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Attorney Charged With Federal Contempt in Hurricane Katrina Dispute
Special prosecutors charged prominent attorney Richard F. Scruggs and his firm with criminal contempt Tuesday in a Hurricane Katrina insurance dispute. Judge William Acker ruled in June that Scruggs "willfully violated" a preliminary injunction that required him to deliver "all documents" about State Farm Insurance that two whistleblowers copied after Katrina. Instead, Acker said Scruggs sent the ... (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:09:18 GMT)

Attorney faces 2nd DUI
LEBANON - A Lebanon County attorney has been charged with DUI for the second time in five years. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:12:43 GMT)

LAWYER RAPPED
A LAWYER caught passing a mobile phone to a prisoner has been rapped for professional misconduct. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:35:06 GMT)

Former Coles assistant state's attorney in the running for county state's attorney post
CHARLESTON--Former Coles County assistant state’s attorney Duane Deters has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Coles County state’s attorney. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 04:57:53 GMT)

Montco's Barnes lawyer out
Montgomery County leaders have had a falling out with the lawyer they had hired to file a lawsuit aimed at keeping the Barnes Foundation art museum from moving to Philadelphia. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:18:29 GMT)

No basis for charging Haneef with wrongdoing, says lawyer
Melbourne, Aug 23 (ANI): Indian born doctor Mohamed Haneef's lawyer, Peter Russo, has said that a reading of the full transcript of the police interview of his client makes it clear that there was no basis to the allegation of wrongdoing against the Indian docotor. The transcript shows his client had attempted to contact British Police to explain his position in relation to a SIM card loaned ... (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 05:58:36 GMT)

State lawmaker seeks attorney general post
Greg Macpherson wasted no time jumping into the race to replace Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers. The Lake Oswego Democrat, a three-term state representative, announced his candidacy on Wednesday -- a day after Myers said he would not seek a fourth term. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:35:11 GMT)

Scholar free, but not free to go / Iran should return D.C. resident's passport so she can go home until trial, lawyer ...
The lawyer for the American Iranian scholar released Tuesday after more than three months in jail said the Iranian authorities still hold the scholar's passport, but that by Iranian law, she should be permitted to leave the country. The scholar, Haleh... (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 07:54:41 GMT)

Council may hire lawyer to examine fire chief's stipends
SOUTHBRIDGE - The Town Council will vote on whether to hire a lawyer to determine if Fire Chief Leonard N. Laporte was right in claiming what they said were overtime and stipend payments, benefits some of the panel contends he is not entitled to. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:20:30 GMT)

Attorney General Sues Springdale "Natario"
FAYETTEVILLE -- The state has sued a Springdale "natario" and her business for allegedly charging for immigration assistance, visas, tax assistance, identification and power of attorney letters, according to the state Attorney General's Office. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:31:58 GMT)

Ex-Newark mayor can keep defense lawyer in corruption case
A lawyer for former Mayor Sharpe James can continue to represent him but cannot take the stand as a witness for James, who is facing corruption charges, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 08:42:08 GMT)

Attorney says ex-Quincy employee should keep pension
An attorney for Anthony Siciliano argued before the Quincy Retirement Board on Monday that the former city employee convicted of statutory rape should be allowed to keep his pension because there is no evidence that the sexual assaults happened as part of his official job. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:49:20 GMT)

Lawyer wants drug case against Gordon Ramsay's brother dismissed
The lawyer for the brother of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay demanded Thursday that an Indonesian court throw out drugs charges against him. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 10:02:44 GMT)

Carver County narrows attorney search to two
Carver County's search for a new County Attorney to fill the vacancy created by Michael Fahey, who accepted a district court judge position, moved one step closer to a conclusion this week. Fahey's unexpired, elected term runs through Dec. 31, 2010. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:32:31 GMT)

Finks appointed Christian County state’s attorney
TAYLORVILLE — Effingham County prosecutor Tom Finks has been appointed Christian County state’s attorney. The Taylorville resident replaces Brad Paisley, who was appointed associate circuit judge of the fourth judicial circuit. He will complete Paisley’s unexpired term. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:41:01 GMT)

Burl. City attorney disbarred for misappropriation
Burlington City attorney Louis A. Colaguori has been disbarred after he admitted misappropriating funds from a client's trust account, the state Office of Attorney Ethics announced yesterday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:07:09 GMT)

Governor, Attorney General order games to be gone in three days
COSHOCTON - The Ohio Attorney General and Governor seem to be taking the old cliché - If it walks like a duck and looks like a duck, it's a duck - to heart. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:11:31 GMT)

State Attorney Expected In Front Of A Grand Jury
State Attorney Harry Shorstein is expected to go in front of a grand jury Thursday to talk about whether Jacksonville’s City Council should be investigated for breaking public information laws. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:19:03 GMT)

Attorney Brian Corey Jr. to chair housing committee
The gutted and revamped Housing Partnership Committee had only one volunteer to be its new chairman, its newest member, Attorney Brian Corey Jr., last week when he was selected. The other three members who attended the reorganization meeting said they did not have time to serve as chairman. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:55:56 GMT)

Lawyer wants drug case against British chef's brother dismissed
The lawyer for the brother of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay demanded Thursday that an Indonesian court throw out drugs charges against him. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:45:23 GMT)

Lawyer wants drug case against British chef's brother dismissed
DENPASAR, Indonesia: The lawyer for the brother of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay demanded on Thursday that an Indonesian court throw out drugs charges against him. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:16:58 GMT)

Attorney Outlines Accused Husband Killer's Tragedies
A woman accused of killing her husband just hours before he was to meet with his second wife endured multiple emotional tragedies, including the loss of his affection and the death of a child, her attorney said Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:21:21 GMT)

Attorney General: Beware Of Fake Charities
Florida's Attorney General has issued a consumer alert after learning about several fraudulent charities popping up post Hurricane Dean and the earthquake that rocked Peru. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:22:15 GMT)

N.C. Attorney General warns e-mail users
RALEIGH, (AP) — Electronic greeting cards sent by e-mail may include viruses or spyware, and consumers should think twice before opening them, Attorney General Roy Cooper said Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:23:16 GMT)

Mel Gibson has been complying with terms of probation, attorney says
>>> NEW 11:14 a.m. MALIBU - Actor Mel Gibson has been complying with the terms of his probation for a DUI arrest during which he disparaged Jews and women, his attorney told a judge today. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:29:17 GMT)

Attorney General: Beware Of Fake Charities
Florida's Attorney General is issuing a consumer alert after learning fraudulent charities are popping up, claiming relief for Hurricane Dean. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 18:34:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Mel Gibson following probation rules
Actor Mel Gibson has been following the rules of his probation for a DUI arrest during which he made derogatory remarks about Jews and women, his lawyer told a judge Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:02:22 GMT)

Stepfather of Haleigh Poutre allowed new lawyer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. The stepfather of a 13-year-old girl who authorities say was beaten into a coma is getting a new lawyer. Superior Court Judge James Collins granted Jason Strickland's request for a new attorney and set a trial date for next week. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:37:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Gibson following probation rules
Mel Gibson has been following the rules of his probation for his DUI arrest last summer, his lawyer told a judge Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:43:46 GMT)

Stepfather of Haleigh Poutre allowed new lawyer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) - The stepfather of a 13-year-old girl who authorities say was beaten into a coma is getting a new lawyer. Superior Court Judge James Collins granted Jason Strickland's request for a new attorney and set a trial date for next week. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:03:27 GMT)

Lawyer: Gibson following probation rules
MALIBU, Calif.—Mel Gibson has been following the rules of his probation for his DUI arrest last summer, his lawyer told a judge Thursday. The actor was not required to attend the hearing. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:09:08 GMT)

Lawyer: Mel Gibson is following the rules of probation for DUI arrest
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - Mel Gibson has been following the rules of his probation for his DUI arrest last summer, his lawyer told a judge Thursday. The actor was not required to attend the hearing. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:15:18 GMT)

Gibson meets orders in drunken driving case: attorney
Mel Gibson has met the conditions set by a court as punishment for his drunken driving arrest last year, his attorney told a judge on Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:16:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Gibson following probation rules
Mel Gibson has been following the rules of his probation for his DUI arrest last summer, his lawyer told a judge Thursday. The actor was not required to attend the hearing. His lawyer, Blair Berk, gave Judge Lawrence Mira documents showing the 51-year-old Gibson was meeting the terms of his probation. Gibson has been required to check in with the court periodically since his July 28, 2006, ... (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:18:18 GMT)

Stepfather Of Haleigh Poutre Allowed New Lawyer
The stepfather of a 13-year-old girl who authorities say was beaten into a coma is getting a new lawyer. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:33:24 GMT)

Judge Will Not Dismiss Charges Against Prominent Attorney
A federal judge said he will not be dismissing charges against a prominent Connecticut attorney. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:34:17 GMT)

Gibson meets orders in drunken driving case: attorney
Actor and filmmaker Mel Gibson is pictured in this Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department booking photograph. Gibson has met the conditions set by a court as punishment for his drunken driving arrest last year, his attorney told a judge on Thursday. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:45:16 GMT)

Attorney General Youngstown Office Opens
The ceremonial ribbon was cut today, marking the opening of the Youngstown offices of the state's attorney general. (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:54:55 GMT)

Stepfather of Haleigh Poutre allowed new lawyer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - The stepfather of a 13-year-old girl who authorities say was beaten into a coma is getting a new lawyer. Superior Court Judge James Collins granted Jason Strickland's request... (Thu, 23 Aug 2007 22:22:29 GMT)

New Mexico attorney general looking into possible 'Kid Nation' violations
A New Mexico official wants to know whether producers lawfully avoided obtaining work permits for children, and shut out inspection. The firestorm surrounding CBS' forthcoming "Kid Nation" picked up heat on Thursday when the New Mexico Attorney General's Office confirmed it was launching an investigation into whether state laws were broken during the production, and child activists called for ... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:10:03 GMT)

Gibson meets orders in drunken driving case - attorney
Mel Gibson has met the conditions set by a court as punishment for his drunken driving arrest last year, his attorney has told a judge. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:23:45 GMT)

Fake NYC Lawyer Convicted Of Stealing From Clients
A man who posed as a lawyer and investment adviser has been convicted of stealing nearly $6 million from his clients -after representing himself at the trial. Mohammed Rafikian, also known as Mo Kian, of Queens, owned millions after losing money day trading, and he took over the practice of an ailing attorney as a way to solve his financial troubles, prosecutors said. He had worked as a paralegal ... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:41:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-astronaut Nowak wants ankle-bracelet removed
The lawyer for Lisa Nowak -- the former NASA astronaut accused of assaulting a romantic rival -- will ask a judge Friday to throw out her statements to police, suppress evidence collected from her car and remove her ankle-bracelet monitor. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:00:33 GMT)

Judge finds Coe lawyer in contempt
A judge on Thursday found convicted rapist Kevin Coe's lawyer in contempt after the state contended the lawyer interfered with a forensic psychiatrist's efforts to interview Coe about his sexual and criminal history. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:06:16 GMT)

Fake NYC lawyer convicted of stealing
A man who posed as a lawyer and investment adviser has been convicted of stealing nearly $6 million from his clients. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 02:48:13 GMT)

Fake NYC lawyer convicted of stealing
A man who posed as a lawyer and investment adviser has been convicted of stealing nearly $6 million from his clients. Mohammed Rafikian, also known as Mo Kian, of Queens, owed millions after losing money day trading, and he took over the practice of an ailing attorney as a way to solve his financial troubles, prosecutors said. He had worked as a paralegal but was not a lawyer - though he ... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:09:39 GMT)

Alleged D.C. Madam Wants New Attorney
The alleged D.C. Madam and her court-appointed attorney want to part ways, according to papers filed today. She says they have "irreconcilable differences" that make it impossible for him to properly defend her against charges of running a prostitution ring. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:42:30 GMT)

Gibson complies with orders: attorney
Oscar-winning actor and director Mel Gibson has met the conditions set by a court as punishment for his drunken driving arrest last year, his attorney says. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:56:12 GMT)

U.S. attorney's office to file plans for dogs taken in Vick case
The U.S. attorney's office will file papers in federal court next week outlining plans for the future of 50 pit bulls seized in the Michael Vick dogfighting investigation. Court papers filed Thursday . . . (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:08:36 GMT)

Judge Rebuffs Claim Defense Attorney Slept During Trial
Second Circuit Judge Rosemary S. Pooler has declined to vacate the conviction of a defendant who contended he was denied effective counsel because his attorney slept through large portions of his trial, presided over by Pooler in the Northern District of New York. In reconciling conflicting testimony on the matter, Pooler wrote that she relied on her own recollections of the trial and the ... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:09:08 GMT)

Faculty, attorney: Probe of Palomar professor mishandled
SAN MARCOS -- An investigation of sexual harassment allegations against a Palomar College Spanish professor who was later exonerated was handled improperly, faculty leaders and an attorney for the professor alleged this week. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:09:33 GMT)

Attorney General candidate visits Kinston
Bob Crumley, who has spent more than a year traveling the state in his quest to unseat N.C. Attorney General Roy Cooper in 2008, made his first visit to Kinston Thursday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 04:38:36 GMT)

Judge slaps a six-time no-show attorney with a $1,000 fine
A judge has ordered a Plainfield attorney to pay a $1,000 fine for failing to show up six times in 15 months on his client's behalf. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:16:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Spy boss undercuts security case by confirming AT&T role
A newspaper interview by the nation's spymaster, confirming that telecommunications companies have helped the Bush administration's clandestine surveillance program, has undermined the government's attempt to shield AT&T for its role in the effort, a lawyer... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 08:09:01 GMT)

Defense lawyer in Poutre case bows out
SPRINGFIELD -- The trial of Haleigh Poutre's stepfather, who is accused of beating the 13-year-old girl into a coma, was postponed indefinitely yesterday after the defense lawyer abruptly withdrew from the case. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:07:34 GMT)

L.I. MAN CONVICTED IN $6M LAWYER-SHAM SCAM
A Long Island businessman who impersonated a lawyer to dupe clients - and even represented himself at trial - was convicted yesterday of stealing $6 million. Mohammed Rafikian, 41, now faces significant time behind bars, theoretically up to 130... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:46:16 GMT)

Stepdad Of Brain-Injured Girl Gets New Lawyer
The stepfather of a 13-year-old girl who authorities say was beaten into a coma is getting a new lawyer. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:18:55 GMT)

Nawaz could be arrested on return: Pak Attorney General
Pakistan Attorney General said that the SC has not restrained the government from arresting Sharif, but has only asked them not to hinder his return. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 10:20:38 GMT)

Sharif could be arrested if he returns to Pakistan: Attorney General
Islamabad, Aug.24 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General Justice (Retired) Malik Muhammad Qayyum has said that former Prime Minister Mohammad Nawaz Sharif could be arrested when he returns to Pakistan later this year. Qayyum told Geo News that if one party dishonours an agreement, then the other one was not bound to honour it. He said that Thursday's Supreme Court order did not say that ... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:54:49 GMT)

New law relating to power of attorney
GRANTING someone enduring power of attorney will soon become a much more complicated and expensive procedure, following a change in the law from October 1, a Coventry law firm has warned. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:57:12 GMT)

Fake NYC Lawyer Convicted of Stealing
A man who posed as a lawyer and investment adviser has been convicted of stealing nearly $6 million from his clients. Mohammed Rafikian, also known as Mo Kian, of Queens, owed millions after losing money day trading, and he took over the practice of an ailing attorney as a way to solve his financial troubles, prosecutors said. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:22:11 GMT)

N.B. doctor's lawyer seeks to step away from case
A lawyer for a Rothesay doctor being tried on drug and conspiracy charges says he no longer wants to represent her in court. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 14:52:15 GMT)

Former Grant attorney testifies at hearing
MOUNT CLEMENS -- David Griem, an attorney who represented accused murderer Stephen Grant before removing himself from the case, testified in Macomb Circuit Court today, but he was interrupted several times because a judge thought he was too close to violating the attorney-client privilege. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:30:15 GMT)

Finalists named for County Attorney
Two people remain in the search for Carver County’s new attorney. The two finalists are James Keeler, Jr. and Thomas Harbinson and both were scheduled to present information to and be interviewed by the Carver County Board of Commissioners in the afternoon on Tuesday, Aug. 21. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:04:42 GMT)

Attorney says former Celanese workers may have workers' comp case
ROCK HILL, S.C. Former Celanese Corp. workers who are suffering a variety of health problems likely have a legitimate workers' compensation claim against the company, an attorney said Friday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:07:56 GMT)

Attorney general declines to investigate missing guns
Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe has declined to investigate missing guns from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, calling it an internal matter. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:16:05 GMT)

City attorney, mortgage broker plead guilty to fraud
Pair helped secure loans for two suspected drug dealers A Baltimore attorney and a mortgage broker have pleaded guilty to charges related to a mortgage scheme in which they helped secure loans for two suspected drug dealers, federal prosecutors said today. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:40:33 GMT)

Witness claims wrong person shot at border, lawyer says
A Mexican woman who witnessed a fatal border shooting claims the U.S. Border Patrol shot the wrong man, a lawyer in the case said Friday. (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:50:57 GMT)

Attorney-General warns of arrest as Sharif vows to return
WITH the Supreme Court ending his exile yesterday, former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has vowed to return home soon to help his party oust President Pervez Musharraf. He also confirmed that he plans to run for a third term as Prime Minister. "If the people of Pakistan elect me to serve the country, I'll be honored to do that," he said. But Attorney General Malik Abdul Qayyum warned that ... (Fri, 24 Aug 2007 21:10:21 GMT)

Interview: Palestinian lawyer Raja Shehadeh
Rory McCarthy: Palestinian lawyer Raja Shehadeh fought Israeli settlers in court. Now he takes battle to countryside. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:10:09 GMT)

City Attorney Wants Additional Positions
ZEPHYRHILLS - City Attorney Joe Poblick has a unique proposal for the city council: Hire me as assistant city manager. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:12:32 GMT)

Austin Lawyer Charged In Theft, Drug Possession
Police have charged lawyer Bruce Garrison with theft and drug possession, and detectives said they believe he may be linked to other crimes. Garrison has been to the Travis County Courthouse to defend suspects at trial, but earlier this week he found himself behind bars. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 02:12:54 GMT)

Lawyer: FBI has evidence in priest death
A lawyer working for the Roman Catholic Church said on Friday that the FBI hasn't hasn't released evidence related to the death of an American priest in Kenya seven years ago. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:10:13 GMT)

Lawyer: FBI Has Evidence in Priest Death
NAIROBI, Kenya A lawyer working for the Roman Catholic Church said on Friday that the FBI hasn't hasn't released evidence related to the death of an American priest in Kenya seven years ago. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 03:23:05 GMT)

Town attorney foreshadowed dropping plan
The Yemassee Town Council's decision this month to delay adoption of a document seen as critical to controlling future growth in northern Beaufort County may have been foreshadowed by a comment that two top county officials say the town's attorney made three months ago. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:25:53 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer jumps to his death
A 39-year-old lawyer who was disbarred and sentenced for embezzling one client recently committed suicide, leaving a long list of clients who say he stole from them, too. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:35:34 GMT)

City attorney says Keyser council will have to accept Chidester’s decision to leave
Despite the Keyser City Council’s failure to approve Finance Commissioner George Chidester’s resignation Aug. 13, City Attorney Cody Pancake said the officials are going to have to accept it. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:47:23 GMT)

No jail for attorney on tax conviction
CLEVELAND — Attorney John H. Large was given a sentence of six months placement in a community control facility, six months house arrest and electroni... (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:57:26 GMT)

State again reprimands former Scott Co. attorney Bill Davis
Former Scott County Attorney Bill Davis received his second public reprimand in three months for his failure to file documents on time in probate cases he took on in his private practice. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 05:37:01 GMT)

Attorney charged in illegal donations
Attorney Geoffrey Fieger, best known for representing assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian, was indicted on charges of conspiring to make more than $125,000 in illegal contributions to the 2004 presidential campaign of Democrat John Edwards. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:02:21 GMT)

WASHINGTON TWP.: Former Grant lawyer takes stand in case
Lawyer David Griem said he repeatedly told Macomb County sheriff's deputies not to interview his client. On March 4, they did anyway -- and got nearly four hours of what prosecutors deem a confession from murder suspect Stephen Grant. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:07:59 GMT)

Despite loss after loss, Escondido attorney joins presidential race
ESCONDIDO ---- After 11 failed bids for public office since 1978 ---- for everything from local school board to governor to president of the United States ---- Escondido attorney Diane Beall Templin hasn't given up. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:27:42 GMT)

Yukos accounts released in Switzerland did not belong to Khodorkovsky -lawyer
MOSCOW. Aug 25 (Interfax) - The release of accounts earlier frozen in the framework of the Yukos criminal case at the request of the Russian Prosecutor General's office is an important precedent, lawyer of former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky Yury Shmidt believes. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:18:28 GMT)

Attorney General astounded by rape suspect's interference claims
The Attorney General admitted he was astounded by claims made by a man, scheduled to be extradited to Australia over rape allegations, that there had been interference in his case. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:19:06 GMT)

Trial a year away for Essex suspect, attorney says
A trial for Essex shooting suspect Christopher Williams is likely at least a year away, a defense attorney said Friday, the one-year anniversary of a rampage in which two teachers were killed and three others, including Williams, were wounded. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:27:22 GMT)

Attorney general won't investigate missing guns from sheriff's office
MACHIAS (AP) - Maine Attorney General Steven Rowe has declined to investigate missing guns from the Washington County Sheriff's Department, calling it an internal matter. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:06:20 GMT)

Attorney General Martha Coakley Sues Health Insurers For Deceptive Marketing & Sales, Denying Mandated Benefits & ...
Attorney General Martha Coakley filed an amended complaint in Suffolk Superior Court against MEGA Life and Health Insurance, Mid-West National Life Insurance, and their parent company; HealthMarkets, Inc., raising serious new allegations about unfair and deceptive trade practices. [click link for full article] (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:13:40 GMT)

U.S. Attorney's Office spokesman placed on leave
The spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Mobile has been placed on paid leave. Greg Bordenkircher, the first assistant U.S. attorney, said he could not comment on the reasons for the action involving Charlie McNichol, a former Daphne police captain, because it is a personnel matter. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 09:32:30 GMT)

Late lawyer's sailboat Niobe sold at auction
PORTSMOUTH — A 41-foot sailboat from which Exeter lawyer Stephen Woods presumably fell, then drowned, sold at auction Friday for $9,000 — $21,000 less than the estimated fair market value. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:07:14 GMT)

Attorney general: New state history standards legal
Arkansas’ new state history curriculum is legal despite claims otherwise by a state senator and a group of historians, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 12:27:25 GMT)

Suspect to get new lawyer: Last attorney: Crawford made threatening calls to him, his staff
A Texarkana man facing charges of drug possession and retaliation is looking for a new lawyer because the one he had doesn’t want to represent him anymore. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 13:50:22 GMT)

FAA Attorney General’s Office Runs Upgrading Course
Luanda, 08/25 – The Attorney General’s Office of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), holds from August 28 to 31, here, the fifth course of professional upgrading of military magistrates of the Prosecuting Counsel. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:06:06 GMT)

NEWS UPDATE Attorney Jeff Orr faces disciplinary charges before Supreme Court in Barista's case
© Copyright 2007 Kearney Hub Publishing Co. KEARNEY - Kearney attorney Jeff Orr was charged today (Friday) in the Nebraska Supreme Court with violating his oath of office as an attorney and provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:30:58 GMT)

Ohio Attorney General Reacts to Legal Challenge of Video Gaming Machines
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann is speaking out against a legal challenge of the state's ban of electronic gaming machines. On Friday, a judge granted a temporary restraining order requested by Ohio Skill Games, a company that distributes Tic-Tac-Fruit machines. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:12:00 GMT)

Sharif can be arrested on return: Attorney General
Islamabad, Aug 25 : Pakistan's Attorney-General Malik Mohammad Qayyum said that former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif could be arrested on return to the country from the seven-year exile. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 17:51:12 GMT)

Lawyer: Hole finds no sign of miners
The latest hole drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. "The only thing they told us is there is no void where the sixth hole is; there is no space," attorney Colin King said after a meeting between the families and mine officials. King said the families were ... (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:09:37 GMT)

Attorney Says Former Rep. Brenda Turner Was Tennessee Waltz "Hero"
A Chattanooga attorney who supported former Rep. Brenda Turner through her long political career said she was a "hero" in the "Tennessee Waltz" scandal that brought down several prominent politicians. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:00:53 GMT)

Fatally injured man drives into attorney's backyard pool
Man apparently shot during robbery attempt A man who had just been shot drove a sport utility vehicle through a concrete wall and into the backyard pool of a well-known criminal defense attorney and died early today in Northwest Baltimore, city police said. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:10:34 GMT)

Haneef case a juggling act, lawyer says
Lawyer Peter Russo says it has been a juggling act representing Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef. (Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:58:36 GMT)

Four seek to be new Graham attorney
Four local lawyers have applied to become Graham’s new city attorney. Grady “Joe” Wheeler’s June 20 death left the city without its attorney of 24 years. Good legal advice is what keeps a city council from adopting ordinances that conflict with state or federal law, which is more than embarrassing. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 00:33:02 GMT)

Lawyer: Hole Finds No Sign of Miners
The latest holed drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through a chamber too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:15:28 GMT)

Kearney attorney charged with ethics violations
KEARNEY — A Kearney attorney’s professional reputation and career was in jeopardy after being charged by the Nebraska Supreme Court with violating professional ethics rules and his oath of office. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:24:37 GMT)

Lawyer says he'll go to court if Murray tries to seal mine
A Salt Lake lawyer who has been retained to represent the majority of the families of the trapped miners said he is "very disappointed at the Murray Energy Corporation group, who seems to have given up." Colin King, of Dewsnup, King and Olsen, also said the families have been promised things that have not come to fruition, specifically the arrival of a larger drill rig. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:31:17 GMT)

Attorney Post Draws Interest
NEW PORT RICHEY - Seventeen candidates are being considered for Pasco's top legal post as County Attorney Robert Sumner prepares to retire. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 01:43:22 GMT)

Lawyer: Hole Finds No Sign Of Miners
The latest holed drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:08:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Hole drilled in collapsed mine enters space too small to support life
The latest holed drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 02:41:52 GMT)

Families' lawyer: 6th hole finds no sign of Utah miners
Associated Press - August 25, 2007 11:23 PM ET HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) - A lawyer for families of several of the six men trapped in a Utah coal mine collapse says the relatives are distraught and... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:36:37 GMT)

Families' lawyer: 6th hole finds no sign of Utah miners
HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) - A lawyer for families of several of the six men trapped in a Utah coal mine collapse says the relatives are distraught and very frustrated after the latest bad news. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 03:37:54 GMT)

Lawyer: Hole Finds No Sign of Miners
Families' Lawyer: Hole Drilled in Collapsed Mine Enters Space Too Small to Support Life (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 04:00:59 GMT)

Attorney to offer training in Jordan
Katherine Kirk, a Lawrence attorney and mediator, has been selected by the American Bar Association to spend three months in Jordan, where she will train judges and lawyers in the art of mediation and negotiation. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:08:07 GMT)

Attorney: Couple should not be charged in death of 7-month-old girl left in car
ST. LOUIS -- The parents of a 7-month-old girl who died in a sweltering car should not be charged with a crime, their attorney said. "We all agree there's no intent," attorney Art Margulis said... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:10:37 GMT)

District attorney reseeds his office finance turf
Now let's be generous and give the new Bristol County district attorney the benefit of a doubt. Let's call the DA's federal Weed & Seed application one of those rookie mistakes, although Sam Sutter is more inclined to blame his predecessor, Paul Walsh,... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:11:10 GMT)

Lawyer: No Sign of 6 Trapped Utah Miners
HUNTINGTON, Utah The latest hole drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 05:11:48 GMT)

Lawyer: No sign of 6 trapped Utah miners
The latest hole drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:00:00 GMT)

Brown has singular style, renewed drive as attorney general
Eight months into his new job, Attorney General Jerry Brown of California has embarked on two major crusades that hark back to his past political roles. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:12:21 GMT)

Attorney: Parents of girl who died in car should not be charged
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The parents of a 7-month-old girl who died in a sweltering car should not be charged with a crime, their attorney said. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:30:25 GMT)

Ex-client puts lawyer on defensive
The 1990s true crime best-seller "Death Benefit" depicts Louisville lawyer Steve Keeney as a heroic figure who exposed what seemed to be an accidental death in California as a murder-for-profit and brought the killer to justice. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:09:56 GMT)

Lawyer: No Room To Survive For Miners
Huntington, Utah — The latest holed drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:11:30 GMT)

Lawyer: Mine chamber too small to sustain life
The latest hole drilled into a collapsed mine where six men are trapped broke through an area too small for the men to survive, a lawyer for several of the men's families said Saturday. "The only thing they told us is there is no void where the sixth hole is; there is no space," attorney Colin King said after a meeting between the families and mine officials. King said the families were ... (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 10:30:07 GMT)

Attorney: Parents of baby who died in car should not be charged
The parents of a 7-month-old girl who died in a sweltering car should not be charged with a crime, their attorney said. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 11:40:53 GMT)

Kenyan lawyer says FBI still has evidence in Minnesota priest's death
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - A lawyer working for the Roman Catholic Church says the FBI hasn't released evidence related to the death of an American priest from Minnesota in Kenya. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:24:51 GMT)

Lawyer for accused terrorist seeks access to Guantanamo detainee
OTTAWA (CP) - The lawyer for an accused terrorist living in Canada is demanding access to Abu Zubaydah, a key al-Qaida operative held at Guantanamo Bay, to find out first-hand what Zubaydah knows about his client. (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 18:43:43 GMT)

Kenyan Lawyer Investigating Priest's Death In 2000
A lawyer working for the Roman Catholic Church said the FBI hasn't released evidence related to the death of an American priest from Minnesota in Kenya seven years ago. More U.S. And World News More Minnesota News (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 21:13:00 GMT)

Attorney: Parents of girl who died in car should not be charged
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The parents of a 7-month-old girl who died in a sweltering car should not be charged with a crime, their attorney said. “We all agree there's no intent,” attorney Art Margulis said Friday. “That's obvious. It was just a tragic set of circumstances brought about by miscommunication.” (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 22:17:08 GMT)

Kenyan lawyer says FBI still has evidence in priest's death
A lawyer working for the Roman Catholic Church said the FBI hasn't released evidence related to the death of an American priest from (Sun, 26 Aug 2007 23:24:40 GMT)

Sincerity counts for judge in Vick case
Judge Henry E. Hudson, who will hear Michael Vick's guilty plea today and sentence him later this year in a federal dogfighting case, is a former prosecutor and director of the U.S. Marshals Service. But a local attorney says Hudson is "capable of compassion" in sentencing. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 03:22:32 GMT)

Expert: Sheriff audit may hurt some of district attorney's cases
ASHEVILLE -- District Attorney Ron Moore faces a potential conflict of interest in handling criminal cases that could have been compromised by the county sheriff's office's mishandling of evidence, a legal expert says. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 04:23:57 GMT)

Lawyer asks for talk with Osama pal
The lawyer for an Ottawa man accused of being a terrorist is demanding access to Abu Zubaydah, a key al-Qaida operative held at Guantanamo Bay, to find out first-hand what Zubaydah knows about his client. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 05:07:39 GMT)

Lawyer specializes in wind farm cases
Attorney Allen Price rarely gives free advice, but he is among the few West Texas lawyers with firsthand knowledge about negotiating wind leases. The San Angelo lawyer, along with his siblings, inherited extensive ranch holdings in Sterling County. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 06:07:38 GMT)

Mesothelioma Lawyer Attorney.com Launches Industry First Directory of Mesothelioma Lawyers, Mesothelioma Attorneys and ...
Mesothelioma Lawyer Attorney.com today launched the industry’s first directory of mesothelioma lawyers, mesothelioma attorneys and mesothelioma doctors, designed to help victims of mesothelioma find qualified legal and medical help. (PRWeb Aug 27, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1QaWdnLUNvdXAtSW5zZS1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:08:34 GMT)

BIZ BUZZ: You don't need a lawyer to appeal taxes
Taxpayers who are considering appealing their tax assessments do not necessarily need a lawyer. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:11:56 GMT)

Mesothelioma Lawyer Attorney.com Launches Industry First Directory of Mesothelioma Lawyers, Mesothelioma Attorneys and ...
LOS GATOS, Calif.----Mesothelioma Lawyer Attorney.com today launched the industry's first directory of mesothelioma lawyers, mesothelioma attorneys and mesothelioma doctors, designed to help victims of mesothelioma find qualified legal and medical help. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:39:00 GMT)

Office raid of Zuma's lawyer unlawful says State
The state has conceded that the search and seizure operations against ANC deputy president Jacob Zuma's former lawyer Julekha Mohamed were unlawful. This emerged during argument in the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 10:15:26 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales resigns: NY Times
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing a senior administration official. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:18:28 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales to resign, officials say
Embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales intends to resign, senior administration officials told CNN Monday. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:25:44 GMT)

Vicksburg lawyer to be sentenced today
Vicksburg lawyer Robert Arledge, convicted in a federal investigation of false diet drug settlement claims in Mississippi, will be sentenced by U.S. District Judge David Bramlette today in Jackson. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:35:40 GMT)

Gonzales resigns as attorney general: official
Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned from office, an official confirmed on Monday. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:37:07 GMT)

Attorney General Gonzales resigns, officials say
Embattled U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales has resigned, senior administration officials told CNN Monday. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:37:19 GMT)

US attorney general has resigned: report
Embattled US Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, accused by US lawmakers of misleading Congress, has resigned, the New York Times reported on its website on Monday. (Mon, 27 Aug 2007 12:40:52 GMT)