Attorney News Feb 2009
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Magistrate, attorney announce plans to run for county judgeships
— COULTER JONES Mountain Top attorney Joe Sklarosky Jr., and Wilkes-Barre Magisterial District Judge William H. Amesbury will run for one of the three likely open county judge seats in Luzerne County this year. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:20:29 GMT)
On the Job: Rose J. Clayton, Bankruptcy lawyer
Rose J. Clayton, Bankruptcy lawyer "I help people who are having financial troubles, whether it be with credit card debt or facing a foreclosure, trouble with IRS. Pretty much any debt that anyone has; there are different options there that I help them through." (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:24:08 GMT)
AZILAH NOT HIRED KILLER, SAYS LAWYER
SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Datuk Hazman Ahmad representing Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial today stressed that the first accused was not a hired killer or gangster involved in secret societies. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:35:50 GMT)
Austria: US citizen alleges assault by police in subway station; lawyer initiates legal action
VIENNA (AP) — A lawyer says he is taking legal action against Austrian police for allegedly assaulting a U.S. citizen last week in a Vienna subway station. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:52:25 GMT)
Merced County district attorney's son arrested in DUI death
The son of Merced County District Attorney Larry Morse II was arrested Saturday in Sonoma County on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and manslaughter. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:01:15 GMT)
Azilah not hired killer, says lawyer
SHAH ALAM, Feb 16 — Lawyer Datuk Hazman Ahmad representing Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial today stressed that the first accused was not a hired killer or gangster involved in secret societies. Hazman said Azilah was a police officer who just helped out on the request of a senior officer and was not promised a promotion due to Altantuya’s death. “Police ... (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:07:15 GMT)
Rwanda: Prosecutor Urges Severe Punishment for Lawyer Over Contempt of Court
Arusha — The Prosecutor of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) Monday said a Rwandan lawyer, Leonidas Nshogoza, accused of contempt of UN court, deserved severe punishment because he allegedly tried to pervert course of justice in a genocide case by bribing and taking false statements from protected prosecution witnesses. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:29:54 GMT)
Russia not trying real Politkovskaya killers:lawyer
Source: Reuters By Shamil Baigin MOSCOW, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Three men on trial for helping murder Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya were just pawns and the real killers are at large, a lawyer for Politkovskaya's ... (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:52:40 GMT)
County Attorney Investigates Smurfit Stone Bankruptcy
County attorney seeks legal services to Bay County in the bankruptcy case filed by Smurfit-Stone. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:55:58 GMT)
Lawyer says Russia not trying real Politkovskaya killers
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Three men on trial for helping murder Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya were just pawns and the real killers are at large, a lawyer for Politkovskaya's family told the trial on Monday. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:56:29 GMT)
Labor attorney, Council member Webb joins firm
City Council member Jack Webb has a new job. Actually, it’s his primary job, he’s just with a new law firm. Webb, a longtime labor and employment attorney, has joined the LaVilla law firm of Brennan, Manna & Diamond as of counsel in the firm’s litigation and labor and employment practice. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:08:41 GMT)
Local attorney turns scribe to salute Lincoln
by Joe Wilhelm Jr. The American Inns of Court decided to honor Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday by printing three submissions from its members recognizing the accomplishments of his life and a Jacksonville attorney was among the chosen few. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:08:51 GMT)
Middlesex DA Leone: U.S. Attorney job attractive, but 'happy where I am'
Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said the U.S. Attorney job is attractive, but he's happy with his current position. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:32:09 GMT)
Town attorney corrects statement on burning ordinance
Attorney Steve Doyle last week corrected a statement that was quoted in a recent Courier-Life article about the new outdoor burning ordinance in the towns of Onalaska and Holland. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:36:32 GMT)
Lawyer asks Ombudsman to probe World Bank report
MANILA, Philippines - To ensure that the Ombudsman would not dismiss the World Bank road mess controversy, a civil lawyer on Monday filed for a sworn request for investigation on the issue. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:41:11 GMT)
Man arrested after attempt to pull him over ends in gunfire; his attorney says it's mistaken identity
The attorney for Marcus Brewer says he is not sure why U.S. Marshals were trying to arrest his client. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:41:56 GMT)
Britain’s Attorney General Arrives In NZ
Britain’s Attorney General The Rt Hon The Baroness Scotland QC will arrive in New Zealand this weekend to begin a round of meetings and speeches in Auckland and Wellington. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:46:00 GMT)
Barlow lawyer heads to Privy Council
The lawyer for convicted double murderer John Barlow is flying to London today to appear before the Privy Council in a final attempt to clear his client's name. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:22:22 GMT)
Lawyer heads off in bid to clear Barlow at Privy Council
The lawyer for convicted double murderer John Barlow is flying to London today to appear before the Privy Council in a final attempt to clear his client's name. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:34:36 GMT)
Omar Khadr's military lawyer to be awarded by B.C. civil liberties group
VANCOUVER, B.C. - An American military lawyer is being recognized by a B.C. civil liberties group for his work on behalf of Canadian citizen Omar Khadr, who is behind bars at the military prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:07:01 GMT)
Omar Khadr's military lawyer to be awarded by B.C. civil liberties group
An American military lawyer is being recognized by a B.C. civil liberties group for his work on behalf of Canadian teenager Omar Khadr, who is behind bars at the military prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:14:49 GMT)
Vice President Joe Biden Announces Chicago Attorney Kareem Dale as Special Assistant to the President for Disability ...
Vice President Joe Biden has announced that Chicago Attorney Kareem Dale will serve as Special Assistant to President Barack Obama for Disability Policy. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:41:00 GMT)
Casey Anthony's Attorney Jose Baez Hospitalized
Eyewitness News has learned Casey Anthony's lead attorney was hospitalized this weekend for stomach problems. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 22:21:15 GMT)
CONSUMER PROTECTION Different powers of attorney
In this week's edition of Consumer Protection, Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco discusses the different types of powers of attorney and what affairs it allows a person or organization to do when you are unavailable or unable to do so. (Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:25:07 GMT)
Russia not trying real Politkovskaya killers, says lawyer
MOSCOW: Three men on trial for helping murder Kremlin critic Anna Politkovskaya are just pawns and the real killers are at large, a lawyer for Politkovskaya’s family told the trial yesterday. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:13:13 GMT)
Attorney mom accused in kidnapping waives extradition
The Portland attorney accused of abducting her two-month-old biological son will return to Oregon by the end of the month, police said. Amanda Stanley and her husband, Clifford Stanley, Jr., waived extradition after being arrested in Texas over the weekend.... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:49:36 GMT)
Drama in Court as Murder Suspect Disowns Lawyer
There was a mild drama at Ebonyi State High Court Three yesterday, when a prime suspect disowned a lawyer engaged by her family members to represent her. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:55:22 GMT)
Azilah not hired killer, says lawyer
Lawyer Datuk Hazman Ahmad representing Chief Inspector Azilah Hadri in the Altantuya Shaariibuu murder trial today stressed that the first accused was not a hired killer or gangster involved in secret societies. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:44:08 GMT)
Massillon woman: Attorney violated trust, ruined lives
The list of victims who claim they were defrauded by a local attorney is growing. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:20:03 GMT)
Justices rule Office of Lawyer Regulation doesn't have to open investigative file
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Monday nullified an order that would have forced the Office of Lawyer Regulation (OLR) to open its full investigative file to a referee in the disciplinary case against Madison attorney Joseph Sommers. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:37:22 GMT)
District Attorney candidates lay out plans to fight crime in tough economy
Last night, students and community members gathered to learn more about the candidates for the Office of Philadelphia District Attorney. Four of the five candidates participated in a panel which took place at Claudia Cohen Hall yesterday: Seth Williams, Michael Turner, Dan McElhatton and Brian Grady. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:11:44 GMT)
District Attorney reviews cases filed by 6 Dallas officers named in lawsuit
The Dallas County district attorney's office is reviewing dozens of cases filed by six Dallas police officers after the officers assisted in an arrest that put a man behind bars for 10 months on what prosecutors say were false charges. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:42:51 GMT)
Tallahassee attorney Rick Bateman hired to defend 'Girls Gone Wild' producer
A Tallahassee civil attorney has been hired to represent the creator of the "Girls Gone Wild" video series in a federal lawsuit that claims the company exploited underage girls by filming them exposing their breasts and engaging in sexually explicit conduct. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:05:02 GMT)
Gallot interested in U.S. attorney job
State Rep. Rick Gallot, D-Grambling, wants the job of U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:24:17 GMT)
N.Y. High Court: Lawyer Subject to Treble Damages for Attempt to Deceive Court
Tracing the legal principles behind a New York statute on lawyer deceit to a law adopted by the English Parliament in 1275, the New York Court of Appeals has determined that an attorney can be subject to treble damages in New York for an unsuccessful attempt to deceive a court. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:01:28 GMT)
Nigeria: Drama in Court As Murder Suspect Disowns Lawyer
Abakaliki — There was a mild drama at Ebonyi State High Court Three yesterday, when a prime suspect disowned a lawyer engaged by her family members to represent her. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:15:32 GMT)
Maxwells attorney wants charges dismissed
The father and stepmother of Erin Maxwell appeared in court Monday. Lynn and Lindsey Maxwell were arrested two months after the 11-year old was found dead in their Palermo home. Our Andy Mattison was at the court proceedings and has more on why their defense attorney says the case against them doesn't hold water. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:07:06 GMT)
Former state's attorney Fitzpatrick dies
John Fitzpatrick, who served as Chittenden County's last part-time state's attorney from 1965 to 1966, died Monday morning at the age of 72. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:19:14 GMT)
Khadr's U.S. lawyer honoured in Canada
An American military lawyer is being recognized by a B.C. civil liberties group for his work on behalf of Canadian Omar Khadr, who is behind bars at the U.S. prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:33:40 GMT)
Gordo lawyer noted for humor, tenacity
C.O. Burkhalter worked as a rural mail carrier in Pickens County for more than two decades. But in all that time, he never gave up on the idea of being a lawyer. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:38:51 GMT)
U.S. military lawyer honoured for work on behalf of Khadr
VANCOUVER (Feb 17, 2009) -- A U.S. military lawyer is being recognized by a B.C. civil liberties group for his work on behalf of Canadian citizen Omar Khadr, who is behind bars at the military prison camp in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association said yesterday that Lt.-Cmdr. William Kuebler's work for Khadr, 22, earned him the group's annual award this year, the first time a ... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 09:46:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Glasgow man not fugitive
The lawyer for a man charged Saturday after his girlfriend was shot and injured by a deputy U.S. marshal in Louisville said he is convinced his client was "in the wrong place at the wrong time." (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:01:37 GMT)
Charges Against Zimbabwe's Ministerial Nominee Changed-Lawyer
MUTARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Detained Zimbabwean ministerial nominee Roy Bennett faced fresh charges Tuesday of illegal possession of weapons, his lawyer said. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:03:58 GMT)
City lawyer to head electoral body
A Nairobi lawyer Cecil Guyana Miller has been Selected to head the interim independent electoral commission. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:06:04 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney takes first step to being governor
Former U.S. Attorney Patrick Meehan rolled out a “Meehan for Pennsylvania” Web site Monday, another in a series of steps the former Delaware County District Attorney has taken toward a possible 2010 bid as a Republican candidate for governor. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 10:49:52 GMT)
Ruston rep interested US Attorney post
GRAMBLING, La. -- State Rep. Rick Gallot is interested in being the next U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Gallot, a Ruston Democrat, is a 42-year-old criminal... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:13:37 GMT)
Ruston rep interested US Attorney post
Associated Press - February 17, 2009 6:04 AM ET GRAMBLING, La. (AP) - State Rep. Rick Gallot is interested in being the next U.S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:15:59 GMT)
Mumbai suspects’ lawyer questions their custody status
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Questions were raised on Monday on the status of the six top LeT operatives arrested for their suspected role in the Mumbai terror attacks, including Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, by their lawyer, who claimed that only one of the accused had been remanded to police custody. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 11:34:02 GMT)
Merckles Said Poised to Name Lawyer Goerg VEM Trustee (Update1)
Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Germany’s billionaire Merckle family and its creditors are poised to name lawyer Klaus Hubert Goerg as the trustee of the VEM Vermoegensverwaltung GmbH investment holding that is at the center of a rescue effort, four people close to the matter said. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:10:40 GMT)
Entertainment attorney to speak at LLCC
The Multicultural Awareness Center at Lincoln Land Community College and the Springfield Urban League will host entertainment attorney Marshawn Evans, who has been featured on NBC’s “The Apprentice,” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Trutter Center, on the main campus at 5250 Shepherd Road. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:36:14 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney hospitalized for stomachache
Casey Anthony's defense attorney Jose Baez checked himself into a hospital Friday night with a "stomach ache," according to his spokeswoman Marti Mackenzie. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:59:10 GMT)
UK lawyer guilty in bribery case
UK tax lawyer David Mills is found guilty of accepting a bribe from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:43:41 GMT)
British lawyer convicted in Berlusconi case
British lawyer David Mills has been convicted of corruption and sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison in a case that involves Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:04:11 GMT)
Berlusconi lawyer Mills found guilty of bribe
The former tax lawyer of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Britain's David Mills, was found guilty Tuesday of accepting a bribe and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:47:54 GMT)
State prosecutor and Ruston representative interested in U.S. Attorney post
Sherb Sentell, a prosecutor in the Webster district attorney's office, and State Rep. Rick Gallot of Ruston are interested in being the next U. S. attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. Sentell, 42, has a private law practice in Minden, is an assistant district attorney and a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve. He has has submitted a letter to U. S. Sen. Mary Landrieu expressing his ... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:27:34 GMT)
Berlusconi lawyer Mills guilty of taking bribe
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's former tax lawyer, Britain's David Mills, was found guilty Tuesday of accepting a 600,000-dollar bribe and sentenced to four-and-a-half years in jail. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:32:56 GMT)
British lawyer convicted in Berlusconi case
A British lawyer accused of taking $600,000 in exchange for false testimony designed to help Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was convicted of corruption Tuesday and sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:48:05 GMT)
UK lawyer jailed in Berlusconi-linked bribe case
A prominent British lawyer was convicted Tuesday of taking a $600,000 bribe in a case that could have implications for Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, media reports said. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:59:26 GMT)
New Albany County attorney appointed
Albany County Executive Mike Breslin has appointed a new county attorney. Craig Denning was appointed by Breslin to serve as Albany County attorney; his appointment was approved by the county legislature Feb. 9th. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:23:16 GMT)
Attorney: Councilman's prostitution trial date still not set
The attorney for Horry County Councilman Marion Foxworth, who is facing two prostitution-related charges, said Tuesday afternoon that there is still no date set for the trial. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:49:50 GMT)
Berlusconi lawyer guilty of taking bribe
Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi's former tax lawyer, Britain's David Mills, has been found guilty of accepting a $US600,000 ($A923,700) bribe. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:50:31 GMT)
Acting U.S. Attorney Laurie Magid appointed to interim post
Acting U.S. Attorney Laurie Magid has been appointed interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, making her the first woman to hold this position in this district. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder appointed Magid, effective Feb. 11, according... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:02:46 GMT)
British lawyer convicted in Italian corruption trial tied to Berlusconi
In one of Italy's most high-profile corruption trials, a British lawyer was found guilty on Tuesday for lying under oath to protect Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:25:05 GMT)
Defendant threatened to kill own attorney
SPOKANE - A man on trial for a brutal murder just more than a year ago threatened to kill his defense attorney. Cole Strandberg previously made two threatening phone calls to attorney Al Rossi. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:55:01 GMT)
Oklahoma City attorney charged in alleged trial scheme
An Oklahoma City attorney was accused today of getting a defense witness to lie during a drug trial last year. The attorney, Mark Anthony Clayborne, 46, also is accused of putting a falsified videotape into evidence at the trial. He was charged in Oklahoma County District Court with subornation of perjury and allowing the production of a false exhibit as evidence. Clayborne defended Jose Cruz ... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:01:08 GMT)
Lawyer jailed after taking Berlusconi's bribe
An Italian court has sentenced a British tax lawyer to four-and-a-half years in jail for accepting a bribe from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:17:00 GMT)
Attorney Will Garner Lucre, Not Gift Cards, as Recompense for Class-Action Representation
Attorney Neil B. Fineman of Yorba Linda won’t be getting paid for his efforts in a class action lawsuit in the form of 12,500 $10 store credits at a women’s clothing chain, after all. He’ll be getting cash. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:37:41 GMT)
Ann Arbor man accused of strangling his girlfriend gets new attorney
The preliminary hearing for a man charged with strangling his girlfriend in the Ann Arbor home they shared was postponed Tuesday so he could get a new attorney.... (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:03:29 GMT)
Middlesex DA Leone: U.S. Attorney job attractive, but 'happy where I am'
Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said the U.S. Attorney job is attractive, but he's happy with his current position. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:10:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Trump high-rise in New Orleans on hold
A developers' lawyer says a proposed $400 million New Orleans high-rise involving real estate mogul Donald Trump is on hold pending the recovery of the national economy. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:32:05 GMT)
Attorney General to sue Excellus for "manipulation of rates"
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Attorney General Cuomo announced that his office has served a five-day notice of intent to sue Excellus Health Plan ("Excellus") for defrauding consumers and patients across Upstate New York by manipulating reimbursement rates for out-of-network services. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:50:42 GMT)
Magid named US attorney for eastern Pennsylvania
Acting U.S. Attorney Laurie Magid has been named to the position and can drop the "acting" from her title. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:53:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Client like 'Homer Simpson'
WALSALL , England, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- A British man who admitted in court to illegally possessing a Taser was branded a real life "Homer Simpson" by his lawyer. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:02:40 GMT)
Attorney General's Office to Sue Excellus
New York's attorney general is suing Rochester's major health insurance provider. Andrew Cuomo claims Excellus defrauded consumers by manipulating rates and relying on outdated information. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:09:59 GMT)
Ex-Attorney General Joins Debevoise & Plimpton
Former United States Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey is going back to private practice. The New York-based law firm Debevoise & Plimpton said Tuesday that Mr. Mukasey was joining the firm as a partner in its litigation department. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 22:24:13 GMT)
Former Attorney General Mukasey to Join Debevoise (Update1)
Feb. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will join New York law firm Debevoise & Plimpton, the firm said today in a statement. (Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:05:11 GMT)
Lawyer critizes gorilla birthday bash
BOSTON, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a victim hurt by a gorilla that escaped from Boston's Franklin Park Zoo six years ago objects to the zoo's birthday celebration for the primate. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:33:27 GMT)
Attorney impersonation trial going to jury
Associated Press - February 17, 2009 10:25 PM ET CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) - A defense witness in Mauricio Celis' (seh-LEES') attorney impersonation trial testified today that Celis did not... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:37:38 GMT)
Attorney impersonation trial going to jury
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- A defense witness in Mauricio Celis' trial on 22 counts of impersonating an attorney testified Tuesday that Celis did not represent him and his ex-wife as she... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:37:53 GMT)
Trutanich ad for L.A. city attorney draws criticism
Carmen Trutanich has been asked to stop running a TV commercial said to unfairly depict Latinos as gang members. His campaign says the complaints were orchestrated by supporters of rival Jack Weiss. In the midst of a bruising final few weeks of the Los Angeles city attorney's race, two groups are calling on candidate Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich to stop running a television commercial that they ... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:46:15 GMT)
Law firm Debevoise hires ex-US attorney general Mukasey
Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will join Debevoise & Plimpton LLP as a litigation partner later this month, the law firm said on Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:56:46 GMT)
Attorney: City due payment from sale
The city is owed a payment as part of the sale of York City Industrial Park properties to Harrisburg Area Community College, an attorney told the York City Council Tuesday night. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:01:16 GMT)
In Embarrassment for Italy's Berlusconi, British Lawyer Convicted of Taking Bribe
LONDON, Feb. 17 -- An Italian court convicted a British lawyer Tuesday of accepting a $600,000 bribe in exchange for false testimony in corruption trials involving Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
LEGISLATURE: County attorney refutes basis for treasurer review board.
Niagara County Attorney Claude Joerg on Tuesday strongly denied assertions that the Legislature has an obligation to form a board of inquiry to investigate Treasurer David Broderick’s estate work. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:46:25 GMT)
Lawyer criticizes gorilla birthday bash
BOSTON, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a victim hurt by a gorilla that escaped from Boston's Franklin Park Zoo six years ago objects to the zoo's birthday celebration for the primate. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:18:09 GMT)
Lawyer gets OK to see Tamara Greene homicide file
A federal judge in Detroit has agreed to let a lawyer for the family of slain stripper Tamara Greene review the police homicide file on her slaying, but under carefully controlled circumstances. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:25:11 GMT)
Car crash kills San Bernardino County deputy district attorney
A San Bernardino County deputy district attorney was killed in a Tuesday morning car crash near Corona while commuting to her Chino office, authorities said. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:36:56 GMT)
Attorney argues that Noe didn’t steal
An attorney for Tom Noe Tuesday said that, because the state of Ohio gave the convicted rare-coin dealer “an unbelievable amount of authority” in managing the state’s $50 million rare-coin funds, he should not have been convicted of theft. Bill Wilkinson, a Columbus lawyer representing Noe in his appeal, tried to make the case that Noe was acting within the scope of his contract with the state ... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:51:21 GMT)
NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to sue Excellus for using out-of-date reimbursement rates
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he plans to sue Excellus, Central New York's largest insurer, for defrauding customers out of millions of dollars. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:02:02 GMT)
Search for new attorney delays accused cop killer's case
An accused cop killer's court case will be delayed a few weeks while he gets a new attorney, lawyers said Tuesday at his arraignment. But charges against an alleged co-defendant who police believe pulled the trigger don't appear to be any closer. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:23:12 GMT)
U.K. Lawyer Sentenced for Taking Bribe From Berlusconi
British lawyer David Mills has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for accepting a $600,000 bribe from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in 1997. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:54:53 GMT)
Debevoise hires former US attorney general
US firm Debevoise & Plimpton has scooped George W Bushs final attorney general Michael Mukasey. ... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:54:12 GMT)
MoD Documents Stolen From Lawyer On Train
Legal papers thought to belong to the Ministry of Defence have been stolen from a lawyer on a train. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:26:00 GMT)
Philadelphia Attorney To Testify In Fumo Trial
Prominent Philadelphia attorney Richard Sprague is expected to testify for the government in the corruption trial of former state Sen. Vincent Fumo. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:36:19 GMT)
White House lawyer visiting Guantánamo prison camps
President Barack Obama's chief White House lawyer was on a site visit at the prison camps of Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday, working on a plan to empty the detention center of 245 detainees within a year. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:39:21 GMT)
Attorney General: U.S. a nation of cowards on matters of race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder described the United States Wednesday as a nation of cowards on matters of race, saying most Americans avoid discussing unresolved racial issues. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:55:23 GMT)
Lawyer Says Marshals Targeted Wrong Guy
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - The lawyer for a Glasgow man chased and fired at by U.S. marshals in Louisville said his client "was in the wrong place at the wrong time." (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:58:38 GMT)
Attorney general says U.S. a nation of 'cowards' when it comes to race
Attorney General Eric Holder said most Americans avoid discussing awkward racial issues. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:13:42 GMT)
Be wary of Facebook rules, cautions Winnipeg lawyer
Facebook has done an about-face on changes to its terms of service, but a Winnipeg lawyer suggests people should still be concerned about how their information might be used. He advises everyone to read the terms of use. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:22:02 GMT)
Possibilities line up to be next U.S. Attorney
WANTED: U.S. Attorney with trial experience, possibly a career prosecutor, outstanding academic credentials and a fervor to tackle the pay-to-play culture, street violence and terrorism. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:31:09 GMT)
Attorney General Eric Holder: We're cowards on race
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder described the United States Wednesday as a nation of cowards on matters of race, saying most Americans avoid discussing awkward racial issues. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:49:58 GMT)
Bishop considers run for state attorney general
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, a Rochester Republican, has formed an exploratory committee to look at a possible run for state Attorney General. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:53:46 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten announces gun and drug indictments of 15 people following half-year federal investigation
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten announced this afternoon the indictments of 15 local men and woman on various federal gun and drug charges. The indictments resulted from a six-month undercover investigation run by a group of federal, state and local law... (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:35:16 GMT)
Ill. attorney general proposes new ethics fines
SPRINGFIELD, Ill . (AP) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants to slap governments with up to a $1,000 fine for denying citizens the right to view public documents. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:39:11 GMT)
Stiles gets nod for city attorney in Virginia Beach
VIRGINIA BEACH The City Council has selected Deputy City Attorney Mark Stiles for the top legal job. The council came to the decision after interviewing three candidates. Stiles will replace Les Lilley, who will become a Circuit Court judge. (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:10:38 GMT)
Attorney General: U.S. a nation of cowards on matters of race
Attorney General Eric Holder signs autographs at the Justice Department today after addressing the nation's reticence to confront racial issues. (Photo by Lawrence Jackson) (Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:21:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Religion not an issue in NY beheading case
A Muslim-American television executive accused of decapitating his wife remained jailed without bail Wednesday as his lawyer dismissed suggestions that culture played a role in the crime. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:11:59 GMT)
Milgaard lawyer agrees to represent man appealing sentencing in RCMP killings
EDMONTON - A lawyer who helped overturn two of Canada's most high-profile wrongful murder convictions has agreed to represent one of the men convicted in the deaths of four Mounties near Mayerthorpe, Alta. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:13:00 GMT)
Lawyer: Religion not an issue in NY beheading case
A Muslim-American television executive accused of decapitating his wife remained jailed without bail Wednesday as his lawyer dismissed suggestions that culture played a role in the crime. Muzzammil "Mo" Hassan, 44, appeared subdued during a brief appearance Wednesday in Orchard Park Village Court, where his lawyer waived his right to a felony hearing. The beheaded body of Aasiya Hassan, 37, was ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:25:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Religion not an issue in NY beheading case
(By CAROLYN THOMPSON, Associated Press Writer) A Muslim-American television executive accused of decapitating his wife remained jailed without bail Wednesday as his lawyer dismissed suggestions that culture played a role in the crime. Muzzammil "Mo" Hassan, 44, appeared subdued during a brief appearance Wednesday in Orchard Park Village Court, where his lawyer waived his right to a felony ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:26:48 GMT)
US Attorney General to visit Guantanamo
US Attorney General Eric Holder is to visit the controversial US military detention center at Guantanamo Bay next week, he said Wednesday. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:57:28 GMT)
Tyler lawmaker has words with Chinese-American lawyer from Dallas
AUSTIN — In a heated exchange Wednesday, Rep. Leo Berman shouted “go home!” to a Dallas lawyer of Chinese-American descent who had called the lawmaker “despicable” and “evil.” (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:04:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Religion not an issue in NY beheading case
A Muslim-American television executive accused of decapitating his wife remained jailed without bail Wednesday as his lawyer dismissed suggestions that culture played a role in the crime. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:09:35 GMT)
Lawyer says religion not an issue in N.Y. beheading case
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - A television executive accused of decapitating his wife remained jailed without bail Wednesday as his lawyer dismissed suggestions that culture played a role in the crime. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 01:10:00 GMT)
Milgaard lawyer may represent Hennessey in sentence appeal
A lawyer who was involved in two of Canada's best known wrongful-conviction cases is planning to represent one of the men convicted of manslaughter in the slayings of four RCMP officers in Mayerthorpe, Alta. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:08:02 GMT)
Sweat Equity: Dallas Lawyer Exchanges Law for Career in 'Hot Yoga'
When Dallas lawyer David Buckner discovered Bikram Yoga -- often called "hot yoga" because it is practiced in rooms heated to about 105 degrees -- he was hooked. Today, Buckner and his wife co-own a Bikram Yoga studio. Never in love with the law, Buckner left legal practice for good in 2005 and says he never looked back. "The best thing about my job is that when people come in, no matter how bad ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:10:03 GMT)
Still No Clues in Attorney Killing
It's been a week since a Bucks County attorney was gunned down outside his office while walking into work. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:22:22 GMT)
Madoff Attorney Uses Savvy and Likability to Protect a Despised Client
A wide range of Ira Lee Sorkin's peers in the white-collar and securities bars describe him as an outsized personality who is effective because he is so likable. One attorney says Sorkin is "very gregarious and good-natured," but has "the residual toughness necessary in a criminal defense lawyer." That toughness will come in handy as he faces the challenging task of representing one of the most ... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:23:23 GMT)
Attorney General Holder Urges Justice Department to Discuss Race Openly
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. urged employees yesterday to take advantage of Black History Month to begin a dialogue about race, labeling the United States a "nation of cowards" for not discussing the country's checkered history openly. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:58:26 GMT)
Suspended attorney charged with felonies
Suspended Romney attorney Donald Paul Cookman, who is also a former Hampshire County commissioner, has been charged with three counts of embezzlement and four counts of forgery following a five-week investigation by West Virginia State Police. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:20:16 GMT)
Wood to resign as U.S. attorney
John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today in a news release that he has submitted his resignation to President Obama, effective Feb. 28. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:31:23 GMT)
Attorney general says U.S. ‘nation of cowards' on racial matters
WASHINGTON | Eric Holder, America’s first black attorney general, said Wednesday the U.S. was “a nation of cowards” on matters of race, with most Americans avoiding candid discussions of racial issues. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:33:39 GMT)
Lawyer derides ethics decision
A lawyer for Everett School Superintendent Frederick Foresteire is rejecting as unwarranted a state Ethics Commission decision that Foresteire violated the state conflict-of-interest law. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:02:08 GMT)
Mike Bishop considers run for Michigan attorney general
Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop, a Rochester Republican, has formed an exploratory committee to look at a possible run for state attorney general. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:22:50 GMT)
Milgaard lawyer represents man guilty in RCMP deaths
A lawyer who helped overturn two of Canada's most high-profile wrongful murder convictions has agreed to represent one of the men convicted in the deaths of four Mounties near Mayerthorpe, Alta. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:36:26 GMT)
Angry words fly between Texas legislator, lawyer after immigration discussion
AUSTIN – In a heated exchange over immigration Wednesday, Rep. Leo Berman shouted "go home!" to a Dallas lawyer of Chinese-American descent who had called the lawmaker "despicable" and "evil." (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:55:50 GMT)
Ex-Fumo lawyer testifies against him
Sprague contradicts defendant on deletion of e-mail evidence. Former state Sen. Vincent Fumo's longtime friend and counsel testified Wednesday that he never believed Fumo when he said another lawyer had told him he could destroy e-mail evidence during an FBI corruption probe. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:58:56 GMT)
Sweden FSA Appoints Per Hakansson New Chief Attorney
STOCKHOLM -(Dow Jones)- Sweden's Financial Supervisory Authority Thursday said it has appointed Per Hakansson as its new chief attorney starting this spring. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:31:02 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General calls country "cowardly" on race matters
WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder described the United States Wednesday as a nation of cowards on matters of race, saying most Americans avoid discussing awkward racial issues. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:03:00 GMT)
Rumford lawyer suspended
A justice at Maine's top court ordered a Rumford lawyer to stop practicing law in Maine for six months and a day. Maine Supreme Judicial Court Associate Justice Andrew Mead ordered Seth Carey suspended beginning March 30. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:06:57 GMT)
Attorney general urges conversations about race
February 18, 2009 - US Attorney General Eric Holder speaks with the media after participating in the Department of Justice African American History Month program at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:41:44 GMT)
Rwanda: Trial of Rwandan Lawyer Accused of Contempt of UN Court Begins Monday
The trial against Rwandan lawyer Leonidas Nshogoza, charged for contempt of court at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), is scheduled to begin on February 9 ,according to the ICTR Spokesperson, Roland Amoussouga. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:57:24 GMT)
Woman injured in Metra crash entitled to $16 million: rail line attorney
Commuter line attorney, though, says $16 million is sufficient A Metra passenger critically injured in a deadly 2005 derailment is entitled to as much as $16 million for medical care and other expenses, said an attorney for the commuter rail line. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:46:25 GMT)
Hamilton County: Former judge is new WWTA attorney
Former Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Mike Carter started serving Wednesday as the county Water and Wastewater Treatment Authority’s attorney. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:28:00 GMT)
High court suspends lawyer
Las Vegas lawyer Darren Walker has received a 40-month suspension for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law and for not responding to a formal complaint filed against him by the State Bar of Nevada. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:25:39 GMT)
‘Alabang Boy’ defies lawyer’s advice to keep quiet at House hearing
Two of the three “Alabang Boys” zipped their mouths, except Richard Santos Brodett, to the apparent dismay of his lawyer during a congressional hearing on Thursday on charges linking all three of them to drug trafficking. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:22:21 GMT)
Casey Anthony's attorney says diary entry is from 2003
Defense attorney Jose Baez told the "Today" show that the diary entry was "before Caylee was even born." Baez is representing Casey Anthony, who is charged with daughter Caylee's murder. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:14:28 GMT)
Attorney: Coach charged with sex crimes innocent
COQUILLE --The defense attorney for a 36-year-old high school track coach charged with sexually abusing a teenage athlete has criticized Coquille police for their investigation and predicted the case will be dismissed. Attorney David Terry of Roseburg says Wendy Boutiette... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:46:12 GMT)
Texas political fundraiser convicted of falsely representing self as lawyer to collect fees
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A prominent Democratic political fundraiser was convicted Thursday of falsely representing himself as a lawyer to collect millions of dollars in attorneys fees. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:08:17 GMT)
Is Attorney General Eric Holder Right That We Are 'a Nation of Cowards' on Race?
The attorney general calls the U.S. "a nation of cowards" on race relations. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:12:28 GMT)
Pontoon Beach couple hires lawyer after house explosion
A couple whose home exploded Friday in Pontoon Beach has hired a lawyer, who said Thursday he had no reason to believe his clients would blow up their own home. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:30:10 GMT)
Will Google be targeted by new Attorney General for Antitrust?
In an interview with Christine Varney, a newly nominated Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust by the Obama administration, she said that Google is a monopoly and should be investigated. If her nomination succeeds, we could see her going after the search giant in short order. "[Google]... (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:51:49 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Attorney Named SEC Enforcement Chief
Deutsche Bank Attorney Named SEC Enforcement Chief (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:27:46 GMT)
New: AG staff lawyer on job awaiting resolution of DUI charges
SCRANTON -- A senior staff lawyer with the state attorney general's office remains on the job while awaiting a resolution to driving under the influence charges, state officials said Thursday. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:03:53 GMT)
Attorney General's Remarks Ignite Debate Over Race Relations
Attorney General Eric Holder's remarks may have ripped open a scab that President Obama's election and much of his rhetoric had built on top of long-running wound. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:23:00 GMT)
Lawyer Says Death Penalty Illegal
The lawyer for a Santa Fe man accused of killing an alleged cocaine dealer is asking a state district court judge to declare New Mexico's death penalty unconstitutional. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:32:05 GMT)
Milgaard lawyer to help with appeal in Mountie killings
By admin Thursday, 19 February 2009 - 3:42pm. EDMONTON—A lawyer who helped overturn two of Canada’s most high-profile wrongful murder convictions has agreed to represent one of the men convicted in the deaths of four Mounties near Mayerthorpe, Alta. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:50:17 GMT)
LV attorney who stole $398,345 for gambling habit suspended
A Las Vegas attorney who admitted stealing $398,345 from his clients to support his gambling habit has been suspended for five years by the Nevada Supreme Court. The court rejected the recommendation of the state Bar that he be disbarred. (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:01:46 GMT)
Lawyer says NM death penalty illegal (1:40 p.m.)
Lawyer says NM death penalty illegal (1:40 p.m.) (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:05:10 GMT)
Angry words fly between Texas legislator, lawyer after immigration discussion
In a heated exchange over immigration Wednesday, Rep. Leo Berman shouted "go home!" to a Dallas lawyer of Chinese-American descent who had called the lawmaker "despicable" and "evil." (Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:06:49 GMT)
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