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Attorney pleads no contest
An Anchorage attorney and political activist has pleaded no contest to one charge of child pornography. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:51:28 GMT)

Attorney to give talk on federal Indian law
CODY - In the presentation "The Dark Side of Federal Indian Law," Walter Echo-Hawk Jr., a staff attorney for the Native American Rights Fund, will discuss his work at 6 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Buffalo Bill Historical Center's John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:54:37 GMT)

S.J. city attorney's son accused of fighting cops
The son of the San Jose city attorney may face county jail time on allegations he battled police officers trying to bust him on suspicion he committed a strong-arm robbery. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:02:42 GMT)

Plymouth attorney plan draws opposition :Council discusses proposal to make post full time.
PLYMOUTH -- Plans to change the city attorney's job from part time to full time under the new Senter administration drew questions during the Plymouth Common Council meeting Monday night. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 12:09:11 GMT)

McNamee's lawyer calls on Congress to demand December recording of trainer and investigators
NEW YORK --A lawyer for Brian McNamee called on Congress to demand and make public the recording of a December interview between his client and two private investigators hired by Roger Clemens' attorneys. The lawsuit filed Sunday by Clemens against... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:03:11 GMT)

Pickton to launch appeal, lawyer says
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for convicted serial killer Robert (Willie) Pickton said Tuesday he planned to file an appeal in the case either late Tuesday or early Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:15:44 GMT)

UK lawyer says Spain complicit in Guantanamo abuse
Spanish authorities were complicit in the secret U.S. transfer of two British residents to Guantanamo Bay and took part in their interrogation there, a lawyer for the two men said on Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:18:31 GMT)

Still no lawyer lined up for Cambridge Bay murder suspect
The Nunavut man accused of murder in a Cambridge Bay triple-slaying that took place a year ago appeared before an Iqaluit court Tuesday, still hoping to have a Toronto lawyer represent him. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:17:26 GMT)

Kentucky Attorney General names three to staff
Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway has appointed three key members of his senior-level staff. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:49:24 GMT)

Lawyer of Nickelback lead singer wants judge to dismiss drunk driving case
VANCOUVER - The lawyer for the lead singer of rock band Nickelback wants a judge to dismiss a 2006 drunk driving charge against his client. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:02:00 GMT)

Attorney General announces 2008 agenda
Attorney General Bob McDonnell announced his legislative agenda for 2008 Tuesday morning in Richmond. He told WAVY.com his agenda is going to be more modest this year because it's going to be a tough budget year in 2008. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:23:59 GMT)

New e-mails fuel furor over Harris County district attorney
HOUSTON -- Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal was facing intense pressure Wednesday to resign following the release of sexually and racially charged messages he sent and... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:46:05 GMT)

Attorney questions man who waited years to point finger in murder case
Associated Press - January 9, 2008 1:45 PM ET ELKHORN, Wis. (AP) - A defense attorney is trying to undermine the credibility of a man who broke a 9-year silence in the Mark Jensen case. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:47:12 GMT)

New e-mails fuel furor over Harris County district attorney
Associated Press - January 9, 2008 1:45 PM ET HOUSTON (AP) - Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal is facing intense pressure to resign today. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:49:12 GMT)

New e-mails fuel furor over Harris County district attorney
HOUSTON (AP) - Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal is facing intense pressure to resign today. That's after the release of sexually and racially charged messages he sent and received, using his county e-mail account. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 18:59:51 GMT)

Pellicano To Serve As Own Lawyer In Wiretaps Trial
A federal judge has reluctantly allowed Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano to take over as his own lawyer in his upcoming trial on charges of illegally wiretapping celebrities.    (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:00:45 GMT)

Attorney clarifies Whitlock’s status
Attorney Richard Kling has advised an error occurred in the article regarding Herbert Whitlock’s release from prison. Tuesday’s story stated the murder conviction remains on Whitlock’s record. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:14:09 GMT)

TV Satellite Feed - Attorney General Corbett Urges Consumers to Shop Wisely for Gym & Health Club Memberships
Attorney General Tom Corbett today urged consumers to shop wisely for gym and health club memberships, and to fully understand their rights concerning club membership contracts. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:18:28 GMT)

Hollywood Private Eye Pellicano to Serve as Own Lawyer
A federal judge on Wednesday reluctantly allowed Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano to take over as his own lawyer in his trial on charges of illegally wiretapping celebrities. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:59:11 GMT)

Rocket, lawyer launch attack
For at least one moment, Roger Clemens was in no mood to listen to his lawyer. However, judging by the pitcher's hour-long press conference yesterday, those instances... (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:00:58 GMT)

Judge threatens ascot-wearing lawyer
MILWAUKEE — A judge is asking a lawyer to tie one on. Circuit Judge William Sosnay held up court for about three hours Tuesday after a prosecutor showed up wearing a red ascot to court despite a rule requiring lawyers to wear neckties. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:02:17 GMT)

New e-mails fuel furor over Harris County district attorney
Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal is facing intense pressure to resign Wednesday. That's after the release of sexually and racially charged messages he sent and received, using his county e-mail account. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:42:48 GMT)

Burbank lawyer, 3 former state auditors indicted in cash-for-referrals scheme
A Burbank lawyer and three former auditors for the Illinois Department of Revenue were indicted in connection with a cash-for-referrals scheme, the U.S. attorney's office said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 20:59:08 GMT)

PI as lawyer in Hollywood wiretaps trial
A federal judge on Wednesday reluctantly allowed Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano to take over as his own lawyer in his trial on charges of illegally wiretapping celebrities. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:27:11 GMT)

Judge orders attorney to offer testimony in Katrina case
JACKSON, Miss. Attorney Richard "Dickie" Scruggs wore "two hats" as the employer and lawyer for two key witnesses in a Hurricane Katrina insurance case and can be questioned under oath by an insurance company's attorneys, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Jan 2008 23:58:26 GMT)

Padilla was minor player, lawyer tells judge
Even if former U.S. "enemy combatant" Jose Padilla was part of a global jihadist conspiracy, he was at most a bit player and should be treated accordingly, his lawyer said at his sentencing hearing on Wednesday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:26:18 GMT)

Lawyer: Actor Steven Seagal, former business associate settle
Actor Steven Seagal and his former business partner have agreed to settle a long-running legal battle, a lawyer and a spokeswoman said Wednesday. The dispute between Seagal and movie producer Julius R. Nasso included allegations of contract breach and Mafia extortion. Seagal and Nasso had worked together for years, forming Seagal/Nasso Productions and producing movies including Marked for ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:33:50 GMT)

Mo. Governor Sued by Fired Attorney
A former attorney for Missouri Gov. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:52:00 GMT)

Mo. governor sued by fired attorney
A former attorney for Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt sued the governor Wednesday, claiming he was fired and defamed in retaliation for challenging the administration's policy of deleting office e-mails. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:52:43 GMT)

Alleged hotel conman cannot remember events - lawyer
A man charged after a Canadian family's passports, money and other property were stolen from an Auckland hotelroom doesn't remember anything about it, his lawyer said today. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:53:16 GMT)

Mo. governor sued by fired attorney
A former attorney for Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt sued the governor Wednesday, claiming he was fired and defamed in retaliation for challenging the administration's policy of deleting office e-mails. Scott Eckersley's lawsuit alleges that Blunt's top aides ordered staff in August 2007 to delete e-mails and destroy backup computer files to avoid having to provide information to the media and public ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:09:21 GMT)

Fired Staff Attorney Sues Blunt
Gov. Matt Blunt was sued Wednesday by a former staff attorney who claims he was fired and defamed in retaliation for pointing out that Blunt's administration was destroying e-mails in violation of Missouri's open-records law. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:13:22 GMT)

Attorney general seeks to join public records lawsuit
Associated Press - January 9, 2008 11:25 PM ET SANTA FE (AP) - The state attorney general's office wants to jump into a court battle over whether a report on possible leaks at a Sandia National... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:35:07 GMT)

Attorney General Seeks To Join Public Records Lawsuit
The state attorney general's office says it wants to jump into a court battle over whether a report on possible leaks at a Sandia National Laboratories mixed waste dump is public record. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 04:59:06 GMT)

DeNaples hires ex-U.S. attorney
Former U.S. Attorney Thomas Marino has found a new job working for Louis DeNaples, Scranton-area businessman and casino owner. In his new role, Marino acts as in-house counsel for DeNaples' many businesses -- but not DeNaples' casino. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:08:41 GMT)

Judge Reluctantly Agrees Private Eye Can Be His Own Lawyer in Hollywood Wiretaps Trial
A federal judge on Wednesday reluctantly allowed Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano to take over as his own lawyer in his trial on charges of illegally wiretapping celebrities. "It is such a bad idea that if the United States Supreme Court did not require me to allow defendants to represent themselves, I would not do it," U.S. District Court Judge Dale S. Fischer warned Pellicano. Pellicano ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:13:26 GMT)

Judge Wants Texas District Attorney to Resign Over E-Mails
As an e-mail flap involving Harris County, Texas, District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal heated up, Judge Ed Emmett said Wednesday that local officials have asked the Texas Office of the Attorney General to investigate Rosenthal to see if his actions may be grounds for removal from office. The e-mails at issue include romantic e-mails between Rosenthal and his executive assistant -- sent from his ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:13:57 GMT)

Gilbert's lawyer, Nevada dispute test results
The director of Nevada's boxing regulatory agency said tests on a second -- or "B" -- urine sample confirmed the presence of banned substances in middleweight boxer Joey Gilbert, a conclusion strongly disputed by Gilbert's lawyer. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:25:06 GMT)

Gilbert's lawyer, Nevada dispute test results
The director of Nevada's boxing regulatory agency said tests on a second -- or "B" -- urine sample confirmed the presence of banned substances in middleweight boxer Joey Gilbert, a conclusion strongly disputed by Gilbert's lawyer. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:43:59 GMT)

McNamee lawyer seeks assistance from Congress
A lawyer for Brian McNamee called on Congress to demand and make public the recording of a December interview between his client and two private investigators hired by Roger Clemens' attorneys. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 06:28:42 GMT)

Judge Wants Texas District Attorney to Resign Over E-Mails
As an e-mail flap involving Harris County, Texas, District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal heated up, Judge Ed Emmett said Wednesday that local officials have asked the Texas Office of the Attorney General to investigate Rosenthal to see if his actions may be grounds for removal from office. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:03:55 GMT)

Outgoing U.S. Attorney Greg White reflects on law enforcement career
Whether he was prosecuting a former Cleveland mayor's best friend for taking bribes or spearheading an investigation that led to a political scandal with statewide implications, Greg White's five-year tenure heading the U.S. attorney's office had no shortage of high-profile cases. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:50:15 GMT)

Attorney General Marc Dann starts 269 probes in first year -- Plain Dealing
Attorney General Marc Dann has had a busy first year in office. His office's Consumer Protection Section launched 269 investigations in 2007 -- about 100 more than in Jim Petro's final year in the job. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 09:55:11 GMT)

Church out of cash to pay abuse victims: lawyer
More than three dozen Newfoundland and Labrador men who had been sexually abused by a priest will likely not be fully compensated, their lawyer says. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:02:11 GMT)

Obituary North: Richard Ward Givan / Butler attorney found his life's calling as first custody mediator in the county
One of the defining moments of attorney Richard Ward Givan's life came following a contentious courtroom battle. ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 11:04:42 GMT)

Denver attorney files motion to return animals to woman
A Denver attorney is fighting to get Alesha Matchett's animals back. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:16:21 GMT)

Attorney withdraws in forced miscarriage case
Associated Press - January 10, 2008 8:15 AM ET APPLETON, Wis. (AP) - An attorney for the man accused of trying to induce his girlfriend's miscarriage has withdrawn from the case in Outagamie... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:17:10 GMT)

Attorney Allegedly Tries to Bring Loaded Gun Into Courthouse
A local attorney spends the night in jail after trying to bring a gun into the courthouse. Story Provided By ABC Newschannel 15 (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:26:15 GMT)

Remy Ma's Court Date Postponed, Lawyer Calls Out Sick
Remy Ma's hearing in Manhattan Criminal court was put off this morning until Jan. 17 because the rapper's lawyer, Ivan Fisher, called in sick. Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:16:12 GMT)

NY attorney general probes Intel
New York's attorney general is investigating possible violations of state and federal antitrust laws by Intel Corp., the world's largest manufacturer of computer microprocessors. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:48:12 GMT)

Texas House can't remove speaker, attorney general says
AUSTIN – The Texas Constitution protects House Speaker Tom Craddick from moves by foes to "vacate the chair" and kick him out of his leadership position before his term is up, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott said Friday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:19:09 GMT)

N.Y. attorney general subpoenas Intel over competition questions
ALBANY, N.Y. - New York's attorney general is investigating possible violations of state and federal antitrust laws by Intel Corp. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:34:50 GMT)

Attorney General to investigate Harris DA e-mail case
Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal will face a state investigation into whether campaign-related e-mails on his government computer warrant removal from office, officials said today. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 17:49:23 GMT)

Texas attorney general proposes children's health insurance program 10:18 AM CT
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has proposed a program that would provide private sector health insurance to uninsured children in the state's child support system. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:14:15 GMT)

Sebelius says attorney general announcement won't be this week
TOPEKA | Don’t look for a new Kansas attorney general this week, Gov. Kathleen Sebelius said Thursday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:50:14 GMT)

Lawyer pleads innocent to gun charge
URBANA – The attorney for a lawyer who brought a gun into the Champaign County Courthouse Tuesday said his client's actions were a "total fluke." Richard Paterson, 80, whose office is in the Lincoln Building at 44 E. Main St., C, appeared before Judge Jeff Ford in a sport coat but handcuffed on Wednesday to be arraigned on a charge of unlawful use of weapons, a felony. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:54:57 GMT)

Race claim lawyer 'not credible'
High-profile lawyer Aamar Anwar is called "not credible" by a sheriff who cleared a woman of racially abusing him and his wife. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:21:27 GMT)

Race claim lawyer 'not credible'
High-profile lawyer Aamar Anwar is called "not credible" by a sheriff who cleared a woman of racially abusing him. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:23:48 GMT)

Her lawyer claims win by detective was bigger
CLINTON TWP. -- A Dec. 20 Democrat article about the township's settlement of a lawsuit filed against it on behalf of a former police detective misstated when the suit was filed, when the mistreatment allegedly began and "could make the suit appear frivolous" because only a portion of the full amount of the settlement was revealed, said the police detective's lawyer, Michelle Munsat of South ... (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:24:32 GMT)

Plumber charged in Washington Township stabbing fires lawyer
MOUNT CLEMENS -- An unlicensed plumber accused of murdering a Washington Township woman and dumping her body in Cass Lake fired his lawyer today and requested new representation in his felony murder and kidnapping case in Macomb Circuit Court. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:28:44 GMT)

Attorney For D.C. in Gun Ban Case Fired
Acting D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles has fired the city lawyer who had been preparing to defend the District's longtime ban on handguns before the Supreme Court this spring, a move that some city officials fear could harm the case. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:48:37 GMT)

Palestinian medic files complaint against Libya with UN: lawyer
The Palestinian-born doctor held with five Bulgarian nurses in a Libyan prison for over eight years has filed a complaint against Libya with the UN Commission on Human Rights, his lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:19:41 GMT)

Sheriff backs Regna in state's attorney's race
McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren said Thursday he is backing challenger Dan Regna over current McHenry County State's Attorney Lou Bianchi in the increasingly heated battle to be the county's top prosecutor. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:34:48 GMT)

PI As Lawyer in Hollywood Wiretaps Trial
LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge on Wednesday reluctantly allowed Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano to take over as his own lawyer in his trial on charges of illegally wiretapping celebrities. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:11:50 GMT)

New York Attorney General Subpoenas Intel and AMD
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo subpoenaed both Intel and Advanced Micro Devices as part of an antitrust probe of pricing practices in the microchip market. Cuomo is investigating whether Intel violated New York and federal laws by enticing or strong-arming OEMs into buying its chips over AMD's. (Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:28:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Withheld evidence hurts Mitchell report
The lawyer who led baseball's investigation of Pete Rose said George Mitchell's failure to release most of the evidence from his probe on doping in baseball undermined the credibility of the report. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:49:23 GMT)

Denver attorney files motion to return animals to woman
FORT COLLINS - A Denver attorney is fighting to get Alesha Matchett's animals back. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:49:31 GMT)

Carson City Attorney Caren Jenkins to run for district judge
Carson City Attorney Caren Jenkins has announced her intent to run for the seat of First Judicial District Court, Department 2, now held by Bill Maddox. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 03:14:32 GMT)

Accused killer gets new attorney; trial to be postponed
VISTA -- A man accused in the brutal slaying of a young mother who apparently interrupted a burglary in her Vista home has a new attorney, and his trial will be postponed. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:01:22 GMT)

Lawyer for G-Unit rapper Yayo says convict admits slapping teen
A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo says he will try to have charges against his client dropped after prosecutors revealed Thursday that a prison inmate admitted he, not Yayo, slapped a rival's 14-year-old son. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:11:31 GMT)

Yayo's lawyer: Convict admits teen slap
A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, who is accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy on a Manhattan street, wants the charges dropped after prosecutors revealed Thursday that another man has confessed. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:20:25 GMT)

Yayo's lawyer: Convict admits teen slap
A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, who is accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy on a Manhattan street, wants the charges dropped after prosecutors revealed Thursday that another man has confessed. Yayo, 29, whose real name is Marvin Bernard, has pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault, harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. The boy is the son of Jimmy "Henchman" ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:39:23 GMT)

Texas Attorney General Urges School Safety
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott came back to his hometown Thursday in hopes of improving school safety across the state. So how is the Wichita Falls School District performing? Jason Calder has more. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:55:54 GMT)

Rosenthal Part of Attorney General Investigation
Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal finds himself the target of an investigation by the Attorney General's Office. FOX 26's Isiah Carey reports. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:13:04 GMT)

Murder suspect losing his lawyer
EASTON | The Forks Township man charged with strangling his wife and stuffing her body in a storage container will be looking for a new lawyer. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:28:15 GMT)

Wade's attorney withdraws from case
Public defender Mary Geddes has withdrawn as Joshua Wade's attorney on the grounds that she has a "conflict" in representing him. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:32:13 GMT)

McGee lawyer must stay on case
As diplomatically as he could phrase it, Ald. Michael McGee's defense lawyer said he wanted off the jailed politician's state court case Thursday because of "a communications breakdown." (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 07:27:07 GMT)

Attorney pleads for Lake Elsinore killer's life
A Lake Elsinore man recently convicted of murder should not be condemned to death because of one choice he made in a lifetime, his defense attorney told jurors Thursday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:49 GMT)

Embattled slots owner gives ex-U.S. attorney a company job
HARRISBURG - A former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has gone to work for Scranton businessman and casino owner Louis A. DeNaples, who is the focus of a grand jury investigation. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:26:05 GMT)

N.Y. attorney general probes possible antitrust violations by Intel
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that he is investigating whether Intel Corp. illegally coerced its customers into buying its PC microprocessors rather than those of rival Advanced Micro Devices, thrusting the Empire State into a... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:36:40 GMT)

Murderer can't find attorney for appeal
Nearly a year has passed since Robert Cameron Houston pleaded guilty to capital murder and was sentenced to life in prison without parole, yet no attorney has agreed to handle his appeal. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:39:41 GMT)

South Africa: Zim Lawyer Turns to High Court
A Zimbabwean lawyer due to start his pupillage with the Cape Bar Council on Monday has been left in limbo after home affairs failed to respond to an application which would allow him permanent residency and the right to practise law in South Africa. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:48:43 GMT)

State's attorney race makes its best case
Limelight lacking as primary vote looms With the ever-evolving presidential race sucking much of the oxygen out of the political world, the rare wide-open contest for the coveted job of Cook County state's attorney has been left gasping for voters' attention. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:02:07 GMT)

Taylor attorney calls witness unstable
Charles Taylor's defense attorney argued Friday that a key prosecution witness at the former Liberian president's war crimes trial was mentally unstable. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:04:03 GMT)

Paxton named district attorney
Associated Press - January 11, 2008 6:54 AM ET TALLULAH, La. (AP) - James E. Paxton, Assistant District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District, will be sworn in Monday as the new district... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:08:20 GMT)

Ex-city attorney's return in doubt
When she retired as city attorney in November, Linda Miles signed a contract to work up to 1,000 hours at City Hall this year. (Credit: "By Margaret Moffett Banks Staff Writer") (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:03:47 GMT)

Marine has vocal fans, but lawyer mum
Many readers -- including just about every active and retired member of the U.S. Marine Corps -- have demanded an update about the case of the Chicago lawyer accused of keying a Marine sergeant's black and shiny BMW. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:15:48 GMT)

Lawyer for G-Unit rapper Yayo says acquaintance admits slapping teen
A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, who is accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy on a Manhattan street, wants the charges dropped after prosecutors revealed Thursday that another man has confessed. Yayo, 29, whose real name is Marvin Bernard, has pleaded not guilty to charges of misdemeanor assault, harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. The boy is the son of Jimmy "Henchman" ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:43:20 GMT)

Ex-Real attorney sentenced for forgery
Former Real County Attorney Patricia Foster Skelton must serve two years' probation and likely will lose her law license for forging a will she filed in 2003 while in private practice. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:50:20 GMT)

Orlando attorney represents family of 8 hurt in I-4 wreck
LAKELAND -- An Orlando-area attorney is holding a press conference today regarding eight family members injured in Wednesday's deadly Interstate 4 crash. Three members of the Gomez family remain hospitalized, according to a news release issued by the William McBride... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:41:40 GMT)

Update: Tony Yayo's Lawyer Wants Assault Charges Dropped
Tony Yayo's lawyer wants the charges against the G-Unit rapper dropped after yesterday's courtroom revelation that another man confessed to the assault of Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond's... Visit SOHH.com for the complete story. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:44:04 GMT)

Lawyer for G-Unit rapper Yayo says convict admits slapping teen
NEW YORK - A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo said he will try to have charges against his client dropped after prosecutors revealed that a prison inmate admitted he, not Yayo, slapped a music rival's 14-year-old son. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:44:00 GMT)

Attorney General Corbett Announces $100,000 Consumer Settlement Over Sudden Closure of Prizant's Floors - Pittsburgh ...
Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced that the Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection has reached a $100,000 consumer settlement with Prizant's Floors, of Pittsburgh, addressing complaints from consumers who had paid for carpet and flooring which had not been delivered when the business suddenly closed in December 2007. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:07:58 GMT)

Priest's attorney says troopers wanted information on others
State troopers who arrested a Roman Catholic priest on a perjury charge in an organized crime investigation asked him to provide evidence against other people, the priest's attorney said in court papers. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:24:07 GMT)

Attorney for Federline requests LAPD report on Spears incident
An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:33:12 GMT)

Franklin's city attorney leaves after year on job
FRANKLIN — City Attorney Karen Beyke has resigned her post as the city's full-time attorney. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:01:43 GMT)

Judge Blocks UNH Request for Lawyer Pay
UnitedHealth will have to wait to find out whether convicted class-action lawyer Bill Lerach will profit from any eventual judgment against it. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:16:24 GMT)

Kevin Federline's attorney requests police report on Britney Spears incident
An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the Los Angeles Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. According to a court order released Friday by Los Angeles County Superior Court, there was a hearing Thursday in the couple's child custody dispute. Federline's attorney, Mark ... (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:28:17 GMT)

Kevin Federline's lawyer wants police report on Britney Spears incident
LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for Kevin Federline wants police to release an investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:31:00 GMT)

K-Fed’s attorney requests Spears’ police report
Attorney wants the Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears’ home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:50:48 GMT)

Nigerian ex-governor faces more graft charges: lawyer
Nigeria's anti-graft agency Friday filed 26 additional money laundering charges against James Ibori, a lawyer told AFP. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:09:14 GMT)

Judge Blocks UNH Request for Lawyer Pay
UnitedHealth will have to wait to find out whether convicted class-action lawyer Bill Lerach will profit from any eventual judgment against it. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:25:47 GMT)

Attorney General: No criminal investigation into Bianchi spending
The Illinois attorney general's office will not pursue allegations that McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi committed criminal misconduct by charging thousands of dollars in meals, snacks and parade candy to the county, an agency official said Friday. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:01:01 GMT)

The Friday Follow: Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
Midmorning checks in with Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman to find out about his first year back in office, and how he has fared in tackling street crime, mortgage fraud, and elder abuse. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:07:24 GMT)

Federline's attorney requests report on Spears incident
LOS ANGELES—An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:11:49 GMT)

Attorney says Marine inquiry shows patrol performed correctly
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (AP) - An attorney says testimony this week from several Marines whose convoy was attacked in Afghanistan shows that their unit's response was justified and that troops didn't fire haphazardly at civilians. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:08:27 GMT)

Former Vero Beach attorney Hatch jailed; bond set at $3 million
Former Vero Beach attorney Hatch jailed; bond set at $3 million (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:05:31 GMT)

Defense attorney goes on offense
ALLENTOWN | A prominent local attorney filed a response Friday morning to the federal government's claim that his personal legal battle could impede his ability to defend an alleged Bethlehem drug dealer. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:19:28 GMT)

Sanford taps state's U.S. attorney to lead SLED
A former judge and the current U.S. attorney for South Carolina was nominated Friday by Gov. Mark Sanford to lead the State Law Enforcement Division. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:28:36 GMT)

Attorney in court without a license
An attorney who ran for Oliver County state's attorney in 2006 without a license to practice law had been practicing without one until Thursday after his 2007 license expired. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:12:19 GMT)

Attorney to review WSI investigation
A Grand Forks state's attorney will review the Highway Patrol investigation into whether the state workers' compensation agency violated the whistleblower act. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:13:51 GMT)

Embattled slots owner gives ex-U.S. attorney a company job
HARRISBURG - A former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has gone to work for Scranton businessman and casino owner Louis A. DeNaples, who is the focus of a grand jury investigation. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:19:40 GMT)

Attorney General: No criminal investigation into Bianchi spending
The Illinois attorney general's office will not pursue allegations that McHenry County State's Attorney Louis Bianchi committed criminal misconduct by charging thousands of dollars in meals, snacks and parade candy to the county, an agency official said Friday. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:19:48 GMT)

Island Lake village attorney says he's paid too much
It's not often an attorney urges you to spend less money on legal fees. But the village of Island Lake found itself receiving just that advice at its board meeting Thursday night. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 06:22:04 GMT)

Virginia attorney general intervenes in church dispute
Virginia's attorney general intervened this week in a roiling property dispute between the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia and a group of splinter churches, calling part of the Episcopal legal argument "simply wrong." (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:17:01 GMT)

Blogging lawyer silenced as judge expands gag order in Liberty City 7 case
A prominent South Florida criminal defense lawyer who writes online commentary about federal court cases can no longer opine on the so-called Liberty City 7 terror case because the judge has expanded a sweeping gag order. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:18:09 GMT)

Suspended lawyer seeks to practice
A high-profile personal injury lawyer suspended in 2006 for double-talking insurance agencies, according to a disciplinary ruling, is seeking reinstatement. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:33:41 GMT)

Sica attorney wants charge dropped
An attorney for the Rev. Joseph F. Sica has asked a Dauphin County judge to dismiss a perjury charge lodged against the Scranton priest last week. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:04:00 GMT)

Yayo's lawyer wants dismissal
A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, who is accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy on a Manhattan street, wants the charges dropped after prosecutors revealed Thursday that another man has confessed. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:07:24 GMT)

Madeleine McCann dumped in lake, claims lawyer
Madeleine McCann was raped, murdered and her body dumped in a reservoir, a Portuguese lawyer has claimed. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 09:29:34 GMT)

Kevin Federline's attorney requests police report on Britney Spears incident
An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the police department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:07:53 GMT)

Attorney retires from county MRDD board
NEWARK -- Local attorney Bill Rickrich retired Dec. 31 after 12 years and three terms on the Licking County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:11:45 GMT)

Lawyer claims Madeleine was raped
MADELEINE McCann was raped, murdered and her body dumped in a reservoir within 48 hours of her disappearance, a lawyer claims. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:00:00 GMT)

Lawyer allowed to withdraw from rape case
A judge on Friday allowed a lawyer to withdraw from the case of a Van Buren man who faces rape and sexual assault charges in Washington and Crawford counties. (Northwest Arkansas Times) (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 13:26:00 GMT)

K-Fed's attorney wants report on Brit's arrest
Federline's attorney asked for the police report and also requested the names of the officers who responded. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 15:36:04 GMT)

Judge won't drop charges against lawyer accused in Morristown parking dispute
A lawyer who was accused in September of spewing obscenities and pushing a Morristown Parking Authority worker during a ticket dispute will have to fight the case in municipal court, a Superior Court judge ruled on Friday. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:53:10 GMT)

Schuster Attorney Asking For Delay In Sentencing
The attorney for convicted killer Larissa Schuster is asking for a delay in her sentencing. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:48:44 GMT)

Former Blunt attorney denied unemployment benefits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- An attorney suing Gov. Matt Blunt on allegations he was wrongfully fired was denied unemployment benefits after a determination he had been dismissed for misconduct. (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:54:14 GMT)

Former Blunt attorney denied unemployment benefits
JEFFERSON CITY — An attorney suing Gov. Matt Blunt on allegations he was wrongfully fired was denied unemployment benefits after it was determined that he had been dismissed for misconduct. ... (Sat, 12 Jan 2008 23:39:59 GMT)

Winsted keeps town attorney
WINSTED --- Town attorney Kevin F. Nelligan has survived a move by some selectmen to replace him. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:07:18 GMT)

CAS to hear Landis appeal in March: attorney
Floyd Landis's appeal of a doping ban that cost him the 2006 Tour de France title is scheduled to be heard by a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) panel on March 19, the rider's attorney told Reuters on Saturday. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:07:15 GMT)

Dallas district attorney's office interviews DART official about fake letter
Lynn Flint Shaw's status as treasurer of Friends of Tom Leppert, the Dallas mayor's campaign fundraising operation, remains unchanged following a complaint to the Dallas County district attorney's office that Ms. Shaw created fake DA letterhead and forged District Attorney Craig Watkins' signature. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:37:27 GMT)

Donald J. White, prominent LI lawyer, 84, dies
Donald J. White, a prominent Long Island lawyer, WWII Coast Guardsman and Garden City village justice, died of complications from pneumonia Tuesday at Ormond Beach Memorial Hospital in Ormond Beach, Fla. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:38:54 GMT)

Attorney: Using 5th Amendent not admission of guilt
THOMASVILLE — A refusal to answer questions during a criminal or civil deposition by invoking the right against self-incrimination does not necessarily indicate guilt, a Thomasville attorney said Friday. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:41:39 GMT)

CAS to hear Landis appeal in March, attorney says
Floyd Landis' appeal of a doping ban that cost him the 2006 Tour de France title is scheduled to be heard by a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) panel on March 19, the rider's attorney told Reuters. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:27:54 GMT)

Kevin Federline’s attorney requests police report on Britney Spears incident
LOS ANGELES — An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears’ home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:28:45 GMT)

Gatlin hires Landis attorney to reverse suspension
Disgraced American sprinter Justin Gatlin has retained cyclist Floyd Landis's legal team in a bid to reverse a U.S. arbitration panel's decision to ban him for doping, the attorney told Reuters on Saturday. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 04:44:25 GMT)

Local lawyer says immigration bill won't affect the county ordinance
BLUFFTON -- A bill aimed at making South Carolina less attractive to illegal immigrants will not prevent Beaufort County from implementing its own immigration ordinance, according to a local lawyer. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 05:08:04 GMT)

Attorney for Drew Peterson asks for clemency for missing wife
The attorney for a former Bolingbrook police officer suspected in his wife's disappearance has asked state officials for clemency if 23-year-old Stacy Peterson returns. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:14:51 GMT)

Former Blunt lawyer denied unemployment benefits
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A lawyer suing Gov. Matt Blunt on allegations he was wrongfully fired was denied unemployment benefits after a determination he had been dismissed for misconduct. Blunt's... (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:17:34 GMT)

Power of attorney assigns responsibilities
Q: My mother is scheduled to have a major operation, and she informed me that she has given me her durable power of attorney. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:43:35 GMT)

Lawyer rejects $190,000 for 2 trials, 3 years
A veteran Houston lawyer who defeated the government's attempt to secure a death sentence against his client in two smuggling cases has refused to accept a payment that he considers inadequate for his services. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 06:50:10 GMT)

Another lawyer pleads guilty
Booneville lawyer Joey Langston has pleaded guilty to corruption charges, admitting he tried to influence a Mississippi judge, sometimes with help from wealthy lawyer Dickie Scruggs, already indicted in the case, according to documents filed in federal court. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:07:13 GMT)

K-Fed's attorney requests Spears police report
LOS ANGELES -- An attorney for Kevin Federline wants the Police Department to release its investigative report on an incident at ex-wife Britney Spears' home a week ago that led to the pop star losing custody of her two sons. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 07:29:29 GMT)

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo appointed special prosecutor in Martin Tankleff case
Martin Tankleff isn't off the hook yet. Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, tapped yesterday to lead a probe into the 1998 murders of Tankleff's parents, said he's not yet ready to drop charges against the son. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 09:48:32 GMT)

Move Flores date up, attorney says
A defense attorney plans to ask a Polk County judge to move up a hearing to revisit David Flores’ life sentence for murder. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:16:36 GMT)

Yayo's Lawyer: Convict Admits Teen Slap
A lawyer for G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo, who is accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy on a Manhattan street, wants the charges dropped after prosecutors revealed Thursday that another man has confessed. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 11:11:44 GMT)

District attorney backs child rape death penalty
Should a Louisiana man who is on death row for raping a child have his life spared by the U.S. Supreme Court? If you’re asking the 16th Judicial District Attorney, the answer is absolutely not. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 12:26:25 GMT)

Martinsburg attorney running for judge
MARTINSBURG, W.VA. - A Martinsburg attorney announced Saturday that he is seeking a judgeship in the Eastern Panhandle's 23rd Judicial Circuit. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 13:12:38 GMT)

McNamee's attorney defends request for immunity
Brian McNamee's attorney, Earl Ward, defended his client asking for immunity to testify before Congress and suggested that if Roger Clemens were to contradict McNamee's testimony, he would likely be indicted for lying under oath. (Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:08:46 GMT)

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