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
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 …