Sentences with phrase «local attorney as»

Alas I keep coming back to this post because every time I get a new local attorney as a client I forward this post to them.

For more than 13 years, Ms. Scott has been nominated by local attorneys as a favorite in SB Magazine's Lawyers Poll.

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Some experts, such as Marcus Lemon, an attorney at Polsinelli and former chief counsel to Federal Highway Administration from 2007 to 2009, say this proposal could actually help state and local budgets, because it provides more clarity about federal contributions, thereby forcing them to adapt accordingly.

Find out if the company has received complaints by contacting local and government authorities, such as a local consumer protection agency, the attorney general's office, the FTC and the Better Business Bureau.

(Chicago constructed this story from thousands of pages of federal court records, police reports, and court testimony from related cases, as well as from official government reports and dozens of interviews with federal and local law enforcement officials and attorneys for some of the defendants; through a spokesman, prosecutors in the Zambada case declined comment.)

Since his last re-election, Clarke has openly supported Republican causes on local and national right - wing media outlets; proudly trumpets on official Milwaukee County letterhead his 2013 award from the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, whose leader suggested using women and children as human shields during Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's standoff with federal agents; accused Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele of having «penis envy» and being on heroin when crafting the county budget and needing to be drug tested; blasted Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm and Chief Judge Jeffrey Kremers for being «soft on crime»; provided minimal protection for President Obama during his 2012 visit; employs former Scott Walker spokeswoman Fran McLaughlin, who was given criminal immunity over her role in Walker's mixing of campaign and county business; and created pro-gun public service announcements.

When Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memo on marijuana to federal prosectors Thursday, reiterating their leeway to prosecute federal marijuana laws as they see fit, regardless of whether the plant is legal under state and local law, he likely spurred future infringements on liberty, struck a blow against federalism, and defied public opinion.

McGrath has instead focused his campaign on his involvement with the local community, including a new digital ad released Monday that highlights his work as an attorney.

His property tax cap, coming on the heels of the local consolidation reform he championed as attorney general, can be a game - changer in the long run.

Or after Bharara posted on Twitter that he had been fired, and then walked out of the U.S. attorney's office in lower Manhattan as bagpipes played and office staffers gathered behind barricades to cheer him on, a moment that was carried live by cable and local news networks.

Consolidation and sharing services has been a longtime push for the governor, who as attorney general also pursued similar efforts for local governments.

«His background as a lifelong professional and someone relatively new to politics mirrors the background of District Attorney Rice, who spent her entire career as a local and federal prosecutor before beating a 31 - year Republican incumbent to become district attorney in 2005Attorney Rice, who spent her entire career as a local and federal prosecutor before beating a 31 - year Republican incumbent to become district attorney in 2005attorney in 2005.»

Michael Bongiorno, former district attorney and current privately practicing local lawyer, signed on as notary for Weisberg, but erred in his job when it came to the Independence Party signatures and a couple of the Working Family Party signatures as well.

Local political sources say Schaffer was called as a witness by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance over New York United Teachers unsuccessful attempt to steer $ 100,000 to the campaign of Adrienne Esposito, who ran unsuccessfully in the Third Senate District in 2014, through the county and several town Democratic committees.

Following a recent violent incident at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center, as well as the acquisition of documents reporting dozens of deaths there over a three - year span, State Assemblyman Michael Kearns is asking the local acting U.S. Attorney to look more closely.

The Patchogue native has since worked as an assistant district attorney and currently runs a local law practice with his wife.

«Together with our Department of Social Services, the Child Advocacy Center, the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office, local law enforcement and community partners such as the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, we work diligently all year long to raise awareness of child abuse, prevent its tragic occurrence and support victims.

Local consolidation has long been a pet policy Cuomo dating back to his time as attorney general.

At a minimum, she ought to be raising questions as to why the local FBI Office and the local U.S. Attorney have not even bothered to investigate Raniere, let alone prosecute him.

The Committee, which is chaired by the Minister for Planning, Prof. Gyan Baffuor, has the Ministers for Trade and Industry; Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration; Finance; Food and Agriculture; Attorney General; Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation; Monitoring and Evaluation; Education; Health; Sanitation and Water Resources; Local Government and Rural Development; Gender, Children and Social Protection; Employment and Labour Relations; and Fisheries and Aquaculture as members.

As released by the attorney general's civil rights bureau, the policies outline the limits local law enforcement can participate in federal immigrant enforcement efforts, including refusing to enact non-judicial warrants in civil cases, denying requests by federal officials in holding people longer than 48 hours and limits on the access Immigration and Customs Enforcement or border protection officers can have with those currently in custoy.

A federal investigation into corruption in Suffolk County law enforcement has expanded, as the Justice Department examines at least a half - dozen cases to determine whether political considerations influenced decisions made by the local district attorney's office.

Prior to his appointment to the Erie County Legislature in April of 2014, Savage worked in local government for 19 years, including more than 10 years as a practicing attorney.

«Kathleen Rice has gone above and beyond her call of duty to fight for working people as a district attorney, and we know she'll do the same as New York's attorney general,» said UFCW Local 1500 President Bruce W. Both.

«UFCW Local 1500 recognizes District Attorney Rice has made workers» rights and labor issues a priority as District Attorney,» President Both stated.

Out of the running, in the final rounds, were incumbent Janet Briggs, on the ballot as a Republican and Conservative, 17 votes behind at 1101 votes, and local realtor / attorney Jasmine Jordaan with 1,086 votes.

Efforts to reduce the scope of local government have been made by Cuomo since his time as attorney general.

Cuomo said Schneiderman would not be susceptible to the kind of public pressure about which Lynch warned, or suffer the same skepticism as local district attorneys.

Meanwhile, contender Bill Nojay, who's an attorney, says he's concerned about state mandates on local governments such as Medicaid.

Schneiderman also said local district attorneys who would prefer to recuse themselves in such cases, so as to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest, can not currently do so.

To these he adds a more innovative proposal: He would expand local district attorneys» power to root out corruption by making lying to local law enforcement a crime, as it is on the federal level.

Hundreds of felony cases handled by the Rensselaer County district attorney's office were never presented to a grand jury, and nearly 40 percent were dismissed when they were returned to local municipal courts as a result of the inaction.

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He says the local District Attorneys have full jurisdiction, and the State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli could make what's known as a referral to the Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and the state legislature could be holding hearings.

Like many district attorneys statewide, Soares has criticized the order as an infringement on local prosecutors» role.

Rice (D - Garden City), who served as Nassau district attorney for nine years before her election to Congress last year, joined two local anti-drunken driving activists at a news conference at Eisenhower Park to announce her endorsement of Singas.

Ambrosino, of North Valley Stream, was indicted in April on charges of wire fraud and failing to pay taxes on money he made working as an attorney for two Nassau County agencies — the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency and the Local Economic Assistance Corp., according to authorities.

Lee Davis, a union representative for SEIU Local 200, said Perez Williams helped his workers settle a pay dispute with a bus company while she was working as a labor attorney for the state.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The son of Onondaga County's Republican district attorney has emerged this year as a central cog in local elections and the party's go - to strategist.

The sharpest division within committee stemmed not from a local race but when Chairman Dan McCoy called for the endorsement of Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice to succeed Andrew Cuomo as state attorney Attorney Kathleen Rice to succeed Andrew Cuomo as state attorney attorney general.

As Attorney General Eric Schneiderman recently put it, «When they go low, we go local.»

We rely upon our full - time staff of attorneys, forensic accountants, research analysts, field investigators and computer forensics experts to staff these assignments, and we work collaboratively with our business clients to develop an investigative plan that is appropriate to the suspected misconduct... Since most of our investigative professionals have had experience in federal, state and local law enforcement — as prosecutors, auditors and agents — our investigative strategies are developed with an understanding of the evidence that may be needed to support an eventual criminal prosecution.»

Gerson, who served two terms before being unseated by Margaret Chin in 2009, won praise for his work in recent years as an attorney representing local not - for - profit groups.

«As I'm sure you are aware, the local district attorney would have a conflict of interest in this matter, involving as it does the leadership of his own party,» Smyth wrote in an Oct. 24 letter, referring to Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel AbelovAs I'm sure you are aware, the local district attorney would have a conflict of interest in this matter, involving as it does the leadership of his own party,» Smyth wrote in an Oct. 24 letter, referring to Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel attorney would have a conflict of interest in this matter, involving as it does the leadership of his own party,» Smyth wrote in an Oct. 24 letter, referring to Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Abelovas it does the leadership of his own party,» Smyth wrote in an Oct. 24 letter, referring to Rensselaer County District Attorney Joel Attorney Joel Abelove.

Most of the comedic moments revolve around Robert Downey Jr.'s character and supporting cast member Dax Shepard as the local inexperienced defense attorney.

As O'Toole learns more about the crime, he becomes convinced that Felix was framed by corrupt local officials, including States Attorney, and old rival, Charlie Haggerty (Frank Converse).

In the county where Dee lives, the district attorney, a slimy pol named Calvin Beckett (Michael O'Keefe), has long made local African Americans the target of indiscriminate drug sweeps, assuming that poor black people in the projects will plead out even if they're innocent just to get out of jail, not realizing that the guilty plea brands them as felons and opens up a host of other troubles in getting housing, jobs, etc..

As local authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing offshore... Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom stars Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the young couple on the run, Bruce Willis as Island Police Captain Sharp, Edward Norton as Khaki Scout troop leader Scout Master Ward, and Bill Murray and Frances McDormand as Suzy's attorney parents, Walt and Laura BishoAs local authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing offshore... Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom stars Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward as the young couple on the run, Bruce Willis as Island Police Captain Sharp, Edward Norton as Khaki Scout troop leader Scout Master Ward, and Bill Murray and Frances McDormand as Suzy's attorney parents, Walt and Laura Bishoas the young couple on the run, Bruce Willis as Island Police Captain Sharp, Edward Norton as Khaki Scout troop leader Scout Master Ward, and Bill Murray and Frances McDormand as Suzy's attorney parents, Walt and Laura Bishoas Island Police Captain Sharp, Edward Norton as Khaki Scout troop leader Scout Master Ward, and Bill Murray and Frances McDormand as Suzy's attorney parents, Walt and Laura Bishoas Khaki Scout troop leader Scout Master Ward, and Bill Murray and Frances McDormand as Suzy's attorney parents, Walt and Laura Bishoas Suzy's attorney parents, Walt and Laura Bishop.

«Interstellar» actress Jessica Chastain plays his wife, Anna, and the film co-stars David Oyelowo of «Selma» as the local district attorney as well as actors Albert Brooks of «Drive,» «American Hustle» actor Alessandro Nivola, and Catalina Sandino Moreno of «The Bridge.»

Washington — The chairman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, in strongly worded letters to the Secretary of Education and the Attorney General, has warned that a recent decision by a federal district judge could be interpreted as exempting local school programs funded under the new federal education block grant from compliance with civil - rights laws protecting the rights of women, the handicapped, and minorities.