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Group honors lawyer, wife
A prominent local lawyer and his wife were toasted by Gov. Corzine and U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie on Wednesday evening at a fundraising event for the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Monmouth County. Jerold L. Zaro, president of the Ansell, Zaro, Grimm and Aaron law firm in Ocean Township, and his wife, Toni, were the guests of honor at the silent auction and dinner, held (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 08:22:34 GMT)

New city attorney to join Surprise staff soon
The Surprise City Council has appointed former Assistant Glendale City Attorney Michael Bailey its city attorney. Bailey, 35, is Surprise's fourth city attorney in three years. He will oversee the city's legal affairs, advising municipal managers and the City Council on matters of law. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:57:47 GMT)

Ex-judge explores return as lawyer
Now that former Judge William Danser, ousted from the bench after his conviction two years ago for fixing tickets for friends and professional athletes, has succeeded in reducing his felony conviction to a misdemeanor, might he someday return to the courtroom as a lawyer? (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:13:44 GMT)

Attorney General candidates answer questions
Four venues, five candidates, and a slew of questions from the people who will ultimately decide their fate in the race for attorney general. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:25:05 GMT)

HCA asks court to sanction lawyer
Weeks after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against the nation's largest hospital chain, the parent company of Wesley Medical Center is asking the court to punish the Wichita lawyer who filed it. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:50:10 GMT)

Peninsula attorney takes on Cheney
Peninsula attorney and powerful Democratic Party fundraiser Joe Cotchett has been named to lead the trial counsel for ex-CIA operative Valerie Plame Wilson's lawsuit against Vice President Dick (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 10:58:26 GMT)

Jurors begin deliberations in trial of attorney accused of murdering his wife
(Cou rt TV) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Jurors began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of a former Nashville attorney accused of killing his wife and disposing her body 10 years ago. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:00:39 GMT)

Eminent lawyer Majeed Memon appointed NCP's national secretary
Mumbai, Aug 17: Prominent lawyer Majeed Memon has been appointed national Secretary of Nationalist Congress Party. The appointment was made by party president Sharad Pawar with immediate effect, a party release said here today. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:07:50 GMT)

Search for Next NJ Attorney General Begins
Two top state officials are emerging as the leading contenders to be New Jersey's next attorney general. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:08:39 GMT)

Attorney says Ramseys gave police information about suspect
BOULDER, Colo. The family attorney says John and Patsy gave police information about John Mark Karr before he was identified as a suspect. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:19:12 GMT)

Looted ancient Peruvian headdress found in London lawyer's office
A looted ancient Peruvian headdress considered of key importance to the country's cultural heritage has been seized from a lawyer's office in central London, the Metropolitan Police has said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:48:46 GMT)

Slaying suspect retains lawyer
Kevin Anthony Carrillo, 17, arrested as a suspect in a June 6 fatal stabbing at Poudre Valley Mobile Home Park, will retain his current lawyer despite a possible conflict of interest. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 12:10:09 GMT)

Change in sentence for lawyer convicted in hit-run
Lawyers are hashing out legal issues about the prison sentence of a young lawyer who killed a college student five years ago in a hit-and-run collision. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:26:00 GMT)

Looted ancient Peruvian headdress found in London lawyer's office
A looted ancient Peruvian headdress considered of key importance to the country's cultural heritage has been seized from a lawyer's office in central London, the Metropolitan Police has said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 15:36:56 GMT)

Convicted ex-judge Danser explores return as lawyer
Now that former Judge William Danser, ousted from the bench after his conviction two years ago for fixing tickets for friends and professional athletes, has succeeded in reducing his felony conviction to a misdemeanor, might he someday return to the courtroom as a lawyer? Post a Comment (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:04:48 GMT)

Lawyer Ron to prep in St. Louis Derby
Lawyer Ron, winner of the Arkansas Derby, heads the list of nominees for the $250,000 St. Louis Derby, a 1 1/16-mile race at Fairmount Park on Aug. 26. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:33:16 GMT)

Attorney pursues 'serial predator' priest
An attorney representing 13 men who say they were sexually abused as boys by former priest Harry Monroe said today he is sending information to prosecutors in eight Indiana counties he hopes will lead them to file the first criminal charges against Monroe. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:45:36 GMT)

Attorneys for blind China activist detained - lawyer
BEIJING (Reuters) - Attorneys for a blind rights activist facing trial in eastern China appear to have been detained by police, another lawyer said on Thursday, the day before the scheduled start of the trial. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 16:47:17 GMT)

Lawyer: judge vacates Merck Vioxx win
A state judge on Thursday threw out a victory for Merck & Co. and ordered a new trial for a postal worker who blamed his heart attack on taking the company's Vioxx pain medicine for two months, the man's lawyer said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 17:58:00 GMT)

Lawyer: Judge Vacates Victory for Merck
A state judge threw out a victory for Merck & Co. on Thursday and ordered a new trial for a postal worker who blamed his heart attack on taking the company's Vioxx pain medicine for two months, the man's lawyer said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:03:40 GMT)

Lawyer: State judge vacates jury win for Merck in Vioxx case
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - A state judge on Thursday vacated a jury win for Merck & Co. and ordered a new trial for a postal worker blamed his heart attack on taking the company's Vioxx pain medicine for two months, the man's lawyer said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:13:56 GMT)

Attorney General Asked to Help With Landfill: Solid-Waste Board Says Shutdown Acceptable Till Stark Odor Problem Ends
By Bob Downing, The Akron Beacon Journal, Ohio Aug. 17--BOLIVAR -- A landfill with odor problems in southern Stark County may be investigated by Ohio Attorney General Jim Petro's office and perhaps shut down until a solution is found. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 18:39:52 GMT)

Lawyer: Judge dismisses Merck Vioxx win
NEWARK (AP) -- A state judge threw out a victory for Merck & Co. today and ordered a new trial for a postal worker who blamed his heart attack on taking the company's Vioxx pain medicine for two months, the man's lawyer said. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:02:39 GMT)

Attorney Asks For Criminal Probe Of Former Priest
An attorney representing men who claim they were abused as teenagers by a former Indiana priest is asking prosecutors in eight counties to file criminal charges against Harry Monroe. Minnesota attorney (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:21:41 GMT)

Gibson's attorney pleads no contest for him in court
MALIBU, Calif. - Actor Mel Gibson has pleaded no contest to a drunken driving charge and has been sentenced to three years' probation. The district attorney's office in Malibu, California, says Gibson wasn't in court today, but instead entered the plea through his attorney. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:01:57 GMT)

Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Former Priest with Indianapolis Archdiocese
By Mike Corbin News 8 @ 6:00 An attorney representing more than a dozen Indiana men says a former priest remains a sexual predator and must still pay for his actions. Former Catholic Priest Harry Monroe (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 20:11:41 GMT)

Pontiac attorney sentenced to 15 months in prison
DETROIT -- Pontiac attorney William Hatchett was sentenced to 15 months in prison at U.S. District Court Thursday for evading the payment of about $382,000 in federal taxes. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 22:42:42 GMT)

Former Nashville attorney Perry March convicted of killing his wife, whose body was never found
(Court TV) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A former Nashville attorney was convicted Thursday of murdering his wife, who disappeared 10 years ago without a trace. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:03:36 GMT)

Ianiero lawyer blasts Mexican attorney general
The lawyer for the family of slain Ontario couple Nancy and Domenic Ianiero issued an angry news release Thursday afternoon accusing the attorney general in Mexico's Cancun resort district of slander. Edward Greenspan calls remarks by Bello Rodriguez y Corillo "slanderous, outrageous and completely false. (Thu, 17 Aug 2006 23:07:26 GMT)

Democratic Attorney General Candidates Clash In NY1 Debate
The four Democratic candidates for state attorney general clashed amicably but forcefully Thursday night in a debate seen live on NY1 and across New York State. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:47:33 GMT)

Democratic N.Y. Attorney General Candidates Define, Snipe
NEW YORK -- The three Democrats trailing Andrew Cuomo in the polls for state attorney general took turns attacking the front-runner Thursday night in the first debate before the party's September primary. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 00:57:05 GMT)

Democratic attorney general candidates define, snipe
(New York - AP) - The three Democrats trailing Andrew Cuomo in the polls for attorney general took turns attacking the front-runner tonight. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:12:15 GMT)

U.S. prosecutors change indictment against Conrad Black: lawyer
TORONTO (CP) - U.S. prosecutors have changed their indictment against former media baron Conrad Black, including additional charges for tax evasion, Black's Canadian lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:34:55 GMT)

U.S. prosecutors change indictment against Conrad Black: lawyer
TORONTO (CP) - U.S. prosecutors have changed their indictment against former newspaper tycoon Conrad Black, including additional charges of tax evasion, Black's Canadian lawyer said Thursday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 02:49:55 GMT)

Top human rights lawyer held
BEIJING police have detained one of China's most outspoken human rights lawyers, state media reported today, capping months of contention between the lawyer and police. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:29:37 GMT)

Ehrlich Attorney Cleared in Lobbying Complaint
Maryland's independent state ethics commission has dismissed a complaint alleging that the personal attorney to Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. improperly acted as an unregistered lobbyist with access to the most powerful figures in Annapolis, the commission said yesterday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 03:52:56 GMT)

Original copy of slain man's will found in lawyer's files
An original copy of slain barber David Leath's will has been located in the files of the lawyer who prepared it in 1996, it was revealed Thursday in a Chancery Court hearing. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:18:49 GMT)

Attorney says Pauls would have won housing appeal anyway
Michael Hadley says the city would have lost an appeal his clients planned to file with Venango County court. An attorney for Oil City West End property owners Richard and Leslie Paul believes a city hall oversight only accelerated what would have happened anyway. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 04:24:15 GMT)

Ex-attorney convicted of killing socialite wife
A former Nashville attorney was convicted Thursday of killing his socialite wife, who disappeared 10 years ago. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:25:11 GMT)

Ex-Lawyer Guilty in Wife?s Murder in Tennessee
A former Nashville lawyer was convicted of killing his socialite wife, who disappeared 10 years ago. A jury convicted the man, Perry March, 45, of all charges second-degree murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Janet Levine March, who disappeared in August 1996. Ms. Levine March?s body was never found, but she was declared legally dead in 2000. Mr. March (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 06:58:40 GMT)

Adoption Lawyer Out
Must Give Up Orphans Practice; Law License Lifted For 120 Days A Westport lawyer who helped place thousands of foreign orphans with American families has been barred from handling future adoptions amid accusations that she was unprofessional and failed to return money to clients, a Superior Court judge ruled this week. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:27:26 GMT)

China detains well-known human rights lawyer
Beijing - Chinese police have detained well-known human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng for suspected involvement in criminal activities, state media and his friends said Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:32:18 GMT)

Lodhi lawyer welcomes Thomas appeal win
The lawyer for Faheem Khalid Lodhi, a Sydney man convicted of preparing for a terrorist attack, has described the result of Jack Thomas's appeal as a great shot in the arm for the justice system. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 07:56:00 GMT)

Smithfield Foods' top lawyer might be out of order
The meat processor's head attorney hasn't been a member of the Virginia bar since 2001. The head lawyer for Smithfield Foods might need to shift duties at the company or hit the law books again because he's not a member of the Virginia State Bar. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:09:57 GMT)

Van-plunge dad attacked in hosp: lawyer
The Staten Island dad accused in his wife's suicide plunge off Bear Mountain was attacked by a "sexual predator" during a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation, his lawyer charged yesterday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:16:01 GMT)

District attorney, sheriff candidates square off
Professing mostly similar beliefs, Democratic candidates for Marathon County sheriff and district attorney addressed local residents Thursday during a forum at the monthly meeting of the Marathon County Democratic Party. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:31:46 GMT)

Lawyer: Chimps need new facility
A lawyer says immediate intervention is needed to ensure the health of chimps at a Hill Country sanctuary. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 09:34:02 GMT)

County attorney seeks students for new 'government academy'
COVINGTON --During the 34 years he's spent in government, Kenton County Attorney Garry Edmondson has met too many people who don't understand how local government works. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:16:05 GMT)

GRAND FORKS: Attorney, bandleader Dick King dies
Dick King, a decorated World War II pilot, longtime attorney and founder of the Dick King Classic Swing Band, died Thursday at Altru Hospital six days after suffering a stroke. He was 85. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 10:51:28 GMT)

Attorney: Shooting was heroin related
MANSFIELD -- James "Phil" Ray shot his roommate three times because he wouldn't give Ray $40 to buy heroin, an attorney said. Ray, 48, of 475 Howard St., is charged with attempted murder and felonious assault, both with a gun specification. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 11:15:34 GMT)

Tioga County: Attorney General candidate receives support from local GOP
OWEGO - She's making a bid to get elected as the first woman attorney general of New York state, and with the support of the Tioga County Republican Committee, she just might see her dream become reality. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:18:31 GMT)

Ehrlich Attorney Cleared in Lobbying Complaint
Maryland's independent state ethics commission has dismissed a complaint alleging that the personal attorney to Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. improperly acted as an unregistered lobbyist with access to the most powerful figures in Annapolis, the commission said yesterday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 12:18:52 GMT)

Owen Wilson Hires Top Attorney to Fight Kate Hudson Romance Reports
Owen Wilson has hired Hollywood heavyweight attorney Martin Singer to slap a lawsuit on anyone who goes so far to suggest the actor is responsible for his You, Me and Dupree costar Kate Hudson's marriage split. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 13:37:22 GMT)

Wilson hires top attorney to fight Hudson romance reports
Owen Wilson has hired Hollywood heavyweight attorney Martin Singer to slap a lawsuit on anyone who goes so far to suggest the actor is responsible for his You, Me + Dupree co-star Kate Hudson's marriage split. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:30:07 GMT)

Assistant U.S. attorney quits to run for Congress
J. Richard Chema, a longtime assistant U.S. attorney and Navy veteran, resigned his position Thursday to enter a special Democratic Party primary to challenge U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville, in the November general election. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:36:02 GMT)

Tennessee lawyer convicted of wife's murder
A prominent Nashville lawyer whose wife disappeared 10 years ago has been convicted of murdering her and faces another trial for plotting to kill her parents. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 14:46:15 GMT)

Complaint against Ehrlich lawyer dismissed
Common Cause said Hamilton might have lobbied without a license A complaint alleging that Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s personal lawyer, David B. Hamilton, violated the Maryland lobbying law has been dismissed by the State Ethics Commission. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:55:03 GMT)

Attorney: Patsy Ramsey was asked to meet with suspect
Authorities asked Patsy Ramsey in late May a month before she died of cancer whether she would be willing to meet with the man who claims he killed her 6-year-old daughter, the Ramsey family's attorney said Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:17:29 GMT)

County, city attorney resigns
There will be openings in two key attorney positions in the city and county following the announcement by Pratt County Attorney and Pratt City Attorney Ernie Richardson that he will resign both positions within the next two and a half months. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 16:52:32 GMT)

Perry March: A lawyer who had it all, then became a killer
Ten years ago, a wealthy painter mysteriously disappeared from the home she shared with her successful lawyer husband and their two children. In her local community of Nashville, rumors spread, but there was no definitive proof that a crime had occurred. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:07:57 GMT)

Attorney Says Patsy Ramsey Asked To Meet Karr
BOULDER, Colo. (August 18, 2006) -- Authorities asked Patsy Ramsey in late May -- a month before she died of cancer -- whether she would be willing to meet with the man who claims he killed her 6-year-old daughter, the Ramsey family's attorney said Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 17:30:10 GMT)

Arroyo lawyer on poll raps: Hearsay
PRESIDENT Macapagal-Arroyo’s election lawyer yesterday belittled the statements of two men claiming fraud in the 2004 presidential poll, saying it was too late to lodge any protest concerning that exercise. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:50:01 GMT)

NEW: Attorney: Patsy Ramsey was asked to meet suspect
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities asked Patsy Ramsey in late May — a month before she died of cancer — whether she would be willing to meet with the man who claims he killed her 6-year-old daughter, the Ramsey family's attorney said Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 18:54:04 GMT)

Lawyer requests generic Plavix halt
The launch of a generic version of blockbuster drug Plavix would cause "irreparable injury" if it did not stop, a lawyer for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and Sanofi-Aventis told a federal judge on Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:14:18 GMT)

Lawyer requests generic Plavix halt
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The launch of a generic version of blockbuster drug Plavix would cause "irreparable injury" if it did not stop, a lawyer for Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. BMY.N and Sanofi-Aventis SASY.PA told a federal judge on Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 19:30:02 GMT)

NEXT MOVE IN CITY PHONE PROBE UP TO STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL
BUCYRUS — Results of an investigation into allegations of misuse of a city cell phone by Mayor Dan Ross and Service Safety Director Sid Seevers are now in the hands of the Ohio State Attorney General’s Office. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:11:17 GMT)

Company wants lawyer sanctioned
Wichita — In a rare legal move, the nation’s largest hospital chain is asking a court to sanction a Wichita lawyer who sued the company over its staffing of nurses at hospitals across the country. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:22:18 GMT)

Ethics Complaint Dismissed Vs. Ehrlich's Lawyer
A complaint alleging that Gov. Robert Ehrlich's personal lawyer, David Hamilton, violated the Maryland lobbying law has been dismissed by the State Ethics Commission. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:28:52 GMT)

Lawyer, former gubernatorial candidate disbarred
Controversial lawyer and former gubernatorial candidate Barbara Johnson said she will fight her disbarment this week by the state's highest court to the U.S. Supreme Court. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:33:49 GMT)

Attorney: Suspect thought he was corresponding with Patsy Ramsey
ATLANTA, Ga. Atlanta attorney Lin Wood says John Mark Karr thought Patsy Ramsey received the written correspondence he sent to her. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 20:51:51 GMT)

Adoption attorney has license suspended
(WTNH, Aug. 18, 2006 4:45 PM) _ The law license of a Westport adoption attorney is being suspended after a Team 8 investigation uncovered allegations she took tens of thousands of dollars from would-be adoptive parents who never received children. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:15:37 GMT)

Complaint against Ehrlich lawyer dismissed
Common Cause said Hamilton might have lobbied without a license A complaint alleging that Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s personal lawyer, David B. Hamilton, violated the Maryland lobbying law has been dismissed by the State Ethics Commission. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:10:32 GMT)

ESRB Ratings Promoted by Georgia Attorney General
fiorenza writes "At least one state is forgoing the process of cooking up gaming legislation only to have it thrown out in the courts. Georgia is working with the ESRB to educate parents in the state about game ratings, with the state's Attorney General leading up the charge. The obvious question is, why wasn't this tried first, before the mad rush to pass laws that never stand judicial review on (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:24:43 GMT)

Federal judge blasts Texas attorney general for seizing X-rays
A federal judge scolded Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott when she found out important evidence in the investigation into potentially fraudulent diagnoses of the lung disease silicosis... (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:53:20 GMT)

Adoption Lawyer Out
Must Give Up Orphans Practice; Law License Lifted For 120 Days A Westport lawyer who helped place thousands of foreign orphans with American families has been barred from handling future adoptions amid accusations that she was unprofessional and failed to return money to clients, a Superior Court judge ruled this week. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:04:41 GMT)

Attorney For East Bay Porn Actress Expects Charges
RICHMOND, Calif. -- Prosecutors are in the process of filing charges against a pornographic film actress from Richmond who's accused of having sex with a 15-year-old El Sobrante boy, the woman's attorney said Friday. (Fri, 18 Aug 2006 23:05:32 GMT)

Attorney: Patsy Ramsey was asked to meet suspect
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Authorities asked Patsy Ramsey in late May — a month before she died of cancer — whether she would be willing to meet with the man who claims he killed her 6-year-old daughter, the Ramsey family's attorney said Friday. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 00:53:34 GMT)

Ramsey family lawyer says there's reason to believe Karr might be the one
While there's skepticism from some over whether the suspect in the JonBenet Ramsey case really did it, the Ramsey family's lawyer thinks authorities may have something on John Karr. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 01:22:43 GMT)

Riverside attorney appointed to UC Board of Regents
RIVERSIDE (CNS) - Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed a Riverside attorney to the University of California Board of Regents, it was announced today. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 02:06:24 GMT)

Lawyer says he had permission
KINGSBURY u The Fort Edward lawyer who was arrested Thursday on a burglary charge filed a notice of claim Friday against the police agency that investigated the case and said he had permission to be in the home he’s charged with illegally entering. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 03:00:16 GMT)

Lawyer blasts Ianiero theory
TORONTO —The lawyer for the Ianiero family has blasted comments made by a Mexican prosecutor who refused to rule out the slain couple’s former son-in-law in the murder. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:03:22 GMT)

Sanders sworn in as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Tyree Irving conducted the swearing-in ceremony to install Everett T. Sanders as new city attorney for Natchez on Tuesday. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:26:19 GMT)

Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 05:39:22 GMT)

Bluffdale mayor, attorney to wed
When Bluffdale Mayor Claudia Anderson and City Attorney Dale Gardiner started dating in June, Gardiner relinquished most of his legal work for the city and Anderson said the question of whether Gardiner would do city attorney work again "depends on where this relationship goes." (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 06:40:39 GMT)

County Attorney plans to charge Councilman
Tom Green County Attorney Chris Taylor said this week he will file charges against City Councilman Daniel Cardenas, who was accused of resisting arrest during a traffic stop last week. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 06:46:56 GMT)

Lawyer permitted to stay on ballot
Lawyer Jerry Beer's race for circuit judge can continue, a judge ruled Friday. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:17:59 GMT)

Attorney: Patsy Ramsey was asked to meet suspect
BOULDER, Colo. -- Authorities asked Patsy Ramsey in late May -- a month before she died of cancer -- whether she would be willing to meet with the man who claims he killed her 6-year-old daughter, the Ramsey family’s attorney said yesterday. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:28:38 GMT)

Lawyer vows to fight her disbarment
ANDOVER -- Controversial lawyer and former gubernatorial candidate Barbara Johnson said she will fight her disbarment this week by the state's highest court to the US Supreme Court. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 09:56:15 GMT)

Democrat enters attorney general's race at last second
It looked like Democratic state Sen. Walter "Skip" Campbell Jr. and Republican former U.S. Rep. Bill McCollum would both head unopposed to the November election in their bid to become the state's next attorney general. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:04:22 GMT)

Chinese academics demand release of renowned lawyer
_ Sixty Chinese academics from home and abroad issued a statement Saturday demanding the immediate release of Gao Zhisheng, a Chinese lawyer known for defending political and religious activists who was recently detained by police. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:24:16 GMT)

Orlando lawyer leaves Gallagher, joins Crist
Republican Tom Gallagher lost one of his Central Florida leaders Friday when lawyer and lobbyist Fred Leonhardt jumped from the campaign and endorsed Charlie Crist in the governor's race. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 10:37:45 GMT)

Attorney tells judge Evans Sr. to testify on his own behalf
JACKSONVILLE n Attorney William Kent told U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan Friday that his client, Ronald Evans Sr., will take the stand in his own defense next week. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:15:45 GMT)

Attorney for dog abuse suspects speaks out
The attorney for two people who may be facing animal abuse charges in Trinity County spoke out on behalf of his clients Friday. Last week, 13 dogs were rescued from the property after law enforcement officials found them living in kennels with the bodies of other dogs, green water and no food. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 11:37:42 GMT)

Attorney: Patsy Ramsey Was Asked To Meet JonBenet Suspect
The mother of JonBenet Ramsey was asked to meet with the suspect in the case a month before she died, the family's attorney said Friday. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:13:28 GMT)

Child porn plea for McHenry Attorney
A tentative plea agreement was reached Thursday in Lake County Circuit Court for John Roth, a prominent McHenry County attorney, who has been charged with 47 counts of possession of child pornography. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 13:41:14 GMT)

Ford County attorney deflects criticism from former employees involved in suit
Ford County Attorney John Sauer said the decision to settle with two former underlings who accused him of harassment and wrongful termination was strictly a financial decision. (Sat, 19 Aug 2006 16:07:06 GMT)

Lawyer error could have cost 20 years
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Texas woman has been sentenced to five years in prison, after a court cleared up a mistake by her former lawyer that could have put her away for 25 years. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 01:23:04 GMT)

China dissidents press for lawyer's release
Chinese dissidents and rights activists have demanded the release of lawyer Gao Zhisheng, warning that his detention will become a focus of their efforts to expand political freedoms and legality. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 02:43:41 GMT)

China activists want lawyer's release
Chinese dissidents and activists have demanded the release of lawyer Gao Zhisheng, warning his detention would become a focus to expand political freedoms. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 03:17:07 GMT)

City hires full-time attorney
HAZEL PARK -- Assistant City Attorney Jan Drumm will switch offices, but do the same or more work while saving the city money. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:26:38 GMT)

Calls grow to free Chinese lawyer
Activists and government critics in China have called for the release of a prominent human rights lawyer detained by authorities. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:57:12 GMT)

Sanders sworn in as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Tyree Irving conducted the swearing-in ceremony to install Everett T. Sanders as new city attorney for Natchez on Tuesday. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 04:59:25 GMT)

Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 05:12:05 GMT)

Indian lawyer launches one-woman crusade against rights abuses in Kashmir
It took Supreme Court lawyer Sonia Raj Sood just one visit to Indian-administered Kashmir to find her true calling in life -- to fight atrocities against Kashmiris attributed to India's security forces. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:02:58 GMT)

China dissidents press for lawyer's release
Chinese dissidents have demanded the release of human rights lawyer Gao Zhisheng, warning that his detention would become the focus of protest even as another activist was apparently rounded up in an intensifying crackdown. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:11:26 GMT)

Lawyer says he had permission
KINGSBURY -- The Fort Edward lawyer who was arrested Thursday on a burglary charge filed a notice of claim Friday against the police agency that investigated the case and said he had permission to be in the home he’s charged with illegally entering. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 06:17:07 GMT)

Williams' attorney calls for jail changes
The Harrison County jail's new warden should take a hard look at all aspects of jail operations, including training, and should remove people who are not performing as they should, attorney John Whitfield said Saturday. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 08:11:41 GMT)

DeKalb aviation board chooses new attorney
AUBURN – The DeKalb County Board of Aviation Commissioners Friday selected county attorney James McCanna of Auburn to represent the board. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 09:56:59 GMT)

Attorney tells judge Evans Sr. to testify on his own behalf
JACKSONVILLE n Attorney William Kent told U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan Friday that his client, Ronald Evans Sr., will take the stand in his own defense next week. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 11:15:44 GMT)

Custer County attorney won't run for re-election
MILES CITY - Custer County Attorney Garry Bunke, who was running unopposed for another term, has asked for his name to be taken off the November ballot. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 14:10:49 GMT)

Ramsey lawyer has high-profile clients
The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape. Olympic security guard Richard Jewell. John and Patsy Ramsey. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:00:36 GMT)

Ramseys' attorney defends the scorned
The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape. Olympic security guard Richard Jewell. John and Patsy Ramsey. Their common thread? Lin Wood, the attorney who specializes in defending people who say they were scorned by the media. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:03:41 GMT)

Ramseys' Attorney Defends the Scorned
Ramseys' Attorney Makes Name Defending Those Who Say Media Scorned Them (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:20:12 GMT)

Ramsey Lawyer Has High-Profile Clients
ATLANTA -- The woman who accused Kobe Bryant of rape. Olympic security guard Richard Jewell. John and Patsy Ramsey. Their common thread? Lin Wood, the attorney who specializes in defending people who say they were scorned by the media. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:31:15 GMT)

Israel justice minister resigns over harassment charge
Israeli Justice Minister Haim Ramon resigned, several days after the attorney general decided to indict him over accusations of sexual harassment. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:37:55 GMT)

Indian lawyer launches one-woman crusade against rights abuses in Kashmir
It took Supreme Court lawyer Sonia Raj Sood just one visit to Indian-administered Kashmir to find her true calling in life -- to fight atrocities against Kashmiris attributed to India's security forces. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:02:44 GMT)

Lawyer asks court to change charge
Dubai: A defence lawyer has asked a court to change his Arab client's charge from fraud and theft to breach of trust and refer the case to the Dubai Court of Misdemeanours. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:21:03 GMT)

Highest-paid lawyer faces inquiry over miners' cash
A solicitor who has become Britain's highest earning lawyer is being investigated by the Law Society over allegations that millions of pounds of compensation paid to sick miners was mishandled. (Sun, 20 Aug 2006 23:38:08 GMT)

Missouri Attorney General to appeal ruling requiring state to provide transport for pregnant inmates seeking abortions
Missouri Attorney General Jay Nixon (R) on Wednesday said he will appeal a federal court ruling that requires the state to provide transportation to clinics for pregnant inmates who wish to have abortions, the AP/Kansas City Star reports (Lieb, AP/Kansas City Star, 8/16). (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:24:44 GMT)

No grounds for retrial, says Thomas lawyer
THERE was no new evidence to re-try Jack Terrence Thomas, the first Australian jailed under new anti-terrorism laws and freed last week, his lawyer said today. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:59:26 GMT)

Jihad Jack's lawyer say retrial unlikely
The lawyer for Jack Terrence Thomas - the first Australian jailed under new anti-terrorism laws and freed last week - says there is no new evidence to re-try his client. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:10:48 GMT)

Attorney General To Speak
Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning will publicly comment on the shooting death of a Falls City woman that happened more than a week ago, his office announced late Sunday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:59:44 GMT)

Dassey's Lawyer Will Ask To Be Removed As Counsel
Brendan Dassey's lawyer said he plans to file a motion this week asking to be removed from the case. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:04:17 GMT)

Dassey's Lawyer Will Ask To Be Removed As Counsel
The lawyer representing Brenden Dassey on charges of murder will asked to be removed from the case this week. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 03:06:46 GMT)

Killer Donated His Kidney, Lawyer Says
Charles Cullen, the former hospital nurse who admitted killing at least 29 of his patients in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has donated a kidney to a male relative of a former girlfriend, Mr. Cullen?s lawyer said. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:31:41 GMT)

ATV group and city seek Attorney General opinion
synopsis : Commission to consider letter to Attorney General during special Monday workshop. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:32:47 GMT)

Attorney general race heats up from the start
Topeka — Memo to the majority of Kansans who dozed during the primaries: Time to wake up and watch the rowdy race for attorney general. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 05:17:30 GMT)

Colorado Attorney General discusses drug busts, Tasers
Aspen Times Staff Writer Colorado Attorney General John W. Suthers took a break from campaigning recently to address issues close to Aspenites' hearts: drug busts and Taser use. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:08:45 GMT)

Sanders to be named as new city attorney
NATCHEZ — Natchez attorney Everett Sanders is expected to get the nod as new city attorney when the Board of Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. today at the Council Chamber building on South Pearl Street. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 06:13:04 GMT)

Lawyer in Halbach case requests to be removed
MANITOWOC, Wis. -- The lawyer for a teen accused with his uncle of raping and killing a young photographer said he will file a motion this week asking to be removed from the case. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:07:41 GMT)

Lawyer confident ABC interview won't send Thomas back to jail
The lawyer representing Jack Thomas, whose conviction under new anti-terrorism laws was quashed last week, does not believe Mr Thomas incriminated himself in an ABC Four Corners interview. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:12:51 GMT)

Another lawyer enters the Constitution debate
Another lawyer has entered the debate over the constitution, but Robert Vazquez cannot be accused of having left it too late, because he was one of those who appeared before the Select Committee of the House of Assembly 5 years ago when chairman of the Bar Council. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:58:55 GMT)

Democrat dwarfs foe in cash, status in attorney-general race
Two South Florida trial attorneys are vying for the Democratic nomination to be the state's next attorney general, but one's candidacy seems more an assist than a contest. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:17:04 GMT)

Saipan's US Attorney's Office has no chief
The U.S. Attorney's Office Saipan Branch has no chief at present, the Saipan Tribune learned yesterday. Sources said Craig Moore was recently removed as chief of the U.S. Attorney's Office Saipan branch for unknown reasons. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:20:57 GMT)

Indian lawyer launches crusade against rights abuses in Kashmir
AFP, New Delhi:It took Supreme Court lawyer Sonia Raj Sood just one visit to Indian-administered Kashmir to find her true calling in life -- to fight atrocities against Kashmiris attributed to India's security forces. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:34:21 GMT)

Attorney tells judge Evans Sr. to testify on his own behalf
JACKSONVILLE n Attorney William Kent told U.S. District Judge Timothy Corrigan Friday that his client, Ronald Evans Sr., will take the stand in his own defense next week. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:15:44 GMT)

Campbell, McCollum Present Clear Choice For Attorney General
MIAMI -- Democrat Skip Campbell and Republican Bill McCollum have a few things in common: both are lawyers, both are University of Florida alumni and both went into politics. Beyond that, they couldn't be much more different, offering voters a clear choice for Florida's next attorney general. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:29:39 GMT)

Lawyer Says He's Not Sure John Ramsey Will Ever Speak to Media Again
BOULDER, COLORADO (AP) -- An arrest that should have brought relief to the family of JonBenet Ramsey has instead unleashed an onslaught of unwelcome attention that incensed the father of the 6-year-old who was found brutally slain a decade ago, a longtime family lawyer said Saturday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:11:26 GMT)

Update: Busta Rhymes' Attorney Calls Arrest NYPD "Payback"
The attorney for Busta Rhymes is calling the rapper's weekend arrest revenge "payback" from the NYPD. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 12:30:54 GMT)

Democrat dwarfs foe in cash, status in attorney-general race
Two South Florida trial attorneys are vying for the Democratic nomination to be the state's next attorney general, but one's candidacy seems more an assist than a contest. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 13:29:25 GMT)

U.S. lawyer: South Korean legal system puts GIs at disadvantage
Servicemembers accused of a crime in South Korea face a far different ordeal than they would back home, says a private U.S. lawyer practicing in South Korea. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 14:06:32 GMT)

Lawyer in Halbach case to file motion requesting he be removed
MANITOWOC, Wis. - The lawyer for a teen accused with his uncle of raping and killing a young photographer said he will file a motion this week asking to be removed from the case. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 15:32:19 GMT)

Felderhof is innocent, lawyer says
The lawyer representing former Bre-X Minerals Ltd. chief geologist John Felderhof says his client shouldn't be convicted of issuing false press released because he didn't know the information in them was incorrect. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:13:32 GMT)

Riverside Attorney Bruce Varner Named to UC Regents
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Friday named Riverside attorney Bruce Varner, managing partner of the firm of Varner & Brandt, to the Board of Regents for the University of California. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:33:37 GMT)

Harris's desire to end Ipperwash standoff influenced police: George lawyer
FOREST, Ont. (CP) - A lawyer for the family of Dudley George says the police action that resulted in the aboriginal protester's shooting death in 1995 was influenced by former Ontario Premier Mike Harris. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 16:38:00 GMT)

U.S. attorney general announces new ad campaign
DALLAS U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez announced a new series of public service announcements today to raise awareness about Internet-related crimes against... (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:16:29 GMT)

JonBenet murder suspect meets with lawyer
The schoolteacher who claims he was with JonBenet Ramsey when she died met with a defense lawyer in a Los Angeles jail on Monday as he awaited proceedings to send him to Colorado to face possible charges of murdering the child beauty queen. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:38:24 GMT)

JonBenet murder suspect meets with lawyer
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The schoolteacher who claims he was with JonBenet Ramsey when she died met with a defence lawyer in a Los Angeles jail on Monday as he awaited proceedings to send him to Colorado to face possible charges of murdering the child beauty queen. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:41:14 GMT)

U.S. attorney general announces new ad campaign
DALLAS U-S Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez announced a new series of public service announcements today to raise awareness about Internet-related crimes against children. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:42:28 GMT)

U.S. attorney general announces new ad campaign
DALLAS (AP) - A new series of public service announcements will help raise awareness about crimes against children involving the Internet by warning teen girls against posting images or information that would put them at risk, U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales said Monday. (Mon, 21 Aug 2006 19:03:13 GMT)

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