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Some lawyers are famous for the right reasons, while others are famous (read: infamous) for all the wrong reasons. In part two of this entertaining program, Andrew Struve chronicles the rise and fall of several infamous attorneys – ranging from F. Lee Bailey to Lynne Steward to Judge Thomas Porteous Jr. – and discusses how their conduct ran afoul of the law and the legal ethics rules. The program materials include an ethical violation scorecard so can play along as we catalog the legal ethics violations committed by this rogues gallery of disbarred attorneys.

Some lawyers are famous for the right reasons, while others are famous (read: infamous) for all the wrong reasons. This entertaining program chronicles the rise and fall of several infamous attorneys – ranging from President Richard Nixon to Roy Cohn to Michael Avenatti – and discusses how their conduct ran afoul of the law and the legal ethics rules. The program materials include an ethical violation scorecard so can play along as we catalog the legal ethics violations committed by this rogues gallery of disbarred attorneys.

In most cases, judges represent the best and brightest of the legal profession. Yet, there are a few who experienced spectacular falls from grace. In this entertaining program, Andrew Struve chronicles the rise and fall of several infamous judges – ranging from Sol Watchler to Walter Nixon to Harry Claiborne – and discusses how their conduct ran afoul of the law and the ethics rules. The program materials include an ethical violation scorecard so can play along as we catalog the ethics violations committed by this rogues gallery of former judges.

In this program, Zach illustrates why Nick’s negotiation tactics are so effective, discusses whether they violate the legal ethics rules, and suggests how you might respond if these sorts of tactics are used on you in a negotiation. Rules covered include: ABA Model Rules 1.3, 4.1 & 8.4; Cal. Business & Professions Code Sec. 6068.

In the latest installment in this popular series, Zach McGee discusses the “new” Rule 8.3 that requires California lawyers for the first time to report misconduct by other lawyers. This program includes a thorough discussion of ABA Model Rule 8.3, upon which California’s Rule 8.3 is based albeit with significant differences, as well as a review of the difficult issues that both California’s Rule 8.3 and ABA Model Rule 8.3 raise for practicing lawyers relating to self-reporting, confidentiality and discipline. Rules covered include: California Rules 1.6, 1.7, 1.15, 8.3 & 8.4; ABA Model Rules 1.6, 1.15, 8.3 & 8.4; and Cal. Business & Professions Code Sec. 6068, 6101, 6234.

Who killed JFK? While he doesn’t answer that question, in the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi discusses several legal issues arising from the assassination of President Kennedy including copyright, freedom of speech and the press, government takings, prosecutorial overreach, access to government records, and antitrust.

What is “slavery,” what is “involuntary servitude” and where do courts draw the lines between forced labor, physical coercion and civic duties that sometimes require free labor? The answers lie in part on the meaning of the Thirteenth Amendment. In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi takes a deep dive into this amendment, reminding us what it protects and illustrating its impact on the other constitutional protections we enjoy. Whether you are a budding constitutional scholar or simply looking for interesting facts to share at a cocktail party, this constitutional law series is for you.

In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi considers some fundamental questions about travel such as: Do you have a constitutional right to travel and can that right be suspended in emergencies? Why does the TSA have the right to search you and your luggage when you board a flight without a warrant or even probable cause? In this entertaining and informative program, Peter takes you on a world tour of the law as it relates to travel.

When is a trademark famous enough to receive heightened protection under federal law, including protection from being diluted by other similar marks? Peter Afrasiabi discusses the key contours of trademark law and trademark dilution claims in the context of litigation over famous marks including Jack Daniels, Porsche, Victoria’s Secret, Sony, Spotify and Pinterest.