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'He said if she told, no one would believe her' - parents of girl raped by Camhs psychiatrist tell of her horrifying ordeal and remarkable courage

A child psychiatrist was sentenced for sexually abusing a minor, highlighting a severe breach of trust and professional ethics.

BBC's Home of the Year judge reprimanded by ARB

Danny Campbell faced reprimand for professional misconduct due to mishandling a home renovation project, causing significant delays and homeowner frustration.

A complaint has been filed against a Kendall nurse. The alleged problem: masturbation

A nurse was accused of masturbating while caring for a one-year-old patient, leading to a formal complaint.
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Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office

Matthew Morris's illegal marijuana activities led to his suspension as a lawyer, highlighting risks in the expanding cannabis industry.

Ex-Biglaw Partner Suspended From Practicing Law Over Side Solo Gig

A former Biglaw partner has been suspended from practicing law in New York for running his own side gig and underreporting the money he made from it.
The partner secretly performed legal work for non-firm clients and personally billed firm clients for work he did on the side, earning over $360,000 from his side practice.

Lawyer Disciplined For Bad Language Mouths Off Even Harder

Lawyers often use profanity at work, as evidenced by a survey showing 42% do so regularly.

Former Prosecutor Gets Caught With 1,000 Pounds Of Weed At His Law Office

Matthew Morris's illegal marijuana activities led to his suspension as a lawyer, highlighting risks in the expanding cannabis industry.

Ex-Biglaw Partner Suspended From Practicing Law Over Side Solo Gig

A former Biglaw partner has been suspended from practicing law in New York for running his own side gig and underreporting the money he made from it.
The partner secretly performed legal work for non-firm clients and personally billed firm clients for work he did on the side, earning over $360,000 from his side practice.

Lawyer Disciplined For Bad Language Mouths Off Even Harder

Lawyers often use profanity at work, as evidenced by a survey showing 42% do so regularly.
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Queen's Hospital doctor who 'grabbed colleague's buttocks' allowed back to work

Dr. Singh was suspended for serious misconduct after an incident involving a female colleague, but later deemed fit to practice again despite the trauma caused.

Eton College music teacher banned after searching gay little boys' on work laptop

David Goode was banned for life from teaching due to inappropriate search behavior involving minors on his work laptop.

Ex-Lambeth Council boss admits drink-driving

A former chief executive of Lambeth Council pleaded guilty to drink-driving, failing to stop after a car crash, and driving without insurance, highlighting a serious lapse in judgment and responsibility.

Teacher is suspended after forging signatures of two others and using school stamp

A teacher faces suspension for professional misconduct, including forging signatures and misrepresenting information to the Teaching Council.

Dishonest solicitor 'caused couple to seek medical help for stress and anxiety' over proceeds of house sale

Ronan O'Brien of Ronan O'Brien & Co Solicitors in Cavan was suspended by the High Court for being dishonest in his practice.

London nurse who ran over police officer then drove away is banned from profession

Abiola Akilla, a London nurse, banned from profession for hit-and-run on a police officer, resulting in serious injuries.
Nursing and Midwifery Council panel decided to strike off Akilla, citing significant departure from nursing standards and bringing the profession into disrepute.

Met Police officer who lied about being mobbed in Clapham pub fight dismissed

Detective Constable lied about being surrounded by 50 people during a fight in a pub and has quit the Metropolitan Police.
Superintendent emphasizes that her actions were shocking and unacceptable, leading to her resignation.

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Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with DC Bar Association despite felony indictments

Hunter Biden remains in 'good standing' with the District of Columbia Bar Association despite facing felony indictments
The bar's rules state that committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on a lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness can be considered professional misconduct

Redondo Beach councilman faces 2-year suspension from law for misappropriating money

The State Bar of California is recommending a two-year suspension for a Redondo Beach City Council member who misappropriated client funds.
The councilmember, Zein Obagi Jr., is facing charges of professional misconduct and making false statements in a lawsuit.
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