Tom Josefiak Joins HoltzmanVogel PLLC Sep 24, 2008
Jill Holtzman Vogel, managing partner, said, "Tom's thirty years of experience with campaign finance and election law will enable the firm to provide enhanced services to corporate, PAC, candidate, political party and interest group clients. Tom is truly the lion of the campaign finance bar and we are thrilled that he will be joining HoltzmanVogel." Tom Josefiak said, "I am pleased to be joining a firm with this depth of experience in political law, and look forward to serving an ever-expanding... (PR Newswire)
Central Resources Completes IPO and Commences Trading Under the Symbol TSX-V: CBC Sep 24, 2008
The Agent also received a corporate finance fee of $25,000 and reimbursement of certain expenses including expenses of counsel to the Agent. About Central Resources. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Alexander files ethics complaint against recall leader (26) Sep 24, 2008
Kennedy has an "of counsel" relationship with the firm and is not considered an employee, McHill said. All ethics complaints are forwarded to the Bar's Client Assistance Office for initial review, said Kateri Walsh, OSB community relations administrator. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Wachtell Urges Action Against Short Sellers Sep 23, 2008
So say several memorandums penned during the past week by executive committee co-chair and banking transactions rainmaker Edward Herlihy, 14-year SEC veteran and firm of counsel Theodore Levine and associate Carmen Woo. "In today's markets, short sales continue to be at record levels, there are false rumors in the marketplace about the demise of financial firms, bear raids and abusive short selling are taking place, and there is significant disruption in the fair and orderly functioning of the... (Law.com)
Judge Rejects Attorney Fee Bid in Settled Backdating Case Sep 23, 2008
But noting that insurance payments are ultimately passed on to the insureds, Supreme Court Justice Herman Cahn held in , 603126/06, that while attorney fees "may be appropriately awarded" for substantial nonmonetary benefits, "here ... there are insufficient benefits obtained for the corporation or its shareholders to warrant an award" of counsel fees. Shareholder Vladimir Gusinsky sued Glenayre, a provider of entertainment products and communications systems, in September 2006. (Law.com)
Workplace law firm Jackson Lewis opens Memphis office, plans up to 10 attorneys Sep 22, 2008
Kelly Gooch, partner, and John Norris, of counsel, have followed Mulroy from Kiesewetter. Jackson Lewis Memphis team is expected to move into a 6,500-square-foot office at s 999 Shady Grove building in early December, Mulroy says. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
The Miranda Warnings: Origin and Me... Sep 20, 2008
" The Origin of the Miranda Warning In 1963 Ernesto Miranda was arrested in Phoenix as a suspect for kidnapping and rape. Police questioned him. Miranda admitted to the crimes orally and in writing. He did not know he had no obligation to speak to police without a lawyer, or at all. The victim identified him in a lineup. At trial his attorney objected to the use of his statements. Miranda was convicted. His statements and the identification were the evidence. He was sentenced to 20 to 30 years... (Suite101.com)
Councilman's Family Pleads With Killer To Turn Himself In Sep 19, 2008
He was charged Thursday afternoon in Solano County Superior Court and will return to court Monday morning for appointment of counsel. Prosecutors said Combs had everything to do with the Sept. 1 killing of Garcia. (NBC 11, CA)
Paredes wants life sentence commuted Sep 18, 2008
In that decision, the Court of Appeals rejected all of Paredes' appellate issues and specifically found: there was sufficient evidence presented at trial to find Paredes guilty of the charges beyond a reasonable doubt; and Paredes was not denied effective assistance of counsel at trial ... On June 30, 2006, a federal district judge for the Eastern District of Michigan denied habeas review again and made the following findings (among others): Paredes was not denied effective assistance of counsel... (Dowagiac News, MI)
Court Puts Yates Execution On Hold Sep 12, 2008
In an application for the stay of execution, Yates said he received ineffective assistance of counsel during his criminal trial and the subsequent penalty phase, reported our partner, The News Tribune of Tacoma. Justices appointed two attorneys to Yates for his next stage in the appeals process, the newspaper reported. (KIRO TV, WA)
Lawyers Worked for Weeks on Plan for Fannie, Freddie Sep 9, 2008
Michael Bradfield, now of counsel at Jones Day, was general counsel of the Federal Reserve during the Continental Illinois bailout ... Wachtell partner Edward Herlihy helped Novikoff lead that group, which also included partners Eric Roth, Steven Rosenblum, Philip Mindlin, Richard Kim, Lawrence Makow, Eric Rosof, and Joshua Holmes, of counsel Elliott Stein, and seven associates. (Law.com)
Judge Who Scoffed at Dispute Between Former Law Partners Is Reversed Sep 9, 2008
Sycamore was to pay the cost for the hundreds of substitutions of counsel needed ... 63 for half the alleged cost of transferring the FNAC accounts; and $3,125 for preparing 297 substitutions of counsel. (Law.com)
Chief Degree Investigation Report Sep 7, 2008
Some of these individuals have left the University and/or resigned administrative positions, and one individual was provided with a letter of counsel and caution ... I propose to provide a faculty member with a letter of counsel and caution ... Steingass and Holsworth, and a formal letter of counsel and caution to one faculty member. (WTVR.com, VA)
Legal Intrigue Surrounds Search for Missing Daredevil Sep 6, 2008
LoVallo had worked with Fossett on his estate plans and Reed Smith of counsel Abraham Stern -- the co-executor, along with Peggy Fossett, of Fossett's estate -- had served as the adventurer's personal business attorney for many years. In their 57-page petition, the lawyers sought to painstakingly recreate Fossett's final hours, beginning with the moment the 63-year-old explorer took off in a Bellanca Citabria Super Decathlon from Barron Hilton's private Flying M Ranch, roughly 70 miles southeast... (Law.com)
Perkins Coie adds 4th federal prosecutor to firm Sep 5, 2008
The Seattle-based law firm announced Thursday that Joel Levin will join on Nov. 1 as of counsel in its investigations and white-collar defense practice. Mr. Levin, 54, admits moving to the opposite side of the courtroom will be an adjustment. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Mois seeks to clear up confusion Sep 4, 2008
On the advice of counsel, Mois said, she would prefer not to comment further. Mois did say in the letter that if and when [the hotel or restaurant] change ownership, the information will be communicated to the public via a joint press release to the Avlanche and other papers and media outlets. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Two KAWG&F veterans to retire Sep 3, 2008
Alfred Windesheim and N. Mark Freedman will continue to work with KAWG&F staff and clients in an of counsel role after the first of the year. It is with a mixture of happiness and sadness that we announce the retirements of Al and Mark, said KAWG&F CEO Alvin Katz in a news release. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Counsel and Care calls for a review of home care charging Sep 3, 2008
Stephen Burke, chief executive of Counsel and Care, reiterated calls and said next year's green paper on adult care funding needed to address the issue. The news came with. (Communitycare.co.uk)
HOUSING: Banks waiting longer to foreclose (1700) Sep 2, 2008
Whether homeowners are actually heeding the advice to intentionally enter foreclosure is unclear, but that sort of counsel is certainly gaining prevalence. "Foreclosure is the right thing" for everybody who is struggling to make the house payment, Su said. (North County Times)
Chinese Bank Denies Claims That Negligent Wire Transfers Helped Terrorists Aug 28, 2008
His firm is working with Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, the founder and director of in Romat Gan, Israel, and with Robert Tolchin, of counsel at in New York. Plaintiffs are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, citing negligence, breach of statutory duty, and vicarious liability, among other things. (Law.com)
Intellectual Property Attache to Join Jones Day Aug 27, 2008
Mark Allen Cohen, senior intellectual property attache at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, will join 's Beijing office as of counsel, focusing on intellectual property and technology transfer matters. During his time at the U.S. Embassy, Cohen, who also served as an attorney-adviser for the , was involved in bilateral patent and trademark prosecution, Internet copyright enforcement, civil litigation technical assistance, anti-monopoly law, domain name dispute resolution, standards setting and... (Law.com)
Remes Joins the Ranks of Gitmo Devotees Aug 26, 2008
-based , keeps him on staff as "of counsel," though he only works on detainee cases. Like Remes, Eisenberg's work fed his interest in broader international human rights issues. (Law.com)
LEGISLATIVE MALPRACTICE Aug 25, 2008
He is, after all, "of counsel" to Weitz & Luxenberg, the state's largest tort-law firm, receiving an undisclosed salary for performing unknown duties. Why would he permit reform. (New York Post -- Opinions)
The Heron's Nest: Pa. the key to Biden pick Aug 25, 2008
On the advice of counsel, I regret to say, I will not be taking any questions. . (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Ex-Associate, Paralegal Win Damages From Former Firm Aug 22, 2008
Phillip D. Nykamp, of counsel to Twomey, Latham, Shea, Kelley, Dubin & Quartararo, was co-counsel to the firm. . (Law.com)
11th Circuit: Firing Counsel Equals Waiving Right to One Aug 22, 2008
"Today we recognize it is possible for a valid waiver of counsel to occur not only when a cooperative defendant affirmatively invokes his right to self-representation," wrote Black, "but also when an uncooperative defendant rejects the only counsel to which he is constitutionally entitled, understanding his only alternative is self-representation with its many attendant dangers.". Black cited cases out of the 2nd, 6th and 9th Circuits as having concluded that a litigant may waive his right to... (Law.com)
Williamsville firm has ties to Silver Aug 22, 2008
Silver, a Democrat from New York City who has served as Assembly speaker since 1994, is listed "of counsel" with the New York City-based personal injury firm ... Paul Cody, president of Counsel Financial, did not return a reporter's telephone calls this week. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Cadwalader Managing Partner in Hamptons Real Estate Squabble Aug 21, 2008
Link declined comment through a spokeswoman for Cadwalader, which is listed as of counsel in the case. His lawyer, Stephen Angel of Esseks, Hefter & Angel in Riverhead, N.Y., says all the problems with the house are fully documented by a contractor, and that they plan to demonstrate those in court. (Law.com)
Pittsburgh man found not guilty of counterfeiting Aug 21, 2008
The jury found Abdul-Waalee not guilty of a crime where the argument of counsel from both sides Spangler and defense attorney Joseph Policicchio centered on the issue of guilty knowledge, Spangler said. Under the statute, which is being challenged before state appellate courts for its constitutionality, items in question can be identified as counterfeit, but for a crime to occur, the person possessing the items must know those items were counterfeit, Spangler said. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jessica B. Allmand Joins McDonald Hopkins Law Firm as Of Counsel in Detroit Market Aug 20, 2008
Jessica B. Allmand, Of Counsel, McDonald Hopkins LLC. (PRNewsFoto/McDonald Hopkins LLC) BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI UNITED STATES ... Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Jessica B. Allmand has joined the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan office of McDonald Hopkins LLC as Of Counsel in the Litigation and Business Restructuring Departments. (PR Newswire)
Virtual law firm casts off tradition Aug 20, 2008
Vantage Counsel s seven attorneys, including lobbyist Melissa Pavlicek and surgeon/patent attorney Sharon Webb, are employed as of counsel attorneys, not associates or partners. They are independent contractors, meaning no salary or benefits. (Pacific Business News, HI)
China Eyes Wall Street, Hires Firms Aug 19, 2008
Jones Day usually advises companies listed both on Hong Kong's stock exchange and on the major U.S. exchanges with American depository receipts, which are foreign securities traded on a U.S. exchange, said Owen Nee Jr., of counsel to the firm's New York office. Thelen Reid, in contrast, hasn't represented a Chinese public company in a conventional IPO, but it represents about 30 public Chinese companies on U.S. exchanges, including one NYSE-listed company, a half-dozen Nasdaq-listed companies... (Law.com)
A Few Bad Men Aug 19, 2008
Since 2003, the U.S. Army has funded all defense counsel travel for courts-martial, beginning with the initial detailing of counsel to a client. This allows counsel to get "actively involved in cases at the earliest stages, defense counsel have successfully negotiated non-punitive dispositions of cases that otherwise may have been disposed of at courts-martial," according to the Report of the Judge Advocate General for Fiscal Year 2005. (Forbes -- Business)
Nevada Jury Awards Inventor Gil Hyatt $388 Million Against California's Taxing Agency Aug 18, 2008
He continued by stating that "Government agencies should pause and reflect on the significance of this verdict." Mr. Hutchison was quick to praise the efforts of his co-counsel stating that "Peter Bernhard and Don Kula were outstanding in helping present this case to a jury -- this was a team effort." Peter Bernhard is of counsel in the firm of Bullivant Houser Bailey, while Don Kula is a partner with Perkins Coie. The lawsuit has been progressing for more than 10 years. (PR Newswire)
Beware of bucking the new CEO Aug 16, 2008
A better source of counsel might be your supportive boss. Being closer to the higher-ups, he may have a clearer view of the political terrain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cybersex Patent Case Leads to Bad Vibes Between Firm, Client Aug 14, 2008
Lemley, of counsel at Keker as well as , said the interesting point of law was what kind of standing an exclusive licensee should have in a patent infringement case. Lemley and Durie lost their argument, though. (Law.com)
Annual Report Puts Spotlight on Best Law Firms for Women Aug 13, 2008
"In the past generation, we have seen a slower pace of progress than we thought we would," says Holly English, an employment lawyer of counsel at Post, Polak, Goodsell, MacNeill & Strauchler and former president of the. "The single most important thing is that the firm leadership needs to measure results and see positive changes each year.". (Law.com)
Sheriff, public defenders at odds over free calls Aug 10, 2008
To ensure that (defendant) is provided effective assistance of counsel as required by the constitutions of the state of Montana and the United States of America, and good cause appearing, including the fact that free calls were provided to inmates at the Missoula County Detention Facility until three days ago and provided for the last two years before that, the Missoula County Detention Facility is hereby ordered to provide (defendant) with the ability to call his public defender without cost.... (Missoulian, MT)
VSP takes tax case to Supreme Court Aug 9, 2008
Starr is dean of the Pepperdine University School of Law in Malibu and of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Los Angeles, where he specializes in appellate work. He was the Whitewater special prosecutor during the Clinton administration. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
a better kauai - Understanding the County Attorney’s Office Aug 9, 2008
Maintaining secrecy about advice of counsel given for a particular negotiation or litigation is generally justified until the matter is resolved. But state law and one Hawaiian county mandate that interpretative opinions about the law, particularly in prospective applications, should be made publicly available. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Jury lost is a system found wanting, again Aug 8, 2008
In many cases jurors are up to all sorts of antics and boneheaded ideas, out of sight of counsel and the judge. These trials proceed unimpeded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Facts Obama's WORDS Aug 7, 2008
John wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 AM:" In 1993 Obama joined Davis, Miner, Barnhill & Galland, a 12-attorney law firm specializing in civil rights litigation and neighborhood economic development, where he was an associate for three years from 1993 to 1996, then of counsel from 1996 to 2004, with his law license becoming inactive in 2002. ". John wrote on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 AM:" Obama taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years, as a Lecturer for four years... (New Iberia, LA)
PCMH board receives budget update Aug 7, 2008
Fort Stockton Pioneer. Fort Stockton, Texas. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Cisco Blogger Decamps to Wilson Sonsini Aug 6, 2008
Frenkel joined Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Monday as of counsel in its intellectual property litigation practice, as first reported Monday on the The Prior Art blog. Noh joined Brocade Communications in late May as senior director of public and analyst relations. (Law.com)
Phila. lawyer Cabot surrenders license over expenses scam Aug 6, 2008
Cabot joined Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel as of counsel in late 2005. Obermayer managing partner Robert Whitelaw said Cabot left the firm earlier this year when labor and employment department chairman Jules Steiner, who recruited Cabot to the firm, left to become CEO of renewable energy company Gamesa S.A.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
McGlothlin loses bid to withdraw guilty plea Aug 6, 2008
In McGlothlin's motion to withdraw her guilty plea and vacate her sentence, she claimed, among other things, that her guilty plea was involuntary and that she did not receive effective assistance of counsel, Kouri said in his opinion, which was filed late Friday afternoon. In response to McGlothin's claims, Kouri stated in his opinion that he believed that McGlothlin's counsel was extremely effective for the defendant. (Pekin Times, IL)
Moving through late night quickly Aug 6, 2008
The law firm has snagged Gerald Richardson as of counsel to lead its new labor and employment law division. Recently of the , he has almost 30 years of experience in the specialty, and over the last 10 years has won 86 percent of his clients' cases resolved by litigation, said John Michener, a member of the management committee at Evans & Dixon, which has annual revenue of $15. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
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)
