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September 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

From Chaos to Clarity: Communicating With Borderline and Narcissistic Personalities During Divorce

"Communicating with individuals who have been diagnosed with BPD and/or NPD requires specialized strategies and heightened awareness for the parties' attorneys," write Elisa Reiter, Daniel Pollack and Jeffrey Siegel.
10 minute read
September 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Lenity, By Any Other Name

"What is lenity? It is a rule of statutory construction under which ambiguous criminal laws are interpreted in favor of defendants," write Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan S. Sack.
10 minute read
August 11, 2024 | Legaltech News

Generative AI: A Legal Ethics Roadmap and Reference Guide

The American Bar Association's Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released ABA Formal Opinion 512: Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools on July 29. Here's a roadmap of how we got here, and a reference guide to where we are with select case law and legal ethics rules in the era of GenAI.
16 minute read
August 05, 2024 | The Recorder

Ethics Committee Urges Restraint in Judicial Responses to Election Attacks

A California Supreme Court ethics committee said in a draft opinion that judges under political attack may want to seek the help of law school faculty or lawyer groups instead of speaking out themselves.
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July 31, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Judge Removed From the Bench for Ex Parte Discussions of Pending Cases, Fraternizing at Social Events

Louis J. Korngut, in an answer, admitted some of the allegations and disputed others. He said he attended the police chief's retirement party only for a few minutes. He said he only visited Hooters once, with his court staff.
4 minute read
July 31, 2024 | Texas Lawyer

The Legal Profession Needs Some Bullying Prevention and Intervention Strategies

"The distinction between bullying behavior and proper advocacy in the courthouse hinges on respect, professionalism and adherence to ethical standards," write Elisa Reiter and Daniel Pollack.
6 minute read
July 24, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Judge Admits to Calling Respondent, But Wants Ethics Complaints Dismissed

"It is well settled that Judges shall respect and comply with the law, but this principle does not demand perfection in judicial discernment and application of the law," read Judge Shermela Williams' response to judicial misconduct charges filed against her.
7 minute read
July 24, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Race for Broward Circuit Judge: Incumbent Stefanie Moon Faces Candidate John 'Johnny' Weekes

Here's why Judge Stefanie Moon and John "Johnny" Weekes said voters should select them in the Aug. 20 primary election.
5 minute read
July 23, 2024 | The American Lawyer

Federal Bankruptcy Judge's 'Vilifying' Novels Raise Questions Over Impartiality

Judge Stacey Jernigan claims the "bombastic" hedge fund managers in her books are pure fiction, but ethics experts argue they violate her responsibility to appear impartial.
7 minute read
July 22, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Exempting 'Transportation Workers' From Arbitration: 'Bissonnette'

A discussion of 'Bissonnette v. LePage Bakeries,' where the Supreme Court unanimously reversed the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, finding that the plaintiffs, while indeed purveyors of bakery products, nevertheless qualified as transportation workers, and were therefore exempt from arbitrating their claims.
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