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Attorney News Mar 2009

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Florida attorney general goes on offense about name-building ads
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum upped the financial and political stakes of his campaign against Internet sex crime, urging Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink Thursday to greenlight another $975,000 in television spots under a no-bid contract with his former campaign consultant. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:58:08 GMT)

All News... Pub chef cleared of raping lawyer
A chef has spoken of his relief at being found not guilty of raping a lawyer. The woman had claimed she had been too drunk to consent to sex - but a jury took just 45 minutes to acquit 26-year-old Peter Bacon. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:16:48 GMT)

Christie takes donation from lawyer he gave big contact
TRENTON (AP) -- New Jersey Election Commission records indicate former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie has accepted campaign cash toward his race for governor from a lawyer he previously awarded a multimillion-dollar contract and his partners. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:47:26 GMT)

American Escrow: Illinois attorney general probing missing money
Consumer complaints about missing funds at American Escrow, which plans to close Tuesday, prompt investigation by state The Illinois attorney general's office said Thursday that it is looking into consumer complaints about missing money from escrow accounts held by American Escrow LLC, a private Chicago company that recently notified customers it will be going out of business Tuesday. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:52:10 GMT)

Bankruptcy attorney getting lots of business
A Valley bankruptcy attorney said her case load has tripled since the economic meltdown. Diane Drain said many people are ‘clueless' as far as how much it costs them to live until they're forced to do a budget. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:58:55 GMT)

Democratic donor jailed for impersonating lawyer
A prominent Democratic Party donor and fundraiser was sentenced in Texas to a year in jail for falsely presenting himself as a lawyer. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:33:04 GMT)

Florida CFO scolds attorney general on no-bid ads
Florida's chief financial officer scolded Attorney General Bill McCollum on Thursday for spending state money on a no-bid contract with an out-of-state political strategist to produce ads aimed at warning parents and teens about Internet predators. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:45:38 GMT)

Teen Won't Be Bullied by District Attorney for 'Sexting'
One of three teens suing a Pennsylvania prosecutor says she does not want to be bullied by the district attorney, who threatened to charge the girls over racy cell-phone pictures. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:26:09 GMT)

Democratic donor jailed for impersonating a lawyer
A prominent Texas Democratic Party donor and fundraiser was sentenced to a year in jail for falsely presenting himself as a lawyer to collect millions of dollars in attorneys fees. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:04:26 GMT)

Former State Dept. lawyer decries torture
A former State Department lawyer tells The Associated Press that the Bush administration panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. Former President George W. Bush denied anyone was tortured. But Vijay Padmanabhan is at least the second insider to publicly describe as torture the so-called "enhanced interrogation techniques" used by the U.S. Padmanabhan was the department's chief counsel on ... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:05:20 GMT)

Ex-State Dept. Lawyer Decries Torture
A former State Department lawyer tells The Associated Press that the Bush administration panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. Former President George W. Bush denied anyone was tortured. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:12:02 GMT)

Lawyer denies charging client for sex
LONDON, March 27 (UPI) -- A 46-year-old married lawyer says he did not charge a female client for having sex with her, despite her claims in a filing in Britain's High Court. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:29:31 GMT)

Ex-State Dept. lawyer decries Gitmo torture
A former State Department lawyer told the The Associated Press that the Bush administration of panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:34:46 GMT)

Casey Anthony lawyer Jose Baez gets slammed by former client
Man convicted in Lake County toddler death cites "defectiveness" of Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez A Lake County man, serving a 15-year prison sentence in the death of a toddler, wants his manslaughter and child-abuse convictions overturned, citing judicial and prosecutorial misconduct and the "defectiveness" of his defense lawyer, Jose Baez. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:39:51 GMT)

Herman Thomas' attorney threatened with arrest
MOBILE, Ala. -- Former Circuit Judge Herman Thomas' attorney, Robert "Cowboy Bob" Clark, was just led away from a news conference called by Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr. Tyson's chief investigator told Clark he was under arrest, and... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:54:10 GMT)

SF City Attorney Announces Creation of Federal Stimulus Task Force
San Francisco has established a task force to oversee the more than $2 billion the city is seeking from the federal government's $787 billion economic stimulus package. The task force was appointed by City Attorney Dennis Herrera in response to President Obama's call for accountability and transparency in the massive disbursement of public money to state, counties and cities across the country. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:54:54 GMT)

Austrian 'dungeon dad' interviewed by lawyer
The Austrian man convicted of imprisoning and raping his daughter in a basement dungeon for 24 years reportedly has told his lawyer that he "finally realized the unfathomable damage I had inflicted on my family," when the daughter made an unexpected appearance in the courtroom, the Austrian magazine News reports. If you speak German, you can read it here. Otherwise, The Times of London carries a ... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:58:45 GMT)

Holder installed as attorney general
WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) -- The Justice Department will zealously defend the Constitution, citizens and their rights, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder vowed at his installation. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:18:14 GMT)

Sir Allen Stanford's lawyer blames SEC
The lawyer who intends to represent Sir Allen Stanford in his fight to prove his innocence against 8bn 5.6bn fraud charges has said the Texan tycoon was not running a Ponzi scheme and has blamed the US Securities and Exchange Commission SEC for effectively causing a run on the bank. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:42:55 GMT)

VB attorney loses legal license
The Virginia State Bar revoked the license of a Virginia Beach attorney following his allegedly making false statements in order to obtain permanent residency for an immigrant client. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:56:58 GMT)

Madoff Trustee Picard Wins Power of Attorney Over U.K. Unit
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Irving Picard , who was appointed by the Securities Investor Protection Corp. to unwind Bernard Madoff’s businesses, won power of attorney over the money manager’s London unit. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:53:22 GMT)

Ex-State Dept. lawyer decries torture after 9/11
A former State Department lawyer responsible for Guantanamo-related cases said Friday that the Bush administration overreacted after 9/11 and set up a system in which torture occurred. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:57:55 GMT)

Shawn Johnson's alleged stalker pleads not guilty; Madonna's attorney confirms Malawi adoption trip; T.I. sentenced
Shawn Johnson's alleged stalker pleads not guilty; Madonna's attorney confirms Malawi adoption trip; T.I. sentenced (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:08:38 GMT)

Democrats pick attorney Kagen to replace McGihon in Colorado House
Democratic Party leaders in Colorado House District 3 have picked attorney Daniel Kagan to replace Rep. Anne McGihon, who is resigning. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:43:44 GMT)

Former Covington Staff Attorney Hires New Lawyer for Discrimination Suit Against Firm
Former Covington & Burling staff attorney Yolanda Young has hired a new lawyer to represent her in the discrimination suit against her old firm. Latif Doman of Doman Davis, a small litigation and employment discrimination firm with offices in New York and Washington, will take the reins on the case, which has caused a stir in legal circles. Young, who is black, submitted a complaint in February ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:22:02 GMT)

Failure to Report Malpractice Leaves Lawyer Out in Cold
A New Jersey lawyer has just learned the hard way that a client's seeming nonchalance over dismissal of her case due to the lawyer's error doesn't make for a license to conceal it from the malpractice insurer. A New Jersey federal judge ruled on summary judgment last week that Louis Barbone's carrier had no duty to defend or indemnify him in a malpractice suit by a former client whose sexual ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:30:32 GMT)

Attorney to Challenge Office Raid After Arrest in Mortgage Scam Tied to Dominatrix Club
Now that a lawyer has been arrested in connection with a bizarre real estate fraud that allegedly recruited straw buyers at a dominatrix club, he has standing to challenge the warrant that authorized a raid on his law office last month, his attorney said Thursday. On Wednesday, solo practitioner George O. Guldi was among seven people -- three of them lawyers -- charged in connection with an ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:05:51 GMT)

Man who stabbed lawyer in court deemed 'habitual criminal,' sentenced
A Reno man convicted on burglary and car-theft charges after stabbing his lawyer with a pencil in court was found by a judge to be a habitual criminal on Friday and sentenced to two life prison terms without the possibility of parole. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:05:55 GMT)

Attorney found guilty of theft again
An Evansville attorney who pleaded guilty to bilking clients out of more than $58,000 to fuel a gambling addiction now has been convicted of stealing about $33,000 from a company that hired him after his license to practice law was suspended. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT)

Hawk lawyer wants charges dropped
A lawyer for murder suspect Dave Hawk of Lemoore argued in a Kings County courtroom Friday that charges should be dropped because of prosecutor shenanigans. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:52:56 GMT)

Bush lawyer for Gitmo cases assails policy as torture
A former State Department lawyer responsible for Guantanamo-related cases said Friday that the Bush administration overreacted after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and set up a system in which torture occurred. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:44:11 GMT)

Fremont attorney resigns
CHEYENNE -- Fremont County Attorney Ed Newell announced his resignation Wednesday amid an investigation into his involvement in exchanging e-mails containing pictures of nude women. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:14:03 GMT)

Power-of-attorney bill urged for seniors
CARSON CITY -- A state Senate panel was urged Friday to approve a power-of-attorney measure aimed at protecting Nevada seniors from abuses by caregivers and, in some cases, their own children. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:23:02 GMT)

Court corrects reference to attorney
New information shows that Las Vegas City Council candidate Jennifer L. Taylor did not work on a lawsuit that her opponent in the race is trying to use to paint her as an anti-consumer attorney. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:23:58 GMT)

U. S. says lawyer illegally contacted family
The U. S. Justice Department is looking into allegations that at least one of the victims' families from the Continental Connection Flight 3407 crash was illegally contacted by a lawyer looking for business. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:50:27 GMT)

Don't nix jail credit: lawyer
Conditions at the Edmonton Remand Centre are so bad that a local lawyer says cutting the two-for-one rule for time served would be unfair and intellectually dishonest. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:00:54 GMT)

Beach seeks new attorney
On Monday night, the City of St. Augustine Beach will hold a special meeting to interview six candidates to replace City Attorney Geoff Dobson, who plans to step down after the City Commission's May 4 meeting. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:44:37 GMT)

Inmate blames Casey Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, for conviction in child's death
A Lake County man, serving a 15-year prison sentence in the death of a toddler, wants his manslaughter and child-abuse convictions overturned, citing judicial and prosecutorial misconduct and the "defectiveness" of his defense lawyer, Jose Baez. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:09:50 GMT)

Attorney: Blakeney’s confession was tainted
JACKSON (AP) — The attorney for convicted murderer John Christopher Blakeney says the Jones County man’s confession was tainted by a police investigator’s failure to provide an attorney when he asked for one. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:08:13 GMT)

Gillispie says he has 'no regrets;' attorney expects big buyout
While Billy Gillispie took the high road Saturday in talking about his two seasons as Kentucky coach, his attorney sounded ready to go to court to get his client $6 million in compensation. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:14:57 GMT)

Wife, grandchildren of prominent attorney held hostage in home invasion
The wife and grandchildren of a prominent Miami attorney were held hostage during an invasion of their home Thursday morning. Ottawa County Sheriff Terry Durborow said two black males entered the residence, east of Miami, at approximately 10 a.m. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:24:02 GMT)

Defense attorney spars with former Grace exec
By Daniel Doherty, University of Montana Defense attorney David Bernick tried to cast doubt on the testimony of former W.R. Grace & Co. executive Robert Locke in Missoula on Wednesday during the 23rd day of the notable environmental trial. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:36:40 GMT)

Petition in hands of county attorney
The fate of a second petition asking for a public vote on the Mower County Jail and Justice Center project rests in the hands of Mower County Attorney Kristen Nelsen. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:06:40 GMT)

Lawyer joins race to represent Forestville
BRISTOL — A 29-year-old lawyer hopes to capture one of two open City Council seats in this fall’s municipal election to win the right to represent Forestville and South Bristol for the next two years. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:10:01 GMT)

U.S. Attorney sponsors safe neighborhood event Tuesday
MUSKOGEE — Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that the Eastern District of Oklahoma’s Project Safe Neighborhoods program is sponsoring a seminar entitled Drugs & Gangs: A New Approach To Deterrence And Prevention — “The High Point Initiative.” (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:10:54 GMT)

Attorney Alleges Local Inmate Was Victimized
A local attorney says he believes a county inmate was the victim of sexual harassment. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:22:03 GMT)

Davis hired as Branson’s city attorney
Branson attorney Timothy Davis has been named the new city attorney for Branson. Davis, who currently has a law practice in Branson, will be a contract employee for the city by mutual agreement between the mayor, Board of Aldermen and Davis. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:11:50 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. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:45:34 GMT)

Lawyer: Kilpatrick can't pay restitution
DETROIT, March 28 (UPI) -- A lawyer notified a Michigan judge this week that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick can pay only $6 monthly restitution, not $6,000. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:17:54 GMT)

Homeowners have the right to inspect attorney invoices
Question: I have repeatedly asked my association board for copies of attorney invoices, but the attorney wrote me saying that owners do not have the right to inspect individual invoices from the association's attorney because they frequently contain privileged information. Instead, invoices are reviewed by the board. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:51:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Kilpatrick can't pay restitution
A lawyer notified a Michigan judge this week that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick can pay only $6 monthly restitution, not $6,000.The lawyer, Michael Alan Schwartz, who just joined the ex-mayor's legal team, told the Detroit Free Press he may also try to have Judge David Groner taken off the case. He said Groner has a conflict because his brother-in-law is chief assistant to Wayne County ... (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:13:27 GMT)

El-Rufai Hires US Lawyer to Fight Persecution
Nasir El-Rufai, a popular Nigerian reformer who has faced nearly two years of investigations from trumped-up, politically-motivated charges has announced the retention of the well-known international lawyer Robert Amsterdam, of Amsterdam & Peroff. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:27:43 GMT)

District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:36:23 GMT)

Matthew McConaughey is The Lincoln Lawyer
Matthew McConaughey will star in The Lincoln Lawyer for Lakeshore Entertainment, reports Variety . (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:52:43 GMT)

Judge calls Wichitan dishonest; lawyer says he's a victim
Gary Krause is just a guy who got caught up in some tax changes that the IRS made in the mid-1980s, his lawyer said. Krause made it worse for himself, his lawyer said, when he chose to represent himself in court. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:19:57 GMT)

Veteran attorney joins law firm
Sparta Attorney Clark Geddis has joined the firm of Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP, of Sparta. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:49:19 GMT)

Attorney: County not responsible in Marshall case
The attorney representing Centre County in a civil rights lawsuit re-emphasized his motion for dismissal Friday, saying in a legal brief the county cannot be held responsible for allegations of misconduct against former Assistant District Attorney Lance Marshall. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:54:35 GMT)

Attorney Frank J. Dito, Jr. Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Attorney Frank J. Dito, Jr. Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum recognizes lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Indian lawyer gets award from Italian govt
NEW DELHI: The Italian government has honoured lawyer Diljeet Titus, founder of law firm Titus & Co, with the 'Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity' award for promoting ties between India and Italy. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:54:42 GMT)

Attorney embarrassed by nude photos
RIVERTON - Embarrassed, humiliated and ashamed were the words Fremont County Attorney Ed Newell used Friday following a press conference during which Riverton Mayor John Vincent accused Newell of sending pictures of nude women from his office computer to an employee at City Hall. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:35:51 GMT)

Moscow lawyer robbed of $150,000 outside Moscow
MOSCOW, March 29 (RIA Novosti) - Four armed men robbed a Moscow lawyer of about 5 million rubles ($150,000) at his country house in the Tver Region in central Russia, a local police spokesman said on Sunday. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:30:18 GMT)

Lawyer decries torture after 9/11
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A former State Department lawyer responsible for Guantanamo-related cases said Friday that the Bush administration overreacted after 9/11 and set up a system in which torture occurred. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:23:46 GMT)

Mumbai attacks: Court to decide lawyer for Kasab tomorrow
A special court is likely to decide on Monday the matter of appointing a lawyer to represent Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured in 26/11 attacks. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:50:31 GMT)

Court to decide lawyer for Kasab tomorrow
A special court here is likely to decide tomorrow the matter of appointing a lawyer from the state legal aid cell to represent Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the November 26 Mumbai attacks. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:59:05 GMT)

In economic crisis, legal fees can be saved, attorney says
In an economic crisis in which personal finances matter more than ever, the smart money is on drawing up a will rather than creating a living trust, said a Lewisburg attorney who handles probate issues. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:16:21 GMT)

Attorney faces felony charges
March 25, 2009 | 10:11 AM Elkhorn — Its a tale of drugs and money and its landed a Williams Bay attorney in hot water. Criminal charges were filed Friday against Stephen M. Compton, 44, who allegedly was found in possession of heroin and cocaine during a search of a Lake Geneva apartment. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 14:24:49 GMT)

Mumbai attacks: Court to decide lawyer for Kasab tomorrow
MUMBAI: A special court here is likely to decide on Monday the matter of appointing a lawyer from the state legal aid cell to represent Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the November 26 Mumbai attacks. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:13:28 GMT)

Lawyer for seller of alleged Biden daughter video quits
A lawyer representing the anonymous seller peddling a videotape that purportedly shows cocaine use by a woman who closely resembles Vice President Joseph Biden's daughter has pulled out, entertainment Web site RadarOnline.com said Sunday. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:31:34 GMT)

Court to decide lawyer for Kasab
Agencies Mumbai, March 29: A special court here is likely to decide on Monday the matter of appointing a lawyer from the state legal aid cell to represent Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured during the November 26 Mumbai attacks. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:24:39 GMT)

Denver attorney to be sworn in as new lawmaker
Associated Press - March 29, 2009 5:14 PM ET DENVER (AP) - Businessman and attorney Daniel Kagan will be sworn in as the new state representative for House District 3, which covers... (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:15:15 GMT)

Denver Attorney To Be Sworn In As New Lawmaker
Businessman and attorney Daniel Kagan will be sworn in as the new state representative for House District 3, which covers south-central Denver and Cherry Hills Village. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:08:21 GMT)

Cat owner's lawyer wants Jersey City to turn probe over to state
The lawyer for the owner of a cat dumped in Lincoln Park last month by two Jersey City animal control officers is demanding the city hands over its internal investigation to the state. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:41:12 GMT)

Attorney insists client not competent for trial
The attorney for a mentally ill man accused of stabbing an Athens-Clarke police officer nearly to death wants another jury to consider whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:05:07 GMT)

Attorney general offers opinion on expiration of court commissions
NASHVILLE - There will be no legal way to fill vacancies on the Tennessee Supreme Court or appeals courts starting July 1 if the Legislature allows two commissions to expire, according to a state attorney general's opinion. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:11:10 GMT)

Lawyer accuses Worcester DA of incompetence in murder case
The day after a jury found an Uxbridge man not guilty by reason of insanity in the slaying of his mother, his lawyer accused Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. of incompetence for insisting that Lee F. Chiero be tried for first-degree murder despite the opinions of three mental health experts that he was mentally ill. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 04:54:23 GMT)

District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:02:55 GMT)

Lawyer named for Mumbai suspect
A lawyer is appointed for Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole known surviving suspect from last November's Mumbai (Bombay) attacks. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:16 GMT)

Veteran attorney joins law firm
Sparta Attorney Clark Geddis has joined the firm of Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP, of Sparta. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:00:42 GMT)

Lawyer named for Mumbai suspect
A lawyer is appointed for Ajmal Amir Qasab, the sole known surviving suspect from the Mumbai (Bombay) attacks. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:01:23 GMT)

India appoints lawyer for Mumbai attacks suspect
India on Monday finally appointed a lawyer for the lone Islamist militant suspect captured by police during the Mumbai attacks, four months after his high-profile arrest. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:37:12 GMT)

Court appoints lawyer for Mumbai gunman
An Indian court appointed a lawyer Monday for the only gunman charged in last year's terror attacks in Mumbai and said trial proceedings will start in a special court on April 6. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:59:00 GMT)

Renowned Workplace Legal Expert and Attorney Robin Bond (www.robinbond.com) Hires Adam Kluger Public Relations ...
Earlier today AKPR announced it has been hired by attorney Robin Bond , a charismatic workplace legal expert and former prosecutor from Philadelphia, PA. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 GMT)

Asian tycoon Nina Wang's final will forged, says lawyer
A lawyer for the family of late tycoon Nina Wang said Monday he had proof that a will granting billions to her feng shui master was forged, heating up the bitter legal battle for one of Asia's largest fortunes. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:52:24 GMT)

SC junks lawyer's claim vs PLDT, PCGG
The Supreme Court dismissed a lawyer's claim that the Philippine Long Distance Co. (PLDT) and the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) owed him P273 million for over two years of service, PCGG Commissioner Jaime Bautista said on Monday. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:17:51 GMT)

Court Appoints Lawyer For Mumbai Terror Suspect
(RTTNews) - A special sessions court in Mumbai, has appointed a lawyer for Amir Ajmal Kasab, the lone Pakistan surviving terrorist of last November 26 Islamlic terror attacks on India's financial capital Mumbai, reports say. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:43:04 GMT)

Angola: State Attorney General Advises Detainees to Rethink About Their Lives
The attorney general of the Republic of Angola, João Maria de Sousa, Friday in Ombadja locality, southern Cunene province, recommended the prisoners of the Péu-Péu detention centre, to think about having a better life after serving their sentence. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:58:32 GMT)

Lawyer for Mumbai Attack Gunman Requests Security (Update1)
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Indian lawyer Anjali Waghmare requested protection from security services after her appointment to defend Mohammed Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving gunman who attacked Mumbai in November. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:00:39 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-US officials must face torture charges
Six former Bush administration officials accused in a Spanish complaint of sanctioning the torture of terror suspects should come to Spain to face justice, a human rights lawyer urged Monday. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 12:50:20 GMT)

India appoints lawyer for accused Mumbai attacker
India appointed Monday a lawyer to defend the man accused of being the lone surviving gunman in last year's Mumbai attacks, a government lawyer said. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:15:35 GMT)

Lawyer backs off alleged Biden tape
WASHINGTON, March 30 (UPI) -- Washington lawyer Thomas Dunlap says he no longer represents the owner of a tape that purports to show Vice President Joe Biden's daughter snorting cocaine. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:18:04 GMT)

Lawyer: Dan Gilbert didn't start fight
A lawyer for Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert said today that an intoxicated David Hall, and not Gilbert, was the aggressor in the recent bar mitzvah altercation making headlines. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:58:26 GMT)

Police Say Underage Drinking Party Held At City Attorney's Home
Police in Portsmouth broke up a party over the weekend at a house owned by the assistant city attorney. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:12:44 GMT)

Attorney William Jennaro named Wisconsin's "Best Mediator"
The March 2009 issue of The Wisconsin Law Journal honors Milwaukee's Jennaro for his work with over 1,000 alternative dispute resolution (ADR) cases. Chosen by local and regional lawyers and judges, Jennaro began his career as assistant district attorney in Milwaukee County and later established the public defender program in Children's Court of Milwaukee County. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:54:11 GMT)

Kilpatrick adds cops' lawyer to his suit
Former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is suing the lawyer who negotiated an $8.4-million police whistle-blower lawsuit settlement that eventually led to Kilpatrick's resignation and guilty criminal plea. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:25:42 GMT)

State's attorney: County did not violate Open Meetings Act
Kendall County State's Attorney Eric Weis determined last week that the Kendall County Board did not violate the Illinois Open Meetings Act during an Illinois State Toll Highway Authority meeting in January, as was alleged by member of the public. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:07:25 GMT)

Toledo seeking city attorney
Toledo officials have opened a request for proposals from “individuals and law firms qualified to provide general attorney service” to the city in the wake of the Feb. 28 resignation of Jim Ruggeri. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:02:59 GMT)

County cannot hold referendum on tax freeze, attorney general says
Hamilton County doesn’t have the authority to hold a referendum on a proposal to freeze property tax amounts at current levels for senior citizens, Tennessee’s attorney general said. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:14:43 GMT)

Nev. Attorney General: Southwest Exchange, ex-chief indicted
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada State Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto says a former Henderson investment company and its former chief have been indicted on felony embezzlement charges. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:28:05 GMT)

Attorney General Says County Commission Cannot Hold Advisory Referendum
The state attorney general's office has ruled that the Hamilton County Commission cannot hold a referendum for voters to declare whether they favor the commission proceeding with a senior tax freeze program. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:51:37 GMT)

Glen Ellyn attorney disciplined
An Glen Ellyn attorney has been disciplined by the Illinois Supreme Court. The action taken againstTimothy E. Cronin was announced in a release from the seven-member Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, which investigates alleged wrongdoing by lawyers in Illinois and recommends discipline when warranted. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:06:11 GMT)

Cornwall Crown Attorney contracted unknown illness on Mexico trip
CORNWALL – Acting city Crown Attorney Guy D. Simard, 47, is in a coma after he contracted an unknown illness during a recent trip to Mexico, a family member said.[...] (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:12:05 GMT)

Sheriff turns Herrman case over to county attorney
The Butler County Sheriff's office turned over the information in the Adam Herrman investigation to the County Attorney's office Friday. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:24:12 GMT)

Lawyer Cogbill declines Chesterfield County judgeship
A lawyer with deep family and political roots in Chesterfield County is changing his mind and giving up a county judgeship to which he was named last month. John V. Cogbill III, who has two Army-officer sons scheduled for duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, recently told lawmakers he would decline a circuit court judgeship, in part, because of family reasons. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:39:50 GMT)

Burress lawyer wants delay for plea deal: report
New York Giants receiver Plaxico Burress is set to return to court Tuesday but his lawyer told ESPN on Monday that he will ask a New York state Supreme Court judge for a delay. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:47:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Giants star Plaxico Burress's gun hearing to be postponed
NEW YORK - A lawyer for New York Giants star Plaxico Burress says a hearing in his gun possession case will be postponed. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:53:00 GMT)

Real estate attorney testifies in her own defense
CHARLOTTE, N.C.-- A Charlotte real estate attorney accused in a huge mortgage fraud scheme testifies for the first time in her trial. On the stand, Vicki Sprouse said she didn’t do a lot of the work prosecutors’ question. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:49:46 GMT)

Attorney: Man accused of shaking infant appears incompetent
A 22-year-old accused of shaking his infant son by his neck until the baby stopped breathing appears mentally incompetent to stand trial, according to his attorney. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:53:00 GMT)

Ex-Detroit mayor sues lawyer over text messages
Kwame Kilpatrick has sued a lawyer over the release of sexually explicit text messages between Detroit's ex-mayor and his then-top aide. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:07:17 GMT)

Chicago divorce lawyer sues Playboy
A Chicago divorce attorney who posed nude and wrote a legal advice column for Playboy.com filed suit today alleging that an executive of the publishing empire sexually harassed her. Corri Fetman, 45, who authored the "Lawyer of Love" column, alleged Thomas Hagopian, an executive for the digital branch of Playboy Enterprises, bombarded her with sexually explicit e-mail messages and phone calls, ... (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:44:44 GMT)

Peter Madoff Will Seek to Challenge Asset Freeze, Lawyer Says
March 30 (Bloomberg) -- Peter Madoff , brother of convicted Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernard Madoff , will ask an appeals court tomorrow to overturn a ruling by a New York state judge issued last week that froze his assets as part of a $2 million lawsuit filed by an investor, a lawyer for the man said today. (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:45:44 GMT)

Rep. Delahunt backs cousin for Boston US attorney
Rep. William Delahunt's cousin is under consideration to be the next U.S. attorney in Boston. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:09:59 GMT)

Attorney General On Truancy Debate Released
THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL SETTLES AN ONGOING DISPUTE BETWEEN THE HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MARY ALICE PALACIOS OVER TRUANCY HEARINGS. SO WHO DOES HE SIDE WITH? (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 01:10:46 GMT)

Appeals court rejects tax case of McVeigh's lawyer
An appeals court affirmed Timothy McVeigh's lawyer cannot claim a charitable tax deduction for donating prosecution materials from the Oklahoma City bombing case. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 03:06:21 GMT)

Attorney: Sex crime not evident
BLUE EARTH - The attorney for a Blue Earth man facing a criminal sex charge involving a 16-year-old girl says the law is on his side. Attorney Bill Grogin wants two of three charges against his client dismissed. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:24:23 GMT)

Attorney general's decision supports Ashland TM vote
The attorney general's office has reviewed the articles approved at last fall's Town Meeting, without comment on the rezoning of a Chestnut Street property to allow research and development there. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:31:52 GMT)

Attorney General: Tough Economy Fueling Spike In Scams
Colorado Attorney General John Suthers said a weak economy may be fueling a spike in reports of identity theft. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:35:56 GMT)

Home of Mumbai attacks suspect's lawyer targeted
Activists from a Hindu nationalist party targeted the home of the lawyer appointed to represent the lone Islamist militant captured during the Mumbai attacks, Indian media reported Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:53:29 GMT)

Madoff’s Brother Will Appeal Freeze on His Assets, Lawyer Says
March 31 (Bloomberg) -- The brother of convicted Ponzi scheme mastermind Bernard Madoff will ask an appeals court today to throw out a ruling freezing his assets as part of a $2 million lawsuit, said a lawyer for an investor. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:56:07 GMT)

Doubts over Mumbai suspect lawyer
The sole known surviving suspect from last November's Mumbai attacks may once again be without a lawyer. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:01:24 GMT)

Hall was aggressor at hotel, Gilbert lawyer says
A lawyer for Quicken Loans founder Dan Gilbert alleged Monday that an intoxicated David Hall, and not Gilbert, was the aggressor in a March 21 altercation under investigation by Birmingham police. But one of Hall's lawyers insists his client was the victim in the incident at a bar mitzvah at the Townsend Hotel. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:25:42 GMT)

Attorney Posts City Leaders' Info Online
The attorney at the center of the New Orleans City Council e-mail controversy has posted the city's top leaders' personal information online. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:47 GMT)

Virginia Attorney General Says Anti-Spam Law Will Be Rewritten
Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims says his office will rewrite the state's anti-spam law to address constitutional concerns. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:41:58 GMT)

Va. attorney general says anti-spam law will be rewritten
Associated Press - March 31, 2009 6:45 AM ET RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims says his office will rewrite the state's anti-spam law to address constitutional... (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:46:24 GMT)

Attorney general fights mortgage fraud
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan made an appearance at the Clyde Jordan Senior Citizens Center in East St. Louis on Thursday to address the actions her office is taking during the foreclosure crises. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:48:14 GMT)

Va. attorney general says anti-spam law will be rewritten
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims says his office will rewrite the state's anti-spam law to address constitutional concerns. The U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to review a lower court's ruling that the law was unconstitutional. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:02:04 GMT)

CAMDEN: U.S. Attorney asked to probe apartments
CAMDEN – Camden County officials have called on the U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate problems at a high-rise apartment building in Camden. Freeholder Louis Cappelli says the Northgate I building is overrun with problems. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:04:26 GMT)

District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:06:25 GMT)

US Attorney asked to probe Camden apartments
County officials have called on the U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate problems at a high-rise apartment building in Camden. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:20:24 GMT)

Delahunt backs cousin for Boston US attorney
WASHINGTON - Rep William Delahunt's cousin is under consideration to be the next U.S. attorney in Boston. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:31:24 GMT)

Disbarred Toledo attorney sentenced to 1 year in prison
Disbarred attorney Gregg Hickman was sentenced to one year in prison Tuesday for stealing thousands of dollars from a former client. Hickman, 56, pleaded no contest March 2 to attempted grand theft after he stole about $65,000 from client Timothy Sebring. According to Assistant County Prosecutor Bruce Sorg, Hickman was representing Mr. Sebring in a divorce and child custody issue when he was ... (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:17:59 GMT)

Accused real estate lawyer takes stand
Charlotte real estate lawyer Victoria Sprouse, accused of participating in a multimillion-dollar mortgage fraud scheme, took the stand in her own defense Monday. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:01:28 GMT)

Sports Attorney: Burress Will Serve Time
A possible plea deal is in the works for NY Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress. A judge called an adjournment until June in his gun possession case. Sports Attorney and BET Commentator Ryan Smith says whatver rumors may be about a plea deal, Burress will likely serve at least six months in prison. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:14:38 GMT)

Orange County Names New Attorney
John L. Roberts has been named the new Attorney for Orange County starting April 23, the chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners said Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:16:01 GMT)

Roberts Named New Orange Co. Attorney
Valerie Foushee, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, announced the selection of John L. Roberts as the new Attorney for Orange County starting April 23, 2009. (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:16:11 GMT)

Chicago attorney accuses Playboy executive of sexual harassment
CHICAGO - A Chicago divorce attorney who posed nude and wrote a legal advice column for Playboy.com filed suit Monday alleging an executive of the publishing empire sexually... (Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:40:20 GMT)