Attorney News Jul 2008

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Wounded girl ‘escaped’ from Karapatan, says lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- She felt that the human rights group that took up her cause “was not working for her interest” and this made Rose Anne Gumanoy, the daughter of a slain peasant leader, leave their protection, her lawyer said. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:01:53 GMT)

Report: Attorney to head Notre Dame sports
CHICAGO, July 15 (UPI) -- Indianapolis attorney Jack Swarbrick is set to be named as athletic director at Notre Dame, the Chicago Tribune reported Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:24:31 GMT)

Lawyer: British airline plot was just a stunt
By JILL LAWLESS The alleged ringleader of a plot to blow up trans-Atlantic jetliners in mid-air is guilty only of planning a childish stunt to make a political point, his lawyer said Tuesday. Attorney Nadine Radford said Abdulla Ahmed Ali, 27, has acknowledged planning to release anti-Western videos and detonate explosives at a high-profile location as part of a campaign to change the British ... (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:33:14 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan on track with sentence compliance
Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:35:44 GMT)

Attorney tells judge Lohan is on track with completing sentence for drunken driving
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving. Lohan's attorney, Blair Berk, gave an update Tuesday on how the actress is complying with her sentence for misdemeanor drunken driving and cocaine charges. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:44:52 GMT)

Attorney Argues His 'Witch' Comments About Judge Are Protected Speech
Attorney Sean Conway agreed he was in the wrong when he referred to a controversial judge as an "evil, unfair witch" and "seemingly mentally ill" on a popular law blog two Halloweens ago. But following the intervention of the Florida Supreme Court, Conway is trying to get his conditional guilty plea tossed on the basis that the First Amendment protected his comments. The court has stiffened ... (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:30:39 GMT)

School board attorney under fire placed on leave during 11 hour meeting
A Miami-Dade School Board attorney under investigation for taking $15,000 in moving expenses returned the money to the district Tuesday night -- and was then placed on leave by the board. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:39:55 GMT)

2nd Circuit Certifies Issue of Attorney Deceit
New York state's highest court has been asked to resolve uncertainty over a law that penalizes attorneys who deceive state courts. The 2nd Circuit on Tuesday certified two questions to the New York Court of Appeals in a case involving an attorney's representation of a man who allegedly stripped his family's business of millions. A federal judge had concluded that the man's attorney had engaged ... (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:45:03 GMT)

Lawyer urged church to fix ‘messy situation'
CORNWALL • A former lawyer for the Archdiocese of Alexandria-Cornwall pressured church officials to settle “a messy situation” first revealed in 1992, the Cornwall public inquiry heard Tuesday. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:11:40 GMT)

Attorney tells judge Lindsay Lohan is on track with completing sentence
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) - Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track in complying with her sentence after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:31:01 GMT)

Tampa Man Picked For U.S. Attorney
A. Brian Albritton of Tampa, a lawyer with Holland & Knight, has been nominated by the White House to become the new U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:21:25 GMT)

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar arrested: lawyer
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who has been accused of sodomising a male aide, has been arrested outside his home, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 05:39:46 GMT)

Attorney Argues His 'Witch' Comments About Judge Are Protected Speech
Attorney Sean Conway agreed he was in the wrong when he referred to a controversial judge as an "evil, unfair witch" and "seemingly mentally ill" on a popular law blog two Halloweens ago. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:01:46 GMT)

2nd Circuit Certifies Issue of Attorney Deceit
New York state's highest court has been asked to resolve uncertainty over a law that penalizes attorneys who deceive state courts. The 2nd Circuit on Tuesday certified two questions to the New York Court of Appeals in a case involving an attorney's representation of a man who allegedly stripped his family's business of millions. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:01:46 GMT)

Malaysia's Anwar arrested: lawyer
Malaysian opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested, his lawyer said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a political showdown that could further rattle the country's financial markets. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:18:34 GMT)

Lawyer says British airline plot defendant guilty of propaganda stunt, not murder conspiracy
LONDON (AP) _ The alleged ringleader of a plot to blow up trans-Atlantic jetliners in mid-air is guilty only of planning a childish stunt to make a political point, his lawyer said Tuesday.Attorney Nadine Radford said Abdulla Ahmed Ali, 27, has acknowledged planning to release anti-Western videos and detonate explosives at a high-profile location as part of a campaign to change the British ... (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:32:34 GMT)

Karzai sacks Afghan attorney-general after presidency bid
Afghan President Hamid Karzai fired the attorney-general on Wednesday after the country's top prosecutor announced he intended to run for the presidency in elections next year. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:55:08 GMT)

Russia's Khodorkovsky Requests Parole - Lawyer
MOSCOW (AFP)--Lawyers for imprisoned Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Wednesday asked authorities to release him on parole, his lawyer Yury Schmidt told journalists in Moscow. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:01:42 GMT)

UPDATE: Russia's Khodorkovsky Requests Parole - Lawyer
(Adds quotes, background.) MOSCOW (AFP)--Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky applied Wednesday for parole in the hope President Dmitry Medvedev might prove more liberal than his predecessor, his lawyer said. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:30:03 GMT)

Afghan attorney general fired after announcing election bid
KABUL (AFP) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday dismissed his tough attorney general the day after he announced his intention to stand in presidential polls due next year. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:02:00 GMT)

Pick For U.S. Attorney Named
Bush's Choice Is Expert In Corporate, White Collar Criminal Defense Work The White House said late Tuesday that President Bush has nominated an expert in corporate and white collar criminal defense work to be Connecticut's next U.S. attorney. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:25:05 GMT)

Malaysia's Anwar arrested for sodomy: lawyer
Malaysian opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim has been arrested for sodomy, his lawyer said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a political showdown that could further rattle the country's financial markets. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:26:50 GMT)

Afghan attorney general fired after announcing election bid
Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday dismissed his controversial, corruption-busting attorney general, one day after he announced his intention to stand in presidential polls due next year. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:27:57 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan on track with sentence compliance
Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:46:09 GMT)

Attorney tells judge Lohan is on track with completing sentence for drunken driving
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Lindsay Lohan's attorney says the star is on track after pleading guilty last year to drunken driving. Lohan's attorney, Blair Berk, gave an update Tuesday on how the actress is complying with her sentence for misdemeanor drunken driving and cocaine charges. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:55 GMT)

Afghan attorney general is sacked
Afghan President Hamid Karzai dismisses his attorney general after the latter says he will run for president in next year's elections. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:32:52 GMT)

Karzai sacks attorney-general after presidency bid
Afghan President Hamid Karzai fired the attorney-general on Wednesday after the country's top prosecutor announced he intended to run for the presidency in elections next year. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:02:16 GMT)

Malaysian opposition leader to be detained overnight: lawyer
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who was arrested over sodomy allegations, will spend the night in detention, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:03:45 GMT)

Notre Dame hires Indianapolis lawyer as new AD
Jack Swarbrick, a lawyer who helped draw numerous sporting events to Indianapolis, including the 2012 Super Bowl, is the new athletic director at Notre Dame. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:23:37 GMT)

Attorney argues against Okla. tax penalty amnesty
An Oklahoma City attorney argued that the Oklahoma Constitution clearly forbids a new state law that authorizes the waiving of interest and penalties on back taxes. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:38:04 GMT)

Notre Dame names Indianapolis lawyer as new AD
A lawyer who helped draw numerous sporting events to Indianapolis, including the 2012 Super Bowl, is the new athletic director at Notre Dame. Jack Swarbrick was named by school officials as the new athletic director on Wednesday. He succeeds Kevin White, who left the school May 31 to become the athletic director at Duke. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:40:59 GMT)

Accused driver threatened in jail: lawyer
A man accused of murdering a woman in a car crash has been threatened by inmates, his lawyer says. Tony Allen Worrell, 49, appeared in the Manukau District Court yesterday charged with murdering Katie Powles after he allegedly deliberately drove into her car near Karaka last month. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:35:39 GMT)

Notre Dame names Indianapolis lawyer as new AD
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - A lawyer who helped draw numerous sporting events to Indianapolis, including the 2012 Super Bowl, is the new athletic director at Notre Dame. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 19:49:45 GMT)

Federal inquiry of 'mutual interest,' Ford attorney says
Urban Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Pat Ford, on paid leave while the State Ethics Commission reviews his receipt of gifts, "has received assurances from authorities that his cooperation with them is of 'mutual interest,' " his attorney said today in a short statement. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:02:19 GMT)

Murder Suspect Hires Former U.S. Attorney
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) -- The man charged with killing two young adults at his home Tuesday appeared in court for the first time today. John Gallaher III has hired former U.S. Attorney Walter Holton as his defense attorney, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. (Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:15:54 GMT)

L.A. city attorney sues Blue Shield of California
The city attorney of Los Angeles on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Blue Shield of California, accusing the health insurer of unlawfully canceling policies after patients became hospitalized or seriously ill. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:23:58 GMT)

Malaysia's Anwar not expected to be released soon: lawyer
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who was arrested over sodomy accusations and spent a night in police custody, is not expected to be released on Thursday, his lawyer said. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:07:33 GMT)

Malaysia's Anwar to be released soon: lawyer
Malaysian police have agreed to release opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on bail after he was arrested on sodomy accusations and spent a night in detention, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:48:55 GMT)

Malaysia's Anwar released on bail after arrest: lawyer
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, who was arrested over sodomy accusations, has been released from police custody after being granted bail, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:59:57 GMT)

Lawyer Faces Reprimand for Not Telling Clients He Botched Two Appeals
A New Jersey lawyer deserves a reprimand for failing to file briefs on time, thereby causing appeals to be dismissed, and then not notifying the clients, the state Supreme Court's Disciplinary Review Board says. Lawyers who fumble on client communication typically draw an admonition, but Clifford Van Syoc has a history. In 2003, he was admonished for a similar offense. Moreover, one of the ... (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:44:55 GMT)

Defense Team Argues DOJ Ideology Spurred Money Laundering Indictment of Miami Attorney
Attorneys for indicted Miami attorney Ben Kuehne and two co-defendants maintain the "unprecedented" money laundering indictment is ideologically motivated by the Justice Department. At issue is a carve-out from federal anti-money laundering statutes that exempts attorneys from criminal liability in accepting defense fees. The DOJ "has been hostile to this exemption for many years and appears not ... (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:45:48 GMT)

Brian McNamee's lawyer says mail slips implicate Roger Clemens
Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski says he found slips from packages he claims were used to send HGH to Clemens' house. NEW YORK -- Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski looked under his television last weekend and found overnight mail slips from packages he claims were used to send human growth hormone to Roger Clemens' house, according to the lawyer for Brian McNamee. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 03:35:06 GMT)

Attorney files to submit more evidence in death row case
The attorney for death row inmate Rodney Reed filed a motion Wednesday asking an appeals court for a new trial because of what he cited as new evidence against a former suspect in the murder of Stacey Stites. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:01:38 GMT)

Defense attorney asks judges to recuse themselves
A defense attorney and his client in a pending homicide trial are prepared to argue next week that no judge in Allegheny County may be able to remain impartial. ... (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 04:22:48 GMT)

Jail Guards Did Not Kill Inmate, Their Attorney Says
An attorney for Prince George's County correctional officers said last night that guards did not kill the inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell last month, and she faulted county officials who she said "rushed to judgment" in labeling the death a homicide. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 05:50:03 GMT)

Bangladesh attorney general quits
Bangladesh's attorney general has stepped down, saying he was unable to work with "dignity and integrity" under the country's interim army-backed government. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 06:23:21 GMT)

Defense Team Argues DOJ Ideology Spurred Money Laundering Indictment of Miami Attorney
Attorneys for indicted Miami attorney Ben Kuehne and two co-defendants maintain the "unprecedented" money laundering indictment is ideologically motivated by the Justice Department. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:02:16 GMT)

Wheeler County district attorney recalled
Wheeler County District Attorney Tom Cutsforth has watched angry neighbors rise up and recall several of his fellow eastern Oregon prosecutors during his nearly two decades in office. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:14:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Slips used to send HGH to Clemens found
Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski looked under his television last weekend and found overnight mail slips from packages he claims were used to send human growth hormone to Roger Clemens' house, according to the lawyer for Brian McNamee. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:20:15 GMT)

Attorney general: No funds for vouchers
The speaker of the state House of Representatives can't use excess House funds to pay for two private-school voucher programs axed in the state budget, according to an opinion released Wednesday by the Attorney General's Office. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:55 GMT)

Lawyer Says Malaysian Opposition Leader Released on Bail
A lawyer for Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim says his client has been released from detention after spending the night in police custody in connection with a sodomy accusation. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:12:09 GMT)

Complaints filed against women in Ohio Attorney General scandal
Associated Press COLUMBUS: Two women whose claims of sexual harassment triggered a scandal at the Ohio attorney general's office have been accused of harassing co-workers. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:36:58 GMT)

50 Cent 'wants to see his son,' lawyer says
Rapper 50 Cent hasn't seen his son since a Suffolk judge last month signed an order enforcing the hip-hop star's right to do so, his lawyer charged in court. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:58:38 GMT)

U.S. attorney alleges Cook County Jail violates rights
Sheriff Tom Dart criticizes report that cites violence, poor medical care The constitutional rights of inmates at Cook County Jail are systematically violated, according to the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago, which just released the findings of a 17-month investigation of the facility. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:17:06 GMT)

Attorney general says Idaho Tax Commission broke no laws; auditor rejects findings
John Miller July 17, 2008 - 11:02 a.m. BOISE, Idaho (AP) - The Idaho attorney general has concluded that state tax commissioners broke no laws by settling tax protests with large, often out-of-state corporations. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:36:27 GMT)

50 Cent 'wants to see his son,' lawyer says
Rapper 50 Cent may reach millions through his hits, but he hasn't seen his son since a Suffolk judge last month signed an order enforcing the hip-hop star's right to do so, his lawyer charged in court Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:28:57 GMT)

Madeleine parents want files if Portuguese case closed: lawyer
Madeleine McCann's parents believe any decision by Portuguese investigators to close their case would free-up details for use in their private search, their lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:04:30 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney general says it's not hard to reject interrogation memos
WASHINGTON - Former Attorney General John Ashcroft said Thursday it was not a hard decision to withdraw Justice Department legal opinions that approved the use of harsh interrogation methods which critics say amount to torture. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:19:00 GMT)

Livent accountants evaded controls: Drabinsky lawyer
TORONTO — Accounting staff at Livent Inc. circumvented controls put in place by company co-founder Garth Drabinsky in order to change advertising invoices without his knowledge, a lawyer for Mr. Drabinsky told a Toronto court Thursday. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:56:06 GMT)

Family, attorney of Marine charged in slaying of Army nurse to speak
The attorney for a Marine accused of killing his estranged wife wants to clear up misinformation about his client. The Marine's family and attorney planned to speak at a press conference at 4 p.m. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:29:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Slips used to send HGH to Clemens found
Convicted steroid dealer Kirk Radomski looked under his television last weekend and found overnight mail slips from packages he claims were used to send human growth hormone to Roger Clemens' house, according to the lawyer for Brian McNamee. Clemens sued McNamee, his former trainer, for defamation this year after McNamee claimed the seven-time Cy Young Award winner used steroids and human ... (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:02:39 GMT)

Bali bombers will be dead in a month: lawyer
A lawyer representing the Bali bombers predicts his clients will be executed within a month now that the country's Supreme Court has rejected their final appeal. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:21:04 GMT)

Attorney General Nabs 5 Sex Offenders For Illegally Using MySpace
Five convicted sex offenders are behind bars after Attorney General Greg Abbott's Cyber Crimes and Fugitive units caught them illegally using the popular social networking site MySpace.com. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:42:33 GMT)

Missouri attorney general candidate wants no-call list expanded
JEFFERSON CITY | Democratic attorney general candidate Jeff Harris said Thursday that he wants to expand the state's no-call list and crack down on e-mail spammers. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 21:09:06 GMT)

Lawuit filed against Ontario County and district attorney
News 10NBC has learned the first steps have been taken to file a lawsuit against Ontario County and its district attorney... (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:04:28 GMT)

Alexandria attorney nominated to federal bench
Associated Press - July 17, 2008 6:05 PM ET ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - President Bush has nominated Alexandria attorney Anthony Trenga to a federal judgeship in the Eastern District of... (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:06:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Jury rules Bratz dolls idea conceived at Mattel
LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for Mattel says a jury has ruled that a designer conceived the rival Bratz doll characters while working for Mattel. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:12:47 GMT)

Lawyer says jury rules for Mattel in Bratz case
A lawyer for Mattel Inc. says a jury has ruled that a designer conceived a competitor's Bratz doll characters while working for Mattel. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:32:26 GMT)

Attorney challenges ID of "dinnertime bandit"
An attorney for the man accused of being the "dinnertime bandit" argued Thursday that police mishandled a photo lineup of possible suspects, leading a witness to finger his client. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:33:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Jury rules Bratz dolls conceived at Mattel
A lawyer for Mattel Inc. said Thursday a jury has ruled that a designer conceived a competitor's Bratz doll characters while working for Mattel, a ruling that could potentially mean millions in damages for the toymaker. (Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:09:17 GMT)

50 Cent 'wants to see his son,' lawyer says
Rapper 50 Cent may reach millions through his hits, but he hasn't seen his son since a Suffolk judge last month signed an order enforcing the hip-hop star's right to do so, his lawyer charged in court Thursday. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:57:15 GMT)

Bush nominates Alexandria attorney for federal judgeship
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS ALEXANDRIA -- President Bush has nominated Alexandria attorney Anthony Trenga to a federal judgeship in the Eastern District of Virginia. Trenga specializes in litigation and trial practice with the Washington law firm of Miller and Chevalier. He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton and his law degree from the University of Virginia. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:36:47 GMT)

Lawyer new leader of Iowa gambling commission
DES MOINES — Cedar Rapids lawyer Greg Seyfer was voted in Thursday as the new chairman of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:51:07 GMT)

Stoddard County names assistant prosecuting attorney to newly created position
BLOOMFIELD, Mo. — Described as a "tested litigator," Dexter attorney Rance Butler joined the Stoddard County Prosecuting Attorney's Office Wednesday as an assistant prosecutor. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:21:08 GMT)

Lawyer tells inquiry about misplaced trust
CORNWALL — A former lawyer for the Alexandria-Cornwall Catholic diocese who failed to read the final version of a $32,000 non-disclosure agreement told a public inquiry Thursday the move had “disastrous” consequences for him professionally. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:14:56 GMT)

Attorney General accuses Algonquin contractor of fraud
An Algonquin contractor bilked at least three customers out of more than $12,000 by accepting down payments for projects it never started, or started and never finished, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by the Illinois Attorney General. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 05:29:25 GMT)

Attorney: I'll fight this to US Supreme Court
The attorney for plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit against the University of Louisiana System said Thursday he is contemplating taking his appeal all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:17:45 GMT)

Attorney says Beer Board denial wrong
MARYVILLE - The attorney representing a Blount County woman says the Beer Board has opened the county up to legal liability by refusing her a beer permit for the special event facility she operates. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 06:26:59 GMT)

Lawyer confident Asif will be cleared of doping
The lawyer of Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif is confident his client will be cleared by testing of his B sample following an initial positive doping test. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:08:00 GMT)

Pakistan's Asif tested positive for steroid: lawyer
Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone during the Indian Premier League (IPL), his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:26:18 GMT)

Ban robo calls, attorney general hopeful says
Attorney general candidate Jeff Harris wants Missouri lawmakers to ban automated political phone calls, but the Democrat from Columbia refuses to pledge to not use them this during election cycle. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:08:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has provided alibi to police in sodomy case
A lawyer says Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has provided an alibi to the police to prove he did not sodomize a male aide. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:25:00 GMT)

Bessemer school board attorney presses on with IRS suit
An attorney for the Bessemer school board said he plans to ask a judge to ignore a motion to drop the school system's federal suit against the Internal Revenue Service. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:25:48 GMT)

Appleton woman in rat-in-food case seeks attorney
APPLETON The woman charged with extortion for planting a rat in her lunch plate at a pricey restaurant is seeking a court- appointed attorney. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:27:22 GMT)

Lawyer: Oopposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim Provides Alibi To Police In Sodomy Case
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has provided an alibi to police to prove he did not sodomize a male aide but will not give a DNA sample for fear it could be manipulated to frame him, his lawyer said Friday (18 July). (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:49:57 GMT)

Police record statement from PI Bala's lawyer
M.Puravalen, the lawyer representing private investigator P. Balasubramaniam, was today called up by police to have his statement recorded with regard to the second statutory declaration (SD) made by his client. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:06:58 GMT)

Bali bombers' legal options over: Attorney General
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Three Indonesian militants convicted for their roles in the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings appear to have exhausted all legal avenues to avoid the death sentence, the Attorney General said on Friday. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:58:59 GMT)

Treasury Dept. Lawyer Indicted On Drug Charges
A federal grand jury in Alexandria has indicted a U.S. Treasury Department lawyer for allegedly buying large quantities of methamphetamine with the apparent intent to sell the drug. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:43 GMT)

WILL IMPOSTER ATTORNEY DEFEND HIMSELF?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The son of a retired judge is accused of pretending to be an attorney in order to sell a woman's home, then keeping the money for himself. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:21:44 GMT)

Anwar provides alibi in sodomy case: Lawyer
A lawyer for Malaysia's opposition leader says Anwar Ibrahim has provided an alibi to police to prove he did not sodomize a male aide. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:48:35 GMT)

Holroyd steps down as Law Soc pres for Surrey lawyer Marsh
The Law Society president Andrew Holroyd has handed over his post to Surrey-based property lawyer Paul Marsh. ... (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:56:13 GMT)

Lawyer: Spears, Federline reach settlement
LOS ANGELES, July 18 (UPI) -- Kevin Federline's lawyer says Federline and his ex-wife, U.S. pop singer Britney Spears, have reached a settlement in their child custody battle. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:19:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Malaysian opposition leader provides alibi to police in sodomy case
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - A lawyer for Malaysia's opposition leader says Anwar Ibrahim has provided an alibi to police to prove he did not sodomize a male aide. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:02:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has provided alibi to police in sodomy case
KUALA LUMPUR (AP) - A lawyer says Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has provided an alibi to the police to prove he did not sodomize a male aide. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:39:26 GMT)

Detectives Seize Documents From Murder-For-Hire Suspect's Attorney
Detectives go after the secrets between a murder-for-hire suspect and his attorney. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:18:38 GMT)

THE SYNAGRO SLUDGE DEAL: Tinsley-Talabi denied hiring an attorney
Detroit Councilwoman Alberta Tinsley-Talabi denied hiring an attorney to represent her in the federal government's probe of the Synagro Technologies sludge recycling contract. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:58:23 GMT)

Court orders release of gun, car to family of Lapu’s slain lawyer
THE Regional Trial Court (RTC) has ordered the release and return of the pick-up truck where lawyer Richard Sison was fatally shot in and the pistol that he attempted to use when he was ambushed. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:10:03 GMT)

Spears ends custody fight: lawyer
Britney Spears has ended her custody battle with former husband Kevin Federline, the singer's lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:30:17 GMT)

Attorney Michael Crosby arrested on domestic violence charge
A prominent Coast attorney was arrested early today on a domestic violence-related charge and then released on bond. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:53:36 GMT)

Not Guilty Verdict on Most Serious Charge in Attorney Beating Trial
A Cleveland jury has acquitted one of the men accused of beating a Shaker Heights attorney on New Year's Eve of the most serious charge against him. After less than a day of deliberations, Joseph Wilson, 20, of Cleveland, was found not guilty of attempted murder of Kevin McDermott. The jury did find Wilson guilty of aggravated robbery, felonious assault and kidnapping. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:46:17 GMT)

Publisher's case could go to attorney general
COLUMBUS — If a deal is not worked out between embattled publisher Don Miller and his former employees, the case over alleged unpaid wages will head to the Ohio attorney general, state officials have warned. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:48:21 GMT)

Suspect In Attorney's Vicious Beating Cleared Of Attempted Murder, Convicted On Assault, Robbery Charges
Cleveland, OH - The jury has rendered a verdict in the brutal beating trial of a Shaker Heights Attorney. 19-year-old Joseph Wilson found not guilty of attempted murder but guilty of felonious assault, aggravated robbery, felonious assault and kidnapping. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:49:48 GMT)

Notre Dame hires Indianapolis lawyer as new AD
Jack Swarbrick, a lawyer who helped draw numerous sporting events to Indianapolis, including the 2012 Super Bowl, is the new athletic director at Notre Dame. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:03:40 GMT)

Attorney: Husband grieving for slain wife in NC
An attorney for the husband of a North Carolina woman found slain near her suburban home says he has cooperated with police and would like to grieve for her in private. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:43:26 GMT)

Attorney: Husband grieving for slain NC mother
An attorney for the husband of a North Carolina woman found slain near her suburban home says he has cooperated with police and would like to grieve for his wife in private. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:44:02 GMT)

Attorney: Husband grieving for slain wife in NC
An attorney for the husband of a North Carolina woman found slain near her suburban home says he has cooperated with police and would like to grieve for her in private. Authorities in the Raleigh suburb of Cary have not named a suspect in Nancy Cooper's death. Bradley Cooper's attorney, Seth Blum, told reporters Friday he has repeatedly answered questions from investigators and told them he did ... (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:44:26 GMT)

Attorney: Husband Grieving For Slain Cary Mother
An attorney for the husband of a North Carolina woman found slain near her suburban home said he has cooperated with police and would like to grieve for his wife in private. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:46:56 GMT)

Military lawyer links prison abuse to detainee weight loss
An Afghan prisoner suffered significant weight loss and other health problems when the military subjected him to two weeks of sleep deprivation at Guantánamo in 2004, his lawyer says. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:11:54 GMT)

Disbarred San Jose attorney arrested on charges of practicing law without a license
A disbarred San Jose attorney accused of giving legal advice and preparing immigration documents for unsuspecting immigrants was arrested at his office Thursday and charged with multiple felony counts of practicing law without a license and grand theft. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:27:09 GMT)

Lawyer for Shawn Brant incredulous after publication ban reinstated
TORONTO - The lawyer for a protester at the centre of a court proceeding stemming from the blockade of Highway 401 during last summer's aboriginal day of action said Friday he was incredulous after Crown lawyers successfully reinstated a publication ban on his client's preliminary hearing. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:30:00 GMT)

Attorney: Brad Cooper grieving for Nancy
An attorney for the husband of a North Carolina woman found slain near her suburban home says he has cooperated with police and would like to grieve for his wife in private. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:33:16 GMT)

Verdict Reached In Attorney Beating Case
A jury finds a man accused of beating an attorney not guilty on the most serious charge but convicts him three other charges. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:16:21 GMT)

Attorney Crosby Arrested For Domestic Violence
BAY ST. LOUIS (WLOX) -- High profile Gulfport attorney Michael Crosby is defending his reputation after being charged with domestic violence. Hancock County Sheriff Steve Garber says deputies responded to an overnight domestic dispute in Bay St. Louis and interviewed Crosby and his ex-wife. (Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:26:53 GMT)

Lawyer: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim provides alibi to police in sodomy case
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim provided an alibi to prove he did not sodomize a male aide but maintained that he would not give a DNA sample, saying he feared he would be framed, his lawyer said. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:13:00 GMT)

Ex-South Bay Lawyer Accused Of Misleading Clients
A 50-year-old former immigration attorney was arrested Thursday in Santa Clara County for misleading clients about his status as a lawyer, the district attorney's office said. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:37:55 GMT)

Attorney investigating Huntsville officer-involved shooting
A Shoals attorney is investigating a shooting involving two Huntsville police officers. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:56:38 GMT)

Not Guilty Verdict on Most Serious Charge in Attorney Beating Trial
A Cleveland jury has acquitted one of the men accused of beating a Shaker Heights attorney on New Year's Eve of the most serious charge against him. After less than a day of deliberations, Joseph Wilson, 20, of Cleveland, was found not guilty of attempted murder of Kevin McDermott. The jury did find Wilson guilty of aggravated robbery, felonious assault and kidnapping. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:31:19 GMT)

Cooper's lawyer says he's innocent
Brad Cooper did not kill his wife and wants to mourn her death in private, his attorneys said today at a brief news conference. Lawyer Seth Blum said he and lawyer Howard Kurtz called the gathering because of wild speculation about the slaying of Nancy Cooper, whose body was found Monday in a subdivision under development in Cary. "The bizarre and unsupported theories floating around television ... (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:32:32 GMT)

Lawyer Is Accused of Using Reform Group to Launder Money From Strip Club
Police say a lawyer who started an organization advocating voter reform used it to hide profits from another venture, a strip club that offered more than dancing. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:07:28 GMT)

Continuance granted for disbarred attorney Hatch in Indian River proceeding
A trial date for disbarred attorney Ira Hatch on grand theft and racketeering charges could be set Aug. 29 after his attorney was granted a continuance in the case Friday morning. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:03:42 GMT)

Lawyer says gang turncoat framed his client
Jury begins deliberations in trial of reputed No. 2 leader for Latin Kings The lawyer for the reputed second-ranking leader of the Latin Kings street gang assailed the key prosecution witness Friday as a federal drug-conspiracy trial neared its end. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:26:39 GMT)

County attorney campaign targets drop houses
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office says it will kick off a public awareness campaign next week to alert people to the problems associated with drop houses, where human smugglers stash illegal immigrants until they can be transported to their destinations. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:47:03 GMT)

State attorney taking second look at machete incident
JACKSONVILLE BEACH - The State Attorney's Office is reinvestigating a June 20 incident across the street from a downtown nightclub in which witnesses told police a man sliced off another man's finger with a machete. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:01:42 GMT)

Attorney seeks to suppress evidence in DUI arrest
An attorney for a 47-year-old Columbus man accused of driving under the influence has asked a judge to suppress evidence t... (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:39:56 GMT)

Death row inmate without attorney
Death row inmate Michael Anthony Archuleta may get a new attorney as he challenges his conviction and pending execution. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:15:52 GMT)

Newark attorney
An attorney for a Newark city councilwoman whom the Essex County Prosecutor's Office is seeking to remove from office because of an obstruction of justice conviction has cited the case of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy to argue that his client should not be ousted. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 06:33:43 GMT)

Teacher's lawyer says testimony fabricated
A lawyer for former St. Anne high school teacher William Fabel suggested Friday a paralympian swimmer might have been coached in her testimony when she said Fabel scared her and called her gimpy. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:50:02 GMT)

Extra arguments allowed in lawyer strangulation case
In a sign that jurors are struggling to reach a verdict, attorneys will deliver more closing arguments Monday in the trial of a homeless man charged with the strangulation homicide of an 85-year-old retired lawyer during a sexual encounter in his Palm Desert mobile home. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:22:26 GMT)

Circuit Court Attorney candidates debate
Todd Hingson (left) answers a question during a political debate at the Columbia County Courthouse on Friday. Hingson, along with Robert ‘Skip’ Jarvis Jr. (middle) and Alex Prins are running for the office of Third Judicial Circuit Court State Attorney. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:30:11 GMT)

Lawyer tells what led to Ewa Beach killing
Timothy Adarna doesn't deny that he killed his stepfather and set the body on fire. But he claims it wasn't murder. "It started with self-defense and it ended up as EMED (extreme mental or emotional disturbance)," said David Hayakawa, Adarna's lawyer. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:52:20 GMT)

Lawyer to discuss documents suggesting OPP almost moved in on 2007 native protest
TORONTO - The lawyer for aboriginal protester Shawn Brant will hold a news conference today to discuss documents released Friday that suggest Ontario Provincial Police were minutes away from moving in on First Nations blockades on Highway 401 during last year's aboriginal day of action. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:29:00 GMT)

Lawyer to discuss documents suggesting OPP almost moved in on 2007 native protest
The lawyer for aboriginal protester Shawn Brant will hold a news conference, Saturday, to discuss documents released Friday that suggest Ontario Provincial Police were minutes away from moving in on First Nations blockades on Highway 401 during last year's aboriginal day of action. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:23:12 GMT)

Brant's lawyer to discuss OPP documents
The Canadian Press The lawyer for aboriginal protester Shawn Brant will hold a news conference today to discuss documents released Friday that suggest Ontario Provincial Police were minutes away from moving in on First Nations blockades on Highway 401 during last year's aboriginal day of action. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:47:34 GMT)

Cooper's lawyer says he's innocent
Bradley Cooper will not attend a community memorial for his slain wife today, but his attorneys said Friday that's because he needs to grieve in private and that he was not involved in her death. Bradley Cooper "is not a suspect, not a person of interest, and he has been very, very clear with the police: He did not kill his wife," lawyer Seth Blum said at a news conference late Friday. The news ... (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:48:27 GMT)

Lawyer calls for government investigation into OPP commissioner's comments during 2007 native protest
TORONTO - The lawyer for an aboriginal protester wants the Ontario government to suspend the commissioner of the provincial police force and investigate comments he made to the protester during an aboriginal day of action. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:39:00 GMT)

Brant's lawyer wants government to suspend Fantino
The Canadian Press The lawyer for an aboriginal protester wants the Ontario government to suspend the commissioner of the provincial police force and investigate comments he made to the protester during an aboriginal day of action. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:47:46 GMT)

Lawyer arrested in brothel bust
NEW YORK, July 19 (UPI) -- New York police say they arrested a well-known tax lawyer for allegedly running a swanky strip club where women charged $5,000 for secluded visits. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:04:31 GMT)

Alabama Attorney General Ranks #2 In Pay
A new national study shows that Alabama's attorney general is the second highest paid state attorney general in the country. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:27:03 GMT)

Suspend OPP commissioner: native activist's lawyer
OPP commissioner should be suspended while an investigation is launched into comments he made to Mohawk protest leader, lawyer says. (Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:15:05 GMT)

Brant's lawyer calls for temporary suspension of OPP commissioner
TORONTO - The lawyer for an aboriginal protester wants the Ontario government to temporarily suspend the commissioner of the provincial police force and urgently investigate comments he made to the protester during last year's aboriginal day of action. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:05:00 GMT)

Attorney may part with piece of Olympic lore
The running garb spread out on West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Glenn Mitchell's desk is nothing special to look at. Lightweight red, white and blue shorts. A blue and red sleeveless top. A blue polyester warm-up suit that is the tactile equivalent of fingernails on the proverbial chalkboard. No ubiquitous sporting goods company or sponsor logos. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:30:05 GMT)

Lawyer wants Ontario's top cop suspended
The lawyer for aboriginal protester Shawn Brant called Saturday for the Ontario government to suspend Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner Julian Fantino while it investigates comments he made to Brant during an aboriginal blockade last summer. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:58:41 GMT)

District Attorney race highlights St. John’s fall contests
LAPLACE – The district attorney’s contest appears poised to take center stage in St. John the Baptist Parish in this fall’s elections. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:50:40 GMT)

Defendant in ‘Precious Doe' murder case complains about access to lawyer, jail conditions
A Jackson County judge agreed Friday to help a capital murder defendant arrange more regular phone contact with his lawyer and look into his recreation issues. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:28:36 GMT)

Special assistant attorney general requested in suit against Blunt over e-mail records
JEFFERSON CITY | The Missouri attorney general's office Friday asked a judge to appoint a special assistant attorney general in the pending lawsuit against Gov. Matt Blunt over e-mail records. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:36:57 GMT)

Special assistant attorney general requested in suit against Blunt over e-mail records
JEFFERSON CITY | The Missouri attorney general's office Friday asked a judge to appoint a special assistant attorney general in the pending lawsuit against Gov. Matt Blunt over e-mail records. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:38:20 GMT)

Alabama's attorney general paid very well
Alabama, one of America's poorest states, is home to the nation's second highest paid attorney general. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:12:52 GMT)

Suspend OPP commissioner: native activist's lawyer
OPP commissioner should be suspended while an investigation is launched into comments he made to Mohawk protest leader, lawyer says. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 05:20:13 GMT)

Pennsylvania attorney general's campaign manager is his chief of staff
As he prosecutes the "Bonusgate" case accusing state officials of campaigning on the public dime, Attorney General Tom Corbett is seeking re-election himself. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:13:35 GMT)

As time runs out, attorney general stays his course
From a book-lined den on the fifth floor of the Justice Department, the attorney general is watching the clock. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:42:45 GMT)

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