* A lawyer for a Pennsylvania man, who allegedly pretended to be his dead mother to cast an extra vote, claims his client was engaged in “civil disobedience.” Pretty sure Gandhi and MLK didn’t use that strategy… [Yahoo News]
* President Trump issued a flurry of pardons and commutations yesterday to many individuals in his political circle and others. [CNN]
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* A Colorado lawyer is accused of allegedly mishandling $2 million earmarked by clients to purchase personal protective equipment. [Denver Post]
* Walmart is being sued over allegations that the company helped fuel the opioid crises. [New York Times]
* A New York lawyer, who allegedly went on a racist rant at a restaurant in 2018, has been disciplined for his conduct. [New York Post]
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* Somewhat relatedly, a Texas judge, who allegedly used racial slurs against Mexicans, has been sanctioned. [Texas Lawyer]
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].