Attorney News Dec 2008
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Arrested Lawyer Quick to Charge Back
Defense attorneys typically advise clients charged with criminal offenses to keep quiet. College Park lawyer Walter L. Blair, who is representing himself after being accused of money laundering and witness tampering, is taking a somewhat different approach. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:07:09 GMT)
Attorney advises New Providence Council: Newsletter broke no laws
NEW PROVIDENCE -- The borough's attorney, Carl Woodward, said the mayor broke no laws when he used a borough newsletter to urge voters to support a non-binding referendum to expand permitted uses of the Open Space Trust Fund.... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:03:33 GMT)
Lawyer Marc Dreier Is Charged by U.S. on Fund Scheme (Update1)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , managing partner of the 250-lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP, was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors with fraud relating to a scheme to cheat hedge funds. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:01:29 GMT)
New state's attorney names top aides
A week after she was sworn in as the new Cook County state's attorney, Anita Alvarez this morning named her top three assistants. Adrienne Mebane was promoted from chief of staff in former State's Atty. Richard Devine's administration to be first assistant state's attorney under Alvarez. She had previously served as supervisor of the office's homicide/sex crimes unit and the preliminary ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:17:57 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier Charged by U.S. With $100 Million Fraud (Update2)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the managing partner and namesake of the 250-lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP, was charged by federal prosecutors with attempting to cheat hedge funds out of more than $100 million. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:23:52 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier Charged by U.S. With $100 Million Fraud (Update2)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the managing partner and namesake of the 250-lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP, was charged by federal prosecutors with attempting to cheat hedge funds out of more than $100 million. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:28:13 GMT)
The Bizarre Fall of a Lawyer
In one of the most baffling fraud cases in years, a prominent New York securities lawyer has been accused of engaging in an elaborate scam against hedge funds. The lawyer, Marc Dreier, the founder and sole owner of the 250-lawyer ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:40:53 GMT)
Attorney General Warns Of Check Scam
Attorney General Roy Cooper issued an annual alert to consumers to safeguard their personal information this holiday season (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:47:12 GMT)
Attorney General Warns Of Check Scam
Attorney General Roy Cooper issued an annual alert to consumers to safeguard their personal information this holiday season. Cooper said overall, identity theft is declining in North Carolina, but given the current economy, it is no time to let your guard down. Here are some tips to prevent identity theft, not just at the holidays, but all year: Prevent Identity Theft Keep social ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:58:46 GMT)
Davis names committee to vet judicial, U.S. attorney applicants
Former Alabama Supreme Court Justice Douglas Johnstone of Mobile will be part of a seven-member panel charged with screening applicants for U.S. attorney vacancies and federal judgeships, Rep. Artur Davis, D-Birmingham, announced today in a press release. Other members of... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:07:31 GMT)
U.S. Attorney: Cleveland councilman Robert White III charged with bribery
CLEVELAND -- The U.S. Attorney's office and the Cleveland office of the FBI today announced that a one-count information was filed, charging Cleveland City Councilman Robert J. White III, 47, with one count of bribery in violation of the Hobbs Act. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:41:27 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier Charged by U.S. With $100 Million Fraud (Update3)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , managing partner and namesake of the 250-lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP, was charged by federal prosecutors with cheating hedge funds out of more than $100 million. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:46:39 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier Charged by U.S. With $100 Million Fraud (Update3)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , managing partner and namesake of the 250-lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP, was charged by federal prosecutors with cheating hedge funds out of more than $100 million. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:50:23 GMT)
Prominent lawyer charged with defrauding funds
A prominent New York lawyer who heads the 250-attorney law firm Dreier LLP was charged on Monday with perpetrating a brazen, $100 million real-estate investment fraud that targeted hedge funds. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:54:22 GMT)
SEC Charges New York Attorney With Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
(RTTNews) - The Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday that it has charged New York attorney Marc Dreier with multi-million dollar fraud. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:37:48 GMT)
Attorney: Deputy fired multiple times
An attorney for Reginald Lee Witcher's family says he believes a Johnston County sheriff's deputy fired his gun multiple times before shooting the 54-year-old Kenly man at his home. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 20:47:21 GMT)
Family Attorney Says Deputy Fired Multiple Times
An attorney for the family of Reginald Lee Witcher says a Johnston County sheriff’s deputy may have fired as many as eight times, WRAL reports. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:17:13 GMT)
Alvarez Picks Leadership Team for State's Attorney's Office
Audio Available The top two positions at the Cook County State's attorney's office are now held by minority women. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:52:07 GMT)
Prominent N.Y. lawyer charged with defrauding funds
A prominent New York lawyer who heads the 250-attorney law firm Dreier LLP was charged on Monday with perpetrating a brazen, $100 million real-estate investment fraud that targeted hedge funds. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:03:30 GMT)
Attorney Says Deputy Fired Eight or Nine Times
An attorney for the family of a Kenly man shot by a Johnston County deputy November 22nd says the deputy fired eight or nine times. Attorney Richard Hunter says more than one shot, and possibly two or three, hit Reginald Lee Witcher at his home at 2349 Glendale Road. The attorney said he has a forensic team investigating the site, talking to witnesses, and reviewing official documents. But he ... (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:13:46 GMT)
Attorney offers advice to avoid foreclosure
As the economic crisis tightens its grip on the nation, people nationwide are experiencing mortgage problems. According to Sopna Raj, an attorney at Memphis Area Legal Services, Shelby County is no exception. (Mon, 08 Dec 2008 23:50:26 GMT)
New Oregon attorney general picks activists for executive team
Attorney General-elect John Kroger rounded out his executive team today, signaling once again that he'll be an activist attorney general -- and likely stir up controversy along the way. Kroger's new hires are designed to help him back up campaign... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:35:16 GMT)
Western District U.S. Attorney Resigning
The U.S. attorney for the western district of Arkansas is leaving the office. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:52:38 GMT)
'Red eye' keeps attorney away
DEFENCE attorney Wayne Sturge was absent from court in the trial involving the murder of an oil worker yesterday, because he was said to be suffering with red eye. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 02:11:12 GMT)
Jailed attorney hoping for holiday miracle
MEDIA COURTHOUSE — Jailed ex-Main Line attorney H. Beatty Chadwick’s plea for a Christmas furlough is becoming almost as traditional as George Bailey’s quest to prove it’s a wonderful life. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:02:13 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier Charged by U.S. With $100 Million Fraud (Update5)
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , managing partner and founder of the 250-lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP, was charged by federal prosecutors with cheating hedge funds out of more than $100 million. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:15:16 GMT)
Power of attorney can be valuable and dangerous tool
The power-of-attorney document is a powerful estate-planning tool that can be used to protect your interests if you become incapacitated. But in the hands of someone who is dishonest or desperate, it can also create a powerful incentive to steal, advocates for the elderly say. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:59:43 GMT)
Former Jefferson County Commissioner Gary White searching for another lawyer
Former Jefferson County Commissioner Gary White has fired his lawyer and will represent himself until he can find a new one, according to papers filed today in U.S. District Court in Birmingham.... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:08:15 GMT)
Attorney general's holiday message: Protect your identity
The state's attorney general on Monday delivered a holiday message to consumers: Protect your good name against identity theft. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:43:49 GMT)
Southwest Riverside County district attorney/public defender offices project in doubt
Riverside County supervisors are threatening to replace the developer of new district attorney and public defender offices in French Valley because the builder has failed to finance the project. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:47:33 GMT)
Longtime U.S. Attorney To Take Private Sector Job
Robert "Bob" C. Balfe, U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, is resigning effective Jan. 4. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:31:09 GMT)
Council attorney moving on
VALPARAISO | David Hollenbeck brought an end to 33 years of service as an attorney to the Porter County Council on Monday night. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:08:47 GMT)
Attorney accused of posting bonds
Louisville defense attorney William O. Ayers goes on trial in the first of two cases in which the commonwealth alleges he illegally operated as a bail bondsman — three decades after the practice was abolished in Kentucky. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:48:39 GMT)
City lawyer accused of $100M swindle
Marc Dreier, 58, a Park Avebue lawyer who repped Michael Strahan, Jon Bon Jovi and Jay Leno was busted Monday for a "brazen fraud" that swindled two top hedge funds of $100 million. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:05:43 GMT)
Lawyer rips Creba verdict
A defence lawyer for the 20-year-old man found guilty in the 2005 Boxing Day shooting death of Jane Creba said yesterday the verdict was "unreasonable" and vowed to appeal it on several grounds. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:10:01 GMT)
Disbarred attorney sentenced
A former Garrison attorney who was disbarred by the state Supreme Court for defrauding clients has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for mail fraud and income tax evasion. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:14:35 GMT)
New city attorney heaps criticism on predecessor
Swearing-in ceremonies often take on a friendly and conciliatory tone, but the farewells lobbed at former San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre by his new replacement and a number of outgoing city leaders weren't fond yesterday. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:12:31 GMT)
Lawyer wants sanctions for Miss. lawmaker
Associated Press - December 9, 2008 6:44 AM ET JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A lawyer wants a federal court to sanction state Representative Willie Perkins for allegedly calling him a "young punk"... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:11:01 GMT)
Attorney Knizley arrested on DUI charge
Dennis Knizley, a prominent Mobile attorney who frequently defends people charged with drunken driving, was himself arrested Saturday on suspicion of DUI, according to jail records. It was the second time authorities have accused Knizley of driving drunk. Dauphin... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:08:25 GMT)
?Zach is crazy? : Defense attorney admits client killed UA student
Defense attorney W.H. Taylor told a Washington County jury Monday that Zachariah Marcyniuk is responsible for the stabbing death of Katharine “Katie” Wood but he’s not guilty of capital murder. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:15:01 GMT)
Lawyer charged in 'brazen' fraud
The head of a prominent law firm who last week was charged with impersonating a Toronto lawyer, has also been charged in a "stunning, brazen fraud" that reaped at least $113 million in profit by tricking hedge funds into making bogus investments, prosecutors said. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:28:25 GMT)
Leading U.S. lawyer accused of $100 million hedge fund scam
Marc Dreier, who in 1996 founded the 250-lawyer firm that bears his name, is said to have tried to take advantage of the current financial crisis by selling phony debt to hungry hedge funds looking for deals. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:39:55 GMT)
Penniless man 'hired top lawyer'
A Penniless man who negotiated multimillion-dollar property deals in Hawke's Bay had hired a prominent Auckland lawyer at $400 an hour, a court has been told. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:09:09 GMT)
Panel Upholds $17M Attorney Fee Award, Cites Bad-Faith Patent Litigation by Drug Companies
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld an attorney fee award of nearly $17 million because of baseless filings and bad faith patent litigation by two drug companies. A district court awarded the fees to Takeda Chemical Industries, which had sued two generic drug companies -- Mylan Laboratories and Alphapharm Pty. Ltd. -- for patent infringement. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:47:14 GMT)
N.Y. lawyer arrested for $100m fraud
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- A prominent New York lawyer with impeccable credentials and a 250-lawyer firm bearing his name has been charged with conducting a $100 million fraud. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:09:02 GMT)
Lawyer: FBI probes Wayne Co. Commission chairwoman
DETROIT — A lawyer says the FBI is investigating claims that Wayne County Commission Chairwoman Jewel Ware put felons on the county payroll so they could work at a bar and motel in northwest Michigan. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:41:08 GMT)
Ex-U.S. Attorney meets NJ biz crowd
WOODBRIDGE, N.J. - Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie gets down to business. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:29:10 GMT)
US Attorney: Gov. Blagojevich 'Has Taken Us to a Truly New Low'
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald says the corruption charges against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich represents "a truly new low." At a news conference in Chicago on Tuesday, Fitzgerald called it a sad day for the citizens of Illinois. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:41:11 GMT)
Read the news release from the U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald says: "The breadth of corruption laid out in these charges is staggering." Read the complete statement. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:47:47 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney says he's searching for fair trial location
Casey Anthony's defense attorney appeared on the Today show this morning, where he told host Matt Lauer that his client's daughter is alive and that the public does not know the truth about the case. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:01:41 GMT)
Jon Bon Jovi - Bon Jovis Former Lawyer Arrested For Fraud
A celebrity lawyer who formerly represented rocker JON BON JOVI has been arrested following allegations he fraudulently took over $100 million (GBP67.9 million) from two top ... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:48:40 GMT)
Attorney Marketing: 19 Steps To Building A Nationwide Law Practice
We’re seeing substantial changes in attorney marketing programs. Thanks to sophisticated law firm marketing efforts, many lawyers are now expanding their practices beyond state boundaries, building regional or national practices. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:56:09 GMT)
FBI, Attorney General's office investigating Greenleaf
The Missouri attorney general's office is being assisted by federal authorities today in investigating Greenleaf Cos., a local business facing accusations from its investors and customers of real estate fraud and conspiracy. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:13:15 GMT)
Portland lawyer files two more citizen complaints against law enforcement
A Portland lawyer, who successfully cited a Portland officer for parking his patrol car in a no-parking zone as he lunched nearby earlier this year, is continuing his crusade. On Nov. 19, Eric Bryant said he was disturbed to see... (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:33:42 GMT)
Attorney: Blagojevich has no plans of resigning
CHICAGO— The attorney for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said the governor will be vindicated and he has no plans to resign. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:59:00 GMT)
Bush Announces Attorney General Succession
(RTTNews) - President George W. Bush announced the succession order for the office of the Attorney General Tuesday. He extended the chain of command beyond the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General and Associate Attorney General. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:52:42 GMT)
Portland lawyer again cites deputy over parking
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- A Portland lawyer who successfully cited a police officer for parking his patrol car in a no-parking zone during lunch says the officer violated the rules again. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 21:56:56 GMT)
U.S. attorney regarded as a straight shooter
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who spearheaded the investigation that led to the arrest Tuesday of the governor of Illinois, is regarded by many as a lawman who rose from a modest background by dint of hard work. (Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:47:31 GMT)
City attorney announces child abuse prevention campaign
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles city attorney announced a campaign Tuesday aimed at preventing child sexual exploitation and promoting Internet safety. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:31:51 GMT)
Police: Lawyer's blood-alcohol level 'significant'
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Santa Fe police say test results show that a prominent lawyer charged in a fatal hit-and-run accident had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in his blood after the crash. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:35:26 GMT)
New York lawyer charged with stealing millions from hedge funds
A prominent New York lawyer has been charged in an elaborate 100 million £75 million hedge fund fraud scheme. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:55:27 GMT)
Oklahoma Attorney General Continues Poultry Litter Fight
TULSA -- Oklahoma's attorney general continues to claim poultry litter in the Illinois River watershed poses human health risks despite a judge's ruling in September that the state has failed to link the bird waste to bacteria in the water. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:11:43 GMT)
Morris County attorney announces bid for assembly seat, so does his brother-in law
Anthony Bucco Jr. Attorney Anthony Bucco. Jr. tonight officially announced his bid to follow in his father's political footsteps, kicking off his campaign for state Assembly in Morris County's 25th District. Bucco, 46, of Boonton Township, was joined by his... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 01:21:11 GMT)
Megrahi’s daughter: ‘I want to be a lawyer to help people like my dad’
The daughter of the man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing today reveals that she is training to be a lawyer to fight against miscarriages of justice. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:07:55 GMT)
Attorney-General launches bill of rights consultation
A possible Australian bill of rights could promote religious tolerance, equal opportunities for women in the workforce, and a higher standard of living for indigenous Australians, federal Attorney-Gen (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:19:03 GMT)
Canadian tortured in Syria victim of US conspiracy: lawyer
A Canadian man wrongly accused of terrorism and sent to be tortured in Syria was the victim of a high level US conspiracy, his lawyer told a court in New York. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:04:57 GMT)
City Council appoints lawyer Gandy to Port Commission
The City Council on Tuesday appointed lawyer and farmer Francis Gandy to the Port of Corpus Christi Commission. The port is the region's most powerful economic engine and appointment to its governing board is one of the most sought-after positions in the region. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:06:36 GMT)
UPDATE: Tortured Canadian Was US Conspiracy Victim - Lawyer
NEW YORK (AFP)--A Canadian man falsely accused of terrorism and sent to be tortured in Syria was the victim of a high-level U.S. conspiracy, his lawyer told a New York court. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:37:41 GMT)
Lawyer files more complaints over police parking
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland lawyer who successfully cited a police officer for parking his patrol car in a no-parking zone during lunch says the officer violated the rules again. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:14:11 GMT)
42 seek Sebastian city attorney job
City Council will be discussing Wednesday whether it wants to go with a contractual or full-time attorney (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:25:26 GMT)
Attorney who pleaded guilty in child porn case to be sentenced
DAYTON — A Centerville attorney who pleaded guilty to a count of possession of child pornography will be sentenced March 6 in U.S. District Court. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:41:54 GMT)
San Carlos names new city attorney
San Carlos has chosen Gregory Rubens to replace City Attorney Bob Lanzone, who is retiring after 20 years on the job. Rubens, who currently serves as deputy city attorney, will replace Lanzone later this month, Assistant City Manager Brian Moura said Tuesday. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:56:14 GMT)
Attorney for Ruffalo suspect: wound self-inflicted
A day after actor Mark Ruffalo's brother died of a gunshot wound to the head, an attorney for the woman arrested in the case says she was merely a witness to a game of Russian Roulette. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:14:29 GMT)
Attorney: Ruffalo suspect released, cleared
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - An attorney for a woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's brother says she's been cleared. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:32:05 GMT)
Attorney: Ruffalo suspect released, cleared
A woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's younger brother was cleared of wrongdoing and released after police were shown evidence that the wound was self-inflicted, her attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:42:35 GMT)
Attorney: Ruffalo suspect released, cleared
A woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's younger brother was cleared of wrongdoing and released after police were shown evidence that the wound was self-inflicted, her attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:42:35 GMT)
Alleged phony lawyer wants charges dropped
Attorneys for a man charged with impersonating a lawyer say the charges should be dropped because the indictment is not clear. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:27:12 GMT)
'Christmas is the pathway to hell': Muslim lawyer's extraordinary rant at 'evil' celebration
A Muslim lawyer has launched an extraordinary rant against Christmas, branding the celebration 'evil.' (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:27:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Bullet that killed Greek teen was ricochet
The lawyer for two police officers accused in the fatal shooting of a Greek teenager says ballistics show the boy was killed by a ricochet and not a direct shot. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:33:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Bullet that killed Greek teen was ricochet
Associated Press - December 10, 2008 6:33 AM ET ATHENS, Greece (AP) - The lawyer for two police officers accused in the fatal shooting of a Greek teenager says ballistics show the boy was... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:44:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Bullet that killed Greek teen was ricochet
Wed, Dec 10, 2008 (3:51 a.m.) The lawyer for two police officers accused in the fatal shooting of a Greek teenager says ballistics show the boy was killed by a ricochet and not a direct shot. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 11:56:31 GMT)
Attorney: Suspect In Ruffalo Death Cleared
Police cleared a woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's younger brother after being shown evidence that the wound was self-inflicted, the result of playing with a gun, her attorney said Wednesday. Police records confirmed that Shaha Mishaal Adham, 26, left the Beverly Hills jail, where she'd been held without bail since surrendering Monday afternoon on an attempted murder ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:17:34 GMT)
Wound self-inflicted in shooting death of actor Ruffalo's brother, attorney says
Police cleared a woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's younger brother after being shown evidence that the wound was self-inflicted, the result of playing with a gun, her attorney said early today. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:34:38 GMT)
Attorney: Ruffalo death resulted from playing with gun
Police cleared a woman arrested in the shooting death of actor Mark Ruffalo's younger brother after being shown evidence that the wound was self-inflicted, the result of playing with a gun, her attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:55:42 GMT)
Lawyer claims charges against Vinnie Jones's attacker have been dropped
The man who allegedly hit Vinnie Jones in the face with a beer glass will not be prosecuted, according to his lawyer. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:13:48 GMT)
Attorney says Border Patrol agent not at fault
The attorney for a Border Patrol agent who is accused in the death of a resident north of Grand Marais, says the controversial case should be closed. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:27:10 GMT)
Lawyer held in Jharkhand for Maoist links
Ranchi, Dec 10: A lawyer was Wednesday arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for alleged links to Maoist rebels, police said. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:51:05 GMT)
Lawyer, former judge loses license for pot
A lawyer and former part-time family court judge is losing her law license for three months after more than two pounds of marijuana was found in her Windsor home. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:03:25 GMT)
Lawyer Dreier May Have Also Stolen Client Funds, SEC Alleges
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the founder of the 250- lawyer New York firm Dreier LLP in jail on federal fraud charges, may have also stolen at least $38 million from client escrow accounts, regulators said in court papers. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:00:34 GMT)
Lawyer says video may show missing Fla. girl alive
The lawyer for a Florida mother charged with murder over her missing daughter is seeking a court order for a mall surveillance video that may show the little girl alive last month. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 16:55:08 GMT)
Ill. attorney general has plans of her own for governor
If legislators fail to remove Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, the Chicago Sun-Times says Attorney General Lisa Madigan is prepared to ask the state's Supreme Court to use an "obscure ... rule" to oust the fellow Democrat. "The attorney general is prepared to take action but believes the Legislature should have a reasonable time to act," Madigan spokeswoman Natalie Bauer tells the paper. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 17:26:27 GMT)
Lawyer says video may show missing Fla. girl alive
ORLANDO, Fla. - The lawyer for a Florida mother charged with murder over her missing daughter is seeking a court order for a mall surveillance video that may show the little... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:27:15 GMT)
Lawyer, former judge loses license for pot
MONTPELIER, Vt. - A lawyer and former part-time family court judge is losing her law license for three months after more than two pounds of marijuana was found in her Windsor... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:27:25 GMT)
Lawyer guilty of lying in phony marriage case
NORFOLK - A local immigration lawyer pleaded guilty this morning in federal court to charges of lying to federal authorities while trying to help a client obtain a green card based on a marriage he knew was phony. Maxime A. Frias, 55, faces up to five years in prison when he is sentenced in March. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:12:10 GMT)
Attorney for Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. confirms he is 'Senate Candidate 5' referred to in case against Ill. governor
CHICAGO - Attorney for Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. confirms he is 'Senate Candidate 5' referred to in case against Ill. governor. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:46:38 GMT)
Lawyer says Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is 'Candidate 5' named in complaint against Ill. governor
CHICAGO - A lawyer for U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman is the "Senate Candidate 5" mentioned in the federal corruption complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:59:23 GMT)
Attorney: US Rep. Jesse Jackson is 'Candidate 5'
(Associated Press) A lawyer for U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman is the “Senate Candidate 5” mentioned in the federal corruption complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Attorney James D. Montgomery Sr. said Wednesday that Jackson never had a “pay-to-play” conversation with Blagojevich. The governor is accused of trying to profit from his authority to appoint a ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:10:55 GMT)
Attorney: US Rep. Jesse Jackson is 'Candidate 5'
A lawyer for U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman is the "Senate Candidate 5" mentioned in the federal corruption complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Attorney James D. Montgomery Sr. said Wednesday that Jackson never had a "pay-to-play" conversation with Blagojevich. The governor is accused of trying to profit from his authority to appoint a replacement to fill ... (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:12:26 GMT)
Attorney Says Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Likely 'Candidate 5' in Governor Case
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s attorney says his client is probably the 'Senate Candidate 5' identified in an FBI complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who has been accused of trying to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:13:38 GMT)
Lawyer says he assumes Jackson is Candidate 5
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s lawyer said Wednesday he now assumes Jackson is the person known as "Candidate 5" in the criminal complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:21:28 GMT)
Attorney general may use high court to oust Blagojevich
Illinois’ attorney general is looking into the possibility of using the state’s Supreme Court to oust embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, according a media report Wednesday. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:21:46 GMT)
Ill. Attorney General Asks Blagojevich To Quit
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has called for the resignation of Gov. Rod Blagojevich in the wake of his arrest Tuesday on corruption charges. Madigan talks about what comes next. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:40:14 GMT)
Attorney: US Rep. Jesse Jackson is ‘Candidate 5’
A lawyer for U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman is the “Senate Candidate 5” mentioned in the federal corruption complaint against Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Attorney James D. Montgomery Sr. said Wednesday that Jackson never had a “pay-to-play” conversation with Blagojevich. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:41:54 GMT)
Ill. Attorney General Denies Interest In Senate Seat
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says she is "candidate No. 2" named in Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's arrest. She denies seeking Barack Obama's vacant U.S. Senate seat, however. (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:43:35 GMT)
Lawyer files more complaints over police parking
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - A Portland lawyer who successfully cited a police officer for parking his patrol car in a no-parking zone during lunch says the officer violated the rules again. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:17:09 GMT)
Dreier Is ‘Cooperating’ With Firm Receiver, Defense Lawyer Says
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the jailed founder of New York law firm Dreier LLP, is “cooperating” with the temporary receiver who’s now running the business, his lawyer said. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:45:47 GMT)
Illinois Attorney General Says Release Sent in Error (Update1)
Dec. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan ’s office said it mistakenly sent a news release today announcing an agreement to pay lost wages to workers at a closed Chicago factory, and retracted the statement. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:05:09 GMT)
Chick vows to carry on legal fight with city attorney
An angry and defiant City Controller Laura Chick, rebuffed by the City Council in her request for $100,000 to hire a private attorney, said Wednesday she will not back down from her legal fight with City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:44:42 GMT)
Former Helena lawyer censured by 9th Circuit Court
HELENA - A suspended lawyer who formerly practiced in Helena has been censured by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:36:18 GMT)
Wis. man convicted of murdering college student 30 years ago for district attorney brother
LADYSMITH, Wis. - A jury on Wednesday convicted a man of murdering a college student nearly 30 years ago in a hit-man plot that prosecutors say was masterminded by the defendant's brother, who was district attorney at the time. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 04:46:51 GMT)
Attorney to run for seat of retiring judge
City resident and attorney Marc F. Lovecchio announced Wednesday his intention to seek election next year as a Lycoming County judge. Lovecchio, 50, is managing partner of Campana Lovecchio Morrone, a five-attorney firm at 602 Pine St. He is the first person to announce his candidacy for the seat being vacated in January with the retirement of county Judge William S. Kieser. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:01:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Missing girl may be on tape
ORLANDO, Fla. - The lawyer for a Florida mother charged with murder of her missing daughter is seeking a court order for a mall surveillance video that may show the little... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:12:36 GMT)
Devendorf's Lawyer Appeals Suspension
Eric Devendorf's lawyer wasted little time filing an appeal of Syracuse University's decision to suspend the SU basketball player. He says the decision is "grossly inappropriate." (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:17:57 GMT)
Lawyer Says Video May Show Missing Fla. Girl Alive
The lawyer for a Florida mother charged with murder over her missing daughter is seeking a court order for a mall surveillance video that may show the little girl alive last month. Defense lawyer Jose Baez says a photograph taken by an unidentified shopper with a cell phone camera showed a girl who resembles Caylee Anthony playing at Florida Mall in Orlando in November. The photo was submitted ... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:45:05 GMT)
Versailles lawyer, sports enthusiast
James L. "Jim" Gay, a lawyer who had a love for sports, died of complications from cancer Wednesday at his home in Versailles. He was 70. A lawyer since 1965, Mr. Gay practiced law in Versailles and Lexington for several decades before taking a job as director for administrative law judges with the state attorney general's office. His career also included stints as Versailles city police ... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:57:24 GMT)
29 indicted in connection with 2 alleged marijuana rings, U.S. Attorney's Office in Syracuse announces
Twenty-nine indictments in two related marijuana rings with ties to Indian tribes in Central, Northern and Western New York were announced Wednesday by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Syracuse. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:03:54 GMT)
LAWYER'S 'SCAM' A FRAME JOB
Disgraced New York lawyer Marc Dreier may have ripped off a $37.5 million client escrow account - figuring he could replace the money by selling off his firm's art collection, according to court papers. The jailed founder of 250-lawyer Dreier... (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 10:25:01 GMT)
Scam Artists Targeting Bank Customers in Cass County with Phone Scam, Attorney General’s Office Warns
The Missouri Attorney General's Office says Cass County residents are receiving phone calls that appear to be from the Community Bank of Raymore, but actually are from identity thieves. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:08:27 GMT)
Lawyer says critic in China still in detention
A leading writer who joined hundreds of other Chinese activists in signing a statement this week calling for greater freedoms in China remains missing three days after he was detained by police, his wife and lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:10:57 GMT)
Bangladesh should thank ex-Beatle Harrison, says lawyer
A Bangladeshi lawyer who wants his country to officially recognise George Harrison and Ted Kennedy for highlighting its 1971 struggle for independence has taken his battle to the country's high court. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:28:05 GMT)
Lawyer says critic in China still in detention
Thu, Dec 11, 2008 (3:42 a.m.) A leading writer who joined hundreds of other Chinese activists in signing a statement this week calling for greater freedoms in China remains missing three days after he was detained by police, his wife and lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:57:33 GMT)
Detained militant lawyer 'resumes' legal work
MANILA, Philippines - Nearly two months after being arrested and detained, a militant labor lawyer has resumed his work of dispensing legal advice, even from behind bars. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:39 GMT)
Attorney General: 'No kill' shelter killed nearly 1 of 3 animals
A lawsuit claims the Colorado Humane Society euthanized nearly one out of every three animals at its "no kill" shelters in 2004. Colorado Attorney General John Suthers filed a lawsuit and documents in Arapahoe County court Wednesday seeking to wrest control of the institution and place it under the care of a custodian. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:04:56 GMT)
Dreier Lawyer Says Client Is Cooperating With Receiver at Firm
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Marc Dreier , the founder of the New York law firm Dreier LLP who is charged with cheating hedge funds out of more than $100 million, is “cooperating” with the temporary receiver who’s running the business, his lawyer said. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:32:57 GMT)
Illinois attorney general threatens to act soon against embattled governor
CHICAGO -- Illinois' attorney general on Thursday threatened to go to the state Supreme Court to have embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich declared unfit to hold office if he doesn't resign soon. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:16:36 GMT)
Lawyer: China critic still in detention
A leading Chinese writer who joined hundreds of other activists in signing a statement calling for greater freedoms in China remains missing three days after he was detained by police, his wife and lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:55:06 GMT)
Indicted Carbon County Attorney steps aside
BILLINGS, Mont.—Carbon County Attorney Robert Eddleman says he has taken a leave of absence as he fights federal charges that he used and distributed cocaine at parties he hosted over the last four years. He was named along with the daughter of Jake Jabs, who heads Denver's American Furniture Warehouse chain. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:40:51 GMT)
Police stay mum on arrest of leading China dissident: lawyer
Chinese police have failed to inform the family of leading political activist Liu Xiaobo on the reasons for his arrest, his lawyer said Thursday as intellectuals in China called for his release. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:49:13 GMT)
Ill. attorney general Blagojevich: Quit or be ousted
CHICAGO — Illinois' attorney general threatened today to go to the state Supreme Court to have embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich declared unfit to hold office if he doesn't resign soon or get impeached by the Legislature. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:41:25 GMT)
Illinois attorney general threatens to act soon against governor
Illinois' attorney general on Thursday threatened to go to the state Supreme Court to have embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich declared unfit to hold office if he doesn't resign soon or get impeached by the Legislature. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:45:49 GMT)
Bail denied for lawyer accused of "brazen" fraud
A judge denied bail on Thursday for a prominent New York lawyer accused of selling sham investments to hedge funds, a scheme that prosecutors now say may have been much larger than originally thought. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:26:40 GMT)
Illinois attorney general threatens to have court remove Blagojevich
CHICAGO - Illinois' attorney general on Thursday threatened to have embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich removed by the state Supreme Court if he doesn't resign soon or get impeached by the legislature. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:27:00 GMT)
Attorney Says Defense For Ex-Soldier Is Insanity
An attorney says the “whole defense” for a former Army soldier charged with rape and murder in Iraq is the man is not guilty by reason of insanity. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:06:43 GMT)
Jury acquits attorney in bond case
Louisville attorney William O. Ayers was acquitted today of charges that he illegally posted a $250,000 bond for a capital murder defendant through the defendant's sister. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:08:33 GMT)
N.D. attorney general says state is clean
FARGO - Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem takes issue with a report that North Dakota may be the most corrupt state, based on federal convictions. The USA Today report puts North Dakota first with 8.3 public corruption convictions per 100,000 residents that the federal government won from 1998 through 2007. The numbers do not include state convictions. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:10:26 GMT)
Lawyer: Council went too far
The ordinance Cincinnati City Council passed Wednesday to give itself the power to review all appointments to boards and commissions conflicts with state law and could open the city up to a lawsuit, the city's lawyer says. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:14:33 GMT)
Court suspends attorney John Aretakis
A local attorney known for representing alleged victims of abuse by priests in the Catholic Church has been suspended for one year. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:28:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Settlement reached in fatal balloon crash
A lawyer says the family and friends of a California woman who fell 70 feet to her death when the hot air balloon she was riding in was caught in power lines have reached a $1.4 million settlement. Read comments (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:33:32 GMT)
Local attorney Aretakis suspended from practice for 'frivolous conduct'
Local attorney John Aretakis has been condemned by the Committee on Professional Standards in Albany for professional misconduct, and is being suspended from practice for one year. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:37:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Tow-truck driver scapegoated
GREENSBURG, Pa., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a Pennsylvania tow-truck operator accused of looting a crashed tractor-trailer after its driver was killed says that his client is a scapegoat. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:45:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Addison won't speak in court in NH case
Jurors will have to decide Michael Addison's fate without hearing from Addison himself. Addison's lawyer, Richard Guerriero confirmed Thursday that Addison would not be addressing the court as the sentencing phase of his capital murder trial reaches the last stages. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:57:11 GMT)
Cockrel cleared by attorney general in perjury probe
The state attorney general has cleared Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. of committing perjury when Cockrel signed a sworn statement asserting he was in compliance with election law when in fact he owed $42,000 in unpaid campaign fees. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 22:18:57 GMT)
Va. Attorney General Seeks to Revive Anti-Spam Law
Virginia's attorney general is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate the state's anti-spam law. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:11:08 GMT)
UCF hires attorney to review football program
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- The University of Central Florida athletic department has hired an independent attorney well versed in NCAA matters to investigate "procedures and policies" surrounding its football program. (Thu, 11 Dec 2008 23:14:52 GMT)
Attorney: Alcorn St. coach fired days after filing lawsuit
Alcorn State coach Ernest T. Jones has been fired days after filing a lawsuit seeking the reinstatement of seven assistant coaches, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:26:02 GMT)
UCF hires attorney to review football program in wake of Lely star’s death
he University of Central Florida athletic department has hired an independent attorney well versed in NCAA matters to investigate "procedures and policies" surrounding its football program. The hiring of Kansas City-based Michael Glazier, who once worked for the NCAA, comes in the wake of an internal investigation following the recent collapse and hospitalization of a player during an offseason ... (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 02:45:21 GMT)
Cockrel cleared by attorney general in perjury investigation
The state attorney general informed Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. that his office will not prosecute him for signing a sworn statement when he filed to run in the special mayoral election in which he asserted he was in compliance with election law -- although he owed $42,000. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:26:15 GMT)
GM Hires Lawyer Bienenstock to Create 21st Century Automaker
Dec. 11 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp. has been working with New York lawyer Martin Bienenstock of Dewey & LeBoeuf to devise an option for using the U.S. bankruptcy process to create a “futuristic” automaker for the 21st century, according to a person familiar with the contingency plan. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:40:04 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, 12 Dec 2008 03:42:51 GMT)
Family of Slain Lawyer Sues Three Former Housemates
The widow and family of a prominent Washington lawyer who was stabbed to death in 2006 filed a $20 million lawsuit in D.C. Superior Court yesterday, alleging that three friends of his concealed evidence and lied to police in a cover-up. (Fri, 12 Dec 2008 03:51:43 GMT)
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