Lawyer: UN court rejects release of Kosovo's ex-PM

The lawyer for Kosovo's former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj says the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal rejected his provisional release during his retrial on murder and torture charges.

Treasury Lawyer Tapped to Replace Feinberg

Administration selects Treasury Department lawyer to replace Feinberg as pay czar United States Department of the Treasury - United States - Government - Finance - Debt Agencies

Investment adviser to U.S. celebrities admits fraud (Reuters)

Reuters - An investment adviser, whose clients included director Martin Scorsese and singer Carly Simon, pleaded guilty on Friday to fraud charges as part of a deal with U.S. prosecutors who accused him of swindling up to $50 million.

Burris asks high court to reopen Senate ballot (AP)

AP - Sen. Roland Burris has turned to the U.S. Supreme Court in his battle to avoid being pushed out of office in November, his attorney said Friday.

Attorney emphasizes Comp Plan changes

In a letter to the Town Commission dated Friday, Sept. 10, Town Attorney David Persson once again stressed the need for amendments to the town of Longboat Key’s Comprehensive Plan.

Virginia Woman Faces Execution amid Calls for Leniency (Time.com)

Time.com - Having pleaded guilty to the 2002 murder of her husband and stepson, Teresa Lewis is scheduled to be put to death on Sept. 23. Will the governor grant her clemency?

Foxy Brown pleads not guilty to NY court violation (AP)

AP - Rapper Foxy Brown has pleaded not guilty to charges of violating a court order stemming from a 2007 confrontation with her neighbor in New York City.

Disgraced lawyer pulls pin on his court career

Banned lawyer Chris Comeskey has called it quits on his courtroom career.He will not return to law after his nine-month suspension, planning instead to reinvent himself as a "forensic crime consultant" - a cross between a private...

Law Library Board will meet Sept. 14

Law Library Board will meet Sept. 14 Guernsey County Law Library Resources Board will meet at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 14 in the Law Library, Room D301 at the Guernsey County Courthouse. The public may attend but no time will be allocated for public commen

Celebrity adviser pleads guilty in NYC to fraud (AP)

AP - A financial adviser who has worked for Wesley Snipes, Sylvester Stallone and Martin Scorsese pleaded guilty to fraud charges Friday, admitting cheating wealthy and elderly clients out of tens of millions of dollars in what his lawyer said was a "colossal error in judgment."

District Attorney: Officers Involved in Deadly Shooting Did Nothing Illegal

District Attorney Carrie Schneider say Lieutenant Carlos del Plaine and Officer Joseph Lidbury fired nine shots when Arman Aponte lunged at them with two samurai-style swords. Aponte was hit seven times.

Lawyer falls victim to burglars

An unidentified person or persons broke into the house of a lawyer and stole over P600,000 worth of belongings and P10,000 cash in Doña Rita Village, Barangay Ta-lamban last Thursday morning.

Lawyer turns to housekeeping to pay bills

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 (UPI) -- An out-of-work New York attorney says she has turned to housekeeping for people who have "always wanted to see a lawyer clean a toilet." New York - Lawyer - United States - Financial services - Business and Economy

Attorney: More Victims Claim Harassment Against Leopold

An attorney claims he discovered more details and more victims claiming sexual harassment against Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold.

Law firm HQ to move from Indy to Carmel

Officials today announced a law firm will locate its headquarters in January to the developing City Center project, across a courtyard from the Palladium concert hall.

Attorney Appeals Kwame Kilpatrick Sentence, Conviction

An attorney is appealing the probation violation sentence of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick…alleging that the sentence is overly harsh…and that Kilpatrick should not have been convicted to begin with. WDET’s Quinn Klinefelter has more… Kilpatrick is serving a one-and-a-half to five year sentence for violating probation. But attorney Arnold Reed claims the sentence is too long ...

'Granddad Bandit' pleads not guilty in Va. (AP)

AP - The suspect in bank robberies across the U.S. who was nicknamed the "Granddad Bandit" by the FBI has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Virginia.

Wex Explains Legal Terms for Non-Lawyers [Law]

# law Wex is a community-edited legal dictionary and encyclopedia that can break down topics like landlord-tenant law into reasonably understandable bits. With the addition of a great plain-English law dictionary , it's an even better resource for getting a quick read on legal-ese. More »

Legal Counsel

International media organisation is seeking an experienced lawyer to join the expanding Legal & Business Affairs team. Reporting to the senior lawyer the role is required to provide legal support and commercial advice for the consumer products business.

Legal Sports Betting Blackberry App for Nevada

As of right now, Nevada is the (perhaps unlikely) home of legal Blackberry sports wagering - potentially innovative step forward in the campaign to bring safe online gambling to the US. Some say that change is in the air in the Silver State, the only one to allow sports betting , but nevertheless renowned for its entrenched anti-online casino laws.

Law Enforcement Explorer Post 3775 begins new season

After a success 2009-10 season, the Maple Grove Law Enforcement Post is eager to begin a new year. The Explorers a group of young men and women between the ages of 14 to 20 who have chosen to "explore" a career in the law enforcement profession.

Legal fight in judge controversy grows

Allegations of sexual impropriety against a Manitoba judge and her lawyer husband have created a rapidly expanding legal powder keg that may soon become too hot for provincial officials to handle.

Attorney General will not represent state in fight against stem cell ruling

MADISON -- Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen will not berepresenting the state in its fight against a recent court rulingthat halted federal funding for work with human embroynic stemcells.

Law Society speaks out in midst of judge scandal

The Manitoba Law Society says it took steps in 2003 after allegations surfaced that Winnipeg lawyer Jack King sexually harassed a client. The society is speaking out in the midst of a sex scandal that involves nude photos of a judge - who is married to King.

Law Enforcement Says Preschool Reduces Crime

Law enforcement leaders will hold a news conference Friday to release a new report that shows investing more money into pre-kindergarten programs not only reduces crime, but could also save the state millions.

China establishes legal system for human resources development, white paper

China has established a legal system for human resources development with the Constitution as the essential basis, said a white paper titled "China's Human Resources" issued on Friday.

Islamic charity co-founder convicted on tax charge (AP)

AP - The co-founder of an Islamic charity has been convicted of charges related to helping smuggle $150,000 to Muslim fighters in Chechnya.

Lawyer refuses to help so daughter learns from mistake

London, Sep 10 : A lawyer in Britain, known for defending high-profile celebrities accused of traffic offences, has refused to help his own daughter to fight a speeding ticket as he wants her to 'understand the consequences of breaking the law'.

Law student faces jail for murdering 'controlling' father

A law student faces life in prison today for murdering his elderly father in a bid to escape his overbearing influence.

Law to continue insurance coverages signed

ALBANY A New York law signed on Aug. 19 says insurers cannot discontinue group insurance plans in order to drop an individual high-cost policyholder.

Legal fees bust Fairhope budget

FAIRHOPE, Ala. - With a month and half before the end of the fiscal year, the city has spent twice as much money for legal fees than was budgeted, Councilman Rick Kingrea said this week.

Attorney general warns against flimsy protection

Attorney General Bill McCollum has issued a consumer advisory about window film companies that have sold or are selling products to homeowners as "hurricane protection."

Fleeing lawyer turns the tables on three assailants, capturing one

A LAWYER smashed his head against an office window pane, shattering the glass, and leapt out to escape from parang-wielding men posing as potential clients.

Columbia lawyer pleads guilty

Columbia lawyer Michael Shavo pleaded guilty Thursday to making a false statement to federal agents, officials at the U.S. Attorney’s office said.

LA gang member convicted in hate-crime murder (AP)

AP - A Latino gang member was convicted Thursday of first-degree murder in the racially motivated shooting death of a 14-year-old black girl and the stabbing death of a potential witness.

Colo. Attorney General Race Heats Up With YouTube Video

Attorney General John Suthers is coming under an online attack from his opponent in the November election.

NY judge: No guardian for copper heiress, 104 (AP)

AP - There's no proof that a reclusive, 104-year-old heiress to a Montana copper fortune needs a court-appointed guardian, a judge said Thursday in rebuffing a request from relatives who fear her lawyer and accountant are manipulating the aged multimillionaire for their benefit.

Austrian kidnap victim draws crowds to book reading (Reuters)

Reuters - Hundreds of people crammed into a Vienna bookstore on Thursday to hear kidnap victim Natascha Kampusch read from her newly published memoirs about her eight years of imprisonment as a sex slave.

Hawaii human trafficking guilty plea rejected (AP)

AP - The owners of Hawaii's second-largest farm accused of exploiting 44 imported laborers from Thailand changed their plea to not guilty Thursday rather than face a possible prison sentence up to five years.

Co-owner of missing painting charged with fraud (AP)

AP - A con man carried out an "inartful fraud" when he fooled an art collector into thinking they were partners in the $1.1 million purchase of a missing painting but was actually ripping the investor off, a federal prosecutor said Thursday.