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Lawyer's letter sets tone for Dante debate; 'Cloud' over group because of trustee's funding queries, letter states
An emotionally charged discussion centring on ties between Niagara's Catholic school board and a non-profit Italian cultural group based out of Hamilton began with a lawyer's letter. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:46:34 GMT)

Lawyer files $65.5M suit against dry cleaner who misplaced his pants
Roy Pearson, a lawyer and low-level judge in the nation's capital, brought his pants to the dry cleaners in May 2005 and asked them to perform $10.50 worth of alterations. The pants disappeared, and the ensuing dispute has resulted in... (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:49:08 GMT)

Lawyer: ‘Conflict of interest’
The Lafayette-based lawyer for Iberia Parish President Will Langlinais stated in a letter to District Attorney Phil Haney that Haney should not be involved in the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s case against his client because of a potential “conflict of interest.” (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:54:17 GMT)

Attorney: Test proves Lawrence cops telling truth
David Brooks, attorney for four black Lawrence police officers who have filed federal EEOC complaints against the city of Lawrence, released documents this morning that he says proves they are telling the truth. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:20:04 GMT)

Accused killer drops lawyer
Britney Langlois, accused of a killing a Madison man last November in a drug robbery, dumped her lawyer Wednesday and wants the Public Defender's Office to appoint a new attorney to represent her. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:00:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Jail Inmate Died After Being Left Alone, Covered In Feces
A lawyer says a Miami-Dade County jail inmate died after being left alone for more than a week in his cell. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:01:04 GMT)

Lawyer: Jail inmate died after being left alone, covered in feces
MIAMI A lawyer says a Miami-Dade County jail inmate died after being left alone for more than a week in his cell. Now the lawyer is calling for an investigation into... (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:08:36 GMT)

Fake lawyer has sex with prisoner
BALTIMORE (AP) - Tiffany Weaver isn't really a lawyer -- but she faces jail time for pretending to be one to have sex with a prisoner. The Baltimore-area woman has pleaded guilty to using someone else's I-D to get some intimate time with an inmate serving time for manslaughter. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:20:44 GMT)

San Francisco City Attorney Sues Payday Lenders
The San Francisco city attorney's office filed a lawsuit Thursday against two short-term loan establishments for exploiting borrowers with high interest rates and devious business practices. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:06:00 GMT)

Attorney to seek competency hearing for Turco
The attorney for 17-year-old Ricky Turco, who is facing a manslaughter charge in a March traffic death, said Thursday he will seek a competency hearing for his client. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:18:40 GMT)

Attorney Accused Of Sex With Teen Prostitute May Avoid Jail
A former North Miami city attorney accused of having sex with a teenage prostitute, videotaping it and then trying to cover it up has arranged a deal with prosecutors that will likely keep him from serving any jail time, his attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:33:04 GMT)

Attorney Accused Of Sex With Teen Prostitute May Avoid Jail
THE LATEST: A former North Miami city attorney accused of videotaping himself having sex with a teenage prostitute has arranged a deal to stay out of jail, his attorney says. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:36:44 GMT)

Lawyer Says Agent Innocent in Illegal Immigrant's Death
The lawyer for a Border Patrol agent charged with fatally shooting an illegal immigrant says his client is innocent. Agent Nicholas Corbett faces an initial appearance in Douglas to be formally charged in the January shooting of Francisco Dominguez-Rivera of Puebla, Mexico. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:44:20 GMT)

Lawyer Pleads Guilty To Child Porn Possession
Austin lawyer Douglas Stum pleaded guilty Wednesday to child pornography possession. FBI agents searched Stum's home last summer and found more than a thousand child porn images on his computers, including video of infants being abused. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:47:43 GMT)

Skakel's trial attorney braces for possible challenge
As Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel waits to find out whether he'll get a new trial, his former celebrity attorney is bracing for a possible challenge over how he handled the case. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:07:28 GMT)

Attorney Reprimanded Over Language, Fees in Lake View Case
Little Rock (AP) - An attorney for the now-defunct Lake View School District has been reprimanded for his handling of legal fees and strong language used before state Supreme Court justices in the school-funding lawsuit. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:25:26 GMT)

Attorney reprimanded over language, fees in Lake View case
LITTLE ROCK An attorney for the now-defunct Lake View School District has been reprimanded for his handling of legal fees and strong language used before state Supreme... (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:32:59 GMT)

Woman Poses As Lawyer For â€˜Alone Timeâ€™ With Prisoner
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Tiffany Weaver isn't really a lawyer but she faces jail time for pretending to be one to have sex with a prisoner. The Baltimore-area woman has pleaded guilty to using someone else's ID to get some intimate time with an inmate serving time for manslaughter. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:37:07 GMT)

U.S. Attorney's office probing RIM stock options
The United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York has opened a probe into Research in Motion's granting of stock options, adding to existing probes by the Ontario Securities Commission and the SEC. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:38:17 GMT)

Spector was framed for murder by the police, lawyer claims
With his huge frame stuffed into a designer suit, an unapologetic Brooklyn accent, and wildly theatrical arm movements, Phil Spector’s lawyer told a Los Angeles court yesterday that his client had been framed for murder. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:38:50 GMT)

Spector Will Be Cleared by Scientific Evidence, His Lawyer Says
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Music producer Phil Spector, accused of killing a former actress four years ago, will be cleared by scientific evidence, his lawyer said during the second day of the murder trial. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 20:39:54 GMT)

Franklin attorney will 'look into' potential Sunshine Law violations
FRANKLIN — An after-meeting meal among four city aldermen is now being examined by City Attorney Karen Beyke in the wake of complaints from residents about the dinner possibly violating state open meetings laws. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:05:24 GMT)

Clarkson Put Gun in Her Mouth, Spector's Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Lana Clarkson, the former actress prosecutors claim was shot to death by ``Wall of Sound'' music producer Phil Spector, killed herself by putting a gun in her mouth and firing it, his defense lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:09:33 GMT)

Attorney General Urges Henry To Veto Lawsuit reform
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Attorney General Drew Edmondson is calling for Governor Brad Henry to veto a bill that would change lawsuits in the state -- often called "tort reform." (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:16:08 GMT)

U.S. Attorney to file charges against HealthEssentials
The U.S. Attorney in Louisville plans to intervene and file charges soon against HealthEssentials Solutions Inc. as part of three whistleblower lawsuits that were filed nearly four years ago against the Louisville-based company, according to documents filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for Western District of Kentucky in Louisville. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 21:31:40 GMT)

Warren may hire outside lawyer for planning board
The Warren Town Council voted four to one on Monday night to grant the planning board the right to hire a lawyer when issues appear before the board of appeals. Council members said the planning board must request the outside legal counsel for each individual case. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:39:29 GMT)

Snoop Dogg is 'no threat to Australia': lawyer
American rapper Snoop Dogg poses no threat to Australia, his Los Angeles criminal defence lawyer said. Federal Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews announced yesterday he had barred the gangsta rapper, who has a criminal record, from entering Australia for Sunday's MTV Australia Video Music Awards. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:06:00 GMT)

McCain Joins Call for Gonzales to Step Down as Attorney General
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Senator John McCain has become the latest Republican lawmaker to urge embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales to step down because of his role in the firings of eight U.S. attorneys. (Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:09:23 GMT)

Clarkson Put Gun in Her Mouth, Spector's Lawyer Says (Update2)
April 26 (Bloomberg) -- Lana Clarkson, the former actress prosecutors claim was shot to death by ``Wall of Sound'' music producer Phil Spector, killed herself by putting a gun in her mouth and firing it, his defense lawyer said. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:12:10 GMT)

Nevada court OKs lawyer ad rules
"Citizens often choose lawyers based solely on their advertisements," said Justice James Hardesty, who helped get the new rules passed. "Because choosing a lawyer can be such an important decision, we want our citizens to have accurate and complete information." (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:32:44 GMT)

Assistant U.S. attorney sees some progress in Iraq's legal system
James Santelle, an assistant U.S. attorney in Milwaukee, has spent more than a year in Baghdad as an attaché to the U.S.... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 02:25:53 GMT)

Skakel's trial attorney braces for challenge
STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — As Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel waits to find out whether he'll get a new trial, his former celebrity attorney is bracing for a possible (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:01:28 GMT)

Memphis attorney says Clayton Smart arrests won't hurt Tennessee plaintiffs
Shelby County District Attorney General, Bill Gibbons, has scheduled a news conference at 201 Poplar Friday, concerning Clayton Smart, the man who owned Forest Hill funeral businesses. The Oklahoma oilman's (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:33:09 GMT)

Attorney general seeks to shut down 10 health clubs
Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch has filed a Superior Court complaint against 10 Rhode Island health clubs that have failed to register with the attorney general’s office and show proof that they have been properly inspected. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 03:57:28 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer sentenced to 3 1/2 years in jail
A recently disbarred Brampton lawyer has been sent to prison for 3 1/2 years for real estate fraud. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:00:52 GMT)

Closing arguments: Defendant’s words implicate him in Idreis Jones’ death, district attorney says
A jury will now decide the fate of a Philadelphia man accused of homicide. District Attorney Michael A. Dinges and Chief Public Defender William J. Miele made closing arguments Thursday in the trial of Jonathan R. Mitchell, 24, of Philadelphia. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:01:51 GMT)

Maryland: From Fake Lawyer to Perhaps Inmate in Waiting
A woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday to using fake ID to pose as a lawyer and enter a Baltimore prison to have sex with an inmate, prosecutors said. The woman, Tiffany G. Weaver, 29, of Reisterstown, Md., was charged with identity theft and use of false government identification after entering the prison in November to meet the inmate, Jason B. Moody, who is serving 30 years for manslaughter. Ms. ... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:33:50 GMT)

Assistant U.S. attorney, wife charged
Prosecutors filed three felony child abuse charges Thursday against Assistant U.S. Attorney David “Mike” Littlefield and one charge against his wife, Dawn Littlefield. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 04:58:34 GMT)

Sami's lawyer files for early hearing
Ousted Fiji Sugar Cane Growers Council chief executive officer Jagannath Sami's lawyer filed summons for an early hearing date in the High Court today against the interim regime. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:05:18 GMT)

State attorney general's office in shake-up
Minnesota's top law office is undergoing a major shake-up, as at least 25 employees have left the attorney general's office since January, including the departure of two top deputies this month. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:16:00 GMT)

Attorney to seek competency hearing for Turco
The attorney for Ricky Turco, the 17-year-old facing a manslaughter charge in a March traffic death, said Thursday he will seek a competency hearing for his client. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 05:50:42 GMT)

Dominatrix's lawyer says woman's spirits 'as good as can be'
BEDFORD - A lawyer for the dominatrix accused of running a sex business out of her Bedford home said last night that his client did not do anything wrong and he would be prepared to go to trial. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 06:32:14 GMT)

Attorney general will seek chief justice post
HELENA - Attorney General Mike McGrath said Thursday that he will run next year for the Montana Supreme Court chief justice's job, which is being vacated by Karla Gray. Gray announced Wednesday that she wouldn't seek re-election to an eight-year term ... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 07:11:55 GMT)

Prosecutors Want Defense Attorney Disqualified
BENTONVILLE -- Prosecutors want a defense attorney disqualified from an arson case because he'll be called to testify against his client at trial. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:06:31 GMT)

Tate lawyer defends computer destruction
Prosecutors lack the required proof to show a Greenwich defense lawyer tried to impede a federal investigation when he destroyed a client's computer containing child pornography, according to a motion filed to dismiss an obstruction of justice charge against Philip Russell. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:06:56 GMT)

Area attorney reprimanded by state Supreme Court
An area attorney has been publicly reprimanded by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin for his actions. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:31:16 GMT)

Skakelʼs Trial Attorney Could Be On The Spot If He Loses Retrial Bid
Stamford - As Michael Skakel waits to find out whether heʼll get a new trial, his former celebrity attorney is bracing for a possible challenge ... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:18:20 GMT)

Lawyer charged with forgery and cheating claims trial
PENANG: An Ipoh-based lawyer has been charged in a Sessions Court here with forgery and cheating involving 2.6ha of land worth RM40mil in Gurney Drive. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:22:52 GMT)

SAN FRANCISCO / 'Payday loan' firm sued by city attorney
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera sued storefront lenders Check 'n Go and Money Mart on Thursday, accusing them of violating state fair business practices law by marketing short-term installment loans and charging exorbitant interest rates.... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 10:55:12 GMT)

Attorney general says OKC to receive anti-gang grant
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- Oklahoma City is one of four cities that will receive $2.5 million through an anti-gang initiative, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales announced Thursday. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:00:18 GMT)

School board meeting heated by lawyer's letter
An emotionally charged discussion centred on the ties between Niagara's Catholic school board and a non-profit Italian group based out of Hamilton began with a lawyer's letter. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 11:30:23 GMT)

Project Truth inquiry judge unloads on lawyer
Fri, April 27, 2007 Project Truth inquiry judge unloads on lawyer By CP CORNWALL — A judge berated a lawyer representing victims at an inquiry probing the institutional response to allegations of systemic sexual abuse in the Cornwall area for not ensuring affidavits filed with the commission were accurate. Commissioner Normand Glaude told Dallas Lee he wasn’t interested in hearing excuses for why ... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:18 GMT)

Pryor repeats call for attorney general to resign
BENTON COUNTY — U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., repeated Wednesday his call for the resignation of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and said he plans to offer legislation aimed at helping some wounded veterans to get past government red tape. (Benton County Daily Record) (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:26:06 GMT)

Babysitter allegations about Atkins sent to attorney general
The House Ethics Committee has turned over information on former Rep. John Atkins to the Delaware Attorney General’s Office implicating he intimidated a 15-year-old babysitter by telling her to lie to police. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:53:08 GMT)

Mortgage scheme nets disbarred lawyer 3½ years in jail
A disbarred lawyer has been sentenced to 3½ years behind bars for his part in a multimillion-dollar mortgage scheme, according to newspaper reports. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:23:55 GMT)

Dante hired lawyer to defend group: Di Ianni
A Hamilton Italian cultural group hired a lawyer to protect itself after questions were raised about its ties to the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the organization's executive director says. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:46:14 GMT)

Developer's lawyer claims Aguirre misused his powers
SAN DIEGO, April 27 (UNION-TRIBUNE): San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre is abusing his powers in his prosecution of Tom Story, the Sunroad Enterprises executive charged with violating the city's ethics code, according to Story's lawyer. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:09:05 GMT)

Justice Dept. had concerns about former U.S. attorney for Minn.
Senior Justice Department officials had raised concerns about Tom Heffelfinger, the former U.S. attorney for Minnesota, according to a source close to the agency. Heffelfinger, however, reiterates that he was not pressured to resign. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:35:45 GMT)

Attorney general: Voters would have to repeal school tax limit
Voters would have to undo a current limit on the amount of property tax a school district can collect, the state Attorney General's Office said today. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:57:23 GMT)

Lawyer pleads not guilty for Al Unser Jr. in Henderson DUI case
A lawyer entered a not guilty plea on behalf of Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Junior today on charges including driving under the influence in a Las Vegas-area crash. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:15:03 GMT)

Attorney plans to request dismissal of murder case
The trial for one of two men charged with a murder that occurred 22 years ago is scheduled to begin May 21 in Morgan County Circuit Court, but his attorney wants to stop the proceedings before they begin. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:58:45 GMT)

‘Missing’ sister of Barrameda not a battered wife – lawyer
The missing sister of actress Rochelle Barrameda is not a battered wife, the lawyer of her estranged husband claimed. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:44:45 GMT)

Defense lawyer: Ala. militia raids `much ado about nothing'
Raids that resulted in the arrest of six alleged members of a ragtag group calling itself the Alabama Free Militia and the seizure of hundreds of hand grenades and bullets were "much ado about nothing," a defense lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:04:31 GMT)

Albuquerque attorney pleads guilty to tax evasion
SANTA FE An Albuquerque attorney has pleaded guilty to eight counts of tax evasion. Robert Fiser was accused of not filing or paying gross receipts taxes in 2003 and... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 19:45:56 GMT)

Ont. Attorney General says man convicted in niece's killing should be acquitted
TORONTO (CP) - The case of an Ontario man convicted of killing his four-year-old niece is likely a miscarriage of justice, Attorney General Michael Bryant said Friday in urging Ottawa to expedite a review he said should result in William Mullins-Johnson's acquittal. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:04:00 GMT)

Union lashes out at Attorney General
Turning up the heat in a rare and rancorous dispute between organized labor and a top DFL official, the head of the state's largest public employee union Friday denounced Attorney General Lori Swanson and expressed regret for having endorsed her candidacy. "Four words disgust us today: 'AFSCME endorsed Lori Swanson,'" said Eliot Seide, executive director of the American Federation of State, ... (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:06:20 GMT)

Albuquerque Attorney Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion
An Albuquerque attorney has pleaded guilty to eight counts of tax evasion. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:30:36 GMT)

Union official lashes out at Attorney General Swanson
The labor turmoil continues in the state attorney general's office. Minnesota's largest state employee union says Attorney General Lori Swanson has reneged on her campaign promises to support labor unions. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:53:10 GMT)

Scrushy attorney questions why order and motion not sealed
An attorney for former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy said Friday a federal judge should not have issued a public order refusing to recuse himself from Scrushy's case without also letting the public see the defense filing that called on him to step down. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 20:58:32 GMT)

Statement by John F. Burness on Summary of Conclusions by N.C. Attorney General's Office
Durham, NC -- “Attorney General Cooper’s Summary of Conclusions that was released today documents the absence of any credible evidence that would justify any conclusion in this case other than the one Mr. Cooper announced a few weeks ago -- that David Evans, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann are innocent of all charges brought against them last spring by District Attorney Nifong. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:07:15 GMT)

Attorney: Lott settles lawsuit vs. State Farm
U.S. Sen. Trent Lott has agreed to settle the lawsuit he filed against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for refusing to cover Hurricane Katrina's damage to his Gulf Coast home, an attorney for the Mississippi Republican said Friday. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:19:54 GMT)

Scrushy Attorney Questions Judge's Order
An attorney for former HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy said Friday a federal judge should not have issued a public order refusing to recuse himself from Scrushy's case without also letting the public see the defense filing that called on him to step down. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:29:32 GMT)

District Attorney Drops All Charges Against Daniel Baldwin
The Orange County District Attorney's Office has DROPPED all criminal charges against actor Daniel Baldwin, who had been accused of stealing a friend's GMC Yukon. Baldwin was arrested Nov. 7 and charged with unlawful taking of a vehicle and receiving stolen property. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:32:49 GMT)

U.S. ATTORNEYS: Administration considered firing Minn. U.S. attorney
The Bush administration considered firing the former U.S. attorney in Minnesota, but he left his job voluntarily before the list of attorneys to be ousted was completed, two congressional aides said Thursday. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:39:16 GMT)

Ford attorney says he'll `keep fighting'
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The attorney for former state Senator John Ford says Ford will, "keep fighting." Mike Scholl commented after Ford was convicted today of accepting $55,000 in bribes. Scholl described (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:47:49 GMT)

Ontario law society not told B.C. legislature raid witness bribed officials:lawyer
VANCOUVER (CP) - A special prosecutor investigating a police raid on the B.C. legislature failed to disclose to Ontario's law society that a man who'd applied to be a lawyer had confessed to bribing government officials, a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:08:00 GMT)

Lawyer says Ala. militia raids overblown
Raids that resulted in the arrests of six alleged militia members and the seizure of hundreds of hand grenades and bullets were "much ado about nothing," a defense lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:17:53 GMT)

MyFox Birmingham | Defense Lawyer Says Ala. Raids Were Overblown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (MyFoxAL.com AP) -- A defense lawyer said on Friday that raids resulting in the arrest of six alleged members of a ragtag group calling itself the Alabama Free Militia and the seizure of hundreds of hand grenades and bullets were "much ado about nothing." (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:05:52 GMT)

Lawyer faces forgery charge
PENANG: An Ipoh-based lawyer has been charged in a Sessions Court here with forgery and cheating involving 2.6ha of land in Gurney Drive. (Fri, 27 Apr 2007 23:52:05 GMT)

Norfolk lawyer rebuked for delaying case to go shopping
NORFOLK - A local lawyer has been disciplined by the Virginia State Bar for telling a judge she had to postpone a case because of a commitment in another court when in fact she went shopping instead. . . . (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:21:44 GMT)

Special prosecutor in B.C. Rail case seemed to protect former lobbyist:lawyer
VANCOUVER (CP) - A special prosecutor investigating a police raid on the B.C. legislature is shirking his public duty to be neutral in the case, a defence lawyer suggested Friday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:38:00 GMT)

State attorney general sues San Bernardo County general plan over global warming
A suit by the California attorney general voiding San Bernardino County's general plan for failing to consider global warming could have far-reaching implications for general plans around the state. The county's general plan update was just approved March 13. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:10:48 GMT)

Former U.S. attorney was on early firing list
WASHINGTON - Former U.S. Attorney Tom Heffelfinger's name was on an early list of attorneys that the Justice Department considered firing, a congressional aide said Friday. Heffelfinger, who was appointed by President Bush in 2001, resigned voluntarily in February 2006, nearly six months before the first of eight U.S. attorneys were sent packing. Heffelfinger said Friday that if his name did ... (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:06:39 GMT)

Attorney: Lott Settles Lawsuit vs. State Farm
U.S. Sen. Trent Lott has agreed to settle the lawsuit he filed against State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. for refusing to cover Hurricane Katrina's damage to his Gulf Coast home, an attorney for the Mississippi Republican said Friday. Terms of Lott's settlement with State Farm were not disclosed. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:25:22 GMT)

GOP Lawmaker Told of Plan to Fire U.S. Attorney
The White House told a Republican member of Congress last summer about its plans to fire a U.S. attorney in Arkansas and replace him with a former aide to presidential adviser Karl Rove, but it did not tell Democratic lawmakers, according to a new Justice Department e-mail released yesterday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:43:15 GMT)

Attorney files to revive park suit
Michael Hadley is asking the state Superior Court to grant permission for re-argument. Attorney Michael Hadley has been sharpening his pencils – and his rhetoric – for another round in the legal wrangle over Two Mile Run County Park. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 03:49:05 GMT)

Attorney predicted uproar
WASHINGTON – The U.S. attorney in Arkansas warned the Justice Department five months before he and seven federal prosecutors were fired that "there may be some stink about this down the road" – in part because of White House involvement. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:04:27 GMT)

Ex-Justice Dept. Lawyer Under Scrutiny in Probe
A federal task force investigating the activities of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff has in recent weeks been looking into whether one of Abramoff's colleagues improperly traded favors with a Justice Department lawyer, sources familiar with the Abramoff investigation said yesterday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:22:12 GMT)

Union’s feud with Attorney General Swanson escalates
The Associated Press ST. PAUL — The leader of Minnesota’s largest state employee union lashed out at Attorney General Lori Swanson on Friday, as more details emerged about turmoil in her office. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 04:52:36 GMT)

Illness, not vendetta, caused man to hit memorial, lawyer says
The Roane County man accused of squeezing his car through the West Virginia Veterans Memorial has no ax to grind with the military, his lawyer said. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:01:41 GMT)

Legislators, union enter attorney general's fray
The controversy over the Minnesota attorney general's office boiled over on Friday with more fallout from the recent exodus of more than 30 employees, including top deputies. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:14:53 GMT)

Fed raid on militia group not a 'big deal,' lawyer says
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Raids that resulted in the arrest of six alleged members of a ragtag group calling itself the Alabama Free Militia and the seizure of hundreds of hand grenades and bullets were "much ado about nothing," a defense lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:28:17 GMT)

County attorney: Methamphetamine is most prevalent drug
The impact of illegal drugs on local residents and businesses is impossible gauge, but Dodge County Attorney Paul Vaughan said it s something he and his staff face on a regular basis. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:29:45 GMT)

Contract for new attorney approved
MONTEBELLO - The city approved the contract of its city attorney the same day investigators with the District Attorney's Office asked for city documents connected with possible open-meeting violations. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:33:16 GMT)

Attorney General’s office speaking to local company about complaints
Two Collin County residents have filed complaints with the Texas Attorney General’s Office about McKinney-based real estate company the Vasquez Team regarding money allegedly lost with down payments handled by the company. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:37:21 GMT)

Clement T. Cooper, 76; D.C. Lawyer
Clement Theodore Cooper, 76, a Washington lawyer who was involved in mining law cases, died of cancer April 16 at his home in Silver Spring. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:46:27 GMT)

U.S. attorney calls unlicensed gun sales a hazard
U.S. Attorney for Utah Brett Tolman says people who sell guns without a federal license at gun shows are putting the public at risk. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 06:14:48 GMT)

Ray Kurtzman, 79; entertainment lawyer at Creative Artists Agency
Ray Kurtzman, 79, an entertainment lawyer who was one of the original 20 employees when Creative Artists Agency was launched in the 1970s, died Monday at his Beverly Hills home of complications from Alzheimer's disease, the agency announced. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:08:27 GMT)

Axed U.S. attorney warned of 'stink'
A U.S. attorney warned the Justice Department five months before he and seven other federal prosecutors were fired that "there may be some stink about this down the road" because of White House involvement. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:20:46 GMT)

Wiretap on lawyer was improper, judge rules
A police sting on a defense lawyer -- an operation that worried colleagues statewide about law-enforcement interference in their jobs -- should have been neither proposed nor approved, a judge has ruled. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 08:21:28 GMT)

N.H. attorney general to seek death penalty in '05 slaying
Yesterday, New Hampshire's attorney general, Kelly Ayotte, announced she will seek the death penalty for John A. Brooks, 54, formerly of Londonderry and New Castle, N.H., who is accused of masterminding a murder plot. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:02:14 GMT)

Lawyer decries raids on militia
BIRMINGHAM -- Raids that resulted in the arrest of six alleged members of a ragtag group calling itself the Alabama Free Militia and the seizure of hundreds of hand grenades and bullets were "much ado about nothing," a defense lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:07:11 GMT)

Winter's lawyer: no deal
Shirley Winters' murder case appears headed for trial after the defense on Friday chose not to accept a plea deal in Onondaga County Court. Defense lawyer Kenneth Moynihan confirmed the proposed deal called for Winters to plead guilty to second-degree murder. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 09:24:39 GMT)

Abramoff inquiry looks into dealings by ex-Justice lawyer
WASHINGTON -- A federal task force investigating the activities of disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff has in recent weeks been looking into whether one of Abramoff's colleagues improperly traded favors with a Justice Department lawyer, sources familiar with the Abramoff investigation said Friday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:30:27 GMT)

ABN lawyer says RBS in talks to buy LaSalle
Royal Bank of Scotland , which has threatened to launch a hostile bid together with two other banks for ABN AMRO , is in talks with ABN to buy its U.S. unit LaSalle, a lawyer for ABN said on Saturday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:34:02 GMT)

SAN MATEO COUNTY / Accused doctor pleads not guilty / Attorney later says the alleged victims reacted to suggestions
The attorney for a prominent San Mateo psychiatrist accused of molesting patients when they were boys said Friday that the men were remembering events that never happened because of "suggestions" that have been made to them. Dr. William Ayres' attorney... (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:41:09 GMT)

Accused attorney's friend tells of drug use
A judge could rule next month whether enough evidence exists for a Tulare County attorney to stand trial on drug charges. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:47:52 GMT)

Police sting on lawyer ruled improper
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. A Vermont judge has ruled that a police sting aimed at getting a Windham County lawyer to obstruct justice was improper. Judge Karen Carroll ruled this... (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 11:53:57 GMT)

Bella Vista can pass on bill, attorney says
BELLA VISTA — Bella Vista will not be responsible for paying a bill to Benton County covering the costs of Bella Vista’s Nov. 7 general election, according to Benton County attorney Robin Green. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 12:26:27 GMT)

Fired U.S. attorney predicted `some stink' over dismissals
The U.S. attorney in Arkansas warned the Justice Department five months before he and seven federal prosecutors were fired that "there may be some stink about this down the road" - in part because of White House involvement. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:17:49 GMT)

U.S. attorney 'puzzle pieces' withheld
WASHINGTON - The Justice Department is withholding 170 documents about the firing of U.S. attorneys, including at least four e-mails involving Sen. John Ensign and Nevada's dismissed attorney, Daniel Bogden, officials said Friday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 14:45:35 GMT)

Feud over County Attorney performance splits Wyo. county
WHEATLAND, Wyo. Platte County Commission meetings usually don't attract a crowd. But lately residents pack the room to discuss the performance of County Attorney Mary Eikenberry.The county commissioners voted April 3rd to hire an investigator to look into complaints. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:10:54 GMT)

Ark. lawmaker tipped to U.S. attorney move
A newly released Justice Department e-mail indicates a Republican congressman was tipped to the planned firing of the U.S. attorney in Arkansas. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:36:09 GMT)

Never fool around with drugs: Lawyer
NEVER fool around with drugs as some things in life need not be experienced, said lawyer Eliseo Braganza, action officer of City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:02:44 GMT)

Police sting on lawyer ruled improper
A town police officer's attempt to entrap a lawyer on an obstruction of justice charge should not have happened, a judge has ruled. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 17:44:51 GMT)

Lakota attorney to handle probe into EERC director
Lakota attorney Steven Simonson has been named to investigate a confrontation between the director of the Energy and Environmental Research Center in Grand Forks and Manvel firefighters. Simonson will handle the Gerald Groenewold (GRONE'-wald) c (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 18:26:24 GMT)

ABN Amro Lawyer Says RBS Expresses Interest in LaSalle Bank
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- A lawyer for ABN Amro Holding NV said Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc has expressed interest in possibly making an offer for LaSalle Bank Corp., the U.S. unit that the largest Dutch bank agreed to sell to Bank of America Corp. for $21 billion earlier this week. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:21:24 GMT)

City OKs attorney's contract
MONTEBELLO - The city approved the contract of its city attorney the same day investigators with the District Attorney's Office asked for city documents connected with possible open-meeting violations. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:42:01 GMT)

German lawyer to file Rumsfeld abuse suit in Spain
BERLIN: A German lawyer is planning to join forces with Spanish counterparts to file a lawsuit in Spain against former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over the alleged abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo prisons, a German magazine has reported. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 20:55:27 GMT)

A Lawyer Looks Back on 70 Years in Washington
David Ginsburg, 95, retired Friday after seven decades of service in Washington. Ginsburg arrived in the capital in 1935, an idealistic young lawyer passionate about the possibilities of government. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:09:50 GMT)

German lawyer to sue Rumsfeld
A German lawyer is planning to join forces with Spanish counterparts to file a lawsuit in Spain against former US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over the alleged abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraib and Guantanamo prisons, a German magazine reported on Saturday. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:13:32 GMT)

City approves contract for new attorney
MONTEBELLO - The city approved the contract of its city attorney the same day investigators with the District Attorney's Office asked for city documents connected with possible open-meeting violations. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:17:13 GMT)

LSU attorney outlines options for Chatman
BATON ROUGE, La. L-S-U attorney Ray Lamonica says that if Pokey Chatman presses the school for more money, the university will demand that the former women's basketball coach return at least a month's pay. (Sat, 28 Apr 2007 23:27:37 GMT)

LSU attorney outlines options for Chatman
Louisiana State University will ask Pokey Chatman to give back at least a month's pay if the former women's basketball coach presses the school for more money, according to a letter written by the university system's attorney. However, Ray Lamonica said, if Chatman honors her resignation, the school will pay her about $160,000 in postseason bonus money for reaching the Final Four without her. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:06:53 GMT)

Matheson requests U.S. Attorney branch office
ST. GEORGE — Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah, recently sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales supporting the District of Utah’s request for additional funding to open a U.S. Attorney branch office in St. George. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 01:27:46 GMT)

Breckenridge attorney missing; search to continue Sunday
BRECKENRIDGE – Royal "Scoop" Daniel III, an attorney, has been missing since Friday morning, Breckenridge Police say. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:55:53 GMT)

Wolfowitz Won't Resign From World Bank, Lawyer Says (Update2)
April 28 (Bloomberg) -- World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz won't resign, his lawyer said after a newspaper reported that the panel investigating Wolfowitz's decision to promote his companion had already concluded he breached ethics rules. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 03:56:57 GMT)

Warren asks for review of Grant lawyer appointment
The selection of Stephen Grant's taxpayer-funded lawyer should be investigated by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, Warren city officials contend. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 04:43:36 GMT)

Don't get burned by not using attorney
Some individuals try to save money by not hiring an attorney when they should. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 05:30:08 GMT)

Attorney General releases list of names and state charges
Attorney General Larry Long, Walworth County States Attorney Grant Walker and Mobridge Police Chief Mike Nehls, announced today (Wednesday, April 25) that several individuals from the Mobridge area were indicted by a Walworth County grand jury and arrested this week for their roles in the possession and distribution of marijuana and controlled substances. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:37:25 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales Heckled at Harvard Reunion
A small group of student protesters, including one wearing a black hood and an orange jumpsuit, heckled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as he posed with old classmates Saturday during their 25-year Harvard Law School reunion. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 10:17:57 GMT)

Roxbury cop, wife: Attorney negligent
Suspended Roxbury police Sgt. Richard Winstock and his wife, Jennifer, have gone on the attack by filing a legal malpractice lawsuit that accuses a Ridgewood attorney of giving them shoddy advice about a social club they opened in Dover in 2004. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:38:59 GMT)

Attorney to talk fact, fiction of his office
SIERRA VISTA — Cochise County Attorney Ed Rheinheimer will speak at the 1200 Club dinner meeting on May 18. Rheinheimer has been with the county Attorney’s Office since 1992. In November 2004, he was elected to the office of county attorney. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:44:31 GMT)

Lawyer cashes in
BRISBANE lawyer Robert Hynes has tapped into the runaway private equity boom, forming a local company with 50 members, all of them high net-worth individuals worth millions. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT)

Mary Winkler's attorney's file for diversion
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Attorney's for Mary Winkler want her conviction wiped from her record. Winkler was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of... (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:17:50 GMT)

Attorney General Reportedly Probing Police Union
The New York chapter of the nation's largest police union is the target of a state investigation. The Daily News reports the state attorney general is looking into the Fraternal Order of Police Foundation for its handling of more than $15 million raised after the 9/11 attacks. (Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:54:04 GMT)