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NZ company's $15m cash offer 'ghost bid' - US lawyer
A New Zealand company's $15.5 million cash offer for a Las Vegas energy drink company is a "ghost bid", according to an American lawyer. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:38:57 GMT)

Lawyer: 'Thrill kill' was self-defense
The teen accused of beheading and mutilating a man for the thrill of the kill acted in self-defense during an extortion scheme gone wrong, his lawyer said during opening arguments of his murder trial Monday. Daniel Sorensen, a bouncer who lived in a world of "crime and drugs," pulled a gun on Jean Pierre Orlewicz, 18, when a strong-armed plot for $3,000 collapsed, defense attorney Joseph Niskar ... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:13:03 GMT)

Lawyer blames defendant's daughter in elderly women's murder-for-profit trial in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES - A lawyer for one of two elderly women accused of killing two transient men for insurance money told jurors Monday that his client's daughter ran over one victim and the mother had nothing to do with it. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 05:29:58 GMT)

3 stay in race for city attorney
No matter what happens when the Boulder City Council votes tonight on who should be the next city attorney, it's bound to be awkward. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 06:11:00 GMT)

Being Hicks's lawyer 'confronting': McLeod
The lawyer for convicted terrorism supporter David Hicks says it was a highly confronting experience to represent him. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:37:21 GMT)

Ottawa, defence agree on Khadr, lawyer says
The chief military lawyer for Omar Khadr says the Conservative government has acknowledged the United States is unlawfully prosecuting the young Canadian for war crimes. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:02:57 GMT)

ACCOMACK: Attorney, ag agent trade barbs on budget
PARKSLEY — The hunt for ways to trim Accomack County’s proposed budget took on a confrontational tone at a public hearing Monday in a clash between a longtime agricultural extension agent and the new county attorney over the skyrocketing cost of legal services paid for by taxpayers. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:04:45 GMT)

Stebic lawyer: Family is digging for info on Lisa
JOLIET -- Craig Stebic's in-laws are using a petition seeking visitation rights to his children to mine for information about his wife's disappearance, Stebic's lawyer said Monday. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:20:49 GMT)

Ex-F&S Oil president in Connecticut, attorney says
REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN WATERBURY -- Ousted F&S Oil President Christopher Carr is in Connecticut, and is in contact with state officials through his attorney, his lawyer said Tuesday. Brian E. Spears, a Westport attorney representing Carr, said he is regularly in contact with Carr, but would not disclose his location, or comment on the demise of F&S Oil. More details in Wednesday's ... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:09:35 GMT)

District attorney works to keep $5.4M in border-related grants
Although the U.S. Department of Justice has asked San Francisco to repay $5.4 million in grant money intended for border-related crimes, District Attorney Kamala Harris said her office is working to prove that The City's cases were eligible for the federal funds. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:12:22 GMT)

Delavan fires city attorney after letter
DELAVAN -- Delavan’s city attorney has been fired after sending a letter questioning a closed meeting by the city council. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:23:24 GMT)

Murder trial delayed by lawyer's illness
The first-degree murder trial of Wilfrid Hathway has been postponed because his defence lawyer is ill. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:42:49 GMT)

Jervis' DUI OK, his lawyer says
Former Bishop Estate trustee Gerard Jervis was justified in driving while drunk near his home in Lanikai last month to prevent a greater offense, his lawyer Paul Cunney said yesterday. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:53:04 GMT)

Lawyer says defendant's daughter killed indigent
LOS ANGELES -- A lawyer for one of two elderly women accused of killing two indigent men for insurance money told jurors Monday that his client's daughter ran over one victim, and the mother had nothing to do with it. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:01:20 GMT)

U.S. Attorney's office to open in St. George
ST. GEORGE - With the growth of Southern Utah has come a lot of new opportunities, including criminal opportunities. After a year and half of work, Brett L. Tolman, U.S. Attorney, announced Monday morning the opening of a branch of the U.S. Attorney's Office here. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:04:57 GMT)

Jervis' attorney may be gagged
The city prosecutor's office is moving to stop the attorney for former Bishop Estate trustee Gerard Jervis, who is facing charges stemming from a Lanikai egg-throwing incident last month, from making "unfair public statements." (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:11:36 GMT)

Lawyer: Zimbabwe's High Court to hear petition for vote info
HARARE, Zimbabwe — An opposition lawyer says Zimbabwe's High Court has agreed to hear a petition demanding the release of the results of the March 29 presidential election. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:26:05 GMT)

Top Ohio Attorney General aide faces harassment claims
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann has put one of his top advisers on paid leave while the agency investigates allegations that he sexually harassed two female workers. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:31:58 GMT)

Attorney: South Carolina Textile Firm, Railroad Settle in Train Wreck Lawsuit
A South Carolina textile company that closed after a train wreck and toxic chemical spill in 2005 settled a lawsuit with a railroad company, ending a trial that began a month ago, an attorney for the (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:57:25 GMT)

Attorney General: Almost All of 156 Payday Outlets in Arkansas Plan to Close
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says most of the payday lending companies operating in Arkansas have said they will close in response to his threat last month to sue them... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:46:36 GMT)

State Attorney clears Boynton Beach policeman in shooting
State Attorney Barry Krischer cleared a police officer in the shooting of a suspected carjacker who pulled out a gun, calling it "a clear case of self -defense," police said Tuesday. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:50:35 GMT)

Man Accused In Attorney's Murder Denied Bond
The man accused of killing Plantation attorney Melissa Britt Lewis and then dumping her body in a nearby canal will remain behind bars until his trial. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:08:45 GMT)

Attorney general: Almost all payday loan outlets in Arkansas plan to close
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel told payday loan companies last month that they are violating the state constitution. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:30:08 GMT)

Fen-Phen Attorney Wants Judge In His Case Disqualified
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - A Lexington attorney charged with defrauding clients has asked that the federal judge overseeing his case be disqualified due to bias. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:01:13 GMT)

Lawyer Shows She Has Heart and Fashion Sense
Natalie Holder-Winfield would rather help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace than litigate a sexual harassment claim. The employment lawyer applies that same philosophy of staying ahead of the curve to her volunteer commitments as well. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:22:32 GMT)

Attorney: Memo shows flawed analysis led to detention
The attorney told a federal court in Richmond that the memo was rescinded nine months after it was written. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:29:51 GMT)

Penn State Football Player Hires New Attorney
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. -- There was a shake-up in the court case involving suspended Penn State football player Chris Baker. Shortly before he was to appear in court Monday, Baker hired a new attorney, which will mean delays for his case. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:43:24 GMT)

Attorney sues Detroit mayor, Beatty to recover settlement payout
DETROIT -- A Detroit attorney filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday seeking to recover what he alleges are millions of dollars defrauded from city taxpayers by Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former chief of staff Christine Beatty. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:40:45 GMT)

Attorney General seeks dismissal of death row inmate's lawsuit
Attorney General Troy King wants a federal court in Birmingham to dismiss an amended lawsuit by a death row inmate who says Alabama's execution method is still cruel and unusual... (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:02:45 GMT)

Boulder council taps Gordon to be next city attorney
Acting city attorney Jerry Gordon, a 10-year veteran of the office, was selected by the City Council today to head the legal office. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:25:14 GMT)

Carey ditches 'Super Lawyer Eric'
Former AFL star Wayne Carey hires new lawyer in fight against Miami charges. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:47:52 GMT)

Mokbel's appeal inevitable - lawyer
A DECISION by convicted cocaine smuggler Tony Mokbel to fight his extradition to Australia in the European Court of Human Rights was inevitable, his former Australian lawyer said today. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:57:00 GMT)

Attorney denies Saints' Lehr is target of steroids probe
An attorney representing New Orleans Saints offensive lineman Matt Lehr declined to say Tuesday whether his client is being investigated by federal authorities for illegal distribution of performance-enhancing substances but did stress that, either way, Lehr is not a party to any illegal activity. (Tue, 08 Apr 2008 23:57:42 GMT)

Bey IV Told To Get New Lawyer In Vandalism Case
A judge told Your Black Muslim Bakery leader Yusuf Bey IV Tuesday that he should hire a new lawyer to represent him in a case in which he and three bakery associates are accused of vandalizing two West Oakland liquor stores on Nov. 23, 2005. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:14:39 GMT)

Rokita Says He Won't Run For Attorney General
INDIANAPOLIS -- Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita says he will not seek the Republican nomination for attorney general this year. Rokita had considered seeking the post since Attorney General Steve Carter, a Republican, announced last month he would not run for a third four-year term. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:26:31 GMT)

Johnson Hires Attorney To Aid Annexation Fight
JOHNSON - Aldermen voted to hire an attorney versed in municipal law and attempt to meet with Fayetteville officials about a proposed deannexation of Johnson property into Fayetteville. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:54:58 GMT)

Lehmberg victorious in district attorney runoff
AUSTIN, Texas (KXAN) -- Rosemary Lehmberg became Travis County's district attorney Tuesday after defeating Mindy Montford by an almost 2-to-1 margin. Supporters at Lehmberg's campaign party were fired up Tuesday night. The crowd erupted in tears when those results came in. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:59:12 GMT)

U.S. Navy lawyer to defend alleged 9/11 mastermind
The self-described mastermind of the September 11 attacks on New York City and the Pentagon has been assigned a U.S. military lawyer to defend him in the Guantanamo war court, where he could face execution if convicted, The Miami Herald reported. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:02:42 GMT)

Rokita won't run for attorney general
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita will not seek the Republican nomination for attorney general this year. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:19:21 GMT)

Navy lawyer to defend 9/11 'mastermind'
The "mastermind" of the September 11 attacks on New York City and the Pentagon has been assigned a US military lawyer to defend him in the Guantanamo war court. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:34:12 GMT)

Swain's lawyer asks for dismissal
PROVIDENCE — While David Swain spent 23 hours of yesterday, like every day, locked in his Caribbean prison cell, his lawyer asked the state Supreme Court to throw out the civil suit conviction instrumental in the former Jamestown Town Council member now facing a murder charge. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:34:43 GMT)

Swain’s lawyer asks for dismissal
The lawyer for David Swain, being held in the Caribbean on a murder charge after being found responsible in Rhode Island for his wife’s death, wants the state Supreme Court to throw out the conviction. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:45:48 GMT)

Navy lawyer to defend 9/11 'mastermind'
The self-described mastermind of the September 11 attacks on New York City and the Pentagon has been assigned a US military lawyer to defend him in the Guantanamo war court, according to media reports. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 03:49:28 GMT)

Trusty’s attorney files motion to exclude evidence
The attorney for a man accused of threatening Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Gerald Laabs has filed a motion to exclude key evidence in the case before it goes to trial. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:03:22 GMT)

9th Circuit Judges Blast Order Barring ADA Lawyer
Nine 9th Circuit judges publicly sided with a controversial plaintiffs lawyer in his fight to keep filing ADA lawsuits in California's Central District. But for Thomas Frankovich and his client, nine wasn't enough: The appellate court declined to take the case en banc Monday, over those judges' objections. Frankovich argues his litigation is authorized under the law and helps bring businesses ... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:09:32 GMT)

Lawyer Sanctioned for Suing Over Adversary's Deposition Questions
A plaintiffs lawyer who alleged in court that his adversary's questions at a deposition caused his client emotional distress has been sanctioned for filing a frivolous suit and ordered to pay his adversary's legal fees. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Alfonse Cifelli found that attorney Bruce Nagel failed to state a claim, holding the litigation privilege allowed his adversary to pursue ... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:09:42 GMT)

State attorney's office clears Boynton officer in shooting
Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer has cleared a Boynton Beach police officer in the shooting of a suspected carjacker who pulled a gun, calling it "a clear case of self-defense," police said Tuesday. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:20:45 GMT)

Attorney, Disney executive appointed to board
A Coral Gables attorney and an executive at Walt Disney have been appointed to the South Florida Water Management District board. Gov. Charlie Crist's office announced Paul C. Huck Jr., and Robert "Jerry" Montgomery will serve until March 2012 if they are confirmed by the Senate. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:25:52 GMT)

Leading Pakistan lawyer resigns
A leading anti-government lawyer resigns after attorneys attack a former cabinet minister. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 05:12:51 GMT)

Briefs: Teen gets private attorney
An Elgin teenager accused of stabbing his teacher has a private attorney to represent him on unrelated sex assault charges. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:20:27 GMT)

Lawyer Sanctioned for Suing Over Adversary's Deposition Questions
A plaintiffs lawyer who alleged in court that his adversary's questions at a deposition caused his client emotional distress has been sanctioned for filing a frivolous suit and ordered to pay his adversary's legal fees. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:02:32 GMT)

Doubts end over state's attorney job
Dario Broccolino held interim spot, to serve two years The selection of Dario Broccolino as Howard County's permanent state's attorney ends months of uncertainty over who will get the post. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:25:50 GMT)

Detained Malaysian Activist Hospitalized: Lawyer -AFP
LUMPUR (AFP)--An ethnic Indian activist who is being held without trial under Malaysia's security laws has been hospitalized after being denied medication for diabetes, his lawyer said Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:02:34 GMT)

Don't jail hands-on teacher - lawyer
A MUSIC teacher who indecently assaulted 10 teenage girls during lessons at schools and at his home should not be jailed, his lawyer says. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:27:00 GMT)

Reno lawyer will represent Washoe in utilities case
Washoe County commissioners have hired a lawyer to represent their interests in a Nevada Public Utilities Commission rate case about which Sierra Pacific Power Co. customers will pay for a $6.5 million underground power in Spanish Springs. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:47:49 GMT)

Bangor: Top lawyer, former Mayor Brountas dies
Former lawyer and City Council Chairman Nicholas P. Brountas was remembered Tuesday as a family man, talented lawyer and gentleman. Brountas, a second-generation Greek-American, died Monday at age 84 at a local health care facility. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:16:45 GMT)

Prof Walter Woon takes over as Attorney-General from April 11
SINGAPORE : Professor Walter Woon has been appointed the new Attorney-General (AG) for a two-year term from Friday. Professor Woon, who is also a prolific writer, is currently a Solicitor-General. He was also the Vice-Dean of the Law Faculty at NUS. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:34:31 GMT)

Lawyer files complaint targeting Worthy's actions in drug case
DETROIT -- A Bingham Farms lawyer says Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy should be investigated for actions involving a suspended aide. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:48:30 GMT)

Prof Walter Woon takes over as Attorney—General from April 11
SINGAPORE : Professor Walter Woon has been appointed the new Attorney—General (AG) for a two—year term from Friday. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:56:08 GMT)

Valparaiso mayor to seek GOP nomination for Attorney General
Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas says he is seeking the Republican nomination for Indiana Attorney General, after Steve Carter said he would not seek a third term. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:04:30 GMT)

Sentencing Expected for Toledo Attorney Who Went Missing
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A Toledo attorney who made up a story about being kidnapped at gunpoint and driven to Georgia is about to face a judge. Karyn McConnell Hancock faces a maximum six-month jail term (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:24:15 GMT)

Lehmberg wins district attorney race
The voters spoke loud and clear. Rosemary Lehmberg will be Travis County's next district attorney. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:17:16 GMT)

Rokita won't run for attorney general
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita will not seek the Republican nomination for attorney general this year. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:19:42 GMT)

Attorney, Disney executive appointed to board
A Coral Gables attorney and an executive at Walt Disney have been appointed to the South Florida Water Management District board. Gov. Charlie Crist's office announced Paul C. Huck Jr., and Robert "Jerry" Montgomery will serve until March 2012 if they are confirmed by the Senate. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:24:55 GMT)

Attorney requests summary judgment in Lakewood case
Lakewood Board of Education Attorney Michael Inzelbuch plans to ask for a summary judgment in the district's case against the state departments of Education, Human Services and Treasury, but the judge hearing the case will not consider any motions until September. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:44:13 GMT)

Runaway Ohio Lawyer Gets Probation
A lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years on probation and fined $300 for making up a story about being kidnapped. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:26:00 GMT)

Runaway Ohio lawyer gets probation
A lawyer and former city councilwoman who made up a story about being kidnapped and driven to Georgia was sentenced Wednesday to two years on probation and was fined $300. Karyn McConnell Hancock, 35, who was missing for three days in December, pleaded guilty in January to one count of making false alarms. The misdemeanor charge carried a maximum sentence of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. ... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:36:58 GMT)

Toledo lawyer gets 2 years on probation for kidnapping hoax
TOLEDO, Ohio - A lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years on probation and fined $300 for making up a story about being kidnapped. Lawyer Karyn McConnell... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:40:56 GMT)

Runaway Ohio lawyer gets probation
A lawyer and former city councilwoman who made up a story about being kidnapped and driven to Georgia was sentenced Wednesday to two years on probation and was fined $300. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:44:16 GMT)

Lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, gets 2 years on probation for making up story about being kidnapped
TOLEDO, Ohio - A lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years on probation and fined $300 for making up a story about being kidnapped. Lawyer Karyn McConnell Hancock spoke briefly at Wednesday's sentencing and apologized to investigators and her family and friends. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:44:39 GMT)

'Missing' Attorney Found In Atlanta Sentenced
An Ohio attorney who lied about being kidnapped is sentenced to probation Wednesday. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:54:36 GMT)

Lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, gets 2 years on probation for making up story about being kidnapped
Associated Press - April 9, 2008 11:43 AM ET TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A lawyer in Toledo, Ohio, has been sentenced to two years on probation and fined $300 for making up a story about being... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:58:25 GMT)

Lawyer says concealed-carry law doesn't prevent cities from restricting guns
There's nothing in the state law allowing people to carry concealed firearms that prevents cities from declaring parks off-limits to guns, concealed or otherwise, a lawyer for the northern Ohio city at the center of a closely watched case told the Ohio Supreme Court this morning. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:08:25 GMT)

Attorney Gets Probation For Making Up Kidnapping
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - An attorney who made up a story about being kidnapped while she was pregnant and driven to Georgia was sentenced Wednesday to probation for two years and fined $300. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:38:50 GMT)

Bell withdraws request for attorney
After filing a motion Tuesday asking for a defense attorney, Anthony Bell — who is representing himself in his first-degree murder trial — withdrew it today when told he can’t pick and choose his court-appointed lawyers. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:37:54 GMT)

Attorney General Considers Whether to Prosecute Skybus
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann says he's looking at whether Skybus Airlines should be taken to court over last weekend's sudden shutdown. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:12:24 GMT)

Zimbabwe: Lawyer Tells Court It's Too Dangerous to Release Presidential Results
George Chikumbirike, a lawyer representing the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, told the High Court on Wednesday it would be 'dangerous' for the court to order ZEC to release the presidential election results. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:00:12 GMT)

Attorney who made up Atlanta kidnapping story avoids jail time
An attorney who made up a story about being kidnapped while she was pregnant and driven to Georgia avoided jail time Wednesday. She might not be as lucky if she's charged with stealing from her clients, her attorney said. Authorities said Karyn McConnell Hancock, 35, who was missing for three days in December, told them a man with a gun and two others abducted her outside a juvenile court ... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:44:06 GMT)

Toledo Attorney Given 2 Years Probation
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) - A Toledo attorney has received two years' probation and a $300 fine for making up a story about being kidnapped at gunpoint. Karyn McConnell Hancock spoke briefly at today's sentencing and apologized to investigators, as well as to her family and friends. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 19:58:30 GMT)

Magistrate supports discipline of Knoxville defense attorney
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal magistrate supports discipline for a high-profile Knoxville defense attorney for refusing to hold his tongue during a 2006 hearing. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:24:25 GMT)

Kidnapping fib gets lawyer probation
A lawyer and former city councilwoman who made up a story about being kidnapped and driven to Georgia was sentenced Wednesday to two years probation. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:46:03 GMT)

Sect's attorney, state agree to Eldorado probe details
An attorney for a polygamist sect conceded in court today that the state has an interest in searching its compound because of allegations of physical and sexual abuse. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:02:10 GMT)

No ruling on Clemens attorney
Attorneys for Roger Clemens' former trainer asked a judge Wednesday to remove the pitcher's attorney from the case. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:17:46 GMT)

Clemens' lawyer fights removal attempt
Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge on Wednesday that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because he might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same attorney. "Pettitte is central in every detail of this case. And they are going to have to go after him," Richard Emery, one of McNamee's lawyers, said during a two-hour hearing ... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:20:58 GMT)

Clemens' Lawyer Fights Removal Attempt
Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge on Wednesday that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because he might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same attorney. "Pettitte is central in... (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:35:25 GMT)

McNamee's attorneys: remove Clemens' attorney
Attorneys for Roger Clemens' former trainer have asked a judge to remove the pitcher's attorney from the case. (Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:50:29 GMT)

McNamee wants Clemens' attorney removed
Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge on Wednesday that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because he might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same attorney. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:30:50 GMT)

Prof Walter Woon takes over as Attorney—General from April 11
SINGAPORE : Professor Walter Woon has been appointed the new Attorney—General (AG) for a two—year term from Friday. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:31:46 GMT)

Clemens' lawyer fights removal attempt
Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge on Wednesday that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because he might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same attorney. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:51:27 GMT)

No jail time for lawyer in fake kidnapping
An Ohio lawyer who lied about being kidnapped won't go to jail for that crime but still faces allegations she stole her clients' money, her attorney says. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:00:27 GMT)

Clemens' lawyer fights effort by McNamee to remove him from case
HOUSTON - Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge on Wednesday that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because he might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same lawyer. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 01:16:00 GMT)

Top lawyer hired for hostel discrimination case
A group of lifesaving trainees who were turned away from an Alice Springs hostel have engaged a prominent Sydney lawyer to take their case to the Northern Territory anti-discrimination commission. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:12:00 GMT)

Mohammed’s lawyer wants trial out of tribunal
The alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks should be tried before a traditional military or civilian court, not the special war crimes tribunals at this high-security base, his newly appointed defense lawyer said Wednesday. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:18:24 GMT)

S.F. give in to feds on disputed grant money to district attorney
Under threat of federal legal action, San Francisco has paid back half the $5.4 million it received in disputed grant money to prosecute border crimes and pledged to make good on whatever else it owes by midyear, officials said Wednesday. District Attorney... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:40:17 GMT)

Lawyer seeks protective order in Lovette case
The lawyer for the teen charged with killing a graduate student at Duke University says too much information is leaking out about the case. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:49:30 GMT)

$412 Million in Attorney Fees Awarded to Plaintiffs Lawyers in Fen-Phen Litigation
Attorney fees of more than $412 million were awarded Monday to plaintiffs lawyers from more than 70 firms for their work on the massive fen-phen diet-drug litigation, marking the beginning of the end of the "super-mega-fund" class action. Chief U.S. District Judge Harvey Bartle III said the case was "nothing short of a herculean effort," noting that plaintiffs lawyers had logged more than ... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:10:33 GMT)

Hope Mills board approves town attorney
What happened: After a two-hour meeting behind closed doors, the board voted 4-0 to offer a proposal to lawyer John Jackson of Sanford to be the town attorney. Jackson serves as town attorney for Stedman, Spring Lake, Linden and Eastover. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:10:44 GMT)

Ewing attorney pleads guilty to having child porn
TRENTON -- In pleading guilty to a single charge of possessing child pornography, an attorney who lives in Ewing admitted in federal court yesterday that he kept on his computer hundreds of sexually explicit and violence-laced photos of children, U.S. Attorney Christopher J. Christie announced. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:20:20 GMT)

Lawsuit Ended Arbus Auction, Lawyer Says
A lawyer for the owner of a group of rare, early prints by the photographer Diane Arbus said on Wednesday that the auction house Phillips de Pury canceled the sale because of concerns about a recent lawsuit filed by a man who claims he was duped out of the prints. Peter R. Stern, the lawyer for the prints? owner, Bob Langmuir, a Philadelphia book dealer and collector, said the auction house told ... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:22:14 GMT)

Boulder designates a new city attorney
The Boulder City Council has picked Jerry Gordon to be the next city attorney. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:37:16 GMT)

$412 Million in Attorney Fees Awarded to Plaintiffs Lawyers in Fen-Phen Litigation
Attorney fees of more than $412 million were awarded Monday to plaintiffs lawyers from more than 70 firms for their work on the massive fen-phen diet-drug litigation, marking the beginning of the end of the "super-mega-fund" class action. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:02:33 GMT)

Lawyer seeking to limit pretrial information in Lovette case
The lawyer representing the teen charged with slaying a Duke University graduate student wants tight controls on who gets details of the police investigation. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:37:10 GMT)

Clemens' attorney targeted
Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge in Houston that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because he might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same attorney. "Pettitte is central in every... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:54:39 GMT)

Appointee vows fairness in Ohio attorney general's office harassment probe
The senior attorney appointed to investigate allegations of sexual harassment against one of Attorney General Marc Dann's administrators said yesterday that he will "follow the evidence wherever it leads." (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:10:36 GMT)

MCNAMEE: KO ROGER TOP LAWYER
HOUSTON - Brian McNamee's lawyers told a federal judge yesterday that Roger Clemens' lead lawyer should be removed from the case because that lawyer might be forced to attack the credibility of Andy Pettitte, a former client of the same attorney... (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:25:30 GMT)

The Attorney General's spokesman did not say how soon his agency would get through the deliberation process over the ...
BANGKOK, Apr 10 (TNA) -- Malfeasance charges lodged by Thailand's Assets Examination Committee against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra involving a Bt4 billion (about US$127 million) bank loan for Myanmar were submitted to the Office of the Attorney General Thursday. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:43:00 GMT)

Attorney General Martha Coakley Files Brief Challenging President Bush's Child Health Insurance Limits
Attorney General Martha Coakley's Office filed an amicus brief in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey supporting New Jersey's challenge to a new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy limiting the states' ability to use federal money to fund health insurance for low-income children. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:16:56 GMT)

Lawyer seeks protective order in Duke slaying
The lawyer for the teen charged with killing a graduate student at Duke University says too much information is leaking out about the case. (Credit: "") (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:20:14 GMT)

TEXT MESSAGE SCANDAL: Mayor's lawyer confirms secret pact
Samuel McCargo, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's private but city-paid lawyer, confirmed today in testimony before City Council that he wanted a confidential agreement in a legal settlement to avoid a Free Press public records request that would have exposed the mayor's embarrassing text messages. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:26:16 GMT)

McCargo says he felt misled about texts before quitting as Kilpatrick's attorney
DETROIT -- Sam McCargo, the attorney hired by the city to represent Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, testified Thursday he believed he was misled for years about the content of text messages involved in a police whistle-blower action and, after seeing excerpts of them, realized he would have difficulty representing the mayor in certain aspects of the case. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:56:26 GMT)

Broker to plead guilty in trading case: lawyer
A broker in what U.S. officials called one of the most pervasive insider-trading rings in the last 20 years has agreed to plead guilty to participating in the scheme, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:02:07 GMT)

The Attorney General's spokesman did not say how soon his agency would get through the deliberation process over the ...
BANGKOK, April 10 (TNA) -- Malfeasance charges lodged by Thailand's Assets Examination Committee against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra involving a Bt4 billion (about US$127 million) bank loan for Myanmar were submitted to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Thursday. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:16:04 GMT)

PA attorney general seeks $25 million from tobacco settlement for anti-smoking program
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett this morning urged Gov. Rendell and the legislature to dedicate an estimated $25 million in new tobacco settlement funds to anti-smoking programs. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:50:43 GMT)

Attorney general says employee never in pajamas in his apartment
COLUMBUS — Attorney General Marc Dann denies that his 28-year-old scheduler was ever wearing pajamas in his apartment. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 17:38:53 GMT)

Wis. Attorney General Asks FCC to Block Satellite Radio Merger
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen wants federal regulators to block a deal to join the nation's only two satellite radio companies. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:13:57 GMT)

Assumption Parish district attorney won t seek re election
THIBODAUX His long career has seen him serve as the state s youngest Sheriff and, years later as Assumption Parish s district attorney, earn death sentences for a pair of men who killed two Napoleonville banktellers. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:10:58 GMT)

City attorney: Text message deal simply 'nuts and bolts' of settlement
DETROIT -- A city attorney Thursday acknowledged she knew potentially "harmful" text messages existed, along with a confidentiality agreement to keep them shielded, but left those details out of her case summary in which she urged the City Council to settle the lawsuits for $8.4 million. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:19:53 GMT)

Lawyer seeks protective order in Duke slaying
The lawyer for the teen charged with killing a graduate student at Duke University says too much information is leaking out about the case. (Credit: "") (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:21:06 GMT)

Rezko lawyer: Star witness wasn't close
CHICAGO | Political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko's lawyer portrayed his client's chief accuser Wednesday as a notorious embellisher who really wasn't very close to Rezko but wormed his way in and sometimes had to sit in an outer office to find out if he could get an appointment. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:33:48 GMT)

Jury convicts former teacher of lying to attorney, judge
GRAND JUNCTION (AP) - A former Grand Junction first-grade teacher faces sentencing May 29 after a jury convicted her of lying to her attorney, a judge and her probation officer. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 20:37:22 GMT)

Ex-Navy Lawyer Explains Guantanamo Leak
Former Navy lawyer Matthew Diaz was sentenced to six months in the brig for leaking the names of prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay to a rights group. Despite remorse, he says "I can live comfortably with myself, making that decision, based on the facts as they were at the time." (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:21:35 GMT)

Texas attorney general sues alleged fake license seller
A Texas judge today ordered a company to stop selling fake driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. The Harris County state district judge issued a temporary restraining order after Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott sued the Houston-based company (Centro de Identificaciones Inc.) and its owners. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:34:17 GMT)

Jose Canseco parts ways with his long-time lawyer
Robert Saunooke - the lawyer who has represented Jose Canseco for more than five years, including sitting behind the former slugger during the infamous 2005 congressional hearing - told the Daily News that the two parted ways on Tuesday. (Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:38:08 GMT)

Senate approves Dallas lawyer for appeals court
The Senate has given Dallas lawyer Catharina Haynes its approval to serve on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Haynes won confirmation on a voice vote Thursday to the appellate court that takes cases from Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi. She was nominated by President Bush on July 17. She replaces Harold DeMoss, who took senior status last year. Haynes began her career as an attorney with ... (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:02:55 GMT)

Lovette's attorney's requests denied
DURHAM - Thursday a Superior Court judge in Durham denied an attorney's request to stop the release of pre-trial information related to the murder of Duke graduate student Abhijit Mahato. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:13:26 GMT)

Texas attorney general sues alleged fake license seller
A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a company to stop selling fake driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. The judge issued a temporary restraining order after Texas Attorney... (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:31:12 GMT)

Attorney: 14-year-old Pa. girl gets juvenile probation for father's shotgun death
PITTSBURGH - A 14-year-old girl acknowledged fatally shooting her father to end years of sexual abuse and could be on probation until she turns 21, her attorney said Thursday. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:56:51 GMT)

Rezko lawyer: Star witness wasn't close
CHICAGO | Political fundraiser Antoin "Tony" Rezko's lawyer portrayed his client's chief accuser Wednesday as a notorious embellisher who really wasn't very close to Rezko but wormed his way in and sometimes had to sit in an outer office to find out if he could get an appointment. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:37:12 GMT)

Geneseo attorney to run for state's attorney
GENESEO, Ill. — The Henry County Democratic Party has nominated Geneseo attorney Michael Wassell as the Democratic candidate for Henry County state’s attorney in the Nov. 8 general election. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:06:59 GMT)

Attorney Criticizes Rumors Surrounding Fatal Fire
Attorney Scott Croswell lashed out Thursday at what he called "unfounded rumors" surrounding the cause of Friday's Colerain Township fire which claimed the lives of two firefighters. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:31:02 GMT)

Lawyer 'fabricated violent robbery'
A lawyer has been charged with making up a story about being robbed at gunpoint in his office in south-west Sydney. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:33:17 GMT)

Graft Verdict For Former Shanghai Boss Due Friday:Lawyer -AFP
SHANGHAI (AFP)--A verdict on Shanghai's former Communist Party boss is set to be delivered Friday, his lawyer said, after he became the most senior Chinese official to go on trial for graft in over a decade. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:36:01 GMT)

Morrison's lawyer accuses Kline of violating county policy in sexual harassment case
Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline improperly participated in filing a sexual harassment complaint against Paul Morrison and should be barred from any role in the case, Morrison's lawyer says. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:37:50 GMT)

Dive shop owner's lawyer asks judges to dismiss murder conviction
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (9 Apr 2008) — — While David Swain spent 23 hours of yesterday, like every day, locked in his Caribbean prison cell, his lawyer asked the state Supreme Court to throw out the civil suit conviction instrumental in the former Jamestown Town Council member now facing a murder charge. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:30:30 GMT)

Lawyer of Greene's son wants records
DETROIT -- A lawyer representing the 15-year-old son of a slain exotic dancer began contempt of court proceedings against the city of Detroit on Thursday, alleging city officials have not provided him with a homicide file and other records a federal judge ordered them to produce. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:11:25 GMT)

Australian girl, 6, in case against miner: lawyer
A six-year-old Australian girl with high levels of lead in her body will be part of a law suit against Anglo-Swiss mining giant Xstrata over alleged pollution, her lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:51:23 GMT)

Arlington announces bid for county attorney
Another county prosecutor has announced her candidacy for Coconino County Attorney. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:07:17 GMT)

DAY 2 OF COUNCIL HEARINGS: Lawyer for city: We should've told you
City Council members hammered away at Detroit staff lawyer Valerie Colbert-Osamuede for nearly three hours Thursday. By day's end, the veteran lawyer admitted to "lessons learned" and "regrets" -- making her the first person who works for Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to speak in those terms about the deal that led to the ongoing text message scandal. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:22:34 GMT)

Pa. attorney general calls for antismoking funds
Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett yesterday urged Gov. Rendell and the legislature to dedicate an estimated $25 million in new tobacco-settlement funds to antismoking programs. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:09:12 GMT)

Sect's lawyer described as principled
Veteran lawyer Gerry Goldstein is known for taking on cases that challenge him and address higher constitutional principles, colleagues say. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:14:50 GMT)

Vector Control District's attorney Lisa Copeland quits
Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District attorney Lisa Copeland resigned on Thursday. Copeland has served as legal counsel at the taxpayer-funded agency since the 1990s. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:28:35 GMT)

City attorney resigns
Waynesboro City Attorney Robert C. Lunger announced his resignation Thursday to accept a job with Wharton, Aldhizer & Weaver in its Staunton office. “It’s an opportunity that presented itself, a very good opportunity professionally,” Lunger said. In his letter of resignation, Lunger – the city’s attorney since July 2006 – said that he “would be forever indebted for my ... (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:15:30 GMT)

Zimbabwe Opposition Says Tsvangirai's Lawyer Arrested - AFP
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AFP)--Police in Zimbabwe have arrested opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai's lawyer on charges related to a helicopter hired for his presidential campaign, the opposition and a lawyer said Friday. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:21:36 GMT)

Female's File Claims Against Ohio Attorney General
Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann denies that his 28-year-old scheduler was ever wearing pajamas in his apartment. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:26:42 GMT)

Attorney Calls For Crusade Against 'Evil' Of Child Porn
Manhattan attorney Andrew Vachss, who has spent most of 40 years working with abused children, wants to raise the stakes for people who look at (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:35:30 GMT)

Lawyer Presses For Death Row Inmates' Rights
Death row inmates claim they are being denied access to group religious services, group recreation, use of gym equipment and visits with friends and family, amounting to a violation of their constitutional rights, according to a letter sent to the Department of Correction on Thursday from an American Civil Liberties Union lawyer. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:18:21 GMT)

Opposition leader's lawyer arrested ahead of Zimbabwe summit
Zimbabwe's opposition accused President Robert Mugabe's regime on Friday of stepping up a crackdown by arresting its leader's lawyer ahead of a key summit on the country's post-election crisis. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:32:09 GMT)

Geneseo attorney to run for state's attorney
GENESEO, Ill. — The Henry County Democratic Party has nominated Geneseo attorney Michael Wassell as the Democratic candidate for Henry County state’s attorney in the Nov. 8 general election. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:08:08 GMT)

State suspends license of attorney for 1 year
A state attorney discipline panel on Thursday yanked for a year the license of a Fayetteville attorney and ordered her to pay $1,450. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Northwest Edition) (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:30:22 GMT)

Opposition leader's lawyer arrested ahead of Zimbabwe summit
Zimbabwe's opposition has accused President Robert Mugabe's regime of stepping up a crackdown by arresting its leader's lawyer ahead of a key summit on the country's post-election crisis. (Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:38:23 GMT)

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