lawyer discipline

Mar 20, 2026

Commentary: DOJ plan undermines state bar discipline authority

DOJ proposal would let the attorney general review misconduct claims against government lawyers, raising concerns over state bar authority and ethics enforcement.

Jan 27, 2026

Quandaries & Quagmires: Public discipline and the unlawful marketing fee

Rule 5.6(a)’s main policy purpose is to allow clients choice of counsel without migrating counsel being unduly economically disincentivized to continue representation at a new firm.

Oct 21, 2025

Quandaries & Quagmires: Risky business: Professional liability claims

New ABA and insurer studies reveal rising malpractice risks in trusts, real estate, and transactional law, with key insights for managing liability.

Jul 29, 2025

Suspended lawyer suspended again for practicing law

Larry Laver, already suspended for misconduct, was sanctioned again by the Supreme Court for practicing law while suspended. Court split on penalty length.

Jul 7, 2025

2024 saw more lawyer complaints, discipline

The Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility reports attorney complaints rose in 2024, including five disbarments.

Jun 6, 2025

Tax court flags AI-generated brief with fake citations in Wright County

A Minnesota tax court found Wright County submitted a brief with fake AI-generated case citations, violating Rule 11. The matter is now under ethics review.