Legal Ethics
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Legal Ethics, Money
Rich Irony In Attorney Lawsuit
Client's reason for filing a lawsuit against his attorney could not be more perfect. -
Legal Ethics
Charleston Shooting Prosecutor Hit With Ethics Violations? FOIA Request Seeks Answers.
Amid reports that the prosecutor in charge of the Charleston shooting case earned disciplinary action, a FOIA request seeks all prior complaints and actions against her. - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Biglaw, Canada, Legal Ethics
The View From Up North: Canadian Law Firm To Pay $45 Million Judgment For Breach Of Fiduciary Duty
You don’t need an elaborate system to resolve conflict. It's as simple as, “Hey, aren’t we already working on that matter for somebody else?”
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Crime, Legal Ethics
Lawyer Arrested With A Whole Lot Of Cocaine Hidden In A Very Uncomfortable Place
This lawyer reportedly tried to go above and beyond for his imprisoned client. -
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Legal Ethics
Judge At The Wrong End Of A Gavel Bang Gets 5 Years In Federal Prison
Enjoy the schadenfreude when a judge finds himself at the mercy of a court -- when he is accused of abusing his judicial authority. -
Benchslaps, Legal Ethics
You Won't Believe How Far These Lawyers Went To Win A Big Case
The adage is "quitters never win," but maybe these folks should have quit when they were ahead. -
Legal Ethics, Social Media
New York Social Media Ethics Guidelines: A Road Map Or Rabbit Hole?
Mandating knowledge and lawyer competency of social media seems a little foolhardy. - Sponsored
How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report. -
Attorney Misconduct, Biglaw, Legal Ethics
Biglaw Partner And Associate Destroyed Evidence, Suborned Perjury
What Biglaw firm is in hot water for ordering the destruction of dox? -
Attorney Misconduct, Canada, Legal Ethics
The View From Up North: The Wisdom Of Calling The Law Society A 'Turd'
Insulting the body that's disciplining you is not a wise idea -- for your pocketbook, or for advancing the valid reform proposals you might have. -
Attorney Misconduct, Federal Judges, Legal Ethics
Federal Judge Implicated In Love Triangle With Lawyer And Client
Another wild set of allegations -- love, lawyering, and judicial vengeance. -
Legal Ethics
Homeless Lawyer Is Terrible Lawyer, Says Supreme Court
As lawyers, we should be outraged over homelessness among our profession. But this particular homeless guy still seems like a jerk. -
Legal Ethics, Racism
Attorney Doubles Down On Racist, Offensive Comments
Practice pointer: when engaged in the practice of law, don't be racist -- actually, don't be racist at all, but you've got to expect some repercussions when there is a record of your racism involved.
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Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery
Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report.
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Legal Ethics
Disciplinary Authorities Don't Look Kindly On Threatening To Kill Your Client
Small Penises And Duels -- A Curious Lawyer Fee Dispute. -
Legal Ethics, Sex Scandals
Ex-Biglaw Partner Gets License Suspended For Sexual Relationship With Client
A lesson for all lawyers: never let a client check out your "briefs." -
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Legal Ethics
'Bro Code' Incompatible With Judicial Code Of Conduct
It's good to look out for your friends, but maybe don't violate the judge code of conduct. -
Books, Crime, Legal Ethics
When A Lawyer Becomes A Criminal
A lawyer falls in love with her famous client and slips him drugs in prison. But that's not the end of her story. -
Crime, Legal Ethics
Peeping Tom Attorney Can Lawyer No More
What happens when a lawyer is a peeping Tom? -
Legal Ethics
Texas Judge Reprimanded After Political Speech
Hey, maybe judges shouldn't compare defendants in front of them to Hannibal Lecter.