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New Jersey Law Journal

Cleared After 5 Years of Working Under Suspicion, Lawyer Assesses the Damage

The court has been "very receptive" to the concerns raised by the NJSBA, "including that these cases take way too long and that the approach of the OAE was overly prosecutorial," Jeralyn Lawrence, a former NJSBA president, said.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Matt's Corner: What Are Rule 11 Sanctions?

FRCP 11(c) allows a federal court to impose the least severe penalty to deter repetition upon a law firm, counsel or a party.
2 minute read

The Recorder

'He Is a Very Lonely Soul': Tom Girardi's Longtime Secretary, Housekeeper Take the Stand

'He couldn't remember a lot of things,' Tom Girardi's former housekeeper, Isabella Mancilla, testified on Monday. 'The only thing he wanted to do was go to his office.'
6 minute read

International Edition

Ex-Bird & Bird Partner Admits 'Sexually Motivated' Conduct, Abuse of Position

Though consensual, the Brussels-based lawyer acknowledged that his advances were not appropriate "given the power imbalance" between himself and his junior colleague.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-220

A town court clerk may not maintain part-time employment in the private law office of an assistant public defender assigned to the town court.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Shhhh ... Lawyers Concerned About Secrecy Surrounding Judge's Suspension

"95% of the time that I interact with him he has been very decent to me," said Vidalia attorney William Michael-Malone Hart. "It is the other 5% of the time, particularly when we get into heated exchanges, that I feel like my clients aren't going to be given a fair chance."
8 minute read

International Edition

Simpson Thacher to Face UK Tribunal Over Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Allegations

The firm said it was 'disappointed' at the prosecution.
2 minute read

International Edition

Ex-DAC Beachcroft Paralegal Banned for Dishonesty in Pre-Employment Questionnaire

The person's alleged dishonesty relates to a personal injury claim he pursued in 2019.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Judicial Ethics Opinion 23-219

A judge may serve as financial secretary of a not-for-profit cemetery organization, provided the judge refrains from the solicitation of funds or other fund-raising activities.
2 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Ex-Judge David Jones, Jackson Walker and Kirkland Win Dismissal of Lawsuit

Jones previously resigned from his bench last October.
4 minute read

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