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State worker fired for leaking report, attorney says
Ex-worker says he exposed corruption A longtime state employee fired for leaking an internal investigative report critical of Gov. Rod Blagojevich's administration is seeking his job back on grounds that he acted to expose corruption, his attorney said. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:27:29 GMT)

Baseball's top labour lawyer defends sport's drug testing methods
NEW YORK - Baseball's top labour lawyer defended the way that drug testing is conducted, saying that players aren't given notice of tests. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:52:00 GMT)

State Attorney Files Request To Revoke Dentist's License
The state attorney general has filed a formal request asking the state dental board to revoke the dental license of Dr. Mark Anderson. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:00:01 GMT)

Charged added against attorney
A disbarred attorney who is awaiting trial on numerous charges of child pornography and sexual assault of two... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 02:22:12 GMT)

On the Hill: Prospects for Mukasey's confirmation as attorney general dim
WASHINGTON | Prospects for Michael Mukasey’s confirmation as attorney general dimmed Wednesday after he again refused to equate waterboarding with torture and more Democrats said they would vote against him. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:24:08 GMT)

Lawyer expects Jones to petition for reinstatement
Adam "Pacman" Jones' Las Vegas-based defense lawyer Robert Langford expects the suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback to petition for reinstatement to the NFL after his team's Nov. 19 game against the Denver Broncos. The Monday night game will be the Titans' 10th of the 2007 regular season and the first chance for Jones to ask Commissioner Roger Goodell to reconsider the season-long suspension ... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:34:59 GMT)

Ex-Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Clients
Disbarred lawyer Richard Boter has pleaded guilty to stealing $148,000 from at least 20 clients and agreed to a sentence of at least one year in prison and to pay $160,000 in restitution and forfeiture, according to the Manhattan DA's office. Boter was the 12th attorney to be netted by a probe into personal injury lawyers' use of runners to bribe hospital employees to gain access to potential ... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:10:32 GMT)

Attorney's Kilimanjaro climb to aid clients
Bradenton attorney Nelon Kirkland last week attended a motions hearing in Miami for a civil suit set for trial next month. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 04:56:30 GMT)

Next day dawns calmer in district attorney's office
By Wednesday morning, the drama had vanished from the offices of the Orleans Parish district attorney, along with Eddie Jordan's political career as the city's top prosecutor. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 05:43:47 GMT)

Ohio lawyer is arrested in Net child-sex sting
A former children's services lawyer was arrested in an Internet child-sex sting Wednesday in the basement of the Ohio Statehouse, minutes after the investigator who lured him there testified two floors above in favor of a bill that would increase penalties for such crimes. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 06:20:22 GMT)

Canadian's lawyer says barred from Guantanamo trial
MIAMI (Reuters) - A civilian lawyer for the only Canadian terrorism suspect held at Guantanamo said on Wednesday he had been barred from his client's hearing at the U.S. base next week because of a dispute with military defense lawyers. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:41:58 GMT)

New $14.5 million school named for attorney
Despite his degree in juris prudence, the field of education still beckoned attorney John Dawes. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:16:21 GMT)

Drug ring broken up, attorney general says
Five of 12 suspected drug dealers from Philadelphia were arrested yesterday as a $2.6 million prescription-drug distribution ring was broken up by the state attorney general's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, authorities said. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 08:26:47 GMT)

Beverly officer had seizure before fatal crash, lawyer says
A Beverly police officer suffered a seizure just before his cruiser rammed into a car in January, killing a 61-year-old woman sitting in the parked vehicle, the officer's lawyer said yesterday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:25:55 GMT)

Lawyer's license revoked
A Fayette County lawyer had his license revoked by the state Supreme Court of Appeals. The state bar's Office of Disciplinary Counsel announced the revocation Wednesday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:30:27 GMT)

Sen. Whitehouse to oppose attorney general's confirmation
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senator Sheldon Whitehouse says he'll join other Democrats in opposing the confirmation of Michael Mukasey as the nation's next attorney general. The Rhode Island Democrat announced his position from the Senate floor yesterday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:55:53 GMT)

Attorney general sues SoCal contractor over minimum wage
California Attorney General Jerry Brown has launched a campaign to bust companies suspected of not paying minimum wage, overtime and other legally required charges. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:22:22 GMT)

Lawyer: Boy insane when he killed his father
Associated Press - November 1, 2007 8:25 AM ET RUTLAND, Vt. (AP) - The lawyer for a Chittenden teenager charged with shooting his father to death earlier this year says his client was insane at... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:32:20 GMT)

Best to get a lawyer for estate plan
I finally made an appointment with a lawyer to write my will after publicly scolding myself several times about my lack of an estate plan. So why did I spend a recent Sunday afternoon writing my own will using a cheap software program? (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:32:52 GMT)

School Board Chair, Delegate and Lawyer Differ in Background
A delegate, a School Board chairman and a lawyer are running for Prince William County clerk of the court. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 13:55:40 GMT)

Kennedy opposes Mukasey as attorney general
President Bush, seeking to salvage the nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general, on Thursday defended the former judge’s refusal to say whether he considers waterboarding as illegal torture. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:23:08 GMT)

Lawyer's license revoked
A Fayette County lawyer had his license revoked by the state Supreme Court. The state bar's Office of Disciplinary Counsel announced the revocation Wednesday. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 14:45:23 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer gets 5-year jail sentence
WORCESTER - A disbarred lawyer from Grafton was sentenced to five years in jail yesterday in Superior Court for stealing about $750,000 from former clients. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:06:26 GMT)

Bush: Alleged torture not relevant to attorney general pick
US President George W. Bush said Thursday that his attorney general pick should not have to say whether he considers the "waterboarding" of terrorism suspects to be torture, and therefore illegal. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:14:36 GMT)

Bush defends attorney general pick in torture dispute
President George W. Bush said Thursday that his attorney general nominee will not tell lawmakers weighing his confirmation if he judges "waterboarding" of terrorism suspects is torture, thus illegal. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:26:14 GMT)

SF City Attorney Files Suit Against Ed Jew
The city attorney of San Francisco filed a lawsuit Thursday that seeks to remove Ed Jew from the Board of Supervisors. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:40:21 GMT)

Canadian lawyer says he is barred from Omar Khadr's hearing at Guantanamo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A civilian lawyer for Canadian terror suspect Omar Khadr says he has been barred from attending next week's arraignment for his client at Guantanamo Bay because of a dispute over legal strategy with Pentagon-appointed defence lawyers. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:43:00 GMT)

Kennedy opposes attorney general nominee
Sen. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts said Thursday he will oppose President Bush's nominee for attorney general. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:15:42 GMT)

S.F. city attorney sues to remove Ed Jew from office
(11-01) 12:54 PDT SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed suit today to seek the permanent removal of suspended Supervisor Ed Jew from the Board of Supervisors. The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco Superior Court, contends that Jew did... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:25:09 GMT)

Attorney general may have House Dems' records, court rules
HARRISBURG -- The state attorney general's office today won access to 20 boxes of records seized in an August search of the House Democratic research offices. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:38:33 GMT)

Bush Presses Congress to Pass Defense Funding, Confirm Attorney General Nominee
President Bush wants the opposition-led Congress to pass his request for military spending and approve his choice for attorney general, the nation's top law enforcement official. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:45:07 GMT)

McCain backs Bush's U.S. Attorney General candidate
Arizona Sen. John McCain said Thursday he will back the nomination of Michael Mukasey as U.S. attorney general. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:46:12 GMT)

Bush: No attorney general if not Mukasey
President Bush sought to save Michael Mukasey's troubled nomination for attorney general Thursday, defending the retired judge's refusal to say whether he considers waterboarding torture and warning of a leaderless Justice Department if Democrats do not confirm him. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 20:46:58 GMT)

City Attorney Releases Wildfires Report
City Attorney Michael Aguirre released his report Thursday on the wildfires that raged throughout San Diego County last week. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:00:21 GMT)

Calif. attorney general seeks to revoke license of dentist accused of fondling patients
The California Attorney General's office filed a complaint Wednesday seeking to revoke the license of a Woodland dentist accused of fondling female patients during office visits. (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 22:28:43 GMT)

Bush: No Attorney General if Not Mukasey
President Bush sought to save Michael Mukasey's troubled nomination for attorney general Thursday, defending the retired judge's refusal to say whether he considers waterboarding torture and warning of a leaderless Justice Department if Democrats don't... (Thu, 01 Nov 2007 23:06:05 GMT)

Lawyer: Chapman's son sold N-word tape
Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's private phone conversation, in which he used the N-word repeatedly, was taped and sold to The National Enquirer by his son, Chapman's lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:27:05 GMT)

Bush: No Mukasey, No Attorney General
President Bush warned that he will not nominate another person for attorney general if Democrats don't confirm nominee Michael Mukasey. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 02:56:34 GMT)

Honorary doctorate for top Canadian lawyer
Emeritus Professor David Mullan, a highly distinguished lawyer in Canada and Victoria University alumnus, is being awarded an honorary doctorate from his alma mater. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:29:38 GMT)

Come clean on secret plan: Haneef's lawyer
Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef's lawyer has asked the Australian police and Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to come clean on a so-called "secret plan" to thwart a court's decision to release the former terror suspect on bail. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:50:02 GMT)

Dog Chapman's son sold tape to Enquirer, lawyer says
Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's private phone conversation, in which he used the N-word repeatedly, was taped and sold to The National Enquirer by his son, Chapman's lawyer said today. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:53:44 GMT)

Bush Says There Might Not Be an Attorney General if Mukasey Nomination Fails
No Mukasey? No attorney general. That seemed to be President Bush's message Thursday during a double dose of remarks in which he complained that the Democrats were unfairly hesitating to confirm Michael Mukasey over his refusal to declare waterboarding torture. Opposition in the Senate continued to grow, however, when Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., became the fourth of 10 Democrats on the ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:12:21 GMT)

San Francisco city attorney files suit to remove Ed Jew from board
San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed suit Thursday to seek the permanent removal of Ed Jew from the Board of Supervisors, an action that could lead to a relatively quick resolution of the suspended supervisor's fate in city government. The suit,... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:21:15 GMT)

Lawyer: Bounty hunter's son sold tape
Associated Press - November 2, 2007 12:53 AM ET HONOLULU (AP) - The lawyer for television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman says his client's son taped a private phone conversation in which the... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:56:09 GMT)

Georgetown lawyer attacks Gormley's family court
A family court race for a recently created judgeship is gearing up to be among the most contentious races this election. Judge Tamra Gormley was appointed in May to the bench in the 14th Judicial District, which consists of Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties. Her opponent is Neil Duncliffe, a Georgetown lawyer. Gormley's campaign ads note that she holds family court in a smaller courtroom "so ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:22:04 GMT)

Haneef's lawyer urges Oz Immigration Minister Andrews to come clean
Sydney, Nov.2 (ANI): Peter Russo, the lawyer defending Indian-born doctor Mohamed Haneef has called on the Australian Federal Police and Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to come clean on a so-called secret plan to thwart a magistrate's decision to release the former terror suspect on bail. Russo has obtained a copy of an e-mail under the Freedom of Information laws that shows ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:41:50 GMT)

Pakistan attorney general says no martial law
Pakistan's attorney general said that President Pervez Musharraf does not intend to impose a state of emergency or martial law, despite a spiralling political crisis and Islamist violence. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:05:19 GMT)

Bush defends pick for attorney general
By DAVID LIGHTMAN President Bush delivered a vigorous defense Thursday of his embattled attorney general nominee, Michael Mukasey, charging that Senate foes are holding the former judge to an impossible standard, one no nominee could meet. Many Senate Democrats are turning against Mukasey because he told the Senate Judiciary Committee that he considers an interrogation technique known as ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:41:18 GMT)

Attorney wins strip-search ruling
A federal judge has directed Erie County officials to turn over some internal e-mails to an attorney who is suing the county over strip-search procedures in the county jail. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:02:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Chapman's son sold N-word tape
Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's son taped a private phone conversation in which the reality star used a racial slur repeatedly, then sold it to a tabloid for "a lot of money," Chapman's lawyer said Thursday. "I guess because of whatever level of anger he had of his father, he felt the need to express it in that manner," attorney Brook Hart told The Associated Press. Tucker Chapman ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:12:50 GMT)

Andrew Cuomo Makes Waves As New York Attorney General
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)--State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo started his political career as the Son of Mario Cuomo and took office this year as the Guy who Followed Eliot Spitzer. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:40:59 GMT)

Haneef's lawyer asks Andrews to come clean on 'secret plan'
Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef s lawyer has asked the Australian police and Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to come clean on a so-called secret plan to thwart a court s decision to release the former terror suspect on bail. Haneef s lawyer Peter Russo has obtained a copy of an email under Freedom of Information laws that shows contingencies had been developed in case the Gold Coast doctor was ... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:55:27 GMT)

Lawyer: 'Dog' Son Sold N-Word Tape
Lawyer says Duane 'Dog' Chapman's son sold the tape for "a lot of money." (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:56:11 GMT)

Lawyer: Son of TV bounty hunter sold 'N-word' tape
HONOLULU, Hawaii (AP) -- Television bounty hunter Duane "Dog" Chapman's son taped a private phone conversation in which the reality star used a racial slur repeatedly, then sold it to a tabloid for "a lot of money," Chapman's lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 11:57:30 GMT)

Leahy to oppose Mukasey as attorney general
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he won't support Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey, further undercutting his chances for a quick confirmation, because he hasn't taken a firm enough stand against torture. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:23:00 GMT)

Teen driver charged in toddler's death wants to tell all: lawyer
The lawyer representing a teenager charged in a car crash that killed a toddler says he won't ask for a publication ban during the trial because his client wants everyone to know what really happened. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:15:37 GMT)

Officials say fake lawyer represented accused drunken driver
An alleged drunken driver will get a new trial after court officials say he was represented by a fake lawyer. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:11:07 GMT)

Lawyer astounded feds won't seek client's clemency
The lawyer for a Canadian awaiting execution in a Montana prison says he was shocked by the federal government's announcement it will no longer seek clemency for his client. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:52:13 GMT)

Chandler attorney sworn in as superior court judge
A Chandler attorney was sworn in Friday as a Maricopa County Superior Court judge after his appointment by Gov. Janet Napolitano. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 18:54:52 GMT)

Key senator won't support Bush attorney general nominee
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he won't support attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey, potentially derailing his confirmation over complaints that he hasn't taken a strong enough stand against torture. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:08:41 GMT)

Judiciary head to vote against Bush attorney general nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Patrick Leahy will vote against the nomination of Michael Mukasey as attorney general, a source close to the senator told CNN Friday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:13:40 GMT)

County attorney seeks death penalty for killer
Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced Friday that he will seek the death penalty for a man convicted of beating a woman to death after meeting her at Casino Arizona. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:13:54 GMT)

Key Senate panel chairman to vote against attorney general nominee Mukasey
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he won't support Attorney General nominee Michael Mukasey, further undercutting... (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:20:11 GMT)

Leahy Says He Will Vote Against Mukasey's Nomination As Attorney General
(RTTNews) - In a move that could jeopardize Michael Mukasey's confirmation as Attorney General, Senator Patrick Leahy, the chairman of Senate Judiciary Committee, announced on Friday that he would vote no on Mukasey's nomination. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:10:59 GMT)

Lawyer wants Spanish doping scandal reopened in case involving Ullrich
BERLIN - A lawyer has requested that Ivan Basso and Spanish physician Eufemiano Fuentes - implicated in the Operation Puerto scandal - and three others be subpoenaed to testify in a German court case involving Jan Ullrich. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:25:00 GMT)

2 key Dems back attorney general pick
Michael Mukasey drew closer to becoming attorney general Friday after two key Senate Democrats said they would vote for him despite his refusal to define an interrogation technique that stimulates drowning as torture. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:21:58 GMT)

Mukasey's attorney general bid improves
President George W. Bush's nomination of Michael Mukasey to be the next U.S. attorney general appeared virtually assured on Friday when two key Democrats declared their support, despite concerns by others about the retired judge's view of torture. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:47:15 GMT)

Key senator won't support Bush attorney general nominee
MONTPELIER, Vermont (AP) -- The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Friday he won't support attorney general nominee Michael Mukasey, potentially derailing his confirmation over complaints that he hasn't taken a strong enough stand against torture. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 21:54:34 GMT)

Fake lawyer defends accused drunk driver
An alleged drunken driver will get a new trial after court officials say he was represented by a fake lawyer. Howard Seidler, 62, of Brooklyn, N.Y., was arrested Thursday when he returned to Stamford Superior Court for his client's sentencing. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:07:52 GMT)

State Farm Sues Miss. Attorney General
State Farm Insurance Cos. is suing Mississippi's attorney general for allegedly violating an agreement to end a criminal investigation of the insurer's handling of claims on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, according to court papers unsealed Friday. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:54:25 GMT)

Lawyer Ron Retires to Stonewall Farm
Grade I winner Lawyer Ron, the leading candidate for champion older male, has been retired from racing and will enter stud for a fee of $30,000 at Audrey Haisfield's Stonewall Farm near Versailles, Ky. (Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:56:00 GMT)

Hartford lawyer gets six-year prison term on sexual assault, child porn charges
HARTFORD - A city lawyer was sentenced Friday to six years in prison and 30 years probation for sexually assaulting two girls and videotaping their encounters. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 02:33:51 GMT)

Bush attorney general nominee gets boost
Michael Mukasey drew closer to becoming attorney general Friday after two key Senate Democrats said they would vote for him despite his refusal to say whether waterboarding is torture. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 04:52:47 GMT)

Seagate to Pay up to $1.8M in Attorney Fees in False Advertising Suit
Seagate Technology will pay up to $1.79 million in plaintiffs attorney fees and reimburse millions of customers to settle a lawsuit accusing the company of overstating the storage capacity of its hard drives. Customers who bought the product in the U.S. between March 22, 2001, and Dec. 31, 2005 will get a 5 percent refund of the purchase price. Seagate sold 3.3 million hard drives in U.S. retail ... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:10:31 GMT)

Fargo lawyer ordered to prison for terrorizing
FARGO (AP) - A lawyer accused of pointing a loaded and cocked gun close to a police officer's face has been ordered to prison for 18 months. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:13:51 GMT)

Lawyer: Juror's anti-Bosnian statements should compel new trial
A juror's vocal prejudice against Bosnians should be enough for the North Dakota Supreme Court to order a new trial for an immigrant who was convicted of taking part in a fairgrounds brawl, his lawyer said. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:14:12 GMT)

Lawyer's bid denied in Gilberts murder case
based lawyer pledged Friday to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court to be reinstated as the defense attorney of a 30-year-old Gilberts man accused of murder and arson. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 05:43:33 GMT)

Key Dems back Bush attorney general choice
The nomination fight over attorney-general nominee Michael Mukasey effectively came to an end Friday, as two key Senate Democrats parted from their colleagues and announced their support for the former judge despite his controversial statements on torture.{b}Congress expected to override Bush's water-bill veto {b} Bush touts decline in violence in Iraq (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:05:07 GMT)

Feinstein to support attorney general nomination / Support of 2 Dems on Judiciary Committee virtually assures Mukasey ...
The confirmation of Michael Mukasey as attorney general appeared to be all but certain Friday after two key Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee announced they would support the nomination despite complaints over Mukasey's refusal to clarify his views... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 07:51:43 GMT)

Klaudt's lawyer: It was immoral, not rape
PIERRE -- Former state Rep. Ted Klaudt was wrong to trick two foster daughters into thinking he could help them make money by selling their reproductive eggs, but his purported medical examinations did not amount to rape, Klaudt's defense lawyer said Tuesday. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 09:03:05 GMT)

Rapist's lawyer fights extradition
The lawyer for an alleged U.S. fugitive accused in sex assaults on Canadian children says he's bracing to defend his client against "wild allegations" and fight extradition. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:08:54 GMT)

Rogers attorney announces run for circuit court
BENTONVILLE — On the steps of the Benton County Courthouse on Friday, Rogers attorney Ray Bunch stepped into the race for circuit court judge. (Benton County Daily Record) (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:45:25 GMT)

Musharraf arrests anti-government lawyer
PAKISTANI authorities today arrested the main lawyer who has been arguing in favour of challenges to military ruler Pervez Musharraf's re-election, private television reported. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:47:00 GMT)

Leading Pakistani lawyer detained in emergency
A leading Pakistani lawyer and opposition figure, Aitzaz Ahsan, said he had been detained after President Pervez Musharraf invoked emergency powers on Saturday. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:50:00 GMT)

Pakistan arrests key anti-government lawyer: TV
Pakistani authorities today arrested the main lawyer who has been arguing in favour of challenges to president Pervez Musharraf's re-election, private television reported. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:57:03 GMT)

Bush attorney general nominee gets boost
By DEVLIN BARRETT and LARA JAKES JORDAN Michael Mukasey drew closer to becoming attorney general Friday after two key Senate Democrats said they would vote for him despite his refusal to say whether waterboarding is torture. The decision by Sens. Charles Schumer and Dianne Feinstein to back President Bush's nominee came shortly after the chairman of the committee, Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., ... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:01:04 GMT)

Lawyer fires 'toy' gun in sheriff's office
An Arkansas lawyer pulled the trigger yesterday inside the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:01:41 GMT)

Bush continues to laud attorney general nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush continues to push his choice for attorney general, using his weekly radio address to describe Michael Mukasey (myoo-KAY'-zee) as a "man of character." (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:37:05 GMT)

Lawyer fires 'toy' gun in sheriff's office
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (AP) - It wasn't a laser pointer -- it was a gun. An Arkansas lawyer quickly found that out when he pulled the trigger yesterday inside the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. He fired a round through a wall and into a computer monitor in the next room. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:41:55 GMT)

Mountain Home lawyer fires 'toy' gun in sheriff's office
Associated Press - November 3, 2007 3:34 PM ET MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. (AP) - A Mountain Home lawyer quickly discovered that the small gun someone handed him yesterday inside of the Baxter County... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:49:32 GMT)

Bush continues to laud attorney general nominee
Associated Press - November 3, 2007 3:33 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush continues to push his choice for attorney general, using his weekly radio address to describe Michael Mukasey... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:54:20 GMT)

Mountain Home Lawyer Fires 'Toy' Gun In Sheriff's Office
A Mountain Home lawyer quickly discovered that the small gun someone handed him yesterday inside of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office was not a laser pointer. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:13:21 GMT)

Bush lauds attorney general nominee
After two Democratic senators agreed to back his attorney general designate, President Bush on Saturday worked to seal the confirmation of Michael Mukasey. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:55:25 GMT)

Stainton seeks county attorney job
The race for county attorney will be a contested one following an announcement this week by Decatur attorney James Stainton. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:06:58 GMT)

Lawyer says Bedol in Maguindanao
The lawyer of fugitive former election supervisor Lintang Bedol maintained Saturday that his client is still in Maguindanao after authorities failed to serve the arrest warrant in his home in Cotabato City on Wednesday. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:27:45 GMT)

ACLU lawyer arrested at day laborer protest site
Associated Press - November 3, 2007 5:24 PM ET PHOENIX (AP) - The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says it has arrested an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer for trespassing at a Phoenix... (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:35:47 GMT)

Mountain Home Lawyer Shoots 'Toy' Gun in Sheriff's Office
Mountain Home (AP) - A Mountain Home lawyer quickly discovered that the small gun someone handed him Friday inside of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office was not a laser pointer. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 21:52:31 GMT)

Mountain Home Lawyer Fires 'Toy' Gun In Sheriff's Office
MOUNTAIN HOME -- A Mountain Home lawyer quickly discovered Friday that the small gun someone handed him inside of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office was not a laser pointer. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 22:38:28 GMT)

SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: State Farm sues Miss. attorney general over criminal probe
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - State Farm Insurance Cos. is suing Mississippi's attorney general for allegedly violating an agreement to end a criminal investigation of the insurer's handling of claims on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, according to court papers unsealed Friday. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:27:21 GMT)

Cherry blasts lawyer's criticism of Koivu
Don Cherry blasted Quebec lawyer Guy Bertrand on Saturday over his criticism of Montreal Canadiens forward Saku Koivu for not introducing his teammates in both French and English. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:27:41 GMT)

Attorney will discuss law, justice during visit to SIUC
CARBONDALE - When Alabama attorney Morris Dees visits Carbondale this week, he's not going to speak about hate groups who torment minorities and the poor. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:56:18 GMT)

State Farm Suing MS Attorney General
"State Farm is going to have to live up to their agreement to the policy holders. They're going to have to live up to their agreement with the State of Mississippi and it's unfortunate that you have to force a company to do the right thing," says Jim Hood, MS Attorney General. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 04:23:46 GMT)

Rincon attorney speaks at Historic Preservation Commission Training
Rincon attorney Ramona Murphy Bartos recently returned from a speaking engagement with the Center for Community Design and Preservation at the University of Georgia and the Georgia Alliance of Preservation Commissions for their fall 2007 Historic Preservation Commission Training held in Elberton. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:03:06 GMT)

State's Attorney Ferguson announces bid for re-election
CHARLESTON — Coles County State’s Attorney Steve Ferguson announced Friday that he plans to seek election to his fifth term in the office. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:18:21 GMT)

Why would a divorce attorney get married?
R. Leigh Frost is a divorce attorney; she decided to get married anyway. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 05:23:51 GMT)

Oxford lawyer Scruggs funds ad against GOP insurance commissioner hopeful
Oxford lawyer Dickie Scruggs is funding a new attack ad on Republican insurance commissioner hopeful Mike Chaney. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:03:35 GMT)

SC endorsement to new PCO not needed, says Pak Attorney General
Islamabad, Nov.4 (ANI): Pakistan's Attorney General Malik Muhammad Qayyum said on Sunday that the Suprmem Court endorsement to the new PCO was not needed. Qayyum also told Geo News that the Supreme Court may give any decision about the emergency if the move is challenged in the court. All the institutions including assemblies are in place and only the fundamental rights have been suspended, ... (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 07:39:50 GMT)

Assistant State Attorney Bill Altfield's name was incorrect on Page...
Assistant State Attorney Bill Altfield's name was incorrect on Page 5B of Wednesday's Metro & State section in a story about a woman testifying in court against a police officer she says molested her. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:09:03 GMT)

Carnright for Ulster County district attorney
ULSTER COUNTY residents have the unusual opportunity to choose among three well-qualified and thoughtful candidates to succeed Donald Williams as district attorney. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 08:13:44 GMT)

Some tips on finding a lawyer for estate planning
Before you begin your search for an estate planning lawyer, consider this: Some lawyers' practices are segmented by wealth either by design or by accident. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:25:11 GMT)

Lawyer Ron retired to stud
Lawyer Ron, the likely champion older male, has been retired for stud duty at Stonewall Farm Stallions in Versailles, Ky. The 4-year-old son of Langfuhr will stand for $30,000, the Thoroughbred Times and Blood-Horse reported. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:50:04 GMT)

Family of dead runner hires lawyer, may sue
The family of a runner who died last month during the LaSalle Bank Chicago Marathon has hired a lawyer to investigate whether they should file a wrongful death lawsuit. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:27:49 GMT)

Bush keeps up campaign for attorney general nominee
Washington- President Bush on Saturday worked to seal the confirmation of Michael Mukasey as attorney general after two Democratic senators agreed to back the nominee. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:48:14 GMT)

Bush lauds attorney general nominee
By DEB RIECHMANN After two Democratic senators agreed to back his attorney general designate, President Bush on Saturday worked to seal the confirmation of Michael Mukasey. "He is a man of character, and he had been praised by Republicans and Democrats alike for his honesty, intellect, fairness and independence," Bush said following a week of ups and downs in getting Mukasey confirmed amid a ... (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:01:04 GMT)

Feingold says hell oppose attorney general nomination
The following statement was received today from U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold regarding the nomination of Judge Michael Mukasey as next attorney general: I will vote against the nomination of Judge Mukasey to be the next attorney general. This was a difficult decision, as Judge Mukasey has many impressive qualities. He is intelligent and experienced and appears to understand the need to depoliticize ... (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:05:17 GMT)

Allen attorney doubts he can seat impartial jury on sex charges
TITUSVILLE, Fla. State Rep. Bob Allen's attorney doubts an impartial jury can be seated when the lawmaker's sex solicitation trial starts Monday. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:20:26 GMT)

Allen attorney doubts he can seat impartial jury on sex charges
State Rep. Bob Allen's attorney doubts an impartial jury can be seated when the lawmaker's sex solicitation trial starts Monday. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 16:27:34 GMT)

Feingold to vote against attorney general nominee
Washington - Wisconsin Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold said Saturday that he will vote against attorney general... (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 17:47:15 GMT)

Lawyer to front court over Rivkin files
A Swiss lawyer is set to appear in a London court in a move to stop the widening of an investigation into disgraced stockbroker Rene Rivkin's assets. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:53:20 GMT)

Allen attorney has doubts about impartial jury
TITUSVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- State Representative Bob Allen's attorney doubts he can get an impartial jury when the lawmaker's sex solicitation trial starts tomorrow. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:54:07 GMT)

Specter says he will support Mukasey nomination for attorney general despite torture views
The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday he is bothered by Michael Mukasey's refusal to say whether waterboarding is torture but will support his nomination for attorney general anyway. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 19:17:43 GMT)

Police raid tactics illegal - Tuhoe's lawyer
Police tactics used in the recent anti-terrorism raids in Bay of Plenty were illegal, says high profile Auckland lawyer Peter Williams QC. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 20:14:20 GMT)

Feingold to Oppose Attorney General Nomination
Senator Russ Feingold says he'll vote against Michael Mukasey's nomination for attorney general. (Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:31:12 GMT)

Khan gets new lawyer
Fiji millionaire Ballu Khan has a new lawyer Tevita Fa, whom his girlfriend approached last night. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 01:56:16 GMT)

Liz Almoro and lawyer haven’t received DOJ decision on court case vs Willie Revillame
The lawyer of Liz Almoro, ex-wife of Willie Revillame, issued a statement on StarTalk this afternoon, November 3. They have not received a copy of the Department of Justice (DOJ) decision on the case filed against the Wowowee host. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:38:20 GMT)

Lawyer hoping to meet with Khan today
The lawyer of a New Zealand man arrested in Fiji over an assassination plot is hoping to meet his client this afternoon. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:49:39 GMT)

NATIONAL POLITICAL CHATTER: Specter says he will support Mukasey nomination for attorney general despite torture views
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday he is bothered by Michael Mukasey's refusal to say whether waterboarding is torture but will support his nomination for attorney general anyway. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:13:34 GMT)

Khan complains of chest pain to lawyer
Suva lawyer Tevita Fa visited his client, Ballu Khan at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital this afternoon and said he was complaining of chest pain. Fa was earlier today given permission to visit Khan by Assistant Police Commissioner Crime, Senior Superintendent Nasir Ali. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 04:11:17 GMT)

Board Could Select Attorney On Tuesday
Tuesday finally could be the day Pasco County commissioners pick a successor to retiring County Attorney Robert Sumner. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:08:58 GMT)

Family Hires Lawyer Sunday
The family of a man killed by an off-duty Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputy has hired a lawyer Sunday. Fox 31's Tammy Vigil talks to her and legal exper... (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:15:08 GMT)

Allen attorney doubts he can seat impartial jury in sex case
State Rep. Bob Allen's attorney doubts an impartial jury can be seated when the lawmaker's sex solicitation trial starts Monday. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:56:03 GMT)

Attorney general hopefuls take aim
BATON ROUGE -- Without Attorney General Charles Foti as a common foe, Republican Royal Alexander and Democrat James "Buddy" Caldwell have wasted little time aiming their rhetorical ammunition at each other in the runoff election to become the state's top law official. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 06:28:36 GMT)

Repentant mutineers ‘brainwashing’ client-soldiers--lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Two former rebel officers, who have reaffirmed allegiance to government, have been "brainwashing" nine enlisted Army Scout Rangers linked to an alleged February 2006 coup plot, the soldiers’ lawyer said. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:14:37 GMT)

Salt Lake County attorney at odds with neighbors
Salt Lake County Attorney Lohra Miller is in a long-standing dispute with residents in her tony South Jordan neighborhood and recent heating up of the issue has attracted the attention of the Utah Attorney General's Office. (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 07:25:56 GMT)

Lawyer accused of growing pot won't be charged
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION -- A Windsor lawyer who sometimes is an acting judge in Windsor County Family Court and who faced felony charges of cultivation of marijuana has been referred to the court diversion program. ... - By SUSAN SMALLHEER Staff Writer (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:06:42 GMT)

Lawyer says client wasn't running illegal cage fighting matches
Cage fight led to charges against Thomas The lawyer for Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Din Thomas — accused of running "illegal cage fighting" matches — said last week his client "did not break the law that he is being charged with breaking." (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:08:37 GMT)

Fender Bender...Need a lawyer?
A car was involved in an accident on a busy city street. As expected, a large crowd gathered. A lawyer anxious to get there first could not get near the car. Being a clever sort, he started shouting loudly, 'Let me through! Let me through! I am the son of the victim.' (Mon, 05 Nov 2007 08:09:51 GMT)