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Attorney General's Office targets well-known auto repair shop
The Attorney General's Office may ask the court to shut down a well known auto repair shop. The state says Tire Works violated laws aimed at protecting consumers, not once or twice, but numerous times. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:11:07 GMT)

BART shooting attorney gets suspicous package, forced to evacuate
Attorney John Burris, who is representing the family of Oscar Grant, received a suspicious package that forced the evacuation of his office Tuesday. AP OAKLAND – A suspicious package that was left at the law office of Oakland civil rights attorney John Burris today turned out to be harmless, but it caused five floors of the 12-story office building to be evacuated, Burris said. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:25:20 GMT)

CSIS will use information gained by torture if necessary, lawyer says
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service will use information extracted through torture if lives are at stake, a lawyer for the agency said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:34:49 GMT)

La. attorney general supportive of video cameras in schools
ST. TAMMANY, La. – Fontainebleau Principal Johnny Vitrano gave Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell the tour of his school, but what Caldwell really came here to see were 38 strategically placed video cameras. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:40:20 GMT)

Lawyer Who Was Hired by Yankees Sues the Team?s Bronx Community Charity
The lawyer claimed that the chairman of a nonprofit organization that manages the team?s charity had mismanaged the money. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:54:46 GMT)

Attorney, bank president to receive awards at annual Israel Bonds dinner
Local attorney Clifford A. Rieders and Jersey Shore State Bank president and CEO Ronald A. Walko will be honored by the Central Pennsylvania State of Israel Bonds with the Gates of Jerusalem award during a banquet April 26 at the Community Arts Center. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:05:24 GMT)

Attorney general's decision supports Ashland TM vote
The attorney general's office has reviewed the articles approved at last fall's Town Meeting, without comment on the rezoning of a Chestnut Street property to allow research and development there. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:26:16 GMT)

Attorney: Two juveniles accused of involvement in SEHS fire
NEW ULM - Juvenile delinquency petitions were filed against the two other boys that were allegedly involved in the vandalism and arson at Sleepy Eye High School last month, according to Brown County Attorney James Olson. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:33:39 GMT)

Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, denies wrongdoing and is asking a judge to free up money for a lawyer. The SEC brought charges against Stanford and the top officers of the Stanford Financial Group in February. The SEC claims they committed an $8 billion fraud by lying to investors about the safety of their ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:49:14 GMT)

House passes bill capping attorney fees
A measure that would restore a cap on attorney fees in workers' compensation cases has passed the Florida House. After a second round of debate on the issue in a week, the Republican-dominated chamber passed the bill (HB 903) Tuesday on an 84-35 vote. It must be approved by the Senate and Gov. Charlie Crist before taking effect. If passed, the legislation would negate — at least temporarily — a ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:50:47 GMT)

Qasab case: Lawyer's dilemma before trial
The Constitution makes it abundantly clear that anyone accused of a crime in the country is entitled to a lawyer. However, Ajmal Qasab the terrorist caught during the Mumbai terror attacks has been a legal hot-potato with no one willing to represent him. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:57:11 GMT)

Attorney: Man accused of shaking infant appears incompetent
A 22-year-old accused of shaking his infant son by his neck until the baby stopped breathing appears mentally incompetent to stand trial, according to his attorney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:44:29 GMT)

Mumbai attacks lawyer stands firm
The lawyer appointed to represent the lone Islamist militant suspect in the Mumbai attacks will take on the case, despite being targeted by incensed Hindu nationalists, the prosecutor said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:06:56 GMT)

Orange gets new county attorney
Orange County has hired John L. Roberts, the county attorney for Stanly County, as its new county attorney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:15:28 GMT)

Native groups oppose attorney general pick
Alaska Native leaders are angry at Gov. Sarah Palin's appointment of Wayne Anthony Ross to be the state's next attorney general, but it's unlikely that will stop the Legislature from confirming him to the job in two weeks. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:28:14 GMT)

Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a federal judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:43:44 GMT)

Keller's attorney says her omissions in disclosure form were unintentional
The failure of the state's highest criminal court judge to disclose all of her real estate holdings was unintentional and not an attempt to hide assets, her attorney said Tuesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 07:47:37 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer gets year in prison for theft
As a lawyer, Gregg Hickman worked in a position of trust, a Lucas County common pleas judge said yesterday, and he betrayed that trust when he stole thousands of dollars from one of his clients. Hickman, 57, was sentenced yesterday to a year in prison after being convicted of taking $65,000 from a longtime client. He pleaded no contest March 2 to attempted grand theft. Judge Stacy Cook ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:48:56 GMT)

Indian Lawyer for Mumbai Attacker Gets Top Security (Update1)
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- Indian lawyer Anjali Waghmare will continue to defend Mohammed Ajmal Kasab , the Pakistani national accused of terrorist attacks on Mumbai, after the government provided the highest level of security. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:00:41 GMT)

Nye County district attorney pleads guilty in two crashes
Nine months after crashing two vehicles in six hours on the same stretch of California highway, Nye County District Attorney Bob Beckett has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless driving and agreed to complete a class on the dangers of alcohol and automobiles. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 09:34:14 GMT)

Mumbai attacks lawyer stands firm despite protests
The lawyer appointed to defend the lone Islamist militant suspect captured in the Mumbai attacks said Wednesday she would still take on the case, despite protests and fears for her safety. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:48:01 GMT)

Stanford denies wrongdoing, wants money for lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a federal judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:53:40 GMT)

Mumbai suspect lawyer to continue
The lawyer appointed to represent the sole surviving suspect from the Mumbai attacks agrees to continue in the case. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:19:40 GMT)

Attorney prepares to take Western Nebraska judgeship
GERING — Scotts Bluff County Attorney Derek Weimer will be sworn in April 7 and take over a western Nebraska seat from a judge voted off the bench. Weimer is succeeding 12th Judicial District Judge Kristine Cecava . In November, voters chose not to retain her. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:24:05 GMT)

Lawyer to submit guarantee
A lawyer facing misappropriation charges will have to submit a guarantee or pledge for €6,000 following a ruling by the Criminal Court that he should not have been granted bail without it. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:28:37 GMT)

Stanford denies wrongdoing, seeks a lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the SEC of a massive Ponzi scheme, has denied wrongdoing and asked a judge to free up some of his money so he can hire a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:34:00 GMT)

Attorney seeks information on witnesses 'improper relationship' in AIM shooting case
The attorney for a man charged in the 1975 slaying of Annie Mae Aquash wants to know whether the federal government investigated what he says was an improper and unethical relationship between the supervising investigator and a government informant in the case. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:55:10 GMT)

Attorney visits nursing home shooting suspect
CARTHAGE (AP) — A defense attorney says his first meeting with the man charged in the nursing home shooting that killed eight people in Moore County is the beginning of a long road of understanding what happened. Defense lawyer Frank Wells of Asheboro said today he met 45-year-old Robert Stewart on Tuesday at Central Prison in Raleigh. Wells said Stewart was wearing a hospital gown when he met ... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:58:38 GMT)

Report: State Attorney General's office paid $15,000 for 2 doors
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A report says Attorney General Lori Swanson's office paid $15,000 in taxpayer money for two special-order soundproof doors. WCCO-TV says Swanson refused to talk about the doors, which were custom-finished to match the white oak woodwork in her office. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:22:18 GMT)

School attorney loses job in cuts
Clayton County schools attorney Julie Lewis is one of several high-paid administrators cut by the school board this week. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:34:27 GMT)

Stanford Investor Denies Wrongdoing, Wants Money for Lawyer
Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of a massive Ponzi scheme, denies wrongdoing and is asking a judge to free up money for a lawyer. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:01:35 GMT)

Attorney General says death appeals are too long
Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray says the death penalty appeals process is still too long and sometimes defeats the possibility of justice being done. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:41:49 GMT)

Police arrest man who may have delivered suspicious package to Oakland attorney
Today, police arrested a man in the parking lot of 7677 Oakport St. as he was apparently trying to deliver another package to Attorney John Burris' office. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:50:25 GMT)

Teacher accused of letting cats starve to death was afraid to go back to her home, attorney says
Two pets were neglected up to a month in Boca apartment, officials say The Congress Middle School teacher accused of letting her two cats starve to death "was the victim of an abusive situation" and her Boca Raton apartment had become "a zone of danger that was real and significant," her attorney said Wednesday in the first statement released on her behalf. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:59:15 GMT)

Deputy justified in fatal shooting, Weber County attorney says
A Weber County Sheriff's deputy has been cleared of wrongdoing in the shooting of a suicidal man in February, the county attorney has said. Michael John Taylor, 64, tried to goad police into killing him during 90-minute standoff that started three days after he was charged with aggravated (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:48:07 GMT)

Accused Nazi Guard Demjanjuk to Be Sent to Germany, Lawyer Says
April 1 (Bloomberg) -- John Demjanjuk, who Munich prosecutors are investigating over his role as a guard at a Nazi concentration camp, is scheduled to be extradited to Germany from the U.S. on April 5, his lawyer said. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:54:28 GMT)

Iowa attorney general files 8 more complaints over smoking ban violations
Eight more complaints were filed Wednesday against Iowa bars that allegedly violated the state's indoor smoking ban.Iowa Attorney (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:05:09 GMT)

Madonna's Lawyer: No Law in Malawi "Can Stop This Adoption"
Madonna's lawyer Alan Chinula tells Usmagazine.com he is confident that the judge will allow the singer, 50, to adopt 4-year-old girl Chifundo "Mercy" James at Friday's hearing. "I am not sleeping sleepless nights over this," Chinula tells Us. "I don't see any law in Malawi that can stop this adoption." See other stars who have adopted On Tuesday, a rep for Madonna confirmed for the first... (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:37:50 GMT)

Lawyer says prosecutors' request has 'cleared' Stevens
Former Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been "cleared" by the Justice Department's request to dismiss his federal corruption convictions and drop all charges against him, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:00:10 GMT)

First Americans Creditor Questioning Bankruptcy Attorney
A First Americans Insurance Agency creditor is questioning "unreasonable billing" by the agency's bankruptcy attorney. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:03:21 GMT)

Former attorney Minor appeals bribery conviction
Lawyers for jailed former Mississippi attorney Paul Minor asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to overturn his bribery conviction. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:28:25 GMT)

Jury reaches verdict in attorney's fraud trial
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Jurors have reached a verdict in the trial of an attorney accused of running an elaborate mortgage fraud scheme. A NewsChannel 36 crew is at the federal courthouse in Charlotte, awaiting the announcement of the verdict. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:49:26 GMT)

Nigeria lawyer: Clients awaiting news from Pfizer
A lawyer representing Nigeria in multibillion dollar lawsuits against Pfizer said Wednesday that his clients would seriously consider a US$75 million settlement by the US-based drug giant, but that no offer had yet been made by the company. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:58:29 GMT)

Attorney: Hunte wants plea withdrawn in Taylor case
The attorney for a man who pleaded guilty in the killing of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor says his client now wants out of the deal. (Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:51:34 GMT)

Giving New Meaning to Fee Fight, Client Says Award Is Owed Him, Not Lawyer
A lawyer who prevailed in a Title VII suit three years ago has been engaged since then in an unusual fee fight -- against her own client, who says his pro se work entitles him to keep the fees awarded. Even worse for the lawyer, the client is asserting his right to the $144,462 in fees and interest -- now sitting in a court registry -- through a malpractice counterclaim that a federal judge on ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:21:12 GMT)

Former attorney Minor appeals bribery conviction
AUSTIN, TX (AP) - Lawyers for jailed former Mississippi attorney Paul Minor asked a federal appeals court Wednesday to overturn his bribery conviction. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:45:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Britney Spears Compares Dad's Control to "Prison"
Britney Spears' life under her dad's conservatorship is like "prison," a lawyer for her former manager, Sam Lutfi, charged today in a hearing at L.A. Superior Court. John Anderson testified he was contacted by another lawyer, John Eardley, to represent Britney in her fight against the conservatorship (which gives Jamie Spears control over her personal and financial affairs). He also says ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:07:30 GMT)

Warren Attorney Disbarred
Warren Attorney George Kafantaris can no longer practice law in Ohio. The State Supreme Court today permanently revoked his license for violating 14 of Ohio's attorney discipline rules. By a 7-0 vote, the Ohio Supreme court voted to disbar George Kafantaris. A separate commission had found him guilty of misappropriating funds entrusted to him by two different clients -- failure to disclose ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:03:39 GMT)

Warner, Webb nominate four for U.S. attorney post
NORFOLK Three political insiders and a federal prosecutor have emerged as nominees for the U.S. attorney position for the Eastern District of Virginia, Sens. Mark Warner and Jim Webb announced Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 02:44:17 GMT)

GA Attorney General to Run for Governor
Contenders line up for the Georgia Attorney General Spot (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:29:51 GMT)

Ex-Lobbyist, Va. Governor's Brother-in-Law Among 4 Recommended for U.S. Attorney
A former corporate lobbyist and the brother-in-law of Virginia Gov. Timothy M. Kaine are among four candidates recommended by Virginia's U.S. senators for U.S. attorney in Alexandria, one of the nation's most prominent law-enforcement posts, officials said yesterday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Lawyer wants federal sexting law
PITTSBURGH, April 1 (UPI) -- A New York lawyer is pushing for a federal law that would make it a misdemeanor for teenagers to send sexual pictures via cell phone. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:02:54 GMT)

Hopewell native named city attorney
Hopewell City Council has hired a city native to be its next city attorney, ending a six-month search to fill the position. Thomas E. Lacheney, who has experience in business and litigation law, started yesterday. Lacheney, 48, is replacing interim City Attorney Stefan M. Calos, a Hopewell native and member of the Sands Anderson Marks & Miller law firm in Richmond. Calos was hired after City ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:09:17 GMT)

Former Randolph assistant district attorney charged
SMITHFIELD — A former Randolph County assistant district attorney is among six officers of the court charged with tampering with court documents in Johnston County to secure illegal dismissals for drunken drivers. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:17:57 GMT)

Woman: Lawyer doctored affidavit
A former Quincy College official's claim that her affidavit was "deliberately doctored" by a state Ethics Commission lawyer in an alleged nepotism case was... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:23:27 GMT)

Attorney disbarred by Ohioâs top court
LISBON - The attorney in the Andrew G. Irwin murder case has been disbarred for life because of his fraudulent and dishonest dealings with other clients. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:35:48 GMT)

Native groups oppose attorney general choice
An Alaska Federation of Natives committee voted unanimously to oppose Gov. Sarah Palin's pick for attorney general Wednesday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:44:31 GMT)

Fortis Official Transferred PCCW Shares, Regulator Lawyer Says
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Fortis Insurance Co. (Asia) Ltd. executive gave 494 people PCCW Ltd. shares after phone calls with a person associated with Richard Li , who is trying to buy out the phone carrier, a lawyer for the city’s regulator said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:12:21 GMT)

IT Holding Owes Fabrics Suppliers EU100 Million, Lawyer Says
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- IT Holding SpA , the owner of the Gianfranco Ferre fashion label that was placed under bankruptcy protection last month, owes about 100 million euros ($133 million) to its suppliers, who may cut off deliveries, according to a lawyer representing the companies. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:21:24 GMT)

Casey Anthony lawyer won't get private hearing
A judge on Wednesday denied a request from Casey Anthony's lawyer to have a private hearing without prosecutors or the public present. Defense lawyer José Baez had earlier filed a request for a private meeting without prosecutors with Orange Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland. Baez wanted to meet with the judge in private so "sensitive matters which are critical to the defense can be ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:41:15 GMT)

NOMC attorney: Pontiac knew of $6M
An attorney representing management for the former North Oakland Medical Centers said city officials knew about the estimated $6 million in Cayman Islands bank accounts since 1996 and that the city is not owed any of that money. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:27:25 GMT)

Fortis Official Transferred PCCW Shares, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Fortis Insurance Co. (Asia) Ltd. executive gave 494 people PCCW Ltd. shares after phone calls with an associate of Richard Li , who is trying to buy out the Hong Kong phone carrier, a lawyer for local regulator said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:12:25 GMT)

Alabama Attorney General Warns Against Price-Gouging
Attorney General Troy King says he will not tolerate price-gouging and home repair fraud in 11 Alabama counties damaged by storms and floods. King says state law prohibits “unconscionable pricing” of items for sale or rent. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:15:24 GMT)

Attorney general: Legislature cannot overrule governor
State lawmakers have no ability to circumvent Gov. Mark Sanford's refusal of $700 million in federal stimulus money, according to an opinion issued Tuesday by Attorney General Henry McMaster. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:59:56 GMT)

Attorney: Cub Scout treasurer tries to repay money
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (AP) - An attorney for a South Carolina woman accused of taking her son's Cub Scout pack's money says she is working to repay more than $14,000. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:29:46 GMT)

Fortis Agent Transferred PCCW Shares, SFC Lawyer Says (Update2)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- A Fortis Insurance Co. (Asia) Ltd. agent gave 494 people PCCW Ltd. shares after phone calls with an associate of Richard Li , who is trying to buy out the Hong Kong phone carrier, a lawyer for the local markets regulator said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:45:04 GMT)

IT Holding Owes Suppliers EU100 Million, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- IT Holding SpA , the owner of the Gianfranco Ferre fashion label that was placed under bankruptcy protection last month, owes about 100 million euros ($133 million) to its suppliers, who may cut off deliveries, according to a lawyer representing the companies. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT)

Grupo Mexico May Owe Asarco $6 Billion, Lawyer Says (Update2)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Grupo Mexico SAB , Mexico’s largest mining company, may owe Asarco LLC $6.31 billion in damages over a lawsuit related to Asarco’s bankruptcy case, a lawyer for the Arizona mining company said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:47:58 GMT)

Warren Attorney Disbarred
Warren Attorney George Kafantaris can no longer practice law in Ohio. The State Supreme Court permanently revoked his license for violating 14 of Ohio's attorney discipline rules. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:28:38 GMT)

Attorney: Man connected to booze party to plead guilty
Bethlehem Township man charged after racy photos of Freedom High School students boozing and dancing at a stripper pole at his home became public will plead guilty to the charges, his attorney says. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:36:51 GMT)

Casey Anthony's attorney questions four more people today
Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose Baez, will interview three corrections officers and a private investigator Today marks day three of depositions in the Casey Anthony criminal case. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:52:19 GMT)

Attorney accused of theft rejects plea deal
An attorney facing theft charges rejects a plea offer that would have spared him jail time. Ed Asper is accused of taking money from clients. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:02:58 GMT)

Ex-attorney gets maximum sentence in fatal hit-and-run
Disbarred local attorney John Peter Duffy today was ordered by State Supreme Court Justice John L. Michalski to spend the next two and a third to seven years in prison for what the judge called his "cowardly actions" in trying to cover up a fatal hit-and-run accident last October. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:04:41 GMT)

Family Confronts Hit and Run Attorney
Orchard Park Attorney John Duffy will spend 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison for hitting Meghan Sorbera with his SUV October 18th. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:32:39 GMT)

Lawyer: Vick will work construction after prison
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. Vick, 28, appeared in court for the first time in his bankruptcy case to explain to a judge how he plans to emerge from his financial problems. Before the hearing began, he turned around to wave and smile at ... (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:19:40 GMT)

Attorney General's Internet predator arrests top 200
The arrest of a Harrisburg man and six other men on charges they solicited sex from minors over the Internet brought the total of alleged predators snagged by the Attorney General's Internet Child Predator Units to more than 200. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:29:08 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Michael Vick will work construction upon release
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:45:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Vick has construction job already lined up
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) -- A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:45:59 GMT)

Attorney general's office warns of mortgage modification scams
The Kansas attorney general's office is warning consumers about mortgage modification scams. "In this time of economic uncertainty, Kansans facing foreclosure are being targeted," Attorney General Steve Six said in a news release today. "Kansans should be aware that scams claiming to assist consumers with modifying their mortgage are popping up across the state." (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:50:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-NFL Star Vick To Be Construction Worker
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a construction job for when he gets out of prison. Vick, 28, appeared in court for the first time in his bankruptcy case to explain to a judge how he plans to emerge from his financial problems. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:09:29 GMT)

Michael Vick taking construction job after prison, lawyer says
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will go to work for a construction company in Newport News, Virginia, after he leaves federal prison for bankrolling a dogfighting operation, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:34:14 GMT)

Lawyer: Ex-NFL star Vick will work construction
A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday that the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a $10-an-hour construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:53:55 GMT)

Venezuelan Ex-Defense Minister Detained, Lawyer Says (Update1)
April 2 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela’s former defense minister, Raul Baduel , who withdrew support for President Hugo Chavez in 2007 and has been under investigation, was detained today by military intelligence officers, his lawyer said. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:57:51 GMT)

Lawyer says former NFL star Vick will work construction upon release
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A lawyer for suspended NFL star Michael Vick told a bankruptcy court Thursday the former Atlanta Falcons quarterback has lined up a US$10-an-hour construction job for when he gets out of prison. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:12:00 GMT)

CORRECT: Venezuela Military Detains Prominent Chavez Foe -Lawyer
("Venezuela Military Detains Prominent Chavez Foe -Lawyer" published at 4:50 p.m. EDT, incorrectly stated that the prosecutor's office ordered the detention of Manuel Rosales in the seventh and eighth paragraphs. The prosecutor's office requested a court issue an arrest order against Rosales. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:42:12 GMT)

Lawyer: Vick has construction job lined up
Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick will go to work for a construction company in Newport News, Virginia, after he leaves federal prison for bankrolling a dogfighting operation, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:44:31 GMT)

Student's paddling case was dropped by Dallas ISD police, district attorney says
Dallas ISD police sought advice in fall 2008 from the Dallas County district attorney's office in handling a case. But the district's police department never asked the district attorney to prosecute the Lincoln High School case ? and ended up dropping it. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:46:41 GMT)

Councilman's violation of gift law won't taint vote on downtown San Jose project, attorney says
A San Jose councilman's revelation that he improperly accepted free admission to a Sharks hockey game from a part-owner of the team who sought city funding for his downtown project shouldn't require the council to reconsider its vote on the matter, the city attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:58:57 GMT)

North Providence councilmans lawyer seeks dismissal of drunken-driving charge
The lawyer for North Providence Councilman Joseph J. Giammarco, who is charged with drunken driving, says his civil rights were violated. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:14:55 GMT)

2nd Circuit Scuttles Attorney Fees in Civil Rights Case
Attorney fees should never have been awarded in a civil rights lawsuit brought by students who challenged their punishment for walking out of a Yonkers high school in a protest, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded that a lower court judge was wrong to award fees because the judge never granted relief in the case and therefore should not have ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:15:35 GMT)

Missouri Attorney General Files Locksmith Lawsuit
The Missouri attorney general has launched a campaign to stop fraud by phony locksmiths after KCTV5 exposed a scam. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:07:40 GMT)

Hamburg Attorney Sentenced in Hit-and-Run
The Hamburg attorney who struck and killed a Hilbert College student last fall has been sentenced to two-and-a-third to seven years in prison. John Duffy was sentenced Thursday morning in State Supreme Court before Justice John Michalski. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 03:54:05 GMT)

Judge grants attorney’s motion to recuse judge
A visiting judge granted a motion to recuse 9th state District Court Judge Fred Edwards from the cases of a Woodlands attorney who bought political ads attacking Edwards in the 2008 primary election. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:12:19 GMT)

Attorney seeks more appeal time for death penalty case
The attorney for a Uniontown man on death row for killing three people and an unborn child wants a federal judge to grant her another four months to finalize his appeal. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:14:25 GMT)

Lawrence County district attorney sends message with drug-related arrests
NEW CASTLE - John Bongivengo, Lawrence County district attorney, hopes the arrest of 24 people on drug-related charges Thursday sends a message that 'we don't stop' tracking down drug dealers. (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 04:43:57 GMT)

Blagojevich loses another attorney
The veteran defense lawyer who emerged late last month as a new leading lawyer for Rod Blagojevich said late today he will not be representing the former governor after all. Terence Gillespie said a conflict has emerged that makes it problematic for him to represent the embattled former governor. Gillespie said he was hired months ago to assist attorney Dan Webb in the defense of Springfield ... (Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:52:57 GMT)

DC attorney general decries gun amendment
The nation's capital would be more vulnerable to a terrorist attack if the District of Columbia's gun laws were weakened, the city's attorney general said Friday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:20:36 GMT)

Siegelman attorney asks Holder to intervene
The chief attorney for former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman is urging U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to ask a federal judge to throw out Siegelman's corruption conviction. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:22:21 GMT)

Pending deal with Texas attorney general likely to change how Dallas runs Samuell properties
A pending agreement with the Texas attorney general's office is expected to force changes in the city of Dallas' management of the W.W. Samuell Estate, the largest donation in the history of the Dallas Park and Recreation Department and one of the foundations of the city's park system. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 07:51:35 GMT)

Manhattan district attorney hopeful Leslie Crocker Snyder predicts crime rise from recession
Manhattan district attorney hopeful Leslie Crocker Snyder predicts the recession will drive up crime rates in the city. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:27:43 GMT)

Siegelman attorney asks Holder to intervene
The chief attorney for former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman is urging U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to ask a federal judge to throw out Siegelman’s corruption conviction. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:17:43 GMT)

Wealthy rancher stripped of attorney
SAN ANDREAS - A judge Friday stripped millionaire buffalo rancher Dale Buller of his taxpayer-paid attorney and ordered Buller fingerprinted and photographed at the Calaveras County Jail in connection with one of a number of cases in which Buller is... (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:44:31 GMT)

District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 15:59:44 GMT)

Ottawa looking into reports Omar Khadr's lawyer dismissed
STRASBOURG, France - The Canadian government is looking into reports that the U.S. navy lawyer defending Canadian Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr has been fired from the case. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:20:00 GMT)

Phi Delta Theta attorney to take argument to Planning Commission
The attorney for the owners of the former Phi Delta Theta fraternity house said Friday his clients plan to speak their minds on a plan devised at the last State College Planning Commission meeting. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:12:51 GMT)

US ousts Navy lawyer for Canadian at Guantanamo
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - A Navy lawyer who clashed with superiors over defense tactics for Guantanamo detainees has been removed from the case of a Canadian accused of killing... (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:55:17 GMT)

US ousts Navy lawyer for Canadian at Guantanamo
A Navy lawyer who clashed with superiors over defense tactics for Guantanamo detainees has been removed from the case of a Canadian accused of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan, an official said Saturday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:02:13 GMT)

U.S. military removes lawyer from Guantanamo case
The U.S. military has removed a Navy defense lawyer from the case of a young Canadian terrorism suspect being held at the Guantanamo prison camp, a military official said on Saturday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 18:50:58 GMT)

US military removes lawyer from Guantanamo case
Source: Reuters (Adds Kuebler response) WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. military has removed a Navy defense lawyer from the case of a young Canadian terrorism suspect being held at the Guantanamo prison ... (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:00:26 GMT)

US ousts Navy lawyer for Canadian at Guantanamo
A Navy lawyer who clashed with superiors over defense tactics for a Guantanamo detainee has been fired from the case of a Canadian accused of killing a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan, officials said Saturday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:21:00 GMT)

U.S. military removes lawyer from Guantanamo case (Reuters)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military has removed a Navy defence lawyer from the case of a young Canadian terrorism suspect being held at the Guantanamo prison camp, a military official said Saturday. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:45:35 GMT)

Lawyer who wrongly accused chef of rape says she forgives him
The lawyer who accused chef Peter Bacon of rape has sparked controversy after saying she forgives him even though he has been cleared of the charge. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:11:58 GMT)

Impact on Omar Khadr unclear after Pentagon fires Gitmo lawyer
TORONTO - The Pentagon's firing of Omar Khadr's high-profile military lawyer followed months of conflict both with his superiors and others defending the Guantanamo Bay detainee, several sources said Saturday, but the impact on the Canadian's situation remained unclear. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:21:00 GMT)

Navy Lawyer Who Faulted Guantánamo Is Reassigned
An official said the lawyer, who was critical of defense tactics for detainees, has been removed from the case of a Canadian accused of killing an American soldier in Afghanistan. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:39:43 GMT)

Former state attorney general has plan to save the Superferry
A move to clear the way to bring the Hawaii Superferry back to our shores is underway Friday. Former State Attorney General Michael Lilly says there's a simple (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:51:49 GMT)

Omar Khadr's defence lawyer fired
The U.S. Navy lawyer who has been defending Canadian Omar Khadr has been removed from the case, according to the deputy chief defence counsel at the Guantanamo Bay detention centre. (Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:01:34 GMT)

Tips on using a lawyer to draw up a will
Hiring a qualified lawyer can help you navigate the maze of laws regarding inheritance taxes and property rights. Here are some tips from the American Bar Association: » To save time and money, organize information about your assets, liabilities and property. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:42:25 GMT)

St. James Parish attorney Jude Gravois appears to have won seat on 5th Circuit Court of Appeal
Jude Gravois Unofficial election returns show that St. James attorney Jude Gravois defeated Judicial District Court Judge Mary Hotard Becnel of LaPlace to win a seat on the state 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. The seat was vacated by Tom... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 02:56:50 GMT)

BART attorney says Oscar Grant shooting was 'tragic error'
OAKLAND – An attorney for BART said in a legal filing today that the shooting death of Oscar Grant at the hands of BART police Officer Johannes Mehserle in Oakland on New Year's Day was "a tragic error" and Grant's own actions contributed to the tragedy. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:02:54 GMT)

U.S. Attorney Deborah Rhodes announces resignation
MOBILE, Ala. -- U.S. Attorney Deborah Rhodes, the top prosecutor for Alabama's Southern District, announced that she will resign this month. Rhodes' resignation will be effective April 17, according to a news release from the Department of Justice on Friday.... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:09:10 GMT)

Lawyer Mark Shea wins Traffic Court judgeship
New Orleans lawyer Mark Shea handily defeated fellow lawyer Ray A. Bright in Saturday's election to fill an open judgeship in Section C of Traffic Court.... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:15:49 GMT)

Lawyer for Canadian Detainee at Guantanamo Fired From Case
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, April 4 -- A Navy lawyer who clashed with superiors over defense tactics for a Canadian detainee at the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has been fired from the case, officials said Saturday. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

L.A. city attorney candidates spar in combative debate
Carmen 'Nuch' Trutanich and Jack Weiss trade jabs over conflicts of interest, development, illegal billboards and gun control. The runoff election is May 19. The two candidates vying for the Los Angeles city attorney's job entered a combative new phase of their runoff race at a debate Saturday, attacking each other's qualifications and trading charges over conflicts of interest. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:27:35 GMT)

Levin inducted into Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame
Pensacola attorney Fredric G. Levin has been inducted into the American Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, the highest honor a civil plaintiff's attorney or criminal defense attorney can achieve. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 05:58:13 GMT)

Attorney general fights mortgage fraud
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan made an appearance at the Clyde Jordan Senior Citizens Center in East St. Louis on Thursday to address the actions her office is taking during the foreclosure crises. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:57:31 GMT)

Lawyer accused of misconduct in guardian case appeals judge's demand
An attorney for John F. Pawloski, the lawyer accused by state regulators of misconduct in his role as guardian of disabled adults and administrator of deceased people's estates, has appealed a judge's demand he provide accounting for his use of money in three cases. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:05:27 GMT)

Khadr's lawyer sent packing
The Pentagon's firing of Omar Khadr's high-profile military lawyer followed months of conflict both with his superiors and others defending the Guantanamo Bay detainee, sources said yesterday, but the impact on the Canadian's situation remained unclear. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 08:43:28 GMT)

District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:05:02 GMT)

Town Hall lecture strikes chord with local attorney
The North Platte Telegraph Harold Kay, North Platte trial attorney, had special interest in the appearance of Dan Abrams as a Town Hall lecture series speaker. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:41:41 GMT)

DC attorney general decries gun amendment
WASHINGTON — The nation's capital would be more vulnerable to a terrorist attack if the District of Columbia's gun laws were weakened, the city's attorney general said Friday. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:52:40 GMT)

German lawyer demands medical checkup for war-crimes accused
Munich - A German defence lawyer called Sunday for a German court doctor to check up on an 89-year-old Ukrainian-born man, John Demjanjuk, who is suspected of taking part in horrifying Nazi death camp murders in 1943. Guenther Maull, who has been app... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:55:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Parents of imprisoned American-Iranian journalist arrive in Tehran seeking her release
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The parents of an imprisoned American journalist arrived in Tehran early Sunday from the United States to seek a meeting with their daughter and her release, the family's lawyer said. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:24:12 GMT)

Harkin's nominee for U.S. attorney under fire for role in Postville raid
WATERLOO --- A federal prosecutor who secured Sen. Tom Harkin's recommendation for the U.S. District Attorney post in northern Iowa is running into opposition for her role in the federal immigration raid on Agriprocessors last year. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:29:45 GMT)

Israeli attorney general considers charging Olmert
Israel's attorney-general put former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on notice on Sunday he was weighing criminal charges against him over suspected corruption during a 2003-2006 term as industry and trade minister. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:51:19 GMT)

Lawyer: Parents of imprisoned American-Iranian journalist arrive in Tehran seeking her release
TEHRAN, Iran - The parents of an imprisoned American journalist hope to meet with their daughter as a first step toward seeking her release, their lawyer said Sunday after the North Dakota couple arrived in Iran. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:49:31 GMT)

Israeli Attorney General mulling former PM Ehud Olmert indictment
JERUSALEM - Israel's attorney general says he is considering indicting former prime minister Ehud Olmert over corruption allegations dating to his time as trade minister. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:14:00 GMT)

Israeli attorney general considers charging Olmert
JERUSALEM, April 5 — Israel’s attorney-general put former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on notice today he was weighing criminal charges against him over suspected corruption during a 2003-2006 term as industry and trade minister. Olmert is suspected of having granted favours to clients of his former law partner while serving in the cabinet post. He has denied any wrongdoing in the case, one of ... (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 13:59:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Parents of imprisoned American-Iranian journalist to be allowed to meet with daughter
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The parents of an American journalist imprisoned in Iran will be allowed to meet with their daughter, their lawyer said Sunday after the North Dakota couple arrived in the country seeking her release. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:42:29 GMT)

Iran formally charges jailed U.S. journalist: lawyer
Iran's judiciary has issued formal charges against a jailed Iranian-American freelance journalist, her lawyer said on Sunday. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:50:17 GMT)

Alabama’s Governor And Attorney General Split Over Gambling
Gov. Bob Riley didn’t appoint Attorney General Troy King to the task force - and King didn’t give the task force’s private lawyers permission to represent the state in court. (Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:15:28 GMT)