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Ex-heavyweight champ 'brain dead' after London shooting: lawyer
James Oyebola, the British former heavyweight boxing champion who was shot in the head at a London nightclub after asking three men to stop smoking, is now brain dead, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:00:43 GMT)

Attorney general warns businesses, consumers about scams
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard is warning consumers and businesses about a number of scams, including ones related to monsoons and fake murder and blackmail plots. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:01:55 GMT)

Attorney fined for violating court rules (11:01 a.m.)
STOCKTON – A judge ordered attorney Gregory Davenport to pay $250 this morning for violating court rules during a contentious trial that ended this week with his client being freed from jail and acquitted of domestic violence charges. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:17:32 GMT)

Haneef lawyer backs out of rally
The lawyer for accused terror suspect Mohamed Haneef has backed out of a rally organised by an extremist Islamic group. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 19:48:12 GMT)

TB-infected lawyer released from hospital
The Georgia lawyer whose travel to attend his wedding in Greece set off international health alarms because he has a difficult-to-treat form of tuberculosis was released Thursday from the Denver, Colorado, hospital where he had undergone treatment. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:17:32 GMT)

Stateʼs Attorney Will Seek Death Penalty in Cheshire Murder Case
CHESHIRE (AP) _ New Haven State's Attorney Michael Dearington said today that he will seek the death penalty against two convicted burglars accused of killing the wife and two daughters of a prominent Connecticut physician in a home invasion and arson this week. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:18:52 GMT)

Haneef lawyer backs out of rally
The lawyer for accused terror suspect Mohamed Haneef has backed out of a rally organised by an extremist Islamic group with alleged links to the British car-bomb terror suspects. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:51:11 GMT)

Lawyer in TB Scare Is Released From Hospital
Hospital officials said the lawyer, Andrew Speaker, who arrived at the medical center on May 31, was no longer contagious and there was no further detectible evidence of infection. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:07:37 GMT)

Ex-Dade police officer, attorney dies
Steven Ellison, an accomplished former Miami-Dade police officer and attorney, has died of cancer. He was 51. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:39:37 GMT)

Attorney named to head Harbors Division
Honolulu attorney Michael D. Formby has been named deputy director of the Harbors Division for the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Gov. Linda Lingle's office said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Jul 2007 23:46:38 GMT)

Lawyer illness delays Dewar trial
The trial of the former Rotorua CIB head, John Dewar, has been ajourned for the day at the High Court in Hamilton as his defence lawyer has fallen ill. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:43:49 GMT)

Attorney general outlines ways to reform her job
The attorney general's legal advice could be made public and the attorney could lose the right to take prosecution decisions under a range of options for radical reform of the job outlined by the government yesterday. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:03:20 GMT)

Convicted lawyer back in business
Nausori lawyer Abhay Singh was today re-issued his practicing certificate, eight months after he was disbarred for allegedly perverting the course of justice. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:20:19 GMT)

Seymour lawyer suspended over antics
Seymour lawyer Ralph Crozier has accepted a six-month suspension of his law license in order to settle a litany of criminal charges, including a disorderly conduct charge stemming from his infamous courthouse smooch. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:19:53 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Declines Judge's Request to Prosecute Lawyer for Contempt in Katrina Dispute
Alice Martin, the U.S. Attorney in Birmingham, Ala., has declined a federal judge's request to prosecute prominent Mississippi attorney Richard F. Scruggs and his law firm for criminal contempt in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. In his June request, U.S. District Judge William M. Acker Jr. said he would appoint another attorney to handle the prosecution if Martin declined the court's ... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:16:10 GMT)

Upset of Few Attorney Advertising Rules Could Signal Return of 'Heavy Hitters'
New York state's inability to defend some of the most controversial new guidelines on attorney advertising from constitutional challenge reflects the weak rationale for adopting the rules in the first place, opponents of broad restrictions say. And, they add, unless the state obtains a stay on the permanent injunction imposed on enforcement of several provisions in the guidelines, advertisements ... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:16:20 GMT)

Lawyer argues player's charge
The lawyer for Nittany Lion safety Anthony Scirrotto argued yesterday for the dismissal of charges related to his client's alleged involvement in an April apartment assault. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:56:38 GMT)

Top Merck attorney tapped to lead marketing
Merck & Co. named top attorney Kenneth Frazier, who has directed the company's Vioxx defense strategy for the past three years, to lead worldwide marketing of its pharmaceutical and vaccine businesses. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 04:58:34 GMT)

FBI chief contradicts Attorney General Gonzales
FBI Director Robert Mueller Thursday contradicted the sworn testimony of his boss, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, by telling Congress that a prominent warrantless surveillance program was the subject of a dramatic legal debate within the Bush administration. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:23:08 GMT)

Davie approves town attorney, pending legal opinion on vote
DAVIE John Rayson, former state legislator and former mayor of Pompano Beach, may soon add another title to his resume: town attorney. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:34:51 GMT)

Chinese lawyer upset at English on receipt from McDonald's
Alawyer has sued McDonald's in China because receipts it gave out were mostly in English, a state-run newspaper reported Friday. The Beijing Youth Daily said the lawyer, identified as Shan, argued that the use of English instead of Chinese was a violation of his rights. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:43:42 GMT)

Nigeria: Lawyer Sues Yar'Adua Over IGP's Appointment
CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer, Tony Anozia has sued President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua in court challenging the constitutionality of his skipping Ogbonnaya Onovo's "junior," Mike Okiro as inspector-general of police. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:52:11 GMT)

Judge: That lawyer's a pest
Defense lawyer Marsha Hunt was basically called a pest last week in court by state Supreme Court Justice John Brunetti. But she took no offense and it appeared the judge meant it as a compliment. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:09:21 GMT)

Update: D.M. school district hires lawyer to investigate audit findings
Des Moines schools officials have hired a local lawyer as "special legal counsel" to investigate the findings of a state audit that shows the school... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:16:56 GMT)

New lawyer seeks Betty Wilson retrial
The new attorney for convicted husband-killer Betty Wilson claims a Huntsville investigator fed lies to a hit man to help frame Wilson, and the lawyer is trying to get a new trial because of it. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 09:27:42 GMT)

Chinese Lawyer Upset At English On Receipt From Mcdonald's
BEIJING (AP)--A lawyer has sued McDonald's in China because receipts it gave out were mostly in English, a state-run newspaper reported Friday. The Beijing Youth Daily said the lawyer, identified as Shan, argued that the use of English instead of Chinese was a violation of his rights. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:07:59 GMT)

Gary Attorney named judge
Times Staff Report Gov. Mitch Daniels appointed Gary Attorney Calvin Hawkins on Thursday to fill the Lake Superior Court seat vacated by the March 6 death of Judge Robert A. Pete, according to a press release from the governor's office. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:41:58 GMT)

• Chinese Lawyer Sues McDonald’s for Not Using Chinese
BEIJING - A Chinese lawyer claims for violation of his right to information with McDonald’s receipts in English. The lawyer sues McDonald's in China for not using Chinese on its receipts. Known only as Shan, the lawyer has eaten twice in May and June at two McDonald’s branches in Beijing. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:48:14 GMT)

City attorney claims doctrine bars smoking ordinance challenge
Fayetteville City Attorney Kit Williams stated in a court filing Thursday that a legal doctrine should block business owners’ challenge to the smoking ordinance because issues could have been raised in prior litigation. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:51:25 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales Stops In Springfield
Embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is making a stop in Springfield for a roundtable discussion on a project designed to prevent sexual abuse of children. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:02:00 GMT)

Defense attorney says Hainstock didn't mean to kill principal
Associated Press - July 27, 2007 12:15 PM ET Corrected Version BARABOO, Wis. (AP) - The attorney for the boy on trial in Sauk County for killing his... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:23:41 GMT)

Attorney in Tifton murder case asks for change of venue
The attorney for one of four people accused of murdering six Mexican immigrants has asked the judge to move the trial away from the Tift County area because extensive publicity has made it impossible to seat an impartial jury there. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:53:50 GMT)

LA Constitution Allows Attorney General to Pursue Pou Case Further
The Hurricane Katrina murder charge against Dr. Anna Pou is not dead after all. The Louisiana Constitution allows for the state attorney general to "supersede" a district attorney's authority. So, will Charles Foti prosecute the case himself? (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:09:39 GMT)

FGCU fires chief attorney
FGCU's head attorney has been terminated for demonstrating poor judgment and failing to show proper respect for the office of the president,... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:30:14 GMT)

Chinese lawyer sues McDonald's over English receipt
BEIJING (AP) - A lawyer reportedly has sued McDonald's in China after he was given receipts that were printed mostly in English. The state-run newspaper Beijing Youth Daily says the lawyer claims the use of English instead of Chinese "violates the consumers' right to know." (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:42:05 GMT)

Hopkins school counselor has returned accidental windfall, lawyer says
A Minneapolis woman who was sent a $2.6 million state check by mistake has returned the money, her lawyer Mark Larsen said today. Sabrina Walker appeared in Hennepin District Court this morning and scheduled another court date for Aug. 27. Walker, a Hopkins schools employee, was put on unpaid leave from her job when news broke in May that she and her boyfriend were each charged with four felonies ... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:42:19 GMT)

Senate Democrats Call For Investigation Of Attorney General
(NBC) -- In Washington, Democrats now want a special prosecutor appointed to investigate U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and whether he lied to Congress. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:53:56 GMT)

Bookmaker's lawyer ready if NBA gambling charges come
A lawyer for James Battista, one of two bookmakers implicated in the National Basketball Association gambling scandal, said his client is ready to defend himself in court if allegations lead to charges as expected. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:04:04 GMT)

Attorney general: Wisconsin campuses can consider race in admissions
MADISON, Wis. -- A new freshman admissions policy requiring University of Wisconsin campuses to consider an applicant's race as one of many factors is legal, the state attorney general said Thursday. The policy adopted by the UW Syst (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:12:22 GMT)

Cyclist Vinokourov hires Floyd Landis' lawyer in Tour doping case
LOS ANGELES ( Map , News ) - Alexandre Vinokourov, ejected from the Tour de France this week after testing positive for a banned blood transfusion, has hired a Southern California lawyer who defended 2006 Tour winner Floyd Landis on doping allegations. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:54:22 GMT)

Vinokourov hires Landis' lawyer in doping case
Alexandre Vinokourov has hired Floyd Landis' lawyer to defend him on blood doping charges that resulted in his ejection from the Tour de France. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:09:07 GMT)

Vinokourov hires Landis's lawyer in Tour doping case
Kazah rider turns to a Southern California lawyer who defended 2006 Tour winner (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:16:35 GMT)

Attorney General's office to help deputy shooting investigation
Associated Press - July 27, 2007 4:15 PM ET CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (AP) - The state Attorney General's office will help review the case of an unarmed man who was fatally shot by two... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:18:11 GMT)

Cyclist Vinokourov hires Floyd Landis' lawyer in Tour doping case
Alexandre Vinokourov, ejected from the Tour de France this week after testing positive for a banned blood transfusion, has hired a Southern California lawyer who defended 2006 Tour winner Floyd Landis on doping allegations. Attorney Maurice Suh was in... (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:54:09 GMT)

Fresno State Hires Local Attorney to Handle 2 Discrimination Lawsuits
The hiring of a new attorney could mean significant delays for the trials of two former Fresno State employees suing for wrongful termination and discrimination. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:57:09 GMT)

District attorney forum set next week
A candidates forum for Chemung County district attorney will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday at Steele Memorial Library in Elmira. The forum is co-sponsored by Elmira Families for Education and Students Advocacy Group for Education. The forum is free and open to the public. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:02:57 GMT)

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales to Deliver Remarks at National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Conference
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. ( Map ) - Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will deliver remarks at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Conference on MONDAY, JULY 30, 2007 at 9:30 A.M. EDT regarding Department of Justice efforts to fight violent crime. (Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:27:12 GMT)

Passengers on Lohan ride hire attorney
The men who say they were unwilling passengers on Lindsay Lohan's wild ride through Santa Monica have retained a lawyer who said he hopes to resolve the case without hauling the actress into court. Attorney Randall Billington told The Associated Press on Friday that he has been retained by Dante Nigro and Jakon Sutter, who say they pleaded with Lohan to stop as she raced along the Pacific Coast ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:14:35 GMT)

The preliminary hearing for a prominent Topeka defense attorney is now set.
At the end of June Attorney General Paul Morrison's office charged Wendell Betts with one count of forgery and three counts of making false information. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:22:36 GMT)

Democrats Seek Perjury Charge for Attorney General
Senate Democrats requested a perjury investigation this week for Attorney General Alberto Gonzales after testimony from FBI Director Robert Mueller raised questions about the attorney general's credibility. Former justice department officials discuss the embattled Gonzales and reaction from the White House. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:23:41 GMT)

Lawyer sues McDonald’s for not using Chinese
A CHINESE lawyer has sued McDonald's in China for using mostly English, not Chinese, on its receipts, violating his right to information, media reported yesterday. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:27:00 GMT)

Attorney for Brocade CEO filing motion for mistrial
The attorney for former Brocade Communications Systems chief executive Greg Reyes, who is on trial for securities fraud associated with stock options backdating, is filing a motion for mistrial based on alleged misconduct by the government in closing arguments Friday. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:28:24 GMT)

Fresno States New Attorney Offers New Perspective, New Strategy
Fresno State's new lead attorney is talking publicly for the first time about the Diane Milutinovich and Stacy Johnson-Klein lawsuits he's preparing to fight. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:56:35 GMT)

A Lawyer Who Turned a Judge Into a National Cause
Aitzaz Ahsan, one of Pakistan?s best known lawyer-politicians, led a campaign designed to bring maximum pressure on the president, Gen. Pervez Musharraf. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 01:58:27 GMT)

The lawyer who turned a justice's firing into a tour
Aitzaz Ahsan, one of Pakistan's best known lawyer-politicians, led a campaign designed to bring maximum pressure on the president, General Pervez Musharraf. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 02:10:01 GMT)

Local Attorney Cannot Represent Clients
A federal judge ruled local attorney Mary Stillinger cannot represents three clients the government calls targets of an FBI investigation into El Paso County corruption. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 02:18:08 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan's Passengers Lawyer Up
The men who told TMZ.com they were unwilling passengers on Lindsay Lohan's wild ride through Santa Monica have retained a lawyer who says he hopes to resolve the case without hauling the actress into court. SLIDESHOWS: View The Day's Top Photos VIDEO: Watch The Latest News (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:18:00 GMT)

Black hires high-profile lawyer to handle appeal
Conrad Black, convicted in Chicago this month of obstruction of justice and defrauding the newspaper company he once headed, has hired heavyweight New York lawyer Andrew Frey to handle his appeal. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 03:18:43 GMT)

Lawyer Denied Referral Fee Over Lack of Client Consent
A Pennsylvania lawyer may not collect a referral fee in a New Jersey lawsuit that yielded a $1.9 million verdict because the clients were never told about any fee-sharing arrangement, as New Jersey's ethical rules require, a federal judge has ruled. The judge said it was undisputed that in a discussion of a construction-accident lawsuit, the attorney never told his neighbors that he expected to ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:04:54 GMT)

Lawyer wants flag case dropped
ASHEVILLE -- A lawyer representing an Asheville couple arrested on charges including flag desecration said Friday he would ask a judge to drop the case. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:25:42 GMT)

Attorney General to review Strong shooting
The state Attorney General’s office will help review the case of two Rusk County deputies who fatally shot a man in Chippewa County May 28. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:34:33 GMT)

Attorney in Tifton murder case asks for change of venue
ATLANTA - The attorney for one of four people accused of murdering six Mexican immigrants has asked the judge to move the trial away from the Tift County area because extensive publicity has made it impossible to seat an impartial jury there. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:58:28 GMT)

Attorney general says HISD booster records not public
The Houston Independent School District is not responsible for giving a parent the financial documents of athletic booster clubs, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott ruled Friday. Abbott agreed with HISD that the records are not public under the Texas Public Information Act because they "are not collected, assembled or maintained by or for the district." (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 05:44:22 GMT)

Man in Hill AFB threat may have had a breakdown, attorney says
An attorney for an Idaho man accused of threatening to detonate explosives at Hill Air Force Base and execute hostages said his client may have suffered a mental breakdown due to a long history of family and financial stress, plus an underlying mental condition. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:38:59 GMT)

Ex-Dade police officer, attorney dies
Steven Ellison, an accomplished former Miami-Dade police officer and attorney, has died of cancer. He was 51. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:11:52 GMT)

Fairfield County Attorney's Case Causes Alarm
In a case closely watched by the state's criminal bar, defense lawyers argued before a skeptical judge Friday for dismissal of federal obstruction of justice charges against a well-known Fairfield County attorney. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:12:14 GMT)

Attorney mulls run at Bianchi
WOODSTOCK – A former McHenry County prosecutor said Tuesday that he was considering a run for McHenry County state’s attorney, an announcement that came just days after his wife left the state’s attorney’s office. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:35:11 GMT)

Homesick Haneef pining for his family in Bangalore: Lawyer
Melbourne, July 27 (ANI): Freed Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneef is feeling homesick and will leave Australia as soon as the immigration department gives him permission to do so, said his lawyer Peter Russo. Russo said that Haneef was relieved to be out of jail, but was pining for his family in Bangalore. Russo said he could possibly go as early as tonight, even if his work visa is renewed. Dr ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 07:43:12 GMT)

Fury over attorney general is taking heat off White House
WASHINGTON – The collapse in confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is all but total among Democrats and many Republicans. Still, President Bush is standing by his longtime friend from Texas. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:05:19 GMT)

Reyes attorney seeks mistrial in options case
The attorney for former Brocade Communications Systems Chief Executive Greg Reyes, who is on trial on charges of securities fraud associated with stock-option backdating, is filing a motion for mistrial alleging misconduct by the government in closing arguments Friday. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 09:06:51 GMT)

Madigan withdraws as attorney for governor
SPRINGFIELD - Attorney General Lisa Madigan withdrew on Friday as lawyer for Gov. Rod Blagojevich in a fight over whether the governor must release federal subpoenas to the public. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:36:38 GMT)

Marjorie H. Leonard -- longtime San Francisco labor lawyer
A memorial gathering and concert will be held Aug. 11 for Marjorie H. Leonard, a San Francisco labor lawyer whose clients included dockworkers during World War II and pacifists during the Vietnam War. Mrs. Leonard died of natural causes in Colorado... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 10:42:10 GMT)

Roseland clerk's lawyer wants town to pay fees: Judge schedules Friday hearing for arguments.
SOUTH BEND -- A lawyer for Roseland Clerk-Treasurer Cheryl Gridley argued Friday that the town should pay her client's legal fees. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:09:35 GMT)

Fort Worth lawyer defends receiving farm subsidies
By MARIA RECIO Meet Brad Ashburn, Fort Worth lawyer and long-distance farmer who finds himself on the conservative Heritage Foundation's top 10 list of shame: urbanites who collect hundreds of thousands of dollars in crop subsidies. The list, used by groups opposed to subsidy programs contained in the farm bill, mocks the idea that commodity supports protect family farms. But it doesn't tell the ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:36:01 GMT)

Much-maligned attorney speaks out on antifreeze case
In the parking lot of a diner on a hot, sticky July night three years ago, defense attorney Craig Mitnick said he faced a tremendous dilemma. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 12:12:43 GMT)

Analysis: Bush's loyalty and stubbornness among reasons why Gonzales remains as attorney general
The collapse in confidence in Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is all but total among Democrats and Republicans. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 14:16:54 GMT)

District attorney's office continues to crackdown on bogus check writers
DURANT - The Bryan County District Attorney's Office announced another arrest as it continues its crackdown on those who have been charged with writing hot checks. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:59:03 GMT)

FBI Head Contradicts Attorney General's Testimony On Surveillance
The director of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation has contradicted sworn testimony by Attorney General Alberto Gonzales about a secret U.S. surveillance program. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:01:17 GMT)

MyFox Birmingham | Fight Breaks Out in Court Between Attorney and Prosecutor
A fight breaks out at the justice center between a defense attorney and a prosecutor. At a sentencing hearing for a woman and her daughte... Vice President Dick Cheney, who has a history of heart problems, had surgery Saturday to replace an implanted device that monitors his heartbeat. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:25:36 GMT)

Fight Breaks Out in Court Between Attorney and Prosecutor
A fight breaks out at the justice center between a defense attorney and a prosecutor. At a sentencing hearing for a woman and her daughte... One man's search for love has put him in the poor house and landed his wife behind bars. He's on the verge of bankruptcy and she's charged with bigamy an... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:26:43 GMT)

Opposition Leader should put his house in order first - Attorney-at-Law
Senior Attorney-at-Law Upali Senaratne commenting on the statement made by Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said the people in the East at last breathed a sigh of relief having been freed from the clutches of the LTTE. The leader of the opposition does not seem to be happy over this victory and the statements are being made in order to weaken the morale of the forces at this psychological ... (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:32:43 GMT)

Lawyer Ron pulls away for Whitney victory
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y - Lawyer Ron came barreling around the final turn and pulled away in the stretch for a record-setting win in the $750,000 Whitney Handicap on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:43:08 GMT)

Lawyer Ron sets track record in the Whitney
Lawyer Ron roared to the head of the class in the race to the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic by winning the 1 1/8-mile Whitney Stakes in a track record 1:46.64 on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:41:27 GMT)

Lawyer Ron captures Whitney Handicap
Lawyer Ron won the Whitney Handicap in record-setting time Saturday, gaining entry into the Breeders' Cup Classic. (Sat, 28 Jul 2007 23:48:24 GMT)

Lawyer Ron wins Whitney, spot in Breeders
The verdict was never in doubt when Lawyer Ron hit the top of the stretch in the $750,000 Whitney Handicap. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:29:16 GMT)

Lawyer Ron Raises the Bar in the Whitney at Saratoga
Lawyer Ron pulled away in the stretch for a record-setting victory in the $750,000 Whitney Handicap on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:37:34 GMT)

Attorney seeks fees in school assignments case
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- An attorney who won a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that rejected the use of race in assigning students to Louisville is now seeking fees from the court. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 00:55:30 GMT)

Whitney winner Lawyer Ron earns automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) - Lawyer Ron came barrelling around the final turn and pulled away in the stretch for a record-setting win in the US$750,000 Whitney Handicap on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:00:00 GMT)

Lawyer in schools case seeks fees
A Louisville lawyer who successfully challenged Jefferson County Public Schools' racial-integration policy wants the district to pay his legal fees, plus a bonus. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:16:38 GMT)

‘Lawyer Prince’ has humble roots
Known worldwide for his prowess as a plaintiff trial lawyer, 57-year-old Charleston native Steve Yerrid has engineered more than 80 verdicts and settlements of $1 million and up. His Web site, yerridlaw.com, offers an extensive look at the achievements of his celebrated law firm in Tampa, Fla. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:01:13 GMT)

Underdog lawyer puts up good fight
Practically everyone in Georgetown knew Jimmy Chandler when he came home for a visit in 1981. But this wasn’t the nice young fellow many folks remembered growing up in the sleepy town. This was a 31-year-old Columbia lawyer fighting an oil refinery that could bring 390 jobs to the small seaport. How, they wondered, could a guy from such a respected family oppose something so good for the economy? ... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:04:26 GMT)

Lawyer Ron books place at Breeders' Cup Classic
Lawyer Ron romped to victory in the Whitney Handicap in Saratoga, N.Y. on Saturday to become the first Breeders' Cup Challenge winner to qualify for the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 04:54:03 GMT)

Attorney: No DNA found on victim
Defense lawyers said Monday that DNA testing proves that Duke University lacrosse players did not rape a woman hired to strip at a team party, but the district attorney said he remains intent on building his case. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:40:59 GMT)

Horse Racing | Lawyer Ron surpasses record
The verdict was not in doubt when Lawyer Ron reached the top of the stretch in Saturday's $810,000 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. The 4-year-old colt came... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:17:55 GMT)

Attorney: DA hid abuse case evidence
A lawyer is accusing District Attorney Carol Chambers of hiding potential evidence in a sex case, a claim the lawyer hopes will lead to his client's freedom. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:22:39 GMT)

Lawyer Ron captures berth in Breeders' Cup
Lawyer Ron captures berth in Breeders' Cup (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:26:11 GMT)

Residents recall longtime local attorney
ONTARIO - A former Ontario attorney who died recently will long be remember for the person he was in and out of the courtroom and the impact he had on the local community. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 07:53:27 GMT)

Attorney Responds To UA's Motion To Dismiss
FAYETTEVILLE -- The attorney for a Montgomery County man who filed a lawsuit against Arkansas Chancellor John White and System President B. Alan Sugg argued Tuesday that the university officials are not immune from being sued. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:48:35 GMT)

'LAWYER' MAKES CASE
SARATOGA SPRINGS - He got the win, so now he's in. Lawyer Ron, ridden by John Velazquez, secured a starting berth in this year's $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic by crushing 10 opponents yesterday in the Grade 1, $750,000 Whitney Handicap... (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:46:05 GMT)

Bonus sought by lawyer in schools case
A Louisville lawyer who successfully challenged Jefferson County Public Schools' racial-integration policy wants the district to pay his legal fees, plus a bonus, according to a motion filed yesterday. At least one legal expert says the final figure could reach hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 09:52:42 GMT)

Post-Schorre District Attorney's office scrambles to fill positions
A paragon of stability for two decades, the Midland County District Attorney's Office is in an uncharacteristic state of flux with top prosecutor Al Schorre's June 30 retirement and the loss of three other prosecutors. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 10:40:09 GMT)

Whitney Handicap winner Lawyer Ron earns automatic berth
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) -- Lawyer Ron came barreling around the final turn and pulled away in the stretch for a record-setting win in the 750,000 Whitney Handicap on Saturday at Saratoga Race Course. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:08:00 GMT)

LiLo's passengers lawyer up
The men who say they were unwilling passengers on Lindsay Lohan's wild ride through Santa Monica have retained a lawyer who said he hopes to resolve the case without hauling the actress into court. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:12:08 GMT)

News Ltd stands by lawyer
News Ltd's top in-house lawyer had trouble sleeping at night after lying to Telstra over pay TV rights in 2000, but none of his bosses ever raised the ethics of his conduct after he admitted the dishonesty during the C7 trial in the Federal Court. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:07:53 GMT)

Merck promotes lawyer to key global position
Merck , the US drugmaker, named Ken Frazier to the number two executive position overseeing its global drug business, promoting its top lawyer one step closer to becoming a potential successor to the chief executive. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:27:12 GMT)

District Attorney Welcomes Intern
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen M. Rice welcomes Kristofer Kasnicki of Garden City as an intern. Kristofer is a student at SUNY Buffalo School of Law and is spending the summer working in the Nassau District Attorney's Office. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:33:54 GMT)

Attorney writes novel about Louisiana politics
Sitting diligently at the computer in his children's playroom, Hammond attorney Douglas Brown typed his first novel during his leisure time. The rumbling of toy trains below his feet never bothered him, nor did the sound of the television in the next room. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:12:50 GMT)

Fannin County adds district attorney title
BONHAM — The 80th Texas Legislature passed and Gov. Rick Perry signed into law HB 421 that creates the criminal district attorney in Fannin County and abolishes the office of county attorney effective Jan. 1, 2009. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:00:26 GMT)

Lawyer Ron's Whitney time under review
Lawyer Ron's record time in the Whitney Handicap at Saratoga is under review by New York racing officials after the clocking was questioned by the Daily Racing Form on Sunday. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:34:24 GMT)

Embattled Attorney General Visiting South Florida
The embattled attorney general is due in Florida on Monday. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:57:26 GMT)

Court rules may prevent Haneef disclosure: lawyer
Mohamed Haneef's lawyer believes court rules may prevent Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews releasing the information he says convinced him to cancel the Indian doctor's visa. (Sun, 29 Jul 2007 23:06:57 GMT)

Lawyer victim of Otago van crash
Police have named a lawyer killed when the van he was travelling in crashed off State Highway 1 south of Oamaru on Saturday. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:13:39 GMT)

Lawyer: Indian doctor will appeal Australian visa decision
A lawyer for an Indian doctor who was cleared of terrorism charges in Australia signaled Monday that his client may consider suing the Australian government, and was still planning to appeal a minister's decision revoking his visa. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:43:17 GMT)

Florida Supreme Court reprimands Naples attorney's negligent actions
The Florida Supreme Court has publicly reprimanded a Naples attorney for his negligence in handling clients’ matters, but is now looking into him again after he continued appearing in court despite an administrative suspension last week. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 01:59:14 GMT)

Attorney Allred developing reality TV show
High-profile feminist attorney Gloria Allred has signed a deal to star in a reality series titled "No Guts No Gloria." (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 02:11:20 GMT)

Local attorney running for judge
Karen Guerra, prominent local attorney, announced this week that she is seeking election as Judge of the 16th District Court in Denton County. Mrs. Guerra has been an attorney for almost 18 years and currently operates a private law practice in Carrollton, Texas. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:02:46 GMT)

Attorney's battles not limited to courtroom
He stalks the sideline with a menacing growl, pacing back and forth and shouting carefully constructed quips that only an attorney would shout at a rugby match. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:12:47 GMT)

Lawyer works to protect state's environment
COLUMBIA — Practically everyone in Georgetown knew Jimmy Chandler when he came home for a visit in 1981. But this wasn't the nice young fellow many folks remembered growing up in the sleepy town. This was a 31-year-old Columbia lawyer fighting an oil refinery that could bring 390 jobs to th... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:38:51 GMT)

Hardin praises district attorney staff
After a month on the job, interim Durham District Attorney Jim Hardin Jr. sees good news and bad news in the wake of the year-long Duke lacrosse scandal that recently ended the career of his predecessor, Mike Nifong. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:57:32 GMT)

Court: Lawyer advertising rules violate free speech
New rules governing lawyer advertising in New York state that took effect Feb. 1 cannot be enforced because they violate the First Amendment right to free speech, according to a federal court ruling July 23. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:57:49 GMT)

US attorney general facing more pressure
The US attorney general risks a perjury probe if he does not clarify apparent contradictions in his testimony about warrantless spying, a Senate chairman says. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:58:11 GMT)

Reed Smith health-care lawyer going to Marshall Dennehey
Health-care lawyer Katherine Keefe will leave Reed Smith for Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:58:50 GMT)

Lawyer known as calm voice
James D. "Butch" Williams, a prominent Durham lawyer and sports agent, is part of a team of attorneys representing Michael Vick, the Atlanta Falcons quarterback charged with operating a dogfighting ring. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:44:39 GMT)

Expect many challengers in Winnebago County's '08 state's attorney race
ROCKFORD — Challengers to newly appointed Winnebago County State's Attorney Phil Nicolosi could emerge before Nicolosi even takes the oath of office. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:06:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Canseco met with Mitchell
Baseball George Mitchell , the former Senate majority leader who was appointed by commissioner Bud Selig to head the investigation into steroids in the sport, has met with Jose Canseco , the former slugger's lawyer told The New York Times . Canseco, an admitted past user of steroids who wrote a book two years ago about steroid use in baseball, ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:36:24 GMT)

Lawyer loses bank charge case
A young lawyer has lost his legal bid to obtain damages from NatWest for "unfair" penalty charges. Tom Brennan's case against the bank was dismissed by a judge in the High Court in London. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:10:44 GMT)

Lawyer loses bank charge case
A young lawyer has lost his legal bid to obtain damages from NatWest for "unfair" penalty charges. Tom Brennan's case against the bank was dismissed by a judge at the City of London County Court. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:21:39 GMT)

Haneef's lawyer calls Andrews 'a buffoon'
Bangalore, July 30 (ANI): Doctor Mohamed Haneef's lawyer has called Australian Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews a buffoon. Peter Russo, considered a hero in Dr Haneef 's household for bailing the latter out, made the statement while reacting to the minister's statement regarding protective information against Haneef. Russo, on his first visit to India, said that Andrews was ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:29:11 GMT)

Embattled attorney general to visit Fla.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Embattled attorney general Alberto Gonzales is scheduled to make a stop in Fort Lauderdale today. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:35:06 GMT)

Attorney asks to ban symbols in Morva trial
William Morva's attorney has asked a judge to ban visible sentiment for the two men Morva is charged with killing during his client's September trial. Morva was the object of a manhunt that paralyzed the Virginia Tech community last summer. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:04:11 GMT)

US Attorney General Stops By South Florida
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales will be in South Florida Monday to deliver remarks at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Conference. (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:06:00 GMT)

Google lawyer: YouTube filtering system coming this fall
A Google lawyer says that content filtering could be coming to everyone's favorite video site as soon as September, but a company spokesperson is less optimistic. In any case, the lawsuits against it march on. Read More... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:49:25 GMT)

Attorney seeks fees in school assignments case
An attorney who won a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that rejected the use of race in assigning students to Louisville schools asked a judge is now seeking fees from the court. Teddy B. Gordon of Louisville is asking U.S. District Judge John Heyburn II to award him a yet-to-be determined amount for his work in winning the case. Gordon took a $1 retainer from the plaintiffs, but said he spent thousands ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:12:29 GMT)

Lawyer Ron captures Whitney Handicap
Lawyer Ron, with John Velazquez in the saddle, used a stalking run to propel himself to a 4 3/4 length victory in Saturday's $750,000 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga Race Course. The time for the 1 1/8 mile race was 1:46.64, a new track record. Lawyer Ron, one of three horses in the race trained by Todd Pletcher, snapped a two-race losing streak and guaranteed a spot in the $5 million Breeders' Cup ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:16:53 GMT)

Embattled Attorney General Mum On Problems
Embattled Attorney General Alberto Gonzales speaks at the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement conference in Fort Lauderdale. INSIDE: Video (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:00:03 GMT)

Lawyer in Duke case aiding Vick
Durham, N.C. — A Durham lawyer who represented an unindicted player in the now-debunked Duke lacrosse rape case is working on another high-profile sports case: the dogfighting investigation involving NFL quarterback Michael Vick. James D. "Butch" Williams, who also works as an agent for professional athletes, is one of five attorneys representing the Atlanta Falcons star. "I can't talk too much ... (Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:24:19 GMT)