Clinton won't be disbarred in office; that's prediction of ethics experts, citing delays, recusals

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The remote chances that Pres Bill Clinton will be disbarred for his perjury in the Paula Jones case are discussed. Disbarment will probably take longer than Clinton's remaining term as president, and the use of Arkansas precedent would mean that the president may not lose his law license at all.

Admission to the bar, Investigations, Discipline, Clinton, Bill

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Heeding the call; summoned to war, lawyers leave much behind - including their practices

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The narratives of some of the attorneys who left their legal practices to serve in 2001's Afghanistan Conflict are told.

Personal narratives, Military aspects, Afghanistan Conflict, 2001-

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Lawyer of the year; John Ashcroft; changing the rules

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John Ashcroft, US attorney general, chosen to be the National Law Journal's lawyer of the year for 2001, is profiled. His response to the terrorist attacks on September 11 made Ashcroft famous, and included support for the expansion of federal criminal power under the USA Patriot Act. Runners-up are also covered.

Achievements and awards, Attorneys general, Ashcroft, John D.

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