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fromABA Journal
1 month ago
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'Whole lot of oddities' excuse wrongdoing of lawyer with likely COVID-19 delirium, ethics referee says

fromABA Journal
1 month ago
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'Whole lot of oddities' excuse wrongdoing of lawyer with likely COVID-19 delirium, ethics referee says

#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump nominates official with ties to antisemitic extremists to lead ethics agency

Paul Ingrassia's nomination raises concerns due to his antisemitic ties, undermining efforts against antisemitism within the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration's Arrest of Wisconsin Judge

Over 150 judges condemn actions of Trump administration against judiciary, viewing them as intimidation tactics.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump order targeting another major law firm blocked by judge as unconstitutional retaliation

A federal judge has permanently blocked Trump's executive order against Jenner & Block, viewing it as unconstitutional retaliation against the firm's legal work.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.
Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump nominates official with ties to antisemitic extremists to lead ethics agency

Paul Ingrassia's nomination raises concerns due to his antisemitic ties, undermining efforts against antisemitism within the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Former Judges Condemn Trump Administration's Arrest of Wisconsin Judge

Over 150 judges condemn actions of Trump administration against judiciary, viewing them as intimidation tactics.
Law
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Trump order targeting another major law firm blocked by judge as unconstitutional retaliation

A federal judge has permanently blocked Trump's executive order against Jenner & Block, viewing it as unconstitutional retaliation against the firm's legal work.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Biglaw Firms Surrendering To Trump Furiously Backpedaling: 'LOL, What Pro Bono Deals?' - Above the Law

Biglaw firms underestimated backlash from pro bono commitments to the Trump administration.
Firms claimed their massive pro bono deals meant little in response to Congressional inquiries.
fromABA Journal
1 week ago

Nonlawyers can partly own law firms in Puerto Rico under revised ethics rules

Puerto Rico's new ethics rules allow nonlawyers to own up to 49% of law firms, breaking from traditional ABA guidelines and providing a new model for legal ownership.
Law
#judicial-system
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Judge busted for allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE was once finalist for 'Most Trusted Public Official'

Judge Hannah Dugan, once a finalist for a 'Most Trusted Public Official' award, faces serious legal charges for allegedly helping illegal immigrants evade arrest.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Judge busted for allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE was once finalist for 'Most Trusted Public Official'

Judge Hannah Dugan, once a finalist for a 'Most Trusted Public Official' award, faces serious legal charges for allegedly helping illegal immigrants evade arrest.
#supreme-court
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.29.25 - Above the Law

Law firms face ethical challenges defending police against excessive force claims due to government initiative.
Susman Godfrey exemplifies how firms can uphold values and resist unethical pressures.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 5 Justices Recuse Over Books, Lively/Baldoni PR Ethics, Jenner EO Struck, PW Lawyers Flee & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: Join Me Live Today, 150+ Judges Pen AG Letter, RIP Souter, Roberts/Sotomayor Speak Up, Firms Justify EO Acts While Lawyers Flee & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: CA Upholds Eastman Disbarment; Toxic Work Culture For Federal Clerks; ABA Sues Trump; Honoring Juneteenth & More - Above the Law

Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 04.29.25 - Above the Law

Law firms face ethical challenges defending police against excessive force claims due to government initiative.
Susman Godfrey exemplifies how firms can uphold values and resist unethical pressures.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 5 Justices Recuse Over Books, Lively/Baldoni PR Ethics, Jenner EO Struck, PW Lawyers Flee & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Legal Ethics Roundup: Join Me Live Today, 150+ Judges Pen AG Letter, RIP Souter, Roberts/Sotomayor Speak Up, Firms Justify EO Acts While Lawyers Flee & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: CA Upholds Eastman Disbarment; Toxic Work Culture For Federal Clerks; ABA Sues Trump; Honoring Juneteenth & More - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 06.25.25 - Above the Law

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken a groundbreaking step by filing a suit against every judge in the District of Maryland, asserting that this unprecedented move challenges judicial accountability and practices.
DC food
#prosecutorial-misconduct
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Letitia James Is Caught in a War of Her Own Making

Letitia James' actions as NY Attorney General are seen as politically motivated targeting of Donald Trump.
The legal conflict between James and Trump represents a dangerous cycle of retribution.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Letitia James Is Caught in a War of Her Own Making

Letitia James' actions as NY Attorney General are seen as politically motivated targeting of Donald Trump.
The legal conflict between James and Trump represents a dangerous cycle of retribution.
#ai-in-law
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Am Law 200 Firm Slapped With Order To Show Cause Over Fake Citations... You Know Where This Is Going - Above the Law

Lawyers continue to face scrutiny over the misuse of AI in legal citations, risking professional repercussions.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Law Firm Tagged Over Fake Citations Quietly Deletes Blog Post Encouraging Lawyers To Use AI - Above the Law

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Law Firms Caught and Punished for Passing Around "Bogus" AI Slop in Court

Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Am Law 200 Firm Slapped With Order To Show Cause Over Fake Citations... You Know Where This Is Going - Above the Law

Lawyers continue to face scrutiny over the misuse of AI in legal citations, risking professional repercussions.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Law Firm Tagged Over Fake Citations Quietly Deletes Blog Post Encouraging Lawyers To Use AI - Above the Law

fromFuturism
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Law Firms Caught and Punished for Passing Around "Bogus" AI Slop in Court

#disbarment
#partner-departures
#law
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

Nine law firms are under scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for potential legal violations regarding their deals with Donald Trump.
US politics
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

Did 9 firms making deals with Trump violate bribery, anti-fraud laws? Democratic letters seek answers

Nine law firms are under scrutiny from Democratic lawmakers for potential legal violations regarding their deals with Donald Trump.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: A Legal Ethics Summer Reading List - Above the Law

David Tatel has served nearly 30 years on America's second highest court, championing equal justice and landmark cases, despite being blind for much of his life.
Social justice
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Former San Bernardino D.A., accused of destroying evidence, agrees to suspension from California State Bar

Former San Bernardino DA Michael Ramos faces a six-month suspension for allegedly destroying evidence in a corruption case.
#political-influence
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Messy Mexico Judicial Elections, Angry Clients, Pro Bono For DOJ, Bondi Complaint & More - Above the Law

Law firms that settled with Trump administration are losing business from major companies.
Corporate clients prefer law firms that resisted political settlements.
#ai-misuse
#biglaw
Non-profit organizations
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

BigLaw firms defend pro bono deals with Trump as they handle influx of requests for legal help

BigLaw firms defend pro bono agreements with Trump as ethical, balancing commitments while navigating requests for broader legal assistance.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ex-Associates Launch New Campaign To Boot Bootlickers From Boards Over Biglaw Trump Deals - Above the Law

Non-profit organizations
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

BigLaw firms defend pro bono deals with Trump as they handle influx of requests for legal help

BigLaw firms defend pro bono agreements with Trump as ethical, balancing commitments while navigating requests for broader legal assistance.
Privacy professionals
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Curious Case Of Sullivan & Cromwell's Relationship With Donald Trump - Above the Law

Paul Weiss's deal with the Trump administration signifies a troubling intersection between corporate law and political authority.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
NYC politics

Ex-Associates Launch New Campaign To Boot Bootlickers From Boards Over Biglaw Trump Deals - Above the Law

#judicial-misconduct
Black Lives Matter
fromMission Local
1 month ago

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

Public defenders have accused Judge Braden Woods of inappropriate comments and bias against women of color during court proceedings.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Dem Judge Joel Cano banned by New Mexico Supreme Court after alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in his home

Black Lives Matter
fromMission Local
1 month ago

An S.F. judge accused of harassing female lawyers of color was quietly transferred. Now he's back.

Public defenders have accused Judge Braden Woods of inappropriate comments and bias against women of color during court proceedings.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Dem Judge Joel Cano banned by New Mexico Supreme Court after alleged Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in his home

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The estranged husband of a 'Real Housewives' star was sentenced for embezzling tens of millions from clients of his law firm

Girardi, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of wire fraud.
Atlanta Braves
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

German Bar Association Warns That Working With Yellow-Bellied Firms Could Violate Professional Codes Of Conduct - Above the Law

The suspicion makes sense. If pledging $100M in labor to a government that can direct that effort to whatever causes it sees fit doesn't make you an arm of that government, what more would it take?
Germany news
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Ford Sues Lawyer Billing 57-Hour Day, 'Biglaw 3, Trump 0,' ABA & Fed Soc Out on Judges & More - Above the Law

Multiple judges ruled against Trump on executive orders, signaling a troubling trend for his administration.
Law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

The Ethics of When Lawyers Make Mistakes

Lawyers must understand different jurisdictional duties when admitting mistakes, as they can affect conflict-of-interest evaluations.
Artificial intelligence
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

AI-hallucinated cases end up in more court filings, and Butler Snow issues apology for 'inexcusable' lapse

Butler Snow faces repercussions for using AI-generated citations that were incorrect in legal filings.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

'Come to the dark side': California inmate used lawyer in Alaska fentanyl empire, feds say

Justin Facey's law career shifted dramatically after he allegedly connected with a drug trafficking organization in Alaska through a client.
#judicial-independence
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Exasperated Judge Smacks Down Trump Executive Order by Dropping 26 Exclamation Marks in Ruling

A federal judge ruled against Trump's executive orders targeting law firms, emphasizing the constitutional guarantees of judicial independence.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Top Law School Faculty Issue Letter Defending Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Duke Law faculty robustly defends academic freedom and judicial independence in response to government overreach.
Government threats undermine the legal profession's integrity and judicial independence.
#judicial-immunity
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Georgia Republicans Are Playing Dumb About Adriana Smith

Adriana Smith's case highlights the ethical dilemmas arising from Georgia's strict anti-abortion laws and the implications of defining fetuses as persons.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Like 'Suits' Meets 'Mad Men' But With Fraud Charges Because It's Real Life - Above the Law

Faking a legal career, as exemplified by Aditya Rai, leads to serious legal repercussions, as evidenced by his multiple fraud charges.
#legal-profession
Law
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing

Outsourcing legal research to AI without verification can lead to serious legal consequences.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Endangered' (Roberts) / 'End Of' (Luttig) Rule Of Law, AI Errors Hit Biglaw, 'Speak Up For Justice' & More - Above the Law

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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Judge admits nearly being persuaded by AI hallucinations in court filing

Outsourcing legal research to AI without verification can lead to serious legal consequences.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: 'Endangered' (Roberts) / 'End Of' (Luttig) Rule Of Law, AI Errors Hit Biglaw, 'Speak Up For Justice' & More - Above the Law

fromal
1 month ago

Alabama cracks down on deceptive lawyer ads: 'Public trust and confidence' at stake

Under the new regulations, lawyers not licensed in Alabama must disclose their status in client-directed communications, addressing public concerns about deceptive advertising.
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#judicial-conduct
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month 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.
#mark-geragos
Podcast
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Diddy's lawyer slammed by judge for calling prosecutors a 'six-pack of white women'

Judge criticizes lawyer for derogatory comments about all-women prosecution team in Sean Combs' trial.
Podcast
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Diddy's lawyer slammed by judge for calling prosecutors a 'six-pack of white women'

Judge criticizes lawyer for derogatory comments about all-women prosecution team in Sean Combs' trial.
#protests
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Over A Thousand Law Students Sign Amicus Brief Rallying Behind Susman Godfrey - Above the Law

Law students across the U.S. are actively supporting rule of law over compliance with potentially unconstitutional actions, signaling future implications for legal profession choices.
#judiciary
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Watchdog group with Trump ties demands state probe into mortgage-fraud claims against NY AG Letitia James

A legal watchdog group is calling for an investigation into New York AG Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations.
Artificial intelligence
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Juli Ponce, lawyer: '100% of AI machines are psychopaths. Humans make mistakes, but only 1% are psychopathic'

The lack of guidelines for AI use in public administration raises concerns about ethical practices and responsibility among civil servants.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should Not Exploit Unfair Advantages - Above the Law

Lawyers face ethical dilemmas when exploiting advantages that could harm others, affecting long-term relationships.
Judicial errors can impact case outcomes, and ethical considerations can prevent lawyers from exploiting these mistakes.
NYC politics
fromBlack Enterprise
2 months ago

Top 3 Prosecutors Resign From Eric Adams' Corruption Case After DOJ Asks To Admit 'Wrongdoing'

Federal prosecutors resigned rather than admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams' corruption case after being pressured by the DOJ.
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