A pair of articles in our sister publication, the New York Law Journal, make for compelling reading as well as providing a cautionary tale to all of us who get tangled in the adrenaline rush of the battlefield to the detriment of the profession and our professional obligations.

"Dorsey Firm Sanctioned as Part of Judge’s Manifesto on Civility in Legal Profession," published on Nov. 30, and "Southern District of New York Bars Former Law Firm Partner Pending Misconduct Probe," published April 14, tell the story of the overly aggressive tactics used by one lawyer while leading a litigation team in a trade secret dispute in front of Judge Harold Baer Jr.