September 2013 Discipline
The following Louisiana lawyers were the subject of disciplinary orders or recommendations made public during the month of September 2013. Louisiana Supreme Court Herman J. Mouton, Jr. The court denied (without …
Should I Display “Endorsements” for “Skills and Expertise” on My LinkedIn Profile Page?
I wouldn’t (and don’t). LinkedIn allows users to display endorsements for “Skills & Expertise” that have been noted by other LinkedIn subscribers. For example, my LinkedIn profile page allows me to …
A Judge’s Kind Words About a Lawyer Can’t Be Quoted Out of Context
A New Jersey federal district court recently refused to strike down a state advertising rule prohibiting a lawyer from selectively quoting a judge’s laudatory comments about a lawyer. In Dwyer …
Yelp Sues Lawyer for Posting Fake On-Line Reviews
Rule 7.2 contains the most fundamental principle governing lawyer advertising: a lawyer may not make a “false or misleading” statement about the lawyer’s services. A California lawyer is facing a …
Why You Should Cool Down Before Responding to That Internet Post
An Illinois lawyer was disciplined last month for improperly disclosing confidential information in responding to an unfavorable Avvo.com post by her client. See In re Tsamis, No. 6288664, Illinois Disciplinary Commission (Aug. 26, …
BP Deepwater Horizon Ethical Issues: A Televised Discussion
For a sometimes heated discussion of the legal (and moral) ethical issues presented by the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement, see the embedded video below, or click here: WLAE Discussion on …
Federal Prosecutorial Misconduct Leads to New Trial in NOPD Danziger Bridge Shooting Case
In an astonishing 129-page opinion, Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted a new trial to five former New Orleans …
What Every Lawyer Needs to Know About Avoiding Disciplinary Complaints
No lawyer wants to receive a complaint from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. What can you do to avoid a disciplinary complaint in the first place?
LSBA Codes Committee Recommends Rules Changes to House of Delgates
At its September 12, 2013 meeting, the LSBA Codes of Conduct Committee recommended various amendments to the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct. The amendments are largely ministerial, except for a …
LADB Imposes Public Reprimand for Lawyer’s Threat to “Kick Your Ass”
On September 6, 202, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board issued an interesting opinion in the matter of In re Felix Anthony Dejean, IV. The LADB imposed a public reprimand on the …