The Louisiana Supreme Court’s decision in In re Trina Trinhthi Chu offers an important clarification of Rule 8.4(d) of the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct. See In re Trina Chu, …
In the world of law, where integrity and ethics are paramount, even the most trusted professionals can fall short of the high standards expected of them. In 2024, Louisiana witnessed …
In Randazzo v. Imbraguglio, 329 So. 3d 282 (La. 12/21/21), Justice Crichton issued a pointed concurrence addressing the use of discourteous language in a writ application filed with the Louisiana …
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 …
In December of 2023, the Ohio Supreme Court suspended criminal defense attorney, Jack Blakeslee, for one year, with six months of the suspension stayed, for misconduct reflecting on his well-being …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of January 2024. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Discipline …
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has filed formal charges against Judge Erika Ballou citing the judge’s postings on social media. See In the Matter of the Honorable Erika Ballou, …
On January 30, 2024, a three-judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit referred Lawyer Jae S. Lee to the court’s grievance panel for engaging …
Cupid’s arrow can strike us anywhere and at any time. If struck by one of Cupid’s arrows, it is believed that you will instantly fall in love with the person you are …
Lawyers panic upon receiving a bar complaint from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Am I going to lose my law license? How will public discipline impact my practice? Can I …
