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Not doing work after being paid gets Miami and Fort Lauderdale attorneys disciplined

Three South Florida attorneys faced discipline for failing to perform work after receiving payment from clients.

Lawyer couple accused of stealing millions from more than a dozen homebuyers | CBC News

Real estate fraud can happen with trusted professionals like lawyers, leaving clients vulnerable and underscoring inadequate compensation for victims.

Attorney's Response To A Zelle Typo Could Be A Stain On Her Career

A lawyer's mishandling of a Zelle typo led to an ethics complaint after she threatened the wrong person for retained funds.

Lawyer reprimanded after mistakenly emailing opposing counsel with plan to avoid judge's call

Lawyer reprimanded for trying to avoid judge's call by sending misleading email to opposing counsel.

Not doing work after being paid gets Miami and Fort Lauderdale attorneys disciplined

Three South Florida attorneys faced discipline for failing to perform work after receiving payment from clients.

Lawyer couple accused of stealing millions from more than a dozen homebuyers | CBC News

Real estate fraud can happen with trusted professionals like lawyers, leaving clients vulnerable and underscoring inadequate compensation for victims.

Attorney's Response To A Zelle Typo Could Be A Stain On Her Career

A lawyer's mishandling of a Zelle typo led to an ethics complaint after she threatened the wrong person for retained funds.

Lawyer reprimanded after mistakenly emailing opposing counsel with plan to avoid judge's call

Lawyer reprimanded for trying to avoid judge's call by sending misleading email to opposing counsel.
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In First Ethics Ruling on Gen AI, ABA Says Lawyers Must Have Reasonable Understanding of the Technology, But Need Not Become Experts

Lawyers using generative AI need a reasonable understanding of its capabilities and limitations to meet ethical standards.

Staring At The Heavens Has Its Costs

Missing a deposition due to personal reasons, like viewing a solar eclipse, can lead to costly sanctions and implications in legal proceedings.

Case Tossed When Lawyer Can't Find Any Parking Near The Courthouse

Attorney's failure to find parking led to a case being dismissed due to tardiness.

How to Select a Responsible AI Business Partner

The rise of Legal AI tools like Gen AI creates tension in a traditional industry.
Top law firms are leading the way in developing policies for Gen AI technology adoption.

Maybe We've Got The Artificial Intelligence In Law 'Problem' All Wrong

Lawyers have an obligation to verify citations, whether produced by AI or humans.
The perception of AI as a human-like tool can lead to overlooking its limitations and potential issues.

The Impact of Your Work Is Felt Far Beyond the Screen

Design choices impact real people's lives
Design is a means to practice empathy and create positive change

Can't Just Commit Felonies On The Clock And Keep Your License In Tennessee

Being a criminal lawyer comes with responsibilities, but misconduct can lead to severe consequences, tarnishing the profession.
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