March 30, 2023 | Law.com
9th Circuit: Seattle Landlords Can Inquire About Tenants' Criminal History"Businesses and governments routinely ask about criminal history in a variety of contexts like employment, business licenses, childcare, and firearm purchases," the majority wrote. "Landlords deserve the same right."
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
March 20, 2023 | Law.com
Family Law Attorney Avoids Suspension for Improper Serving of Subpoena, State High Court Issues Public CensureWhile American Bar Association Standards sanctions would typically impose a suspension for Rostad's apparent knowledge of improperly withholding material information from the court, the hearing panel found Rostad's commitment to family law and community service as evidence of her good character.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
March 16, 2023 | Corporate Counsel
'Preparation, Preparation, Preparation': How Smaller Tech Companies Can Mitigate Climate Disclosure RisksA potentially forthcoming climate reporting requirement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has legal experts worried about a looming litigation risk for companies that don't have a robust team in place for tracking emissions data.
By Marianna Wharry
5 minute read
March 13, 2023 | Law.com
Split High Court Suspends Attorney Indefinitely for Misconduct in Family Law CaseA Maryland attorney's misrepresentations to a circuit court and "obstructive" behavior in a divorce and custody proceeding have resulted in his indefinite suspension by a divided Maryland Supreme Court.
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
March 13, 2023 | Law.com
In First Impression Case, Appeals Court Says Out-of-State Medical Center's Virtual Treatment Not Enough to Establish Jurisdiction"Rather than a case about Wake Forest reaching into Virginia, this is a case of a plaintiff reaching back into North Carolina," Court of Appeals Judge Kimberley Slayton White wrote.
By Marianna Wharry
5 minute read
March 08, 2023 | Law.com
6th Circuit Reinstates Debt Collection Suit: Plaintiff 'Can Hang Her Hat on' Attorney's Alleged FDCPA ViolationUnder the FDCPA, the one-year statute of limitations for claims begins the date the violation occurs, the opinion said.
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
March 07, 2023 | Law.com
State High Court Indefinitely Suspends Convicted Attorney for Stealing Nearly $130K From ClientButtars was indicted for theft of a person from a protected class, a second-class felony, in October 2018 and pleaded guilty in May 2019 to a fourth-degree felony charge in connection to his legal services to E.H. He received a sentence to two years of community control, ordered to complete 100 hours of community service and pay $29,450 in restitution to E.H. within two years.
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
March 03, 2023 | Law.com
Drawing Distinction Between 'Intentional Dishonesty' and 'Serious Errors,' Court Hands Immigration Lawyer 90-Day SuspensionA Dallas attorney received a 90-day suspension from the Maryland Supreme Court on Monday after it found that he failed to competently represent two…
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
March 02, 2023 | Law.com
AG's Office: Electron Hydro, COO Could Face $1M in Fines, Restitution for Polluting Puyallup River"When I took office, very few environmental crimes were criminally prosecuted," Ferguson said in a media release. "I created our Environmental Protection Division to take on bad actors who endanger our shared environment. Electron Hydro and Thom Fischer's reckless conduct damaged this waterway and put species like salmon at risk. My office will hold accountable any companies that pollute our rivers, put aquatic life at risk and endanger the health of communities."
By Marianna Wharry
3 minute read
February 28, 2023 | Law.com
First Circuit: Attorney's 'False Oaths' Warrants Denial of Chapter 7 Discharge"We agree with the bankruptcy court that Kupperstein's 'belated and illogical justifications only served to enhance the appearance of fraud,'" Rhode Island District Judge Mary S. McElroy wrote for the panel, sitting by designation.
By Marianna Wharry
4 minute read
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