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Attorney Suspended, but Mental Impairments Mitigate Against Harsher Sanctions for 53 Ethics Violations

"We recognize how respondent's mental impairment affected his client representation, and we afford it due mitigating weight," Justice Elizabeth D. Walker wrote on behalf of the court. "We also commend his actions to address it, and we acknowledge his continued efforts toward mental health recovery. But his impairment does not insulate him from meaningful sanctions."
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Michigan Attorney Convicted of Failing to Report $2.6M in Income, Funds Kept in Undisclosed IOLTA Account

Federal prosecutors alleged that Collins filed false personal tax returns for 2012, 2015, and 2018; filed a false 2012 amended return; and filed a false 2015 corporate return for Alpha Living. Collins failed to report approximately $600,000 in income earned in 2012; more than $800,000 in 2015; and around $300,000 in 2018, the DOJ reported.
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National Law Journal

New Suit Highlights Wave of Pushback on Nondisclosure Agreements in Sex Assault Cases

A court filing focusing on a non-disclosure agreements signed with Kanakuk Ministries following sexual child abuse comes days after Congress passed the Speak Out Act addressing the issue of NDAs in the context of sexual abuse and harassment.
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How I Made Practice Group Co-Chair: 'Truly Care,' Says Katie Gates Calderon of Shook, Hardy & Bacon

"The role I value most is an informal one. Being a dedicated ally and providing a safe space for lawyers and professional staff to voice their thoughts has allowed me to keep a finger on the pulse of our DE&I successes, as well as hurdles we still need to navigate."
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Law.com

Illinois Pretrial Implementation Task Force Providing Seminars on Abolishing Cash Bail

The Pretrial Fairness Act, which primarily abolishes cash bail in pretrial release decisions, was passed by the Illinois legislature in January this year.
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Law.com

Higher Law: Cannabis Wins and Losses at the Ballot Box | Firms' Work on Diddy's Dank Deal | Another Suit Challenges THC Content | Judge Rejects Guns-and-Pot Law Challenge

It was a mixed bag for legalization efforts Tuesday. We have a look at what happened.
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Law.com

Cannabis Wins at Maryland, Missouri Ballot Boxes

Voters in Arkansas, North Dakota and South Dakota rejected legalization measures, however. And the future of marijuana-related legislation in Congress is uncertain with Republicans expected to win control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Law.com

Assistant AG Appointed to Iowa Court of Appeals

Buller will fill the open position on the court created by Court of Appeals Judge David May moving to the Iowa Supreme Court, according to an announcement from Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds.
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Litigation Daily

'Story's Not a Gimmick': Using Images and Digital Technology to Drive Home Your Message to Juries

"When people get involved in a good story, attention spans lengthen," says Ohio trial lawyer Jim Casey. "Story defeats bias. It defeats resistance and it crosses generations."
5 minute read

Law.com

7th Circ.: Insurer Has No Duty to Defend or Indemnify Fireworks Distributor for Volunteers' July 4 Injuries

Under Spielbauer's general and excess liability insurance policies, the "shooters endorsement" says: "This policy shall NOT provide coverage of any kind (including but not limited to judgment costs, defense, costs of defense, etc.) for any claims arising out of injuries or death to shooters or their assistants hired to perform fireworks displays or any other person assisting or aiding in the display of fireworks whether or not any of the foregoing are employed by the Named Insured, any shooter or any assistant."
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