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White House Counsel Hires 10 Attorneys

Ongoing investigations of the Bush administration by the Democrat-controlled Congress are good news for attorneys seeking work in the White House. White House Counsel Fred Fielding announced today that his office has hired nine lawyers, five of them for newly created positions, reports the Washington Post. A source says a…

Jun 9, 2007 4:35 AM CDT

Murder Case Based on DNA Database Find

A man identified as a murder suspect through a national DNA database is on trial in Fairfax County, Va., for a murder committed almost 19 years ago. Alfredo R. Prieto was on California’s death row for a rape and murder when a match was found between his DNA and that…

Jun 6, 2007 7:06 PM CDT

Lawyers Seek Leniency for Libby

Lawyers for the vice president’s former chief of staff argued yesterday that their client should be spared from prison because of his distinguished record of public service. Lawyers for I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby said in a court filing that the prison term of 30 to 37 months requested by prosecutors…

Jun 1, 2007 5:06 PM CDT

The D.C. Power Web

With a new Democratic-controlled Congress warming up to exercise its investigative and oversight authority, the revolving door of lawyers moving between Washington’s K Street and Capitol Hill—and back again—is spinning fast.

Mar 1, 2007 5:37 PM CST

Hand It Over

Ethics Duties Conflict When Lawyers Receive Evidence From Clients in Criminal Cases

Dec 29, 2005 11:12 AM CST

White House Counsel Hires 10 Attorneys

Murder Case Based on DNA Database Find

Lawyers Seek Leniency for Libby

The D.C. Power Web

Hand It Over

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