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Legal Ethics Law360 provides breaking news and analysis on legal malpractice cases and attorney misconduct. Coverage includes criminal allegations, disciplinary actions, and recusals involving attorneys and judges, as well as legal rules and standards.
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Latest News in Legal Ethics
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April 03, 2026
Special Master Sought In Ex-Commanders Partner's BofA Suit
A Florida federal magistrate judge said Friday she will appoint a special master to review documents withheld by a former Washington Commanders minority owner in his dispute with Bank of America, after her own review revealed nonprivileged documents.
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April 03, 2026
Seton Hall Rips Ex-Prez's Bid To Arbitrate Whistleblower Row
Seton Hall University has blasted a move from its former president to arbitrate the claims in his now-dismissed whistleblower suit against the New Jersey school as "gamesmanship" after he had previously not sought out arbitration.
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April 03, 2026
Feds Fight Atty's Bond Request Amid $22M Tax Fraud Appeal
A North Carolina federal court should reject a lawyer's bid to remain free on bail while she appeals her conviction for helping perpetrate a $22 million tax fraud scheme because she didn't show that her appeal is likely to change her conviction, federal prosecutors said.
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April 02, 2026
Restaurateur, Eric Adams Pal Accused Of No-Fault Fraud Plot
A New York City restaurateur and known associate of former Mayor Eric Adams has been arrested and charged with operating an alleged scheme that defrauded auto insurance programs out of millions of dollars by submitting fraudulent medical claims and then laundering the proceeds, federal prosecutors in Manhattan announced.
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April 02, 2026
Walgreens Vendor Sanctioned Over Scripted Testimony
An Illinois federal judge has sanctioned Zeikos in its contract action against Walgreens, after the electronics maker's corporate representative testified from a prepared statement and made substantive changes via errata.
Areas of Coverage
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- Legal malpractice cases
- Misconduct claims against attorneys and judges
- Criminal charges against attorneys and judges
- Kickback, bribery, and corruption allegations involving attorneys and judges
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- ENFORCEMENT
- Recusals and disqualifications of attorneys and judges
- Sanctions imposed against attorneys, law firms, and judges
- Judicial impeachment proceedings
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