The ABA’s Formal Opinion 517, issued July 9, 2025, draws a clear line in the sand: if a lawyer uses a peremptory strike based on race, gender, or another protected characteristic—and …
The Louisiana Supreme Court is considering a significant change that could affect attorneys aged 65 and older who remain in full-time active practice. Here’s what you need to know: The …
The Louisiana Supreme Court has amended Rule XIX, effective July 1, 2025, implementing fee increases and procedural changes to the state’s lawyer disciplinary system. The amendments modify cost structures across …
Running a law practice isn’t just about winning cases—it’s also about protecting your professional reputation. Ethical missteps or poor risk management can quickly snowball into malpractice claims, disciplinary complaints, or …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of June 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court LADB Hearing Committees.
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of May 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Discipline …
When Louisiana voters approved Constitutional Amendment No. 1 in December 2024 (Act No. 405, 2024 Reg. Sess.), they authorized two key changes to the state’s judicial oversight system: While some …
In Formal Opinion 516, the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility tackles a common but tricky question: When can a lawyer voluntarily withdraw from representing a client without …
A recent federal court order out of Michigan is drawing attention in legal ethics circles for its unusual focus: a law firm’s use of a cartoon dragon logo in court …
On April 17, 2025, the Colorado Judicial Ethics Advisory Board published an advisory opinion opining that a judge may not drive a vehicle displaying his wife’s law firm logo, nor …
