Attorney News Jun 2009

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U.S. Attorney’s Office undergoing change
The flurry of investigative activity on the EnCap front comes during a period of transition for the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which has been under the direction of acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra Jr. since Chris Christie stepped down in December to seek New Jersey’s GOP gubernatorial nomination. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:54:21 GMT)

Complaint claims lawyer solicited business in a hospital
SARASOTA — Chasing business is not unusual in the legal arena, but a Sarasota lawsuit alleges a lawyer and his firm went too far — including to a hospital room. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:12:35 GMT)

Expertise key in picking attorney
The right attorney can guide a business around the obstacles littering the road to success. But when should a company lawyer up and with what kind of attorney? (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:14:46 GMT)

Kerik lawyer slams Justice press play
The lawyer for indicted former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard B. Kerik has accused the Justice Department of using the press to poison public opinion against his client mere months before his scheduled trial for corruption and tax charges. Defense attorney Barry Berke criticized a press release last week from Justice Department prosecutors in New York that announced Mr. Kerik had been ... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 08:50:25 GMT)

Cops Reopen 20-Year-Old Unsolved Murder of Lawyer
Karen Edwards, a Florida lawyer, was fatally stabbed just minutes after checking into her Boston hotel room on June 1, 1989. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:10:20 GMT)

Update: Attorney charged with embezzling from Muskegon Heights church
A Norton Shores attorney has been charged with felony embezzlement for allegedly stealing more than $22,000 from his Muskegon Heights church.... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:20:19 GMT)

Crown will drop attempted murder charges against Grouchy, says lawyer
Billy Grouchy won’t be facing charges of attempted murder, according to his lawyer. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:34:18 GMT)

Former Tors Cove fugitive to plead guilty on assault charges: lawyer
The suspect who had been the subject of a 10-day manhunt after two men were stabbed in a community south of St. John's will plead guilty later this week to aggravated assault, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:11:43 GMT)

Attorney General, American Red Cross: Prepare for hurricane season early to prevent scams
avoiding scams like price gouging when storms develop. The Attorney General (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:14:55 GMT)

Nigeria: Lawyer Protests Panel's Composition
Abuja — 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. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:44:47 GMT)

Court Dismisses Case Against Zimbabwe Rights Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--A Zimbabwe court Monday dismissed the case against human rights lawyer Alec Muchadehama, who was accused of obstructing justice while defending a group of political activists. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:09:56 GMT)

Pa. attorney general takes case against former detective
A fired West Manchester Township Police detective facing hundreds of charges for allegedly stealing, snorting and smoking drugs from his department's evidence room will be prosecuted by the state Attorney General's Office. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:14:13 GMT)

Attorney General stops Clinton Used Car Dealer from overcharging
CLINTON, N.Y. - Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo announced an agreement with Auto One Group, Inc, located on State Route 233 in Clinton that ends its years-old practice of overcharging customers for Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) registration fees and then failing to refund leftover money. The dealership was also improperly charging surcharges on purchases made with a credit card. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:31:25 GMT)

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-01 16:15 GM doesn't see new bidders for its assets-attorney
NEW YORK, June 1 (Reuters) - General Motors Corp, which filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, does not have any new parties lining up to bid on the company's assets, an attorney for the company said on Monday. "There will be a hearing scheduled by the court to consider the proposed sale under section 363 of the bankruptcy code," said Stephen Karotkin, of Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. "I'm not ... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:38:04 GMT)

ASTOR ESTATE LAWYER TAKES STAND FOR 4TH DAY
Jurors at the grand larceny trial of Brooke Astor's son are hearing from a lawyer who says he was fired because he refused to make changes in her will. Henry Christensen testified for a fourth day Monday in Manhattan's state Supreme Court... (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:38:21 GMT)

Attorney General: Clinton dealership must refund customers
As part of the agreement with Attorney General Cuomo’s Office, Auto One Group, Inc, located on State Route 233 and its owner Matthew Crever, must fully refund consumers who were overcharged for DMV registration fees and pay $30,000 in civil penalties to New York, according to a news release from Cuomo's office. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:07:53 GMT)

Services Set for Retired Attorney George G. Woolway
A vigil is scheduled for tonight for retired Los Angeles attorney George Gilbert “Gil” Woolway, followed by a funeral Mass and interment tomorrow. Woolway passed away on Wednesday at the age of 89 after suffering a bad fall and spending several days in a coma-like state, the family said. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:36:02 GMT)

Maryland Attorney General Considering Recognition of Gay Marriages Performed Elsewhere
Maryland's attorney general is looking into whether the state can recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. Maryland law defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:37:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Spitzer met often with prostitutes
A lawyer for a former escort service employee who arranged meetings with high-priced prostitutes says his client revealed former New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer met regularly with prostitutes for 18 months before he resigned. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:06:28 GMT)

Lawyer: NY Gov. Spitzer met often with prostitutes
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer met regularly with prostitutes in multiple cities for 18 months before being identified as a client of an escort service and resigning in disgrace, a lawyer for an employee who arranged the trysts said Monday. (Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:03:04 GMT)

Lawyer: NJ man gets custody of son taken to Brazil
A lawyer for a New Jersey man who asked Brazil's government to grant him custody of his 8-year-old son says the federal court there has ordered the boy returned to him. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:34:51 GMT)

Lawyer: NJ man wins custody of son taken to Brazil
A federal court in Brazil has ruled that a New Jersey father should get custody of his 8-year-old son, whose mother took him to the South American nation after their divorce and died there, the man's lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:25:01 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Case Against Lawyer Ends
A court dismissed charges on Monday against Alec Muchadehama, a leading human rights lawyer accused of obstructing justice, another defense lawyer said. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:47:55 GMT)

Attorney: Octomom Nadya Suleman has reached reality TV show deal
The attorney for Nadya Suleman told Us magazine exclusively the so-called Octomom has agreed to star in a U.S. reality TV series. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:29:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect in Mumbai attacks released
A lawyer for the leader of an Islamic group suspected in the deadly terrorist attacks in Mumbai last year says a court has ordered his release. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 05:48:46 GMT)

Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins backs down from demand for more funding
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins said Monday he's backing off his demand that county commissioners increase his budget by 10 percent, even as officials required blanket reductions in all departments. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:30:33 GMT)

‘Enraged’ Astor Lawyer Says Marshall Got Him Fired, Took Charge
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- Brooke Astor ’s longtime estate lawyer said he was “enraged” to learn in early 2004 that he had been fired and that Astor’s son, who wrested millions of dollars from his mother, was given sole power of attorney over her fortune. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:39:49 GMT)

Attorney asks to be removed from teacher's lawsuit
The attorney for a Howard County teacher who won a racial discrimination lawsuit against the school system two years ago has filed a motion to have herself removed from a second lawsuit, claiming that her client's actions have "blindsided her." The motion filed May 22 by Dawn Martin, a lawyer based in Washington, to have herself removed as Michelle Maupin's lawyer has been granted. In July 2007, ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:02:29 GMT)

US intruder to Suu Kyi home acted alone: lawyer
A US man who swam to the home of Aung San Suu Kyi was not paid by or taking orders from any outside organisation, his lawyer said ahead of final arguments in the trial of Myanmar's democracy icon. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:19:10 GMT)

Waco attorney still going strong at 91
WACO, Texas -- Tom Moore Jr. has amassed honors, awards and the respect of legions during his days as a hard-charging district attorney, reformer legislator, compassionate attorney and... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:59:31 GMT)

Man says Gary lawyer shot him at Bennigan's
GARY -- A shooting outside Bennigan's last week left one man wounded and a prominent lawyer facing possible criminal charges, police said Monday. After interviewing the victim, Robert Taylor, 39, detectives presented the evidence to Lake County prosecutors. But because the suspect is Gary attorney Jerry Peteet, the case will be forwarded to a special prosecutor for review, Diane Poulton, ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:40:35 GMT)

U.S. Attorney's Office Drops Charges Against Wecht
U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan announced on Tuesday her office will drop retrial prosecution of Dr. Cyril Wecht. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:05:40 GMT)

Missouri Attorney General says company falsely promises debt relief
Missouri Attorney General says company falsely promises debt relief (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:21:17 GMT)

Kalamazoo attorney to answer questions on gay-rights issues
Clyde Robinson KALAMAZOO -- Kalamazoo City Attorney Clyde Robinson is expected Wednesday to answer some of the thorny legal questions posed by potential adoption of a city ordinance banning discrimination based on sexual orientation. But Robinson's report to a three-member... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:42:44 GMT)

Tyson Not Running for Attorney General
Democrat John Tyson Jr. has ruled out another bid for attorney general, saying he will seek re-election as Mobile County district attorney. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:36:29 GMT)

Appraisal protest firm in trouble with attorney general
Fort Bend Central Appraisal District Chief Appraiser Glen Whitehead said he’s not sure how many claims have been filed in Fort Bend County in light of a lawsuit filed by the Texas Attorney General’s office against a Houston property tax consulting company for engaging in unlawful trade practices. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:56:52 GMT)

Supreme Court orders Granite Co. attorney to resign
The State Supreme Court has ordered that the Granite County prosecuting attorney step down, saying he violated ethics rules by dismissing charges against a former client and continuing to represent defendants in another county. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:23:49 GMT)

Thomas lawyer: court must ban all MediaSentry evidence
Jammie Thomas was unable to convince a jury of her innocence the first time around. Now, as her retrial approaches, her new lawyer hopes to do better in court by asking the judge to make one small change to the trial: blocking the file-sharing evidence obtained by MediaSentry, one-time investigators for the RIAA. Thomas is now represented by Kiwi Camara , a former student of Harvard Law ... (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:27:01 GMT)

Jerry Rosenberg, Jailhouse Lawyer, Dies at 72
Mr. Rosenberg was spared the death penalty for the murders of two New York City police detectives and became a pioneering jailhouse lawyer and adviser during the 1971 Attica prison uprising. (Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:36:48 GMT)

Activist lawyer Susan Jordan killed in plane crash
Susan B. Jordan, an activist lawyer who represented high-profile clients such as Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, has been killed in a plane crash in southern Utah, authorities said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:54:25 GMT)

Corzine to Face Ex-U.S. Attorney Christie in Governor’s Race
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie will face Democratic New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine, the only incumbent in the nation up for re-election this year amid voter anger over the economic crisis. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:01:00 GMT)

ASTOR'S LAWYER BOOSTS HER BELEAGUERED SON
Brooke Astor's accused-swindler son had a good day in court yesterday when a witness testified that his mother mulled multiple big-bucks bequests to her only child years before she got Alzheimer's. Astor's estate lawyer, Henry "Terry"... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:25:22 GMT)

AIG Arranged Arrest to Avoid Verdict, Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Polish construction worker was arrested in Queens, New York, in what his lawyer said is a bid by American International Group Inc. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:01:24 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney to face Corzine
Former U.S. Attorney Chris Christie on Tuesday won the Republican nomination to face New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine (D) in November. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:03:04 GMT)

L.A. City Attorney to ask judge for injunction against Barrio Van Nuys gang
VAN NUYS - City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo was expected to ask a Los Angeles Superior Court for an injunction against what he called the San Fernando Valley's largest and most powerful street gang. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:21:58 GMT)

Myanmar lawyer says US man had no criminal intent
An American facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was motivated by religious fervor rather than criminal intent and should receive a light sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:44:43 GMT)

Attorney Blames Woman's Death on Spray Tan
Defense attorney suggests spray tan might be to blame for death of 33-year-old South Florida woman whose husband is now facing a second-degree murder charge. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 14:55:22 GMT)

Attorney blames woman's death on spray tan
MIAMI, June 3 (UPI) -- The attorney for a Florida man accused of killing his wife says her death may have been caused by the spray tan she got the day before she died. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:08:19 GMT)

Noted activist lawyer identified as plane crash victim
LOS ANGELES -- Susan B. Jordan, an activist lawyer who represented high-profile clients such as Symbionese Liberation Army member Sara Jane Olson, has been identified as one of those killed in a plane crash in southern Utah, authorities said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:08:21 GMT)

ATTORNEY STEWART LAPAYOWKER SPEAKS AT 14TH ANNUAL CORPORATE AIRCRAFT TRANSACTIONS CONFERENCE
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla . – Attorney Stewart H. Lapayowker recently spoke at the 14 th Annual Corporate Aircraft Transactions conference in New York about issues affecting aircraft transactions in domestic and international markets. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:34:42 GMT)

Attorney: Astor Was Aware of Will Change
An attorney for the late Brooke Astor says the aging socialite knew what she was doing when she changed her will, leaving most of her $198 million fortune to her son. Estate planning lawyer Henry Christensen testified Wednesday that although Astor was frail and declining, he believes she did understand what she was doing. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:35:26 GMT)

Judge Denies Snitch's Lawsuit Against District Attorney
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an admitted killer who claims ex-Washington County District Attorney John Pettit ordered him to be beaten in jail after the man stopped serving as a snitch. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:35:48 GMT)

LAWYER ACCUSED OF FORGING JUDGE'S SIGNATURE IN REAL-ESTATE SCAM
A lawyer in the city Corporation Counsel's office was busted for allegedly forging a judge's signature as part of a brazen real-estate fraud scheme. Ironically, the high-stakes fakery took place just months after Hugh Zuber reportedly lectured a... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:42:57 GMT)

GM Lawyer Miller Says Creditor Committee Will Be Like Chrysler
June 3 (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Corp.’s official committee of unsecured creditors will likely resemble that of bankrupt rival Chrysler LLC, lead GM bankruptcy lawyer Harvey Miller said. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:52:44 GMT)

Obama reverses Bush immigration lawyer rule
The Obama administration has reversed a rule issued in the last days of the Bush administration that said immigrants facing deportation do not have an automatic right to an effective lawyer. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:17:39 GMT)

Missouri Attorney General Sues Texas Credit Service Company
Missouri’s attorney general is suing a Texas company, alleging it falsely promised to help customers with credit card debt. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:23:07 GMT)

Lawyer for beheading victim's family criticizes hearing
The lawyer representing the family of a Winnipeg man beheaded on a Greyhound bus is criticizing the hearing to determine the killer's fate. (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:36:12 GMT)

Missouri Attorney General Sues Over Debt-Help Promises
Attorney General Chris Koster has sued a Texas company, alleging it falsely promised to help Missouri customers with credit card debt. Koster's office announced the lawsuit against Credit Solutions of America on Tuesday. It was filed last week in St. Louis Circuit Court. Koster says the Richardson, Texas, company advertised that it could get customers out of debt within three years and cut their ... (Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:41:17 GMT)

N.Y. City Attorney Arrested for Mortgage Fraud, Forgery
An attorney with the New York City Law Department who had a gambling problem was arrested Tuesday for mortgage fraud that involved inventing a lawsuit and forging the signature of a bankruptcy judge. Hugh Zuber, an assistant corporation counsel who works in the special federal litigation division, allegedly used the Corporation Counsel's office for a meeting with one of his victims in one of two ... (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:46:14 GMT)

Astor Understood Changes to Will, Ex-Lawyer Says
When Brooke Astor made changes to her will she knew what she was doing, even though she sometimes signed her name reluctantly, her former lawyer said. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:24:33 GMT)

Defense: Attorney's Office gave advice to Stapley
Maricopa County Supervisor Don Stapley argues that the criminal case against him should be dropped because he and other supervisors received legal advice from the Maricopa County Attorney's Office (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:37:40 GMT)

Lawyer: Kilpatrick made a mistake
Detroit's former mayor will pay the overdue balance on his restitution to the city by June 15, his lawyer said. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:32:49 GMT)

Jury finds attorney not guilty of sexual assault
A Washington County jury deliberated for 52 minutes Wednesday before finding Fayetteville attorney Mark Waller not guilty on two counts of second-degree sexual assault. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:30:51 GMT)

Attorney General Mike Cox enters 2010 governor's race
Attorney General Mike Cox officially is running for Michigan governor. He enters a crowded Republican field hoping to replace Democratic Gov. Jennifer Granholm, who can't run for re-election in 2010 because of term limits. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 13:12:17 GMT)

N.Y attorney general ends BofA probe
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has ended his investigation of six investment banks, including Banc of America Securities, over their sale of auction-rate securities. (BAC) (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:06:26 GMT)

Trial Over Russian Journalist Killing Collapses - Lawyer
NAZRAN, Russia (AFP)--The trial over the killing of an opposition journalist in Russia's restive Caucasus region of Ingushetia has collapsed after the judge withdrew, a lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:07:30 GMT)

Attorney: Cab Kickbacks Leave Women On Curb
The attorney for a California man suing Las Vegas cab companies over strip club kickbacks said the issue is about more than his clients personal experience in a taxi. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:26:42 GMT)

Tiller shooting suspect can't be held without bail, lawyer says
Scott Roeder's lawyer said Wednesday that the law prohibits holding his client without bail in the killing of Wichita abortion provider George Tiller. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:08:07 GMT)

Honored Fort Worth lawyer known for "high-profile" victories
Mark Daniel named Texas Lawyer of the Year by his peers at annual legal seminar in San Antonio. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:11:34 GMT)

Money wasted because of social worker shortage in foster care: lawyer
Many children across Newfoundland and Labrador are being unnecessarily kept in foster care because there are too few social workers within the system, a St. John's lawyer says. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:12:17 GMT)

NPA seizes assets from attorney
The assets of an attorney accused of defrauding the Road Accident Fund have been seized, according to the National Prosecuting Authority. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:17:42 GMT)

Lawyer argues indicted Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt's $50,000 bond's too high
The lawyer representing Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, facing a 40-count federal indictment on drug and money laundering charges, filed a motion late Wednesday to have Shelnutt's bond reduced. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:22:54 GMT)

St. Paul attorney to run for Ramsey County position
Trial lawyer David T. Schultz has announced that he is running for Ramsey County Attorney in 2010. Current County Attorney Susan Gaertner, who has served since 1994, is not seeking reelection and is running for governor. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:39:37 GMT)

Terrorism defendant objects to his lawyer's request
Atlanta terrorism defendant Syed Haris Ahmed on Thursday objected to his lawyer's arguments that the government's charges be dismissed. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:46:24 GMT)

Lawyer: Astor 'Ironic' In Asking Son About Money
Brooke Astor's estate planning lawyer says her son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune. But the attorney thinks she was being "ironic." Lawyer Henry Christensen testified Thursday that the aged philanthropist had already given and bequeathed millions of dollars to son Anthony Marshall. She hoped she wouldn't have to provide more. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:48:32 GMT)

Attorney General files suit against BP
HOUSTON - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged BP Products North America, Inc. with violating state health, safety and environmental protection laws, including the Texas Clean Air Act, the Texas Water Code, and the Texas Health & Safety Code. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:58:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Astor ironic in asking son about money
Brooke Astor's son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune, but the aged philanthropist didn't mean it literally, her estate planning lawyer testified Wednesday. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:12:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Astor 'ironic' in asking son about money
Brooke Astor's estate planning lawyer says her son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune. But the attorney thinks she was being "ironic." (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:14:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Ark. attack suspect 'radicalized' in Yemen
The man accused of fatally shooting a soldier outside a recruiting center begged for FBI agents to free him from a Yemeni jail where he was "radicalized" by Islamic terrorists, his lawyer told The Associated Press on Thursday. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:44:32 GMT)

Lawyer: Astor ironic in asking son about money
Brooke Astor's son claimed she asked him in 2003 whether he wanted all her $198 million fortune, but the aged philanthropist didn't mean it literally, her estate planning lawyer testified Thursday. (Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:39:20 GMT)

Suspect’s Lawyer Outlines Defense in Killing of Soldier
The lawyer for the suspect said Thursday that his client was radicalized by Islamic fundamentalists in a Yemenese prison where he spent four months last year for overstaying his visa.. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 02:00:15 GMT)

Astor’s Ex-Lawyer Insists She Had His Undivided Loyalty
The longtime lawyer to Brooke Astor, Henry Christensen III, hotly defended his loyalty to Mrs. Astor under questioning from the prosecution in the fraud trial of her son. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 05:22:19 GMT)

Lawyer: Arkansas shooter tortured in Yemen
The Tennessee man suspected in Monday's attack on a recruitment center in Little Rock, Arkansas, was brainwashed and tortured while imprisoned in Yemen, his lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:24:34 GMT)

Barrett wants new attorney, trial in 1975 slaying
Jerome Barrett appeared in court Thursday to ask for a new trial and a new attorney after his conviction in the 1975 murder of Sarah Des Prez. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:25:45 GMT)

Disgraced lawyer in the dock
How covert police surveillance of confidential lawyer/client interviews provided the basis of the case against jailed solicitor Manmohan 'Johnny' Sandhu. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:41:08 GMT)

George attorney claims racial bias, files intent to sue Millburn schools
MILLBURN -- Three months after he was expelled from Millburn High School following a January altercation, the son of Rev. Daryl George has, through his attorney, notified the Board of Education that he intends to sue school officials for $10... (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:03:14 GMT)

Obama picks Jones as U.S. attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS -- President Obama nominated B. Todd Jones as the next U.S. attorney for Minnesota on Thursday, and Jones said he plans to change a few things if confirmed to the same post he held during the Clinton ad (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:04:44 GMT)

Attorney general launches campaing on video game ratings
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six today announced a new public service announcement campaign to encourage parents to use video game ratings, which are assigned by the non-profit Entertainment Software Rating Board. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:24:04 GMT)

Former Kansas Attorney General calls mention of slain abortion doctor "unfortunate"
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A spokesman for former state Attorney General Phill Kline called it “unfortunate” that a solicitation that arrived Thursday in thousands of Kansas mailboxes mentioned slain Wichita abortion provider George Tiller. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:31:41 GMT)

Merritt Island attorney behind bars
A 41-year-old Merritt Island attorney was arrested Thursday for keeping a $100,000 settlement that was supposed to be given to the son of an Iowa resident who died in a car crash in 2006. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:41:12 GMT)

Carradine's Attorney: 'Don't jump to conclusions'
The attorney who married Kill Bill star David Carradine and his wife Annie at their friend Michael Madsen's home is calling on the media not to jump to conclusions about the actor's sudden death. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:44:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Mark St. Pierre has complied with two grand-jury subpoenas
In court this morning to represent 4th District Assessor Betty Jefferson, who pleaded not guilty to racketeering charges, lawyer Eddie Castaing spoke briefly to reporters about another high-profile client of his: technology entrepreneur Mark St. Pierre. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:01:18 GMT)

Gutierrez to appeal: Attorney expects decision to coincide with election
Former Gov. Carl Gutierrez will appeal a court ruling that he must repay $300,000 in government funds he issued to a Guam Memorial Hospital doctor in 2001, said his attorney, F. Randall Cunliffe, yesterday. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:10:38 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Resigns; Top Assistant Takes Over For Now
The top assistant federal prosecutor for the Southern District of Florida has been named acting U.S. attorney to replace Alex Acosta, who resigned Friday. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:12:37 GMT)

Attorney General should not intervene in the fire truck scandal: Klanarong
The Bt6.2 billion irregularities relating to the fire truck scandal should be tried without the intervention from the attorney general, graft buster Klanarong Chantik said on Friday. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:20:19 GMT)

Ron Kuby: Jailhouse Lawyer "Jerry The Jew" Dies In Prison
For close to four decades, Jerry was the only "lawyer" many prisoners had. He helped thousands of people navigate their way through the legal maze that imprisoned them. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:32:33 GMT)

Source: Attorney seeks way for Plaxico Burress to play in NFL in 2009
The attorney for Plaxico Burress is working to find a negotiated settlement that would allow Burress to play football in 2009 -- either by reaching a plea deal with minimal jail time or by postponing a possible trial until after the season, a source said. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:40:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Evidence 'Rape Victim' Was Paramour
Lawyer for rape defendant releases polygraph he claims to have passed. (Fri, 05 Jun 2009 22:07:45 GMT)

Former Bain lawyer wants legal system overhauled
New Zealand's legal system which is based on the adversary approach, is antiquated and needs an overhaul according to the lawyer who defended David Bain at his first trial in 1996. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:22:23 GMT)

Lawyer arrested in theft of $100,000 from 9-year-old boy
A lawyer charged with stealing $100,000 from a 9-year-old he represented was arrested Friday by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:58:19 GMT)

Luther Jones indicted: Lawyer, district clerk face bribery charges
EL PASO -- Powerful El Paso lawyer Luther Jones pleaded not guilty Friday to four counts of bribery and mail fraud that allege he bribed District Court Clerk Gilbert Sanchez with a $750 check and an all-expense-paid trip to Las Vegas. KTSM Video: Jones and Sanchez indicted Photo gallery: Luther Jones Blog: Experience is on Luther Jones' side Download: Jones and Sanchez indictment Read past ... (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 06:17:18 GMT)

Appearances do matter when you are state attorney general
It shouldn't be surprising that state Attorney General Jerry Brown received political contributions from relatives and associates of Darius Anderson. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:18 GMT)

Publisher, attorney to hold learning seminar June 16
A local publisher and attorney will be holding the informational and networking seminar, "Publishing 101: An Introduction to Book Publishing, Contracts, and Copyright Protection," Tuesday, June 16th, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., at Jay's Diner, 2612 W. Henrietta Road. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:12:38 GMT)

Local Attorney Wants To Seek New Trial For Stepfather Of Murdered Boys
More than two decades after Ed Graf was found guilty of setting a fire in a backyard storage shed in a Waco suburb that killed his two young stepsons, a Central Texas attorney is hoping to ask for a new trial, in which he hopes to exonerate Graf using the same evidence that won a conviction. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:08:47 GMT)

Attorney-General considers scuba sentence appeal
The Queensland Attorney-General is considering an appeal against the sentence handed down to an American man jailed over the death of his wife in 2006. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:26:37 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. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:35:55 GMT)

Cocoa Beach attorney arrested on grand theft charge
A local attorney has been arrested on charges of grand theft in connection with missing money from a family trust account, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:01:10 GMT)

Pedro Nava running for state attorney general
Pedro Nava, who represents the Santa Ynez Valley in the state Assembly, announced Thursday that he is running for state attorney general. Nava, a Democrat from Santa Barbara, will be forced out of the 35th Assembly District seat by term limits in 2010. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:27:44 GMT)

Smith attorney: New evidence in case
The Story County Attorney’s Office is fighting a motion for a new trial in the case of Glenn Smith, a homeless man found guilty of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of another transient. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:39:10 GMT)

Lawyer wants charges laid over background checks on jurors
Either the attorney general or the OPP should be charged for allowing Barrie Crown attorneys to conduct illegal searches into the backgrounds of potential jurors, a Toronto lawyer said yesterday. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:07:19 GMT)

Boynton man charged in West Palm Beach nightclub shooting acted in self-defense, attorney says
Narcisse "Nas" Antoine, the man suspected of killing one man and shooting another outside a local nightclub earlier this week, would be dead today if he hadn't defended himself, according to his attorney. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 15:20:24 GMT)

Leafs threaten to sue NHL over Hamilton franchise, Balsillie's lawyer says
The Toronto Maple Leafs have threatened to sue the National Hockey League if a franchise is located in Hamilton, the lawyer for Jim Balsillie has advised. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:31:41 GMT)

Attorney: Drew Peterson bail reduction is denied
CHICAGO (AP) - A lawyer for Drew Peterson says an Illinois appeals court has denied a petition to lessen Peterson's $20 million bail. Attorney Joel Brodsky expressed disappointment in the ruling from the Illinois Third District Appellate Court in a statement late Friday. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:48:21 GMT)

Lawyer for ex-BART cop to seek new venue
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The lawyer for a former Bay Area transit police officer ordered to stand trial on murder charges in the fatal shooting of an unarmed man said Friday he intends to file a change of venue for his client. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 17:37:37 GMT)

Attorney: Drew Peterson's bail reduction denied
Murder suspect Drew Peterson's lead attorney released a statement late Friday saying the Illinois Third District Appellate Court has denied a petition to reduce Peterson's $20 million bail on charges alleging he killed his third wife. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:28:37 GMT)

David Carradine's lawyer believes he was murdered
David Carradine's lawyer is calling on Thai authorities to launch a murder investigation, because she believes the actor was killed and his death made to look like a suicide. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 22:19:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Drew's bail appeal denied
A lawyer for Drew Peterson says an Illinois appeals court has denied a petition to lessen Peterson's $20 million bail. Attorney Joel Brodsky expressed disappointment in the ruling from the Illinois Third District Appellate Court in a statement late Friday. (Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:11:08 GMT)

Death Row Inmate Says He's Fine With Attorney
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina death row inmate appealing his conviction because he says his lawyer at his trial was inadequate has told a judge he is fine with using the same attorney for a second death penalty trial later this year. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 03:01:26 GMT)

County attorney faults judge in sex-offender case
The Rockingham County attorney says a Portsmouth man could have been behind bars before an alleged assault last month. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:11:42 GMT)

Attorney appointed to Portage Board of Works by Velazquez
PORTAGE | Mayor Olga Velazquez appointed local attorney Gregg Sobkowski to the Board of Works this week. Sobkowski will replace Tim Montania who recently resigned citing health reasons. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:19:40 GMT)

Bain's lawyer urges relatives to return inheritance
The lawyer for David Bain hopes his relatives will be "generous" and give him back the inheritance that is legally his, he said today. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 05:28:23 GMT)

Attorney general charges BP Products with violating laws
HOUSTON — Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has charged BP Products North America, Inc. with violating state health, safety and environmental protection laws, including the Texas Clean Air Act, the Texas Water Code, and the Texas Health & Safety Code. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:15:37 GMT)

Allan opts for lawyer
After serving as his own attorney for four years, Tristan Darnell Allan has decided he needs a professional lawyer. He is one of three defendants charged with the March, 2005 murder and robbery at CeeVee’s Liquor Store and Deli in Highland. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:19:01 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, 07 Jun 2009 06:24:16 GMT)

Attorney's motion for removal granted in teacher lawsuit
Lawyer cites 'irreconcilable differences' with woman who sued system in 2007 The attorney for a Howard County teacher who won a racial discrimination lawsuit against the school system two years ago has filed a motion to have herself removed from a current lawsuit, claiming that her client's actions have "blindsided her." (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:44:07 GMT)

ACLU staff attorney to speak on issues raised by Prop. 8
ACLU staff attorney Lori Rifkin will discuss “More Than Marriage: Life in the Wake of Proposition 8” from 3 to 5 p.m. today at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert at 72-425 Via Vail, Rancho Mirage. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 08:44:44 GMT)

Matteson lawyer fights for those who fight for us
Navigating any government system - with piles of paperwork and phone extensions that go nowhere - can be exhausting. Now add to that a physical injury, strained personal relationships or mental illness and it can be downright excruciating. Lawyer Heidi Keenan says when members of the military return from overseas service, red tape is the last thing they should worry about. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 10:16:20 GMT)

NRI lawyer jailed in Northern Ireland
An Indian-origin lawyer based in Northern Ireland has been sentenced to 10 years in jail after pleading guilty to inciting murder and perverting the course of justice. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:27:30 GMT)

Pedro Nava running for state attorney general
Pedro Nava, who represents the Santa Ynez Valley in the state Assembly, announced Thursday that he is running for state attorney general. Nava, a Democrat from Santa Barbara, will be forced out of the 35th Assembly District seat by term limits in 2010. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:12:44 GMT)

Why it’s a good idea to have an attorney for your interview or hearing - Part 2
By Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq. In a previous article, I discussed some of the reasons why it is a good idea to hire an attorney for your case, especially for your interview or hearing, rather than trying to save money and do it on your own. Related posts: Why it’s a good idea to have an attorney for your interview or hearing - Part 1 By Michael J. Gurfinkel, Esq. Many people had relative ... (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 14:41:18 GMT)

'Unfair appeal' process hooked defence lawyer
Defence lawyer Michael Reed's involvement in the David Bain case came about almost by accident. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:08:00 GMT)

Vahanvati likely to be new Attorney General
Senior advocate Goolam E Vahanvati is likely to be the new Attorney General of India. (Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:20:20 GMT)

Lawyer says China must free dissident writer
The lawyer for a prominent Chinese writer secretly detained six months ago called on authorities Monday to free his client or formally charge him. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:32:51 GMT)

Palin's Lawyer Denies She Lifted Gingrich Article
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been accused of paraphrasing at length from an article co-written by Newt Gingrich when she gave a speech, but her lawyer says proper credit was given. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:38:28 GMT)

Palin's lawyer says proper credit given in speech
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has been accused of paraphrasing at length from an article co-written by Newt Gingrich when she gave a speech, but her lawyer says proper credit was given to the former House speaker. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 05:43:35 GMT)

Omagh lawyer hoping for precedent
The lawyer acting for the families of the Omagh bombing victims says he hopes today's judgement will open up the opportunity to pursue punitive damages. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:26:48 GMT)

Goolam E Vahanvati appointed Attorney General
Senior advocate Goolam E Vahanvati, who has articulated the government's views on sensitive cases like reservation in educational institutions and tainted ministers, was appointed as the Attorney General on Monday. He is going to be the country's top law officer. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:56:35 GMT)

Senator Dan Gelber to run for Florida Attorney General
State Senator Dan Gelber announces plans to run for Florida Attorney General in 2010. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:43:20 GMT)

Tamarac city attorney gets tough on country club meals
Tamarac officials are embroiled in a brouhaha over access to brisket sandwiches. Former City Commissioner Ed Portner, who termed out last year, is miffed about a letter he recently received from City Attorney Sam Goren telling him to cease and desist from ''trading upon your former relationship'' with the city to dine at the Woodlands Country Club. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:23:30 GMT)

Chattanooga: Defense attorney says murder trial witnesses not credible
The attorney defending a young woman accused of aggravated child neglect said many witnesses from a trial last fall — in which the woman’s ex-boyfriend was acquitted of murder in the child’s death — were not credible. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:50:25 GMT)

Gelber officially in race for Democratic attorney general nomination
State Sen. Dan Gelber, who recently dropped out of the U.S. Senate race, announced his candidacy today for the Democratic nomination for attorney general. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:53:19 GMT)

Obama lawyer: Chrysler-Fiat must be allowed
A top Obama administration lawyer urged the Supreme Court on Monday to allow Chrysler's bankruptcy to proceed, noting that the needs of the economy outweigh the needs of the deal's detractors. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:07:25 GMT)

Life in the Limelight for New Attorney General
If you haven't seen Attorney General Eric Holder Jr. in public, on Capitol Hill, at a commencement ceremony, on television, under klieg lights on a dais somewhere, someplace -- perhaps you're simply not trying. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:16:04 GMT)

Attorney General makes recommendation in Hindt case
A Fort Dodge police officer may receive a traffic citation following an investigation by the Iowa Attorney General's office. The officer, Galen Hindt, allegedly rear-ended a car at 2 a.m. on April 11 and later left the scene as a Fort Dodge officer responded. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:05:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-Detroit mayor's payments back on track
DETROIT -- A lawyer for Detroit's former mayor says his client's up to date _ and even early _ with his monthly restitution payments. Michael Alan Schwartz tells the Detroit Free... (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:13:41 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-Detroit mayor's payments back on track
A lawyer for Detroit's former mayor says his client's up to date — and even early — with monthly restitution payments in the criminal case that drove him from office. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:17:48 GMT)

San Francisco Attorney Julie Pearl Named Among the Nation's Top 10 Immigration Attorneys by HR Executive Magazine
SAN FRANCISCO -- Attorney Julie Pearl, founder of Pearl Law Group and Tracker Corp, was recently named among the Nation's Top 10 Immigration Attorneys in HR Executive Magazine's annual list of "The Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys." She is the only woman on the list. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:21:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-Detroit mayor's payments back on track
Associated Press - June 8, 2009 1:15 PM ET DETROIT (AP) - A lawyer for Detroit's former mayor says his client's up to date - and even early - with his monthly restitution payments. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:22:09 GMT)

Texas Attorney General may take action against Reddy Ice 12:23 PM CT
The Texas Attorney General's office is "likely to initiate litigation" against Reddy Ice Holdings Inc. in connection with an antitrust probe, the agency said in response to a Freedom of Information Act request. (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:26:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-Detroit mayor's payments back on track
Associated Press - June 8, 2009 1:23 PM ET DETROIT (AP) - A lawyer for Detroit's former mayor says his client's up to date - and even early - with monthly restitution payments in the criminal... (Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:39:20 GMT)

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