Attorney News Aug 2009
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Mayer settles on contract with Attorney’s Office
Mayer City Council agreed to a contract with the Carver County Attorney’s Office for prosecution services, during it’s meeting on Aug. 10. County Attorney Jim Keeler was present at the meeting to explain the contract’s details and answer any questions from the council. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:35:56 GMT)
County negotiates with attorney general on public records suit
The Madison Fiscal Court and county Emergency Management Agency (EMA) are negotiating with the Kentucky Attorney General’s office for the right to deny certain public records involving emergency siren placement. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:21:43 GMT)
Sarabjit's new lawyer confident of his release
By Alkesh Sharma, Amritsar, Aug 16 : The newly-appointed lawyer representing Sarabjit Singh, an Indian prisoner on death row in Pakistan on terrorism charges, is confident of his client being pardoned now after collecting over 100,000 signatures on mercy petitions from Indians. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:46:52 GMT)
Lawyer to sue MMDA over footbridge
A lawyer will file a complaint this week against Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Bayani Fernando over the design of the agency’s footbridges, which he claimed was “exposing,” instead of protecting, female pedestrians. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:22:34 GMT)
Attorney: Ex-NC governor followed ethics rules
RALEIGH, N.C. — An attorney for former Gov. Mike Easley says his client followed rules about ethics disclosure despite a published report that found Easley didn't reveal that his monthly dues at a golf club were waived. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:28:36 GMT)
Lawyer blames city for deadly mudslide
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- The city of Logan, Utah, and an area canal company are legally responsible for the waterway where a mudslide killed three people, a lawyer alleges. (Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:38:22 GMT)
Megahed's attorney slams government's deportation case, calling it "fantasy."
MIAMI Youssef Megahed's defense attorney is asking a judge to reject every piece of government evidence and terminate the case as the first day of deportation proceedings begins today in Miami-Dade County. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 05:14:36 GMT)
No evidence, says hit-and-run driver's lawyer
There was no evidence to convict Andries Zuideman, the Bergvliet man alleged to have killed a cyclist during a hit-and-run accident, his lawyer has told the Wynberg Regional Court. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:08:43 GMT)
Funeral services set for civil rights lawyer, former NAACP head
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Funeral services have been set for civil rights lawyer and activist Margaret Bush Wilson, former head of the national NAACP who died last week. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:52:13 GMT)
Attorney General Koster Files Lawsuit Against Kansas City Company
Attorney General Chris Koster has sued another business that promised foreclosure relief and mortgage modifications, but did not deliver services as promised. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:26:33 GMT)
Gangster arrested in connection with lawyer's murder
New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) A notorious gangster involved in more than 40 cases was arrested in the national capital for allegedly kidnapping and killing a lawyer 10-day ago along with his associates, police said today. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:46:21 GMT)
Spitzer Prosecutor Made Deputy in Manhattan U.S. Attorney Office
Aug. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Boyd Johnson, a federal prosecutor who led the investigation of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, was named the number two official in the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan, according to a government statement today. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:35:11 GMT)
Mother Of SC Attorney General Dies At Age 88
Ida Dargan McMaster, the mother of South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster, has died at her home. She was 88. Henry McMaster said his mother died in her sleep Saturday night. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:51:57 GMT)
Lawyer pounces on parking `mistake'
PLANNING lawyer Shaun McElwaine needed less than 10 minutes yesterday to raise doubts over parking plans for a $10million Burnie motel proposal. Mr McElwaine seized upon disability parking issues at a Resource Management and Planning Appeal Tribunal hearing in Burnie. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:53:51 GMT)
Los Angeles DUI Attorney Named 'Southern California Super Lawyer'
In a survey of over 65,000 Southern California attorneys, Los Angeles DUI attorney Lawrence Taylor has been honored by his peers as a "Southern California Super Lawyer". (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:54:00 GMT)
Missouri Attorney General Sues Kansas City Company
The Missouri Attorney General is suing a Kansas City company for mortgage fraud. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:58:47 GMT)
No Eighth Term Sought By Enid District Attorney
ENID — District Attorney Cathy Stocker announced late Friday evening that she will not seek re-election to an eighth term next year. Stocker has served as the district attorney for District 4, which includes Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant and Kingfisher counties, since January 1983. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:24:20 GMT)
Lawyer for Quebec woman appealing ruling that denied her client alimony
MONTREAL - A lawyer for an unmarried woman who had three children with a wealthy Quebecer is appealing a court ruling that denied her alimony rights. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:35:00 GMT)
Lawyer for Quebec woman appealing ruling that denied her client alimony
MONTREAL - A lawyer for an unmarried woman who had three children with a wealthy Quebecer is appealing a court ruling that denied her alimony rights. Lawyer Anne-France Goldwater says she will file the appeal later today to challenge the Quebec Superior Court decision. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:41:21 GMT)
Michelle Kehoe's Attorney Asks for Change of Venue
BUCHANAN COUNTY - The attorney for a woman accused of killing her son is asking a judge for a change of venue in her upcoming trial. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:09:49 GMT)
Robert Baltovich's Lawyer James Lockyer On Court Decision
Robert Baltovich's lawyer James Lockyer reacts to Tuesday's court decision. Baltovich was found not guilty of the 1990 murder of Elizabeth Bain in his retrial on a second-degree murder charge. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:12:37 GMT)
Roebuck VFW bingo hall does not appear to be a charity operation, district attorney says
"This appears to be a casino," District Attorney Brandon Falls said standing in the parking lot in front of the VFW bingo hall in Roebuck. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:33:22 GMT)
U.S. attorney in NY names Spitzer prosecutor top deputy
Preet Bharara, the new U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, on Monday elevated several prosecutors to senior positions, after he earlier this month took over one of the nation's top law enforcement jobs. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:33:57 GMT)
Kehoe attorney requests change of venue
The attorney for the Coralville mother accused of murdering her two-year-old son has requested her client’s trial be moved. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:22:58 GMT)
New York Attorney General Sues Schwab
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo of New York filed a lawsuit on Monday against the brokerage unit of the Charles Schwab Corporation, claiming the investment firm had misled customers about the safety of auction-rate securities. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:37:18 GMT)
Jackson kids now have lawyer; estate debate continues
The newly named lawyer for Michael Jackson's children makes her first court appearance Monday as a judge decides if he'll approve a contract between Jackson's estate and concert promoter AEG Live. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:08:41 GMT)
Attorney: Slaying suspect a 'coward,' not a killer
One of four people facing a possible death sentence in the carjacking, rape and murder of a young Tennessee couple was a "coward" who should have stopped the killings, his attorney said as his trial began Monday. (Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:23:47 GMT)
Lawyer: Locklsey improperly fired administrator
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- An Albuquerque lawyer claims a New Mexico football administrative assistant was improperly fired after coach Mike Locksley determined she wasn't "a younger gal" who would entice recruits. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:25:14 GMT)
N.Y. Attorney General Sues Charles Schwab
NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo sued the brokerage firm Charles Schwab on Monday, charging that it misled investors about the risks of unconventional bonds called auction-rate securities. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Michael Jackson's mom, Katherine Jackson, wants to become executor of King of Pop's estate - lawyer
Katherine Jackson will fight to become an executor of her son's estate even though her son did not name her to that role, her lawyer said Monday. "We think it's important for the family to have a seat at the table," attorney Burt Levitch said. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:03:11 GMT)
Attorney: Blogger deliberately incited others
An attorney for a New Jersey blogger facing charges in Illinois and in Connecticut for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges says he worked with the FBI to deliberately make provocative statements that would cause others to act criminally. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:04:29 GMT)
Eric Dane, Rebecca Gayheart Lawyer Says Leaked Video Not A Sex Tape
A lawyer for married actors Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart says that the leaked video of them with former Miss Teen USA contestant Kari Ann Peniche is not a sex tape. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:11:59 GMT)
Lawyer: Eric Dane video not a sex tape
A lawyer for "Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane says a video showing Dane and wife is not a sex tape. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:20:22 GMT)
Lawyer: Eric Dane video not a sex tape
A lawyer for "Grey's" star Eric Dane says a video showing Dane is not a sex tape. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:35:22 GMT)
Lawyer fishes for evidence; client gets a break
HAGERSTOWN, MD. — A Hagerstown lawyer went fishing for evidence to win his client a break. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:26:19 GMT)
Attorney: Jackson's mother considering wrongful death lawsuit, physician likely target
LOS ANGELES - An attorney for Michael Jackson's mother says she is considering a wrongful death lawsuit because of the circumstances surrounding her son's demise, and that the singer's personal physician is a likely target. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:37:36 GMT)
Attorney: Salazar could yank Colo. oil, gas leases
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has the authority to cancel oil and gas leases on western Colorado's Roan Plateau, said an attorney representing environmental groups challenging the leases. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:52:45 GMT)
Lawyer for woman who was stranded in Kenya demands government return passport
TORONTO - The lawyer for the Toronto woman detained in Kenya for months is demanding the government return his client's passport and turn over her immigration file immediately. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:26:00 GMT)
Lawyer warns council of charges if they ignore law on garbage
AN environment lawyer warned Mandaue City Council that they may face charges if they don’t implement the Solid Waste Management Act, or Republic Act (RA) 9003. read more (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:40:04 GMT)
Bar Council: Lawyer not liable for partners' actions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Bar Council's Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board would not hold a lawyer liable for the actions of his or her partners, said the Malaysian Bar today. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:16:46 GMT)
Attorney says blogger incited others to help FBI
An attorney for a New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges says he worked with the FBI to deliberately make provocative statements. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:23:56 GMT)
Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi will interview candidates for the town attorney position
Four firms have submitted applications to become the next town attorney for Miami Lakes. Eight firms expressed interest but only four submitted packets. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:06:32 GMT)
Attorney Says Blogger Incited Others to Help FBI
Defense attorney says NJ blogger deliberately incited others while working as an FBI informant (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:23:07 GMT)
Attorney: FBI trained NJ blogger to incite others
A New Jersey blogger facing charges in two states for allegedly making threats against lawmakers and judges was trained by the FBI on how to be deliberately provocative, his attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:51:14 GMT)
Attorney: Miley stalking suspect 'a human being'
A 53-year-old man charged with attempting to stalk Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is "a human being" struggling with grief who might need help, his defense attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:46:40 GMT)
Calif. man gets 2 more years for posing as lawyer
A Southern California man sent to prison for seven years for falsely claiming to be an attorney has been sentenced to two more years for posing as a lawyer again days after he was released. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:28:50 GMT)
Big Ben's lawyer: Accuser's own e-mails refute rape allegations
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's lawyer released pages of e-mails Tuesday allegedly between the woman who accused the NFL player of raping her and her online boyfriend. They included boasts of having dinner with Roethlisberger two days after the alleged attack. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:47:00 GMT)
OC Man Gets 2 More Years For Posing As Lawyer
An Orange County man imprisoned for seven years for falsely claiming to be an attorney has been sentenced to two additional years in federal prison for posing as a lawyer again only days after he was released. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:26 GMT)
Lawyer produces letter with 'explicit details'
(Malaysian Mirror) - Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo set a cliffhanger to the case of Teoh Beng Hock, with a letter that purportedly contained ‘explicit details’ relating to the inquest into the political aide's death. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:14:31 GMT)
Charges against Patrick Kane of Chicago Blackhawks expected from grand jury Wednesday, district attorney
The district attorney in Buffalo says he expects a grand jury to announce charges Wednesday against Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, who is accused of beating up a cab driver over a fare. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:50:02 GMT)
Calif. man gets 2 more years for posing as lawyer
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California man sent to prison for seven years for falsely claiming to be an attorney has been sentenced to two more years for posing as a lawyer again days after he was released.Prosecutors say 64-year-old Harold Goldste... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:23:18 GMT)
Roethlisberger's lawyer releases accuser's e-mails, says they prove she's lying
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger’s Atlanta lawyer released pages of e-mails Tuesday allegedly between the woman who accused the NFL player of raping her and her online boyfriend, that included boasts of having dinner with Roethlisberger two days after the alleged attack. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:24:27 GMT)
Miami attorney agrees to represent Bonita Springs murder defendant
Miami attorney David Peckins has agreed to represent Bonita Springs murder defendant Richard Elkins, he said this morning. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:39:30 GMT)
Attorney general asks for review of ex-SEAL trainee case
RICHMOND Virginia Attorney General Bill Mims is asking the full state appeals court to review a three-judge panel's ruling exonerating a former Navy SEAL trainee in the abduction and murder of a Georgia college student. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:47:09 GMT)
Locksley files defamation suit against lawyer
New Mexico coach Mike Locksley has filed a defamation lawsuit against an Albuquerque lawyer, the latest round in a legal tug-of-war that is overshadowing preseason workouts. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:34:59 GMT)
Attorney general replacement named
Gov. John Lynch's office lawyer became New Hampshire's attorney general today. ... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:40:29 GMT)
Attorney General wants review of ruling that cleared Dusty Turner in college student's slaying
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's attorney general is asking the state appeals court to review a panel's ruling that exonerated a former Navy SEAL trainee in the abduction and slaying of a Georgia college student. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:46:55 GMT)
Sarabjit's lawyer meets Badal
The lawyer representing Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh in a Pakistani jail Wednesday met Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and appealed to him to take up the issue of his client's release with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:51:49 GMT)
Locksley files defamation suit against lawyer
Associated Press - August 19, 2009 12:45 PM ET ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - New Mexico coach Mike Locksley has filed a defamation lawsuit against an Albuquerque lawyer, the latest round in a legal... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:58:10 GMT)
Locksley files defamation suit against lawyer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico coach Mike Locksley has filed a defamation lawsuit against an Albuquerque lawyer, the latest round in a legal tug-of-war that is overshadowing preseason workouts. Locksley filed suit Tuesday, one day after attorney Whitney Warner disclosed details of an age discrimination and sexual harassment complaint submitted earlier by her client, former football ... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:04:32 GMT)
Attorney-General guns for bad debt collector
NEW YORK - New York's Attorney-General said yesterday that he was trying to shut down a debt collector whose employees used outrageous tactics in several American states, such as threatening to sexually attack one debtor's daughter,... (Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:08:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Goldman will not sell Simpson footballs
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The lawyer who won possession of nine O.J. Simpson footballs in a yearlong legal fight on behalf of Fred Goldman said Wednesday he will not sell them unless Simpson agrees to contribute the first $6,075 of proceeds to a foundation named for Goldman's slain son. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:18:04 GMT)
Former mob attorney joins Blagojevich outfit
Wearing a metallic cowboy hat and reflective sunglasses, the newest member of Rod Blagojevich's defense team has arrived. Allan Ackerman, a onetime mob attorney whose specialty of late has been crafting appellate arguments, said Wednesday he will formally join the ranks of the former governor's legal team. Ackerman referred to himself Wednesday as a "maven," an expert who will organize the ... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:11:14 GMT)
Gonzalez's Lawyer to Contend He Was Not the Kingpin of Heartland, Hannaford Breaches
The attorney for Albert Gonzalez, the man indicted Monday on charges related to the massive data thefts at Heartland Payment Systems and four other retailers was not the kingpin behind the hack, says his lawyer. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:46:03 GMT)
Cash Feenz defendant Johnston's attorney challenges death penalty
Kemar Johnston's attorney this morning attacked the constitutionality of the death penalty, arguing that the State Attorney's Office doesn't have... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:39:30 GMT)
Attorney To Examine Ashland's Nudity Ban
The Ashland City Council will have the city attorney examine whether its partial ban on public nudity can be expanded to include areas near schools. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:18:44 GMT)
Lawyer: 'Survivor' winner Richard Hatch jailed for additional interviews
Richard Hatch 's lawyer says a "little misunderstanding" about how many media outlets he was allowed to speak to this week is the reason for his current stint in the slammer. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:27:32 GMT)
Attorney who taped neighbors having sex loses his law license
The Supreme Court of Ohio has indefinitely suspended a local attorney caught peeping on his neighbors. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:33:14 GMT)
NY attorney guilty in witness tampering case
NEW YORK (AP) — A high-profile Manhattan attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. A jury deliberated nearly a week before finding Robert Simels guilty on Thursday at the trial in federal court in Brooklyn . Jurors had heard secretly recorded tapes in which Simels mused about needing to "eliminate" or "neutralize" key government witnesses ... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:48:45 GMT)
'Goodfellas' Attorney Guilty in Witness Tampering Case
A high-profile Manhattan attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:56:15 GMT)
NY attorney convicted in witness-tampering case
A high-profile New York City attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:01:52 GMT)
'Goodfellas' attorney convicted for seeking to silence witnesses in NY drug-trafficking case
NEW YORK - A high-profile New York City attorney has been convicted of charges he plotted to silence witnesses in a drug-trafficking case. A federal jury in Brooklyn deliberated nearly a week before finding Robert Simels guilty Thursday. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:07:35 GMT)
LAWYER CONVICTED OF WITNESS TAMPERING
The Manhattan lawyer on trial after being caught on tape talking about bribing and threatening witnesses against his drug-kingpin client was found guilty today by a Brooklyn jury in federal court. Robert Simels, 62, was caught on tape ordering... (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:23:14 GMT)
Lawyer Convicted of Plan to ‘Neutralize’ Witnesses (Update2)
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Simels, a New York criminal defense lawyer, was convicted by a jury of a scheme to “eliminate” and “neutralize” federal witnesses slated to testify against one of his clients. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:25:05 GMT)
Vt. Has New U.S. Attorney, Marshal
Vermont's new U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal take the oath of office. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:29:16 GMT)
City lawyer never told Detroit council of Kilpatrick texts
Detroit -- A city lawyer never mentioned the text messages when she briefed a Detroit City Council subcommittee the day after reaching an $8.4 million settlement on the police whistle-blower lawsuit that toppled former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:44:03 GMT)
Texas attorney general seeks $4.6M for Debt Relief USA customers
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott wants to recover $4.6 million owed former customers of Debt Relief USA, an Addison-based company that filed for bankruptcy protection in June. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:00:42 GMT)
NZB Banker, Swiss Lawyer Charged by U.S. in Tax Case (Update1)
Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- A manager at a Swiss private bank and a Swiss lawyer were indicted in the U.S. and charged with helping wealthy Americans hide their assets from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:24:26 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer face US tax charges in probe
A Swiss banker and a lawyer are the latest to face U.S. criminal charges in a wide-ranging international tax evasion investigation. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:27:05 GMT)
Robert Simels, lawyer who defended drug kingpins, convicted of plotting to kill witnesses
A flamboyant lawyer who specialized in defending drug kingpins was convicted Thursday of plotting to kill witnesses. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:27:27 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer face US tax charges in probe
A banker and a lawyer from Switzerland were indicted Thursday on fraud charges for allegedly helping rich Americans evade taxes by hiding assets in Swiss banks, including UBS AG and a smaller Zurich-based institution. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:48:06 GMT)
U.S. Indicts Swiss Banker and Lawyer on Tax Charges
The Justice Department indicted a Swiss private banking executive and a Swiss lawyer on Thursday, accusing them of selling tax evasion services to wealthy clients. (Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:52:18 GMT)
Lawyer Guilty of Plot Aimed at Witnesses
A well-known New York criminal defense lawyer was convicted of plotting with a South American businessman to use bribes and violence to silence witnesses in the client’s drug-trafficking case. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 01:13:55 GMT)
UBS Executive, Swiss Attorney Charged With Helping Americans Hide Wealth
A former UBS bank executive and a Swiss attorney were indicted Thursday on a fraud conspiracy charge for allegedly helping affluent Americans evade taxes by concealing their wealth in bank accounts named for untraceable foreign shell companies. The indictment tied Hansruedi Schumacher, who was UBS' regional market manager for its North American operation, and Matthias Rickenbach, a lawyer based ... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:01:49 GMT)
N.Y. Defense Attorney Found Guilty of Bribery, Attempted Witness Tampering
Attorney Robert Simels was convicted Thursday of 12 felony counts -- including bribery of a witness, attempted witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering -- stemming from his efforts to prevent potential witnesses from testifying against his client, a Guyanese drug smuggler. Simels was acquitted of only the least serious charge against him, making a false statement to a ... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:04:57 GMT)
N.Y. Defense Attorney Found Guilty of Bribery, Attempted Witness Tampering
Attorney Robert Simels was convicted Thursday of 12 felony counts -- including bribery of a witness, attempted witness tampering and conspiracy to commit witness tampering -- stemming from his efforts to prevent potential witnesses from testifying against his client, a Guyanese drug smuggler. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:02:06 GMT)
LAWYER GUILTY OF WITNESS THREATS
The former lawyer for "Goodfellas" turncoat Henry Hill was convicted yesterday on a slew of witness-tampering charges. Robert Simels, 62, glowered as the jury handed down its guilty verdict on 12 counts of conspiring to threaten and bribe... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:27:00 GMT)
Trinity shake-up makes lawyer No1
PROPERTY group Trinity has appointed Brisbane lawyer and fund manager Chris Morton as managing director. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Swiss banker, lawyer accused of fraud in US investigation
THE US Justice Department has indicted a Swiss private banking executive and a Swiss lawyer, accusing them of selling tax evasion services to wealthy clients. The move opens a new front in Washington's challenge to Switzerland's tradition of bank secrecy. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:15:06 GMT)
Attorney General Mike Cox wants to bring change to state
ESCANABA - Attorney General and Gubernatorial candidate Mike Cox, R-Detroit, has several ideas about how to bring about change in Michigan. The top law enforcement official in Michigan shared his ideas during an interview in Escanaba Thursday. One of Cox's main platforms is cutting taxes in Michigan. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:39:01 GMT)
Lawyer for accused in Tori Stafford death says client will plead not guilty
WOODSTOCK, Ont. - The lawyer for one of the two people charged in the death of eight-year-old Tori Stafford says his client will plead not guilty. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:16:00 GMT)
U.S. Indicts Swiss Bank Director, Swiss Lawyer
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a banker and a lawyer from Switzerland with conspiring to help wealthy Americans hide assets from the IRS. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:58:09 GMT)
Suspect Arrested After Attorney's Intern Shot
Police arrest a suspect in connection with the shooting earlier this week of an attorney's intern. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:07:37 GMT)
Madison, Former Town Attorney In Payment Dispute
The former town attorney said Thursday that he will take legal action if he is not paid in full for two months of legal services rendered in April and May, the New Haven Register reported. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:36:34 GMT)
Two years of 'terror' for lawyer and father
A criminal lawyer feared for her safety after a former gang member left a threatening note telling her father to pay a $50,000 debt after his business went into liquidation. Peter William Cleven, 46, has pleaded guilty in the High... (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:03:46 GMT)
Attorney general could join plaintiffs suing Yamasaki Associates Inc.
Embattled architectural firm Yamasaki Associates Inc. of Troy could see a new plaintiff in court next week to join those seeking payment on old debts — the office of Michigan Attorney General Michael Cox. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:05:13 GMT)
Attorney general's office sues Celebration foreclosure firm
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum announced today that his office is suing a Celebration man for charging up-front foreclosure-rescue fees without providing any services. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:18:17 GMT)
Nevada Attorney General's Office back on Krolicki case
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Nevada state attorney general’s office is back on the criminal case against Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and a top aide — at least temporarily. (Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:39:37 GMT)
Lawyer formally charged in accident
The Evergreen lawyer accused of running over a bicyclist and then leaving the scene admitted to law enforcement personnel he had been drinking gin and tonics throughout the day before the (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:25:42 GMT)
Woman's suit claims her lawyer got her pegged a terrorist
A Cook County resident who is an Iranian citizen is suing her former immigration attorney for legal malpractice and fraud, claiming she was termed a terrorist because the lawyer filed an asylum application containing false statements that she was a supporter of the Mujahedeen. Plaintiff Afrouz Kheirkhahvash came to the U.S. as a visitor in 1999, when she retained defendant Reza Baniassadi to ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:39:07 GMT)
Lawyer's Mortgage Argument Gets Him a Second Sanction
A New York judge has declined to vacate a $14,000 sanction against a lawyer who argued that the judgment would prevent him from obtaining a favorable mortgage modification on his home. Instead, the judge sanctioned him another $1,000 for making the "frivolous" motion. The lawyer was sued for defamation by Galasso, Langione, Catterson & LoFrumento over his representation of Anthony Galasso, who ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:02:10 GMT)
Wisconsin: Attorney General Rebuffs Gay Rights Law
The state attorney general said he would not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits, saying lawmakers went against voters’ decision not to extend such privileges. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:27:03 GMT)
Attorney provides downtown Sacramento site for homeless camp
A Sacramento attorney who has championed the rights of homeless people is opening his private property to campers who need a place to sleep at night. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:03:31 GMT)
Tacoma attorney, four others arrested in drug case
Five people, including a 54-year-old Tacoma attorney, were arrested Thursday as part of an investigation into a possible marijuana-growing and distribution operation, authorities said Friday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:15:29 GMT)
Broadnax murder trial causing Dallas County district attorney to rethink execution stance
Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, who has expressed reservations about the death penalty, said the capital murder case of James Broadnax, who gunned down two men in Garland in 2008, has made him rethink his position. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 07:34:01 GMT)
Attorney critical of judge for tossing him from Cuadra case
Luzerne County Judge Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. deprived convicted killer Harlow Cuadra "of the counsel of his choosing" when he disqualified attorney Demetrius Fannick from the case last March, Fannick said in a court document Friday. Fannick, who Cuadra (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:09:57 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wont defend domestic partnership law
MADISON Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says he will not defend a state law allowing same-sex couples to form domestic partnerships. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:18:34 GMT)
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wont defend domestic partnership law
MADISON Wisconsins attorney general said Friday he will not defend a new law that grants same-sex couples spousal benefits such as hospital visitation and inheritance, saying lawmakers went against voters decision not to extend such privileges. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:24:45 GMT)
Mumbai TV actress's lawyer denies child abuse charges
A defence lawyer representing Urvashi Dhanorkar has denied that her client is guilty of child abuse. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:06:18 GMT)
Mulberry Focus Of State Attorney Investigation
The State Attorney's Office is reviewing allegations of wrongdoing involving Mulberry's government. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:01:01 GMT)
Graff jewel heist: Lawyer for waiter charged over raid claims he’s innocent
A waiter accused of pulling off Britain’s biggest jewel heist is totally innocent, his lawyer claimed yesterday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:34:51 GMT)
Attorney general sues to stop alleged scam
After hundreds of people, including several Payson residents, reported receiving an alleged mail scam, the attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:10:59 GMT)
Remy Ma - Lawyer Calls For Music Bosses To Get Tough With Violent Stars
The top lawyer who put rapper REMY MA behind bars is calling on record company executives to insert a "morality clause" in artist contracts in a bid to crack down on violence... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:23:29 GMT)
Lawyer says negotiations under way in eagle case
Associated Press - August 22, 2009 10:15 AM ET CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The lawyer for a Northern Arapaho man who killed a bald eagle for use in his tribe's Sun Dance says he's working with... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:19:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Naming of lt. gov. left citizens voiceless
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson’s appointment of a lieutenant governor robbed New Yorkers of a say in choosing the person who stands second in line for the state’s top executive job, a lawyer for the state Senate minority leader told a court Tuesday. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:34:05 GMT)
Prominent attorney dies at 69.
Longtime Lake City attorney Dale Cason Ferguson, a former member of a number of local civic organizations, died Thursday at the age of 69. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:43:39 GMT)
Lawyer for 2 Pakistani students expelled after detention in Britain says they were mistreated
ISLAMABAD — The lawyer for two Pakistani students who returned home Saturday after being detained in Britain during a series of terrorism raids said they were frequently strip-searched and served tainted food — a claim the British embassy rejected. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:11:49 GMT)
Lawyer warns against ‘muddling the issues’ in Balili property
SOME lawyers in Cebu City are circling their wagons around environment lawyer Benjamin Cabrido, after Capitol officials hinted in a press conference that his promotion of a materials recovery facility read more (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:53:23 GMT)
South Miami begins search for new city attorney
South Miami is in the market for a new city attorney. Last week, commissioners unanimously voted to remove Luis Figueredo as city attorney. The move came on the heels of Commissioner Valerie Newman's motion to have the firm of Figueredo, Boutsis and Montalvo immediately removed as the city's legal counsel. (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:46:26 GMT)
Attorney Honored for Volunteer Work
Six years ago, Attorney David Barbee volunteered his legal expertise to Mahoning County's Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, which represents abused and neglected children in court. Attorney Barbee says, "I didn't know anything about juvenile law really, at the time, but I just figured, well how hard can this be. I'll just answer a few questions." But for this father of four, the cases ... (Sat, 22 Aug 2009 22:56:05 GMT)
Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from White Plains firm
A former White Plains lawyer pleaded guilty yesterday to charges that he swindled more than $40,000 from his law firm and cheated on his taxes. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 01:36:21 GMT)
Doris Brin Walker dies at 90; radical lawyer helped acquit Angela Davis of murder
A lifelong Communist and the only woman in her Boalt Hall law school class in 1942, she was a tenacious advocate who took on many difficult cases without pay. Doris Brin Walker, a radical lawyer who fought anti-communist hysteria in the 1950s and helped clear activist Angela Davis of murder and kidnapping charges in the 1970s, died of a stroke Aug. 13 at a San Francisco hospital, her daughter, ... (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 02:43:33 GMT)
Lawyer: Plax to hire prison consultant before 2-year term
Plaxico Burress' lawyer says a prison consultant is preparing the former Super Bowl star for life behind bars. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:49:14 GMT)
Attorney Judith Ridgeway to address Parents Helping Parents
Norman attorney Judith A. Ridgeway will discuss the navigation of legal issues as related to juveniles, at this week's meeting of the Norman Chapter of Parents Helping Parents, set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Education Center at Norman Regional Hospital, 901 N. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:24:18 GMT)
Report on death headed to Effingham state's attorney
EFFINGHAM — The report on the Mark Golden death last weekend is getting one final look before it heads to the Effingham County State’s Attorney’s office, a police detective said Friday. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:38:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Naming of lt. gov. left citizens voiceless
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. David Paterson’s appointment of a lieutenant governor robbed New Yorkers of a say in choosing the person who stands second in line for the state’s top executive job, a lawyer for the state Senate minority leader told a court Tuesday. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:40:14 GMT)
Coppell Chamber hears Texas Attorney General
Combating identity theft, protecting consumers and warning youngsters of the consequences of “sexting” are among the priorities of the Texas Attorney General’s office. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:45:24 GMT)
Texas attorney general files suit against SAT and ACT Prep Center
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott charged Cedar Hill couple, John J. Stuart and Frances Stuart, Monday with “orchestrating an unlawful scheme that deceived the parents of high school seniors,” according to a press release. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:48:45 GMT)
Homeless Forced to Move from Sacramento Attorney's Land
Sacramento police are ordering the homeless to move from a "safe ground" set up by an attorney. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:46:19 GMT)
Attorney Ordered To Retrieve E-Mail From Nutt-Mustain Flap
FAYETTEVILLE — An attorney who ignored a court order in the Houston Nutt-Mitch Mustain e-mail fracas has been ordered to retrieve all the ill-gotten e-mail messages from the people to whom he sent it. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 07:43:19 GMT)
Lawyer jailed for contempt
A Jackson lawyer spent last week in the Madison County jail after being held in contempt of court over failure to return a client's $98,000 in bond money. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 08:00:25 GMT)
Durable power of attorney keeps court at bay
Q: Dear Rick: My father is in his 80s and is starting to become a little forgetful. Because of his situation, I need to take control of his finances. A friend recommended that I hire an attorney to become the guardian over my father. I talked to an attorney and he quoted me a fee which I thought was very high. Is there anything that I can do without having to get a lawyer involved and go to court? (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:17:52 GMT)
China frees human rights lawyer arrested for tax evasion
A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer was released today after three weeks of detention and pledged to defend himself vigorously if authorities proceed with a prosecution. (Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:36:38 GMT)
Lawyer criticizes immigrant tent camp
RAYMONDVILLE, Texas, Aug. 23 (UPI) -- An immigration detention center housing 3,000 people in tents in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, is designed to break down the detainees, a lawyer charges. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:53:12 GMT)
China rights lawyer may evade prosecution: attorney
A leading Chinese rights lawyer suddenly freed from detention may escape prosecution if he pays a fine for tax evasion allegedly committed by the group he co-founded, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:52:47 GMT)
Delaney sworn in as NH attorney general
New Hampshire has a new attorney general. Gov. John Lynch swore in 40-year-old Michael Delaney on Monday as the state's chief law enforcement officer. Delaney replaces Kelly Ayotte, who resigned last month to explore a run for U.S. Senate. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:02:30 GMT)
Zambia: Lusaka Lawyer Presses Unza for Clients' Dues
LUSAKA lawyer Christopher Mundia has protested against the University of Zambia (Unza) Management's failure to clear terminal benefits for his clients that have been outstanding for nearly 10 years now. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:16:41 GMT)
County lawyer to speak to council
Is the county trying to scare the city straight about Site 41? A lawyer for Simcoe County will speak to Barrie councillors tonight about the controversial Tiny Township landfill site.[...] (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 11:07:26 GMT)
Delaney to be sworn in as NH attorney general
CONCORD, N.H. -- New Hampshire's new attorney general is taking office. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:24:04 GMT)
Dial-A-Lawyer program available for veterans
Veterans can receive free legal advice from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, through the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Veterans Dial-A-Lawyer call-in program. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:19:13 GMT)
Murder accused attacks his lawyer
A man accused of killing retired Austrian soccer player Peter Burgstaller has turned on his lawyer during proceedings in the Durban High Court. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:52:06 GMT)
Civil Rights Defendants Going After Attorney Fees
After copious litigation, plaintiffs challenging San Francisco Bay Area transit policies as racist were beaten at a bench trial earlier this year. Then, in a move that struck some plaintiffs lawyers as uncommonly aggressive, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission asked Magistrate Judge Elizabeth Laporte to award up to $1.5 million in attorney fees. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:31:50 GMT)
Accused cat killer's attorney expects massive case
An attorney representing a South Florida teenager accused of killing more than a dozen cats says he expects a massive case that might involve more than 100 witnesses. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:32:02 GMT)
National leadership post for U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones
Minnesota's U.S. attorney has been chosen to lead a panel of his peers that advises U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. B. Todd Jones will chair the Attorney General's Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:44:36 GMT)
Celebrity lawyer 'Mr Loophole' calls for defendants in sex cases to be given anonymity as Emmerdale actor Lewis ...
Men accused of sexual assault should be granted the same anonymity as their alleged victims according to a prominent lawyer. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:56:06 GMT)
Palm Beach County Sheriff endorses Sen. Aronberg for attorney general
Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw this morning announced he would endorse Senator Dave Aronberg for state attorney general. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:01:22 GMT)
Minnesota's U.S. Attorney appointed to key advisory role
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has tapped Minnesota's U.S. Attorney B. Todd Jones for a powerful position within the Department of Justice. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:18:25 GMT)
Lawyer quits local murder case because of legal aid
A Toronto lawyer has asked to be removed from a local murder case because of the paltry rates paid by the Ontario Legal Aid plan. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:31:32 GMT)
US sends Guantanamo detainee to Afghanistan-lawyer
Source: Reuters (Adds lawyer comments, background) By Jeremy Pelofsky WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The Obama administration on Monday released a detainee from the U.S. prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and sent ... (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:34:45 GMT)
Aide at center of scandal involving ex-Ohio attorney general pleads guilty to theft in office
COLUMBUS, Ohio - A top aide to former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded guilty to theft in office, unauthorized use of state property and other charges. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:47:37 GMT)
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