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 …
12 Warning Signs Your Law Firm May Be Headed for Ethical Trouble
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 …
June 2025 Discipline
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.
May 2025 Discipline
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 …
Louisiana Judicial Discipline from Constitutional Amendment to Revised Rule XXIII
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 …
When Can You Walk Away? ABA Opinion Clarifies Rule 1.16(b)(1)
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 …
The Problem With Putting a Dragon in Your Pleadings
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 …
Colorado Ethics Panel: Judges Cannot Drive Vehicles Advertising Spouse’s Law Firm
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 …
April 2025 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of April 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court