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Attorney News May 2009

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Burma bars lawyer from Aung San Suu Kyi trial
A Burmese lawyer who applied to represent opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi at her trial next week says he has been disbarred by the country's ruling military junta. (Sat, 16 May 2009 14:26:57 GMT)

Convicted killer’s attorney requests new trial
— MICHAEL R. SISAK Prosecutors failed to meet a burden of proof required to negate convicted killer Jabbar Wallace’s claim of self-defense, his attorney, William Ruzzo, said in a motion filed Friday. (Sat, 16 May 2009 14:46:43 GMT)

Child killer’s attorney challenges conviction
— MICHAEL R. SISAK Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas committed an “abuse of discretion” when he convicted child-killer Alan Leitzel Jr. of first-degree murder last week in the death of his girlfriend’s 3-month-old son, Leitzel’s attorney said. (Sat, 16 May 2009 14:47:23 GMT)

Myanmar bars lawyer from Aung San Suu Kyi trial
A Myanmar lawyer who applied to represent opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi at her trial next week said Saturday he had been disbarred by the country's ruling military junta. (Sat, 16 May 2009 16:05:18 GMT)

Burma bars lawyer from Suu Kyi trial
A Burmese lawyer who applied to represent Aung San Suu Kyi at her trial next week said Saturday he had been disbarred by the country's ruling military junta. (Sat, 16 May 2009 16:07:40 GMT)

Myanmar bars lawyer from Aung San Suu Kyi trial
Pro-democracy activist and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, seen here in 1995. A Myanmar lawyer who applied to represent opposition leader Suu Kyi at her trial next week said Saturday he had been disbarred by the country's ruling military junta. (Sat, 16 May 2009 16:26:24 GMT)

Myanmar bars lawyer from Suu Kyi trial
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar's military rulers disbarred a prominent lawyer who applied to defend pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her upcoming trial, the attorney... (Sat, 16 May 2009 16:47:12 GMT)

Myanmar bars lawyer from Aung San Suu Kyi trial
YANGON : A Myanmar lawyer who applied to represent opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi at her trial next week said Saturday he had been disbarred by the country's ruling military. (Sat, 16 May 2009 16:48:42 GMT)

Junta bars Suu Kyi's lawyer
MYANMAR'S JUNTA has barred a prominent activist lawyer from defending opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as pressure intensifies on the regime to drop new charges against the Nobel Peace laureate. Aung Thein said the order revoking... (Sat, 16 May 2009 17:01:16 GMT)

Attorney disputes state on N.C. bridge right of way
An attorney for an environmental group is questioning the state's interpretation of right-of-way issues that affect the replacement for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge. (Sat, 16 May 2009 22:46:49 GMT)

Myanmar bars lawyer for Suu Kyi
The government has barred a prominent activist lawyer from defending opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as pressure intensifies on the regime to drop new charges against the Nobel Peace laureate. (Sun, 17 May 2009 04:56:21 GMT)

Candidates divided on role of Westmoreland district attorney
Both candidates for Westmoreland County district attorney agree that the May 19 Democratic primary will serve as a referendum on how the job should be performed. (Sun, 17 May 2009 05:01:57 GMT)

N.D. Supreme Court disbars Fargo attorney
FARGO (AP) - The North Dakota Supreme Court has disbarred a Fargo attorney who pleaded guilty to terrorizing and concealed weapons charges in September 2007. (Sun, 17 May 2009 06:14:36 GMT)

A Fort Lauderdale lawyer's love for Highwaymen paintings keeps the spirit of Old Florida alive
How Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Schlesinger came to be one of the largest collectors of Highwaymen art began with boyhood memories of his father's Hollywood law office. (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:12:17 GMT)

Myanmar's Suu Kyi defiant ahead of trial: lawyer
Myanmar's pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health and ready to defend herself against new charges that have sparked international outrage against the country's military rulers, her lawyer said. (Sun, 17 May 2009 07:43:38 GMT)

President meets former Attorney General
President Pratibha Patil today held a meeting with former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee at her residence in New Delhi. (Sun, 17 May 2009 08:21:47 GMT)

Obama nominates Vance as U.S. attorney
BIRMINGHAM | President Barack Obama nominated a longtime federal prosecutor Friday to serve as the U.S. attorney for north Alabama. The White House said it had tapped Joyce Vance, 48, to take over for Republican appointee Alice Martin. (Sun, 17 May 2009 08:37:30 GMT)

Junta disbars Suu Kyi lawyer before trial
YANGON, Myanmar (AP) | Myanmar's military rulers disbarred a prominent lawyer who applied to defend pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi in her upcoming trial, the attorney said Saturday. Mrs. Suu Kyi, who was taken from her home Thursday by police, faces a possible five-year prison term for purportedly violating terms of her house arrest by sheltering an American man who swam across a lake to ... (Sun, 17 May 2009 08:55:01 GMT)

Lawyer Says Suu Kyi Innocent of Charges in Myanmar
Lawyer says Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi is innocent as trial begins Monday (Sun, 17 May 2009 10:25:51 GMT)

Planning Matters: Picking estate attorney complex
Finding the right attorney to plan your estate can be a significant challenge. Choosing an estate planning attorney may be the first contact you will ever have with an attorney. What qualities should you look for in an estate planning attorney? (Sun, 17 May 2009 10:44:03 GMT)

Lawyer says Suu Kyi innocent of charges in Myanmar
Detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is innocent of charges leveled against her by Myanmar's ruling military, her lawyer said Sunday, as she prepared for the start of her trial Monday facing five years in notorious Insein prison. (Sun, 17 May 2009 11:57:24 GMT)

Veteran Tax and Estate Planning Lawyer James Ellis Joins Sideman & Bancroft
SAN FRANCISCO – Veteran tax and estate planning lawyer James B. Ellis joins San Francisco’s Sideman & Bancroft LLP as a partner. He comes to the firm following 12 years as managing director at JPMorgan Private Bank. (Sun, 17 May 2009 14:33:17 GMT)

McCollum For Governor? Attorney General To Enter Race Monday
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is expected to officially announce tomorrow that he will run for governor. (Sun, 17 May 2009 14:45:19 GMT)

Attorney blames stress disorder for sex defendant's alleged actions
The attorney for a 28-year-old Chesterfield Township man accused of offering his young sons for sexual purposes and other illegal acts on the Internet believes his client may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder from time spent in the Navy. (Sun, 17 May 2009 14:55:12 GMT)

Lawyer says Suu Kyi innocent of charges in Myanmar (10:00 p.m.)
YANGON, Myanmar -- Detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is innocent of charges leveled against her by Myanmar's ruling military, her lawyer said Sunday, as she prepared for the start of her read more (Sun, 17 May 2009 15:58:34 GMT)

Guatemalan Protesters Demand President?s Resignation Over Case of Slain Lawyer
The lawyer, Rodrigo Rosenberg, left behind a videotape accusing the president of having him killed. (Mon, 18 May 2009 01:59:40 GMT)

Lawyer calls Somali piracy suspect 'Robin Hood'
A lawyer for one of five suspected Somali pirates being prosecuted in the Netherlands described his client Monday as a modern-day Robin Hood driven by poverty to hijack ships. Danish Navy sailors captured the men after a Jan. 2 attack on the cargo ship... Related: Robin Hood - Netherlands - Piracy in Somalia - Literature - Ridley Scott (Mon, 18 May 2009 12:48:13 GMT)

GOP candidate for Phila. district attorney is driven
Five years ago, Michael Untermeyer, the lone Republican candidate for Philadelphia district attorney, crashed a single-engine plane he was piloting over Martha's Vineyard. (Mon, 18 May 2009 13:00:43 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Marty Jackley Is Prosecutor Of Year
The SD State's Attorneys Association has named U.S. Attorney Marty Jackley as South Dakota prosecutor of the year for 2008. (Mon, 18 May 2009 13:36:42 GMT)

Attorney General McCollum enters governor's race
Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum is running for governor instead of a second term. He is the first major Republican to get in the race. (Mon, 18 May 2009 14:42:32 GMT)

Florida Attorney General announces run for governor
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum says he will run for governor in 2010. (Mon, 18 May 2009 14:52:01 GMT)

Lawyer's Killing Sparks Protests in Guatemala
Foes, friends of Guatemala leader stage protests in uproar over lawyer's murder. (Mon, 18 May 2009 15:11:48 GMT)

Pittsburgh Attorney First Woman Chair At Duquesne
A Pittsburgh attorney has been named the first woman to chair the board of directors at Duquesne University. (Mon, 18 May 2009 15:45:03 GMT)

Fla. Attorney General To Run For Governor
Republican Attorney General Bill McCollum is throwing his hat in the ring for governor. (Mon, 18 May 2009 15:57:41 GMT)

Private lawyer urged to withdraw
THE counsel for the accused in the death of a political coordinator of Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod of City Mayor Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wants lawyer Ranoelo Leonar to withdraw as private prosecutor of th read more (Mon, 18 May 2009 16:08:11 GMT)

U.S. Supreme Court: FBI Director, Ex-Attorney General Cannot Be Sued For Alleged Detainee Abuse
(RTTNews) - U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that FBI Director Robert Mueller and former Attorney General John Ashcroft cannot be sued by a former post-9/11 detainee for alleged abuse during his detention. (Mon, 18 May 2009 16:45:25 GMT)

Florida Attorney General McCollum Enters Governor’s Race
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum, in Orlando, announces he is running for governor instead of seeking a second term. (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:00:34 GMT)

Lawyer 'did not mislead court'
A judge's claim that criminal defence lawyer Chris Comeskey misled the Court of Appeal is "entirely wrong", barrister Russell Fairbrother says. Mr Fairbrother was acting yesterday on behalf of Mr Comeskey at a New Zealand Lawyers... (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:07:20 GMT)

Threshold change futile - lawyer
Government plans to raise the threshold for defendants choosing jury trials will have "absolutely no effect", a Christchurch lawyer says. (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:14:15 GMT)

St. Paul Lawyer Continues To Sue Catholic Church
Jeff Anderson, the St. Paul lawyer who's made a career of suing the Roman Catholic church over sexual abuse by priests, likes to draw a link between that crusade and his youthful devotion to the civil rights and anti-war movements. (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:16:37 GMT)

Knoxville lawyer sings the news on YouTube
Knoxville lawyer Anne M. McKinney's latest role has drawn an audience of more than 1 million viewers on the video-sharing Web site YouTube. Her debut on YouTube - a parody she wrote about U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's tax troubles - has drawn fans worldwide including Watergate operative-turned-radio personality G. Gordon Liddy, and prompted McKinney to add to her repertoire. (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:24:27 GMT)

Attorney: Mathews mom's case 'boggles my mind'
THIBODAUX - During his closing arguments Saturday morning, defense attorney Richard Goorley showed jurors a slideshow of Amy Hebert as a child and mother and then as a patient lying in a hospital bed following her children’s deaths and her attempted suicide. (Mon, 18 May 2009 17:34:39 GMT)

SEC Official Didn't Intimidate Brokers, Lawyer Says
A lawyer for an official at the Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday denied a report that his client had attempted "to intimidate and influence" investment brokers by invoking her position. (Tue, 19 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Chais Would Help in Madoff-Related Criminal Probe, Lawyer Says
May 19 (Bloomberg) -- Stanley Chais , a philanthropist and investment adviser in Los Angeles, will cooperate if there is a U.S. criminal probe stemming from his investment with convicted swindler Bernard Madoff , Chais’s lawyer said. (Tue, 19 May 2009 04:59:42 GMT)

Weiss, Trutanich Face Off In LA City Attorney Race
Los Angeles voters will have to choose from a L.A. city councilman and a former deputy district attorney to fill in the city attorney's office vacated by Rocky Delgadillo in Tuesday's election. City Councilman Jack Weiss and Attorney Carmen Trutanich have stepped up to take Delgadillo's spot after being termed out of office. (Tue, 19 May 2009 11:44:30 GMT)

Lawyer says fatal shooting in NY, not Conn.
The lawyer for a Bridgeport man charged in the killing of a man whose bullet-riddled body was found in Greenwich says charges should be dropped. (Tue, 19 May 2009 12:43:17 GMT)

Lawyer: Wesleyan suspect will plead not guilty
The lawyer for a man accused of fatally shooting a Wesleyan University student says his client will plead not guilty. (Tue, 19 May 2009 13:03:29 GMT)

Ryan's lawyer to ask Obama for commutation
A lawyer for George Ryan says he'll ask President Barack Obama to commute the former governor's more than six-year sentence. Ryan's attorney, former Gov. Jim Thompson, says he'll present a petition to Obama while keeping in mind the president has "other things on his plate." But Thompson says Obama knows Ryan, and "a merciful president" would let Ryan come home to his wife, Lura. Both are in ... (Tue, 19 May 2009 13:44:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Wesleyan Suspect To Plead Not Guilty
The lawyer for a 29-year-old man accused of gunning down a Wesleyan University student says his client is set to plead not guilty. (Tue, 19 May 2009 15:08:32 GMT)

Attorney: Man Accused Of Sex Crimes Offered Deal
The attorney for a man accused of making sexual advances on a minor and providing alcohol to the youth said Aspen prosecutors have offered a plea deal. (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:07:43 GMT)

Kennedy picks 1st woman for state's US Attorney
Sen. Edward Kennedy has recommended that President Obama nominate Carmen Ortiz, an assistant U.S. attorney who investigates and prosecutes white-collar crime, as the next U.S. attorney for Boston. (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:21:34 GMT)

Prosecutor tapped as next US attorney for Mass.
By Jonathan Saltzman, Globe Staff The two US senators from Massachusetts have recommended that President Obama nominate Carmen M. Ortiz, a federal prosecutor and former state prosecutor, to become the next US attorney. Assuming that the president follows the recommendation... (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:21:54 GMT)

LAWYER NAILED AS SPITZER'S FIXER QUITS
ALBANY, N.Y. -- A lawyer for New York's state Senate Democrats resigned Tuesday, less than a week after a report identified him as the member of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer's cabinet who received sensitive information leaked from a commission... (Tue, 19 May 2009 16:45:00 GMT)

NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
Associated Press - May 19, 2009 12:45 PM ET ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing two debt settlement companies, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and... (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:03:21 GMT)

Attorney General's Air Travel Scrutinized
(Little Rock, AR) -- The air travel of state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has been called into question by the "Arkansas Democrat-Gazette." (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:03:35 GMT)

NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
Associated Press - May 19, 2009 1:05 PM ET Corrected Version ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing two debt settlement... (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:10:44 GMT)

Judges: British lawyer lied to shield Berlusconi
Premier Silvio Berlusconi said Tuesday he will respond in Parliament to a judicial panel's determination that a British lawyer lied in court to protect him in exchange for $600,000. (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:15:01 GMT)

SC suspends lawyer for misconduct
CEBU CITY -- The Supreme Court (SC) has suspended a Cebu-based lawyer for six months, convicting him of gross misconduct, allegedly committed when he prepared an “illegal contract” between two clients. read more (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:16:25 GMT)

Six lawyers vie for US Attorney job in Madison
A top prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Wisconsin is among several lawyers vying for the office's top job. (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:19:33 GMT)

6 lawyers vie for US Attorney job in Madison
Associated Press - May 19, 2009 1:15 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A top prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Wisconsin is among several lawyers vying for the... (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:21:52 GMT)

NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is suing two debt settlement companies, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Tue, 19 May 2009 17:29:50 GMT)

NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two debt settlement companies Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Tue, 19 May 2009 20:42:21 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Picks Are Under Way
President Barack Obama's announcement of his first wave of nominees for U.S. Attorney positions has touched off a closely guarded process freighted with symbolism and heightened sensitivities in the wake of the Bush administration firings scandal. U.S. (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:02:52 GMT)

Mass. Judge Orders Criminal Discovery Training for U.S. Attorney's Office
Chief Judge Mark L. Wolf of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has issued an order requiring the Boston U.S. Attorney's Office to hold a training program focused on discovery in criminal cases this fall. (Wed, 20 May 2009 07:02:52 GMT)

David G. Humphrey, 83: Lawyer stepped into sports lore
As a lawyer and judge, David G. Humphrey will surely go down as one of the steadiest, most respected hands in Canadian legal history. (Wed, 20 May 2009 08:48:24 GMT)

Conn. lawyer guilty in theft from client
A Connecticut lawyer is facing a prison sentence for stealing more than $80,000 from a client. (Wed, 20 May 2009 11:55:56 GMT)

RIAA Victim Jammie Thomas Gets a New Lawyer
newtley writes "Only days after Brian Toder, her previous legal representative, had decided discretion was the better part of valour, leaving her fend for herself against the RIAA, Jammie Thomas says another lawyer has come forward with an offer of pro bono help. He's K.A.D. Camara from Camara & Sibley in Houston, Texas, says Jammie. And, 'He's the youngest person in history to graduate from ... (Wed, 20 May 2009 12:11:44 GMT)

Lawyer guilty in theft from client
An Orange lawyer is facing a prison sentence for stealing more than $80,000 from a client. (Wed, 20 May 2009 12:34:15 GMT)

Pushed Against Wall, CraigsList Sues South Carolina Attorney General
Like those Clint Eastwood movies in which Dirty Harry is pushed to his limit and and finally lashes out, Craigslist sued South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster in federal court on Wednesday. (Wed, 20 May 2009 14:22:18 GMT)

Jailed Sudanese Islamists On Hunger Strike - Lawyer
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AFP)--Six leading members of Sudan's opposition Popular Congress Party led by Islamist Hassan al-Turabi are on hunger strike after being held for 10 months without charge, their lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 May 2009 14:53:01 GMT)

Attorney indicted on racketeering, conspiracy charges in connection with drug cases
Paul Bergrin, a Newark defense attorney formerly of Marlboro, was arrested today with three other people on an indictment charging him with leading a racketeering conspiracy that included the attempted hiring of a hitman in a high-profile Manalapan-based drug case and the murder of a witness ... (Wed, 20 May 2009 15:37:58 GMT)

Craigslist CEO files lawsuit over SC attorney general's threat to file prostitution charges
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Craigslist's chief executive is suing South Carolina's attorney general, claiming the prosecutor's threat to file prostitution charges against the San Francisco company is unreasonable. (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:12:14 GMT)

Craigslist CEO sues SC attorney general
The chief executive of Craigslist is suing South Carolina's attorney general, claiming the prosecutor's threat to file prostitution charges against the San Francisco company is unreasonable. CEO Jim Buckmaster says on his blog Wednesday he wants a restraining... Related: Craigslist - South Carolina - Jim Buckmaster - San Francisco - Attorney general (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:33:13 GMT)

Trutanich defeats Weiss in L.A. city attorney's race
The outcome is also a loss for Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who had backed Councilman Weiss. Ex-Assemblyman Paul Koretz holds a lead over council member David Vahedi in the 5th District race. San Pedro lawyer Carmen "Nuch" Trutanich claimed victory Tuesday in the race to become the next Los Angeles city attorney, a result that marked an apparent defeat not just for his rival, City Councilman Jack ... (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:33:48 GMT)

Lawyer suggests Mulroney didn't know how much he got from Schreiber
The lawyer for Karlheinz Schreiber has suggested that former prime minister Brian Mulroney did not know the exact amount of cash he received from the German-Canadian businessman for their dealings. (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:45:28 GMT)

Jeremy Mayfield hires Bill Diehl as attorney in NASCAR suspension case
The Jeremy Mayfield saga took another turn on Wednesday when a Charlotte-area attorney confirmed he was working for Mayfield as the owner-driver strives to reverse an indefinite suspension from NASCAR. (Wed, 20 May 2009 16:55:19 GMT)

Intel lawyer: 'uphill battle' to fight EU charges
Associated Press - May 20, 2009 1:03 PM ET SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Intel Corp.'s top lawyer says that fighting the European Union's record $1.45 billion antitrust fine will be an "uphill... (Wed, 20 May 2009 17:18:24 GMT)

Intel lawyer: `uphill battle' to fight EU charges
Intel Corp.'s top lawyer says that fighting the European Union's record $1.45 billion antitrust fine will be an "uphill battle." Bruce Sewell, general counsel for the world's No. 1 computer microprocessor maker, said at the company's annual shareholder... Related: European Union - Intel Corporation - Competition law - Intel - Advanced Micro Devices (Wed, 20 May 2009 17:33:43 GMT)

NC senator: Keep US attorney for investigations
A junior Democratic senator from North Carolina on Wednesday urged the White House to allow a Republican-appointed U.S. attorney to stay on until the conclusion of federal probes into former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards and the state's ex-governor. (Wed, 20 May 2009 22:32:06 GMT)

New Jersey attorney, a former prosecutor, charged with murder
A former federal prosecutor was arrested Wednesday on charges related to the murder of a witness in a drug case, among many other counts, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Newark, New Jersey, said. (Thu, 21 May 2009 03:06:01 GMT)

Craigslist Files Suit Against S.C. Attorney General
Craiglist is striking back against growing pressure to remove ads on its site that were linked to prostitution. The free online classified company has filed a lawsuit against South Carolina's Attorney General. It's a defensive move, aimed at stopping the state from following through on threats to file criminal charges against Craigslist executives, if an ad on their site leads to a prostitution ... (Thu, 21 May 2009 11:30:09 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced in NH for role in drug conspiracy
CONCORD, N.H. - A lawyer has been sentenced in New Hampshire federal court to three years in prison for his role in a scheme to buy a drug from HIV-infected patients and... (Thu, 21 May 2009 11:39:00 GMT)

US Attorney withdraws from RI judge search
U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island Robert Clark Corrente has withdrawn his name for consideration for a judgeship on the state's Superior Court. (Thu, 21 May 2009 11:49:27 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced in NH for role in drug conspiracy
A lawyer has been sentenced in New Hampshire federal court to three years in prison for his role in a scheme to buy a drug from HIV-infected patients and then distribute it on the wholesale market. (Thu, 21 May 2009 11:55:53 GMT)

Fong Lawyer Reprimanded For Showing Bloody Photo
The lawyer for the family of Fong Lee, who was shot eight times in a confrontation with police and is now at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit, was reprimanded for showing a graphic photo of Lee's bloody body on Tuesday. (Thu, 21 May 2009 12:21:11 GMT)

Judge Rejects Attorney's Gripe Over Brooks Brothers Bow Tie Patents
A patent attorney's pro se attempt to sue Brooks Brothers for falsely claiming it still holds patents on adjustable bow ties has been thrown out. (Thu, 21 May 2009 13:31:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Mary Easley won't resign
Marvin Schiller, Mary Easley's lawyer, said Easley won't resign from her post at N.C. State University. At a press conference this morning, Schiller, a Raleigh attorney, said she received the job "on her merits" and read letters praising her performance. (Thu, 21 May 2009 14:50:53 GMT)

S.C gov. sues state attorney general over stimulus
South Carolina's Republican governor is suing his state's attorney general in a continuing battle over federal stimulus money. (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:03:05 GMT)

SC gov. sues state attorney general over stimulus
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is suing his own attorney general and accusing state legislators of breaking the law as he continues to block his state from receiving federal bailout cash aimed at struggling schools. The Republican's federal lawsuit, posted... Related: South Carolina - Mark Sanford - Attorney general - Republican - United States (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:18:33 GMT)

Delphi attorney says talks continue
Talks between Delphi Corp. and members of President Barack Obama's automotive task force continue in hopes of reaching a deal on a plan to lift the auto supplier out of bankruptcy protection before a crucial deadline passes. Delphi Attorney Jack Butler said... Related: Barack Obama - Jack Butler - Task force - Bankruptcy protection - Delphi (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:33:26 GMT)

Lawyer files defamation case against Mayawati
A lawyer Thursday moved an application before a court in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district seeking action against state Chief Minister Mayawati for her alleged derogatory utterances against P.L. Punia, a former bureaucrat and now a Congress MP from the Barabanki parliamentary seat. (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:43:29 GMT)

Lawyer: Mary Easley will continue in job at N.C. State
RALEIGH (AP) — A lawyer for North Carolina’s former first lady says Mary Easley will not leave her job at North Carolina State University despite growing scrutiny over her appointment. (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:57:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Stolen Palin E-Mails Were Public Record
Lawyer for college kid charged with hacking into Palin's Yahoo e-mail account says his client couldn't have violated her privacy. (Thu, 21 May 2009 15:59:28 GMT)

Delphi attorney: Talks with Obama task force go on
NEW YORK — An attorney for Delphi says talks with members of President Barack Obama's automotive task force continue in hopes of reaching a deal to lift the auto supplier out of bankruptcy protection. (Thu, 21 May 2009 16:12:21 GMT)

Baquerfo lawyer asks Gwen to tell Granada to leave
ASK Demetrio Granada to vacate the old Tudela town hall and stop claiming to be the mayor, Tudela Mayor Rogelio Baquerfo Sr.’s lawyer yesterday asked Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia. read more (Thu, 21 May 2009 16:29:31 GMT)

Ottawa mayor's lawyer attacks star Crown witness
OTTAWA - Terry Kilrea was "reckless" in not checking his facts when he swore an affidavit alleging that Ottawa Mayor Larry O'Brien offered him inducements to withdraw from the 2006 mayoral race, says the mayor's lawyer. (Thu, 21 May 2009 17:28:03 GMT)

Attorney: 5 fired Ala. officers followed training
An attorney for five Alabama police officers says they were following their training when they were caught on videotape beating an unconscious suspect. (Thu, 21 May 2009 18:32:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Plot suspect 'intellectually challenged'
A defense lawyer says one of four men accused of trying to bomb two New York City synagogues and shoot down military planes upstate is "intellectually challenged" and has trouble understanding complex concepts. (Thu, 21 May 2009 21:06:00 GMT)

Attorney: 5 fired Ala. police followed training
An attorney for five Birmingham police officers who were fired after being shown on videotape beating an inert suspect said Thursday they thought the man was conscious and armed. (Thu, 21 May 2009 21:36:46 GMT)

Cornell Loses Bid for $12 Million in Attorney Fees in Lengthy Patent Battle
Although its attorneys engaged in some "marginally" vexatious litigation tactics, Hewlett-Packard should not be forced to pay some $12 million in attorney fees incurred by Cornell University during a protracted patent infringement battle over computer technology, a federal judge has ruled. (Fri, 22 May 2009 07:01:38 GMT)

Bribery case resting on word of charged bureaucrat, lawyer says
The lawyer for a former Newfoundland and Labrador cabinet minister has challenged the strength of the Crown's evidence to support a bribery charge. (Fri, 22 May 2009 09:58:09 GMT)

Lawyer argues Tran not a target
Reputed gangster Jackie Tran"s potential as a target of a gang hit should not have been used to uphold his deportation, his lawyer says. (Fri, 22 May 2009 11:03:47 GMT)

Guatemalan Leaders Under Pall in Lawyer?s Killing
A lawyer made a video days before his shooting death that blamed the president of Guatemala and others for the killing. The allegations have thrown the country into a political crisis. (Fri, 22 May 2009 11:27:54 GMT)

Authorities to review indicted NJ lawyer's cases
The Essex County Prosecutor's Office will review all the cases handled by a defense lawyer who is charged with plotting to kill a witness. (Fri, 22 May 2009 13:08:12 GMT)

Aung San Suu Kyi proclaims her innocence: lawyer
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi proclaimed her innocence in front of a prison tribunal, her lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 22 May 2009 13:29:07 GMT)

Dirk Nowitzki’s attorney expresses doubt about Taylor’s pregnancy claim
Dirk Nowitzki’s attorney released a statement on Thursday voicing doubt about Cristal Taylor’s claim that she is pregnant with Nowitzki’s child. (Fri, 22 May 2009 13:48:57 GMT)

Kho's lawyer backs anti-voyeurism law
The lawyer of embattled cosmetic surgeon Dr. Hayden Kho on Friday said she is backing the passage of a law that would criminalize voyeurism. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:20:29 GMT)

Suu Kyi proclaims her innocence in court: lawyer
YANGON - Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi proclaimed her innocence in front of a prison tribunal Friday, her lawyer said. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:34:30 GMT)

Jelena Dokic's father charged over threats to ambassador: Lawyer
BELGRADE: The father of tennis star Jelena Dokic has been charged over threatening the Australian ambassador to Serbia and illegal possession of firearms, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 22 May 2009 14:42:20 GMT)

Attorney general taking over Nacogdoches casino case
Because of possible conflicts of interests, the Nacogdoches district attorney's office has handed over the prosecution against a trailer home casino that was raided by local authorities nearly seven weeks ago to the state attorney general's office, based in Austin. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:21:31 GMT)

Attorney: Settlement reached in Blunt firing case
An attorney says a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing former Missouri Gov. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:24:00 GMT)

Attorney: Settlement reached in Blunt firing case
An attorney says a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing former Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt of wrongful termination and defamation in the firing of a staff attorney who questioned the office's e-mail deletion practices. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:24:35 GMT)

Attorney: Settlement reached in Blunt firing case
Report: Settlement reached in lawsuit accusing ex-Gov. Matt Blunt of wrongful termination and defamation in the firing of a staff attorney. (Fri, 22 May 2009 15:28:51 GMT)

New Evidence Presented In Fort Smith Lawyer Misconduct Case
A retired judge has heard additional claims of misconduct by an Arkansas lawyer -- including details of a federal indictment he faces in Oklahoma. (Fri, 22 May 2009 17:10:17 GMT)

Defense attorney claims pregnancy means sexual assault victim wasn't traumatized
A Northampton County judge rebuked a defense attorney today who claimed a teenaged sexual assault victim was not traumatized because she continued to have sex. Defense attorney Nicholas M. Zanakos said Humberto Lima, of Easton, had sex with a 13-year-old... (Fri, 22 May 2009 17:20:00 GMT)

Nominee for Manhattan U.S. Attorney: A nonpartisan star
When President Barack Obama nominated Preetinder S. Bharara last week to become the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, which includes Manhattan, there was some cheap-shot snickering about a purported irony. Bharara, as Senator Charles Schumer's chief counsel, had spearheaded the Senate Judiciary Committee's investigation into former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's ... (Fri, 22 May 2009 18:04:46 GMT)

Nowitzki's Lawyer Doubts Woman's Pregnancy Claim
Nowitzki's lawyer doubtful of jailed woman claims that she's pregnant with child of Mavs' star (Fri, 22 May 2009 21:34:41 GMT)

Nowitzki lawyer doubts ex-girlfriend's pregnancy claim
DALLAS (AP) -- A lawyer for Dirk Nowitzki says he doubts a woman's claim that she is pregnant with the Dallas Mavericks star's baby. (Fri, 22 May 2009 21:54:18 GMT)

Barbados names gov't offices for US attorney gen
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's visit to Barbados is only for three days, but his name will remain even after he leaves. (Sat, 23 May 2009 00:45:34 GMT)

In Surprise Move, U.S. Attorney to Leave Philadelphia Post
In a stunning development, Laurie Magid, the first woman to hold the post of U.S. Attorney in Philadelphia, announced on Friday to prosecutors in her office that it was her last day at the helm. Magid's announcement comes on the heels of reports that she has been under investigation for possible ethics violations, as well as a Justice Department review of her office that sharply criticized her ... (Sat, 23 May 2009 02:16:33 GMT)

S.C. Attorney General Blocked From Prosecuting Craigslist Over Prostitution-Related Charges
A federal judge has blocked South Carolina's attorney general from making any move to prosecute Craigslist executives for ads that lead to prostitution arrests while the company pursues its lawsuit against the state. Last week, CEO Jim Buckmaster filed a federal lawsuit against the prosecutor after the state AG threatened to go after the Internet advertising company for allegedly aiding and ... (Sat, 23 May 2009 02:16:53 GMT)

Report: Lawyer says SKorea's Roh left suicide note
A family lawyer has told South Korean media that former President Roh Moo-hyun left behind a brief suicide note. (Sat, 23 May 2009 02:59:46 GMT)

Lawyer: SKorean ex-president left suicide note
Former South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, embroiled in a broadening corruption scandal, died from a fall Saturday in the mountains behind his rural southern home. He left behind a suicide note, his lawyer said. (Sat, 23 May 2009 03:42:00 GMT)

Attorney General Eric Holder talks drug gangs with Caricom
Attorney General Eric Holder was in Barbados on Friday to meet counterparts in the Caribbean for talks on drugs, gangs and other crimes. (Sat, 23 May 2009 07:02:49 GMT)

U.S. attorney replaced early
Laurie Magid, who became the first female U.S. attorney in the eastern district of Pennsylvania just three months ago, was replaced unexpectedly yesterday. (Sat, 23 May 2009 08:30:00 GMT)

Kho-Belo sex video does exist, lawyer confirms
The lawyer of celebrity Dr. Vicki Belo on Friday night confirmed that his client also had a sex video with ex-boyfriend Dr. Hayden Kho. (Sat, 23 May 2009 10:50:03 GMT)

Lukasiewicz resigns as city's top attorney
The top attorney in City Hall has called it quits. Corporation Counsel Alisa A. Lukasiewicz left her powerful post Friday afternoon, only one day after submitting a resignation letter to Mayor Byron W. Brown. (Sat, 23 May 2009 11:12:12 GMT)

Lawyer seeks dismissal of charge in 1974 slaying case
WORCESTER - The lawyer for a Fitchburg man accused of stabbing a woman to death 35 years ago asked a judge yesterday to dismiss the murder charge against him. (Sat, 23 May 2009 13:30:23 GMT)

Lawyer believes Erap can run
LAWYER and ex-senatorial candidate Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Saturday argued that former President Joseph Estrada can still run for the same position in the 2010 polls. read more (Sat, 23 May 2009 14:15:25 GMT)

Roco’s feminist partner turns up as porno doctor’s lawyer
By Joel Zurbano CONTROVERSIAL physician Hayden Kho has enlisted the services of feminist lawyer Lorna Patajo Kapunan to defend him in ... (Sat, 23 May 2009 15:15:35 GMT)

New interim U.S. Attorney pegged
PHILADELPHIA — Interim U.S. Attorney Laurie Magid is out after a 10-month run as the top federal prosecutor in eastern Pennsylvania. (Sat, 23 May 2009 15:21:10 GMT)

Craiglist CEO says he’s suing South Carolina’s Attorney General
More legal wrangling in South Carolina over illicit ads on Cragslist. Now its CEO is suing South Carolina’s attorney general (Sat, 23 May 2009 16:15:31 GMT)

Lawyer appeals for fairness for Kho in sex video case
Lawyer Lorna Kapunan urges the public to be fair in its appreciation of the so-called 'Hayden cam' scandal, pointing out that his client, Dr. Hayden Kho, also had his right to privacy violated with the spread of his sex video with Katrina Halili. (Sat, 23 May 2009 17:44:34 GMT)

Trial date set in case of slain lawyer
Associated Press - May 23, 2009 1:55 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - A D.C. Superior Court judge says three men charged with obstructing justice in the death of a well-known lawyer will stand trial... (Sat, 23 May 2009 18:12:20 GMT)

Lawyer gone bad nets prison
A former Sacramento attorney who was more thief than lawyer was sentenced Friday in Sacramento Super (Sat, 23 May 2009 18:45:08 GMT)

Trial date set in obstruction case of slain Va. lawyer
A D.C. Superior Court judge says three men charged with obstruction of justice in connection with the stabbing death of a Virginia lawyer will stand trial next year. (Sat, 23 May 2009 19:20:18 GMT)

Lawyer still on Gannon board
A prominent Erie lawyer has ended his lengthy tenure as vice chairman of Gannon University's board of trustees after he filed for personal bankruptcy, listing gambling debts of nearly $400,000 and unpaid federal income taxes of more than $216,000. (Sun, 24 May 2009 04:13:44 GMT)

N.D. attorney general not needed for jury service
North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem says he didn't have to appear for jury service after all. (Sun, 24 May 2009 05:38:17 GMT)

Board recommends public reprimand for Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom
Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom has agreed to enter into a petition with a state ethics board that recommends a public reprimand for his actions during a Washington County murder trail. (Sun, 24 May 2009 06:37:59 GMT)

Attorney: Suit against LaCoste dropped
A suit filed against Joe LaCoste of Albany, an officer with the former Willamette Development Services of Albany, has been dropped, according to a Portland attorney involved in the case. (Sun, 24 May 2009 07:05:07 GMT)

Attorney general OK with charter
A state attorney general's opinion issued last week resolves some legal questions about the city's proposed charter revisions and upholds the position of city officials. (Sun, 24 May 2009 10:07:24 GMT)

Attorney asks for lawsuit dismissal
A Columbia County prosecutor, accused of using privileged information he acquired as a defense attorney to jail and criminally charge a woman he once represented, denies any wrongdoing. (Sun, 24 May 2009 12:52:59 GMT)

Kho ‘exploited’ in sex video scandal—lawyer
The lawyer of embattled beauty doctor Hayden Kho insisted that her client is also a victim of exploitation in the illegal distribution of videos of his sexual encounters with actress Katrina Halili. (Sun, 24 May 2009 12:59:17 GMT)

NY attorney general sues debt settlement firms
VALERIE BAUMANAssociated Press Writer ALBANY (AP) — New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo sued two debt settlement companies Tuesday, accusing them of fraudulent business practices and false advertising. (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:03:37 GMT)