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Daily Report Online

Senior Gwinnett ADA Jailed in Prostitution Case

A Gwinnett County prosecutor is in jail on felony racketeering and misdemeanor pandering charges related to a raid on a Dunwoody apartment in an investigation into a purported prostitution ring.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

OAG's Chief Integrity Officer Takes on Ethical Rebuild

In the wake of a few tumultuous years at the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, newly sworn-in Attorney General Josh Shapiro has created the position of chief integrity officer, to be filled by ethics attorney Eric Fillman.
12 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

DA Williams Agrees to Pay More Than $60K Over Ethics Violations

Philadelphia District Attorney R. Seth Williams has been hit with more than $60,000 in fines and penalties in connection with failing to properly report gifts and payments he received—many of which came from prominent defense attorneys and firms.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Court Upholds Sanctions Against Ex-Mintz Levin Lawyer

A New York appeals court affirmed sanctions against Anthony Zappin over his conduct in divorce proceedings with his then-wife.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

State Bar Submits Candidates for New Judicial Watchdog

The State Bar of Georgia's board of governors unanimously approved a list of 11 bar members to recommend to state legislators as candidates for two open seats reserved for attorneys on the newly minted state judicial watchdog agency.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Your Client Just Said Goodbye

Every accountant or CPA will be faced with termination by a client. Whether a cordial separation or not, the key to responding to these situations is to remain mindful of your professional ethical obligations and to comply with the guidance provided.
14 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Are Advance Waivers Enforceable? Maybe

Increasingly, law firms are seeking waivers of possible future conflicts of interest with their clients when they undertake a representation, i.e., the client agrees to waive conflicts its attorneys may encounter in the future.
22 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Professional Malpractice

By | January 16, 2017
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

In Reversing Disbarment, Court Recognizes Second Chances

The Luciano case is important because it makes clear that the court understands the consequences of disbarment to an attorney, and gave one the chance to present additional proofs to vindicate himself, even though his disbarment proceedings complied with due process and had achieved finality. For this, the court warrants our respect, and the system has greatly benefited.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

US Appeals Court Asks NJ to Answer Question on Municipal Lawyers' Job Security

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has asked the New Jersey Supreme Court to address an issue addressing job security for municipal attorneys.
6 minute read

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