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Public supports 'fragile' Hicks - lawyer
CONVICTED terrorism supporter David Hicks has received widespread public support since his release from Adelaide's Yatala Jail, his lawyer says. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:06:00 GMT)

Attorney flap in West Windsor
Concerning the article entitled “West Windsor attorney conflict is a rerun” (The Packet, Friday Feb. 1), I must respond to Councilman Morgan’s recollection of the compromise made by council. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 07:22:30 GMT)

Carson City Council told to keep city attorney
As the Carson City Council prepares to decide whether to fire the law firm of City Attorney Bill Wynder, residents of several mobile home parks are coming to his defense. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:41:16 GMT)

Attorney: Afghan prison holds ex-Guantanamo detainees
A Des Moines attorney confirmed on a trip to Afghanistan last week that former detainees from the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, continue to be held indefinitely, and largely in secret, at a prison run by the U.S. and Afghan governments. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:34:53 GMT)

Rosenthal's lawyer says ex-DA resigned after offer from state
Associated Press - February 19, 2008 5:35 AM ET HOUSTON (AP) - The defense lawyer for former Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal says the embattled prosecutor resigned after state... (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:37:11 GMT)

Rosenthal's lawyer says ex-DA resigned after offer from state
HOUSTON (AP) - The defense lawyer for former Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal says the embattled prosecutor resigned after state investigators offered to stop their probe if he stepped down. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:45:13 GMT)

Calif. attorney general wants state to be 'cool' Brown wants state to warm up to his climate message
SACRAMENTO — Attorney General Jerry Brown is taking the global warming enlightenment skills he honed in the Bay Area across sprawling California today — a move supporters such as San Jose's mayor said will meet resistance. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 10:59:42 GMT)

Food Safety Attorney, Calls For CDC Long-Term Study Of Nation's School Children And Congressional Hearings On Safety ...
The largest recall of beef in U.S. history - over 143 million pounds - and the solid evidence that USDA has failed to enforce its own ban against downer cattle being used in the nation's school lunch program, demand immediate action by Congress says food safety attorney William D. Marler. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:15:12 GMT)

Israel lawyer jailed for stealing millions from German pensions
Tel Aviv - Concluding an eight-year affair that sparked outrage in both Israel and Germany, a Tel Aviv court sentenced an Israeli lawyer Tuesday to 12 years jail for stealing hundreds of millions of marks from the German pensions of tens of thousands... (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:57:19 GMT)

Local attorney to help draft Naugatuck's Rennaisance Place zone
NAUGATUCK -- A local attorney and staunch supporter of Renaissance Place leading up to last year's referendum on the project will oversee the creation of a special zone to make the plan a reality. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:38:04 GMT)

Attorney general's office investigating Watertown Housing Authority
WATERTOWN -- The state attorney general's office is investigating allegations from two local companies that the Watertown Housing Authority's executive director improperly replaced them midway through an apartment renovation project in favor of a more expensive contractor. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:42:11 GMT)

Lawyer: I wasn't behind the wheel
Bethlehem Township attorney says he was a passenger in car that police say hit man. Bethlehem Township 's lawyer told commissioners and residents Monday he was not driving the car that police say hit a pedestrian earlier this month. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:49:06 GMT)

Woman Who Ran Over Cheating Spouse Takes Former Attorney to Trial
The famous saga of a woman who killed her cheating husband by mowing him down with her luxury car returns to court Tuesday in a civil case Clara Harris filed against her former defense attorney. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:52:24 GMT)

Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:58:40 GMT)

Lawyer who drove off with parking boot loses appeal
A Raleigh lawyer was in the wrong when he removed a parking boot from his Toyota Land Cruiser in a private downtown lot and drove off with it, the state Court of Appeals ruled today. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:39:50 GMT)

Council president runs for San Diego city attorney
The president of San Diego's city council has launched a bid to unseat the controversial city attorney. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:41:41 GMT)

Former lawyer's got a lot of classes
Edna Shalala, 96 retired lawyer Miami Classroom, courtroom: I retired from teaching when I passed the Bar in 1952. I practiced law for 50 years and retired in 2002. Now I spend half the year in Cleveland and the other half with my daughter Donna at the University of Miami. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:51:05 GMT)

Liberia: Lawyer Calls for DNA Examination
The lawyer representing the legal interest of Hans Williams and Mardea Paykue, both suspected to have murdered the 13-year-old girl, Angel Togba, is requesting the Ministry of Justice to perserve the remains of the little girl until further DNA examination is conducted. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 17:22:04 GMT)

Attorney General Coakley moves forward with anti-cyber crime efforts
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley appointed the director for the state Cybercrime Division's planned computer forensics lab. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:31:03 GMT)

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (ds: 2008): Reviews
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games. This is the fourth game in the series and the first developed specifically for Nintendo DS and sees a change of direction for the story line with the introduction of new defense attorney Apollo Justice and a host of new characters. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:55:22 GMT)

Lawyer drives wife out, forges her signature
NEW DELHI: An lawyer kept forging the signature of his advocate wife, who among the two was qualified to file cases in the Supreme Court, and pocketed the money due to her despite having driven her out of the house and filing a divorce petition against her. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:34:07 GMT)

Judge separates attorney from LA wiretapping case
A judge has ruled that an entertainment attorney accused of paying private detective Anthony Pellicano to illegally listen in on conversations will stand trial separate from five other defendants in an upcoming wiretapping case. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:41:41 GMT)

Judge: Separate Trials For Lawyer, Pellicano In Racketeering Case
Noted entertainment lawyer Terry Christensen will be tried separately from jailed private eye Anthony Pellicano and four co-defendants named in a federal racketeering indictment, a judge rules. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:54:41 GMT)

Lawyer drives wife out, forges her signature
A lawyer kept forging the signature of his advocate wife and pocketed the money due to her despite having driven her out of the house. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:59:09 GMT)

Service club posts Optimists honor police officers, deputy district attorney
The Hillsboro Optimist Club recently honored four Hillsboro police officers and one deputy district attorney. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:12:01 GMT)

Shooting was crime of passion, attorney said
Defense attorney Robert Meadows isn’t denying that Todd Adams fatally shot his wife, Vonda Adams, at point-blank range as she slept in their bedroom on Jan. 17, 2006, the attorney said. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:18:00 GMT)

Trial begins for lawyer accused of asking judge for favours
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A trial has begun in Saskatchewan for a former lawyer who is accused of attempting to obstruct justice by approaching a judge for favours. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:42:13 GMT)

Israeli lawyer jailed for bilking Holocaust survivors
A Tel Aviv court on Tuesday sentenced an Israeli lawyer to 12 years in prison after finding him guilty of defrauding dozens of Holocaust survivors of German compensation money. The court also fined Yisrael Perry $5.5 million over a string of charges, including stealing the equivalent of about $200 million from survivors of Nazi concentration camps. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:47:08 GMT)

Attorney challenges Wal-Mart expansion in San Diego County
A San Diego attorney has appealed a planning commission's approval of Wal-Mart's plans to sell groceries at its Vista location. The company has filed plans to add 30,000 square feet to an existing store in the northern San Diego County city.... (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:53:26 GMT)

(AP) A Superior Court commissioner on Tuesday denied a request by Britney Spears' divorce attorney to issue a gag ...
Attorney Anne Kiley argued that media coverage was "emotionally and physically" dangerous to Spears. Kiley said the court should prohibit attorneys from discussing the case with the media and not publish dates and times of hearings and dispositions. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:06:46 GMT)

Israeli lawyer jailed for stealing millions in German pensions sham
A Tel Aviv court has sentenced Israeli lawyer, Israel Perry, to 12 years in jail for stealing hundreds of millions of marks under a German-Israeli pensions agreement. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:26:54 GMT)

Financier Kozeny calls on his lawyer to release charges
New York/Nassau- Czech-born financier Viktor Kozeny, former president of Harvard Funds, today announced he called on his lawyer Martin Korbar to release all transactions of the funds that are subject of the charges against him. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:45:45 GMT)

Kenya: Lawyer Denies Helping Man to Flee From Prison
A lawyer has denied helping a prisoner to escape from lawful custody. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 22:41:02 GMT)

City Attorney Fernandez to avoid jail, cash out
As expected, a Miami-Dade County judge Tuesday gave final approval to a plea deal between Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez and prosecutors -- a deal that allows Fernandez to avoid jail time or a felony conviction in connection with his misuse of a city expense account. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:09:21 GMT)

Jewish lawyer jailed for preying on survivors
In Israel, a lawyer has been sentenced to jail for defrauding survivors of the Holocaust. (Tue, 19 Feb 2008 23:36:52 GMT)

Former Miami City Attorney Could Get $250,000 Severance
Miami's city attorney formally quit his job and admitted misspending his expense accounts, but he may have a final payday at taxpayer expense. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:33:11 GMT)

Top Lawyer Comes to Yara’s Defense
JEDDAH — A prominent human rights lawyer said yesterday that the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice committed various violations in the way one of its members arrested a 37-year-old businesswoman in Riyadh. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:39:12 GMT)

Disgraced Sask. lawyer's obstruction of justice trial begins
The trial of a former lawyer, accused of attempting to obstruct justice by approaching a judge for favours, began in Prince Albert Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:55:23 GMT)

Court temporarily blocks abortion probe subpoena issued to Kansas attorney general
TOPEKA, Kan. - The state's highest court on Tuesday temporarily blocked a subpoena issued to Kansas' attorney general by a grand jury investigating one of the few U.S. doctors who performs late-term abortions. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:40:54 GMT)

Moberly attorney and former KMIZ anchor to represent Rios in retrial
COLUMBIA — A Moberly attorney who describes himself as a “bulldog” and a “good ol’ country boy lawyer” will defend former Columbia police officer Steven Rios pro bono when Rios is retried sometime in mid-July or August. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:01:44 GMT)

Brit's Lawyer Says Her License Case is Stalled
Britney Spears' lawyer Michael Flanagan tells PageSix.com that her driving without a California license case cannot move forward as long as she is deemed "mentally incompetent." Flanagan plans to say as much to the judge at tomorrow morning's hearing in Van Nuys, Calif. He tells us he "hasn't been in contact with Britney due to her current medical situation." While he would settle for an ... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:14:12 GMT)

Antiques Sideshow: Former Covington Attorney Disbarred in D.C.
The D.C. Court of Appeals last week disbarred a former staff attorney at Covington & Burling who was twice convicted of stealing antiques in Virginia. Faith Ruderfer, a former Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer, says her "compulsive shoplifting" was prompted by an undiagnosed lack of impulse control. "I have subsequently been diagnosed and am being treated," Ruderfer says. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:21:29 GMT)

Attorney seeks 88th District seat
Lowell R. Gates, an attorney who lives in Upper Allen Twp., is a Republican candidate for the 88th Legislative District seat being vacated by the retirement of state Rep. Jerry Nailor, R-Mechanicsburg. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:27:58 GMT)

Lawyer indicted on fraud charges
Indictments for embezzlement and other types of fraud were returned by the Durham County grand jury this week against lawyer Dennis Alan Whitling, who just resigned from the Orange County school board amid allegations that he stole money from a Hillandale Road law firm. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:53:44 GMT)

Walsh Lawyer: Protect My Client
By DAVE GOLDBERG | Wednesday, February 20, 2008 | No comments posted. NEW YORK - The lawyer for former New England Patriots employee Matt Walsh said his client is willing to turn over videotapes he made for the team if the NFL guarantees Walsh protection from lawsuits or other legal action. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:24:06 GMT)

Rivera's attorney wants to delay trial
Passaic Mayor Sammy Rivera is asking a federal judge to delay his corruption trial for several months to give his attorney more time to review evidence and prepare his defense. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:41:58 GMT)

Activist who spoke out against Olympics stands trial -- lawyer
A former factory worker who said human rights were more important than the Olympics has been put on trial in China for subversion, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:30 GMT)

State Farm lawyer hits the wrong button
A slip-up by a lawyer for the nation's largest insurance company may have ended a brief truce in its bitter dispute with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:09:46 GMT)

Ousted Miami city attorney's payout is soaring
As a Miami-Dade county court judge gave final approval Tuesday to a plea deal removing Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez from office, city leaders braced for the next bombshell: They may well owe their departing attorney a growing six-figure severance. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:10:47 GMT)

Syracuse lawyer faces 1-year suspension
Associated Press - February 20, 2008 3:15 AM ET SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - A Syracuse lawyer who chose not to respond to professional misconduct allegations has been suspended from practicing law... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:23:05 GMT)

Four join state's attorney list
Judges to choose from 7 for McCrone replacement Four more candidates have submitted their names to be Howard County's next state's attorney: (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:29:51 GMT)

AMA investigating Helena attorney
A Helena attorney who has been a longtime director of a national motorcycle group has been investigated by the group for allegedly inflating travel expenses by what could be “well into six figures,” Cycle News has reported. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:05:55 GMT)

Gunmen slay lawyer's wife in QC
Two unidentified assailants shot dead a lawyer’s wife Wednesday morning in Barangay Central, Quezon City. Margie Castro, 45, years old died, before reaching the East Avenue Medical Center. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:31:20 GMT)

Oklahoma attorney general asks federal judge to halt spreading of Arkansas poultry litter
TULSA, Okla. - More than a dozen Arkansas-based poultry companies have violated state and federal laws limiting the disposal of animal waste in the Illinois River watershed, argues Oklahoma's attorney general. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:24:04 GMT)

Officer's Attorney Seeks Dismissal Of Charges
The defense attorney for a suspended Hartford police officer asked a Superior Court judge Tuesday to dismiss the charges against his client because the prosecutors in the case had improperly shared secret information from the grand jury with other lawyers. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:56:48 GMT)

Zimmer, Ashcroft deal challenged :Former attorney general gets federal contract to monitor Warsaw firm.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie has been asked to testify before members of Congress about a multimillion-dollar contract his office awarded to former Attorney General John Ashcroft. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:13:38 GMT)

Lawyer sued for money owed by bankrupt client wins case
LAWYER Liaw Jin Poh's client had lost a case and was ordered to pay the winning party $10,000 in damages and legal costs. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:17:44 GMT)

Second Greystone victim's parent seeks lawyer
OCALA - A second parent of one of the five young Marion County men who died in the Jan. 26 Jumbolair Aviation Estates crash has hired a lawyer, getting ready for what could become a legal free-for-all of lawsuits. And it is beginning to look as if it will. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:40:30 GMT)

Trooper's attorney challenges DNA in Blairsville dentist's murder
The attorney for a state trooper charged with killing an Indiana County dentist says DNA evidence isn't strong enough to keep the trooper jailed pending trial. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:58:24 GMT)

Lawyer says Ed Jew victim of conspiracy
Former Supervisor Ed Jew "appears to have been" the victim of a calculated attack by political enemies who prompted an FBI investigation that ultimately led to the charges of public corruption he is now fighting, his lawyer said in a motion filed in U.S. District Court on Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:26:12 GMT)

Official search for city manager, attorney to begin
More than six months ago Steve Lewis, former city administrator for the city of Lee's Summit decided to take a job in Norman, Okla. More than a year ago, Bob Handley, Lee's Summit city attorney announced his retirement. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:27:41 GMT)

Syracuse lawyer faces one-year suspension
A Syracuse lawyer who chose not to respond to professional misconduct allegations has been suspended from practicing law for a year. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:33:38 GMT)

Sandy Springs lawyer continues to watch city's public access of laws
A Sandy Springs lawyer says he will continue to watch the city to make certain it meets a deadline to provide the public with easy access to city laws. Bradley Hutchins, the lawyer, said city officials told him that its local laws will be readily available to the public by the end of March. Hutchins said he'll take the city to court if the city doesn't fulfill its promise. Hutchins said public ... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:07:06 GMT)

Former lawyer, teacher ID'd as pedestrian killed on I-91
State police identified the woman killed Monday evening when she wandered into traffic on Interstate 91 as a former teacher and lawyer. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:36:35 GMT)

Ecuador's Attorney General Seeks Cancellation of Petrobras Contract
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Ecuador's attorney general has asked the Energy Ministry to cancel the country's contract with Brazil's state oil company for allegedly violating the agreement terms. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:46:54 GMT)

Lawyer’s wife shot dead in QC
MANILA, Philippines – A lawyer’s wife was shot dead in front of their house in Quezon City shortly after she brought her husband to the courthouse Wednesday. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:16:06 GMT)

Lawyer Accuses UK Of Interfering In Lockerbie Bomb Appeal-AFP
LONDON (AFP)--A lawyer representing a Libyan man found guilty over the 1988 Lockerbie bombing accused the U.K. government Wednesday of interfering in the case, as his appeal came back to court. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:32:10 GMT)

Lawyer pleads for fundraiser's release
Jailed political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko's lawyer made an emotional plea for his release from a federal lockup Wednesday, saying he is being held in "degrading" conditions where inmates must share underwear. "It's disgusting, judge," chief defense counsel Joseph Duffy told U.S. District Judge Amy J. St. Eve. Rezko, 52, a millionaire developer and formerly a fundraiser for both Sen. Barack ... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:33:08 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced to 10 years for bank robbery
Louisiana lawyer Scott Meece was sentenced today in federal court in Jackson to more than than 10 years in prison for robbing a Mississippi bank last year. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:42:19 GMT)

Attorney: Harris paid too much for her murder defense
During opening statements before State District Judge Sharolyn Wood, attorney Dean Blumrosen also told jurors that on the day Harris' fate was decided on Feb. 14, 2003, Parnham spent time calling his own attorneys to draw up a promissory note and security agreement for Harris to sign. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:25:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Religious police violated law
A Saudi human rights lawyer says religious police who arrested a woman for having coffee with a man in Starbucks violated the law and their own rules. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:28:28 GMT)

Judge won't dismiss indictment of Mississippi attorney
A federal judge today declined to dismiss an indictment in a judicial bribery case against powerful attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs and two others. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:29:50 GMT)

1:38 p.m.: Lawyer Sentenced On Bank Robbery Charges
A Louisiana lawyer convicted of federal bank robbery charges is sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:00:51 GMT)

Tina Porter's Attorney Accused Of Mishandling Funds
A metro lawyer responded to accusations he took donations from a fund meant to honor two Sam and Lindsey Porter. Tina Porter, the mother of those two children, sent an email in response to a newspaper report accusing her attorney, Kent Desselle, of mishandling funds. In it she said, "I feel that it would be in the best interest of both parties to sever ties so the community can reestablish trust ... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:29:39 GMT)

District Attorney Drawn Into Political Battles
As if the battle between Bradley County Sheriff Tim Gobble and County Commissioners wasn't enough, the district attorney is now brought into the dispute. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:45:23 GMT)

Man who slugged attorney accused of hitting fellow inmates
A northern Kentucky man who made headlines earlier this month when he punched his attorney in court is now accused of hitting fellow inmates. Police say Peter Hafer of Cynthiana assaulted two fellow inmates in the laundry room of the Bourbon County Jail on Tuesday. One of the inmates received a bloody nose and the other a black eye according to police. Police say the 30-year-old Hafer was upset ... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:58:24 GMT)

Olsen attorney: Commission has no jurisdiction over case
Fired officer Michael Olsen's attorney tried to stop an appeals hearing claiming the civil service commission has lost jurisdiction over the case. Olsen could be immediately re-instated if the commission agrees. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:08:34 GMT)

Choosing a Mayor: City attorney talks through potential scenarios
A citywide mayoral race would likely lead to a shake up in the Bartlesville City Council ward structure, the city attorney explained Tuesday. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:14:53 GMT)

Attorney general to make $5.4M in spending cuts
Following the lead of Gov. Ted Strickland, Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann on Wednesday said his office will cut spending from its share of the state's general revenue fund by $5.4 million by mid-2009. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:32:43 GMT)

Kauai attorney Samuel Blair disbarred
The Hawaii Supreme Court has disbarred former Kauai attorney Samuel R. Blair. (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 21:52:48 GMT)

Time to revise 53—year—old Act, argues lawyer
SINGAPORE: Is the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (CLTPA) due for a revision? That was the question thrown up in the High Court on Wednesday as lawyer Jimmy Yim appealed against the twice—renewed detention order imposed on his client Wong Sin Yee, 49. As opposed to statutes like the Misuse of Drugs Act (MDA), Prevention of Corruption Act and Computer Misuse Act, the CLTPA ... (Wed, 20 Feb 2008 22:48:50 GMT)

Attorney says troopers lied in shooting of 12-year-old boy
PITTSBURGH - The attorney for the estate of a 12-year-old Fayette County boy shot in the back by state police says officers are never justified in shooting a child who is running away from them. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:04:35 GMT)

District Attorney's Race Ends At Primary
Incumbent District Attorney Stephanie Stephens versus former assistant D-A, Nicole LoStracco. They're both confident women, both Republicans and both determined to become the next D-A. Stephens said, " I'm really proud of the job I've done. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:35:44 GMT)

Trooper's Attorney Challenges DNA in Dentist's Murder
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) - The attorney for a state trooper charged with killing an Indiana County dentist says DNA evidence isn't strong enough to keep the trooper jailed pending trial. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 01:42:10 GMT)

Shame of being outed gay sex offender led ex-lawyer to contact judge
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - A disbarred defence lawyer says he didn't give photos of naked men to Saskatchewan judge expecting favours in the future. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:00:00 GMT)

Motorcycle group alleges attorney padded travel expenses
Associated Press - February 20, 2008 9:04 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A state attorney who served on the board of a national motorcycle group has been investigated by the group for allegedly... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:03:17 GMT)

Lawyer loses appeal in abduction case
A once-prominent criminal lawyer found guilty of abducting an 8-year-old Mississauga boy and keeping him from his mother for nearly two weeks, has lost his bid to have his conviction overturned. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:01:00 GMT)

Details from ex-lawyer's diary aired in court
The diary of a former Saskatchewan lawyer and sex offender who's accused of trying to use his friendship with a judge to influence a court case was made public Wednesday. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:10:17 GMT)

Judge puzzled over lawyer's request
A federal judge has given an attorney claiming to be Britney Spears' new lawyer until February 29th to explain why the singer's ongoing conservatorship case should be moved to a... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 03:17:15 GMT)

Upset over reports of affair with Salem, his lawyer attempts suicide
Extradited gangster Abu Salem's lawyer Pallavi Ashar allegedly attempted suicide on Tuesday afternoon... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:52:38 GMT)

Westmoreland attorney target of insurance suit
North Caroline authorities file lawsuit accusing Westmoreland attorney of selling insurance illegally (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 05:47:10 GMT)

Attorney who won battles with Chicago mob dies
It may seem an odd compliment, but there is perhaps no better praise for the work Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitchell Mars did than how mobsters referred to him. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 06:59:08 GMT)

Attorney sues Department of Insurance
A wrongful-termination lawsuit filed Wednesday claims an Indianapolis attorney was forced out of his job at the Indiana Department of Insurance after he spoke up about work conditions, alleged misuse of money and favoritism toward licensees. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:11:12 GMT)

Disgraced lawyer loses appeal against detention
A DISGRACED lawyer, detained indefinitely without trial under a ministerial order, on Thursday lost his final bid to be freed. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:48:54 GMT)

District attorney's office says boards' secret meeting illegal
CLINTON - A Jan. 22 meeting held by the Board of Health and Personnel Board "violated both the letter and spirit" of the state Open Meeting Law because, among other things, both the press and the public were barred from attending and notices about the session weren't posted, according to the office of Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:02:32 GMT)

Lawyer sues town for fees
TEMPLETON - Gardner lawyer Scott Graves filed a lawsuit against the town yesterday for breach of contract, challenging the Board of Selectmen's recent decision not to pay him for consulting services between May and October. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:04:47 GMT)

Attorney general to speak at ski event
BRIDGTON - Skiers visiting Shawnee Peak today will help fight domestic violence in two Maine counties. Maine Attorney General G. Steven Rowe is scheduled to speak from 9 to 10 a.m. at the resort's main lodge on the issue. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:05:40 GMT)

Hatton Lawyer Dismisses Witter Claims
Ricky Hatton's lawyer has hit back at Junior Witter's latest attempts to secure a domestic light-welterweight super-fight by dismissing the potential showdown as "a waste of time". (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:09:06 GMT)

Former Carolina lawyer sentenced in Montana assault case
Associated Press - February 21, 2008 6:14 AM ET BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A former lawyer who defended himself against felony assault charges stemming from an attack on his ex-girlfriend was... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:11:46 GMT)

Attorney General Martha Coakley Opposes Challenge To Buffer Zone Law
Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office filed a brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts opposing a recent challenge to the Commonwealth's new buffer zone law. The new law creates a fixed, 35-foot buffer zone in public ways and sidewalks around entrances and driveways to reproductive healthcare facilities. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:16:33 GMT)

Baldacci names lawyer from Starks as environmental panel chairman
Gov. John Baldacci named a lawyer from Starks chairman of the state Board of Environmental Protection on Wednesday. Ernest Hilton, who has served on the BEP for nine years, will serve as interim chairman until the board completes work on several major issues. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:20:02 GMT)

Attorney to probe Jayvonna's suspension
David L. Edmunds Jr., a Buffalo attorney with an extensive background in ethics investigations, Wednesday evening was chosen to conduct a Board of Education probe of the lengthy suspension of McKinley High School student Jayvonna Kincannon. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:43:56 GMT)

Hatton Lawyer Dismisses Witter
Ricky Hatton's lawyer says as things stand there is "no way" his client will fight Junior Witter. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:09:05 GMT)

Criminal lawyer named to P.E.I. bench
Charlottetown criminal lawyer John Mitchell has been named a judge of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:28:45 GMT)

Florida attorney general sues realty firm
State Attorney General Bill McCollum sued Coral Springs-based A Realty Rx and its Pennsylvania owner alleging he is attempting to set up real estate scams in South Florida. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:14:28 GMT)

E-mail May Scuttle Truce Between State Farm, Miss. Attorney General
With the press of a button, a lawyer for the nation's largest insurance company may have ended a brief truce in its bitter dispute with Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood. In an e-mail mistaken (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:37:02 GMT)

Zimbabwe: British Property Tycoon's Lawyer Fears Unfair Trial
BRITISH property tycoon Nicholas van Hoogstraten, on trial for alleged violation of foreign exchange regulations as well as possession of pornographic materials, last week cast doubts on prospects for a fair trial, with his lawyer George Chikumbirike complaining that the investor's rights had been "compromised" by the State's attitude. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:57:03 GMT)

Health insurer defrauded customers, LA city attorney contends
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles' city attorney has sued 1 of California's largest insurers, claiming Health Net sold policies despite conducting an illegal scheme to drop customers should they need expensive medical treatment. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:57:18 GMT)

Health insurer defrauded customers, LA city attorney contends
The city attorney has sued one of California's largest insurers, claiming Health Net Inc. sold policies despite conducting an illegal scheme to drop customers should they need expensive medical treatment. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:57:35 GMT)

Health Insurer Defrauded Customers, LA City Attorney Contends
Los Angeles' city attorney has sued one of California's largest insurers, claiming Health Net sold policies despite conducting an illegal scheme to drop customers should they need expensive medical treatment. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:41:21 GMT)

Lawyer Mary Roberts avoids jail in sex scandal
San Antonio lawyer Mary Roberts, whose sexual romps led to a fallout that ended with the indictments of her and her husband, was sentenced by a judge this morning to 10 years probation and 400 hours of community service. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:51:53 GMT)

Attorney General Pushing Internet Safety
Florida's Attorney General Bill McCollum is pushing internet safety. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:53:29 GMT)

City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Health Net Inc.
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo plans to unveil details Thursday of a lawsuit filed against Health Net Inc. of Woodland Hills. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:56:05 GMT)

Race For City Attorney: Mike Aguirre Interview
It's fair to say San Diego City Attorney Mike Aguirre has clashed with the mayor and the council. Now, he's trying to convince voters to give him a second term. Wednesday, News 8 spoke with his opponent, Council President Scott Peters, who said Aguirre isn't the right person to move the city forward. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:14:42 GMT)

Attorney General says Cabool man caused fire danger
A news release from the state Attorney General's Office says it has shut down the business operated by a Cabool man who may have put hundreds of businesses in danger of being unable to fight a fire. Attorney General Jay Nixon obtained a court order against Fred McNew, who used the name Missouri Fire Extinguisher Company. He collected money from nearly 100 businesses over the last five years to ... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 17:50:14 GMT)

Lawyer was civic leader
Whether preparing to lead General Motors or envisioning Chicago in the 21st Century, he was regarded as committed to strong ethics Elmer W. Johnson, a lawyer with a keen social conscience, was the primary author of the Commercial Club of Chicago 's 21st Century version of Daniel Burnham 's famous 1909 Plan of Chicago. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:47:57 GMT)

Hammond Lawyer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Robbing Bank
Hammond lawyer Scott Meece has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for robbing a bank. It happened in Wesson, Mississippi. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:44:18 GMT)

Former Detroit attorney loses law license
DETROIT -- The Attorney Discipline Board has revoked the law license of the city's former deputy director of the Law Department, according to a decision released today. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:19:12 GMT)

Deters declines to challenge results of Coles County GOP primary for state's attorney
CHARLESTON - A narrower outcome wasn't enough for Duane Deters to contest the results of the primary election for the Republican nomination for Coles County state's attorney. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:58:54 GMT)

Clinton 527 Will Endure Unbearable, Life-Changing Misery, Obama Lawyer Says
The Obama campaign has one prediction for a pro-Clinton 527: pain. In a conference call just now, Obama campaign lawyer Bob Bauer predicted that the FEC would administer a smackdown to the pro-Clinton 527 American Leadership Project , predicting criminal charges against its organizers and donors, who he said were willfully breaking election law. There would be a "reckoning," he said. ... (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:02:41 GMT)

San Antonio lawyer gets probation in blackmail scheme
Associated Press - February 21, 2008 4:55 PM ET SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A female lawyer in San Antonio has been sentenced to 10 years probation in what prosecutors say was a blackmail scheme. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:55:22 GMT)

Attorney Lee Burdick Suspends Her Bid for City Attorney, Will Endorse Peters
Attorney Lee Burdick announced she has suspended her bid for San Diego city attorney and endorsed City Council President Scott Peters' campaign. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:03:32 GMT)

Health insurer defrauded customers, L.A. city attorney contends
The city attorney has sued one of California's largest insurers, claiming Health Net Inc. sold policies despite conducting an illegal scheme to drop customers should they need expensive medical treatment. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:04:13 GMT)

City Pays Attorney Fees In Suit Over Religious Display Rules
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma City has agreed to clarify its rules regarding religious displays in city offices and pay $20,000 in attorney fees for two employees who filed a lawsuit. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:24:10 GMT)

Race For City Attorney: Scott Peters Interview
City Council President Scott Peters has accused City Attorney Mike Aguirre of "playground politics, posturing and plain dysfunction." After months of consideration, Peters announced this week he wants the city attorney's job. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:36:37 GMT)

Republican Lawyer Says Rove Pushed For Evidence On Siegelman
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A lawyer who has alleged that Republican political motivations drove the prosecution of former Gov. Don Siegelman has a new claim. (Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:49:16 GMT)

Hatton Lawyer Dismisses Witter
Ricky Hatton's lawyer says as things stand there is "no way" his client will fight Junior Witter. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:16:45 GMT)

Lawyer: Karl Rove Sought Dirt on Don Siegelman
A lawyer who claims that Republican political motivations influenced the prosecution of former Democratic Alabama Governor Don Siegelman says Karl Rove asked her to find evidence that Siegelman was cheating on his wife. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:20:28 GMT)

Lawyer on 'pervert justice' trial
A 34-YEAR-old Perth lawyer will face trial charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice by trying to stop a witness testifying at a trial. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT)

Lawyers group urges Perry to name new Houston district attorney
HOUSTON -- A trial lawyers' association wants Gov. Rick Perry to name an immediate replacement for former Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal because they fear the vacancy... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:04:51 GMT)

Former lawyer jailed over $185m fraud
A former Melbourne lawyer who set up tax scams to defraud the Commonwealth of $185 million has been jailed for seven years. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:13:39 GMT)

Candidate Withdraws From City Attorney Race
The field of candidates for San Diego city attorney gets a little less crowded Thursday -- while incumbent Mike Aguirre responds to his critics. Watch Video (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:04:15 GMT)

Judge Sentences Lawyer To 10 Years Probation
A San Antonio lawyer finds out her fate in a courtroom Thursday. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:50:07 GMT)

Solutia lenders chose to quit loan, lawyer claims
Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG decided independently to pull out of a commitment to fund Solutia Inc.'s $2 billion bankruptcy exit loan, a lawyer for the lenders said. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:05:33 GMT)

Attorney appeals to higher court in sex sting case
The attorney for an East Bay oncologist arrested in an Internet sex predator sting is appealing to a higher court in an ongoing effort to have his attempted child molestation case dismissed. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:13:46 GMT)

Lawyer fired, rehired, then brother jailed
EASTON | An attempted homicide suspect fired his public defender moments before his preliminary hearing began Thursday morning but changed his mind when he learned he would not get a new lawyer. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:18:00 GMT)

Lawyer urges court to fastrack Cox appeal
A lawyer representing the former head of Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has asked the Court of Appeal to deal with his client's case against the state's corruption watchdog as soon as possible. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:42:00 GMT)

Shane Phelps best candidate for county attorney
The Republican primary race for Brazos County Attorney is an important one for voters who care about drunk driving. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:49:48 GMT)

Ex-lawyer jailed over $185m tax scam
A former Melbourne lawyer who set up bogus investment schemes to defraud the commonwealth of $185 million has been jailed for seven years. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:52:12 GMT)

Solicitor hands quints case off to attorney general
Citing a conflict of interest, the state's local prosecutor is handing the quintuplets fraud case off to the South Carolina attorney general's office. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:52:14 GMT)

Ex-lawyer jailed over $185m tax fraud
A FORMER Melbourne lawyer who set up bogus investment schemes to defraud the Commonwealth of $185 million has been jailed for seven years. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:57:00 GMT)

Boy, father, lawyer talk to school district
Bullying victim Adrian Ulm, joined by his father and lawyer, met with Cherry Creek school district officials Wednesday to ensure a smooth transition back to school after his complaints of racial harassment made him a national symbol of discrimination. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:36:37 GMT)