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Attorney News Jan 2009

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RI’s US attorney preparing for “looming” exit
U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente is keeping one eye on his ongoing investigation into government corruption and the other on his own job prospects. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:18:52 GMT)

Slain Lawyer and Reporter Laid to Rest
26 January 2009 By David Nowak / Staff Writer Stanislav Markelov, a human rights lawyer gunned down in central Moscow after frequently challenging the actions of Russian authorities, was buried Friday. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:57:15 GMT)

Family's heartbreaking decision: Organs of young lawyer killed in crash save seven other lives
A young lawyer killed in a road accident has saved the lives of seven people after her organs were used in successful transplants. Vicky Johnson, 23, was hit by a car two weeks ago. (Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:47:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Zsa Zsa among Madoff's victims
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- Hollywood actress Zsa Zsa Gabor lost at least $7 million invested through businessman Bernard Madoff, accused of operating a Ponzi scheme, her lawyer said. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:40:03 GMT)

Weber County Dems Begin Search for County Attorney
Weber County Democrats are beginning the search for a new county attorney and they're likely to settle on one of their own. Mark DeCaria, the county attorney for the last 15 years and a Democrat, has been appointed by Gov. Jon Huntsman to replace 2nd District Judge Parley Baldwin, who is retiring. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:49:10 GMT)

Gabor lawyer: actress may be latest Madoff victim
Associated Press - January 25, 2009 9:24 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A lawyer for Zsa Zsa Gabor says the 91-year-old actress may have lost as much as $10 million invested in the alleged Bernard... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:28:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Zsa Zsa Gabor may be latest Madoff victim
LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for Zsa Zsa Gabor says the 91-year-old actress may have lost as much as $10 million invested in the alleged Bernard Madoff pyramid scheme. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:29:31 GMT)

Lawyer says Zsa Zsa Gabor may have lost $10 million in Madoff investment scheme
LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for Zsa Zsa Gabor says the 91-year-old actress may have lost as much as $10 million invested with accused swindler Bernard Madoff. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:53:10 GMT)

Ex-ACLU lawyer settles into government role
Tim Edgar, lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union, never imagined he'd be Tim Edgar, lawyer for the director of national intelligence. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:55:10 GMT)

Attorney General approves bylaws restricting strip clubs in Mendon
Bylaw amendments proposed by Mendon residents to restrict adult entertainment venues were met with approval from the attorney general's office last week. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:05:52 GMT)

County attorney proposes change to alcohol policy
Allegany County’s assistant staff attorney on Thursday introduced a proposed change to the policy concerning reimbursement for alcoholic beverages purchased with government-issued credit cards. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:48:14 GMT)

Vines: Lawyer named to ethics panel
Knoxville lawyer John King, a former state revenue commissioner who also has been a registered lobbyist at the state level, has been appointed by Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen to the Tennessee Ethics Commission. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:12:45 GMT)

Another Young Lawyer Is Served Up for Breakfast
John Grisham returns to safer and more familiar territory in ?The Associate.? (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:45:23 GMT)

Attorney to run for St. Charles mayor
ST. CHARLES – An area attorney who ran for Congress last year filed paperwork Monday to run in St. Charles’ upcoming mayoral race. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:13:59 GMT)

Burlington lawyer gets nod for next U.S. attorney
BURLINGTON -- A Burlington attorney is poised to become Vermont's next top federal prosecutor. ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:13:22 GMT)

District attorney awaits sheriff's CO deaths report
ASPEN - The District Attorney's Office said Friday it is waiting for the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office to wrap up and deliver all findings in the investigation of the carbon-monoxide deaths of a family near Aspen before acting on the case. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 08:18:05 GMT)

Attorney General Launches New Online Service Providing Greater Transparency of Charities in Texas
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today launched a new online resource that will allow Texans to search Texas charitable organizations’ tax filings. The newly created database will provide instant, user-friendly access to Texas charitable organizations’ expenditure data so that potential supporters, committed contributors and the general public can easily learn how charitable dollars are being ... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:07:51 GMT)

Lawyer’s organs help seven transplant patients
A young lawyer who died after being hit by a car has helped seven people through organ and tissue transplants. Trainee barrister Vicky Johnson told her family over Christmas that she wanted to become a donor if she died. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:10:13 GMT)

Liberty County DA, county attorney hosting DWI training for peace officers
The offices of District Attorney Mike Little and County Attorney Wesley Hinch have been selected as the host offices for joint police and prosecutor DWI training by the Texas District and County Attorneys Association in cooperation with the Texas Department of Transportation. The day-long seminar will be held on Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Liberty Center, in Liberty. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:45:37 GMT)

Masked Gunman Kills Russian Human Rights Lawyer
A top Russian human rights lawyer was shot dead last week on a central Moscow street along with a young journalist walking with him. Several critics of the Kremlin have been killed in recent years in cases that remain unsolved. Lawyers who have been fighting for human rights in Russia fear the latest shooting won't be the last. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 10:55:16 GMT)

Attorney faces state hearing on complaint
The Office of Lawyer Regulation has filed a complaint with the Wisconsin Supreme Court against West Salem attorney Harry Griswold for his handling of the Burns Cemetery issue. Griswold is charged with violating Supreme Court Rule 20:8.4(c), which states: “It is professional misconduct for a lawyer to engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.” (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:33:17 GMT)

Another Young Lawyer Is Served Up for Breakfast
John Grisham returns to safer and more familiar territory in ?The Associate.? (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:11:28 GMT)

The young female lawyer who saved seven transplant patients after her death
A young lawyer who died after being hit by a car has helped seven people through organ and tissue transplants. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:22:08 GMT)

R.I.'s U.S. Attorney Prepares To Exit Office
Providence - U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente is keeping one eye on his ongoing investigation into government corruption - and the other on his (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:32:25 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:56:52 GMT)

Attorney general reviews digital television switch
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel recently advised consumers to check their television setups before the federally mandated switch to digital television on Feb. 17. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:13:40 GMT)

Court to consider how long lawyer request lasts
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to clarify how long a suspected criminal's request for a lawyer during police interrogation should be valid, taking on a case where a child molester asked for a lawyer almost three years before admitting to the abuse. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:38:18 GMT)

Lawyer: George Anthony remains hospitalized
George Anthony will remain hospitalized in Daytona Beach today, his lawyer told the Orlando Sentinel this morning. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:07:56 GMT)

City attorney aims for judge seat
City attorney Loreen Burkett will officially enter the race for judge in the Lebanon County Court of Common Pleas when she makes her announcement Tuesday morning, according to a press release from her campaign. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:31:14 GMT)

German Wins EUR50,000 Damages Over Rendition Flights - Lawyer
BERLIN (AFP)--A German national, who was abducted by the CIA in Macedonia in 2004 and flown to Afghanistan for interrogation on terrorism charges, has been awarded EUR50,000 in damages from Skopje, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:48:04 GMT)

Montgomery attorney named chief of state lands
Montgomery attorney and Hoover native Patti Powell has been named director of state lands at the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:09:03 GMT)

Moussaoui Lawyer Asks for New Trial
A lawyer for Zacarias Moussaoui told a federal appeals court in Virginia that the Sept. 11 conspirator should get a new trial. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:32:22 GMT)

Hatton lawyer confident of a bout with Pacquiao for early May (The Canadian Press)
LONDON - Ricky Hatton's lawyer confirmed Monday he had received the contract to fight Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 and the British fighter planned to sign it within days. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:40:20 GMT)

Attorney General Cuomo Announces Broome Lawyer to Pay for Pension Abuse | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY | Local Top Stories
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced settlement agreement with Broome County lawyer as part of his ongoing investigation into local government waste and abuse of the state pension system. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:44:29 GMT)

Attorney General warns of bogus employment scams
SEATTLE, Wash. - Unemployed workers in Washington and the rest of the country are targets for crooks posing as headhunters, the Attorney General's Office warned Monday. Scams include bogus job offers and realistic-looking e-mail messages that contain links to computer viruses or phishing sites. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:59:57 GMT)

State Attorney To Investigate Complaints Against House Speaker
The state attorney in Tallahassee will investigate complaints about House Speaker Ray Sansom, a grand jury decided today. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:20:46 GMT)

U.S. Attorney: Ciavarella, Conahan agree to serve 87 months in prison
SCRANTON - Luzerne County judges Mark A. Ciavarella Jr. and Michael T. Conahan have agreed to plead guilty in connection to concealing $2.6 million from January 2003 to April 2007, and have agreed to serve 87 months - 7.25 years - in federal prison, Martin Carlson, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, said. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 19:46:37 GMT)

Newly appointed state attorney ethics director has Hudson ties
A former Hudson County assistant prosecutor has been appointed director of the state Office of Attorney Ethics by New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Stuart Rabner. Charles Centinaro, the new director of OAE, will lead more than 64 full-time employees... (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:24:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Zsa Zsa Gabor may have lost $10M in Madoff scam
LOS ANGELES -- A lawyer for Zsa Zsa Gabor says the 91-year-old actress may have lost as much as $10 million invested with accused swindler Bernard Madoff. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:33:33 GMT)

Conn. FOI lawyer pleads not guilty, gets treatment
A Connecticut state agency lawyer accused of driving under the influence, fighting with police and possessing marijuana is being treated for what his attorney calls a mental health problem. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:41:15 GMT)

Lebanon attorney announces candidacy for judge
LEBANON -- An attorney who cites 20 years' experience protecting children and families has announced her candidacy for Lebanon County judge. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:00:23 GMT)

Mineola attorney pays $15G to end benefits probe
A high-profile education attorney has agreed to pay $15,000 to end a state investigation into his improperly being listed as an employee of the North Merrick school district in order to collect public benefits, the New York Attorney General's office announced Monday. (Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:47:12 GMT)

2nd Circuit: Disabled Attorney Entitled to Fees for 10-Year Fight for Benefits
Bad faith by an insurance company means that a lawyer injured while on a business trip will receive attorney fees incurred during the 10 years he fought for long-term disability benefits. Zbigniew Slupinski, formerly of Weil Gotshal, prevailed in two suits against First Unum Life Insurance for long-term benefits, but he was denied fees and prejudgment interest by a district court judge. The 2nd ... (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:12:34 GMT)

Rove Subpoenaed to Testify About U.S. Attorney Firings
Renewing a battle over whether Congress can compel testimony from former White House officials, House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. issued a subpoena on Monday to former Bush administration adviser Karl Rove in an attempt to question him about the "politicization" of the DOJ and the U.S. Attorney firings, according to Conyers' office. Rove did not comply with an earlier subpoena ... (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:12:44 GMT)

ACLU, U.S. Attorney debate local policing for immigration
PROVIDENCE –– Entrusting local and state police agencies with the enforcement of immigration law can lead to racial profiling and the undermining of trust between the police and communities of color, the head of the Rhode Island Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union said during a debate yesterday with the United States Attorney for Rhode Island. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:11:03 GMT)

Truth test sought for narc lawyer, prosecutor
Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez yesterday challenged lawyer Alvaro Lazaro of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and State Prosecutor John Resado to submit to a polygraph test to show who’s telling the truth and who’s not about the “Alabang Boys” drug case. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:29:13 GMT)

S.B. County supervisors consider LA lawyer to lead Postmus probe
A leading lawyer in white-collar crime and government investigations has been recommended to lead the probe into San Bernardino County Assessor Bill Postmus, who is under investigation by the district attorney's office. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 04:54:43 GMT)

D.C. Lawyer Fought Exclusion of the Blind on Juries
Paul E. Kay, 71, a lawyer who helped force the D.C. Superior Court to stop excluding blind people from juries, died Jan. 7 at Sibley Memorial Hospital after a heart attack. He was a Washington resident. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

Austin lawyer seeks to attract more alternative energy projects
Lawyer Pike Powers is calling for a community-wide effort in Austin to attract more alternative energy manufacturing projects to Central Texas. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:07:19 GMT)

Northwestern district attorney declines to release name of state trooper involved in Colrain shooting
NORTHAMPTON - Northwestern District Attorney Elizabeth D. Scheibel said Monday that she cannot yet release the name of the state trooper or troopers who fired the shots that killed Ronald E. Wood III in his Colrain home. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:14:03 GMT)

Colorado Attorney General John Suthers to seek reelection
“Let me say at the outset that I really love serving as Attorney General of Colorado. As I’ve told many people, I take great joy in having had the privilege of winning, what I like to call, ‘the legal trifecta’ – being able to serve as District Attorney, U.S. Attorney, and now, as Attorney General. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:17:20 GMT)

AU associate professor resigns; attorney plans to file suit
An Auburn University tenured associate professor resigned Monday under conditions amounting to a “constructive discharge by the university of his employment,” according to his attorney. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:20:10 GMT)

D.C. to consider electing its attorney general
The D.C. Council will consider legislation making the District’s attorney general an elected position, which if passed could be the first step toward seizing the job of criminal prosecutions away from the U.S. attorney. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:31:21 GMT)

Satyam’s Raju Didn’t Inflate Workforce, Lawyer Says (Update1)
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Satyam Computer Services Ltd. ’s founder B. Ramalinga Raju didn’t inflate the number of employees at the company or divert funds to bank accounts in Mauritius, his lawyer S. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:35:46 GMT)

Judge chastises federal attorney
The chief judge of the US District Court in Massachusetts is threatening to sanction a federal prosecutor for what he characterized as the latest "egregious failure" of the US attorney's office to disclose evidence that could have helped clear a defendant. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:37:07 GMT)

City, county will share attorney on zone boards
Fort Wayne and Allen County zoning boards agreed to share an attorney for the first time, but one city plan commission member objected Monday that the search for candidates was too limited. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:15:32 GMT)

Belgian lawyer: client admits to day care killings
A defense lawyer says his 20-year-old client has admitted to killing two babies and a nursery attendant at a Belgian day care center last week. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:48:19 GMT)

Decatur attorney appointed to judgeship
Governor Bob Riley has chosen Decatur attorney Mark Craig for a circuit judgeship in Lawrence County. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 08:48:29 GMT)

Northport approves new attorney
The man who served as Northport's city attorney for almost 20 years will once again serve as general legal council for the city. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:42:54 GMT)

Civil rights lawyer takes on NorCal shooting case
Suing police officers is good business for civil rights lawyer John Burris. Read comments (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:24:42 GMT)

Civil rights lawyer takes on Calif. shooting case
Suing police officers is good business for civil rights lawyer John Burris. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:26:54 GMT)

Belgian lawyer: client admits 3 day care killings
A 20-year-old Belgian has admitted to the "inhuman" killing of two babies and a staff member at a day care center last week, but denies involvement in the earlier knifing death of an elderly woman, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:12:00 GMT)

Client admits three day care killings: Belgian lawyer
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A 20-year-old Belgian has admitted to the "inhuman" killing of two babies and a staff member at a day care centre last week, but denies involvement in the earlier knifing death of an elderly woman, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:30:00 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:55:34 GMT)

Belgian lawyer: client admits 3 day care killings
The 20-year-old suspected of slashing two babies and a staff member to death at a day care center last week was troubled by depression as a teenager and at one point heard voices in his head, his defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:23:23 GMT)

Bullard will continue to act as own attorney
BENTONVILLE — Joel Bullard will act as his own attorney for his second murder trial. (Benton County Daily Record) (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 13:28:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Day care killing suspect heard voices
The 20-year-old suspected of slashing two babies and a staff member to death at a day care center last week was troubled by depression as a teenager, his defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 14:49:14 GMT)

Abramson case 'absurd,' attorney tells state Supreme Court
While urging the Florida Supreme Court to allow suspended attorney William Abramson to become a Palm Beach County circuit judge, his attorney acknowledged today that the argument may fly in the face of common sense. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:15:20 GMT)

Attorney wants charges filed against second BART officer
The attorney for the family of Oscar Grant III is asking the D.A. to consider filing criminal charges against a second BART police officer in the incident that led to Grant's death. More BART shooting coverage (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:29:14 GMT)

Belgian day-care knifeman heard 'voices': lawyer
The suspect in a deadly knife attack at a Belgian nursery sufferd from "psychological problems" as a teenager and heard "voices in his head," his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:44:05 GMT)

British teenager's organs destroyed after autopsy: lawyer
Authorities in the Indian resort state of Goa have destroyed most of the organs of a British girl who was found dead on a beach almost a year ago, her mother's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:30:00 GMT)

NY Attorney General subpoenas former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain, BofA exec about bonuses
NEW YORK - The New York attorney general on Tuesday issued subpoenas to former Merrill Lynch chief executive John Thain and Bank of America's chief administrative officer, J. Steele Alphin, amid an investigation into bonuses Merrill paid executives just before being sold to Bank of America. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:31:39 GMT)

Lawyer revives call for settlement in wrongful B.C. conviction of N.L. man
A financial settlement should be reached in the case of a central Newfoundland man who spent almost a decade in prison for murders he did not commit, his lawyer says. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:02:22 GMT)

GE attorney s lawsuit settled
A former high-ranking attorney for General Electric Co. has settled her gender discrimination lawsuit against the company, the parties announced Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:15:05 GMT)

Belgian day-care knifeman heard 'voices': lawyer
BRUSSELS (AFP) - The suspect in a deadly knife attack at a Belgian nursery sufferd from "psychological problems" as a teenager and heard "voices in his head," his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:47:46 GMT)

Attorney General's Office to host meeting on top 10 consumer scams
Surprise residents can learn about Arizona's top 10 consumer scams during an informational session to be hosted Thursday by the state Attorney General's Office. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:05:22 GMT)

Forte says he’s trying to raise money for lawyer
Joseph S. Forte, a Broomall money manager who admitted bilking millions from investors, said today he is trying to raise money for a lawyer and barely has enough to live on. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 19:31:08 GMT)

Texas Tech Releases Stadium Contract Under State Attorney Order
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- AT&T Inc. signed a 20-year, $21 million sponsorship contract with Texas Tech University in 2007 to put its name on the school’s football stadium, according to an agreement released under a ruling from the state attorney general. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:05:46 GMT)

GOP Sen. Specter says he'll support Holder for attorney general
WASHINGTON - Sen. Arlen Specter says he will vote for Eric Holder as the next attorney general, paving the way for an almost certain confirmation. The Pennsylvania Republican had challenged Holder's record as a Justice Department official during the Clinton administration. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:20:39 GMT)

GOP Sen. Specter To Vote For Attorney General Nominee Holder
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Sen. Arlen Specter, the top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Tuesday that he would vote for Eric Holder Jr. as President Obama's attorney general, removing a cloud over the nomination. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:16:18 GMT)

Feds honor local prosecutor as attorney of year
The federal Department of Homeland Security has named a Mercer Island man as its "Trial Attorney of the Year." (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:30:18 GMT)

Attorney general questions house speaker's meeting
Florida's attorney general says a meeting between the state's house speaker and a Panhandle college appears to violate the state's open meeting laws. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:49:05 GMT)

Attorney linked to judge's autographed ball is suspended
The state Supreme Court has suspended the law license of a St. Charles County attorney accused of using a baseball autographed by a football star to try to get a lesser sentence for his client. (Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:26:34 GMT)

Attorney Zink suspended in autograph scheme
The Missouri Supreme Court indefinitely suspended the attorney’s license of a St. Charles County lawyer as discipline for allegedly attempting to get a lighter sentence for a client by offering prosecutors a baseball autographed by former Pittsburgh Steeler Terry Bradshaw. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:18:13 GMT)

Webb can stay as Cellini lawyer
Indicted Springfield power broker William Cellini won't have to change attorneys after a federal judge decided Tuesday that prominent lawyer Dan Webb can stay in the case. Cellini faces trial on charges of trying to shake down a campaign contribution for Gov. Rod Blagojevich from a Hollywood producer whose investment firm was seeking state business. Prosecutors had sought Webb's ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:44:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Canadian Spy Suspect Fled Saddam's Regime
The lawyer for a Canadian citizen accused of working for Saddam Hussein's intelligence service says his client was, in fact, persecuted by Saddam. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:47:09 GMT)

Lawyer Travels Long Road From Nigeria to New York
The New York Times feature a single attorney's victories on successive pages. When a Brooklyn lawyer recently accomplished the feat, his arrival was all the more impressive for the distance he had traveled to get there. Litigator Anthony Ofodile grew up in a small village in eastern Nigeria, but in November, he won a motion in a ground-breaking civil rights case just as his high-profile ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:03:22 GMT)

CA lawyer convicted in NH drug prescription trial
A California lawyer has been convicted in New Hampshire federal court of conspiracy charges involving a drug used to treat people infected with HIV. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:11:57 GMT)

Support for Attorney General Choice
Senator Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania said he would vote to confirm Eric H. Holder Jr. as the new attorney general when the Judiciary Committee meets Wednesday morning. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:52:22 GMT)

New York's attorney general subpoenas former CEO John Thain over Merrill Lynch bonuses
Andrew Cuomo is said to be investigating why the bonuses were paid early, just before the investment bank was about to report a $15-billion quarterly loss and to be sold to Bank of America. New York's attorney general issued subpoenas Tuesday to former Merrill Lynch & Co. Chief Executive John Thain and Bank of America Corp.'s chief administrative officer, J. Steele Alphin, amid an ... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:26:25 GMT)

Weld DA Buck says he won't run for attorney general
Weld District Attorney Ken Buck will not run for Colorado's attorney general seat after incumbent John Suthers decided to seek re-election this week. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:26:57 GMT)

District attorney wants to peruse Judson audit
Bexar County District Attorney Susan Reed has asked the Judson Independent School District to turn over an audit of district construction practices and said she is prepared to seek a court order for the document. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:34:21 GMT)

40-year old lawyer charged with criminal breach of trust amounting to RM277,141
Lawyer K. Pathamanathan claimed trial to CBT charge amounting to RM277,141 has been charged with criminal breach of trust at Session Court in Butterworth for cheating a cliet of RM277,141 in 2001. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:35:48 GMT)

Casey Anthony’s Attorney Wants Prosecutors Off The Case
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. -- Casey Anthony’s defense attorney said prosecutors are not playing fair. Jose Baez said prosecutors made anonymous complaints against him. The complaints centered around negative remarks Baez’s public relations firm made against the State Attorney and the judge in the case. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:36:15 GMT)

Alleged Shakedown Victim's Attorney Speaks Out
Part two of the governor's media offensive happened to fall on the same day four of the taped wiretapped conversations that led to his criminal case were played in the state Senate. The attorney for Johnny Johnston - the racetrack owner at the center of the alleged shakedown on those tapes - talked to CBS 2's Dana Kozlov Tuesday night. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:57:09 GMT)

EX-LAWYER CHARGED WITH CBT INVOLVING CLIENT'S MONEY
BUTTERWORTH, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- A former lawyer was charged in the Sessions Court here today with criminal breach of trust involving his client's insurance payout totalling RM277,141.61. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:32:22 GMT)

Hemet's city attorney defends his fees
HEMET - Essentially auditioning to keep his job, Hemet City Attorney Eric Vail gave a presentation to the City Council on Tuesday justifying what he has charged the city for legal services, including $2.1 million in fees two years ago. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:31:13 GMT)

Attorney: Suspended cop a hypocrite
PLEASANTVILLE - The village's attorney said he is seeking to have Detective Sgt. Stephen Bonura fired, accusing him of exposing an informant and demonstrating hypocrisy by using the same tactics for which he criticized the Westchester District Attorney's Office. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:35:53 GMT)

Weld DA Buck says he's not interested in attorney general job
Weld District Attorney Ken Buck will not run for Colorado's attorney general seat after incumbent John Suthers decided to seek re-election this week. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:16:28 GMT)

Villanueva inquiry 'crippled' - lawyer
The Quebec government has moved to cripple the potential scope of a public inquiry into last August's fatal shooting of Fredy Villanueva by a Montreal police officer, lawyer Alain Arsenault said yesterday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:15:44 GMT)

Lawyer says accused Cdn. spy fled Saddam's Iraq
A Canadian citizen accused of working for Saddam Hussein's intelligence service while living in Maryland was in fact persecuted by the late Iraqi leader, his lawyer told a federal judge Tuesday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:28:31 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:05:21 GMT)

Former county attorney in critical condition
According to reports, former County Attorney Jack Hartel is in critical condition in Methodist Hospital in Houston after suffering a fall on Monday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:06:05 GMT)

U.S Attorney to Investigate Officer's Traffic Stop
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) -- A local prosecutor has asked the U.S. attorney's office in South Carolina to investigate an Orangeburg officer for a traffic stop three months ago. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:58:34 GMT)

Mistrial after defendant smears feces on lawyer
A San Diego judge has declared a mistrial in a kidnapping and assault case after the defendant smeared excrement on his lawyer's face and threw it at jurors. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:25:07 GMT)

Tunisian court jails 22 on terrorism charges: lawyer
A Tunisian court jailed 22 men for up to 14 years for belonging to a terrorist cell, a defense lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:59:00 GMT)

Senate panel approves Holder as attorney general
A Senate committee voted to approve Eric Holder to be the first black attorney general, sending his nomination on Wednesday to the full Senate, which is expected to confirm him. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:15:46 GMT)

Eric Holder nomination as attorney general moves to full Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Holder's nomination as the first African-American attorney general has moved to the full Senate with broad bipartisan support. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:42:40 GMT)

Holder Nomination to Be Attorney General Clears Panel (Update1)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate Judiciary Committee, after a one-week delay, approved Eric Holder ’s nomination by President Barack Obama to be U.S. attorney general and set the stage for confirmation by the full Senate. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:41:59 GMT)

Senate Judiciary Approves Nomination of Holder for Attorney General
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved the nomination of Eric H. Holder Jr. to be attorney general. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:57:19 GMT)

Lawyer accused of ripping off elderly, kids
A Brooklyn lawyer was charged with ripping off millions from guardianship accounts. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:13:54 GMT)

Panel approves Obama attorney general pick
The US Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved President Barack Obama's choice for attorney general, Eric Holder, setting the stage for a full confirmation vote. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:43:36 GMT)

Senate committee OKs Holder for attorney general
Senate Republicans, who acted like lions in challenging Eric Holder, turned into lambs Wednesday as they joined Democrats in recommending President Barack Obama's choice for attorney general. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:12:42 GMT)

Attorney: Kilpatrick, family received death threats
DETROIT -- An attorney for former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick told a judge Tuesday that Kilpatrick and his family have received death threats. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:21:48 GMT)

Holder Nomination to Be Attorney General Clears Panel (Update2)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Eric Holder overcame Republican concerns over his nomination by President Barack Obama to be U.S. attorney general, winning lopsided Senate Judiciary Committee support that clears the way for his confirmation. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:26:10 GMT)

BROOKLYN LAWYER CHARGED IN $4M THEFT
Stealing candy from just any old babies allegedly wasn't good enough for one Brooklyn lawyer. Big-shot guardianship attorney Steven Rondos was indicted on charges he stole more than $4 million from nearly two dozen incapacitated clients -... (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:51:46 GMT)

NY lawyer charged with stealing from palsy victims
A New York lawyer appointed to oversee the assets of incapacitated clients, including children with cerebral palsy, pocketed $4 million for his own use, the Manhattan District Attorney's office alleged on Wednesday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:54:42 GMT)

Brooklyn Lawyer Accused Of Bilking Kids, Elderly
A lawyer and his firm stole more than $4 million from handicapped children and elderly people -- as well as a dead person -- whose bank accounts they supervised, prosecutors said Wednesday. Steven Rondos and Brooklyn-based Raia & Rondos P.C. stole the money after judges appointed them guardians of 23 mentally and physically impaired children and elderly people, and of the dead person's estate. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:04:16 GMT)

NY lawyer charged with stealing from palsy victims
A New York lawyer appointed to oversee the assets of incapacitated clients, including children with cerebral palsy, pocketed US$4 million (NZ$7.7 million) for his own use, the Manhattan District Attorney's office alleged. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:07:07 GMT)

NY lawyer accused of bilking kids, elderly, dead
A lawyer and his firm stole more than $4 million from handicapped children and elderly people -- as well as a dead person -- whose bank accounts they supervised, prosecutors said Wednesday. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:17:46 GMT)

Prosecutor: Lawyer Stole From Kids, Elderly, the Dead
A lawyer and his firm have been charged in Manhattan of stealing more than $4 million from incapacitated and elderly people, and in one case a dead person, whose bank accounts he supervised. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:25:48 GMT)

Man smears feces on his lawyer, flings it at jury
A San Diego judge has declared a mistrial in a kidnapping and assault case after the defendant smeared excrement on his lawyer's face and threw it at jurors. The judge boosted defendant Weusi McGowan's bail from $250,000 to $1 million after the Monday incident. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:39:19 GMT)

Senate panel OKs Holder as attorney general
A U.S. Senate committee approved the nomination of Eric Holder to be the first black attorney general on Wednesday and lead President Barack Obama's effort to close the Guantanamo prison. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:56:01 GMT)

Lawyer announces candidacy to be Norfolk's commonwealth's attorney
NORFOLK Attorney John Coggeshall announced that he will run as a Republican in the March 10 special election for Commonwealth’s Attorney. The post was vacated last year by Jack Doyle, who become a Circuit Court judge. (Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:27:21 GMT)

Court Declines to Hear Clergy-Abuse Lawyer's Suspension Appeal
The New York Court of Appeals has declined to hear the appeal of attorney John A. Aretakis' one-year suspension for engaging in "undignified and discourteous conduct" toward courts. Aretakis was found to have committed misconduct after being sanctioned by four courts between 2005 and 2008, mostly involving sexual abuse cases against Roman Catholic priests. "This is target practice on a lawyer ... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:57:03 GMT)

Lawyer charged with CBT
BUTTERWORTH: A 40-year-old lawyer was charged at the Sessions Court yesterday with criminal breach of trust of RM277,141 from his client. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:19:10 GMT)

Manhattan DA targets 'predator' Brooklyn lawyer
A crooked Brooklyn lawyer ripped off disabled people to the tune of $4 million and used the cash to spruce up his plush suburban home, prosecutors charged Wednesday. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:20:33 GMT)

Holder Nomination to Be Attorney General Clears Panel (Update5)
Jan. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Eric Holder overcame Republican concerns over his nomination by President Barack Obama to be U.S. attorney general, winning lopsided Senate Judiciary Committee support that clears the way for his confirmation. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 05:19:40 GMT)

Attorney to take girls' expulsion to state high court
After an appellate court ruled Monday that the California Lutheran High School of Wildomar could expel two students for homosexual behavior, the students' attorney said he will likely take the case to the California Supreme Court. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:14:40 GMT)

Attorney General McCollum and Rep. Allen Boyd pass on Senate run
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum and Congressman Allen Boyd on Tuesday became the latest politicians to take a pass on Florida's open Senate seat in 2010. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:11:54 GMT)

Redundancies lawyer is found hanged in office
A MARRIED corporate lawyer specialising in redundancies and employment matters has been found hanged in his office in a suspected suicide. Henryk Santocki, 37, was discovered by colleagues at CKFT Solicitors in Hampstead, in the early hours of 9 January, after he had been working late. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:04:15 GMT)

Gaters sues attorney for slander
A day after earning her 900th career victory, Marshall girls basketball coach Dorothy Gaters filed a slander lawsuit against an attorney who allegedly accused her of stealing during a TV interview last year. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:06:17 GMT)

Birmingham lawyer Bill Slaughter said to have persuaded Jefferson County Commission president to consider lobbying firm
Bill Slaughter Birmingham lawyer Bill Slaughter persuaded Jefferson County Commission President Bettye Fine Collins to consider a Washington-based firm for a $237,500 lobbying contract, according to a partner with the Haskell Slaughter law firm.... (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:08:35 GMT)

Gotti lawyer on murder case
A 25-year-old Big Island murder suspect in the 2004 Pali Golf Course shootings who was represented by a court-appointed lawyer a year ago has mysteriously retained a prominent New York criminal defense attorney as his trial is set to begin on Friday. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:38:01 GMT)

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sues Texas company for deceptive practices
WATERTOWN — A Texas-based military contractor lured employees to a job at Fort Drum through false promises of long-term employment and health benefits, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 13:52:17 GMT)

Todd R. Craun, 58, lawyer, rowing coach
Todd R. Craun, 58, of the Francisville section of the city, a lawyer, company vice president and rowing coach, died of heart failure Monday at Bryn Mawr Hospital. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00:55 GMT)

City Council approves new top attorney
DETROIT -- The City Council voted today to name attorney Krystal A. Crittendon as the city's corporation counsel, after the city's previous top lawyer resigned over comments some considered racially insensitive. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:41:30 GMT)

Detroit council confirms city's new top lawyer
The Detroit City Council unanimously confirmed city attorney Krystal Crittendon to be the city's new top lawyer. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:56:21 GMT)

Minnesota attorney general sues more 'foreclosure consultants'
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson announced today that she has sued two more companies that offer "foreclosure consultant" services, alleging that the firms have targeted homeowners facing foreclosure with illegal upfront fees and failed to deliver promised services. (Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:16:25 GMT)