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.
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.
By Michael A. Mora | March 29, 2024
Judge Gilbert Smith Jr. found that the "respondent's conduct was intentional and a suspension is warranted."
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.
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.
By Michael A. Mora | March 28, 2024
The disciplinary action ranges from disbarment to public reprimand.
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.
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.
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.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
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.
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