Attorney News Oct 2009

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Facebook Accused of Letting Users Threaten Florida Ex-Lawyer
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Facebook Inc., the world’s most popular social-networking Web site, was accused in a lawsuit of letting site users post violent threats against a lawyer who was later disbarred. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:29:24 GMT)

Obama nominates Gov. Ritter aide as U.S. attorney for Colorado
President Barack Obama nominated Stephanie Villafuerte, deputy chief of staff to the governor, as the U.S. attorney for Colorado on Wednesday. Villafuerte, a longtime Denver prosecutor and adviser to Gov. Bill Ritter, is the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants and would become the first Latina to run the office. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:22:57 GMT)

Firearms-at-work law in sync with federal regulations, attorney general's staff finds
A 2008 state law that allows workers to transport firearms to job sites and leave them locked in their vehicles is legal and not invalidated by federal laws or regulations, Attorney General Buddy Caldwell's office has determined. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:47:14 GMT)

Villepin Trial Has No Evidence of Sarkozy Smear, Lawyer Says
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Prosecutors have produced no evidence during a trial in Paris that former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin intended to participate in a campaign to smear President Nicolas Sarkozy , Villepin’s lawyer said today. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:23:25 GMT)

NYC Prisoner Escapes After He's Mistaken for Lawyer
Police are looking for a well-dressed robbery suspect who walked out of a Manhattan courthouse after an officer apparently mistook him for a lawyer. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:43:09 GMT)

Ethics Board attorney named to lead agency
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has chosen longtime ethics attorney Kathleen Allen to be its top administrator. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:31:25 GMT)

Former attorney settled suit, forged client's signature without her knowledge, says D.A.
In November, Hunter notarized a settlement agreement that had Sprouse's name signed on it, although Sprouse didn't sign the document or have any knowledge of it, assistant district attorney Geoffrey Alexander said. Hunter then deposited a payment check that had signatures of both Hunter and Sprouse into a trust account, although his client was not aware of the payment, Alexander said. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:07:50 GMT)

Rochester Ordered To Pay Attorney Fees In Curfew Case
A state Supreme Court judge has ordered Rochester to pay more than $140,000 in attorney's fees stemming from the city's failed juvenile curfew. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:05:57 GMT)

Lawyer seeks lesser sentence for NH tax evader
A defense lawyer wants a lighter sentence than federal rules dictate for Elaine Brown, who was convicted with her husband of plotting to kill federal agents during a nine-month standoff at their Plainfield, N.H., home following their tax evasion case. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:08:46 GMT)

Ethics board attorney named to lead agency
The Louisiana Board of Ethics has chosen a longtime ethics attorney to be its top administrator. She previously served as deputy general counsel, the No. 2 position at the agency. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:21:19 GMT)

Officials dragged heels on Mohamud case: lawyer
The lawyer for a Canadian woman stranded in Kenya for three months says consular documents reveal the federal government did little to investigate the case after branding her an imposter. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:31:12 GMT)

Attorney honored for health care work
Hugh "Trey" Daly III, a senior attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, has won the 2009 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders award for his work protecting the health coverage and ensuring the health care of many of Ohio's poorest residents. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:31:43 GMT)

Lawyer seeks lesser sentence for NH tax evader
A defense lawyer says 30 years in prison is plenty for tax evader Elaine Brown, who was convicted with her husband of plotting to kill federal agents during a nine-month standoff at their Plainfield home. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:51:08 GMT)

Lawyer seeks lesser sentence for NH tax evader
A defense lawyer wants a lighter sentence than federal rules dictate for Elaine Brown, who was convicted with her husband of plotting to kill federal agents during a nine-month standoff at their Plainfield, N.H., home... (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:03:59 GMT)

Ex-lawyer, awaiting drunken-driving sentencing, allowed to go to treatment facility
Over the objection of prosecutors, a judge today allowed former lawyer Kevin J. Love to be taken to an unguarded treatment facility south of Syracuse while he awaits sentencing for his latest two drunken-driving incidents. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:06:13 GMT)

Deutsche Bank’s Paper Sale Was a Ponzi Scheme, Lawyer Claims
Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Bank AG sold Canadian asset- backed commercial paper as a safe investment when it really was no more than a Ponzi scheme that was doomed to fail, a lawyer claimed in a lawsuit seeking the return of C$10 million ($9.3 million) the city of Hamilton, Ontario, invested. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:11:07 GMT)

Phillips Nominated For U.S. Attorney
(Kansas City, MO) -- President Barack Obama has nominated Beth Phillips to become the next U.S. Attorney for Western Missouri, which includes the Springfield-Joplin region. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:44:03 GMT)

State Supreme Court upholds disbarment of Seattle lawyer
The state Supreme Court has upheld the disbarment of a lawyer accused of deceiving his clients and forcing them to pay additional fees, according to an opinion released Thursday. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:50:31 GMT)

Controller-City Attorney Brouhaha Continues
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES - The public and the media may continue to express displeasure over the ongoing battle between the City Attorney and the City Controller’s office, but after two months as Los Angeles’ chief lawyer, Carmen Trutanich believes all the attention is misplaced. Besides, he thinks he can solve the problem. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:16:50 GMT)

Supreme Court upholds disbarment of Seattle attorney Bradley Marshall
A unanimous state Supreme Court today disbarred Seattle civil-rights attorney and sports agent Bradley Marshall, concluding that he squeezed clients for fees and bullied others into settlements against their wishes. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:42:21 GMT)

California attorney general launches ACORN probe
California Attorney General Jerry Brown says he is investigating the community organizing group ACORN in response to a request from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:43:31 GMT)

Calif. attorney general launches ACORN probe
California Attorney General Jerry Brown on Thursday said he is investigating the community organizing group ACORN in response to a request from Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. (Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:59:55 GMT)

Travolta lawyer says he refused alleged extortion scheme
A lawyer for John Travolta on Thursday told jurors that he refused to comply with would-be extortionists who allegedly threatened to go to the media with reports implying that the famed actor was culpable in his son's death. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:23:24 GMT)

Obama nominates Gov. Ritter aide as U.S. attorney for Colorado
President Barack Obama nominated Stephanie Villafuerte, deputy chief of staff to the governor, as the U.S. attorney for Colorado on Wednesday. Villafuerte, a longtime Denver prosecutor and adviser to Gov. Bill Ritter, is the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants and would become the first Latina to run the office. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:17:46 GMT)

Lawyer to seek bail for woman accused of seeking sex with teenage boy
ST. LOUIS — A lawyer plans to argue in federal court this morning for the release on bond of Christie Bradley, 39, accused of trying to arrange sex with a 14-year-old boy. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:36:15 GMT)

Danville attorney's license suspended
DANVILLE - A Danville attorney convicted in a United States tax fraud case has had his license to practice law suspended indefinitely by the Illinois Supreme Court. John "Pat" Wolgamot, 65, of Danville, pleaded guilty Aug. 21, 2008, in federal court in Urbana to one count of aiding the filing of a false tax return. In May, he was sentenced to more than a year in federal prison. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:06:17 GMT)

Lewis Lawyer Mary Jo White Brings Credibility to Defense of CEO
Oct. 2 (Bloomberg) -- Mary Jo White , the lawyer hired by Bank of America Corp. ’s Kenneth D. Lewis , will bring credibility to her defense of the besieged chief executive officer, former colleagues said. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:22:03 GMT)

Attorney general gets grant to fight prescription drug abuse
HELENA - The state attorney general's office has received a $1.2 million, two-year grant to create a six-person drug diversion unit to fight prescription drug abuse. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:54:19 GMT)

Philanthropist's millions still in limbo; attorney general joins the battle
SPRINGFIELD - The attorney general’s office filed a memorandum last month asking the Ohio Supreme Court to review a case involving the estate of longtime local philanthropist Mary Petticrew. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:12:23 GMT)

NYPD Captures Prison Escapee Mistaken for Lawyer
New York City police arrested a fugitive who escaped from a Manhattan courthouse a day earlier after he was mistaken for a lawyer. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:03:42 GMT)

Attorney: Deal reached in Casper drunken driving case
CASPER - The defense attorney for an elderly man accused in a drunken driving crash that injured two people says his client has reached a plea deal with prosecutors. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:04:07 GMT)

Travolta lawyer tells of call
A lawyer for John Travolta has testified that he warned a former Bahamas senator she would not get away with a scheme to extort $US25 million from the star, (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:35:01 GMT)

Attorney Removed From Arkansas Killer's Defense Team
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- The state Supreme Court has denied an attorney's request to remain on the case of a death row inmate after moving to Delaware. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:44:52 GMT)

Prosecutors: Lawyer squandered clients' $2M award
(AP:LOS ANGELES) A lawyer has agreed to plead guilty to misappropriating more than $2 million he won for people he represented in a class-action lawsuit but squandered in day trading, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:02:30 GMT)

Berezovsky charged with forming criminal group – lawyer
MOSCOW, October 2 (Itar-Tass) -- Russia’s former oil and media tycoon Boris Berezovsky has been charged in absentia with forming a criminal group, lawyer Andrei Borovkov told Itar-Tass on Friday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:06:06 GMT)

Garrido's Attorney Breaks Silence
Phillip Garrido's attorney broke her silence Thursday, outlining the sensitive nature of the case and her client's communication with KCRA 3-TV in Sacramento. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:42:51 GMT)

Lawyer for accused cop drops dime on others
A lawyer for a former Mahoning Township police officer accused of falsifying accident reports today said his client had been investigating use of police computers for online sex chats by other officers. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:56:03 GMT)

Attorney For Defendant In Surrogate Scandal Expects Case Against Client To Be Dismissed
NEWS9s Jasmine Lo got to speak one on one with the attorney for Bruce Callarik who told said he expects the case against his client to be dismissed in the near future. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:22:08 GMT)

Kate's Lawyer: Jon Can't Halt the Show
Kate Gosselin's lawyer told the Today Show on Friday that Jon will be unable to halt filming for long. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:24:05 GMT)

Patent office post for Foley & Lardner lawyer
Sharon Barner, a Chicago intellectual property lawyer, was named deputy director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke announced her appointment on Friday. (Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:59:41 GMT)

Travolta attorney in Bahamas trial denies setup
Attorney Michael McDermott told the court he was following police instructions when he secretly recorded conversations with Pleasant Bridgewater. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:10:21 GMT)

Mayfield set to hire high-profile attorney
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is in the final stages of hiring high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension. Geragos tells The Associated Press he will represent Mayfield himself out of his Washington, D.C.-based firm Luque Geragos and Marino. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:11:29 GMT)

Mayfield set to hire high-profile attorney
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is turning to high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:11:43 GMT)

Aldermen subpoenaed by indicted developer's lawyer
The Chicago Tribune's Clout Street blog reports : City Hall late this afternoon released copies of defense subpoenas seeking the testimony of 10 aldermen in the case involving an indicted developer. The subpoenas, issued by Calvin Boender's defense lawyer Joe Roddy, seek testimony of nine current aldermen--Ed Smith, 28th, Bernard Stone, 50th, Edward Burke, 14th, Walter Burnett, 27th, Emma Mitts ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:12:33 GMT)

Mayfield set to hire high-profile attorney to help fight
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is in the final stages of hiring high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:14:49 GMT)

Mayfield set to hire attorney Geragos in drug case
Suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield is turning to high-profile attorney Mark Geragos to help fight his drug suspension. Geragos confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday night that he's finalizing a deal to represent Mayfield himself out of his Washington, D.C.-based firm Luque Geragos and Marino. "It's clear to me that there are real issues here, substantial issues, and I think he's ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:47:00 GMT)

LeGarrette Blount had lawyer to talk to Oregon about reinstatement
Within days of Oregon announcing that LeGarrette Blount was suspended for the season last month, the senior running back's parents and a lawyer representing Blount spoke with Ducks Athletic Director Mike Bellotti to discuss possible reinstatement. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:51:41 GMT)

Lawyer Who Lost Client Funds Playing Stock Market Pleads Guilty to Fraud
A California lawyer who lost nearly all of a $2.5 million class action recovery by investing client trust funds in the stock market has pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Sandeep Baweja pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of wire fraud and one count of obstruction of justice. He faces a maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison and fines of up to $500,000. "One of the worst things an ... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:26:06 GMT)

Tarrant County assistant district attorney says he won't seek top post
Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney Bob Gill said Friday that he will not run next year for his department's top post. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 03:54:57 GMT)

AG lawyer: We didn't seize games
The chief lawyer for the Ohio attorney general's organized-crime unit testified yesterday that his office played no role in seizing gambling machines from a West Side club in October 2007. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 07:47:29 GMT)

Reduced toll for Grand Isle residents is legal, Attorney General says
Lloyd J. Nelson III Staff Writer THIBODAUX - Grand Isle residents paying 50 cents to cross the Leeville bridge while other drivers are forced to pay $2.50 is both legal and permissible, an opinion from the Louisiana Attorney General says. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:05:55 GMT)

Pakistan adjourns Mumbai attack hearing: lawyer
A Pakistani court on Saturday adjourned for a second time a hearing for seven suspects accused by India of plotting the deadly Mumbai attacks last year, a lawyer said. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:39:50 GMT)

Pak again adjourns Mumbai attack hearing: lawyer
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AFP) - A Pakistani court on Saturday again adjourned a hearing for seven suspects accused by India of plotting the deadly Mumbai attacks last year, a lawyer said. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:32:00 GMT)

Lawyer: ESPN reporter relieved after suspect's arrest
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The lawyer for ESPN reporter Erin Andrews says his client is greatly relieved after learning that a man accused of taping surreptitious nude videos of her in a hotel room has been arrested. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:20:43 GMT)

Local attorney holds reins of bar
He has 30 years of experience, but it’s going to take a team effort for Columbia attorney Skip Walther to do his job this year. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:31:03 GMT)

Lawyer eyes McMullan's seat
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer George Williams is positioning himself for preselection for the Labor Party in a safe Canberra seat. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:19:18 GMT)

Cleveland County attorney receives statewide award
SHELBY — Attorney David R. Teddy is the inaugural winner of a new award named for School of Government Professor John Rubin. The Commission on Indigent Defense Services honored Teddy with The Professor John Rubin Award for (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:20:02 GMT)

Judge tosses lawyer's suit against credit card company
PHILADELPHIA — A blind lawyer from Broomall, who claims a prostitute racked up more than $14,000 in fake charges on his Discover credit card, has vowed to appeal now that a federal judge has tossed out his lawsuit. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:41:09 GMT)

Attorney Orly Taitz asks for Judge Clay Land to recuse himself from 'birther' case
Attorney Orly Taitz, the “birther” lawyer under threat of sanctions by U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land for filing a “frivolous” lawsuit, filed a motion Friday asking the judge to recuse himself because of personal contacts and financial stakes he may have with President Barack Obama’s administration. (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:26:21 GMT)

Lawyer: stalking suspect "regular guy"
CHICAGO (AP) — A defense lawyer for the man accused of secretly taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews while she was alone in hotel rooms says his client is a "regular guy" and a "great friend." (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:50:33 GMT)

Lawyer: stalking suspect "regular guy"
A defense lawyer for the man accused of secretly taping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews while she was alone in hotel rooms says his client is a "regular guy" and a... (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:58:32 GMT)

Attorney: 'Helping The Kids' No Excuse For Jenks Rules Violations
"Helping the kids" is no justification for violating OSSAA rules to advance a winning football team, reports attorney J. Douglas Mann in a 38-page report to Jenks Superintendent Dr. Kirby Lehman. Jenks Football Coach To Serve Suspension (Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:06:59 GMT)

North Bay Village attorney's hiring went against residents' wishes
The story in Thursday's Miami Herald on North Bay Village's interim attorney appointment needs additional explanation. We know the commission has no requirement to ask the citizens' opinion of whom to hire as a city attorney. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:04:06 GMT)

Disbarred Attorney Had Earlier Brush With Embezzlement
Four years before attorney David Cecil would come under scrutiny for stealing from clients, he and his former law firm were sued over accusations that a partner embezzled his clients’ money. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:22:20 GMT)

Attorney General files criminal charges against Pam Ott, former healthcare district CEO
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that former Kern Valley Hospital administrator Pamela Ott was charged on eight felony counts of elder abuse today, Sept. 8. The complaint charges Ott allowed staff to forcibly administer psychotropic medications to patients for their own convenience, rather than for their patients' therapeutic interests. These actions are alleged to have resulted in ... (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:37:03 GMT)

Commissioners’ lawyer: Drop the lawsuit
The lawyer for the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners said Thursday that it’s time for the county Board of Education to give up on its lawsuit against the county because continued legal action is a waste of taxpayers’ money at a time when neither board has money to spare. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:24:42 GMT)

Judge tosses lawyer's suit against credit card company
PHILADELPHIA — A blind lawyer from Broomall, who claims a prostitute racked up more than $14,000 in fake charges on his Discover credit card, has vowed to appeal now that a federal judge has tossed out his lawsuit. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:25:28 GMT)

U.S. attorney vacancy no laughing matter : Lawyer's cartoons don't help him
Want to be a U.S. attorney in Kentucky? Then you might not want to draw cartoons making fun of the state's senior U.S. senator. Marc Murphy, a former commonwealth's attorney who is a freelance cartoonist for The Courier-Journal, says he learned that the hard way. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:07:44 GMT)

County attorney incensed by hate crimes - Sun Suburbs Today - Tuesday, Sept. 29
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said he is incensed by what he's called "hate crimes" that allegedly happened Sept. 23 in Brooklyn Park. Two black men were allegedly beaten, one stripped naked, by at least two white men near Hartkopf Park. Two Minneapolis men have been arrested in connection with the attacks. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:26:38 GMT)

Town Attorney and Giacalone Respond to Lawsuit Decision - Podcast for Oct. 1
On Monday, Town Attorney Ronald Bennett spoke to the Aurora Town Board and reported that the town had been successful in fighting off a series of lawsuits challenging its purchase of 300 Gleed Avenue. Click here to listen to his comments. Click here to read a press release by Aurora resident and attorney Arthur Giacalone, who brought the lawsuit. Or, click here to subscribe to the free East ... (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 07:45:55 GMT)

Prosecute Bush, Cheney over detainees' torture, attorney says in Simi Valley talk
Former President George W. Bush and top officials in his administration should be prosecuted for allowing the torture of prisoners who did not receive a fair trial at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, a Los Angeles-based lawyer said Friday in Simi Valley. Attorney Michael Rapkin, who successfully obtained the release of one detainee at Guantanamo, said Bush and other officials ... (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:08:25 GMT)

Valley defense attorney might run for governor
Michael Manning a Phoenix defense attorney who made his name waging numerous battles with the Sheriff's Office, said he is considering the prospect of running for the governor in 2010. (Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:21:41 GMT)

Maryland attorney general, public defender square off in Supreme Court
Nothing focuses an appellate attorney’s mind more than having an argument scheduled before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:44:11 GMT)

County Attorney: Plea Deal In Billy Gillispie DUI Case Likely In November
The Anderson County Attorney said a plea agreement could likely be worked out in the Billy Gillispie case by next month. The former University of Kentucky coach was arrested in August and charged with DUI after someone reported a white Mercedes driving erratically. At a hearing Monday in Anderson County, the County Attorney told LEX 18 the next court date in the case is set for November 2, and a ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:20:22 GMT)

Suspect's lawyer says Letterman 'manipulates'
The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman is calling the talk-show host "a master at manipulating audiences." (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:29:07 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. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:45:31 GMT)

Attorney representing firefighter candidates suing the city agreed in court today to give Danbury more time to respond
DANBURY -- An attorney representing several firefighter candidates who are suing the city over its hiring process agreed Monday to give the city an additional month to respond to a motion for summary judgement.The motion is asking a Superior Court judge to decide, based on information and documents already provided, whether the city violated its own rules when hiring dozens of firefighters off a ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:52:57 GMT)

Former lawyer jailed for stealing
A former lawyer who embezzled over £400,000 from a dead woman's estate is jailed for three-and-a-half years. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:19:52 GMT)

Judge Orders Attorney To Case
OKLAHOMA CITY — United States District Judge Lee R. West has ordered that attorney James T. Rowan be appointed to represent Thomas L. Honeycutt in the Federal lawsuit filed against Blackwell police officer John W. Mitchell. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:30:33 GMT)

N.Y. lawyer accused of adoption scam
MINEOLA, N.Y., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- At least 16 couples say they were suckered into paying thousands of dollars into an alleged adoption scam run by a New York lawyer. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:35:47 GMT)

Suspect's Lawyer Says Letterman 'Manipulates'
The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from David Letterman called the talk-show host "a master at manipulating audiences." Gerald Shargel defended his client, Robert J. "Joe" Halderman, Monday during a round of interviews on network television morning shows. Shargel says the charge against his client is "so obviously out of character to the point ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:37:34 GMT)

Elko district attorney waits for ruling on appeal in Hughes case
ELKO — The District Attorney’s Office is awaiting word on its appeal of District Judge Andrew Puccinelli’s dismissal of a charge of using a minor in the production of pornography against former Elko Police Capt. Aaron Hughes. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:42:03 GMT)

Kroll Adds Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Cramer in Chicago Office
Global risk consulting firm Kroll has added Jeffrey H. Cramer, formerly assistant United States attorney and senior litigation counsel in the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division, in its ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:06:50 GMT)

Attorney General files criminal charges against Pam Ott, former healthcare district CEO
Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that former Kern Valley Hospital administrator Pamela Ott was charged on eight felony counts of elder abuse today, Sept. 8. The complaint charges Ott allowed staff to forcibly administer psychotropic medications to patients for their own convenience, rather than for their patients' therapeutic interests. These actions are alleged to have resulted in ... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:07:15 GMT)

Suspect's lawyer says Letterman 'manipulates'
NEW YORK (AP) — The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from David... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:19:51 GMT)

Extortion suspect's lawyer skewers Dave
Gerald Shargel, the lawyer for alleged David Letterman extortionist Robert Halderman, says Letterman is a "master at manipulation"-- and hinted there's more to the sordid story, which Letterman bared on national TV last week. "So to think that David... (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:36:41 GMT)

Lawyer says alleged Letterman plotter is 'innocent'
The lawyer for accused extortionist Robert "Joe" Halderman said today that the full story about his client's alleged attempt to blackmail David Letterman for $2 million has not yet come out. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:39:58 GMT)

Attorney General: Frontier to Refund Early Termination Fees
Albany/Rochester, N.Y. -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says Frontier will pay refunds to some customers because it failed to provide adequate notice of early termination fees. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:02:23 GMT)

Citys attorney responds to Payne allegations
An attorney for the City of Sheboygan today took aim at allegations leveled against Mayor Bob Ryan, defending the firing of former Human Resources Director Angela Payne while accusing Paynes attorney of using intimidation to force a settlement. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:05:41 GMT)

Justice Sonia Sotomayor's first Supreme Court term begins with argument over lawyer request
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court began its new term trying to decide how long a suspect's request for a lawyer is valid. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:13:08 GMT)

Lawyer for Letterman's accused blackmailer Joe Halderman says Dave's not telling 'full story'
If CBS producer Robert (Joe) Halderman intended to blackmail David Letterman about the funnyman's sex life, he would have demanded cash, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:15:15 GMT)

Court begins with argument over lawyer request
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the bench as the court tried to hash out how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should be considered valid by police and the courts. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:40:24 GMT)

Accused Letterman extortionist innocent: attorney
Comedian David Letterman did not tell the whole story when he described himself as the victim of a $2 million extortion plot by a TV news producer, an attorney for the producer said on Monday. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:42:21 GMT)

Court begins with argument over lawyer request
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday with Justice Sonia Sotomayor on the bench as the court tried to hash out how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should be considered valid by police and the courts. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:56:26 GMT)

Court opens with case on prisoner's bid for lawyer
The Supreme Court began its new term Monday by indicating a willingness to limit how long a suspect's request for a lawyer should remain valid, and new Justice Sonia Sotomayor wasted little time in letting her voice be heard by questioning the lawyers. (Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:20:23 GMT)

Suspect's lawyer says Letterman 'manipulates'
The defense lawyer for the CBS News producer charged with trying to extort $2 million from TV host David Letterman is calling the talk-show host "a master at manipulating audiences." (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:48:09 GMT)

Calif attorney general nixes sex scandal probe
California's attorney general does not plan to investigate a state lawmaker who resigned after he was caught on videotape boasting to a colleague about his extramarital sexual escapades with two female lobbyists. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:05:48 GMT)

Video recorded by Travolta's attorney played at trial
Videotapes secretly recorded by John Travolta's attorney were played Monday at the trial of two people accused of trying to extort millions of dollars from the actor after his son died in the Bahamas in January. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:44:34 GMT)

High Court Debates Value of Attorney-Client Privilege
A Georgia company's efforts to resist disclosure of communications with its lawyer provoked a rare discussion at the U.S. Supreme Court over the importance of attorney-client privilege. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:02:02 GMT)

Attorney General Eric Holder says foiling Zazi bomb plot 'saved us from an unspeakable tragedy'
Accused Al Qaeda thug Najibullah Zazi and his cohorts aimed to "kill scores of Americans" in the recently foiled bomb plot, Attorney General Eric Holder said Monday. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

Ex-Attorney General Ryan exploring run for governor
Former Attorney General Jim Ryan has formed an exploratory committee and is thinking about running for governor of Illinois. The Elmhurst Republican just commissioned a poll that showed him way ahead of the little-known Republicans who have so far declared themselves candidates for governor. Ryan polled 29 percent of the 500 likely GOP primary voters, with the next-closest candidate, state ... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:42:29 GMT)

Lawyer says aide inflated freebies' worth
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- An aide to former U.S. Rep. Ernest Istook, R-Okla., inflated the worth of freebies to protect himself, the lawyer for a lobbyist on trial for corruption said. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:20:39 GMT)

Court delayed when flu-masked inmate spooks lawyer
A court hearing for a jail inmate in Spokane, Wash., had to be postponed a day because he was wearing a surgical mask and his defense lawyer refused to sit next to him. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:33:48 GMT)

Lawyer Says Lawyer Defamed Him in Press Release Over Defamation Suit
Robert Clifford, a well-known personal injury lawyer in Chicago, warns that Illinois lawyers won't be able to speak to the press about their own cases if an appellate decision against him is allowed to stand. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:40:54 GMT)

Attorney: Abducted Tenn. baby's mom regaining custody, cleared of baby-selling claim
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Attorney: Abducted Tenn. baby's mom regaining custody, cleared of baby-selling claim. Comments are subject to the site's terms of use and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or approval of the Star Tribune. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:53:28 GMT)

Conn. lawyer to run for 5th District seat
Lawyer Kie Westby of Southbury has announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination to run against Connecticut Congressman Chris Murphy in next year's election. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:07:14 GMT)

Kansas attorney general's office issues warning of serial rapist during college fall breaks
LAWRENCE, Kan. - Nearly a year after the last sexual assault attributed to a serial rapist who has preyed on young women near two college campuses since 2000, the state attorney general's office is urging women near Kansas State University and the University of Kansas to remain vigilant. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:08:09 GMT)

Attorney: Schools on the hook for data costs
LANSING -- State government is imposing up to $100 million a year in uncompensated data collection mandates on local school districts, and should either repeal them or pay up, the districts' attorney told the Michigan Supreme Court this morning. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:42:30 GMT)

Flu-masked Spokane inmate spooks defense lawyer
SPOKANE — A court hearing for a Spokane County Jail inmate was postponed a day because he was wearing a surgical mask and the defense lawyer refused to sit next to him. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:15:16 GMT)

Lawyer running Stanford's firms asks for $9M more
The lawyer in charge of jailed financier R. Allen Stanford's businesses is asking a federal court to pay his team nearly $9 million for three months of work. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:16:51 GMT)

Attorney: Info sent to G-20 protesters via Twitter was public
The attorney for one of two men arrested during last month's G-20 summit for sending Twitter messages to help protesters argues that they were merely passing along public information. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:18:34 GMT)

Blue Chip lawyer now bankrupt
Jonathan Mathias, the Auckland lawyer found wanting over his advice to Blue Chip victims Bruce and Judy Bartle, is bankrupt.Last week in the High Court Justice Tony Randerson ruled that Mathias failed in his duty of care to the... (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:32:35 GMT)

Lawyer running Stanford's firms asks for $9M more
The lawyer in charge of unraveling jailed financier R. Allen Stanford's businesses is asking a federal court to pay his team nearly $9 million for three months of work. (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:32:55 GMT)

Attorney General Says Alleged Bomb Plot in N.Y. Was 'Very Serious'
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. said Tuesday that an alleged hydrogen peroxide bomb threat was "very serious" and "could have resulted in the loss of American lives." (Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:17:59 GMT)

Court delayed when flu-masked inmate spooks lawyer
A court hearing for a jail inmate in Spokane, Wash., had to be postponed a day because he was wearing a surgical mask and his defense lawyer refused to sit next to him. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 01:07:42 GMT)

Lawyer and Police Commissioner Once Worked Same Side of the Street
Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and a lawyer representing Najibullah Zazi, the central suspect in a terrorism case, worked together on a police switchboard in the early 1960s. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:46:03 GMT)

Lawyer refuses to sit near masked client
SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- A judge in Washington state postponed sentencing for a jail inmate after the inmate's lawyer refused to go near him because he was wearing a surgical mask. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:20:34 GMT)

John Travolta's lawyer channels Jack Nicholson, shouts 'You can't handle the truth' in court
The John Travolta blackmail case took a page from a Hollywood script Tuesday when his lawyer used the famous movie line "You can't handle the truth!". (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:04:20 GMT)

Lisa Nowak defense attorney: Pepper spray never used
Lisa Nowak's defense attorney, Donald Lykkebak, accuses prosecutors of failing to hand over a report that could help clear Nowak. Former-astronaut Lisa Nowak who remains free on bond and is living in Houston - is back in the news today. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:43:57 GMT)

Nowak lawyer says pepper spray not used
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Former U.S. astronaut Lisa Nowak's lawyer says prosecutors failed to turn over a report that could help clear her of attempted kidnapping and assault charges. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:05:39 GMT)

Lawyer expects Stokes altercation case to be resolved soon
A lawyer for Leonard Stokes, the controversial former Buffalo restaurant owner, today said he expects a disposition later this month of the non-criminal trespass charged lodged against the former basketball star for an alleged altercation with the mother of his child. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:24:36 GMT)

Military Lawyer to Be Dropped From Canadian Gitmo Detainee's Defense Team
A U.S. military lawyer who had advocated on behalf of Canadian Omar Khadr at Guantanamo Bay is expected to be removed from the defense team Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:40:26 GMT)

U.S. Attorney, Nasdaq Launch Investigation into Sequenom
“Following our announcement on September 28, 2009 regarding the completion of the independent investigation by the special committee of our board of directors, representatives of Nasdaq and the Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California separately contacted us to inquire about our announcement. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:42:16 GMT)

Lower Township attorney receives national maritime law chairmanship
LOWER TOWNSHIP- Attorney Kevin J. Thornton, Esquire, was recently appointed as Chair of the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA)'s Committee on Fisheries. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:04:38 GMT)

Twin Cities attorney is a Coen brothers punch line
When the new Coen brothers movie "A Serious Man" is shown in the Twin Cities, the line that gets the biggest audience reaction is an inside joke. It comes when a character needs a criminal defense attorney and he is advised to "hire Ron Meshbesher." MPR's Cathy Wurzer talks with the real-life Ron Meshbesher. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:37:13 GMT)

Omar Khadr's star lawyer to be fired
The U.S. military lawyer celebrated as Omar Khadr's best chance for freedom was "paranoid" and "reckless" and allowed his own quest for fame to overshadow his defence of Khadr, affidavits obtained by the Star allege. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:39:34 GMT)

BURR & FORMAN ANNOUNCES THIRD LATERAL ATTORNEY IN ONE MONTH
ORLANDO, October 7, 2009 - Burr & Forman LLP today announces that Eric S. Golden has joined Burr & Forman as a partner in the firm’s Central Florida office. Golden is the third lateral attorney to do so within the last month. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:57:54 GMT)

Monticello Mayor fires village attorney
MONTICELLO — Monticello Mayor Gordon Jenkins has fired the village attorney after criticizing him for missing meetings. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:33:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Accused $20,000 Wine Thief Didn't Know Bottle's Value
A lawyer for a Boston man accused of stealing a $20,000 bottle of wine says his client had no idea of its value. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:44:18 GMT)

Defense attorney drops abuse case
NEW HAMPTON - The defense attorney representing Jeff Marlette wants to withdraw as legal counsel, though from a motion filed Tuesday, Roger Sutton of Charles City makes it clear he believes the court is making a mistake. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:14:40 GMT)

Attorney aims to block NorthSide plan
A St. Louis attorney is hoping to throw a legal roadblock in the path of McEagle Properties’ NorthSide project. D. B. Amon said this morning he will seek a temporary restraining order, injunction and writ against the tax-backed financing and a redevelopment plan that city officials are considering for the $8.1 billion proposal . Amon plans to file the request in a St. Louis circuit court on ... (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:36:55 GMT)

Obama to name gay lawyer as ambassador
President Barack Obama plans to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the United States' ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa, an administration official said Wednesday. (Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:57:15 GMT)

Obama picks openly gay lawyer for ambassadorship
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:46:43 GMT)

McDonald's Malaysia operator faces arrest: lawyer
US fast food giant McDonald's operator in Malaysia is facing arrest for failing to appear in court to answer a charge of illegally operating an outlet, a government lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 05:57:35 GMT)

President Obama to nominate openly gay lawyer David Huebner as U.S. ambassador to New Zealand, Samoa
President Barack Obama said Wednesday he planned to nominate an openly gay lawyer as the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. If confirmed by the Senate, David Huebner would become the third openly gay ambassador in U.S. history. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT)

Attorney says Playgirl shoot next up for teenage father of Sarah Palin's grandson
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:47:05 GMT)

Attorney says Playgirl shoot next up for teenage father of Sarah Palin's grandson
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Levi Johnston is going for the ultimate exposure — the 19-year-old father of Sarah Palin's grandchild will pose nude for Playgirl, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:29:49 GMT)

Lawyer takes out thug balls-and-all
Veteran Melbourne defence lawyer Alex Lewenberg, who was viciously bashed this week by an intruder in his city apartment, has been in plenty of scraps - in and out of court. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:13:10 GMT)

Update: Former Attorney General in Amarillo
9:21 A.M. Oct. 8 -- Former Attorney General and Judge Alberto Gonzales will visit with students from Palo Duro and Caprock high schools today. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:21:59 GMT)

Ex-HSBC Banker Ellerbeck Didn’t Mean to Kill Wife, Lawyer Says
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Ellerbeck’s lawyer told jurors during closing arguments today, that while the former HSBC Holdings Plc banker may have caused the injuries that led to his wife’s death, he never intended to harm her. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:17:51 GMT)

Senate confirms Fishman as next US Attorney for NJ
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate has approved the nomination of Montclair resident Paul J. Fishman as the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:39:51 GMT)

Demjanjuk attorney will appeal case to high court
John Demjanjuk's attorney says he plans to ask Germany's high court to block his trial on charges of being an accessory to the murder of thousands at a Nazi death camp. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:19:55 GMT)

Attorney: Isleworth shooting suspect James 'Bob' Ward should get bond
Jailed Isleworth shooting suspect James "Bob" Ward should be entitled to pre-trial release on reasonable conditions, his attorney said. In documents filed late Wednesday, the attorney for James "Bob" Ward listed a bevy of reasons why the Isleworth millionaire should be granted bond and be able to be released from jail. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:23:33 GMT)

Attorney: Murder evidence invalid
By James Shea Times-News Staff Writer An attorney for a man accused of first-degree murder in 2007 argued in court Wednesday that his client's statement about hitting the victim with a statue was coerced and should be thrown out. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:29:18 GMT)

NYC doc who killed husband hires celebrity lawyer
Harvard law professor and celebrity defense lawyer Alan Dershowitz is now representing a New York doctor convicted of murdering her husband. Dershowitz and his brother, Nathan, are preparing an appeal for Dr. Mazoltuv Borukhova. Dershowitz’s clients... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:39:48 GMT)

Attorney General Proposes Board for New York State Pension Fund
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- New York’s scandal-plagued $116.5 billion pension fund , the third-largest U.S. system of its type, would be overseen by an appointed board, stripping sole control from the state comptroller, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo proposed. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:45:32 GMT)

Attorney asks state Supreme Court for disbarment
Associated Press - October 8, 2009 12:34 PM ET BELLEVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A southwestern Illinois attorney accused of spending on himself at least $25,000 from a disabled adult ward and two... (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:50:56 GMT)

Lawyer for Roethlisberger accuser attacks 'frivolous' claim
Ben Roethlisberger's failure to make a sworn legal statement denying an accusation that he sexually assaulted a Nevada casino worker undermines his position, his accuser's lawyer said. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:04:39 GMT)

Attorney wants blood test thrown out in multiple-fatal crash case
The attorney for a man accused in connection with a fatal accident last spring contends that a blood test that shows the man was intoxicated at the time sho (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:17:59 GMT)

Glaxo Ignored Paxil’s Birth-Defect Risks, Lawyer Says (Update1)
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- GlaxoSmithKline Plc officials intentionally ignored the possibility that the Paxil antidepressant caused birth defects, a lawyer said in closing arguments of a trial over the drug. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:31:52 GMT)

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