March 2025 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of January 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court LADB Hearing Committees.
Want to Improve Cash Flow? This Strategy Could Change Your Firm
Evergreen Retainers: The Billing Hack Every Lawyer Needs Evergreen retainers are a smart financial strategy that can help law firms maintain steady cash flow while reducing the risk of nonpayment. …
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 …
Ghostwriting for Pro Se Litigants: Legal Lifeline or Ethical Landmine?
Ghostwriting in the legal world isn’t about crafting the next bestselling novel—it’s when a lawyer drafts pleadings or motions for a self-represented litigant without putting their name on the documents. …
February 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
May Judges Teach at CLEs Even If Lawyers Pay to Attend?
May a judge take the stage at a bar association conference if attendees have to pay to get in? According to the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee’s opinion (2024-43), the answer …
January 2025 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders of Louisiana Attorney Discipline Board recommendations published during the month of January 2025. Louisiana Supreme Court Louisiana Attorney Discipline …
Navigating Ethical Challenges When Representing Organizations and Key Takeaways from ABA Formal Opinion 514
Practical Tips for Lawyers Representing Organizations: Insights from ABA Formal Opinion 514 When advising organizations, lawyers face the unique challenge of ensuring their advice is understood as intended for the …
The Biggest Ethical Risks for Louisiana Lawyers—and How to Stay Out of Trouble
Navigating Ethical Risks: Insights from 2024 Sanctions, Complaints, and Rule Violations As Louisiana’s lawyer discipline landscape continues to evolve, 2024 stands out as a year of critical lessons for legal …