New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | January 4, 2022
It is incumbent on this court to codify and clarify a recent exception to mandatory disbarment.
By Charles Toutant | December 29, 2021
"Simply put, Paul Bucco and Davis Bucco did not actually 'represent' H&H, they merely alleged they did, and whatever consequences may flow from that inaccurate characterization, such self-serving pronouncements cannot serve as the sole basis for the creation of an attorney-client relationship," the appeals court said.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | December 28, 2021
The case is a stark reminder of the consequences of failure to adhere to the letter of the rule.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Marc Garfinkle | December 27, 2021
Heady with the joy of holiday giving, I gift you this—my inaugural column for the New Year. I call it a gift so that you will receive it smilingly. Had I dubbed it more honestly "free advice you probably don't want to think about now," there would be fewer smiles.
By Allison Dunn | December 16, 2021
Richard Abbott, who has been the subject of disciplinary investigations for several years, sued the five justices of the Delaware Supreme Court and two attorneys from the state's disciplinary counsel, claiming that a probe into his conduct violated state and federal law.
By Marianna Wharry | December 14, 2021
Cary J. Frieze previously received an admonition from the Disciplinary Review Board in October 2019 for three violations — failure to comply with recordkeeping provisions, practicing law while ineligible and failing to cooperate with disciplinary authorities.
By Marianna Wharry | December 13, 2021
"Considering the conflicting disciplinary precedent, we view this case as an opportunity to settle and clarify New Jersey law regarding the breach of fiduciary obligations by attorneys serving as escrow agents in mortgage loan transactions," the DRB said.
By Charles Toutant | December 10, 2021
"Respectfully, no objective review of the facts could result in a shrug of the shoulders to allow a competitive builder to use the power of the grand jury, the office of the County Prosecutor, and law enforcement resources at his disposal to investigate and prosecute a competitive business," defense lawyer Christopher Adams said in seeking the state takeover of the case.
By Charles Toutant | December 10, 2021
An office assistant disclosed to investigators that in addition to the attorney, the two bookkeepers in the office were frequently absent due to health issues, and that "the median age of office staff was 70-plus years old."
By Jason Grant | December 6, 2021
During a reportedly tearful court remote appearance in April before Morris County Superior Court Judge Robert Hanna, Valandingham pleaded guilty to a third-degree charge of tampering with public records.
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