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January 17, 2008

LNL – Scruggs remains without local counsel

Scruggs remains without local counsel Federal judge Neal Biggers was either making a joke about Mississippi lawyers or simply voicing his opinion on a rule that requires defendants like prominent trial lawyer Richard “Dickie” Scruggs to employ local counsel Wednesday. “I’m not sure that’s a good rule anyway,” Biggers said shortly after rejecting a motion…
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January 17, 2008

LNL – Delays in Scruggs case move trial again

Delays in Scruggs case move trial again U.S. District Judge Neal Biggers told those in his courtroom Wednesday morning that Scruggs’ bribery trial will begin March 31 instead of Feb. 25. Following the November indictment of Scruggs and four others, the first trial date was set for Jan. 22. “I’m not going to continue this…