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Underbelly brief: lawyer Zarah fights on
Controversial lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson wins partial victory in fight for practising certificate. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 05:34:39 GMT)

Gangland lawyer in legal win
A GLAMOUR lawyer - well known for defending Melbourne gangland criminals and for romances with underworld figures - has enjoyed a court win. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 06:45:00 GMT)

Royal Caribbean Sues for Attorney Fees
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is suing attorney Jay Wingate to recover about $1 million in attorney fees, alleging his firm used misrepresentation to settle 23 worker-injury cases with the cruise line. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:02:55 GMT)

Defendant entrapped in case of underage prostitute, attorney says
Defense: Offer for teen was entrapment The attorney for a West Palm Beach man accused of arranging to have sex with a teen prostitute in Costa Rica told jurors Tuesday his client was entrapped by a determined undercover agent who kept hounding him. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:42:16 GMT)

Accused officer gets top attorney
A Long Beach police sergeant charged with assaulting a security guard at a Monterey hotel has hired a high-powered Southern California defense attorney best known for his successful defenses of police officers charged with beating suspects. Orange County lawyer John D. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:45:27 GMT)

LAWYER GOES ANIMAL ON FOES
IT'S Delta House to the defense! In his upcoming memoir, "How Can You Defend Those People?," lawyer Mickey Sherman confesses he bases his courtroom strategy on a rousing frat-boy speech in "Animal House." Sherman, whose clients have included Michael... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:53:11 GMT)

Lawyer takes selectman to court
TEMPLETON - Gardner lawyer Scott Graves, who already has a lawsuit pending against the town for breach of contract, this week filed a defamation suit against Gerald Skelton, chairman of the Board of Selectmen. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:55:50 GMT)

Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office Returns $3.7 Million To Medicaid Program In Settlement With CVS/Caremark
The Office of Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, along with federal authorities, 23 other states, and the District of Columbia, entered into a settlement agreement with CVS/Caremark Corporation to settle allegations of billing improprieties. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:06:01 GMT)

Deltona attorney's pay sealed in 5-2 vote
Deltona leaders have argued for months about hiring George Trovato as their permanent city attorney. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:47:10 GMT)

Underbelly brief: lawyer Zarah fights on
Controversial lawyer Zarah Garde-Wilson won a partial victory today in her fight to have her practising certificate reinstated when the Victorian Court of Appeal granted her leave to re-apply to have the decision reviewed in the Supreme Court. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:54:24 GMT)

Ex-Miami city attorney sought Hollywood job
Miami City Attorney Jorge Fernandez resigned last month under a legal cloud, with his severance severed and a restriction from local prosecutors that he not seek government employment in Miami-Dade County for up to a year. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:29:21 GMT)

Woman shot by off-duty policeman hires attorney
A woman shot by an off-duty San Diego police officer has hired an attorney and so far declined to speak with investigators, authorities said. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:59:22 GMT)

Toledo attorney who went missing to be sentenced today on false alarms charge
TOLEDO, Ohio -- It's sentencing day for a Toledo attorney who police said made up a story that she was kidnapped at gunpoint and taken to Georgia. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:53:48 GMT)

Lawyer Links, LLC Introduces Topic Finder(TM) Tool to Its LawyerLinks Advantage(SM) Service
Lawyer Links, LLC introduced a new tool to its high profile online legal research service known as Advantage. Subscribers love the way content is organized on the Advantage by practice area channels like "Securities Litigation" and "Public Company." Now, with the new Topic Finder tool, Lawyer Links has delivered a means to achieve greater legal insights into Advantage's taxonomy structure ... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:55:07 GMT)

Lawyer For Nixzmary's Stepfather To Appeal Manslaughter Conviction
The lawyer for Nixzmary Brown's stepfather says he will appeal the manslaughter conviction handed down to Cesar Rodriguez yesterday. After four days of "tense" deliberations, jurors acquitted Rodriguez of second-degree murder -- instead convicting him of first-degree manslaughter. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:02:51 GMT)

Attorney who went missing to be sentenced
It's sentencing day for a Toledo, Ohio, attorney who police said made up a story that she was kidnapped at gunpoint and taken to Georgia. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:26:09 GMT)

Anna Nicole Smith lawyer tells Bahamas court of shock over her son's drug death
NASSAU, Bahamas - Anna Nicole Smith's longtime lawyer and companion told a court Tuesday he was surprised to learn an overdose killed the Playboy playmate's son, saying he never suspected the young man was abusing drugs. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:39:07 GMT)

Lawyer asks for patience as N.L. cancer test inquiry begins
Newfoundland and Labrador's judicial inquiry into faulty hormone receptor tests began Wednesday in St. John's with a plea for patience from commission lawyer Bern Coffey. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:02:40 GMT)

Lawyer 2B creates state school scheme
Lawyer 2B has launched a new scheme to help open up the legal profession to state school-educated sixth-formers. ... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:17:11 GMT)

Conman posed as his lawyer to cheat woman
A British conman who used his own lawyer's identity for a scam while he was awaiting trial has been sentenced to three years in prison.Roy Moyse appeared in Bournemouth Crown Court for sentencing Tuesday. He was convicted of swindling several victims out of 115,000 pounds ($230,000).Investigators said most of Moyse's victims were women he met in bars and pubs. Once he had become friendly with ... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:33:22 GMT)

Conman posed as his lawyer to cheat woman
A British conman who used his own lawyer's identity for a scam while he was awaiting trial has been sentenced to three years in prison. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:36:07 GMT)

Attorney: Texas House Speaker Tom Craddick intended money to go to Democrats 1:06 PM CT
AUSTIN - When House Speaker Tom Craddick gave $250,000 of his own campaign money to a long-dormant political action committee in January, he intended for the money to be funneled into the campaigns of four Democrats who were facing criticism for supporting him, his attorney said Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:22:36 GMT)

Angola: Republic Attorney Blames Excess Preventive Custody On Shortage of Magistrates
Angola's Republic general attorney, João Maria de Sousa, Wednesday in Luanda mentioned the shortage of magistrates and judges as being responsible for the cases of excess preventive custody in the country. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:44:14 GMT)

Suspect In Attorney's Killing Relocated
The man accused of strangling an attorney whose body was found in a canal was transferred to the Broward Sheriff's Office's main jail Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:56:59 GMT)

Attorney General pushes for more open meetings
SALT LAKE CITY -- Attorney General Mark Shurtleff says state lawmakers should stop meeting behind closed doors to discuss the public's business. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:02:36 GMT)

Milwaukee City Attorney Race Creates Sparks
Langley and Colon fight to the finish Few people outside of the legal community have a solid grip on what, exactly, the Milwaukee city attorney does. But the office employs 64 people, has an annual budget of $7 million and provides legal advice and services for the city, the Milwaukee Public Schools, the police and fire departments... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:02:36 GMT)

BSO says lawyer stole $250,000 from clients
A personal injury lawyer authorities said stole from his clients' settlements has been arrested and disbarred, the Broward Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:20:42 GMT)

Central Ohio caterer sued by attorney general's office
A Columbus company not only failed to bring enough food to events they were hired to cater, but those running the business also threatened disgruntled customers and even broke beer bottles on the floor of a wedding reception site, according to Attorney General Marc Dann. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:42:48 GMT)

Private investigator: District attorney is harming credibility of her office
A private investigator who has tracked Salt Lake County District Attorney Lohra Miller for months contends Miller is undermining the credibility of her office. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:57:59 GMT)

Helena attorney to challenge Mcgrath for chief justice post
Associated Press - March 19, 2008 4:54 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - Helena attorney Ron Waterman says he is running for Montana Supreme Court chief justice against current Attorney General Mike... (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:58:57 GMT)

Bubba, Lunsford Attorney Set For Major Announcement Tomorrow
After it was reported yesterday that Bubba "The Love Sponge" Clem is being sued by rival Tampa morning show host Todd Schnitt (aka MJ Kelli ) of WFLZ , Bubba will now address another law suit with a live announcement on his show on Thursday, March 20. Tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. EST, Bubba will host Eric Block , the attorney for Mark Lunsford , on his program. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:58:58 GMT)

Dallas Lawyer Specializes in Animal Welfare and Rights
Veterinary malpractice, wrongful canine death, lawsuits against unethical breeders—the legal system is going to the dogs. Attorney Yolanda Eisenstein specializes in "animal law." So far, she's the only lawyer in Dallas whose practice focuses on the rights, needs and welfare of pets. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:38:55 GMT)

Medical damages compo shouldn't be capped: lawyer
A lawyer representing former patients of Jayant Patel says legislation that restricts the amount of compensation paid to victims of medical mistakes needs to be reviewed. (Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:00:00 GMT)

Attorney questions ordinance governing sexually oriented businesses
A Memphis attorney raised questions Wednesday about a new ordinance governing sexually oriented businesses in Shelby County. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:18:46 GMT)

Loophole lawyer considers suing Gwent Police for 'vendetta' against him
A celebrity lawyer who specialises in getting high-profile clients cleared of motoring offences is considering legal action against Gwent Police who he claims are waging a vendetta against him. Nick Freeman, whose clients include David Beckham, Jeremy Clarkson and Sir Alex Ferguson said a recent case brought by the police against him was an attempt to discredit him (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:27:58 GMT)

Mark Andrews Jr., retired attorney and civic leader, dies at age 75
Mark Andrews Jr., a retired Kelso attorney and tree farmer, died Monday on one of his tree farms in the 3500 block of Mount Brynion Road, Kelso. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 02:51:46 GMT)

Attorney: Lankford Dumped Victim's Body In Ocean
A defense attorney says Masumi Watanabe died accidentally after falling out of his client's truck. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:37:20 GMT)

Lawyer in desegregation case runs for school board
Arthur A. Benson II, the lawyer who represented the schoolchildren in the Kansas City School District’s desegregation case, plans to run as a write-in candidate for the school board. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:41:29 GMT)

Attorney and civic leader dies at 85
Calder Womble, an attorney who worked with many of Winston-Salem’s biggest companies and who helped city officials with downtown development in the 1980s, died yesterday. He was 85. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:02:45 GMT)

Attorney candidates spar over crime rate
Prosecutors Jay Plotkin and Angela Corey, the two announced state attorney candidates, wasted no time sparring Wednesday on topics ranging from murders to bad check writers during their first major campaign appearance together. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:25:29 GMT)

Woman Involved In Shooting With Police Officer Hires Prominent Attorney
An alleged road rage victim hires a prominent SD attorney. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:34:25 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer jailed on fraud charges
Father of Miami Heat player reportedly counted among at least seven victims They hired Patrick Joseph Dooley to help when auto accidents left them injured and in pain. Instead, the personal injury lawyer stole his clients' insurance settlement money, gave them the runaround and then disappeared, his alleged victims and the Broward Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:50:35 GMT)

Attorney pounces on contradictions
Not an inch. That's exactly what attorney Joseph Duffy is giving star witness Stuart Levine in his testimony against Duffy's client Antoin "Tony" Rezko. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:53:35 GMT)

Kerik hires new lawyer in criminal case
WHITE PLAINS - Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik made a brief court appearance with his new lawyer yesterday in U.S. District Court in White Plains. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:34:09 GMT)

Palm Bay proposes 'transition' contract for city attorney
Some Palm Bay City Council members want to reward city attorney Nicholas Tsamoutales' 30 years of service by allowing him to transition into retirement during the next five years with a promotion to "attorney emeritus" and a salary of $100,000 a year. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:41:19 GMT)

Helena lawyer opposes McGrath
HELENA - Ron Waterman, a Helena lawyer of almost four decades, filed Wednesday to run for chief justice of the Montana Supreme Court, providing opposition to Attorney General Mike McGrath. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:08:13 GMT)

Lawyer gets 7-year term for a $15M stock fraud
A Denver lawyer is heading to federal prison for seven years. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:12:29 GMT)

Joseph Carter, 38, Fort Lauderdale attorney and family man
Joseph Carter had no problem yelling a one-liner in the middle of a silent, crowded elevator — he was as much a dedicated joker as he was a dedicated attorney, his family and friends said. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:20:53 GMT)

Wildomar names interim manager, attorney
WILDOMAR -- Former Elk Grove City Manager John Danielson was named Wildomar's interim manager and Julie Hayward Biggs, the attorney for Banning and Goleta, was named temporary city attorney during Wednesday's meeting of the Wildomar City Council-elect. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:10:50 GMT)

Four to contend for Sixth Judicial District Attorney post
For more information on municipal, county, state and national elections, visit election central. SILVER CITY — Incumbent Sixth Judicial District Attorney Mary Lynne Newell will have to defend her seat against three Democratic challengers in the June 3 primary election. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:52:23 GMT)

Chiero's lawyer seeks dismissal
WORCESTER - The lawyer for an Uxbridge man accused of stabbing his mother to death will ask that the murder charge be dismissed because prosecutors allegedly failed to present evidence favorable to his client to a grand jury. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:56:10 GMT)

Attorney: Feds violated client's rights
Federal authorities violated the rights of a man accused of setting off a bomb at the downtown Salt Lake City Main Library by listening to recordings of his phone conversations with his lawyers, a defense attorney told a judge Wednesday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 08:56:32 GMT)

Lawyer was known for his practical attitude, wit
BOWLING GREEN - Harry G. Roebke, 92, who retired last year after 65 years as a lawyer and who once was solicitor for more than a dozen Wood County villages, died Friday in Heritage Corner, where he'd lived in assisted living about a year. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:53:48 GMT)

Woman in Oceanide shooting hires Foley attorney
OCEANSIDE -- A woman shot Saturday night by an off-duty San Diego police officer during an alleged road-rage incident has hired the attorney who represented former San Diego Chargers linebacker Steve Foley after he was shot by another off-duty officer in 2006. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:11:31 GMT)

1 lawyer disbarred, 1 suspended
An Altamonte Springs lawyer was disbarred and an Orlando lawyer was suspended for ethical violations, The Florida Bar said. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:51:22 GMT)

Helena attorney to run for chief justice post
HELENA — Helena attorney Ron Waterman announced Wednesday he is running for Montana Supreme Court chief justice against current Attorney General Mike McGrath. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:04:20 GMT)

Picture Perfect: 62 pounds lighter, North Andover attorney now keeping up with his son
NORTH ANDOVER — A picture may be worth a thousand words to some, but it's probably even more meaningful for North Andover attorney Scott Masse. More than a year ago, he studied a family photo in which he didn't seem to fit in. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:28:35 GMT)

Lunsford Won't Sue Sheriff, Attorney Says On Bubba Show
An attorney for Mark Lunsford, the father of a Citrus County girl abducted and slain three years ago, announced on a morning talk radio show that he has abandoned plans to sue the sheriff's office over the case. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:38:50 GMT)

Local attorney’s license annulled
WILLIAMSON – The office of a local attorney, William H. Duty, remains closed as a result of action by the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel which served notice on him that his license to practice law in West Virginia had been annulled. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:18:54 GMT)

St. Paul Attorney Looks To Unseat 4-Term Dem.
A defense attorney from St. Paul is taking a shot at a seat in Congress, but he'll have to unseat four-term Democratic incumbent Betty McCollum to get there. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:01:28 GMT)

Arrest Affidavit Quotes Slain Plantation Lawyer
An arrest affidavit for the suspect in the killing of a Plantation lawyer featured quotes from an e-mail written by the victim. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:17:03 GMT)

Shareholder lawyer Melvyn Weiss to plead guilty
U.S. class-action lawyer Melvyn Weiss, known for suing large corporations on behalf of investors, has agreed to plead guilty in a criminal case contending his firm paid secret kickbacks to plaintiffs in lawsuits, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:43:07 GMT)

Shareholder lawyer Melvyn Weiss to plead guilty
NEW YORK (Reuters)—Class-action lawyer Melvyn Weiss, famed for suing large corporations on behalf of investors, will plead guilty in a criminal case contending his firm paid secret kickbacks to plaintiffs in lawsuits, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:43:12 GMT)

Shareholder lawyer to plead guilty in kickback case
Class-action lawyer Melvyn Weiss, known for suing large corporations on behalf of investors, has agreed to plead guilty in a criminal case contending his firm paid secret kickbacks to plaintiffs in lawsuits, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:45:10 GMT)

Defense lawyer held in contempt for lewd gesture at judge
Adam Reposa jailed briefly while representing DWI client. An Austin defense lawyer was jailed briefly last week after being accused of making a lewd gesture at a judge while representing a driving while intoxicated client in court. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:37:04 GMT)

Defense says Poulsen wanted lawyer involved in discussions at heart of bribery case
Lance Poulsen, the former CEO of Dublin-based National Century Financial Enterprises Inc. wanted to include his lawyer in conversations with a fellow executive that eventually led to the witness-tampering charges against him, a defense attorney alleged Thursday morning. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:40:32 GMT)

Lawyer to plead guilty in class-action kickback scheme
Melvin Weiss faced up to 40 years in prison on charges that were to be tried in Los Angeles. His ex-partner William Lerach pleaded guilty last month to the scheme that generated millions in legal fees Lawyer Melvyn Weiss has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he participated in a wide-ranging kickback scheme that generated millions in legal fees by filing class-action lawsuits against ... (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:53:12 GMT)

On lawyer's ethics, Florida Bar can help
Q. My late boyfriend's estate is going through probate; I'm the beneficiary. The probate lawyer is dragging his feet and won't return my calls. What are my options? (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:10:09 GMT)

Accused killer of Plantation attorney denied bond
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A Broward judge denied bond to the man arrested for the murder of a Plantation attorney. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:43:12 GMT)

Statements by Weiss and Attorney on Plea
ATTORNEY FOR MELVYN I. WEISS. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:57:59 GMT)

Scott announces for Caddo district attorney
Retired Caddo District Judge Charles Scott today formally announced his candidacy for Caddo district attorney. Scott, 60, was chief judge of the 1st Judicial District Court when he retired at the end of last month. He is running for the office being vacated by retiring Caddo District Attorney Paul Carmouche, (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:02:08 GMT)

New Wiggins attorney specialist in town law
Sam Light of Light, Harrington and Dawes has replaced Deanna Durfee as the Wiggins town attorney. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:06:38 GMT)

Prominent Lawyer to Plead Guilty
Melvyn I. Weiss, a prolific filer of lawsuits against publicly held corporations, has reached a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in Los Angeles, according to his defense lawyer. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:39:53 GMT)

Skakel's former attorney publishes memoir
Defense attorney Mickey Sherman, who lost Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder trial, defends his unorthodox ways in a book being published next month. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 20:44:31 GMT)

Weber County attorney asks for more information on crash that killed cheerleader
Posted: 3:19 PM- Ogden police officers and the Weber County Attorney's Office are screening an investigation into the death of Alyssa Lopez, a West High School cheerleader killed last month in a traffic accident. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:39:31 GMT)

Tryst costs lawyer his license
A Butler County lawyer's sexual relationship with a female divorce-court client has cost him his law license. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:06:17 GMT)

Gitmo lawyer accuses U.S. soldiers of war crimes
The military lawyer for an alleged al-Qaeda fighter at Guantanamo Bay said Thursday that accounts of the firefight in which he was captured indicate some U.S. soldiers and not his client should be charged for war crimes. (Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:27:58 GMT)

Prominent lawyer pleads guilty in kickback scheme
Lawyer Melvyn Weiss has agreed to plead guilty to charges that he participated in a kickback scheme that generated millions in legal fees by filing class-action lawsuits against some of the biggest names in corporate America. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:17:19 GMT)

Langford's Attorney Takes Stand in His Defense
HONOLULU (KHNL) -- The defense attorney in the murder trial of the man accused of killing missing Japanese visitor Masumi Watanabe will take the stand in his defense. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:17:43 GMT)

Wade's attorney wants access to autopsy report
Joshua Wade's attorney wants access to Mindy Schloss' autopsy report. Wade has been charged with four counts, including bank fraud, for allegedly using the ATM card of the Anchorage nurse whose body was found six weeks after being reported missing August 6th. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:40:45 GMT)

U.S. attorney: public vigilance crucial
The only way to prevent corruption is through the community, a U.S. attorney who prosecuted two Palm Beach County commissioners and a Broward County sheriff told The Martin County Consensus Thursday. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 02:50:34 GMT)

Military lawyer for Guantanamo detainee: evidence suggests US soldiers committed war crimes
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- The military lawyer for an alleged al-Qaida fighter at Guantanamo Bay said Thursday that accounts of the firefight in which he was captured indicate some U.S. soldiers -- and not his client -- should be charged for war crimes. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:46:12 GMT)

Fla. Supreme Court Sanctions Attorney and Limits His Filings
Embattled attorney Jack Thompson was sanctioned Thursday by the Florida Supreme Court, which won't accept more filings from him without another Florida Bar member's signature. Thompson, who is fighting potentially career-ending Bar disciplinary charges, could face contempt of court proceedings or other sanctions if he disobeys the order, warned the court, which referred to Thompson's "continued ... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:08:06 GMT)

Judge Found in Violation of Conduct Code After Ordering Attorney to Be Shackled
The D.C. Commission on Judicial Disabilities and Tenure determined last week that D.C. Superior Court Judge John Bayly Jr. violated the code of judicial conduct when he ordered a Public Defender Service attorney to be shackled after an argument. Attorney Liyah Brown was also subjected to a pat-down search and held in a cell with misdemeanor defendants for about 45 minutes. The commission said in ... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:09:16 GMT)

High-Profile Lawyer Plans Guilty Plea In Kickbacks
Prominent lawyer Melvyn Weiss has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering in a lucrative kickback scheme involving payments to plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits targeting some of the largest corporations in the nation, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:21:07 GMT)

Lawyer to plead guilty in scheme
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prominent lawyer Melvyn Weiss agreed to plead guilty to racketeering in a lucrative kickback... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:37:37 GMT)

Digest: Attorney agrees to plead guilty
Prominent attorney Melvyn Weiss has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering in a lucrative kickback scheme involving payments to plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:47:43 GMT)

Prosecutor: Attorney to plead guilty in kickback scheme
Prominent attorney Melvyn Weiss has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering in a lucrative kickback scheme involving payments to plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits targeting some of the largest U.S. corporations, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Weiss, 72, also will acknowledge that he and others concealed secret payment arrangements that his firm, Milberg Weiss, had with named plaintiffs in ... (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:07:05 GMT)

Region's U.S. attorney's office disbands public integrity unit
The U.S. attorney in Los Angeles has done away with a specialized public integrity unit and reassigned about 17 lawyers to two other divisions. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:08:25 GMT)

Former Hollywood deputy city attorney wins top post
Hollyood decided to bring back its former deputy city attorney to become the city's top legal advisor, when commissioners voted Thursday to make Jeffrey Sheffel the next city attorney. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:13:59 GMT)

Attorney general's opinion may help protect Luke field
An auxiliary field vital to the mission of Luke Air Force Base would be protected from encroaching development if Maricopa County ended up following a legal opinion released Thursday by state Attorney General Terry Goddard. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:05:12 GMT)

Kerviel no fall guy in scandal: Lawyer
PARIS–Former Société Générale trader Jérôme Kerviel has emerged from a spell in prison determined not to become the fall guy over a trading scandal at the French bank, his lawyer said yesterday. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:48:53 GMT)

Attorney admits guilt in kickback scheme
Attorney Melvyn Weiss has agreed to plead guilty to racketeering in a lucrative kickback scam. It involved payments to plaintiffs in class-action lawsuits targeting some of the largest corporations in the nation, federal prosecutors said Thursday. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:18:38 GMT)

Lawyer suspended over relationship with divorce client
A Butler County lawyer's sexual relationship with a female divorce-court client has cost him his law license. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:45:44 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer David Mazanec sentenced to prison for stealing settlement
A fiery crash nine years ago stole Katherine Frank's ability to walk. When she received an $800,000 settlement stemming from the crash, her estate lawyer stole half the money. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:49:18 GMT)

Trial set for lawyer accused in illegal donations to John Edwards
DETROIT (AP) - A federal judge in Detroit has rejected a request by a high-profile lawyer to dismiss a criminal indictment stemming from donations made to the 2004 presidential campaign of John Edwards. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:29:21 GMT)

Skakel's Former Attorney Publishes Memoir
Defense attorney Mickey Sherman, who lost Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel's murder trial, defends his unorthodox ways in a book being published next month. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 12:53:36 GMT)

Lawyer guilty of salon extortion
A Manchester lawyer who threatened to sue a Concord salon for pricing haircuts differently for men and women and then took money to settle the matter was found guilty of theft by extortion. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:07:29 GMT)

N.H. lawyer's settlement offer deemed extortion
A lawyer who says he was just trying to settle a case has been convicted of extortion. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:59:51 GMT)

Lawyer's Settlement Offer Deemed Extortion
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- A lawyer who said he was just trying to settle a case has been convicted of extortion. Daniel Hynes, of Manchester, told a Concord hair salon to pay him $1,000 15 months ago or face a lawsuit because the different prices it charged for men and women were discriminatory. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 16:11:15 GMT)

Attorney Has License Revoked
The Iowa Supreme Court has revoked the license of an Des Moines-area attorney. Allan Rauch of Windsor Heights allegedly deceived a client and the district court by practicing with a suspended license. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:38:45 GMT)

Austin attorney put in jail after "obscene gesture" in court
Austin attorney Adam Reposa is in trouble with a Travis County judge who says he made an obscene gesture in her courtroom. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:19:58 GMT)

Attorney Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Client Sentenced
CLEVELAND -- An attorney who stole half of an $800,000 settlement awarded to a woman who was crippled in a traffic accident has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for mail fraud. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:21:21 GMT)

Another Lawyer Pleads Guilty in Bribery Case
David Zachary Scruggs, the son of the recently disgraced trial lawyer Richard F. Scruggs, has agreed to plead guilty in a bribery case involving a state judge. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:57:59 GMT)

Prominent Nevada Attorney Herbert Jones Dies at 93
Longtime Nevada attorney Herb Jones, a founding partner of the prominent Jones Vargas law firm, died Wednesday at home. He was 93. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:10:56 GMT)

Former politico, rural Alabama lawyer now plaintiff powerhouse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Jere Beasley was nearly broke and looking for work after getting whipped in a race for governor 30 years ago. Since then, the rural Alabama lawyer has re-emerged as a powerhouse plaintiffs' attorney whose firm counts more than $20 billion in verdicts and settlements. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:12:01 GMT)

Attorney General would consider spy bill deal
Attorney General Michael Mukasey said on Friday he was open to compromise with Congress on renewing an anti-terrorism spy bill that has been deadlocked over whether telephone companies should be shielded from lawsuits. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:13:48 GMT)

Prominent Nevada attorney Herbert Jones dies at 93
Longtime Nevada attorney Herb Jones, a founding partner of the prominent Jones Vargas law firm, died Wednesday at home. He was 93. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:37:38 GMT)

U.S. Attorney General would consider spy bill deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey said on Friday he was open to compromise with Congress on renewing an anti-terrorism spy bill that has been deadlocked over whether telephone companies should be shielded from lawsuits. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:37:39 GMT)

Jayalalithaa's ex-lawyer joins DMK
AIADMK supremo's former lawyer N Jothi - who quit the party in a huff a few days ago - on Friday formally joined DMK in presence of party president Karunanidhi. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:43:12 GMT)

DeNaples' lawyer: Charges rely on lies told by mob boss
A lawyer for a casino owner charged with lying about alleged mob ties said the case against his client relies heavily on lies told by a reputed mob boss, a newspaper reported Friday. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 21:40:13 GMT)

Hobbs lawyer appointed district judge
Associated Press - March 21, 2008 6:25 PM ET SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A Hobbs lawyer has been appointed to a state district judgeship in southeastern New Mexico. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:28:06 GMT)

Attorney general to issue opinion on whether S.C. should sue in fed license fight
COLUMBIA The state attorney general is preparing an opinion on whether the South Carolina would have a case if it decided to sue the federal government over new driver's licenses. (Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:36:18 GMT)

Hobbs lawyer appointed district judge
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - A Hobbs lawyer has been appointed to a state district judgeship in southeastern New Mexico. Gov. Richardson named William Shoobridge to replace William McBee, who retired earlier this month in the 5th Judicial District. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 02:03:40 GMT)

Attorney Represents Family Of Teen Shot By Police With Taser Gun
Eyewitness News has learned a high-profile attorney now represents the family of a boy shot by police with a Taser gun. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:48:44 GMT)

Indian American lawyer sues TV serial producers for libel
New York, March 22: An Indian American lawyer who claims he was defamed by an episode of popular crime drama "Law & Order" can press on with his $15 million libel suit against the TV show's producers, a US judge has ruled. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 03:49:30 GMT)

State Attorney Candidates Face Off In Debate
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Next year, for the first time in nearly two decades, there will be a new state attorney in Jacksonville. Angela Corey and Jay Plotkin will both appear on the ballot this August. At one time both candidates worked under State Attorney Harry Shorstein. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:06:02 GMT)

Attorney's Mission Is to Erase the Stigma of Depression
Despite a landmark 1991 study by Johns Hopkins University, in which lawyers ranked first in incidence rate for clinical depression among 105 professions surveyed, attorney Daniel T. Lukasik says, "Lawyers don't talk about it." So he set himself a mission. He helped create the Committee to Assist Lawyers with Depression, built a Web site offering information on the disorder geared to the ... (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:08:46 GMT)

St. Paul attorney looks to upend 4-term Democrat in Congress
ST. PAUL — A defense attorney from St. Paul is taking a shot at a seat in Congress, but he’ll have to unseat four-term Democratic incumbent Betty McCollum to get there. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:26:30 GMT)

Affordable Housing sues attorney
Having exhausted its legal appeals and facing a roughly $2 million judgment awarded to a building contractor, Charleston Affordable Housing is suing its former attorney for malpractice. The now-inactive nonprofit group that once built affordable homes in Charleston claims attorney Frank M.... (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:51:38 GMT)

City lawyer may face contempt charge
The city's top lawyer and its deputy director of human resources have been ordered to appear in court Monday to say why they should not be held in contempt for apparently failing to cooperate with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy's investigation. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:19:27 GMT)

Famed attorney's son pleads guilty in bribery case
The last defendant in the bribery case that brought down powerful plaintiffs' attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs — his son — pleaded guilty Friday in a deal with federal prosecutors . (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:48:43 GMT)

Alabama lawyer is South's newest tort king
Jere Beasley was nearly broke and looking for work after getting whipped in a race for governor 30 years ago. Since then, the Alabama lawyer has re-emerged as a powerhouse plaintiffs' attorney. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 05:48:53 GMT)

Attorney: Santee chief will be cleared
The attorney for Santee Police Chief Kenneth McCaster said the chief will be fully exonerated of charges following his arrest on misdemeanor traffic violations on Thursday. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 06:10:36 GMT)

Attorney general warns of electric bill scam
Attorney General Larry Long is alerting consumers of an electric bill scam that has surfaced in South Dakota. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 07:23:15 GMT)

DeNaples’ lawyer says case hangs on lies of a mobster
HARRISBURG — A lawyer for a casino owner charged with lying about alleged mob ties said the case against his client relies heavily on lies told by a reputed mob boss, a newspaper reported Friday. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:04:59 GMT)

Lawyer: Missing man healthy, moved
A lawyer for a Chicago businessman who hasn't been seen by his family since last fall says the man is now living in Hong Kong with his second wife. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:11:07 GMT)

News of the Weird: Lawyer charged with assault over violent handshake
Lawyer Kathy Brewer Rentas, 49, was charged with assault in February after asking to shake hands with federal lawyer Jennifer Keane (who was prosecuting Rentas' husband for probation violation). (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 08:33:11 GMT)

Drugs still crowd court dockets state's attorney says
Drug-related cases continue to account for about 40 percent of all the felonies charged by prosecutors in Kane County, State's Attorney John Barsanti told county officials this week.. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:11:32 GMT)

Former rural Alabama lawyer now a powerhouse
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Jere Beasley was nearly broke and looking for work after getting whipped in a race for governor 30 years ago. Since then, the rural Alabama lawyer has re-emerged as a powerhouse plaintiffs' attorney whose firm counts more than $20 billion in verdicts and settlements. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:50:50 GMT)

DeNaples' lawyer: Charges based on lies told by reputed mob boss
Attorney cites examples of alleged false testimony details. A lawyer for a casino owner charged with lying about alleged mob ties said the case against his client relies heavily on lies told by a reputed mob boss, a newspaper reported Friday. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:01:33 GMT)

Ex-F&S Oil president in Connecticut, attorney says
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WATERBURY -- Ousted F&S Oil President Christopher Carr is in Connecticut, and is in contact with state officials through his attorney, his lawyer said Tuesday. Brian E. Spears, a Westport attorney representing Carr, said he is regularly in contact with Carr, but would not disclose his location, or comment on the demise of F&S Oil. More details in Wednesday's ... (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:20:39 GMT)

SMC agrees to return Sumilao land to farmers -- lawyer
MANILA, Philippines -- Food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) assured the Sumilao farmers of ownership over 144 hectares of disputed land in Bukidnon over the Holy Week break and has agreed to return the property to them, the farmers’ lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 11:46:42 GMT)

DeNaples' lawyer: Charges rely on lies told by mob boss
A lawyer for a casino owner charged with lying about alleged ties to organized crime says the case against his client relies heavily on lies told by a reputed mob... (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 12:49:39 GMT)

Attorney: Player's father victim himself in theft case
A defense attorney says that a University of Kentucky basketball player's father who faces a theft charge is a victim himself. Jeff Carter, father of junior center Jared Carter, is accused of scamming a couple of $4,800 for season basketball tickets. Jeff Carter was indicted on a theft charge and being a persistent felony offender. He pleaded not guilty. Attorney Tucker Richardson says Jeff ... (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:13:01 GMT)

Johnson County commissioners have summoned District Attorney Phill Kline to discuss the hiring of a special prosecutor ...
Commissioners worry about Kline's hiring of a former co-worker for the independent probe of Paul Morrison, who's accused of misconduct while having an affair with a subordinate. Morrison resigned his post as attorney general after admitting to the affair, but he has denied other allegations. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 19:59:53 GMT)

Activist Lawyer With Ties To Chinese Dissident Missing
An activist lawyer with close ties to a jailed Chinese dissident is missing, a rights group said Friday. Check out the LawFuel Jobs Network at http://www.lawfuel.com/law-jobs.asp (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 21:49:05 GMT)

Texas Attorney Accused Of Making Obscene Gesture
A defense attorney in Austin found himself on the other side of the law after reportedly making a "masturbatory" gesture in Court. (Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:27:05 GMT)