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Morning Docket: 10.18.24

Legal system integrity is challenged by debunked evidence and unethical practices among attorneys.

Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds

An attorney was arrested for misappropriating over $400,000 from clients' funds, leading to his disbarment.

Westside lawyer who represented hundreds of inmates hit with new state bar charges

Aaron Spolin faces serious charges for deceptive legal practices, misleading clients about chances of legal success under criminal justice reforms.

An elderly couple's $2 million involved in suspensions of Miami to Palm Beach lawyers

Four South Florida attorneys were suspended for overbilling practices and related misconduct, exemplifying issues in attorney-client financial interactions.

Exclusive | Sleazy lawyer, 72, suspended for tawdry act in his office with 'vulnerable' client facing murder rap: ruling

Philip Smallman was suspended for five years after soliciting sexual acts from a vulnerable client previously facing serious criminal charges.

Morning Docket: 10.18.24

Legal system integrity is challenged by debunked evidence and unethical practices among attorneys.

Estate Lawyer Disbarred After Dipping Into Client Funds

An attorney was arrested for misappropriating over $400,000 from clients' funds, leading to his disbarment.

Westside lawyer who represented hundreds of inmates hit with new state bar charges

Aaron Spolin faces serious charges for deceptive legal practices, misleading clients about chances of legal success under criminal justice reforms.

An elderly couple's $2 million involved in suspensions of Miami to Palm Beach lawyers

Four South Florida attorneys were suspended for overbilling practices and related misconduct, exemplifying issues in attorney-client financial interactions.

Exclusive | Sleazy lawyer, 72, suspended for tawdry act in his office with 'vulnerable' client facing murder rap: ruling

Philip Smallman was suspended for five years after soliciting sexual acts from a vulnerable client previously facing serious criminal charges.
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Attorneys' Fees May Be Awarded in FEHA Cases Even Where Attorney Misconduct Is Involved

The California Court of Appeal affirmed attorney fees to a plaintiff despite attorney misconduct, emphasizing the importance of fair compensation for successful claims.

Disbarred Miami attorney convicted of producing child porn sent to prison for 16 years

A disbarred Miami attorney is sentenced to 16 years for producing child pornography after a guilty plea, facing charges of serious nature.

Worse than Segretti: Judge Recommends John Eastman Be Disbarred - emptywheel

Eastman's violations as an attorney were considered worse than Segretti's actions for Nixon due to lack of remorse and experience.
Roland recommended a stiffer penalty for Eastman based on the severity of his actions compared to Segretti's misconduct.
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