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Hickman city attorney, Scotts plan to discuss Peter Rabbit
On Oct. 14, the Hickman City Council authorized the city attorney to set up a meeting with Harley Scott to discuss a possible remedy the Peter Rabbit situation, said City Administrator Brett Baker. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:00:56 GMT)

Lawyer suggests Reid walked in bloody puddle
The lawyer for murder accused Liam Reid's has tried to suggest Reid accidentally picked up blood spots on his shoes. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:20:34 GMT)

Juneau County Attorney Found Dead
The Juneau County Sheriff's Department says its investigating the death of an attorney in Necedah. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:01:28 GMT)

Governor?s Aide Had ?Late-Filing Syndrome,? Lawyer Says
A lawyer for the aide, Charles J. O?Byrne, said that Mr. O?Byrne was clinically depressed and could not undertake the task of filling out his tax forms every year. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:35:12 GMT)

Shaker Heights attorney Dea Character, 7 others indicted in mortgage fraud scheme
A Shaker Heights attorney and seven other people were indicted Tuesday in what prosecutors described as a mortgage fraud scheme that obtained $3 million worth of loans for seven Cuyahoga County properties. Prosecutors say Dea Character, 51, and her boyfriend,... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:58:23 GMT)

Pickton's first trial more prejudicial than banned evidence, media lawyer argues
Nothing could be more prejudicial to the possible second trial of serial killer Robert (Willie) Pickton than the guilty verdict and sentencing at the first trial last year, a media lawyer argued recently in an effort to get videotapes and other exhibits from that trial released. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:01:10 GMT)

Exclusive: Computer crash hinders Texas Attorney General's Medicaid fraud case
AUSTIN – A massive computer crash that destroyed hundreds of the state attorney general's confidential documents may prevent scores of Medicaid fraud prosecutions and has revealed serious problems with a newly expanded state outsourcing of computer services. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:35:46 GMT)

State's attorney candidates trade barbs in warmup for tonight
The two major candidates for Cook County State's Attorney traded barbs Wednesday night at a forum on WTTW's Chicago Tonight, sticking to their main themes of experience versus an emphasis on fighting corruption. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 05:41:43 GMT)

Lawyer who ran away now faces theft charge
TOLEDO -- A former Toledo lawyer who made up a story last year about being kidnapped and driven to Georgia while she was pregnant was indicted yesterday on an aggravated-theft charge. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:30:51 GMT)

State seeks to suspend attorney's license
HAMMOND | A Schererville attorney is facing federal fraud charges and suspension from his law practice. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:40:12 GMT)

PEP : Gabby's lawyer issues statement about Rose's complaint
For now, the lawyer can only say: "...as soon as we receive the copy of the complaint, we will promptly act on it based on the parameters of the law." (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:07:34 GMT)

Christian’s attorney wants jail records
The attorney for the Iowa City man accused of killing his neighbor wants Johnson County Jail records. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:28:38 GMT)

State attorney general reviewing Kane trust
Projects Editor Criminal investigators from the state attorney general’s office are reviewing the operations of a charitable trust left by the late teachers union official Tony Kane, an office spokesman said Wednesday, one day after the state Superior Court affirmed a lower court ruling stripping control of the trust from Kane’s hand-picked executors. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:37:35 GMT)

Prosecution: Leviste witness a disbarred lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - The prosecution in the murder case against former Batangas governor Jose Antonio Leviste on Thursday sought clarification for the identity of one of the witnesses presented by the defense, who they believed is a disbarred lawyer. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:36:06 GMT)

Lawyer: Agent acted in self defense
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The lawyer for a U.S. Border Patrol agent charged with fatally shooting an illegal immigrant says his client acted in self defense and committed no crime. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:47:31 GMT)

Uzbekistan Human Rights Activist Jailed For 10 Years - Lawyer
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (AFP)--Uzbekistan Thursday jailed an opposition human rights lawyer for 10 years for extortion, his defense lawyer said, in a case that Human Rights Watch has denounced as politically motivated. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:47:56 GMT)

Lawyer: Democrats Didn't Fully Probe Allegations Against Wilber
The lawyer for the woman at the center of sex abuse allegations against state Rep. George Wilber is sharply criticizing the way state Democratic leaders handled the case. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:58:54 GMT)

Attorney: Man made threat
A federal grand jury indicted a Red Lion man Wednesday in connection with threatening the life of President Bush, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Martin Carlson (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 10:17:33 GMT)

Analysis: County attorney candidates make their case
The Box 20 Political Forum was supposed to be a chance for undecided residents of Liberty County’s Precinct 20 to meet those running for local office. Instead it turned into a debate between the candidates for county attorney. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:23:03 GMT)

Lawyer says court lifts life ban on Malik
KARACHI (Reuters) - A court has lifted the life ban imposed on former Pakistan captain Salim Malik for alleged involvement in match fixing, his lawyer said on Thursday. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:53:41 GMT)

Seamen could sue ship owners who make them pass through Gulf of Aden, says maritime lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - Filipino seafarers could sue ship owners who would let them pass through high-risk areas like the Gulf of Aden, a Miami-based maritime lawyer said. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:19:01 GMT)

Former Winnebago County District Attorney Joe Paulus will remain in federal system to serve state sentence
The Federal Bureau of Prisons will have the final say on where former Winnebago County District Attorney Joseph Paulus will serve his two-year sentence on state convictions. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:32:53 GMT)

Governor?s Aide Had ?Late-Filing Syndrome,? Lawyer Says
A lawyer for the aide, Charles J. O?Byrne, said that Mr. O?Byrne was clinically depressed and could not undertake the task of filling out his tax forms every year. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:05:12 GMT)

Orchard Park lawyer was drinking before fatal hit-and-run
The Orchard Park lawyer who has been charged in Saturday's hit-and-run death of a 19-year-old Hilbert College student was drinking before the incident. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:43:08 GMT)

Tampa lawyer charged with DUI
TAMPA -- Tampa lawyer Dustin D. Deese was arrested early this morning and charged with driving under the influence. Records indicate he was arrested at Waters Avenue and Benjamin Road shortly after 1 a.m. Deese, 33, was driving a 2004... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:25:34 GMT)

Crookston woman changes attorney in sexual conduct case for third time
A Crookston woman changed her attorney Wednesday in Polk County District Court for the third time since the beginning of her case, in which she faces 10 felony charges involving sex with a minor, and three misdemeanors. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:30:19 GMT)

Lawyer In NY Cat-Kill Case Says Plea Deal Possible
The lawyer for an actor and former minor league baseball player who killed his girlfriend's cat says he is trying to strike a plea deal with prosecutors so his client can avoid another trial. Jurors deadlocked 11-1 last month after 37-year-old Joseph Petcka's trial on a charge of felony aggravated animal cruelty. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:07:37 GMT)

Lawyer in NY cat-kill case says plea deal possible
The lawyer for an actor and former minor league pitcher who killed his girlfriend's cat says he is trying to strike a plea deal with prosecutors so his client can avoid another trial. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:12:26 GMT)

Mercury in lawyer's car not suspicious, French police say
French police are suggesting that mercury found in the car of a Russian lawyer who defends Kremlin foes was spilled accidentally. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:17:32 GMT)

Lawyer in NY cat-kill case says plea deal possible
(The Associated Press) The lawyer for an actor and former minor league pitcher who killed his girlfriend's cat says he is trying to strike a plea deal with prosecutors so his client can avoid another trial. Jurors deadlocked 11-1 last month after 37-year-old Joseph Petcka's trial on a charge of felony aggravated animal cruelty. On Thursday, defense lawyer Charles Hochbaum told the judge that he ... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:22:43 GMT)

Lawyer in NY cat-kill case says plea deal possible
Associated Press - October 23, 2008 1:23 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The lawyer for an actor and former minor league pitcher who killed his girlfriend's cat says he is trying to strike a plea deal... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:23:45 GMT)

Judge dismisses Attorney General J.B. Van Hollens Wisconsin voter ID lawsuit
A judge on Thursday threw out Attorney General J.B. Van Hollens lawsuit demanding state elections officials to confirm hundreds of thousands of voters identities before Election Day. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:08:56 GMT)

Judge dismisses Attorney General J.B. Van Hollens Wisconsin voter ID lawsuit
MADISON A judge today threw out Attorney General J.B. Van Hollens lawsuit demanding state elections officials confirm hundreds of thousands of voters identities before Election Day. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:09:29 GMT)

Cockrel hires attorney in campaign finance flap
Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. has hired a veteran elections attorney because of the brewing controversy over his signing of a sworn statement that he had no unpaid campaign finance fees when he actually owed $42,000. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:12:47 GMT)

Petersburg's city attorney announces resignation
Petersburg City Attorney Robert Dawson announced this week he is resigning effective Nov. 21. Dawson, who took the job in July 2006, notified members of City Council and City Manager B. David Canada yesterday. A recent independent study of the city's effectiveness and efficiency described Dawson as a capable attorney "who has achieve significant accomplishments." (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:13:16 GMT)

Attorney General proposes changes to state foreclosure law
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is proposing legislation aimed at improving the state’s foreclosure process and allow more Texas homeowners to keep their homes. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:15:40 GMT)

Judge Throws Out Attorney General's Voter Lawsuit
A Dane County circuit judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a case pertaining to the state attorney general's lawsuit regarding voter rolls. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:22:01 GMT)

Attorney General warns against debit card scam
Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard today warned about fraudulent telephone calls being made to Arizona consumers from someone claiming to be from their bank. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:38:20 GMT)

City attorney wants sexual harassment trial delayed
The lead attorney for the city of Jackson wants the federal lawsuit by a female Jackson firefighter and three former firefighters alleging sexual harassment by male supervisors to be delayed next month because of his new role as a part-time special circuit judge. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:39:04 GMT)

Pakistan court lifts life ban on Malik - lawyer
A court has lifted the life ban imposed on former Pakistan captain Salim Malik for alleged involvement in match fixing, his lawyer said on Friday. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:50:18 GMT)

Palm Desert council to discuss city attorney position
The Palm Desert City Council is expected to discuss public employment related to the city attorney when it meets in closed session at 3 p.m. today in the Civic Center Council Chamber, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:21:12 GMT)

Attorney General stresses safety for Halloween
Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 4:21 p.m. On Thursday, Attorney General Mike Cox encouraged Michigan parents to use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry before taking their children trick-or-treating. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:25:09 GMT)

Mercury in lawyer Karinna Moskalenko’s car ‘came from barometer spill’
Paris French police are suggesting that mercury found in the car of a Russian lawyer who defends Kremlin foes was spilled accidentally. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:35:37 GMT)

Lake Co. state's attorney's hopefuls debate child support
Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller says he is proud of the job his child support enforcement unit does in collecting money from parents who resist court orders. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:28:57 GMT)

Attorney says man charged in crash that killed Fair Lawn girl is mentally ill
Mitsu Yaskukawa/The Star-LedgerHarold Saenz, of Bergenfield, becomes emotional as his attorney tries to talk to him during his first court appearance in Hackensack. Harold Saenz left his Bergenfield apartment last week, a distressed young man in need of a walk.... (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:31:53 GMT)

Attorney appointed to School Board
The Verona Board of Education has selected attorney John Nulty to fill Philip Giannuario’s vacant seat. “I think we had a terrifiic bunch of candidates,” Board President John Quattrocchi said yesterday. “It was a tough decision. People brought different skills to the table.” (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:41:19 GMT)

Attorney General proposes changes to state foreclosure law
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott is proposing legislation that would revamp the state’s foreclosure process, allowing more Texas homeowners to keep their homes. (Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:43:15 GMT)

Lawyer: FBI investigating PR candidate's wife
The FBI is investigating claims that the wife of Puerto Rico's leading gubernatorial candidate accepted improper payments from a lobbying firm, a lawyer for one of the people making the allegations said Thursday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:10:13 GMT)

Victim in drug deal case to get an attorney too
The preliminary hearing for a man charged with kidnapping a woman over a bad drug deal will be continued so the woman who police say made the drug deal can talk with an attorney. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:12:47 GMT)

Lawyer: FBI investigating PR candidate's wife
(By LILLIAM IRIZARRY, Associated Press Writer) The FBI is investigating claims that the wife of Puerto Rico's leading gubernatorial candidate accepted improper payments from a lobbying firm, a lawyer for one of the people making the allegations said Thursday. Federal agents plan to interview Ivette Leon, an ex-administrator of lobbyists SDA Global, following a request from Puerto Rico's ruling ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:23:03 GMT)

Local attorney honored for defense of Guantanamo detainee
Seattle attorney Harry Schneider -- whose representation of a Guantanamo detainee helped bring about a landmark Supreme Court -- will be awarded The Thomas C. Wales Award for Passionate Citizenship next month. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:33:40 GMT)

Dela Paz not hiding, lawyer insists
MANILA, Philippines - Following his snub of a Senate hearing Thursday, retired Philippine National Police comptroller Director Eliseo dela Paz is not hiding, his lawyer insisted Friday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 01:49:02 GMT)

Lawyer Helps Bar Association Attract More Minorities To The Profession
Hartford lawyer David Jimenez was recently appointed as the labor and employment law section liaison to the American Bar Association's Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:26:20 GMT)

Cops nab KMU lawyer on murder charges
MANILA, Philippines -- Police arrested a lawyer of the leftist labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (May First Movement) in his Antipolo City office Thursday night on non-bailable multiple murder and frustrated murder charges filed against him before an Occidental Mindoro trial court. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:09:11 GMT)

Attorney general going after credit repair businesses
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has sued a Georgia businessman as part of a crackdown on credit repair businesses. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:47:25 GMT)

KMU lawyer's "arrest" marks new wave of attacks vs. activists - Bayan
MANILA, Philippines - The arrest of a militant lawyer signals the start of a fresh wave of attacks on activists, militant umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) said Friday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:04:01 GMT)

Witness disbarred? Prosecution wants Leviste’s lawyer verified
Prosecutors in the murder case of former Batangas Gov. Jose Antonio Leviste are verifying whether his witness claiming to be a lawyer had been disbarred for fraud. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:05:36 GMT)

Attorney warns of legal action if smoking ban is tightened
If the changes to Lexington's indoor smoking are approved as proposed, the city will be taken to court because of the change to the definition of a private organization, attorney Jerry Wright told the Urban County Council Thursday. The proposal to change the definition so that booster clubs won't be allowed to hold bingo sessions with smoking is "being done merely to attack the bingo ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:07:23 GMT)

Lead attorney in FLDS custody case resigns
The lead attorney at the center of the largest child-removal case in U.S. history has turned in his resignation and neither he nor Texas Child Protective Services are saying why. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:09:56 GMT)

Attorney general going after credit repair businesses
The Ohio Attorney General's Office has sued a Georgia businessman as part of a crackdown on credit repair businesses. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:02:58 GMT)

Can Cook County State's Attorney office be fixed?
The candidates for Cook County state's attorney agreed Thursday that police torture allegations reveal shortcomings of the office, but fought over how to fix the problem. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:46:31 GMT)

Disbarred lawyer guilty in sex assaults
A disbarred lawyer whose vast collection of erotica, porn, scrapbooks and journals chronicled decades of sexual obsession was convicted Thursday of 17 counts of possession of child pornography, two counts of sexual assault of a child and two co... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:41:11 GMT)

Suu Kyi's lawyer asks Myanmar junta for further appeal meeting
Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer has requested another meeting with her to discuss an appeal against her detention, amid repeated international calls for her release, her party's spokesman said Friday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:51:12 GMT)

Suu Kyi's lawyer asks Myanmar junta for further appeal meeting
YANGON (AFP) - Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's lawyer has requested another meeting with her to discuss an appeal against her detention, amid repeated international calls for her release, her party's spokesman said Friday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:51:42 GMT)

Mayor hires elections attorney
Detroit Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. has hired a veteran elections attorney because of the brewing controversy over his signing of a sworn statement that he had no unpaid campaign finance fees when he actually owed $42,000. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:32:23 GMT)

Attorney General sues Raleigh credit repair company
RALEIGH – The Attorney General Roy Cooper this week sued a Raleigh credit repair company that promised to improve consumers’ credit for an upfront fee but failed to perform services. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:26:03 GMT)

Attorney's jail term begins today
A New Albany attorney must report to jail today to begin serving a one-year sentence for sexual battery against a 16-year-old girl. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 08:50:29 GMT)

State's attorney rivals clash on handling of Burge case
The three Cook County state's attorney hopefuls weighed in on the recent federal indictment of former Chicago Police Cmdr. Jon Burge in a televised debate Thursday that at times got testy. Republican Tony Peraica took the opportunity to accuse his rivals, career prosecutors Thomas O'Brien and Anita Alvarez, of remaining mum on the Burge case during their two decades in the state's attorney's ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:04:04 GMT)

Burge case dominates state's attorney debate
The three candidates for Cook County state's attorney weighed in Thursday on the federal indictment of former Chicago police Cmdr. Jon Burge in a televised debate that at times got testy. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:10:11 GMT)

Lawyer objects to planners' ruling
A local lawyer will not be allowed to open an office near the Monmouth County courthouse, the borough Planning Board ruled Wednesday in a decision that came down in favor of local residents who had resisted further change in their neighborhood. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:41:47 GMT)

"Good work ethic" of Pinoy seamen often abused by ship owners - lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - Hardworking Filipino seafarers who go the extra mile to perform their duties well are the ones often exploited by ship owners and endure various forms of abuses inside the vessel, a US maritime lawyer revealed. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:50:11 GMT)

Attorney general sues 'credit repair' outfit
The state Attorney General's Office has sued a Raleigh company that claims to repair consumers' credit, saying the company took fees from customers without performing services. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 10:43:59 GMT)

Russian lawyer 'was not poisoned'
French authorities say mercury found in the car of a prominent Russian human rights lawyer was spilled accidentally. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:38:17 GMT)

State attorney general reviewing Kane trust
Projects Editor Criminal investigators from the state attorney general’s office are reviewing the operations of a charitable trust left by the late teachers union official Tony Kane, an office spokesman said Wednesday, one day after the state Superior Court affirmed a lower court ruling stripping control of the trust from Kane’s hand-picked executors. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:21:55 GMT)

Lawyer: FBI investigating PR candidate's wife
The FBI is investigating claims that the wife of Puerto Rico's leading gubernatorial candidate accepted improper payments from a lobbying firm, a lawyer for one of the people making the allegations said Thursday. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:24:33 GMT)

Lawyer alleges Carlita Kilpatrick may have assaulted exotic dancer
DETROIT -- A lawyer representing the family of a slain exotic dancer says he wants more than a year's worth of pager text messages sent and received by former First Lady Carlita Kilpatrick because he claims there is evidence suggesting she may have assaulted the dancer, Tamara Greene, at a Manoogian Mansion party months before the stripper was killed. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:19:55 GMT)

Bedminster attorney indicted on money misuse charge
A disbarred attorney has been indicted by a Somerset County grand jury on charges she used about $5,000 from her legal trust account for her own use. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:39:32 GMT)

Attorney General King Files again for Execution
Alabama Attorney General Troy King has filed a second motion asking the Alabama Supreme Court to set an execution date for Jimmy Dill. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:46:55 GMT)

Attorney: My client is innocent of drug possession charge
The attorney for a financial advisor accused of marijuana possession said his client expects to be exonerated once the case goes to court. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:41:32 GMT)

French investigation reveals no attempt was made to poison Russia’s preeminent human rights lawyer
Fears that a lawyer representing several high profile critics of Russia's government may have been poisoned appear unfounded, French authorities told the BBC. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:52:56 GMT)

Lawyer calls for protest vs 2 officials
A DUMAGUETE-based lawyer calls on the civil society groups to protest against the officials of Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative 2 (Noreco 2) for covering up the alleged anomalies in the power cooperative. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:56:53 GMT)

Court bars lawyer from selling coop-owned land
A REGIONAL trial court in Cagayan de Oro has prevented a lawyer from selling a cooperative-owned property. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:57:33 GMT)

District Attorney Abrahamson unopposed in election
With no opponent in this year’s election, 8th Judicial District Attorney Larry Abrahamson is free to focus on his next four years in office, and planning to create two new task forces focusing on economic crimes and sex assaults. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:01:09 GMT)

FBI Entrapped Venezuelan in Suitcase Scandal, Lawyer Argues
Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. agents manufactured the prosecution of a Venezuelan businessman embroiled in an Argentine election scandal as part of an FBI extortion scheme aimed at President Hugo Chavez , a defense lawyer told jurors in Miami federal court. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:01:23 GMT)

Fla. court overrules comp attorney fee law
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a workers compensation claimant requesting higher attorney fees as part of her award, effectively overruling a 2003 law passed to limit attorney fees in such cases. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:41:07 GMT)

Attorney: Man Didn't Bring Wild Pigs To Wisconsin
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. -- Wild pigs were present in western Wisconsin before authorities say a Texas man brought them here, according to an attorney representing the man. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:50:52 GMT)

Cooper, Crumley Vie For N.C. Attorney General Post
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -- Attorney General Roy Cooper is seeking a third term by promoting his efforts to protect children from Internet predators, fighting meth labs and improving the state's crime labs. Republican challenger Bob Crumley of Asheville says Cooper has done some good but has been slow to respond to crime, particularly with delays in evidence testing. Crumley said he would be more ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:54:37 GMT)

Attorney for man accused of murder says charge should be dropped
FARGO - The defense attorney for a man accused of stabbing another man to death last fall in south Fargo is asking a judge to dismiss the case because police spoke to his client after he asked for a lawyer. Advertisement: JobsHQ Looking for some good employees? Contact info@jobsHQ.com and learn how you can post all your jobs for one low monthly fee on the region's premier ... (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:16:20 GMT)

Rep. Russell Pearce wants inquiry into law firm hiring as issue percolates Maricopa County attorney’s race
A state lawmaker wants Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard to look into the state’s hiring of a private law firm to investigate problems at the Arizona State Veterans Home. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:19:39 GMT)

NMB city attorney Howard Lenard announces retirement after nearly 31 years
He has seen six mayors, nine city managers and officiated more than 5,000 public meetings. After nearly 31 years with North Miami Beach, city attorney Howard Lenard is calling it quits. Lenard announced his retirement at Tuesday's council meeting. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:38:42 GMT)

Attorney for Drew Peterson Denies Charges are Pending
Claims that charges are imminent against Drew Peterson in the disappearance of his wife Stacy Peterson or in the murder of his ex-wife Kathleen Savio are baseless, his attorney said. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:51:56 GMT)

Attorney general cites Affordable Furniture
Affordable Furniture has received a letter from the state Attorney General’s Office stating it has violated laws prohibiting deceptive business practices, false advertising and regulations relating to deceptive pricing. • Read the letter from the state attorney general • Read the Affordable Furniture ad (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:26:44 GMT)

Cook state's attorney debate to air Tuesday, Sunday
The Cook County State's Attorney debate between Democrat Anita Alvarez, Republican Tony Peraica and Green Party candidate Thomas O'Brien will air twice on the Daily Herald's broadcast partner, ABC 7. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:39:28 GMT)

Attorney General cracks down on furniture stores
The Attorney General is coming down on a chain of furniture stores in Northern and Central New York. (Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:56:39 GMT)

Dela Paz authorized to release up to P10M - lawyer
MANILA, Philippines - Former Philippine National Police comptroller Dir. Eliseo dela Paz was authorized to handle as much as P10 million without need for clearance from higher-ups, his lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:03:40 GMT)

State’s attorney candidates have different fixes for crime rate
For the first time in two decades, residents of Winnebago County have a choice when they cast their vote for state’s attorney. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 01:39:10 GMT)

Attorney General Speaks on Farmington Standoff Decision
On Thursday, Attorney General Mark Shurtleff called last month's Farmington police shooting justified. Now, Shurtleff is talking about his decision. Shurtleff recommended no charges by filed against the officer who shot Wood. That officer will return to duty once reinstated. Wood's family, however, wants to bring a wrongful death suit in civil court. Fox 13's Nicole Hunter has the details. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:44:41 GMT)

Hamilton County: Attorney general’s opinion causes confusion
A second opinion from Tennessee’s attorney general was supposed to clarify a previous opinion on dealings between the state Human Resources Department and the Hamilton County Juvenile Court clerk, but for the clerk it has caused more confusion. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:11:31 GMT)

Lawyer: Injured teen was unarmed
The teen Frank Lumpkin III allegedly shot Tuesday after finding the young man in his wife's stolen SUV was running away and begging for his life, the teen's lawyer said Friday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:21:24 GMT)

District Attorney candidate faces public
Both the incumbent 63rd Judicial District Attorney Fred Hernandez, and his Republican challenger, Comstock attorney Martin Underwood, were invited to participate in the Del Rio News-Herald Candidate Forum held at The Ramada Inn of Del Rio Wednesday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:29:41 GMT)

Hickman city attorney, Scotts plan to discuss Peter Rabbit
On Oct. 14, the Hickman City Council authorized the city attorney to set up a meeting with Harley Scott to discuss a possible remedy the Peter Rabbit situation, said City Administrator Brett Baker. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:19:51 GMT)

Michigan Attorney General: Clerks can't circumvent voting rules
The Michigan attorney general's office said Friday that county clerks can't "deputize" each other to help first-time voters who registered by mail apply for absentee ballots. • Read the story (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 05:23:39 GMT)

Criticisms permeate Sedgwick County district attorney forum
The two candidates for Sedgwick County district attorney clashed Thursday -- with Mark Schoenhofer calling Nola Foulston "soft on crime" and a "part-time DA" and Foulston attacking his credibility and qualifications. They also criticized each other over everything from furnishings in the district attorney's offices to the placement of campaign signs. Before an audience that included top law ... (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:57:10 GMT)

Lawyer for Wooded Rapist suspect calls search illegal
Robert Jason Burdick may have seemed suspicious when he lied to police about why he was in a Brentwood neighborhood, his lawyer argued Friday, but that wasn't enough to search him and treat him as the suspected Wooded Rapist. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:13:37 GMT)

Judge rejects Montco lawyer's bid to have Obama removed from ballot
A federal judge in Philadelphia last night threw out a complaint by a Montgomery County lawyer who claimed that Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was not qualified to be president and that his name should be removed from the Nov. 4 ballot. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 07:53:00 GMT)

Lawyer says Iran should release arrested American
The Iranian government has no legal basis for detaining a female Iranian-American student doing research in Iran, her lawyer said Saturday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:36:20 GMT)

Lawyer says Iran should release arrested American
(By ALI AKBAR DAREINI, Associated Press Writer) The Iranian government has no legal basis for detaining a female Iranian-American student doing research in Iran, her lawyer said Saturday. Mohammad Ali Dadkhah said no formal charges have been brought against Esha Momeni but officials at the Revolutionary Court privately told her parents her detention was related to her involvement in the "Change ... (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 08:52:53 GMT)

Qualified theft vs lawyer’s arresters
MANILA, Philippines -- Charges of qualified theft will be filed against members of the raiding team who confiscated lawyer Remigio Saladero Jr.’s computer, laptop and cell phone, various lawyers’ organizations said Saturday after they condemned the lawyer’s “abduction and illegal arrest.” (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:09:20 GMT)

District attorney hopeful to stump at library
Jeff Aumell, Democrat candidate for district attorney, will visit the Canastota Public Library at 2 p.m. today to meet the public and answer questions. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:16:17 GMT)

Attorney for Devin Felix seeks ruling on evidence in trial for the stabbing death of Nathaniel Davids
The attorney for a man accused of stabbing a teen to death last year in Schofield plans to ask an appeals court to rule on what evidence will be allowed at his clients trial. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:36:30 GMT)

Release American arrested in Iran: Lawyer
TEHRAN, Iran - The lawyer of an imprisoned Iranian-American student has called for her release, saying there is no legal basis for the detention. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 09:36:58 GMT)

District Attorney's Office can try teen in mom's death, judge rules
SAN DIEGO COURTS – A judge ruled yesterday that the District Attorney's Office will not be recused from prosecuting a Scripps Ranch teenager accused of killing her mother. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:09:05 GMT)

Lawyer says Iran should release arrested American
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - The lawyer for a female Iranian-American student says the Tehran government has no legal basis for detaining her. The lawyer says no formal charges have been brought against Esha Momeni, who was doing research in Iran. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:10:03 GMT)

Kansas Attorney General Sues Drug Companies for Overcharging Kansas Medicaid
Attorney General alleges that pharmaceutical companies inflated drug prices, resulting in millions of dollars in increased Medicaid reimbursement costs paid by taxpayers (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:24:41 GMT)

Lawyer says Guede did not kill Meredith
Meredith Kercher murder suspect Rudy Hermann Guede did not rape or kill the Leeds University student, his lawyer said. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:30:10 GMT)

Court master, lawyer seek new family judge position
A court master and a Reno lawyer specializing in domestic cases are competing for a new judicial position in the family division of Washoe District Court. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:50:44 GMT)

Lawyer: Guede did not kill Meredith
Meredith Kercher murder suspect Rudy Hermann Guede did not rape or kill the Leeds University student, his lawyer said on his way into court. Nicodemo Gentile also said his client did not know the other suspects, American Amanda Knox, 21, and Italian Raffaele Sollecito, 24. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 10:55:59 GMT)

8th Judicial District Attorney Larry Abrahamson to focus on next four years in office
With no opponent in this year's election, 8th Judicial District Attorney Larry Abrahamson is free to focus on his next four years in office, and he plans to create two new task forces focusing on economic crimes and sex assaults. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 11:31:27 GMT)

Lawyer says Iran should release arrested American
The lawyer for a female Iranian-American student says the Tehran government has no legal basis for detaining her. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:28:21 GMT)

Local Lawyer Offers Fire Safety Tips
October is Fire Prevention month and one Philadelphia lawyer is speaking out about the dangers that lurk in your home; flame retardants aren't required in furniture sold in many states. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:52:52 GMT)

Ballack 'meeting' will be a 'hearing', says Loew's lawyer
Chelsea star Michael Ballack's criticism of Joachim Loew angered the Germany coach and their planned crisis talks will be more of a 'hearing' than a 'meeting', said Loew's lawyer Saturday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:36:49 GMT)

Ballack 'meeting' will be a 'hearing', says Loew's lawyer
Michael Ballack, seen here on October 10. Ballack's criticism of Joachim Loew angered the Germany coach and their planned crisis talks will be more of a 'hearing' than a 'meeting', said Loew's lawyer. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:57:52 GMT)

Court bars lawyer from selling coop-owned land
A REGIONAL trial court in Cagayan de Oro has prevented a lawyer from selling a cooperative-owned property. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:54:40 GMT)

Attorney general takes action to prevent merger
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, 12 state attorneys general, and the U.S. Department of Justice took legal action to block JBS Beef, S.A., from acquiring National Beef Packing Co. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:59:06 GMT)

Attorney seeks to question Chambliss in lawsuit
A Savannah attorney wants to question Sen. Saxby Chambliss about whether Imperial Sugar enlisted the Republican lawmaker to help the company avoid blame in the deadly explosion at its Georgia refinery. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:04:22 GMT)

Hundreds say goodbye to slain LI attorney
The family of a slain Nesconset attorney said hundreds gathered Friday for his viewing in Centereach, as Suffolk police continued to hunt for his assailant. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:37:14 GMT)

Ballack 'meeting' will be a 'hearing', says Loew's lawyer
German skipper Michael Ballack's showdown with national coach Joachim Loew will be a 'hearing' not a 'meeting', said Loew's lawyer Saturday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:40:00 GMT)

Ballack 'meeting' will be a 'hearing', says Loew's lawyer
German skipper Michael Ballack's showdown with national coach Joachim Loew will be a 'hearing' not a 'meeting', said Loew's lawyer Saturday. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:40:00 GMT)

Davis named U.S. attorney for western district
GRAND RAPIDS -- Donald A. Davis, a long-time assistant U.S. attorney, has been tapped to lead the Western District of Michigan U.S. Attorney's office. Davis, 60, was named today to the post by the Chief U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney,... (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:45:07 GMT)

Ballack 'meeting' will be a 'hearing', says Loew's lawyer
Michael Ballack is pictured on October 10, 2008. Ballack's criticism of Joachim Loew angered the Germany coach and their planned crisis talks will be more of a 'hearing' than a 'meeting', said Loew's lawyer. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:57:52 GMT)

Our pick: Lock for District Attorney
AS CHIEF assistant district attorney, David Lock has been the go-to guy at the Chatham County District Attorney's office for 23 years. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:54:49 GMT)

Utah residents want to know: How will attorney general candidates deal with polygamy?
SALT LAKE CITY - Polygamy is never far from the minds of Utah residents — even when it occurs in another state. A raid on a polygamist compound in Texas earlier this year that put more 400 kids in state custody has become one of the biggest issues in the race for Utah attorney general. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:30:55 GMT)

Attorney warns of legal action if smoking ban is tightened
If the changes to Lexington's indoor smoking are approved as proposed, the city will be taken to court because of the change to the definition of a private organization, attorney Jerry Wright told the Urban County Council Thursday. The proposal to change the definition so that booster clubs won't be allowed to hold bingo sessions with smoking is "being done merely to attack the bingo ... (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:59:58 GMT)

Assistant U.S. Attorney Fisher receives Palmetto Award
Carrie Fisher had only been a U.S. Attorney for nine months when she received the prestigious Palmetto Award from U.S. Attorney Walter Wilkins. (Sat, 25 Oct 2008 22:19:33 GMT)

Hal Kant dies at 77; lawyer represented the Grateful Dead
Harold "Hal" Kant, the Grateful Dead's longtime principal lawyer and corporate general counsel who spent more than three decades helping protect the legendary rock band's lucrative musical legacy, has died. He was 77. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:59:32 GMT)

Grateful Dead lawyer Harold 'Hal' Kant, 77, dies
Harold "Hal" Kant, the Grateful Dead's longtime principal lawyer and corporate general counsel who spent more than three decades helping protect the legendary rock band's lucrative musical legacy, died. He was 77. Kant died of pancreatic cancer Oct. 19 at his home in Reno, Nev., said his son, Jonas. Once described in The National Law Journal as a "conservative, Republican, poker-playing ... (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:45:47 GMT)

District Attorney candidate faces public
Both the incumbent 63rd Judicial District Attorney Fred Hernandez, and his Republican challenger, Comstock attorney Martin Underwood, were invited to participate in the Del Rio News-Herald Candidate Forum held at The Ramada Inn of Del Rio Wednesday. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:29:47 GMT)

Accusations fly in Missouri attorney general race
JEFFERSON CITY | The race for Missouri attorney general turned sharply negative last week as the candidates released ads attacking each other as a criminal or soft on crime. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:59:41 GMT)

Attorney general takes action to prevent merger
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, 12 state attorneys general, and the U.S. Department of Justice took legal action to block JBS Beef, S.A., from acquiring National Beef Packing Co. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:16:10 GMT)

Drug ledger in the hands of the district attorney
HAVERHILL — A book taken from an alleged drug dealer reportedly containing the names of some prominent local people is now in the hands of the district attorney, police said. Police took the drug sales ledger with names of customers of Christos Eleftheriou, 45, of 17 Sawmill Ridge Road, Haverhill, during a prostitution sting last month. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:20:30 GMT)

Attorney focus of complaint
WaKEENEY -- A formal ethics complaint against WaKeeney attorney Dave Harding is expected to be filed in December by the Kansas Board of Discipline of Attorneys. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:35:23 GMT)

Review: Lawyer, sleuth match wits in ‘The Brass Verdict’ by Michael Connelly
The hook that makes Michael Connelly’s latest novel about L.A. defense attorney Mickey Haller so compelling isn’t its plot or explosive, if somewhat excessive, finale but the fact that Haller, the “Lincoln lawyer” who works from the back seat of a Town Car, finally meets up with Harry Bosch. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:09:16 GMT)

Hickman city attorney, Scotts plan to discuss Peter Rabbit
On Oct. 14, the Hickman City Council authorized the city attorney to set up a meeting with Harley Scott to discuss a possible remedy the Peter Rabbit situation, said City Administrator Brett Baker. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:02:46 GMT)

Attorney says Petters will fight charges
Embattled businessman Tom Petters' attorney said Wednesday, Oct. 15 that his client is more concerned about his family, businesses and employees than he is concerned for himself. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:41:38 GMT)

Judge grants continuance so Cormican's fourth attorney can review case
The case of a Crookston woman accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old boy received yet another continuance in Polk County District Court Wednesday after Kellie Ann Lundon-Cormican, 39, changed her attorney for the third time since last year when the case began. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:50:44 GMT)

Attorney general takes action to prevent merger
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott, 12 state attorneys general, and the U.S. Department of Justice took legal action to block JBS Beef, S.A., from acquiring National Beef Packing Co. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 07:59:34 GMT)

Analysis: County attorney candidates make their case
The Box 20 Political Forum was supposed to be a chance for undecided residents of Liberty County’s Precinct 20 to meet those running for local office. Instead it turned into a debate between the candidates for county attorney. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:32:36 GMT)

State's attorney candidates seek spotlight
While the presidential election has energized voters, especially young voters, candidates for Cook County state's attorney are looking to draw some of that attention to their race. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:40:25 GMT)

Former prosecutor challenges veteran state's attorney
The two candidates in the race for Will County state's attorney have different visions of the office's future, but both would create new programs. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:11:38 GMT)

Feisty commissioner, veteran prosecutors in state's attorney race
Should Anita Alvarez win on Nov. 4, she will become Cook County's first female and first Hispanic state's attorney. (Sun, 26 Oct 2008 09:11:48 GMT)

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