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Attorney News Nov 2009

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Bank of America's ex-attorney Timothy Mayopoulos: I dont recall having role in Merrill Lynch bonuses
The former top attorney of Bank of America Corp. will testify to Congress Tuesday that he wasn't involved in crafting the bank's agreement to let Merrill Lynch pay billions of dollars in bonuses to its employees, before being abruptly fired last December. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:05:00 GMT)

NY lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
A federal appeals court has ordered a civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case to begin serving her prison sentence. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:21:08 GMT)

Lawyer: school superintendent will be vindicated
Milford Superintendent of Schools Harvey Polansky's lawyer says Polansky will be "totally vindicated" of sexual harassment allegations made by two female school principals. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:22:17 GMT)

Royce White attorney hopes for quick end to case
Associated Press - November 17, 2009 11:04 AM ET EDINA, Minn. (AP) - An attorney for suspended Minnesota freshman Royce White says he hopes to resolve charges against White as soon as... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:06:53 GMT)

New York lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
A federal appeals court on Tuesday ordered a disbarred civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case to go to prison and said a judge must consider whether her sentence of a little more than two years behind bars was too lenient. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:18:47 GMT)

US ex-lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
NEW YORK - A federal appeals court today ordered a disbarred civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case to go to prison and said a judge must consider whether her sentence... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:38:25 GMT)

Terrorist's lawyer Lynne Stewart ordered to jail immediately
A federal appeals court has ordered leftist Manhattan civil rights lawyer Lynne Stewart to surrender and begin serving her sentence immediately on her 2005 conviction for shuttling messages from imprisoned terrorist Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:45:03 GMT)

Attorney seeks end to case against Minn player
The attorney for suspended Minnesota freshman Royce White says he hopes to have the case resolved soon and indicated he may seek a plea bargain. White is charged with theft and fifth-degree assault after an October incident at the Mall of America. He is also under investigation following the alleged theft of a laptop computer on campus. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:11:44 GMT)

Lawyer for Investment Fund Dies in Russian Jail
A 37-year-old lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management died of toxic shock and heart failure in a pre-trial detention center Monday, Russia’s Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:41:50 GMT)

Attorney General Says Sheriffs Can't Charge For Fingerprinting
MADISON, Wis. -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen said sheriffs departments can't charge suspects and job applicants for taking their fingerprints. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:45:39 GMT)

Prominent Defense Attorney Dies
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Des Moines attorney involved in many prominent criminal trials over the past 60 decades has died. Ray Rosenberg was 87 and died of heart failure. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:20 GMT)

Terror lawyer Lynne Stewart ordered to prison after conviction upheld
A federal appeals court today ordered a convicted terror-coddling civil rights lawyer to begin serving her prison sentence. The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan upheld Lynne Stewart's conviction upon announcing its ruling. Stewart, 69, was... (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:05:21 GMT)

Lokuta attorney: Court aided and abetted Conahan, Ciavarella
HARRISBURG - The prosecutors who brought misconduct charges against former Judge Ann H. Lokuta "allowed themselves to be an aider and abettor" of former Judges Michael T. Conahan and Mark A. Ciavarella Jr., ignoring complaints against Conahan while pressing an increasingly weakening case against Lokuta, her attorney George A. Michak said. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:50 GMT)

Attorney hoping Minnesota Golden Gophers Royce White's case resolved soon
The attorney for suspended Minnesota freshman Royce White says he hopes to have the case resolved soon and indicated he may seek a plea bargain. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:19:29 GMT)

NY ex-lawyer in terror case ordered to prison
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a disbarred civil rights lawyer convicted in a terrorism case, forcing her to surrender immediately and requiring a judge to consider whether her prison sentence of a little over two years was too lenient. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:25:46 GMT)

Obama tabs NC attorney to Federal Trade Commission
North Carolina's consumer protection chief for Attorney General Roy Cooper has been picked to join the Federal Trade Commission. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:59:15 GMT)

NY ex-lawyer ordered to prison in terror case
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a disbarred civil rights lawyer and ordered her to begin serving her sentence while a judge reconsiders whether he was too lenient in giving her more than two years in prison for passing information between suspected terrorists. (Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:32 GMT)

Hermitage Capital Lawyer Dies in Russian Jail
A 37-year-old Russian lawyer for an international investment fund, Hermitage Capital Management , died in a pretrial detention center on Monday, nearly a year after he was arrested in an escalating feud between the Russian authorities and the company, Russia’s Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:11:07 GMT)

French academic's lawyer eyes acquittal at Tehran trial
The lawyer of a French academic who appeared before an Iranian court in connection with anti-regime protests hopes for an acquittal at its next hearing, Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:19:44 GMT)

OKC attorney plans run for AG post
Oklahoma City attorney Jim Priest is the latest candidate to announce his plans to seek the attorney general post in 2010. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:03:59 GMT)

Attorney claims DHS took illegal actions in removing child from mother
An attorney says the Department of Human Services illegally placed a 5-year-old child in foster care based on a document signed by the father who has no parental rights. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:19:24 GMT)

Attorney General Holder: Don't fear trial of 'coward' 9/11 plotter
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Eric Holder is defending his decision to put the professed Sept. 11 mastermind on trial in New York -- and urging critics of the plan not to cower in the face of terrorists. Holder is set... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:34:55 GMT)

Ace Attorney Getting WiiWare'd En Masse
If you've wanted to play Capcom's Ace Attorney series but never quite got around to it (or are against the Nintendo DS for religious reasons), you're in luck. Capcom announced this week that the first three games in the ribald lawyer-'em-up adventure series -- the so-called "Phoenix Wright trilogy" -- will all be ported to WiiWare in Japan starting next month. On December 15, you'll be able to ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:38:29 GMT)

NY Senate lawyer says he handled Bruno ethics
A state Senate lawyer testified that he and two other staff attorneys handled the financial disclosure forms that prosecutors are trying to use against former New York Senate leader Joseph Bruno in his federal corruption trial. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:32 GMT)

Fla. Lawyer Suspected in $1B Fraud Losing License
Florida lawyer suspected in $1 billion Ponzi scheme requests his own disbarment Ponzi scheme - Lawyer - Fraud - Scheme - Programming (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:45 GMT)

Oregon man shoots wife after she meets with divorce attorney
COQUILLE, Ore. -- Coos County authorities say a Myrtle Point man shot his wife in the back after hiding in her car while she met with a divorce attorney. District Attorney R. Paul Frasier says 26-year-old Travis Kendall killed himself following Tuesday's night shooting. According to Frasier, 22-year-old Ashley Kendall is in extremely critical condition after the bullet entered her upper back ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:43:54 GMT)

Oklahoma City Democrat announces bid for attorney general
Jim Priest, a Democrat from Oklahoma City, announced today he is running for attorney general in 2010.Priest, an attorney and lay minister, made his announcement at the state Capitol.Priest is the first Democrat to announce for the post held by Attorney General Drew Edmondson . A Democrat, Edmondson is running for governor.Two Republican contenders are also interested in the post. Ryan Leonard ... (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:52:01 GMT)

Fla. lawyer suspected in $1B fraud losing license
A South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a $1 billion Ponzi scheme is asking for his own disbarment. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:22 GMT)

Fla. lawyer suspected in $1B fraud losing license
A South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a $1 billion Ponzi scheme is asking for his own disbarment. A Florida Bar committee has approved the disbarment request submitted by attorney Scott Rothstein. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:22 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Concerned About Fort Hood Gunman’s Contacts
Attorney General Eric Holder said Wednesday he was disturbed to learn that accused Fort Hood gunman Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan had contacts with a radical imam overseas. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:44:47 GMT)

Senators grill attorney general as President Obama predicts conviction in 9/11 terror trials
Alex Brandon / The Associated Press Attorney General Eric Holder takes his seat on Capitol Hill in Washington today before testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Justice Department. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:47:10 GMT)

Row over Russia lawyer jail death
The death in prison of a Russian lawyer leads to claims of maltreatment and neglect of inmates. (Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:49:06 GMT)

Polanski's lawyer says director's family suffering
The wife and two children of Roman Polanski are bearing the brunt of the director's imprisonment in Switzerland as he awaits a decision on his extradition, his lawyer said in an interview to be published Friday. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:24:22 GMT)

UN tribunal picks London lawyer for Karadzic
The UN war crimes tribunal on Thursday appointed a London lawyer to represent Radovan Karadzic during his genocide trial, a legal adviser to the Bosnian Serb wartime leader said. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:37 GMT)

NY ex-lawyer surrenders to serve prison term
Promising "you haven't seen the last of me," a 70-year-old disbarred lawyer convicted in a terrorism case surrendered to U.S. marshals Thursday to begin serving her prison term after a New York appeals court upheld her conviction. (Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:51:37 GMT)

Yale Huffman, well-kinown Denver attorney, dies at 93
Yale Huffman, a well-known Denver attorney for many years, died of heart-lung failure on Oct. 27. He was 93. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:53 GMT)

U.S. attorney nominee Villafuerte denies any role in accessing restricted database
President Barack Obama's nominee to be Colorado's next U.S. attorney has denied any involvement in the access of a restricted federal database to help Bill Ritter's 2006 campaign for governor. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:20:22 GMT)

Former U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor Says He Won't Run For Governor
Kevin O'Connor, a Republican former U.S. attorney and former associate U.S. attorney general, said Thursday that he will not run for governor, a decision that reshapes what is expected to be a hard-fought contest to replace Gov. M. Jodi Rell. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:26:34 GMT)

Attorney ethics panel wants Healy disciplined
JERSEY CITY — A state attorney ethics panel is recommending that Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy be disciplined for a scuffle outside a Jersey shore bar. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:37:13 GMT)

British lawyer appointed Karadzic standby counsel
The Yugoslav war crimes tribunal has appointed a British lawyer to represent Radovan Karadzic if the former Bosnian Serb leader continues to boycott his trial when it resumes in March. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:34:26 GMT)

Terror lawyer's parting shot
Lynne Stewart was defiant to the end yesterday. "You haven't seen the last of me," the disbarred civil-rights lawyer declared -- as she surrendered to begin serving 28 months behind bars for having helped an imprisoned terrorist communicate with h... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:46:09 GMT)

Terror lawyer's slap: justice barely served
THE ISSUE: Lynne Stewart's jail sentence for providing material support to a terrorist. *** I am tired of reading about Lynne Stewart in the news and her being called a rebel lawyer and a civil-rights lawyer ("Lynne's Act Should Play Well in Hell,... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:46 GMT)

British lawyer appointed for Karadzic war crimes trial
A British lawyer has been appointed the stand-in counsel for Radovan Karadzic at the former Bosnian Serb leader's war crimes trial in The Hague. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:07:55 GMT)

US Attorney Nominee Says She Didn't Use Database
U.S. attorney nominee Stephanie Villafuerte has denied any role in using a restricted criminal database to help Gov. Bill Ritter's campaign. Stephanie Villafuerte has refused to answer questions from the media about what conversations she had two years ago about an illegal immigrant who became a controversial figure in race. But in a letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, the former ... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:59:39 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General Sues Ratings Agencies Over Ratings
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed suit against ratings agencies Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, Moody's Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, alleging they provided misleading ratings in exchange for money. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:32:41 GMT)

Ohio attorney general sues rating agencies
COLUMBUS, Ohio—Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has sued three national rating agencies, alleging they offered inflated and misleading ratings of mortgage-backed securities and damaged five public employee pension funds that invested in the securities. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:02 GMT)

Attorney seeks mental care for Mo. teen facing murder charge in death of 9-year-old girl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The attorney for a teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old Missouri girl says his client should be sent to a psychiatric hospital. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:37:33 GMT)

Judge declares mistrial in case of former Millstone Township man accused in attempting to kill lawyer
MILLSTONE -- After jurors announced they were deadlocked, a Superior Court judge this morning declared a mistrial in the case of a former township man accused of trying to kill his divorce lawyer after losing custody of his children. An... (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:41:59 GMT)

Polanski will not agree to extradition: lawyer
Roman Polanski will not agree voluntarily to being extradited to the United States over a 1970s child sex case, the film director's lawyer said in an interview with French daily Le Figaro published on Friday. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:06:07 GMT)

Attorney general moves to halt housing scheme
Nov. 20--RALEIGH -- An elaborate scheme deceived consumers in Catawba, Burke and Caldwell counties into buying overpriced manufactured homes and agreeing to loans they couldn't afford, Attorney General Roy Cooper says in a lawsuit filed this week. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:19:24 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. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:01:07 GMT)

Investors sue Fla. lawyer in fraud probe for $100M
Investors claiming they were fleeced by a high-profile South Florida attorney filed a $100 million lawsuit Friday contending that the lawyer orchestrated a massive Ponzi scheme with the help of a Canadian bank's U.S. subsidiary and several accomplices. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:28:21 GMT)

Fort Hood shooter faces bedside hearing: lawyer
The army psychiatrist accused of a shooting rampage at the Fort Hood military base in Texas will have his first pre-trial court hearing Saturday in his hospital room, his lawyer's office told AFP. (Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:21:36 GMT)

Attorney: Defendant felt threatened by FBI agent
An attorney for Franklin Park businessman John Esposito, charged with assaulting an FBI agent, told jurors today that his client felt threatened when confronted by the agent and responded by pushing him. Esposito's attorney, Terence Campbell, contended that FBI Special Agent Brian Etchell stood inches from the businessman's face, shook his finger at him and inadvertently sprayed saliva on him ... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:24:31 GMT)

Attorney says business owner felt threatened
Trial in attack on FBI agent goes to jury An attorney for Franklin Park businessman John Esposito, charged with assaulting an FBI agent, told jurors Friday that his client felt threatened when confronted by the agent and responded by pushing him. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:04:22 GMT)

Attorney: Court hearing for Fort Hood suspect to be held in hospital
Prosecutors have requested a pretrial confinement hearing for accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan in his hospital room on Saturday, Hasan's attorney said on Friday. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:11:28 GMT)

Attorney: Nashville police unfair to kidnapped baby's parents
An attorney for a woman whose 4-day-old baby was kidnapped is accusing Metro police of trying to portray the mother and her husband as criminals. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:26:25 GMT)

Local attorney named new magistrate judge
Doug Lindley/Idaho State Journal Local attorney Tom Clark has been named a new magistrate judge. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:38:18 GMT)

Anna lawyer settles gay suit
Anna Nicole Smith's former lawyer abruptly dropped his gay-sex libel suit against author Rita Cosby late yesterday. Howard K. Stern sued Cosby over published claims that he was videotaped having sex with the father of Smith's baby. The $60 mill... (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:54:25 GMT)

Defense attorney takes stand in bid to help client over death of baby
LOCKPORT -- A defense attorney put himself on the Niagara County Court witness stand Friday in an effort to prove that his client had hired him in time to make incriminating statements inadmissible in an upcoming trial over the death of his baby daughter. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:54:33 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, 21 Nov 2009 14:43:05 GMT)

Medal lawyer's battle cry
Medals lawyer Chris Comeskey has mounted an all-guns-blazing attack on the judiciary after being ordered to give evidence against a man accused of breaking into the Waiouru Army Museum… (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:24:52 GMT)

District Attorney Speaks on Drugs During East Middle School Pro
As part of Red Ribbon Week in Ponca City schools, Kay County District Attorney Mark L. Gibson presented a program to the student body at East Middle School titled "It's More Than Meth." (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:31:03 GMT)

Lawyer: Prosecutor wants life sentences in Knox murder case
A prosecutor says American Amanda Knox and her former boyfriend should get life sentences if they are convicted in the death of a British student, a lawyer for the victim's family told CNN on Saturday. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:43:04 GMT)

Reno lawyer says he will run for Congress
Reno lawyer and state Board of Education member Ken McKenna announced Friday he will run for Congress next year. McKenna is the second Democrat to enter the race for the seat held by U.S. Rep. Dean Heller, R-Carson City. Regent Jack Schofield also is running. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:59:11 GMT)

MacBride sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Eastern Va.
The Eastern District of Virginia has a new U.S. Attorney. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:11:30 GMT)

Lawyer Requests Separate Trial For Accused In Drive-By Murder Of 6-Year-Old
The lawyer for a man accused in the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy has asked a Comanche County judge that his client be tried separately from his co-defendant. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:21:59 GMT)

The Fall of Greg Craig, Obama's Top Lawyer
How Obama's lawyer sparked a battle royal when he tried to keep some of the President's campaign promises in the war on terrorism (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:10:25 GMT)

Harrington files for re-election as county attorney
Calloway County Attorney David Harrington is seeking a fifth term as the county's top lawyer and prosecutor. (Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:17:48 GMT)

Chinese rights lawyer's wife gets US asylum: supporters
The United States has granted political asylum to the wife and children of jailed Chinese civil rights lawyer Guo Feixiong who the family says is suffering abuse, supporters said Saturday. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:01:49 GMT)

Sacramento deputy district attorney arrested on DUI
A veteran deputy district attorney was arrested on drunken driving charges in midtown Sacramento early this morning, police said. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:40:14 GMT)

2nd autopsy for Malaysian opposition aide: lawyer
A fresh autopsy was being held Sunday on the body of a Malaysian opposition aide who fell to his death from anti-corruption offices where he was being questioned, his family's lawyer said. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:07:50 GMT)

Retiring attorney plans to do '18 difficult things' -- play golf
For 32 years of his half-century legal career, Ted Kerr has been the attorney for Midland Memorial Hospital District. He'll retire from that role Dec. 1 -- the anniversary of the day he began practicing 50 years ago. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:30:27 GMT)

Gov't Limps Along in Choosing New Attorney General
Follow Israel news on and . (IsraelNN.com) In a process riddled with irregularities, the committee assigned to choose candidates for the position of Attorney General failed to choose even one – but Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu plans to have the government choose from among the also-rans. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:20:58 GMT)

Clients of suspended attorney Bo Pritchard asked to call Mahoning Bar Association
Cients with unfinished cases handled by suspended attorney Warren "Bo" Pritchard are being asked to call the Mahoning Bar Association for referral to another attorney. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:51:09 GMT)

Attorney: Hasan ordered confined until trial - Army News, news from Iraq, - Army Times
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood will be confined until his military trial, initially staying in a hospital where he is recovering from gunshot wounds, his attorney said. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:55:38 GMT)

Mary Fallin Marries Oklahoma City Attorney
U.S. Representative Mary Fallin has married Oklahoma City attorney Wade Christiansen. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:28:23 GMT)

Lawyer: 9/11 defendants seek platform for views
Associated Press - November 22, 2009 11:35 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - A lawyer for 1 of the five men facing trial for the Sept. 11 attacks says the men plan to plead not guilty and use the trial... (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:46:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Court acquits 2 former Guantanamo inmates returned to Algeria to face terror charge
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian court on Sunday acquitted two former detainees at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who were returned home to face charges of links to terrorism, their defense lawyer said. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:04:24 GMT)

Lawyer says 9/11 defendants will plead not guilty so they can express their political views
NEW YORK - A lawyer for one of five men facing trial for the Sept. 11 attacks says the men plan to plead not guilty and use the trial to express their political views. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:07:28 GMT)

Lawyer: 9/11 defendants want platform for views
A lawyer for one of five men facing trial for the September 11 attacks says the men plan to plead not guilty and use the trial to express their political views. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:30:14 GMT)

Fallin Marries OKC Attorney
U.S. Rep. Mary Fallin marries Oklahoma City attorney Wade Christensen. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:40:07 GMT)

Lawyer: 9/11 defendants want platform for views
The five men facing trial in the Sept. 11 attacks will plead not guilty so that they can air their criticisms of U.S. foreign policy, the lawyer for one of the defendants said Sunday. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:54:18 GMT)

Lawyer: 9-11 Defendants Will Tell Jury 'Why They Did It'
A lawyer for one of the five men facing trial for the Sept. 11 attacks says the men plan to plead not guilty and use the trial venue to express their political views. (Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:06:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Jackson's doctor back to work in Houston
Michael Jackson's former personal physician is returning to work at his Houston clinic for the first time since before the pop singer's death, his lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:39:02 GMT)

Alleged Thai spy files bail request in Cambodia: lawyer
The lawyer for a Thai national held on charges of spying on fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra said he filed a bail request to a Cambodian court Monday. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:00:40 GMT)

Lawyer: Hasan ‘has no sensation’ below chest
The Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood is paralyzed from the chest down and doctors believe his paralysis will be permanent, his lawyer said. Fort Hood - Military - Psychiatrist - United States - Government (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:21:46 GMT)

Scholarship fund in memory of attorney raises $14,000
A total of $14,000 has been raised for a scholarship fund set up in memory of a Buffalo attorney who died in an April plane crash. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:18:40 GMT)

Khmer Rouge torturer had broad autonomy, lawyer says
The Khmer Rouge's chief torturer ran a camp "dedicated to death" with broad autonomy, a lawyer said on Monday in closing arguments at the U.N.-backed "Killing Fields" tribunal in Cambodia. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:47:37 GMT)

Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan permanently paralyzed from chest down, says lawyer
The alleged Fort Hood gunman, recuperating from the gunshot wounds that ended the murderous rampage, is expected to be permanently paralyzed from the chest down, his lawyer said. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT)

Attorney: UT player Jackson never left car, charges dropped
Charges against Janzen Jackson and Marie Montmarquet have been dropped by the district attorney's office. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:14:08 GMT)

Attorney: Jackson's doctor returning to work
Michael Jackson's doctor is expected to return to work at his Houston medical clinic for the first time since before the pop star's death. An attorney for Dr. Conrad Murray says the cardiologist plans to resume office hours on Monday at Armstrong Medical Clinic. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:51:23 GMT)

Local lawyer led changes on state's attorney rules
Metro-east attorney John Kujawski is wrapping up his tenure serving on the board that regulates Illinois attorneys. He recently sat down with business reporter Will Buss and reflected on the time he has served and the impact the board has left on the state's legal society. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:30:33 GMT)

US attorney confirmed for SW Alabama
A University of Alabama alumnus who has been working for the U.S. House ethics committee is the new U.S. attorney for southwest Alabama (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:08:16 GMT)

Attorney general seeks execution dates for 3
Attorney General Jack Conway is asking that execution dates be set for three convicted murders on Kentucky's death row. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:31:34 GMT)

Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon
Attorney calls Gosselin mediation a success, says divorce could be finalized by end of year (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:46:50 GMT)

US details assets seized from Fla. lawyer
A sports car worth nearly $2 million, an 87-foot yacht and a guitar collection worth as much as $20,000 were among the assets seized from a South Florida lawyer suspected of operating a massive fraud scheme, according to a court filing Monday. Proceeds from... Florida - Lawyer - Fraud - United States - Sport (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:09:49 GMT)

Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon
Jon Gosselin offered his estranged wife a bouquet of red roses at their divorce arbitration hearing over the weekend. She evidently turned them down. Despite the snub, the marathon session went so well that the feuding stars of "Jon & Kate Plus Eight" could be divorced by the end of the year, his attorney said Monday. (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:39 GMT)

US details assets seized from Fla. lawyer
MIAMI - A sports car worth nearly $2 million, an 87-foot (26.5-meter) yacht and a guitar collection worth as much as $20,000 were among the assets seized from a U.S. lawyer... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:38:46 GMT)

Attorney General Anne Milgram set rules to police stun-gun use
APA Taser X26 stun gunTRENTON -- Police officers in New Jersey can use stun guns under limited circumstances, according to rules issued by Attorney General Anne Milgram. Milgram said trained officers can use them on armed, emotionally disturbed persons who... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:42:30 GMT)

New attorney for woman involved in alleged murder-for-hire
A woman accused of being involved in an alleged murder-for-hire will get a new attorney, Portage County District Attorney Tom Eagon said Monday. Carla Glodowski, 44, faces a charge of attempted first-degree intentional homicide as party to the crime in the November 2008 shooting of her husband, James Glodowski. Eagon said no reasons were given for wanting a new attorney and the court warned her ... (Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:37:58 GMT)

Marriage proposals for French bank heist hero: lawyer
A suspected bank robber may not be most girls' idea of Mr Right, but women are proposing marriage to a jailed French van driver accused of stealing million of euros, his lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:09:33 GMT)

Lawyer: UCLA's Dragovic will plead not guilty
A lawyer for UCLA starter Nikola Dragovic (DRAH-go-vich) says his client will plead not guilty in an assault case that led to his suspension. Dragovic and a friend were arrested last week on a felony warrant charging them in an October incident in which the basketball player allegedly knocked a man into a glass display case at a Hollywood concert. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:11:47 GMT)

Lawyer: 9/11 suspect to plead not guilty, argue attacks justified
At least one -- and possibly all five -- of the detainees with alleged ties to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, will plead not guilty in a "justification defense," arguing the attacks were responses to American foreign policy, according to a lawyer who met with one of the defendants. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:26:46 GMT)

Malaysia charges Japan woman over drugs: lawyer
A Japanese woman will be charged in a Malaysian court on Wednesday with drug trafficking, and faces the death penalty if found guilty, according to her lawyer. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:21:31 GMT)

Council approves bonus to attorney
The Charlotte City Council voted Monday night to give City Attorney Mac McCarley a $15,000 bonus - a controversial decision that comes in a year when city employees aren't receiving bonuses. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:03:59 GMT)

Medvedev orders probe of lawyer's prison death
President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a probe of the death in prison of a lawyer who represented an investment firm involved in a tax investigation, Russian news agencies said Tuesday. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:57:56 GMT)

Medvedev orders probe into lawyer's prison death
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday ordered a high-level probe into the recent prison death of a lawyer who fought for greater transparency in Russian business. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:48:17 GMT)

Russia Opens Criminal Case Into Hermitage Lawyer’s Prison Death
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Russian investigators opened a criminal case into the death of a lawyer who represented Hermitage Capital Management, the Investigative Committee of the Prosecutor General’s Office said. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:50:44 GMT)

Medvedev Orders Probe Into Hermitage Lawyer’s Death, RIA Says
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered the Justice Ministry and Prosecutor General’s Office to investigate the death of the Hermitage Capital Management lawyer who died in a Moscow prison last week, RIA Novosti reported, citing Kremlin spokeswoman Natalya Timakova. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:57:16 GMT)

Russia to Investigate Fund Lawyer’s Death
Russian President Dmitri A. Medvedev ordered on Tuesday an investigation into the sudden death of a jailed equity fund lawyer who was a leading witness in a tax fraud battle. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:03:43 GMT)

Attorney: Gosselin divorce could be finalized soon
Jon Gosselin offered his estranged wife a bouquet of red roses at their divorce arbitration hearing over the weekend. She evidently turned them down. Despite the snub, the marathon session went so well that the feuding stars of "Jon & Kate Plus 8" could be divorced by the end of the year, his attorney said Monday. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:05:38 GMT)

Attorney General's office to announce arrests in steroid ring operating in midstate, Lehigh Valleyt areas
Attorney General Tom Corbett will announce at a morning press conference today the results of a two-year investigation into an operation responsible for bringing over $170,000 worth of steroids into the state from Mexico and China. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:44:56 GMT)

Russia to Probe Lawyer’s Prison Death After Medvedev Intervenes
Nov. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Russian prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into the death of an imprisoned lawyer for Hermitage Capital Management after President Dmitry Medvedev demanded action. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:50:39 GMT)

Texas Trial Attorney Was Speeding Before Deadly SUV Crash
Texas trial attorney John O’Quinn was driving at twice the speed limit before the SUV crash that claimed his life. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:11:59 GMT)

Attorney general offers guide to recalled products
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is releasing her third "safe shopping guide" to help parents steer clear of children's products that have been recalled. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:30:42 GMT)

Attorney: Judge abused discretion in McLean probation
KNOXVILLE - The defense attorney for a husband who escaped serious murder charges in the shooting death of his wife's student lover today tried to convince an appellate court to let him escape a lengthy probationary term.Attorney Bruce Poston argued before the state Court of Criminal Appeals that Knox County Judge Mary Beth Leibowitz "abused her discretion" in sentencing decisions in the case of ... (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:41:00 GMT)

Indiana Attorney General challenges businesses
Attention all corporation in Northern Indiana, your help is needed. That's the announcement from Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. He is asking businesses to make financial contributions to Feeding (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:06:24 GMT)

Attorney in Sacred Heart lacrosse rape case denies allegations
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- The attorney for a Sacred Heart University lacrosse player charged with helping two teammates sexually assault a woman says the accusations are a gross exaggeration of alcohol-fueled hijinks. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:09:51 GMT)

Tonight at 6 pm: Charlotte council gives huge bonus to city attorney
The Charlotte City Council voted Monday night for another bonus for a boss. City employees won't receive merit-based bonuses, but Charlotte's top attorney will get an additional $15,000. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:11:51 GMT)

SC gov's lawyer says impeachment standard not met
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's lawyer says the events surrounding the Republican's June absence from the state to meet with an Argentine lover don't warrant impeachment. (Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:10:10 GMT)

Barghouti on List to Be Freed for Shalit, Lawyer Says (Update1)
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Palestinian Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti is on a list of prisoners that the Hamas group has demanded be freed in exchange for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit , his lawyer Khader Shkirat said today. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:45:54 GMT)

Denver city attorney's office questions plan to give data to Ethics Board
A push to allow the Denver Ethics Board to review how city employees are disciplined for ethical misconduct has stalled over objections from the city attorney's office. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:08:31 GMT)

Barghouti on List to Be Freed for Shalit, Lawyer Says (Update2)
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Palestinian Fatah leader Marwan Barghouti is on a list of prisoners that the Hamas group has demanded be freed in exchange for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit , his lawyer Khader Shkirat said. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:15:28 GMT)

Pakistan charges seven over Mumbai attacks: lawyer
A Pakistani court on Wednesday charged seven suspects in connection with the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people one year ago, a defence lawyer said. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:29 GMT)

Lawyer for Mich. money manager also in hot water
A lawyer who is representing a Michigan money manager accused of fraud has his own legal problems. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:26:31 GMT)

Lawyer for Mich. money manager also in hot water
A lawyer who is representing a Michigan money manager accused of fraud has his own legal problems. Gregory Bartko was indicted this month in Raleigh, N.C., on charges of fraud, conspiracy and making false statements. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:26:31 GMT)

Defense attorney pulls out grenade in courtroom
The Reno County Sheriff's Office is investigating the actions of a defense attorney who pulled out a hand grenade in court, pulled the pin and sat it on the prosecutor's table. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:03:34 GMT)

International human-rights lawyer seeking Canadian support for multiple causes
OTTAWA - An international human-rights lawyer is quietly trying to enlist Canadian political and diplomatic clout in support of causes ranging from a jailed Russian billionaire to a Singapore politician. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT)

Idaho attorney general gets tough on foreclosure rescue fraud
BOISE -- Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is teaming with federal regulators and 26 other states to get tough on foreclosure rescue fraud. The states and Federal Trade Commission are joining forces in Operation Stolen Hope, a nationwide program that combines law enforcement and public education. Wasden says complaints this year about companies offering mortgage modification services are ... (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:13:23 GMT)

Assistant U.S. attorney named judge in Hastings
Erica H. MacDonald, an assistant U.S. attorney in Minneapolis, has been named a judge in Hastings. Gov. Tim Pawlenty appointed her to the First District bench to replace Judge Leslie Metzen, who retired last spring. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:13:36 GMT)

Minneapolis attorney Lynne Torgerson to challenge Congressman Ellison
Minneapolis attorney Lynne Torgerson has filed paperwork to run for Congress in the 5th District against incumbent Keith Ellison. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:14:57 GMT)

Idaho Attorney General joins fight with states, federal government on foreclosure fraud
BOISE, Idaho - Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is teaming with federal regulators and 26 other states to get tough on foreclosure rescue fraud. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:33:19 GMT)

Two Monett residents indicted in meth case, U.S. Attorney says
Two Monett residents have been indicted for distributing methamphetamine in Barry County, according to the U.S. Attorney's office. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:38:08 GMT)

Attorney general alleges mortgage fraud
Joining in a national crackdown on mortgage fraud, the Illinois attorney general has announced lawsuits against three mortgage companies, two of them with offices in the Northwest suburbs, claiming the companies preyed on customers with financial difficulties. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:43:17 GMT)

Defense Attorney Pulls Grenade Out In Court
The Reno County Sheriffs Office is investigating a defense attorney who pulled the pin out of a hand grenade in court this week. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:08:28 GMT)

AIG Derivatives Staff May Depart Over Bonuses, Lawyer Says
Nov. 25 (Bloomberg) -- American International Group Inc. employees unwinding the insurer’s derivatives may leave in March if they don’t get their promised retention bonuses, said a lawyer representing some of the workers. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:26:02 GMT)

Russian ministry: lawyer was fine before death
Russian investigators have defended their treatment of a lawyer whose death in a Moscow prison last week has prompted deep concern and criticism. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:28:26 GMT)

US drops charges against Fla. lawyer in drug case
The Justice Department is dropping all charges against a prominent Florida lawyer in a drug money-laundering case. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:44:05 GMT)

DIY Botox Seller Busted by Texas Attorney General
A website that offered a Botox variant — and videos on how to inject it into your face — has been shut down by the Texas attorney general. The actions come following a Wired.com investigation of the site, discountmedspa.com. (Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:10:32 GMT)