Attorney News Aug 2009

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Attorney: NM shouldn't appeal campaign ruling
An attorney for two Albuquerque-based community action and education groups says there's no reason for the state to appeal a ruling that its campaign reporting law does not apply to the organizations. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:55:34 GMT)

Sussex County Doctor-Lawyer Softball Game
Come out to Skylands Park on Sunday, August 30th at 3 pm for the Doctor-Lawyer Softball Game! The Sussex County Doctor-Lawyer Softball game has been played for the past 26 years to benefit United Way and its' partner agencies. (Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:58:33 GMT)

Ohio: Guilty Plea by Ex-Aide to Attorney General
A top aide to former Attorney General Marc Dann has pleaded guilty to theft in office, unauthorized use of state property and other charges. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:42:24 GMT)

Lawyer: Police twisted Jackson doc's words
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's personal doctor says police have twisted his client's account of the singer's last hours. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:01:12 GMT)

A Candid Conversation With Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales this month began his tenure as a visiting professor at Texas Tech University. His first class is "Contemporary Issues in the Executive Branch," and when it comes to his students, all topics are open for discussion, he says. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:02:18 GMT)

CORONER ADMONISHES LAWYER FOR BEING ROUGH
SHAH ALAM, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Coroner Azmil Muntapha Abas today reminded lawyer Gobind Singh Deo, who is acting for Teoh Beng Hock's family, not to be too rough when questioning witnesses during the inquest proceedings. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:16:33 GMT)

Lawyer disputes Jackson 'homicide'
A LAWYER for Michael Jackson's doctor says claims the star's death was homicide are just "police theory". (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:22:52 GMT)

Doctor's Lawyer Responds to Jackson 'Homicide' Reports
A lawyer for Michael Jackson's embattled physician Dr. Conrad Murray has responded to reports that the Los Angeles Coroner will rule Jackson's death a homicide -- insisting many of the 'facts' are simply "police theory." (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:38:27 GMT)

Lawyer responds to charges in driving dispute
By John Harbin Times-News Staff Writer A trial lawyer who practices in Henderson County was charged in a criminal summons with pulling a gun on another motorist in a roadside confrontation in downtown Hendersonville. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:39:54 GMT)

Ind. Lawyer Facing Embezzlement Charges Found Dead
Authorities say a northwestern Indiana lawyer was found dead inside his home on the day his trial was to have started on charges he embezzled millions of dollars from clients. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:01:49 GMT)

No charges against wife of ex-LA city attorney
A lawyer for former Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says a federal investigation of his wife's business dealings has ended and no charges were filed. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:06:12 GMT)

No charges against wife of ex-LA city attorney
A lawyer for former Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo says a federal investigation of his wife's business dealings has ended and no charges were filed. Michelle Delgadillo was a consultant for two companies that did work with the city from 1993 to... Sponsored Topics: Los Angeles - Los Angeles City Attorney - California - United States - Counties (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:11:13 GMT)

Myanmar lawyer: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi
The conditions of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said Tuesday. Myanmar's military government has not responded to Suu Kyi's... Sponsored Topics: Myanmar - Aung San Suu Kyi - Burma - House arrest - Suu Kyi (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:55:02 GMT)

LA city attorney plans crackdown on taggers
Associated Press - August 25, 2009 10:54 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles city attorney wants to apply a technique used against gangs to stop graffiti vandals - arresting them for... (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:55:25 GMT)

Los Angeles city attorney plans to use anti-gang tactic to crackdown on taggers
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles city attorney wants to apply a technique used against gangs to stop graffiti vandals — arresting them for simply hanging out together. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:05:57 GMT)

Feds Say Lawyer Took Bribe to Encourage Client to Lie in Immigration Case
A California lawyer who allegedly agreed to accept more than $100,000 in bribes in exchange for coaching his client to lie to a grand jury investigating immigration fraud has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:16:49 GMT)

N.C. County Attorney Says Pooches Allowed On Patios
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A county attorney in North Carolina says dogs can't be banned from restaurant patios. The News & Observer of Raleigh reported Tuesday that Wake County health inspectors began telling restaurant owners earlier this month that pooches aren't permitted on their patios. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:30:40 GMT)

Myanmar lawyer: Detention now 'worse' for Suu Kyi
The conditions of Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's detention have gotten "worse" since her conviction this month for violating terms of her previous house arrest, her lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:42:42 GMT)

L.A. City Attorney Plans Crackdown On Taggers
The Los Angeles city attorney wants to apply a technique used against gangs to stop graffiti vandals -- arresting them for simply hanging out together. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich says he's looking into legal strategies that would permit the city to prevent suspected taggers from congregating. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:44:39 GMT)

CU Attorney Argues Against Churchill Reinstatement
A University of Colorado attorney has urged a judge to reject fired professor Ward Churchill's latest move to get his job back. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:32:51 GMT)

Attorney general appointing prosecutor in CIA interrogations
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. today opened a preliminary investigation into whether some CIA operatives broke the law in their coercive interrogations of suspected terrorists in the years after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks -- prompting sharp criticism from both the right and the left. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:57:11 GMT)

Ed Thomas shooter too mentally ill to stand trial, Mark Becker’s lawyer says
Accused murderer Mark Becker has a mental disorder that prevents him from understanding the charge against him or from aiding in his own defense, his lawyer said today in court documents. (Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:32:51 GMT)

Attorney: Alleged shooter of Iowa coach incompetent to stand trial
A man accused of fatally shooting a popular Iowa high school football coach suffers from hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial, his attorney said in court documents filed Tuesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:31:17 GMT)

Attorney: Alleged coach's shooter incompetent
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- The defense attorney for a man accused of killing an Iowa high school football coach in June says her client suffers from hallucinations and is not competent to stand trial. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:04:23 GMT)

Pal held in smothering of retired attorney
2nd man charged in smothering death of man in unincorporated Bartlett Retired attorney Carl Kuhn was 82 when he died at home, so no one doubted his sons when they said for public consumption that he had died of natural causes. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:26:07 GMT)

Feds Say Lawyer Took Bribe to Encourage Client to Lie in Immigration Case
A California lawyer who allegedly agreed to accept more than $100,000 in bribes in exchange for coaching his client to lie to a grand jury investigating immigration fraud has been indicted on obstruction of justice charges. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:02:21 GMT)

Did Bank of America Waive Attorney-Client Privilege in Merrill Bonus Flap?
The Am Law Daily takes a closer look at this week's developments in the Bank of America-Merrill Lynch bonus case, including the issue of how close Bank of America came to waiving attorney-client privilege in asserting -- to the Securities and Exchange Commission -- that the two banks relied completely on their outside counsel at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz and Shearman & Sterling in drafting ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 07:02:21 GMT)

APOSTASY CLIENT KIDNAPPING CASE: REMAND ORDER ON LAWYER VALID
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Court of Appeal here today ruled that a remand order against a lawyer who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:14:24 GMT)

Apostasy client kidnapping case: Remand order on lawyer valid
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal here on Wednesday ruled that a remand order against a lawyer who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:39:45 GMT)

Lawyer killed for his guns by man he was helping, DuPage officials say
Attorney Carl W. Kuhn represented Terry Bratcher on several traffic offenses in DuPage County, then later paid him to repair his cars and do chores around his home in rural Bartlett. Bratcher responded to the help by smothering the 82-year-old Kuhn in his home as part of a plan to steal the lawyer's extensive gun collection, DuPage County authorities said Tuesday as Bratcher appeared in court ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:29:03 GMT)

Lawyer says Becker isn’t fit to stand trial
Alleged murderer Mark Becker of Parkersburg suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and is unfit to stand trial right now, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:36:53 GMT)

Apostasy-kidnapping case: Remand order on lawyer valid
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 – The Court of Appeal here today ruled that a remand order against a lawyer who was remanded 11 years ago for refusing to reveal the whereabouts of a client accused of committing apostasy, was valid. Justice Datuk Md Raus Shariff who presided over the hearing with Justices Datuk Sulong Mat Jeraie and Datuk Ahmad Ma’arop said they were unanimous in their decision that the High ... (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:14:13 GMT)

Africa: Jackson - Sister, Doctor's Lawyer Disagree on Homicide Allegation
Lagos — Barely 24 hours after a coroner report said Michael Jackson's death was homicide, the sister to the dead pop star, La Toya has said that her brother was murdered even as the lawyer to the doctor described the allegation as unsubstantiated. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:34:00 GMT)

Dr Conrad Murray's lawyer responds to coroner's report revelations about Michael
The lawyer representing Michael Jackson's physician Dr Conrad Murray has spoken out to clarify information contained in a search warrant covering the singer's final hours. "Much of what was in the search warrant affidavit is factual. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:44:00 GMT)

Okla. district attorney to discuss with pastors the case of preacher killed in her own church
ANADARKO, Okla. - An Oklahoma district attorney is to meet with pastors in a town where a preacher was brutally killed inside her own church. Prosecutor Bret Burns said he wanted to meet with the pastors on Wednesday to talk about the case. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:47:40 GMT)

Lawyer challenges probable cause
The lawyer of one of the two young women charged as an adult in the case of alleged abuse at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea is questioning probable cause for his client’s charges and whether those charges should have been filed in juvenile court instead of adult court. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:11:11 GMT)

Asst. U.S. Attorney resigns amid loan controversy with Christie
TRENTON -- The acting first assistant United States attorney resigned Monday, a week after her financial relationship with former boss Chris Christie suddenly hampered the Republican candidate's campaign for governor. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:36:23 GMT)

Attorney want psych evaluation for Landstown suspect
VIRGINIA BEACH -- The former Landstown High senior accused of plotting to bring explosives into the school has "sanity issues," said the defense attorney for Philip Bay. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:06:11 GMT)

Madison attorney Nunnery's law license suspended
Veteran Madison attorney Willie Nunnery is again without a law license, having started a three-year suspension of his license as of Monday. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:06 GMT)

Kehoe’s attorney requests mock jury
The attorney for Michelle Kehoe has asked a judge to consider assembling a mock jury panel to assess whether her client could receive a fair trial in Buchanan County. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:52:59 GMT)

Ex-Assistant Co. Attorney Charged In Meth Case
The former assistant Cherokee County attorney has been charged with trying to have methamphetamine delivered to him in jail. (Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:33:30 GMT)

3rd Circuit Says Lawyer's Plea Deal Properly Denied for Lack of Contrition
A federal appeals court has upheld denial of the benefit of a plea bargain to a lawyer-defendant who kept downplaying his responsibility for the crime. Jonathan Saint Preux, a former New Jersey solo, was sentenced to 57 months for submitting false immigration documents, 11 more months than the most he would have received under the plea deal. Saint Preux elected to plead guilty in return for the ... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:33:21 GMT)

Local news: Lawyer to be tried in filing false reports
An Oakland County lawyer was arraigned Wednesday on federal charges of filing phony reports while doing background checks as a contract employee for the Department of Homeland Security. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 07:34:18 GMT)

Vernon Attorney Charged With Using Dead Aunt's ATM Card
A Vernon attorney has been released on a promise to appear following her arrest on charges that she used her dead aunt's ATM card and bank account. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:50:16 GMT)

Attorney: Gay Flaws Justify Adoption Ban
An attorney for the state of Florida defended the strict ban on gay adoption ban in appeals court on Wednesday by arguing that gay people in general exhibit higher rates of domestic violence, psychiatric disorders and breakups, reports the Daily Business Review. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:27:31 GMT)

Afghan Guantanamo detainee to sue US: lawyer
One of the youngest detainees ever incarcerated at Guantanamo Bay will sue the United States for compensation for his seven years behind bars without charge, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:33:18 GMT)

Buzbee lawyer seeks dismissal of charges for murder of Spanish Fort service station owner
"The state with all its resources and power should not be allowed to make repeated attempts to convict an individual," lawyer John Beck's motion filed Wednesday states, quoting a 1957 U.S. Supreme Court ruling. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:18:53 GMT)

Government ignored proof of Mohamud's ID: lawyer
The lawyer for a Canadian woman who was stranded for months in Kenya wants to know why the federal government ignored evidence that could have cleared up the confusion about her identity, weeks before she was allowed to return to Canada. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:41:26 GMT)

Attorney accused of using dead aunt's ATM card
A Vernon attorney is facing charges of forgery, larceny and theft and other charges after police say she withdrew money from her dead aunt's checking account and used her debit card at Kmart , Target and Toys "R" Us . (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:33:49 GMT)

UPDATE: Attorney Benjamin Eichholz pleads not guilty during rocky court appearance
Savannah attorney Benjamin Sheftall Eichholz on Thursday pleaded not guilty in federal court to a 77-count indictment charging him with embezzlement and money laundering from an employee pension plan. U.S. Magistrate Judge G.R. Smith allowed Eichholz to remain free without posting a monetary bond, but required that he surrender his passport and not seek a new one in condition for his release. ... (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:38:59 GMT)

Revocation of Lawyer's Pension Violated Due Process, Judge Says
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli improperly revoked the $106,000 annual pension of a Long Island lawyer, a judge in Albany, N.Y., has ruled in ordering the state to restore the benefit. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:01:56 GMT)

Lawyer for Harrah's employees moves to dismiss case regarding Steelers QB Roethlisberger
The Harrah’s worker who claims Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger raped her and management covered it up sent e-mails to the security chief saying Roethlisberger was “so effing hot” and joked of carrying “Big Ben’s baby,” a lawyer for the Harrah’s employees said Wednesday in a motion to dismiss the case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:09:27 GMT)

Lawyer: Tests confirm skull belonged to Gongadze
Several forensic tests have confirmed that cranial fragments found in the countryside not far from Kyiv a month ago are pieces of the skull of Georgy Gongadze, an independent Ukrainian journalist who went missing in 2000 and is believed to have been assassinated, a lawyer for Gongadze's widow said on Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:15:54 GMT)

Police: Attorney Stole From Dead Aunt
A Vernon attorney is facing charges of forgery, larceny and theft and other charges after police said she withdrew money from her dead aunt's checking account. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:32:24 GMT)

Keith Barber, linked to Columbus attorney Mark Shelnutt, sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison
Keith Barber, one of several defendants in a federal drug case linked to Columbus attorney Mark Shelnut, was sentenced Thursday to 2 1/2 years in prison. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:11:40 GMT)

Lacson raps lawyer for ‘spin’ in Mancao court testimony
Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday accused the lawyer of former Senior Supt. Cezar Mancao 2nd of deception for disclosing to media Mancao’s statements that, the senator alleged, the accused never said at the hearing of the Dacer-Corbito case. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:37:35 GMT)

Attorney general, feds probe procurement
About a month has passed since the attorney general's office and the military began reviewing the procurement of a $350,000 port outreach project by the governor's office, and both are still gathering information. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:03:31 GMT)

Former Charleston Attorney Dante DiTrapano Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
A former prominent attorney in Charleston is facing more time behind bars. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:14:51 GMT)

Attorney: Gay Flaws Justify Adoption Ban
A Florida state attorney defended the gay adoption ban on Wednesday by arguing that gay people as a group exhibit higher rates of domestic violence, psychiatric disorders and breakups. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:27:43 GMT)

Judge upholds Greenwood attorney's firing
A state judge has upheld Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams' authority to terminate James Littleton as city attorney. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:31:54 GMT)

Oregon organization sues lawyer Elbert Walton
An African-American chamber of commerce in Portland, Ore., has sued St. Louis lawyer Elbert Walton Jr., accusing him of financially damaging the organization and defaming his estranged wife, former Missouri state Rep. Juanita Head Walton. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:42:18 GMT)

Eight Niger opposition members released: lawyer
Eight Niger opposition members arrested at a weekend march to protest the extension of President Mamadou Tandja's tenure have been released, their lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:44:16 GMT)

US will pay for lawyer in Italian kidnapping trial
The Justice Department has agreed to pay for a lawyer to help a former State Department official fight Italian charges that she participated in the alleged CIA kidnapping of a suspected terrorist in 2003. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:42:13 GMT)

Conn. Attorney General Vows to Crack Down on Tax Evaders
Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is planning to “vigorously pursue” residents of the state who were among the 4,450 UBS (UBS) clients in the U.S. believed to have evaded taxes. (Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:59:18 GMT)

Lawyer slams police about rape claim
THE lawyer for a woman who says she was raped by an AFL footballer has slammed Victoria Police for revealing details of a confidential settlement in the case. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:08:00 GMT)

Red-shirt lawyer asks Administrative Court to annual ISA enforcement in Bangkok
A lawyer representing the red-shirt movement filed a complaint with the Central Administrative Court, seeking a court order to annul the enforcement of the Internal Security Act in Bangkok's Dusit disrict. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:37:04 GMT)

5 years jail for lawyer guilty of CBT
KUALA LUMPUR: A lawyer who was found guilty of criminal breach of trust involving almost RM100,000 was today sentenced by the Ampang Sessions Court here to five years' jail and three strokes of the rotan. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:48:13 GMT)

Lawyer To Reveal Evidence MACC Officers Tortured Witness
SHAH ALAM, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Lawyer Gobind Singh Deo on Friday told the inquest into the death of political aide Teoh Beng Hock that he would reveal in the proceedings complaints from a witness who claimed torture by Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:07:21 GMT)

Joyce Vance sworn in as US attorney
BIRMINGHAM -- Joyce Vance was sworn in Thursday as the new U.S. attorney for the northern district of Alabama, promising to pursue justice without regard for politics or race. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:12:00 GMT)

Attorney will face new trial
Personal injury attorney Noel Gage joined some 200 friends and associates last year for a victory party after his federal fraud case was dismissed. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:30:41 GMT)

Attorney accused of using dead aunt's ATM card
NEW BRITAIN (AP) — A Vernon attorney is facing charges of forgery, larceny and theft and other charges after police say she withdrew money from her dead aunt's checking account and used her debit card at Kmart, Target and Toys "R'' Us. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:34:27 GMT)

Vance takes oath as US attorney in Birmingham
Joyce Vance has been sworn in as the new U.S. attorney for the northern district of Alabama, promising to pursue justice without regard for politics or race. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:37:35 GMT)

Lawyer asks Google to reveal zeromeanszero blogger for Ottawa client
The unknown author of the zeromeanszero blog at zeromeanszero.blogspot.com may soon face litigation if privacy and online reputation management lawyer Brian Bowman has his way. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:34:14 GMT)

Assistant district attorney heads overseas with the military
On Friday a Montgomery County assistant district attorney who has fought crime locally for a decade will leave his job and head overseas to join the fight against America’s terrorist enemies. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:53:22 GMT)

Accused fires lawyer
One of the two men accused of killing soccer player Peter Burgstaller, fired his lawyer. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:03:31 GMT)

Essex County district attorney candidates clash in Elizabethtown
ELIZABETHTOWN - More than 200 people, many wearing shirts or stickers endorsing one of the candidates, filled the sweltering auditorium of the Elizabethtown-Lewis Central School Thursday evening to listen to the two candidates for Essex County district attorney attack each other and argue why they would be the better choice for the position. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:25:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect in mayor beating has mental issues
The lawyer for the man accused of beating Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says his client has a history of mental disorders, and was not on his medications at the time of the attack. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:31:34 GMT)

Lehigh County district attorney to announce charges in Allentown homicide
Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin will hold a news conference this morning to announce the filing of homicide charges. The news conference is planned for 11:15 this morning along with Allentown Police Chief Roger MacLean. UPDATE: Two men charged... (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:40:52 GMT)

State's attorney may testify about former secretary's accusations
McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi may be called before a judge next week to respond to claims he had a former personal secretary perform campaign duties while on county time. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:01:36 GMT)

Lawyer for Jackson doc: Release full autopsy now
The lawyer for Michael Jackson's doctor is criticizing authorities for withholding the full results of the singer's autopsy. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 20:23:41 GMT)

Attorney general opens independent Jackson case
California Attorney General Jerry Brown is opening an independent investigation of several doctors whose names have come up in connection with the probe into pop star Michael Jackson's death. (Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:49:31 GMT)

7th Circuit Upholds Dismissal of False Claims Act Case for 'Flagrant' Attorney Misconduct
When is attorney misconduct so egregious that it warrants dismissal of the client's case? That was the question for the 7th Circuit in determining whether to uphold the dismissal of a False Claims Act case against Sallie Mae and other defendants that was thrown out for what Chicago federal district court Judge Milton Shadur described as a "virtually unbroken pattern of dilatory and irresponsible ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:38:28 GMT)

Democratic candidate for Va. attorney general Shannon reports plan to combat gangs
Tearing a sheet from the Republican playbook, the Democratic candidate for attorney general is promising to gang up on gangs. Del. Stephen C. Shannon of Fairfax announced a plan to curb gang violence through tougher criminal laws and school and community programs designed to disrupt gang recruiting. “Gang violence and recruitment are a top threat to public safety here in Virginia,“ Shannon, a ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:14:25 GMT)

Protesting shrimpers meet with attorney general
After nearly two weeks of protests and strikes by south Louisiana shrimpers facing historically low shrimp prices, the state attorney general's office Friday met with industry representatives who have alleged price fixing and potential mislabeling of Louisiana shrimp. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:32:30 GMT)

Gary lawyer faces contempt charge
A Gary lawyer facing a one-year suspension of his law license for professional misconduct has been cited for contempt of court after making an obscene gesture to a criminal court judge Friday. Robert Holland III was allowed to withdraw from representing a client in a drug-dealing case before Lake Superior Court Judge Clarence Murray and filed a notice of lien for legal services, which the ... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:20:27 GMT)

Attorney general reviewing Nationwide plan
An investigation of nearly $12 million in payments from Nationwide Retirement Solutions to the Alabama State Employees Association has shifted from the state Securities Commission to the attorney general, who can review the payments under a broader range of laws. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:25:39 GMT)

Pennington County state's attorney won't pursue open meetings complaint
Pennington County State’s Attorney Glenn Brenner has decided not to send a Rapid City Journal complaint against the Rapid City Area School District on to the state Open Meetings Commission for review. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:53:48 GMT)

Lawyer says Iraqi shoe thrower to be released
A lawyer says an Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:31:56 GMT)

Iraqi who threw his shoes at Bush to be freed from prison early for good behavior, lawyer says
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi journalist imprisoned for hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:46:20 GMT)

Berlusconi Will Sue Nouvel Observateur and El Pais, Lawyer Says
Berlusconi also has instructed a law firm in London to research whether any articles carried in the British press were libelous, Niccolo Ghedini, Berlusconi’s lawyer, said in a telephone interview today. Italy’s La Repubblica newspaper said yesterday that it was being sued for libel by Berlusconi. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:02:39 GMT)

South Dakota: Attorney general to be sworn in
Marty J. Jackley, will be sworn in as the 30th South Dakota attorney general at noon Friday.... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:08:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:08:08 GMT)

Lawyer: Early release for Iraq shoe-tosser
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer says. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:01:21 GMT)

Lawyer: Shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month, his lawyer said. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:01:26 GMT)

Iraqi shoe thrower to be freed Sept. 14: lawyer
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behaviour, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:53:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday.Muntadhar al-Zeidis act during Bushs last visi... (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:10:20 GMT)

Assistant district attorney heads overseas with the military
On Friday a Montgomery County assistant district attorney who has fought crime locally for a decade will leave his job and head overseas to join the fight against America’s terrorist enemies. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:31:15 GMT)

Attorney Off Hook for Revealing HIV Info.
The attorney general's office says no criminal charges should be filed against a Lansing city attorney when it comes to his controversial request under the freedom of information act. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:05:49 GMT)

Experienced prosecutor joins Crown attorney's office
The newest member of the Algoma District Crown attorney's office is an experienced prosecutor who also worked on Toronto's Bay Street. Michael Varpio joined the Sault Ste. Marie based office as a full-time assistant Crown attorney at the end of July.[...] (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:07:40 GMT)

Iraqi who threw his shoes at Bush to be freed from prison early for good behavior, lawyer says
BAGHDAD (AP) — An Iraqi journalist imprisoned for hurling his shoes at former President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:17:08 GMT)

Prominent defense lawyer is stabbed to death
Americo Delgado had represented major drug figures, including Tijuana crime boss Benjamin Arellano Felix. Police have not identified a motive. A Mexican lawyer who has represented some of the country's best-known drug suspects was stabbed to death outside his home, authorities said Saturday. (Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:00:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Nancy Garrido "Distraught" Following Arrest
News10 EXCLUSIVE: The lawyer for accused kidnapper Nancy Garrido told News10 exclusively Saturday that his client is scared as she sits in her cell at the El Dorado County Jail.  Finally Found: Jaycee Dugard News10 Special Coverage (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:38:14 GMT)

Defense lawyer for Mexican drug kingpin killed
A lawyer for a convicted Mexican drug kingpin was found stabbed to death in his home, authorities said Saturday. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:10:37 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, 30 Aug 2009 05:39:57 GMT)

Tiller shooting trial Attorney suggests unusual defense
The suspect in the killing of abortion provider George Tiller is in talks with a prominent attorney who represents anti-abortion protesters and has long advocated justifiable homicide as a legal defense in such cases. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 05:45:48 GMT)

School attorney responds to parents' complaints
CHADRON, Neb. -- Chadron City Schools followed the advice of its attorney in retaining former Chadron Middle School principal Lorrie Miller for the 2009-10 year, despite receiving a number of complaints about her from parents, according to a memo made public Monday at a special end-of-the-fiscal-year board meeting. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:26:39 GMT)

Attorney denies 'Dudus' snatched by US authorities
Attorney Tom Tavares-Finson on Friday scotched a rumour that Tivoli Gardens don Christopher 'Dudus' Coke had been snatched by US authorities and taken out of the island. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:44:28 GMT)

Assistant district attorney heads overseas with the military
On Friday a Montgomery County assistant district attorney who has fought crime locally for a decade will leave his job and head overseas to join the fight against America’s terrorist enemies. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:47:23 GMT)

Tech-savvy lawyer is connected
Pittsford lawyer Nicole Black is using social networking technology to build a new type of law career. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:02:06 GMT)

Jackley to take oath as attorney general
Marty Jackley will take the oath as the new South Dakota attorney general in a ceremony this week in Sioux Falls. The swearing-in will begin at noon Friday in the Old Courthouse Museum at 200 W. Sixth St. Jackley leaves his post as U.S. attorney for South Dakota to succeed Larry Long, who is vacating his post as attorney general to become a circuit judge. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:10:43 GMT)

Melton exits race for city attorney
Greenwood attorney Floyd Melton III has withdrawn his name as a candidate for Greenwood city attorney due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Carolyn McAdams had said she planned to nominate Melton for the job. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:17:16 GMT)

City attorney resigns
Amy Valukevich is stepping down as St. Helena’s city attorney. She will continue to serve until the city hires a replacement. Valukevich, who recently left Coombs & Dunlap, said her resignation was “a personal decision to move on to new things.” (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:20:27 GMT)

Madison County state's attorney says too early to say what he'll do with $75,000 campaign fund
Madison County State's Attorney Bill Mudge says it's too early to make a decision on what he'll do with roughly $75,000 he has in his campaign fund. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 08:02:26 GMT)

State hires lawyer to defend domestic partnerships
MADISON A lawyer appointed by Gov. Jim Doyle to defend the states new domestic partnership registry said last week that he was confident the law giving limited spousal benefits to same-sex couples would be upheld. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:13:03 GMT)

State's Attorney asks Illinois State Police to investigate police-involved shooting
Winnebago State's Attorney Joe Bruscato asks the Illinois State Police to investigate the fatal shooting of Mark A. Barmore. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:35:40 GMT)

Mike Arroyo to skip Senate probe on ZTE-NBN mess - lawyer
First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo will not attend next week"s Senate hearing on the botched and allegedly anomalous $329.4-million national broadband network deal with Chinese firm ZTE Corp., his lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:02:22 GMT)

Ex-lawyer fails to get reinstated
A FORMER lawyer, who lost his licence to practise following a criminal conviction, failed in his bid to be reinstated when he was found to have committed regulatory offences. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 15:43:20 GMT)

Drug cartel lawyer slain in Mexico
TOLUCA, Mexico, Aug. 30 (UPI) -- Mexican authorities Sunday were investigating the slaying of a lawyer whose clients included major drug cartel figures, police said. (Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:13:36 GMT)

Lawyer forbidden to operate out of home in Freehold
A chapter of an ongoing controversy pitting a lawyer against her new neighbors ended Wednesday night, when the Planning Board denied her request to operate an office out of her home. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:48:29 GMT)

Seniors, advocates fume over attorney’s bankruptcy
Roseville attorney, senior adviser and former radio show host James Walker has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, leaving dozens of angry seniors in his wake. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:11:00 GMT)

Zambia: Lusaka Lawyer Petitions Against Withdrawal of FJT Appeal
LUSAKA lawyer, Kelvin Hang'andu has petitioned the High Court to dismiss Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Chalwe Mchenga's withdrawal of the notice of appeal filed by Taskforce prosecutor, Mutembo Nchito against the acquittal of former president Frederick Chiluba. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:05:31 GMT)

Nigeria: Strike - Lawyer Drags ASUU to Court
Dragging ASUU,the minister of education and the minister of labour to court is the least Mr Ezika could do as a lawyer and that is really commendable since other eminent nigerians have failed to do something drastical to put an end to this shameful act called ASUU strike.Mr Ezika has done the right thing and i hope those idiots(ASUU,FG) resolve the issue before the end of this week since WAEC ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 09:26:17 GMT)

Uganda: Kisoro State Attorney Denied Bail
The State Attorney for Kisoro District and two employees of Stanbic bank facing charges of robbery, were last Friday denied bail by the Chief Magistrate's Court in Kabale. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:19:49 GMT)

Sudbury lawyer ready to become judge
A swearing-in ceremony will take place in Pembroke on Wednesday when Sudbury lawyer Martin James takes on the duties of an Ontario Superior Court Justice. James is with the Sudbury firm Desmarais Keenan.[...] (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:17:44 GMT)

Athens lawyer recalls John F. and Ted Kennedy's visit to Athens
The first time that Sen. Edward M. Kennedy campaigned anywhere outside of Massachusetts it was 1959, he was in law school, and he came to Athens, Ohio. This is what Kennedy told local lawyer William Lavelle, who escorted the senator and his brother, President John F. Kennedy, during their trip to Athens. Then a senator himself, holding the seat that brother Edward (“Ted” or “Teddy”) would assume ... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:43:56 GMT)

Former Toyota Attorney Alleges Toyota Rollover Conspiracy
Former Toyota attorney Dimitrious P. Biller has filed a Federal racketeering lawsuit alleging a Toyota conspiracy to hide or destroy roof-strength data in order to avoid millions of dollars in roll-over liability. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:11:16 GMT)

Saudi lawyer demands cartoon apology
A letter from a Saudi Arabian lawyer demanding an apology for the reprinting of the Mohammed cartoons has been dismissed by Danish media as an attempt to ‘fan the flames’. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:24:11 GMT)

Judicial Watch Calls on Arizona Attorney General to File Lawsuit to Stop Phoenix Police Chief From Receiving Illegal ...
If Attorney General Fails to Act, Judicial Watch Will File a Lawsuit on Behalf of Arizona Taxpayers and Former and Active Duty City of Phoenix Police Officers (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:59:46 GMT)

Melton exits race for city attorney
Greenwood attorney Floyd Melton III has withdrawn his name as a candidate for Greenwood city attorney due to a potential conflict of interest. Mayor Carolyn McAdams had said she planned to nominate Melton for the job. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:19:14 GMT)

Attorney Status Review Planned
NEWKIRK — An attorney status review is set for Buddy J. Daniels, 29, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court on Sept. 9. Daniels was arrested by Ponca City police in August and later charged with felony charges of conspiracy to commit a drug offense and distribution of controlled substance. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:28:11 GMT)

Allen Stanford to undergo heart tests: lawyer
Allen Stanford, the Texas financier accused of a $7 billion fraud, is still hospitalized and will undergo tests to determine if there is blockage of veins or arteries in his heart, his lawyer's office, said on Monday. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:29:47 GMT)

Cuyahoga commissioners delay decision on attorney for Auditor Frank Russo
Several who want to go over the auditor's books say his attorney's tactics, such as subpoenaing cell phone and tax records, are too aggressive. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:30:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Iraqi shoe thrower to be released early
An Iraqi journalist jailed after hurling his shoes at President George W. Bush will be released next month after his sentence was reduced for good behavior, his lawyer said Saturday. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:37:13 GMT)

Former Toyota Attorney Claims "Ruthless Conspiracy" To Hide Vehicle Shortcomings [Industry News]
Dimitrios Biller, a former Toyota attorney, has filed a suit against the automaker claiming they illegally withheld/destroyed information about vehicle problems and fired him for wanting to speak... (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:48:43 GMT)

Former attorney general Gonzales to visit Hobbs
Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will visit Hobbs next month to speak at the local Hispano Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:55:07 GMT)

Attorney wants to delay Omaha CSI commander's trial
OMAHA -- An attorney for an Omaha-based crime scene investigator charged with falsifying records in a federal court case has asked the judge to briefly delay the trial. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:43:48 GMT)

Rogue Trader Ordered to Stand Trial, Lawyer Says
Jerome Kerviel, the French former trader blamed by Soci�t� G�n�rale for $7.2 billion in losses, was ordered to stand trial, his lawyer Olivier Metzner said. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:58:58 GMT)

Ohio teen convert's attorney claims safety at risk
An attorney for a teenager who says she ran away from home because she feared for her safety after she converted to Christianity from Islam claimed in court documents Monday that her family's mosque in Ohio has terrorist ties — a charge disputed by the Islamic center's leader. (Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:05:20 GMT)

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