Legal Ethics & Attorney Discipline

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.

  • National Law Journal

    Regulatory Challenges Deter Investors From Justice Tech Startups—But the Opportunity Is Massive

    By Isha Marathe | April 1, 2024

    Three main regulatory hurdles stand in the way of justice tech companies hoping to succeed in a tough market. But if they can get around them, the benefits may result in windfalls.

    6 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    Murdaugh Gets 40-Year Federal Sentence for Stealing From Clients, Law Firm

    By Jeffrey Collins | The Associated Press | April 1, 2024

    The disbarred South Carolina attorney who was convicted of murdering his wife and son also was ordered to pay more than $8 million in restitutiob to his financial victims.

    4 minute read

  • Daily Business Review

    Ex-Candidate for State Attorney Faces 60-Day Suspension

    By Michael A. Mora | March 29, 2024

    Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. found that the "respondent's conduct was intentional and a suspension is warranted."

    4 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-92

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | March 28, 2024

    A city court judge whose caseload may include criminal matters may attend meetings of local not-for-profit neighborhood/community groups as a guest speaker. At such meetings, the judge (1) should not speak about the root causes of violence and potential solutions through the lens of the judge's past and current professional experiences but (2) may otherwise discuss a variety of legal topics, including court procedures, the judge's professional career and judicial role, and governing law, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct.

    7 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    Murdaugh's Lawyers Want to Make Public Statements About Stolen Money. FBI Says Murdaugh Lied

    By Jeffrey Collins | The Associated Press | March 28, 2024

    Attorneys for the South Carolina attorney who was convicted of murder made the request in a court filing Thursday after federal prosecutors asked a judge earlier this week to keep the statements secret. They argued that Murdaugh wasn't telling the truth and that his plea deal on theft and other charges should be thrown out at a sentencing hearing scheduled for Monday.

    4 minute read

  • Daily Business Review

    Florida Supreme Court Suspends 6 Attorneys

    By Michael A. Mora | March 28, 2024

    The disciplinary action ranges from disbarment to public reprimand.

    3 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-91

    By Committee on Judicial Ethics | March 27, 2024

    A full-time judge may (1) serve as treasurer of their local American Legion post and (2) participate in a regional American Legion service committee which strives to help women veterans, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct.

    8 minute read

  • The Recorder

    California Bar Court Recommends Disbarment for Former Trump Attorney John Eastman

    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.

    5 minute read

  • Daily Report Online

    Calif. Bar Court Recommends Disbarment of Ex-Trump Attorney Eastman, Who Also Faces Ga. Charges

    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.

    5 minute read

  • New York Law Journal

    Avoiding Conflicts with Prospective Clients

    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.

    8 minute read

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