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Attorney News Mar 2009

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Deputy attorney general pick headed for approval
David Ogden is probably headed for confirmation as deputy attorney general, although several conservatives oppose him because he has represented defendants in pornography cases. The Senate Democratic majority is behind Ogden, and he has the support of at... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:31:46 GMT)

Prostitution sting in West Des Moines nets lawyer, pastor
A lawyer, a pastor and the former head of a state agency are among the 13 men charged in a West Des Moines prostitution sting that drew online customers with a suggestive Web site. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:11:52 GMT)

Attorney wants jail to stop monitoring visits with Casey Anthony
Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez wants the Orange County Jail to stop monitoring meetings between himself and Anthony. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:47:11 GMT)

Lawyer: S. Korean star's cancellation 'shameful'
A promoter's lawyer told federal jurors that South Korean pop star Rain and his agency engaged in "shameful and dishonest business practices" when they canceled a 2007 concert in Hawaii without explanation and kept a $500,000 appearance fee. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:56:39 GMT)

UPDATE: Zimbabwe PM's Aide Released On Bail - Lawyer
(Adds details, background.) MUTARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Roy Bennett, a top aide to Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, was released on bail Thursday one month after his arrest on terror charges, a lawyer for their party said. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:00:35 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General Anne Milgram plans to announce mortgage-fraud charges
Mike Derer/APAttorney General Anne Milgram New Jersey officials are scheduled today to announce the prosecutions of more than 10 lawyers, mortgage brokers and others suspected of preying on home and property owners. The Attorney General's Office said the allegations include... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:08:14 GMT)

Leone decides against pursuing U.S. attorney job
BOSTON -- Middlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone has decided not to apply to become the next U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts after his name surfaced as one of the top contenders for the federal post. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:19:42 GMT)

Chairman questions payments to RI jail's ex-lawyer
The new chairman of the board that oversees the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls is questioning more than $300,000 in legal fees paid to the jail's former lawyer. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:59:51 GMT)

Attorney General says plant's claim false
State Attorney General William Sorrell says Vermont Yankee's zero carbon emissions claim is inaccurate. The nuclear plant in Vernon claimed to have zero emissions in advertisements last year, but the ads prompted a complaint by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group. On Wednesday, Sorrell said he looked into the claim and found that while emissions generated by electricity production at ... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:51:50 GMT)

Justice call over lost Thai lawyer
Five years after the disappearance and presumed murder of a leading Thai human rights lawyer, an international rights group has called on Thailand's government to step up efforts to bring those respon... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:52:54 GMT)

St. John's lawyer donating cash for stories of breast cancer anguish
The lawyer who is spearheading a class-action lawsuit over botched breast cancer tests in Newfoundland and Labrador is paying cash for stories of mental anguish that patients have suffered. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:12:09 GMT)

Nutter, lawyer get into it over tax-deadbeat charge
Tax collection can get dangerous.Mayor Nutter yesterday had words on the sidewalk with Center City lawyer Robert Gamburg, after Gamburg took issue with being labeled a tax deadbeat. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:30:29 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General prosecutes alleged mortgage frauds
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has filed three new civil lawsuits against companies and people it claims were cashing in on the ongoing mortgage crisis. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:25:50 GMT)

Ogden Confirmed by Senate to Be Deputy U.S. Attorney General
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Senate began filling the Justice Department’s leadership ranks, confirming David Ogden to be deputy attorney general and preparing to approve Thomas Perrelli’s nomination for the No. 3 post. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:25:42 GMT)

New Call for Probe Into Thai Rights Lawyer
Human-rights groups have renewed calls for the Thai government to solve the case of the disappearance and suspected murder of a leading Muslim human-rights lawyer five years ago. The lawyer's widow ha... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:30:15 GMT)

Chris Brown's Lawyer Requests New Hearing
Chris Brown's lawyer, Mark Geragos, has requested an "in chambers" hearing set for March 23 -- two weeks before the singer, 19, is to be arraigned for allegedly assaulting Rihanna, 21, Usmagazine.com has confirmed. See photos of Brown and other stars at court. TMZ.com reports that the hearing will involve Rihanna's possible testimony in the domestic violence case. But Jane Robison of the ... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:47:07 GMT)

Allegation against attorney unfounded
Louisa County authorities have ruled as unfounded an allegation that a defense attorney threatened a prosecution witness in a murder case. The allegation against John R. Maus prompted him to withdraw last month as defense attorney for Mathew G. Minster, who faces murder and other charges in the drug overdose in 2007 of Nichole Brockett. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:47:08 GMT)

AstraZeneca’s Seroquel Link to Diabetes Disputed by Lawyer
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- An AstraZeneca Plc lawyer said at a court hearing that a Kansas woman suing the company may have had diabetes before she began taking the Seroquel antipsychotic medicine, eliminating the drug as a possible cause. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:49:46 GMT)

Where’s Madoff Headed Next? One Lawyer’s Guess
Now that Bernard L. Madoff has pleaded guilty , one of the most pressing questions now is where he will serve out whatever sentence he is given on June 16. One defense lawyer told Esquire that he suspects it will be a medium-security prison about 70 miles from New York City. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:54:27 GMT)

Senate Confirms Ogden as Attorney General Holder's Top Deputy
Attorney General Eric Holder has been running the Justice Department without top aides, pending the confirmation of David Ogden and other nominees. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:10:06 GMT)

Ogden, Perrelli Confirmed for Attorney General Posts
March 12 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. Senate began filling the Justice Department’s leadership ranks, confirming David Ogden to be deputy attorney general and Thomas Perrelli’s nomination for the agency’s No. 3 post. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:12:00 GMT)

Attorney charged in Curry murders seeks access to jail library
The attorney charged with slaying New York Knicks center Eddy Curry’s former girlfriend and 10-month-old daughter told a Cook County judge today jail officials are not letting him access the law library. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:16:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Feds probe death of RI immigrant detainee
A lawyer for an immigration detainee who died in Rhode Island last summer says federal authorities are investigating the case and seeking release of another man they think could be a key witness. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:44:44 GMT)

$20,000 reward offered for clues in lawyer's death
TAMPA -- Family members are offering $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of Larry Higgins' killer or killers. The 61-year-old lawyer and horse racing aficionado, was discovered dead inside his Odessa home, 11523 Trotting Down Drive, on Oct. 10.... (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:53:44 GMT)

US attorney general out of Clemens steroids probe
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has removed himself from the criminal probe into whether baseball pitching great Roger Clemens lied to Congress about steroids, a Justice Department spokesman said on Thursday. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:29:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Feds probe death of immigrant detainee
A lawyer for an immigration detainee who died in Rhode Island last summer said Thursday that federal authorities were investigating the case and pressing for the release of another man they think could be a key witness. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:36:41 GMT)

Pa. lawyer Karoly faces new tax, charity charges
An indicted Allentown criminal lawyer faces new charges of attempting a $500,000 charity scam and failing to report $5 million in income. (Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:01:18 GMT)

Source: attorney withdraws from Treasury job
A prominent New York attorney has withdrawn from consideration for the No. 2 job at the Treasury Department, the second person to drop out of the running for the post, a Democratic source said Thursday. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:20:22 GMT)

Pa. lawyer Karoly faces new tax, charity charges
A criminal lawyer who has won millions for clients in police brutality suits was charged Thursday with failing to report $5 million in income and attempting a $500,000 charity scam. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:19:45 GMT)

Source: Attorney Withdraws From Treasury Job
Democratic source: New York attorney has withdrawn from consideration for No. 2 Treasury job (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:22:22 GMT)

Attorney Video Tips: Cameras
If you want to create your own video marketing content, know that most cameras sold today are good enough to develop and distribute video via the Web, says attorney Gerry Oginski. But you need to know the different types of cameras before deciding which is right for you and your budget. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:42:10 GMT)

George Hedges dies at 57; celebrity lawyer was also a noted archaeologist
George Hedges, the Hollywood lawyer to celebrities such as Mel Gibson and Simon Cowell who became a celebrity himself for his discoveries of the fabled ancient city of Ubar and the frankincense trade route in Yemen, died Tuesday at his home in South Pasadena. He was 57 and had been battling melanoma for seven months. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:09:32 GMT)

Hulk Hogan and Raymond Rafool, Linda's lawyer, got in an argument after their court hearing earlier today. Before the ...
Hogan came in to court on crutches and asked the judge to allow him access to his $300,000 frozen marital assets in order to pay his lawyer bills, pending personal injury lawsuit for his son, and other business entanglements. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:11:30 GMT)

Assistant county attorney indicted
An assistant Jefferson County attorney accused of fleeing police after driving three blocks with a woman on the hood of his vehicle was indicted today, a spokesman for the Commonwealth's Attorney's office said. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 03:23:40 GMT)

Attorney General Nickles Heightens Conflict With Council Member Over Late-Night Release of Ex-Prisoners
The District's attorney general has ordered corrections officials to disregard a city law that bans the release of prisoners from the D.C. jail between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., saying it is unconstitutional for authorities to jail someone overnight who is legally entitled to go free. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Attorney cleared of accusation he threatened a witness in Louisa case
Attorney cleared of wrongdoing He was accused of threatening witness in Louisa murder case Louisa County authorities have ruled as unfounded an allegation that a defense attorney threatened a prosecution witness in a murder case. The allegation against John R. Maus prompted him to withdraw last month as defense attorney for Mathew G. Minster, who faces murder and other charges in the 2007 drug ... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:04:13 GMT)

Lawyer questions Peanut Corp. of America about leaky roof
Peanut Corp. questioned about roof A lawyer representing people sickened during a national salmonella outbreak raised questions yesterday about a leaky roof during a bankruptcy proceeding involving the company blamed for the illnesses. Ron Simon questioned Lynchburg-based Peanut Corp. of America officials at a meeting with company creditors in U.S. District Court. The company shut down its ... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:04:41 GMT)

Bobby Shriver, first lady's brother, weighs running for state attorney general
Bobby Shriver, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the brother of California first lady Maria Shriver, is mulling a run for state attorney general next year, according to his political adviser. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:03:11 GMT)

Lawyer returns part of fee after judge calls him incompetent
A Sacramento lawyer blasted by a judge for his "flat-out incompetence" in a trial last year has returned about half his $85,000 fee to his client's father. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:05:49 GMT)

Detroit news briefs: Berg sworn in as U.S. Attorney
Acting U.S. Attorney Terrence Berg became full-fledged U.S. Attorney in Detroit on Thursday. Chief U.S. District Judge Gerald Rosen swore Berg in as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan during a ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:26:36 GMT)

Accused of fraud, lawyer loses his licence
A Woodbridge lawyer accused of mortgage fraud has been stripped of his licence.The Law Society of Upper Canada, which governs Ontario's 30,000-plus lawyers and paralegals, issued its decision after concluding that lawyer Joseph Paradiso cheated a client, Paul Zeppieri, of roughly $89,000 in a real estate deal dating back to May, 2003. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:40:47 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's former lawyer boyfriend charged with giving her thousands of pills before she overdosed
Anna Nicole Smith's former lawyer boyfriend charged with giving her thousands of pills before she overdosed (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:18:36 GMT)

Dissident lawyer's family flees China to US asylum
The wife of a crusading civil rights lawyer said Friday that she and their two children are now in the United States after paying human traffickers to smuggle them out of China to escape harassment by security agents. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 10:59:47 GMT)

Maine Attorney General Investigates College Fund
PORTLAND (AP) -- Unusually large losses in some of the funds that make up Maine's state-sponsored NextGen College Investing Plan are coming under scrutiny by the attorney general. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:05:43 GMT)

Carbon County promotes its deputy attorney
Carbon County Deputy Attorney Alex Nixon was sworn in as the new county attorney Thursday, replacing Robert L. Eddleman, who pleaded guilty Wednesday in a federal cocaine case. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:08:27 GMT)

Nigeria: Policeman Charged for Assaulting Female Lawyer
A serving policeman at the FCT police command and six other persons have been arraigned at the Life Camp Magistrate Court for allegedly assaulting a female lawyer and tearing her pants. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:13:00 GMT)

Dissident lawyer’s family flees China to US asylum
BEIJING, March 13 — The wife of a crusading civil rights lawyer said today that she and their two children are now in the United States after paying human traffickers to smuggle them out of China to escape harassment by security agents. Geng He, wife of Gao Zhisheng, said the three made a harrowing eight-day trip by motorcycle from southern China across the mountains of Southeast Asia to ... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:35:51 GMT)

Durham Real Estate Lawyer Quits NC DOT Board
A Durham real estate lawyer has stepped down from the North Carolina Board of Transportation, saying the position has cost him business. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:15:34 GMT)

Hulk Hogan spars with attorney after divorce court
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A heated argument broke out between Hulk Hogan and his estranged wife's attorney Thursday in Florida. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:41:01 GMT)

'Gilligan Robber' driven to murder out of jealousy, defense attorney says
The so-called 'Gilligan Robber,' who stabbed his wife to death in 2007 shortly after committing a weeks-long string of Bay Area bank heists while wearing a floppy fisherman's hat, was driven to commit both the robberies and the brutal murder because he suspected his wife of infidelity, a defense attorney said. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:56:59 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General must explain why it won't defend former Hopatcong State Park ranger
The state Attorney General's office was ordered to explain why it won't defend a former Hopatcong State Park ranger against a lawsuit from a seasonal employee who was shot in the leg by the officer in 2005, the state Appellate... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:55:01 GMT)

Sivakumar can engage lawyer
PUTRAJAYA: Perak Legislative Assembly Speaker V. Sivakumar can engage a lawyer to represent him in two ongoing suits at the Ipoh High Court. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:29:27 GMT)

MADOFF'S LAWYER FILES APPEAL
In a last-ditch effort to get Bernie Madoff out of jail, his lawyer filed an appeal today that included an itemized list of assets the Wall Street scammer owns totaling a whopping $826 million. Lawyer Ira Sorkin is trying to spring Madoff out of... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:56:32 GMT)

Casey Anthony's newest attorney under investigation
The latest attorney to join Casey Anthony's defense team has been accused of unprofessional conduct in California. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:14:50 GMT)

Hulk Hogan trades verbal blows with wife's divorce attorney as Fla. court case turns feisty
CLEARWATER, Fla. - An attorney for Hulk Hogan's wife got into a verbal sparring match with the former professional wrestler outside a courtroom Thursday and asked if Hogan was going to wrestle him. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:58:06 GMT)

Hogan, wife's lawyer spar outside court
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A lawyer for Hulk Hogan's wife got into a verbal sparring match with the former professional wrestler outside a courtroom Thursday and asked if Hogan was going to wrestle him. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:39:57 GMT)

Lawyer trying to free Madoff temporarily
NEW YORK, March 13 (UPI) -- Admitted swindler Bernard Madoff's lawyer asked an appeals court Friday to allow Madoff to remain under house arrest in New York City. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:56:05 GMT)

Attorney General: Stern "Principal Enabler" in Anna Nicole Drug Case
Make no mistake, the California attorney general is not one to mince words. "What we have in this case is a conspiracy among three individuals," Jerry Brown said of Howard K.... (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:59:16 GMT)

Securities Attorney Charged in Stock Registration Evasion Scheme
(RTTNews) - It was announced Friday that a securities attorney was charged with participating in a stock registration evasion scheme involving nine different publicly traded companies and with defrauding investors in a manipulation scheme related to three of the companies. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:33:25 GMT)

Lawyer Fined For Coercing Client To Have Sex
LITTLE ROCK -- The Arkansas Supreme Court has disciplined a Jonesboro lawyer for using his position to allegedly coerce a female client into having sex with him. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:48:25 GMT)

Lawyer Indicted in Alleged Pump-and-dump Stock Scheme
A Texas securities lawyer and former employee of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been indicted on charges related to a stock pump-and-dump scheme that used spam e-mail to pump up the stock prices of several companies. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 19:50:15 GMT)

Dallas attorney Phil Offill indicted on charges of conspiracy, fraud 2:40 AM CT
Dallas attorney and former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission litigator Phillip W. Offill Jr. was indicted Friday and charged with conspiracy to commit registration violations and with nine counts of wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice said. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:00:53 GMT)

Lawyer Indicted in Alleged Pump-and-dump Stock Scheme
A Texas lawyer is indicted in an alleged stock pump-and-dump scheme. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:15:56 GMT)

Former SEC Lawyer Indicted in Alleged Stock Scheme, U.S. Says
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- A former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer was charged in an indictment alleging schemes to manipulate companies’ share prices and evade securities-registration requirements, the Justice Department said. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:57:06 GMT)

Obama Auto Task Force Taps Bankruptcy Lawyer: Reports
Obama Auto Task Force Taps Bankruptcy Lawyer: Reports (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:24:43 GMT)

Obama Administration Adds Bankruptcy Lawyer to Auto Task Force
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. President Barack Obama’s administration added bankruptcy lawyer Matthew Feldman to the government’s auto industry task force. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:41:12 GMT)

Auto task force hires bankruptcy attorney
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration's auto task force has hired a New York bankruptcy attorney as an adviser, but the administration said the hiring was not a sign that it now favored bankruptcy to restructure the industry. (Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:30:35 GMT)

Hulk Hogan, attorney were almost ready to rumble
CLEARWATER — An attorney for Hulk Hogan's wife got into a verbal sparring match with the former professional wrestler outside a courtroom and asked... (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:17:39 GMT)

Road salt prices: No price-fix, attorney general says
An investigation into why road salt prices skyrocketed this winter did not uncover evidence of price-fixing by suppliers, but state procurement procedures should be improved to help control costs in the future, the Illinois attorney general said Friday. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:53:04 GMT)

U.S. autos task force hires bankruptcy lawyer
President Barack Obama's task force on the auto industry has hired a bankruptcy lawyer to advise it on its options. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:08:21 GMT)

Attorney drops out of Treasury-post consideration
H. Rodgin Cohen, chairman of the New York law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, has withdrawn his name from consideration for deputy Treasury secretary, becoming the fourth pick for a prominent Treasury Department post to pull out in recent weeks. A prominent attorney who has advised many of the top Wall Street firms, Cohen dropped out after the White House found an issue during his vetting process, two ... (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:57:40 GMT)

District Attorney?s Secretary Has Seen it All
Ida Van Lindt?s 53-year tenure as the Manhattan district attorney?s secretary has taken her through many eras. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:16:56 GMT)

Lawyer compares Britney Spears' treatment to that of Soviet dissidents
Jon Eardley, who has purported to represent the pop star, says she is treated like the laborers in Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's 'Gulag Archipelago.' In what was likely a first in the worlds of pop music and Russian literature, a lawyer appearing in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday compared Britney Spears to the Soviet dissidents in Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's masterpiece "The Gulag ... (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 03:43:52 GMT)

State attorney general sues Morningside contractor
State Attorney General Tom Corbett's office has filed a consumer protection lawsuit against an Allegheny County home improvement contractor accused of accepting more than $123,000 in down payments from customers for renovation and construction projects without completing the work. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:31:57 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend was 'enabler,' says US attorney general
LOS ANGELES - Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-turned-boyfriend was the principal enabler in a conspiracy with two doctors to provide the "known addict" thousands of prescription pills in the months before she died of an overdose, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:35:02 GMT)

Bankruptcy Lawyer Joins Obama Auto Team
The Treasury Department has appointed a bankruptcy lawyer to add to its team of advisers on the government’s efforts to address the restructuring of the auto industry. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:39:27 GMT)

Bankruptcy Lawyer Joins Obama’s Advisory Team on GM, Chrysler
March 14 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew Feldman , a bankruptcy lawyer, was added by President Barack Obama ’s administration to the auto industry team advising the government on the restructuring of General Motors Corp. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 04:41:44 GMT)

District Attorney?s Secretary Has Seen it All
Ida Van Lindt?s 53-year tenure as the Manhattan district attorney?s secretary has taken her through many eras. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:31:56 GMT)

SF attorney searches for Iranian money
A SF attorney is trying to find all of Iran's assets in America to get justice for Beirut. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:04:40 GMT)

Attorney asking students to pledge to have safe, sober prom
Local attorney Kurt Larson will again be making rounds at area high schools asking students to sign a pledge to have a safe and sober prom. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:40:31 GMT)

Hogan trades jabs with wife's attorney
An attorney for Hulk Hogan's wife got into a verbal sparring match with the former professional wrestler. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 06:57:34 GMT)

California attorney general calls Stern an enabler
California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday that Howard K. Stern was "the principal enabler" in the prescription pill addiction that took the life of Anna Nicole Smith, Stern's girlfriend and client. Stern was charged Thursday, along with two doctors, Sandeep Kapoor and Khristine Eroshevich, with 11 felony counts, including "prescribing drugs excessively to a known addict and using ... (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:31:57 GMT)

Man guilty of stalking his lawyer
NORRISTOWN — With emotion and obvious concern, a Montgomery County defense lawyer recalled the fear she felt after receiving sexually offensive letters from a defendant she once represented. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:22:55 GMT)

Attorney: Jaric Not Charged After Sexual Assault Probe
The Philadelphia District Attorney's office will not to file charges against NBA star and Adriana Lima’s husband Marko Jaric despite claims of sexual assault, Jaric's attorney said in a statement sent to FOXNews.com. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 12:29:35 GMT)

Harkin to recommend Des Moines lawyer and federal prosecutor as Iowa's next US attorney
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin says he will recommend a lawyer and a federal prosecutor as Iowa's next U.S. attorneys. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:49:50 GMT)

Attorney Seeks Reimbursement For Katrina Doctor Fees
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The attorney for Dr. Anna Pou is asking the state to reimburse $145,000 of her legal fees for the criminal case the former attorney general brought against her. Rick Simmons said Friday that as a state employee Pou is entitled to the reimbursement. In a separate filing, LSU Healthcare Network is asking for reimbursement of $312,000 in Legal fees spent on the Pou ... (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:52:29 GMT)

Lohan's attorney claims miscommunication
A warrant is out for Lohan, but her attorney believes it's all a miscommunication. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:47:03 GMT)

Lawyer vows to fight Anna Nicole drug case
Krista Barth, a lawyer for Howard K. Stern, says prosecutors are talking too much about the Anna Nicole Smith drugging case. California Attorney General Jerry Brown says Stern and two doctors drugged the late sex symbol into a state of "stupefaction." (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:39:28 GMT)

Stern's lawyer: Attorney general is talking too much
A lawyer for Howard K. Stern says the longtime partner of late sex symbol Anna Nicole Smith will fight conspiracy charges announced Thursday. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:39:28 GMT)

Attorney accused of enabling Anna Nicole
LOS ANGELES, March 14 (UPI) -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown contends attorney Howard K. Stern enabled the late model Anna Nicole Smith in her drug habit. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:41:54 GMT)

Lohan Attorney: Warrant is a 'Misunderstanding'
Lindsay Lohan's attorney Shawn Chapman Holley released a statement to 'Extra' about the warrant for Lindsay's arrest. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:43:22 GMT)

US autos task force hires bankruptcy lawyer
US President Barack Obama’s task force on the auto industry has hired a bankruptcy lawyer to advise it on its options. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:55:50 GMT)

Council Attorney Calls for D.A. To Join Email Probe
The attorney representing members of the City Council in the growing e-mail controversy tells the WDSU I-Team he is frustrated by conflicting information, including new claims that one councilmember’s files may not have been released, and is calling on the district attorney and inspector general to investigate. (Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:32:38 GMT)

Lohan's attorney: It's a misunderstanding
An attorney for Lindsay Lohan said the warrant for her arrest is a misunderstanding. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:47:33 GMT)

Covington attorney appointed to state board
Gov. Bobby Jindal announced March 6 he has appointed Covington attorney Richard Traina to serve on the State Board of Election Supervisors. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:38:47 GMT)

Haleigh's Mother's Attorney Gives First Local Interview
PUTNAM COUNTY, FL -- Attorney Kim Picazio says she first came to Putnam County this week to help Crystal Sheffield, Haleigh Cummings' mother, handle the media. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:49:42 GMT)

Deltona commissioner wants city attorney fired
Deltona City Commissioner Herb Zischkau wants the city attorney fired — effective Monday. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:48:10 GMT)

A costly 'trial' for a Hutch attorney
Three weeks after his office was rendered uninhabitable by tear gas, Hutchinson attorney David Holme ... (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:04:57 GMT)

Holly Golightly and Lawyer Dave set up home in Danielsville
There are certain questions polite neighbors around here just don't ask. So even if there's a certain curiousity, locals won't go asking Holly Golightly and her musical partner Lawyer Dave how they came about their names. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:08:14 GMT)

Attorney general warns of bogus cash offerings online
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six issued a warning Friday about scams cashing in on the federal econ ... (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:18:32 GMT)

District attorney to appeal murder charge dismissal
LAWRENCE — The district attorney will appeal a judge's decision to dismiss second-degree murder charges against a man he deemed not smart enough to stand trial. Superior Court Judge Howard Whitehead dismissed the murder charge against Eric Falardeau, 29, of Lawrence last month. The judge said he believed Falardeau would never be competent to stand trial or assist in his own defense because he ... (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:07:41 GMT)

Lawyer: 'Shell game' over sex change
TORONTO, March 15 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a Canadian man acquitted by reason of insanity of rape and confined to a psychiatric institution says his client will be assessed for a sex change. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:25:54 GMT)

Lawyer: 'Shell game' over sex change
A lawyer for a Canadian man acquitted by reason of insanity of rape and confined to a psychiatric institution says his client will be assessed for a sex change.Michael Davies said various departments in the Ontario government are engaged in a shell game about paying for it, CanWest News Service reported. Davies represents Shauna Taylor, who legally changed his name from Vance Egglestone and has ... (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:12:25 GMT)

Ex-Nogales, Ariz., city attorney sues city over her dismissal
The former city attorney for Nogales, Ariz. has filed a federal civil suit against the city and many of its high-ranking officials. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 07:26:55 GMT)

Britney Spear's treated like Gulag victim, says LA lawyer
London, Mar 15 : The courts are treating Britney Spears like a Soviet labour camp victim as depicted in Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Gulag Archipelago, claims a Los Angeles lawyer. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:25:30 GMT)

Pakistan's deputy attorney general quits
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! Pakistan's Deputy Attorney General Abdul Hai Gilani resigned on Sunday to protest the "torturing of lawyers, locking up of High Court and tear-gas shelling in Lahore". (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 15:02:57 GMT)

US attorney in Wis. stays on job
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson is still on the job in Madison. President George W. Bush appointed Peterson in June 2006. Peterson says the Obama administration has asked him to stay at his post temporarily and he's thrilled to keep doing his job. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:57:21 GMT)

US attorney in Wis. stays on job
Associated Press - March 15, 2009 12:55 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson is still on the job in Madison. President George W. Bush appointed Peterson in June 2006. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:08:13 GMT)

Lawyer’s small-town values fit well with firm
Albert Lea lawyer Holly Wallace doesn’t have goals. She said he has accomplished the goal of becoming a lawyer and is OK where she is at. Wallace, 38, grew up in Neillsville, Wis., a city of 2,600 that is seat of Clark County. It is 135 miles east of St. Paul. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:08:30 GMT)

Pakistan's deputy attorney general quits
Islamabad, March 15: Pakistan's Deputy Attorney General Abdul Hai Gilani resigned Sunday to protest the "torturing of lawyers, locking up of High Court and tear-gas shelling in Lahore". (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 17:20:19 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan will not appear in court Monday
A lawyer for Lindsay Lohan says the actress won't be going to court Monday to respond to a warrant that has been issued for her arrest. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:31:10 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan Will Not Appear In Court Monday
Lindsay Lohan's lawyer says the actress won't be going to court Monday to respond to a warrant issued for her arrest. Attorney Shawn Chapman Holley told The Associated Press on Sunday that she will appear in court on Lohan's behalf. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:31:22 GMT)

Yankton's City Attorney Steps Down (AP)
Yankton is replacing its city attorney, Jim Goetz, who is stepping down at the end of the month after serving in the job since the early 1960s. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:02:20 GMT)

Lawyer says Lindsay Lohan won't appear in court
A lawyer for Lindsay Lohan says the actress won't be going to court Monday to respond to a warrant that has been issued for her arrest. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 19:02:35 GMT)

Arnold again eyes district attorney job
J. Karen Arnold, a former Centre County assistant district attorney, took steps earlier this week to place her name on the May 19 primary ballot as a Democrat running for district attorney. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:14:11 GMT)

Austrian to plead guilty to rape and incest, lawyer says
Josef Fritzl, the Austrian accused of keeping his daughter in a cellar for decades and fathering her seven children, will plead guilty to rape and incest when his trial opens Monday, Fritzl's lawyer told CNN. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:08:52 GMT)

Lindsey won't be in court, lawyer says
Lindsay Lohan's lawyer says the actress won't be going to court Monday to respond to a warrant issued for her arrest, according to published reports. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:31:51 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan will not appear in court Monday
Lindsay Lohan won't be in court Monday to respond to a warrant for her arrest but her lawyer will be there. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:46:06 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan will not appear in court Monday
BEVERLY HILLS, California—Lindsay Lohan won't be in court Monday to respond to a warrant for her arrest but her lawyer will be there. Attorney Shawn Chapman Holley told The Associated Press on Sunday that she will appear in court on behalf of the 22-year-old actress. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:04:10 GMT)

CONSUMER PROTECTION Power of attorney can be cancelled
In this week's edition of Consumer Protection, Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco discusses how to cancel a power of attorney. (Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:28:01 GMT)

Attorney Smith elected NFLPA executive director
By JAYMES SONG DeMaurice Smith was elected Sunday as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association on Sunday, succeeding the late Gene Upshaw and challenged with leading the union into a critical new era. Smith was chosen Sunday as the union's fourth leader in its 41-year history, and follows Upshaw, who died in August. The NFL outsider has served as an attorney in Washington. ... (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:06:23 GMT)

Ex-SEC lawyer indicted in stock fraud scheme
A former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer living in Texas was indicted in Alexandria’s federal court for his alleged role in a scheme that sold millions of overvalued stocks to unsuspecting customers. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:15:45 GMT)

Lawyer's boyfriend 'sorry' over spray
Gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's boyfriend Lansley Simon had shown complete remorse for spray painting nine Versace handbags in a shop, a court has heard. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:05:32 GMT)

Lawyer's boyfriend 'sorry' over spray
Gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's boyfriend Lansley Simon had shown complete remorse for spray painting nine Versace handbags in a Melbourne store last year, repaying the store in full and sending a letter of apology, a Melbourne court has heard. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:13:35 GMT)

Gangland lawyer's partner 'remorseful'
GANGLAND lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson's boyfriend Lansley Simon had shown complete remorse for spray painting nine Versace handbags in a Melbourne store last year, repaying the store in full and sending a letter of apology, a Melbourne court has heard. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:39:00 GMT)

Attorney elected executive director of players' union
DeMaurice Smith is the new executive director of the NFL Players Association, succeeding the late Gene Upshaw. Smith was elected Sunday as the union's fourth leader in its 41-year history, and succeeds Upshaw, who died in August. The NFL outsider has served as an attorney in Washington. Smith was elected by a vote behind closed doors at the posh Fairmont Kea Lani resort where the union has been ... (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:09:08 GMT)

Attorney Smith elected NFLPA executive director
Outsider attorney selected over lawyer, former NFL players In what could only be considered a stunning upset, attorney DeMaurice Smith of Washington, D.C., was named executive director of the NFL Players Association late Sunday night. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:15:12 GMT)

Attorney Smith elected NFLPA executive director
DeMaurice Smith was elected Sunday as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association on Sunday, succeeding the late Gene Upshaw and challenged with leading the union into a critical new era. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:26:21 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan's lawyer going solo to meet judge over warrant for her arrest
A lawyer for "Mean Girls" star Lindsay Lohan is hoping to make nice with a Beverly Hills judge Monday and clear up the headline-grabbing warrant for the starlet's arrest. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:31:27 GMT)

US attorney in Wisconsin happy to stay on the job
MADISON — U.S. Attorney Erik Peterson has quietly done his job for nearly three years. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:38:49 GMT)

Lawyer's 'Long March' would further deteriorate law and order: Stratfor
Lahore, Mar. 15 : A US-based geopolitical security and intelligence service has forecasted that the lawyer's 'Long March', which is being stage to establish the rule of law, would end up being an unruly affair due to clashes between the PPP and the PML-N. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 04:52:15 GMT)

Attorney Smith to lead NFL Players Association
Attorney Smith to lead NFL Players Association (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:39:29 GMT)

Contenders line up for attorney general race
Attorney General Jerry Brown, ever coy about his political future, is both raising money for a re-election bid as California's top law enforcement officer and actively courting a run for governor in 2010. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 07:05:27 GMT)

Attorney Smith to lead NFL Players Association
Smith beat out former NFLPA presidents Troy Vincent and Trace Armstrong and sports attorney David Cornwell for the job. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:33:32 GMT)

Family Of Chinese Activist Lawyer Escapes To U.S.
The wife and children of a prominent Chinese dissident lawyer are seeking asylum in the United States after human smugglers took them on a perilous journey through Southeast Asia. Lawyer Gao Zhisheng has not been seen since Feb. 4 and is believed to be in detention. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:39:12 GMT)

Egyptian lawyer files suit for rights of Christian converts
An Egyptian lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the countrys Minister of the Interior in a bid to gain legal acceptance for converts to Islam who decide to convert back to their original faith of Christianity (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:57:43 GMT)

Family Of Chinese Activist Lawyer Escapes To U.S.
The wife and children of a prominent Chinese dissident lawyer are seeking asylum in the United States after human traffickers took them on a perilous journey through Southeast Asia. Lawyer Gao Zhisheng has not been seen since Feb. 4 and is believed to be in detention. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:00:45 GMT)

Gangland lawyer's partner guilty
THE boyfriend of gangland lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson was sentenced to community work yesterday for trashing designer handbags at one of her favourite shops. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:25:00 GMT)

Prosecutor charges Warren city attorney
A Warren assistant city attorney is named in a warrant charging him with drunken driving stemming from his arrest last month. (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:54:14 GMT)

Attorney D. Smith to lead NFLPA
DeMaurice Smith was elected as the new executive director of the NFL Players Association. He succeeds the late Gene Upshaw and is challenged with leading the union into a critical new era. Smith was chosen as the union's fourth leader in its 41-year history. The NFL outsider has served as an attorney in Washington. Smith was elected by a vote behind closed doors at the posh Fairmont Kea Lani ... (Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:26:06 GMT)