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Attorney News Dec 2008

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Three-strikes defendant gets new attorney
A judge appointed a Kelso attorney to represent a defendant accused of overturning a heavy wooden table in a courtroom last summer, injuring a deputy prosecutor. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:52:20 GMT)

French court allows "Les Miserables" sequel: lawyer
Modern-day sequels to Victor Hugo's classic "Les Miserables" have been allowed after a French court threw out a suit from the 19th century master's descendants, a lawyer for publishers Plon said on Friday. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:53:03 GMT)

Collier Women’s Bar Association names Legal Aid attorney woman attorney of the year
The Collier County Women’s Bar Association has named Sister Maureen Kelleher as the organization’s Woman Attorney of the Year for 2008. Kelleher is the managing attorney of Legal Aid Service of Collier County — a private, non-profit law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income individuals in Collier County. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:12:37 GMT)

Prescott lawyer busted for feeding client
PRESCOTT, Ariz. -- A Prescott lawyer has been arrested after he reportedly ignored orders not to give his shackled client a piece of candy in court, a Yavapai County sheriff's official said. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:34:17 GMT)

French court allows "Les Miserables" sequel: lawyer
PARIS (Reuters) - Modern-day sequels to Victor Hugo's classic "Les Miserables" have been allowed after a French court threw out a suit from the 19th century master's descendants, a lawyer for publishers Plon said on Friday . (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:36:22 GMT)

Attorney: Ex-NASCAR official 'needed closure'
he former official who filed a $225 million racial discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit against NASCAR is very pleased with her settlement and looking forward to moving on, her attorney said Friday. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:56:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-Official Pleased With NASCAR Settlement
Ex-official who filed a $225M lawsuit against NASCAR very pleased with settlement, lawyer says (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:14:37 GMT)

Attorney plans legal fight over wiretaps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s attorney is offering a glimpse of his client’s unfolding legal strategy, saying he’ll challenge the lawfulness of court-ordered wiretaps at the heart of federal corruption allegations against the Democrat. But the two-term governor may go public to defend himself first. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:40:30 GMT)

Lawyer arrested for giving client a piece of candy
A lawyer has been arrested after he reportedly ignored orders not to give his shackled client a piece of candy in court, a Yavapai County sheriff's official said. Damon Rossi, 38, was arrested at his home on Thursday, a day after he asked two detention officers if he could feed his client a piece of candy, sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said on Friday. Rossi went ahead and gave the inmate ... (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:45:48 GMT)

Lawyer Arrested For Giving Client A Piece Of Candy
A lawyer has been arrested after he reportedly ignored orders not to give his shackled client a piece of candy in court, a Yavapai County sheriff's official said. Damon Rossi, 38, was arrested at his home on Thursday, a day after he asked two detention officers if he could feed his client a piece of candy, sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said on Friday. Rossi went ahead and gave the inmate ... (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:10:57 GMT)

Lawyer: O.J. evidence headed to eBay
O.J. Simpson may be sitting in a Nevada prison, but the drama continues with hearings today in two states. It's all about sports memoriabila. Witness Al Beardsley is ordered to surrender a Hall of Fame ring Simpson gave him. Was it a bribe? A lawyer calls the saga 'Lord of the Rings in an Orange Jumpsuit.' (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:15:35 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney interested in Senate appointment
Henry Solano, former U.S. attorney for Colorado, has let Gov. Bill Ritter know he's interested in being appointed to the U.S. Senate. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:20:54 GMT)

Prescott lawyer busted for feeding client candy
A Prescott lawyer has been arrested after he reportedly ignored orders not to give his shackled client a piece of candy in court, a Yavapai County sheriff's official said. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 01:31:02 GMT)

California attorney general asks state's top court to void gay-marriage ban
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has asked the state Supreme Court to strike down Proposition 8, arguing that the voter-passed ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional. Brown, the state's chief law enforcer, said after the measure passed last month that he would defend it in court. But in his surprise filing this afternoon, Brown said Prop. 8 "deprives people of the right to marry, an ... (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:05:22 GMT)

California Attorney General Urges Court to Void Same-Sex Marriage Ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The California attorney general has changed his position on the state's new same-sex marriage ban and is now urging the state Supreme Court to void Proposition 8. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:07:18 GMT)

Attorney calls for mental health evaluation
The attorney for a man accused of starving his 5-month-old child to death cited 19th century English Common Law as precedent to include a lesser charge if and when there is a trial. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:55:33 GMT)

Pioneering environmental lawyer dies at 92
Dallas environmental lawyer and activist Edward C. Fritz, who proved in federal court in the 1970s that illegal logging was occurring throughout the national forests of Texas, died Friday at age 92. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:56:00 GMT)

California attorney general urges court to void Prop. 8
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has changed his position with respect to the state’s new same-sex marriage ban and is now urging the state Supreme Court to void Proposition 8. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:59:09 GMT)

NLJ Lawyer of the Year: DOJ's Glenn A. Fine
The National Law Journal has named Department of Justice Inspector General Glenn Fine as lawyer of the year. During a year in which the DOJ's reputation suffered several black eyes, Fine emerged as a beacon of nonpartisanship and independence. Fine's investigation into the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys may be the "flagship" report of 2008, notes former boss Michael Bromwich, but Fine's ... (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 03:12:12 GMT)

Proposition 8 Proponents React to Attorney General Jerry Brown's Request to Invalidate Proposition 8
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 19 / Christian Newswire / -- Responding to the Attorney General's announcement that he is asking the Supreme Court to invalidate Prop 8, Andrew Pugno, General Counsel for Prop 8's official proponents, said: (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:07:42 GMT)

Lawyer ordered to leave grandma's former home
The San Antonio lawyer jailed this fall for contempt of court in a bizarre case involving her grandmother's estate and allegations that she had embezzled from it was ordered by a Bexar County probate judge on Friday to leave the Monticello Park home she bought with the fortune, even as her own lawyer raised questions about her competence. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 04:34:01 GMT)

Former Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge
FOLEY, Ala. -- David Whetstone, a former Baldwin County District attorney and municipal judge, was arrested tonight on a misdemeanor DUI charge, a Foley jail dispatcher said. Another dispatcher confirmed that Whetstone would remain at the jail until this morning.... (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:07:41 GMT)

Attorney who stole from clients gets 4 years
A disbarred Algonquin attorney who admitted to stealing from his clients was sentenced to four years in prison Friday (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:21:05 GMT)

California's attorney general asks state high court to void gay marriage ban
The state attorney general, who had earlier vowed to defend Prop. 8, offers a novel legal theory for why it should be overturned. The action surprises some legal experts. California Atty. Gen. Jerry Brown asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to invalidate the voter-approved ban on gay marriage, declaring that "the amendment process cannot be used to extinguish fundamental constitutional ... (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 07:07:13 GMT)

Lawyer arrested for giving client a piece of candy
PRESCOTT, ARIZ: A lawyer has been arrested after he reportedly ignored orders not to give his shackled client a piece of candy in court, a Yavapai County sheriff's official said. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:41:16 GMT)

Calif. attorney general changes stand, urges court to void gay marriage ban
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The California attorney general has changed his position on the state's new same-sex marriage ban and is now urging the state Supreme Court to void Proposition 8. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 09:14:11 GMT)

Deceased attorney Reber's former client to be reimbursed
COLUMBUS - A Marion County attorney failed to distribute or otherwise account for funds belonging to the estate of a client, the Board of Commissioners of the Clients' Security Fund of Ohio has determined. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:09:05 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 12:59:33 GMT)

Lawyer Says DPA is ‘Going back to the Chinese roots’
Mr. Smith, a lawyer, and Ms. Bryan, a Marketing Director, attended Divine Performing Arts’ first show in Atlanta on December 19. Ms. Bryan was enthusiastic about the show, and said she had been promoting it to her acquaintances and colleagues in advance. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:05:28 GMT)

Court allows late appeal in attempted rape case ! Defense attorney filed notice of appeal one day after deadline
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday granted a Missouri man convicted of attempted rape in Washington County a chance to appeal despite his attorney's tardiness in seeking the high court's review. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:24:05 GMT)

Former Ohio attorney general raided campaign cash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A newspaper reports that former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann used his campaign account to bankroll home repairs and family vacations. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 13:42:44 GMT)

Gay marriage ban is against constitution says California Attorney General
California's Attorney General has ruled that an attempt to ban gay marriage is against the state's constitution boosting the claims and morale of embattled gay rights campaigners. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:43:49 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald To Speak At Bradley U.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is scheduled to give the midyear commencement address at Bradley University in central Illinois. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 15:39:08 GMT)

Lawyer Reprimanded For Sleeping With Client
LITTLE ROCK — A committee that regulates the conduct of Arkansas lawyers has reprimanded a military lawyer from Jacksonville for having sex with a client and lying about it. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:07:43 GMT)

State attorney general urges court to void Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO — California Attorney General Jerry Brown changed course on the state's same-sex marriage ban Friday and urged the state Supreme Court to void Proposition 8. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:17:12 GMT)

Attorney: PUSD suit would be costly
PASADENA - Suing contractors suspected of defrauding the Pasadena Unified School District would be unproductive and costly, an attorney who represents the school district wrote in a Dec. 15 letter to the school board. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:17:54 GMT)

Attorney General Jerry Brown Declares Prop 8 Invalid
Whoa. This is big. Attorney General and former Governor of California Jerry Brown says prop 8 is invalid . Yesterday Brown filed a legal brief claiming the same-sex marriage ban, which would amend the California Constitution to include discrimination and gays and lesbian couples, " is itself unconstitutional because it deprives a minority group of a fundamental right . " What is this ... (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:29:16 GMT)

State Attorney probe looks into Hoover land deals
WHITTIER - The state Attorney General's Office is investigating the Arizona and California land deals of former Whittier Police Chief Brad Hoover, officials said Friday. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 19:30:27 GMT)

Noli hires lawyer vs illegal recruiters
MANILA, Philippines—Vice President Noli de Castro has hired a lawyer to work full time to ensure the conviction of illegal recruiters already charged in court. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:04:45 GMT)

Former Ohio attorney general raided campaign cash
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A newspaper reports that former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann used his campaign account to bankroll home repairs and family vacations. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:08:28 GMT)

US Attorney Fitzgerald speaks at Bradley U.
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald's nine-minute commencement address at Bradley University doesn't contain any juicy new details about the corruption case he's brought against Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:25:43 GMT)

Report: Former Ohio attorney general raised campaign cash for vacations, Christmas presents
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann used his campaign account to bankroll home repairs and family vacations, according to a newspaper review of state investigative reports. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:44:36 GMT)

Attorney General wants court to void Prop 8
California Attorney General Jerry Brown changed course on the state's new same-sex marriage ban Friday and urged the state Supreme Court to void Proposition 8. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:02:23 GMT)

Attorney John Ogden seeks judgeship
Attorney John M. Ogden has practiced in many areas of law, including criminal, family and zoning, over the past 15 years. (Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:31:16 GMT)

Moore’s NHL playing career over: Lawyer
While the assumption has always been there, it was publicly acknowledged on Thursday that Steve Moore’s playing career is over. Moore, who was playing with the Colorado Avalanche when he was sucker-punched by Todd Bertuzzi during a March 8, 2004, game, has not played since the incident. His lawyer, Tim Danson, told the Rocky Mountain News that Moore won’t play hockey again (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:00:13 GMT)

Former Baldwin County District Attorney David Whetstone charged with DUI; vehicle was swerving, police say
David Whetstone, who served as Baldwin County District Attorney for more than two decades, was pulled over for erratic driving and arrested for DUI in Summerdale Friday, according to Summerdale Police Chief Dwain Riebeling.... (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:08:15 GMT)

California attorney general wants state to invalidate anti-gay marriage proposit ..
California attorney general wants state to invalidate anti-gay marriage proposition LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20 (Xinhua) -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown has filed court papers, urging the state Supreme Court to invalidate Proposition 8, the voter-approved measure banning same-sex marriage, it was reported on Saturday. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:43:30 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Visits Peoria
A day after Governor Rod Blagojevich announced he'd to fight to the end on allegations that he tried to sell the senate seat; the U.S attorney investigating his case had a few words to But U.S Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald didn't mention the governor as he addressed Bradley University graduates earlier today. News 25's Michelle Mantel joins us with more details. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 02:24:30 GMT)

Walnut city attorney doubts lawsuit could stop Industry stadium
WALNUT - Although officials and residents have expressed a desire to pursue legal action to stop a proposed NFL stadium in neighboring Industry, the city attorney expressed doubt about the ability of a lawsuit to do so. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:53:06 GMT)

Memo to Oklahoma City University attorney details gender issues
Four Oklahoma City University law professors submitted a confidential memo to the OCU attorney in October 2007 detailing discrimination and harassment incidents.It outlines allegations of sexual harassment, pay disparity and insensitivity.The female professors also complained the OCU law school has no regular civil rights course, criminal law classes don’t cover rape, and the landmark abortion ... (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:00:29 GMT)

Stateâ€s attorney will not pursue charges against homeowner association
CAMPTON HILLS – The state’s attorney will not pursue charges against a homeowners association president whose Internet comments about “spraying poop” spurred local officials to believe he threatened them. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:20:46 GMT)

Sampson Heads Attorney General's Regional Offices
New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo this fall appointed East Aurora resident J. David Sampson to the post of New York State's deputy attorney general for regional affairs. Sampson will oversee 225 lawyers working statewide in the attorney general's 13 regional offices, managing what Sampson called the "front door to the attorney general's office." (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 08:29:40 GMT)

Gowdy asks attorney general to probe voter fraud claims
Published: Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:15 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 12:57 a.m. Seventh Circuit Solicitor Trey Gowdy has asked the state Attorney General's Office to investigate two suspected cases of voter fraud in November's presidential election. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:25:17 GMT)

Attorney gives to education center
Telegraph staff reports CURTIS - Jon Schroeder is a fourth-generation Frontier County attorney who has witnessed the changing landscape of rural Nebraska over his lifetime. He understands the importance for Curtis and the surrounding area of NCTA's campus expansion initiative and what it means for the community's future. The Schroeder family contributed $3,000 to the project and has been ... (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:38:54 GMT)

Alleged phony lawyer arraigned again
FARGO (AP) - A man charged in federal court with impersonating a lawyer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of an updated indictment. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:57:13 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:59:24 GMT)

Menomonie attorney dies in traffic crash
A Menomonie attorney was killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 25 south of Downsville near the Dunn County line Wednesday morning. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:19:10 GMT)

Former Ohio attorney general raided campaign cash
COLUMBUS (AP) - Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann used his campaign account to bankroll home repairs, pay for family vacations and buy his children pricey Christmas presents, according to a newspaper review of state investigative reports. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:23:32 GMT)

Former attorney general raided campaign account
COLUMBUS (AP) -- Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann used his campaign account to bankroll home repairs, pay for family vacations and buy his children pricey Christmas presents, according to a newspaper re (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 13:54:57 GMT)

County Attorney addresses Rotary
The county attorney’s office has seen a dramatic increase in numbers for a variety of cases over the last 19 years. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:27:40 GMT)

California attorney general wants state to invalidate anti-gay marriage proposition
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has filed court papers, urging the state Supreme Court to invalidate Proposition 8, the voter-approved measure banning same-sex marriage, it was reported on Saturday. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:52:41 GMT)

Lawyer: Prosecution of Khadr on holiday 'desperate'
Plans to put Omar Khadr through pre-trial hearings on an important U.S. public holiday that falls the day before Barack Obama is sworn in as president is a sign of the prosecution's desperation, his Pentagon-appointed lawyer says. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:36:41 GMT)

Attorney looks to annul Prop 8
In a sharp rebuke to supporters of a contested state ballot measure that banned same-sex marriage, the California attorney general said Friday that the measure was constitutionally indefensible and should be overturned. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:36:59 GMT)

Lawyer wants evidence control in Springfield slaying case
NORTHAMPTON - The lawyer for Paul L. Fickling said he wants evidence in his client's 10-year-old murder case sent directly to the expert hired by the defense. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 18:29:50 GMT)

Township Attorney seeks Assembly seat in 25th
ROXBURY TWP. – Township attorney Anthony Bucco wants to be one of two state assemblymen for the 25th District in Morris County. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:07:05 GMT)

Iraq shoe thrower to sue for damages: lawyer
Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi man who threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush, is to sue security guards who he alleges beat him up after the incident, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:12:54 GMT)

Iraq shoe thrower to sue over alleged beating: lawyer
Muntadar al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at US President George W Bush, is to sue security guards who he alleges beat him up after the incident, his lawyer says. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:13:30 GMT)

Windfall for low-paid as home help wins case against lawyer
THOUSANDS of low-paid council workers in Scotland are in line for a windfall after a home help took a lawyer to court over "unlawful" fee charges. (Sun, 21 Dec 2008 23:39:34 GMT)

Iraq shoe thrower to sue for damages: lawyer
Relatives of Iraqi journalist Muntazer al-Zaidi protest against his arrest. Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi man who threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush, is to sue security guards who he alleges beat him up after the incident, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:13:17 GMT)

Uniondale lawyer plays Santa for needy LI families
Every year around this time, Uniondale lawyer Mike Santo dons a red suit and takes on his alter ego: Santa Claus. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:05:48 GMT)

Tampa lawyer arrested at SideBern's
TAMPA - A labor employment lawyer landed himself in jail after trying a little too hard to offer his legal services to a fight suspect over the weekend. Brent Warren Yessin, 45, of Tampa, refused to leave as Tampa police... (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:22:32 GMT)

Cordray focuses on bringing stability to attorney general's office
No bombshell pronouncements. No staff purges. No surprises. As he prepares to take over as Ohio attorney general next month, Richard Cordray is making few waves in an office that was roiled by drama under the leadership of Marc Dann. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:38:13 GMT)

Shoe thrower to sue for damages: lawyer
BAGHDAD, Dec 21: Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at US President George W. Bush, is to sue security guards who he alleges beat him up after the incident, his lawyer said on Sunday. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:00:13 GMT)

Bankruptcy attorney John Ames helps struggling companies turn around operations
Bankruptcy attorney John Ames, 63, has seen a fair share of the globe. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 05:12:30 GMT)

Alleged phony lawyer arraigned again
FARGO (AP) - A man charged in federal court with impersonating a lawyer has pleaded not guilty to two counts of an updated indictment. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:28:22 GMT)

Waiouru medal lawyer may be removed from defence
The lawyer who negotiated the return of precious medals stolen from Waiouru Army Museum could be removed from involvement in the case against a man accused of the crime. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:28:18 GMT)

Turkey expells Norwegian lawyer
Turkey has expelled the Norwegian lawyer and human rights activist Jon Rud for life. The reason is thought to be his engagement for Kurdish activists. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:14:05 GMT)

Lawyer suspended 61 days
Lawyer Eric Emerson has been suspended from the practice of law for 61 days. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:37:20 GMT)

Jailed attorney asks Sestak to help spring him
MEDIA COURTHOUSE — Jailed ex-Main Line attorney H. Beatty Chadwick, who will be in court today pleading for a Christmas furlough, is also seeking help from U.S. Rep. Joseph Sestak, D-7, of Edgmont to bring an end to his incarceration. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:54:17 GMT)

Prosecution rests: Light reflects on years as county attorney
When he was in law school, Brant Light knew he wanted to be a prosecutor. When he agreed to give up his job as Cascade County attorney to take a position with the state Department of Justice, he made sure the job would include prosecuting. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:03:18 GMT)

Hampton Dellinger seeking to be US attorney in NC
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Durham attorney Hampton Dellinger says he wants an appointment from President-elect Barack Obama to become 1 of North Carolina's three top federal prosecutors. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:03 GMT)

Rejected: Attorney rejects town residents’ rejection of new administrator
The people have spoken. And now so has the attorney. The Onalaska Town Board will move forward with a plan to hire Paul Kitzmann as the new town administrator, overriding a proposal from Monday’s town meeting that town attorney Dan Dunn later ruled to be only advisory. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:05:08 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:23:58 GMT)

Hampton Dellinger seeking to be US attorney in NC
Durham attorney Hampton Dellinger says he wants an appointment from President-elect Barack Obama to become one of North Carolina's three top federal prosecutors. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:39:42 GMT)

Erin McLean's attorney to appeal 95 day contempt sentence
Brandy Slaybaugh, the attorney for Erin McLean, says she'll file an appeal Monday afternoon of her client's 95 day contempt of court sentence connected to her children's custody. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:19:59 GMT)

OH watchdog to release report on former attorney general
Ohio's government watchdog is releasing the results of a six-month investigation into former Attorney General Marc Dann. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:31:32 GMT)

District Attorney Cooley Plays Santa to Crime Victims
Los Angeles District Attorney Steve Cooley played Santa on Friday morning for 14 young children and teenagers who had lost family members to crimes. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:35:18 GMT)

District Attorney Busch Dies, Supervisor Ward Calls Upon Acting DA to Resign—Or Else…
JOSEPH P. BUSCH JR., 36th district attorney of Los Angeles County, died in his sleep on June 27, 1975. The coroner ascribed the death to a heart attack, but also noted that Busch’s blood alcohol content was .36 percent. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:35:27 GMT)

Odessa attorney questions commissioners court
An Odessa attorney told county commissioners court Monday he wants to be on the court’s agenda to discuss the use of a lot in a Lake Amistad Subdivision by a National Park Service concessionaire. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:36:04 GMT)

Attorney Says Clayton Can Seek Changes To Development Approved By County
The attorney for the Clayton Town Council says the town can legally ask developers for the Winston Pointe development, which the county approved in the 1990s, to make changes to their master plan. Johnston County originally approved plans for the 1,200-home development on Winston Road in 1993. But when Clayton extended its extra-territorial jurisdiction in March, the development fell into the ... (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:47:55 GMT)

Medals lawyer may be forced off case
The lawyer who negotiated the return of medals stolen from Waiouru Army Museum could be removed from involvement in the case against a man accused of the crime. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:06:15 GMT)

Lawyer wants charges dropped in 1975 slaying of Canadian Annie Mae Aquash
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The lawyer for one of two former American Indian Movement members charged in the 1975 slaying of a Canadian woman wants the charges dismissed on grounds it's been too long. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:16:00 GMT)

Report criticizes former Ohio attorney general's use of unregulated donations
Ohio's inspector general issued a scathing report today about the conduct of former state Attorney General Marc Dann during his time in public office. The Plain Dealer reports that Dann, a Democrat who resigned in May, is accused of accepting $195,000 in unregulated donations that were then used to pay his personal expenses or distributed to friends and relatives. The Associated Press says Dann ... (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:39:54 GMT)

Lawyer: Chief Acted In Self-Defense In Dog Attack
Los Angeles County assistant fire chief Glynn Johnson's lawyer Monday said his client was acting in self-defense when he allegedly beat a Riverside County neighbor's puppy so badly that it had to be euthanized. Attorney John E. Sweeney says the accusations against Johnson have been blown out of proportion by the media and protesters who have been rallying against him. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:24:22 GMT)

Report's Topics: Bathroom Sex, Lawyer's Arrest, Women Fighting
A lawyer was arrested at SideBern's on Saturday night because of events after a fistfight that started in the women's bathroom, police say. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:40:24 GMT)

Fla. judge strikes key charge against lawyer
A Miami federal judge has dismissed a key conspiracy charge in the case of a prominent defense lawyer accused of illegal involvement with a Colombian drug lord. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:18:12 GMT)

Local Blagojevich hires defense lawyer
Nashville businessman Robert Blagojevich, the brother of Illinois' indicted governor, has hired a Chicago criminal defense lawyer amid expectations that prosecutors will investigate a campaign fund he runs. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:22:35 GMT)

Fla. judge strikes key charge against lawyer
Associated Press - December 22, 2008 4:13 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - A Miami federal judge has dismissed a key conspiracy charge in the case of a prominent defense lawyer accused of illegal involvement... (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:24:34 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Asks To Move Wecht Trial To Erie
Dr. Cyril Wecht's attorneys react to U.S. Attorney's request to move second corruption trial to Erie. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:32:25 GMT)

Charge dismissed against lawyer accused of laundering money
Striking a blow for defense lawyers, a Miami federal judge on Monday dismissed one conspiracy charge against a prominent lawyer accused of laundering drug proceeds for Medellín cartel kingpin Fabio Ochoa to pay another attorney. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:55:16 GMT)

Judge strikes key charge against Miami lawyer Kuehne
A federal judge in Miami on Monday threw out the central conspiracy charge against prominent South Florida lawyer Ben Kuehne, who faces trial next month on charges of laundering drug-trafficking profits for legal fees. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:07:43 GMT)

Report's Topics: Bathroom Sex, Lawyer's Arrest, Fight
A lawyer was arrested at SideBern's on Saturday night because of events after a fistfight that started in the women's bathroom, police say. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:30:24 GMT)

Anthony attorney sets up new tip line
The attorney for the mother of a missing Florida girl charged with her murder has set up a new tip line to receive leads that he believes will confirm his client did not kill her daughter. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:39:25 GMT)

'Sex on the beach' Briton re-arrested in Dubai: lawyer
A British man convicted of having sex on a Dubai beach was re-arrested late Monday as he prepared to board a flight back home, his London-based lawyer said. (Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:58:47 GMT)

Medals lawyer may have to step down
The lawyer who helped negotiate the return of the stolen war war medals, claims the Crown is trying to force him off the case. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:04:46 GMT)

Santa Barbara County attorney sentenced to five years for defrauding seniors
By Leslie Parrilla -- A former Santa Barbara County attorney who moved to Creston was sentenced to prison for defrauding senior citizen clients. Alan Courtney was ordered Thursday to serve five years and four months in prison, according to Santa Barbara County Superior Court officials. Courtney, who is in custody, was convicted by a jury Sept. 19 for felony filing false tax returns, forgery and ... (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:45:16 GMT)

Ohio: Report on Ex-attorney General
Former Attorney General Marc Dann ran a vulgar and unprofessional office and misused campaign money to make lavish payments to friends and family, the state’s government watchdog said in releasing results of a six-month investigation. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:20:15 GMT)

Youssouf named borough attorney
ENGLISHTOWN — The Borough Council will have a new municipal attorney in 2009. During a council meeting held Dec. 15, members of the governing body voted 3-2 to appoint attorney Joseph Youssouf of Manalapan as the municipal attorney for the coming year. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:51:40 GMT)

Chinese court upholds lawyer’s conviction
A Chinese court has upheld the conviction of a lawyer whose prosecution raised concerns across the country’s legal community. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:10:35 GMT)

Al Meyerhoff dies at 61; labor lawyer handled landmark sweatshop lawsuit
Al Meyerhoff, a prominent environmental and labor lawyer whose landmark cases included the 2002 settlement of a class-action lawsuit against some of America's biggest clothing retailers that alleged sweatshop abuses on the island of Saipan, has died. He was 61. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:21:36 GMT)

Kansas crash claims assistant city attorney, 2 family members
An assistant Tulsa city attorney was killed Sunday afternoon in a fiery auto crash on a Wichita highway. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 03:42:16 GMT)

Probe accuses former Ohio attorney general
COLUMBUS, Ohio | Former attorney general Marc Dann ran a vulgar and unprofessional office, and misused campaign funds to make lavish payments to friends and relatives, the state’s government watchdog said Monday. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 04:33:19 GMT)

Lawyer for Medellín drug lord gets one count against him dropped
He faced charge of OK'ing cartel money transfer Striking a blow for defense lawyers, a federal judge on Monday dismissed a key charge against a prominent South Florida lawyer accused of laundering drug proceeds for Medellín cartel kingpin Fabio Ochoa. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:17:31 GMT)

Firefighter accused in puppy beating was defending himself, lawyer says
A Riverside area man accused of beating a dog that strayed onto his property is a dedicated firefighter and animal lover who simply tried to defend himself when the dog attacked, his lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:32:32 GMT)

Denver council backs bump in pay for district attorney
The Denver City Council advanced a proposal Monday that would give District Attorney Mitch Morrissey a $32,000 raise next year and an additional $30,000 over the following three years. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:20:53 GMT)

Lawyer for Medellin drug lord gets one count against him dropped
Accused of laundering cartel's proceeds, he still faces 6 charges Striking a blow for defense lawyers, a federal judge on Monday dismissed a key charge against a prominent South Florida lawyer accused of laundering drug proceeds for Medellín cartel kingpin Fabio Ochoa. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:31:40 GMT)

'Sex on the beach' Briton re-arrested in Dubai: lawyer
A British man convicted of having sex on a Dubai beach was re-arrested as he prepared to board a flight back home, his London-based lawyer said. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 08:52:12 GMT)

Child porn investigation catches California lawyer
A lawyer who served in the Clinton administration and more recently was an advisor to California's lieutenant governor pleaded guilty to a child porn charge in a San Diego federal court Monday. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:51:11 GMT)

Ex-district attorney talks about arrest
SUMMERDALE -- A former Baldwin County district attorney arrested for driving under the influence said he used "terrible judgment" when he got behind the wheel after drinking for three hours. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:04:23 GMT)

Lawyer wants 1975 slaying charges dismissed
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- The lawyer for one of two former American Indian Movement members charged in the 1975 slaying of a Canadian woman wants the charges dismissed on grounds it's been too long. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:08:02 GMT)

Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann mismanaged office, misused funds, report finds
The money and power that come with being attorney general overruled the good intentions he had even before he started as the "people's lawyer," a state investigation completed on Monday found. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:31:27 GMT)

Sentinel Morning Update: Attorney questions water company services
A Wormleysburg attorney believes Pennsylvania American Water customers haven’t gotten a “fair shake” when it comes to water services on the West Shore. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:47:50 GMT)

County Attorney addresses Rotary
The county attorney’s office has seen a dramatic increase in numbers for a variety of cases over the last 19 years. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:56:16 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:05:27 GMT)

Ill. governor's Nashville brother hires lawyer
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville businessman Robert Blagojevich (bluh-GOY’-uh-vich), the brother of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, has hired a Chicago criminal defense lawyer amid expectations that prosecutors will investigate a campaign fund he runs. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:35:23 GMT)

City hires lawyer over coal plant expansion
HOLLAND, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) - The City of Holland is hiring a lawyer. Monday the Holland City Council voted to hire lawyers to defend itself in a suit filed by the Sierra Club. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:41:39 GMT)

Alamo lawyer: Plaintiffs’ reports are irrelevant, prejudicial
Tony Alamo’s attorney says statements in a civil lawsuit involving the controversial church leader and his alleged enforcer are “irrelevant and prejudicial” and included to “stigmatize the defendant.” Little Rock lawyer John Wesley Hall Jr. wants the wording removed. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:52:33 GMT)

Prosecutors: Second Lawyer Arrested in Fraud Case
Prosecutors announced a second arrest Tuesday in the fraud case facing a prominent Manhattan lawyer accused of duping hedge funds into making bogus investments. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:20:25 GMT)

Pa. Attorney General salutes county doctor
A Mount Joy physician has been honored by the state attorney general for his years of volunteer efforts to prevent the abuse and neglect of the elderly.Dr. J. Kenneth Brubaker, 65, received the state's Award for Excellence, presented to him in Harrisburg by state Attorney General Tom Corbett.Brubake. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:10:16 GMT)

Legacy’s dissolution to aid clients: lawyer
THE Legacy Group will abide by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ order for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corp. (PDIC) to take over the Rural Bank of Carmen, Cebu, a Legacy lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:01:43 GMT)

Police confirm crash victim was Tulsa attorney
Wichita police have confirmed that Tulsa assistant city attorney Kurt Ackermann was killed in the fiery crash on East Kellogg early Sunday afternoon. But they're waiting for dental records to confirm the identities of the two women who were with Ackermann in the Infiniti SUV when it veered off of eastbound Kellogg shortly before 1 p.m. Sunday and hit a sign pole at the Oliver exit. In an ... (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:17:47 GMT)

Nigeria's MEND Leader Seeks Overseas Medical Treatment-Lawyer
IBADAN, Nigeria -(Dow Jones)- Henry Okah, the detained leader of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, or MEND, is sick and has requested for federal government permission to travel to South Africa for medical treatment, his leading defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 23 Dec 2008 18:22:34 GMT)