Attorney News Sep 2009
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Attorney General Investigated By Officials
Immigration officials have launched an inquiry into revelations that the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, employed an illegal migrant. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:18:47 GMT)
Roethlisberger's lawyer asks judge to punish accuser's counsel
A lawyer for Ben Roethlisberger has asked a judge to punish the attorney representing a Nevada woman accusing the Steelers quarterback of rape, claiming she filed a frivolous lawsuit. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:07:03 GMT)
Mass. lawyer arraigned in ''bear-hugging' assault
WOBURN - A Massachusetts defense lawyer has pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges after allegedly bearhugging a female attorney. Robert LeBlanc of Methuen was... (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:10:53 GMT)
Attorney: Video shows Hofstra accuser wasn't forced
The word that portions of her sexual encounter with five men had been captured on a cell phone video was the turning point that caused the 18-year-old woman at the center of the alleged Hofstra University gang rape to recant her accusations, a source in the Nassau County district attorney's office said Thursday. The woman cracked near the end of her 90-minute interview Wednesday evening with two ... (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:21:29 GMT)
Committee hearing on U.S. Attorney for N.J. nominee delayed
WASHINGTON -- Hearings on the nomination of Paul Fishman to become U.S. Attorney for New Jersey was delayed today after Republican members on the Senate Judiciary Committee requested to postpone the meeting. Sen. Jeff Sessions, of Alabama, the top-ranking Republican... (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:41:59 GMT)
Mass. lawyer arraigned in 'bear-hugging' assault
A Massachusetts defense lawyer has pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges after allegedly bearhugging a female attorney. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:57:31 GMT)
Attorney: Video refutes Hofstra gang-rape claims
An attorney for one of the men accused of gang-raping a Hofstra University freshman says the video of the sexual encounter refutes allegations that the victim was tied up and forcibly attacked. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:08:21 GMT)
Mass. lawyer pleads not guilty to bear-hug assault
A male defense lawyer has pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges after bear-hugging a female attorney inside the Massachusetts courthouse where both worked. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:10:05 GMT)
Male lawyer pleads not guilty to assaulting female attorney during bear hug in Mass. court
WOBURN, Mass. - A male defense lawyer has pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges after bear-hugging a female attorney inside the Massachusetts courthouse where both worked. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:22:01 GMT)
Judge Dismisses Civil Suit Against Former Attorney General Gonzales
A federal judge this week dismissed civil claims against former attorney general Alberto R. Gonzales, rejecting a lawsuit by job applicants who argue that they were blacklisted from the Justice Department during the Bush era because of their ideology. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:25:01 GMT)
No. 2 man in state Attorney General's office stepping down
John Sinquefield who came in with Attorney General Buddy Caldwell is retiring effective Oct 16. Sinquefield said Thursday he wants to retire to do more traveling. (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:27:23 GMT)
Attorney: Video Refutes Hofstra Gang-Rape Claims
Defense attorney says cell phone video vindicates men accused in Hofstra rape case (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:39:03 GMT)
Mass. Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty to Bear-Hug Assault
Male lawyer pleads not guilty to assaulting female attorney during bear hug in Mass. court (Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:39:13 GMT)
Attorney: Calif. Financier Took Meds for Back Pain
Attorney says late Calif. financier took meds for back pain, suicide claims are 'offensive' (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:26:18 GMT)
Grand jury again indicts ex-con who posed as Aspen lawyer
A fake lawyer already serving 51 months in prison was indicted again by a federal grand jury in Denver for pretending to be an attorney during a Colorado murder-for-hire trial. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:14:47 GMT)
Financier’s Lawyer Calls Suicide Speculation ‘Offensive’
A lawyer who represented a financier who died last weekend while facing charges of fraud says his late client was taking painkillers and any speculation that his death was a suicide is ''offensive.'' (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:11:06 GMT)
Judge orders County Attorney Andrew Thomas to court
PHOENIX -- By judge's order, Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas will be in court today to discuss whether a murder suspect should face the death penalty or whether the case should be settled with a plea bargain. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:31:57 GMT)
’Good’ girl was excused from alleged Atlantic strip-search, lawyer says
One of the five girls in the case of an alleged strip-search at Atlantic High School did not have to take off any of her clothing because the faculty believed she was a “good” girl, too honest to have stolen the missing $100, according to a new lawyer. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:47:35 GMT)
Events: Lawyer and author William Hyland to speak in Palm Harbor
Book Talk Lawyer William Hyland (In Defense of Thomas Jefferson: The Sally Hemings Sex Scandal) will be the speaker at the East Lake Community Library Authors Showcase at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the library, 4125 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:58:10 GMT)
Michael Moore Nominated for District Attorney
Thursday, Senator Saxby Chambliss announced his nomination to fill the U.S. Attorney seat for the Middle District of Georgia. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:59:40 GMT)
Conway attorney charged with hiring hit man to kill another attorney
Conway Attorney Irby Walker, who was slated to represent Atlantic Beach Mayor Retha Pierce in her trespassing case Thursday, was charged today with trying to hire someone to kill another attorney, according to police. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:08:40 GMT)
Jones sworn in as US attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS - B. Todd Jones is being sworn in as the next U.S. attorney for Minnesota on Friday, in a ceremony that will include Attorney General Eric Holder. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:50:57 GMT)
OJ co-defendant lawyer opposing DA time extension
Associated Press - September 18, 2009 1:04 PM ET LAS VEGAS (AP) - A lawyer for convicted O.J. Simpson co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart says the Clark County district attorney doesn't... (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:21:08 GMT)
SC lawyer accused of trying to have lawyer killed
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina attorney has been charged with trying to hire someone to kill another lawyer. The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported that 58-year-old Conway attorney Irby Walker was charged Thursday with trying to hire someone to kill Doug Thornton. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:27:37 GMT)
OJ co-defendant lawyer opposing DA time extension
A lawyer for convicted O.J. Simpson co-defendant Clarence "C.J." Stewart says the Clark County district attorney doesn't deserve a 30-day extension to answer Stewart's appeal. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:32:30 GMT)
Schuette to run for attorney general
Former Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette on Monday will formally announce his candidacy for attorney general in 2010. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:41:13 GMT)
Jones sworn in as US attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- B. Todd Jones is being sworn in as the next U.S. attorney for Minnesota on Friday, in a ceremony that will include Attorney General Eric Holder. Jones has spent the past few weeks (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:41:37 GMT)
Ex-chief judge to lead probe of McHenry Co. state's attorney
Henry Tonigan III, the former chief judge for Lake and McHenry counties, will lead the investigation into allegations of potential criminal wrongdoing by McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi. (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:42:28 GMT)
Roethlisberger lawyers want sanctions against his accuser's lawyer
A lawyer for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has filed a motion stating that the lawyer for the Harrah's Lake Tahoe worker should be sanctioned for filing a lawsuit based on "reckless allegations." (Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:43:49 GMT)
Lawyer's Bid to Foreclose on Girlfriend's Condo Rejected
The New York Court of Appeals on Thursday affirmed a lower court's holding that a lawyer should not be allowed to foreclose on a condo he said he bought for his girlfriend before she discovered he was married to another woman. The court noted the "highly unusual circumstances of this case" and the outstanding questions over whether the $285,300 used to buy the condo was a loan or a gift. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:11:19 GMT)
R. Allen Stanford Gets Another Lawyer
R. Allen Stanford, the Houston financier who faces federal criminal charges related to an alleged conspiracy to defraud investors, has another new lawyer, Houston criminal defense attorney Kent A. Schaffer. U.S. District Judge David Hittner of the Southern District of Texas had appointed the federal public defender's office to defend Stanford, but on Thursday, noting the "extremely difficult ... (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:11:49 GMT)
After Lawyer Curses Adversary During Deposition, Judge Orders Attorneys to Dinner Summit
A lawyer who resorted to cursing and name-calling during a deposition has been hit with a creative sanction by a federal judge. Instead of imposing any monetary punishment, federal Judge Gene E.K. Pratter ruled that attorney Lewis P. Hannah must take a CLE class on "civility and professionalism" and also sit down for a meal with his opponent. Pratter said she was inspired by a quote from ... (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:12:19 GMT)
State's attorney seeks to upgrade prisoner transport fleet
After a manhunt for a fugitive who escaped from two Cook County state's attorney's office investigators , officials said Friday they want to acquire more cars with a cage separating the back from the front seat. Robert Maday fled from a car that wasn't equipped with such a separator. Both escorts, contrary to office policy, were in the front. Only one cage car is assigned to the unit, which ... (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:44:01 GMT)
Local news in brief: Schuette to join attorney general race
Statewide Former Michigan Appeals Judge Bill Schuette is to formally announce on Monday his candidacy for attorney general in 2010. He plans news conferences in his hometown of Midland, then in Southfield and Lansing. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 07:27:41 GMT)
Attorney rescinds agreement that would allow road repairs in Rose Mount Estates
A stipulation agreement that would have allowed Old Forge to make emergency temporary repairs to deteriorated streets in Rose Mount Estates has been withdrawn. Borough solicitor William J. Rinaldi said he received a letter Thursday from attorney Frank Mc (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:25:30 GMT)
Fallon janitor's lawyer disputes sex offender allegation
The lawyer for a veteran Fallon elementary school janitor charged with being a sex offender who did not register his address is disputing the allegation. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:50:35 GMT)
Katherine Jackson's attorney says judge's ruling clears way for deal on estate administrators
LOS ANGELES - Katherine Jackson's attorney says a judge's ruling that she can challenge the administrators of her son's estate could result in a deal that will determine control of the singer's gargantuan assets. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:06:40 GMT)
Atlantic search excluded ’good girl,’ lawyer says
One of the five females in the case of an alleged strip-search at Atlantic High School did not have to take off any of her clothing because the faculty believed she was a "good girl," too honest to have stolen the missing $100, according to a new lawyer involved in the case. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:20:18 GMT)
Attorney sentenced for tax evasion
PHILADELPHIA — West Chester businessman and attorney Wayne D. Bozeman, 61, was sentenced Thursday to 22 months in prison for conspiring with convicted Norristown lawyer Bernard J. Bagdis to commit a tax evasion scheme in which Bozeman hid more than $800,000 in income from the Internal Revenue Service. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:31:57 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. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:59:45 GMT)
Former attorney sentenced to 4 years probation
Fighting to the bitter end, disbarred attorney Mike Varallo was again sentenced to four years probation on a four-year-old felony theft case he insists has been prejudiced all along. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:11:58 GMT)
Cases filed against Saeed are very weak: JuD chief's lawyer
Pakistan may have filed two anti-terrorism cases Jamad-ud-Dawa chief Hafiz Saeed, the alleged mastermind behind the Mumbai terror attacks, but his lawyer has disclosed that the case filed against his client are "very weak". (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:28:00 GMT)
Capt. Connie Rhodes says she never OK'd appeal, plans to file complaint against attorney Orly Taitz
Army Capt. Connie Rhodes, who filed a complaint Sept. 4 in U.S. District Court that sought to stop her deployment to Iraq by arguing that President Barack Obama can’t legitimately hold office, says in a Friday letter that she never authorized her attorney to appeal a Wednesday ruling against her. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 14:46:57 GMT)
County attorney calls funding 'welcome relief' for office
A $300,000 grant is coming to the Mower County Attorney's Office to pay for an additional lawyer and legal assistant the next two years (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:23:20 GMT)
SC suspends Cebu lawyer for ‘deceitful conduct’
THE Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the year-long suspension of a lawyer in Cebu City. read more (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:27:34 GMT)
Lawyer murdered by robbers in Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad, Sep 19 : A lawyer was murdered and his daughter beaten up in their home by six armed men early Saturday when he refused to hand over some official papers to them, police said. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:53:47 GMT)
Lawyer murdered by robbers in Ghaziabad
A lawyer was murdered and his daughter beaten up in their home by six armed men early Saturday when he refused to hand over some official papers to them, police said. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:55:05 GMT)
State files complaint against Lincoln attorney
A complaint has been filed against a Lincoln attorney by state regulators, who say he prepared a will for a client that gave the attorney’s wife a substantial bequest. The accusation against Andrew Warren Peters will go to a hearing board of the state Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:36:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Cortlandt man's ‘bombs' were devices to smoke out animals plus a fireworks store item
YONKERS - The 'bombs' that a Cortlandt man is accused of having were actually devices to smoke out animals and a 15-year-old item bought at a fireworks store, the man's lawyer said in court today. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:08:25 GMT)
Man in terror probe meets with attorney, not FBI
A man under investigation in a terrorism probe in New York and Colorado didn't report for a fourth day of FBI questioning Saturday so he could spend a much-needed day with his attorney, the attorney's spokeswoman said. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:10:18 GMT)
New legal papers to be released soon, says Megrahi lawyer
The lawyer acting for the Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi yesterday defended his client's decision to publish hundreds of legal documents relating to his abandoned appeal. (Sat, 19 Sep 2009 23:12:59 GMT)
Yale suspect's attorney complains about news leaks
An attorney for the Connecticut man accused of killing a Yale University graduate student says he'll file a complaint over information about the case leaked by anonymous law enforcement officials to the news media. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:16:20 GMT)
Anoka-Hennepin student's lawyer demands teachers' firings; teachers deny harassment
The lawyer representing a former Anoka-Hennepin school district student demanded today that school officials fire two teachers accused of sexually harassing the student. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:04:02 GMT)
Student's lawyer says two teachers should be fired over alleged harassment
The lawyer representing a former Anoka-Hennepin school district student demanded Monday that school officials fire two teachers accused of sexually harassing the student. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:04:12 GMT)
Fallon janitor's lawyer disputes sex offender allegation
The lawyer for a veteran Fallon elementary school janitor charged with being a sex offender who did not register his address is disputing the allegation. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 06:15:22 GMT)
Lawyer suspended for false lot claim
A CEBUANO lawyer received a one-year suspension from the Supreme Court on charges of “deceitful conduct” for falsifying documents in relation to a lot dispute in barangay Quiot Pardo, Cebu City. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:28:58 GMT)
Home of Attorney General's illegal worker's raided
UK Border Agency staff have reportedly raided the home of the illegal migrant employed by the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 09:51:24 GMT)
Suspect in vet's beating gets new lawyer
An Ohio man charged in connection to the beating and torture of a World War II veteran in a robbery at his Genoa Township home got a new lawyer Friday. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:06:49 GMT)
Fresh pressure on Attorney General
Under-pressure Attorney General, Baroness Scotland, refutes claims she wrongly received £170,000 in Parliamentary allowances, while UK border agency staff raid the home of the illegal migrant she employed. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 11:05:08 GMT)
Texas FLDS raid: Defense attorney alleges search too broad, evidence tainted
Texas authorities used a hoax call about abuse at a polygamous sect's Texas ranch as a pretext for an "unlimited, general search" in April 2008 -- a search law officers "had wanted for years to conduct," an attorney contends in a new court filing. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:06:41 GMT)
As lawyer, District Judge Manuel Barraza defended 'Night Stalker'
EL PASO -- District Judge Manuel Barraza first gained notoriety as a young lawyer when he was hired to defend the "Night Stalker," Richard Ramirez, who terrified California residents. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:15:39 GMT)
Mancao lawyer dares Lacson: Let's take lie-detector tests!
MANILA - A lawyer on Sunday dared Sen. Panfilo Lacson to take lie-detector tests with him over statements made by the senator in connection with the ongoing probe on the killings of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and his driver Emmanuel Corbito back in November 2000. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:10:25 GMT)
Yale suspect's attorney complains about news leaks
An attorney for the Connecticut man accused of killing a Yale University graduate student says he'll file a complaint over information about the case leaked by anonymous law enforcement officials... (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:19:34 GMT)
Denver cop's lawyer: Tape misleading
A videotape that appears to show a Denver policeman slamming a suspect's face into the pavement is misleading, the officer's lawyer told a jury Wednesday. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:42:49 GMT)
Attorney: Ruling clears way for Michael Jackson estate deal
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katherine Jackson's attorney says a judge's ruling that she can challenge the administrators of her son's estate could result in a deal that will determine control of the singer's gargantuan assets. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:47:19 GMT)
LA attorney convicted in Barstow body dump
LOS ANGELES (AP)- A Los Angeles jury has found a 45-year-old attorney guilty of shooting to death his girlfriend, whose body was found near Barstow, and assaulting his roommate. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:56:38 GMT)
Attorney Beats DWI Charge
Friday, September 18, 2009 11:09 PM CDT Despite a confession and blood-alcohol content test that registered above the legal limit, the misdemeanor driving while intoxicated conviction of a Fort Smith attorney was dismissed Friday. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:29:44 GMT)
Attorney general advises residents to beware of scams
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. (Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:28:06 GMT)
After Lawyer Curses Adversary During Deposition, Judge Orders Attorneys to Dinner Summit
A lawyer who resorted to cursing and name-calling during a deposition has been hit with a creative sanction by a federal judge. Instead of imposing any monetary punishment, federal Judge Gene E.K. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:02:13 GMT)
UK lawyer says Iraq abuse hurt military's standing
A British government lawyer acknowledged Monday that the reputation of the country's military has been tarnished by the abuse of civilians in southern Iraq — actions that resulted in the death in custody of a hotel worker. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:45:53 GMT)
Judge appoints lawyer for man held in Farmville slayings
A Prince Edward County judge this morning appointed a lawyer for a California man held in the slayings of four people and set a tentative Jan. 11 preliminary hearing date. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:14:54 GMT)
UK Attorney-General in trouble over hiring illegal migrant
The job of Britain's first female Attorney-General Baroness Scotland is in doubt on Monday as it emerged that the UK Border Agency has raided the home of an illegal migrant employed by her as cleaner. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:05:15 GMT)
Santa Fe attorney on trial in pedestrian death
A Santa Fe attorney is on trial on a charge of vehicular homicide in the death of a pedestrian in the capital city last November. Watch live text updates from Fierro trial (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:06:47 GMT)
Culver asks attorney general, auditor to probe film credits
Culver today asked Attorney General Tom Miller and the State Auditor to assist in a growing probe of a state tax credit program for the movie industry. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:17:45 GMT)
Schuette running for Attorney General
Former Michigan congressman Bill Schuette is officially jumping into the 2010 state attorney general's race. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:36:55 GMT)
County attorney hoping to acquire funds to purchase new police tool
County attorney John Fleming has his eye out for a new device that can aid police in determining if a motorist is driving under the influence. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:59:41 GMT)
State Attorney Willie Meggs Will Not Prosecute Wakulla County Sheriff
State Attorney Willie Meggs says he will not prosecute Wakulla County Sheriff David Harvey. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:16:53 GMT)
Katherine Jackson lawyer believes settlement possible
Katherine Jackson's court challenge of the men who control Michael Jackson's estate will continue, although her lawyer said he hopes a judge's decision will lead to an out-of-court settlement. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:34:03 GMT)
New witness vs Lacson "credible" - Dacer lawyer
Senator Panfilo Lacson may insist he had nothing to do with the killing of Salvador "Bubby" Dacer, but the new witness to be presented by the slain publicist"s family may just pin him down, the Dacer family"s lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:39:03 GMT)
Lawyer for Toronto man convicted in son's beating death says judge was emotional
TORONTO - The lawyer for a man convicted in the beating death of his young son is arguing for a new trial on the basis of language the judge used. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:41:00 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General says scam artists targeting veterans
Scammers have long been going after seniors, students, and people who've had a hard time making ends meet but now they are going after a different group. In an interview with Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says scammers are now targeting veterans. WKSU's Jo Ingles reports. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:45:38 GMT)
Mike Balogun won't play for OU this season, attorney says
NORMAN — Oklahoma linebacker Mike Balogun won’t be playing for the Sooners this season. Woody Glass, Balogun’s attorney, said Monday morning the fact-finding wing of the NCAA has sided with the NCAA’s original ruling that Balogun played semi-pro football after his 21st birthday and is out of eligibility. “The writing is clearly on the wall,” Glass said. “They made the finding Mike played ... (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:00:03 GMT)
Lawyer for Ex-Bear Fund Manager Tannin Assails U.S. (Update1)
Sept. 21 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for a former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge fund manager, Matthew Tannin , 47, said allegations that he deleted e-mails after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission began an investigation were an “11th-hour smear.” (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:01:58 GMT)
Paralegal for Alan Jones defense lawyer called to testify in murder trial
Oswego, NY -- A paralegal who works in the office of Alan Jones' defense lawyer testified this morning about Erin Maxwell's injuries from her expertise as a retired nurse. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:17:04 GMT)
LR Attorney Tim Griffin Running for Congress
Little Rock attorney Tim Griffin is throwing his hat into the ring for Congress. "Today, I am filing my statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission and the Secretary of State and will be a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District of Arkansas. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:18:36 GMT)
Disbarred Gig Harbor lawyer arrested in fraud case
A disbarred Gig Harbor lawyer faces charges stemming from a credit card debt elimination business. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:34:50 GMT)
Nexsen Pruet executive to run for attorney general, launch campaign in October
Leighton Lord III, managing partner of one of the state’s largest law firms, will run for state attorney general. Lord, who heads Columbia’s Nexsen Pruet firm, said Monday that he filed as a candidate last week with the State Ethics Commission. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:41:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Mass. teen insane when he killed therapist
A lawyer for a Massachusetts teenager accused of stabbing his therapist to death says he will mount an insanity defense. (Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:42:48 GMT)
Suspect in murders gets attorney
FARMVILLE, Va., Sept. 21 (UPI) -- A prominent Virginia defense attorney will represent the man accused of killing four people in Farmville, Va., a judge said Monday. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:20:20 GMT)
Former Nixon Peabody Lawyer Hit With Insider Trading Charges
A former Nixon Peabody lawyer has been charged with insider trading in federal district court in Washington, D.C. The complaint, filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, alleges that Melissa Mahler, now a solo practitioner in New York, used information about a pending merger given to her by a client in 2004 to make an illegal profit when the deal was finalized. "Mahler breached her ... (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 02:55:49 GMT)
Red-light camera firm's ties to lawyer is questioned
City considers hiring 2nd company to catch motorists on camera A red-light camera company seeking business from Berwyn has had links to a politically connected lawyer who does legal work for the city and has contributed to the mayor's political campaign. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:12:13 GMT)
After Lawyer Curses Adversary During Deposition, Judge Orders Attorneys to Dinner Summit
A lawyer who resorted to cursing and name-calling during a deposition has been hit with a creative sanction by a federal judge. Instead of imposing any monetary punishment, federal Judge Gene E.K. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:01:57 GMT)
New York suspect gets high-profile lawyer
Ahmad Wais Afzali, 37, the Queens imam linked to a terrorism investigation involving two Aurora men, enlisted the help of one-time radio personality and high-profile lawyer-to-the-underdog Ron Kuby. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 07:42:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Man who killed therapist insane
SALEM, N.H. (AP) -- A lawyer for a Massachusetts teenager accused of killing his therapist says he will mount an insanity defense. Attorney James Krasnoo said he has hired an expert to evaluate 19-year-old Thomas Belanger and review his medical records to show he was insane when he allegedly killed Diruhi Mattian, 53, of Wilmington, in February (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:36:31 GMT)
State attorney general's office to probe Baltimore ACORN chapter
State attorney general's inquiry will 'involve everything' about taping Attorney general's investigation to 'involve everything' about taping (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:58:29 GMT)
Attorney General fined for hiring illegal worker
Attorney General Patricia Scotland was fined £5,000 on Tuesday for employing an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper, fuelling calls from opposition parties for her to resign. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:33:00 GMT)
U.K. Attorney General Fined for Employing Illegal Immigrant
Sept. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. Attorney General Patricia Mawhinney, who steered through a law tightening immigration controls, was fined 5,000 pounds ($8,167) for employing a housekeeper who was not permitted to work in the country. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:02:44 GMT)
Lawyer: FBI investigated Shelton mayor
The lawyer for a Connecticut developer says telephones were tapped and several people wore wires as the FBI investigated Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti and potential corruption in town government. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:03:37 GMT)
State's Attorney Budget To Blame For Maday Escape?
How could prisoner Robert Maday have escaped from the custody of two Cook County State's Attorney investigators last week? Former county State's Attorney Richard Devine says budget shortfalls in the office may be partially to blame. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:29:29 GMT)
Cambridge Bay murder suspect's lawyer in hospital
The case of the man charged in a 2007 triple homicide in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, has hit another roadblock, with the accused man's lawyer currently in hospital, CBC News has learned. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:37:21 GMT)
Attorney General Baroness Scotland: Lady Scotland was seen as a safe pair of hands
Baroness Scotland of Asthal the Attorney General who has been fined £5000 for employing an illegal immigrant as a housekeeper has made a habit of blazing a trail throughout her highflying career. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:33:49 GMT)
Lawyer: Teen not guilty in Amber's death
A lawyer for a Forest Park teen implicated in the stabbing death of Lakota West sophomore Amber Robinson during a fight earlier this month said this morning his client didn't commit the crime. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:06:43 GMT)
Phoenix defense attorney accused of passing drugs to prisoner
A Phoenix defense attorney was arrested Friday on suspicion of transferring and selling drugs to a prisoner, police said. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:23:44 GMT)
Minn. attorney general sues debt aid companies
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing three debt assistance companies over allegedly broken promises to cut consumers' credit card interest rates and lower their debt. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:01:21 GMT)
Attorney General's job in balance after £5,000 fine
Attorney General Baroness Scotland's job was hanging in the balance tonight after she was fined £5,000 for employing an illegal worker as a housekeeper. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:20:22 GMT)
RX REMEDY: Attorney General Tom Miller is showcasing a plan to help provide prescription drugs to low-income Iowans
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has unveiled a plan to offer 90 days of prescription drug coverage to low income Iowans. The $420,000 program is funded by Iowa's share of a lawsuit against the pharmaceutical industry. (Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:43:24 GMT)
Attorney representing terror suspect getting help
The attorney representing a Colorado man at the center of a terror probe into an alleged train bombing plot plans to add lawyers to his team after a judge questioned his federal court experience. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:53:39 GMT)
Attorney General's aide quits in immigrant row
A parliamentary aide to Attorney General Patricia Scotland resigned on Wednesday over her refusal to stand down after she employed an illegal immigrant as her housekeeper. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:13:00 GMT)
Police: Attorney accused in drug case got sexual favor
A Phoenix attorney arrested on suspicion of sneaking drugs to a prisoner allegedly received two days earlier sexual favors that were ''facilitated'' by the prisoner's girlfriend. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:33:55 GMT)
Lawyer questions Brown's sanity in NH case
The lawyer for Ed Brown is asking a federal judge to order a psychiatric evaluation of his client, saying he believes the New Hampshire man suffers from a delusional disorder that could affect his sentencing next week. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:18:59 GMT)
Texas attorney general investigates trade practices involving faulty stadium light poles
The Texas attorney general's office has opened a civil investigation into possible deceptive trade practices related to faulty stadium light poles that have cracked and collapsed at several schools this year. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:23:04 GMT)
More charges expected for Anna Nicole Smith lawyer
Prosecutors in the drug case surrounding the death of Anna Nicole Smith plan to bring more charges against her lawyer-boyfriend, defense attorneys said. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:52:13 GMT)
Accused in Newport News Hardee's slaying to get new attorney
A man charged in the 2007 shooting death of a Hardee’s worker in Newport News will get a new attorney, WVEC-TV was reporting. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:17:18 GMT)
NY lawyer: Wealthy fundraiser for top Democrats made legal political contributions
NEW YORK - The lawyer for a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats says his client's political contributions were legal — despite charges he defrauded banks of hundreds of millions of dollars. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:21:47 GMT)
Court hears appeal in case of Fla. lawyer accused of receiving $5M in drug-tainted legal fees
MIAMI - In a case watched closely by defense attorneys nationwide, federal prosecutors urged a skeptical appeals court panel on Wednesday to reinstate a money-laundering conspiracy charge against a prominent lawyer accused of illegally accepting more than $5 million in tainted legal fees from a Colombian cocaine baron. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:37:09 GMT)
NY lawyer: Dem. fundraiser's donations were legal
The lawyer for a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats said Wednesday that his client's political contributions were legal — despite charges he defrauded banks of hundreds of millions of dollars. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:41:42 GMT)
Prosecutors say Sypher's previous lawyer worried about her mental state
Federal prosecutors say that Karen Sypher, the woman accused of blackmailing University of Louisville men's basketball coach Rick Pitino, should be required to undergo a psychological exam because her previous lawyer "on many occasions" expressed concerns about her mental status. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:21:58 GMT)
Attorney general: State can't halt tenure for new community college faculty
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System's Board of Regents did not have the authority to eliminate tenure for community college faculty hired after June 30, according to an advisory opinion issued by state Attorney General Jack Conway. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:28:44 GMT)
Ex-Attorney Worried About Mental State Of Pitino Accuser
The former attorney for a woman accused in a plot to extort $10 million from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was concerned about her mental state and had her evaluated by a psychiatrist, federal prosecutors said in court filings. Karen Cunagin Sypher's ex-attorney, Thomas Clay, "on many occasions" told prosecutors that he was concerned about his client's mental state ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:06:15 GMT)
More charges filed against Anna Nicole Smith lawyer
Prosecutors have brought more charges against the lawyer-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:18:44 GMT)
Columbia attorney Lord to run for AG
Columbia lawyer Leighton Lord III has announced he is running for state attorney general. Lord, man (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:22:45 GMT)
More Charges Filed Against Anna Nicole’s Lawyer-Boyfriend
Prosecutors filed more charges Wednesday against Howard K. Stern, the boyfriend and lawyer of late reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:23:09 GMT)
Queens imam will put up property to make bail, lawyer says
The lawyer for a Flushing imam arrested in a nationwide terror probe said he plans to put up property in Queens and Virginia to secure a request for bail. Ron Kuby , the civil rights attorney representing Ahmad Wasi Afzali, 37, said the property would be posted by relatives of Afzali at a bail hearing Thursday in Brooklyn federal court. Afzali, along with Najibullah Zazi, of Denver , and his ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:33:22 GMT)
Gillispie's Attorney Says Plea Deal A 'Reasonable Offer'
An attorney for Billy Gillispie says the former Kentucky basketball coach has received a "reasonable offer" for a plea bargain in his drunken driving case but hasn't decided whether he will take it. William Patrick said Wednesday that he has had several discussions with Anderson County attorney Bobbi Jo Lewis over the last few days about reaching a deal on the DUI charge. A pretrial ... (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:35:33 GMT)
Examination of Habre's suit against Senegal begins: lawyer
The west African court Wednesday began to examine a suit filed by Chad's former president Hissene Habre against Senegal, where he faces trial for crimes against humanity, his lawyer said. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:37:58 GMT)
Ex-attorney concerned about Pitino accuser's mental state
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal prosecutors say the former attorney of a woman accused in a plot to extort millions from University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was concerned about her mental state. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:38:50 GMT)
More charges made against Anna Nicole Smith lawyer
Prosecutors have brought more charges against the lawyer-boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:11:53 GMT)
Guantanamo court "a headless chicken": lawyer
The Guantanamo war crimes court has become "a headless chicken" that still operates under the old rules even as the Obama administration issues new ones, the lawyer for an accused Saudi boat-bomb plotter said on Wednesday. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:24:34 GMT)
Attorney general announces limits on 'state secrets' defense
Attorney General Eric Holder announced limits Wednesday on the use of the "state secrets" defense, which can block courts from considering cases in which government secrets could be released. (Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:43:04 GMT)
Exonerated man sues civil attorney over $1 million fee
A Dallas County man exonerated last year by DNA evidence is suing his civil attorney, saying the lawyer did not provide him any services and shouldn't be charging him a $1 million fee. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:36:04 GMT)
'Informant!' attorney tells his side of the story
For 'Informant!' attorney, brush with fame causes some mixed emotions After a lifetime of being mesmerized by movies, I am now a character in one. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:42:02 GMT)
Lawyer: Kidnapped Calif. girl has mixed emotions
The lawyer for a Northern California woman found alive 18 years after she was kidnapped says his client has mixed emotions surrounding the arrest of her alleged captors, but realizes "some bad and terrible things were done to her." (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:58:13 GMT)
Attorney General's ex-housekeeper held
Detectives have arrested and questioned the Attorney General Baroness Scotland's former housekeeper. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:59:14 GMT)
Lawyer: Kidnapped Calif. girl has mixed emotions
The lawyer for a Northern California woman found alive 18 years after she was kidnapped said Thursday his client has mixed emotions surrounding the arrest of her alleged captors, but realizes "some bad and terrible things were done to her." (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:08:58 GMT)
Suu Kyi welcomes US plan to engage junta: lawyer
YANGON - Myanmar pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has welcomed US plans to engage diplomatically with the country's military rulers in a bid to promote reform, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:32:24 GMT)
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's office to discuss 'major enforcement operation' today
U.S. Attorney Jim Letten U.S. Attorney Jim Letten and Acting U.S. Marshal Steven M. Hartman will discuss developments in a "major enforcement operation" during a 3 p.m. press conference today, according to a news release from Letten's office. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:42:03 GMT)
Senate panel approves Paul Fishman nomination to be U.S. attorney for N.J.
The Star-LedgerPaul Fishman WASHINGTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved the nomination of Paul J. Fishman to become U.S. attorney for New Jersey, leaving him one step away from becoming the state’s top federal lawman. The full Senate must... (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:42:12 GMT)
Attorney Admits To Falsifying Immigration Papers
A Chicago-based immigration attorney faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to preparing fraudulent immigration petitions which allowed a company to bring more than 1,000 illegal workers into the country. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:02:46 GMT)
NY lawyer: Dem. fundraiser's donations were legal
NEW YORK (AP) — The lawyer for a wealthy fundraiser for Hillary Rodham Clinton and other top Democrats says his client's political contributions were legal — despite charges he defrauded banks of hundreds of millions of dollars. Attorney Paul Schechtman made the comment to reporters Wednesday after Hassan Nemazee (hah-SAHN' nah-MAH'-zee) pleaded not guilty to an indictment accusing him of ... (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:19:23 GMT)
Noordin wives blocked from giving him Indonesian burial: lawyer
Two Indonesian wives of slain militant leader Noordin Mohammed Top have been blocked by police in their bid to bury his body on Indonesian soil, their lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:20:14 GMT)
Senate panel backs Durkan for Seattle U.S. attorney
The Senate Judiciary Committee has endorsed Jenny Durkan, a longtime friend and counselor of Democratic Gov. Chris Gregoire, to be U.S. attorney in Seattle. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:34:48 GMT)
Attorney Returns To Witness Stand In Defense Of Federal Charges
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Attorney: Local company didn't put up crime cameras quickly enough
NEW ORLEANS – The local company charged with putting up crime cameras for the city of New Orleans didn’t set them up quickly enough and that’s why the city eventually turned to Dell and NetMethods to finish the job, according to an attorney for Dell. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:30:33 GMT)
Fired lawyer told of border agency mismanagement
Associated Press - September 24, 2009 1:35 PM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A former lawyer for a little-known federal agency that helps control the Rio Grande and the U.S. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:41:10 GMT)
Attorney: Jail says Texas mom competent for trial
The attorney for a Texas mother who allegedly told authorities the devil made her kill and mutilate her 3-week-old son said Thursday that a jail psychiatrist believes his client is mentally competent to stand trial. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:06:20 GMT)
Jaycee Dugard to testify at trial of kidnapper: lawyer
Jaycee Lee Dugard will testify at the trial of the California man accused of kidnapping and raping her during her 18 years in captivity, a lawyer for her family said Thursday. (Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:32:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Kidnapped Calif. woman prepared to testify
The lawyer for a Northern California woman found alive 18 years after she was kidnapped said Thursday his client initially had mixed emotions surrounding the arrest of her alleged captors but now "fully understands that some terrible things were done to her." (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:22:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Girlfriend of Jackson's doctor ends testimony
The girlfriend of Michael Jackson's personal physician finished giving testimony before a grand jury in Los Angeles on Thursday, her lawyer said. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:48:40 GMT)
Bahamas lawyer faces US federal corruption charges
A prominent Bahamian lawyer has been indicted on U.S. federal corruption charges in a case that allegedly involves a South Florida politician and nearly $1 million in laundered money. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:57:57 GMT)
Attorney: Stabbing suspect 'mentally disturbed'
A 16-year-old student accused of stabbing his teacher to death at a Texas high school has a "lengthy history" of mental illness, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:23:58 GMT)
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