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New terror deal won't help Hicks: lawyer
The new terror deal struck by US President George W Bush will not ensure a fair trial for David Hicks, his lawyer says. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:24:08 GMT)

New terror deal won't help Hicks: lawyer
The new terror deal struck by US President George W Bush and three maverick Republican senators would not ensure a fair trial for Australian David Hicks and other accused terrorists, Hicks' US military lawyer Major Michael Mori said. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:47:48 GMT)

CA attorney general: No evidence yet to charge Hurd
A spokesman from the California attorney general's office Friday said that Attorney General Bill Lockyer at this point does not have any evidence to charge Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Hurd with a criminal offense in the ongoing investigation into HP's probe of journalists and board members. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:52:00 GMT)

Youngstown mayor upset about comment by Clarett attorney
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) — An attorney for former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett riled Mayor Jay Williams when he said wearing bullet-resistant vests is a way of life for people living in Clarett's former neighborhood. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:52:41 GMT)

Saddam Hussein’s defense team to boycott genocide trial ‘indefinitely,’ chief lawyer says
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Saddam Hussein’s defense team will boycott his genocide trial indefinitely, his chief lawyer said Sunday, accusing the judges of violating Iraqi law. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:31:14 GMT)

DoJ missing point of 'Nicole' complaint, says lawyer
THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DoJ) has failed to address the real problem between a Filipina who accused four US Marines of rape and the government prosecutors on her case, according to her private lawyer. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:52:52 GMT)

Longtime LJ city attorney retires
LAKE JACKSON — During more than 33 years as city attorney, John Dewey helped outlaw lions, prosecuted a dog and led city officials through sometimes murky legal waters. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 03:58:42 GMT)

Government leaks part of a cover up: Arar lawyer
Following the 822-page judicial report that cleared Maher Arar, Lorne Waldman, Mr. Arar's lawyer, says government officials deliberately leaked damaging and false information about Mr. Arar in 2002 and 2003 in a sinister attempt to quash growing political pressures for a public inquiry. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 04:11:50 GMT)

Remark by Clarett's lawyer prompts letter
The mayor said Maurice Clarett alone is responsible for his actions. YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams said Sunday that he'll wait to see if a lawyer for former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett makes any more comments about the city. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:04:48 GMT)

Box Butte County Attorney gets help with caseload
ALLIANCE — The Box Butte County attorney is having her caseload lightened with help from area county attorneys. Kathleen Hutchinson said she has been struggling to keep up with her work since her deputy, Steve Elmshauser, resigned in May. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:26:41 GMT)

Box Butte County Attorney gets help with caseload
ALLIANCE, Neb. (AP) -- The Box Butte County attorney is having her caseload lightened with help from area county attorneys. Kathleen Hutchinson said she has been struggling to keep up with her work since her deputy, Steve Elmshauser, resigned in May. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:24:28 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, 25 Sep 2006 06:26:17 GMT)

Lawsuit against attorney dismissed
LIVINGSTON - A judge has thrown out a lawsuit accusing former Park County Attorney Tara DePuy of an ethics violation, saying it appeared to be a "personal attack" against her. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 06:28:13 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, 25 Sep 2006 06:39:59 GMT)

Mayor upset about comment by Clarett attorney
Mayor upset about comment by Clarett attorney (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:02:24 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. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:20:06 GMT)

U.S. attorney from Worcester gets top award
David H. Hennessy, acting chief of the U.S. Attorney's Worcester branch , has been given the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service, the Justice Department's highest award. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 08:41:55 GMT)

City will get new top lawyer today
Rory McMahon, a former common councilor, will be sworn in as the city's top lawyer this morning, according to Mayor Matt Driscoll. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:14:40 GMT)

Saddam's defense to boycott genocide trial, lawyer says
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Saddam Hussein's defense team will boycott his genocide trial indefinitely, his chief lawyer said Sunday, accusing the judges of violating Iraqi law. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 09:46:51 GMT)

Ask an attorney: Small claim? Court may be the answer
Ask an attorney: Small claim? Court may be the answer (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:02:47 GMT)

CAMPAIGN 2006: Attorney General / Poochigian and Brown come out swinging in ads / Each starts out early, trying to
With the election still more than seven weeks away, both major-party candidates for California attorney general have started attacking each other with negative TV ads. Democrat Jerry Brown is portraying his rival, state Sen. Chuck Poochigian, as a... (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 10:44:14 GMT)

U.S. Attorney From Worcester Gets Top Award
The acting chief of the U.S. Attorney's Worcester branch has been given the Attorney General's Award for Exceptional Service, which is the Justice Department's highest award. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:47:20 GMT)

Attorney General's probe targets hospital bigwigs
Former Northwestern Memorial Hospital CEO Gary Mecklenburg and Rush University Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Peter Butler are subjects of an investigation by the Illinois attorney general into their ties to an industry group that's the focus of a separate probe in Connecticut. A ... (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:42:07 GMT)

Saddam’s lawyer accuses judge of “Iranian links”
AMMAN - The chief lawyer of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein on Monday blasted the new chief judge in the ousted dictator’s genocide trial, Mohammad Al Oraiby, for expelling his client from the courtroom, accusing him of lacking experience and of having “links with Iran.” (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 13:39:08 GMT)

Senate expected to confirm new attorney general
TRENTON, N.J. - A former federal prosecutor who tackled political corruption and international terrorism cases is expected to become New Jersey's new attorney general Monday afternoon. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:04:10 GMT)

N.J. Senate expected to confirm attorney general
A former federal prosecutor who tackled political corruption and international terrorism cases is expected to become New Jersey's attorney general this afternoon. The state Senate is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. to confirm Stuart Rabner, 46, as attorney general. "Stuart Rabner has what it takes to restore New Jersey's moral bearing at a time when we've lost our way,'' said Sen. John Adler, (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:16:56 GMT)

FOX411: Michael Jackson's Lawyer: More Trials Ahead
Jacko's lawyer; ‘Rush Hour 3’ gets Roman Polanski; Clinton calls. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:22:58 GMT)

County to hire public defenders after independent lawyer steps down
For the first time in its history, Cowlitz County will have a public defender's office by the end of the year, officials said last week. Historically, the county has contracted with independent attorneys to provide legal services to those who can't afford a lawyer. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:45:57 GMT)

National Municipal Bond Lawyer Andrew R. Kintzinger Joins Public Finance Practice at Hunton & Williams
WASHINGTON----Hunton & Williams LLP today announced that national municipal bond lawyer Andrew R. Kintzinger has joined the firm as Counsel with its public finance practice. Kintzinger, whose practice includes the federal securities and tax laws applicable to municipal bonds, will be based in the firm's District of Columbia office. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 15:33:00 GMT)

Memorial Service to Be Held For Attorney James Beebe
A memorial service celebrating the life of attorney James W. Beebe will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006, at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:23:44 GMT)

Youngstown Mayor Upset About Comment By Clarett Attorney
An attorney for former Ohio State football star Maurice Clarett riled Mayor Jay Williams when he said wearing bullet-resistant vests is a way of life for people living in Clarett's former neighborhood. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:38:17 GMT)

Lawyer goes on trial for genocide
A Rwandan lawyer goes on trial for genocide five years after a witness saw him working at a UN court. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 17:50:10 GMT)

Dyleski Attorney Asks For Lighter Sentence
In anticipation of a sentencing hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Scott Dyleski’s attorney asked a Contra Costa County Superior Court judge in a memo filed Thursday to grant Dyleski the lightest possible sentence, 25 years to life in prison with the possibility of parole. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:06:44 GMT)

Rabner Confirmed as Corzine's Newest Attorney General
The New Jersey state senate has unanimously confirmed the nomination of Stuart Rabner to be the state’s next attorney general. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 19:48:49 GMT)

Senate confirms new attorney general praised as corruption buster
TRENTON, N.J. - A former federal prosecutor who tackled political corruption and international terrorism cases became New Jersey's new attorney general Monday afternoon. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:04:03 GMT)

NEW: Attorney asks for lighter sentence for Dyleski
MARTINEZ - In anticipation of a sentencing hearing scheduled for Tuesday, Scott Dyleski's attorney asked a Contra Costa County Superior Court judge in a memo filed Thursday to grant (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:19:56 GMT)

Rabner confirmed as attorney general
TRENTON -- A former federal prosecutor who tackled political corruption and international terrorism cases became New Jersey's new attorney general this afternoon. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:45:35 GMT)

New City Lawyer
Sep 25, 2006 - The City of Syracuse has a new top lawyer. Former Common Councilor Rory McMahon was sworn in as the city's Corporation Counsel Monday morning. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:51:11 GMT)

Cuomo has $2 million left in attorney general campaign account
(Albany, NY - AP) - Democratic candidate for attorney general Andrew Cuomo reports having about 2 million dollars left in his campaign account after a bruising primary fight. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:57:18 GMT)

HP Downplays Lawyer's Role in Scandal
The boardroom spying scandal at Hewlett-Packard Co. has so far claimed three insiders, including its leak-hunting chairwoman, but a top company lawyer is still on the job despite reports that she was intimately involved in the ill-fated probe. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:06:06 GMT)

Attorney Calls Investigation In DeJesus Case A 'Fairytale'
The attorney for the owner of a home searched in the Gina DeJesus case says his client's rights were violated when he was unfairly held for four days. (Mon, 25 Sep 2006 23:35:16 GMT)

Lawyer for Detainees Speaks on Suicides
Lawyer for Guantanamo Detainees Says Military Trying to Link Him to Suicides (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:19:31 GMT)

Colorado Attorney General to debate marijuana activist over Amendment 44
DENVER - The debate over Amendment 44 will heat up on Tuesday when Colorado's Attorney General faces off against a local marijuana activist. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:21:10 GMT)

Phoenix attorney reported missing
Phoenix police say a 54-year-old Phoenix man who may have taken a short pleasure flight in a Cessna is missing. Attorney William Westover was last seen at his North Phoenix residence Sunday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:35:23 GMT)

NJ Senate Confirms New Attorney General
A former federal prosecutor who tackled political corruption and international terrorism cases was confirmed as New Jersey's new attorney general Monday afternoon. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:23:31 GMT)

Seguin council could choose new attorney
SEGUIN — The city’s counsel in court battles and day-to-day legal questions will be considered for hire tonight. City Council will vote on a new city attorney during a special called meeting. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:23:58 GMT)

AWB lawyer denies ignoring ethics
Senior AWB lawyer Jessica Lyons has told the oil-for-food inquiry she did not put her legal ethics aside to work out how to circumvent UN sanctions. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:27:00 GMT)

Phoenix PD says attorney is missing
PHOENIX (AP) -- Phoenix police say a 54-year-old Phoenix man is missing. Attorney William Westover was last seen at his North Phoenix residence yesterday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:40:04 GMT)

Lawyer: U.K. soldiers shouldering blame
Three British soldiers accused of abusing Iraqi detainees are unfairly shouldering the blame while senior officers face lesser charges, a defense lawyer said in a landmark war crimes trial Monday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:44:16 GMT)

AWB lawyer's $2M UN sanction scheming
An AWB in-house lawyer has denied devising a scheme that would allow the wheat exporter to make an illicit $US2 million payment to Saddam Hussein's regime. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:07:08 GMT)

AWB lawyer quizzed about secret documents
An AWB in house lawyer has been reduced to tears at the resumption of public hearings of the Cole inquiry in Sydney. Witness Jessica Lyons has been quizzed about two previously secret documents released to the inquiry by the Federal Court. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:29:20 GMT)

Lacrosse player's father criticizes district attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. — The father of a Duke University lacrosse player accused of raping a stripper at an off-campus party says the district attorney is not in a position to criticize other attorneys for out-of-court comments. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:43:29 GMT)

Proposed Attorney Advertising Rules Could Place Restrictions on Web Logs
In the past week, attorney Martin Schwimmer has posted items about jewelry packaging, a Jewish festival called the "Hard Lox Café," and several other offbeat news items on his Web log, "The Trademark Blog." For Mr. Schwimmer, a partner at a boutique law firm in Westchester County, the legal blog has been a time-consuming activity for the last four years. It is also a good marketing tool that is (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 04:51:13 GMT)

Lawyer for Guantanamo detainees says U.S. trying to link him to suicides
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A lawyer who represents several Guantanamo Bay detainees said the U.S. military is attempting to falsely link him to the suicides of three prisoners at the U.S. base to deflect blame for its own actions. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 05:02:16 GMT)

Hewlett-Packard's Outside Counsel Hires Bush Election Attorney
Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Hewlett-Packard Co.'s chief outside lawyer Lawrence Sonsini hired President George W. Bush's former top election attorney to help prepare him for a Congressional investigation of the company's boardroom leak probe. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 06:02:52 GMT)

Rabner wins praise as he is confirmed as attorney general
A former federal prosecutor who tackled political corruption and international terrorism cases became New Jersey's new attorney general yesterday afternoon. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 07:34:00 GMT)

Lacrosse Player's Father Criticizes District Attorney
RALEIGH, N.C. -- The father of an accused Duke University lacrosse player said Durham's district attorney is not in a position to criticize other attorneys for out-of-court comments. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:24:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Lillo just visiting
"Sopranos" star Lillo Brancato was paying a late-night visit to a Bronx pal when he stumbled onto the fatal shooting of an off-duty cop, the actor's new lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:36:18 GMT)

City lawyer's license on hold
WORCESTER - A veteran Worcester criminal defense lawyer has had his license to practice law suspended for three months for commingling a client's funds with his own money and failing to cooperate with the Board of Bar Overseers' investigation of that and four other matters. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:49:13 GMT)

Teen convicted of murdering attorney's wife to be sentenced
MARTINEZ -- Lawyers for a teenager convicted of murdering the wife of a prominent criminal defense attorney plan to argue Tuesday that their client should receive the lightest possible sentence because of his age and unstable childhood. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:53:45 GMT)

Lawyer says Bank of Hinsdale depositors deserve money before Pritzkers
A lawyer for uninsured depositors who lost $53.9 million in a suburban bank failure says the government shouldn't give money from a legal settlement to the wealthy Pritzker family before it goes to his clients. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:31:50 GMT)

HP downplays lawyer's role
The boardroom spying scandal at Hewlett-Packard has so far claimed three HP insiders, including its leak-hunting chairwoman, but a top company lawyer is still on the job despite reports that she was intimately involved in the ill-fated probe. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:08:10 GMT)

Lawyer: Serrano, Partners Clashed Over Erie
BARTOW -- A Winter Haven lawyer began to shed light Monday on the legal dispute that may have led to four slayings at Erie Manufacturing Inc. in Bartow nearly nine years ago. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:11:30 GMT)

Lawyer defends work in overturned sentence
Jackson lawyer Rhonda Cooper said Monday she did her job in defending Cory Maye of Prentiss, who was convicted of killing a police officer in a 2001 drug raid. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:13:07 GMT)

Lacrosse player's father criticizes district attorney
The father of a Duke University lacrosse player accused of raping a stripper at an off-campus party says the district attorney is not in a position to criticize other attorneys for out-of-court comments. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 10:40:15 GMT)

Lawyer owes back taxes dating from 1986, U.S. says
A lawyer long known for his representation of the Kansas City School District owes the federal government $1.35 million in back taxes, according to court documents. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:42:55 GMT)

Poll: Low name recognition in attorney general's race
A poll shows that the candidates for state attorney general remain unknowns to a substantial share of Minnesota voters.DFL candidate Lori Swanson had (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:43:08 GMT)

Attorney General Suthers
COLORADO'S ELECTION for state attorney general comes down to experience in office. The Republican incumbent, John Suthers, has that experience in abundance over Democratic challenger Fern O'Brien. The Attorney General's Office has been called, in the broadest sense, the largest law firm in Colorado. Both major party candidates are committed to representing state agencies and the public to (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:05:47 GMT)

Attorney says military blaming him for suicides
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - An attorney who represents several Guantanamo Bay detainees said the U.S. military is attempting to falsely link him to the suicides of three prisoners at the U.S. base to deflect blame for its own actions. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:06:51 GMT)

Environment attorney at issue in Lewiston
LEWISTON - Town officials agreed Monday to continue to split the costs for an environmental attorney with Niagara County but complained that the costs were unfair. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:52:27 GMT)

Former ethnic Indian attorney-general of Fiji dead
Suva (Fiji), Sep 26 (IANS) Sir Vijay R. Singh, the former ethnic Indian attorney-general and speaker of Fiji, passed away at his home in Australia Monday. He was 75. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:02:39 GMT)

Debt-collection abuses cost lawyer her license
The Appellate Division of State Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Lackawanna lawyer Danielle Lenahan for two years for her part in an abusive debt-collection practice. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 13:03:31 GMT)

Falk to Face Von Hollen in Attorney General Race on Nov. 7
The most closely watched statewide race on Primary Election Day was that for attorney general. It didn't take long before results coming in from areas other than Dane County foretold the conclusion: Peg Lautenschlager was the first incumbent attorney general to be defeated in a primary since 1948. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:17:33 GMT)

Man who killed mother in 1999 denied a new lawyer
A man twice convicted of killing his 77-year-old mother is not entitled to a lawyer to help him request a third trial, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:14:49 GMT)

Butler County Attorney Killed During African Safari
A Butler County attorney is dead after falling off a cliff during his dream vacation: an African safari meant to celebrate his upcoming 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary. Randy Hareza, 49, was killed last Thursday. His body is being flown from the U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe and is expected to arrive in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Hareza's family and friends said he and his wife, Lorrie, took (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:19:47 GMT)

Butler County Attorney Killed During African Safari
MARS, Pa. -- A Butler County attorney is dead after falling off a cliff during his dream vacation: an African safari meant to celebrate his upcoming 50th birthday and 25th wedding anniversary. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:27:32 GMT)

Attorney: Norris recommended changes to lottery bill
RALEIGH (AP) — A former aide to House Speaker Jim Black recommended changes to legislation creating the state lottery while working for a for-profit lottery contractor, Black's office attorney testified Tuesday at the federal fraud trial of... (Credit: "By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press Writer") (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:38:25 GMT)

Lawyer may use Mush book in Pearl case
Lawyer of Umar, who was given death for the murder of Daniel Pearl, may use Musharraf's book to defend his client. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:49:35 GMT)

Black's Spending Freeze Based on Inaccurate Data, Lawyer Says
Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Conrad Black's assets were frozen because his former company, Hollinger Inc., gave an Ontario judge ``inaccurate and misleading'' information, Black's lawyer said. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:02:40 GMT)

Top court to decide death penalty lawyer case
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court said on Tuesday it would decide whether a lawyer failed to adequately represent an Arizona man who was sentenced to death after actively thwarting the lawyer's efforts to help him. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:04:42 GMT)

Senator Ken Salazar Endorses Fern O'Brien for Colorado Attorney General
GUNBARREL, Colo., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Fern O'Brien, Democratic candidate for Colorado Attorney General, has received the endorsement of U.S. Senator Ken Salazar. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:10:07 GMT)

Black Attorney: Norris Recommended Changes To Lottery Bill
RALEIGH, N.C. -- A former aide to House Speaker Jim Black recommended changes to legislation creating the state lottery while working for a for-profit lottery contractor, Black's office attorney testified Tuesday at the federal fraud trial of ex-lottery commissioner Kevin Geddings. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:30:07 GMT)

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut recognizes New London attorney
NEW LONDON — Attorney Timothy Bates was named the 2006 William Crawford Distinguished Service Award winner Tuesday, an awarded presented annually by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:34:51 GMT)

Supreme court sends killer's lawyer request back to lower court
CONCORD, N.H. The (New Hampshire) Supreme Court says it's up to a lower court to decide whether a man seeking a third trial in the killing of his mother should get a new lawyer. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:00:02 GMT)

Dewitt Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charges
A Dewitt lawyer with child porn on his computer is heading to jail. Stanford Meltzer, 73, of Clearview Terrace, pled guilty today to possession of child pornography in US District Court. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:53:06 GMT)

Black attorney: Norris recommended lottery bill changes
RALEIGH -- A former aide to House Speaker Jim Black recommended changes to legislation creating the state lottery while working for a for-profit lottery contractor, Black's office attorney testified Tuesday at the federal fraud trial of ex-lottery commissioner Kevin Geddings. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:04:43 GMT)

Black attorney: Norris recommended changes
RALEIGH -- A former aide to House Speaker Jim Black recommended changes to legislation creating the state lottery while working for a for-profit lottery contractor, Black's office attorney testified Tuesday at the federal fraud trial of ex-lottery commissioner Kevin Geddings. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:19:43 GMT)

Attorney: Suspect In Behrman Killing Could Have Alibi
MARTINSVILLE, Ind. -- A suspect in the killing of Indiana University student Jill Behrman may have an alibi for the day Behrman disappeared in 2000, a defense attorney said. (Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:39:56 GMT)

New attorney appointed to represent Brian Street
DES MOINES, Iowa A Council Bluffs man, who was charged with possession of child pornography after his stepdaughter set fire to their Griswold home in March 2005, is now on this third defense attorney. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:50:54 GMT)

Chanthakoummane gets new attorney
A Bonham attorney who has represented several defendants in capital murder cases, including one of the three people accused in the Truett Street homicides, has been assigned to represent Kosoul Chanthakoummane for the capital murder of Sarah Anne Walker. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:49:30 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer says he's the father
A lawyer for former Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith said on Tuesday he was the father of her newborn daughter. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:50:06 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. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:51:56 GMT)

Smith's Lawyer Says He's Newborn's Dad
Anna Nicole Smith's Lawyer Howard K. Stern Reveals He's the Father of Her Newborn Daughter (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:55:02 GMT)

Supreme Court disbars attorney in Rock Springs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - The Wyoming Supreme Court has disbarred a Rock Springs attorney who pleaded guilty to a felony drug charge. The court on Monday disbarred Bret Strand, who had pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to manufacture a controlled substance. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:00:15 GMT)

Smith's lawyer says he's baby's father
A lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith said Tuesday that he was the father of the reality TV star's newborn girl, who has been the couple's one "ray of hope" as they have grieved the death of her 20-year-old son in the Bahamas. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:07:00 GMT)

D.C. Police Seize Electronics From Home Where Lawyer Was Killed
Police have seized computers and other electronics from the Dupont Circle home in Northwest Washington where lawyer Robert Wone was stabbed to death Aug. 2, according to an affidavit in a search warrant for the house that was recently made public. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:11:54 GMT)

I'm the dad: Anna Nicole's lawyer
Weeks after the death of her 20-year-old son, the former playmate's lawyer says he is the father of her baby girl. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:13:02 GMT)

Anna Nicole's Lawyer: The Baby's Mine
Anna Nicole Smith's longtime lawyer and confidante, Howard K. Stern, said on Larry King Live Tuesday night that he is the "proud father" of Smith's newborn daughter, calling her the one "ray of hope" in their lives since the sudden death Sept. 10 of the TrimSpa spokeswoman's son, Daniel. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:16:00 GMT)

Anna's Lawyer: I'm the Dad
Okay. Anna Nicole Smith's longtime lawyer and confidante, Howard K. Stern, said on "Larry King Live" Tuesday night that he is the "proud father" of Smith's newborn daughter, calling her the one "ray of hope" in their lives since the sudden death Sept. 10 of the TrimSpa spokeswoman's son, Daniel. They have since named their baby girl Dannie Lynn Hope, Stern told King via a video feed. "Right (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:20:11 GMT)

Smith's Lawyer Says He's Baby's Father
Lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith Reveals That He Is the Father of Her Newborn Daughter (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:25:02 GMT)

I'm the dad: Anna Nicole's lawyer
"Our baby is the one ray of hope" ... Anna Nicole Smith and lawyer Howard Stern Photo: Manuel Balce Ceneta A lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith says he is the father of her newborn girl, who has been their one "ray of hope" as they grieve the death of the reality TV star's 20-year-old son in the Bahamas. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:00:26 GMT)

Anna Nicole's Lawyer: He Is Father Of Her Baby
Howard K. Stern, a lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith, said Tuesday that he is the father of the reality television star's newborn girl. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:12:33 GMT)

Lawyer pleas guilty to child sex charges
Sydney lawyer, Michael John Poynder, has pleaded guilty to trying to procure children for sex through a phone chat service. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:16:11 GMT)

Hamm seeks to bar attorney's testimony
CLINTON - The attorney for a Clinton mother accused of drowning her three children argued Monday that the woman's rights would be violated if a Champaign psychologist is allowed to testify for the state at her upcoming murder trial. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:27:00 GMT)

Attorney contests ‘legal muzzle’
LAFAYETTE — A judge’s order that Councilman Chris Williams not “threaten or intimidate” any councilmen or city-parish employees as a condition of his probation is “nothing but a legal muzzle” to keep Williams from properly representing his constituents, Williams’ attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:29:42 GMT)

British lawyer says US threatened him with Guantanamo internment
Clive Stafford-Smith, a British lawyer who represents detainees at the US Guantanamo Bay naval base, said in a newspaper interview that he was threatened with internment there. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 05:43:19 GMT)

Judge rules state attorney investigation to stay in county
PALM COAST -- A judge denied State Attorney Harry Shorstein's request to move an investigation of State Attorney John Tanner to his turf. Circuit Judge Kim C. Hammond rejected Shorstein's request at a hearing Friday afternoon. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:33:33 GMT)

Attorney: I'm Anna Nicole's baby's daddy
An attorney representing former Playboy Playmate and reality television star Anna Nicole Smith said Tuesday he is the father of her daughter, born earlier this month in the Bahamas. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 06:50:17 GMT)

IW hires former Hampton city attorney
A. Paul Burton, the longtime city attorney for Hampton, was appointed Isle of Wight's interim county attorney. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 08:02:05 GMT)

Smith's Lawyer Says He's Baby's Father
Lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith Reveals That He Is the Father of Her Newborn Daughter (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 09:41:25 GMT)

Israeli court to free Palestinian deputy PM: lawyer
An Israeli military court on Wednesday ordered the release of Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Naser al-Shaer, a top Hamas official, after more than a month in detention, his lawyer said. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:08:10 GMT)

Israel releases Palestinian deputy PM: lawyer
An Israeli military court on Wednesday released Palestinian Deputy Prime Minister Naser al-Shaer, a top Hamas official, after more than a month in detention, his lawyer said. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:50:56 GMT)

Israeli court orders release of Hamas leader, lawyer says
An Israeli military court on Wednesday ordered the release of the Palestinian deputy prime minister, the highest ranking Hamas official rounded up in an Israeli crackdown against the militant group, his lawyer said. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:42:59 GMT)

Lawyer: I fathered Anna's baby
Anna Nicole Smith's friend and lawyer Howard K. Stern, in his first TV interview since the death of his client's son, revealed Tuesday night that he believes he fathered Smith's newborn daughter. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:21:28 GMT)

Lawyer accused of stealing millions from elderly client
A retired Torrington lawyer has been arrested on charges of stealing millions of dollars from an elderly client. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:22:38 GMT)

Brian Street Gets New Attorney
--Brian Street is now on his third defense attorney, as he faces child pornography charges. Street has lost two other defense attorneys and now a judge has appointed Chad Primmer of Council Bluffs to defend him. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:54:48 GMT)

Ex-Comverse CEO in custody: U.S. Attorney
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The former chief executive of Comverse Technology Inc. , Jacob "Kobi" Alexander, was taken into custody in the African nation of Namibia on Wednesday, a spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office said. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:25:38 GMT)

Ex-Comverse CEO in custody: U.S. Attorney
The former chief executive of Comverse Technology Inc. , Jacob "Kobi" Alexander, was arrested in Namibia on Wednesday after an international manhunt, the U.S. Attorney's office said. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:55:22 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer says he's the father
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lawyer for former Playboy centerfold Anna Nicole Smith said on Tuesday he was the father of her newborn daughter. Smith gave birth in the Bahamas on September 7 and three days later her 20-year-old son Daniel died of unknown causes in her hospital room. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:55:33 GMT)

Summers to retire as attorney general
Tennessee Attorney General and Somerville native Paul G. Summers announced last week that he will not seek a second eight-year term in office. He reported that he will join the Nashville law firm of Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis in full capacity on Oct. 2. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 15:55:45 GMT)

Attorney says Smith's baby is his
ATLANTA, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Attorney Howard K. Stern says there is "no doubt" he is the father of the daughter born to his client, Anna Nicole Smith. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 18:08:25 GMT)

Attorney: Women Drop Lawsuit Against Priest
The attorney representing a priest accused of molesting two women when they were minors said the women have decided to abandon their lawsuit against the priest. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:40:02 GMT)

Smith's Lawyer Says He's Baby's Father
Lawyer for Anna Nicole Smith Reveals That He Is the Father of Her Newborn Daughter (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:55:03 GMT)

City to appoint extra attorney
A new attorney will help the City of Ashland address issues surrounding the expansion of Mt. Ashland Ski and Snowboard Park. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:16:37 GMT)

Attorney General Myers settles with Providence for data breach
PORTLAND (AP) - Providence Health System and state Attorney General Hardy Myers filed a settlement agreement Tuesday over a data breach at the health system. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 20:44:36 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith's longtime attorney says he's the father of her baby
Attorney Howard K. Stern says there is "no doubt" he is the father of the daughter born to his client, Anna Nicole Smith. Stern told CNN's "Larry King Live" Tuesday that he has been in a relationship with the former Playboy Playmate "for a very long time" and they plan to get married. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:50:03 GMT)

HP Spy Scandal Ensnares Powerful Lawyer
Larry Sonsini isn't a high-tech visionary, but the veteran lawyer is one of Silicon Valley's most influential figures. So when he assured Hewlett-Packard executives about the legality of their boardroom spying probe, the opinion must have carried considerable weight. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:01:00 GMT)

HP Spy Scandal Ensnares Powerful Lawyer
(AP) SAN JOSE, Calif. Larry Sonsini isn't a high-tech visionary, but the veteran lawyer is one of Silicon Valley's most influential figures. So when he assured Hewlett-Packard executives about the legality of their boardroom spying probe, the opinion must have carried considerable weight. (Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:19:38 GMT)

Republican Attorney General candidate takes questions from Miami lawyers...
Republican Attorney General candidate takes questions from Miami lawyers Reversing course, Republican Attorney General candidate Bill McCollum answered questions Wednesday from the audience at a Dade County Bar Association luncheon alongside rival Democrat Walter ''Skip'' Campbell. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:02:07 GMT)

L.A. attorney picks up another lawsuit against Castle & Cooke
A Los Angeles attorney filed an amended lawsuit against Castle and Cooke Wednesday. The attorney’s newest client, Aimee McNew, 21, claimed battery and sexual battery against a chef who works at Seven Oaks Country Club. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 01:35:04 GMT)

Pirro to remain in Attorney General race
Jeanine Pirro says she's still in the race for New York Attorney General, despite the fact that federal prosecutors claim she might have broken the law while trying to figure out if her husband was having an affair. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:51:54 GMT)

Judge says Hartsville attorney will remain in custody
DARLINGTON — Hartsville attorney Harriet Wilmeth has been ordered to remain in jail on a civil contempt charge by Circuit Court Judge Michael Baxley. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:00:56 GMT)

Republican Attorney General candidate fields questions from Miami lawyers...
Republican Attorney General candidate fields questions from Miami lawyers Reversing course, Republican Attorney General candidate Bill McCollum answered questions Wednesday from the audience at a Dade County Bar Association luncheon alongside rival Democrat Walter ''Skip'' Campbell. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:06:35 GMT)

Attorney Steve Goodell: 'This is a good victory for the township. It supports our zoning and our Master Plan.'
Attorney Steve Goodell: 'This is a good victory for the township. It supports our zoning and our Master Plan.' (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 04:23:38 GMT)

American Savings Bank hires high-profile attorney
HONOLULU A high-profile attorney from the East Coast has been hired by American Savings Bank as the Honolulu-based financial institution faces a federal investigation. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:00:53 GMT)

Hinckley debate highlights differences between district attorney candidates
The three candidates vying to fill the seat of Salt Lake district attorney are as diverse ideologically as they are professionally. A debate among the candidates-a Democrat and chief criminal prosecutor, a Libertarian defense attorney and a Republican civil prosecutor-was held at the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Tuesday. (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:04:42 GMT)

Attorney May Sue State Courts Over Advertising Limits
A leading First Amendment attorney plans to sue the state court system if it approves new rules that severely limit attorney advertising. The rules, which leaders of the state courts proposed in June, are intended to put an end to misleading and aggressive attorney advertisements. Some of the proposed rules — such as one that forbids attorneys from soliciting plaintiffs immediately after (Thu, 28 Sep 2006 05:20:53 GMT)