John Lennon killer Chapman denied parole in NY (AP)

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

Kendall Law Group Investigates Res-Care, Inc. Acquisition for Shareholders

DALLAS----Kendall Law Group, led by former federal judge Joe Kendall, is investigating Res-Care, Inc. for shareholders in connection with the proposed acquisition by Onex Partners III.

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.

Kansas man charged with murdering burned teen (AP)

AP - A 36-year-old man who spent much of his adult life in prison was charged Tuesday with murdering a 14-year-old girl whose badly burned body was found behind an asphalt plant where he worked.

Lawyer Vows To Fight 'Ladies Night'

A self-proclaimed "anti-feminist lawyer" has promised to appeal a Manhattan court's ruling that rejected his claims that "Ladies Night" promotions at bars are sexist and unconstitutional.

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)

Republican attorney general nominee well-known for custody battle over dog

TAMPA — Before she became the Republican nominee for Florida attorney general, Pam Bondi was a familiar face as a legal analyst on CNN and the Fox News Channel.

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

New law to exempt funds from income tax

A TAX law change to exempt some classes of funds from income tax will be included in the Budget in December, to bring the Island into line with Guernsey and other competing jurisdictions.

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.

Ravalli County attorney race: Malpractice lawsuits a factor in Fulbright bankruptcy

Ravalli County attorney candidate Bill Fulbright told supportersin August that a battle over student loan payments had forced himto file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2003.

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.

Law firm fined $20K for discovery abuse

A federal judge in Baltimore has fined an employment law firm and its military-engineer client $20,000 for working outside the discovery process to obtain sensitive documents in litigation against the engineer’s former employer and asserting privilege with regard to related e-mails in bad faith. U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz came down on The Employment Law [...]

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.

Law firm launches regulation update service

Law firm CMS Cameron McKenna has launched a free online service to help financial services firms keep pace with regulatory developments. RegZone is accessed without password registration and is divided according to topic and sector.

Law Library open to public

The Leavenworth County Law Library is located on the fourth floor of the Leavenworth Justice Center. The library is open to the public for legal research purposes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state-observed holidays.

Attorney general candidate targets guns

State attorney general candidate Eric Schneiderman’s “Justice on Main Street” slogan seemed eerily relevant Sunday as he spoke about gun violence to a crowd on Buffalo’s East Side.