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Latest News in Legal Ethics

  • June 18, 2026

    Feds Face Sanctions Over Robbery Case At Odds With Video

    An Illinois federal judge Thursday said she wants to hear from the U.S. attorney's office in Chicago as she considers sanctions in a now-dismissed case charging three people with trying to rob undercover ATF agents at gunpoint, after prosecutors discovered video evidence that was "inconsistent" with the criminal complaint.

  • June 18, 2026

    Tort Suit Marketing Co. Says It Must Keep Firm's $9M Payment

    A marketing company that specializes in advertising mass tort litigation lodged a suit against a lender in Texas state court Thursday, claiming the lender wrongfully demanded $6 million that came from a judgment finding that a law firm failed to make payments for a $42 million contract.

  • June 18, 2026

    Convicted Atty's Federal Bar Future Hinges On State Review

    A Connecticut federal judge said Thursday that he is "impressed" with the "growth" that a suspended attorney has shown in the months since his reinstatement hearing began, but he would not rule on readmitting him to the bar until a state-level committee makes its own recommendation.

  • June 18, 2026

    Another Defendant Claims Ill. AUSA Prejudiced Grand Jury

    Another defendant alleged Thursday that the same Chicago federal prosecutor linked to misconduct claims that ultimately tanked two recent criminal cases also made prejudicial remarks to the grand jury while seeking arson charges against him, improperly vouched for the strength of the government's case, and shared personal opinions about his guilt.

  • June 18, 2026

    FTC, Amazon Must Answer Attorney-Client Privilege Questions

    The Washington federal judge handling the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against Amazon asked both parties on Thursday to provide more information about how he should consider attorney-client privilege when reviewing documents to resolve discovery disputes in the case.

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