Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Judicial Burn' Dissent, High-Stakes Poker Player Lawyer Risks It All, AI-Faked Evidence, DOJ Misconduct & More - Above the Law
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Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Judicial Burn' Dissent, High-Stakes Poker Player Lawyer Risks It All, AI-Faked Evidence, DOJ Misconduct & More - Above the Law
"President Trump's second term has brought a period of turmoil and controversy unlike any in the history of the Justice Department. Trump and his appointees have blasted through the walls designed to protect the nation's most powerful law enforcement agency from political influence; they have directed the course of criminal investigations, openly flouted ethics rules and caused a breakdown of institutional culture."
"I've been fortunate to start the week with two of my best girlfriends, wrapping up our long weekend getaway in the Santa Catalina Mountains. This rainbow greeted us on our first day! Many of us-but not all of us-will enjoy a break from work or school over this holiday week. Time with family and friends can be a respite for some, but others may be separated from or missing loved ones. Wherever you find yourself, I wish you many moments for gratitude."
A Thanksgiving greeting recounts a mountain getaway and a rainbow and offers gratitude for community and well-wishes for varied holiday experiences. Many people will have a break from work or school; time with family and friends can be restorative for some while others may be separated from or missing loved ones. Legal ethics headlines dominated the week, notably a New York Times report describing political interference, flouted ethics rules, and a breakdown of institutional culture at the Justice Department during Trump's second term, with hundreds fired, thousands resigned, and dozens of former attorneys interviewed.
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