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The article offers an update on attorney discipline, including attorneys and licensed paralegal practitioners, in Utah, as of January 2021. Honorable Patrick W. Corum, Third Judicial District Court, entered an order of suspension, against Steven E. Rush, suspending his license to practice law. Honorable Amber M. Metter, Third Judicial District Court, entered an order of discipline against Don Carlos Stirling, placing him on probation. Cynthia M. Gordon was disbarred from the practice of law.

The article examines what work within the legal field can a suspended or disbarred lawyer can engage in without risking a contempt judgment, after the Supreme Court of Missouri suspended the lawyer's license and ordered him to comply in all aspects with Rule 5.27 . Topics discussed include requirements of Rule 5.27, and reports regarding the lawyer's activities received by the Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel (OCDC), shortly after the order of suspension.

The article presents an update on lawyers who had been disciplined by the Utah State Bar. Topics covered include the public reprimand against Rocky C. Crofts for his violation of the Rule 1.15(d) of the Rules of Professional Conduct, order entered by the Utah Supreme Court which accepts the resignation with discipline pending involving Philip J. Danielson for violations of various rules such as Rule 5.5(a) (Unauthorized Practice of Law) and the suspension of license of Paul E. Remy.

The article provides an overview of lawyer discipline rulings issued by the Indiana Supreme Court in 2017. Actions taken by court upon a finding of law misconduct are identified. The article also discussed the Per Curiam disbarment opinions of the court, violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct and trust account procedural rules in the Indiana Rules of Admission and Discipline and appealable prosecurotial misconduct during trial.

The article argues that lawyers who failed several bar examination before passing it are more likely to be disciplined for ethical violations including lack of diligence. Topics discussed include the primary causes of attorney discipline, ethical rules in client neglect and incompetence cases, evidence linking the failure of entrance examinations and subsequent discipline in other professions, the types of public discipline in Tennessee and permanency of disbarment in Tennessee.

The article focuses on disciplinary actions against the lawyers of Utah. It mentions the suspension of license of Michael R. Power to practice law for a period of eighteen months, public reprimand against Terry R. Spencer for violating Rules 1.4(a) (Communication) and 1.5(a) (Fees) of Utah Rules of Professional Conduct by Utah Supreme Court and disbarment of Jeremy D. Eveland from the practice of law for his violation of Rules 8.4(b) and 8.4(c) (Misconduct) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.

The article discusses the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure's Rule 63, a procedural rule that governs the disqualification of a judge who demonstrated a bias, prejudice or a conflict of interest from presiding over an action. The principles of the Utah Code of Judicial Conduct that govern all judges which served as the premise for Rule 63 are discussed. It cites several cases to illustrate the procedural rule.

The article focuses on the disciplinary process for litigation attorneys under the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Act of 2006. Topics include the authority of the Standards Committee, the review process used by complaint review officers, and name suppression in disciplinary cases. Information is provided on the tribunal proceedings of the Disciplinary Tribunal.

The article focuses on Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 9, which governs disciplinary complaints against practicing attorneys in the state. Topics include the review of attorney complaints by a disciplinary counsel, how attorneys can respond to complaints, and the dismissal of complaints by the disciplinary counsel.

The article offers information on judicial changes introduced by the Georgia Supreme Court and the Georgia Court of Appeals in laws related to lawyer-discipline and lawyer's licensure process in Georgia. It reports that the State Bar of Georgia Formal Advisory Opinion Board took actions for defending the responsibilities of the lawyers. It reports that the court has disbarred lawyers for misconduct of law practice in the state.

The article discusses several disciplinary actions taken against lawyers of Georgia. It discusses the surrendering of license of Stephen Vincent Fitzgerald Jr. based on real estate closing and disbarring of attorney Geoffrey Allan Evans due to his failing to file a Notice of Rejection. It further discusses the suspension of attorney Nikki Giovanni Bonner from law practice for a period of six months. It also states that lawyers failing to file response with investigative panel will be suspended.

The article focuses on the legal ethics surrounding attorney-client sexual relationships. Information is provided on how intimate relationships violate the code of professional conduct standards for attorneys in the U.S. and can provide the basis for appellate review in criminal cases. It is noted that attorneys who engage in such relationships can face sanctions, disciplinary action, and disbarment.

The article focuses on issues regarding the disbarment of impaired lawyers in Minnesota. It examines how lawyer impairment is addressed in the state's disciplinary procedure as well as the hindrance in achieving just and right decisions in cases involving impairment. It discusses the compatibility of compassion and rehabilitation with the aims of lawyer discipline.

The article discusses the blocking of William John Gordon Martin, a Canadian Communist, from becoming a lawyer (barrister and solicitor) by the Law Society of British Columbia. Topics discussed include the qualifications required for admission to the bar in British Columbia, including the Canadian Legal Profession Act, issues of character, and the barristers' and solicitors' oaths. Martin's appeal to the Supreme Court of British Columbia is also discussed, as is, in particular detail, his appeal in 1949 to the British Columbia Court of Appeal (BCCA).

The article looks at the emerging trends in the attorney disciplinary rulings of the North Dakota Supreme Court based on hearing panel recommendations from 2004 to 2007. It outlines the process of disciplining attorneys in the state. It discusses the twenty-one cases addressed by the court on incompetence, fraud, misappropriation, conflicts of interest, unreasonable fees, unauthorized practice, harassment and intimidation and sexual misconduct. It explores how the court imposes sanctions, reprimand and suspension on each violation.

Discusses the Model Rule 8.3 of the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct which requires an attorney to report misconduct of another lawyer in certain instances. Attempted theories of recovery; Tort of retaliatory discharge; Breach of an implied-in-law contractual term; Prosecution of attorneys for failing to report misconduct.

Focuses on disparities in disqualifying lawyers on the basis of ethical standard set by state and federal courts in the United States. Factors to consider in the disqualifications; Discussion on the American Bar Association Model Rules and Model Code; Implications of a uniform set of ethical rules for the implementation disciplinary standard.

This article will highlight the pertinent issues regarding multiple representation and conflicts of interest from the perspective of the corporate and securities bar. Among the subjects discussed will be individual lawyer and law firm disqualifications, the legitimacy of the "screening" device to avoid law firm vicarious disqualification, client conflicts in SEC administrative investigations and in negotiating settlements, and the propriety of corporate counsel serving as director. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the North Dakota Supreme Court case In re Disciplinary Action Against Feland, which was concerning disciplinary action against Cynthia M. Feland, a member of the bar of the State of North Dakota for violating North Dakota Rule of Professional Conduct. It describes Feland's arguments during the appeal which were eventually rejected by the Supreme Court and ordered suspension of Feland from legal practice.

The article reports on the Order of Disbarment issued by the Idaho Supreme Court against lawyer Noel J. Pitner on March 27, 2020. Topics include Pitner's violations under Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct, including failure to cooperate in disciplinary investigation and unreasonable fees, and the Disbarment Order issued by the Supreme Court of Washington against Pitner.

The article informs various cases lawyers discipline including disbarment of Terri Lynn Fahrenholtz, and Diane Lynn Kroupa; and suspension of William Keith Bulmer and Shawn Patrick Siders.