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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. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 05:57:34 GMT)

Lawyer says client's convictiion "legally impossible"
Making the bold claim that a conviction is "legally impossible" in a murder case against one of his clients, defense lawyer John Fitzpatrick asked Wednesday that the District Attorney's Office be prohibited from trying the matter next week. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:06:19 GMT)

Attorney: Brown not told to return to prison
A new attorney for Sebon Brown, Jr. is seeking dismissal of a lengthy 1973 prison sentence on the basis the Zion man was not notified to return for remand to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Brown had been convicted, along with two co-defendants, of the 1973 rape and robbery of a 17-year-old Kenosha girl. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:11:22 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:19:36 GMT)

State revokes Iowa lawyer’s license
TABOR, Iowa — A Tabor lawyer had his license revoked in Iowa after an array of ethical misconduct allegations were filed in Nebraska and Iowa. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 06:37:19 GMT)

High-profile lawyer tapped to defend Grant
Macomb County's chief circuit judge bypassed a list of court-appointed attorneys Wednesday and handpicked a high-powered lawyer to defend accused murderer Stephen Grant. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:02:13 GMT)

Lawyer gets drug charges reduced
Newburgh - The city’s chief lawyer dodged a legal bullet after Rockland County prosecutors asked a judge to reduce a felony drug possession charge to a misdemeanor. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 07:06:57 GMT)

State’s attorney placed on leave
-MILFORD — Supervisory Assistant State’s Attorney L. Mark Hurley was placed on administrative leave Wednesday as two state agencies investigate allegations of misappropriation of funds, according to sources. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:00:33 GMT)

Garyville lawyer sets sights on state House
Geri Broussard Baloney, a lawyer from Garyville, has announced her intentions to enter the race to replace state Rep. Robert R. "Bobby" Faucheux Jr. in the 57th District of the House of Representatives. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:10:57 GMT)

Attorney: Man shot by Fort Lauderdale police will sue
A man who survived a Fort Lauderdale police shooting at a Sistrunk Boulevard intersection intends to sue the city, according to his attorney, Johnny McCray Jr. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:21:03 GMT)

Weiss readies bid for city attorney
The L.A. councilman is entering the race and lining up support for a seat that won't be vacated for two years. Hoping to scare away challengers by building a campaign war chest two years early, Los Angeles City Councilman Jack Weiss is about to officially declare himself a candidate for city attorney. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:26:52 GMT)

U.S. attorney won't investigate 1977 death case
CLEARWATER - The U.S. Attorney's Office has declined to investigate a July 1977 fatal wreck on Clearwater Beach that resulted in the deaths of a rookie police officer and a young motorist from Georgia. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:37:17 GMT)

Oliveira, Merrillvillle personal injury attorney, dies at 59
Francis Jeffery "Jeff" Oliveira, a Merrillville attorney who represented clients in various historical cases, died Tuesday at the age of 59. Two years ago, Oliveira helped sue local law enforcement after a Lake County Jail inmate killed himself. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:29:23 GMT)

Roseland clerk claims town attorney has conflict: Gridley declines to reopen office; says she is preparing for planned ...
ROSELAND -- Clerk-treasurer Cheryl Gridley has accused the town attorney of acting inappropriately by threatening to file suit against her on behalf of the Town Council. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:00:08 GMT)

U.S. attorney reviewing Moran’s decision to change lien
U.S. Attorney Thomas A. Marino’s office is reviewing Luzerne County Prothonotary Jill Moran’s decision to record a federal tax lien against her law partner under another name, District Attorney David Lupas said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:43:50 GMT)

Accused teacher told boy not to talk, attorney says
COLUMBIA - As law enforcement closed in on a teacher now accused of having sex with five boys, the woman sent text messages to at least one of the youths to urge him to keep his mouth shut, an attorney for some of the boys said Wednesday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:48:59 GMT)

Home Of Well-Known Attorney Robbed
BURLINGTON, Vt. -- Burlington police said two men broke into the home of a well-known attorney Wednesday. Police said the men were arrested shortly after neighbors saw them brake into the home of Mark Kaplan on Prospect Hill around noon. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 13:42:09 GMT)

Business buzz: Napa attorney Juliana Pisani joins Gaw Van Male law firm
Gaw Van Male, counselors at law, announce attorney Juliana Pisani has joined the firm. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 14:07:23 GMT)

Double murder suspects resolve attorney issues in court
The only woman charged in the double murder of a young Knoxville couple in February was in court in Knoxville Thursday after being brought back from Kentucky Wednesday night. And another suspect in the murders was appointed a new attorney. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:45:42 GMT)

Attorney General skeptical about prosecutor firings
WASHINGTON -- Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said he and many of his counterparts are skeptical of the Justice Department's explanation of last year's mass removal of federal prosecutors, where H.E. "Bud" Cummins of Arkansas was one of the casualties. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:49:04 GMT)

Abduction suspect still trying to get his own lawyer
GOSHEN -- Jerry White is still looking into getting his own lawyer, his public defender Jeff Majerek said in court today. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:59:58 GMT)

Devlin's lawyer dismisses suggested plea deal
A lawyer for the kidnapping suspects says the broad outlines of the package, which would include several consecutive life sentences, make it a nonstarter. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:20:09 GMT)

Attorney offers Zimmerman documents for public viewing
A Chicago attorney is willing to provide police officer depositions to anyone at no charge from Evan Zimmerman’s dismissed wrongful conviction lawsuit against the Eau Claire Police Department. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:41:07 GMT)

Concerns Surround Appointment Of Grant's Attorney
The Macomb County Bar Association says it is not happy with the way Grant's attorney was chosen. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:25:19 GMT)

Concerns Surround Appointment Of Grant's Attorney
A news conference was held Thursday at Macomb County Circuit Court over concerns in regards to the appointment of Stephen Grant's attorney. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:46:34 GMT)

Attorney: 50 People Claim Roman Catholic Sex Abuse
An attorney says about four dozen people have come forward since a pool of $12 million was announced in January. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:58:08 GMT)

Attorney Dalton Says Judge Sell "Out Of Line" In Sculpture Vandal Case
Attorney Jesse W. Dalton said General Sessions Court Judge Christie Mahn Sell’s actions Wednesday in the case involving damage to First Street sculptures "were out of line for an elected judge, and her logic was illogical." (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:10:56 GMT)

Attorney: Accused teacher asked boy not to talk
(Columbia-AP) March 7, 2007 - An attorney says that, as law enforcement closed in on a teacher accused of having sex with five boys, the woman sent text messages to at least one of the youths to urge him to keep his mouth shut. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:22:23 GMT)

Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:13:11 GMT)

Police Investigate Suspicious Letter Sent To Attorney
FREDERICK, Md. -- Police were called to a possible hazardous material situation in Frederick after two employees of an attorney's office fell ill on Thursday after coming into contact with a suspicious letter. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:13:54 GMT)

Lawyer charged with trying to sell stolen art
A U.S. grand jury on Thursday indicted a retired Massachusetts lawyer who held a $30 million trove of stolen paintings, including one by French postimpressionist painter Paul Cezanne, for almost 30 years. (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:29:19 GMT)

Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
BOSTON - A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. A federal grand jury indicted Robert R. Mardirosian... (Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:43:19 GMT)

Earlier this week, Mary Jo White, who was U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1993-2002, also ...
You serve at the president’s pleasure, no question about that. … However, throughout modern history, my understanding is, you did not change the U.S. attorney during an administration, unless there was some evidence of misconduct or other really quite significant cause to do so. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:21:06 GMT)

Attorney Distributes Criminal Records By E-Mail
An e-mail newsletter in north suburban Highwood is raising eyebrows. An attorney in the area included the criminal records of reputed gang members in the message. As CBS 2's Rafael Romo reports, a police investigation is now underway. VIDEO: See Why An E-Newsletter Has Some Highwood Officials Fuming (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:25:00 GMT)

Attorney General's Office Now Investigating Pile of Dumped Documents
The attorney general is now investigating thousands of confidential documents dumped in a Lubbock field. NewsChannel 11's Ben Lawson has the latest. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 01:31:25 GMT)

A Lawyer Finds He Can Go Home Again
Harvey Miller, who made Weil, Gotshal a bankruptcy powerhouse, returns after a detour into banking. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:47:34 GMT)

White House bows on attorney reforms
The Bush administration, bowing to an uproar over its firing of eight federal prosecutors, agreed Thursday to tightening the law for replacing U.S. attorneys and letting Congress hear from senior officials with roles in the ousters. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:41:32 GMT)

'Attorney Man' Teaches Truth, Justice and the Marketing Way
There's a brand-new hero in town. Batman, Superman and Spider-Man, meet Attorney Man! Attorneys as superheroes is the idea behind "Attorney Man," a comic book written by business-development specialist Karen Katz, formerly an attorney at Crowell & Moring. But this superhero tale is not for kids; rather, it's a professional-development tool, starring Tim Silver, an attorney at Cha Chingi Changa ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:08:53 GMT)

Lawyer indicted in stolen art case
A retired lawyer accused of negotiating to sell paintings allegedly stolen by a former client, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:27:38 GMT)

Lawyer Indicted in Stolen Art Case
Retired Lawyer Accused of Negotiating to Sell Paintings Allegedly Stolen by Former Client (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:52:19 GMT)

Choice of attorney draws criticism
MOUNT CLEMENS -- Sheriff Mark Hackel is changing procedures in his office and Macomb County attorneys are crying foul as criticism mounts over the hiring of a high-profile defense attorney to represent accused murderer Stephen Grant. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:06:02 GMT)

Conrad leaving county district attorney's office
A veteran prosecutor who helped put hundreds of sex offenders behind bars is leaving the district attorney's office for private practice.Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey A. Conrad plans to leave April 2 for a position with Clymer & Musser PC, 408 W. Chestnut St.Conrad bec... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:48:21 GMT)

Border politics may have cost U.S. attorney her job
Critics say Carol Lam was fired in San Diego because she ignored immigration issues. WASHINGTON — From the moment she took over as U.S. attorney in San Diego in 2002, Carol Chien-Hua Lam made no secret that white-collar crime would be her top priority — including transgressions by prominent business and political figures. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:14:46 GMT)

Devlin’s attorney rejects plan for plea deal
ST. LOUIS | Michael Devlin’s attorney has dismissed a plea deal being drafted by county and federal prosecutors, saying the outlines of the package already make it a nonstarter. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 08:33:02 GMT)

Montana U.S. attorney to discuss firings
Montana U.S. Attorney William Mercer, who also is acting associate attorney general, is expected to be among top Justice Department officials who will be interviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee about the firings of eight U.S. attorneys. After me ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 09:07:38 GMT)

Gonzales won't challenge U.S. attorney measure
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration agreed Thursday not to oppose legislation that would eliminate the attorney general's power to appoint interim U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:04:45 GMT)

Retired Falmouth attorney indicted in stolen art case
A federal grand jury yesterday indicted a former attorney who lives in Falmouth on charges that he kept seven stolen paintings for three decades. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:16:48 GMT)

NBC, in Cellar, Turns to Lawyer in Search for Shows (Update1)
March 9 (Bloomberg) -- Three weeks into his tenure as president of NBC Universal Television West Coast, Marc Graboff is talking about inertia. More specifically: How to avoid it at his fourth-place television network. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:52:06 GMT)

Lawyer wants lineup for vandalism suspect
A lawyer for vandalism suspect David Scott Killen appealed unsuccessfully Wednesday for a lower bail and asked the judge to order a lineup or suppress evidence that implicated his client. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:10:59 GMT)

Sutherland signs criminal defense attorney Billy Martin
Prominent trial attorney Billy Martin has moved from Blank Rome to another D.C. law firm, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:52:32 GMT)

Lawyer Paul Coddington's disbarment changed to suspension
CONCORD, N.H. The state Supreme Court has changed a lawyer's misconduct punishment from disbarment to a two year suspension. Paul Coddington was disbarred last... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:04:59 GMT)

Lawyer Paul Coddington's disbarment changed to suspension
Five months after the state Supreme Court disbarred lawyer Paul Coddington, it changed his punishment to a two-year suspension. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:31:06 GMT)

Los Angeles Criminal Defense & Personal Injury Lawyer, Robert Salinsky Launches His New Website at ...
The Law Offices of Robert Salinsky, Criminal Defense Lawyer Southern California, launches a new website at RobertSalinsky.com. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:02:00 GMT)

County Attorney works long hours, but really likes his job
County Attorney Chuck Rasmussen. By Rin Porter About eight weeks ago, the newly elected county officers were sworn in to begin their duties. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 18:49:09 GMT)

Retired lawyer indicted in case of stolen art
BOSTON (AP) — A retired lawyer who allegedly negotiated to sell stolen paintings, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:07:02 GMT)

Judge Sell Considers Action Against Attorney Dalton Possible Contempt Order Or Referral To State Disciplinary Board
General Sessions Court Judge Christie Mahn Sell said Friday she is considering possible actions against an attorney who denounced her rulings in the case involving damage to First Street sculptures. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:41:06 GMT)

'Salacious' Grant media coverage requires gag order, attorney says
MOUNT CLEMENS -- The attorney for accused murderer Stephen Grant is citing "salacious" media speculation as a reason to prevent police and prosecutors from talking about the case. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:45:02 GMT)

Attorney: Signature Pharmacy owners will be vindicated
In a statement, attorney says owners will be cleared in steroid case. The attorney for the owners and operators of an Orlando pharmacy charged in a multi-state steroid distribution ring by New York prosecutors vowed Friday that they would be vindicated. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:47:25 GMT)

N.M. Attorney General Wants More Border Funds, Agents
New Mexico's new attorney general asks the federal government for more funds and additional federal agents to protect the border. (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 21:49:23 GMT)

'The Sopranos' can film in Bloomfield, township attorney says
Tony Soprano is welcome in the North Jersey town of Bloomfield. Earlier this week, the town's mayor and council had denied a permit to film the series' final scene, saying they found the HBO mob drama a disparaging portrait of Italian-Americans. Township attorney Brian Aloia has decided, however, that the town clerk is required to issue a filming permit and the council doesn't have a say unless ... (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:22:23 GMT)

Attorney General Warns of New E-mail Scam
Little Rock (AP) - The Arkansas attorney general's office says some residents are receiving a scam lottery e-mail claiming to be sent by the FBI. In the scam, an e-mail tells consumers that they have won $1 million in the "Gladwin Sweepstakes Lottery." (Fri, 09 Mar 2007 22:22:58 GMT)

Attorney denies any involvement from governor in tax dispute case
Both Governor Doyle and the state Department of Transportation's head attorney are denying there was any contact between the governor and the D-O-T related to a tax dispute involving trucking companies once owned by Doyle's top donor. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:00:55 GMT)

Nevada governor's lawyer responds to contribution questions
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A lawyer for Nevada Gov. Jim Gibbons said Friday that $169,100 in contributions to a defense fund, set up to deal with brewing legal cases, were disclosed even though it's not clear whether the disclosure was required under state election laws. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 01:39:28 GMT)

Nevada governor's lawyer responds to contribution questions
CARSON CITY A lawyer for Governor Jim Gibbons says about 169-thousand dollars in contributions to a defense fund, set up to deal with brewing legal cases, were disclosed even though it's not clear whether the disclosure was required under state election laws. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:20:48 GMT)

Attorney Speaks Out For Pharmacy Owners
The attorney for a group of people charged in connection with an alleged steroid ring talked Friday night about the allegations. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:24:44 GMT)

Attorney General Warns Of Fake FBI E-Mail Scam
LITTLE ROCK (AP) -- The Arkansas attorney general's office is warning of an e-mail scam in which residents receive fake e-mails that appear to be sent by the FBI. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:51:16 GMT)

Militia Commander Fires Lawyer
FAYETTEVILLE -- A Black Oak man can fire his lawyer, but will have to take whatever defense attorney the court appoints, a federal judge ruled Friday. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 02:51:57 GMT)

A new U.S. attorney is sworn in
More than 300 people attended the swearing-in ceremony Friday for U.S. Attorney Rachel K. Paulose, the first woman to hold the office in Minnesota and, at 33, the youngest. Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., and A.M. (Sandy) Keith, chief justice emeritus of the Minnesota Supreme Court, spoke on her behalf. A number of Paulose's family members attended the ceremony at the University of St. Thomas School ... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:41:05 GMT)

Attorney accused of molestation resigns from bar
SHAWNEE, Okla. A Shawnee attorney accused of molesting a teenage client has agreed to immediately stop practicing law and won't be eligible for a new license for five... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:07:02 GMT)

Retired Lawyer Indicted in Stolen Art Case
Robert R. Mardirosian, a retired lawyer accused of negotiating to sell paintings allegedly stolen by a former client, including a $30 million Cezanne still life, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury. Mardirosian -- of both Falmouth, Mass., and St. Paul de Vence, France -- was indicted with one count each of possessing, transporting and selling stolen goods that had crossed U.S. borders. ... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:09:04 GMT)

Watts and #8217; alleged victim hires attorney
The woman who has accused Vigo County Recorder Raymond L. Watts of stalking and sexual harassment has hired an Indianapolis employment and labor law attorney in connection with the Watts situation, the alleged victim confirmed Friday. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:19:51 GMT)

Council mum on attorney’s ouster
LEAGUE CITY — League City’s attorney Arnold Polanco won’t be working for the city anymore, but most people aren’t sure why. The city council voted 4-3 to hire another law firm, Gregg & Gregg, after Polanco addressed the council asking to keep his job or have a reason for his dismissal. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:35:34 GMT)

Lawyer challenges insurance tax
A lawyer fighting to keep Kenton County from building a jail on a site just outside of Independence is once again taking the county to court, this time over a new tax on insurance bills. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:46:29 GMT)

State Bar suspends Burley attorney
A Burley attorney has been ordered to serve a two-year probationary term for failing to properly discharge his duties and provide payment checks to various clients in two separate claims. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 06:19:23 GMT)

Eyeing a White House Role in the U.S. Attorney Firings
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. Ratcheting up its investigation of the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, the House Judiciary Committee is turning its attention to the White House's role in the affair. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:15:06 GMT)

Attorney gets 60 days in jail for sex crimes
Noting that "sometimes good people do bad things," King County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramsdell sentenced Bellevue attorney Jeb E. Burgess to 60 days in... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 08:20:07 GMT)

Attorney: Defendant forced into aiding in CA reservoir case
A man charged in a deadly kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting Russian immigrants was threatened into participating by two defendants already convicted in the case, according to the man's defense attorney. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 09:31:32 GMT)

Attorney: Defendant forced into aiding in CA reservoir case
LOS ANGELES A man charged in a kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting L-A's Russian immigrants was forced to participate, says his attorney. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:05:32 GMT)

Attorney files to ban info
CROWN POINT -- The attorney for suspended Calumet High School Principal Michael Banham, accused of shooting at his wife's car last year, wants testimony from his wife and others barred from court. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:09:26 GMT)

Attorney drops effort to wipe out arrest charge
An Indianola attorney on Friday dropped his attempt to force the Warren County Sheriff’s Department to wipe from its records information about his... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 10:20:32 GMT)

Search for city attorney on way
Olympia officials will find a replacement for City Attorney Bob Sterbank by the end of the summer, City Manager Steve Hall said. Sterbank resigned this month to become city attorney in Mercer Island. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 11:49:51 GMT)

Mayor-elect restructures city attorney's office
RUTLAND, Vt. The newly elected mayor of Rutland is making good on a promise to restructure the city attorney's office. Chris Louras says city attorney Christopher... (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 13:48:23 GMT)

Paulose sworn in as U.S. attorney for Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Rachel Paulose (pah-LOHS') has been officially sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. More than 300 people attended yesterday's swearing-in ceremony. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 14:44:06 GMT)

First Woman U.S. Attorney For Minn. Sworn In
Rachel Paulose has been officially sworn in as the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota. More Political News (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 17:14:00 GMT)

Four years, no clues in lawyer's disappearance
MEDIA, Pa. It's been four years since a Delaware County lawyer disappeared, leaving her husband and son at home while she left on an errand. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:09:40 GMT)

Attorney: Defendant forced into aiding in CA reservoir case
A man charged in a kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting L-A's Russian immigrants was forced to participate, says his attorney. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 20:53:49 GMT)

Attorney Accused Of Molestation Resigns From Bar
SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) A Shawnee attorney accused of molesting a teenage client has agreed to immediately stop practicing law and won't be eligible for a new license for five years. (Sat, 10 Mar 2007 21:35:10 GMT)

Despite criticism, attorney general remains unfazed
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met privately with top members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday to offer an olive branch, but he did not seem too happy about it. Gonzales had agreed to let Congress limit his powers and interview Justice Department officials as part of an escalating battle over the firings of eight U.S. attorneys. He knew that another scandal on FBI ... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:15:18 GMT)

American Somoa Attorney General dies
PAGO PAGO, American Somoa American Somoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been recieving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died yesterday. That's according to Governor Togiola Tulafono. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 02:58:37 GMT)

New Mexico GOP leader urged Rove to fire U.S. attorney
WASHINGTON - Presidential adviser Karl Rove and at least one other member of the White House political team were urged by the New Mexico Republican Party chairman to fire the state's U.S. attorney because of dissatisfaction in part with the failure to indict Democrats in a voter fraud investigation in the battleground election state. In an interview Saturday, Allen Weh, the party chairman, said ... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:45:18 GMT)

American Samoa Attorney General dies
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa American Samoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been recieving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died yesterday. That's according to Governor Togiola Tulafono. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 03:58:38 GMT)

American Samoa attorney general dies
American Samoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who has been receiving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died Friday, Gov. Togiola T.A. Tulafono said. He was in his early 60s. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:20:39 GMT)

N.M. GOP Official Sought Attorney Ouster
(AP Photo/Dennis Cook) Former U.S. Attorney David Iglesias testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, march 6, 2007, before the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on politicization in the hiring and firing of U.S. attorneys. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 04:25:30 GMT)

Edmund Tijerina: Lawyer's expertise extends to renowned South American poet
When you think of lawyers, poetry usually isn't the first word that comes to mind. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:05:35 GMT)

County attorney: Council members didn't violate Sunshine Law
HILO,Hawaii A five-page report by Hawaii County's top attorney finds three Hawaii County Council members did not violate the state's Sunshine Law. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:13:38 GMT)

N.M. GOP official sought attorney ouster
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state's U.S. attorney. He said later, however, the decision had already been made by the time he talked to Rove. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:54:07 GMT)

Lincoln police work still under review following criticism from state's attorney
LINCOLN - Lincoln police have been making serious mistakes on cases ranging from sexual abuse to attempted murder that put the city at legal risk, Logan County State's Attorney Tim Huyett said. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:59:55 GMT)

Area lawyer's terrorism client goes to Supreme Court
Walid Mohammad Haj Mohammad Ali of Sudan has never met Thomas Durkin. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:21:28 GMT)

Attorney General says Open Meeting Commission helps keep government officials accountable.
PIERRE — The state’s Open Meetings Commission has helped encourage state and local government officials to comply with South Dakota’s law on open meetings, Attorney General Larry Long said. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 06:38:19 GMT)

Lawyer seeks to ban pay-to-play town by Glouco town
A local lawyer has a mission to enlighten the political system in Gloucester County by creating a grass-roots group intended to eliminate pay-to-play practices in New Jersey, one town at a time. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:21:26 GMT)

Ex-U.S. Attorney's Failings Documented
As U.S. attorney for Maryland, it was Thomas M. DiBiagio's wish that he be remembered as a prosecutor who, in the pursuit of justice, was fearless and beholden to none. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:22:18 GMT)

N.M. GOP chief asked Rove to fire U.S. attorney
Presidential adviser Karl Rove and at least one other member of the White House political team were urged by the New Mexico Republican Party chairman to fire the state's U.S. attorney because of dissatisfaction with his job performance. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 07:46:41 GMT)

Students' attorney tied to racist groups
An attorney for two teens who are demanding that Burleson High School drop its ban on their Confederate flag purses has a professional and personal background intertwined with some of the nation's most notorious white supremacist groups. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:13:23 GMT)

Lawyer's job is to keep public data accessible
In December 2004, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan appointed a lawyer named Terry Mutchler to serve in the newly created position of public access counselor. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:17:56 GMT)

Lawyer fought 'basic human unfairness'
Keith Burns, a former legislator and longtime advocate for civil rights and progressive politics in Oregon, has died at age 80. Burns, who also was an attorney, president of the Oregon State Bar and chief of staff for Gov. Bob Straub, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007, of Alzheimer's disease. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:29:21 GMT)

Report: Rove was urged to oust attorney
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state’s U.S. attorney. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 09:22:56 GMT)

Gonzales under fire, even from own party / News of FBI abuses caps tough week for attorney general
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales met privately with top members of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week to offer an olive branch, but he did not seem too happy about it. Gonzales had agreed to let Congress limit his powers and interview Justice... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 11:49:48 GMT)

GOPer Urged White House To Fire Attorney
The chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party was quoted Saturday as saying he urged presidential adviser Karl Rove and one of his assistants to fire the state's U.S. attorney, David Iglesias. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:30:00 GMT)

Rove was urged to fire U.S. attorney in N.M.
State's Republican chairman says he made request in 2005 Presidential adviser Karl Rove and at least one other member of the White House political team were urged by the New Mexico Republican Party chairman to fire the state's U.S. attorney because of dissatisfaction in part with his failure to indict Democrats in a voter fraud investigation in the battleground election state. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:05:11 GMT)

Sialega Togafau, twice Samoa attorney general
American Samoa Attorney General Sialega Togafau, who had been receiving cancer treatments in Honolulu, died Friday, Gov. Togiola T.A. Tulafono said. He was in his early 60s. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:15:25 GMT)

Seacoast doctor becomes inmate lawyer
A former Barrington doctor serving state prison time as a sex offender testified by speaker phone Thursday at a public hearing for a bill he largely drafted. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 14:38:23 GMT)

Schumer Calls for Attorney General Gonzales to Resign (Update1)
March 11 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic Senator Charles Schumer said Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign because the Justice Department has become too ``political.'' (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:04:23 GMT)

Attorney general should resign, senator says
The Senate's No. 3 Democrat said today that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign because he is putting politics above the law. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 18:37:55 GMT)

Leading Democrats call for ouster of US attorney general
Congressional Democrats called Sunday for the firing of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, on the heels of revelations that the FBI had abused its power to get Americans' personal information and other problems that have emerged or worsened on Gonzales's watch. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 19:47:25 GMT)

Tuscaloosa lawyer known for activism Al Vreeland dies at 78
Al Vreeland, a retired Tuscaloosa lawyer known for compassion and activism, has died. He was 78. Vreeland was known in Tuscaloosa for promoting better legal representation for the underprivileged. Al Vreeland II said his father died Tuesday, two months after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:29:22 GMT)

Tuscaloosa lawyer known for activism Al Vreeland dies at 78
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Al Vreeland, a retired Tuscaloosa lawyer known for compassion and activism, has died. He was 78. Vreeland was known in Tuscaloosa for promoting... (Sun, 11 Mar 2007 23:34:44 GMT)

Dear Abby: Lawyer can help with bully husband
Abigail Van Buren answers questions and gives advice to readers. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:33:08 GMT)

Her lawyer says it was a Murder-suicide plan that she didn’t finish
When Rochelle Laudenslager brought her father’s “souvenir” gun back to her mother’s house Dec. 27, 2006, she said she was going to kill herself with it, her mother testified at Laudenslager’s preliminary hearing Wednesday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 05:46:43 GMT)

Attorney: Jones bracing for possible suspension
The lead attorney for Adam “Pacman” Jones says his client is bracing for a possible suspension by the NFL. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:14:52 GMT)

Attorney general in cross hairs
A leading Senate Democrat demanded Sunday that Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales step down, saying that he had politicized his office at the expense of the nation's laws. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:17:19 GMT)

Attorney: Jones bracing for possible suspension
The lead attorney for Adam “Pacman” Jones says his client is bracing for a possible suspension by the NFL. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:23:32 GMT)

Attorney general should step down, senator says
WASHINGTON U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales has so politicized the Justice Department that he should step down for the sake of the nation, the Senate's third-ranking Democrat said Sunday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 07:14:08 GMT)

Schumer calls on attorney general to resign
WASHINGTON -- The Senate's No. 3 Democrat said Sunday that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign because he is putting politics above the law. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 09:34:34 GMT)

Two Democrats call on Gonzales to quit as attorney general
Schumer, Biden allege abuses of power The Senate's No. 3 Democrat said yesterday that Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales should resign because he is putting politics above the law. Sen. Charles E. Schumer noted the FBI's illegal snooping into people's private lives and the Justice Department's firing of federal prosecutors. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:05:05 GMT)