Attorney News May 2009

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Attorney General Corbett to Refile Charges Against Veon
Attorney General Tom Corbett is considering a run for governor. But a prominent Pennsylvania political analyst thinks last week's stunning dismissal of charges against former state House Democratic Whip Mike Veon could prove to be a setback for Corbett’s political aspirations. (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:05:28 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 ... (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:45:41 GMT)

BBB refers complaints to Texas Attorney General
The Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. has forwarded 67 complaints to the Texas Attorney General’s office regarding alleged misleading telephone sales and difficulties with refunds for testing material offered by the SAT and ACT Prep Center in Coppell. (Sun, 24 May 2009 15:59:52 GMT)

The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Sun, 24 May 2009 16:20:38 GMT)

Attorney general: Hillsboro officials must respond to FOIA requests
HILLSBORO -- The Illinois attorney general’s office has advised Hillsboro city officials to respond to Freedom of Information Act requests from a Donnellson man who has a pending court case against the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals, Hillsboro Energy and its affiliate, Montgomery Land Co. (Sun, 24 May 2009 19:07:19 GMT)

Town camps takeover 'illegal': lawyer
The Commonwealth's threat to compulsorily acquire Aboriginal town camps in Alice Springs breaches international law, a prominent lawyer says. (Mon, 25 May 2009 01:48:00 GMT)

ROBBINSVILLE: Bills from housing attorney raise concerns
ROBBINSVILLE — The Township Council has delayed making payments totaling about $24,000 to the municipality’s affordable housing attorney along with a request to exceed the maximum amount of her contract. (Mon, 25 May 2009 05:41:50 GMT)

Mother of pedicurist in homicide case fires lawyer
The lawyer representing pedicurist Deng Yujiao, charged with stabbing an official to death upon alleged sexual assault in Badong County, central China's Hubei Province, has said that he would not quit the case even though the defendant's mother had annulled their contract. A day after Deng's mother Zhang Shumei announced she was dissolving the contract because the lawyer had not been able to ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:18:54 GMT)

Orem attorney named to conduct panel
The Utah Supreme Court has appointed Orem attorney Constance Lundberg to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which investigates... (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:27:29 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. (Mon, 25 May 2009 06:38:06 GMT)

Nigeria: Lawyer Arraigned for Assaulting Tenant
A lawyer, Mohammed Sani, has been arraigned before the Gudu upper Area Court for intimidation, assault and threat to life of one Ibrahim Usman of the National Library Abuja. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:34:20 GMT)

Uganda: Scrap Anti-Terror Law, Says Lawyer
Kampala — A Kampala lawyer has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking to scrap the Anti-Terrorism Act. Jackson Karugaba is also seeking to block the Regulation of Interception of Communications Bill. (Mon, 25 May 2009 07:45:13 GMT)

BROKERS PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO CHEATING LAWYER
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Two financial brokers pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge of having cheated a lawyer involving a sum of RM150,000, last year. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:39:49 GMT)

Newly hired attorney takes on immigration cases
Justice For Our Neighbors is resuming its monthly immigration clinics with its first session Thursday. The group — which provides immigration advice — stopped its clinics in January after its attorney Susan Reed resigned to take another job. (Mon, 25 May 2009 08:45:09 GMT)

Lawyer files RM160mil suit against Bar Council
KUALA LUMPUR : A lawyer has filed a RM160mil suit against the Bar Council for not allowing him to use their premises to launch his book entitled ‘Presumed Guilty’, seeking a declaration that their decision violated his rights to equality under Article 8 of the Federal Constitution. (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:08:15 GMT)

Robert McFadden Palms Springs Attorney Sentenced For Prescription Drug Diversion
Robert McFadden, 63, an attorney from Palm Springs, CA, was sentenced in U.S. District Court yesterday, to three years of incarceration to be followed by two years of supervised release for his role in a scheme in which large quantities of Serostim, an HIV drug, were illegally purchased from illegitimate sources and then illegally distributed to wholesale distributors using falsified paperwork. ... (Mon, 25 May 2009 09:12:51 GMT)

The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Mon, 25 May 2009 10:43:54 GMT)

Gambia: Lawyer Martin Condemns Witch Hunting
Mr. Assan Martin, a Human Rights Lawyer and Libertarian, in an interview with Foroyaa, at his office on Wednesday, 20th May, calls for the cessation of the ongoing 'Witch hunting' activities in some parts of the Western Region and other places in the country. (Mon, 25 May 2009 10:46:32 GMT)

'Very sick' Corby signs new lawyer
SCHAPELLE Corby has signed up a new lawyer to continue her battle for freedom and to help ensure her mental condition is properly treated. (Mon, 25 May 2009 12:34:52 GMT)

Council to consider booting city attorney
LEAGUE CITY City council members will consider terminating city Attorney Dick Gregg Jr.'s contract at a meeting Tuesday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 13:29:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Burmese Opposition Leader to Testify at Own Trial
Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will testify at her own trial Tuesday, a lawyer for the pro-democracy activist said Monday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 16:58:27 GMT)

Dubai sheikh to counter-sue Iranian in property case: lawyer
DUBAI, May 25, 2009 (AFP) - A Dubai sheikh being sued by an Iranian businessman over 1.9 billion dollars in property investments plans to file a counterclaim demanding compensation for losses, his lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 25 May 2009 17:36:34 GMT)

Attorney: Boy who fled chemo returns, sees doctor
An attorney says a 13-year-old Minnesota boy who fled the state last week to avoid cancer treatment has returned and is being evaluated by a doctor. (Mon, 25 May 2009 21:54:48 GMT)

AMD lawyer cites critical 'incidents' in Intel rivalry
The top lawyer at AMD talks to CNET about critical moments when the rivalry with Intel got particularly nasty. (Tue, 26 May 2009 04:47:25 GMT)

The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Tue, 26 May 2009 09:50:41 GMT)

Knox attorney Young, 96, dies
Robert S. Young, a prominent attorney whose participation in numerous organizations and boards was key in bettering Knoxville, died Sunday. He was 96. (Tue, 26 May 2009 10:38:53 GMT)

UPDATE: Pakistan Court Lifts Election Ban On Ex-PM - Lawyer
ISLAMABAD (AFP)--Pakistan's supreme court Tuesday lifted a ban on opposition leader and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif holding office and contesting elections, his lawyer said. (Tue, 26 May 2009 11:07:52 GMT)

Lawyer to Stars’ Ex-Wives Has Never Been Busier
A Mr. Tooth on the phone for you, sir. For years, just the word that London’s premier divorce lawyer, Raymond Tooth, was calling was enough to spread fear and loathing among a certain class of wealthy British men. (Tue, 26 May 2009 12:01:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Mom prepared to allow son to undergo chemotherapy
A 13-year-old cancer patient and his mother who last week fled their rural home in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, rather than undergo chemotherapy returned voluntarily Monday and will accept whatever course of treatment a court may order, their lawyer said. (Tue, 26 May 2009 12:58:18 GMT)

Court: Suspects can be interrogated without lawyer
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a long-standing ruling that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer was present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. The high court, in a 5-4 ruling,... (Tue, 26 May 2009 14:50:58 GMT)

Bandidos trial delayed after lawyer steps down
The mass murder trial involving the slayings of eight men associated with the Bandidos biker gang has been halted with a lawyer excusing himself from the case. (Tue, 26 May 2009 15:50:20 GMT)

Goshen lawyer on Sotomayor: Brilliant, poised and centrist
GOSHEN Veteran civil rights lawyer Michael Sussman has argued more than 20 cases before U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, and if theres one thing hes learned, its this: (Tue, 26 May 2009 15:55:24 GMT)

Carmen Trutanich, New City Attorney, Ready to Kick Ass?
Photo: LA Times "I want to have an aggressive agenda and hit the ground running," said Carmen Trutanich, who will become LA City Attorney on July 1st, to the Daily News . He plans to name a transition team and develop an agenda for his first 100 days in office. Not only that, he's opening his doors to Controller-Elect Wendy Greuel for a department audit, something current City Attorney Rocky ... (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:14:38 GMT)

Court: Suspects can be interrogated without lawyer
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a long-standing ruling that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer was present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:20:07 GMT)

Court: Suspects Don't Need Lawyer Present
The Supreme Court has overturned a long-standing ruling that stops police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer is present, a move that will make it easier for prosecutors to interrogate suspects. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:30:06 GMT)

Sotomayor Has Long Record As Lawyer, Judge
When President Obama introduced his Supreme Court nominee Tuesday, he spoke at length about her personal story. Ed Whelan, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Kenji Yoshino, a professor of constitutional law, talk about Sonya Sotomayor's long record as a lawyer and judge. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:32:21 GMT)

Report: Jose Baez to introduce new attorney
Who will be Casey Anthony's death-certified attorney? We will find out Thursday, WESH-Channel 2 reports. Attorney Jose Baez will introduce this addition to Anthony's defense team at a hearing that day, the NBC affiliate says. (Tue, 26 May 2009 16:52:05 GMT)

Reported gangster, attorney wife out on bond
An alleged Houston gangster and his attorney wife are out on bond. Both were taken into custody and charged with money laundering last week. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:00:32 GMT)

Dallas Attorney Dan Sheehan Leads Another Successful Texas Irish American Cup Challenge
DALLAS – Dallas attorney Daniel Sheehan , chairman of the 12 th Annual Texas Irish American Cup Challenge, is pleased to announce that this year’s golf tournament and auction raised nearly $150,000 for local and international charities. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:18:52 GMT)

Council to consider booting city attorney
LEAGUE CITY City council members will consider terminating city Attorney Dick Gregg Jr.'s contract at a meeting Tuesday. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:23:17 GMT)

Attorney Accused Of Money Laundering
HOUSTON -- An attorney and her husband have been accused of laundering more than $100,000, KPRC Local 2 reported Tuesday. Harris County District Attorney Pat Lykos said Grace D. Kopacz, 39, and William Harigan Rambo III, 38, have been charged with felony money laundering. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:41:31 GMT)

S.C. attorney general says lawsuits could weaken governor's office
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster says lawsuits over forcing Gov. Mark Sanford to request $700 million in federal stimulus cash could weaken the governor's office. (Tue, 26 May 2009 17:43:43 GMT)

Focus on Astor?s Many Wills, and a Lawyer in the Middle
More than 30 wills were executed over half a century, and the testimony of her lawyer, Henry Christensen, is critical to both prosecution and defense. (Wed, 27 May 2009 01:52:08 GMT)

Qimonda Insolvency Lawyer Considers Selling Parts, FTD Reports
May 27 (Bloomberg) -- Qimonda AG ’s insolvency lawyer Michael Jaffe is examining a possible sale of parts of the company after China’s Inspur Group Co. said its not interested in a complete takeover, the Financial Times Deutschland said, citing unidentified people close to Qimonda’s creditors. (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:26:11 GMT)

Former state attorney's investigator indicted
A former investigator for the Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office appeared in federal court Tuesday after being indicted on one count of possession of child pornography. (Wed, 27 May 2009 10:37:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Shropshire accuser 'thoroughly inebriated' night of alleged incident in car
The lawyer for an Annapolis alderman accused of inappropriately touching a midshipman said Tuesday that he thinks the Naval Criminal Investigative Service may have recorded a telephone conversation between his client and the accuser, who the lawyer said was "thoroughly inebriated" the night of the alleged incident. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:02:30 GMT)

High court: Police can interrogate without lawyer
The nation's highest court Tuesday overturned a ruling that prohibited police from asking questions of a defendant once he or she had requested a lawyer, setting aside a 23-year-old precedent built off a Michigan case. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:02:31 GMT)

Attorney General moves to appeal against 'lenient' Baby P sentences
The Attorney General today moved to get the sentences in the Baby P case increased on the grounds they were unduly lenient. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:12:01 GMT)

The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:35:38 GMT)

Attorney General may appeal over Baby P sentencing
The Attorney General is to consider appealing against the sentences handed down in the Baby P case. (Wed, 27 May 2009 13:37:58 GMT)

Attorney General to review Baby P sentences
Attorney General to review Baby P sentences (Wed, 27 May 2009 14:17:49 GMT)

Alderman's Lawyer Thinks Investigators Taped Call
A lawyer for an Annapolis alderman accused of inappropriately touching a Naval Academy midshipman says he thinks the Naval Criminal Investigative Service may have recorded a phone call between the men. (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:24:25 GMT)

Judge will consider bail for Paul Bergrin, lawyer accused of plotting to kill witnesses
A bail hearing is scheduled today in federal court in Newark for a prominent defense lawyer charged last week with intimidating and plotting to kill witnesses. Mike Derer/The Associated PressAttorney Paul Bergrin in Superior Court in Newark on May 9.... (Wed, 27 May 2009 15:35:38 GMT)

Katopodis attorney asks for trial delay
John Katopodis’ attorney says the recently concluded Richard Scrushy civil trial requires a delay in Katopodis case. (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:10:36 GMT)

Ex-McHenry Co. state's attorney aide pleads guilty to misdemeanor theft
Amy Dalby, the college student at the center of a 20-month special prosecutor probe into computer files swiped from the office of McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor this morning in another surprising twist to the politically charged investigation. (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:20:55 GMT)

Rolling Prairie soldier's lawyer disputes evidence in manslaughter trail
FORT LEWIS, Wash. (AP) — A lawyer for the Fort Lewis soldier accused of giving his 16-year-old girlfriend a fatal drug overdose says he was sleep-deprived when he told an investigator he gave her a pill. (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:25:36 GMT)

Casey Anthony's new attorney to be revealed Thursday
Jose Baez won't be the lead attorney of record for Casey Anthony after Thursday. (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:41:05 GMT)

Lawyer killed
A LAWYER who belongs to the prominent Cortes clan of Mandaue City died after two unidentified men attacked him last Tuesday as he stepped out of a church. read more (Wed, 27 May 2009 16:45:02 GMT)

Trial was unfair, says Reid's lawyer
Murderer and rapist Liam Reid's lawyer did not have enough time to prepare his defence after the late disclosure of DNA evidence, leading to an unfair trial, the Court of Appeal has heard. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:07:06 GMT)

Attorney general refiles criminal charges against ex-Rep. Veon
The state Attorney General's Office today refiled 24 of 28 criminal charges against former Democratic Whip Mike Veon for allegedly diverting millions of dollars from a Beaver County nonprofit for his personal and political use. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:07:09 GMT)

Defense attorney accused of murder faces bail hearing
A New Jersey defense attorney charged with scheming to kill witnesses will find out whether he must stay in jail. (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:42:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Mom tried to surrender before son's death
The lawyer of a mother accused of suffocating her 3-year-old son says her client tried to surrender to police on an unrelated charge only hours before the boy was killed. (Wed, 27 May 2009 22:44:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Spector maintains he didn't kill actress
Phil Spector's lawyer has filed a memorandum with the judge who will sentence the record producer, saying Spector still maintains he did not kill actress Lana Clarkson and is not responsible for her death. (Wed, 27 May 2009 22:50:21 GMT)

Lawyer to fight extradition of US murder suspect
The lawyer for a 26-year-old man accused of fatally shooting two young men in Georgia said Wednesday he will fight extradition because he believes his client will not receive a fair trial in the southern U.S. state. (Thu, 28 May 2009 00:30:37 GMT)

Crowded field of Phila. U.S. attorney candidates
With a new temporary U.S. attorney in office, the search will soon swing into high gear for a top federal prosecutor in Philadelphia, and former prosecutors, a state Supreme Court justice, and District Attorney Lynne M. Abraham have all expressed interest in the position. (Thu, 28 May 2009 07:30:00 GMT)

Lawyer seeks trimmed prison time for Phil Spector
A lawyer for Phil Spector said in a court document filed Wednesday that the music producer maintains he did not kill actress Lana Clarkson and is not responsible for her death. (Thu, 28 May 2009 08:05:47 GMT)

House arrest system worth preserving, lawyer says
A prominent St. John's lawyer says a fatal incident earlier this month on Newfoundland's northeast coast was tragic, but does not prove that house arrest is useless. (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:26:53 GMT)

Attorney for teen accused of killing Dillard classmate seeks insanity defense
The attorney for a teen girl accused of killing a classmate at Dillard High School said today he will seek an insanity defense. (Thu, 28 May 2009 12:58:05 GMT)

New attorney added to Casey Anthony team
ORLANDO, Fla. - A new attorney has been added to the legal defense team of a central Florida mother charged with killing her daughter. Andrea Lyon will now help represent... (Thu, 28 May 2009 13:54:18 GMT)

New Casey Anthony attorney is death-penalty expert
The newest attorney to join Casey Anthony's defense team is a death-penalty expert from Chicago who has tried more than 130 homicide cases, her legal team announced today. (Thu, 28 May 2009 14:09:56 GMT)

Attorney: 'Rockefeller' thought daughter he took during visit spoke to him telepathically
BOSTON - A man who calls himself Clark Rockefeller believed he was communicating telepathically with his daughter and she was telling him she needed to be rescued, a defense attorney told jurors Thursday to begin his kidnapping trial. (Thu, 28 May 2009 14:39:34 GMT)

Former Tyco Lawyer Mark Belnick Settles SEC Lawsuit (Update3)
May 2 (Bloomberg) -- Tyco International Ltd.'s former top lawyer, Mark Belnick, settled civil claims by the Securities and Exchange Commission accusing him of failing to disclose a $14 million loan from the company, the agency said in a statement. (Thu, 28 May 2009 14:58:58 GMT)

Akron attorney suspended
Akron attorney suspended (Thu, 28 May 2009 16:17:09 GMT)

Lawyer’s ‘killer’
INVESTIGATORS already know who probably killed a lawyer in Mandaue City and what he looks like, but have yet to find and arrest him, said Mandaue City Police Office Director Orlando Ualat. read more (Thu, 28 May 2009 16:45:13 GMT)

GM’s ‘Main Street’ Bondholders Would Be Losers, Lawyer Says
May 28 (Bloomberg) -- The loser in a General Motors Corp. bankruptcy would be Main Street, not Wall Street, says a lawyer who represented Chrysler LLC’s dissident lenders and who is organizing some GM bondholders. (Thu, 28 May 2009 16:48:22 GMT)

Attorney: Rihanna To Appear In Court
Rihanna's attorney says she will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against Chris Brown. Donald Etra says prosecutors have told him Rihanna will receive a subpoena to testify during a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles on June 22. He says she will comply with the order. (Thu, 28 May 2009 17:10:27 GMT)

Attorney: Rihanna will come to court
Rihanna's attorney says she will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against Chris Brown. (Thu, 28 May 2009 17:10:38 GMT)

Conway attorney reports missing money, Myrtle Beach couple charged
A Myrtle Beach couple were arrested on charges related to $250,000 missing from a Conway attorney&#x (Thu, 28 May 2009 17:17:06 GMT)

Attorney: Rihanna will come to court
Associated Press - May 28, 2009 1:13 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rihanna's attorney says she will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against Chris... (Thu, 28 May 2009 17:26:54 GMT)

LAWYER: MARSHALL TRIED TO STOP ASTOR FROM GIVING PROPERTY TO GRANDSON
Brooke Astor's estate lawyer says the philanthropist wanted her vacation property in Maine to be passed down to her grandson one day. But her son was against making it official. Attorney Henry Christensen testified Thursday that Astor wanted... (Thu, 28 May 2009 17:37:21 GMT)

Attorney: Rihanna will come to Chris Brown hearing
Rihanna is among the witnesses whom prosecutors plan to call during a hearing in Chris Brown's assault case, an attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 28 May 2009 19:26:45 GMT)

Attorney: Rihanna will come to court
Rihanna's attorney says she will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against Chris Brown. (Thu, 28 May 2009 19:31:38 GMT)

Allegiance of Lawyer Is Examined at Astor Trial
The prosecution portrayed Brooke Astor?s lawyer as conflicted in his loyalties as he continued his testimony in the fraud trial of her son, Anthony D. Marshall. (Thu, 28 May 2009 21:51:49 GMT)

Rihanna to testify in Chris Brown hearing, lawyer says
Singer Rihanna cleared her schedule to testify next month in the case against singer Chris Brown, who is charged with brutally beating her earlier this year, her lawyer said. (Fri, 29 May 2009 00:50:18 GMT)

Astor?s Lawyer Says Son Fretted Over His Inheritance
Brooke Astor?s trusts and estates lawyer testified that her son tried to compute the value of what she planned to leave to him. (Fri, 29 May 2009 02:22:22 GMT)

2 Current, 3 Former Federal Prosecutors Are Finalists for U.S. Attorney for D.C.
Two current and three former federal prosecutors have emerged as finalists to become the U.S. attorney for the District, according to sources familiar with the process. (Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Virginia GOP Convention Faces Tough Choice for Attorney General Nominee
Virginia Republican activists face a delicate balancing act this weekend when they select a nominee for attorney general at the party's statewide convention in Richmond. (Fri, 29 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Seeks to Raise His Profile
Richard M. Aborn, a Democratic candidate for Manhattan district attorney, is promoting his rising number of endorsements to improve his chances in the primary. (Fri, 29 May 2009 04:21:48 GMT)

Attorney: Rihanna will come to Chris Brown hearing
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna's attorney says the singer will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against Chris Brown. (Fri, 29 May 2009 05:14:31 GMT)

Astor’s Son Hid $2 Million Fee for Painting Sale, Lawyer Says
May 29 (Bloomberg) -- Anthony Marshall , accused of swindling millions of dollars from his mother, Brooke Astor , didn’t disclose his fee for arranging the $10 million sale of a Childe Hassam painting she owned, her former lawyer said. (Fri, 29 May 2009 06:39:53 GMT)

Flood of injury charges not likely: Lawyer
A guilty verdict in the death of Manny Castillo likely won"t open the floodgates to other sport injury charges, but it highlights the need to define the "line of consent" for athletes, a sports lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 29 May 2009 08:59:59 GMT)

Solgen, PCGG colluding with Tan, says Imelda lawyer
The lawyer for former First Lady Imelda Marcos has accused government lawyers of colluding with lawyers of business tycoon Lucio Tan to dump the government’s P51 billion lawsuit against his assets. (Fri, 29 May 2009 10:48:28 GMT)

Lawyer: Rihanna will testify if called
LOS ANGELES, May 29 (UPI) -- Rihanna's lawyer said Los Angeles prosecutors are expected to call the pop star to testify at singer Chris Brown's court hearing next month. (Fri, 29 May 2009 13:03:15 GMT)

Nigeria: Pointblanknews.com Blackmailer's Lawyer, Giwa-Amu Docked for False Information
The six count charge of providing false information to the Inspector General of Police, punishable under section 125A of the Criminal Code Cap Cl7, Vol. 2 Laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003, brought against Lagos lawyer, Aig Gabriel Giwa-Amu, was on Friday, April 17 adjourned till June 5, 2009. (Fri, 29 May 2009 14:28:55 GMT)

'Rihanna will face former lover Chris Brown in court, ' says singer's lawyer
Rihanna's lawyer has said that the pop star will appear at a hearing next month as a possible witness in the assault case against Chris Brown. (Fri, 29 May 2009 15:02:29 GMT)

NC Attorney General cracking down on Peak Fitness
(The following announcement is from the office of NC Attorney General Roy Cooper.) (Fri, 29 May 2009 16:11:56 GMT)

SEC lawyer says former Kmart CEO used 'lies, deceptions' to mislead investors in '01
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A government lawyer says the former head of Kmart Corp. used "lies, deceptions and half-truths" to keep investors in the dark about a cash crisis in the months before a 2002 bankruptcy. (Fri, 29 May 2009 16:52:18 GMT)

Pedro Nava, Alberto Torrico Jump Into Attorney General Race to Replace Jerry Brown
The politics surrounding the high-stakes race to replace California Attorney General Jerry Brown took a new twist on Thursday after state assemblyman and former prosecutor Pedro Nava jumped into the campaign, a move that further complicates what is expected to be a competitve and expensive 2010 election. (Fri, 29 May 2009 16:57:43 GMT)

North Carolina Attorney General wins court order against Peak Fitness
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper has won a court order requiring the health club chain Peak Fitness to secure required bonds before it collects prepaid gym memberships and similar fees from customers. (Fri, 29 May 2009 17:23:32 GMT)

U.S. Attorney: Asbestos company alterted test results
A Syracuse area asbestos air monitoring company has been indicted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The indictment accuses the company of running a scheme in which asbestos was removed illegally,... (Fri, 29 May 2009 17:37:46 GMT)

NYC lawyer Marc Dreier's son sues for defamation
The son of disgraced Manhattan lawyer Marc Dreier is suing a former college roommate for $1 million. (Fri, 29 May 2009 18:13:07 GMT)

NYC lawyer Marc Dreier's son sues for defamation
The son of disgraced Manhattan lawyer Marc Dreier is suing a former college roommate for $1 million. Nineteen-year-old Spencer Dreier says Ben Clorite of Madison, Conn., attacked him three times after they became roommates in September at Union College in Schenectady , N.Y. (Fri, 29 May 2009 18:13:07 GMT)

NYC lawyer Marc Dreier's son sues for defamation
The son of disgraced Manhattan lawyer Marc Dreier has filed a $1 million lawsuit against a former college roommate. (Fri, 29 May 2009 18:26:05 GMT)

NYC lawyer Marc Dreier's son sues for defamation
The son of disgraced Manhattan lawyer Marc Dreier is suing a former college roommate for $1 million. Nineteen-year-old Spencer Dreier says Ben Clorite of Madison, Conn., attacked him three times after they became roommates in September at Union College in... Related: Manhattan - Marc Stuart Dreier - New York City - Union College - Marc Dreier (Fri, 29 May 2009 18:48:28 GMT)

No new bids submitted for NJ Tropicana casino, but lawyer says late offer may materialize
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - No new bids for the Tropicana Casino and Resort were submitted by the Friday deadline, but a lawyer involved in the bankruptcy court auction said an after-hours offer from a potential purchaser might still materialize. (Fri, 29 May 2009 22:24:17 GMT)

Attorney's role questioned
A prosecutor warned Friday that a Kentucky attorney hired to represent the lone female suspect in a carjacking turned torture slaying might not be qualified under Tennessee law to handle a capital case. (Sat, 30 May 2009 04:18:15 GMT)

Lawyer held in killing deemed a flight risk
Paul Bergrin, a high-profile defense lawyer accused in the killing of one government witness and allegedly plotting to kill another, will remain behind bars pending trial, a judge ruled Friday, declaring the former federal prosecutor a danger to the community and a flight risk. (Sat, 30 May 2009 05:34:40 GMT)

Nevada attorney general asks state Supreme Court to intervene in Krolicki case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Attorney General’s office is asking the Nevada Supreme Court to allow it to prosecute the lieutenant governor for misappropriation of state funds. (Sat, 30 May 2009 06:23:48 GMT)

Lawyer thinks Crown may try deal
The lawyer for Michael Rafferty suggested the surprise decision to separately try the two people accused of the kidnapping and murder of Victoria "Tori" Stafford could be an attempt to strike a deal.[...] (Sat, 30 May 2009 08:01:52 GMT)

Attorney general gets inquiry of sheriff's office money
Staff report District Attorney Bill Kenerly has turned over the findings of a criminal investigation into possible embezzlement at the Rowan County Sh ... (Sat, 30 May 2009 08:45:22 GMT)

Attorney general asks state Supreme Court to intervene in Krolicki case
The state attorney general's office Friday asked the Nevada Supreme Court to throw out a judge's decision that disqualifies the agency from prosecuting Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki on charges that he misappropriated state funds. (Sat, 30 May 2009 09:27:28 GMT)

Three-way race for GOP attorney general nod
WASHINGTON — Virginia Republican activists face a delicate balancing act this weekend when they select a nominee for attorney general at the party's statewide convention in Richmond. (Sat, 30 May 2009 13:08:44 GMT)

Attorney General Announces Center to Fight International Organized Crime
Attorney General Eric Holder announced a new International Organized Crime Intelligence and Operations Center (IOC-2) that will marshal the resources and information of nine U.S. law enforcement agencies, as well as federal prosecutors, to collectively combat the threats posed by international criminal organizations to domestic safety and security. (Sat, 30 May 2009 14:17:15 GMT)

Kansas Attorney General Receives Patriot Award from Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Attorney General Steve Six received the Patriot award from the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for his support of the Kansas National Guard. (Sat, 30 May 2009 14:17:35 GMT)

City council ousts attorney
LEAGUE CITY The city council voted to fire city attorney Dick Gregg and replace him with his predecessor, Arnold Polanco. (Sat, 30 May 2009 15:50:00 GMT)

Lawyer upset over use of Murrin's name in Oliver manslaughter case
A well-known defence lawyer in St. John's says it was wrong for Shannon Murrin's name to come out during the Joey Oliver manslaughter case. (Sat, 30 May 2009 17:41:43 GMT)

Kenneth Kahn dies at 66; L.A. defense attorney moonlighted as a comedian
Kahn, a Santa Monica resident, had a side career as a suit-wearing, briefcase-toting stand-up comic. As a lawyer, he may be best known for representing convicted spy Andrew Daulton Lee. Kenneth Kahn, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who had a side career as a briefcase-toting comic in a double-breasted suit who irreverently poked fun at the legal system, has died. He was 66. (Sun, 31 May 2009 01:02:51 GMT)

Lawyer Protests Panel's Composition
A lawyer and Editor-in-Chief of Lagos-based magazine, Squip, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana, has protested the inclusion of former Secretary-General of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Lawal Rabana, as a member of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee of the Body of Benchers. (Sun, 31 May 2009 02:51:56 GMT)

Md. Attorney General to Issue Opinion on Same-Sex Marriage
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D) is planning to issue a formal opinion in coming weeks on whether the state can recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions, his office said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Macon council resolution aims to ditch city attorney’s office
A group of City Council members wants to look at outsourcing Macon’s legal work, effectively downsizing or getting rid of the city attorney’s office. (Sun, 31 May 2009 04:01:52 GMT)

Prominent attorney Susan B. Jordan, 67, is killed in plane crash
A man with her also dies as the two-seater aircraft hits power lines in Utah. She represented medical marijuana growers and former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson. Susan B. Jordan, a prominent attorney who represented medical marijuana growers and former Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, was killed Friday morning in a plane crash in Utah, according to her ... (Sun, 31 May 2009 04:18:09 GMT)

Attorney: Evaluate tax denier
Elaine Brown's standby attorney has asked the federal judge in her conspiracy and weapons case to order an evaluation of her competency to stand trial, arguing that she shows signs of delusions and is controlled by her husband and co-defendant, Ed Brown. (Sun, 31 May 2009 05:34:55 GMT)

How do you know when (or if) you need a lawyer?
(ARA) - If you are waiting for your landlord to fix a leaky roof -- you may need a lawyer. If you are adopting a child -- you may need a lawyer. If your business partner, or spouse, is cheating on you -- you may need a lawyer. (Sun, 31 May 2009 06:29:35 GMT)

Kenneth Kahn, 66, attorney-comedian
Kenneth Kahn, a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who had a side career as a briefcase-toting stand-up comic in a double-breasted suit who irreverently poked fun at the legal system, has died. He was 66. (Sun, 31 May 2009 06:36:51 GMT)

Attorney General's office to take case against former detective
The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office will prosecute a former West Manchester Township Police detective accused last week of tampering with evidence. (Sun, 31 May 2009 09:18:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. abduction hoax suspect to get help
Associated Press - May 31, 2009 5:03 AM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The lawyer for a Pennsylvania woman accused in an abduction hoax says she'll stay with relatives following her release from a... (Sun, 31 May 2009 09:20:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Mom suspected in fake abduction to get mental-health aid
PHILADELPHIA — A Pennsylvania woman accused in an abduction hoax that ended in Florida and involved her 9-year-old daughter is expected to stay with relatives following her release from a county prison, her lawyer said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 10:32:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. abduction hoax suspect to get help
A Pennsylvania woman accused in an abduction hoax that ended in Florida and involved her 9-year-old daughter will stay with relatives following her release from a county prison, her lawyer said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 11:35:34 GMT)

Villar got P400M from C5 project -- lawyer
(UPDATE) Senator Manuel Villar Jr. profited over P400 million from payment of road right of way and in some instances overpriced zonal values as a result of his real estate properties cutting through the C5 Road extension project, the lawyer of Senator Ana Consuelo Madrigal said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 12:05:32 GMT)

Local attorney to be sworn in as circuit judge
Texarkana attorney W. Kelvin Wyrick Sr. will be sworn in as a circuit judge Friday. Wyrick will take the bench in Division II of the 8th Judicial District South, which serves Miller and Lafayette counties. (Sun, 31 May 2009 12:53:29 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. Abduction Hoax Mom Free on Bail
Lawyer: Pa. mom accused of faking abduction is staying with relatives, seeking mental help (Sun, 31 May 2009 13:19:48 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. abduction hoax suspect to get help
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - The lawyer for a Pennsylvania woman accused in an abduction hoax says she'll stay with relatives following her release from a county prison. (Sun, 31 May 2009 13:24:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. abduction hoax mom free on bail
A Pennsylvania woman accused in an abduction hoax that ended in Florida and involved her 9-year-old daughter is staying with relatives following her release from a county prison, her lawyer said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 16:02:44 GMT)

Solgen drops PCGG lawyer
THE Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) has terminated the services of the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) lawyer who has been fighting for the sequestration of assets of the Marcos family and business tycoon Lucio Tan. (Sun, 31 May 2009 16:25:03 GMT)

Attorney Richard P. Breed, III of Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. is awarded prestigious Accredited Estate Planner ...
Boston - DATELINE: BOSTON, MA… Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, P.C. of Boston, MA has announced that Attorney Richard P. Breed, III has been awarded the prestigious Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) designation by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils (NAEPC). (Sun, 31 May 2009 17:33:42 GMT)

The power of a power of attorney
It’s a legal document that may stretch to only 1,100 words. But a poorly handled power of attorney can tear families apart. (Sun, 31 May 2009 17:39:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Pa. abduction hoax suspect to get mental-health help
A Pennsylvania woman accused in an abduction hoax that ended in Florida and involved her 9-year-old daughter will stay with relatives following her release from a county prison, her lawyer said. (Sun, 31 May 2009 18:04:53 GMT)

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