Ignoring the ODC Won’t Save You—It Might Sink You
In the recent disciplinary matter In re: Sonnier, 395 So. 3d 850 (La. 10/25/24), the Louisiana Supreme Court highlighted an important clarification regarding Rule 8.1(c) of the Louisiana Rules of …
When Slow Justice Softens the Blow
Delays in Disciplinary Proceedings as a Mitigating Factor in Attorney Discipline The Louisiana Supreme Court’s recent decision in In re: Magee, 23-0364 (La. 1/19/24), underscores the impact of delays in …
The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Take on Rule 8.4(d): Intent vs. Impact
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, …
Unlawyerly Behavior: The 2024 Most Notable Lawyer Discipline Cases in Louisiana
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 …
Top 10 Legal Ethics Developments of 2024: A Year in Review
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the most significant developments in legal ethics that shaped the profession this year. These changes highlight the …
The New Frontier of Legal Marketing: Search Engine Keywords
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 …
Pringle Pooping Lawyer Reinstated to Practice of Law
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 …
Pennsylvania Lawyer Askes SCOTUS to Consider Attorney Bias Rule
On January 31, 2024, Zachary Greenberg, a Pennsylvania lawyer, asked the United States Supreme Court to hear his case challenging a rule prohibiting lawyers from knowingly engaging “in conduct constituting …
Law Firm Prohibited From Charging Departing Lawyer A Per-Client Fee For Continued Representation of Clients
On January 16, 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court held that Colorado Rule of Professional Conduct 5.6(a) prohibits agreements which require a lawyer departing from a firm to pay the firm …
Can I Quit?
No, not yet. The future of Louisiana’s mandatory bar association is uncertain. This is because the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that the Louisiana State Bar …