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Defrocked Episcopal priest sues his own lawyer
The Rev. David Moyer, the outspoken former Episcopal priest who unsuccessfully sued his bishop in 2008 for sacking him, has filed a malpractice lawsuit against the lawyer who represented him - often free - for many years in his battles with the diocese. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Seattle murder suspect on suicide watch
The lawyer for a Seattle man charged with the murder of his girlfriend and their 13-week-old daughter says his client is on suicide watch at the Santa Cruz County jail. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:06:39 GMT)

Pretzel Company's Owners Allege Tax Lawyer Got Lost in Twists of IP Law
Bernard Eizen's Web site bills him as a "renaissance" lawyer, but the tax and estates attorney may have bitten off more than he could chew when he ventured into the realm of intellectual property. That's the nub of a malpractice suit by former clients, who allege that Eizen's inexperience in IP law dealt such a blow to their thriving pretzel company's worth that negotiations to sell it for as ... (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:26:13 GMT)

Hasan's lawyer says he was denied access at BAMC
The lawyer for Fort Hood shooting suspect Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan said Thursday that the Army's criminal investigators prohibited him from visiting with his client while a relative also was in Hasan's hospital room. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:22:54 GMT)

New York Attorney General Cuomo’s Office to Be Audited by State
A division of New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office that generates revenue for the state will be audited by New York’s comptroller to ensure it’s being managed properly. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:47:17 GMT)

We will oppose Rathore's bail at next hearing: Girhotra lawyer
Hours after former DGP Rathore got bail in the Ruchika case, her family lawyer expressed the hope that they will be able to 'expose the truth'. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 10:46:49 GMT)

Ruchika s family lawyer denies allegation made by Rathore
The lawyer for the Ruchika Girhotra family on Friday denied the allegation made by former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore that the girl's father Subhash Chander Girhotra was married to a woman named Veena. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:45:28 GMT)

We will oppose Rathore s bail at next hearing Girhotra lawyer
Hours after former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore got interim bail in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case, her family lawyer Pankaj Bhardwaj today expressed the hope that they will be able to "expose the truth" at the next date of hearing on January 7. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 12:45:38 GMT)

Santelle Confirmed as U.S. Attorney for Eastern Wisconsin
President Barack Obama has taken final action on the confirmation of James Santelle as the new U.S. Attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:49:29 GMT)

Inmate attacks attorney at courthouse
GALVESTON Court bailiffs tackled an inmate Wednesday after he broke free from his handcuffs and attacked his attorney, a sheriffs office spokesman said. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:00:52 GMT)

Fort Hood Suspect Attorney 'Hampered'
The Fort Hood shooting suspect's attorney says that he is being hampered by a lack of access to information in the case and his client's excessive confinement restrictions. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:22:21 GMT)

Taylor lawyer suspects a cover-up
A Taylor lawyer says he thinks authorities are seeking to discredit his account that an older, well-dressed Indian man helped terror defendant Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab board Flight 253 from Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Detroit without a passport. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:05:33 GMT)

Veteran Utah prosecutor named acting US attorney
Associated Press - January 1, 2010 12:05 PM ET SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A veteran federal prosecutor will be the acting U.S. attorney for Utah. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:19:13 GMT)

Veteran Utah Prosecutor Named Acting US Attorney
A veteran federal prosecutor will be the acting U.S. attorney for Utah. Carlie Christensen will be in that slot until a replacement for Brett Tolman, whose last day in office was Thursday, is named. Christensen has been a federal prosecutor for 18 years, including eight years as chief of the office's civil division and the last three years as Tolman's first assistant. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:35:33 GMT)

Tempe hires Scottsdale attorney in complaints case
A top level Tempe manager has hired an attorney and accused City Manager Charlie Meyer of retaliating against her. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:00:29 GMT)

Wilkins proud of successes as US Attorney for SC
U.S. Attorney Walt Wilkins feels good about his time as South Carolina's top federal prosecutor as his service comes to an end. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:19:38 GMT)

High Profile New York City Divorce Lawyer Says Electronic Devices May Hold Tiger Woods Hostage in a Possible Divorce
According to high profile divorce lawyer Lisa Beth Older, in the face of the Tiger Woods scandal and his potential divorce (www.nycdivorcelawyer.net), the electronic device capturing his voice on a voice message has had a disproportionate detrimental effect upon the rise and fall of an American Legend. (Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:51:00 GMT)

Army tries to send message, lawyer says
FORT HOOD - A soldier who turned himself in for being absent without leave for a year is undergoing treatment for post traumatic stress disorder at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:18:19 GMT)

Santelle confirmed as U.S. attorney for Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) President Barack Obama has taken final action on the confirmation of James Santelle as the new U.S. Attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:06:00 GMT)

In the New Year, NJ Gets a New Attorney General
With the imminent changing of the guard from Democrat Governor Jon Corzine to Republican Chris Christie in a couple of weeks will come changes in top state positions; perhaps the most prominent, that of Attorney General, with the incumbent offering some advice to her selected successor. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 12:55:41 GMT)

Flint area attorney Steven Iamarino pleads guilty in federal tax case
DETROIT, Michigan — Well-known Grand Blanc attorney Steven P. Iamarino could face fines and time in a federal prison after pleading guilty to federal income tax crimes.According to an AP report, Iamarino pleaded guilty in Detroit on Monday to charges... (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:19:02 GMT)

TAYLOR: Attorney who was passenger on Flight 253 critical of how situation handled on ground
TAYLOR — A local attorney aboard Northwest Airlines Flight 253 that was involved in an attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day is speaking out about what he saw and what an “organizational mess” the aftermath was. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:40:52 GMT)

Beth Phillips Sworn in As U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri
Beth Phillips was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri following her appointment by President Obama and unanimous confirmation by the U.S. Senate. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 16:41:33 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, 02 Jan 2010 16:59:28 GMT)

Senate Dem Asks Top S.C. Attorney to 'Call Off Dogs'
A Democratic senator from Nebraska who played a crucial role in getting health care legislation passed in the Senate last month has asked South Carolina's top attorney to "call off the dogs" -- a reference to the state official's threat to challenge the constitutionality of the bill. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:09:20 GMT)

How to Spot a Good Miami Personal Injury Lawyer
Seeking a good legal representation is crucial to attain justice. If you are a victim of personal injury in Miami, you must immediately find the right Miami personal injury lawyer to help you get the compensation you deserve for the injuries you sustained. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:32:15 GMT)

Gov. Gibbons asked Nevada attorney general if health care reform is constitutional
Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons says he is asking the Nevada Attorney General to determine if Sen. Harry Reid's health care reform is constitutional. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:28:10 GMT)

Trial of Swiss businessman postponed again: lawyer
The trial of one of two Swiss businessmen barred from leaving Libya for 18 months and charged with illegal business activities has been postponed, their lawyer said on Saturday. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:08:42 GMT)

Lawyer: City worker wasn't drunk on drive to Mayor Bloomberg's inauguration; Cops: he couldn't stand
The lawyer for a city worker charged with trying to drive drunk to Mayor Bloomberg's inauguration insisted Saturday his client was sober - but cops say he could hardly stand. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:55:00 GMT)

Senate Dem Asks S.C. Attorney General to Back Off- Dems to Attack GOP Like It's 2008
A Democratic senator from Nebraska who played a crucial role in getting health care legislation passed in the Senate last month has asked South Carolina's top attorney to "call off the dogs" -- a reference to the state official's threat to challenge the constitutionality of the bill. (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:28:34 GMT)

Senate Dem Asks South Carolina's Top Attorney to 'Call Off the Dogs'
In a phone call Thursday, Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., urged South Carolina Republican Attorney General Henry McMaster, the head of a group of 13 GOP state attorneys general who are threatening to file a lawsuit against the Senate health care bill, to reconsider, Politico reported. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:20:00 GMT)

LAWYER TEACHES YOUNG PUP 'NEW TRICKS'
A NDY Carpenter has achieved an odd distinction. He's the lawyer to the dogs. So he's not surprised, or even terribly disappointed, when his new client turns out to be a Bernese mountain dog puppy, whose owner--a pharmaceutical genius--was brutally murdered. The dead man's widow and son both want custody of the dog, nicknamed "Waggy," and Andy wants to ensure that the puppy goes to the best ... (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 06:30:10 GMT)

City council cuts OT for foot patrols, adds 3rd attorney
A newly sworn-in, GOP-backed majority on the Poughkeepsie Common Council on Saturday amended the 2010 budget put in place by its Democratic predecessor s by cutting funding for police overtime and adding a third attorney in the Corporation Counsel Department. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:13:52 GMT)

Shaquille O'Neal's Alleged Mistress Vanessa Lopez Hires JumpOff Lawyer Gloria Allred
Shaquille O'Neal has the worst of times while Gloria Allred has the best of times. Shaq is being accused of harrassing Vanessa Lopez - in a sexual manner - and she hired Gloria Allred celebrity jumpoff lawyer (Gloria Allred is also representing 3 of the Tiger Woods mistresses). (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:06:07 GMT)

Sarpy attorney receives TOYO Award
The Omaha Jaycees have honored Stephanie Hansen, a senior attorney in the Sarpy County Attorney’s Office, as a 77th Annual TOYO (Ten Outstanding Young Omahans) Award recipient. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:35:01 GMT)

Brown County District Attorney John Zakowski confident he convicted the men who murdered Tom Monfils
Brown County District Attorney John Zakowski, who prosecuted the 1995 case against six paper mill employees accused of killing co-worker Tom Monfils, said a new book on the case does not raise any issues that were not covered during the trial. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:14:07 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. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:37:27 GMT)

'Video of Tiger Woods with mistress lands in lap of wife's lawyer'
London, Jan 3 : A video of Tiger Woods and a mistress has been passed on to his wife Elin's lawyer, it has emerged. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 10:38:38 GMT)

Lawyer demands inquiry into bridge accident
Lawyer Rob Moodie is demanding a Commission of Inquiry over the collapse of an Army-built bridge which killed one man and ruined the lives of the elderly couple whose farm it led to. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:10:13 GMT)

It is not an e-mail from the Attorney General
Chances are pretty good that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is not going to send you a personal e-mail. So, if your inbox includes an e-mail from Holder threatening to prosecute you for money laundering and terrorist-related activities, it most likely is a hoax. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:25:04 GMT)

Suspended Manlius lawyer jail for contempt for continuing law practice
Syracuse, NY - A Manlius lawyer facing charges he stole more than $350,000 from a client’s estate has now been cited for contempt and jailed for continuing to practice law after being suspended. (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 16:06:51 GMT)

Comcast's top lawyer calls the workload shots
Art Block holds the key to the realm. Block is the top in-house lawyer at Comcast Corp., its general counsel, and he makes decisions on how the sprawling communications company spends its huge legal budget. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:02:00 GMT)

Billionaire’s Ex-Wife Hires New Lawyer in Civil Suit
The former wife of Steven A. Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund founder, has a new lawyer in her suit against him. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:35:37 GMT)

Illinois Asian carp: New York attorney general to file brief in Supreme Court
Lawsuit wants to close canal in Chicago New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is joining the legal effort to keep Asian carp from entering the Great Lakes because the species could devastate the fishing industry and the environment. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:58:44 GMT)

Billionaire’s Ex-Wife Hires New Lawyer
Patricia Cohen, the ex-wife of the hedge fund billionaire Steven A. Cohen, has a new lawyer representing her in the civil racketeering lawsuit she filed against Mr. Cohen, Jenny Anderson writes in The New York Times. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:56:07 GMT)

China Dissident Appeals Subversion Conviction - Lawyer
BEIJING (AFP) -- Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has appealed his conviction on subversion charges, but is holding out only faint hopes that his 11-year prison term will be overturned, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:31:59 GMT)

Phila. inaugurates first black district attorney
A former assistant prosecutor has been sworn in as Philadelphia's first black district attorney. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:13:50 GMT)

Americans Muslims held in Pakistan deny terror plans; planned to help 'victimized' Afghans: lawyer
A lawyer for five Americans detained in Pakistan has denied that his clients planned to carry out terrorist attacks inside or outside the country. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:19:00 GMT)

The Important Role Of A Personal Injury Lawyer
Accidents are cannot be postponed or prevented. During these times, it is important that you have to be ready with what you need to do. You should also know where to go or who to call. With this situation, it Is just right that you have to contact a Miami personal injury lawyer. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:02:07 GMT)

Liu appeals conviction - lawyer
Leading Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo has appealed his conviction on subversion charges, says his lawyer. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:12:52 GMT)

Time to move forward on U.S. Attorney Jim Letten's nomination: An editorial
Few public officials in metro New Orleans enjoy the popularity and respect of U.S. Attorney Jim Letten. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:42:13 GMT)

Raja Petra May Be Charged For Allegedly Using Foreign Passport - Attorney General
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Today portal editor Raja Petra Raja Kamaruddin may be charged for using a foreign passport to leave the country if a report is lodged against him, said Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:15:29 GMT)

Oklahoma City pharmacist's lawyer sour at leak of report on youth
A lawyer for a pharmacist charged with killing a teenage would-be robber blasted the leak of a confidential psychologist's report that portrays the dead youth's accomplice in the robbery attempt as a victim ... (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:16:57 GMT)

It's a boy for U.S. attorney and wife
It was a Merry Christmas for Chicago 's top federal prosecutor, and it had nothing to do with rooting out public corruption or seeing someone in his office win a big trial. A spokesman for the U.S. attorney's office today confirmed that U.S. Atty. Patrick Fitzgerald became a father on Dec. 21, with his wife, Chicago teacher Jennifer Letzkus, giving birth to a baby boy. The couple welcomed Conor ... (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:26:57 GMT)

U.S. lawyer expelled from Ireland claims discrimination
American human rights lawyer Matt Schwoebel, who was expelled from Ireland on November 23 last year for allegedly having insufficient funds, is fighting his expulsion and the incident has now been referred to the Police Commissioner. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:56:43 GMT)

Rector violates ethics code, attorney says
Sen. Matt Rector's use of his legislative budget to promote his union activities is a violation of the Legislature's Code of Ethics, according to the preliminary findings of the ethics committee's attorney. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:12:23 GMT)

Council considers contracting with retiring attorney
The Albuquerque City Council is considering contracting with the attorney who has provided legal advice to the council after he retires. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:23:01 GMT)

Barbara McQuade to take spot as U.S. Attorney in Detroit
Detroit -- Barbara McQuade is to be sworn in this afternoon as the new U.S. Attorney in Detroit, officials said. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:44:20 GMT)

Attorney: Man Had Marijuana In System Before Fatal Crash
The county attorney said a man who was responsible for a fatal crash on Interstate 680 tested positive for marijuana after the crash. (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:29:24 GMT)

D.C. Council seeks to make attorney general an elected job
The D.C. Council is expected to approve legislation Tuesday that would require the city's attorney general to be elected by voters, not appointed by the mayor, and to meet certain qualifications -- a bill that comes amid the council's ongoing friction with Attorney General Peter Nickles, a longtime... (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT)

Arenas, attorney release statements about bringing guns in locker room
Statements just released by Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas and his attorney about the ongoing investigation into Arenas bringing unarmed guns into his locker at the team's Verizon Center: (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:00:46 GMT)

Amanda Knox Appeal Bolstered By New Lawyer
Amanda Knox's parents have hired a top lawyer to help free their daughter from jail. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:30:36 GMT)

Lawyer apologizes for abusive tactics
A turbulent murder case that cost a Superior Court judge his career took another strange twist Monday when a former defence lawyer admitted to professional misconduct and apologized for what was described as the worst display of incivility ever seen in a Canadian courtroom. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:46:17 GMT)

OJ Simpson Lawyer Joins Case Of Wrong-Way Taconic Driver
A celebrity lawyer, who won a judgement against O.J. Simpson, is now getting involved in a lawsuit against the estate of a woman who drove the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway -- killing eight people, including herself. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:07:23 GMT)

Lawyer bilked couple: Justice
Using an "elaborate" real-estate scam, a Calgary lawyer bilked a city couple and delayed their retirement to Australia, a judge has ruled. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:13:33 GMT)

Lawyer threatened outside court room, court told
A MAN threatened to injure a lawyer inside the Ballarat Law Courts building after a bail variation application hearing to allow him to live with his partner was adjourned, a court was told yesterday. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:00:43 GMT)

Accused 'phony lawyer' from Duluth seeks dismissal of charges
DENVER — A man convicted in North Dakota for impersonating a lawyer says he shouldn't have to face similar charges in Colorado. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:18:18 GMT)

Mississippi attorney serving time in Kentucky prison
The attorney who successfully prosecuted the murderer of Medgar Evers is now in prison. Check Lu-Ann's Kentucky News Review for more information. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:54:17 GMT)

Phony Lawyer`s Attorney Seeks Dismissal
A man convicted in North Dakota for impersonating an lawyer says he shouldn`t have to face similar charges in Colorado. Howard Kieffer`s lawyer Nathan Chambers filed a motion Monday in U.S. District Court in Denver asking a judge to dismiss charges filed in Denver. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:08:42 GMT)

DC bill would require election on top city lawyer
WASHINGTON — The D.C. City Council is expected to approve legislation that would require the city's top lawyer to be elected by voters, not appointed by the mayor. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:51:32 GMT)

Tenn. attorney general sues cigarette manufacturer
Tennessee's attorney general is seeking an injunction that would require a Colombian cigarette manufacturer to make back payments of $300,000 to the state and pay penalties. According to a news release from Attorney General Bob Cooper's office, Procesadora... Tennessee - Law - Attorney general - United States - Injunction (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:40:40 GMT)

Confirmation hearing for Chris Christie's choice for attorney general is postponed
TRENTON -- Gov.-elect Chris Christie's choice for attorney general, Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow, will have to wait a little longer before her first confirmation hearing. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen) said Christie's transition team had requested an... (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:57:20 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General warning Ohioans about diet scams
Many Ohioans might be joining gyms and sending off for diet pills in the coming days. Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says exercise good judgment when making those decisions. In an interview with Statehouse correspondent Jo Ingles, Cordray explains Ohioans need to take action to make sure the weight they lose isn't in their wallets. WKSU's Jo Ingles reports. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:44:34 GMT)

Rathore booked; long way to go: Girhotras' lawyer
New Delhi, Jan 5 : Molester former Haryana top cop SPS Rathore was finally booked on Tuesday for abetting the suicide of his victim Ruchika Girhotra but the late girl's family lawyer said there is still a long way to go before justice is done. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:10:31 GMT)

Paula Dow's first confirmation hearing for state attorney general to be delayed
TRENTON -- Governor-elect Chris Christie's choice for attorney general, Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow, will have to wait a little longer before her first confirmation hearing. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:16:37 GMT)

Reports: Attorney Scott Blackmun to head USOC
Former interim leader Scott Blackmun, a Colorado Springs attorney, will be named tomorrow as new CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, the Associated Press and Chicago Tribune reported this morning. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:37:37 GMT)

Confirmation hearing for N.J. attorney general nominee will have to wait
Essex County Prosecutor Paula Dow will have to wait until Chris Christie officially becomes the governor before he can nominate her for attorney general. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:42:36 GMT)

Mental health of Mountie accused of killing Ottawa police officer 'obviously an issue': lawyer
The mental health of a Mountie charged with stabbing an Ottawa police officer to death is “obviously an issue” and he might pursue a defence that he's not criminally responsible by reason of mental illness, depending on the outcome of a psychiatric assessment, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:45:42 GMT)

US lawyer joins Knox's Italian defense team
Amanda Knox's family says a U.S. lawyer with an international practice will work with their imprisoned daughter's Italian defense team to map strategy for the appeals process. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:47:59 GMT)

Cohen’s Ex-Wife Stuns Lawyer by Dropping Him
The lawyer who initially represented Patricia Cohen, the ex-wife of Steven A. Cohen who is suing the hedge fund billionaire in a civil racketeering case, said he was blindsided by her decision switch attorneys shortly after filing the case. (Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:26:06 GMT)

Lawyer for alleged 'third crasher' Carlos Allen admits he attended White House dinner, denies he crashed
A lawyer for the alleged "third crasher" claims his client went to the White House state dinner after receiving an invitation and still maintains that he was an invited guest. A. Scott Bolden , a veteran Washington white-collar defense attorney, did not provide many details about how Carlos Allen... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:41:46 GMT)

Lawyer's Statements in Letter Protected by Privilege, Judge Rules in Libel Case
The former chief executive of a hospitality investment company has lost an attempt to sue his investors' lawyer for libel over a letter the attorney sent claiming the executive embezzled millions of dollars. Frank Orenstein sued attorney Reid Figel and his firm, Kellogg Huber, accusing Figel of libeling him in a letter sent to a business associate. But last week a New York federal judge ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:27:29 GMT)

Lawyer Says Third White House ‘Crasher’ Was Invited
The lawyer for a Washington entrepreneur whom the Secret Service saidattended the White House State Dinner uninvited says the man was invited and stayed for dinner. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:43:41 GMT)

U.S. attorney vows swift action
Detroit's new top federal prosecutor says she will be a force for action in a U.S. Attorney's Office that's been criticized for inertia. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:24:30 GMT)

Mueller's lawyer denies rehab reports
Brooke Mueller's lawyer has dismissed a report she was forced into rehab treatment for alcohol abuse while pregnant with Charlie Sheen's twins. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:31:03 GMT)

Lawyer: alleged Fla. Ponzi schemer to plead guilty
Disbarred South Florida lawyer Scott Rothstein is negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors on charges of orchestrating a $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme using faked legal settlements, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:03:35 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray targets lobbyists
Attorney General Richard Cordray acknowledged in a statement late Tuesday that Ohio already has a legislative inspector general who enforces lobbying law, monitors registrations and collects fines. But he says the intensity of lobbying activity justifies added enforcement. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:38:43 GMT)

1 arrested in skateboard assault on GA attorney
A 15-year-old has been arrested in an assault on a Columbus attorney who was hit in the head with a skateboard after he scolded a group of young people. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:42:56 GMT)

St. Clair district attorney steps down in police shooting case at family's request
PELL CITY, Ala. -- After a request from the family of a man shot dead by police in November, the St. Clair County District Attorney's Office has recused itself from the case and Etowah County prosecutors have been assigned to take over. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:32:39 GMT)

Attorney David Chatelain appointed judge pro tempore
Attorney David Chatelain has been appointed by order of the Louisiana Supreme Court as judge pro tempore on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal according to Justice Jeannette Theriot Knoll. Chatelain fills the vacancy created by the death of Judge Michael G. Sullivan. Chatelain will serve from January 4, 2010 to July 4, 2010, or until the vacancy is filled, whichever occurs sooner. Chatelain ... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:40:51 GMT)

Connecticut’s Attorney General Will Seek Dodd’s Senate Seat
Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut’s Democratic attorney general, said Wednesday that he would run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Christopher J. Dodd, who plans to announce his retirement later in the day. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:46:12 GMT)

Real Estate chat with attorney Christopher Combs
Christopher Combs of Combs Law Group, a real estate attorney, will be available to answer your questions on residential and commercial real estate from noon to 1 p.m. today. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:12:18 GMT)

At funeral, Attorney General Holder calls Percey Sutton one of nation's 'true heroes'
NEW YORK -- Thousands of mourners filled Riverside Church on Wednesday for the funeral of Percy Sutton, the pioneering civil rights attorney who represented Malcolm X before becoming a power broker and media mogul. Among the dignitaries gathered at the... (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:49:55 GMT)

US attorney for southern Texas stepping down
Associated Press - January 6, 2010 12:55 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - U.S. Attorney Tim Johnson of the Southern District of Texas is resigning and will enter private practice. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:03:33 GMT)

Lawyer: Iraqi immigrant accused of killing 'Westernized' daughter may need mental-health exam
PHOENIX - The lawyer for an Iraqi immigrant charged in Arizona with killing his 20-year-old daughter says his client doesn't understand court proceedings and may need a mental-health evaluation. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:14:55 GMT)

$13,500 bill for sacked lawyer
A Nelson lawyer sacked by the Department of Conservation has been ordered to pay her former employer $13,500. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:23:32 GMT)

Florida Lawyer to Plead Guilty in Ponzi Scheme
Bernard L. Madoff may have company soon. A disbarred South Florida lawyer agreed in federal court on Wednesday to plead guilty later this month to charges accusing him of running Ponzi scheme that cheated thousands of investors out of $1.2 billion. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:26:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Only 1 9-11 family likely to go to trial
Nearly completed settlements of two of the remaining three lawsuits brought by families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks are likely to include language requiring evidence to be displayed at the National 9/11 Memorial & Museum, a lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:23:18 GMT)

Attorney: Fort Hood suspect to have mental exam
The attorney for the Fort Hood shootings suspect says his client will be evaluated next month to determine his mental status that day and whether he's competent to stand trial. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:39:04 GMT)

Brothers sought in slaying of high-profile Guatemalan lawyer
Guatemalan authorities have issued arrest warrants for two prominent brothers in connection with last year's slaying of a lawyer who left behind a videotape saying President Alvaro Colom would be responsible if anything happened to him, the suspects' attorney confirmed Wednesday. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:16:39 GMT)

South African Soccer to Name Lawyer Sedibe as CEO, Sowetan Says
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The South African Football Association will name lawyer Leslie Sedibe as its new chief executive officer, the Sowetan reported. Sedibe will take the job until Dec. 31, when Danny Jordaan returns to the federation, the Johannesburg-based newspaper said, citing a person it didn’t identify. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:18:48 GMT)

Honduras Attorney General Charges Military Over Coup -Official
Honduras Attorney General Charges Military Over Coup -Official (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 06:53:03 GMT)

Disbarred attorney to admit Ponzi scheme
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A disbarred South Florida attorney agreed Wednesday to plead guilty this month to charges arising from an alleged Ponzi scheme that cheated thousands of investors out of $1.2 billion. Scott Rothstein is charged in a five-count indictment with racketeering, conspiracy and fraud in a scheme that ran from 2005 to 2009. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:30:01 GMT)

Lawyer: I didn't see text messages
Wilson Copeland II, the private lawyer brought in to help defend the City of Detroit in the 2007 police whistle-blower lawsuit, testified Wednesday that he never saw any of the explosive text messages until the Free Press published excerpts showing that Kwame Kilpatrick and Christine Beatty had lied under oath in the case. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:35:24 GMT)

Attorney Andrea Lyon says Casey Anthony didn't kill Caylee
The Casey Anthony coverage recalls the Salem witch trials, Anthony attorney Andrea Lyon told NBC's "Today" this morning. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:10:12 GMT)

Attorney cleared in 4 complaints to state Bar
Attorney Dennis Wilenchik was at the center of several political firestorms in 2007, all of them tied to Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:42:18 GMT)

Attorney General seeks charges against Soles
WHITEVILLE (AP) - North Carolina's attorney general is pursuing an assault charge against the state's longest-serving lawmaker. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:53:25 GMT)

Disbarred W.Va. attorney admits embezzlement
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) -- A disbarred Morgantown attorney has pleaded guilty to embezzling from his clients. C. Patrick Carrick faces up to 60 years in prison. The 58-year-old Carrick pleaded guilty Wednesday in Monongalia County Circuit Court to six ... (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:02:05 GMT)

Man falsely claims to be Hasan's attorney, John Galligan
Authorities blocked a man claiming to be Maj. Nidal Hasan's attorney, John Galligan, of Belton, from entering his San Antonio hospital room. He also claimed to be a doctor. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:13:38 GMT)

Mangudadatu aide won’t talk, get services of lawyer
The alleged bodyguard of the Mangudadatu clan who shot and killed two law enforcement officers here maintained his silence and refused to hire a lawyer during his inquest at the regional trial court late Tuesday. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:38:16 GMT)

Husband of prominent Hampton lawyer charged with drug possession
Search warrant executed at home of Kathy Gear Owens, who had been a candidate to become a judge The husband of prominent local lawyer Kathy Gear Owens, and the brother-in-law of Del. Tom Gear, was arrested on Monday on charges of drug possession. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:45:17 GMT)

Lawyer seeks sentencing without Polanski
A US lawyer for Roman Polanski is asking a Los Angeles judge to sentence the fugitive director in absentia. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:47:35 GMT)

Chicago lawyer to lead Islamic Society
The Plainfield-based Islamic Society of North America is turning to a Chicago lawyer and educator to lead the day-to-day operations of the organization, which is the largest Muslim umbrella group in North America. (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:49:13 GMT)

Casey's Attorney: "I'm Scared For My Client
Casey Anthonys high-powered death penalty attorney, Andrea Lyon, showed the public a different side when she spoke out on national TV Thursday. SLIDESHOW: Casey With Caylee FOLLOW US! Casey Coverage On Twitter (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:29:48 GMT)

Lawyer Wants Oversight for Hiring
The lawyer responsible for federal oversight of hiring by the City of Chicago and Cook County now wants an independent monitor to patrol the personnel decisions of state government, too. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:28:30 GMT)

Lawyer pleads guilty in hit-and-run of cyclist.
An Evergreen lawyer accused of hitting a bicyclist while driving drunk on Interstate 70 in August pleaded guilty Thursday. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:11:32 GMT)

Michigan Supreme Court rules on whether Attorney General's Office can prosecute retired judge
The Michigan Supreme Court ordered an appeals court on Thursday to consider whether the state Attorney General's Office can prosecute a retired judge charged with allowing perjured testimony in a major suburban Detroit drug trial. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:30:16 GMT)

Lawyer appointed to airport authority
Veteran San Diego lawyer John Davies, a trusted adviser to mayors and governors for decades, has been appointed to the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority board. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:54:49 GMT)

Court: China mob lawyer fabricated torture claim
The lawyer for an accused mob boss in southwest China was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison Friday on charges that he helped his client falsely claim torture by police during interrogation, the court said. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:55:00 GMT)

Lewiston board abolishes part-time attorney posts
LEWISTON -- The new Lewiston supervisor stirred things up at his first meeting of the year Thursday, abolishing the part-time positions of town attorney and deputy attorney, hiring a new engineering firm and creating a new post to oversee spending. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:58:01 GMT)

Ex-Bush attorney accused of severely beating wife
NEW HAVEN, Conn. | A onetime senior attorney for President George W. Bush was charged Thursday with trying to kill his wife at their Connecticut home by beating her with a flashlight and choking her. John Michael Farren, 57, was arraigned on charges of strangulation and attempted murder and ordered held on $2 million bail. His wife, Mary Farren, was beaten so severely Wednesday night at their ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 11:59:17 GMT)

Ex-Bush lawyer charged in assault on wife
NEW CANAAN, Conn., Jan. 8 (UPI) -- A lawyer who worked for both President George W. and George H.W. Bush was arrested for allegedly attempting to kill his wife at his Connecticut home. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:33:39 GMT)

'Zero' chance of FIA appeal success, insists Briatore's lawyer
The FIA should not waste its money on appealing against the French High Court ruling on Flavio Briatores lifetime ban from F1, the Italians lawyer has warned bluntly rating the governing bodys chances of succeeding in such a venture as zero. Earlier this week, Briatore was cleared to return to work in the sport after the Tribunal de Grande Instance in Paris deemed that the initial FIA World ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:20:14 GMT)

Attorney: Mississippi State mishandling Renardo Sidney's eligibility case
Mike DeCourcy, Sporting News Attorney Don Jackson, who represents the Sidney family in the fight to establish the eligibility of Mississippi State freshman Renardo Sidney, accused the university of being "brow beaten into assisting the denial of Mr. Sidney's rights." Based in Montgomery, Ala., Jackson made the accusation in an e-mail early Friday morning. He wrote that in previous eligibility ... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:40:59 GMT)

Toronto lawyer sentenced to 39 months in prison for insider trading scheme
Toronto lawyer Stan Grmovsek has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for his role in a massive insider trading scheme that netted him and a friend about US$9 million. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:01:17 GMT)

Well-known criminal defense attorney to join State Attorney's Office as chief counsel
Well-known criminal defense attorney to join State Attorney's Office as chief counsel (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:36:02 GMT)

Nancy Garrido's former lawyer loses bid for reinstatement
The lawyer seeking to represent one of Jaycee Dugard's accused kidnappers has been again removed from the case. Gilbert Maines has been fighting to keep his job as Nancy Garrido's court-appointed defense lawyer since last fall, when he was fired by El Dorado Superior Court Judge Douglas Phimster (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:55:04 GMT)

Lawyer earned respect for making every word count
Ron Gilbert, lawyer, district court judge. Died aged 84. Ronald James Gilbert was known as an economical barrister who did not waste words with excessive questioning or long speeches to the jury. He believed that a jury paid... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:55:46 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Speaks To Forum Club
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, who made the controversial decision to try Sept. 11 terrorists in New York, addresses the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:03:37 GMT)

Capitola city attorney questions medicinal pot deliveries
CAPITOLA — City Attorney John Barisone has questions about Capitola Cannabis, an online outfit started by a Los Angeles man asserting he makes home deliveries of medical marijuana in compliance with state law. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:07:00 GMT)

Alamo attorney withdraws from criminal case
Associated Press - January 8, 2010 12:14 PM ET TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) - A federal judge is allowing a Florida attorney for convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to withdraw from Alamo's criminal... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:27:02 GMT)

Attorney General Cox tells Midland crowd he'd cut business taxes, boost coal energy
MIDLAND — Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox, a Republican prospect for Michigan governor, this afternoon spoke to about 80 residents and business owners at Midland's Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center. He talked about his plans to halve the Michigan... (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:04:30 GMT)

Alamo attorney withdraws from criminal case
A federal judge is allowing a Florida attorney for convicted evangelist Tony Alamo to withdraw from Alamo’s criminal case. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:15:19 GMT)

Michael Jackson's doctor hires defense attorney
Dr. Conrad Murray has hired a California criminal defense attorney as the investigation into his alleged role in Michael Jackson's death nears completion. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:56:27 GMT)

Criminal attorney added to legal team for Michael Jackson's former physician
Michael Jackson’s former personal physician has hired a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney to help his legal team combat a potential manslaughter prosecution in the pop icon’s fatal overdose last summer. (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:15:47 GMT)

Michael Jackson's former physician adds criminal attorney to legal team
Dr. Conrad Murray retains Glendale attorney J. Michael Flanagan to help fight a potential manslaughter prosecution in the pop icon's fatal overdose. Michael Jackson's former personal physician hired a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney this week to help his existing legal team combat a potential manslaughter prosecution in the pop icon's fatal overdose last summer. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:15:57 GMT)

NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner’s Attention
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- Timothy Geithner , the former Federal Reserve Bank of New York president, wasn’t aware of efforts to limit American International Group Inc.’s bailout disclosures because the regulator’s top lawyer didn’t think the issue merited his attention, according to a letter sent to lawmakers. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:44:39 GMT)

S. Fla. attorney sent to prison for helping mob crew
Worked with a 'crew' for the mob A disbarred South Florida attorney was sentenced Friday to 43 months in prison for participating in schemes orchestrated by a local crew of mobsters affiliated with the Bonanno crime family of New York. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:10:35 GMT)