Thousands of complaints are filed against Louisiana lawyers each year. Many are caused by simple mistakes and innocent misunderstandings about what the rules of conduct require. If you are like most lawyers, questions …
Police arrest hundreds of drivers every week for driving while intoxicated. Unfortunately, lawyers are occasionally among these arrestees. These lawyers often call me with lots of questions—usually on Monday mornings. …
Louisiana merchants typically must collect sales tax when selling tangible, physical products to a consumer. However, the state does not collect sales tax from all individuals who provide “services” (as …
On April 15, 2021, the Florida Supreme Court issued a per curiam opinion amending Florida’s CLE accreditation standards. See In re: Amendment to Rule Regulating the Florida Bar 6-10.3, No. …
Probably not, but the answer is uncertain. More than thirty-three jurisdictions in the United States permit some type of marijuana sale and use. See Map of Marijuana Legality by State (as of June …
On July 2, 2021, the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in companion cases out of Texas and Louisiana held that states cannot force lawyers to join a bar …
Many lawyers share office space with other lawyers. Sharing office space has many benefits. These benefits include lower costs, networking opportunities, and unique educational opportunities. Sharing office space, however, can …
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and advances in technology, more lawyers are working remotely than ever before. This development has given lawyers the flexibility to improve work-life balance. …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of June 2021. Louisiana Supreme Court Kevin Lovell James. …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of May 2021. Louisiana Supreme Court Vincent Wilkins, Jr. …
On April 15, 2021, the Maine Professional Ethics Committee issued an advisory opinion on whether a lawyer may pay “a non-expert witness for time spent testifying at a deposition or …
