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U.S. Prosecutors Feel the Heat, Want Protection
In the wake of three murders and the recent attack on a federal prosecutor in a New York courtroom, the National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys is calling for stepped-up security, self-defense training and the right to carry firearms. Additionally, the group wants secure parking for prosecutors, particularly those who handle dangerous criminal cases. "Prosecutors are on the front lines like federal agents; they are the face of federal law enforcement," says former federal prosecutor Peter Prieto.Long-Distance Flight to Diversity
Minority lawyers think that Anne McNamara, general counsel of American Airlines, is doing what she does best. In her case, that includes pressuring law firms to honor their commitment to diversity. "Our way is to motivate law firms through peer pressure, rather than do a lot of exhortation," McNamara said. "Lawyers are nothing if not competitive."Ga. county shifts inmates from leaky jail
JEFFERSON, Ga. AP - The heavy rain that soaked north Georgia has left some prisoners soggy.The downpour has forced Jackson County authorities to begin moving inmates from the county's old leaky jail into a section of a new 424-bed facility.The county's sheriff hoped to move the 140 inmates into the building later this month, but the storms across north Georgia forced them to move up their timetable.Report: Expedia dodged taxes owed to state and local governments across the country
Expedia, one of the nation's largest online travel reservation companies, has demonstrated "a conscious and deliberate effort ... in violation of state and local law" to avoid paying taxes it owes to state and local governments across the country for its online hotel and motel bookings, according to a report unsealed by a judge in Columbus.Attorney Imprisoned for Insider Trading Is Disbarred
Jason Goldfarb lost his law license for his role in relaying confidential information from two Ropes & Gray attorneys, Brien Santarlas and Arthur Cutillo, to Zvi Goffer.View more book results for the query "*"
Complex Litigation Division Celebrates First Year
The Delaware Superior Court's Complex Civil Litigation Division celebrated its one-year anniversary last month and is becoming a popular venue among attorneys.Monsanto Sued Over Genetically Modified Wheat
A Kansas wheat farmer has sued Monsanto Co. alleging gross negligence after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that the company's genetically modified wheat had escaped containment and been found growing in a field in Oregon.Comments Sought on Draft Mandatory CLE Report
The Supreme Court's Ad Hoc Committee on Continuing Legal Education has submitted its draft report to the Supreme Court, recommending establishment of a mandatory CLE program and suggesting how it should be implemented. The Committee's report and recommendations are published for comment.Obituary: Judge Lenard Louie, 68, was Settlement Expert, Mentor
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Lenard Louie, an icon of the city's criminal courts, died Tuesday of cancer. He was 68. Known for his talent at settling cases, Louie served as a mentor for attorneys and his fellow jurists. "A lot of people come and go through that building, but Lenard Louie was an institution,� said San Francisco solo Randall Knox, a former prosecutor when Louie was on the bench.Trending Stories
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