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Lawyer Causes Delay In Hans Reiser Trial
The trial of computer programmer Hans Reiser on charges that he murdered his wife Nina Reiser was delayed for three weeks today because his lawyer is busy with another case. (Mon, 07 May 2007 22:19:38 GMT)

State Attorney General determines four Vista shootings were justified
SAN DIEGO -- The state Attorney General's office on Monday found Sheriff's deputies involved in four fatal Vista shootings in 2005 were justified. (Mon, 07 May 2007 22:44:23 GMT)

Reiser Trial Delayed; Lawyer Has Another Case
The trial of computer programmer Hans Reiser on charges that he murdered his wife Nina Reiser was delayed for three weeks Monday because his lawyer is busy with another case. (Mon, 07 May 2007 23:33:19 GMT)

Former Lewinsky lawyer appointed for Palfrey
WASHINGTON The accused "D-C Madam" has a new lawyer, and he has some experience with high-profile Washington scandals. A judge has appointed Preston Burton to represent... (Mon, 07 May 2007 23:47:08 GMT)

Attorney Charged In Death Faced Hit-And-Run Probes
An attorney who police said was driving drunk during a fatal wreck Sunday had previously been fired from an internship in connection with an October hit-and-run probe, the Marion County prosecutor's office said. (Mon, 07 May 2007 23:56:15 GMT)

Attorney Charged In Death Faced Hit-And-Run Probes
An attorney accused of driving drunk during a fatal wreck had previously been fired from an internship in connection with a hit-and-run probe, the Marion County prosecutor's office says. (Tue, 08 May 2007 00:11:51 GMT)

Lawyer to formalise Hicks homecoming
The Australian lawyer for convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks will go to Guantanamo Bay to ensure Hicks understands documents to formalise his move to Australia. (Tue, 08 May 2007 00:24:39 GMT)

Attorney general won't take action against Tucson contractor
The Arizona Attorney General's Office will not pursue legal action against the owners of a defunct Tucson remodeling company that abruptly closed in November and left more than 50 customers with unfinished jobs. (Tue, 08 May 2007 01:11:25 GMT)

Hamilton lawyer appointed District Court Judge
Hamilton lawyer Melanie Harland has been appointed a District Court Judge. (Tue, 08 May 2007 03:34:47 GMT)

Attorney Frederic Upton to receive Kenison Award
Attorney Frederic Upton, 88, who served two decades on the committee that investigates judicial misconduct and helped save Franconia Notch from having a major highway built through it, will be honored with the 2007 Frank Rowe Kenison Award Thursday. (Tue, 08 May 2007 04:09:04 GMT)

Trial Lawyer Is Denied Fee After Appellate Settlement
A New York federal judge has ruled against a lawyer seeking to collect a contingent fee on a case he lost at the trial level but which his client settled after filing an appeal. Barry I. Fredericks represented Chemipal in a suit against weight-loss company Slim-Fast, whose products Chemipal distributed in Israel. Judge Gerard E. Lynch granted summary judgment to Chemipal last week, finding that ... (Tue, 08 May 2007 04:09:08 GMT)

Attorney battles to supress statements to police in slaying case
The attorney for a Masontown woman accused of drowning her 2-year-old son in 1976 has claimed she was incapable of voluntarily waiving her rights when she talked to state police last year. (Tue, 08 May 2007 04:26:26 GMT)

Dunbar mayor refuses attorney review
Dunbar Mayor Roger Wolfe refused Monday night to hire an outside attorney to examine the city’s expenses, even though City Council members apparently voted to do so after their last meeting. (Tue, 08 May 2007 05:03:43 GMT)

Upper St. Clair attorney resigns as widow's trustee
An Upper St. Clair attorney under investigation for his handling of an elderly widow's fortune has resigned as her trustee. (Tue, 08 May 2007 05:04:42 GMT)

Attorney general sues federal energy officials for stricter equipment standards
BOSTON — Attorney General Martha Coakley, continuing her focus on environmental issues, sued the U.S. Department of Energy on Monday, arguing the agency's decision not to amend its energy efficiency standard for heating, ventilation and air... (Tue, 08 May 2007 05:12:38 GMT)

Steven Hale, dead at 63: Seattle attorney took on the CIA
Steve Hale, the Seattle attorney who fought the CIA for benefits to former spies, died Saturday after a long battle with cancer. (Tue, 08 May 2007 05:54:45 GMT)

Lawyer's contempt sentence reduced
The punishment has been reduced for a lawyer thrown in jail by a Broward judge now facing scrutiny herself. (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:09:22 GMT)

District attorney seeks trial costs from felon
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 Nilles in prison. (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:14:51 GMT)

Reports differ on cause of ferry sinking, says lawyer
The lawyer for one of the three B.C. Ferries employees fired last month over the sinking of the Queen of the North says the government-owned company has jumped to the wrong conclusion. (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:39:48 GMT)

City attorney fired; Bass Pro Shops deal criticized
The Leeds City Council Monday night fired City Attorney Bill Weathington after a heated debate between him and Councilman Cary Kennedy over the lawyer's multiple clients. (Tue, 08 May 2007 08:24:59 GMT)

Hotel Lawyer: The Lodging Industry Think Tank "TOP 10" Investment Trends and Challenges | By Jim Butler
Hotel Lawyer at Meet the Money® -- the premier hotel financing conference. In an annual survey prepared for exclusive release at JMBM's Meet the Money® hotel finance conference, the Lodging Industry Investment Council (LIIC) "Top 10" Investment Trends and Challenges were unveiled on May 3, 2007. If you want to know what these industry leaders think about the industry, check this out . . . (Tue, 08 May 2007 09:22:09 GMT)

Attorney: When boy takes stand, bar media
The defense attorney for one of the 10-year-olds accused of beating a Daytona Beach homeless man is trying to prevent the public from hearing the boy's testimony this week. (Tue, 08 May 2007 09:50:47 GMT)

Accused teen fires lawyer
A teenage girl charged with first-degree murder in the golf course sex slaying of 13-year-old Nina Courtepatte fired her defence lawyer yesterday. (Tue, 08 May 2007 09:57:10 GMT)

Testimony requested on U.S. attorney firings
A Senate committee wants a former U.S. attorney in KC to discuss voter fraud efforts. (Tue, 08 May 2007 11:40:43 GMT)

U.S. Attorney: Feds Foil Fort Dix Terror Plot
The U.S. Attorney's Office confirms that six people were arrested in a plot to kill soldiers at Fort Dix. Spokesman Michael Drewniak says the six Yugoslav nationals were planning to "kill as many soldiers as possible" at the Burlington County base. Stay with CBS 2 and WCBSTV.com for the latest on this developing story. (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:21:00 GMT)

Haditha Proceedings Begin with Marine Lawyer
The military equivalent of a grand jury investigation at Camp Pendleton will focus on Capt. Randy Stone, a Marine lawyer who is accused of failing to investigate the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians. (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:30:36 GMT)

Attorney: LSU student didn't mean threats against Hillary Clinton
BATON ROUGE, La. -- It was stupid to threaten U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, but the LSU student arrested for doing so never meant to act against the presidential candidate, his attorney... (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:38:03 GMT)

Attorney: LSU student didn't mean threats against Hillary Clinton
BATON ROUGE -- It was stupid to threaten U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton, but the LSU student arrested for doing so never meant to act against the presidential candidate, his attorney says. (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:49:27 GMT)

Attorney: LSU student didn't mean threats against Hillary Clinton
BATON ROUGE, La. Attorney Frank Holthaus says it was stupid to threaten U-S Senator Hillary Clinton, but the L-S-U student arrested for doing so never meant to act... (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:51:05 GMT)

State Supreme Court suspends Baton Rouge lawyer
NEW ORLEANS The state's top court has suspended a Baton Rouge lawyer's license to practice law in Louisiana. Also a state judge has appointed two Baton Rouge lawyers as... (Tue, 08 May 2007 12:51:26 GMT)

Attorney General Not Pursuing Legal Action Against Remodeler
A bankrupt Tucson remodeling firm will not be facing legal action by the Arizona Attorney General's Office despite leaving more than 50 customers with unfinished jobs. (Tue, 08 May 2007 13:00:53 GMT)

Opening Arguments for Attorney Accused of Murder
Opening arguments take place Tuesday in the trial of a Columbia attorney charged with murder. (Tue, 08 May 2007 13:07:41 GMT)

Lawyer: Client will enter not guilty plea in infant's death
A lawyer representing a Carrollton woman charged in last November's death of her newborn baby said his client will enter a not guilty plea at her arraignment today in Pickens County circuit court. (Tue, 08 May 2007 13:19:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Client will enter not guilty plea in infant's death
CARROLLTON, Ala. A lawyer representing a Carrollton woman charged in last November's death of her newborn baby said his client will enter a not guilty plea at her... (Tue, 08 May 2007 13:30:14 GMT)

Love-struck lawyer jailed after smuggling drugs into prison for gangster
A lovestruck lawyer's career lay in ruins today after she was imprisoned for smuggling drugs into jail for a vicious gangster she had fallen for (Tue, 08 May 2007 13:39:57 GMT)

Attorney Says Student Didn't Mean Threats to Hillary Clinton
A Louisiana State University student didn't mean threats against Sen. Hillary Clinton, his attorney says. (Tue, 08 May 2007 13:53:43 GMT)

Lawyer seeks to revive tobacco verdict
A St. Louis lawyer wants a $10.1 billion judgment against Philip Morris revived because of new evidence in a separate case before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Tue, 08 May 2007 14:19:54 GMT)

Attorney: Tentative plea deal reached in hate-crime charge
A man charged with a hate crime after a fight with two gay men has reached a tentative plea agreement, his attorney said. (Tue, 08 May 2007 15:35:54 GMT)

Lawyer: Client Not Guilty In Infant's Death
CARROLLTON, Ala. (AP) - A lawyer representing a Carrollton woman charged in last November's death of her newborn baby said his client will enter a not guilty plea at her arraignment Tuesday in Pickens County circuit court. (Tue, 08 May 2007 15:53:01 GMT)

RPT-Wolfowitz lawyer says unhappy with response time
Source: Reuters (Repeats to additional subscribers) WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - A lawyer for World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz on Tuesday said he was "disheartened" by the little time given to his ... (Tue, 08 May 2007 17:19:23 GMT)

Attorney makes motion to dismiss charges in murder case
The attorney for accused murderer Ronald Glenn has filed two motions asking Morgan County Circuit Court Pro Tem Judge Brian Williams to dismiss all charges against his client. (Tue, 08 May 2007 17:28:43 GMT)

EZ Pawn Sued By Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a pawn shop company that has more than a dozen locations in San Antonio. (Tue, 08 May 2007 17:37:04 GMT)

Attorney general: Protecting civil liberties will block terrorism
DEARBORN -- U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales drew a link Tuesday between protecting civil rights and preventing further terrorist attacks. (Tue, 08 May 2007 17:38:13 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. (Tue, 08 May 2007 18:23:56 GMT)

Marine Lawyer Faces Tribunal In Haditha Case
A hearing at Camp Pendleton will determine if a Marine lawyer will be court-martialed in connection with the deaths of 24 civilians in Iraq. (Tue, 08 May 2007 18:24:24 GMT)

Equipment also a factor in ferry sinking: lawyer
A federal report shows the Queen of the North's crew members were not solely at fault for the ferry's sinking in March 2006, says the Vancouver lawyer of one of the workers fired last month. (Tue, 08 May 2007 19:03:01 GMT)

B'ville hires environmental attorney
The village of Baldwinsville has retained the services of attorney Doreen Simmons of Hancock and Estabrook, a law firm in Syracuse. Mayor Joe Saraceni reviewed three possible (Tue, 08 May 2007 19:10:07 GMT)

AG says hire outside lawyer
The Louisiana Attorney General’s Office met privately with five Iberia Parish Council members last week to suggest that the council hire an outside, independent lawyer to investigate discrepancies outlined in a recent legislative audit of parish finances. (Tue, 08 May 2007 19:28:18 GMT)

Rights group: Russian lawyer harassed
An international rights group accused Russian authorities Tuesday of harassing a lawyer and seeking to disbar her for filing complaints in the European Court of Human Rights about alleged violations. (Tue, 08 May 2007 19:50:12 GMT)

Attorney General sues EZCORP over identity theft
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is suing EZCORP Inc. for allegedly contributing to the possibility of identity theft. (Tue, 08 May 2007 20:32:58 GMT)

US Attorney General Says Government Protecting, Not Targeting Arabs
The U-S Attorney General says the federal government wants to protect Arabs and Muslimsnot target them. Alberto Gonzales made the remarks today (Tues.) at a meeting of the Detroit Economic Club in Dearborn. (Tue, 08 May 2007 20:42:59 GMT)

Kenner's City Attorney To Step Down
Kenner's city attorney is stepping down late next month. (Tue, 08 May 2007 21:48:59 GMT)

Missing lawyer suspected in theft
A prominent Breckenridge lawyer missing for more than a week may have fled to Brazil, and authorities are trying to account for money that he controlled, according to two sources close to the investigation into his disappearance. (Tue, 08 May 2007 22:51:04 GMT)

'D.C. Madam' gets new lawyer
A lawyer who represented White House intern Monica Lewinsky has been appointed to represent the woman involved in Washington's latest sex scandal. (Wed, 09 May 2007 00:05:04 GMT)

Attorney: Hicks had nothing to do with Bronco's murder
An attorney for a Denver man whose SUV was involved in the death of Denver Bronco Darrent Williams said today his client wasn't involved in the New Years Day shooting. (Wed, 09 May 2007 00:06:14 GMT)

GALESBURG: State’s attorney wants AG’s office removed from investigation
Galesburg — Knox County State’s Attorney John Pepmeyer no longer wants the Illinois Attorney General’s office to investigate claims of sexual harassment against him, and one of his own private investigators is now being accused of committing a felony, according to recently filed court documents. (Wed, 09 May 2007 01:55:30 GMT)

Attorney speaks out about Wargo, alleged threats
The attorney for Ryan Wargo, the student accused of making threats toward presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, says his client is a safe young man. Wargo is now facing a 9 p.m. curfew and psychological therapy because of a conversation made at a time when words are taken just as seriously as actions. (Wed, 09 May 2007 02:49:15 GMT)

Court to decide whether lawyer must face new trial
THE Appeal Court yesterday reserved its decision on whether it will order an attorney to face a fresh trial on a charge of conspiring to murder his secretary, even though it earlier rejected crucial evidence linking the lawyer to the crime. (Wed, 09 May 2007 03:11:04 GMT)

Lawyer may be on lam
A Breckenridge lawyer who vanished more than a week ago staged his own disappearance and took as much as $1 million from clients, authorities say. (Wed, 09 May 2007 04:07:07 GMT)

The attorney general cites a lack of evidence against Frank Borelli Jr., who had been accused along with four others in ...
The attorney general cites a lack of evidence against Frank Borelli Jr., who had been accused along with four others in the fatal shooting of a city man in March 2005. (Wed, 09 May 2007 05:19:43 GMT)

Cops: Missing Attorney Fled With Millions
An arrest warrant has been issued for a missing Colorado attorney who authorities say staged his own disappearance and fled to Brazil with millions of his clients' money. Hundreds... (Wed, 09 May 2007 05:20:47 GMT)

Kenner attorney says he will quit
James Cannella, who created Kenner's in-house legal counsel office but stumbled in his dealings with the Kenner Housing Authority, said Tuesday he is resigning as city attorney. His last day is June 29. (Wed, 09 May 2007 06:29:29 GMT)

Hicks' attorney at a loss for who used SUV
An attorney for the Denver man whose SUV was involved in the Jan. 1 death of Denver Bronco Darrent Williams said Tuesday his client doesn't know how someone else came to be using the vehicle. (Wed, 09 May 2007 06:37:57 GMT)

Attorney general urges students to use caution on Internet
A predator can be a wild animal like a tiger, Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett said while pointing to the mascot on a sign hanging in the Drums Elementary/Middle School gymnasium. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:06:24 GMT)

Attorney reprimanded for 'monkey' brief
The Delaware Supreme Court unanimously reprimanded an attorney on charges he engaged in undignified or discourteous conduct, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel announced. (Wed, 09 May 2007 07:59:07 GMT)

Attorney: State must speed Mallove slaying case
NEW LONDON -- The defense attorney for one of two men charged with felony murder in the 2004 beating death of a respected New Hampshire scientist is asking the state to expedite its findings. (Wed, 09 May 2007 08:13:13 GMT)

Missing Breckenridge lawyer may have headed for Brazil
A prominent Breckenridge lawyer missing for more than a week may have fled to Brazil, and authorities are trying to account for more than $1 million that he controlled, according to three sources close to the investigation into his disappearance. (Wed, 09 May 2007 08:22:24 GMT)

County court, attorney's office moving to Mullinville
Kiowa County District Court and the Kiowa County Attorney's office are moving from the damaged courthouse in Greensburg to Mullinville. (Wed, 09 May 2007 10:29:30 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer ordered to pay former client $2.8 million
A disbarred Cape Cod lawyer has been found guilty of fraud and ordered by a judge to pay a former client once accused of being involved in the slaying of her husband $2.8 million. (Wed, 09 May 2007 11:34:46 GMT)

Defence lawyer Subhas Anandan quits Harry Elias Partnership
SINGAPORE : Well-known lawyer Subhas Anandan will quit Harry Elias Partnership (HEP) on June 1 to join Khattar Wong Partnership. Mr Subhas, who is the face of blue-collar crime defence work, has been with HEP for the last seven years as consultant. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:07:49 GMT)

Connecting airlines not alerted to Air India threat, lawyer says
OTTAWA - Not only was security lax at Toronto's Pearson Airport around the time of the 1985 Air India bombing, but it was even worse in Vancouver, where the bomb-laden suitcase originated, a lawyer representing the families of victims said Tuesday. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:20:35 GMT)

Jefferson Co. District Attorney seeks re-election
After eight years in office, Jefferson County District Attorney Cindy Intschert says she's not done. She will seek another term. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:40:05 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer ordered to pay former client $2.8 million
ORLEANS, Mass. Disbarred Cape Cod lawyer Richard Birchall has been found guilty of fraud and ordered by a judge to pay two-point-eight (m) million dollars to a former client. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:47:21 GMT)

Hearing for lawyer in fatal crash
A lawyer accused of killing a man in a drunken driving crash is scheduled to appear in Marion Superior Court this morning. (Wed, 09 May 2007 12:49:25 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer ordered to pay former client $2.8 million
ORLEANS - A disbarred Cape Cod lawyer has been found guilty of fraud and ordered by a judge to pay a former client once accused of being involved in the slaying of her husband $2.8 million. Judge... (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:14:11 GMT)

Attorney says NLR mayor, aldermen can't have statuettes for free
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The North Little Rock city attorney says the mayor and city council members cannot keep crystal statuettes that were bought for the opening of the... (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:17:49 GMT)

Lawyer's office sealed for supporting suspended Chief Justice
Pakistan - Political Crisis Authorities in the southern port city of Karachi has sealed the office of a lawyer, who is defending the Chief Justice in the Supreme Court after his suspension by President Musharraf. (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:32:21 GMT)

EZ Pawn Sued By Texas Attorney General
Find out what the Texas attorney general says was found in Dumpsters at than a dozen EZ Pawn locations, including four in San Antonio that were named in a lawsuit. (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:48:02 GMT)

Attorney says NLR mayor, aldermen can't have statuettes for free
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The North Little Rock city attorney says the mayor and city council members cannot keep crystal statuettes that were bought for the opening of the city's new Stephens-Dickey ballpark unless they pay for the mementos. (Wed, 09 May 2007 13:50:05 GMT)

Attorney: Mayor, Aldermen Can't Have Free Statuettes
The North Little Rock city attorney says the mayor and City Council members cannot keep crystal statuettes that were bought for the opening of the city's new Stephens-Dickey ballpark unless they pay for the mementos. (Wed, 09 May 2007 15:21:57 GMT)

Attorney Says NLR Officials Must Pay for Statuettes
North Little Rock (AP) - The North Little Rock city attorney says the mayor and city council members cannot keep crystal statuettes that were bought for the opening of the city's new Dickey-Stephens Ballpark unless they pay for the mementos. (Wed, 09 May 2007 15:40:27 GMT)

Black's Lawyer Protests 'Class Bias'
Media mogul Conrad Black's lawyer moved for a mistrial Wednesday, saying the prosecutors at his racketeering and fraud trial were prejudicing the jury with documents mentioning his chef and chauffeur. (Wed, 09 May 2007 16:46:06 GMT)

Conrad Black's Attorney Requests Mistrial
The attorney for media mogul Conrad Black asks a federal judge to declare a mistrial in his client's racketeering and fraud trial. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:25:02 GMT)

Lawyer files to run for local judge seat
XENIA — Peter R. Certo Jr., a Dayton lawyer and Beavercreek zoning prosecutor, has filed to run non-partisan in November for Xenia Municipal Court judge. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:39:13 GMT)

Conrad Black's lawyer protests 'class bias'
Media mogul Conrad Black's lawyer moved for a mistrial today, saying the prosecutors at his racketeering and fraud trial were prejudicing the jury with documents mentioning his chef and chauffeur. (Wed, 09 May 2007 17:39:25 GMT)

Gonzales Denies 'improper' Motives For U.S. Attorney Firings, Apologizes Again
In his prepared statement for tomorrow's appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales once again denied that there were any "improper" motives behind the firing of eight U.S. attorneys last year, including any suggestion that the prosecutors were ousted to block corruption probes of GOP lawmakers. (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:15:29 GMT)

Attorney General warns about paving scam
MONTPELIER, Vt. Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell is warning Vermonters to be on the alert for a paving scam. Sorrell say men are driving door-to-door looking... (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:39:07 GMT)

Porter Airlines' Agency Deal Shuts Out U.S. Rivals, Lawyer Says
May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Porter Airlines Inc. agreement with a Canadian regulatory agency prevents rivals from using Toronto's downtown airport to fly to major U.S. cities within reach of turbo-prop planes, a Jazz Air LP lawyer told a judge. (Wed, 09 May 2007 18:55:26 GMT)

Attorney General Warns Of Paving Scam
Vermont's Attorney General is Warning people in the state to beware of a paving scam (Wed, 09 May 2007 19:02:55 GMT)

Pakistan lawyer wins court ruling
A court in the Pakistani province of Sindh orders offices of a top anti-government lawyer to be reopened. (Wed, 09 May 2007 19:14:50 GMT)

Hackney hires ex-legislative attorney as general counsel
House Speaker Joe Hackney has hired Robin Johnson, a former teacher and longtime attorney for legislative committees, to serve as his general counsel. (Wed, 09 May 2007 19:20:16 GMT)

Porter Agency Deal Shuts Out U.S. Rivals, Lawyer Says (Update1)
May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Porter Airlines Inc.'s agreement with a Canadian regulatory agency prevents rivals from using Toronto's downtown airport to fly to major U.S. cities within reach of turboprop planes, a Jazz Air LP lawyer told a judge. (Wed, 09 May 2007 20:25:50 GMT)

Pa. attorney general asked to probe lynching banner at rally
The Capitol Police have asked the state attorney general's office to investigate a complaint about a banner that called for a Philadelphia lawmaker to be "hung from the tree of liberty" during a gun-rights rally last month. (Wed, 09 May 2007 20:56:34 GMT)

Execution delay, law change prove illegal process, lawyer says
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. A lawyer for a South Dakota condemned killer is citing the delayed execution of East Texan Elijah Page and a death penalty law. (Wed, 09 May 2007 21:22:51 GMT)

Baron & Budd Attorney Named to Prestigious Best Lawyers List
DALLAS, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year straight, Dallas environmental law attorney Scott Summy of Baron & Budd, P.C., has earned selection as one of the top attorneys in the country in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America survey. (Wed, 09 May 2007 21:26:18 GMT)

Allegheny District Attorney reviewing lawyer's trust management
The Allegheny County District Attorney's Office confirmed this afternoon it is "reviewing" how Downtown attorney Gregory Harbaugh managed the estate of wealthy Beaver County widow Rita L. Conrady. (Wed, 09 May 2007 21:34:12 GMT)

Porter Deal in Toronto Shuts Out Rivals, Lawyer Says (Update2)
May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Porter Airlines Inc.'s agreement with a Canadian regulator to operate flights from Toronto City Center Airport stifles competition, a lawyer for Jazz Air LP said. (Wed, 09 May 2007 22:54:48 GMT)

Shots fired at home of lawyer for suspended chief justice
Unidentified assailants fired shots at the home of a lawyer for Pakistan's suspended chief justice Thursday, injuring no one but adding to a sense of crisis rocking President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's hold onto power. (Thu, 10 May 2007 00:38:41 GMT)

Cholakis to run for District Attorney
Rensselaer's assistant public defender is running for District Attorney. Greg Cholakis made his official announcement Wednesday afternoon. The 41-year Republican is no stranger to the Rensselaer County Court. Cholakis has worked in the public defender's office for 14 years. (Thu, 10 May 2007 01:30:54 GMT)

Prepared Remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at Press Conference With Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health ...
WASHINGTON, May 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a transcript of remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. (Thu, 10 May 2007 01:31:18 GMT)

Mayor Should Not Have Voted On Own Salary, Attorney General Says
LITTLE ROCK -- An attorney general's opinion saying the mayor of Brinkley should not have cast a tie-breaking vote to raise her own salary raises questions about the ability of mayors and city councils statewide to pass budgets, the mayor said Wednesday. (Thu, 10 May 2007 02:34:45 GMT)

Ninth Attorney Firing Revealed
Former U.S. Attorney in Kansas City pushes timeline of first firing back to January, 2006. (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:00:08 GMT)

Colón might challenge city attorney Langley
Milwaukee City Attorney Grant Langley plans to seek a seventh term in office next year, though he could face a... (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:25:33 GMT)

Councilmembers, Adams at odds over attorney’s presence
Sparks City Council members were surprised to find an unexpected member appear at Monday’s meeting. City Attorney Chet Adams took his place among the mayor and councilmembers in time to witness the swearing in of Sparks Fire Chief Andy Flock and the rest of the brief special meeting. (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:50:33 GMT)

Lawyer files speeding, reckless driving complaints against troopers in Corzine crash
A hearing is scheduled in Municipal Court Thursday morning to determine if a Somers Point lawyer may proceed with speeding and reckless driving complaints against two State Police troopers involved in the crash that seriously injured Gov. Corzine. Seth Grossman, the lawyer and part-time radio talk show host, filed the complaints Wednesday. Corzine was injured in the crash on the Garden State ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 03:58:55 GMT)

Lawyer's Alleged 'Bedside Manner' Is Ground for Ethics Probe, Not Lawsuit
When Miguel Herrera was badly hurt in a car crash, he didn't have to look far for legal representation. Lawyer Jeffrey Hark appeared one day in his hospital room. Herrera says that in pain and under heavy medication, he signed a contingency fee agreement. It wasn't until much later, Herrera says, that he learned of Hark's conflict of interest: The other driver in the crash was Hark's wife's ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:08:08 GMT)

Gonzales faces scrutiny with latest twist in attorney controversy
WASHINGTON – Attorney General Al Gonzales, seeking to clear the air surrounding the firings last year of eight U.S. attorneys, is expected to face tough new questions Thursday on Capitol Hill about the Justice Department's replacement of top prosecutors in two battleground states. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:19:27 GMT)

State Attorney investigating inmate abuse allegations
An investigation involving allegations of battery on an inmate at the Jackson County Correctional Facility has been turned over by the Marianna Police Department to the State Attorney's Office. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:20:19 GMT)

Lawyer now wanted
A Breckenridge lawyer reported missing by his friends is now a wanted man after police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday, saying he could have stolen as much as $1 million from his clients. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:28:03 GMT)

Attorney pact approved
ROSEMEAD - The Rosemead City Council on Tuesday approved a contract for an attorney whose firm also represents a school district suing the city. Bonifacio "Bonny" Garcia of Los Angeles-based firm Garcia, Calderon and Ruiz, was hired April 3, after longtime city attorney Peter Wallin resigned. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:45:13 GMT)

Shots fired at home of lawyer for suspended Pak chief justice
Unidentified assailants fired shots at the home of a lawyer for Pakistan's suspended chief justice today, injuring no one but adding to a sense of crisis rocking President General Pervez Musharraf's hold on power. (Thu, 10 May 2007 04:54:30 GMT)

Murder Suspect Confesses, Co-Defendant's Attorney Responds
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- A man awaiting trial in a Honolulu murder case makes a shocking confession. Now, the attorney for his co-defendant responds. A letter triggered the on-camera murder confession, a letter of apology that Sistine Rangamar sent to KHNL News 8. (Thu, 10 May 2007 05:01:47 GMT)

U.S. attorney stresses ethics in talk to leadership group
U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta on Wednesday urged a Palm Beach County leadership group to recognize the ways in which corporate and public corruption entwine, with high costs to public confidence in government and to the economy. (Thu, 10 May 2007 05:44:16 GMT)

Attorney faces theft charges
Former local attorney charged with stealing money owed to his clients. (Thu, 10 May 2007 05:54:53 GMT)

Mandeville lawyer joins race for council seat
Mandeville lawyer and businessman John Robertson has announced his candidacy for the 4th District seat on the St. Tammany Parish Council in the Oct. 20 election. (Thu, 10 May 2007 05:58:37 GMT)

O.J. Simpson's lawyer gets probation
A pivotal court hearing in the saga of O.J. Simpson's controversial If I Did It book is coming up in Miami next week. But there's a snag: The Simpson side's lawyer is on probation. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:22:53 GMT)

9th U.S. attorney says he was pushed out
The former U.S. attorney in Kansas City, Mo., said Wednesday that he was asked to step down from his job by a senior Justice Department... (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:34:20 GMT)

Gonzales to face new attorney queries
WASHINGTON - Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, seeking to clear the air surrounding the firings last year of eight U.S. attorneys, is expected to face tough new questions today on Capitol Hill about the Justice Department's replacement of top prosecutors in two battleground states. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:39:18 GMT)

Shots fired at lawyer's home
Gunmen fire shots at the home of a top anti-government lawyer in the Pakistani city of Karachi. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:46:59 GMT)

Gonzales Testifies on U.S. Attorney Firings
Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales told the House Judiciary Committee today that the removal of a U.S. attorney in Kansas City, Mo., was not part of the same process that led to the firings of eight other prosecutors last year. (Thu, 10 May 2007 07:49:31 GMT)

Gunmen attack lawyer of Pakistan's top judge
Gunmen in Karachi fired more than a dozen shots at the house of a lawyer of Pakistan's suspended top judge on Thursday, two days before the judge was due to visit the city, police said. (Thu, 10 May 2007 09:27:00 GMT)

U.S. attorney: Corruption cases affect the economy
West Palm Beach · U.S. Attorney Alex Acosta said Wednesday that public corruption cases have a much farther-reaching impact than damaging confidence in government. (Thu, 10 May 2007 10:22:44 GMT)

Attorney general faces grilling over prosecutor firings
WASHINGTON -- Democrats are shifting their attention on the botched firings of eight federal prosecutors from Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' fitness to head the Justice Department... (Thu, 10 May 2007 10:36:32 GMT)

9th ex-U.S. attorney: I was asked to resign / He was serving in Kansas City, Mo.
The former U.S. attorney in Kansas City, Mo., Todd Graves, said Wednesday that he was asked to step down from his job by a senior Justice Department official in January 2006, months before eight other federal prosecutors would be fired by the Bush... (Thu, 10 May 2007 10:48:33 GMT)

Gunmen attack lawyer of Pakistan's top judge
Source: Reuters (Adds comment from deputy interior minister, lawyers boycott courts) By Imtiaz Shah KARACHI, May 10 (Reuters) - Gunmen in Karachi fired 16 shots at the house of a lawyer of Pakistan's suspended ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 11:19:11 GMT)

Pa. attorney general asked to probe lynching banner at rally
HARRISBURG, Pa. - The Capitol Police have asked the state attorney general's office to investigate a complaint about a banner that called for a Philadelphia lawmaker to be "hung from the tree of liberty" during a gun-rights rally last month. (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:11:23 GMT)

Attorney expects to settle embezzle case
An attorney for a woman accused of stealing more than $50,000 from the Fresno Convention and Visitors Bureau said Wednesday that he expects the embezzlement case against her to be settled in less than four weeks. (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:15:16 GMT)

Bradford County: Athens attorney states ethics allegations against Sheriff ‘legally wrong'
TOWANDA - Opinions from a Valley attorney and the law firm that serves as the solicitor for the Pennsylvania Sheriff's Association state that Bradford County Sheriff Steve Evans was “incorrectly” accused of violating the Pennsylvania Ethics Act in an article that appeared in an area newspaper and that the “insinuations and accusations” in that paper that Evans' conduct was unethical “were legally ... (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:26:44 GMT)

Assistant Attorney General Suspended After Road-Rage Charge
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- An assistant state attorney general charged with pulling a gun in a road rage incident has been placed on administrative leave while the case is being investigated, officials said. (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:29:51 GMT)

Assistant attorney general suspended after road rage charge
Officials say an assistant attorney general charged with pulling a gun in a road rage incident has been placed on administrative leave while the case is being investigated. (Thu, 10 May 2007 12:58:21 GMT)

Attorney Firings Probe Targets White House
As Attorney General Alberto Gonzales prepares to appear before a House committee today, Democrats are shifting their attention on prosecutor firings flap from Gonzales' fitness to head the Justice Department to a White House role in the dismissals. (Thu, 10 May 2007 13:21:28 GMT)

Report: Attorney General Gonzales thinks he's weathered the storm
Has Attorney General Alberto Gonzales weathered the storm over the firings of eight -- or nine -- federal prosecutors? Vote here Despite widespread criticism on Capitol Hill, Gonzales seems to think so. Here's the top of a story in today's... (Thu, 10 May 2007 13:40:00 GMT)

Navy lawyer to stand trial next week
A Navy lawyer will go on trial next week on charges of passing classified information about Guantanamo Bay detainees to an unauthorized person, the Navy announced Thursday. (Thu, 10 May 2007 14:15:46 GMT)

Democrats Press For More Answers On US Attorney Firings
WASHINGTON (AP)--Democrats pressed for more answers on the firings of U.S. attorneys Thursday even as Attorney General Alberto Gonzales insisted he hasn't remembered any new details. (Thu, 10 May 2007 15:17:24 GMT)

Radler lied and can't be trusted, defence lawyer tells Conrad Black fraud trial
CHICAGO (CP) - Conrad Black's lawyer says star prosecution witness David Radler has been lying for years and his testimony cannot be trusted. (Thu, 10 May 2007 15:25:00 GMT)