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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 Cheryl Miller | March 27, 2024
"Given the serious and extensive nature of Eastman's unethical actions, the most severe available professional sanction is warranted to protect the public and preserve the public confidence in the legal system," State Bar Court Judge Yvette Roland wrote.
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By Cheryl Miller | March 27, 2024
Eastman has continued practicing law as part of a team of attorneys representing U.S. House Republicans Matt Gaetz of Florida and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia in a lawsuit accusing the California cities of Riverside and Anaheim of canceling rallies they were scheduled to appear at in 2021 because of the politicians' pro-Trump views.
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By Anthony E. Davis and Janis M. Meyer | March 27, 2024
When approached with a new potential representation, a lawyer needs to do a conflicts check. Once that clears, what is stopping them from jumping in and getting as much information as possible to demonstrate to the potential client that they are the right choice? In reality, they should take precautions to ensure that not only the lawyer but the entire firm are not disqualified.
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By Committee on Judicial Ethics | March 26, 2024
Must a part-time attorney judge disqualify in matters involving a prosecutor whose spouse is a partner in the judge's own law firm?
2 minute read
By Avalon Zoppo | March 26, 2024
Clark has been charged with attempting to engage in conduct involving dishonesty and conduct interfering with the administration of justice over a letter he pressed his superiors to send to Georgia lawmakers stating that DOJ had "significant concerns" that potentially affected Georgia's election.
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By Avalon Zoppo | March 26, 2024
"I kind of said [to Clark], 'Where are you getting this from? You're not involved in any of these investigations. You haven't been briefed on anything,'" said Richard Donoghue.
4 minute read
By Charles Toutant | March 26, 2024
In a review of recent votes of the Disciplinary Review Board, where the vote on a disciplinary action was not unanimous, Judge Maurice Gallipoli sided with the stricter faction more than half the time.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | March 26, 2024
"The breach of fiduciary claims against Mr. Herz as trustee remain and will be litigated. We very much look forward to that," plaintiffs attorney Anthony G. Buzbee said.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | March 26, 2024
Asked why Ken Paxton was paying restitution to victims if he was innocent, defense attorney Dan Cogdell said, "It's cheaper than what he would've had to pay me if we went to trial."
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By David Horrigan, Relativity | March 26, 2024
Disbarred over e-discovery violations? Yes. David-Vega is important because the case illustrates the very serious consequences of serious discovery abuse.
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