A wealth of articles, columns and case digests examining all the various aspects of attorney ethics and discipline, from quick hit news stories to deep analysis to "how to" or cautionary columns and stories.
By The Associated Press | February 3, 2025
The trial of former Glynn County District Attorney Jackie Johnson was to continue Tuesday. She still faces a felony charge of violating her oath of office.
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By Charles Toutant | February 3, 2025
The ruling serves as a reminder of the ethical questions that can arise when litigants accept funds from nonparties who are willing to pay the bills.
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By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | February 3, 2025
The decision comes after Senior U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal, who was hearing the ethics complaint, determined that she has no authority to impose a financial penalty on a law firm under the disciplinary rules of the district.
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By Tommaso Baronio | January 31, 2025
The Florida Supreme Court has disciplined 17 attorneys in its latest orders, disbarring one, revoking the license of four, suspending nine, and reprimanding three.
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By Samson Amore | January 31, 2025
The case, filed by Tony Buzbee of Buzbee Law Firm, will proceed in the U.S. District Court in Houston.
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By Cheryl Miller | January 30, 2025
Tarzana attorney Michael Libman maintained he did nothing wrong in a utility litigation scandal and complained that he was been "scapegoated and railroaded."
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By Colleen Murphy | January 29, 2025
"Because the ... charges were dismissed, pre-hearing ... respondent did not have the opportunity to defend against those allegations during the ethics hearing,” the DRB decision said. “Consequently, we cannot, as a matter of fundamental fairness, independently impose any discipline based on those charges.”
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By Russ Bynum | January 29, 2025
The jury was seated Tuesday and heard nearly two hours of opening statements from a prosecutor from state Attorney General Chris Carr's office and from the lead defense attorney.
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By Riley Brennan | January 29, 2025
According to the court, "the unfounded factual and legal contentions in this case are inexcusable and weigh towards imposing significant sanctions, particularly when Mr. Simon was shown leniency after the first frivolous filing."
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By Marianna Wharry | January 28, 2025
The Supreme Court of Illinois's Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission recommended the 30-day suspension after Lauren Elizabeth Moynihan failed to register and complete minimum continuing legal education requirements over a two-year period.
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