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Lawyer: NYC cop indicted in body-check of cyclist caught on video and posted on YouTube
NEW YORK - A New York City police officer has been indicted after being caught on video knocking a bicyclist to the ground. Lawyer Stuart London says Patrick Pogan must report to the Manhattan prosecutor's office on Tuesday morning. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:17:01 GMT)

Australian lawyer uses Facebook to serve court papers
In what may be a legal first, an Australian lawyer has used Facebook to serve legal documents on a couple who defaulted on their mortgage. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:52:23 GMT)

High-Profile Defense Attorney Takes On Gov's Case
For years the mob had him on speed dial. His clients know he'll do almost anything to win. And Monday night, CBS 2's Dorothy Tucker reports Gov. Rod Blagojevich has retained legendary Chicago attorney Ed Genson to fight the federal corruption charges against him. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 04:52:51 GMT)

Attorney says Obama didn't communicate with Blagojevich about a Senate replacement
CHICAGO | President-elect Barack Obama said Monday a review by his attorney shows he had no direct contact with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich about the appointment of a Senate replacement. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:09:18 GMT)

Lawyer's bet: Poker's a skill
MOUNT PLEASANT — A lawyer for five people busted for playing poker in a Mount Pleasant home will get a chance to argue that a specific version of the card game requires too much skill to be included under South Carolina law banning games of chance. Mount Pleasant Municipal Judge J. Lawrence Duffy Jr. signed a ruling last month allowing the arguments to be made in the trials for five of the ... (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:13:46 GMT)

Helton again interested in East Ridge attorney post
A year and a half after he was fired as East Ridge city attorney, Cris Helton is positioning himself for a possible comeback. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:15:27 GMT)

District attorney considering shutting down Natrona bar
District Attorney Stephen A. Zappala Jr. is still deciding whether to take steps to shut down a bar that was the common thread in a 24-hour period when a man was shot to death and another stabbed in separate incidents. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 05:34:27 GMT)

Former lawyer, 74, sentenced to 7 years in stolen art case
A retired Watertown lawyer was sentenced to seven years in federal prison yesterday for possessing six Impressionist paintings that he knew were stolen in 1978 from a house in the Berkshires in what is believed to be the largest private art theft in Massachusetts history. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:30:36 GMT)

Lawyer wants Connolly's conviction voided
A lawyer for former FBI agent John J. Connolly Jr. filed a 36-page legal brief in Miami yesterday, arguing that Connolly's recent conviction of second-degree murder with a gun for a 1982 gangland slaying in Florida must be tossed out "to prevent a manifest injustice." (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:30:56 GMT)

State Bar punishes lawyer
A Raleigh lawyer had his law license suspended this month for failing to do what his clients paid him to do. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 07:40:16 GMT)

Attorney General Nominee Reports More Than $2 Million in 2008 Income
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday posted online Eric Holder Jr.'s attorney general questionnaire. It looks a lot like the questionnaire he filled out as a nominee to be deputy AG, but for a few voyeuristic details. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:02:24 GMT)

Attorney urges judge to toss confession in child rape case
Attorney argues defendant was unable to understand his rights The statement Milagro Cunningham made to detectives admitting he raped an 8-year-old girl should not be allowed as evidence, his attorney argued in court Monday. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 08:19:25 GMT)

Lawyer's pricey divorce leads to prison
CLINTON - A prominent Clinton lawyer and civic leader is in prison on a contempt of court charge stemming from the failure to pay money she owes her ex-husband in a drawn-out divorce settlement. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:55:18 GMT)

Lawyer uses Facebook to find defendants
SYDNEY -- An Australian lawyer has served legal documents on a couple via Facebook in what is thought to be a world first, his firm said on Tuesday. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:41:07 GMT)

District attorney reports to family
Jackson County District Attorney Tony Lawrence met with the family of Billey Joe Johnson Jr. on Monday and released the official incident report of last week's shooting death of the George County High School football star. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:22:07 GMT)

Lawyer objects to ACA’s bid to have Eric Chia’s acquittal reviewed
Lawyer Datuk Muhammad Shafee Abdullah today objected to the attempt by an Anti-Corruption Agency (ACA) prosecutor to have the High Court review Tan Sri Eric Chia’s acquittal last year. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:47:12 GMT)

7-year-old accused of robbery with plastic knife just 'play-acting,' attorney says
A first-grader who police said robbed a classmate at knifepoint should not be prosecuted, because he and the other child were simply playing, the boy's attorney said. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:01:29 GMT)

New Attorney Represents Anthony Family
Attorney Brad Conway has become the latest attorney representing the family of Casey Anthony. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:23:49 GMT)

Ex-lawyer's child porn term increased
A former lawyer who kept a hidden stash of nearly 300,000 child porn images and forged police documents to keep his job has had his sentence increased. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:02:38 GMT)

Lawyer: Even LR says closing jail records wrong
The Arkansas Supreme Court should order the jail records of the man accused of murdering a Little Rock television anchor to be opened to avoid "needless multiple proceedings" that would ensnarl the public's right to know, a lawyer for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette argued Monday in a brief submitted to the state's highest court. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:27:47 GMT)

Yahoo's Top IP Lawyer Quits
Joseph Siino, the lawyer who built Yahoo Inc. 's intellectual property department, is leaving the struggling search giant. Yahoo has lost a number of executives this year, its stock continues to slump, and it began the process of laying off 1,500 workers last week. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:47:05 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced in art theft
BOSTON, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- A retired 74-year-old lawyer with early dementia has been sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing stolen art by a federal judge in Boston. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:00:27 GMT)

Lawyer goes to jail on bribery charges
OXFORD, MS (AP) - Attorney Joey Langston has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for conspiring to influence a circuit judge to help resolve a legal fees lawsuit against lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:19:29 GMT)

Miss. attorney gets 3 years in bribery case
A Mississippi attorney convicted of conspiring to influence a judge in a major judicial bribery case has been sentenced to three years in federal prison. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:27:14 GMT)

Ledger's Former Attorney Sues Life Insurance Co.
A judge today set an August trial date for a lawsuit brought by a former attorney for Heath Ledger suing over a $10 million life insurance policy that's allegedly gone unpaid since the actor's death earlier this year. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:16:27 GMT)

Legal aid services denies lawyer's claims
The agency which funds legal aid is surprised it is being criticised by Nai Yin Xue's lawyer via the media and says it has not paid the murder-accused's bills because he has not shown he is entitled to it. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:26:19 GMT)

Fears over Attorney-General's Finks application
The South Australian Council for Civil Liberties is calling for the Attorney-General to reject the Police Commissioner's application to make the Finks bikie club illegal. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:36:00 GMT)

Legal aid services denies lawyer's claims
17 December 2008 The agency which funds legal aid is surprised it is being criticised by Nai Yin Xue's lawyer via the media and says it has not paid the murder-accused's bills because he has not shown he is entitled to it. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:38:59 GMT)

Attorney: Vick might move to halfway house
Michael Vick's bankruptcy attorney says the former NFL star could be moved from a federal prison in Kansas to a halfway house in Virginia by late January. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:16:25 GMT)

Center for Arizona Policy attorney Peter Gentala takes position with Arizona House
Peter Gentala, head attorney for the socially conservative Center for Arizona Policy, is leaving that post to become general counsel for the Arizona House of Representatives. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:17:20 GMT)

Lawyer: Vick May Be Moved to Halfway House in Jan
Vick bankruptcy lawyer says ex-NFL star could be moved to Va. halfway house by late January (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 19:59:38 GMT)

Lawyer: says former NFL star Vick may be moved to halfway house in January
NORFOLK, Va. - Michael Vick's bankruptcy lawyer says the former NFL star could be moved from a federal prison in Kansas to a halfway house in Virginia by late January. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:00:00 GMT)

Virginia Attorney General Proposes Voting Changes
Attorney General Bob McDonnell is backing legislation to streamline the voting process, standardize guidelines to determine voter residence, and ensure that all ballots are properly counted. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:48:21 GMT)

One hand tied behind his back says Harkat lawyer
OTTAWA - A lawyer appointed to ensure that accused terrorist Mohamed Harkat gets a fair hearing says he's fighting with one hand tied behind his back because of gag rules that apply to his job. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:52:00 GMT)

Animal Abuser's Lawyer Says Dog Has No Rights
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. -- The lawyer for a woman who admitted to abusing her dog says the animal has no rights and his client shouldn’t have to go to jail while she appeals her sentence. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:17:52 GMT)

Madoff’s Indirect Investors May Recover Some Money, Lawyer Says
Dec. 16 (Bloomberg) -- Indirect investors who got ensnarled in Bernard Madoff ’s alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme have a better chance of recovering their money than direct investors, says a securities-arbitration lawyer. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:24:05 GMT)

Illinois Speaker, Attorney General Have Stormy Past with Blagojevich
House Speakaer Michael Madigan and his daughter, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have clashed with Rod Blagojevich long before he was arrested on corruption charges last week. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:36:41 GMT)

Attorney General files preliminary injunction against Greenleaf Companies
Jay Nixon, the Missouri Attorney General, today filed a preliminary injunction against The Real Estate Company, Greenleaf Companies, Scott Dasal, Eric Gagnepain and Bill Strong in the Greene County Circuit Court. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:54:36 GMT)

Lawyer puts Facebook to work
A LAWYER who won the right to serve legal documents on two defendants via Facebook says courts around the country will follow his lead. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:00:00 GMT)

Man accused of trying to swindle Petters acting as his own lawyer
Man accused of trying to swindle Petters is acting as his own lawyer in court. Derrick Riddle is accused of attempting to swindle $250,000. (Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:48:16 GMT)

Coleman Hires Attorney Following Allegations of Illegal Money Funneling
Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman has hired an attorney in connection with allegations that a wealthy businessman and longtime friend tried to illegally funnel him $75,000. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:12:37 GMT)

Bent lawyer in Met police 'race war' is facing ruin
Shahrokh Mireskandari, the bent lawyer at the centre of Scotland Yard's 'race war', is facing ruin after being suspended from working as a solicitor. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:41:40 GMT)

Attorney Gets 3 Years in Major Judicial Bribery Case
A Mississippi attorney convicted of conspiring to influence a judge in a major judicial bribery case was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison and fined $250,000. Attorney Joey Langston was sentenced after pleading guilty in January to trying to intervene in a lawsuit against well-known plaintiffs lawyer Richard "Dickie" Scruggs. Scruggs went to prison in August for conspiring to ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:47:22 GMT)

An In-House Lawyer's Wild Backdating Ride
A plea deal released Monday by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles shows how in-house lawyer Richard Hirst's California dreams got squashed. He's not the one who pleaded guilty; rather, he comes off in the documents as the unwitting instrument in a corporate coverup at KB Home. And while he'll likely escape jail, Hirst's role is very far removed from what he probably had in mind when the ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:58:44 GMT)

Attorney: DC man charged in Boundary Waters wildfire kills himself
WASHINGTON — A Washington, D.C., man accused of causing one of the most destructive forest fires in Minnesota history has committed suicide, his attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:29:20 GMT)

Lawyer appeals for release of Tariq Aziz
ROME, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- The lawyer for former Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz called on Pope Benedict XVI to facilitate his release from custody to mark the Christmas season. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:37:28 GMT)

Fired lawyer can pursue court case against Amgen
Darrell G. Dotson says the pharmaceutical giant dismissed him for engaging in whistle-blower activities. A former Amgen Inc. patent lawyer won a victory Tuesday in his effort to get restitution for his firing last year for what he called whistle-blower activities targeting the pharmaceutical giant. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:56:13 GMT)

Attorney General: Fund-raisers often stingy
It's been a tough few years for charities, but not for the people who are raising money for them. According to a new report from Massachusetts Attorney General Martha... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:20:52 GMT)

Mayor's former bodyguards have to pay 2007 attorney fees
JACKSON, MS (WLBT) - Jackson Mayor Frank Melton's former bodyguards will have to cover their own attorney fees in the 2007 state trial. City Council members failed to approve an order that would have paid 30-thousand dollars for Marcus Wright's attorney and 20-thousand for Michael Recio's attorney. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:21:09 GMT)

Attorney General Offers Proposals To Make Voting Easier, Laws Clearer
RICHMOND, Dec. 16 -- Attorney General Robert F. McDonnell unveiled a package of election reform proposals Tuesday aimed at reducing long lines at polls, adding workers to count ballots and improving voter registration lists. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:51:53 GMT)

Lawyer is sentenced in stolen art case
BOSTON Retired lawyer Robert M. Mardirosian was sentenced yesterday in US District Court to seven years in prison for possessing and trying to sell paintings stolen from a Stockbridge home in 1978, one of the largest art heists in state history. Mardirosian, 74, of Falmouth, also received three years of supervised release and a $100,000 fine. The art was returned ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:11:53 GMT)

DSHS settles case of boy's death; lawyer asks how state lost track
Robley Carr Jr., according to his lawyer, was a victim of the state Department of Social and Health Services' (DSHS) mistakes. He was a victim not once, but twice. In 2003, state and federal authorities paid $5 million to settle claims that Robley and three siblings were horribly abused in foster care. Now, the state has agreed to pay an additional $320,000 to settle a claim that it failed to ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:23:09 GMT)

Ill. impeachment panel awaits Blagojevich attorney
(By CHRISTOPHER WILLS, Associated Press Writer) An impeachment inquiry against Gov. Rod Blagojevich hit a speed bump shortly after getting under way, with state lawmakers seeking guidance from federal prosecutors and postponing any real action until the governor's attorney arrives. The attorney, Ed Genson, planned to attend Wednesday's meeting of a special Illinois House committee reviewing ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:00:36 GMT)

'HEDGE-HOG FRAUD' LAWYER SIDESTEPS BANKRUPTCY
A prominent Manhattan lawyer charged with masterminding a massive fraud has decided against filing for bankruptcy protection, his lawyer said yesterday. A receiver appointed to run Mark Dreier's firm had predicted last week that he would seek... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:34:10 GMT)

Indian Lawyer Steps Up for Mumbai Suspect
Only Indian lawyer to take the case may be risking his life. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:47:36 GMT)

Ill. impeachment panel awaits Blagojevich attorney
An impeachment inquiry against Gov. Rod Blagojevich hit a speed bump shortly after getting under way, with state lawmakers seeking guidance from federal prosecutors and postponing any real action until the governor's attorney arrives. The attorney, Ed Genson, planned to attend Wednesday's meeting of a special Illinois House committee reviewing potential impeachment and may provide the ... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:35:00 GMT)

Blagojevich lawyer plans to attend Ill. House session
Associated Press - December 17, 2008 8:13 AM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The lawyer for lllinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (blah-GOY'-uh-vich) is planning to attend today's meeting of a special... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:25:49 GMT)

Blagojevich lawyer plans to attend Illinois House session
Blagojevich lawyer plans to attend Illinois House session (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:31:19 GMT)

Former Sabah Attorney-General welcomes JAC Bill
The former attorney-general of Sabah, Datuk Mohamed Bazain Idris, said the JAC Bill should be heralded because it is an attempt to make the appointment of judges more transparent and responsible. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:32:02 GMT)

Blagojevich Lawyer Speaks Out
Blagojevich lawyer plans to attend Ill. House session. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:54:19 GMT)

Blagojevich lawyer plans to attend Illinois House session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The lawyer for lllinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is planning to attend today's meeting of a special House committee reviewing possible impeachment. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:55:37 GMT)

Iraq's 'Chemical Ali' remains in US hands: lawyer
Saddam Hussein's notorious hatchet-man Hassan al-Majid, who is on death row for massacres of Iraqi Kurds and Shiites, is still being held in US custody, a defence lawyer said on Wednesday. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:37:54 GMT)

Attorney General Mukasey Recuses Himself From U.S. Madoff Probe
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Attorney General Michael Mukasey has recused himself from the U.S. Justice Department’s investigation into Bernard Madoff ’s alleged $50 billion Ponzi scheme, a department spokesman said today. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:27:13 GMT)

Jail term sought for British lawyer in Berlusconi graft case
Prosecutors sought Wednesday a jail term of four years and eight months for a British lawyer accused of accepting a bribe from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi in exchange for giving false testimony. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:10:56 GMT)

BLAGOEJEVICH ATTORNEY CHALLENGES IMPEACHMENT PANEL
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The attorney for Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich wants some lawmakers removed from the panel that will recommend whether the governor should be impeached. Attorney Ed Genson says some committee members have made public... (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:26:29 GMT)

Blagojevich’s Attorney Challenges Impeachment Panel (Update1)
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich ’s attorney challenged the authority of state lawmakers to decide the political fate of the governor, who federal prosecutors say attempted to sell Barack Obama ’s U.S. Senate seat. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:31:40 GMT)

Blagojevich Attorney Challenges Impeachment Panel
The Illinois panel reviewing grounds for impeachment against Gov. Rod Blagojevich rejects a series of challenges from his attorney. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:51:51 GMT)

Italy prosecutor wants lawyer Mills jailed
An Italian prosecutor has asked for British lawyer David Mills to be jailed for 4 years and 8 months at a trial where he is charged with taking a bribe from Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi 11 years ago. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:52:00 GMT)

Blagojevich attorney: State should appoint lawyers
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's lawyer wants the state to appoint and pay for attorneys to represent the governor because Attorney General Lisa Madigan has a conflict of interest and can't do it. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:17:06 GMT)

Blagojevich's lawyer fights back
Gov. Blagojevich's lawyer Edward Genson appeared before a House panel studying whether to impeach the governor and asked that three members be removed from the committee because of the tone of their statements about the governor. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:30:25 GMT)

Blagojevich lawyer clashes with Illinois impeachment committee
CHICAGO - A lawyer for Gov. Rod Blagojevich sharply challenged a panel considering the governor's impeachment Wednesday, arguing that some members should be removed because they've clearly already made up their minds. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:06:00 GMT)

Blagojevich’s Attorney Challenges Impeachment Panel (Update3)
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich ’s attorney challenged the authority of state lawmakers to decide the political fate of the governor, who federal prosecutors say attempted to sell Barack Obama ’s vacant U.S. Senate seat. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:28:35 GMT)

Attorney General nominee to earn $4.6 million
Attorney General-designate Eric Holder will earn $4.6 million from his law firm this year and next, according to financial records he provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:02:14 GMT)

GMAC Debt Swap May Get 75% Participation, Lawyer Says (Update1)
Dec. 17 (Bloomberg) -- GMAC LLC may reach its goal of getting 75 percent of bondholders to participate in a debt swap designed to avert a collapse of the auto and home lender, said a lawyer for bankers handling the exchange. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:10:15 GMT)

Lawyer: 4 children associated with Alamo ministries to stay in state custody; 36 seized in all
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A lawyer says four children involved in the Tony Alamo (uh-LAW'-mo) Christian Ministries will remain in state custody after officials seized them last week. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:31:50 GMT)

Lawyer in murder retrial case says state police lab unreliable
NORTHAMPTON - The lawyer for convicted murderer Paul L. Fickling told a Superior Court judge Wednesday that he does not want evidence in his client's case turned over to the state police laboratory. (Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:41:46 GMT)

Ex-Farm Bureau lawyer in Goochland court on theft charges
Former Virginia Farm Bureau insurance lawyer Lawrence H. Bidwell is scheduled to appear in Goochland County Circuit Court today for arraignment on embezzlement charges. He is accused of stealing an insurance claim check. Today he faces additional theft charges. Bidwell, 49, was arrested in August and charged with embezzling a $30,000 claim check this year. He had worked for the Farm Bureau’s ... (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:26:21 GMT)

Ex-Farm Bureau lawyer guilty
A former Virginia Farm Bureau lawyer pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing at least $2 million from the organization since 1996 while serving as the bureau’s claims attorney. Judge Timothy K. Sanner convicted Lawrence H. Bidwell, 49, after his plea to five embezzlement charges and a forgery count during a brief hearing in Goochland County Circuit Court. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:28:02 GMT)

Attorney general takes himself out of Madoff probe
The fraud investigation of Wall Street money manager Bernard L. Madoff took unusual twists Wednesday as the U.S. attorney general removed himself and the Securities and Exchange Commission looked into the relationship between Madoff's niece and a former SEC attorney who reviewed Madoff's business. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:13:05 GMT)

Attorney: Blagojevich won't pick Obama's replacement
Attorney Ed Genson said Illinois Senate leaders have already said they won't accept an appointment by embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich, so there's no reason for the Democratic governor to select someone. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:41:42 GMT)

Trial date set in case of suspended lawyer
A state district judge has set a March 30 trial date for a case involving a Fort Worth attorney initially accused of neglecting his clients, failing to carry out obligations as their attorney and practicing law with a suspended license. State District Judge Steve Emmert of Wheeler set the case for trial after the state Commission for Lawyer Discipline accused Ben Boothe of altering a document ... (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:46:21 GMT)

Sentence in abduction case fair, says lawyer
The lawyer for a woman sentenced to home detention for the five month abduction of her six-year-old son says her sentence is fair. Kay Skelton received nine months' home detention and community work at the High Court in Hamilton today. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:56:01 GMT)

Judge says defense attorney in Medina death penalty case was qualified
A Dallas County judge quickly ruled Wednesday that the lead defense attorney in the Hector Medina death penalty trial was qualified for the job, even though her name was not on a list of attorneys approved to handle capital punishment cases. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:12:44 GMT)

Vigorous Blagojevich Defense by Noted Lawyer
When asked on Wednesday why he took Rod R. Blagojevich?s case, Edward Genson, the governor?s new lawyer, said, ?I take the cases that are fun.? (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:34:35 GMT)

Attorney: Ill. Governor Won't Fill Senate Vacancy
Blagojevich attorney says embattled Illinois governor won't name Senate replacement for Obama (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:29:58 GMT)

Cellini may need new lawyer
Prosecutors moved Wednesday to force Springfield developer William Cellini to get a new lawyer to defend charges he plotted to raise an illegal $1.5 million campaign contribution for Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:47:12 GMT)

Chicago Lawyer Should Be Barred From Corruption Case, U.S. Says
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Dan Webb , the Winston & Strawn lawyer for a former Illinois Republican Party leader accused of corruption, has a conflict of interest and should be barred from the case, U.S. prosecutors said in a court filing. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:20:53 GMT)

RI attorney general meets with Obama team
Rhode Island Attorney General Patrick Lynch asks President-elect Barack Obama's transition team to give state governments more power to regulate mortgage lenders and consumer products. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:26:53 GMT)

Illinois governor won't go quietly, lawyer warns
Any prospect that the saga over Gov. Rod Blagojevich's hold on power might end swiftly evaporated Wednesday when the state Supreme Court refused to hear a request to remove him, and Blagojevich's lawyer made it clear to an impeachment inquiry in Springfield that the governor had no intention of going quietly. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:18:16 GMT)

Judge orders Karoly to appoint lawyer over will
January deadline set to name his defense in fraud case. A federal court judge has given attorney John P. Karoly Jr. a mid-January deadline to appoint a defense lawyer against charges he submitted a phony will in an attempt to gain the bulk of his late brother's estate. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:50:00 GMT)

Chief Justice says Kasab should get lawyer for 'fair trial'
Several lawyer bodies have refused to take up Ajmal's case. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:06:46 GMT)

Blagojevich lawyer Genson rips into hearing
Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s criminal defense lawyer tore into Illinois House impeachment proceedings Wednesday, saying the impeachment committee’s procedures are illegal, demanding that he be allowed to subpoena U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald and arguing that three committee members should be removed because they are biased. MORE BLAGOJEVICH NEWS AND OPINION SUPREME COURT: ... (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:31:22 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General plans to appeal beach-access ruling
The state Attorney General's Office plans to appeal a court ruling that said the Department of Environmental Protection overstepped its authority in a beach-access case involving Avalon, according to a report in the Press of Atlantic City. The report said... (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:41:14 GMT)

Lawyer for Weymouth man with apartment full of ammo seeks to have evidence thrown out
A lawyer for a Weymouth man acused of illegally possessing firearms and explosives is seeking to have all of the weapons and ammunition seized at the scene dismissed as evidence because police did not have a proper search warrant when they entered his client’s apartment. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:07:00 GMT)

Gov's Attorney Comes Out Swinging At Hearing
Signaling what is shaping up to be an epic battle to save Rod Blagojevich's job, the governor's attorney blasted members of the House impeachment committee, saying many have already made up their minds to try to force the governor from office. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:57:53 GMT)

S.F. attorney featured in Shape magazine
SAN FRANCISCO – The 37-year-old married West Portal attorney Laurel Paul is featured in the January issue of Shape magazine, after losing 61 pounds and keeping them off for five years. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:48:12 GMT)

Attorney general pick Holder to earn $4.6 million
Eric Holder, President-elect Barack Obama's choice for attorney general, will earn $4.6 million from his law firm this year and next, including deferred compensation and a separation payment. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:51:56 GMT)

Lawyer Dan Webb Should Be Barred From Case, U.S. Says (Update1)
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Dan Webb , the Winston & Strawn lawyer defending a former Illinois Republican Party leader accused of corruption, has a conflict of interest and should be barred from the case, U.S. prosecutors said in a court filing. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:05:55 GMT)

Madigan rejects Blagojevich lawyer Ed Genson's request to be assistant attorney general
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan this morning rejected lawyer Ed Genson's request to be named an assistant attorney general who would represent Gov. Blagojevich in his legal fight. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:11:13 GMT)

Attorney general: State's not paying for Blago's criminal defense
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office says it's "absurd" for Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney to suggest the state pay for legal representation in his criminal case. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:20:39 GMT)

Illinois Attorney General Rejects Governor’s Plea for Lawyer
Dec. 18 (Bloomberg) -- Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan rejected a request by Governor Rod Blagojevich that she appoint a lawyer to represent him in his criminal prosecution for corruption and a related impeachment inquiry. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:13:19 GMT)

Former Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney charged
State Police filed six criminal charges against former Floyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gordon E. Hannett Jr (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:27:33 GMT)

Lawyer sentenced for bank robbery
A Louisiana lawyer will serve time in federal prison for bank robbery. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:13:11 GMT)

State Attorney General wants Seminoles to stop blackjack, card games
McCollum appeals directly to U.S. Attorney in Tampa The Seminole Tribe should face criminal charges if it does not stop offering illegal blackjack and other card games on its reservations, the state highest law enforcement officer said today in a stinging letter to federal prosecutors. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 19:25:31 GMT)

Blagojevich lawyer: Wiretaps 'illegally obtained'
NEW 1:50 p.m. SPRINGFIELD -- With the Illinois Supreme Court rejecting an effort to oust Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a legislative panel considering impeachment prepared to examine whether he abused his power, despite challenges from the Democrat’s lawyer. | Arrest creates market for Blago merchandise | Blagojevich in the Twin Cities (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:08:09 GMT)

Attorney: Blago Wiretaps Were Illegal
Blagojevich's attorney challenges the heart of the case: Federal wiretaps. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:30:26 GMT)

Former Jeb Bush Lawyer Nominated For Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- A Cuban-American lawyer with strong Republican political connections has been nominated for a Florida Supreme Court vacancy. Frank Jimenez once worked on former Gov. Jeb Bush's staff and for his brother, President George W. Bush, during Florida's 2000 election recount. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:32:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Ill. governor wiretaps illegally obtained
A lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers Thursday that the federal wiretaps at the heart of the pay-to-play allegations against his client were illegally obtained, and therefore should be kept out of any impeachment proceedings. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:48:45 GMT)

Blagojevich's lawyer says federal wiretaps were illegal
A lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers today that the federal wiretaps at the heart of the pay-to-play allegations against his client were illegally obtained. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:15:53 GMT)

Blagojevich's Lawyer: Wiretaps Illegally Obtained
A lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers Thursday that the federal wiretaps at the heart of the pay-to-play allegations against his client were illegally obtained, and therefore should be kept out of any impeachment proceedings. The wiretaps are crucial to the federal charges filed against Blagojevich last week. Prosecutors say they caught the Democratic governor ... (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:26:06 GMT)

Appeals court reinstates discriminiation suit against state Attorney General's office
A racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the state Attorney General's Office by a former employee has been reinstated by a state appeals court today. Kenneth Green, a former deputy attorney general, says he overheard a co-worker make a derogatory comment... (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:56:11 GMT)

Illinois Attorney General Says Blagojevich Can't Use Taxpayer Funds for Defense
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan rejects a request for a taxpayer-funded legal defense for Gov. Rod Blagojevich. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:06:43 GMT)

Blagojevich Lawyer: Wiretaps Were Illegal
A lawyer for Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich told state lawmakers that the federal wiretaps at the heart of the pay-to-play allegations against his client were illegally obtained, and should be kept out of any impeachment proceedings. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 22:52:53 GMT)

Atlanta developer: Attorney wanted $1.3M payoff
John Woodham, the attorney who derailed bond funding for Atlanta's Beltline project, is launching a new legal attack, targeting a development company that built a luxury apartment building on Peachtree Road and wants to build more apartments in Midtown. (Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:16:44 GMT)

Judge removes Pittsylvania Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney from inmate shot case
A Circuit Court judge has removed the Pittsylvania County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office from the case (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:25:55 GMT)

Former Jeb Bush lawyer nominated for Supreme Court
A Cuban-American lawyer from Miami with strong Republican political connections has been added to the pool of nominees for a Florida Supreme Court vacancy after Gov. Charlie Crist asked for more diversity. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:54:32 GMT)

Kennedy attorney: Accuser's tale makes no sense
CINCINNATI -- The personal attorney for Ole Miss basketball coach Andy Kennedy said the version of events provided by the cab driver who accused Kennedy of assault "doesn't make any sense." (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:05:15 GMT)

Jeffs attorney interviews Texas lawmen
The attorney for Fundamentalist LDS Church leader Warren Jeffs interviewed Texas law enforcement officials Thursday about their roles in the massive, controversial raid on the YFZ Ranch in April. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 01:17:14 GMT)

Lawyer for power broker Cellini is targeted
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to disqualify the high-profile lawyer for Springfield power broker William Cellini, arguing that attorney Dan Webb has a conflict of interest because he once represented the alleged victim in the case. Prosecutors filed a motion late Wednesday asking U.S. District Judge James Zagel to take Webb off the case. On Thursday the judge gave Webb until Jan. 7 to ... (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 02:32:37 GMT)

Hurley vows to clear his name: lawyer
The lawyer for Queensland policeman Chris Hurley says reopening the coronial inquest into an Aboriginal death in custody on Palm Island in the state's north could clear his client's name. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:17:00 GMT)

Local lawyer, community activist dies
A man described by his peers as a "lawyer's lawyer" and a loyal supporter of his community has died. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:30:46 GMT)

Briefs: Trial set on suspension of lawyer's license
Trial set on suspension of lawyer’s license FORT WORTH — A judge has set a March 30 trial date for a case involving a Fort Worth attorney initially accused of neglecting his clients, failing to carry out obligations as their attorney and practicing law with a suspended license. State District Judge Steve Emmert of Wheeler set the case for trial after the state Commission for Lawyer ... (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:08:12 GMT)

Acting Annapolis attorney lacks Md. license to practice
Acting Annapolis official lost state certification two years ago For the past three months, Stephen Kling has served as the acting city attorney for Annapolis. He has reviewed documents, filed court papers and briefed city officials on legal issues. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:44:30 GMT)

Nepal court records disprove Pakistani lawyer's claim on Ajmal
According to Nepal's Supreme Court, Farooq, who described himself as a high court lawyer, filed a habeas corpus writ on Feb 24, asking the police to produce in court two Pakistanis who had been arrested... (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:37:35 GMT)

Miami lawyer added to high-court hopefuls
A Cuban-American lawyer from Miami with strong Republican political connections has been added to the pool of nominees for a Florida Supreme Court vacancy after Gov. Charlie Crist asked for more diversity. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:40:16 GMT)

Blago's Lawyer Plans Legal Fight Over Wiretaps
Blagojevich's lawyer says he'll go after FBI wiretaps that prosecutors say catch the Illinois governor scheming to deal Obama's vacant Senate seat. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:12:37 GMT)

City Attorney Not Certified
Acting city attorney in Annapolis is not certified. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:34:21 GMT)

Attorney plans legal fight over wiretaps at heart of corruption case against Illinois governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. Rod Blagojevich's attorney is offering a glimpse of his client's unfolding legal strategy, saying he'll challenge the lawfulness of court-ordered wiretaps at the heart of federal corruption allegations against the Democrat. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:44:28 GMT)

Lawyer convicted of fraud, faces prison time
A suspended Tucson lawyer has been convicted of bilking clients out of more than $750,000. Edward Bolding, 70, faces up to 271/2 years in prison when he's sentenced. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:48:58 GMT)

Annapolis City Attorney Not Certified, Records Show
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- State records show the acting city attorney in Annapolis is not allowed to practice law in Maryland. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:56:17 GMT)

Complaint Filed Against Ohio’s Ex-Attorney General
Ohio’s secretary of state filed a complaint Thursday with the Ohio Elections Commission claiming former Attorney General Marc Dann misspent about $45,000 in campaign funds. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:04:12 GMT)

Harman eyes attorney general seat
Sen. Tom Harman is considering running to be California’s next attorney general in 2010. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:08:31 GMT)

Brunner files complaint against former Ohio attorney general Marc Dann
COLUMBUS -- Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner filed a complaint with the Ohio Elections Commission claiming former Attorney General Marc Dann misspent campaign funds. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:27:01 GMT)

Blind lawyer bonds with new Seeing Eye dog
The fledgling Philadelphia lawyer firmly issued a command, then strode confidently across a bustling city intersection, holding tightly to his new lifeline: "a big ball of fluff." (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:30:31 GMT)

Attorney Joe Friedberg: A colorful and successful lawyer wins another case
Many years ago, attorney Joe Friedberg - defending a client he feared would be convicted on circumstantial evidence - told the jury a story about a farmer, a blueberry pie and a dog. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:24:50 GMT)

Blagojevich's Lawyer: Taking the 'Unwinnable' Cases
Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich is going to fight hard to hold onto his job and freedom with help from veteran Chicago defense lawyer Edward Genson (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:09:13 GMT)

Attorney in Nowak trial files for evidence rehearing
An attorney for former NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak has filed for a rehearing with the 5th District Court of Appeal. The filing comes two weeks after the court allowed evidence found in Nowak’s car to be allowed at trial. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:34:47 GMT)

Cowdery attorney says senator will change plea
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - The attorney for state Sen. John Cowdery says the veteran legislator will plead guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:58:34 GMT)

Attorney in Former Astronaut's Trial Files For Evidence Rehearing
An attorney for former NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak has filed for a rehearing on case evidence. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:05:46 GMT)

Moyer wants attorney general's opinion
Mayor Ellen O. Moyer yesterday asked the state Attorney General's Office to investigate what ramifications the decertification of Acting City Attorney Stephen Kling will have on the city. (Fri, 19 Dec 2008 18:51:42 GMT)