Attorney News Sep 2009

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P. Baird, Phoenix attorney who argued Miranda case
Peter D. Baird, a renowned Phoenix attorney whose legacy includes the Miranda warning to notify suspects of their legal rights, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 68. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:45 GMT)

Rogue Trader Ordered to Stand Trial, Lawyer Says
Jerome Kerviel, the French former trader blamed by Société Générale for close to 5 billion euros ($7.2 billion) in losses, was ordered Monday to stand trial, his lawyer, Olivier Metzner, told Reuters. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:09:47 GMT)

Man facing sex charges given time to find lawyer
A 21-year-old Westville man facing sexual assault charges has been given six weeks to find a lawyer before his next court appearance. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:36:46 GMT)

Ex-attorney general suspect in hit-and-run
TORONTO, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Toronto police were questioning the province of Ontario's former attorney general Tuesday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a cyclist. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:28:16 GMT)

Ontario’s Former Attorney General in Police Custody, Globe Says
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Bryant , Ontario’s former attorney general, is in police custody following a fatal hit- and-run car accident in Toronto last night, the Globe and Mail reported on its Web site. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:35:21 GMT)

Ex-Ontario Attorney General Held After Fatal Accident (Update1)
Sept. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Bryant , Ontario’s former attorney general, was taken into police custody last night after a fatal car accident involving a cyclist in Toronto, according to video from the scene aired by television station CP24. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:12:46 GMT)

Charleston lawyer charged with narcotics possession, obstructing officer
A Charleston lawyer has been arrested on charges of simple possession of narcotics and obstructing an officer.John Alderman III, 45, was stopped for running a red light at the intersection of Oakwood Road and U.S. 119 about 4 a.m. Tuesday, according to the... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:19:35 GMT)

Mass. Attorney General Martha Coakley apparently first to seek nomination for Kennedy's seat
BOSTON - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley appears to be the first candidate in a special election for the Senate seat left open by the death of Edward Kennedy. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:20:49 GMT)

Attorney Powell's License Suspended
An attorney from Luzerne County has had his license suspended. It's the latest in the Luzerne County corruption probe. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:54:04 GMT)

Casey’s Lawyer Cleared Of Ethics Charges
Jose Baez, the lawyer for representing Casey Anthony, has been cleared of ethics allegations by the Florida bar. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:14:22 GMT)

New central district US attorney named in Ill.
The U.S. attorney for Illinois' central district has resigned, and his first assistant has been named to replace him. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:18:42 GMT)

Ranieri to sign two-year deal with Roma - lawyer
Former Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri has agreed to be the new AS Roma coach and will sign a two-year deal, his lawyer told Reuters on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:22:09 GMT)

Police, attorney general to host personal-safety forum at KU
The state attorney general has planned a personal safety forum at Kansas University, in an effort to increase awareness about a series of rapes in Lawrence that date back to 2004. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:38:48 GMT)

Tuskegee Airman, lawyer dies at 88
BILOXI, Miss. — Former Tuskegee Airman Robert Decatur, who became a judge and civil rights lawyer, will be buried in Biloxi this week.Decatur died Aug. 19 at his home in Titusville, Fla., at age 88. Burial is at Biloxi National Cemetery with full military honors at 11 a.m. Thursday.He graduated from St. Leo High School in Chicago and received his pilot’s license from the University of Akron. He ... (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:54:15 GMT)

Kansas Attorney General to Host Campus Safety Events
The Kansas Attorney General will host safety awareness events at the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:57:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Adam 'Pacman' Jones close to deal with CFL team
Adam "Pacman" Jones appears to be headed north of the border to play in the CFL. Jones' lawyer says he has been in negotiations with a CFL team. Attorney Worrick Robinson told The Associated Press on Tuesday a deal could be completed by the end of the week. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:07:59 GMT)

Former Ontario attorney general charged in cyclist's death
A former attorney general of Canada's Ontario province was charged Tuesday in the death of a cyclist who clung to his luxury convertible as it drove away after an altercation. (Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:38:47 GMT)

Mass. attorney general is 1st to seek Kennedy seat
The race for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death last week of Edward Kennedy got off to a cautious start Tuesday, despite a tight five-month election schedule that leaves little time for campaigning. By the end of the day just one major candidate — state Attorney General Martha Coakley — opted to take out nomination papers. A campaign aide declined to comment. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:29:44 GMT)

Mass. Attorney General Is 1st to Seek Kennedy Seat
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley first to pull nomination papers for Kennedy seat (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:54:03 GMT)

Lawyer: Driver in NY wrong-way crash to be exhumed
A lawyer says the body of a woman who killed herself and seven other people by driving a minivan the wrong way on a New York parkway and crashing into an SUV will be exhumed for testing in an attempt to counter findings that she was drunk. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:04:32 GMT)

Lawyer: NY wrong-way driver to be exhumed, tested
The body of a woman who killed herself and seven other people by driving a minivan the wrong way on a parkway and crashing into an SUV will be exhumed for testing in an attempt to counter findings that she was drunk, a family lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:27:53 GMT)

Little budging in standoff on Dallas District Attorney Craig Watkins' budget
A stalemate between Dallas County's top leaders and District Attorney Craig Watkins over his budget - previously relegated to scathing memos and town hall meetings - spilled over Tuesday into a public hearing on taxes. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:43:30 GMT)

Video: Nancy Garrido's Lawyer Speaks
Philip Garrido's wife Nancy considered Jaycee Dugard and girls as family, according to her lawyer who spoke to Harry Smith. Hattie Kauffman reports on the neighbors' reactions to Garrido's arrest. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:52:06 GMT)

State Attorney's Office clears UM police who pointed gun at student
But accosted student's parents want university to suspend officers The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office said there was nothing criminal in the actions of University of Miami campus police who questioned a student at gunpoint about a stolen motorcycle, only to learn they had the wrong man. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:04:01 GMT)

Lawyer: Conn. probe action expected to come soon
A lawyer for former Connecticut state Rep. Abraham Giles says he expects "official action" in the state's corruption probe of Giles and Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez to come Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:05:49 GMT)

Attorney wants wrong-way driver exhumed
The attorney for a man whose wife's wrong-way accident killed eight people on New York's Taconic Parkway in July says he will ask authorities to exhume her body in order to prove she wasn't drinking at the time of the accident. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:51:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Calif. Kidnapper's Wife Misses Children
Lawyer: Calif. kidnap suspect's wife misses kids husband had with victim, saw them as a family (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:24:13 GMT)

Attorney for kidnap case wife worried by media coverage
The attorney for Nancy Garrido, charged in the Jaycee Lee Dugard abduction case, expressed concern Wednesday that intense media coverage may prejudice his client's ability to get a fair trial. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:59:03 GMT)

Lawyer: Calif. kidnap suspect's wife misses kids
The lawyer for the wife of accused kidnapper and rapist Phillip Garrido says his client misses the children her husband allegedly fathered with his victim, and says she saw them all as a family. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:19:52 GMT)

Merck’s Fosamax Didn’t Attack Woman’s Jaw, Lawyer Tells Jury
Sept. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Merck & Co. didn’t cause a Florida woman’s “jaw death” with its osteoporosis drug Fosamax , a lawyer for the company told jurors in the first trial of hundreds of claims over the medicine. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:47:01 GMT)

SC Attorney General to discuss Internet predator task force
South Carolina Attorney General Henry McMaster is talking about a task force created to go after people suspected of soliciting children for sex over the Internet. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:17:20 GMT)

No-frills lawyer 'as effective' as high-powered counterparts
An Auckland-based "no-frills" defence lawyer says he can provide legal services as effectively as high-powered counterparts who have fancy offices and several staff. Peter Eastwood says sole practitioners, colloquially known as... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:26:10 GMT)

State attorney general warns N.J. deputies about immigration law role
New Jersey's attorney general is warning two law enforcement agencies to follow the rules when questioning people about their immigration status. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:27:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Garrido's wife misses children
NEW YORK - The lawyer for the wife of accused kidnapper and rapist Phillip Garrido says his client misses the children her husband allegedly fathered with his victim, and... (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:53:35 GMT)

No-frills lawyer 'as effective' as high-powered counterparts
An Auckland-based "no-frills" defence lawyer says he can provide legal services as effectively as high-powered counterparts who have fancy offices and several staff. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:07:43 GMT)

Former attorney general says he's innocent
A former Ontario attorney general charged with criminal negligence in the death of a Toronto cyclist resigned from his economic development job Wednesday but said he's innocent. (Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:19:09 GMT)

Myanmar's Suu Kyi appeals against conviction: lawyer
Myanmar's detained pro-democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Thursday lodged an appeal against her internationally condemned conviction for breaching the terms of her house arrest, her lawyer said. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:29:58 GMT)

Missing lawyer, who disappeared in 2003, found in Germany
SINGAPORE: A lawyer who went missing more than six years ago has apparently surfaced in Germany. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:10:55 GMT)

Prominent lawyer to help prosecute Bryant
A prominent Canadian lawyer has been brought in to help the prosecution in its case against former Ontario attorney general Michael Bryant, who has been charged in the death of a bicycle courier. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:02:44 GMT)

Cuyahoga County commissioners won't vote today to pay for Auditor Frank Russo's special attorney
Cuyahoga County commissioners will not vote today on a resolution that could approve paying for a special attorney for county Auditor Frank Russo. Earlier this week commissioners said they would decide on the measure at their meeting today. Russo has... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:49:50 GMT)

Judge gives attorney more time to review Jabalee case
Mount Clemens -- A Macomb Circuit judge today ruled the attorney for a man accused of killing his parents over money in 2006 will get more time to review evidence in the case against his client. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:54:26 GMT)

SC gov lawyer: Handwritten note OKs pricey travel
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's lawyer says a handwritten note on a 1987 letter justifies high-priced travel for the disgraced chief executive and puts him in line with routine practices involving Commerce Department economic development trips. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:58:44 GMT)

Massachusetts Attorney General Announces Candidacy for Kennedy Seat
Attorney General Martha Coakley said Thursday she'll be a Democratic candidate in the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:34:30 GMT)

Lawyer Fined for Soliciting Families of Air-Crash Victims Within Banned Period
Richard J. Weiner , a prominent New Jersey personal injury lawyer, paid a $5,000 federal civil penalty for sending solicitation letters to families of passengers killed in the February crash of commuter jet in Buffalo, N.Y. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:40:14 GMT)

Attorney cites why 'people ... despise lawyers'
ROGERS, Ark. (AP) — A lawyer's request to schedule depositions around a college football game and his admission that taking time to settle cases lets him "make more money" has drawn a sharp rebuke from the Rogers city attorney. The city of Rogers is suing two car dealers and Ford Motor Co. alleging poor repairs to an ambulance, whose engine eventually burned up. Bob Maloney Ford- Mercury lawyer ... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:46:15 GMT)

GM lawyer takes over environmental responsibilities
General Motors today announced that a GM lawyer, Michael Robinson, will take over as vice president of environment, energy and safety policy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:05:43 GMT)

Mass. attorney general says she'll run for Kennedy seat
Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Thursday she will run as a Democratic candidate in the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:16:29 GMT)

Kg Buah Pala last stand: Lawyer among 10 detained
PENANG: More than 10 people, including a lawyer were detained when they tried to stop demolition workers from demolishing the second house. The light strike force personnel rounded up the group, comprising mainly supporters of the villagers. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:22:50 GMT)

Attorney: Padlocks endanger Jackson County inmates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A prisoners' rights attorney said this week he's still concerned about conditions at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center, even after the county took steps to... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:45:14 GMT)

New assistant district attorney hired
Nathan Haberman, a former corrections officer and law clerk, has been hired as an assistant district attorney in the Sheboygan County District Attorneys Office. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:51:14 GMT)

Lawyer appointed to act as receiver over 2 Detroit-area firms accused of financial fraud
DETROIT — A lawyer has been named receiver over two suburban Detroit financial firms accused of being the backbone of a $53 million Ponzi scheme. A judge appointed Southfield lawyer Earle Erman on Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:53:54 GMT)

Lawyer Draws Criticism in Rogers Suit
A lawyer"s request to schedule depositions around a college football game and his admission that not settling a case would let him "make more money" has drawn a sharp rebuke from the Rogers city attorney.from Channel 7 (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:00:57 GMT)

Mass. Attorney General announces candidacy for Ted Kennedy seat
AP Photo/Bizuayehu TesfayeMassachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Thursday she will run as a Democratic candidate in the special election to succeed the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The 20-year prosecutor said she can continue to... (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:42:14 GMT)

Massachusetts attorney general formally enters Senate race
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley on Thursday formally announced her bid for the state's vacant Senate seat long held by the late Sen. Ted Kennedy. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:26:41 GMT)

Attorney says runaway convert has nothing to fear
Nothing in a police report supports the belief of an Ohio teenager that she would be in jeopardy if she returned home, despite her claims that she fears for her life for converting from Islam to Christianity, her mother's attorney said in court Thursday. (Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:32:53 GMT)

Attorney: Maui Prince Hotel not closing
An attorney for Wells Fargo Bank says the threat of the Maui Prince Hotel and Makena Resort closing has disappeared. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:37:13 GMT)

Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: lawyer
YANGON (AFP) - A court in military-ruled Myanmar agreed Friday to hear an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction for breaching security laws, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 05:56:00 GMT)

Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: lawyer
A court in junta-ruled Myanmar agreed Friday to hear an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction for sheltering an American man who swam to her home, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:29:08 GMT)

Myanmar court agrees to hear Suu Kyi appeal: lawyer
A court in junta-ruled Myanmar agreed Friday to hear an appeal by opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi against her conviction that extended her house arrest by another 18 months, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:32:26 GMT)

City lawyer lists witnesses in case against Detroit
The City of Detroit's former top lawyer -- suing the city because she says she was demoted when she described 36th District Court as a "ghetto court" -- filed a witness list Thursday that includes a secretary expected to testify the word "ghetto" is not racist. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:33:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Teen not involved in beating
BALTIMORE | A teenager charged in the racially motivated beating of an elderly black fisherman was not involved in the attack and is "mortified" at being labeled a racist, his attorney said Thursday. In statements to police and to his lawyer, 16-year-old Emmanuel Miller pinned blame for the attack on Calvin E. Lockner, 28, a white supremacist who has a tattoo of Adolf Hitler and, according to ... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:18:03 GMT)

Convicted of Impersonating a Lawyer
A judge says a man convicted of impersonating a lawyer should not be allowed to stay free while a federal court considers his appeal. Howard O. Kieffer of Duluth, Minn., was convicted by a Bismarck jury in April on charges of mail fraud and making false statements. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:17:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Prop IED triggered Cedar Point bomb scare
A lawyer says that a Pennsylvania man accidentally left a dummy IED on the ground July 17 while loading luggage into his Jeep in the Cedar Point parking lot. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:05:22 GMT)

Lawyer plans to reopen 15 Toyota lawsuits
A Dallas attorney says he will file Tuesday to reopen 15 lawsuits involving rollover accidents as a result of allegations by a former Toyota lawyer that the company withheld or destroyed crash safety data it should have disclosed in up to 300 civil lawsuits. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:59:33 GMT)

Nancy Garrido attorney has been receiving threats
Attorney has armed bodyguard staying with him (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:07:16 GMT)

Grafton Township attorney resigns
Joe Gottemoller resigned as Grafton Township attorney at Thursday night's meeting, citing an inability by trustees to work together to overcome serious issues. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:30:14 GMT)

Judge Denies Release in Phony Lawyer Case
A judge says a man convicted of impersonating a lawyer should not be allowed to stay free while a federal court considers his appeal... (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:31:35 GMT)

Special prosecutor will investigate McHenry Co. state's attorney
A McHenry County judge this morning ordered the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate claims from a former secretary of State's Attorney Lou Bianchi that he had her do campaign-related work on public time. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:01:25 GMT)

Attorney says tests show Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee not pregnant
DALLAS — Prison medical records show Dirk Nowitzki's former fiancee is not pregnant, the Dallas Mavericks forward's attorney said Thursday. Cristal Taylor, 38, is serving a four-year prison sentence in Missouri following her May 6 arrest at Nowitzki's Dallas home on a probation violation. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:39:58 GMT)

18-year-old bounced check catches up with attorney
An allegedly worthless check written in 1991 has caught up with a member of the Lee County District Attorney’s Office. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:41:33 GMT)

Lawyer Says He'll Appeal Judge Ruling In Perez Case
HARTFORD -- A lawyer for Mayor Eddie A. Perez says he will appeal a state judge's decision Friday rejecting a motion to dismiss the charges against his client. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:28:10 GMT)

Attorney: Lawyer 'hung out to dry' by Kwame Kilpatrick
Detroit -- Detroit attorney Samuel McCargo faced daunting ethical issues in his representation of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and it's not clear he violated the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, a prominent attorney testified today at McCargo's discipline hearing. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:29:12 GMT)

Florida attorney general sues Systemax
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum on Friday sued Systemax Inc. and its subsidiaries, saying the companies failed to pay advertised rebates to consumers. (Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:33:28 GMT)

Lawyer: Santee Cooper to pay SC landowners $200M
A federal judge has ordered a South Carolina-owned utility to pay seven landowners in the eastern part of the state a settlement that could amount to close to $200 million. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:36:49 GMT)

Local Lawyer To Oversee Completion Of Kenwood Towne Place
A local lawyer has the unenviable task of unraveling the mess at Kenwood Towne Place. Contractors working on it early this year when they didn't get paid. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:50:33 GMT)

Local Lawyer To Oversee Completion Of Kenwood Towne Place
Local lawyer has unenviable task of unraveling the mess at Kenwood Towne Place. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 03:57:06 GMT)

Ethics case for Kilpatrick lawyer up to board
Detroit --The ethics case against the lawyer of disgraced ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is in the hands of the state's Attorney Discipline Board, which is weighing discipline against him for failing to tell the court his client lied under oath. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:16:48 GMT)

Dearborn attorney backs judge in woman's suit over hijab
A Dearborn attorney is spearheading opposition to a recent federal lawsuit filed against a Wayne County judge for allegedly telling a woman to remove her head scarf, saying the woman was not wearing a Muslim hijab and the lawsuit should never have been brought. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 05:16:58 GMT)

Wilson's son to run for state attorney general
A former prosecutor — the eldest son of a Republican congressman — is running for attorney general. Alan Wilson said Friday in an e-mail he will formally announce on Tuesday in Columbia his candidacy as a Republican in the 2010 election. He becomes the first candidate to seek to replace Republican Attorney General Henry McMaster, who is running for governor. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:14:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Kilpatrick texts weren't hidden
The secret agreement to stash the explosive Kwame Kilpatrick-Christine Beatty text messages in a safety deposit box wasn't an attempt to hide them, Kilpatrick's trial lawyer testified Friday. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:23:52 GMT)

Did state's attorney use office for political work?
A special prosecutor will investigate claims that McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi improperly ordered a secretary to do political work for him on county time, a judge ruled Friday. Bianchi in a statement late Friday dismissed the allegations against him as "politically motivated and spurious'' but pledged to cooperate with the inquiry. McHenry County Judge Gordon Graham earlier in ... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:27:09 GMT)

Jackley sworn in as state's attorney general
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - Marty Jackley, who has served as U.S. attorney for South Dakota since 2006, was sworn in Friday as the state's 30th attorney general. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:28:09 GMT)

City Manager, Attorney Given High Marks
Lakeland City Manager Doug Thomas and City Attorney Tim McCausland were given 'exceeds performance expectations' marks from city commissioners Friday in their annual performance reviews. On a scale of 1 to 5, Thomas received an overall score of 4.61 and McCausland a 4.53. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:48:39 GMT)

Kamehameha Schools obligated to report alleged sex assault to police, Hawaii attorney says
Kamehameha Schools was required under state law to call police immediately after a 12-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted repeatedly by two classmates over a three-day period that ended Monday, a prominent Family Court attorney said. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:11:39 GMT)

Obama granted attorney general an ethics waiver to investigate handling of Stevens case
WASHINGTON — Attorney General Eric Holder has received an ethics waiver from President Barack Obama to investigate government lawyers who prosecuted former Sen. Ted Stevens. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:38:22 GMT)

Lawyer on rape charges
A MELBOURNE compensation lawyer is facing rape charges over an alleged attack at an office Christmas party. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:50:59 GMT)

Commissioner to review GOP complaint against Attorney General Bullock
HELENA - The commissioner of political practices says he will accept and review a complaint the Montana Republican Party filed against Attorney General Steve Bullock. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:52:57 GMT)

Commissioner to Look at GOP Complaint Against Attorney General
The commissioner of political practices says he will accept and review a complaint the Montana Republican Party filed against Attorney General Steve Bullock. The GOP says that Bullock, as a candidate last year, wrongly allowed Democratic Party staffers to work on his campaign without reporting the assistance. Party Chairman Will Deschamps says the assistance, has it been reported, would have ... (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:48:59 GMT)

Debate brews over list for U.S. attorney
Debate brews over list for U.S. attorney (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:00:00 GMT)

Confirmed: Seahawks to sign Lawyer Milloy
Seattle's release of Brian Russell made room to sign Lawyer Milloy, according to Steve Wyche of the NFL Network.I had heard Milloy was at the Seahawks facility on Friday, but I spoke to Milloy this morning and he said he had not worked out.Milloy did go to Detroit earlier this year and was offered a contract so he's healthy. Stay tuned. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:59:14 GMT)

South Miami hires temporary city attorney
As of Friday, South Miami has new legal counsel -- for a month. Commission members voted 4-1 on Tuesday to hire Miami Beach-based lawyer Laurence Feingold to serve as interim city attorney until Sept. 30. (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 22:45:18 GMT)

Seahawks Set to Sign SS Lawyer Milloy
KFFL is reporting that the Seahawks will shortly announce the signing of veteran strong safety Lawyer Milloy. It’s not yet clear whether the Seahawks are bringing Milloy in to start immediately or how much the veteran can contribute right away. He reportedly rejected an earlier offer from the Detroit Lions and has expressed a desire [...] (Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:16:46 GMT)

Seattle Seahawks release S Brian Russell, set to add Lawyer Milloy
Cornerback Marcus Trufant will miss the first six games for the Seahawks. And veteran safety Brian Russell is gone, about to be replaced by 35-year-old Lawyer Milloy. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:22:20 GMT)

Albert L. Gordon dies at 94; attorney fought for gay rights
A heterosexual whose twin sons were gay, he battled bigotry in law enforcement and successfully argued for the revocation of laws against consensual homosexual acts. Albert L. Gordon, an attorney who helped advance gay rights in the 1970s and '80s by challenging discriminatory practices and laws, including a successful effort to decriminalize consensual homosexual acts, died Aug. 10 in Los ... (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 02:19:44 GMT)

Gangs: County Attorney José Rodríguez continues to press for injunction
EL PASO -- The courtroom battle between County Attorney José Rodríguez and several El Pasoans who do not want to be classified as members of the Bloods street gang is about to restart. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:08:59 GMT)

Ragged group home probably the tip of the iceberg, city attorney says
Police and code-enforcement officers missed signs that could have closed a suspected illegal group home, San Bernardino's city attorney worried Saturday. Meanwhile, authorities widened the investigation into the home and surrounding buildings, where they say elderly and mentally ill residents were squeezed into cramped chicken coops with few amenities and buckets for toilets. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:14:00 GMT)

Attorney for Anoka-Hennepin teacher in harassment case says some facts distorted
Allegations against a teacher on unpaid leave from the Anoka-Hennepin School District following a student harassment case may have been "somewhat distorted," her attorney says. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 06:58:13 GMT)

Hlophe lawyer slams Kriegler
Western Cape Judge President John Hlophe's lawyer lashed out at former Constitutional Court judge Johann Kriegler on Friday, calling him an "old man" who has made "disturbing comments" about his client. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:02:44 GMT)

County attorney sits on cemetery decision
GILLETTE -- Campbell County Attorney Jeani Stone has reached a decision regarding possible violation of the state's open meetings law by the Campbell County Cemetery District. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:56:38 GMT)

Richards ban savage, says lawyer
The lawyer representing Dean Richards describes the three-year ban given to the former Harlequins rugby director as "savage" and "excessive". (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:17:17 GMT)

Lawyer Files Kenyan Document With Court
A California lawyer who says President Obama was born in Kenya has filed in federal court a copy of what she claims is his birth certificate. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:26:12 GMT)

DA sends case to Attorney General
SAN JOSE -- The Santa Clara County District Attorney's office will not be performing the prosecution of a 2008 murder case. The case against Williams Rodriguez has been turned over to the State Attorney General. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:56:08 GMT)

Local attorney arrested on drug charges
A well-known Rapid City attorney who once volunteered for the state's Teen Court program was arrested on drug charges Thursday night. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 14:07:47 GMT)

Chiong to see lawyer on Paco's transfer to Spain
Thelma Chiong, Crusade Against Violence (CAV) National Vice-President, said she will consult her lawyer about their next move on the order to transfer convicted rapist and murderer Francisco ‘Paco’ Larrañaga to Spain. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:11:13 GMT)

Jackley Sworn In As S.D. Attorney General
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Marty Jackley, who has served as U.S. attorney for South Dakota since 2006, was sworn in Friday as the state’s 30th attorney general. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:52:32 GMT)

Seattle Seahawks announce addition of veteran Lawyer Milloy
The Seattle Seahawks have signed safety Lawyer Milloy to a one-year contract, bringing the veteran back to the area where he grew up. (Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:52:23 GMT)

Seahawks sign Lawyer Milloy to 1-year deal
Seattle has signed safety Lawyer Milloy to a one-year contract, bringing the veteran back to the area where he grew up. The team made an official announcement Sunday, one day after cutting Brian Russell, who started at safety for two seasons. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:17:46 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. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 05:51:36 GMT)

Jackley Sworn In As S.D. Attorney General
SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Marty Jackley, who has served as U.S. attorney for South Dakota since 2006, was sworn in Friday as the state’s 30th attorney general. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:52:32 GMT)

Attorney for Anoka-Hennepin teacher in harassment case says some facts distorted
Allegations against a teacher on unpaid leave from the Anoka-Hennepin School District following a student harassment case may have been "somewhat distorted," her attorney says. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:57:40 GMT)

Local attorney arrested on drug charges
A well-known Rapid City attorney who once volunteered for the state's Teen Court program was arrested on drug charges Thursday night. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:23:48 GMT)

Human trafficking an issue in NZ - lawyer
Two Ukranian victims of human trafficking have been prosecuted for passport fraud when they should be receiving help from New Zealand authorities, their lawyer says. Jeremy Bioletti said he had defended one woman who was brought... (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:23:38 GMT)

Attorney Says Merriman Trying To Protect Tequila
An attorney for San Diego Chargers star Shawne Merriman says he's confident his client won't be charged in an alleged attack on his reality star girlfriend. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:01:22 GMT)

Human trafficking an issue in NZ - lawyer
Two Ukranian victims of human trafficking have been prosecuted for passport fraud when they should be receiving help from New Zealand authorities, their lawyer says. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:04:02 GMT)

County attorney sits on cemetery decision
GILLETTE -- Campbell County Attorney Jeani Stone has reached a decision regarding possible violation of the state's open meetings law by the Campbell County Cemetery District. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:55:17 GMT)

Mobile attorney takes helm of state Judicial Inquiry Commission
The new chairman is Mobile attorney Norman Waldrop, whose legal career in civil litigation has lasted nearly as long as the commission he now heads. He did his undergraduate work at Auburn and went to law school at the University of Alabama. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:32:40 GMT)

Lawyer struck off rolls
DAVID Khong Siak Meng, a lawyer of 16 years' standing, was struck off the rolls of lawyers on Monday. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:01:04 GMT)

Lawyer pulled up for seeking narco-analysis of chief ministers
An irritated Supreme Court bench Monday imposed a fine of Rs.10,000 on an advocate for seeking narco-analysis tests on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati and three former chief ministers. The lawyer alleged the politicians were involved in 'running a transfer and posting industry'. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:55:45 GMT)

District can delay response to attorney-fee request
CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign school district has until later this month to respond to a request for attorney fees in its consent-decree case. District Court Judge Joe Billy McDade granted a motion allowing the district to wait to respond to the attorney fee request until after the court rules on a settlement agreement in the case. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:18:13 GMT)

Uganda: Gulu Attorney Cleared of Bribe Charges
Kampala — THE Gulu resident state attorney, William Muwonge, who had been accused of receiving a bribe of sh150,000, has been acquitted. Justice John Bosco Katutsi ruled that Muwonge did not have a case to answer. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:47:20 GMT)

Domestic help who robbed SC lawyer arrested
New Delhi, Sept 7 (PTI) A 23-year-old domestic help from West Bengal, who allegedly looted articles, including a rare 18th century 'one rupee coin', from a senior Supreme Court lawyer's residence was arrested here, police said today. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:51:22 GMT)

Lawyer wants secret Detroit payments revealed
The lawyer for a man who claims two Detroit police officers performed an illegal search on him wants a jury to be able to hear about secret payments of nearly $700,000 by the city to other men who made similar allegations. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:13:12 GMT)

Human trafficking an issue in NZ says lawyer
Two Ukrainian victims of human trafficking have been prosecuted for passport fraud when they should be receiving help from New Zealand authorities, their lawyer says (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:25:32 GMT)

County attorney explains lack of AG’s opinion
Following the August 28 hearings of three cases dismissed last year by Liberty County Judge Phil Fitzgerald, the Advocate questioned County Attorney Wes Hinch about why his office is not seeking a formal opinion from the Texas Attorney General. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:49:45 GMT)

Traffic police nab lawyer for ‘blocking’ arrest
FOR his “intervention in a police function,” a lawyer and former provincial legal officer was arrested by a police official inside the Cebu City Police Office traffic section at past noon yesterda read more (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:42:34 GMT)

Mexico attorney general replaced as drug war flags
Mexican President Felipe Calderon replaced his attorney general on Monday to try to revamp a war against drug cartels that has stalled. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:46:54 GMT)

Mexico removes attorney general to revamp drug war
Mexican President Felipe Calderon removed his attorney general on Monday to try to revamp a war against drug cartels that have resisted an army campaign to defeat them. (Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:49:01 GMT)

Mexico: Attorney General Is Replaced
President Felipe Calderón removed Attorney General Eduardo Medina Mora on Monday to try to revamp the government’s fight against drug trafficking. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:04:03 GMT)

Mexico removes attorney general who spearheaded drug war
Mexican President Felipe Calderon on Monday removed his attorney general who had spearheaded the government's anti-drug campaign that has so far failed to defeat powerful cartels. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:14:25 GMT)

Mexican attorney general resigns
Mexico's attorney general resigns from what is considered the most dangerous job in the government. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:15:46 GMT)

Louisville lawyer pleads guilty in "bust out" scheme
Suspended Louisville lawyer Bruce Atherton has pleaded guilty to aiding a scheme in which other defendants allegedly "busted out" small businesses by pretending to buy them, then draining their assets before the deals were completed. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:52:23 GMT)

Lawyer Milloy finds his way back home to Seahawks
RENTON – He wanted to return home. And after turning down an opportunity to do so after the 2006 season as a free agent, Tacoma native and University of Washington product Lawyer Milloy got another opportunity this week and couldn’t pass it up. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:24:21 GMT)

Wayne Township attorney resigns after charges linked with violating restraining order
The Wayne Township attorney and attorney for the Passaic County Regular Republican Organization resigned this weekend after being charged Saturday with violating a restraining order, a report in the Record said. Mark Semeraro turned himself in to police and was... (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:12:00 GMT)

Mac clone maker's lawyer denies spilling Apple secrets
Computerworld - Mac clone maker Psystar's lead lawyer said he did not reveal details of the company's case t0 a prominent Harvard Law School professor, according to court documents. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:37:16 GMT)

Attorney General Battling Mexico Drug Cartel War Resigns
Mexican President Felipe Calderon has accepted the resignation of the attorney general who was leading the battle against drug cartels, making the biggest shake-up yet in his offensive against organized crime. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:51:59 GMT)

How lawyer won fen-phen case
It sounds like a John Grisham book. A lawyer, working nearly alone for three years, takes on powerful interests, defends wronged clients, gets lawyers disabarred and wins millions. In Angela Ford's case, that's what happened. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:10:54 GMT)

Psystar lawyer defends against leak accusations
Psystar's chief lawyer, K.A.D. Camera of the firm Camera and Shipley, is protesting allegations that he broke an order against sharing details of the company's legal battle with Apple. He is said to have leaked information to Charles Nesson, a Harvard Law School professor and the founder of the Berkman Center for Internet and Society. "The accusation that I have somehow violated the protective ... (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:28:03 GMT)

Attorney charged with theft in Hudson County real estate case
Mark E. Gold Mark E. Gold, an attorney handling a real-estate case in Hudson County Superior Court was arrested last week after withdrawing nearly $300,000 of a client's money that was supposed to be in an attorney trust account, according... (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:51:57 GMT)

Lawyer cleared of 2 charges
A PROSECUTOR yesterday recommended the dismissal of complaints filed by a traffic police officer against a lawyer for oral defamation and obstruction of justice. read more (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:28:27 GMT)

Mac clone maker's lawyer denies spilling Apple secrets
Psystar's lead lawyer said he did not reveal details of the company's case to a prominent Harvard Law School professor, court documents show. But he approved a "circus day" at Psystar's headquarters in August as part of a PR strategy to spin the case its way. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:53:49 GMT)

Mac clone maker's lawyer denies spilling Apple secrets
A lawyer representing Psystar told the judge presiding over Apple's lawsuit against the clone maker that he did not reveal details of the case to a prominent Harvard Law School professor. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:54:53 GMT)

Ohio attorney general says $475M Merrill Lynch settlement with pension fund now a done deal
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says $475 million in settlement money is ready for distribution to Merrill Lynch investors in Ohio and elsewhere. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:01:05 GMT)

Seahawks: Team signs Lawyer Milloy to replace Brian Russell
The Seattle Seahawks signed safety Lawyer Milloy to a one-year contract. The move coincided with the Seahawks terminating free safety Brian Russell's contract. Milloy's contract is for one season. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:21:40 GMT)

Chicago Attorney Enters U.S. Senate Race
A Chicago attorney is running as a Democrat for President Barack Obama's old U.S. Senate seat. Jacob Meister announced his candidacy Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:24:06 GMT)

Lawyer uses Collingwood fans as defence for client's language
A LAWYER was criticised for using Collingwood supporters as a defence for his Geelong client's feral behaviour during an incident where he called a pub manger a "f--king poofter". (Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:42:28 GMT)

BALCO lawyer released after 16-month prison term
The lawyer who leaked confidential grand jury testimony of Barry Bonds and other athletes to the San Francisco Chronicle five years ago was released from prison after serving 16 months of his 30-month sentence. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:13:40 GMT)

Reality star's attorney: Linebacker's story 'spin'
Tila Tequila's attorney is calling NFL linebacker Shawne Merriman's explanation of an altercation with the reality star that led to his arrest "spin." (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 04:52:53 GMT)

Lawyer: We'll drop lawsuit if Big Ben admits rape
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- The lawyer for a former Nevada casino worker who has accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her says his client will drop her civil lawsuit if he acknowledges the rape and apologizes. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:00:08 GMT)

Lawyer: We'll Drop Suit If Steelers QB Admits Rape
Lawyer for Roethlisberger accuser says client will drop lawsuit if Steelers QB admits rape (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:09:11 GMT)

Tila Tequila's attorney: Linebacker's story 'spin'
Tila Tequila's attorney on Tuesday called San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman's explanation of an altercation with the reality star that led to his arrest "spin" and predicted it would be discredited. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:17:19 GMT)

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