Attorney News Oct 2006

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Defence lawyer warns against Saddam's execution
AMMAN (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer said on Sunday he had warned U.S. President George W. Bush the execution of the toppled leader would spark all-out civil war in Iraq and threaten Washington's interests in the region. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:18:19 GMT)

Defence lawyer warns against Saddam's execution
Source: Reuters By Suleiman al-Khalidi AMMAN, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer said on Sunday he had warned U.S. President George W. Bush the execution of the toppled leader would spark all-out ... (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:18:47 GMT)

Australian lawyer Moti 'in fear for his life'
AUSTRALIAN lawyer Julian Moti says he fears for his life and has accused the Australian Government of attacking him because it does not want him to hold political office in the Solomon Islands. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 20:48:54 GMT)

Saddam Lawyer Warns Bush of Verdict 'Fire'
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer warns U.S. President Bush of civil war in Iraq and chaos in the Middle East if his client is found guilty and sentenced to death. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 21:16:45 GMT)

Israel's attorney general says president should step aside pending outcome of rape investigation
JERUSALEM Israel's attorney general says that President Moshe Katsav is obligated to step aside pending the resolution of rape and other criminal allegations against him. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 21:47:06 GMT)

Saddam's lawyer warns against execution
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer warned Sunday of worsening violence in Iraq and chaos across the Mideast if the ex-president is sentenced to death at his trial for a crackdown on a Shiite Muslim village in the 1980s. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:01:15 GMT)

Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer warns of more violence in Iraq
AMMAN, Jordan Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer says violence will get worse in Iraq if Saddam's convicted of war crimes and sentenced to death. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:13:38 GMT)

Israel's attorney general says president should step aside pending outcome of rape investigation
JERUSALEM Israel's attorney general says that President Moshe Katsav is obligated to step aside pending the resolution of rape and other criminal allegations against him. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:18:36 GMT)

New attorney-general chosen today
A RECENTLY appointed minister is tipped to be chosen as Queensland's new attorney-general today, after Linda Lavarch's resignation from the job earlier this month. (Sun, 29 Oct 2006 23:05:46 GMT)

Saddam's Lawyer to President Bush: Guilty Verdict Will Spark Civil War in Iraq
Saddam Hussein's lawyer has written to President Bush, warning of full scale civil war if the former Iraqi president is convicted and executed for crimes against humanity. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 02:31:37 GMT)

Floyd County attorney candidate calls for grand jury to look into sex claim
CHARLES CITY — A candidate for Floyd County attorney has called for a grand jury to determine whether one of his opponents received sex as payment for legal services. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:33:27 GMT)

In district attorney's race, experience is key
When the youngest district attorney in Milwaukee County history took office almost 38 years ago, he could claim... (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:42:38 GMT)

Saddam's lawyer warns U.S. against death penalty
Iraq: Verdict expected Nov. 5, two days before U.S. elections. AMMAN, Jordan - Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer warned Sunday of worsening violence in Iraq and chaos across the Mideast if the ex-president is sentenced to death at his trial for a crackdown on a Shiite Muslim village in the 1980s. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 04:59:51 GMT)

Sen. Libby Mitchell sworn in as attorney
AUGUSTA - Sen. Elizabeth “Libby†Mitchell, D-Vassalboro, was sworn in Wednesday as an attorney by Superior Court Justice Donald Alexander at the Kennebec County Court House. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:22:49 GMT)

Saddam’s chief lawyer: Violence in Iraq will worsen if ex-president sentenced to death
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Saddam Hussein’s chief lawyer warned Sunday of worsening violence in Iraq and chaos across the Mideast if the ex-president is sentenced to death at his trial for a crackdown on a Shiite Muslim village in the 1980s. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:23:49 GMT)

Betty Montgomery by far best-qualified for election as Ohio attorney general
Betty Montgomery has the best of credentials to be Ohio's next attorney general: Eight years of experience doing that very job in a commendable manner. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:52:12 GMT)

Hussein execution too risky, lawyer says
Amman, Jordan — Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer warned Sunday of worsening violence in Iraq and chaos across the Mideast if the ex-president is sentenced to death at his trial for a crackdown on a Shiite Muslim village in the 1980s. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:16:29 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. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 08:32:46 GMT)

Attorney general candidate says 2006 race a warm-up for 2010
PEKIN, Ill. - Republican Stewart Umholtz jokes that his low-profile bid to unseat Attorney General Lisa Madigan is "stealthy," ducking political and media radar in a family station wagon that has racked up 30,000 miles during his uphill campaign trail through Illinois. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:20:54 GMT)

Saddam lawyer walks out of court, clashes with judge
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer walked out of court on Monday after presenting demands to end a boycott of the toppled Iraqi president's genocide trial. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:41:10 GMT)

Sparks attorney's admission raises new concerns
Sparks City Council members say they are disturbed by City Attorney Chet Adams lying to the city manager about an affair with one of his attorneys and troubled by a $75,509 price tag to settle and defend against two harassment claims since 2001. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:10:38 GMT)

Saddam's Defense Lawyer Walks Out
Saddam Hussein's Defense Lawyer Walks Out of His Trial for Genocide Against Kurds (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:11:21 GMT)

Hussein lawyer walks out of trial
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer walked out of the former leader's trial Monday after a dozen defense requests were rejected. The chief judge immediately appointed other attorneys to defend the deposed president. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:16:18 GMT)

Saddam Hussein's defence lawyer walks out of his genocide trial
BAGHDAD (AP) - Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer walked out of court Monday after 12 of his requests were rejected, but the chief judge immediately appointed other attorneys to defend the deposed president. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:41:00 GMT)

Saddam Hussein's defense lawyer walks out of former leader's trial
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer walked out of the former leader's trial today after a series of defense requests were rejected. The chief judge immediately appointed other attorneys to defend... (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:14:09 GMT)

Saddam Hussein's defense lawyer walks out of his trial
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer walked out of the former leader's trial Monday after a series of defense requests were rejected. The chief judge immediately appointed other attorneys to defend the deposed president. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:17:16 GMT)

George vs. Clayton for Prosecuting Attorney promises to be dramatic
Courtney George, the Republican candidate for Phelps County Prosecuting Attorney, feels incumbent candidate Ken Clayton’s record shows he had not held criminals responsible for their actions, while her record shows she may lack the experience necessary for the job. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 13:42:27 GMT)

Attorney: Client Was Insane When He Killed Girlfriend
A man accused of killing his girlfriend was insane when he allegedly hit her in the head with an ax and strangled her, a defense attorney said in court documents. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:11:55 GMT)

Saddam's defense lawyer walks out
Saddam Hussein's chief lawyer walked out of the former leader's trial Monday after a series of defense requests were rejected. The chief judge immediately appointed other attorneys to defend the deposed president. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:15:23 GMT)

Statement: Western Union and Arizona Attorney General Postpone Hearing
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.----Western Union and the Arizona Attorney General's Office have agreed to postpone the hearing scheduled for October 30 in Maricopa County Superior Court, until late November. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:20:00 GMT)

Hussein lawyer walks out of trial
Following a brief appearance before the court, Saddam Hussein's chief defense lawyer has again walked out after chief judge Mohammed al-Ureybi refused to grant the attorney's list of demands. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:01:18 GMT)

Making a Breeders' Classic case for Lawyer Ron
The verdict is a few days away for Lawyer Ron. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:46:39 GMT)

Berlusconi and lawyer face trial
The British lawyer David Mills is to face trial in Italy on corruption charges along with ex-Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:15:51 GMT)

Bill McCollum for Attorney General
The Attorney General of the State of Florida must be a person of uncompromising moral and ethical conduct who will do the right thing even if it is politically unpopular to do so. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:42:49 GMT)

Berlusconi, U.K. Lawyer Mills to Stand Trial for Corruption
Oct. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and U.K. lawyer David Mills have been ordered to stand trial next year over corruption allegations related to Berlusconi's Mediaset SpA, the ex-premier's lawyer said. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:50:27 GMT)

US attorney says he won't seek the death penalty in drug case...
U-S Attorney Drew Wrigley says he won't seek the death penalty against a Nebraska man charged with shooting another man in a drug-related case last year. Wrigley says Michael Petzold, of Norfolk, Nebraska, will plead guilty in the death of killi (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:04:56 GMT)

Sparks Attorney's Admission Raises New Concerns
Sparks City Attorney Chet Adams already is under fire for deciding to settle a 100-thousand-dollar lawsuit over a proposed casino resort on the Pyramid Highway. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:06:00 GMT)

Sparks City Attorney's Admission Raises New Concerns
Sparks City Attorney Chet Adams already is under fire for deciding to settle a $100,000 lawsuit over a proposed casino resort on the Pyramid Highway. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:12:50 GMT)

Floyd County attorney's race developing into battle
CHARLES CITY --- Opponents of Floyd County Attorney Marilyn Dettmer accuse her of going easy on criminals and entering plea bargains too quickly. Dettmer, 60, a Republican, says the charges are unfounded. As she seeks her fourth term, she points to a record she believes shows a tough stance. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:26:30 GMT)

Candidate for Floyd County attorney wants investigation into allegations
CHARLES CITY --- A Democratic candidate for Floyd County attorney is calling for a grand jury to determine if an opponent received sex as payment for legal services or if a tipster attempted blackmail. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 18:26:51 GMT)

Water transfer: Officials ask Attorney General to consider suit
Chester County officials joined a delegation of area officials seeking the help of S.C. Attorney General Henry McMaster in fighting a proposal to transfer millions of gallons of water a day out of the Catawba River to help two North Carolina cities in another river basin. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 19:23:22 GMT)

Attorney general candidate says 2006 race a warm-up for 2010
PEKIN, Ill. - Republican Stewart Umholtz jokes that his low-profile bid to unseat Attorney General Lisa Madigan is "stealthy," ducking political and media radar in a family station wagon that has racked up 30,000 miles during his uphill campaign trail through Illinois. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:49:55 GMT)

Sparks attorney's admission raises new concerns
SPARKS, Nev. (AP) - Sparks City Attorney Chet Adams is the subject of a recall effort for deciding to settle a $100,000 lawsuit over a proposed casino resort on the Pyramid Highway. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:54:46 GMT)

Mills, politically-linked lawyer dragged into Italian scandal
David Mills, who will face trial on corruption charges with former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, is a high-profile British lawyer forced to split with his cabinet minister wife by the scandal. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 20:55:18 GMT)

Article 32 for Gitmo lawyer postponed
A scheduled preliminary hearing for a Navy lawyer charged with mishandling classified information while he worked at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has been postponed. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:03:14 GMT)

Poll says Falk has eleven-point lead in attorney general's race
MADISON, Wis. A poll released today says Democrat Kathleen Falk has a double-digit lead in the race for attorney general. But the campaign of her Republican... (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:51:03 GMT)

The Ex-lawyer and Red Hat Support
When I bought my first home, I used a lawyer that a friend referred me to. The lawyer was great, thorough, responded quickly and took the time to explain things in plain English. I used him again 2 years later for an investment and found that he was still thorough but not as quick to get back to me or willing to spend as much time going through the legal lingo. Heck, I had to call him an average (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:28:48 GMT)

Attorney Proposes Curfew For Suspected Gang Members
SAN FRANCISCO -- An effort to create San Francisco's first gang-free zone is headed for a court fight. The city attorney asked a judge Monday for a civil injunction to create a four-block safety zone in Bayview Hunters Point, near Palou Avenue and Ingalls Street. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:14:36 GMT)

Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills to face trial for corruption
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi faces trial in yet another corruption scandal, along with British lawyer David Mills, a Milan judge decided. (Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:26:01 GMT)

New attorney-general announced
TOOWOOMBA North MP Kerry Shine will become Queensland's next attorney-general. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:35:58 GMT)

Attorney general OKs St. Francis purchase
The state Department of the Attorney General has approved the acquisition of the St. Francis Medical Centers on Oahu by a group of local physicians and their Kansas-based investor. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:41:15 GMT)

Miami Attorney Pleads Guilty To Murder
A former Miami attorney pled guilty to murdering her husband Monday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:58:07 GMT)

Police hold 'Mr Loophole' lawyer
Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman - nicknamed Mr Loophole - is arrested in Greater Manchester. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:06:38 GMT)

Stars' lawyer Freeman under arrest
Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman has been arrested by police. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 04:45:50 GMT)

U.S. attorney charges former PBC chairman in secret land deals
In a broad six-year conspiracy, disgraced former Palm Beach County Commissioner Tony Masilotti betrayed his public office to orchestrate secret land deals that brought him an ill-gotten fortune worth roughly $10 million, the U.S. attorney alleged Monday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 04:58:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Dad used his super rage on his wife
A Framingham man accused of attempting to murder his wife went into a rage, his lawyer said, to stop her from taking their child to what he feared was a cult meeting in Boston. Xing Yu's lawyer,... (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:07:20 GMT)

County attorney to draft ambulance ordinance
NATCHEZ — Adams County may soon have an ordinance to regulate ambulance services. County Attorney Bob Latham said he was planning to have an ordinance that would regulate ambulance services to the board of supervisors this week. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:01:54 GMT)

Sen. Libby Mitchell sworn in as attorney
AUGUSTA - Sen. Elizabeth “Libby†Mitchell, D-Vassalboro, was sworn in Wednesday as an attorney by Superior Court Justice Donald Alexander at the Kennebec County Court House. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 06:23:22 GMT)

Judge OKs attorney's withdrawal
DAYTONA BEACH -- A judge allowed an attorney to withdraw from representing a convicted killer in his appeal Monday because the lawyer was concerned that a tape he was given in the case might have been phony. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:24:57 GMT)

Court appoints Bredesen lawyer to be next attorney general
Gov. Phil Bredesen's lawyer was appointed Monday as the state's next attorney general by the Tennessee Supreme Court. Robert E. Cooper Jr. was selected from a group of three finalists. He succeeds former Attorney General Paul Summers, who did not seek reappointment for an eight-year term. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:24:58 GMT)

Hussein's lawyer makes a fleeting courtroom visit
baghdad — Saddam Hussein's lawyer ended a one-month courtroom absence Monday, defending his client briefly before getting into another spat with the judge and leaving again. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:25:24 GMT)

Former lawyer faces charges of stealing from 2 clients
A second aggravated-first-degree-theft charge has been filed against a former Edmonds lawyer. In the latest action against Theresa Michelle... (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:27:11 GMT)

Attorney general: Misuse 'my bad'
Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff broke the law on Oct. 10 by sending an endorsement letter to Beaver County residents on official state letterhead. The charge: misuse of the state seal. His plea: guilty. The penalty: nothing. Use of the state seal in a campaign is against the law and violators could face a felony, but Shurtleff even avoided a warning, according to state (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:30:44 GMT)

For attorney general
PROVIDENCE — J. William W. Harsch, the Republican candidate for attorney general, stood in his law office in downtown Providence, examining a framed print of “The Relief of the Light Brigade.” (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:51:25 GMT)

Saddam’s attorney briefly reappears
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Saddam Hussein’s attorney ended a one-month courtroom absence Monday, defending his client briefly before getting into another spat with the judge and leaving again. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:01:05 GMT)

Floyd County attorney's race developing into battle
CHARLES CITY --- Opponents of Floyd County Attorney Marilyn Dettmer accuse her of going easy on criminals and entering plea bargains too quickly. Dettmer, 60, a Republican, says the charges are unfounded. As she seeks her fourth term, she points to a record she believes shows a tough stance. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:43:59 GMT)

Candidate for Floyd County attorney wants investigation into allegations
CHARLES CITY --- A Democratic candidate for Floyd County attorney is calling for a grand jury to determine if an opponent received sex as payment for legal services or if a tipster attempted blackmail. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:44:19 GMT)

Jodi killer's lawyer in DNA claim
The lawyer for the man convicted of killing Jodi Jones says DNA found on her body will form part of his appeal. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:50:39 GMT)

Ethics attorney explains law
HEATH -- Area government officials asked an ethics attorney about the propriety of lunches paid by a local philanthropist and an engineering firm reviewing its own projects during Monday night's joint city council meeting. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:23:29 GMT)

Killed Lawyer May Have Put Up Fight
A City lawyer who was stabbed to death by muggers may have tried to "take them on", the Old Bailey has heard. Tom ap Rhys Pryce, 31, was attacked outside Kensal Green Underground station. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 12:56:14 GMT)

Poll: Falk leads attorney generals race
MADISON Democrat Kathleen Falk has a double-digit lead in the race for attorney general, according to a poll released Monday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:12:08 GMT)

Teenagers 'murdered City lawyer'
Lawyer Tom ap Rhys Pryce was targeted by two robbers who fatally stabbed him in the street, a court hears. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:35:53 GMT)

Teenagers 'murdered City lawyer'
Lawyer Tom ap Rhys Pryce was targeted by two robbers who fatally stabbed him in the street, a court hears. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:37:36 GMT)

Nick Freeman, the celebrities' lawyer, questioned by police
Lawyer who helped celebrities get off driving charges questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert course of justice. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:43:44 GMT)

City lawyer targeted as 'a means to an end', court told
A young City lawyer was stabbed to death yards from his home by two robbers who targeted him as "no more than a means to an end", the Old Bailey was told today.... (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:01:44 GMT)

Berlusconi's ex-lawyer Mills 'not afraid' of corruption trial
Tax lawyer David Mills -- ordered to face corruption charges along with his former client Silvio Berlusconi -- has said in a newspaper interview that he was "absolutely not afraid" of a trial in Italy. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 15:21:42 GMT)

Linklaters Lawyer Was Murdered for Phone, Court Told (Update2)
Oct. 31 (Bloomberg) -- Linklaters lawyer Tom ap Rhys Pryce was stabbed to death by robbers who stole his mobile phone, bank cards and a subway pass, a prosecutor said at the start of a murder trial today for two London teenagers. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 16:25:46 GMT)

MISSING LAWYER Thaksin aide link to kidnap of Somchai
Army chief Sonthi Boonyaratglin yesterday linked prominent Muslim lawyer Somchai Neelaphai-jit's disappearance to people close to ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:19:54 GMT)

U.S. Attorney appoints election officer
Rhode Island has a new federal election watchdog. Assistant U-S Attorney Terrence Donnelly will handle any election fraud or voting rights complaints handed to federal officials during the upcoming general election. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:58:57 GMT)

Attorney says engineers, not owners to blame in pier collapse
PHILADELPHIA - Two men on trial in a fatal pier collapse that killed three nightclub patrons were not responsible for the tragedy because they did not know the pier was in imminent danger of falling into the water, a defense attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:06:56 GMT)

Rooting out scandal key to attorney general race
SPRINGFIELD - Rooting out public corruption has become the central issue in the upcoming Illinois attorney general's race. As allegations of corruption have become a major issue in this year's gubernatorial race, how to handle it is bleeding into the attorney general contest. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:57:47 GMT)

Grand jury investigation unlikely to be part of election for Floyd County attorney
CHARLES CITY --- A call for a grand jury to investigate a complaint against a candidate for Floyd County attorney is itself coming into question. Normand Klemesrud, 59, a Democrat in the race, issued a statement Sunday asking for a review. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:58:26 GMT)

Celebrity lawyer 'Mr Loophole' arrested
LONDON: A lawyer renowned for representing celebrity clients has been arrested after detectives raided his office, police said. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:00:18 GMT)

Nightclub fire dominates race for R.I. attorney general
Attorney General Patrick Lynch took office just weeks after a fire at a crowded nightclub killed 100 people. Three and a half years later, the disaster continues to cast a shadow over his bid for re-election as the state's top law enforcement official. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:25:42 GMT)

Attorney: Anna Nicole Smith may have dyed baby's hair
Does she or doesn't she? An attorney thinks TV reality star Anna Nicole Smith, who usually sports platinum blonde hair, may have dyed her infant daughter's locks to make it appear the father is Smith's companion, Howard K. Stern. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:42:15 GMT)

Attorney: Anna Nicole may have dyed baby's hair
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- An attorney for the ex-boyfriend of TV reality star Anna Nicole Smith said she believes that Smith dyes her new daughter's hair. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 20:46:40 GMT)

Economic development, attorney's office focus at forum
Candidates for the Crawford County Board of Supervisors responded to questions about economic-development, while county attorney candidates told why they are running for the office, during a candidates' forum Thursday night. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:20:40 GMT)

County hires assistant attorney
The Pennnington County Board of Commissioners approved the county attorney office’s hiring of a new assistant county attorney during the board’s Oct. 24 meeting. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:21:29 GMT)

County Manager And Attorney Receive Pay Raises For ‘Excellent' Service
County Manager Mike Herr and Count Attorney Joseph G. Jarret will see a little more money in upcoming paychecks. Both were awarded a 5.5 percent raise for “excellent” service by Polk County commissioners on Wednesday. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 21:57:23 GMT)

Attorney General OKs deal to buy St. Francis centers
The acquisition of St. Francis Medical Centers by a group of local doctors and a Kansas investor has won approval from the state Attorney General. Hawaii Medical Center LLC , composed of the Wichita-based Cardiovascular Hospitals of America and a local physicians group led by St. Francis cardiologist Danelo Canete, has moved another step closer to the completion of its $68 million acquisition. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 22:12:08 GMT)

Defense attorney attempts to stop release of 'Alpha Dog'
An attorney for murder defendant Jesse James Hollywood has asked a federal court to block the release of the film Alpha Dog a move legal experts consider a longshot but weighs fair-trial rights against First Amendment protections. (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:10:17 GMT)

The celebrity lawyer Mr Loophole now finds himself in the frame
NICK FREEMAN, the celebrity lawyer whose ability to find flaws in the driving laws earned him the nickname Mr Loophole, protested his innocence yesterday after being arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.... (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:50:09 GMT)

Stabbed lawyer 'was a proud man who resisted and paid with his life'
A SUCCESSFUL City lawyer was stabbed to death for his mobile phone and travelcard by two robbers yards from the home he shared with his fiancée, a jury was told yesterday.... (Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:52:07 GMT)

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