* The Ohio Supreme Court said a lawyer’s “pants are charred” by lies, and disbarred the attorney for allegedly practicing law while suspended and other misconduct. That’s quite a “burn”… [Columbus Dispatch]
* A new lawsuit alleges that a well-known Los Angeles attorney stole from clients to finance “a public image of obscene wealth” for himself and his wife, singer and “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne. [Los Angeles Times]
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* Ivanka Trump was deposed on Tuesday in a lawsuit alleging misuse of funds designated for the Trump Inauguration. [CNN]
* A 37-year-old attorney has been confirmed as a federal judge in Mississippi. [Jackson Free Press]
* Joe Exotic’s lawyer claims that the former zookeeper is close to receiving a presidential pardon. Maybe President Trump wants another season of Tiger King… [Business Insider]
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Jordan Rothman is a partner of The Rothman Law Firm, a full-service New York and New Jersey law firm. He is also the founder of Student Debt Diaries, a website discussing how he paid off his student loans. You can reach Jordan through email at [email protected].