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 …
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 …