Attorney News May 2008

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Rialto hires new city attorney
The Rialto City Council, which dismissed its longtime city attorney in January, this week hired the veteran legal counsel for the city of Chino. After interviewing four other applicants, the council chose Jimmy Gutierrez, Councilman Ed Scott said Friday. (Sat, 31 May 2008 07:08:37 GMT)

Rich Rodriguez's lawyer says WVU needs an open mind
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- A lawyer for Rich Rodriguez hopes West Virginia University will go into court-ordered mediation of a $4 million lawsuit with an open mind. (Sat, 31 May 2008 07:24:19 GMT)

Columbiana lawyer leads fundraising for Shelby commission races
A lawyer making his first run for public office leads the fundraising among candidates for four contested Shelby County Commission seats in Tuesday's Republican primary. (Sat, 31 May 2008 08:20:36 GMT)

Caribbean PM assaulted her: Toronto lawyer
A Toronto human rights lawyer has charged the prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines with sexually assaulting her during a meeting in his island mansion. (Sat, 31 May 2008 08:38:36 GMT)

Business buzz: Attorney named to legal elite list
The Sarasota-based law firm of Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A., recently announced that attorney and shareholder William W. Merrill III has been chosen by his peers as one of the 2008 Florida Legal Elite, a group comprising the top 2 percent of lawyers practicing in Florida. (Sat, 31 May 2008 08:39:31 GMT)

Lawyer sues airline for ruining family vacation
A New York lawyer is suing Delta Air Lines for $US1 million, saying his family vacation turned into a nightmare after they were stranded in an airport for days and treated disdainfully by airline employees. (Sat, 31 May 2008 09:29:16 GMT)

Rolle, attorney split on trial move
A Casper man charged with murdering a woman he once dated "adamantly opposed" his attorney's effort to move his murder trial outside of Natrona County, his attorney said Friday. (Sat, 31 May 2008 10:00:21 GMT)

City attorney announces retirement after 13 years
CHULA VISTA – City Attorney Ann Moore, who presided over Chula Vista's boom years of intense growth and development, has announced that she will retire Thursday, after 13 years with the city. (Sat, 31 May 2008 10:21:46 GMT)

Attorney's fees awarded to golf bias suit winner
SPRINGFIELD - A Hampden Superior Court judge ordered the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association to pay $19,110 in attorney's fees for a Springfield girl, Lindsey L. Thomka, who sued in 2005 for the right to compete in a boys golf championship. (Sat, 31 May 2008 11:10:42 GMT)

Attorney seeks dismissal of child abuse charge
The attorney representing a Midland man charged with first-degree child abuse is asking that the case against his client be dismissed. (Sat, 31 May 2008 11:19:55 GMT)

Virginia attorney general to challenge court's OK of partial-birth abortion
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Friday said he will request a full hearing of a federal court ruling that struck down the state's ban on partial-birth abortion. (Sat, 31 May 2008 12:17:57 GMT)

City attorney announces retirement after 13 years
CHULA VISTA – City Attorney Ann Moore, who presided over Chula Vista's boom years of intense growth and development, has announced that she will retire Thursday, after 13 years with the city. (Sat, 31 May 2008 13:03:38 GMT)

Attorney elected regents chairman
HAVRE - The state Board of Regents has elected Bozeman attorney Steven M. Barrett as its new chairman. (Sat, 31 May 2008 13:19:22 GMT)

Another One Bites The Dust! Attorney General Employee Arrested on Drug Charges
COLUMBUS, OH - An employee of the Ohio attorney general's office has been arrested by federal agents on charges she was involved in a cocaine-dealing ring. Thirty-one-year-old Joy Freeman was arrested Thursday on charges including owning a home where cocaine was made and sold, fraudulently obtaining mortgages and using illegal drug proceeds to pay for the home. (Sat, 31 May 2008 16:50:51 GMT)

Attorney seeks dismissal of child abuse charge
The attorney representing a Midland man charged with first-degree child abuse is asking that the case against his client be dismissed. (Sat, 31 May 2008 17:17:53 GMT)

Blunt's attorney seeks to dismiss Nixon's lawsuit
An attorney for Republican Gov. Matt Blunt wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he must turn over records to investigators appointed by Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon. (Sat, 31 May 2008 18:06:09 GMT)

Attorney sentenced in check case
LAFAYETTE, La. -- A former Abbeville city attorney has been sentenced to 14 months in prison on charges related to more than $500,000 in bad checks drawn on his law firm trust account. (Sat, 31 May 2008 18:41:56 GMT)

Ex-Everett Lawyer Admits He Swindled Clients
SEATTLE -- A 62-year-old former Everett lawyer has pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in federal prison. As part of a plea agreement in U.S. District Court in Seattle, Barry Hammer admitted engaging in a scheme to defraud clients of up to $1 million. (Sat, 31 May 2008 18:42:17 GMT)

Ex-WA lawyer admits he swindled clients
Associated Press - May 31, 2008 2:35 PM ET SEATTLE, Wash. (AP) - A 62-year-old former Everett lawyer has pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in federal... (Sat, 31 May 2008 18:43:31 GMT)

Ex-WA lawyer admits he swindled clients
A 62-year-old former Everett lawyer has pleaded guilty to a single count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in federal prison. (Sat, 31 May 2008 19:11:11 GMT)

SF Attorney Fights Back Against Gay Marriage Foes
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera plans to file opposition next week to a request by 10 state attorneys general for a delay in the California Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling. (Sat, 31 May 2008 19:53:21 GMT)

Attorney sentenced in check case
Associated Press - May 31, 2008 3:54 PM ET LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - A former Abbeville city attorney has been sentenced to 14 months in prison on charges related to more than $500,000 in bad... (Sat, 31 May 2008 19:57:49 GMT)

Hero lawyer sues Army over sex discrimination
A female Army lawyer who helped to rescue two SAS soldiers held prisoner in Iraq is suing the Army for £650,000 after claiming she was "victimised" by senior officers. (Sat, 31 May 2008 20:36:23 GMT)

Attorney general employee arrested on drug charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- An employee of the Ohio attorney general's office has been arrested by federal agents on charges she was involved in a cocaine-dealing ring. (Sat, 31 May 2008 20:47:35 GMT)

Blunt attorney wants e-mail lawsuit dismissed
BRANSON — An attorney for Republican Gov. Matt Blunt wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he must turn over records to investigators appointed by Democratic Attorney General Jay ... (Sat, 31 May 2008 22:53:37 GMT)

Blunt attorney wants e-mail lawsuit dismissed
BRANSON — An attorney for Republican Gov. Matt Blunt wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he must turn over records to investigators appointed by Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon. (Sat, 31 May 2008 22:56:14 GMT)

William Bedker appointed Dodge County district attorney
MADISON Gov. Jim Doyle has appointed William Bedker as Dodge County district attorney. Bedker will fill the vacancy created by the election of Steven Bauer as a judge for Dodge County Circuit Court. Bedker will begin his new duties on June 16 and serve a term ending Jan. 5, 2009. William Bedkers record as an assistant prosecutor and legal instructor will bring a great deal of knowledge and ... (Sat, 31 May 2008 23:55:48 GMT)

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