Attorney News Nov 2009
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Vegas Attorney James Bucky Buchanan Dies
James Bucky Buchanan, a criminal defense attorney who became more famous than many of his clients, died in Las Vegas over the weekend. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:59:24 GMT)
State Attorney General reaches agreement with social networking site Tagged.com
NEW YORK -- New York's attorney general says Tagged.com has agreed to adopt reforms on the use of invitation e-mails. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo previously alleged that the California based social networking site had essentially stolen the identities of more... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:04:56 GMT)
Las Vegas attorney "Bucky" Buchanan dead at 74
Well known Las Vegas attorney James "Bucky" Buchanan died Saturday in a car accident. Metro police say he was backing his 1988 Ferrari into his driveway when he suffered some kind of medical episode. This happened at his home near Linden and Wilshire Boulevard around 6PM. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:21:12 GMT)
Feds seize Ferrari in US lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents are seizing assets from a Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents were at the ritzy Fort Lauderdale home Monday of 47-year-old attorney Scott Rothstein. A Miami... Florida - Internal Revenue Service - Fort Lauderdale Florida - Federal Bureau of Investigation - United States (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:50 GMT)
Feds seize Ferrari in US lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents are seizing assets from a Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:26 GMT)
Feds seize Ferrari in US lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents are seizing assets from a Florida lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme. FBI and Internal Revenue Service agents were at the ritzy Fort Lauderdale home Monday of 47-year-old attorney Scott Rothstein. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:26 GMT)
Ortiz Confirmed As First Hispanic U.S. Attorney For Mass.
Carmen Ortiz has been confirmed as the U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, becoming the first Hispanic and the first woman to hold the top federal prosecutor's job in the state. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:18:36 GMT)
Feds Seize Ferrari in Fla. Lawyer in Fraud Probe
Feds seize Ferrari, other assets from Fla. lawyer in multimillion-dollar fraud investigation (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:26:46 GMT)
Attorney General: Stolen Laptop Contained Doctors' Private Data
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is investigating the theft of a Blue Cross Blue Shield laptop containing confidential information for nearly 19,000 health-care professionals in Connecticut. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:58:03 GMT)
Mitchell lawyer wants religion experts' testimony excluded
A lawyer for Brian David Mitchell asked a judge on Monday to exclude testimony by two religion experts from a hearing on whether the self-proclaimed prophet is mentally competent to stand trial in the abduction of Elizabeth Smart. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:08:57 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer pleads guilty in NY Marc Dreier case
NEW YORK - A former lawyer with the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission has pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a fraud carried out by a prominent Manhattan... (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:20:38 GMT)
Former SEC Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Fraud In Marc Dreier Case
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- A former lawyer in the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement admitted Monday to helping disgraced lawyer Marc Dreier carry out a scheme to attempt to sell $44.7 million in fake promissory notes by impersonating persons at two hedge funds. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:32:37 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer pleads guilty in NY Marc Dreier case
A former lawyer with the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission has pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a fraud carried out by a prominent Manhattan lawyer. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:35:10 GMT)
Attorney Brindisi taken to hospital during Leo pre-trial talks
The civil case against Mark Leo for beating his Floyd neighbor to death in May 2005 was put on hold Monday morning after Utica attorney Louis Brindisi had to be removed from the state Supreme Court by emergency medical personnel. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:37:35 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's defense attorney ousted from Jaycee Lee Dugard case
Nancy Garrido's court-appointed attorney has been removed from the case, pending a possible appeal later this month, court records indicate. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:39:16 GMT)
Ex-SEC Lawyer Pleads Guilty in NY Marc Dreier Case
Former NYC lawyer with SEC's enforcement division admits a role in Marc Dreier's fraud (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:41:19 GMT)
Ex-SEC lawyer pleads guilty in NY Marc Dreier case
A former lawyer with the enforcement division of the Securities and Exchange Commission pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring with a prominent Manhattan lawyer to dupe hedge funds out of tens of millions of dollars. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:19:49 GMT)
Feds seize assets of Fla. lawyer in fraud probe
Federal agents began seizing assets Monday of a lawyer suspected of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme, including his bright red Ferrari, boats and bank accounts. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:36:55 GMT)
Judge decides to remove attorney in Calif. kidnap
A judge has decided to remove an attorney defending Nancy Garrido against charges of kidnapping and raping a girl who police say was held captive for 18 years. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:18:44 GMT)
Lawyer asks investigators not to question Hasan
A lawyer for the Army psychiatrist accused in a deadly shooting spree at Fort Hood said Monday he asked investigators not to question his client and expressed doubt that the suspect would be able to get a fair trial, given the widespread attention to the case. (Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:29:04 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's met with his hospitalized client. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:44:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Woods' brother did not get proper care
A hospital did not do enough to care for the brother of James Woods when he went to the emergency room complaining of a sore throat and vomiting in 2006, a lawyer for the actor told jurors Monday at the trial of a wrongful death lawsuit. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:10:15 GMT)
Former SEC Attorney Pleads Guilty to Impersonation in Dreier Case
A former SEC enforcement lawyer pleaded guilty Monday to impersonating representatives of a hedge fund and a pension fund to assist disgraced ex-attorney Marc Dreier in selling a phony promissory note. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:03:05 GMT)
Attorney meets with Fort Hood shooting suspect
The attorney for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says he's assured the suspect that all of his rights as a defendant in the military justice system will be respected. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:19:26 GMT)
Nancy Garrido's lawyer bounced from case
Nancy Garrido is without an attorney after an El Dorado County judge removed the court-appointed lawyer who had represented her since her arrest in late August in the kidnapping and rape of Jaycee Dugard. Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimister removed... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:09:38 GMT)
City controller and city attorney go to court over audits
At the direction of the City Council, lawyers from the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office will again ask a judge on Tuesday to bar the city controller from auditing programs in the offices of elected officials. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:50 GMT)
Lawyer: Burton didn't intend to kill inmate
A lawyer for Graeme Burton says he did not intend to kill a fellow prison inmate when he attacked him with a weapon late last year. Burton, 38, is on trial in the High Court at Auckland charged with attempting to murder Dwayne Marsh at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo on December 20 last year. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:58:27 GMT)
U.S.: Attorney bought cars, boat in scheme
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A high-powered Florida attorney used ill-gotten gains to buy luxury sports cars, an 87-foot yacht and a $6.45 million home, U.S. prosecutors say. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:14:09 GMT)
Tannenbaum Flees Sydney Home on Safety Fears, Lawyer Says
Nov. 10 (Bloomberg) -- Barry Tannenbaum, accused of running a Ponzi scheme worth as much as 12.5 billion rand out of South Africa, has fled his home in Sydney because of fears over his safety, his lawyer said. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:29:00 GMT)
Attorney General Milgram Won't Stay As Attorney General in Christie Administration
(Trenton, 11/10/2009) Governor-elect Chris Christie has not yet named any of his choices for top spots in his administration. One thing is certain, the sate Attorney General will not stay on. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:33 GMT)
Former Tupelo Attorney Sentenced In Fraud Case
Former Tupelo attorney William Catledge is sentenced to 35 months in prison after pleading guilty to tax and mail fraud. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:16:52 GMT)
Former Tupelo attorney sentenced
Former Tupelo attorney William Catledge has been sentenced to 35 months for tax and mail fraud. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:45:20 GMT)
Attorney files Baby Grace mothers appeal
GALVESTON An attorney for Kimberly Dawn Trenor, convicted of killing her daughter, known as Baby Grace, is seeking a new trial. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:47:22 GMT)
Suspected Ft. Hood Shooter's Lawyer: Client 'Coherent'
The lawyer for the Army psychiatrist accused in the mass shooting at Fort Hood says the suspected gunman was "coherent" when he spoke to him and he is 'aware that he's a suspect,' The Associated Press reported. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:05:12 GMT)
Lawyer: Burton didn't intend to kill inmate
A lawyer for Graeme Burton says he did not intend to kill a fellow prison inmate when he attacked him with a weapon late last year.Burton, 38, is on trial in the High Court at Auckland charged with attempting to murder Dwayne... (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:20:51 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
A TV news producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman in exchange for keeping quiet about his sexual affairs was only trying to sell the late-night comic a screenplay, the producer's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:26:06 GMT)
Florida lawyer linked to extensive Ponzi scheme
A prominent Florida lawyer whose assets were seized this week by federal agents is believed to have run an elaborate Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of hundreds of million of dollars, authorities said. (Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:10:45 GMT)
Who Crossed the Line in Ga. Money-Laundering Case? A Defense Attorney or the Feds?
A federal prosecutor opened the federal money-laundering trial of criminal defense lawyer J. Mark Shelnutt on Tuesday by asking the jury about a monetary transaction between the attorney and his secretary, which the prosecutor says illustrates Shelnutt's crossover from honest advocate for Columbus, Ga.'s largest drug trafficker to a willing partner in the drug trafficking conspiracy. Shelnutt's ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:56:49 GMT)
Lawyer to testify about leaking Kilpatrick texts
Detroit --The lawyer who authored an agreement to keep former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's text messages secret returns to the witness stand Thursday for questions about why he gave copies to the Detroit Free Press. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:15:35 GMT)
Playboy sues 'Lawyer of Love'
Playboy.com, which fired a columnist who posed nude in its magazine last year, now wants to strip her of one of her most valuable assets: the "Lawyer of Love" label. The Chicago-based magazine filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday saying Corri Fetman, a lawyer, illegally tried to register a U.S. trademark on "Lawyer of Love," a moniker for a Playboy column that the mag contends it owns. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:04:38 GMT)
Monmouth Co. lawyer indicted in bribery, drugs
NEWARK — A Monmouth County lawyer already charged with trying to arrange the murder of a federal witness is facing new charges. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:32 GMT)
Attorney General Issues Statement in Recognition of Veterans Day
Attorney General Bill McCollum releases a statement about Veterans Day. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:54:13 GMT)
Video: Letterman Lawyer: He May Testify
David Letterman's attorney dismisses the claim by Joe Halderman's lawyer that his client was merely attempting a legal business transaction and not extortion. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:00:26 GMT)
Lawyer: Letterman suspect just shopping screenplay
David Letterman was on the receiving end of a sales pitch, not a shakedown, a defense lawyer said Tuesday as he argued that a TV producer accused of extorting the comic was simply peddling a screenplay. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:42:27 GMT)
Playboy Sues Chicago 'Lawyer of Love'
A Chicago divorce lawyer who bared herself on billboards and on the pages of Playboy is now getting sued for calling herself the “lawyer of love.” (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:26:21 GMT)
Attorney General Warns Of Debit Card Scam
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says people should watch out for a scam that is targeting bank customers. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:06:54 GMT)
Phone Scam Warning from Ohio Attorney General
Attorney General Richard Cordray is warning Ohioans of a phone scam in which callers pose as representatives from the Attorney General's Office and demand personal information. Cordray cautions that these calls are unauthorized and no personal information should be shared at any point. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:27:07 GMT)
Phone Scam Warning from Ohio Attorney General
Attorney General Richard Cordray is warning Ohioans of a phone scam in which callers pose as representatives from the Attorney General's Office and demand personal information. Cordray cautions that these calls are unauthorized and no personal information should be shared at any point. "We know that these scam artists are particularly assertive and in at least one instance have used threats of ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:54:08 GMT)
Attorney: No news on Emmett wrongful firing suit
Allan Vander Laan, the Grand Rapids attorney defending Emmett Township in a wrongful termination suit filed by former public safety director Frank Post, said today no motions have been filed and both sides are still investigating their case. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:04:09 GMT)
Spain Probes Judge Accused of Ejecting Muslim Lawyer
A Muslim lawyer in Spain said Wednesday she was ejected from a courtroom for wearing a head scarf and has filed a discrimination complaint with the body that oversees Spain's judiciary system. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:28:35 GMT)
Fulshear wrestles city attorney issue
After firing the city attorney a couple of months ago, the Fulshear City Council planned to hire a replacement this week, but those plans have been postponed. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:40:53 GMT)
Lawyer for accused Letterman blackmailer denies extortion
A lawyer for the CBS producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman says his client was only attempting to sell the Late Show host a screenplay. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:52:41 GMT)
Fort Hood Suspect's Attorney Says Fair Trial In Doubt
A Texas defense attorney says he is concerned that President Obama's appearance at a memorial service for the Fort Hood victims in which he mentioned the accused gunman's Islamic faith could make it difficult for his client to get a fair trial. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:53:22 GMT)
Playboy suing lawyer over catch-phrase
CHICAGO, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Playboy magazine alleges in a lawsuit against a Chicago lawyer she is attempting to steal a catch-phrase made popular by the adult publication. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:59:59 GMT)
Karadzic appeals decision to appoint attorney
The Hague - Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic on Wednesday appealed the war crime tribunal's decision to appoint an attorney for him. In a separate motion, the former psychiatrist also protested the court's decision not meet his demands to ... (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:05:05 GMT)
Suspected Serial Killer's Attorney Wants To Try Cases Separately
MILWAUKEE -- The lawyer for a man accused in a string of Milwaukee killings has filed a motion seeking to have the cases tried separately. The motion was filed Wednesday by attorney Russell Jones, who represents 49-year-old Walter Ellis of Milwaukee. (Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:06:17 GMT)
Attorney Disputes Government's 'Alarmist' View of Elections Law Ruling
Plaintiffs attorney Pierce O'Donnell has filed an appellate petition disputing claims that dismissal of the government's campaign contributions violations case against him would create a "loophole" in federal elections law that would render contribution limits "meaningless." (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:02:46 GMT)
Defense attorney seeks GOP nomination for Dallas County DA
Dallas defense attorney David Finn said Wednesday that he will run for district attorney. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:39:08 GMT)
Pension lawyer's deal questioned
Legal ethics experts say a 2005 land sale raises questions about whether lawyer Ronald Zajac got an unusually sweet deal. He paid only $1. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:06:30 GMT)
Ghana : Attorney General in Fierce Argument
Accra — The State Attorney and the counsel for the interdicted Principal Accountant of the Ministry of Youth and Sports yesterday locked horns before an Accra Fast Track Court (FTC), as they argued out their cases on whether or not the President's action, to interdict the Principal Accountant over some financial impropriety at the ministry, was appropriate and within the laws of the land. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:59:00 GMT)
Lexington Attorney Sues Over Comments On Web Site
A Lexington attorney has filed a lawsuit over comments posted on a newspaper's Web site. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:37:08 GMT)
FBI: Alleged scheme by Fla. lawyer could top $1B
Investigators say the alleged fraud scheme run by a prominent South Florida lawyer is likely to exceed $1 billion and involve thousands of investors. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:39 GMT)
Attorney claims Oduwole wrote rap lyrics not threat
Attorney claims Oduwole wrote rap lyrics not threat (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:50:03 GMT)
Lawyer: Ex-NBA star working on Las Vegas debt case
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Tobiasson on Thursday gave attorney Jonathan Powell until Nov. 30 to make a deal with the Clark County district attorney or take the felony case to trial in state court. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:11:45 GMT)
FBI: Fla. Lawyer's Alleged Fraud Over $1 Billion
FBI: Fla. lawyer's alleged fraud over $1 billion as investigators ask victims to come forward Federal Bureau of Investigation - Lawyer - United States - Florida - Law (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:11:57 GMT)
Lawyer: FBI asked Mass. suspect to be informant
The lawyer for a Massachusetts man accused of conspiring in an alleged terror plot says his client was charged only after he refused three attempts by the FBI to recruit him as an informant. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:27:04 GMT)
FBI: Fla. lawyer's alleged fraud over $1 billion
The suspected Ponzi scheme run by a high-profile South Florida lawyer is likely to exceed $1 billion and involved thousands of investors in the U.S. and abroad, a top FBI official said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:33:47 GMT)
Attorney: Balloon Boy parents to enter guilty pleas
Richard Heene, the father in the infamous "Balloon Boy" incident, will plead guilty to a felony charge tomorrow, according to his attorney. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:36:11 GMT)
FBI: Fla. lawyer's alleged fraud over $1 billion as investigators ask victims to come forward
Oh goody! Another one! NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The suspected Ponzi scheme run by a high-profile South Florida lawyer is likely to exceed $1 billion and involved thousands of investors in the U.S. and abroad, a top FBI official said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:37:23 GMT)
Attorney General Tom Corbett charges 10 in Bonusgate
View full size Christine Baker, The Patriot-News/file Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced a second round of criminal charges flowing from the so-called "Bonusgate" investigation of the state Legislature. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:59:57 GMT)
'Balloon Boy' parents Richard and Mayumi Heene to plead guilty, says lawyer
Richard Heene and his wife, Mayumi, reached a plea bargain deal with authorities over their October hoax that transfixed the country, their lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:03:00 GMT)
Antoine Walker's lawyer: Former All-Star trying to resolve Las Vegas gambling debts
Former NBA all-star Antoine Walker's lawyer says he's trying to resolve criminal charges stemming from more than $800,000 in gambling debts to three Las Vegas casinos. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:06:46 GMT)
Larimer County District Attorney s office files charges against balloon boy s parents
LARIMER COUNTY, CO - On Thursday, November 12, 2009, the District Attorney's Office filed affidavits for arrest and charges arising from the October 15, 2009 incident involving Richard and Mayumi Heene. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:12:03 GMT)
Dallas Attorney, Husband & Child Killed In Fire
Flames broke out around midnight at a house in the 9200 block of Windy Crest Drive, just off Greenville Avenue. After knocking down the fire rescuers discovered the bodies of attorney Romina Mulloy-Levine, her husband Michael Levine, and their five-year-old son Ariel in an upstairs bedroom. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:28:34 GMT)
Cell Phones Provide Dangers To Driving And Attorney-Client Privilege
When attorney-client privilege law first developed, carbon paper was considered cutting-edge technology. Today, technological advances allow lawyers to communicate with their clients in ways that would make Buck Rogers envious. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:37:00 GMT)
Lawyer Rothstein’s Alleged Scam May Exceed $1 Billion (Update1)
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The alleged fraud perpetrated by Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein may have topped $1 billion, more than twice the amount previously claimed, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said. (Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:41:57 GMT)
Jeffrey Tambor joins cast of "Lawyer" pilot
Jeffrey Tambor, of "Arrested Development" and "The Larry Sanders Show," will co-star opposite David Tennant in NBC's hour-long pilot "Rex Is Not Your Lawyer." (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:48:43 GMT)
Feds: Fla. Attorney Rothstein's Alleged Fraud Could Hit $1 Billion
An alleged investment fraud operated by disgraced Florida attorney Scott Rothstein could mount to $1 billion and involve thousands of victims, the FBI said Thursday. In a rare outreach effort, the FBI and Internal Revenue Service issued a public plea asking fleeced investors to come forward. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:02:20 GMT)
Obama top lawyer expected to quit: sources
President Barack Obama's top lawyer Greg Craig is expected to officially resign Friday, with the White House admitting it may miss its one-year deadline to close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:01:53 GMT)
Attorney General: 9/11 Suspects To Face NYC Trial
Attorney General Eric Holder announced Friday that the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other men suspected of playing a role in the attacks will be brought to the U.S. to stand trial. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:08:22 GMT)
Lawyer says Hasan was alert during first meeting
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan's lawyer says the accused Fort Hood shooter was coherent during their first meeting in a hospital intensive care unit. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:47:10 GMT)
Hasan alert in first hospital meeting with lawyer
Accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was coherent during his first meeting with his defense lawyer in a hospital intensive care unit, the attorney said Friday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:13:54 GMT)
Official: Craig to step down as White House lawyer
The White House's top lawyer is announcing his resignation on Friday, senior administration officials said. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:29:43 GMT)
Top White House lawyer Greg Craig lawyer quitting
The White House's top lawyer is returning to private practice and being replaced by a longtime adviser to Barack Obama. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:47:37 GMT)
President’s Top Lawyer Is Leaving White House
The White House said Friday that President Obama’s top lawyer, Gregory B. Craig, was stepping down from his post as the White House counsel. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:42 GMT)
LA attorney Doug Ring found dead at home
Coroner's officials say the death of a Los Angeles developer and attorney is being investigated as a possible suicide. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:10:21 GMT)
Attorney: Barron files suit to halt PGA suspension
The first golfer to be suspended by the PGA for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance is asking a federal court to lift his doping suspension. An attorney for golfer Doug Barron filed a lawsuit in Memphis on Thursday seeking an immediate injunction from the court to let him play. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:37:22 GMT)
Mother denies abusing son, whom attorney calls 'a pathological liar'
A boy, 16, who authorities say was bruised all over, is labeled a liar by his mother's attorney. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:03:34 GMT)
Attorney: Barron files suit to stop PGA suspension
The first player to be suspended by the PGA for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance was asking a federal court Friday to lift his suspension. An attorney for golfer Doug Barron said there would be a hearing Friday morning in U.S. District Court in Memphis on a lawsuit filed the day before seeking an immediate injunction from the court to let him play. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:05:34 GMT)
Attorney: Barron suing to stop PGA suspension
The first golfer to be suspended by the PGA for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance is asking a federal court to lift his doping suspension. An attorney for golfer Doug Barron filed a lawsuit in Memphis on Thursday seeking an immediate injunction from the court to let him play. Lawyer Jeffrey Rosenblum said there would be a hearing in U.S. District Court on Friday. He said ... (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:40:14 GMT)
Attorney: Fort Hood Suspect May Be Paralyzed
Civilian attorney John Galligan said Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan told him that he had no feeling in his legs and extreme pain in his hands. Hasan, who was shot multiple times by civilian police, reportedly said doctors told him the condition may never improve. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:53:22 GMT)
Fort Hood shooting suspect is paralyzed, lawyer says
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the U.S. Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people at Fort Hood Army Post in Texas a week ago, is paralyzed, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:59 GMT)
Attorney-developer Doug Ring dies in apparent overdose
Doug Ring, an attorney-developer married to former Los Angeles City Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski, died Thursday from an apparent overdose of pain pills, authorities said Friday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:46:55 GMT)
Landlord Miell given a court-appointed attorney
Former Cedar Rapids landlord Robert Miell hasn’t retained a private attorney as required by a federal judge two weeks ago, so the judge in Miell’s case today ordered a court-appointed attorney to be assigned to him. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:48:29 GMT)
Intel names Douglas Melamed as top lawyer
Intel Corp., which is the world's largest maker of microprocessors, said Friday that it named Douglas Melamed as its top lawyer. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:35:22 GMT)
Top Obama lawyer quits amid Guantanamo setbacks
President Barack Obama's top lawyer Greg Craig formally resigned Friday in his highest-level White House shake-up to date, amid a struggle to close the Guantanamo Bay prison camp by early 2010. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:19:58 GMT)
Fort Hood shooting suspect is paralyzed: lawyer
The army psychiatrist accused of a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood military base in Texas is permanently paralyzed, his lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:02:09 GMT)
Frenchman's death in US homicide not suicide: lawyer
An independent review of the death of a French citizen at his San Francisco apartment in 2007 has declared the case homicide and ruled out suicide, a lawyer for the man's parents told AFP Friday. (Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:36:25 GMT)
Ohio US Attorney: Shift Some Attention From Terror
New US Attorney in Ohio says terrorism still a top priority but other crimes need resources Ohio - Terrorism - United States - Society and Culture - Business and Economy (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:09:04 GMT)
White House lawyer who led Gitmo efforts quitting
The White House's top lawyer is returning to private practice and being replaced by a longtime adviser to Barack Obama. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:36:54 GMT)
Attorney gets probation for shoving DJ wife in Chester Twp.
Attorney John Paragano believed a fine and community service was adequate punishment for shoving his estranged wife at their former Chester Township home, but a judge Friday placed him on probation for two years and ordered him to continue mental health counseling. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:24:08 GMT)
Lawyer: Stop accusing Thaksin
Wichit Plangsrisakul, a lawyer of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, warned groups, individuals and the media to stop defaming Thaksin or face defamation charges. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:33:21 GMT)
Obama lawyer stepping down
The White House's top lawyer, Greg Craig, is returning to private practice. Dogged by talk that Obama's promise to close the Guantanamo Bay military prison by January had gone awry under his leadership, Craig's fate was settled yesterday when the ... (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:51:41 GMT)
Riley dumps Dubay as township attorney
After 25 years of service, and with no notification, James Dubay was replaced as Riley Township attorney Oct. 3 night. Robert Vickery, township resident and attorney, was approved by the board as his replacement effective immediately. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:19:18 GMT)
Prosecuting Attorney's office probes for more info
REXBURG -- The Madison County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has drafted an official response to a recent accusation of Open Meeting Law violations by the Rexburg City Council. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:34:55 GMT)
Boxes of medical files found abandoned in South Bend :Indiana attorney general's office investigating.
SOUTH BEND - An agent with the Indiana attorney general's office removed 21 boxes of medical records from a downtown office building Friday that contain the personal information of hundreds of local people. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:46:13 GMT)
Zsa Zsa's Lawyer: Tax Bill Is Madoff's Fault
Zsa Zsa Gabor's lawyer blames convicted swindler Bernard Madoff for a hefty tax bill owed by his client. According to documents obtained by The Associated Press on Friday, the Internal Revenue Service filed a lien of more than $118,000 for the years 2001 and 2002 against the 92-year-old actress on Oct. 5 in the Los Angeles County Recorder of Deeds. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:08:31 GMT)
Conneaut councilman alleges misuse of personal information by accuser’s attorney
A Conneaut council embroiled in a blog-based dispute says the attorney of his accuser has improperly disseminated personal information secured through court action. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:13:26 GMT)
WLocks family asks state’s attorney to reopen son’s case
WINDSOR LOCKS — Members of a local family says they’ve found new evidence that their son’s death 26 years ago was a homicide, and are asking the state’s attorney’s office to reopen the investigation. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:08:08 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. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:58:05 GMT)
Bush Attorney General: 9/11 Trial Offers Jihadists Platform
Michael Mukasey, the final attorney general in the Bush administration, defended military tribunals, asserting that they were created for this kind of case and noting that they were used during and after World War II. (Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:37:33 GMT)
Lawyer: Natural life sentence a better deterrent
BANGI: A lawyer has suggested that the death penalty be abolished, as it does not seem to be an effective deterrent. M.M. Athimulan said a better deterrent would be natural life imprisonment. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:07:59 GMT)
Scott Rothstein: Lawyer's spending took off in 2005
Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein's ambition became apparent in 2005 as he set out to conquer South Florida's social, political and business worlds. That's the year federal agents say the flamboyant, hard-nosed lawyer embarked on what became a $1 billion Ponzi scheme that he used to finance an audacious rich-man's lifestyle. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:55:25 GMT)
Lawyer: Natural life sentence a better deterrent
BANGI: A lawyer has suggested that the death penalty be abolished, as it does not seem to be an effective deterrent. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:35:04 GMT)
CHARLES SOBHRAJ COULD BE OUT OF JAIL IN FEBRUARY - LAWYER
NEW DELHI, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Notorious French serial killer Charles Sobhraj, serving time in a Kathmandu prison for the murder of two western holidaymakers, could be out of jail in February, his lawyer said. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:36:18 GMT)
Defender to take on prosecutor's role as state's attorney
FAIRFIELD, Ill. —The Wayne County Board has approved Fairfield attorney David M. Williams as the county's new state's attorney.Williams has been a practicing attorney since 1974, and most recently served as the county's public defender. He replaces Kevin C. Kakac who accepted a position as corporate counsel for Peoples National Bank at their corporate headquarters in Mount Vernon.Williams takes ... (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:40:00 GMT)
U.S. Attorney General honors Ralston grad
Assistant U.S. Attorney Traci Post Whelan, 1984 RHS graduate, recently received one of the most prestigious honors awarded by the U.S. Attorney General’s Office. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:25:11 GMT)
Riley dumps Dubay as township attorney
After 25 years of service, and with no notification, James Dubay was replaced as Riley Township attorney Oct. 3 night. Robert Vickery, township resident and attorney, was approved by the board as his replacement effective immediately. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:19:18 GMT)
Nancy Garrido, a suspect in the Jaycee Dugard case, has a new lawyer
PLACERVILLE, Calif. - Nancy Garrido, who's accused with her husband of kidnapping and imprisoning Jaycee Dugard, has a new lawyer. According to court documents, Judge Douglas Phimister named defense attorney Stephen A. Tapson as Garrido's court-appointed lawyer. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:47:35 GMT)
Pa.'s Attorney General Gets Candid About State Rep. Perzel
Attorney General Tom Corbett says a political near-death experience fueled former speaker and current state House member John Perzel’s abuse of technological resources resulting in criminal charges filed this past week against Perzel and nine others connected to the House Republican caucus. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:48:24 GMT)
Attorney general signals more under investigation
ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Missouri's attorney general is signaling that more St. Louis-area companies are under investigation for possible scams involving bogus vehicle warranties. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:24:01 GMT)
Church blast targets lawyer; motive unknown
A GRENADE exploded yesterday in front of the United Methodist Church on Kamuning road in Quezon City, injuring a lawyer and damaging parked cars. Chief Supt. Elmo San Diego, Quezon City police chief, said it appeared that the victim, Manuel San Diego, was the target of the attack. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:20:00 GMT)
Safford Council deadlocks on motion to advertise for city attorney
It has been nearly 1-1/2 years since Phoenix attorney William J. Sims III was appointed as Safford's interim city attorney, and at least three Safford City Council members want to keep the status quo. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:03:58 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, 15 Nov 2009 17:13:05 GMT)
FSU Attorney Appeals to NCAA
On Sunday, November 15th an attorney representing Florida State University appealed to the NCAA in Indianapolis about a vacation of wins penalty. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:32:49 GMT)
Judge Clay Land directs U.S. attorney to collected $20,000 sanctions from attorney Orly Taitz
U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land directed the U.S. attorney to collect $20,000 in sanctions from “birther” attorney Orly Taitz the day after her deadline passed to pay the money. (Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:05:01 GMT)
Md. attorney plans book on executed DC sniper
A Baltimore attorney who became a confidant of executed D.C. sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad is writing a book about him. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:06:43 GMT)
Buried by evidence, Sica lawyer threatens to quit
Lawyer representing accused triple murderer labels the case 'a fiasco'. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:18:49 GMT)
Sica's lawyer considering quitting
Brisbane lawyer Sam Di Carlo, acting for triple murder accused Max Sica, has threatened to quit the case. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:25:45 GMT)
ACA crucified hero plastic surgeon, says lawyer
Bali bombings burns surgeon was "crucified" by current affairs show in its report Gold Coast metre maid's breast implants, says lawyer. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:04:14 GMT)
Berlusconi Willing to Attend Milan Tax Fraud Trial, Lawyer Says
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi offered to appear at a trial in Milan concerning alleged tax fraud at broadcaster Mediaset SpA, which he controls. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:50 GMT)
INTERVIEW - Ohio attorney general takes aim at Wall Street
It is hard to believe that Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, with his state facing its own woes, would be hanging around Wall Street looking for a fight. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:23:51 GMT)
Sniper attorney plans tell-all book
BALTIMORE—A Baltimore attorney who became a confidant of executed D.C. sniper mastermind John Allen Muhammad is writing a book about him. J. Wyndal Gordon volunteered as standby counsel during the 2006 trial in Virginia in which Muhammad represented himself. Gordon tells The Baltimore Sun yesterday that they forged a strong bond. He says Muhammad suggested the book. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:45 GMT)
City lawyer sees history, book idea in case of D.C. sniper
J. Wyndal Gordon plans to write a book about the D.C. sniper Minutes before convicted Washington-area sniper John Allen Muhammad was executed Tuesday night in Virginia, he said goodbye to a Baltimore lawyer who had become a trusted confidant. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:55:13 GMT)
Lawyer Plans To Write Book On DC Sniper
Maryland lawyer plans to write a book about John Allen Muhammad. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:34:40 GMT)
Lawyer: client didn't make airport bomb threat
A Massachusetts man charged with calling in a bomb threat to Bradley International Airport in Connecticut is set to appear in a Springfield courtroom. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:06:19 GMT)
Updated: Lawyer Discusses Xbox Live Bans, Piracy, Three Strikes Laws, and More
We chat about the latest legal copyright related controversies with a seasoned legal professional... (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:04 GMT)
Disbarred Red Bank attorney sentenced to 7-year prison term
FREEHOLD — A disbarred Red Bank-based attorney who pleaded guilty to charges of misappropriating more than $200,000 from real estate escrow accounts has been sentenced to 7 years in state prison. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:10:08 GMT)
Attorney for fatal hit-and-run suspect says interrogation statements skewed
YOMITAN, Okinawa — The Japanese attorney representing a soldier being held in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident has asked prosecutors to require videotaping of any future questioning of the suspect. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:07 GMT)
Jackson city attorney appointed chairman
The Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions has selected Jackson City Attorney Pieter Teeuwissen to serve as its chairman. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:19 GMT)
Budget cuts worry Ky. attorney general
FRANKFORT, Ky. - Attorney General Jack Conway is warning that additional state budget cuts could lead to more job losses in his office. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:23:39 GMT)
Cocaine ring busted, attorney general says
State Attorney General Tom Corbett announced today that officials have broken up what they described as a $2.2 million cocaine ring based in the Monroeville area and operating around Allegheny County. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:44:26 GMT)
U.S. attorney worried about 4th Circuit
George Holding, the Republican-appointed U.S. attorney for North Carolina's eastern district, e (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:48:54 GMT)
'Birther' attorney rejects $20,000 sanction from judge
California attorney Orly Taitz, facing a $20,000 sanction from the federal judge presiding over the Mark Shelnutt trial, said on the payment's deadline that she had no intention of paying. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:10:56 GMT)
Lawyer for slain dancer Greene to review texts
A lawyer for the family of slain stripper Tamara Greene will get to review 36 of the more than 600,000 text messages sent on City of Detroit-issued pagers to determine whether they will shed light on her 2003 killing, a federal judge ruled today. (Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:41:47 GMT)
In rebuff to city attorney, council committees support pot dispensaries
Rejecting advice that Los Angeles must ban sales, lawmakers endorse patients' cash contributions to outlets, which cannot make a profit. Two Los Angeles City Council committees rejected the advice of the city attorney and voted Monday to approve an ordinance that allows marijuana dispensaries to continue to sell the drug to people with a doctor's recommendation. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:36:22 GMT)
Scam callers claim to be with attorney general
Callers are posing as representatives of Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray's office and demanding personal information, that office said last week. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:49:10 GMT)
Hermitage Lawyer Dies in Moscow Jail, Russian Investigators Say
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died in a Moscow jail, almost a year after he was detained on charges related to the investment fund, Russian investigators said. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:20:30 GMT)
Hermitage Capital Lawyer Dies in Moscow Jail at 37 (Update1)
Nov. 17 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died in a Moscow jail, almost a year after he was detained in relation to his work for the investment fund, Russian investigators said. He was 37. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:05:53 GMT)
Analysis: U.S. Attorney Buchanan takes a bow
Ambitious and sincere, Mary Beth Buchanan clearly believed in every case that she pursued as U.S. attorney. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:55:31 GMT)
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