Attorney News Jul 2009
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Attorney for Mayfield says he won't be in Chicago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:32:51 GMT)
Madoff will not appeal 150-year sentence: lawyer
Arch swindler Bernard Madoff will not appeal the 150-year prison sentence he received for masterminding a global multibillion-dollar investment fraud, his main lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:43:49 GMT)
Attorney: Mayfield won't travel for Chicago race
An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says he will not go to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. John Buric says Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:04:42 GMT)
Attorney says Mayfield won't be at Chicago
An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the NASCAR driver will not go to Chicago for this weekend's race. John Buric says Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for Saturday night's race. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:29:24 GMT)
Sun Prairie attorney added to UW Board of Regents
Madison - Stan Davis, an attorney who has worked as Gov. Jim Doyle's deputy chief of staff, was introduced Thursday morning as the newest member of the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:34:41 GMT)
Madoff Won’t Appeal Sentence, Lawyer Says
Bernard L. Madoff’s lawyer, Ira Sorkin, said that there would be no appeal of Mr. Madoff’s 150-year sentence for fraud. He declined to say why the decision was made. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:40:47 GMT)
Attorney says Mayfield won't race in Chicago
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- An attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says the driver will not travel to Chicago for this weekend's NASCAR race. John Buric says Mayfield does not have the necessary sponsorship for his car and no owner is willing to give him a ride for Saturday night's race at Chicagoland Speedway. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:41:43 GMT)
Attorney for Mayfield Says He Won't Be in Chicago
Attorney: Mayfield to skip Chicago after failing to find sponsorship, ride for Saturday's race (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:43:17 GMT)
Lexington Attorney Plans to Run for Governor, 2011
A Lexington attorney says he is going to run for governor in 2011. Gatewood Galbraith has filed a letter of intent with the state. He is a perennial gubernational candidate. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:02:26 GMT)
Lawyer's $1b fraud funded jet-set lifestyle
A prominent lawyer who prosecutors say should spend 145 years behind bars for a giant fraud says envy of more successful colleagues and clients fuelled a mid-life crusade to build prestige and wealth by stealing hundreds of millions... (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:08:22 GMT)
Attorney General appeals ruling on publicizing ethics complaints against state officials
The state Attorney General's Office has appealed a federal judge's order that barred the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission from enforcing a ban on publicizing filings against state officials. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:12:33 GMT)
Madoff won't appeal 150-year sentence: lawyer
The lawyer for Bernie Madoff said Thursday that the disgraced financier won't appeal the 150-year prison sentence handed to him last week in New York City. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:13:38 GMT)
Lawyer's $1b fraud funded jet-set lifestyle
A prominent lawyer who prosecutors say should spend 145 years behind bars for a giant fraud says envy of more successful colleagues and clients fuelled a mid-life crusade to build prestige and wealth by stealing hundreds of millions of dollars. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:14:40 GMT)
New York Attorney General Sues Tagged.com
Turns out our recent story on the spammy social network Tagged.com had a fan — Andrew Cuomo, New York’s attorney general. Mr. Cuomo has announced he intends to sue the company “for deceptive e-mail marketing practices and invasion of privacy,” according to a statement put out by his office today. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:22:18 GMT)
Key Nigerian militant accepts govt amnesty: lawyer
A key militant in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta detained since September 2007 has accepted President Umaru Yar'Adua recent offer of unconditional amnesty, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:56:32 GMT)
Nigerian Militant Okah May Be Freed By Weekend - Attorney
IBADAN, Nigeria -(Dow Jones)- Nigerian militant leader Henry Okah, who has been in detention for almost two years, may be released as early as this weekend after accepting President Umaru Yar'Adua's offer of an unconditional amnesty, Okah's attorney said Friday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:54:50 GMT)
Blago lawyer rips former chief of staff
An attorney for Rod Blagojevich on Thursday lashed out at his client's former chief of staff, who a day earlier pleaded guilty to corruption and vowed to testify against the ex-governor. Veteran defense lawyer Samuel Adam called allegations made by John Harris "fiction" and accused Harris of saying whatever it took to get a break in prison time. "All he's doing right now is trying to make up ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:26:30 GMT)
District Attorney contenders trade jabs: Aborn slams Snyder for accepting support of Etan Patz's dad
Manhattan District Attorney candidate Richard Aborn slammed rival Leslie Crocker Snyder yesterday for accepting an endorsement from the distraught father of a missing child. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:02:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Obama artist makes plea deal in Mass. case
A lawyer says the artist who created the "Hope" poster of President Barack Obama will plead guilty to some of the vandalism charges he faces in Boston, while other charges will be dropped. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:36 GMT)
Lawyer: Obama artist makes plea deal in Mass. case
A lawyer says the artist who created the "Hope" poster of President Obama will plead guilty to some of the vandalism charges he faces in Boston, while other charges will be dropped. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:08:32 GMT)
Von Brunn Still Bedridden, Attorney Says
James W. von Brunn, the suspect in last month's deadly shooting at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, is still bedridden and unable to appear in court, his attorney told a federal judge today. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:45:52 GMT)
Bullitt lawyer enters state Senate race
Shepherdsville lawyer John E. Spainhour is the first Bullitt County resident to enter the District 20 state Senate race. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:46:16 GMT)
Suffolk County attorney wants comptroller included in probe
Suffolk's County Attorney Christine Malafi shot back at Comptroller Joseph Sawicki for seeking a prosecutor's probe over what he called the use of public money on a "private lawsuit" for two top police officials over their ouster from police unions. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:46:17 GMT)
Saying Goodbye to Ex-City Attorney Delgadillo
He's out of office now, replaced by Carmen Trutanich, but the L.A. Weekly kicks Rocky Delgadillo on his way out the door. They sum up his years of city service as a "too-clever-by-half, look-for-the-loophole style." But it's not that the Weekly , or the city, doesn't have reason to be disappointed. As discussed earlier here at City of Angles, Delgadillo tried to stuff the city attorney's office ... (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:55:20 GMT)
Lawyer: Leader of Nigerian militants accepts amnesty offer
The imprisoned leader of the Nigerian militant group MEND has accepted an unconditional amnesty offer from the government, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:56:08 GMT)
Request for state's attorney probe sent to new judge
WOODSTOCK - A political rival’s call for an investigation of McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi will be heard by the same judge that is handling a similar request from his former secretary. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:15:55 GMT)
ND university system hiring another lawyer
BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota university system's central office is hiring another lawyer, although some board members say the move is taking place too soon. Huge Economic Booster Vacation Sale!! Limited Time Offer!! Save up to $200 WHITE BIRCH RESORT - Ends Sep 9, 2009 (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:45:01 GMT)
North Dakota university system hiring another lawyer
BISMARCK - The North Dakota university system's central office is hiring another lawyer, although some board members say the move is taking place too soon. McDONALD LAKE CLOSE-OUT! NATERRA LAND OF MINNESOTA-Tim Meierding - Ends Jul 31, 2009 (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:59:47 GMT)
Hagan looks to split U.S. attorney job
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan on Friday submitted three names to President Barack Obama for U.S. attorney in the federal court system's Eastern District of North Carolina. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:36:05 GMT)
Report: Top Bush officials including ex-attorney general, CIA chief snubbed wiretapping review
WASHINGTON - Former Attorney General John Ashcroft and ex-CIA Director George Tenet are among the Bush administration officials who refused to be interviewed for a government report on the warrantless wiretapping program. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:40:25 GMT)
Attorney for accused in Pitino extortion case wants to leave
The attorney for a woman accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino wants out of the case, saying "irreconcilable differences" have arisen with his client. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:24:14 GMT)
Chicago lawyer convicted in Refco fraud
A Chicago lawyer has been convicted in New York of conspiracy in a huge fraud at commodities brokerage giant Refco Inc. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:54:15 GMT)
Chicago lawyer convicted in Refco fraud
A Chicago lawyer has been convicted in New York of conspiracy in a huge fraud at commodities brokerage giant Refco Inc. Lawyer Joseph P. Collins was convicted Friday of conspiracy and four other charges in Refco's $2.4 billion corporate fraud. (Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:54:15 GMT)
Obama picks SD senator's son as US attorney
President Barack Obama nominated Brendan Johnson, the 34-year-old son of Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., on Friday to serve as U.S. attorney for South Dakota. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:03:19 GMT)
Attorney Freed After Being Jailed 14 Years for Contempt in Divorce Case
A Pennsylvania attorney who was released from prison Friday after serving the longest imprisonment on a civil contempt charge in U.S. history said judges have too much discretion in cases like his. "If I had been convicted of murder ... I would have been out in half the time," H. Beatty Chadwick said. A judge ordered Chadwick's release more than 14 years after he was jailed for refusing to turn ... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:33:18 GMT)
Former Refco Lawyer Collins Convicted in $2.4 Billion Fraud
July 11 (Bloomberg) -- Joseph Collins , Refco Inc. ’s former outside lawyer, was convicted by a federal jury of helping Chief Executive Officer Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:26:39 GMT)
Bad rap for Remy Ma's lawyer in ripping off the Feds case
Jailed rapper Remy Ma's defense lawyer pleaded guilty on Friday to ripping off the government. Ivan Fisher, 65, admitted to a tax code violation for failing to pay $52,000 in withholding taxes on his employees' wages. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMT)
Former Refco Lawyer Convicted of Fraud
A former lawyer for the collapsed commodities broker Refco Finance Holdings was found guilty of securities fraud and conspiracy in a partial verdict. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:17:45 GMT)
Former Napolitano aide gets Obama's nod for U.S. attorney
President Barack Obama on Friday announced his intent to nominate former Gov. Janet Napolitano's former chief of staff for the post of Arizona U.S. Attorney. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:05:00 GMT)
Columbus man nominated for U.S. attorney post
WASHINGTON -- The White House announced last night that President Barack Obama will nominate Carter M. Stewart of Columbus as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Ohio. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:11:18 GMT)
Attorney says Danville murder trial will be continued
DANVILLE – Alexis Brigham was scheduled to stand trial next week for the July 2008 murder of a Danville man, but the trial will be continued, his attorney said Friday. Prosecutors are moving to amend one of the charges, saying that Brigham personally discharged a firearm, which caused the death of Zellner D. Brown IV. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 12:09:29 GMT)
Va. lawyer convicted in NH child support case
A Virginia lawyer has been convicted of failing to pay about a half million dollars in child support in New Hampshire over the last seven years. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:03:38 GMT)
Va. lawyer convicted in NH child support case
Associated Press - July 11, 2009 9:05 AM ET CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A Virginia lawyer has been convicted of failing to pay about a half million dollars in child support in New Hampshire over the... (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:20:32 GMT)
Attorney: Dad facing assault charges, was defending daughter
The father of a 17-year-old girl has been charged with multiple offenses in the assault of a male, who was at his home. However, an attorney for the man claims he believed he needed to defend his daughter, who was not comfortable with the individual being in the residence. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:56:20 GMT)
Fort Smith Attorney Casts Hat In Ring For School Board Seat
Phil Milligan, Fort Smith attorney, announced his candidacy Friday for the District 3 Fort Smith School Board position in the Sept. 15 school elections. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:31:01 GMT)
Obama nominates Nakakuni as U.S. attorney for Hawaii
Longtime Hawai'i federal prosecutor Florence Nakakuni has been nominated by President Obama to serve as the first-ever female U.S. attorney here. Nakakuni, 57, has been an assistant U.S. attorney in Hawai'i for 24 years and now serves as chief of the Drug and Organized Crime section of the office. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:05:53 GMT)
Lawyer Is Released After Serving Over 14 Years on Civil Contempt Charge
The lawyer, H. Beatty Chadwick, was jailed in April 1995 for refusing to turn over millions of dollars in a bitter divorce battle. (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:42:14 GMT)
US attorney general mulls appointing 'torture prosecutor'
US Attorney General Eric Holder is mulling appointing a criminal prosecutor to probe if CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after the September 11, 2001 attacks, according to a newspaper. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 03:13:36 GMT)
Attorney General May Call for Interrogation Inquiry
The attorney general is considering assigning a prosecutor to investigate whether government personnel tortured terrorism suspects after 9/11, an official said. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:40:17 GMT)
Hughes will run at chance to be lawyer
It wasn't until a coach asked Ivana Hughes about her future that she considered trying to run track in college. The Evans High School graduate knew she wanted to be a lawyer. She is a fan of whodunit shows such as CSI , NCIS and Law and Order. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
Ex-lawyer for Refco convicted in fraud case
Joseph Collins, Refco's former outside lawyer, was convicted by a federal jury of helping CEO Phillip Bennett and other executives defraud investors of $2.4 billion. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:15:29 GMT)
Attorney General Holder considers inquiry into torture
Attorney General Eric Holder is leaning toward appointing a criminal prosecutor to investigate whether CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after Sept. 11, 2001, setting the stage for a conflict with administration officials who would prefer the issues remain in the past, according to three sources familiar with his thinking. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 07:28:53 GMT)
Attorney general leaning toward torture inquiry
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric H. Holder is leaning toward appointing a criminal prosecutor to investigate whether CIA personnel tortured terrorism suspects after Sept. 11, 2001, setting the stage for a conflict with Obama administration officials who would prefer that the issues remain in the past, according to sources familiar with his thinking. Naming a prosecutor to probe alleged abuses ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:00:01 GMT)
District attorney's office reports drug convictions
The Stanislaus County district attorney's office recently announced convictions in the followin (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:31:25 GMT)
Find a lawyer to smooth out life's hassles
(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, 12 Jul 2009 09:44:24 GMT)
Attorney General Considers Torture Probe
Washington - Attorney General Eric Holder is considering whether to appoint a criminal prosecutor to investigate the Bush administration's interrogation practices, a controversial move that would run counter to President Barack Obama's wishes to leave the issue in the past. Holder plans to make a final decision within the next few weeks, a Justice Department official told The Associated Press on ... (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:12:05 GMT)
Nigeria rebel Okah agrees to government amnesty: lawyer
A top Nigerian rebel leader has agreed to the terms of a federal amnesty program, his lawyer said on Sunday, but analysts doubt that militants will halt attacks in Africa's biggest oil sector. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:42:38 GMT)
Nigeria rebel Okah agrees to government amnesty - lawyer
LAGOS (Reuters) - A top Nigerian rebel leader has agreed to the terms of a federal amnesty programme, his lawyer said on Sunday, but analysts doubt that militants will halt attacks in Africa's biggest oil sector. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:55:23 GMT)
Nigeria rebel Okah agrees to government amnesty - lawyer
LAGOS (Reuters) - A top Nigerian rebel leader has agreed to the terms of a federal amnesty programme, his lawyer said on Sunday, but analysts doubt that militants will halt attacks in Africa's biggest oil sector. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:56:22 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, 12 Jul 2009 11:31:20 GMT)
Philly Attorney Arrested For Drug Smuggling
A Philadelphia attorney is on the wrong side of the law after being arrested for drug smuggling charges. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:04:17 GMT)
US attorney general mulls probe into CIA torture
Washington, July 12 : US Attorney General Eric Holder is considering whether to probe allegations of the use of brutal torture by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), according to a media report Sunday. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:02:52 GMT)
Fort Smith Attorney Casts Hat In Ring For School Board Seat
Phil Milligan, Fort Smith attorney, announced his candidacy Friday for the District 3 Fort Smith School Board position in the Sept. 15 school elections. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:16:01 GMT)
Alexander Macgillivray: Twitter Steals Prominent Google Lawyer
Twitter, the popular micro-blogging service, has stolen a prominent Google lawyer. The startup has hired Alexander Macgillivray, deputy general counsel for products and intellectual property at Google, to be its general counsel, according to a person with knowledge of the hiring. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:10:28 GMT)
Attorney General, Obama Clash Over Torture Probe
Contrary to White House wishes, Attorney General Eric Holder may push forward with a criminal investigation into the Bush administration's harsh interrogation practices used on suspected terrorists. Holder is considering whether to appoint a prosecutor and will make a final decision within the next few weeks, a Justice Department official told The Associated Press. (Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:15:24 GMT)
Liberia's Taylor 'was peace broker': lawyer
Former Liberian president Charles Taylor tried to broker peace in Sierra Leone rather than fuel civil war, his defence lawyer said Monday, as his war crimes trial resumed. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:59:39 GMT)
Ex-parking Workers Hire Lawyer
Laid off parking enforcement workers in the city of Atlanta have hired a lawyer to help get their jobs backs. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:50:14 GMT)
Sentencing set Monday for NY lawyer in $400M fraud
A prominent lawyer faces up to 145 years in prison for defrauding hedge funds out of more than $400 million in a scheme that involved faking documents and impersonating clients. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:57:01 GMT)
DA: Attorney tried to get drugs into Pa. prison
The district attorney's office says 61-year-old Randall Sommovilla was arrested Friday night. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:17:52 GMT)
Attorney: Astronaut, girlfriend involved in Lisa Nowak assault case are engaged
A Florida attorney says a couple who were rocketed into the public eye because of ex-astronaut Lisa Nowak are getting married. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:45:08 GMT)
Veteran S.D. attorney tapped for airport panel
Veteran San Diego attorney John Davies has been picked to fill a seat on the regional panel that oversees Lindbergh Field. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:12:10 GMT)
US Attorney General Considers CIA Probe
US Attorney General Eric Holder is considering whether to probe allegations of the use of brutal torture by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), according to a media report published Sunday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:22:47 GMT)
DA: Attorney Tried To Get Drugs Into Pa. Prison
A preliminary hearing is scheduled Thursday for a Philadelphia attorney accused of trying to bring drugs into Delaware County prison while visiting an inmate. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:51:59 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Piazza' Murders Suspect Turning Himself In
The lawyer for the accused mastermind of a drug robbery last month in that ended in the fatal shooting of a man and woman inside an upscale Northern Liberties apartment complex says his client, James Wilson (left), was surrendering to authorities on Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:56:19 GMT)
Contempt charge purged in drunk lawyer case
A Toronto lawyer will not face punishment from the court after her intoxication caused two mistrials in a murder case. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:21:15 GMT)
Lawyer: Liberia's Taylor was peacemaker
Ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor, on trial for war crimes, wants to set the record straight about his role in a savage civil war that tore apart Sierra Leone, his lawyer says. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:01:41 GMT)
Lawyer's appeal denied by Rutland judge
A judge has denied a motion for a new trial in the case of a Killington lawyer convicted of hindering police investigating a traffic accident. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:14:37 GMT)
Attorney for John Fautenberry, who committed four murders, including one in Bloomsbury, seeks stay of execution
AP File PhotoJohn Fautenberry The attorney for a man who admitted to murders in multiple states, including one in Bloomsbury, is filing another appeal seeking to delay his Tuesday execution in Ohio. Attorney Dennis Sipe says John Fautenberry suffers from... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:18:54 GMT)
Ex-Stanford CFO to plead guilty in 2 weeks: lawyer
Former Stanford International Bank Ltd Chief Financial Officer James Davis plans to enter a guilty plea to federal charges within two weeks, Davis' lawyer David Finn told a U.S. judge on Monday in Houston. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:21:14 GMT)
U.S. attorney hopeful gave big to Dems
DENVER - A person proposed by two influential Colorado Democratic leaders to be U.S. Attorney for Colorado is a sizable financial contributor to Democratic candidates, including to the two party leaders. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:25:05 GMT)
Committee formed to find new city attorney for Fairview Heights
At the urging of the Fairview Heights City Council, a special committee has been formed to help find a new city attorney for the municipality. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:48:55 GMT)
Ex-Stanford CFO to plead guilty within 2 weeks: lawyer
Former Stanford International Bank Ltd Chief Financial Officer James Davis plans to enter a guilty plea to federal charges as early as next week, his lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:58:58 GMT)
Texas FLDS raid: Defense attorney alleges search too broad, evidence tainted
Texas authorities used a hoax call about abuse at a polygamous sect's Texas ranch as a pretext for an "unlimited, general search" in April 2008 -- a search law officers "had wanted for years to conduct," an attorney contends in a new court filing. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:00:52 GMT)
State's attorney to sue Flowers over unpaid loan
The Cook County state's attorney's office is expected to file a civil lawsuit today against the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education and its superintendent Charles Flowers. The suit alleges Flowers "engaged in a scheme to defraud Cook County" when his office took out a $190,000 loan last year, state's attorney spokeswoman Sally Daly said. The loan was due June 30. The suit will be ... (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:23:09 GMT)
Ex-Ballard Spahr Lawyer Arrested On Drug Charges
Randall Sommovilla, a former lawyer with Philadelphia firm Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll , was arrested Friday night for allegedly trying to smuggle packets of cocaine and heroin into a local jail while on a visit to see a client. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:32:09 GMT)
U.S. judge gives fraud lawyer 20 years in prison
Marc Dreier, a high-profile New York lawyer who admitted to a $400 million investment fund fraud that unraveled at the same time as Bernard Madoff's huge swindle, was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment on Monday. (Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:37:57 GMT)
Just Five Months Into Office, Attorney General Bombarded With Pressure
July cannot be counted as the warmest of months for Eric H. Holder Jr. The attorney general clashed with Congress over national security policy, fielded complaints from federal judges upset with bungled evidence and, in the most painful indignity, cracked his tooth. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Lawyer Gets 20 Years in $700 Million Fraud
Marc S. Dreier, a prominent lawyer, was sentenced in a scheme that bilked hedge funds and other investors. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:13:41 GMT)
China lawyer sues judge who handcuffed him to pole
A lawyer in southern China is suing a judge who ordered him handcuffed to a basketball pole after he refused to sign court documents, a state newspaper reported Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:39:03 GMT)
Lawyer sentenced in $700M fraud
NEW YORK, July 14 (UPI) -- A New York lawyer who pleaded guilty to devising a fraud scheme that conned hedge funds and investors of $700 million was sentenced to 20 years in prison. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:08:55 GMT)
Missouri attorney general to testify about fraud before Congress
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is scheduled to testify before a U.S. Senate committee about growing complaints of mortgage and debt repair fraud. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:22:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Extraditing UK hacker would violate rights
Prosecutors failed to consider the human rights argument against forcing an autistic British man accused of hacking into U.S. military computers to stand trial in the United States, a defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:33:31 GMT)
UNION LAWYER BUSTED FOR STEALING $350,000 FROM DANCERS
A longtime union lawyer was charged today with stealing $350,000 from dancers and stagehands at the American Ballet Theatre that he was supposed to be representing. Leonard Leibowitz, who was hired as the union lawyer in 1979, is accused by... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:37:37 GMT)
Lawyer fights retirement age law
A Kent lawyer who had to stop work at 65 challenges the retirement age in a Appeal court test case. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:38:20 GMT)
Nkwinti gets order against attorney
Rural Development and Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti has obtained an urgent court order against an attorney who alleged "disappeared" with almost R5-million earmarked for a land claim settlement. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:54:03 GMT)
Attorney General: Beware of 'Cash for Clunkers' scams
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is warning consumers of scams surrounding the federal Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:29:40 GMT)
Council's Attorney: Bing's Veto has No Standing
The Detroit City Council President says Mayor Bing’s first veto has no legal standing. A few weeks ago, the council passed a resolution asking its Research and Analysis division, also known as RAD, to look at hiring an outside attorney to seek a possible injunction against the trash incinerator. Mayor Dave Bing vetoed the resolution. City Council President Ken Cockrel, Junior says the ... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:51:22 GMT)
Attorney General accuses debt arbitrator of fraud
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is accusing a St. Louis Park company that arbitrates consumer credit disputes of consumer fraud, deceptive trade practices and false advertising. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:09:01 GMT)
MN Attorney General Sues Debt Dispute Arbitrator
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson filed a lawsuit Tuesday against National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes between consumers and credit cards. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:17:50 GMT)
MN attorney general sues debt dispute arbitrator
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing National Arbitration Forum, one of the major arbitrators of debt disputes (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:17:51 GMT)
Debbie Rowe's lawyer: No deal in Jackson case
No deal has been reached between Michael Jackson's mother and his ex-wife over the custody of the late singer's children, according to a lawyer in the case. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:20:25 GMT)
Court appoints attorney to represent Hay Township woman accused of arson
GLADWIN -- Frail, soft-spoken and teary-eyed, Helen Gotterson agreed Tuesday to let Gladwin County District Court authorities appoint an attorney to represent her against an arson charge. Gotterson, 54, had told authorities she would represent herself in the case stemming... (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:31:47 GMT)
County attorney reviews IDA options
POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County Legislature Attorney David Sears is reviewing the legislature’s options as to the stalemate over the seating of Industrial Development Agency appointments. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:38:53 GMT)
Case pits Maori custom against law: lawyer
A body-snatching case being heard in the High Court in Christchurch will "set a precedent for where Maori custom ends and the law of New Zealand takes over", a lawyer says. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:39:06 GMT)
Gatti Death: Lawyer Asks for Release of Wife
Lawyer asks for release of Brazilian wife of slain former boxing champion Arturo Gatti (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:39:28 GMT)
Lawyer Ron, a champion in 2007, is euthanized
Lawyer Ron was among the Kentucky Derby favorites in 2006 and a champion older horse in 2007. When he was retired from racing last year, he had earned nearly $2.8 million. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:47:23 GMT)
Dance Union’s Lawyer Accused of Embezzling
A longtime union lawyer was arrested and charged on Tuesday with embezzling more than $150,000 from a union representing dancers and stage managers at American Ballet Theater. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:30:08 GMT)
Jackson's ex-wife denies giving up kids: attorney
An attorney for Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe on Tuesday angrily denied reports that she had agreed to take millions of dollars to give up parental rights to her two children with the King of Pop. (Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:31:06 GMT)
Riddle is at peace, lawyer says
Political consultant Sam Riddle is at peace with the coming federal storm, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:40:04 GMT)
Peterson's lawyer: Cop hit on Drew's girlfriend
The Daily Herald reports: A state police detective asked murder defendant Drew Peterson's young girlfriend out on a date, Peterson's lawyer said after a Tuesday court appearance. Attorney Joel Brodsky said, "I'll confirm that," when asked whether a state police investigator asked out Peterson's 24-year-old girlfriend and supposed fiancee, Chrissy Raines. Brodsky said he believes state police ... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:54:27 GMT)
BALLET LAWYER IN SCAM BUST
A labor lawyer was busted yesterday for allegedly misappropriating $350,000 in union dues paid by dancers and stagehands with the famed American Ballet Theatre. Leonard Leibowitz, 70, was accused of writing numerous checks on the union's account... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:23:30 GMT)
President nominates Cleveland lawyer Steven Dettelbach as U.S. attorney for region
DettelbachCLEVELAND -- Cleveland lawyer Steven M. Dettelbach has been nominated by President Barack Obama to be U.S. Attorney for northern Ohio. Dettelbach, 43, is a partner in the Baker Hostetler law firm's litigation group. He was one of six U.S.... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:04:44 GMT)
NYC lawyer charged in ABT dancer scam
A veteran Manhattan lawyer was charged Tuesday with stealing from a small union representing 80 dancers and stagehands with the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:11:31 GMT)
Attorney: No Debbie Rowe deal on child custody
There's no deal for Debbie Rowe to give up her parental rights in exchange for a seven-figure payout, her attorney said Tuesday - calling reports to the contrary "absolutely untrue." (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:41:44 GMT)
NY State Attorney's Office Announces Settlement with LifeStyle Lift
New York's Attorney General accused a cosmetic surgery company of trying to dupe consumers. Sponsored Topics: Attorney general - United States - Law - Law Enforcement - Plastic surgery (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:55:55 GMT)
State Attorney General to Appeal Deer Kill Case Rulings
Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says the Wisconsin Department of Justice will seek appellate review of two decisions recently entered in a Waupaca County deer kill case. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:20:55 GMT)
Four finalists named for U.S. attorney position
Three applicants have been eliminated from a field of seven who applied to replace Erik Peterson as U.S. attorney in the Western District of Wisconsin. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:22:05 GMT)
Four finalists named for Madison U.S attorney post
Wisconsin's Federal Nominating Commission announced Wednesday it has recommended four candidates to replace Erik Peterson as the U.S. attorney in the western district of the state. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:26:37 GMT)
Attorney for plaintiffs in case against diocese may see testimony from Bishop Braxton
An attorney representing three men who say they were sexually abused as youths by a priest said during a court hearing today that he may request permission to place Belleville Bishop Edward Braxton on the witness stand. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:40:03 GMT)
Commonwealth's Attorney Receives Findings In Sypher Case
The commonwealth attorney has received the findings of a criminal investigation filed by Karen Sypher against University of Louisville head basketball coach Rick Pitino. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:45:07 GMT)
Lawyer: Indictment near for Sam Riddle
A lawyer for a Detroit political consultant expects his client will be indicted by a federal grand jury in an investigation of public corruption. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:04:19 GMT)
Lawyer: Indictment near for political consultant
David Steingold, a lawyer for Detroit political consultant Sam Riddle, expects his client will be indicted by a federal grand jury in an investigation of public corruption. (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:07:34 GMT)
N.J. Attorney General accuses 10 of mortgage fraud targeting struggling homeowners
Amanda Brown/The Star-LedgerNew Jersey Attorney General Anne Milgram arguing before the state Supreme Court in April. Milgram today announced two separate lawsuits charging 10 defendants with mortgage-related fraud.TRENTON -- State Attorney General Anne Milgram announced today two separate lawsuits charging... (Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:41:40 GMT)
State's attorney sues North Side upholsterer
The owner of a North Side furniture reupholstery company was sued today by the Cook County state's attorney for allegedly deceptive business practices. The suit, filed in Circuit Court, alleged that Ira Sachs, 74, owner of Lakeview Upholstery, demanded more money before he would return furniture and often had subpar work done. He also misled customers to think his employees would do the work at ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:39:17 GMT)
Lawyer Accused of Embezzling From Union He Helped Launch
A lawyer was charged Tuesday with embezzling funds from a union he helped found. Leonard Leibowitz allegedly withdrew more than $150,000 for his personal use from the account of the 80-member Independent Artists of America Union at the American Ballet Theatre at Lincoln Center in New York. The charge carries a maximum prison term of five years. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:02:20 GMT)
Lawyer seeking mistrial
The family of a 14-year-old murdered Barrie boy wept outside of court yesterday after hearing that the person convicted of murdering him will not be sentenced while a lawyer will try to have the conviction thrown out of court.[...] (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:08:26 GMT)
RCMP's lawyer quits Taser inquiry
A lawyer who failed to disclose a controversial email has quietly resigned as the Mounties' legal counsel at the inquiry into Robert Dziekanski's death, after RCMP in B.C. jolted him with a Taser stun gun in 2007. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:27:45 GMT)
Lawyer: Sberbank Asked Sibir for $60M
16 July 2009 By Irina Malkova / Vedomosti Sberbank wanted a $60 million “premium” for providing Sibir Energy with a $192 million loan, a lawyer for Shalva Chigirinsky, the oil company’s beleaguered former shareholder, told a London court. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:00:44 GMT)
Rights lawyer to face trial
Harare - The state has summonsed prominent human rights lawyer Alec Muchadehama for trial on charges that he connived with court officials to have a group of political activists unlawfully released from jail. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:44:03 GMT)
Local attorney Huerta passes away
Longtime Corpus Christi personal injury attorney Albert Huerta, 64, died Thursday morning. He suffered a stroke caused by complications suffered during a heart procedure in June. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:58:21 GMT)
Wash. attorney general announces scam lawsuits
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna sued two California businesses Wednesday as part of a nationwide crackdown on mortgage foreclosure rescue and loan modification scams. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:21:32 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. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:27:00 GMT)
Iran set to release last UK embassy staffer, says lawyer
Washington, 16 July (WashingtonTV)—An Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran, who was arrested shortly after the country’s disputed 12 June presidential election, is set to be released on bail as early as Saturday, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:50:10 GMT)
Council's Attorney: Bing's Veto has No Standing
The Detroit City Council President says Mayor Bing’s first veto has no legal standing. A few weeks ago, the council passed a resolution asking its Research and Analysis division, also known as RAD, to look at hiring an outside attorney to seek a possible injunction against the trash incinerator. Mayor Dave Bing vetoed the resolution. City Council President Ken Cockrel, Junior says the ... (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:07:00 GMT)
NY attorney general may press for legal settlement with Steven Rattner
NEW YORK — The state attorney general may press for a legal settlement with Steven Rattner, until recently a key Obama administration adviser on the auto industry, over possible civil charges in a pay-to-play investigation, The Associated Press has learned. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:26:11 GMT)
LV personal injury attorney sentenced for tax evasion
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney who was convicted last year of tax evasion and owes almost $4 million to the IRS was sentenced today to five years in federal prison. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:32:45 GMT)
Crime blog: Defense lawyer in City Hall bribe case tries to paint FBI as patsies
Former Dallas Plan Commissioner D'Angelo Lee's lawyer claims an informant manipulated investigators. | (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:00:28 GMT)
Legislature commends convicted attorney
Lawmakers may want to "re-evaluate" how they commend members of the community so senators have more time to investigate each person, said Sen. Eddie Calvo, a sponsor of a recent resolution that commended an attorney who was convicted of a federal crime. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:04:07 GMT)
September court date set for lawyer accused of bringing drugs to N.S. inmate
HALIFAX, N.S. - A lawyer who police have accused of bringing drugs to an inmate at a Halifax-area jail will appear in court on Sept. 2. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:04:55 GMT)
Las Vegas Attorney Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
A Las Vegas personal injury attorney will spend five years in prison for tax evasion. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:05:21 GMT)
Attorney: Ronald Cummings Cleared In DCF Inquiry
The Florida Department of Children and Families found no evidence that the father of missing 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings physically abused his children, an attorney representing Ronald Cummings said. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:24:58 GMT)
Judge rejects Markoff attorney's claims of 'tainted' grand jury
A Suffolk Superior Court judge denied a defense motion Monday filed by the attorney for alleged “Craigslist killer” Philip Markoff that demanded information about leaks to the media which he claimed “tainted” the grand jury. (Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:34:36 GMT)
From the newspapers: Biden's lawyer helped shepherd nominee
Los Angeles Times writes about Biden's chief lawyer's role in the Sotomayor nomination. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:16:53 GMT)
Woman who accused cop of raping her is called a 'nutjob' by defendant's lawyer
A rookie cop accused of raping a sleeping Georgia hairdresser is being slimed by a "nutjob," a defense lawyer charged Thursday. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:02:00 GMT)
State's attorney: Cops did not hit on Drew Peterson's fiancee
The Los Angeles attorney representing Drew Peterson's young love shot down a claim from the accused wife-killer's lawyer that a state cop hit on her client. "Chrissie has not had dinner with or gone to the movies with any police officer other than Drew Peterson and she has no interest in doing so," the attorney, Gloria Allred, said in a written statement. "She does not feel that she was 'hit on' ... (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:56:14 GMT)
Fiancee's Attorney: No Cops Hit On Her
The Los Angeles attorney representing Drew Peterson's young love shot down a claim from the accused wife-killer's lawyer that a state cop hit on her client. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:17:14 GMT)
The lawyer is a teacher
AT THE helm of the Regional State Prosecutor's office is a lawyer with a colorful career. Lawyer Antonio Arellano still relives to this day how his life was about to end back in the early 80's. read more (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 13:37:23 GMT)
Attorney: Pair were defending home
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - A father and his adult son charged in a confrontation with Murfreesboro Police who went to their home by mistake will plead not guilty to formal charges against them, their attorney said Friday. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:49:53 GMT)
Attorney: N. St. P Woman Did not Steal from Mom
The attorney for a North St. Paul woman accused of swindling $220,000 from her blind mother says she's innocent... (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:07:16 GMT)
Bullied city lawyer claiming £12m
A former city lawyer is hoping for record damages after a tribunal upheld a ruling that she had been bullied. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:18:15 GMT)
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