#legal-ethics

#legal-ethics

Jones, the (now former) federal bankruptcy judge, somehow didn't recuse himself from cases involving Freeman, the (now former) partner at Jackson Walker. As a result, Jones resigned and the Department of Justice sued Freeman's former firm to try to disgorge up to $23 million in fees it collected in the 33 cases overseen by Jones while he was involved with Freeman.

'Each citation, each argument, each procedural decision is a mark upon the clay, an indelible impression that may one day be studied, critiqued, or serve as a cautionary tale.'

Joseph Dunn, former executive director of the State Bar of California, should receive a brief suspension for misrepresentations regarding funding for a trip to Mongolia.

Eastman's conduct undermined democracy itself and warranted disbarment.

"It is shocking that any lawyer, particularly one serving as District Attorney, would act in 'bad faith' and destroy evidence relevant to an ongoing investigation."

Paul, Weiss became the first Biglaw firm to capitulate to Trump’s executive order, leading to significant talent loss and ongoing consequences.

"Judge Woods' behavior is highly inappropriate and unethical, and he creates a toxic work environment, particularly for attorneys who are women of color."

Girardi, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, was sentenced to seven years and three months in federal prison after being convicted of four counts of wire fraud.

Studstill's behavior violated the judge's order of sequestration and ethical duty to the court, yet 'a whole lot of oddities' make a difference in the case.

"President Trump dismisses court rulings against him as judicial overreach, and sometimes he's right. But what does it say when multiple judges across the political spectrum rule against him on similar sweeping grounds?"

"These citations were 'hallucinated' by ChatGPT in that they either do not exist and/or do not stand for the proposition for which they are cited."

The case highlights the delicate balance judges must maintain between authority and impropriety in wielding their power, especially when addressing juvenile defendants.

“Immunity is not a defense to the prosecution to be determined later by a jury or court; it is an absolute bar to the prosecution at the outset.”