Attorney News Apr 2008

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Attorney pleads guilty in Abramoff probe
A former-high ranking Justice Department attorney pleaded guilty to conflict of interest in the Abramoff probe. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:43:51 GMT)

San Diego District Attorney Clears Police in Cyclist's Death
San Diego's district attorney says three police officers should not face criminal charges in the death of a cyclist who struggled against restraints. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:50:14 GMT)

Columbus police: No charges against aide to attorney general
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Columbus police say they won't file criminal charges against an aide to Attorney General Marc Dann who has been accused of sexual harassment. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:07:28 GMT)

Sayyed lawyer says Beirut is meddling in Hariri probe
Attorney of detained former head of General Security Jamil al-Sayyed accused the Lebanese government Tuesday of interfering in the affairs of the international probe committee in the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. "The latest position of the Lebanese government is to be considered as a form of blackmail," a statement issued by the office of lawyer Akram Azouri said. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:10:07 GMT)

Attorney: DSUSD security chief has 'impeccable record'
An attorney for the interim security chief in Desert Sands Unified School District, who is under investigation for creating a hostile work environment, spoke out today, a week after the allegations were made public. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:43:05 GMT)

Bernardo 'probably' Bain's real killer: lawyer
TORONTO - With Robert Baltovich acquitted Tuesday of killing his girlfriend Elizabeth Bain, some 18 years after her disappearance, his lawyer again pointed the finger at Canada's most notorious inmate: Paul Bernardo. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:40:59 GMT)

Lawyer can't shake off 'taint' to become judge
The Supreme Court collegium of judges headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan has shot down a proposal for elevation of lawyer G S Cheema. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:37:39 GMT)

Lawyer: Hog Farm Dispute Will Go To Court
A lawyer representing Iowa farmers who are trying to build a large-scale hog farm near Wagner says a dispute with the ... (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:42:10 GMT)

Attorney Asks To Seal Lewd Emails
The Mitchell school district attorney has asked that emails be sealed from the public in a lawsuit involving a teacher & student. (Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:57:21 GMT)

Lawyer duped by con men into buying 'Rolex' timepiece
JOHOR BARU: A lawyer was duped into paying 1,000 times more for a “Rolex watch”, which was actually worth about RM10 in a scam here several days ago. Several others have also been cheated by a group of con artists who put on a show to convince victims to buy items below market value. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:29:40 GMT)

Attorney in Edwards trial launches allegations against Jordan and Jefferson
Accusations by an attorney, James Perdigoa, in the Edwin Edwards case deepened, implicating U.S. Congressman William Jefferson, ex-U.S. Attorney Eddie Jordan, while those accused of taking bribes vehemently refuted Perdigoa’s claims. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:33:54 GMT)

Meet with the Weld District Attorney
Residents will have an opportunity to meet and talk with the Weld district attorney next month, according to a press release from the Gongloff Group. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:53:24 GMT)

Blood sample was thrown away to undermine defense, attorney says
The attorney representing a former nurse who is challenging DUI charges told a judge today that the trooper who arrested the woman threw away a sample of her blood as part of a "scheme" to undermine her defense . (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:04:29 GMT)

Attorney expects new felony charges against bay spill pilot
SAN FRANCISCO ---- The pilot of the container ship that spilled 53,000 gallons of fuel oil into San Francisco Bay is expected to be slapped with two new felony charges, his attorney said in a court filing Monday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:25:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Hog farm dispute will end up in court
A lawyer representing Iowa farmers who are trying to build a large-scale hog farm near Wagner says a dispute with the Yankton Sioux Tribe will end up in court. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:03:23 GMT)

Lawyer: Hog farm dispute will end up in court
Associated Press - April 22, 2008 10:54 PM ET A lawyer representing Iowa farmers who are trying to build a large-scale hog farm near Wagner says a dispute with the Yankton Sioux Tribe will end... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:09:38 GMT)

Council attorney now an option
The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council has approved a measure allowing the governing body to hire its own attorney when needed, but leaders said there are no immediate plans to do so. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:34:49 GMT)

Attorney: CPS Wrongfully Removed Kids From Home
An attorney for a Garland family says Child Protective Services wrongfully took two children from their parent's home. More than two weeks ago, Zoe and Chris Arriaga were taken into foster care. While in the foster home, Zoe died. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:50:01 GMT)

Clinton County attorney seeks injunction against Soboroff
CLINTON, Iowa — Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolf has filed court documents seeking an injunction to stop Jeffrey Soboroff of Calamus from calling county offices and harassing the employees. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:51:49 GMT)

Lawyer Disqualified After Another Party Sues Him for Misrepresentation
A New Jersey judge disqualified a partner, but not his firm, on Monday in an uncommon conflict-of-interest dispute that broke out when a defendant in a real property case sued a plaintiffs lawyer for alleged misrepresentation. The decision is unusual because the firm is a fourth-party defendant in the case and plaintiffs counsel at the same time. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:16:31 GMT)

Attorney: Pollock denies wrongdoing
CLEMSON — An attorney representing Clemson's head track coach said his client denies "any and all accusations of wrongdoing" in the wake of an investigation by the State Law Enforcement Division. A SLED report released last week said Bob Pollock, longtime men's track coach for the Ti... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:43:08 GMT)

N.J. attorney general subpoenas Atlantic City records
ATLANTIC CITY - Another criminal investigation is going on at City Hall. Mayor Scott Evans confirmed yesterday the state Attorney General's Office delivered four subpoenas to City Hall on Friday seeking municipal records from 2000 to 2007. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 05:40:01 GMT)

Federal attorney admits Abramoff-team conflict
The Justice Department lost one of its own to the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal Tuesday as a former high-ranking department attorney pleaded guilty to conflict of interest. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:52:46 GMT)

Lawyer Disqualified After Another Party Sues Him for Misrepresentation
A New Jersey judge disqualified a partner, but not his firm, on Monday in an uncommon conflict-of-interest dispute that broke out when a defendant in a real property case sued a plaintiffs lawyer for alleged misrepresentation. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:02:03 GMT)

Hemet lawyer pleads not guilty to embezzling more than $110,000 from client's estate
Prominent Hemet lawyer Kevin Andrew Speir pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of embezzling more than $110,000 from the estate he managed for a man under treatment for a psychotic disorder. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:08:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Xbox violated patent
Microsoft Corp. violated a patent to produce its Xbox video game player, a lawyer for Alcatel-Lucent SA told a federal jury. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:50:22 GMT)

2nd Dem joins Maricopa County attorney race
A second Democrat has joined the race for Maricopa County attorney. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:00:17 GMT)

Texas attorney general says stronger state laws needed on sexually oriented businesses
The state needs more robust laws to quickly shut down strip clubs and bars where minors are found performing, Attorney General Greg Abbott said Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:06:18 GMT)

Anti-violent game lawyer blabs to chairman’s mum
Nick Farrell the Inquirer , Wednesday 23 April 2008. 08:20:00 Mad geezer runs amok, quotes Bible COLOURFUL anti-violent game lawyer Jack Thompson has decided that the best way to influence the maker of Grand Theft Auto is by telling his mum what he is up to. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:12:16 GMT)

Police: no charges in harassment claim against Ohio Attorney General's aide
COLUMBUS, Ohio - No criminal charges will be filed against an aide in the Attorney General's office over a junior staff member's allegation that he sexually harassed her, Columbus police said Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:23:53 GMT)

U.S. Attorney closes investigation of Smith
The U.S. Attorney in Omaha has lifted the cloud of a possible federal indictment that lingered over Madison County Attorney Joe Smith for more than three years. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:54:24 GMT)

Wade gets second lawyer, pleads not guilty in killing
Joshua Wade, accused of killing nurse practitioner Mindy Schloss, was granted a request for a second lawyer Tuesday, a move that anticipates the possibility prosecutors will ask for the death penalty. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:08:28 GMT)

Judge disqualifies accused shooter's attorney
Cesar Ramos, who has been charged in connection with the shooting of Torrean Hughley, will have to get a new attorney. On Tuesday, District Judge Jerome Hellmer disqualified Julie McKenna as Ramos' attorney because of potential conflicts of interest. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:24:27 GMT)

CAMBODIA GENOCIDE COURT WARNS FRENCH LAWYER OVER 'BEHAVIOUR'
PHNOM PENH, April 23, 2008 (AFP) - Cambodia's UN-backed genocide tribunal Wednesday warned controversial French lawyer Jacques Verges over his "behaviour" during a hearing for his client, former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:32:44 GMT)

Khmer Rouge hearing adjourned; attorney warned
Phnom Penh - A hearing for former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan was unexpectedly adjourned Wednesday with the Cambodian genocide tribunal warning his attorney. Well-known French lawyer Jacques Verges - who has gained fame by representing su... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:37:13 GMT)

Baltovich lawyer again points finger at Bernardo; Librarian acquitted in girlfriend's death
With Robert Baltovich acquitted Tuesday of killing his girlfriend Elizabeth Bain, some 18 years after her disappearance, his lawyer again pointed the finger at Canada's most notorious inmate: Paul Bernardo. Although the man convicted in the slayings of schoolgirls Kristen French of St. Catharines and Leslie Mahaffy [...] (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:54:50 GMT)

Embattled Clayton board considers firing attorney
Less than a month after a Clayton County school board attorney recommended the entire board resign, the board is thinking about firing him. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:32:29 GMT)

Attorney asks judge to dismiss rape case
PORT CLINTON -- An attorney for a man charged with repeatedly raping a girl in the 1980s asked a judge to dismiss the case because he believes the statute of limitations has expired. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:36:12 GMT)

Chemical Ali leaves hospital after heart attack: lawyer
Ali Hassan al-Majid, the Saddam Hussein henchman better known as Chemical Ali who is on death row in Iraq for genocide, was discharged this week from hospital after treatment for a heart attack, lawyer Badie Aref said Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:37:32 GMT)

Lawyer slams 'illegal' detention of Khmer Rouge leader
Former Khmer Rouge head of state Khieu Samphan went before Cambodia's genocide tribunal for a pre-trial hearing Wednesday, where famed French lawyer Jacques Verges branded his detention "illegal." (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:44:50 GMT)

Khmer Rouge attorney storms out of court
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) -- Cambodia's genocide tribunal abruptly adjourned a pretrial hearing for a Khmer Rouge leader after his French attorney erupted at judges because thousands of pages of documents had not been translated into French. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:34:12 GMT)

City attorney ousted, council members cite conflict of interest
PORT RICHEY - City Council on Tuesday voted 3-2 in favor of ousting City Attorney James Mathieu because of his ties with former council members. Mathieu, who was appointed city attorney in July 2006, is the live-in boyfriend of former... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:49:00 GMT)

Foxy Brown Back In Court, Lawyer Resigns
Not even a week after being released from jail, Foxy Brown was back in court yesterday (April 22), minus her lawyer. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:12:04 GMT)

Lawyer loses license for abandoning clients
The State Bar has charged a San Bernardino County criminal defense lawyer with taking thousands of dollars from clients, then abandoning them. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:24:32 GMT)

Attorney withdraws from Foxy Brown's Pembroke Pines misdemeanor case
Rapper Foxy Brown will have to find a new attorney to defend her against misdemeanor charges related to a fracas at a Pembroke Pines beauty supply store. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:32:35 GMT)

Rezko bombshell: Talk of ousting U.S. attorney
U.S. attorney allegedly targeted by Karl Rove, Bob Kjellander At the Tony Rezko trial, a prosecutor says a former Rezko confidant was ready to testify about efforts to pull strings with then-White House political director Karl Rove to get U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald fired. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:59:25 GMT)

No more time needed to make ABCP decision, lawyer for foreign banks argues
TORONTO - A lawyer representing several major foreign banks and investment firms in the proposed restructuring of $32 billion in frozen debt notes says all creditors have received enough information to make a decision for the scheduled April 25 vote. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:22:34 GMT)

Attorney withdraws in escort service case; trial postponed
Posted: 11:55 AM- The trial of a man charged with running a prostitution ring was postponed today after his defense attorney withdrew from representing him. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:35:17 GMT)

Canadian Debt Restructuring Plan Can't Be Changed, Lawyer Says
April 23 (Bloomberg) -- A proposal to alter a C$32 billion ($31.4 billion) plan to restructure insolvent Canadian asset- backed commercial paper would scuttle the whole effort, a lawyer for the group that developed the initiative warned. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:47:45 GMT)

Dayton attorney disciplined
A Dayton attorney has been given a one-year stayed suspension of her license by the Ohio Supreme Court for failing to diligently pursue two clients' cases in 2001 and for misleading one of those clients. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:18:21 GMT)

Lawyer for HIV-positive former CFLer seeks new trial
A lawyer for a former football player convicted of knowingly exposing two women to HIV says his client deserves a new trial. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:18:40 GMT)

Talk of firing the U.S. attorney told at Rezko trial
A government witness claims political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko discussed efforts among high-ranking Republicans, including Karl Rove, to have Chicago's U.S. attorney fired, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 19:48:39 GMT)

Ship pilot's lawyer slams new charges
The lawyer for the pilot of the freighter Cosco Busan is calling new charges connected to an oil spill in San Francisco Bay irrelevant to the case. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:13:18 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's mother sues lawyer, Web sites
The mother of Anna Nicole Smith has sued the deceased television star's lawyer and several media outlets including celebrity Web site TMZ.com, claiming she was defamed. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:26:35 GMT)

New county attorney will make $175,000 under contract approved Wednesday
Collier County commissioners on Wednesday approved a three-year contract for County Attorney Jeff Klatzkow. Commissioners voted to promote Klatzkow, rather than hire an external candidate, earlier this month. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:33:21 GMT)

Attorney general: Fargo may use building fund for new school
BISMARCK, N.D. - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says the Fargo school district may use its building fund to pay for a new high school. Advertisement: MOLLY MAID OF FARGO MOORHEAD Molly Maid Introductory Offer! 50% Off 50% Off 2nd Regularly Scheduled Cleaning For New First Time Customers-Certain Restrictions Apply (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:37:01 GMT)

Attorney General says mobsters pose new global threat
Organized crime has emerged as a top global threat as mobsters conspire worldwide to prey on everything from energy markets to victims of identity theft, Attorney General Michael Mukasey said Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:23:50 GMT)

Blogger bites lawyer: autism subpoena quashed
The blogger at Neurodiversity, who tracks disputes over autism, has turned the tables on a lawyer that tried to subpoena her in a case involving vaccinations. Said lawyer now has ten days to explain why his conduct doesn't fall afoul of federal rules. Read More... (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:34:22 GMT)

Dayton attorney disciplined
A Dayton attorney has been given a one-year stayed suspension of her license by the Ohio Supreme Court for failing to diligently pursue two clients' cases in 2001 and for misleading one of those clients. (Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:04:41 GMT)

Lawyer Scolds Cambodia Tribunal Judges
A French lawyer for a Khmer Rouge leader erupted at the judges of Cambodia?s genocide tribunal because thousands of pages of documents had not been translated into French. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:26:59 GMT)

Foxy Brown - Lawyer Dumps Foxy Over Plea Deal
Rapper FOXY BROWN has been dumped by her lawyer. Just days after her release from New York prison Riker's Island, the rap star - real name Inga Marchand - learned ... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:51:17 GMT)

School head to get own lawyer
PENANG: A school principal asked a High Court for time to get a lawyer to defend him in a suit filed by the former chairman of the school’s board of governors for removing him before his term expired. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:06:28 GMT)

Texas attorney general warns that Internet safety starts with user
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sounded the first warning, and other speakers repeated it, ensuring that everyone listening got the message: Cyberspace security begins with you. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:36:00 GMT)

Talk of firing the US attorney cited at Rezko trial
A government witness claims an indicted political fundraiser told him former White House adviser Karl Rove and other Republicans discussed efforts to get Chicago's U.S. attorney fired to derail a corruption probe, a prosecutor said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:43:50 GMT)

Talk of firing the US attorney cited at Rezko trial
A government witness claims an indicted political fundraiser told him former White House adviser Karl Rove and other Republicans discussed efforts to get Chicago's U.S. attorney fired to derail a corruption probe, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Prosecutors want Ali Ata to be allowed to testify about his alleged 2004 conversation with Antoin "Tony" Rezko at Rezko's corruption trial. Ata had pleaded ... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:06:28 GMT)

Judge should lose job, panel's attorney says
An attorney for a judicial regulatory agency said Wednesday that St. Lucie County Judge Cliff Barnes should be removed from office for ridiculing other judges and court officials in his zeal to reduce jail crowding, but Barnes' attorney suggested that no discipline is warranted. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:09:23 GMT)

Talk of firing the US attorney cited at Rezko trial
Wed, Apr 23, 2008 (8:57 p.m.) A government witness claims an indicted political fundraiser told him former White House adviser Karl Rove and other Republicans discussed efforts to get Chicago's U.S. attorney fired to derail a corruption probe, a prosecutor said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:10:20 GMT)

Rove Accused In U.S. Attorney Firing Plot
A government witness claims political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko discussed efforts among high-ranking Republicans to have Chicago's aggressive U.S. attorney fired, a federal prosecutor said. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:30:03 GMT)

Rove Accused In U.S. Attorney Firing Plot
A government witness claims political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko discussed efforts among high-ranking Republicans to have Chicago's aggressive U.S. attorney fired, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:43:56 GMT)

Immigrant widow, 3 kids won't be deported, attorney says
An immigrant woman who sought refuge in the U.S. to escape gang violence linked to her husband's slaying in El Salvador won't be deported along with her three children as the family had feared, their attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:43:16 GMT)

GOP bigwigs reportedly tried to oust U.S. attorney
In a bombshell disclosure before testimony began Wednesday morning in the Antoin "Tony" Rezko trial, a federal prosecutor said a former Rezko confidant was prepared to say that another friend of Rezko's was attempting to pull strings with White House political director Karl Rove to fire U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and kill his investigation into Rezko. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:44:27 GMT)

French lawyer for Khmer Rouge leader challenges tribunal, triggering new delay
A French lawyer known for his provocative style and infamous clients has taken center stage at the tribunal for Cambodia's former Khmer Rouge leaders. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:55:35 GMT)

Utah attorney: Polygamous sect parents denied constitutional rights
FLDS parents in Texas whose children were taken away, and who must provide DNA samples, deserve independent, separate hearings before a judge -- a constitutional right that has been denied to them, a Utah attorney says. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:21:39 GMT)

'MADAM' LAWYER WANTS DA TO BARE ALL IN INDICTMENT
The madam charged with running a high-priced Manhattan prostitution ring should be set free because prosecutors haven't revealed the X-rated details of her hookers' liaisons with their wealthy clients, a lawyer said yesterday. "District Attorney... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:53:39 GMT)

District attorney, assistant DA receive service award
MANITOWOC Manitowoc County District Attorney Mark Rohrer and Assistant District Attorney Michael Griesbach will receive the Wisconsin Association of Homicide Investigators-Meritorious Service Award, according to Acting Manitowoc Police Chief Tony Dick. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:14:32 GMT)

French lawyer for Khmer Rouge challenges Cambodia court
A French lawyer known for his provocative style and infamous clients has taken center stage at the tribunal for Cambodia's former Khmer Rouge leaders, challenging the judges and adding to the woes of an already troubled court. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:30:27 GMT)

Rove Accused In U.S. Attorney Firing Plot
A government witness claims political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko discussed efforts among high-ranking Republicans to have Chicago's aggressive U.S. attorney fired, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:44:51 GMT)

‘Probe VSMMC lapses, too’--lawyer of doc in scandal
CEBU CITY, Philippines -- The lawyer of Dr. Phillips Leo Arias, one of the medical personnel facing charges for the controversial rectal operation that found its way to the video-sharing site YouTube, wants the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center (VSMMC) also probed for allegedly not implementing hospital policy. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:10:26 GMT)

Former Iraqi Deputy PM Tariq Aziz To Face Trial - Lawyer
AMMAN (AFP)--Former Iraqi deputy prime minister Tariq Aziz will go on trial next week over his alleged role in the execution of 42 Iraqi merchants in 1992, his lawyer has said. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:37:10 GMT)

Iraq's Aziz faces trial over execution of merchants: lawyer
Former Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz will go on trial next week over his alleged role in the execution of 42 Iraqi merchants in 1992, his lawyer said. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:32:06 GMT)

Attorney says ex-Cowboy Lehr won't be indicted; investigators won't confirm statement
The attorney for former Dallas Cowboys lineman Matt Lehr, who has been under investigation for months on allegations that he distributed steroids to other NFL players, said Wednesday that his client would not be indicted. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:49:09 GMT)

Iraq's Aziz faces trial over execution of merchants: lawyer
Former Iraqi deputy prime minister Tareq Aziz will go on trial next week over his alleged role in the execution of 42 Iraqi merchants in 1992, his lawyer said. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:48:27 GMT)

Bush lawyer tangles with judge over wiretaps / Attorney won't say if Congress can limit president's power
A Bush administration lawyer resisted a San Francisco federal judge's attempts Wednesday to get him to say whether Congress can limit the president's wiretap authority in terrorism and espionage cases, calling the question simplistic. "You can't possibly make... (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:48:46 GMT)

Lawyer: 9/11 mastermind trial will be 'insanity'
Prescott Prince is a small-town lawyer who has never taken a death penalty case to trial. Yet he finds himself involved in one of the biggest capital punishment cases this century: He's defending alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:09:01 GMT)

Lawyer fears 9/11 mastermind trial will be 'insanity'
Prescott Prince is a small-town lawyer who has never taken a death penalty case to trial. Yet he finds himself involved in one of the biggest capital punishment cases this century: He's defending the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:12:01 GMT)

Prosecutor to Decide to File Charges Against State's Attorney
A judge has appointed a special prosecutor to decide whether any charges should be filed against Union County State's Attorney Allen James. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:03:52 GMT)

Graham not interested in plea deal, lawyer says
Former track coach Trevor Graham, scheduled to go on trial next month on charges of lying to federal agents, apparently is not interested in any sort of plea bargain, his lawyer told the New York Daily News. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:08:51 GMT)

Attorney General investigating Blues’ acquisitions
Attorney General Michael Cox is looking into whether Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan improperly used its assets to purchase out-of-state insurance companies in violation of state statutes, a spokesman said Thursday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:02:24 GMT)

Rezko trial turns to Rove, attempt to fire U.S. attorney Fitzgerald
CHICAGO -- A government witness claims political fundraiser Antoin “Tony” Rezko discussed efforts among high-ranking Republicans, including Karl Rove, to have Chicago’s U.S. attorney fired, a federal prosecutor said Wednesday. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:05:28 GMT)

Lawyer Wants Off Rooney Case
The lawyer representing murder defendant Brian Rooney wants to withdraw from the case. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:15:12 GMT)

MCC violated Open Meetings Act, state's attorney says
McHenry County College violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act in February when security guards removed four citizens from a building while the board of trustees was holding a public meeting, according to a formal complaint filed today by the McHenry County state's attorney's office. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:21:21 GMT)

Lawyer fears 9/11 mastermind trial will be 'insanity'
Prescott Prince is a small-town lawyer who has never taken a death penalty case to trial. Yet he finds himself involved in one of the biggest capital punishment cases this century: He's defending the alleged mastermind of the September 11 terror attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:25:10 GMT)

Convicted Sex Offender Accused of Molesting 2 Boys Fires Attorney
A convicted sex offender accused of molesting two boys and possessing child pornography fired his attorney, delaying his trial until at least late summer. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:35:05 GMT)

Attorney: Girl in videotaped beating portrayed unfairly
POLK COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- The attorney for one of the teenagers charged in the videotaped beating of a Polk County girl said the charges against her client are "exaggerated." (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:37:30 GMT)

Lompoc man receives nine-year sentence for posing as an attorney
After months of delays, Senior Deputy District Attorney John MacKinnon says Euell Ryles was sentenced Thursday morning. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:55:33 GMT)

Calif. attorney general wants to expand use of DNA results
California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Thursday he is changing state policy to expand the use of DNA results, a shift he said could rekindle some cases where other leads have gone cold. (Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:39:43 GMT)

Attorney General Jerry Brown wants to expand use of DNA results
SACRAMENTO - California Attorney General Jerry Brown said today he is changing state policy to expand the use of DNA results, a shift he said could rekindle some cases where other leads have gone cold. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:00:27 GMT)

Haneef inquiry could be waste of time and money: lawyer
The lawyer for former Gold Coast terrorism suspect Dr Mohamed Haneef says he is worried a Government-ordered inquiry into the case will be a waste of time and money. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:36:00 GMT)

Reid gets new attorney for homicide case
Elijah Reid will have an experienced defense attorney to represent him in a double homicide case in Rock Island County Circuit Court. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:15:21 GMT)

Attorney calls investigation of area coach sloppy
An attorney who is defending a former Midway football coach facing 10 sex-related counts involving minors intends to prove the investigation was sloppy, he said Thursday. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:33:46 GMT)

PEORIA: Parker’s attorney contacts ARDC about possible ethics violations committed by Lyons
PEORIA - An attorney for former Peoria police officer Troy Parker contacted the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission about potential ethical violations committed by the county’s top prosecutor. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:34:59 GMT)

Parker's Attorney Speaks Out
Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:42 p.m. The attorney for a former Peoria Police officer Troy Parker says his client is getting bad publicity for no good reason.. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:47:22 GMT)

Attorney general will investigate link between former prosecutor, man accused of running prostitution ring
Posted: 9:36 PM- The Utah Attorney General's office is investigating the relationship between ousted Salt Lake prosecutor Kent Morgan and Steven Maese, who is accused of running a prostitution ring. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:51:43 GMT)

John Raymond Sr., lawyer, community leader
John J. Raymond Sr. of Lantana, a retired lawyer known for leadership in the business world as well as efforts to help the poor, died Wednesday after an illness. He was 95. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:57:26 GMT)

Lawsuit claims Manchester attorney drained accounts
Manchester attorney Thomas J. Tessier, a nephew of the late state Supreme Court Chief Justice and Gov. John W. King, is being sued for allegedly stealing $2.7 million from a client's inheritance.The New Hampshire Supreme Court suspended Tessier from practicing law last month pending an investigation into the allegations. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:18:59 GMT)

Attorney is facing grievance on ethics
Richard Seltzer, who once served as Montclair's acting township attorney, is being accused of engaging in unethical conduct by disclosing privileged information to assist another public employee in a wrongful-dismissal lawsuit. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:57:17 GMT)

John Raymond Sr., lawyer, community leader
John J. Raymond Sr. of Lantana, a retired lawyer known for leadership in the business world as well as efforts to help the poor, died Wednesday after an illness. He was 95. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:15:27 GMT)

Attorney eyes seat on bench
Stephen Hyles, a Columbus attorney, declared Thursday he would seek the office of Municipal Court judge. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:18:39 GMT)

Attorney says Fieger's a victim
An attorney for Southfield lawyer Geoffrey Fieger put the federal government on trial Thursday in a case that accuses Fieger and law partner Vernon (Ven) Johnson of illegally funneling $127,000 into John Edwards' 2004 presidential campaign. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:22:26 GMT)

CTA bus drags woman for block: attorney
A CTA bus dragged a 28-year-old woman as far as 1½ blocks in the South Loop on Thursday morning, leaving her hospitalized with several broken bones on her left side, the attorney hired by the woman's family said. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:11:55 GMT)

DA's 'a liar,' lawyer says
Craig Cordes' lawyer Thursday accused Onondaga CountyÕ7FitzpatrickÕ District Attorney William Fitzpatrick of lying when he claimed Heather Wilkins was operating the boat that was struck by Cordes' boat in a fatal crash on Skaneateles Lake. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:18:56 GMT)

Prosecutor 'a liar,' defense attorney claims
Craig Cordes' lawyer Thursday accused Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick of lying when he claimed Heather Wilkins was operatingÕ7FitzpatrickÕ the boat that was struck by Cordes' boat in a fatal crash on Skaneateles Lake. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:23:47 GMT)

Madrigal questions late aunt’s lawyer execution of will
MANILA, Philippines -- The counsel of Senator Maria Ana Consuelo "Jamby" Madrigal, who was left out of the late Consuelo "Chito" Madrigal-Collantes’s will, has questioned the move of her billionaire aunt’s lawyer to execute the will. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:11:15 GMT)

Brinkerhoff attorney says police had a warrant for Trim
Barbara Brinkerhoff 's Attorney, Moshe Horn says the department had an active warrant out on Travis Trim and never let police know about it. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:15:00 GMT)

Clayton County attorney quits
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) The attorney hired by the Clayton County school board to help it keep its accreditation has resigned over the board's choice of a temporary superintendent. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:35:40 GMT)

Lawyer for suspect in murder of Va. woman wants off case
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) - First, murder suspect Brian Rooney wanted to fire his attorney. Then he tried to have the judge removed. Now, three weeks before his trial is to begin, Rooney's lawyer wants off the case, saying Rooney apparently is trying to represent himself. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:40:54 GMT)

Lawyer For Suspect In Va. Student's Slaying Wants Off Case
Three weeks before his trial is to begin, Brian Rooney's lawyer wants off the case, saying Rooney apparently is trying to represent himself. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:13:09 GMT)

Clayton Schools' Attorney Resigns
The attorney hired by the Clayton County school board to help keep its accreditation resigned on Thursday. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:13:39 GMT)

Domenici Rebuked for Call to U.S. Attorney Before Election
Sen. Pete V. Domenici was admonished yesterday for his "appearance of impropriety" in connection with the firing of a U.S. attorney, one of nine prosecutors who were dismissed in 2006, leading to investigations of the Justice Department and the resignation of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:56:50 GMT)

E-mails: Mayor's attorney worried about media scrutiny in text settlement
DETROIT -- E-mails released today show that Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's city-paid private attorney was gravely concerned that details of a settlement in the whistle-blower case against the city would become public. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:08:44 GMT)

DiNapoli suspends $106,700 lawyer pension
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Friday morning suspended the $106,700 state pension of Albert D'Agostino, the Valley Stream lawyer Newsday profiled two weeks ago because he received 21-years worth of retroactive pension credits from Nassau County and Hempstead Town, even though he had been paid as an independent contractor all those years, a spokesman for DiNapoli said Friday. ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:02:29 GMT)

GEOFFREY FIEGER TRIAL: Lawyer: I wasn't pushed to donate
A lawyer in Geoffrey Fieger's law firm testified in federal court today that he was proud to contribute $2,000 in 2003 to John Edwards' presidential campaign, and never felt under pressure to do so. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:03:15 GMT)

Lawyer For Suspect In Killing Wants Off Case
First, murder suspect Brian Rooney wanted to fire his attorney. Then he tried to have the judge removed. Now, three weeks before his trial is to begin, Rooney's lawyer wants off the case, saying Rooney apparently is trying to represent himself. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:42:22 GMT)

Israeli family to give up deportation fight, lawyer says
Members of an Israeli family who have been living in the sanctuary of a southern Newfoundland church for almost three years have decided to leave Canada, their lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:52:54 GMT)

Berkeley Lawyer Files Class-Action Suit against Pacific Steel
Community members turned the heat up a notch on Pacific Steel Casting Tuesday when Berkeley lawyer Tim Rumberger filed a class-action nuisance lawsuit against the foundry on behalf of thousands of West Berkeley neighbors. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:35:37 GMT)

Former Scott County attorney loses license
DAVENPORT, IA. -- The Iowa Supreme Court has revoked the law license of former Scott County Attorney Bill Davis, a document signed by the chief justice said. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:30:12 GMT)

Attorney general announces arrest of two Harrisburg men accused of burglaries in six counties
HARRISBURG — Two Harrisburg men accused of committing a string of burglaries at television appliance and car audio stores in six counties throughout South Central and Northeastern Pennsylvania have been arrested by the Attorney General’s Office, Pennsylvania State Police, and local police departments. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:49:32 GMT)

Cunningham's attorney says he'll seek delay if case goes to trial
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for the former top executive of CIETC (c-tech) says he will seek a delay if she's ordered to stand trial. Ramona Cunningham faces a hearing next month to determine if she's mentally competent to face trial. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:05:46 GMT)

Attorney general says partial abortion a crime in Tennessee
Tennessee's attorney general says that performing a late-term abortion procedure is already banned in the state by federal law. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:09:33 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman dragged by bus
A woman received several broken bones when she was dragged by a Chicago city bus for up to 1 1/2 city blocks, the woman's lawyer said. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:28:32 GMT)

Clayton County School Board Attorney Quits
JONESBORO, Ga. -- The attorney hired by the Clayton County school board to help it keep its accreditation has resigned over the board's choice of a temporary superintendent. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:39:16 GMT)

Attorney General Wants To Stop Online Cigarette Sales To Minors
The attorney general has been targeting online social networks for years, calling for protection of underage members. Now he's after Web sites that sell cigarettes. He is calling for the government to get involved and stop delivery to underage customers. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:46:43 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman dragged by bus
A woman received several broken bones when she was dragged by a Chicago city bus for up to 1 1/2 city blocks, the woman's lawyer said.Tom Prindable, a lawyer hired by the family of Yvonne Bernier, 28, said Bernier's hair or another body part apparently became stuck in the door of the bus and she was dragged for a short distance before passengers yelled for the driver to stop, the Chicago ... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:13:05 GMT)

Attorney General pursues investigation of Blue Cross
Michigan Attorney General Michael Cox sent a fax on Thursday night to Dan Loepp, president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, asking Loepp to explain by June 2 whether the company violated state laws by purchasing a... (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:32:34 GMT)

Attorney Generals Ask For FCC Investigation Into Satellite Merger
More politicians have asked the FCC to take a closer look at the potential merger between XM and Sirius , as 11 state attorney generals have called for a probe into the merger. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 19:37:14 GMT)

FLDS attorney challenges Texas count of pregnant minors from polygamous sect
Posted: 4:05 PM- SAN ANGELO, Texas - An attorney for FLDS families in Texas today challenged the state's claim of a pervasive pattern of underage girls having children, saying that the state's own documents show that just two teenagers in custody are pregnant. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:20:16 GMT)

Lawyer for Brittany Navarra wants her trial moved
Trial for one of two teenage murder defendants could be moved because her lawyer contends she can’t get a fair trial in Madera County. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:17:42 GMT)

Shawnee attorney sentenced for assaulting clients
1. 4/25/2008 8:17:24 AM, Spike, Tulsa Just another typical attorney who thinks that they are above the law simply because they have studied how to twist it. Hopefully his new love interest will make him not want to return to society! (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:19:58 GMT)

Accused September 11 planner meets his U.S. lawyer
The Guantanamo prisoner accused of masterminding the September 11 attacks has met for the first time with the U.S. military lawyer assigned to defend him on war crimes charges that could lead to his execution, the attorney said on Friday. (Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:38:42 GMT)

Marine Widow's Attorney Accuses DA Of Misconduct
The lawyer for a Marine widow freed after more than two years behind bars is accusing the district attorney's office of misconduct. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:05:37 GMT)

The American Lawyer to Launch New Web Site with Extended Online . Coverage of 2008 Am Law 100
Coverage of 2008 Am Law 100 24/04/2008 14:25:00 Business Wire The American Lawyer, the leading legal magazine focused on the world s largest law firms, will formally launch its new Web site at www.americanlawyer.com on April 30. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:50:11 GMT)

Lawyer Says Illegal Detentions Made During ICE Raid
A Los Angeles civil rights lawyer is accusing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of violating the law during a Feb. 7 raid in Van Nuys. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:16:18 GMT)

Attorney general reaches agreement in gas pipeline runoff
DENVER Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has reached an agreement with four companies he says failed to keep sediment from running from the Roan Plateau into a creek in western Colorado. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:29:32 GMT)

Top terror suspect meets lawyer at Gitmo
A defense attorney met with suspected Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed for the first time at Guantanamo Bay, but the Pentagon-appointed lawyer said he could not reveal details because of "unnecessarily broad" military restrictions. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 01:48:34 GMT)

Top terror suspect, 'KSM' sees lawyer at Gitmo
A defense attorney met with suspected Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed for the first time at Guantánamo Bay, but the Pentagon-appointed lawyer said he could not reveal details because of "unnecessarily broad" military restrictions. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:04:40 GMT)

Alledged 9/11 mastermind has first meeting with attorney at Guantanamo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A defense attorney has met with suspected September 11th mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (HAH'-leed shayk moh-HAH'-med) for the first time at Guantanamo Bay. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:33:14 GMT)

Accused 9/11 planner meets his US lawyer
WASHINGTON- The Guantanamo prisoner accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks has met for the first time with the U.S. military lawyer assigned to defend him on war crimes charges that could lead to his execution, the attorney said on Friday. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:39:32 GMT)

Alledged 9/11 mastermind has first meeting with attorney at Guantanamo
Associated Press - April 25, 2008 11:23 PM ET SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A defense attorney has met with suspected September 11th mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed (HAH'-leed shayk... (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:42:56 GMT)

Candidate applies for Dodge County district attorney
Only one candidate has filed an application with the governor's office to be district attorney in Dodge County. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:56:14 GMT)

Lawyer In Schiavo Case To Speak
A lawyer who made headlines for his involvement in the Terri Schiavo case will be the guest speaker at the annual National Day of Prayer breakfast in Plant City. (Sat, 26 Apr 2008 04:13:54 GMT)

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