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Sacked Mancini ropes in lawyer to protect his interests
MILAN: Former coach Roberto Mancini said on Friday he had asked his lawyer to protect his interests and defend his reputation over the reasons given by Inter Milan for sacking him. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:06:38 GMT)

Attorney: Search of news anchor's home involved ex-anchor
An attorney representing KYW-TV anchor Larry Mendte says the FBI searched his client's home in a case involving former co-anchor Alycia Lane, which her attorney suggested involved a possible invasion of her privacy. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:13:09 GMT)

Hero lawyer sues Army over sex discrimination
A female Army lawyer who helped to rescue two SAS soldiers held prisoner in Iraq is suing the Army for £650,000 after claiming she was "victimised" by senior officers. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:20:53 GMT)

Attorney: Search of news anchor's home involved ex-anchor
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An attorney representing KYW-TV anchor Larry Mendte says the FBI searched his client's home in a case involving former co-anchor Alycia Lane -- and her attorney suggests that it involves a possible invasion of her privacy. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:24:56 GMT)

Development lawyer helps steer Austin's growth
His detractors say Richard Suttle Jr. is a hired gun for powerful development interests, a $425-an-hour lawyer who uses his City Hall connections to outmaneuver opponents and steer controversial projects through the city's complex approval process. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:28:08 GMT)

Former South Bend lawyer released from federal prison
SOUTH BEND--A once-prominent Michiana lawyer is out of federal prison after serving a four-year sentence. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:19:57 GMT)

German minister met Khodorkovsky lawyer: report
The German magazine, Der Spiegel, has reported that foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier met a lawyer representing jailed Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky during a recent visit to Moscow. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:28:41 GMT)

Attorney General Asks CA to Delay Gay Marriage Ruling
Utah’s Attorney General is joining the fight against California’s gay marriage ruling. Mark Shurtleff, along with nine other states’ attorneys general, sent a letter to the California Supreme Court. It asks them to delay a final ruling on legalizing gay marriage until California voters decide the issue in November. Shurtleff is concerned about so called “tourism marriages.” He and the other ... (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:03:15 GMT)

More Pressure On Gordon Brown As Ex Attorney General Lord Goldsmith Attacks 42-Day Terrorism Plan
Gordon Brown has suffered a new blow after former attorney general Lord Goldsmith launched a scathing attack on plans to hold terrorist suspects for 42 days without charge. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:34:35 GMT)

Former South Bend lawyer Kusbach leaves prison
SOUTH BEND — A once-prominent Michiana lawyer is out of federal prison after serving a four-year sentence. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:08:02 GMT)

Nursing students offered help at test, lawyer says
The lawyer for one of the Prairie View A&M University nursing students accused of cheating during a final exam said a faculty member overseeing the test encouraged students to seek help from fellow students waiting nearby. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 05:47:37 GMT)

Lawyer hopes site leads to Kissel killer
The defense lawyer for the Massachusetts man charged with killing Andrew Kissel has created a Web site he hopes will generate leads about other suspects to share with authorities and prove his client's innocence, he said. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:32:51 GMT)

Lawyer creates Web site to prove client's innocence
GREENWICH - The defense lawyer for the Massachusetts man charged with killing Andrew Kissel has created a Web site he said he hopes will generate leads about other suspects to share with authorities and prove his client's innocence, he said. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 07:01:54 GMT)

Rolle, attorney split on trial move
A Casper man charged with murdering a woman he once dated "adamantly opposed" his attorney's effort to move his murder trial outside of Natrona County, his attorney said Friday. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 08:58:06 GMT)

Area attorney's newest novel garnering praise
If you're looking for a summer read, area attorney Bruce Steinberg has a story for you. Steinberg, under his pen name B.R. Robb, is the author of River Ghosts, a soon-to-be-released novel that's garnering praise from influential places. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:09:05 GMT)

Race for attorney general highlights rift in county
Northwest Indiana's delegates to the state Republican Convention will converge on Indianapolis today to choose between Jon Costas and Greg Zoeller as the party's candidate for attorney general. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:16:19 GMT)

Doyle appoints new Dodge County district attorney
MADISON Gov. Jim Doyle has appointed William Bedker as Dodge County district attorney. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:30:47 GMT)

Zardari's lawyer Ahsan says graft cases were justified
PPP Chairman Asif Ali Zardari today faced a frontal attack from party leader and his lawyer in several graft cases Aitzaz Ahsan who said most of the allegations against him and his wife, slain former premier Benazir Bhutto, were justified. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:35:07 GMT)

Top Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Arrested: Lawyer
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Arthur Mutambara, leader of a breakaway faction of Zimbabwe's main opposition Movement for Democratic Change party, was arrested on Sunday at his home in Harare, his lawyer said. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:41:57 GMT)

Attorney seeks dismissal of child abuse charge
The attorney representing a Midland man charged with first-degree child abuse is asking that the case against his client be dismissed. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 10:47:34 GMT)

Troy attorney receives award from county bar association
Michael Umphrey, an attorney with an office in Troy, will be awarded for 40 years of service to the legal profession at the Oakland County Bar Association's 74th annual meeting June 11. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:03:50 GMT)

Top Zimbabwe opposition figure arrested: lawyer
The leader of a rebel faction of Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change became the most senior opposition politician to be arrested Sunday when he was held over a written attack on Robert Mugabe. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 11:34:15 GMT)

Former South Bend lawyer Kusbach leaves prison
SOUTH BEND — A once-prominent Michiana lawyer is out of federal prison after serving a four-year sentence. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:38:02 GMT)

Attorney for Governor Blunt Seeks To Dismiss Lawsuit
An attorney for Republican Gov. Matt Blunt wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he must turn over records to investigators appointed by Democratic Attorney General Jay Nixon. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 15:22:33 GMT)

Colbry runs for 4th term as prosecuting attorney
CORUNNA - Randy Colbry, 58, of Corunna, has filed to run for election to a fourth four-year term as Shiawassee County Prosecuting Attorney. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:13:44 GMT)

Harlan attorney indicted on theft charges
HARLAN, Ky. -- A Harlan County attorney was served with an indictment warrant Thursday, by the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office on several counts of allegedly illegally taking almost one million dollars from a client whose power of attorney he had over her estate. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 18:51:06 GMT)

Journo 'tortured' - lawyer
An journalism student sentenced to death for insulting Islam has to have a medical check-up after his lawyer claimed he had been tortured. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:03:21 GMT)

Lawyer Hopes To Clear Client With Web Site
A lawyer representing a Massachusetts man charged with killing a Greenwich developer has set up a Web site he hopes will clear his client. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:03:41 GMT)

Defense lawyer sets up Web site soliciting tips
A lawyer who represents a Massachusetts man charged in the killing of Greenwich developer Andrew Kissel has set up a Web site he hopes will generate leads to clear his client. (Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:18:17 GMT)

UP Police treated Rajesh Talwar very badly: Lawyer
The lawyer of Aarushi murder accused Rajesh Talwar has alleged that his client was made to sit out for 48 hours without being allowed to sleep. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:59:35 GMT)

State Supreme Court ruling won’t affect Lincoln ban, attorney says
A Nebraska Supreme Court ruling striking down a portion of Omaha’s smoking ban won’t affect the Lincoln law, an attorney for the city of Lincoln said. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:36:11 GMT)

District attorney confident of victory
District Attorney Steve Cooley isn't much concerned about his re-election chances Tuesday, rating his two opponents "not in my league. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 05:55:14 GMT)

UP Police treated Rajesh Talwar very badly: Lawyer
NOIDA: The lawyer of Rajesh Talwar, accused of murdering his daughter Aarushi and the family's domestic help Hemraj, has alleged that the dentist was treated "very badly" by the Noida police. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:39:46 GMT)

REPORTER ORDERED TO TESTIFY IN R. KELLY TRIAL: Also, lawyer tossed from court house for trying to give singer a CD.
*Chicago Sun-Times music critic Jim DeRogatis was ordered Friday to testify in R. Kelly's child pornography trial after his lawyer's argument that he was protected by reporter's privilege and the 1st Amendment was rejected. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:07:21 GMT)

Ex-WP member arrested for insulting public officer: lawyer
A FORMER Singaporean lawyer, who is now a US resident, has been arrested here for insulting a public servant, his lawyer Chia Ti Lik said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:34:11 GMT)

US Blogger Charged In Singapore: Lawyer
SINGAPORE (AFP)--A California-based blogger has been arrested and charged in Singapore over comments he made about a defamation case filed by the city- state's political leaders, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:42:37 GMT)

Iran jails man campaigning for women's rights-lawyer
TEHRAN (Reuters) - A court has sentenced a male activist for greater female rights in Iran to one year in prison, his lawyer and a fellow campaigner said on Monday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:00:27 GMT)

German foreign minister meets with Khodorkovsky's lawyer
MOSCOW. June 2 (Interfax) - German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has discussed the possibility of a lawful release of former Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky with his lawyer, Yuri Schmidt. "Our meeting with Steinmeier lasted for about 90 minutes. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:42:00 GMT)

W. Melbourne could hire attorney Tuesday
WEST MELBOURNE -- Tuesday night, officials may hire a new city attorney, which would be their sixth since December 2006. The West Melbourne City Council interviewed six job finalists Saturday morning, Mayor Hal Rose said. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:06:17 GMT)

Jurors set to resume deliberations in case of Southfield attorney Fieger
Jurors are scheduled to resume deliberations this morning in the criminal case against Southfield attorney Geoffrey Fieger and his law partner, Vernon (Ven) Johnson. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:19:13 GMT)

U.S. lawyer charged in Singapore for insulting judge
A U.S. lawyer was charged in a Singapore court on Monday for allegedly insulting a judge in an email and on his website, court documents showed. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:34:36 GMT)

Crane Collapse: District Attorney, Buildings Department Investigation
The Manhattan District Attorney is looking into whether a crime was committed at the scene of a deadly crane collapse on Friday. The DA wants to know if the New York City Buildings Department ordered a replacement for a faulty turntable that connects the boom to the carriage of the crane. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 11:53:27 GMT)

Attorney for MO Gov. Seeks to Dismiss AG's Lawsuit
BRANSON, Mo. (AP) - An attorney for Republican Gov. Matt Blunt wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit claiming he must turn over records to investigators... (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:30:13 GMT)

U.S. lawyer asks Pakistan to help free Gitmo inmate
An American lawyer pleaded on Monday for the Pakistan government to intervene on behalf of a prisoner being held at the U.S. detention centre at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:31:14 GMT)

Auditor weighs in on complaints about Minn. attorney general
ST. PAUL - Minnesota's legislative auditor is set to weigh in on allegations of misconduct against Attorney General Lori Swanson. The office of Auditor James Nobles says he will release a preliminary assessment in a letter to a legislative panel on Tuesday morning. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:47:31 GMT)

Auditor to weigh in on complaints about Minn. attorney general
Minnesota's legislative auditor is set to weigh in on allegations of misconduct against Attorney General Lori Swanson. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:11:16 GMT)

Lawyer for Guantanamo inmate urges Pakistan govt help
A lawyer for a Pakistani national held in the US prison at Guantanamo Bay for more than three years urged Monday the government to seek his release, saying he was seriously ill. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 16:55:40 GMT)

Apex court shocked at photograph of dead lawyer
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday expressed shock after seeing the photograph of a lawyer who died in judicial custody, chained to a hospital bed, after allegedly having been ordered to be handcuffed by two Allahabad High Court judges. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:11:00 GMT)

Czech attorney dismisses testimony on pressure in favour of Cunek
Prague- Czech Supreme State Attorney Renata Vesecka today dismissed a subordinate state attorney's previous testimony on Supreme Court deputy head Pavel Kucera having exerted pressure on her in the case of Jiri Cunek, deputy prime minister who was prosecuted for corruption last year. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:48:22 GMT)

Lawyer Fieger acquitted of campaign charges
A federal jury in Detroit has found prominent attorney Geoffrey Fieger not guilty of violating campaign finance laws. The one-time lawyer for assisted suicide advocate Jack Kevorkian and a law partner were accused of illegally funneling $127,000 to the 2004 presidential campaign of former U.S. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:02:29 GMT)

Nation of Islam attorney declares conflict in LAPD officer's suit
An attorney for the Nation of Islam told a judge today that he can no longer represent one of its security guards in a lawsuit brought by a police officer because of a conflict of interest. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:25:28 GMT)

Man questioned in attorney’s shooting death won’t get new judge
A request for DNA from a Rockford man who police believe is connected to the death of his attorney played a role in the man’s argument to get a new judge in a separate case. Presiding Judge Joe McGraw denied the request that he voluntarily step down this morning in the Winnebago County Courthouse. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:38:43 GMT)

Class-Action Lawyer Gets 30 Months in Prison
Melvyn I. Weiss, the prominent class-action lawyer, was sentenced to 30 months in prison by a federal district judge in Los Angeles for his role in concealing illegal kickbacks to plaintiffs. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:04:19 GMT)

B.C. attorney general orders special prosecutor for B.C. polygamous community
B.C. Attorney General Wally Oppal has appointed a special prosecutor to look into allegations of misconduct at the B.C. polygamous community of Bountiful. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:09:01 GMT)

Lawyer in Aslamazyan Case Attacked
MOSCOW — Two men attacked and robbed lawyer Viktor Parshutkin on Friday, a few days after he successfully defended media activist Manana Aslamazyan against currency-smuggling charges. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:21:57 GMT)

Tycoon’s Lawyer Meets German Foreign Minister
MOSCOW — Ahead of a trip by President Dmitry Medvedev to Berlin this week, Germany’s foreign minister has met with a lawyer representing Mikhail Khodorkovsky, a German diplomatic source said Saturday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:23:18 GMT)

ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO SUES INSURANCE BROKER WHO TARGETED SENIOR CITIZENS | WBNG-TV Binghamton, NY | Local Top Stories
Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced his office filed suit against an Auburn insurance broker who targeted seniors across the state by selling overlapping home health services policies they did not need. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:43:29 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Issues Subpoena in Currie Investigation
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- The Department of Legislative Services is working with its attorney to comply with a "broad" subpoena from federal investigators, who are probing a case involving an influential state senator, the department's director said Monday. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:52:11 GMT)

Attorney in Pelo case questions evidence handling
Posted: Monday, June 02, 2008 at 3:48 p.m. BLOOMINGTON, ILL. (AP) -- The attorney for a former Bloomington police officer charged in four rapes is questioning whether investigators properly handled evidence in the case. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:55:36 GMT)

Securities Lawyer Weiss Sentenced for Kickbacks
High-profile securities lawyer Melvyn Weiss is sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in an illegal kickback scheme. His firm dominated the securities class-action business, representing disgruntled investors. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:58:53 GMT)

Attorney-general under fire on graft case
A proposed maiden prosecution relating to alleged corruption overseas involving a British company official has been held up for more than four months at the attorney-general’s office, triggering criticism that London is again dragging its feet in tackling accusations of graft. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:52:33 GMT)

Nod to Obama Costs Lawyer Kmiec in Church
All Things Considered , June 2, 2008 · Conservative lawyer Douglas Kmiec was denied communion recently at a mass connected with a gathering of Catholic business people. The priest denounced Kmiec's endorsement of Sen. Barack Obama, then refused to give Kmiec communion. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:38:55 GMT)

S.C. attorney general's office: McKown can return as coroner
YORK — For the first time in two years, Doug McKown and the state attorney general’s office agreed on something. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:57:30 GMT)

Cesar Ramos still searching for attorney
ERIN MATHEWS The family of a Salina boy charged with attempted murder in March is still trying to find an attorney to represent him. Cesar Ramos, 15, who with his brother Juan Ramos, 16, is charged in the shooting of Torrean Hughley, 18, made an appearance Monday in Saline County District Court. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:23:05 GMT)

Louisiana Attorney General's Office looking into moving scams
Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell says his office has found some scams by unscrupulous moving companies. The problem is Caldwell cannot get all of the agencies involved on the same page. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:28:57 GMT)

Attorney Withdraws Lawsuit
Tallahassee attorney Lilja Dandelake withdraws her lawsuit regarding a Leon County Judge seat filed against Supervisor of Elections Ion Sancho. (Mon, 02 Jun 2008 23:50:15 GMT)

Mass. attorney general fines contractor in Holyoke street light repair project
BOSTON - The Massachusetts attorney general's office has fined a Virginia electrical company and its owner $15,929 for violating the state's prevailing wage law and underpaying a worker during a seven-month Holyoke street light repair project in 2006 and 2007. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:10:51 GMT)

Attorney: Accused Miami player entered victim's room by mistake
OXFORD — The Miami University football player accused of assaulting a female student in her dorm room thought he had entered his own room after a night of drinking, according to his attorney. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:15:49 GMT)

Out-of-State Gun Case Lawyer Defaults on Trial
The trial involving a Georgia gun shop that Mayor Bloomberg has accused of selling many guns that were subsequently trafficked into New York City has been postponed indefinitely. The trial had been set to begin tomorrow at a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, but a lawyer for the gun store, John Renzulli, decided to forfeit the case in order to be able to quickly appeal some preliminary rulings by ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:25:49 GMT)

Lawyer for Hulk's jailed son asks for different sentence; 17-year-old in solitary confinement
TAMPA, Fla. - Hulk Hogan's son has asked a judge to change his jail sentence, his lawyer said Monday. Nick Bollea, 17, is serving an eight-month term after pleading no contest to causing a crash that seriously injured his best friend. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:47:34 GMT)

Temple, villagers given time to get lawyer
GEORGE TOWN: A century-old temple, a mini market and seven villagers of Kampung Belacan, Batu Ferringhi have been given time to get a lawyer to defend them in a suit for vacant possession filed by the landowner. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:50:06 GMT)

Hartford to waive rights He'll OK extradition, attorney says, join co-defendant here
A man accused of killing a Winston-Salem man and a volunteer with Meals on Wheels is expected to agree to return to North Carolina to face murder charges, his attorney said yesterday. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:19:33 GMT)

Shove wasn't intended to kill, Hopwood man's attorney tells jury
The attorney for a Fayette County man accused of shoving a woman with such force that she died after striking her head on rocks told jurors Monday his client will admit to pushing the victim but that the killing was unintended. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:22:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Player accused of assault just confused
OXFORD, Ohio (AP) -- The lawyer representing a Miami of Ohio football player accused of assaulting a female student in her dorm room says the player was drunk and entered the woman's room thinking it was his own. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:05:48 GMT)

DEFENSE LAWYER: Spence keeps legacy intact
Wyoming trial lawyer Gerry Spence closed his legendary career Monday on a familiar note: winning -- and with a flourish. As lead criminal lawyer for Geoffrey Fieger, Spence successfully argued, as he has so often, that a powerful federal government had overreached in prosecuting his client. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:19:28 GMT)

NIK SAPEIA'S LAWYER CHALLENGING EVIDENCE BY FOUR WITNESSES
KOTA BAHARU, June 3 (Bernama) -- A lawyer representing businessman Nik Sapeia Nik Yusof who is charged with causing hurt to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and three others, today urged the Magistrate's Court here to strike out the evidence by four witnesses. The witnesses were Wan Mohd Hafiz Wan Awang, Mohd Zaid Mohamad @ Yassin, Mohd Ali Da'em Ibrahim and police cameraman L/Cpl ... (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 09:06:08 GMT)

Class-action attorney gets 30 months in kickback case
LOS ANGELES – Prominent attorney Melvyn Weiss was sentenced yesterday to 30 months in prison after authorities accused him of helping orchestrate a lucrative lawsuit kickback scheme targeting some of the largest corporations in the nation. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:11:48 GMT)

Class action lawyer Weiss sentenced to 30 months
Melyvn Weiss, the class-action lawyer who helped win billions of dollars in settlements from some of the world’s biggest corporations, was on Monday sentenced to two and half years in prison for his role in a scheme to pay kickbacks to clients. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:59:47 GMT)

Attorney brushes off Navy sonar complaint
The Navy recently complained about differing sonar restrictions imposed by courts in California and Hawai'i, but an attorney for plaintiffs in a Hawai'i lawsuit said the two sets of rules resulted from the Navy's "unwillingness" to agree to provisions that were previously ordered and pressing the court here to rule differently. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:10:02 GMT)

NC Attorney General To Release Crime Figures
RALEIGH, N.C. -- North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper is set to release annual statewide crime statistics which detail the number of murders, assaults and burglaries committed last year. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:32:44 GMT)

Monticello names Billig as new village attorney
Monticello — The Village of Monticello board unanimously approved the appointment of Jacob Billig as their new attorney Monday evening. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:59:15 GMT)

Entwistle's lawyer faults questioning of jury pool
WOBURN - The long-awaited trial of the Englishman accused of shooting his wife and baby daughter in cold blood in a case that captured attention on both sides of the Atlantic began yesterday with the defense lawyer publicly criticizing the presiding judge. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:22:28 GMT)

ROGERS : City attorney checking appeal on high-rise
ROGERS — The city attorney is investigating the validity of an appeal filed Friday that questions whether an 11-story hotel should have been approved last month. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:32:19 GMT)

Concourt shoots down ex attorney's appeal
A former attorney accused of stealing R1,4-million from his trust account had his application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court dismissed. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:40:38 GMT)

Former E Cape attorney’s appeal fails
A former attorney accused of the theft of R1.4 million from his trust account had his application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court dismissed today. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:48:18 GMT)

Men accused of aggravated robbery indicted, District Attorney says
Two men accused of involvement in a spree of crimes in late 2006 were indicted last week on a charge of aggravated robbery.Prosecutors for the District Attorney's Office allege that Jose Manuel "Whiskey" Nuñez Sanchez, 23, and Sergio "Pelon" Oslan Rivera, 27, broke into a home on Richter Drive on Nov. 11, 2006. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:49:12 GMT)

Attorney says Tucson shooting suspect has mental issues
An attorney for a Tucson man accused of killing a police officer and wounding two Pima County deputies says his client has a history of mental illness and has committed minor crimes. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:54:11 GMT)

THE LAWYER AWARDS 2008 PREVIEW
The Lawyer Awards 2008 is the premier event in the legal calendar. Every June around 1,500 of the industry's leading lawyers gather in the Great Room of the Grosvenor House Hotel to celebrate their achievements of the previous year. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:53:29 GMT)

Shareholders' lawyer sentenced for kickbacks made to clients
Melvyn Weiss, the prominent class-action lawyer, was sentenced in Los Angeles to 30 months in prison for his role in concealing illegal kickbacks to plaintiffs. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:57:45 GMT)

Attorney: Shooting suspect has mental issues
An attorney for a man accused of killing a police officer and wounding two deputies says his client has a history of mental illness. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:23:09 GMT)

Auditor: No basis to investigate Minn. attorney general
Minnesota's legislative auditor says there is no basis for a full-scale investigation of Attorney General Lori Swanson. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:17:32 GMT)

Lawyer: Woman accused in escort service linked to former NY governor to plead guilty
NEW YORK - A woman accused of helping run the prostitution ring patronized by New York's disgraced ex-governor plans to plead guilty Tuesday, her lawyer said. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:25:56 GMT)

Auditor: No basis to investigate Minn. attorney general
Minnesota's legislative auditor said today he won't launch a full-scale investigation of Attorney General Lori Swanson, who has been accused of ethical lapses during a bitter dispute over a union drive in her office. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:51:30 GMT)

Ohio attorney general realigns staff to avoid conflicts
COLUMBUS: Ohio Attorney General Nancy Rogers says she's making personnel changes in her office to avoid possible conflicts of interest. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:55:45 GMT)

How and When To Hire a Lawyer for Your Small Business
There is no good time to hire a lawyer, especially since they are most useful during bad times. Note that it is also an option to hire a lawyer that works in tandem with your business from its conception; they would grow along with it. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:11:42 GMT)

Lynch, Attorney Decline Comment
So far, no comment from either Marshawn Lynch or his attorney to Lynch's potential involvement in a Buffalo police investigation of an alleged hit-and-run accident over the weekend. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:17:48 GMT)

Former Toledoan quits post with state attorney general’s office
COLUMBUS — Former Toledoan Joyce Chapple Tuesday submitted her resignation as chief operating officer of the Ohio Attorney General’s office, but an office spokesman insisted the resignation has nothing to do with the office’s recent troubles. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:31:27 GMT)

Polygamist leader says BC attorney general guilty of religious persecution
VICTORIA - A religious leader from the B.C. polygamous community of Bountiful is accusing the province's attorney general of religious persecution. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:52:00 GMT)

N.C. Attorney General Reports Uptick in Crime
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Attorney General Roy Cooper says the number of reported crimes in North Carolina increased slightly last year. Cooper released figures Tuesday show that the crime rate increased by about one-tenth of a percent in 2007. That marks the second year in a row the state's crime rate has increased. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:58:58 GMT)

City Attorney to Investigate Pool Drownings
The city's attorney says it may be at least a year before results can be revealed about an investigation of drowning deaths of two teenagers in city-owned swimming pools. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:11:11 GMT)

SC shocked by photo of lawyer, who died in judicial custody
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Monday expressed shock after seeing the photograph of a lawyer who died in judicial custody, chained to a hospital bed, after allegedly having been ordered to be handcuffed by two Allahabad High Court judges. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:33:53 GMT)

Attorney who took improper benefits to pay back $60,000
A Long Island attorney has agreed to pay $60,000 to settle claims that he improperly received health and pension benefits by claiming to be a full-time employee of two school districts, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:12:35 GMT)

S&P says it settles with New York attorney general to overhaul some of its business practices
NEW YORK - Standard & Poor's says it has tentatively settled with New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo to overhaul some of its business practices in the aftermath of the subprime mortage crisis. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:38:08 GMT)

Lawyer rescues python from Indian dump
CUTTACK, India, June 3 (UPI) -- An Indian lawyer who moonlights running a snake rescue center saved a python that had moved into a municipal dump by following its shed skin. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:39:06 GMT)

Granholm lawyer outlines 2-step plan for Detroit mayor case
DETROIT -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's lawyer proposes a two-stage process for considering whether to remove criminal defendant Kwame Kilpatrick as Detroit mayor. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:38:27 GMT)

Attorney: Feds investigating funds in Mayo case
The IRS and members of U.S. Attorney's office have launched a joint investigation into "possible income tax evasion and fraud arising from the misuse of charitable organization funds," according to an attorney retained by Louis Johnson. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:55:07 GMT)

Gottlieb's lawyer downplays client's role in Livent finances
Myron Gottlieb was portrayed by his lawyer Tuesday as someone who was more concerned with the big-picture at Livent Inc. and not well-versed in the detailed financial operations of the theatre company. (Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:32:51 GMT)

Attorney general supports term-limit challenge
Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto petitioned the Nevada Supreme Court on Tuesday in an effort to resolve the term-limit challenges facing many candidates for public office throughout the state, including Douglas County. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:18:58 GMT)

Attorney Calls Campaign Letter Jury Tampering in Shaken Baby Trial
The attorney for a nanny facing child abuse charges claims a Doug Ose for Congress mailer may have tainted the Auburn jury. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:39:45 GMT)

Lawyer challenges evidence by witnesses
KOTA BAHARU: A lawyer representing businessman Nik Sapeia Nik Yusof who is charged with causing hurt to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and three others, yesterday urged the magistrates’ court here to strike out the evidence by four witnesses. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:17:19 GMT)

Granholm Lawyer Outlines Plan For Detroit Mayor Case
Gov. Jennifer Granholm's lawyer proposed a two-stage process for considering whether to oust Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:37:06 GMT)

Attorney Explains Why Lawsuit Was Withdrawn
Tallahassee attorney Lilja Dandelake explains why she withdrew her lawsuit against Leon County's Supervisor of Elections. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:20:16 GMT)

Lawyer: Why did Arroyo 'alter ego' testify for Bolante?
An "alter ego" of President Arroyo and a retired military official testified for Jocelyn "Jocjoc" Bolante, the alleged mastermind of the fertilizer fund scam, in his failed bid for asylum in the United States in 2006, a lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:54:45 GMT)

Race For San Diego City Attorney Results
In the race for San Diego City Attorney, 16 percent of the precincts have reported results as of 8:38 p.m. The results are as follows: (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:56:21 GMT)

Aguirre Trails Goldsmith For City Attorney
Absentee returns give Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith a narrow lead over incumbent City Attorney Michael Aguirre, but the race may be headed for a runoff in November. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:02:21 GMT)

COMELEC lawyer, husband found dead in Manila
A lawyer of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) lawyer and her husband were found dead inside their apartment in Sta.Mesa, Manila at dawn Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:10:05 GMT)

Attorney General Brown To Announce Patient Drug History Database
LOS ANGELES -- California Attorney General Jerry Brown, accompanied by Danville father Bob Pack, will announce a plan Wednesday to enable doctors and pharmacies to check patients' drug history through an Internet program. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:20:59 GMT)

Speculation Grows on Attorney General Job
Interim D.C. Attorney General Peter J. Nickles will hold a retreat for 100 senior managers and their families at his home in Great Falls this weekend, leading to speculation that he will be nominated for the permanent post by Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D). (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:35:43 GMT)

Lawyer: Khmer Rouge official in serious condition
A lawyer for the Khmer Rouge's former head of state says the 76-year-old is in serious condition at a hospital. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 05:49:49 GMT)

Lawyer says former Khmer Rouge leader ailing
The Khmer Rouge's 76-year-old former head of state, who is awaiting trial on war crimes charges, has suffered an apparent stroke and can barely speak, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:16:48 GMT)

Goldsmith Leads Slightly Over Aguirre In City Attorney Race
Superior Court Judge Jan Goldsmith had a slim lead Tuesday night over San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre as the incumbent battled to be reelected. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:22:49 GMT)

Lawyer takes unusual step of defending colleague
Writers of legal TV shows (the better ones, anyway) always manage to enhance cases with personal stakes. The star defense lawyer isn't just defending an innocent man, he's fighting to keep his own best friend out of jail. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:55:43 GMT)

Corporate gifts for Dallas district attorney's office staff party raise eyebrows
At least one defense attorney is listed among several corporate donors who gave Christmas party gifts to employees of the Dallas County district attorney as door prizes after the district attorney's office asked them to make the donations. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:41:17 GMT)

Attorney general tackles conflicts
Ohio's new attorney general took several steps yesterday to remove herself from a sticky web of relationships that could affect her ability to do her job impartially. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:02:10 GMT)

Gottlieb slept at Livent meetings: Lawyer
Livent president Myron Gottlieb knew too little about accounting to understand the manipulations that the company's top financial wizard was performing to cook the books, and would often fall asleep at meetings, his lawyer suggested yesterday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 08:52:36 GMT)

Attorney general eyes online drug database
LOS ANGELES — Doctors and pharmacists are having trouble cutting off drug abusers because of the state's clunky process for checking a patient's previous prescriptions, says Attorney General Jerry Brown, who wants to make the information instantly available. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:08:33 GMT)

(Update) Comelec lawyer shot dead by hubby who then kills self
(Update) MANILA, Philippines - The legal department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) lost another lawyer Wednesday when she was allegedly killed by her husband who then shot himself. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:26:29 GMT)

Attorney general outlines plan to avoid conflicts
Attorney General Nancy Rogers said Tuesday she has reassigned her predecessor's top lieutenant and made other personnel changes to avoid possible conflicts of interest. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:42:56 GMT)

Attorney: Time out for death penalty
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The attorney for James Ford Seale, the reputed Ku Klux Klan member serving three life sentences for his role in the 1964 abduction and deaths of two black Mississippi teenagers, argued before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday that the statute of limitations had expired, negating Seale’s conviction. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:26:55 GMT)

Granholm lawyer outlines 2-step plan for Detroit mayor case
DETROIT (AP) -- Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm's lawyer proposes a two-stage process for considering whether to remove criminal defendant Kwame Kilpatrick as Detroit mayor. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:37:33 GMT)

Clifton lawyer elected president of Richmond County Bar Assoc.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Richmond County Bar Association, meeting last night in the Staaten, West Brighton, elected Island lawyer Jonathan B. Behrins president. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:25:00 GMT)

Dead British girl's probe falling apart, says lawyer
The mother of a British teenager murdered in the Indian state of Goa fears the case against her daughter's killer is falling apart after a forensic test failed to find evidence of rape, her lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:46:54 GMT)

St. Croix County's attorney draws rebuke from appeals court
St. Croix County's attorney won his case but provoked criticism from appeals court judges in a long-standing zoning dispute. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:53:47 GMT)

Danville attorney named to state environmental law post
Deedra Benthall, a former special prosecutor in the Kentucky attorney general's office and adjunct professor at the University of Kentucky College of Law, has been named executive director of the Kentucky Office of Inspector General in the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:58:32 GMT)

Ohio auditor launching probe of Attorney General's Office
The Ohio Auditor's Office said Wednesday it plans to launch an investigation into the state Attorney General's Office in the wake of a scandal that cost the state's top lawyer his job. (Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:45:46 GMT)