their ages and regularly using the site. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:16:38 GMT)

Reiser's attorney implies son was coached to testify against dad
The defense attorney for Hans Reiser suggested Thursday that his client's 8-year-old son had been coached to give damaging testimony against the computer programmer, who is on trial for allegedly murdering his estranged wife. William Du Bois' persistent cross-... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:26:44 GMT)

Bush turns to familiar face, names Russoniello as U.S. attorney
Joseph Russoniello, who served as U.S. attorney in San Francisco from 1982 to 1990, was nominated Thursday by President Bush to return to the post of chief federal prosecutor in coastal Northern California. Russoniello, 66, a San Francisco lawyer, would fill... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:27:15 GMT)

Durham gives lawyer's DWI case to state
District Attorney David Saacks persuaded state Attorney General Roy Cooper to assign a special prosecutor to the case of a Durham lawyer charged last month with driving while impaired. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:46:30 GMT)

Bush taps Hopi for Ariz.'s U.S. attorney
A member of the Hopi tribe was nominated by President Bush to serve as the U.S. Attorney for Arizona. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:14:15 GMT)

Lawyer for south China shooting victim's family demands information
A lawyer approached by the family of a doctor who was shot dead by police in Guangzhou early on Tuesday has demanded police allow full access to a key witness to the event and called for a fully independent inquiry. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:43:12 GMT)

Brooklyn attorney honored for his fight for civil rights
Brooklyn attorney Sanford Rubenstein has received the Marcus Garvey Award for his civil rights work. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:48:28 GMT)

Lawyer arraigned in sex sting
Two weeks after being bailed out of a Columbus jail, a lawyer was arraigned Thursday on Warren County charges for allegedly trying to make a sexual rendezvous at the Ohio Statehouse with a police officer he thought was a 14-year-old girl. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:30:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Brown's bank accounts are low
A company that handles royalties and income from commercials and other projects for James Brown's estate has significantly less money than it should, a lawyer for the late soul singer's family said. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:09:26 GMT)

Myanmar Frees 53 Prisoners After UN Envoy Visit: Lawyer -AFP
YANGON (AFP)--Myanmar's military rulers freed 53 prisoners, including six political activists, after a UN rights investigator visited Yangon's notorious Insein prison, a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:26:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Brown's bank accounts are low
A company that handles royalties and income from commercials and other projects for James Brown's estate has significantly less money than it should, a lawyer for the late soul singer's family said. Much of the money that was supposed to be going to James Brown Enterprise Inc. instead ended up in a company established by a former trustee accused of misappropriating $7 million from the singer, ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:27:50 GMT)

Arts Council's attorney to testify
An attorney for the Arts Council of Brazos Valley has agreed to testify in a potential lawsuit against himself, which is being considered by the agenc ... (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:31:20 GMT)

Lawyer charged in faked order case
CAMDEN -- A Philadelphia lawyer who gave a client in a Camden County personal injury civil case a faked court order has been charged with uttering a forged document. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:36:13 GMT)

Lawyer: James Brown estate shortchanged
BAMBERG, South Carolina (AP) -- A company that handles royalties and income from commercials and other projects for James Brown's estate has significantly less money than it should, a lawyer for the late soul singer's family said. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:44:06 GMT)

Lawyer Says Teen Who Caused Ammonia Leak Needs Time
TAMPA - A lawyer representing the 16-year-old boy authorities say punctured an ammonia pipeline in Riverview on Monday while drilling for money said he hopes people will "take a deep breath" and allow the boy to recover before pursuing a criminal case. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:15:20 GMT)

Opposition Lawyer: Burma Frees 6 Political Prisoners
A lawyer for Burma's main opposition party says the Burmese government has freed six political prisoners from the notorious Insein Prison. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:15:06 GMT)

U.S. attorney nominee Russoniello would take over Bonds prosecution
The Bush administration late Thursday nominated former San Francisco U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello to take over his old job as the Bay Area's top law enforcement officer, putting him in position to assume leadership of the perjury prosecution of former Giants slugger Barry Bonds. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:29:37 GMT)

Khan has top Auckland lawyer in his corner
The partner of a New Zealand man detained in Fjij is hoping a top Auckland lawyer will work his magic. (Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:03:21 GMT)

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