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Attorney General to review paediatrician Southall's cases
The Attorney General is to review cases which involved consultant paediatrician Professor David Southall as a prosecution witness, it was announced today. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:12:28 GMT)

Judge ponders reporting lawyer to Bar Association
A judge is considering contempt of court proceedings against a lawyer for using the word “ass” about him. Puisne Justice Carlisle Greaves is also thinking of reporting defence lawyer Craig Attridge to the governing body for lawyers, the Bar Association. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:10:17 GMT)

ARDC adds two more allegations against attorney
The state commission that disciplines lawyers has added two allegations of neglecting and failing to communicate with clients to its earlier complaint against Springfield attorney Ralph E. Williams. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:13:35 GMT)

Marcos exposes ‘Peter’ C a sham, belies lawyer’s KBL claim
Lawyer Oliver Lozano and his nuisance senatorial candidate Joselito “Peter” Cayetano were yesterday exposed as a fraud by Ilocos Norte Gov. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., after the late strongman’s son submitted a certification to the effect that one Joselito “Peter” Cayetano was not a member of the political party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL), where Marcos sits as its president. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 13:58:05 GMT)

Koepp's attorney says he'll ask for reduced bond
JANESVILLE, Wis. An attorney for the man suspected in a triple murder in Rock County, but not charged with the slayings, says he'll ask for reduced bond. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:13:27 GMT)

Koepp's attorney says he'll ask for reduced bond
An attorney for the man suspected in a triple murder in Rock County, but not charged with the slayings, says he'll ask for reduced bond. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:50:01 GMT)

Attorney general to review paediatrician's cases
The attorney general, Lord Goldsmith, is to review cases that involved the consultant paediatrician David Southall as a prosecution witness, it was announced today. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 14:50:22 GMT)

Attorney General to review paediatrician Southall's cases
The Attorney General is to review cases which involved consultant paediatrician Professor David Southall as a prosecution witness. The doctor has been accused of acting inappropriately and is facing a General Medical Council hearing in November (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:09:45 GMT)

Sports attorney named to state's judicial panel
A noted sports attorney and a physician have been named to an influential panel that helps select state judges. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:12:49 GMT)

Schwab lawsuit settled, attorney general says
Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter announced a $175,000 settlement Tuesday of his lawsuit against the former board members of a Fort Wayne non-profit. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:07:24 GMT)

BALCO leak attorney quits as commissioner of Rodeo cowboy group
Troy Ellerman, the defense attorney who pleaded guilty last week to leaking grand jury transcripts to a San Francisco Chronicle reporter, has resigned as commissioner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. Ellerman, who once represented the... (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:31:28 GMT)

Attorney: Police tell Jones he's not a suspect
The attorney for Titans cornerback Pacman Jones said Tuesday morning his client interviewed with Las Vegas police on Monday night and has been informed he is not a suspect in a shooting in the city. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:40:47 GMT)

Titans' Jones just saw Vegas strip club shooting, lawyer says
Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones witnessed but wasn't involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that injured three, his lawyer said. Robinson said Jones was in Las Vegas to attend the NBA All Star game over the weekend and was invited to the Minxx Gentleman's Club, where the shooting occurred in the parking lot as Jones was leaving. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:41:58 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General to address Southern Baptist leadership this afternoon
By ANITA WADHWANI Staff writer U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez is expected to address a gathering of Southern Baptist Convention leaders at 3:30 p.m. today. He is expected to make a policy announcement, but no details about that announcement are available, according to a spokeswoman for Baptist Press, the official news agency of the Nashville-based Southern Baptist Convention. Gonzalez' ... (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:25:59 GMT)

Mayor to appoint Sullivan as new city attorney
At the Feb. 26 Bellevue City Council meeting, Mayor Ed Babbitt will recommend to the council it approve his appointment of Patrick J. Sullivan as city attorney. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 18:42:47 GMT)

Jones wasn't involved in shooting, lawyer says
Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones witnessed but wasn't involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that injured three, his lawyer said. Jones, who has faced charges in other nightclub arrests in Tennessee, was only a witness to the triple shooting early Monday that left two critically wounded, attorney Worrick Robinson said Tuesday. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:26:29 GMT)

Nicole Richie's lawyer enters not guilty plea in DUI case
Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in Superior Court in Glendale without her client Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:01:42 GMT)

Lawyer: Wiesel accost suspect needs mental help
SOMERVILLE, N.J. - A man accused of roughing up Nobel laureate and Holocaust scholar Elie Wiesel at a San Francisco hotel earlier this month needs mental help and should not be jailed while awaiting trial, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:06:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Jones not involved in shooting
Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones witnessed but wasn't involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that injured three, his lawyer said. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:07:20 GMT)

Lawyer who leaked BALCO info resigns as rodeo commish
The Colorado lawyer who pleaded guilty to leaking secret grand jury transcripts in a federal steroids probe has resigned as commissioner of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:07:42 GMT)

Seattle lawyer files class action suit over peanut butter illnesses
Seattle lawyer William Marler has filed a class action lawsuit seeking to represent people who became sick after eating peanut butter contaminated with salmonella. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:16:29 GMT)

Lawyer Says Nicole Ritchie Is Not Guilty
A lawyer for reality show T-V star Nicole Richie appeared in court in Glendale today without her client and entered a not guilty plea on her behalf to a charge of driving under the influence. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:41:00 GMT)

Richie's Lawyer Enters Plea in DUI Case
Nicole Richie's lawyer has entered a not guilty plea on her behalf on a drunk driving charge. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 21:56:27 GMT)

IL Attorney General Says Check Scams Are on the Rise
CHICAGO - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is cautioning the state's residents to be extra wary of check scams. Complaints of counterfeit cashier's checks are on the rise. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:00:01 GMT)

Richie's Lawyer Enters Plea in DUI Case
Nicole Richie's lawyer has entered a not guilty plea on her behalf on a drunk driving charge. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:06:19 GMT)

IN Attorney General Offers Tips to Protect You from Super Bowl Ticket Scams
INDIANAPOLIS - Attorney General Steve Carter is warning Hoosiers heading to the Super Bowl to beware of bogus ticket scams. Many of the scams, Carter said, are happening through online auction websites. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:07:05 GMT)

Nicole Richie's lawyer pleas not guilty in DUI case
GLENDALE, Calif.---- Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in court Tuesday without her client and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:16:31 GMT)

Nicole Richie's lawyer enters not guilty plea in DUI case
Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in court Tuesday without her client and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:22:42 GMT)

Seattle lawyer posts class action lawsuit over peanut butter illness
2:16 p.m. SEATTLE - Seattle lawyer William Marler has filed a class action lawsuit seeking to represent people who became sick after eating peanut butter contaminated with salmonella. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:33:57 GMT)

Lawyer: Titans' Jones Not Involved in Shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones witnessed but wasn't involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that injured three, his lawyer said. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:39:42 GMT)

Nicole Richie's Lawyer Enters Plea In DUI Case
Nicole Richie's lawyer has entered a not guilty plea on her behalf on a drunk driving charge. Richie is charged with being under the influence of alcohol and an unspecified drug. She was arrested after 911 callers reported her SUV headed the wrong way on a freeway near Los Angeles December 11, 2006. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:43:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Wiesel accost suspect needs mental help
SOMERVILLE, N.J., 2:09 p.m. Feb. 20 (AP): A man accused of roughing up Nobel laureate and Holocaust scholar Elie Wiesel at a San Francisco hotel earlier this month needs mental help and should not be jailed while awaiting trial, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:02:20 GMT)

Nicole Richie's lawyer enters not guilty plea in DUI case
LOS ANGELES, 12:58 p.m. Feb. 20 (AP): Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in Superior Court in Glendale without her client Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:02:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Wiesel suspect needs mental help
A man accused of roughing up Nobel laureate and Holocaust scholar Elie Wiesel at a San Francisco hotel this month was denied bail Tuesday despite his lawyer's contention that the suspect needs mental help. (Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:06:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Jones not involved in shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Titans cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones witnessed but wasn't involved in a shooting at a Las Vegas strip club that injured three, his lawyer said. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:07:45 GMT)

Attorney says terror suspect had renounced violent beliefs
A defense attorney for a U.S. citizen arrested in Kenya on charges he received training at an al-Qaeda camp as part of an effort to overthrow the Somali government said Tuesday his client had renounced his violent beliefs before he was taken into custody. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:16:10 GMT)

Attorney says terror suspect had renounced violent beliefs
HOUSTON A defense attorney for a U.S. citizen accused of receiving al-Qaeda training says his client renounced his violent beliefs before he was taken into... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:16:26 GMT)

Lawyer says US ruling bolsters case for Hicks's return
The Australian lawyer for Guantanamo Bay detainee David Hicks says the Federal Government must move immediately to bring his client home because his case is likely to be delayed further. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:26:46 GMT)

Godfather of Soul James Brown finally to be buried: lawyer
"Godfather of Soul" James Brown will be buried at a secret site in a few days after his companion and adult children agreed on the burial site, a lawyer announced Tuesday. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 02:29:28 GMT)

Woodstock postpones town meeting on advice of town attorney
By JESSICA DURKIN Norwich Bulletin WOODSTOCK — A town meeting tonight to discuss two proposed ordinances tied to town spending was postponed after the town attorney indicated the wording of the proposals might not be legal. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 03:28:59 GMT)

Judge to Med-Mal Attorney: No More Fees for You
A New York judge has denied a lawyer's request for additional fees from a $3.75 million med-mal settlement, ruling that he had already taken more than he was due. Justice Sherry Klein Heitler ruled that Norman L. Cousins received attorney fees of almost one-third of the lump-sum portion of the settlement, and instead owed his client some $513,000, the amount above the statutorily permitted ... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:02:13 GMT)

Pottawattamie County attorney charged with mishandling evidence
POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY — A Council Bluffs-area attorney and former assistant county attorney for Pottawattamie County who was arrested on charges relating to the mishandling of evidence in office was formerly an assistant county attorney in Wright County. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 05:05:57 GMT)

Nicole Richie's lawyer enters not guilty plea in DUI case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in Superior Court in Glendale without her client Tuesday and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:02:28 GMT)

South Carolina: James Brown?s Burial Site Is Set, Lawyer Says
The six adult children of the singer James Brown have agreed with his partner, Tomi Rae Hynie, on where he will be buried, a lawyer for Ms. Hynie said. The lawyer, Robert Rosen, said the resting place was being kept confidential at the request of Mr. Brown?s children, adding that the burial could take place in the ?next few days.? In addition, in a ruling made public yesterday, it was revealed ... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:07:32 GMT)

Attorney: Pacman not in any trouble
According to attorney Warrick Robinson, Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones was on his way back to Nashville Tuesday after speaking with Las Vegas police late Monday night about a triple shooting early Monday in a strip club. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:21:14 GMT)

Attorney General tells Baptist committee about new task force
U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced Tuesday that he is creating a new task force to make sure Americans know they have rights when it comes to expressing religious views. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:51:39 GMT)

Natchez attorney attends conference
NATCHEZ — City Attorney Everett Sanders was in Washington, D.C., last weekend. Sanders was at the Democratic National Committee conference as a representative for the state. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 06:57:01 GMT)

Aretha Franklin responds to attorney's claims
Aretha Franklin claims she got no respect from a WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) report that aired Friday in which attorney William Mitchell III said he was suing the Queen of Soul because she refused to appear in a commercial for his law firm as promised. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 07:23:08 GMT)

Nixon drops lawsuit against lawyer accused in tax deals
The Missouri attorney general’s office this month dropped a consumer protection lawsuit against a Kansas City lawyer. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:17:57 GMT)

Seattle lawyer files class-action suit over tainted peanut butter
Seattle lawyer William Marler has filed a class-action lawsuit seeking to represent people who became sick after eating peanut butter contaminated with salmonella. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:20:44 GMT)

Griffin jabs at Pryor, Democrats in U.S. attorney controversy
WASHINGTON -- Tim Griffin said Friday he considers himself a casualty of the political firestorm ignited by his appointment as interim U.S. attorney in Little Rock, and blamed Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., and leading Democrats for derailing his possible nomination. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:21:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Suspect mentally ill
A man accused of roughing up Nobel laureate and Holocaust scholar Elie Wiesel at a San Francisco hotel earlier this month needs mental help and should not be jailed while awaiting trial, his lawyer said Tuesday. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:40:59 GMT)

Uganda: Buganda Kingdom Attorney General Resigns
THE Attorney General of Buganda Kingdom, Godfrey Lule, has resigned. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:11:25 GMT)

Attorney says terror suspect had renounced violent beliefs
HOUSTON A defense attorney for a U-S citizen arrested in Kenya on charges he received training at an al-Qaeda camp as part of an effort to overthrow the Somali government... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:34:53 GMT)

Pioneer Alaska lawyer Dickerson dies at 94
Mahala Ashley Dickerson, the state's first black lawyer, died Monday at her family homestead in Wasilla after a short illness. She was 94. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:13:40 GMT)

Peninsula lawyer Herbert Kelly dies at 87
Newport News lawyer and social activist dies at his home Monday. Riverside Regional Medical Center. The Virginia Living Museum. The College of William and Mary. NASA Langley Research Center. People to People. And the list goes on. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:25:07 GMT)

Sports attorney named to state's judicial panel
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- The governor names a noted sports attorney to an influential panel that helps select state judges. Dennis Coleman is a one-time Brown University quarterback and a partner in the Boston firm of Ropes and Gray, which works with sports coaches. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 11:51:41 GMT)

Attorney Says Terror Suspect Had Renounced Violent Beliefs
A defense attorney for a U.S. citizen arrested in Kenya on charges he received training at an al-Qaeda camp as part of an effort to overthrow the Somali government said his client had renounced his violent beliefs before he was taken into custody. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:02:31 GMT)

State's attorney: Smith thought Carlwell was dead
CHAMPAIGN - Illinois basketball player Jamar Smith faces two felony charges following a single-car accident last week, and the Champaign County State's Attorney alleges the sophomore guard left injured teammate Brian Carlwell in the car after thinking Carlwell had died in the crash. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:13:23 GMT)

Man shot outside Cape courthouse; district attorney a witness
BARNSTABLE - A suspect being led into a Cape Cod courthouse broke free and stole a car before police shot him Tuesday in an incident witnessed by the county's district attorney, who was buying his... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:13:29 GMT)

LAWSUIT AGAINST REBAR FOUNDER TO BE FILED SHORTLY: LAWYER
Los Angeles, Feb. 21 (CNA) Lawyer Chiu Chang, who obtained her doctorate of law (J.D.) in the United States, said Wednesday that she will represent some Taiwan creditors to file a lawsuit against fugitive tycoon Wang You-theng in Los Angeles shortly. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:05:55 GMT)

Attorney general to investigate CT Light & Power
HARTFORD, CT (2007-02-21) Connecticut's attorney general says he'll investigate the latest profit figures from Connecticut Light & Power, to ensure the utility is staying within legal limits. WNPR's Harriet Jones reports. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 13:21:14 GMT)

Lawyer too frail for jail
MONTREAL -- A Crown prosecutor asked for federal prison time ysterday for a 75-year-old former lawyer who bilked his elderly clients of millions of dollars. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:32:28 GMT)

Whistleblower on Hopkinton State Fair to get attorney's fees
CONCORD, N.H. - A whistleblower who lost his job after reporting cronyism and conflicts of interest in the Hopkinton State Fair Association is entitled to his attorney's fees for suing, the state... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 15:41:55 GMT)

Whistleblower on Hopkinton State Fair to get attorney's fees
A whistleblower who lost his job after reporting cronyism and conflicts of interest in the Hopkinton State Fair Association is entitled to his attorney's fees for suing, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday in a split decision. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 16:03:23 GMT)

Depressed driver didn't know he hit woman: lawyer
A man charged in a fatal hit and run was so depressed at the time of the accident he doesn't remember driving into a woman in a Calgary crosswalk, his lawyer says. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:21:31 GMT)

Doyle to appoint Madison attorney to PSC
Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle announced he is appointing Madison environmental attorney Lauren Azar to the state Public Service Commission (PSC). Azar will succeed Bert Garvin, who is stepping down. Azar's appointment will take effect March 12. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:01:22 GMT)

Attorney tapped for PSC
Gov. Jim Doyle has picked Madison attorney Lauren Azar as one of the three members of the Public Service Commission, which regulates state utilities. Azar, 46, will succeed Robert Garvin, who resigned earlier this year before the expiration of his term. Azar will begin her term on March 12. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:06:34 GMT)

Attorney General warns against tax season scams
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum issued a warning for consumers on Wednesday about possible tax scams. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 18:32:57 GMT)

Wasserstrom gets new attorney
Former Hollywood City Commissioner Keith Wasserstrom has hired Milton Hirsch, a colorful, prominent attorney and public corruption specialist, to represent him. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:09:57 GMT)

David Snyder's attorney requests trial be held elsewhere
SOUTH BEND -- Citing "media publicity" of the decisions David and Dorothy Snyder have made as Roseland town council members, David Snyder's attorney on Wednesday said he would ask that his client's trial be held elsewhere. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 19:10:45 GMT)

Mahala Dickerson, Alaska's first black lawyer, dead at 94
Mahala Ashley Dickerson, the state's first black lawyer, died this week at her family homestead in Wasilla after a short illness. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:14:13 GMT)

BP CEO Browne to be questioned over refinery blast: lawyer
A deposition will be taken from BP chief executive John Browne in London on Friday related to a fatal 2005 explosion at a Texas refinery run by the British energy giant, a US lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:42:25 GMT)

BP CEO Browne to be questioned over refinery blast: lawyer
BP chief executive John Browne speaks to the press on 06 February 2007. A deposition will be taken from Browne in London on Friday related to a fatal 2005 explosion at a Texas refinery run by the British energy giant, a US lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:55:50 GMT)

Attorney wants to rename Commerce City
COMMERCE CITY - An attorney says he is pushing forward to try and change the name of a local city. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 20:56:26 GMT)

Lawyer to move apex court in US
Manama: The lawyer of the two Bahrainis held at Guantanamo Bay prison yesterday said that he would ask the US Supreme Court to review a legal decision barring foreign prisoners from challenging their detention in American courts. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:09:22 GMT)

Settlement Gives St. Louis County Attorney A Raise
Ending more than two-months of legal wrangling, the St. Louis County Board has voted to give County Attorney Melanie Ford a raise. More Political News (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:14:00 GMT)

District Attorney's preliminary ruling: Officers justified in shooting
York County District Attorney Stan Rebert has preliminarily ruled that officers were justified in shooting a York City man who fired at them as they tried to arrest him. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:29:46 GMT)

UPS under Attorney General investigation after lawsuit claims faulty trucks
Its slogan is "What can brown do for you?" But, one UPS employee is wondering what brown can do to you? Now the Attorney General's office is asking that same question after allegations of faulty trucks have found their way into a lawsuit. News 10 Now's Brian Dwyer has the story. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:19:00 GMT)

Attorney pleads no contest in child abuse case
Posted: 3:07 PM- The case against a former deputy Duchesne County attorney charged with failing to report information about the sexual abuse of a child has been resolved with a plea in abeyance. Roland Uresk pleaded "no contest" this week in Salt Lake County's justice court to one count of class B misdemeanor failure to report child abuse. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:21:14 GMT)

Attorney General launches religious freedom initiative at SBC meeting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met with Southern Baptist leaders Feb. 20 to unveil a new Department of Justice initiative aimed at educating Americans about their religious liberties and to ask for the Southern Baptist Convention’s help in identifying and reporting abuses of those liberties. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:26:54 GMT)

Nifong's attorney gets extension
DA's attorney get additional time to prepare for prosecutor's trial before the State Bar. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:43:28 GMT)

Collins appointed Green Lake County district attorney
GREEN LAKE Winn Collins is the new Green Lake County District Attorney, the governors office announced Wednesday. Collins will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of District Attorney James Camp. He will begin serving March 4 and the term will end Jan. 5, 2009. Winn Collins is a proven prosecutor whose ability to work closely with law enforcement and policy expertise will serve the people ... (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:52:39 GMT)

Nicole Richie's lawyer enters not guilty plea in DUI case
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nicole Richie's lawyer appeared in court Tuesday without her client and entered a not guilty plea on Richie's behalf to a driving under the influence charge. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 22:56:54 GMT)

Lawyer asks for aquittal in terror trial
The lawyer of a suspect charged with terror attacks on Jordanians in Iraq and with belonging to al-Qaida urged the court to acquit his client Wednesday, saying there was a lack of evidence. (Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:24:00 GMT)

Melton's attorney wants complaint withdrawn
The attorney for Jackson Mayor Frank Melton warned radio personality Kim Wade to withdraw his complaint against the mayor. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:21:37 GMT)

Dasseys statements not reliable, attorney says
MANITOWOC - A forensic psychologist has determined Brendan Dassey is susceptible to suggestion, putting into question Dasseys incriminating statements to authorities, his attorney said in motions filed today in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:44:13 GMT)

U.S. Attorney offers downbeat assessment to Boroughs Association
I don’t have the answer,” said Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCann. “I’m just the bearer of the sad truth.” His truth was that violent street gangs are a real local threat and the public’s “insatiable demand” for illegal drugs is what keeps them here. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:04:54 GMT)

Protect yourself and your family with a power of attorney
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- You probably have all sorts of systems in place to protect your family in the case of an emergency: health insurance, life insurance, disability care, emergency savings fund. But many people forget to do something that can be invaluable when it comes to protecting their families: Grant a power of attorney. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:10:49 GMT)

Attorney joins race for district judge
BETHLEHEM | An attorney who serves as an assistant public defender in Northampton County has announced he will run for an open district judge's seat in the city. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:19:26 GMT)

Lawyer: Don't confuse Haditha with Hamdania killing
NORTH COUNTY -- A lawyer for a Camp Pendleton Marine charged with murdering Iraqi civilians in the city of Haditha says that confusion of that case with the prosecution of Marines in an unrelated homicide in a similarly named place is creating an unfair public image of his client. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:44:41 GMT)

Murrieta's city attorney under scrutiny
MURRIETA -- Starting early next month, the city attorney's job at City Hall will be expanded. But for the current city attorney, John Harper, that could be a short-lived change. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 05:57:24 GMT)

IDA director weary of publicity surrounding attorney
SPRINFIELD - John Henry hopes shifting from a litigation lawyer to a business attorney will meet the legal needs of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority and dim the light of public scrutiny. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:00:00 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 06:26:34 GMT)

British lawyer: Guantánamo war crimes court still flawed
Britain's top lawyer told the U.S. legal establishment on Monday that Congress and the Bush administration have failed to fix fundamental flaws in its war crimes court at Guantánamo -- jeopardizing Western efforts in the war on terrorism. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 07:36:38 GMT)

Cromer will appeal, his attorney says
A Lexington police officer scheduled to be fired because of his postings on a Web site and charges related to the arrest of a country music singer will appeal his firing, his attorney said yesterday. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:11:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Evidence withheld in murder case
The lawyer for a Round Lake woman serving 27 years in prison for a 2001 murder accused McHenry County authorities Wednesday of withholding evidence that might have led a jury to acquit her. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:17:27 GMT)

Wasserstrom hires high-profile lawyer in corruption case
Suspended Hollywood Commissioner Keith Wasserstrom has hired a new, high-profile defense lawyer, one with experience defending elected officials accused of corruption in Miami-Dade. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:19:58 GMT)

Kane state’s attorney has say on library annexation
The Batavia Public Library’s annexation of 1,500 acres west and north of the Mill Creek subdivision has not taken effect and the library can’t collect taxes on the land unless a judge says otherwise, the Kane County state’s attorney believes. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:21:08 GMT)

Lawmaker's son won't talk at inquest, attorney says
| A state lawmaker's teenage son will not testify if he is called as a witness in the death of a friend found shot to death with the lawmaker's gun, the teen's attorney said Wednesday. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:39:50 GMT)

Nifong's lawyer gets an extension
The State Bar has granted the lawyer representing Durham District Attorney Mike Nifong more time to respond to the accusations against the prosecutor. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 08:43:48 GMT)

Lawyer sneaked drugsto Anna in hosp
While doctors tried to wean a pregnant Anna Nicole Smith off prescription drugs, her lawyer pal snuck a duffel bag of pills into the hospital to feed her cravings, her ex-lover testified yesterday. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:20:36 GMT)

Belmar attorney defends closed hearing on bar's violations
The Borough Council behaved appropriately when it convened in executive session at a scheduled hearing last week for D'Jais, given the seriousness of the charges against the popular nightclub, the governing body's attorney said this week. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:38:02 GMT)

Attorney: Dasseys statements not reliable
MANITOWOC A forensic psychologist has determined Brendan Dassey is susceptible to suggestion, putting into question Dasseys incriminating statements to authorities, his attorney said in motions filed Wednesday in Manitowoc County Circuit Court. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:14:43 GMT)

Doyle appoints interim Green Lake County district attorney
Gov. Jim Doyle on Wednesday announced his appointment of Winn Collins as Green Lake County district attorney. Collins will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of District Attorney James Camp. He will take office on March 4 and serve until the end of Camps term on January 5, 2009. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:20:06 GMT)

Simon Again Recognized as 'Super Lawyer'
Brette Simon , a 1988 graduate of La Cañada High School and a partner at the law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP , was recently recognized for the third straight year by Los Angeles Magazine in its February issue as a Super Lawyer. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:26:29 GMT)

George's attorney asks for recusal
Morgan County District 4 Commissioner Stacy George's attorney is asking Circuit Judge Steve Haddock to recuse himself from hearing the litigation involving George, his colleagues and a county employee. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:28:28 GMT)

Manchester lawyer faces forgery theft charges
MANCHESTER, N.H. A Manchester (New Hampshire) lawyer faces forgery and theft charges for allegedly signing a former client's name to a document and using it to obtain... (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 12:50:22 GMT)

Former Duchesne County attorney pleads 'no contest' for failing to report child abuse
Posted: 6:41 AM- The case against a former deputy Duchesne County attorney charged with failing to report information about the sexual abuse of a child has been resolved with a plea in abeyance. Roland Uresk pleaded "no contest" this week in Salt Lake County Justice Court to one count of class B misdemeanor failure to report child abuse. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 13:55:55 GMT)

Manchester lawyer faces forgery theft charges
A Manchester (New Hampshire) lawyer faces forgery and theft charges for allegedly signing a former client's name to a document and using it to obtain mortgages. (Thu, 22 Feb 2007 14:16:20 GMT)