A controversial constitutional amendment set for the December 7th ballot could fundamentally alter Louisiana’s system of judicial oversight, drawing sharp criticism from those who know the system best. See La. …
In a move that could reshape how law firms engage with legal tech vendors, the State Bar of Texas has proposed new ethical guidelines that would significantly limit revenue-sharing arrangements …
In an era where digital communication dominates professional relationships, Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has drawn a clear line in the sand: digital flirtation between attorneys and clients is now officially considered …
The short answer is no. The North Carolina State Bar recently tackled this issue and made it clear that settlement agreements can’t restrict lawyers from discussing information that’s already public …
Utah and Arizona have emerged as pioneers in modernizing legal service delivery and ownership structures. Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox, authorized by its Supreme Court in 2020, established a controlled environment for …
Legal marketing has gone digital, and law firms are getting creative with their online strategies. One increasingly common tactic: using competitors’ names in Google ads – a practice known as …
On September 23, 2024, the U.S. Judicial Conference’s Committee on Financial Disclosure issued an amended policy providing clarification on the extent to which gifts received at personal residences owned by …
Judicial oversight panels are increasingly investigating and prosecuting judges for improper social media use. Our blog previously covered the judicial misconduct charges filed against Nevada Judge Erika Ballou for engaging …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of October 2024. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Discipline …
In October of 2024, the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) published ethical guidelines for judges on the responsible use of social media. See Guidelines on the Use of Social Media by …
