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Longtime Burlington city attorney resigns; cites relationship
Longtime City Attorney Joe McNeil resigned because of a personal relationship he had with a city contractor he oversaw. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:42:38 GMT)

Longtime Burlington city attorney resigns; cites relationship
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Longtime City Attorney Joe McNeil resigned because of a personal relationship he had with a city contractor he oversaw. In his resignation letter Friday, McNeil said having a relationship... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:30:45 GMT)

Lawyer Arrested, Charged With Deputy's Death
A lawyer with a reportedly checkered past was arrested at his Pasadena home on murder charges, facing allegations he got high on methamphetamine and crashed his vehicle into a Kern County Sheriff's vehicle, killing a deputy. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:45:00 GMT)

Police impound local lawyer's car
An attorney with the Reno County Public Defender's Office might need to employ his own services in municipal court after a Hutchinson police officer towed the lawyer's car and cited him for several traffic violations. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:49:55 GMT)

Second Gonzales aide resigns over U.S. attorney flap
An aide to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales abruptly resigned on Friday in another twist in the controversy surrounding the Justice Department's firing of eight U.S. prosecutors. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 16:25:58 GMT)

Lawyer: break on speeding tickets is tradition for lawmakers
Getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks state lawmakers enjoy, according to the lawyer for a state representative who's fighting a speeding ticket. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:15:01 GMT)

Attorney general's office targets real estate fraud
MUNSTER, Ind. - With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:49:36 GMT)

U.S. Attorney For East Texas Heads To Dallas Firm
Matt Orwig, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will leave his post next month to take a job with a private firm in Dallas, Orwig said Friday. More Local News (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:00:00 GMT)

U.S. attorney joins Dallas firm
BEAUMONT – Matt Orwig, the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will leave his post next month to take a job with a private firm in Dallas, Orwig said Friday. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:06:07 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 19:23:51 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:12:43 GMT)

Lawyer Says Teen Charged In School Killing In MA May Recover Memory
The lawyer for a Massachussetts teenager charged with fatally stabbing a fellow high school student says he may be close to regaining his memory of the alleged crime and could eventually be fit to stand trial. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:17:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Athlete in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- A Michigan lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr., aren't... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:37:16 GMT)

Attorney general's office targets real estate fraud
MUNSTER, Ind. (AP) - With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:40:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Athlete in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. A Michigan lawyer for a Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme says his client has been falsely accused. Harvey "Scooter"... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 21:41:43 GMT)

Lawyer: Toledo running back in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. aren't true. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:26:25 GMT)

Lawyer: Athlete in point-shaving case is innocent
A Michigan lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr., aren't true. (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:41:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Toledo RB innocent of point shaving
A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. aren't true. Attorney James Burdick was appointed to represent McDougle on a charge of participating in a bribery scheme to influence college football and basketball games and said after meeting with the running back Friday, "I'm confident he's been falsely ... (Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:50:50 GMT)

Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap; Ermine wins in Apple Blossom
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) -Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap on Saturday, and Ermine made an outside charge to win the $500,000 Apple Blossom in Oaklawn Park's $1 million day for older horses. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 00:43:08 GMT)

Happy Oaklawn Handicap Homecoming for Lawyer Ron
(from Oaklawn Park report) Under confident handling by reigning Eclipse Award winner Edgar Prado, Lawyer Ron completed a happy homecoming Saturday afternoon at Oaklawn Park when he charged from off the pace to win the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) by four lengths over outsider Brother Bobby. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 01:35:34 GMT)

Lawyer calls trial publicity damaging
Rochelle Laudenslager’s lawyer says he will be looking for a new location for her trial in the murder of her ex-lover because of the notoriety the case attracted. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 03:34:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Speeding-ticket breaks a tradition for state's lawmakers
Getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks state lawmakers enjoy, according to the lawyer for a state representative who's fighting a speeding ticket. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:08:54 GMT)

Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap; Ermine wins in Apple Blossom
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. - Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, lived up to his favorite status Saturday and cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap, and Ermine made an outside charge to win the $500,000 Apple Blossom in Oaklawn Park's $1 million day for older horses. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:30:58 GMT)

Attorney General Targeting Real Estate Fraud
(AP) With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 04:37:04 GMT)

District Attorney Sutter demands loyalty
NEW BEDFORD — When newly elected District Attorney C. Samuel Sutter hired his staff, holdover employees from the administration of the defeated Paul F. Walsh Jr. were required to pass a litmus test to keep their jobs. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:05:24 GMT)

Attorney for fired Muskogee principal seeks injunction against school board
MUSKOGEE (AP) — The attorney for a high school principal anticipates his request for an injunction against the Hilldale Board of Education will block board members’ decision to fire his client. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:12:12 GMT)

Court censures former state’s attorney
YANKTON — The South Dakota Supreme Court has censured former Yankton County State’s Attorney Robert Chavis for comments he made about two state judges. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:31:13 GMT)

Lawyer says deal pending for man accused of shooting at police
RAPID CITY — The lawyer for a 26-year-old man accused of shooting at a Rapid City police officer says a plea agreement is in the works. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:31:43 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
Matt Orwig, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will leave his post next month to take a job with a private firm in Dallas, Orwig said Friday. Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2001, Orwig will step down about two years before his appointment would expire. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 05:42:00 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. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 06:59:55 GMT)

Attorney arrested on drug charges
Vidalia — Practicing Miss-Lou attorney Robert E. Clark was arrested on drug charges Saturday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:22:48 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:39:10 GMT)

Longtime Burlington city attorney resigns; cites relationship
BURLINGTON -- Longtime City Attorney Joe McNeil resigned because of a personal relationship he had with a city contractor he oversaw. ... - The Associated Press (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:16:14 GMT)

Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap by four lengths
Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000, Grade II Oaklawn Handicap on yesterday, and Ermine made an outside charge to win the $500,000, Grade I Apple Blossom in Oaklawn Park's $1 million day for older horses. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 10:00:42 GMT)

New Hampshire Lawyer Claims Break On Speeding Tickets Is Tradition For Lawmakers
A lawyer fighting a speeding ticket issued to a New Hampshire state lawmaker says getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks of being in the Legislature. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:38:35 GMT)

A top aide to Attorney General Gonzales resigns
The aide, who acted as a liaison between the attorney general, Alberto Gonzales, and the White House, is the latest casualty of the dismissals of eight U.S. attorneys. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:42:34 GMT)

Lawyer Ron takes Oaklawn Handicap by four lengths
Lawyer Ron, last year's Arkansas Derby winner, cruised to victory in the $500,000 Oaklawn Handicap yesterday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 12:48:29 GMT)

Senate to Seek More Info on Attorney Firings
As the Senate returns from recess, Democratic lawmakers will seek more documents from the Justice Department on the firings of eight U.S. Attorneys. Monica Goodling, a key aide to Attorney General Gonzales, resigned Friday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:30:06 GMT)

Senate to Seek More Info on Attorney Firings
Weekend Edition Sunday , April 8, 2007 · As the Senate returns from recess, Democratic lawmakers will seek more documents from the Justice Department on the firings of eight U.S. Attorneys. Monica Goodling, a key aide to Attorney General Gonzales, resigned Friday. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 15:41:49 GMT)

Lawmaker deserves break on speeding ticket, lawyer says
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) - Getting a break on minor motor vehicle violations is one of the few perks state lawmakers enjoy, according to the lawyer for a state representative who's fighting a speeding ticket. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:06:18 GMT)

Lawyer: Toledo running back in point-shaving case is innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. -- A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey ''Scooter'' McDougle Jr. aren't true. Attorney James Burdick of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was... (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:46:41 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 18:54:21 GMT)

Lawyer: Toledo running back innocent
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. (AP) — A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey “Scooter” McDougle Jr. aren’t true. (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 21:56:07 GMT)

Lawyer says McDougle Jr. is innocent
A lawyer for a University of Toledo running back arrested in a point-shaving scheme said the charges against Harvey "Scooter" McDougle Jr. aren't true. Attorney James Burdick of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was appointed to represent McDougle on a charge of participating in a bribery scheme to influence college football and basketball games. Burdick said after meeting with the running back Friday, ... (Sun, 08 Apr 2007 23:47:51 GMT)

Interview: Attorney Emily Gardner on the Pet Food Recall
(KHNL) - Lawyers are preparing to file lawsuits against the makers of the tainted pet food. Honolulu attorney Emily Gardner represents several families whose pets have been affected, have become ill or have died after eating the recalled food. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:08:11 GMT)

Local attorney launches insurance reform web site
Plaintiffs' attorney, insurance gadfly and author Ray Bourhis has started a web site designed both as a profit-making enterprise and to "mobilize" consumers to push for insurance industry reform. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:13:42 GMT)

Council to consider replacing city attorney
LEAGUE CITY — League City Council, during its meeting Tuesday, will consider rescinding a vote to replace former city attorney Arnold Polanco with attorney Dick Gregg Jr. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:28:49 GMT)

Attorney urges Wal-Mart to downsize construction plans
The Wal-Mart plan to build a 184,000-square-foot superstore on Kingsridge Drive underestimates the impact to the surrounding environment, a Cincinnati attorney representing 15 or so unhappy neighbors north of Ohio 725 says in his argument to stop the project. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 04:54:25 GMT)

South Dakota high court censures former state's attorney
YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - The South Dakota Supreme Court has censured former Yankton County State's Attorney Robert Chavis for comments he made about two state judges. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 05:09:46 GMT)

Obama Makes Inroads Into Edwards' Trial Lawyer Base
For years, John Edwards has relied on the support and deep pockets of his fellow trial lawyers -- long one of the most sought-after groups for political giving -- to help get him elected, first to the Senate and later when he made a run at the White House. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 06:50:40 GMT)

Saugerties attorney will contend for Ulster D.A.
SAUGERTIES - Saugerties attorney D. Holley Carnright is vying to be the next Ulster County district attorney. A county public defender and private attorney, Carnright is the first Republican to express interest in the position. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:10:15 GMT)

U.S. Attorney for east Texas leaving early
BEAUMONT, Texas Matt Orwig --- the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas --- will leave his post next month. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:26:21 GMT)

Mayor to seek city attorney's advice on noise complaints
Alabaster Mayor David Frings said he plans to seek advice from the city's attorney on how police can address noise complaints. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 08:36:23 GMT)

Burris: Spread the wealth Civil rights attorney says economic empowerment at local level is vital
SAN LEANDRO — Prominent East Bay civil rights attorney John Burris is best known for seeking millions on behalf of his many high-profile clients. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 09:56:32 GMT)

US attorney general faces dwindling support
US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faced dwindling support Monday after an influential conservative said he should consider resignation amid controversy surrounding the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 10:25:46 GMT)

US attorney general loses more support over attorney firings
A key conservative Republican has further eroded support for embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, saying he should consider resigning amid controversy over the dismissal of eight federal prosecutors. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:03:10 GMT)

U.S. attorney will leave job
Matt Orwig, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, will step down at the end of May, a move he said has "nothing whatsoever" to do with the firings of eight other federal prosecutors, which are under investigation by Congress. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:29:02 GMT)

County hires new attorney
Sampson County has a new attorney on staff. At a meeting Thursday, the Sampson County Board of Commissioners unanimously gave their nod of approval to the hiring of Attorney Rickey Moorefield. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:25:38 GMT)

Convicted attorney today to be jailed pending sentencing
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. A Metro East attorney is expected to surrender today to be jailed pending his June sentencing for trying to blackmail his former wife with naked pictures of her sister. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:26:27 GMT)

Magazine: Aides nervous that attorney general will flub testimony
Justice Department insiders are nervous about the attorney general's upcoming testimony on Capitol Hill about the removal of eight federal prosecutors, with sources telling Newsweek that Alberto Gonzales may not be up to the task despite days of preparation. The... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:41:52 GMT)

Sonnenschein Opens Dallas Office To Be Led By U.S. Attorney Matthew Orwig
DALLAS----National law firm Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP announced today that it has opened an office in Dallas. The office will be led by Matthew D. Orwig, U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, who joins the law firm on June 1 to serve as Dallas managing partner and national chair of Sonnenschein's Government Litigation and Investigations Group. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 13:45:00 GMT)

Howard K. Stern hires Atlanta lawyer, law firm
Powell Goldstein LLP lawyer L. Lin Wood released a statement Monday saying he will represent Howard K. Stern, an attorney who claims to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's newborn girl. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 15:53:37 GMT)

County Attorney's office plans statement on Gopher players
The Hennepin County Attorney's office plans a statement at 11:45 a.m. about the three Minnesota Gopher football players arrested in the alleged sexual assault of an 18-year-old woman. The three players haven't been charged with any crime. But defensive end Alex Daniels, cornerback Keith Massey and running back E.J. Jones have been in custody since Friday night. Bail for each player is set at ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 16:45:29 GMT)

Edwardsville lawyer Gary Peel surrenders to authorities
EAST ST. LOUIS -- Convicted Glen Carbon lawyer Gary Peel surrendered 10 minutes before a court-ordered deadline and was taken into custody this morning in federal court. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:28:29 GMT)

Howard K. Stern hires Ramsey parents' lawyer
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-turned-partner has hired a prominent Atlanta attorney to represent him in possible litigation against media companies he believes are falsely implicating him in the death of former Playboy Playmate and her son, Daniel. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 17:55:20 GMT)

Attorney general's office targets real estate fraud
With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is mounting a vigorous prosecution of real estate brokers and salespeople. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:07:24 GMT)

Giuliani's Attorney Days Hint at Future
(AP Photo/Debbie Hodgson, File) U.S. Attorney Rudolph Giuliani speaks to reporters at a news conference in New York City, Thursday, Dec. 13, 1984. Long before he became mayor of New York or the Republican front-runner for the presidency, Rudy Giuliani made a name for himself as a crime-busting federal prosecutor in Manhattan, taking on the mob and white-collar criminals in a manner that hinted of ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:41:30 GMT)

Atlanta attorney to defend Stern
ATLANTA (AP) -- Atlanta attorney Lin Wood has announced he will represent Howard Stern in possible litigation against media companies Stern believes are falsely implicating him in the death of Anna Nicole Smith and her son, Daniel. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:14:32 GMT)

Stern Hires Atlanta Attorney
Atlanta attorney Lin Wood has announced he will represent Howard Stern in possible litigation against media companies Stern believes are falsely implicating him in the death of Anna Nicole Smith and her son, Daniel. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:23:07 GMT)

Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in professor's stabbing
BOSTON - A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. Nikhil Dhar, 24, is accused of slashing the... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:44:36 GMT)

Attorney drops homicide client, pretrial rescheduled
The court-appointed attorney for accused stabber John Harris dropped the case today, and the pre-trial conference will be postponed until a new attorney is appointed. The pre-trial conference scheduled for today was canceled due to a scheduling conflict on the part of Judge Frederic Fleishauer. Harris, who was expected to plead guilty to attempted first degree intentional homicide last month, ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:56:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in professor's stabbing
A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 19:59:01 GMT)

Smith companion Stern hires lawyer
Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern believes are implicating him in the overdose deaths of Smith and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:05:45 GMT)

Smith Companion Stern Hires Lawyer
Anna Nicole Companion Stern Hires Lawyer to Tackle What He Says Are Unfounded Media Attacks (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:08:33 GMT)

Attorney General issues consumer alert
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has issued a consumer alert to warn residents about a new scam soliciting secret shoppers. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:14:26 GMT)

Howard K. Stern Hires Lawyer To Sue Media?
ATLANTA (April 9, 2007) -- Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern believes are implicating him in the overdose deaths of Smith and her son. "The nightly television, tabloid and Internet trial of Mr.... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:32:32 GMT)

Smith’s companion hires lawyer over ‘media attacks’
ATLANTA (AP) - Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern says are implicating him in the deaths of Smith and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:37:54 GMT)

Smith companion Howard K. Stern hires lawyer
ATLANTA The companion of Texan Anna Nicole Smith has hired a lawyer for possible lawsuits against media that he believes implicated him in the deaths of her and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 20:41:55 GMT)

Attorney Indicted for Aiding Tax Cheat
By Pamela Manson, The Salt Lake Tribune Apr. 6--A federal grand jury this week indicted an attorney on charges that he failed to file his own income tax returns for two years and helped a tax cheat hide assets. The offenses allegedly occurred while attorney Thomas T. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:16:03 GMT)

Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in stabbing of teacher
BOSTON, Massachusetts (AP) -- A college student accused of stabbing a science professor in the neck because she gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:18:48 GMT)

Smith companion Stern hires lawyer
Attorney considering lawsuits against media implicating Stern in deaths Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said Monday he may sue media Stern believes are implicating him in the overdose deaths of Smith and her son. (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:34:26 GMT)

Justice official to help Minneapolis U.S. Attorney's Office during transition
A Justice Department official is expected to arrive in Minneapolis Tuesday to help the U.S. Attorney's Office stop a management hemorrhage that spilled into public view last week when three top federal prosecutors resigned their administrative jobs and returned to prosecuting cases full-time. John Kelly, chief of staff and a deputy director of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys in ... (Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:15:31 GMT)

Anna Nicole companion Stern hires lawyer to tackle what he says are unfounded media attacks
ATLANTA A former companion of Anna Nicole Smith could be going back to court. A lawyer for Howard K. Stern says he may sue media organizations that he believes have... (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:01:57 GMT)

Jeff mayor slams ethics attorney
Jeffersonville Mayor Rob Waiz asked the city Ethics Commission today to remove Larry Wilder as its attorney. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:05:09 GMT)

Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in stabbing of UMass professor over grade
BOSTON, 4:14 p.m. April 9 (AP): A college student accused of stabbing a science professor in the neck because she gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:10:50 GMT)

Top Official To Aid Minn. U.S. Attorney's Office
A high-ranking Justice Department official was expected to arrive Tuesday to help out at the U.S. attorney's office for Minnesota, which has been rocked by the self-demotions of three of its top prosecutors. More Political News More Minnesota News (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:42:00 GMT)

Attorney sues DA Rice over grand jury issue
A defense lawyer has filed his third lawsuit in a year against Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice, this one contending the county's grand jury system is unconstitutional. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:44:54 GMT)

Search launched for new Marco city attorney
Marco Island City Council began its search for a new city attorney Monday evening. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:49:28 GMT)

Lawyer: U.S. protecting Cuban militant
A lawyer representing the Venezuelan government on Monday accused the United States of shielding a Cuban militant from standing trial for allegedly planning the deadly 1976 bombing of a Cuban jetliner. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:07:36 GMT)

Nurse accused in fatal office fire to get new lawyer Tuesday
The nurse accused of starting the office building fire that killed three people will have her court-appointed lawyer replaced Tuesday with one her family hired. UPDATED (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:02:59 GMT)

Voting public hears from District Attorney candidate
JERSEY SHORE — During a candidates forum Monday in Jersey Shore, Republican district attorney candidate Eric R. Linhardt of Williamsport said he was motivated to run for the position because of a deep concern about the increase in violent crime in Lycoming County. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:00:49 GMT)

Attorney Named on 'Don't Date Him' Web Site Fails to Shut Down Online Operations
Thanks to a court ruling last week, some dirt on potential suitors will still be available online, at least for now. A Pennsylvania Common Pleas judge has ruled the court did not have jurisdiction over a Pittsburgh attorney's defamation claims against the Miami-based Web site www.DontDateHimGirl.com. The criminal defense attorney had sued the site's owner, claiming that several postings, which ... (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:08:37 GMT)

D.A. adds assistant attorney By BRANDON GLOVER/The Demopolis Times
DEMOPOLIS — Newly appointed Assistant District Attorney Vince Deas has found the positions he wants where he wants. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:14:08 GMT)

Indicted Lawyer Says He Already Paid Back Taxes
WHEELING — Wheeling lawyer Paul Harris, indicted last week on one charge of tax evasion and four counts of filing false tax returns, said Monday he already paid the $185,000 the Internal Revenue Service said he owes. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 04:31:12 GMT)

Top Justice official to help at Minnesota US attorney's office
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ A high-ranking Justice Department official was expected to arrive Tuesday to help out at the U.S. attorney's office for Minnesota, which has been rocked by the self-demotions of three of its top prosecutors. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:03:14 GMT)

Anna Nicole companion Stern hires lawyer to tackle what he says are unfounded media attacks
ATLANTA — Howard K. Stern, the former companion of Anna Nicole Smith, has hired a lawyer who said yesterday he may sue media Stern believes are implicating him in the overdose deaths of Smith and her son. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:10:04 GMT)

Hilton's lawyer warns blogger
New York, April 10 (IANS) Socialite Paris Hilton s lawyer Gregory Gabriel has warned blogger Michael K after he made fun of Hilton and her friend Nicole Richie. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:14:18 GMT)

Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in professor's stabbing
BOSTON — A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 05:14:35 GMT)

Critics say error in trial casts doubt on acting attorney
With more than 30 years of experience as a prosecutor, Jeffrey Sullivan, the acting U.S. attorney for Western Washington, should have the... (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:08:12 GMT)

Attorney general taking a hard look at real estate fraud
INDIANAPOLIS -- With mortgage fraud cases appearing across the state, Indiana's attorney general is cracking down on wayward real estate brokers and appraisers. In the past year, Attorney General Steve Carter's office has brought disciplinary complaints against 170 appraisers. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:29:02 GMT)

Activist: Lawyer Forced to Confess
A once-outspoken Chinese lawyer convicted on subversion charges said he was subjected to harsh treatment by authorities and confessed in order to protect his family, according to recently released letters and a taped telephone conversation. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:47:36 GMT)

Lawyer denies a role in scheme
Prominent lawyer Stan Chesley says he didn't know a lawyer in his office drafted a letter that allegedly misled clients about the disposal of $20 million in Kentucky's fen-phen case. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:07:35 GMT)

Waiz slams ethics attorney
Jeffersonville Mayor Rob Waiz asked the Ethics Commission yesterday to remove Larry Wilder as its attorney. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:10:33 GMT)

Activist: Lawyer forced to confess
A Chinese lawyer convicted on subversion charges said he was subjected to harsh treatment by authorities and confessed in order to protect his family, according to recently released letters and a taped telephone conversation. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:17:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Student to plead guilty in prof stabbing
BOSTON - A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said Monday. Nikhil Dhar, 24, is accused of attacking his... (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:44:56 GMT)

Activist: Lawyer Forced to Confess
Activist: Chinese Lawyer Forced to Confess in Prison to Protect Family (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:59:59 GMT)

Lawyer for Venezuela says U.S. protecting Cuban militant
CARACAS, Venezuela A lawyer representing the Venezuelan government is accusing the United States of shielding a Cuban militant from justice. On Friday, an El Paso federal judge ordered 79-year-old Luis Posada Carriles freed on bail pending trial on charges he lied in a bid for U-S citizenship. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:17:42 GMT)

Attorney sanctioned over 1990s case
A Fayetteville attorney has been cautioned by the Arkansas Committee on Professional Conduct for misconduct while representing a client over a vehicle accident matter in the late 1990s. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:39:33 GMT)

Attorney: Man to plead guilty to slaying of 10-year-old girl
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - A man accused of killing his family will plead guilty to the abduction and murder of a ten-year-old girl, his attorney said. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 12:49:37 GMT)

Former defense attorney switches to state's side in Poinsett County
HARRISBURG -- For the past 14 or so years Ron Hunter has been a defense attorney in Poinsett County involved in several interesting cases. As of last Monday, he has put on another jersey as the new deputy prosecuting attorney in Poinsett County. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:21:15 GMT)

Anna Nicole companion Stern hires lawyer to tackle what he says are unfounded media attacks
A former companion of Anna Nicole Smith could be going back to court. A lawyer for Howard K. Stern says he may sue media organizations that he believes have implicated him in the deaths of Smith and her son Daniel. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 13:22:24 GMT)

Lawyer: UML student will plead guilty to stabbing professor
BOSTON (AP) -- A college student accused of stabbing a science professor who gave him a failing grade plans to plead guilty to the attack, his lawyer said yesterday. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:53:54 GMT)

Garci lawyer wants Nene's 'head'
THE lawyer of controversial ex-elections officer Virgilio Garcillano wants opposition Senator Aquilino Pimentel expelled from the Senate for alleged unlawful, partisan activities. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:19:36 GMT)

Township official faces charges of impersonating assistant U.S. attorney
A Dexter Township trustee is expected to be arraigned in Detroit today on a felony charge of impersonating an assistant U.S. attorney in a failed attempt to get tenants evicted from the home of an in-law. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:23:13 GMT)

Connecticut U.S. attorney named chief of staff for Gonzales
Kevin O'Connor, Connecticut's top federal prosecutor, was named Tuesday as chief of staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, who has been under fire for the firings of federal prosecutors. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:08:03 GMT)

Activist: China lawyer forced to confess
A Chinese lawyer convicted on subversion charges said he was subjected to harsh treatment by authorities and confessed in order to protect his family, according to recently released letters and a taped telephone conversation. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:24:13 GMT)

Connecticut U.S. attorney named chief of staff for Gonzales
Kevin O'Connor, Connecticut's top federal prosecutor, was named Tuesday as chief of staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, who is embroiled in controversy over the firings of federal prosecutors. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:37:45 GMT)

Connecticut U.S. attorney named chief of staff for Gonzales
Kevin O'Connor, Connecticut's top federal prosecutor, was named Tuesday as chief of staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, who is embroiled in controversy over the firings of federal prosecutors. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:43:10 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Defends Clemons
There is no evidence that a Bridgeport lawmaker knew he was witnessing anything illegal during a meeting he attended in 2004 with former state Senator Ernest Newton, Connecticut's U.S. attorney said today. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:43:37 GMT)

Conn. U.S. Attorney Enters D.C. Fray
Kevin J. O'Connor will take over as chief of staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, who continues to face criticism over the dismissal of eight U.S. attorneys. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:45:15 GMT)

Judge denies mistrial motion from Conrad Black lawyer
CHICAGO Defense lawyers again sought -- and didn't get -- a mistrial in Conrad Black's fraud trial today. Judge Amy St. Eve swiftly dismissed Black lawyer Ed Genson's (JEN'-sons) motion. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:57:00 GMT)

County Attorney Wanted Jail Time for Weathercaster
The Maricopa County attorney is disappointed with a sentence handed out to a former TV weathercaster. Kim Dillon was sentenced to one year probation and a $1,000 dollar fine. She was convicted of shoplifting $400 dollars worth of clothes from Dillard's at Paradise Valley mall. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:59:11 GMT)

A look at U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor
A look at Connecticut U.S. Attorney Kevin O'Connor, named Tuesday as chief of staff to Attorney General Alberto Gonzales: (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:59:18 GMT)

Pittsburgh Attorney Files Lawsuit Over Contaminated Pet Food
A Pittsburgh attorney has filed a class-action lawsuit. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:12:14 GMT)

Skakel's witness list includes Kennedy cousin, trial attorney
Michael Skakel plans to call his cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his celebrity trial attorney as witnesses for an appeal of his murder conviction that starts next week on a claim that two other men may have committed the crime. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:21:39 GMT)

NY attorney general says loan corruption widespread; criminal charges possible
ALBANY, N.Y. Cozy arrangements between colleges and the companies that loan their students billions of dollars are far more widespread than anticipated, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo told The Associated Press Tuesday. Cuomo would not divulge where the burgeoning investigation is headed next, including whether more subpoenas are on the way. But Cuomo said the probe of the $85 billion ... (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:42:00 GMT)

Klobuchar Writes To Justice About Attorney Office
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Tuesday urged the Justice Department to inform Congress if it uncovers any evidence that political pressure was a factor in the self-demotions of three of the top prosecutors in the U.S. attorney's office for Minnesota. More Political News (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:59:00 GMT)

Connecticut U.S. Attorney named chief of staff for Gonzales
NEW HAVEN — Kevin O'Connor, Connecticut's top federal prosecutor, was named today as chief of staff to U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:07:17 GMT)

Local Attorney Files Class-Action Suit Over Tainted Pet Food
A local attorney is filing a class-action suit in the massive pet food recall spanning the nation. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:09:39 GMT)

Attorney General Hopes To Build Gym
Attorney General Mike Cox has ideas to build a gym in Lansing, and some state Democrats are upset. (Tue, 10 Apr 2007 21:14:57 GMT)