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Attorney News Feb 2009

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Atlanta Falcons part ways with all-pro safety Lawyer Milloy
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Safety Lawyer Milloy, a four-time Pro Bowler, will not be returning to the Atlanta Falcons. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:57:00 GMT)

Attorney General stops at Pope Air Force Base
POPE AIR FORCE BASE â€“ Attorney General Roy Cooper made a trip to Pope Air Force Base Monday to talk about a problem he's sees much too often â€“ scams targeting the military. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:06:10 GMT)

Bilzin Sumberg Cuts Attorney, Staff Positions
Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod has cut some attorney and staff positions, managing partner John Sumberg has confirmed. Sumberg declined to say exactly how many positions were cut, but sources say at least two attorneys and two secretaries in the firm's corporate and real estate areas lost their jobs. Sumberg said the firm expects to have moderate growth going forward. "Our primary focus ... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:12:51 GMT)

State Bar yanks ex-Portsmouth city attorney's law license
The Virginia State Bar revoked the law license of former Portsmouth City Attorney Steven Lieberman for mishandling client funds. Lieberman, who's been in private practice for 20 years, admitted he violated the State Bar's disciplinary rules and consented to having his license revoked, the State Bar said in a news release. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 02:57:29 GMT)

U.S. attorney general visits Guantanamo prison
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder Monday visited the American military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as part of the Obama administration's ongoing review on how to close the facility within one year. Accompanied by aides from the Justice Department, Holder inspected the detention facilities and courtrooms there, according to U.S. TV and wire reports. He also reportedly met with U.S. military ... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:11:45 GMT)

No basis for Schwarzenegger's move to remove receiver, attorney argues
The administration of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has failed to cite any legal basis for the termination of a court-appointed receiver charged with bringing the state's prison health care into constitutional compliance, the receiver's attorney argued Monday in a court filing. The state's motion to get rid of receiver J. Clark Kelso and his blueprint for reform "demonstrates the same reckless ... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:04:38 GMT)

New York Attorney General takes former Merrill Lynch CEO to court
New York state’s attorney general filed a court motion on Monday to compel former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain to discuss US$4-billion in employee bonuses, ratcheting up its probe into a hot-button issue in the recession. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:11:28 GMT)

Falcons part ways with S Lawyer Milloy
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) â€” Safety Lawyer Milloy, a four-time Pro Bowler, will not be returning to the Atlanta Falcons. The team announced it will not re-sign the 35-year-old Milloy, who can pursue other options when free agency begins on Friday. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:15:25 GMT)

Source: A-Rod tabs same lawyer as Pettitte
Alex Rodriguez has retained lawyer Jay Reisinger, the second member of his legal team who also worked for Sammy Sosa and Andy Pettitte. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:25:04 GMT)

Binyam Mohamed: lawyer pledges to win him justice
Binyam Mohamed the British resident detained at Guantanamo Bay was freed yesterday as his lawyer pledged to win him justice. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:02:42 GMT)

Records from 2006 RTA election will go to attorney general
The ballots and related polling records from the May 2006 Regional Transportation Authority election were ordered Monday turned over to Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard for a criminal investigation into whether the results were manipulated. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:11:05 GMT)

Wheatley blames lawyer for offshore cash
Music promoter Glenn Wheatley has told a court that a lawyer approached him after learning of his cash woes and advised him to send his money offshore. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:30:51 GMT)

Marvin Harrison, Lawyer Milloy to become free agents
Receiver Marvin Harrison and ex-Washington Huskies safety Lawyer Milloy are among the players who will have a chance to pursue options when free agency starts Friday. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:12:25 GMT)

Defense attorney cites Herald's coverage as reason to move murder trial
EVERETT -- A Seattle attorney is concerned his client, charged in a 2007 double homicide, won't get a fair trial because of media coverage of a co-defendant's trial. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 08:25:11 GMT)

MODEL THREATENED LAWYER: COPS
A transgender model who claimed she had an illicit affair with jailed Manhattan moneyman Jeffrey Epstein pulled a knife on her lawyer and demanded drug money, officials said yesterday. Avarelle Cordero, 25, has been at Rikers Island since being... (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:29:45 GMT)

N.Y. attorney general to force disclosure
The New York Attorney General's Office on Monday moved to force former Merrill Lynch & Co. CEO John Thain to disclose details about bonuses paid to Merrill employees before the company was sold to Bank of America Corp. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:36:22 GMT)

Peters council nixes modifications, angers lawyer
Referring to council members as "idiots" and worse, lawyer Michael Dempster angrily left a council meeting after a vote involving a controversial residential development off of East McMurray Road. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:53:43 GMT)

Lawyer's death hurts case
One of the people who could shed the most light on Michel Dumont's wrongful rape conviction is his former lawyer. But unfortunately he's dead. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:57:54 GMT)

The Clarion News: General News: State police and district attorney warn of local heroin scourge
CLARION - “There seems to be a common reaction to the heroin issues in Clarion County that ‘It’s not my kid,’” said Clarion County District Attorney Mark T. Aaron. “We have to remember people 18 to 21 years old are famous for taking risks. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:18:27 GMT)

Lawyer Warns Seselj Trial May Collapse
Ex-tribunal official concerned about consequences of possible imposition of counsel on defendant in separate contempt case. A former lawyer in the war crimes trial of Vojislav Seselj has warned that it could be about to fall apart following judges’ decision to suspend proceedings. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:31:44 GMT)

Federal attorney wants only S.C., N.C. in case
COLUMBIA — South Carolina and North Carolina should go toe-to-toe in their court fight over water rights without two utility companies and a city in the mix, according to an attorney for the federal government. The U.S. solicitor general's opinion bolsters South Carolina's case and could help the cash-strapped state pay for the lawsuit, South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster said Monday. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:55:36 GMT)

Attorney General Eric Holder conducts Guantánamo inspection visit
Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday visited the U.S. detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, as the Obama administration weighs what is needed to shut the facility. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:56:10 GMT)

Dziekanski family lawyer says officers 'overreacted'
The lawyer representing the mother of Robert Dziekanski, who died after being Tasered at Vancouver International Airport, says the RCMP officers involved in the incident "totally overreacted." (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:20:17 GMT)

Blunt Lawyer Recommends no Jail Time
A lawyer for former North Dakota workers compensation director Sandy Blunt says his client should not get jail time for his felony conviction. A jury convicted Blunt last December of misspending more than $10,000 in public money while he was director of the Workforce Safety and Insurance agency. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:46:12 GMT)

Falcons Part Ways With Lawyer Milloy
The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with veteran safety Lawyer Milloy by announcing they would not renew his contract. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:26:42 GMT)

North Bay Village's city attorney may be replaced
North Bay Village commissioners may consider replacing city attorney Robert Switkes, a move that could come up at Friday's special commission meeting. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:10:14 GMT)

Haitian Human Rights Attorney, Legal Educator, and Justice Advocate Mario Joseph to Receive Santa Clara University's ...
A human-rights attorney who fought for decades for justice and the rule of law under Haiti’s former dictatorship is the recipient of Santa Clara University School of Law’s 2009 Katharine and George Alexander Law Prize. Mario Joseph will receive the award March 8 at 6 p.m. at the Silicon Valley Capital Club. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:29:43 GMT)

Defense attorney Stan Simrin dies
A dogged and revered defense attorney, inspiring religious teacher and loving husband is a resume not many men can boast of. Stanley Simrin, however, was all those things and more, becoming one of Kern County's most respected criminal defense attorneys in his nearly four decades of practicing law. He worked hard and never mentioned stopping until a stroke hospitalized him in late November. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:53:31 GMT)

Lawyer for Accused Killer, 11, Files for Emergency Bail
The lawyer for an 11-year-old boy accused of killing his father's pregnant fiancee has filed an emergency motion asking a Lawrence County judge to set bail. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:15:52 GMT)

U.S. attorney general visits Guantánamo Bay prison camp
Attorney General Eric Holder visited the U.S. detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, as the Obama administration weighs what is needed to shut the facility. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:16:11 GMT)

Attorney: Suspended commissioner was scared, pulled gun
Suspended Miramar Commissioner Fitzroy Salesman was scared and pulled his gun on two teens in a crowded Winn-Dixie in self-defense, his attorney told Broward County jurors today. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:44:50 GMT)

People accused of sex abuse presumed guilty: lawyer
The lawyer for the estate of a probation officer accused of sexually abusing young probationers says people accused of such crimes are presumed guilty by the public. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:07:22 GMT)

Lawyer Says Trainer Anderson Will Not Testify Against Bonds
A lawyer for personal trainer Greg Anderson said Tuesday she expects Anderson to tell a federal judge in San Francisco on Friday that he won't testify in baseball champion Barry Bonds' upcoming perjury trial. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:21:08 GMT)

Maine Lawyer Accused Of Stealing $70K Is Disbarred
PORTLAND (AP) -- Maine's supreme court has ordered the disbarment of a Boothbay Harbor lawyer who allegedly stole $70,000 from a trust and failed to appear at a hearing. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:35:40 GMT)

B.C. lawyer in $500M Ticketmaster suit calls U.S. deal 'encouraging'
A lawyer representing Canadians in a class action suit filed in Ontario against Ticketmaster welcomed the company's decision to reimburse U.S. customers who were charged inflated prices for concert tickets. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:41:50 GMT)

Defense Attorney Stanley Simrin Has Died
A prominent local defense attorney who played a key role in numerous high profile cases passed away this morning. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:55:02 GMT)

Attorney: Bethel Park Man Accused Of Assaulting Child Led Troubled Life
PITTSBURGH -- An attorney spoke out Tuesday for the teen accused of attacking a 7-year-old boy in a public bathroom. Police said 18-year-old Donald Miller sexually assaulted the child at knifepoint at the Bethel Park municipal building on Saturday afternoon. (Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:57:37 GMT)

Dolphins owner, attorney to chair Fin Cup Pro-Am
The Honda Classic has announced that new Miami Dolphins owner Stephen M. Ross and prominent sports attorney Rick Horrow will serve as co-chairmen of the Fin Cup Pro-Am as a Monday prelude to the tournament (March 5-8) at PGA National Resort & Spa. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:56:05 GMT)

Attorney General Holder to stay away from Obama speech
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder will watch President Barack Obama's prime-time speech to Congress and the country from a secret location for security reasons. Traditionally, a member of the president's Cabinet, along with designated members of Congress, stay away... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:01:12 GMT)

Maine lawyer accused of stealing $70K is disbarred
Maine's supreme court has ordered the disbarment of a Boothbay Harbor lawyer who allegedly stole $70,000 from a trust and failed to appear at a disciplinary hearing. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:15:39 GMT)

Lawyer claims WB report absolves Mike Arroyo
MANILA, Philippines - First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo is absolved due to the absence of evidence in a World Bank report linking him to alleged bribery in infrastructure projects, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:25:03 GMT)

Court bans Perth lawyer
THE Supreme Court today banned disgraced Perth lawyer Josephine Pepe from again practising law. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:30:00 GMT)

Lawyer Denied Gitmo Meeting With Client Accused of Murder
Officials abruptly canceled a lawyer's visit Tuesday to Guantanamo amid an internal probe involving the defense of a Canadian accused of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:53:46 GMT)

Lawyer Can Be Sued Over Wording of Real Estate Contract 20 Years Earlier
Proving that a lawyer's dereliction of duty to a client can come back to haunt him many years later, a New Jersey appeals court has reinstated a malpractice suit against a lawyer over his roles in two land deals two decades apart. The judges reversed dismissal of the suit, finding that where a clause in a 1986 contract was meant to "survive the passage of time," the lawyer could be found to have ... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:12:51 GMT)

Attorney planning lawsuits for Picher residents
PICHER — An Oklahoma City attorney who specializes in insurance class-action lawsuits was in attendance Tuesday night at a Tar Creek buyout meeting. Jeff Marr did not address the Lead-Impacted Communities Relocation Assistance Trust. Earlier this month he met with residents at a Picher town hall meeting to discuss a potential class-action lawsuit. “I’m just here to assess the situation,” ... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:45:15 GMT)

Injury lawyer tied to metal bats ban
As aldermen Wednesday begin debating whether to ban metal bats from Chicago's youth baseball diamonds, campaign finance disclosures show a major political supporter of the proposal's sponsor is leading the effort to enact a ban. Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) received almost $75,000 in contributions and loans from personal-injury lawyer Antonio Romanucci, who has argued that state and local ... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:53:32 GMT)

Judge got campaign contribution from lawyer now before him in criminal case
State District Judge Charlie Baird, who on Friday said he would wait a year to decide whether former Austin criminal defense lawyer Bruce Garrison should go to prison on charges that he possessed drugs and forged judges' signatures on court documents, once received a campaign contribution from Garrison, according to campaign finance reports. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:46:45 GMT)

Prosecuting Attorney's Home Set Fire In Arson
Someone set fire to the Ozark County prosecuting attorney's home last weekend. Sheriff Raymond Pace says his office was called to Country Road 607 and Pontiac on Friday night around 9:30pm. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:02:56 GMT)

Lawyer Indicted
AMARILLO - An Amarillo lawyer has been federally indicted on gun charges. 38-year old David Duncan was indicted on two counts of carrying a weapon on an aircraft. Duncan is accused of trying to board a plane with a concealed handgun twice. Once in November of 2007, and again earlier this month. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 04:52:08 GMT)

Pittsburgh attorney sports celebrity clientele
Pittsburgh attorney Jay Reisinger, was part of the legal team that represented baseball slugger Sammy Sosa, has become a heavyweight in the field of sports law. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:02:59 GMT)

Trooper's lawyer seeks dismissal of lawsuit
A lawyer for a state trooper found liable in the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in Uniontown in 2002 asked a federal judge Tuesday to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the officer assaulted a man outside a South Side bar. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 05:03:19 GMT)

Lawyer's visit to Guantanamo Bay is canceled amid inquiry
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Officials abruptly canceled a lawyer’s visit Tuesday to Guantanamo amid an internal investigation involving his defense of a Canadian accused of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan. Navy Lt. Cmdr. William Kuebler, the often outspoken lawyer for Omar Khadr, was to hold two days of meetings with his client at the U.S. base in Cuba. But Kuebler says he was told that he ... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:15:48 GMT)

South Africa: Slap On Wrist for State Attorney
Johannesburg — THE Constitutional Court yesterday dismissed an application by a man who wanted the court to declare that the bills disbanding the Scorpions were invalid, but expressed concern about the office of the state attorney not responding to matters before the court. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:55:01 GMT)

Lawyer says he's planning Tar Creek lawsuits
A specialist in insurance class-action suits, he's assessing the situation. PICHER — An Oklahoma City lawyer who specializes in insurance class- action lawsuits attended a Tar Creek buyout meeting Tuesday night. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:38:37 GMT)

Republican attorney announces candidacy for controller
Dallas attorney Nanda Palissery formally announced his candidacy on Tuesday for Luzerne County controller at Luzerne County Republican Headquarters on Public Square. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:16:44 GMT)

Civil Rights Attorney Speaks at Lafayette for Black History Month
var nopreviewimage = "1"; if (nopreviewimage == ""){ document.write(' '); document.write(' '); document.write(' '); } Lafayette College in Easton got a glimpse into the future of racism in America Tuseday night. People at Lafayette heard from Theodore Shaw, a civil rights attorney and professor of law at Columbia University. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:32:11 GMT)

Lawyer wants pager evidence tossed
The lawyer for a Monterey restaurateur accused of tossing a competitor's seating pagers into the bay is arguing the evidence is inadmissible in court because it was seized without a search warrant. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:54:32 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General's office probes spending by Saddle Brook mayor, report says
The New Jersey Attorney General's office interviewed Saddle Brook borough officials and ex-officials about Mayor Lou D'Arminio's connections with contractors and his spending habits, according to a report in the Record. The report said investigators seized two computers that were... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:41:13 GMT)

Prominent Attorney's Cause of Death Determined
CANTON, Ohio -- An attorney who was found dead in his yard died of hypothermia due to or as a consequence of acute alcohol intoxication, the Stark County coroner said Tuesday. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:13:31 GMT)

Burris attorney still working on key document
The attorney for U.S. Sen. Roland Burris says he's still working on a document that'll prove Burris didn't lie about the circumstances of his appointment. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:21:30 GMT)

Missing deadline costs attorney, firm $335,000
Fayetteville attorney Alan Lane and the Odom Law Firm face a $335,000 judgment after losing a malpractice trial Monday because Lane missed a filing deadline for a lawsuit. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:29:52 GMT)

Falcons part ways with S Lawyer Milloy
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — Safety Lawyer Milloy, a four-time Pro Bowler, will not be returning to the Atlanta Falcons. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:48:00 GMT)

Lawyer says Guantanamo abuse has worsened since Obama
Abuse of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay has worsened sharply since President Barack Obama took office as prison guards "get their kicks in" before the camp is closed, according to a lawyer who represents detainees. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:52:00 GMT)

Lawyer wants pager evidence tossed in Monterey restaurant case
bc-MN-Lawyer-wants-pager 02-25 Lawyer wants pager evidence tossed: Says warrant was needed for seizure MCT REGIONAL NEWS By Virginia Hennessey The Monterey County Herald, Calif. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:36:30 GMT)

Attorney: Mo. ruling could lead to more lawsuits
A workers' compensation attorney predicted Wednesday that a state Supreme Court ruling will lead to a flood of lawsuits against employers by injured Missourians. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:43:11 GMT)

Prominent Akron attorney W. Howard Fort dies
Prominent Akron attorney W. Howard Fort dies (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:18:32 GMT)

Dubai Attorney General Denies Jailed Executives Are Mistreated
Feb. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Dubai’s attorney general rejected accusations of human-rights abuses against executives of some of the emirate’s biggest real-estate companies who have been held without charge. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:40:37 GMT)

Hausner attorney: Star witness can't be believed
A lawyer for the main suspect in metro Phoenix’s Serial Shooter case says the star prosecution witness was erroneously blaming his client in hopes of saving himself from the death penalty. The attorney for suspect Dale Hausner says his client’s former roommate, Samuel Dieteman, can’t be believed because he is a convicted killer who has spiced up his statements to police to save his own skin. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:43:54 GMT)

Third of cases in Horne abuse lawsuit resolved: lawyer
The lawyer representing about 70 victims of Edward Horne, a former Nunavut teacher and convicted sex offender, says about one-third of the cases in their lawsuit against the N.W.T. and Nunavut governments have been resolved so far. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:22:01 GMT)

Zimbabwe's Attorney General Blocking Release Of Political Detainees, Says Tsvangirai
(RTTNews) - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday accused the country's attorney general of blocking the release of detained political and rights activists despite an approval from President Robert Mugabe for their release. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:47:12 GMT)

State Attorney concludes shooting investigation
The State Attorney says officers were doing their job when they shot and killed a woman two weeks ago. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:38:07 GMT)

Lawyer Says Light-Rail Repeal Unconstitutional
Lawyer Valerie Chastain, the wife of activist Clay Chastain, took the argument for light rail to an appellate court on Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:57:17 GMT)

Attorney: Private investigator exonerates officer
The attorney for a Philadelphia police officer accused of falsifying evidence says a report by a private investigator exonerates his client. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:00:50 GMT)

'Successful' first day at Privy Council, Barlow lawyer says
LONDON - Convicted double murderer John Barlow's fight to clear his name goes on after what his lawyer Greg King called a "successful" first day hearing at London's Privy Council today. The Commonwealth's highest court heard Mr... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:09:00 GMT)

Attorney General Holder says Guantanamo is well-run and that it will be difficult to close it
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday the Guantanamo detention center is a well-run, professional facility that will be difficult to close — but he's still going to do it. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:09:31 GMT)

Attorney General Eric Holder: Closing Guantánamo won't be easy
Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday that the Guantánamo detention center is a well-run, professional facility that will be difficult to close -- but he is still going to do it. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:26:15 GMT)

Attorney General Eric Holder: Closing Guantánamo won't be easy
Attorney General Eric Holder says closing the Guantánamo Bay detention facility will not be easy, but it will be done safely. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:26:25 GMT)

Defendant's lawyer: Star witness can't be believed
A lawyer for the main suspect in the Phoenix metropolitan area's Serial Shooter case says the prosecution's star witness was trying to save himself from the death penalty and can't be trusted. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:15:50 GMT)

Serial Shooter defendant's lawyer says star prosecution witness is trying to save his own skin
PHOENIX - A lawyer for the main suspect in the Phoenix metropolitan area's Serial Shooter case says the prosecution's star witness was trying to save himself from the death penalty and can't be trusted. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:22:45 GMT)

Attorney: More charges in Ohio corpse case
CINCINNATI (AP) - The attorney for a former Ohio morgue worker convicted of sexually molesting a murder victim's body says more charges are expected against his client. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:28:53 GMT)

Defendant's lawyer: Star witness can't be believed
Associated Press - February 25, 2009 4:23 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) - A lawyer for the main suspect in the Phoenix metropolitan area's Serial Shooter case says the prosecution's star witness was... (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:34:58 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman infected with herpes wins lawsuit
A Riverside County jury has awarded nearly $7 million to a 56-year-old woman who was unknowingly infected with herpes by a 77-year-old man, a lawyer said Wednesday. Read comments (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:16:54 GMT)

Defendant's lawyer: Star witness can't be believed
A lawyer for the main suspect in the Phoenix metropolitan area's Serial Shooter case said Wednesday the star prosecution witness was blaming his client in hopes of saving himself from the death penalty. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:45:42 GMT)

Corby lawyer sued over unit deal
ROBIN Tampoe, the former lawyer of convicted Gold Coast drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, is being sued over an alleged botched real estate deal. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:00:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman Infected With Herpes Awarded Nearly $7M
A lawyer said a Riverside County jury has awarded nearly $7 million to a 56-year-old woman who was unknowingly infected with herpes by a 77-year-old man. (Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:31:04 GMT)

Hausner's lawyer: Witness can't be believed
Defense lawyer in the Serial Shooter case said star witness was just trying to save himself. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:09:07 GMT)

Feds Win Detention for Disbarred Lawyer in Alleged Investment Scam
The Bail Reform Act is getting a real workout during the latest spat of white-collar criminal prosecutions in the Southern District of New York. The government won the most recent round Wednesday when Judge Denise Cote set virtually unreachable bail conditions for Arthur Nadel, a disbarred lawyer turned hedge fund adviser accused of swindling investors out of tens of millions of dollars. The ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:10:54 GMT)

Covington Staff Attorney Sues Firm for Racial Discrimination
Yolanda Young, a former Covington & Burling staff attorney who wrote a controversial column for the Huffington Post on racial segregation at large law firms, filed a discrimination suit on Tuesday that names the firm, two litigation partners, a former associate and two former staff attorneys as defendants. Young, an African American, alleges that after she complained in 2006 about being ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:13:42 GMT)

Canada probing report Khadr denied access to lawyer
Canada said Wednesday it had begun making inquiries after the Pentagon-appointed defence lawyer for Omar Khadr said he'd been barred from visiting the Toronto-born terror suspect. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:32:37 GMT)

Lawyer With Ties to Gov. Gregoire Recommended for U.S. Attorney's Job
Senator Patty Murray is recommending that Gov. Gregoire's longtime legal counsel be named the top federal prosecutor in western Washington. Murray has forwarded the name of Jenny Durkan to President Obama. Durkan would be the U.S. Attorney for western Washington. She served on the Seattle Police Firearms Review Board and the Mayor's Panel on Police Practices, in ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:53:41 GMT)

Bankruptcy attorney seeks bank records in Cosmo case
The bankruptcy attorney charged with recouping losses for Agape World investors met with federal prosecutors Wednesday and is seeking the bank records of a youth baseball league, a youth sports arena and employee accounts related to the alleged Ponzi scheme. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:16:47 GMT)

Local lawyer killed in Costa Rica
Local lawyer Robert Wilson was killed in an apparent swimming accident Wednesday morning while vacationing in Costa Rica. Wilson, 60, was in the Central American [...] (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:55:59 GMT)

Munchinski, attorney part ways
David Munchinski, 56, who is serving two life terms at the State Correctional Institution in Fayette, filed a motion informing the court that he will no longer be represented by attorney Noah Geary of Washington, Pa. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:07:36 GMT)

Attorney general: Lawmakers can set Senate election date
The Illinois General Assembly can change the date of the next election to the U.S. Senate, Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in an opinion released late Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:39:48 GMT)

Wheatley's lawyer to stand trial
A LAWYER has been committed to stand trial on four counts of trying to help music entrepreneur Glenn Wheatley avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:56:00 GMT)

Wheatley's lawyer to face trial
A lawyer has been committed to stand trial on four counts of trying to help Glenn Wheatley avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:58:32 GMT)

Lawyer to fill seat on Greece board
The Greece Town Board on Tuesday appointed lawyer and Greece native Shannon O'Keefe to represent the town's First Ward. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:15:39 GMT)

Gregoire confidante recommended as next U.S. attorney for Western Washington
Jenny Durkan, a prominent Seattle defense attorney and longtime friend and confidante of Gov. Christine Gregoire, has been recommended to the White House as the next U.S. Attorney for Western Washington. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:20:45 GMT)

Suspect given new attorney
A new attorney has been appointed for one of three Woodland residents facing murder charges stemming from a 2006 Vacaville home invasion.Defendants Christopher Morgan, Paula Renee Moyer and James Patrick Ray were arrested by Vacaville police following a May 6, 2006, home-invasion robbery and the beating of 78-year-old Farhan Jawinat of Vacaville. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:15:58 GMT)

Former assistant district attorney under investigated for child abuse
CAPITOLA -- The state Attorney General's Office is investigating an allegation that a former Santa Cruz County assistant district attorney abused a child. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:41:29 GMT)

Glastonbury Lawyer Easily Confirmed As Judge
The General Assembly voted Wednesday night to confirm Glastonbury lawyer Dawne Westbrook to be a judge despite a state "revolving door" ethics law that says members of the Citizen's Ethics Advisory Board — which Westbrook served on briefly last September — cannot hold a state job, including a judgeship, for a year after quitting the board. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:35:52 GMT)

City attorney roast to aid Friends Forever
PORTSMOUTH and#8212; Have you heard the one about City Attorney Bob Sullivan spraining his ankle while walking in stiletto heels at midnight in Market Square? Come to the St. Patrick's Day roast and you'll hear that story and many more. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:04:18 GMT)

French Court Freezes Gabonese President's Bank Accts -Lawyer
PARIS (AFP)--French judges have frozen several bank accounts held by Gabon's President Omar Bongo after he was ordered to return a huge sum paid to him to release a jailed French businessman, a lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:04:29 GMT)

Attorney defends dismissed employee
LEOMINSTER -- The attorney for the former manager of security at HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster on Wednesday defended his client's reputation, saying he does not have any criminal convictions on his record. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:12:51 GMT)

UPDATE: French Court Freezes Gabon Pres' Bank Accounts - Lawyer
(Adds details of case.) BORDEAUX, France (AFP)--France has frozen bank accounts held by Gabon's President Omar Bongo after he was ordered to return a payment made to him to release a jailed Frenchman, the plaintiff's lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:34:06 GMT)

Elevator girl files raps vs lawyer
MANILA, Philippines—A 23-year-old Manila City Hall employee has filed a complaint against a lawyer, claiming that he sexually harassed her inside an elevator. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:33:58 GMT)

Gregoire Counsel Recommended For U.S. Attorney
Washington's U.S. senators have recommended that Gov. Chris Gregoire's longtime counsel, Jenny Durkan, be named the top federal prosecutor in Western Washington. Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell suggested Durkan for Seattle U.S. attorney in a Feb. 12 letter to the White House. The senators also recommended Michael Ormsby, a Spokane lawyer, to be U.S. attorney in Eastern Washington. ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:09:53 GMT)

Attorney wants delay in former UI player's trial
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - An attorney for a former University of Iowa football player charged in a sexual abuse case wants the trial delayed. Cedric Everson and a former teammate are accused of sexually assaulting a woman on campus in October 2007. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:31:14 GMT)

Guantanamo guards getting 'their kicks in' before closing: lawyer
Abuse of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay has worsened sharply since President Barack Obama took office, according to a lawyer who represents detainees (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:44:46 GMT)

Attorney Wants Delay In Former UI Player's Trial
An attorney for a former University of Iowa football player charged in a sexual abuse case wants the trial delayed. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:52:31 GMT)

Lawyer for Nigeria: Pfizer settlement close
A lawyer representing Nigeria in multi-billion dollar lawsuits against Pfizer said Thursday that a settlement is close in the cases stemming from the pharmaceutical giant's 1996 drug trial. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:17:56 GMT)

AstraZeneca Will Release Some Sealed Documents, Lawyer Says
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc has agreed to unseal 111 previously confidential documents produced in lawsuits over its antipsychotic drug Seroquel, a company lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:35:07 GMT)

Defense attorney arrested in Coon Rapids for drug possession; charges expected today
Police arrested a criminal defense attorney in Coon Rapids Wednesday night on suspicion of drug possession, authorities said. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:45:44 GMT)

Everson’s attorney wants trial delayed
An attorney for a former University of Iowa football player charged in a sexual abuse case wants the trial delayed. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:06:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Kevorkian doesn't agree with assisted suicide ring's ways
A lawyer for Jack Kevorkian, once known as Dr. Death for assisted suicide practices, said Kevorkian does not agree with methods of a national assisted suicide ring. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:43:04 GMT)

General Assembly elects Mims attorney general
The Virginia General Assembly this afternoon elected William C. “Bill” Mims the next attorney general of Virginia, succeeding Bob McDonnell, who quit last week to run for governor full time. Mims was McDonnell’s chief deputy. Mims joined the attorney general’s office in 2006 from the state Senate. He represented Loudoun County and part of Fairfax. Before serving in the Senate, Mims was a member ... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:12:32 GMT)

Mims named new Va. Attorney General
RICHMOND The man former Attorney General Bob McDonnell picked as his replacement is now officially Virginia's top public attorney. Both chambers of the General Assembly today elected William C. "Bill" Mims, a former Republican legislator from Leesburg, to fill the remaining 10 months on McDonnell's four-year term. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:14:35 GMT)

AstraZeneca Agrees to Bolster Seroquel Warnings, Lawyer Says
Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc agreed to strengthen warnings on its antipsychotic Seroquel at the request of U.S. regulators, a company lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:42:04 GMT)

AstraZeneca to Release Seroquel Files, Lawyer Says (Correct)
(Corrects the number of documents that will be unsealed in first paragraph.) Feb. 26 (Bloomberg) -- AstraZeneca Plc has agreed to unseal more than 100 previously confidential documents produced in lawsuits over its antipsychotic drug Seroquel, a company lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:19:20 GMT)

Mims new Attorney General of Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia General Assembly Thursday formally elected Republican William C. "Bill" Mims as Virginia’s 45th Attorney General. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:53:55 GMT)

Jones's attorney asks for judge's removal from murder case
The defense attorney in the Erin Maxwell murder case said he will file a motion asking Judge Walter Hafner to remove himself from the case. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:51:51 GMT)

Attorney General Investigating Somerset Sheriff
The Maryland Attorney General's Office is investigating the Somerset County sheriff after a woman alleges he hit her twice with his car. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:59:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Fumo got charity $17 million, took little
A defense lawyer is telling jurors a former lawmaker got relatively little from a nonprofit he started, despite charges he defrauded it. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:00:53 GMT)

Mannatech settles with attorney general
Mannatech, a nutritional supplement provider, has settled a civil complaint filed by the Texas Attorney General’s office by agreeing to pay $4 million in restitution to clients who purchased products that the state contends were not marketed appropriately under state law. (MTEX) (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:11:46 GMT)

Tragic accident claims life of local lawyer
Local lawyer Robert Wilson was killed in a swimming accident Wednesday morning while vacationing in Costa Rica. Wilson, 60, was in the Central American country [...] (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:25:22 GMT)

Lawyer for Quebec man facing terror charges launches constitutional challenge
MONTREAL - The lawyer for a Quebec man facing terrorism charges is going to argue that his client's constitutional rights to freedom of speech have been violated. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:28:11 GMT)

Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley proposes boosting penalty for corporations convicted of manslaughter
BOSTON - The Massachusetts attorney general and three state lawmakers on Thursday proposed increasing the state's $1,000 penalty for corporations convicted of manslaughter to $250,000. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:29:00 GMT)

Attorney General Kroger announces tech transfer plan
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger fulfilled a campaign promise Thursday by addressing a long-standing frustration of the academic community. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:37:44 GMT)

Tampa attorney tapped to chair state Judicial Nominating Commission
TAMPA -- Prominent Tampa defense attorney John Fitzgibbons is the new chairman for the Florida Judicial Nominating Commission, which selects finalists for federal judgeships, U.S. attorneys and U.S. marshals, Sens. Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez announced today. A former federal... (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:43:47 GMT)

Lawyer accuses officers of looking for a fight
RCMP officers arrived at the Vancouver airport looking for a fight, a lawyer for Robert Dziekanski's mother said Thursday. But Const. Bill Bentley told the Braidwood Inquiry they didn't have a plan the night Dziekanski died. (Thu, 26 Feb 2009 23:40:35 GMT)

Bossier School Board discusses attorney's group of clients
The Bossier Parish School Board, dealing with the fallout of a federal investigation into corruption in the school system, met in special session Thursday evening to discuss its former attorney and some of his clients that did business with the school system while he was representing the board. At issue: Some board members think attorney Patrick Jackson should have disclosed all his clients to ... (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:41:23 GMT)

Lawyer claims state trooper was abusive to Trina Davis of Agawam following traffic stop in West Springfield
SPRINGFIELD - A Springfield lawyer is asking state police to conduct an internal investigation into how a female client was treated during a traffic stop Monday on Route 5 in West Springfield. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 01:29:02 GMT)

Carbon County Attorney to Change Plea
Months after entering a not guilty plea to federal drug charges Carbon County Attorney Robert Eddleman files a motion to change his plea. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:05:16 GMT)

Texas attorney general: Law sanctioning firms that hire illegal workers would hold up
A law suspending the licenses and tax permits of businesses in Texas if they knowingly hired an illegal immigrant would probably be constitutional, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott stated in an opinion released Thursday. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 02:49:28 GMT)

Attorney: Man started some fires but not fatal one
A mechanic accused in a string of arsons culminating in a 2006 wildfire that killed five firefighters likely started some of the fires but not the fatal blaze, his attorney told a jury Thursday. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:20:47 GMT)

Poll lawyer wants Comelec chief, commisioners to resign
MANILA, Philippines - An election lawyer on Friday dared Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Jose Melo and several commissioners to resign over an alleged faulty decision on an election case in Camarines Norte province. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:33:27 GMT)

Lawyer grills officer about confronting Dziekanski
VANCOUVER — RCMP officers arrived at the Vancouver airport looking for a fight, a lawyer for Robert Dziekanski's mother said Thursday. (Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:10:54 GMT)