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Attorney News May 2008

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Zimbabwe violence declining, attorney general says
Source: Reuters HARARE, May 23 (Reuters) - Violence that followed Zimbabwe's disputed March elections has started to decline throughout the country, acting Attorney General Bharat Patel was quoted as saying by state ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:25:20 GMT)

Gibison lawyer attacks testimony in race killing
The lawyer for a skinhead charged with killing an African American man in a 1989 "racial murder" hammered yesterday at the credibility of a key prosecution witness: a former girlfriend of the accused who the defense contends is lying out of spite. (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:44:08 GMT)

N.J. lawyer jailed in $1M scam
A suspended North Jersey lawyer, who masterminded a scheme to bilk the U.S. Small Business Administration of almost $1 million was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in a federal prison. (Fri, 23 May 2008 07:47:39 GMT)

Attorney general says Zimbabwe violence declining
Violence that followed Zimbabwe's disputed March elections has started to decline throughout the country, acting Attorney General Bharat Patel was quoted as saying by state media on Friday. (Fri, 23 May 2008 08:02:00 GMT)

Zimbabwe violence declining - attorney general
Source: Reuters (Adds background, further details) HARARE, May 23 (Reuters) - Violence that followed Zimbabwe's disputed March elections has started to decline throughout the country, acting Attorney General Bharat ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 08:09:19 GMT)

Alabama attorney general to sue two-year college's ex-chancellor
MONTGOMERY - Attorney General Troy King said Thursday that he will file a civil lawsuit against indicted former two-year college Chancellor Roy Johnson and others to recover money "stolen" from the state. (Fri, 23 May 2008 08:20:55 GMT)

Kelly witness, 'Sparkle' clashes with defense lawyer
Wearing hoop earrings and facial glitter, R&B singer Stephanie "Sparkle" Edwards clashed Thursday with defense lawyer Ed Genson when he accused her of testifying against R. Kelly for revenge and money. (Fri, 23 May 2008 09:03:02 GMT)

Attorney announces bid for state Senate
Watertown attorney David Renzi is running for the state Senate seat that Sen. Darrel Aubertine, D-Cape Vincent, won in February. Renzi is the only Republican to officially announce he'll run for what outgoing state Sen. Jim Wright - just months ago - called a safe Republican district. (Fri, 23 May 2008 09:08:22 GMT)

Attorney general OKs park board process for pool
The state attorney general has issued an opinion upholding the process being used by the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District to build an aquatic and wellness center on the Bismarck State College campus. (Fri, 23 May 2008 09:12:41 GMT)

South Africa: Najwa's New Lawyer 'Double-Booked' for Trials
Najwa Petersen's latest heavyweight lawyer appears to have made a high-profile double-booking in taking on the case. (Fri, 23 May 2008 09:44:29 GMT)

Con gets reduced sentence because of weight; Jail fails to accommodate 430-pound man, lawyer says — COMMENT ON THIS ...
A former chef who goes by the nickname "Big Mike" has had his sentence for drug trafficking reduced because the provincial jail where he's incarcerated isn't dealing with his 430-pound weight. Michel Lapointe has already served 20 months behind bars awaiting sentencing in what his lawyer described [...] (Fri, 23 May 2008 10:49:14 GMT)

Zimbabwe violence declining - Attorney General
Violence that followed Zimbabwe's disputed March elections has started to decline throughout the country, acting Attorney General Bharat Patel was quoted as saying by state media. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:03:56 GMT)

Case Thrown Out Against Officer Who Arrested State Attorney's Daughter
FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. -- In the middle of his trial, a Flagler Beach police officer involved in a controversial arrest was cleared. Officer Nathaniel Juratovac arrested State Attorney John Tanner's daughter, Lisa, just before surveillance video was shot in jail. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:06:00 GMT)

R. Kelly lawyer cites 'Little Man' in trial
R. Kelly's lawyer suggests his client's alleged child sex tape was doctored like the film Little Man. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:14:52 GMT)

Philadelphia Attorney Nominated As U.S. Ambassador
A prominent Philadelphia attorney and Republican fundraiser is President George W. Bush's choice for ambassador to Austria. (Fri, 23 May 2008 12:17:33 GMT)

Attorney general: Tourism tax can't be used to build Broward hotel
Attorney general says tourism tax can't be used Broward County 's plans for a new luxury hotel next to its convention center were set back Thursday when state Attorney General Bill McCollum said officials cannot spend tourism tax money to help build it. (Fri, 23 May 2008 14:37:09 GMT)

Lawyer Arrested in Groping Case
A prominent New York City lawyer has been arrested on misdemeanor charges of groping two female attorneys in his office. (Fri, 23 May 2008 16:11:08 GMT)

Rob Bovett to become new district attorney
By a wide margin, Lincoln County voters in this week's primary election selected Rob Bovett to replace Bernice Barnett as district attorney. Voter turnout in Lincoln County on Tuesday came in at just under 66 percent, compared to a statewide turnout of 55.5 percent. (Fri, 23 May 2008 16:45:38 GMT)

Bullock, Fox money leaders in race for attorney general
Associated Press - May 23, 2008 1:04 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Democrat Steve Bullock and Republican Tim Fox are the money leaders in the race for state attorney general. (Fri, 23 May 2008 17:10:07 GMT)

'Pacman' Jones paying Las Vegas gambling debt, lawyer says
Adam "Pacman" Jones intends to pay a $20,000 gambling debt to a Las Vegas casino to settle a criminal complaint alleging the suspended NFL player wrote three bad checks. "We'll pay the bill today and there's not going to be a warrant," lawyer Manny Arora told... (Fri, 23 May 2008 17:38:34 GMT)

Burglary sentencing for man suspected in attorney's slaying delayed again
Sentencing for a Rockford man who police believe is involved in the death of his attorney has been postponed again, this time so attorneys can argue whether a different judge should hear the case and whether the case should be heard in Winnebago County at all. (Fri, 23 May 2008 17:53:44 GMT)

'NYT' Sunday Preview: Iglesias, Fired U.S. Attorney, Speaks Out on Karl Rove, Others
NEW YORK In an interview to be published this Sunday in The New York Times Magazine, David Iglesias, who was fired by the Bush administration in the U.S. Attorney scandal, tackles a wide range of issues. (Fri, 23 May 2008 18:01:12 GMT)

Lawyer: 'Pacman' to Pay $20,000 Vegas Casino Debt
LAS VEGAS -- A lawyer for suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones says he's sending a check to the district attorney to repay a $20,000 debt to a Las Vegas casino. (Fri, 23 May 2008 18:28:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Pacman Jones to pay US$20,000 Vegas casino gambling debt
LAS VEGAS - A lawyer for suspended NFL player Adam (Pacman) Jones says he's sending a check to the district attorney to repay a US$20,000 debt to a Las Vegas casino. (Fri, 23 May 2008 18:39:00 GMT)

Svekla's lawyer argues lack of hard evidence in murder case
The defence lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing two prostitutes says the Crown has no hard evidence against his client. (Fri, 23 May 2008 18:53:38 GMT)

Lawyer for ex-Wing Konstantinov asks jury for $300M in damages
A lawyer for ex-Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov and a former team masseuse has asked a federal jury to award them nearly $300 million for a 1997 limo crash that left them with disabling brain injuries. (Fri, 23 May 2008 19:00:01 GMT)

Pennsylvania attorney general seeks restitution for victimized homeowners
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett filed a lawsuit today seeking restitution for hundreds of homeowners who said they were victimized by the owner of a defunct mortgage company who was convicted of fraud. (Fri, 23 May 2008 19:18:47 GMT)

Lawyer: 'Pacman' to pay $20,000 Vegas casino gambling debt
A lawyer for suspended NFL player Adam "Pacman" Jones says he's sending a check to the district attorney to repay a $20,000 debt to a Las Vegas casino. Court documents show Clark County District Attorney David Roger is seeking a felony arrest warrant for the 24-year-old player unless he pays the bill. Jones' lawyer Manny Arora acknowledges his client owes the money. He says he's sending a check ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 19:57:25 GMT)

Rove Lawyer Declines Invitation For "a--" Kicking
In a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. (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 20:15:46 GMT)

Ex-Red Wing's lawyer asks for damages in '97 crash
A lawyer for ex-Detroit Red Wings defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov and a former team masseur has asked a federal jury to award them nearly $300 million for a 1997 limo crash in suburban Detroit that left them with disabling brain injuries. (Fri, 23 May 2008 20:20:56 GMT)

Six jailed aboriginal leaders get temporary release no thanks to province: Lawyer
TORONTO - Six northern Ontario aboriginal leaders jailed as part of a dispute with a mining exploration company were released today. But lawyer Chris Reid says it's a temporary victory and that the members of the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation could be back in jail next week. (Fri, 23 May 2008 20:31:48 GMT)

Attorney: KC cops in miscarriage case to be fired
An attorney whose firm represents two Kansas City, Mo., police officers says the pair will be fired after they failed to get medical treatment for a pregnant suspect. Luke Harkins says the Police Board of Commissioners decided to fire Officers Melody Spencer and Kevin Schnell. The officers stopped Sofia Salva in February 2006 for having a fake temporary car tag. During the stop, Salva repeatedly ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 20:33:56 GMT)

Attorney: KC Police Board To Fire Cops In Miscarriage Case
A pair of Kansas City, Mo., police officers will be fired after they failed to get medical treatment for a pregnant suspect, their attorney says. (Fri, 23 May 2008 20:43:06 GMT)

Attorney: KC cops in miscarriage case to be fired
Associated Press - May 23, 2008 4:53 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - An attorney whose firm represents two Kansas City, Mo., police officers says the pair will be fired after they failed to get... (Fri, 23 May 2008 20:53:38 GMT)

Lawyer: Detainee dropped from 9/11 case tried to kill self
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 that a Pentagon prosecutor was seeking his execution. (Fri, 23 May 2008 21:51:28 GMT)

Lawyer for former Red Wings defenceman asks jury for damages
DETROIT - A lawyer for ex-Detroit Red Wings defenceman Vladimir Konstantinov and a former team masseur has asked a federal jury to award them nearly US$300 million for a 1997 limo crash in suburban Detroit that left them with disabling brain injuries. (Fri, 23 May 2008 21:53:00 GMT)

Attorney general tells law grads that attorneys shouldn't be punished for protecting country
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Michael Mukasey is defending former government lawyers who drew up the legal basis of the Bush administration's use of harsh interrogation methods against terror suspects. (Fri, 23 May 2008 22:10:47 GMT)

Second attorney hired
City of Milpitas' legal staff will grow by one new attorney next week. Bryan Otake will begin Tuesday as Milpitas' assistant city attorney, bringing the number of City of Milpitas' in-house lawyers to two. (Fri, 23 May 2008 22:23:26 GMT)

Former attorney sentenced to year in jail for child porn charge
Former Mazomanie attorney James Winch, once considered a pillar of the community, was sentenced to one year in the county jail and 15 years probation for possession of child pornography. Winch was arrested on the charge after the Dane County Sheriff's Department staged a search warrant raid at his Mazomanie office. The sheriff's department received a tip from an undercover police officer in a ... (Fri, 23 May 2008 22:56:46 GMT)

Lawyer Accused of Making Improper Sexual Advances
The prominent lawyer, Richard Dienst, was charged with six misdemeanors for touching two women inappropriately. (Sat, 24 May 2008 01:00:28 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. (Sat, 24 May 2008 02:33:39 GMT)

Court report: Lawyer gets year in jail for child porn
A Mazomanie lawyer who pleaded guilty to 10 counts of possessing child pornography will spend a year in Dane County Jail and 15 years on probation. At his sentencing hearing Friday, James T. Winch, 56, avoided a three-year prison term that is now mandatory under state law unless "the court finds that the best interests of the community will be served and the public will not be harmed." Winch's ... (Sat, 24 May 2008 02:37:45 GMT)

NYC lawyer charged as groper of female attorneys
A lawyer who taught at the FBI Academy and defended a policeman who tested positive for marijuana was arrested Friday after being accused of groping two female attorneys in his office. (Sat, 24 May 2008 02:53:28 GMT)

Attorney gets 120-day suspension
A Knoxville attorney has been suspended from practicing law for 120 days by the Tennessee Supreme Court, according to the Board of Professional Responsibility. (Sat, 24 May 2008 04:15:45 GMT)

State high court accepts voluntary disbarment of former Coles County assistant state's attorney
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court has accepted the voluntary disbarment of a former Coles County assistant state's attorney who was accused of stealing drugs that were to be used as evidence in a criminal case he was prosecuting. (Sat, 24 May 2008 05:49:34 GMT)

Red Clay lawyer blasts auditor aide's disclosure
Correspondence from the State Auditors Office to a Red Clay Consolidated School District resident drew rebuke Friday by the district's lawyer because it contained information from a draft audit of the district's finances before it was ready to be... (Sat, 24 May 2008 07:51:56 GMT)

Big-shot lawyer for cops hit in sex harass rap
A prominent New York lawyer who specializes in defending cops was charged Friday with groping two female colleagues in his Manhattan office. (Sat, 24 May 2008 08:04:16 GMT)

Attorney general's opinion sought on board insurance
PARKSLEY -- A group of residents on Wednesday successfully petitioned the Accomack County Board of Supervisors to seek a state Attorney General's opinion on the legality of its top-shelf health-insurance policy. (Sat, 24 May 2008 08:33:19 GMT)

Pacific Grove looks to hire city attorney
Pacific Grove is looking for a full-time city attorney. A brochure advertising the position was sent out earlier this week in response to the City Council's concerns about legal costs, said City Manager Jim Colangelo. (Sat, 24 May 2008 08:54:16 GMT)

County GOP panel backs lawyer for DA
The Madison County Republican Committee voted Thursday night to back Cazenovia lawyer William Gabor in his run for district attorney. The committee gathered at the Rusty Rail in Canastota and spoke with candidates for a number of offices, including at least three for the DA's post. (Sat, 24 May 2008 09:22:00 GMT)

State attorney blasts Orange leaders for failed campaign-finance reform
The state attorney says commissioners in Orange County should have passed campaign-finance rules. Central Florida's chief prosecutor blasted several Orange County commissioners Friday for failing to pass campaign-finance reforms, saying the board "ought to be ashamed of itself." (Sat, 24 May 2008 10:04:02 GMT)

Jayvonna's attorney says district account is 'one-sided'
Jayvonna Kincannon's attorney confirmed Friday that the McKinley High School student has been suspended a second time, but said the school district's version of events leading up to the suspension is “totally one-sided.” (Sat, 24 May 2008 10:49:44 GMT)

State Attorney: Dundee Needs Better Police Force
DUNDEE | The Police Department needs both more officers and better training, State Attorney Jerry Hill said in a letter to Town Manager Charles Saddler this week.There is no disagreement in Dundee, including from the police. (Sat, 24 May 2008 11:11:53 GMT)

County official retains attorney
Woodstock attorney Mark Gummerson confirmed late Wednesday that embattled McHenry County Planning and Development Director SuzAnne Ehardt had retained him. (Sat, 24 May 2008 11:32:53 GMT)

NYC Lawyer Arrested On Groping Accusations
A New York lawyer who taught at the FBI Academy and defended a policeman who tested positive for marijuana has been arrested after being accused of groping two female attorneys in his office. (Sat, 24 May 2008 12:51:41 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. (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:33:04 GMT)

US Attorney General address BC Law grads
Attorney General Michael Mukasey used his commencement speech at Boston College Law School Friday to defend former government lawyers who drew up the legal basis of the Bush administration's interrogation methods. Mukasey told graduates that lawyers doing their part to protect the country from terrorists in the aftermath of the September eleventh attacks should not now be held liable or face ... (Sat, 24 May 2008 13:53:21 GMT)

Lawyer Charged With Groping 2 Female Attorneys
A lawyer who taught at the FBI Academy is arrested after being accused of groping two female attorneys in his office, police said. (Sat, 24 May 2008 14:13:57 GMT)

Guttenberg attorney suspended for misconduct
The Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission on Friday suspended a Guttenberg attorney from practicing law.Jean Curtis cannot practice law in the state of Iowa for one year, according to the ruling filed Friday.The commission found that Curtis had violated Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct and Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers. Curtis was accused of missing filing dates for an ... (Sat, 24 May 2008 15:35:20 GMT)

Gov't denies hand in Mike Arroyo's lawyer working for Perez
MALACAÑANG said it has nothing to do with the hiring of First Gentleman Jose Miguel "Mike" Arroyo's lawyer Jesus Santos to represent former justice secretary Hernando Perez in his extortion case. (Sat, 24 May 2008 16:22:59 GMT)

Michigan attorney barred from new Indiana cases
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Supreme Court banned a high-profile Michigan attorney from seeking temporary admission to the Indiana bar for two years Friday because of professional misconduct. (Sat, 24 May 2008 16:38:03 GMT)

Colbry runs for 4th term as prosecuting attorney
CORUNNA - Randy Colbry, 58, of Corunna, has filed to run for election to a fourth four-year term as Shiawassee County Prosecuting Attorney. (Sat, 24 May 2008 17:14:03 GMT)

Lawyer's slay a priority case for NBI; PRO 7 director leads police probe
THE murder of lawyer Richard Sison is now a priority case for the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) 7. (Sat, 24 May 2008 17:52:13 GMT)

Wife claims Dr Rajesh innocent, lawyer seeks bail
Dr Rajesh's lawyer moved court to seek bail on health grounds. (Sat, 24 May 2008 18:23:27 GMT)

Attorney warns consumers about Veteran gift scam
Attorney General Terry Goddard today warned consumers to be wary of postcards soliciting donations for “Arizona Hospitalized Veteran Gift Campaign.” The Attorney (Sat, 24 May 2008 19:50:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Unwise to leave child's fate to judge
KUALA LUMPUR: It is not advisable to leave a child's fate solely in the hands of a judge in custody disputes, said a lawyer who specialises in family law. (Sat, 24 May 2008 22:28:44 GMT)

Cache County attorney cleared in witness-tampering probe
Posted: 4:31 PM- FARMINGTON - Cache County's prosecuting attorney did not mistreat a key witness en route to convicting a Logan pain doctor of sexual misconduct. (Sat, 24 May 2008 22:42:37 GMT)

Bangladeshi female lawyer calls for efforts to realize equal rights
A prominent female lawyer in Bangladesh holds that in a still male-dominated society, women should be encouraged to work hard to realize real equal rights with men. Although progress has been achieved in the past years, Bangladesh i ... (Sun, 25 May 2008 03:09:23 GMT)

Attorney once again suspended
A Dyersburg attorney who had abandoned his law practice was suspended on May 20 by the Tennessee Supreme Court for the second time in three years. Christopher F. Donovan was suspended retroactively for 11 months and 29 days, back to Jan. 31, 2006 and placed on probation for three years. (Sun, 25 May 2008 03:12:21 GMT)

Craft and grant powers of attorney carefully
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. Many financial-services companies and other businesses are skittish about complying with a power of attorney unless they're certain the document is genuine and the person claiming to have that authority isn't acting fraudulently. "What used to be a ... (Sun, 25 May 2008 06:08:09 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. (Sun, 25 May 2008 06:08:23 GMT)

State Attorney's Office: No charges to be filed against TPD investigator
The State Attorney's Office has decided not to file charges against a Tallahassee police investigator accused of lying under oath. The investigator is now awaiting the result of an internal affairs investigation at her agency. (Sun, 25 May 2008 06:15:24 GMT)

Attorney to speak about property rights
Pacific Legal Foundation attorney Timothy Sandefur will speak on property rights at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Dole Institute of Politics. (Sun, 25 May 2008 06:43:46 GMT)

Attorney Bonner joins board of Philharmonic
Stradley Ronon attorney Michael Bonner was appointed as a board member of the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing classical music for the community including rehearsal and performance opportunities for classically trained musicians. Bonner is a partner in the firm. (Sun, 25 May 2008 07:20:30 GMT)

Local attorney's newest novel garnering praise
If you're looking for a summer read, local attorney Bruce Steinberg has a story for you. Steinberg, under his pen name B.R. Robb, is the author of River Ghosts, a soon-to-be-released novel that's garnering praise from influential places. Kirkus Reviews said that Steinberg "writes with the chilling clarity of Alice Sebold (The Lovely Bones). Read it and weep." (Sun, 25 May 2008 09:53:42 GMT)

Local Attorney is Impressed by Mayor Nutter's Prison Plan
A civil rights attorney who is suing the city over prison overcrowding is cautiously hopeful about Mayor Nutter's new plan to ease the cramped conditions. (Sun, 25 May 2008 11:07:38 GMT)

Former Malawi President Arrested At Airport - Lawyer
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AFP)--Malawi's former president Bakili Muluzi was arrested Sunday at the country's main airport as he arrived home from a holiday in the U.K., his lawyer said. (Sun, 25 May 2008 14:26:59 GMT)

UPDATE: Former Malawi President Arrested At Airport - Lawyer
BLANTYRE, Malawi (AFP)--Malawi's former president Bakili Muluzi, who ruled between 1994 and 2004, was arrested Sunday at the country's main airport as he arrived home from a holiday in the U.K., his lawyer said. (Sun, 25 May 2008 14:56:56 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2008-05-25 16:18 Former Malawi president arrested at airport - lawyer
BLANTYRE (Thomson Financial) - Malawi's former president Bakili Muluzi, who ruled between 1994 and 2004, was arrested on Sunday at the country's main airport as he arrived home from a holiday in Britain, his lawyer said. (Sun, 25 May 2008 15:24:41 GMT)

Radaza seeks security for lawyer
LAPU-LAPU City Mayor Arturo Radaza asked the police to consider tax evasion issues as a possible motive in the murder of lawyer Richard Sison and to provide security to City Attorney Vincent Joseph Lim. (Sun, 25 May 2008 16:20:57 GMT)

Malawi ex-leader Muluzi held on coup charge: lawyer
Former Malawian president Bakili Muluzi was arrested in connection with an alleged coup plot as he returned home from Britain on Sunday, his lawyer said. (Sun, 25 May 2008 16:28:01 GMT)

Kozeny wants Czech court to access evidence to his lawyer
New York/Nassau- The former president of the Harvard funds, Czech-born Viktor Kozeny today called on the Prague City Court that prosecutes him over participation in a fraud of many billion crowns to make all evidence accessible to his lawyer. (Sun, 25 May 2008 18:48:18 GMT)

Lawyer says former Malawi president arrested
Malawi's former president, Bakili Muluzi, was detained at the capital's airport Sunday and later placed under house arrest amid a government investigation into an alleged coup plot. (Sun, 25 May 2008 19:52:00 GMT)

Attorney acquitted
The Avissawella High Court Judge Aruna C. Ranasinghe acquitted Senior Attorney at Law Premalal Wickremaratne found not guilty to the charges preferred against him under Section 403 of the Penal Code. (Sun, 25 May 2008 19:52:17 GMT)

Rahy's Attorney Upsets Connaught Cup
Canadian-bred Rahy's Attorney, who has made all 13 of his lifetime starts at Woodbine, earned his biggest victory to date May 25, as he kicked clear at the top of the lane and went on to take the $166,050 Connaught Cup (Can-III) under Slade Callaghan by a half-length at odds of 16-1. (Sun, 25 May 2008 22:58:31 GMT)

Rahy’s Attorney makes the grade in Connaught Cup
Rahy’s Attorney slipped through an opening at the top of the stretch, opened a comfortable lead at the eighth pole, and dug in to hold off a determined bid from runner-up Society’s Chairman and prevail in the $168,010 Connaught Cup Stakes (Can-G3) on Sunday at Woodbine. (Sun, 25 May 2008 23:33:32 GMT)

11:30 a.m. - U.S. Attorney opposes case severance of alleged cash smugglers
11:30 a.m. May 26— The U.S. Attorney’s Office is opposing the severance of the case against the two men accused of attempting to smuggle more than $800,000 out of the country. (Mon, 26 May 2008 01:51:02 GMT)

Munster attorney killed in bike accident
A Munster attorney was struck and killed on his bicycle early Saturday morning. (Mon, 26 May 2008 02:45:22 GMT)

Attorney general worker faces DWI
An employee of the state Attorney General's Office was charged Friday with driving while impaired. (Mon, 26 May 2008 05:43:34 GMT)

Attorney says man charged in machete slaying will plead insanity
PALMER -- The attorney for a Palmer man accused of using a machete to kill his father and a gun to shoot another man will raise an insanity defense. (Mon, 26 May 2008 09:01:16 GMT)

Lawyer accused of doctoring data for U. of C., job
Grades, the saying goes, don't matter once you reach the "real world." Tell that to Loren Friedman, a lawyer who faces potential discipline by the Illinois Supreme Court for allegedly lying about his grades. (Mon, 26 May 2008 09:12:57 GMT)

'Leaked reports' threaten Nutall case: lawyer
Gordon Nuttall's lawyer says he is concerned his client will not get a fair hearing amid claims that he could face more charges. (Mon, 26 May 2008 10:25:00 GMT)

Three Democrats vie for attorney general seat
HELENA—Three experienced, well known and highly respected Democrats squaring off for the Democratic nomination in the state attorney general race are seeking to win the party's nomination and go on to extend the Democrats' 16-year run at the helm of the state Department of Justice. (Mon, 26 May 2008 11:01:46 GMT)

SocGen Report Validates Kerviel Defense, Lawyer Says (Update1)
May 26 (Bloomberg) -- Societe Generale SA 's report on how Jerome Kerviel evaded the bank's controls to amass 50 billion euros ($79 billion) in unauthorized bets on stock-index futures backs up what he's told authorities, his lawyer said. (Mon, 26 May 2008 11:18:04 GMT)

Attorney: Rogers will plead insanity
PALMER - The attorney for a Palmer man accused of using a machete to kill his father and a gun to shoot another man will raise an insanity defense. (Mon, 26 May 2008 13:24:01 GMT)

Hospitality Lawyer With Successful Case Studies On Green Hotel Development And Renovation - The Orchards | By Jim Butler
Hospitality Lawyer on green hotel development. Here at , we have a rich library of articles on green hotel development. (Just go to the blog, search down the right hand side for "Topics" and then click on "Green Hotels."). But as we now publish the DVDs from our recent conference on green hotels -- which are free to all conference attendees -- we thought many of our readers would like to see the ... (Mon, 26 May 2008 13:43:52 GMT)

Trial date set in Shelly England case: New lawyer to apply for stay of proceedings
Shelly England pleaded not guilty to a charge of fraud in provincial court this morning, but her lawyer hopes to have the charge stayed long before the case is scheduled to go to trial in May 2009. (Mon, 26 May 2008 15:05:00 GMT)

Some think full-time county attorney needed
With a growing number of legal issues and court cases facing county officials, some commissioners think it might be time for county government to hire a full-time attorney. (Mon, 26 May 2008 15:22:50 GMT)

Less than year later, Fairbury again hunting city attorney
FAIRBURY (AP) — Fairbury’s city attorney has resigned after just a few months on the job. (Mon, 26 May 2008 17:35:23 GMT)

King's lawyer says PM shouldn't comment
Macsyna King's lawyer Marie Dyhrberg says Prime Minister Helen Clark should not be speaking publicly about the Kahui case. (Mon, 26 May 2008 18:58:08 GMT)

Media Advisory - Attorney General proposes new measures to protect Ontario communities from gun violence
Attorney General Chris Bentley, joined by Kim Craitor, MPP Niagara Falls, will outline a plan to target gun smuggling. (Mon, 26 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT)

Well-known attorney dies in rip current in Jensen Beach
A prominent Port St. Lucie attorney died this morning after being pulled from the ocean off Martin County after trying to save his two sons. (Mon, 26 May 2008 19:08:52 GMT)

King's lawyer says PM shouldn't comment
27 May 2008 Macsyna King's lawyer Marie Dyhrberg says Prime Minister Helen Clark should not be speaking publicly about the Kahui case. Miss Clark says police should be exploring other angles over the deaths of the twin babies, following the acquittal of their father Chris Kahui. (Mon, 26 May 2008 19:13:28 GMT)

Court: Lawyer offers help for disabled son
CAPE TOWN — A tearful victim of the Fidentia collapse yesterday pleaded with a Cape High Court judge for assistance for her crippled son — and got some, thanks to a generous lawyer. (Mon, 26 May 2008 20:45:40 GMT)

Attorney general launches child safety initiative
If your child is kidnapped, their fate could lie in how you, the parent, reacts. Attorney General Greg Abbott has come up with a plan to make sure you're prepared for the worst. (Mon, 26 May 2008 21:06:27 GMT)

Report finds assistant Dane County district attorney withheld evidence
An assistant Dane County district attorney facing possible discipline for his handling of a vehicular homicide case withheld evidence and misled a judge in another case, according to an investigator's report for the state Office of Lawyer Regulation. The report, the first step toward possible discipline, faults veteran prosecutor Paul Humphrey for his actions in the case in which an illegal ... (Mon, 26 May 2008 21:08:23 GMT)

City attorney says time pressing on resolving issue of waterfront easement
City Attorney Scott Davis says New Bern leaders must be mindful of a deadline as they attempt to "get to the bottom of the facts" regarding the disputed easement held by the Sheraton hotel downtown,. (Mon, 26 May 2008 21:54:32 GMT)

Awaiting New Pardon Attorney: Backlog, and Chance to Make Mark
In three decades of government service, Ronald L. Rodgers has gathered intelligence to prosecute drug rings and has navigated international tensions as a military judge. (Mon, 26 May 2008 22:23:10 GMT)

Professor Sir Francis Vallat: International lawyer, scholar and Legal Adviser to the Foreign Office
Francis Vallat was an international lawyer of stature who straddled the worlds of government service, of academe, and of private practice with great aplomb over more than half a century. (Mon, 26 May 2008 23:10:44 GMT)

Avram Grant brings in lawyer Anthony Julius
Avram Grant has recruited Anthony Julius, the lawyer who acted for Diana, Princess of Wales in her divorce from Prince Charles, to settle the terms of his departure from Chelsea. (Tue, 27 May 2008 00:24:12 GMT)

Convicted Gambler Whose Lawyer Is His Son
Despite their differences, a father-son tandem is now linked in a way few others are. (Tue, 27 May 2008 01:15:28 GMT)

Local attorney dies helping his sons escape rip currents on Hutchinson Island
Well-known Fort Pierce real estate attorney Robert N. "Bobby" Klein died Monday while trying to help his sons escape rough ocean waters. He and his family were spending Memorial Day morning at Bob Graham Beach when his two sons, ages 11 and 14, were caught in strong rip currents. Klein, 49, swam out to help them and got caught in the currents, said Martin County Fire Rescue Bureau Chief ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 04:17:38 GMT)

Springs attorney asks judge to dismiss lawsuit
A Colorado Springs attorney accused of bilking a 73-year-old woman has asked a judge to dismiss her lawsuit, arguing that the time to make a claim has passed. (Tue, 27 May 2008 05:02:30 GMT)

Mayor seeks city attorney
DENHAM SPRINGS — The mayor wants to hire a full-time city attorney rather than continue contracting with a law firm to handle the city’s regular business. (Tue, 27 May 2008 06:45:20 GMT)

May 27 - Avram Grant turns to Diana lawyer
DAILY TELEGRAPH: Avram Grant has recruited Anthony Julius, the lawyer who acted for Diana, Princess of Wales in her divorce from Prince Charles, to settle the terms of his departure from Chelsea. (Tue, 27 May 2008 07:49:33 GMT)

Botswana: Magistrate Finds Lawyer's Witness Hostile
Village Chief Magistrate, Lot Moroka, on Wednesday declared Steven Baputaki a hostile witness after he testified against the state. Baputaki was testifying in the case in which Francistown based lawyer, Lyndon Mothusi, is accused of corrupting prison warder, Akofang Moasetso. (Tue, 27 May 2008 08:28:52 GMT)

Lawyer for Kerviel applauds bank's probe
Jerome Kerviel has been backed up by Société Générale SA on how he evaded the bank's controls to amass 50 billion euros in unauthorized bets on stock-index futures, his lawyer says. (Tue, 27 May 2008 08:45:35 GMT)

Hospitality Lawyer: What's Going On In The Buy-sell Of California Hotel Transactions? | By Jim Butler
Hospitality Lawyer on California Hotel Transactions. Our friends at Atlas Hospitality are one of the dominant hotel brokerage operations focused exclusively on California hotel properties. At JMBM's recent Meet the Money®, Tim Edgar, Senior Vice President of Atlas, gave conference attendees an update on "A Transactional View of Hotel Values" in California. Some of the numbers were surprising, ... (Tue, 27 May 2008 09:44:02 GMT)

Media Advisory - Attorney General proposes new measures to protect Ontario communities from gun violence/
Attorney General Chris Bentley, joined by Kim Craitor, MPP Niagara Falls, will outline a plan to target gun smuggling. (Tue, 27 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT)

Pair of Republicans seek attorney general seat
HELENA—A pair of political newcomers squaring off for the Republican nomination in the state attorney general race are hoping their ideas and professional experience will give them what it takes to win the GOP nomination and go on to reclaim what has been a Democrat-held seat for 16 years. (Tue, 27 May 2008 11:01:36 GMT)

Niagara legislators' partisanship flares anew over lawyer patronage
LOCKPORT — Niagara County legislators slugged it out last week over a proposal to create another patronage job for a lawyer. (Tue, 27 May 2008 11:02:54 GMT)

Employee identity no match' letters serious, immigration lawyer says
An immigration lawyer told Birmingham businesses they must take seriously "no match" letters regarding employees the federal government believes may be working illegally in the U.S. (Tue, 27 May 2008 13:34:23 GMT)

Kercher death suspect cleared -- lawyer
ROME (AP) -- A lawyer says that a Congolese pub owner who had been arrested and placed under investigation in the slaying of a British student in the Italian city of Perugia has been formally cleared. (Tue, 27 May 2008 13:46:36 GMT)

Attorney for the Damned Will Play Open-Ended Run at the Kraine
Denis Woychuk's dark musical Attorney for the Damned, which began performances March 13, will play an open-ended run at the Kraine Theater. (Tue, 27 May 2008 14:16:04 GMT)

Attorney General cracking down on illegal telemarketers
Attorney General Jack Conway today announced a crackdown on illegal telemarketing, having obtained a temporary restraining order to halt one fraudulent telemarketer and a $10,000 civil penalty against a second company for violating Kentucky's Do Not Call law. (Tue, 27 May 2008 14:27:15 GMT)

Scrushy lawyer Jim Parkman defends black Democrats, says he'd do same for Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford
Birmingham lawyer Jim Parkman contends there is a nationwide persecution of Democratic Party black political leaders and that he is ready to help defend them, including Birmingham Mayor Larry Langford. (Tue, 27 May 2008 14:50:39 GMT)

Attorney gives Detroit council roadmap for mayor's removal
Special attorney Bill Goodman presented Detroit City Council this morning with a roadmap to oust Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office. (Tue, 27 May 2008 14:59:29 GMT)

Attorney Ready to Go with Detroit Mayor Removal Hearings
The second of two Detroit City Council efforts to force embattled Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick from office is expected to proceed in the coming weeks. The council was told Tuesday by its outside attorney that he is ready to move forward with forfeiture of office efforts against Kilpatrick. (Tue, 27 May 2008 15:41:04 GMT)

Separated twins in Spain find each 28 years later: lawyer
Twin girls who were separated at birth due to a medical error met by chance 28 years later, and one of them is now suing the Spanish hospital involved, a lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 May 2008 16:14:14 GMT)

Judge, lawyer spat in Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh, May 27 (IANS) A spat between a Punjab and Haryana High Court judge and a senior lawyer, who himself retired as a judge from the Rajasthan High Court, reached the high court's Chief Justice Vijender Kumar Jain Tuesday. (Tue, 27 May 2008 17:33:00 GMT)

NZ lawyer appointed to supervise Fiji elections
Another New Zealand lawyer, Felicity Heffernan, of Wellington, has been named as Fiji's new Supervisor of Elections. (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:14:54 GMT)

Niganobe broke phone cord after loud, profane calls to lawyer, court told
Jeanette Niganobe spent most of the 27 minutes she was on the phone with her lawyer, after she was charged in the death of a city police officer, yelling, making accusations and tugging on the cord, jurors heard Tuesday. The second of two phone calls, made from the Sault [...] (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:18:54 GMT)

Peter Frommer's attorney in question
ASPEN It is uncertain whether alleged check-fraud artist Peter Frommer will switch from a public defender to a high-dollar attorney. (Tue, 27 May 2008 18:21:28 GMT)

Judge, lawyer spat in Punjab and Haryana High Court
A spat between a Punjab and Haryana High Court judge and a senior lawyer, who himself retired as a judge from the Rajasthan High Court, reached the high court's Chief Justice Vijender Kumar Jain Tuesday. (Tue, 27 May 2008 19:04:46 GMT)