Attorney News Oct 2009
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Lawyer says Kuwaiti man released from Guantanamo
A Guantanamo Bay detainee from Kuwait has been released to his home country, a lawyer for the man said Thursday. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:43:08 GMT)
Guantanamo ex-inmate arrives in Kuwait: lawyer
A man held at Guantanamo Bay for nearly eight years returned to his native Kuwait Thursday after a judge cleared him of terror charges, his lawyer said. (Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:17:06 GMT)
Ex-HSBC Banker Ellerbeck Didn’t Mean to Kill Wife, Lawyer Says
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Neil Ellerbeck’s lawyer told jurors during closing arguments 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. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:28:32 GMT)
Senators, representatives battle over North Texas nominee for U.S. attorney
Sen. John Cornyn said Thursday that he would block anyone except Sarah Saldana as the next U.S. attorney for North Texas, setting in motion a showdown with Democrats who have other contenders in mind. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:40:58 GMT)
Mills Lawyer Seeks Berlusconi as Witness in Bribery Appeal
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- U.K. lawyer David Mills, who was convicted of accepting a bribe to lie under oath on behalf of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi , wants the premier to testify on his behalf in his appeal, which began today in Milan. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:33:51 GMT)
Lawyer doubts Taconic kin
A lawyer for two victims killed in the horrific crash on the Taconic Parkway said yesterday the behavior of the family of wrong-way driver Diane Schuler is "very suspicious," adding he believes her relatives know what "set that woman off that day." ... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:15:47 GMT)
Lawyer: I gave text messages to Detroit Free Press
A lawyer who obtained a trove of sexually explicit text messages while suing former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick in 2007 said Thursday he gave a copy to the Detroit Free Press, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning stories led to criminal charges and forced the mayor from office last year. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:32:23 GMT)
Appeals trial for UK lawyer opens in Italy
The appeals trial of a British lawyer who has been convicted in a corruption case involving Silvio Berlusconi opened Friday in Milan, with defense lawyers saying they want the Italian premier to testify. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:11:33 GMT)
Convicted bogus lawyer indicted again
BISMARCK, N.D.—A man convicted in North Dakota and sentenced to more than four years in prison for impersonating a lawyer has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Colorado for posing (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:30:41 GMT)
Attorney: Man to claim mental illness in death of three children
SMITHLAND, Ky. — The attorney for a western Kentucky man charged in the slayings of three children and a violent sexual assault on their mother will claim mental illness when his case goes to trial. The Paducah Sun reported that defense attorney James Gibson, who represents 36-year-old Kevin Wayne Dunlap of Hopkinsville, filed notice Tuesday in Livingston Circuit Court that he plans to ... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:32:39 GMT)
Attorney wants blood test thrown out in 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 (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:18:37 GMT)
Attorney: Man to claim mental illness in deaths
The attorney for a western Kentucky man charged in the slayings of three children and a violent sexual assault on their mother will claim mental illness when his case goes... (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:40:13 GMT)
Attorney: No Plans To Call Nagin To Testify
An attorney for two companies that allege their crime camera system was ripped off by people tied to the New Orleans technology office says he doesn't plan to call Mayor Ray Nagin to testify in the case. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:46:38 GMT)
KRouge lawyer demands judge's disqualification in Cambodia
The lawyer for a former Khmer Rouge leader on Friday filed a demand that the French investigating judge be disqualified from Cambodia's UN-backed war crimes court for alleged bias. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:57:51 GMT)
Minn. attorney general sues Ferrellgas over prices
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing propane distributor Ferrellgas, alleging the company charged residential customers higher-than-promised prices and sometimes added punitive fees. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:22:23 GMT)
Minn. attorney general sues propane distributer over prices
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson is suing propane distributor Ferrellgas, alleging the company charged customers (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:27:42 GMT)
Attorney: Man To Claim Mental Illness In Deaths
The attorney for a western Kentucky man charged in the slayings of three children and a violent sexual assault on their mother will claim mental illness when his case goes to trial. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:53:24 GMT)
Update: Roseland town attorney arrested on domestic violence charge
Roseland Town Attorney Mike Lipsky was arrested at 10:32 p.m. Thursday in South Bend on a preliminary charge of domestic violence, according to information from St. Joseph County authorities. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:59:39 GMT)
Lawyer Chided for Dragging Out Deal In Blue Cross Suit
A federal judge on Wednesday accused a class action lawyer of trying to delay a settlement that helped nearly 600 eating disorder patients so he could pursue a fight with a co-counsel over shares of a $2.45 million fee award. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:40:24 GMT)
Obama lawyer says no position on Bush-era wiretaps
A lawyer for the Obama administration said on Friday it had no position on the legality of the former Bush administration's program to intercept Americans' e-mails and phone calls without a warrant. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:58:15 GMT)
UK lawyer's appeal calls for Berlusconi
Prosecutors in the appeal case of UK tax lawyer David Mills have opposed a defence request for the Italian prime minister to appear as a witness. (Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:07:09 GMT)
District attorney wants to dismiss Polanski appeal
The Los Angeles district attorney says Roman Polanski's appeal filed in California before his arrest in Switzerland should be dismissed and no oral arguments should be held. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:27:38 GMT)
Businessman to run for attorney general for GOP
The Tribune's Clout Street blog reports: Illinois Republicans may have filled a critical vacancy in their statewide ticket with today's announcement that on Monday GOP leaders will formally unveil businessman Steve Kim as their candidate for attorney general. Kim served a fellowship in Gov. Jim Edgar's administration and went on to work in international trade relations in state government. He ... (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:58:53 GMT)
Businessman to run for attorney general for GOP
The Tribune's Clout Street blog reports: Illinois Republicans may have filled a critical vacancy in their statewide ticket with today's announcement that on Monday GOP leaders will formally unveil businessman Steve Kim as their candidate for attorney general. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 01:15:19 GMT)
FBI Raids Offices of Fla. Attorney-Accountant
The FBI has executed search warrants at the offices of high-profile accountant and attorney Lewis Freeman, who frequently is picked by judges as a court-appointed receiver or trustee for troubled companies in South Florida, sources say. Freeman and the FBI weren't talking Thursday when asked about the warrants. Legal community sources said the Miami and Plantation, Fla., offices of Lewis B ... (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 02:55:52 GMT)
Attorney in Gloucester case says not so fast on paying fees and sanctions
An attorney has asked a judge to throw out $171,000 in attorney fees that Gloucester County is supposed to pay, in addition to sanctions of $2,000 apiece for 40 Gloucester citizens. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:04:37 GMT)
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Obama emails Delhi lawyer, ex-classmate, about Nobel
It was a surprise email for Supreme Court lawyer Surat Singh from his 'friend' US President Barack Obama, saying that he honestly did not feel that he deserved to be a Nobel laureate. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:06:27 GMT)
Here and Now: AZ Politics, US Attorney
Arizona Republic editorial columnist Bob Robb joined Here and Now host Bob Robb to talk about the latest election news concerning Fife Symington's endorsement of GOP gubernatorial candidate John Munger. Newly appointed U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke discussed who and what dictates the caseload of federal prosecutors. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:07:18 GMT)
Obama emails Delhi lawyer, a Harvard classmate, about Nobel
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U.S. Attorney appeals Endicott bond decision
The U.S. District Attorney's office is appealing a decision by Magistrate Judge Dale Drozd, which would allow Richfield businessman Thomas Endicott to be released on a $1.5 million bond, while he awaits a federal trial for six counts of transportation of a minor across state lines with the intent to engage in sexual activity. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:33:19 GMT)
Raymond Brown, noted NJ defense lawyer who represented Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, dies at 94
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Raymond A. Brown, a veteran New Jersey defense lawyer whose high-profile clients included former boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, has died. He was 94. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:55:32 GMT)
County Attorney's Office hosting check bouncing workshop
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine County Attorney’s Office is hosting a workshop free to all merchants in the County that accept checks. It is meant to help limit the risks of accepting bad checks and inform merchants of the recourse they can use to collect bounced checks. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:07:06 GMT)
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Lawyer: Willmar man stabbed only in self-defense
Associated Press - October 10, 2009 1:24 PM ET WILLMAR, Minn. (AP) - The lawyer of a Willmar man accused of fatally stabbing of a Ridgewater College student last year says his client was acting... (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:31:43 GMT)
Lawyer: Willmar teen stabbed football player in self-defense
WILLMAR, Minn. - The lawyer of a Willmar man accused of fatally stabbing of a Ridgewater College student last year says his client was acting in self-defense. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:37:11 GMT)
Adenhart murder trial delayed at request of suspect's new attorney
The trial of a man charged with driving drunk and killing Los Angeles pitcher Nick Adenhart has been delayed for six months at the request of his new defense attorney. (Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:04:20 GMT)
Woman allegedly harassed by lawyer lodges report
KUANTAN: A 55-year-old housewife lodged a police report against a lawyer recently for allegedly using two men to intimidate and humiliate her into settling a debt. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:54:02 GMT)
Woman allegedly harassed by lawyer lodges report
By T.N. Alagesh KUANTAN: A 55-year-old housewife lodged a police report against a lawyer recently for allegedly using two men to intimidate and humiliate her into settling a debt.Normah Harun from Ta... (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:49:12 GMT)
Obama did not send any exclusive email to Delhi lawyer, ex-classmate, about Nobel as reported by Indian media – it was ...
Indian media reported that - It was a surprise email for Supreme Court lawyer Surat Singh from his ‘friend’ US President Barack Obama, saying that he honestly did not feel that he deserved to be a Nobel laureate. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:19:08 GMT)
Lawyer eyed by feds in corruption investigation of Bronx public administrator's office
A longtime lawyer for the office that oversees estates of Bronx residents who die without wills is under investigation for using them as his personal ATMs, the Daily News has learned. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:02:00 GMT)
Disgraced lawyer's wife won't help him
WEST CHESTER — A Chester County prosecutor Monday had harsh words for the wife of a lawyer who stole from his clients so the couple could pursue a life of ease and splendor. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:29:35 GMT)
Grafton gets new attorney
HUNTLEY – More than a month after the Grafton Township Board’s former attorney resigned, the board now is with counsel. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:31:35 GMT)
Defense lawyer argues fatal crash not murder
Tyrone Adam Palmer did it, his lawyer conceded -- he chased down a car full of teenage girls and pro (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:02:08 GMT)
Lawyer: 1975 AIM slaying appeals hearing unwarranted
The South Dakota defense lawyer for a Canadian man charged with killing a woman in 1975 says a rehearing before a full appeals court is not warranted because prosecutors have repeatedly lost their argument. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:12:39 GMT)
Attorney leads pursuit in Escondido
The San Diego Chargers held training camp in Escondido from 1964 to 1968 at a Travelodge east of Interstate 15. So it's easy for local land-use attorney Dave Ferguson to imagine the team playing in a new stadium in the same general area. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:22:58 GMT)
Former U.S. attorney gets state judgeship
Former U.S. Attorney Karin Immergut is the newest Multnomah County circuit judge. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:19:24 GMT)
County Attorney's Office hosting check bouncing workshop
MUSCATINE, Iowa – The Muscatine County Attorney’s Office is hosting a workshop free to all merchants in the County that accept checks. It is meant to help limit the risks of accepting bad checks and inform merchants of the recourse they can use to collect bounced checks. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:22:06 GMT)
Attorney Found Guitly
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) _ An attorney has been convicted of trying to hide money from the IRS by divvying up large cash deposits into amounts that avoided federal alerts. Defense attorney Johnny Gaskins was found guilty Friday of dividing $355,000 into deposits of less than $10,000 each. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:09 GMT)
Alabama attorney general warns Prichard, Chickasaw: Electronic bingo is illegal
MOBILE, Ala. -- In letters that surprised local municipal leaders, Attorney General Troy King has sternly warned the mayors of Prichard and Chickasaw that he is prepared to arrest anyone who tries to operate electronic bingo. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:32:39 GMT)
Director Polanski feels depressed in jail: lawyer
Director Roman Polanski is feeling depressed two weeks after his arrest in Switzerland to face U.S. extradition for a 1977 case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer was quoted as saying on Sunday. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:22:45 GMT)
Planet Election Guide: With expertise in hand, attorney wants to join back in
Jenny Russell is an attorney, boater and runner who has lived and played in Telluride since 1995. As she’s carved out a life here, she has also accrued a bit of experience with town government. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:42:55 GMT)
Gay Jewish attorney nominated Kiwi envoy
SYDNEY, Australia (JTA) – An openly gay Jewish attorney has been nominated by Barack Obama as America’s new ambassador to New Zealand. David Huebner, 49, who is currently based in Shanghai, is Obama’s first gay appointment, and the third openly gay ambassador in American history. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:59:19 GMT)
Reeves: Reliance on a non-attorney can hurt you
WHEN someone needs legal assistance, he usually approaches an attorney. Once he has decided to hire a particular attorney, he places all his trust in that lawyer. read more (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:57:38 GMT)
China puts its stamp on Edison lawyer's career
Edison lawyer Zhiyu "Jimmy" Hu never expected to see his face on a postage stamp. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:03:55 GMT)
Polanski depressed - lawyer
Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland to face US extradition for a 1977 case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl, is depressed, his lawyer says. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 17:41:57 GMT)
Some Polanski support 'counter-productive': director's lawyer
Roman Polanski realises that some of the support he got in his battle against US child sex charges was "counter-productive", his lawyer said Sunday, adding he was worried about the detained director's health. (Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:51:18 GMT)
Fla. Democrats hear Aronberg, Gelber in debate for attorney general's office
ORLANDO -- Democrats looking for a front-runner in the first debate of the Florida attorney general's race saw two polished politicians take light digs at each other Sunday while seeking a unified front against the Republican Party. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:19:01 GMT)
Murder trial delayed over ailing attorney
Burlington, Ia. - The trial of a Burlington man accused of killing his ex-wife and setting her house on fire last winter has been delayed because his defense attorney is ill. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:15:49 GMT)
Billig back as Monticello attorney
MONTICELLO – Three village trustees have reinstalled Jacob Billig as the village attorney, the Times Herald-Record has learned. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:03:41 GMT)
Haleigh Cummings' father doubts Misty has revealed everything, attorney says
The attorney for Ronald Cummings appeared on 'The Early Show' this morning. Ronald Cummings, whose daughter vanished from their home in Putnam County in February, still stands behind the last person to see Haleigh Cummings, his attorney said on national television this morning. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:41:51 GMT)
Kobad Ghandy's lawyer allowed during interrogation
A city court Monday allowed the plea of Kobad Ghandy, the arrested leader of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist), to have his lawyer present during his police interrogation but stipulated he has to be at a 'considerable distance'. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:39:55 GMT)
Haleighs Fathers Lawyer Makes TV Appearance
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. -- The lawyer for the father of missing 6-year-old Haleigh Cummings made an appearance on national television. Ronald Cummings was scheduled to be on CBS's "The Early Show" Monday morning, but didn't make it because his son was sick. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:59:50 GMT)
Misty Croslin Cummings' attorney steps away from case
By Karen Voyles Staff writer The attorney who has represented Misty Croslin Cummings has stepped away from the case. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:02:56 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski is depressed, dejected
ZURICH, Switzerland, Oct. 12 (UPI) -- Roman Polanski's lawyer says the French-born filmmaker appears depressed after spending two weeks in a Swiss prison. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:33:48 GMT)
`Courage' by driver: lawyer
AN 18-YEAR-OLD driver involved in a fatal crash that killed two of his friends has shown "great courage", according to his lawyer. Robert James Maskell, of Preston, fell asleep while driving Ulverstone sportsmen Bryce Gleeson, 15, and Kaidan How, 17, to Bicheno on April 5. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:41:29 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski Feels Depressed in Jail
Roman Polanski feels tired and depressed as he enters his third week in a Zurich prison, his lawyer says. After visiting Polanski, attorney Herve Temime told two Swiss newspapers that the 76-year-old filmmaker appeared to be ... Read More Other Links From TVGuide.com Roman Polanski (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:00:38 GMT)
Thieves take weapons, rob home of assistant district attorney
Thieves stole several firearms from the home and car of a Richmond County assistant district attorney sometime between Saturday and Sunday. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:02:20 GMT)
Local attorney shares knowledge of renting property in new book
OWOSSO - Local attorney Thomas E. Moorhead has taken his 35 years of experience handling cases for landlords and property managers and compiled it into a published work at a time when he says it is needed the most. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:17:17 GMT)
Attorney: Ron Cummings Doubts Wife's Story
The search for missing Florida girl Haleigh Cummings is getting national attention again as the attorney representing Ron Cummings, the girl's father, appeared on the "CBS Early Show." (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:25:42 GMT)
Top German Court Receives Request From Demjanjuk Lawyer to Block Trial
Germany's highest court says it has received an appeal from John Demjanjuk's lawyer seeking to block the 89-year-old's trial. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:27:10 GMT)
Attorney plans to sue DOA
The government of Guam could face another lawsuit for allegedly breaching an agreement to pay the interest owed on the cost-of-living allowance class lawsuit, said the attorney representing those retirees. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:15:04 GMT)
Attorney general: 911 calls available to public
The attorney general has concluded that the Whitley County 911 dispatching center violated the Kentucky open records act by refusing to publicly release 911 calls. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:25:23 GMT)
Lawyer’s Suit Alleges Prayer For His Death
The founder of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation is suing a Dallas-based religious organization for praying for his demise. Mikey Weinstein, a former military lawyer who is Jewish, is suing the Chaplaincy of Full Gospel Churches, The Dallas Morning News reported. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:41:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski Feels Depressed in Jail
Roman Polanski feels tired and depressed as he enters his third week in a Zurich prison, his lawyer says. After visiting Polanski, attorney Herve Temime told two Swiss newspapers that the 76-year-old filmmaker appeared to be "very dejected" and "was ... (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:41:14 GMT)
Polanski feels depressed in jail: lawyer
Director Roman Polanski is feeling depressed two weeks after his arrest in Switzerland to face U.S. extradition for a 1977 case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl, his lawyer was quoted as saying on Sunday. (Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:32:01 GMT)
Kim announces run for Illinois attorney general
Republican leaders formally unveiled suburban businessman Steve Kim today as their candidate for attorney general. Kim, the first Asian-American GOP candidate to run for statewide office in Illinois, said at the Korean-American Association of Chicago that he understands both legislative procedures and the "mechanisms" of the business community and the overall economy of the state. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:13:54 GMT)
Lawyer in peers' hot seat as ads stir Kenmore furor
A lawyer running for Kenmore village justice has been told by a peer group to publicly disavow controversial campaign advertisements about which he claims ignorance. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:00:50 GMT)
Bank Leumi Employee, Lawyer Violated Law, Finma Says (Update1)
Oct. 13 (Bloomberg) -- An employee of Bank Leumi Le-Israel Ltd. ’s Geneva unit and a lawyer for the bank and some of its clients unlawfully provided false information to the Swiss financial regulator, the agency said. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:01:49 GMT)
American father mistreated in Japanese jail, attorney says
An American father jailed in Tokyo has been harshly treated, his attorney said Monday, while Japanese authorities said he is getting "special" treatment. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:25:21 GMT)
Man 'posed as top lawyer to con women'
A conman Paul Bint posed as the UK's top lawyer Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer to ''worm'' his way into the affections of women and pocket their property a court hears. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:06:35 GMT)
SC court: Lawyer Joel Bieber shouldn't be disciplined for ads
Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:31 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 10:31 a.m. GREENVILLE — The South Carolina Supreme Court has dismissed disciplinary charges against a lawyer once accused of making misleading promises in his ads. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:21:02 GMT)
Attorney Orly Taitz sanctioned $20,000 by U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land
In an order today, California attorney Orly Taitz has been sanctioned $20,000 by U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land — double the amount he said he was considering. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:37:26 GMT)
Lawyer: Polanski feels depressed in jail
Roman Polanski feels tired and depressed as he enters his third week in a Zurich prison, his lawyer says. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:45:40 GMT)
Wallace dropped from U.S. attorney nomination consideration
The White House abruptly has ended the vetting process for Rob Wallace to be the next U.S. attorney in Oklahoma's Eastern District, the Tulsa World learned Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:49:01 GMT)
Misty Cummings' Attorney Steps Down
The attorney representing Misty Cummings, the stepmother of missing 6-year-old Haleigh Cummings, steps down following her appearance on CBS' "The Early Show." (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:04:08 GMT)
Gandhy interrogated in presence of lawyer
New Delhi, Oct 12 (PTI) Following a court directive, top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy was interrogated this evening in the presence of his lawyer at the Special Cell police station here. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:20:43 GMT)
Lawyer's Unemployment Benefits Yanked Over Blog
N.Y. Labor Dept. stopped unemployed lawyer's benefits over $1 revenue from blog. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:26:18 GMT)
Bank of America’s Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege
The office of New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo has released the letter, by Bank of America outside counsel Lewis Liman at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton . In it, Mr. Liman outlines what information his client will be releasing to Mr. Cuomo and other regulators, including the nonpublic disclosure statement attached to the public merger proxy. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:56:18 GMT)
Gandhy interrogated in presence of lawyer
Following a court directive, top Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy was interrogated this evening in the presence of his lawyer at the special cell police station in New Delhi. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:57:38 GMT)
Manitoba girl beaten to death may have seen basement as refuge: lawyer
A lawyer says a five-year-old Manitoba girl who died after a brutal beating in the family's basement actually may have sought refuge there. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:03:03 GMT)
Ahumada's attorney: 'The mayor made a mistake'
The attorney for Brownsville Mayor Pat M. Ahumada Jr. contends that the deposit of a city-issued check in the mayor’s bank account had been an "innocent mistake" on Ahumada’s part. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:24:36 GMT)
Attorney General Reaches 1,000 Schools with CyberSafety Message
Attorney General Bill McCollum announced his CyberSafety Education program has reached over 1,000 Florida schools. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:30:18 GMT)
Newark municipal attorney admits trying to coerce $750K from boss
NEWARK -- A Newark municipal attorney has pleaded guilty to trying to coerce $750,000 from his boss and a promotion, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office announced today. Neal Braunstein, 40, admitted to threatening his boss, Julien Neals, the city corporation... (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:42:25 GMT)
Greenlee's attorney alleges jury misconduct
FARMINGTON — The attorney who defended Richard Greenlee at two separate trials for the same offense is now alleging jury misconduct in an effort to get a new trial. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:43:50 GMT)
D.C. sniper's attorney seeks clemency from Virginia governor
An attorney for convicted Washington-area sniper John Allen Muhammad, who is scheduled to be executed November 10, will seek clemency from Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine on October 22. (Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:20:19 GMT)
Lawyer says Jon Gosselin ordered to return $180K
Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. Kate Gosselin, meanwhile, must provide an accounting of past expenses by the same date, lawyer Mark Momjian said. And an arbitrator will review another $55,000 she says she spent on household and child-related expenses. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:40:48 GMT)
Federal Judge Sanctions 'Birther' Lawyer for 'Frivolous' Suit
A federal district court judge in Georgia has issued a $20,000 sanction for misconduct in a case involving California lawyer and dentist Orly Taitz, a leader of the "birther" movement whose members have challenged President Barack Obama's U.S. citizenship. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 07:02:30 GMT)
Kate's lawyer says Jon must pay her
A lawyer for reality TV star Kate Gosselin says her estranged husband Jon has been ordered to return $180,000 in marital funds. The divorcing stars of TLC's "Jon and Kate Plus 8" appeared briefly in family court Tuesday in the Philadelphia suburb of Norristown. Kate Gosselin says her husband took $230,000 from a joint account. Her lawyer, Mark Momjian, says an arbitrator will review another ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:58:13 GMT)
LAWYER REVEALS 8 TRIAL CASES COMPLETED IN 4 MONTHS
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The newly improved delivery system of the judiciary has been proven to be efficient as a senior lawyer revealed that he had completed the trial of eight cases in four months as compared to five years just to complete one trial previously. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:52:44 GMT)
Paul Fishman sworn in as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey
The Star-LedgerPaul FishmanNEWARK -- Paul J. Fishman, a prominent defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, was sworn in today as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey.Fishman, 52, of Montclair, took his oath of office in a private ceremony at the Peter... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:41:59 GMT)
Lawyer in CIA trial challenges identities
A lawyer representing half of the American defendants charged in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in 2003 argued on Wednesday that most of her clients have never been positively identified and should be found innocent. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:44:58 GMT)
Attorney: Commack man suspected in child abuse an 'angel'
A defense attorney for a Commack man accused of sexually abusing two brothers, ages 5 and 7, depicted his client as an "angel" who devoted himself to the boys' needs while working in their home as an aide. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:42:43 GMT)
Lawyer says Jon Gosselin ordered to return $180K
Jon Gosselin has been ordered to return $180,000 inmarital funds by Oct. 26, according to a lawyer for his estranged wife. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:52:01 GMT)
Brett Tolman resigning as U.S. attorney
U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman said Wednesday he is resigning the state's federal prosecutor effective Dec. 31 to go into private practice at a Salt Lake City law firm. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:54:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijacking suspect sought return for years
A defense lawyer says a U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 has been trying to return to the United States for years. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:18:31 GMT)
Accused Hijacker Had Been In Contact With US For Yrs - Lawyer
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a flight at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and fleeing to Cuba more than 40 years ago had been in contact with U.S. officials in Cuba for several years in hopes of returning to the U.S., his lawyer confirmed Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:19:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijack defendant sought return for years
NEW YORK -- A defense lawyer says a U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 has been trying to return to the United States for years. James Neuman said outside court Wednesday that... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:19:55 GMT)
US Attorney for Utah to resign in December
SALT LAKE CITY -- A spokeswoman says U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman will resign in December. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:01:05 GMT)
Leonard announces Oklahoma attorney general candidacy
Oklahoma City attorney Ryan Leonard formally announced his candidacy for state attorney general on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:03:50 GMT)
Leonard announces for attorney general
Associated Press - October 14, 2009 12:55 PM ET OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Oklahoma City attorney Ryan Leonard says he's running for the Republican nomination for attorney general. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:06:59 GMT)
Charles City attorney asks to keep client after conflicts
NEW HAMPTON - Though he filed motions to withdraw from three cases, attorney Roger Sutton of Charles City spent Tuesday afternoon arguing that he should continue to represent a client accused of sexual abuse and lascivious acts with a child. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:14:30 GMT)
Lawyer: Hijacking suspect sought return for years
A U.S. citizen accused of hijacking a plane from New York to Cuba in 1968 had been trying to return to the United States for years, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:19:31 GMT)
Utah U.S. Attorney steps down
SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) - A spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman announced he will resign in December to go into private practice. Utah's top prosecutor held a press conference Wednesday morning to make that announcement. An appointee of former President George W. Bush, Tolman took over in July 2006 for a term that ordinarily would run to July 2010. The 39-year-old's highest profile ... (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:31:13 GMT)
Utah U.S. Attorney steps down
SALT LAKE CITY, (ABC 4 News) - A spokeswoman for U.S. Attorney Brett Tolman announced he will resign in December to go into private practice. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:32:51 GMT)
NJ attorney general taking over Williams case
The New Jersey attorney general's office will take over the manslaughter prosecution of former NBA star Jayson Williams. An office spokesman said Wednesday that it would replace the Hunterdon County prosecutor's office for Williams' retrial on a reckless manslaughter count stemming from the shooting of a hired driver in 2002. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:05:05 GMT)
Attorney general taking over Williams case
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- The New Jersey attorney general's office will take over the manslaughter prosecution of former NBA star Jayson Williams. (Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:34:54 GMT)
Trial lawyer defends Bear manager; U.S. cites "lies"
A lawyer for former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Ralph Cioffi on Wednesday vigorously defended him against prosecution allegations he repeatedly lied to investors early in the financial crisis, describing as "ridiculous" one charge of insider trading. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:14:24 GMT)
Imprisoned lawyer Lerach moves to halfway house
William Lerach, a lawyer best known for winning settlements for Enron investors, has been moved to a California halfway house after serving most of a two-year prison sentence for a kickback scheme, according to U.S. Bureau of Prison records. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 03:07:58 GMT)
Well-Meaning Stance Hurts Polanski, Lawyer Says
Roman Polanski’s lawyer said that inept support from his well-meaning backers had created a phony dispute about whether great artists have special rights. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:23:22 GMT)
Lawyer Alleges Dallas Group's Prayers Incite Followers to Commit Violence Against Him
In a test of the free-speech limits on prayer, a lawyer who has challenged the right of a Dallas-based organization to endorse military chaplains alleges in a recently filed suit that the organization incites its followers in prayers to violence against him. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:02:08 GMT)
D.C. sniper's attorney plans clemency plea to governor
An attorney for convicted sniper John Allen Muhammad said in an online statement that he will file a request for clemency with Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine on Oct. 22. Muhammad faces execution Nov. 10 for the October 2002 murder of Dean Harold Meyers at a Manassas gas station. Muhammad and his then-teenage accomplice, Lee Boyd Malvo, killed 10 people and injured three others during a 23-day shooting ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:18:03 GMT)
Former Attorney General Janet Reno backs exonerated Cuban immigrant's US residency bid
MIAMI - Former Attorney General Janet Reno is backing the U.S. residency bid of a Cuban immigrant imprisoned for a sexual assault he didn't commit. Orlando Boquete was one of thousands of Cubans who fled the island to South Florida during the 1980 Mariel boatlift. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:51:31 GMT)
Ex-Bear Stearns manager did not lie: lawyer
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin, on trial for fraud and charges he lied to investors early in the financial crisis, could not have foreseen problems in the subprime mortgage market in 2007, his lawyer said in opening his defense on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:29:39 GMT)
WSJ: Ex-Bear Stearns Managers Lawyer: Worrying Not A Crime
Two former Bear Stearns hedge fund managers were "worried" about their funds as the mortgage crisis caused havoc in investment markets in 2007 but they committed no crimes when they told investors they were optimistic about the future, a lawyer for one of the managers told a jury on Thursday in a federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:32:25 GMT)
Los Angeles Judge Issues Written Opinion Stopping California Attorney General Jerry Brown's Efforts to Regulate the ...
LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - October 15, 2009) - In a landmark written opinion, and potentially devastating blow to the ongoing efforts of California's Attorney General Jerry Brown to investigate and regulate the business of port trucking, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Allen White held today that the California attorney general had essentially exceeded his authority by intruding ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:39:58 GMT)
Bear Fund Debacle ‘Didn’t Turn Out Well,’ Lawyer Says (Correct)
(Corrects spelling of Tannin in fourth paragraph.) Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew Tannin , the former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager accused of misleading investors, didn’t commit a crime even though the collapse of his funds “did not turn out well,” his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:01:56 GMT)
Alabama FOP board endorses Attorney General Troy King for re-election
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- State Attorney General Troy King has picked up a campaign endorsement from the board of the Alabama Fraternal Order of Police. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:02:39 GMT)
Arcadia Attorney Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Embezzlement
An Arcadia attorney has pled not guilty to two counts of grand theft by embezzlement. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:07:32 GMT)
Lawyer's ADEA Claim Found Outweighed by Anguish He Caused His Firm
A federal appeals court has bounced an age-bias suit by a lawyer whose firm axed him after a tortuous year-and-a half stint, finding there were ample non-discriminatory reasons for firing him. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:10:12 GMT)
Well-Meaning Stance Hurts Polanski, Lawyer Says
PARIS -- As a high-powered international legal team presses to free the film director Roman Polanski from a Swiss jail, his French lawyer said Wednesday that inept support from some well-meaning backers had created a phony dispute about whether great artists have special rights. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:13:10 GMT)
Bear Fund Debacle ‘Didn’t Turn Out Well,’ Lawyer Says (Update3)
Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew Tannin , the former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager accused of misleading investors, didn’t commit a crime even though the collapse of his funds “did not turn out well,” his lawyer said. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:16:54 GMT)
Jackley announces he will run for attorney general in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ Marty Jackley, who was recently appointed to be South Dakota attorney general, has formed a campaign committee to seek his own four-year term in the office in next year's election. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:33:40 GMT)
Attorney: Driver involved in fatal crash had previous DUI conviction
A New York woman who was arraigned today on charges that she caused the crash that killed a Norwich woman on Sept. 20 was convicted of drunken driving in 2006, according to the dead woman's family's attorney. Lisette Oblitas Cruz, 28, of Port Chester, N.Y., is charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, using a cell phone while driving, driving an uninsured vehicle, evading ... (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:35:36 GMT)
Attorney takes back Mercedes SUVs brought to Hardin by debunked jail operator
BILLINGS - The last two Mercedes SUVs brought to Hardin by American Police Force have been taken back by the company's former attorney. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:38:27 GMT)
Ex-Bear Stearns manager did not lie: lawyer
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin, on trial for charges of alleged fraud and lying to investors early in the financial crisis, might have made strategic mistakes but he did not conspire with colleagues to commit a crime, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:48:33 GMT)
Ex-Bear Stearns manager did not lie-trial lawyer
Former Bear Stearns hedge fund manager Matthew Tannin, on trial for fraud and lying to investors early in the financial crisis, might have made strategic mistakes but he did not conspire with colleagues to commit a crime, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:18:17 GMT)
NYC DA: Bogus Ga. lawyer left immigrants worse off
A convicted bigamist posing as a veteran immigration lawyer scammed thousands of dollars from Guyanese immigrants and gave them advice so bad they now face deportation, prosecutors said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:23:15 GMT)
Syria: Dissident Lawyer Is Arrested
The Syrian authorities have arrested Haitham Maleh, a 78-year-old dissident and prominent lawyer who is among the last vocal critics of the government inside the country. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:49:03 GMT)
Bear Fund Debacle ‘Didn’t Turn Out Well,’ Lawyer Says (Update4)
Oct. 15 (Bloomberg) -- Matthew Tannin , the former Bear Stearns Cos. hedge-fund manager accused of misleading investors, didn’t commit a crime even though the collapse of his funds “did not turn out well,” his lawyer said. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:26:15 GMT)
Lawyer blames alcohol, drugs for killings
COVINGTON, La., Oct. 16 (UPI) -- A Louisiana man was under the influence of alcohol and painkillers when he killed his estranged wife and son, a defense lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:43:58 GMT)
Lawyer: Suu Kyi optimistic after talks with junta
Detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi expressed optimism Friday about recent meetings with a Myanmar junta official, saying she hoped to keep talks going to pursue a new era of cooperation, her lawyer said. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:06:00 GMT)
Man accused in cold case rape to seek own attorney
DICKINSON Dennis Earl Bradford, charged in the 1990 kidnapping and rape of then-8-year-old Jennifer Schuett, waived his right to a court-appointed attorney. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:42:27 GMT)
Senate confirms Johnson as US attorney
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) ---- The Senate has confirmed Brendan Johnson as South Dakota's next U.S. attorney.... (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:07:03 GMT)
Attorney general gets complaints about Joplin business
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has referred complaints about underground storage tanks at a Joplin business to the Missouri Attorney General for legal action. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:08:19 GMT)
Obama nominee for US attorney in Va sworn in
ROANOKE, Va. - The Western District of Virginia has a new U.S. attorney. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James P. Jones administered the oath of office Friday to Timothy Heaphy. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:19:34 GMT)
Obama nominee for US attorney in Va sworn in
Associated Press - October 16, 2009 11:25 AM ET ROANOKE, Va. (AP) - The Western District of Virginia has a new U.S. attorney. Chief U.S. District Court Judge James P. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:37:36 GMT)
Obama nominee for Western District U.S. attorney sworn in
The Western District of Virginia has a new U.S. attorney. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:49:32 GMT)
Myanmar's Suu Kyi positive about sanctions meetings: lawyer
Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi has said her recent meetings about sanctions with diplomats and a junta minister were positive, her lawyer told AFP Friday. (Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:05:33 GMT)
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