#ethics-in-law

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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Lawyers Should Not Weaponize The Concept Of Professional Courtesy - Above the Law

Professional courtesy should not pressure lawyers to waive substantive rights; it’s crucial to maintain integrity in legal matters while also collaborating in existing procedures.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Navigating The Fine Line: Redefining Legal Advice In The Age Of Tech With Erin Levine And Quinten Steenhuis - Above the Law

Erin and Quinten agree that the definition of 'practicing law' is shifting fast, with traditional one-on-one lawyering no longer being the only model for legal service delivery.
Intellectual property law
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

Supreme Court Candidate 'Proud' He Once Successfully Cross-Examined... An 8-Year-Old - Above the Law

Brad Schimel's controversial remarks about cross-examining a child reflect a troubling perspective on justice and legal practices.
His comments have sparked outrage, raising ethical concerns about the treatment of children in the legal system.
fromemptywheel
5 months ago

Emil Bove Throwing Gold Bars Off the Titanic - emptywheel

Denise Cheung resigned as head of the DC US Attorney's Office Criminal Division after refusing to pursue unfounded criminal investigations.
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione and Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers are married

Karen Friedman-Agnifilo, previously the head of Manhattan's sex crimes unit, was compelled to recuse herself from several cases due to her husband's representation of accused suspects, indicating complex professional challenges in her transition to private practice.
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