Justices OK Juror Challenges Involving Prosecutor From Controversial Training Tape Aug 5, 2008
The Supreme Court also dismissed Cook's PCRA claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. Justice Jane Cutler Greenspan did not participate in the case. (Law.com)
Judge takes on death row gridlock Aug 5, 2008
The appointment of counsel. Source: Alarcon, writing in the Southern California Law Review. (Yahoo News -- Death Penalty)
Lawyer Calls Former Paralegal's 'Sexual Predator' Claims 'Ridiculous and Not True' Aug 2, 2008
Markle, of counsel at Houston's , says the allegations speak for themselves. In her petition, Robinson alleges the "hostile work environment" produced by Laminack occurred over many years and became "somewhat of a tradition at both law firms.". (Law.com)
Duncan's former lawyers want out of jury selection Aug 2, 2008
But the standby attorneys _ Mark Larranaga, Thomas Monaghan and Judy Clarke _ objected to that proposal, saying that it would put them in a position to render ineffective assistance of counsel. "Standby counsel, if required to conduct voir dire for Mr. Duncan, would be effectively eroding Mr. Duncan's right to self-representation while simultaneously providing ineffective representation," the lawyers wrote. (Montana Standard, MT)
IGM Financial Inc. Announces July 2008 Total Assets Under Management and Mutual Fund Sales Aug 2, 2008
5 -million in net new money of Counsel Group of Funds mutual funds invested in other managers' mutual funds. For more information on mutual fund activity, please refer to press releases issued by Investors Group Inc., Mackenzie Investments and Investment Planning Counsel Inc.. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Lawyers depart Fulbright & Jaworski for Briggs and Morgan Aug 2, 2008
Anderson, Klos and Wahlgren were shareholders at Fulbright; Palen and Young were senior associates; Babcock was at associate level; and Champlin was of counsel. At Briggs and Morgan, Anderson, Klos, Palen, Wahlgren and Young will be shareholders; Babcock joins as an associate; and Champlin is of counsel. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Ecuadorean Plaintiffs' Wildcard Against Chevron: Obama Aug 1, 2008
Newsweek reports that after lead plaintiffs attorney Steven Donziger, of counsel at New York's , made a presentation to several years ago, the senator co-wrote a letter with Democratic Sen. to , urging Portman to allow plaintiffs to have "their day in court.". (Law.com)
More deals for DiMasi's friends Jul 30, 2008
Sometime after DiMasi was elected speaker in late 2004, Topazio said, DiMasi sold his practice to Topazio and became "of counsel." In that role, he receives a percentage of the fees paid by clients he refers to Topazio. Topazio said he believes all of DiMasi's current law income comes from those fees. (Boston Globe)
Prominent Lawyer Accused by Former Paralegal of Being 'Sexual Predator' Jul 30, 2008
Robinson's attorneys, of counsel Spencer Markle and partner Andrew McKinney IV of Houston's McKinney & Cooper, could not immediately be reached for comment. . (Law.com)
Court news -- July 21 to 24 Jul 30, 2008
He was released with the promise to return to court Aug. 18 for pretrial conference with appearance of counsel ... She was released with the promise to return to court Aug. 18 for pretrial conference and with appearance of counsel. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Attorney jumps to Bullivant as firm grows employment practice Jul 28, 2008
Kirkgaard joined Bullivant of counsel with associate attorneys Krista Dunzweiler and Sarah Hartmann, paralegal Shannon Capparelli and administrative assistant Carlyn Jorgensen. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Rising Debt Cases Reveal Erratic System Jul 26, 2008
-based Buckles & Buckles, a collections law firm with 20 of counsel lawyers around the state. California led the way last year in issuing court rule changes that allow special handling of debt collection actions for less than $25,000. (Law.com)
XM and Sirius Jul 25, 2008
Jerome Boros, a communications law specialist and of counsel with law firm Bryan Cave, said the ball now lies with Deborah Taylor Tate, the one remaining FCC member yet to cast a vote in the merger. Even if she votes in favor of the deal, Boros said, it does not necessarily mean the two entities will become one. (Forbes -- Markets)
Fulmer subpoenaed at SEC media days Jul 25, 2008
On the advice of counsel, Fulmer skipped these meetings four years ago for this very reason and was fined $10,000 by the SEC.. "We're trying to find out what Phillip Fulmer knows," attorney Chris Linton told the Mobile Press-Register. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Federal Judge Calls Halt to Ugly Fee Dispute Jul 24, 2008
The order said the injunction was "necessary to preserve the court's jurisdiction over all matters relating to the award and allocation of counsel fees.". Soon after, Peoples moved to have his suit remanded and to dissolve the injunction. (Law.com)
Letter: Rosemont imperils wildlife Jul 23, 2008
FICO hired Dinah Bear, until recently general counsel for the Council on Environmental Quality, and Van Wolf, who is of counsel to Snell and Wilmer law firm in Phoenix, to contest the mine issue. Some feel the legal deck is stacked in favor of the mine, as one purpose of the Forest Service is to provide logging, mining and ranching opportunities and because the relevant federal law is the Mining Act of 1872, which was intended to encourage resource extraction without any environmental... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Roberts Ritholz Adds Corporate, IP and Media Partners from Fish & Richardson Jul 23, 2008
The firm also announced that, effective today, the name of the new firm will be Roberts Ritholz Levy Sanders Chidekel & Fields LLP, and that Joshua Sessler and Michael Cirelli have joined as Of Counsel ... The firm also announced that Joshua Sessler and Michael Cirelli joined the firm as Of Counsel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Nigeria: Govt Indicts Obasanjo Over Health Project Jul 22, 2008
After entertaining the submissions of counsel to both parties, the trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, consequently adjourned the case to Thursday, July 24, 2008 for hearing. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Bank Analyst Bove Sued Over Report Jul 22, 2008
Bove was advised not to comment on the advice of counsel, his assistant said. Paul Caminiti, a spokesman for Bove's employer, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc , said: "We will defend ourselves against this meritless lawsuit.". (ABC News -- Wire)
8 new judges named to S.D. County bench Jul 22, 2008
Longstreth, 51, of San Diego, has worked as an associate, partner and of counsel at various times with DLA Piper since 1989. He also has worked as a trial attorney with the Justice Department. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Public defenders make drastic proposals amid cuts Jul 18, 2008
Courts have long held that defendants have a right to "effective assistance of counsel," which Brummer said has been jeopardized. "Each person has a right to meaningful representation and a meaningful day in court," said Brummer, who is retiring in January after 32 years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Starr Power Added for Nonprofits Case Jul 17, 2008
Starr, who is of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis and dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law, joins Douglas Ross of Davis Wright Tremaine and VSP general counsel Thomas Fessler in bringing the case to the high court. "This case is really about determining what guidelines the IRS uses to define what constitutes a tax exempt not-for-profit organization," Starr said in a statement. (Law.com)
Lead Plaintiff Pick Rejected as Merely 'Pawn of Counsel' Jul 17, 2008
com - Lead Plaintiff Pick Rejected as Merely 'Pawn of Counsel ... Lead Plaintiff Pick Rejected as Merely 'Pawn of Counsel ... Southern District of New York Judge Jed Rakoff said the Steamship Trade Association International Longshoremen's Pension Fund (STA-ILA) was "simply the willing pawn of counsel" because it "has no interest in, genuine knowledge of, and/or meaningful involvement in this case.". (Law.com)
VSP hires Starr to fight for tax exemption Jul 17, 2008
Starr is dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu and of counsel at LLP in Los Angeles, where he specializes in appellate work. This case is really about determining what guidelines the IRS uses to define what constitutes a tax exempt not-for-profit organization, Starr said in a prepared statement. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Tie one on for a good cause Jul 17, 2008
Thomas Schweich, who had been the Bush administration's ambassador for counternarcotics and justice reform in Afghanistan, has rejoined the international law firm as of counsel. He was a partner at the St. Louis firm from 1994 to 2004 and had been an associate from 1985 to 1993. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Albert Ancelet is “in counsel” at law firm Jul 16, 2008
Ancelet's of counsel status in the firm gives him more flexibility in scheduling while still allowing him to continue serving his legal clients. Ancelet will continue to work with wills, tax returns, probate and estates, real estate, auctions and DUI cases. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Sabotage in Guantánamo Jul 15, 2008
"I think it is unwise to represent yourself and I strongly advise you to accept representation of counsel as is your right under the Military Commissions Act," he said. He warned that the accused are facing very serious charges and could be sentenced to death. (Salon)
Pro Bono Report 2008: A Silver Lining to Economic Downturn? Jul 13, 2008
39 in the 2007 A-List rankings) formed a firmwide pro bono committee, led by of counsel Thomas Gottschalk, which focuses on increasing pro bono and soliciting projects. That firm's average hours per lawyer climbed 7 percent, to 67. (Law.com)
carjacking the manager of the Highland Avenue Panera Bread Jul 13, 2008
They are due in Dedham District Court on Aug. 5 for a pre-trial conference and assignment of counsel. The Panera Bread restaurant was back to business as usual later in the day, although the staff could be overheard whispering about what happened last night. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Personnel Announcement Jul 13, 2008
Mr. Pinto recently served as Deputy Associate Counsel in the Office of Counsel to the President. He received his bachelor's degree from Stanford University and his JD from the University of Illinois College of Law. (White House News Releases)
Building a board of directors, one plank at a time Jul 13, 2008
The first step in assembling a board involves the company figuring out what it needs, according to Richard Koppes, who is of counsel at in San Francisco. "What are the characteristics you are looking for in terms of background and experience?" he said. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Intercession For Nana Akufo Addo Jul 13, 2008
The spirit of the Lord will rest on Nana--- the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and of power, the spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord--- and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. . (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Canon Latin America to fend for itself in Costa Rica courts Jul 7, 2008
"We have a great deal of confusion now about when forum selection can be enforced with anti-suit injunctions," said attorney Gray Davidson, of counsel with in Miami. "This creates uncertainty in the marketplace and the legal situation, and it will cause a further shift away from international litigation and toward arbitration.". (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Monk walked and listened on 'holy ground' Jul 6, 2008
For years, he ran the retreat center at the abbey, and thus got to know thousands of people, whom he welcomed not with thousands of words, but with a few succinct utterances of counsel. He didn't pass judgment, though he quietly pointed out self-imposed obstacles and uncomfortable truths. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Stonegate residents file new detachment papers Jul 3, 2008
Umholtz's office contacted the Office of Counsel General for the Illinois State Board of Education regarding the matter. ISBE confirmed that there is not a still existing procedure for the original establishment of school districts, said Umholtz in his opinion. (Pekin Times, IL)
11th Circuit Sides With National Geographic in Copyright Case Jul 2, 2008
But National Geographic's attorneys, including former Whitewater independent counsel and Kirkland & Ellis of counsel Kenneth W. Starr, sought to use the Tasini ruling to limit freelance photographers' copyrights. In Monday's appellate court's majority opinion, Barkett said "each individual National Geographic magazine issue -- including the January 1962, February 1968, May 1971 and July 1990 print issues in which Greenberg's photographs first appeared -- is a 'particular collective work,' and... (Law.com)
Washington Celebrates Graduants of 2008 Jul 2, 2008
Presentations were made by His Execellency Dr.Kwame Bawuah- Edusei assisted by Mrs. Evangeline Bawuah- Edusei, wife of the Ambassador and Mrs. Mary Damuah, Chairperson of Counsel of Ghanaian Associations. The event was highlighted by the cutting of a Graduation Cake by the Graduates, supported by Dr. Bawuah-Edusei and distinguished guests. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The Rarefied Air of the A-List Jul 1, 2008
Pro bono Director David Lash, of counsel at the Los Angeles-based firm, credits the increase to the "formalization" of the firm's pro bono program. Every first-year lawyer is now required to handle a pro bono case, and every O'Melveny lawyer is asked to devote at least 50 hours a year to pro bono. (Law.com)
Freedom’s sentry Jul 1, 2008
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses and have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Moreover, Arbitrary imprisonments has been the most formidable instrument of tyranny. (Winona Daily News, MN)
BAY AREA BIZ Jun 29, 2008
-- Philip Leider was named of counsel in the national litigation practice of Perkins Coie LLP in San Francisco. He previously worked at Skadden Arps Slate Meagher. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Jun 28, 2008
Amy L. Rasor has become Of Counsel for the law offices of Ronee Korbin Steiner PC.. Non-profit. (AZCentral -- Business)
Jackson Lewis Opens Office in Memphis Jun 27, 2008
Joining him are partner Kelly Gooch and John Norris, who is of counsel. So far in 2008, Jackson Lewis has opened offices in Albuquerque, N.M.; Jacksonville, Fla. (Law.com)
National workplace law firm opens in Albuquerque Jun 27, 2008
George Cherpelis and James L. Cook will be of counsel and Samantha Jarrett will be an associate. The office is located at 4300 San Mateo Blvd. NE, Suite B-260. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Supreme Court Ruling A Setback For County Jun 26, 2008
We do not decide whether the 6-month delay in appointment of counsel resulted in prejudice to Rothgery s Sixth Amendment rights and have no occasion to consider what standards should apply in deciding this ... It was also noted that it remains to be decided whether the circumstances of Rothgery s magistration required appointment of counsel ... Coleman added that it suggests that Rothgery would have the right to appointment of counsel only in enough time to allow counsel time to prepare to... (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Sonterra Resources Announces New Management Team Jun 25, 2008
Mr. Lancaster has held senior legal and management positions in upstream, midstream, downstream, and oilfield service companies, including as Vice President of Legal Affairs for J. M. Corporation's Energy Sector; Senior Vice President and General Counsel of ICO Inc.; and Senior Attorney with Scurlock Permian Corporation, a division of Ashland Oil, Inc. Mr. Lancaster was also a partner at Duane Morris LLP and Of Counsel at Baker zie. He has a BA Degree in Political Science from West Virginia... (PR Newswire)
Supreme Court Says Right to Counsel Begins With First Appearance Before Judge Jun 24, 2008
"We do not decide whether the 6-month delay in appointment of counsel resulted in prejudice to Rothgery's Sixth Amendment rights," wrote Souter. In his concurrence, Justice Samuel Alito Jr. stressed that he joined the majority on the assumption that this decision does not require immediate appointment of counsel when the right to counsel attaches ... Alito said the appointment of counsel is required "only as necessary to guarantee the defendant effective assistance at trial.". (Law.com)
Supreme Court Limits Self-Representation by Mentally Ill Defendants Jun 20, 2008
Someone competent to stand trial, Breyer wrote, may nonetheless "be unable to carry out the basic tasks needed to present his own defense without the help of counsel." ... Breyer rejected that standard, but said trial judges should be trusted to make the determination of whether a defendant needs the assistance of counsel. (Law.com)
Judge Approves Settlement of CNBC Stock Analyst's Multimilllion-Dollar Estate Jun 20, 2008
Attorneys are next in line for an unspecified amount "equal to the reasonable attorneys' fees of counsel for the Tobias brothers." The remainder will be split as follows: 11 percent each to Seth Tobias' mother, Esther Chakov, and his father, Sidney Tobias; 18 percent each to brother Scott Tobias and half-brothers Sam and Spence Tobias and Joshua Goldberg; and 3 percent each to friends Patrick Bransome and Anthony Parker. The settlement also directed each side to place $400,000 into an escrow... (Law.com)
Federal Judge Rejects 11th Circuit's Urging That Investment Company Be Punished Jun 20, 2008
The appellate panel also vacated Shoob's earlier determination not to levy any penalties, suggesting that the trial judge "should consider ... the nature of defendants' omissions and misrepresentations; whether the defendants had any business reason, apart from evading the securities laws, for adopting a business form that divided investors into 28 separate partnerships, when they admitted intending to pool the money all along; whether the defendants had a reason to employ the sham balloting... (Law.com)
High court: limits to defend oneself in court Jun 20, 2008
In a major 7-to-2 decision announced on Thursday, the US Supreme Court carved out an exception to the Sixth Amendment's guarantee of the assistance of counsel or to choose to have no counsel at all ... "In our view, a right to self-representation at trial will not affirm the dignity of a defendant who lacks the mental capacity to conduct his defense without the assistance of counsel," Breyer writes. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Judge takes on death row gridlock Jun 19, 2008
The appointment of counsel. Source: Alarcon, writing in the Southern California Law Review. (Yahoo News -- Death Penalty)
High Court Will Hear Case Against Ashcroft Over Post-9/11 Detention Jun 17, 2008
Reinert, who is of counsel at in Yonkers, N.Y., added that public officials still have a "powerful tool" to fend off charges: They can argue at the dismissal stage that their conduct was reasonable. In his brief, Reinert said that the only reason his client was detained was his "race, religion and national origin.". (Law.com)
Late Is Better Than Never Jun 16, 2008
The reason, the Court explained, was that the habeas itself requires an opportunity for a prisoner to see the allegations against him, to respond to those allegations with the assistance of counsel, and to a determination by an independent judge. The CSRT, by contrast, relied primarily on secret accusations denied prisoners the assistance of counsel and an opportunity to submit evidence showing their innocence, and lacked neutrality. (CBS News)
Long road to justice: After 15 years, Pinesdale rape case is closed Jun 16, 2008
When the Petition for Post-conviction Relief was filed in Mr. Whitlow's case, the Montana Supreme Court had established two sets of rules, one governing the standard for effective assistance of counsel and the other governing the duties of defense counsel when examining and selecting a jury, Renz said. We were satisfied that those rules applied to Mr. Whitlow's trial. (Missoulian, MT)
SPEAKERS QUESTION ACTIONS AND ATMOSPHERE OF IROQUOIS DISTRICT Jun 16, 2008
At the onset of the recognition period, Rochelle and outgoing board President Terrell Kunick pointed out that the customary videotaping of the meeting by the school board was not taking place on advice of counsel. Kunick cautioned those in the gallery with cameras that tapes could be subpoenaed, and that they were videotaping the meeting "at their own risk.". (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Lawyers dined, and the client still got a bill Jun 14, 2008
Mr Lancken asked Keddies for a series of documents including invoices, solicitors' time sheets and "fees of counsel, senior counsel, doctors during any of the time that they spent outside Australia (including travel time) in relation to this case". The court documents show Ms Ramsay wanted to know if the Keddies legal team had flown first class to Singapore and Beijing, "where they were acting for an impecunious plaintiff". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
James D. Colt, 75, lawyer and former state representative Jun 12, 2008
"He, first of all, was a very active probate and estate-planning lawyer, as well as an active professional trustee of many trusts," said Bradley Cook, a friend and a partner at the Boston law firm Taylor, Ganson & Perrin, where Mr. Colt was of counsel for several years. "Jim was a very kind person with an exceedingly dry sense of humor, and was a lot of fun to be around.". (Boston Globe)
Commentary: Farewell to Wig and Gown Jun 11, 2008
James Doyle is of counsel to Boston-based and director of the Center for Modern Forensic Practice at the in New York. . (Law.com)
Breaking the mould Jun 11, 2008
Stephen Burke, chief executive of Counsel and Care, agrees that it ticks the right boxes for respite care. "This is constantly at the top of carers' wish list," he says. (guardian.co.uk)
Small Island Places Legal Wager Jun 10, 2008
"There has always been a very small slice of legal Internet gambling in the United States -- horseracing, then only on thoroughbred horseracing, and then on certain bets in states allowing it," said international trade lawyer John Magnus, of counsel to Washington's. Federal law carves out that "small slice" from liability under the Wire Act, he said, adding it is the only lawful Internet gambling that can occur, and it exists because of the clout of the horseracing industry. (Law.com)
Former prosecutor joins Jones Day Jun 10, 2008
William C. Martin, 36, an associate at DLA Piper US LLP, is joining Jones Day as of counsel with expectations of becoming a partner. They need some trial lawyers who had internal investigation experience to add to their health-care group, he says. (Crain's Chicago Business)
New Study Shows Clinton Edge in N.Y. Fundraising Jun 7, 2008
Cox, the head of McCain's New York campaign, identified several lawyers who will play pivotal roles in the upcoming national race: Gary Lavine, a former general counsel for Niagara Mohawk who is now with Green & Seifter in Syracuse; former state Senator Douglas H. Barclay, who is now of counsel at Hiscock & Barclay in Syracuse; and Randy Mastro, a deputy mayor under Giuliani, who is a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. . (Law.com)
Last Resort: A Family's Bizarre Battle With Insurer, Feds Jun 7, 2008
In May 2002, Douglas Beach, of counsel at Dudley Clark, subpoenaed the Gayters' immigration records. Along with Schroeder, the Los Angeles solo, he deposed Paul Gayter in Washington, D.C., at the offices of Baker & Hostetler. (Law.com)
Weil Gotshal to Open Beijing Office Jun 6, 2008
M&A partner Steve Xiang, currently based in Weil's Shanghai office, will head up the firm's Beijing operation and be joined by newly promoted M&A partner Kevin Ban and of counsel Yan Yang. The office will also have two associates on hand. (Law.com)
The Latest Zany Theory From R. Kelly's Defense Team Jun 6, 2008
DeRogatis reads the following statement: "I respectfully decline to answer the question on the advice of counsel, on the grounds that to do so would contravene the reporter's privilege, the special witness doctrine, my rights under the Illinois Constitution, as well as the First and Fifth Amendments of the United States Constitution." ... When DeRogatis respectfully declines to answer Martin's query about what he does for a living, Gaughan asks, exasperated, "What are we doing here, I mean... (Slate)
