Attorney News Sep 2009
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Thaksin's lawyer has his license revoked for bribery attempt
The Law Society of Thailand's subcommittee on professional conduct on Wednesday ruled to revoke the lawyer license of Pichit Chuenban for his involvement in the bribery attempt last year. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:06:24 GMT)
Tribunal rejects transgendered lawyer's complaint
A federal human rights tribunal has rejected a complaint by a transgendered lawyer that she was discriminated against when the Canadian Forces refused to enlist her. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:13:12 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General: More Mortgage Servicers Will be Sued
Ohio Attorney General: More Mortgage Servicers Will be Sued (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:14:10 GMT)
Tila Tequila attorney: Shawne Merriman explanation is 'spin'
Tila Tequila's attorney says Shawne Merriman's account of what happened leading up to his arrest is "spin." (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:51:41 GMT)
Denver Lawyer Wants To Put Ads On Cop Cars
Seeing that the city of Denver's budget crisis is so severe it may lead to police layoffs, a local lawyer is proposing selling ads on Denver police patrol cars as a way to shore up the budget. And he says he'll be the first to step up and pay for the privilege. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:54:09 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer says Madoff could've been caught earlier
A former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer who recommended questioning discrepancies in records from Bernard Madoff's firm in 2004 says supervisors derailed her efforts by excluding her from key conference calls with the now-convicted Ponzi-scheme fraudster. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:08:37 GMT)
Big Ben's attorney rejects settlement offer
The attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rejecting a settlement offer by a former Nevada casino worker who claims the Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her. Roethlisberger attorney David Cornwell says the woman's offer is bizarre. The woman wants Roethlisberger to admit to the allegations, apologize and donate $100,000 to the Committee to Aid Abused Women, a Reno ... (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:25:48 GMT)
Ben Roethlisberger's lawyer rejects settlement offer in sexual assault suit
PITTSBURGH - The lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rejecting a settlement offer by a former Nevada casino worker who claims the Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:50:10 GMT)
Tila Tequila's Lawyer: Linebacker's Story 'Spin'
Reality TV star's lawyer: Shawne Merriman's account of fight is a verbal attack. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:17:56 GMT)
Steelers QB's Attorney Rejects Settlement Offer
Roethlisberger's attorney rejects accuser's offer to settle if Steelers QB admits allegation (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:55:50 GMT)
Steelers QB's attorney rejects settlement offer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rejecting a settlement offer... (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:56:56 GMT)
Veteran, lawyer and philanthropist Jack Giannini dies
World War Two veteran, author and local lawyer Jack Giannini, who was well know in recent years for giving gifts of computers and money to local schools and libraries, has died. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:33:38 GMT)
BofA fires back in feud with N.Y. attorney general
Bank of America Corp. is firing back in an escalating feud with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:59:35 GMT)
Steelers QB's attorney rejects settlement offer
The attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rejecting a settlement offer by a former Nevada casino worker who claims the Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:08:41 GMT)
Thomas exploring bid for Arizona attorney general
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas is forming an exploratory committee to gauge support for a possible candidacy for state attorney general in 2010. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:35:21 GMT)
District Attorney plans to review Merriman case
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The District Attorney's Office is reviewing accusations of domestic violence that reality TV star Tila Tequila filed against San Diego Chargers star linebacker Shawne Merriman. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 22:17:38 GMT)
District Attorney reviewing Merriman case
The District Attorney's Office on Wednesday began reviewing accusations of domestic violence that reality TV star Tila Tequila brought against star linebacker Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers. (Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:47:29 GMT)
Steelers' 'Big Ben' lawyer shuns settlement offer
The lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger turned down a settlement offer from a woman who claims the Super Bowl champion sexually assaulted her. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:03:39 GMT)
Steelers QB's attorney rejects settlement offer
The attorney for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger on Wednesday rejected a settlement offer by a Nevada woman who claims the Super Bowl champion sexually assaulted her at a Lake Tahoe hotel-casino. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:30:47 GMT)
La Plata, Md., Lawyer Accused of Plundering Estate
A prominent La Plata lawyer was charged Wednesday with stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from an estate he was appointed to handle, and investigators are trying to determine whether he took money from several other clients. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
District Attorney starts deciding whether to charge Shawne Merriman
The District Attorney began deciding whether to bring charges against Shawne Merriman. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:21:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Payouts a surprise to cops
Two Detroit cops at the center of $698,000 in secret settlement payments over allegations of illegal body cavity searches never knew about the payouts, a city lawyer said Wednesday in a court filing. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:24:58 GMT)
Thaksin's lawyer has his license revoked for bribery attempt
The Law Society of Thailand's subcommittee on professional conduct on Wednesday ruled to revoke the lawyer license of Pichit Chuenban for his involvement in the bribery attempt last year. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:30:22 GMT)
Conte lawyer out of prison
NEW YORK - 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. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:03:05 GMT)
DoD lawyer stops short of assuring Gitmo closing
The Pentagon's top lawyer says the Obama administration remains committed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison early next year but is stopping short of assuring it will happen. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:21:14 GMT)
Tila Tequila has meeting with San Diego district attorney in Shawne Merriman case
Tila Tequila, the reality TV star who accused Shawne Merriman of domestic violence last weekend, said via her Twitter feed that she will meet with the San Diego County district attorney's office on Friday. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:06:41 GMT)
US Attorney in WVa stepping down
WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) -- After three years as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, Sharon Potter is leaving government service.Potter was appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush after serving as an assistant U.S. attorney in the d... (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:21:09 GMT)
Hearing Set on $27M Stanford Lawyer Bill
The lawyer appointed to run Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford's businesses will get to defend his request for $27 million in fees in court. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 15:43:47 GMT)
DOD lawyer hedges on closing Gitmo by January
The Pentagon's top lawyer on Thursday said the Obama administration remains committed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison by early next year but stopped shortof assuring it will happen. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:01:15 GMT)
Attorney: Case against former Vas aide will go to trial
An attorney for Melvin Ramos said he expects the case against the former mayoral long-time aide to Joseph Vas to go to trial. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:03:38 GMT)
Senate committee to consider confirming Paul Fishman as U.S. attorney for N.J.
The Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled a Sept. 17 meeting to consider confirming Paul Fishman as the next U.S. attorney for New Jersey. President Obama nominated Fishman, 52, in May to become the state's top federal law enforcement officials. He served... (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:27:11 GMT)
DOD lawyer hedges on closing Gitmo by January
The Pentagon's top lawyer on Thursday said the Obama administration remains committed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison by early next year but stopped short of assuring it will happen. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:43:12 GMT)
DoD lawyer hedges on closing Gitmo by January - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times
WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s top lawyer said Thursday the Obama administration remains committed to closing the Guantanamo Bay prison by early next year but stopped short of assuring it will happen. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:55:19 GMT)
Attorney, CPA charged in tax-shelter scheme
WASHINGTON - A federal grand jury has indicted a Mesa attorney and a certified public account for running an offshore tax shelter designed to defraud the Internal Revenue Service. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:35:21 GMT)
US Attorney In W.Va. Stepping Down
WHEELING, W.Va. -- After three years as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia, Sharon Potter is leaving government service. Potter was appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush after serving as an assistant U.S. attorney in the district since 1992. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:40:33 GMT)
Lawyer may seek list of women from Roethlisberger
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) -- The lawyer for a woman who is accusing Ben Roethlisberger of rape is prepared to ask a Nevada court to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to name all the women he has had sex with. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:34:34 GMT)
Obama nominates lawyer, professor for TVA board
President Barack Obama has named two nominees for the Tennessee Valley Authority board of directors. One is a public-interest lawyer with a background in environmental issues and the other is an economics professor experienced in rate-setting policy. (Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:10:32 GMT)
Briefs: Lawyer may ask for Big Ben's sexual history
Thursday's NFL news briefs: The lawyer for a woman who is accusing Ben Roethlisberger of rape is prepared to ask a Nevada court to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to name all the women he has had sex with. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:23:55 GMT)
Big Ben's attorney: Accuser being led by 'unscrupulous lawyer'
The lawyer for a woman who is accusing Ben Roethlisberger of rape is prepared to ask a Nevada court to compel the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback to name all the women he has had sex with, court documents show. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:49:31 GMT)
Senate panel endorses Burke for U.S. attorney
Phoenix lawyer Dennis Burke was endorsed Thursday by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, all but guaranteeing his appointment as Arizona's next U.S. attorney. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:22:21 GMT)
COUNTERFEIT OFFENCES: THREE YEARS IN THE SLAMMER FOR LAWYER'S CHAUFFER
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- A lawyer's chauffer was sentenced to three years jail by the Sessions Court here today after finding him guilty of using and being in possession of counterfeit money, about two years ago. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:26:06 GMT)
Ex-Monroe County government attorney faces prison
James Hendrick, once Monroe County's powerful government attorney, learns Friday whether he will go to prison for 3 1/2 years for his 2007 convictions on obstructing justice and witness tampering in a Keys corruption case. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:41:29 GMT)
Names Of 4 Finalists For U.S. Attorney For Connecticut Sent To Obama
The field of candidates pursuing the position of U.S. attorney for Connecticut narrowed Thursday when the state's two U.S. senators sent the names of their four preferred finalists to President Barack Obama, according to information obtained by The Courant. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:43:07 GMT)
Report: 4 finalists for US attorney post
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Connecticut's two U.S. senators have given President Barack Obama the names of four preferred finalists for the vacant position of U.S. attorney for Connecticut. The Hartford Courant obtained the letter written by Sens. Christopher Dodd and Joe Lieberman. The senators recommend acting U.S. Attorney Nora Dannehy; David Fein, a former associate Counsel to President Bill ... (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:49:41 GMT)
Report: 4 finalists for US attorney post
Connecticut's two U.S. senators have given President Barack Obama the names of four preferred finalists for the vacant position of U.S. attorney for Connecticut. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:03:17 GMT)
Accuser's lawyer requests names of all the women Roethlisberger has slept with
While the lawyer for a Harrah’s Lake Tahoe worker who claims she was raped by Pittsburgh Steeler’s quarterback Ben Roethlisberger demands that he reveal the names of women he had sex with, the woman said in a sworn statement that the people who said she bragged about the encounter were lying. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:01:06 GMT)
Respect would have defused tension between lawyer, officer: PRO 7 chief
THOUGH he has directed his investigation office to look into the matter, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Director Lani-o Nerez believes the incident involving lawyer read more (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:57:53 GMT)
Attorney General Holder decides not to charge former Bush Justice Department official
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Eric Holder has decided not to bring any criminal charges against a former Bush administration official who lawmakers said lied to them in sworn testimony. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:27:18 GMT)
SC Attorney General candidate Alan Wilson addresses dad’s outburst
Trying to stay on message about his candidacy for attorney general, Alan Wilson answers questions about his father yelling, ‘you lie’ during President’s speech. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:35:10 GMT)
Lawyer: Man accused in Wis mayor attack needs meds
Associated Press - September 11, 2009 12:25 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) - The lawyer for the man accused of attacking the Milwaukee mayor last month says his client hasn't been getting the medication... (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:43:52 GMT)
AFTERNOON UPDATE: Local attorney’s trial wraps up
WALLA WALLA — The trial of local attorney William McCool has ended, but the outcome is in doubt. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:14:21 GMT)
No Charges For Former US Attorney Schlozman
Former U.S. attorney Bradley Schlozman will not face criminal charges. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:18:20 GMT)
Attorney For Alleged Rape Victim Cites Conflict Of Interest At Prosecutor's Office
The attorney for an alleged University of Arkansas rape victim cites a conflict of interest at Washington County Prosecutor's Office. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:38:22 GMT)
No crime shredding Stanford papers: defense lawyer
The security chief accused of illegally shredding documents at Stanford Financial Group was simply "taking out the garbage" and committed no crime, his lawyer said in a court filing. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:03:25 GMT)
7 arrested in Guatemala in lawyer killing scandal
Authorities in Guatemala have arrested seven men, including five police officers, for the killing of a prominent lawyer who accused the country's president in a posthumously released video. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:47:27 GMT)
San Diego district attorney closes case against Merriman
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis has dismissed reality TV star Tila Tequila's accusations that San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman choked her and threw her to the ground early Sunday. (Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:25:39 GMT)
Guatemala arrests 7 in lawyer-killing scandal
Authorities in Guatemala arrested seven suspects Friday, including five police officers, in the killing of a prominent lawyer who accused President Alvaro Colom of involvement in his death in a posthumously released video. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:39:00 GMT)
Seven arrested for murder of Guatemalan lawyer
Six police officers and a former soldier were arrested in Guatemala for the murder of a lawyer who sparked political turmoil by accusing the country's president of plotting his death. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:41:45 GMT)
Guatemala arrests 9 in lawyer-killing scandal
Authorities in Guatemala arrested nine suspects Friday, including five police officers, in the killing of a prominent lawyer who accused President Alvaro Colom of involvement in his death in a posthumously released video. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:15:47 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney in KC won’t be charged with lying to Congress
The Justice Department on Friday said career professionals properly decided not to charge Bradley Schlozman, the former U.S. attorney in Kansas City, with lying to Congress. The department told Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer of New York in a letter that a complete review that was “transparent” supported the decision not to prosecute. But a department official noted that “nothing ... should be ... (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:17:16 GMT)
Early release possible for Iraqi shoe-thrower, attorney says
The Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at then-President George W. Bush at a news conference in December could be released from jail as early as next week, his attorney told CNN on Friday. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 03:43:29 GMT)
Suspect in Adenhart death might get new attorney
A Superior Court judge will rule Monday whether a former Riverside man should have a new attorney to defend him against charges he was driving drunk when he crashed into another car, killing Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart and two friends. Defense attorney Randall Longwith has been representing Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, who is charged with three counts of second-degree murder and related drunken ... (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:56:03 GMT)
Obituary: Thomas Smail Jr., tax attorney and art lover
Thomas E. Smail Jr., who was an art lover, avid golfer and prominent tax attorney in Sacramento for more than 40 years, died Sept. 5 at age 81. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:03:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Denver cops planted drugs on 10-year-old
A lawyer for Leo Cisneros accused the Denver police Friday of planting drugs in a child's pocket and of conducting sloppy investigative work, and criticized them for focusing on the victim of a crime rather than the perpetrators. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:16:05 GMT)
Ogle County state’s attorney named to juvenile task force
OREGON – Ogle County State’s Attorney John B. “Ben” Roe has been appointed to a new state task force to study if 17-year-olds charged with felony offenses should be tried as juveniles or as adults. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:28:49 GMT)
Sturgis city attorney resigns
Sturgis is in search of a new city attorney after Candi Thomson tendered her resignation at Tuesday's city council meeting. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:31:11 GMT)
Seven held in Guatemalan lawyer's death
Guatemalan authorities said they arrested seven men Friday in connection with the May 10 slaying of lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg, who left behind a videotape saying that if anything happened to him, President Alvaro Colom would be responsible. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:32:28 GMT)
Lake City mourns passing of former prosecuting attorney
LAKE CITY - Gary C. Hoffman, former prosecuting attorney of Lake City from 1964 to 1988 and one of Michigan’s longest acting prosecuting attorneys passed away peacefully at his home in Lake City on Friday at the age of 74. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:36:21 GMT)
Long-time Pontiac attorney dies
Long-time Pontiac attorney James Herr passed away Friday morning. He was 79 and living at Brighton Gardens, Burr Ridge, at the time of his death. Pontiac attorney Ronald Fellheimer reminisced Friday about Herr and his lengthy career in Pontiac. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:13:49 GMT)
Iraqi 'shoe-thrower' to be freed on Monday: lawyer
Muntazer al-Zaidi, the Iraqi reporter who shot to fame when he threw his shoes at then US president George W. Bush, is set to be released from jail on Monday, his lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 13:07:24 GMT)
Court raps lawyer for giving wrong undertakings
Worried about the sanctity of statements made in court, the Delhi High Court has rapped a lawyer for giving wrong undertakings to delay proceedings, and slapped a fine of RS.25,000 on the petitioner. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:26:06 GMT)
State Attorney General to probe Paolo dealings
The Attorney General's Office has been asked to conduct a criminal investigation into allegations that Murray Paolo, former director of the county air support program, used county resources to obtain a private helicopter pilot's rating and illegally sold surplus federal helicopter parts to private citizens. (Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:52:12 GMT)
Local attorney faces charges in 2 counties
SEGUIN — Legal problems have mounted for a local attorney whose husband was indicted last July on federal wire fraud charges. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:11:58 GMT)
Peruvian nanny's attorney hopes DA will retry case
The attorney of a Peruvian nanny who had her capital murder conviction overturned by an appeals court said she hopes the Collin County District Attorney's Office don't plan on bringing their case to a higher court. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:44:47 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, 13 Sep 2009 05:53:59 GMT)
Senate committee advances Rapid City lawyer's nomination for federal judgeship
The Senate Judiciary Committee has sent the federal judgeship nomination of Rapid City lawyer Jeffrey Viken to the full Senate floor. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:07:58 GMT)
Sturgis city attorney resigns
Sturgis is in search of a new city attorney after Candi Thomson tendered her resignation at Tuesday's city council meeting. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:11:49 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, 13 Sep 2009 07:00:01 GMT)
District Attorney’s Office will have new senior attorney Oct. 1
Fourteenth Judicial District Attorney Elizabeth Oldham, who oversees Routt, Moffat and Grand county offices, said a new deputy DA will start working in Routt County on Oct. 1 as a senior attorney. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 07:05:43 GMT)
Success & Service - Modesto attorney Gianelli inducted into law school hall of fame
The late Modesto attorney Louis F. "Bud" Gianelli was among four people inducted into the (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:13:00 GMT)
Curry joins Saunders County attorney’s office
WAHOO – It’s official: Carolyn Curry has joined is the new Saunders County deputy attorney. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 08:48:43 GMT)
MIC assembly: Lawyer S. Murugesan named sec gen
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer S. Murugesan has been named the secretary-general of MIC by party supremo Datuk S. Samy Vellu at the general assembly here Sunday. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:06:13 GMT)
District attorney candidate promises more grant money
Fighting crime costs money, and Democratic district attorney candidate Chris Asplen says he knows how to bring more of it to the DA's office. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:10:49 GMT)
Top lawyer to get accused out of Africa
A HIGH-PROFILE lawyer who won a reprieve for the Cardiff Three has taken on the case of a Welshman locked up in a notorious African jail for a crime he insists he did not commit. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 09:53:51 GMT)
Coleman lawyer: 'I try to see Jesus Christ in the face of everyone I defend'
Belleville lawyer John O'Gara, has stood beside people accused of the most heinous crimes committed in the state -- a necropheliac serial killer who targeted children, a murderer convicted of shooting a 9-week-old infant in the face with a shotgun and most recently, a Columbia father and husband accused of strangling his whole family. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 10:36:48 GMT)
Lawyer crosses over to theatrical criminal role
Vincent Community Board member and lawyer Tim Cadogan has turned to a life of crime - but only on stage. He is relishing being a villain, taking the role of conniving career criminal Fagin in the Alexandra Musical Society's latest production. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:18:40 GMT)
Iran frees Mousavi aide, human rights lawyer: report
Iran has freed a close aide to opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi and a prominent lawyer who belongs to Nobel prize winner Shirin Ebadi?s rights group, the ILNA news agency reported on Sunday. (Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:23:09 GMT)
On His Way Out, District Attorney Keeps Close Watch on Race to Replace Him
Robert M. Morgenthau’s name is not on Tuesday’s election ballot for the Manhattan district attorney’s job. But he is campaigning as if it were, backing Cyrus R. Vance Jr. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:46:03 GMT)
Peru wants lawyer for Shining Path leader charged
Peru's justice minister says the government will ask a public prosecutor to file "apology for terrorism" charges against the lawyer for imprisoned Shining Path rebel leader Abimael Guzman. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:42:51 GMT)
Boulder lawyer climbs nearly all of Colorado's 14ers
Boulder native Bart Miller took a seven-week sabbatical this summer from his work as a lawyer for a nonprofit group to climb to the summits of 53 of Colorado's fourteeners. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:15:28 GMT)
Timing of Brimble's death critical - lawyer
THE longer Dianne Brimble was lying dead on the floor of Mark Wilhelm's cabin in a cruise ship, the less likely it was that Wilhelm was guilty of manslaughter, his lawyer has told the NSW Supreme Court. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:42:00 GMT)
Attorney General Corbett To Announce Run For Governor
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett is kicking off his campaign for the 2010 Republican gubernatorial nomination. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:16:57 GMT)
Independence Party will vote on district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY -- Independence Party voters will be the only ones going to the polls Tuesday in Cattaraugus County in a countywide vote for district attorney during primary elections. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:29:51 GMT)
N.C. attorney general to speak at chamber lunch
Roy Cooper, North Carolina's attorney general, will be the keynote speaker at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce's September Power Luncheon on Tuesday at noon at Brook Valley Country Club. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:01:59 GMT)
Delhi lawyer jailed for month for not vacating rented house
The Delhi High court Monday sentenced a lawyer to one month in jail for not complying with its earlier order to vacate his rented apartment. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:41:28 GMT)
FOX13 Insiders: City Attorney's Office
FOX13's Political Insiders Joseph Kyles and Mike Fleming offer their insight on the DA's investigation of Elbert Jefferson and the city attorney's office, as well as the official candidate list for the mayoral special election with a whopping 25 hopefuls vying for city hall. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:18:27 GMT)
City still searching for attorney
BRISTOL — The city is still looking for an attorney to head up its legal office. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:26:27 GMT)
Brooke Astor Lawyer a ‘Casualty’ in Dispute, Attorney Says
Sept. 14 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer accused of helping Brooke Astor’s son steal millions of dollars and artwork from the late philanthropist is a “casualty” in a family dispute over her fortune, his attorney told jurors at the end of a four- month trial. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:47:02 GMT)
Trial for Lehigh Valley lawyer John P. Karoly under way in Philadelphia
The prominent Allentown lawyer maintains his innocence on charges of mail fraud and money laundering. In July Karoly pleaded guilty to charges he failed to pay taxes on $5.2 million income. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:51:20 GMT)
Pa. Attorney General Corbett kicking off gubernatorial campaign
PITTSBURGH - Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett is kicking off his campaign for the 2010 Republican gubernatorial nomination. Mr. Corbett is scheduled to make his announcement Monday night at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh. The event is th (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:22:15 GMT)
United States: Attorney General Of Massachusetts Announces Initiative On Executive And Director Compensation
The compensation practices of nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts just became subject to increased scrutiny. The Non-Profit Organizations/Public Charities Division of the Office of the Attorney General of Massachusetts announced yesterday that it is turning its attention to compensation paid by health care systems and health care insurers to their executives and directors. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:31:48 GMT)
Lehigh Valley Attorney Heads Back To Federal Court
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Iran frees Mousavi aide, human rights lawyer
Washington, 14 September (WashingtonTV)—An aide close to defeated Iranian presidential candidate, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and a prominent human rights lawyer who belongs to Nobel Peace Prize laureate Shirin Ebadi’s rights group, have been released, the ILNA news agency reported on Sunday. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:07:25 GMT)
King of Bling sends his lawyer home
William "King of Bling" Mbatha has fired his lawyer, prompting a postponement to the bail hearing. "The defence is simply not in a position to proceed. It's a bit difficult because there is conflict at this stage," said defence counsel Nadine Havenga. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:17:26 GMT)
Decision on lawyer’s pay delayed by prisoner no-show
It’ll be another week before a Toronto lawyer finds out if he’ll be allowed to drop a local murder case because rates paid by Legal Aid Ontario are too low. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:18:16 GMT)
Lawyer: Strike alleged NV rape victim's statement
A lawyer says an affidavit from a woman who is accusing Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape shouldn't be allowed as part of the court record in the case. (Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:31:44 GMT)
Lawyer: Big Ben accuser's seeking 'calculated vengeance' on QB
A lawyer for several Lake Tahoe hotel employees named in a civil suit that accuses Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of rape says the lawsuit and timing of events are the "cold, calculated vengeance of a woman scorned." (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:40:54 GMT)
Plaintiffs Lawyer in Chevron Environmental Lawsuit Speaks Out
Steven Donziger knew pursuing a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Chevron-Texaco wouldn't be easy. A Harvard Law grad and former Washington, D.C., public defender, Donziger is the lead U.S. lawyer for 30,000 Ecuadoreans who claim oil drilling by Texaco polluted portions of the country's Amazon Basin, contaminating their soil and water sources. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 07:02:27 GMT)
Late Darke County prosecuting attorney rememberd
Late Darke County prosecuting attorney rememberd (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:06:43 GMT)
Apple hires Intel's top lawyer
Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.'s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure. Apple said Sewell will report to CEO Steve Jobs as the company's general counsel and senior vice president for legal and government... Sponsored Topics: Apple - Steve Jobs - Vice president - Intel Corporation - History (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:40:11 GMT)
Tuesday hearing on Stanford's bid for new attorney
Jailed Texas financier R. Allen Stanford might be getting a new attorney to lead his defense against charges he bilked investors out of $7 billion as part of a massive Ponzi scheme. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:28 GMT)
4 in running as U.S. attorney for state
Four nominations for U.S. attorney for Connecticut, including a lecturer at Yale Law School, have been sent to President Barack Obama by the state’s two U.S. senators. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:41:43 GMT)
Apple hires Intel's top lawyer
Apple Inc. said Tuesday it hired Intel Corp.'s top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:54:26 GMT)
Pa. collar bomb suspect wants new defense attorney
A woman accused of masterminding a bank robbery that ended when a pizza deliveryman was killed by a bomb locked onto his neck wants a new attorney. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:02:32 GMT)
London 'divorce capital of Europe': top lawyer
London has become the "divorce capital of Europe," where celebrities' and footballers' wives feel they can make a mint after only a few years of marriage, a top British lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:52:21 GMT)
Apple hires Intel's top lawyer
Apple says it has hired Intel's top lawyer, Bruce Sewell, a day after the chip maker announced his departure. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:11:34 GMT)
Accused not part of fatal attack plan, says lawyer
A lawyer for one of three men accused of murdering a Hamilton man in Auckland last year says there is no evidence his client was a party to the attack.Murray Gibson was giving his closing address to a jury in the High Court at... (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:24:20 GMT)
Chattanooga: Records request will take 30 days or more, attorney says
An attorney for Chattanooga has said it will take at least 30 days to gather the information requested by a group that’s opposing the city’s annexation plans. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:45:15 GMT)
Florida Attorney General McCollum to create Sunshine Law 'technology team'
Attorney General Bill McCollum said today his office will start saving BlackBerry PIN messages and BlackBerry text transmissions that go through his department's server, just like regular e-mails are maintained under Florida's public-records laws. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:46:02 GMT)
GlaxoSmithKline Hid Paxil’s Birth Risks, Lawyer Says (Update2)
Sept. 15 (Bloomberg) -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc , the world’s second-biggest drugmaker, failed to warn consumers about the risks that its antidepressant drug Paxil caused birth defects, a lawyer for the family of an injured child told jurors. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:01:53 GMT)
Mexico's Calderon faces fight over attorney general
Mexican President Felipe Calderon could struggle to win congressional approval of his nominee for attorney general, further hindering his army-led war against powerful drug cartels. (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:04:22 GMT)
Attorney to re-argue bond in Shenkman arson case
Richard J. Shenkman, accused of kidnapping his ex-wife and holding her hostage on July 7, has asked his attorney to re-argue the question of bond before the New London judge who revoked his bail. The bond argument will take place Nov. 5 before Judge Susan B. Handy. When Shenkman allegedly kidnapped his ex-wife at gunpoint from a Hartford parking garage this summer and held her hostage at his ... (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:04:41 GMT)
Mexico's Calderon faces fight over attorney general
Source: Reuters * Calderon faces tough battle in Congress * Rights groups protest choice for new attorney general * Drawn out approval could hurt anti-drugs fight By Anahi Rama MEXICO CITY, Sept 15 (Reuters ... (Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:08:59 GMT)
Attorney In Court For Second Day Of Federal Trial
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Vance Captures Nomination for District Attorney
Cyrus R. Vance Jr. won the Democratic nomination for Manhattan district attorney. He faces no Republican opposition to succeed Robert M. Morgenthau. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:01:03 GMT)
Cy Vance Jr. cruises to victory in Manhattan's District Attorney primary
Cy Vance Jr. won the Democratic primary for Manhattan district attorney Tuesday night, a clear signal voters wanted retiring legend Robert Morgenthau's chosen successor to take his office. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:01:19 GMT)
Ernst & Young Falsified Files, Liquidator Lawyer Tells Court
Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Accounting firm Ernst & Young used “false documents” in audit work for Akai Holdings Ltd., Leslie Kosmin, a lawyer for Akai’s liquidators, told a Hong Kong court as a lawsuit trial opened today. Ernst & Young lawyer Mark Hapgood denied anything was done to mislead. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:28:09 GMT)
Senate confirms new U.S. Attorney for Ariz.
The Senate has confirmed Dennis Burke as the new U.S. attorney for the District of Arizona. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:35:11 GMT)
Ernst & Young Falsified Akai Files, Lawyer Says (Update1)
Sept. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Accounting firm Ernst & Young used “false documents” in audit work for Akai Holdings Ltd., a lawyer representing the failed company’s liquidator told a court during a trial in Hong Kong today. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:46:47 GMT)
LA attorney found guilty of killing girlfriend
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles jury has found a 45-year-old attorney guilty of shooting his girlfriend to death and assaulting his roommate. The Superior Court panel deliberated for about a day before finding 45-year-old David Mahler guilty Tuesday of second-degree murder and assault. Mahler was convicted of shooting Kristin Baldwin during an argument at his Hollywood Hills home in May 2007 ... (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:09:13 GMT)
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi barred from court hearing of her appeal, lawyer says
YANGON, Myanmar - Authorities in military-run Myanmar have barred opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from attending an upcoming appeal against her recent conviction for breaking the terms of her house arrest, her lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:04:00 GMT)
Wik lawyer takes on rivers battle
THE widow of an Aboriginal elder behind the Wik people's battle for native title rights has turned to the same lawyer who helped them win their case in the High Court 12 years ago to take on the Queensland government over its Wild Rivers legislation. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT)
Apple hires Intel's former top lawyer
Apple Inc. has named Bruce Sewell, the ex-Intel Corp. top lawyer, as its new general counsel as the company seeks to strengthen its legal team in anticipation of problems that might arise from its growing expansion into new market sectors. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:01:25 GMT)
Apple hires Intel's former top lawyer
Apple Inc. has named Bruce Sewell, the ex-Intel Corp. top lawyer, as its new general counsel as the company seeks to strengthen its legal team in anticipation of problems that might arise from its growing expansion into new market sectors. Sponsored Topics: Apple - Intel Corporation - Lawyer - Intel - Company (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:14:57 GMT)
Sterling Attorney Wins World Track Medal
Bruce McBarnette, an attorney based in Sterling, has won international acclaim in his efforts at the World Masters Track and Field Championship in Finland Aug. 4. McBarnette won the high jump event for men over the age of 50, with a jump of 6', 2.75", or 1.9 meters. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:29:51 GMT)
Lawyer sues MACC, govt for defamation
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior lawyer Rosli Dahlan has filed a RM50 million defamation suit against 17 parties including senior officers of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the government over his arrest and being charged for failure to disclose information on his assets. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:39:07 GMT)
Attorney General investigating possible child pornography case in Austin
The attorney general's office is investigating a possible case of online child pornography involving a 12-year-old Austin girl after a video was posted on Youtube. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:50:33 GMT)
Attorney general warns offinancial scam complaints
During the past year, complaints about financial scams to the state Attorney General’s Office have more than doubled, and con artists are using a variety of too-good-to-be true offers to draw unwary people into bogus sweepstakes, phony employment schemes, fraudulent Internet auctions and classified ads. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:52:34 GMT)
John Karoly's lawyer contends mistake led to organization not being listed as non-profit
John KarolyIt was confusion that failed to qualify the Urban Wilderness Foundation, held by John P. Karoly Jr., as a non-profit organization with the federal government, Karoly's lawyer argued this morning in court. Robert Goldman argued Karoly, his accountant and... (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:53:07 GMT)
Lawyer files RM50m defamation suit against 17 parties
KUALA LUMPUR: A senior lawyer, Rosli Dahlan, has filed a RM50 million defamation suit against 17 parties including senior officers of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Agency (MACC) and the Government over his arrest and being charged for failure to disclose information on his assets. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:22:36 GMT)
Attorney says Clark to cooperate
An attorney for a Yale University lab technician called a "person of interest" in the killing of graduate student Annie Le says his client is willing to work with authorities. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:29:23 GMT)
Kan. Senate leader to run for attorney general
Kansas Senate Majority Leader Derek Schmidt says he's running for attorney general in 2010. (Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:35:57 GMT)
Front-Runner Emerges for U.S. Attorney Job in D.C.
Ronald C. Machen, a former federal prosecutor, has emerged as the leading contender to be the next U.S. attorney in the District, according to sources close to the selection process. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Trusted Md. Lawyer Accused of Plundering Client's Estate
Mary P. Jameson wanted to be certain that her money would be safe for her heirs after she died. So as one of her final acts, she hired a lawyer whose credibility was unquestioned in the town of La Plata: Frank P. Jenkins. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT)
Deutsche Bank Lawyer Failed to Stop Spying Plan, Report Shows
Sept. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A former Deutsche Bank AG lawyer failed to stop an operation to monitor a dissident shareholder, according to portions of an internal report on the spying scandal at the company. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:46:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Inmate traumatized by execution attempt
The lawyer for an inmate whose execution was halted after two hours said trying to put him to death again in a week could be a disaster. Romell Broom is still recovering from Tuesday's prolonged execution attempt and is traumatized, his attorney, Adele Shank, said Wednesday. Technicians struggled unsuccessfully to find a suitable vein in Broom's arms and legs. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:29:58 GMT)
New US attorney for NH to be officially sworn in
He may already be at work on cases, but a public ceremony will be held to officially mark the start of John Kacavas' tenure as the new United States Attorney for New Hampshire. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:04:07 GMT)
Etowah County District Attorney criticizes governor and attorney general over bingo
The district attorney also criticized Gov. Bob Riley and Attorney General Troy King for not joining his lawsuit that seeks a court ruling on whether electronic bingo machines are legal. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:27:37 GMT)
Student Kaya Eldridge humiliated by lawyer for alleged sex attacker
A British student who claims she was sexually assaulted by a plumber broke down in in court when the accused's lawyer asked if she had had a bath on the day of the alleged incident and whether she drank alcohol or smoked. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:09:53 GMT)
Reports: lawyer defends Berlusconi's immunity
The state lawyer's office has urged the Constitutional Court to uphold an immunity law that shields Silvio Berlusconi from prosecution in a corruption case, saying that without it the Italian premier might resign, news reports said Thursday. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:18:19 GMT)
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