Attorney News Jan 2010
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Guilty Plea Could End Career of Controversial Ga. Lawyer
A Georgia lawyer's guilty plea to a federal obstruction of justice charge may bring an end to his long-controversial practice, which he promoted with advertisements featuring actor Robert Vaughn urging potential clients, "Tell them you mean business." Benjamin S. "Benny" Eichholz last month bargained down a 77-count indictment that accused him of embezzlement, money laundering, mail fraud and ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:10:43 GMT)
Homeless Man Seeks $2.4 Million From Lawyer Over Nuisance Suit
Houston lawyer Harry C. Arthur touched a nerve in one homeless man when Arthur filed a suit seeking to shut down a church-sponsored operation that provides meals and services for homeless people, on the grounds that the center is a "private nuisance." Louis Charles Hamilton II filed a pro se suit seeking a minimum of $2.4 million in damages, alleging that Arthur "unflinchingly, courageously" and ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 04:11:45 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner Attention
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, the attorney told lawmakers. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 05:09:55 GMT)
David Camm lawyer withdraws
Citing "other personal and professional commitments," David Camm's primary lawyer has withdrawn from the pending third trial of his murder case. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 06:43:51 GMT)
Michael Jackson's Physician Gets Criminal Defense Lawyer
Manslaughter case still not yet set. Justin Key As expected, Dr. Conrad Murray, the former personal physician of the late Michael Jackson, has hired a criminal defense attorney to help with the potential manslaughter prosecution after giving the pop icon too many harmful drugs. The lawyer, Michael Flanagan of Glendale, has been involved in a similar case where a nurse was charged with ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 10:04:20 GMT)
Suspended attorney admits he took funds
A suspended attorney took a federal plea deal on Friday, admitting to embezzling funds from a $2.1 million golf course land deal involving a Seneca Nation gambling corporation. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:43:10 GMT)
Attorney general candidate raises funds :Other campaigns gearing up.
LANSING -- Former Court of Appeals Judge Bill Schuette said Friday he has raised more than $400,000 toward his bid for the Republican attorney general nomination. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 11:59:36 GMT)
AZ Supreme Court Suspends Lawyer For Year
The Arizona Supreme Court has suspended a Phoenix lawyer for one year, accusing him of naming himself as the beneficiary of one client's will and overbilling another. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:20:08 GMT)
Maine lawyer sentenced to jail
Maine's attorney general says a York Beach lawyer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to file three years of state income tax returns. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:03:47 GMT)
District attorney's office to take furloughs
The Chippewa County District Attorney’s Office will be closed five days February through March because of a state order for furloughs. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:07:47 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, 09 Jan 2010 14:28:05 GMT)
Michael Jackson’s Doctor appoints Britney’s attorney to handle his case
Britney Spears’ former attorney has been hired by Dr. Conrad Murray, the beleaguered personal physician of MJ. Over the past few days there have been several reports claiming that the late pop star’s physician will be charged with involuntary manslaughter by the Los Angeles prosecutors. Murray’s present attorney Ed Chernoff has confirmed the news that J [...] SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Michael ... (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 14:53:34 GMT)
Town’s attorney answers road funding questions
Here’s a list of questions the Roads Advisory Committee posed Wednesday night to Kopelman & Paige Attorney Elizabeth Lane and the answers she offered. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 15:15:16 GMT)
Handcuffed inmate facing murder charge punches lawyer in Vernon court
VERNON — A convicted murderer who is facing charges he killed his cellmate at a Somers prison had to be subdued by judicial marshals and correctional officers on Friday after he punched his lawyer while appearing before a judge in Superior Court. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 17:52:58 GMT)
N.J. lawyer and Madoff victim urges Palm Beach County victims to flex muscle in payback fight
N.J. lawyer and Madoff victim urges Palm Beach County victims to flex muscle in payback fight (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:36:02 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. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 00:47:26 GMT)
'Ethical, upright' lawyer's cases may offer clues to his slaying
Jeffrey Tidus, shot in the head in his driveway last month, was known for taking pro bono cases and donating to charity. But his work angered some 'very nasty' people. When Jeffrey Tidus and fellow lawyer David Lash met for breakfast downtown recently, instead of eating at an expensive hotel restaurant, they met at Homegirl Cafe, where breakfast goes for $6.95. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 01:45:58 GMT)
Gregory Skordas says he has experience to be Salt Lake County District Attorney
SALT LAKE CITY — Attorney Gregory Skordas, who has announced he is seeking the Democratic nomination for Salt Lake... (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:47:51 GMT)
THIS WEEK IN MICHIGAN HISTORY: Detroit lawyer Dickinson goes postal
Don Dickinson, a Detroit lawyer and namesake of the U.P. county, was appointed the U.S. postmaster general on Jan. 16, 1888. He served under President Grover Cleveland until 1889. The New York native, whose family moved to Michigan when he was 2 years old, was a graduate of the University of Michigan. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:35:03 GMT)
Local lawyer recognized
PITTSFIELD -- Leonard Cohen isn't your average, everyday lawyer. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:38:51 GMT)
Local lawyer recognized
PITTSFIELD -- Leonard Cohen isn’t your average, everyday lawyer. The Pittsfield litigator is one of the state’s 100 most powerful attorneys, according to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, which named Cohen to its roster of the state’s most influential attorneys. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 08:56:18 GMT)
Redd taps McCoach as new city attorney
Mayor Dana Redd has announced plans to hire a new city attorney. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:28:00 GMT)
Attorney leaves $1 million to Canisius
For years, attorney William E. Leising's generous gifts were made anonymously. It was only in his obituary notice, that it was learned Mr. Leising left $1 million to his al-ma mater, Canisius College. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 11:43:05 GMT)
TAYLOR: Lawyer hired to represent council, embattled attorney
TAYLOR — Tuesday night’s City Council meeting could cost the city several thousand dollars in legal fees, though no attorney appeared to officially represent the city. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:57:03 GMT)
Hamzy considers run for state attorney general
BRISTOL — With the state’s longtime attorney general taking aim at a U.S. Senate seat, the possibility of running for the post Richard Blumenthal is giving up has attracted the attention of at least one area lawmaker. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:17:41 GMT)
Attorney: Bordelon told FBI of other crimes
Enterprise-Journal BATON ROUGE (AP) While at Louisiana State Penitentiary awaiting execution, Gerald J. Bordelon was interviewed by FBI criminal profile experts and gave information about other crimes he committed, his attorney said Friday. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:20:41 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, 10 Jan 2010 14:24:17 GMT)
York Beach lawyer sentenced on income tax charges
ALFRED, Maine -- Maine's attorney general says a York Beach lawyer has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for failing to file three years of state income tax returns. Fifty-year-old Stephen M. … (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:33:17 GMT)
UAE sheikh acquitted in torture trial: lawyer
An Emirati court on Sunday acquitted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, the brother of the United Arab Emirates president, of charges of torturing an Afghan citizen, his lawyer told AFP. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:59:26 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner Attention
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, the attorney told lawmakers. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:09:54 GMT)
Lawyer awaits SC ruling on suit against Comelec
THE Supreme Court was asked to hasten the resolution of a petition a lawyer filed against local Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials, in relation to the extended voters’ registration. read more (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:27:41 GMT)
Planet Election Guide: With expertise in hand, attorney wants to join back in
Jenny Russell is an attorney, boater and runner who has lived and played in Telluride since 1995. As she’s carved out a life here, she has also accrued a bit of experience with town government. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:27:57 GMT)
Michael Jackson's doctor hires new attorney
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Conrad Murray has hired a California criminal defense attorney as the investigation into his alleged role in Michael Jackson's death nears completion. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:47:51 GMT)
Attorney-general decides against charging Surayud
The attorney-general decided Friday against charging former prime minister and Privy Councillor Surayud Chulanont for encroaching upon the forested land in Nakhon Ratchasima. (Sun, 10 Jan 2010 17:25:27 GMT)
UAE sheikh acquitted in torture trial: lawyer
An Emirati court acquitted Sheikh Issa bin Zayed, the brother of the United Arab Emirates president, of charges of torturing an Afghan citizen, his lawyer told AFP. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:38:04 GMT)
Dallas-area U.S. attorney nomination at impasse as House Democrats, GOP senators clash
The appointment of the next U.S. attorney for the Dallas-anchored Northern District of Texas appears to be no closer today than it was a year ago, when Richard Roper resigned to clear the way for Barack Obama 's new team. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 08:35:18 GMT)
Jailed lawyer a radio head
What's the frequency, Lynne? WBAI-FM listeners have elected disbarred civil-rights lawyer Lynne Stewart to the radical radio station's local board of directors -- although the prison term she's serving will keep her from attending meetings any time soon. Stewart, 70, who's doing time for helping a... (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:57:55 GMT)
Offshore workers union stymied at helicopter inquiry: lawyer
A lawyer representing hundreds of offshore oil industry workers says his union is being prevented from bringing forward issues that are important to its members at the Offshore Helicopter Inquiry in St. John's. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:41:29 GMT)
NY Fed Lawyer Says AIG ‘Didn’t Warrant’ Geithner Attention
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, the attorney told lawmakers. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:45:03 GMT)
Offshore workers union stymied at helicopter inquiry: lawyer
A lawyer for hundreds of offshore oil workers says his union is being prevented from bringing forward issues to a St. John's inquiry looking into offshore helicopter safety. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:21:51 GMT)
AP Interview: Attorney General Holder defends Sen. Reid, says he's a good man, not prejudiced
WASHINGTON - The nation's first black attorney general is defending Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid over racial remarks about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:05 GMT)
Wilkins resigns; Columbia man to serve as Acting U.S. Attorney
A Columbia man will serve as Acting United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina until further notice. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:57:30 GMT)
Lawyer hits Capitol for planning to fill lot
AN environmentalist lawyer yesterday criticized the Cebu Provincial Government for planning to fill up the wet areas of the Balili Beach Resort pending the resolution of issue of its ownership. read more (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:13:03 GMT)
Two longtime prosecutors leaving state attorney office
Two longtime prosecutors leaving state attorney office (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:19:02 GMT)
City Attorney Loses Job Over Math Error
SNELLVILLE, Ga. -- Snellville city attorney Mike Williams, who miscounted the number of days required between the call of a Sunday alcohol sales referendum and the actual vote, is losing his job. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:26:34 GMT)
Lawyer: Sentences given for Georgia mutiny
TBILISI, Georgia, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Three military officials were sentenced to prison Monday in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi for their roles in a mutiny attempt, a lawyer in the trial said. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:03:59 GMT)
Chhattisgarh top cop reacts strongly to lawyer's remark
Chhattisgarh police chief Vishwa Ranjan Monday reacted strongly to leading Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan's comment that he would either end up in jail or himself become a victim of violence. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:39:56 GMT)
Lawyer of Alleged Shooter Asks for Understanding
The lawyer of the man accused of shooting a Sheriff's deputy and a woman last week has asked for the community to not rush to judge his client. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:50:13 GMT)
McDonald tapped as acting US attorney for SC
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin McDonald takes over for Walt Wilkins, who stepped down from the post Sunday after a year and a half in office. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:58:23 GMT)
AP Interview: Attorney General Holder defends Reid
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eric Holder, the nation’s first black attorney general, defended Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Monday over racial remarks the senator made about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential campaign. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:58:38 GMT)
NY attorney general takes aim at bank bonuses
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is asking the nation's eight biggest banks to reveal how much they plan to pay out in employee bonuses for 2009. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:16:02 GMT)
NY Attorney General Asks Banks, Wall Street About '09 Bonuses
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Monday that his office has requested information from the nation's largest banks and Wall Street firms on their compensation and bonus plans for fiscal year 2009. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:32:17 GMT)
McDonald tapped as acting US attorney for SC
Published: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:35 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 12:35 p.m. COLUMBIA — A federal prosecutor has been named acting U.S. attorney for South Carolina. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:36:31 GMT)
Lawyer cites torture over trial for Gitmo detainee
A lawyer in New York is arguing that charges be dismissed against the first Guantanamo Bay detainee in civilian courts because he was tortured and denied a trial for so long. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:09:38 GMT)
Lawyer: Feds chose torture over trial for detainee
A lawyer asked a judge Monday to toss out charges against the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to be brought to civilian courts, saying he was tortured for 14 hours over five days and denied trial for nearly five years. (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:13:10 GMT)
Polanski’s Privacy Right Violated by Photos, Lawyer Tells Court
Jan. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Film director Roman Polanski’s right to privacy was violated by photos in the French press of his return home to await a decision from the Swiss government on a U.S. extradition request, his lawyer told a Paris judge. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:38:58 GMT)
Time to drop charges against accused Al Qaeda embassy bomber Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani, attorney says
An accused Al Qaeda embassy bomber who was tortured for 14 hours and then held for five years should be freed, a defense attorney said Monday. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:59:48 GMT)
Demjanjuk's lawyer seeks to halt trial in Germany
John Demjanjuk's lawyer made a new attempt Tuesday to halt the 89-year-old's trial on charges that he was an accessory to the murder of thousands of Jews at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:11:46 GMT)
Indicted Fla. lawyer had 20 million reward points
A Florida lawyer charged in a $1.2 billion fraud apparently heeded the American Express slogan "Don't leave home without it." (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:03:59 GMT)
Indicted Fla. lawyer had 20 million reward points
A Florida lawyer charged in a $1.2 billion fraud apparently heeded the American Express slogan "Don't leave home without it." Court records show Scott Rothstein racked up more than 20 million reward points on his American Express account. Cardholders... Florida - American Express - Scott W. Rothstein - Lawyer - Indictment (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:39:59 GMT)
Colorado attorney general, lawmaker unveil Internet safety program
DENVER - Colorado Attorney General John Suthers has joined Democratic Rep. Nancy Todd, the Entertainment Software Association and Web Wise Kids to unveil an Internet safety program to help parents keep their children safe online. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:42:19 GMT)
'Nazi guard' lawyer calls for trial suspension
The lawyer of alleged Nazi death camp guard John Demjanjuk on Tuesday called for his landmark trial in Germany to be suspended. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:35:41 GMT)
Demjanjuk lawyer seeks anew to halt trial
MUNICH -- John Demjanjuk's lawyer made a new attempt Tuesday to halt the 89-year-old Mr. Demjanjuk's trial on charges that he was an accessory to the murder of thousands of Jews at the Nazis' Sobibor death camp. Mr. Demjanjuk's defense team has portrayed the retired Ohio autoworker, who was deported from the United States in May, as a victim of the Nazis and then of judicial authorities in ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:30:36 GMT)
BGC Broker Concealed Names From Expense Reports, Lawyer Says
A Tullett Prebon Plc lawyer said a BGC Partners Inc. broker concealed the names of Tullett staff from expense reports while trying to lure them to BGC. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:33 GMT)
Sources: Susan Bysiewicz To Announce Run For Attorney General
Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz is expected to announce Wednesday that she is running for attorney general, according to Capitol sources. Bysiewicz has scheduled an announcement at 11 a.m. Wednesday at city hall in her hometown of Middletown, according to her campaign manager, Tanya Meck. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:12:50 GMT)
Attorney General gives vote of confidence on Marco spending cap amendment
As voters decide whether to approve an amendment to Marco’s spending cap, they may feel a renewed sense of confidence that the amendment has a legal endorsement.Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum shared his legal opinion that the proposed amendment is legal in a letter to council dated Jan. 4.“From a practicality standpoint, I think we can all sigh a breath of relief,” said City Councilman ... (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:26:00 GMT)
First Female, Hispanic U.S. Attorney in Mass. Takes Historic Step
All guts, grit and glamor, Carmen Milagros Ortiz of Milton was sworn in yesterday with the double-barreled distinction of being the state's first female and first Hispanic U.S. attorney. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:27:47 GMT)
FAU frat suspended for one year after hazing investigation: 'It's a death notice,' attorney says
FAU frat suspended for one year after hazing investigation: 'It's a death notice,' attorney says (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:30:03 GMT)
Attorney: Scott Blankenburg expected to plead
HAMILTON — Fairfield pediatrician Dr. R. Scott Blankenburg, accused of multiple felonies involving juveniles, will likely take a plea bargain this week, his attorney said this morning.“I expect Scott (Blankenburg) to enter a plea on Thursday,” defense attorney Greg Howard said today, Jan. 12. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:45:34 GMT)
Defense lawyer seeks delay in Beverly Gallagher case
An attorney for suspended Broward School Board member Beverly Gallagher filed a motion Monday to push back her trial date. A trial had tentatively been set for Jan. 25 for Gallagher, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery, extortion and fraud. Lawyer David Bogenschutz is asking to push back the trial because of the volume of evidence he needs to go through to prepare Gallagher's defense. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:54:35 GMT)
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon gets state Senate appointment
Bellevue attorney Randy Gordon has been appointed to the state Senate for the 41st Legislative District, taking over the post from Fred Jarrett who resigned to become deputy county executive. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:01:21 GMT)
Trial opens for man accused of threatening Hillsborough state attorney
Testimony began this morning in the trial of a Wesley Chapel man accused of threatening to blow up the Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:05:00 GMT)
Attorney: feds were out to get Lawson
LEXINGTON, Ky. — An attorney for road contractor Leonard Lawson told a jury Tuesday morning that a federal investigation of his client was foundering in early 2008 but was pressed so authorities could get Lawson. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:51:55 GMT)
Slain Guatemala lawyer planned his own murder: UN
A prominent Guatemalan lawyer who triggered a political crisis when he blamed his murder on the president in a posthumous video actually planned his own death, a UN probe found Tuesday. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:52:30 GMT)
Guatemalan lawyer arranged own slaying, U.N. panel says
A lawyer who left a videotape saying Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom would be responsible if anything happened to him masterminded his own death last year, a special United Nations commission said Tuesday after an eight-month investigation. (Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:32:10 GMT)
Prince George's State's Attorney Ivey won't challenge Edwards for Senate
Prince George's County State's Attorney Glenn F. Ivey announced Tuesday that he would not challenge Rep. Donna F. Edwards (D) and instead will go into the private sector next year after his term as chief prosecutor ends. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT)
Investigators say slain Guatemalan lawyer Rosenberg orchestrated his own death
U.N. investigators reported Tuesday that a prominent lawyer who had accused Guatemala's president of killing him, in a videotape made before his assassination, had hired the hit men himself. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT)
Bysiewicz announces run for Conn. attorney general
Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz -- the early front-runner for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination -- announced Wednesday that she is running for attorney general instead. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:06:37 GMT)
Attorney asks judge to consider Spalliero's health problems in handing down sentence
TRENTON — An attorney for Anthony Spalliero, the land broker charged with bribery and tax fraud, is asking a federal judge to take into consideration Spalliero's failing health in his sentencing scheduled today. Spalliero, 67, has admitted giving $100,000 in bribes to a former Marlboro mayor. He entered the courtroom this morning in a wheelchair, holding a cane and shaking constantly. U.S ... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:48:54 GMT)
Something fishy about state agency lawyer's removal, lawmaker says
A key lawmaker wants to know why Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's administration moved a top lawyer out of the agency charged with making sure the state's water policies adhere to environmental laws. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:16:23 GMT)
BGC Deleted Document on Tullett Hires, Tullett Lawyer Says
Jan. 13 (Bloomberg) -- A Tullett Prebon Plc lawyer said at a London trial today that BGC Partners Inc. staff deleted a document from its computer network relating to attempts to hire away Tullett brokers. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:50:56 GMT)
Lawyer orchestrated own slaying to blame President
A Guatemalan lawyer who accused the country's President of his murder in a video made before his death actually contracted the hitmen to kill him, United Nations investigators announced yesterday.Lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg contacted... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:15:29 GMT)
Scott Rothstein assures judge his lawyer has no conflicts
Disbarred attorney Scott Rothstein appeared in federal court Wednesday to declare that his lawyer has no conflicts of interest in representing him -- an effort to make sure his upcoming guilty plea is bullet proof. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:29:21 GMT)
Morris Prosecutor seeks to remove defense attorney on probation from criminal case
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office will seek to have a defense attorney removed from a case because he is on probation for a domestic incident and has given notice he intends to sue the prosecutor's office for false imprisonment and... (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:12:09 GMT)
Iraq inquiry: Attorney general 'changed advice on legality of invasion'
The attorney general ''materially'' changed his advice on the legality of military action against Iraq in the final days before the invasion, the inquiry into the war has been told. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:16:38 GMT)
Rothstein Back In Court, Gets To Keep His Attorney
A disgraced South Florida attorney accused of running a billion dollar plus Ponzi scheme was back in federal court Wednesday morning. During the hearing the judge asked Scott Rothstein a number of questions about his attorney Mark Nurik who once worked for Rothstein. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:35:08 GMT)
Attorney General,CFO And Governor Crist Issue Statements on Deadly Haitian Earthquake
Attorney General Bill McCollum, Governor Charlie Crist and CFO Alex Sink issued the following statements on the deadly earthquake in Haiti Tuesday night (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:47:51 GMT)
New Tazewell attorney suspended for paying himself estate fees
Attorney James Dallard Estep III, of New Tazewell, has been suspended by the Tennessee Supreme Court for paying himself estate fees without approval. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:52:21 GMT)
Attorney General Bruning Announces Sentence in Dawes County Murder
Attorney General Jon Bruning announced Joseph Hotz, 26, was sentenced Tuesday in the December 2008 stabbing death of his roommate, 22-year-old Kenneth Pfeiffer of Sebastian, Fla. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:07:52 GMT)
Rothstein lawyer conflict concerns settled
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 13 (UPI) -- Possible conflict-of-interest concerns for the lawyer representing attorney Scott Rothstein, accused in a Florida Ponzi scheme, were settled Wednesday. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:14:53 GMT)
Prosecutor: Lawyer planning to sue office shouldn't defend criminal clients
The Morris County Prosecutor's Office today objected to attorney John Paragano representing a criminal defendant, saying the lawyer has a conflict of interest because he is on probation in Morris and might be suing the office. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:19:07 GMT)
Smith Moore Leatherwood Attorney Launches North Carolinas First Zoning and Land Use Blog
GREENSBORO – Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP attorney Tom Terrell has launched the state’s first blog dedicated to zoning and land use matters. The blog, www.NCLegalLandscapes.wordpress.com , focuses on issues related to land development, urban growth and environment, along with information on regulation by various state and local governments. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:45:06 GMT)
Guatemala leader probes lawyer's death accusations
Guatemala's president says the government is investigating people who accused him of killing a prominent lawyer now that a U.N. commission says the attorney may have plotted his own death. (Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:59:55 GMT)
Sweat Lodge Deaths Not Criminal, Guru’s Lawyer Says
A lawyer for the New Age guru who led a sweat lodge ceremony in Arizona that left three people dead said that the deaths were a “tragedy” and an “accident.” (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 01:59:01 GMT)
In appeal, attorney argues LaBarre privacy was violated
CONCORD, N.H. - An attorney for a woman convicted of killing two boyfriends on her horse farm appealed her case to the New Hampshire Supreme Court yesterday, saying a lower court should have suppressed evidence gathered from police searches of her property. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 05:27:31 GMT)
Suspect in girl's shooting to receive a new attorney
A convicted murderer charged with shooting a 5-year-old Oxford Township girl in the face will receive a new court-appointed attorney, Oakland Circuit Judge Mark Goldsmith ruled Wednesday. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:13:30 GMT)
7th Circuit Blasts Lawyer in 'Mortal Combat' Fee Dispute With Ex-Partners
Illinois lawyer Rex Carr's drive to squeeze $20 million out of his former law firm partners in a fee dispute slammed into a major barrier this week. The 7th Circuit upheld a district court's dismissal of the case and also overturned that court's rejection of sanctions against Carr and his son. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:02:55 GMT)
Report: Guatemala Lawyer Plotted His Own Assassination
Lawyer Rodrigo Rosenberg, who posthumously accused Guatemala's President of ordering his murder, actually hired his own hit men (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:55:19 GMT)
Kissel Lawyer Says Hearsay Shouldn’t Have Been Allowed at Trial
Jan. 14 (Bloomberg) -- The judge in Nancy Kissel ’s 2005 trial for murdering her Merrill Lynch & Co. banker husband shouldn’t have allowed hearsay evidence that he believed she was spiking his drinks, her lawyer told Hong Kong’s top appeal court. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:41:41 GMT)
Former city attorney defends handling of Kilpatrick settlement
John Johnson Jr. told an attorney discipline board this morning that he did not think it was necessary to tell the city council about the explosive text messages and their role in settling the police whistleblower suit for $8.4 million. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:08:17 GMT)
Brother: Police say China lawyer 'went missing'
The brother of an activist Chinese lawyer who security forces are believed to have taken into custody almost a year ago said Thursday that police told him his brother "went missing" in September. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:43:28 GMT)
Mamaroneck village cuts attorney job to part time
MAMARONECK — The new village board made one of its first major decisions Monday night by changing its full-time attorney position to a part-time one. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:03:28 GMT)
McCann Lawyer: Knew Trial Was 'Pandora's Box'
The McCanns' lawyer has accused the opposing side in a Portuguese libel trial of trying to "do in civil court what it could not do in criminal court". (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:43:13 GMT)
Ohio attorney general warns about Haiti quake scams
The attorney general's office notes that widespread charity scams were reported in the aftermath of other major disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and the Asian tsunami. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:15:26 GMT)
Baltovich should sue for compensation, says lawyer
The lawyer for two Toronto men wrongfully convicted of committing heinous crimes says his clients should sue the government now that they have been denied compensation. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:45:10 GMT)
Attorney explains grand jury proceedings in Arpaio investigation
PHOENIX -- The grand jury investigating Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio heard its first testimony in the possible case against him. He's accused of abusing his power. The first witnesses appeared yesterday. Testimony will continue today, but grand jury proceedings are closed. Attorney Dan Barr explains how it all works. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:32:08 GMT)
Sentencing For Lawyer Who Married For Green Card
An immigration lawyer convicted of illegally marrying to gain her green card now faces sentencing and likely deportation. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:32:37 GMT)
County commissioner, attorney hold public talk on ethics
County commissioner, attorney hold public talk on ethics (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:37:03 GMT)
Attorney General Terry Goddard and FTC file suit to protect job seekers
Phoenix- Attorney General Terry Goddard and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court against Government Careers Inc. (GCI) and owners Jon Coover, Richard Friedberg, and Rimona Friedberg for engaging in allegedly deceptive employment services. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:42:03 GMT)
Suspicious Substances Found in Letter at Attorney General's Office
Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A suspicious package has been found at the office of the South Carolina attorney general, leading to a partial evacuation of the building. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:52:58 GMT)
Lassiter decides against district attorney run
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Former mayoral candidate John Lassiter says he will not run for Mecklenburg County district attorney. Earlier this week, Lassiter said he was considering a run, but he released a statement Thursday saying that now is not the time for him to return to public office. "The obligations of my business and the opportunity to spend time with my family are more important in the coming ... (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:12:41 GMT)
Accused Ponzi schemer is broke, lawyer says
The lawyer for a Toronto-based financial adviser who returned from China to face fraud charges says his client is broke and will need legal aid. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:50:26 GMT)
Seven years prison for lawyer in Refco fraud
A judge sentenced a former outside lawyer for Refco Finance Holdings LLC to seven years in prison on Thursday for his role in a $2.4 billion fraud that caused the collapse in 2005 of the commodities broker. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:27:01 GMT)
Seven years prison for U.S. lawyer in Refco fraud
A U.S. judge sentenced a former outside lawyer for Refco Finance Holdings LLC to seven years in prison on Thursday for his role in a $2.4 billion fraud that caused the collapse in 2005 of the commodities broker. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:28:29 GMT)
Chicago lawyer sentenced to 7 years in prison
A Chicago lawyer was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday by a federal judge who said his excessive loyalty to Refco Inc. led him to help the big commodities brokerage carry out a $2.4 billion fraud. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:54:26 GMT)
Ohio lawyer's green card fraud sentencing delayed
The sentencing of an immigration lawyer who illegally married to gain permanent U.S. residence has been delayed while details of her deportation are worked out. (Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:28:05 GMT)
State panel alleges attorney forged name of client
Two days after his 27-year-old client committed suicide in 2008, a Homewood attorney is alleged to have forged the client's name on legal papers so he could collect the dead man's jail bond as his fee. Steven Brenner then showed up at Adam Ward's wake in Chicago Heights , telling the dead man's father, who was worried about paying for funeral expenses because Ward had no insurance and a young ... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 06:28:51 GMT)
David Lujan announces candidacy for attorney general
The Arizona House minority leader announced his candidacy for attorney general on Thursday, pledging to fight what he called mismanagement of the state by Republicans. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:16:58 GMT)
Attorney general focuses on mortgage fraud
Attorney General Eric Holder told a panel studying the financial crisis that combatting white-collar crimes is "a real priority" for the government, even if it bumps up against another urgent mission, combatting terrorism. Holder told the bipartisan... Eric Holder - Attorney general - White-collar crime - Mortgage fraud - Financial crisis (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:39:49 GMT)
Apple tablet 'indirectly confirmed' by lawyer letter
Valleywag's hunt for tablet draws legal fire An Apple lawyer has told Silicon Valley gossip site Valleywag that it "crossed the line" after the site started a scavenger hunt for proof of the rumoured upcoming Apple tablet device. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:23:41 GMT)
China Rights Lawyer Says His Google E-Mail Account Was Accessed
Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- A Chinese human rights lawyer said messages sent to his Google Inc. e-mail account became accessible to an unknown outside user, highlighting concerns raised by the company about Internet security breaches in China. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:15:35 GMT)
Conn. wants ex-Bush lawyer's law license suspended
Connecticut authorities want to suspend the law license of a former top attorney to President George W. Bush while the lawyer faces charges of trying to kill his wife because she wanted a divorce. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:34:12 GMT)
Attorney won't be charged for gun in courthouse
Shawnee County District Attorney Chad Taylor will not face charges for bringing a gun into the county courthouse. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:41:38 GMT)
Felony Gone Against Attorney In Pittsburgh Court Drug Case
Prosecutors have withdrawn a felony drug charge against an attorney accused of bringing cocaine into the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh in July. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:04:21 GMT)
Chinese Lawyer Declared ‘Missing’ After Arrest
Nearly a year after he was taken into custody, a leading civil rights lawyer, Gao Zhisheng, has not been heard of. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:24:26 GMT)
Attorney testifies nothing seemed fishy to her about text case
Detroit City Attorney Valerie Colbert-Osamuede told a skeptical panel this morning that she saw nothing unusual in the police whistle-blower lawsuit provisions that turned over text messages to non-municipal lawyers. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:00 GMT)
Attorney will ask for prison time for Longmont 'Russian roulette' suspect
A Boulder County deputy district attorney told a judge this morning that he will ask her to sentence a 39-year-old Longmont man – who police said played a game of “Russian roulette” with his ex-girlfriend – to spend time in prison. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:01:20 GMT)
Probation for Ohio lawyer in green card fraud
A federal judge in Ohio has ordered two years' probation for an immigration lawyer who illegally married to gain permanent U.S. residence. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:03:20 GMT)
Attorney general proposes property rights reform
Attorney General Rob McKenna and a group of Washington lawmakers want to tighten the state's em (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:14:51 GMT)
Municipal judge returns for now; borough attorney says farewell
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS ” Englewood Cliffs said goodbye to longtime Borough Attorney E. Carter Corriston, Sr. at the Jan. 13 mayor and council meeting, but the council reappointed its municipal judge after the Republican majority tried to oust him. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:03:27 GMT)
City lawyer denies knowing about secret side deal in text scandal
Testimony continued today in the discipline hearing of the city's former top lawyer with another city attorney saying she knew nothing about the separate side agreement to handle the text messages in confidence. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:40:00 GMT)
Salt Lake District Attorney's hiring process prompts controversy
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller's recent hiring of three people laid off from her... (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:41:22 GMT)
Lawyer seeks bail in US-Iran embargo case
A defense lawyer has told a judge that a management consultant charged with violating a U.S. embargo against Iran is no risk to flee because it would be dangerous for him to do so. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:11:39 GMT)
Lawyer: Client faces danger if he flees to Iran
A management consultant charged with violating the Iran Trade Embargo is no risk to flee to Iran because it would be dangerous for him to do so, his lawyer told a judge Friday as he argued for him to be freed on bail. (Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:33:48 GMT)
Lawyer plans to leave Blagojevich defense team
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) may be losing a lawyer. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 04:56:23 GMT)
San Bernardino County district attorney cleared of misconduct
An investigation of San Bernardino County District Attorney Mike Ramos clears him of retaliating against an employee he allegedly had an affair with, according to a memo released by the county human resources department Friday. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:37:45 GMT)
Receiver’s attorney deserves a game ball
For Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, a Pro Bowl-caliber season has many essential components. A good quarterback is key. So is staying healthy. It also helps to have a good attorney. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:12:53 GMT)
Lawyer wanted to end text message case
Former Detroit city law chief John Johnson Jr. wanted to throw in the towel and release all the secret settlement documents in the 2007 police whistle-blower lawsuit, but then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick insisted they fight it all the way to the state Supreme Court, a city lawyer testified Friday. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:24:30 GMT)
Race for attorney general grows by one
Montgomery attorney James Anderson wants to be head of the largest law firm in the state. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 10:09:44 GMT)
Newark lawyer Paul Bergrin, charged with murder, witness intimidation, returns to federal prison
NEWARK -- A once-prominent Newark lawyer charged with murder and witness intimidation is back in federal prison after his attorney objected to a transfer to Bergen County jail, a report in the Asbury Park Press said. A federal judge released... (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:41:59 GMT)
Lawyer hopeful Iran will acquit French academic
A lawyer for a French academic charged with endangering Iran's security said Saturday he is hopeful she will be acquitted in a verdict expected within a week. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:10:15 GMT)
E-mail confirms U.S. attorney's retirement imminent
OXFORD – An e-mail titled "Jim Greenlee Retirement Reception" confirms the Republican-appointed U.S. attorney will leave his post soon. The message apparently was sent at 3 p.m. Friday by Gina Phillips Kilgore, chief deputy for operations at the U.S. District Court in Oxford. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:37:55 GMT)
New U.S. attorney: Pressure on Obama Admin to get it done
After months, yea perhaps a year or more, U.S. Attorney Jim Greenlee apparently is packing up to leave the job President Bush appointed him to in 2001. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:38:31 GMT)
Attorney: Flowers sloppy with finances, but no thief
Charles Flowers has spent his entire adult life serving the children of Cook County, the regional schools chief's attorney said of the man accused of stealing and misusing nearly $400,000 from his patronage-packed public office. "He worked for the children, and more importantly, special needs children," attorney Tim Grace said. Flowers, a former special education teacher and administrator, is ... (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:06:44 GMT)
French academic's lawyer upbeat on Iran verdict
French academic Clotilde Reiss's lawyer expressed confidence she would be acquitted after she appeared in court in Tehran on Saturday on charges of acting against Iranian national security during anti-government protests in June. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:11:50 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. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:13:05 GMT)
State attorney general hopefuls report campaign funds
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Potential candidates for New York state attorney general have raised millions of dollars so far as they wait to see whether Andrew Cuomo will leave the office to run for governor. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:20:07 GMT)
Iran lawyer hopeful after French woman's trial
TEHRAN (Reuters) - The lawyer of a French teaching assistant who was arrested on spying charges after Iran's disputed June election said he was hopeful she would be acquitted after a court held its last trial session on Saturday. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:31:37 GMT)
Kentucky attorney general warns of Haiti scams
FRANKFORT — As Kentuckians open their hearts and pocketbooks to support earthquake relief efforts in Haiti, Attorney General Jack Conway warns that scammers may try to prey on their generosity. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:55:14 GMT)
Tutsi rebel chief Nkunda ready for trial: lawyer
Former Tutsi rebel chief Laurent Nkunda is not afraid of trial in the Democratic Republic of Congo or in an international court, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:55:28 GMT)
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