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New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-238

A judge may accept an unsolicited offer from family members and close personal friends to pay for the judge's induction ceremony, where these donors are individuals who are unlikely to come before the judge and whose appearance or interest in a case would in any event require the judge's disqualification.
3 minute read

International Edition

Qatari Agency Attempted to 'Derail' Terrorist Funding Case and Lure King & Spalding London Lawyer, Court Hears

A lawyer for the claimants said the issues involved in the case "go to the very top of the hierarchy within the State of Qatar".
6 minute read

National Law Journal

3 Lawyers Mount Defense Against Ethics Charges Over 2020 Election Fraud Lawsuits

The District of Columbia Bar's Office of Disciplinary Counsel brought charges against attorneys Juli Haller, Lawrence Joseph and Brandon Johnson, accusing them of seriously interfering with the administration of justice by helping bring lawsuits in several states that lacked evidence of voter fraud in Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Attorney Suspended for Misrepresentation Stemming From Fatal South Phila. Shooting Case

A Philadelphia attorney is facing a lengthy sanction for knowingly misrepresenting his status as the attorney for the father of a 12-year-old boy who was fatally shot by Philadelphia police.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-237

A full-time judge may serve on a Department of Criminal Justice Services advisory board that will make recommendations about distributing federal funds, provided that (1) the advisory board's membership is balanced and (2) the judge's involvement is limited to reviewing and making recommendations on distributing funds to the courts, and not to law enforcement organizations.
6 minute read

Law.com

'Your Client Lied Repetitively' to Disciplinary Counsel: State High Court Considers Attorney Sanctions for Alleged Referral Scheme

The court heard oral arguments Wednesday in an attorney disciplinary case, where it was asked to consider if attorney Todd N. Agron violated Rules of Professional Conduct in an apparent referral scheme, and what discipline would be appropriate.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Deductibility of Promotional Expenses: Stock Car Racing?

A discussion of the unique Tax Court case 'James W. Avery,' where, in connection with promoting his law practice, attorney James Avery attempted to deduct expenditures he incurred as a race car driver.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-236

A part-time judge may maintain outside employment as an investigator for the Department of Social Services, where the judge's responsibilities are limited to collecting information for applicants seeking public assistance.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Second Department Disbars Attorney Who Serves in New York Legislature

Assemblymember Edward A. Flood, R-Brookhaven, who is seeking a second term in the Legislature, sits on its Committee on Judiciary.
2 minute read

International Edition

Dentons Under Investigation in South Africa's Eskom Corruption Probe

Dentons said the firm has not "conducted itself in a manner that merits criminal or civil action".
2 minute read

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