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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 Adolfo Pesquera | May 2, 2024
The State Bar of Texas reports 12 attorneys for disciplinary action in its May 1 report. There were no disbarments.
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By Cheryl Miller | May 2, 2024
Judge Yvette Roland said Eastman continues to pose a threat to the public.
2 minute read
By Lisa Willis | May 1, 2024
The victim told police the attorney had his passenger window down and said "he was going to ... kill him."
5 minute read
By Brian Lee | April 29, 2024
The release of police bodycam footage of the April 22 incident showed the Western New York prosecutor cursing at the officer when he caught up to her in her garage.
3 minute read
By Gail J. Cohen | April 28, 2024
Legal groups in the Canadian province call a new bill that would change the regulatory regime "seriously flawed," arguing that it will put lawyer independence at risk.
5 minute read
By Committee on Judicial Ethics | April 25, 2024
May a part-time judge serve as special counsel for the County Attorney's office, a position which includes no criminal prosecutorial duties and which would be insulated from all matters involving the district attorney, public defender, conflict defender, and county sheriff in the judge's own county? Must the judge seek advance written approval for dual employment pursuant to 22 NYCRR 50.3?
2 minute read
By Michael A. Mora | April 25, 2024
The attorney, who is self-represented, allegedly spent client money on payments to multiple entities, such as American Express, Home Depot, BB Nails & Spa, Publix and Poshmark.
3 minute read
By Adolfo Pesquera | April 25, 2024
The criminal investigation originated from a civil lawsuit filed in 2020 by a paralegal and convicted felon for healthcare fraud, who upon release from prison went to work for the attorney.
4 minute read
By Committee on Judicial Ethic | April 24, 2024
A judge may not accept an award prominently sponsored by a commercial entity, even where the award is unannounced and ancillary to a fund-raising event for a not-for-profit organization. However, nothing in the rules precludes the judge from attending the underlying fund-raiser.
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By Colleen Murphy | April 24, 2024
"In imposing only an admonition, the Board weighed, in mitigation, that none of respondent's clients were harmed, he stipulated to his misconduct and consented to discipline, and, most significantly, he has no prior discipline in more than fifty years at the bar," a Disciplinary Review Board letter said.
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