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Attorney News Jul 2008

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Statewide probe may clarify Ossining town attorney's pension claim
OSSINING - The town attorney whose claim to state retirement benefits has come under fire is waiting on the outcome of a lawsuit and a statewide investigation to determine what amount of pension is rightfully his. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:46:39 GMT)

Virginia Lawyer Elected to Prestigious Positions in America
Stephen M. Smith of Hampton, Virginia has recently been honored by being elected as the Chairman of The Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of The American Association of Justice the largest trial lawyer association in America. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:01:00 GMT)

Respected attorney recalled as a man without enemies
Leaving a celebration of life for his longtime colleague Ian Millikan, a fellow lawyer wished he'd spent more time with the Marysville attorney. "And he and I practiced law together since 1978," Richard Swanson said. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:12:49 GMT)

Stabler's ex-wife suing divorce attorney
The estranged wife of retired football standout Kenny Stabler has filed a lawsuit against her former divorce attorney, blaming him for dragging out the six-year case to end the marriage and the IRS claim to her Ono Island home, according to court documents. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:36:56 GMT)

Local attorney’s law license suspended by state Supreme Court
MADISON — The Wisconsin Supreme Court suspended Shawano attorney Joan M. Boyd’s law license for five months for professional misconduct involving three clients, in a decision issued Friday. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:44:07 GMT)

District attorney gets nod
Sixteenth Judicial District Attorney Phil Haney was appointed last week by Gov. Bobby Jindal to the Drug Policy Board, serving as a representative of the Louisiana District Attorney’s Association. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:15:07 GMT)

Attorney's rape case makes steamy fiction
MANSFIELD -- Local attorney Marcus Wolf had plenty of time to reflect on his shattered life as he sat in a jail cell. Accused of rape, Wolf was looking at 25 years in prison. Everything -- his marriage, career, reputation -- was up in the air. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:15:47 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 12:15:27 GMT)

Nithari witnesses' lawyer alleges police shielding their officer
Ghaziabad, July 20 : A lawyer for two witnesses in the Nithari serial killings has alleged that a First Information Report (FIR) was filed against a police official and six others for threatening them against testifying in court, but the complaint was cancelled the next day. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:13:45 GMT)

Judge signs search warrant for defense attorney’s office
The Collin County district attorney’s office asked a district judge to sign a search warrant for a defense attorney’s office in connection with a capital murder case he was assigned to defend. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:55:06 GMT)

Democrat battle for Mo. attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY — Sen. Chris Koster of Raymore put a bull's-eye on his back last summer when he left the Republican Party, became a Democrat and declared his candidacy for Missouri attorney general. (Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:50:09 GMT)

OPP boss should be suspended: Brant lawyer
The province's top cop should be suspended over comments he made during last year's native day of action, the lawyer for protester Shawn Brant says. Speaking at a Saturday press conference in Toronto, Peter Rosenthal said the province should suspend OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino and investigate the comments he [...] (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:06:22 GMT)

Notre Dame hires Indianapolis lawyer as new AD
SOUTH BEND, Ind.—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. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:47:04 GMT)

K-Fed and Lawyer Cash In
Settlement means payday for K-Fed and his lawyer. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:43:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim provides alibi to police in sodomy case
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. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:28:14 GMT)

Jailed Black Panther demands retrial
Black Panther-turned human rights campaigner Mumia Abu-Jamal has requested a retrial on his conviction of murdering a police officer, after his death sentence was overturned in March, his lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:53:28 GMT)

DUI defense attorney dies in Massachusetts
Prominent S.C. DUI defense attorney Reese Joye was found dead in a Cambridge, Mass., hotel room Sunday morning. He was 70. Joye was attending an annual trial advocacy summer conference at Harvard University, which he had organized, and was set to return to Charleston on Sunday. But when he didn’t come down for breakfast or answer his phone, his colleagues were concerned and sent hotel security ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:27:23 GMT)

Isnaji detention smacks of political harassment, lawyer says
MANILA, Philippines - The continued detention of Indanan, Sulu Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son Haider for their alleged role in the abduction of a television crew and a university professor last June smacks of political harassment, their lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:06:30 GMT)

Tampa lawyer tapped for federal attorney position
President Bush has nominated A. Brian Albritton, a litigation partner at Holland & Knight in Tampa, as U.S. Attorney of the Middle District of Florida. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:09:48 GMT)

Attorney General adjusting to 4-day week
The Utah Attorney General's Office is juggling its staffers to adjust to the governor's energy-saving plan for state employees to work four 10-hour days. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:27:56 GMT)

Malaysia's police chief sues Anwar for defamation: lawyer
Malaysia's police chief Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim for accusing him of manipulating evidence, the officer's lawyer said. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 07:52:23 GMT)

Malaysia's police chief sues Anwar for defamation: lawyer
Malaysia opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim gesturing as he speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur, July 17. Malaysia's police chief Monday filed a defamation lawsuit against Anwar for accusing him of manipulating evidence, the officer's lawyer said. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:28:01 GMT)

FUNERAL FOR SLAIN LAWYER
The Brooklyn divorce lawyer who was slain in bed with his wife in their Marine Park home was eulogized yesterday as a larger-than-life personality. When Mark Schwartz "entered a room, you knew he was there," said Eliot Schwartz, his cousin, at a... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:19:01 GMT)

Another Filipino lawyer elected to UN post
LA TRINIDAD - Another Filipino lawyer was elected into one of the indigenous peoples positions in the United Nations. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:20:55 GMT)

Bali Bombers May Be Executed Before Ramadan -Attorney General
JAKARTA (AFP)--Indonesia's attorney-general said Monday he hopes three men sentenced to death for their roles in the 2002 Bali bombings will be executed before the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in September. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:03:48 GMT)

Lawyer: Casey Anthony Is Fully Cooperating
The lawyer for Casey Anthony says the perception that his client is not cooperating with police in the search for her missing daughter is just wrong. Meanwhile, Caylee's grandmother says Casey may be providing hints to the girl's whereabouts through coded messages. #caylee {margin:0; padding:0;} #caylee li {margin-left:0; padding:0 0 0 10px;} #VideoList {float:left; padding:16px 0 0; ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:52:28 GMT)

Portuguese attorney-general to announce decision on Madeleine McCann case
LISBON, (Portugal) - PORTUGAL'S attorney-general is due to announce on Monday whether he plans to bring charges in the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:20:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Missing girl's mom wants to help detectives
KISSIMMEE — A lawyer for the mother of a missing 2-year-old Central Florida girl says the woman is a good mother who wants to help detectives. Lawyer Jose Baez spoke during a news conference Monday morning in Kissimmee. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:53:42 GMT)

Attorney lashes out at media for linking ex-fed to slayings
The attorney for a former federal agent and Clarence resident says his client is “devastated” over the murders of a New York City couple and upset that the news media have portrayed him as a potential suspect in the slayings. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:29:33 GMT)

Casey Anthony's Lawyer Trying To Get Her Out Of Jail On Bond
The lawyer for the mother of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony will be back in court Monday, trying to get his client freed on bond. Casey Anthony, the girl's 22-year-old mother, has been in jail since her arrest on child neglect charges last week. VIDEO REPORT: Grandmother Says She May Be Able To Piece Together Clues INSIDE: Raw Interviews, Images Of Caylee Anthony, Search Scene TIPS: Call ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:54:06 GMT)

Jurors struggling to reach verdict in retired attorney's murder trial
In a sign that jurors are struggling to reach a verdict, attorneys will deliver more closing arguments today in the trial of a homeless man charged with the strangulation murder of an 85-year-old retired attorney during a sexual encounter in Palm Desert. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:55:04 GMT)

Portuguese attorney-general to announce decision on Madeleine McCann case
LISBON, Portugal - Portugal's attorney-general is due to announce Monday whether he plans to bring charges in the disappearance of British child Madeleine McCann. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:14:00 GMT)

Nunavut premier's lawsuit bills covered by government insurance policy: lawyer
The lawyer representing Nunavut's premier in his legal battle with the head of the Nunavut Association of Municipalities says the territorial government's insurance company is paying Paul Okalik's legal fees. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:20:23 GMT)

Portuguese attorney-general closes Madeleine McCann case
Portugal's attorney-general has told police to halt their investigation into the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:24:34 GMT)

Mother does not know where Caylee Anthony is, defense attorney says
Casey Anthony does not know where her missing 2-year-old daughter is, but she wants out of jail so she can join the search in finding the girl, defense attorney Jose Baez said at a press conference this afternoon. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:32:09 GMT)

Lawyer joins fight to save old houses
Top planning lawyer Richard Brabant has joined the fight to stop demolition controls being lifted on thousands of heritage homes in Auckland City. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:39:22 GMT)

Belarusian court to try U.S. lawyer Zeltser on July 30
MINSK, July 21 (RIA Novosti) - The trial in Belarus of Emanuel Zeltser, a U.S. citizen charged with industrial espionage and drug smuggling, will start on July 30, the suspect's lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:54:30 GMT)

Kenny Stabler's Ex-Wife Sues Former Divorce Attorney
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - The estranged wife of ex-Alabama and NFL quarterback Kenny Stabler is suing her former divorce attorney. Rose Burch Stabler blames attorney Mark Ryan for dragging out the six-year (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:35:22 GMT)

More trouble for Stabler: ex-wife suing attorney to cover cost of unpaid taxes
MOBILE, Ala. - The estranged wife of ex-Alabama and NFL quarterback Kenny Stabler is suing her former divorce attorney. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:08:03 GMT)

Lawyer Says Denial Of Bond For Arrested Mom Was "Incorrect Ruling"
The lawyer for Casey Anthony said Monday that his client should not have been denied bond because the charges don't constitute such a ruling. TEAM COVERAGE: Lawyer Makes Statement, Investigators Searching RAW VIDEO: Mom's Attorney Holds Monday Media Briefing READ: Letter From Mother's Lawyer To Sheriff's Office (PDF) INSIDE: Raw Interviews, Images Of Caylee Anthony, Search Scene TIPS: Call ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:10:49 GMT)

Attorney: Mother Of Missing Toddler Ready To Talk
An attorney for the mother of a missing Orange County toddler said his client doesn't know the whereabouts of her child, but she is ready to assist investigators. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:28:33 GMT)

Transfer entries could be seen as benign: Drabinsky lawyer
Internal Livent Inc. reports that regularly summarized improper accounting transfers could have appeared to readers to be benign summaries of routine transfers, a lawyer for Livent co-founder Garth Drabinsky suggested in court Monday. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:56:06 GMT)

Defense attorney wants gag order in SF triple murder case
The attorney for a reputed gang member charged with murdering a San Francisco man and his two sons said today he will seek a gag order in the case, claiming media coverage has damaged his client's right to a fair trial. The comments by defense attorney Robert... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:01:07 GMT)

Sisters recant claims against Downtown lawyer
The estranged wife of a Cincinnati lawyer who accused him of spending part of her mother’s estate on himself, now has sworn that her claims were false. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:08:09 GMT)

Mom's attorney speaks out about missing girl
Jose Baez, the criminal defense attorney for the mother of missing 2-year-old Caylee Anthony, held a news conference today to clear up what he considered misconceptions with the investigation. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:24:24 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Formally Charges Larry Mendte
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia announced Monday that it has charged former CBS 3 anchor Larry Mendte with a felony count of intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization. The government's case against Mendte, 51, is set out in an "Information" – the formal charging document. The Information charges Mendte with one count of intentionally accessing a protected ... (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:24:39 GMT)

Peters' lawyer defends secrecy
Winston Peter's lawyer is defending his actions over the $100,000 donation from billionaire Owen Glenn. Glenn donated the money to cover legal costs in the unsuccessful bid by Peters to overturn Bob Clarkson's election victory for National in the Tauranga seat in 2006. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:00:06 GMT)

Texas attorney general expected at polygamy hearing Tuesday
ELDORADO — When a grand jury reconvenes here on Tuesday to hear evidence of alleged sexual abuse inside a West Texas polygamist community, a special guest will be in the courtroom -- Attorney General Greg Abbott. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:43:11 GMT)

New York attorney general pushes Comcast to block child porn Web sites and newsgroups
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ New York's attorney general notified Comcast Corp. on Monday that the state will take legal action if the company — the nation's second-largest Internet service provider — doesn't agree to eliminate access to child pornography. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:40:42 GMT)

Convicted NY lawyer sues over credit card data
Associated Press - July 21, 2008 7:35 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A disbarred Manhattan lawyer who pleaded guilty to statutory rape has sued the American Express Co. (Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:42:24 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer sues, blames AmEx for capture
A disbarred Manhattan lawyer who pleaded guilty to statutory rape has sued the American Express Co. for giving police credit card information he says led to his capture. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:41:52 GMT)

Convicted rapist lawyer sues American Express
A disbarred Manhattan lawyer who pleaded guilty to statutory rape has sued the American Express Co. for giving police credit card information he says resulted in his capture. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:43:09 GMT)

Attorney Says $1 Billion Lawsuit Turned Off Children's Motrin Jury
Family members and their attorney, who lost a $1 billion lawsuit against the makers of Children's Motrin, say they plan to file an appeal and the sum of the lawsuit may have hurt their chances of winning. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:38:51 GMT)

Attorney who defended Cook County in patronage case on list to be inspector general
One of the finalists to lead the office charged with ferreting out political corruption under Cook County Board President Todd Stroger is an attorney who led the county's defense in a landmark illegal patronage case. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 01:46:48 GMT)

Lawyer says city offering settlement to opponents of Talbots project
Lawyer Trawick "Buzzy" Stubbs told a crowd of downtown merchants Monday that the city has proposed a settlement to the group of about two dozen people who are challenging the permit for the Talbots project. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:07:21 GMT)

Candidate accuses rival, Krischer aide of illicit contact in state attorney race
Paula Russell, veteran prosecutor and underdog candidate for Palm Beach County state attorney, is alleging that her opponent, Michael McAuliffe, and his campaign manager, Mike Edmondson, violated Florida law when they did campaign work together while Edmondson was on duty as a state employee. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:52:25 GMT)

Cleveland Man Gets 25 Years for Attack on Lawyer
A Cleveland man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a New Year's Eve attack on a lawyer who was out for an evening workout in suburban Shaker Heights. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:34:26 GMT)

Attorney Appeals Judge’s Decision To Throw Out Laundering Charges
A U.S. attorney is appealing a federal district court judge’s decision to vacate a dentist’s convictions for money laundering, setting up a legal battle over a federal statute that was recently interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 04:55:21 GMT)

Lawyer Seeks To Summon Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister As Witness In Murder Trial
KUALA LUMPUR: A Malaysian opposition lawyer said Tuesday (22 July) he hopes to summon the deputy prime minister to testify in the trial of a slain Mongolian woman. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:06:53 GMT)

Attorney General Corbett's election challenger blasts his campaign practices
Democratic attorney general candidate John Morganelli blasted incumbent Tom Corbett Monday for allowing state staffers to do political work for him while prosecuting the notorious "Bonusgate" case. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:18:45 GMT)

To cope with gas prices, famed attorney leases private jet
Attorney leases his private jet to make up for fuel costs Even famed attorney Willie Gary isn't immune to soaring gas prices. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:06:51 GMT)

March lawyer seeks bankruptcy protection
A Nashville lawyer known for representing notorious clients, including convicted murderer Perry March, has filed for chapter 13 protection in bankruptcy court. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 07:20:28 GMT)

FAREWELL TO SLAIN B'KLYN LAWYER
Mourners yesterday paid their respects to a Brooklyn lawyer murdered at home last week along with her attorney husband. Family and friends of Christina-Maria Petrowski-Schwartz, 48, visited Sherman's Memorial Chapel for the viewing. She and her... (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:04:25 GMT)

Attorney general sues junkyard duo
Car-crushing operation blamed for chemicals leaching into air, water HUDSON FALLS -- The state Attorney General's office is suing owners of a Washington County junkyard for years of environmental damage caused by allowing toxic chemicals to foul the air and water.East Side Used Auto Parts, 3614 Burgoyne Ave., allegedly crushed cars without properly draining fluids, which allowed gasoline, ... (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:42:58 GMT)

Baron Cohen swaps Borat's mankini for lawyer's briefs
The man behind Ali G, Borat and Bruno is set to produce and star in a new comedy about an ambulance-chasing lawyer (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 09:10:53 GMT)

Lawyer in tax matter calls ethics complaint 'ludicrous'
The tax lawyer who's been hit with an ethics complaint for helping Gov. Jim Gibbons get a money-saving tax break said Monday he did nothing improper. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:03:12 GMT)

Lakeland to Hire Lawyer for Train Issues Ahead
LAKELAND | The city will hire a lawyer to push its interests in upcoming regional decisions about a planned freight terminal in Winter Haven and commuter rail plans for Orlando, and for the likely statewide talks that will follow. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:21:37 GMT)

Cleveland Man Gets 25-Years For Attacking Lawyer
CLEVELAND (AP) - A Cleveland man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in a New Year's Eve attack on a lawyer who was out for an evening workout in suburban Shaker Heights. Cuyahoga County (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 10:56:00 GMT)

Karadzic's Lawyer To Appeal His Transfer To UN Court - Report
BELGRADE (AFP)--The lawyer of arrested war crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic said Tuesday that he would appeal a judge's decision to transfer the former Bosnian Serb leader to the U.N. court in The Hague. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:33:28 GMT)

U.S. lawyer warns water pact will deplete Great Lakes
TORONTO — A top American environmental lawyer says the fine print of an accord meant to protect the Great Lakes opens the way for the “privatization” of the world’s greatest source of fresh water. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:58:07 GMT)

Bonusgate: Attorney General's aides targeted
Democratic attorney general candidate John Morganelli blasted incumbent Tom Corbett on Monday for allowing state staffers to do political work for him while prosecuting the notorious "Bonusgate" case. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:58:45 GMT)

Former federal prosecutor is GOP's nominee for attorney general
After weeks of back-and-forth over their choice to run for attorney general, Ohio Republican Party officials are backing D. Michael Crites as their partyâ€™s nominee, a source said today. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:40:06 GMT)

Canso merger vote not legal, raucous meeting told, lawyer investigating
CANSO, N.S. (CP) — The Nova Scotia town of Canso has asked its lawyer to investigate an allegation that the recent vote to disband the town and join neighbouring Guysborough County was not legal. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:08:16 GMT)

Bruscato behind Prorok in cash for state's attorney's race
Joe Bruscato, the Democratic candidate for Winnebago County state’s attorney, entered the final months of the race with a smaller war chest than his Republican opponent. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:47:55 GMT)

Attorney suspended from practice
An Evansville attorney recently convicted and sentenced to jail on methamphetamine charges has been suspended from practice by the Indiana Supreme Court. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:50:47 GMT)

Lawyer's False Retirement Claims Revoked
The state comptroller's office revoked the retirement credit of a lawyer who worked for the Holley Central School District. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:54:24 GMT)

DiNapoli revokes pension credits of Duanesburg attorney
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Tuesday he has revoked four years of pension credits from a Duanesburg attorney as part of the ongoing investigation of attorneys who belong to the state's pension system. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:17:45 GMT)

Well-known lawyer joins ex-Bear manager's defense: source
Veteran U.S. lawyer Brendan Sullivan is joining the defense team of indicted former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi, a person close to the matter said on Tuesday. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:25:46 GMT)

John Payne announces for County Attorney
My name is John D. Payne, a native Texan and I would like to be your next County Attorney. My wife Cindy and I have been living in Bandera County for the past four years, and owned property here even longer. We both practice law and are members of Grace Lutheran Church. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:09:07 GMT)

U.S. attorney outlines settlement with CoxHealth
Western District U.S. Attorney John F. Wood announced today that the United States has reached a $60 million settlement with CoxHealth. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:49:13 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. police killing was self-defense
READING, Pa. (AP) - The lawyer for a man accused of killing a Reading police officer in 2006 says his client acted in self-defense. Attorney Jay Nigrini says 26-year-old Cletus Rivera didn't know the man who was chasing him was a police officer. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:18:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. police killing was self-defense
The lawyer for a man accused of killing a Reading police officer in 2006 says his client acted in self-defense. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:22:35 GMT)

Sacha 'Borat' Cohen to produce lawyer flic 'Accidentes'
Sacha Baron Cohen, better known as "Borat," has sold Fox film studios a comedy, "Accidentes," about an ambulance-chaser-turned-hero, which he will produce and possibly star in, Variety magazine said Tuesday. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:22:38 GMT)

Daughter of polygamist leader seeks again to dump attorney
Posted: 2:16 PM- ELDORADO, Texas -- A 16-year-old daughter of polygamous sect leader Warren S. Jeffs launched a new effort Tuesday to replace her court-appointed attorney. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:34:55 GMT)

Lawyer, Tax Commissioners Defend Governor's Tax Break
An Elko lawyer and member of the Nevada Tax Commission who helped Governor Gibbons obtain a big property tax break on 40 acres he owns in eastern Nevada defended his role and the governor's agricultural deferral as appropriate and legal. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:26:41 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. police killing was self-defense
The lawyer for a man accused of killing a Reading police officer in 2006 says his client acted in self-defense. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:42:57 GMT)

Attorney: Firefighters not purposely misdiagnosed
BOSTON -- The attorney for a doctor whose Boston firefighter patients are under review for possible false diagnoses says his client has done nothing wrong. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:45:09 GMT)

Mohawk activist 'shocked' police tapped lawyer-brother's phone
TORONTO - A Mohawk activist at the heart of a blockade that forced the closure of a major Ontario highway and rail line last year said Tuesday he was dismayed to learn provincial police tapped the phone of his brother, a prominent and well-regarded lawyer. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:56:40 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for Utah predicts polygamy-related prosecutions
The U.S. Attorney for Utah predicts prosecutions against members of polygamous sects as part of a multi-state cooperative investigation into crimes associated with polygamy. (Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:21:44 GMT)

Grannik named as new Bethel district attorney
Andrew Grannik has been named the new district attorney for Bethel. The Alaska Department of Law made the announcement Tuesday. Grannik has worked for the department since 2005. He received his law degree from Northeastern University School of Law. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:47:07 GMT)

Attorney General: Hardin Bonus Likely Illegal
LITTLE ROCK - The University of Central Arkansas Board of Trustees' decision to use an endowment fund to give university president Lu Hardin a $300,000 bonus likely violated state law, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Tuesday. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:23:30 GMT)

LA lawyer charged with sending child porn
A Los Angeles lawyer has been arrested for allegedly sending child porn to an FBI agent posing as a 13-year-old girl. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:32:48 GMT)

MURRIETA: Police arrest attorney
MURRIETA ---- An attorney who lives in Murrieta has been arrested in connection with money reportedly missing from a former client's trust account, police said Tuesday. Jacqueline Staten, 43, was arrested by Murrieta detectives about 7 a.m. Monday as (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:34:03 GMT)

Trial begins for man accused of killing Live Oak attorney
SANTA CRUZ - The man accused of shooting and killing a Live Oak attorney two years ago admits he fired the gun, but his attorney told jurors Tuesday the law will show Angus MacIntyre, 48, is not guilty of murder. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:40:28 GMT)

LA lawyer charged with sending child porn
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A Los Angeles lawyer has been arrested for allegedly sending child porn to an FBI agent posing as a 13-year-old girl. Prosecutors say David Cohn was arrested Tuesday at his home in Woodland Hills. He was booked and released after posting $190,000 bail. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:41:59 GMT)

Lawyer Arrested in Kiddy Porn Sting
LOS ANGELES -- A lawyer has been arrested for allegedly sending child porn to an FBI agent posing as a 13-year-old girl. Prosecutors say David Cohn was arrested Tuesday at his home in Woodland Hills. He was booked and released after posting $190,000 bail. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 02:42:38 GMT)

Defense lawyer quizzes guards' accuser during abuse trial in Superior Court, Providence
PROVIDENCE — A defense lawyer for one of the ex-prison guards accused of abusing inmates at the Adult Correctional Institutions yesterday questioned the motives of a former prisoner who claims the guard threatened to sodomize him and repeatedly struck him in the head and face with a phonebook. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 03:51:19 GMT)

Frock tried to blackmail attorney
A Westminster woman could spend up to 18 months in the Carroll County Detention Center after being convicted of trying to blackmail an assistant state’s attorney. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:11:29 GMT)

Murder case gets another attorney
WARREN - The fifth attorney appointed in Trumbull County's only capital murder case has taken over as lead counsel. The appointment of Akron attorney Brian Pierce follows the death of attorney Lawrence Smith, also of Akron, who died last month shortly after he and attorney Don Malarcik were granted appointments by Trumbull County Common Pleas Court Judge John M. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:14:49 GMT)

Board broadens search for attorney
It'll be mid-August before Joseph Causey learns whether he gave his final statement to the Brunswick County Board of Education Tuesday as its attorney - a position he's held for 13 years. Causey and three law firms gave their pleas to the board during a meeting Tuesday as board members decide whether to keep Causey. In recent years, Causey's job has been reviewed annually and the board has ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:37:34 GMT)

Should state's attorney select IG when one of the candidates is a donor?
When Cook County commissioners were writing the ordinance that revamped the county's Inspector General office, they never considered that one of the future candidates would be a Cook County assistant state's attorney. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:51:10 GMT)

Lawyer sues trooper in '05 shooting
A Boston lawyer filed a federal lawsuit yesterday against a State Police trooper who fatally shot an unarmed Worcester man after a high-speed chase in Fitchburg in 2005. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:05:40 GMT)

Lawyer defends disability claim by firefighter
A lawyer for Boston Firefighter Albert Arroyo says Arroyo's muscular physique and participation in a professional bodybuilding contest, just weeks after he reported a career-ending injury, does not mean his disability claim was false. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:06:00 GMT)

District Attorney's Office opens new headquarters
n Previously spread over four locations, district attorney says working under one roof will be more efficient (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 06:38:06 GMT)

Bar acts to suspend Coral Springs attorney over alleged deceptive trade practices
The Florida Bar moved Tuesday to suspend a Coral Springs attorney, one day after the Office of the Florida Attorney General put her debt settlement and wealth management company into receivership, alleging deceptive trade practices that may have cost consumers millions. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:18:01 GMT)

Lawyer loses school retirement credits
The state Comptroller's Office has rescinded retirement system credits for a lawyer working for an Orleans County school system. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:29:54 GMT)

Opposition Lawyer Loses Bid To Summon Malaysia's Deputy Leader As Murder Trial Witness
KUALA LUMPUR: A top opposition lawyer lost an attempt Wednesday (23 July) to summon Malaysia's deputy prime minister as a witness in the trial of a slain Mongolian woman. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:36:36 GMT)

Attorney General McKenna service ads criticized
The state Democratic Party says it has filed a campaign finance complaint against Republican Attorney General Rob McKenna, questioning his appearance in public service announcements during his re-election campaign. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:41:38 GMT)

New Bethel district attorney named
BETHEL -- Andrew Grannik has been named the new district attorney for Bethel. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 08:46:28 GMT)

Attorney contests speed in wreck
The defense attorney for a teenage driver who police said was speeding in a Citronelle wreck that killed two people has asked to have vehicular homicide charges thrown out. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:21:29 GMT)

Torrington lawyer given prison for client theft
A former Torrington lawyer has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing more than $4 million from a client who suffered from dementia. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:23:56 GMT)

Powell man is GOP pick for state attorney
A lawyer who made a name for himself in the 1990s prosecuting drug dealers and baseball legend Pete Rose will be the Republican candidate for Ohio attorney general in November. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:25:36 GMT)

Second fen-phen lawyer seeks release from jail
Shirley Cunningham Jr. wants a federal judge to release him from the Boone County jail, pending a second trial on criminal charges that he defrauded former fen-phen clients. In a motion filed Monday in federal court in Covington, the suspended lawyer says he should be released because the majority of the jury in his first criminal trial thought he was not guilty of conspiracy to commit ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:46:01 GMT)

Karadzic to defend himself at Hague, says lawyer
Bosnian genocide suspect is convinced he will be cleared of war crimes charges, his lawyer says (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:57:44 GMT)

Lawyer defends herself in case
By MATTHEW WATKINS Eagle Staff Writer Local lawyer Helen Mayfield finds herself in a different role this week as she is in court defending herself ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:42:51 GMT)

Karadzic seeks to act as own lawyer at UN tribunal
Radovan Karadzic hopes to defend himself against U.N. war crimes charges, his lawyer said Wednesday, raising the prospect that one of Europe's most wanted men will use the courtroom to preach Serb nationalism and rewrite the history of the Balkan wars. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:18:50 GMT)

Iraq: Saddam's memoirs found, says his lawyer
Iraq: Saddam's memoirs found, says his lawyer The former Iraqi President's defence lawyer told Adnkronos International (AKI) that Saddam Hussein's memoirs exist and that his family wants to publish the text. (AKI) - Saddam's Hussein's lawyer has revealed the existence of the memoirs of the former Iraqi president. Bedey Aref told Adnkronos International (AKI) that the "extremely ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:40:47 GMT)

Local attorney to speak publicly about his recent arrest
A local attorney who was arrested last week on charges he used his ex-wife's identity to obtain a $71,000 line of credit will hold a press conference today. Daryl Gold, a well-known defense attorney, will address accusations off identity theft at 3 p.m. at the Regions Bank Building in downtown Shreveport. Authorities say he used Deborah Logan Gold's name and social security number to get credit. ... (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:51:18 GMT)

Greenberg Traurig Attorney Arthur J. England Jr. Appointed to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners Testing Commission
Greenberg Traurig Attorney Arthur J. England Jr., a former Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, has been appointed to the Florida Board of Bar Examiners Testing Commission. Mr. England is co-chair of the National Appellate Practice Group and a shareholder in the firm's Miami office. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:40:41 GMT)

GOP candidate named for Ohio attorney general race
The Ohio Republican Party on Wednesday said it has picked lawyer D. Michael Crites to run in a special election this November for state attorney general. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:43:45 GMT)

Manager uses county attorney to file divorce
CLINTON —The county manager’s divorce has sparked taxpayer interest after county attorney Rick Moorefield took time out of his day on Friday, July 11 to file final documents for Scott Sauer. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:52:31 GMT)

Community Activist Hired As Deputy Town Attorney
A familiar face will become a daily presence in Leesburg Town Hall, as Barbara Notar has accepted a position as the town's new deputy town attorney. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:21:18 GMT)

Lawyer's role under scrutiny as donation row continues
The controversy surrounding Winston Peters over donations to New Zealand First is still swirling around in Parliament and now the role of his lawyer, Brian Henry, is being raised. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:28:47 GMT)

Attorney Crites Is GOP AG Candidate
The race for Ohio's next attorney general now has a definitive name on the GOP ticket. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:45:47 GMT)

Attorney uses toy gun to make point in Foster case
Defense attorney Earl Gray brandished a toy pistol during his closing arguments in the Aaron W. Foster murder trial this morning, using it to demonstrate how Barbara (Bobbi) Winn could have gripped the gun in both hands and fired the fatal shot into her own chest 27 years ago. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:46:40 GMT)

Lake Bluff church tax case gets state's attorney's help
Office's financial investigators to aid appeal of $80,000 break Financial investigators with the Lake County state's attorney's office plan to assist the Village of Lake Bluff in its appeal of a property-tax exemption the state granted last month to a resident who contends he turned his lakefront mansion into a church, State's Atty. Michael Waller said. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:46:48 GMT)

Defense attorney rips ex-wife, sheriff over his arrest
Shreveport defense attorney Daryl Gold today adamantly denied charges he illegally used his ex-wife's identity to obtain a large line of credit, saying they were the result of baseless allegations by an ex-wife involved in a bitter child-custody case. Gold, one of Shreveport-Bossier's best-known criminal defense attorneys, was arrested last (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:17:04 GMT)

City Attorney Sues Countrywide To Stop Foreclosures
City Attorney Michael Aguirre filed a lawsuit against Countrywide Financial Corp., alleging the mortgage giant engaged in unlawful lending practices that led to widespread foreclosures in San Diego. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:44:51 GMT)

NYC Lawyer Suing Delta Over Stressful Flight
A New York City lawyer is suing Delta Air Lines Inc. for $5 million, claiming the carrier's incompetence and indifference left him stranded in Paris for four days last October during an airport workers' strike. Richard Roth says Atlanta-based Delta refused to let passengers rebook flights by telephone and for "unfathomable" reasons insisted they go to the chaotic airport and rebook there. (Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:49:55 GMT)

City Attorney Sues 30 Wall Street Firms For Fraud
The City of Los Angeles City Attorney's Office is accusing more than 30 financial institutions and bond insurers of fraud involving municipal investments and costing taxpayers millions of dollars. One lawsuit names companies like Bank of America, Wachovia Bank, Morgan Stanley and Bear, Stearns & Co. and accuses them of colluding to prevent the city from getting competitive rates for investing ... (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:01:32 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General says Siegelman Findings to be Released
Attorney General Michael Mukasey now says that findings from a Justice Department investigation into former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman's corruption case will be released to Congress. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:17:42 GMT)

Athens Attorney Charged with Felony
An Athens attorney is accused of exposing himself to two young girls. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:19:18 GMT)

Lawyer Sues Delta Over Delayed, Stressful Trip
A New York City lawyer is suing Delta Air Lines Inc. for $5 million, claiming the carrier's incompetence and indifference left him stranded in Paris for four days last October during an airport workers' strike. (Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:47:02 GMT)