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Attorney: Evidence was obtained in Shon Pernice case without warrant
An attorney for a Northland man accused of killing his wife has filed two new motions to suppress evidence in the case. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:07:25 -0800)

Lawyer: US Nonprofits Caught in Egypt Aid Dispute
Lawyer: US nonprofits, 19 activists facing trial caught in dispute over American aid (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:46:04 -0800)

UK Attorney General: understand government anger over radical preacher being granted bail
LONDON - Britain's attorney general said Tuesday he understands why the government is angry about a court's decision to release an extremist cleric described as one of Europe's leading al-Qaida operatives on bail but that authorities must follow the rule of law with everyone. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:21:55 -0800)

UK Attorney General: rule of law applies to cleric
Britain's attorney general said Tuesday he understands why the government is angry about a court's decision to release an extremist cleric described as one of Europe's leading al-Qaida operatives on bail but that authorities must follow the rule of law with everyone. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:17:41 -0800)

Attorney General defends decision not to prosecute Joey Barton over John Terry tweets
The Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute ex-Newcastle United player Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:05:21 -0800)

Attorney General explains Barton decision
Soccer: Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute footballer Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:40:55 -0800)

Attorney wants statement from accused killer of Francine Conversa-Redburn thrown out
A judge will decide whether to throw out a statement given to police by the Saginaw man charged with killing the 48-year-old Conversa-Redburn in April. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:20:58 -0800)

Attorney general 'very concerned' over cleric release
The attorney general said Tuesday he was "very concerned" about the release on bail of radical cleric Abu Qatada, amid a hail of press criticism, but said the government was bound by the rule of law. (Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:04:33 -0800)

Amanda Knox lawyer appeals slander conviction
A spokesman for Amanda Knox says her Italian lawyer has filed an appeal of her slander conviction in Italy. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:58:14 -0800)

Lawyer defends pro bono work for Corona
Turning the tables on the prosecution, a spokesperson for the defense said that their pro bono work for embattled Chief Justice Renato Corona did not violate Republic Act 6713 or The Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:36:16 -0800)

Attorney: Family 'Shocked' By Charges In Fatal Crash
An attorney speaks out against charges issued in a crash involving a state truck. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:33:14 -0800)

Lawyer jailed for $2.6 million fraud
A MELBOURNE lawyer who fraudulently obtained more than $2 million from clients and financial institutions has been jailed. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:53:02 -0800)

Lawyer: Pardoned murderer 'not going' back for hearing
An attorney for a convicted murderer pardoned by Mississippi's outgoing governor says his client will not attend a hearing on the constitutionality of his and 200 other pardons. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:13:44 -0800)

Attorney for Amy Senser files motion to dismiss charges
Amy Senser's attorney filed a motion Friday in Hennepin County District Court asking the court to dismiss two felony charges of criminal vehicular homicide against her. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:51:49 -0800)

Defense attorney Joerg Jaeger enters State Attorney's race
Long-time Orlando criminal defense attorney Joerg F. Jaeger confirmed late Monday that he is running as a Republican for Orange-Osceola State Attorney. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:19:02 -0800)

Attorney general OKs deal on Texas election map
Attorney general OKs deal on Texas election map Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 12:48 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2012 SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A congressman's lawyer says the Texas attorney general has agreed to a temporary voting map that could keep the April 3 date for primary ... (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:18:38 -0800)

Attorney General says deal made in Texas redistricting, some opposed
The Texas attorney general agreed Monday to temporary voting maps that would place two new congressional seats in Hispanic-dominated districts as part of a deal to preserve the already delayed primary elections in April. But several minority groups bristled at the compromise and vowed fight it. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:04:31 -0800)

Texas attorney general accepts redistricting deal
SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- The Texas attorney general agreed Monday to temporary voting maps that would place two new congressional seats in Hispanic-dominated districts as part of a deal to preserve the already delayed primary elections in April. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:53:23 -0800)

Attorney facing tow over parking tickets accused of hitting Memphis police officer with car
An attorney has been accused of reckless endangerment after striking a Memphis police officer with a vehicle that was about to be towed. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:06:00 -0800)

Attorney General accepts Texas redistricting deal
A congressman's lawyer says the Texas attorney general has agreed to a temporary voting map that could keep the April 3 date for primary elections in Texas. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:37:56 -0800)

Lawyer: Name special prosecutor to probe beatdown
The lawyer for a drug suspect whose brutal beating by cops was caught on video demanded in court Monday that a special prosecutor probe the beatdown. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:11:56 -0800)

City's lifestyle entices lawyer
TOOWOOMBA lawyer Sarah Adams loves the simple lifestyle that comes with living in the Darling Downs. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:06:23 -0800)

Lawyer: Plea deal reached in Chicago terror case
A Pakistani-born Chicago taxi driver heard on FBI wiretaps allegedly talking about bombing a stadium and sending money to al-Qaida was expected to plead guilty to attempting to provide material support to terrorism. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:44:43 -0800)

Texas Attorney General makes statement on proposed interim redistricting maps
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the proposed interim redistricting maps for Texas' 2012 elections: "The proposed maps minimize changes to the...". (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:38:18 -0800)

Gentz gets court-appointed lawyer in Bashara case
A man released from police custody Friday without charges after he allegedly confessed to the slaying of a Grosse Pointe Park woman was given a court-appointed lawyer the same day. Joseph Gentz was assigned a publically funded attorney in an order signed Friday by Timothy Kenny, presiding judge of the Wayne Circuit Court's criminal division. Kenny appointed defense attorney Susan Reed to serve ... (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:35:23 -0800)

Lawyer: Son spoke of mom "in the trunk"
Attorney for Susan Powell's parents says boys had started talking about mother's disappearance before deadly explosion   Photos (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:21:58 -0800)

City Room: Protester's Lawyer Challenges Twitter Subpoena
A lawyer said a request to subpoena the Twitter account of Malcolm Harris, an Occupy Wall Street demonstrator, was overbroad and constituted an abuse of the court process. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:28:47 -0800)

Attorney general trying to shut down Macomb County marijuana facility
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is again trying to shut down a Chesterfield Township medical marijuana dispensary, claiming it sold marijuana outside the rules of the law. (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:36:30 -0800)

Attorney Maria Baler: 5 considerations in planning for your vacation home
Vacation homes come in all shapes and sizes – the small bungalow on the lake, the cottage on Cape Cod, the rambling seaside home in Maine, the ski chalet or the cabin in the woods.  For those lucky enough to own a second home, they know how much family members look forward to spending time there together and creating lasting memories. Here are five ideas to consider when planning for your ... (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:59:38 -0800)

Josh Powell Tragedy: Son Said Mom Was In Trunk of Car, Lawyer Claims
Mother was in the Trunk of Their Father's Car, Lawyer Claims son Said (Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:14:39 -0800)

Grieving lawyer’s family to remove houses despite threats
CEBU CITY -- The Sesbreño family will continue Monday to tear down structures built on their two-hectare property in Barangay Lawaan, Talisay City, despite the fatal shooting of one of their own and the continuing threat of violence.Peter Sesbreño, the youngest son of lawyer Raul and the late Virginia Sesbreño, warned “a bloodbath may occur” if illegal settlers defy a court-issued demolition ... (Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:17:32 -0800)

Lawyer: Egypt official innocent of murder
CAIRO, Feb. 5 (UPI) -- A lawyer for a former top Egyptian security official argued in court Sunday his client is innocent of murdering pro-democracy protesters. (Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:39:01 -0800)

Lawyer eyes raps vs. Talisay Police
Lawyer Raul Sesbreño, whose wife and two other companions died in an ambush last Wednesday, is planning to file charges against the Talisay City Police for failing to provide them security. (Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:30:11 -0800)

Lawyer’s slain wife laid to rest in Carreta
Virginia Sesbreño, wife of lawyer Raul Sesbreño and one of three people killed in Wednesday’s car ambush in Talisay City, was buried in simple rites yesterday at the Carreta Cemetery in Cebu City. (Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:45:21 -0800)

Mark Brown: State’s Attorney not up to the task of investigating Koschman case
Just finished a second reading of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s court filing in which she explains all the reasons there’s no need for a special prosecutor to investigate the death of David Koschman.As all Sun-Times readers know, Koschman is the young man who was killed in 2004 in what police say was a drunken confrontation on Division Street with Richard “R.J.” Vanecko, a nephew ... (Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:06:26 -0800)

Merkel unhappy China blocked lawyer from meeting
German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed regret Saturday that Chinese police blocked a human rights lawyer from meeting her and said the Communist government should have the confidence to allow dissent. (Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:26:02 -0800)

Lawyer jailed for contempt
A Flowood lawyer remains in the Hinds County Detention Center after a chancery judge cited him for contempt for failure to account for and return money to the grandson of the late civil rights leader Aaron Henry. (Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:19:27 -0800)

Muslims to attorney general: Investigate NYPD
Thirty-three civil rights groups from around the country complained to the New York attorney general Friday about police documents that showed the New York Police Department recommending increased surveillance of Shiite mosques based on their religion. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:40:04 -0800)

Wis. governor to meet with district attorney
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said Friday he will meet with a district attorney leading a secret investigation that has already led to charges being filed against five former close aides and associates. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:12:38 -0800)

US Attorney Birotte issues statement on Armstrong
United States Attorney André Birotte Jr. released the following statement Friday regarding the Lance Armstrong doping investigation: (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:33 -0800)

Muslims to NY attorney general: Investigate NYPD
Thirty-three civil rights groups from around America complained to the New York attorney general Friday about police documents that showed the New York Police Department recommending increased surveillance of Shiite mosques based solely on their religion. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:43 -0800)

Lawyer: Teacher brought kids from other classes for 'tasting games'
An attorney representing a student at Miramonte Elementary School said Friday children were pulled from after-school programs and other teachers' classes to take part in "tasting games" at the center of lewd conduct charges against a fired teacher. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:16:26 -0800)

Attorney general denies DEA role in Houston pilots' arrest
Attorney general denies DEA role in Houston pilots' arrest Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 09:31 a.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 WASHINGTON - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder insisted Thursday that the Drug Enforcement Administration played no part in the arrest of two ... (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:09:48 -0800)

Disbarred attorney charged with practicing without a license
Disbarred attorney charged with practicing without a license Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 02:25 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012 According to a complaint filed by the Harris County District Attorney's office, Satterwhite told a man charged with possession of marijuana to ... (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:01:20 -0800)

Lawyer says St. Louis police shot man while he was pleading for his life
Police say he fled after suspected drug deal, reached for weapon. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:56:51 -0800)

Acclaimed Patent Trial Lawyer David Warden Joins Houston Complex Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property Firm AZA
HOUSTON, Feb. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Intellectual property lawyer David E. Warden has joined the Houston complex commercial litigation and intellectual property firm Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi ... (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:06:00 -0800)

Press conference called by Bashara attorney
Detroit— The attorney for Robert Bashara has called a press conference for Friday morning. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:36:59 -0800)

Watch live video at 11 a.m.: Bashara's attorney speaks
Attorney David Griem will speak to the media at 11 a.m. Friday about his client, Robert Bashara, at his offices inside the Guardian Building in downtown Detroit. Watch it live here. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:36:49 -0800)

Lawyer’s call for system reform lacks backing
LOCAL criminal lawyer Scott Belcher’s call for dramatic changes to the court system, including imposing “financial disincentives” against lawyers who cause unnecessary delay, has been met with stern resistance. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:51:35 -0800)

Lawyer agrees to take on Bay Bulls standoff case
A St. John's lawyer agreed Friday to drop other work and take on the unusual case of a man charged with holding the RCMP in a weeklong, water-soaked standoff in Bay Bulls. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:42:50 -0800)

Lawyer mulling over Bay Bulls standoff case
A St. John's lawyer is expected to say Friday whether he can take on the unusual case of a man charged with holding the RCMP in a standoff in Bay Bulls. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:28:43 -0800)

Chinese lawyer barred from meeting with Merkel
A prominent Chinese human rights lawyer said Friday that Beijing police prevented him from meeting with visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, a sign of continuing heavy restrictions on the country's beleaguered rights advocates. (Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:23:33 -0800)

China blocks rights lawyer from meeting Merkel
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese police blocked a prominent human rights lawyer from attending a Beijing dinner hosted by German leader Angela Merkel, the lawyer said on Friday, the latest example of restrictions on unorthodox views in a sensitive year. German diplomats from the embassy in Beijing had early on Thursday invited Mo Shaoping to a dinner with Merkel, who is in China on a three-day visit ... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:26:13 -0800)

Lawyer says sex assault didn’t occur
The lawyer for a Sacred Heart soccer player from Ellington who was charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old female student is disputing any wrongdoing by his client. The lawyer, Wayne R. Keeney, represents Brian Francolini, 20, of Ellington. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:39:46 -0800)

Attorney says deputy ‘relieved’ case dropped
The attorney representing a Clayton County Sheriff's deputy, accused of obstruction of an officer, said Thursday that his client is "relieved" the case against him has been dismissed. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:45:34 -0800)

Attorney general draws GOP wrath over botched gun-trafficking sting
House Republicans accused Attorney General Eric Holder of hiding information at a hearing Thursday over the botched Operation Fast and Furious gun-trafficking investigation, while he dismissed calls for his resignation and said he's not to blame for the scandal. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:15:55 -0800)

Lawyer and son link ambush to Talisay lot demolition
Lawyer Raul Sesbreño asked for police security while his youngest son Peter showed up in a bulletproof vest in the wake of Wednesday’s road ambush in Talisay City where the lawyer’s wife and two companions were killed. Father and son said they knew who the “masterminds” are and names of specific suspects. They said the [...] (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:28:32 -0800)

EpiCentre attorney resigns from case
An attorney representing EpiCentre developer Afshin Ghazi in bankruptcy court has withdrawn from the case saying the long-running, contentious court proceedings are draining Ghazi financially. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:11:14 -0800)

Attorney general, Republicans spar over ‘Fast and Furious’ at congressional hearing
Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. testified Thursday for more than four hours on Capitol Hill in a showdown with House Republicans, who threatened to hold him in contempt if he does not quickly turn over more documents on a botched gun operation. Read full article >> (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:11:54 -0800)

Attorney General Eric Holder Disgusted by Personal Attacks at Fast and Furious Hearing
Attorney General Eric Holder faced attacks on his character and tenure as attorney general at a congressional committee hearing on the gun program known as “Fast and Furious,” which was run by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Holder defended his record but the hearing... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:51:22 -0800)

Lowry's lawyer enters no-contest plea in bid to get battery case dismissed
A lawyer entered a no-contest plea for Kyle Lowry in a bid for dismissal of a misdemeanor battery case alleging the Houston Rockets guard threw a basketball at a female referee and threatened her during a game at a Las Vegas gym last September. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:46 -0800)

Attorney General, Students Discuss Pain Pill Addiction
Kentuckys attorney general met with hundreds of high school students Thursday as part of his Keep Kentucky Kids Safe campaign. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:20:17 -0800)

Mugesera cast as 'modern-day Hitler' by Rwanda: lawyer
The Quebec lawyer for Leon Mugesera, who was charged Thursday in his home country of Rwanda with genocide planning, incitement and distribution of arms, accuses the African nation of trying to turn him into a "modern-day Hitler." (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:49:52 -0800)

Republicans, attorney general fight over gun sting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republicans in the House of Representatives said on Thursday senior Justice Department officials should have known about the controversial tactics that led to a bungled operation to track guns to Mexico because some details were practically at their fingertips. President Barack Obama's administration has been under fire for almost a year over the operation dubbed "Fast and ... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:44:08 -0800)

J&J Hid Risperdal Studies to Boost Drug Sales, Lawyer Says
Johnson & Johnson hid studies showing its Risperdal anti-psychotic drug caused diabetes to protect billions of dollars in sales, a lawyer said in the first personal-injury claim over the medication to go to trial. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:28:36 -0800)

State's attorney announces new unit to review prosecutions
After years of criticism from some legal circles for the way her office has handled wrongful conviction cases, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez said today she has formed a new unit to review prosecutions that have come under question. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:01:27 -0800)

Sandusky lawyer blames attorney general for Paterno's fall
One of the laywers for Jerry Sandusky cited "embellished" rhetoric from the attorney general for the public upheaval that led to the firing of Penn State coach Joe Paterno. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:48:59 -0800)

LAWYER IN ‘HOT WATER’
LAWYER IN ‘HOT WATER’ Nava’s chief of staff rapped for ‘mauling’ man BY RICARDO OCTAVIO JR. JORDAN, Guimaras – A resident here complained to the police that the chief of staff of Cong. Rahman Nava mauled him. According to 52-year-old Fernando Espinosa, the mauling happened past 5 p.m. on January 30 at the Jordan wharf. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:44:30 -0800)

Receiver sues former Stanford lawyer, 2 firms
Receiver sues former Stanford lawyer, 2 firms Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:01 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012 The receiver assigned to recover assets of accused swindler R. Allen Stanford and his companies is suing a lawyer and law firms that helped counsel ... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:54:45 -0800)

Attorney general declines to rule on dual roles
The state Office of the Attorney General will not decide whether Patterson Mayor Luis Molina’s role on the Stanislaus County Board of Education conflicts with his mayoral duties, despite a City Council member’s request, the interim city attorney said this week. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:19:28 -0800)

Receiver sues former Stanford lawyer, firms
Receiver sues former Stanford lawyer, firms Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 08:06 p.m., Wednesday, February 1, 2012 The receiver assigned to recover assets of accused swindler R. Allen Stanford and his companies is suing a lawyer and law firms that helped counsel ... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:51:02 -0800)

Ex-lawyer Levitt pleads guilty to RI bank fraud
Former lawyer James Levitt has pleaded guilty in a $1.1 million mortgage fraud scheme involving properties in Providence and East Providence. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:32 -0800)

Attorney General investigating Central School District
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is investigating Central School District’s refusal to disclose costs related to legal fights with the City of O’Fallon. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:59:43 -0800)

Attorney: Second lie detector test shows Bashara not involved in murder
Robert Bashara took a second lie detector test late Wednesday afternoon, and his attorney said this morning the results indicate he had nothing to do with the murder of his wife, Jane Bashara. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:52:39 -0800)

District attorney names lesbian prosecutor as liaison to Phila.'s LGBT community
With Center City's "Gayborhood" and such community institutions as the Giovanni's Room bookstore, Philadelphia Gay News and the Equality Forum that annually draws tens of thousands to issue-events affecting sexual minorities, some might feel crimes based on sexual orientation are part of the past. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:55:41 -0800)

Attorney general declines to rule on dual roles
The state Office of the Attorney General will not decide whether Patterson Mayor Luis Molina’s role on the Stanislaus County Board of Education conflicts with his mayoral duties, despite a City Council member’s request, the interim city attorney said this week. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:04:54 -0800)

Attorney General Eric Holder Set to Take Hot Seat at Fast and Furious Hearing
Attorney General Eric Holder takes the hot seat today in what is expected to a contentious hearing over the botched ATF gun running operation “Fast and Furious” before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.  The committee has been investigating the actions by ATF and... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:00:31 -0800)

Pasadena Family Law Attorney Mark Baer Receives 'Super Lawyer' Designation
LOS ANGELES, CA-- - On January 23rd, Pasadena Family Law Attorney Mark Baer received the designation of " 2012 Southern California Super Lawyer " in the ' Family Law' category. Super Lawyers, ... (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:00:00 -0800)

Attorney takes plea deal in assault case
Denver attorney Willie Shepherd pleaded guilty to attempted third-degree assault in a plea deal stemming from a domestic-violence charge in September. On Tuesday, he was sentenced to 12 months of supervised probation, state court documents say. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:37:42 -0800)

Sandusky lawyer pins Paterno downfall on AG
An attorney for former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky blamed the attorney general's "embellished" rhetoric for setting off the furious public outcry that led to the downfall of longtime coach Joe Paterno. (Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:08:49 -0800)

Lawyer aims to question Saleh over Cole attack
() SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A lawyer for a Guantanamo prisoner charged in the attack on the Cole has asked a judge to let him question the president of Yemen while he is in the U.S. for medical treatment. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:42:44 -0800)

Attorney general declines to rule on dual roles
The state Office of the Attorney General will not decide whether Patterson Mayor Luis Molina’s role on the Stanislaus County Board of Education conflicts with his mayoral duties, despite a City Council member’s request, the interim city attorney said this week. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:19:38 -0800)

Lawyer’s wife, 2 companions shot dead in car after Talisay lot demolition
A lawyer’s wife and two companions were shot dead yesterday when their Isuzu pickup stopped for a red light in a junction of the South Coastal Road in Talisay Cebu. Two men on a red motorcycle sprayed bullets on the vehicle at 3:25 p.m. then fled. Police said the real target of the ambush appeared [...] (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:17:05 -0800)

Attorney For Accused Double Murderer Tries To Suppress Evidence
The attorney for a man accused of murdering his girlfriend and baby in Riley County says the proper procedure wasn’t followed when police seized his car to search for evidence. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:58 -0800)

Attorney: Mirkarimi to return to court Friday to fight stay-away order
San Francisco Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi will return to court on Friday to try again to modify a court order preventing him from contacting his wife or son because of an alleged domestic violence incident on New Year's Eve, his attorney said Tuesday. Mirkarimi's defense attorney Lidia Stiglich said via email that she filed papers Monday and additional papers Tuesday to request the hearing to modify ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:15:42 -0800)

Attorney describes Pittsburgh schools chief as 'rude, obnoxious and abusive'
An attorney this morning described the behavior of city schools police Chief Robert Fadzen during a 2005 traffic stop as "rude, obnoxious and abusive." (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:25:36 -0800)

Attorney: Trooper should be punished for not helping crash victim
The attorney representing the family in a $10 million lawsuit involving THP and the Department of Safety said a trooper violated a car crash victim's civil rights. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:10:51 -0800)

The American Lawyer Finds 2011 Lateral Partner Hiring Binge
ALM's The American Lawyer found that 2011 was a boom year for lateral hiring, if not for business, as nearly 2,500 partners left or joined the nation’s 200 largest law firms, 22 percent more than in 2010. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:29:00 -0800)

Ace Attorney 5 Will Have its Day in Court
A new Ace Attorney courtroom drama game has been announced, but will it ever find its way to the English-speaking gaming world? (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:20:51 -0800)

Rocket Lawyer Survey Reveals Top Issues for Small Businesses Are Legal and Financial, With a Majority Optimistic About ...
SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- - Optimism is on the rise as small businesses prepare for growth in 2012, but business expansion has its own dangers. A new Rocket Lawyer survey shows that, along with a bright outlook ... (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800)

Lawyer calls for dramatic changes to court system
A LOCAL criminal lawyer is calling for dramatic changes to the court system after becoming frustrated by ongoing delays and inadequate suspended sentences. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:38:52 -0800)

Attorney general Bill Schuette asks that hearing on grad student unions be halted
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed a request with the state Supreme Court, asking it to stop a hearing scheduled for today to decide whether University of Michigan graduate student research assistants can unionize. (Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:40:16 -0800)

Attorney general Bill Schuette asks that hearing on grad student unions be halted
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed a request with the state Supreme Court, asking it to stop a hearing scheduled for today to decide whether University of Michigan graduate student research assistants can unionize. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:18:35 -0800)

Lawyer for Framingham man accused in Hudson murders mulling insanity defense
The lawyer of a Framingham man accused of a 2010 double homicide in Hudson has until Friday to determine whether to seek an insanity defense, a judge said yesterday.\ (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:08:02 -0800)

Attorney: Guns don't belong to suspect
A defense attorney said that guns confiscated from the Murrysville home of Michael James Signore, 51, don't belong to him. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:00 -0800)

Lawyer 'ready to assist cops in case'
KUALA LUMPUR: Lawyer Kamal Hisham Jaafar, wanted in relation to a RM660,000 breach of trust case, and believed to be in Dubai, is prepared to cooperate with the police, on condition his safety is assured. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:33:05 -0800)

Defense attorney says recent murder-suicide raises questions about 2002 killing
York, PA - York County District Attorney Tom Kearney said Tuesday that convicted killer Duane Lee Frey's attorney is "grasping at straws" in his attempt to connect a recent murder-suicide to the 2002 killing of Hopethan "Flex" Johnson. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:54:20 -0800)

Lawyer: No common sense in boys' drowning
ZANESVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Prosecutors argue the parents of two young boys who drowned in an Ohio river last summer should be convicted of manslaughter. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:07:18 -0800)

Attorney general opinion clarifies Harbor Police authority
The Louisiana Attorney General’s office has clarified a 2011 decision which suggested the authority of Port Fourchon’s Harbor Police Department is not recognized by the state. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:05:11 -0800)

Senior Bankruptcy Lawyer Joins Fulbright as Partner in New York
A senior bankruptcy lawyer has joined the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:24:00 -0800)

Lawyer hits integrity of suspected accomplice in Bashara case
The man police are questioning as a suspected accomplice in the killing of Jane Bashara has little credibility, according to a prominent criminal defense attorney who visited the Bashara home Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:49:25 -0800)

Lawyer doubts Pike River charges
The lawyer for former Pike River Coal chief executive Peter Whittall has questioned the Labour Department's prosecution of him. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:08:07 -0800)

Ace Attorney Movie Planned For Worldwide Release
It's been a good week for Ace Attorney fans. First, you get confirmation of Ace Attorney 5 and iOS re-releases of 1-3. Now, there's word the movie is getting a worldwide release. Confirmation came during a Q&A with Japanese director Miike Takashi after the Ace Attorney film recently debuted at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. According to a report from TwitchFilm, Miike said there are ... (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:43:40 -0800)

Lawyer for accused double murderer mulling insanity defense
The lawyer of a Framingham man accused of a 2010 double-homicide in Hudson has until Friday to determine whether to seek an insanity defense, a judge said this morning. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:37:31 -0800)

Attorney general asks for jurors from outside Centre County for Sandusky trial
Prosecutors for the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office want outside jurors for the trial of retired Penn State defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky on more than 50 criminal charges of child sex abuse over a 15-year period. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:28:32 -0800)

Lawyer blames Xbox games for synagogue attacks
A man accused of firebombing three New Jersey synagogues may have been influenced by violent Xbox video games that aggravated his mental issues, his attorney said Tuesday. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:03:09 -0800)

US Attorney’s Office Activity
The following is the sentencing activity released by US Attorney Christopher A. Crofts office of the Department of Justice’s District of Wyoming -- 2011-12 (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:21:38 -0800)

Payout for sacked hospital lawyer
The former head of legal services at Stafford Hospital is awarded more than £100,000 for wrongful and unfair dismissal. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:02:25 -0800)

Photos absolve Newton, lawyer says
Matthew Newton's lawyer says the actor should not have to face court because of his mental illness. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:14:01 -0800)

Photos absolve Newton, says lawyer
Matthew Newton's lawyer says the actor should not have to face court because of his mental illness. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:42:48 -0800)

Lender Processing Services, Inc. Files Motion to Dismiss Nevada Attorney General Complaint
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Lender Processing Services, Inc. (NYSE: LPS - News), a leading provider of integrated technology, data, and analytics to the mortgage and real estate industries, ... (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:03:00 -0800)

Attorney general: Getting pardoned Mississippi murderers difficult
Getting the convicted murderers pardoned by outgoing Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour back in prison is like "being on a manhunt with one arm tied behind my back," the state's attorney general said. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:29:49 -0800)

Attorney: Missing boy's mother needs treatment, not jail
The attorney representing the mother of a missing toddler says his client needs treatment more than jail time. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:29:05 -0800)

Lawyer prepared to cooperate if safety assured
KUALA LUMPUR: Kamal Hisham Jaafar, a lawyer wanted in relation to a RM660,000 breach of trust case, who is in Dubai at present is prepared to cooperate with the police, on condition his safety is assured. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:06:03 -0800)

LAWYER PREPARED TO COOPERATE IF HIS SAFETY IS ASSURED
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Kamal Hisham Jaafar, a lawyer wanted inrelation to a RM660,000 breach of trust case, who is in Dubai at present isprepared to cooperate with the police, on condition his safety is assured. At a press conference organised by his partner Rozana Shamsuddin and counselDatuk Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos at Jalan Tun Razak here, today, Kamal Hishamdenied he had run away ... (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:06:11 -0800)

Attorney-General's qualifications questioned
The B.C. Law Society has asked an outside law firm to evaluate a submission and supporting materials that maintain Attorney-General and Solicitor-General Shirley Bond is unqualified to hold those offices. (Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:05:47 -0800)

Attorney: Texas redistricting talks stalled
SAN ANTONIO -- Negotiations between minority groups and Texas officials in a lengthy clash over new political districts appeared stalled Monday as both sides prepared to argue in Washington over whether the Republican-drawn maps violate the federal Voting Rights Act. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:22:40 -0800)

Lawyer's group rebukes North attorney
NORTH ATTLEBORO - The Board of Bar Overseers has reprimanded a North Attleboro lawyer for two counts of misconduct. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:19:15 -0800)

Lawyer testifies for DeWeese in corruption trial
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Long-time state House Democratic leader Bill DeWeese acted decisively to root out illegal activity and tried to enforce ethics rules in a “hyper-political” environment, a lawyer (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:01:32 -0800)

Attorney general candidate hasn't practiced law in W.Va.
The Republican running to be the states chief lawyer was not licensed to practice law in West Virginia until last week, according to records from the West Virginia State Bar. Harpers Ferry resident Patrick Morrisey had not practiced law in West Virgin... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:04:15 -0800)

Photos absolve Newton, lawyer says
Matthew Newton's lawyer says the actor should not have to face court because of his mental illness. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:49:48 -0800)

Attorney argues mother of missing toddler needs treatment not jail
Police in Columbia, S.C., said they have called off a search of a wooded area for missing toddler Amir Jennings, just hours after a search of that area began. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:45:06 -0800)

Attorney argue mother of missing toddler needs treatment not jail
Police in Columbia, S.C., said they have called off a search of a wooded area for missing toddler Amir Jennings, just hours after a search of that area began. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:29:16 -0800)

Attorney: Brodkorb considering legal action against senate
A Bloomington attorney says he has been retained by Michael Brodkorb to represent him in potential legal action against the Minnesota Senate. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:51:56 -0800)

Attorney general asked to review Port of Poulsbo commissioner appointment
Rep. Sherry Appleton, D-Poulsbo, requested the review on behalf of newly elected port Commissioner Jim Rutledge. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:28:00 -0800)

Pics absolve Matthew Newton, lawyer says
Matthew Newton's lawyer says it's not fair for his client to face a lengthy hearing because of his mental illness. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:31:50 -0800)

Lawyer keeps Newton out of court
Troubled actor Matthew Newton did not appear in court today on charges that he assaulted a taxi driver. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:27:37 -0800)

Lawyer: Tine released after 48-hour detention
The lawyer who heads the Senegalese League for Human Rights confirmed that leading opposition figure Alioune Tine was released late Monday after a more than 48-hour police detention. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:22:05 -0800)

Readington mayor announces professional services contracts, including township attorney
Raedington Township Municipal Building READINGTON — Mayor Thomas Auriemma recently announced a number of professional services contracts made with the Township. The contracts listed below expire on Dec. 31, 2012, unless otherwise stated. Township attorney contract was made with attorney... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:12:59 -0800)

Attorney: Redistricting talks between Texas, minority groups stalled; April 3 primary at risk
SAN ANTONIO - An attorney for one of nine groups suing to block electoral redistricting maps drawn up by Texas' Republican-led Legislature says negotiations between the two sides have stalled. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:24:09 -0800)

Pardoned Inmates' Attorney Files Appeal
Jackson - Attorney Tom Fortner filed an appeal with the Supreme Court today on behalf of pardoned inmates Charles Hooker, David Gatlin, Nathan Kern and Anthony McCray. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:13:57 -0800)

Attorney: Texas redistricting talks have stalled
An attorney for one of nine groups suing to block electoral redistricting maps drawn up by Texas' Republican-led Legislature says negotiations between the two sides have stalled. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:09:52 -0800)

Houston Lawyer John Kim Elected President of Local ABOTA Chapter
HOUSTON, Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominent Houston trial lawyer John Kim has been elected by fellow members of the American Board of Trial Advocates as the group's 2012 Houston chapter president.Mr. ... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:59:00 -0800)

Attorney: Texas redistricting negotiations stalled
An attorney for one of the nation's largest Latino organizations says negotiations between the state and minority groups over redistricting maps have stalled. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:52:36 -0800)

Lawyer: Mom Of Missing SC Boy Should Be Released
Lawyer: Mom Of Missing SC Boy Should Be Released (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:03:02 -0800)

Attorney: Brodkorb considering legal action against senate
A Bloomington attorney says he has been retained by Michael Brodkorb to represent him in potential legal action against the Minnesota Senate. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:45:04 -0800)

Lawyer cleared of embezzling fees
DUBAI - An Indian lawyer was cleared by the Court of First Instance on Monday of misappropriating more than Dh80,000 paid in fees by a client when the advocacy and legal consultancy office where he worked had not assigned him to collect the fees. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:38:16 -0800)

Lawyer sues ex-girlfriends over online relationship reviews
Take a lawyer, his ex-girlfriends, a website which allows people to post "reviews" of their failed relationships, and add a dash of drama. Mix 'em all up and you'll get the story we're about to tell you — a strange tale which reminds us that no one ever really wins when former lovers duke it out. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:32:58 -0800)

Occupy Lawyer Says New York Prosecutors Worse Than Teenagers
Whatever you think of the two Occupy Wall Street demonstrators who became famous for getting pepper sprayed and beaten by police, you have to admit their lawyer is pretty funny. Ron Kuby, the longtime civil rights lawyer representing Kaylee Dedrick (who got pepper-sprayed by Anthony Bologna) and Felix Rivera-Pitre (who got punched during a march following a mid-October eviction attempt at ... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:08:08 -0800)

Attorney who lost prosecutor race found dead
An attorney who lost a bid to become Henrico County's top prosecutor has died from what police say was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:52:54 -0800)

California Personal Injury Attorney James Ballidis Featured in New 'Champions' Book
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- James Ballidis, a prominent personal injury attorney, is a featured author in the newly released book " Champions: Knockout Strategies For Health, ... (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:10:00 -0800)

Attorney admits stealing court file
SALEM, Mass. — A Massachusetts attorney has admitted he stole a murder suspect's court file, but says he does not know why he did it. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:49:24 -0800)

Lawyer sues exes over unkind words on Web
He alleges that the two women have rather prominently defamed him. Now we will see whether hell hath no fury like a TV lawyer scorned. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:20:48 -0800)

Walker explains county attorney duties to MCRW
Montgomery County Attorney David Walker explained the complex issues and cases his office handles for the county’s government at Thursday’s Montgomery County Republican Women meeting. (Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:04:37 -0800)

Rwanda: Mugesera Calls Family, Searches for Lawyer
New Times (Kigali)-Following his deportation from Canada, Léon Mugesera, was on Thursday facilitated to call his family and lawyers back in Canada in a bid to search for a lawyer after he turned down the possibility for a local attorney, The New Times has learnt. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:59:09 -0800)

Semrau named borough attorney in Bloomingdale
With Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy casting the tie-breaking vote, the borough has new municipal attorney for the second consecutive year. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:19:56 -0800)

Lawyer files to run against McGraw
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Five-term Attorney General Darrell McGraw drew a last-minute Republican challenger over the weekend.Patrick Morrisey, a health care lawyer and Jefferson County resident, joined the race Saturday, the last day to file. Morrisey, 44, ... (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:06:24 -0800)

Attorney plans suit over DeLand police shooting, charges coverup
An attorney representing two men shot by a DeLand police officer plans to file a federal lawsuit accusing the department of unjustly unleashing a barrage of bullets and then engaging in a coverup. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:38:59 -0800)

Alleged fraudster to plead guilty: lawyer
The lawyer for alleged Queensland Health fraudster Joel Barlow says his client will plead guilty at his next court appearance. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:08:00 -0800)

Mass. attorney admits stealing court file
A Massachusetts attorney has admitted he stole a murder suspect's court file, but says he does not know why he did it. (Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:36:24 -0800)

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