Attorney News Jan 2008

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Clients Accuse Memphis Attorney of Stealing Their Money
A Memphis attorney who testified last year against a partner who stole from clients now faces accusations that he stole as well. Phoebe Copeland claims in a lawsuit that J. Richard Rossie stole more than $346,000 from her after she granted him power of attorney to handle her estate. Copeland hopes to block any settlement between Rossie and Darrelle Miller, another client who is suing the ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:12:45 GMT)

Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Killing Wife Admits to Longtime Affair
Carlos Perez-Olivo, a disbarred lawyer and neighbor of Bill and Hillary Clinton who is accused of murdering his wife, told police he had a longtime mistress and sent her flowers two days before the shooting, according to court papers released Friday. The disclosure, contained in police accounts of statements Perez-Olivo made to investigators, was the first public suggestion of a possible ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:13:27 GMT)

Lawyer's Widow Sues, Seeks Share of 'Jersey Boys' Profits
In the months before his death from cancer in 1991, Texas lawyer Rex Conrad Woodard helped Thomas Gaetano DeVito, an original member of the pop group the Four Seasons, write an autobiographical book, Woodard's widow alleges. Woodard died before the book could be published. Now, with the work allegedly partly the basis for the hit Broadway musical "Jersey Boys," Woodard's widow has sued DeVito ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:13:40 GMT)

County attorney’s office accused of abusing its power
The attorney for a man convicted of assault with a baseball bat in September accused the Winona County attorney’s office Friday of abusing its power by bringing 55 charges of violating an order for protection and tampering with a witness. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:23:32 GMT)

Fenty arms self with new lawyer to defend gun ban
Acting D.C. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles yesterday said attorneys have filed the District's brief defending the city's gun ban before the Supreme Court, and he named a new lead lawyer to argue the case. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 05:31:07 GMT)

O.C. lawyer argues against tribunals
The decorated intelligence officer blows the whistle on reviews of Guantanamo detainees. Stephen Abraham, a Newport Beach lawyer and lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, hardly seemed like whistle-blower material. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:09:04 GMT)

State Attorney General Warns Of Check Scam
The Morning News LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Friday warned Arkansans of a scam in northeast Arkansas involving fake checks that appear to be from the U.S. Treasury. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:39:15 GMT)

Valley tech lawyer stumps for Obama
Valley lawyer campaigns in Iowa Twenty-four hours before the Thursday caucuses, one of Silicon Valley's pre-eminent tech lawyers is struggling to get Angel, an escaped golden retriever, back into an Iowan's house. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 09:45:04 GMT)

Patels attorney to withdraw from drug-induced abortion case
APPLETON Attorney Thomas Zoesch said Friday he will no longer represent Manish Patel, the man charged with using a drug to induce abortions in his girlfriend. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:16:02 GMT)

Former Menasha city attorney Steffens remembered as battler
MENASHA Long-time former city attorney Richard Steffens, who died this week at age 86, was remembered as a colorful and sometimes controversial figure in city and state politics. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:30:44 GMT)

Defense attorney withdraws from Fox Cities RU-486 case
APPLETON Attorney Thomas Zoesch said Friday he will no longer represent Manish Patel, the man charged with using a drug to induce an abortion in his girlfriend. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:31:14 GMT)

William Zeman, Labor Lawyer, Dies
William Zeman, a longtime labor lawyer who played a lead role in introducing the Congress of Industrial Organizations to Connecticut, died last week at his home in West Hartford. He was 93. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:59:06 GMT)

Hearing is possible for State Attorney John Tanner
State Attorney John Tanner's claims that an appointed prosecutor ran a biased probe against him may be heard in court sometime next month, according to a court schedule discussed Friday. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:04:57 GMT)

British lawyer for Bhajji's case
Taking a serious note of the race row involving Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds, the ICC on Saturday roped in reputed British lawyer Nigel Peters to advice match referee Mike Procter during the disciplinary hearing against the Indian off-spinner in Sydney on Sunday. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:33:56 GMT)

Attorney: Wright will fight
An attorney for Democratic state Rep. Thomas Wright said Friday that Wright is innocent of charges he took $350,000 from banks, corporations and campaign contributors. The attorney, Douglas Harris of Greensboro, making his first comments to reporters since taking over Wright's case this week, also said Wright plans to run for re-election to his Wilmington-area district. And, he said, Wright will ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:20:59 GMT)

Lawyer, ex-cop in kill plot claim
A MELBOURNE lawyer and a disgraced former police officer are under investigation for planning and funding an underworld execution. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Player's attorney objects to judge removal
BELLEFONTE — The attorney for one of two Penn State football players charged with assaulting a man on campus in October is fighting an attempt to remove a district judge from presiding at a preliminary hearing for her client. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:18:42 GMT)

Attorney General Loses In Effort To Block Seminole Gambling Deal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum has lost his effort to halt a gambling agreement between Governor Charlie Crist and the Seminole Tribe. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 14:47:00 GMT)

Lawyer from AG's office is new inspector general
BATON ROUGE — Gov.-elect Bobby Jindal picked a lawyer in the state attorney general's office as Louisiana's new inspector general, a position intended to investigate executive branch fraud and waste. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:42:52 GMT)

District attorney wants 2nd term
Jim Wilson, the 22nd Judicial District attorney, announced Thursday that he will run for re-election. Wilson, who was first elected in 2004, said he has lots of things he would like to do in a second term. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 15:53:42 GMT)

Attorney wants hearing in Fen-Phen case closed to public
An attorney representing one of three lawyers accused of bilking their former clients of millions wants a Monday court hearing closed. Herbert Moncier, an attorney representing William Gallion, claims a hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Gregory Wehrman should be closed because it would include arguments about information protected by the attorney-client privilege. Gallion, Melbourne Mills ... (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 20:41:33 GMT)

Attorney General: Syracuse Firefighters Must Live in County
The State Attorney General's Office says Syracuse firefighters who live outside Onondaga County are violating New York State law. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:06:48 GMT)

Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:11:40 GMT)

Attorney wants hearing in Fen-Phen case closed to public
An attorney representing one of three lawyers accused of bilking their former clients of millions wants a Monday court hearing closed. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:41:55 GMT)

Clemens ready to answer questions under oath: lawyer
Roger Clemens is ready to answer questions under oath before US lawmakers about his former trainer's claims that the star pitcher used performance-enhancing drugs, if he can make time to testify. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:10:26 GMT)

Haneef waiting for inquiry date: lawyer
Former terrorism suspect Mohamed Haneef is still waiting for the date of an inquiry into his case before deciding on his next move, his lawyer Peter Russo says. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:10:27 GMT)

Haneef waiting for inquiry, says lawyer
Mohamed Haneef's lawyer says he is yet to decide on his next move. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 03:19:33 GMT)

AWARE attorney reports progress
A citizen group concerned about public access at the Sheraton’s New Bern Grand Marina is making headway and gaining support from residents and other county organizations, its attorney said Saturday. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 05:15:20 GMT)

Brit lawyer for ICC hearing
SYDNEY, Jan. 5: A hearing into allegations that India’s Harbhajan Singh made racist comments to Australia’s Andrew Symonds has been delayed until after the second Test finishes tomorrow. Mr Nigel Peters, British lawyer, will attend it on the ICC’s request. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 06:45:38 GMT)

LAWYER: I'LL REP BRIT FOR FREE
HEY, Britney - there's someone who still wants to rep you! Divorce lawyer and former "The Apprentice" contestant Stacy Schneider told Page Six she's willing to take over as Britney Spears' legal counsel - free of charge. Spears' current lawyers at... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:34:27 GMT)

Attorney seeks post as Juvenile Court judge
Attorney Jim O'Leary has filed petitions seeking the Republican nomination for Lake County Juvenile Court judge. O'Leary, who is with the Painesville firm of Baker, Hackenberg & Hennig LPA, said he has the right mix of legal and community experience to serve as judge. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:28:58 GMT)

District Attorney clears up his position on merit raises by commissioners
There’s more to the “merit raise” issue than came out at the Thursday meeting of the McKean County Commissioners, said McKean County District Attorney John Pavlock on Friday. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:13:44 GMT)

Haneef waiting for inquiry date: lawyer
Former terrorism suspect Mohamed Haneef is still waiting for the date of an inquiry into his case before deciding on his next move, his lawyer Peter Russo says. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:30:13 GMT)

Haneef waiting for inquiry date to be fixed: Lawyer
Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of involvement in the failed UK car bombings, is still waiting for a date to be fixed for a judicial inquiry into his case before deciding whether to return to Australia, according to his lawyer Peter Russo. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:30:22 GMT)

Iowa football: Attorney orders secrecy in U of I assault case
Johnson County attorney Janet Lyness has taken steps to keep secret public records and court documents that would provide information about an... (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:13:00 GMT)

Iowa football: Attorney orders secrecy in U of I assault case
Johnson County attorney Janet Lyness has taken steps to keep secret public records and court documents that would provide information about an investigation into a reported sexual assault on the University of Iowa campus. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:14:35 GMT)

Lawyer is 325-0 in implant appeals
Sheri Byrne-Haber has a winning streak any lawyer would envy. Since she launched a program in 2004 challenging health insurers' denials of a device that allows the deaf to hear, the East Palo Alto-based attorney has won every one of the 325 cases now completed. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 11:33:38 GMT)

Keeping offenders off networking Web sites :Attorney general's proposed bill would protect children online.
SOUTH BEND -- Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter announced Saturday that he will seek the passage of a new law that would ban convicted sex offenders from using online networking sites, chat rooms or instant message programs in which minors participate. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:09:51 GMT)

Lawyer says Swain may waive extradition
David Swain, now criminally charged with killing his wife during a 1999 scuba diving trip to Tortola, is considering waiving extradition, his lawyer says, which could have the Jamestown scuba shop owner returning soon to the British Virgin Islands to face trial. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 12:39:42 GMT)

Jindal Picks Lawyer from AG’s Office as New Inspector General
Governor-elect Bobby Jindal picked a lawyer in the state attorney general's office as Louisiana's new inspector general, a position intended to investigate executive branch fraud and waste. more (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 14:09:31 GMT)

Teens arrested in connection with attack on Shaker Heights lawyer
SHAKER HEIGHTS -- Three juveniles have been arrested in connection with the beating of a lawyer from Shaker Heights. (Sun, 06 Jan 2008 23:42:09 GMT)

Attorney in U of I investigation works to keep documents private
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Johnson County attorney Janet Lyness has worked to keep private public records and court documents that could provide information about an investigation into a reported sexual assault on the University of Iowa campus. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:18:53 GMT)

Attorney: Letter writer says he talked to Stacy Peterson in November
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. (AP) - An attorney says a former suburban police officer suspected in his wife's October disappearance received a letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:22:17 GMT)

Attorney: Letter writer says he talked to Stacy Peterson
An attorney says a former suburban police officer suspected in his wife's October disappearance received a letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman. Joel Brodsky says former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson opened the letter Sunday after returning home from vacation. It was postmarked December 29th. The letter's anonymous author claims to have seen Stacy Peterson ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:26:33 GMT)

I'm a sacrificial lamb, bleats lawyer
THE lawyer criticised for not asking for custodial prison sentences for nine males who raped a 10-year-old says he is "a sacrificial lamb". (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:02:00 GMT)

Haneef fears being locked up: lawyer
Former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef fears he could be jailed again if he returns to Australia, says his lawyer Peter Russo. Dr Haneef held a press conference in India over the weekend during which he said he hoped the new Rudd government would consider the question of compensating him. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:25:27 GMT)

Haneef fears being locked up: lawyer
Former terror suspect Mohamed Haneef fears he could be jailed again if he returns to Australia, says his lawyer Peter Russo. Dr Haneef held a press conference in India over the weekend during which he said he hoped the new Rudd government would consider the question of compensating him. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:25:22 GMT)

McNamee lawyer: No lawsuit forthcoming
Perhaps no one was watching Mike Wallace's interview of Roger Clemens on 60 Minutes on Sunday night more intently than Richard Emery, the attorney for Brian McNamee. McNamee is the personal trainer who told former senator George Mitchell and federal investigators that he had injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:40:06 GMT)

Attorney: Letter Writer Talked To Stacy Peterson
A former suburban Chicago police officer suspected in his wife's October disappearance has received a letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman outside a Kentucky mall in November, his attorney said. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:02:28 GMT)

Crown will appeal in Pickton case: B.C. attorney general
The B.C. attorney general's office told CBC News on Sunday the Crown will file an appeal in the Robert William Pickton case. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:11:45 GMT)

Attorney: Letter writer says he talked to Stacy Peterson in November
BOLINGBROOK -- A former suburban Chicago police officer suspected in his wife’s October disappearance has received a letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman outside a Kentucky mall in November, his attorney said. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:50:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Detained Chinese activist can't get legal help because case involves state secrets
Chinese authorities have barred attorneys from visiting an AIDS activist detained on a subversion charge and have placed his wife under house arrest, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:09:00 GMT)

Lawyer's Widow Sues, Seeks Share of 'Jersey Boys' Profits
In the months before his death from cancer in 1991, Texas lawyer Rex Conrad Woodard helped Thomas Gaetano DeVito, an original member of the pop group the Four Seasons, write an autobiographical book, Woodard's widow alleges. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:02:59 GMT)

Bozeman lawyer readies to add sharks to office - literally
BOZEMAN - It started out as a joke - a lawyer putting a shark tank in his office. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:21:18 GMT)

Attorney: Letter writer says he's talked to Stacy Peterson
BOLINGBROOK -- A former suburban Chicago police officer suspected in his wife’s October disappearance has received a letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman outside a Kentucky mall in November, his attorney said. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:37:58 GMT)

Dan Gross | Alycia has hired a lawyer in a bid to keep her job at CBS 3
AFTER a meeting with CBS 3 management last week, Alycia Lane hired a lawyer to help secure her future at the station. We're told Lane has enlisted Center City lawyer Paul Rosen, who has been in ongoing discussions with CBS 3 management since last week regarding the embattled anchorbabe's employment status. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:47:06 GMT)

Trainer's lawyer: Baloney
Roger Clemens may have done himself one bit of good in his "60 Minutes" interview last night. A lawyer for Brian McNamee, Clemens' accuser, says it is less likely that McNamee will bring a lawsuit against Clemens for defamation. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:58:45 GMT)

District Attorney clears up his position on merit raises by commissioners
There’s more to the “merit raise” issue than came out at the Thursday meeting of the McKean County Commissioners, said McKean County District Attorney John Pavlock on Friday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:13:55 GMT)

Attorney: Letter writer claims he saw Stacy Peterson
A former suburban Chicago police officer suspected in his wife's October disappearance has received an anonymous letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman outside a Kentucky mall in November, his attorney said. Former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson opened the letter Sunday after returning home from vacation, said attorney Joel Brodsky. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:08:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Thailand's ousted PM Thaksin ready to return by April, face corruption charges
Deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return to Thailand from self-imposed exile by mid-April and is prepared to defend himself in court against corruption-related charges, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:21:00 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-01-07 10:04 GMT: Indonesia will not drop civil case against Suharto - attorney general - UPDATE
JAKARTA (Thomson Financial) - Indonesia will not drop a civil case against ailing former dictator Suharto as under the law, such cases can be pursued even after a defendant's death, the attorney general said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:37:25 GMT)

Bali bombers meet families, seek edict on execution -lawyer
Source: Reuters CILACAP, Indonesia, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Three Islamic militants on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings met their families on Monday, as their lawyer said they would seek an edict from Indonesia's ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:40:01 GMT)

Attorney General: Indonesia Won't Drop Suit Vs Suharto -AFP
JAKARTA (AFP)--Indonesia will not drop a civil case against ailing former dictator Suharto despite a plea by his allies to do so as he lay seriously ill in hospital, the attorney general said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:41:18 GMT)

Bali bombers seek edict on execution: lawyer
Three Islamic militants on death row for the 2002 Bali bombings met their families on Monday, as their lawyer said they would seek an edict from Indonesia's Muslim body on the legality of execution by shooting. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:41:48 GMT)

Attorney Works To Keep UI Assault Documents Private
IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Johnson County attorney Janet Lyness has worked to keep private public records and court documents that could provide information about an investigation into a reported sexual assault on the University of Iowa campus. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:08:43 GMT)

United States Senate Confirmation Sends Prominent L.A. Tax Attorney to Washington
Nathan Hochman, one of the country's leading tax litigators and a principal at Hochman, Salkin, Rettig, Toscher & Perez, Beverly Hills, California, announced today that he will be returning to government service next week to assume his new role in Washington, D.C. as Assistant Attorney General for the Tax Division of the United States Department of Justice. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:21:38 GMT)

Providence solicitor to run for attorney general
Providence Solicitor Joseph Fernandez has filed paperwork to run for attorney general in 2010. Although the election is more than two years away, Fernandez says he wants to get started on fundraising. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:22:41 GMT)

3 Juveniles Arrest In Connection With Attorney Beating
Three arrests have been made in connection with the New Year's Eve beating of Attorney Scott McDermott. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:15:26 GMT)

Attorney: Letter writer says he talked to Stacy Peterson in November
A former Bolingbrook police officer suspected in his wife's October disappearance has received a letter from a person claiming to have spoken to the missing woman outside a Kentucky mall in November, his attorney said. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:46:43 GMT)

Lawyer: Thaksin Ready to Face Courts
Deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return to Thailand from self-imposed exile by mid-April and is prepared to defend himself in court against corruption-related charges, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:06:40 GMT)

Attorney general, others take oaths of office
Five of the state's top elected officials have officially taken office. Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, Attorney General Jack Conway, Auditor Crit Luallen, Secretary of State Trey Grayson and Treasurer Todd Hollenbach were sworn in during a Capitol ceremony Monday. Farmer, Luallen and Grayson were re-elected in the Nov. 6 general election and are beginning their second terms. Conway and ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:36:14 GMT)

Angola: Republic Attorney Denies Arbitrary Detention of Journalist
The Republic general attorney (PGR), João Maria de Sousa, said Monday in Luanda that the detention of journalist Fernando Lelo was by no means arbitrary, as there are "strong signs of crime against the State security". (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:52:06 GMT)

Pettitte retains Sammy Sosa's lawyer
Andy Pettitte retained a new lawyer for his upcoming appearance before a congressional committee and will be represented by Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger. Reisinger represented Sammy Sosa when he testified before the same committee three years ago. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:06:54 GMT)

High Court: Lawyer can phone it in
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that nothing in its own precedent prevented a lawyer from participating in a plea hearing by speaker phone. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:10:40 GMT)

3 Juveniles Arrested In Connection With Attorney Beating
Arrests have been made in connection with the New Year's Eve beating of an attorney. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:19:32 GMT)

Andy Pettitte Retains Sammy Sosa's Attorney
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte retains Sammy Sosa's attorney for when he is scheduled to appear before Congress on Jan. 16. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:23:01 GMT)

Pettitte retains Sosa's lawyer
Pettitte retains Sosa's lawyer (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:26:58 GMT)

Pettitte retains Sosa's lawyer for appearance before congressional committee
NEW YORK - Andy Pettitte has retained a new lawyer for his upcoming appearance before a congressional committee. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:28:00 GMT)

Attorney general: Scam seeks deceased person's Social Security number
Attorney General Jay Nixon says some Missourians who have lost a spouse recently are getting strange phone calls asking for the Social Security number of the deceased loved one. Nixon says the calls are coming mainly to consumers in the Kansas City area, but could soon reach other parts of Missouri. Thieves for years have found ways to victimize grieving families, through robberies or other ... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:34:17 GMT)

Tom Cruise's lawyer calls new book "sick stuff"
A lawyer for Tom Cruise on Monday attacked an unauthorized biography of the star, calling it "outrageous, sick stuff," even as publisher St Martin's Press defended the book. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:44:58 GMT)

Thaksin ready to return by April and face charges, his lawyer says
Thaksin Shinawatra, the deposed prime minister, plans to return to Thailand and is prepared to defend himself in court against corruption-related charges, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:46:45 GMT)

Pettitte retains Sosa's ex-lawyer for hearing
Andy Pettitte retained a new lawyer for his upcoming appearance before a congressional committee and will be represented by Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:10:03 GMT)

'Dykes on Bikes' trademark survives Dublin lawyer's challenge
(01-07) 12:39 PST WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court turned away a lawyer's challenge today to a San Francisco motorcycle club's trademark of the name "Dykes on Bikes" for the contingent that leads the annual Gay Pride parade. Michael McDermott, a Dublin... (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:11:11 GMT)

New Chief Deputy Attorney General Appointed
Tennessee Attorney General Bob Cooper appointed former Metro deputy legal director Lucy Haynes as chief deputy attorney general. Since 1997, she served as associate chief deputy in the Attorney General's office. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:21:19 GMT)

University student facing explosives charges wants attorney fired
One of two University of South Florida students jailed on explosives charges wants to fire his attorney, court documents filed Monday show. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:56:12 GMT)

Tom Cruise's lawyer calls new book "sick stuff"
A lawyer for Tom Cruise on Monday attacked an unauthorized biography of the high-profile Scientologist, calling it "outrageous, sick stuff," even as U.S. publisher St Martin's Press defended the book. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:14:12 GMT)

Pettitte retains Sosa's former lawyer for hearing
Andy Pettitte retained a new lawyer for his upcoming appearance before a congressional committee and will be represented by Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger. (Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:40:08 GMT)

Know how to deal with your bank on a power of attorney
Be sure to understand the rights that you and your bank have when it comes to durable powers of attorney -- before it’s too late. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:21:40 GMT)

Victims' attorney strikes at critics who said brothers taunted tiger
An attorney for the two brothers who survived a tiger attack on Christmas is accusing zoo officials of "character assassination" in a letter he sent to the San Francisco city attorney. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:16:24 GMT)

Victims' attorney strikes back at critics who said brothers taunted tiger
An attorney for two brothers who survived a tiger attack on Christmas said he planned to sue zoo publicists for "character assassination" after repeated suggestions the young men provoked the incident. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:31:26 GMT)

Victims' attorney strikes back at critics who said brothers taunted tiger
SAN FRANCISCO, 5:23 p.m. Jan. 7 (AP): An attorney for the two brothers who survived a tiger attack on Christmas accused city and zoo officials who'd suggested the young men provoked the incident of “character assassination,” and said that a lawsuit was in the works. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:02:36 GMT)

Indonesia will not drop civil suit against ailing Suharto: attorney
Indonesia will not drop a civil case against ailing former dictator Suharto despite a plea by his allies to do so as he lay seriously ill in hospital, the attorney general said Monday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:42:20 GMT)

Tiger victims' attorney attacks critics who say animal was taunted; mourners pay respects
An attorney for the two brothers who survived a tiger attack on Christmas accused city and zoo officials in a letter released Monday of character assassination for suggesting that the young men provoked the animal. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:16:25 GMT)

Former city attorney to face jury in malpractice suit
A jury will decide if the former attorney for the city of Vernon committed legal malpractice and if he should pay $1.12 million in damages, a judge ruled Monday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:31:12 GMT)

Victims' attorney: Zoo knowingly kept tiger in exhibit that 'couldn't hold a housecat'
The attorney for the two brothers who survived the fatal tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo has accused officials there of knowingly maintaining a tiger grotto that "couldn't hold a housecat" and demands that city officials apologize for waging a "... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:31:23 GMT)

Rybak is expected to nominate assistant Hennepin County attorney for city post
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak is reaching across the street to Hennepin County for the next city attorney, according to City Hall sources. Rybak is expected to announce today his nomination of Susan Segal, an assistant Hennepin County attorney. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 04:55:27 GMT)

CONSUMER BANKING: Know How To Deal With Your Bank On A Power Of Attorney
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (Dow Jones) -- Be sure to understand the rights that you and your bank have when it comes to durable powers of attorney -- before it's too late. A durable power of attorney is a legal document that designates someone to manage your finances if you become incapacitated. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:57:29 GMT)

Ex-beauty queen made poor choices in men, lawyer says
A former beauty queen accused of kidnapping an ex-boyfriend has made poor choices in men, a lawyer who will be helping represent her said Monday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:08:47 GMT)

Service set for Boulder lawyer
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday for Boulder lawyer Jim Windholz, who was city attorney for Golden, Sheridan and Lafayette. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:16:26 GMT)

Zoo mauling victims' attorney decries 'character assassination'
The attorney for the two brothers who survived the fatal tiger attack at the San Francisco Zoo has accused officials there of knowingly maintaining a tiger grotto that "couldn't hold a house cat" and demands that city officials apologize for waging a "... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:32:42 GMT)

Lane's high-profile lawyer
The lawyer representing news anchor Alycia Lane in her battle with CBS3 has long experience handling high-profile cases where professional reputations and plenty of money are at stake. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:35:04 GMT)

Victims' attorney lashes out at zoo
SAN FRANCISCO - An attorney for the two brothers who survived a tiger attack on Christmas accused city and zoo officials who suggested the young men provoked the incident of "character assassination," and said that a lawsuit was in the works. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:48:23 GMT)

PETTITTE HIRES SOSA'S LAWYER
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte has retained a new lawyer for his upcoming appearance before a congressional committee and will be represented by Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger. Pettitte and former Yankees teammates Roger Clemens and Chuck... (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:15:27 GMT)

Former assistant district attorney to run for top post
JUNEAU A former assistant district attorney for Dodge County has his eye on the countys top prosecutor post. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:30:25 GMT)

Haneef lawyer tells AFP to hurry up
THE lawyer for terror suspect Mohamed Haneef has called on the Australian Federal Police to "get their act together" so his client can return to Australia. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:36:00 GMT)

Lawyer claims zoo knew about low wall
Five years before the Christmas Day tiger attack, San Francisco Zoo workers measured the tiger wall and proclaimed it so low that it "couldn't hold a house cat," the lawyer representing two mauled San Jose brothers charged in a letter released Monday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:32:50 GMT)

Local attorney to seek commissioner seat
CHEYENNE - Local attorney Gay Woodhouse said now that she has made up her mind, she doesn't want to delay. On Monday she announced her candidacy for a seat on the Laramie County Commission. Woodhouse will run as a Republican. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:22:25 GMT)

Attorney General Warns of E-mail Scam
The Attorney General's office wants to warn you about the latest e-mail scam, which claims to be from a member of the US Marine Corps. Story Provided By ABC Newschannel 15 (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:41:25 GMT)

Police Arrest Two More Teens In Connection to Beaten Attorney Case
Cleveland, OH - Police have arrested two more teens in the vicious attack on a Shaker Heights attorney making a total of five teens charged. The juveniles will be arraigned at 11:30 a-m Tuesday morning. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:58:06 GMT)

3 More Arrests Made In Connection With Attorney Attack
Three additional teens have been arrested in connection with the New Year's Eve beating of Attorney Kevin McDermott. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:02:06 GMT)

Delayed payout to federal nurses could be 'enormous': lawyer
Canadian taxpayers are facing a huge, unexpected bill for as much as $200 million in back pay owed to hundreds of nurses employed by the federal government, the nurses' lawyer estimates. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:08:56 GMT)

Lawyer says Pakistan to press Swiss case against Zardari
Pakistan will pursue the widower of slain opposition leader Benazir Bhutto for 60 million Swiss francs ($54 million) it says the couple hid illegally in Switzerland, its lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:28:00 GMT)

Local Lawyer Charged With Running Over Girlfriend
A lawyer is charged with fatally running over his girlfriend. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:19:34 GMT)

Attorney: Suspect in 'demon' beating was insane
The attorney representing Oswald Varemond, 44, said he likely suffered from temporary insanity last week when he allegedly attacked his girlfriend in an effort to release the demons from her brain. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:52:42 GMT)

Tiger Victims' Attorney Rips City, Zoo
An attorney for the two brothers who survived a tiger attack on Christmas accused city and zoo officials in a letter released Monday of character assassination for suggesting that the young men provoked the animal. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:06:20 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer: 'This is war'
It's not totally clear what Roger Clemens thought playing his taped 17-minute phone conversation with former trainer Brian McNamee would accomplish. But one thing it has done is arouse the ire of McNamee's lawyer. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:24:34 GMT)

Lawyer seeks HC's help to trace daughter
A lawyer whose daughter was allegedly been abducted on December 7 approached the Delhi High Court on Tuesday seeking a direction to the police to trace her. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:05:37 GMT)

Bomb Suspect’s Attorney Wants To Be Removed From The Case
The attorney for a bomb suspect arrested in Goose Creek says he wants off the case. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:23:36 GMT)

Attorney Enters Plea on Child Porn Charge
An Anchorage attorney and political activist has pleaded no contest to one charge of child pornography. Fifty-one-year-old Kevin Morford entered the plea Monday. Four other counts were dismissed. Morford was arraigned in August on five felony counts of possessing child porn. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:24:50 GMT)

Steve Schaefer announces for County Attorney
My name is Steve Schaefer. I am running for County Attorney. I am a local Bandera Attorney, with my office on Main Street. I was born and raised in Texas. I am 52 years old. I live in Vanderpool, Texas. I have two daughters: Blanche, who is 13 years old, and Cecelia, who is 10 years old. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 19:57:08 GMT)

Heftier fraud charge a pressure tactic: lawyer
A St. John's lawyer says police have upgraded a theft charge against his client to pressure her to withdraw a controversial sexual assault complaint. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:02:56 GMT)

Heftier fraud charge a pressure tactic: lawyer
A St. John's lawyer says police have upgraded a theft charge against his client to force her to withdraw a controversial sexual assault complaint. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:17:01 GMT)

Ousted boxing commissioner sues NJ attorney general
New Jersey's former boxing commissioner is suing state Attorney General Anne Milgram, claiming she ousted him for exposing errors by a subordinate. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:25:56 GMT)

Winsted keeps town attorney
WINSTED --- Town attorney Kevin F. Nelligan has survived a move by some selectmen to replace him. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:26:09 GMT)

Attorney Says Ashland Man's Mental Illness Hindered Case
Attorney James Martin Davis says Stanley Bjorkman was hallucinating when he was first arrested and thought police were drug dealers who were holding him hostage. (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:40:00 GMT)

Lawyer Says Contempt Order Should Be Tossed
A lawyer in the case against University of Arkansas officials involving an e-mail sent to a former Razorback said a trial judge's contempt order against him should be thrown out because the judge was biased and his order "ambiguous." (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:47:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Zoo smears brothers hurt by tiger
A lawyer for two brothers mauled at the San Francisco Zoo in a tiger attack that killed their friend accuses zoo officials of "character assassination." (Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:56:01 GMT)

Ousted boxing commissioner sues New Jersey attorney general
TRENTON, N.J. - New Jersey's former boxing commissioner is suing state Attorney General Anne Milgram, claiming she ousted him for exposing errors by a subordinate. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:07:47 GMT)

McNamee lawyer asks Congress to demand recording of trainer and investigators
NEW YORK - A lawyer for Brian McNamee called on Congress to demand and make public the recording of a December interview between his client and two private investigators hired by Roger Clemens' lawyers. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:16:00 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer wants entire Clemens recording made public
A lawyer for Brian McNamee called on Congress to demand and make public the recording of a December interview between his client and two private investigators hired by Roger Clemens' attorneys. The lawsuit filed Sunday by Clemens against his former trainer contains what appears to be an excerpt of the interview, which took place Dec. 12. That was one day before the release of the Mitchell ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:24:47 GMT)

Weaver's attorney argues for access to misconduct report
Gordon Weaver's defense attorney argues for access to report about misconduct in Ramsey County attorney's office. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:26:10 GMT)

Yellowstone County Attorney Watching Supreme Court
Yellowstone County Attorney Dennis Paxinos says he is aware of the discussions about lethal injection by the U.S. Supreme Court. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:26:37 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer calls on Congress
McNamee's lawyer calls on Congress (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:27:08 GMT)

Scruggs' Attorney Withdraws From Defense Team
There are new developments in the judicial bribery case against Dickie Scruggs. The attorney representing Scruggs has withdrawn from his defense team. Joey Langston was the attorney of record in Scruggs' defense. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:52:41 GMT)

Attorney General announces 2008 agenda
Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced his legislative agenda for 2008 Tuesday morning in Richmond. He told MyFox Hampton Roads his agenda is going to be more modest this year because it's going to be a tough budget year in 2008. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 03:33:18 GMT)

District Attorney Not Seeking Death Penalty For Cua
The district attorney's office announces that it will not seek the death penalty for a man suspected of killing a Millbrae couple in 2006. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:04:54 GMT)

Lawyer asks Congress to get McNamee tape
A lawyer for Brian McNamee called on Congress to demand and make public the recording of a December interview between his client and two private investigators hired by Roger Clemens' attorneys. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:05:00 GMT)

Lawyer dismisses Bali deadline
Lawyer for convicted Bali bombers Amrozi, Imam Samudra and Ali Gufron rejected the assumption that their executions would have to be carried out before another month passes. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:16:04 GMT)

Sebelius narrows list of candidates to replace attorney general
TOPEKA | Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has narrowed the list of those under consideration to be attorney general, her office reported Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:44:23 GMT)

Defense attorney, police spar over cause of boy's seizure
TOWN OF CHENANGO -- The parents of a 4-year-old Town of Chenango boy, who was allegedly found with cocaine in his system after a seizure, claim a positive urine test was compromised by the hospital and subsequent tests were negative for the drug, according to their attorney. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:13:04 GMT)

Lawyer ask Congress to get McNamee tape
NEW YORK -- A lawyer for Brian McNamee called on Congress to demand and make public the recording of a December interview between his client and two private investigators hired by Roger Clemens’ attorneys. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:24:19 GMT)

Detective: Stepchildren plotted Rolando lawyer's slaying for days
8:58 p.m. Jan. 8 (UNION-TRIBUNE): Three days before a veteran defense lawyer was fatally shot in his Rolando home, his stepchildren began plotting his death and divvying up prospective inheritance money, a detective testified Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:45:06 GMT)

Suspect wants to dismiss attorney
A Florida magistrate today is expected to consider whether one of the two Egyptian college students arrested with bomb-making materials near Goose Creek can dump his attorney. Ahmed Mohamed wants to release his high-profile Florida lawyer, John Fitzgibbons, as his defense counsel, court do... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:48:14 GMT)

Conner's lawyer asks court to reinstate lawsuit against Patton
A lawyer for a woman who had an affair with former Gov. Paul Patton has asked the Kentucky Court of Appeals to reverse a dismissal of her lawsuit against Patton. Tina Conner, whose allegations against Patton effectively ended his political career, first sued him in September 2002, alleging sexual harassment, outrage and violations of Kentucky's Civil Rights Act. Part of the lawsuit was dismissed ... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:51:27 GMT)

Shock led mom to lie, lawyer says
Accused killer Carol A. Poole sobbed Tuesday as her lawyer admitted she made mistakes and lied to police, but argued her 2-year-old foster daughter's death was a tragic accident, not the result of lethal abuse. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:03:37 GMT)

Ex-Jersey boxing chief sues attorney general over firing
Former state Athletic Control Board Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr., who oversaw New Jersey boxing for 22 years, has responded to Attorney General Anne Milgram's decision to fire him last November by filing a federal lawsuit. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:25:36 GMT)

Lawyer of Nickelback lead singer wants judge to dismiss drunk driving case
VANCOUVER - The lawyer for the lead singer of rock band Nickelback wants a judge to dismiss a 2006 drunk driving charge against his client. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:42:00 GMT)

Independent group backs Suffredin for Cook Co. state's attorney
Keeping up a roll of endorsements, Cook County state's attorney candidate Larry Suffredin on Tuesday secured the backing of the Independent Voters of Illinois -- Independent Precinct Organization. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 06:44:35 GMT)

Attorney general's proposals
Attorney General Bob McDonnell wants to make spectators at dogfighting and cockfighting events guilty of criminal offenses. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:22:51 GMT)

S.F. district attorney to focus on parolees, illegal guns
Kamala Harris was sworn in Tuesday for a second term as San Francisco district attorney, promising to do more to get illegal guns off the street and to establish a re-entry center in the city for inmates paroled from state prison. Harris, San Francisco's... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:26:22 GMT)

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