Impeachment Prosecutor Calls 12 Witnesses Against Blago
The prosecutor in Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich's pending impeachment trial in the state Senate said today he will call more…
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Illinois House Impeaches Blago
The Illinois House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to impeach the Pepperdine University School of Law's most prestigious alum, Governor Rod…
Obama Aides Lawyer Up for Blago Probe
Top aides to President-elect Barack Obama are lawyering up, in anticipation of questioning in the probe of Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich's…
ATL Readers Choose “Lawyer of the Year,” and It’s Exactly Who You’d Expect
Above the Law has announced its Lawyer of the Year, based on a reader poll. And it's exactly who you'd…
Bradley Lerman Leaves Winston & Strawn Because of Drugs
Bradley Lerman, a partner at Chicago's Winston & Strawn who has represented Illinois Governors Rod Blagojevich and George Ryan, is…
Lawyers in Time Magazine’s “Person of the Year”
Time Magazine has published its Person of the Year issue, and has shocked the world by choosing the come-from-behind candidate,…
Blago’s Lawyer to Challenge “Illegal” Wiretaps
Indicted Governor Rod Blagojevich's attorney will challenge the lawfulness of the court-ordered wiretaps offered as evidence in federal corruption allegations…
Blagojevich Admits to Being “No Legal Scholar”
Apparently, indicted Illinois Governor MIlorad "Rod" Blagojevich is a lawyer, but not a very good one. From US News &…
“Devil’s Advocate” Joins Blagojevich Defense Team
Embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich will retain Edward Genson, of Chicago's Genson & Gillespie today, according to news sources. Genson…
Illinois Legislature to Consider Blagojevich Impeachment
The speaker of the Illinois house is convening a special panel to determine if Governor Rod Blagojevich should be impeached…
Blagojevich Owes Winston Strawn Over Half A Million Dollars
We reported yesterday that embattled Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was no longer using Chicago's Winston Strawn to defend him against…
Blagojevich’s Troubles Deepen [Update]
Today in Rod Blagojevich news: The Washington Post reports that the mysterious "senate candidate" that Blagojevich is recorded on tape…