Attorney News Sep 2009
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Tough Questions for Government in Attorney Money-Laundering Case
There appeared to be little love Wednesday on the 11th Circuit for a money-laundering case against prominent Miami attorney Ben Kuehne and two Colombians charged with funneling drug money to the U.S. to pay the legal bills of Medellin drug kingpin Fabio Ochoa. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:02:16 GMT)
Attorney to sue state over youth counselor's slaying
LOCKPORT--An attorney for the family of slain youth counselor Renee (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:14:55 GMT)
Md. attorney general moves for more EdF hearings
Maryland's attorney general on Thursday requested more hearings on Constellation Energy's proposed sale of nearly half of its nuclear energy business to France's EdF. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:50:43 GMT)
No plea in Mancuso asbestos case, attorney says
An attorney for one of the Mancuso brothers accused in an asbestos removal cover-up conspiracy has said that his client will not be pleading guilty in the case, according to court papers. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:02:48 GMT)
Judge to lawyer: Dress well in court
A federal judge in Brooklyn, New York on Thursday threw out a complaint by a lawyer alleging a constitutional right to wear jeans and a baseball hat in a courtroom. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:03:51 GMT)
Panel OKs U.S. attorney nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved the nomination of former Justice Department lawyer Paul J. Fishman to be the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:33:37 GMT)
Lawyer: Sept. 11 conspirator deserves new trial
Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui's guilty plea was invalid because he was denied potentially helpful evidence and the right to choose his own counsel, his lawyer told a federal appeals court Friday. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:49:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Sept. 11 Conspirator Deserves New Trial
Lawyer to federal court: Sept. 11 terror conspirator was denied evidence, deserves new trial (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:54:04 GMT)
Concerns pour in to 10 On Your Side about bankruptcy attorney
10 On Your Side has a link to take you to a page to file a formal complaint against Roanoke bankruptcy attorney, Ann Marie Miller. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:11:55 GMT)
Attorney seeks new competency check
The defense attorney for a suspect accused in a fatal Pasco shooting wants his client's compete (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:23:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Jaycee Dugard would testify against captors
Jaycee Dugard will testify against the couple that allegedly held her captive in an elaborate compound hidden in their backyard for 18 years if there is a trial, a lawyer for her family said at a news conference Thursday. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:33:35 GMT)
Ohio attorney general to probe county auditor in Cleveland; also center of fed investigation
CLEVELAND - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray will conduct a special investigation of a top political leader's work setting property values in the state's most populous county. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:27:29 GMT)
Detention for lawyer who stole from firm
The immigration lawyer who helped entertainer Michael Barrymore get New Zealand residency has escaped a jail term after stealing money from the clients of a top law firm.Richard James Martin, 44, was sentenced to five months'... (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:37:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Sept. 11 conspirator deserves new trial
Sept. 11 conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui's guilty plea was invalid because he was denied potentially helpful evidence and was restricted in choosing his own counsel, his lawyer told a federal appeals court Friday. (Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:23:55 GMT)
Attorney: Anti-Iraq officer resigning from Army
An attorney says the first commissioned officer to be court-martialed for refusing to go to Iraq will be allowed to resign from the service. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:18:16 GMT)
Disciplinary Office Locks Disbarred Attorney Out of His Office
For the first time in 20 years, a Pennsylvania disciplinary office has had to take drastic measures to ensure a disbarred attorney finally gives up the practice of law. After five years of suspensions, and then disbarment in August 2008, Allen Feingold continued to practice law and failed to notify clients of his disbarment, according to orders in the case. This month, a judge in the case ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 03:56:56 GMT)
District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett off fatal crash case
Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett - under fire from the grieving father of a Marblehead teen struck down in a tragic car accident - recused his office from investigating... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:11:14 GMT)
Pakistan adjourns Mumbai attack hearing: lawyer
A Pakistani court on Saturday adjourned until October 3 a hearing for seven suspects accused by India of carrying out the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people, a lawyer said. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:10:54 GMT)
Richard Callahan nominated to be U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri
Cole County Circuit Court Judge Richard Callahan listens to arguments in his Jefferson City, Mo. courtroom. Callahan was nominated Friday by President Barack Obama to be the next U.S. attorney in eastern Missouri. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:20:27 GMT)
Home again for once-ousted U.S. attorney
Daniel Bogden was confirmed Sept. 15 by the Senate to become the U.S. attorney in Nevada. He plans to be sworn in Thursday at ceremony in Reno. Then he will move to Las Vegas and resume the job as the senior federal law-enforcement officer in the state. He will manage an office with 52 assistant prosecutors that ferrets out drug, gang and violent crimes, illegal immigration and financial and ... (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:10:35 GMT)
Lawyer says Dugard knows she may have to face suspects
Jaycee Lee Dugard, the South Lake Tahoe girl kidnapped in 1991 and found in August, might be able to avoid facing her alleged captors for a longer period of time under a California law that would allow a police officer to testify for her at a preliminary hearing, her lawyer said Thursday. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:16:32 GMT)
MPs' expenses: Michael Gove hired Diana's divorce lawyer over expenses story
Michael Gove the shadow schools secretary hired Diana Princess of Wales's divorce lawyer to warn off The Daily Telegraph from publishing a story about his expenses. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:11:11 GMT)
Defendant in Maine machete attack given new lawyer
A Maine judge has granted a request for a new lawyer for a 19-year-old Augusta man charged in a home invasion and machete attack in Pittston. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:18:37 GMT)
Attorney resolves civil contempt charge
Richmond -- Wayne Superior Court Judge Gregory Horn on Friday accepted Indianapolis attorney Sarah Nagy's offer of a donation and community service to resolve a civil contempt-of-court case against her. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:18:55 GMT)
Attorney seeking House seat
Paris attorney David L. Rush announced last week that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the District 84 seat in the state House of Representatives. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:40:40 GMT)
Attorney Status Review Planned
NEWKIRK — An attorney status review is set for Charles T. Dummer, 50, Ponca City, in Kay County District Court on Sept. 29. Dummer was arrested by Ponca City police on Sept. 5 in the 200 block of East Overbrook and later charged with a felony count of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:32:44 GMT)
Dan Bogden returns to U.S. Attorney's job without a clear idea why Bush team fired him
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Daniel Bogden never really got a good answer why President George W. Bush fired him from his post as U.S. attorney for Nevada in 2006. But it doesn't matter to Bogden anymore. He's got his old job back. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:28:23 GMT)
Manohara's lawyer seeks to withdraw
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian lawyer appointed by the wife and mother-in-law of Tengku Temenggong Tengku Muhammad Fakhry Sultan Ismail Petra has applied to withdraw from representing them. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:37:41 GMT)
Machete Attack Defendant Granted New Lawyer
A judge approves a new court-appointed lawyer for a man charged with weilding a machete during a home invasion. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:53:59 GMT)
Former Great Falls lawyer Cotter nominated for Montana U.S. Attorney
Longtime Great Falls lawyer Michael W. Cotter was nominated Friday to be U.S. Attorney — Montana's chief federal prosecutor. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:02:24 GMT)
Gitmo delay no surprise to Khadr lawyer
The lawyer for Omar Khadr, the only Western citizen still behind bars at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, said Saturday he is not surprised at the news the military prison may not close by the deadline set by U.S. President Barack Obama. (Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:35:44 GMT)
Attorney: No evidence of bomb-making by suspect
Claims that an Afghan immigrant was on the verge of unleashing a terrorist attack on New York City on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks are missing a key element: explosives or the chemicals allegedly used to make them, the man's attorney said. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 01:27:10 GMT)
Lawyer urges judge to open CIA tapes inquiry
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A lawyer for a group of terrorism suspects held by the United States told a court on Friday that trusting the Justice Department with an inquiry into the CIA’s destruction of interrogation tapes would amount to putting the fox in charge of the hen house. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:33:18 GMT)
Lawyer: Oversight could mean big problems
EBENSBURG — Kidding aside, the dilemma Frank and Betty Skrout find themselves in could have a serious impact in years to come, said a Johnstown lawyer who regularly works with marriage and divorce. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:52:26 GMT)
Winnetka attorney Bill Cadigan enters GOP race for Kirk seat
Citing the need to eliminate the culture of corruption in Illinois and provide a stable voice on health care reform and economic issues, Winnetka attorney Bill Cadigan on Saturday became the eighth candidate to jump into the race for the 10th District Congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Mark Kirk. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:21:46 GMT)
Lawyer: Sept. 11 conspirator deserves new trial
RICHMOND, Va. — A lawyer for Zacarias Moussaoui has told a federal appeals court in Virginia that the Sept. 11 conspirator is entitled to a new trial. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:56:18 GMT)
Retiring attorney for PSC leaves a remarkable legacy
Anyone who works around James Geddes is familiar with his sharp wit and snappy suspenders. But they know the real trademark of the longtime Public Service Commission attorney is being exceptionally well-prepared. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 09:01:21 GMT)
Fund trustees junk 'ridiculous' offer from private lawyer
The Retirement Fund's board of trustees turned down a proposal from a private lawyer who wants to become part of the agency's negotiating panel in its discussion with the administration on how to settle the government's $231 million arrears. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:17:36 GMT)
Attorney files brief suggesting client is incompetent
Local defense attorney Michael Nicholls Pugh filed a brief late Tuesday suggesting that his client, Michael Lawrance Kozelka, is incompetent to stand trial. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:23:46 GMT)
Lawyer to Lacson: So sue me
A lawyer for a witness in the celebrated Dacer-Corbito twin slays yesterday laughed off the disbarment case that Sen. Panfilo Lacson, main suspect in the case, would file against him, saying "it is about time" the issue was threshed out in a proper forum. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:25:18 GMT)
Former deputy county attorney arrested for smuggling drugs to prisoner
Former Graham County Deputy County Attorney David Paul De Costa, 42, of Tempe was arrested after police say he transferred drugs to a prisoner. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:40:49 GMT)
Attorney argues 'double jeopardy'
Marquis Rashad Jones' new court appointed attorney said Des Moines County prosecutors violated due process rules as well as his client's constitutional right to be protected from double jeopardy when prosecutors decided to recharge him for a crime he already was sentenced on. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:44:56 GMT)
Visiting Lawyer Program offered to veterans
The Massachusetts Bar Association has added a new layer to its Serving Our Veterans in the Law initiative — a free Visiting Lawyer Program that will be offered to Essex County veterans. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 16:00:53 GMT)
US attorney ousted in 2006 returning to Nevada job
Daniel Bogden never really got a good answer why President George W. Bush fired him from his post as U.S. attorney for Nevada in 2006. But it doesn't matter to Bogden anymore. He's got his old job back. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:01:38 GMT)
US attorney ousted in 2006 returning to Nevada job
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Daniel Bogden isn't looking back on his 2006 ouster now that he's returning to his old job as U.S. attorney for Nevada. He says he won't dwell in the past. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:17:13 GMT)
US attorney ousted in 2006 returning to Nevada job
Daniel Bogden isn't looking back on his 2006 ouster now that he's returning to his old job as U.S. attorney for Nevada. (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:33:48 GMT)
US attorney ousted in 2006 returning to Nevada job
Daniel Bogden never really got a good answer why President George W. Bush fired him from his post as U.S. attorney for Nevada in 2006. But it doesn't matter to Bogden anymore. He's got his old job back. "It's my decision to move forward as U.S. attorney and... Sponsored Topics: George W. Bush - United States Attorney - Daniel Bogden - Nevada - US (Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:39:49 GMT)
Attorney: Oklahoma City bomb tapes appear edited
Long-secret security tapes showing the chaos immediately after the 1995 bombing of the Oklahoma City federal building are blank in the minutes before the blast and appear to have been edited, an attorney who obtained the recordings said Sunday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:15:03 GMT)
Council selects attorney to fill Semeraro's term
WAYNE – Following the resignation of Mark Semeraro as township attorney, Matthew Giacobbe has been selected to fill the position. Semeraro left earlier this month after experiencing personal legal troubles. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:18:57 GMT)
Attorney General’s office says Iowa City shooting was justified
Credible eyewitness statements and physical evidence show that a Johnson County sheriff’s deputy was justified in shooting an Iowa City man who had stabbed another man, an investigation has concluded. Thomas H. Miller, deputy attorney general for Iowa, released on Friday a report of his investigation into a shooting incident from July 24. On that night, John [...] (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:37:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Roman Polanski will fight Swiss extradition to the United States in sex case
ZURICH - Lawyer: Roman Polanski will fight Swiss extradition to the United States in sex case. Movie review: "Fame" is lame - 'Fame' has too many clichés and story miscues to make it worth remembering. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:14:44 GMT)
Missoula Deputy City Attorney killed in Anaconda crash
The Montana Highway Patrol is still investigating a crash that killed Missoula Deputy City Attorney Judy Wang, 56, on Friday evening. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:37:40 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski will fight extradition to the U.S.
ZURICH — The French lawyer for Roman Polanski says the director will fight a request for his extradition from Switzerland to the United States to face justice in a 32-year-old sex case. Herve Temime says Polanski has "refused the extradition... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:47:06 GMT)
Attorney Orly Taitz files motion to withdraw as lawyer for Capt. Connie Rhodes
Attorney Orly Taitz, a national figure in the “birther” movement and lawyer for an Army captain who sought to stop her deployment to Iraq on arguments that President Barack Obama can’t legitimately hold office, has filed a motion to withdraw as the captain’s lawyer. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:54:17 GMT)
Attorney General Cordray asking for federal dollars to help extend the state's crime victim fund
Victims of crime often get state or federal funds to help pay for damages. But one of the funds is running low on cash right now. That's why Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, along with attorney generals in other states, is asking the federal government for help. In an interview with Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles, Cordray explains he wants the surplus of federal money to be transferred ... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:14:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski will fight extradition to the US
Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a "fighting mood" and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for fleeing a 1978 sex charge, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:44:09 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski will fight extradition to U.S.
Zurich -- Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a "fighting mood" and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to face justice in California for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:45:51 GMT)
Polanski refuses extradition to US: lawyer
Roman Polanski has refused to be extradited from Switzerland to the United States over a 1977 underage sex case, the filmmaker's lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:52:14 GMT)
Roman Polanski: profile of LA attorney who wants justice
Steve Cooley the Los Angeles County District Attorney makes no apology for trying to drag Roman Polanski back to a California court room three decades on. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:04:56 GMT)
Ohio's Attorney General is investigating possible fraud in Cuyahoga's Auditor's office
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has laid out plans for a state investigation of Cuyahoga County Auditors office. He says the probe is necessary because the level of alleged corruption has hurt public confidence in the office. WKSU's Kevin Niedermier reports. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:29:35 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski will fight extradition to the US
ZURICH (AP) — Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a "fighting mood" and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, his lawyer said Monday. An international tug-of-war over the 76-year-old director escalated Monday as France and Poland urged Switzerland to free him on bail and pressed U.S ... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:52:53 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski Will Fight Extradition to the U.S.
Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a "fighting mood" and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for fleeing a 1978 sex charge, his lawyer said Monday. An international tug-of-war over the 76-year-old director escalated Monday as France and Poland urged Switzerland to free him on bail and pressed U.S. officials all the way up to ... (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:55:14 GMT)
Former attorney pleads to DWI -- again
Former attorney Kevin J. Love, who's been arrested five times for DWI since 1988, pleaded guilty today to his latest drunken driving charge. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:58:54 GMT)
Director Roman Polanski will fight attempts to extradite him to California: lawyer
From a Swiss jail, director Roman Polanski told his lawyer to fight any attempt to extradite him to California to face 31-year-old rape charges. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:11:13 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski will fight extradition to the US
Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a "fighting mood" and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:33:32 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski will fight extradition to the US
Imprisoned director Roman Polanski is in a "fighting mood" and will battle U.S. attempts to have him extradited from Switzerland to California to face justice for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:57:56 GMT)
Attorney Who Accused Toyota Is Referred to Calif. Bar for Possible Discipline
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John L. Segal granted an injunction requested by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. to stop former in-house attorney Dimitrios Biller from publicizing privileged information about Toyota. Segal granted the injunction with respect to a consulting firm that Biller now operates and referred the matter to the State Bar of California for possible disciplinary action ... (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:41:09 GMT)
Attorney Who Accused Toyota Is Referred to Calif. Bar for Possible Discipline
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge John L. Segal granted an injunction requested by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. to stop former in-house attorney Dimitrios Biller from publicizing privileged information about Toyota. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:02:07 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski to seek release from Swiss prison
Director Roman Polanski will file a motion Tuesday in a Swiss court asking to be released from custody for possible extradition to the United States for having sex in 1977 with a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer said. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:46:19 GMT)
LI attorney's adoption-scam toll growing: DA
At least 10 couples may have been bilked out of some $250,000 by a heartless Long Island lawyer who arranged for adoptions that never took place, authorities said yesterday. Nassau District Attorney Kathleen Rice also said Kevin Cohen of Roslyn -- ... (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:13:31 GMT)
Attorney Gerrit Wormhoudt dies of cancer
As much as Gerrit H. Wormhoudt was a skilled and respected attorney, he was also a man of compassion who believed education was the way to success, his daughter said. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:55:50 GMT)
Former lawyer faces jail for DWI
A judge on Monday warned Kevin J. Love, a former lawyer who's been arrested five times for drunken driving, that he could be given up to 11 years in prison for a drunken driving incident that took place while he was awaiting sentencing for an earlier DWI case. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:00:18 GMT)
Race-baiting flier prompts lawyer to threaten quitting group
Longtime trial lawyer John Morgan, who founded the Morgan & Morgan firm advertised on so many TV commercials, is close to quitting the Florida trial bar's lobbying group because of its admitted involvement in the recent distribution of a racially charged campaign flier. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:49:39 GMT)
Shiney's lawyer: Not a saint but not a rapist
The lawyer argued that medical and other evidence suggested that intercourse was entirely with the girl's consent. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:32:18 GMT)
Attorney General: Task Force Must Follow Open Meetings Law
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said a town-tribal task force is an government body and must abide by Wisconsin's open meeting laws. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:31:05 GMT)
U.S. Senators Pick Attorney Nominees
MADISON, Wis. -- U.S. Sens. Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold have nominated two finalists for the vacant U.S. attorney's job in Madison. Kohl and Feingold chose Assistant U.S. Attorney John W. Vaudreuil and former Assistant Attorney General Eric J. Wilson. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:31:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski fighting extradition
ZURICH, Switzerland, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Roman Polanski's French lawyer says the filmmaker is fighting extradition to the United States to face charges in a 1977 child sex case. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:41:20 GMT)
London Life Didn’t Hurt Policyholders in Takeover, Lawyer Says
Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- London Life Insurance Co., a unit of Great-West Lifeco Inc., didn’t deprive policyholders of benefits when the companies used their money to partly pay for London Life’s acquisition in 1997, a lawyer said. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:42:08 GMT)
Memphis City Attorney says he is too sick to work
The Memphis City Attorney who is the subject of state and federal investigations says he is too sick to work. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:08:25 GMT)
US attorney ousted in 2006 returning to Nevada job
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Daniel Bogden never really got a good answer why President George W. Bush fired him from his post as U.S. attorney for Nevada in 2006. But it doesn't matter to Bogden anymore. He's got his old job back. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:17:22 GMT)
Lawyer fined $39K for misconduct
A prominent Winnipeg criminal defence lawyer has been fined $39,000 after pleading guilty to misconduct for mishandling a client's account. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:23:16 GMT)
Williams Mullen Attorney Aaron Spencer Named 2009 Triangle Mover & Shaker by Business Leader Magazine
Williams Mullen announced today that attorney Aaron G. Spencer was named one of the 2009 Triangle “Movers & Shakers” by Business Leader Magazine. The award honors individuals who have made a positive impact within their company and the community. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:29:32 GMT)
Dallas County to hire outside lawyer for advice on constable case 12:30 PM CT
By a 3-1 vote, the commissioners selected Dallas lawyer Sidney H. Davis Jr. A contract is expected to be signed by the end of the day, officials said. (Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:34:45 GMT)
Travolta's lawyer testifies in Bahamas extortion trial
John Travolta's lawyer testified Tuesday that the paramedic who drove Travolta's son to a hospital the day he died later wanted money for documents the driver suggested could be detrimental to the actor. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:25:37 GMT)
Attorney general Cox cleared of conflict of interest
Detroit --Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox was cleared on Tuesday of a conflict of interest in his prosecution of a former Wayne County judge accused of allowing lies during a drug trial. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:17:32 GMT)
Dallas County commissioners hires its own lawyer over DA's objection
Over the strenuous objections of District Attorney Craig Watkins, Dallas County commissioners voted Tuesday to hire an outside lawyer to advise them about an investigation they ordered into the activities of two constables. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:35:18 GMT)
Ohio attorney general takes aim at Bank of America
By LAURA A. BISCHOFF DAYTON DAILY NEWS COLUMBUS - Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray said he is chasing after greedy liars and cheaters on Wall Street like no other state attorney general nationwide, all in an effort to hold them accountable, recover losses for Ohio pensioners, and maybe force reforms in business practices. Some of the cases that Mr. Cordray has been pursuing since taking ... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:39:27 GMT)
Judge Belk's lawyer asks to withdraw
Mecklenburg Judge Bill Belk, scheduled to take the stand today in a hearing that could decide whether he stays on the bench, may have to do it without his lawyer. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:39:30 GMT)
BRIBE OFFER TO DPP, PUNISHMENT ON LAWYER UPHELD
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today upheld a two-year jail sentence and RM25,000 fine imposed by the Sessions Court on a lawyer after he was found guilty of offering a RM5,000 bribe to a Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP). (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:24:06 GMT)
Video: Zazi Lawyer Warns Press
Najibullah Zazi's lawyer told Harry Smith current evidence does not support conspiracy charges and quick judgment by the public and the press should be avoided. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:07:53 GMT)
Attorney: Casey Evidence Problematic
The attorney for the parents of Casey Anthony, who is accused of killing her daughter Caylee, says that evidence being used by prosecutors has some problems. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:33:17 GMT)
Senate Approves Gilg As Nebraska's U.S. Attorney
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Senate has approved the Obama administration's choice to become U.S. attorney for Nebraska. The office of U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson said the Senate approved the nomination of former Keith County Attorney Deborah Gilg on Tuesday evening. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:59:27 GMT)
Mindanao lawyer gets int’l peace prize
Lawyer Mary Ann Arnado became the first recipient of the World Vision International Peace Prize for her efforts to build a just and lasting peace in Mindanao. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:59:37 GMT)
Busha indicted by attorney general
ANDERSON COUNTY — Tim Busha, a former Anderson County chief sheriff's deputy, has been indicted by the South Carolina attorney general for securities fraud of at least $20,000. The indictment, handed down late Tuesday by an Anderson County grand jury, was received Wednesday morning at the Anderson County Clerk of Court's Office. The indictment follows an attorney general's office investigation ... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:00:51 GMT)
New US Attorney For Southern Ohio Sworn In
Carter Stewart was sworn in Wednesday as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, which includes Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton and southeast Ohio. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:14:59 GMT)
Environmental lawyer says: Provincial Board succumbs to pressure
Environmental lawyer Benjamin Cabrido described the resolution passed by the members of the Provincial Board recognizing the prerogative of the governor to develop the controversial Balili property as a manifestation that the legislative body succumbs to the pressures exerted against them by House Deputy Speaker Pablo Garcia, father of the governor. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:13:59 GMT)
Attorney disputes evidence in Anthony case
Associated Press - September 30, 2009 12:14 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - An attorney for the parents of Casey Anthony, who is accused of killing her young daughter, says evidence being used by... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:27:04 GMT)
Aiken attorney faces federal charges
Aiken – An Aiken attorney faces federal charges in a mail fraud and embezzlement scheme worth millions of dollars. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:37:32 GMT)
Anthonys Attorney Releases New Evidence In Case
One day after prosecutors released 1,000 pages of documents in the case against Casey Anthony, the Anthony family attorney released his own. VIDEO REPORT: Attorney Holds Press Conference DOCUMENT RELEASED: Docs Released 9/29/09 (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:59:48 GMT)
Well-suited escape plan: Prisoner walks out of Manhattan Supreme Court by dressing as lawyer
A career crook awaiting trial on numerous robbery counts escaped from Manhattan Supreme Court in broad daylight Wednesday - apparently by masquerading as a lawyer, sources said. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:04:59 GMT)
McGowan resigns as City Attorney
FERNELY--With little discussion, the Fernley City Council voted 4-0 in favor of approving a settlement agreement between Fernley and Jeff McGown, under which McGown resigned on Sept. 25 as city attorney. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:07:05 GMT)
Lawyer In Search Case Wants $1M
A lawyer is asking a jury to award $1 million or more to a man who claims a Detroit police officer stuck a finger in his anus during a drug bust. (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:22:51 GMT)
Memo to Renardo Sidney's lawyer: Congress is pretty busy
We all knew Mississippi State recruit Renardo Sidney -- currently under investigation with a "not certified" status from the NCAA for issues related to his lodgings during a recruiting sojourn to Los Angeles in recent years -- had a bit of a bombastic lawyer. When the NCAA asked for tax documents from Sidney's family, including his grandparents, in order to prove the income that would allow them ... (Wed, 30 Sep 2009 17:26:52 GMT)
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