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Kleberg County Attorney's Race: Alfred L. Isassi
Kleberg County Attorney, Alfred L. Isassi, cites his motto for re-election as "Keep Kleberg County Moving Forward." Isassi has been the county's attorney since Jan. 1, 2005, after defeating long-term incumbent Delma Rios-Salazar, in the 2004 Democratic Primary. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:23:24 GMT)

Lawyer on 'pervert justice' trial
A 34-YEAR-old Perth lawyer will face trial charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice by trying to stop a witness testifying at a trial. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:00:00 GMT)

Lawyers group urges Perry to name new Houston district attorney
HOUSTON -- A trial lawyers' association wants Gov. Rick Perry to name an immediate replacement for former Harris County District Attorney Chuck Rosenthal because they fear the vacancy... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:04:51 GMT)

Former lawyer jailed over $185m fraud
A former Melbourne lawyer who set up tax scams to defraud the Commonwealth of $185 million has been jailed for seven years. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:13:39 GMT)

Lawyer gets probation in blackmail scheme
A lawyer has been sentenced to 10 years probation in what prosecutors say was a blackmail scheme (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:22:22 GMT)

Candidate Withdraws From City Attorney Race
The field of candidates for San Diego city attorney gets a little less crowded Thursday -- while incumbent Mike Aguirre responds to his critics. Watch Video (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:04:15 GMT)

Judge Sentences Lawyer To 10 Years Probation
A San Antonio lawyer finds out her fate in a courtroom Thursday. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 03:50:07 GMT)

Solutia lenders chose to quit loan, lawyer claims
Citigroup Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Deutsche Bank AG decided independently to pull out of a commitment to fund Solutia Inc.'s $2 billion bankruptcy exit loan, a lawyer for the lenders said. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:05:33 GMT)

Attorney general files to seek third term
One of Nash County's native sons filed Thursday to seek re-election as N.C. attorney general. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:59:04 GMT)

Attorney appeals to higher court in sex sting case
The attorney for an East Bay oncologist arrested in an Internet sex predator sting is appealing to a higher court in an ongoing effort to have his attempted child molestation case dismissed. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:13:46 GMT)

Lawyer fired, rehired, then brother jailed
EASTON | An attempted homicide suspect fired his public defender moments before his preliminary hearing began Thursday morning but changed his mind when he learned he would not get a new lawyer. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:18:00 GMT)

Lawyer urges court to fastrack Cox appeal
A lawyer representing the former head of Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has asked the Court of Appeal to deal with his client's case against the state's corruption watchdog as soon as possible. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:42:00 GMT)

Ex-lawyer jailed over $185m tax fraud
A FORMER Melbourne lawyer who set up bogus investment schemes to defraud the Commonwealth of $185 million has been jailed for seven years. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:57:00 GMT)

Attorney who won battles with Chicago mob dies
It may seem an odd compliment, but there is perhaps no better praise for the work Assistant U.S. Attorney Mitchell Mars did than how mobsters referred to him. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:26:14 GMT)

Boy, father, lawyer talk to school district
Bullying victim Adrian Ulm, joined by his father and lawyer, met with Cherry Creek school district officials Wednesday to ensure a smooth transition back to school after his complaints of racial harassment made him a national symbol of discrimination. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:38:37 GMT)

Election 2008: Lawyer to replace Koh in state seat
Lawyer Chia Loong Thye will be replacing acting Gerakan President Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon in the Tanjung Bunga state seat in the upcoming general election. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:17:02 GMT)

DETROIT: Former city lawyer to lose her license
A hearing panel of the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has ordered the revocation of the law license of Brenda Braceful, former deputy director of the Detroit Law Department, for misappropriating $14,000 from a client between stints as a city lawyer. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:28:38 GMT)

State attorney general warns of digital-TV conversion scams
The digital television conversion set for February 2009 has drawn many questions, and on Wednesday, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox issued a consumer alert warning people about potential scams. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 09:31:59 GMT)

Lawyer, lately, wins split decisions
Defense lawyer Jim McGinty is batting .500 when it comes to convincing judges he should be paid for Assigned Counsel work he did five years ago. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:06:29 GMT)

KERIK STILL REPPED BY HIS DISQUALIFIED LAWYER
A month after he was disqualified from the corruption case against former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik, defense lawyer Kenneth Breen was still at his side yesterday for a pretrial hearing. Judge Stephen Robinson, who threw him off the case... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:06:45 GMT)

Fargo attorney's law license suspended
The law license of a Fargo attorney has been suspended by the state Supreme Court's Disciplinary Board. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:13:34 GMT)

Attorney general's office investigating Watertown Housing Authority
WATERTOWN -- The state attorney general's office is investigating allegations from two local companies that the Watertown Housing Authority's executive director improperly replaced them midway through an apartment renovation project in favor of a more expensive contractor. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:20:34 GMT)

Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:36:59 GMT)

Suspect in shooting held for trial after trying to fire lawyer
Bethlehem man charged with firing shots from wheelchair. Reinaldo Lopez, accused of shooting from his wheelchair at Franciso Sanchez on a Bethlehem street last year tried to fire his lawyer in court on Thursday, moments after police arrested Lopez's brother for allegedly threatening to cut out Sanchez's tongue. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:37:36 GMT)

CMA Says Los Angeles City Attorney Lawsuit Against Health Net Sends A Strong Message That Insurers' Anti-Patient ...
A Los Angeles City Attorney's lawsuit accusing Health Net Inc. of promising medical coverage, then dropping patients if they needed expensive treatment, sends a strong message to insurers that such mistreatment of patients will not be tolerated. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:05:11 GMT)

Attorney Accused Of Smuggling Drug Into Jail
A Sumner County attorney found himself on the other side of the law Friday morning for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs into the jail. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:39:31 GMT)

Former assistant attorney general running for PRC
Associated Press - February 22, 2008 7:55 AM ET SANTA FE (AP) - A former assistant attorney general, Bruce Thorne, is running for the Democratic nomination for a Public Regulation Commission... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:58:16 GMT)

Lawyer gets probation in blackmail scheme
A San Antonio lawyer gets probation in a blackmail scheme (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:02:51 GMT)

Peterson's Attorney: First Savio Autopsy Was Right
An autopsy report says Drew Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio, was the victim of a homicide, but through his attorney, Peterson insists the first autopsy report that ruled her death an accident is correct. CBS 2's Rafael Romo reports. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:23:13 GMT)

Attorney Says Partial Settlement Near in Tour Boat Deaths
Albany, N.Y. (AP) -- An attorney for some plaintiffs suing over the 2005 tour boat capsizing on Lake George says he believes a partial settlement is near. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:28:12 GMT)

Florida sues Coral Springs lawyer's debt managment services
Consumers were misled, state alleges The Florida Attorney General's economic crimes division filed suit Thursday against a Coral Springs lawyer, her practice and two companies she controls, alleging they deceptively marketed debt management services. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:39:26 GMT)

State attorney cuts staff days
State Attorney Norm Wolfinger on Thursday handed down the word: Each of his employees must take three unpaid days off between now and June 30. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:21:34 GMT)

Lozada lawyer: Even Esperon was awarded land by PhilForest
A lawyer of Senate witness Rodolfo "Jun" Lozada Jr. Friday bared that one of the beneficiaries of the tracts of land being awarded by Philippine Forest Corp. (PhilForest) was Armed Forces’ Chief of Staff, Gen. Hermogenes Esperon. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:17:39 GMT)

Decision delayed on ex-lawyer accused of obstructing justice
A disbarred lawyer and convicted sex offender from Prince Albert will find out next week whether he's guilty of attempting to obstruct justice. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:52:45 GMT)

Lawyer says Snoop Dogg will fight latest drug possession charge
NEW YORK - Snoop Dogg plans to fight the latest in his long line of legal tangles: a ticket citing him with marijuana possession outside a Manhattan nightclub, his lawyer said. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:37:00 GMT)

SC attorney general to investigate baby fraud case
South Carolina's attorney general is investigating the case of a Lady's Island woman who received more than $1,000 in cash and donations after telling people she was expecting quintuplets when she wasn't pregnant. Attorney General Henry McMaster was asked to review the case after prosecutor Duffie Stone said he had a conflict of interest. A spokeswoman for Stone told The Beaufort Gazette she ... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:52:50 GMT)

Lawyer: NYC Therapist-Slay Suspect Found Fit For Trial
The lawyer representing a man accused of hacking a Manhattan therapist to death says his client has been found fit to stand trial. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:48:25 GMT)

Attorney General: Counties can enact invasive species ordinances
MADISON Today, Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen issued an informal opinion holding that state law permits counties to lawfully enact carefully crafted ordinances to regulate the transportation of invasive species of plants and animals. Van Hollens opinion was in response to a request for an informal opinion from Oneida County Corporation Counsel, Brian J. Desmond. The request asked the ... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:18:06 GMT)

US Attorney General: US to Cooperate With Turkey Against Rebels, Al-Qaida
The top U.S. law enforcement official says the United States will continue to cooperate with Turkey against Kurdish rebels and al-Qaida militants. U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey made his comments after meeting Friday with Turkish officials in Ankara. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:22:37 GMT)

Lawyer: Therapist Killer Suspect Fit to Stand Trial
The lawyer representing a man accused of hacking a Manhattan therapist to death says his client has been found fit to stand trial. READ MORE>> (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:28:29 GMT)

Graft probe judge clashes with Ahern's lawyer
DUBLIN (Reuters) - A tribunal probing payments to Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern when he was finance minister in the 1990s ground to a halt on Friday after a row erupted between its top judge and Ahern's lawyer. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:29:57 GMT)

Lawyer Accused Of Jail Drug-Smuggling Attempt
A Gallatin lawyer is accused of trying to smuggle drugs into a jail. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:40:23 GMT)

Wis. attorney general: Counties can enact invasive species rules
Associated Press - February 22, 2008 1:45 PM ET MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen says Wisconsin counties can enact their own ordinances to stop invasive species. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 18:47:45 GMT)

S.C. Attorney General To Investigate Baby Fraud Case
BEAUFORT, S.C. -- South Carolina's attorney general is investigating the case of a Lady's Island woman who received more than $1,000 in cash and donations after telling people she was expecting quintuplets when she wasn't pregnant. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:18:55 GMT)

Attorney: Renzi not guilty of fraud, money laundering
Associated Press - February 22, 2008 3:43 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - An attorney for Congressman Rick Renzi (REN'-zee) says the Arizona Republican is not guilty of charges revealed today in a... (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:52:06 GMT)

Attorney: Renzi not guilty of fraud, money laundering
WASHINGTON (AP) - An attorney for Congressman Rick Renzi (REN'-zee) says the Arizona Republican is not guilty of charges revealed today in a 26-page federal indictment. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:52:11 GMT)

Life sentence for man who killed Palo Alto attorney in 1988
The man convicted of killing Palo Alto attorney Gretchen Burford was sentenced to life without parole this morning, during an emotional hearing at which Tyrone Hamel again apologized to the family of the woman he murdered in 1988. (Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:56:18 GMT)

PKR fields lawyer from prominent political family
ALOR STAR: Parti Keadilan Rakyat has fielded Gooi Hsiao Leung, a young lawyer from a family of politicians on both sides of the divide for the Alor Star parliamentary seat. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:20:58 GMT)

Defense attorney Martin to run for Collier County judge
Following in her father’s footsteps, defense attorney Janeice Martin has filed to run for Collier County judge. If she’s elected, it would be the first time a judge served simultaneously as president of the Collier County Bar Association, something judicial canons encourage. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:31:32 GMT)

Ex-Guantanamo prosecutor to testify for suspect: lawyer
The former chief prosecutor at the US military prison in Guantanamo Bay is to testify for the defense in the case of an ex-driver for Osama bin Laden, a lawyer for the suspect said Friday. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:04:40 GMT)

Britney Spears can visit with her young sons, her ex-husband's lawyer says
LOS ANGELES - Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons, his lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:24:08 GMT)

Federline lawyer: Spears can visit children
A lawyer for Kevin Federline said he has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:38:07 GMT)

Attorney: Spears allowed to visit young sons
Associated Press - February 22, 2008 9:33 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - His attorney says Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:42:56 GMT)

State Attorney General Hosts Town Hall Meeting for Latino Community
Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna encouraged members of the Latino community to reach out for help. During an afternoon town hall bilingual meeting at Columbia Basin College in Pasco, McKenna focused on consumer protection. Identity theft and car sales were some of the topics discussed. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:43:54 GMT)

Roger Clemens' attorney: Maybe Rocket was at Jose Canseco's party
Roger Clemens may be backpedaling on his stance that he never attended a 1998 party at Jose Canseco's house. The Rocket's attorney issued a statement Friday that seems to suggest Clemens may have attended the party after all. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:43:56 GMT)

Meth, ID theft top issues in Attorney General's office
Attorney General Rob McKenna called methamphetamine the "top public safety priority in the Attorney General's office" and identity theft the "top consumer safety protection issue." (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:51:46 GMT)

Attorney: Spears can visit young sons
Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons, his lawyer said Friday. Federline attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan said in a statement the former couple has agreed to a modification of a court order that had stripped Spears of her visitation rights. The statement did not provide more details. A call to a Spears' attorney was not immediately ... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:53:49 GMT)

Baseball star Clemens lawyer responds to photo allegation
The lawyer of Roger Clemens responded on Friday to reports that photo evidence exists that may contradict the embattled baseball star's sworn testimony before Congress. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 02:58:40 GMT)

Attorney: Spears allowed to visit young sons
His attorney says Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:05:58 GMT)

Attorney in Spears case claims her rights violated
An attorney who claims to represent troubled pop star Britney Spears has said her federal rights are being violated and her conservator and father, Jamie Spears, is preventing her from talking to friends, court papers showed on Friday. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:30:49 GMT)

Attorney Says Red Light Cameras Raise Constitutional Issues
Now that at least one intersection in Baton Rouge is being watched by the new red light traffic camera program, it's a safe bet a lawsuit, likely class action, will be filed against the East Baton Rouge City Parish Government and the operators of the red light enforcement program. Attorney Anthony Maska says the cameras raise constitutional issues. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:10:19 GMT)

Lawyer: Spears to get visitation rights
A lawyer for Kevin Federline says he has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:26:55 GMT)

Texas attorney general enters Pedernales Electric Cooperative investigation
The Texas attorney general is stepping into a criminal investigation of the Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the district attorney leading the inquiry said Friday. \ (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 04:58:39 GMT)

Lawyer says he's gotten nasty e-mails
A defense lawyer who claims Milwaukee police Sgt. Jason Mucha sent him profanity-laced e-mail messages wants the... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:17:09 GMT)

Mulroney lawyer lashes out at ethics chairman's threats
Brian Mulroney's lawyer says the Commons ethics committee would be "clearly abusive" if it subpeonaed the former prime minister for more testimony. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:27:37 GMT)

Mulroney lawyer lashes out at ethics chairman's threats
Brian Mulroney's lawyer says the Commons ethics committee would be "clearly abusive" if it subpeonaed the former prime minister for more testimony. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:28:22 GMT)

Mulroney lawyer lashes out at ethics chairman's threats
Brian Mulroney's lawyer says the Commons ethics committee would be "clearly abusive" if it subpeonaed the former prime minister for more testimony. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:30:39 GMT)

Appeals court sides with district attorney in dispute with judge
Charlie Baird told to abandon order involving evidence he wanted returned. The Travis County district attorney's office scored a victory Friday in its ongoing battle against state District Judge Charlie Baird. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:37:04 GMT)

Lindsay Lohan settles lawsuit with busboy stemming from 2005 car crash, attorney says
LOS ANGELES - A busboy looking to clean up has settled a lawsuit against Lindsay Lohan over a 2005 car crash. "It's been resolved," said Robert G. Klein, the attorney for busboy Raymundo Ortega, who settled for an undisclosed amount on Wednesday. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 06:18:54 GMT)

Britney Spears will be allowed to visit with her young sons, her ex-husband's lawyer says
LOS ANGELES — Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons, his lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:21:04 GMT)

Attorney: Spears Can Visit Young Sons
Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons, his lawyer said Friday.Federline attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan said in a statement the former couple has agreed to a modification of a court order that had stripped Spears of her visitation rights. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:05:01 GMT)

Los Angeles City Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Health Net For Cancellations
Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against Health Net, alleging that the health insurer sold individual policies to consumers with the intention of dropping coverage if they needed costly treatment, the Los Angeles Times reports. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:05:01 GMT)

Ethics board discusses attorney
Victor Ethics Board met Thursday night for three hours in executive session to review possible conflict of interest by Town Attorney Michael Jones. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:13:02 GMT)

Bell lawyer claims witch hunt brews in donation list request
A lawyer challenging the election date for a Jefferson County commission vacancy plans to engage in a political witch hunt against supporters of William Bell, court papers filed Friday allege. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:30:49 GMT)

Lawyer advised Young's silence
A heavy-hitting Washington, D.C., lawyer emerged Friday to publicly defend Alaska Congressman Don Young from criticism that he's not coming clean on his legal bills. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:12:28 GMT)

Lack of attorney pushes back hearing
A preliminary hearing for a man accused of killing a 7-month-old boy has been postponed for the second time because there is no defense attorney on the case. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:03:14 GMT)

Britney Spears will be allowed to visit her sons, her ex-husband's lawyer says
LOS ANGELES -- Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two sons, his lawyer said Friday. Federline attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan said in a statement the... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:11:34 GMT)

Balancing strategy endorsed: Schools board confident of plan after opinion from state's attorney general
A legal opinion by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal supporting the state's racial balance statute has many Greenwich educators confident that their plans to racially balance local schools are valid. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 13:19:39 GMT)

Attorney: Maybe Rocket was at Canseco's party
A statement Friday from his attorney indicates Roger Clemens may be backpedaling on his assertion that he did not attend a 1998 party at Jose Canseco's house. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:18:40 GMT)

Attorney: Maybe Rocket was at Canseco's party
A statement Friday from his attorney indicates Roger Clemens may be backpedaling on his assertion that he did not attend a 1998 party at Jose Canseco's house. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:18:40 GMT)

Wicomico County State's Attorney Arrested
Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis Ruark has been arrested for drunken driving. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 14:57:22 GMT)

Attorney for group requests City Council to deny Meijer development 02/24/08
FLAT ROCK — An attorney for Citizens for Responsible Development asked the City Council on Tuesday to deny a rezoning request that would allow for a proposed Meijer store. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:58:45 GMT)

Attorney handling board complaints By KATIE JOHNSON/katie.johnson@austindailyherald.com
News Call or email the Newsroom at (507) 434-2230. Three complaints pending against Austin School Board members will now be investigated by the same third party, a Twin-Cities-based attorney, who has until March 10 to make a determination. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:54:46 GMT)

Indictment to be dropped - Attorney General seeks to dismiss charge against two Kiamichi officials
WILBURTON (AP) - The Oklahoma Attorney General's office has asked a Latimer County judge to dismiss an indictment against two Kiamichi Technology Center officials. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:18:21 GMT)

State lawyer resigns after investigation by motorcycle group
Associated Press - February 23, 2008 1:24 PM ET HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The chief lawyer for the Montana Department of Administration has resigned, after a national motorcycle group said it... (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 18:22:47 GMT)

Wicomico County State's Attorney Arrested for Drunken Driving
Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis R. Ruark was charged with drunken driving Friday night after being pulled over for speeding and crossing the center line, police said. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:39:07 GMT)

Attorney General Warns Of E-mail Scams
Attorney General Larry Long says an e-mail scam involving "hired killers" is making the rounds. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:48:09 GMT)

Wicomico State’s Attorney Davis Ruark charged with DUI
OCEAN CITY -- Wicomico County State’s Attorney Davis Ruark was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop off Coastal Highway last night, resort police said. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 20:56:52 GMT)

Maryland attorney who prosecuted Michael Phelps DUI case accused of drunken driving
SALISBURY, Md. - A state's attorney who once prosecuted Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps for drunken driving has been arrested for the same infraction. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:29:51 GMT)

Evans out as Pontoon Beach attorney?
Long-time Pontoon Beach Village Attorney Eric Evans may be replaced at Tuesday's Village Board meeting by Edwardsville attorney Ron Motil. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:39:43 GMT)

Attorney Wonders If Authorities Provoking Peterson
Drew Peterson's attorney says prosecutors may be trying to bait his client by releasing a new ruling that the death of Peterson's third wife was a homicide. (Sat, 23 Feb 2008 23:12:50 GMT)

Bain lawyer shocked by ESR comments
The defence lawyer acting for David Bain says he is shocked by comments made by a forensic scientist over plans to retest exhibits from the murder trial and will refer them to the Solicitor-General. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:17:37 GMT)

STATE LAWYER RESIGNS
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - The chief lawyer for the Montana Department of Administration has resigned, after a national motorcycle group said it investigated suspicions that he inflated travel expenses while on its board. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 01:47:58 GMT)

Clemens' lawyer told Canseco photo exists
Roger Clemens' lawyer was told a photograph exists that shows the pitcher at a party hosted by Jose Canseco, an issue that was disputed in Congress this month. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:07:21 GMT)

Attorney General Jay Nixon Owes Thousands
Attorney General Jay Nixon owes Missouri taxpayers more than $8,000. That's the finding of a state audit after the Office of Administration asked Auditor Susan Montee to look into Nixon's political use of state vehicles. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:04:24 GMT)

'Spectacular' Mongolian Bowl Dance Impresses Lawyer
LONDON-Harriet Brown, a lawyer from Notting Hill who works in central London, came to the Saturday evening performance of the Divine Performing Arts Chinese Spectacular, currently playing at... (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:19:05 GMT)

Clemens' lawyer contacted about party photo
Roger Clemens' lawyer was told a photograph exists that shows the pitcher at a party hosted by Jose Canseco, an issue that was disputed in Congress this month. 'It is impossible for us to comment on the photograph itself because we haven't seen it,' Rusty Hardin said. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 04:24:04 GMT)

NEXT STEPS: Make sure power of attorney is durable
QUESTION: I have been looking after my uncle, now 82, for the past five years. He has no other family. He had placed my name on all of his bank accounts, his home and his stocks. I took him to a lawyer last year to get a power of attorney so that if he became unable to take care of business, I would be able to handle matters. The lawyer filled in the blanks on a one-page form, which my uncle ... (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:24:45 GMT)

Wegmans’ attorney expects decision soon on liquor license application
Wegmans is still hammering out the details of a restaurant liquor license transfer for the State College location on Colonnade Way, an attorney for the grocery store chain said this week. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 05:37:28 GMT)

Attorney: Lohan settles lawsuit with busboy stemming from 2005 car crash
LOS ANGELES -- A busboy looking to clean up has settled a lawsuit against Lindsay Lohan over a 2005 car crash. "It's been resolved," said Robert G. Klein, the attorney for busboy Raymundo Ortega, who... (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:18:36 GMT)

Exclusive: Dallas County District Attorney Henry Wade was poised to profit off JFK files
Henry Wade, the legendary Dallas County district attorney known for his no-nonsense style, apparently was not immune to the lure of a little movie magic. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 06:52:36 GMT)

Lawyer disputes annexation figure
Fishers -- A lawyer representing Fishers says opponents of his town's attempt to annex Geist are wrong when they say Indiana is one of only six states that permits involuntary annexations. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:04:27 GMT)

Attorney Tuke hopes to unseat Alexander
Hoping to ride a wave of Obama-mentum and an electorate fed up with a failing economy, Nashville attorney Bob Tuke is preparing a long-shot candidacy to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:12:47 GMT)

Attorney general’s office up for grabs
Thirty years ago, Pennsylvania voters decided by a 5-1 margin to make the state attorney general an elected official. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:20:51 GMT)

B’ville Leadership Forum to feature local attorney
Bartlesville Leadership Forum will feature Pat Roark, local attorney and spiritual mentor, at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 3 in the Bartlesville Community Center. Roark’s career provides a unique mixture of law with spiritual insights. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:23:59 GMT)

Kevin Lawyer
[ Age 39 ] The orthodontist was active in his church, community and profession, and 'touched so many people's lives.' Whether at his orthodontist practice or in the community, Kevin Lawyer's goal was to help people smile. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:41:38 GMT)

Lawyer told photo puts Clemens at party
NEW YORK - Roger Clemens' lawyer was told a photograph exists that shows the pitcher at a party hosted by Jose Canseco, an issue that was disputed this month. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:17:34 GMT)

City lawyer wins nomination
After more than 5,900 ballots were cast, city lawyer Devinder Shory captured the federal Conservative Party nomination for Calgary Northeast last night. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:27:36 GMT)

Clemens lawyer was told of photo
Roger Clemens's lawyer was told Feb. 12 that a photograph exists showing the pitcher at a party hosted by Jose Canseco , an issue that was disputed in Congress recently. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 09:55:07 GMT)

S.D. attorney general warns of e-mail scams
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - An e-mail scam involving "hired killers" is making the rounds, according to Attorney General Larry Long. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:12:54 GMT)

Attorney wonders if authorities provoking Drew Peterson
CHICAGO -- Former Bolingbrook police officer Drew Peterson's attorney says prosecutors may have been trying to bait his client by releasing a new ruling that the death of Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio, was a homicide. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:13:16 GMT)

Local attorney charged with forcibly touching woman
PLATTSBURGH -- A local attorney will be returning to the defense table this week, not to defend a client, but to face accusations that he forcibly touched a woman. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 10:16:54 GMT)

Attorney: Client was ready to testify on DeNaples
Reputed mobster William D'Elia, the imprisoned head of Scranton 's Bufalino crime family, had a personal and business relationship that spanned 30 years with Mount Airy Casino Resort owner Louis DeNaples, D'Elia's attorney said Saturday. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:22:36 GMT)

Bain's lawyer to refer ESR comments to Solicitor-General
The defence lawyer acting for David Bain says he is shocked by comments made by a forensic scientist over plans to retest exhibits from the murder trial and will refer them to the Solicitor-General. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 13:27:32 GMT)

Govendo urges lawmakers to regulate attorney's fees
Superior Court Associate Judge Kenneth Govendo has urged lawmakers to pass a legislation that seeks to prevent inflated attorney's fees for all lawyers involved in estate's probate proceedings. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 14:10:09 GMT)

Wicomico state's attorney arrested for DUI
SALISBURY (AP) - Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis R. Ruark apologized yesterday for his drunken driving arrest the night before, calling it "a tremendous error in judgment" and saying he hoped the community would forgive him. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:13:41 GMT)

Crusading attorney draws inspiration from his roots
SOMETIMES with the law comes celebrity. Oakland attorney John Burris has gained a measure of fame as a television commentator on legal matters. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 17:52:34 GMT)

Attorney General’s Office restructures
THE Attorney General’s Office has revoked a system where inexperienced prosecutors had been thrust to deal with cases from magistrates courts up to the Supreme Court. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:22:07 GMT)

Attorney handling board complaints By KATIE JOHNSON/katie.johnson@austindailyherald.com
News Call or email the Newsroom at (507) 434-2230. Three complaints pending against Austin School Board members will now be investigated by the same third party, a Twin-Cities-based attorney, who has until March 10 to make a determination. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:55:04 GMT)

Canadian's lawyer, U.S. prosecutors spar over DNA evidence in 1975 murder
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The defence lawyer for a Canadian man charged with killing Anna Mae Pictou Aquash 32 years ago wants a federal judge to allow DNA testing in hopes it points to someone other than his client, according to court documents. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:40:00 GMT)

Nashville attorney Bob Tuke to enter Senate race
Associated Press - February 24, 2008 6:35 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Nashville attorney Bob Tuke says he will compete in the Democratic primary for a chance to challenge the seat of... (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:33:59 GMT)

Nashville Attorney To Enter U.S. Senate Race
Nashville attorney Bob Tuke says he will compete in the Democratic primary for a chance to challenge the seat of Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander. (Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:55:23 GMT)

NEXT STEPS: Make sure power of attorney is durable
QUESTION: I have been looking after my uncle, now 82, for the past five years. He has no other family. He had placed my name on all of his bank accounts, his home and his stocks. I took him to a lawyer last year to get a power of attorney so that if he became unable to take care of business, I would be able to handle matters. The lawyer filled in the blanks on a one-page form, which my uncle ... (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:03:00 GMT)

Lemon firm’s founders say lawyer misled them
A Baltimore County judge is hearing a disciplinary case against the founders of the “1-800-Lemon-Law” firm, which opened its first Maryland office four years ago with one lawyer who quickly became overwhelmed and has since consented to disbarment. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:59:44 GMT)

Attorney-General and Minister of Home Affairs tours police stations
The country s new Attorney General and Minister of Home Affairs, Freundel Stuart, recently promised police officers attached to the Worthing and Hastings Stations that he will do everything in his power to ameliorate their deplorable and cramped working conditions . (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:23:41 GMT)

South Dakota attorney general warns of e-mail scams
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - An e-mail scam involving "hired killers" is making the rounds, according to Attorney General Larry Long. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 01:27:54 GMT)

Wicomico state's attorney taking time off after arrest
OCEAN CITY, Md. - After a drunken driving arrest, Wicomico County State's Attorney Davis Ruark says he's taking time off, but he has no plans to step down. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:44:27 GMT)

State's attorney taking leave of absence
OCEAN CITY, Md. - After a drunken driving arrest on Friday, Wicomico State's Attorney Davis Ruark says he's taking a leave of absence. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 03:57:31 GMT)

North Hampton Lawyer: 'It's very touching, it's memorable'
LONDON-Mario Anastasiades, a lawyer from Northampton, took in Saturday evening's performance of the Chinese Spectacular after seeing it advertised while he was in London for training.... (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:19:15 GMT)

Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:39:03 GMT)

Lawyer demands medical tests for ‘tortured’ Bahraini Shias
MANAMA: The lawyer of 15 Bahraini Shias on trial over deadly protests in December urged the court yesterday to let them undergo medical tests after they claimed they were tortured in jail. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 04:47:03 GMT)

Attorney-General may appeal 'soft' sentence
South Australia's Attorney-General says he will consider pushing for an appeal against the sentence of a 24-year-old man who killed another motorist during a high speed chase. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:41:00 GMT)

Judge rejects lawyer's bid for baggage handlers
A judge has rejected a lawyer's argument that two former Nassau Flight Services baggage handler supervisors should not be arraigned in the Supreme Court. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:07:25 GMT)

Attorney, lawmakers: Get used to seeing guns in the open
SALT LAKE CITY -- Utahns should get used to seeing people wearing guns in the open, a local attorney says. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:17:36 GMT)

Lawyer says Japan should not cooperate in LA murder case
The Japanese government should not cooperate with the U.S. investigation of a Japanese businessman arrested on suspicion of planning the murder of his wife in Los Angeles in 1981 because his earlier conviction in Japan was overturned, his lawyer said Monday. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:15:00 GMT)

Lawyer goes on offence; Targeting municipal officials
A local lawyer plans to take bylaw enforcement into his own hands. Greg Elliott, who recently lost his bid to have the municipality's fortification bylaw quashed, said he's going to turn that legislation on those responsible for it. He said he'll be looking for [...] (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:05:54 GMT)

Attorney applauds churches' victory over NFL Goliath
Associated Press - February 25, 2008 6:55 AM ET CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Attorney John Whitehead says the NFL's reversal of its ban on churches showing the Super Bowl on big screen TVs shows... (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:52:44 GMT)

Attorney applauds churches' victory over NFL Goliath
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) - Attorney John Whitehead says the NFL's reversal of its ban on churches showing the Super Bowl on big screen TVs shows that persistence can take down a giant. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 11:59:22 GMT)

Local attorney to help draft Naugatuck's Rennaisance Place zone
NAUGATUCK -- A local attorney and staunch supporter of Renaissance Place leading up to last year's referendum on the project will oversee the creation of a special zone to make the plan a reality. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:27:55 GMT)

Attorney general's office investigating Watertown Housing Authority
WATERTOWN -- The state attorney general's office is investigating allegations from two local companies that the Watertown Housing Authority's executive director improperly replaced them midway through an apartment renovation project in favor of a more expensive contractor. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:31:37 GMT)

Man accused of attacking teen jogger in Litchfield wants new attorney, venue
LITCHFIELD -- A man accused of attacking a teenage jogger last summer said Wednesday he is looking for a new attorney, then hinted he may ask to move his trial out of town. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:48:07 GMT)

Uganda: Land Bill is Illegal, Says Kampala Lawyer
THE Land Bill that is before Parliament is unconstitutional, a lawyer has told legislators. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:48:27 GMT)

Attorney Applauds Churches' Victory Over NFL Goliath
Attorney John Whitehead said the NFL's reversal of its ban on churches showing the Super Bowl on big screen TVs shows that persistence can take down a giant. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 12:59:22 GMT)

Attorney general not talking about cost of 'bonusgate' probe
HARRISBURG — State Attorney General Tom Corbett did not get any questions last week from members of the House Appropriations Committee about his yearlong “bonusgate” probe. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:02 GMT)

Nashville attorney Bob Tuke to enter Senate race
Nashville attorney Bob Tuke says he will compete in the Democratic primary for a chance to challenge the seat of Republican U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:37:07 GMT)

Police Said to Have Assaulted Rights Lawyer in China
One of China?s best-known human rights lawyers has been repeatedly beaten by police officers in recent days, according to his wife and associates. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:46:09 GMT)

Chinese human rights lawyer reportedly assaulted by police
Zheng Enchong has been repeatedly beaten by police officers outside his Shanghai home, according to his wife and associates, in attacks many say are meant to silence him. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:53:58 GMT)

Lawyer: Japan should avoid slay case
The lawyer for a Japanese businessman arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting his wife here in 1981 said Monday he would formally urge the Japanese government not to cooperate with American investigators. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:00:24 GMT)

Govendo urges lawmakers to regulate attorney's fees
Superior Court Associate Judge Kenneth Govendo has urged lawmakers to pass a legislation that seeks to prevent inflated attorney's fees for all lawyers involved in estate's probate proceedings. (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:14:57 GMT)

Attorney says Cutts' life 'worth saving'
Bobby L. Cutts Jr.'s life is "worth saving," his attorney told jurors this morning. Myron Watson told jurors that they have a clean slate now and must weigh the mitigating factors in this case bef... (Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:03:38 GMT)

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