Attorney News Dec 2009
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Algerian transferred from Guantanamo to France: lawyer
An Algerian detainee, Saber Lahmar, was transferred from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to French territory, his lawyer said here. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 04:13:24 GMT)
Lawyer’s Homes Seized in Fraud Case
Federal authorities are seizing two Rhode Island houses and a New York City apartment from a Florida lawyer accused of masterminding a $1 billion fraud scheme, The Associated Press reported. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:11:17 GMT)
Demjanjuk's lawyer calls for trial suspension
Accused Nazi guard John Demjanjuk's lawyer called on Tuesday for his trial to be abandoned because of his client's poor health and because he was cleared by Israel in an earlier case. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:04:03 GMT)
Algerian transferred from Guantanamo to France: lawyer
Algerian detainee Saber Lahmar was transferred from the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to French territory, his lawyer said late Monday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:26:11 GMT)
Attorney for Tiger Woods' neighbors to speak out
The neighbor believed to have called 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week is sending a lawyer out to talk with the media about what he saw. Attorney Bill Sharpe is representing the family of Linda Adams, including her son Jarius, who is believed to be the 911 caller. The family are neighbors of Tiger Woods in a luxury gated community near Orlando. Sharpe said the family wants its privacy ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:55:14 GMT)
Florida Lawyer Scott Rothstein Said to Be in Custody (Update1)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , the Florida lawyer accused by U.S. prosecutors of operating a Ponzi scheme out of his Fort Lauderdale law firm, turned himself in and will appear in federal court today, people familiar with the matter said. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:30:37 GMT)
US lawyer charged in $1bn fraud
A former lawyer based in South Florida is charged with operating a $1bn investment fraud scheme. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:42:26 GMT)
Attorney: Knox naive like movie's 'Amelie'
PERUGIA, Italy, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- An Italian defense attorney says accused killer Amanda Knox is not a diabolical schemer but merely a naive girl like one from a romantic movie. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:14:30 GMT)
Scandal suspect on the run from mafia: lawyer
The captain of regional German side SC Verl, suspended under suspicion of being involved in Europe's betting scandal, has gone into hiding through fear of mafia retribution, his lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:15:54 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. Woods' injuries were "consistent with... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:24:28 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they saw no indication the golfer was beaten or driving under the influence. Attorney Bill Sharpe said Tuesday that Linda Adams and her adult sons Jarius and Jerome Adams went outside their Orlando-area home after hearing the crash. They found Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, upset about her husband's injuries ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:33:48 GMT)
Former lawyer charged in $1 billion Florida Ponzi scheme
A disbarred Florida lawyer surrendered to the FBI on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to charges he ran a complex Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of more than $1 billion. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:50:57 GMT)
Lawyer Scott Rothstein, Charged With Racketeering (Update1)
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Scott Rothstein , the Florida lawyer who turned himself over to U.S. authorities earlier today, pleaded not guilty to five counts, including racketeering conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:56:22 GMT)
Attorney for Woods' neighbors speaks out
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) -- An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they saw no indication the golfer was beaten or driving under the influence. Attorney Bill Sharpe said Tuesday that Linda Adams and her adult sons Jarius and Jerome Adams went outside their Orlando-area home after hearing the crash. They found Woods' wife, Elin Nordegren, upset about ... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:59:17 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. Woods' injuries were "consistent with a car wreck and inconsistent with him being beat up," attorney Bill Sharpe said. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:03:05 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) -- An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they saw no indication the golfer was beaten or driving under the influence. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:04:08 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
WINDERMERE, Fla. (AP) — An attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 after Tiger Woods' car crash last week says they... (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:07:37 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. Woods' injuries were "consistent with a car wreck and inconsistent with him being beat up," attorney Bill Sharpe said. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:12:01 GMT)
Tiger Woods' injuries from accident: neighbor's lawyer
Tiger Woods' injuries were consistent with a minor car accident, rather than from a beating, a lawyer for the neighbors who called emergency services the night of his accident said on Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:26:29 GMT)
Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein faces racketeering, conspiracy charges
Once prominent, flashy attorney Scott Rothstein was arrested Tuesday on federal charges accusing him of racketeering and conspiracy to commit fraud in a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme he allegedly ran from his law firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:33:09 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:34:12 GMT)
Attorney: Woods' wife asked neighbors to call 911
Tiger Woods did not appear to be driving under the influence and showed no signs of having been in a fight in the minutes after his car crash outside his mansion, an attorney for the neighbors who dialed 911 said Tuesday. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:07:00 GMT)
Ex-lawyer charged in $1.2 billion Florida Ponzi scheme
A disbarred Florida lawyer surrendered to the FBI on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to charges he bilked investors out of $1.2 billion in a Ponzi scheme that funded his luxury lifestyle and political largess. (Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:23:01 GMT)
Lawyer: Son's child sex admission drove dad insane
A 15-year-old Michigan boy admitted raping a 3-year-old girl, so enraging his father that the man couldn't control himself when witnesses say he forced the teen to strip, marched him to an empty lot and shot him through the head, a defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:20:13 GMT)
Fla. attorney charged in alleged Ponzi case
Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein was charged with racketeering conspiracy for allegedly victimizing clients in a $1 billion Ponzi case. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:22:00 GMT)
Lawyer's Alleged Fraud a Case of 'Greed Run Amok,' Says Prosecutor
Disbarred lawyer Scott Rothstein appeared in a packed Florida federal courtroom Tuesday and was accused by prosecutors of using forged judicial signatures to defraud investors as part of a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:03:02 GMT)
Top Iranian economist jailed for nine years: lawyer
Leading Iranian economist Saeed Laylaz has been sentenced to nine years in prison for protesting against the re-election of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:39:35 GMT)
Former lawyer from RI sentenced to 3 1/2 years
A disbarred Cranston lawyer convicted of stealing $2.5 million from clients who were refinancing or buying homes has been sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:12:19 GMT)
Lawyer: No link of slaying to U.S. suspect
PERUGIA, Italy, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A defense lawyer for a U.S. student accused in Italy of killing her roommate said the prosecution didn't present sufficient evidence of the woman's guilt. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:14:19 GMT)
Lawyer says dad who shot son just snapped
A lawyer for Jamar Pinkney Sr. described him Tuesday as moving from calm to crazy and out of control the day he beat his 15-year-old son, stripped him naked then fatally shot him in the head after his son had confessed to molesting his 3-year-old half sister. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:49:41 GMT)
Lawyer: Vague theories and bias, but no evidence in Knox murder trial
A defense lawyer for Amanda Knox -- accused in Italy of killing her roommate -- on Tuesday said the prosecution's theory doesn't fit the facts of the case and there is not sufficient evidence to find her guilty. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:59 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General warns of swine flu computer virus
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray warns that a scam playing on fears of the swine flu virus is spreading a computer virus that could lead to identify theft. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:12:09 GMT)
Late Tax Attorney Escapes Final Levy Thanks to 7th Circuit
Death may have been certain for prominent Chicago tax attorney Burton Kanter, who died in 2001, but taxes are not -- following a decision Tuesday by the 7th Circuit. The unanimous opinion directed the U.S. Tax Court to find that the late lawyer did not engage in a fraudulent scheme to avoid taxes, as alleged by the Internal Revenue Service. The ruling in the 23-year-old case will wipe out about ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:40:12 GMT)
Ohio Supreme Court Disbars Centerville Attorney
A Centerville attorney has been permanently disbarred by the Ohio Supreme Court. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:45:02 GMT)
Attorney: Army wants mental exam of Fort Hood suspect
The military plans a mental evaluation to determine whether the Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood knew his alleged actions were wrong and whether he's competent to stand trial, his civilian attorney said Tuesday. FORT WORTH, Texas -- The military plans a mental evaluation to determine whether the Army psychiatrist charged with killing 13 people at Fort Hood knew his ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:20:16 GMT)
9:15am -- State Ordered To Pay Mine Operator's Attorney Fees
Federal judge also fines Environment Department $1 in seized-documents case. U.S. District Judge James O. Browning has fined the state Environment Department one dollar in nominal damages and ordered the agency to pay $16,231 in attorney fees and costs to Copar, a company that mined pumice on federal land in the Jemez Mountains, The New Mexican reported. Copar, which is owned by the family of ... (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:32:32 GMT)
Knox lawyer sobs during emotional plea
A defense lawyer for Amanda Knox made an impassioned plea to the jury Wednesday as the high-profile case neared its conclusion. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:05:55 GMT)
Nebraska Attorney General Lauds Merger Agreement
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning is lauding an agreement reached with a medical waste services company seeking to merge with a rival. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:38:02 GMT)
Nebraska attorney general lauds merger agreement
A deal between the Justice Department and a medical-waste company seeking to buy a smaller rival will ensure the industry remains competitive and costs stay low in Nebraska, the state's attorney general said Wednesday. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:33:49 GMT)
Aristotle names News Corp. lawyer to board
Aristotle International Inc., which has criticized online hangout MySpace.com for its policies on sexual predators, said Wednesday that the top lawyer for MySpace's parent company, News Corp., is joining its board of directors. (Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:59:47 GMT)
Attorney says DNA sought from Yale suspect fiancee
An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale University lab technician charged with killing a graduate student said Wednesday he's been told authorities are seeking a sample of her DNA. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 03:38:53 GMT)
City Hall Looking Into District Attorney’s Office Accounts
The Bloomberg administration said the Manhattan district attorney’s office has secretly maintained accounts outside of the financial review process. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:46:03 GMT)
Prince George's state's attorney weighs congressional bid
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey said Wednesday that he has decided not to run for county executive and is forming an exploratory committee to look at challenging Rep. Donna F. Edwards in the Democratic primary next year. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
U.S. attorney pick known for efficiency
If productivity is a problem, Assistant U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade, who juggles an impressive array of personal and professional duties and was nominated for the post Monday by President Barack Obama, might lead by example in getting it resolved. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:17:57 GMT)
U.S. attorney defends dropping radical cleric's case in 2002
A federal arrest warrant issued in Colorado for radical Islamic cleric Anwar al-Awlaki was withdrawn in 2002 because prosecutors ultimately lacked evidence that he had committed a crime, U.S. Attorney Dave Gaouette said Wednesday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:14:27 GMT)
Karadzic to challenge court apppointed lawyer
Radovan Karadzic will challenge the appointment of a lawyer to represent him at his war crimes trial, his spokesman says. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:37:03 GMT)
Karadzic challenges appointment of defense lawyer
Radovan Karadzic will challenge the decision by war crimes judges to appoint him a defense lawyer in a trial in which the former Bosnian Serb leader is representing himself, his legal adviser said on Thursday. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:25:02 GMT)
Attorney says DNA sought from Yale suspect's fiancee
HARTFORD, Conn. - An attorney for the fiancee of a Yale University lab technician charged with killing a graduate student said Wednesday he's been told authorities are... (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:23:36 GMT)
Lawyer for woman who denied Woods affair to discuss allegations
A woman who denied having an affair with Tiger Woods will hold a news conference with her lawyer Thursday, a day after the golfer apologized for his "transgressions." (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:57:02 GMT)
Attorney challenges use of Juno Beach van to catch speeders
North Palm Beach attorney with speeding ticket says high-tech program is illegal North Palm Beach attorney Thomas Ryan wants a Palm Beach County judge to order Juno Beach to stop using a high-tech van to catch speeders. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:04:31 GMT)
Uchitel lawyer cancels press conference
A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. Attorney Gloria Allred says the news conference has been canceled due to what she terms unforeseen circumstances. Allred tells The Associated Press in a brief telephone interview that there will be no further statements on the matter. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:11:05 GMT)
Lawyer: Lawrence ed chief not interested in buyout
A lawyer for suspended Lawrence Superintendent Wilfredo Laboy said the educator isn't interested in taking a buyout. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:27:24 GMT)
Ex-Dresdner Lawyer Joins Bankers in Legal Battle Over Bonuses
Dec. 3 (Bloomberg) -- A former Dresdner Kleinwort lawyer sued the investment bank over an unpaid bonus, joining more than a hundred bankers that have filed suits claiming unpaid compensation. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:36:48 GMT)
Petters' attorney plans to appeal fraud conviction
The attorney for convicted Minnesota businessman Tom Petters says their fight is "far from over" and they plan to appeal. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:47:35 GMT)
U.S. deputy attorney general Ogden stepping down
U.S. Deputy Attorney General David Ogden, who worked on issues such as closing the Guantanamo Bay prison and fighting financial crime, said on Thursday he will step down in February after spending less than a year on the job. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:49:00 GMT)
Uchitel lawyer cancels press conference
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:04:07 GMT)
Straw raises Portugal lawyer case
Justice Secretary Jack Straw takes up the case of a London woman facing a possible jail sentence in Portugal after complaining about a lawyer. (Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:44:09 GMT)
Uchitel lawyer cancels news conference
A lawyer for a New York woman who has denied having an affair with Tiger Woods has canceled a news conference that had been scheduled for Thursday in Los Angeles. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:30:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Blagojevich would take 5th in casino suit
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich would claim his 5th Amendment right against self incrimination if asked to testify in a civil lawsuit spurred by his federal corruption indictment, his lawyer says. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 03:50:03 GMT)
Karadzic files motion to remove appointed lawyer
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic filed a motion on Friday to replace a lawyer appointed to him by a war crimes tribunal, saying he wanted to work with someone who shared his "heritage and language." (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:28:39 GMT)
RI ex-lawyer's request for early release rejected
A federal judge has rejected a request by disbarred Providence lawyer John Cicilline (sis-ill-EE'-nee) to get out of prison early. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 12:18:07 GMT)
Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. (HTDS) Attorney Files Criminal Complaints Against Certain Anonymous Chat Site Posters
Company Moves Against Stock "Bashers" TAMPA BAY, FL, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Hard to Treat Diseases, Inc. (HTDS) www.htdsmedical.com announced today that their attorney, Bradley E. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:24:40 GMT)
Bosnia: Karadzic rejects court-appointed lawyer
Bosnia: Karadzic rejects court-appointed lawyer (AKI) – Wartime Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, who is on trial for genocide and crimes against humanity at the UN's Hague-based war crimes tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, has rejected a defence lawyer appointed by the tribunal, his legal aide said on Friday.Peter Robinson, who is assisting Karadzic’s defence, told journalists in the ... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:27:23 GMT)
Karadzic rejects British lawyer
Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic rejects his court-imposed lawyer at his Hague war crimes tribunal. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:57:36 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing -- she made a deal with the Woods camp. Lisa Bloom is Allred's daughter and a legal analyst for CBS. She said Friday on "The Early Show" that she worked with her mom for nine years and has never known... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:12:02 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing — she made a deal with the Woods camp. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:20:05 GMT)
Sivarak's lawyer voids bail request
The new lawyer for the Thai engineer detained in Cambodia yesterday withdrew the bail request for his client only hours before the court's decision on the request, raising doubts about the reason for the move. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:22:38 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
NEW YORK -- The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing - she (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:40:49 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Mom had to have Woods deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred says that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing _ she made a deal with the Woods camp. Lisa Bloom is Allred's daughter and a... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 17:59:52 GMT)
Nunn's Attorney also named in civil suit
The cases against accused murderer may be on hold because his attorney may not be able to represent him. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:01:28 GMT)
Attorney's daughter: Tiger must've paid Uchitel
• Tiger must have struck a deal with Rachel Uchitel , says a legal analyst who just happens to be the daughter of Gloria Allred, Uchitel's attorney. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:03:48 GMT)
Attorney's Daughter: Mom Had To Have Woods Deal
The daughter of high-profile attorney Gloria Allred said that when her mother canceled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing -- she made a deal with the Woods camp. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:10:31 GMT)
Lawyer's Daughter: Rachel Uchitel Struck Deal With Tiger
Tiger Woods struck a deal with Rachel Uchitel to keep her quiet about their alleged affair, according to the daughter of Uchitel's lawyer. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:27:01 GMT)
Billings attorney in legal trouble resigns
The Montana Supreme Court has ordered disciplinary actionagainst a Billings attorney who resigned his license to practiceamid allegations of misconduct. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:35:25 GMT)
Iraqi lawyer defending ex-soldier fails in bid to visit client's UK family
An Iraqi lawyer due to defend the first British man to face a murder trial in the country cannot get a visa to visit his client’s family in the UK. Daniel Fitzsimons, a former soldier su... (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:38:24 GMT)
New Black Panther leader defends attorney general
The U.S. Justice Department made the right call in dismissing a voter intimidation lawsuit against the New Black Panther Party and recent questions about that ruling are a "political witch hunt" to discredit Attorney General Eric Holder, the party's leader said this week. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 19:30:53 GMT)
NY attorney sentenced in drug-smuggling case
A defense attorney with a high-profile client list was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Friday for plotting with a Guyanese businessman to use bribes and threats to silence witnesses in the businessman's drug-trafficking case. (Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:13:31 GMT)
Mob lawyer Robert Simels gets 14 years for plotting to hurt witnesses testifying against then-client
Robert Simels, a prominent Manhattan defense lawyer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday for plotting to hurt witnesses testifying against his client in a drug case. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:06:00 GMT)
Lawyer Sentenced for Witness Tampering
Robert M. Simels, a former prosecutor, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for actions committed as a defense lawyer for a drug lord, Shaheed Khan. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 03:16:13 GMT)
Baucus nominated girlfriend for U.S. attorney, aide says
A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says the Montana Democrat was in a relationship with his current girlfriend when he recommended her for U.S. attorney. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 07:32:53 GMT)
Impostor lawyer Kieffer's hearing postponed
A detention hearing for impostor attorney Howard Kieffer was postponed Friday because a lawyer in the federal public defender's office may be a material witness against Kieffer and lawyers in the office can't represent him. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:12:15 GMT)
Senator Max Baucus nominated girlfriend for U.S. attorney
Melodee Hanes was one of six names he put forward. He'd been dating her for months. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) was in a relationship with his current girlfriend when he recommended her for U.S. attorney, his spokesman says. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:17:52 GMT)
Disqualify Drilon, Osmeña—lawyer
A lawyer has asked the Commission on Elections to disqualify former Senators Franklin Drilon and Sergio Osmeña III from the senatorial contest in the 2010 elections. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:03:46 GMT)
Lawyer Gets 14-Year Sentence for Plot to Eliminate Witnesses
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Robert Simels, a New York criminal defense lawyer, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for his conviction in a scheme to “eliminate” federal witnesses slated to testify against one of his clients. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:11:07 GMT)
Lawyer files petition seeking to disqualify Erap from running
A lawyer filed on Saturday a petition at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) seeking to disqualify former President Joseph Erap Estrada from running in the May 2010 elections. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:28:32 GMT)
Daughter of Uchitel's lawyer: Woods struck a deal
The daughter of high-profile lawyer Gloria Allred says that when her mother cancelled a news conference with one of Tiger Woods' alleged mistresses that could mean only one thing - she made a deal with the Woods camp. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:42:36 GMT)
Aide: Sen. Baucus nominated girlfriend for U.S. attorney
A spokesman for U.S. Sen. Max Baucus says the Montana Democrat was in a romantic relationship with the woman he nominated for U.S. attorney. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:36:02 GMT)
Baucus Nominated Girlfriend for U.S. Attorney, Aide Says
Senator Max Baucus was in a romantic relationship with a woman he nominated for U.S. attorney, an aide said. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:57:19 GMT)
Andal Ampatuan Sr. must stay in hospital, his lawyer says
Due to the reported problem in his health condition, it will be better for Andal Ampatuan Sr. to stay in a hospital than be under the custody of the military, the lawyer of the embattled Maguindanao governor said on Saturday. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:39:43 GMT)
Baucus Recommended Woman Friend to Be U.S. Attorney, Aide Says
Dec. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Max Baucus , the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, was romantically involved with an aide he recommended in March to serve as a U.S. attorney in Montana, his spokesman said. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:14:41 GMT)
Aide: US senator was in relationship with woman he nominated for US attorney post
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:26:00 GMT)
MT congressman nominated girlfriend for US attorney
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her for the next US attorney for Montana. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:52:19 GMT)
Aide: Baucus nominated girlfriend for US attorney
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus was romantically involved with a former staffer when he recommended her earlier this year to become the next U.S. attorney for Montana, a spokesman said. (Sat, 05 Dec 2009 18:13:37 GMT)
Alta. lawyer fined for abandoning horses in snow
An Edmonton lawyer has been fined $1,000 and sentenced to 12 months probation for abandoning two horses in deep snow in central British Columbia last year. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:31:38 GMT)
Lawyer up for PI murder
A Joburg lawyer has been arrested after a client, a now-identified PI, was shot in his office. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:54:31 GMT)
Lotter lawyer leaves as money dries up
The lawyer representing Nicolette and Hardus Lotter, who are accused of killing their parents, on Friday withdrew his services to the pair. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:45:38 GMT)
County lawyer sues over remarks
A lawyer in the Denton County District Attorney's Office has filed a racial discrimination suit against the county, the district attorney's office and three lawyers in the office, alleging that their actions created a hostile work environment. Denton attorney Bill Trantham, who represents lawyer Nadiya Williams-Boldware, filed the suit Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:52:25 GMT)
Max Baucus defends nominating girlfriend Melodee Hanes to become U.S. attorney
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, D-Mont., on Saturday defended recommending his girlfriend and former staffer to become a U.S. attorney, arguing that she is a "highly qualified prosecutor" who would have served his home state well. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:20:39 GMT)
Baucus: Girlfriend merited US attorney nomination
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana's U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is "highly qualified" but eventually withdrew her nomination. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 08:29:58 GMT)
Fair Board gets no legal help from Attorney General
COSTA MESA –The state's Attorney General has told the Orange County Fair Board to find alternative legal counsel because of potential conflicts of interest involving the disputed proposed sale of the fairgrounds, a Department of Justice memo says.... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:09:15 GMT)
Israeli govt approves new attorney general
The cabinet on Sunday unanimously approved a new attorney general, Yehuda Weinstein, a senior criminal lawyer who has represented some of Israel's top politicians in graft cases. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:54:39 GMT)
Attorney mulls over tax collector post
Carlisle attorney Dirk Berry plans to take at least the weekend to decide whether he will accept the elected office of borough tax collector. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:38:26 GMT)
Fla. Lawyer Charged With Fraud Collected $35M in 2008
Attorneys sorting through the books of disbarred Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein have uncovered handsome salaries for the disgraced attorney and his partners. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:22:18 GMT)
Brotherston murder trial: No evidence defendant choked victim, lawyer says
The lawyer for Ken Brotherston Jr., who is on trial for second-degree murder with his father and brother, will apply tomorrow to have the charge dismissed on the basis there is no evidence against his client. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:18:46 GMT)
Lawyer ready to face SC over ‘1959’
A CIVIL society lawyer and University of the Philippines law professor will question before the Supreme Court (SC) the declaration of Martial Law in the province of Maguindanao. read more (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 16:57:33 GMT)
Attorney Mark Barker announces bid to unseat Apuan
Mark Barker, a Colorado Springs attorney and former police officer, announced Saturday that he will battle for the chance to unseat Democratic Rep. Dennis Apuan in El Paso County. Barker will face Kit Roupe in the Republican primary in state... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:38:07 GMT)
Former South Lake Tahoe city attorney gets fond farewell at Friday memorial
Dozens of friends, family members and colleagues turned out to remember former El Dorado County Superior Court Commissioner and South Lake Tahoe attorney, Melvin "Mel" Beverly, on Friday afternoon. Beverly died of a heart attack Oct. 29. He was 84 years old. Friday's memorial was held in the upstairs courtroom at El Dorado County Superior Court in South Lake Tahoe as a special session of the ... (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:15:06 GMT)
Plymouth town attorney disagrees with points made in report
PLYMOUTH — Town Attorney Sal Vitrano released a letter to the state victim advocate Tuesday disputing some of the allegations made about local police in a report released Monday about the murder of a Terryville woman by her husband in 2007. (Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:34:57 GMT)
Philippines Lawyer for Ampatuan Clan Seeks End of Military Rule
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer representing the ruling clan in the Philippines Maguindanao province has asked the Supreme Court to lift military rule put in place after the election- related massacre of 57 people last month. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:31:30 GMT)
Defense Attorney Gets 14 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Threaten Witnesses
The prosecutions of attorney Robert Simels and his former associate Arienne Irving, both of whom were convicted in August of conspiring to threaten witnesses, came to very different conclusions on Friday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:02:48 GMT)
Attorney privilege: Writing his way to unwind
Attorney Harold "Hal" Levi has launched a second career as author of legal thrillers. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 09:47:28 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Fights Wall Street Wrongs
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has been in the job for less than a year, but he already is making a name for himself. He has filed multiple lawsuits against major Wall Street financial players. Some say the suits are more of a political move than a financial one. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:08:42 GMT)
Ohio Attorney General Fights Wall Street Wrongs
December 7, 2009 Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has been in the job for less than a year, but he already is making a name for himself. He has filed multiple lawsuits against major Wall Street f... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:29:45 GMT)
Lawyer says intense publicity hurting accused swindler’s chance at fair trial
The intense publicity swirling around alleged fraudster Earl Jones could be jeopardizing his chance at a fair criminal trial even before it begins, his lawyer said Friday. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:46:17 GMT)
Employment Trial Lawyer Susan Kirkgaard Reports Increase in Unlawful Employment Practice Suits Since Economic Downturn
SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwire - December 7, 2009) - Veteran trial lawyer Susan Kirkgaard, of counsel with Bullivant Houser Bailey PC ( http://www.bullivant.com/index.a ), a leading West Coast law firm, notes her employment law practice has seen a significant spike during the economic downturn as cases of unlawful employment practices increase. Kirkgaard noted a recent ... (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:44:37 GMT)
Sadhvi was illegally detained by ATS: lawyer
Mumbai, Dec 7 (PTI) Claiming that sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur was detained illegally by the Anti-Terrorist Squad which probed the Malegaon blast case, her lawyer today argued that even her interrogation was illegal because a woman cannot be summoned to police station for mere questioning. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:52:34 GMT)
Murder trial: Ken Brotherston Jr.'s lawyer to apply for dismissal of charges
The lawyer for Ken Brotherston Jr., who is on trial for second-degree murder with his father and brother, will apply today to have the charge dismissed on the basis there is no evidence against his client. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:01:27 GMT)
Lawyer: Videos offer no evidence of pattern of illegal conduct by community organizer ACORN
Lawyer: Videos offer no evidence of pattern of illegal conduct by community organizing group ACORN (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:03:15 GMT)
Sadhvi was illegally interrogated and detained by ATS: lawyer
The lawyer of Malegaon blast accused Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur has claimed that the Anti-Terrorist Squad had detained and interrogated her illegally last year, as a woman cannot be summoned to a police station for mere questioning. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:12:18 GMT)
Brotherston lawyer to appeal today for charge to be dismissed m
The lawyer for Ken Brotherston Jr., who is on trial for second-degree murder with his father and brother, will apply tomorrow to have the charge dismissed on the basis there is no evidence against his client. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:19:08 GMT)
Gilmer attorney to run for Chief Justice
A Gilmer attorney said Monday he is running for Chief Justice of the Sixth Court of Appeals in Texarkana. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:34:50 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. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:43:05 GMT)
Lawyer Hired by ACORN Finds No Pattern of Illegal Conduct by Group's Staff
The high-profile lawyer hired to investigate ACORN has found no pattern of intentional illegal conduct in the community organizing group -- a finding that was dismissed as "damage control" by one of the two filmmakers who, posing as a pimp and prostitute, videotaped staffers offering advice on how to operate a brothel . (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:47:01 GMT)
Lawyer concerned others not charged in camp bribe scandal
The lawyer for a Detroit cop who pleaded guilty to a bribery charge said he's concerned that other alleged conspirators have not yet been charged. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:58:04 GMT)
Michigan Attorney General Sues To Have Chicago Canal Shut to Block Asian Carp
Michigan's attorney general says he will sue to try to force the closure of Chicago-area locks to protect the Great Lakes from the invasive Asian carp. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:08:52 GMT)
Federal grand jury indicts local attorney
NORFOLK -- A federal grand jury has indicted a 79-year-old attorney from Williamsburg over allegations he made false declarations in a bankruptcy case and a false oath in a bankruptcy proceeding. (Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:54:38 GMT)
In death, jailed Russian lawyer Magnitsky sparks debate on civil society
In the weeks before his death in a Moscow prison, lawyer Sergei Magnitsky drafted a series of handwritten letters and petitions describing his transfer through a succession of crowded jail cells, some reeking of sewage, others cold and damp, each more awful than the last. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT)
L.A. council members want city attorney to resolve probe of Michael Jackson memorial
The city attorney's 'criminal investigation' of the event is hampering officials' efforts to recoup some of the $3.2-million cost of police and other city services from L.A. Live developer AEG. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry said Monday that entertainment company AEG probably will not help defray the $3.2-million cost of police and other city services for the Michael Jackson memorial ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:03:51 GMT)
Ex-cop's lawyer: Why no charges for others?
The lawyer for a Detroit cop who pleaded guilty to a bribery charge in connection with the sale of a city-owned camp in Livingston County to the Chaldean Catholic Church said Monday that he's disturbed that other alleged conspirators have not yet been charged with crimes. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:30:54 GMT)
Former colleagues say Baucus girlfriend eyed US attorney post for years, was well-qualified
BILLINGS, Mont. - Former colleagues of Montana Sen. Max Baucus' live-in girlfriend say she eyed the state's U.S. attorney post for years before he nominated her for the job. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:52:03 GMT)
Baucus girlfriend eyed US attorney post for years
Montana Sen. Max Baucus' live-in girlfriend had eyed the state's U.S. attorney post for years before he nominated her for the job, her former colleagues said. Melodee Hanes, 53, the Democratic senator's former state director, was described by colleagues as a skilled trial attorney qualified for the federal prosecutor's job. She withdrew her nomination in March. Baucus, 67, is chairman of the ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:31:00 GMT)
Baucus girlfriend eyed US attorney post for years
Montana Sen. Max Baucus' live-in girlfriend had eyed the state's U.S. attorney post for years before he nominated her for the job, her former colleagues said. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:31:59 GMT)
Toledo lawyer lauded for work with migrants
A Toledo lawyer has been honored by a national migrant farm workers’ advocacy group for his volunteer service. Jack Gallon, a founding member of Gallon, Takacs, Boissoneault & Schaffer Co., LPA, was among those honored at a reception last week in Washington by Farmworker Justice. For 40 years, Mr. Gallon has volunteered as general counsel to the Farm Labor Organizing Committee, a labor union ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:09:27 GMT)
'Self-styled' international lawyer seeks disqualification of Noynoy, Gibo, Manny
You can"t blame self-styled "international lawyer" Elly Pamatong for trying. Days after announcing his presidential bid, Pamatong seeks to disqualify three of his rivals - former defense chief Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. and senators Manny Villar and Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:45:23 GMT)
Denver Lawyer No Longer on NYC Terror Case
A Denver lawyer thrust into the international spotlight while representing a Colorado man accused of plotting a terrorist attack is no longer on the case. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:08:22 GMT)
North Tonawanda erred in actions on condos, lawyer says
NORTH TONAWANDA -- City officials lack the ability to hold a developer accountable for clearing trees from a Walck Road site because they previously canceled their approval of his plans, a city lawyer told the Planning Commission on Monday night. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:28:18 GMT)
Lawyer says intense publicity hurting accused swindler’s chance at fair trial
The intense publicity swirling around alleged fraudster Earl Jones could be jeopardizing his chance at a fair criminal trial even before it begins, his lawyer said Friday. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:16:07 GMT)
Palin Tackled By Alaska Attorney General On Ethics Issues
What's Your Reaction? Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan is moving to change the state's ethics rules in the wake of the battles waged by former Gov. Sarah Palin. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:00:37 GMT)
Lawyer For Chimp Attack VIctim
Bill Monaco, the lawyer for the Nash family appeared on Good Day New York to react to a prosecutor deciding not to charge the owner of a chimpanzee that mauled and blinded Carla Nash in February. No charges are planned against Sandra Herold, of Stamford. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:35:38 GMT)
Attorney general changing Alaska ethics rules
Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan plans to change the state's ethics rules to fix problems brought to light by complaints against former Gov. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:17:00 GMT)
Attorney general changing Alaska ethics rules
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan plans to change the state's ethics rules to fix problems brought to light by complaints against former Gov. Sarah Palin. The Anchorage Da... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:38:02 GMT)
State's attorney: Shooting was accident; no charges
URBANA – Champaign County State's Attorney Julia Rietz has concluded that the shooting of a Champaign teen by a police officer in October was an accident and that no criminal charges will be filed against Officer Daniel Norbits. Rietz this morning released her own 13-page summary of the Illinois State Police investigation into the Oct. 9 shooting death of Kiwane Carrington, 15, and the arrest of ... (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:49:26 GMT)
Attorney general changing Alaska ethics rules
Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan plans to change the state's ethics rules to fix problems brought to light by complaints against former Gov. Sarah Palin. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:23:55 GMT)
Arrest Warrant against El-Rufai Seeks to Intimidate, says Lawyer
LONDON, December 8 /PRNewswire/ -- An arrest warrant issued by the Nigerian police against the popular reformer Nasir El-Rufai has been denounced by his lawyer as "groundless" and "part of a campaign of intimidation." (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:28:34 GMT)
Baucus: Girlfriend merited US attorney nomination
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus defended recommending his girlfriend for appointment as Montana’s U.S. attorney, saying Saturday his one-time staff member and the former state prosecutor is “highly qualified” but eventually withdrew her nomination. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:29:04 GMT)
Edmonton lawyer guilty in horse abandonment case
An Edmonton lawyer has pleaded guilty to a charge of animal cruelty for leaving two horses on a snowy mountain near McBride, B.C., last year. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:30:42 GMT)
Salahis Won’t Discuss Gate-Crash Incident, Lawyer’s Letter Says
Dec. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Tareq and Michaele Salahi, accused of crashing the Nov. 24 White House state dinner, won’t answer questions if subpoenaed by a congressional committee, their lawyer said in a letter today. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:30:39 GMT)
Los Angeles area attorney fatally shot at his home
A California attorney has died after being shot in the head outside his Los Angeles area home. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:16:38 GMT)
Baucus girlfriend eyed US attorney post for years
Montana Sen. Max Baucus' live-in girlfriend had eyed the state's U.S. attorney post for years before he nominated her for the job, her former colleagues said. (Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:52:34 GMT)
Lawyer Arrested After Bringing Gun Into Courthouse
A lawyer was arrested Monday for entering a Georgia courthouse with a loaded .40-caliber handgun in his briefcase, according to a court administrator. Rodd C. Walton of the Walton Law Group in Atlanta was taken into custody on charges of carrying a concealed weapon and carrying a weapon into a public gathering. A profile on the Walton firm's Web site says he is a past deputy general counsel of ... (Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:55:59 GMT)
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