Attorney News Nov 2008

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Gazette files new case with Supreme Court over lawyer discipline documents
The Billings Gazette has asked the Montana Supreme Court to revise its own rule that the newspaper alleges violates the Montana Constitution by shielding from public disclosure some lawyer disciplinary records. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:04:42 GMT)

Gazette files new case with Supreme Court over lawyer discipline documents
The Billings Gazette has asked the Montana Supreme Court to revise its own rule that the newspaper alleges violates the Montana Constitution by shielding from public disclosure some lawyer disciplinary records. In a petition filed with the state's hig ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:11:17 GMT)

3:56 p.m.: Condition of attorney’s wife upgraded
INDIANAPOLIS — The condition of Sally Cowles, the wife of attorney Robert K. Cowles, has been upgraded, officials at an Indianapolis hospital said earlier Tuesday. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:04:53 GMT)

Attorney general to look into rising price of road salt
SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois Attorney General’s office has begun investigating the drastically increased prices of road salt in some areas of the state, an issue that could lead to some more slippery roads when winter storms hit. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:05:23 GMT)

Lawyer Discounts 20%, Takes Game-Maker to New Firm (Update1)
Nov. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Lawyer Mark Peroff made a promise to the Japanese maker of the video game ``Final Fantasy'' when he moved to Hiscock & Barclay , a 200-attorney firm in upstate New York: I'll cut my legal fees if you follow me. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:12:45 GMT)

Higgs' attorney argues for new trial in Augustine slaying
CARSON CITY -- Chaz Higgs should get a new trial on charges he killed his wife, state Controller Kathy Augustine, because he did not have adequate time to prepare for his trial, his attorney told the Nevada Supreme Court today. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:48:18 GMT)

Former Barre attorney nearing end of prison term
BARRE — A former Barre attorney sent to prison in 1995 for defrauding dozens of investors of millions of dollars is nearing the end of a 15-year prison sentence. A spokeswoman for the Federal Bureau of Prisons says 69-year-old Joseph Palmisano was released last week from a low-security prison in Texas and sent to a residential re-entry program in Arizona. He could become eligible for release in ... (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:55:39 GMT)

Malaysian lawyer gunned down
KOTA BARU: Lawyer Kasim Cha Tong, who gained fame during the 1980s as an anti-piracy enforcer, was gunned down by two assassins at his home in the Thai border town of Sungai Golok. (Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:41:10 GMT)

Former Barre attorney nearing end of prison term
A former Barre attorney sent to prison in 1995 for defrauding dozens of investors of millions of dollars is nearing the end of a 15-year prison sentence. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:42:24 GMT)

Fumo’s lawyer wrangles with prosecution witness
State Sen. Vincent J. Fumo's defense lawyer struck back hard today against a key prosecution witness, using FBI interview notes to suggest that a private detective had shifted his story to damage Fumo. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:47:53 GMT)

Cordray wins Ohio attorney general race
Democrat Richard Cordray, Ohio's state treasurer, has won the race for Ohio attorney general. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:43:45 GMT)

Richard Cordray wins Ohio Attorney General's job
COLUMBUS -- State Treasurer Richard Cordray has won the race for Ohio attorney general to retain the powerful office for the Democratic party following a high-profile scandal. The 49-year-old Cordray is Ohio's state treasurer. He defeated Republican Mike Crites, a... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:55:58 GMT)

Ma's Lessons for Being a Better Lawyer
Employment lawyer Michael Maslanka loved his mother -- she was really smart, he says, and as a kid, he was taught a lot by her. Therefore, her lessons made him a better lawyer, he claims. Maslanka describes the top five lessons his mother taught him and how they can be applied to the life of a lawyer. For example, lesson No. 4: When in doubt, resort to the truth. Many lawyers obfuscate their ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:07:35 GMT)

Lawyer wins lawsuit over impersonation by another lawyer
A Hartford Superior Court jury has awarded West Hartford lawyer Wesley S. Spears a $73,000 verdict against Hartford lawyer Joseph S. Elder, who Spears says impersonated him during a criminal investigation in 2004. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 02:19:03 GMT)

It's Shurtleff in attorney general's race
Posted: 8:30 PM- Early results show Republican incumbent Mark Shurtleff defeating Democrat Jean Welch Hill in the state attorney general's race. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:12:20 GMT)

Ohio backs Obama; casino issue failing; Cordray elected Ohio attorney general
Obama picked up Ohio's 20 electoral votes toward the 270 needed to earn the White House. Voters were rejecting casino for southwest Ohio and attempts to overturn payday loan reform; Richard Cordray wins race for Ohio attorney general. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 03:40:18 GMT)

Kroger becomes Oregon's new attorney general
Election Day » National, state, local results John Kroger was elected Oregon's new attorney general Tuesday. Kroger effectively won the job in May, when he defeated Rep. Greg Macpherson, D-Lake Oswego, in the Democratic primary. The Republicans could not find... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:27:08 GMT)

Attorney Generals race still up in the air
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- With 87 percent of precincts reporting, the race for the state Attorney Generals office appears too close to call.Republican challenger Dan Greear now holds a 207-vote lead over embattled incumbent Darrell McGraw, whod been leading Gre... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:53:33 GMT)

Waller wins 5th term as Lake state's attorney
It appears Republican Michael Waller has earned his fifth term as Lake County state's attorney since being appointed to the post in 1991. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:00:49 GMT)

Putnam proposition: Board given power to fire county attorney
CARMEL - Putnam County voters approved a measure that would allow the county Legislature to remove the county attorney. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:03:05 GMT)

Pa. attorney general Tom Corbett wins
First-term state Attorney General Tom Corbett has held off a challenge by Democrat John Morganelli. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:23:14 GMT)

Holyoke lawyer Gina Barry recently founded The Joy of Jasper Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing ...
HOLYOKE - Gina Barry would like to share the "joy of Jasper." Barry, a local lawyer and horse enthusiast, recently founded The Joy of Jasper Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing sanctuary to abused, abandoned, neglected or unwanted horses and ponies. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:24:09 GMT)

Accused in stabbing death acted in self-defence: lawyer
A man who admits to stabbing Steven Beriault to death in a downtown pedestrian underpass should be found not guilty of second-degree murder because he was acting in self-defence against a group of violent and racist street people, his lawyer argued in closing submissions Tuesday. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:28:11 GMT)

Metairie lawyer leading in PSC race
Published: Nov 5, 2008 - Page: 4A - UPDATED: 12:10 a.m. With 684 of the 705 precincts reporting Tuesday night, Metairie lawyer Eric Skrmetta appeared to thwart John Schwegman’s attempt to return to a state Public Service Commission seat he held in the 1980s and 1990s. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:18:10 GMT)

Beltway lawyer works the phones in Denver
DEMOCRATIC STAGING AREA, 999 BANNOCK ST. -- Jacky Spindler, a government lawyer in Washington, D.C., patiently answered the phone and told eager volunteers that streamed through the door late Tuesday afternoon, that their help wasn't needed here, so they were sending them to canvass as far away as Morrison. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:27:04 GMT)

Democrat defeats GOP incumbent for county attorney
Riding the coattails of President-elect Barack Obama, Democrat Vince Ryan beat Republican incumbent Mike Stafford in the race for Harris County attorney. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:31:39 GMT)

Zoeller wins attorney general race
Hoosiers faced a clear choice for attorney general: the insider vs. the crusader. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:07:49 GMT)

Alvarez Beats Peraica For State's Attorney
Democrat Anita Alvarez is leading over Republican Tony Peraica 78 percent to 18 percent in the contentious race for Cook County State's Attorney, with 13 percent reporting shortly before 9 p.m. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:25:18 GMT)

Democrat Cordray rolls to win in Ohio attorney general race
Democratic state Treasurer Richard Cordray easily won a three-way contest for Ohio attorney general yesterday, while two Republicans held their seats on the state Supreme Court. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:08:12 GMT)

Canmore rapist's lawyer fights for shorter sentence
Time a convicted Canmore rapist spent in a Hawaiian prison for violating his parole should be deducted from his Canadian sentence, his lawyer said yesterday. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:51:42 GMT)

1st Hispanic, female state's attorney wins
Polls show wide margin in victory over Tony Peraica Democrat Anita Alvarez won her bid Tuesday to become the first Hispanic and first woman state's attorney in Cook County, handing Republican Tony Peraica his second countywide election defeat in just two years. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:54:05 GMT)

Sedita is Erie County's Next District Attorney
Democrat Frank Sedita has been elected as Erie County's next district attorney. This is the first time in years that there hasn't been an incumbent in the race. Sedita will replace his boss, Frank Clark, who's been in office for the last 12 years. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:24:19 GMT)

Sedita elected district attorney by huge margin
Frank A. Sedita III captured the Erie County district attorney's office Tuesday and became the latest in the Sedita lineage to hold a major local office. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:27:07 GMT)

Chisolm wins District Attorney race
Democrat Larry Chisolm was the come-from-behind winner Tuesday over David Lock in the race for Chatham County District Attorney. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:30:55 GMT)

Jury rules against attorney in estate case
Associated Press - November 5, 2008 7:45 AM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - An Oklahoma County jury has returned a $1.1 million verdict against an attorney accused of usurping assets from the estate of... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:06:32 GMT)

Rogers bests Reid for county attorney
Democrat Katherine Rogers, whose campaign to become the region's top criminal prosecutor focused on anti-truancy programs and alternative sentencing for non-violent and youthful offenders, was elected Merrimack County attorney yesterday, beating Republican Tom Reid of Epsom. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:11:47 GMT)

Lawyer pleads guilty to contempt count
A Berryville lawyer was ordered to apologize as part of her punishment after she pleaded guilty Tuesday to contempt of court. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:32:18 GMT)

GOP's Howe Wins Johnson County District Attorney Race
In the Johnson County district attorney race, Republican Steve Howe defeated Democrat Rick Guinn to succeed Kline. With 100 percent of precincts reporting, Howe won with 53.5 percent of the vote. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:54:00 GMT)

Goldsmith claims city attorney post
San Diego voters repudiated the tempestuous tenure of City Attorney Michael Aguirre yesterday, ousting him in favor of a judge who campaigned unswervingly on an oath to refocus the office from politics to the law. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:15:25 GMT)

Lawyer confirms federal Procynet investigation, Whitehouse invokes Fifth Amendment
Edwin Whitehouse, the businessman associated with the defunct Maryville company Procynet, is under federal investigation and the local U.S. attorney’s office is involved, his lawyer confirmed Wednesday. Procynet closed in June and was forced into bankruptcy by creditors. At a creditors meeting held this morning at U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Knoxville, Whitehouse invoked his Fifth Amendment right ... (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:39:16 GMT)

Lawyer comes to defence of 'Pothole Poet'
The conviction of Meadowvale senior citizen Antonio Batista in the so-called 'Pothole Poet' case should be overturned, famed criminal lawyer Clayton Ruby said yesterday because the judge failed to admit critical testimony. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:56:15 GMT)

Casey Anthony's attorney asks to put check-fraud case on hold
Casey Anthony's attorney asked a judge this morning to hold off on the check-fraud case against Anthony until after the first-degree murder trial was complete. Anthony, 22, is charged with murder in the death of her missing daughter, who would have turned 3 in August. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:25:35 GMT)

Casey Anthony's Attorney Gets Check Fraud Trial Delayed
At first, the tactic was lie, lie, lie. Now, Casey Anthony's defense strategy may be stall, stall, stall. PRE-TRIAL HEARING: Raw Video | Baez Interview VIDEO REPORT: Attorney Wants Trial Postponed ARCHIVE: Read Previous Reports On Anthony Case (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:30:24 GMT)

Jackson lawyer gets 32 months for fraud
A disbarred Jackson bankruptcy lawyer was sentenced today to 32 months in federal prison for stealing clients' money. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:47:12 GMT)

Rebel soldiers’ lawyer to file demurrer
MANILA, Philippines—A defense lawyer for the 28 Marines and Scout Ranger officers accused of staging a failed coup against President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in February 2006 will plead a demurrer and challenge the “legal sufficiency” of the charges filed against them. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:02:12 GMT)

Adams trounces former staffer in Sparks city attorney race
Despite controversy and a fundraising gap, incumbent Chet Adams won big on Tuesday night, capturing more than 60 percent of the vote in the contest for Sparks city attorney against a former staffer he had fired. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:24:25 GMT)

Fresno District Attorney Recovering from Crash
Fresno County District Attorney Elizabeth Egan is recovering after being involved in an automobile accident on Tuesday. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:25:01 GMT)

Holyoke lawyer Gina Barry recently founded The Joy of Jasper Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing ...
HOLYOKE - Gina Barry would like to share the "joy of Jasper." Barry, a local lawyer and horse enthusiast, recently founded The Joy of Jasper Inc., a nonprofit corporation dedicated to providing sanctuary to abused, abandoned, neglected or unwanted horses and ponies. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:40:36 GMT)

State attorney general sues Imperial Majesty cruises
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum filed a lawsuit Wednesday against a Broward County cruising company, saying it has made about $4 million by sneaking a surcharge onto its customers' bills. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:00:33 GMT)

San Francisco City Attorney to file legal challenge to Prop 8
The San Francisco City Attorney's office says he plans to challenge the validity of a ballot measure that would change the state constitution to ban gay marriage. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:17:11 GMT)

Kochi lawyer is elated
KOCHI, Kerala: Ajay Malarkandi’s phone hasn’t stopped ringing since yesterday morning. The Kerala lawyer studied law with US president-elect Barack Obama at Harvard and he just can’t wait to meet his former classmate at the institute’s reunion. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:34:24 GMT)

Goldsmith Defeats Aguirre In City Attorney Race
The race for city attorney is over. San Diegans have picked Judge Jan Goldsmith to replace Mike Aguirre. Goldsmith took 60 percent of the vote, compared to Aguirre's 40 percent. News 8 spoke to the former city attorney about losing his seat. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:44:42 GMT)

Cadet leader who tried to lure teenage girl should get house arrest, lawyer argues
A former Cornwall sea-cadet leader who masturbated and exposed himself over the Internet to a pair of police officers posing as 13-year-old girls should not be sent to jail but spend the next 12 to 18 months under house arrest, his lawyer argued Wednesday. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:58:15 GMT)

Attorney wants judge to decide case alleging hoax
An attorney for a woman accused of a MySpace hoax that allegedly led to a 13-year-old girl's suicide wants the case to be decided by a judge, not a jury. Read comments (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:15:15 GMT)

Casey Anthony lawyer: Take death penalty off the table
A Miami lawyer hired by Casey Anthony's defense team gave prosecutors Wednesday a report that outlined why the single mother accused of killing her child should not get the death penalty. (Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:55:34 GMT)

Lawyer Wants Judge To Decide MySpace Suicide Case
An attorney for a woman accused of a MySpace hoax that allegedly led to a 13-year-old girl's suicide wants the case to be decided by a judge, not a jury. In the motion filed Wednesday, lawyer Dean Steward waives defendant Lori Drew's right to a jury trial. A hearing on the request is scheduled Monday in U.S. District Court. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:11:02 GMT)

Power of attorney on agenda at meeting
Laws relating to power of attorney are expected to be standardised across all states following a meeting of attorneys-general in Brisbane starting Thursday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:25:11 GMT)

Will Letten continue as U.S. Attorney under Obama?
The election of Democratic Barack Obama as president of the United States calls into question the future of local U.S. Attorney Jim Letten who has been at the forefront of several high-profile investigations into local corruption during the Bush administration. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:24:03 GMT)

Attorney wants judge to decide MySpace suicide case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- An attorney for an eastern Missouri woman accused of a MySpace hoax that allegedly led to a 13-year-old girl's suicide wants the tried by a judge rather than a jury. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:33:17 GMT)

Centerton Attorney Race: Most Votes, But Not Running
The biggest vote-getter in Centerton's city attorney race had said she was going to withdraw because she was moving out of the city. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:05:53 GMT)

Burleson, Washington Counties Elect First GOP District Attorney
For the first time ever, a Republican will serve as district attorney for Washington and Burleson Counties. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:07:30 GMT)

Hennepin County Attorney says Robo calls were made on Election Day
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman says some Minnesotans recieved illegal robo calls on Election Day telling voters they could vote by phone. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:23:24 GMT)

P2.8M more seized from Dela Paz in Russia, lawyer admits
MANILA, Philippines - Aside from the 105,000 euros (P6.9 million) that Russian authorities seized from retired Philippine National Police (PNP) comptroller Eliseo dela Paz, another 45,000 euros (P2.8 million) were also intercepted from him, his lawyer confirmed Thursday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 02:28:27 GMT)

District Attorney to pursue manslaughter charge in shooting death of unborn baby
The man who authorities allege used a chain saw and assault rifle to shoot into his estranged wife’s apartment, killing her boyfriend and the woman's unborn child, will be charged in the slaying of the 18-week-old fetus, the Clark County district attorney said today. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:18:22 GMT)

Dela Paz could’ve had more money--lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Embattled retired comptroller Eliseo dela Paz could have carried more money with him when he and his wife were intercepted by Russian authorities in an airport there, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:55:43 GMT)

S.F. City Attorney to file legal challenge to Prop 8
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The San Francisco City Attorney's office says he plans to challenge the validity of a ballot measure that would change the state constitution to ban gay marriage. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:26:23 GMT)

Guy Ritchie’s custody lawyer
Guy Ritchie has hired a top lawyer to ensure his children with estranged wife Madonna continue to live in the UK. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:10:51 GMT)

New Harris County attorney says he's right for the job
Many local residents may have been saying "Vince who?" when they learned that voters ousted a Republican incumbent and elected the challenger in the county attorney's race. Democrat Vince Ryan defeated Mike Stafford 51 percent to 49 percent, benefiting from Barack Obama's long coattails and news reports about several Republican county officials' alleged ethical lapses. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:48:51 GMT)

Florida attorney general sues cruise line over fee disclosure
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum sued Imperial Majesty Cruise Line on Wednesday, alleging it failed to properly disclose $4 million in fuel surcharge fees to its passengers during the past two years. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:12:15 GMT)

FDLE: State attorney investigator duped disabled friend
A Miami-Dade state attorney's investigator who specialized in rooting out swindlers has been arrested on a charge she fleeced a mentally ill friend by illegally selling the woman's luxury goods online. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:18:27 GMT)

Ex-U.S. attorney to aid in Cooper's transition
Oakland County Prosecutor-elect Jessica Cooper plans to tap Alan Gershel, a former U.S. attorney widely respected in local legal circles, to head her transition team. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:25:46 GMT)

Koster pledges to be an activist attorney general
JEFFERSON CITY — Democrat Chris Koster pledged Wednesday to continue Jay Nixon's legacy as an activist attorney general. Koster won nearly 53 percent of the vote Tuesday to beat Republican state Sen. Mike Gibbons, R-Kirkwood, for the state's top legal post. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:43:53 GMT)

Zoeller wins race for attorney general
Hoosiers who faced a clear choice for attorney general -- the insider vs. the crusader -- chose the insider, Republican Greg Zoeller. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:51:54 GMT)

District attorney, others named in Mazzeo lawsuit
The woman who accused Gov. Jim Gibbons of attacking her in a parking garage has named more than a dozen people as potential defendants in her civil lawsuit, including Clark County District Attorney David Roger. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:19:53 GMT)

Jackson lawyer sentenced to 32 months in prison
A disbarred Jackson bankruptcy lawyer has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for defrauding clients out of thousands of dollars. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:37:46 GMT)

Salem lawyer takes a swing at Jordan's 'Monster Sweep'
SALEM and mdash; It's a case of three strikes, and maybe you're still not out. A Salem lawyer is hoping to call Jordan's Furniture to account for its "Monster Sweep," a promotion that promised money back to some customers if the Boston Red Sox swept the World Series. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:40:53 GMT)

Iran Bans Weekly Critical Of Ahmadinejad - Lawyer
TEHRAN (AFP)--The Iranian press watchdog has banned popular moderate weekly, Shahrvand Emrouz, which has been critical of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the magazine's lawyer told AFP Thursday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:17:36 GMT)

Lawyer wants Bolante’s doctor charged
MANILA, Philippines—For allegedly helping former agriculture undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc” Bolante evade the Senate inquiry into the multi-million-peso fertilizer fund scam, his doctor must be charged for “unethical conduct,” a lawyer said. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:40:44 GMT)

Italy: Swiss lawyer testifies at 'CIA kidnapping' trial
Italy: Swiss lawyer testifies at 'CIA kidnapping' trial (AKI) - Swiss lawyer Dick Marty is appearing as a witness at the controversial trial of five Italian intelligence agents and 26 Americans, most of them CIA agents, in the northern city of Milan. The defendants are charged with abducting an Egyptian-born Muslim cleric and terrorism suspect there in 2003. Marty last year wrote a ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 11:44:54 GMT)

New lawyer at Reynoldson, Van Werden & Reynoldson
Reynoldson, Van Werden and Reynoldson law firm has recruited a new lawyer to their firm. Megan Tooker started with the firm Aug. 11. She interned with Justice Michael Streit, the Supreme Court Justice of Iowa, for two years. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:26:54 GMT)

NJ's US attorney weighs career options
NEWARK, N.J. - New Jersey's corruption prosecuting U.S. attorney must decide whether he's got a political future. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:36:20 GMT)

Move to end NSB attorney's contract fails
NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- An effort to end New Smyrna Beach City Attorney Frank Gummey's contract failed on a 2-3 vote Wednesday night. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:29:21 GMT)

Slater wins district attorney race; McBride takes Superior Court race
Editor's note: Election numbers for the district attorney and Superior Court judge races were incorrect in Wednesday's paper because of a counting error. The latest numbers from the Georgia Secretary of State's Web site appear below. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:41:52 GMT)

Chattanooga: Attorney says investigation into child’s death was ‘beyond incompetent’
The defense attorney for a young man accused of killing his girlfriend’s baby told jurors this morning that the state’s investigation of the case was “beyond incompetent.” (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:28:15 GMT)

Satterfield attorney says law supports confidentiality claim
IOWA CITY and#8212; State law supports keeping confidential former player Abe Satterfield's comments to Iowa football coach Kirk Ferentz about a reported sex assault Satterfield is accused of, his attorney claimed today.The assertion was made in a Johnson County District Court motion, where Satterfield is charged with third-degree sexual abuse and aiding and abetting second-degree sexual abuse. ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:27:41 GMT)

LP School District consults lawyer, engineering firm over track project
LAKE PLACID - The Lake Placid Central School District has consulted an attorney and an independent engineering firm about the newly completed track project, which some say isn't up to standards. Paul Carr, a forensic engineer and retired member of Watertown-based engineering firm the Bernier Carr Group, and Saranac Lake lawyer John Muldowney evaluated the track project. They pr (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:44:49 GMT)

Ill. attorney general: Craiglist moves to clean up erotic ads
Online classified ad service Craigslist reached an agreement with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon, 41 other attorneys general and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to crack down on inappropriate content and illegal activity in its erotic services section. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:52:10 GMT)

Attorney wants Satterfield's statements suppressed
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - An attorney for a former Iowa football player accused of sexually assaulting a woman on campus says state law supports keeping confidential his clients' comments to coach Kirk Ferentz. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:06:30 GMT)

Attorney wants Satterfield's statements suppressed
Associated Press - November 6, 2008 1:54 PM ET IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - An attorney for a former Iowa football player accused of sexually assaulting a woman on campus says state law supports... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:13:04 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Job Security?
U.S. Attorney Drew Wrigley says he'll likely be out of a job with the Obama Administration... Wrigley says he's thought about opportunities in law, business, and public service if he's replaced. Wrigley it's too soon to talk about possible polit (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:13:26 GMT)

SF City Attorney to file legal challenge to Prop 8
The San Francisco City Attorney's office says he plans to challenge the validity of a ballot measure that would change the state constitution to ban gay marriage. Spokesman Matt Dorsey says City Attorney Dennis Herrera will file the legal challenge in the... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:31:56 GMT)

Celis' impersonating a lawyer trial set for Dec.
Corpus Christi businessman charged with falsely holding himself out as a lawyer (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:44:34 GMT)

Election of Obama unlikely to help Khadr: defence lawyer
While the election of Barack Obama to the White House may herald the closure of the U.S. military prison in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay, the lawyer for Canadian detainee Omar Khadr says the development is unlikely to help his client. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:25:32 GMT)

Lawyer: No death penalty for Caylee's mom
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 6 (UPI) -- A Miami lawyer argued in a report that Casey Anthony, a single mother accused of killing her young daughter Caylee, should not face the death penalty. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:30:18 GMT)

Lawyer: No death penalty for Caylee's mom
A Miami lawyer argued in a report that Casey Anthony, a single mother accused of killing her young daughter Caylee, should not face the death penalty.A 30-page report obtained by the Orlando (Fla.) Sentinel points to alleged evidence problems and describes how Anthony's case does not fit the state criteria for the death penalty -- reserved for the worst homicides.It also says Anthony's erratic ... (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 20:51:50 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Won't Charge Spitzer
The U.S. Attorney's office will not seek charges against former Governor Eliot Spitzer, who resigned from office in March after news organizations reported that he had patronized a high-end prostitution ring. Here's the statement from U.S. Attorney Michael Garcia.  read more » (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:21:29 GMT)

TBS Followed Team Sale Secrecy Pact, Lawyer Testifies (Update2)
Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Turner Broadcasting System Inc. never broke an agreement to keep secret a bidder's plan to buy professional sports teams whose sale is at the center of a breach-of-contract trial, TBS's top lawyer testified. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:43:59 GMT)

Yukos Lawyer Withdraws Pardon Petition
07 November 2008 By Natalya Krainova / Staff Writer Yukos lawyer Svetlana Bakhmina, who is eight months pregnant, has withdrawn her petition for a presidential pardon for unclear reasons, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:53:48 GMT)

Lawyer for escort service worker blasts decision not to charge Spitzer
The lawyer for an escort service employee has blasted a federal prosecutor's decision to not criminally charge former Governor (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:39:00 GMT)

Lawyer for escort service worker blasts decision not to charge Spitzer
The lawyer for an escort service employee has blasted a federal prosecutor's decision to not criminally charge former governor Eliot Spitzer for his role in a call girl scandal. (Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:44:39 GMT)

Attorney General fights underage drinking
In his fight against underage drinking, Attorney General Gary King says he has allies in the Roundhouse who will pass laws that will keep teenagers alcohol-free. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:05:41 GMT)

Adrial’s attorney put on the stand
RACINE — An expert could have questioned whether the man Adrial White killed was lying on the ground when shot, but the jury never heard that testimony, because White’s attorney did not hire an expert. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 01:52:58 GMT)

Disbarred Lawyer Sentenced to 32 Months in Prison
A disbarred bankruptcy lawyer in Jackson, Miss., has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for defrauding clients out of thousands of dollars. Prosecutors alleged that John Allen obtained funds from clients and deposited the money into his trust account. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:07:15 GMT)

District Attorney Addresses Retired Men's Club
On Monday, October 20th, District Attorney Kathleen Rice took a few hours from a very busy schedule to spend some quality time with an overcrowded room filled with appreciative members of the Garden City Retired Men's Club. Ms. Rice first introduced her father and two sisters. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:26:02 GMT)

Attorney dismisses indictment against prison company
RAYMONDVILLE - Willacy County District Attorney Juan Angel Guerra said Thursday he dismissed an indictment against a Florida private prison company because he improperly filed the indictment. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 03:57:56 GMT)

Man charged in death of girlfriend misses her, lawyer says
PORTAGE — Jason Hardt is trying to cope with the loss and heartbreak he caused when he shot his girlfriend, his attorney told the Portage Daily Register on Thursday. "He's struggling with fact that his best friend is not here," Madison lawyer Christopher T. Van Wagner said. Hardt, of Portage, is accused of killing his fiancee, Rebecca Weisenberger, 25, early Sunday at the apartment the couple ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:03:44 GMT)

City Attorney Gets Salary Reconsideration, Mayor Objects
ROGERS -- The city council reconsidered Thursday a proposed salary increase for the city attorney over the mayor's objection. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:36:44 GMT)

Attorney wants judge to decide case alleging hoax
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for an eastern Missouri woman accused of a MySpace hoax that allegedly led to a 13-year-old girl’s suicide wants the tried by a judge rather than a jury. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:56:35 GMT)

Malaysia's top blogger to be released from detention: lawyer
Malaysia's leading blogger, Raja Petra Kamaruddin, will be released on Friday after a court overruled his detention under controversial internal security laws, his lawyer said. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:15:22 GMT)

Fiance is ‘struggling' with death: Suspect in shooting will ‘always miss her,' Hardt's lawyer says
Jason Hardt is trying to cope with the loss and heartbreak he caused when he shot his girlfriend, his attorney told the Daily Register on Thursday. "He's struggling with fact that his best friend is not here," Madison lawyer Christopher T. Van Wagner said. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:32:58 GMT)

Election for Norfolk commonwealth’s attorney set for March 10
NORFOLK A special election will be held March 10 to determine the city’s next Commonwealth’s Attorney. The office came open when former Commonwealth’s Attorney Jack Doyle left to become a Circuit Court judge. His chief deputy, Robert Slaughter, has stepped into the job in the interim. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:40:33 GMT)

Attorney alleges perjury in Marsalis rape case
The attorney for convicted sex criminal Jeffrey J. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:43:44 GMT)

Machine error could affect Crawford County attorney race
GIRARD, Kan. — A programming error in the voting machines at one Crawford County polling place could swing the outcome of the county attorney’s race. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:47:38 GMT)

Malaysia's top blogger to be released from detention: lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - Malaysia's leading blogger, Raja Petra Kamaruddin, will be released on Friday after a court overruled his detention under controversial internal security laws, his lawyer said. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:08:20 GMT)

Alleged judge-lawyer relationship to be canvassed
Woolgrowers fighting a bitter rearguard action after comprehensively losing a legal row over Wool Board money were today given Supreme Court leave to appeal - on grounds of an alleged relationship between the judge and a lawyer in the hearing. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:20:21 GMT)

Lawyer, judge made mark in legal arena
Paul Buchanan Jr., a legal force in Indianapolis for decades as a judge and lawyer, died Thursday at age 90. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:02:49 GMT)

Public servant not provided with corruption report: lawyer
The lawyer representing a public servant charged with corruption says he is disappointed his client has not been given a copy of a corruption report which prompted the charges. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:12:00 GMT)

Malaysia's top blogger to be released from detention: lawyer
Malaysia's leading blogger, Raja Petra Kamaruddin, will be released on Friday after a court ruled his detention under controversial security laws was not proper, his lawyer said. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:27:05 GMT)

Riverside County district attorney's new tower rivals space in posh law firms
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco's new $126.5 million headquarters will supply more space per employee than many prestigious private law firms provide, several outside brokers and planners said. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 07:48:03 GMT)

Assistant U.S. attorney wins FBI award for leadership
Laurel White, an assistant U.S. attorney in Sacramento who has been a national force in prosecuting crimes against children, is the recipient of the 2008 FBI director's Community Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes achievements in the areas of drug and violence education and prevention. White, a federal prosecutor for 19 years, has focused the past nine years primarily on crimes ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:09:33 GMT)

U.S. attorney: No criminal case now against Johnson, Hood Corps
The findings submitted to the U.S. attorney's office thus far from an investigation of Mayor-elect Kevin Johnson and his nonprofit Hood Corps do not warrant criminal charges, U.S. Attorney McGregor Scott said Thursday. Scott said his office has asked for additional information and is awaiting an answer from federal investigators. "No final decision has been made about whether there is any basis ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:09:43 GMT)

Deputy attorney honored
Deputy Yellowstone County Attorney Rod Souza will be recognized as one of two Montana Prosecutors of the Year for his work on domestic and sexual violence cases. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:10:58 GMT)

Adrial’s attorney put on the stand
RACINE — An expert could have questioned whether the man Adrial White killed was lying on the ground when shot, but the jury never heard that testimony, because White’s attorney did not hire an expert. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:38:19 GMT)

Disbarred W-B attorney pleads guilty to wire fraud
A Wilkes-Barre attorney disbarred in 2004 pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court Thursday, admitting to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in a refinancing scam. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:23:46 GMT)

Dems tossing names for ND US attorney
Dems toss names into hat FARGO (AP) - Democrats are floating a number of names for North Dakota's U.S. attorney in the Barack Obama administration. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:17:52 GMT)

State Agency Lawyer Apologizes For Faking Identity
A state agency lawyer apologized Thursday for posing as a parking lot attendant in a letter in 2004 that led to the firing of state ethics chief Alan S. Plofsky, a deed she said was "out of character for me." (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:07:01 GMT)

U.S. attorney wants to keep post
One impact of a Barack Obama presidency is Hawaii will likely get a new U.S. attorney. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:40:58 GMT)

Lawyer apologizes for fake letter in ethics case
A state lawyer is apologizing for a fake letter that played a role in the firing of the state ethics chief. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:40:22 GMT)

Speculation on U.S. attorney pick swirls
It likely will be months, however, before he names appointees to a handful of key judicial posts in Northwest Indiana. But local political players surely are speculating about who'll be tapped for a handful of Northern District court appointments, notably U.S. attorney. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:05:17 GMT)

Lawyer Indicted in Hiding of Drug Money
A lawyer with offices in Prince George's County and the District was arrested yesterday after a federal grand jury in Maryland accused him of helping to hide tens of thousands of dollars that had belonged to a slain drug dealer. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:37:06 GMT)

Cash seized by New Orleans Police Department is missing, attorney says
Attorney Rick Teissier A defense attorney attempting to retrieve a client's money, initially seized during a drug bust, said he discovered that almost half of it was missing from the New Orleans Police Department's property room. Since last week, attorney... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:49:14 GMT)

Disbarred Pa. attorney pleads guilty to wire fraud
BARRE, Pa. (AP) - A disbarred Pennsylvania attorney has admitted stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in a mortgage refinancing scheme. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:27:55 GMT)

Retiring N. Miami Beach city attorney's accrued benefits questioned
Council members might have lauded him when he announced his retirement, but now one elected official wants to see if North Miami Beach city attorney Howard Lenard should pay back the more than $80,000 in accumulated vacation and sick days he recently cashed out. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:33:00 GMT)

Attorney, self-styled 'agitator' honored by legal society
H. T. Smith, a black attorney, was one of the 2008 winners of the 11th Judicial Circuit Historical Society's second annual awards dinner Friday. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:59:19 GMT)

Serb student's lawyer says probe illegal
The lawyer for a Serbian student wanted on assault charges in the U.S. is demanding a halt to the proceedings against his client in Serbia, saying they are illegal. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:16:11 GMT)

Attorney: Drop Charges Against Ice Cream Store Crash Driver
AURORA - An attorney for an illegal immigrant facing vehicular homicide charges in an accident that killed three says a toxicology report shows the other driver had methamphetamines in her system, bolstering his argument that those charges be dropped. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:28:03 GMT)

Daughter of murdered Odessa lawyer asks for public's help
TAMPA -- The daughter of the Odessa lawyer and horseman whose Oct. 8 murder remains unsolved asked today for the public's help in finding his killer. Kimberly Higgins, the 35-year-old daughter of 61-year-old Lawrence Higgins, who was found dead at... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:32:58 GMT)

Attorney General Mukasey Releases Statement on Resignation of Thomas Barnett
(RTTNews) - Attorney General Michael Mukasey released a statement Friday on the resignation of Antitrust Division Assistant Attorney General Thomas Barnett. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:02:27 GMT)

Renault workers sign up for departure plan: lawyer
Workers at French carmaker Renault have fully taken up a voluntary departure plan, with more than 3,900 out of a possible 4,000 staff signing up to leave, the company's lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:53:35 GMT)

APNewsBreak: Lawyer says Obama's aunt wants to stay in US, is upset over leak of her status
BOSTON - An immigration lawyer for President-elect Obama's aunt says she wants to fight a deportation order and stay in the United States. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:17:22 GMT)

Serb student's lawyer says probe illegal
The lawyer for a Serbian student wanted on assault charges in the U.S. is demanding a halt to the proceedings against his client in Serbia, saying they are illegal. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:46:11 GMT)

Riverside County district attorney's new tower rivals space in posh law firms
Riverside County District Attorney Rod Pacheco's new $126.5 million headquarters will supply more space per employee than many prestigious private law firms provide, several outside brokers and planners said. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:46:21 GMT)

Serb student's lawyer: US investigation illegal
The lawyer for a Serbian basketball player wanted on assault charges in the United States is demanding a halt to a Serb-based investigation into the attack. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:07:15 GMT)

Attorney General Jack Conway Proposes Settlement in Rock Squabble
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has proposed a settlement aimed at ending a squabble with an Ohio city over a rock. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:12:50 GMT)

Serb student's lawyer: US investigation illegal
(The Associated Press) The lawyer for a Serbian basketball player wanted on assault charges in the United States is demanding a halt to a Serb-based investigation into the attack. Borivoje Borovic says his client, 22-year-old Miladin Kovacevic, can only be prosecuted in Serbia if the Americans formally hand over the case. Serbia has detained Kovacevic for 30 days pending an investigation into ... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:24:46 GMT)

Wis. attorney general appeals voter check lawsuit
Associated Press - November 7, 2008 3:55 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Three days after the election, Republican Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen has appealed a judge's decision dismissing his... (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:06:29 GMT)

Prosecutor: Stepchildren Planned Killing Of Attorney
A criminal defense attorney's stepdaughter and stepson planned and carried out his murder in his own home last year, a prosecutor said Friday, but a defense attorney told a jury that his client -- the stepson -- didn't commit the crime. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:14:45 GMT)

New leads in the murder of lawyer
There are possibly new leads in the unsolved murder of an Odessa lawyer who was found slain in his own home. Investigators are looking for two vehicles that might have some connection to the case. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:31:02 GMT)

Orleans Parish District Attorney-elect Leon Cannizzaro announces transition leaders
District Attorney-elect Leon Cannizzaro began setting up his transition team on Friday, announcing that Civil Court Clerk Dale Atkins and banker Gary Solomon will lead the effort. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:24:30 GMT)

Student Fugitive's Lawyer Demands Halt to Investigation
Miladin Kovacevic’s lawyer says his client can’t be prosecuted in Serbia until the U.S. hands over the case. (Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:31:01 GMT)

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