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Coroner's Attorney Wants Evidence of Medications Suppressed
BENTONVILLE -- Police had no probable cause to search Benton County Coroner Kimberly Scott's home on Aug. 18, her attorney claims, and he's asking a judge to throw out evidence of prescription drugs seized there. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:28:48 GMT)

New attorney general to target identity theft, meth
LITTLE ROCK -- Proposals to thwart identity theft and methamphetamine trafficking are likely to anchor the legislative package newly elected Attorney General-elect Dustin McDaniel will present during the 2007 legislative session. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:35:35 GMT)

District attorney donates 7 new tasers
Jackson County law enforcement officials got seven new tasers Thursday as part of a donation from District Attorney Tony Lawrence's office. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:07:47 GMT)

Lawyer given house arrest over drunk-driving incident
St. John's lawyer Owen Myers has been sentenced to house arrest for six months for impaired driving causing bodily harm. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 10:48:45 GMT)

Saddam aide wishes he had been executed with the deposed leader, lawyer says
AMMAN, Jordan A lawyer for two of Saddam Hussein's top aides says they were taken from their cells and were told they were going to be executed the same day as the deposed Iraqi leader. But they're still alive. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:53:47 GMT)

CT Attorney General Takes the Plunge to Protest Gas Platform
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal is known for diving into the middle of big controversies. Yesterday, he did it literally. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:36:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Queens teen robbed bank under threat
Prosecutors aren't buying it, but a teen's lawyer says she robbed a bank because someone threatened to kill her family if she didn't. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:07:51 GMT)

Judge won't disqualify lawyer in E2 case
A judge today denied a request by prosecutors to disqualify the lawyer for one of four men charged in connection with the deadly E2 nightclub stampede in 2003. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:09:12 GMT)

Jennifer Rubin | 'Not your typical threatening lawyer'
Devil horns do not grow out of Jennifer Rubin’s head. She is a mortgage foreclosure lawyer but swears she isn’t out to boot people from their homes. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:48:26 GMT)

Attorney general takes a protest plunge
BRANFORD, Conn. -- Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who is known for diving into the middle of some big controversies, did so, literally, over the weekend. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:19:40 GMT)

Attorney general takes a protest plunge
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, who is known for diving into the middle of some big controversies, did so, literally, over the weekend. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 14:24:53 GMT)

Lawyer loses fight for life
A CITY lawyer has died from cancer, aged 39. Nick Briggs of Allesley Hall Drive, Allesley Park, Coventry, was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in March last year and after a nine-month fight he died on Boxing Day. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:38:07 GMT)

Johnson County District Attorney, Kansas Attorney General Switch Jobs Today
OLATHE, Kan. (AP) -- Johnson County District Attorney Paul Morrison and Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline switch jobs today. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 16:43:44 GMT)

District Attorney Donates 7 New Tasers
By Michael Newsom, The Sun Herald, Biloxi, Miss. Jan. 8--PASCAGOULA -- Jackson County law enforcement officials got seven new tasers Thursday as part of a donation from District Attorney Tony Lawrence's office. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:13:47 GMT)

Lawyer: Settlement in Disney lawsuit
LOS ANGELES - The family of a Spanish woman who died two months after riding the "Indiana Jones Adventure" at Disneyland has settled a wrongful death lawsuit with The Walt Disney Co., the family's lawyer said. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:03:16 GMT)

Navy lawyer faces court-martial
A Navy lawyer charged with passing secret information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person was ordered on Monday to face a court-martial, the Navy said. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:37:02 GMT)

Naval Lawyer from Topeka Stationed in Guantanamo Faces Court-Martial
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ A Navy lawyer from Topeka faces a military trial on charges of passing secret information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:41:27 GMT)

Kauai attorney allowed to resign
A Kauai attorney has been allowed to quit the practice of law rather than face discipline by the Hawaii Supreme Court. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:58:50 GMT)

County Attorney's E-mails Privileged, Court Rules
E-mail communications involving Erie County, Pa., officials and an assistant county attorney about a suit over the county's strip-search policy are privileged unless otherwise waived, according to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:08:16 GMT)

Attorney who worked Hussein case to speak in Wichita
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Luedke will speak to the Wichita Bar Association Tuesday about his time spent in Iraq assisting with the prosecution of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:29:06 GMT)

New attorney general declines appeal of worker-friendly ruling
COLUMBUS, Ohio Newly-sworn in Attorney General Marc Dann says he won't appeal a court decision that sided with workers hurt on jobs they got through welfare. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:47:41 GMT)

Navy lawyer faces court-martial
NORFOLK, Va. A court-martial was ordered today for a Navy lawyer now stationed in Jacksonville. He's charged with passing secret information about Guantanamo Bay... (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:49:23 GMT)

Attorney general supports ban on booze inhalers
AP-NDBooze Inhaler,0175 Attorney general supports ban on booze inhalers BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem brought some raspberry vodka to the Capitol today. He was using it to demonstrate an alcohol inhaler. Sten (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 20:52:10 GMT)

Navy Lawyer Faces Court-Martial
A Navy lawyer charged with passing secret information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person was ordered on Monday to face a court-martial, the Navy said. Lt. Cmdr. Matthew M. Diaz, who was stationed at the U.S. base at Guantanamo Bay... (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:33:49 GMT)

BP pays medical bills for 3, attorney says
BP has paid the medical bills for three workers who were severely injured at its Texas City refinery blast in 2005, according to their attorney. The three workers, Alisa Dean, Tracy Donaie and Enrique Rivera, charged in November that BP was not complying with the agreement to pay for their health care. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:40:53 GMT)

Disbarred attorney remains in federal custody
BOSTON (AP) -- A disbarred attorney charged along with the brother of Providence's mayor in a scheme to allegedly set up drug deals, then tip off authorities so their clients would receive lenient prison sentences was ordered held without bail Monday until his arraignment on Jan. 18. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:08:59 GMT)

Disbarred Attorney Remains In Federal Custody
A disbarred attorney charged along with the brother of Providence's mayor in a scheme to allegedly set up drug deals, then tip off authorities so their clients would receive lenient prison sentences was ordered held without bail Monday until his arraignment on Jan. 18. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:16:36 GMT)

Bush chooses new White House lawyer
President Bush has chosen Fred Fielding, formerly the top lawyer in the Reagan administration, to be his White House counsel. The announcement will (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:20:15 GMT)

Disbarred attorney remains in federal custody
A disbarred attorney charged along with the brother of Providence's mayor in a scheme to allegedly set up drug deals, then tip off authorities so their clients would receive lenient prison sentences was ordered held without bail Monday until his arraignment on Jan. 18. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:33:09 GMT)

U.S. attorney says he'll stay put
The U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a Republican long-rumored to be a contender for U.S. Senate, said today he plans to stay in his current job into next year, effectively ruling out a 2008 campaign. "I have every intention of being here through the end of '07 and into early 2008,'' Christopher Christie told The Associated Press on Monday. "We'll see what happens when '08 starts.'' Federal laws and ... (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 22:57:23 GMT)

Lawyer: Man in Williams case mistakenly arrested
A lawyer for the man picked up for questioning in the New Year's slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams said today his client knows nothing about the shooting and that his arrest on Friday, for a parole violation, is the result of mistaken identities. (Mon, 08 Jan 2007 23:40:40 GMT)

Jerry Brown Sworn In As State Attorney General
Promising to use the full resources of his office to enforce state environmental and labor laws, Jerry Brown was sworn in Monday as California's 31st attorney general. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 01:57:12 GMT)

NEW: Brown enters next political role: attorney general
SAN FRANCISCO -- Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown Jr., who served two terms as California's governor and two as Oakland's mayor, was sworn in Monday afternoon as California's 31st Attorney General. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:15:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Clark denies connection with Williams shooting
A lawyer for the man police wanted to question in connection with the fatal shooting of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams said Monday that his client grew up with the jailed owner of a Chevrolet Tahoe seized in the investigation. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:33:18 GMT)

PAO lawyer in drugs transferred to Makati
By Romeo R. Braceros Jr. THE PUBLIC lawyer whom Mayor Rodrigo Duterte linked to illegal drug activities has been transferred to the Public Attorney's Office (PAO) head office in Makati City. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:43:31 GMT)

Duke President Renews Call for District Attorney to Leave Case
The president of Duke University said the need for a fair legal process demands that district attorney prosecuting the sexual offense case against former lacrosse players recuse himself. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:51:55 GMT)

Navy Lawyer Faces Court-Martial
NORFOLK, Va. -- A court-martial was ordered on Monday for a Navy lawyer stationed in Jacksonville. He's charged with passing secret information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:57:53 GMT)

Reagan Lawyer Ready to Return to White House
President Bush chose as the new chief White House lawyer Fred F. Fielding, a longtime Washington legal hand. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:07:25 GMT)

Clifford J. Weininger, Attorney at Law
Practice Areas: Clifford Weininger has more than 37 years experience as an attorney, handling a wide variety of complex civil, criminal and family matters throughout the State and in Federal Court. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:14:59 GMT)

Embattled lawyer out of West Boca land deal after legal troubles
Prominent real estate lawyer William Boose, who was brought up on charges last month relating to the Masilotti scandal, is no longer part of a land swap deal in which the county agreed to sell prime development property in western Boca Raton. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:08:15 GMT)

S.A. attorney's family of teachers inspired him to help students
Ricardo Reyna's accomplishments are many: He's a trial attorney who helped win a $699 million jury verdict in 2006 â€” the nation's second-largest â€” and a father of two young children, a world traveler and a graduate of Georgetown University School of Law in Washington, D.C. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:18:24 GMT)

Navy lawyer faces court-martial
NORFOLK -- A Navy lawyer charged with passing secret information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person faces a military trial, the Navy said yesterday. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:26:29 GMT)

Lawyer to Face Court-Martial
A Navy lawyer accused of passing secret information about detainees at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to an unauthorized person was ordered to face a court-martial, the Navy said. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:26:30 GMT)

In $10 Billion Mistrial, Famed Attorney Willie Gary is Seeking $100 Million in Fines Against Motorola
In what has been described as a major victory for famed trial attorney Willie Gary and his legal team, Judge Leroy H. Moe announced today that 'sanctions are in order against Motorola' for the 'intentional, deliberate, blatant, willful and contumacious disregard of the rule of sequestration of witnesses,' in the $10 billion lawsuit that Gary tried on behalf of client, SPS Technologies. During the ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 05:57:29 GMT)

Attorney: Man questioned in Williams case not involved
An attorney for a 23-year-old man facing police questioning in the slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams said Monday that his client knows nothing about the shooting. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:11:09 GMT)

Attorney says Eminger is sorry for his actions
The attorney representing Rev. Michael K. Eminger, who faces eight felony theft charges for allegedly embezzling nearly $14,000 from the Fisher Chamber of Commerce, said in an e-mail sent to the Times Sunday that his client "takes full responsibility for his actions and is truly sorry for them." (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:19:06 GMT)

Attorney: Suspect knows nothing about shooting
DENVER -- An attorney for a 23-year-old man facing police questioning in the slaying of Denver Bronc... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 06:30:48 GMT)

Lawyer runs for spot on civil court
Lawyer Suzette Peychaud Bagneris has announced her candidacy for the vacancy on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. A special election will be held March 31 to fill the Section A seat of former Judge Carolyn Gill-Jefferson, who resigned in September. The winner will serve through Dec. 31, 2008. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:15:29 GMT)

Clark's lawyer: mistaken ID
The lawyer of the man Denver police want to question in the New Year's Day slaying of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams said Monday his client was arrested by mistake Friday and accused of a parole violation based on someone else's traffic infractions. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 07:37:55 GMT)

New Ohio attorney general sides with injured workers
Ohio workers hurt on jobs they got through welfare could see their injury benefits substantially increased following a decision by the state's new attorney general not to appeal a court decision siding with those workers. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:21:06 GMT)

Portland attorney dies at 59
Doreen Stamm Margolin, a Portland attorney and chairwoman of the Portland Community College board of directors, died Monday of cancer. She was 59. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:25:21 GMT)

Ex-deputy attorney general to become new city solicitor
George A. Nilson, a former Maryland deputy attorney general who has litigated a number of high-profile cases, will become city solicitor for incoming Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon - securing one of the fledgling administration's most important Cabinet positions. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:28:18 GMT)

Veteran lawyer to head Bush's legal team
President Bush has chosen Fred F. Fielding as the new chief White House lawyer, adding to his team a longtime Washington legal hand and veteran of the post. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 08:52:27 GMT)

Tax-shy lawyer off to slammer
A rich lawyer with million-dollar homes in Brooklyn and the Hamptons padded his pockets by paying no federal, state or city taxes for nearly a quarter-century, prosecutors said yesterday. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 09:19:10 GMT)

Judge won't bar lawyer in E2 case -- yet
With the criminal trial of the men who ran the E2 nightclub about to start, the judge on the case first wants to hear from two witnesses to determine if a defense lawyer should be barred from the case. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:26:22 GMT)

9 apply for district attorney position
As of Monday, nine individuals had applied for the position of Fond du Lac County district attorney, with more applicants expected in coming weeks. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:30:18 GMT)

BUTT-HEAD LAWYER A TAX CHEAT
A 70-year-old tobacco-industry lawyer will see $1.5 million go up in smoke for admittedly not paying a cent in taxes since at least 1998. Francis Decker Jr. must pay up - and serve 45 days in jail - for failing to report $4.5 million in gross... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 10:40:50 GMT)

Attorney: Client knows nothing about Williams shooting
An attorney for a 23-year-old man facing police questioning in the slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams said Monday that his client knows nothing about the shooting. In the first public comments made on his behalf, Willie Clark's attorney, Michael Andre, also said his client's arrest for a parole violation is the result of mistaken identity, Denver media reported. Andre did not ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:06:49 GMT)

Veteran Washington lawyer named counsel
A veteran Washington lawyer who has been through the legal battles of Watergate and served both Presidents Nixon and Reagan is President Bush's choice to be his White House counsel. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:07:27 GMT)

Attorney Dies After Cosmetic Surgery
By Carla McClain, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Jan. 9--A longtime Tucson attorney, Kimberley A. Taylor, died of complications from cosmetic surgery during the weekend. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:17:44 GMT)

Bradford County: Valley attorney Daniel Barrett seeking DA seat
ATHENS BOROUGH - Daniel Barrett of Athens, a longtime attorney from the Valley, announced Monday that he will run for the position of Bradford County District Attorney in this May's primary. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:45:58 GMT)

U.S. attorney won't run for Senate
The U.S. attorney for New Jersey, a Republican long rumored to be a contender for U.S. Senate, said Monday he plans to stay in his current job into next year, effectively ruling out a 2008 campaign. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:18:34 GMT)

Attorney: Suspect not involved in Williams shooting
DENVER (Jan. 9, 2007) -- An attorney for a 23-year-old man facing police questioning in the slaying of Denver Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams said that his client knows nothing about the shooting. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:34:44 GMT)

Saddam boosted fitness training for hanging: lawyer
Less than 48 hours before he was hanged, Saddam Hussein said he had doubled the workout on his treadmill to be in good shape when he faced the gallows, according to his Iraqi lawyer. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:49:46 GMT)

Fielding, Veteran Washington Lawyer, Chosen to Be White House Counsel
A veteran Washington lawyer who has been through the legal battles of Watergate and served both Presidents Nixon and Reagan is President Bush's choice to be his White House counsel. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 17:57:14 GMT)

New Attorney General Andrew Cuomo visits Rochester
The Mayor and the Attorney General talked about guns, gangs and drugs. The meeting comes during an already violent 2007 in Rochester... with 3 homicides just 8 days into the New Year. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 18:40:08 GMT)

Bush's new top lawyer ex-Nixon, Reagan counsel
Fred Fielding, a veteran Washington lawyer who served presidents Nixon and Reagan, is President Bush's choice to be White House counsel. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:10:00 GMT)

Hilton: Attorney Enters Not Guilty Pleas
An attorney for Paris Hilton entered not guilty pleas on her behalf Tuesday to charges of misdemeanor driving under the influence. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:21:26 GMT)

Attorney enters not-guilty plea for Paris Hilton in DUI case
Paris Hilton's attorney appeared in court for her Tuesday and entered not-guilty pleas on her behalf to charges of misdemeanor driving under the influence. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:23:17 GMT)

Veteran Washington lawyer named counsel
Fred Fielding, a veteran Washington lawyer who served presidents Nixon and Reagan, is returning to the White House to be President Bush's counsel. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:24:55 GMT)

Conrad Black's lawyer 'not worried' about new claims, sees no new charges
Romina Maurino January 9, 2007 - 1:18 p.m. TORONTO (CP) - Conrad Black's lawyer says he's not worried about new allegations against the former newspaper tycoon, arguing that a filing by U.S. federal prosecutors accusing his client of insider trading doesn't alter the case. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:41:07 GMT)

Italian lawyer in CIA case withdraws
A lawyer for a former CIA station chief accused of involvement in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect withdrew from the case Tuesday, saying statements by Italian spymasters implicating U.S. agents had undermined her attempts to head off a criminal trial. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:29:43 GMT)

Girlfriend Of Tyrese Gibson Denies Assault, Attorney Explains Incident By Nolan Strong Date: 1/9/2007 3:30 pm
An attorney for the girlfriend of Tyrese Gibson has come forward to debunk reports that actor/singer/rapper assaulted his pregnant girlfriend last week. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:38:01 GMT)

Abuse at Guantanamo 'more sophisticated, subtle': lawyer
Detainees at the US Guantanamo prison in Cuba continue to be subjected to violence and extreme isolation, but abuse has become more subtle than three years ago, a lawyer representing several prisoners said. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:44:09 GMT)

Attorney enters not guilty plea for Paris Hilton in DUI case
An attorney for Paris Hilton entered not guilty pleas on her behalf today to charges of misdemeanor driving under the influence. Hilton, 25, wasn't required to appear in court. She was arrested in Hollywood in September. Police said they saw her "driving erratically'' and pulled her over for a field sobriety test. The judge set a pretrial hearing for Jan. 23 and said the trial must begin by Feb. ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:45:49 GMT)

Bush hires a new lawyer
US PRESIDENT George W. Bush has formally announced his new official government lawyer, wasting no time in the face of possible investigations by the Democrat-held US Congress. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:50:36 GMT)

Conrad Black's lawyer say new allegations won't alter case, isn't worried
TORONTO (CP) - Conrad Black's lawyer says he's not worried about new allegations against the former newspaper tycoon, arguing that a filing by U.S. federal prosecutors accusing his client of insider trading doesn't alter the case. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:35:00 GMT)

Wyeth ignored evidence of cancer link to Prempro, lawyer says
Wyeth's failure to study its menopause drug Prempro or warn patients of risks associated with the drug led to an Arkansas woman developing breast cancer, a lawyer for the woman said Tuesday in the company's third trial over the pill. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:56:36 GMT)

New County Attorney Fires Staff
The Floyd County attorney's office is getting a new staff. The county's new prosecutor, Jess Marzen, is firing the current three-person staff. Marzen wouldn't say exactly what led to the firings. He plans to recommend a new staff to the board of supervisor's at their meeting next Tuesday. (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:26:02 GMT)

Lawyer, accused, ASI, scribe involved in scuffles in courts complex
In the District Courts complex in Mohali one incident led to two unpleasant situations. While an accused and some persons accompanying him allegedly beat up an opposing lawyer, a photo journalist who was later trying to take the photos relating to the incident was forcibly stopped by an ASI. The accused, Shailender Kaushal, who is a resident of Kurukshetra, allegedly beat up the advocate, ... (Tue, 09 Jan 2007 22:26:39 GMT)

Veteran Washington Lawyer Named Counsel
WASHINGTON -- Fred Fielding, a veteran Washington lawyer who served presidents Nixon and Reagan, is returning to the White House to be President Bush's counsel. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:37:30 GMT)

Lawyer enters not guilty pleas for Paris Hilton in driving under the influence
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A lawyer for Paris Hilton entered not-guilty pleas on her behalf Tuesday to charges of misdemeanour driving under the influence. Hilton, 25, wasn't required to appear in court. She was arrested in Hollywood in September. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:37:07 GMT)

District attorney and sheriff hail return of suspect in deputy
The Los Angeles County sheriff and district attorney are hailing the return of a Mexican national from his native country to be tried on charges of shooting a sheriff's deputy. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:45:10 GMT)

City attorney: Proposed sex offender ordinance could be unconstitutional
MASON CITY — City Attorney Tom Meyer said Tuesday night that a proposed sex offender ordinance might be found unconstitutional if tested in court. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 03:20:58 GMT)

Apple attorney linked to backdating impropriety let go in late 2006
A San Francisco legal newspaper, The Recorder, has identified attorney Wendy Howell as the individual ``who filled out the paperwork'' concerning a 2001 option grant to Jobs that was improperly backdated to inflate the grant's value. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 04:28:45 GMT)

Attorney general introduces 32 legislative proposals
RICHMOND - Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Tuesday unveiled a package of 32 legislative proposals, including measures to beef up penalties for crimes against the elderly, update Virginia law . . . (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:06:54 GMT)

Attorney discounts charges against Tyrese
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- An attorney for the pregnant, live-in girlfriend of U.S. singer and actor Tyrese says accounts of his client punching her are false. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:28:50 GMT)

Attorney vs. county attorney case to proceed
DULUTH — St. Louis County has hired an attorney to represent itself against its county attorney suing itself, as the County Board of Commissioners Tuesday spent much of its time in closed sessions on several matters in union labor talks and a lawsuit. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:29:17 GMT)

In party line vote, Roseland Council replaces borough attorney
In a vote along party lines, the Roseland Council appointed a new borough attorney last night, replac ing David Fox, who had served for more than 20 years under three mayors. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 05:56:49 GMT)

Georgetown attorney appointed to new judgeship
Perry names Mark Silverstone to 425th District Court. Georgetown attorney Mark J. Silverstone was appointed judge of the newly created 425th District Court in Williamson County on Tuesday by Gov. Rick Perry. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:01:17 GMT)

Shepherdstown lawyer loses license
The state Supreme Court has annulled the law license of a Shepherdstown lawyer for violating the rules of professional conduct in dealing with 17 clients. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:05:01 GMT)

Lawyer quits in Italy CIA case (Colleen Barry / ASSOCIATED PRESS)
A lawyer for a CIA agent accused in the 2003 kidnapping of an Egyptian cleric in Milan withdrew from the case shortly after a court opened hearings yesterday on whether to indict him and 25 other Americans. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 06:24:10 GMT)

Summit County attorney lives where?
The Attorney General's Office has asked the 3rd District Court to determine if Summit County Attorney David Brickey can legally hold his position. At issue is whether Brickey lives in the Summit County resort town of Park City - he is required to live in that county to hold the job - or in Salt Lake County. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:35:47 GMT)

Attorney sworn in as new president of local NAACP branch
James Bible, a Seattle attorney, has been sworn in as president of the Seattle King County branch of the National Association for the Advancement... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:15:55 GMT)

Evidence lacking in Erica Baker case, attorney says
DAYTON — A Springfield man convicted in the disappearance of Erica Baker was denied a fair trial because the only evidence against him was his own statements, his attorney argued Tuesday. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:06:33 GMT)

Lawyer quits kidnapping case in Italy against ex-CIA official
MILAN -- A lawyer for a former CIA station chief accused of involvement in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect withdrew from the case yesterday, saying statements by Italian spymasters implicating US agents had undermined her attempts to head off a criminal trial. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:17:59 GMT)

Hussein doubled exercise days before hanging, lawyer says
AMMAN -- Less than 48 hours before he was hanged, Saddam Hussein said he had doubled the workout on his treadmill to be in good shape when he faced the gallows, according to his Iraqi lawyer. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:18:47 GMT)

Nine apply for Green Lake County district attorney position
As of Monday, nine individuals had applied for the position of Green Lake County district attorney. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:29:57 GMT)

Marzen fires staff in Floyd County Attorney's Office
CHARLES CITY --- Floyd County's new chief prosecutor has decided to replace everyone on the office's three-person staff. Jesse Marzen began his duties as county attorney Jan. 2. He officially notified the county supervisors Monday he intends to fire the employees he inherited from predecessor. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:38:50 GMT)

Report identifies attorney
A San Francisco legal newspaper, the Recorder, has identified attorney Wendy Howell as the individual ``who filled out the paperwork'' concerning a 2001 option grant to Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs that was improperly backdated to inflate the grant's value. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:10:47 GMT)

Deposed Thai PM Thaksin quits politics -lawyer
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has quit politics four months after he was ousted in a bloodless coup, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:19:27 GMT)

CIA station chief's attorney quits kidnapping case, had hoped for political solution
MILAN, Italy -- An attorney for a former CIA station chief accused of involvement in the alleged kidnapping of an Egyptian terror suspect withdrew from the case Tuesday, saying statements by Italian... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:59:01 GMT)

Ex-Nixon lawyer named as Bush counsel
Fred Fielding, a veteran Washington lawyer who served in the Nixon and Reagan administrations, is returning to the White House to be President Bush's counsel. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:24:34 GMT)

NBA star's attorney to represent man in N.M. triple slaying
ALBUQUERQUE Colorado attorney Pamela Mackey will help defend a man accused of fatally shooting three teenagers more than seven years ago east of Albuquerque. Mackey... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:27:46 GMT)

Franklin attorney seeks Venango judge position
Keith M. Pemrick, a Franklin attorney, is a candidate for judge of the Court of Common Pleas in Venango County. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:30:59 GMT)

No lawyer ready, so top N.O. juvenile public defender jailed
The volunteer lawyer in charge of New Orleans' juvenile public defenders spent three hours in jail because he had nobody ready to defend a case before the chief judge in juvenile court. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:43:51 GMT)

No lawyer ready, so top N.O. juvenile public defender jailed
NEW ORLEANS -- The volunteer lawyer in charge of New Orleans' juvenile public defenders spent three hours in jail because he had nobody ready to defend a case before the chief judge in... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:48:19 GMT)

Black Archives Ready to Move Forward with Full Board of Directors As Attorney General Adds 12 New Members
Attorney General Jay Nixon announced that the Black Archives of Mid-America now has a reconstituted board of directors to provide leadership for one of the country's premier collections of documents and artifacts chronicling African-American history. Over the past few years, the Archives struggled with finances, maintenance, board membership and other issues. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:05:05 GMT)

Attorney says evidence lacking in missing-girl case
DAYTON, Ohio — The attorney for a man convicted of charges in the 1999 disappearance of a 9-year-old girl told an appeals court that his client was denied a fair trial because the only evidence against him is his own statements. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:05:09 GMT)

Deposed Thai PM Thaksin quits politics - lawyer
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has quit politics four months after he was ousted in a bloodless coup, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:40:03 GMT)

Judge suspends Lowell attorney
BOSTON -- In a long-awaited decision, a single justice of the state's highest court has suspended well-known Lowell attorney Richard K. Donahue from practicing law for his role in an alleged scheme to discredit former Superior Court Judge Maria Lopez. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:55:59 GMT)

Jeanerette lowers fee for attorney
JEANERETTE — Mayor Arthur Verret and the board of alderman have approved a request by City Attorney Raymond Allain to reduce the amount the city pays as a retainer fee. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:02:47 GMT)

Karate teacher's attorney speaks out about charges
A local karate instructor is under arrest, accused of sexually assaulting a little girl, but his attorney says the charges are simply not true. Police say Wayne Lacno molested his girlfriend's 13 year old daughter, but he claims he did nothing wrong. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:33:54 GMT)

State Attorney, Elephant Share Cuban Bread, Cafecito
What does an 11-year-old elephant and Miami-Dade County's state attorney have in common? Try a cup of Cuban coffee and Cuban bread. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:35:37 GMT)

Attorney for Kidd's wife counters abuse claims
A day after NBA star Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney rejected claims Wednesday the New Jersey Nets point guard had reason to fear the diminutive woman. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:06:15 GMT)

Mack's divorce lawyer files objection to settlement motion
Darren Mack's divorce lawyer has filed an objection to a request from the lawyer for Charla Mack's estate, asking a new judge to sign an order that would make a controversial and contested divorce settlement agreement valid and add about $1 million to her estate. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:06:48 GMT)

Attorney For Kidd's Wife Counters Abuse Claims
A day after NBA star Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney rejected claims Wednesday the New Jersey Nets point guard had reason to fear the diminutive woman. "He says he's threatened by her? He's a star athlete. She's 5-foot-2 I think, and 105 pounds," said celebrity New York divorce lawyer Raoul Felder, one of the attorneys representing Joumana ... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:25:48 GMT)

Dad in Lebanese custody case willing to drop charges: lawyer
The Lebanese-Australian man who took his Canadian children to Lebanon despite not having custody of them won't pursue charges against his estranged wife for grabbing them back if she agrees to hand the kids over, his lawyer says. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:35:16 GMT)

Syria bans travel for jailed rights lawyer's brother
Syria has barred the brother of a jailed human rights lawyer from traveling to Brussels for a European Parliament meeting on Syrian-European relations, a rights group said on Wednesday. "Security services forbade writer Akram al-Bunni from traveling to Brussels to attend a meeting Thursday of the European Parliament," the National Organization for Human Rights in Syria said in a statement. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:37:31 GMT)

Attorney for Kidd's wife counters abuse
A day after Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney said the New Jersey Nets point guard had no reason to fear the diminutive woman. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 21:57:34 GMT)

Northern Indiana US attorney nominated for federal judgeship
HAMMOND, Ind. (AP) — The White House has nominated U.S. Attorney Joseph Van Bokkelen to replace retiring U.S. District Court Judge Rudy Lozano. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:00:00 GMT)

Joumana Kidd's attorney calls abuse claim 'absurd'
A day after Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney said the New Jersey Nets point guard had no reason to fear the woman. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:08:42 GMT)

Attorney for Kidd's wife counters abuse claims
TRENTON, N.J. -- A day after Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney said the New Jersey Nets point guard had no reason to fear the... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:12:38 GMT)

Attorney for Kidd's Wife Counters Abuse
Attorney for Jason Kidd's Wife Says Nets Star Had No Reason to Fear Diminutive Woman (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:21:04 GMT)

District Attorney Reviews Hunter's Death
WAUSAU, Wis. -- Marinette County District Attorney Brent DeBord said Wednesday that he is reviewing police reports in the death of a 30-year-old squirrel hunter from Green Bay, saying the preliminary investigation of what's been described as a homicide is done. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:23:18 GMT)

Ex-lawyer convicted of sex offences involving teenage boys
A former lawyer who practised in Prince Albert, Sask., and Flin Flon, Man., has been found guilty of a series of sexual offences involving teenage boys. (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:34:10 GMT)

Attorney for Kidd's wife disputes abuse claims
A day after Jason Kidd claimed in divorce papers to be a victim of spousal abuse, his wife's attorney said the New Jersey Nets point guard had no reason to fear the diminutive woman. "He says he's threatened by her? He's a star athlete. She's 5-foot-2, I think, and 105 pounds," said celebrity New York divorce lawyer Raoul Felder, one of the attorneys representing Joumana Kidd. "It's shameful what ... (Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:20:28 GMT)

Attorney: Marlins' Willis pleads not guilty to DUI charge
Dontrelle Willis pleaded not guilty to drunken driving in Miami Beach, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:30:00 GMT)

Attorney General Discusses NY Shooting
The state attorney general met privately Wednesday with the Rev. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:49:52 GMT)

Attorney general discusses NY shooting
The state attorney general met privately Wednesday with the Rev. Al Sharpton, the fiancee of a young man killed in a hail of 50 police bullets in November and a lawyer representing witnesses of the shooting. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:02:13 GMT)

Lawyer Pleads No Contest In Jail Sex Case
A lawyer accused of having sex with an inmate cuts a deal with prosecutors. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:14:45 GMT)

Lawyer For Accused Wife Killer Blames Murder On 12-Year-Old Daughter
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A lawyer for a man accused in the stabbing death of his wife a year ago told jurors Wednesday the couple's 12-year-old daughter actually committed the crime. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:32:13 GMT)

Rodriguez's Lawyer Asks For Gag Order In Drug Case
A lawyer for a man accused in a drug-related murder is seeking a gag order similar to one issued in the trial of Alfonso Rodriguez Jr. More Crime News (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:53:28 GMT)

Prosecutor's comments expose sham trial: Hicks's lawyer
The Australian lawyer for Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks has expressed outrage that the chief US military prosecutor at the detention facility has voiced his opinion on the case. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 03:24:57 GMT)

Attorney: 'Person Of Interest' In Williams Slaying Frustrated
A man held for questioning in the fatal drive-by shooting of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams has grown frustrated by his arrest, his attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:16:00 GMT)

Hicks' lawyer hits back at prosecutor
Lawyer hits back at personal 'attack' from prosecutor. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 04:30:20 GMT)

Mexican lawyer to help U.S. journalist
An award-winning human rights lawyer said Wednesday he will work with others seeking justice for U.S. activist-journalist Bradley Roland Will, who was shot dead in Oaxaca in October. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:00:04 GMT)

Lawyer 'abandons' Bali bombers in court
Last ditch appeal hearings for three Bali bombers on death row have ended abruptly when their lawyer walked out of court proceedings. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:12:07 GMT)

Lawyer abandons death-row Bali bombers
LAST ditch appeal hearings for three Bali bombers on death row ended abruptly today when their lawyer abandoned them during proceedings in Bali's Denpasar District Court. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:26:08 GMT)

Child sex lawyer appeals sentence
A SYDNEY lawyer jailed for seeking sex with children over a telephone chat line will appeal against his sentence. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:50:27 GMT)

Lawyer 'abandons' Bali bombers in court
Last ditch appeal hearings for three Bali bombers on death row ended abruptly when their lawyer walked out of proceedings in Bali's Denpasar District Court. (Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:57:11 GMT)