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fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: New DOJ Attorney Rule Sparks Opposition, Rebuke For Judge's 'Vulgar Barroom Talk,' Invisible Ethics For Lawmakers & More - Above the Law

Department of Justice attorneys are departing en masse due to pressure to ignore legal ethics rules, resulting in poorly prepared briefs, unprepared attorneys, and violated court orders.
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fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Are Lawyers More Likely To Litigate Claims As Pro Se Plaintiffs? - Above the Law

Lawyers can gain procedural and cost advantages by litigating pro se but face disclosure, bar admission, and career consequences that may deter pursuing court claims.
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