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Attorney News Jan 2009

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Ethics charges filed against lawyer
PROVIDENCE –– The chief disciplinary counsel of the Rhode Island Supreme Court has filed ethics charges against lawyer Steven J. Coaty, a former state representative from Newport, including allegations of forgery and failing to furnish proper bills and accountings to clients. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:06:09 GMT)

Man jailed for 25 years on wrongful rape conviction, lawyer tells court
VANCOUVER, B.C. - A defence lawyer for a man who's spent 25 years in jail for a series of rapes says there is overwhelming evidence to suggest his client was wrongly convicted just like several other Canadians who struggled for decades to clear their names. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 04:39:21 GMT)

SC starts deliberations on disbarment case vs 'Alabang Boys' lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court on Tuesday started en banc deliberations on the disbarment case filed against Felisberto Verano Jr., lawyer of two of the three drug suspects in the "Alabang Boys" fiasco. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:19:04 GMT)

A Fill-In U.S. Attorney Makes the Job His Own
Lev. L. Dassin, who became district attorney in Manhattan last month and will likely be replaced by the next president, is making the most of his short tenure. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:43:00 GMT)

New district attorney, others in Johnson County
With the exuberance reserved for Allen Fieldhouse in March, fans of Steve Howe whooped and hollered Monday after Johnson County’s new district attorney was sworn in. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:47:21 GMT)

US marshals, lawyer criticized over escorts of Fox sportscasters
Several US marshals and a lawyer for the federal agency violated ethics regulations by assigning deputy marshals to escort Fox Sports broadcasters to and from sporting events, including two games of the 2007 World Series in Boston, according to a report released yesterday by US Inspector General Glenn A. Fine. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:15:26 GMT)

Prosecutor named acting U.S. attorney
David M. Gaouette, who has been a federal prosecutor since 1984, has been named acting U.S. attorney for Colorado. He took over on Saturday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:26:21 GMT)

State's Attorney Won't Prosecute Homicide
Washington County State's Attorney Tom Kelley says he will not press charges in connection with a man's death, which was ruled a homicide. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:09:27 GMT)

Mount Vernon attorney wants to run for city judge
MOUNT VERNON – Attorney Tamika Coverdale Monday announced she would seek the Democratic nomination to run for Mount Vernon City Court judge. The post was vacated with the retirement of Judge Brenda Dowery-Rodriguez. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:09:30 GMT)

Disbarment vs "Alabang Boys" lawyer appears meritorious - SC spokesman
MANILA, Philippines - The move to disbar lawyer Felisberto Verano Jr, counsel for two of the so-called Alabang Boys, appeared to have gained ground Tuesday with the Supreme Court asking the lawyer to comment on the complaint. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:43:16 GMT)

Wash. court rules that truants entitled to lawyer
A panel of judges has apparently made Washington the first state to rule that juvenile students accused of chronically cutting classes in public schools are entitled to a lawyer in their first court hearing. The Washington state Court of Appeals ruled Monday that denying a juvenile the right to a lawyer from the outset violated constitutional requirements. Dan Donohoe, a spokesman for the King ... (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:11:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Winehouse's husband to file for divorce
A lawyer for Amy Winehouse's jailed husband says his client will be seeking a divorce on the grounds of the soul diva's alleged infidelity. Attorney Henri Brandman said Monday that he had been instructed by Blake Fielder-Civil "to commence divorce proceedings on the grounds of Amy's adultery." (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:12:19 GMT)

SC attorney general fights Duke Energy, Charlotte
South Carolina's attorney general wants the U.S. Supreme Court to block Duke Energy and others from intervening in the state's federal lawsuit against North Carolina. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:13:45 GMT)

Wash. court rules that truants entitled to lawyer
(By TIM KLASS, Associated Press Writer) A panel of judges has apparently made Washington the first state to rule that juvenile students accused of chronically cutting classes in public schools are entitled to a lawyer in their first court hearing. The Washington state Court of Appeals ruled Monday that denying a juvenile the right to a lawyer from the outset violated constitutional requirements. ... (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:15:36 GMT)

Attorney Discusses Vince Fumo Case
Defense attorney Fred Perri appeared on "Good Day Philadelphia" Tuesday to discuss the Vince Fumo case. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:27:43 GMT)

SC attorney general: US Supreme Court should bar utility, cities from water lawsuit against NC
South Carolina's attorney general wants the U.S. Supreme Court to block Duke Energy and others from intervening in the state's federal (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:54:21 GMT)

Local lawyer charged with fraud on trial today
A jury trial is expected to begin today for a prominent Barrie-area lawyer accused of fraudulently mortgaging the home of one of his employees for [...] (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:59:04 GMT)

A Fill-In U.S. Attorney Makes the Job His Own
When the United States attorney in Manhattan resigned last month, his deputy, Lev L. Dassin, was named to fill the job until President-elect Barack Obama takes office and chooses a replacement. That could make Mr. Dassin’s tenure very short. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:12:34 GMT)

B.C. man jailed 25 years on wrongful conviction: Lawyer
A defence lawyer for a man who's spent 25 years in jail for a series of rapes says there is overwhelming evidence to suggest his client was wrongly convicted just like several other Canadians who struggled for decades to clear their names. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:27:28 GMT)

New district attorney, others in Johnson County
With the exuberance reserved for Allen Fieldhouse in March, fans of Steve Howe whooped and hollered Monday after Johnson County's new district attorney was sworn in. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:46:02 GMT)

NY Attorney General probes charities in Madoff scandal
New York state prosecutors are investigating frauds on charities caught up in the scandal of accused swindler Bernard Madoff, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:52:05 GMT)

Comptroller revokes another attorney's pension
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced Tuesday that his office has revoked the public pension of another private Long Island attorney because he was erroneously reported as an employee by a local village. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:19:31 GMT)

Other women for doctor who gave kidney - lawyer
The Long Island man who donated a kidney to his estranged spouse isn't the altruistic hero of their increasingly bitter divorce, the wife's lawyer suggested Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:45:31 GMT)

Second Amendment attorney discusses rolling back gun laws in lecture
The attorney who successfully persuaded the Supreme Court to overturn Washington, D.C.’s gun ban last year said the case is just the first step in a process to limit governments from restricting a person’s right to own a gun. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 18:59:05 GMT)

Senator Leahy Defends Obama's Attorney General Pick
(RTTNews) - A leading Senate Democrat is urging Republicans not to turn the confirmation hearings for President-elect Barack Obama's choice for Attorney General into a rehash of their complaints against former President Clinton. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:08:36 GMT)

Lawyer 'aided illegal passports'
A lawyer tried to help criminals get passports by using the stolen identities of dead children, a court hears. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:53:34 GMT)

Lawyer 'aided illegal passports'
A lawyer tried to help criminals get passports by using the stolen identities of dead children, a court hears. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:00:18 GMT)

Salem police arrest lawyer, wife on drug charges
SALEM, Ore. (AP) - Authorities say a West Salem lawyer and his wife have been arrested on marijuana charges. Lt. Jim Anglemier of the Salem police says William "Billy" Carl and his wife, Stacie, were arrested Jan. 2. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:37:48 GMT)

Khadr trial date up in air after 'secret' refiling of charges: defence lawyer
The trial of Canadian Omar Khadr has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the head of the U.S. military commission process at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, secretly withdrew, then re-issued charges against all defendants, Khadr's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:46:07 GMT)

Hilary Duff Returns To TV As A Teen Lawyer In 'Barely Legal'
Hilary Duff isn't new to starring in her own sitcom. She made a name for herself playing the title character in Lizzie McGuire on Disney, and now she's ready to move on from tween fare to take on a more challenging role: a lawyer. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:11:58 GMT)

Supreme Court hears death row appeal involving right to lawyer
The Supreme Court took up a Louisiana death row prisoner's appeal Tuesday in a case that explores how a defendant's constitutional right to a lawyer plays out during police encounters. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:26:07 GMT)

Judge helps accused contact a lawyer
NEW GLASGOW – A New Glasgow woman who has spent six days in jail without seeing a lawyer got some sympathy from the judge and Crown prosecutor in provincial court Monday. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:27:44 GMT)

Legal manoeuvring creates uncertainty for Khadr trial, lawyer tells CBC
TORONTO - Omar Khadr's military lawyer says legal manoeuvring by the Pentagon has created uncertainty for those facing trials at the Guantanamo Bay prison, including Khadr. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 03:39:22 GMT)

William Lynch eyes U.S. Attorney post in Rhode Island
Democratic Party Chairman William Lynch is hoping to join his brother, Patrick — the state’s attorney general — in the top prosecutorial ranks. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:14:39 GMT)

Local Attorney Organizes Inaugural Bus Ride to DC
Columbia (WLTX) - Attorney Sheila McMillan from Columbia organized a bus trip to Washington, D.C. for almost sixty people wanting to witness history at this years inauguration. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:28:34 GMT)

Village of North Hills lawyer snagged in pension flap
The Village of North Hills incorrectly reported its lawyer as an employee for 19 years, even as it paid his law firm hundreds of thousands of dollars in retainer fees, according to the state comptroller's office. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:31:51 GMT)

Ex-attorney found competent for trial
A former Fayette County attorney who once worked as an assistant district attorney has been found competent to stand trial on theft charges. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:10:43 GMT)

Dan May sworn in as District Attorney
In front of a packed auditorium, Dan May became El Paso and Teller county's 27th District Attorney. He defeated John Newsome in the August primary election and was uncontested in the November general election. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:36:03 GMT)

Minneapolis' newest city attorney came from county
A Hennepin County prosecutor will lead the criminal division in the Minneapolis city attorney's office. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:47:52 GMT)

Committee will recommend next US attorney
Senator Edward M. Kennedy plans to form a committee this week that will recommend to President-elect Barack Obama candidates to succeed longtime US Attorney Michael J. Sullivan as the top federal law enforcement official in Massachusetts. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:31:36 GMT)

Tax lawyer doubts business reason for officials' spending
The Internal Revenue Service allows for reasonable business expenses, but some of the hundreds of thousands of dollars in expenses charged by Blue Grass Airport directors might not have been reasonable, a Lexington tax lawyer says. "It's going to be extremely hard to say that the acquisition of Wii games is a necessary business expense," said Bill Rigsby, of The Rigsby Group. If the ... (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 07:59:52 GMT)

Yolo dentist who touched patients' breasts 'not a molester,' lawyer tells jury
Dr. Mark Anderson was trying to treat a jaw disorder, his attorney said in an opening statement. A Woodland dentist accused of fondling his female patients was trying to massage their chest muscles to treat a stress-related jaw disorder, his defense lawyer told jurors Tuesday in Yolo Superior Court. During opening statements in the trial of Mark Anderson, attorney Michael Rothschild ... (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 08:10:49 GMT)

At least 6 lawyers seek U.S. attorney post
At least six lawyers have met with U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth to talk about their interest in being recommended for nomination as U.S. attorney for Kentucky's Western District. The list includes a judge, a former judge, an assistant U.S. attorney and a federal public defender. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:01:59 GMT)

Howard undeserving of freedom medal: Hicks lawyer
The former lawyer of convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks has criticised the awarding of the United States's highest civilian honour to former Australian prime minister John Howard. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:29:00 GMT)

Zimbabwe's attorney general says activist a threat
HARARE (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's attorney general branded detained human rights campaigner Jestina Mukoko a threat to society and said he would oppose her release, in comments published Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:10:20 GMT)

'Criminal' lawyer in dock on fraud charges
An 85-year-old investor stood up in the witness box yesterday and told the court that a lawyer is a "criminal" who duped him out of $160,000 in a fake mortgage scheme. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:37:09 GMT)

Attorney becomes receiver of defunct lobbying firm
Columbus attorney Keith Schneider has been appointed as the receiver, or liquidation trustee, to oversee the dissolution of the once-mighty Capitol Square lobbying firm State Street Consultants. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:39:12 GMT)

Attorney will consult with seniors
MANITOWOC Manitowoc County residents ages 60 and older can consult with a volunteer attorney to help them sort out legal issues. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:38:14 GMT)

West Haverstraw 'zoo' owner returned the court with his third attorney
WEST HAVERSTRAW - Robert Everle, who kept more than 100 animals in conditions that a prosecutor described as a 'zoo from hell,' returned to court yesterday with his third attorney. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:40:15 GMT)

Attorney general opinion sought
Gautier mayoral candidate Tommy Fortenberry said he is prepared to resign as a police officer if an attorney general's opinion recommends it. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:51:37 GMT)

Lawyer's family ends legal action
The family of a lawyer shot dead by police will not appeal against a ruling on the manner in which officers are investigating the death. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:08:35 GMT)

Khadr lawyer critical of legal manoeuvring
Omar Khadr's military lawyer says legal manoeuvring by the Pentagon has created uncertainty for those facing trials at the Guantanamo Bay prison, including Khadr. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:52:42 GMT)

Top female lawyer and mother of three 'who felt under pressure at work' is found dead in Thames
The body of a high-flying female lawyer has been found floating in the Thames. Catherine Bailey had told her husband she felt 'under pressure' at work. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:17:56 GMT)

Burress' lawyer: Giants' star not in 2005 shooting
A lawyer for Plaxico Burress says the New York Giants' star wide receiver was not involved in a 2005 shooting in the Bronx that led police to impound his borrowed truck. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:23:31 GMT)

Burress' lawyer: Giants' star not in 2005 shooting
Associated Press - January 14, 2009 12:13 PM ET HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A lawyer for Plaxico Burress says the New York Giants' star wide receiver was not involved in a 2005 shooting in the Bronx... (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:25:15 GMT)

Plaxico Burress' lawyer: Giants' star not in 2005 shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A lawyer for Plaxico Burress says the New York Giants' star wide receiver was not involved in a 2005 shooting in the Bronx that led police to impound... (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:26:05 GMT)

Lower Paxton attorney seeking county judgeship
Lower Paxton Twp. attorney Bernie L. Coates, Jr. announced he will be running for one of three expected vacancies on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:30:59 GMT)

Burress's lawyer says Giants' star receiver wasn't involved in 2005 shooting
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A lawyer representing Plaxico Burress says the New York Giants' star receiver was not involved in a 2005 shooting in the Bronx that led police to impound his borrowed truck. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:47:00 GMT)

Kehoe's attorney wants more time to file motions before murder trial
INDEPENDENCE (AP) --- An attorney for a mother accused of killing one son and severely wounding another is asking for more time to file motions in the case. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:06:50 GMT)

Lawyer calls for protest vs 2 officials
A DUMAGUETE-based lawyer calls on the civil society groups to protest against the officials of Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative 2 (NORECO 2) for covering up the alleged anomalies in the power cooperative. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:36:59 GMT)

GOP state senator explores run for attorney general
A Republican state senator from Wayne County's Canton Township is exploring a run for Michigan attorney general in 2010. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:00:22 GMT)

GOP state senator explores run for Michigan Attorney General
LANSING -- Republican state Senator Bruce Patterson from Canton Township is exploring a run for Michigan attorney general in 2010. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:55:14 GMT)

Bangladesh: Attorney And Prosecutorial System
The Attorney General of Bangladesh, Mr Salahuddin Ahmed, resigned from his position on January 12, 2009. He was quoted in BD News24.com, a Bangladeshi wire news agency, as saying that he submitted his resignation "…in line with the tradition that the attorney general resigns after a new government takes over". (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:31:16 GMT)

District Attorney's Office destroy firearms
WILKES-BARRE TWP. - More than 800 firearms, some used in crimes, were destroyed by the Luzerne County District Attorney's Office today. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 20:56:29 GMT)

Attorney, coastal advocate named Most Useful Citizen
HOUMA - A longtime crusader for public education, restoring Louisiana's coast and building local hurricane protection, Houma attorney Daniel Walker has received The Courier's Most Useful Citizen Award for 2008. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:11:38 GMT)

‘Exceptional’ lawyer found dead in Thames
The body of a successful lawyer has been found floating in the Thames. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 21:53:46 GMT)

Attorney for Steamboat suspects: soldier, friends aggressors
The attorney for two suspects in the death of Richard Lopez, an Army Special Forces soldier, said Lopez and his friends were the aggressors in the fatal confrontation over a Jimmy Buffett song. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:50:53 GMT)

Perjury suspect wants state's attorney off the case
A former Round Lake man accused of giving false testimony during a co-defendant's murder trial is asking a judge to disqualify the McHenry County State's Attorney's office from prosecuting him. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:20:38 GMT)

Conflicting portrait emerges of attorney general nominee
In 1997, then-Deputy Attorney General Eric Holder supervised prosecutors and agents in one of the most sensitive cases any of them had ever encountered: investigating the campaign contributions of a sitting president and vice president. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:29:43 GMT)

JANE ANN MORRISON BLOG: Obama asks Nevada U.S. attorney to stay on for now
Nevada U.S. Attorney Greg Brower has been asked by President-elect Barack Obama's transition team to stay on the job for an undetermined length of time, Brower said today. (Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:42:54 GMT)

County attorney won't charge Berman in domestic violence complaint
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office Wednesday announced that it will not be charging Gilbert Mayor Steve Berman in connection with domestic violence allegation from his wife Michelle ''due to legal and evidentiary deficiencies.'' (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:24:34 GMT)

Psychotic Defendant, Though Competent to Stand Trial, Can't Be His Own Lawyer
Mentally ill criminal defendants who are found to be competent to stand trial don't automatically have the right to act as their own counsel, a New Jersey appeals court held Wednesday. The ruling, made possible by a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year that gives state courts discretion to decide such issues, upheld a trial judge who assigned a lawyer to represent an accused thief who ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 01:42:20 GMT)

Top female lawyer who felt 'under pressure over credit crunch workload' found dead in Thames
A successful City lawyer and mother of three found dead in the Thames is feared to have committed suicide after complaining about the pressures of her work. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:12:10 GMT)

Bergen Dems Organization attorney says he was fired
Bergen County Democratic Organization attorney Paul Kaufman said he was fired today by Joseph Ferriero, the group’s embattled chairman. “He just came in and said he’s making a switch,” Kaufman said. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 02:29:57 GMT)

New candidate enters race for commonwealth’s attorney
James Martin, a former senior assistant commonwealth’s attorney, announced Wednesday he will be entering the race to succeed retiring Commonwealth’s Attorney William H. Fuller. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:47:06 GMT)

Hatton’s lawyer threatens legal action vs. Pacman
THE lawyer of Britain’s Ricky Hatton has threatened to take legal action against Manny Pacquiao should the Filipino ring icon renege on a verbal agreement on a 50-50 revenue split in his planned May 2 fight in Las Vegas. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:53:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-BART officer went to Nevada after death threats
The former transit police officer accused of shooting an unarmed man at a California train station went to Nevada with his family "to clear his mind" after receiving death threats, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 03:59:50 GMT)

Missing White House E-Mails Have Been Located, Justice Lawyer Says
A Justice Department lawyer told a federal judge yesterday that the Bush administration will meet its legal requirement to transfer e-mails to the National Archives after spending more than $10 million to locate 14 million e-mails reported missing four years ago from White House computer files. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Attorney General Confirmation Hearing
Listen live starting at 9:30AM on Thursday WNYC provides live, anchored coverage of the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the nomination of Eric Holder to be the Attorney General of the United .... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:10:59 GMT)

Bartow Lawyer Honored for Helping Children
BARTOW | Bartow lawyer William Lobb has been awarded the Florida Bar's Pro Bono Service Award for 2008 in recognition of the time he's spent helping children.Lobb, who handles divorce and family law cases, contributed more than 70 hours last year representing children in legal cases, said Dorohn Frazier, a spokesman for the Bar. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:15:01 GMT)

Dayton attorney facing theft charges is free on bond
DAYTON — A Dayton attorney charged with theft is free on his own recognizance following his arraignment. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 05:15:23 GMT)

Senior lawyer with SJ Berwin found drowned amid financial crisis
A senior lawyer to leading banks brokers and hedge funds caught up in the financial crisis has been found drowned after complaining about feeling "under pressure" at work. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:19:53 GMT)

Holder to face Senate, on path to become first African-American attorney general
WASHINGTON - Eric Holder Jr. planned to acknowledge past mistakes as he braced for a Republican grilling in his confirmation hearing, his path to becoming the nation's first African-American attorney general rockier than President-elect Barack Obama's other Cabinet choices. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:34:06 GMT)

Attorney Neuberger's lawsuit against Gordon and Freebery settled
An apology and $25,000 ended a federal lawsuit between Wilmington attorney Thomas S. Neuberger and former New Castle County Executive Tom Gordon and his one-time top assistant, Sherry Freebery. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:48:54 GMT)

Attorney general proposes gun ban for abusers
A measure that aims to keep guns out of the hands of those convicted of domestic violence is among the top legislative proposals this year by Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:12:24 GMT)

Man's attorney says he needs psychiatrist
DICKINSON (AP) - The attorney for a man charged in a July burglary and shooting in Dickinson says his client needs a mental evaluation. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:15:17 GMT)

Holder to face Senate, on path to become first African-American attorney general
Eric Holder Jr. planned to acknowledge past mistakes as he braced for a Republican grilling in his confirmation hearing today, his path to becoming the nation's first African-American attorney general rockier than President-elect Barack Obama's other Cabinet choices. Republicans see today's hearing as their best early forum for showing that as a minority party, they're still relevant despite a ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:34:58 GMT)

'Work pressure' behind suicide of City lawyer
A SENIOR lawyer whose body was pulled from the Thames is believed to have killed herself because she was under pressure at work. Catherine Bailey, a mother of three, is thought to have taken her own life after telling her husband Neil Ashman that she felt under stress. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:41:53 GMT)

Casino lubricating gamblers with booze, lawyer charges
An Ottawa lawyer says Casino Lac Leamy and several bars in the Gatineau region with gambling machines are illegally encouraging customers to drink and throw caution to the wind when they gamble. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 12:56:01 GMT)

Republicans Stoke Fire Against Holder as Attorney General
Sparks could fly during Eric Holder's appearance before Senate Judiciary Committee as he seeks to be confirmed as Obama's attorney general. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:03:34 GMT)

Vancouver lawyer wants to stop visit by Tony Blair
Vancouver lawyer Gail Davidson wants to block the expected arrival this fall of Bush's former "coalition of the willing" cohort, former U.K. prime minister Tony Blair. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:07:52 GMT)

Attorney general candidate's links to governor scrutinized
{} {GOP asks why Barack Obama's Justice pick didn't list legal work for Illinois governor } WASHINGTON — As Eric Holder gears up to go before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday seeking confirmation as attorney general, some Republicans say they plan to question him aggressively about whether his ties to disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich are more extensive than Holder has ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:44:13 GMT)

EquuSearch Leader Hires Anthonys' Ex Attorney
Tim Miller from EquuSearch, which performed several searches for Caylee Anthony, has now hired attorney Mark Nejame. PSYCHIC TALKS: Claims She Was One On Phone ANALYST: Sheaffer Believes Search Was Staged (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:47:51 GMT)

Holder Pressed To Demonstrate Independence as Attorney General
Eric H. Holder Jr. told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that he would be politically independent from President-elect Barack Obama if confirmed as attorney general. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:18:17 GMT)

Nominee for attorney general pledges independence
Barack Obama's choice for attorney general, Eric Holder, says he will serve in an independent manner if he is put in charge of the Justice Department. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:27:42 GMT)

Attorney General pick vows to follow constitution
Barack Obama's nominee for attorney general, Eric Holder, on Thursday vowed to use every tactic to defeat terrorists "within the letter and the spirit of the constitution." (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:57:29 GMT)

'Waterboarding' is torture: US attorney general-designate
US attorney-general designate Eric Holder on Thursday said the interrogation technique known as 'waterboarding' which simulates drowning, equated to torture. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:22:16 GMT)

Attorney general nominee: Waterboarding is torture
Attorney General-nominee Eric Holder Jr. declared Thursday that waterboarding is torture, forcefully breaking from years in which the Justice Department deftly avoided the sensitive question about U.S. interrogation methods. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:27:19 GMT)

Attorney: Lawsuit due in fraternity death
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Miami attorney Justin Leto says the family of Harrison Kowiak is set to file a lawsuit over the 19-year-old's death during a fraternity pledge week. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:40:54 GMT)

Attorney General nominee declares waterboarding to be torture
Attorney General-nominee Eric Holder Jr. forcefully broke from the Bush administration's counterterrorism policies Thursday, declaring that waterboarding is torture and pledging to prosecute some Guantanamo Bay detainees in U.S. courts. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:44:24 GMT)

Hearing for attorney general pick expected to be partian exercise
The Senate hearing starting Thursday for Eric Holder Jr., chosen to be attorney general by President-elect Barack Obama, may wind up as much a trial as a confirmation, but just who is on trial will depend on who is asking the questions. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:28:05 GMT)

Attorney General nominee declares waterboarding to be torture
Eric Holder Jr., the nominee for attorney general, also came under close questioning for his role in the pardoning of Marc Rich. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:29:16 GMT)

Waterboarding is torture, attorney general nominee tells Senate
Waterboarding is torture, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for attorney general, Eric Holder, told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, and he vowed that he would try to restore the credibility of a Justice Department "badly shaken by allegations of improper political interference.'' (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:37:45 GMT)

Lawyer backs Shipton over alleged parole breach
Convicted pack rapist and former policeman Brad Shipton was more than a hundred kilometres away when he was supposed to have met his co-offender, his lawyer says. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:14:22 GMT)

Raju's lawyer to oppose Sebi's interrogation plea
Ramalinga Raju's lawyer S Bharath Kumar said on Thursday that market regulator Sebi's plea to interrogate Raju would be opposed when the matter comes up for hearing on Friday. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 19:35:10 GMT)

D.M. lawyer named to Court of Appeals
DES MOINES and#8212; gov. Chet Culver today appointed Des Moines lawyer Edward Mansfield to the Iowa Court of Appeals. Mansfield replaces Judge Terry Huitink, who announced his retirement after 17 years on the appeals court.Mansfield is an attorney in private practice with the Belin Lamson McCormick Zumbach Flynn law firm in Des Moines and an adjunct professor of law at Drake University. ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:00:29 GMT)

Lawyer charged with smuggling drugs to inmates
A criminal defense attorney was arrested and charged with smuggling marijuana to inmates in the Cook County Criminal Courts Building, authorities said today. Dave Compton, 61, a lawyer since 1991, was arrested Wednesday after he delivered 30 grams of marijuana to an undercover sheriff's employee posing as an inmate, Cook County Assistant State's Atty. Russ Baker said. After his arrest, ... (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:22:46 GMT)

Pauchay wants to go for alcohol rehab: lawyer
The lawyer for a man accused of criminal negligence after his two daughters froze to death last year says a brief medical exam by a doctor is the "last piece of the puzzle" necessary for Christopher Pauchay to secure a month-long stay at Saskatoon's Calder Centre for alcohol rehabilitation. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:41:09 GMT)

Tempe lawyer indicted in stabbing death of ASU student
A Tempe lawyer has been indicted on manslaughter charges for stabbing to death an Arizona State University student who was making a lot of noise with his friend outside the man's home, waking him up. (Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:47:14 GMT)

NYC lawyer accused of $380M scam argues for bail
A prominent lawyer accused of cheating hedge funds in a $380 million investment ruse argued to be freed on bail Thursday, saying in court documents he's no risk to flee because his U.S. ties are strong and his foreign connections are weak. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:21:57 GMT)

Jailed NY lawyer Dreier requests bail: court papers
A prominent New York lawyer accused of selling sham investments to hedge funds should be released on bail because all of the money the government alleges he received has been accounted for, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:59:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Dukes to pay $40,000 in child support
The lawyer for Washington Nationals outfielder Elijah Dukes said the ballplayer expects to meet next week's deadline to pay more than $40,000 in court-ordered child support and alimony to his estranged wife. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 02:36:20 GMT)

Ohio lawyer gets 4 years for stealing from clients
A former Ohio lawyer who concocted a story about being kidnapped after a client accused her of taking his money has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing. Karyn McConnell Hancock was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty in November to... (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:10:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Missing White House e-mails found
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (UPI) -- Millions of missing White House e-mails have been located and are available for transfer to the National Archives, a lawyer said at a hearing in Washington. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:41:05 GMT)

Appellate court halts prosecution of nurses, attorney
Calling the charges unconstitutional, a state appeals court Thursday halted the Suffolk County district attorney's prosecution of 10 Filipino nurses who resigned from a Smithtown nursing home and their lawyer. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:46:50 GMT)

Peter E. Fleming Jr., 79, Dies; Defense Lawyer Who Relished the Limelight
Mr. Fleming was a a prominent criminal-defense lawyer whose client list included high-ranking politicians, flamboyant celebrities and a cast of characters from outbreaks of corporate crime. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:15:24 GMT)

Senators recommend 3 for U.S. attorney
U.S. Sens. Ken Salazar and Mark Udall recommended three candidates for U.S. attorney and two for U.S. marshal to president-elect Barack Obama on Thursday. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:26:00 GMT)

Peter E. Fleming Jr., 79, Dies; Defense Lawyer Who Relished the Limelight
Mr. Fleming was a prominent criminal-defense lawyer whose client list included high-ranking politicians, flamboyant celebrities and a cast of characters from outbreaks of corporate crime. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:30:42 GMT)

Lawyer, wife arraigned on drug-related charges
A West Salem lawyer and his wife were arraigned on drug charges Thursday in Polk County Circuit Court. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:20:27 GMT)

Sir John Mortimer: Writer by choice lawyer at his father's behest
Sir John Mortimer who has died aged 85 became a lawyer at his father's behest and a writer by his own preference; through rare gifts of energy confidence intelligence and wit he succeeded brilliantly in both careers. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:58:20 GMT)

Attorney General pick Holder on track for confirmation ahead of second day of hearings
WASHINGTON - Eric Holder appears headed for confirmation as attorney general after declaring a new course in U.S. counterterrorism policy, but a Senate panel still wants to hear more about his decisions as a Clinton administration Justice Department official. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:39:22 GMT)

Former attorney sentenced to prison
Karyn McConnell Hancock, who was once a respected attorney and Toledo City Councilman, was sentenced yesterday in Lucas County Common Pleas Court to four years in prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her former clients. Convicted in November of aggravated theft, McConnell Hancock admitted to stealing more than $624,000 from 22 clients over a period of six years. The charge ... (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:49:47 GMT)

Judge denies request for attorney fees
BENTONVILLE — The Bella Vista Property Owners Association will not have to pay attorney fees in the suit Roger Norbeck brought against the POA. (Benton County Daily Record) (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:17:02 GMT)

British writer and lawyer John Mortimer dies
British author and lawyer John Mortimer, the creator of legal television show "Rumpole of the Bailey," died on Friday aged 85, his spokeswoman said. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:45:16 GMT)

Detroit's top lawyer resigns over 'ghetto' remarks
UPDATED AT 12:10 P.M. -- The City of Detroit's top lawyer resigned Thursday, a day after she allegedly said the city's predominantly black 36th District Court was "acting like a ghetto court." Leavey said in an interview this morning that her remarks were taken out of context. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:57:44 GMT)

Attorney busted for drugs in Winona court
WINONA, Minn. - The attorney representing an accused killer in Winona was in custody himself Friday for allegedly possessing drugs. Chuck Ramsay was arrested Thursday in a Winona County courtroom after a hearing in which Ramsay yelled at the sheriff. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:51:25 GMT)

Detroit's top lawyer resigns after calling court 'ghetto'
DETROIT -- The city's top lawyer resigned Thursday night after she told an official with the 36th District Court that it was "acting like a ghetto court." (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:23:32 GMT)

Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Denied Access To Lawyer
The Iraqi journalist detained after throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush is in good shape and was allowed to meet with his brother, although he has been denied access to his lawyer, his family said. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 18:30:02 GMT)

British Writer, Lawyer John Mortimer Dead at 85
British lawyer and writer John Mortimer, creator of the criminal lawyer Rumpole of the Bailey, died Friday with his family at his side. He was 85. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:07:48 GMT)

Attorney General nominee: 'Waterboarding is torture'
Eric Holder, President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for attorney general, yesterday departed from Bush administration policies by declaring that "waterboarding is torture." (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:14:02 GMT)

McNamee meets with US Attorney leading Rocket perjury case
Brian McNamee met Friday with assistant United States Attorney Daniel P. Butler, the man preparing the federal government's prosecution of pitcher Roger Clemens for perjury. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 19:22:38 GMT)

Attorney accused of giving pot to inmates
CHICAGO, Jan. 16 (UPI) -- A criminal defense attorney in Chicago routinely smuggled marijuana into the Cook County Criminal Courts Building for inmates, authorities allege. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 20:11:01 GMT)

John Mortimer, Lawyer-Author of “Rumpole” Plays, Dies at 85
Jan. 16 (Bloomberg) -- John Mortimer , a British lawyer and author of more than 50 novels, plays, biographies and memoirs who was best known for his many “ Rumpole of the Bailey” plays for stage and television, has died. He was 85. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:33:29 GMT)

Gov. Blagojevich attorney pulls out of impeachment trial, will represent him in criminal trial
CHICAGO - Gov. Rod Blagojevich's renowned criminal defense attorney says he's pulling out of the governor's upcoming impeachment trial. But Ed Genson says he'll continue to represent the governor in criminal matters stemming from his arrest on federal corruption charges. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:39:24 GMT)

Blagojevich attorney pulls out of Senate trial
Gov. Rod Blagojevich's renowned criminal defense attorney says he's pulling out of the governor's upcoming impeachment trial. But Ed Genson says he'll continue to represent the governor in criminal matters stemming from his arrest on federal corruption charges. Blagojevich (bluh-GOY'-uh-vich) was arrested Dec. 9 on charges that include allegations he schemed to sell President-elect Barack ... (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:39:34 GMT)

Blagojevich attorney pulls out of Senate trial
(The Associated Press) Gov. Rod Blagojevich's renowned criminal defense attorney says he's pulling out of the governor's upcoming impeachment trial. But Ed Genson says he'll continue to represent the governor in criminal matters stemming from his arrest on federal corruption charges. Blagojevich (bluh-GOY'-uh-vich) was arrested Dec. 9 on charges that include allegations he schemed to sell ... (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:48:43 GMT)

New Brighton attorney arrested for possessing drugs on courthouse
WINONA, Minn. — A New Brighton attorney representing an accused killer in Winona was in custody himself Friday for allegedly possessing drugs. (Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:54:31 GMT)