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U.S. Attorney Larson Retiring
AP - U.S. Attorney Charles Larson Senior is stepping down. The 71-year-old prosecutor says he'll retired at the end of the year. He has served more than for 14 years as the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, which includes 52 counties with offices in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:48:29 GMT)

Attorney says Anna Nicole Smith supports probe of son's death
An attorney for Anna Nicole Smith says she supports a formal inquest into the death of her 20-year-old son. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 20:51:53 GMT)

Attorney In Jones Murder Trial Asks To Withdraw
The attorney representing Kent Jones, the man accused of murdering Linda Jensen of Big Lake Township in 1992, is asking to withdraw from the case, creating another setback in an already drawn out criminal process. More Crime News (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:00:03 GMT)

Lawyer tries to punch holes in case linking Jaballah to terror
TORONTO (CP) - The federal case against a suspected Egyptian terrorist who fears he'll be tortured if deported back to his homeland is "laughable" and "amounts to nothing," his lawyer argued Wednesday. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:28:46 GMT)

Attorney General Retiring
(AP) U-S Attorney Charles Larson Senior is stepping down. The 71-year-old prosecutor says he'll retired at the end of the year. He has served more than for 14 years as the U-S attorney for the Northern District of Iowa, which includes 52 counties with offices in Cedar Rapids and Sioux City. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:34:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Anna Nicole Smith Supports Probe
Anna Nicole Smith Supports Investigation of Adult Son's Death in Bahamas, Lawyer Says (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:40:16 GMT)

Attorney says Anna Nicole Smith supports probe of son's death
NASSAU, Bahamas An attorney for Anna Nicole Smith says she supports a formal inquest into the death of her 20-year-old son. Daniel Smith died Sunday while visiting... (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:40:51 GMT)

How to Hire a Lawyer in Brazil Part 3
By Jose Santiago Here is the third and final part of Jose's article, with advice on hiring a lawyer in Brazil. To read the previous parts click the relevant link at the end of the article. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 21:44:59 GMT)

Refco bank lenders to get repaid in full-lawyer
NEW YORK, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Bank lenders to bankrupt brokerage Refco Inc. will get repaid in full except for default interest, a lawyer for the trustee for Refco Capital Markets said on Thursday. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:02:41 GMT)

U.S. attorney Larson announces retirement
U.S. Attorney Charles Larson Sr. announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of year. Larson, 71, has served 14 years at the U.S. attorney for... (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:14:01 GMT)

Drug mule Rush's lawyer hopeful
THE lawyer for Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rush said he is optimistic his client will not get the death sentence. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:59:47 GMT)

Rush's appeal chances hopeful: lawyer
The lawyer for Bali Nine drug mule Scott Rush says he's optimistic his client will not get the death sentence. - (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:26:08 GMT)

Lawyer insists injured trainee fired
A lawyer has rejected a claim by Warrnambool Abattoirs that a trainee was not sacked after a workplace accident. (Thu, 14 Sep 2006 23:44:00 GMT)

Lawyer insists injured trainee fired
A lawyer has rejected a claim by Warrnambool Abattoirs that a trainee was not sacked after a workplace accident. Aaron Willis fell at the Midfield Meats factory and received medical treatment at the Warrnambool hospital last year. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:12:31 GMT)

Attorney named to DSU board
Retired Wilmington attorney Charles McDowell today joined the Delaware State University Board of Trustees, filling a seat that has been vacant for more than a year. With his appointment, plus the swearing-in of two new board members appointed by Gov. Ruth Ann Minner and the reappointment of two members whose terms expired in August, the 17-member board has only one empty seat remaining. That (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:45:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Anna Nicole Smith Supports Probe
Anna Nicole Smith Supports Investigation of Adult Son's Death in Bahamas, Lawyer Says (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 01:24:44 GMT)

Lawyer says Karr will fight porn charges
John Mark Karr, the one-time suspect in the JonBenet Ramsey case, plans to fight 5-year-old misdemeanor child pornography charges he faces in California, his defense lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:12:47 GMT)

FCC media study was destroyed, lawyer says
WASHINGTON -- A government agency ordered staff to destroy a draft study at odds with media ownership arguments made in 2003, a former agency lawyer says. The study suggested allowing a company to own more than one TV station in a market would hurt local broadcast news coverage. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:14:44 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith and lawyer cleared to leave Bahamas
NASSAU, Bahamas (Reuters) - Anna Nicole Smith and the lawyer who was with her when her son died in her Bahamian hospital room are free to leave the islands, police said on Thursday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:00:08 GMT)

Developer wants attorney recused
BELVIDERE -- William Krame, developer for Kasson Belvidere LLC, told council that attorney Brian Smith should excuse himself from giving then further advice pertaining to The Summit, an active adult community Krame plans to build off Manunkachunk Road. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:24:11 GMT)

Walsh, Sutter exchange jabs in district attorney race
The newspaper ad from 1990 shows Bristol County District Attorney candidate Paul Walsh promising, if elected, that he "will stop the practice of plea bargaining with drug traffickers. I will never offer a deal to a drug trafficker." (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 04:41:08 GMT)

City appoints interim attorney
MONTEBELLO - John P. Pringle will become the city's new interim city attorney, replacing Marco Martinez, who was fired last month, the Montebello City Council has decided. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:06:28 GMT)

Defense attorney trying to keep shooting suspect out of prison
The defense attorney for a Fallon man accused in a June shooting on Regan Place that injured four people objects to a parole and probation report that recommends his client serve prison time for the alleged crime. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:09:15 GMT)

Karr will fight old child porn charges, his lawyer says
SANTA ROSA - John Mark Karr, the onetime suspect in the JonBenet Ramsey case, plans to fight 5-year-old misdemeanor child pornography charges he faces in California, his defense lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:25:18 GMT)

Lawyer: FCC Destroyed Report
It Suggests That Concentrated Media Ownership Hurts Local TV News Coverage The Federal Communications Commission ordered its staff to destroy all copies of a draft study that suggested that greater concentration of media ownership would hurt local TV news coverage, a former lawyer at the agency says. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:26:09 GMT)

Capeless for district attorney
The campaign for district attorney fought by incumbent David Capeless and challenger Judith Knight has been a healthy one for Berkshire County, bringing complex issues of crime and punishment before voters. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:26:37 GMT)

Attorney general backs gay-marriage ban
The legal opinion issued by Bob McDonnell, who as a delegate backed the proposed constitutional amendment, leaves Gov. Kaine unconvinced. Attorney General Bob McDonnell ruled Thursday that a proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage wouldn't open a Pandora's box of trouble for unmarried couples, gay or straight, thus taking aim at critics who say the measure is dangerously vague. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:31:08 GMT)

Lawyer: Green candidate's Senate petition is invalid
The Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate has too few valid signatures to qualify for the Nov. 7 ballot, a lawyer for state Democrats told a judge yesterday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:00:58 GMT)

Attorney General to speak at Internet crime conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez speaks Thursday in Kansas City at a conference to combat Internet crime against children. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:21:24 GMT)

Iowa City lawyer facing sanctions
An Iowa City lawyer involved in a racial discrimination lawsuit that was dismissed last week because he missed deadlines has been fined and is temporarily barred from litigating cases in federal court, a magistrate judge ordered. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:37:09 GMT)

Drug charges get lawyer suspended
A Yakima lawyer and expert on elder law has been suspended for two years following his conviction on drug possession charges, the Washington State Bar announced. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 08:47:05 GMT)

Group honors Montgomery attorney
Montgomery attorney Will O'Rear is the recipient of the National Alliance for Mental Illness Friend of the Court Award. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:17:38 GMT)

Lawyer for jailed activists in Zimbabwe says police promise medical help after assaults
A lawyer for imprisoned labor leaders who tried to stage anti-government protests said yesterday police had acknowledged several needed medical attention after being assaulted during the thwarted demonstrations. ... (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:35:21 GMT)

Sparks fly in attorney general debate
NEWARK - State Sen. Marc Dann and State Auditor Betty Montgomery got into a spirited discussion about political corruption during a debate between the state attorney general candidates. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:16:45 GMT)

Attorney general sues Kalypso’s
Attorney General Steve Carter has sued a now-closed Internet consignment store that had done business in Allen County. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 11:26:43 GMT)

Convicted pedophile's court files sent to Toronto lawyer
REGINA - A copy of the evidence the Crown has compiled against alleged kidnapper and pedophile Peter Whitmore will be sent to Toronto lawyer Daniel Brodsky. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:30:16 GMT)

City Attorney Seeks Monetary Damages
Former Marquette City Attorney Bonnie Hoff has decided to continue her legal battle against the city to get her job back. This is after the city commission decided not to reinstate her earlier this week while the Michigan Municipal League appeals the court ruling. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 12:42:55 GMT)

Attorney says Anna Nicole Smith sedated after son's death
Her attorney says Anna Nicole Smith frantically tried to revive her son and finally had to be sedated after he died. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 13:05:11 GMT)

FCC lawyer says agency ordered media study destroyed
The Federal Communications Commission ordered its staff to destroy all copies of a draft study that suggested greater concentration of media ownership would hurt local TV news coverage, a former lawyer at the agency says. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:07:51 GMT)

Sparks fly in attorney general debate
NEWARK - State Senator Marc Dann and State Auditor Betty Montgomery got into a spirited discussion about political corruption during Wednesday's debate between the state attorney general candidates. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:16:10 GMT)

Lawyer asks to be taken off case
A lawyer for the man charged with killing and sexually assaulting 2-year-old Logan Goodall has asked to withdraw from the case. David Moye, a Winfield lawyer appointed to defend Michael Kent Merrifield in the Goodall case, asked a judge this week to let him off the case. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:32:06 GMT)

Pelo attorney: Handcuffs in jail unnecessary
BLOOMINGTON -- A Bloomington Police sergeant accused of raping four women should not have to wear handcuffs when he meets with his lawyer, his defense attorney said Friday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:28:22 GMT)

Attorney General candidates differ on priorities
Attorney general candidates from the three major parties squared off in their first debate Friday morning, and Republican candidate Rep. Jeff Johnson of Plymouth lost no time in criticizing the way incumbent DFLer Mike Hatch has handled the job during the past two terms. While not naming Hatch specifically, Johnson said repeatedly that the attorney general has "all but ignored" the public safety (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 16:44:27 GMT)

Attorney general subpoenas secretary of state's records
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Attorney General Troy King has subpoenaed state records and banking records involving Secretary of State Nancy Worley, who calls it a Republican attempt to smear her in an election year. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:19:12 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer will consult with private pathologist in death of her son
Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer has been authorized to bring in a private pathologist to perform a second autopsy on her son, the head coroner in the Bahamas said today. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:50:28 GMT)

Smith's Lawyer Authorized To Bring In Private Pathologist In Death Of Son
NASSAU, Bahamas, September 15, 2006 - The head coroner in the Bahamas said Friday she has authorized Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer to bring in a private pathologist to perform a second autopsy on her son. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:03:24 GMT)

Lawyer: Throw Out Coke Case Wiretaps
A lawyer for one of three people charged with conspiring to steal trade secrets from The Coca-Cola Co. asked a judge Friday to throw out evidence from wiretapped phone calls involving her client. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:57:26 GMT)

Lawyer: Throw out Coke case wiretaps
Ibrahim Dimson\'s lawyer, Anna Blitz, said in papers filed in federal court in Atlanta that the government illegally monitored her client\'s calls. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:05:18 GMT)

Attorney general subpoenas secretary of state's records
Attorney General Troy King has subpoenaed state documents and banking records involving Secretary of State Nancy Worley, who calls it a Republican attempt to smear her in an election year. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:20:12 GMT)

Sierra Leone: Attorney General Accuses Margai of Delaying Golley's Case
Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Fredrick Carew Wednesday said the delay in the trial of the former spokesman of the Revolutionary United Front, Omrie Golley is due to the accused himself and his Lawyer, Charles Margai. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:21:16 GMT)

Attorney general subpoenas secretary of state's records
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Attorney General Troy King has subpoenaed state documents and banking records involving Secretary of State Nancy Worley, who calls it a Republican attempt to smear her in an election year. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:34:00 GMT)

Attorney for nursing home owners seeks removal of attorney general from case
The nursing home owners arrested after 35 patients died at their facility during Hurricane Katrina have filed a motion seeking the removal of the state Attorney General's Office from the case. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:37:44 GMT)

Attorney argues Eaton's murder trial defense was flawed
CHEYENNE - The lawyer representing Dale Wayne Eaton told the Wyoming Supreme Court that Eaton's previous attorneys erred and jury instructions were flawed when he was convicted two years ago of the 1988 murder of Lisa Marie Kimmell. Attorney Tina Keri ... (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 20:49:05 GMT)

E.F. Griffin Road Plats Approved; Lawyer's Objections Barred by City
After refusing to hear objections from a lawyer representing neighbors, the Bartow city commission voted to approve preliminary subdivision plats for two upscale developments on E.F. Griffin Road. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 21:20:55 GMT)

Attorney says court-martial recommended for Encinitas Marine
NORTH COUNTY ---- A hearing officer is recommending that Marine Pfc. John Jodka III be court-martialed for allegedly participating in the reported kidnapping and killing of a man in Iraq earlier this year, but the officer's report highlights weaknesses in the government's case, the accused man's attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:05:04 GMT)

Defense Lawyer Questions Authenticity Of Document
Houston -- A lawyer for former Enron chief Jeffrey Skilling Monday questioned the authenticity of a key prosecution document. A witness contends the document showed improper side deals approved by Skilling that allowed Enron to hide losses. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:21:29 GMT)

Gotti saw mob life a lie and left: lawyer
John "Junior" Gotti idolized his charismatic mob boss father but left behind his life in organized crime when he realized it was an illusion full of dishonor and deception, Gotti's lawyer said on Friday. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:24:07 GMT)

Lawyer Says Lobbyist Abramoff Pleading Guilty
Miami -- His lawyer says Jack Abramoff, a close associate of former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, is pleading guilty to federal charges in a Florida fraud case. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:46:33 GMT)

Attorney for Doctor Charged with Murder Calls Case a Stretch
St. Marys, GA -- The attorney for the Camden County doctor charged with murder calls the charges quite a stretch. Doctor Noel Chua is accused of killing aspiring medical student James B. Carter. (Fri, 15 Sep 2006 23:58:04 GMT)

Becton Dickinson gets subpoena from Ill. attorney general
WASHINGTON - Becton Dickinson & Co. received a subpoena from the Illinois attorney general seeking information about its participation in a health care trade organization, the medical technology company said Friday. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:04:22 GMT)

Court Asked To Let Sacked Astor Attorney Keep Legal Fees
NEW YORK -- A lawyer who was removed from handling the financial and legal affairs of philanthropist and socialite Brooke Astor should be allowed to keep more than $100,000 in fees, the lawyer's attorney told a court Friday. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:07:54 GMT)

Carrolton attorney to replace Colvin as Pickens judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Bob Riley has named Carrollton attorney W.O. "Buddy" Kirk Jr. as Pickens County district judge, replacing former District Judge Ira Colvin who resigned after he was arrested on drug charges in Mississippi. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 01:04:00 GMT)

Attorney General: Internet pharmacy bust largest in state history
Kentucky Attorney General Greg Stumbo says Friday’s pharmacy raid is the largest internet pharmacy bust in state history. Three agencies confiscated over 200,000 pills from Advanced Pharmacy on Bluegrass Parkway. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 03:12:47 GMT)

Ex-attorney admits taking funds from escrow account
A former Centerville attorney admitted Friday in Montgomery County Common Pleas Court to misappropriating $216,526 from his escrow account to pay his expenses. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 03:50:38 GMT)

Muscatine attorney could have law license temporarily suspended
MUSCATINE, Iowa — A Muscatine attorney may have his law license temporarily suspended for conflicts of interest in his representation. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 04:15:56 GMT)

Carrolton attorney to replace Colvin as Pickens judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Governor Bob Riley has named Carrollton attorney W-O- "Buddy" Kirk Junior as Pickens County district judge. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 04:23:14 GMT)

Carrollton attorney to replace Colvin as Pickens judge
Gov. Bob Riley has named Carrollton attorney W.O. "Buddy" Kirk Jr. as Pickens County district judge, replacing former District Judge Ira Colvin who resigned after he was arrested on drug charges in Mississippi. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 04:50:21 GMT)

Carrollton attorney to replace Colvin as Pickens judge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Bob Riley has named Carrollton attorney W.O. "Buddy" Kirk Jr. as Pickens County district judge, replacing former District Judge Ira Colvin who resigned after he was arrested on drug charges in Mississippi. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 05:04:00 GMT)

Lawyer asks that confession be suppressed
PLATTSMOUTH — A lawyer for one of the four suspects charged in the shooting deaths of a rural Murdock couple asked that a confession of another suspect be suppressed. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 05:14:19 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. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:22:57 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. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 06:36:13 GMT)

Lawyer: Bush has to talk
The NCAA on Friday contacted a lawyer representing two marketing agents that accuse former USC tailback Reggie Bush of fraud and asked for a copy of an upcoming deposition that would help determine if Bush accepted improper financial benefits. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:19:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Bush has to talk
The NCAA contacted a lawyer representing two marketing agents that accuse former USC tailback Reggie Bush of fraud on Friday and asked for a copy of an upcoming deposition that would help determine if Bush accepted improper financial benefits. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 07:19:37 GMT)

State's attorney's office reviewing Vance case
WAUKEGAN — Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller said Friday it will take his office some time to sort through the facts of a case that he acknowledged was a first in his career as a prosecutor: A coroner's jury finding that an emergency-room heart attack death was a homicide. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 08:41:34 GMT)

Lawyer appointed for Carroll
Liz Carroll now has a court-appointed attorney. But the lawyer who got the job says he might not have it for long. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:29:34 GMT)

Brewton attorney found dead in swimming pool
BREWTON -- A local attorney was pronounced dead Thursday evening after his wife and stepdaughter found him lying in the family swimming pool, according to authorities. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:33:01 GMT)

ASTOR LAWYER'S $TRATEGY
The shady lawyer who allegedly helped Brooke Astor rewrite her will sent the famed philanthropist flowers, gifts and notes to get in her good graces, new court documents reveal. Francis X. Morrissey Jr. gave Astor a "lovely floral bouquet" when... (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:55:39 GMT)

Travolta's attorney insists his client is not gay
Washington, Sept. 16 (ANI): Actor John Travolta's attorney Martin Singer has leaped to his rescue, after the 'Grease' star was surrounded by rumours of him being gay. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:11:09 GMT)

'Working class' attorney general seeks promotion
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press Hours after a ceiling slab crushed a car and killed a Boston woman traveling through a Big Dig tunnel, Attorney General Tom Reilly was on the scene picking through the rubble. He vowed to track down those responsible for the fatal flaw. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:33:20 GMT)

District attorney will now look at inquest evidence
EUREKA -- Humboldt County District Attorney Paul Gallegos said that his office will now examine all of the evidence collected at the coroner's inquest into the police shooting death of Cheri Lyn Moore. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 11:52:33 GMT)

Attorney for nursing home owners seeks removal of attorney general from case
CHALMETTE, La. The nursing home owners arrested after 35 patients died at their facility in Chalmette during Hurricane Katrina have filed a motion seeking the removal of the state Attorney General's Office from the case. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:26:57 GMT)

Attorney General Investigates Sheriff's Unit
The state attorney general is investigating Sheriff Lee Baca's Homeland Security Support Unit, a group of businessmen who donated money to the sheriff's political campaigns, according to media reports. Get E-Mail Updates Make Us Your Homepage (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 15:10:27 GMT)

D. Stoudamire's lawyer wants case tried before jury
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- After a state Court of Appeals ruling denied former Arizona basketball player Damon Stoudamire a jury trial, his lawyer is taking his case to another level. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:38:16 GMT)

Stoudamire's lawyer wants case before jury
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- After a state Court of Appeals ruling denied former Arizona basketball player Damon Stoudamire a jury trial, his lawyer is taking his case to another level. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 17:42:08 GMT)

Stoudamire's lawyer wants Arizona Supreme Court to review case
After a state Court of Appeals ruling denied former Arizona basketball player Damon Stoudamire a jury trial, his lawyer is taking his case to another level. Defense attorney Michael Piccarreta has sent a petition for review to the Arizona Supreme Court to try to get Stoudamire's case tried before a jury. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 18:17:20 GMT)

Media study was ordered destroyed lawyer says
WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission ordered its staff to destroy all copies of a draft study that suggested greater concentration of media ownership would hurt local TV news coverage, a former lawyer at the agency says. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 20:14:48 GMT)

Defense lawyer dropped from sex victim's lawsuit
SANTA ANA, Calif. A woman who was sexually assaulted and videotaped while unconscious can't sue the defense lawyer in the case. (Sat, 16 Sep 2006 21:51:35 GMT)

Nevada editors question attorney general candidates
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Candidates for attorney general promised more aggressive enforcement of the open meeting law Saturday at a forum sponsored by the Nevada Press Association. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:21:31 GMT)

Civil Rights Lawyer, Milton Henry, Dies at Age 87
PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) - The Reverend Milton Henry, a civil rights lawyer and black separatist who sought to create a provisional government of former slave states, has died of natural causes. He was 87. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 04:16:51 GMT)

Political is personal in District Attorney race
Sixteen years ago, a lawyer out of New Bedford won the Bristol County District Attorney's race by promising to take the politics out of the office, and to get tough on criminals. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 04:31:39 GMT)

Travolta not gay: attorney
London, Sep 17: Actor John Travolta's attorney is defending his client against gay rumours after he was photographed kissing another man before flying on board his private jet. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:29:42 GMT)

Man indicted in slaying of county attorney
A Claiborne County grand jury has indicted Carl Brandon on charges of murder in the shooting of a Port Gibson attorney. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:02:48 GMT)

Lawyer seeks gag order in SW Missouri church sex case
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) – A lawyer for four church leaders charged with abusing young girls in southwest Missouri asked a judge Friday to order prosecutors and investigators to stop talking to the media. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:03:13 GMT)

Windermere attorney will join in bidding
Despite the high-priced advice of its current town attorney, Clifford B. Shepard III, Windermere's Town Council voted Tuesday to seek bids for the services of a town attorney. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:32:29 GMT)

Attorney general candidates differ in solutions to crimes
Bill Montgomery and Terry Goddard agree on very little and are near polar opposites on their approaches to fighting meth. So sets the stage for Arizona's attorney general race. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 08:44:29 GMT)

District attorney digs into unsolved 1965 death case
In his spare time, District Attorney Michael Jackson is looking into the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson, a Perry County man whose 1965 death in Marion helped spark the civil rights movement. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:14:12 GMT)

Travolta's attorney insists star is not gay
John Travolta's attorney has raced to defend his client against gay slurs after the Grease star was photographed kissing another man before flying him to America on board his private jet. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:40:03 GMT)

Driver's lawyer wants trial moved in crash at regatta
MADISON, Ind. -- A lawyer for the teenager charged with driving his car into a crowded area during an Ohio River speedboat race wants a judge to move the case to another county. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:51:40 GMT)

Attorney: Media Six to pursue an appeal
The attorney for Charles Roark and Media Six said Friday they will continue trying to appeal a $75,000 defamation judgment. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 10:15:43 GMT)

Law office search in drug case raises questions among lawyers Critics contend attorney-client privilege violated
EUGENE, Ore. - A police search of a Roseburg lawyer's office is raising questions about government intrusion into attorney-client privilege, a basic principle in U.S. law. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 11:38:48 GMT)

Local attorney eyed in drug probe
Prominent Roseburg defense attorney David Terry is under investigation by federal officials looking to link him with a syndicate accused of selling tens of millions of dollars of marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 12:13:48 GMT)

Lawmakers to debate needle exchange, attorney general nominee
TRENTON, N.J. - State senators will debate this week whether New Jersey should allow drug addicts to receive clean needles to combat HIV and AIDS. They will also consider Gov. Jon S. Corzine's nomination of Stuart Rabner as attorney general. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:04:11 GMT)

Defense Attorneys Condemn Attorney General Phill Kline's Claim of Prosecutions in Abortion Clinic Case
Attorneys for two abortion clinics being investigated by Attorney General Phill Kline's office say they're confused by his claims that the cases have led to prosecutions. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:11:52 GMT)

Christopher Belone's Defense Attorney Questions Evidence in Beating Death of Linda Begay
An attorney for a Lawrence man accused of giving his girlfriend injuries that later killed her says prosecutors lack evidence that he was at the scene of the crime. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:12:09 GMT)

Senate to review attorney general nomination
The Senate judiciary committee is set to consider Stuart Rabner for attorney general on Monday. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:00:21 GMT)

High court disbars lawyer
The Supreme Court over the weekend disbarred a lawyer who had been maliciously attacking the Court by sending and submitting obnoxious letters and pleadings. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:38:59 GMT)

Looking Cloud gets new lawyer in AIM slaying appeal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. The man convicted of killing American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash in 1975 has a new lawyer to handle his appeal. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 18:56:02 GMT)

Lawsuit Questions Attorney Handling Of Conservator's Jewelry
A lawsuit has been filed against attorney Fred Hanzelik, questioning his handling of the jewelry of a conservator. The suit was brought by Shawn Kay Krause and Patrick Christnacht against attorney Hanzelik in Circuit Court. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:33:30 GMT)

Man hires attorney when casino says he didn't hit nickel slot jackpot
FRIANT, Calif. A man who claims he hit a more than 700-thousand dollar jackpot on a nickel slot machine has hired an attorney after the club claimed the big win was a huge mistake. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:36:25 GMT)

AFP Interview With Frederic Manin, French Lawyer of bwin Co-CEOs bwin: France Using "disproportionate and illegitimate"
In the bwin case, France is acting in a "disproportionate and illegitimate manner", says Frederic Manin, the French lawyer of bwin Co-CEOs Manfred Bodner and Norbert Teufelberger who are still being held in France. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 19:39:00 GMT)

Man hires attorney after casino says he didn't hit jackpot
FRIANT, Calif. - A man who claims he hit a $737,203 jackpot on a nickel slot machine has hired an attorney after the club claimed the big win was a huge mistake. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:37:36 GMT)

Man hires attorney when casino says he didn't hit nickel slot
A man who claims he hit a more than 700-thousand dollar jackpot on a nickel slot machine has hired an attorney after the club claimed the big win was a ... (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 20:49:09 GMT)

Judge refuses to assign lawyer for suspects
Dubai: A court has refused to assign lawyer for two defendants who are being tried for locking up a cabbie in his car trunk and robbing money from him. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 21:20:23 GMT)

District Attorney Dunn receives Citizenship Award
NEWPORT-The ninth annual Cocke County Citizenship Award was presented to District Attorney James B. "Jimmy" Dunn on Thursday during the Senior Citizens Home Assistance Service (SCHAS) noon luncheon at Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:02:55 GMT)

Attorney: Sheriff Has to Say Why Officers Fired
A media attorney says Anderson County Sheriff David Crenshaw must explain to the public why four jail officers were fired. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 22:59:45 GMT)

Attorney general warns US on torture bill
The attorney general has warned the US that its bill risks international condemnation. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:08:57 GMT)

NYC Divorce Lawyer Turned Celebrity Artist
Upcoming Art Shows and profile of Lisa Beth Ohrn, also a NYC divorce lawyer of the Law Offices of Lisa Beth Older. (PRWEB Sep 17, 2006) Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/chachingpr.php/SG9yci1IYWxmLUNvdXAtSG9yci1JbnNlLVplcm8= (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:16:58 GMT)

Attorney general warns US on torture bill
The attorney general warns the US that a bill to limit its Geneva convention obligations risks international condemnation. (Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:27:29 GMT)

Attorney general warns US on torture bill
The attorney general warned the US at the weekend that its bill to try to limit its obligations under the Geneva convention while interrogating and trying detainees risked international condemnation. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 02:04:00 GMT)

AFP Interview With Frederic Manin, French Lawyer of bwin Co-CEOs bwin: France Using "disproportionate and illegitimate"
In the bwin case, France is acting in a 'disproportionate and illegitimate manner', says Frederic Manin, the French lawyer of bwin Co-CEOs Manfred Bodner and Norbert Teufelberger who are still being held in France. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 03:53:19 GMT)

Man hires attorney after casino says he didn't hit jackpot
FRIANT, Calif. (AP) -- A man who claims he hit a 737,203 jackpot on a nickel slot machine has hired an attorney after the club claimed the big win was a huge mistake. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 03:53:30 GMT)

Attorney: Anderson sheriff must explain firings
Anderson County authorities must explain publicly why the director of the county jail has been reassigned, a Columbia media attorney says. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 04:35:32 GMT)

Attorney to speak on handgun liability
A Utah attorney will discuss handgun liability today as a kickoff to Utah Valley State College's Ethics Awareness Week, which runs through Friday on campus. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 07:59:36 GMT)

Looking Cloud gets new lawyer in AIM slaying appeal
SIOUX FALLS — The man convicted of killing American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash in 1975 has a new lawyer to handle his appeal. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 08:33:22 GMT)

[Metro] Minnesota lawyer campaigns for appellate court
Minnesotans will face many unfamiliar names on the ballot in November. In a statewide race for appellate court judge, two unknown candidates are trying to break into a race that has historically gone to the incumbent. Dan Griffith, a lawyer from International Falls, is running against incumbent Judge Christopher Dietzen. If Griffith beats Dietzen, he'll be the first judge to ever join the (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:09:44 GMT)

Travoltas Attorney Insists Star Is Not Gay
LATEST: JOHN TRAVOLTA's attorney has raced to defend his client against gay slurs after the GREASE star was photographed kissing another man before fl (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:02:22 GMT)

Man hires attorney after casino says he didn't hit jackpot
A man who claims he hit a $737,203 jackpot on a nickel slot machine has hired an attorney after the club claimed the big win was a huge mistake. Sornpaserd Unkeowannulack, 31, was playing the nickel slots at the Table Mountain Casino on Friday, when the "Deep Pockets" machine announced he hit the jackpot. But when Unkeowannulack began celebrating, officials at the Indian gaming club said the (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 10:20:57 GMT)

Local attorney drowns
Friends and family are mourning a Brewton attorney, the victim of a possible drowning who was discovered in the swimming pool of his residence on Thursday night. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:08:38 GMT)

Omaha attorney, woman arrested on suspicion of drug possession
OMAHA, Neb. - A prominent Omaha attorney has been arrested on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:20:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Whole story not told in South Hills shooting
An attorney for the teen who was shot wants to know why the police report does not mention the shooting. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:23:29 GMT)

Cactus Towing report to Attorney General
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has submitted the first part of its fraud investigation into Cactus Towing to the Arizona Attorney General's Office. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:57:17 GMT)

'Genocide lawyer' quits tribunal
A Rwandan lawyer wanted on genocide charges resigns from the UN tribunal set up to try those behind the 1994 killings. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:29:01 GMT)

Baumgartner fires attorney; trial moved back to Nov. 13
CLEVELAND -- Elsebeth Baumgartner's trial on charges of intimidating a judge and her former Sandusky associate has been moved to November after she fired her attorney, a court official said. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:52:16 GMT)

Ask a Lawyer phone bank, live web chat Monday
(Columbia) September 18, 2006 - Do you have questions about taxes or paying child support? If you have a question that only a lawyer can answer, News 10 is helping out - free of charge! (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:52:45 GMT)

County attorney to speak with parents about Web site dangers
DANVILLE - To help parents concerned about sexual predators who could find their children on the Internet, the Police Department and the county attorney's office are teaming up to offer a presentation on safety. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:00:22 GMT)

Attorney Disbarred in Oregon After California Suspension
The Oregon Supreme Court has disbarred an attorney because of acts which resulted only in a suspension from the State Bar of California. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:33:37 GMT)