Attorney News Jan 2008

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Gary attorney sentenced to over 4 years in prison in fraud scheme
HAMMOND — Gary attorney Willie Harris has been sentenced to 55 months in prison for his role in a real estate fraud scheme. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:28:48 GMT)

Wis. Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer For Fraudulent Bills
MADISON, Wis. -- The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended a lawyer for 60 days for submitting false bills to the state. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:02:08 GMT)

Westminster paralegal charged with posing as attorney
SANTA ANA Prosecutors have charged a 47-year-old Westminster man, who was a paralegal, with falsely representing himself as an attorney to clients. The Orange County District Attorney's office is seeking the public's help in identifying anyone who may have been a client of John Gerard Hedderman. (Wed, 16 Jan 2008 23:57:28 GMT)

City Attorney Makes Wildfire Protection Recommendations
Homeowners whose properties are located in parts of San Diego designated by the state as severe fire hazard zones should be forced to make home improvements to protect against wildfire, City Attorney Michael Aguirre said Wednesday. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:12:15 GMT)

Report: CIA lawyer says tapes were destroyed without approval
A former CIA official apparently disobeyed instructions to not destroy interrogation tapes showing harsh treatment of two Al-Qaeda suspects, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee said today after closed-door testimony from the agency's top lawyer. Jose Rodriguez, the... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:30:53 GMT)

Lawyer fears for missing Marine officer's life
A lawyer said Thursday that she fears for the life of a Marine officer who was reported arrested for his alleged involvement in a coup plot against President Arroyo. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:14:46 GMT)

Lawyer wants details on Lingam's ties with ex-CJ
KUALA LUMPUR: The lawyer representing Datuk V.K. Lingam's brother raised the issue of close association between Lingam and former chief justice Tun Eusoff Chin, which according to him, was very important to ascertain the truth about the contents of the controversial Lingam video clip. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:45:05 GMT)

State Body Orders Lawyer to Talk in Spitzer Inquiry
Pressing forward in its investigation of Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s administration, the state’s Commission on Public Integrity has subpoenaed a lawyer who represented the governor’s former communications director. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:27:58 GMT)

Simpson lawyer: Bond posted
Associated Press - January 16, 2008 10:23 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson is getting out of jail. His lawyer has sent an e-mail to The Associated Press saying Simpson has posted... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:34:27 GMT)

Sources: Chief attorney to lead Tankleff probe
A top-tier attorney with experience both as a prosecutor and as a defense lawyer will lead a team of highly experienced attorneys and investigators for Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's probe into the Tankleff murders, sources familiar with the investigation said. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:38:58 GMT)

Simpson lawyer: Bond posted
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson is getting out of jail. His lawyer has sent an e-mail to The Associated Press saying Simpson has posted bond and could be released within hours. Yale Galenter had said earlier that Simpson would post the deed to his home. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:52:00 GMT)

KC lawyer acquitted of lying about purported loans to disgraced municipal judge
Federal jurors Wednesday acquitted a Kansas City lawyer of perjury and lying to a federal investigator about purported loans to a disgraced municipal court judge. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:02:04 GMT)

Firm Can't Keep Referral Fees Owed to Lawyer Who Has Been Disbarred
It's risky business to take the referral of stacks of files from a personal injury lawyer about to be shut down by ethics police. Some of the cases may be gems. But costly reinstatement motions often are required when cases are in tatters and many claims may be total duds. Now comes worse news. A New Jersey appeals court said Tuesday in a case of first impression that the new firm's extra work ... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:06:50 GMT)

Attorney: Client mentally unfit for trial
A man charged with attempted homicide stemming from last year's shootout south of Bozeman is unfit to stand trial because he's incapable of testifying in his defense and prone to courtroom outbursts, his attorney argued Wednesday in District Court. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:09:04 GMT)

San Diego City Attorney advises improvements in homes in fire hazard zones
SAN DIEGO -- Homeowners whose properties are located in parts of San Diego designated by the state as severe fire hazard zones should be forced to make home improvements to protect against wildfire, City Attorney Michael Aguirre said today. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:15:01 GMT)

Wormleysburg attorney seeks Nailor's seat
Margie Stuski, an attorney from Wormleysburg, is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for a state House seat representing parts of the West Shore. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:17:31 GMT)

County attorney crime pamphlet costly
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas' office paid more than $188,000 in taxpayer money to print 600,000 crime prevention handbooks featuring his name and picture. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:25:29 GMT)

2nd Contempt Charge Spurs Bar To Pull Lawyer's License
A lawyer twice jailed after raising the ire of local judges has had her license to practice suspended by the Florida Supreme Court. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:38:02 GMT)

Attorney secures at-large bid for judge
Conway attorney Larry Hyman clinched enough votes Wednesday to ensure his election to an at-large circuit court judgeship. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:43:26 GMT)

Cook County state's attorney hopefuls fire away
With less than three weeks until the primary, the six Democratic Cook County State's Attorney candidates struggled mightily to distinguish themselves from one another Wednesday, with an endorsement interview at the Daily Herald in the morning and a television debate at ABC7 in the evening. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:19:32 GMT)

Attorney for worker's family says BP equipment to be tested
The attorney for the family of a man fatally injured this week at BP's Texas City refinery said Wednesday he will have a metallurgist test equipment to determine if its age and condition were factors in the accident. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:52:20 GMT)

GOP district attorney candidates discuss life after Rosenthal
With Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal sure to be out of the job in 11 months or less, Republican candidates for the office pledged Wednesday to reform his agency well beyond the parts affected by the current e-mail scandal. Their recipes for change showed the differences in their viewpoints and backgrounds. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:55:00 GMT)

Lawyer Grissom known for honesty, integrity
Lawyer Grissom known for honesty, integrity (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:18:59 GMT)

Report: Maienschein To Run For City Attorney
San Diego City Councilman, Brian Maienschein, is reportedly planning to run for City Attorney. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:29:10 GMT)

Defense attorney for three parade protesters compares Columbus to Hitler
Defense attorney for three parade protesters compares Columbus to Hitler (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:34:00 GMT)

Firm Can't Keep Referral Fees Owed to Lawyer Who Has Been Disbarred
It's risky business to take the referral of stacks of files from a personal injury lawyer about to be shut down by ethics police. Some of the cases may be gems. But costly reinstatement motions often are required when cases are in tatters and many claims may be total duds. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:02:19 GMT)

Attorney seeks court record fix
The Utah County Attorney's Office filed a motion Wednesday asking that records of this week's preliminary hearing in the Kiplyn Davis murder case be changed because it believes a defense attorney wrongly accused a witness of perjuring himself. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:24:31 GMT)

Ex-lawyer: Mack said Constitution gave him the right to shoot judge
Darren Mack's former lawyer David Chesnoff testified Wednesday that Mack suffered from "a form of insanity" and believed that the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave him the right to shoot a judge. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:14:20 GMT)

Former Menasha attorney honored
MADISON A resolution that paid tribute to the public and military service of former Menasha city attorney Richard Steffens, who died Jan. 2, was approved Wednesday by state lawmakers. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:26:35 GMT)

Wesley Snipes' lawyer in Ocala courtroom: Anti-tax schemers exploited actor
Wesley Snipes' lawyer described the star as "the boy who made good" and a victim of anti-tax schemers during opening remarks Wednesday in the actor's tax-evasion trial. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:09:08 GMT)

Vote set for November on how to pick city attorney
Chula Vista voters will decide in November whether the city attorney should become an elected position instead of an appointed one. A state agency that sets policy for California courts will be asked to appoint an outside judge to determine if El Cajon Superior Court Judge Allan J. Preckel should be removed because of alleged bias. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:11:53 GMT)

Alexanyan's lawyer threatens to sue for disclosure of her client's AIDScondition
MOSCOW. Jan 17 (Interfax) - A lawyer for Yukos Executive Vice President Vasily Alexanyan said that information about her client being HIV-positive was intentionally leaked by the prosecutor, and she is not ruling out legal action. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:46:50 GMT)

Wesley Snipes' lawyer in Ocala courtroom: Anti-tax schemers exploited actor
Wesley Snipes' lawyer described the star as "the boy who made good" and a victim of anti-tax schemers during opening remarks Wednesday in the actor's tax-evasion trial. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:15:03 GMT)

State attorney clears deputies who shot bank robbers
Deputies were justified in shooting the Beasley brothers as they fled a bank robbery carrying cash and high-powered assault rifles, the state attorney's office said Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:48:15 GMT)

Attorney in murder case asks evidence be sealed
The defense attorney says making the evidence public could result in pre-trial publicity that affects potential jurors. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:19:26 GMT)

Update: Remy Ma's Lawyer Pulls Another No Show, Judge Clearly Annoyed
Bronx rapper Remy Ma's assault case hearing was postponed for a second time this morning (Jan. 17) because her lawyer, Ivan Fisher, is still ill. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:13:52 GMT)

Councilman To Run For City Attorney
San Diego City Councilman Brian Maienschein will run for City Attorney, NBC 7/39 reported. Special Section: Politically Speaking With Gene Cubbison (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:32:03 GMT)

Georgia's Attorney General urges Brenau students to pursue MLK's 'dream'
GAINESVILLE - Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker encouraged Brenau students to follow Martin Luther King’s example at the Gainesville university’s winter convocation honoring the slain civil rights leader Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:58:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Goss never objected on CIA tapes
By MATT APUZZO Former CIA Director Porter Goss never criticized plans to destroy interrogation videotapes, a lawyer said Thursday as the investigation began shaping up as a matter of competing storylines. Jose Rodriguez, the CIA official who gave the order to destroy the tapes, is at the center of Justice Department and congressional investigations into who approved the plan and whether it was ... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:20:51 GMT)

Brown McCarroll lawyer starts environmental law firm
Kinnan Golemon, a lawyer with Austin-based Brown McCarroll LLP, has started a new firm in Austin. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:24:23 GMT)

Court suspends licenses of attorney Minor, others
The Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the law licenses of Gulf Coast attorney Paul S. Minor and two former judges convicted last year in a federal judicial bribery case. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:32:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Jailed oil exec denied treatment
A lawyer for a former Yukos Oil Co. executive who lies gravely ill with AIDS in a prison hospital pleaded with Russian authorities Thursday to move her client to a clinic for treatment. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:56:40 GMT)

Lawyer's crimes pose dilemma for victims
NEW PORT RICHEY - David Olson, a former lawyer accused of stealing almost $200,000 from clients, faced a difficult choice today: Defend himself at trial or plead no contest and leave his fate to a judge. He chose not to... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:56:51 GMT)

Chandler hires new city attorney away from Tempe
Chandler has a new city attorney: Mary Wade, a former assistant city attorney for Tempe. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:05:36 GMT)

Attorney General probes drugmaker
The New Jersey Attorney General announced today an investigation into the marketing practices of Amgen, the big biopharmaceutical company. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:10:49 GMT)

Attorney: Photo lineup not linked to former officer
An attorney for former police officer Scott Sanders lashed out at City Hall on Thursday, saying officials are "maliciously and falsely" giving the impression Sanders engaged in racial profiling. (Credit: "By Margaret Moffett Banks Staff Writer ") (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:19:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Goss never objected on CIA tapes
Former CIA Director Porter Goss never criticized plans to destroy interrogation videotapes, a lawyer said Thursday as the investigation began shaping up as a matter of competing storylines. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:27:49 GMT)

Man, 19, Indicted In Beating Of Shaker Heights Lawyer
The seven teens accused of beating a Shaker Heights lawyer on New Year's Eve will soon face a judge. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:51:00 GMT)

Attorney General warns of telemarketing scam
Attorney General Jon Bruning is warning Nebraskans about a telemarketing scam that has been used to target older adults in Lincoln and Omaha. A concerned citizen initially alerted the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:53:28 GMT)

Utah Attorney General opens probe into Gunnison Top Stop leak
The Utah Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into reports that Top Stop Convenience Stores may have known about a leaking underground fuel tank long before a 20,000-gallon gas leak last summer in Gunnison. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:58:20 GMT)

Sebelius To Name New Attorney General
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius plans to appoint a new attorney general. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:29:02 GMT)

New details in 'Insider' lawyer's saga
A Mississippi judge who ruled in favor of Richard "Dickie" Scruggs in a dispute over legal fees was told by a friend that siding with the prominent lawyer could mean consideration for the federal bench, prosecutors allege in court papers unsealed this week. Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter has denied accepting any bribes and defended his ruling in favor of Scruggs in the dispute with ... (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:44:03 GMT)

Sebelius to announce attorney general choice Friday
TOPEKA | Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has scheduled an 11 a.m. news conference Friday, where she is expected to announce her appointment of a new attorney general. (Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:50:14 GMT)

Sebelius To Name New Attorney General Friday
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius plans to appoint a new attorney general on Friday. She has scheduled a news conference for 11 a.m. at the Statehouse. Spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran says "she will announce the new AG." Corcoran declined to say who the appointee is, although recent speculation among fellow Democrats has centered on Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six. He is the son of former Kansas ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:49 GMT)

New details in 'Insider' lawyer's saga
A Mississippi judge who ruled in favor of Richard "Dickie" Scruggs in a dispute over legal fees was told by a friend that siding with the prominent lawyer could mean consideration for the federal bench, prosecutors allege in court papers unsealed this week. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:48:22 GMT)

Lawyer: plea expected in body parts case
A former oral surgeon has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer said Tuesday. Prosecutors say Michael Mastromarino, 44, was making millions by covertly carving up hundreds of corpses at a Brooklyn funeral home and selling the parts for dental implants, hip replacements and other procedures ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:59:03 GMT)

Lawyer: plea expected in body parts case
A former oral surgeon has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he orchestrated a grisly plot to plunder corpses and sell body parts for transplants, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:20:17 GMT)

Roger Clemens drafts new D.C. lawyer
Roger Clemens has hired the powerful Washington D.C. lawyer who defended President Clinton during his impeachment hearing to represent him when he faces Congress next month. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:57:50 GMT)

Wade appointed Seattle-based attorney
A new attorney specializing in criminal defense, specifically homicide and drug cases, has been appointed to defend Joshua Wade in court. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:17:13 GMT)

San Diego City Attorney advises improvements in homes in fire hazard zones
SAN DIEGO -- Homeowners whose properties are located in parts of San Diego designated by the state as severe fire hazard zones should be forced to make home improvements to protect against wildfire, City Attorney Michael Aguirre said today. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:59:52 GMT)

Attorney For Man Accused In Family's Slaying Speaks Out
The attorney representing Michel Viellette spoke out on Thursday and had quite a different story to tell about the man accused in the slaying of his family. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:08:00 GMT)

Attorney For Man Accused In Family's Slaying Speaks Out
The attorney who represents a man accused of killing his family speaks out. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:18:07 GMT)

Sebelius expected to name Douglas County Judge Stephen N. Six as attorney general
Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today is expected to name Douglas County District Judge Stephen N. Six the state’s next attorney general, Democrats told The Kansas City Star on Thursday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 04:50:30 GMT)

Insurer Wants Shield From $1.3M Damage Claim Against Lawyer at Center of TB Scare
It's been seven months since a young Atlanta lawyer set out for a romantic wedding getaway only to spur an international tuberculosis scare that left him at the center of intense media scrutiny, public outrage and a multiplaintiff civil suit in Canada. This week the homeowners' insurance company for Andrew H. Speaker asked a Georgia judge to declare that it is not responsible for more than $1.3 ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:08:11 GMT)

McHenry state's attorney incumbent has big edge in funds
While the contest that counts still is 18 days away, McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi's re-election campaign already can consider itself a success in one regard: fundraising. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:55:49 GMT)

Attorney seeking to unseat Chidester
VALPARAISO | The first judicial race of the election year has taken shape with both candidates coming out swinging. Valparaiso attorney Tim Vojslavek announced plans Thursday to seek the Republican nomination for the Division 4 Superior Court seat held by Democrat David Chidester. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 07:26:20 GMT)

Insurer Wants Shield From $1.3M Damage Claim Against Lawyer at Center of TB Scare
It's been seven months since a young Atlanta lawyer set out for a romantic wedding getaway only to spur an international tuberculosis scare that left him at the center of intense media scrutiny, public outrage and a multiplaintiff civil suit in Canada. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:02:24 GMT)

Attorney: Client not looking to bilk Moss for cash
The Fort Lauderdale woman who filed a restraining order against New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss said through her attorney Thursday that she cares deeply about Moss and isn't trying to extort money from him. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:14:04 GMT)

Attorney: No charges vs. Graham
No charges will be filed against Broncos tight end Daniel Graham, according to his attorney Harvey Steinberg. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:22:50 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer: Immunity unlikely
A lawyer for Roger Clemens' accuser was told by a congressional committee staff member that his client was unlikely to be granted immunity for his deposition and testimony. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:46:07 GMT)

Malaysia: Inquiry Exposes Links Between Malaysia's Ex-chief Judge, Scandal-plagued Lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Malaysia's former chief judge took a family vacation in New Zealand with a prominent lawyer suspected of using his political influence to rig senior judicial appointments, a public inquiry was told Friday (18 Jan). (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:51:21 GMT)

School will pay attorney fees
A Three Rivers School District official said Thursday that the district's insurance company will pay $25,000 in attorney fees for three Taylor High students it had punished for calling a teacher a pedophile on the Internet. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:36:21 GMT)

ROG HIRES CLINTON LAWYER
Roger Clemens made a huge addition to his legal team yesterday, adding high-powered Washington lawyer Lanny A. Breuer, who is best known for representing former President Clinton during his impeachment hearings. "We're delighted to have a lawyer of... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:37:55 GMT)

Lawyer: Niger Judge Grants Bail To 2 French Journalists -AFP
NIAMEY, Niger (AFP)--A judge in Niger has ordered the release on bail of two French journalists who face a possible death sentence for interviewing Tuareg rebels, their lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:25:13 GMT)

French journalists held in Niger granted bail: lawyer
Two French journalists who face a possible death sentence for interviewing Tuareg rebels in the southern Sahara are to be released on bail, their lawyer said Friday, enabling them to return home. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:25:20 GMT)

Sebelius To Name New Attorney General Friday
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius hoped the new attorney general that she appointed would repair the damage caused by the sex scandal that forced Paul Morrison from the office. Sebelius scheduled a news conference for Friday to announce her choice. Some fellow Democrats believed she would name Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six, whom she named to the bench in January 2005. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:45:49 GMT)

Relationship between former Malaysian CJ and lawyer Lingam under scrutiny
KUALA LUMPUR : The relationship between retired Chief Justice of Malaysia, Eusoff Chin, and the high-profile lawyer implicated in a video clip which purportedly shows evidence of judicial corruption came under scrutiny on Friday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:08:41 GMT)

Judge Joyce fighting to keep attorney in insurance fraud case
Former Superior Court Judge Michael Joyce is fighting to keep his defense attorney in the federal insurance fraud case he faces in Erie. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:18:22 GMT)

Sebelius To Name New Attorney General Friday
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius hopes the new attorney general that she appointed would repair the damage caused by the sex scandal that forced Paul Morrison from the office. Sebelius scheduled a news conference for Friday to announce her choice. Some fellow Democrats believed she would name Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six, whom she named to the bench in January 2005. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:30:49 GMT)

Attempted Murder Charges Brought in Attorney Beating Case
The only adult in the group of teens accused of beating a Shaker Heights attorney has been indicted on two counts of attempted murder. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:03:27 GMT)

Nunavut lawyer questions RCMP's use of polygraph
A legal aid lawyer in Iqaluit has warned Nunavut residents to think twice when the RCMP asks them to take a polygraph test, also known as a lie detector test. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:02:05 GMT)

Dead Toddler's Parents To Meet With State Attorney
The family of a toddler whose 12-year-old cousin allegedly beat her to death with a baseball bat doesn't want him prosecuted for the crime, and the Broward County State Attorney's Office is expected to meet with them and hear their argument Friday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:49:06 GMT)

New attorney general vows to serve with integrity
TOPEKA | Stephen Six is Kansas’ new attorney general. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius today appointed Six, a Douglas County judge, to replace disgraced Attorney General Paul Morrison, who will resign at the end of the month. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:20:14 GMT)

Sebelius names new Kansas attorney general
Stephen Six is the new Kansas Attorney General, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Friday. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:54:39 GMT)

UFP Technologies Acquires Stephenson & Lawyer, Inc.
UFP Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPT), a manufacturer of packaging and specialty component products, today announced the acquisition of Stephenson & Lawyer, Inc. located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. S&L is a full service designer, converter and distributor of foam plastic products, specializing in technical polyurethane foams. S&L sales in 2007 were approximately $13 million. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:22:36 GMT)

Attorney could be removed from Nichols defense
As frustrations mount over repeated delays in the Brian Nichols trial, the statewide public defender system will ask a judge Friday afternoon to remove a private attorney from Nichols' defense team. The Georgia Public Defender Standards Council voted Friday morning to allow one government employee to be added to Nichols' defense team, and one of the paid outside lawyers be removed. The Nichols ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:45:01 GMT)

District Attorney says GJPD officer acted appropriately during October incident
District Attorney Pete Hautzinger says Grand Junction Police Officers acted within their rights during an October confrontation. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:57:40 GMT)

Sebelius Names Stephen Six Kansas Attorney General
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius appointed Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six attorney general Friday to replace Paul Morrison, who's leaving office because of a sex scandal. Six, from Lawrence, specialized in civil litigation with a Kansas City-area law firm before Sebelius appointed him to the bench in January 2005. His father, Fred, is a retired Kansas Supreme Court justice. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:00:49 GMT)

Sebelius Names Judge Six Attorney General
Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six will replace Paul Morrison as Kansas’ attorney general. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:29:08 GMT)

Boose's attorney files more than 50 letters of support
One week before attorney William R. Boose III is to be sentenced in federal court for knowingly hiding a felony, his attorneys cast him as a selfless, workaholic Midwesterner who naively trusted his client, ex-County Commissioner Tony Masilotti. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 19:42:16 GMT)

Richmond lawyer pulls out of bid for federal appeals court
A Richmond lawyer nominated to the federal appeals court based in Richmond has withdrawn his name from consideration. President Bush nominated the lawyer, E. Duncan Getchell Jr., to the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals in September. Since then, the nomination has faced an uphill fight in the ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:15:15 GMT)

Lawyer claims he owns "cyberlawyer" -- actual cyberlawyers laugh and laugh
Rebecca sez, "One lawyer is threatening another over the use of the term "cyberlaw," which he says he's trademarked. As the post (by EFF's Corynne McSherry) says, that's like a soda company trying to trademark the word soda." (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:42:25 GMT)

Attorney general joins suit to keep wolves off endangered list
Associated Press - January 18, 2008 3:55 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin's attorney general says the state's wolves should stay off the endangered species list. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:55:41 GMT)

Attorney General Joins Suit To Keep Wolves Off Endangered List
Van Hollen Says Wolf Population Stable In Wis. MADISON, Wis. -- Wisconsin's attorney general said the state's wolves should stay off the endangered species list. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:32:16 GMT)

Mass. lawyer acquitted of attempted rape
A lawyer once listed as one of People magazine's most eligible bachelors was acquitted Friday of charges he tried to rape a 19-year-old woman, but he still faces allegations from two other women. (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:35:45 GMT)

Mass. lawyer acquitted of attempted rape
A lawyer once listed as one of People magazine's most eligible bachelors was acquitted Friday of charges he tried to rape a 19-year-old woman, but he still faces allegations from two other women. Prosecutors alleged that Gary Zerola attacked the woman after charming her with gifts and alcohol. His attorney called the woman a party girl and habitual liar who made up a violent scenario. A jury in ... (Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:44:23 GMT)

Once listed as top People magazine bachelor, Mass. lawyer acquitted of attempted rape
A lawyer once listed as one of People magazine's most eligible bachelors was acquitted Friday of charges he tried to rape a 19-year-old woman, but he still faces allegations from two other women - one over an incident in Miami. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:16:24 GMT)

MO Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Christian County Commissioners
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon is suing three members of the Christian County Commission. He says they violated Missouri's Sunshine Law when they appointed John Housley as county counselor. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:04:04 GMT)

Public meets the new Attorney General
The governor has appointed a new Attorney General. Douglas County District Judge Stephen Six will take over as the state's top law enforcement official when current AG Paul Morrision steps down January 31. 49 News Political Expert Gena Terlizzi explains how much of a pay cut Judge Six is taking to take on the job and whether he's worried about the close examination of his public and private life ... (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 01:32:15 GMT)

Denver lawyer seeks to depose Cheney in assault case
Denver lawyer seeks to depose Cheney in assault case (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:18:10 GMT)

Attorney: Orleans DA's office satisfies discrimination judgment
The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office has paid off a $3.3 million discrimination judgment that once threatened to bankrupt the office and helped lead to the resignation of Eddie Jordan, the city's former top prosecutor. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:28:53 GMT)

Attorney general sues Christian County commissioners
OZARK — Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon filed a lawsuit this afternoon against the three members of the Christian County Commission, alleging the trio had violated state law when then appointed John Housley as county counselor. The lawsuit states commissioners John Grubaugh, Tom Huff and Bill Barnett violated the Missouri Sunshine Law when they appointed Housley by: • Convening a meeting ... (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 02:58:09 GMT)

Lawyer Reveals Secret, Toppling Death Sentence
A lawyer who believed that prosecutors had committed misconduct stayed silent for 10 years due to ethics rules. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 03:53:22 GMT)

District Attorney Craig Appointed As Augusta Superior Court Judge
District Attorney Danny Craig has been appointed as the new Superior Court Judge in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:24:01 GMT)

Township attorney clears mayor
WASHINGTON TWP. | Mayor David Dempski did not commit the wrongdoing former Committeeman Michael Kovacs accused him of, the township attorney ruled. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:11:29 GMT)

Lawyer battles red-light cameras
Lawyer battles red-light cameras (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:13:34 GMT)

New KS Attorney General Named
Governor Sebelius announced the new Kansas Attorney General Friday. For an office that has recently been rocked by scandal, some think the replacement is just what Kansas needs, and some are just waiting for the next election. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:16:14 GMT)

Lawyer battles red-light cameras
A Knoxville lawyer known for his flowing locks and liberal leanings is taking aim at the city's red-light camera enforcement program, contending it has marshaled in a "nightmare age" of government spying on its citizens. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:16:25 GMT)

Claudet decides to keep current parish attorney
HOUMA – The parish government’s top attorney could remain in her job, if the Terrebonne Parish Council approves Parish President Michel Claudet’s choices for the parish legal department and other department heads Wednesday. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:17:34 GMT)

Office in turmoil awaits new attorney general
TOPEKA | Judge Stephen Six won over juries as a successful personal injury attorney and dispensed justice as a Douglas County judge. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:45:36 GMT)

Lawyer's testimony reverses death sentence
A Virginia lawyer testified recently that 10 years ago he witnessed prosecutors coach a co-defendant into testimony that put a man on death row. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:48:37 GMT)

Attorney may testify for Morris
A defense attorney for the inmate convicted Friday of murdering a correctional officer may take the stand before sentencing and testify on behalf of his own client next week in Howard Circuit Court. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:09:26 GMT)

Two from district attorney's office file for judicial seats
Two members of the Churchill County District Attorney's Office have announced their intention to seek seats on the district court bench. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 08:18:56 GMT)

Attorney general sues commissioners
Ozark -- Christian County commissioners were caught off guard Friday when Attorney General Jay Nixon filed a lawsuit alleging they violated state law when they appointed John Housley as a county counselor. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:10:35 GMT)

Shootout suspect had death wish -- attorney
A former Mt. Morris Township firefighter charged with killing his wife got into a shoot-out with police as part of a "death wish," his attorney said. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:27:21 GMT)

DEA eyes valley U.S. attorney for top spot
WASHINGTON -- The Central Valley's chief federal prosecutor, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott, is one of the leading candidates to run the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to law enforcement sources. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:36:38 GMT)

Seattle lawyer hired to handle Wade defense
The federal government is paying a high-profile Seattle lawyer to take over the defense of Joshua Wade. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:48:54 GMT)

Independence city attorney clears officer of misconduct complaints
INDEPENDENCE --- The Independence City Attorney cleared a city police officer accused of misconduct of any wrong-doing Friday, but cautioned that the city needed to develop a policy for dealing with citizens' complaints. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:22:02 GMT)

Seattle lawyer hired to handle Wade defense
The federal government is paying a high-profile Seattle lawyer to take over the defense of Joshua Wade. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:18:48 GMT)

Friends and family remember local attorney Nick Priore
Close friends and family reflected on the life of a local attorney who died unexpectedly in December. They held a remembrance service for Nick Priore on Friday at the United States Bankruptcy Court, the same place where most of Priore's cases where held. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 15:41:51 GMT)

Ticketed lawyer wants injunction against red-light cameras
Associated Press - January 19, 2008 1:55 PM ET KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A lawyer who was ticketed through Knoxville's red light camera enforcement program wants an injunction to stop the city... (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:01:12 GMT)

Mastermind In Body Parts Scheme Will Plead Guilty, Lawyer Says
The alleged mastermind behind a scheme to plunder bodies and sell their parts for millions plans to plead guilty next week, his lawyer says. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:05:03 GMT)

NEW: Attorney General ruling on liquor law requested
St. Charles City Councilman Richard Veit, Ward 2, and R.T. Weiler's owner Marc Rousseau sought the state attorney general's opinion on whether or not state regulations prohibiting "indecent, profane or obscene language" violate free speech rights guaranteed by the First Amendment. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 19:50:18 GMT)

Lafayette Attorney Arrested On Rape Charges
Attorneys usually get people out of jail, but today a Lafayette Attorney was the one getting locked up. 34 year old Scott Hawkins, a well known Personal Injury Attorney, was booked into the Lafayette Parish Jail Thursday on a charge of simple rape. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:00:30 GMT)

Robert LaForge Named Sonoma Chief Deputy District Attorney
SANTA ROSA -- Robert LaForge has been appointed chief deputy district attorney in Sonoma County, District Attorney Stephan Passalacqua announced this week. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:21:12 GMT)

Extinguisher company gets hosed by attorney general
A Farmington fire extinguisher salesman must comply with laws covering his business and pay $3,696 in restitution in a settlement reached with Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:59:34 GMT)

Lawyer says Quebec native not guilty in deaths of wife, four children
MASON, Ohio - The lawyer for a Quebec man charged with murder and arson says his client will plead not guilty in the stabbing death of his wife and the fire deaths of their four children. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:21:48 GMT)

Lawyer says man not guilty in deaths of wife, children
MASON, Ohio (AP) -- The lawyer for a man charged with murder and arson will plead not guilty Tuesday in the stabbing death of his wife and the fire deaths of their four children. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 21:23:16 GMT)

Victims of disbarred lawyer recover nearly $2 million
Most of the more than $2 million stolen by a crooked South Jersey lawyer has been returned. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:40:25 GMT)

Richmond lawyer pulls nomination for federal judge
Associated Press - January 19, 2008 6:55 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A Richmond lawyer is asking the White House to withdraw his nomination to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:59:45 GMT)

Qatif Girl’s Lawyer Gets His License Back
JEDDAH, 20 January 2008 — A disciplinary committee at the Justice Ministry in Riyadh yesterday returned the law license of the Saudi lawyer who represented the “Qatif Girl,” the 20-year-old woman who was kidnapped and raped by seven men last year. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:15:05 GMT)

Lawyer Seeks Injunction Against Red-Light Cams
A lawyer who was ticketed through Knoxville's red light camera enforcement program wants an injunction to stop the city from continuing the program. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:22:05 GMT)

Richmond lawyer pulls nomination for federal judge
Richmond, VA - A Richmond lawyer is asking the White House to withdraw his nomination to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Last year, the Bush administration nominated E. Duncan Getchell Junior to join the court. Getchell is a partner at McGuireWoods law firm in Richmond. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:39:00 GMT)

District Attorney Opinion
The Shawnee County District Attorney has issued his opinion on the Topeka City Council decision to purchase a new police helicopter. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:16:13 GMT)

Candidates address public-access concernsKalamazoo city commissioners could pick new corporate attorney Tuesday
KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo city commissioners have delayed until Tuesday a decision on who will become the next city attorney. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 05:29:13 GMT)

Attorney must pay $5.8 million
A federal judge says Vicksburg attorney Robert Arledge, convicted in an investigation of false diet drug settlement claims in Mississippi, must pay $5.8 million in restitution. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:15:16 GMT)

Hal Jackson, lawyer of local renown, dies
Celebrated defense lawyer Robert Hal Jackson died early Saturday in his home. He was 87. The retired Denton County lawyer, a World War II veteran and a two-term representative in the state Legislature, was known for his colorful antics in the courtroom. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:27:44 GMT)

Attorney: Judge should drop out of primary because of remarks
A local attorney is calling for Montgomery County Area Court Judge James Piergies to withdraw from the Democratic primary race for county common pleas court because of comments he made about his openly gay opponent. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:42:19 GMT)

Attorney applauded for public service efforts
The Atascadero Chamber of Commerce has named a prominent local attorney and former City Council candidate as its Citizen of the Year. Robert “Grigger” Jones has been a consistent advocate for several organizations and nonprofit groups during his nearly three decades in Atascadero, chamber President Joanne Main said. Those groups include Loaves & Fishes of Atascadero, the Rotary Club of ... (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 08:48:16 GMT)

Lawyer Christopher Fernando laid to rest
Lawyer Christopher Fernando, who died close to midnight yesterday, was laid to rest at the Titiwangsa Muslim cemetery yesterday before the Zohor prayers. He was 66. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:44:16 GMT)

Attorney: Police justified in Appleton shooting
APPLETON Two officers involved in the Jan. 13 shooting of an armed man during a Lorain Street standoff were legally justified in their actions, Outagamie County District Attorney Carrie Schneider said Friday. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:10:53 GMT)

Olympic hopeful has attorney
Sadam Ali, Canarsie's beleagured U.S. Olympic boxer who is on voluntary suspension for testing positive for high levels of the stimulant cathine, has retained the services of noted New York attorney Salvatore Strazzullo. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:11:28 GMT)

Board to reappoint county's attorney
The Madison County Board of Supervisors will reappoint John Campanie as county attorney at a special meeting Tuesday. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:25:17 GMT)

Gov. Perdue Picks District Attorney As New Superior Court Judge
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Governor Sonny Perdue has selected District Attorney Danny Craig to be a Superior Court judge in the Augusta Judicial Circuit. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 10:59:37 GMT)

NL Attorney Named Mediator
New London — Local attorney Morris J. “Mickey” Busca of the Busca Law Firm LLC has been appointed as mediator with the state Board of (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 13:23:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Man Not Guilty In Wife, Kid's Deaths
The lawyer for a man charged with murder and arson will plead not guilty Tuesday in the stabbing death of his wife and the fire deaths of their four children. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:02:26 GMT)

Winsted keeps town attorney
WINSTED --- Town attorney Kevin F. Nelligan has survived a move by some selectmen to replace him. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 14:14:30 GMT)

Ramsey seeking GOP nod for district attorney
Rodney P. Ramsey has announced his candidacy in the Republican Primary for the office of Ellis County and district attorney. Ramsey was born in Waxahachie and has resided in Ellis County for more than 45 years. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 17:20:01 GMT)

FRENCH JOURNALISTS HELD IN NIGER GRANTED BAIL: LAWYER
NIAMEY, Jan 18, 2008 (AFP) - A judge in Niger has ordered the release on bail of two French journalists who face a possible death sentence for interviewing Tuareg rebels, their lawyer said Friday. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:10:38 GMT)

Erie collar bomb defendant wants new lawyer
ERIE, Pa. (AP) - The Erie woman accused of planning an elaborate bank robbery that ended in the death of a pizza deliveryman in 2003 wants a new lawyer. (Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:06:57 GMT)

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