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Lawyer says Spector defense found object at crime scene
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - A lawyer who once worked for Phil Spector surprised a courtroom with the disclosure Thursday that she saw famed criminalist Henry Lee pick up a small white object the size of a fingernail at the scene of Lana Clarkson's death in the record producer's home. (Thu, 03 May 2007 21:32:29 GMT)

Attorney says Imus to sue CBS Radio for most his $40 million contract
Disgraced radio host Don Imus will sue CBS Radio for the huge portion of his $40 million contract that was left unpaid after he was fired for racist and sexist comments, his attorney said today. Martin Garbus, a First Amendment attorney, said he plans to file the breach of contract lawsuit by the end of next week. Imus, 66, was barely three months into the five-year deal with CBS when he was ... (Thu, 03 May 2007 22:13:53 GMT)

Black's attorney says judge has a conflict
An attorney for former House Speaker Jim Black says the judge overseeing Black's corruption case has a conflict of interest and should recuse himself. (Thu, 03 May 2007 22:41:26 GMT)

Former Detroit attorney indicted on fraud, conspiracy charges
A former Detroit Law Department attorney, John Dingle Jr., has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Detroit on mail fraud and conspiracy charges. (Fri, 04 May 2007 01:12:58 GMT)

Microsoft Challenges Attorney Fees in Iowa Case
Controversy is over an increase in the amount specified for plaintiffs' attorney fees in the settlement agreement. (Fri, 04 May 2007 02:08:14 GMT)

Lawyer springs surprise in Spector case
Prosecutors' claims that Phil Spector's defense concealed key evidence in an actress' shooting death got surprise support Thursday when a lawyer said she saw famed criminalist Henry Lee pick up a fingernail-size object at the scene. (Fri, 04 May 2007 02:28:37 GMT)

Man stabbed driver in self-defense, lawyer says
A repair service man who allegedly stabbed to death a 23-year-old father in front of his wife and child in an apparent case of road rage was trying to defend himself, his lawyer said Thursday. [ Submit your comments below. ]Noah Pines said that his client, a service man for a plumbing and drain service company, has told Atlanta police that his actions Tuesday night were in self-defense. Police ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 02:54:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Spector’s defense concealed evidence
Prosecution claims that Phil Spector’s defense concealed key evidence in an actress’ shooting death were given surprise support Thursday when a lawyer who once worked for the record producer said she saw famed criminalist Henry Lee pick up a fingernail-sized object at the scene. (Fri, 04 May 2007 02:58:22 GMT)

Lawyer Says Imus to Sue CBS, Accusing It of Breaking Contract
The lawyer for the ousted radio host Don Imus said that he would file a $40 million lawsuit against CBS next week, accusing it of breach of contract. (Fri, 04 May 2007 03:41:26 GMT)

Lawyer Sanctioned After Blowing Up at Process Server
When a lawyer is served with a malpractice suit, possible responses include throwing the complaint on the floor, ejecting the process server for trespassing and yelling "call 911." But all of those are wrong, according to a New Jersey judge who hit one of the state's leading health care lawyers with a $403 sanction order. Finding attorney Robert Conroy at fault, the judge called his conduct ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 04:08:17 GMT)

Lawyer: American wants to fight extradition from Hong Kong in Internet child abuse case
HONG KONG, 8:25 p.m. May 3 (AP): An American accused of raping his daughter and posting a video of the attack on the Internet wants to contest his extradition to the United States, a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 04 May 2007 04:31:16 GMT)

Attorney's healthcare benefits cut
Attorney Albert Harb earns more than $300,000 annually collecting delinquent taxes for Knox County. Until now, the private attorney was also eligible for taxpayer-supplemented health insurance. (Fri, 04 May 2007 04:33:03 GMT)

UMDNJ taps lawyer to fill out new senior management team
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey hired a lawyer from a prestigious New Jersey firm to join a new top management team, another step in school reforms. (Fri, 04 May 2007 04:41:38 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General buys $40K SUV from contributor
COLUMBUS — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann bought a 2007 Chevy Suburban from a campaign contributor for $40,374 when he could have purchased a full-size SUV through the state's fleet management system for $25,899. (Fri, 04 May 2007 04:42:04 GMT)

Ex-attorney facing another charge
SHAWNEE, Okla. Pottawatomie County prosecutors file an additional complaint of lewd molestation today against a former Shawnee attorney. Gary Kirk Jay already faces... (Fri, 04 May 2007 05:01:16 GMT)

Suspect in student’s murder asks for new attorney
A man accused of killing a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student in January and leaving her body at the steps of a La Crosse church wants a new attorney. (Fri, 04 May 2007 05:27:29 GMT)

City attorney's son charged with deadly conduct
BAY CITY - Two Bay City teens, one the son of City Attorney J.L. Ziegenhals, were arrested on Sunday and charged with deadly conduct for firing guns in the direction of people. (Fri, 04 May 2007 05:48:06 GMT)

Lawyer indicted on Anadarko fraud charges
A Houston lawyer who formerly served as manager of Anadarko Petroleum Corp.'s subsidiary in Peru has been indicted on charges of defrauding the energy company of more than $800,000 over seven years. (Fri, 04 May 2007 06:05:25 GMT)

Caldwell to run for state attorney general
BATON ROUGE -- Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell, district attorney for East Carroll, Madison and Tensas parishes for the past 29 years, announced his bid for state attorney general Thursday and wasted little time before blasting the current occupant of the office, fellow Democrat Charles Foti Jr. (Fri, 04 May 2007 06:07:17 GMT)

Microsoft Challenges Attorney Fees in Iowa Case
Microsoft Corp. is disputing lawyer fees for the plaintiffs in class action suits against the software company in Iowa and Wisconsin.In both cases the parties agreed to a settlement that included the plaintiff's attorney fees up to a certain amount. (Fri, 04 May 2007 07:14:43 GMT)

Suspect in Student's Murder Asks for New Attorney
By Dan Springer, La Crosse Tribune, Wis. May 4--A man accused of killing a University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point student in January and leaving her body at the steps of a La Crosse church wants a new attorney. (Fri, 04 May 2007 08:11:22 GMT)

Platte County attorney resigns
CHEYENNE -- Platte County Attorney Mary Eikenberry submitted her resignation to the county commission on Wednesday, her lawyer said. (Fri, 04 May 2007 08:12:06 GMT)

Dallas lawyer convicted twice of felonies suspended by bar
A Dallas criminal defense lawyer who is a twice-convicted felon has been suspended from practicing law for three years by the State Bar of Texas. (Fri, 04 May 2007 08:14:12 GMT)

Ousted U.S. Attorney: White House Behind Removal
WASHINGTON -- The former U.S. attorney in Little Rock said he was told by a top Justice Department official that the White House was responsible for his ouster and for a plan to bypass Senate confirmation for his replacement. (Fri, 04 May 2007 09:03:41 GMT)

Aguirre, attorney clash on bias claim
SAN DIEGO, May 4 (UNION-TRIBUNE): City Attorney Michael Aguirre is so prejudiced and vengeful, his office so ethically compromised, that Sunroad Enterprises executive Tom Story can't get a fair trial on 14 counts of violating the city's ethics code, Story's attorney said in court yesterday. (Fri, 04 May 2007 09:09:24 GMT)

Microsoft challenges attorney fees in Iowa case
( InfoWorld ) - Microsoft is disputing lawyer fees for the plaintiffs in class action suits against the software company in Iowa and Wisconsin. In both cases the parties agreed to a settlement that included the plaintiff's attorney fees up to a certain amount. In the Iowa case , that fee was $75 million, said Rich Wallis, associate general counsel for Microsoft. However, in late April ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 11:57:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Odgren not getting care he needs
Cambridge - A Princeton teen accused of murdering a Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School classmate in January is not getting the psychiatric care he needs at a detention center, his lawyer said in court... (Fri, 04 May 2007 12:14:07 GMT)

Imus' lawyer: CBS could have used delay button
A lawyer for Don Imus said today that the former radio host's bosses could have edited out the comments that got him fired — and the fact that they didn't meant they saw his remarks as routine for the often provocative show. CBS Radio and MSNBC had delay buttons, but didn't use them when Imus made racist and sexist comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team, lawyer Martin Garbus said on ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 13:13:53 GMT)

N.Y. attorney general targets alumni groups
ALBANY, N.Y. ? New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has broadened his studentloan investigation to alumni associations nationwide that steer students to loan-consolidation companies, his office said yesterday. (Fri, 04 May 2007 13:13:55 GMT)

Imus lawyer: Bosses could've cut remarks
A lawyer for Don Imus said Friday that the former radio host's bosses could have edited the on-air comments that got him fired — and the fact that they didn't meant they saw his remarks as routine for his often provocative show. (Fri, 04 May 2007 13:32:28 GMT)

Imus' lawyer: Bosses could have edited out offensive remarks
NEW YORK - A lawyer for Don Imus said Friday that the former radio host's bosses could have edited the on-air comments that got him fired - and the fact that they didn't meant they saw his remarks as routine for his often provocative show. CBS Radio and MSNBC had delay buttons, but didn't use them when Imus made racist and sexist comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team, lawyer Martin ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:41:50 GMT)

Imus' lawyer: Bosses could have edited Rutgers comments with delay button
A lawyer for Don Imus said today that the former radio host's bosses could have edited the on-air comments that got him fired — and the fact that they didn't meant they saw his remarks as routine for his often provocative show. CBS Radio and MSNBC had delay buttons, but didn't use them when Imus made racist and sexist comments about the Rutgers women's basketball team, lawyer Martin Garbus said ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 14:44:09 GMT)

Northeast La. district attorney enters race for attorney general
BATON ROUGE (AP) — A Democratic district attorney from northeast Louisiana has entered the attorney general’s race, hoping to unseat fellow Democrat Charles Foti. (Fri, 04 May 2007 16:37:15 GMT)

Attorney General's office releases church audit
CONCORD, N.H. The (New Hampshire) attorney general's office says an independent audit of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Manchester has found critical gaps in programs to... (Fri, 04 May 2007 16:40:56 GMT)

Attorney: Imus will sue CBS for nearly $40M
NEW YORK (AP) - Disgraced radio host Don Imus will sue CBS Radio for the huge portion of his $40 million contract that was left unpaid after he was fired for racist and sexist comments, his attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 04 May 2007 18:06:34 GMT)

Rights lawyer uses VCD to campaign
BACOLOD CITY – A human rights lawyer and peace advocate fighting traditional politics is running a campaign to be a congressman of Bacolod City in an innovative way: He is using videotapes to reach as many voters as he can. (Fri, 04 May 2007 18:13:59 GMT)

Attorney General Warns About Sweepstakes
Iowa's attorney general issues a warning about sweepstakes for senior citizens in Iowa. (Fri, 04 May 2007 18:59:31 GMT)

Attorney general warns older Iowans of fake sweepstakes
DES MOINES, Iowa Buying more magazines won't bring you a big sweepstakes check. Attorney General Tom Miller says companies like Publishers Clearing House convince people their chance of winning will be better if they buy more products.He says older Iowans, especially, fall prey to the ploy. (Fri, 04 May 2007 19:47:15 GMT)

Imus lawyer: Bosses could've cut remarks
A lawyer for Don Imus said Friday that the former radio host's bosses could have edited the on-air comments that got him fired — and that the fact that they didn't meant they saw his remarks as routine for his often-provocative show. (Fri, 04 May 2007 19:59:51 GMT)

Former Attorney Joe Morrissey Running for House of Delegates
A controversial former Richmond attorney is now trying to help run the state's government. Joe Morrissey is planning to announce he's running for the 74th district House of Delegates. Morrissey hopes to take over the seat Don McEachin is giving up to run against Senator Ben Lambert. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:37:33 GMT)

10 year sentence for man in lawyer scam
A man who posed as lawyer to scam thousands of dollars sentenced to 10 years in prison, seven years' probation. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:38:21 GMT)

Attorney General Warns Older Iowans of Fake Sweepstakes
DES MOINES (AP) - Buying more magazines won't bring you a big sweepstakes check. Attorney General Tom Miller says companies like Publishers Clearing House convince people their chance of winning will be better if they buy more products. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:48:41 GMT)

Judge: Phil Spector's Trial To Resume Monday With Or Without Lawyer
Despite lingering questions over the health of one of Phil Spector's defense attorneys, the judge presiding over the record producer's murder trial said Friday testimony will resume Monday with or without the lawyer. (Fri, 04 May 2007 21:05:39 GMT)

Judge: Spector trial will go on with or without lead lawyer
The judge in the Phil Spector murder trial on Friday ordered defense attorneys to be ready for testimony to resume Monday whether or not lead defense lawyer Bruce Cutler comes back from a weeklong sick leave. (Fri, 04 May 2007 21:49:40 GMT)

Judge: Spector trial will go on with or without lead lawyer
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - The judge in the Phil Spector murder trial on Friday ordered defense attorneys to be ready for testimony to resume Monday whether or not lead defense lawyer Bruce Cutler comes back from a weeklong sick leave. (Fri, 04 May 2007 22:02:36 GMT)

County attorney to release more details of professor's death
CHADRON — Dawes County Attorney Vance Haug said Friday he will provide information next week on the ongoing investigation into the death of a Chadron State College professor. (Fri, 04 May 2007 23:10:58 GMT)

Lawyer supports tampering allegation
LOS ANGELES - Prosecution claims that Phil Spector's defense concealed key evidence in an actress' shooting death were given surprise support Thursday when a lawyer who once worked for the record producer said she saw famed criminalist Henry Lee pick up a fingernail-sized object at the scene. (Sat, 05 May 2007 00:15:02 GMT)

Judge wants Spector murder trial to go on despite ill defence lawyer
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Testimony in music producer Phil Spector's murder trial will continue next week even if his lead defence lawyer remains on sick leave, the judge said Friday. (Sat, 05 May 2007 00:27:00 GMT)

Cass County Attorney Nathan Cox seeking judgeship
Cass County Attorney Nathan Cox is among 11 applicants seeking the position of county judge in the second judicial district. Cox was thrust into the public spotlight in the past year as the prosecutor in the April 17, 2006, shooting deaths of Wayne and Sharmon Stock of rural Murdock. (Sat, 05 May 2007 01:03:51 GMT)

MD Attorney General Says Smoking Equals "R"
SALISBURY- Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler joins a growing list of colleagues who say children should not watch smoking scenes in motion pictures. (Sat, 05 May 2007 03:02:39 GMT)

Cameron County district attorney being sued.
Family members of a convicted murderer are suing the district attorney for his actions. (Sat, 05 May 2007 03:47:55 GMT)

Imus' lawyer: Bosses could have edited host
NEW YORK (AP) -- A lawyer for Don Imus yesterday said the former radio host's bosses could have edited the on-air comments that got him fired -- a fact that means they saw the broadcaster's remarks as routine for his show. (Sat, 05 May 2007 04:19:13 GMT)

The family members of a convicted murder have filed a federal lawsuit against the Cameron County District Attorney’s ...
The family members of a convicted murder have filed a federal lawsuit against the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office alleging the chief first assistant district attorney made inappropriate comments to the media in an attempt to get the convict to turn himself in to authorities. (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:03:42 GMT)

Motion forwarded to attorney
DES MOINES - The U.S. District Court Clerk has forwarded a motion convicted child pornographer Brian Street submitted to the court on to his attorney. (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:11:13 GMT)

Attorney cries fowl in BP case
TEXAS CITY — The attorney representing dozens of workers who complained of respiratory problems and other injuries after a leak at BP’s Texas City refinery said he knows what made them ill. (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:13:47 GMT)

District attorney unsure he’ll dispute Cornelius evaluation
Mercer County District Attorney James P. Epstein has filed a list of dozens of people who could testify to rebut Antune D. Cornelius’ claim that he was insane ... (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:14:21 GMT)

Austin lawyer accused in estate theft cases gives up law license
Stork misapplied money and property, state bar found. An Austin lawyer accused of stealing from and mishandling estates of three elderly women over several years has surrendered his law license, officials with the State Bar of Texas said Friday. (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:18:12 GMT)

Attorney changes plan to put sign above Black Hawk mural
A Rock Island attorney who recently purchased the former Plaza Office Building has decided not to put a large sign on the roof above the mural of Black Hawk. (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:26:50 GMT)

Lawyer: Military women worked for 'madam'
Several military personnel have worked as independent contractors for a California woman who federal prosecutors say ran a prostitution ring in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 13 years, according to the woman's lawyer. (Sat, 05 May 2007 05:48:52 GMT)

Attorney: Davis to face phony ID charges
UTICA — The man convicted in the death of New Hartford police Officer Joseph Corr is expected to be arraigned May 16 on allegations he gave the false name of "John Healy" during his arrest in February 2006, his defense attorney said Friday. (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:03:10 GMT)

Murder suspect gets new attorney
UTICA — An Oneida County Court judge assigned a new defense attorney to represent murder suspect Brad Napierkowski on Thursday after his previous attorney asked to be withdrawn from the case due to lack of communication. (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:03:30 GMT)

Caldwell announces candidacy for attorney general
Fifth District Attorney James "Buddy" Caldwell announced his candidacy for Louisiana attorney general, hoping to unseat fellow Democrat Charles Foti. (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:20:50 GMT)

Mahopac teacher's lawyer calls endangerment case a 'witch hunt'
MAHOPAC - The lawyer for one of the Mahopac Falls Elementary School teachers accused of child endangerment yesterday called the charges "the product of a witch hunt instigated by certain disgruntled aides." (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:43:46 GMT)

Assistant district attorney 'retiring'
San Bernardino County Assistant District Attorney Michael Risley tendered his resignation Friday. He plans to return to his roots in the Deep South. Risley, 46, will end his 17-year career as a prosecutor and trade the courtroom for a quaint home in Oxford, Miss. (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:19:03 GMT)

Platte County attorney resigns
CHEYENNE -- Platte County Attorney Mary Eikenberry submitted her resignation to the county commission on Wednesday, her lawyer said. (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:11:16 GMT)

Hilliard's town attorney ready for challenge
HILLIARD - Hilliard's new town attorney may not be a native, but he's determined to ply his practice locally for the rest of his career. (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:25:08 GMT)

Town will hire another full-time city attorney
FERNANDINA BEACH - The City Commission agreed Tuesday to hire another full-time city attorney to replace Debra Braga. (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:26:29 GMT)

Ex-lawyer gets 5 years for theft from clients
A disbarred lawyer was sentenced to five years in prison Friday for taking more than $100,000 from clients' trust accounts or accepting their money and failing to perform work. (Sat, 05 May 2007 08:34:14 GMT)

D.M. lawyer Jerry Crawford ’on the mend’
Des Moines lawyer Jerry Crawford, a prominent figure in Iowa’s Democratic presidential caucuses and a sports entrepreneur, is expecting a full... (Sat, 05 May 2007 09:13:48 GMT)

Disbarred immigration lawyer, wife get probation
WICHITA - A disbarred immigration lawyer from Wichita and his wife were given three years' probation Thursday for forging signatures to help immigrants stay and work in the United States. (Sat, 05 May 2007 10:28:40 GMT)

School lunch money missing: Books don’t add up; possible theft being investigated by district attorney’s office
Milton police and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s office are investigating the possible theft of about $5,000 from the school department’s lunch program account. (Sat, 05 May 2007 10:30:27 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. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:06:16 GMT)

Attorney vows not to give up on pay fight
LOCKPORT — Attorney Robert S. Roberson vowed to appeal after a judge this week threw out his lawsuit attempting to force Niagara County to release more than $17,000 he believes he is owed. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:12:44 GMT)

Five-month delay for warrant 'frightening': Air India lawyer
OTTAWA - In the months before the June 1985 Air India bombing, "it was open season for terrorists" in Canada, a lawyer representing the families of victims told the Air India inquiry Friday. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:58:35 GMT)

Mediator group adds Fishkill attorney
New York attorney David R. Foley joined the National Arbitration Forum's national panel of independent and neutral arbitrators and mediators. The Fishkill resident has more than 30 years of experience as a civil litigator. (Sat, 05 May 2007 13:04:21 GMT)

Robert Meagher, 96, was prominent local attorney
Robert I. Meagher, 96, a prominent local attorney for many years, passed away at his home in Fredericktown on April 24, 2007. (Sat, 05 May 2007 13:11:43 GMT)

Danville attorney indicted in tax case
SPRINGFIELD – A federal grand jury in Springfield on Thursday indicted Danville attorney John "Pat" Wolgamot as part of a tax fraud conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Rodger Heaton said Wolgamot was indicted on conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service and aiding in the filing of false income tax returns. (Sat, 05 May 2007 14:58:54 GMT)

County attorney charges firefighter
A Flagstaff Fire Department firefighter was criminally charged Friday afternoon by the Coconino County Attorney with 17 counts of rape and kidnapping. (Sat, 05 May 2007 16:19:52 GMT)

Attorney: Violent Writer Returning To School
A Cary-Grove High School senior arrested for writing a violent essay for an English class last week can return to school and will be allowed to graduate with his class, his attorney says. (Sat, 05 May 2007 16:23:13 GMT)

NEW: Attorney General wants refunds for New Lady Fitness customers
New Lady Fitness closed its doors in all St. Louis area locations last fall, and now state Attorney General Jay Nixon says the company should issue refunds to all former customers. (Sat, 05 May 2007 19:42:38 GMT)

Former Pa. prison system attorney to be tried on crash charges
HARRISBURG, Pa. The former top attorney for the state prison system was held for trial on charges that he crashed his car into the back of a minivan while drunk and then fled the scene. A woman who was seven months pregnant and two other people were injured. (Sat, 05 May 2007 19:53:50 GMT)

Former Pa. prison system attorney to be tried on crash charges
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The former top attorney for the state prison system was held for trial on charges that he crashed his car into the back of a minivan while drunk, injuring a pregnant woman and two others, and then fled the scene. (Sat, 05 May 2007 20:01:59 GMT)

Attorney says teen who wrote violent essay is being allowed to return to school
CHICAGO (AP) - A high school senior arrested for writing a violent essay for an English class can return to school and will be allowed to graduate with his class, his attorney says. (Sat, 05 May 2007 20:14:53 GMT)

Lawyer suicide Howrah, May 5:
A woman lawyer believed to be suffering from depression hung herself from the ceiling fan in her house last night. (Sat, 05 May 2007 21:35:37 GMT)

The U.S. Attorney, the G.O.P. Congressman and the Timely Job Offer
If the United States attorney scandal has made one thing clear, it is that the riskiest job in the Bush administration is being a prosecutor investigating a Republican member of Congress. (Sun, 06 May 2007 04:08:05 GMT)

Upper St. Clair attorney surprised judge froze trust
An attorney for Charles P. McCullough, the Upper St. Clair attorney whose management of a widow's trust fund is under investigation, said Saturday McCullough was surprised that an Allegheny County Judge decided to freeze the $14.7 million trust. (Sun, 06 May 2007 04:11:09 GMT)

Ex-attorney for prisons faces drunken driving, hit-run charges
| The former top attorney for the state prison system was held for trial on charges that he crashed his car into the back of a minivan while drunk, injuring a pregnant woman and two others, and then fled the scene. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:17:20 GMT)

Ex-Keys attorney avoids jail
Former Monroe County attorney James Hendrick -- who was convicted last month for his part in a bribery and corruption case connected to a 1997 land deal -- was given five years' probation and a $50,000 fine on Friday in Miami federal court. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:23:29 GMT)

Spector's N.Y. lawyer softens tone for L.A.
Bold and brash in defending John Gotti, attorney Cutler may not leave witnesses 'Brucified,' but he won't tiptoe either. As a New York lawyer best known for defending the boss of the Gambino crime family, Bruce Cutler is used to brash clients and bold words. So it was really no surprise that he opened Phil Spector's local murder trial alternately bellowing against police officers with "murder ... (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:28:16 GMT)

Attorney general's office has anti-scam tips for consumers
There are approximately 80 open consumer fraud complaints in Lake County filed with the Indiana Attorney General Steve Carter's Consumer Protection Division, said spokeswoman Staci Schneider. In Porter County, there are 21 cases. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:00:46 GMT)

Under suspicion, attorney Russell stands his ground
In the past months Philip Russell has struggled with the dual role of criminal defense attorney and defendant while trying to muster as much levity as he can, he said. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:07:44 GMT)

Missouri attorney a focus in firings
WASHINGTON -- Todd Graves brought just four misdemeanor voter fraud indictments during his five years as the US attorney for western Missouri -- even though some of his fellow Republicans in the closely divided state wanted stricter oversight of Democratic efforts to sign up new voters. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:09:35 GMT)

Attorney: Essay author set to return to school
A Cary-Grove High School senior arrested for writing a violent essay for an English class more than a week ago can return to school and will be allowed to graduate with his class, his attorney said Friday. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:34:30 GMT)

Linda Mabry -- lawyer who turned to community work
Linda Mabry was a woman driven to achieve as a corporate lawyer and Stanford law professor -- and she did, only to renounce it all to help disadvantaged families buy homes or learn to read. Ms. Mabry, who also became an award-winning writer, died April... (Sun, 06 May 2007 10:56:59 GMT)

Jury Selection for Columbia Attorney Trial to Begin Monday
Jury selection is expected to begin Monday in the trial of Dewain Herring, the 64-year-old attorney accused of fatally shooting 32-year-old nightclub manager John Johnson in January of 2006. (Sun, 06 May 2007 15:05:41 GMT)

Defense attorney: Confession was coerced; wants it suppressed
Glenda Masciarelli, a Fayette County woman accused of drowning her only child in 1976, was incapable of giving voluntary statements to police last year, admitting she hurt the 2-year-old boy, because she has a history of serious mental illness, according to her attorney. (Sun, 06 May 2007 20:43:15 GMT)

Third lawyer ditches killer
A THIRD defence lawyer yesterday refused to represent a convicted killer in his fight against a prosecution call for the death sentence. Bahraini Nooh Idrees Sanan Mubarak was convicted of murdering Bahraini father-of-two Mahdi Abdulrahman Mohammed in Muharraq last August. (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:03:58 GMT)

Attorney: Student suspended for essay can return to school
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- A high school senior arrested for writing a violent essay for an English class can return to school and will be allowed to graduate with his class, his attorney says. (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:04:36 GMT)

Leahy Targets White House in U.S Attorney Scandal
Senator Patrick Leahy says key Republicans agree that answers are needed on the record about alleged partisan motives in the U.S. Attorney firings. (Mon, 07 May 2007 03:40:57 GMT)

District judges in lawyer’s sights
Fayetteville lawyer Bryce Neier wants to change the way District Court judges are elected. He also wants to limit the terms for all elected officials in state and local government. (Mon, 07 May 2007 04:10:03 GMT)

Clear Channel TV group sale is a big deal for local attorney
Clear Channel Communications Inc. could have enlisted the help of a high-powered New York attorney to spearhead its recent deal to sell 56 television stations to a private equity group for more than one billion dollars. (Mon, 07 May 2007 04:11:26 GMT)

WP: On poverty, Edwards faces old hurdles
As he makes his second bid for the White House, Sen. John Edwards is sounding a clarion call of a sort not heard on the presidential campaign trail since Robert F. Kennedy's run in 1968. A millworker's son who became a multimillionaire trial lawyer, Edwards brings to the subject a hard-edged rhetoric and a host of proposals culled from the University of North Carolina's poverty center, which he ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 04:18:26 GMT)

Local attorney faces more charges
An Evansville attorney faces more meth-related charges after police found an alleged meth lab inside her home Saturday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 06:17:11 GMT)

Community conversation: District Attorney Scott McNamara
Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara met with the Observer-Dispatch editorial board and answered questions submitted by readers. (Mon, 07 May 2007 06:22:01 GMT)

17 Years Of Perspective: Attorney Gerald Edelstein Understands The Value Of Organ Donation
Entertainment industry attorney Gerald Edelstein was doing everything right to avoid a heart attack eating a heart-healthy diet with no red meat or dairy products and religiously working out at the gym. But one day in mid-February 1990, his best efforts were no match for the unstable plaque that had quietly accumulated in the arteries feeding his heart. [click link for full article] (Mon, 07 May 2007 07:15:21 GMT)

Imus attorney: We'll sue CBS for full contract
NEW YORK -- Disgraced radio host Don Imus, fired for racist and sexist comments barely three months into a five-year, $40 million contract, plans a lawsuit against CBS Radio to collect the huge unpaid portion of his salary, his attorney said Thursday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 07:47:58 GMT)

Ex-lawyer set to run school
HUNTINGTON - Seven years ago, right around his 30th birthday, Todd H. Gazda realized that he needed a change from his profession as a lawyer. (Mon, 07 May 2007 07:57:50 GMT)

Attorney general`s suspension not due to his performance
Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh said his suspension by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in the cabinet reshuffle was not due to his performance during his 2.5 years in office. (Mon, 07 May 2007 08:40:04 GMT)

Jordan court orders Al-Qaeda retrial
A Jordanian court has ordered the retrial of nine Al-Qaeda-linked Islamists sentenced to death last year over a foiled chemical attack citing procedural violations, a defence lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 09:37:31 GMT)

Lawyer faces drug charges following police sting
Evansville -- A lawyer faces charges for allegedly selling and delivering methamphetamine to a police informant at her law office. (Mon, 07 May 2007 09:41:30 GMT)

'Robbie has suffered enough through this': defence lawyer: Supporters want case dropped against soldier charged with ...
A Prince Edward Island soldier charged in the death of a comrade in Afghanistan last year has suffered enough and should not be made to stand trial, his lawyer said. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:36:30 GMT)

Potential Charles Taylor Witnesses Fear UN Sanctions - Lawyer
THE HAGUE (AP)--Potential defense witnesses for Charles Taylor are refusing to testify at the former Liberian president's war crimes trial for fear of being slapped with U.N. travel bans, Taylor's lawyer told a court Monday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:46:43 GMT)

UPDATE: Potential Taylor Witnesses Fear UN Sanctions - Lawyer
(This updates an article published at 1028 GMT with judge's quotes.) THE HAGUE (AP)--Potential defense witnesses for Charles Taylor are refusing to testify at the former Liberian president's war crimes trial for fear of being slapped with U.N. travel bans, Taylor's lawyer told a court Monday. (Mon, 07 May 2007 11:47:12 GMT)

Attorney to defend LR board
The attorney representing the Little Rock School Board in its effort to remove Superintendent Roy Brooks also will defend the board members against the superintendent’s lawsuit against them, the board decided Sunday. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Mon, 07 May 2007 12:28:37 GMT)

Imus lawyer: Stations could have blocked comment
A lawyer for Don Imus said Friday that the former radio host's bosses could have edited the on-air comments that got him fired and the fact that they didn't meant they saw his remarks as routine for his often-provocative show. (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:07:16 GMT)

Soldier's lawyer wants charges dropped
There should be no trial for Master Cpl. Robbie Fraser, who is charged with manslaughter in the death of a fellow soldier in Afghanistan, says his lawyer. (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:09:25 GMT)

Alleged D.C. Madam Appointed New Attorney
The alleged Washington Madam has a new attorney, appointed this morning by a federal judge who hasn't been too keen about the madam's previous civil lawyer. (Mon, 07 May 2007 14:31:10 GMT)

Paris Hilton attorney calls 45-day jail sentence "ludicrous"
The attorney for hotel heiress Paris Hilton said the 45-day jail term ordered by a Los Angeles judge for driving with a suspended license was "ludicrous." (Mon, 07 May 2007 15:21:09 GMT)

District Attorney Woolwine Fined for Contempt, Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanors
Thomas Lee Woolwine, the county’s district attorney from 1915-23, had a fiery temper. On two occasions, he belted opposing counsel in court. The first time was in 1909, when he was a private practitioner. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:29:18 GMT)

Oregon attorney asks man in prison to pay for part of trial costs
BEND — A Deschutes County jury sent John Michael Nilles to prison last month for shaking to death a child he considered a son. Now, the county's district attorney wants the man to pay for some of the costs in the case that put him there. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:43:09 GMT)

Gambia: The True Story About Lawyer Sillah's Shooting
Ever since hails of lethal bullets were fired at veteran Gambian lawyer Ousman M.E. Sillah on that fateful Boxing Day December 25, 2003 (just after mid-night) numerous stories, speculations and endless innuendo were peddled in trying to unlock this mysterious yet withering indictment of both the judicial and political systems under President Yahya Jammeh's harrowing authoritarianism. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:51:16 GMT)

Attorney: Needville teen admits to setting school fire
The boy's attorney would not discuss a motive for the blaze but said it had nothing to do with the state-mandated TAKS tests, which burned in the fire. (Mon, 07 May 2007 17:13:16 GMT)

Rape victims' lawyer confronts priest in court
The lawyer for a man and woman who were raped as teenagers by a youth minister confronted the priest who hired him Monday during closing arguments in the first civil trial against the Diocese of Rockville Centre. (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:51:05 GMT)

Deputy county attorney settles into new position
James “Jim” T. Hallman has wanted to live in Wyoming since the 1980s and he recently got his wish. Hallman, formerly of Georgia, accepted a position as Deputy Big Horn County and Prosecuting Attorney ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:59:18 GMT)

City's attorney selection committee to meet May 9
The city's attorney selection committee has received interest from four firms that would like to serve as the city's legal counsel, according to City Manager Bill Moss. (Mon, 07 May 2007 19:34:07 GMT)

Attorney general helps seniors fight mail fraud
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is arming senior citizens with the tools to fight mail fraud. Goddard launched "Seniors Strike Back" this morning in honor of Older Americans Month. (Mon, 07 May 2007 19:55:43 GMT)

Jackson lawyer named Municipal Court judge
The Jackson City Council today approved local lawyer Ali ShamsidDeen as a Municipal Court judge. The 6-0 vote received applause from city officials and ShamsidDeen's family members in the council chambers at City Hall. When asked how would he handle repeat offenders, ShamsidDeen said he would judge every case individually. "For me, it's always about the circumstances involved in that situation," ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 20:02:03 GMT)

Carver County attorney appointed to judgeship
Gov. Tim Pawlenty announced to a packed courtroom at the Scott County Courthouse on April 30 that he was appointing Carver County Attorney Mike Fahey to a First Judicial district Judgeship. (Mon, 07 May 2007 20:24:14 GMT)

Photo proves Foster met Blair: ex-lawyer
Conman Peter Foster's former lawyer Sean Cousins says he once feared UK security service MI5 would kill him and Foster over a photo he claims proved the disgraced Gold Coast businessman met British Prime Minister Tony Blair. (Mon, 07 May 2007 20:26:54 GMT)

Trial of 17-year-old accused in slaying of Edm girl delayed after she fires lawyer
EDMONTON (CP) - A 17-year-old accused in the sex slaying of a 13-year-old Edmonton girl has fired her lawyer just as her trial was about to begin. (Mon, 07 May 2007 20:56:00 GMT)

Husain to move SC soon: Lawyer
New Delhi, May 7: M.F. Husain has asked his lawyer to move the Supreme Court for the transfer to Delhi of the Hardwar case, in which orders have been passed for the attachment of his property. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:11:35 GMT)

Death threat for imams' lawyer had a postmark from St. Paul
The Manhattan lawyer for six imams who sued US Airways after being removed from a Minneapolis-to-Phoenix flight said Monday that a death threat mailed to his office had a postmark of St. Paul. Omar Mohammedi met with FBI agents Monday about the letter, a Microsoft Word-type document signed "American Jihad." The missive denounces the lawsuit, then says: "Come to Minneapolis. ... We have located ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:43:25 GMT)

Platte attorney seeks to rescind resignation
WHEATLAND -- Platte County Attorney Mary Eikenberry is seeking to rescind her resignation, telling county commissioners in a letter Monday that she is withdrawing last week's letter of resignation and plans to do the work that she was elected to do. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:56:16 GMT)