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Berlusconi and Mills stand trial for alleged bribe
Silvio Berlusconi and David Mills go on trial on Tuesday over an alleged bribe paid to the British lawyer to keep quiet about the former Italian prime minister's media business dealings. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:07:17 GMT)

Lawyer selected as director of economic development
Delaware County officials have selected a lawyer with state government experience as the county’s new economic-development director. John Barron, 32, of New Albany, is scheduled to begin work today. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:17:15 GMT)

‘Principled stand´ drives attorney at center of Ten Commandments case
Attorney Stephen Glassroth, who filed suit over a Ten Commandments monument in the Alabama Judicial Building. A lawyer opposed to a controversial Ten Commandments monument in front of the Alabama Supreme Court has been vindicated by a federal court. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:37:33 GMT)

Attorney general should quit, New York Sen. Schumer says
U.S. Attorney General Alberto 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. Citing recent disclosures about the FBI's improper use of... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 11:48:49 GMT)

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai beaten, hurt in custody: lawyer
Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was severely assaulted in detention and had to be taken to hospital for treatment following his arrest on Sunday over a banned prayer rally, his lawyer said. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:03:45 GMT)

Annexation, attorney fees topics at Willard meeting
The Willard board of aldermen will meet at 7 tonight at City Hall, 224 W. Jackson St. Agenda items include requesting approval to set a public hearing to annex all of the Meadows service area into Willard city limits. Aldermen may also discuss city attorney fees. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:24:29 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:37:26 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:39:21 GMT)

No. 3 Dem Wants Attorney General Out
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign, Sen. Charles Schumer says. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:45:17 GMT)

Tsvangirai injured, "in bad shape" in custody-lawyer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was "in bad shape" on Monday after suffering head injuries while in police custody, his lawyer said, and rights groups alleged he and other politicians were tortured. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:45:44 GMT)

Tsvangirai injured, "in bad shape" in custody: lawyer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was "in bad shape" on Monday after suffering head injuries while in police custody, his lawyer said, and rights groups alleged he and other politicians were tortured. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:47:05 GMT)

Egypt court rejects blogger appeal
An Egyptian appeals court on Monday confirmed a four-year jail sentence against a blogger convicted of insulting religion and defaming the president, his lawyer said. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:47:59 GMT)

No. 3 Dem Wants Attorney General Out
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales should resign, Sen. Charles Schumer says. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:52:49 GMT)

Trial to begin Tuesday for indicted attorney in diet drug case
JACKSON, Miss. Trial starts tomorrow (Tuesday) for a Vicksburg attorney accused of helping clients submit false settlement claims. Assistant U-S Attorney Cynthia... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:46:46 GMT)

Senator calls for attorney general to resign post
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Attorney General Alberto 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. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 14:17:52 GMT)

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai badly hurt in custody-lawyer
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai was "in bad shape" on Monday after suffering head injuries while in police custody, his lawyer said, and rights groups alleged he and other politicians were tortured. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:12:42 GMT)

Former lawyer given five years in prison
(New Haven-AP, Mar. 12, 2007 1:08 PM) _ A former Fairfield lawyer has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for bank fraud. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:20:28 GMT)

Former Fairfield lawyer gets 5-year prison sentence
A former Fairfield lawyer was sentenced to five years in prison Monday for a scheme to defraud a bank in connection with residential real estate loans, authorities said. John M. Claydon Jr., 57, formerly of Trumbull, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in New Haven. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:37:39 GMT)

Hog farm attorney: Zoning issues satisfied
A Peach Bottom Township farm has satisfied all the zoning regulations needed to get approval for an expanded hog farm, an attorney said last week. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:40:48 GMT)

Criticism mounts against US Attorney General
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, a key but discreet figure in the Bush administration, is under increasing fire for zealously applying anti-terror laws and for his running of the Justice Department deemed to be too political. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:01:31 GMT)

Surfin' Attorney Attacked By Shark In Stuart
He’s used to fighting the bad guys in court, but over the weekend, a Palm Beach County prosecutor found himself in the middle of a very different kind of fight. Assistant state attorney, and part-time surfer, Adam McMichael said he never he saw the shark before it attacked. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 19:56:00 GMT)

Jury hears from former New Orleans lawyer in Minor trial
JACKSON, Miss. Former New Orleans attorney Leonard Radlauer told a federal jury today (Monday) that Mississippi Gulf Coast lawyer Paul Minor wired him... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:46:46 GMT)

Jury Hears From Former New Orleans Lawyer In Minor Trial
Former New Orleans attorney Leonard Radlauer told a federal jury Monday that Mississippi Gulf Coast lawyer Paul Minor wired him $125,000 to pay off a bank loan for a then-circuit judge. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:29:23 GMT)

Jury hears from former New Orleans lawyer in Minor trial
JACKSON – Former New Orleans attorney Leonard Radlauer told a federal jury today that Coast lawyer Paul Minor wired him $125,000 to pay off a bank loan for a then-circuit judge. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:31:12 GMT)

Terrorism suspect's lawyer decries continued secrecy in case
A federal judge denied a request by a young man charged with aiding terrorists to force the government to disclose whether it used warrantless surveillance on the suspect based on a prosecution response that was filed in secret, a defense lawyer alleges. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:33:08 GMT)

Democrats seek Rove in attorney firings
Congressional Democrats on Monday singled out presidential adviser Karl Rove for questioning about the firings of eight federal prosecutors and whether the dismissals were politically motivated. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:52:19 GMT)

Judge tells district attorney he waited too long to try murder case
NEW ORLEANS -- District attorney Eddie Jordan waited too long to retry a man on murder charges and the case probably will be thrown out, a state judge said Monday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 21:53:14 GMT)

Judge tells district attorney he waited too long to try murder case
District attorney Eddie Jordan waited too long to retry a man on murder charges and the case probably will be thrown out, a state judge said Monday. (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:20:33 GMT)

DM lawyer gets jail time for choking wife
A Des Moines lawyer who pleaded guilty March 1 to repeatedly choking his wife unconscious in front of their three children will be sentenced to 30... (Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:33:01 GMT)

Jailed attorney disbarred
A Billings attorney jailed on a contempt charge has been disbarred. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:17:30 GMT)

City attorney wants Chargers to help city with financial shortfall
San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre wants the San Diego Chargers to "help the city out," possibly by renegotiating their Qualcomm Stadium lease or by making the city's bond payment. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:26:03 GMT)

Restaurant Food Investigation: City Attorney Files Charges
The city attorney filed criminal charges Monday against the owner of the 7th Street Market, which supplies produce to Southern California restaurants and stores. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:45:49 GMT)

Attorney sentenced to two years in insurance scam
SAN DIEGO, 7:15 p.m. March 12 (AP): An attorney who stole nearly $400,000 in insurance refunds from his doctor clients and then tried to cover his tracks by faking bank statements and kiting checks was sentenced Monday to two years in prison. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:04:10 GMT)

Millions stolen by lawyer
John M. Claydon Jr. admitted Monday that he acted like a person with no conscience. The former Fairfield lawyer wouldn't get much of an argument from the 36 clients from whom he stole at least $3. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:48:11 GMT)

How a County Attorney's Office Is Streamlining E-Discovery
The Nassau County Attorney's Office in New York knew its document retrieval needed an upgrade to comply with the amended Federal Rules regarding e-discovery. The county chose to automate e-mail and electronic document analysis, culling and review with the Clearwell Intelligence Platform. C.C. Holland looks at the results. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:09:54 GMT)

Attorney claims getting rid of the Chief violates state law
URBANA - A Champaign attorney argues the University of Illinois violated state law by doing away with the Chief Illiniwek mascot and filed a lawsuit Monday to save the American Indian mascot. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:30:10 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. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:45:39 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:07:06 GMT)

Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will be in the dock once again Tuesday, along with his British former tax lawyer David Mills, when their trial opens in Milan. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:13:38 GMT)

Jailed attorney disbarred on other charges
BILLINGS (AP) — A Billings attorney who is in custody on a contempt charge has been disbarred on unrelated allegations of wrongdoing. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:15:32 GMT)

Supreme Court disbars jailed Billings attorney
A Billings attorney jailed on a contempt charge has been disbarred. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 06:19:11 GMT)

Holland & Hart lawyer quits
A Holland & Hart lawyer resigned last week after admitting that he overbilled clients while working at another firm. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:09:18 GMT)

Deal in works to keep principal out of jail, attorney says
The attorney for Alexander Coberly, the Seattle school principal who is accused of exposing himself to a woman, says he is working on an... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 07:20:32 GMT)

Lawyer Mills and Italy's Berlusconi go on trial
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will be in the dock once again Tuesday, along with his British former tax lawyer David Mills, when their trial opens in Milan. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 08:40:02 GMT)

Zimbabwe opposition head to appear in court: lawyer
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and others arrested and alleged to have been beaten by police after a protest against President Robert Mugabe will appear in court later on Tuesday, a defense lawyer said. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 09:36:56 GMT)

White House Lawyer Mulled Firing All Prosecutors
The chief White House lawyer floated the idea of firing all 93 U.S. attorneys at the start of President Bush's second term, but the Justice Department objected and eventually recommended the eight dismissals that have generated a political firestorm two years later. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:20:00 GMT)

Berlusconi, U.K. Lawyer Mills Start Corruption Trial in Italy
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and U.K. lawyer David Mills go on trial in Milan today charged with conspiring to obstruct justice. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:50:33 GMT)

Police: Lawyer Threatens Shooting At His Office
A Greenville lawyer faces charges that he threatened to shoot people in his office last week. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:53:00 GMT)

Jowell's lawyer husband goes on trial in Italy
The corruption trial of former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi, along with British tax lawyer David Mills, opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:04:21 GMT)

Attorney testifies about courthouse security
HARTFORD, CT (2007-03-13) A Waterbury attorney who was injured in a shooting two years ago testified before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee supporting legislation to improve courthouse security. WNPR's Lucy Nalpathanchil reports. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 11:35:54 GMT)

Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial
The corruption trial of former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi and British tax lawyer David Mills, has opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:06:40 GMT)

Dismissed attorney files for council seat
LEAGUE CITY — A recently ousted city hall presence could be back sooner than some city council members expected. Former City Attorney Arnold Polanco filed for position 7, a place currently held by Jim Nelson, one of the council members who voted for his removal. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:10:42 GMT)

Attorney seeks new trial
AUBURN - The attorney for convicted murderer Daniel Roberts has filed a motion to dismiss the indictment that led to Roberts' guilty verdict. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:43:45 GMT)

New Century Acknowledges SEC, U.S. Attorney Probes
Embattled subprime lender New Century has said that the SEC and U.S. Attorney's office are both investigating the lending company. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:57:15 GMT)

Utahn resigns in controversy over U.S. Attorney firings
Posted: 7:17 AM- WASHINGTON _ A Utah native who held a top spot at the Justice Department resigned Monday after becoming embroiled in a controversy over the firing of eight U.S. Attorneys. D. Kyle Sampson, who was chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez, quit Monday, the Associated Press reported, citing anonymous Justice Department officials. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:21:05 GMT)

Supreme Court disbars jailed Billings attorney
A Billings attorney jailed on a contempt charge has been disbarred. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 13:34:10 GMT)

Ex-state’s attorney backs Ryan
Former Cook County State’s Attorney Jack O’Malley took the stand Monday to deny that George Ryan ever swore at him while telling him to back down from investigating corruption in the secretary of state’s office. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:21:43 GMT)

Haddon Twp. lawyer nominated to panel
Gov. Jon S. Corzine on Monday nominated a Haddon Township lawyer to serve on the state's newly formed Civil Union Commission. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:22:47 GMT)

Gonzales Chief Aide Sampson Quits After U.S. Attorney Firings
March 13 (Bloomberg) -- The chief aide to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resigned in the wake of revelations about his role in the ouster of eight U.S. attorneys. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:57:01 GMT)

Chief of staff of US attorney general quits
The chief of staff to US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned amid intense scrutiny of the Justice Department accused of excessive use of tough anti-terror laws and being overtly political. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:57:40 GMT)

White House lawyer suggested firing all U.S. attorneys
The chief White House lawyer floated the idea of firing all 93 U.S. attorneys at the start of President Bush's second term, but the Justice Department objected and eventually recommended the eight dismissals that have generated a political firestorm two years later. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:28:17 GMT)

Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial
The corruption trial of Italy's ex-prime minister and richest man Silvio Berlusconi and his former British tax lawyer David Mills opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 16:39:10 GMT)

Lawyer Wants Anna Nicole Partner's DNA
Lawyer Wants Anna Nicole Smith's Partner, Howard K. Stern, to Provide DNA for Paternity Case (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:20:39 GMT)

Gonzales: Attorney firings mishandled
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said mistakes were made and he accepts responsibility for mishandling the way eight federal prosecutors were dismissed. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:25:02 GMT)

Gonzales: Attorney Firings Mishandled
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said mistakes were made and he accepts responsibility for mishandling the way eight federal prosecutors were... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 18:51:32 GMT)

Matthews hires another attorney; DA says he probably won't prosecute
The two developments could push Angels closer to imposing a suspension or other discipline upon Matthews. TEMPE, ARIZ. — As Gary Matthews Jr. retained a second lawyer amid allegations he ordered human growth hormone, the district attorney leading the investigation indicated he probably would not prosecute Matthews but might need months before deciding whether to call him as a witness in a ... (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:26:19 GMT)

Lawyer wants Anna Nicole partner's DNA
A lawyer for one of three men claiming to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby asked a judge Tuesday to order the late Playboy model's partner, Howard K. Stern, to come to California and provide a DNA sample. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:26:45 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales On the U.S. Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez holds a news conference March 13, 2007, on the December 2006 firing of U.S. attorneys. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:32:13 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Perez steps down
Paul Perez, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, said he is resigning effective midnight March 30. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:35:41 GMT)

Trial set for lawyer linked to Santiago theft
A July 9 trial was set today for a lawyer charged with the theft of works by the late Rochester artist Ramon Santiago. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:38:57 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Perez steps down
Paul Perez, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, said he is resigning effective midnight March 30. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 20:39:32 GMT)

Italy's Berlusconi, British lawyer Mills go on trial for corruption
The corruption trial of Italy's ex-prime minister and richest man Silvio Berlusconi and his former tax lawyer David Mills of Britain opened in Milan on Tuesday. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:17:39 GMT)

Democrats say Arizona U.S. Attorney was 'neutral'
Former U.S. Attorney for Arizona Paul Charlton was not targeted for ouster after the November elections, according to Bush administration documents released Tuesday. Charlton left the U.S. Attorney post last year and is in private practice at the Phoenix law firm Gallagher & Kennedy. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:31:28 GMT)

US attorney general rejects resignation in fracas over prosecutors
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales conceded errors but refused to resign Tuesday over accusations that his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 21:37:08 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. (Tue, 13 Mar 2007 22:23:40 GMT)

Murder charges dropped against San Mateo lawyer / End bizarre saga in 1979 slaying
Murder charges were dropped this week against a San Mateo lawyer who was accused of helping her late husband plot a murder 28 years ago when they were both prosecutors in Rusk County, Wis. Cherie Lee Barnard, 56, was a week from trial in Wisconsin for... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 03:17:49 GMT)

For Stevens & Lee, the Key Number Is Net Income per Lawyer
In 2006, Pennsylvania-based Stevens & Lee saw its gross revenue increase by 10.3 percent from the prior year, to $112.5 million. But the statistic the firm puts the most emphasis on, according to managing partner Joseph M. Harenza, is net income per lawyer. Harenza says Stevens & Lee's system for increasing revenue and profits focuses on upping per-lawyer revenue and lowering per-lawyer expenses, ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:09:03 GMT)

Attorney General Rejects Calls for Resignation Over Plan to Purge Prosecutors
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales rejected growing calls for his resignation Tuesday as scores of newly released documents detailed a two-year campaign by the Justice Department and White House to purge federal prosecutors. Gonzales acknowledged his department mishandled the dismissals of eight U.S. Attorneys and misled Congress about how they were fired. He said he was ultimately to blame for ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:09:23 GMT)

Lawyer in fight for Smith's baby: 'Put up or shut up'
LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- A lawyer for one of three men claiming to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby asked a judge Tuesday to order the late Playboy model's partner, Howard K. Stern, to come to California and provide a DNA sample. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:28:11 GMT)

Heffelfinger: Politics didn't play a role in leaving U.S. Attorney post
As the White House faces increasing scrutiny over the firing of eight U.S. attorneys, Tom Heffelfinger says political pressure wasn't the reason he stepped down from his U.S. Attorney post a year ago. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:57:18 GMT)

U.S. Attorney In Tampa Hands In Resignation
TAMPA - On the day Attorney General Alberto Gonzales acknowledged mistakes in the firing of eight federal prosecutors, the U.S. attorney responsible for Tampa announced his resignation. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:58:45 GMT)

Republican Senators Not Rushing To Back Attorney General
Republican senators will not rush to the defense of embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, though aides to key lawmakers said today that it remains unlikely that President Bush will oust his friend because of the FBI's illegal snooping case and the Justice Department's firing of prosecutors. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 04:59:37 GMT)

Attorney general rejects Democrats' calls for resignation
WASHINGTON -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales rejected growing calls for his resignation Tuesday as scores of newly released documents detailed a two-year campaign by the Justice Department and... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:20:37 GMT)

Attorney Firing Fallout
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is under increasing pressure after uncovered e-mails show political motivations in the ouster of eight U.S. Attorneys, including San Diego's Carol Lam. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:29:15 GMT)

City attorney disagrees with Polikov
Bellevue's city attorney said he is confident that five City Council members did not violate Nebraska's open meetings law by discussing in a closed session litigation about a voter-approved plan to downsize the council. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 05:31:40 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:20:45 GMT)

US Attorney General refuses to resign over prosecutor sackings
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales refused Tuesday to resign over accusations that his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:58:50 GMT)

Matthews hires another attorney
The two developments could push Angels closer to imposing a suspension or other discipline upon Matthews. TEMPE, ARIZ. — As Gary Matthews Jr. retained a second lawyer amid allegations he ordered human growth hormone, the district attorney leading the investigation indicated he probably would not prosecute Matthews but might need months before deciding whether to call him as a witness in a ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:02:25 GMT)

Bar drops action against lawyer
The Oregon State Bar dismissed a complaint against a Portland lawyer who is accused of setting up a front company for a CIA torture program. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:18:41 GMT)

Attorney General admits mistakes, rejects calls for resignation
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales rejected calls for his resignation this morning during a series of TV appearances in which he discussed his decision to remove eight U.S. attorneys. I work for the American people and serve at the pleasure of... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:45:37 GMT)

Charges dropped in murder case / San Mateo lawyer had been accused in bizarre slaying plot 28 years ago
Murder charges were dropped this week against a San Mateo lawyer who was accused of helping her late husband plot a murder 28 years ago when they were both prosecutors in Rusk County, Wis. Cherie Lee Barnard, 56, was a week from trial in Wisconsin for... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 11:53:00 GMT)

Zimbabwean opposition leader being treated for suspected skull fracture, lawyer says
HARARE, Zimbabwe - The country's main opposition leader underwent a brain scan Wednesday, and his lawyer said he may have suffered a skull fracture and internal bleeding as a result of police beatings. Morgan... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:18:03 GMT)

Fired U.S. Attorney Led Cunningham Probe
One of the eight recently fired U.S. attorneys, Carol Lam, led the federal corruption investigation of ex-Republican Randy "Duke" Cunningham in California. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says Lam's firing was not political. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 12:41:59 GMT)

Attorney General Resists Calls for Resignation
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is rejecting growing calls for his resignation. Gonzales has acknowledged his department mishandled the dismissals of eight U.S. attorneys and misled Congress about how they were fired. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:15:57 GMT)

Fired U.S. Attorney Links Job Loss to Abramoff
Morning Edition , March 14, 2007 · Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says the firing of several U.S. attorneys was not politically motivated. But this latest scandal might be connected with an older one. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:17 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Perez to join Fidelity National
The U.S. Attorney for the district that includes Jacksonville is resigning to work for Fidelity National Financial Inc. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:35:38 GMT)

Aziz Huq: Attorney Firings: What the White House Wanted to do, But Didn't
In the coming days, commentators will be scrambling for their thesauruses to find new ways to describe the mounting criticism of Attorney General Gonzales (try "calumny" or "obloquy" for starters). But it's worth lingering on one perhaps the most illuminating aspect of today's news: What the White House wanted to, but didn't, do. According to internal White House emails , White House Counsel ... (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 16:40:57 GMT)

Lawyer Sets Sights on 9th District
By Mason Adams, The Roanoke Times, Va. Mar. 14--The official announcement isn't due until the end of the month, but Rocky Mount lawyer and Democrat Eric Ferguson will once again challenge for the 9th District seat in the House of Delegates. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:07:27 GMT)

Your e-mails: U.S. attorney firings
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales conceded Wednesday that mistakes were made in the firing of eight U.S. attorneys and that he should have been more involved in the process. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:38:07 GMT)

Bush declares support for beleaguered attorney general
US President George W. Bush Wednesday declared his support for his beleaguered attorney general, but denied giving "specific instructions" to purge a group of federal prosecutors. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:15:33 GMT)

Bush upset over flawed attorney firings
President Bush said Wednesday he is troubled by the Justice Department's misleading explanations to Congress of why it fired eight U.S. attorneys and expected his attorney general to fix them. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:30:19 GMT)

District Attorney Upset Over Inmate Who Hanged Self
An inmate at the Somerset County Jail hanged himself over the weekend, and the district attorney wants to find out why it happened. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 19:49:44 GMT)

How to Handle a Lawless Attorney General
The Nation -- Attorney General Alberto Gonzales says he is not going anywhere. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:02:22 GMT)

My fate in Bush's hands, says US attorney general
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said Wednesday his fate was in the hands of President George W. Bush, but denied his department sacked eight government prosecutors for political reasons. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 20:37:22 GMT)

Zimbabwe Opposition Leader's Skull May Have Cracked In Police Assault, Says Lawyer
(RTTNews) - Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Morgan Tsvangirai may have fractured his skull in the alleged assault inflicted on him by the country's police when he was held in custody after being arrested for attending a banned rally on Sunday, his lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:06:25 GMT)

Bush irked by 'mistakes' in attorney firings
President Bush said Wednesday he is "not happy" about mistakes surrounding the decision to fire eight U.S. attorneys, but his faith in his attorney general is unwavering. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:08:41 GMT)

Republican senator calls for Bush to fire attorney general
Republican Senator John Sununu joined Democrats Wednesday in calling for the firing of US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales amid a string of embarrassments at the Department of Justice. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:19:36 GMT)

Wisconsin Murder Charges Dismissed Against San Mateo Lawyer
LADYSMITH, Wis. -- The case against a California lawyer accused of being involved in a 1979 Rusk County murder has been dismissed after a key witness decided not to testify. (Wed, 14 Mar 2007 23:32:48 GMT)

Was S.F. Judge the Catalyst for Firing of U.S. Attorney?
It appears San Francisco federal Judge Marilyn Hall Patel was the catalyst in the canning of Kevin Ryan, the San Francisco U.S. Attorney fired in December in the now-infamous purge of eight federal prosecutors. According to internal Justice Department e-mails that Congress made public earlier this week, it seems that Patel's attempt to get copies of Ryan's negative performance reviews convinced ... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:40:37 GMT)

E-mails Give A Behind-the-scenes Look At The U.S. Attorney Firings
According to E-mails and documents released yesterday and interviews with current and former Justice Department officials, the saga of the attorney general firings began in early 2005. The backdrop was the second term of the Bush administration unfolding, with many new White House staffers and a new attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, in place, and talk of across-the-board change in many ... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:59:37 GMT)

Bush orders Gonzales to explain U.S. attorney firings
President Bush stood by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales on Wednesday but said he is troubled by misleading statements over the firings of eight federal prosecutors and has ordered him to fix the problem. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:43:02 GMT)

Republican joins attack on US attorney general
A Republican lawmaker joined Democrats Wednesday calling for US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to resign over the firing of federal prosecutors, even as President George W. Bush defended his Justice Department chief. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 05:57:51 GMT)

Attorney: Sgt. didn't give kill order
An Army staff sergeant will tell a military court Thursday that he did not order members of his squad to kill three Iraqi detainees as his soldiers have testified, but did help them cover up the crime, his attorney said. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 07:48:04 GMT)

Ex-teacher gets time to hire lawyer
A former teacher at an Edwardsville high school, facing possible probation revocation for failing to undergo sex offender counseling, was granted an additional week to hire a lawyer during a probation revocation hearing Wednesday. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:03:09 GMT)

Lawyer weighs in on Charlton claim
SOUTHBRIDGE - The curveball thrown by Charlton regarding the Southbridge landfill contract appears to be outside the strike zone, according to Southbridge's lawyer from Kopelman & Paige. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:35:51 GMT)

Palesh: I'll pick 'best' for city lawyer
Politics will apparently take a back seat in the appointment of Auburn's next city lawyer. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:31:18 GMT)

Ridgewood lawyer who lied to FBI could get 5 years in prison
A Ridgewood lawyer faces a five-year prison sentence after she pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about details of an allegedly fraudulent $49 million business deal. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 09:41:37 GMT)

Home's sale concerned widow's longtime lawyer
While he knew Madeleine Stockdale had expressed interest in selling her home in Spring Lake, her lawyer testified Wednesday that he was surprised when he received a fax of a signed contract of sale. Matthew Cohen, an attorney with the Englewood firm of Soons & Soons, said the first the firm learned of the sale was when it received a fax from the buyer, her neighbor Ronald Sollitto, on March 23, ... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 10:32:54 GMT)

After Arrest, Court Suspends Lawyer's License
South Carolina?s highest court has suspended the license of a Greenville lawyer accused of threatening to shoot people in his office last week. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:46:47 GMT)

Organization for homeless hires lawyer in union vote
BURLINGTON, Vt. The board of directors of a Chittenden County nonprofit agency is hiring a lawyer to tell workers about what it would mean to join a union. Burlington... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:48:23 GMT)

Republican senator wants attorney general replaced / Bush expresses dismay at handling of dismissals
President Bush said Wednesday that he is not happy about how the Justice Department handled the dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys last year, and he said Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has "got some work up there" in better explaining the events to... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 11:51:10 GMT)

Lawyer from Delran to serve as interim lead attorney
A lawyer from Delran has been selected by the Burlington County Board of Freeholders to serve as lead attorney for county government on a temporary basis. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:14:27 GMT)

Panel OKs subpoenas in attorney probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday cleared the way for subpoenas compelling five Justice Department officials and six of the federal prosecutors they fired to tell the story of a purge of U.S. attorneys that has prompted demands for the ouster of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 14:51:57 GMT)

Panel OKs Subpoenas in Attorney Probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday cleared the way for subpoenas compelling five Justice Department officials and six of the U.S. attorneys they fired to tell the story of the purge that has prompted demands for the ouster of Attorney General Alberto... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:17:59 GMT)

Panel OKs subpoenas in U.S. attorney probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday cleared the way for subpoenas compelling five Justice Department officials and six of the federal prosecutors they fired to tell the story of a purge of U.S. attorneys that has prompted demands for the ouster of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:38:04 GMT)

Senate Panel Clears Way for Subpoenas in Probe of U.S. Attorney Firings
The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday cleared the way for subpoenas compelling five Justice Department officials and six of the U.S. Attorneys they fired to tell the story of the purge that has prompted demands for the ouster of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 16:53:53 GMT)

Senate OKs subpoenas in U.S. attorney probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee today cleared the way for subpoenas compelling five Justice Department officials and six of the U.S. attorneys they fired to tell the story of the purge that has prompted demands for the ouster of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:07:55 GMT)

Panel OKs Subpoenas In Attorney Probe
A Senate panel cleared the way for subpoenas compelling top Justice Department officials and six of the federal prosecutors they fired to testify about the purge of U.S. attorneys that's led to calls for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales's ouster. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:00:08 GMT)

Panel OKs Subpoenas In Attorney Probe
The Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday cleared the way for subpoenas compelling five Justice Department officials and six of the U.S. attorneys they fired to tell the story of the purge that has prompted demands for the ouster of Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 20:14:52 GMT)

Attorney claims Mario Vazquez' 'Idol 4' departure was "not voluntary"
An attorney for Magdaleno Olmos -- a former assistant production accountant who filed a lawsuit accusing American Idol 4 hopeful Mario Vazquez of sexual harassment and alleging Idol fired him once he reported it -- says that despite Vazquez' public comments claiming otherwise, he believes Vazquez did not willingly choose to withdraw from the reality show's fourth season. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:07:07 GMT)

Lawyer's employee accused of ID theft
A federal grand jury has indicted a Louisa County woman accused of stealing a lawyer’s identity to embezzle more than $145,000. Paula Jean Hufner, 27, is charged with several felonies, including identity theft and aggravated identity theft. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:42:35 GMT)

Panel OKs subpoenas in attorney probe
A Senate panel authorized subpoenas Thursday to order Justice Department officials to testify about the prosecutor firings that have shaken Republican support for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and raised questions about White House involvement. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:46:38 GMT)

Terry Curtis Fox: Why the US Attorney Scandal Is a Domestic Iraq
The US Attorney scandal could be the big one - the one which finally brings down the miserable reign of George the Terrible. Yes, I know - he should have been impeached for lying to Congress when he started the Iraq war. But he wasn't and he won't be. Obstruction of Justice, however, is another matter. It's a clear charge, and it's not that far from what brought down Nixon and what nearly ... (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:48:16 GMT)

Sen. Pryor: Attorney General lied to the Senate
Arkansas Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor bluntly accused Attorney General Alberto Gonzales of lying to the Senate about replacing federal prosecutors with interim appointees and joined calls for Gonzales' resignation Thursday. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 21:51:59 GMT)

Senators OK subpoenas in attorney probe
A Senate panel authorized subpoenas for Justice Department officials Thursday in a probe of the prosecutor firings that have jeopardized Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' job and raised questions about White House involvement. A second Republican senator urged Gonzales' departure. (Thu, 15 Mar 2007 22:18:52 GMT)