Giving Free Aid to the Poor – A Possibility for Mississippi Lawyers
9/20/2010 In Mississippi, there has been a proposal that lawyers would be giving 20 hours as free legal service to the poor every year. The Supreme Court of Mississippi is reviewing this proposal but apparently, not all lawyers in Mississippi are amenable to the idea. One lawyer from the City of Flowood, Don Lacy, called […]
Three More Lawyers to Defend Casey Anthony
9/20/2010 Three more lawyers were added to the team of attorneys defending Casey Anthony, who was charged with 1st-degree murder, for the death of her own daughter Caylee Marie Anthony. Attorney Jose Baez made the announcement on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 that Charles Green and Ann Finnell will be included in the team for […]
Texas Governor’s Travel Vouchers – Lawyers Arguing on Their Disclosure
9/20/2010 Seeking to uphold the Public Information Act for the benefit of news organizations, William Christian argued that the travel vouchers for the protective detail of Gov. Rick Perry must be released to the public, since the records are vital to news reporters. William Christian represented the Houston Chronicle, Austin American-Statesman, and San Antonio Express-News. […]
Tough Challenges Ahead for the New Baltimore City State Prosecutor
9/20/2010 The people have indeed spoken, and the change in the criminal justice system that Baltimoreans desire finally manifested when Gregg Bernstein won the race for city state prosecutor, over incumbent Patricia Jessamy. Along with winning any race, one must be able to meet the tough challenges that lie ahead, and one of those challenges […]