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District Attorney Craig Watkins' wife launches consulting firm
Tanya Watkins, the wife of Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins, has jumped into the political consulting business. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:53:00 GMT)

Attorney General Says Texting While Driving Already Illegal
The Tennessee Attorney General said texting while driving is already illegal. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:00:04 GMT)

Legislature Dems Want Attorney General Review Of Maxwell Case
Democrats on the Oswego County Legislature will ask the state Attorney General to review the findings of an investigation into how social services agencies dealt with the case of Erin Maxwell. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:35:52 GMT)

Lawyer pleads not guilty in tax, charity cases
An eastern Pennsylvania criminal lawyer who has won millions for clients in police brutality suits has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of tax fraud and money laundering. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:34:07 GMT)

Judge: No conflict exists between Casey Anthony, lawyer
Judge says no conflict exists between Casey Anthony, lawyer 11:46 a.m. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 14:55:30 GMT)

Attorney: NTSB erred in the cause of I-35W bridge collapse
Experts hired by attorneys for victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse say the National Transportation Safety Board got the cause of the disaster wrong, their lead attorney said today. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:32:19 GMT)

Senate backs Kris for assistant attorney general
A former Justice Department attorney who criticized the legal justifications behind former President George W. Bush's warrantless wiretapping was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate to head the department's national security team. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:46:31 GMT)

Attorney: NTSB got bridge collapse cause wrong
By STEVE KARNOWSKI The National Transportation Safety Board got the cause of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse wrong, the lead attorney for most victims of the disaster claimed Wednesday. Attorney Chris Messerly said experts from the engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti Inc. told survivors and families of victims Tuesday night that the "initiating event" wasn't the fracture of a key gusset plate ... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 16:54:51 GMT)

Nigerian Politics Behind Scrapped S Korean Oil Deal - Lawyer
ABUJA, Nigeria (AFP)--Nigeria's cancellation early this year of oil exploration rights awarded to a South Korean state energy company was politically motivated, a lawyer for the firm said Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:12:54 GMT)

Defense lawyer suggests motive for rape charges
PROVIDENCE - A defense lawyer suggested yesterday that the Massachusetts woman who has accused three men of raping her might have done so to avoid being charged with drunken driving after she found herself stranded with a flat tire. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:26:27 GMT)

Missouri attorney sues Mayo Clinic for malpractice
A federal jury will decide if Mayo Clinic doctors were negligent in their treatment of a Kansas attorney who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, underwent surgery and then learned he didn't have cancer after all. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:47:09 GMT)

Attorney: NTSB got bridge collapse cause wrong
The National Transportation Safety Board got the cause of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse wrong, the lead attorney for most victims of the disaster claimed Wednesday. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:26:19 GMT)

Deadbeat Dad Might Deserve Break, Defense Lawyer Says
The new defense lawyer for David Earley, who owes more than $377,000 in child support to his ex-wife and four children, says Earley might deserve a break because of mental illness or drug addiction. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:03:56 GMT)

Attorney: NTSB got bridge collapse cause wrong
MINNEAPOLIS - The National Transportation Safety Board got the cause of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse wrong, the lead attorney for most victims of the disaster claimed... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:06:59 GMT)

Former state senator, tax attorney indicted in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tenn. - A former state senator who was Bradley County's delinquent tax attorney and his secretary were arrested today after being indicted by a grand jury. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:32:55 GMT)

Octomom's fired nurses fire back: She only visits babies when cameras rolling, says lawyer
Octomom Nadya Suleman is more interested in milking her newfound fame than feeding her own babies, the lawyer for charity group Angels in Waiting alleges. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:19:30 GMT)

Former La. attorney sentenced in fraud case
A former attorney who pleaded guilty to stealing millions of dollars from a prominent New Orleans law firm and a casino operator he once represented was sentenced Wednesday to just over 15 years in prison and ordered to repay about $23 million. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:24:20 GMT)

Accused judge acted appropriately, attorney says
The city's justice court judge shouldn't be charged with obstructing justice because she did nothing wrong when she rebuffed two police requests to interview her adult son, according to the woman's attorney. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:18:34 GMT)

Suburban attorney faces arrest warrant
An arrest warrant was in effect today for a Naperville attorney who has been charged with stealing more than $100,000 from the Naperville law firm where he formerly worked. Steven D. Gustafson, 44, of the 1900 block of Morgan Circle in Naperville, is charged with 12 criminal counts stemming from an alleged scheme that took place from 2001 through 2006. Gustafson would write unauthorized checks ... (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:33:29 GMT)

Lawyer Had $100 Million in Swindled Assets, $18.5M Yacht
An official appointed to recover the assets of a prominent Manhattan lawyer accused of defrauding hedge funds of at least $400 million says he has safeguarded more than $100 million in assets. (Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:19:15 GMT)

N.C. attorney general files brief in voting rights lawsuit
GARY D. ROBERTSON RALEIGH Attorney General Roy Cooper made a very public intervention Wednesday into a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case, telling a sympathetic crowd of civil rights and social justice advocates that he filed a brief in a voting rights lawsuit. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:40:29 GMT)

More than $100 million in assets recovered in case of lawyer accused of duping hedge funds
NEW YORK - An official appointed to recover the assets of a prominent Manhattan lawyer accused of defrauding hedge funds of at least $400 million says he has safeguarded more than $100 million in assets, including an $18.5 million yacht. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:10:14 GMT)

Attorney: NTSB got bridge collapse cause wrong
MINNEAPOLIS -- Experts hired by attorneys for victims of the Interstate 35W bridge collapse say the National Transportation Safety Board got the cause of the disaster wrong, their lead attorney said Wednesday (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:28:15 GMT)

Phil Spector - Spectors Lawyer Urges Jurors To Discount Drivers Testimony
Record producer PHIL SPECTOR's defence lawyer has urged jurors in the mogul's murder retrial to disregard his former chauffeur's testimony, suggesting the Brazilian is confused ... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:57:11 GMT)

Judge denies Rogers' attempt to fire lawyer
Day two of Christopher Erin Rogers' murder trial started with most of the participants waiting in the hall while Rogers tried to fire his lawyer. Once the trial got under way, Rogers' attorney asked police called to the stand if they saw any sign of aliens or extra teretrial vehicles at the scene when Rogers was arrested. Already convicted of killing his father with a machete, Rogers is ... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:15:27 GMT)

Stanford’s Davis Met With Investigators, Lawyer Says (Update1)
March 25 (Bloomberg) -- James M. Davis , accused of helping R. Allen Stanford swindle investors in an alleged $8 billion Ponzi scheme, met today with investigators, his lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:27:45 GMT)

Lawyer: ‘Politics Behind Scrapped Korean Oil Deal’
Nigeria's cancellation early this year of oil exploration rights awarded to a South Korean state energy company was politically motivated, a lawyer for the firm said Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:28:20 GMT)

Lawyer For Man Who Shot 10-Year-Old Says Shooting Was Unintentional
OAKLAND, Calif. -- The defense lawyer for Jared Adams told jurors Wednesday that Adams didn't intend to pull the trigger or intend to kill anyone during a gas station robbery in which a bullet struck a 10-year-old boy and left him paralyzed from the waist down. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 03:26:53 GMT)

Gas rules bill concerns Tennessee attorney general
A legislative effort by Chattanooga Gas and other natural-gas companies to change how their price increases are regulated are generating concern from the state attorney general and outright opposition from a manufacturers group and seniors. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:03:36 GMT)

John DiStaso's Granite Status: Kacavas in running for U.S. Attorney
Shhh! It's being kept very quiet, but we understand veteran Manchester criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor John Kacavas is in the running to become the next U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:12:13 GMT)

Eligibility lawyer says Homeland Security shadowing him
A lawyer spearheading the effort in Washington state to bring light to the issue of Barack Obama's eligibility to be president says he was shadowed all day today by officers with the federal Department of Homeland Security, the Snohomish County sheriff's office and the Everitt city police department. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:14:26 GMT)

Stanford Finance Chief Davis Meets With FBI, SEC, Says Lawyer
March 26 (Bloomberg) -- James M. Davis , accused of helping R. Allen Stanford swindle investors in an alleged $8 billion Ponzi scheme, met yesterday with investigators, his lawyer said. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:29:16 GMT)

Downtown attorney disbarred?for misappropriating funds
A Downtown attorney was disbarred by the state Supreme Court this week. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:30:12 GMT)

Advocates urge power of attorney laws
A big concern to elderly advocates in recent years has been abuse of power-of-attorney documents. The financial instruments, commonly used by senior citizens, authorize a relative or acquaintance to make transactions on their behalf. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:43:11 GMT)

Attorney: Candidates' use of server broke rule
Two candidates running for the Toms River Regional Board of Education should not have used district e-mail to send out campaign messages because state regulation forbids it, attorney Thomas E. Monahan told the board Wednesday. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:34:07 GMT)

Vietnam Rights Lawyer Says Office Shut Down
HANOI (AFP)--Vietnamese authorities have closed the office of a human rights lawyer who was due Friday to represent Catholics appealing their conviction in a land dispute with the communist state, he said. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:58:27 GMT)

Prosecutors want to drill lawyer of Brooke Astor's son on past misdeeds
Prosecutors hope a lawyer charged with helping Brooke Astor's son loot her $200 million fortune takes the witness stand at trial so they can grill him about past clients. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:21:38 GMT)

Attorney: LI DWI-fatal suspect had green light
Associated Press - March 26, 2009 6:05 AM ET GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) - The attorney for a man accused of a drunken driving crash says the Long Island policeman who was killed was going over the... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:10:17 GMT)

Spector's lawyer urges jurors to discount driver's testimony
Record producer Phil Spector's defence lawyer has urged jurors in the mogul's murder retrial to disregard his former chauffeur's testimony, suggesting the Brazilian is confused by what he heard following the death of actress Lana Clarkson. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:25:03 GMT)

Attorney Terence Gillespie joins Blagojevich team
CHICAGO -- Leading Chicago criminal defense attorney Terence P. Gillespie has joined the team of lawyers representing ousted Gov. Rod Blagojevich against federal corruption charges, Gillespie said Tuesday. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:40:28 GMT)

Farmer City man in standoff hires attorney
CLINTON — A Farmer City man involved in a 12-hour police standoff has hired his own attorney for an April 24 hearing. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:41:47 GMT)

Attorney: Exclude DNA evidence in Linn County case
CEDAR RAPIDS (AP) -- An attorney for a man accused of sexual abuse in Linn County wants DNA evidence suppressed because its original source was lost in last year's floods. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:17:05 GMT)

Military lawyer guilty of hiding fugitive
A military lawyer was found guilty and dismissed from the service by a court martial of harboring a member of the Magdalo group of rebel officers who was being sought by authorities. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:56:37 GMT)

Lawyer who asked to tickle kids acquitted
Lawyer who asked to tickle kids acquitted (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:18:26 GMT)

Lawyer accused in fraud found to have $100M in assets
NEW YORK — An official appointed to recover the assets of a prominent Manhattan lawyer accused of defrauding hedge funds of at least $400 million says he has safeguarded more than $100 million in assets, including an $18.5 million yacht. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:20:24 GMT)

Jindal's top lawyer considers high court run
BATON ROUGE (AP) — Gov. Bobby Jindal's top lawyer is considering a run for the Louisiana Supreme Court. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 12:37:47 GMT)

Attorney general: Statement in full
The Attorney General, Baroness Scotland QC, has announced a police investigation is to take place in relation to allegations an MI5 agent was complicit in the torture of Binyam Mohamed. Here is her statement in full. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:35 GMT)

Singh case reason to scrap bill - lawyer
Top criminal lawyer Greg King says Virender Singh's case is a perfect example of why pre-trial depositions hearings should not be abolished. Two justices of the peace dismissed two charges laid against Mr Singh after hearing evidence... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:14:30 GMT)

Veon attorney blasts AG at arraignment
The new lawyer for former top Democratic leader Mike Veon blasted Attorney General Tom Corbett today, calling the additional criminal charges against Mr. Veon yesterday ???nothing more than political assassination.??? (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:33:34 GMT)

Madonna to file for 2nd Malawian adoption: lawyer
Pop superstar Madonna is to file papers with a Malawi court for a second adoption in that country, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:40:15 GMT)

Madonna to file for second Malawian adoption: lawyer
Pop superstar Madonna is filing legal papers with a Malawi court seeking to adopt a second African child, her lawyer said Thursday. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:11:06 GMT)

Attorney: Landlord working with authorities
An attorney for the Quincy landlord who rented an illegal basement apartment where a dad and two kids perished yesterday says his client is cooperating with authorities and... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:21:48 GMT)

Chef accused of rape of drunken lawyer acquitted in 45 minutes
A jury took just 45 minutes to acquit a chef wrongly accused of raping a lawyer who claimed she was took drunk to give her consent. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:22:36 GMT)

Media lawyer passes
Noted B.C. media lawyer Barry Gibson passed away Tuesday at the age of 60 after suffering a major heart attack. He advised Black Press newspapers, as well as dozens of other media outlets across Western Canada. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:30:43 GMT)

Florida attorney general sues 4 Miami firms over loan fees
The state attorney general's office is suing four Miami companies for allegedly charging customers upfront fees for loan-modification services in violation of Florida law. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:37:23 GMT)

Lawyer can't practice privately for 10 years
UPDATE 1:45 p.m. :BUTTE - A Butte lawyer has been barred from engaging in private practice for the next 10 years for his “breach of ethical duties,” according to the Montana Supreme Court. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:50:10 GMT)

Attorney: Casey Anthony should not answer questions in civil case
Casey Anthony's attorney wants civil court to put questioning off until criminal case is done. The attorney for Casey Anthony in her civil case this week filed paperwork, saying the 23-year-old mother should not have to answer questions while her criminal case is pending. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:54:59 GMT)

Judge to ask attorney general to oversee case in which North Brunswick officer killed
A judge will ask the state Attorney General's Office to oversee the case of a North Brunswick police lieutenant charged with vehicular homicide in the high-speed crash that killed a fellow officer last summer. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:56:21 GMT)

Lawyer can't practice privately for 10 years
UPDATE 1:45 p.m. :BUTTE - A Butte lawyer has been barred from engaging in private practice for the next 10 years for his “breach of ethical duties,” according to the Montana Supreme Court. The high court recently issued the orde ... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:02:44 GMT)

Excessive charges linked to Acai berry products, attorney general warns
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is alerting consumers to beware of internet businesses advertising free trial offers for Acai berry products and other nutritional supplements. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:15:51 GMT)

Attorney General's Office Wants Convicted Sex Offender Committed as Sexually Violent Person
The Attorney General's office is trying to get a convicted sex offender committed as a sexually violent person. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:26:28 GMT)

Stanford Denies Running Ponzi Scheme, Lawyer Says (Update1)
March 26 (Bloomberg) -- Billionaire R. Allen Stanford denies running a Ponzi scheme and claims U.S. regulators caused investors to panic, creating a fatal run on his financial empire, his lawyer said today. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:12:56 GMT)

Palin to announce new attorney general today
Gov. Sarah Palin will announce her new attorney general today at 1:30 p.m. in Anchorage. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:38:28 GMT)

Lawyer Blasts Father of Missing Florida Girl
A lawyer for the mother of a missing Florida girl slammed the childs father in an interview, saying the little girl was exposed to a 'typical sex, drugs and rock-and-roll lifestyle' before she disappeared, MyFOXOrlando.com reported. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:26:22 GMT)

Plaxico Burress' attorney working to resolve gun case
The attorney for Plaxico Burress has been in constant communication with the Manhattan district attorney's office, trying to get the charges against Burress resolved so that the Giants wide receiver can avoid a lengthy trial. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:09:33 GMT)

Palin names new Alaska attorney general
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has picked an Anchorage lawyer and National Rifle Association director as the state's new attorney general. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:32:51 GMT)

Palin picks Anchorage lawyer as new Alaska attorney general to replace Troopergate figure
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has picked an Anchorage lawyer and National Rifle Association director as the state's new attorney general. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:47:21 GMT)

N.J. Attorney General looking for evidence of fraud at AIG
The Attorney General's Office is scouring information received today from American International Group for fraudulent statements that could be used in a lawsuit again the beleaguered insurance giant, spokesman David Wald said. New Jersey, backed by attorneys general from 19... (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:47:32 GMT)

Allen Stanford talks with Texas criminal attorney
Allen Stanford, accused by U.S. regulators of an $8 billion Ponzi scheme, is in talks with a Houston criminal attorney who is assembling a group of lawyers to represent the billionaire Texan. (Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:48:58 GMT)

Attorney Video Tips: Sound Equipment
After camera and lights, what's the most important thing you need to be able to make a good video for marketing your law firm? The answer, according to attorney Gerry Oginski: sound equipment. Lend an ear to Oginski's sound recommendations. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:45:02 GMT)

Madonna to file for second Malawian adoption: lawyer
LILONGWE - Pop superstar Madonna is filing legal papers with a Malawi court seeking to adopt a second African child, her lawyer said Thursday. "We are expected to be in court on Monday to file papers for a possible adoption," Alan Chinula told AFP. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:45:24 GMT)

Indictment Dropped Against Lawyer Over Advice to Clients
An indictment against a Manhattan lawyer charged with conspiracy for advising his clients that they could quit their jobs at a nursing facility has officially been dismissed, according to the attorney who represented the lawyer. The decision to close the case against attorney Felix Vinluan comes after a Brooklyn appeals panel ruled earlier this year that allowing the conspiracy charge to stand ... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:36:01 GMT)

CFO scolds attorney general on ads
Florida's chief financial officer doesn't like Attorney General Bill McCollum spending state money on a no-bid contract with his out-of-state political strategist. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:44:01 GMT)

Kinsella worked for both sides, defence lawyer says
VANCOUVER – A defence lawyer in the Basi-Virk corruption trial said Thursday that Liberal insider Patrick Kinsella was working for both CN Rail and BC Rail before the $1-billion privatization sale of BC Rail to CN was finalized. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:51:34 GMT)

Palin's attorney general pick Ross
Thursday, Gov. Sarah Palin named her 2006 gubernatorial campaign co-chair, Wayne Anthony Ross, as her pick for the state's new attorney general. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 03:58:39 GMT)

Ex-Lobbyist in Running for U.S. Attorney's Job in Alexandria, Virginia
A former corporate lobbyist has emerged as a top candidate for U.S. attorney in Alexandria, raising questions about how his appointment would square with the Obama administration's efforts to change the culture of Washington, according to legal and political sources. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT)

Veon attorney blasts Corbett over 'political assassination'
Defense attorney Joel Sansone tore into the attorney general a day after former Democratic Whip Mike Veon and an aide were charged with misusing state tax money sent to a Beaver County nonprofit that Veon controlled. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:05:42 GMT)

$80,000 cash spares lawyer from jail
Access to a sizable amount of cash $80,000, to be precise has helped a beleaguered Naperville lawyer avoid a trip to DuPage County Jail in Wheaton. An $800,000 warrant was issued earlier this week for the arrest of Steven D. Gustafson, 44, of far east-central Naperville. He faces trial on charges of stealing more than $100,000 from his partners in their now-defunct law firm. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:13:24 GMT)

Defense lawyer challenges witness in Grace trial
MISSOULA - A key government witness says his former bosses at W.R Grace & Co. conspired to deceive the government, but a defense lawyer Thursday accused Robert Locke of being the chief architect of any deception. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 04:32:01 GMT)

Kerviel Changes Lawyer for Third Time, La Tribune Reports
March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Jerome Kerviel , blamed by Societe Generale SA for a 4.9 billion euro ($6.7 billion) trading loss, changed his lawyer for the third time after losing confidence in Eric Dupond-Moretti , the French daily La Tribune said, citing unnamed associates of Kerviel. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:12:31 GMT)

Florida attorney general sues 4 Miami firms over loan fees
The state attorney general's office is suing four Miami companies for allegedly charging customers upfront fees for loan-modification services in violation of Florida law. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:26:30 GMT)

Christie takes donation from lawyer he gave big contact
TRENTON (AP) -- New Jersey Election Commission records indicate former U.S. Attorney Christopher Christie has accepted campaign cash toward his race for governor from a lawyer he previously awarded a multimillion-dollar contract and his partners. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:11:33 GMT)

LV attorney admits to misconduct
Las Vegas attorney Philip Singer, who was temporarily suspended in November, resolved his disciplinary proceedings Thursday by agreeing to accept disbarment. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:24:07 GMT)

Chef Peter Bacon accused of rape of drunken lawyer is acquitted in 45 minutes
A chef walked free yesterday after being found not guilty of raping a lawyer who claimed she was too drunk to consent to sex. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:48:03 GMT)

Adrian attorney named to probate court bench
ADRIAN An Adrian attorney has been appointed to fill the probate court vacancy created last year when Judge Margaret Noe was elected to Lenawee County Circuit Court. Gregg Iddings was appointed this week to the Lenawee County Probate Court judgeship by Gov. Jennifer Granholm. The term runs through Jan. 1, 2011. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:08:56 GMT)

Attorney Blasts AG Corbett for 'Shoddy' Investigation
After his client was arraigned on the latest round of corruption charges, the attorney for former state legislative leader Mike Veon took the offensive against attorney general Tom Corbett. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:19:24 GMT)

Operation of Le Tran Luat lawyer's office suspended. Why?
The Law Office Phap Quyen headed by lawyer Le Tran Luat, located in Phan Rang City, Ninh Thuan province, has just been suspended by the provincial Justice Department. Why? Pham Thuy Ha explains. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:40:24 GMT)

Florida attorney general goes on offense about name-building ads
Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum upped the financial and political stakes of his campaign against Internet sex crime, urging Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink Thursday to greenlight another $975,000 in television spots under a no-bid contract with his former campaign consultant. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:58:08 GMT)

CFO Scolds Attorney General On No-Bid Ads
Bill McCollum sworn in for his first term as attorney general in January 2007. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's chief financial officer scolded Attorney General Bill McCollum on Thursday for spending state money on a no-bid contract with an out-of-state political strategist to produce ads aimed at warning parents and teens about Internet predators. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:50:13 GMT)

All News... Pub chef cleared of raping lawyer
A chef has spoken of his relief at being found not guilty of raping a lawyer. The woman had claimed she had been too drunk to consent to sex - but a jury took just 45 minutes to acquit 26-year-old Peter Bacon. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:16:48 GMT)

American Escrow: Illinois attorney general probing missing money
Consumer complaints about missing funds at American Escrow, which plans to close Tuesday, prompt investigation by state The Illinois attorney general's office said Thursday that it is looking into consumer complaints about missing money from escrow accounts held by American Escrow LLC, a private Chicago company that recently notified customers it will be going out of business Tuesday. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:48:11 GMT)

Democratic donor jailed for impersonating lawyer
A prominent Democratic Party donor and fundraiser was sentenced in Texas to a year in jail for falsely presenting himself as a lawyer. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:33:04 GMT)

Disbarred N.Y.C. attorney pleads guilty for stealing from clients to finance gambling
A disbarred New York City attorney pleaded guilty to stealing clients' money to finance her gambling addiction in Atlantic City this week. A judge could sentence her to up to nine years in prison next month. Arelia Taveras had sued... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:17:33 GMT)

Florida CFO scolds attorney general on no-bid ads
Florida's chief financial officer scolded Attorney General Bill McCollum on Thursday for spending state money on a no-bid contract with an out-of-state political strategist to produce ads aimed at warning parents and teens about Internet predators. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:45:38 GMT)

Teen Won't Be Bullied by District Attorney for 'Sexting'
One of three teens suing a Pennsylvania prosecutor says she does not want to be bullied by the district attorney, who threatened to charge the girls over racy cell-phone pictures. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:26:09 GMT)

Former State Dept. lawyer decries torture
A former State Department lawyer tells The Associated Press that the Bush administration panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:50:57 GMT)

Democratic donor jailed for impersonating a lawyer
A prominent Texas Democratic Party donor and fundraiser was sentenced to a year in jail for falsely presenting himself as a lawyer to collect millions of dollars in attorneys fees. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:04:26 GMT)

Former State Dept. lawyer decries torture
A former State Department lawyer tells The Associated Press that the Bush administration panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. Former President George W. Bush denied anyone was tortured. But Vijay Padmanabhan is at least the second insider to publicly describe as torture the so-called "enhanced interrogation techniques" used by the U.S. Padmanabhan was the department's chief counsel on ... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:09:53 GMT)

Ex-State Dept. Lawyer Decries Torture
A former State Department lawyer tells The Associated Press that the Bush administration panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. Former President George W. Bush denied anyone was tortured. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:11:06 GMT)

Ex-State Dept. lawyer decries Gitmo torture
A former State Department lawyer told the The Associated Press that the Bush administration of panicked after 9/11 and tortured prisoners. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:29:06 GMT)

Lawyer denies charging client for sex
LONDON, March 27 (UPI) -- A 46-year-old married lawyer says he did not charge a female client for having sex with her, despite her claims in a filing in Britain's High Court. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:37:42 GMT)

Casey Anthony lawyer Jose Baez gets slammed by former client
Man convicted in Lake County toddler death cites "defectiveness" of Casey Anthony's attorney Jose Baez A Lake County man, serving a 15-year prison sentence in the death of a toddler, wants his manslaughter and child-abuse convictions overturned, citing judicial and prosecutorial misconduct and the "defectiveness" of his defense lawyer, Jose Baez. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:39:49 GMT)

Herman Thomas' attorney threatened with arrest
MOBILE, Ala. -- Former Circuit Judge Herman Thomas' attorney, Robert "Cowboy Bob" Clark, was just led away from a news conference called by Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson Jr. Tyson's chief investigator told Clark he was under arrest, and... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:54:10 GMT)

SF City Attorney Announces Creation of Federal Stimulus Task Force
San Francisco has established a task force to oversee the more than $2 billion the city is seeking from the federal government's $787 billion economic stimulus package. The task force was appointed by City Attorney Dennis Herrera in response to President Obama's call for accountability and transparency in the massive disbursement of public money to state, counties and cities across the country. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:54:54 GMT)

Austrian 'dungeon dad' interviewed by lawyer
The Austrian man convicted of imprisoning and raping his daughter in a basement dungeon for 24 years reportedly has told his lawyer that he "finally realized the unfathomable damage I had inflicted on my family," when the daughter made an unexpected appearance in the courtroom, the Austrian magazine News reports. If you speak German, you can read it here. Otherwise, The Times of London carries a ... (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:58:45 GMT)

Holder installed as attorney general
WASHINGTON, March 27 (UPI) -- The Justice Department will zealously defend the Constitution, citizens and their rights, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder vowed at his installation. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:18:14 GMT)

Madoff Trustee Picard Wins Power of Attorney Over U.K. Unit
March 24 (Bloomberg) -- Irving Picard , who was appointed by the Securities Investor Protection Corp. to unwind Bernard Madoff’s businesses, won power of attorney over the money manager’s London unit. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:53:22 GMT)

Ex-State Dept. lawyer decries torture after 9/11
A former State Department lawyer responsible for Guantanamo-related cases said Friday that the Bush administration overreacted after 9/11 and set up a system in which torture occurred. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 21:57:55 GMT)

Shawn Johnson's alleged stalker pleads not guilty; Madonna's attorney confirms Malawi adoption trip; T.I. sentenced
Shawn Johnson's alleged stalker pleads not guilty; Madonna's attorney confirms Malawi adoption trip; T.I. sentenced (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:08:38 GMT)

Democrats pick attorney Kagen to replace McGihon in Colorado House
Democratic Party leaders in Colorado House District 3 have picked attorney Daniel Kagan to replace Rep. Anne McGihon, who is resigning. (Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:43:44 GMT)

Failure to Report Malpractice Leaves Lawyer Out in Cold
A New Jersey lawyer has just learned the hard way that a client's seeming nonchalance over dismissal of her case due to the lawyer's error doesn't make for a license to conceal it from the malpractice insurer. A New Jersey federal judge ruled on summary judgment last week that Louis Barbone's carrier had no duty to defend or indemnify him in a malpractice suit by a former client whose sexual ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:21:01 GMT)

Former Covington Staff Attorney Hires New Lawyer for Discrimination Suit Against Firm
Former Covington & Burling staff attorney Yolanda Young has hired a new lawyer to represent her in the discrimination suit against her old firm. Latif Doman of Doman Davis, a small litigation and employment discrimination firm with offices in New York and Washington, will take the reins on the case, which has caused a stir in legal circles. Young, who is black, submitted a complaint in February ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:22:02 GMT)

Attorney to Challenge Office Raid After Arrest in Mortgage Scam Tied to Dominatrix Club
Now that a lawyer has been arrested in connection with a bizarre real estate fraud that allegedly recruited straw buyers at a dominatrix club, he has standing to challenge the warrant that authorized a raid on his law office last month, his attorney said Thursday. On Wednesday, solo practitioner George O. Guldi was among seven people -- three of them lawyers -- charged in connection with an ... (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:05:51 GMT)

Man who stabbed lawyer in court deemed 'habitual criminal,' sentenced
A Reno man convicted on burglary and car-theft charges after stabbing his lawyer with a pencil in court was found by a judge to be a habitual criminal on Friday and sentenced to two life prison terms without the possibility of parole. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:03:36 GMT)

Attorney found guilty of theft again
An Evansville attorney who pleaded guilty to bilking clients out of more than $58,000 to fuel a gambling addiction now has been convicted of stealing about $33,000 from a company that hired him after his license to practice law was suspended. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 04:35:11 GMT)

Hawk lawyer wants charges dropped
A lawyer for murder suspect Dave Hawk of Lemoore argued in a Kings County courtroom Friday that charges should be dropped because of prosecutor shenanigans. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:53:36 GMT)

Bush lawyer for Gitmo cases assails policy as torture
A former State Department lawyer responsible for Guantanamo-related cases said Friday that the Bush administration overreacted after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and set up a system in which torture occurred. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 06:38:31 GMT)

Fremont attorney resigns
CHEYENNE -- Fremont County Attorney Ed Newell announced his resignation Wednesday amid an investigation into his involvement in exchanging e-mails containing pictures of nude women. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 09:14:03 GMT)

Power-of-attorney bill urged for seniors
CARSON CITY -- A state Senate panel was urged Friday to approve a power-of-attorney measure aimed at protecting Nevada seniors from abuses by caregivers and, in some cases, their own children. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:23:02 GMT)

Court corrects reference to attorney
New information shows that Las Vegas City Council candidate Jennifer L. Taylor did not work on a lawsuit that her opponent in the race is trying to use to paint her as an anti-consumer attorney. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:23:58 GMT)

U. S. says lawyer illegally contacted family
The U. S. Justice Department is looking into allegations that at least one of the victims' families from the Continental Connection Flight 3407 crash was illegally contacted by a lawyer looking for business. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:50:01 GMT)

Don't nix jail credit: lawyer
Conditions at the Edmonton Remand Centre are so bad that a local lawyer says cutting the two-for-one rule for time served would be unfair and intellectually dishonest. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 10:53:48 GMT)

Beach seeks new attorney
On Monday night, the City of St. Augustine Beach will hold a special meeting to interview six candidates to replace City Attorney Geoff Dobson, who plans to step down after the City Commission's May 4 meeting. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:44:37 GMT)

Inmate blames Casey Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, for conviction in child's death
A Lake County man, serving a 15-year prison sentence in the death of a toddler, wants his manslaughter and child-abuse convictions overturned, citing judicial and prosecutorial misconduct and the "defectiveness" of his defense lawyer, Jose Baez. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:09:49 GMT)

Attorney: Blakeney’s confession was tainted
JACKSON (AP) — The attorney for convicted murderer John Christopher Blakeney says the Jones County man’s confession was tainted by a police investigator’s failure to provide an attorney when he asked for one. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 15:08:13 GMT)

Gillispie says he has 'no regrets;' attorney expects big buyout
While Billy Gillispie took the high road Saturday in talking about his two seasons as Kentucky coach, his attorney sounded ready to go to court to get his client $6 million in compensation. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:14:57 GMT)

Wife, grandchildren of prominent attorney held hostage in home invasion
The wife and grandchildren of a prominent Miami attorney were held hostage during an invasion of their home Thursday morning. Ottawa County Sheriff Terry Durborow said two black males entered the residence, east of Miami, at approximately 10 a.m. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:24:02 GMT)

Defense attorney spars with former Grace exec
By Daniel Doherty, University of Montana Defense attorney David Bernick tried to cast doubt on the testimony of former W.R. Grace & Co. executive Robert Locke in Missoula on Wednesday during the 23rd day of the notable environmental trial. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:36:40 GMT)

Petition in hands of county attorney
The fate of a second petition asking for a public vote on the Mower County Jail and Justice Center project rests in the hands of Mower County Attorney Kristen Nelsen. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:06:40 GMT)

Lawyer joins race to represent Forestville
BRISTOL — A 29-year-old lawyer hopes to capture one of two open City Council seats in this fall’s municipal election to win the right to represent Forestville and South Bristol for the next two years. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:09:11 GMT)

U.S. Attorney sponsors safe neighborhood event Tuesday
MUSKOGEE — Sheldon J. Sperling, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that the Eastern District of Oklahoma’s Project Safe Neighborhoods program is sponsoring a seminar entitled Drugs & Gangs: A New Approach To Deterrence And Prevention — “The High Point Initiative.” (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 20:10:54 GMT)

Attorney Alleges Local Inmate Was Victimized
A local attorney says he believes a county inmate was the victim of sexual harassment. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 21:20:57 GMT)

Davis hired as Branson’s city attorney
Branson attorney Timothy Davis has been named the new city attorney for Branson. Davis, who currently has a law practice in Branson, will be a contract employee for the city by mutual agreement between the mayor, Board of Aldermen and Davis. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:13:53 GMT)

CONSUMER PROTECTION Power of attorney can be cancelled
In this week's edition of Consumer Protection, Attorney General Alicia Limtiaco discusses how to cancel a power of attorney. (Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:48:35 GMT)

Lawyer: Kilpatrick can't pay restitution
DETROIT, March 28 (UPI) -- A lawyer notified a Michigan judge this week that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick can pay only $6 monthly restitution, not $6,000. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:17:54 GMT)

Homeowners have the right to inspect attorney invoices
Question: I have repeatedly asked my association board for copies of attorney invoices, but the attorney wrote me saying that owners do not have the right to inspect individual invoices from the association's attorney because they frequently contain privileged information. Instead, invoices are reviewed by the board. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:43:13 GMT)

Lawyer: Kilpatrick can't pay restitution
A lawyer notified a Michigan judge this week that former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick can pay only $6 monthly restitution, not $6,000.The lawyer, Michael Alan Schwartz, who just joined the ex-mayor's legal team, told the Detroit Free Press he may also try to have Judge David Groner taken off the case. He said Groner has a conflict because his brother-in-law is chief assistant to Wayne County ... (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:13:27 GMT)

El-Rufai Hires US Lawyer to Fight Persecution
Nasir El-Rufai, a popular Nigerian reformer who has faced nearly two years of investigations from trumped-up, politically-motivated charges has announced the retention of the well-known international lawyer Robert Amsterdam, of Amsterdam & Peroff. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:27:43 GMT)

Lawyer joins race to represent Forestville
BRISTOL — A 29-year-old lawyer hopes to capture one of two open City Council seats in this fall’s municipal election to win the right to represent Forestville and South Bristol for the next two years. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:38:10 GMT)

District attorney hosts open forum
The 18th Judicial District Attorney Carol Chambers is reaching out to the community with the program “Coffee With Carol.” (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:46:28 GMT)

Matthew McConaughey is The Lincoln Lawyer
Matthew McConaughey will star in The Lincoln Lawyer for Lakeshore Entertainment, reports Variety . (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 05:52:43 GMT)

Judge calls Wichitan dishonest; lawyer says he's a victim
Gary Krause is just a guy who got caught up in some tax changes that the IRS made in the mid-1980s, his lawyer said. Krause made it worse for himself, his lawyer said, when he chose to represent himself in court. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:19:57 GMT)

Veteran attorney joins law firm
Sparta Attorney Clark Geddis has joined the firm of Laddey, Clark & Ryan LLP, of Sparta. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:48:05 GMT)

Attorney: County not responsible in Marshall case
The attorney representing Centre County in a civil rights lawsuit re-emphasized his motion for dismissal Friday, saying in a legal brief the county cannot be held responsible for allegations of misconduct against former Assistant District Attorney Lance Marshall. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:57:55 GMT)

Attorney Frank J. Dito, Jr. Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Attorney Frank J. Dito, Jr. Named to Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum recognizes lawyers who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts, awards and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:01:00 GMT)

Indian lawyer gets award from Italian govt
NEW DELHI: The Italian government has honoured lawyer Diljeet Titus, founder of law firm Titus & Co, with the 'Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity' award for promoting ties between India and Italy. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:54:42 GMT)

Attorney embarrassed by nude photos
RIVERTON - Embarrassed, humiliated and ashamed were the words Fremont County Attorney Ed Newell used Friday following a press conference during which Riverton Mayor John Vincent accused Newell of sending pictures of nude women from his office computer to an employee at City Hall. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 08:29:26 GMT)

Moscow lawyer robbed of $150,000 outside Moscow
MOSCOW, March 29 (RIA Novosti) - Four armed men robbed a Moscow lawyer of about 5 million rubles ($150,000) at his country house in the Tver Region in central Russia, a local police spokesman said on Sunday. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:30:18 GMT)

Lawyer decries torture after 9/11
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - A former State Department lawyer responsible for Guantanamo-related cases said Friday that the Bush administration overreacted after 9/11 and set up a system in which torture occurred. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:23:46 GMT)

Mumbai attacks: Court to decide lawyer for Kasab tomorrow
A special court is likely to decide on Monday the matter of appointing a lawyer to represent Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist captured in 26/11 attacks. (Sun, 29 Mar 2009 11:50:31 GMT)

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