In a disciplinary matter involving former McGlinchey Stafford partner John Clegg, the Supreme Court of Louisiana has determined that the law firm did not violate confidentiality when it reported his drug use to the state's attorney discipline body. At issue was whether the confidentiality that Clegg was owed as a participant in the Lawyers Assistance Program, which precludes LAP volunteers and professionals from reporting lawyers in the rehabilitation program to disciplinary authorities, applied to McGlinchey Stafford.
July 16, 2010 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
New Orleans firm McGlinchey Stafford was in a tough spot after one of its partners repeatedly tested positive for cocaine use. The Supreme Court of Louisiana has made its predicament a little easier for the firm but harder for lawyers seeking help.
In a disciplinary matter involving former partner John Clegg, the state’s high court determined that the law firm did not violate confidentiality when it reported his drug use to the state’s attorney discipline body.
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