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1:50am, 3rd August, 2019

Exclusive: Democrats consider a lawyer and a law professor for commissioner seat at SEC - sources

Democrats are considering an attorney and a law professor to replace Democratic Commissioner Robert Jackson when he steps down from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expected in coming months, according to three people with direct kn...

8:36pm, 2nd August, 2019

Politics

Exclusive - Democrats consider a lawyer and a law professor for commissioner seat at SEC: sources

Democrats are considering an attorney and a law professor to replace Democratic Commissioner Robert Jackson when he steps down from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), expected in coming months, according to three people with direct kn...

Wife of ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei granted asylum in France: lawyer

2:26am, 15th May, 2019

World

Wife of ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei granted asylum in France: lawyer

The wife of ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei has been granted asylum in France, said lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny, who is acting on her behalf.

Lawyer for Nipsey Hussle's accused killer withdraws after threats

5:16pm, 10th May, 2019

US

Lawyer for Nipsey Hussle's accused killer withdraws after threats

Prominent defense attorney Chris Darden, a onetime member of the O.J. Simpson prosecution team who was representing the accused killer of Los Angeles rapper-activist Nipsey Hussle, withdrew from the case on Friday, citing threats against his family.

Christian woman who was on death row has left Pakistan, lawyer says

1:06am, 9th May, 2019

World

Christian woman who was on death row has left Pakistan, lawyer says

A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row falsely charged with blasphemy has left the country, her lawyer and media said on Wednesday, more than six months after she was acquitted by Pakistan's top court.

Death row Christian woman has left Pakistan, lawyer says

10:41am, 8th May, 2019

World

Death row Christian woman has left Pakistan, lawyer says

A Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row falsely charged with blasphemy has left the country, her lawyer and media said on Wednesday, more than six months after she was acquitted by Pakistan's top court.

Trump's former lawyer Cohen to report to prison for hush payments

5:27am, 6th May, 2019

US

Trump's former lawyer Cohen to report to prison for hush payments

Michael Cohen, the lawyer who once vowed to "take a bullet" for President Donald Trump but now calls him a "con man," on Monday will begin serving a three-year prison sentence for arranging hush payments to two women who said they had sexual encounte...

Trump's former lawyer heads to U.S. prison that offers matzo ball soup and full-time rabbi

5:54am, 5th May, 2019

US

Trump's former lawyer heads to U.S. prison that offers matzo ball soup and full-time rabbi

With a menu that includes matzo ball soup and gefilte fish, as well as a full-time rabbi and a chance at the occasional visit home, the U.S. prison where Donald Trump's former personal lawyer will spend the next three years is unique in the fede...

Lawyer Michael Avenatti due in California court on fraud charges

5:31am, 29th April, 2019

Politics

Lawyer Michael Avenatti due in California court on fraud charges

Michael Avenatti, the combative lawyer known for his battles with U.S. President Donald Trump, was due to be arraigned in a Santa Ana court on Monday on 36 counts of fraud, identity theft and other financial crimes.

Lawyer for Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls prostitution sting video 'unlawful'

9:43am, 26th April, 2019

US

Lawyer for Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls prostitution sting video 'unlawful'

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft's lawyers asked a Florida judge to toss out hidden-camera videos that prosecutors say show the 77-year-old billionaire receiving sexual favors for money inside a Florida massage parlor.

Australian media charges over Cardinal Pell trial 'chilling' for open justice: lawyer

10:34pm, 14th April, 2019

World

Australian media charges over Cardinal Pell trial 'chilling' for open justice: lawyer

Charges against dozens of journalists and publishers in Australia over the reporting of Cardinal George Pell's child sex abuse conviction will have a chilling effect on future news reporting if they are found guilty of breaching a suppression or...

Two Venezuela central bank employees arrested after meeting Guaido: lawyer

4:57pm, 12th April, 2019

World

Two Venezuela central bank employees arrested after meeting Guaido: lawyer

Two people who work at Venezuela's central bank were arrested on Friday after meeting opposition leader Juan Guaido, who has called on public officials to disavow President Nicolas Maduro, according to the employees' lawyer and a source fam...

U.S. man charged for extortion of Facebook seeks asylum in Ecuador: lawyer

9:20pm, 11th April, 2019

World

U.S. man charged for extortion of Facebook seeks asylum in Ecuador: lawyer

A New York man charged with trying to defraud Facebook Inc founder Mark Zuckerberg is seeking asylum in Ecuador, where he was arrested in 2018 after fleeing the United States more than three years ago to avoid facing trial.

Ex-Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe for lying about Ukraine work

5:26pm, 11th April, 2019

Politics

Ex-Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe for lying about Ukraine work

Greg Craig, who served as former President Barack Obama's top White House lawyer, was charged on Thursday with lying about work he performed in 2012 for Ukraine in a case that grew out of Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigatio...

Former Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe

2:18pm, 11th April, 2019

Politics

Former Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe

Greg Craig, a former White House counsel in the Obama administration, was charged on Thursday with lying to the Justice Department about work he performed in 2012 for Ukraine in a case that grew out of the special counsel's Russia investigation.

Avenatti, lawyer known as Trump foe, indicted for financial crimes

11:56am, 11th April, 2019

US

Avenatti, lawyer known as Trump foe, indicted for financial crimes

Michael Avenatti, the high-profile lawyer known for his battles with U.S. President Donald Trump, was charged with 36 counts of fraud, tax evasion and other financial crimes in an indictment made public by federal prosecutors in Los Angeles on Thursd...

Kim Kardashian studying to be a lawyer in apprenticeship program

4:57pm, 10th April, 2019

Entertainment

Kim Kardashian studying to be a lawyer in apprenticeship program

Reality star Kim Kardashian is studying to be a lawyer, inspired by her success in helping to win the release from U.S. prisons of two women.

Minneapolis officer who killed unarmed Australian woman feared ambush, lawyer says

2:13pm, 9th April, 2019

US

Minneapolis officer who killed unarmed Australian woman feared ambush, lawyer says

An attorney for a former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman in July 2017 said on Tuesday his client had followed his training and had reason to believe he was being ambushed.

Fight begins over Trump's taxes, lawyer slams Democrats' request

6:56pm, 5th April, 2019

Politics

Fight begins over Trump's taxes, lawyer slams Democrats' request

An attorney for President Donald Trump on Friday blasted U.S. House Democrats' request for six years of Trump's tax returns as "a misguided attempt" to politicize the tax laws, accusing lawmakers of harassment and interference in IRS audits...

May 23, 2018, story based on BBC report about Ukrainian president and Trump lawyer Cohen is withdrawn

11:11am, 1st April, 2019

Politics

May 23, 2018, story based on BBC report about Ukrainian president and Trump lawyer Cohen is withdrawn

A May 23, 2018, story headlined, “Ukraine paid Trump lawyer Cohen to arrange White House talks -BBC,” is being withdrawn after the BBC said its report was incorrect.

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Exclusive: Democrats consider a lawyer and a law professor for commissioner seat at SEC - sources

Exclusive - Democrats consider a lawyer and a law professor for commissioner seat at SEC: sources

Wife of ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei granted asylum in France: lawyer

Lawyer for Nipsey Hussle's accused killer withdraws after threats

Christian woman who was on death row has left Pakistan, lawyer says

Death row Christian woman has left Pakistan, lawyer says

Trump's former lawyer Cohen to report to prison for hush payments

Trump's former lawyer heads to U.S. prison that offers matzo ball soup and full-time rabbi

Lawyer Michael Avenatti due in California court on fraud charges

Lawyer for Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls prostitution sting video 'unlawful'

Australian media charges over Cardinal Pell trial 'chilling' for open justice: lawyer

Two Venezuela central bank employees arrested after meeting Guaido: lawyer

U.S. man charged for extortion of Facebook seeks asylum in Ecuador: lawyer

Ex-Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe for lying about Ukraine work

Former Obama lawyer Craig charged in Mueller spin-off probe

Avenatti, lawyer known as Trump foe, indicted for financial crimes

Kim Kardashian studying to be a lawyer in apprenticeship program

Minneapolis officer who killed unarmed Australian woman feared ambush, lawyer says

Fight begins over Trump's taxes, lawyer slams Democrats' request

May 23, 2018, story based on BBC report about Ukrainian president and Trump lawyer Cohen is withdrawn

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

Executive's flight to PSA highlights Renault-Nissan alliance tensions

Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report