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A wealth of articles, columns and case digests examining all the various aspects of attorney ethics and discipline, from quick hit news stories to deep analysis to "how to" or cautionary columns and stories.
By Cedra Mayfield | February 7, 2024
"The rule of law may be under attack in aspects of culture and society," said Presiding Justice Nels S.D. Peterson Tuesday.
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By Casey Laffey, Ian Turetsky, Zachary Kaye and Samantha Arnold | February 7, 2024
A recent decision from the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of State of New York, "Tsung Tsin Ass'n, Inc. v. Tian Xiang Zhu," underscores the importance of litigants' adherence to the rules of discovery and court orders, and the serious consequences they can face for failing to do so. This article summarizes the decision and offers guidance as to best practices in light of it.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 6, 2024
A town justice may provide armed security services at a restricted federal facility outside the jurisdiction where the judge presides, where the facility is not open to the public and the position does not involve police or peace officer status and is not authorized to make arrests.
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By Eden Landow | February 6, 2024
Two attorney discipline opinions were issued by the court on Tuesday.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 5, 2024
A full-time judge may serve on a nominating committee which reviews employment applications for a local Boy Scout Council, and makes recommendations to the Council's board of directors.
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By Emily Cousins | February 5, 2024
"You're a lawyer. You know I need to have evidence. You can't just assert things," Judge Thomas Moukawsher said in the hearing on the motion to disqualify.
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By Eric Tucker | The Associated Press | February 5, 2024
The strategy underscores the extent to which the former president views his four criminal cases as battles to be won not just in a courtroom but in the court of public opinion.
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By Michael A. Mora | February 5, 2024
The case shows how the use of private judges can expedite complex litigation matters, including sanctionable conduct, said Jordan Shaw, a partner at Zebersky Payne.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | February 4, 2024
Where a judge has only a professional relationship with an attorney, and has no pre-existing relationship with the attorney's non-attorney child, what are the judge's ethical obligations after officiating at and attending the attorney's child's wedding?
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By Allison Dunn | February 2, 2024
"Respondent's conduct undoubtedly harmed the public's perception of the legal profession by making offensive and disrespectful statements in court and in public about opposing counsel, members of our judiciary, and other government officials. Respondent's statements were republished in various news outlets, widely circulating her misconduct and casting a negative light on New Mexico lawyers," the New Mexico Supreme Court said in a per curiam censure order.
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