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Attorney News Feb 2009

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Killer 'pulls makeshift weapon on defence lawyer'
Killer Antonie Dixon has been segregated from fellow prisoners after pulling a "makeshift" weapon on his defence lawyer. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:07:42 GMT)

Lawyer sacked from £150k-a-year job for posting racing novel online
Lawyer sacked from £150k-a-year job for posting racing novel online (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:42:30 GMT)

Town Board to consider attorney law
Canandaigua, N.Y. — Under a proposed town policy, one of Canandaigua’s town attorneys would have to attend any meeting at which an applicant for a building project brought his or her attorney. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:11:29 GMT)

Tallahassee lawyer honored for pro bono work
Crawfordville resident Betty Reeves knew she needed to get her 94-year-old father some help when she found out a relative had been taking his Social Security checks, so she turned to lawyer Twyla Sketchley. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:35:44 GMT)

Bush attorney advised Rove to shun inquiries in Congress
WASHINGTON — Four days before President George W. Bush left office, his White House attorney advised Karl Rove, a top former aide, that he should refuse to cooperate with continuing congressional inquiries into the firing of U. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:24:11 GMT)

Bush attorney advised Rove to shun inquiries in Congress
WASHINGTON — Four days before President George W. Bush left office, his White House attorney advised Karl Rove, a top former aide, that he should refuse to cooperate with congressional inquiries into the firing of U. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:25:03 GMT)

Exclusive Interview With Attorney for Second BART Police Officer
In an interview with NBC Bay Area, the attorney representing BART Police Officer Tony Pirone doesn't deny his client hit the victim. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:21:32 GMT)

Attorney General: State Not Doing Enough To Track Sex Offenders
State Attorney General Troy King says the government doesn't do enough to keep up with the 10,605 registered sex offenders living throughout Alabama (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:50:50 GMT)

Attorney Harvey Silverglate fights with FIRE
After fighting Harvard University for years over its campus speech policies, 66-year-old civil liberties attorney Harvey Silverglate is ready to beard the lion in its den... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:11:15 GMT)

Weirton attorney, author suggests landmark
Local attorney Mike Nogay, the author of "Holliday's Cove Fort", has proposed the idea of establishing a landmark in the form of an arch to help bring back some of Weirton's heritage. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:20:39 GMT)

Attorney wants Zellweger’s diary
An attorney wants Bridget Jones’ diary. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:29:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Cop who hit BART victim was provoked
The lawyer for a BART police officer who was videotaped striking passenger Oscar Grant, shortly before another officer shot Grant dead last month, defended his client Saturday, saying Grant provoked him. Meanwhile, the president of the BART police officers'... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:34:59 GMT)

Attorney General’s injunction resolves Memorial Hermann antitrust investigation
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott on Monday filed an agreed injunction with the Harris County District Court that resolves the state’s antitrust investigation into Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, according to a press release from from the Texas Attorney General’s Office. The investigation stemmed from allegations that Memorial Hermann unlawfully attempted to prevent other hospitals from ... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 07:58:26 GMT)

Former county attorney in critical condition; blood drive scheduled, donors needed
According to reports, former County Attorney Jack Hartel is in critical condition in Methodist Hospital in Houston after suffering a fall on Monday. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:51:27 GMT)

Attorney General settles lawsuit against Memorial Hermann
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today filed an agreed injunction with the Harris County District Court that resolves the state’s antitrust investigation into Memorial Hermann Healthcare System. The investigation stemmed from allegations that Memorial Hermann unlawfully attempted to prevent other hospitals from successfully opening competitive healthcare institutions in the Houston area. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 09:20:12 GMT)

Dropped charges fair thing to do: lawyer
The lawyer for Luke Kock said the Crown's decision to withdraw criminal charges against his client was the fair and right thing to do. Kock, [...] (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:54:12 GMT)

Lawyer: Calif. cop who killed man pulled wrong gun
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — The transit officer who shot and killed an unarmed man may have mistakenly pulled his service pistol instead of a stun gun, according to documents filed by his lawyer Friday. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 11:18:32 GMT)

Wholly Matrimony: Talk about strategy before hiring another attorney
Q: I've been going through a divorce for more than a year. It seems that another year might pass before the case is concluded. I am concerned. My husband's attorney speaks eloquently in court and seemingly has convinced the judge that his client is a wonderful person. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:29:44 GMT)

Israeli army lawyer who sanctioned bombings under attack over university post
An Israeli army lawyer who sanctioned the bombing of a police barracks in Gaza has provoked an outcry after securing a job at the law department of Tel Aviv university. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:42:40 GMT)

Here and Now: AZ Attorney General
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard discussed cases his office has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court concerning police searches of individuals and vehicles. He also talked about efforts to stop gun smuggling to Mexico and his office's efforts to combat human smuggling. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:48:24 GMT)

Lawyer: Iran detains women's rights activist
A lawyer for an Iranian activist says police detained the woman while she was campaigning for equal marriage rights for women. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:07:24 GMT)

Lawyer: Iran detains women's rights activist
Associated Press - February 1, 2009 12:13 PM ET TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - A lawyer for an Iranian activist says police detained the woman while she was campaigning for equal marriage rights for... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:19:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Iran detains women's rights activist
(The Associated Press) A lawyer for an Iranian activist says police detained the woman while she was campaigning for equal marriage rights for women. The lawyer says Nafiseh Azad was detained Friday while collecting signatures for a two-year-old campaign pushing for equal rights for women in marriage, divorce and inheritance. Attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh said Sunday that collecting signatures is not ... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:26:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Iran detains women's rights activist
A lawyer for an Iranian activist says police detained the woman while she was campaigning for equal marriage rights for women. The lawyer says Nafiseh Azad was detained Friday while collecting signatures for a two-year-old campaign pushing for equal rights for women in marriage, divorce and inheritance. Attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh said Sunday that collecting signatures is not illegal. Over the past ... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:32:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Iran detains women's rights activist
TEHRAN, Iran - A lawyer for an Iranian activist says police detained the woman while she was campaigning for equal marriage rights for women. The lawyer says Nafiseh Azad... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:33:41 GMT)

Britney Gets Restraining Order Against Former Manager, Ex-Beau and Attorney
Attorneys for Britney Spears and her father, Jamie, have obtained a restraining order against the singer's former manager/friend Sam Lutfi, one-time beau Adnan Ghalib, and attorney Jon Eardley — all of whom, court documents claim, have been conspiring to gain control of the pop star's affairs. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 18:58:23 GMT)

Justice Imam’s career an example - Attorney General
“It is a matter of rare distinction that Justice S. I. Imam was specially selected in 2008 as the Chief Guest to address the Iqbal Society which was inaugurated in 1949, in honour of Sir Mohammed Iqbal the internationally famed Philosopher, Thinker and Poet of India,” said Attorney General, President’s Counsel Mohan Peiris at the ceremonial sitting held at the Superior Court Complex to welcome ... (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:40:52 GMT)

WYANDOTTE: Board of Education hires its own attorney
WYANDOTTE — The Board of Education has hired its own attorney, separate from attorneys employed for the school district. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:45:19 GMT)

Deputy Attorney General Nominee David Ogden: Questions on Interpretation of the U.S. Constitution
On January 6, Barack Obama nominated David Ogden to be the next deputy attorney general of the United States , the second highest position in the U.S. Department of Justice. (Sun, 01 Feb 2009 21:51:42 GMT)

Lawyer: cop who hit victim was provoked
The lawyer for a Bay Area transit officer who struck an unarmed man who was later killed by another officer said his client was provoked into using force. Read comments (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:09:52 GMT)

Lawyer: BART Officer Who Hit Victim Was Provoked
The lawyer for a Bay Area transit officer who struck an unarmed man who was later killed by another officer said his client was provoked into using force. Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer Tony Pirone was identified as hitting Oscar Grant in the head shortly before Grant was fatally shot early New Years Day. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 01:32:46 GMT)

Arroyo poll lawyer wants presidential aspirants in Senate to quit posts
MANILA, Philippines - With at least two senators expressing intent to seek the presidency in 2010, an election lawyer said presidential aspirants in the Senate must resign from their posts. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 02:39:59 GMT)

Lawyer: cop who hit victim was provoked
Associated Press - February 1, 2009 10:34 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The lawyer for a Bay Area transit officer who struck an unarmed man who was later killed by another officer said his client... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 03:41:46 GMT)

Douglas city attorney resigns
The attorney for the City of the Village of Douglas announced his resignation Friday, Jan. 23. Andrew J. Mulder of Cunningham Dalman P.C. of Holland cited time constraints for the move, which is effective March 1. The city council will address the resignation at its Monday, Feb. 2 meeting. A replacement for Mulder will be made “in the near future,” according to City Manager David Kowal. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:06:22 GMT)

Attorney: Wal-Mart settles lawsuit in Md. death
ELKTON, Md. - An attorney representing the family of a Cecil County man says Wal-Mart has settled a lawsuit filed after the man received the wrong prescriptions from a Wal-Mart... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:20:52 GMT)

Lawyer Says BART Officer Who Hit Victim Was Provoked
SAN FRANCISCO - The lawyer for a Bay Area transit officer who struck an unarmed man who was later killed by another officer said his client was provoked into using force. Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer Tony Pirone was identified as hitting Oscar Grant in the head shortly before Grant was fatally shot early New Years Day. His attorney, Bill Rapoport, said Grant provoked Pirone's ... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:50:48 GMT)

Yates, Adelman could be next U.S. attorney
The leading candidates to be the next U.S. attorney in Atlanta include the current No. 2 in that office, Sally Yates, and state Sen. David Adelman, who ran Barack Obama’s campaign in Georgia, according to insiders watching over a likely transition. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 04:59:49 GMT)

Observers speculate about possible new U.S. attorney
John Wood acknowledged in July 2007, not long after he became U.S. attorney for the Western District of Missouri, that his service was at the president’s pleasure. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:02:23 GMT)

Boca tax attorney says Uncle Sam can help Madoff victims
Published February 2nd , 2009. “Months versus years,” says Boca Raton Attorney Richard Lehman. That’s the time difference for those who will receive any money back out of the Madoff Ponzi scheme “if you do the right thing taxwise.” (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:13:54 GMT)

Lawyer breaking down barriers
Buffalo lawyer Maryann Saccomando Freedman, of counsel for Cohen Lombardo P.C., may be best known for her role in the early 1980s of breaking down the gender roadblock that existed at one of Buffalo’s most exclusive establishments, The Buffalo Club. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:19:36 GMT)

'Sexpat' lawyer who published online erotic novel sacked from City firm
A lawyer who was sacked for publishing a highly erotic novel online is threatening to sue her exbosses for alleged sexual harassment. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 07:30:14 GMT)

Awaiting Attorney General, DOJ Begins Stocking Its Ranks
As their nominations move forward for attorney general and deputy AG, Eric Holder Jr. and David Ogden, who have split their time since the mid-'90s between the Justice Department and Big Law, are drawing on that experience to recruit their top assistants. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:02:26 GMT)

Chinese dissident's trial postponed, lawyer says
(By AUDRA ANG, Associated Press Writer) A Chinese court has delayed the trial of an activist who criticized the government's earthquake response, the man's lawyer said Monday. Mo Shaoping, who is representing activist Huang Qi, said the postponement came after he protested that the original starting time of Tuesday morning - announced only on Monday - left him less than 24 hours to study the ... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:26:57 GMT)

Attorney general confirmation vote today
Associated Press - February 2, 2009 3:13 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate is poised to confirm the president's choice to be attorney general. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 08:28:44 GMT)

Lawyer: BART Officer Who Hit Victim Was Provoked
The lawyer for a Bay Area Rapid Transit police officer who struck an unarmed man who was later killed by another officer said his client was provoked into using force. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 09:39:30 GMT)

BART officer who hit victim was provoked, lawyer says
SAN FRANCISCO — The lawyer for a Bay Area transit officer who struck an unarmed man who was later killed by another officer said his client was provoked into using force. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:02:19 GMT)

District attorney to run despite controversies
After three years marked by numerous controversial court cases, Centre County District Attorney Michael Madeira announced Saturday he will seek a second term in office. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:14:22 GMT)

Former county attorney in critical condition; blood drive planned for Hartel, donors needed
According to reports, former County Attorney Jack Hartel is in critical condition in Methodist Hospital in Houston after suffering a fall on Monday. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:54:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Vick could go to halfway house ‘any day’
A lawyer for Michael Vick told a federal bankruptcy judge Friday that the imprisoned NFL star could be transferred to a halfway house in Virginia any day. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:18:08 GMT)

Attorney general confirmation vote today
The Senate is poised to confirm the president’s choice to be attorney general. Eric Holder’s confirmation is assured when the senate votes later today. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:21:05 GMT)

Free the Grapes!: Massachusetts Attorney General to Spend Taxpayer Money to Maintain Discriminatory Ban on Wine Direct ...
NAPA, Calif.----Despite a decisive opinion and remedy order by widely respected U.S. District Court Judge Rya Zobel, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley will spend taxpayer dollars to appeal the judge's decision, which promised an expansion of consumer choice in fine wine. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:30:00 GMT)

Chinese dissident's trial postponed, lawyer says
A Chinese court has delayed the trial of an activist who criticized the government's earthquake response, the man's lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:44:41 GMT)

Chinese dissident's trial postponed, lawyer says
BEIJING - A Chinese court has delayed the trial of an activist who criticized the government's earthquake response, the man's lawyer said Monday. Mo Shaoping,... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:18:41 GMT)

Gunmen fire on Peru attorney general's car
A top prosecutor says gunmen tried to kill Peru's attorney general, who is heading a high-profile corruption investigation. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:23:59 GMT)

Gunmen fire on Peru attorney general's car
(The Associated Press) A top prosecutor says gunmen tried to kill Peru's attorney general, who is heading a high-profile corruption investigation. Prosecutor Jose Pelaez says Saturday's attack on Attorney General Gladys Echaiz was an assassination attempt - not a robbery, as officials earlier suggested. He said Monday that many prosecutors are being threatened for doing their jobs. Officials say ... (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 17:36:37 GMT)

Attorney wants Zellweger's diary, depo
An attorney wants Rene Zellweger to hand over her diary and give a deposition. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:51:40 GMT)

Francophone lawyer demands that immigration case be heard in French
MONTREAL - A francophone lawyer is demanding that the federal government switch the language of proceedings for his client's immigration hearing to French from English. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 18:57:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Man unstable when biker bunker torched
The lawyer for a Quebec man accused of torching a Hells Angels bunker last October says his client was mentally unstable at the time. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:36:29 GMT)

U.S. attorney won't investigate State Rep. Williams for homestead issue
Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Doug Molloy said he won't investigate whether State Rep. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:40:30 GMT)

DWI Attorney arrested for DWI
- Dashcam rolls as New Mexico DWI attorney is busted for DWI. Cris Ornelas reports. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:09:07 GMT)

Aetna settles student pay probe: NY Attorney General
Health insurer Aetna Inc will pay more than $5 million to reimburse students for medical claims and resolve an investigation by New York state, the attorney general's office said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:10:14 GMT)

Senate Majority Leader Reid Voices Support for Attorney General Nominee Eric Holder
(RTTNews) - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid voiced his support for Attorney General nominee Eric Holder while speaking on the Senate floor Monday. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:49:23 GMT)

'Equal justice for all' is lawyer's creed
Walking into the office of Rexburg attorney Ray Rigby is a little awe inspiring. By far the most prominent feature in the room is his "award wall." On it are more than two dozen plaques naming Rigby, sometimes multiple times, as the "Citizen of the Year," or as a "Distinguished Lawyer." There is a "Lifetime Achievement" award, a "Man of Excellence" award and several "Who's Who" awards. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:02:56 GMT)

Lebanon attorney announces candidacy for county judge
LEBANON--Citing 35 years of experience as an attorney, education and community involvement, John Kelsey has announced he is a candidate for Lebanon County judge. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:14:49 GMT)

Gangland lawyer sells her story to mag
CONTROVERSIAL gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson has posed with her new-born daughter in a paid interview with a magazine. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:34:00 GMT)

Judge denies lawyer's request to view text messages in stripper lawsuit
DETROIT -- A federal judge today denied a lawyer's request to look at a handful of text messages that have been identified as potentially relevant to a lawsuit brought against the city of Detroit by the family of a slain exotic dancer. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:51:46 GMT)

Justice Rehires Attorney Fired Amid Gay Rumor
On Monday, the Justice Department undid a small part of the damage that top officials caused in a scandal of politicized hiring and firing during the Bush administration. The department rehired an attorney who was improperly removed from her job because she was rumored to be a lesbian. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:57:17 GMT)

Greene lawyer may see homicide file
A lawyer for the family of slain stripper Tamara Greene will get a chance to review her homicide file, a judge ruled today. U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen said attorney Norman Yatooma has the right to see it. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:20:51 GMT)

Senate Confirms Holder as Attorney General With Strong GOP Support
The Senate on Monday confirmed Eric H. Holder Jr. as attorney general, in an anticlimax to what was once President Obama's most contentious Cabinet nomination. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:40:25 GMT)

Holder Is Confirmed as Attorney General
In a 75-21 vote, the Senate voted Monday evening to confirm Eric H. Holder Jr. to be the new attorney general of the United States. (Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:52:01 GMT)

Senate confirms Holder as attorney general
The Senate confirmed Eric Holder as U.S. attorney general on Monday, putting him in position to oversee President Barack Obama's plans to overhaul U.S. legal policy in the war on terrorism. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:16:55 GMT)

Jailed Lawyer Dreier Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud, Other Chgs
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Jailed lawyer Marc S. Dreier pleaded not guilty Thursday to conspiracy and fraud charges in an alleged scheme to sell fictitious promissory notes to hedge funds and misappropriate client funds, costing investors and others more than $400 million. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:19:30 GMT)

Holder confirmed as attorney general
The U.S. Senate confirmed Eric Holder as attorney general Monday, voting 75-21 to place him in charge of the Department of Justice. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:30:58 GMT)

Accused NY lawyer Dreier stays in jail for now
An indicted high-profile New York lawyer will remain in jail until at least the end of the week on charges of running a $400 million investment scheme selling fake promissory notes. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:34:23 GMT)

Judge told accused NYC lawyer accused in $400 million fraud has no cash stash
NEW YORK - A court-appointed receiver has told a judge that a prominent lawyer accused in a US$400-million fraud does not appear to have a big stash of money somewhere. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:45:00 GMT)

Holder is confirmed as U.S. attorney general
The Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm Eric Holder Jr. to be the new attorney general of the United States. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 01:45:01 GMT)

Holder confirmed as attorney general
The Senate has voted 75-21 to confirm Eric Holder as the first African-American attorney general. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:18:22 GMT)

US Senate confirms Obama attorney general
The US Senate confirmed President Barack Obama's choice for attorney general, Eric Holder, making him the first African-American to hold that office. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:28:17 GMT)

Judge told accused NYC lawyer has no cash stash
A prominent lawyer accused in a more than $400 million fraud does not appear to be hiding a big stash of money, a court-appointed receiver said Monday. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:34:28 GMT)

Self-Marketing Is Key to Being a Top Lawyer
Young attorneys beginning their careers may find that navigating the profession is far more complex than the bar itself. A multitude of smart folks pass the bar, only to find themselves stuck behind prefabricated desks, wondering why opportunities fail to abound. Attorney Shai Littlejohn writes that career success requires being three parts lawyer and one part marketing agent. If you are ... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:03:52 GMT)

Holder Confirmed as Nation's First Black Attorney General -- He Overcame Objections of Some in GOP
The Senate confirmed Eric H. Holder Jr. as the nation's first African American attorney general by a vote of 75 to 21 yesterday, opening a new chapter for a Justice Department that had suffered under allegations of improper political influence and policy disputes over wiretapping and harsh interr... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:09:59 GMT)

Judge told accused NYC lawyer has no cash stash, by receiver
NEW YORK - A prominent lawyer accused in a more than US$400 million-fraud does not appear to be hiding a big stash of money, a court-appointed receiver said Monday. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 03:38:00 GMT)

Holder Confirmed as Nation's First Black Attorney General — He Overcame Objections of Some in GOP
The Senate confirmed Eric H. Holder Jr. as the nation's first African American attorney general by a vote of 75 to 21 yesterday, opening a new chapter for a Justice Department that had suffered under allegations of improper political influence and policy disputes over wiretapping and harsh... (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 04:32:52 GMT)

Lawyer Hurt After Shots Fired Into Office
A lawyer working in downtown Leesburg last night was wounded when gunshots were fired through his office window, town police said. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT)

China Must Reveal Location of Missing Lawyer, Rights Groups Say
Feb. 3 (Bloomberg) -- China must immediately disclose the location of a leading human rights lawyer who was taken by security forces about two weeks ago and hasn’t been heard from since, three groups said. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:18:17 GMT)

Rights groups: China rights lawyer missing
An outspoken Chinese human rights lawyer went missing two weeks ago, several international rights groups said Tuesday, expressing fears for his safety. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 05:47:55 GMT)

Lawyer For Taiwan's Former First Lady Quits Graft Trial
TAIPEI (AFP)--The lawyer for the wife of former Taiwan president Chen Shui- bian said Tuesday he had quit, just one week before the ex-first lady is due to appear in court as her corruption trial continues. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 07:46:50 GMT)

Obama attorney-general confirmed
The US Senate confirms President Barack Obama's choice for attorney-general, Eric Holder, in the post. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:00:57 GMT)

Lawyer OK'd to review Greene's homicide file
A lawyer for the family of slain stripper Tamara Greene will get a chance to review her homicide file, a judge ruled Monday. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 08:42:43 GMT)

Melbourne lawyer becomes new Labor MP
A joint sitting of the Victorian Parliament has unanimously approved the selection of Melbourne lawyer Jennifer Huppert as a new Labor MP. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:00:00 GMT)

Rights groups: China rights lawyer released
An outspoken Chinese human rights lawyer who disappeared for two weeks and was allegedly being held by security forces at an unknown location has returned home, an international rights group said Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:47:55 GMT)

Freed former mayor 'not bitter,' lawyer says
Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick left jail early Tuesday morning with a new look, an apparent new appreciation for freedom and a new high-powered lawyer who said he doesn't have any plans to sue anybody ... yet. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 14:29:30 GMT)

Defense lawyer wants trial moved
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- The lawyer for a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter says he wants the trial moved from Orlando, Fla., to ensure an unbiased jury. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:11:05 GMT)

Holder Sworn in as Attorney General
The 82nd attorney general is the first African American to hold the job. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:26:09 GMT)

Holder Sworn in as Attorney General
Eric H. Holder Jr. was sworn in today as the nation's first African American attorney general, opening a new chapter for a Justice Department that had suffered under allegations of improper political influence and policy disputes over wiretapping and harsh interrogation practices. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:31:55 GMT)

Holder sworn in as attorney general
Eric Holder, sworn in Tuesday as attorney general, promised a clean break with the past policies of the Bush administration, saying the Justice Department will be "no place for political favoritism." (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:32:56 GMT)

Holder becomes attorney general
Eric Holder was sworn in Tuesday as U.S. attorney general, becoming the first African-American to lead the Department of Justice on a permanent basis. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:36:40 GMT)

Holder sworn in as attorney general
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Eric Holder, pledging to restore credibility to the Justice Department, was sworn in Tuesday as the first African-American U.S. attorney general. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:00:32 GMT)

Lawyer: Quick plea deal for 'Rockefeller' unlikely
A lawyer for the man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller says his defense team and prosecutors are still far apart on an agreement for Rockefeller to plead guilty to kidnapping his 7-year-old daughter. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:02:07 GMT)

Attorney general vows no Wall St "witch hunts"
New U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said on Tuesday he would prosecute Wall Street crime but was not planning any "witch hunts" despite mounting outrage among Americans over corporate excess. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:32:52 GMT)

Eric Holder is sworn in as attorney general
Attorney General Eric Holder, on his first day on the job, signaled a clean break with past policies of the Bush administration and promised to hold Wall Street accountable if any major financial institutions engaged in fraud that contributed to the global financial crisis. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:10:37 GMT)

New US attorney general vows 'no favoritism'
New US Attorney General Eric Holder said Tuesday he would not be guided by "political favoritism" as he heads up a Justice Department mired in scandal under the presidency of George W. Bush. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:04:03 GMT)

Former Farm Bureau lawyer gets 15 years
A judge sentenced a former Virginia Farm Bureau lawyer to 15 years in prison today in Goochland County for stealing at least $2 million from the organization. Lawrence H. Bidwell, 49, of the Farmville area, pleaded guilty Nov. 14 to five embezzlement charges and a forgery count. Authorities say Bidwell had been stealing money since 1996, a pattern that was discovered last August. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:41:43 GMT)

Lawyer: Charges Against Kerik Too Old
A lawyer for former New York City police Commissioner Bernard Kerik says three corruption charges against Kerik should be dismissed because of the statute of limitations. Attorney Barry Berke says the charges involve Kerik's time as city corrections commissioner, which ended in 2000, so the five-year limitation applies. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 19:45:41 GMT)

RNC bomb suspect's lawyer has confidence
MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 3 (UPI) -- A Minnesota lawyer says he's confident he can win if federal prosecutors try his client a second time for an alleged firebomb plot at the Republican convention. (Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:56:04 GMT)

Lawyer walks out on celebrity drugs case
A lawyer has walked out on former television celebrity Peter Verschaffelt just minutes before the start of a court hearing to decide if he will stand trial on drug manufacturing charges. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:14:01 GMT)

Lawyer asks to quit FLDS custody case
A lawyer appointed to represent a 14-year-old girl believed to have been married at age 12 to Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs is seeking to drop out of the child custody case. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:18:53 GMT)

McDonnell resigning as attorney general
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced Tuesday he will resign to focus full time on his bid for governor. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:18:53 GMT)

Attorney to file more claims against BART police
The attorney who filed a $25 million claim against BART and the former police officer who shot and killed Oscar Grant III said he plans to file additional claims against at least one other officer as early as this morning. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 02:44:00 GMT)

Former Farm Bureau lawyer gets 15 years
A former Virginia Farm Bureau lawyer will spend 15 years in prison for stealing at least $2 million from the organization from 1996 through last summer. Judge Timothy K. Sanner yesterday sentenced Lawrence H. Bidwell in Goochland County Circuit Court to 30 years in prison but suspended half of that term, said Goochland Commonwealth’s Attorney Claiborne Stokes. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:06:21 GMT)

Role for Kilpatrick's fancy new lawyer not clear yet
Willie Gary, Kwame Kilpatrick's latest out-of-town legal legend, speaks with a silver tongue and writes with golden ink, say attorneys who have gone up against the Florida trial lawyer who has made a fortune tackling big-name, deep-pocket defendants for huge verdicts. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:30:30 GMT)

China: Human Rights Lawyer in Arbitrary Detention - Government Should Confirm Gao Zhisheng is Not Being Tortured or ...
(New York and London, February 2, 2009)—The Chinese government should immediately disclose the whereabouts of Gao Zhisheng, a leading human rights lawyer who disappeared two weeks ago, Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and Human Rights in China said today in a joint statement. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 08:58:28 GMT)

County attorney says Museum Plaza liens don't put city land at risk
Liens filed against the developers of the Museum Plaza skyscraper couldn't tie up city-owned land, according to an opinion from Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell's office. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:58:38 GMT)

Application process begins for new U.S. attorney
A day after new U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was sworn in to head the Department of Justice, potential candidates to be the next top federal prosecutor in San Diego await further instructions. Candidates will be applying for the opening to Sen. Barbara Boxer, whose committee will screen candidates and recommend a selection to President Barack Obama. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:09:36 GMT)

Family Man, Lawyer Sidney Philpot Was Active in Lakeland
LAKELAND | Lawyer Sidney Gordon Philpot Jr. had always been the kind of man to throw himself into everything he did, said his old college roommate, former law partner and friend, H. Guy Smith. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:15:41 GMT)

Nizar erred in announcing state assembly dissolution: Lawyer
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin has erred in announcing the dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly prior to obtaining the consent of Sultan Azlan Shah, a lawyer said today. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:39:17 GMT)

Pole-dancer bends over backwards to start a new career - as a lawyer
A former lapdancer who now runs a poledancing club is embarking on a new career with a very different kind of bar - she's training to be a lawyer. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:56:30 GMT)

Lawyer-rapist wins a new sentencing
WORCESTER - The state Appeals Court yesterday vacated one of suspended Gardner lawyer Gary R. LeBlanc's 2005 convictions in a case in which he was found guilty of drugging and raping an 18-year-old woman. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:17:44 GMT)

DAR condemns lawyer's killing
THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) condemned the killing of a chief legal officer in Negros Oriental. Lawyer Eleazar Casipong was killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen Friday night in Agan-an village in Sibulan town, some three kilometers north of Dumaguete City. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:53:06 GMT)

Missouri attorney general probes Office Depot pricing
Missouri officials are investigating allegations that Office Depot has overpriced government contracts for school supplies. The announcement from Attorney General Chris Koster follows similar probes in other states about the Delray Beach company's national contract. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:01:01 GMT)

French Finance Minister's Lawyer Threatens Libel Case
PARIS (AFP)--French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner's lawyer threatened Wednesday to sue the author of a new book that accuses him of having unethical ties to African regimes. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 13:46:11 GMT)

Court: Suspended lawyer cannot become Fla. judge
The Florida Supreme Court has advised Gov. Charlie Crist he cannot seat a suspended lawyer as a judge in Palm Beach County. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:04:03 GMT)

NH attorney general warns of charitable scams
In tough times, many people want to help charities, and in New Hampshire, Attorney General Kelly Ayotte says scam artists are trying to take advantage of their generosity. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:19:45 GMT)

NY lawyer wants divorce money back, blames Madoff
A New York lawyer has sued his ex-wife to try to recover millions of dollars he paid in their divorce agreement. He says the amount was based on their belief that they had $5.4 million invested with fraud suspect Bernard Madoff (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:39:19 GMT)

Texas Attorney General Warns Of Myspace Sex Offenders
The attorney general has a warning for parents: watch your kids on Myspace and Facebook. A recent results from a subpeona showed 90 thousand registered sex offenders have myspace account. Attorney general Greg Abbott says social networking sites are an easy tool for sex offenders to find their next victim. In the last four years, the AG's office has arrested more than 100 offenders for using the ... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:51:54 GMT)

Christian Ordered To Pay Attorney Fees For Contempt
FAYETTEVILLE — An attorney who ignored a court order in the Houston Nutt - Mitch Mustain e-mail fracus has been ordered to pay more than $21,000 in attorney fees for being in contempt of court. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:13:58 GMT)

Qimonda lawyer books Asia trip to find investors (Business Times
FRANKFURT: Michael Jaffe, the insolvency lawyer for Qimonda AG, will fly to Asia by the end of this week to meet potential investors for the German memory-chip maker. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:43:45 GMT)

Milan lawyer expects Beckham to return to L.A.
David Beckham has no other choice but to go back to the Los Angeles Galaxy after his loan deal expires, said AC Milan club lawyer Leandro Cantamessa in an Italian radio interview on Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:51:40 GMT)

NY lawyer wants divorce money back, blames Madoff
NEW YORK - A New York lawyer has sued his ex-wife to try to recover millions of dollars he paid in their divorce agreement. He says the amount was based on their belief that... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:56:14 GMT)

Mich. attorney general appeals ruling on Blues deal
LANSING, Mich.—Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox said he is appealing a trial court judge's January rejection of a lawsuit he filed against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan over its indirect purchase of certain for-profit companies. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:05:34 GMT)

Lawyer to ex-wife: Give settlement back, Madoff fleeced me
It wasn't his ex-wife who took him to the cleaners. It was Bernard Madoff. Now a prominent Manhattan lawyer wants to junk a pricey divorce settlement with his ex, charging that he paid her $2.7 million in cash from what he thought was a $5.4 million investment with the admitted Ponzi scheme mastermind. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:12:56 GMT)

NY Lawyer Wants Divorce Money Back
A New York lawyer has sued his ex-wife to try to recover millions of dollars he paid in their divorce agreement. He says the amount was based on the belief that the couple had $5.4 million invested with fraud suspect Bernard Madoff. Steven Simkin says he gave Laura Blank $6.6 million as her share of marital assets in 2006 after more than 30 years of marriage. That included $2.7 million -- half ... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:41:04 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General investigates Springsteen ticket sale complaints
New Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram said today her office would investigate Monday's sale of tickets to Bruce Springsteen concerts at the Izod Center in May after consumers complained about problems they encountered with the Ticketmaster website. "Consumers are questioning... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:41:43 GMT)

Unprepared attorney fined by Hinds judge
A judge has sanctioned a Jackson attorney for being unprepared to go to trial this week in her client's aggravated assault trial. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:20:47 GMT)

Staten Island district attorney honored by recording industry
Photo by Staten Island D.A.'s officeDistrict Attorney Daniel Donovan, right, is presented with a "Gold Record" from Don Robbins, of the Recording Industry Association of America. To the music industry, Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan tops the charts. Representatives... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:35:49 GMT)

Attorney O'Malley Running for Judge
Attorney Margaret O'Malley will run for judge in Cambria County. She currently works at the law firm, Yost & O'Malley. She will now seek a judgeship in the Court of Common Please. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:35:49 GMT)

Idaho lawyer: Guardians need background checks
Associated Press - February 4, 2009 4:34 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho lawyer says the state should protect children by checking to make sure their prospective guardians have not committed... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:43:47 GMT)

Idaho lawyer: Guardians need background checks
An Idaho lawyer says the state should protect children by checking to make sure their prospective guardians have not committed a felony. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:52:06 GMT)

Updated 2/4: Mom's lawyer says relatives want answers
A lawyer representing the family of a 10-year-old boy who died after an incident Tuesday at Evanston's Oakton Elementary School said police and school officials have released no information to the boy's mother. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 21:58:44 GMT)

Ex-U.S. Attorney begins Gov. campaign
Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie has started his campaign for NJ Governor. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:00:53 GMT)

Lawyer: Guilty plea coming in TN church shooting
A defense lawyer says an unemployed truck driver accused of killing two people and wounding six plans to plead guilty to all counts he faces in the Tennessee church shooting rampage. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:01:19 GMT)

Lufti Lawyer: Money's Not Behind Britney Spears Lawsuit
Sam Lutfi ain't broke. At least, that's what his lawyer Bryan Freedman says. The attorney tells E! News any suggestion that Lutfi is suing former... (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:20:08 GMT)

AC Milan lawyer believes Beckham will return to Los Angeles
David Beckham has no other choice but to go back to the Los Angeles Galaxy after his loan deal expires, said AC Milan club lawyer Leandro Cantamessa in an Italian radio interview on Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:20:27 GMT)