Accused Somali pirate pleads guilty in DC (AP)

AP - An accused Somali pirate has pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy from a November 2008 attack in the Gulf of Aden on a Danish ship carrying cargo from a U.S. company.

Lawyer for victims of N.L. chopper crash urges separate offshore safety agency

A lawyer for the families of those who died in a helicopter crash off Newfoundland says a separate offshore safety agency should be considered.

The Law Offices of Vincent Wong Announces an Investigation into the Possible Breaches of Fiduciary Duty by the Board ...

NEW YORK----The Law Offices of Vincent Wong is investigating the Board of Directors of ZymoGenetics, Inc. for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law in connection with their attempt to sell the Company to Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. .

UK extradition review to scrutinize U.S. requests (Reuters)

Reuters - Britain said on Wednesday it would review its extradition laws after criticism that treaty arrangements with other nations, in particular the United States, make it too easy to transfer suspects for trial there.

Attorney general to audit SBI crime lab

RALEIGH (AP) — The state's attorney general wants to audit several sections of the embattled State Bureau of Investigation's crime lab. Attorney General Roy Cooper said today the audits are needed to restore public confidence. Cooper wants the DNA section of the lab audited, along with the area that conducts ballistics tests. read more

Bob Marley's daughter pleads guilty to drug charge (Reuters)

Reuters - The youngest child of late reggae star Bob Marley has pleaded guilty to a drug charge after police caught her growing marijuana in her Pennsylvania home, her lawyer said.

NY man, 90, sentenced in wife's battering death (AP)

AP - A 90-year-old western New York man has been sentenced to 17 1/2 years in prison for battering his wife of nearly 68 years to death with a hammer.

Attorney dies on North Cascades peak

MARBLEMOUNT - Seattle attorney John Arum, who died during a hike last week in North Cascades National Park, had worked for the Colville Confederated Tribes.

Clemens Lawyer Argues That McNamee's Defamation Suit Should Be Thrown Out

A lawyer for Roger Clemens urged a judge to throw out a lawsuit in which the former Major League Baseball pitcher is accused of defamation by his onetime trainer, Brian McNamee.

Lawyer Wants Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber Cartoon Strip Pulled

A lawyer for pop stars Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber has threatened legal action against comic book creators over a series of unauthorized cartoon str...

Law professor contradicts McMahon camp over WWE death clauses

A Yale Law School professor, challenging a statement from the campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon, said Tuesday that it’s “just not true” that the company controlled by McMahon and her husband had never invoked the so-called “death clause” in its talent contracts.

Swastikas scrawled in California neighborhood (AP)

AP - Racist graffiti and swastikas scrawled on garage doors and cars in a Southern California neighborhood are being investigated as a hate crime.

Legal action could stall Pilbara project

Cape Lambert Resources Ltd has begun legal action over Western Australia's Pilbara project.

Law — 60th

Jack and June Law of East Wenatchee will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a private reception Saturday. The event is being planned by their son, Cameron Law of Grand Junction, Colo., and their daughter and son-in-law, Adrienne and Bill Cook of Bothell.

Bob Marley's daughter pleads guilty to drug charge (AP)

AP - The youngest child of reggae legend Bob Marley has admitted growing marijuana in her Philadelphia-area home.

Legal Secretary - Intellectual Property Â£32,000 - London - Administration &

A UK law firm with stunning new offices based near St Pauls is looking for a legal secretary to join their IP group. The role is supporting a partner plus associates with all documentation, diary management and organisation of meetings and events.

Legal Secretary Trademarks Â£32,000 - London - Legal -

Based a short walk from Fenchurch Street station, this top UK law firm is looking for a legal secretary to join its Trademarks team. The department has a real 'team playing' environment and the role itself is working for a Partner and a two Associates.

Austrian kidnap victim details ordeal in new book (AP)

AP - An Austrian woman kidnapped at age 10 says she was repeatedly beaten, starved and forced to do housework half-naked during her 8 1/2 years at the mercy of a man who admired Hitler and considered himself an Egyptian god.

Attorney J.D. Hensarling to teach Pretrial Law at Campbell University School of Law

Triangle - Ragsdale Liggett PLLC Announces that Attorney J.D. Hensarling will teach at Campbell University School of Law Raleigh, NC – September, 2010 -- Ragsdale Liggett PLLC announces that J.D. Hensarling will teach Pretrial Litigation at Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, NC, this fall as an Adjunct Professor.

John Lennon's killer is again 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.

Philippine massacre 'carefully planned': witness (AFP)

AFP - A powerful Muslim clan carefully planned and carried out the killings of 57 people -- including 30 journalists -- in the Philippines' worst massacre, a witness said Wednesday as the landmark trial began.

Judge calls Nicollette Sheridan lawsuit "annoying" (Reuters)

Reuters - ABC suffered a few pre-trial setbacks on Tuesday related to former "Desperate Housewives" actress Nicollette Sheridan's $20 million wrongful-termination lawsuit against the network and series creator Marc Cherry.

Legal Expenses Underwriter ATE

Our client, an independently owned legal expenses insurance providers is currently seeking a Legal Expenses Underwriter, to strengthen their existing team.

Legal action over $3bn Pilbara project

[AAP] - Iron ore explorer Cape Lambert Resources Ltd has begun legal action it says could stall a multi-billion-dollar magnetite operation in Western Australia s Pilbara region.Cape Lambert executive chairman ...

Law Requires Coop to Post Prices Online

A new federal law requires Harvard and other publicly funded universities to post the prices and ISBNs of course books online.

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.

Law Society supports on-the-spot fines

The Law Society has backed the Barnett Government's plan to introduce on-the-spot fines for minor offences.

Law firms taking on might of capital

YORKSHIRE'S law firms are 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 20:14:24)

Longtime friend testifies in Islamic charity trial (AP)

AP - A longtime friend of a man accused of using an Islamic charity to smuggle money to Muslim fighters in Chechnya has testified that defendant Pete Seda wanted to promote peace and help orphans.

Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation of ResCare, Inc.

BALA CYNWYD, Pa.----Law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC announces that it is investigating potential claims against the Board of Directors of ResCare, Inc. relating to the proposed acquisition by an entity sponsored by Onex Partners III, L.P. .

Attorney general seeks freeze of former trooper's assets

The Indiana attorney general filed a lawsuit today to freeze the assets of a former state trooper, alleging he embezzled about $89,000 from the Indiana Toll Road post near Bristol.

Nanny says she kept lists of Anna Nicole's drugs (AP)

AP - A second nanny testifying at the drug conspiracy trial of Anna Nicole Smith's two doctors and lawyer-boyfriend said Tuesday that she kept a list of drugs given to the model and that it numbered 18 at one point.

Legal action over $3b Pilbara project

Iron ore explorer Cape Lambert Resources has begun legal action it says could stall a multi-billion dollar magnetite operation in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.

Legal fight for WA iron explorer

IRON ore explorer Cape Lambert Resources has begun legal action it says could stall a multi-billion dollar magnetite operation in WA's Pilbara region.

Law enforcement snags 3 separate drivers on DUI charges with their kids in the car

Sect leader Jeffs fights extradition to Texas (AP)

AP - Polygamous sect leader Warren Jeffs on Tuesday refused to sign a waiver that would have allowed his extradition to Texas, where he faces bigamy, aggravated sexual assault and assault charges over alleged incidents with underage girls at a church ranch.

Lawyer may be missing link

KUALA LUMPUR: Police believe that a missing lawyer could hold the key to the disappearance of missing millionaire Datuk Sooselawati Lawiya and three others.

Attorney General Holder tells religious leaders burning Qur’an is 'idiotic and dangerous'

Attorney General Eric Holder is calling the planned burning of the Qur’an at a Florida church idiotic and dangerous.

Attorney General Holder Tells Religious Leaders Burning Koran is 'Idiotic and Dangerous'

Attorney General Eric Holder is calling the planned burning of the Koran at a Florida church idiotic and dangerous.

Lawyer wants charge stayed during Toronto 18 sentencing hearing

The lawyer for one of the final men convicted in the "Toronto 18" terrorism plot has asked a Superior Court judge to stay one of the charges against his client.