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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. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:36:07 GMT)

Lawyer in Gotianuy case jailed for contempt
A Manila - based lawyer got detained for almost seven hours in the office of a Regional Trial Court (RTC) judge yesterday, after getting cited in direct contempt. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:39:05 GMT)

OSC erred in nixing bank shareholder votes in Sears Canada takeover, lawyer argues
TORONTO (CP) - The Ontario Securities Commission made an "unreasonable error" when it ruled to exclude shareholder votes by Scotiabank, its investment banking division Scotia Capital Inc. and Royal Bank from a privatization bid for Sears Canada (TSX:SCC) by it U.S. parent, a lawyer for Sears Holdings told court Monday. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:49:55 GMT)

Attorney explains federal budget deficit at Boca luncheon
West Palm Beach attorney Bryan Miller is concerned about the federal budget deficit and its impact on the next generation. "If we don't pay it, they'll have to, and with interest," Miller said. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:53:19 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 17:53:24 GMT)

Saddam lawyer to sue prosecutor over witness
A defence lawyer in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial said he was suing the prosecutor for presenting a witness who had changed his name to flee the old regime. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:59:41 GMT)

13 Want City Attorney Job: Despite the Southernmost City's Best Efforts to Make the Selection of a New City Attorney As
By Christine Braden, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon Sep. 16--Still, there is no lack of what characteristics a new city attorney should possess, according to some city officials. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:08:22 GMT)

OSC erred in nixing banks from vote on Sears Canada takeover: Sears lawyer
TORONTO (CP) - The Ontario Securities Commission made an "unreasonable error" when it excluded shares held by the Bank of Nova Scotia and the Royal Bank from being counted in a privatization bid for Sears Canada (TSX:SCC) by its U.S. parent, a lawyer for Sears Holdings told court Monday. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:24:00 GMT)

Attorney General Sues Group Making Automated Phone Calls
Indiana's attorney general filed a lawsuit Monday against a group making automated phone calls targeting Democratic congressional candidate Baron Hill. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:30:56 GMT)

Defense attorney targets alleged confession as trial opens
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — A convicted sex offender accused of murdering three women shortly after his release from prison is "mentally sick, bizarre, twisted," but he only confessed to the killings because he was coerced during 38 hours of nonstop questioning by investigators, a defense attorney said Monday. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:59:30 GMT)

'93 blasts: 18 accused angry over defence lawyer's exit
Eighteen accused in the 1993 bomb blasts case have dashed off a letter to defence lawyer Nitin Pradhan expressing their anguish over his withdrawal from the case at the fag end, when the verdict was being delivered. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:51:30 GMT)

Saddam lawyer to sue prosecutor
A DEFENCE lawyer in ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein's genocide trial said today he was suing the prosecutor for presenting a witness who had changed his name to flee the old regime. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:56:23 GMT)

Defense attorney targets alleged confession as trial opens
SYRACUSE, N.Y. The defense attorney for a convicted sex offender accused of murdering three women says the man only confessed because he was coerced by police. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:38:30 GMT)

Attorney general: Automated campaign calls will stop
Attorney General Steve Carter said today that a California-based group has agreed to stop making automated phone calls attacking Democratic congressional candidate Baron Hill. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:57:13 GMT)

DPS suspends, fires most of Bowie County troopers, attorney says
TEXARKANA, Texas -- More than half of Bowie County's Department of Public Safety troopers have been suspended or fired over the last two weeks, a trooper's attorney said Monday. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:25:40 GMT)

Attorney General Needs 19-Percent Budget Increase
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) -- State Attorney General Jim Hood on Monday told lawmakers his office will need a 19 percent budget increase in fiscal year 2008. He said $800,000 of the $1.5 million in additional state funding will be used in his office's alcohol and tobacco unit. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:28:19 GMT)

Marlinga feared lawyer was trying to 'buy him off,' court told
Former Macomb County Prosecutor Carl Marlinga became concerned a lawyer representing a wealthy client was trying to "buy him off" in connection with a sexual assault case, a jury in Marlinga's criminal trial in federal court was told today. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:35:48 GMT)

Attorney for Md. Death Row Inmate Argues Against Lethal Injection
Baltimore (AP) - An attorney for death row inmate Vernon Evans argued Monday in federal court that Maryland's method of lethal injection is unconstitutional. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:10:17 GMT)

City Attorney To Sue Retirement Board Over Pension Credit
City Attorney Michael Aguirre said Monday he intends to sue the retirement board to reverse a program under which San Diego municipal employees were allowed to buy discounted pension service credits. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 22:42:26 GMT)

OSC erred in nixing banks from vote on Sears Canada takeover: Sears lawyer
Gary Norris September 18, 2006 - 6:51 p.m. TORONTO (CP) - The behaviour of Sears Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq:SHLD) in its bid to take its Canadian subsidiary private "strikes at the very pillars of the takeover regime in this province," a lawyer for an American hedge fund said Monday. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:05:05 GMT)

Evans' Lawyer: Death Penalty Is Unconstitutional
A death row inmate's lawyer argued Monday in federal court that Maryland's lethal injection process could cause "horrific and painful death" in violation of the Constitution's ban against cruel and unusual punishment. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:17:32 GMT)

Attorney Advises Melton
A Jackson defense attorney with more than 30 years experience, Bill Kirksey, advises Mayor Frank Melton to accept a plea bargain agreement, if he is guilty. (Mon, 18 Sep 2006 23:28:12 GMT)

Attorney: Club Majestic To Appeal Chief's New Conditions
The owners of downtown nightspot Club Majestic will appeal new liquor license conditions imposed by Madison's police chief last week, according to their attorney. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 00:46:20 GMT)

Frank Casteel Gets Attorney To Help With Post-Conviction Appeal
The man charged with killing three men riding three-wheelers on Signal Mountain in 1988 has been appointed an attorney to help with his post-conviction appeal. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 01:33:30 GMT)

City attorney intends to sue retirement board
SAN DIEGO - City Attorney Michael Aguirre said today he intends to sue the retirement board to reverse a program under which San Diego municipal employees were allowed to buy discounted pension service credits. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 03:46:17 GMT)

Lawyer Sanctioned $2,500 for Stonewalling Discovery
A Manhattan judge has sanctioned a lawyer for stonewalling a onetime law firm associate who is suing the husband who tried to kill her four years ago. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:09:02 GMT)

Primary will decide district attorney, Democratic opponent to Healey
Voters go to the polls today, with the biggest contest in the state the Democratic primary for governor. Deval Patrick, Chris Gabrieli and state Attorney General Tom Reilly are competing for the party nomination to run against Republican Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:46:29 GMT)

Looking Cloud gets new lawyer in AIM slaying appeal
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The man convicted of killing American Indian Movement activist Anna Mae Pictou Aquash in 1975 has a new lawyer to handle his appeal. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 04:57:59 GMT)

Federal committee drops lawyer's case against SU
The Federal Elections Committee recently dismissed a lawsuit against Syracuse University regarding 2004's guest speaker, director Michael Moore. In the fall of 2004, lawyer David T. Hardy of Tuscon, Arizona, filed a lawsuit against universities across the nation where Moore was speaking on his "Slackers Uprising Tour. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:02:17 GMT)

Attorney general wants role in senior program lawsuit
Attorney General Darrell McGraw has asked to intervene in a lawsuit that accuses the Manchin administration of discriminating against the elderly and disabled. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:07:48 GMT)

Judge removes attorney
Judge Charles Sandoval, of the 380th District Court, removed 25-year-old Kosoul Chanthakoummane's court-appointed attorney because of lack of qualification guidelines on capital murder cases, court officials said. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:11:23 GMT)

Omaha attorney, woman arrested on suspicion of drug possession
OMAHA — A prominent Omaha attorney has been arrested on suspicion of possessing crack cocaine. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:13:03 GMT)

Lincoln attorney hit by London driver dies
A Lincoln attorney was hit by a car as he walked across the street in London, England, Sunday evening and died later that night in an area hospital. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:14:30 GMT)

Marlinga says he avoided lawyer
Former Macomb County prosecutor Carl Marlinga became concerned a lawyer representing a wealthy client was trying to "buy him off" in connection with a sexual assault case, a jury in Marlinga's criminal trial in federal court was told Monday. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:16:04 GMT)

Defense attorney claims mother, not his client, killed baby
FRENCH VALLEY ---- The defense attorney for a Murrieta man charged with murdering his girlfriend's infant daughter tried to call the baby's mother to the witness stand, telling the judge he believes she killed her little girl. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:47:45 GMT)

Fox Rothschild to Merge With 60-Lawyer Labor Firm
Fox Rothschild of Philadelphia will merge with Grotta, Glassman & Hoffman, a 60-lawyer management-side labor firm in Roseland, N.J. The move brings Fox Rothschild a labor practice with a roster of corporate clients ripe for cross-selling and also provides offices in cities where the 300-lawyer firm wishes to expand. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 06:55:17 GMT)

Support Group for Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse Sues Monsignor, Lawyer
A support group that aids victims of clergy sexual abuse has sued a monsignor and his lawyer, claiming the two tried to use the courts to improperly silence the support group's attempts to expose priests who are molesters. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:04:34 GMT)

Ex-Perry attorney dies in his sleep
Former Perry County Attorney John Mark Barger, who was awaiting a new trial in a high-profile drug case that cost him his job, died early yesterday with his mother at his bedside, authorities said. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:11:45 GMT)

Attorney General confronts refineries about gas prices
The Idaho Attorney General gave at least five oil companies until Sept. 30 to explain why they sold their products in Idaho at "extraordinarily high prices." (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 08:12:24 GMT)

City attorney's resignation accepted
PHOENIX — Council members officially accepted the resignation of city attorney Kurt Knudsen Monday, three weeks after it was tendered. Attorney for cities of Talent and Jacksonville, Knudsen resigned "effective immediately," August 29. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:17:42 GMT)

Lawyer plans 10 apartments downtown
A Jackson lawyer will build 10 apartments near the Hinds County Chancery Court. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:07:32 GMT)

Outside attorney will look at school district's turmoil
The Fremont Union High School District has retained Fresno attorney Barry Bennett to investigate a series of events that ultimately led to last month's ouster of Superintendent Stephen Rowley. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:13:03 GMT)

W.Va. attorney charged in death of his ex-wife
MARTINSBURG, W.VA. - A Bunker Hill, W.Va., attorney was charged Monday with murder in the death of his ex-wife, whose dismembered body was found Aug. 20 inside two suitcases along Back Creek in western Berkeley County, according to court records. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:54:20 GMT)

Man calls attorney after casino balks at payout
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. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:21:59 GMT)

Judge castigates sleeping lawyer in Saddam's trial
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The chief judge in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial castigated a defence lawyer for falling asleep during Tuesday's proceedings, as a witness was recounting a gas attack. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:17:30 GMT)

Judge castigates sleeping Saddam lawyer
THE chief judge in Saddam Hussein's genocide trial castigated a defence lawyer for falling asleep during the proceedings, as a witness was recounting a gas attack. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:56:46 GMT)

Judge won't let accused lawyer out of jail
A New Hampshire lawyer has lost another attempt to get out of jail as he awaits trial on charges he stole more than one (M) million dollars from clients. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:14:53 GMT)

Uganda: Kenyan Lawyer to Defend 23 Ugandans
A KENYAN lawyer who acted for 23 Ugandan treason suspects in Kenya said yesterday he would represent them when their trial starts in Uganda. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:06:58 GMT)

Indonesia to execute 3, lawyer says
Three Indonesian Christians convicted of leading a mob that killed Muslims will be executed Thursday, the convicts' lawyer said Tuesday, but there was no immediate word on the fate of their latest clemency appeals. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:42:29 GMT)

Attorney general cites child porn in need to get Americans' Internet records
CAPITOL HILL What's the biggest obstacle to deterring child pornography? America's attorney general believes it's a lack of customer records from Internet service providers. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:50:06 GMT)

Lawyer Ron Ready to Take Next Step in Super Derby
Before Barbaro and Bernardini began monopolizing the headlines with their heroics on and off the racetrack, Lawyer Ron was one of the dominant forces on the Kentucky Derby trail. On Saturday, he attempts to return to prominence in the 3-year-old division in the $500,000 Super Derby (gr. II). (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 18:59:43 GMT)

Lawyer wanted on embezzlement charges in R.I. turns himself in
A lawyer wanted on charges of embezzling about $400,000 turned himself in Tuesday and pleaded not guilty in Washington County Superior Court. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:06:38 GMT)

Attorney accidentally signed up for service he didn't want
An online coupon looked like a good deal, until a Houston attorney learned he's been paying $9 a month for the last two years. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:15:10 GMT)

State attorney general to join Waller Lansden
Tennessee Attorney General Paul Summers will join the Nashville law firm Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis when his term in office expires Oct. 2. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 19:52:26 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General Wants ISP Customer Data
In hearings before the Senate Banking Committee this afternoon, the Associated Press reported, United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales told committee members he would support a tightening of federal requirements for Internet service providers to hand over information on their customers. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:02:13 GMT)

Attorney general calls for law to require Internet companies to preserve customer data
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Tuesday that Congress should require Internet service providers to preserve customer records, asserting that prosecutors need them to fight child pornography. - (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:18:03 GMT)

Attorney General calls for law to require Internet companies to preserve customer data
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Tuesday that Congress should require Internet providers to preserve customer records, asserting that prosecutors need them to fight child pornography. - (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:32:40 GMT)

Attorney General Paul Summers joins private law firm
Tennessee Attorney General Paul G. Summers, who is not seeking another term, will join the law firm of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP in its Nashville office Oct. 2, working with clients on complex litigation, investigation and regulatory matters. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 20:56:28 GMT)

Solicitor general to become interim attorney general
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Solicitor General Mike Moore will serve as acting state attorney general when Paul Summers steps down on October 1st. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 21:27:17 GMT)

Patel hasn't fled: Lawyer
AN Australian lawyer for rogue surgeon Jayant Patel has dismissed concerns his client may try to flee the United States for his native India, which has no extradition treaty with Australia. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:26:24 GMT)

Lawyer says CEO to give deposition in bias suit
NEW YORK — Merrill Lynch & Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Stanley O'Neal is scheduled to give a deposition in a racial-discrimination lawsuit brought by a black broker in the firm's Nashville office, a lawyer in the case said. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:26:38 GMT)

Retiring Attorney General Summers to join Nashville law firm next month
Tennessee Attorney General Paul G. Summers will join the law firm of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis on Oct. 2. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:47:19 GMT)

Families in homicide case trying to reconcile, lawyer says
The family of a man accused of first-degree murder has met with the families of the victims in an attempt at a reconciliation, the lawyer for the accused says. (Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:50:14 GMT)

Lawyer Wanted On Embezzlement Charges Turns Himself In
A Westerly lawyer accused of bilking his clients out of thousands of dollars has his day in court. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:15:17 GMT)

Attorney: Family Considering Lawsuit After Baby's Hospital Death
INDIANAPOLIS -- The family of one of two babies who died because of an overdose of an anti-clotting drug at Methodist Hospital is thinking about filing a lawsuit against the hospital and the drug's maker, an attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 01:45:21 GMT)

Lawyer: UNC grad charged in campus assault may plead not guilty
The man who allegedly drove an SUV into a crowd on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill is accepting a lawyer. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 02:35:31 GMT)

Minnesota Poll: Swanson leads attorney general race
Relatively few voters know who any of the candidates in the state attorney general election race are, but DFLer Lori Swanson has grabbed a wide early lead over her rivals, according to the latest Star Tribune Minnesota Poll. Swanson had the support of 46 percent of respondents in the poll conducted Sept. 13 through Friday, just after she won a tight three-way primary election for the DFL (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 02:44:38 GMT)

Village seeks attorney general's opinion on Links lease
Ruidoso village councilors leap frogged over the state auditor Thursday by voting to ask New Mexico's attorney general for a legal opinion on their settlement of a lease dispute with The Links Golf Course. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:07:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Markin should yield vote
Accusing Palm Beach Town Councilwoman Susan Markin of failing to play by the rules in her zeal to keep a Starbucks out of town, a lawyer representing the coffee giant is demanding that she surrender her vote. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:07:07 GMT)

Attorney general calls for law to require Internet companies to preserve customer data
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Tuesday that Congress should require Internet service providers to preserve customer records, asserting that prosecutors need them to fight child pornography. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:18:54 GMT)

Moonda gets court-appointed lawyer
Donna Moonda has at least $125,000 in cash, but she received a court-appointed lawyer yesterday to defend her on a murder-for-hire charge. Mrs. Moonda, 47, is accused of hiring her 25-year-old lover to kill her husband. The federal government is seeking the death penalty against her. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:20:24 GMT)

Lawyer says OPI hearing politically motivated
A lawyer has described the hearing into the conduct of members of the Victoria Police Armed Offenders Squad as a "public humiliation". Lawyer Sean Cash is acting for Sergeant Matthew Franc, one of nine police officers being investigated by the Office of Police Integrity (OPI). (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 04:57:43 GMT)

State-paid lawyer approved for governor's lawsuit
NASHVILLE - Over the vocal objections of Knox County District Attorney General Randy Nichols, the Judicial Selection Commission voted Tuesday to seek a taxpayer-funded lawyer's help in a legal battle with Gov. Phil Bredesen. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:05:30 GMT)

Moore, state's solicitor general, to become acting attorney general
NASHVILLE - Michael Moore, who now holds the title of state solicitor general, will become acting state attorney general _Oct. 2, the state Supreme Court announced Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:06:00 GMT)

Lawyer charged in ex-wife’s death
MARTINSBURG — Police charged a Bunker Hill bankruptcy lawyer with stabbing and dismembering his ex-wife after finding a Wal-Mart surveillance video showing him buying red luggage like the suitcase that held the woman’s remains. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:08:26 GMT)

Lakin attorney blasts accusers
High-profile criminal defense attorney Scott Rosenblum on Tuesday gave some of the first public comments on the child sex abuse allegations made in a civil lawsuit against his client, the former attorney and Metro East powerbroker Tom Lakin. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 05:18:53 GMT)

Lawyer announces run in '07 state House race
Tony Ligi, a lawyer with a history of political, neighborhood and business work, said Tuesday he will seek the 79th District seat in the state House on the Oct. 20, 2007, ballot. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:04:44 GMT)

Davidson County briefs: Attorney chosen to be on sex board
Mayor Bill Purcell on Tuesday tapped Jim Todd, a former prosecutor, to serve on Metro's Sexually Oriented Business Licensing board. Todd, a criminal defense attorney in private practice, has worked as an assistant district attorney in juvenile and adult courts. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:18:19 GMT)

Attorney general candidates debate
Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem was gentle with a fellow Republican, Gov. John Hoeven, when he probed whether the Board of Higher Education violated North Dakota's open meetings laws, Stenehjem's Democratic opponent believes. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:19:12 GMT)

An al-Qaeda suspect's lawyer says: Plead guilty
A lawyer for a man accused of being one of the top planners of the Sept. 11 attacks says his client should plead guilty in any U.S. tribunal because the world saw him on TV chatting with Osama bin Laden in an al-Qaeda video. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 07:29:34 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. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:23:54 GMT)

Lawyer calls duo's science 'snake-oil'
There were harsh words yesterday for a pair of RCMP forensic scientists as James Driskell's lawyer publicly questioned whether they're "completely incompetent" and likened their science to "snake oil." (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:31:09 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. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:37:46 GMT)

Judge won't let accused lawyer out of jail
NASHUA, N.H. A New Hampshire lawyer has lost another attempt to get out of jail as he awaits trial on charges he stole more than one (M) million dollars from clients. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:13:43 GMT)

Attorney wants court to send case back for trial or resentencing
NEW LEXINGTON - "Watch what you wish for." That was what the Columbus defense attorney for a Corning man convicted of misdemeanor vehicular homicide last year was told by the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals on Tuesday morning. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:15:44 GMT)

Lawyer says Marcos victims to get paid soon
VICTIMS of human rights violations during the Marcos regime are expected to get their compensation from a United States court in six months, their lawyer said on the eve of the 34th anniversary of the declaration of martial law. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:23:12 GMT)

Attorney general candidates spar over ethics, competency
NEWARK -- After Betty Montgomery's bid to run for governor fell short, she decided in late 2005 to run for attorney general. But the current Republican Ohio auditor said she wants to assure voters she will be dedicated to the office that was her second choice. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:23:37 GMT)

Attorney warns board about changes to budget
GARY — The Calumet Township Board spent Tuesday night altering the township’s 2007 budget, despite being told repeatedly by its attorney that it was breaking the law. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:10:33 GMT)

Deputies' quick actions save lawyer in collapse
A 60-year-old lawyer is alive, thanks to quick action Tuesday afternoon by an Erie County Sheriff's Department patrol unit from the Rath Building, Sheriff Timothy B. Howard reported. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 12:54:24 GMT)

Co-Op being unfairly penalised – lawyer
A lawyer for troubled Co-Op taxis says the company is in a ‘Catch 22’ situation after the Transport Control Department suspended its operating licence for having too few cabs. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 13:21:28 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales talks up data retention
Attorney General Alberto Gonazales bangs the drum for ISP data retention on Capitol Hill. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 14:18:30 GMT)

Munsil lawyer questions gov.'s campaign ties
PHOENIX — Len Munsil's gubernatorial campaign wants an investigation into what its lawyer says may be "illegal coordination" among Janet Napolitano's re-election campaign, a nonprofit corporation and two independent expenditure committees. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:08:30 GMT)

Lawyer Ron's homecoming at Louisiana Downs
The question of how a 2-year-old colt named Lawyer Ron would handle two turns on dirt was answered emphatically in the eighth race at Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, La., on Dec. 9. Sent off as the favorite, Lawyer Ron romped by 10 3/4 lengths in the off-the-turf allowance, igniting a six-race win streak in which he remained unbeaten in two-turn dirt races, right up to the Kentucky Derby in May. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:18:26 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. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 16:43:41 GMT)

Brief: U.S. Attorney General pushes for new ISP laws
U.S. Attorney General pushes for new ISP laws (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 17:05:33 GMT)

Local Races - Appeals court: Penoyar fends off Vancouver attorney
Judge Joel Penoyar kept his position on the Court of Appeals on Tuesday, beating Brent Boger, a Vancouver assistant city attorney. Penoyar, 58, was leading 56 percent to 44 percent in the six-county race as of 10 p.m. Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:08:02 GMT)

Lawyer wants blood-alcohol testimony tossed
Martin Heidgen's lawyer will try to get testimony about his client's blood-alcohol level thrown out this afternoon because he says it's clear that the blood state police tested for alcohol is not the same blood that was taken from Heidgen's arm. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:11:19 GMT)

HONG KONG: Peep photos of star not indecent, says lawyer
Invasion of privacy did not make the peeping-tom photos of Twins pop star Gillian Chung Yan-tung indecent, a lawyer told the Obscene Articles Tribunal yesterday. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:18:08 GMT)

Lawyer: kidnapping was 'misunderstanding'
NORTH YARMOUTH, Maine, Sept. 20 (UPI) -- A lawyer for the North Yarmouth, Maine, couple accused of attempting to force an abortion on their daughter says the incident was a misunderstanding. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:23:15 GMT)

Attorney General Sues 'Credit Repair' Company
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today sued a credit report repair company he says falsely told consumers it could fix “negative” items on credit reports. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:34:51 GMT)

Marijuana advocates file complaint with Nevada attorney general
Advocates of a ballot measure legalizing marijuana say Clark County commissioners have broken the law by speaking out against the measure. The Committee to Regulate and Control Marijuana filed a complaint with Nevada Attorney General George Chanos today. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:37:30 GMT)

Trail Blazers Statement Regarding District Attorney's Decision Clearing Zach Randolph
We are satisfied that after a thorough and exhaustive investigation, the District Attorney’s office has cleared Zach Randolph of any criminal wrongdoing. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:38:30 GMT)

LaMoure County names new state's attorney
LaMoure County commissioners have decided the man they appointed to be their interim state's attorney does not meet residency requirements. The commissioners voted yesterday to rescind their decision to appoint Trent Mahler as state's attorney a (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:49:15 GMT)

State Attorney General Sues Top Automakers
California's attorney general on Wednesday sues the six largest U.S. and Japanese automakers for damages related to greenhouse gas emissions. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 19:52:21 GMT)

State Attorney General Sues Top Automakers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California's attorney general on Wednesday sued the six largest U.S. and Japanese automakers for damages related to greenhouse gas emissions. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:03:32 GMT)

State's attorney nixes talk of residential property tax abatement
MT. CARROLL – A County State's Attorney says the state has not granted the authority that would allow a county to abate, rebate or refund property taxes on residential property. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 20:37:17 GMT)

Former Springfield lawyer sentenced in land flip scheme
A former lawyer who orchestrated millions of dollars in Springfield real estate scams was sentenced Wednesday to six years in prison and ordered to pay money back to the home buyers and banks he stole from. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:20:19 GMT)

Lawyer Ron needs Super Derby triumph to advance to Breeders' Cup
Nine months ago, Lawyer Ron kicked off his six-race win streak at Louisiana Downs. On Saturday, the Langfuhr colt will return to the Opelousas track for the $500,000 Super Derby (G2) with a chance to cement a spot in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1). (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 21:27:26 GMT)

Lawyer: Pope gunman warns Benedict XVI
The man who shot and seriously wounded Pope John Paul II has warned Pope Benedict XVI not to visit Turkey after making comments that many Muslims deemed to have maligned Islam, the gunman's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 22:56:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Pope gunman warns Benedict XVI
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The man who shot and seriously wounded Pope John Paul II has warned Pope Benedict XVI not to visit Turkey after making comments that many Muslims deemed to have maligned Islam, the gunman's lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:14:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Nightclub owners will plead no contest in fire that killed 100
PROVIDENCE, R.I. The owners of a Rhode Island nightclub where a 2003 fire killed 100 people will plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter charges. And their lawyer... (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:48:15 GMT)

Nightclub owners will plead no contest in fire that killed 100, lawyer says
The owners of a nightclub where a 2003 fire killed 100 people will plead no contest to involuntary manslaughter charges, and only one will have to serve prison time, their lawyer said Wednesday. Victims' relatives were outraged. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:50:58 GMT)

State Attorney General Shuts Down Gunmaker
The state attorney general's office orders Jimenez Arms, the maker of inexpensive semiautomatic handguns, to stop making guns after several models repeatedly failed safety tests. (Wed, 20 Sep 2006 23:52:12 GMT)

Lawyer argues for new trial for former Connecticut NAACP head
A lawyer for former Connecticut NAACP leader Ben Andrews asked a federal appeals court Wednesday for a new trial, saying Andrews was unfairly convicted of bribery and other charges after a trial judge violated his rights. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:26:54 GMT)

A lawyer changes teams
Lawyers. Love 'em, hate 'em. They are the defenders of the innocent and the prosecutors of the guilty, and they are also the prosecutors of the innocent and the defenders of the guilty, and television has looked at them from every angle: hero, villain, antihero, figure of fun, sexy thing. Dedicated D.A.s, plucky public defenders. And every lawyer show implies a deeper worldview, as well, (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:04:01 GMT)

Attorney: Pa. lawmaker knew gun missing
A Pennsylvania legislator knew his gun was missing the night before a teenage neighbor was found shot to death next to it, but he and his family did not think to call police to report it missing, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:22:47 GMT)

Controversial gun maker's operation shut down by attorney general
SAN FRANCISCO -- The state attorney general's office has ordered Jimenez Arms, the maker of inexpensive semiautomatic handguns, to stop making guns after several models repeatedly failed safety tests. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 01:40:46 GMT)

5 arrests made in 1979 rape and strangling of Michigan college student, attorney general says
HOLLAND, Mich., 6:22 p.m. Sept. 20 (AP): Twenty-seven years after a hotel desk clerk's body was found in a wooded area, authorities have arrested five people, including the victim's former roommate and boss, the attorney general said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:02:32 GMT)

Colleagues remember attorney Mike Mullikin
Friends and colleagues of Jackson attorney Mike Mullikin remembered him Wednesday as a keen lawyer who enjoyed his family, the outdoors, a good legal debate and pizza. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 02:14:37 GMT)

Attorney for Regola says lawmaker knew his gun was missing
PITTSBURGH - An attorney for state Sen. Robert Regola says his client knew his gun was missing the day before a teenage neighbor was found shot to death next to it. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:11:54 GMT)

Doyle lawyer lobbied 3 on Elections Board
Madison - A lawyer for Democratic Gov. Jim Doyle's campaign repeatedly lobbied three Democratic members of the State Elections Board before they voted with the majority to order Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Green to divest $467,844 in donation... (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:16:32 GMT)

Attorney General hosts cyber-space seminar
KVUE/ Texas Attorney General's office Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Parents around the state are being warned about the danger of cyber predators. One out of every seven children is sexually solicited on-line in Texas every year. Wednesday night the Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott held a seminar for parents to spread awareness and promote education. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:35:06 GMT)

Hiring Celona a 'bad idea,' advised lawyer
A lawyer for Roger Williams Medical Center testified yesterday that he thought it was a "bad idea" to hire a state senator, John A. Celona, as a consultant. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:47:21 GMT)

Jville attorney pleads no contest to CSC charges
JACKSON — A Jackson bankruptcy attorney, who resides in Jonesville, pleaded no contest to fourth degree criminal sexual conduct charges on Tuesday. James R. Knapp, 36, had been accused in a case involving a 12-year-old family friend. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 04:51:28 GMT)

Attorney general sues automakers
SACRAMENTO - California's attorney general on Wednesday sued the six largest U.S. and Japanese automakers, including GM, Ford and Toyota, for damages related to greenhouse gas emissions. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:03:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-worker source of complaint
DANVILLE - The lawyer for a Dry Fork couple facing assault and battery charges relating to children who attended their Franklin Turnpike day care says a disgruntled employee was the source of complaints that fueled the investigation. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:09:00 GMT)

Attorney General warns parents
A warning to parents from Arizona's top cop, watch what your children are doing -- on websites like MySpace. The Attorney General’s warned parents about the pitfalls of kids and computers at a forum tonight. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:09:33 GMT)

U.S. attorney Mike Heavican new Chief Justice
U.S. Attorney Mike Heavican was named Wednesday by Gov. Dave Heineman as chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Heavican, the chief federal prosecutor in Nebraska, will bring “a conservative, common-sense approach” to the court as a judge who will “not make law from the bench,” Heineman said. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:15:00 GMT)

State's attorney making case for cash: Ahola says his office needs $275,000 next year to hire prosecutors
DECATUR - Macon County State's Attorney Jack Ahola has a lot of work to do in making the case that his office needs an increase of about $275,000 in funding next year to hire more prosecutors. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:18:26 GMT)

Attorney General's Suit Against Automakers Should Also Name ALL Californians
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 20 -- All comments may be attributed to John Merchant, chairman, California Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse: "In his latest crusade, Attorney General Bill Lockyer has decided to sue automakers, arguing they have created a public nuisance by building cars - cars which emit greenhouse gases. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 05:20:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Yemeni unaware of knife
ROMULUS -- A Yemeni immigrant caught with a knife hidden in a book at Detroit Metro Airport had no idea he had the weapon, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:05:45 GMT)

New Solomons attorney-general appointed
A controversial Australian lawyer has been appointed as the new Solomon Islands Attorney-General in a move bound to further strain relations between the island nation and Australia. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:26:08 GMT)

They won't give me Brooke's will, attorney says
The lawyers who supervised suspicious last-minute changes to philanthropist Brooke Astor's will won't hand it over for handwriting analysis, the heiress' court-appointed attorney charged yesterday. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 08:28:22 GMT)

Libel suit against lawyer allowed to proceed
A convicted murderer can sue his former defense lawyer for libel for discussing the defendant's personal history at a legal seminar and writing about it in a book before the case went to trial, a judge has ruled. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:06:37 GMT)

Arroyo libel suits ‘studied, more potent’ -- lawyer
A NOTED human rights lawyer said on Thursday that lawyers of First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo had “apparently studied” libel laws well to make the cases he has filed against several journalists “more potent.” (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:07:52 GMT)

BBC scoops Paramount lawyer for senior legal role
BBC Worldwide has hired Paramount Comedy’s lawyer, Andrew Baxter, as head of commercial policy. He will be in charge of regulatory, compliance and brand protection matters, as well as taking the lead on developing new commercial policies. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:52:00 GMT)

State attorney general orders gunmaker to halt production
The state attorney general's office has ordered Jimenez Arms, the maker of inexpensive semiautomatic handguns, to stop making guns after several models repeatedly failed safety tests. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:26:02 GMT)

James Woods steals the show as arrogant lawyer in 'Shark'
A good trial lawyer is a lot like a good debater. (Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:36:20 GMT)