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Ghana: La Mantse vs Attorney General's Land Case Adjourned to Nov. 22
AN ACCRA Fast Track Court yesterday adjourned the case involving the Chief of La and the Attorney General to November 22, 2006. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 18:51:12 GMT)

Shelton lawyer nominated for federal judgeship in Tacoma
Benjamin H. Settle, a lawyer specializing in municipal and administrative law in Shelton, has been nominated for the federal bench in Tacoma following White House rejection... (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:05:20 GMT)

Attorney accused of KCSO death could face second-degree murder charge
The man accused in the traffic death of a Kern County Sheriff’s deputy could face a second-degree murder charge. Daniel Willsey, an attorney, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder, vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, and a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:15:22 GMT)

Attorney alerts parish of conflict
Jacques Cousin, the attorney for the Paul Bourgeois family that wants to donate 50 acres of lakefront property to the parish for the Eagle Point Park project near Jeanerette, has alerted parish government his personal representation of the family during negotiations could become a conflict of interest, because Cousin is also an assistant district attorney for the parish. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:33:53 GMT)

Admit guilt in writing or be disbarred, society tells lawyer
A Halifax-area lawyer is being allowed to resign from his profession if he admits to defrauding clients out of almost $200,000. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:13:47 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. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:15:49 GMT)

Lawyer Disputes Claims of Sex on Plane
Lawyer Disputes Feds' Claim That His Client Engaged in 'Overt Sexual Activity' on Airliner (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:22:29 GMT)

County Attorney elected ICAA vice president
The second president of the Iowa County Attorney's Association was Plymouth County Attorney Morse Hoorneman in 1953. In 2008-09, a Plymouth County attorney will return to that seat if County Attorney Darin Raymond keeps on the track he's on. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:42:18 GMT)

Benton district attorney resigns
CORVALLIS — After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing issues with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 21:58:35 GMT)

Teacher facing sex charges seeks new lawyer
OSHAWA -- A Durham teacher facing scores of sex-related charges remains in custody as he looks for a new lawyer. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:08:33 GMT)

Lawyer of Accused School Shooter Suffers Possible Stroke
Right now, a lawyer's illness is not expected to delay the trial for a Campbell County teen accused of murder. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:38:34 GMT)

Lawyer Sentenced For Stealing $1 Million Of Clients' Money
A lawyer accused of stealing more than $1 million from clients was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison Friday. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:33:35 GMT)

Waterloo Attorney Suspended, Didn't Pay Taxes
DES MOINES - A Waterloo attorney who prepares tax returns is suspended, for failing to file his own taxes. Gary Iversen didn't file federal or state income tax returns from 1992 through 2001. (Fri, 17 Nov 2006 23:50:49 GMT)

Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing from clients
A Mont Vernon lawyer was sentenced Friday to at least 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $1 million from clients. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 00:45:57 GMT)

Power of attorney is not just for the elderly
WHAT age of person signs a power of attorney document? Someone approaching retirement? Someone already in retirement? (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 01:48:11 GMT)

Attorney says case against Weary should be dropped
HOUSTON Fred Weary's attorney says the misdemeanor resisting arrest charges against the Houston Texans guard should be dropped. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 02:06:25 GMT)

Jackson Attorney Admits Involvement in Drive-By Shooting
A Jackson attorney pleads guilty to her role in a drive-by shooting last year. Judith Kristie Smith pled guilty to accessory after the fact in the May 2005 shooting at the Ridgeland Krystal drive through. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:11:08 GMT)

State Supreme Court: City lawyer put on board
A Pittsburgh area lawyer has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board by the state Supreme Court. Charlotte S. Jefferies, a 1980 graduate of Duquesne University School of Law, will serve a three-year term. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:08:10 GMT)

Attorney: Mother charged with killing twins needs treatment
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. - A mother accused of killing her twin sons has postpartum depression and should be released from jail to receive treatment, her attorney told a judge. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 05:25:42 GMT)

District attorney resigns, citing problems with judge
After only six months of his third term of office, Benton County District Attorney Scott Heiser has resigned, giving ongoing problems with Circuit Court Judge Janet Holcomb as the reason. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:10:32 GMT)

Fuentes' attorney to file appeal
SUNBURY — Convicted killer Fredil O. Fuentes apparently wasted his time filing a motion for court transcripts of his Northumberland County trial because his attorney had already filed a similar motion in preparation for an appeal. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 06:38:27 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. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:18:04 GMT)

Local: Lawyer to serve 10 to 20 years
NASHUA - A lawyer who admitted to stealing more than $1 million from several clients was sentenced Friday to serve 10 to 20 years in prison. ... - By ANDREW WOLFE Telegraph Staff (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:22:47 GMT)

Williams sisters reneged: lawyer
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Venus and Serena Williams reneged on a deal to play in a 2001 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match, costing the promoters millions, a lawyer claimed yesterday during opening statements in a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the sisters and their father. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:00:55 GMT)

Lawyer in Cape case eyes retrial
BARNSTABLE -- As former trash collector Christopher M. McCowen faces life behind bars for the rape and murder of Cape Cod fashion writer Christa Worthington, McCowen's lawyer, Robert A. George, said yesterday he is confident that the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal and that the case will be retried. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:53:37 GMT)

Vang seeks appeal, minority attorney
The man serving life prison sentences for killing six deer hunters in northern Wisconsin in 2004 disagrees with his attorney that there are no grounds to appeal his convictions, according to court documents filed Friday. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 09:11:16 GMT)

Attorney nears end of high-profile case
Wausau attorney Steve Immels involvement in a high-profile murder case soon will draw to a close. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 10:39:15 GMT)

Lawyer guilty in '05 shooting
CANTON — Jackson lawyer Judith Kristie Smith has pleaded guilty to having been an accessory after the fact to a drive-by shooting from a car in which she was a passenger. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:15:14 GMT)

Attorney General's Office Scolded
A federal judge sent a stern, angry warning from the bench yesterday to Mayor-elect Adrian M. Fenty: Don't let the D.C. attorney general's office start prosecuting local crimes until its lawyers competently handle the civil cases they already have. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:34:27 GMT)

Vietnam War-stressed lawyer dodges disbarment
Outspoken Sackville lawyer Richard (Dick) Murtha, who took tens of thousands from clients' trust accounts, has been allowed to resign rather than be disbarred. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 11:44:38 GMT)

Lawyer receives probation
-An Orlando lawyer who acknowledged misconduct was publicly reprimanded and placed on two years probation this week , according to The Florida Bar. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 14:28:06 GMT)

District Attorney's Office files lawsuit against music store
The Solano County District Attorney's Office has filed a civil lawsuit against the owner of a Suisun City music store, charging that the shop has been operating in violation of state law governing the operation of secondhand businesses. The suit, filed against Collins Music and Sound owner Lawrence Collins and store employee Dennis Palmer, (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 15:57:39 GMT)

Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Gonzales at U.S. Air Force AcademyRegarding Civil Liberties, ‘War On Terrorism’
Following are remarks of Attorney General Gonzales at the U.S. Air Force Academy regarding civil liberties and the "war on terrorism" (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:37:14 GMT)

Protest left my family in fear: lawyer's wife
A lawyer's wife who faced assault charges after spraying a group of fathers' rights protesters with a hose says the protest left her in shock, fear and disbelief. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:55:42 GMT)

Attorney refiles suit over Hurricane Floyd damage
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. An attorney has refiled a 20 (m)million-dollar lawsuit that blames the Newport News for flooding of some neighborhoods during Hurricane Floyd in 1999. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:04:42 GMT)

McCowen's attorney says he's confident conviction can be reversed
The attorney for the man convicted this week of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sat, 18 Nov 2006 21:38:53 GMT)

Iowa attorney general has no plans to slow down
DES MOINES (AP) — He's been Iowa's attorney general for the better part of four decades. Still, you might forgive opposing counsel if they manage to underestimate Tom Miller. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:18:27 GMT)

Knoxville attorney charged with contempt, removed from court
A prominent Knoxville attorney is accused of contempt of court just days after he was cited for misdemeanor assault following a spat with a McDonald's employee. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 00:59:51 GMT)

Lawyer seeks to move hit-and-run trial
DENVER, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- The lawyer for a Colorado man charged with killing a woman and her two young children in a drunken hit-and-run crash says he will ask for a change of venue. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 04:07:28 GMT)

ACLU lawyer speaks at Charleston dinner
Civil rights lawyer Anthony Griffin is best known in legal circles for a landmark case blocking school-sponsored prayer at high school football games. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:12:36 GMT)

Council to interview attorney candidates
Paris City Council conducts interviews for the city attorney’s position Monday, a year after the resignation of former city attorney Larry Schenk. Council members plan to take a look at Paris assistant attorney John D. Lestock and W. Kent Mcllyar of the Dallas area. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 05:53:58 GMT)

Kohloff earns young lawyer award
Alissa Kohlhoff received the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award at the 2006 Indiana Bar Association annual conference in Indianapolis. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:41:50 GMT)

Team-player attorney rode niche to managing role
It began with a phone call from one of the leaders of my future law firm employer. I was two months away from graduating law school and had already accepted an offer to join Barnes & Thornburg. I had served as a summer associate there and had pictured myself becoming a tax attorney. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 07:52:27 GMT)

Acclaimed attorney dies at 76
Orval R. Hoover, the attorney who steered a 1980 probe of public officials in Summit County that ended up in the national spotlight, died Thursday. He was 76. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:25:23 GMT)

Attorney General sides with SLEIDD Parish council can't force SLEIDD to boot board members
The state Attorney General has sided with the St. Landry Economic and Industrial Development District in its ongoing fight with the parish council. The council has been trying since April to replace the majority of the economic development agency's board. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 08:36:05 GMT)

Attorney general chides ruling
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales yesterday contended that some critics of the Bush administration's warrantless surveillance program were defining freedom in a way that poses a "grave threat" to US security. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:01:22 GMT)

Lawyer to appeal order against 9/11 terrorist
HAMBURG: The lawyer for convicted terrorist Mounir ElMotassadeq said yesterday that he would lodge an appeal against his client’s detention for assisting the September 11, 2001 (9/11 for short) attacks on the US. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 09:35:05 GMT)

Military undermining rights probe--Fil-Canadian lawyer
LUCENA CITY--A Filipino-Canadian lawyer who has returned to the Philippines to investigate alleged human rights violations in Quezon province said he was extremely disappointed with the hostile reception that her group has received from military and local government officials. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:08:53 GMT)

McCowen's attorney says he's confident conviction can be reversed
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) - The attorney for the man convicted this week of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:28:36 GMT)

Worthington Defense Attorney Looks To Appeal
BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) -- The attorney for the man convicted of killing fashion writer Christa Worthington says he's confident the jury's decision can be reversed on appeal. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:08:09 GMT)

NEWSWEEK: O.J.'S Lawyer 'P---ed' About Being Kept in the Dark on Book Deal; Says Profits Are 'Blood Money ... I
O.J. Simpson's book deal for "If I Did It," his account of how he would have killed Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman if he did kill them, was such a closely guarded secret that even Simpson's lawyer, Yale Galanter, was surprised by the news, report Assistant Managing Editor Mark Miller, Los Angeles Correspondent Andrew Murr and Senior Editor Weston Kosova in the November 27 issue of Newsweek (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 17:10:00 GMT)

The UCLA student stunned with a Taser by a campus police officer has hired a high-profile civil rights lawyer who plans
The UCLA student stunned with a Taser by a campus police officer has hired a high-profile civil rights lawyer who plans to file a brutality lawsuit. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 18:20:35 GMT)

Irish activist Frank Durkan dies at 76
Frank Durkan, a lawyer and activist who defended Irish-Americans entangled with the law due to their involvement in the politics of Northern Ireland, has died. He was 76. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:07:41 GMT)

Las Vegas lawyer aims for recovery after appearing drunk in court
LAS VEGAS (AP) - A Las Vegas lawyer who showed up intoxicated in court in August said he had become immersed in the city's party scene, spending most nights gambling and partying with strippers. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:39:40 GMT)

Las Vegas lawyer aims for recovery after appearing drunk in court
LAS VEGAS A Las Vegas lawyer who showed up intoxicated in court in August says he's on the road to recovery. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 22:22:40 GMT)

O.J. Simpson's lawyer upset about book deal
Add O.J. Simpson's lawyer to the long list of people upset the former football star has written an account about how he would have killed his ex-wife and her friend, even if a jury decided he did not. (Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:22:21 GMT)

U.K. attorney general contradicts Blair
Britain's attorney general said Monday he is not convinced of the need to hold terrorist suspects for up to 90 days without charge — a key goal of his close ally, Prime Minister Tony Blair. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:01:19 GMT)

Local attorney, accountant spend elderly client's estate, now facing prison time
A local attorney and accountant are facing prison time for taking more than half a million dollars from an 82-year old man, who was one of their clients. Andrew Huffmeyer will serve five years, after pleading guilty on Monday, and Colin Kaufman is awaiting his punishment, after he was found guilty by a jury Friday. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 02:38:43 GMT)

UK Attorney General contradicts Blair
Britain's attorney general said on Monday that he is not convinced of the need to hold terrorist suspects for up to 90 days without charge. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:04:27 GMT)

Lawyer: Ryan should get pension from offices untouched by scandal
A lawyer for George Ryan argued Wednesday that the disgraced former governor should be entitled to a part of his government pension despite his conviction on federal racketeering charges. The General Assembly Retirement System suspended Ryan's $197,000-a-year pension in September after Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued an opinion that he should forfeit it. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:31:25 GMT)

Attorney Activism? Some Lawyers Send Letters To Victims
Crash victims may get a mailbox full of attorney solicitations. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 03:47:19 GMT)

Hair engages leading lawyer
Darrell Hair has hired a leading lawyer from the Marylebone Cricket Club in an effort to restart his international career, according to The Australian. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 04:03:15 GMT)

Lyrics Celebrating Bank Merger Impress Only Copyright Lawyer
Universal Music is accusing the Bank of America of copyright violations after a video of two of the bank?s employees singing a version of U2?s ?One? hit the Internet. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:00:41 GMT)

IRS files tax lien on lawyer's property
Regulators from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service have filed an $809,110 tax lien against the property of a Durham lawyer who?s been active on the local political scene. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 06:11:34 GMT)

Simpsons Lawyer Shocked By New Book
OJ SIMPSON has come under fire from his own lawyer for writing a book which hypothetically places himself at the scene of the murder of his ex-wife NI (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 07:54:03 GMT)

Frank Durkan, lawyer for IRA suspects
NEW YORK — Frank Durkan, a lawyer and activist who defended Irish-Americans entangled with the law due to their involvement in the politics of Northern Ireland, has died. He was 76. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:10:04 GMT)

Wheeling Lawyer Challenges City's Political Sign Rule
By Terry, Juliet A WHEELING - A Wheeling ordinance regulating political signage has drawn some legal ire from an attorney who said it is unconstitutional. Wheeling lawyer Paul Harris filed a lawsuit Oct. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:13:56 GMT)

Acclaimed Attorney Dies at 76: Orval Hoover Steered Probe of Summit County Corruption
By Carol Biliczky, The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio Nov. 19--Orval R. Hoover, the attorney who steered a 1980 probe of public officials in Summit County that ended up in the national spotlight, died Thursday. He was 76. "Thank God for Orval Hoover," Akron police Sgt. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 09:17:38 GMT)

7:50 p.m. - CSC reverses AG's firing of attorney last year
7:50 p.m., November 20 - Government prosecutor Alan Haeuser, who was fired by Attorney General Douglas Moylan nearly a year ago for allegedly kicking and damaging a metal door, will get his job back, plus back pay, the Civil Service Commission decided last Thursday. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:07:20 GMT)

Lawyer, activist who defended Irish dies
NEW YORK -- Frank Durkan, a lawyer and activist who defended Irish Americans entangled with the law because of their involvement in the politics of Northern Ireland, has died. He was 76. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:24:37 GMT)

Lawyer on sober path after coming to court drunk
A Las Vegas lawyer who showed up intoxicated in court in August said he had become immersed in the city's party scene, spending most nights gambling and partying with strippers. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:09:38 GMT)

Top Lawyer Applauds Fat Pay Packets For CEOs
Martin Lipton says generous compensation is necessary to keep capable leaders. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 11:51:03 GMT)

O.J. Simpson's lawyer angry about book deal
O.J. Simpson's lawyer has been added to the long list of people upset that the former football star has written an account about how he would have killed his ex-wife and her friend, even if a jury decided he did not (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:43:46 GMT)

Lawyer, publisher probed in fake calls
Paul E. Fallon, a Buffalo lawyer and publisher of the alternative newspaper the Beast, is under investigation by a state judicial panel on allegations of masterminding a plan to impersonate Mayor Byron W. Brown and other officials in phone calls and then to publish stories about the phony conversations. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:53:11 GMT)

Attorney general gives tips for holiday shoppers
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has some tips for consumers preparing for the holiday shopping season, which traditionally starts the day after Thanksgiving. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:56:16 GMT)

Department of Labor attorney meets with local business owners
Wednesday morning, local employers were treated to some free and extremely helpful advice when Ron Roux, an attorney with the Louisiana Department of Labor, visited the Vernon Parish library. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:27:50 GMT)

State attorney shelves case of attack on Green party deputy
Prague- The state attorney in charge of the case of the May Day attack on Green Party deputy Katerina Jacques has stopped the prosecution of former policeman Tomas Cermak who was charged in connection with the attack, state attorney Michal Zachystal said. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:08:30 GMT)

PCB's doping test is 'wrong': PCB lawyer
Lahore, Nov 20 (ANI): Adding a twist to the doping case of Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammed Asif, Mark Gay, a legal expert in anti-doping cases and Pakistan Cricket Boards' lawyer, declared that the methodology of doping was 'wrong' altogether. Gay submitted his expert opinion to the tribunal on Monday and the hearing for appeal against the ban on the Pakistan team's fast bowler has been postponed till (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 16:23:14 GMT)

Lawyer Wants Lightning Victim's Lawsuit Dismissed
NEW LONDON, Conn. -- A lawyer for the Stonington Volunteer Ambulance Corps is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit by a man who was mistakenly declared dead after he was struck by lightning. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:27:14 GMT)

Lawyer, Soccer Administrator Named CEO of British Racing Authority
Nic Coward, a lawyer and former top soccer administrator, was announced on November 20 as the first chief executive of the British Horseracing Authority, which will take over responsibility for running British racing early next year. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:49:07 GMT)

Attorney general to hold inquiry
The attorney general confirms an inquiry into the government's appointment of interim Victims' Commissioner Bertha McDougall. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:17:36 GMT)

Attorney General to hold inquiry
The Attorney General confirms an inquiry into the government's appointment of interim Victims' Commissioner Bertha McDougall. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:28:26 GMT)

Attorney with Trolley Square office arrested for tax evasion
A Wilmington attorney who was disbarred last month was arrested today on federal charges of tax evasion. William L. Garrett, 55, of Kennett Square, Pa., was indicted Nov. 16 on four counts each of tax evasion and failure to file tax returns between 2000 and 2003. He was released on his own recognizance after a bail hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge. U.S. Attorney Richard G. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 19:37:31 GMT)

Lawyer questions evidence in death of Nevada state controller
LAS VEGAS The lawyer for the man charged with killing state Controller Kathy Augustine is questioning evidence linking his client to a drug found in her system. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:07:41 GMT)

Las Vegas lawyer aims for recovery after appearing drunk in court
A Las Vegas lawyer who showed up intoxicated in court in August says he's on the road to recovery. Joseph Caramagno tells the Las Vegas Review-Journal that he's been sober for three months after entering rehab. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:12:38 GMT)

Attorney General-Elect Announces Transition Team
Attorney General-elect Andrew Cuomo announced his transition committee Monday. Calling it a diverse, bi-partisan group, he chose former New York Attorney General Robert Abrams to head it up. Other pre-eminent leaders include: former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White and conservative Ed Cox. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:32:33 GMT)

Higgs' Attorney Says He Hasn't Seen Forensic Evidence in Augustine Death
The attorney representing murder suspect Chaz Higgs says he hasn't been shown any forensic evidence that shows Higgs killed State Controller Kathy Augustine with a paralyzing drug. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:56:48 GMT)

State attorney general asks insurance company to reimburse Griswold
HARTFORD — Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has written to The Hartford, the insurance company that insured the destroyed old Town Hall in Griswold, asking it to reimburse the town for incurred expenses. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:58:59 GMT)

Rhode Island attorney general ends investigation into WBUR, WRNI
Attorney General Patrick Lynch has closed a two-year probe that began after Boston University announced plans to sell Rhode Island's public radio stations. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:51:12 GMT)

As trial opens, lawyer says Venus and Serena Williams lost promoters millions
Venus and Serena Williams lost promoters tens of millions of dollars when they reneged on a contract for a modern-day "Battle of the Sexes" match, a lawyer said as a civil suit against the sisters was heard in court Friday. (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:53:19 GMT)

Peter Hain faces inquiry by the Attorney-General
A judge has asked the Attorney-General to investigate Peter Hain, the Northern Ireland Secretary, over potential charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.... (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:37:42 GMT)

License suspended for attorney who had worked for Beach firm
A panel of the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended for six months the law license of an attorney who had worked for a Virginia Beach-based firm. The panel made the decision Friday to suspend . . . (Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:51:08 GMT)

Lawyer: 'No-Hearing' Process Traps Detainees
A lawyer for two terrorism suspects held as enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay says that more than two years after the Supreme Court's decision in Hamdi vs. Rumsfeld, those being held have still had only one hearing. Robert Siegel talks with the attorney, Mark Denbeaux. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 00:12:02 GMT)

Lawyer: 'No-Hearing' Process Traps Detainees
All Things Considered , November 20, 2006 · A lawyer for two terrorism suspects held as enemy combatants at Guantanamo Bay releases a study of the hearings that gave them that status. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:03:12 GMT)

Jackson Attorney Becomes Federal Judge
A Jackson attorney took the oath Monday to officially become a federal judge. 42 year old Daniel P. Jordan, III was sworn in as U.S. district judge of the Southern district of Mississippi. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:04:32 GMT)

Bradford County Lawyer, Wife Found Dead In Home
SAYRE, Pa. -- State police say a prominent Bradford County lawyer and his wife were found shot to death in their home. Autopsies conducted today showed that 56-year-old David Keeffe and his 60-year-old wife, Carol, were shot to death. The shootings are considered homicides. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 01:20:24 GMT)

U.S. judge extends supervision of ex-lawyer
Maybe the third time will be the charm for David Moskal. The former power lawyer from Edina who stole more than $2 million from his firm's clients in the late '90s, then was snared for fraudulently racking up $85,000 in credit card charges while he was supposed to be paying restitution, was back in federal court Monday. This time a judge extended the terms of his supervised release because Moskal (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:42:02 GMT)

Tiler's lawyer challenging deportation
The lawyer for the Thai tiler at the centre of the Taito Philip Field inquiry says she is flying to Samoa to challenge his deportation, but she may be too late to stop it. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:53:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Crime Stoppers official attacked
The head of a crime tipsters group was attacked by a man with a baseball bat and told to drop a lawsuit against a philanthropist over an unpaid reward, the man's attorney said Monday. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:52:52 GMT)

Pataki gives attorney investigating Hevesi more power
More developments in the investigation into embattled Comptroller Alan Hevesi. Governor Pataki has signed an executive order giving the attorney investigating Hevesi more power. Our Molly Kroon looks at the details surrounding the case. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 03:53:27 GMT)

Debnam resumes attack on Attorney-General
OPPOSITION Leader Peter Debnam has used question time in the NSW Parliament to continue his attack on Attorney-General Bob Debus. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 04:45:08 GMT)

Local attorney resigns from bar association
Longtime Fayette County attorney Mark F. Morrison has resigned from the Pennsylvania Bar Association. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 05:19:30 GMT)

Attorney Settles Malpractice Case, Admits No Wrongdoing
A prominent defense attorney, Barry Scheck, yesterday settled a malpractice suit with a former client who claimed the lawyer botched his wrongful-imprisonment case. Mr. Scheck had represented Lee Long, who was wrongfully imprisoned for a rape he did not commit, in a private lawsuit against the city. But Mr. Long's suit was tossed out after Mr. Scheck missed a filing deadline. Mr. Long then sued (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 06:03:33 GMT)

Gary attorney postpones sentencing again
HAMMOND | Gary lawyer Jerry Jarrett has come one step closer to a federal jail cell, although the defense attorney says he still has high hopes of convincing a judge to toss his conviction for laundering clients' drug money. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 07:17:16 GMT)

Frank Durkan, 76; lawyer for figures involved in Northern Ireland politics
Frank Durkan, 76, a lawyer and activist who defended Irish Americans entangled with the law because of their involvement in the politics of Northern Ireland, died Thursday at a hospital in Greenwich, Conn., after suffering from lung failure, his daughter Mary Louise Martin said. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:06:31 GMT)

Lawyer to be extradited
A former lawyer who fled to Winnipeg after bilking one of his clients of $60,000 has been ordered extradited to Alaska. Winnipeg-born John Francis McGee, 48, was ordered to be extradited following a court appearance before Justice John Menzies yesterday morning. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:31:00 GMT)

U.S. attorney general defends new steps taken at Supermax
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales acknowledged Monday that there have been mistakes at Supermax prison in Florence - including an "intolerable" problem with phone calls and mail not being monitored - but said steps have been taken to improve security. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 08:53:24 GMT)

Attorney General to set up inquiry as Hain denies misleading probe
The Attorney General agreed last night to set up a cover-up inquiry to look into Peter Hain's handling of a High Court case. Lord Goldsmith said he will announce the leader of the inquiry at a later date. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:01:10 GMT)

Building named for lawyer in famous case
New Jersey, which is under court order to end a wide disparity between urban and suburban public schools, on Monday dedicated its state Department of Education headquarters for a civil-rights lawyer who contributed to a landmark anti-segregation victory. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:13:49 GMT)

Mayor suspends city attorney, his deputy
City Attorney Alan Jackere and Deputy Attorney Larry Simmons were placed on administrative leave with pay Sunday, mayoral spokeswoman Sheryl Lovelady confirmed Monday. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 09:29:46 GMT)

Greenville attorney suspended, accused of faking bills
A Greenville attorney who was indicted on federal charges was suspended Monday by the state Supreme Court. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:14:36 GMT)

Arkansas Attorney General's Office Sues Companies Selling Resort Time-Shares
Little Rock (AP) - The Arkansas attorney general's office says two companies operated by a Massachusetts man telephoned thousands of Arkansans with offers to sell resort time-shares even though hundreds of those receiving the calls had enrolled in the national do-not-call registry. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:55:57 GMT)

Pataki gives attorney investigating Hevesi more power
There are more developments in the investigation into embattled Comptroller Alan Hevesi. Governor Pataki has signed an executive order giving the attorney investigating Hevesi more power. Our Molly Kroon looks at the details surrounding the case. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 11:58:08 GMT)

McClish's attorney challenges charges
A Ben Lomond man accused of multiple sex crimes returned to court Monday to set a jury trial date, but his attorney filed a motion challenging several of the charges prosecutors have filed against Michael Patrick McClish. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:15:02 GMT)

District Attorney To Decide Charges In Case Of Found Fetuses
The district attorney's office must now decide whether to prosecute the widow of a Berry College coach who is accused of self-aborting two fetuses and keeping them in a storage shed. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 13:57:01 GMT)

Rodriguez's attorney seeks new trial
AP-NDSlain Student Motion,0140 Rodriguez's attorney seeks new trial FARGO, N.D. (AP) An attorney for Alfonso Rodriguez Junior has filed a motion for a new trial,claiming misconduct by prosecutors, racial bias and judicial error. T (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:18:14 GMT)

Lawyer In Subway Gap Death Calls Report Findings A "Cover-Up"
The lawyer for the family of a Minnesota teen killed after falling through a platform gap at a Long Island Rail Road station is calling a report that blames her for her own death a "cover-up.” (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 14:32:43 GMT)

Panama City lawyer jailed in child-porn sting
A personal injury lawyer from Bay County who, investigators say, enticed young boys to perform sexual acts over the Internet and distributed the videos, has been arrested, Attorney General Charlie Crist announced today. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:02:50 GMT)

Attorney for Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. seeks new trial
FARGO, N.D. Alfonso Rodriguez Jr., facing a death sentence for the kidnapping and death of University of North Dakota student Dru Sjodin, should get a new trial because of misconduct by prosecutors, racial bias and judicial error, his attorney claims. Richard Ney, a Wichita, Kan., lawyer experienced in death penalty cases, filed a 60-page document in federal court Monday seeking to overturn (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:42:31 GMT)

Briton tortured into confessing bomb plot: lawyer
A British Muslim falsely confessed to planning to bomb several high-profile English landmarks after being tortured and subjected to degrading conditions in Pakistan, his defense lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:50:58 GMT)

Briton tortured into confessing bomb plot -lawyer
A British Muslim falsely confessed to planning to bomb several high-profile English landmarks after being tortured and subjected to degrading conditions in Pakistan, his defence lawyer said on Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 15:51:08 GMT)

Attorney General targets Grand Rapids business for lottery pool
Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox announced a two-count complaint against a Grand Rapids-based company for allegedly promoting and running an illegal lottery. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:56:55 GMT)

O.J. Book and TV Special Canceled, Simpson’s Lawyer “Pissed” With O.J.
O.J. Book and TV Special Canceled, Simpson’s Lawyer “Pissed” With O.J. After a firestorm of criticism, News. Corp. said today (Nov. 20) that it has canceled the O.J. Simpson book and TV special If I Did It. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:58:09 GMT)

George S. Cardona Named Acting United States Attorney
Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney George S. Cardona was named yesterday by the Justice Department as acting U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California pending the appointment of Debra Wong Yang’s successor. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 17:25:39 GMT)

Elk Grove City Manager, Attorney Drop Benefits Push
Public outrage has prompted Elk Grove's city manager and city attorney to drop their request for a hefty retirement benefits package. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 18:22:19 GMT)

Mathison's attorney seeks acquittal
The attorney for Ryan Mathison has asked a judge to acquit his client or grant him a new trial. Chad Primmer said in his motion that evidence presented during Mathison's six-day trial did not support the jury's guilty verdict. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:34:41 GMT)

Falk concedes defeat in attorney general race
MADISON, Wis. Attorney general hopeful Kathleen Falk finally concedes she lost the race, two weeks after the election was held. Unofficial returns on election night... (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:51:35 GMT)

Attorney says judge’s ruling favors district
Ex-school aide alleged her race was basis for being denied post. A federal judge is granting Columbia Public Schools’ request to throw out Mary King’s discrimination lawsuit, the school district’s attorney said yesterday. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 20:15:51 GMT)

Federline lawyer: No sex tape
There is no Kevin Federline-Britney Spears sex tape, Federline's lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:18:06 GMT)

'No Britney sex tape' claims lawyer
There is no Kevin Federline-Britney Spears sex tape, Federline's lawyer has said. (Tue, 21 Nov 2006 21:28:08 GMT)