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Law Practice

Apr. 14, 2010

Tensions Fester Under S.F.'s Current U.S. Attorney

The tension between the criminal defense bar and federal prosecutors in the Northern District hasn't abated, even with a new U.S. attorney waiting in the wings.

By Rebecca Beyer

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - The tension between the criminal defense bar and federal prosecutors in the Northern District hasn't abated, even with a new U.S. attorney waiting in the wings.

In March, 14 months after he took office, President Barack Obama nominated Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe partner Melinda L. Haag to be the district's next U.S. Attorney. She has yet to be confirmed...

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