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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-223

(1) A town justice may advocate for the judge's preferred schedule and scheduling policies for use of the town's multi-purpose room as a courtroom, subject to generally applicable limitations on judicial speech and conduct. (2) On these facts, while the judge may pursue lawful avenues to challenge the resolution, the judge may not simply disregard the resolution and schedule court sessions as if it had not been issued.
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The Recorder

'Every Client Got Every Penny': Tom Girardi Takes the Stand in His Criminal Trial

"Obviously, we didn't know about it. The firm was doing well, everything was great," Tom Girardi testified when asked about ex-Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon's alleged fraud. "He was pretty clever in stealing millions of dollars."
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Law.com

Nashville Firm Accused of Illegally Retaining Client's Funds, Acting as Counsel After Termination

As a result of the delay, obfuscation, and refusal by defendants to accommodate the transfer of files and information for the member accounts, TENCU has expended countless employee hours and costs in communicating with its members to advise them that the defendants no longer represent TENCU," according to the complaint filed by the plaintiff's new firm with Adams and Reese.
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The Recorder

Tom Girardi May Testify at His Own Criminal Trial, Lawyer Says

Most of Wednesday's testimony focused on Tom Girardi's defense that the former chief financial officer of Girardi Keese, Christopher Kamon, was stealing millions from the firm to fund a lifestyle of exotic trips, expensive cars and paid girlfriends.
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International Edition

Freshfields Scrutinised for Perceived Conflict Over Germany's 'Elbtower' Skyscraper

The troubled Hamburg development has attracted the attention of local politicians, academics and other officials.
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International Edition

'Firms Fear the PR Hit, Not the Sanction': Big Law on Edge After Simpson Thacher AML Prosecution

The London office of another prestigious New York-headquartered law firm has expressed concern over the news this week that Simpson Thacher will face a U.K. tribunal for alleged AML shortcomings.
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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-222

A judge may be honored as "Woman of the Year" at a cultural not-for-profit organization's International Women's Day event, provided the event is not a fund-raiser.
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The Legal Intelligencer

The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Ethical Duty to Maintain Confidentiality

This article examines the relationship between the attorney-client privilege and the duty to maintain confidentiality, including how the two concepts overlap and how they apply under different circumstances.
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The Recorder

Girardi Keese CFO's Ex Tells Jurors: Firm Funds Paid for My Trips, Home, Allowance

Nicole Rokita, ex-girlfriend of former Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon, is one of two witnesses that Tom Girardi's lawyers insisted were critical to their case.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-221

A town justice may serve on the board of a not-for-profit organization formed to preserve and protect a nearby lake. The judge may not serve on the subcommittee that serves as a liaison with law enforcement and conservation officers, but may attend the subcommittee's annual luncheon.
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