Attorney News Sep 2008
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State rules lawyer isn't due benefits
The state has revoked the retirement system membership of a former lawyer for the Lake Shore Central School District, who State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli says was not a full-time district employee and must repay $24,077 in pension benefits he got after retiring in July 2006. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:01:45 GMT)
O.J. lawyer: 'Ready for trial' in Las Vegas
O.J. Simpson's lawyer says he's ready for Simpson's armed robbery trial to begin next Monday in Las Vegas. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:09:04 GMT)
DuBose lawyer says that ousted judge is competent
attorney. "He's as sane as you or I," said lawyer Tom Haas, who is representing DuBose on a pair of federal gun charges. A federal judge in Mobile is expected to make a formal determination at a hearing Thursday. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:16:05 GMT)
Pa. Attorney General candidate criticizes radio ads
HARRISBURG - The Democratic nominee for state attorney general has criticized incumbent Tom Corbett for spending hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on public service announcements in the Philadelphia region. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:51:27 GMT)
Sajid Mansuri illegally taken to Jaipur, alleges lawyer
Serial blasts accused Sajid Mansuri's lawyer today filed an application in Metropolitan Court alleging that his client was illegally taken to Jaipur without obtaining permission from the court. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:41:23 GMT)
Attorney: Plea change likely in plane assault case
DENVER (AP) - The attorney for a woman charged with punching a flight attendant says in a court filing she plans to change her plea to guilty. Christina Elizabeth Szele (ZELL'-ee) of Woodside, N.Y., is charged with assault and interfering with a flight attendant. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:48:12 GMT)
Attorney: Rice is prepared to take case to trial
The attorney for indicted former City Councilman Marques Rice plans to contest the two charges lodged against her client this week, and would likely seek a change in venue to remove a trial from Mineral County. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:14:14 GMT)
Attorney: Plea change likely in plane assault case
The attorney for a woman charged with punching a flight attendant says in a court filing she plans to change her plea to guilty. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:15:08 GMT)
Another lawyer joins the Bollea legal team
Terry Bollea, better known as Hulk Hogan, can now officially count another lawyer on his case with the addition of Nevada litigator David Houston. Houston, who has represented such celebrity clients as Joe Francis, the founder of the Girls Gone... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:36:39 GMT)
Bikini top killer wants to die, lawyer says
PICKENS, South Carolina (AP) -- A convicted sex offender facing execution for raping and strangling a Clemson University student feels so guilty for his crimes that life in prison would be harder on him, his lawyer argued in a South Carolina court on Monday. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:08:51 GMT)
Bikini top killer consumed by guilt, lawyer says
Read full story for latest details. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:08:51 GMT)
Attorney accepts responsibility for calculation error
WELCH - A Craig County attorney says he is accepting full responsibility for a calculation error that led to the dismissal of a case involving Welch School Board President Dennis McCord. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:34:22 GMT)
Fargo attorney arrested on suspicion of DUI
FARGO - Police here arrested a Fargo attorney early Monday morning on suspicion of drunken driving after officers spotted him driving without his lights on. Advertisement: JobsHQ Get a personalized video for your business Set up a JobsHQ Featured Employer account and get a video created for your business. Contact info@jobsHQ.com for more information (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:46:08 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Offers Reform Following Scandal
Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers said the office needs to prohibit supervisors from dating their subordinates and increase oversight of state vehicles and computers. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:55:11 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General unveils recommended office changes
Less than four months after stepping in to “right the ship” in a scandal-ridden office, Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers unveiled a set of recommendations for key changes. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:17:12 GMT)
Hearing set to resume for lawyer-son of Air India accused
A B.C. Law Society hearing into alleged misconduct by the lawyer son of a former Air India suspect moved behind closed doors almost as soon as it began Monday. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:00:55 GMT)
Free Louie now, asks Gonzalez lawyer
MANILA, Philippines – Businessman Luisito “Louie” Gonzalez, who has been accused of killing his stepbrother, Federico “Rico” Delgado, will remain in the custody of the National Bureau of Investigation until a judge has ruled on a motion filed by his lawyer seeking his immediate release. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:02:39 GMT)
Bar suspends attorney's license
There are new developments tonight in the case against a Valley attorney who faces child enticement charges. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:58:37 GMT)
Fargo attorney arrested on suspicion of DUI
FARGO - Police here arrested a Fargo attorney early Monday morning on suspicion of drunken driving after officers spotted him driving without his lights on. Advertisement: MANVEL RIVER'S EDGE GOLF COURSE Carpool with 4 people, your driver golfs for free! Mention this "Deal of the Day" when your foursome carpools together and whoever's driving golfs for free! Only at Manvel River's ... (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:13:52 GMT)
SU lawyer says no way to township amusement tax
A lawyer for Shippensburg University says the university will go to court rather than cooperate in the collection of an amusement tax adopted in Shippensburg Township. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:18:42 GMT)
Attorney: Plea Change Likely In Plane Assault Case
The attorney for a woman charged with punching a flight attendant says in a court filing she plans to change her plea to guilty. (Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:45:48 GMT)
Former Davie Town Attorney Kiar eyed for county job
Former Davie Town Attorney Monroe Kiar, fired last year amid a City Hall scandal, is poised to snag a lucrative part-time job as counsel to the county board that hears taxpayer disputes with the property appraiser. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:20:28 GMT)
More time to find lawyer granted man accused in weapons incident
NEW GLASGOW – One of the parties in a knife and handsaw altercation in Stellarton in late July wants more time to find a lawyer. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:22:05 GMT)
Lawyer seeks medical advice on morbidly obese woman's case
EDINBURG - A lawyer for a woman estimated to weigh nearly half a ton has asked a judge for a doctor's assistance in making decisions pertaining to her case. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 03:22:47 GMT)
Hogan Can Hire Nevada Lawyer Despite Objections, Judge Rules
A Nevada lawyer who has helped arrange Hulk Hogan's media appearances was allowed by a judge Monday to assist with Hogan's impending divorce from Linda Bollea. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:10:41 GMT)
Tennessee: Attorney general finds no legal barriers to WWTA repair plan
The Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority won’t be breaking the law if it sends contractors onto private property to repair sewer lines, an opinion from the Tennessee attorney general states. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:11:36 GMT)
State attorney general invited to discuss halfway house
ELLWOOD CITY - It's possible that Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett will make a stop in the area to discuss a proposed halfway house in Wayne Township. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:22:47 GMT)
Seniority behind fire chief's demotion, attorney says
Colleen Walz, the city's first female deputy fire chief, was reassigned to lower-rank duties because she had the least seniority, not because of discrimination against women, an attorney representing the city firefighters union says. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:25:02 GMT)
Attorney hopes letter will help man stuck in China
An attorney for a man stuck in China sees hope in a letter sent Friday from the U.S. State Department to Chinese officials with the power to issue exit visas. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:30:12 GMT)
Lawyer urges life sentence for killer
PICKENS — A convicted sex offender facing execution for raping and strangling a Clemson University student feels so guilty for his crimes that life in prison would be harder on him, his lawyer argued in a South Carolina court on Monday. Jerry Buck Inman, 37, of Tennessee, pleaded gui... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 04:43:09 GMT)
Ex-Davie city attorney Monroe Kiar eyed for job
Former Davie Town Attorney Monroe Kiar, fired last year amid a City Hall scandal, is poised to snag a lucrative part-time job as counsel to the county board that hears taxpayer disputes with the property appraiser. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:05:45 GMT)
Former Bangladeshi PM Zia gets bail: lawyer
Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia was granted bail on corruption charges Tuesday, allowing her to be released after more than a year in custody, her lawyer said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:08:29 GMT)
Fumo to argue he deleted files at ex-attorney Sprague's instruction
State Sen. Vince Fumo will argue that he was simply following the advice of his former attorney, Richard A. Sprague, when his office deleted e-mails and other documents from computers before federal authorities executed a search warrant for the material. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:37:09 GMT)
Former Bangladeshi PM Zia gets bail: lawyer
Bangladeshi activists and supporters of former prime minister Khaleda Zia in August in Dhaka. Zia was granted bail on corruption charges Tuesday, allowing her to be released after more than a year in custody, her lawyer said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:09:35 GMT)
Attorney wants trial split 3 ways
After asking for his client to be tried separately from his co-defendant, the attorney for one of the former Iowa football players accused of sexual abuse now wants his client’s two charges to be decided separately. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:32:02 GMT)
Uganda: Judge Attacks Attorney General
CONSTITUTIONAL Court Judge Amos Twinomujuni has attacked the Attorney General, saying he has let the country down. Twinomujuni said the Attorney General had failed to restrain government officials from breaking court rulings. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 08:46:16 GMT)
Lawyer asking court to allow challenge
A lawyer is asking North Dakota’s Supreme Court to put his name on the November ballot to run against one of the court’s incumbent justices. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:22:13 GMT)
Fund pays victims of attorney theft
An Ohio fund that helps victims of attorney theft announced it will reimburse nine people, paying nearly $30,000 to eight former clients of Cincinnati lawyers. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:38:54 GMT)
Firetree attorney cited in shove of Reading official
Reading, PA - An attorney for Firetree Ltd. was cited for harassment Monday after he shoved the city zoning administrator, who was blocking the lawyer's way into the addiction-treatment company's recently purchased building along Hampden Boulevard, authorities said. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 09:47:33 GMT)
U.S. Taps Top Lawyer In Review Of Google: Journal
U.S. Taps Top Lawyer In Review Of Google: Journal (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:06:33 GMT)
US troops in intelligence makes them 'legitimate targets' - lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - A lawyer on Tuesday said that American soldiers involved in gathering intelligence against Moro rebels in Mindanao makes them "legitimate targets" of insurgents. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:23:57 GMT)
In attorney general race, Greear counting on bounce from Palin speech
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- State Attorney General candidate Dan Greear is counting on a voter bounce from the Republican National Convention to help him beat the incumbent, Darrell McGraw.Greear, a Republican, said conversations with GOP officials and others hav... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:42:24 GMT)
Attorney general pick not to be taken lightly | Loveland Reporter-Herald
When Alberto Gonzales was appointed in 2004 to serve as the second Bush administration’s attorney general, critics regarded his selection as one prompted more by cronyism than merit. As more reports are released about his short tenure, it seems many of those criticisms may have been accurate. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:55:30 GMT)
Owner's lawyer asks for new trial
The sentencing of the former owner of The Doll House - convicted of running the escort service as a prostitution ring - was postponed Monday after his lawyer asked for a new trial. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:58:29 GMT)
Zuma's lawyer denies representations to NPA
Jacob Zuma's lawyer has denied that the ANC president is preparing to show prosecuting boss Mokotedi Mpshe why his corruption case should be dropped. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:22:48 GMT)
Lawyer Wants Supreme Court to Help Him Run Against Incumbent Justice
A lawyer wants the North Dakota Supreme Court`s help to run against one of the court`s incumbent justices. Robert V. Bolinske is asking the Supreme Court to order Secretary of State Al Jaeger to put him on the November ballot as a challenger to Justice Daniel Crothers. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:28:55 GMT)
Jailed lawyer Lerach facing prison probe: report
William Lerach, a U.S. plaintiffs' lawyer jailed for his part in a kickback scheme, faces a disciplinary probe for allegedly offering a prison guard his San Diego Chargers football season tickets, according to a legal newspaper. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:09:33 GMT)
Lawyer plans to file lawsuit aimed at blocking InBev’s A-B takeover
An antitrust lawyer plans to call a news conference Wednesday announcing a lawsuit aimed at blocking InBev’s $52 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch. (BUD) (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 15:40:23 GMT)
NY attorney general settles with 8 student lenders
The New York state attorney general says eight student loan companies have agreed to pay $1.4 million and adopt broad reforms as part of a settlement over deceptive marketing practices. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:02:09 GMT)
Hector Medina's attorney says discovery of affair led him to kill kids
The capital murder trial of an Irving man accused of fatally shooting his two children began Monday with his attorney admitting that he killed them, but saying his mind-set at the time of the shooting played a factor. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:12:47 GMT)
Lawyer plans to sue to block InBev’s Anheuser-Busch takeover
An antitrust lawyer plans to call a news conference Wednesday announcing a lawsuit aimed at blocking InBev’s $52 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch Cos. Inc. (BUD) (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:20:00 GMT)
NY attorney general settles with 8 student lenders
Associated Press - September 9, 2008 12:15 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The New York state attorney general says eight student loan companies have agreed to pay $1.4 million and adopt broad reforms as... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:27:31 GMT)
Ex-Davie Town Attorney Kiar OK'd for Broward job
Former Davie Town Attorney Monroe Kiar, fired last year amid a City Hall scandal, was approved Tuesday for a lucrative part-time job as counsel to the Broward County board that hears taxpayer disputes with the property appraiser. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:34:22 GMT)
NY attorney general settles with 8 student lenders
NEW YORK - The New York state attorney general says eight student loan companies have agreed to pay $1.4 million and adopt broad reforms as part of a settlement over deceptive... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:42:09 GMT)
Women held top al-Jazeera posts, says sexual discrimination case lawyer
An al-Jazeera English lawyer has highlighted the appointment of women to other senior roles at the news broadcaster to counter claims of sexual discrimination. By Oliver Luft (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:59:22 GMT)
Wis. attorney general wants to change privacy laws
Associated Press - September 9, 2008 1:05 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says Wisconsin privacy law needs to be loosened in order for police and schools to share... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:14:52 GMT)
Attorney General Wants To Change Privacy Laws
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said Wisconsin privacy law needs to be loosened in order for police and schools to share more information that could protect public safety. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:21:27 GMT)
DOJ Hires Antitrust Lawyer in Google-Yahoo Case
News from Portfolio.com Also on Portfolio Apple's Hopes that "Rock" Will Restore its Roll Re-creating Harry Potter 's Spell Dude, This Is Your Gossip Site? Subscribe to Portfolio magazine The Department of Justice is taking the Google-Yahoo ad pact seriously. Reuters is reporting that the Department of Justice has hired top antitrust lawyer Sandy ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:47:03 GMT)
WI Attorney General Wants To Change Privacy Laws
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says Wisconsin privacy law needs to be loosened in order for police and schools to share more information that could protect public safety. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:14:52 GMT)
USDOJ Sniffing Google Antitrust Suit, Hires Ex-Disney Lawyer
Van Cutter Romney was one of several to write with that story that "The Justice department has secretly hired former Walt Disney lawyer Sanford Litvack for a possible antitrust suit against Google. As reported earlier, the Justice Department is investigating the deal between Google and Yahoo which accounts for 80% of online search advertising. The Wall Street Journal writes today that Justice ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:13:15 GMT)
Bergen Co. Dem boss, party lawyer indicted
The influential chairman of the Bergen County Democrats and a party lawyer have been indicted. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 19:27:25 GMT)
State's Attorney Waits for Ronnie White Autopsy
The Prince George's County state's attorney is waiting for the autopsy report on Ronnie White before determining if his death was a homicide. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:12:59 GMT)
Bergen County Dem boss, party lawyer indicted
HACKENSACK, N.J. - The influential chairman of the Bergen County Democratic Organization and a party lawyer have been indicted on federal corruption charges. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:40:15 GMT)
Wis. attorney general wants to change privacy laws
Privacy laws need to be loosened to better protect school children and teachers, Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen told a group studying the issue Tuesday. He outlined a number of changes to state law that he said would allow police and schools to share more information and increase public safety. Van Hollen's presentation was to a group of state lawmakers, police, school officials and others who ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:24:37 GMT)
Bergen County Dem boss, party lawyer indicted
The influential chairman of the Bergen County Democratic Organization and a party lawyer have been indicted on federal corruption charges. (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 22:48:36 GMT)
DOJ Hires Antitrust Lawyer in Google-Yahoo Case
News from Portfolio.com Also on Portfolio Apple's Hopes that "Rock" Will Restore its Roll Re-creating Harry Potter 's Spell Dude, This Is Your Gossip Site? Subscribe to Portfolio magazine The Department of Justice is taking the Google-Yahoo ad pact seriously. Reuters is reporting that the Department of Justice has hired top antitrust lawyer Sandy ... (Tue, 09 Sep 2008 23:08:30 GMT)
Judge gives lawyer dressing-down over attire
PUTRAJAYA: No robe, no talk. This, in a nutshell, was the message that Court of Appeal judge Datuk Gopal Sri Ram had for a young lawyer yesterday who appeared before a panel of judges without the required apparel. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:13:39 GMT)
Attorney General issues fraud alert for FL residents
A New York bank lost six back-up tapes during transport to a storage facility in February, affecting 742,000 Florida residents, says the Attorney General. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:20:29 GMT)
Weiers, state at odds over attorney's fees
House Speaker Jim Weiers has obligated Arizona to pay a noted Washington attorney $910 an hour even though he has yet to get approval for that from the state. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:18:16 GMT)
Review into lawyer shot by police
A judicial review into the death of a lawyer shot by police in his west London home is to take place. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:25:34 GMT)
Review into lawyer shot by police
A judicial review into the death of a lawyer shot by police in his west London home is to take place. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:29:36 GMT)
PRIMARY: Falls senator fends off challenge from Buffalo attorney
State Sen. Antoine Thompson fended off a grassroots challenge from Buffalo attorney Mark Grisanti in Tuesday’s Democratic primary in the 60th state Senate District. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:51:55 GMT)
Lopez firm sues GSIS head, lawyer for graft
The Lopez-controlled First Philippine Holdings Corp. has sued before the Office of the Ombudsman the president of the Government Service Insurance System, Winston Garcia, lawyer Estrella Elamparo Tayag and officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission for alleged corrupt practices. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:07:09 GMT)
Chattanooga: Convicted killer calls letter false, said attorney didn’t make him aware of options in trial
A couple of weeks after he was convicted of murdering his grandmother, Daniel Decker wrote a letter to his attorney apologizing for lying to everyone and detailing the killing of his grandmother. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:13:53 GMT)
Attorney General to go after former Roachdale town clerk
Roachdale Town Council members Jack Jones, Bill Long and Barbara Scott heard from Roachdale Town Attorney Tom Casey that the Attorney General will pursue former Town Clerk Jennifer Crum for monies... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:14:24 GMT)
Rangel Also Owes U.S. Back Taxes on Rental of Island Villa, His Lawyer Says
Representative Charles B. Rangel, chairman of the Congressional committee that writes the nation?s tax code, failed to pay an unspecified amount in federal taxes during the past five years on rental income from a villa he owns in the Dominican Republic, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:21:18 GMT)
Environmental lawyer upsets Dem primary
WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- An environmental lawyer won a surprise victory Tuesday in the Democratic primary in an upstate New York congressional district. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:23:34 GMT)
Lawyer argues Roberts' legal maneuvers weren't theft
Ted H. Roberts is shielded by the same state law he used to threaten his wife's lovers with legal action if they didn't pay him tens of thousands of dollars, his appellate lawyer argued Tuesday. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:42:40 GMT)
District Attorney drops trespassing charges
The Middlesex District Attorney's Office dropped trespassing charges against Brazilian advocate Ilma Paixao, closing a chapter in the internal strife of the town's only active Brazilian organization. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:48:34 GMT)
Attorney general candidate vows to target child abuse
Linda Pence, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, said Tuesday that she would use the office to crack down on child abusers if elected. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 06:12:18 GMT)
Florida attorney general warns about identity theft after Bank of New York Mellon loses data
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum issued a consumer alert Tuesday after reports that lost data reported by the Bank of New York Mellon Shareowner Services has compromised the sensitive personal information of more than 745,000 Floridians. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:19:07 GMT)
Tennessee Attorney General Says Museum Can't Acquire Fisk Art Collection
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The state attorney general says a Davidson County court erred when it ruled the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum has the right to acquire a valuable art collection from Nashville's Fisk University. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:40:54 GMT)
Incumbent attorney blasts rival on donations
Republican incumbent Andrew Thomas on Tuesday announced plans to run for re-election for Maricopa County Attorney and lashed out at his Democratic opponent for accepting an ''unprecedented'' amount of campaign donations from criminal defense attorneys. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:42:06 GMT)
Lawyer says no go-ahead for Fumo to delete
A lawyer and longtime friend of indicted State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo's yesterday disputed Fumo's contention that he had advised him it was permissible to destroy e-mail while under FBI investigation. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 07:47:38 GMT)
Jailed ex-lawyer still suffering from head injury
Former defense lawyer Anthony Leonardo Jr., imprisoned for plans to traffic cocaine and to kill a business partner, is still suffering serious side-effects from a head injury he endured in prison this summer, according to his lawyer. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:09:42 GMT)
Avery attorney questions crime lab mistakes
MILWAUKEE Jerome Buting, the trial attorney for convicted killer Steven Avery, wants the state Department of Justice to look deeper into whether mistakes at a state crime lab played a role in putting Avery behind bars for life. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 09:11:35 GMT)
Budget, attorney resignation on city agenda
The City of McComb is expected to approve a budget for the upcoming fiscal year tonight and vote on accepting the resignation of City Attorney John H. “Bubber” White. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:20:28 GMT)
Victim's vegetative state could have been prevented, attorney says
STOCKTON - It would have cost the state about $100,000 to build a fence along a section of Interstate 5 in Stockton to prevent a 1997 accident that left Sacramento trucker Billie Collins in a vegetative state, his attorney argued Tuesday. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:38:36 GMT)
PA Attorney General to Announce More Arrests
var nopreviewimage = ""; if (nopreviewimage == ""){ document.write(' '); document.write(' '); document.write(' '); } Attorney General Tom Corbett says more arrests are on the way in connection with a scandal involving legislative bonuses. Corbett says he will announce the arrests either this month or after the elections in November. He says he doesn't want the investigation to influence ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:04:48 GMT)
Attorney: City needs to annex SouthPass property entirely
The Fayetteville City Council needs to annex the remainder of the SouthPass development area to correct an earlier annexation, according to City Attorney Kit Williams. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:28:14 GMT)
Rangel Owes U.S. Back Taxes, Lawyer Says
Representative Charles B. Rangel failed to pay an unspecified amount in federal taxes on rental income, his lawyer said. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:36:09 GMT)
Police 'could confer over lawyer's killing'
Police who shot dead a Chelsea lawyer could have colluded in their accounts of the killing, a court has heard. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:46:52 GMT)
Lawyer Charged With Organized Fraud After NBC 6 Investigation
The NBC 6 Consumer Investigative Unit investigated an attorney accused of taking more than $1 million from clients without providing services, and that lawyer was in jail Tuesday night. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:58:15 GMT)
Lawyer plans to file lawsuit aimed at blocking InBev's A-B takeover
An antitrust lawyer plans to call a news conference Wednesday announcing a lawsuit aimed at blocking InBev's $52 billion takeover of Anheuser-Busch. (BUD) (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:36:31 GMT)
Curran crosses party lines to endorse Lake Co. state's attorney
Adding to his growing reputation as a maverick, Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran crossed party lines today and endorsed Republican incumbent Michael Waller in the race for state's attorney. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:00:45 GMT)
Defense lawyer Elliot M. Weinstein has pancreatic cancer
(Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) Elliot M. Weinstein spoke to reporters in December 2006 in the Middlesex Superior courthouse in Cambridge. By Globe Staff Well-known defense lawyer Elliot M. Weinstein has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is scheduled to undergo... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:23:54 GMT)
Family of Slain Lawyer Challenges U.K. Police Probe (Update1)
Sept. 10 (Bloomberg) -- The sister of a British lawyer killed by police in his London apartment after a five-hour standoff challenged the ``integrity'' of the official probe into the shooting at a court hearing today. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:33:05 GMT)
City Attorney to push for injunction on 6 L.A. gangs
The City Attorney's Office will ask a judge today to issue an injunction that would prevent members of six South Los Angeles gangs from associating in public or possessing weapons and graffiti tools. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:42:56 GMT)
Avery attorney wants crime lab investigated
MILWAUKEE Jerome Buting, the trial attorney for convicted killer Steven Avery, wants the state Department of Justice to look deeper into whether mistakes at a state crime lab played a role in putting Avery behind bars for life. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:16:45 GMT)
Coral Springs attorney charged with fraud
A Coral Springs attorney who authorities say ripped off dozens of clients in at least eight states has been charged with organized fraud. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:37:59 GMT)
Lawyer says he is running for NYC mayor
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- A New York lawyer whose estranged wife is dating former Beatle Paul McCartney says he will run for mayor of the largest U.S. city as a Republican. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:38:34 GMT)
Prominent Redding attorney found shot to death
A prominent Redding attorney who was about to face charges that he embezzled from his clients has died of a gunshot wound to the chest. Read comments (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:38:39 GMT)
Prominent Ill. lawyer admits drug charges
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill., Sept. 10 (UPI) -- A prominent Southern Illinois lawyer was jailed Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to federal drug charges. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:23:44 GMT)
City of Stockton, attorney general forge greenhouse gas deal
The city of Stockton has reached an agreement with California Attorney General Jerry Brown to reduce greenhouse gases by encouraging in-fill development and developing a rapid transit bus system. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:52:01 GMT)
Redding attorney found shot to death
A prominent Redding attorney who was about to face charges that he embezzled from his clients has died of a gunshot wound to the chest. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:28:34 GMT)
Florida attorney arrested in alleged fraud case
A 40-year-old Coral Springs attorney has been arrested and accused of defrauding clients out of more than $420,000. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:40:29 GMT)
Glenn lawyer hits back at Peters' conspiracy claim
A lawyer who appeared with billionaire Owen Glenn before Parliament's privileges committee this week has hit out at claims by Winston Peters that he "coached" his client's testimony. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:56:56 GMT)
Coral Springs attorney accused of defrauding clients of $420,000
A Coral Springs attorney is in jail without bond after he was accused of defrauding clients in eight states out of more than $420,000, the Broward Sheriff's Office says. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:24:01 GMT)
Casey's Attorney Files Motion To Block Testing Of More Evidence
BREAKING NEWS: Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez filed a motion Wednesday afternoon attempting to stop investigators from testing any more evidence in the case of missing girl Caylee Anthony. VOTE: Grandparents Are Victims? | Allow Casey To Leave? | George Justified? NEJAME DEFENDS: Watch Raw Interview | Video Report CASEY VISITS ATTORNEY: Images From September 9 Visit WOMAN TAKES TRASH: See ... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:25:39 GMT)
Sexual assault cold case lawyer raises DNA doubts
The lawyer for a man charged with a sexual assault cold case says the quality of the evidence may be questionable, considering some of it was gathered more than two decades ago. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:34:12 GMT)
LAWYER TRIED TO 'ELIMINATE' WITNESSES: COPS
A prominent lawyer was charged today with attempting to "eliminate" the main witness against his drug kingpin client, federal officials said. Read The Criminal Complaint Robert Simels was arrested this afternoon and accused in an 18-page federal... (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:37:29 GMT)
Larry Craig's Attorney Argues Thin Facts, Flawed Law in Appeals Court
Wednesday, the attorney for Idaho Sen. Larry Craig told a three-judge panel Wednesday that his client's actions in a Minneapolis airport restroom were "as consistent with innocence as it is with guilt." The panel has 90 days to consider a ruling. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:50:43 GMT)
Assistant Attorney General Says He Was Libeled and Slandered
Kentucky Assistant Attorney General David Smith has filed a civil lawsuit against three attorneys with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy claiming slander and libel. (Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:52:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Phila. police death defendant scared - Philadelphia News
The lawyer for the 16-year-old boy accused of causing the crash says his client is frightened. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:43:06 GMT)
Lacson eyes lawyer as 1st witness in probe of "road to nowhere" mess
MANILA, Philippines - Opposition Sen. Panfilo Lacson is eyeing a crusading lawyer as a possible "first witness" in a looming Senate investigation into a P200-million double entry for a "road to nowhere" project. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:56:02 GMT)
Attorney's Body Found In St. Clair Township
The Butler County Sheriff's Office is investigating after the body of a Hamilton attorney was found yesterday. 9News was told the body of 54-year-old Patrick W. Garretson was discovered Tuesday night in a wooded area near Four Mile Creek Road in St. Clair Township, Butler County. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:14:28 GMT)
Attorney's Body Found In St. Clair Township
Body of Hamilton attorney found in wooded area. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:15:35 GMT)
District 87 hires attorney to help with 2007 property tax appeals
BLOOMINGTON -- The Bloomington District 87 school board agreed Wednesday to hire Bloomington attorney John Pratt to help the board with 2007 property tax appeals filed by property owners. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:50:19 GMT)
Hamilton attorney's body found
An investigation is underway after a Hamilton attorney's body was found in a wooded area in St. Clair Township in Butler County Tuesday night. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:54:25 GMT)
UPDATE: Commission probes 2 complaints against State Attorney's Office
PANAMA CITY — The Florida Commission on Human Relations is investigating a second harassment complaint filed against the State Attorney's Office, former employees who have been interviewed about it said Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:02:51 GMT)
State's Attorney Meets With Sheriff On Evidence Audit
State's Attorney Jerry Hill met Wednesday morning with Sheriff Susan Benton at the Highlands County Sheriff's Office about the evidence audit she released publicly in April. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:14:34 GMT)
Bristol, Tenn., Lawyer Suspended For Not Responding To Complaint
The Supreme Court of Tennessee has temporarily suspended the license of Bristol, Tenn., lawyer Suzanne Shackelford Queen, according to a news release from the court’s Board of Professional Responsibility. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:29:17 GMT)
SEC's New York attorney to leave for law firm: report
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's top New York enforcement attorney is expected to leave next month for a law firm, people familiar with the matter told The Wall Street Journal. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:41:24 GMT)
Lawyer Arrested, Accused of Scheme to ``Neutralize' Witnesses
Sept. 11 (Bloomberg) -- A New York criminal defense lawyer accused of trying to ``eliminate'' and ``neutralize'' witnesses against one of his clients in a drug-trafficking case was arrested on federal charges, prosecutors said. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:52:14 GMT)
Ex-Bangladesh PM Zia released on bail: lawyer
The army-backed Bangladesh government released former prime minister Khaleda Zia from jail Thursday, her lawyer said, as part of efforts to restore democracy in the country by the end of the year. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:30:34 GMT)
Senator's lawyer asks to rescind guilty plea
A lawyer for Sen. Larry Craig asked the Minnesota Court of Appeals on Wednesday to allow Craig to withdraw a guilty plea to disorderly conduct after his arrest in a sex-sting operation at an airport men's room last year. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:53:44 GMT)
Bob Shallit: So this trial lawyer walks onto a stage ...
Sacramento trial lawyer Joe Genshlea has hundreds of stories about growing up and working in the capital city. Joe Genshlea will deliver reminiscences about capital life in "A Sense of Place" next month as a benefit for the Sacramento Theatre Co. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 07:20:57 GMT)
ELECTION 2008: ATTORNEY GENERAL RACE The Corbett-Morganelli contest could be lost in the shuffle amid presidential ...
''A race like the [attorney general's] race is going to fight for any space in voters' minds. It will take a lot more than the occasional press release to crack that shell.'' (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:12:55 GMT)
Embattled prosecutor resigns from District Attorney's Office
SANTA CRUZ -- George Dunlap, the embattled prosecutor facing a possible suspension of his State Bar license, resigned from his position at the District Attorney's Office on Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:43:50 GMT)
RAZAK NOT A LIAR, SAYS LAWYER
SHAH ALAM, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Wong Kian Kheong who represented Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda said today that his client was not a liar and did not know anything about the murder of Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:45:17 GMT)
LAWYER A 'HIT' - FEDS
A prominent Manhattan lawyer who has big-time mobsters and football stars on his client roster attempted to "eliminate" key witnesses against a drug kingpin, according to an explosive complaint unsealed by federal prosecutors yesterday. Robert... (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:53:13 GMT)
Immigration Attorney Sentenced To 366 Days In Prison
An immigration attorney from Hartford was sentenced Wednesday to a year and a day in federal prison for falsifying government documents to assist an illegal immigrant along the path to legal residency. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:49:11 GMT)
Razak Not A Liar, Says Lawyer
SHAH ALAM, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Wong Kian Kheong who represented Abdul Razak Abdullah Baginda said Thursday that his client was not a liar and did not know anything about the murder of Mongolian woman Altantuya Shaariibuu. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:18:00 GMT)
Attorney general files complaint against Leominster developer
LEOMINSTER -- A local development company is facing civil charges from 2006 allegations of environmental violations in a South Leominster housing development, according to a news release Wednesday from Attorney General Martha Coakley's office. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:20:36 GMT)
Police Investigates Local Attorney Homicide
Police are investigating a homicide that left a local attorney dead. That attorney is 54-year-old Patrick Garretson. Someone who lives nearby found Garretson’s body in a wooded area off Four Mile Creek Road in Saint Clair Township Tuesday night. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 10:53:35 GMT)
Suspended attorney Scott A. Salomon, of Coral Springs, charged with organized fraud
He is accused of defrauding over 30 clients Suspended attorney Scott A. Salomon, 40, of Coral Springs, was arrested at home on charges of organized fraud and being held in the Broward County jail without bail Wednesday because of a probation violation. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:22:52 GMT)
Florida Attorney Arrested in Alleged Fraud Case
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (AP) -- A 40-year-old Coral Springs attorney has been arrested and accused of defrauding clients out of more than $420,000. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:40:02 GMT)
High court asked to probe GSIS trustee, lawyer in CA scandal
A Government Service Insurance System trustee, who happens to be the lawyer of First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, and its chief legal counsel should also be investigated by the Supreme Court for their role in the bribery scandal attending the Court of Appeals’ handling of the case involving the Manila Electric Co. an (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:40:18 GMT)
Hamilton attorney found dead in Butler Co.
HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) -- Police are looking into the death of a Hamilton lawyer whose body was found on Tuesday. The Butler County Sheriff's Office says attorney Patrick Garretson was found in some woods along Four Mile Creek Road in St. Clair Township. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:17:53 GMT)
Wilhelm to contest Brimble manslaughter charge: lawyer
A senior defence lawyer says Adelaide man Mark Robin Wilhelm will contest a charge of manslaughter over the cruise ship death of Dianne Brimble in 2002. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:22:04 GMT)
Prominent NYC attorney accused in plot to kill
A high-profile defense attorney in New York is accused of plotting to bribe or "eliminate" witnesses who might testify against one of his clients, a Guyanese businessman and alleged drug trafficker. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:45:45 GMT)
Judge bars defense attorney from city murder retrial
A Baltimore Circuit Court judge blocked a defense attorney yesterday from participating in the retrial of two men prosecutors accuse of participating in a gang war that left three dead and four wounded in East Baltimore in 2003. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:02:41 GMT)
Prominent NYC attorney accused in plot to kill
A high-profile defense attorney in New York is accused of plotting to bribe or "eliminate" witnesses who might testify against one of his clients, a Guyanese businessman and alleged drug trafficker. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:05:28 GMT)
Suu Kyi meets again with lawyer: witnesses
Myanmar's detained democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi met for two hours with her lawyer Thursday, witnesses said, amid worries for her health after her party said she was not accepting food. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:04:46 GMT)
Attorney: Plea Deal Ahead For Tampa Teacher In Sex Case
A schoolteacher accused of having sex with a student is negotiating with prosecutors for a plea deal in her case. An attorney for Christina Butler, 34, charged with felony lewd and lascivious battery, said in court this morning that within a couple of weeks they expect to have the case "worked out." (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:25:26 GMT)
Lawyer says Suu Kyi in good health
Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer said Thursday that he had held "positive" talks with the detained democracy leader and that she appeared in good health, after reports she was not accepting food. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:00:38 GMT)
Fen-phen lawyer to be released on bond
COVINGTON -- A lawyer accused of defrauding clients who won a $200 settlement from the makers of the diet-drug fen-phen will be released from jail today. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:51:04 GMT)
District attorney's office also hit by cuts
One day each month, 10 employees of the Conasauga Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s office will not go to work because of state budget cuts that began Sept. 1, officials said. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:16:47 GMT)
Former Clarksville attorney sentenced
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — A former Clarksville attorney who was accused of stealing more than $180,000 from clients has been sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to theft and fraud charges. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:22:26 GMT)
Former attorney pleads guilty in homebuilding scam
Steven Wisniewski, a disbarred attorney whose homebuilding business was shut down by the state last spring, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny and falsifying building permit charges. (Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:13:29 GMT)
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