Legal Advice

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Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Legal Advice - Clarke pressed to reveal legal advice on terror bill (Guardian


Clarke pressed to reveal legal advice on terror bill (Guardian Unlimited)
The home secretary, Charles Clarke, is facing pressure today to reveal the attorney general's legal advice on the government's proposal to detain terrorist suspects without charge for 90 days.

Japan's whaling program 'breaks international law' (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
An animal welfare organisation says it has legal advice that Japan's expanded whaling program in the Antarctic breaks international law.

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Legal Advice - MPs ask to see terror legal advice (Guardian Unlimited) Charles


MPs ask to see terror legal advice (Guardian Unlimited)
Charles Clarke faces pressure to reveal the attorney general's legal advice on 90-day terror detention.

Pay, jail improvements top Dunn s wish list (Carthage Press)
A successful law enforcement sales tax ballot would result in more visibility and better response times for the public and even legal advice for the Jasper County Sheriff s Department.

Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Legal Advice - Andrews puts faith in IR legal advice (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


Andrews puts faith in IR legal advice (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews says the new industrial relations (IR) laws will withstand a challenge in the courts. The legislation was introduced into federal Parliament today.

Andrews puts faith in IR legal advice (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Finance)
Federal Workplace Relations Minister Kevin Andrews says the new industrial relations (IR) laws will withstand a challenge in the courts.

Monday, October 31, 2005

Legal Advice - Bush: Records of Miers' legal advice off-limits (Houston Chronicle) President


Bush: Records of Miers' legal advice off-limits (Houston Chronicle)
President Bush said Monday he would refuse to release any documents detailing legal advice from Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, setting up a possible showdown with a Senate committee when her confirmation hearings begin.

Monday, October 24, 2005

Legal Advice - Qld health payments plan 'likely unstoppable' (ABC via Yahoo! Australia


Qld health payments plan 'likely unstoppable' (ABC via Yahoo! Australia & NZ News)
The federal Health Minister says he is seeking legal advice on ways to stop the Queensland Government imposing means tests and co-payments on public health patients who can afford it.

Saturday, October 22, 2005

Legal Advice - Fisheries officers raid school gala (TVNZ) A small Northland school


Fisheries officers raid school gala (TVNZ)
A small Northland school is seeking urgent legal advice after Fisheries officers raided its annual gala and shut down the smoked fish stall.

Lawyer Accused Of Stealing Half Of Woman's Estate (The WMUR Channel)
NASHUA. N.H. -- A Nashua attorney was arraigned on Wednesday on charges of stealing close to $500,000 from a client. James Hobbs, 46, was hired to give a family legal advice while they dealt with the death of their mother and the money she left behind.

Sunday, October 09, 2005

Legal Advice - Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail;


Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail; Phelan denies conflict of interest in having given him legal (Patriot Ledger)
QUINCY - Mayor William Phelan, who is a lawyer, gave legal advice 10 years ago to a firefighter who returned to work this summer after serving a year in jail for a fatal drunken driving accident.

6 October 2005 (dotpackaging)
Free legal advice offer THE British Printing Industries Federation is hosting the first BPIF Legal Clinic to offer free 20-minute advice slots for visitors attending Digital Print World at Earl's Court 2 from October 18-20.

Legal Advice - Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail;


Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail; Phelan denies conflict of interest in having given him legal (Patriot Ledger)
QUINCY - Mayor William Phelan, who is a lawyer, gave legal advice 10 years ago to a firefighter who returned to work this summer after serving a year in jail for a fatal drunken driving accident.

Church drops silence clause in sex payouts (News Interactive)
WHILE child migrants and other boys abused by the Christian Brothers have received a public apology, many victims were silenced by confidentiality clauses seeking to absolve the Catholic teaching order of liability.

Legal Advice - Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)


Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Police Commission has been given legal advice that it should not consider acting police chief Darryl da Costa for the permanent chief's job until issues arising from an RCMP investigation and a citizen's complaint are resolved.

Legal Advice - Land clearing issues remain (Bendigo Advertiser) MORE evidence has emerged


Land clearing issues remain (Bendigo Advertiser)
MORE evidence has emerged in the investigation of two Bendigo developers over vegetation clearing. City of Greater Bendigo councillors will discuss the matter further at their informal council meeting this week.

States consider court IR challenge (News Interactive)
THE states are flagging a possible High Court challenge to the Federal Government's workplace reforms once they see the final detail.

Legal Advice - City Pension System Secrets Revealed (10 News San Diego) SAN


City Pension System Secrets Revealed (10 News San Diego)
SAN DIEGO -- Another series of San Diego City Employee Retirement System e-mails, previously protected by attorney-client privilege, are now public, 10News reported.

Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Police Commission has been given legal advice that it should not consider acting police chief Darryl da Costa for the permanent chief's job until issues arising from an RCMP investigation and a citizen's complaint are resolved.

Legal Advice - States' High Court challenge still on (News Interactive) STATE Labor


States' High Court challenge still on (News Interactive)
STATE Labor leaders have condemned John Howard's long-awaited industrial relations package, saying it promises little, guarantees nothing and may still be challenged in the High Court.

Legal Advice - Church drops silence clause in sex payouts (News Interactive) WHILE


Church drops silence clause in sex payouts (News Interactive)
WHILE child migrants and other boys abused by the Christian Brothers have received a public apology, many victims were silenced by confidentiality clauses seeking to absolve the Catholic teaching order of liability.

States consider court IR challenge (News Interactive)
THE states are flagging a possible High Court challenge to the Federal Government's workplace reforms once they see the final detail.

Legal Advice - City Pension System Secrets Revealed (10 News San Diego) SAN


City Pension System Secrets Revealed (10 News San Diego)
SAN DIEGO -- Another series of San Diego City Employee Retirement System e-mails, previously protected by attorney-client privilege, are now public, 10News reported.

States' High Court challenge still on (News Interactive)
STATE Labor leaders have condemned John Howard's long-awaited industrial relations package, saying it promises little, guarantees nothing and may still be challenged in the High Court.

Legal Advice - Australia's Howard Says Labor Changes Will Boost Jobs (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)


Australia's Howard Says Labor Changes Will Boost Jobs (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard said proposed changes aimed at simplifying the country's industrial relations system and encouraging more workplace contracts will produce additional jobs and higher wages.

The European Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA)
Sabadell, the sixth largest Spanish banks, launched on 6 October 2005 Cuenta M s , its new current account, which offers, in addition to traditional services, original non-financial services such as legal advice and home repairs.

Legal Advice - Changes don't soften Govt's IR policy: ACTU head (Australian Broadcasting


Changes don't soften Govt's IR policy: ACTU head (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
ACTU secretary Greg Combet says the Government's industrial relations policy changes are only a re-presentation, rather than a softening, of the original package.

Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News)
Timothy Flanigan, a corporate lawyer with close ties to indicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, on Friday withdrew his nomination to become second-in-command at the Justice Department amid questions about his relationship with the lobbyist.

Legal Advice - Changes don't soften Govt's IR policy: ACTU head (Australian Broadcasting


Changes don't soften Govt's IR policy: ACTU head (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
ACTU secretary Greg Combet says the Government's industrial relations policy changes are only a re-presentation, rather than a softening, of the original package.

Legal Advice - Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via


Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News)
Timothy Flanigan, a corporate lawyer with close ties to indicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, on Friday withdrew his nomination to become second-in-command at the Justice Department amid questions about his relationship with the lobbyist.

Australia's Howard Says Labor Changes Will Boost Jobs (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard said proposed changes aimed at simplifying the country's industrial relations system and encouraging more workplace contracts will produce additional jobs and higher wages.

Legal Advice - Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail;


Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail; Phelan denies conflict of interest in having given him legal (Patriot Ledger)
QUINCY - Mayor William Phelan, who is a lawyer, gave legal advice 10 years ago to a firefighter who returned to work this summer after serving a year in jail for a fatal drunken driving accident.

Legal Advice - Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via


Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News)
Timothy Flanigan, a corporate lawyer with close ties to indicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, on Friday withdrew his nomination to become second-in-command at the Justice Department amid questions about his relationship with the lobbyist.

The European Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA)
Sabadell, the sixth largest Spanish banks, launched on 6 October 2005 Cuenta M s , its new current account, which offers, in addition to traditional services, original non-financial services such as legal advice and home repairs.

Legal Advice - Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via


Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News)
Timothy Flanigan, a corporate lawyer with close ties to indicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, on Friday withdrew his nomination to become second-in-command at the Justice Department amid questions about his relationship with the lobbyist.

Sunday Oct 09, 2005 (Rockland Village Soup)
ROCKLAND (Oct 9): Beginning in late October, New Hope for Women, the domestic and dating violence project serving Knox, Lincoln and Waldo Counties, will offer direct legal services to victims of domestic abuse who cannot afford to hire an attorney on their own.

Legal Advice - Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail;


Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail; Phelan denies conflict of interest in having given him legal (Patriot Ledger)
QUINCY - Mayor William Phelan, who is a lawyer, gave legal advice 10 years ago to a firefighter who returned to work this summer after serving a year in jail for a fatal drunken driving accident.

6 October 2005 (dotpackaging)
Free legal advice offer THE British Printing Industries Federation is hosting the first BPIF Legal Clinic to offer free 20-minute advice slots for visitors attending Digital Print World at Earl's Court 2 from October 18-20.

Legal Advice - The European Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA) Sabadell, the


The European Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA)
Sabadell, the sixth largest Spanish banks, launched on 6 October 2005 Cuenta M s , its new current account, which offers, in addition to traditional services, original non-financial services such as legal advice and home repairs.

Legal Advice - Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)


Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Police Commission has been given legal advice that it should not consider acting police chief Darryl da Costa for the permanent chief's job until issues arising from an RCMP investigation and a citizen's complaint are resolved.

Legal Advice - Australia's Howard Says Labor Changes Will Boost Jobs (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)


Australia's Howard Says Labor Changes Will Boost Jobs (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
Oct. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard said proposed changes aimed at simplifying the country's industrial relations system and encouraging more workplace contracts will produce additional jobs and higher wages.

The European Financial Management & Marketing Association (EFMA)
Sabadell, the sixth largest Spanish banks, launched on 6 October 2005 Cuenta M s , its new current account, which offers, in addition to traditional services, original non-financial services such as legal advice and home repairs.

Legal Advice - Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via


Justice Department nominee linked to lobbyist withdraws (Chicago Tribune via Yahoo! News)
Timothy Flanigan, a corporate lawyer with close ties to indicted Republican lobbyist Jack Abramoff, on Friday withdrew his nomination to become second-in-command at the Justice Department amid questions about his relationship with the lobbyist.

Making the case for, against DeLay (Austin American-Statesman)
Lawyers aligned on both sides of indictments look at how the evidence might stack up in court.

Legal Advice - Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail;


Staying put: Mayor won t oust fireman now out of jail; Phelan denies conflict of interest in having given him legal (Patriot Ledger)
QUINCY - Mayor William Phelan, who is a lawyer, gave legal advice 10 years ago to a firefighter who returned to work this summer after serving a year in jail for a fatal drunken driving accident.

Workers cheer anti-violence law (The Journal News)
NEW CITY Dilcia Suazo of the Rockland Family Shelter gives the example of a battered woman to emphasize why last week's reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act was essential.

Legal Advice - Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)


Lawyer sees hiring da Costa as risky (Nanaimo Daily News)
EDMONTON - The Edmonton Police Commission has been given legal advice that it should not consider acting police chief Darryl da Costa for the permanent chief's job until issues arising from an RCMP investigation and a citizen's complaint are resolved.

6 October 2005 (dotpackaging)
Free legal advice offer THE British Printing Industries Federation is hosting the first BPIF Legal Clinic to offer free 20-minute advice slots for visitors attending Digital Print World at Earl's Court 2 from October 18-20.