So Phoenix decided to pick up the way of attorney again? I thought he decided to just take care of Apollo and his foster daughter, but then again my memory of Apollo justice is very hazy :P.
I think as well that it's a unfortunate that the makers decided to not give Apollo a second chance. I know at least from the gamefaqs board that Apollo and the rather friendly/cooperative relation to Klavier wasn't received very positively, although I liked this kind of approach =/.
Be it as it is, let's wait for more information. If a miracle happens maye we'll get to see Iris again *awww*