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fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
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fromABA Journal
4 days ago

Disbarred lawyer convicted of stealing $275K from impaired client

A disbarred lawyer was convicted of stealing $275,000 from a mentally impaired client.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

You won't believe the excuses lawyers have after getting busted for using AI

Lawyers face sanctions for submitting AI-generated false citations and often use unconvincing excuses instead of admitting and correcting errors.
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fromAbove the Law
7 months ago

Morning Docket: 08.27.25 - Above the Law

Recent legal developments span AI liability, judicial obstruction, lawyer misconduct, sexual-assault indictments, and settlements over illicit training data.
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fromABA Journal
8 months ago

Disbarred lawyer who disappeared is sentenced for stealing client money, including funds for woman's care

Disbarred lawyer John Spencer Jenkins was sentenced for stealing over $760,000 from clients, including funds for an aging woman's care.
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago

Attorney Allegedly Texts Judge, 'I Wish You Die Tonight In A Car Fire,' But Doesn't Say HE'S Going To Do It, Making This The Most Lawyerly Threat Ever - Above the Law

District Attorney Susan Cacace emphasized the seriousness of the threats, stating that the 'defendant's alleged conduct is especially alarming' amidst increasing threats to judiciary members.
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fromABA Journal
10 months ago

Lawyer charged with stealing beer, trying to bite officer

A lawyer in Albany, NY, faces multiple charges including assault and theft while struggling with alcohol issues.
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fromAbove the Law
10 months ago

Lawyer Charged With Series Of Acts That Sound Ripped From GTA 6 - Above the Law

Lawyers are evaluated on past actions, raising questions about consequences for future misconduct if predicted.
Recent incident highlights the bizarre actions leading to disbarment.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

State bar takes aim at popular Bay Area lawyer known for speaking out

Claire White, a Bay Area lawyer, faces serious disciplinary charges for allegedly taking client fees without providing legal services.
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