Louisiana Supreme Court Amends the Code of Judicial Conduct
The Louisiana Supreme Court has adopted a round of amendments to the Louisiana Code of Judicial Conduct, touching Canons 2, 3, 4, and 7. The changes took effect immediately upon …
New Jersey Makes it Explicit: Lawyers Can’t Sleep with Their Clients
Most of the country has an explicit rule prohibiting lawyers from having sex with their clients. Until this week, New Jersey didn’t — one of only ten states without one …
Louisiana Voters Say No to Raising the Judicial Retirement Age
This weekend Louisiana voters rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to raise the mandatory retirement age for state court judges. Constitutional Amendment 5, which would have increased the age cap from …
ABA Amends Model Rule 1.14. Will Louisiana Follow?
At its February 2026 midyear meeting in San Antonio, the ABA House of Delegates adopted significant revisions to Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.14, the rule governing representation of clients …
No Clean Slate for Disciplined Lawyers
On October 23, 2025, the California Supreme Court rejected a State Bar proposal that would have granted lawyers a one-time, automatic expungement of their public disciplinary records after eight years with …
California Adopts Nation’s First Court Rule on Generative AI
On July 18, 2025, the Judicial Council of California unanimously adopted the first statewide framework in the nation governing the use of generative artificial intelligence within the judicial branch. The …
Proposed Change to MCLE Exemption for Attorneys 65+
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 …
Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rule XIX Disciplinary Fees and Procedures
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 …
FTC’s Final Rule on Consumer Reviews and Testimonials: What Lawyers Need to Know
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a sweeping new rule designed to combat deceptive practices in online reviews and testimonials. Lawyers and law firms should take special note, as …
Big Changes Ahead: Eastern District of Louisiana Proposes Tougher Lawyer Discipline Rules
Lawyers practicing in the Eastern District of Louisiana, take note—major changes to the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement are on the table, and they could have serious consequences for attorneys …