Lawyer Discipline

Lawyer is suspended over false statements made to law firms

The Minnesota Supreme Court has suspended a lawyer for false statements made in her search for a job.

Jul 7, 2022 10:07 AM CDT

Citing disbarred lawyer’s ‘grudging acceptance of responsibility,’ judge bars readmission in federal court

A disbarred lawyer reinstated to law practice in Massachusetts didn't fare as well when seeking the right to practice in federal district court.

Jul 6, 2022 3:23 PM CDT

Lawyer is disbarred after trying to run his law practice from jail

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has disbarred a lawyer who continued practicing law from jail after his conviction for shooting and injuring a man outside an Oklahoma City nightclub.

Jul 5, 2022 8:31 AM CDT

Judge removed from duty after alleged ‘Gov. MeMaw’ reference, courtroom profanity, sua sponte order

An Alabama judge was removed from duty after ethics regulators alleged that he used profanity; made denigrating remarks about Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey; and ordered the redirection of court funds, although no litigant asked him to do so.

Jun 29, 2022 9:09 AM CDT

Lawyer gets suspension after posting secret nude photos of his then-wife

A Philadelphia lawyer will be suspended for three years after taking secret nude photos of his then-wife and posting them to the website wifelovers.com without her knowledge.

Jun 28, 2022 3:15 PM CDT

Lawyer with history of driving while naked gets indefinite suspension

The Ohio Supreme Court indefinitely suspended lawyer Scott Blauvelt on Thursday after he was accused multiple times of driving while nude.

Jun 23, 2022 12:42 PM CDT

Lawyer reprimanded after he used profanities while declaring himself best advocate in courtroom

Updated: A Virginia lawyer has been publicly reprimanded after allegedly using profanities in an email to a probation officer who miscalculated sentencing guidelines for one of his clients.

Jun 16, 2022 1:12 PM CDT

Rudy Giuliani faces ethics charges in DC over failed election arguments

Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump, is facing ethics charges in Washington, D.C., as a result of his unsuccessful arguments in a federal lawsuit seeking to invalidate as many as 1.5 million votes in Pennsylvania.

Jun 13, 2022 9:58 AM CDT

Law firm partners accused of ethics violations for ‘anti-competitive’ employment contracts

The name partners of the law firm Tully Rinckey have been accused of ethics violations for allegedly adding anti-competitive terms to attorney employment agreements and impeding clients’ ability to follow departing lawyers.

Jun 7, 2022 3:40 PM CDT

Former BigLaw partner is suspended for seeking double reimbursement for wine expense

A former BigLaw partner has been suspended for asking his law firm and a continuing legal education sponsor to reimburse him more than $1,900 for the cost of wine at a reception.

Jun 7, 2022 12:32 PM CDT

Weekly Briefs: Michael Avenatti sentenced in money theft of Stormy Daniels; Reagan shooter released without restrictions

Lawyer Michael Avenatti gets more prison time Suspended lawyer Michael Avenatti was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for stealing nearly $300,000 in book-deal payments intended for his client, adult film actress Stormy Daniels. He had taken out a loan to pay back half the money after Daniels inquired…

Jun 3, 2022 12:41 PM CDT

Lawyer is suspended over false statements made to law firms

Citing disbarred lawyer’s ‘grudging acceptance of responsibility,’ judge bars readmission in federal court

Lawyer is disbarred after trying to run his law practice from jail

Judge removed from duty after alleged ‘Gov. MeMaw’ reference, courtroom profanity, sua sponte order

Lawyer gets suspension after posting secret nude photos of his then-wife

Lawyer with history of driving while naked gets indefinite suspension

Lawyer reprimanded after he used profanities while declaring himself best advocate in courtroom

Rudy Giuliani faces ethics charges in DC over failed election arguments

Law firm partners accused of ethics violations for ‘anti-competitive’ employment contracts

Former BigLaw partner is suspended for seeking double reimbursement for wine expense

Weekly Briefs: Michael Avenatti sentenced in money theft of Stormy Daniels; Reagan shooter released without restrictions

‘Are you serious, judge?’ Twice-asked question leads to lawyer’s public censure

Texas AG Paxton faces state ethics petition for alleged ‘dishonest’ statements in election litigation

New Arizona law will require state bar to pay attorney fees in lost legal discipline cases

Texas state prosecutor faces ethics complaint over election suit; AG Paxton says he’s next

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