"I in no way attempted to deceive the government or do anything illegal, " he told the judge.

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Neither Loucks nor any of those who preceded or will doubtless follow him have done anything illegal or even, under current professional codes, unethical in joining their respective white shoe firms.

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Mr. Alioto did not present any evidence demonstrating that Mr. Ratzenberger or his agents did anything illegal and failed to show any specific promises or agreements made by Mr. Ratzenberger and his agents.

FORBES: Cliff Is Not a Thief

At this point, before we know all the facts, there's no reason to believe that Rove, O'Neill or Cheney did anything illegal.

CNN: Bill Press: No free ride for Bush officials

After all, there is still no suggestion she has done anything illegal or improper.

BBC: More twists in Cherie Blair case

The Pentagon has denied doing anything illegal, or conducting operations without the knowledge of the CIA and Congress.

NPR: Secretary-Nominee Gates Has Critics and Fans

They labeled the audit as "rife with inaccuracies, " denying that the 70-year-old union chief did anything that was illegal or violated the union's policies.

WSJ: NBA Players Fire Union Head

In 2011 Canada made it illegal to possess or import anything (from chemicals to beakers) with the purpose of making meth or MDMA, the active ingredient in ecstasy.

ECONOMIST: The methamphetamine business

However, the parties can agree on anything that is not otherwise illegal or a violation of public policy AND relatively few cases involving division of property are resolved in court.

FORBES: How To Handle Difficult To Divide Assets

As a former SEC attorney, I have always thought (and indeed advised clients) that it is illegal to represent that the SEC has approved or recommends anything, especially a given transaction.

FORBES: Absolute Immunity for FINRA Mall Cops: FUHGEDDABOUDIT!