Attorney News Mar 2008
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Attorney for Rio Americano teacher waives arraignment
A Rio Americano High School teacher charged with 17 counts of child molestation and sexual battery avoided his first courthouse appearance Friday as his attorney waived an arraignment hearing and, instead, expected to bring the embattled teacher to court later this month. (Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:56:45 GMT)
Rapist Who Stabbed Lawyer Has Courtroom Outburst
A convicted rapist who stabbed his own lawyer last year has acted erratically in court again, this time singing "Amazing Grace" and giving rambling testimony in another rape case. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:17:44 GMT)
NY comptroller: Attorney has to pay back pension
Five school districts incorrectly classified a private attorney as an employee, allowing him to obtain a yearly pension of nearly $62,000 to which he was not entitled, the State comptroller said in an opinion released Friday. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:29:04 GMT)
Peterson says he was unaware wife, Savio contacted same divorce attorney
Stacy Peterson's family says move proves she wanted out of marriage Drew Peterson says he had no idea that just days before his wife Stacy disappeared she had contacted the same attorney who represented his previous wife in their divorce. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:08:13 GMT)
Lawyer missing after criticising China's record
Prominent human rights lawyer missing, presumed detained, after police warned him against talking to foreign press (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:08:23 GMT)
Lunsford's Lawyer Lashes Out At Bubba The Love Sponge
TAMPA - Mark Lunsford's lawyer sent a letter today to Bubba the Love Sponge Clem saying the radio personality's comments about Lunsford have been slanderous and libelous. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:23:50 GMT)
Seth Louis Needs A New Attorney... Again
- The Rhinelander man charged with killing his co-worker is looking for a new attorney- for the fourth time. 25-year-old Seth Louis is charged with first-degree intentional homicide in the death of Tracy Maurer. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 03:57:42 GMT)
Public Safety Groups Endorse Mindy Montford as District Attorney
Austin and Travis County public safety associations coming out to endorse Mindy Montford in the run-off race for Travis County District Attorney. They made their announcements Friday in Wooldrdige Square Park in Downtown Austin. Montford faces Rosemary Lehmberg in a run-off. Montford got 31 percent of the vote while Lehmberg won 35 percent in the March 4th primary. Their run-off is set for April ... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:14:51 GMT)
Illinois lawyer sues island casino for not paying up
ST. LOUIS | A Belleville, Ill., lawyer is suing a casino in the Virgin Islands, saying it didn’t make good on a slot machine payout, TV station KSDK reports. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:28:37 GMT)
Death row inmate claims his attorney did not adequately represent him
A defense attorney's failure to completely investigate key witnesses in the 1982 Frances Julia Slater murder case caused a judge to improperly sentence one of the defendants to death, the man's new attorney said Friday. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 04:45:01 GMT)
Disbarred Lawyer Gets 3 Years For Robbing Clients
Although some victims of disgraced ex-lawyer David Edward Olson said they were pleased to see him sent to prison this week, the woman who lost the most said Friday that she was outraged at the judge's decision. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:22:55 GMT)
Paralyzed Man Gets New Attorney
Brian Sterner, the paralyzed man who was dumped out of a wheelchair by a Hillsborough County jail deputy, has retained a new attorney to represent him, according to the sheriff's office. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:27:44 GMT)
Kidnap of rights lawyer in China shocking, wife says
Activists condemned Saturday the kidnapping of a prominent rights lawyer in the Chinese capital this week as shocking and unacceptable, amid a security crackdown ahead of the Beijing Olympics. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:28:50 GMT)
Kidnap of rights lawyer in China shocking, wife says
Activists condemned Saturday the kidnapping of Teng Biao, a prominent rights lawyer, seen here in December 2007, in the Chinese capital this week as shocking and unacceptable, amid a security crackdown ahead of the Beijing Olympics. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 05:57:55 GMT)
County attorney: Shooting justified
The Pima County Attorney's Office has determined that a sheriff's deputy was justified in shooting a man to death during a violent confrontation last week west of Tucson. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:06:26 GMT)
Lawyer Teng Biao Abducted in Beijing, Human Rights Group Says
March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Human rights lawyer Teng Biao was abducted in Beijing and remains missing, according to the Human Rights in China group. Teng was abducted on the night of March 6, the group said in a statement on its Web site dated yesterday, citing unidentified people. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:34:32 GMT)
Rights lawyer kidnap 'shocking,' say China activists
Chinese activists Saturday condemned the kidnapping of a prominent rights lawyer here as "shocking," as fears rose of a crackdown on dissent ahead of the Beijing Olympics. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 07:50:55 GMT)
Chinese police release rights lawyer Teng Biao
Chinese police on Saturday released human rights lawyer Teng Biao just as his secret detention two days ago began drawing intense attention from domestic and foreign rights advocates. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:23:07 GMT)
Ex-district attorney sentenced to 42 months
FLORENCE -- A judge has sentenced the former district attorney of Franklin County to 42 months in federal prison for his conviction on charges accusing him of fondling young male inmates during strip searches or while they provided urine samples for drug tests. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:02:05 GMT)
Chinese Rights Lawyer: Freed After Being Held By Police -AFP
BEIJING (AFP)--Prominent Chinese rights lawyer Teng Biao was released Saturday after unidentified police took him two days ago, Teng said. "I was taken away on Thursday night. They shoved me into a car and put a bag over my head," he said. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:26:16 GMT)
Rights lawyer says released after kidnap by Chinese police
Prominent Chinese rights lawyer Teng Biao was released Saturday after unidentified police kidnapped him two days ago, he said. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:26:38 GMT)
China frees rights lawyer, may try dissident
Chinese authorities on Saturday released human rights lawyer Teng Biao after a secretive two-day detention even while they indicated a likely trial of the prominent dissident Hu Jia who Teng has boldly championed. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:23:14 GMT)
Rights lawyer says released after kidnap by Chinese police
Prominent Chinese rights lawyer Teng Biao was released Saturday after unidentified police kidnapped him two days ago from outside his Beijing home, he said. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:32:56 GMT)
Chinese police release activist lawyer
Chinese police released a noted civil rights lawyer Saturday, but he said they warned him to keep quiet about his more than 40 hours in custody. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 11:38:36 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:39:23 GMT)
China dissident Hu Jia to stand trial: lawyer
Prominent Chinese dissident Hu Jia will soon face trial after prosecutors decided to press subversion charges, his lawyer said on Saturday, as another human rights lawyer close to Hu was freed from brief detention. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:58:19 GMT)
Exclusive: Fired U.S. attorney says he was told politics were behind his ouster
WASHINGTON -- A longtime protege of President Bush told former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias that he was fired for political reasons and that he shouldn't fight his ouster (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:17:00 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:24:23 GMT)
Chinese Lawyer, Human Rights Activist Vanishes
BEIJING, March 7 -- A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer has disappeared, according to family members and fellow activists, who fear he may have been seized by police as part of a pre-Olympics crackdown. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:48:30 GMT)
Attorney: Stacy Peterson asked about divorce before she vanished
BOLINGBROOK, ILL. — Days before she went missing, Stacy Peterson spoke with the same lawyer who represented Kathleen Savio in her divorce from Drew Peterson, the attorney said Thursday on Roe Conn’s WLS radio show. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:13:49 GMT)
Attorney Mark Geragos takes Japanese businessman's murder case
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos confirmed Saturday he is representing a Japanese businessman accused of fatally shooting his wife in the 1980s and said his first order of business will be to try to get the charges dismissed on grounds of double jeopardy. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:14:32 GMT)
Attorney Mark Geragos takes Japanese businessman's murder case
Associated Press - March 8, 2008 2:14 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos says he has signed on to represent Japanese businessman Kazuyoshi Miura, who is accused of killing... (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:24:08 GMT)
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos takes Japanese businessman's murder case
LOS ANGELES - Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos says he has signed on to represent a Japanese businessman who is accused of killing his wife during a visit to Los Angeles in the 1980s. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:29:40 GMT)
Businessman Accused Of Wife's Killing Hires Celebrity Attorney
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos says he has signed on to represent Japanese businessman Kazuyoshi Miura, who is accused of killing his wife during a visit to Los Angeles in the 1980s. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:02:14 GMT)
Chinese police release human rights lawyer with a warning to keep quiet
Chinese police released a noted civil rights lawyer today, but he said they warned him to keep quiet about his more than 40 hours in custody. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:12:28 GMT)
Evans out as Pontoon Beach attorney?
Long-time Pontoon Beach Village Attorney Eric Evans may be replaced at Tuesday's Village Board meeting by Edwardsville attorney Ron Motil. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:18:10 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 21:26:50 GMT)
Trovato named city attorney in Deltona
George Trovato was named Deltona city attorney by a narrow majority of the City Commission Saturday. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:40:39 GMT)
Page files for county attorney
McPherson lawyer David A. Page has entered the race for the office of McPherson County Attorney. He filed as a Republican candidate on March 5. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:22:16 GMT)
Trovato Appointed City Attorney Despite Elections Fraud Investigation
In a controversial 4-3 vote, Deltona city commissioners selected interim city attorney George Trovato for the permanent position, even though Trovato is currently under investigation for election fraud. (Sat, 08 Mar 2008 23:56:52 GMT)
Police in China Release Human Rights Lawyer
BEIJING, March 8 -- A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer was released Saturday after two days of secret police detention. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:33:36 GMT)
Attorney: Charred IBM Structure Was Up For Historical Accolades
An attorney says that a 69,000-square-foot IBM building that was charred in a three-alarm blaze Saturday morning in San Jose was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:44:00 GMT)
Chinese police release rights lawyer
Chinese police released a noted civil rights lawyer Saturday, but he said they warned him to keep quiet about his more than 40 hours in custody. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 04:55:21 GMT)
Attorney Mark Geragos takes Japanese businessman's murder case
LOS ANGELES -- Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos confirmed Saturday he is representing a Japanese businessman accused of fatally shooting his wife in the 1980s and said his first order of business will be to try to get the charges dismissed on grounds of double jeopardy. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:46:07 GMT)
With city attorney retiring, new lawyer sought
Pensacola City Attorney John Fleming is retiring in July, and City Council members on Monday will discuss the process for hiring a new lawyer. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:49:57 GMT)
Attorney works for community
Attorney S. Kato Crews returned to his southern Colorado roots two and a half years ago with a goal in mind: to get involved in the community and work on issues of importance to blacks and other minorities. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:53:29 GMT)
Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos takes Japanese businessman's murder case
LOS ANGELES — Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos said Saturday he is representing a Japanese man accused of killing his wife in Los Angeles in the 1980s and that his first goal will be to get the charges dismissed on grounds of double jeopardy. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:23:28 GMT)
Deltona leaders not in agreement with attorney choice
DELTONA -- If the city successfully negotiates a city attorney contract with George Trovato in the coming weeks, it promises to be a bumpy tenure. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 07:56:54 GMT)
Attorney outlines defense in 2005 Metrolink crash that killed 11
The man accused of murder in the Glendale derailment will testify that he tried but failed to move his SUV off the tracks. The attorney for Juan Manuel Alvarez has outlined how he plans to defend his client in the deadly Glendale Metrolink wreck case, saying the defendant will testify that he tried but failed during an abortive suicide attempt to move his vehicle off the tracks before it was ... (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:17:14 GMT)
Commissioners select city attorney for Deltona
George Trovato was named Deltona city attorney by a narrow majority of the City Commission on Saturday. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:17:48 GMT)
Scamming lawyer for 9/11 victims sues casinos for her gambling addiction
A 9/11 victims lawyer who swindled clients to feed her gambling habit has turned the blackjack tables on the casinos - she's suing them for letting her ante up. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 08:38:59 GMT)
I object! Ace Attorney comes with endless clicking
The fourth game in the Ace Attorney series, Apollo Justice introduces a new defense lawyer to the franchise but brings back some of the old characters for continuity. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:30:22 GMT)
Ex-lawyer sues casinos over gambling compulsion: AP
A former lawyer and media commentator who lost nearly $1 million from gambling is claiming in a lawsuit that the casinos at which she played had a duty to notice her compulsion and to stop her, the Associated Press reported. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 09:58:21 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 11:23:53 GMT)
Chinese party critic Hu to go on trial: lawyer
THE prominent Chinese dissident Hu Jia will face trial soon, after prosecutors decided to press subversion charges, his lawyer said, as another human rights lawyer close to Hu was freed from brief detention. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:40:15 GMT)
State Attorney General creates ID theft unit
Attorneys and investigators will assist identity theft victims and provide additional resources to law enforcement, under a new ID theft unit created by the Indiana Attorney General. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:07:22 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:10:22 GMT)
TBI, district attorney investigating Ray for inappropriate sexual conduct
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - The District 3 Attorney General's Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is awaiting forensic analysis of items connected with an investigation into accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct by Claiborne County Sheriff David Ray. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:12:44 GMT)
Police Probe Serial Killer Link In Lawyer's Death
Police are investigating whether a Plantation lawyer found dead in canal could be the victim of a possible South Florida serial killer. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:47:03 GMT)
Lawyer works on cleaning up Duroville
The Santa Monica lawyer in charge of cleaning up a 40-acre mobile home slum known as Duroville said he was taken aback by some of the conditions. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:18:36 GMT)
Lawyer, family visit suspected Niger Delta rebel leader
The suspected leader of a Niger Delta oil rebel group is alive and well, a lawyer said Sunday, after weeks of uncertainty about his fate since being extradited from Angola to Nigeria on treason charges. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:57:42 GMT)
Lawyer: Venezuela detains man wanted by US on drug trafficking charges
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) -- A man accused of helping smuggle many tons of cocaine into the U.S. has been detained by Venezuelan authorities, his lawyer said Sunday, insisting his client is innocent. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:45:28 GMT)
Attorney general to attend conference on smuggling
DENVER Colorado Attorney General John Suthers plans to attend a three-day conference on international smuggling, including human trafficking, starting Monday in Phoenix. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:09:23 GMT)
Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Sun, 09 Mar 2008 22:53:52 GMT)
State's attorney Russell to run for House
Fall River County State's Attorney Lance Russell will run for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 30, he announced Friday in a letter to supporters. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:19:53 GMT)
Attorney General warns of car dealer 'yo-yo' sales scam
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna is issuing a consumer alert about an illegal vehicle sales practice that's catching car buyers off-guard. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:13:17 GMT)
Gambler lawyer loses all and sues casinos
A former lawyer who gambled away nearly £500,000 has lodged a £10 million lawsuit against seven casinos, claiming that they had "a duty of care" to spot her compulsive behaviour and intervene. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:53:24 GMT)
State Attorney General Attending Conference on International Smuggling
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers plans to attend a three-day conference on international smuggling that starts Monday. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:55:17 GMT)
Attorney's Family Speaks Out About Unsolved Death
The family of local attorney found dead in a Plantation canal said they are shocked and heartbroken over her mysterious death. Tears flow on many as they try to express what Melissa Lewis meant to them. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:45:38 GMT)
Lawyer seeks Bali bombers' testimony
A lawyer for the Bali bombers is trying to have the terrorists brought to Bali to testify in their last-ditch appeal. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:28:31 GMT)
Attorney Mark Geragos takes Japanese businessman's murder case
LOS ANGELES -- Celebrity attorney Mark Geragos confirmed Saturday he is representing a Japanese businessman accused of fatally shooting his wife in the 1980s and said his first order of business will be to try to get the charges dismissed on grounds of double jeopardy. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 03:46:07 GMT)
Lawyer promises new evidence in Bali bombers case
A lawyer for the Bali bombers is trying to have the terrorists brought to Bali to testify in their last-ditch appeal. Defence lawyer Fahmi Bachmid has promised “new evidence” will be presented during current judicial review hearings being held in the Denpasar District Court. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:11:06 GMT)
Attorney joins Stilwell Legal Aid staff
David P. Madden has joined Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. as staff attorney in the Stilwell Law Office. Madden has tried more than 150 jury cases in his legal career. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:44:08 GMT)
State's attorney Russell to run for House
Fall River County State's Attorney Lance Russell will run for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 30, he announced Friday in a letter to supporters. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:09:50 GMT)
Beaverhead County attorney resigning soon
DILLON — Beaverhead County Attorney Marv McCann plans to resign within a month to move back to his native Billings, he said Thursday. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 06:24:24 GMT)
Attorney: 'It's a good thing I am healthy'
Sue Fabian asks every elected official she can: What will it take to make Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan policies more affordable? "The middle-class is really getting hit right now," said Fabian, 53, of Royal Oak, an elder law attorney and geriatric caseworker who cares for her 86-year-old mother. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:37:15 GMT)
Bali bombers had legal rights ‘amputated’: lawyer
A lawyer for three death-row Bali bombers today said their legal rights had been “amputated” because they could not testify at their last-ditch appeals against execution. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:55:51 GMT)
Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:09:02 GMT)
Fil-Am lady lawyer’s historic run in Illinois
Chicago, IL -- A top Filipino-American real estate lawyer is eyeing a chance to make history in Illinois when she runs for a seat in the State Assembly. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:13:38 GMT)
Nigeria: Okah, Atatah Alive, Healthy -Lawyer
DETAINED leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), Henry Okah and his alleged accomplice, Edward Atatah, are alive and well, their lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, said yesterday. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:34:35 GMT)
Indiana attorney general starts unit to fight identity theft
The Indiana attorney general's office has formed an identity-heft unit to help investigate cases and advocate for victims of the crime. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:57:20 GMT)
Attorney's office in budget squeeze
The Amherst town attorney's office is handling so many major lawsuits that it's running out of money to cover the printing costs associated with them. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:45:37 GMT)
Chinese rights lawyer says he was detained by security agents
Teng Biao said that he was detained for two days by Beijing public security agents who questioned him sternly and warned him about recent articles he had posted on the Internet. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:54:38 GMT)
Frogmen resume search of reservoir in which lawyer claims Madeleine McCann's body was dumped
Divers have resumed their search of a remote Algarve reservoir where a Portuguese lawyer claims the body of Madeleine McCann was dumped (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:27:18 GMT)
Attorney General announces identity theft unit
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is announcing a new Web site to provide information on identity theft. The Web site is part of the attorney general’s new Identity Theft Unit, created to assist victims and law enforcement personnel. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:14:25 GMT)
Attorney General announces identity theft unit
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter is announcing a new Web site to provide information on identity theft. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:55:18 GMT)
Bali Nine lawyer demands to see Rudd
A SHOWBUSINESS lawyer responsible for helping three members of the Bali Nine heroin gang escape the firing squad has demanded an audience with Kevin Rudd during an expected visit by the Prime Minister to Jakarta next month. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:15:00 GMT)
Tips examined to find attorney's killer
Plantation police are continuing their search for the person who killed a prominent attorney and dumped her in a canal. Investigators will spend Monday looking into tips called into Broward Crime Stoppers, Detective Phil Toman said. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:13:51 GMT)
Lawyer fears fair trial for Xue prejudiced
The lawyer for Nai Yin Xue claims intense media interest may have prejudiced his client's right to a fair trial. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:51:50 GMT)
Britney's Lawyer: "Ms. Spears is Not a Checkbook"
The gloves came off in an L.A. court today with Britney Spears' lawyer arguing with Kevin Federline's lawyer over skyrocketing legal fees arising from the former couple's bitter custody battle. Britney's new lawyer, Stacy Phillips, argued that K-Fed's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan's fees are excessive, saying that four months of fees for both sides added up to a whopping $900,000. Additionally, ... (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:40:33 GMT)
Accused killer asks judge for appointed lawyer in Memphis slayings case
MEMPHIS -- A man charged with killing four adults and two children in Memphis has told a judge he cannot afford a lawyer. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:53:34 GMT)
Former U.S. Attorney To Be WellCare's General Counsel
TAMPA - WellCare Health Plans, which administers Medicare and Medicaid insurance programs, has named a former U.S. attorney and specialist in government affairs as its general counsel. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:24:58 GMT)
Spears' lawyer argues against paying Federline's legal costs
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears' lawyer told a Los Angeles court commissioner that the pop star has already spent $1 million on legal fees in her child-custody case and objects to paying another $500,000 to ex-husband Kevin Federline's lawyers. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:33:00 GMT)
Wife knew nothing of faked death plot, her attorney says
A Lake County woman whose husband killed a man and assumed the identity of his victim knew nothing of the bizarre plot, despite police labeling her a "person of interest" in the case, her attorney said at a news conference Monday. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:33:20 GMT)
Spears' attorney argues against paying $500,000 in Federline legal costs
Britney Spears' attorney says the pop star has already spent $1 million on legal fees in her child-custody case and objects to paying a half-million dollars to Kevin Federline's lawyers. Attorney Stacy Phillips told a Los Angeles court commissioner Monday that Federline's lawyers are only entitled to about $150,000 to $175,000. She also says Spears' ex-husband can pay his lawyers on his own. ... (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:51:07 GMT)
Wife knew nothing of faked death plot, her attorney says
A Lake County woman whose husband killed a man and assumed the identity of his victim knew nothing of the bizarre plot, despite police labeling her a "person of interest" in the case, her attorney said at a news conference Monday. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:53:28 GMT)
Spears Lawyer: Federline Has More Money Than He Lets On
Kevin Federline left a $2,000 dinner tip and spent $20,000 on jewelry -- indications that he has more money than he lets on, Britney Spears' lawyer alleged Monday in arguing that the pop star should have to foot less of her ex-husband's legal bills. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:02:14 GMT)
Lawyer To Challenge Warrant In Maryland Case
posted 6:57 pm Thu March 06, 2008 - Clinton, N.C. A defense lawyer says he plans to challenge the Maryland warrant used to arrest an ailing 81-year-old prison escapee and hold him in a North Carolina jail for a week. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:05:01 GMT)
Defense attorney expected to accept plea bargain, faces prison term
A Woodlake attorney accused of drug offenses is expected to plead no contest at a bedside court hearing Tuesday at a Visalia health care center. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:14:44 GMT)
Attorney: Spears Has Paid $1M In Legal Fees
Britney Spears' attorney told a Los Angeles court commissioner that the pop star has already spent $1 million on legal fees in her child-custody case and objects to paying $500,000 to ex-husband Kevin Federline's lawyers. Attorney Stacy Phillips said Monday that Federline's lawyers are only entitled to about $150,000 to $175,000. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:47:23 GMT)
Britney Spears' Lawyer Battles With Kevin Federline's Over Legal Fees
Britney Spears' lawyer argued on Monday that Kevin Federline is charging her too much in legal fees. There was also no change in visitation rights. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:59:49 GMT)
Attorney: Ari Squire's Wife Not Involved In Twisted Plot
An attorney tells reporters that Denise Squire had nothing to do with a complicated plot that left her husband and his friend dead. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:12:50 GMT)
Spears' attorney argues against paying $500,000 in Kevin Federline legal costs
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britney Spears' attorney says the pop star has already spent $1 million on legal fees in her child-custody case and objects to paying a half-million dollars to Kevin Federline's lawyers. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:15:22 GMT)
Spears' attorney argues against paying $500,000 in Kevin Federline legal costs
Associated Press - March 10, 2008 4:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Britney Spears' attorney says the pop star has already spent $1 million on legal fees in her child-custody case and objects to... (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:17:29 GMT)
Ga. high court: Fla. lawyer doesn't have to pay $462K in back child support
Successful Florida lawyer Willie Gary cannot be held in contempt over a child-support dispute involving twins he fathered with an Atlanta woman, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled Monday. Gary, who is married with four children, had a relationship with Diana Gowins when she lived in Florida in 2000. In July 2002, Gary reached an out-of-court settlement to pay $14,000 per month per child. Gary later ... (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:26:16 GMT)
Attorney may request bond changed for alleged hitman client
RACINE – A defense attorney said she would ask her client’s bond to be changed in two weeks if Burlington police have not completed reports associated with her attempted murder case. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 20:30:22 GMT)
Spears' Lawyer Fights K-Fed's Legal Fees
Britney Spears' new lawyer has a tip for Kevin Federline. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:50:00 GMT)
Attorney: Meth drove woman's identity theft case
The attorney for a woman accused of using stolen Social Security numbers to open at least three bank accounts and take out several credit cards says her client was driven by an addiction to methamphetamine. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 21:53:24 GMT)
The Game: Has He Been Released From Prison Or Not? Manager, Lawyer Issue Conflicting Statements
Whether or not the Game has been released from prison was unclear Monday, as the rapper's manager and lawyer released conflicting statements. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:30:11 GMT)
Attorney: Wife Of Slain NYC Fire Marshal 'Certain' To Be Indicted
The attorney for the wife and prime suspect in the killing of New York City Fire Marshal Douglas Mercereau says it's "certain she will be indicted," probably for murder. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:48:26 GMT)
Spears's lawyer warns of spiraling costs in Federline battle
The divorce between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline and their battle for custody of their children has already cost the singer about a million dollars, her lawyer told a hearing Monday. (Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:54:31 GMT)
Labour retreat over attorney general's role
The government is poised to let the attorney general retain the power to stop prosecutions such as the corruption case against BAE Systems on national security grounds, the Guardian has learned. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:17:36 GMT)
Lawyer destroyed by City bullies could get record £13million payout
A city lawyer left 'disabled' by bullying at work is in line for a record compensation payout of more than £13million. Gill Switalski, 51, was head of legal affairs at a City finance company which controlled assets worth more than £102billion. But the twice-married mother was driven out of her job after being subjected to 18 months of sexual discrimination and harassment (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:27:28 GMT)
Lawyer says police whitewashed probe into fatal cop shooting in BC car chase
BURNABY, B.C. - A lawyer for a teen shot and killed by a New Westminster police officer after a car chase said fellow officers whitewashed the investigation. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:33:45 GMT)
Attorney: Wife didnâ€t know about faked death scheme
CHICAGO (AP) – The attorney for a woman whose husband allegedly faked his own death and assumed another man’s identity says the Lake Barrington woman knew nothing of the plot. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:04:16 GMT)
Blue Chip investors need money not scalps - lawyer
Any convictions over the collapse of Blue Chip-related companies would be meaningless to investors unless their money was also returned to them, a lawyer said today. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:42:31 GMT)
Spears' lawyer fights K-Fed's legal fees
Britney Spears' new lawyer has a tip for Kevin Federline: If you're going to ask for your legal bills to be paid, don't leave a $2,000 tip for the waiter on a $365 check. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:54:22 GMT)
Dallas DA asks outside attorney to prosecute ex-DART chairwoman in forgery case
The Dallas County District Attorney's office will recuse itself from prosecuting the former DART chairwoman accused of forging the signature and letterhead of District Attorney Craig Watkins. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:07:36 GMT)
Lawyer: "Ms. Spears is not an open checkbook"
U.S. pop singer Britney Spears' new lawyer on Monday argued in a hearing with her ex Kevin Federline's lawyer over the legal fees in their child custody case, saying she has been charged too much, according to U.S. media reports Tuesday. ... (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:34:10 GMT)
State attorney general speaking in Stuart on March 26
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum will be in Martin County on March 26 to address members of the Martin County chambers of commerce. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:45:10 GMT)
Attorney to appeal local man's ouster from American Legion
The attorney for veterans advocate Joe T. Joseph is vowing to appeal his recent ouster from the American Legion. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:08:57 GMT)
Lawyer threatens to sue over civil rights abuse claim
GARY | A lawyer for residents alleging civil rights abuses against the police chief and two ranking officers said Monday he will ask a judge to suspend their police powers if the mayor refuses to act. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:09:46 GMT)
Jury: Chesco man did not abuse power of attorney
A Chester County jury has acquitted a Tredyffrin Township man of charges stemming from allegations that he used his power of attorney to defraud an ailing acquaintance. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:46:11 GMT)
Texas attorney general asked to rule on Bible class offerings in schools
AUSTIN – State Education Commissioner Robert Scott has asked the attorney general to determine whether school districts must offer elective Bible classes under a law approved by the Legislature last year. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:57:35 GMT)
Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow used server for personal items, expert says
A computer that Rockwall County District Attorney Ray Sumrow says he built as a backup server for his office contained documents related to eBay sales, personal e-mails and a cheat sheet for a computer game, an FBI computer expert testified Monday morning. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:02:19 GMT)
Wyoming lawyer makes run at Senate
A Gillette, Wyo., lawyer who said he's a friend of Wyoming's Republican senior senator, Mike Enzi, said he's seeking the Democratic nomination to run against Republican junior Sen. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:04:17 GMT)
Court lets Dana exec regain lawyer license
An out-of-state court has agreed to reinstate the license of the former top attorney at Dana Corp., clearing the way for him to re-apply to function as a corporate lawyer in Ohio. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:50:56 GMT)
Area lawyer joins U.S. attorney's office
U.S. Attorney Joseph Russoniello made his first major personnel move Monday, naming top Bay Area lawyer and former federal prosecutor David Anderson as his chief assistant. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:10:24 GMT)
Attorney-client secrets need some exceptions
Let Alton Logan go. For 26 years -- nearly half his life -- this man has been trapped behind bars for a murder he insisted he did not commit. We believe Alton Logan was robbed of his freedom. Now Attorney General Lisa Madigan or Gov. Blagojevich must release him. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:10:29 GMT)
Bauersfeld named as assistant district attorney
Weedsport native Brian N. Bauersfeld has joined the Cayuga County District Attorney's Office as an assistant district attorney. Õ7BauersfeldÕ Bauersfeld started his new job March 3. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:19:36 GMT)
Wife did not know of scheme to fake husband's death, attorney says
A Lake County woman whose husband allegedly killed a man and assumed the identity of his victim knew nothing of the bizarre plot, despite police labeling her a "person of interest," her attorney said Monday. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:48:20 GMT)
Spears' Lawyer Fights K-Fed's Legal Fees
Britney Spears' new lawyer has a tip for Kevin Federline. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:50:00 GMT)
Spears' lawyer fights K-Fed's legal fees
Britney Spears' new lawyer has a tip for Kevin Federline: If you're going to ask for your legal bills to be paid, don't leave a $2,000 tip for the waiter on a $365 check. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:51:07 GMT)
Lacson witness a ‘dud,’ says Abalos lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- The supposed “surprise witness” of Senator Panfilo Lacson in the controversial national broadband network project has turned out to be a “dud,” a lawyer of former poll chief Benjamin Abalos said. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:16:42 GMT)
Budget woes hold up English learner funding, attorney says
The attorney for Republican legislative leaders told a federal judge Monday his clients can't fund English learner programs before they start dealing with next year's budget. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:22:54 GMT)
Lawyer of Cuban-Mexican researcher denies client's ties to Colombian rebels
The lawyer of a Cuban-born Mexican researcher said Monday that his client has no ties to Colombian rebels whose camp was bombed in a cross-border raid earlier this month. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:47:37 GMT)
Bullied lawyer set to collect a record £13 million damages
A leading City lawyer is in line for a record £13 million compensation payout over claims she suffered bullying and sexual discrimination by her colleagues. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:47:51 GMT)
Former attorney general testifies on white-collar crime cases
WASHINGTON - Congress is hearing from former Attorney General John Ashcroft again, this time on lucrative, multimillion-dollar agreements between federal prosecutors and hand-picked law firms to monitor corporations accused of wrongdoing. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:15:00 GMT)
Lawyer says imprisoned man innocent
A lawyer says a man imprisoned for killing another man at a Chicago McDonald's 26 years ago is innocent and he may get a new trial. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:50:57 GMT)
Lawyer denies Cumming teen killed Starbucks customer
The lawyer for a Forsyth County teenager accused of stealing a tip jar from a Missouri Starbucks then running over and killing a customer who chased him into the parking lot told a St. Louis television station that he does not believe his client ran over the man. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:27:27 GMT)
Lawyer for jailed Ont. woman worried about her safety
A lawyer representing an Ontario woman jailed in Mexico said he hopes she can survive prison while he fights to have her freed. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:00:41 GMT)
Bank of San Francisco adds attorney to board
The Bank of San Francisco added Bay Area attorney Kelly McCown to its board. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 17:29:16 GMT)
Md. Attorney General Says Video Slots May Be Illegal
The Maryland Attorney General's office has declared that the instant bingo machines that have recently proliferated in bars and restaurants in St. Mary's County could, under certain circumstances, be illegal. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:05:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Man may not have been criminally responsible in killing
PITTSFIELD - The lawyer for a Great Barrington man accused of killing his minister wife likely will offer an insanity defense, arguing that his client should not be held criminally... (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:20:48 GMT)
Ex-attorney general John Ashcroft denies wrongdoing over contract
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft denied any conflict of interest Tuesday in connection with a multimillion dollar arrangement with the Justice Department to monitor a corporation accused of wrongdoing. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:32:28 GMT)
Juvenile court offers attorney help desk
AKRON -- Summit County Juvenile Court will offer the Attorney Help Desk beginning Wednesday, March 19th. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:48:46 GMT)
Defense lawyer in Nixzmary Brown trial pushes for mistrial
The Nixzmary Brown trial isn't over yet, but defense lawyer Jeffrey Schwartz is laying the groundwork for his appeal. Schwartz's made a futile pitch Tuesday for a mistrial, claiming prosecutorial dirty tricks have all but doomed stepdad Cesar Rodriguez. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:05:31 GMT)
Attorney General Madigan Has A Baby
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan usually makes the news for going after bad guys and looking out for consumers, but today, she's making headlines as a new mom. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:08:33 GMT)
Attorney General Lisa Madigan gives birth to daughter
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is a mother for the second time. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:42:02 GMT)
Funeral for slain attorney is Friday
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for a prominent Fort Lauderdale attorney whose body was found in canal last week. A visitation for Melissa Britt Lewis will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home, 7001 NW Fourth St., in Plantation. (Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:44:01 GMT)
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