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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 MARK DUBOIS | July 11, 2017
I recently had the privilege of working with two judges on different CLE programs, both dealing with the issue of candor to the tribunal. It's a sticky, tricky subject — both for the bench and the bar.
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By Gabrielle Orum Hernandez, Legaltech News | July 11, 2017
In the wake of a New Jersey ethics opinion prohibiting lawyers in the state from working with online legal service providers Avvo, LegalZoom and Rocket Lawyer, the latter two companies have taken steps to right the ship, while Avvo says it is considering an exit.
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By P.J. D'Annunzio | July 10, 2017
Don't watch dirty videos at work: It seems like a common-sense rule, especially since the statewide embarrassment that was "porngate" is likely to still be fresh in the minds of Pennsylvania's public officials. But that rudimentary lesson was apparently lost on a Monroe County magisterial district judge who last week was hit with ethics charges.
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By dailybusinessreview | Daily Business Review | July 10, 2017
The legal profession must do a better job of addressing and accomodating mental illness, writes Fort Lauderdale litigator Jay Cohen, a member of the Florida Bar board of governors.
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By Stephan C. Hansbury | July 10, 2017
The chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mediator Standards offers this article to promote awareness and deeper understanding of the complaint process.
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By njlawjournal | New Jersey Law Journal | July 10, 2017
NJ Commission on Professionalism seeks candidates for awards
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By Katelyn Polantz and Mike Scarcella | July 10, 2017
Christopher Wray, the King & Spalding white-collar partner who was nominated to replace fired FBI director James Comey, reported earning $9.2 million in his partnership share from 2016 and so far this year, according to financial documents made available Monday. Wray, a King & Spalding partner for nearly 12 years in the firm's Washington and Atlanta offices, also revealed numerous big-name clients in the required disclosure, released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics. Wray is set to appear Wednesday for his confirmation hearing.
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By Celia Ampel | July 7, 2017
Bernardo Roman presented almost no defense as the Florida Bar recommended his disbarment.
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By Michael Marciano | July 7, 2017
Connecticut's Statewide Grievance Committee has released summaries with results of the following disciplinary hearings held in May. Complaints included violations of rules of professional conduct, problems associated with drugs and/or alcohol, neglect of clients' cases and stealing funds from clients.
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By Commentary by Oscar A. Sanchez | July 7, 2017
The proposed mediation rule changes may be ill-advised, but opposition should not be based on misconceptions about the role of mediation in the justice system, writes mediator Oscar A. Sanchez.
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