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, …
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 …
The modern-day lawyer utilizes technology in every aspect of their practice. Most lawyers communicate primarily—if not exclusively—with clients and opposing counsel through email. Microsoft Teams meetings and Zoom court appearances …
Zealous representation is often thought to be the defining characteristic of a successful lawyer.1 Moreover, a Louisiana lawyer often justifies the lawyer’s professional conduct by reference to the perceived obligation …
It is not out of the ordinary for someone to take their frustrations out via email.1 We have all been victims of the urge to type out a passive-aggressive message …
Lawyers boast about their success rates.1 You see it everywhere. From billboards to courthouse conversations, lawyers like to talk about their wins. Such self-congratulatory chatter may be irritating, but usually …
Moving to recuse a judge is a dangerous game. One of my law school professors likened it to hunting a lion—something that you better not do unless you’re sure that …
Yes, a Louisiana lawyer may record a phone call with a potential witness if at least one of the parties to call has given prior consent to the recording. First, …
An Arizona lawyer has consented to a two-month suspension from the practice of law for utilizing the chat feature of a virtual trial platform to coach his client during her …
I am a New Orleans law professor, lawyer, and card-carrying member of the Louisiana State Bar Association. For more than 30 years, I have enthusiastically volunteered hundreds of hours working …
