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Lawyer Says He's Not Sure John Ramsey Will Ever Speak to Media Again
BOULDER, COLORADO (AP) -- An arrest that should have brought relief to the family of JonBenet Ramsey has instead unleashed an onslaught of unwelcome attention that incensed the father of the 6-year-old who was found brutally slain a decade ago, a longtime family lawyer said Saturday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 06:47:48 GMT)

Legarda lawyer testifies to ‘ballot switching’
FORMER senator Loren Legarda’s lawyer became the first witness to testify that 2004 election returns (ERs) stored in the House of Representatives were allegedly altered. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 07:08:02 GMT)

Tight race for DFL's attorney general nod
Minnesota's Democratic voters will pick their attorney general candidate Sept. 12 from three contenders — all promising to represent the powerless, all pledging to aggressively police health care companies and all vowing to crack down on lawbreakers, whether the offenders wear gang colors or pinstripe suits. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:03:59 GMT)

Gloves are off in race for county state's attorney: Nolan, Kelly squaring off
BARRE - Few of the season's electoral races offer as compelling a backdrop as the one that frames the Republican primary for Washington County State's Attorney. ... - By Peter Hirschfeld Times Argus Staff (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 08:37:13 GMT)

Chinese researcher for NY Times to appeal: lawyer
A Chinese researcher for the New York Times who was sentenced to three years jail for fraud will contest the conviction after having beat a separate charge of illegally leaking state secrets, his lawyer said on Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 09:15:54 GMT)

Attorney sentenced on child-porn charges
JEFFERSON CITY - An attorney who has practiced around the lake area was sentenced in federal court yesterday for possessing and attempting to distribute child pornography. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 10:12:13 GMT)

State report assails Florida's top appeals lawyer for Death Row inmates
Tallahassee· State investigators have issued a scathing report on how South Florida's top appellate lawyer for Death Row inmates handles his office and taxpayer dollars. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 10:38:27 GMT)

U.S. Attorney confirms departure
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Despite allegations of age discrimination against veteran attorneys, departing U.S. Attorney Jim Vines said he's proud of the work his office has done and that the number of attorneys working under him have increased since his appointment four years ago. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 13:18:19 GMT)

Welcome to The Lawyer UK 100
In The Lawyer UK 100 Annual Report is now established as the benchmark for any meaningful financial comparisons between law firms. Click below to read the comprehensive analysis of the legal profession. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 13:34:25 GMT)

Women's Rights Lawyer Quits, Says She Feels Threatened
A prominent Berlin women's rights lawyer and critic of Islam has closed her practice, saying her life is in danger and the state has failed to protect her. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:07:32 GMT)

Attorney: Saudi will admit some charges in domestic servant case
A Saudi Arabian princess charged with forcing two Indonesia woman to be her domestic servants and violating immigration laws will admit to some of the charges, her attorney said. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:59:55 GMT)

Prosecutors Seek Long Prison Term For Lawyer In Terror Case
NEW YORK -- Seeking a 30-year prison term for a lawyer convicted of supplying information to terrorists, prosecutors argued the attorney engaged for more than two years in "extremely dangerous and devious" conduct to help an Egyptian terrorist leader communicate with followers despite U.S. efforts to silence him. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:11:34 GMT)

Lawyer wants public hearings on Bolante case
Lawyer Harry Roque is petitioning a US court to open to the public the court hearings on ex-agriculture official Jocelyn Bolante's immigration case, ANC reported Monday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 17:36:39 GMT)

Regn of power of attorney: Sale of property
The state government has made registration of power of attorney compulsory from September one. Now, a person having power of attorney will only be able to sell his property when his power of attorney has been registered. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 18:28:32 GMT)

Sanders sworn in as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Tyree Irving conducted the swearing-in ceremony to install Everett T. Sanders as new city attorney for Natchez on Tuesday. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:55:18 GMT)

Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:09:34 GMT)

Judge declines Airbus' bid to axe lawyer
A District of Columbia Superior Court judge has shelved efforts by Airbus to disqualify Boeing Co. lawyers from working on a contentious trade dispute. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 22:28:35 GMT)

Mortgage fraud scheme gets Greenville lawyer a prison sentence
(Columbia) September 1, 2006 - Last March, a Greenville lawyer admitted he sent false loan documents to residential mortgage lenders in the Upstate. Now Alex J. Newton has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison. (Mon, 04 Sep 2006 23:07:55 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Says Sentence Is Too Severe
A Turner man faces at least five years in federal prison for blowing up a soda machine. His lawyer says the penalty "is way out of proportion for the nature of the crime." (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:25:21 GMT)

Investigators: Possible Arson at South Tahoe Lawyer's Home
Fire officials are investigating whether a possible explosion and blaze that destroyed a prominent defense lawyer's home in South Lake Tahoe was an accident or arson. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 01:47:08 GMT)

Attorney: Saudi will admit some charges in domestic servant case
BOSTON -- A Saudi Arabian princess charged with forcing two Indonesia woman to be her domestic servants and violating immigration laws will admit to some of the charges, her attorney said. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:11:22 GMT)

Controversial U.S. attorney to leave post
NASHVILLE - Despite allegations of age discrimination against veteran attorneys, departing U.S. Attorney Jim Vines said he's proud of the work his office has done and that the number of attorneys working under him has increased since his appointment four years ago. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:35:33 GMT)

Attorney: Saudi will admit some charges in domestic servant case
BOSTON (AP): A Saudi Arabian princess charged with forcing two Indonesia woman to be her domestic servants and violating immigration laws will admit to some of the charges, her attorney said. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 04:37:43 GMT)

GOP attorney general candidates tend to agree
Of the relatively few differences between the two Republicans in next week's state attorney general primary, there's one that voters may never hear about from the candidates. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 05:35:04 GMT)

Calif. lawyer to take over Karr case
John Mark Karr, exonerated as a suspect in the slaying of JonBenet Ramsey, has asked a San Francisco lawyer to represent him as he awaits extradition to California to face child-pornography charges. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 07:49:22 GMT)

Pittsfield man accused of rape hires new attorney
(Pittsfield, MASS - AP) - A Pittsfield man accused of raping a Dalton woman with two other men and videotaping the attack nearly eight years ago has hired a new attorney. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:12:23 GMT)

Terror lawyer could get life behind bars
A civil rights lawyer convicted of helping a notorious terrorist client is frightened at the prospect of spending the rest of her life behind bars, one of her attorneys said yesterday. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:35:41 GMT)

N.Y. prosecutors want lawyer punished
Prosecutors seeking a 30-year prison term for a lawyer convicted of aiding terrorists have called her behavior "flagrant abuse of her profession" ahead of next month's sentencing hearing. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 08:54:45 GMT)

Terror sheik's lawyer fears life in jail
A civil rights lawyer convicted of helping a notorious terrorist client is frightened at the prospect of spending the rest of her life behind bars, one of her attorneys said Monday. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:20:53 GMT)

Attorney general race is low-key
In the Nov. 7 race for attorney general, it may be difficult for incumbent Republican Mike Cox and Democratic challenger Amos Williams to get voters to notice them. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 10:33:43 GMT)

New city attorney's agreement before council
EUREKA -- The City Council will look Tuesday at authorizing an agreement with its new city attorney. Sheryl Schaffner, a part-time judge pro tem in Sacramento and former Davis councilwoman, was selected to replace City Attorney David Tranberg. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:22:43 GMT)

Lawyer defends clients in Katrina nursing home deaths
Their lawyer says the owners of a Louisiana nursing home are being unfairly blamed for the deaths of 34 patients during Hurricane Katrina. James Cobb says he has new information, which he will present Tuesday, that will rebut the 34 negligent homicide charges filed against the owners of St. Rita's Nursing Home. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:35:30 GMT)

N.Y. Prosecutors Want Lawyer Punished
Prosecutors Seek Long Prison Term for Civil Rights Lawyer Convicted in N.Y. Terrorism Case (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:40:03 GMT)

Lawyer defends clients in Katrina deaths
NEW ORLEANS Their lawyer says the owners of a Louisiana nursing home are being unfairly blamed for the deaths of 34 patients during Hurricane Katrina. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:10:38 GMT)

Poll: One-fourth of voters undecided in state attorney general's race
ALBUQUERQUE A survey of 674 registered voters statewide finds 26 percent of them are undecided when it comes to the race for New Mexico attorney general. The poll... (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:18:15 GMT)

Attorney: Clients scapegoats in Katrina nursing home deaths
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (AP) -- The owners of a nursing home where 34 people died in Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters are being unfairly blamed for the failings of the Louisiana and federal governments, the owners' defense attorney said. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:24:30 GMT)

Prosecutors seek long prison term for lawyer in terrorism case
NEW YORK Prosecutors say a lawyer convicted of supplying information to terrorists deserves a 30-year prison sentence. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:36:15 GMT)

Microsoft Appoints New Top Lawyer to Tackle EC
Microsoft Corp has appointed a new in-house lawyer to handle cases in EMEA, including its ongoing antitrust spat with the European Commission. The company has promoted from within, handing the role to Erich Andersen who has been a part of Microsoft's in-house legal team since 1995. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:50:18 GMT)

Lawyer: New information says nursing home owners not responsible for deaths
The lawyer for the owners of St. Rita's Nursing Home, where 34 people died in Hurricane Katrina's floodwaters, planned to present new details Tuesday in defense of his clients who were charged with negligent homicide last September. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 12:50:49 GMT)

Civil rights lawyer faces long term prison term for aiding terrorists
NEW YORK - Prosecutors seeking a 30-year prison term for a lawyer convicted of aiding terrorists have called her behavior "flagrant abuse of her profession" ahead of next month's sentencing... (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 14:10:31 GMT)

King quits attorney general's race
The Democratic campaign for New York state attorney general has one less candidate. Charlie King has ended his campaign for the party's nomination for attorney general. He is throwing his support behind the campaign of former federal Housing Secretary Andrew Cuomo. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:16:53 GMT)

Attorney general primary candidates prepare for final debate
Small Business Times readers and the general public are invited to attend debates among the Democratic and Republican candidates for Wisconsin attorney general on Wednesday, Sept. 6. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 16:36:15 GMT)

State High Court Decides Outcome of 1867 Race for District Attorney
Volney E. Howard and Albert B. Chapman were combatants in the 1867 race for the post of district attorney of Los Angeles County, then held by Howard. The question as to which of these Democratic faithfuls won the election was ultimately decided by the state Supreme Court. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:03:37 GMT)

Lawyer For Lil Kim and Mike Tyson Dies
New York trial lawyer Mel Sachs, whose clients included Lil Kim and Mike Tyson, died Wednesday (August 30th) in Manhattan after a bout with pancreatic cancer. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:08:20 GMT)

DFL attorney general candidates debate
Minnesota DFLers have three attorney general candidates to choose from when they vote in the primary election on Sept. 12. Steve Kelley, Bill Luther and Lori Swanson make their cases to the voters. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:20:13 GMT)

Attorney general asked for legal opinion on Blues reserves...
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem (STEN'-jum) is being asked for a legal opinion on the idea of premium refunds by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota. The question comes from State Insurance Commissioner Jim Poolman. He says the Blues h (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:35:03 GMT)

Heather emerges from 3-hour meeting with Diana lawyer
Striding out side by side, this is Heather Mills pictured for the first time with her lawyer - the man who famously represented Princess Diana. Eyes hidden beneath her trademark sunglasses, the 38-year-old activist emerged from an intense 3-hour legal consultation (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:51:25 GMT)

Van Blaricum nominated for Pratt County attorney position
Half of two key attorney positions for the city and county is expected to be filled by the end of the week. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 17:52:41 GMT)

New Chief State's Attorney Sworn In
ROCKY HILL, Conn. -- The state of Connecticut swore in a new chief state's attorney Tuesday after criticism forced Christopher Morano to withdraw a reappointment bid. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 18:45:58 GMT)

San Francisco Attorney Appointed To Represent Karr
John Mark Karr, who Colorado authorities declined to press charges against in the JonBenet Ramsey case, will be represented by San Francisco attorney Robert Amparan in a Sonoma county child pornography trial. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:07:19 GMT)

Arellano-Felix Attorney Wants Out Of Case
The defense attorney for alleged drug kingpin Javier Arellano-Felix wants out of the case. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:15:07 GMT)

Defense lawyer quits serial shootings case
PHOENIX -- The lawyer for Serial Shooter suspect Dale Hausner says he's been taken off the case. Garrett Simpson tells The Associated Press today that Superior Court Judge James Keppel removed him as Hausner's lawyer. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:24:44 GMT)

Defense lawyer removed from 'Serial' case
The lawyer for Serial Shooter suspect Dale Hausner says he's been taken off the case. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 19:29:00 GMT)

Kevin Coe's lawyer seeks hearing delay
SPOKANE - The lawyer for Kevin Coe is asking for a delay in Wednesday's hearing to determine if the man convicted of one of the rapes that terrorized Spokane's South Hill neighborhood a quarter-century ago should remain in custody. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:16:33 GMT)

Karr's Lawyer Wants Speedy Trial On Porn Charges
John Mark Karr's new lawyer asked a Sonoma County judge on Tuesday to hear his client's case on child pornography charges as soon as possible. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 20:31:17 GMT)

Karr lawyer asks for speedy hearing
SANTA ROSA, Calif. The new lawyer for John Karr is asking a California judge to quickly hear the child-porn case against him. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:15:10 GMT)

Karr lawyer asks for speedy hearing
SANTA ROSA, Calif. The new lawyer for John Karr is asking a California judge to quickly hear the child-porn case against him. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:16:15 GMT)

Karr lawyer asks for speedy hearing
SANTA ROSA, Calif. The new lawyer for John Karr is asking a California judge to quickly hear the child-porn case against him. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:17:16 GMT)

Karr lawyer asks for speedy hearing
SANTA ROSA, Calif. The new lawyer for John Karr is asking a California judge to quickly hear the child-porn case against him. Karr was cleared last week in the JonBenet... (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:18:15 GMT)

Karr lawyer asks for speedy hearing
SANTA ROSA, Calif. The new lawyer for John Karr is asking a California judge to quickly hear the child-porn case against him. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:21:07 GMT)

Karr lawyer asks for speedy hearing
SANTA ROSA, Calif. The new lawyer for John Karr is asking a California judge to quickly hear the child-porn case against him. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:26:07 GMT)

Race For Worcester District Attorney Heats Up
For the first time in three decades, Worcester will have a new district attorney. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:46:05 GMT)

Clara Harris Blames Conviction On Attorney
The woman who ran over and killed her cheating husband in a Clear Lake hotel parking lot hired a new attorney and wants a new trial based on ineffective counsel from her high-profile trial attorney, George Parnham, KPRC Local 2 reported. (Tue, 05 Sep 2006 21:51:27 GMT)

Karr's lawyer wants speedy trial
The lawyer for former JonBenet Ramsey slaying suspect John Mark Karr asked a Sonoma County judge on Tuesday to hear his client's case on child pornography charges as soon as possible. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:40:51 GMT)

Democrat Campbell easily wins attorney general nomination
The race for Florida attorney general officially became a two-man contest Tuesday when Broward Democrat Walter ''Skip'' Campbell handily defeated a publicity-shy challenger. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:18:15 GMT)

Defense lawyer off serial shooter case
The lawyer representing one of the men accused in the city's serial shootings said Tuesday his office will not be involved in the case and has asked the judge to appoint a new defense team. He would not say why. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:18:40 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Off Serial Shooter Case
The lawyer representing one of the men accused in the city's serial shootings said Tuesday his office will not be involved in the case and has asked the judge to appoint a new defense team. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:18:40 GMT)

Campbell wins Democratic nomination for attorney general
MIAMI -- State Sen. Skip Campbell easily won the Democratic nomination Tuesday for attorney general over a little-known lawyer who did not campaign and raised almost no money. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 01:39:24 GMT)

Norfolk lawyer named to state Board of Corrections
RICHMOND - Peter G. Decker III of Norfolk has been appointed to the Virginia Board of Corrections. Gov. Timothy M. Kaine made the announcement Tuesday. Decker is a lawyer with Decker, Cardon, Thomas, . . . (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:01:58 GMT)

Lawyer defends wiretapping program
A government lawyer used a dramatic scenario of a nuclear attack on Washington to illustrate his arguments Tuesday in defense of President Bush's warrantless wiretapping program. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:34:30 GMT)

Get To Know GOP Candidates For Attorney General
In the race for Wisconsin's Attorney General, two Republican candidates are vying for your vote. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 02:41:25 GMT)

Lawyer: sheriff's deputies used a Taser in arrests of Gatewood, Brown
Two defensive backs suspended for game against Ohio State. The lawyer representing two suspended Texas football players said Travis County deputies unnecessarily used Tasers on Tarell Brown and Tyrell Gatewood before they were arrested early Monday morning. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 03:43:20 GMT)

Former top city lawyer opposes succession opinion
The lawyer who served as Pittsburgh's solicitor throughout Mayor Tom Murphy's three terms disagreed yesterday with a city legal opinion that would give Mayor Luke Ravenstahl until 2009 before he faces the voters. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:06:17 GMT)

mary, Broward voters overwhelmingly chose Attorney General Charlie Crist, giving him more than 69 percent of the vote
mary, Broward voters overwhelmingly chose Attorney General Charlie Crist, giving him more than 69 percent of the vote. The election was relatively glitch-free, especially compared to 2002, the last time Broward voters went to polls in a primary election for governor. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:21:36 GMT)

Candidates for district attorney won't debate
Waukesha - A planned debate in Waukesha County's hotly contested district attorney's race has been canceled after... (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:39:08 GMT)

State Senate District 30: Attorney Deutch leads big-spending Slosberg
Attorney Ted Deutch, who began his quest for the state Senate as a longshot and faced a staggering $2.9 million spending blitz by his opponent, was ahead in early returns Tuesday night in a bruising Democratic primary against state Rep. Irving Slosberg of Boca Raton. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:45:04 GMT)

Race for Attorney General Heats Up
The four-way Democratic contest for attorney general shrank yesterday when the one African-American candidate, Charlie King, dropped out and endorsed the front-runner, Andrew Cuomo. The announcement came as the Village Voice published a 4,100-word story concerning Mr. Cuomo's close relationship with a developer, Andrew Farkas, whom the federal government sued while he was secretary of housing and (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 04:49:26 GMT)

Superlative use in attorney ads under review
Words like "best" and "super" are ubiquitous in ads. They're attached to everything from cars to cereal to coffee filters. So, it's only natural that lawyers would pick up the lingo to hock their own wares. Enter a pair of attorney-ranking lists "SuperLawyers" and "The Best Lawyers in America." (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 05:51:11 GMT)

Attorney to pitch housing proposal
Offering affordable homes within new developments is rare in Columbia, but at least one local attorney wants to change that with The Village at River’s Edge. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:08:55 GMT)

Karr's lawyer wants quick trial
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - John Mark Karr's new lawyer asked a Sonoma County judge Tuesday to hear his client's case on child-pornography charges as soon as possible. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:11:51 GMT)

Campbell secures Democratic nomination for state attorney general
Broward County legislator Walter G. "Skip" Campbell secured the Democratic nomination for state attorney general Tuesday night, beating a challenger who conceded the race well before half the state's voting precincts reported results. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:14:58 GMT)

Defense attorney wins in Broward Circuit Court race; others bound for runoffs
Only one of three races for Broward Circuit Court judge was decided Tuesday night when veteran defense attorney Charlie Kaplan won the Group 6 seat, defeating former prosecutor Ken Padowitz. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:16:38 GMT)

Mills flies back to meet Diana lawyer
Sir Paul McCartney's estranged wife Heather Mills flew back to the UK for a gruelling three-hour meeting with top divorce lawyer Anthony Julius yesterday to discuss legal proceedings. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 07:35:03 GMT)

Defense lawyer says he's off Phoenix serial shootings case
PHOENIX (AP) - The lawyer representing accused serial shooter Dale S. Hausner said Tuesday his office will no longer be involved in the case and has asked the judge to appoint a new defense team. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:19:40 GMT)

No CCTV footage to clear Corby: lawyer
The lawyer of an Australian beautician convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia said no closed circuit television footage had been obtained from Sydney airport that might clear his client. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:23:45 GMT)

Attorney poised to succeed incumbent
Real estate broker and attorney Bob Kanjian appeared to land a decisive victory Tuesday in a nonpartisan race for a seat on the Palm Beach County School Board. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 09:29:50 GMT)

Corby's lawyer says no CCTV footage from airport
The Indonesian lawyer of convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby says no closed circuit television (CCTV) footage had been obtained from Sydney airport that might clear his client. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:27:27 GMT)

Lawyer uses nuclear attack scenario in arguing for president's use of warrantless wiretaps
A government lawyer used a dramatic scenario of a nuclear attack on Washington to illustrate his arguments Tuesday in defense of President Bush's (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:10:38 GMT)

Sharpton endorses Andrew Cuomo in attorney general's race
NEW YORK The Reverend Al Sharpton is endorsing Democrat Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York state attorney general. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:52:58 GMT)

Sharpton Endorses Cuomo For Attorney General
The Reverend Al Sharpton is endorsing Democrat Andrew Cuomo in the race for New York state attorney general. The civil rights activist gave his support to the former federal housing secretary just before Wednesday's debate in Manhattan involving the Democratic candidates seeking the party's nomination to run in the November election. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:57:51 GMT)

King drops attorney general bid; Cuomo faces claim
ALBANY - The increasingly bitter Democratic primary for state attorney general lost one of its contenders Tuesday, the same day that questions were raised about the dealings of front-runner Andrew Cuomo with a wealthy real estate developer. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:04:06 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Discusses Terror Prosecutions
Morning Edition , September 6, 2006 · Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spoke with reporters Tuesday about how the administration makes decisions on prosecutions in the war on terror. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:19:34 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Discusses Terror Prosecutions
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales spoke with reporters Tuesday about how the administration makes decisions on prosecutions in the war on terror. At the news briefing, he explained why al-Qaida co-conspirator Zacharias Moussaoui was charged in a criminal court, while other terrorism suspects were not. Ari Shapiro reports. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 13:20:01 GMT)

Lawyer for Livedoor CEO Alleges Frame-Up
The chief lawyer for a high-profile Japanese Internet entrepreneur on trial for charges of inflating his company's earnings accused prosecutors on Wednesday of framing his client to exploit his celebrity status and boost their own careers. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:20:16 GMT)

Stabbing case a tragedy, defence lawyer says
The lawyer representing an 18-year-old St. John's man accused of killing his brother last week describes the case as a tragedy. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:10:57 GMT)

Hewlett faces US attorney probe
A US attorney general is investigating methods used by Hewlett Packard to spy on senior members of staff. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:38:50 GMT)

Attorney: Texas' Brown passes university drug test
Texas cornerback Tarell Brown has tested negative on a drug screening for cocaine and marijuana administered by the university, his attorney Jamie Balagia, told ESPN's Joe Schad on Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:02:31 GMT)

Get To Know GOP Candidates For Attorney General
In the race for Wisconsin's Attorney General, two Republican candidates are vying for your vote. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 18:26:41 GMT)

Lawyer slams reports of HIV asylum seekers
Reports that a group of South African women infected with HIV are among 150 delegates of last month's international Aids conference seeking refugee status in Canada may be misleading, according to a lawyer for some of the women. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:32:52 GMT)

Lawyer intends to file lawsuit in fatal bus crash
The lawyer for at least two survivors in last week's deadly bus crash on the Northway plans to file a lawsuit this week. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 19:45:59 GMT)

Lawyer: UT cornerback passed drug test
Texas cornerback Tarell Brown passed a voluntary drug test administered in the aftermath of Monday’s arrest, Brown’s lawyer said Wednesday (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:17:22 GMT)

Jackon must pay for ex-wife's attorney
Michael Jackson must pay $60,000 in attorney fees for his ex-wife as she pursues a custody case against the pop superstar, a judge ordered Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:48:34 GMT)

Attorney: Ralph Sampson to plead guilty
Former NBA and Virginia star Ralph Sampson has agreed to plead guilty to mail fraud and serve two months in jail, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:50:52 GMT)

Glendening backs Simms for attorney general
Candidate picks up endorsement, criticizes rival Gansler for recent comments Attorney general candidate Stuart Simms picked up an endorsement today from former Gov. Parris Glendening and criticized his primary rival, Douglas Gansler, for comments Gansler recently made about his reprimand by the Maryland Court of Appeals. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 20:58:11 GMT)

Man Accused Of Kidnapping Attorney Indicted
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- An ex-convict accused of kidnapping a Birmingham attorney at gunpoint during the summer has been indicted by a federal grand jury. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:03:08 GMT)

Attorney: Ralph Sampson to Plead Guilty
RICHMOND, Va. -- Former NBA and Virginia star Ralph Sampson has agreed to plead guilty to mail fraud and serve two months in jail, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:04:34 GMT)

Attorney general should be above politics
The writer is counsel and policy director of the Scott Rolle for Attorney General campaign. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:11:00 GMT)

Jackson Must Pay for Ex-Wife's Attorney
Michael Jackson Must Pay $60,000 for Ex-Wife's Attorney in Los Angeles Custody Case (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:24:28 GMT)

Football: UT cornerback's drug test negative, lawyer says
AUSTIN — Texas cornerback Tarell Brown tested negative for drug use the day of his arrest on misdemeanor marijuana charges, his lawyer said. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:27:16 GMT)

NY Attorney General Spitzer to drop some civil charges against AIG's Greenberg
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has dropped two of six civil charges against former American International Group (NYSE:AIG) CEO Maurice (Hank) Greenberg, a top Spitzer lawyer confirmed Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:35:05 GMT)

Prominent Toronto lawyer gets 15 months in jail
A prominent Toronto lawyer and political insider has been sentenced to 15 months in jail after pleading guilty last month to money laundering and theft. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:50:23 GMT)

Jackson must pay for ex-wife's attorney
Michael Jackson must pay $60,000 in attorney fees for his ex-wife as she pursues a custody case against the pop superstar, a judge ordered Wednesday. He did not rule on whether to grant Deborah Rowe visitation rights to the couple's children, Prince Michael and Paris. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 21:52:05 GMT)

Attorney: Longhorns' Brown passed drug test
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Suspended Texas cornerback Tarell Brown passed a drug test after he was arrested on misdemeanor drug and weapon charges, his attorney's office said Wednesday. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:23:06 GMT)

Tension Shows in Attorney General Debate
In the debate between the Democratic candidates for attorney general, Andrew M. Cuomo struck back amid Mark Green’s barrage of criticism. (Wed, 06 Sep 2006 23:10:45 GMT)

Lawyer: No jail for Noe in donation case
A prominent GOP fundraiser who pleaded guilty to funneling $45,000 to President Bush's re-election campaign should be sentenced to community service instead of prison time, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 01:40:29 GMT)

Feds add to charges against suspect in Birmingham lawyer's kidnap
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. An indictment unsealed today shows that a man facing state charges of kidnapping, robbing and raping a Birmingham lawyer will also face federal charges. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:06:37 GMT)

Jackson must pay ex-wife's attorney fees
Michael Jackson must pay $60,000 in attorney fees for his ex-wife as she pursues a custody case against the pop superstar, a judge ordered Wednesday. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:57:19 GMT)

Lawyer for fallen Japanese Internet mogul accuses prosecutors of frame-up
The chief lawyer for a high-profile Japanese Internet entrepreneur on trial on charges of inflating his company's earnings is accusing prosecutors of framing his client. - (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:17:42 GMT)

New York Attorney General Drops Some Civil Charges Against Former AIG Execs
Sept. 7, 2006 (Associated Press) New York's attorney general has dropped two of six civil charges against former American International Group Chief Executive Maurice "Hank" Greenberg and another former executive of the company, a top attorney for the prosecutor said Wednesday. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:22:48 GMT)

Jackson Must Pay Ex-Wife's Attorney Fees
Michael Jackson Ordered to Pay $60,000 in LA Custody Case for Ex-Wife's Attorney Fees (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:24:35 GMT)

Former Tenn. attorney for wife's murder
A former Nashville attorney convicted of killing his wife and plotting to kill her parents was sentenced Wednesday to 56 years in prison. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:17:18 GMT)

City Lawyer Says Voters Should Not Decide Education Policy
A city lawyer told an appellate court yesterday that local voters should have no direct say in budgetary decisions involving the city school system. "There simply is no room for local legislation" on matters of educational policy, the attorney, Alan Krams, said. The legal dispute stems from an effort by a coalition, including the United Federation of Teachers, to require that a portion of school (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 04:34:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Jones case exposes flaws of drug-testing system
While Marion Jones was exonerated with a negative "B" or confirmation sample Wednesday, the drug testing-system suffered a damaging blow to its credibility, according to Jones' lawyer. The system again failed to produce an EPO confirmation on a major track and field star. It has happened before, including in 2003 with then-Kenyan and current U.S. middle-distance runner Bernard Lagat. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 06:40:03 GMT)

Union Appoints Lawyer, Adds Organizing Chief
The Screen Actors Guild has appointed a new top lawyer and an organizing chief. (Thu, 07 Sep 2006 07:27:12 GMT)