Attorney News Jul 2009
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Lawyer: Deputies behaved like 'cowboys'
PORTLAND, Maine ? The lawyer for a Maine man who was shot by deputies who surrounded his home says they had no right to use the tactics they did. The Portland Press Herald reports Thomas ? (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:18:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Deputies behaved like 'cowboys'
The lawyer for a Maine man who was shot by deputies who surrounded his home says they had no right to use the tactics they did. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:33:15 GMT)
Bungling of Ianiero murder case tied to Mexican tourist trade: lawyer
Fear of jeopardizing Mexico's tourist trade might have been behind the refusal of authorities and a hotel there to consider a homegrown suspect in the 2006 killings of a Canadian couple vacationing in Cancun, their family's lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:46:32 GMT)
Smriga named Conn. state's attorney for Fairfield
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — A 28-year veteran prosecutor has been chosen as the new state's attorney for the Judicial District of Fairfield. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:48:36 GMT)
Missouri attorney general to investigate Lake of the Ozarks complaint
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is investigating a complaint that a state agency violated state law by refusing to release data that showed E. coli was above safe levels in the Lake of the Ozarks. Ken Midkiff, chairman of the Missouri Clean Water Campaign, filed the complaint this morning with the attorney general’s office. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:10:26 GMT)
Las Vegas attorney recommended for Krolicki case
Prominent Las Vegas attorney Dominic Gentile has been recommended to serve as special prosecutor in the case involving Lt. Gov. Bryan Krolicki, facing felony charges of mishandling funds while serving as state treasurer. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:38:42 GMT)
Attorney: Fla. couple's safe contained jewelry, meds
A safe found during the investigation into the killings of a Florida couple who adopted special-needs children contained only jewelry, prescription medication and family documents, the family attorney said Friday. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:40:24 GMT)
UPDATE: Iran Arrests Prominent Women's Rights Lawyer
TEHRAN (AFP)--A leading Iranian lawyer and women's rights campaigner, Shadi Sadr, was arrested on her way to Friday prayers in the capital that were attended by scores of vote protesters, her husband said. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:54:52 GMT)
Women's Rights Activist and Lawyer Violently Arrested in Iran, Says Amnesty International
Amnesty International fears the wave of arrests of civil society activists in Iran is intensifying after lawyer and human rights activist, Shadi Sadr, was violently arrested in Tehran this morning on her way to Friday prayers. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:20:50 GMT)
District Attorney Susana Martinez announces bid for New Mexico governor
LAS CRUCES - Do a Ana County District Attorney Susana Martinez will run for governor in 2010, she confirmed Wednesday. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:21:56 GMT)
Attorney: Cop didn't hit on Drew'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 (Raines) 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 said. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:24:00 GMT)
Iran: Leading feminist lawyer 'arrested'
Iran: Leading feminist lawyer 'arrested' (AKI) - Campaign group Amnesty International said it fears the wave of arrests of human rights activists in Iran is intensifying after a prominent lawyer and feminist, Shadi Sadr, was violently arrested in Tehran on Friday on her way to Friday prayers.Sadr, 34, was walking with a group of women’s rights activists along a busy road when unidentified plain ... (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:27:02 GMT)
Legal Experts Don’t See Conflict in Bonds Lawyer’s Advisory Roles
A defense lawyer for Barry Bonds has a hand in determining the prosecutors’ next boss; she once held a similar role in the nomination of the presiding judge. (Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:47:38 GMT)
Attorney general visits youth at a mosque
LOS ANGELES, July 17 (UPI) -- Attorney General Eric Holder, while on a trip to Los Angeles to announce stimulus grants, visited a mosque to meet youths, a spokesman said Friday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:53:13 GMT)
Judge: Prosecutor's Lie Will Not Derail Indictment Against Defense Attorney
A federal money-laundering case against a Georgia lawyer is raising ethics questions for both sides of the bar. A pretrial hearing last week explored how far prosecutors and agents were willing to go to secure the indictment of attorney J. Mark Shelnutt. During testimony, a federal prosecutor acknowledged he had lied to Shelnutt, and federal agents testified they enlisted at least one defense ... (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:02:10 GMT)
Panel Tosses Contempt Sentence Against Lawyer for 'Sarcastic' Expression
Lawyers who have a hard time keeping a poker face when they don't like a judge's ruling can take heart in a decision issued last week by the Georgia Court of Appeals. A three-judge panel tossed a judge's ruling finding a lawyer in contempt for making what the judge called a "sarcastic" face at him. Chief Judge A.J. "Buddy" Welch Jr. had ordered Ella A. S. Hughes to jail, but an appeals panel ... (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:02:41 GMT)
Houston Lawyer Builds a Defense for Michael Jackson's Personal Physician
What does a criminal defense lawyer do when the whole world points a finger at his client? If you're Houston lawyer Ed Chernoff and your client is the King of Pop's personal physician, you enlist the help of your partners in an effort to redirect the 24/7 news cycle and show how your client cooperated with police -- then you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:03:52 GMT)
Attorney argues Web posts have tainted jury pool
MODESTO - Anonymous reader comments posted on a newspaper's Web site prove that Columbus Allen Jr. II won't get a fair trial in Modesto on charges he gunned down an officer, his attorney argues in a motion seeking a change of venue for the Stockton man. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:10:52 GMT)
Suspended Nashville attorney agrees to halt practice, remove signs
A Nashville attorney who kept advertising his services after being suspended has agreed to stop that practice, plus remove any signs indicating he is an attorney. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:20:21 GMT)
Iran: Women's rights activist and lawyer violently arrested
Amnesty International fears the wave of arrests of civil society activists in Iran is intensifying after lawyer and human rights activist, Shadi Sadr, was violently arrested in Tehran this morning on her way to Friday prayers. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:22:01 GMT)
Lawyer for Hill's wife defends consulting deal at Dallas City Hall corruption trial
The lawyer for Sheila Farrington Hill said Friday that his client was a legitimate consultant who helped a developer deal with social-service and crime issues for his affordable housing projects, not a participant in a bribery scheme who funneled money to her husband, former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Don Hill, and others. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:30:55 GMT)
Northport attorney earns leadership position
By Dana Beyerle Montgomery Bureau Chief Northport attorney Alyce Manley Spruell takes office as president-elect of the Alabama Bar Association today and is in line to become the first woman to head the state bar, the association announced Friday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 08:35:32 GMT)
Mumbai attackers trial adjourned: lawyer
The trial in Pakistan of the five accused of involvement in last year's terror attacks in Mumbai has been adjourned until next week, a lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:53:01 GMT)
No conspiracy to hide truth, says Kho’s lawyer
“There is no conspiracy to hide the truth,” said lawyer Irene Joy Besido-Garcia representing Hayden Kho Jr. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:10:21 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. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 11:51:56 GMT)
Attorney elected IP officer of State Bar
Attorney Matt Powelson of LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne LLP in Monterey has been elected to the officer track of the Intellectual Property Section of the California State Bar. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:16:32 GMT)
Mumbai attack suspects’ trial in Pakistan adjourned: lawyer
A total of 166 people died and more than 300 were injured in the November 26-29 attacks. — Reuters ISLAMABAD: The trial in Pakistan of the five accused of involvement in last year's terror attacks on Mumbai has been adjourned until next week, the defence lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:49:57 GMT)
Attorney Thomas R. Ceraso succumbs to cancer
Attorney Thomas R. Ceraso, whose practice was prominent in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties and beyond, died this morning in UPMC Shadyside Hospital. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 14:01:18 GMT)
Attorney General Rejects Title Of Child-Abuse Ballot Initiative
Friday, July 17, 2009 9:49 AM CDT LITTLE ROCK — The state attorney general on Thursday rejected the name and ballot title of a proposed initiated act that would revamp the state’s child neglect investigation laws. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:16:32 GMT)
Attorney general intervenes in Greenwich estate case
The state attorney general claimed victory Friday in a legal battle stemming from 2005 that challenged the legitimacy of a sales agreement in which an elderly Greenwich woman agreed to sell her home to two men for less than half of what it was worth at the time. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 15:16:34 GMT)
Mumbai attackers trial in Pakistan adjourned: lawyer
ISLAMABAD (AFP) - The trial in Pakistan of the five accused of involvement in last year's terror attacks on the Indian city of Mumbai has been adjourned until next week, the defence lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:43:00 GMT)
O.C. Lawyer Arrested In Stabbing Attempt
Authorities say an Orange County lawyer has been arrested after he tried to stab a man serving him with civil court papers. Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says 49-year-old Ralph Gibson Pagter Jr. surrendered peacefully at his home Thursday. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:28:34 GMT)
Lawyer arrested in stabbing attempt
Authorities say an Orange County lawyer has been arrested after he tried to stab a man serving him with civil court papers. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:18:33 GMT)
Group: Human rights lawyer detained as Iran unrest spirals
Government agents used tear gas to disperse demonstrators, and beat and kidnapped a human rights lawyer, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said Saturday, citing witnesses. (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:41:52 GMT)
'If you find me dead, it won't be an accident': How Russian oligarchs' favourite English lawyer met his horrifying death
'If you find me dead, it won't be an accident': How Russian oligarchs' favourite English lawyer met his horrifying death (Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:17:00 GMT)
Watkins Drive shooting victim was attorney for Kansas education department
Deanna Lieber, the attorney for the Kansas Department of Education, was killed late Friday in Kansas City when she was hit by a stray bullet after attending Starlight Theater. “This is just awful,” said Sue Storm, a board of education member from Overland Park. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:46:09 GMT)
Attorney general intervenes in Greenwich estate case
The state attorney general claimed victory Friday in a legal battle stemming from 2005 that challenged the legitimacy of a sales agreement in which an elderly Greenwich woman agreed to sell her home to two men for less than half of what it was worth at the time. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 02:46:34 GMT)
Waco attorney helps break up group of shady debt collectors
The persistence of a Waco attorney who has dedicated his practice to protecting consumers from shady debt collectors recently helped dismantle a group of such companies that officials deemed the worst they have ever seen. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:20:07 GMT)
Edge attorney urges Wilcox report release
The attorney for fired County Administrator David Edge urged the county on Saturday to release its r (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:32:18 GMT)
Obituary: Thomas R. Ceraso / Respected criminal defense attorney
Attorney Thomas R. Ceraso, whose criminal defense practice was prominent in Westmoreland and Allegheny counties and beyond, died yesterday morning in UPMC Shadyside. He was 75. Mr. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:44:59 GMT)
Another shot for law firm for city attorney Aug. 4
Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams says she intends to renominate the firm of Abraham & Rideout as city attorney at the City Council’s Aug. 4 meeting. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:12:45 GMT)
Attorney killed by stray bullets in K.C.
Deanna Lieber, a mother of two and devoted attorney, died Friday night when she was hit by random gunfire while driving home from the Starlight Theatre in Kansas City. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:18:22 GMT)
Katrina Halili's lawyer on recorded meeting of Lolit Solis with Hayden Kho camp: "Malaking sabwatan na well-funded...."
Katrina's lawyer reveals "Angels and Demons" demolition job. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 08:42:36 GMT)
Alderwoman questions procedure for consulting Marshfield city attorney
Absent the past two council meetings, Alderwoman Barbara Carroll returned from vacation with questions about several issues, including why the Marshfield Board of Aldermen is not told when city staff consult the city attorney. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 09:18:22 GMT)
Attorney faces contempt
Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy will be back in Richmond at the end of the month to face a possible civil contempt of court charge in the aftermath of the Charles "C.J." Kennedy trial. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 11:05:12 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, 19 Jul 2009 11:50:43 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, 19 Jul 2009 11:54:34 GMT)
Iran to free local staffer of British embassy: lawyer
Iran is due on Sunday to free on bail a local British embassy staffer, who was among a group of nine arrested in post-election unrest in June, his lawyer said. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:09:51 GMT)
Iran to release local British embassy worker-lawyer
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will release on Sunday a local British embassy employee held at Tehran's Evin prison for three weeks on charges of inciting unrest following the country's disputed presidential election, his lawyer said. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:09:33 GMT)
Iran frees British embassy local staffer: lawyer
Iran on Sunday freed on bail a British embassy local staffer, who was among a group of nine arrested following disturbances in the wake of the June 12 presidential election, his lawyer said. (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:59:45 GMT)
Houston Lawyer Builds a Defense for Michael Jackson's Personal Physician
What does a criminal defense lawyer do when the whole world points a finger at his client? If you're Houston lawyer Ed Chernoff and your client is the King of Pop's personal physician, you enlist the help of your partners in an effort to redirect the 24/7 news cycle and show how your client cooperated with police -- then you hope for the best and prepare for the worst. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 07:02:32 GMT)
Michael J. Myers, 68, lawyer
Michael J. Myers, 68, of Beaufort, S.C., a former Philadelphia lawyer and Manhattan venture capitalist, died of melanoma on July 1 at Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse in Philadelphia. He had continued to maintain a residence in the city. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:00:00 GMT)
Israel Attorney General Closes Real Estate Case Against Olmert
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli Attorney General Menachem Mazuz determined there is insufficient evidence to indict former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in a real estate case involving a house in Jerusalem. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:09:17 GMT)
Israeli attorney general finishes Olmert investigation
Israel's attorney general has closed an inquiry into alleged improprieties in a real estate deal by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:11:06 GMT)
Attorney general survives shake-up unscathed
• Chief law officer will retain all current powers • Seat in cabinet remains Plans to make the role of attorney general independent of government have been ditched by ministers, despite a two-year battle by constitutional reformers. They had wanted the role to be depoliticised, a move aimed at preventing criticism over a number of highly sensitive cases, including the advice given to government ... (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:39:07 GMT)
Kadryov's lawyer files libel suit against head of Memorial rights center
MOSCOW. July 20 (Interfax) - Lawyer for the Chechen president Andrei Krasnenkov filed a libel suit against head of the human rights center Memorial Oleg Orlov with the Moscow Police Department on Monday. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:51:45 GMT)
Cage fight: Lawyer vs. cop
Lawyer Eric Deters is known for taking on police officers in the courtroom. He often represents clients who claim their civil rights have been violated by law enforcement. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:22:03 GMT)
Mumbai Attack Gunman Confesses, Surprises Own Lawyer (Update2)
July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Mohammed Ajmal Kasab , the lone surviving gunman from November’s attacks on Mumbai, confessed today to his role in the three-day raid after earlier denials, surprising the court hearing his trial and his lawyer. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:04:54 GMT)
Top criminal lawyer to act for owner of Brookes Business School
SINGAPORE: The registered owner of the Brookes Business School, Benny Yap, has engaged top criminal lawyer Subhas Anandan to act for him. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:07:17 GMT)
Attorney says Michael Vick released from federal...
Attorney says Michael Vick released from federal custody after serving dogfighting term. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:18:43 GMT)
Joyce Meyer attorney delivers Coleman documents for review by slain wife's lawyer
The attorney for Joyce Meyer Ministries arrived at the televangelist's local counsel's Waterloo office Monday morning bearing a satchel full of documents. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:45:05 GMT)
Lt. Gov. Kottkamp files to run for state Attorney General
TALLAHASSEE - Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp filed paperwork today to run for attorney general in 2010, even as an ethics complaint over his use of state planes remains unresolved. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:14:24 GMT)
Lawyer Leads Local Fight Against Illegal Immigration
A Dallas lawyer’s campaign to fight illegal immigration is fueled by an insurgency by cities and states fed up with what they see as federal failures on immigration. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:42:03 GMT)
Florida Lt. Governor files to run for state Attorney General
Kottkamp is the first major Republican to enter the race to replace departing Attorney General Bill McCollum, but he faces a potential political liability on the campaign trail: his extensive use of state planes. Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp filed paperwork today to run for attorney general in 2010, even as an ethics complaint over his use of state planes remains unresolved. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:46:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Green Line Crash Driver 'Very Afraid'
The Green Line trolley operator who was allegedly sending a text message when he plowed into another trolley in May pleaded not guilty Monday, as his lawyer criticized prosecutors for charging him under an obscure law. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:00:57 GMT)
Man Accused In Murders Gets New Attorney
A man accused of murdering a Carter County woman and her two daughters now has a new attorney. Robert Drown is accused of brutally killing Jennifer Ison and her ten and three old daughters in May of 2007. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:13:45 GMT)
Kottkamp enters Fla. Attorney General's race
Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp is officially a candidate for attorney general. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:15:08 GMT)
Court: No Coverage for Massachusetts Lawyer who Failed to Report Claim
A claims-made and reported professional liability policy will not cover a Massachusetts lawyer who failed to notify three different insurers about a potential suit against him, the First Circuit ... (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:19:29 GMT)
Berlusconi attorney disputes tape veracity
Premier Silvio Berlusconi's attorney has disputed the veracity of tape recordings released by an Italian newsweekly that purports to show the premier asking a prostitute to wait for him in bed while he showers. (Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:35:57 GMT)
Metro news briefs: Attorney says Lattimore will plead not guilty
Oakland The attorney for Southfield City Councilman William Lattimore, expected to be arraigned today on a federal bribery charge, said Monday that she plans to have him plead not guilty. "At an arraignment, it's always my position to plead not guilty," Arlene Woods said. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:19:29 GMT)
Syed Mumtaz Ali, 82: Lawyer led fight for religious arbitration
When Syed Mumtaz Ali, a young lawyer from Hyderabad, moved to Toronto in 1960, he saw it as a place of unparalleled religious freedom. A city where, even years before prime minister Pierre Trudeau's ideal of multiculturalism became public policy, Muslims could live, work and practise their faith freely. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 09:01:29 GMT)
Embattled Deltona attorney on his way out
Deltona commission voted 5-2 to let city attorney go Deltona officials agreed Monday night to negotiate a severance package for George Trovato, who was suspended from his $123,760 post as city attorney earlier this month. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:49:04 GMT)
Woman hires lawyer in case against former Stamford officer
STAMFORD -- The alleged victim in a criminal case against a former city police officer hired a lawyer to defend her credibility in light of comments from the officer's defense attorney last week. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:01:49 GMT)
Barrett attorney considers strategy for second defense
BENTONVILLE — The attorney representing Roger Dale Barrett is still considering a defense to use for his client's second murder trial. Barrett is charged with capital murder, a class Y felony. He is accused of killing Eunice "Yogi" Bradley. (Benton County Daily Record) (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:31:09 GMT)
Kasab hasn't confessed: lawyer | Kasab's Indian trainer
Govt lawyer rejects claim, says defence is delaying the trial. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:36:50 GMT)
Moran murder charge 'sinister', lawyer says
Judy Moran's lawyer criticises police who charged her with murder the day before she was to apply for bail. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:04:52 GMT)
Lawyer barred from practice in Delhi HC
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has barred a lawyer, facing contempt proceeding for filing frivolous petitions, from appearing before any judicial or quasi-judicial body till he is acquitted from all charges levelled against him. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:16:11 GMT)
Kasab's admissions not a confession: lawyer Kazmi
Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir alias Kasab's admissions about the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks before the Special Court over the past two days do not amount to a confession, his government appointed lawyer S G Abbas Kazmi said in Mumbai on Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:27:25 GMT)
NH Attorney General Reviews Wiretapping Policy
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) -- The New Hampshire Attorney General's office is planning to review a county investigation report regarding the wiretapping of civilian employees working in the Portsmouth Police Department's records office. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:32:36 GMT)
Sarabjit lawyer moves SC to restore review petition
Islamabad, July 21 (PTI) The lawyer of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh, on death row in Pakistan, today approached the Supreme Court to restore a petition challenging his death sentence, arguing that he was not represented by a counsel when the matter was heard by the court. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:46:31 GMT)
Moran lawyer questions timing of charge
A lawyer for gangland widow Judy Moran has questioned the timing of her murder charge. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:06:09 GMT)
Roethlisberger's lawyer denies lawsuit claim that Steelers QB sexually assaulted woman in '08
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit, his lawyer said, denying the claim. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:33:47 GMT)
Grantham University Appoints Everett Alvarez, Jr., Distinguished Naval Officer, Lawyer, Author and Entrepreneur, to ...
KANSAS CITY, MO--(Marketwire - July 21, 2009) - Grantham University ( www.grantham.edu ), an online university serving working adult students around the world, today announced Commander (Ret) Everett Alvarez, Jr., distinguished Naval officer, lawyer, author, entrepreneur and former government executive, has joined its Board of Governors. Commander Alvarez is best known to the public as the ... (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:35:09 GMT)
Court: Schools have no right to attorney fees
Poor school districts suing North Carolina over education quality have no right to seek payment of their attorney fees, the state's second-highest court ruled Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:37:10 GMT)
Schools have no right to attorney fees
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - North Carolina's second-highest court has ruled that poor schools suing the state over education quality have no right to seek payment of their attorney fees. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:43:13 GMT)
Idaho attorney general updates open meeting manuals
Reforms to Idaho’s Open Meeting Law are reflected in new manuals produced by Attorney General (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:52:29 GMT)
Barron County district attorney still reviewing fatal crash report
The Barron County district attorney says her office is still reviewing reports from a fatal crash on the 4th of July. (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:34:23 GMT)
Pakistani court summons ex-leader Musharraf or his lawyer over 2007 firing of judges
ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's top court has summoned former President Pervez Musharraf to explain his 2007 firing of several dozen independent-minded judges. Wednesday's court notice allows Musharraf to send a lawyer in his place. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:47:00 GMT)
Asbury Park school board to name new attorney
The Board of Education is expected to appoint Michael J. Gross of Red Bank the new board attorney at its regular meeting today, board president Barbara Lesinski said Tuesday. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:44:33 GMT)
Iran lawyer says concerned about detained reformers
An Iranian defense lawyer voiced concern on Wednesday about two leading reformers detained shortly after last month's disputed election, saying he did not know where being held and who was holding them. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:58:22 GMT)
Iran lawyer says concerned about detained reformers
An Iranian defence lawyer voiced concern Wednesday about two leading reformers detained shortly after last month's disputed election, saying he did not know where being held and who was holding them. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
DeWine says he's running for Ohio attorney general
Former U.S. Senator Mike DeWine says he plans to run for Ohio attorney general. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:01:43 GMT)
Former US Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio announces bid for state attorney general
XENIA, Ohio - U.S. Senator Mike DeWine has formally announced that he's a candidate for Ohio attorney general. The 62-year-old Republican said Wednesday that he's running "because Ohio is in crisis" with streets in major cities where people are afraid to walk and gang problems throughout the state. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:05:13 GMT)
Attorney General Buddy Caldwell turns over records to defense in case against former Citizens chief Lisotta
File photoTerry LisottaBATON ROUGE -- The state attorney general's office Tuesday turned over about 1,000 pages of documents to former Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. President Terry Lisotta, setting the stage for a Sept. 8 hearing to determine when or... (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:16:44 GMT)
Iran lawyer says concerned about detained reformers
TEHRAN (Reuters) - An Iranian defense lawyer voiced concern on Wednesday about two leading reformers detained shortly after last month's disputed election, saying he did not know where being held and who was holding them. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:18:29 GMT)
Lawyer, physio-therapist shot at in Ghaziabad
In near identical incidents, a lawyer and a physio-therapist were shot at by motorcycle borne assailants here Wednesday, police said. Both victims are reported to be in critical condition. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:21:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Ponzi suspect still in Canada
MONTREAL, July 22 (UPI) -- A missing Montreal man suspected of orchestrating a $50 million Ponzi investment scheme is still in Canada, a lawyer told the Globe and Mail. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:23:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Lack of official reports could impair lawsuit against Ben Roethlisberger, hotel staff
A Reno lawyer said not reporting an alleged rape to police likely would weaken the case of a victim's civil lawsuit. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:55:07 GMT)
District Attorney Drops Kiefer Sutherland Head-Butting Case
The Manhattan district attorney will not pursue the head-butting case against 24 star Kiefer Sutherland , a spokeswoman for the prosecutor said. "We declined to prosecute after a full investigation," Alicia Maxey Greene told TVGuide.com. "That included speaking to the complaining witness, who was quite uncooperative." Check out photos of Sutherland on 24 Sutherland reportedly got into a skirmish ... (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:20:36 GMT)
District Attorney Drops Kiefer Sutherland Head-Butting Case
The Manhattan district attorney will not pursue the head-butting case against 24 star Kiefer Sutherland, a spokeswoman for the prosecutor said. "We declined to prosecute after a full investigation," Alicia Maxey Greene told TVGuide.com. "That included ... (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:50:59 GMT)
GOP race for attorney general shaping up
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine officially has thrown his hat into the ring to compete against Democratic Attorney General Richard Cordray in next year’s election. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:01:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Mancao didn't say he took orders from Erap
MANILA - A lawyer of former police senior superintendent Cezar Mancao on Wednesday denied earlier reports over radio dzMM that his client had admitted before a Manila court that he directly took orders from former President Joseph Estrada in connection with the double murder of publicist Salvador "Bubby" Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito in November 2000. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:19:58 GMT)
Buyer, lawyer linked to P6M heist
APART from the four arrested suspects, four more people, including a lawyer, may be included in the complaint over the attack on a jewelry dealer who nearly lost P6 million last Tuesday. read more (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:23:36 GMT)
Buyer, lawyer linked to P6M Cebu heist
CEBU CITY -- Four more people, including a lawyer, may be included in the complaint over the attack on a jewelry dealer who nearly lost P6 million last Tuesday. read more (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:40:14 GMT)
Attorney asks to withdraw from representing Rocky Houston
Rocky Houston's attorney Randy Rogers is filing a motion by fax to withdraw as Houston's attorney. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:24:36 GMT)
Indicted Johnston County attorney goes missing
RALEIGH – A Johnston County attorney charged with tampering with court documents has gone missing. The missing person's report from the Johnston County sheriff's office says Chadwick Cole, 32, was last seen June 25. The report was filed Wednesday. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:33:07 GMT)
US attorney general asserts civil rights renewal
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder used a Southern civil rights landmark as a backdrop Wednesday as he told hundreds of black prosecutors that the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is "back and open for business." (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:56:38 GMT)
Attorney: Slain Fla. couple donated to suspect
A slain Florida couple made a small donation to a martial arts program run by one of the men accused of killing them, a family attorney said Wednesday. Byrd and Melanie Billings were shot to death earlier this month during a break-in at their home west of Pensacola. The couple was known for adopting 13 children with special needs. (Wed, 22 Jul 2009 21:09:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Manslaughter evidence sought at Jackson doctor's office
Detectives searched the Houston, Texas, medical office of one of Michael Jackson's doctors on Wednesday for "evidence of the offense of manslaughter," the doctor's lawyer said. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:23:07 GMT)
Jackson doc lawyer: Police seek manslaughter link
The Michael Jackson investigation took a stunning turn Wednesday as authorities raided the offices of the doctor who was with the pop star when he died and the physician's lawyer said investigators appear to be building a manslaughter case. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:27:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Wife of Indonesia fugitive detained
Indonesian police have taken in for questioning one of the wives of southeast Asia's most-wanted terrorist. But the woman didn't know she was married to the alleged terror mastermind Noordin M. Top, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:14:14 GMT)
Maradona open to Portsmouth switch - lawyer
Diego Maradona's lawyer has claimed that the Argentina boss could quit his job to join Sulaiman Al Fahim's Portsmouth side as a "global ambassador". (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:38:57 GMT)
Indonesian unaware husband was Noordin Top: lawyer
The Indonesian wife of Noordin Top, the region's most-wanted militant because of his role in a string of bomb attacks in Indonesia, did not know his real name and thought he was a teacher, her lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:54:20 GMT)
Lawyer suspected 'nothing nefarious' in Kilpatrick agreements
An attorney discipline trial for city-hired lawyer Sam McCargo continued this morning with testimony from one of the lawyers who negotiated a deal to keep secret the text messages that showed former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick lied under oath. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:55:05 GMT)
Attorney General: It's a girl
FRANKFORT -- Attorney General Jack Conway and his wife, Elizabeth, had a baby girl on Tuesday. Conw (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 12:25:21 GMT)
WDSU-TV: Tracie Washington to face attorney disciplinary board today in City Council e-mail controversy
Ted Jackson/The Times-PicayuneTracie Washington New Orleans attorney Tracie Washington is scheduled to face a state attorney disciplinary board hearing this morning which will determine if she acted unethically in her handling of City Council e-mails, WDSU-TV reports. The e-mail controversy... (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:24:57 GMT)
Cammarano's attorney: "He intends to fight these charges with every ounce of strength in his body"
Hoboken Mayor Peter Cammarano will be represented by attorney Joseph Hayden, after the mayor -- barely in office for a month -- was arrested by the FBI this morning as part of a corruption and money-laundering sting. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:46:29 GMT)
Pompey role for Maradona - Lawyer
Diego Maradona's lawyer has sensationally claimed the Argentina boss will quit the national side to join Portsmouth as a "global ambassador". (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:56:40 GMT)
Attorney claims board seat denied over race
GALVESTON A prominent attorney and the mayor are in a dispute about a seat on the Galveston Housing Authority Board of Trustees. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:25:37 GMT)
Murder suspect Mark Herrington tells judge he'll keep Richard Hagler as attorney
A man accused of killing his former fiancee in 2007 was in Muscogee County Superior Court Thursday for a hearing to discuss his attorney’s potential conflicts of interest in the case. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:40:30 GMT)
Rocky Houston attorney: Houston growing paranoid, delusional
As Rocky and Leon Houston head to court to argue against their tracking devices as part of their bond, Rocky Houston's attorney is calling his client paranoid and delusional. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:54:36 GMT)
Defense attorney to question woman who says she was raped
By Dennis Sherer Staff Writer When testimony resumes at 1 p.m. today, defense attorney Jeff Austin will cross-examine the reported victim in a sexual abuse trial under way in Lauderdale County Circuit Court. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:54:50 GMT)
Actor Jude Law denies hitting photographer: lawyer
British actor Jude Law denied Thursday having deliberately hit a female photographer taking his picture as he left a London restaurant, his lawyer said. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:11:17 GMT)
Supreme Court rejects Regina lawyer's appeal
The Supreme Court of Canada refused on Thursday to hear an appeal of disciplinary action by the Law Society of Saskatchewan by Regina lawyer Tony Merchant. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:23:11 GMT)
Whistle-blower cops' lawyer now says text message deal not meant to deceive
The lawyer for Detroit whistle-blower cops testified today he did not believe that then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's lawyer was engaged in a cover-up when he redrafted a lawsuit settlement to keep explosive text messages secret. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:18:18 GMT)
SF City Attorney seeks to shut down strip club
The San Francisco city attorney is trying to shut down a North Beach strip club he claims operates without permits and serves as a front for prostitution. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:19:29 GMT)
Lawyer denies report that Vick went to strip club
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A lawyer for Michael Vick says the quarterback did not spend his first night of freedom at a Virginia Beach strip club. (Thu, 23 Jul 2009 20:18:04 GMT)
Lawyer: Va. Tech gunman files taken inadvertently
The former head of a Virginia Tech counseling center accidentally packed mental health files of student gunman Seung-Hui Cho along with personal documents when he left his job more than a year before Cho killed 32 people on campus, a lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:22:46 GMT)
Attorney Misconduct, IP Litigation Among Resolution Topics at ABA Meeting
When the American Bar Association meets in Chicago next week, its House of Delegates will consider resolutions on a wide range of topics, from attorney misconduct to intellectual property litigation to pro bono conflicts of interest. The proposals will be considered during the last two days of the annual meeting, which runs from July 30 to Aug. 4. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:03:40 GMT)
Lawyer sought to hide Kilpatrick texts
Detroit -- The lawyer who represented police officers in a whistle-blower lawsuit against the city and then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick -- and who negotiated an $8.4 million settlement -- suspected "nothing nefarious" when the private attorney hired by the city suggested creating two documents to keep the now infamous text messages secret. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:16:29 GMT)
Attorney Misconduct, IP Litigation Among Resolution Topics at ABA Meeting
When the American Bar Association meets in Chicago next week, its House of Delegates will consider resolutions on a wide range of topics, from attorney misconduct to intellectual property litigation to pro bono conflicts of interest. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:02:26 GMT)
How attorney's story has changed in Kilpatrick case
Police whistle-blower attorney Michael Stefani testified Thursday at a professional-misconduct hearing relating to a secret deal to hide damaging text messages involving ex-Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. His testimony, at a hearing for Samuel McCargo, Kilpatrick's attorney at the time, differed in two ways from his testimony at a Jan. 30, 2008, deposition. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:19:19 GMT)
Vegas attorney thrust into Jackson family spotlight
Las Vegas attorney David Chesnoff has had quite a few high-profile clients over the years, but his latest one puts him smack in the middle of the story that has captured the world’s attention for the last month. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:18:18 GMT)
Missing attorney in ticket-fixing case found in Wilmington
The search is over for a missing Johnston County defense attorney who is facing a legal battle. Authorities found Chad Lee, 32, at a hotel in Wilmington Friday morning. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 09:37:10 GMT)
Missing Attorney Found At Wilmington Hotel
A missing attorney who is facing charges in Smithfield was found in Wilmington early Friday. Chadwick C. Lee, 32, was found early Friday morning at a hotel in Wilmington, Sheriff's department officials told NBC17 this morning. Lee had not been seen for about a month and was reported missing officially on July 22 by family members. Lee, a defense attorney, had been charged in an investigation ... (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:37:49 GMT)
Aung San Suu Kyi lawyer 'optimistic' as Burma trial resumes
The trial of Aung San Suu Kyi has resumed with her lawyer "optimistic" for Burma's prodemocracy leader. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:32:12 GMT)
Attorney Hired for Mahoning County Budget Battle
The budget battle between Mahoning county commissioners and Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky is heating up. The commissioners have now hired attorney Robert Glickman to represent them. The move comes at the request of the county prosecutor. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:17:54 GMT)
Attorney Hired for Mahoning County Budget Battle
The budget battle between Mahoning county commissioners and Probate Court Judge Mark Belinky is heating up. The commissioners have now hired attorney Robert Glickman to represent them. The move comes at the request of the county prosecutor. Belinky filed suit against the commissioners after they only allocated the probate court $690,000 for the 2009 budget. Judge Belinky says he needs $915,000 ... (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:26:05 GMT)
Bikie lawyer fires right up
BIKIE lawyer Lesly Randle's sultry good looks are outweighed only by her ability to do her job - not to mention her stellar one-liners. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Vick lawyer denies strip club reports
Michael Vick's lawyer vehemently denied reports Thursday that the suspended NFL star spent his first night of freedom from federal custody at a Virginia Beach strip club. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:13:11 GMT)
Lawyer Faces Hearing After Faking Death
A Nashville lawyer accused of faking his own death for an insurance claim will find out his fate on Friday. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:00:09 GMT)
District attorney frustrated about dropped stabbing case
An Albuquerque man accused of stabbing five people in 2007 won’t face criminal charges because of a mistake made by the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s office. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:21:13 GMT)
Police have other evidence linking lawyer to robber
DESPITE a lawyer’s denial, Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) Director Patrocinio Comendador assured that the police had other evidence linking him to a self-confessed member of the group that robbed a read more (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:37:52 GMT)
Volunteers to promote attorney general services
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - A team of 13 volunteers is working to inform more Indiana residents about services available through the state attorney general's office. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:02:48 GMT)
Supreme Court suspends lawyer for 3 years
(UPDATE) The Supreme Court has suspended lawyer Melanio “Batas” Mauricio for three years for violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility that mandates lawyers to refrain from engaging in unlawful, dishonest, immoral or deceitful conduct. (Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:32:16 GMT)
Former Staff Attorney's Discrimination Suit Against Covington Back on Track
A federal judge on Friday revived the discrimination suit filed by former Covington & Burling staff attorney Yolanda Young against her old firm. The judge had dismissed the case after Young and her attorney failed to show up in court. Young asked the judge to reconsider, saying her attorney had simply written down the wrong time for the conference on his calendar. Young argued that her inability ... (Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:03:29 GMT)
NHL's Phoenix Coyotes draw 1 bid, 1 letter: lawyer
National Hockey League's Phoenix Coyotes, being auctioned in U.S. bankruptcy court, had drawn only one bid and one letter of intent by late Friday, said a lawyer for Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes. (Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:56:21 GMT)
Dupree turns to attorney in Shreveport
Suspended Monroe City Schools Superintendent James Dupree has contracted the services of Shreveport attorney James Madison to represent him in matters involving Monroe City Schools and the School Board. (Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:25:08 GMT)
Attorney general settles New Castle police pension case
NEW CASTLE - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo's office has settled its case with two town police officers who were accused of defrauding the state pension system by reporting that one of them had worked 20 years and was entitled to a full pension when he had already stopped working and was spending much of his time in North Carolina. (Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:39:40 GMT)
Morris Plains attorney takes judicial oath
Catherine 'Cassie' Enright, a longtime matrimonial attorney and Mendham resident, was sworn in Friday in Morristown as the latest Superior Court judge for the Morris-Sussex County court vicinage. (Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:12:58 GMT)
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