Lawyer Says Convert's Supporters Defamed Him

A former lawyer for the Muslim parents of a girl who ran away from home after converting to Christianity says in a $10 million federal lawsuit that a blogger and a former attorney for the girl defamed him by alleging he has contacts with terrorists and criminals.

Attorney for Democrats tells Ga. Supreme Court the photo-ID law is unconstitutional

Requiring a picture ID card to vote violates the state constitution, an attorney for the Democratic Party of Georgia told the Supreme Court Tuesday afternoon. But an attorney hired by the state ...

Kendall Law Group Announces Class Action on Behalf of TeleNav, Inc. Shareholders

DALLAS----Kendall Law Group, a national securities firm, announced today that it plans to join a lawsuit on behalf of shareholders of TeleNav, Inc. , alleging securities violations by the Company and certain of its officers for violations of federal securities laws.

Canon law has allowed abuse priests to escape punishment, says lawyer

Geoffrey Robertson QC calls for end of church law and chides UK government for recognising Vatican's sovereignty The system of law operated by the Vatican has allowed serious sex offenders to escape punishment and must be abandoned, says a prominent lawyer. According to Geoffrey Robertson QC, whose book The Case of the Pope is published tomorrow: "Canon law has been allowed to trump criminal law ...

Kansas man charged with murdering burned teen (AP)

AP - A 36-year-old factory worker who spent much of his adult life in prison was charged Tuesday with sexually assaulting and murdering a 14-year-old girl whose badly burned body was found behind gravel piles at the asphalt plant where he worked.

Kendall Law Group Investigates Enterprise GP Holdings L.P. Merger for Unitholders

DALLAS----Kendall Law Group, a national securities firm led by a former federal judge, is investigating Enterprise GP Holdings L.P. for unitholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

John Lennon killer Chapman denied parole in NY (AP)

AP - John Lennon's killer was again denied parole in New York, nearly 30 years after gunning down the ex-Beatle outside the musician's New York City apartment building.

Arizona attorney faces disciplinary action for 'channeling' client's dead wife

File image Law.com reports an Arizona attorney is facing possible sanctions after reportedly telling a client that the client's dead wife was now speaking through her and she could communicate the wife's thoughts. An Arizona Supreme Court report recommends...

Feds: Army base gunman threatened to kill Obama (AP)

AP - Federal prosecutors say a former Army soldier told authorities he planned to kill President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton after he was arrested in a hostage standoff at a Georgia military hospital.

UI law school graduate put on Blagojevich’s defense

UI law-school graduate Aaron Goldstein assisted defending ousted Illinois governer Rod Blagojevich against federal corruption charges.

Lennon's killer denied parole for 6th time (AFP)

AFP - John Lennon's killer was denied parole Tuesday for the sixth time since he was locked up for murdering the Beatle superstar in New York three decades ago.

Legal Technology Experts to Highlight Social Media, Computer Forensics and eDiscovery at Intermountain eDiscovery ...

SALT LAKE CITY----Orange Legal Technologies, a leading electronic discovery provider of one source litigation, audit, and investigation support services for law firms and corporations, today announced its participation in the Second Annual Intermountain eDiscovery Conference to be held September 24, 2010 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center.

Attorney: gradual progress in rectifying bookkeeping, upload practices in recorder’s office

DECORAH – Winneshiek County Attorney Andrew Van Der Maaten said Monday, gradual progress is being made toward rectifying concerns with some practices in the county recorder’s office.

Law Office of Jonathan M. Stein, P.L. Investigates Possible Breach of Fiduciary Duty by the Board of ResCare, Inc.

BOCA RATON, Fla.----The Law Office of Jonathan M. Stein, P.L. is investigating the Board of Directors of ResCare, Inc. for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to complete a sale of the Company to an affiliate of Onex Corporation .

Law school celebrates $30 million expansion

The University of California, Davis, School of Law today (Sept. 3) opened a $30 million expansion that includes a new high-tech courtroom, additional classrooms and group study areas, all of which incorporate the latest environmentally sensitive advances.

Law students will get real-world experience in revamped business program

University of Maryland to expand offerings University of Maryland business law students will get more hands-on experience and a taste of the corporate world as part of the school's expanding program.

Legal 500: Yorkshire firms competing in Premier League

YORKSHIRE'S law firms ar competing with their London rivals to gain work from Britain's biggest companies, according to research compiled by the legal industry "bible", the Legal 500. (07/09/2010 16:28:37)

Law gets tough on texting while driving

Text messagers beware. A new state law that makes texting while driving a primary offense for which a driver may be stopped went into effect Sunday.

Lawyer: Woman facing stoning in Iran has been whipped

Contradictory reports swirled around the case of an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned to death for adultery, with one Iranian lawyer saying Monday that she had been whipped 99 times for another alleged offense but another casting doubt on it.

Holloway lawyer dismisses Van der Sloot claims

The lawyer for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba has dismissed claims by the Dutchman suspected in the case that he extorted money from the parents to get back at them. Aruba - Natalee Holloway - United States - Caribbean - Alabama

Charity launches legal bid to claim £3.5m from Lloyds Banking Group

A CHARITY launched a legal action today in an attempt to get £3.5 million it claims it is owed from a bank.

Lawyer for Holloway's mother dismisses claims by Van der Sloot in recent interview

The lawyer for the mother of an Alabama teen who disappeared in Aruba has dismissed claims by the Dutchman suspected in the case that he extorted money from the parents to get back at them....

Lawyer believes woman was whipped

TEHRAN, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning said he believes his client was whipped 99 times in prison for an offense she didn't commit. Iran - Stoning - Capital punishment - Middle East - Tehran

Legal aid system under pressure, the Bailiff warns

THE courts and legal aid system are being put under increasing pressure by the rising number of cases, the Bailiff has warned.

Mr. Gay UK Denies Rape Charge (The Advocate)

The Advocate - Mark Carter, a former Mr. Gay UK and Yorkshire police officer, appeared in court Monday to deny sex offenses including the rape of another man.

Lawyer: Iran woman could die soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to death by stoning for adultery has said he fears she could be executed soon with the end of a moratorium on death sentences for Ramadan.

Law enforcement trains for active shooters at NDSCS

At least 60 law enforcement officers from Wahpeton, the North Dakota State College of Science, Richland County, Moorhead, Minn., Brooklyn Park, Minn., St. Louis County, Minn., Jamestown and Lisbon took part in active shooter training at the college Monday.

Lawyer says Iranian woman could be stoned soon

TEHRAN, Iran - The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are worried the delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a moratorium on death sentences for the Muslim

Lawyer: Iran woman could be stoned to death soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are worried the delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a moratorium on death...

Legal advisor claims Thaksin supports reconciliation

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra supports the Pheu Thai Party's decision to join the efforts to create political reconciliation in the country, his legal advisor, Noppadon Pattama, claimed Monday.

Callely legal challenge will be heard in Oct

Sen Ivor Callely's legal challenge to the Committee that suspended him from the Seanad is expected to be heard at the beginning of next month.

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.

Legal Battle Over Asian Carp To Continue Today

Audio Available The legal fight over the invasive Asian carp is scheduled to continue in federal court today.

Appeals court panel denies stay for Wash. inmate (AP)

AP - A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a Washington state death row inmate's request for an emergency stay of his execution.

Suriname leader: Drug conviction 'almost a joke' (AP)

AP - Former Surinamese dictator Desi Bouterse shrugged off questions about his past during his first overseas trip as elected president, saying Monday that he will not interfere in his ongoing murder trial and dismissing a 1999 drug conviction as "almost a joke."

Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case (AP)

AP - A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from John Travolta after the actor decided he no longer wanted to face the pain of a new trial stemming from the death of his teenage son on the island chain.

Bahamas judge halts extortion retrial in Travolta case (AFP)

AFP - A Bahamas judge dismissed charges Monday against two alleged extortionists, halting a planned retrial in a case involving the death of Hollywood star John Travolta's son, court sources said.

Lawyer says Iranian woman could be stoned soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are...

Lawyer: Iran woman could be stoned to death soon

The lawyer for an Iranian woman sentenced to be stoned on an adultery conviction said Monday that he and her children are worried the delayed execution could be carried out soon with the end of a moratorium on death sentences for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Attorney certified in mediation

A Swansboro attorney is now certified to conduct mediated settlement conference in the Superior Courts of North Carolina. The North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission recently certified attorney Michael Curtis of Swansboro.