Attorney News Feb 2008

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Pettitte's lawyer talking with House committee about skipping Wednesday's hearing
Andy Pettitte's lawyer has been in discussions with congressional staff to have the New York Yankees pitcher dropped from the witness list at a House committee hearing about Roger Clemens. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 02:28:08 GMT)

Search for Collier County attorney, other items on meeting agenda
Collier County commissioners at their meeting today will hear an update on the search for a new county attorney. At commissioners’ Jan. 29 meeting, 10 applicants were presented from a pool of 27 that applied by the deadline. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:08:51 GMT)

Attorney calls on ORU to turn over financial audit
An attorney challenged Oral Roberts University Monday to make public an audit of the school's finances, saying that if school leaders had nothing to hide, they would turn it over. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:48:55 GMT)

B.C. attorney leaves city for Kalamazoo spot
Clyde Robinson’s last day as the Battle Creek city attorney will be March 14. Thursday, Robinson signed a contract to become Kalamazoo’s next city attorney starting March 17. The Kalamazoo City Commission was expected to approve the contract tonight. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:54:55 GMT)

Pettitte's lawyer attempting to free him of Clemens hearing
WASHINGTON -- Andy Pettitte’s lawyer has been in discussions with congressional staff to have the New York Yankees pitcher dropped from the witness list at a House committee hearing about Roger Clemens. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:18:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman Died After Surgery At Local Hospital
A Philadelphia lawyer said he filed suit Monday claiming a woman died because of a drug mistake that happened during plastic surgery at Nazareth Hospital. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:56:17 GMT)

Bar lets lawyer keep license
Lawyer Staples Hughes jeopardized his career in 2004 when he violated one of a lawyer’s most sacred precepts — keep secret your client’s secrets — to try to free a man he thinks is innocent of murder. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:09:01 GMT)

Fraud Case Ruins Real Estate Lawyer, Attorney Says
When Atlanta attorney R. Joseph Costanzo Jr. pleaded guilty to bank fraud this month, he did so as "a broken man," his attorney said. Costanzo received 41 months in federal prison and an order to pay jointly with his co-defendants more than $7.8 million in restitution to banking, insurance and investment firms. For two years, Costanzo closed fraudulent loans for a mortgage fraud ring that ... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:11:23 GMT)

Attorney General Hood Calls for Serious Campaign Finance Reform
Attorney General Jim Hood is calling on lawmakers to get serious about campaign finance reform. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:23:00 GMT)

Attorney general: Denish had right to accept bills for governor
SANTA FE—The lieutenant governor had the authority to accept bills from lawmakers who tried to deliver them to the governor's office only to find it shut, Attorney General Gary King said Monday. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:33:22 GMT)

State's attorney targets judge
BENNINGTON -- An ongoing dispute between the office of Bennington County State's Attorney Erica Marthage and Judge Katherine Hayes continued on Monday as Marthage asked that Hayes be recused from all cases involving her former law firm. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE Herald Staff (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:07:51 GMT)

City's top lawyer acknowledges settlement role
The City of Detroit's top lawyer was personally involved in the settlement that led the cash-strapped city to pay $8.4 million and hide embarrassing text messages between Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his top aide. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:10:54 GMT)

Attorney general: Lieutenant governor can accept bills for governor
SANTA FE — The attorney general says the lieutenant governor can accept bills that have been passed by the Legislature if the governor is unavailable. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:13:08 GMT)

Lawyer's money-laundering case might have N.Y. ties
A mysterious businessman is looming large in the controversial money-laundering indictment of prominent Miami lawyer Ben Kuehne. Hernando Saravia allegedly gave $1.8 million in drug proceeds to a Colombian kingpin's defense attorney in Miami, but Saravia was not charged in the recent indictment against Kuehne. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:15:54 GMT)

Class-action attorney Lerach sentenced to two years in prison
Attorney William Lerach, whose firm once dominated the area of shareholder class action suits and won billions from companies such as Enron, was sentenced to two years in federal prison Monday for conspiring to conceal kickbacks to clients. Lerach, 61,... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:25:05 GMT)

Helena attorney challenges Rehberg
A Helena attorney who spent years in the Montana National Guard says he plans to run for the U.S. House seat held by Republican Rep. Denny Rehberg. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:30:38 GMT)

Lawyer charged with theft
A Harford County lawyer has been indicted on theft charges in connection with a bankruptcy and foreclosure operation, the county state's attorney office said yesterday. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:31:40 GMT)

Scrap autism suit, lawyer says
A proposed $1.2 billion class-action lawsuit filed by parents of autistic children is a confusing grab bag of every gripe they've had against the province and their remaining pleas should be tossed out of court, a lawyer for Ontario's attorney general says. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:37:31 GMT)

Schmitz attorney calls indictment 'hollow'
The attorney for indicted state Rep. Sue Schmitz vows to "aggressively and vigorously" fight the charges the government has levied against the Toney Democrat. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:30:31 GMT)

Temasek requests delay in anti-trust case -lawyer
JAKARTA, Feb 12 - Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings [TEM.UL ] has asked Indonesia's supreme court to postpone its anti-trust case and to explain which law the proceedings will be based on, its lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:34:19 GMT)

Lawyer of slain stripper seeking Detroit employees' text messages
A lawyer for a slain stripper is seeking text messages for about 18,000 Detroit employees. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:54:51 GMT)

City attorney on to next adventure
Elizabeth Silver's career path was not a straight and narrow one. There were some twists and turns that eventually led her to take over the job of Dublin city attorney, a post she will step down from at the end of the month. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:11:44 GMT)

Lawyer wrote judge's defamation ruling: Malaysia corruption inquiry
A Malaysian corruption commission heard sensational testimony Tuesday that a lawyer at the centre of the inquiry wrote the judgement in a historic defamation suit, on behalf of the judge. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:22:00 GMT)

Attorney: FCC Order Does Not Change OpenBand Contract
The order released by the Federal Communications Commission last fall will not put and end to the contract between developer Van Metre and OpenBand in the Southern Walk community, according to an attorney hired by the homeowner's association board of directors. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:30:03 GMT)

Attorney General's office reviewing land deal
Attorney General Jack Conway's office is reviewing an unusual land deal in which the city of Versailles would use $56.5 million in bonds to finance the sale of nine Frankfort office buildings between private businessmen. The buildings are leased by the state government and owned or co-owned by Rodney Ratliff. The assessed value of the properties is $20 million. The deal has raised eyebrows by ... (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:43:26 GMT)

Indictment dismissed in ex-lawyer's robbery case
A federal indictment has been dismissed in the case of a former lawyer implicated in a string of Baton Rouge bank robberies. U.S. District Judge James Brady ruled that Eddie Stephens' speedy trial rights had been violated. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 13:50:21 GMT)

Attorney General warns about tax refund scam
Attorney General William Sorrell is warning Internet users about an e-mail scam offering a tax refund. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:41:46 GMT)

Ritter lawyer: Docs 'did everything wrong'
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A lawyer for John Ritter's family told a jury that he would show doctors caused the actor's death by an improper diagnosis and substandard treatment. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:31:23 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman Died After Surgery At Local Hospital
A Philadelphia lawyer said he filed suit Monday claiming a woman died because of a drug mistake that happened during plastic surgery at Nazareth Hospital. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:47:26 GMT)

Attorney who represented former gov.'s office tapped for top post
An attorney who represented former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland's office during an impeachment scandal and federal investigation has been recommended to become the state's next top federal prosecutor, a spokesman said Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:14:04 GMT)

Attorney: Piano Customers Hit Sour Note
An attorney says calculates at least 150 people paid for and never received pianos from a now-closed suburban piano store, costing customers a collective $500,000. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:00:22 GMT)

Lawyer dropped over lack of trust, bank tells court
Arguments close in the High Court today over whether a lawyer who helped design a $3 billion tax avoidance scheme should be compensated for being dropped by Westpac. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:43:16 GMT)

First 9/11 defendant gets military lawyer
The Pentagon's chief defense counsel chose an Army lawyer on Tuesday to defend one of the ''Sept. 11 Six,'' a Saudi man who was held at Guantánamo for years and subjected to days of harsh military interrogation. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:04:01 GMT)

Date set for terror trial lawyer
A terror trial lawyer who criticised the conviction of his client will answer a contempt of court charge in April. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:30:44 GMT)

CUB, attorney general oppose proposed ComEd rate hike
The Citizens Utility Board and Illinois Attorney General announced Tuesday their opposition to a proposed rate hike by Commonwealth Edison, saying the electric utility overstated its expenses and understated its income in its requested $361 million increase. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:53:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Wrong Man Arrested In Mall Stabbing
A man arrested on suspicion of stabbing a 24-year-old woman in the parking garage of a mall is the victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said. View Images | Watch Video (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:03:33 GMT)

Lawyer welcomes Alta. court ruling on accident payouts
The lawyer for a group opposed to Nova Scotia's cap on insurance payouts in car accidents is hoping a recent court decision in Alberta bolsters his case. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:05:02 GMT)

Attorney General Files Brief On Gun Control Rights
It's no secret that Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison wants the right to carry her .357-caliber Magnum when she's in D.C., but now the Texas Attorney General is also voicing his opinion on the issue. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:17:44 GMT)

School Seeks Attorney About Charged Board Member
The Austin school board is shopping for an outside attorney to research whether a board member is in violation of the district's code of conduct and should be removed. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:40:00 GMT)

Attorney who represented former gov.'s office tapped for top post
Gov. M. Jodi Rell has recommended an attorney who represented former Gov. John G. Rowland's office during an impeachment scandal and a federal investigation to become the state's next top federal prosecutor, a spokesman said Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 20:46:06 GMT)

Attorney Peper enters council race
Attorney Mark A. Peper of the Peper Law Firm announced Monday that he will run for Charleston County Council District 7. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:00:53 GMT)

Egyptian government hires Snipes' attorney in explosives case
An attorney who represented terrorism suspect Sami Al-Arian and accused tax cheat Wesley Snipes said Tuesday she has been hired to defend an Egyptian college student facing federal explosives charges. (Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:58:52 GMT)

Lawyer: dangerous dare victim's idea
The lawyer for a man accused of making a woman violently ill by feeding her a caustic fluid argued in a Milwaukee court that she chose to drink it. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:13:26 GMT)

Attorney Hyde will challenge Ritchie for state Senate seat
In front of more than 150 people shoehorned into the back room at Wade's Family Restaurant, attorney Max Hyde formally announced today that he is challenging incumbent Jim Ritchie for South Carolina Senate in the Republican primary this June. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 01:27:38 GMT)

Lawyer: Bodyguard with Reggie Bush's lawyer shows gun at deposition
SAN DIEGO - A lawyer for a sports marketer who is suing football star Reggie Bush said he and his client walked out of a deposition Tuesday after a bodyguard for Bush's lawyer opened his jacket to expose a pistol. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:39:00 GMT)

Attorney who represented former gov.'s office tapped for top post
An attorney who represented former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland's office during an impeachment scandal and federal investigation has been recommended to become the state's next top federal prosecutor, a spokesman said Tuesday. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:52:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Bodyguard with Bush attorney shows gun
A lawyer for a sports marketer who is suing football star Reggie Bush said he and his client walked out of a deposition Tuesday after a bodyguard for Bush's attorney opened his jacket to expose a pistol. "He made sure we saw it," said attorney Brian Watkins, who represents sports marketer Lloyd Lake. Watkins said Bush attorney David Cornwell told him the bodyguard had a permit to carry a ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:25:30 GMT)

Malaysian lawyer wrote client's judgment, vacationed with chief justice, inquiry hears
A lawyer at the center of a judicial corruption inquiry wrote a judgment in favor of his client in a historic defamation case and the presiding judge used it as his verdict in court, the lawyer's former secretary testified. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:33:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Bodyguard for Bush attorney shows gun
A lawyer for a sports marketer who is suing football star Reggie Bush said he and his client walked out of a deposition Tuesday after a bodyguard for Bush's attorney opened his jacket to expose a pistol. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:38:57 GMT)

Malaysia: Lawyer Wrote Client's Judgment, Vacationed With Chief Justice, Inquiry Hears
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: A lawyer at the center of a judicial corruption inquiry wrote a judgment in favor of his client in a historic defamation case and the presiding judge used it as his verdict in court, the lawyer's former secretary testified. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:47:01 GMT)

Indian Rocks Beach fires town attorney
PINELLAS -- In a unanimous vote, and with little discussion, Indian Rocks Beach city commissioners Tuesday night fired long-time City Attorney Andrew Salzman. The action took place during a special 30-minute meeting of the commission preceding the regular commission meeting.... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 04:07:11 GMT)

Attorney plans lawsuit in two-week-old baby death
A two week old baby died at the Honolulu airport last week. Local attorney Rick Fried believes the U.S. Immigration Agency is responsible for his death. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:01:42 GMT)

At Trial, Lawyer Says Buffett Gave Approval
The lawyer defending the former chief executive of General Reinsurance against fraud charges pointed the finger Tuesday at the investor Warren E. Buffett. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:10:58 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney to head port's internal inquiry
The Port of Seattle Commission will hire former U.S. Attorney Mike McKay to lead its internal investigation of the port in the wake of the state auditor's report on the port's construction management. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:36:54 GMT)

Man suing Bush says lawyer flashed gun.
SAN DIEGO — A lawyer for a sports marketer who is suing former Southern Cal running back Reggie Bush said he and his client walked out of a deposition Tuesday after a bodyguard for Bush's attorney opened his jacket to expose a pistol. "He made sure we saw it," said attorney Brian Watkins. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:47:13 GMT)

D.A. seeks Cuadra attorney’s disqualification
WILKES-BARRE – Luzerne County prosecutors say attorney Demetrius Fannick should not be allowed to represent homicide suspect Harlow Cuadra. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:50:10 GMT)

Attorney who represented former gov.'s office tapped for top post
An attorney who represented former Connecticut Gov. John G. Rowland's office during an impeachment scandal and federal investigation has been recommended to become the state's next top federal prosecutor, a spokesman said Tuesday. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:41:56 GMT)

Mason lawyer replaces Lebanon's prosecutor
A 35-year-old Mason lawyer is the new Lebanon city prosecutor. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:43:27 GMT)

Lawyer to speak about WWII vets
Local lawyer Bill Youngkin will speak about World War II veterans of the Brazos Valley during College Station's Exploring History lunch lecture series ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:16:49 GMT)

Lawyer to anchor APN project
HIGH-PROFILE corporate lawyer Allens Arthur Robinson is likely to anchor the APN Property Group's 567 Collins Street office development. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Attorney: Dysart 'shocked' by charges
LANCASTER - The attorney for a Lancaster man charged in the 1989 death of a teen is raising questions about the reliability of a DNA sample that led to his client's arrest. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:11:29 GMT)

Attorney general reviewing work on Iraqi judicial system during Mideast trip
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Michael Mukasey met Wednesday with the head of Iraq's judicial council during a quick trip to Baghdad to review U.S. efforts to help build the nation's legal system. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:21:56 GMT)

5-term Caddo District Attorney Carmouch won't seek re-election
Caddo Parish District Attorney Paul Carmouche has decided not to seek re-election. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:35:23 GMT)

At Trial, Lawyer Says Buffett Gave Approval
The lawyer defending the former chief executive of General Reinsurance against fraud charges pointed the finger Tuesday at the investor Warren E. Buffett. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:40:42 GMT)

Attorney General handed former-beauty queen's criminal case
TUCSON - The Arizona Attorney General's Office has been handed the case of a former Tucson beauty queen accused of torturing her ex-boyfriend for more than eight hours. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:47:57 GMT)

5-term Caddo District Attorney Carmouch won't seek re-election
SHREVEPORT, La. -- Caddo Parish District Attorney Paul Carmouche has decided not to seek re-election. Carmouche made his announcement at a crowded press conference Tuesday in the... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:51:09 GMT)

Attorney: Broward convention-hotel tax pledge not legal
The push for a new headquarters hotel at the Fort Lauderdale convention center suffered a setback with Broward County's top attorney doubting the legality of a key funding source for the $415 million venture. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:53:51 GMT)

Port of Seattle hires ex-U.S. Attorney Mike McKay as investigator
Port of Seattle commissioners have decided to hire former U.S. Attorney Mike McKay to lead an internal investigation. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:54:36 GMT)

US attorney general makes first Iraq trip
Iraqis are "firmly committed" to the rule of law as distinct from the rule of might, US Attorney General Michael Mukasey said in Baghdad on Wednesday after holding talks with top Iraqi judges. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:25:58 GMT)

DuPage State's Attorney: Resume Executions
Claiming Illinois' death penalty process has been reformed, DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett joined state Representative Dennis Reboletti of Elmhurst in urging Gov. Rod Blagojevich to resume executions. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:44:24 GMT)

French rogue trader's lawyer appeals detention: official
The lawyer of French rogue trader Jerome Kerviel filed a high court appeal Wednesday to seek his release from custody while investigators probe multi-billion-euro losses at Societe Generale, a judicial official said. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:47:23 GMT)

District attorney lays out case against Boston serial killer in book
As a young assistant district attorney, Timothy Burke set out to solve a gruesome murder of a mother and her two young children and wound up uncovering a man he believes killed seven young women over a 15-year period. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 17:51:00 GMT)

Apex court judges pardon senior lawyer for losing temper
A noted lawyer arguing a petition on genetically modified food and crops before Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan's bench lost his cool Wednesday but the judges advised him restraint and let him continue. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:25:28 GMT)

French rogue trader's lawyer appeals detention: official
Rogue trader Jerome Kerviel, seen here during an interview with AFP on February 5, 2008. The lawyer of Kerviel filed a high court appeal Wednesday to seek his release from custody while investigators probe multi-billion-euro losses at Societe Generale, a judicial official said. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:31:44 GMT)

Town hires attorney in EnCap Golf battle
NORTH ARLINGTON – The borough has hired a special attorney in its ongoing legal battle with EnCap Golf Holdings, a confrontation that has escalated into a series of lawsuits over eminent domain and gained the attention of state lawmakers over financing by the developer. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:32:39 GMT)

EnCap meets first of two deadlines set by Attorney General
EnCap Golf Holdings on Monday wired a payment of nearly $150,000 into an escrow account, meeting the first of two deadlines set by the state Attorney General’s office. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:03:21 GMT)

Ansonia ordered to pay lawyer fees in student marijuana case
A federal judge has ordered Ansonia's school board to pay nearly $18,000 in fees to a lawyer who successfully overturned the expulsion of a football player arrested on a marijuana charge. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:06:55 GMT)

Attorney General: Court Should Deny Camm's Appeal
INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indiana Supreme Court should deny the appeal of a former state trooper twice convicted of murdering his wife and two children, the attorney general argued. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:49:31 GMT)

Turkish court convicts lawyer for judge killing
Source: Reuters ANKARA, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced a lawyer to life in prison for killing a top judge in 2006 in a case which fuelled tensions between the government and the secular ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:50:42 GMT)

Attorney found guilty in tax shelter scheme
A Utah attorney has been been found guilty by a federal jury of tax fraud charges in a tax shelter scheme that involved hiding more than $20 million in taxes. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:21:16 GMT)

Attorney kills himself
Town of Newburgh – An attorney took his own life in his Town of Newburgh office Monday evening, Town Police confirmed to MidHudsonNews.com on Wednesday. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:55:19 GMT)

French rogue trader's lawyer appeals detention: official
Rogue trader Jerome Kerviel's lawyer filed a high court appeal Wednesday to seek his release from French custody, a judicial official said, as he appeared again before judges investigating the case. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:59:00 GMT)

French rogue trader's lawyer appeals detention: official
Rogue trader Jerome Kerviel's lawyer filed a high court appeal Wednesday to seek his release from French custody, a judicial official said, as he appeared again before judges investigating the case. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 20:59:29 GMT)

Attorney general to speak at Beach crime prevention meeting
VIRGINIA BEACH Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell will be the guest speaker at a town hall meetingandnbsp;Wednesday, being hosted by theandnbsp;Virginia Beach Crime Prevention Steering Committee. McDonnell is expected toandnbsp;provide an update on items currently before the General Assemb ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:30:32 GMT)

At Trial, Lawyer Says Buffett Gave Approval
The lawyer defending the former chief executive of General Reinsurance against fraud charges pointed the finger Tuesday at the investor Warren E. Buffett. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:40:12 GMT)

NY Attorney General to sue big health insurers
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he will sue Ingenix, its parent UnitedHealth Group and three subsidiaries, saying the insurers are defrauding consumers by manipulating how much doctors and hospitals are reimbursed. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:43:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Robber's knife wasn't threat
QUEENSBURY — A knife in a bank robber’s hand isn’t necessarily a weapon, according to the lawyer for a Glens Falls man accused of holding up last summer the Key Bank branch on Quaker Road. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 21:50:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Bush attorney's bodyguard flashed gun
A lawyer for a sports marketer who is suing football star Reggie Bush said he and his client walked out of a deposition Tuesday after a bodyguard for Bush's attorney opened his jacket to expose a pistol. "He made sure we saw it," said attorney Brian Watkins, who represents sports marketer Lloyd Lake. Watkins said Bush attorney David Cornwell told him the bodyguard had a permit to carry a ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:40:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Bush attorney's bodyguard flashed gun
A lawyer for a sports marketer who is suing football star Reggie Bush said he and his client walked out of a deposition Tuesday after a bodyguard for Bush's attorney opened his jacket to expose a pistol. "He made sure we saw it," said attorney Brian Watkins, who represents sports marketer Lloyd Lake. Watkins said Bush attorney David Cornwell told him the bodyguard had a permit to carry a ... (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 22:40:30 GMT)

Naples lawyer guilty of trying to sexually solicit girl over the internet
A Palm Beach jury found a Naples lawyer guilty of trying to sexually solicit someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl over the internet. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:35:04 GMT)

San Jose city attorney says no Brown Act violation
SAN JOSE - San Jose's city attorney said today that two City Council members didn't violate the state's open meeting law, known as the Brown Act, prior to last November's controversial vote on designating a mile-long stretch of Story Road as the "Saigon Business District. (Wed, 13 Feb 2008 23:39:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Clemens' testimony not credible
Lawyer: Clemens' testimony not credible (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:10 GMT)

Al-Hakami Lawyer Lashes Out at Police Response
JEDDAH, 14 February 2008 — The lawyer representing the father of a boy who was executed last year after allegedly confessing to abducting, raping and accidentally killing a younger boy lashed out yesterday at comments made by the local chief of police. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:31:11 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspended Wis. fire marshal interviewed on e-mails
Associated Press - February 13, 2008 7:35 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The lawyer for suspended state Fire Marshal Carolyn Kelly says Department of Justice officials interviewed her today, and... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:36:57 GMT)

At Trial, Lawyer Says Buffett Gave Approval
The lawyer defending the former chief executive of General Reinsurance against fraud charges pointed the finger Tuesday at the investor Warren E. Buffett. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:40:43 GMT)

Purchase lawyer charged with stealing $265,000 in real estate deal
WHITE PLAINS - A 69-year-old White Plains lawyer was charged today with stealing more than $265,000 from a client. Roger Cohen, who lives on Pinehurst Drive in Purchase, was arrested this morning and arraigned in White Plains City Court on a felony charge of second-degree grand larceny. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:03:25 GMT)

Ex-Naples attorney convicted of soliciting child over the internet
A former Naples defense attorney was convicted Wednesday of sexually soliciting someone he thought was a 14-year old girl over the Internet. A Palm Beach County jury deliberated a little more than an hour Wednesday and convicted Steven Mark Siegel, 48, of Hollywood, of a felony solicitation charge. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 02:25:41 GMT)

Judge to force attorney to represent death-row inmate
Posted: 8:17 PM- Third District Court Judge Stephen Roth has decided to force an unwilling attorney to take the case of death-row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies after no qualified lawyers wanted the job. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 03:30:53 GMT)

Lebrum's lawyer wants charges dropped
John Lebrum's lawyer is asking that all charges against his client be dropped because the state has violated his right to a speedy trial. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:08:31 GMT)

Attorney found guilty of stealing, spending client's $225,000
ALLENTOWN | An area attorney was convicted Monday of stealing $225,000 from a client who had entrusted him to guard her money. A federal jury convicted John J. Keller of 12 counts of wire fraud, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's office. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:24:33 GMT)

Gardner teen charged in classmate's death is not bully, his attorney says
Dustin Howard, the Gardner boy charged in connection with a classmate’s death last week, is no bully, his attorney says. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:46:03 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Casts Doubt on Timeline in Broker’s Killing
The real estate broker Linda Stein might have been “alive and well” for at least 45 minutes after the personal assistant who is accused of killing her left her apartment, the assistant’s lawyer says. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:58:27 GMT)

Kane Co. assistant state's attorney honored for his work on 'cold cases'
A Kane County prosecutor who oversaw the indictments in 22 cold case homicides has been named the county's top assistant state's attorney. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:52:11 GMT)

Purchase lawyer accused of stealing $265,000 in real estate deal
A 69-year-old White Plains lawyer was accused yesterday of stealing more than $265,000 from a client. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:34:44 GMT)

Zuma's lawyer happy with Mauritius meeting
Zuma's lawyer, Michael Hulley, says he is satisfied with the outcome of Zuma’s meetings held in Mauritius yesterday. Hulley says the larger part of yesterday was spent in legal consultation and finalizing the actual processes that they we concerned with. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:27:18 GMT)

Lawyer's online pursuit of 'girl' leads to prison
A former Seattle labor lawyer and lobbyist was sentenced Wednesday to five years in federal prison for trying to woo who he thought was a 14-year-old girl into having sex in a Portland hotel. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:27:20 GMT)

Lawyer wants case dropped
SPRINGFIELD - A lawyer for Andy O. Reveron argued yesterday to Hampden Superior Court Judge Cornelius J. Moriarty II that there is not enough evidence to let a grand jury's murder indictment of his client stand. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:46:00 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney hired by Port of Seattle leaders to direct internal review
Port of Seattle commissioners have decided to hire former U.S. Attorney Mike McKay to lead an internal investigation. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:32:39 GMT)

Iowa City lawyer to represent Sueppel
An Iowa City lawyer will represent a former Hills Bank & Trust vice president and controller accused of embezzling and laundering more than $500,000 during a seven-year period. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:39:09 GMT)

Mitchell County attorney meets with parents
BELOIT -- Parents of a number of young people involved in damaging a rural Mitchell County home in late January met Wednesday night with Mitchell County Attorney Jess Hoeme, who outlined "ways to resolve" the matter and gave the parents some time to consider their options. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:16:27 GMT)

Attorney kills himself
Town of Newburgh – An attorney took his own life in his Town of Newburgh office Monday evening, Town Police confirmed to MidHudsonNews.com on Wednesday. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:43:00 GMT)

Parsippany Planning Board attorney received illegal perks from builder
Parsippany's planning board attorney pleaded guilty in federal court in Trenton on Wednesday to aiding a local builder in exchange for discounted real estate buys and other benefits for himself and family members. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:53:06 GMT)

INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS column: Attorney general subpoenas Wellpoint subsidiary
A subsidiary of Indianapolis-based Wellpoint Inc. is among the health insurance companies being subpoenaed by the New York Attorney General's Office. Empire BlueCross BlueShield is part of a probe into allegations that health insurers defrauded customers by manipulating reimbursement rates. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:04:19 GMT)

N.Y. Attorney General Accuses Insurers of Fraud
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing United Health, one the nation's largest health insurers, and demanding information from more than a dozen others. He's accusing the industry of manipulating data so it can charge patients an unfairly high portion of the bill for out-of-network doctors. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:52:04 GMT)

N.Y. Attorney General Accuses Insurers of Fraud
Morning Edition , February 14, 2008 · New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing United Health, one the nation's largest health insurers, and demanding information from more than a dozen others. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:56:38 GMT)

Attorney General 'Appalled' By Disabled Inmate Video
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is asking his Office of Civil Rights to immediately review a video of a man being dumped from his wheelchair by a jail deputy. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:31:08 GMT)

Attorney General calls for review of wheelchair case
Attorney General Bill McCollum today released the following statement regarding the case of the Hillsborough detention deputy who tossed a quadriplegic from his wheelchair: "I have viewed the video of Mr. Sterner's treatment, and I am appalled by the situation... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:37:11 GMT)

Judge forces attorney to represent death-row inmate
A judge in West Jordan's 3rd District Court is forcing an attorney to represent death-row inmate Ralph Leroy Menzies. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:42:12 GMT)

Miami city attorney resigns, accepts plea deal
Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez -- under criminal investigation for apparent misuse of his $10,000-a-year expense account -- submitted his resignation to city leaders Thursday, while accepting a plea deal with prosecutors that would place him on probation for one year. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:06:57 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer predicts Clemens pardon
One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicts Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family. Lawyer Richard Emery tells The Associated Press on Thursday that it would be easy for the star pitcher to get a pardon. Emery said the Bush administration could view the star pitcher is an American ... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:28:59 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer predicts Clemens pardon
One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicts Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family. Lawyer Richard Emery tells The Associated Press on Thursday that it would be easy for the star pitcher to get a pardon. Emery said the Bush administration could view the star pitcher is an American ... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:28:59 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer predicts Clemens pardon
One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicts Roger Clemens will be pardoned by President Bush, saying some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family. Lawyer Richard Emery tells The Associated Press on Thursday that it would be easy for the star pitcher to get a pardon. Emery said the Bush administration could view the star pitcher is an American ... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:28:59 GMT)

Are B.C.'s criminals getting short sentences, asks attorney general
B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal says he is launching a review of sentencing practices in the province in order to restore eroding public confidence in the justice system. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:29:14 GMT)

Pharmac lawyer set to tackle Herceptin Heroines' bid for funding
A lawyer for the Government's drug-buying agency, Pharmac, is expected to today confront a bid by the "Herceptin Heroines" to have the High Court overturn a decision not to fund their own cancer drug costs . (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:55:05 GMT)

Rock Musical Attorney for the Damned Will Play the Kraine
The memoir of lawyer Denis Woychuk has been adapted into a dark new rock musical, Attorney for the Damned, which is set to begin performances at Off-Broadway's Kraine Theater March 13. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:21:47 GMT)

Attorney wants Phoenix murder suspect back in jail
The Maricopa County Attorney wants the suspect in a North Phoenix road rage murder back in jail. John Chester Stuart was freed on a $46,000 bond Wednesday. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:32:58 GMT)

Lawyer: SocGen Is Not a "Victim"
A lawyer for shareholders of French bank Societe Generale asked judges Thursday to question a senior supervisor of a trader the bank blames for major losses and to revoke the company's status as "victim" in the probe. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:55:51 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer: Bush would pardon Clemens
Roger Clemens can expect a pardon from President Bush if the seven-time Cy Young Award winner is ever pursued for lying to federal officials, a lawyer involved in Wednesday's hearing told USA TODAY. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:56:03 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer predicts Clemens pardon
One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicted that if Roger Clemens is convicted in connection with the baseball steroids scandal, he'd be pardoned by President Bush. Lawyer Richard Emery also said some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family. Emery made the claims Thursday, a day after a congressional hearing broke down along party lines. Many ... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:08:08 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer predicts Clemens pardon
One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicted that if Roger Clemens is convicted in connection with the baseball steroids scandal, he'd be pardoned by President Bush. Lawyer Richard Emery also said some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:09:07 GMT)

Miami city attorney resigns
Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez, who is under investigation for abuse of his expense account, has resigned. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:09:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Bush could pardon Clemens
Lawyer: Bush could pardon Clemens (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:15:14 GMT)

Brian McNamee's lawyer predicts presidential pardon for Roger Clemens
One of Brian McNamee's lawyers predicted that if Roger Clemens is convicted in connection with the baseball steroids scandal, he'd be pardoned by President Bush. Lawyer Richard Emery also said some Republicans treated his client harshly because of the pitcher's friendship with the Bush family. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:18:00 GMT)

Top Ohio lawyer asks court to allow smoking in private clubs
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio’s top lawyer is asking the state’s highest court to reconsider an effective ban on smoking in private clubs. (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:23:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Overcharged gas customers deserve credits
A lawyer miffed to find out her variable rate plan with Georgia Natural Gas did not have the lowest per-therm rate received a $173 credit after complaining to the company — and said others should get similar treatment. [ Submit your comments below. ] Mary Irene Dickerson told the Public Service Commission on Thursday that GNG should issue credits to all its "legacy" variable-rate customers ... (Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:12:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Britney Being Held in "Private Prison"
In a new motion dropped off at the courthouse today, New York lawyer Jon Eardley claims that Britney Spears is being "subjected by her parents to their complete and total control." He goes on to allege in the documents that while Brit's "prescribed medications are designed for out-patient use...she is being confined by the conservator to the private prison of her own home." Eardley asks ... (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:13:00 GMT)

U.S. attorney: Bonds tested positive for steroids in 2001
A government attorney says that baseball's home run king Barry Bonds tested positive for steroids in November 2001, just a month after he hit his record 73rd home run of the season, according to a report from Reuters. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:22:43 GMT)

Miami's attorney resigns in plea deal
Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez -- under criminal investigation for personal use of his $10,000-a-year expense account -- submitted his resignation Thursday as part of a plea deal with prosecutors that would place him on probation for one year. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 02:37:03 GMT)

McNamee lawyer cries partisanship, claims Bush would pardon Clemens
Roger Clemens could receive a pardon from President Bush if the seven-time Cy Young Award winner is ever pursued for lying to federal officials, a lawyer for Clemens' accuser said Thursday. In the latest accusation of partisanship after Wednesday's congressional hearing pitting Clemens against the trainer who says he injected him with performance-enhancing drugs, Richard Emery says President ... (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:25:07 GMT)

Superior Court Judge Running For SD City Attorney
Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith is challenging Mike Aguirre for the city attorney's office. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:27:48 GMT)

Miami City Attorney Resigns, Cuts Plea Deal
Under criminal investigation for suspected misuse of his expense account, Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez handed in his letter of resignation Thursday afternoon and pleaded guilty to two counts of making false official statements. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 04:39:33 GMT)

Lawyer seeks price for autopsy while client still alive
Cyril H. Wecht's private autopsy services were so coveted that one lawyer called with a request for prices before his client died. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:17:59 GMT)

Attorney faces contempt of court charge
A prominent Knoxville criminal defense attorney found himself in legal hot water Thursday, facing allegations that he lied to a federal magistrate judge. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:24:22 GMT)

Clinton city attorney resigns
CLINTON, Iowa — Clinton City Attorney Matt Brisch has resigned to accept a job as a partner at Howes & Jefferies Realtors in Clinton, city officials announced Thursday. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:56:39 GMT)

Pakistan: Attorney General Aware of 'Massive' Election-Rigging Plans
Source: Human Rights Watch (New York, February 15, 2008) – In an audio recording obtained by Human Rights Watch, Pakistan's Attorney General Malik Qayyum stated that upcoming parliamentary elections will be (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:06:03 GMT)

Lawyer charged in $2m fraud case
Raymond A. Desautels III, an Oxford lawyer whose website touts him as "a lawyer you can trust," was charged by federal authorities yesterday with wire fraud for allegedly misappropriating nearly $2 million of a client's money, much of which federal agents seized last week. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:58:14 GMT)

Clinton city attorney resigns
CLINTON, Iowa — Clinton City Attorney Matt Brisch has resigned to accept a job as a partner at Howes & Jefferies Realtors in Clinton, city officials announced Thursday. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:01:11 GMT)

Miami city attorney resigns in plea bargain
Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez -- under criminal investigation for personal use of his $10,000-a-year expense account -- submitted his resignation Thursday as part of a plea deal with prosecutors that would place him on probation for one year. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:15:27 GMT)

Pakistan Attorney-General Denies Making 'Rigging' Comment-AFP
ISLAMABAD (AFP)--Pakistan's attorney-general Friday rejected a statement by a U.S.-based rights group that said it had obtained a recording of him predicting next week's elections will be "massively rigged." (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:30:36 GMT)

Pak polls will be heavily rigged: Attorney General
In a tape released recently by Human Rights watch Pakistan Attorney General says polls in Pakistan will be heavily rigged, TV reports. The Human Rights watch says their source is impeccable and reliable and that delay in releasing the tape was due to stringent cross-checking. (Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:32:12 GMT)

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