Attorney News May 2008
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Ex-NBA Ref's Attorney Blasts Feds
The attorney for former NBA referee Tim Donaghy sharply criticized the government Monday for effectively shutting down the NBA gambling prosecution. (Mon, 19 May 2008 23:30:02 GMT)
Local attorney gives an update
By Sarah Davidson Posted: Monday, May 19, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. AMARILLO -- Although custody hearings got underway Monday, for the children removed from the West Texas polygamous sect, one Amarillo attorney is still awaiting his day in court. (Tue, 20 May 2008 00:16:22 GMT)
Wife's lawyer claims McGreevey failed to cash in on his fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a political talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his notoriety after a gay sex scandal forced him from his job, a lawyer for his estranged wife tried to show Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 00:37:23 GMT)
Mishawaka asked to help out family of utility worker killed on the job :Attorney makes pension, insurance requests for ...
MISHAWAKA -- An attorney asked members of the Mishawaka Common Council to give the family of a city utility worker killed on the job last year some financial help. (Tue, 20 May 2008 01:08:02 GMT)
Ex-NBA Ref's Attorney Blasts Feds
The attorney for former NBA referee Tim Donaghy sharply criticized the government Monday for effectively shutting down the NBA gambling prosecution, charging it put Donaghy at a disadvantage because the full story surrounding his gambling scandal will not be aired. (Tue, 20 May 2008 01:22:38 GMT)
Wife's lawyer: McGreevey didn't cash in on fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a political talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his notoriety after a gay sex scandal forced him from the New Jersey chief executive's office four years ago, a lawyer for his estranged wife tried to show Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 02:29:43 GMT)
Cook County state's attorney foes go back and forth on corruption
State's attorney candidate ties Alvarez, Cook culture The Republican nominee for Cook County state's attorney on Monday accused his Democratic opponent of being part of a culture that does too little to fight pervasive public corruption. (Tue, 20 May 2008 02:57:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Barbie-maker Mattel drops lawsuit against former employee in Bratz case
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Barbie-maker Mattel Inc. dropped its lawsuit against a former employee over the design of the rival Bratz dolls, a lawyer for the giant toymaker said Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:03:37 GMT)
Lawyer requests new venue for trial
TRENTON -- Vasil "Billy" Heisler's lawyer believes he can't get a fair trial in Mercer County. (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:14:56 GMT)
Judge blasts lawyer
A judge who ordered a prominent Knoxville defense attorney suspended from practicing federal law has issued a fresh round of criticism, accusing the lawyer of unethical behavior and outright lying. (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:15:30 GMT)
Wife's lawyer: McGreevey failed to cash in on fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his fame after a sex scandal forced him from office, a lawyer for his estranged wife argued Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:16:00 GMT)
Wife's lawyer: McGreevey failed to cash in on fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his fame after a sex scandal forced him from office, a lawyer for his estranged wife argued Monday. John Post, who represents Dina Matos McGreevey, is trying to convince the judge in the couple's divorce case that former Gov. James McGreevey has underestimated his earning ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 04:33:47 GMT)
Assistant takes over as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Virginia - roanoke.com
Julie Dudley is the area's top law enforcer, but maybe not for long. Midway through her first morning as the region's top federal law enforcement official, Julie Dudley contemplated the change from the No. 2 position she'd held in the U.S. Attorney's Office. (Tue, 20 May 2008 05:38:53 GMT)
Attorney general delivers broader view of land sales
PIERRE - Economic development is a public purpose, Attorney General Larry Long says in an opinion that could clear the way for the state to sell land to be leased to a private company. Long issued the recent opinion in response to a question from Jarrod Johnson, state School and Public Lands commissioner. Long said both state and federal courts have ruled that economic development is a public ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:01:04 GMT)
Houston lawyer: Loophole voids red-light camera tickets
A local lawyer claimed Monday to have found a legal loophole for all drivers who receive a red-light camera ticket and exhorted all drivers to appeal their $75 citations. City officials say he is mistaken. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:12:01 GMT)
Lawyer 'unaware' of client's dementia
A LAWYER who revised the will of a former Qantas pilot one week before he was allegedly murdered by his de facto wife says she never knew he had Alzheimer's disease. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:28:00 GMT)
Atlantic City Board of Education rehires attorney after his DUI plea
ATLANTIC CITY - The Board of Education renewed its contract with its attorney Monday night despite the fact that he pleaded guilty last week to a drunken-driving charge. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:32:45 GMT)
Corzine taps Haddonfield lawyer to be Camden County prosecutor
Gov. Corzine nominated trial lawyer Warren W. Faulk yesterday to become the next Camden County prosecutor, potentially filling a seat that has been vacant for more than two years. (Tue, 20 May 2008 07:56:30 GMT)
Orlando lawyer disbarred for ethics infractions
The Florida Supreme Court also suspends 3 other area lawyers for violating ethics rules. An Orlando lawyer has been disbarred and three other Central Florida attorneys were suspended by the Florida Supreme Court for assorted ethical violations, The Florida Bar announced Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 09:57:52 GMT)
City asked to help out Deal family :Deal killed while on the job; attorney makes pension, insurance requests.
MISHAWAKA -- An attorney asked members of the Mishawaka Common Council to give the family of a city utility worker killed on the job last year some financial help. (Tue, 20 May 2008 11:08:14 GMT)
Lawyer subpoenas former detectives convicted of corruption
A lawyer for a man convicted in a drug case has subpoenaed two former New Haven detectives convicted on federal corruption charges. (Tue, 20 May 2008 11:41:32 GMT)
Attorney General Sues FL Company Over Withdrawing Money from Accounts
DES MOINES (AP) - The Iowa attorney general's office is suing a Florida telemarketing company for allegedly withdrawing money from people's accounts without permission. (Tue, 20 May 2008 11:49:22 GMT)
Lawyer: McGreevey could have cashed in on fame
The nation's first openly gay governor could have become a talk show host, pursued a movie deal or otherwise cashed in on his fame after a sex scandal forced him from office, a lawyer for his estranged wife argued Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 11:53:16 GMT)
Strickland begins process of selecting new attorney general
COLUMBUS (AP) - A longtime county prosecutor in Dayton and a Hamilton County commissioner are on a list of potential Democratic replacements for former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann. (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:04:36 GMT)
U.S. rests case against Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger in campaign finance trial
DETROIT -- Federal prosecutors have rested their case in the criminal campaign finance trial against high-profile Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger and his law partner. (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:07:39 GMT)
Lawyer not guilty of shooting because of mental disease
Stamford (AP, May 20, 2008 8:06 AM) -- A judge has ruled that a Stamford lawyer who shot at a motorist is not guilty because he has a mental disease. (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:18:05 GMT)
State To Investigate Lawyer Over Fraudulent Ethics Letter
Gov. M. Jodi Rell said Monday her office will investigate a state agency staff lawyer who wrote a fraudulent letter that helped trigger the firing of state ethics chief Alan S. Plofsky in 2004. (Tue, 20 May 2008 12:40:55 GMT)
Pepper for Attorney General?
Pepper for Attorney General? Copyright © 2007 The Enquirer. All rights reserved. Users of this site agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy /Your California Privacy Rights (Terms updated March 2007) (Tue, 20 May 2008 13:03:27 GMT)
Attorney for ex-ref Donaghy claims his client suggested NBA games influenced by relationships
NEW YORK - Disgraced basketball referee Tim Donaghy told investigators in the NBA betting probe that relationships among officials, coaches and players "affected the outcome of games," his attorney said. The league said the charges were unfounded. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:39 GMT)
Lawyer not guilty of shooting because of mental disease
A judge has ruled that a Stamford lawyer who shot at a motorist is not guilty because he has a mental disease. (Tue, 20 May 2008 14:41:32 GMT)
Attorney: Wrong man charged in White House shooting
Police rushed to judgment when they arrested a man in a deadly shooting outside a city bar, an attorney said. (Tue, 20 May 2008 15:55:23 GMT)
Former US prosecutor eyes office of attorney general
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) -- Stressing his conservative credentials, the former top prosecutor in western Virginia says he wants to be the state's next attorney general. (Tue, 20 May 2008 16:23:23 GMT)
Lawyer: Alleged '20th hijacker' tried suicide
A lawyer for the alleged "20th hijacker" said Tuesday that the Saudi tried to kill himself at Guantanamo last month after learning he faced a possible death sentence. (Tue, 20 May 2008 16:50:31 GMT)
All attorney general's vote-fraud cases targeted Democrats
Republican Attorney General Greg Abbott, who said two years ago that Texas faced an epidemic of vote fraud, has since prosecuted 26 cases, all against Democrats and most of them black or Hispanic, according to a published report. (Tue, 20 May 2008 16:56:34 GMT)
Costa Mesa Attorney Jack Kayajanian Featured in Best Selling Book About Bin Laden Family
There's only one attorney who has won a lawsuit in an American court against a member of the Bin Laden family, though many have tried. The custody battle between Christine Hartunian and her former husband, Ibrahim Bin Laden, and Costa Mesa attorney, Jack Kayajanian's win for Bin Laden's ex-wife, is detailed in Steve Coll's Los Angeles Times and New York Times best seller, The Bin Ladens: An ... (Tue, 20 May 2008 16:56:46 GMT)
Lawyer says terror suspect at Guantanamo attempted suicide last month
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A lawyer for the alleged "20th hijacker" in the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States says the man tried to kill himself last month after learning he faced a possible death sentence. (Tue, 20 May 2008 16:58:00 GMT)
Brownlee Announces Bid for Va. Attorney General
ROANOKE, Va. -- Stressing his conservative credentials, the former top prosecutor in western Virginia said today he wants to be the state's next attorney general. (Tue, 20 May 2008 17:09:37 GMT)
East Tennessee attorney disbarred after numerous complaints
A Greeneville attorney has been barred from practicing law after complaints were filed against him claiming he misused his parents' credit cards, among other misconduct. (Tue, 20 May 2008 17:29:47 GMT)
Lawyer: '20th hijacker' suspect tries suicide
A lawyer for a captive here, who was once suspected of being the 9/11 ''20th hijacker,'' said Tuesday that the Saudi tried to kill himself last month after learning he faced a possible death sentence. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:04:54 GMT)
Lawyer: '20th hijacker' suspect tries suicide
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- A lawyer for a Saudi captive here, who was once suspected of being the 9/11 ''20th hijacker,'' said Tuesday that the detainee tried to kill himself last month in despair over hearing a prosecutor was seeking his execution. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:11:26 GMT)
Lawyer: suspect at Guantanamo attempted suicide
A lawyer for the alleged "20th hijacker" says the Saudi tried to kill himself at Guantanamo last month after learning he faced a possible death sentence. (Tue, 20 May 2008 19:36:43 GMT)
Judge has strong words for missing attorney in death penalty case (12:25 p.m.)
MODESTO – A Modesto judge today ordered a Stockton city attorney to explain why she failed to show for court in the capital case of a man accused of gunning down a California Highway Patrol officer two years ago. (Tue, 20 May 2008 20:06:39 GMT)
Voters To Pick Next Attorney General
By Wednesday morning, Oregon should have an attorney general-elect. (Tue, 20 May 2008 20:27:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Gitmo suspect attempted suicide
The alleged "20th hijacker" in the Sept. 11 attacks tried to kill himself at Guantanamo last month, his lawyer disclosed Tuesday, saying the Saudi prisoner was distraught over a possible death sentence for charges later dropped by the Pentagon. (Tue, 20 May 2008 20:37:30 GMT)
Alleged 9/11 "20th hijacker" tried suicide: lawyer
A Saudi citizen who allegedly intended to be the "20th hijacker" on September 11 tried to kill himself last month at the U.S. prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after learning he faced charges that could carry the death penalty, his lawyer said on Monday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:20:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Jury should have heard of soldier's PTSD
The jury that convicted an Iraq war veteran of murder in the stabbing death of a fellow infantryman, whose charred body was later found in the woods, should have learned that he suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in combat, his lawyer told the Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:28:11 GMT)
Mass. attorney general, a Democratic delegate, backs Clinton
Attorney General Martha Coakley, one of two superdelegates recently elected by the Massachusetts Democratic Party, says she's supporting Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. (Tue, 20 May 2008 21:52:17 GMT)
Mass. attorney general: Archdiocese of Boston agrees to give up control of hospital system
BOSTON (AP) - The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston agreed to give up control of its financially struggling chain of six eastern Massachusetts hospitals, but will still retain authority over moral and ethical issues, Attorney General Martha Coakley said Tuesday. (Tue, 20 May 2008 22:02:39 GMT)
Lawyer and N.B.A. Are Trading Insults
While the former N.B.A. referee Tim Donaghy awaits his fate in federal court, his lawyer and league officials are trading accusations through the courts and the news media. (Wed, 21 May 2008 02:18:49 GMT)
Lawyer Not Guilty of Shooting Because of Mental Disease
A judge has ruled that a Stamford, Conn., lawyer who shot at a motorist is not guilty because he has a mental disease. Forty-year-old Eric Witlin has been sent to a state mental hospital for evaluation until he returns to court July 14. Police say Witlin fired a shotgun twice at a motorist, then broke into the home of his ex-wife and entered with the gun while his 11-year-old son was in his ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 03:07:16 GMT)
Sanctions Hearing Set for Lawyer Found to Have Humiliated Litigants, Other Attorneys
A referee has recommended that outspoken lawyer Jack Thompson be found guilty of numerous Florida Bar rule violations. Judge Dava Tunis concluded that Thompson made false statements to tribunals, disparaged and humiliated litigants and other lawyers, and improperly practiced law outside the state of Florida. A name partner at one law firm referred to Thompson's actions as "emotional stalking." (Wed, 21 May 2008 03:08:05 GMT)
Attorney honored for lifetime service
Two Rivers YMCA will honor attorney Dennis R. Fox for his volunteer service with a lifetime service award at a 7:15 p.m. dinner Thursday at i wireless Center, Moline. (Wed, 21 May 2008 03:27:22 GMT)
Lawyer says alleged ‘20th hijacker' attempted suicide at Guantanamo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico | The alleged “20th hijacker” in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, tried to kill himself at Guantanamo Bay last month, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 03:34:11 GMT)
Lawyer ambushed at Cebu capitol
A well-known lawyer in Cebu province who is also the spokesman of the mayor of Lapu-Lapu City was shot by a lone gunman in the provincial capitol on Wednesday morning. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:09:46 GMT)
Defense lawyer for mayor in lamppost mess ambushed in Cebu
MANILA, Philippines - The lawyer of a Cebu mayor linked to a Cebu lamppost overpricing mess was shot and seriously wounded after motorcycle-riding men ambushed him in Cebu City before noon Wednesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:16:57 GMT)
Vicksburg Attorney Faces Tax Evasion Charges
A Vicksburg attorney is arraigned in Jackson on tax evasion charges. The indictment alleges Marshall Ezelle Sanders, an attorney who owns and operates a law practice, evaded federal income tax years 2000, 2001 and 2002. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:17:40 GMT)
Chief justice warns League, attorney of repercussions
The chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court said the League of Women Voters "slanders" the court and its former chief justice in a federal lawsuit, and he warned the group and its attorney could face repercussions. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:19:07 GMT)
Democrats Switch Support in District Attorney's Race to Sedita
Erie County Democrats have endorsed Frank Sedita in the race to succeed Frank Clark as District Attorney. Sedita has worked in the D.A.'s office for nearly 20 years. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:23:00 GMT)
Brownlee running for attorney general
ROANOKE (AP) — The former top federal prosecutor in western Virginia, John Brownlee, announced his candidacy yesterday for the Republican nomination for attorney general. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:43:17 GMT)
Lawrence mayor says he'll ignore city attorney over water plant changes
LAWRENCE — The city attorney said Mayor Michael Sullivan is violating the city charter by trying to privatize work at the water treatment plant. But Sullivan maintains his plan had previous approval by city attorneys and he will move forward even if it means risking legal action. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:43:46 GMT)
Kroger Becomes New Oregon Attorney General
PORTLAND, Ore. -- John Kroger clinched the title of Oregon attorney general in the statewide election Tuesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 04:57:12 GMT)
Corzine taps Haddonfield lawyer to be Camden County prosecutor
Gov. Corzine nominated trial lawyer Warren W. Faulk yesterday to become the next Camden County prosecutor, potentially filling a seat that has been vacant for more than two years. (Wed, 21 May 2008 05:06:42 GMT)
Waukesha attorney convicted of forgery
Waukesha - A Waukesha attorney was convicted Tuesday of three misdemeanor forgery counts and was ordered to pay fines... (Wed, 21 May 2008 05:42:34 GMT)
Sanctions Hearing Set for Lawyer Found to Have Humiliated Litigants, Other Attorneys
A referee has recommended that outspoken lawyer Jack Thompson be found guilty of numerous Florida Bar rule violations. Judge Dava Tunis concluded that Thompson made false statements to tribunals, disparaged and humiliated litigants and other lawyers, and improperly practiced law outside the state of Florida. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:02:29 GMT)
Kroger defeats Macpherson for attorney general
Democrat John Kroger is likely to become Oregon's next attorney general after defeating rival Greg Macpherson and heading into the November election with no declared Republican opposition. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:07:45 GMT)
Top Greek swimmer tests positive for banned steroid: lawyer
Top Greek swimmer Yiannis Drymonakos, a European record-holder in the men's 200m butterfly, on Wednesday said he was pulling out of all competition after testing positive for a banned steroid, his lawyer said. (Wed, 21 May 2008 07:37:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Swimmer's 2nd sample positive
The lawyer for top Greek swimmer Ioannis Drymonakos says the Olympic hopeful has tested positive for a banned substance. (Wed, 21 May 2008 08:53:03 GMT)
Shirley Harden Condra; San Diego research attorney, choir member; 87
Her parents raised her to be a cultured young lady who studied art, music and French, but as the only child of a Superior Court judge and one of the few female lawyers of that era, it may have been natural that Shirley Harden Condra became an attorney. (Wed, 21 May 2008 10:15:36 GMT)
Murphy attorney: Ruling is political
An attorney for Democratic nominee Kevin Murphy suggested Tuesday an Election Board decision to count more than 400 disputed write-in votes for Rep. Frank Shimkus in the 113th Legislative District was a political move intended to aid the incumbent’s candidacy. (Wed, 21 May 2008 11:13:54 GMT)
Supreme Court suspends law license of KCSO attorney
The Tennessee Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Knox County attorney Carleton E. “Butch” Bryant, who also represents the Sheriff’s Office, for six months. (Wed, 21 May 2008 11:28:29 GMT)
LCRA, County Attorney withhold audio of Cedric Benson's arrest
The Travis County Attorney's Office and the LCRA have chosen to withhold audio taken during the arrest of Chicago Bears running back Cedric Benson earlier this month. Benson was arrested by LCRA police officers the night of May 3 rd after they suspected him of boating while intoxicated. (Wed, 21 May 2008 11:40:47 GMT)
Cunningham's attorney wants mental competency hearing closed
Associated Press - May 21, 2008 7:54 AM ET DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for the former top executive of a now-defunct job training agency wants a mental competency hearing in Des Moines... (Wed, 21 May 2008 11:54:45 GMT)
Cunningham's attorney wants mental competency hearing closed
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The attorney for the former top executive of a now-defunct job training agency wants a mental competency hearing in Des Moines on Friday closed to the public. (Wed, 21 May 2008 12:08:45 GMT)
Attorney General Martha Coakley Files Judgment Against Merck Pharmaceutical For The Company's Deceptive Marketing Of ...
Attorney General Coakley's Office filed a settlement with New Jersey-based drug manufacturer Merck and Company, Inc.(Merck) resolving concerns about the company's deceptive advertising and promotion of the "Cox-2" inhibitor drug Vioxx which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis. (Wed, 21 May 2008 12:10:32 GMT)
State Attorney General's Office exonerates Sanders on Sunroad allegations
Eleven months after City Attorney Michael Aguirre accused Mayor Jerry Sanders of being corrupt in his dealings with Sunroad developer Aaron Feldman, the state Attorney General's Office called the allegation unfounded. (Wed, 21 May 2008 13:05:12 GMT)
Ex AIG CEO Greenberg receives Wells notice: lawyer
Maurice "Hank" Greenberg, former chief executive of American International Group Inc , may face civil charges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 13:54:10 GMT)
Brownlee running for attorney general
ROANOKE (AP) — The former top federal prosecutor in western Virginia, John Brownlee, announced his candidacy yesterday for the Republican nomination for attorney general. (Wed, 21 May 2008 14:14:12 GMT)
Woman: Lawyer tricked me into buying 3 houses for $5M
The Warren County prosecutor's and the Ohio attorney general's offices are investigating claims by a woman who says a lawyer duped her into buying houses worth almost $5 million that she has never lived in and cannot afford. (Wed, 21 May 2008 17:00:10 GMT)
Wis. attorney general finds $600,000 to give back to state
MADISON — Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen quietly handed $600,000 back to the state after Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle asked state agencies to cut their budgets to head off a shortfall. (Wed, 21 May 2008 17:41:22 GMT)
Platte County Attorney Gets Federal Post
The U.S. attorney for Nebraska said the new prosecutor he hired from Columbus should hit the ground running because of her extensive experience. (Wed, 21 May 2008 17:42:19 GMT)
Matawan names borough attorney
Following disagreement at Borough Council meetings about who should be named the next borough attorney, the panel Monday night appointed James G. Aaron of the Ansell, Zaro, Grimm & Aaron firm of Ocean Township. (Wed, 21 May 2008 17:48:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Swimmer's 2nd sample positive
The lawyer for top Greek swimmer Ioannis Drymonakos says the Olympic hopeful has tested positive for a banned substance. Drymonakos is ranked second in the world for the 200 meters butterfly, according to the sport's world governing body, FINA, and holds the European record in the event. He was a strong medal hopeful for Greece at the Beijing Olympics. His lawyer, Stavros Mavromatis, said ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 17:54:11 GMT)
Wis. attorney general finds $600,000 to give back to state
Associated Press - May 21, 2008 1:55 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has quietly given $600,000 in taxpayer money back to the state. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:00:11 GMT)
Attorney: Peterson charged with weapons violation
BOLINGBROOK (AP) - The attorney for Drew Peterson says the former police sergeant suspected in his wife's disappearance will turn himself into authorities on a weapons charge. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:01:21 GMT)
Power-of-attorney vs. unleashing $88,212.06
Q. My father passed away last October. I was grateful that I had the foresight to have durable power of attorney for both of my parents -- or so I thought. (Wed, 21 May 2008 18:13:53 GMT)
Attorney charged with bringing drugs to Cook County Jail inmate
An attorney and two other people have been arrested and charged with trying to smuggle drugs to a Cook County Jail inmate, the Cook County sheriff's office said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 May 2008 19:12:18 GMT)
Man admits extortion against North Jersey lawyer
A Newark man admitted to a judge Tuesday that he tried to extort $2,000 from an elderly lawyer in East Hanover by threatening to tell people the attorney solicited prostitutes. James L. Pugh Jr., 45, originally was charged last May 31 with theft by extortion and terroristic threats after police said he extorted between $50,000 and $100,000 over five years from an East Hanover resident, now a ... (Wed, 21 May 2008 19:19:35 GMT)
Jury's comments unprecedented - lawyer
The lawyer of a man yesterday found guilty of attempting to murder his terminally ill mother today described the jury's comments on delivering its verdict as "unprecedented". (Wed, 21 May 2008 20:49:22 GMT)
Ex-chief judge pepper sprayed for 'no reason,' attorney claims
Police reports show pepper used on Hall, he says; cops silent Vernon Hills police used pepper spray on former Lake County Chief Judge David Hall during a traffic stop last month that sparked DUI and resisting arrest charges against the jurist, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 22 May 2008 00:12:18 GMT)
Serial killer suspect's lawyer says brother at murder scene
PHOENIX - The lawyer for suspected serial killer Dale Hausner says Hausner's brother is being investigated for one of the murders in the case. Ken Everett said in court Wednesday that a witness placed Jeff Hausner at the scene of the shooting of Nathaniel Schoffner on Nov. 11, 2005. (Thu, 22 May 2008 00:24:01 GMT)
Rights group urges release of Saudi lawyer
An international human rights organisation on Wednesday called on Saudi Arabia to immediately release a prominent Saudi lawyer, the latest reformist to be detained in the conservative kingdom. (Thu, 22 May 2008 01:30:47 GMT)
Earl Beasley to get new attorney
The former Quad-City Times maintenance supervisor who pleaded guilty to stealing from the newspaper is getting a new attorney. (Thu, 22 May 2008 01:57:22 GMT)
Attorney General Spurns Severance Tax Ballot Proposal
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Wednesday rejected a proposed ballot initiative that would increase the state severance tax on natural gas and specify how proceeds from the tax would be allocated. (Thu, 22 May 2008 02:00:37 GMT)
Attorney For Assemblywoman Francis Allen Releases Statement
The lawyer representing arrested Assemblywoman Francis Allen says she is innocent. According to the police report, Assemblywoman Francis Allen was arrested Saturday night after she got into an argument with her husband and stabbed him in the arm with a steak knife. In a statement, Attorney Richard Wright says his client denies the allegations she stabbed her husband. (Thu, 22 May 2008 02:05:14 GMT)
Former judge joins commonwealth's attorney's office
VIRGINIA BEACH Chuck Griffith, a controversial judge who lost his bid for reappointment to the Norfolk Circuit Court this year, has accepted a position at the Virginia Beach commonwealth's attorney's office. Chief prosecutor Harvey Bryant said Griffith assumed a newly created position May 1 as ... (Thu, 22 May 2008 03:30:27 GMT)
Discredited ref's attorney attacks NBA
An attorney who represents former NBA referee Tim Donaghy asserted in court papers Monday that games had been affected by relationships between referees, players and coaches. (Thu, 22 May 2008 03:46:28 GMT)
Attorney withdraws from Williamson County teen sex case
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- A Williamson County teen who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault after having consensual sex with a 13-year-old girl when he was 17 was back in court Wednesday to say goodbye to his attorney. (Thu, 22 May 2008 04:10:59 GMT)
KCSO attorney's license suspended
The list of complaints that put Knox County Sheriff's Office attorney Carleton "Butch" Bryant in disciplinary hot water made him sound like his former boss's legal hatchet man. (Thu, 22 May 2008 04:16:14 GMT)
Brownlee running for attorney general
ROANOKE (AP) — The former top federal prosecutor in western Virginia, John Brownlee, announced his candidacy yesterday for the Republican nomination for attorney general. (Thu, 22 May 2008 04:28:25 GMT)
Medway lawyer says election is valid
The town's top lawyer has issued a written opinion that the May 5 election is valid, saying the results were not affected when the warrant was not publicly posted in advance. PDF: Read the letter from town counsel (Thu, 22 May 2008 04:57:54 GMT)
Lawyer becomes first Orissa woman to scale Everest
Bhubaneswar, May 22 (IANS) An Orissa lawyer has become the first woman from the state to scale Mount Everest, the world's highest peak. (Thu, 22 May 2008 05:30:00 GMT)
Judge clears Wonder Lake attorney of theft
A McHenry County judge today exonerated Wonder Lake attorney Charmane Ruckoldt of charges she stole more than $40,000 from an elderly client, ending more than three years of criminal proceedings against the veteran lawyer. (Thu, 22 May 2008 05:35:37 GMT)
Attorney general says deputies' names should be disclosed
Law enforcement must disclose the names of officers involved in shootings unless it does more harm than good to the public interest, such as endangering an undercover agent, the state attorney general's office says. (Thu, 22 May 2008 07:25:21 GMT)
Lawyer agrees to anger management after parking spat
A.P. Carlton Jr., former president of the American Bar Association and a Raleigh lawyer, agreed Wednesday to go to anger management classes as part of a deal to have criminal charges stemming from a parking dispute dismissed. (Thu, 22 May 2008 07:49:54 GMT)
Take care with power of attorney
The durable power of attorney is a critical component of estate planning. (Thu, 22 May 2008 08:13:50 GMT)
Attorney joins judge evaluators
Anchorage attorney Kevin Fitzgerald has been named by the Alaska Bar Association to the commission that evaluates judges. (Thu, 22 May 2008 08:37:03 GMT)
Matawan names new borough attorney
Following disagreement at Borough Council meetings about who should be named the next borough attorney, the panel Monday night appointed James G. Aaron of the Ansell, Zaro, Grimm & Aaron firm of Ocean Township. (Thu, 22 May 2008 08:41:33 GMT)
Artist sketch of suspect in Cebu lawyer's murder released today
Police released today the artist sketch of one of the gunmen in the murder of a lawyer who represented a Cebu mayor allegedly involved in a multimillion-peso lamppost scandal. (Thu, 22 May 2008 08:59:16 GMT)
Serial killer suspect's lawyer: Brother at murder scene
PHOENIX - The lawyer for suspected serial killer Dale Hausner said Wednesday that Hausner's brother is being investigated for one of the slayings in the case. (Thu, 22 May 2008 09:23:28 GMT)
Imeson in search for his fourth lawyer
GODERICH -- Accused triple murderer Jesse Imeson has fired his third lawyer and is hunting for a fourth. Imeson confirmed in court yesterday, via video, he is no longer represented by Toronto lawyer Raymond Boggs. (Thu, 22 May 2008 09:24:31 GMT)
Attorney accused of bringing drugs to jailed man
CHICAGO | A Chicago attorney is free on $15,000 bond and charged with bringing drugs to a Hammond man who was being held at the Cook County jail awaiting trial in connection with a 2004 murder. (Thu, 22 May 2008 09:39:41 GMT)
County attorney gives go-ahead to cutting impact fee
OCALA - Marion County Attorney Tom Wright told the County Commission Wednesday that it was his legal opinion the county could immediately start charging the reduced road impact fees commissioners approved Tuesday. (Thu, 22 May 2008 10:09:29 GMT)
Lawyer: FLDS girl isn't pregnant
SAN ANGELO, Texas - A lawyer for a 14-year-old FLDS girl argues her client - listed by the state of Texas as an underage mother - is not pregnant and does not have children. (Thu, 22 May 2008 10:27:37 GMT)
Disbarred Pittsburgh attorney jailed in $260K estate theft
A disbarred Pittsburgh attorney will spend 11 1/2 to 23 months in jail for stealing more than $260,000 from the estate of an elderly client she met at church. (Thu, 22 May 2008 12:15:22 GMT)
State high court censures Billings lawyer over ethics
A Billings lawyer has been disciplined by the Montana Supreme Court after admitting to ethical violations. (Thu, 22 May 2008 12:29:09 GMT)
Timken to help find GOP attorney general candidate
Tim Timken, president of the Timken Co., will serve on an Ohio Republican Party screening committee that will help chose an attorney general candidate. (Thu, 22 May 2008 13:40:45 GMT)
Serial killer suspect's lawyer says brother at murder scene
PHOENIX - The lawyer for suspected serial killer Dale Hausner said Wednesday that Hausner's brother is being investigated for one of the slayings in the case. (Thu, 22 May 2008 14:01:04 GMT)
Gaming company objects to enforcement action by Attorney General
Aces Wired Inc. is protesting a move by the Texas Attorney General to shut down a number of its amusement gaming centers across Texas, including one in San Antonio. (Thu, 22 May 2008 14:14:04 GMT)
Strickland: 40 candidates in running for attorney general
COLUMBUS: Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland says he is evaluating about 40 people as possible replacements for former Attorney General Marc Dann. (Thu, 22 May 2008 14:25:48 GMT)
Attorney Berman joining lobbying firm Rifkin Livingston Levitan & Silver
Michael D. Berman, former deputy chief of the Maryland Attorney General's Office of Civil Litigation, is joining law firm Rifkin Livingston Levitan & Silver LLC. (CVS) (Thu, 22 May 2008 16:07:18 GMT)
Lawyer: One-time '20th hijacker' suspect tried suicide
A lawyer for a Saudi captive here, who was once suspected of being the 9/11 ''20th hijacker,'' said Tuesday that the detainee tried to kill himself last month in despair after learning that a war court prosecutor was seeking his execution. (Thu, 22 May 2008 16:21:00 GMT)
Senate panel OKs Wilkins for U.S. attorney
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee this morning unanimously confirmed Walt Wilkins, an assistant U.S. attorney in Greenville, as the U.S. attorney for South Carolina, a spokesman for U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham said. The full Senate has the final say on confirmation. It was unclear this morning when a vote will be scheduled. “Walt is a fair-minded, bright individual who has the right experience ... (Thu, 22 May 2008 16:25:51 GMT)
Attorney general says deputies' names should be disclosed
Law enforcement must disclose the names of officers involved in shootings unless it does more harm than good to the public interest, such as endangering an undercover agent, the state attorney general's office says. (Thu, 22 May 2008 16:36:04 GMT)
Hausner's Lawyer Says Brother At Murder Scene
The lawyer for suspected serial killer Dale Hausner says Hausner's brother is being investigated for one of the slayings in the case. (Thu, 22 May 2008 16:45:18 GMT)
Attorney General brings Cyber Safety campaign to local school
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum came to Miami Country Day School this week with a few questions for the students: Who is on MySpace and Facebook? How many ''friends'' did they have through those services? Did anyone have more than 200 friends? (Thu, 22 May 2008 17:20:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Swimmer’s 2nd sample positive
(AP) ATHENS, Greece - The lawyer for top Greek swimmer Ioannis Drymonakos says the Olympic hopeful has tested positive for a banned substance. (Thu, 22 May 2008 17:28:00 GMT)
Peterson's attorney seeks documents on disputed gun
Bolingbrook police subpoenaed in wake of weapons charge Drew Peterson 's attorney filed subpoenas late Thursday morning seeking documents related to a gun at the center of a felony weapons charge against his client. (Thu, 22 May 2008 18:57:18 GMT)
Terror suspect phones Sudan to hire own lawyer
A detainee who had vowed a boycott turned up at his war court hearing Thursday and got a judge's help to place a telephone call to his family in his native Sudan to help him hire a lawyer, with his own money. (Thu, 22 May 2008 19:01:52 GMT)
Terror suspect asks to hire own lawyer
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVY BASE, Cuba -- A detainee who had vowed a boycott turned up at his war court hearing Thursday and asked to call his family in his native Sudan to help him hire a lawyer, with his own money. (Thu, 22 May 2008 19:07:53 GMT)
Myanmar military rulers cannot extend Suu Kyi's arrest: lawyer
Myanmar's military rulers have no legal authority to extend democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's house arrest when the detention order expires at the weekend, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 22 May 2008 19:21:47 GMT)
Watertown Attorney to Challenge Aubertine
Watertown Attorney David Renzi is running for the state Senate. Renzi, 39, a former assistant district attorney and chief public defender in Jefferson County, said incumbent state Sen. Darrel Aubertine would be "a formidible opponent." (Thu, 22 May 2008 19:35:00 GMT)
Myanmar military rulers cannot extend Suu Kyi's arrest: lawyer
This file handout picture taken in January 2008 shows Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in Yangon. Myanmar's military rulers have no legal authority to extend Suu Kyi's house arrest when the detention order expires at the weekend, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 22 May 2008 19:54:27 GMT)
Police misconduct case goes to Attorney General
Whether two former Durham police officers will face criminal charges for having on-duty sexual encounters with a prostitute is now in the hands of the state Attorney General's office. (Thu, 22 May 2008 20:42:30 GMT)
Stafford lawyer to oppose Bacchicohi in 52nd House District race
Democrats have nominated a Stafford lawyer to run against Republican Penny Bacchiochi, who is seeking her fourth term as state representative for the 52nd House District. (Thu, 22 May 2008 20:53:47 GMT)
Terror suspect asks to hire own lawyer
Within hours of a judge's order, an accused al Qaeda conspirator from Sudan got a call from home Thursday to consult with his family on how they might hire him a lawyer, at their own expense. (Thu, 22 May 2008 22:19:45 GMT)
Lawyer says Mt Isa lead meeting stacked
A lawyer representing a six-year-old girl allegedly exposed to lead poisoning in Mt Isa says a meeting there was stacked in favour of mining giant Xstrata. (Thu, 22 May 2008 22:51:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Rigas jail sentences must be reconsidered
A lawyer for Adelphia founder John Rigas and his son, Timothy, argued on Thursday that the court should re-evaluate their entire prison sentences since an appeals court overturned part of their convictions last year. (Thu, 22 May 2008 23:05:16 GMT)
Public meeting stacked in favour of Xstrata: lawyer
A lawyer representing a six-year-old girl allegedly exposed to lead in Mount Isa says last nights public meeting was stacked in favour of the mining company. (Fri, 23 May 2008 00:47:00 GMT)
Lawyer for Carnaby's widow says HPD violated policy
The lawyer representing Roland Carnaby's widow in her lawsuit against the city said the Houston Police Department violated its own policies when officers pursued the man who claimed to be a CIA agent on a crosstown chase that turned deadly. (Fri, 23 May 2008 01:11:47 GMT)
Rove Lawyer Declines Invitation For "a-- Kicking"
In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers (D-Mich.), Karl Rove's attorney declines to make his client immediately available in response to a committee subpoena. "Contrary to your letter of May 14, 2008," begins Rove lawyer Robert Luskin, "I do not misunderstand either the Committee's procedures or the scope of its interest in Mr. Rove; nor, in light of your reported ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 01:15:22 GMT)
Lawyer for Carnaby's widow says HPD violated policy
The lawyer representing Roland Carnaby's widow in her lawsuit against the city said the Houston Police Department violated its own policies when officers pursued the man who claimed to be a CIA agent on a crosstown chase that turned deadly. (Fri, 23 May 2008 01:16:07 GMT)
Public meeting stacked in favour of Xstrata: lawyer
A lawyer representing a six-year-old girl allegedly exposed to lead in Mount Isa says last night's public meeting was stacked in favour of the mining company. (Fri, 23 May 2008 01:29:17 GMT)
DOJ employee's demotion came after questions about protection for attorney general at convention
The head of the state Department of Justice's public integrity bureau was demoted just weeks after she questioned whether Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen could legally receive taxpayer-funded security at the Republican National Convention in September. Joell Schigur's demotion Wednesday also came two days after Deputy Attorney General Ray Taffora was provided an e-mail written by Schigur in ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 01:52:25 GMT)
Attorney General's Office Fires 10 Lawyers, Manager
The D.C. attorney general's office told 10 lawyers and a manager this week that they are being fired to help close a $3 million deficit in the office's fiscal 2009 budget. The cuts are also being made because of the workers' poor performance and as part of an effort to transform the agency into what... (Fri, 23 May 2008 02:05:28 GMT)
Lawyers for indicted Arizona congressman argue attorney-client privilege to exclude wiretaps
PHOENIX - Lawyers for indicted Rep. Rick Renzi are asking a judge to seal wiretaps that government investigators obtained of conversations between the Arizona congressman and his lawyers, arguing that they are covered by attorney-client privilege. (Fri, 23 May 2008 02:25:46 GMT)
MILITARY: Attorney says Marine jailed for refusing to testify
CAMP PENDLETON ---- A Marine sergeant charged with killing a detainee in Iraq headed to jail Wednesday after refusing to testify against a war comrade accused in the same incident, the sergeant's attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 23 May 2008 02:34:09 GMT)
Moncier attorney files new motions
Suspended and then smacked, prominent Knoxville defense attorney Herbert S. Moncier remains undeterred in his battle to save his federal practice, filing a new round of motions this week. (Fri, 23 May 2008 04:16:25 GMT)
Aguirre Asks Attorney General To 'Correct' Report That Clears Mayor
The San Diego city attorney asks the state attorney general to -- in his words -- "correct" a report that clears Major Jerry Sanders of corruption claims. (Fri, 23 May 2008 04:17:11 GMT)
U.S. attorney nomination advancing fast
A federal prosecutor from one of the state’s most prominent political families is on the fast track to becoming the next U.S. attorney for South Carolina. Meanwhile, the confirmation process has stalled for a Columbia attorney nominated nearly nine months ago for a federal appeals court seat. The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday unanimously approved Walt Wilkins to be South Carolina’s ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 04:20:47 GMT)
Attorney seeking dismissal
The defense attorney for a pharmacist charged in the death of a 2-year-old Concord Township girl asked a Cuyahoga County Common Pleas judge on Thursday to dismiss a reckless homicide charge against his client because it was too similar to an involuntary manslaughter charge also brought against him. (Fri, 23 May 2008 04:51:49 GMT)
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