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Attorney News Jun 2009

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District Attorney's controversial new hire resigns just weeks into new post
A former New Orleans police officer hired by District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro weeks after he was fired by police for misconduct announced his resignation today. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:46:48 GMT)

Lawyer: Right-to-die group did not help Athens County woman commit suicide
An Athens County woman joined the Final Exit Network in hopes that its volunteers would help her die, but none were present when she committed suicide this week, the group's lawyer said today. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:49:33 GMT)

Attorney general closes UP office in Escanaba
ESCANABA - State budget cuts are forcing the closing of the Michigan attorney general's Upper Peninsula office. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:56:47 GMT)

Ex-Napolitano aide expected to be U.S. Attorney
A Phoenix attorney and former top aide to former Gov. Janet Napolitano is expected to be the next U.S. Attorney for Arizona. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:06:21 GMT)

Stern Was Killed in Crime of Passion, Lawyer Says (Update1)
June 16 (Bloomberg) -- Edouard Stern ’s mistress killed him out of passion after he described her as a “whore” during a sex game, not out of greed, a lawyer for the slain French financier’s former lover told jurors in Geneva. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:37:42 GMT)

Guilty plea postponed for attorney in county corruption probe
The hearing for Attorney Robert Powell's guilty plea to charges connected to the Luzerne County corruption probe has been postponed until July 1. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:40:17 GMT)

Attorney In Trouble For Suspended License
The state attorney general alleged that Michael Sneed took on new cases, lied to his clients and continued to represent them even after the state Supreme Court suspended his license in March 2009. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:43:50 GMT)

Lawyer seeks ouster of LA judge in Dole case
A lawyer is seeking removal of a judge who denounced him as an engineer of a scheme to bring fraudulent claims against the Dole food company by men pretending to have been harmed by pesticides on Nicaraguan banana plantations in the 1970s. (Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:45:44 GMT)

Chris Brown attorney seeks delay in assault case
An attorney for R&B singer Chris Brown has asked the California Supreme Court to delay the assault case against the pop star until it can rule on the lawyer's attempt to get information from police. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:01:37 GMT)

Palin nominates Sullivan as attorney general
Gov. Sarah Palin on Tuesday appointed a former Anchorage lawyer with White House and State Department service to be Alaska's new attorney general after her earlier choice was rejected by state lawmakers. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:26:15 GMT)

Iran Arrests Human Rights Lawyer
Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi is a longtime advocate for human rights in Iran. Ebadi, who's in Switzerland, tells NPR that human rights lawyer Abdolfattah Soltani has been arrested in Tehran. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:07:27 GMT)

Sen. Espada Takes Aim At Bronx District Attorney
New York State Sen. Pedro Espada, Jr. plans to file a formal complaint against Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson. The dissident Democrat who helped Republicans take over the Senate said he'll ask the Inspector General on Wednesday to investigate Johnson for "prosecutorial misconduct and selective prosecution." (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:31:16 GMT)

Hearing set for lawyer accused of extorting Dole
A lawyer accused of taking part in a scheme to extort Dole food company for billions of dollars is under orders to appear at a contempt hearing Wednesday. Juan Dominguez is accused of bringing fraudulent claims against Dole by men pretending to have been... Sponsored Topics: Dole Food Company - Juan Dominguez - Lawyer - Business - Products and Services (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:33:24 GMT)

Palin names Daniel S. Sullivan as Attorney General
June 16, 2009, Soldotna, Alaska - Governor Sarah Palin announced her Attorney General appointment today. Daniel S. Sullivan is an Alaskan attorney and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:03:44 GMT)

Chris Brown's Lawyer Seeks Delay In Assault Case
Chris Brown's lawyer has asked the California Supreme Court to delay a key hearing in the singer's assault case. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:33:25 GMT)

Jackson Council To Pay Melton's Attorney $37,500
The Jackson City Council agrees to pay $37,500 of $103,500 in attorney fees for the late Mayor Frank Melton. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:05:32 GMT)

Israel To Free Hamas Parliament Speaker - Lawyer
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AFP)--The detained Hamas speaker of the Palestinian parliament is to be released after an Israeli military tribunal refused to keep him behind bars beyond his sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:38:00 GMT)

Lawyer seeks apology for traffic ticket
WASHINGTON, June 17 (UPI) -- A policeman picked the wrong person when he ticketed a Washington lawyer for flashing his headlights to acknowledge an upcoming speed trap, the lawyer says. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:42:49 GMT)

Senator: Attorney General Holder soft on terror
The senior Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says Attorney General Eric Holder is too soft on terrorism. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:48:27 GMT)

Attorney General Holder says there could be 50 or more trials of Guantanamo detainees
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday there may be 50 or more trials of Guantanamo Bay detainees as the Obama administration works to shut the detention center by early next year. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:03:21 GMT)

Lawyer for Holocaust Victims Claims Trust-Fund Dipping Was Inadvertent
The Supreme Court of New Jersey on Tuesday heard Edward Fagan , a Livingston, N.J., lawyer who helped secure a multibillion-dollar settlement for Holocaust victims and survivors, argue why he should not be disbarred for misappropriating clients' funds. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:16:03 GMT)

PBC Tax Collector Anne Gannon endorses Dan Gelber for attorney general
State Sen. Dan Gelber reached into the home turf of state Sen. Dave Aronberg and picked up an endorsement for the Democratic nomination for attorney general – a job both Senate colleagues are seeking. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:21:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Missing Webio exec called me
David Hernandez, who disappeared Monday after federal regulators accused him of securities fraud, told one of his former attorneys Wednesday morning that he is staying at a Downers Grove hotel -- but police don't believe his story. Avni Shah, a Chicago lawyer who said her firm has done some transactional work for Hernandez, said she received a call at about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday from Hernandez. He ... (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:09:02 GMT)

Fort Lauderdale Attorney to Become 61st Florida Bar President
Fort Lauderdale attorney Jesse H. Diner will become The Florida Bar's 61 st president on Friday, June 26, when he is sworn in by Chief Justice Peggy A. Quince during the Bar's 2009 Annual Convention . Orlando attorney Mayanne Downs will be sworn in as president-elect at the same ceremony, which is being held at the Orlando World Center Marriott. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:19:33 GMT)

Attorney General Holder says immigration agents will get new anti-drug powers
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder says federal immigration agents will get expanded powers to help fight Mexican drug cartels. Holder says an announcement is imminent on a new agreement between the Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:07:40 GMT)

Sick Lawyer Delays Murder Trial
The murder trial of an ex-convict accused of gunning down another man in a Newton parking garage has been suspended because of a medical issue with a defense lawyer. (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:29:58 GMT)

Vietnam defends free speech after lawyer's arrest
Communist Vietnam has defended its commitment to freedom of speech in the face of widening global opposition to the recent arrest of a prominent lawyer and writer. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:26:06 GMT)

STAR LAWYER STIFFED ME: EX
The ex-wife of celebrity divorce lawyer Dominic Barbara claims in court papers that he cheated her out of alimony with a bogus claim that he's broke. Barbara says he can't pay the $128,000 he owes his ex, Irma -- but she says he's living large... (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:24:10 GMT)

Attorney: Four Not In Room Where Explosion Occurred
The attorney for a contractor being sued by two workers injured in the explosion at the Garner Slim Jim processing plant says its four workers were not near the site of the explosion. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:40:07 GMT)

Alvarez first state's attorney to head bar group
Cook County State's Attorney Anita Alvarez is set to become the first sitting state's attorney to lead the Chicago Bar Association. Alvarez will be sworn in as president of the Chicago Bar Association at the group's annual meeting. She's also the first Hispanic female president of the bar association. She's been an active member of the association for many years and most recently served as first ... (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:54:02 GMT)

San Diego lawyer and A's settle class-action sex discrimination lawsuit
A San Diego lawyer and the Oakland Athletics baseball organization have settled a class-action lawsuit over a Mother's Day weekend giveaway of free plaid reversible bucket hats. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:16:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Mother Of 555-Pound Teen Complied With DSS
The lawyer for the mother of a 555-pound teenager says his client complied with everything DSS has asked her to do. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:17:29 GMT)

Attorney: Suspect only a pawn
BELLEFONTE — When 24-year-old local boxer Katongo Mulenga realized "helping a friend" really meant helping arrange a killing, he tried to bow out, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:26:49 GMT)

Lawyer: Choosing Between US, Brazil Not Up To Boy
The lawyer for a New Jersey man engaged in a battle to have his son returned from Brazil says a videotaped interview with the 9-year-old could cause lasting psychological damage. The boy says in a transcript released Wednesday that he wants to remain in Brazil. In the transcript, he tells the psychologist if he's sent back to Tinton Falls he'll "break down totally." (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:01:17 GMT)

Lawyer for Monmouth County father in custody battle criticizes interview with son
MOUNT LAUREL -- The lawyer for a New Jersey man engaged in a battle to have his son returned from Brazil says a videotaped interview with the 9-year-old could cause lasting psychological damage. The boy told a psychologist in a... (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:05:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Choosing between US, Brazil not up to boy
The lawyer for a New Jersey man engaged in a battle to have his son returned from Brazil says a videotaped interview with the 9-year-old could cause lasting psychological damage. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:07:51 GMT)

Lawyer: Choosing between US, Brazil not up to boy
The lawyer for a New Jersey man fighting to have his son returned from Brazil says a videotaped interview with the 9-year-old could cause lasting psychological damage. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:09:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Choosing between US, Brazil not up to boy
Associated Press - June 18, 2009 11:13 AM ET MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. (AP) - The lawyer for a New Jersey man fighting to have his son returned from Brazil says a videotaped interview with the... (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:32:34 GMT)

Riviera Beach renews contract with city attorney
The city council voted unanimously Wednesday to renew for two years the contract with City Attorney Pamela Ryan. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:03:49 GMT)

Justice Dept. attorney under investigation in Stevens case removed from corruption prosecution
WASHINGTON - A top Justice Department attorney under criminal investigation for withholding evidence in the case against former Sen. Ted Stevens has been removed as the supervisor of another congressional corruption trial. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:22:08 GMT)

Attorney follows dad’s footsteps
Growing up, Buzz English was surrounded by it. “The only vacation they ever had was going with me to bar (association) meetings,” said his father, local attorney Charles English Sr. “Their mother and I were always going to bar functions, and they tagged along.” (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:04:56 GMT)

Attorney General asked to take over investigation of police chief, city attorney
Dothan’s city manager recently sent a letter to Alabama Attorney General Troy King, asking his office to take over and stop an investigation currently underway by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office into a complaint filed against two other city officials. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:05:13 GMT)

Crash claims retired Port Dover lawyer Ash Winter, 66
A two-vehicle collision in the north end of Haldimand County Wednesday claimed the life of a well-known retired lawyer in Port Dover, Hugh “Ash” Winter.[...] (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:09:47 GMT)

Island painting co. fined by Attorney General
(June 18 , 2009 ) A Nantucket painting company was fined by the state Attorney General's office on Thursday for allegedly misclassifying employees between April and December 2007. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:28:19 GMT)

District attorney to present dead suspect’s case
A 90-year-old Troy man recently charged with murder died earlier this week. But the Pike County district attorney said he still plans to present his murder case to a grand jury for an indictment. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:35:04 GMT)

Pakistani acquitted over attack on French never freed: lawyer
A man acquitted last month for a 2002 bombing that killed 11 French engineers was never released, his lawyer told a court in Pakistan's southern Karachi city on Thursday, demanding an explanation. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:48:58 GMT)

Attorney: Leaf will face Texas charges Friday
DALLAS (AP) -- Ryan Leaf's attorney says the former NFL quarterback is back in Texas and plans to surrender Friday on burglary and drug-related charges. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:41:48 GMT)

Attorney: Ryan Leaf Will Face Texas Charges Friday
Ryan Leaf's attorney says former NFL quarterback will face Texas burglary, drug charges Friday (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:49:22 GMT)

Attorney: Ryan Leaf will face Texas charges Friday
Ryan Leaf's attorney says the former NFL quarterback is back in West Texas and plans to surrender Friday on burglary and drug-related charges. (Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:57:50 GMT)

Allen Stanford to surrender to U.S. authorities: lawyer
Texas billionaire Allen Stanford was prepared to surrender to U.S. authorities in Virginia on Thursday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Stanford's lawyer said. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:41:29 GMT)

Allen Stanford surrenders to FBI, lawyer says
Texas billionaire Allen Stanford surrendered to U.S. authorities in Virginia on Thursday after criminal charges were filed against him, Stanford's lawyer said. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:17:32 GMT)

Attorney says Stanford surrenders to FBI in Va.
The attorney for R. Allen Stanford, chairman of troubled Stanford Financial Group, says the Texas billionaire has surrendered to FBI agents in Virginia. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:44:26 GMT)

Stanford expected in court Friday morning: lawyer
Texas billionaire Allen Stanford is expected to appear in court Friday morning to face criminal charges, but the venue for the hearing is unclear, Stanford's lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:48:35 GMT)

Lawyer for ex-Miss California USA threatens to sue pageant director
Carrie Prejean's lawyer gave Miss California USA executive director Keith Lewis what he said was a final warning to retract statements made about the former beauty queen or face a defamation lawsuit. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:37:56 GMT)

Vietnam detains four linked to arrested rights lawyer
Vietnam has detained four people who local news reports said colluded with prominent lawyer Le Cong Dinh, arrested last weekend on charges of spreading propaganda against the state. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:01:09 GMT)

One Vick lawyer withdraws from bankruptcy case
NEWPORT NEWS One lawyer for former NFL player Michael Vick has withdrawn from his bankruptcy case. Peter Ginsberg said in court papers filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Newport News that his withdrawal is in Vick’s best interests. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:32:20 GMT)

Attorney reacts to Scrushy verdict
John Haley, lead attorney in the civil case against former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy, said he plans to collect as much of the $2.8 billion judgement from Scrushy as possible. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:43:33 GMT)

After 40 years, Evans retires from Office of the Attorney General
NORTH SALT LAKE -- Bill Evans' career involved legal fights ranging from disputes over the death penalty to school vouchers, but over the last 40 years as an attorney, he's devoted his service to a singular group of clients: the people of Utah. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:06:03 GMT)

Attorney says Stanford surrenders to FBI in Va.
Associated Press - June 19, 2009 12:25 AM ET DALLAS (AP) - The attorney for R. Allen Stanford, chairman of troubled Stanford Financial Group, says the Texas billionaire has surrendered to FBI... (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:13:25 GMT)

Attorney says Stanford surrenders to FBI in Va.
DALLAS -- The attorney for R. Allen Stanford, chairman of troubled Stanford Financial Group, said the Texas billionaire has surrendered to FBI agents in Virginia. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:31:55 GMT)

Jeff City Attorney found asleep in neighbor's trash can
JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (WAVE) - Larry Wilder, the attorney for Jeffersonville's city council, has a lot of people wondering how he ended up asleep in a neighbor's trash can. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:39:25 GMT)

US attorney says Detroit municipal corruption case proceeding
The U.S. attorney in Detroit says prosecutors are pursuing a municipal corruption case with "urgency," but won't let the upcoming primary election dictate whether or when to bring charges. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:03:50 GMT)

Indiana Lawyer Wakes Up in Trash Can
A southern Indiana lawyer says he's embarrassed and has apologized for being found asleep headfirst in neighbor's trash can after a night of drinking. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:59:29 GMT)

Billionaire Stanford to surrender to authorities: lawyer
Texas billionaire Allen Stanford will surrender to U.S. authorities on Thursday night after a warrant was issued for his arrest, Mr. Stanford’s lawyer said (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:24:31 GMT)

Attorney says Visteon making progress on financing
Visteon Corp. is making headway with its customers toward securing the financing it needs to see it through Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, an attorney for the auto-parts supplier told a Delaware judge Friday. (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:57:18 GMT)

Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can
An Indiana lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor's trash can after a night of drinking has apologized and says he's embarrassed. No charges have been filed against Larry Wilder, who is the Jeffersonville City Council's attorney. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:33:56 GMT)

Attorney's Failure to Pursue Mental Health Evaluation Leads to Suspension
An attorney who failed to submit to a court-ordered mental health evaluation has been suspended for three years by an appeals panel that upheld a misconduct charge against her. A grievance commmittee had directed the attorney to undergo the evaluation after she acknowledged under oath that she had referred to herself as a judge's wife "although she is not officially married to him," according to ... (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:16:46 GMT)

Lawyer sorry for bin-der
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. - A lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor's trash can after a night of drinking has apologized and says he's embarrassed. ... (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:24:01 GMT)

Minneapolis lawyer Sam Kaplan named ambassador to Morocco
President Barack Obama on Friday named a Minneapolis lawyer who was a major fundraiser and contributor to his election campaign to be the next U.S. ambassador to Morocco. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:07:10 GMT)

Washington County Attorney Doug Johnson retiring next year
Washington County Attorney Doug Johnson will retire in 2010, after his third elected term ends. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:22:13 GMT)

Supreme Court fines Ilusorio, 89, suspends dead lawyer
THE Supreme Court has fined the 89-year-old matriarch of the Ilusorio family for maligning it and suspended her lawyer who has been dead for 18 months. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 08:56:28 GMT)

Appleton attorney gets nine-month license suspension
MADISON The state Supreme Court on Thursday suspended for nine months the law license of an Appleton attorney who mishandled four criminal cases. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 09:25:58 GMT)

S. Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. - A southern Indiana lawyer says he's embarrassed and has apologized for being found asleep headfirst in neighbor's trash can after a night of drinking. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:52:11 GMT)

State's attorney announces run in Fifth Judicial Circuit
PARIS – Edgar County State's Attorney Matt Sullivan announced Friday that he will seek the Republican nomination for circuit court judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit in the February 2010 primary election. "I've worked very hard in my career to be able to take this step and pursue an opportunity to serve on the circuit bench," said Sullivan, of Paris. He made his announcement before supporters ... (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 12:14:08 GMT)

Edgar County State’s Attorney Matt Sullivanannounces candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Veteran Edgar County State's Attorney Matt Sullivan recently announced his intention to seek the office of Circuit Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit next year. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:40:49 GMT)

ROBBINSVILLE: Housing attorney discusses higher bills
ROBBINSVILLE — The affordable housing attorney fees discussed last month will again be up for payment approval next week after representatives from the Princeton-based firm Mason, Griffin & Pierson explained some apparent iscrepancies during a recent Township Council meeting. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:12:54 GMT)

Jeffersonville attorney found passed out in trash can
(WHAS11) - A Southern Indiana attorney is responding after pictures came out of him, apparently passed out inside a neighbor's trash can. Neighbor: Don't laugh but I have a man halfway in my garbage can. The garbage can is turned over and there's a man in it - laying in it. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:43:35 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, 20 Jun 2009 14:50:35 GMT)

Supreme Court fines Ilusorio, 89, suspends dead lawyer
By Rey E. Requejo THE Supreme Court has fined the 89-year-old matriarch of the Ilusorio family for maligning it and suspended her lawyer ... (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:02:11 GMT)

City attorney files brief challenging Proposition 8
SAN FRANCISCO — City Attorney Dennis Herrera on Thursday filed an amicus brief on behalf of San Francisco in support of a federal lawsuit that challenges the validity of Proposition 8, the voter-approved ban on same-sex marriage in California. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:02:29 GMT)

Lawyer gets jail term in $4 million theft
A New Jersey lawyer who stole about $4 million that clients gave him for real estate closings and used it to gamble in Atlantic City is headed to state prison. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:24:04 GMT)

Indiana lawyer found asleep in trash can
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana lawyer who was found asleep headfirst in a neighbor’s trash can after a night of drinking has apologized and says he’s embarrassed. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:14:06 GMT)

Lawyer urges probation for insurer
The lawyer for a Gulf Shores insurance agent has asked state officials to grant her a probation period to allow her to make repayments to customers victimized by fraud. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 21:54:58 GMT)

Are attorney general donors receiving financial incentives?
Georgia Attorney General Thurbert Baker's office has paid more than $173 million in the last five years to private lawyers to handle state business, and many of those attorneys or their firms have contributed to his re-election campaigns. (Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:05:17 GMT)

Sharpe James' lawyer asks appeals panel to throw out conviction
A lawyer for Sharpe James asked a federal appeals panel yesterday to throw out his corruption conviction, saying the case lacked evidence. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:50:24 GMT)

Attorney general rejects Baby P appeal
Baroness Scotland says 'no realistic prospect' of increasing sentences The three people convicted of offences in the Baby P case will not have their sentences referred to the court of appeal, the attorney general announced today. Baroness Scotland said last month that she would consider referring the cases after the sentences provoked outrage in some quarters about their perceived leniency. The ... (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:27:25 GMT)

Lawyer found parked on center line of I-59
A lawyer was found on Thursday morning to be apparently drunk, asleep and parked on the center line of Interstate 59. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:17:09 GMT)

Virginia State Bar Protests Warning Letters Sent by Attorney General's Office
The Virginia State Bar is trying to stop the state attorney general's office from distributing warning letters for jurors in capital cases that it says might discourage them from talking to defense lawyers. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:48:26 GMT)

US claims on lawyer’s arrest groundless, says security department
VietNamNet Bridge - The General Security Department under the Ministry of Public Security has said the statement by US Department of State spokesman Ian Kelly on the arrest of lawyer Le Cong Dinh was totally groundless. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:21:36 GMT)

Mayor calls for probe of Traficanti lawyer, judge
LAWRENCE — Mayor Michael Sullivan is asking the state inspector general to investigate the connection between the lawyer who represented Andrea Traficanti McCann and the judge who ruled that Traficanti McCann is permanently and totally disabled due to stress on the job at City Hall. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:24:08 GMT)

Trooper's attorney insists charges should go
Government prosecutors have ignored federal law in an effort to "boot-strap" their case into U.S. District Court, the attorney for former state trooper Franklin Ryle argued in a Friday court filing. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:40:55 GMT)

Loan paperwork discovered in Mishawaka shopping center trash :Attorney general investigating; victims worried about ...
MISHAWAKA -- The attorney general's office is investigating how at least 80 files of personal loan-application information ended up in a Dumpster behind Town & Country Shopping Centre last week. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:14:19 GMT)

Neb. Man Adds County Attorney to Recall List
A Franklin County man who's already gathering signatures to recall the sheriff and a city council member has filed a petition to recall the county attorney. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 12:47:55 GMT)

Phony lawyer faces additional prison
A Newport Beach man faces additional time in federal prison for his persistence in tricking people into believing he’s a lawyer, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:55:30 GMT)

Newport has to cover officer’s attorney fees
Newport Beach will have to pay $700,000 more to cover the attorney fees of police Sgt. Neil Harvey, who won a discrimination lawsuit against the city earlier this year, Superior Court Judge Peter Polos ruled Monday. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:59:22 GMT)

Attorney: Epileptic inmate's death set off riots
PECOS, Texas -- An attorney says the death of an epileptic inmate held in solitary confinement set off the first riot at a privately-run federal lockup in West Texas. (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:56:19 GMT)

Attorney: Epileptic inmate's death set off riots
Associated Press - June 21, 2009 12:05 PM ET PECOS, Texas (AP) - An attorney says the death of an epileptic inmate held in solitary confinement set off the first riot at a privately-run federal... (Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:12:23 GMT)

John M. Drescher; downtown lawyer has died, he was 84
John M. Drescher Jr., a lawyer downtown for more than 50 years, died Thursday (June 18, 2009) at his home in Ladue after a lengthy illness. He was 84. Mr. Drescher was a partner in the law firm of Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, working in corporation and business law. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:01:04 GMT)

Jeff mayor apologizes for lawyer in trash can photo
Jeffersonville Mayor Tom Galligan apologized Sunday to the family of city council lawyer Larry Wilder after police released a photograph of Wilder sleeping in a garbage can. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:28:05 GMT)

Lawyer asks 'callous' Kasab to stop laughing
Kasab has been reprimanded by lawyers for laughing during court proceedings, and recently a lawyer asked him to be serious or else he would call Dara Singh. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:20:35 GMT)

N.J. defense attorney suspended following indictment
The state Office of Attorney Ethics has suspended Paul Bergrin, the high-profile defense attorney charged with arranging the murder of a government witness... (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:28:18 GMT)

Attorney denies telling on Brown
A city attorney has denied that he divulged highly confidential information about former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown to those prosecuting him on fraud charges involving millions of rands. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:32:02 GMT)

Lawyer accused of money laundering for Mexican Mafia
A Covina criminal defense lawyer who specializes in gang cases is set to be arraigned this morning on federal charges of money laundering for the Mexican Mafia. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:15:05 GMT)

Tim Fox: A belief in justice helps define the attorney for Breckenridge, Wilkin County
Defined by a belief in justice and a love for his hometown, Attorney Tim Fox has played a key role in the Breckenridge community for more than 30 years. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:32:05 GMT)

City attorney opines Fleming Field not subject to Article 97
WOBURN - A city-retained attorney concluded on Monday that local officials can utilize a portion of Fleming Field for the temporary Clapp and Goodyear School merger without first obtaining the state Legislature’s authorization. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:42:47 GMT)

Anthonys' Attorney Comments On Autopsy Reaction
George and Cindy Anthonys' attorney, Brad Conway, appeared on a morning news program Monday and said the release of Caylee's autopsy report and Father's Day, made things tough for the Anthonys. AUTOPSY : Examination | Skeletal | Remains | Bones RAW HEARING: Watch Video | See Images FOLLOW US! Casey Coverage On Twitter (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:19:17 GMT)

Defense attorney askes for delay in trial for man who kept hyena in Myrtle Beach
A defense attorney has asked for a delay in a trial expected to start today for a Myrtle Beach man (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:20:56 GMT)

Accountant 'worse off after bogus attorney'
A woman accountant landed in worse debt after taking her financial woes to an alleged bogus attorney, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court has heard. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:37:58 GMT)

Supreme Court to decide whether suspects must be told lawyer can be present during questioning
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court will decide whether a suspect has to be told that he has a right to have a lawyer present during questioning by police. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:48:51 GMT)

'Affordable lawyer' wasn't all that
Cape Town - A single mother who needed an attorney to represent her son ended up with a phony lawyer who allegedly conned her out of R1 000, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crime Court heard on Wednesday. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:02:03 GMT)

Seminole lawyer expects Fla. gaming deal
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – It’s unlikely the Seminole Indians can accept the Legislature’s proposal to expand gaming at their Florida casinos in its current form, a tribal lawyer said Friday, but he remained confident a deal with the state can be struck. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:07:44 GMT)

Local lawyer appointed Superior Court judge (WILL BE UPDATED)
Local lawyer Ted Gareau has been appointed a Superior Court judge. Gareau practises mainly family law, in the Sault Ste. Marie firm Feifel Broadbent Gareau & Gualazzi. "I am delighted to be appointed to the community where I was born and raised.[...] (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:17:23 GMT)

Indicted lawyer suspended from practice
NEWARK, N.J., June 22 (UPI) -- Paul Bergin, a lawyer charged with arranging the killing of a witness, has been barred temporarily from practicing law in New Jersey, state officials said. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:08:16 GMT)

Ore. attorney general clears Portland mayor
There's no credible evidence that Portland Mayor Sam Adams broke the law in his 2005 relationship with a teenager, Oregon's attorney general said Monday. (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:15:09 GMT)

Oregon: Attorney General Clears Mayor on Relationship
The state attorney general said there was no credible evidence Mayor Sam Adams of Portland broke the law in his 2005 relationship with a teenager. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:45:55 GMT)

China rights lawyer beaten, stripped by police
A human rights group has condemned Chinese police for allegedly stripping and beating a prominent Shanghai lawyer during a nine-hour detention last week. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:11:52 GMT)

Lawyer urges 12 year prison term for Madoff
A lawyer for Bernard Madoff has told the judge who will sentence the disgraced financier that a prison term of 12 years would be fair. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:39:34 GMT)

Lawyer seeks reinstatement of Boonen in Tour de France
A lawyer for Tom Boonen says they will make their case to get the cyclist reinstated to the Tour de France at a court hearing near Paris on Thursday. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:57:53 GMT)

Madoff lawyer seeks "just" sentence for swindler
Bernard Madoff's lawyer is urging a judge to sentence the swindler to a punishment of less than life in prison, saying the court should not give in to the "mob vengeance" sought by his victims. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:11:05 GMT)

Indicted ex-attorney faces bond revocation hearing today
NORFOLK While sitting in jail facing a federal investment fraud indictment, disbarred attorney Troy A. Titus reached out to several individuals, including one-time Olympic superstar Tim Montgomery, with proposed investment deals, prosecutors say. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:16:56 GMT)

Lawyer Says Madoff Will Seek 12-Year Sentence
The lawyer, Ira Sorkin, has told a judge that such a sentence would not disproportionately punish his client compared to other white-collar criminals. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:25:43 GMT)

Attorney: Alcohol Played No Role In Boating Accident
The attorney for a man accused in a fatal boating accident said alcohol had no impact in the incident, despite the man's blood-alcohol level being tested at twice the legal limit. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:51:34 GMT)

Lawyer for Madoff says 12-year prison term is fair
Bernard Madoff's lawyer has told a judge scheduled to sentence the disgraced financier next week that 12 years in prison would be sufficient punishment for his client. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:51:54 GMT)

SC Attorney General: 135 insurance fraud convictions in 2008
(The following information is from the South Carolina Attorney General's office.) COLUMBIA, SC - Attorney General Henry McMaster has issued the 2008 annual insurance fraud report. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:12:06 GMT)

Battle between supervisors, county attorney adds up
PHOENIX -- The battle between Maricopa County supervisors, the sheriff and the county attorney is costing taxpayers $1.1 million in legal fees. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:33:34 GMT)

Outgoing US Attorney to work at Boston-based firm
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Robert Clark Corrente says he's joining a Boston-based law firm after leaving his post as Rhode Island's top federal prosecutor. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:41:43 GMT)

Madoff lawyer seeks 12-year sentence for client
Bernard Madoff's lawyer has told a judge scheduled to sentence the disgraced financier next week that 12 years in prison will be sufficient punishment for the man who swindled tens of billions of investors' dollars in one of history's biggest frauds. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:06:23 GMT)

Okla bomber seeks lawyer for suit over prison food
Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols is asking for a court-appointed lawyer to help him with a lawsuit complaining about the food he gets in prison. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:06:35 GMT)

Attorney General announces settlement in identity theft case
Attorney General Troy King, together with 40 other State Attorneys General, announced a settlement with the TJX Companies, Inc. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:10:33 GMT)

Madoff lawyer seeks 12-year term for swindler
Bernard Madoff's lawyer asked a judge to sentence Wall Street's biggest thief to a punishment of less than life in prison, saying the court should not give in to the "mob vengeance" sought by those he defrauded. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:18:00 GMT)

Outgoing US Attorney to work at Boston-based firm
Outgoing U.S. Attorney Robert Corrente is joining a Boston-based law firm after leaving his post as the state’s top federal prosecutor. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:20:55 GMT)

Chrysler Can’t Make Cars Without Tools, Lawyer Says (Update2)
June 23 (Bloomberg) -- Chrysler Group LLC, created out of the best assets from its bankrupt predecessor, can’t make new cars until it gets needed tools tied up in legal disputes, a lawyer told a judge in charge of the reorganization. (Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:37:52 GMT)

Lawyer for Roderick Scott says teen ran toward his client
The lawyer for Roderick Scott maintains that a teenager was running towards Scott and yelling at him when Scott fatally shot the teen, court papers show. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:10:45 GMT)

City Attorney-elect Trutanich to choose 7 aides
City Attorney-elect Carmen Trutanich will be able to hire seven of his own top aides and assistants, the City Council decided Tuesday, despite steps taken by outgoing City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo to ensure that his own appointees could not be removed from office. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:20:50 GMT)

Lawyer wants Polish courts to use officers' testimony
A lawyer acting for Robert Dziekanski's mother in Poland says the testimony of four RCMP officers at a public inquiry should be used by courts in that country. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:55:24 GMT)

Attorney sued over dare
HOUSTON, June 24 (UPI) -- A prominent Florida defense attorney is being sued for breach of contract over a challenge he issued in 2006 involving a client charged with multiple murders. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:08:57 GMT)

Bangkok Post : New attorney-general named
The Prosecution Commission has resolved to appoint Julasing Wasansing new attorney general to replace Chaikasem Nitisiri who retires at the end of September, said Opas Arunin on Wednesday. (Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:10:14 GMT)