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Attorney News May 2006

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Attorney General in "linguistic snare" over English
President George W. Bush has long opposed making English the country's national language, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday, a day after the Senate voted to do so, but the White House said later Gonzales had got caught in a "linguistic snare." (Sat, 20 May 2006 15:41:13 GMT)

Lawyer says blacks kept from top judicial posts
HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. A black lawyer in Helena-West Helena has sued the Arkansas Supreme Court, Governor Huckabee and others in federal court, alleging the state's elections system prevents blacks from being elected to top judicial positions. (Sat, 20 May 2006 15:46:51 GMT)

Lawyer: Kevorkian's Health Deteriorating
An attorney for Jack Kevorkian said the assisted-suicide advocate will probably not survive another year if kept in prison, as he again asked the state to grant his client a pardon or commute his sentence. (Sat, 20 May 2006 16:58:30 GMT)

Attorney General Gas Gouging Hotline
If you suspect a gas station might be price gouging, you can call a hotline setup by the Indiana Attorney General. The number is 866-241-9753. You can also file a complaint on-line by clicking here . (Sat, 20 May 2006 18:12:29 GMT)

Local Attorney Daniel Moody Critical But Stable After Crash
Attorney Daniel Moody continues to be listed in critical, but stable, condition in the Lakeland Regional Medical Center Surgery Intensive Care Unit as of this morning. (Sat, 20 May 2006 18:55:52 GMT)

WITNESS IN FRENCH SCANDAL FORCIBLY TAKEN TO INVESTIGATORS: LAWYER
PARIS, May 20, 2006 (AFP) - General Phillipe Rondot, a central figure in a murky French scandal that has overshadowed the government for weeks, was taken by force Saturday to be interviewed by investigating magistrates, his lawyer said. (Sat, 20 May 2006 19:26:57 GMT)

Lord of the Enrons: Return of the Lawyer
Could it be that the lead lawyer for Kenneth L. Lay, the former Enron chief executive, was watching "Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" recently? (Sat, 20 May 2006 19:32:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Kevorkian may not live another year in prison
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. His lawyer says the man once called "Doctor Death" may not survive another year if kept in prison. An attorney for Jack Kevorkian says he has asked that... (Sat, 20 May 2006 22:56:05 GMT)

District Attorney, Sheriff invited to exclusive national conference
District Attorney Randall Houston, of the 19th Judicial Circuit, and Chilton County Sheriff Billy Wayne Fulmer were recently invited to participate in a Project Safe Neighborhoods conference sponsored by the US Attorney's Office. (Sun, 21 May 2006 00:08:23 GMT)

WITNESS IN FRENCH SCANDAL FORCIBLY TAKEN TO INVESTIGATORS: LAWYER
PARIS, May 20, 2006 (AFP) - KILL France-politics-Clearstream-probe ex-Paris. General Philippe Rondot's lawyer claimed in error that the man had been taken in for questioning. Police officers visited his building but did not enter Rondot's home or forcibly remove him. No new version upcoming. (Sun, 21 May 2006 00:11:57 GMT)

Las Vegas lawyer sentenced to prison in child porn case
A Las Vegas lawyer has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay a 10 thousand dollar fine for receiving images of child pornography over the Internet. (Sun, 21 May 2006 01:27:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Kevorkian may not live another year in prison
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. -- His lawyer says the man once called "Doctor Death" may not survive another year if kept in prison. An attorney for Jack Kevorkian says he has asked that assisted-suicide advocate be granted a pardon or sentence commutation. (Sun, 21 May 2006 03:12:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Kevorkian may not live another year in prison
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. His lawyer says the man once called "Doctor Death" may not survive another year if kept in prison. (Sun, 21 May 2006 03:24:45 GMT)

Las Vegas Lawyer Fined for Internet Porn
A Las Vegas lawyer has been fined $10,000 and faces 5 years in prison for looking up child pornography on the internet. David Whittemore, the brother of developer and lobbyist Harvey Whittemore, pleaded guilty to the charges back in February. (Sun, 21 May 2006 03:26:13 GMT)

Injury Knocks Out Lawyer Ron From Preakness
Louisville, KY -- (Sports Network) - Lawyer Ron, the 12th place finisher in the Kentucky Derby, has been sidelined and will not run in the upcoming Preakness Stakes due to an injury. Surgery will be performed on the three-year-old Friday at the Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, KY. (Sun, 21 May 2006 03:37:05 GMT)

Kevorkian Lawyer Seeks His Early Release
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 20 (AP) — A lawyer for Jack Kevorkian, the advocate for assisted suicide who is serving a prison term for murder, has again asked the state to grant his client a pardon or commute his sentence, saying he would probably not survive another year if kept in prison. (Sun, 21 May 2006 03:49:31 GMT)

District attorney faces opposition
05.19.06 - Former Deputy District Attorney Jill Ravitch supported Stephan Passalacqua's campaign to become Sonoma County district attorney in 2002 to clean up an office which had been publicly criticized for messy management and botched cases. (Sun, 21 May 2006 05:28:50 GMT)

Rights-group chief, detainee lawyer sue AT&T
The director of a civil rights group and a lawyer who represents a Guantanamo Bay detainee are among plaintiffs who sued AT&T in federal court Friday about the release of customer phone records to the National Security Agency. (Sun, 21 May 2006 05:59:11 GMT)

Kevorkian won't survive in jail, attorney says
An attorney for Jack Kevorkian said the assisted-suicide advocate will probably not survive another year if kept in prison, as he again asked the state to grant his client a pardon or commute his sentence. (Sun, 21 May 2006 06:22:49 GMT)

Dad urges attorney general to investigate deaths
HAYDEN LAKE — A mourning father wants the Idaho attorney general to investigate the death of two woman who drowned in a car accident on Hayden Lake because he believes county officials have committed errors in finding out what happened in the April 1 tragedy. (Sun, 21 May 2006 08:14:29 GMT)

Specialty sites make finding a doctor or lawyer easy
You use the Internet to research computers, televisions and other goods. So why not use it to research things that really matter? The Yellow Pages can't tell you if a doctor is good or a lawyer is worth a high fee. But a number of Web sites do. (Sun, 21 May 2006 08:22:17 GMT)

Former County Attorney Indicted For Indecency With A Child
A former Cameron County Commissioner's Court Attorney is indicted with five counts of indecency with a child. According to authorities, Charles Douglas Wright exposed himself to five children under the age of 17 on South Padre Island back in April. (Sun, 21 May 2006 08:42:27 GMT)

Mt. Carmel wins Attorney General's Cup
For the fifth year in a row, Mt. Carmel High School has won the Attorney General's Cup Speech Competition. This year's competition was held on May 5, 2006. This year, the competition was held for the first time on the island of Rota, and featured competitors from seven Commonwealth high schools. (Sun, 21 May 2006 08:45:56 GMT)

Lawyer: FBI knew Hoffa tip years ago
A federal prisoner who set off last week's search for former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa told FBI agents 30 years ago that Hoffa was buried on a horse farm in Milford Township, but agents didn't seem interested in the tip, his former lawyer said Saturday. (Sun, 21 May 2006 09:01:08 GMT)

Immigrant lawyer uses his experiences in helping others
The sign on George Mann's desk says: "We specialize in the impossible." For the better part of two decades, the 58-year-old Romanian-born immigration lawyer in Farmington Hills has been doing just that, helping immigrants obtain political asylum, avoid deportation and obtain documents to live and work in the United States. (Sun, 21 May 2006 09:02:30 GMT)

Attorney says charges against students for threats unwarranted
Olathe — An attorney for two boys accused of threatening their teachers says the incidents simply amounted to pranks and comments taken too seriously. (Sun, 21 May 2006 09:26:25 GMT)

Attorney asks for release of 'frail' Kevorkian
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- An attorney for Jack Kevorkian said the assisted-suicide advocate will probably not survive another year if kept in prison. (Sun, 21 May 2006 09:51:07 GMT)

Attorney faces felony retail fraud charge
The civil attorney accused of stealing high-ticket items from department stores throughout the area has been arraigned on a felony retail fraud charge. (Sun, 21 May 2006 10:55:58 GMT)

LaBarre has top-gun attorney
When Sheila LaBarre was arrested April 4 and charged with murdering and incinerating 24-year-old Kenneth Countie, she’d been hitchhiking her way to Boston to retain attorney Jeffrey Denner. (Sun, 21 May 2006 13:00:44 GMT)

Attorney seeking pardon for ailing Kevorkian
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) - An attorney for Jack Kevorkian said the assisted-suicide advocate will probably not survive another year if kept in prison, as he again asked the state to grant his client a pardon or commute his sentence. (Sun, 21 May 2006 13:04:20 GMT)

Attorney Gen.: Reporters Can Be Prosecuted
WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday he believes journalists can be prosecuted for publishing classified information, citing an obligation to national security. The nation's top law enforcer also said the government will not hesitate to track telephone calls made by reporters as part of a criminal leak investigation, but officials would not do so routinely and randomly. (Sun, 21 May 2006 15:03:03 GMT)

Attorney-Client Privilege Under Attack?
Federal prosecutors are trying to convince several current targets to give up attorney-client privilege in exchange for easier treatment. The American Bar Association says the tactic is not fair. (Sun, 21 May 2006 16:03:40 GMT)

Attorney general says reporters can be prosecuted over leaks
WASHINGTON Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says he believes the law allows journalists to be prosecuted for publishing classified information. On A-B-C's "This Week,"... (Sun, 21 May 2006 16:05:33 GMT)

Attorney-Client Privilege Under Attack?
Weekend Edition Sunday , May 21, 2006 · Federal prosecutors are trying to convince several current targets to give up attorney-client privilege in exchange for easier treatment. The American Bar Association says the tactic is not fair. (Sun, 21 May 2006 16:10:11 GMT)

Attorney Gen.: Reporters Can Be Prosecuted
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday he believes journalists can be prosecuted for publishing classified information, citing an obligation to national security. (Sun, 21 May 2006 19:31:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect Detained in Holloway Case
Dutch police have detained a man on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping and killing of Natalee Holloway last year in Aruba, the suspect's lawyer said Sunday. Gerard Spong said his client, whose name was not disclosed, was accused of "assisting... (Sun, 21 May 2006 20:25:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect detained on suspicion of link in Holloway case
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police have detained a man on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping and killing of Natalee Holloway last year in Aruba, the suspect's lawyer said Sunday. (Sun, 21 May 2006 20:30:50 GMT)

Attorney challenges seizure of legal materials in FBI trash case
A Danbury attorney whose office was raided in an organized crime investigation last year is challenging the seizure of thousands of his legal records. (Sun, 21 May 2006 20:33:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect Detained in Holloway Case
Dutch Police Detain Man on Suspicion of Involvement in Holloway Case, Lawyer's Suspect Says (Sun, 21 May 2006 20:37:27 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect detained on suspicion of link in Holloway case
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands Dutch police have detained a man on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping and killing of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway last year in Aruba, the suspect's lawyer says. (Sun, 21 May 2006 20:48:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect Detained in Holloway Case
Dutch Police Detain Man on Suspicion of Involvement in Holloway Case, Suspect's Lawyer Says (Sun, 21 May 2006 20:52:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect detained on suspicion of involvement in Holloway case
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands Dutch police have detained a man on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping and killing of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway last year in Aruba, the suspect's lawyer says. (Sun, 21 May 2006 21:01:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect Detained in Holloway Case
Dutch Police Detain Man on Suspicion of Involvement in Holloway Case, Suspect's Lawyer Says (Sun, 21 May 2006 21:07:26 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect Detained in Holloway Case
Dutch Police Detain Man on Suspicion of Involvement in Holloway Case, Suspect's Lawyer Says (Sun, 21 May 2006 22:22:26 GMT)

Attorney Gen.: Reporters Can Be Prosecuted
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday he believes journalists can be prosecuted for publishing classified information, citing an obligation to national security. (Sun, 21 May 2006 22:36:24 GMT)

Lawyer jokes estimated to be in the hundreds
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, in a story on lawyer-bashing as the favorite form of American humor, notes that Marc Galanter, author of "Lowering the Bar -- Lawyer Jokes and Legal Culture," estimates there are some 500 lawyer jokes floating around at any given time. (Sun, 21 May 2006 22:42:03 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect detained in Netherlands in Natalee Holloway case
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch police have detained a man on suspicion of participating in the kidnapping and killing of Natalie Hollowly last year in Aruba, the suspect's lawyer said Sunday. (Mon, 22 May 2006 00:30:50 GMT)

Alleged threats to teachers mere pranks, attorney says
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) - An attorney for two boys accused of threatening their teachers said the incidents simply amounted to pranks and comments taken too seriously. (Mon, 22 May 2006 01:43:08 GMT)

SOUTHEAST POLK COMMENCEMENT: U.S. Attorney keeps it brief
In a speech to Southeast Polk High School graduates, U.S. Attorney Matthew Whitaker shared a piece of advice he learned that allowed the thousands in... (Mon, 22 May 2006 02:51:08 GMT)

Attorney: Landslide-plagued homes may come down this summer
CARLSBAD ---- The eight Marbella condominiums condemned by the city months ago because of landslide damage will be torn down within the next several months, an attorney for the homeowners' association said Friday. (Mon, 22 May 2006 02:54:56 GMT)

Son of Sam wants proceeds from lawyer's book to benefit victims
NEW YORK (AP) - In a twist on the Son of Sam law named afterhim, serial killer David Berkowitz says any proceeds from his former lawyer's book, 'Dear David,' should benefit his victims. (Mon, 22 May 2006 03:31:45 GMT)

Mabalacat lawyer asks Ombuds to probe P1.1M ‘illegal’ cash advance
MABALACAT – Vice Mayor Crisostomo “Cris” Garbo may be in hot water if the office of the Ombudsman gives in to the request of a lawyer here and a former first district congressional candidate who has asked the anti-graft government office to investigate the alleged unauthorized cash advances made by the first-term vice mayor last year amounting to a little over P1 million. (Mon, 22 May 2006 04:27:42 GMT)

Service leads to career as attorney, councilman
He didn't want to come here, but he wouldn't think of leaving. Real estate attorney Ted Smith's story is similar that way to many ex-soldiers' stories, but he's had more of an influence than most in public life. (Mon, 22 May 2006 04:51:36 GMT)

Melvin M. Lebetkin, 77, a Lawyer Involved in Parking Bureau Fraud, Is Dead
Mr. Lebetkin, a well-known criminal lawyer, went to prison for his role in the New York City Parking Violations Bureau scandal of the late 1980's. (Mon, 22 May 2006 05:12:48 GMT)

Reporters can be prosecuted for leaks, attorney general says
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales raised the possibility Sunday that New York Times journalists could be prosecuted for publishing classified information based on the outcome of the criminal investigation under way into leaks to the Times of data about the National Security Agency's surveillance of terrorist-related calls between the United States and abroad. (Mon, 22 May 2006 07:11:19 GMT)

Attorney general says reporters can face charges for stories
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Sunday he thinks journalists can be prosecuted for publishing classified information, citing an obligation... (Mon, 22 May 2006 07:15:46 GMT)

Judge Throws Out Lawyer at Saddam Trial
The chief judge ordered a defense lawyer out of the courtroom and shouted down Saddam Hussein Monday at the start of a new session of the trial of the former Iraqi leader and members of his regime. (Mon, 22 May 2006 08:13:46 GMT)

Stephen Kaus: Instead of Charging Barry Bonds, Attorney General Wants To Throw Reporters In Jail
As much fun as it was to see neo-con accomplice Judy Miller get her just desserts last summer, the federal government's service of subpoenas on San Francisco Chronicle writers Lance Williams and Mark Fainaru-Wada demonstrates the danger of giving the Attorney General the unfettered power to allow any reporter to be hauled into court and required to reveal confidential sources. Particularly (Mon, 22 May 2006 08:24:29 GMT)

Uproar in court as judge ejects Saddam lawyer
Iraqi guards at the trial of Saddam Hussein manhandled a Lebanese lawyer from the court on Monday, ignoring her loud protests, as witnesses prepared to give testimony for the former president's co-accused. (Mon, 22 May 2006 08:36:40 GMT)

Court ejects Saddam's lawyer
There are angry outbursts at the trial of Saddam Hussein, as the judge orders the removal of a defence lawyer. (Mon, 22 May 2006 09:12:00 GMT)

New Attorney-General Chao Hick Tin appointed to Monetary Authority's board
SINGAPORE: New Attorney-General Chao Hick Tin has been appointed to the Monetary Authority of Singapore's board of directors. His appointment is expected to enhance the working relationship between the MAS and Attorney-General's Chambers. (Mon, 22 May 2006 09:49:29 GMT)

Eastern Kentucky U.S. attorney wants 'fair shake' for all
As the new U.S. attorney in Eastern Kentucky, Amul Thapar will likely oversee high-profile cases against political officials, child molesters, drug rings and employers who circumvent immigration laws. But his main priority, he said, is to ensure "people feel like they're getting a fair shake at every level of government, period." (Mon, 22 May 2006 09:50:50 GMT)

Uproar as judge ejects Saddam lawyer
Iraqi guards at Saddam Hussein's trial manhandled a defense lawyer from the court on Monday before witnesses, including one of the former president's half-brothers, gave testimony for some of his co-defendants. (Mon, 22 May 2006 10:14:02 GMT)

Macek's slapping Rath no crime but misdemeanour - state attorney
Prague- This weekend's attack on Health Minister David Rath by Miroslav Macek, former Civic Democrat (ODS) deputy head and current adviser to President Vaclav Klaus, will be assessed as a misdemeanour against the public peace, not as a crime, state attorney Tomas Blaha told CTK today. (Mon, 22 May 2006 10:27:36 GMT)

Judge Throws Out Lawyer in Saddam Trial
Guards forcibly ejected a defense lawyer from the courtroom and the chief judge shouted down Saddam Hussein on Monday in a stormy start to a new session of the trial of the former Iraqi leader and members of his regime. (Mon, 22 May 2006 11:23:35 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Warns Reporters
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says the Bush administration would not hesitate to track telephone calls made by reporters as part of a criminal leak investigation, and would prosecute journalists for publishing classified information. (Mon, 22 May 2006 11:35:57 GMT)

Saddam attorney tossed out second time
BAGHDAD, May 22 (UPI) -- An attorney for Saddam Hussein at his Baghdad war crimes trial was ejected a second time from the courtroom Monday after clashing with the judge. (Mon, 22 May 2006 11:40:48 GMT)

Judge Throws Out Lawyer in Saddam Trial
Judge Throws Out Defense Lawyer, Shouts Down Saddam Hussein in New Session of Trial (Mon, 22 May 2006 11:45:59 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Thrown Out in Saddam Trial
Guards forcibly ejected a defense lawyer from the courtroom and the chief judge shouted down Saddam Hussein in a stormy start Monday to the latest session of his trial. (Mon, 22 May 2006 11:48:39 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Thrown Out in Saddam Trial
Defense Lawyer Forcibly Removed by Guards in Saddam Trial; Judge Shouts Down Ex-Iraqi Leader (Mon, 22 May 2006 12:15:52 GMT)

Judge Throws Out Saddam's Lawyer
Guards forcibly pulled a defense lawyer out of the courtroom and the chief judge shouted down Saddam Hussein in a stormy start to a new session of the trial of the former Iraqi leader and members of his regime. (Mon, 22 May 2006 12:27:10 GMT)

Saddam Attorney Tossed Out Second Time
An attorney for Saddam Hussein at his Baghdad war crimes trial was ejected a second time from the courtroom Monday after clashing with the judge. Bushra Khalil was removed from the Iraqi Special Tribunal after ignoring Chief Judge Raouf Abdel-Rahman's admonition to remain silent. (Mon, 22 May 2006 12:33:11 GMT)

Saddam Attorney Tossed Out Second Time
An attorney for Saddam Hussein at his Baghdad war crimes trial removed her robe, throwing it in the direction of the judge after which two guards escorted her out of the courtroom. (Mon, 22 May 2006 13:05:51 GMT)

Tipster's Lawyer To Speak To FBI In Hoffa Search
The former lawyer of the man who supplied FBI agents with the latest tip on the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa will speak to federal agents Monday. (Mon, 22 May 2006 14:01:05 GMT)

Attorney General says caucuses must hold open meetings Post a Comment
The S.C. House Republican Caucus is a public body and must obey the state’s Freedom of Information Act, Attorney General Henry McMaster said in an opinion released Monday. (Mon, 22 May 2006 14:49:42 GMT)

Defense Attorney Ejected From Saddam Trial
The trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein took a stormy turn Monday as guards grabbed a defense attorney and pulled her from the courtroom. (Mon, 22 May 2006 16:38:57 GMT)

Attorney General Fighting Violence In Allentown
It was Pastor Jimmie Rivera from City Limits Assembly of God who took U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on a tour this morning of transitional homes in Allentown aimed at helping men and women out of prison get their lives back on track. (Mon, 22 May 2006 17:11:16 GMT)

Attorney general to lead case against Kenneth Hinson
(Columbia-AP) May 22, 2006 - The attorney general's office will lead the prosecution of a Darlington County man charged with abducting two teenage girls and raping them in an underground room. (Mon, 22 May 2006 17:19:46 GMT)

Uproar in court as judge ejects Saddam lawyer
Iraqi guards at Saddam Hussein's trial manhandled a defense lawyer from the court on Monday before witnesses, including one of the former president's half-brothers, gave testimony for some of his co-defendants. (Mon, 22 May 2006 18:34:33 GMT)

A Lawyer for Saddam Thrown Out of Court
Saddam's Only Female Defense Lawyer Removed From Courtroom; Judge Shouts Down Ex-Iraq Leader (Mon, 22 May 2006 19:01:54 GMT)

FBI declines lawyer's offer to point out Hoffa's burial site
A Birmingham lawyer says he offered this morning to lead the FBI to the burial place of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, but the FBI declined his offer. (Mon, 22 May 2006 19:07:15 GMT)

Lawyer for dead inmate wants state review of death
The lawyer for a woman who died while going through drug detoxification at the Hampden County House of Correction is asking the attorney general to investigate the death. (Mon, 22 May 2006 19:17:40 GMT)

Judge Tosses Saddam Lawyer From Court
Guards pulled the sole woman on Saddam Hussein's defense team from the court Monday after she had a shouting match with the chief judge, prompting her to throw off her lawyer's robe in rage. (Mon, 22 May 2006 20:15:31 GMT)

Young attorney admitted to practice
BESSEMER -- Attorney Anna Talaska, Ironwood, was recently admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin. The admission ceremony was held in front of the Supreme Court in Madison. The motion for Talaska's admission was made by her father, Bessemer attorney, James McKenzie. (Mon, 22 May 2006 20:32:05 GMT)

Judge Tosses Saddam Lawyer From Court
Iraqi Judge Throws Defense Lawyer for Saddam Hussein From Court After Shouting Match (Mon, 22 May 2006 20:46:12 GMT)

Lead paint lawyers seek new sanctions on attorney general
Lawyers for former lead paint manufacturers argued Monday that Attorney General Patrick Lynch should face additional punishment for public comments he made during the state's public nuisance case against the companies. (Mon, 22 May 2006 21:09:29 GMT)

Twanda Carlisle Hires Defense Attorney
Troubled City Councilwoman Twanda Carlisle has hired an attorney after investigations into her use of staff members may turn into a criminal question. (Mon, 22 May 2006 21:13:06 GMT)

Hoffa Tipster's Ex-Lawyer Meets With FBI
A one-time lawyer for the prisoner whose tip triggered the FBI-led search for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa met with authorities Monday to talk about information he claims to have about where the labor leader is buried. (Mon, 22 May 2006 21:15:25 GMT)

Attorney for outlet developer says sewage commissioner should recuse himself
An attorney for the developer wishing to build a 130-store premium outlet center on Route 66 in Tinton Falls has demanded in a letter that a commissioner of the Township of Neptune Sewerage Authority - and former president of the environmental group opposing the project - recuse himself from any application related to the project. (Mon, 22 May 2006 21:17:45 GMT)

N.C. attorney general sues insurance provider claiming fraud
Two financial services companies took hundreds of thousands of dollars from senior citizens through deceptive tactics, Attorney General Roy Cooper said Monday in a lawsuit against the estate advisers. (Mon, 22 May 2006 21:18:53 GMT)

Judge Tosses Saddam Lawyer From Court
Iraqi Judge Throws Defense Lawyer for Saddam Hussein From Court After Shouting Match (Mon, 22 May 2006 22:31:20 GMT)

Group Asks District Attorney To Charge Milwaukee Police Officer
A citizens group is asking the Milwaukee County district attorney to file criminal charges against a Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed a man. (Mon, 22 May 2006 23:21:01 GMT)

Pellicano Attorney Says Feds Were 'Outrageous'
An attorney for indicted Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano says the federal government engaged in "outrageous" conduct by using Pellicano's girlfriend as a source of information after she visited him in prison. (Mon, 22 May 2006 23:37:24 GMT)

Attorney pleads guilty in Milberg case
A Los Angeles attorney has admitted to passing illegal kickbacks from Milberg Weiss Bershad Hynes & Lerach, the nation's No. 1 class action law firm, to a plaintiff as part of a widening federal probe, according to court documents filed on Monday. (Tue, 23 May 2006 01:35:50 GMT)

N.C. attorney general sues insurance provider alleging fraud
RALEIGH, N.C. - Two financial services companies took hundreds of thousands of dollars from senior citizens through deceptive tactics, Attorney General Roy Cooper said Monday in a lawsuit against the estate advisers. (Tue, 23 May 2006 04:02:21 GMT)

Insurance Lawyer Admits to Giving Milberg Weiss Payments to Lead Client
Los Angeles insurance lawyer Richard Purtich's specialty was bad faith. L.A. federal prosecutors say that's not the case in a plea deal in which the lawyer has agreed to cooperate with the prosecution of securities class action firm Milberg Weiss Bershad & Schulman. (Tue, 23 May 2006 04:08:28 GMT)

High Court Won't Hear Appeal From Murderer Turned Attorney
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider the case of a convicted murderer who graduated from law school and is being thwarted in his efforts to become a practicing attorney in Arizona. (Tue, 23 May 2006 04:09:09 GMT)

Constitution under siege? ACLU attorney says Pennsylvania is a target state
The Constitution of the United States is, in fact, under siege,” and Pennsylvania is a target state, said American Civil Liberties Union staff attorney Paula Knudsen. (Tue, 23 May 2006 04:11:00 GMT)

Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Funneling Money
A Los Angeles lawyer pleaded guilty to a tax charge related to claims that he funneled money to a client of a law firm that was indicted for paying kickbacks. (Tue, 23 May 2006 04:51:18 GMT)

Hergert should be removed, attorney says
Nebraska Regent David Hergert’s flagrant violation of state campaign laws and his disregard for democratic principles make him unfit to hold office, an attorney argued in court papers Monday. (Tue, 23 May 2006 05:17:06 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Disputes Prosecutions Report
A U.S. attorney disputed a document that stated Border Patrol agents were demoralized by a lack of prosecutions of suspected immigrant smugglers, saying Monday the language reflected an individual's opinion and was not approved for release by Border Patrol management. (Tue, 23 May 2006 06:04:13 GMT)

Insurance Lawyer Admits to Giving Milberg Weiss Payments to Lead Client
In a plea agreement Monday, L.A. insurance lawyer Richard Purtich admits to taking payments from Milberg Weiss and passing them on to Steven Cooperman, an ophthalmologist who is the lead client in several Milberg Weiss securities class actions. (Tue, 23 May 2006 06:59:12 GMT)

Murder suspect says he was denied attorney
HAVANA - A Havana man jailed on charges of killing his ex-girlfriend with a knife says he was denied an attorney during police questioning. (Tue, 23 May 2006 08:15:12 GMT)

Borough attorney in Matawan rejects call for resignation
Borough Attorney Pasquale Menna rejected a Republican candidate's call for his resignation, saying he did nothing wrong by contributing to borough Democrats during last year's election. (Tue, 23 May 2006 08:17:35 GMT)

Ex-attorney testifies in priest-abuse trial
Former Maricopa County Attorney Rick Romley testified Monday that he didn't bring felony charges against suspended Monsignor Dale Fushek four years ago because there was no evidence that the Mesa priest had touched anyone sexually. (Tue, 23 May 2006 10:32:43 GMT)

CAMPAIGN 2006: San Francisco Judge / Ex-judge, lawyer contending for seat on Superior Court / Both have careers working
A former judge who ventured briefly into politics but now wants back on the bench and a lawyer known for taking on police brutality cases are vying for an open seat on San Francisco's Superior Court. For Lillian Sing, coming back to the court would be... (Tue, 23 May 2006 11:00:00 GMT)

Lawyer indicted on new theft charges
A Nashua (New Hampshire) lawyer already charged with stealing a half (M) million dollars from one client now faces new charges involving more than a (M) million dollars more. (Tue, 23 May 2006 11:47:24 GMT)