Attorney News May 2008

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Utah's U.S. attorney to review call for Crandall Canyon Disaster criminal probe
Updated: 1:53 PM- WASHINGTON - The U.S. Attorney for Utah says he will review a congressional request for a criminal investigation into whether the Crandall Canyon mine general manager "willfully misled" federal officials. (Thu, 08 May 2008 15:27:27 GMT)

City attorney says mayor's oil deals are not a conflict
FORT WORTH, Texas -- The city attorney says the mayor's oil and gas deals, which earned him at least $633,000 last year, are not a conflict of interest as Fort Worth continues its urban... (Thu, 08 May 2008 16:03:52 GMT)

City Attorney: Moncrief's Oil Deals Pose No Conflict
The city attorney says the mayor's oil and gas deals, which earned him at least $633,000 last year, are not a conflict of interest as Fort Worth continues its urban gas boon. (Thu, 08 May 2008 16:21:13 GMT)

Tunisia jails 14 people for bomb-making - lawyer
Source: Reuters TUNIS, May 8 (Reuters) - A Tunisian court sentenced 14 people to up to 14 years in jail for attempting to make a bomb, their lawyer said on Thursday. "The court decided to jail 14 suspects, ... (Thu, 08 May 2008 17:39:19 GMT)

Wilkins nominated as U.S. attorney for S.C.
WASHINGTON – South Carolina Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Jim DeMint today announced the nomination of Walt Wilkins of Greenville to serve as the next U.S. Attorney for South Carolina.  (Thu, 08 May 2008 17:59:12 GMT)

2 Journalists, Lawyer Arrested In Zimbabwe
(RTTNews) - Zimbabwean police have arrested two journalists and a lawyer who represented another in the recent weeks, said reports on Thursday. Zimbabwe newspaper, The Standard reported that its editor, Davison Maruziva, was arrested for publishing an opinion piece written by an opposition official. (Thu, 08 May 2008 18:27:39 GMT)

Va. Attorney General sues car title lender
Associated Press - May 8, 2008 2:55 PM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Attorney General Bob McDonnell has filed a lawsuit against operators of a Charlottesville-based car title lender for violating... (Thu, 08 May 2008 19:02:18 GMT)

Va. Attorney General sues car title lender
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Attorney General Bob McDonnell has filed a lawsuit against operators of a Charlottesville-based car title lender for violating Virginia's Consumer Finance Act. (Thu, 08 May 2008 19:08:20 GMT)

Zimbabwe lawyer, editor arrested
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The editor of an independent newspaper and a prominent human rights lawyer have been arrested, and Zimbabwe's largest farm union said Thursday that 40,000 farm workers have been displaced in postelection violence. (Thu, 08 May 2008 19:28:49 GMT)

Va. Attorney General Sues Car Title Lender
Attorney General Bob McDonnell has filed a lawsuit against operators of a Charlottesville-based car title lender for allegedly violating Virginia's Consumer Finance Act. (Thu, 08 May 2008 19:57:32 GMT)

Lawyer blames school in shooting of gay Oxnard student
Attorney for youth facing arraignment on murder charges says officials failed to defuse tensions. As 14-year-old Brandon McInerney prepares to be arraigned today in the slaying of 15-year-old Lawrence "Larry" King at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, his lawyer is advancing a defense that at least partly blames school officials for the tragedy. (Thu, 08 May 2008 20:00:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Tunisia jails 14 in hydrogen bomb case
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) -- A court in Tunisia convicted 14 young Islamic militants Thursday of trying to build a hydrogen bomb and sentenced them to up to 14 years in prison, a lawyer said. (Thu, 08 May 2008 20:02:29 GMT)

Journalists, lawyer arrested in Zimbabwe
Two journalists and the lawyer for a third have been arrested in Zimbabwe in recent days, their spokesmen said Thursday, amid signs that the Zimbabwean government is intensifying a post-election crackdown. (Thu, 08 May 2008 20:40:20 GMT)

Warren city attorney questions handling of court worker's case
The Warren City Attorney's Office has asked the Macomb County Circuit Court to use "superintending control" to disqualify the entire 37th District Court in Warren from handling a drunk driving case that involves the district court administrator. (Thu, 08 May 2008 21:03:08 GMT)

First Space Lawyer Graduates
The first lawyer to earn a degree specifically in space law graduates Saturday. (Thu, 08 May 2008 21:40:18 GMT)

Lawyer for Canadian stuck in Sudan wants repatriation
The lawyer for a Sudanese-Canadian stranded in the Canadian embassy in Khartoum says Ottawa has created five years of unnecessary obstacles to Abousfian Abdelrazik's return. He has gone to Federal Court to try to get the 46-year-old man repatriated immediately. (Thu, 08 May 2008 22:13:17 GMT)

Lawyer for Canadian stuck in Khartoum wants immediate repatriation
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Sudanese-Canadian stranded in the Canadian embassy in Khartoum says Ottawa has created five years of unnecessary obstacles to Abousfian Abdelrazik's return. (Thu, 08 May 2008 22:23:00 GMT)

Benson hires new lawyer, will fight charges
Ex-Longhorns running back Cedric Benson is stepping up his defense against charges of boating while intoxicated and resisting arrest, hiring a new lawyer in Austin. (Thu, 08 May 2008 22:54:34 GMT)

Attorney general clamps down on electronic bingo machines
At least two Sacramento County bingo parlors have been ordered by the state attorney general's office to stop using electronic bingo machines. (Thu, 08 May 2008 23:53:52 GMT)

Attorney General backs Crown lawyers at delayed murder-suicide inquest
VICTORIA - B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal is defending a decision that two Crown lawyers not be called to testify before a coroner's inquest into a multiple murder-suicide in Victoria. (Fri, 09 May 2008 00:09:00 GMT)

Marino Family Meets With Attorney General
The family of a Madison man who was killed earlier this year met with the state attorney general Thursday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 03:19:23 GMT)

Walt Wilkins nominated for U.S. attorney
COLUMBIA — Federal prosecutor Walt Wilkins has been nominated to be the next U.S. Attorney for South Carolina. (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:07:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Conflicting accounts surround death of Cal student
The lawyer for a 20-year-old man accused of stabbing a University of California, Berkeley student to death last weekend says he is not convinced his client committed a crime. (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:21:27 GMT)

Breaking news: Former city attorney dies after accident
Former city of Farmington Attorney Dwight Arthur died Wednesday night from injuries suffered after being hit by a car while riding his bicycle along U.S. 64 Monday, the Sheriff's Office said. (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:22:35 GMT)

Attorney General: Charity Bingo Parlors Must Dump Bingo Machines
State Attorney General Jerry Brown is ordering charity bingo parlors to stop using electronic bingo machines -- a move parlor operators say will cost charities millions. (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:24:17 GMT)

U.S. attorney discusses ethics
FRANKLIN TWP. -- The overwhelming majority of officeholders are good but they are being defined by an unethical minority, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie told a gathering of municipal and county officials in Warren County.It's a situation that promotes public cynicism and "puts our system of government at risk," Christie noted. (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:25:46 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced to jail for contempt
Port Huron lawyer David Black was sentenced Thursday to serve three days in jail on a contempt of court charge. (Fri, 09 May 2008 04:30:07 GMT)

Kahui prosecuter embarrassed as lawyer goes missing
Proceedings at the Kahui murder trial came to an abrupt halt this afternoon after a Crown lawyer left the court before he was due to cross-examine a witness. (Fri, 09 May 2008 05:38:17 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Arrest of Human Rights Lawyer On Politically-Motivated Charges Raises Fear of Broader Crackdown, Says Human ...
The Zimbabwe government's politically motivated arrest of prominent human rights lawyer Harrison Nkomo raises fears of a broader crackdown on government critics, Human Rights Watch said today. (Fri, 09 May 2008 06:44:06 GMT)

Riverside County district attorney's office appeals a dollar-a-minute late fine
The Riverside County district attorney's office has filed an appeal after a judge handed a $5 fine to a prosecutor who was late for a hearing -- one dollar for each tardy minute. (Fri, 09 May 2008 06:53:47 GMT)

Pension Probe Will Snare 'Hundreds' of Attorneys, N.Y. Attorney General Predicts
New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo predicted Thursday that 'hundreds and hundreds' of attorneys will ultimately be implicated in his office's investigation of government entities improperly enrolling non-employees in public pension funds. (Fri, 09 May 2008 07:02:32 GMT)

Attorney: Officials shunning e-mail
Charlotte City Attorney Mac McCarley said Thursday that public information requests for e-mail had become so burdensome that top officials had quit sending sensitive messages for fear they might become public. (Fri, 09 May 2008 07:47:30 GMT)

Attorney: Denville not paying fees for Hussa's legal defense
DENVILLE -- The attorney defending Mayor Ted Hussa against a citizen complaint accusing him of illegally parking in a handicapped space said Thursday that the town is not paying the mayor's legal fees. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:20:38 GMT)

Matawan faces delay in naming attorney
The borough was not able to appoint a new borough attorney Tuesday night because officials wanted more time to review the proposed contract from the new lawyer, Mayor Paul Buccellato said — and that has also delayed the appointment of a new labor attorney, environmental attorney, and planner. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:27:02 GMT)

Frommer buys time, lawyer
Less than three weeks before the start of his Aspen trial on 30 fraud-related charges, alleged scam artist Peter Frommer has gotten some breathing room — and, he says, a new lawyer. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:35:16 GMT)

Ex-lead attorney in Yucca case dies
Joe Egan, lead attorney for Nevada's opposition efforts against the proposed high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain, died Wednesday at his home in Naples, Fla. (Fri, 09 May 2008 08:50:39 GMT)

Sirianni Named Asst. City Attorney
Ramona Sirianni has been named assistant city attorney for Lakeland, city officials announced Thursday.Sirianni is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law, where she earned a juris doctor in 2000. (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:12:13 GMT)

Attorney general hopeful focuses on meth
This is the second in a series of stories on issues being promoted by each of the five attorney general candidates. (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:20:12 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Lawyer Applies for Exception to Charge
Harare lawyer Innocent Chagonda, who is being accused of causing disaffection among police officers under the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act, applied for exception to the charge on Tuesday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:29:04 GMT)

Ex-attorney convicted of Edmond pharmacy robbery
A former Edmond attorney who jumped from a hospital ledge after his arrest pleaded guilty Thursday t (Fri, 09 May 2008 10:39:38 GMT)

Kansas Attorney General Six Applauds New Safety Agreement with Facebook
Attorney General Steve Six announced that Facebook has agreed to changes to better protect children from predators and inappropriate content and to participate in a task force on implementation of age and identity verification software. (Fri, 09 May 2008 12:20:41 GMT)

Kilpatrick lawyer drops appeal of judge's ruling in public records battle
DETROIT -- A lawyer for Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick told a Wayne County judge on Friday the mayor is withdrawing a planned appeal to a recent court ruling in a public records fight between the city and Detroit's two daily newspapers. (Fri, 09 May 2008 13:08:03 GMT)

Defendant in slay trial, acting as own lawyer, turns accuser
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The defendant acting as his own lawyer turned accuser yesterday, grilling an eyewitness to the slaying of cab driver Kwame Appeigyei. (Fri, 09 May 2008 13:24:40 GMT)

John-john’s lawyer files motion citing DOJ’s ‘manifest error, prejudice’ against client
THE lawyer representing John Gregory “John-john” Osmeña wants the court to determine probable cause before deciding whether to arrest, arraign and hear the charge against the former Cebu vice governor. (Fri, 09 May 2008 17:05:39 GMT)

Attorney General Says 'No' To E-Bingo Machines
The state attorney general has ordered bingo operators in Sacramento County to stop using electric bingo machines. (Fri, 09 May 2008 18:45:30 GMT)

Attorney: Lake Forest Man Was Only A Gun Collector
A north suburban man charged with illegally possessing 85 weapons -- including at least one .50-caliber machine gun -- is a collector who acquired the firearms legally, his attorney said Friday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 18:50:42 GMT)

Utah Attorney General Says Sects Won’t Be Raided
Utah’s attorney general says his state would never carry out a raid such as the one on the West Texas compound of a polygamous sect. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:18:40 GMT)

SF City Attorney Denies Tiger Attack Victims' Claims
The San Francisco City Attorney's Office has denied a claim for physical and emotional injuries made against the city by two San Jose brothers wounded on Christmas Day by an escaped tiger at the San Francisco Zoo. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:25:14 GMT)

Convicted NYC lawyer sentenced to 25-to-life for murder
A lawyer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for arranging the murder of a client's husband. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:39:22 GMT)

Legislature to ask inspector general to investigate attorney general
Ohio lawmakers next week will invite state Inspector General Tom Charles to spearhead a sweeping investigation that looks at a wide range of issues in Attorney General Marc Dann's office — not just the sexual harassment complaints. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:44:50 GMT)

Convicted NYC lawyer sentenced to 25-to-life for murder
A lawyer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for arranging the murder of a client's husband. A Manhattan judge sentenced 57-year-old Manuel Martinez on Friday in the shooting death of George Kogan in 1990. Martinez had been convicted last month after being found in Mexico and extradited. He had represented Kogan's wife in a bitter divorce fight. She had been the beneficiary of ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:48:57 GMT)

NYC lawyer sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for murder of client's husband
NEW YORK - A lawyer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for arranging the murder of a client's husband. A Manhattan judge sentenced 57-year-old Manuel Martinez on Friday in the shooting death of George Kogan in 1990. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:55:55 GMT)

Patent Attorney on Why We Need to Rethink Intellectual Property
Techdirt called our attention to an interesting video of patent attorney Stephan Kinsella's presentation on "Rethinking Intellectual Property Completely". It's a long presentation, but well worth the time to watch. There is also an ongoing series of posts discussing intellectual property rights on Techdirt for additional reading. Read more of this story at Slashdot. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:58:37 GMT)

Legislature to ask inspector general to investigate attorney general
Ohio lawmakers next week will invite state Inspector General Tom Charles to spearhead a sweeping investigation that looks at a wide range of issues in Attorney General Marc Dann's office — not just the sexual harassment complaints. (Fri, 09 May 2008 19:59:49 GMT)

Utah Sects Won't Be Raided, Attorney General Says
A raid at the Texas ranch of a polygamous sect was no surprise given the secrecy surrounding the group, but Utah authorities would never act in a similar way, state Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said. (Fri, 09 May 2008 20:10:13 GMT)

Attorney outlines open meeting law to committee
"It isn't practical or efficient," Payson Deputy Town Attorney Tim Wright explained to the anxiously listening committee members. "It doesn't always make sense. It isn't easy. It is frustrating and restrictive. but it is the law." (Fri, 09 May 2008 20:10:22 GMT)

Lawyer in murder-for-hire scheme gets 25 to life
A lawyer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for arranging the murder of a client's husband 18 years ago. (Fri, 09 May 2008 20:18:36 GMT)

Kenney lawyer says there was struggle
By VIRGINIA HENNESSEY Forensic evidence shows that alleged murderer John Kenney and one of his shooting victims had a face-to-face struggle before Kenney opened fire, his defense lawyer told a judge this morning. (Fri, 09 May 2008 20:38:01 GMT)

Former county attorney bows out of interim consideration
Former County Attorney Tom Gustafson and his wife Kathy, appeared before the Crawford County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday and said thanks to the board members for asking him to consider the position of interim Crawford County Attorney. (Fri, 09 May 2008 20:56:23 GMT)

U.S. Attorney gets new prosecutor
NORTHERN KENTUCKY - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky, which covers Northern Kentucky, will receive one of 43 new prosecutors fanning out across the nation to combat the exploitation of children online. (Fri, 09 May 2008 21:48:27 GMT)

Stuart attorney Lauri Goldstein ordered to pay $87,000 in unpaid wages to former employee
Stuart personal injury attorney Lauri Goldstein must pay $87,000 in unpaid wages to a former employee, according to a decision handed down by the 4th District Court of Appeals Wednesday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:01:35 GMT)

Skirt-wearing lawyer's extra-ordinary life
Here's something you definitely didn't know about lawyer Rob Moodie: He's actually a little bit shy. (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:14:58 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced to life for murder
A lawyer has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison for arranging the murder of a client's husband 18 years ago. (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:37:13 GMT)

Svekla's lawyer presents no evidence for accused prostitute killer
The trial of Thomas Svekla on charges of killing two Edmonton prostitutes will not hear any evidence on behalf of the accused, his defence lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 09 May 2008 22:38:48 GMT)

Missouri Attorney General Suing Springfield Roofing Company
Missouri's Attorney General is suing a Springfield roofing company claiming it didn't honor it's promises to homeowners. We told you about a Springfield family two years ago and the problems they were having with Harlow Roofing and Siding. (Fri, 09 May 2008 23:42:52 GMT)

RIAA Lawyer Jumps Ship
NewYorkCountryLawyer writes "The RIAA's top litigation lawyer, who has been personally leading the RIAA's litigation campaign for the past several years, Richard Gabriel, will be leaving his law practice, after getting a job as a state court judge for a 2-year term in Colorado. What this will mean to the RIAA's litigation machine is anyone's guess. Mr. Gabriel has personally argued all of the ... (Fri, 09 May 2008 23:43:37 GMT)

Hearing date set for former attorney claiming bribery scheme in Edwards case
A federal judge has set a hearing date in the case of attorney James Perdigao, who represented Robert Guidry in the federal prosecution of Edwin Edwards. (Fri, 09 May 2008 23:59:04 GMT)

Farmington District Attorney To Prosecute Brennan Case
The latest charges against former District Court Chief Judge John Brennan have been turned over to the Farmington District Attorney for prosecution. (Sat, 10 May 2008 00:31:24 GMT)

State's lead attorney on Yucca dies
WASHINGTON -- Joe Egan, the lead attorney for Nevada in its fight against the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, died Wednesday morning at his home in Naples, Fla., a law partner said. (Sat, 10 May 2008 01:05:47 GMT)

Politics influenced state lawyer's hiring, examiner rules
Madison - Politics improperly influenced the decision to hire a top state lawyer after former Gov. Tony Earl helped a... (Sat, 10 May 2008 03:37:45 GMT)

Bankruptcy lawyer may help get money
Q: I bought a piece of furniture from CJWoodmaster, which is now bankrupt. Do I need a lawyer or am I just out of luck? — D.G., Fayetteville A: Don’t throw good money after bad by hiring a lawyer for this. (Sat, 10 May 2008 04:04:36 GMT)

Attorney: HCC student's cocaine habit may be linked to ADD meds
BLOOMINGTON — A Heartland Community College student whose attorney said his cocaine habit may be linked to medication he has taken for attention deficit disorder was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison on weapons and drug charges. (Sat, 10 May 2008 04:34:22 GMT)

Crook Snatches City Lawyer's Purse Near Courthouse
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- A city lawyer who is running for county judge was involved with the justice system in a different way on Thursday when a man snatched her purse. (Sat, 10 May 2008 04:48:53 GMT)

D.C. sniper now wants to fight his death sentence, lawyer says - roanoke.com
The lawyer's statement is a shift from the letter John Allen Muhammad wrote saying that he wanted to stop appeals. McLEAN -- Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad has changed his mind again and now wants to go forward with a federal appeal of his conviction and death sentence, according to his lawyers. In a handwritten letter from death row made public earlier this week, Muhammad told the ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 05:39:44 GMT)

Houston lawyer to run for Janek's Senate seat
Houston lawyer Grant Harpold has announced that he will run to replace outgoing State Sen. Kyle Janek. (Sat, 10 May 2008 05:49:59 GMT)

Utah Sects won't be Raided, Attorney General says
A raid at the Texas ranch of a polygamous sect was no surprise given the secrecy surrounding the group, but Utah authorities would never act in a similar way, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff said. "I know you are worried about that. We're not going to do it," Shurtleff said Thursday during a public meeting on polygamy at the Dixie Center. "We don't believe that is the answer. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:18:06 GMT)

Quintana attorney says DA won't deal
A lawyer for East Side city Rep. Rachel Quintana said Friday that his client would be willing to plea bargain in her forgery case, but that she hasn't been offered that option because the district attorney's office wants to make an example of her. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:19:43 GMT)

Horace Thomas Harris Jr., 62; Lawyer Built Successful Amway Business
Horace Thomas Harris Jr., 62, a lawyer and entrepreneur who built a successful Amway business, died April 24 of prostate cancer at his home in Laurel. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:47:59 GMT)

Utah is getting new assistant U.S. attorney
Last graf was expendable, so I made head three lines to fit. The U.S. Department of Justice this week announced it will distribute $5 million to fund 43 new assistant U.S. attorney positions, including one in Utah. (Sat, 10 May 2008 06:58:36 GMT)

Nicolo's lawyer says evidence was twisted to concoct case
Federal prosecutors twisted the meaning of a vast paper trail of bills and invoices and relied on the word of a serial liar to concoct a criminal fraud case against an appraiser, a defense lawyer maintained in a closing argument Friday. (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:08:08 GMT)

Attorney: HCC student's cocaine habit may be linked to ADD meds
BLOOMINGTON — A Heartland Community College student whose attorney said his cocaine habit may be linked to medication he has taken for attention deficit disorder was sentenced Friday to 13 years in prison on weapons and drug charges. (Sat, 10 May 2008 07:09:03 GMT)

Ex-lawyer gets 25 yrs for hiring hit man
A former lawyer got 25 years in jail Friday for hiring a hit man to kill a client's husband - and prosecutors said they are building a murder case against the victim's wife. (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:04:07 GMT)

Eatontown lawyer gets seven years for theft
An Eatontown lawyer was sentenced Friday to seven years in state prison for stealing $1 million from K. Hovnanian while employed as an in-house attorney for the company. (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:41:12 GMT)

5 docs, lawyer, designer join IIM-C
Five doctors, a lawyer and a fashion designer are among those who have made it to the 2008 batch and IIM-C old timers say that this is perhaps the first time that the institute has received such a variety. (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:42:13 GMT)

Ohio legislators want inspector general to investigate Attorney General Marc Dann
Columbus -- State legislative leaders say they will bring in Ohio Inspector General Tom Charles next week to launch an independent investigation into allegations swirling around Attorney General Marc Dann. (Sat, 10 May 2008 08:46:31 GMT)

Attorney says Benson has been stopped several times
Bears running back Cedric Benson had been stopped "several times" aboard his boat in Texas before last weekend's arrest but never had been charged with a violation, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:19:32 GMT)

Hartford Immigration Attorney Pleads Guilty To Document Fraud
Jose del Castillo, a city immigration attorney and former chairman of the Hartford Redevelopment Agency, admitted in federal court Friday that he falsified federal documents to assist illegal immigrants along the path to legal residency. Del Castillo, 48, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of federal document fraud, a felony that could net him up to 10 years in prison and a fine ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:40:34 GMT)

After drug arrest, Broward attorney weighing bid for Broward public defender post
Criminal defense attorney 'waiting for the dust to settle' from his arrest He officially entered the race for Broward County public defender, got arrested on a cocaine charge and then vowed in an interview he would give the incumbent "the fight of his life." (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:52:45 GMT)

Lawyer faces cocaine charge
A Fort Lauderdale lawyer and candidate to head the Broward County Public Defender's Office is facing drug charges after Tallahassee airport security said they found cocaine in his jacket. (Sat, 10 May 2008 09:57:24 GMT)

Attorney general hopeful focuses on meth
This is the second in a series of stories on issues being promoted by each of the five attorney general candidates. (Sat, 10 May 2008 10:05:32 GMT)

State Attorney's Office Lays Off 5 Employees
BARTOW | The State Attorney's Office laid off four lawyers and one secretary Friday because of legislative budget cuts, and two other departments in the 10th Judicial Circuit are also expected to lose employees. (Sat, 10 May 2008 11:12:07 GMT)

Ohio Dems strip attorney general of endorsement
Ohio Democrats have rescinded their 2006 endorsement of embattled Attorney General Marc Dann. (Sat, 10 May 2008 14:54:15 GMT)

Feds, Virginia Attorney General Oppose Hospital Acquisition In Prince William
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) - The Federal Trade Commission and Virginia Attorney General Robert McDonnell are seeking to block a planned acquisition of Prince William Hospital by Inova Health System. McDonnell (Sat, 10 May 2008 15:17:08 GMT)

Ohio Democrats strip attorney general of endorsement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio Democrats have rescinded their 2006 endorsement of the state's attorney general. Marc Dann is weathering a sexual harassment scandal in his office. (Sat, 10 May 2008 15:17:34 GMT)

Ohio Dems strip attorney general of endorsement
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Democrats have rescinded their 2006 endorsement of embattled Attorney General Marc Dann. Dann is weathering a sexual harassment scandal in his office.... (Sat, 10 May 2008 15:36:23 GMT)

Ohio Dems strip attorney general of endorsement
Ohio Democrats have rescinded their 2006 endorsement of embattled Attorney General Marc Dann. Dann is weathering a sexual harassment scandal in his office. Members of the Ohio Democratic Party executive committee met Saturday and passed a resolution saying they no longer recognize Dann as an endorsed statewide officeholder. (Sat, 10 May 2008 15:36:37 GMT)

Attorney for defendant in Baraboo twins' deaths allowed to search condo
Associated Press - May 10, 2008 11:45 AM ET BARABOO, Wis. (AP) - The attorney for a Baraboo father accused of killing his 5-week-old sons has won the right to search his client's rented... (Sat, 10 May 2008 15:50:11 GMT)

Ohio Democrats Strip Attorney General of Endorsement
COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio Democrats have rescinded their 2006 endorsement of Attorney General Marc Dann. (Sat, 10 May 2008 16:06:11 GMT)

Kapampangan lawyer hurdles UK solicitor's exam
ANGELES CITY -- Lawyer Agustin L. Angeles successfully passed the Heads I (Property), II (Civil Litigation) and III (Financial Services and Accounts) of the prestigious Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) held last March in Los Angeles, California. (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:33:52 GMT)

Lawyer's plight highlights perils of fighting China's system
He wanted to go to church _ the only chance for a brief escape from house arrest. But Zheng Enchong knew the police by the elevator might stop him, so he decided to try something new. He dialed China's equivalent of 911, hoping other police officers might help him get out of the building. Instead, he was ignored. "I wanted to see what would happen," the activist lawyer explained ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:48:00 GMT)

Lawyer's plight highlights perils of fighting China's system
He wanted to go to church — the only chance for a brief escape from house arrest. But Zheng Enchong knew the police by the elevator might stop him, so he decided to try something new. (Sat, 10 May 2008 17:48:33 GMT)

Ohio Dems strip embattled attorney general of endorsement
The Ohio Democratic Party no longer considers scandal-plagued Attorney General Marc Dann one of its own, voting Saturday to strip an officeholder of his endorsement for the first time in the organization's history. Members of the state party's executive committee moved quickly with a voice vote after little discussion. Only one member of the roughly 150-member committee voiced a "no," ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 19:37:00 GMT)

Ohio Dems strip embattled attorney general of endorsement
The Ohio Democratic Party no longer considers scandal-plagued Attorney General Marc Dann one of its own, voting Saturday to strip an officeholder of his endorsement for the first time in the organization's history. (Sat, 10 May 2008 19:37:24 GMT)

Attorney to Search Yates' Condo
The attorney for a Baraboo father accused of killing his 5-week-old sons has won the right to search his client's rented condo. (Sat, 10 May 2008 20:22:51 GMT)

Girl's attorney: Bus attack was not a misunderstanding
PINELLAS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- The attorney of a young girl who was allegedly sexually battered on a school bus outside of Dixie M. Hollins High School has said that the incident was not a misunderstanding. (Sat, 10 May 2008 22:03:26 GMT)

Former lawyer faces child porn charges
A disbarred Wilmington lawyer is facing several charges after police found child pornography on a computer in his home. (Sat, 10 May 2008 22:14:35 GMT)

Lincoln County attorney can’t file charges against sheriff
NORTH PLATTE — The Lincoln County attorney says charges will not be filed against Sheriff Jerome Kramer, who has admitted to drinking beer while riding in a car. (Sat, 10 May 2008 22:17:56 GMT)

Attorney For Sexual Battery Victim Speaks Out
WESTCHASE - Hours after one of three suspects in the sexual battery of a 15-year-old girl was released from Pinellas County Jail Saturday, the girl's attorney spoke out against comments made by the defendant's mother. (Sat, 10 May 2008 22:20:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Kirsch Nearing Plea In 'Bonnie And Clyde' ID Theft Case
A lawyer for a woman charged with stealing people's credit to travel the world in style says the former Drexel University student is nearing a federal plea deal. (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:02:33 GMT)

Idaho's attorney general clears tech center
The Idaho attorney general’s office has concluded that researchers at a University of Idaho center in Post Falls broke no state laws in blending the interests of the university and two private companies that benefited the researchers. (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:15:21 GMT)

Attorney For Alleged Killer Of Auburn Student Lauren Burk Plans Insanity Defense
Lawyers for Courtney Collins have filed documents claiming mental illness. AUBURN, Al. -- An attorney is preparing an insanity defense for a man accused in the slaying of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk. (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:17:10 GMT)

Lawyer says young Philly jet-setter nearing plea in ID case
A former college student accused of stealing people's credit to travel the world with her Ivy League boyfriend is nearing a federal plea deal, her lawyer said. (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:33:01 GMT)

Lawyer says young Philly jet-setter nearing plea in ID case
A former college student accused of stealing people's credit to travel the world with her Ivy League boyfriend is nearing a federal plea deal, her lawyer said. Jocelyn Kirsch, 22, and Edward Anderton, 25, are due in state court in Philadelphia on Monday for a preliminary hearing. They will not appear as the case is moved to federal court, the lawyer said. "It's obviously been a difficult, taxing ... (Sat, 10 May 2008 23:48:49 GMT)

Attorney prepares insanity defense in slaying of Auburn student
AUBURN, Ala. - An attorney is preparing an insanity defense for a man accused in the slaying of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk. (Sun, 11 May 2008 00:21:11 GMT)

Attorney general hopeful focuses on meth
This is the second in a series of stories on issues being promoted by each of the five attorney general candidates. (Sun, 11 May 2008 06:06:56 GMT)

CFO and lawyer quit ICC posts
DUBAI: Faisal Hasnain, the ICC's Chief Financial Officer, and Urvasi Naidoo, the in-house lawyer, have tendered their resignations from the world body, a spokesperson confirmed. (Sun, 11 May 2008 06:34:22 GMT)

Attorney wants robbery confession tossed
An attorney representing a Utah man accused of going on a crime spree after being accidentally released from jail says his client's confession to police should be thrown out. (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:00:41 GMT)

CAROL CAIN: Lawyer melds soul music, tech savvy
Chris Rizik has an eclectic career. By day, he is a lawyer and financier who cofounded Ardesta LLC, the $100-million venture capital fund in Ann Arbor that backs companies involved in nanotechnology. (Sun, 11 May 2008 07:30:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Zimbabwe Police Arrest 56 Opposition Activists
HARARE (AFP)--Zimbabwe police have arrested 56 opposition activists in the farming town of Shamva on charges of public violence, an opposition lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:11:47 GMT)

Attorney: Lawsuit vs. trooper about accountability
A woman's wrongful-death lawsuit against an Illinois State Police trooper involved in a crash that killed her daughters is more about holding law enforcers accountable than the $24 million in damages sought, her attorney said Friday. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:13:15 GMT)

Attorney prepares insanity defense for man in Auburn slaying
An attorney is preparing an insanity defense for a man accused in the slaying of Auburn University freshman Lauren Burk. (Sun, 11 May 2008 09:16:23 GMT)

Girl's attorney: Bus attack was not a misunderstanding
PINELLAS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- The attorney of a young girl who was allegedly sexually battered on a school bus outside of Dixie M. Hollins High School has said that the incident was not a misunderstanding. (Sun, 11 May 2008 11:33:26 GMT)

Supervisors discuss raise for prosecuting attorney
How much to raise the pay of Warren County Prosecuting Attorney Richard Johnson remains to be decided by county supervisors. (Sun, 11 May 2008 11:50:17 GMT)

Democrats strip attorney general of endorsement
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Democratic Party no longer considers scandal-plagued Attorney General Marc Dann one of its own, formally voting Saturday to strip an officeholder of his endorsement for the first time in the organization's history. (Sun, 11 May 2008 12:05:10 GMT)

Over fifty Zim activists arrested - lawyer
An opposition lawyer in Zimbabwe has claimed that scores of opposition activists have been detained on charges on public violence. (Sun, 11 May 2008 12:21:32 GMT)

Ohio Democrats strip attorney general of endorsement
Ohio Democrats have rescinded their 2006 endorsement of Attorney General Marc Dann. (Sun, 11 May 2008 13:24:21 GMT)

Lawyer Of Man Accused Of Abusing Child Speaks Out
The lawyer for an Orlando man accused of abusing his adopted children speaks with WESH 2 News about the case. (Sun, 11 May 2008 15:36:31 GMT)

Supervisors to appoint interim county attorney, assistants
The Crawford County Board of Supervisors will meet tomorrow (Saturday, May 10) at 8 a.m. and appoint Michael Mundt of Denison as part-time interim county attorney. (Sun, 11 May 2008 16:00:40 GMT)

Safford attorney reverses conflict opinion
The Safford city attorney has changed his mind three times in the past three months on whether Mayor Ron Green had a conflict of interest regarding the proposed Exeter Development Commerce Park. (Sun, 11 May 2008 16:33:57 GMT)

Kapampangan lawyer hurdles UK solicitor's exam
ANGELES CITY -- Lawyer Agustin L. Angeles successfully passed the Heads I (Property), II (Civil Litigation) and III (Financial Services and Accounts) of the prestigious Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test (QLTT) held last March in Los Angeles, California. (Sun, 11 May 2008 16:40:44 GMT)

Report on Bahrain torture claims inconclusive: lawyer
A medical report addressing allegations that 15 Bahraini Shiite opposition activists accused of clashing with police were tortured in custody is inconclusive, a defence lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 11 May 2008 20:33:45 GMT)

Trial For State's Attorney DUI Case Monday
Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis Ruark is scheduled to appear in court on drunken driving and weapons charges on Monday morning. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:12:48 GMT)

Crown lawyer apologises for no-show
A crown lawyer in the Kahui murder trial said a misunderstanding between him and a colleagues was the reason none of the Crown team had prepared to cross-examine a witness on Friday. (Sun, 11 May 2008 23:53:53 GMT)

Former attorney Sheehan disbarred
Former attorney Stafford Sheehan has been disbarred by the state Supreme Judicial Court for misappropriating client funds. (Mon, 12 May 2008 00:14:00 GMT)

Immigration lawyer loses appeal
A Montgomery County immigration lawyer who challenged his immigration fraud convictions has been handed a defeat by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Mon, 12 May 2008 00:26:26 GMT)

Report on Bahrain torture claims inconclusive: lawyer
Bahraini Shiites throw stones at the special forces during clashes in Sanabis, south of the capital Manama in February 2007. A medical report addressing allegations that 15 Bahraini Shiite opposition activists accused of clashing with police were tortured in custody is inconclusive, a defence lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 12 May 2008 00:37:45 GMT)

Joseph Egan, Lawyer Who Fought Nuclear Waste Site, Is Dead at 53
Mr. Egan, a nuclear engineer-turned-lawyer, led Nevada?s legal campaign to block a nuclear waste dump at Yucca Mountain. (Mon, 12 May 2008 01:57:30 GMT)

ECU hires university attorney
Donna Gooden Payne, university counsel at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has been named university attorney at East Carolina University. (Mon, 12 May 2008 03:23:22 GMT)

Lawyer volunteers to answer calls for free
SPRINGFIELD - Legal questions on any topic will be answered free of charge for Western Massachusetts residents when the Massachusetts Bar Association conducts its semi-annual Dial-a-Lawyer program on May 21. (Mon, 12 May 2008 04:11:05 GMT)

Stacey settles with former attorney
Raymond Stacey has reached a settlement with a former family attorney, ending the legal malpractice claims in his long-running lawsuit over the demolition of his parents’ house in Hermitage. (Mon, 12 May 2008 05:17:50 GMT)

Be picky to make sure power of attorney is honored
The durable power of attorney is a critical component of estate planning. But it could run into roadblocks if you don't craft it correctly. (Mon, 12 May 2008 05:35:13 GMT)

Monday update: No disciplinary hearing set yet for Kelso lawyer Ott
Officials from the Washington State Bar Association are likely to set a disciplinary hearing within the month for longtime Kelso lawyer Dennis Ott, who is once again under review for professional conduct. (Mon, 12 May 2008 06:46:47 GMT)

Contract Attorney Company Opens Boston Office
Contract attorney company Counsel on Call opened a Boston office with former Brown Rudnick partner Nancy Reiner as executive director. Counsel on Call attorneys handle cases and other matters on an assignment basis, either at the client's site or remotely. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:02:14 GMT)

Cowboy attorney
TOWNSEND - It was 30 years ago this past week that John T. Flynn first strode into the job of Broadwater County attorney. He was 25 years old, the youngest county attorney in office at that time. (Mon, 12 May 2008 07:14:15 GMT)

Lawyer intent on collecting fees
CEBU CITY, Philippines - A lawyer who was recently warned by the Supreme Court not to treat the law profession as a money-making venture is pushing for his case to collect monetary compensation from the Cebu provincial government. (Mon, 12 May 2008 08:08:17 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General Scandal Divides Ohio Democrats
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The standoff between Governor Strickland and others against Attorney General Marc Dann ought to appear to followers of this year's contentious Democratic presidential primary as just more of the same. (Mon, 12 May 2008 09:45:54 GMT)

(UPDATE) Robbers kill lawyer, 2 cops in Manila
MANILA, Philippines -- A businessman-lawyer who had just withdrawn P1 million from a bank was killed by six robbers who then slew two responding policemen in a shootout in Paco, Manila, Monday morning. (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:00:22 GMT)

Convicted police lieutenant hires seasoned attorney to defend pension
PEABODY and mdash; Lt. Edward Bettencourt seems to be taking no chances with his retirement. The convicted police lieutenant has hired high-power labor attorney Paul T. Hynes to represent him May 23 before the city's five-member Retirement Board, which will decide whether he can keep his pension. (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:13:11 GMT)

Lawyer seeks SC protection vs MILF threats, harassments
MANILA, Philippines - A Muslim lawyer who accused officials of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) of harassing him and kidnapping his client has sought the protection of the Supreme Court. (Mon, 12 May 2008 10:26:29 GMT)

Lawyer justifies move by J Arthur Brown's wife
The lawyer of embattled Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown, Rashaad Khan, has denied that Brown's wife, Susan, has fled the country to escape arrest in connection with the Fidentia scandal. Khan says Mrs Brown has received an employment offer in Australia. (Mon, 12 May 2008 11:33:32 GMT)

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